I do NOT own DragonBall Z or any of its characters! I also do NOT own the
song Music of My Heart by N*sync
" Talking "
' Thoughts '
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Ok well I hi everyone! Hehe yes I know I haven't updated in a while! Sorry about that! I hit a little bit of a writers block but no more! I have defeated the all-evil writers block. Yup well anyways on with the story!
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Gone
After everyone had finally calmed down. They were all gathered at the door saying good-bye to one another. Well ok everyone except who retreated back to the gravity room to train.
"Thanks again Bulma it was fun."
"No problem. Hope to see you soon Chi Chi."
"Count on it."
"See ya Goten! Bye Gohan! Bye Videl! Bye Chi Chi!"
"Ya see ya Trunks!" Goten happily added as everyone made their way out the door.
"Bye!" called Gohan as they all took to the air.
"Bye you guys!" Videl said as she waved to Bulma and Trunks standing in the door way."
"Hey wait a second!"
"What's the matter big brother?" Chi Chi turned her head to see what was wrong with her oldest son. Videl got that oh no I'm in trouble now look on her face as she saw Gohan giving her a look that said yup you are in trouble for sure.
"Videl get over here." Gohan said a little annoyed that she hadn't listened to him about not flying yet.
"Heh what are you talking about Gohan I'm perfectly fine. I'm all better see?"
Gohan starred at her like she was crazy. Her ki was still lower then it should be and he wasn't about to take any chances.
"Videl don't make me come over there and get you." Gohan said trying to be serious but couldn't stop the smile that crept to his face. ' I just can't stay mad at her.'
"Oh and why not Gohan?"
"Your just asking for it you know that don't you?" Gohan said as he completely forgot that his mother and little brother were still there. Chi Chi just smiled at the two teens joking with each other. Goten had a confused look on his face like always.
"Umm nope! Why do ask?" Videl smiled as Gohan sweatdropped. Gohan started flying after Videl. Videl of course increased her speed trying to get away before Gohan caught her. Too late. Gohan caught her around the waist pulling her to a sudden halt causing both of them to stop and just hover in the air. Gohan gave Videl a quick kiss on the cheek. Then something he heard made him turn as red as a tomato. It also caused Videl to blush.
"I'M GONNA BE A GRANDMOTHER WOOOHOOO!" Chi Chi cheered as she got a huge smile on her face as the two teens almost died of embarrassment.
"Does this mean that Videl is going to be my new big sister?" questioned a curious Goten.
"What are you talking about? We are only dating we are not getting married!" Gohan screamed in his defense. 'Ok so we are not getting married. Yet. Woah where did that though come from!?! Although I wouldn't mind being married to Videl. Ahhhh. What's wrong with me?'
"Ahh HA! I knew it! I was right all along!" Chi Chi said with happiness in her voice. Gohan paled realizing he just told his mother that him and Videl were dating. Oh Dende what had he done? Now he was sure to be teased beyond belief.
"What? You mean you didn't know?"
"Well I had a hunch but I wasn't sure until you just told me."
"Why me?"
"Because well Gohan you're lucky. That's why." Videl said as she laughed a little.
"Lucky that I have you." 'Yikes! Oh great I bet mom heard that. Oh man she is never gonna let me live this down. Oh well. ' Videl blushed crimson at Gohan's comment. 'I am never going to get used to him saying things like that. He sure is sweet though.' Gohan tightened his grip on Videl and took off towards home. Chi Chi following on the nimbus and Goten flying close behind.
They all arrived at the Son house a short while later. Luckily they had eaten dinner at Capsule Corp. seeing how it was now going on 10 at night.
"Alright Goten go up to bed and ill come in and read you bedtime story alright?"
"Ok!" Goten scurried up the stairs saying good night as he went up. Everyone called good night in return then Chi Chi said good night and also headed upstairs to read Goten a story.
"Well umm good night Gohan. Love you."
"Love you to Videl. Sweet dreams."
Gohan gave Videl a hug and a kiss then headed off to his room to get some well needed rest. Videl turned off the lights in the living room and tried to fall asleep as soon as she snuggled into the pile of blankets on the couch. She tossed and turned continuously not being able to fall asleep. 'Oh that's it I just cant stand it anymore not like I'm going to get any sleep tonight. Hey I know I'll just sneak out and leave a note then go visit my Dad. But wait a sec what about visiting hours? Oh well I'll just sneak in.' Videl got up and found a sticky note and a pen near by. She quickly wrote the note and quietly walked towards Gohan's room. She suppressed her ki so he wouldn't sense her. Lucky for her the door was open. She tip toed in and saw Gohan asleep like a baby. She quietly walked over to him and ever so gently she stuck the sticky note onto his forehead then snuck out of his room. Finally she made her silent exit from the house bye the front door. Shutting it behind her making sure it was locked. Then she took off into the sky. Her destination was Satan City Hospital or otherwise known as Satan Hospital for short.
