Authors note: I want to thank all those that reviewed.

Shidan: I agree. I am not a battle intensive writer. This is about character interactions. Yes, I will have fighting but not as the main plot. Just because it is tagged as adventure, doesn't necessarily mean fighting.

Tylerian: ... I thought I had thanks. Couldn't figure out why I couldn't find it when I did a search.

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bigbluekrew: I understand where you are coming from and some of those scenes will be gone over in more detail later in the story. I have the plot planned out and as things become relevant they will be added. Well, just read and find out.

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So, we come to the second chapter. As a reminder this is fanfiction. I do not own the rights to anything, but some of the OCs. Read enjoy and again, reviews are appreciated.

There was almost complete silence at the landing field as everyone seemed to hold their breath. The only sound that of a news reporter commenting on the shape of the ships. Only a few select people knew who the aliens were going to be, so everyone was watching closely as each ship appeared.

"Ladies and Gentlemen this is Lo Demoth with ZTV coming to you live from the Intergalactic landing pad owned by the famous C.C. On this momentous occasion we welcome students from across the galaxy to participate in the first ever Intergalactic Student Exchange Program. I am starting to make out the ships as they come closer. The first ship to come in to land is silver with a highly reflective surface like that of a mirror. It is shaped like a group of four spheres interconnected. The next to touch down is shaped almost like an ice cream cone made up of octagon plates. It seems to be matt black with strange purple markings. Next I see a white ship oval in shape with spikes jutting out. Forth one to land is very small. I can't believe someone could even be in there let alone be able to travel thousands of light years. The last ship waiting to land seems to be able to change shape. It started out as a saucer, but now as it lands it has turned itself into a square. Fascinating. This one also seems to be a deep blue in color."

The news reporter continued to comment as Gohan and Bulma slowly made their way towards the now landed ships.

"I hope you are prepared for this Gohan. You know how important first impressions are."

Gohan smiled at this. Thinking back at all the aliens he had met and remembering the outcomes, "As long as they don't try to destroy the earth, I think I'll be ok."

Bulma laughed at this, "You've really changed you know, from that little shy kid hiding behind your father's leg."

"I didn't really have a choice but to grow up. I certainly couldn't remain naive like father."

By this time the ships were powered down and showed signs of opening. They opened in the order in which they landed. The first alien to step off their ship was humanoid in appearance but had bright blue skin and a black mohawk. The alien appeared to be male and wore a yellow vest and white baggy pants that ended in a gather mid-thigh. He had on sandals and wore red stone earrings. He was built like a warrior and was larger than the average human. His eyes were a deep purple.

The next alien to appear was very different. Gohan was unable to tell if they were male or female, however according to the information sent he was male. He was covered in white feathers like a bird with subtle grey markings. But he was shaped more like a human. He had no wings but arms with longer feathers. He had bright yellow eyes and a beak like a bird of prey. He was wearing a loin cloth pale green in color. He had talons for feet and they were wrapped in what looked like sports tape.

The third was very familiar to Gohan. It was a ship from Namek. He knew the teenage boy who appeared wearing traditional Namek robes blue and white in color. He was obviously not a warrior from his build and knowing the peaceful nature of the Nameks it was not surprising. He was about Gohans height.

The next ship was a surprise to Gohan as it was a replica of the space pods used by the Planet Trade Federation, but the appearance of the alien was not. The alien was a girl, the first to show and she seemed very timid. She was pink skinned with a large domed head, no hair and pointed ears. She had only two fingers and a thumb. She was bug eyed with black pupils. She had on red baggy pants that gathered at the ankle and a white longed sleeved shirt with a large ruffle at the neck. She had on over the shirt a black tunic that seemed also to act as armor tied at the waist with a white sash.

The last was also a girl and she looked very young. With the look of a human around the age of a ten year old. Very fragile looking with sharply pointed ears and long lavender hair that hung straight down to her feet. She wore a dress that was made up of many semi sheer layers and seemed to float away from her as she walked. She was barefoot and extremely pale skinned. Her eyes were completely white, very unnerving.

There was cheering in the background and what seemed like hundreds of voices calling welcome to these interstellar travelers. All of them seemed to be showing some form of nervousness even though they were forewarned of the greeting they would receive. As everyone made their way over to Gohan and Bulma the crowd grew quiet. They were waiting to hear what was said. Bulma winked at Gohan and stepped back leaving Gohan to be the one to greet everyone.

