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The Earth stands still: The Coronation Day
Several days passed as normal. People went to work, kids went to school, events took place as normal. The usual ebb and flow of daily activity around the larger businesses took place as usual. Only one train of thought though was prominant in the minds of everyone on Earth, the crowning of the new Prince of the Ox Kingdom. The morning of said event, all businesses were closed, schools were shut down, and traffic was virtually non-existant expect for the traffic heading towards the Ox Kingdom palace. Literally thousands of vehicles were heading towards that destination. Only a few of that number would be able to gain access to witness the event first hand. Nobody had been informed of who the new Prince was, but anyone attending was making their own assumptions of who it was. Some thought it would be a guy almost as big as the Ox King himself. Others were guessing it would be some skinny, nerd-like kid. There was a rare few that imagined it would be a martial artist type person with enough power to lead the entire world, let alone just the Ox Kingdom. Dignitaries from around the world arrived close to an hour early just so they could gain entry without the media getting in their way and to avoid the massive group of people that was already congregating outside the palace doors.
Meanwhile at the Son residence:
"GOHAN! IT'S TIME TO GO! HURRY UP!" The Son matriarch was getting impatient to say the least. Granted, they could be at the palace in seconds thanks to Goku's Instant Transmission technique, but it was the general idea, she hated being late for anything and always left early when possible. Gohan walks into the room a moment later, already dressed in the outfit he had chosen for that day. He had opted to go in his Super Saiyan form so people wouldn't know his real identity, and his mother was fine with that. "I'm ready mom. Just a bit nervous I guess. It's not everyday someone can say they're being crowned Prince of the most influential and largest Kingdom in the world." Him, his dad, and Chichi all dive into the breakfast they had so they wouldn't be super hungry when they arrived and finish it off within minutes. After some last minute preparations and checking to make sure their clothes weren't covered in crumbs, they IT'ed to the palace and out of view of the media which was setting up camera's in the main hall. The camera's being used that day included the two provided by CC. People around the world were waking up and turning on the station that would be broadcasting the coronation ceremony. The Ox King was already waiting for them and grabs the trio in a big bear hug when he notices they had arrived. "So glad to see you three here. I am so excited for today and I hope each of you are as well. Today is going to be a huge day and one the world will not forget for a long time to come." He glances at Gohan noticing the golden hair. "Well, they might not know your real identity that way, but guaranteed they will recognize you as the kid from the Cell Games. They would have to be totally blind to not see that." "I'm totally okay with that grampa. As long as they don't know the real me and harass me and our family, then I'm okay with them knowing I was the kid from the Cell Games. This way, they'll also know I'm perfectly capable of protecting them if it becomes necessary." A small grin and nod was his only answer as he gets taken down the hall to get some final touches on his outfit and overall appearance.
King Furry, Hercule Satan and his daughter Videl, and multiple other dignitaries from around the world arrived while all that was taking place down the hallway. None of them knew what to expect, but they wanted to be sure everything was in order. Nothing was left to chance and repeat checking was a common thing with them. The media was finished setting up the camera's and were patiently waiting nearby. The palace attendants were making sure everyone was seated at the proper tables for the reception to follow the ceremony itself. Chichi headed into the kitchen to help with the mass preparations. Goku decided to just stand near the doors as a guard and monitored the flow of people to and from the palace and surrounding courtyard. Like Gohan, Goku had gone in Super Saiyan form so he wasn't as easily recognized but people were talking about him being at the Cell Games. The other Z-fighters also had showed up and were being guards around the area. Since people recognized them as being from the Cell Games, many began whispering among themselves about the possibility of the Delivery Boy being the new Prince. None of them knew just how accurate they were on that assumption. A few minutes later, things got underway. The Ox King moves to the front of the camera's and gets everyone's attention.
"Hello to everyone and thank you all for coming today. Today will change the course of the lives of many people, my grandson included. A couple years ago, I had asked my daughter to take over as Queen of the Ox Kingdom in my place. Considering she has chosen to be a housewife instead and have a few kids, she declined. Her eldest son was asked if he would agree to being Prince and agreed to do so when the time came. I know many of you would like to know his name, but for the sake of his privacy and that of his family, I will not disclose that information today. If he decides at a later time to disclose his identity, it will be in his time and his way of doing so. I would like to take this moment also to welcome King Furry and the other dignitaries from around the world. Thank you so very much for attending this event. Considering how young my grandson still is, I will still be here for a time to teach him everything he needs to learn. Considering he is part of the group that helps keep our world safe, I can only expect so much from him. I would hope that everyone here respects his need for privacy and doesn't follow him to where he lives. There is a very fine line between reporting news and harassing someone. I would hope every one of you knows the difference between the two. Now, without further delay, let us get this ceremony underway."
He steps to one side to retrieve a golden circlet which was positioned on top of a pillow and turns to look behind him at his grandson. The media looks at the boy and their jaws drop as they instantly recognize him as the kid from the Cell Games. A stern look from the Ox King made them keep their mouths shut before he turns again to Gohan. "Your time has come to help govern this kingdom and to help protect its citizens. We have already seen you have what it takes to protect the people as you have recently protected the world. With this crowning, you take on the responsibilities of maintaining this kingdom and helping its people as much as is needed. When the time arrives on your 18th birthday, you have also agreed to take over as King of this kingdom while accepting all the resposibilities of that new position. May this day begin a new age of history, an age birthed by your ascension to the throne of this kingdom. As named by the younger generations, your name of the Gold Fighter will now be accompanied by the title of Prince of the Ox Kingdom." He sets the circlet on Gohan's head and steps back noticing the red face of his grandson. "Don't worry so much. I'll still be here to help you for a time. For now though, I won't expect too much of you seeing as how you're soon to become a big brother. Go help your mother and keep your head held high." He motions Gohan forward towards the cameras while people get pictures of him. "Presenting now, the new Prince of the Ox Kingdom!" The audience erupts into loud applause as Gohan nods lightly to everyone that was there. Unknown to 90% of the people in the room, Gohan momentarily locks eyes with a certain blue eyed young lady in the room. He grins slightly before looking away and keeping a semi-straight face. As festivities get underway, he talks with each person that was there, including Hercule and his daughter. Answering as many questions as he could proved to be a task in itself, but he managed to get through it without revealing anything that would allow the media to track him or his family.
That very same evening, after festivities were finished and people returned home, Gohan and his family dissapeared from the public eye, not to return again for 7 years.
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Next chapter up. Next chapter will be around the time that Gohan goes to high school. Any thoughts on how to approach things would be appreciated and thanks to all who have read and reviewed thus far. Enjoy :)