Little did Videl know that her sudden increase in energy had awakened our favorite demi-saiyain.
Gohan's eyes shot open as he felt Videl's energy increase. He sensed that it was heading away from the Son house. Gohan smacked himself on the head with his hand realizing that Videl snuck out. He noticed something was on his forehead so he took it off it was a little post it note. "Wonder how that got there. Wait a s second." Gohan said to himself as he started to read the note.
Hey Gohan,
Umm well I couldn't sleep and I decided that I would go and visit my dad before you know. Sorry to sneak out hope to see you soon. If ya need me I'll be at the hospital. What am I saying where else would I be? Ok well I have to go now sweet dreams. Love you.
Videl
"Oh man mom is going to kill me. I had better go make sure she is ok." Gohan walked into the hall and then to his mother's door and stuck the note Videl left for him on her door. "There now she will know where I am." Gohan started to tip toe his way to the door when he heard someone yawn. He stopped dead in his tacks and slowly turned around. "Uh hey Goten what are you doing up?"
"I heard a noise and it woke me up. Where are you going big brother?"
"Oh nowhere at all. Why?"
"Then how come you were walking towards the door?"
"Ok look Goten I have to go somewhere with Videl just go back to bed ok?"
"Alright Gohan."
"Oh and Goten you can tell mom when she wakes up. She will understand."
"You mean this time I can actually tell?"
"Yes you can."
"Okay!" Goten ran back to his room and shut the door.
"Phew! That was easier said then done. Guess I better get going. Knowing Videl she is already there."
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Meanwhile at Satan City hospital.
Videl landed on the roof without making a sound. She looked around hoping to find a way into the hospital. "Hmm there has got to be a easy way to get into this place. Think Videl think. Ah ha bingo!" Videl's had caught sight of a near by air vent. "I can get in here now and no one will notice me sneak in."
Videl walked over to the air vent and pulled off the vent cover and climbed. Well more like fell a few feet then starting crawling towards her Dad's ki. 'I'm coming Dad hang on.'
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Gohan saw the hospital come into view. He sensed Videl's ki on the 5th floor of the hospital and slowly going down. He landed at the main entrance and walked in. he went to the receptionist to tell her what was going on.
"Hello sir how may I help you?"
"I am here to visit Mr. Satan I am a very close friend of Videl's."
"Well I don't normally do this, but I remember you from earlier so you go right in."
"Thank you very much Miss."
"No problem. Enjoy your visit."
Gohan made his way back to Hercule's and opened the door. He walked in and sat down in a near by chair and waited. "She should be here any minute now." Gohan said glancing up at the ceiling. He could sense her ki coming closer and closer. So he sat there and waited patiently for Videl to get there.
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Videl looked down through the vent opening into a room. There she spied her Dad lying peacefully asleep. Videl carefully and quietly as possible took the vent cover off. She poked her head out the opening looking around the room making sure the coast was clear.
"Hey there Videl." Gohan said calmly. Videl was scared by someone talking all of a sudden she leaned a little too far down and fell out of the ventilation shaft. Gohan with his Super Saiyain speed caught her and set her down on her feet.
"Gohan? Wha..How?" Gohan chuckled.
"Its not funny!"
"Yes it is you looked hilarious falling out of the ceiling. Oh and did you know you can visit beyond visiting hours without sneaking in?" Videl fainted animae style as she sweatdropped.
"You're kidding. I just crawl down 5 floors through a ventilation shaft and I could have walked in the front door!?!"
"Yup pretty much." Videl sighed.
"Oh well. Hey Gohan did you hear that?"
"Yah."
Both teens turned around to see Hercule slightly moaning in his sleep as if he were in pain. Videl was at his by him in the blink of an eye. She gently held her dad's hand in hers.
"Dad please wake up. For me? Please Daddy?"
As if Hercule had heard her his eyes slowly opened. His vision was blurry but soon he forced himself to focus. When he could see clearly he saw his one and only daughter. He glanced around the room and spotted Gohan standing by the door with a look that showed his concern for his daughter. For once Hercule didn't yell at the boy to get out he let him stay.
"Videl?" Hercule asked in a weakened voice.
" Yes Dad its me!" Videl happily hugged her dad close. After a quick hug Videl pulled away and starred at her Dad. 'I love him so much he has always been there for me.'
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You never know what you've done for me.
What your faith in me has done for my soul.
You'll never know the gift you've given me.
I'll carry it with me yeah, yeah.
Through the days I have had. I think of days before.
You made hope for something better and made me reach for something more.
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"Hey there sweetpea."
"Hi Daddy. How are you holding up?"
"Just fine Videl." Hercule lied. Hercule how ever could not hide a look of pain from his face as he felt his life slipping away.
