A/N: This is my first dbz story, so please be nice. I suppose it takes place after the Buu
saga. Goku is living peacefully on Earth with his family and Gohan is becoming
pretty good friends with Videl. Goten is still seven years old. I never actually
watched the end of Buu saga, so if the time placement is inappropriate, please let
me know.
Disclaimer: Dragonball Z and its characters are not my property and I am making no
money off this fic, blah blah blah…
An Unexpected Sight
"Hey ChiChi," said Goku, taking off. "I am going off for a while to visit some old buddies. I'll see ya later!"
"Oh, I'm just so glad everything's back to normal again. Now my Gohan can finally focus on being a scholar and Goten will have a father figure," ChiChi said to herself as Goten walked into the kitchen, groggily rubbing the sleepiness from his eyes.
"Mom," he asked, "where is everyone off to at this early hour?"
"Honey," ChiChi replied, "you know that Gohan is off to school already, and your father is off on some personal business."
"But mom," Goten protested lightly, "it's not fair that everyone leaves me behind all the time!"
"Calm down, Goten, and eat your breakfast. Perhaps you'll catch your dad tomorrow, if you're lucky." ChiChi responded.
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"It's such a nice day out today!" Goku said with a stretch and lied down on the grass. He had landed on an open field in the middle of nowhere, just beside a wooded area. "I'm sure glad to be back on Earth and alive again. I missed just relaxing and not having to worry about anything."
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The dismissal bell for school had just rang, and Gohan and Videl are flying off towards Gohan's house. In the past month, ChiChi had taken a liking in Videl and had invited her over for dinner.
"So," Gohan started, "have you chosen a partner for that biology project yet?"
"Well no," Videl replied with a blush. "I was actually wondering if you'd like to work with me." Gohan's face lit up immediately like a candle.
"Sure!" he chirped. "We can start today." Inside he was thinking 'this is too good to be true!' Suddenly he sensed something very unusual. "Hey Videl, I just sensed a power level rapidly dropping. Let's go check it out."
It really is unusual, Gohan thought. He sensed an extraordinary power level that only a Z fighter can possibly possess. But none of his friends live way out here, and he is still quite a ways from home! In fact, all he can see below him are trees, trees, and more trees. And a tiny green patch which appeared to be open grassland. If he is not mistaken, that is where he sensed the power level, which has drastically dropped to being almost non-existent.
"This way," Gohan directed, and descended in haste towards the wooded area, with Videl close on his heels. As Videl scanned the area carefully with her eyes, she saw something that made her breath got caught in her throat.
"Gohan," she managed to squeak out, "look." With that she feebly pointed towards the figure she saw. No, her weak stomach was not prepared to see such a disgusting sight. It sure would be nice to just get out of there and wipe the image from her head, which is now stuck in her memory like a screwed-in picture frame. She forced herself to look again and suddenly recognized the figure's face.
Gohan turned towards the direction which Videl is pointing at. His mouth formed a silent gasp and he stopped breathing completely, blood running cold in his veins. His eyes are glued to the figure. He can't force his eyes away no matter how hard he tried. The sight had hit him like a powerful blow to the stomach, and more. Finally, he whispered, "Dad?", with uncertainty and fear heard conspicuously in his voice.
Gohan took a few cautious steps towards his father. His dad's orange clothes were torn and shredded and his entire self is drenched in blood. His own blood, considering his body is covered with visible cuts and gashes. Goku's eyes are tightly shut and his face had an agonizing expression. His body shook with each shallow, shaky breath. What happened to him? Gohan wondered, trembling. No one on Earth is strong enough to beat his dad within an inch of life. No one is…
A/N: How was that? This is my first dbz fanfic, so please review. I can really use the
encouragement and criticism. Review!!!
Thanks for reading,
Angelfish ^-^