Chapter 3

The Baseball Field- 4:15 P.M

Sharpener growled as Mick dodged yet another punch of his. The fight had started 5 minutes ago, with Sharpener on the offensive forcing Mick to go defensive. Though Sharpener would never admit it he knew Mick was much faster than him, however he still had a few tricks up his sleeve.

The fight had begun much to the 11th graders excitement with Sharpener on the offensive with an Eagle Punch. Mick had barely dodged it, but had countered it with a good jab that had given the blond a black eye. The fight had continued with the blonde trying all the Satan combos he knew, which unfortunately didn't change the fact that Mick knew them too.

As for Mick, though he too was an ego driven maniac like the other jocks but when it came to a fight he was cleverer than people gave him credit for. He knew that he had irritated and aggravated Sharpener enough to make the blondes Stance sloppy. Hell even his punches seemed to be completely off target. He seemed like a loose animal going all out in fury. Mick knew that once he had aggravated Sharpener enough he had the fight in the bag.

For Gohan the speed of the fight was slower than watching paint dry. He could see the frustrated face of Sharpener as he threw another right hook only to be blocked by Mick. He had had little hope for the blonde after comparing his ki to that of Mick, but he had hoped for Sharpener to outwit his opponent with skill and techniques, but he was disappointed when he saw Sharpener rush in like a loose animal. One look at Sharpeners eye told Gohan that he was out of control, it was ablaze with rage.

Videl cheered as she saw Mick dodge yet another Satan kick. She knew her boyfriend was a great fighter, though he still paled in comparison to her. 'Mick may be a good fighter but she was Videl Satan, daughter of the champ, second only to her dad'. Videl had always wanted a boyfriend, one on whose shoulders she could rest her head on and not care about a thing in the world. But due to her father's stupid rule she had yet to enjoy such a privilege. However she knew that she could convince her dad stating Mick was his top student or something like that ….. She yelled even more as she saw him land a punch on Sharpeners gut, not even thinking a second back that the blonde was one of the few she trusted and had valued as a friend.

Even a person inexperienced in martial arts such as Erasa knew that Sharpener was losing…... badly. The blonde was getting killed out there as Erasa watched on helplessly at one of her best friends getting crushed. She though that the fight might at least go evenly with each boy getting in a few hits, but as far as her inexperienced eye could pick out, Mick was picking Sharpener apart. She felt hers eyes get wet as she saw Sharpener receive a devastating blow to the gut. She clutched onto the demi-Sayins hand as he looked down at her his eyes filled with concern for the blonde.

Sharpener knew he was losing it, he had taken way too many blows. He had only one eye left, his right leg had been rendered totally useless by Mick's Satan kick, yet he hadn't been able to land even a single hit on Mick, except for a few jabs. He looked up to see Mick hadn't even broken a sweat and was having a victorious smirk on his face. Sharpener felt something he hadn't felt for quite a long time, fear. He knew now that he had no chance against the red haired teen, 'No I won't give up, i can't lose' was all he thought before he took up a defensive stance.

'So Sharpy's scared huh. That's all I need, time to end this with my special technique' thought Mick as he went on with an all-out offensive stance. He ran at Sharpener yelling dodon punch, the blonde smirked as he caught the punch full force in his palm. A resounding crack was heard as Sharpener was seen withering in pain on the ground with a smirking Mick standing right next to the boy in agony, before he turned to the audience with his hands up in the air signaling his win.

The roar was deafening as the school cheered for Videl Satan's boyfriend who had disposed of a top student of the champ like it was nothing. Said boy however raised his hand silencing the crowd before motioning Videl to be at his side. Videl walked up to him as he threw his hands around her shoulder before pointing at Sharpener and saying "That's what will happen to anyone who messes with my girl" and smiling gorgeously at Videl who felt her heart melt.