"No your not Daddy." Videl's eyes filled tears. Gohan wanted nothing more then to take Videl into his arms the second he saw her eyes fill with tears but he knew that now was not the time. Right now he needed to take a step back and let her spend time with her father even though it broke his heart to see her in pain.
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You taught me to run.
You taught me to fly.
Help me to free the me inside.
Helped me hear the music of my heart. Helped me hear the music of my heart.
You've opened my eyes.
You've opened the door to something I've never known before.
And your love is the music of my heart.
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"Videl sweetie, everything is going to be ok." Hercule said in weak voice and smiled the biggest smile he could trying to comfort his little girl. Hercule then glanced over at a corner where Gohan was standing looking concerned. Gohan could feel Hercule's small ki getting smaller and smaller. "You take care of my daughter young man. I trust you." This gained a dumbstruck yet understanding look from Gohan.
"Yes sir you have my word." Gohan replied honestly as he managed a small smile.
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You were the one always on my side.
Always on my side.
Always standing by seeing me through.
You were the song that always made me sing.
I'm singin this for you.
Everywhere I go I think of where I've been and of the one who knew me better then anyone ever will again.
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"Daddy don't say that. You aren't going anywhere."
"Videl, listen I'm not going to make it. I'm sorry I took the credit for defeating Cell and I'm sorry that I wasn't the best father. I'm sorry for everything."
"Daddy its ok. You were the best father I could have ever had. I'm sorry I couldn't be the perfect daughter for you."
"No sweetie that's not true. You are perfect just the way you are. You always were. I will always love you and you will always be my little girl."
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You taught me to run.
You taught to fly.
Helped me to free the me inside
Helped me hear the music of my heart. Helped me hear the music of my heart.
You've opened my eyes.
You've opened the door to something I've never known before.
And your love is the music of my heart.
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"I love you Daddy." Videl leaned over and gave Hercule a hug not wanting to ever let go.
"I love you Videl." Hercule's body slipped out of Videl's arms and back onto the bed. Slowly his eyes slid closed. He lay there motionless. There was a loud and strong BEEEEEEEEPP from the heart machine and a flat line across the screen.
"Daddy? Daddy come on, get.get up." Videl lightly shook her Dad in attempt to try and wake him. No such luck. He was gone. Hercule Satan was no more.
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What you taught me only your love could ever teach me.
You got through when no one could reach me before because you always saw in me all the best that I could be.
It was you who set me free.
You taught me to run.
You taught to fly.
Helped me to free the me inside
Helped me hear the music of my heart. Helped me hear the music of my heart.
You've opened my eyes.
You've opened the door to something I've never known before.
And your love is the music of my heart.
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Videl looked down at her Dad as the tears began to attempt to break free. Videl slumped to the floor silent. She stopped those threatening tears from escaping. Gohan was at her side in a flash. He slowly kneeled down so he was eye level with her. He starred into her sorrow filled eyes. He felt his heart shatter into a million pieces to see her in such pain. She starred back at him as the tears came closer to escaping.
"Gohan?"
"Yes Videl?" Gohan answered calmly.
"Can we go? I don't want to be here anymore."
"Sure, no problem." Gohan helped her stand and put his arm around her waist as they walked out of the room. They stopped a nurse that was running to Mr. Satan's room to check on him and told her he was gone. The rest of the trip out of the hospital was made in silence. As they exited the hospital Gohan glanced down at Videl who hadn't seemed to notice they were now outside. He gently picked her up and cradled her close to him. He took off heading towards the spot where they always went to talk. A short while later he landed in front of a waterfall. Gohan set Videl down and she walked over to the lake just starring at the waterfall.
"Videl?" Videl turned around to find that Gohan was right behind her concern evident in his eyes. Videl's eyes filled with unshed tears once more. Gohan opened his arms to her and whispered gently. "Come here Videl- Chan."
Without a second thought Videl leapt into Gohan's open arms. Gohan caught her his strong arms wrapping lovingly around her. She hugged Gohan close as if he were the only thing keeping her alive. Still she wouldn't allow the tears to come. Finally she let the tears flow freely down her face. Those tears soon turned into heart wrenching sobs. Gohan hugged her close and rocked her gently back and forth.
"Gohan don't ever leave." Videl sobbed into his chest.
"Shhh its gonna be ok. I'm here. I'm here don't worry."
Gohan held Videl until she had cried herself to sleep in his arms. He readjusted his hold on her and took off towards home. Gohan arrived home shortly after to find his mother waiting at the door. She didn't say a word to Gohan as he carried Videl into the house. She didn't ask where he was for half the night. She didn't have to. She could tell by Videl's tear stained face what had happened and where they had been. She smiled warmly at Gohan as he walked by her.
