Hey guys, thanks for the support on chapter 1 of Amethyst Eyes! Let's dive into chapter 2!
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Gohan groggily walked down the stairs in the kitchen. As always, ChiChi had prepared a gargantuan meal for both of her Saiyan hybrid sons. ChiChi was busy preparing food while also grilling Gohan about his second day of school, which was apparently nearly as important as the first one. At the same time Goten was bouncing in his seat, talking to himself about the butterflies he'd catch, mountains he'd climb, and dinosaur's he'd play with over the course of his day. Gohan wasn't paying much attention. He hadn't slept last night as much as he normally did, and now he tiredly awaited breakfast to get him going.
ChiChi was plopping down plates of food left and right, but something actually caught Gohan's attention amid the breakfast chaos. There was a newspaper sitting on the other side of the table with a headline that read "ROBBERY FOILED: WHO IS THE GOLD FIGHTER?". Gohan felt his stomach turn over. He should have known that with so many witnesses the press would get ahold of the robbery story. He looked at his mother, afraid of what her reaction would be.
ChiChi was still humming along fixing breakfast, and something slowly dawned on Gohan. They didn't get the Satan City Newspaper all the way out here in the 439 Mountain District. So how did the newspaper find it's way to their breakfast table?
Hesitantly, Gohan spoke up, "So, uh, Mom. Have you seen the paper this morning?" Gohan briefly closed his eyes, hoping for the best.
It was quiet in the kitchen for a moment. Gohan was sure his mother's wrath was about to emerge.
ChiChi sighed, "You're just like your father."
Gohan blinked, at least frying pans weren't flying. Yet.
She continued, "Gohan, I know you can't let innocent people get hurt, and I know you'll always be able to take care of yourself, but that doesn't mean I don't worry."
"T-thanks Mom." Gohan was a little red.
"But," ChiChi raised her voice, "If you're going to be saving the city, mister, you better make sure you are at school everyday, and I expect straight A's out of you too! And no girls! Unless she's very pretty!"
Gohan reeled, "Yeah, yeah! Whatever you say Mom, thanks! You got it!"
Gohan was confused, but relieved. His mom wasn't furious with him, and she even kind of gave him permission to help innocent people! It's not like Gohan could just stand by anyway.
"Bulma sent that newspaper over, Gohan. She said she wants you to come visit soon. I know she and Vegeta have heard about this Gold Fighter business. Now, eat your breakfast!"
Gohan happily obliged.
Shortly after Gohan touched down in an alley way near Orange Star High. Luckily there were no robberies this time around, and Gohan enjoyed himself as he explored the city. Satan City had everything, and Gohan was amazed. He passed restaurants that made his stomach growl even though he had just eaten breakfast. There were malls with every kind of store inside, although Gohan wasn't quite sure why he would ever need some of the items sold there. Gohan passed a circus, the Satan Dojo, and a wide variety of people. There was even a large movie theater that was coincidentally playing an action movie about Mr. Satan's heroic defeat of Cell. Gohan shrugged.
Gohan noted where the Satan City Bank was in relation to everything else, as well as the location of other banks and high end stores. He figured knowing where the bad guys might potentially strike couldn't hurt. He also plain just loved exploring.
Gohan zipped off to Orange Star High, just in time to make it into his first class. He was happy to see that the seat next to Erasa, Videl, and Sharpner was still empty.
"Hey guys! Good morning!" Gohan greeted them enthusiastically.
"Gohan, there you are! I was worried about you!" Erasa bubbled as she latched onto Gohan's arm.
"Oh Sharpie, Gohan might be stronger than you!" Erasa had held on to Gohan for an awkward amount of time. Gohan, looking at Sharpner, quickly squirmed out of her grasp and took his seat.
"Hmph, whatever. What's up Nerd Boy." Sharpner replied.
"Morning everyone." Videl said quietly as she yawned, clearly still half asleep.
