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A-man- Sorry for the misunderstanding. Don't worry to the best of my ability I will keep human power level's strictly that. I don't plan on pumping up my OC and making him super strong. It was never my intent. I went back and changed that part of the story to make it sound better (or at least I hope it sounds better now). Also, as far as adding him into the story with more style, please keep in mind this is my very FIRST fanfiction, so I may not know 'style' yet. I hope you aren't too put off by him, and thanks for staying with me despite him.
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Disclaimer: "WOMAN THERE IS NO CHANCE ON EARTH I AM DOING THAT STUPID THING AGAIN! FIND SOMEONE ELSE!" An extremely pissed off Vegeta yelled as he re-entered his beloved gravity room. "VEGETA IF YOU DON'T DO THIS NO GRAVITY ROOM FOR A YEAR!" Bulma yelled back equally mad "HECK NO! FIND SOMEONE ELSE!" "FINE I WILL! GOKU GET YOU'RE BUTT IN HERE AND SAY THE DISCLAIMER!" Bulma screamed. "Me? But aren't I dead?" Goku questioned "I'll give you food if you do this. Besides you're still able to talk aren't you?" she replied back "ALRIGHT FOOD!"-turns and looks for audience- "Well uh, hi. I'm Goku and ah, -author holds up disclaimer sign for him to read- Oh yeah! The crazy author doesn't own Dragonball Z and some of the dialog and scenes in this chapter are from the anime not her own thinking. Thank you!" -walks over to Bulma where he got tossed a cookie- "Yea Food!"
Because I made all of you wait longer for my update, this chapter is extra long. –Samurai Girl
Chapter 4 – New Beginnings
Another two years have passed from the time when the half saiyan and his friends went to the mall. Two year since he saw those enchanting light blue orbs. Two years of continued growth, in fact our once small boy of age eleven is now age eighteen. Keeping his promise to his mother this young man arose early in the morning to get in some last minute training before taking to one of his most difficult tasks yet, high school…
Peace, stillness, calmness, all these things could be used to describe the meadow where a certain saiyan is sitting cross legged meditating while awaiting the morning sun. In this place surrounded by tall mountains; there is a lake, a beautiful lake with clear, shining water. This lake, abundant with fish and other wildlife was encompassed by breath taking, vibrant green grasslands and meadows. As the sun slowly rises ushering in the new day the sky turns to an illuminating display of pink, orange and yellow colors.
Slowly opening his eyes the half saiyan took in the beautiful scenery while breathing in deeply. Rising to his feet, he then proceeded to power up to super saiyan and practice punches and kicks. Gathering his focus he destroyed several of the surrounding rocks and boulders by punching and kicking them, shattering them into small pieces. After having decided an hour of training was enough for today he then make his way home.
Entering the house he saw his mother making breakfast for their family.
"Morning Mom." Gohan called scaring the poor woman half to death because he snuck in the house so quietly.
"Oh good you're awake. I guess I won't need Goten to wake you up after all. So are you ready for your first day of school?" Chichi asked excitedly.
"Yes mom, but school work isn't anything new. You've always made me study really hard remember?" Gohan said without much thought.
"OF COURSE I REMEMBER! I'VE ALWAYS WANTED YOU TO BECOME A SCHOLAR! HOW COULD I FORGET!?" she yelled.
"Whoa mom calm down." Gohan responded with his hands waving frantically in front of his chest.
"I AM CALM!" Chichi shot back stirring the food hard and rapidly.
"Gosh, Mom you make it sound as if this is going to be really hard. High school can't be that hard, can it?" Gohan said the last part mostly to himself.
"I'm sure you'll do fine. After all you are my boy."" Chichi replied proudly.
Soon Chichi had set down several plates of food on the table.
"GOTEN! BREAKFAST'S READY!" Chichi yelled
Before either of them could blink Goten was sitting down at the table with a fork and knife in his hands.
"How do you do that?" Chichi pondered while sweat dropping.
The boys were enjoying their breakfast whole heartedly eating everything set before them. Although they both had healthy appetites neither compared to their father who seemed to have a black hole for a stomach.
"Now Gohan remember what I told you about controlling your powers. You want to be able to fit in with the people around you." explained Chichi
"Yeah but mom, why should I?" Gohan questioned.
"Because you don't want to be looked at like a freak or scare your friends away."
"Okay mother, I'll do my best." Gohan said while rising from the table. "I should go get ready now so I'm not late for class."
Gohan quickly bathed and went to his room to get dressed. He noticed his mother had set out some clothes for him. They were red pants, a white long sleeve shirt and a black vest. 'I thought she wanted me to fit in? I can't go to school looking like that. Those clothes say 'look at me I'm a nerd' especially that vest. I'll pick something else out.' Going to his closet and dresser he picked out a pair of black pants, similar to the orange ones only black and less formal, and a black long sleeve shirt and set them on his bed. 'Hmm that might be too much black. I don't want to look like I'm in a 'gang' as mom calls it.' Putting the black shirt back he grabbed a simple short sleeve light blue colored button up shirt. 'This might work, but its short sleeve and mom said I should wear a long sleeve shirt. Though I'm not completely sure why.' Once again putting that shirt away he grabbed the white shirt his mother had set out. 'Hmm well, I guess if I lost the vest it's not quite as nerdy. I have to wear something nice or mom will kill me. I wish I could just wear my training outfit or jeans, but Mom says I have to look nice.' He grabbed his nice black shoes and put those on, then walked over to the mirror to take a look at himself. 'It's kind of boring but I guess it will work.' With that he left his room to say goodbye to his mother and little brother.