Gohan gently laid Videl on his bed and tucked her in. he stood hovering over Videl watching her sleep peacefully. He leaned down and kissed her lightly on the lips. "Good night my angel." Then Gohan got the chair from his desk and set it in front of his bed. He sat down. 'I am not leaving this spot until she wakes.' Gohan silently promised himself as he felt himself drifting off to sleep. So he gave in and fell asleep. Chi Chi walked by Gohan's room and saw him asleep in a chair sitting next to his bed where Videl was sleeping peacefully. She smiled and went to the linen closet down the hall and pulled out a spar blanket. She walked back into Gohan's room and put the blanket over him. She kissed him on the forehead and left the room, silently shutting the door behind her.
The day passed quickly. Chi Chi made sure that Goten didn't bother Videl or Gohan. Soon it was night and just about dinnertime. Chi Chi made enough dinner so if Videl or Gohan woke up there would be plenty to eat. She had cooked enough for a small army. Even Goten could not eat everything that she cooked. But just incase she made sure to set aside food for the two teens.
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Videl slowly opened her eyes and looked around. "Hmm I wonder how I ended up in Gohan's room. Oh man I must have cried myself to sleep." Videl looked over to find Gohan asleep sitting in a chair next to her bed. 'He must have stayed with me the whole time. I'll have to thank him later.' "I really don't wana wake him."
Videl quietly got out of bed and started tiptoeing towards the door.
"Where do you think your going?" Videl stopped dead in her tracks and turned around to find Gohan awake still sitting in the chair smiling.
"I don't know."
"Ok well since your not going anywhere come back over here."
"Ok." Videl walked over and stood in front of Gohan. Looking at him weird trying to figure out what he was going to do. Gohan reached out and wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her into his lap. Videl leaned her head against his chest and closed her eyes. Gohan moved one arm under her knees and stood up carrying her like a little girl. This sudden action earned him a small yelp of surprise from Videl. Gohan couldn't help it and started laughing. Videl glare at him a little but her smile said she was joking.
"What?"
"What did you do that for?"
"I don't know." Just then Gohan's stomach growled shaking the house slightly causing Gohan to blush. "Heh guess I'm a little hungry."
"That's a little hungry? Oh boy I wouldn't want to see you when you're starving."
"Come on lets get something to eat." Gohan started walking out the door. He entered the hallway then the living room. He saw no one was sitting on the couch and walked over and dropped Videl on the couch.
"GOHAN!"
"Yes Del?"
"Oh just forget it." Videl said with a smile on her face.
"Are you hungry Videl?"
"No not really. Thanks anyways Gohan."
"Are you sure?" ' She hasn't eaten since dinner yesterday. How can she not be hungry?'
"Yah I'm sure I'll make a snack later or something."
"Well ok if you're sure."
"I am."
"Are you really really sure?"
"Gohan you're starting to sound like your mom. You know that?"
"Ok, ok you win I wont bother you anymore about it ok?"
"Ok thank you Gohan."
"Uh your welcome?"
"You have no clue what I'm saying thank you for do you?"
"Nope!"
Videl sighed. "Your impossible sometimes. You know that?"
"Yup."
"Huh?" Videl replied confused.
"Now whose confused?" Gohan said as he laughed.
"Alright I get your point." Videl said as she started laughing too. "This reminds me of the time at the martial art tournament when you met my d..." Videl cast her eyes to ground. It hurt just think about her Dad and knowing that she would never make any new memories with him and she would never get to spend time with him again.
Gohan knew she was sad as soon as she looked at the ground and he immediately pulled her in for a hug. "Come on Videl give me smile." Videl tried her best and forced a fake smile on her face. "No not a fake one. I mean a real one. Come on just think of my Mom chasing Vegeata with her frying pan. Or just think of Vegeata with pink hair." Videl smiled at the happy memory.
"Thanks Gohan."
"Hey no problem."
"I just thought of something Gohan."
"Hmm what's that?"
"I don't want to ruin the happy mood but I have to decide on a day to have my Dad's funeral and everything. Videl hugged Gohan tighter.
"How about we worry about that tomorrow ok?"
"Don't you mean today?"
"What?"
"Its 1 am in the morning. We must have slept all day."
"Hmm guess your right."
"Well when it's a decent hour in the morning we'll figure out everything about what do for his funeral ok?"
"Alright Gohan. Love you."
Gohan was caught by surprise when she said that but just smiled and replied sweetly meaning every word.
"I love you too Videl."
Gohan gave Videl a quick kiss, which of course made her smile.
"Come on Gohan I'll make you dinner." Videl said as she headed towards the kitchen Gohan following behind her trying not to drool at the thought of food.
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What's going to happen now that Hercule is gone? Gohan seems to be able to help ease Videl's pain but can he make it go away? What about the funeral? Also what will happen at school when Videl goes back? Read the next chapter and review!
