Thanks for all of the review for my last chapter! I thought I would respond to them.
SaiyaStyles – Thank you! I'm glad my story has potential. And who knows if Videl can do that? ;) That's her personality to go dashing into potentially dangerous situations. This definitely won't be the only strange occurrence coming up for Miss Videl to investigate.
TheLoyalMutation – Thank you so much! That means a lot!
Maximusrexmundi – Thank you! Sorry for the spelling errors I probably need to harass my husband to proofread before I post.
Engel2092 – Thank you very much! Yeah, Yamcha is a cop in my story!
Dyton – Yeah, this is the Yamcha from the series. But this is an alternate universe. In my story he is around the same age as Videl.
Erinunu – Thank you! I will definitely do more! The positive comments are motivating!
Blazingnyancat – Yep! Still a Demi-Saiyan. We finally get to see a little of Gohan's POV in this chapter.
Heseltine – Thank you! I'm glad you liked it! And yeah, in my story Yamcha is about the same age as Videl. I am now seeing the confusion this is now causing since he was a lot older than Gohan in the actual canon DBZ series. Whoops!
Lotus Star Bloom – Thank you! Pacing is one of those things that is really hard to tell if you're doing a good job on so I'm glad I'm not doing too bad! Thank you for your kind words!
I hope you all enjoy this chapter! Thank you very much for the kind words! I can be quite busy with work so it's very motivating to see that people are reading and reviewing.
Chapter 2: Intrigued
Night had fallen and Gohan could finally investigate the incident at West Hercule Satan Elementary School.
The incident had happened early yesterday morning, around 5:45 AM. Gohan was suddenly jolted awake by a Ki signature sharp and powerful. It was something he hadn't felt in a long time. He had tried to ignore it, but his curiosity and urge to protect the city had him wide-awake and unable to fall back asleep. He had wanted to investigate immediately but he couldn't pinpoint exactly where it had come from at the time, and he certainly didn't want to attract any attention by flying around. Many humans, especially at the school, would likely be getting up for work at that time. So Gohan had waited, and waited and waited, until finally, darkness had come and the students and teachers from the school had cleared out for the night.
He flew towards the school slowly, keeping low to the ground as to not attract any unwanted attention. The warm summer breeze felt good on his skin. He missed flying, working at Capsule Corporation kept him very busy. Not to mention, his mother and Bulma had been very insistent that he was careful to not show any humans his powers.
When he finally arrived he glanced around, trying to find any sign of damage. It didn't take him long, for the damage to the school's playground was quite extensive. He carefully lowered himself to the ground towards the destruction. Police caution tape surrounded the area and it was evident the students weren't allowed to disturb this area until it was determined to be safe. He bent over and ran his hands over the twisted and melted metal, as if doing so would unveil the mysteries of what had happened here. He sighed.
'Maybe I should have rushed here when the incident had initially occurred. I'm careful to a fault sometimes.'
His thoughts were interrupted by the sound of rapidly approaching footsteps. He quickly jumped into the air and hid out of sight, tucking himself carefully into the branches of a tree.
The person who approached wasn't anyone he was expecting to see… although, he wasn't exactly sure just who he was expecting. It was a young woman, around his age. She had delicate looking porcelain skin and bright blue eyes that he could make out even in the darkness. She had shoulder-length, well-groomed black hair and she wore a long dark-red dress. The dress had only one shoulder strap, the other side of the dress left her shoulder exposed and displayed the delicateness of her frame. To finish the outfit off she wore black high heels, which Gohan thought didn't look the least bit comfortable.
She reached into her purse and pulled out her cell phone, flipping on the flashlight and looking around. The woman wore a determined look on her face as she scanned the area.
'Could this be who the powerful Ki signature had come from?' He reached out to feel for her energy and was surprised to find that she was well above the average human. He was also surprised at how warm and pleasantly inviting her energy was.
The woman seemed to sense something, perhaps in response to his blatant investigation of her Ki and looked around. Gohan silently scolded himself for being so careless. After looking around for a while, and not seeing anything, the woman shrugged and returned to focusing on the playground. She ran her fingers across the playground equipment in the same way he had done.
Gohan descended from the tree and began to approach her. He was curious as to why she was here. It had become obvious in the way that she had been just as puzzled as he was about the damage that she hadn't been the one who caused it. Before he could say anything she whipped around, her bright blue eyes meeting his.
"Who are you?" The girl growled.
Gohan resisted the urge to flinch and instead peered back at her, wondering just what to do. He was about to speak when she started to reach for something under her dress… a gun perhaps? He didn't want to stick around to find out. Although a gun could cause no harm to him, he was more afraid of his powers showing. Gohan shot into the sky as quickly and as quietly as possible. The girl now pointed a gun into the space he had occupied before. He watched as she looked around herself frantically, and then he silently prayed she wouldn't look upwards. She didn't.
"This is Videl Satan! With Satan City PD! Come out with your hands up!" She shouted in a random direction.
'A cop? This girl's a cop?'
She certainly didn't look like a cop. What kind of cop dresses like that anyways? 'Maybe she's on some sort of undercover mission. In any case, this is way too dangerous of a place for her to be alone at night.'