Videl was on fire. Her boyfriend had just wiped the floor with Sharpener. She felt soo proud of him for defeating the blonde just because he had been bothering her. 'Wait is he calling me there' Videl thought as she ran up to her boyfriend who made the announcement of leaving her alone. 'Hell he was definitely worth it' thought Videl although a small part of her felt uncomfortable about the arm on her shoulder.
With Sharpener

Gohan and Erasa had rushed to Sharpeners side as soon as he had been knocked out. Erasa and gohan had been shocked to see Videl by Micks side, even after seeing what Mick did to Sharpener, let alone come and help. Gohan had had a grim expression on his face as Mick had claimed Videl to be his. Soon the crowd cleared out after booing for Sharrpner and cheering for Mick, hell it was typical teenage behavior. You were respected only if you were strong and buff and ….. Those who were out of martial arts were treated like shit. Hell, this was Satan city man, the city where the champ lived. Survival of the fittest, etc. However these were the least of his worries for a certain demi-Saiyan

The blonde however had lost consciousness due to the pain from not only his broken hand but from all over his body. Erasa was on top Sharpeners chest crying her eyes out with a demi-Saiyan frantically trying to hush her down. "Erasa he will be fine, we just have to get him to a hospital to get his hand badged up" yelled Gohan as he finally managed to pry the girl off the blonde.

He made a quick ki check making sure the blonde was alright before lifting him up with ease. Erasa making a mental note to ask Gohan how he managed to lift Sharpener like he weighed nothing said "Here Gohan put him in my car and let's take him to a hospital" as she threw out a capsule from which a yellow sedan appeared. Gohan loaded the blonde in the back seat before he took the front seat with Erasa on the wheel.

Two Hours later At Satan City Hospital– 6:30 P.M

"No mom, I am drinking with my friends…. No am not fighting, my friend is hurt … but… oh come on mom, he had a fight not me. Please moom….. Oh I promise…. No mom I have not become a delinquent….. Yes, I will be back by dinner…. Ya and tell Goten that I will play with him as soon as I get home… ya mom, I love you too, goodbye." 'Phew' signed Gohan as he finished telling his mother that he would be crashing home late tonight.

He took the stairs to the 5th floor and entered ward no 36, Sharpener was sleeping after the shot the nurse gave, his hand had bandaged heavily. Erasa looked up from his bed and smiled. Gohan went up to her and laid a comforting hand on her shoulder before saying "Maybe, you should go home". Erasa just shook her head before turning her gaze again to Sharpener.

Gohan was about to insist when the door flew open and a blonde women in blue jeans and a red jacket walked in. "Sharpener" she gasped as she ran over to his side pushing away Gohan. "Oh my boy…" she wailed. 'Geez, she reminds me of my mom a bit' Gohan thought as Erasa walked up to comfort Sharpeners mom.

"Its okay Mrs. Pencil, the nurse said that he would be up and about by tomorrow" said Erasa as Mrs. Pencil turned and asked "How did he get hurt like this?" she asked turning to Gohan worry evident in her voice. "Ummm…uh…You see …." Gohan started but was interrupted by Erasa as she cooked up some wild cock-bull story which amazingly enough Mrs. Pencil believed. "So, you kids then brought him here" she said smiling at both of them, Erasa smiled as Gohan nodded dumbly. "That's sweet of you both, now why don't you both get home and get some rest, you have done so much for me already" she said looking utterly grateful before she turned to Sharpener and started stroking his hair.

"But …" Erasa started but was cut short as Gohan put a hand on her and motioned to Mrs. Pencil fondling her son. Erasa smiled at the scene before both teenagers made it out of the ward closing the door silently behind them.

Erasa and Gohan exited the hospital as Erasa de-capsulized her car. "So where's your ride Gohan" said Erasa as she turned to Gohan expecting him to pull out a capsule. "Ummmm…my ride…you see….ummm… I take the town bus… ya that's right, I take the town bus out and then a bullet right. That's right, ya … nothing to be suspicious about you see" said Gohan doing the infamous Son Grin TM.