Later DBZGirl
" Talking "
' Thoughts '
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Ok well I hi everyone! Hehe yes I know I haven't updated in a while! Sorry about that! I hit a little bit of a writers block but no more! I have defeated the all-evil writers block. Yup well anyways on with the story!
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Gone
After everyone had finally calmed down. They were all gathered at the door saying good-bye to one another. Well ok everyone except who retreated back to the gravity room to train.
"Thanks again Bulma it was fun."
"No problem. Hope to see you soon Chi Chi."
"Count on it."
"See ya Goten! Bye Gohan! Bye Videl! Bye Chi Chi!"
"Ya see ya Trunks!" Goten happily added as everyone made their way out the door.
"Bye!" called Gohan as they all took to the air.
"Bye you guys!" Videl said as she waved to Bulma and Trunks standing in the door way."
"Hey wait a second!"
"What's the matter big brother?" Chi Chi turned her head to see what was wrong with her oldest son. Videl got that oh no I'm in trouble now look on her face as she saw Gohan giving her a look that said yup you are in trouble for sure.
"Videl get over here." Gohan said a little annoyed that she hadn't listened to him about not flying yet.
"Heh what are you talking about Gohan I'm perfectly fine. I'm all better see?"
Gohan starred at her like she was crazy. Her ki was still lower then it should be and he wasn't about to take any chances.
"Videl don't make me come over there and get you." Gohan said trying to be serious but couldn't stop the smile that crept to his face. ' I just can't stay mad at her.'
"Oh and why not Gohan?"
"Your just asking for it you know that don't you?" Gohan said as he completely forgot that his mother and little brother were still there. Chi Chi just smiled at the two teens joking with each other. Goten had a confused look on his face like always.
"Umm nope! Why do ask?" Videl smiled as Gohan sweatdropped. Gohan started flying after Videl. Videl of course increased her speed trying to get away before Gohan caught her. Too late. Gohan caught her around the waist pulling her to a sudden halt causing both of them to stop and just hover in the air. Gohan gave Videl a quick kiss on the cheek. Then something he heard made him turn as red as a tomato. It also caused Videl to blush.
"I'M GONNA BE A GRANDMOTHER WOOOHOOO!" Chi Chi cheered as she got a huge smile on her face as the two teens almost died of embarrassment.
"Does this mean that Videl is going to be my new big sister?" questioned a curious Goten.
"What are you talking about? We are only dating we are not getting married!" Gohan screamed in his defense. 'Ok so we are not getting married. Yet. Woah where did that though come from!?! Although I wouldn't mind being married to Videl. Ahhhh. What's wrong with me?'
"Ahh HA! I knew it! I was right all along!" Chi Chi said with happiness in her voice. Gohan paled realizing he just told his mother that him and Videl were dating. Oh Dende what had he done? Now he was sure to be teased beyond belief.
"What? You mean you didn't know?"
"Well I had a hunch but I wasn't sure until you just told me."
"Why me?"
"Because well Gohan you're lucky. That's why." Videl said as she laughed a little.
"Lucky that I have you." 'Yikes! Oh great I bet mom heard that. Oh man she is never gonna let me live this down. Oh well. ' Videl blushed crimson at Gohan's comment. 'I am never going to get used to him saying things like that. He sure is sweet though.' Gohan tightened his grip on Videl and took off towards home. Chi Chi following on the nimbus and Goten flying close behind.
They all arrived at the Son house a short while later. Luckily they had eaten dinner at Capsule Corp. seeing how it was now going on 10 at night.
"Alright Goten go up to bed and ill come in and read you bedtime story alright?"
"Ok!" Goten scurried up the stairs saying good night as he went up. Everyone called good night in return then Chi Chi said good night and also headed upstairs to read Goten a story.
"Well umm good night Gohan. Love you."
"Love you to Videl. Sweet dreams."
Gohan gave Videl a hug and a kiss then headed off to his room to get some well needed rest. Videl turned off the lights in the living room and tried to fall asleep as soon as she snuggled into the pile of blankets on the couch. She tossed and turned continuously not being able to fall asleep. 'Oh that's it I just cant stand it anymore not like I'm going to get any sleep tonight. Hey I know I'll just sneak out and leave a note then go visit my Dad. But wait a sec what about visiting hours? Oh well I'll just sneak in.' Videl got up and found a sticky note and a pen near by. She quickly wrote the note and quietly walked towards Gohan's room. She suppressed her ki so he wouldn't sense her. Lucky for her the door was open. She tip toed in and saw Gohan asleep like a baby. She quietly walked over to him and ever so gently she stuck the sticky note onto his forehead then snuck out of his room. Finally she made her silent exit from the house bye the front door. Shutting it behind her making sure it was locked. Then she took off into the sky. Her destination was Satan City Hospital or otherwise known as Satan Hospital for short.
