AN: Hello Fan Fiction readers. This is my first story that I'll be writing, and as such, I would like any and all kinds of criticism.

Now onto some info for my story; This will be an AU. Gohan is nine years old. I am aware that he did age a year in the Time Chamber, but I'm not going to count that. Next bit, I really don't consider any of the movies Canon. Sure, "The Tree of Might" and "The History of Trunks" could count but the others are just too out of sync. The last bit of info, I grew up watching the English Dubbing, and as such, I will be using "energy" instead of "ki". It's just easier for me to do it that way.

Disclaimer: I don't own DB/DBZ/DBGT

Anyways onto the story

Chapter 1: Three Months

"Speech"

'Thought'

Flashback

Three months ago

It had been a few days since the Cell Games. Bulma had decided to throw Goku a goodbye party. Everyone, including Vegeta had gathered at Capsule Corp, to say their goodbyes to Goku. Of course Vegeta, being well Vegeta stated that he was only there to eat, but most could see that he was too hurt by Goku's decision to stay in the Other World.

As everyone had gathered at the table to begin the feast a radio broadcast began.

"Attention Citizens of the world, I am here with the World Champion and defeater of Cell; Miiisterrr Saaaataaaan". Screamed the radio host. "So champ, how does it feel to beat Cell?"

"Well, it really wasn't too much of a problem, you see. Due to the fact that Cell used nothing but tricks, just like those other fighters, Cell was just a weakling". Boasted Satan.

No more of the broadcast was heard because….

All of a sudden the glasses that both Vegeta, and Gohan were holding broke. Vegeta ready to go out there looked like he was ready to slowly kill the load-mouthed man; while Gohan looked hurt. The others in the room had a look much like Gohan has.

"I'll show him what a weakling is. We all risked our lives, so the people of this planet could live safely. Not only that but Kakarrot gone for good. I'm not going to say Kakarrot was a friend of mine, but at least he was ready to give his life up for the people of this planet." Screamed an irate Vegeta.

"Vegeta's right". Stated Krillin. "Goku was our friend. We just can't let that load mouthed, . talk about him like that." The others were quickly agreeing with the two of them, but they were stopped when Gohan let his voice be heard.

"Guys please". Pleaded Gohan. "As much as I would like to make him pay for what he is saying, I'm not sure going out there is such a good idea".

The group looked at him with confusion, waiting for him to continue.

When Gohan noticed this he went on. "I'm saying this due to the fact it seems as though Satan has the people on his side. If we went out there and tried to overturn his victory, it's possible that the people of Earth will come after us. Granted no-one on this planet besides the ones in this room could hurt anyone of us, it's a very good possibility that they'll come after our friends and families. I believe that we should just let him have the credit, and I'm sure one day he'll fall flat on his face". Stated the young hero.

Everyone looked at Gohan with a mix of awe, and understanding. After Gohan's speech, everyone in the room decided to let Satan take the credit for killing Cell. Soon the party was back on track and everyone was having a good time.

After a night filled with many laughs, and a few tears shed, many of the group had left for home. Only Gohan and Chi-Chi had yet to leave, as they were going to spend the night at CC. As Gohan was walking to a spare bedroom, Vegeta stopped him. "Gohan, I just wanted to say what you did a few days ago was what true warriors are made of, and as such, I hope you do decide to keep up your training. As it is what your father wanted you to do". Gohan didn't have time to respond as Vegeta had left him standing alone in the hall, probably hoping no-one else had seen or heard what he had told Gohan.

However there was one person looking on, and he had a huge goofy smile on his face. That man was Goku, and he had a feeling that his son and one time arch rival would be training together.

Present Time

It had been three months since the Cell Games. A majority of the world's population had readily agreed that it was Hercule Satan that had defeated the being known as Cell. While there were small groups of people that had believed otherwise. Either by seeing several of the fighters dubbed as "tricksters" and "frauds" firsthand or being related to them. As such, much of the debate still raged on to this day.

In the middle of the month of August; sitting at his desk, in his bedroom, nine year old Gohan was busying do Math work that some college students would find difficult. As he finished the last problem, Gohan noticed a good luck bracelet that was given to him by a girl that he saved, just days before the Cell Games. That girl's name is Lime. Noticing the bracelet, Gohan decided that today he would pay Lime and her Grandfather a visit. His only obstacle was his mother. So Gohan went and searched out his mother's energy signal. Finding his mother in the new baby room, Gohan decided to go ask his mother if he could go visit.

"Mom"? Gohan asked timidly.

"What is it Gohan?" Answered his mother.

"I was wondering if I could go visit a friend that I made while you had me shopping for groceries, just before the Cell Games?" Replies Gohan.

Chi-Chi looking at her soon to be oldest son, answered. "As long as you have finished your homework, then you may go. However, first you must clean up and promise me that you'll be back home by six for dinner". Placing a hand in front of Gohan as he was about to speak, stopping him. "Also, I know what you did down in that village. I am aware that a handful of people know what you can do, but just be careful. We don't need news reporters finding out where we live and start asking questions. Understand"?

Gohan quickly nodding his head, raced out of the baby room to go and get cleaned up. Fifteen minutes later Gohan was walking downstairs and saw his mother watching television. However it wasn't one of his mother's movies that she enjoyed every once in awhile. No. It was Mr. Satan talking his usual nonsense about the mystery fighters at the Cell Games.

"I tell you, if anyone believes that those mystery fighters were the ones to beat Cell, then I'm fine with it; it's their choice, however, why have they not come forward to claim their so call defeat of the monster Cell? I'll tell you why, because they are nothing but trick…"

That was all was heard of the broadcast. Due to the fact that an irritated Chi-Chi shut the television off.

Gohan sitting down next to his mother asked her a question. "Mom, are you ok?"

"Yes I am fine honey. Just upset that the people of this planet believe that an overrated martial artiest like him could defeat that monster Cell. I mean how can people not see that what you, your father and the rest of our group use are not tricks? Sometimes I wish that you would have taken the credit for defeating Cell."

"Mom," started Gohan. "The reason that I didn't want to take the credit, is because it would raise too many eyebrows. Like, how is it possible that a nine year old kid just defeated a monster that destroyed the World Army? Scientists would be rushing to get blood samples of, probably everyone. I am sure that mine and Vegeta's would come back looking very different from a normal humans. Then after that there would be a huge demand for finding out what we are. I don't want that, and I'm sure the others don't either".

After Gohan finished responding to his mother, he got up and gave his mother a hug and started to head for the door. Once outside Gohan jumped into the sky and headed towards Chazke Village. As Gohan was flying a thought popped into his mind. 'I hope Lime will recognize me. I know that I was in my Super Saiyan form when I went over there, so hopefully I won't have to power-up to show her that it is really me.'

As Gohan was getting close to Chazke Village he noticed a girl with red hair was looking up at an apple tree deciding what the best way to climb it would be. Taking a fairly good guess that this girl was Lime, Gohan landed a few feet away.

"You know." Started Gohan, causing the girl to whirl around, wondering who could have gotten behind her. "It usually isn't a good idea to attempt to get apples from a tree next to a river."

Anyways, there is the first chapter. Let me know what you think. Looking through my story, I am fairly certain I haven't missed any spelling errors. However, if I have, please let me know, and I will fix it.

Now for some ending author notes:

I know that Vegeta seems very out of character, however I feel like he would respond like that due to the fact that a "normal" human has just insulted the superior Saiyan race. Also, he witnessed his futures son's death, his arch rival has just died, and lastly he was the one responsible for the Earth's near destruction.

I went through a few different ways to end the chapter, but decided to go with this one.

Please read and review. Thanks