Hero's Spirit
It's been 7 years since the world was rescued from the evil known as Cell. The ones who made that possible: Goku and his son Gohan. Sadly, Goku was lost in a series of unfortunate events. Gohan however, went on to continue life growing into a fine young man who's about to start high school.
Similarly, it's been 3 years since the world was saved by the threat of a demon invasion by former Spirit Detective, Yusuke Urameshi. Yusuke had faced countless trials and battles during his employment in Spirit World all in the name of keeping the peace. Yusuke's journey has yet to end as the old hero will be called to action yet again to face a threat the likes of which the world has never seen before.
Chapter 1
Gohan was flying above on the way to Satan City on his father's golden cloud, the Flying Nimbus, eager for his first day of high school. Gohan looked down as he prepared to jump off. "Well, I guess this is Satan City," he thought out loud. Without another word, Gohan leaped off of Nimbus and waved the cloud off. "Thanks for the lift Nimbus! I'll see you after class!" Landing right on the outskirts of town, Gohan took one glance at the city's 'welcome' sign. 'I still can't believe the whole world believes Hercule's the one who beat Cell. Oh well, it's probably for the best.' Gohan proceeded to run off towards Orange Star High.
(Meanwhile)
Across town, a similar scene was unfolding. Similar, because it involved a 17 year old boy. However, instead of being excited for school and rushing there, this boy was casually strolling to his destination. "Uhhhn, I don't believe this. Didn't I technically flunk out of middle school?" He said to himself. 'Yusuke Urameshi, age 17. After fighting to become king of the demon world, Yusuke returns to the human world only to be shoved back into school. As for how he managed to get out of middle school and skip straight to high school after being gone for two years is still beyond him.' Yusuke recalled his trials in demon world with fighting Raizen, Yomi, and his big return to his friends on the beach. Looking at his watch, Yusuke decided to pick up the pace and start running. 'Well, if I've gotta go to school, I might as well just show up to introduce myself. And it's not as if Keiko can find out if I go to my classes or not since she's in a different school now.' Yusuke thought a little longer about that minor advantage until he ran across a scene involving the police, and a lot of guns.
(With Gohan)
Gohan was still running to his new school after a glance at his watch prompted him to speed up. After zipping down a couple of blocks, Gohan came across a shootout scene and unfortunately, the police were on the receiving end of a fierce onslaught of lead. Gohan sighed, "Oh man, another batch of crooks, what's up with this town?" He asked himself. "I guess if I transform, no one will recognize me." On that note, Gohan went Super Saiyan and proceeded to attack the crooks. Leaping in the air, Gohan dealt one gut a fierce kick to the chin and turned to deliver a hard sucker punch to the criminal in front of him.
"Who's that?" An old man said while observing the fight. Speaking of it, a third gunmen proceeded to unload his rifle on Gohan. Gohan just stood confidently and managed to catch every bullet fired at him. Just as Gohan was about to kick the guy's lights out, he fell forward and hit the ground hard, instantly losing consciousness. Gohan looked behind where the guy fell to see a bouy about his age in a green jacket.
"Heh heh," Yusuke smirked. "It's been way to long since I last got a chance to beat the crap outta lowlifes like you before school." Yusuke turned and looked at Gohan. "Well, I dunno who you are, but you're welcome." Yusuke joked. However, while both boys weren't looking, the few remaining criminals hopped into their getaway car and attempted to drive off and escape. Yusuke and Gohan finally noticed and, unbeknownst to each other, had a similar idea on how to stop them. Gohan held out his palm and shouted, secretly sending out a 'kiai' wave. Yusuke held up his right index finger and aimed at the car. Finally he called out, "Spirit Gun!" and fired his trademark attack. Both attacks hit the car, causing it to flip over and crash. The criminals spilled out of the vehicle just as it caught fire.
Yusuke and Gohan glanced at each other, both thinking the same thing. 'Who is this guy? And how is he that strong?' Yusuke turned his attention to the flaming car, as did many bystanders. Gohan took that moment to disappear. "Amazing!" exclaimed the old man from before. "Hey, where'd the blonde kid go?" he asked. Yusuke noticed that Gohan disappeared too. Turning around, he saw a kid dressed the same way as the 'blonde kid' except his hair and eyes were black. 'Okay, so that guy can apparently change his hair and eye color.' Yusuke thought. 'He can't fool me that easily. Especially since I can sense his energy. It's exactly the same now, only a bit weaker. It's time for some answers.' Yusuke started to approach Gohan, who was sweating, behind a street sign.