"AH!" Chichi yelled slightly when she caught sight of her son. "Gohan why aren't you wearing the clothes I set out for you?" she inquired.
"What's wrong with these? I thought you said you wanted me to fit in, and those clothes looked a bit too formal for school to me." Gohan responded kindly while looking over his black pants, white shirt and nice black shoes.
"Well I suppose those clothes are fine too, although I thought the other ones looked nicer. Here don't forget these." Chichi said handing him his badge and lunch.
"Oh yeah, thanks mom." Gohan replied while attaching the badge to the upper left area of his shirt. He then grabbed his black book bag and slung it over his shoulder. "How do I look?"
"All grown up." Chichi stated with tears forming in her eyes. "Are you sure you don't want me to go with you?"
"Yes mom, I'm sure. I should leave now before I'm late." Gohan said while starting to walk towards the door.
Suddenly an orange and black blur came out of nowhere and latched on to him almost knocking him over. "You weren't going to leave without saying goodbye were you?" A small boy asked in a sad voice.
"Of course not Goten." Gohan said while ruffling his hair slightly.
"Okay good. Bye big brother! Hey, when you get home can we play?" Goten asked with hopeful eyes.
"You bet but I need to go now. Bye Goten, bye Mom." Gohan said while waving.
"NIMBUS!" Gohan called while walking out the front door. Soon the yellow cloud was hovering just above the ground waiting for him. Hopping on the cloud he said, "Alright nimbus, let's go."
Entering the Satan City area Gohan decided to land in an alley so he could avoid being seen, and started walking in the direction of the high school. Looking at his watch, which read 8:12am he thought, 'Flying on Nimbus took longer than I thought it would. At this rate I'll never make it.' He glanced around to see he was all alone on the streets. "Turbo speed." He said to himself and started running down the streets. He happened to pass a car on the way which immediately stopped. The driver and passenger looked out their back window then at each other at a loss for words at the blur that just passed them which looked to be human.
Gohan was continuing to run down the street when he heard gunshots. Stopping and walking backwards to the street he just passed he said aloud, "What's going on here?"
There were robbers shooting at the cops, which happened to be hiding behind their cars currently. One cop let out a small "ah" and was looking scared. Then again he was being shot at and the car was his only protection at the present moment. The bank robbers were laughing while still firing their machine guns. The robber who seemed to be the leader spoke up saying, "You just try and stop us." while still firing his weapon the whole time. All of the robbers were on a truck, presumably their get away car.
"Auh another batch of crooks." Gohan sighed while walking around the corner and taking off his book bag. "It never ends. I guess if I transformed then no one would recognize me." He said looking around to see if anyone was near him or would see him transform. After seeing the coast was clear he transformed.
"IS THIS THE BEST YOU PIGS CAN DO?" the same robber asked again. Just then Gohan decided to make his intervention. Jumping into the air at the robbers he proceeded to make his attack kicking the first one then immediately punching the second one. An old man in a blue suit stepped out from the hiding place he had been in and asked, "Eh, who's that?" with a look of shock on his face.
Gohan landed in the bed of the truck. "YOU LITTLE, EAT LEAD!" another masked robber screamed while firing his automatic machine gun at Gohan who was merely seven feet away. Gohan, with a look of confidence and control on his face, caught all the bullets. It wasn't long before the robber stopped firing his gun, which was smoking, and let out a startled noise. Gohan was standing there in the back of the truck with his fist pointed at the robber who just shot all those bullets at him. Standing up to his full height while his head was slightly cocked sidewise glaring at the bank robber Gohan slowly opened his hand. Several bullets fell out of his hand to the bed of the trunk. The robber had a look of complete fear etched onto his face. Gohan then used the roof of the truck for support and kicked the masked man right in the face. Landing on the ground Gohan noticed the robber was knocked out.
"HE'S A-A MONSTER!" another robber with red hair yelled from the passenger's side of the truck. "LET'S GO!" The robber who was in the driver's seat stepped on the gas as hard as he could causing the truck to pull away fast. Noticing this Gohan turned and looked at the escaping vehicle, raising his hand to the escaping vehicle he gave a small yell and with that a gust of wind/energy hit the back of the truck causing it to flip end over end eventually settling on its roof.
"Who was that guy?" the now banged up robber asked.
"Amazing!" The same old man in the blue suit stated with a look of disbelief and shock clearly evident on his face. Looking around at all the now unconscious robbers he wondered, "Where'd he go?"
"Hey did we do that?" One cop asked another.
Gohan had de-transformed and was now at the spot where he left his book bag. Slinging that back over his shoulder he continued to look at the scene when suddenly a girl with light blue orbs and long raven hair tied into two pigtails wearing a large white t-shirt, short black gloves and semi-short black spandex shorts who was currently glaring daggers into the back of his head called out to him in a harsh tone, "YOU! …" -this startled Gohan and he let out a small 'ah'-… "Tell me who did this. It hardly looks like police work."
