~Babidi Saga~

Chapter 10 – Dreams from an Enemy

As Monday came around, Gohan was dreading school. Although there hadn't been anything over the tv, Gohan was still worried Videl might have told someone about...well everything. Let's see, the best case scenario will be that Videl keep it to herself and she's just going to drill me with questions today...the worst is that she told the news and I'll never have a chance at experiencing a normal life...eh...

As Gohan made is way to the kitchen, he could here Goten talking to his mother. "Can I eat now?"

"Go wake your brother up and then you both can eat."

Gohan walked into the room and sat down. "No worries, I'm up, I'm up."

"You're up early." Chi-Chi smiled.

"Ya, a dream woke up and couldn't get back to sleep." Gohan dished a large plate of food, eying up Goten as he tried to sneak some of his.

After a failed attempted at stealing some food, Goten went back to his own. "What was the dream about?"

Gohan looked up as if thinking about something. "I...can't remember."

"Gohan, you should get going if you want to see your girlfriend before school. When am I going to meet her?"

Gohan coughed on some milk he had been drinking. "W-what are you talking about mom?"

Chi-Chi finally sat herself down at the table to try and scavenge up what was left of the food she had made. "Didn't Goten tell you? Videl called last night wanting to talk to you. You were training, so she asked if she could see you early today. I told Goten to tell you."

Gohan had a clueless look on his face, as both him and Chi-Chi looked towards Goten.

Goten's eyes widened as he shrunk down in his chair. "I...uh...forgot."

"You forgot?" Gohan shoved some food in his mouth as he glared at his little brother. Swallowing and making his way for the door, he turned and waved goodbye as he took off. "Gotta go, later!"

-DBZ-

Videl looked down at her watch. He's got 4 minutes before I told him to be here. I wonder if he'll show up...Videl growled to herself. Nah, he may not want to talk about it, but he doesn't want me mad at school more.

Videl sat against the small railing that was on the roof of the school. The wind felt good on her face. Looking back, she looked out at the town. Satan City is a little bit safer now, with the Red Rain Army done for, the police can start taking care of more things on their own.

Just then a Saiyaman missing a helmet and a cape landed on the roof. Pressing the button, Gohan returned to his normal clothing. "H-hey Videl." Gohan waved to her while his free hand went behind his head, classic Son position.

"Hey Gohan." Videl stood up and leaned back on the railing eying him up.

Gohan laughed nervously. "W-well, I suppose you got some questions for me. Just promise me you'll keep it all a secret." Best to get it over with...

Videl glared at Gohan. Looking down at her watch, a small smile crossed her face. I got a half an hour to get what I can out of him. Perfect. "We'll see." Her smile widened as Gohan squirmed at her answer. "Well, let's start at the beginning I guess. Goku, the legendary Goku of the World Martial Arts Tournament, is your dad, and you're stronger than him?"

Gohan nodded, his hand still behind his head. "Yup. My house is pretty close to where he grew up. He liked the area out there. As for strength, that'll depend on who you ask I guess. He'll say I'm the strongest, I still think he is, and a few other family friends of ours still believe they're the strongest."

Videl looked up at him. "Family friends? Like Bulma Briefs?"

Gohan sighed, nodding. "Yup. Her...husband still thinks he can beat me and since I haven't really been training that much he probably could."

"And by training, you mean with those light tricks, right?"

Gohan blinked. "Well, that light is energy, and it's not a trick, but ya."

"Energy?" Videl glared at him harder now to make sure she got the truth.

Gohan winced. "Y-you know, that thing everyone has inside them."

"Even me?" Videl lightened her glare, looking up at Gohan.

"Well...ya. Everyone can do the stuff I do, with training and such." Though humans can't really reach saiyan strength, speed, power levels...

"So you could teach me?"

Gohan blinked. "T-teach you?"

Videl crossed her arms. "I've come up with a deal. You teach me how to fly, and fight in the upcoming World Martial Arts tournament that is coming up, I'll keep your secret."

Gohan stepped back. "Me? Fight?" It would be so...unfair...I'd feel bad.

Videl nodded. "It wouldn't be the same if I knew not all the world best fighters were there. You probably couldn't beat my dad but still...wait, Gohan?"

This was one of the questions Gohan really didn't want to answer, and he knew it was coming. "Y-yes Videl?"

"You fought at the Cell games right. As the delivery boy."

Gohan nodded. "I didn't choose the name. The announcer guy gave it to me cause he thought I was going to take orders for Cell and the other fighters..."

Videl did her best to hide a giggle. "I see. So you saw my dad fight Cell?"

Gohan nodded. I'd hardly call it fighting...Mr Satan is a hell of a fighter for not knowing about energy...it's just a child could beat him if that child new how to use energy...

