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Summary: Goku and ChiChi have been apart for 2 years, and Goku is dejected. He meets Raina, and things start to look up. But what is this dark cloud hovering over the world...again. Rated M for later chapters.
Chapter three-
"Gohan...what are you doing here?" Videl asked, coldly, standing on her door step with her arms crossed. She couldn't see his face, for he was staring at his feet. When Gohan looked up, and into Videl face, the latter gasped.
"Gohan..."
The Demi-Saiyan looked dejected with a weary expression on his face. Videl could tell that he had been crying by the severe red puffines around his eyes. Her anger completely forgotten, Videl pulled Gohan into the mansion, and up into her room.
Raina stirred. Her head hurt worse than before. She couldn't move, she felt to heavy. It seemed the only thing that wasn't broken was her ears, for she heard strange voices from every which direction.
"So what should we do with her?" One voice said. It sounded weird, slightly perverse, but undoubtedly male.
"Well, we could give her a senzu bean. That should help her out some" This voice was a little deeper than the first; thoughtful.
The last voice was that of a old man. "I think I have a few of those laying around here. I need to talk to Korin about supplying me some more."
Raina shot up, her hair flowing around her head in bushy chaos. Everything had gone a stony quiet. She looked around for the source of the stratchy voice. First her eyes landed on a strang looking pig creature, complete with floppy ears and a big snout. Of course, this wasn't who she was looking for. Raina turned her head to the left, and met a pair of curious black eyes staring back at her. This one was a young man. Along with those dark eyes was a mop of black, messy hair and six litte dot in groups of two going down his forehead. Nervously, the man stratched the place where his nose should have been. He was too young. Lastly, Raina came to a old man she had seen before. Bald, red sunglasses, short, flower prints, khakis, and sandels.
"Are you m-master Roshi...?" Of course she already knew this, but one couldn't be too sure.
Said master was taken aback, but only slightly. He stared at the woman with distrubing intensity.
"Yeah, that's me." He said devilishly. "And who might i ask is inquiring?" The old man raised his eyebrow suggestingly. The young woman pinkened undered the master's perverted gaze, bowing her head to escape the unwanted attention. She winced at the small movement.
"Hold on a minute." Raina casted her eyes to the young male as he stood, clearing a way to a little room in the back of the house. After a minute, he returned with a little brown bag. Fishing his hand inside, the black haired man, pulled out a medium sized, green bean.
"Here" He said, handing Raina the bean. He shot the elder man a withering glance before he turned back to Raina. The woman in question brought the bean up to her gaze, and studied it. It had to be the biggest vegetable she had ever seen in her whole life. Like the kind you only read about in the story Jack in the Beanstalk.
"Uh..what is this, and what do I do with it?" She asked, meeting the male's black eyes with a confused expression. The man stood there and looked at her for a few seconds...before he laughed.
"It's called a Senzu bean, and if you eat it, it'll fix your injuries right up!"
Raina stared. Was he serious? What did he think she was crazy? Raina's nose wrinkled in doubt. But maybe this was one of the things her uncle was talking about. Those crazy things that you just had to follow your heart and believe. Uncle Zeke had said that with Roshi..there would be a lot of those crazy things.
Raina nodded her head firmly.
O.k. Uncle...I can do this.
With that she tossed the bean into her mouth.
Krillin watched as the woman struggled to chew the hard bean. Yeah...he probably should have warned her about the texture. However after she swallowed the woman's expression perked up immediately.
"...Wow..." The woman jumped up, stretching to her full height of five-foot-four. She twisted from side to side, bended, and touched her toes; making sure everything was in working order, he supposed.
"This is great. Thank you..uh..." The woman smiled sheepishly. "I'm sorry, but...I don't even know what your name"
Krillin smiled. He was beginning to like this woman. "The name's Krillin. That's Oolong over there, and you seem to know who this old perv is-"
"Yes, Master Roshi...he's the reason why i'm here." The woman said, her gaze landing on Roshi. "My name is Raina Monroe, and I came here all the way from the states to train with you. You didn't receive a letter from my uncle?"
Krillin gaped. The woman named Raina bowed deeply to a overly excited Roshi. Oolong was no better. To those two, having a woman in the house, alone with them, was like the ultimate prize for perverts like them. Krillin didn't think this woman knew what she was getting herself into. No, not at all.
"Letter?" Oolong openly leered at Raina, his eyes leaving nothing unturned. "This old goat never reads his mail"
"Oh...I see." Raina said softly, staring intently at her hands. However, she continued.
"I promise I will be the best student, Master, and that I will try my very best. My Uncle Ezekial Monroe said that you were the best martial artist in the world, and that he trained under you when he was a young man"
"Yes, Yes, I remember young Zeke. Good man, Good man... but about you my dear..heh- heh..." Roshi chuckled pervertedly.
Krillin stared at the woman, Roshi's voice becoming only a echo in the back of his head.
Raina. She was very pretty; Exotic even. He could tell that she was a sweet girl; a little shy, but overall determined. A deep fire within. Now that he thought about it...heck...she would be just perfect for...