Little did Videl know that her sudden increase in energy had awakened our favorite demi-saiyain.
Gohan's eyes shot open as he felt Videl's energy increase. He sensed that it was heading away from the Son house. Gohan smacked himself on the head with his hand realizing that Videl snuck out. He noticed something was on his forehead so he took it off it was a little post it note. "Wonder how that got there. Wait a s second." Gohan said to himself as he started to read the note.
Hey Gohan,
Umm well I couldn't sleep and I decided that I would go and visit my dad before you know. Sorry to sneak out hope to see you soon. If ya need me I'll be at the hospital. What am I saying where else would I be? Ok well I have to go now sweet dreams. Love you.
Videl
"Oh man mom is going to kill me. I had better go make sure she is ok." Gohan walked into the hall and then to his mother's door and stuck the note Videl left for him on her door. "There now she will know where I am." Gohan started to tip toe his way to the door when he heard someone yawn. He stopped dead in his tacks and slowly turned around. "Uh hey Goten what are you doing up?"
"I heard a noise and it woke me up. Where are you going big brother?"
"Oh nowhere at all. Why?"
"Then how come you were walking towards the door?"
"Ok look Goten I have to go somewhere with Videl just go back to bed ok?"
"Alright Gohan."
"Oh and Goten you can tell mom when she wakes up. She will understand."
"You mean this time I can actually tell?"
"Yes you can."
"Okay!" Goten ran back to his room and shut the door.
"Phew! That was easier said then done. Guess I better get going. Knowing Videl she is already there."
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Meanwhile at Satan City hospital.
Videl landed on the roof without making a sound. She looked around hoping to find a way into the hospital. "Hmm there has got to be a easy way to get into this place. Think Videl think. Ah ha bingo!" Videl's had caught sight of a near by air vent. "I can get in here now and no one will notice me sneak in."
Videl walked over to the air vent and pulled off the vent cover and climbed. Well more like fell a few feet then starting crawling towards her Dad's ki. 'I'm coming Dad hang on.'
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Gohan saw the hospital come into view. He sensed Videl's ki on the 5th floor of the hospital and slowly going down. He landed at the main entrance and walked in. he went to the receptionist to tell her what was going on.
"Hello sir how may I help you?"
"I am here to visit Mr. Satan I am a very close friend of Videl's."
"Well I don't normally do this, but I remember you from earlier so you go right in."
"Thank you very much Miss."
"No problem. Enjoy your visit."
Gohan made his way back to Hercule's and opened the door. He walked in and sat down in a near by chair and waited. "She should be here any minute now." Gohan said glancing up at the ceiling. He could sense her ki coming closer and closer. So he sat there and waited patiently for Videl to get there.
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Videl looked down through the vent opening into a room. There she spied her Dad lying peacefully asleep. Videl carefully and quietly as possible took the vent cover off. She poked her head out the opening looking around the room making sure the coast was clear.
"Hey there Videl." Gohan said calmly. Videl was scared by someone talking all of a sudden she leaned a little too far down and fell out of the ventilation shaft. Gohan with his Super Saiyain speed caught her and set her down on her feet.
"Gohan? Wha..How?" Gohan chuckled.
"Its not funny!"
"Yes it is you looked hilarious falling out of the ceiling. Oh and did you know you can visit beyond visiting hours without sneaking in?" Videl fainted animae style as she sweatdropped.
"You're kidding. I just crawl down 5 floors through a ventilation shaft and I could have walked in the front door!?!"
"Yup pretty much." Videl sighed.
"Oh well. Hey Gohan did you hear that?"
"Yah."
Both teens turned around to see Hercule slightly moaning in his sleep as if he were in pain. Videl was at his by him in the blink of an eye. She gently held her dad's hand in hers.
"Dad please wake up. For me? Please Daddy?"
As if Hercule had heard her his eyes slowly opened. His vision was blurry but soon he forced himself to focus. When he could see clearly he saw his one and only daughter. He glanced around the room and spotted Gohan standing by the door with a look that showed his concern for his daughter. For once Hercule didn't yell at the boy to get out he let him stay.
"Videl?" Hercule asked in a weakened voice.
" Yes Dad its me!" Videl happily hugged her dad close. After a quick hug Videl pulled away and starred at her Dad. 'I love him so much he has always been there for me.'
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You never know what you've done for me.
What your faith in me has done for my soul.
You'll never know the gift you've given me.
I'll carry it with me yeah, yeah.
Through the days I have had. I think of days before.
You made hope for something better and made me reach for something more.
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"Hey there sweetpea."
"Hi Daddy. How are you holding up?"
"Just fine Videl." Hercule lied. Hercule how ever could not hide a look of pain from his face as he felt his life slipping away.
