Videl layed down on her bed. Why was this new kid bothering her so much? He seemed so familiar. Not that it's that important, he's just some nerd boy anyway. Although Erasa seem quite taken, not that that was abnormal.
Tall, dark hair that jets up, those dark eyes.. He seemed so small for how tall he is. Then there was him jumping an ungodly height to catch that baseball, which helped her team win, so she couldn't complain. Just become suspicious.
She walked back over to her desk. Taking out the contents of the file once more, she became frustrated. Why were these people so hard to find information on? Literally, what was in this file was everything she could find online, in the library, or through the Police. She'd have to give her dad credit, he did his research.
She looked at the faulty, cheap edition of the Inquirer that came out a month after her Father's defeat of Cell. The headline read: ALIENS ACTUALLY DEFEATED CELL. I mean, why would he even want that?
There were a couple other similar newspaper cutouts, all seemingly irrelevant. The bios her Father collected were on various fighters in the previous Martial Arts Tournament. Competition? Did her dad care that much to keep files on those he deemed worth fighting?
Hm.
Back to the picture. It was of three young teenage boys all wearing orange gis. For some reason, they looked a bit familiar. An older gentleman stood behind them in black, traditional Chinese garb. His grey hair distinct against the others black hair, or.. bald head.
Her communicator beeped again. Of course.
Gohan left Bulma's. Satan City needed all the help it could get. He had to stop another crime on his way home from school today. Geez!
He was pretty impressed with his new costume; he looked like a real superhero! He flew towards Satan City. It was time to show that city what he was made of.
Videl threw a punch at the thugs face, his stupid mask covering his identity. Well, not for long. Suddenly, a bomb went off to the side of her. Shit. That'll hurt later.
Videl was thrown back by the explosion, coughing loudly when her stomach made impact with the ground, knocking the wind out of her. And if that wasn't bad enough, she could smell smoke. Great.
She slowly got to her feet. She had to see if she could get people away from the rising flames slowly enveloping the bank she was in. And where did those stupid masked thugs go?! UGH.
She wobbled around, the smoke was getting thicker.
"HEY! IS ANYONE IN HERE?" She yelled. "I'M HERE TO HELP!"
She thought there was movement in the corner. She got on all fours, getting as low to the ground as possible to help with her vision. She saw a foot. Quickly, she worked her way over the foot attached to an unconscious bank teller. She quickly glanced around behind the counter, not seeing anyone else there.
She yanked the man over her shoulder. She'd just have to bolt for the emergency door on the side. The front door exploded with the bomb and was now barricaded by rubble.
But as Videl began to stagger towards the door at the opposite end of her location, she quickly realized this might not be her best option. Well, strike this. Let's break a window. Unfortunately, banks now install bulletproof windows in their buildings. Ironic. Can't break through yet can't break out. Shit. Again.
The smoke was getting thicker. She pulled her shirt up to her nose to prevent more smoke from entering her system. She needed to get this man out of here! Her vision was becoming fuzzy in addition to not being able to see five feet in front of her now.
She had to keep trying! She did not give up. And where did those damn thugs go?!
Videl could feel her knees giving in. NO! Keep trying to find an escape.
Yet suddenly, Videl felt very light. Almost too light, where did the man go she was holding? She felt something rock hard around her, carrying her?
Suddenly fresh air found it's way into her lungs. She gasped for more or it, coughing violently as toxic fumes threatened her lungs.
She looked up into the eyes of… a visor? What the hell?
A man leaned over her, wearing an orange helmet, green tunic, and… red cape? This was not real life. She was dreaming. She inhaled too much smoke.
Paramedics were quickly around her saying her name urgently, putting an oxygen mask around her head. Not real life.
Gohan had flown over Satan City to hear a bomb let off in the near distance. Uh oh.
As soon as he got there, he saw the Police everywhere. Luckily, he noticed some men covered in masks leaving the back of the bank. Oh no you don't!
After quickly rounding up the thugs and disposing of their weapons, he dropped them in front of the police. The Chief approached him.
"Look Mister, I don't know who you are, but Videl is in there as well as another bank teller!"
Videl? Videl Satan? Why was she inside the building? Was this her bank? No time for questions, as Gohan quickly ran into the building, ignoring the protests behind him.
The smoke was thick, but he could sense movement off to the side in the back. He found her just in time, as she quickly began swaying, tumbling over with the weight of the man on her shoulders taking her down. He grabbed her. She was safe now.
As he carried both Videl and the teller out of the burning bank, he was quickly met with officers and Paramedics everywhere. They took the teller into the ambulance, while he still held Videl. She began coughing, so he set her down to look at her more thoroughly.
He saw her bright blue eyes blink confusion, before she was strapped to a respirator and fainted.
Videl woke up in the hospital. Great. She looked over to see her Father sleeping on the chair in the corner of her room. It was dark outside. What time was it? It looked like she had been out for a couple hours at least. A nurse came in shortly after, her presence waking Hercule.
"MY BABY! DADDY WAS SO WORRIED! VIDEL! WHAT HAVE I TOLD YOU ABOUT FIGHTING WITH THE POLICE?! IT'S TOO DANGEROUS;"
She ignored him. She only heard this speech thousands of time. But it was her decision. And he loved her enough to give her whatever she wanted, including allowing her to fight crime "because it made her happy."
The nurse shakily asked Hercule Satan to stop yelling, that Videl needed her rest, but that she had a few quests waiting to see her outside if she'd have them.
Videl nodded, as the nurse opened the door to reveal the Chief and that Helmet head. It wasn't a dream? What happened?
"NOW MAKE IT QUICK, MY VIDEL NEEDS HER REST! Do you need anything Pumpkin?! Are you comfortable enough?!"
"I'm fine, Daddy. I'm about ready to go home, could you call for a ride?" He just needed to get out of the room. He was stressing everyone out.
"Oh, of course sweet pea! I'll call right away and I'll have one of the maids start a nice warm bath for you at home! How does that sound, honey?!"
"Perfect, Daddy. Thank you"
Hercules hustled out after glaring at the Chief and giving the Helmet head a odd expression. Whatever.
"Videl, I'm thankful you're ok. We were all worried about you. The rest of the team will be happy you woke up," said the Chief.
"Of course, Chief. How's the man I got out of there?"
"Oh he's fine, Videl! Actually.. um- this man next to me saved both of you…" the Chief said hesitantly. Who knew how she'd take that.
Videl quickly eyed Helmet head.
"And who are you supposed to be," questioned Videl to the man.
"Oh, uh, well.. I-I'm the Great Saiyaman, and I noticed the building on fire and just happened to be able to help. I'm glad you're safe Miss Videl. Now knowing that, I best be on my way," said Helmet head, er, "Saiyaman" nervously. He had his hand behind his head stuttering and laughing uncertainly.
Who the hell? Glad I'm safe? MISS Videl? That fake deep voice?
"Well, thanks for the assistance. You can go back to your Comic Con festival now. I'm sure you'll have your picture in the paper. Chief- thanks for checking up on me. Tell everyone back at the station I'm perfectly fine and will be taking calls again in the morning," said Videl shortly.
Even through his visor, she could sense him blinking a few times with his shoulders shrugged forward in exasperation and confusion. What? He should leave. What was it with idiots doing her job nowadays?
"Right, well see you around Miss Videl, Chief," stated Saiyaman who left pondering what exactly a Comic Con was. Maybe he should check that out.
