Chapter 4

"Gohan… Gohan… Gohan… Gohan… WAKE UP!" Goten shouted while running into the bedroom. "You gotta get up now!" he was growing impatient since he couldn't eat until Gohan was awake and downstairs, so he decided to shake him awake "Goooohaaan!"

"What?" he exclaimed and jumped out of bed since that scared him.

"It's time for breakfast so hurry up and we can eat." With that the little ball of energy ran out of the room.

"Good morning sweetheart, sleep well last night?" Chichi greeted him as he finally came down ready to go to school, or at least she thought he was going to school "Gohan, why are you wearing a gi, you are suppose to be getting ready for school not training, no sir!"

"This is what I'm wearing to school, well on the way there so no one can recognize me while I fly there; oh and I think I should get an alarm clock after school."

"Well alright, I suppose that okay… why do you want an alarm clock when Goten is so good at waking you up?"

Goten nodded his head in agreement "mhmm I am." He said with a smile.

"Nah-ah, it's a rude awaking every day, and I don't want to start off ever day being woke up that way that's all; no offense Goten." After that he started to shovel down his breakfast like Goten who just nodded since he too was stuffing his face.

"Alright fine, you can get an alarm clock; just curious why did you want to stay out late last night?"

"Oh I wanted to see the city at night."

She cocked her eyebrow not really believing that was the whole story "really see what of it exactly? Don't tell me you've become a delinquent and joined a gang, I had a feeling that this wh…" Gohan cut her off.

"I just wanted to see the lights of the city all lit up… that's all I swear."

She held her ground for a moment longer and saw some logic in what he said "alright, but you know swearing is bad, you shouldn't do that."

He rolled his eyes "bye mom I have to go now, bye Goten."

"Bye Gohan" they both said at the same time.

While flying peacefully to school once he reached the city he heard screaming once again, and couldn't help but to go see what was going on. So he flew down in his super saiyan form. When he reached the scene he stayed out of sight observing the antics going on. This time there was 8 thugs trying to rob the bank yet again. He looked at it bored hoping that it would be something more exciting. 'I bet that Videl will certainly be able to handle this one, well maybe suppose I should stay and see if she needs help, but if she doesn't hurry up I'm gonna take these guys out myself, what time is it anyway? Oh shit I don't have time to wait I'm gonna be late, gotta start this now.' He walked onto the scene and one of the cops recognized him from last time.

"Hey it's the gold fighter again, are you here to help out?" the cop shouted at him.

He face palmed because of that stupid cop now the robbers were aware that he was there "does the element of surprise mean nothing to you? And what the hell else would I be doing here?" he didn't wait for a response and pursued to the criminals.

"Hey kid you better get the hell outta here this isn't play school." One of the robbers mocked him.

He smirked evilly at that "if this isn't play school then why do you all have toys?" he said while looking at the 4 staring at their guns.

"We got a wise guy here boys, we know how to take care of wise guys." The robber said and the 4 of them all pointed their guns at Gohan and they were ready to shoot, but right when they pulled the triggers they were all on the floor unconscious and all bystanders had no idea how it happened but he just appeared in front of them; he then held his hand out toward the van and once again blasted the back two tires of it with a ki ball. "that should take care of that, and I'm sure that Videl there can help you out with the rest of them." He said as he was about to fly off but Videl stopped him and tackled him to the ground.

"Videl he's not one of the robbers!" a cop shouted at her.

They rolled a couple of times and when they finally stopped he ended up on top of her, he didn't even get to get over the shock of what happened cuz she flipped him over his head and pinned him on his back. "what the hell do you think you're doing?" she seethed at him. He couldn't respond though his world was spinning from all of what was happening. When she jumped on him he was already a foot off the ground, she smacked his face being impatient from not getting a response.

"Wh-what just happened?" he asked still a bit dazed.

She snarled at him "I'm asking the questions here, what the hell were you doing steeling my job?"

"What? I didn't."

"Really you didn't?"

"No I didn't, what just happened?"

" I think you did, and I just took your blonde ass down." She said smugly while still glaring at him.

'wait, what? she just took me down? For real, wow she's stronger than I thought she was, wait that means that she attacked me while I while my back was turned and for no reason, what a bitch.' He flipped her over after that thought and pinned her this time. "it isn't nice to attack people when they didn't do anything and aren't facing you."

"Well it's not nice to steel people's jobs either, but hey you did that so…" she once again flipped him over and slammed his back on the ground this time.

"What the hell is your problem, in case you didn't notice there is still a shit ton of stuff that has to get done, I was only helping."

"You didn't help shit, you just want to take my job."

"What is your job exactly?"

"I protect the city, that's what I do so just stay out of my way."

He scoffed at that "nice line where did you get it, your father?" she rose her fist and was going to strike him but her caught her fist "well protector of the city I think you should do your job." With that he threw her off of him by her fist. When she landed she rolled a little bit. "You should really learn some manners spoiled little rich bitch." He said as he flew off to go to school which he was now late to because of her.

5 minutes later he was changed and at the school opening the door for the class he was 15 minutes late for, "well, well Mr. Son you decided to show up after all, and why might you be late?" the teacher asked him.

"I umm over slept" he said sheepishly and did the trademark grin.

"Hmm well unfortunately that doesn't excuse you from a tardy now take your seat."

"Wow nerd I'm surprised that you over slept, I never thought that you would wanna miss school" Sharpner teased.

"Lay off Sharpy, hey Gohan don't you have an alarm?" Erasa asked sweetly.

"I don't, but I'm going to get one after school today."

"Oh that's splendid we can all go to the mall together, granted Videl even shows up" Erasa squeaked with glee.

"But I just have to get a clock, not much of a shopping trip."