"Oh… I guess I wasn't looking." Gohan answered back weakly.
Pounding her fist into her palm the female said, "I can't believe I missed it." All the while Gohan was slowly sneaking away. "I should have stopped them." She huffed while putting her hands on her waist.
"Oh hey Videl. I was wondering when you'd show up. Wasn't that golden fighter incredible?" The same old man wearing the blue suit called out while running over to where she was standing.
A look of confusion crossed Videl's face as she said, "A golden fighter? Explain."
"You mean you really didn't see him. He was some kind of freakish super human. Muah I saw him knock down a truck by yelling. Actually I assumed he was a buddy of yours since he went to your high school."
"Huh?" a look of surprise showing on her face.
"Yeah he had a badge just like that one -points to Videl's badge- on his shirt."
"All the kids at school have to wear this thing. Well if he really goes there I will find him." She said with a determined look on her face.
-Back with Gohan-
'Man that was close! Who was that girl and why was she there? Oh look there's the high school. I still can't believe mom signed me up for this high school.' Gohan thought while reading the front of the high school which read Orange Star High. 'Well I guess it's time.' He thought entering the front doors. "Gosh there sure are a lot of people here." Gohan mumbled quietly. 'I wonder which way the principles office is. Hmm this looks like the right way.' He was hurrying down the halls to the principles office so he wouldn't be late for class when he and someone else collided.
"OW! WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING!" A very upset female with long raven hair tied in two pigtails screamed.
"Oh I'm terribly sorry. I was in a hurry. Um, do you happen to know where the principles office is?" Gohan asked then noticed this was the same girl who was outside the Satan City Bank not long ago. 'Oh no I hope she doesn't recognize me!'
"Yeah it's that way." she said while pointing to a door at the end of the hall. "Please don't be in such a hurry someone could really get hurt you know." 'It felt like I hit a brick wall when I hit him.'
"Oh thank you very much!" Gohan said then started walking off towards the office of course he was still in a hurry so he walked quite fast.
"Hey what's your nam- He's gone? Weird he was just here a second ago. Shoot I've got to get to class before I'm late." She said hurrying down the halls herself.
-At the principles office-
Knock. Knock.
"Come in" A deep voice called.
"Hello sir my name is Gohan. I was told to come see you before my classes began." Gohan said politely.
"Ah yes, Gohan Son, the man who got perfect test scores. I've heard lots about you son. We're looking forward to having you in our school." Said the principle while standing up extending his hand.
"Gee, thank you sir. I'm glad to be here." Gohan responded shaking the man's hand. 'Although mom was the one who really wanted me to be here, but I guess I should make the most of it.'
"Well here is a map of the school I hope you don't get lost. If you do, just ask someone to help you there's no need to be shy just because you're new. You had better get going to your class before you're even later. Have a good day and once again we are glad to have you attending our school." The principle then walked him to the door and sent Gohan on his way.
'That wasn't so bad. Now where is my class room? Hmm let's see. No that's not it, oh yeah here it is. Boy this map sure can be confusing at first. So it's upstairs, third door on the right.'
-With Videl-
'Phew, I made it in time. Hey look I actually have time to spare.' Walking up to her seat Videl decided to sit on her desk rather than in her chair, at least until the teacher came in that is. On her right there was a guy with long blond hair and light brown eyes wearing a navy colored tank top and green pants. He was also wearing a silver necklace which resembled a dog tag. To her left there was a girl with short blond hair with bright blue eyes wearing a bright green strapless shirt.
"Hey Sharpner don't tell me you're the golden fighter." Videl asked from atop her desk. Hands placed firmly on the desk beneath her next to her sides with her legs crossed at the knee.
"Oh spare me. I don't have time to play superhero. I spent all morning working out my arms." He replied while flexing.
"So Videl, do you think this guy could be stronger than your pops?" the blond asked looking straight at her.
A boy with red hair wearing a blue checkered shirt and thick glasses turned around and said, "What a joke. We all know Videl's dad is the strongest there is. He could knock this gold boy out by flexing his biceps at him."
Another guy who had light brown hair and blue eyes wearing a tight black short sleeve shirt, showing off his arms proudly, and jeans looked down at Videl and said, "Yeah checkered shirt boy is right, besides I bet you're stronger than this golden fighter ba-"
Just then the teacher walked into the classroom giving a forced cough to get the classes attention. Videl immediately took her seat before she was noticed and got in trouble.
Setting his folder on his podium the gray haired teacher called out, "Good morning my young……scholars. Today we are being graced with a new class member who actually knows how to read." Looking back at Gohan he said, "That's your cue my boy."
Gohan stuck his head through the door and slowly entered the room with books in hand. "Oh good morning, my name's Gohan, nice to meet you." He said looking around the room kindly.
Videl and Erasa glanced up at him and Erasa put her hands to the sides of her face and said, "Ou, Look at him Videl, he's a cutie."
Taking in his appearance and looking intently at him Videl spoke, "That's weird he looks familiar." 'He is a little cute, but I'd never let Erasa know that!'
"He was probably on a TV spelling bee." Sharpner mocked while laughing.
"Gohan here made perfect scores on all his entry exams. English, Math, Chemistry many of you could learn from his example." The gray haired teacher said proudly.
