The Only friend: Chapter 2!

Hope you like it! Second part of my Gohan/Piccolo fic! I want at least 5 reviews PLEASE!!!!
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Still don't own dbz*sigh*...
Btw This :: means he is thinking!!! And this is the time between being back on earth and
the arrival of Freiza on earth.
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::Arg...I'm gonna hate this:: I knocked and almost at once the door flew open.
"HI PICCOLO!!!" Gohan grinned and stepped aside to let me in.
I was rather shocked. Sitting at the table were his mother, the Ox King, Krillin and Bulma.
There were hats and streamers and balloons but none of his...friends...no kids..no music no
clown. Nothing that you would find at a normal kids party.
Gohan was motioning me to sit. I took off my cape and turban and sat, trying to ignore the
death glare Chi Chi was giving me. I sighed. This was going to be a long day.

Every time I refused food they offered me Chi Chi glared at me, like it was my fault I was a
Namek and could only drink water. My sensitive hearing managed to pick up her mutterings
from the kitchen and from what I could hear she would prefer me dead. The others had
nothing to say to me. Even Krillin couldn't think of anything. He usually was able to talk to
me about fighting but with Chi Chi around I could see why he didn't. I sighed again.
:: This isn't how a party should be. How is this fun? Even for Gohan!:: I was snapped out of
my thoughts by all the lights suddenly going out, plunging us all into darkness. I was about
to ask what the hell was going on when I saw a light coming from the kitchen, moving slowly
towards us. I looked over at Gohan. He had an expression of delight on his young face as he
stared intently at the doorway. I smiled at him through the darkness. Then it emerged. What
Tein called a birthday cake. 7 Candles sat atop the multi layed chocolate cake. Fruit slices
covered the edge of the toy, surrounding the words:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GOHAN!

The cake was cut and dished out to everyone else. They ate the cake and chatted amicably. I
drank some more water. I would have liked to talk to Gohan but he seemed to be sitting as
far away form me as possible. This made me suspect he didn't choose the seating
arrangements. I was just beggining to think of how much training I could have gotten done
when Bulma jumped up. "Okay! That's it! I can't take it any longer! It's time for you to open
your presents!"she practically shouted.

::Presents? What presents? I didn't know...:: I felt like kicking myself. Hard. I watched
quietly while he got gifts from the others. Books...books...and more books. But while Chi
Chi's back was turned Bulma slipped him some chocolates and sweets, Krillin gave a new gi
and his grandfather gave him a ball to kick. They were all stored in capsules and Gohan
slipped them into his pocket with a thankful grin. Then they all turned to me. Now I have
learned to hide my feelings on the outside but inside I was squirming with guilt and it was
highly uncomfortable.
" I know you didn't know Mr Piccolo." Gohan piped up. "It's no big deal." The kids grin
didn't fade one bit.
I gave him a small smile but the nagging guilt was still there at the back of my mind.
The "party" broke up then. Soon only Gohan and I were left, sitting outside. I decided to ask
the question that had been loitering in my brain ever since I arrived.
"Gohan?"
"Yes Mr Piccolo?"
"Why couldn't any of your friends come today?"
The kids face fell. He looked so sad and lonely.
"I have no friends." he answered softly and looked away.
"Why?" I tried to hide my curiosity.
" 'Cause every kid I meet thinks I'm a wimp and a nerd." a frown crossed his you face.
"Well don't listen to them. You're brave and a fighter. And you are the smartest person I
know."
Gohan gave a weak smile "Thank you Mr Piccolo. The only friend I need is you." Then he
jumped up and ran to his house. At the door he paused and gave a little wave before ducking
inside and closing the door behind him.
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Apritz
Saiyajin Warrior, First class, Planet Neo Vegeta