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Chapter 3

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Gohan sighed as he looked up to the ceiling. He had been lying in bed for what seemed to be about fifteen minutes now. The morning sun was about to peak into the heavy blinds wanting to wake up everything and everyone in its path. His dark orbs turned down to his friend, who was still in the land of the dreaming. She didn't have a care in the world as she cuddled up to him, something she had done out of habit.

Both were still at Capsule Corporation, as were the other Z warriors who had decided to stop in for the 'Engagement' Party. It was still quite humorous at what had happened the night before...

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Goku laughed joyfully as he brought out a few cases of sparkling cider while setting them down on the table; Chichi came in with the wine glasses as did Bulma. For the parents of Gohan this was a night of celebration in such events happening; their oldest son was getting married!

Vegeta sat at the side of the room; his arm crossed in a casual fashion- the only thing different about him now was the smile, which graced his face. It could have easily been mistaken as a smirk though. Even with all of his time here on this planet, he couldn't help but finally feel comfortable to call this place home. He still had his pride scream at him for making such a choice to live among some of the weakest beings in the universe. It was worth the trouble though. He had some fun playing target practice with the humans who irritated him in some way.

Oh well... all was good though.

The princes' gaze turned over to the starring, soon to be, full mates. They stood in a corner looking very much as deer caught in headlights as the people continued parading in the large living quarters laughing, giving their congratulations, or looking around for something to eat. Even though this was a party meant for both Gohan and Videl, they felt incredibly uncomfortable.

Videl grabbed Gohan's hand and carefully led her boyfriend- er... 'Fiancée' to the fresh air of the night. She couldn't help but bump into a few of the graduates or teachers as she made her way out of the claustrophobic and stuffy room. Gohan looked up noticing the glass doors leading to the balcony. Finally they could get into a slightly less uncomfortable atmosphere where they could actually breath for a change. Both were about to make a mad dash knowing a certain freedom awaited them... that is until they noticed two bodies blocking their only exit.

Videl and Gohan lightly frowned at the cherubic faces of the little demonic hybrid saiyans. Both children had bright smiles gracing their face, a very iffy situation if you ask the teenage couple. "Goten, Trunks? Could you two step out of the way?" asked Gohan a little more than annoyed. He already had too much on his mind; so much was now against him (or possibly for him). He didn't know of which he could decide on at the moment.

The big bright eyes of Goten grew five sizes larger as he stared up at the teens. Now, if you didn't think big watery eyes with a lip were adorable, this would have made you fall to your knees almost crying at seeing how angelic his facial features were now. But all in all, Gohan and Videl cautiously eyed the young saiyan knowing something must have been going on... Something was in the air; they could just feel it!

Goten lightly smiled up to the two teens; he rocked back and forth on his feet as a look of nervousness crossed his features. It was then noticed that Goten was hiding something behind his back, highly suspicious of the young chibi to do if you ask me.

Videl took a knee so she could be eyelevel with Goten. "Are you hiding something behind your back, Goten?"

The brother of Gohan and best friend of Trunks turned to look up to the young woman. His eyes, if at all possible, became even cuter as he nodded his head. A small nudge from the young saiyan prince was noticed as he looked over to his best friend, and the brother of Gohan brought his hands around to the front. A small black velvet box was noticed.

Videl paused as she looked at the box then turned back to Gohan. She cocked an eyebrow. Gohan was also in that state of confusion almost expecting anything to happen at this time.

Opening his box up, Goten revealed a one-karat diamond ring. "I noticed this slip out of Gohan's pocket; I thought this might be for you."

Almost immediately Videl's eyes watered up as she looked on to the ring. It was so cute! Yet, it was quite humorous at the same time. She looked over to Gohan; his face was paler than a ghost. And not wasting any time, she wrapped her arms around his neck kissing his lips fully.

Of course... it wasn't till 30 seconds later that he realized what happened.

Videl also couldn't help but laughing when she heard Gohan cursing in the mental link they held. Of course he was going to be giving her the ring soon... thanks to that stupid announcement in rushing for the two's marriage... But he really did hope to ask for her hand in marriage... just not immediately.

And Videl spoke into the bond saying, 'Were you planning this the entire time?'

Gohan began shaking his head 'no'. 'I... I had wanted to give it to you a little later... I don't know where the boys found it!'

That brought her to laughter as she looked back down to Goten. "Well, thank you Goten. It's very sweet of you to give it to me... as well as your brother."

She looked back to his eyes. That was when she realized her arms were still wrapped around his neck. It seemed as if she were hanging from her arms due to Gohan's significant height difference. One would ask how she was able to give her 'fiancée' a kiss on the lips with him being so tall... Did she jump? Did she fly? THAT... is a question no body knows. She let go, falling flat on her two feet remaining beside the two boys.