Gohan was starting to get nervous when he saw Yusuke walk up to him. 'This is not good. I was positive going Super Saiyan would keep me hidden, but this guy may be smarter than I thought. Gohan was jarred from his thoughts by a new voice shouting at him. This one however, was feminine. "Hey, you two!" Yusuke caught up with Gohan only to be yelled at by a girl with pigtails. "One of you talk, now. Tell me who did this." She demanded. The boys looked at each other, then back to her. "I dunno," Gohan said. "I guess I wasn't looking." She then turned her attention to Yusuke. "Do you have anything to say about this?" she asked. Yusuke chuckled and replied, with an innocent smile, "Well, it beats me. I was just on my way to school when stuff started exploding." he then looked at his watch. "And wouldn't you know, I'm late. Buy." Yusuke then proceeded to run off. "Hey wait!" The girl called out to him. She was so focused on Yusuke that she didn't notice Gohan quietly sneak away from her.
The girl in question took a look at the damaged street in front of her, then groaned in frustration. "I should've been the one to stop them." she said to herself. "Oh, hey Videl." It was the same old man who called the girl. "I was wonderin' when you'd show up." Videl strolled over to the guy and asked, "Excuse me, but, do you know what happened here?" The old man answered, "I sure do. That gold fighter and this other kid showed up and took out the criminals in a heartbeat." "A gold fighter?" "Yeah. The other guy was the same boy with the green jacket who just left." "What!?" Videl exclaimed. "Yeeup. Those two were nothing short of awe-inspiring. They flipped over that car just by yelling at it." The old man explained. "Actually, I assumed Golden Boy was a buddy of yours since he goes to your high-school." he said. "What?" "Yeah he had a badge on his shirt just like yours." Videl took a glance at her school badge. "I've never seen anyone like that at school. But if he is there, I will find him." she proclaimed. Turning back to the old man, she asked, "And you said the guy who helped the gold fighter out was the same boy with the green jacket and the gelled up hair who just left?" "Mmmhmm," the old man confirmed
(At Orange Star High)
Yusuke was sprinting to what was to be his new school. 'If all else fails, use school as an excuse to ditch a pushy girl.' he thought remembering back to the shootout earlier. Upon arriving, Yusuke ran into another boy. "Ow!" Yusuke yelled clutching his forehead. Why don't you watch where you're goin'?" Yusuke growled out. "Sorry, I didn't wanna be late on my first day." a voice replied. Yusuke turned to the guy and recognized him immediately. "Hey! I know you, you're that guy from the shootout this morning. Gohan's expression turned fearful. "You!?" Gohan said. The two boys looked at each other as an awkward silence followed.
"You're that guy from the bank robbery this morning," Yusuke realized. Gohan, nervously responded. "Yep. So you're a new student too, huh?" "No, I'm here applying for the janitor job," Yusuke replied sarcastically. "That was unnecessary," Gohan said. "Yeah, I guess. I just hate having to go to school. But on the plus side, nobody's forcing me anymore," Yusuke said. 'Take THAT Keiko!' Gohan chuckled uneasily. "Well, shouldn't we get going? We're gonna be late," he said. "Yeah, yeah, I'm goin'. Oh, by the way, I'm Yusuke." he introduced himself. "My name's Gohan." The two boys proceeded to enter the school. While on the way to class, Yusuke started thinking, 'I know for a fact that he's that golden boy I fought with, but I need to be sure. Oh well, I'll worry about that after school.' Gohan was having thoughts retaining the opposite. 'I hope this Yusuke kid doesn't recognize my Super Saiyan form.'
(Inside the classroom)
Videl was already in her homeroom class waiting for it to officially begin. She decided to try and get some info on the mysterious fighters. Turning to a muscular boy with blonde hair, she said. "Sharpener, don't tell me you're the Golden Fighter." The boy in question smirked. "What're you kidding? I don't have time to play superhero. All my spare time goes to the gym." A girl, also with blonde hair, intervened. "Videl, what if these guys are stronger than your old man," she said. "Impossible. We all know Mr. Satan could pown anybody." Sharpener added.