Videl watched Gohan's face as he thought back to that time. "My dad didn't beat Cell, you did...right?"

Gohan blinked. She figured it out? How? The tv feed gave out before that happened.

Videl nodded at Gohan's silence. "I always had my doubts...but after seeing you...I even thought I was one of the top fighters in the world..."

Gohan waved his hands in front of himself. "Y-you are! You took those two guys who had that crazy technology all by yourself! For someone who can't use energy, that's amazing."

Videl blushed at Gohan complementing her fighting. Turning to hide it, she leaned over the railing and looked over the city. "So you'll train me?"

Gohan was quiet for a while. I've never taught anyone before, and I can't really copy Piccolo's teaching style. Gohan thought about what would happen if he left Videl in the middle of nowhere except for the clothes she had on her back. Sh-she'd kill me...but I have to try. I don't have a choice...

Videl looked back at Gohan who was looking down at his own feet, her face having calmed down now. After a little while longer, Gohan stepped forward. "I-I'll try my best to teach you about energy. I've never done it before, but it shouldn't be to hard."

Videl turned back and smiled. "Good. I'll come by your house this Saturday."

Gohan nodded just as the bell rang. Videl patted his chest as she walked towards the stairs. "Come on, time for English."

Gohan watched as Videl started to walk away. I...I'm alive...whew..well, at lest till this weekend. Oh boy...mom's gonna freak out when Videl comes over...

-DBZ-

Gohan fell to the ground panting. Looking up, he could see four figures in the distance. Squinting his eyes he could make out Videl, Chi-Chi, Goku, and Goten. They were all on the ground, their bodies battered and bloodied. His eyes widened as he rushed over to them. Slowly each of them turned their heads to face where he was standing. Videl spoke up first. "G-gohan...why didn't you s-save me.."

Goku then spoke coldly. "Y-You're arrogance g-got me killed."

Chi-Chi and Goten then finished it off in an eery unison. "Why didn't you save us?"

Gohan took a step back, looking from body to body as blood made it's way out. "Wh...what's going on?"

Two energies powered up behind Gohan. Turning to face them, he nearly fell over in fear. "Y-you two should be dead!"

Cell and Frieza stood back to back looking at Gohan. "Hehehe. Failed to protect them again, have we Gohan." Frieza coldly mocked. Cell then joined in. "Without your father to hold your hand, you really are nothing."

The two fazed behind Gohan, swinging their fists to hit Gohan on either side of his head, only to stop just as they touched him, mocking his lack of ability. Gohan's eyes got wider in shock. They can't be this fast. I should be stronger than both of them easily by now!

The two villains pointed their free hands at the group of bloody bodies behind them, charging up an energy blast. Gohan could only yell.. "N-no!"

-DBZ-

Gohan shot out of bed in a cold sweat. He could feel his heart pounding. T-that dream. I haven't had a dream like that in a long time. I thought I had gotten over it. And this one was so...so real! Holding his head, Gohan looked out his window at the night sky. He sighed, knowing he probably wouldn't be able to get much sleep after that.

-DBZ-

It was the start of school on Tuesday now, and Gohan was suffering from the effects of not getting much sleep the night before. Even the little bit he did get before the dream didn't seem to help. His head was on his desk, and his face was just a bit pale.

Erasa poked her friend in the shoulder. "Gohan, you ok?"

Gohan shot up, scared that he had fallen asleep. "W-what?"

Erasa jumped in her seat, scared at how fast Gohan had moved. "G-gohan?"

Gohan looked over to Erasa, and looked down. "S-sorry. I'm just a little tired."

Videl looked over at Gohan. He looks like he's catching a cold or something. Tch, figures he would when he's suppost to train me.

Sharpner laughed. "He probably was up last night reading or something."

Videl turned her head to face Sharpner. "It would probably do you some good if you did the same."

"Please, I don't have to waist on books. I have to lift to keep my arms looking like this." Sharpner flexed his arms, just to prove his point.

"I bet Gohan could outsmart you in a fight, Sharpie. He'd thing of some cool strategy to win." Erasa giggled.

Sharpner nearly stood up at the comment he took as an insult. "What? Please, I could take Gohan any day."

Gohan merely smiled, rubbing the back of his head. "He's right, there's no way I'd win."

Videl glanced over towards Gohan with a 'really?' look on her face. Gohan waved her off, letting her know he didn't care. Videl shrugged, Man, he really doesn't like the spotlight.

-DBZ-

Gohan returned home after school ended. Chi-Chi caught him as he entered the living room. "Gohan? You don't so good. You ok?"

Gohan nodded slowly. "Ya, just didn't get much sleep last night. No worries."

Chi-Chi put down the hamper of cloths she was holding and crosser her hands. "You're having those dreams again, aren't you."