"Example this." One student shouted and the class started laughing.
"Silence! You kids are an embarrassment to public school." The old man told his class. Looking over at Gohan he said, "Well Gohan you may sit wherever you'd like to sit."
"Uh, okay." He replied shyly. "Uh…"
Glancing around for a place to sit Gohan heard someone say, "Youhoo new boy. Here's one." Erasa said sweetly while pointing to the seat next to her with her thumb.
"Oh sure, um, thank you." Gohan replied quietly and started walking up the stairs to hit new seat.
"huh" Videl slightly mumbled. 'He looks so familiar, but from where? WHO IS THIS GUY!?'
Upon reaching his new desk he said, "Nice to meet you."
The blond female who called out to him before replied, "I'm Erasa with an E and this is my friend Videl." She pointed behind her with her thumb at Videl.
"UH" 'Oh NO! What is that girl doing here? Does she go to this school too? Of course she does stupid she's sitting in class isn't she. I really hope she doesn't recognize me.' Gohan thought glancing at Videl. At the same time Videl happened to be glancing at Gohan out of the corner of her eyes.
Onyx eyes locked with light blue each holding the gaze not wanting to look away, but the moment was soon broken because Gohan had to take his seat before receiving funny looks from the class and teacher.
'What beautiful eyes. They look so familiar, but where have I seen them before? It couldn't have been just from this morning could it? I mean I didn't even look at her eyes then.' Gohan thought not really listening to the lecture now being given. Besides it's not like he didn't learn this stuff already when he was younger. He did get perfect entry scores after all.
'Okay I have never just stared at a guy's eyes before. What's wrong with me?' Videl thought to herself 'But those eyes seemed so…so…recognizable like I've seen them before. Ah! Stop it Videl class has started just pay attention to class. Yeah that's it. Pay attention… Oh screw class. Who is that guy? I know I've seen him before.' Thought Videl as she continued to ponder who this mystery guy could be.
-The next class, English class-
"Please open your text books to the page twenty-four." The young blond teacher called out to her class.
Erasa glanced at Gohan and said, "Gohan you wanna know who Videl's pop is? You'll be surprised. She's the daughter of Mr. Satan."
Complete shock crossed Gohan's face. "What Hercule Satan?" he stated while staring at Videl. 'Who knew he could have a daughter who had such beautiful eyes.'
"Yup the one and only. I knew you'd be surprised.
'More than surprised, I mean look at her. She's the complete opposite of him.' Gohan thought. Regaining his composure and turning to look at Videl he said, "Well that must be neat, you being a celebrity's daughter and all."
Slightly glaring at him Videl thought, 'Why is this guy acting so calm? Most people find out I'm Hercules daughter and react much more drastically. I KNOW I've seen him before, but from WHERE?'
"Yup, our Videl is a special gal. Of course being the friend of the daughter of a celebrity is pretty good too ya know." Erasa said proudly.
Suddenly Videl's face light up as she accused, "SO YOU'RE THE GUY! Yeah you're the guy that I talked to outside of the bank this morning."
'BUSTED' "Yes I am." Gohan responded calmly.
"Wow right after the gold fighter vanished." Erasa asked looking at Videl.
This got Gohan's attention so he asked, "Who? The gold fighter? Is he a celebrity too?"
"Where are you from you're out of the gossip loop. He's a crime fighter with super strength and magic powers. They say he looks like a teenage boy except he has flowing golden hair. Everyone's talking about it." The blond answered.
Shrinking in his chair Gohan though, 'Uh-ho it's been five hours and they've already made a legend out of me.' Glancing at Videl Gohan noticed she was just sitting there glaring at him with intense light blue eyes. 'Does she know?'
They were both holding each others gaze even though the English teach was lecturing the class. Gohan and Videl continued to hold the intense stare.
'Wait a second! His clothes are the same as what the gold fighter was said to be wearing.' "Gohan" She said flatly. "I remembered something. What the gold fighter was said to be wearing. It was a white long sleeve shirt and black pants. Sound familiar?" She added looking at his attire.
'OH NO!' "Uh…" 'Darn it she can't know it was me! Mom would kill me!'
"Hey that's funny you and the gold fighter dress alike." The blond commented causing Gohan get nervous.
"Oh yeah, funny." He said nervously holding his hand up defensively.
"YOU THREE IN THE BACK, PAY ATTENTION!" The English teacher yelled.
Immediately Videl, Erasa and Gohan picked up their books and lowered their heads.
"Yes, yes ma'am." Gohan said quietly.
Sharpner, what was leaning back in his chair with his hands behind his head started chuckling and said, "Come on Videl. You know he can't be the gold fighter. Who in the world's ever heard of a bookworm secretly being a superhero? The guys gotta be buff." He finished looking straight at Gohan.
Meanwhile Videl was still glaring at Gohan not wanting to give up so easily.
"Ignore him, I bet you could fight crime if you wanted." Erasa encouraged in a flirty tone of voice.
"Oh I doubt it." Gohan replied nervously. 'Yeah good cover up Gohan. I don't want them to see me as a freak like mom said so I can't let them know it's me.' Taking a peek at Videl he noticed she was still glaring daggers at him. 'WHY IS SHE STILL GLARING AT ME!? She doesn't know I'm the gold fighter does she. I mean I don't know how long she was standing behind me.'