Gohan, however, was smiling as he took out his school materials. It wasn't perfect, but it was a start. Sharpner actually greeted him for some reason, and Videl greeted everyone, which Gohan hoped he was included in. Maybe he could make more than a one-sided friendship with Erasa here at Orange Star High.
Erasa was gossiping with the tired Videl, and Sharpner was telling someone about all his martial arts training.
"You practice martial arts too, Sharpner?" Gohan said excitedly.
Sharpner slowly turned to look at Gohan. "What'd you say, Nerd Boy? Of course I practice martial arts, and boxing, have you looked at me lately?" Sharpner laughed. "So what, Nerd Boy, you're telling me you like martial arts too?"
"Yeah, of course I do!" Gohan said. Shapner and Videl both gave him weird looks. Gohan continued, "I, uh, I'm mostly just a fan though! Yep, that's all!" He nervously laughed.
Sharpner chuckled, "Whatever you say Nerd Boy, whatever you say..." He returned to his earlier conversation, ignoring Gohan.
Videl was still looking at Gohan, seemingly more awake now. Gohan met her gaze, but luckily averted quickly as the teacher promptly began class.
Gohan was actually paying attention to class, just as his mother had told him to. Even if he knew the material, there was no point in risking ChiChi's wrath.
"Gohan," Erasa whispered, "I forgot to ask, where are you from anyway?"
"What? Oh, I'm from the 439 Mountain District." Gohan quietly replied.
"Seriously!?" Erasa made a small commotion and some of their classmates were looking their way.
Erasa quieted down, "That is seriously far away! What time do you get up in the morning?"
"Oh, you know, pretty early. My mom wants me to get a good education." Gohan answered Erasa's question without telling her that it takes him 10 minutes tops to fly to Satan City.
"Oh Gohan, you're so silly, and smart!" Erasa fawned. Gohan rolled his eyes and returned to his notes. Sharpner was looking in their direction.
An hour later the group was exiting the classroom into the crowded hallway. Videl, who was walking directly in front of Gohan, looked down at her beeping watch.
"Guys, I've got to go," She said hurriedly. "Erasa, tell Mr. Carter where I went, he'll understand." With that Videl was off, darting through the crowd with her oversized T-shirt billowing behind her.
"What was that all about?" Gohan asked, curious about Videl's extracurricular activities.
"She's off to fight crime, Nerd Boy. She's got a direct link to the chief of police."
"What? Won't she get hurt? Some of those guys out on the streets are pretty dangerous!"
"No way, not Videl," Erasa said. "She's the daughter of Mr. Satan! She always comes back just fine!" She beamed.
Gohan just looked off in the direction Videl had left. " Guys, I'll be right back. Save my seat." Gohan said. He started off after Videl.
"Where are you going, Gohan? Our next class is this way! You're probably still just getting used to the school." Erasa said with a smile.
"Don't worry, Erasa, I got it. I'm just headed to the bathroom over here. I'll meet you guys in there." Gohan quickly turned and weaved his way through the busy hallway.
Gohan left through the front exit. It was deserted outside since everyone was heading to their next class. Gohan closed his eyes and searched for Videl's energy. A few seconds went by and... nothing. He couldn't find her. He wasn't used to picking up on human's energy, especially amidst the tens of thousands of citizens in Satan City. Gohan also wasn't familiar at all with Videl's energy signal. He'd have to figure out what was going on the old fashioned way.
Gohan darted around the side of the school. He closed his eyes once again and felt his power rise through him. In an instant his eyes were teal and hair blonde: a Super Saiyan. He rocketed into the air above Satan City, his eyes scanning for anything out of the ordinary. He was also keeping his mind open in case there were any energy spikes.
He quickly located what was going on. There was a pillar of smoke trailing into the sky not far from his position. Upon further investigation it looked like there had been a car accident, and Gohan heard people shouting. Touching down on the roof of the building nearest the accident, Gohan surveyed the situation.