Gohan waved his arms in front of himself. "W-what? No no. I just was to hot, and couldn't sleep."

Chi-Chi glared at her son. "Fine, don't tell me. But a mother knows! Oh, how did my oldest son become such a rebel? Not even telling his own mother the truth!"

Gohan let his arms fall to his side in defeat. "All right, all right. I had one of the dreams last night."

"I know you want to face this on your own, but sometimes loves touch can make these things go away. You should trust your mother! I mean really, such a rebel."

Gohan smiled halfheartedly. "I get it, I get it. If I need help, I'll come to you first."

Chi-Chi nodded. "Good." Picking up the hamper of clothes, she continued on her way before yelling back. "Dinner will be done soon. Why don't you go play with Goten while I finish up."

Gohan smiled. "Sounds good!" Putting down is book bag and changing into his gi, Gohan flew out of his house chasing after his brothers energy signal.

-DBZ-

Energy rings bound his hands and legs, preventing him from moving. Gohan looked around where he was, trying to figure out what was going on. Then, just a few feet before him, a shadowy figure appeared from nowhere. It was Videl, but she was crying. She looked scared, as if something were about to get her. "Why didn't you save me Gohan. You could have saved me, but you let me die."

Gohan tried to break free from where he was bound, to no avail. "I tried my best!"

Videl's tears started to come down faster as another shadowy figure appeared behind her. "Really?"

The shadow behind her came into focus. It was the swordsman from before. Before Gohan could say or do anything, the blade shot up. Videl's body arched forward, a familiar pattern of blood few behind her. Here blue eyes continued to cry as she slowly fell to the ground, etching themselves into Gohan's memory.

Gohan struggled as much as he could, but his restraints would not let him move. His own tears threatening to come out as the swordsman walked over her, and looked at him as he thrust his sword down into Videl's back. Gohan's eyes widened, shocked at what was going on before his eyes.

The swordsman, brought his sword to his mouth and licked the blood off. "Mmmm, tasty. Want some?"

Gohan started to power up trying as best he could to break free, but still his body would not move. The swordsman walked over to where Gohan was and smiled coldly. "Come now, open your mouth wide."

Gohan wanted to kill the man, but beyond his believe, his mouth followed the command and opened up. The swordsman brought his sword up, pointing the tip towards Gohan. "Looks like you even failed to run away this time!" With that, the swordsman thrust his sword towards Gohan's open mouth.

-DBZ-

Gohan shot out of bed, screaming this time. He looked around his room, the dream starting to replay itself through his head. He looked around and spotted Goten, who was somehow still asleep. Holding his head, he walked over to his window and opened it, letting the cool breeze wash over him. It looked like another sleepless night.

Chi-Chi had been standing just outside Gohan's door after she heard him scream. That boy. He's a lot like you Goku. He still needs your help. Slowly Chi-Chi made her way back to her own room.

-DBZ-

Very far up north, far above North City, a small person stood in the shadows looking at a crystal ball that was the only source of light in the room. Next to the small person was a taller, very muscular person. The larger person spoke first in a husky voice. "Should I go now?"

The smaller one answered in a squeaky voice. "No, not yet. Let the dark seed take hold first. We can't harvest a plant that isn't fully grown."

"As you wish master."

The smaller on started to cackle as he looked at the crystal ball. "It took long enough, but we've finally found a good carrier. This one could have enough darkness and energy to survive even after the seed becomes fully grown. It's hard to believe such a person exists on such a backwards planet."

The taller man huffed. "This planet still exists in the dark-ages. Frieza killed off most of the strong fighters on his conquest so long ago. These kinds of planets were the only ones that were able to have strong fighters and not get blown up."

The smaller one looked up. "I know that. Did I ask for a history lesson?"

"N-no, but you said..."

"Shut up, you speak when spoken too."

"Y-yes master."

The smaller one looked down at the crystal ball and smiled as a picture of Gohan as he angrally gathered the dragonballs passed over it. A cackle escaped his mouth again. "Soon, soon the entire universe will bow to my power!"

-DBZ-

Gohan slowly rose from his bed. Not having been able to get sleep again the night before. Slowly he made his way to the bathroom to take a shower when he looked into the mirror. The person looking back at him looked familiar, but more pale. There were dark rings around the persons eyes and their hair was white. Gohan blinked. What the...is that me?

Rubbing his eyes, Gohan looked back at the mirror only finding a slightly paler version of himself. Man, I'm going crazy now too. I really need to get some sleep. What was that?

Authors Annotations:

All right, made it to double digits without getting flamed down! That's a milestone in my book at least. Thanks for all the reviews and faithful readers. Hopefully we'll get some more with the new Saga.