Finally taking her piercing eyes off of Gohan Videl thought, 'Of course it's not him. His hair's not even right. Then again those fighters from the Cell game videos turned their hair gold too. Although dad said it was a cheap trick. Hmm, I'll figure you out Gohan!'
Gohan and Erasa were having a quiet and close conversation.
"So did you just move into the city? Maybe we could study at your house." Erasa asked in a very flirtatious tone.
"Well actually I commute here." Gohan replied back clueless to the girl's advances.
"Oh that's cool were from?" The blond asked interested.
"The 439 mountain area, see it's… pretty small."
This caused the girl to stand up from her chair. "WHAT!? Oh get out of here. The 439 area is like 500 miles away."
"HEY! EXCUSE ME MISS, BUT I AM TRYING TO TEACH A CLASS HERE!" The fiery blond teacher scolded.
"Uh, I'm sorry." Erasa apologized in a small quiet voice. Sitting down and using her book to cover her face she continued to speak, "How in the world do you get here? That's gotta be close to a five hour car drive."
'So he lives that far away huh. The 439 area.' Videl thought logging that important fact to memory.
'SHOOT!' "Yes well uh…. That's how dedicated I am to my education." He let out a very nervous laugh. 'I can't believe I just said that!'
'There's more to this guy than meets the eye, and I am going to find out the rest.' Videl thought while glaring at Gohan once more.
"Now let's move forward. Creating the complex sentence. Can I get a volunteer to read this sample paragraph?" the blond teacher asked while looking over her classroom.
As class was still going on Gohan was lost in thought looking over his English textbook. He had an amused smile on his face and really wasn't paying attention to class at all. 'That's crazy! They even talk about Hercule in the grammar exercises.'
Sharpner looked over to Gohan and said, "Hey, Brains, volunteer and show us how good you read."
"huh?" escaped Gohan's lips.
"Yeah do it." Erasa encouraged while poking Gohan with her pen causing him to stand up out of shock.
"Excellent a volunteer. Now I haven't quite learned your name yet." The teacher said looking over at her podium presumably the attendant's list.
"This is Gohan the perfect test score boy." Sharpner responded smugly.
"Oh that's right. Well Gohan go ahead." The blond replied looking up at him expectantly.
Picking up his textbook and holding it out in front of him he asked sheepishly, "Now what am I… doing exactly?"
To this Sharpner gave a mocking chuckle.
The teacher lowered her eyes in frustration, "YOU'RE READING THE PARAGRAPH!"
"Oh right" Gohan responded while holding the book with arms fully extended to read. "Mr. Satan went to the city that was then called Orange Star City and started a happy family. After he beat Cell who was very evil the city changed its name. Even though the world is now safe Mr. Satan keeps his fitness routine which includes running laps and breaking heavy rocks."
Erasa was staring up at Gohan dreamily while Videl was once again scowling at him.
'Why isn't this guy reacting like everyone else and in love with my father? Just who is this guy really?'
Soon class was over and it was now time for P.E. which today was said to be baseball. This went off without too much of a problem unless you consider Gohan catching a fly ball that was meant to be triple or homerun. He must've jumped twenty-five feet in the air to catch it. Then he threw the ball 'softly' as the third baseman getting the runner out because they had left the base. Everyone was shocked and staring at him because not only had he just jumped about twenty-five feet in the air and caught the fly ball, but he also just threw the ball so hard it knocked the third baseman over. He realized that may have been a little much and the fitting in business is really weird. Next he was up to bat and Sharpner was pitching. Sharpner decided he'd give Gohan a scare and have him ducking like a sissy by throwing a screaming pitch right at his head. However our ignorant Gohan just stood there and took the hit. He of course was un-phased but all the other students and the teacher were once again shocked. Gohan thought it was great because according to him he got to base without having to 'show' his strength. Unbeknownst to him everyone was gaping at him and shocked beyond belief. He was hit in the head with Sharpner's fast ball as wasn't even phased. Sharpner wondered what Gohan was and Videl's suspicions only grew stronger.
Finally the school day was done and it was time for Gohan and the others to head home. Sharpner had asked what clubs Gohan had joined and Gohan replied none so Sharpner replied by telling him he could join the boxing club and that with a little practice he just might become a good fighter. Gohan was saved from having to answer the real reason why he couldn't join any clubs because Erasa came to his rescue saying he couldn't join any clubs because he had an extra extra long drive home. She also asked if on his way out if Gohan could give her a ride, which he turned down saying it was only a one seater. In the end Sharpner offered Erasa a ride and she accepted.
Gohan left he school ground and was walking home when he noticed he was being followed by Videl.
"Now this is strange, he says he lives very far away but now he seems to be walking home." Videl said to herself while eying Gohan suspiciously.
Noticing Videl was hot on his trail Gohan decided to run around a corner and phase to the top of the buildings roof. Looking down at the now confused Videl he let out a sigh and went on his way, after she had left of course.
On his way home on Nimbus Gohan was thinking over his situation. "I need a way to use my powers without letting all of my classmates know. Hmm, maybe Bulma can help." And with that he changed directions and headed over to Capsule Corp.
