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Chapter 4

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The digital clock sitting in Videl's room changed from 1:59AM to 2:00AM. The wind was blowing in the window cooling off everything in the room. The cold season had recently left the city, turning into spring. It was still very chilly, but the days would usually promise comfortable weather for vacations or out door activities.

The nights were still cold... no doubt about that... That was why Videl had covered herself in at least two thick blankets this night.

The digital lights of Videl's clock continued to flash every once in a while, still being at the time of 2:00 AM.

This was the time Gohan slipped in. He stood at the edge of the window, and lightly jumped onto the cushioned carpet of her room. Walking towards the over sized bed for a person; he noticed the female sleeping peacefully while snuggled in two blankets.

Gohan looked to the clothing he currently wore. Sure... his body was more tolerant to the colder weather thanks to the constant flying around and heavy training in keeping himself fit. It only called for him to wear a light jacket and sweat pants. They would only be on the space ship for a few hours at most before they hit the red planet of Vegetasei.

He noticed her backpack to the side of the bed, just as she told him earlier that day. He put the straps around his shoulders and turned back to her. He decided that she might want to keep her blankets with her, so he snuggly wrapped them around her, making sure to keep her warm while he traveled in the cold spring night by air.

Carefully picking her up, he smiled noticing her peaceful state of slumber.

He just had the feeling she would be out for another few hours... Tine would move faster if she did rest. When on Vegetasei, she would always have to keep on guard, and she would need to watch out for herself.

Yes, Gohan did make a silent vow to protect her while on the planet... but the unpredictable usually occurred while on the saiyan planet.

He carried her carefully; she hardly weighed anything. He went back to the window, and jumped out while levitating and gently closed her windows before he flew off into the night.

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Videl stirred.

She was suddenly feeling a bit too warm for her liking... and she knew she needed to shed a blanket- or two- from where she currently lay.

She lifted her eyelids, and she lazily looked around the room. To her surprise, she wasn't in the comfort of her own bed. It looked almost like... she was in some kind of lab... or spacestation-

"Oh yeah..." she muttered as she yawned. She wrapped one of the two blankets around her, leaving one on the small cot she rested on, and walked to the entrance of the small room.

In pressing a button beside the door, she opened it and gazed around at her surroundings.

It seemed as if this small room was attached to the main control room. She lazily looked around.

She noticed Gohan sitting on the other side of the room, looking into space, quietly as the ship passed many stars.

As quietly as she could, her sock clad feet padded against the tiled flooring of the ship. And before she was able to approach him, Gohan breathed out with a smile.

"Good seeing you up, Videl."

He turned to her, all grins and smiles. He noticed her eyes blink every once in a while, as if still half asleep. He tilted his head to the side ever so slightly. "Did you have a good sleep?" he kindly asked her as she yawned once more.

"I guess..." was her only reply back.

Videl didn't exactly know what to say. She just woke up! For all she knew, she could still be dreaming, and all this could disappear any moment. But... she so noticed the ship shake, and it knocked her over. She fell against one of the chairs in the room, and she hissed in pain as her leg continued to be crushed under the force of this impact.

Gohan snapped his gaze back to where the ship was heading, and he lightly glared as he began to rapidly press buttons. "You might want to strap in one of these chairs, Videl. It seems we have a few visitors."

The ship shook once more, and it flung Videl to the floor. She felt like she was being tossed around like a rag doll! Luck seemed to be on her side however, when her head slammed against her arm. It did hurt like hell, but it was much better than losing consciousness.

She remained on the ground as another collision hit the ship.

But this time, a cursing man stomped in from another area of the ship. "Gohan! Put the boarder patrol on the screen! I swear if those no good-"

Videl looked up to the new man, and she tried to lift herself up. She was easily tossed back down on the ground, this time harming her head. She did lose consciousness this time... but only temporarily.

Gohan noticed this, and he silently cursed as he pressed a few more buttons. A saiyan's face popped onto the screen. It was one of the high generals.