Krillin's eyes widened.
It took him by surprise. The suddeness of it! The randomness! Yes, it was random and sudden, but damn...it was genius! Better than a simple pep talk, for sure!
Krillin, you son-of-a-bitch...you're a fucking genius!
This was the chance he'd been looking for, and he'd be damned if he let it slip through his fingers. Now, Krillin had had his share of crazy ideas, and some of them had cost him his life, but...this was so crazy that it just might work. Hell, it had to work. But the question was...
How to make it work? The black haired man frowned in deep concentration. This had to be taken into deeper consideration. So, Raina wanted to train. Hmm. O.k. That was fine and well...but... she didn't necessarily have to train with Roshi, now did she? Krillin answered his own question. Now, If he could only persuade her, give her a push in the right direction. He needed something that would completely turn Raina against training with Roshi. But, what? Sure, he was old, but, well, that never stopped Roshi. Hm. So, what else could there possibly be?
It came to Krillin like a bolt of lightning.
Said man smirked foxily.
Sorry, old timer, but someone else needs this way more than you.
Krillin, glanced at his old master, hanging on to his every word, waiting for the perfect opening.
"So, you want to be my student, Raina" Roshi chuckled devishly, rubbing his hands together gleefully.
Raina shifted uncomfortably. She glanced at Master Roshi, yet immediately casted her eyes downward again. This guy was really giving her a bad vibe. She couldn't see his eyes, but Raina had a feeling that they were just eating her up; the little pig man was no better who was blatantly undressing her with his beady eyes. However, her mind was made up. Master Roshi was the best, or so she heard directly from her uncle. She couldn't handle an old pervert and his pet pig, right? With a weary sigh, Raina Monroe would seal her faith.
"Yes, I want to become your-"
"If you want the best then I have another suggestion"
Everyone's attention shifted to the source of the voice. Krillin glanced at Raina, before his eyes fell on a confused and irritated Roshi.
"Krillin, what in the hell are you doing? " The old man said in disbelief. What in the heck did he mean by another suggestion!
Krillin shrugged, and said calmly. "Saving this girl from your 're a dirty old man, and if she's left alone with you, there's no telling what you'll do to this poor girl. Openingly eyeing that girl up as if she was a piece of meat. For shame"
Roshi sputtered. "Heh-W-what? I-I didn't-I mean w-wasn't- I-it wasnt'-"
"Plus, Oolong lives here as well, and I gurantee you he wouldn't be any better. Probably worse."
"Hey! I can keep my hands to myself!" The shapeshifter snorted offensively.
Doubtfully, Krillin thought. "Anyway, I have a better idea. I've given It some thought and...I think Goku should train her. Don't you think so, Master Roshi?"
Krillin looked at Roshi, and the latter returned the gaze. Surprise, Confusion, then Igitation crossed the elder's face; however, the younger man held a rather smug look on his own. They stared at each other for several minutes. Roshi trying to figure out his former student, and Krillin trying to convey a message to Roshi through his eyes. This went on for another few minutes until, finally, a toothy, almost goofy, grin appeared on the old man's face.
"Not a bad idea, Krillin" He said, shaking his wrinkly head.
I get it now, heh...Krillin you son-of-a-gun
Krillin smirked. "I know, right."
Oolong, completely lost, dropped out of the conversation. Tea was in order.
"Back in a sec..." He grunted.
"Uh...excuse me, but...who is Goku?"
Krillin gave Raina a brilliant smile. "Goku Son is a great martial artist that lives in the secluded mountions of Mount Paoz. He's very strong, and he's not a pervert. No offense, Master Roshi.
"None taken." Roshi said, turning his shaded eyes on Raina. "Besides the obvious, I couldn't possibly train anyone with these old brittle bones of mine. Goku is young, and very strong as Krillin said. Of course, he was a old student of mine, so it's to be expected."
Krillin refrained from rolling his eyes. "Anyway, what do you say, Raina. How about it?"
Raina couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss. A minute ago, Roshi was all to happy to accept her offer, but now he was practically throwing her away. She didn't understand, and she wasn't so sure.
"Uh...this, Goku. Is he really that good?"
Krillin grinned. "The best"
Roshi nodded, accepting a warm cup a tea from Oolong. " He has even surpassed me. Very good, Martial artist. You couldn't go wrong with him"
Raina took her cup, and thanked the little pig before taking a small sip. He surpassed Roshi? Maybe, he was a good fighter then. What would it hurt?
"Well, if you recommend him..." She said softly.
"Absolutely" Krillin chuckled lightly, taking his tea. "You won't regret it"
Videl watched, silently, as Gohan slept on her canopy bed, a deep frown transforming his handsome features. She sat in the rocking chair sitting catacomb in the corner, her heart heavy in her chest. She wasn't mad anymore. How could she be after Gohan had spilled his heart, breaking down right in front of her.
Videl rushed to her room, Gohan in tow. She didn't know what was wrong, but if Gohan had been crying...crying. It had to be horrible. When Videl reached her bedroom, she pulled the door open, and tugged Gohan inside. Shutting the door, the young girl turned to her surly friend.