-At Capsule Corporation-
Gohan had hopped off Nimbus and went inside. He was talking it over with Bulma explaining his situation about how he didn't want his new 'friends' to think he was weird if they saw him fighting criminals. Bulma deducted that he basically wanted a costume that would disguise him enough so that no one would recognize him.
"Oh wow you really think you could do it?" Gohan asked excitedly.
"Gohan remember you're talking to a girl who designs and builds space capsules for a living. I don't think any little crime fighter costume's out of my reach." Bulma replied slightly laughing.
"Thanks Bulma you're the best. This is gonna make school so much easier now."
"Hey don't mention it." She replied starting to walk away.
"Oh and Bulma do you happen to know where Trunks is and would you mind if I hung out with him while you're working on it?"
"Sure just go back to the gravity room. Last I checked he was still training with Vegeta."
"Isn't he kinda young?" Gohan asked surprised.
"Well actually I said the same thing but as far as Vegeta's concerned if you're old enough to walk, you're old enough to train. He's just so dead set on making Trunks stronger than you." Bulma replied matter of factly.
"Well isn't that nice." Gohan responded with a nervous laugh.
Bulma had left the room and Gohan decided he's better go find Trunks. On the way he stopped and called Kero to ask him if he would fly over to Capsule Corp to hang out with him and trunks. After about ten minutes Gohan was walking to the gravity room where he saw Trunks drying off his face and looking in a mirror just outside its door.
"Hey Trunks" Gohan called
"H…. Gohan whatcha doing?"
"Eh, just stopping by. Looks like you've been having a pretty tough workout."
"Yeah." Trunks responded
Just then Vegeta stepped out of the Gravity room and sent Gohan a glare.
"Good afternoon… Vegeta ... long time no see." Gohan said
"Hn. Well well aren't you looking dumb. A true warrior should be ready even in times of peace." Vegeta retorted then walked away.
'What was that all about? Oh he must be talking about my outfit.' "You want to see if I'm ready Vegeta. If I remember correctly I won our last sparring session." Gohan shot back.
"Hn. I don't have time to waste on you right now boy, come back later and lose the nerd clothes." Vegeta replied fully out of sight now.
"Now let's go have some fun." Trunks said excitedly while looking up at Gohan.
"Sure" Gohan replied. "Oh and Kero should be here soon too. I asked him to come over to see what your mother is working on for me."
"Oh yeah what's that?" Trunks asked curiously
"Well I asked your mom to make me a crime fighter outfit so I can fight criminals without worry about people recognizing me."
"So that's why I'm here." Kero responded making his presence known. "And by the way I just walked past a very tense looking Vegeta, what did you say to him?"
"Oh you know… nothing much." Gohan responded chuckling.
"Okay come on let's go play!" Trunks called out pulling on Gohan's arm.
"Alright calm down there turbo!" Gohan replied laughing.
After about two hours had passes Bulma had called the boys saying Gohan's costume was finished. She handed him a watch and told him to put it on.
"So I just press this red button to make it work?"
"That's it" Bulma replied.
"Awesome! Hey can I have one too mom?" Trunks asked.
Gohan pressed the red button and suddenly his school clothes disappeared and were replaced with white boots, a black spandex under suit, a green tunic looking thing and a red cape. To top it all off there was an orange and black helmet, with two antennas', to cover his face.
Smiling widely Gohan said, "This is just amazing!"
"Does it fit?" Bulma asked curiously.
Trunks' facial expressions had completely dropped along with Kero's.
"Yeah it's a SUPERFIT!" Gohan replied while slightly flexing his muscles in the mirror.
"No mom I don't need one." Trunks corrected.
Leaning down Kero whispered into Trunks' ear, "I agree with you Trunks its pretty lame." Standing back up to his full height Kero asked, "So um Gohan are you really going to wear that?"
"Yeah sure why not?" Gohan asked confused.
"Um, no offence Bulma, but uh… would it be possible to make Gohan something slightly different. Maybe more like his training outfits with a mask to cover his eyes and part of his face?" Kero asked.
"I could probably do that, but why? I mean don't you like it?"
"Well uh you see…uh… it's just that it's… uh…-" Kero trailed off hesitatingly
"Lame." Trunks finished
"Oh no, not you too Trunks. You don't like it either?" Gohan asked sighing.
"Um, no not really. Kero's idea sounds much cooler."
"Alright but I like this outfit and think it's cool." Gohan responded while looking in the mirror once more.
"Gohan, would Trunks and I lie to you about the outfit? Come on man just trust us on this one." Kero said as politely as possible.
"Fine if you two really think I should have a new outfit I will. Bulma do you mind trying what Kero asked you to make?" Gohan asked nicely but slightly sighing.
"Sure it's no problem. Kero tell me again what you had in mind."
"Well uh I was thinking how about a plain black training suit with a yellow sash. Oh and no undershirt. With yellow wristbands also and maybe some type of black mask to match it. Oh and how about making it so the mask doesn't cover his whole face and hair, but just his eyes and cheeks. And maybe some black boots instead of white." Kero said slightly nervous not sure whether or not Bulma would even like the idea let alone be able to make something like it.
Bulma sweat dropped. "Is that all?"
"Yeah, I think so. Can you even make it?" Kero asked curiously
"Of course I can make it. I am the Bulma Briefs you know." She replied back slightly smugly.
