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Chapter 3: Training!?

"Speech"

'Thoughts'

It had been three days since Gohan had visited Lime and Mr. Lao. Three days of doing nothing but school work. Three days of being cooped-up in his house. It wasn't that he didn't like being home, he just preferred being able to enjoy some fresh air every now and then. Currently Gohan was on what was considered by his mother a "lunch break" where he was allowed to relax before continuing his school work. Today would be the day that he would have to talk to his mother about what he wanted to do. He just hoped that he didn't lose his hearing because of her reaction.

"Gohan, lunch is ready!" His mother calling him from downstairs.

"Coming mom." Gohan yelled back.

As Gohan and his mother sat at the table, Gohan was eating at a slower pace than usual.

"Sweetie, is everything alright?" His mother asked worriedly.

"Yeah everything's fine mom." Answered Gohan.

"Are you sure? You're not eating like you normally would." Asked the caring, but sometimes over protective mother.

"Yeah, it's just that… I just wanted to…something that I need to…." Stumbled Gohan

Chi-Chi noticing Gohan stumbling over his words told her son to spit out what he was trying to say. Mentioning that she wouldn't bite his head off with whatever it was.

"Okay mom. Please don't yell too much when I tell you this, alright." After getting a look that says go on, Gohan continues. "Well do you remember after the fight with Cell, how we went up to the Lookout to wish for everything to be fixed?" After his mother nodded, Gohan went on. "Well, just as we were deciding who should head to New Namek to wish dad back. Dad spoke to us through King Kai, stating that he wanted to remain dead." Gohan stopped, wondering if his mother was following his speech. Receiving another nod, he continued on once more. "Anyways just before dad "left," he wanted to make it clear to everyone on the Lookout, that he entrusted me to be the protector of Earth, and I have decided to continue training, in case of another threat ever appeared." Gohan finished closing his eyes noticing the look his mother was giving him.

"YOU WANT TO DO WHAT? I CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT I'M HEARING GOHAN. I THOUGHT YOU HATED FIGHTING, AND NOW I HEAR YOU WANT TO CONTINUE TO TRAIN. NO WAY YOUNG MAN. AFTER YOU FINISH EATING YOU WILL SPEND THE REST OF THE MONTH WITH YOUR HEAD IN THOSE BOOKS, SO YOU CAN BECOME A GREAT SCHOOLER. JUST LIKE I'VE ALWAYS WANTED YOU TO BE." Preached the very irate mother.

"Exactly mom, what you want me to become. Mom, it isn't that I like fighting, it's the fact that dad asked me to take on the role of protecting the Earth. Who else could possible do it, Vegeta? Retorted Gohan.

"If that is what it takes to keep you away from life and deaths situations, then yes. That man has done so much wrong in the past, I don't see why he should be made to do it to reconcile for it." His mother countered.

"Why should Bulma have to worry about battles alone, mom. I'm stronger than Vegeta is currently, and what if something would happen to him. Trunks would grow up without a father. Please mom, just let me do this. I need to do this." Pleaded Gohan.

Chi-Chi looking at her already too mature son closed her eyes and finally nodded. "Fine Gohan, but please promise me that you'll be safe. I couldn't stand it if something were to happen to you. Also Gohan, if you are going to continue to train, you have to promise me that you'll still study. Understand?" Gohan looking at his mother quickly nods his understanding and gives his mother a hug, thanking her for understanding why he made his decision. The two sat back down and finished lunch.

Roughly an hour later Gohan finished the work he started from the morning; and changed into one of his fighting uniforms, which was almost identical to Piccolo's minus the cape. Running downstairs, Gohan saw that his mother was sitting in the living room, looking at the photo album. His mother raising an eyebrow at her sons clothing speaks up asking her son a question. "Where do you think you are going; I know that I said that you could train, but the least you could do is at least wait a day, you know?"

"Yeah I know mom. However I figured that the best way for me to get back into a training schedule is to go to the people that I want to ask if they would be interested in training me." Replied Gohan.

"People?" Looking down at her son with quite a stern look, Chi-Chi continued. "Just who do you plan on training with Gohan?"

"Well, I first was going to ask Piccolo if he would help me out for some extra mental training. That way I can learn how to control my strength. Maybe I will even be able to learn how to levitate items." Looking at his mother as she closed her eyes; clearly not happy with his choice. Gohan decided to continue, before his mother could protest. "I know that Piccolo's not your favorite person, however he is very intelligent. My other choice is Vegeta."

At that Chi-Chi's eyes snapped open looking about ready to burst. "Why Vegeta Gohan, he's not only killed so many of our friends alone, but so many millions across the universe. Not only that, what makes you think that he'll even consider training you." Asked the nearly seething mother.

"Well besides me, Vegeta's the strongest being on the planet. I know that his past isn't pure; however, he helped us defeat Cell. Not only that, but dad saw that there was good in him, when dad let Vegeta live. Answered Gohan.

Once the mother son conversation was finished, Gohan took to the air heading thinking about which person to go see first. After thinking it through, Gohan started heading to his destination. About thirty minutes later, Gohan landed.

Bulma Briefs was sitting down in one of her large living rooms watching one of her mothers Soap Operas. She knew that her life was almost always full of ups and downs; however she has enjoyed all of the adventures that she has been on. All of sudden the doorbell rang; just as she was about to get up, Vegeta entered the living room.

"I'll get it woman. Just sit down and continue to watch your Soap." Demanded Vegeta.

To say Bulma was shocked would be an understatement. Vegeta had just done something nice for her. As Vegeta was coming back she was about to ask who was at the door, however walking behind Vegeta, was the world savior, her godson, Gohan.

"Hello Gohan, how are you doing?" Asked the blue haired woman.

"He is here to train." Vegeta stated simply.

As the two walked out of the living room, Bulma had shock on her face for the second time during the day. Her husband and his former rivals son were about to train. She never expected that to happen.

Well here is chapter three. It was the shortest of the three that I've written, however I really enjoyed writing this chapter. I hope I did Chi-Chi justice. I don't like the constant screaming woman, but I know that just wants what is best for her son.

Also, I know that it wouldn't take a long time to get to CC; however, Gohan is still a kid. No matter how mature he might be, he still likes to goof off every once in awhile.

Let me know what you guys think; until next time.