"Nonsense Gohan, it'll be fun plus you'll be able to explore the city a little bit."

"Aren't you going to try and talk your way out of it?" he whispered to Sharpner.

"Nah, she won't have any of it anyway she'll drag us there if we say no" Sharpner whispered back.

"Oh…"

"Then it's settled, ooo the 4 of us are going to have a blast I'm sure of it" Erasa squealed with delight.

Just then Videl walked in 25 minutes late "well Miss. Satan I hope you have a better excuse than Mr. Son had." The teacher said to her.

"Huh?" was all she said as she looked in the direction of where Gohan is sitting; he was slouched down trying to hide behind a book. 'strange… he's late too. Gee wonder why that is, hmm he's got different clothes than the gold fighter today, that doesn't matter I know it's him!'

"Umm Videl, why are you late?" the teacher tried again.

"Oh sorry, there was a pretty big bank robbery this morning, and an altercation with an unruly spectator."

"Well… I guess I'll let it slide this time, but please try to be on time." she nodded and went to her seat glaring at Gohan the whole way over. "So, you were late too?" she asked right when she sat down.

'Man this girl really doesn't stop, does she?' he was about to answer when Erasa cut in.

"Oh Videl, it's wonderful we're all going to the mall after school today" she said overjoyed.

"And… who's this all?" Videl asked still glaring at Gohan.

"Well me, you, Sharpner, and Gohan isn't it great?"

"Oh very… so Go-"

"Hey did you see the gold fighter again today at the robbery?" Erasa cut her off.

She sighed "unfortunately yes I did."

"What, how can you say that's unfortunate? I think he's a great fighter."

"Pft, he isn't a great fighter he uses those tricks like at the cell games."

"Oh… we-" Gohan cut her off.

"There not tricks" he said plainly.

The 3 of them looked over at him, "and how do you know that?" Videl questioned.

"Well… umm… you see… what I meant… was…"

"I think what he meant was that there wasn't any televised thing for there to be any tricks" Erasa saved him.

"Is that what you were really going to say?"

"Uh-huh sure was."

"Whatever I still say that he uses tricks" Videl said as the bell rang for next hour.

On the way over to the mall was awkward to say the least. So much tension was not meant for such a small vehicle, they all took Erasa's Volkswagen beetle. Finally they reached the mall.

"I'm sure glad that, that's all over with, can you say awkward" Sharpner said as he got out of the car.

"Yeah I'm surprised it was so quiet in there" Erasa added.

"Well maybe it wouldn't be so awkward if somebody would tell the truth about something" Videl replied.

"Maybe it wouldn't' be awkward if somebody would layoff and mind their own business" Gohan stated.

"Will you two just stop for once? It's like a bunch of preschoolers fighting over chocolate milk for kami sake" Erasa said getting annoyed.

"I will only if she will."

"I will if he tells the truth."

"STOP IT! We are here to have fun and get to know each other better okay, we are not having it start out like this now put aside your bullshit for now okay?" Erasa asked but it was more of a demand.

They both nodded in compliance "Good now shake hands." They did and while they were shaking hands Videl noticed Gohan's watch was the same as the gold fighters when he grabbed her fist this morning.

"Nice watch" she said sarcastically when they let go.

'Oh no my watch, shit she totally recognizes it act casual a lot of people could have this watch.' "Thank you Videl."

Erasa smiled "see isn't that better; now let's go do some shopping."

They went on shopping and Videl was as suspicious as ever "so Gohan where did you get your watch?" he shrugged.

"I don't remember."

"C'mon babe quit wasting your time with nerd boy here, he isn't worth it." Sharpner said a bit jealous of all the attention Gohan was getting today and yesterday.

"What did I tell you about calling me that?" they screamed at him at the same time. He was dumbfounded, he wasn't expecting that.

"What's going on now?" Erasa said as she came out of a dressing room struggling with the strap of the garment she was putting on.

"Sharpners just being an ass again that's all' Videl said flatly.

"That doesn't surprise me" she laughed.

"Hey guys thanks for inviting me to come here with you but I have to go."

"What but it's still early where do you have to go?"

"I know but I have to go do some stuff, I'll see you guys tomorrow" they all watched him leave.

"Finally that nerd is gone."

"Sharpner stop it, it's not nice to say stuff behind people's backs" Erasa scolded him.

"Where does he have to go?" Videl said her part of her thoughts out loud.

"Who cares Videl, he's probably nerding out" Sharpner said rather annoyed that Videl was still thinking about him.

"One more rude comment Sharpner and your walking home" Erasa threatened. "But why do you care so much?"

"Thank you…"

They both rolled their eyes at Sharpner "well I believe that he is the gold fighter."

"Your kidding me?" Sharpner and Erasa said in unison.

"Nope, I know he's not blonde but he talks the same as him, he was wearing the same clothes as him yesterday, he has the same watch as him, and he kinda looks like him."

Sharpner cocked his eyebrow "I think you hit your head to much."

"Shut up, i mean if you saw him up close like I have than you would see it, I'm sure of it you guys have to help me find out."

"There is no way in hell I'm trailing nerd boy."

"That's it your walking home, but I think I see what your saying. Alright I'll help he's a cutie I think it would be fun to play spy on him… you don't like him do you V?"

She blushed "how could you say that? He annoys the shit out of me, I just want to know if he's the gold fighter or not."

"Huh right, I'll play along with that I guess, but you wouldn't be blushing if it wasn't true" Erasa teased her.

"I'm not blushing you flustered me."

"Ha ha that's not even a good lie, but okay I'll leave it alone."

"Good do leave it alone, that nerd isn't worth your time" Sharpner said as he started his walk home.

"Alright we start operation find out if Gohan is the gold fighter tomorrow."