He watched her closely as she holstered her gun, turning to leave suddenly. He could tell she was freaked out and he didn't blame her. She shouldn't be walking alone at night.
'Mom said I should always be a gentlemen and walk a lady home… however, in this situation I believe my presence would do more harm than good. I'll at least watch her until she gets to a safe place.' Gohan began to float after her, being as quiet as possible and keeping his Ki low. Even if the average human couldn't detect Ki, they could still get an eerie feeling of being watched.
"So? What did you think?"
"What did I think of what? The date?"
"No silly. About the damage at the playground."
Videl sighed. She had wanted to tell someone, anyone, about what had happened last night but she knew no one would believe her. She definitely wasn't in the mood to defend her sanity, especially to Erasa. "It was fine."
"What do you mean it was fine?" The blonde's voice said over the phone.
"I'm just as puzzled as you are. But it didn't seem dangerous anymore." Videl reached for the coffee from the car's cupholder and took a sip.
"What could have caused the playground to melt like that?"
In all honesty, Videl wasn't sure. She hadn't been able to sleep last night and tried doing some research. The playground was made of pure steel. The melting point of steel was around 2500°F, but most fires burned at around no more than 1800°F. At least any form of fire that a teenager could easily get ahold of. Not only that, but the heat would have had to be maintained for a long time. Videl's mind drifted to how easy it would be for a kid to obtain a flame-thro-
"Videl! Hello! Earth to Videl!"
"Oh sorry! What were you saying?" Videl said sheepishly.
"I said what could have caused the playground to melt like that?!"
Videl frowned. "I'm not really sure. I've been trying to figure that out myself. I'm going to see if I can get a crew out there today to take fingerprints, although it's highly doubtful we'll find anything. " She took another sip of coffee.
"Well, see if you can get someone out quick. We have parents demanding answers." Erasa sighed. "But anyways, I have to get back to my class. Lunch period is almost over. I'll talk to you later Vee."
"See you Erasa!" Videl pulled her phone away from her ear and pressed the button on the front to end the call.
"You know, most people consider talking on the phone when you're with someone rude."
Videl stuck her tongue out at her partner. "Oh please, we spend more time together than we do with our family and friends. You can live without talking to me for five minutes."
"Heh. Well you seem distracted even when talking to your friend. Everything okay?"
Videl swallowed. Was it that obvious? "Yeah, I'm fine. Just tired. I didn't sleep well last night."
"What did you do last night exactly? You didn't go to that playground while off duty did you?"
"Well…"
"Videl! You were off duty! And that's dangerous! You don't know who caused that. What if they were to come back? You were by yourself, with no backup and no radio to get backup!"
"Whoa whoa whoa. Calm down. I was fine. I can take care of myself. Besides, what is the worst that could have happened? You act like I could have been abducted by aliens or something… wait, you don't really believe in aliens do you?"
"No! That's not it at all. But you really are way too addicted to work. You need to hurry and get laid."
Videl coughed on the coffee she was sipping on. She shot him a glare. "Oh yes, I'm sure the fact I am a workaholic has everything to do with not being laid in awhile." Videl stated sarcastically and then added, "I am honored to be in your presence though, love guru."
Yamcha rolled his eyes and then looked at her. "Please don't do it again. Next time I find out you pull something stupid like that I'm going to have to start keeping an eye on you even after our shift ends. No offense, but I definitely get enough of you during the day. I'd rather not spend any more time together than absolutely necessary."
"Aw, is that really how you should be talking to your future wife?"
Yamcha shook his head. "You're unbelievable, you know that right?"
"It's what makes me, me!" Videl said cheerfully. Before she could continue saying anything else a voice came over the radio, crackling every few words.
"Bank robbery…..32 South Memorium Street…. Requesting all available units…suspects armed and dangerous…"
Videl and Yamcha shared a look and nodded. Yamcha silently threw the car in drive and the sped towards Memorium Street. Videl reached up and flipped the siren and lights on.
"Get out of the way idiots." Videl growled as Yamcha skillfully weaved in between cars refusing to pull over.
They arrived within minutes and from a quick assessment of the situation it did not look good. About fifteen police cars surrounded the building, lights flashing brightly. There was an ambulance and it had become apparent that a few officers had been shot. Yamcha parked the car and the two of them hopped out.
A man in a heavily decorated police uniform approached them instantly. "Videl. Yamcha. I am relieved you made it so quickly."
"We heard the distress call over the radio and came as soon as possible. What's the situation?" Videl questioned.
"Bank robbery, about a dozen hostages, robbers are incompliant to any police requests."
"What are the robbers' demands?" It was Yamcha that asked this time.
"To be let free. If we let them go, no one will get hurt. But of course, no matter what we say, they don't trust us. They have requested one of our own come become one of their hostages. Of course, I am not willing to put one of my officers at risk so—"
"I'll do it. "
The police chief's eyes widened.
"Videl. Absolutely not." Yamcha said firmly.
"There are people's lives at risk. I have no choice." Videl was already unhooking her belt, which carried her gun and all her self-defense equipment. She unbuttoned her shirt and slipped it off, leaving her wearing a black tank top. She hastily placed her things in the arms of her worried partner.