Gohan gave her one quick startled look, this was not the plan, before turning back to the group only to have his hand grabbed by the Namek. He looked up into black eyes and a grinning face. A little less nervous Gohan shook Turfa's hand and gave the traditional Son grin. "Welcome Students from across the galaxy to Earth. This will be the first exchange program to be held here and I want to thank you for your participation. My name is Son Gohan and I will be the liaison between you and the Earthlings. I am also a fellow student attending Orange Star High and will be in the same classes as you." Gohan stepped to the side and gestured to Bulma, "This is Bulma Briefs head of the program and President of Capsule Corporation Intergalactic. If you will follow me I'll show you to the air transport." Gohan had spoken loud enough to be heard by the crowd and they started cheering when he finished. As they walked to the waiting C.C. air transport Gohan turned to Turfa, "how is everyone? The elder still playing golf?"

"It's so good to see you again Gohan. Everyone sends their greetings and Elder Moori has created a golf course. All the elders get together to play now. How is Dende and Piccolo? I'd like to say hi to them one of these days." Turfas voice was deep and he spoke quietly so as to not be overheard.

They continued to catch up as everyone loaded onto the transport. "Does everyone have all their luggage?" Gohan asked as the plane started, Bulma flying it of course. The group all pulled out luggage dino caps, these had been provided as part of the program to make traveling easier.

"Good. If you forgot anything we can send for it or find something here. We are heading now to Orange Star city where you will be staying in a dormitory built near the school for you. We will then have a meeting to go over final details after which you will meet the head of the dorm and you can settle in. Tomorrow I have arranged for you to get a tour of the school. This way you will know where you are going for classes without having to fight through the crowd. The day after is the first day of class."

Gohan had been looking over the group and noticed they were eyeing him and each other. One thing that had caught his attention was the high power level coming from the blued skinned and birdlike aliens. They seemed on par with Tien. Turfa and the little girl had higher than the average human power level but not near the level of the Z fighters. The pink skinned girl seemed to have the lowest at the level of Videl before she learned how to control her KI.

Gohan thought back to the meeting he had with Bulma and Vegeta when they first found out about the request for the ISEP.

"I have just received a transmission from the Galactic Council. They want us to host a student exchange program."

"I warned you Woman. If you want to be a part of the galaxy they will want to study us. They know nothing of this back water planet."

"I know that Vegeta, but we don't have a choice if we want to stay independent."

Gohan had been watching them argue back and forth, "what is so bad about this? I don't understand."

"That's because you are a baka. If we agree they will use this chance to see if we are weak. They will send a lackey to check this planet out. Some of the planets that joined did so under duress. If we don't agree then they will assume we have something to hide and send their dogs after us."

Bulma interrupted Vegeta, "that's why we have no choice. We need to show we have nothing to hide but that we are strong."

"Woman, let me talk. That's where you come in. The Council has had readings of strong KI coming from this planet and they are worried. You are the strongest force in the galaxy. If you were evil they couldn't defeat you. To be blunt, you scare the shit out of them. The real reason they want us to take students is to study you."

"Well I don't have anything to hide. Why are you so worried I,"

Vegeta interrupted him, "You fool! Of course you have something to hide. Pull your head out of your ass. You're a Saiyan. One of the last of our race. The Saiyans are considered war criminals because of what Frieza made us do. If the council found out that there were Saiyans on Earth, let alone the strongest fighter was a Saiyan, there would be hell to pay. They would come to this planet not in peace but in war. I wouldn't care but this is my home."

Bulma placed a calming hand on Vegeta, he stood up and went to the wall to lean against it. "Gohan, things can go very badly if they find out you're Saiyan. Not to mention what they would do to Vegeta. We may have forgiven his crimes but the galaxy has not."

Gohan stood up from the conference table too and started pacing, "then WHY Vegeta to you wish back our tails. That's a sure sign that we are Saiyans. We could have hid if we didn't have tails. How do I hide who I am from other aliens?"

"Baka, they would still be able to tell without the tail and a Saiyan hides from no one. Your hair and eyes would give it away, not to mention your transformation. They won't expect a Saiyan because you don't act like one. Which will be in our favor. You must win their trust and friendship before they find out that you're one. Hopefully your overly friendly personality will win them over. That and your relationship with the mini baka"

"But, what about you?"

"What about me? I don't leave the house, no one will come here."

"What we want you to do Gohan is be yourself and win them over. Don't hide your KI when they come but keep yourself in your base form. I will be building a dorm for the students and I want you to live there. It's about time you moved out anyways. I know your mom is driving you nuts about grandchildren. Just don't think you will have a lot of free time with Videl."

Gohan continued to pace as he thought it over. "All right. I'll do what I can. Will these students be coming soon?"

"No. We need time to get ready. I need to build a dorm, convert a language translator and a hundred other things. I want you to design the curriculum and what activities they will do. Show off Earth and how friendly you are. We're counting on you."