"Well I guess you guys are right and you leave me no choice. Here you go Bulma." Gohan said sadly while taking off his watch and handing it to her.
-Two more hours later-
"Okay boys see how you like it now." Bulma said with a wide smile. 'If Gohan's not careful he'll have to beat the girls off him with a stick now.'
Gohan once again put on the watch and pushed the little red button. His school clothes yet again disappeared and were replaced with a black gi (A/N: I have seen this term used to describe the training outfits but have no clue if it is correct or not. If anyone knows please tell me.) Just as Kero had requested the black gi had a yellow sash and yellow wristbands. It didn't have the under shirt either showing off Gohan's sculpted arms and chest. Complete with a partial mask to cover his eyes and cheeks, but not nose, mouth or chin. His hair was also not covered.
"Oh wow! Mom I want one of those now! Gohan you look so cool!" Trunks exclaimed.
"You think so?" Gohan turned to look in the mirror "Ya know I think you're right Trunks this is pretty cool. Oh but what about my hair. I mean I can't just have it showing can I. I mean what if someone recognizes my hair style." Gohan asked.
"Hey Gohan, didn't you tell me you first transformed so people wouldn't recognize you when you stopped the crooks at the bank?" Bulma asked because she realized why Kero didn't want his hair covered.
"Yeah so?" Gohan asked thoroughly confused.
"And a few years ago when you stopped those robbers when we went shopping for our moms you also transformed." Kero added hoping Gohan would get the hints.
"Okay so…? What's your point guys?" asked Gohan still confused.
"Duh, isn't it obvious? They want you to transform when you fight crime." Trunks replied matter of factly and smugly.
"Oh yeah! That would be perfect! Wow you guys are smart." Gohan exclaimed as he transformed.
They all three sweat dropped at Gohan's innocent ways.
"WOW! You look awesome Gohan." Kero said and Bulma and Trunks agreed.
"Hey Kero how did you come up with this idea in the first place?" Bulma asked
"Well when Gohan called me and told me what he was here for I started thinking while I was flying. I was thinking about all kinds of costumes and that one just stuck out in my mind." Kero replied with a slight pink hue gracing his cheeks.
"Sounds like you had this all planned out. Even down to the colors." Bulma said proudly taking not of the colors yellow sash and wristbands to match Gohan's super saiyan hair.
"Yeah I suppose." Kero replied with a deep blush evident on his face.
"Hey Kero… maybe you should become a fashion designer." Trunks mocked.
Kero's whole face went bright red and he started chasing Trunks around the room.
"COME BACK HERE TRUNKS!" Kero called while chasing him.
"Nu-uh come and get me!" Trunks called while sticking out his tongue at Kero who was still chasing him around the room.
Both Bulma and Gohan sweat dropped. "And they talk about me acting like a kid." Gohan mumbled under his breath.
Soon it came time for Kero and Gohan to go home. Trunks was eventually caught and now had a small bump on his head from where Kero had tackled him causing him to slide into the table's leg. Thankfully the table was fine. Kero and Gohan were saying their goodbyes when suddenly Bulma brought up a very important question…
"So Gohan what will you call yourself now?"
"Uh… I guess I hadn't really thought of a name." He replied back. One could clearly tell he was trying to think of a name now.
"Well didn't you say that at school they had called you the 'Gold Fighter'?" Bulma asked with a wink.
"Yes that's right." Gohan answered once again clueless as ever as to what she was getting at.
Realizing she had to spell it out for him seeing how it wasn't clicking in his head yet Bulma said, "So why don't you just stick with that name?"
"I guess I could." Gohan replied while thinking it over. 'The Gold Fighter huh?'
"I like it Gohan." Trunks encouraged
"Yeah me too, especially since you'll be transforming when you fight crime." Kero added
"I suppose it's settled then because I like the name also. So from now on whenever I fight crime and am in this disguise I am the Gold Fighter." Gohan stated proudly. "Thanks again for everything Bulma I really do appreciate it."
"You've very welcome Gohan. Make sure you come by and visit more often okay. Besides even though Vegeta would never admit it. He could use a good spar." Bulma said bidding farewell to Gohan and Kero.
"Sure thing Bulma. Goodbye I'll see you two later!" Gohan called as he and Kero lifted into the air.
"Bye Gohan come back and play real soon okay!" Trunks called out then added, "You too Kero!"
"Of course little man. I'll be back as soon as I can!" Kero said while waving then took to the skies with Gohan.
-While flyiing-
"Well Gohan, I should head home now it's getting late and I don't want mom to worry about me. You should come by tomorrow and show her you're Gold Fighter costume. It's pretty cool if I do say so myself."
"Yeah I bet you would think it's cool since you pretty much designed it." Gohan replied while ruffling Kero's hair. "Alright then I'll stop by tomorrow. See ya then!"
"See ya Gohan! Try not to have too much fun now. Oh hey we should stop by and show it to Lime as well." Kero added.
"We huh? And the reason you need to come is why?" Gohan teased. Although he wasn't the most perceptive when it came to girls he had definitely picked up on his friends liking towards Lime.
"Uh… no reason just wanted to say hi that's all." Kero responded turning a very bright shade of red. "Well I gotta go Gohan, see ya later."