"Okay, people quiet down." The teacher called to his class. "Today, we have two new students joining us. One of them scored perfectly on the entrance exam. The other…just barely made it. You boys can come in now. The first to enter was Yusuke, who had his hands in his pockets(as usual). Gohan followed shortly after.
From the seats, the other students had varying opinions on the two. Erasa immediately came to the same conclusion with both of them. "Wow, their both cute." Videl stared at the two for a moment and realized she'd seen them both before. "Hey, I know those guys," she said to no one in particular. "You do? How?" Sharpener asked. "They were bystanders at the bank robbery this morning," she said, her eyes narrowing.
"Well people, my name's Yusuke. Yusuke Urameshi," he introduced himself. "I'm, Gohan." The teacher then said to the two, "Okay boys, pick any seat you like." They were both greeted to a nicely-built blonde girl signaling them to two seats near her. Specifically, one next to her, and one just above. Surely enough, Yusuke and Gohan went to the seats with Gohan taking the one next to her.
"Hi new guys, I'm Erasa." she introduced. "Hello," Gohan greeted. Yusuke took a glance at her, then around the room. "Well, so far this is better than my old school," he commented. "Well, glad to see you like it here," Erasa replied. "This special girl next to me is Videl. And what's more, she's the daughter of ," Erasa added. "Hercule Satan?" Gohan said. Yusuke was confused. "Uhhh, mister who?" as soon as Yusuke said that, all eyes were on him. "What? What'd I say?" Erasa got right into Yusuke's face. "Are you serious? You really don't know who Mr. Satan is!?" Yusuke lightly shoved her away. "If I did, would I ask?" Yusuke spat out.
"Dude," Sharpener interjected "Where the hell've you been the last 7 years?" He's only the man who saved the world from Cell." "Cells?" Yusuke asked. "You mean the stuff plants and animals are made of?" Yusuke asked with a straight face. "Don't play dumb man! Cell was this evil dude who threatened to destroy the world." Yusuke took a moment to let that sink in. "Oh yeah, I think I remember something like that about something like that but, then again, I was only 10 seven years ago." he replied with a chuckle 'Oh gimme a break, I've saved the world at least two or three times over' he mentally added.
"You two!" Videl interjected. "You both were at the bank robbery this morning." she said sharply. "Yep." Gohan said. "Yeah? So?" Yusuke said. "No way!" Erasa chimed in. Did you two see the Gold Fighter?" she asked. "Who?" Gohan asked. "This mysterious boy with gold hair and super powers. They say he goes to our school." Erasa explained. Yusuke gave a cocky smirk. "Saw him? Puh-leeze, I saved him from getting filled full of lead." Yusuke said with grin.
"So the old man was telling the truth, you're the one interfering in my business!" Videl almost yelled. The teacher heard her. "You four up there! Quiet!" he called. The four teens resumed their conversation, but in whispers. "Geeze, what's your problem?" Yusuke asked. Videl just gave a rude 'Hmph!' and turned away.
"What's up with her?" Gohan asked Erasa. "Beats me. She's been kinda sour ever since the Gold Fighter showed up. "And Yusuke, you actually fought with him? You must be really strong." she said. "Hmph. I'd love to see how strong he is," Sharpener said with a hint of sarcasm. "Heh, if your not busy after school, I'll be glad to show you." Yusuke challenged. "As much as I wanna see, I've got a club after school" Sharpener said.
While the other four were still talking, Videl started to try and piece things together. 'Yusuke said he fought along side the Gold Fighter, so he's got to know SOMETHING about him, unless he's lying. And thinking back to what the Gold Fighter was said to be wearing, Gohan fit's the description, but that can't be. His hair's not even right. But those fighters at the cell games turned their hair golded, though dad said it was a cheap trick. I don't know what you boys are hiding, but I will find out,' she silently pledged.