Now with the aliens here he was nervous. How can he do what needs to be done? At least the translator worked. Fingering the silver earring midway up his ear that worked as translator and police scanner. It had been incredibly hard to lower his KI enough to allow his ear to be pierced. It was worth it though. It also worked as a place to store his alter egos costume. Also, it had a feature that changed the color to gold when he transformed. Bulma was a genius but had bad taste. Remembering what she had wanted to give him still made him shudder. A change in the pitch of the plane made him look up. Looking out the window he saw they were coming in to land on the roof of the new school dorm. He also saw a familiar figure waiting. He had wondered why she had not come with him to West City. He figured that Videl just didn't want the media focusing on her. He heard murmuring and looked at the teenagers around him. They all showed interest in the city and the building quickly getting closer.

Once they landed Bulma stood up. "Alright people this is where I leave you. If you need anything just ask Gohan here and have fun." She had waited until everyone was off then left.

Everyone milled around the area waiting as she left. They eyed Videl with curiosity but made no move to greet her. Gohan was the last off as he checked to make sure nothing was left behind. As soon as she saw him she ran over and gave him a hug, "So how did it go?" she asked as she looked over the group. Gohan gave the traditional Son grin, "Good. Bulma made me talk. Want to come with as I give everyone a tour?" She nodded her head as she took the arm he held out.

"Alright everyone, sorry for that. This is my girlfriend Videl. She is one of your fellow students. She does not live here but she is the student representative for our class." As Gohan led everyone inside he continued to speak, "this is your dorm. I will be showing you around but, first let me take you to the conference room. Any time we have a meeting or need to discuss things as a group this is where you will meet."

Gohan led them to a large room on the first floor near the front entrance. Gohan stepped to the side and gestured them in watching each as they took notice of the person in the room. He noticed surprise on the faces of all but the little girl. So they all know how to sense KI but the girl. I'll need to be careful.

Inside the room sitting in one of the chairs around the conference table was Eighteen. Gohan had asked Krillin and Eighteen to be in charge of the dorm specifically because Eighteen couldn't be sensed. The blue skinned boy turned to Gohan, "Who is this?"

"Everyone please take a seat." Gohan went up to Eighteen and bowed, "thank you for accepting. Everyone this is Eighteen. She is one of the people chosen to be in charge of the dorm. Along with her husband and their daughter. Will everyone please introduce themselves?"

He took a seat along with Videl and gestured to Turfa who had taken a seat on his left, "will you please go first?"

Turfa stood and bowed to everyone, "Hello my name is Turfa. I'm from planet New Namek. I am a scholar and am the equivalent of 18 Earth years old. It is nice to meet everyone."

Once he sat down the birdlike boy stood up. In a high pitch voice with a slight whistle to it said, "Greetings. I am Tipp from Kweel. I am a hunter from my tribe. I wanted to see other cultures and I am the equivalent of 18 also."

The next to stand was the little girl, "Hello I am Sueet from Freal. 19 Earth years and I am a historian." She sat down like she was tired.

Next was the other girl. She was really quiet, "Hello my name is Oviel. I come from the planet Yardrat. I am studying to be a scientist and wanted to come to Earth to meet other people from this planet. I am 19 Earth years."

The last to stand was the blue skinned alien. He barely fit on the chair and had seemed uncomfortable sitting. "Yo. I'm Whiet from Chook and I'm the youngest at 17 Earth years. I'm a warrior, but if I really needed to tell you that you're all blind. Happy to be here. Beats my home planet." He sat back down gingerly.

Gohan stood again, "Thank you all for introducing yourselves. Unfortunately we are missing one student. They sent a transmission yesterday to inform us that their ship was damaged and they will be here tomorrow. We will meet him then. Now, to get down to business. You all received a packet including all the rules and exceptions we made. Let's quickly go over everything to make sure you understand."

Eighteen got up and turned off the lights as a projector started showing. Then she took over, "First of all for your safety you are not to go anywhere alone. We would prefer you go with Earthlings but we won't require it. You were all sent translators made by C.C. so you will understand what is being said. This world is fairly peaceful however you were warned that there are criminals so again be careful. This city has a police force this is what it looks like they include the regular police and the special forces." Pictures were shown of the police and Videl and the Golden Monkey.

Gohan watched the students for any recognition, but not even Turfa seemed to make the connection. Good one less thing to worry about.

She continued, "If you get lost or need help look for these people. They have been briefed on your arrival and where to send you. If you go out please let Krillin or myself know where and when you will be back. You must attend class unless you are ill and all related class activities. Otherwise your time is your own. No parties without permission and there is to be no illegal Earth or other planets' substances or drinks. The Galaxy Council sent a list and we know what they are. We have also been provided with a list of things you might require and they have arrived. So again, if you need anything let us know. Now, one last note," a picture came up on the monitor of Krillin and Marron. "This is my husband and daughter. They are currently getting supplies. Gohan will show you to your rooms and on a tour of the building. It's nice to meet you all."

Gohan gave Videl a look, "you coming on the tour?"

Videl scowled, "if I don't we won't get any time together today will we? Yes I'm coming."