"Okay bye Kero." Gohan said with a wave as he watched his friend fly in the direction of his home.
-On Gohan's way home-
'Wow I can't believe how well everything worked out. I wonder what mom and Goten will think of this costume?' Before he knew Gohan was back at his small, beloved home.
Walking through the door from the kitchen Chichi called out to him, "Gohan you're back late. Was everything alright? How did school go? Where those teenagers nice to you? Did you make any new friends? How wa-"
"Whao mom slow down. Now let's see. Yes. Fine although I had some close calls. Yes. And uh Yes I think." Gohan stated answering all of her questions.
Surprisingly she understood and gave a warm smile. I bet you're hungry here let me call you're brother and well have dinner. GOTEN DINNER'S READY!"
Once again in a blur of orange and black Goten was standing in the kitchen before either of them could blink.
'I wonder if dad somehow taught him instant transmission from Other World.' Gohan thought amused.
"Oh hey before we eat what do you guys think of this…" Gohan said while pushing the little red button on his watch and transformed at the same time.
Both Chichi and Goten's faces were priceless. Chichi was startled by the sudden transformation and outfit change, and Goten was just standing there awestruck.
"WOWbigbrotherthatissocoolwheredidyougetthatandcanIhaveonetoo?" Goten said while jumping up and down very excitedly.
"WHOA slow down there squirt and say that again only slower." Gohan replied while sweat dropping slightly.
"I said, Wow big brother that is SO cool where did you get that and can I have one too?"
"Oh well in that case, Bulma made it for me and I only have it so I can fight crime and protect the people, but it is pretty cool huh?" Gohan replied
"OH YEAH! Hey Mom when I grow up can I have a costume and fight crime like Gohan?" Goten asked with hopeful eyes.
"Uh…we'll talk about that later son. So Gohan what do you call yourself now? And this won't take away from your studies will it?" she asked with a glaring eye if he were to say it was going to interfere with his studies.
"No mom it won't I promise." Gohan said defensively while waving his hands in front of his chest. He then de-transformed returned back to his school clothes and said, "I only have this so I can fight crime and still keep my identity secret. That way my new friends won't look at me like I'm weird and I call myself the Gold Fighter."
"Alright then, though I'm still not sure about his whole crime fighting thing, but let's eat shall we. Then it's off to study for you Gohan." Chichi noticed Goten's sad face and added, "After you spend some time with your brother that is." This caused Goten to smile widely.
"Yes Mom, sure thing." Gohan answered politely.
After their dinner and Gohan's studies were completed, while he was lying in bed he couldn't help but think over the days events. 'Today sure has been an interesting day. First, I stop a bank robbery, start high school, get made a legend, meet the daughter of the man who stole my credit for defeating Cell, which I don't really mind that much, but anyways, apparently show off too much of my strength in baseball increasing Videl's already suspicious mind, and then I become the Gold Fighter with Bulma's help. Boy I sure hope everyday isn't this interesting. Hmm Videl, what a strange girl I swear all she did was glare at me the whole day. Maybe with time I'll get to know her better and she'll stop glaring at me, at least I hope. It's late I should probably get to bed now I don't want to be late for class again tomorrow. I still can't seem to place why Videl's eyes look so familiar. Such enchanting eyes, but where could I have seen them before?' That was Gohan's last though before falling into a peaceful sleep. For tomorrow is a new day and who knows what adventures lay ahead.
-Author's Note-
PHEW! -wipes sweat from forehead- So I hope you all didn't think that was too long of a chapter and I just wasted your time. I told ya it was extra long. Actually I hadn't intended on making it this long or adding so much of the show into it. I guess it just kinda happened. I hope you all were able to enjoy it because I enjoyed writing it. If you are interested and want to see what the Gold Fighter looks like you can visit my blog, the link is in my profile. I also have or at least will have the rest of my character profiles there as well. I still have to draw Kero, Azer and Zarmoth but eventually I hope to have them all online. So once again please review it really helps keep me motivated to write as well as improve my story. Thanks for reading!
-Samurai Girl
Next time on Growing Up, Gohan Style:
The Gold Fighter makes an appearance, a new student joins Orange Star High, and what's this? Videl has a … BOYFRIEND!?
Vegeta- "Finally I was in this story. I see you've come to your senses about putting me in every chapter."
Samurai Girl- "Er… well actually no, I just didn't want you to feel left out that's all."
Vegeta- "Why would I, the prince of all Saiyans, feel left out?"
Samurai Girl- "Well because Goku did the disclaimer since you wouldn't."
Vegeta- "What!? Kakarot was in this chapter too!" -looks around for Goku and powers up to Super Saiyan-
Goku- "Hi everybody! -waves to fans- Oh and I'm right here Vegeta."
Samurai Girl- -notices death glare from Vegeta-"Uh guys how about you settle this somewhere else." -gives a nervous laugh and points to a deserted piece of land-
Goku- "Okay bye everyone!" -powers up to super saiyan also and follows after Vegeta-
Samurai Girl- "Phew that was a close one.-sighs- Hmm I think they're leaving." -looks around to try and find fans of story-
Gohan- "You think so? But I just became the Gold Fighter how could the number of readers be dwindling? It'll be okay don't you worry about it."
Samurai Girl- "You're so sweet Gohan, thank you."