Some time later, the class was playing baseball in P.E. However, Yusuke was nowhere to be found. Unbeknownst to them, he was chilling on the roof of the school going over events from earlier today. "Man, that Videl girl's even worse than Keiko when it comes to being pushy. What does she wanna know anyway? I helped stop a bank robbery, that's a good thing right?…Right? Still, I can understand why she want's to know about blondie." Yusuke started pacing back and forth while continuing his rant. "I know damn well that this 'Gold Guy' everyone's talking about is Gohan. Question is, how?" Yusuke stopped to think for a moment. "Ahh screw it. I'll worry about it after I surprise Keiko today. Bet she won't expect to see me willingly go to school. Frankly neither did I, but with a cast of characters like this, hmm, maybe I'll stop skipping classes." he went back to laying down. "But not today. I still can't stand gym.
Back on the baseball field, the teams had just finished being set, and Videl was set to pitch with Sharpener at bat. "I hope your ready for a strike." she said as she wound up and threw the ball. Sharpener smirked and hit the ball in what would've surely been a home run…if not for Gohan. Sharpener had barely got to first base when Gohan leaped 10 ft in the air and caught his hit. He then proceeded to throw it to the home plate earning another out and leaving the catcher sitting in the dust.
Gohan finally landed. "Alright, I finally got the hang of this game." he said pleased with himself. Sadly, his enthusiasm was met with a bunch of shocked stares from the others. 'Uh oh, guess that was a bit much' Gohan thought as he proceeded back to the dugout.
Yusuke had noticed the last play from his vantage point on the roof. And even with the craziness he's been through during his adventures, he was shocked at what Gohan just demonstrated. "What…the hell!?" Yusuke got over the shock quickly. "Well, that clenches it, Gohan's our Gold Hero guy." he proclaimed to himself.
Gohan took his place at bat back on the field and Sharpener was pitcher. Needless to say, he was none too pleased with Gohan catching his flawless hit. "You think your hot stuff don't you? I'll teach you to catch my hit," Sharpener said under his breath. "I'll have you ducking for cover like a sissy!" Gohan had inwardly decided not to swing to avoid showing off any more of his strength.
Sharpener lobbed the baseball with all his strength aiming right for Gohan's face. Videl took notice and tried to warn him. "Gohan dodge it!" she yelled. The ball nailed Gohan right in the face and surprising everyone, he was completely unphased. "Gaaah! You idiot! Why didn't you duck like a sissy!?" Sharpener said with his eyes bugging out!" Gohan proceeded to walk to first base, not knowing he had raised more suspicion.
The school day finally ended and our quartet met together in the hall way. "Hey! Yusuke, Gohan!" Sharpener called out. Have you guys joined any clubs yet. "Uh no, I-"Gohan started. "He's got an EXTRA long drive home, so he's got no time to spend after school," Erasa interrupted. "Yup, she's right." "Well what's your excuse?" Sharpener asked Yusuke. "I gotta be somewhere after school…at least today." Yusuke said. "Hey, any of you guys wanna gimme a ride home?" Erasa asked. "Sorry, but my ride's a one seater." Gohan replied. "Me, I don't have a ride…yet. And if I did, I doubt my girlfriend would like that." Yusuke said.
"You have a girlfriend?" Sharpener asked with a raised eyebrow. "Yeah, she goes to an all girl's school in the next town over." he explained. "Well catch you guys later." Yusuke said while walking off. "I gotta get going too, bye!" Gohan said then ran off.
Gohan was walking through the city, not knowing he had a stalker in the form of Videl. "If Gohan lives so far away, why is he walking home?" she asked herself. She then proceeded to follow Gohan until he mysteriously vanished when he turned a corner. "What the…? Where'd he go?" Gohan managed to get to the top of a nearby building and sighed relieved that he managed to avoid her. Gohan could next be seen flying on Nimbus thinking of a way to throw off everyone's suspicion of him. "Maybe Bulma can help." he said. Gohan then headed off to Capsule Corp. in West City.
Back with Videl, she was rattling her brain trying to figure out how Gohan escaped. 'Dammit. How did he just…disappear like that? No, better question, how'd he know I was following him?" Videl was jarred from her thoughts by the sight of Yusuke sprinting through the city. "Why's he in such a hurry?" she said to herself. Curiosity(cough*nosiness*cough) got the better of her and she decided to follow him. After what seemed to be a number of miles, Yusuke stopped in front of another school. Videl hid herself in an alley nearby, and struggled to catch her breath. 'How…pant…the heck…pant…can he…pant run so fast and long!?' she thought. 'Why is he even…wait. This is an all girl's school. Wait, he was serious?'
