Chapter 2

It had been several months since Gohan's father had died, but unfortunately things had only gotten worse. About a month before a new foe attacked a city. So far these android had killed all of Gohan's friends and companions. Every one that had gone up against them had perished by their hand. Krillen, Piccolo, all that had been close to his father. The only one that was still alive was Vegeta and he was getting worn thin.

Gohan now hid in a special underground bunker at Capsule Corp, along with his mother, Bulma, and Trunks; Vegeta and Bulma's son.

Vegeta was suiting up for another fight with the androids; he turned to Gohan. "Brat come with me!" he yelled. Gohan swallowed and followed the Saiyan prince. They exited the underground bunker and went to the exit of Capsule Corp.

"You may be low class Kakarot's son but next to my son you're all that's left of the saiyan race" said Vegeta. Gohan gave Vegeta dirty look at his comment about his father being low class. "I fear that I will not return from this battle; and with no dragon balls to wish anyone that might defeat the androids back. The task will be left to you" Vegeta turned and put his hand on Gohan's shoulder.

"Gohan when my son is old enough train him as you were trained by the namekian. Don't let his mother baby him too much, or he won't be worth crap as a fighter. Please take care of them" with that Vegeta flew off leaving Gohan standing there in shock.


Gohan went back into the bunker with the women he knew he was no match for the androids but he would do his best to protect his mother, Bulma and the baby. Why would Vegeta think he could train Trunks, even if he waited until he was older? Chi-Chi put her arms around Gohan.

As Bulma cradled Trunks; "Don't you worry Gohan, Vegeta will kick those androids tail you'll see" said Bulma. Gohan knew she was just trying to reassure herself that the man she loved was going to return.

After three days in the bunker with no sign of Vegeta, Bulma stayed in her room and cried. Gohan helped his mother take care of Trunks. It was kind of nice the baby was cute and really strong for his age. Gohan watched his mother smile as she took care of Trunks.

"I miss the baby days sometimes she said after she got Trunks fed and asleep" she sighed. "Gohan I'm gonna go check on Bulma; I think she's a little discouraged that Vegeta hasn't returned" Chi-Chi said as she made up a plate of food for her friend.

Gohan looked at his mother, "Mom… Vegeta… didn't expect to return" he said. Chi-Chi swallowed hard and closed her eyes "I know Gohan I don't think he'll be coming back either" she said as she went towards Bulma's room.

Gohan sighed himself and looked back at Trunks. "Trunks… I don't know how I'm going to do it but I'll train you the best way I know how; and I watch after you and your mother to make sure you stay safe. I promise…"


It took almost a month for Bulma to finally admit that Vegeta wasn't coming back this time. Gohan decided that he should venture out, but to keep the androids off his back he would go on foot.

He told his mother and Bulma that he was going to go out to see if he could find any sign of what might have happened to Vegeta. And that they should stay in the bunker till he returned. Chi-Chi hated the idea at first but he promised that he would take precautions not to be caught; and Bulma gave him a communicator that she made in order to stay in contact with them at all times.

With some meager supplies in a pack on his back Gohan ventured out into the unknown. Using an old saiyan scouter, he looked for any signs that there might be someone alive out there.

The city was like a war zone, with falling building and bodies everywhere. Gohan couldn't help but feel useless; all these people and he couldn't help anyone. Finally he found it he remembered where Vegeta had said that he would meet up against the androids again.

When he got there, all that was left was a crater in the ground. Gohan swallowed hard he couldn't find anything, but some bits of tattered clothing.

He stood there in shock he almost felt like crying again. Even though Vegeta had been very evil at one time, and was a self centered pain in the ass he still loved Bulma and his son.

Even though he would never admit such a weakness in his mind; Gohan sighed and gathered the bits of bloodied blue material and put in his pack. It was all that was left but at least Bulma would have something to bury that might give her some closure.

They had supplies but Gohan decided that he would gather some things he knew the Bunker didn't have. He came across a deteriorating store, and started to sift through the rubble. There wasn't much that hadn't been scavenged already but he figured it was worth a shot. That's when he heard a scream, a girl's scream.


Gohan went running in the direction the scream came from. What he found surprised him. A young girl was fighting a couple of thugs, and before Gohan got to them the guys were on the ground in a fetal position.

"Wow that was impressive" said Gohan as the girl dusted off her hands. She turned and looked at Gohan "Gohan is that you?" she said with a surprised look on her face.

Gohan was equally surprised "Videl wow you totally kicked those jerks butts" he said while rubbing the back of his head in a very Son like manner.

Videl smiled and put up the victory sign "Well my dad was a martial artist Gohan you know that; why wouldn't he train his daughter" she said with a smirk. Gohan swallowed "I didn't mean it like that Videl" he said worried he had made her angry. If it had been his mother and he had made a comment like that she would have gone after him with a frying pan.

"Eh whatever it's great to see again Gohan" she said as she got a down hearted look on her face as quickly as she had smiled. "Man things sure have been tough in the past few months. First our dads and now these crazy androids; I've been trying to help as much as I can but it so hard" she said with a sigh.

Gohan shook his head in understanding "Hey well at least you're out here trying to make a difference I'm just a coward that's been hiding in a bunker" said Gohan looking down at the ground shamefully.

"Gohan…" Videl walked up to him and put her hand on his shoulder; "You're not a coward for trying to survive it's all we can do it's not like we have super powers or something" she said with a slight smile.

Gohan didn't feel any better with that comment but Videl didn't have a clue about him and his 'super powers'.

He took her hand, "Come on back with me you'll be safe where I'm staying" he said. Videl shook her head "I can't I've been helping my friends from school who have lost their families. I promised I would protect them I'm sorry Gohan" she said as she pulled her hand out of his.

Gohan looked sad for a moment but understood why she was doing it. "It's okay I understand… Videl… take care of yourself" he said with a sigh.

She nodded, "Yeah I will I hope I get to see you again sometime Gohan" she said with a gentle smile; then she was gone again.

Gohan sighed and made his way back to Capsule Corp. What was it about Videl that whenever he saw her she made him feel happy and sad all at the same time.

He put the code into the lock on the bunker door and went inside. Bulma met him at the entrance, he looked at her solemnly "I'm sorry Bulma…" he pulled the tattered piece of material out of his pack and handed it to her.

"This was all I found I'm sure it's part of Vegeta's clothes" Bulma took the tattered cloth in her hand clutched it to her chest.

That evening they all had a funeral for Vegeta…