"Ooookkkk" said Erasa uncertainly wondering if such a naïve, lame … lie could be told. "Ok Gohan, am going home, Goodbye" said Erasa as she slipped into her car waving at him. "Goodbye. See ya at school tomorrow" said Gohan as he watched her leave.

'Phew, that was close' Gohan thought disappearing into thin air, though he didn't count a certain blonde looking through her rearview mirror as she drove on home.

439 Mountain Area – 6:45 P.M

Goten waved a hand in front of his brother, as the demi-Saiyan sat deep in thought. "Mommy Mommy, Gohan's dying, He's not responding …." yelled a frantic Goten as he ran out of Gohan's room.

'How can Videl act like this? I thought she was better than that. Figures I was wrong. Man, she didn't even spare a glance at Sharpener after he lost the fight. Guess her ego is getting the best of her, maybe I should step in knock her a few pegs down. No I can't do that. It will break my cover' were deep thoughts of a demi-Saiyan as he stared off into space.

"What?" yelled Chi-Chi as she raced up the stairs. There was no way she was going to lose her little scholar, No sir. She burst into Gohans room with Goten on her heels to see Gohan staring off into space.

"Is everything alright sweetie" she asked in a sweet tone. "Gohan?" she continued as a vein throbbed in her head when he did not respond. "Owwwww ….. Why did you hit me mom" yelled Gohan as Chi-Chi put away the Frying pan of DoomTM . "That's for not responding to you mom. Now tell me what's on your mind" she yelled as Goten slowly backed out of the room seeing his mom waving her weapon.

"No mom, I was just thinking about Sharpener being in the hospital. It's not like him to lay bandaged up and helpless" Gohan said as he looked up to see his mother's face soften.

"You're just like your father, always caring about others. Sweetie why don't you give him a sensu bean" she suggested. "No mom, I can't do that, how will I explain myself after the bean heals Sharpener. They'll want to know more about it and it will all lead to breaking my cover at school" signed Gohan.

"Don't stress too much Gohan, why don't you be a good boy now and do your homework, while I get dinner ready in an hour" she said kissing his forehead before exiting his room to prepare dinner.

Gohan signed before taking out his schoolbag to do his homework. As he opened his schoolbag out fell a sheet of paper. 'What's this' he thought to himself before spreading out the sheet and going through it as his eyes widened in shock. "Man how could I have forgotten about the field trip. Geez with admitting sharpener in the hospital I forgot about visiting Bulma about this. Hope they agree with what I have in mind. Man I can't believe that am going to bribe them" he thought out loud before tucking the permission slip into his pocket making a mental note to get it signed by his mother.

439 Mountain Area – 8:00 P.M

"And finished" said Gohan as he closed his math homework, "Grrrrrrrr" a loud growl emerged from his Stomach. "Boys dinners' ready!" yelled Chi-Chi as the Son boys magically appeared out of thin air at the dining table. They waited patiently for their mother to take her share of the food (experience with the Frying Pan of Doom TM had taught them this ) before digging in.

Dinner at the Son household was usually quiet except for the usual clash of plated and chopsticks. Gohan finished first as he patted his stomach in a typical Son like manner before saying "Dinner was great as always, thanks mom".

"So how your day at school?" questioned Chi-Chi as Gohan quickly stuttered an "Uhhhh….school…. ummmm…ya … it was good" before running off to bed claiming he had to get up early. 'Phew that was close' he thought as he got into bed thinking about the two blondes and Videl's unusual behavior before slowly drifting off to sleep.

439 Mountain Area – 7:00 A.M

It was 7 in the morning and our favorite demi-Saiyan was gobbling up his breakfast. He hadn't been able to sleep well because of his worries for the blonde and Videl. He knew that Sharpener would make a full recovery save for his pride, But Videl … He wasn't so sure. Her actions yesterday had annoyed him very much.