"Gohan..." Videl said, softly. Her heart was breaking at the sight of Gohan...like this. If she could help it, Videl never wanted to see him like that again. Ever. When Gohan spoke, his voice was shallow; pained around the lump in his throat.
"My family...is falling apart" He broke down, crushing Videl to him like a life line. Videl couldn't help her own tears from flowing as Gohan tore at the seams.
Videl closed her eyes, the memory still fresh in her mind. The things that Gohan had told her. New things and old ones that he'd never shared with anyone. Like when he was younger, and he and Goten he heard that dreadful conversation between their mother and father. Gohan had opened up completely to Videl, saying that he didn't want to lose her like he was losing everyone else. Videl heart swelled throught all the pain and suffering. Her eyes opened, landing on Gohan as he twitched slightly in his sleep.
She loved him. She loved him so much.
Videl jumped when Gohan voice rose unexpectedly.
"Mom...why?...mommy...please...dad...come back...I miss you...Goten...i'll take care of..you...little brother..."
He was talking in his sleep. Videl's heart clenched as the word's spilled unconciously form Gohan mouth. However, Her heart nearly leaped in her thoart as the next words tumbled out.
"Videl...I love you...so much..."
Videl's breathing quickened. Maybe she'd heard wrong. He couldn't love her. Gena... he liked her...didn't he?
"Videl...Gena...doesn't matter...I...love...you..."
Apparently, he didn't. Videl stood up, and made her way to the side of the bed. She looked down at Gohan, his brow smooth as a babies bottom. Sleeping peacefully.
Videl smiled.
Silently, she slipped into bed, cautious of Gohan's slumbering body. Videl slipped her arms around Gohan waist, snuggling against his inviting warmth.
"Videl..."He sighed.
Videl melted. "I love you...Gohan Son"
(This part is more filler like. I know...the dreaded filler. I do apoligize. But hey, it has Vegeta! Yet, if you don't want to read it then it's your call. I just needed something to fill up the gaps, anyway)
Vegeta destroyed the last of the droids, throwing them in the ever growing pile. He picked up the discarded towel, and wiped away the sweat and blood that had collected on his wide, bulging chest (I will be professional and control my drool reflex!). He left the G.R. (Gravity Room, but of course you knew that, right), and followed his rumbling stomach to the kitchen. Opening the fridge, the Saiyan Prince took out his desired trimmings for his sandwich. Kami! When had he last eaten? A day ago...more even? No matter. The Saiyan prince would make up for lost time. Vegeta sat down at the empty table, and started to eat his twenty, freshly made sandwiches. When he was done, the Saiyan Prince returned to the Gravity Room. Vegeta stepped into to room, muscles tensing automatically.
"VEGETA!"
Said Saiyan scowled. Vegeta didn't have to look up to know whom that voice belonged to. He did anyway to see the face of Bulma Briefs, jaws set and eyes fierce. She was standing in the middle of the room, arms crossed. Looking at her now, Vegeta eyes softened a fraction of an inch. Not noticably, of course.
"What do you want, onna?" He asked, putting as much nonchalance in his voice as he could. As if she wasn't there, the Saiyan Prince continued to train, starting off with a set of Three-hundred push ups. Vegeta could feel the hostility coming at him in waves. Bulma marched, or rather wobbled, over to Vegeta, and stood right beside his head; hands on expanded hips.
"I'll tell you what i want, Vegeta." Bulma said, her voice low, deadly. "I want you to get out of this damn Gravity Room, and spend time with your son"
Vegeta grunted. This again. How many times had he heard this before. The you should spend enough time with your son speech.
To many for Vegeta to even care to count. That's how many.
So Vegeta gave the same answer he did every time."I do spend time with the brat. We train."
Bulma scoffed. " I'm not talking about training, Vegeta. If that was the case then I wouldn't be on your case right now. Now, listen"
"Do I have a choice?" Vegeta grumbled, switching to use only one hand.
"No" Bulma said, smugly. "Not really"
"What movie do you want to watch brat?"
The mauve haired pre-teen shrugged his shoulder as if he didn't care either way. The males stood awkwardly, side by side, looking in two different directions.
"Well, pick" Vegeta said, grumpily.
Trunks sighed. He looked at the list of movies on the board, none of them he wanted to see.
"Tila the Jade Samurai?" He mumbled, lamely. It was a question more than anything. Vegeta looked up at the board for only a second before giving a half shurg.
"Fine whatever" He didn't give a damn either way. Here was all this lost time that he could be using to train. Bulma and her damned hormones.
Well, at least it was a martial art movie.
A/N: Chapter three is finished! And it took my a while, too -_-. Anyway, Raina is now well on her way to meeting Goku, Goten is going back to Mount Paoz, Gohan and Videl in the near future, maybe. Anyway, I hoped you enjoyed. Chapter four is on the way! Reviews, would be much obliged! :)
To you, dear reader
-Rashakra Nara.