Vegeta stood before the screen with glaring eyes and a dangerous snarl on his lip. "You had better explain why you were ATTACKING this ship soldier!" barked the prince as the general's surprised expression became evident.

"My deepest apologies sire! But there have been many-"

"Cut it," stated the prince. He was in no mood to speak rationally to this man and his crew. He was forced out of his training! "You will report to the throne room, and I will deal with you and your squad when I arrive."

The general was about to open his mouth to defend himself, but the prince beat him to it. "I will not take any excuses soldier, that is unless you would rather have a lower work position. That can easily be arranged." Vegeta gave the family smirk; those of the royal blood in the saiyan family ONLY did it properly.

The solder lowered his head. "Yes, sire."

Vegeta nodded his head as and left the vision of the screen. That was Gohan's cue to break the connection.

Gohan looked to the prince as he continued to curse. "Did your father report drastic measures as this before we left?" questioned Gohan as he stood up.

Vegeta shook his head as he took his seat. "No. It must have just sprung up. He becomes like that if his kingdom was just attacked by some foreigners." Vegeta growled as he turned his gaze to the hybrid saiyan. "My father doesn't think clearly when ever he orders for his armies to attack anything looking foreign."

Gohan nodded his head in understanding before walking to Videl's limp form. He carefully picked her up, and lightly touched the forming bruises. "They really should have been more careful, especially with a human aboard."

"A female nonetheless," muttered Vegeta as he gazed at her features. "If you want her to return to earth, you need to keep a very close eye on her."

Gohan nodded his head as he carried her in his arms, and he went to his own seat carrying her, and he held onto her tight. "I had thought the saiyans would leave me alone with in remaining 'unmarked' if I brought along a friend... who was of the opposite gender..."

Vegeta gave a small smirk. "It could be possible for them to leave you alone... that is if you DO mark her. That would stop much harassment between you and what she might experience."

Gohan blushed brightly, and he pouted. "But she wouldn't want that. I know she wouldn't want anything like that kind of responsibility to be given to her. We're still in high school!"

Vegeta shrugged his shoulders. "Usually saiyan males start searching for mates when they become fifteen, and have one when their sixteen." He began to laugh, "That's why many of the older women who are unmated harass you... because you are considered old for marriage terms."

"But that's the thing!" exclaimed Gohan as he frowned. "They're the same age as I! Give or take a few years- but they assume that I'm still searching! And I'm not!"

"And that reason is because you have found one," stated Vegeta looking to the girl in his arms. The prince so happened to notice the nasty bruise forming on her forehead.

"She's just a really good friend!" exclaimed Gohan as he held her closer. "And I vow to not let anything harm her!"

"As I stated before, it will be very difficult." Vegeta looked to the girl, "She is attractive for saiyan terms, and there are many unmated male soldiers in the military who would go after her."

"Then what do I need to do?" questioned Gohan in a sarcastic tone, "Do I need to clamp some kind of metal neck and shoulder brace on her to remain unmarked."

The prince nodded his head in a serious manner.

Gohan sighed.

Just wonderful...

Vegeta sitting beside the controls of the ship began to furiously type codes in as they headed to the surface of the planet.

"Hold tight Gohan, we'll be making a bumpy landing in a few moments..."

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The king of the planet waited impatiently as he stood outside of the earth spaceship. Yes, he did know his son was coming today with another saiyan- a half breed- to account for him and his family on earth.

It was like an annual check up to see how a family is doing on the planet they have decided to live on.

Usually the king would require all the saiyans to live on one planet then travel to others for different foreign affairs; this case however was strange.

The prince, having become lost and stranded on planet earth at a young age remained there till he was able to get the help he needed to return home. The problem was... he didn't wish to return after living on the planet for over a year in chaos and confusion. Yes, the saiyan prince didn't forget of his heritage as Kakarot, son of Bardock had years ago when the child was to have cleared part of the land for saiyan development.

That alone was a fluke but a blessing in itself.

It turned out that earth was the perfect planet to purchase technology from. There were quite a few brilliant scientists on the planet, and the king's son so happened to marry one.

The doors to the ship opened and it snapped the king from his thoughts.