The fact that Gohan son, the ever so smiling, easy going, carefree, mature, easily forgiving young man and the son of Goku son, had found a person annoying meant He or she had done something grave, not some childish stuff but … Videl Satan had turned down a friend. Gohan wouldn't have believed it had he not seen it with his own eyes, hell he wouldn't have even believed his eyes if it weren't for the fire he had seen in Videl's eyes, the intense blaze, rooting wholeheartedly for Mick to win, not in an instant, a second, in millisecond had she thought about the fate and humiliation Sharpener would have to face.

Gohan got up from the dining table deep in thought. He barely whispered a goodbye to his mom and ruffled Gotens hair, before blasting off into the sky. "Mommy, what's wrong with Gohan" asked Goten as he looked up at his mother. "It's nothing to worry about sweetie; your brother has a lot of things in his mind right now. He'll come round once he gets his problems sorted" said Chi-Chi smiling at the miniature Goku. "Oh….. I dint know you could store things in your head" said Goten before running off to play.

With Gohan

Any girl would favor her boyfriend over any other guy; say even over a friend. But hell, it was ridiculous to turn you back against someone whom she had known for several years just for the sake of a guy she had barely known for eight hours. No he wasn't going to leave this alone, he was going to make Videl come the right way. "He would speak to her first thing in today at school. 'He was going to put things the way they were before, even if it meant separating Videl and Mick' thought Gohan as he blasted off towards school.

Orange Star High – 8:00 A.M

Gohan walked into the classroom to find Erasa lying down on her desk. "Hey Erasa" said Gohan. The bubbly blonde looked up from the desk smiling weakly as she muttered "Hey cutie". "So hows Sharpener" asked Gohan as Erasa smiled brightly before replying "Oh he'll be fine, though the doctor said that he would be taking today off" replies Erasa before she proceeded to lay her head on the table.

"Ummm…. Erasa, is there something you want to share with me?" asked Gohan knowing that something was definitely up as she muttered a small "Nothing", as this was not the way Erasa had greeted him for the past two months but decided to keep quiet making a mental note to ask her later when she was a bit more cheerful.

Taking his seat beside Erasa he waited for Videl to come. He was disappointed however to find Mick walking into class at that precise moment. The red haired youth walked upto their row before seating himself in Sharpeners seat which was two seats from Erasa's.

The blond looked up and scowled and said "That's Sharpy's seat Mick. Why don't you go and sit someplace else?" "Not very friendly, are we today" mocked Mick as he continued "I will sit wherever I see fit seeing I am the strongest fighter in this school" he boasted before arrogantly adjusting his chair.

Erasa turned her back to him muttering "jerk". "Oh and Erasa, you don't have to worry about Sharpener no more cause from the beating I gave him yesterday, I doubt he would be showing up anytime soon" he said irritating Gohan and Erasa further.

Erasa clutched her fingernails as Gohan curled his fist. Mick saw Gohans curled fist before commenting "Oh and nerd-boy, don't even think about throwing a punch at me because I doubt I would have so much as a scratch on my pretty face though I could snap you like a twig" he said smirking.

Gohan just turned and looked at him with a grim expression on his face contemplating between the urge to deck the arrogant boy on the head and exposing his secrets and ignoring him whilst concealing his identity. 'Maybe I do have to knock him a few pegs down' Gohan thought as the door banged open breaking him out of his thoughts as a smiling raven haired pig-tailed girl walked in.

Erasa's head snapped towards the door from the desk to look at Videl. Said girl however had her gaze totally on Mick as she walked up the steps. The red haired boy just smiled on at his girlfriend as she occupied the seat between him and Erasa. Videl muttered a quick "Hey" to Gohan and Erasa before turning her back to them and engaging in a conversation with her new boyfriend.

Gohan and Erasa just watched on as Mick flirted with Videl. The teacher entered the classroom interrupting the couple's conversation.

Class passed on without much of an incident except for Mick and Videl passing notes under the table which much to Gohan's surprise greatly irritated the blonde, whom he had thought was responsible for making the two a couple. She kept stealing angry glances at the couple.