Yamcha had wanted to protest at the sight of his partner walking away but he knew she was right. This was a terrible situation but he couldn't think of anyone more suited for this job. Videl could take care of herself. 'She might even end up arresting those crooks if she plays her cards right.'
Videl approached the hostage negotiator, who was too busy to take notice of her presence. She reached up a gloved hand to tap on his shoulder. "Excuse me?"
The negotiator lowered the phone away from his ear. "What is it Videl? Can't you see I'm busy?"
"I'm going in. I was told the robbers would only give up if they had one of our own as a hostage."
He quickly covered the phone's receiver. "Videl, now isn't the time for you to play hero. Those guys are dangerous. You could get hurt."
"I'm going in either way. So either you give them a heads up I'm coming, or you risk me getting shot up by letting me surprise them."
He stared back at her, his grey eyebrows wrinkling in frustration. "Fine." He sighed and then pulled the phone back to his ear. "We'll give you what you want. We're sending one of our officers in." The negotiator then nodded in response to something the person on the other end said. "Yes, she is unarmed." He turned and gave Videl a thumbs up, as if signaling her to begin her approach.
Videl walked around a couple police cars, her arms straight up towards the sky. She approached the building slowly and very cautiously, as not to startle the robbers. The hair on the back of her neck stood up as the danger of the situation crept into her mind. When she got to the door a masked man flung the door open and grabbed her arm roughly, pulling her in. When she was through, he flung her to the ground amongst the other hostages.
"Alright ladies and gentlemen. It looks like today is your lucky day." The biggest masked man, and obviously the leader of the group of robbers spoke. "Some stupid broad has decided to take your place. "
Gohan stared at his homework. It offered no challenge to him other than to be time consuming. Absent-mindedly he reached his hand over and grabbed a handful of popcorn and stuffed it in his mouth. He chewed slowly, his thoughts wandering away from the task at hand. 'Maybe some television will give my brain the break it needs so I can focus.' He reached his hand over and snatched the television remote he could flip the television on he was interrupted by a voice behind him.
"Bored with your new position already?"
Gohan turned and met the eyes of the blue-haired heiress. "Oh, Bulma. Hey."
She crossed her arms in mock annoyance. "You know, I'll be leaving you to run this place on your own soon. I trust you'll keep things together in my absence? I don't want this place to burn down, ya know."
He smiled at his father's friend. "Don't worry Bulma. I will take care of everything. I'll make sure Trunks and Goten stay out of trouble too."
She reached a hand up to rub her temples. "You can't really make any promises with those two." She then smiled at him. "I know I'm acting like a worry-wart, this whole expansion and trusting other people with my family's company is new to me. However, I couldn't think of anyone more suited to be the President of Satan City's Capsule Corporation."
Gohan's grin widened. "That means a lot you know. I won't let you down."
"I know, I know." She waved a hand dismissively. "I trust this won't interrupt with your studies at all? Your mother would kill me if your grades were to lower even a single percentile."
"For the millionth time, I'm fine. Really." Gohan shrugged. "Besides, I'm used to being distracted. My father didn't exactly believe in me being a scholar. He was always running me off onto some adventure with him."
Bulma's face saddened. "Oh Goku… it's been over ten years since you've been gone. And I still think of you everyday."
Gohan frowned. "I'm sorry Bulma… I shouldn't have brought my dad up."
"No no Gohan, it's fine." She waved her hand dismissively at him again and then yawned. "Anyways, I'm going to go take a nap. I'm leaving tomorrow and all this packing has me exhausted."
He nodded. "Yes, perhaps some rest would be best."
When he was sure the blue-haired genius had left the room, he reached over and grabbed the remote again, turning on the television. He flipped through the channels noticing that a lot of the channels had the same breaking news.
"I wonder what's going on…" He wondered aloud, settling on one of the channels.
'We are live right now just outside of Satan City Regional Bank, where moments ago a brave young cop by the name of Videl Satan has offered to become the bank robber's hostage in exchange that they release the other hostages…' A reporter from the television excitedly spoke. Gohan turned up the volume. 'Bravery must run in her family, as most of you probably already know, Videl is the daughter of world savior Hercule Satan…' Gohan rolled his eyes, resisting the urge to turn the TV off at the reporter's mere mention of a certain afro-haired moron.
"Humans are ridiculous. It seems like no matter what they will always fight. Do they even know the meaning of the word 'peace'?" He was about to turn back to his homework when a sudden thought crossed his mind. 'Videl Satan? Where have I heard that name…'
Suddenly the events from the night before came rushing back and Gohan found himself standing up suddenly. 'It's that girl from last night. What does she think she's doing?' He glared at Videl's face on TV in annoyance. 'This girl is an idiot. Does she enjoy putting herself in danger?' He sat back down and sighed, deciding to continue watching the broadcast. As much as her stupidity was starting to annoy him, he was also quite intrigued to find out what happened next.
Woo! Another chapter! Seriously, thank you so much for all the follows, reviews and favorites! It's an awesome feeling, especially since this is my first fanfiction.