"No your not Daddy." Videl's eyes filled tears. Gohan wanted nothing more then to take Videl into his arms the second he saw her eyes fill with tears but he knew that now was not the time. Right now he needed to take a step back and let her spend time with her father even though it broke his heart to see her in pain.
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You taught me to run.
You taught me to fly.
Help me to free the me inside.
Helped me hear the music of my heart. Helped me hear the music of my heart.
You've opened my eyes.
You've opened the door to something I've never known before.
And your love is the music of my heart.
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"Videl sweetie, everything is going to be ok." Hercule said in weak voice and smiled the biggest smile he could trying to comfort his little girl. Hercule then glanced over at a corner where Gohan was standing looking concerned. Gohan could feel Hercule's small ki getting smaller and smaller. "You take care of my daughter young man. I trust you." This gained a dumbstruck yet understanding look from Gohan.
"Yes sir you have my word." Gohan replied honestly as he managed a small smile.
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You were the one always on my side.
Always on my side.
Always standing by seeing me through.
You were the song that always made me sing.
I'm singin this for you.
Everywhere I go I think of where I've been and of the one who knew me better then anyone ever will again.
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"Daddy don't say that. You aren't going anywhere."
"Videl, listen I'm not going to make it. I'm sorry I took the credit for defeating Cell and I'm sorry that I wasn't the best father. I'm sorry for everything."
"Daddy its ok. You were the best father I could have ever had. I'm sorry I couldn't be the perfect daughter for you."
"No sweetie that's not true. You are perfect just the way you are. You always were. I will always love you and you will always be my little girl."
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You taught me to run.
You taught to fly.
Helped me to free the me inside
Helped me hear the music of my heart. Helped me hear the music of my heart.
You've opened my eyes.
You've opened the door to something I've never known before.
And your love is the music of my heart.
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"I love you Daddy." Videl leaned over and gave Hercule a hug not wanting to ever let go.
"I love you Videl." Hercule's body slipped out of Videl's arms and back onto the bed. Slowly his eyes slid closed. He lay there motionless. There was a loud and strong BEEEEEEEEPP from the heart machine and a flat line across the screen.
"Daddy? Daddy come on, get.get up." Videl lightly shook her Dad in attempt to try and wake him. No such luck. He was gone. Hercule Satan was no more.
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What you taught me only your love could ever teach me.
You got through when no one could reach me before because you always saw in me all the best that I could be.
It was you who set me free.
You taught me to run.
You taught to fly.
Helped me to free the me inside
Helped me hear the music of my heart. Helped me hear the music of my heart.
You've opened my eyes.
You've opened the door to something I've never known before.
And your love is the music of my heart.
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Videl looked down at her Dad as the tears began to attempt to break free. Videl slumped to the floor silent. She stopped those threatening tears from escaping. Gohan was at her side in a flash. He slowly kneeled down so he was eye level with her. He starred into her sorrow filled eyes. He felt his heart shatter into a million pieces to see her in such pain. She starred back at him as the tears came closer to escaping.
"Gohan?"
"Yes Videl?" Gohan answered calmly.
"Can we go? I don't want to be here anymore."
"Sure, no problem." Gohan helped her stand and put his arm around her waist as they walked out of the room. They stopped a nurse that was running to Mr. Satan's room to check on him and told her he was gone. The rest of the trip out of the hospital was made in silence. As they exited the hospital Gohan glanced down at Videl who hadn't seemed to notice they were now outside. He gently picked her up and cradled her close to him. He took off heading towards the spot where they always went to talk. A short while later he landed in front of a waterfall. Gohan set Videl down and she walked over to the lake just starring at the waterfall.
"Videl?" Videl turned around to find that Gohan was right behind her concern evident in his eyes. Videl's eyes filled with unshed tears once more. Gohan opened his arms to her and whispered gently. "Come here Videl- Chan."
Without a second thought Videl leapt into Gohan's open arms. Gohan caught her his strong arms wrapping lovingly around her. She hugged Gohan close as if he were the only thing keeping her alive. Still she wouldn't allow the tears to come. Finally she let the tears flow freely down her face. Those tears soon turned into heart wrenching sobs. Gohan hugged her close and rocked her gently back and forth.
"Gohan don't ever leave." Videl sobbed into his chest.
"Shhh its gonna be ok. I'm here. I'm here don't worry."
Gohan held Videl until she had cried herself to sleep in his arms. He readjusted his hold on her and took off towards home. Gohan arrived home shortly after to find his mother waiting at the door. She didn't say a word to Gohan as he carried Videl into the house. She didn't ask where he was for half the night. She didn't have to. She could tell by Videl's tear stained face what had happened and where they had been. She smiled warmly at Gohan as he walked by her.