They had a ten minutes break before their next class as Gohan planned on how to strike up a conversation with Erasa, he had to know what had happened between the blonde and Videl. "So Erasa mind telling me what's on your mind" asked Gohan casually as Erasa mumbled "Nothing" before returning to her routine for the day which was glaring at Videl and Mick.

Gohan laid a hand on Erasa's shoulder and said "Erasa, something is definitely bothering you, it's not like you to keep silent all day" and continued when she signed indicating that she was listening "you even keep stealing angry glances at Videl and Mick, please do tell me what's wrong, I'll try my best to help" said Gohan smiling sweetly at the blonde.

She looked thoughtful for a second before breaking into a wide grin and smiling genuinely for the first time that day. "You're so sweet Gohan. I'll tell you what's wrong at lunch" she said indicating Mick and Videl voicing that they may be heard. Gohan slowly nodded his head as he thought about the possibility of being overheard by Videl and Mick, 'Hell they are all over each other' he thought before smiling as he saw that Videl was happy.

What was left of the remaining ten minutes of break passes away with Erasa returning to her bubbly self as she filled him in on the last thing he wanted to hear, Gossip. 'Maybe I shouldn't have cheered her up' thought Gohan miserably as the bell rang signaling the end of Gossip and the beginning of Math.

Orange Star High – Lunch – 12:00 Noon

The rest of classes before lunch passed on with Gohan sleeping through each class, utterly bored at the fact of learning something he had learned when he was 12. However the ring of bell and Erasa yelling lunch was enough to get the demi-Saiyan out of his slumber.

They turned towards the couple expecting them to join them during lunch, but were disappointed on seeing that even Videl was not paying them the slightest attention. Gohan and Erasa walked twords their usual eating spot only to find someone had already occupied their usual seat.

The guy's appearance was heard to cell considering he wore a long sleeved bue jacket with a matching blue cap, he had a pair of coolers on and he seemed to be staring off into space. The duo made their way slowly towards the stranger with Erasa in the lead. "Ummm Mr…. we usually eat lunch over here, so could you please find yourself another spot" she asked politely as the guy turned towards her smirking before replying "I eat here as well" as he slowly removed his coolers and cap letting blonde hair fall on his back. "SHARPY" yelled Erasa as she threw herself on the blonde.

"Hey Rase, I still have a broken hand you know" he said indicating towards his bandaged wrist which both of them had missed out. 'Man I have gotten rusty, how come I didn't sense Sharpener here' thought Gohan before saying "Hey Sharpener. How are you doing? "

"Hey there Brains, except for a broken wrist let out rib or two am just ready to roll" he replied as he smiled at the demi-Saiyan. Erasa suddenly turned serious "Shouldn't you be in the hospital?" she asked in a stern voice.

"Chill down Rase, I got dismissed about an hour ago" he said smiling. Erasa face softened as she cried "I was so worried about you" before throwing herself on the blonde again. After comforting the ever so caring blonde Sharpener told them since he had been dismissed from the hospital earlier than expected he had decided to drop in at school for the remaining hours as he had had nothing to do let alone go home and sleep.

"So mind telling me what happened after I fell unconscious" asked Sharpener as he turned dead serious all of a sudden.

"Well after you fainted, Gohan loaded you in my ride and we took you to the hospital, save you want to hear about Mick's speech on Videl was his and whoever touched her was gonna go down like you ….." said Erasa as Sharpener clenched his fist mumbling "Damn, I should've beaten him" as Gohan laid a hand on his shoulder saying "You should rest, before you do something reckless".

The blonde just smiled at the care he was receiving from his friends wondering how he was going to repay them with their kindness. "Sure guys" he said before turning to Gohan saying "Aren't you hungry today brains" knowing that was enough to get the demi-Saiyan going. The trio laughed, but their happy moment together was interrupted by the rude voice "Well well well, if it isn't Sharpy".