Now with brighter smiles, she leaned against her fiancé and held up the ring. "Well, there is no sense in hiding it now... or denying what is rightfully to be mine." Her smile was one in a million as she glanced to Gohan. Still, he was stupidly gazing at the ring wondering how the boys got a hold of it. "Gohan?"

His gazed state snapped away as he blinked towards his soon to be wife. He noticed her show him the brilliant diamond ring. "I would really like for you to place this on my ring finger." She brought her lips close to his. "You are, after all, my soon-to-be husband and mate."

And his look of confusion turned to a smirk as he picked up the ring from the small velvet box. He carefully grabbed Videl's hand while gently slipping the engagement ring on her finger. "You know, Videl, it really suits you."

Videl smiled as she gazed at the ring. "It does, doesn't it?"

CLICK.

Both Videl and Gohan paused. Now... to Gohan that noise was very foreign. To Videl... however, she was all too familiar with that sound.

They both looked up.

About fifty clicks and flashes went off at the same time as dozens of cameras went off at the same time. Countless reporters started to flood the couple with questions. Of course... to a saiyan, the mass crowd's questions would have sounded more like a mass of 'blahs' to one who's hearing was better than a dog.

Of course, in such a situation, Gohan would have died if he were constantly attacked with such a verbal assault. It would leave him only to sending a few energy blasts. Nothing much. He knew it would quiet the crowds... or possibly send them running as if he were an angry Vegeta.

But alas! His savior was standing right beside him! With all the questions she was being smothered with, she was easily answering them back sending the paparazzi away happy as could be with their questions being answered for a gossip section in their paper.

'Videl! How- How do you do it?' he questioned though the bond utterly amazed at such a talent.

Videl glanced at him, giving the saiyan her killer smile before looking back to the crowd. 'You can thank my dad with all the press conferences he holds.'

No one would realize how much of an angel she seemed to Gohan at this moment.

Of course... these reporters questioned him also... only his questions were more on the... ahem... personal side... Bright blushes were evident when he tried to give a less embarrassing way to explain a few things about his and Videl's relationship.

It was a wonder how they remained standing there for about three hours just asking questions. No matter how hard they tried to answer the questions... new ones that they would have never though of would spring up! That irritated the two more than anything... But they wouldn't acknowledge that fact to the media.

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Gohan paused as he glanced to the ring that graced his fiancés finger. It was lovely... just lovely. He snuggled into the sheets so his body could grasp the warmth the person beside him was offering, and so he could get some more shuteye. Those paparazzi were merciless. Merciless I tell you!

He paused... but maybe... just maybe... this day wouldn't be so bad...

Click.

Gohan's eyes shot over to the opened window. He glared at the sight of a photographer ready to snap another picture of him and his fiancé cuddled in bed. Gohan growled as he heard another snap.

This was going a bit TOO far.

The saiyan lifted his muscular arm, his finger pointing to the lens of the camera. And with a burst of energy, a beam formed as it made a small hole in the window but completely shattered the camera and film with it.

He smirked lightly before he pointed his finger to the photographer. At this point... the nosy man realized his error, and he took the hint. Of course, one without such powers would run and scream for their mommies as soon as they knew they would have a small chance in surviving this strange instance.

Of course... to Gohan any measures needed to be taken so he could snuggle in with his mate just for a short time longer... and get some much needed and deserved sleep.

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I have NO CLUE how long this chapter was just sitting in my computer... I just reached 5 pages... and I already had three. I hope this makes some sense... mainly because I'm completely lost to what I was going to write before. I'm sorry if I had some of you guys worrying about my existence... I'm going quite well... now that school is on break. I recently changed my schedule so Band would no longer be on my list of things to do. That alone was taking away my weekends and free time. Three different school bands was I in... And I didn't like it one bit. That class has been replaced with a Study Hall... so I might get more of my homework done giving me more free time at home. But then again... I might join the school's newspaper team... But that'll help to improve my writing skills. (Shrugs) Don't know... only time will tell.

I'm going on vacation with my family... I'll be leaving at a ridiculously early hour and await a long, LONG car trip. I know I'll be able to squeeze some writing time in... Especially since the trip is about 12 to 14 hours long... it's almost as bad as my Band Bus Trip to Branson! Oy! That was torture... I'm surprised the band isn't in an insane asylum!

One more word of what I have been doing... I have felt a call to write a novel. Yes... a novel to be published. From the research I'm completing... and the outlines I'm coming up with for the story... my novel could be any where from 50 chapters... to 100 chapters... My head is spinning just thinking about it... I already have 6 or 7 chapters written... I have like... four more till the 50 to 100 chapters comes into play... trust me... I am thrilled that I have been given this task from the Most High... but I'm also overwhelmed at what He wants me to put in this story... But I'll still use these fanfics as practice in my writing... I've felt that I've run a little slack... some of you might have noticed... and I apologize for it... but I'll be working on it to try and improve it.

Send me a note or email me if you need to get ahold of me! I check my mail ever so often!

-Takuma