Yusuke waited a moment by the school's front gate until he saw who he was looking for exit the building. When she finally crossed the gate, she was shocked to feel a pair of arms cross themselves just below her chest. "Haaaaaa!" "Eeeeek!" The girl in question swung her bag in her 'assailant's' face. "Ow! A bit over the line don't you think Keiko?" Yusuke said with a grin. Keiko looked Yusuke in the eye with a genuine look of surprise. "Yusuke!" she called out while hugging him. "Yusuke, what're you doing here?" she asked. "Just thought I'd drop by after my first day of school." Yusuke answered. Keiko started giggling. "What's so funny?" Yusuke asked with an annoyed look. "It sounded like you said you went to school." Keiko said still laughing. "Hahaha! Very funny." Yusuke replied. Keiko stopped laughing abruptly. "Wait you were serious?" "Keiko!" "Ahahahaha" Keiko started laughing again.
Videl was watching the scene from the alley way. 'How does a guy like Yusuke get a cute girl like her?' she thought. 'I…guess it doesn't matter. Still, this seems normal enough. Maybe I was overly suspicious of Yusuke. He could just be a decent fighter, but still he's got to know something about the Gold Fighter if they both stopped the robbery.' Videl thought. Whil preparing to leave, she carelessly kicked a can.
Yusuke heard something-aside from Keiko's laughter-and turned towards it's source. "Keiko, hush." he said sternly. Recognizing his 'serious' tone, she stopped laughing again and asked, "What's wrong Yusuke?" "Wait here." he ordered. He then sprinted to the alley full speed and yelled out, "Who the hell are you!?" "Ahhhhhh!" Videl screamed being caught completely off guard(and scared s**tless, but she'd never admit it). "What the-? Videl?" Yusuke said shocked.
Keiko caught up to Yusuke and saw Videl on the ground. "Yusuke…" she said with a threatening tone. "Who is this girl?" she asked. Yusuke sweated a little and answered. "Chill out, she's no one. Just a classmate of mine who needs to learn to mind her own business." Videl stood up and dusted herself off. "Why the hell were you spying on me?" Yusuke asked. "I was hoping you'd be able to tell me something about the Gold Fighter." she answered. A vein popped on Yusuke's forehead "Are you still going on about that? Damn lady, get a life." he said annoyed.
"Yusuke, what does she mean Gold Fighter?" Keiko asked. "Some quote unquote, superhero who I helped stop a bank robbery this morning." Yusuke answered. "Oh, I heard that rumor. I should've known you'd be involved somehow." Keiko walked over to Videl, and extended her hand. "Anyway, my name's Keiko Yukimura." Videl looked at Keiko for a sec before smiling and grabbing her hand. "Videl Satan." 'Satan, I know that name from somewhere…Oh!' "Aren't you the daughter of some famous martial artist?" Keiko asked. "What do you mean 'Some famous martial artist'? My dad saved the world from the monster Cell." Videl said. Yusuke and Keiko both sweat dropped. "Oh yeah, I remember now. I thought it was some kind of Sentai show." Keiko lied nervously. "Well, I can assure you, it was all real." Videl said with a cocky tone. "Anyway, sorry for…disturbing you two." Videl said. She then materialized her capsule jet. "Yusuke, I'll see you at school." she then took off.
The couple was left alone trying to realize what just happened. "I don't know what she says her father beat, but whatever it was can't have been worse than anything you've gone up against Yusuke." Keiko said. "Believe me when I say, it's times like this that make me wish my job as Spirit Detective wasn't a secret. But speaking of secrets, I'm not the only powerful bastard in Orange Star High." Yusuke replied. "What do you mean?" Keiko asked. "I'll tell you, after we get a bite to eat." Yusuke then grabbed Keiko by the arm and headed for his ramen stand.
End of Chapter
(A/N: I AM still alive, but with school, an after school job, and a bit of writer's block regarding my other stories, I've not a lot of update space, but they will continue…eventually.)
*In one of the Eizou Hakusho OVAs, Yusuke was the chef at a Ramen stand. And(You should know this) Keiko's parents own a restaurant.