There were three cars completely totaled in the middle of the street. One woman lay unconscious in her vehicle. There were two men, presumably the owners of the other two cars, standing in the street arguing.
Videl appeared out of nowhere, running out of the alley below Gohan's vantage point.
"The Red Shark Gang? I should have known." Videl sprang towards one of the arguing men. He appeared armed.
Gohan couldn't wait any longer. Videl was engaging the Red Shark Gang member and there were two civilians in immediate danger. Gohan dropped down off the building behind Videl and the gang member. He grabbed the Red Shark Gang members shoulder and threw him to the ground. Gohan hoped Videl could take care of him.
Next, Gohan rushed to the woman who was stuck in her car. She was unconscious and the door was jammed from the crash. Gohan smelled smoke. There was oil burning beneath them. Acting quickly, Gohan ripped the car door from its frame and pulled the woman out. The other man had already fled, so Gohan carried the woman to safety.
"Videl! Get away from those cars! Hurry!" The Gold Fighter called. Police and paramedics were now beginning to arrive.
Videl looked over her shoulder, noticing the smoke. She kicked the Red Shark Gang member to her right, away from the burning wreckage, and ran towards Gohan.
Gohan turned to leave, but was stopped by Videl. "What the hell do you think you're doing here?" She questioned.
The Gold Fighter turned to face her, literally hovering in mid air. "What do you mean?" He replied.
"Why are you showing up at all my jobs! I don't need you here, I can take care of myself!" Videl screamed.
This Videl was much different than the one Gohan had met in school. She now was fiery and intense instead of bored and tired.
"I'm just trying to protect people, that's all." The Gold Fighter said simply.
"But why? Why start now, all of a sudden! I can handle things in this city myself."
"I don't want to see innocent people get hurt. They don't deserve that. I can protect those who can't protect themselves."
"So can I! I don't need you, and I certainly didn't ask you to save my life! I don't need some stupid guardian angel!" She sounded bitter.
"If I hadn't stepped in you wouldn't be standing here right now. You might need me more than you think, Ms. Satan." The Gold Fighter rose higher in the sky.
"I'll take you down, I swear!" Videl shouted into the sky. The Gold Figher was already gone. A tear slipped down her cheek, but she hurriedly wiped it away and went to greet the police.
Gohan powered down and rushed back to Orange Star High. He had to beat Videl back. He slipped into class and took his seat. He started furiously scribbling down notes. Videl returned not long after, but Gohan tried to not even look at her.
After school that day Gohan was leaving the building. He saw Erasa and Videl up ahead and decided to go and greet them. However, their conversation stopped him in his tracks.
"Erasa, did you see Gohan after first period today?" Videl asked.
"Yeah! He was worried about you, Videl." Erasa laughed and gave Videl a wild look.
"Seriously, Erasa, did you see him?"
"Of course I did! He ran to the bathroom and then came into class late. He started writing notes down like crazy! I think he didn't want to miss a single thing!" Erasa explained.
"Are you sure? How late was he?"
"Uh, yeah Videl. Gohan sits right next to me, I think I would know. He was like two minutes late anyway. Why are you so interested in him all of a sudden?"
"No reason. I just wanted to check something, that's all." Videl said.
The two friends said their goodbyes and headed off. Gohan turned around and walked in the opposite direction, hoping to avoid either of them. Eventually he found a secluded spot where he could take off from.
Heading home, Gohan's heart was racing. He replayed the conversation he had had with Videl as the Gold Fighter. She had sounded so upset and so passionate. That was a side of Videl that Gohan hadn't expected to see. He was going to have to do something to make himself less recognizable as the Gold Fighter, but how? Perhaps Bulma would have an idea.
There was one thing for sure. Videl was seemingly on to him, and Gohan had no idea what she would do next.
I hope you enjoyed! Things really start to pick up soon as Gohan and Videl are forced to get to know each other! Leave me some feedback and stay tuned!
-Kennan3