He carefully watched as the saiyans emerged. First came out was his son; he was a mirror image of the king and had the same attitude... the prince was just a bit more logical than the king at times... even though he lost his temper many times.

Next to step out was the hybrid saiyan; the king raised an eyebrow when he noticed the female companion. He gave a small smirk. 'So... I see the kid is finally falling for the saiyan instincts than that of the human race.'

Gohan was a strange one. He was able to receive the strengths in both sides of the race, and he was a very lethal saiyan.

That was another reason why the king allowed them to remain on the planet Earth.

They had a select few warriors who could easily defeat the king- all were of saiyan blood though. They all said they were only remaining there because the planet needed protectors. And the king didn't blame the saiyans once he was forced to listen.

The human race was a pitiful one.

Up to a point they were very intelligent... but they didn't have any brawn.

"I see you were able to make it in once piece after Squad III began attacking."

The saiyan prince glared to his father and began to walk up towards the palace. "You caught me in a good mood. If it were any other day, you're good for nothing warriors would have become dust."

The prince chuckled low as he continued to walk down the halls, "You know very well, old man, that the threat isn't an empty one."

That made the king clench his teeth for a few seconds; even though he knew his son was absolutely correct he couldn't help but have anger towards his son still. "Of course," replied the king.

Gohan and Videl trailed behind.

Videl couldn't believe her eyes... She actually was woken back up just a few seconds before they left the ship. She just left her blankets in the ship only leaving her with a loose shirt and drawstring pants. Her long hair was loose... and she knew she would need it to cover up her neck.

Videl knew a thing or two about saiyans, and she didn't want to take any chances.

But the person whom she seemed to admire was standing before her. The saiyan king was talking to his son, and they were only a few steps ahead of them! Of course... many armed guards very loyal to the house of Vegeta surrounded the four

"It makes me curious Vegeta," stated the king as he looked back to the two of human blood. "Why did the girl come along?"

"She's his best friend, and they both are working on a family tree project." Vegeta lowered his voice as he leaned closer to his father, as if this were to be a secret. "There seems to be something fishy about the girl's family line... and my wife noticed it." He leaned back. "She might be the key to something big... concerning the earth. We haven't figured it out as of yet."

"Is that so?" questioned the king as he glanced back to her. She and Gohan were conversing between each other. The king noticed her petite figure, and the way she walked. He noticed the way she smiled, and frowned. He noticed the seriousness in a phrase she might have stated, then light heartedly. But... no matter what qualities she might have shown at that moment... there just seemed to be that thing he couldn't name. "There is something about her, but I can't put my finger on it."

The prince smirked, "She has the potential to become a great warrior. She is more than likely the strongest female on the planet Earth; I've seen her fight before." The prince smirked, "She's good."

Gohan walked up towards the two men, as well as Videl. Both looked to the monarchs. "Could it be okay if Videl and I travel to my grandfather's home?" questioned Gohan to either one, "I would like to try and complete this assignment before I can set my focus on training."

The prince waved his hand in the air dismissing the teen. "Just be back before dinner. I will be expecting you to spar with me later today."

Gohan just blinked before he nodded his head dumbly. But only after a moment of useless thinking, the hybrid saiyan male swiftly picked Videl up in his embrace, and flew off to his family's home on the other side of the planet. They were after all, of third class.

The king just smirked as he watched them off. "There will be many disappointed females when they notice that girl. Gohan is what they consider a 'teen idol' with some of the saiyan females. They know he's incredibly strong even though his saiyan blood isn't pure."

The prince shrugged his shoulders. "My son doesn't exactly have pure saiyan blood, but he does have the royal blood. He's already reached the super saiyan level, in which took me many years to achieve. That kid... he's going to be stronger than I when he reaches adult hood."

The king nodded his head as he continued to walk the halls of the palace. "Of course, but we can't let everyone know the secret between saiyan and human hybrids."

The prince nodded his head. "Yes, of course."

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I am actually very tired to not read over this... so I'm going to stop here with the fic. I apologize with any mistakes made for this chapter.

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