Gohan gently laid Videl on his bed and tucked her in. he stood hovering over Videl watching her sleep peacefully. He leaned down and kissed her lightly on the lips. "Good night my angel." Then Gohan got the chair from his desk and set it in front of his bed. He sat down. 'I am not leaving this spot until she wakes.' Gohan silently promised himself as he felt himself drifting off to sleep. So he gave in and fell asleep. Chi Chi walked by Gohan's room and saw him asleep in a chair sitting next to his bed where Videl was sleeping peacefully. She smiled and went to the linen closet down the hall and pulled out a spar blanket. She walked back into Gohan's room and put the blanket over him. She kissed him on the forehead and left the room, silently shutting the door behind her.
The day passed quickly. Chi Chi made sure that Goten didn't bother Videl or Gohan. Soon it was night and just about dinnertime. Chi Chi made enough dinner so if Videl or Gohan woke up there would be plenty to eat. She had cooked enough for a small army. Even Goten could not eat everything that she cooked. But just incase she made sure to set aside food for the two teens.
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Videl slowly opened her eyes and looked around. "Hmm I wonder how I ended up in Gohan's room. Oh man I must have cried myself to sleep." Videl looked over to find Gohan asleep sitting in a chair next to her bed. 'He must have stayed with me the whole time. I'll have to thank him later.' "I really don't wana wake him."
Videl quietly got out of bed and started tiptoeing towards the door.
"Where do you think your going?" Videl stopped dead in her tracks and turned around to find Gohan awake still sitting in the chair smiling.
"I don't know."
"Ok well since your not going anywhere come back over here."
"Ok." Videl walked over and stood in front of Gohan. Looking at him weird trying to figure out what he was going to do. Gohan reached out and wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her into his lap. Videl leaned her head against his chest and closed her eyes. Gohan moved one arm under her knees and stood up carrying her like a little girl. This sudden action earned him a small yelp of surprise from Videl. Gohan couldn't help it and started laughing. Videl glare at him a little but her smile said she was joking.
"What?"
"What did you do that for?"
"I don't know." Just then Gohan's stomach growled shaking the house slightly causing Gohan to blush. "Heh guess I'm a little hungry."
"That's a little hungry? Oh boy I wouldn't want to see you when you're starving."
"Come on lets get something to eat." Gohan started walking out the door. He entered the hallway then the living room. He saw no one was sitting on the couch and walked over and dropped Videl on the couch.
"GOHAN!"
"Yes Del?"
"Oh just forget it." Videl said with a smile on her face.
"Are you hungry Videl?"
"No not really. Thanks anyways Gohan."
"Are you sure?" ' She hasn't eaten since dinner yesterday. How can she not be hungry?'
"Yah I'm sure I'll make a snack later or something."
"Well ok if you're sure."
"I am."
"Are you really really sure?"
"Gohan you're starting to sound like your mom. You know that?"
"Ok, ok you win I wont bother you anymore about it ok?"
"Ok thank you Gohan."
"Uh your welcome?"
"You have no clue what I'm saying thank you for do you?"
"Nope!"
Videl sighed. "Your impossible sometimes. You know that?"
"Yup."
"Huh?" Videl replied confused.
"Now whose confused?" Gohan said as he laughed.
"Alright I get your point." Videl said as she started laughing too. "This reminds me of the time at the martial art tournament when you met my d..." Videl cast her eyes to ground. It hurt just think about her Dad and knowing that she would never make any new memories with him and she would never get to spend time with him again.
Gohan knew she was sad as soon as she looked at the ground and he immediately pulled her in for a hug. "Come on Videl give me smile." Videl tried her best and forced a fake smile on her face. "No not a fake one. I mean a real one. Come on just think of my Mom chasing Vegeata with her frying pan. Or just think of Vegeata with pink hair." Videl smiled at the happy memory.
"Thanks Gohan."
"Hey no problem."
"I just thought of something Gohan."
"Hmm what's that?"
"I don't want to ruin the happy mood but I have to decide on a day to have my Dad's funeral and everything. Videl hugged Gohan tighter.
"How about we worry about that tomorrow ok?"
"Don't you mean today?"
"What?"
"Its 1 am in the morning. We must have slept all day."
"Hmm guess your right."
"Well when it's a decent hour in the morning we'll figure out everything about what do for his funeral ok?"
"Alright Gohan. Love you."
Gohan was caught by surprise when she said that but just smiled and replied sweetly meaning every word.
"I love you too Videl."
Gohan gave Videl a quick kiss, which of course made her smile.
"Come on Gohan I'll make you dinner." Videl said as she headed towards the kitchen Gohan following behind her trying not to drool at the thought of food.
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What's going to happen now that Hercule is gone? Gohan seems to be able to help ease Videl's pain but can he make it go away? What about the funeral? Also what will happen at school when Videl goes back? Read the next chapter and review!
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