Gohan had opened his mouth to reply but instead ginned and laughed sheepishly. "Sorry Del, we will have time later."

He looked towards the students and noticed the boys all had sly grins on their faces. Whiet spoke up, "ah this one has fire, I like. Do you have any more like her?" everyone laughed as Gohan and Videl both blushed.

"He he, um anyways I'll show you all around. Follow me." As he everyone followed he spoke, "On the first level is all the public rooms. There was the conference room, large sitting area, bathroom, kitchen, entertainment room and dining area. The kitchen is a miracle in C.C. engineering. The food is programmed at a terminal and food comes out at a slot further down the room. Food from around the galaxy is available and at portions fit for all of you. Just type your room number then what you want and the portions will be adjusted. You can also prepare your own if you want to cook just choose the ingredients instead. On the second floor is the bedrooms and male and female bathing rooms. Each is separated by the master suite for the dorm parents. If a member of the opposite sex is in your room doors are to be left open please. Since this first group is so small you each get your own rooms. Boys on the right girls on the left and um… hermaphrodites… choose your inclination."

Turfa smiled at that and spoke up, "are you rooming with us?"

Gohan pointed to the first door on the right. "This is my room."

As everyone chose their rooms, taking the first rooms available, Eighteen came behind with name tags and fitted them into slots.

Videl had been watching with interest as all this was happening when she felt a tap on her shoulder. "Um excuse me are you staying here too?" a quiet voice from Oviel asked.

Everyone turned and looked, somehow hearing this despite how quiet it was. "No. I have a home in the city. It wouldn't be proper for me to stay here."

"But, fair lady there is plenty of room here. The more girls the better. Plus, your boyfriend is staying here. Why is that not proper?" This was again from Whiet.

"Earth rules are different. People don't live in the same place if they are dating until they marry." A man's voice came from behind everyone. Turning to look they recognized Krillin.

"Hiya everyone nice to meet you."

"Mommie!" little Marron ran to Eighteen and everyone could see the love between them.

"Hi, hon. So kids, what do you think so far?" Krillin asked as Eighteen came over and kissed him on the top of the head.

As everyone started answering the charismatic man, Videl's phone went off. She excused herself and went into Gohan's room as the closest place to answer it.

Gohan went over to Sueet and asked concerned, "are you still having problems adjusting to the heavier gravity?"

She had been unobtrusively leaning against the wall but when he asked her that she straitened, "I am fine. I can handle it."

"Sure, but why if you don't need to? Follow me I have something for you." Gohan gestured towards his room.

She had a faint scowl but followed him as he opened his door. Gohan had been very careful when he chose what to bring. The room was large with a bed to the side and a desk in front of his window like at home. He had some bookshelves filled with books of different subjects and pictures of his family. He had one of his parents, one of him and his father, and one of him and Goten. These were chosen making sure no blond hair was shown and no tails. Not his favorite pictures, but those were safely at home. He also had one of Videl and him on their first date.

They had gone to the same amusement park he had taken Goten to. This showed them in an old time photo, Gohan with the traditional Son grin wearing a cowboy outfit and Videl in Native American buckskin clothing complete with feathers in her hair.

Videl was still on the phone sitting on his bed. She waved but kept talking, it sounded like Erasa on the other end. Sueet was looking around in interest as Gohan went to his desk. He pulled the first drawer open and pulled out what looked like a white bracelet with intricate designs on it. He turned to Sueet, "This was designed by Bulma and myself for you. It has a built in anti-gravity mechanism. If you press this design it will turn on or off. If you hold down on this design the gravity will get lighter, this one will make it heavier." After he showed her how to use it he handed it over. "Go ahead and try it. I have tested it so it is safe. It's already set to .7 Earth gravity for you."

Sueet looked at it doubtfully but tried it on. When she turned it on there was immediate relief on her face and she now seemed to almost be floating. "Thank you. You were right. This does help." For the first time she smiled and it was dazzling.

"Ahem." Videl interrupted. "Sorry to interrupt but can I speak to you for a minute Gohan?"

Sueet nodded her head and left the room, smile still on her face as she fingered the bracelet.

"What do you need Videl?" he asked as he sat down next to her on the bed. He looked quickly to the open door and leaned in for a quick kiss.

She sighed and leaned against him, "Erasa and Sharpener want to get together to celebrate the last weekend before school. I know you have to get everyone settled in, but do you think you can get away for a couple of hours?"

"We have everything under control you two love birds. Go have some fun bro." Krillin had poked his head into the room and heard the last question.

Videl stood up surprised and blushed, "Thanks Krillin!" She grabbed Gohan's hand and dragged him up, "Come on Gohan lets go."

Gohan stood up laughing, "whoa Videl, give me a minute. I want to change out of this suit. Thanks Krillin." Just then his stomach growled. "On second thought can we eat first?"

"You and your stomach!" Krillin said, laughing along with Videl.