Author's Note:Hello everyone, I have finally reached the big one 0, yep this is the tenth chapter to my fanfic. A little side note, last chapter I thanked jakeub for the information he provided for me but, I misspelled his pen name, I am sorry about that! I also want anyone who did not enjoy my last chapter to know that I am completely fine with that, because it is your opinion and I respect that. Anyway Gohan will be called both 'Kohaku' and 'Gohan' because they are the same person with the same persona. Again I write, I hope you are reading this because I really don't want to waste space and the Author's Note can be very, very, very, very, very, important at times! On with chapter 10!
Disclaimer: I'm still counting my dimes. So the answer is still no, I do not own Dragon Ball Z or any of its characters.
Life and Death by Lourdes-Sunrise-Princess
It was impossible. He couldn't believe it, no…. wait he wouldn't believe it.
But everything had Piccolo written all over it.
How could he do such a thing, and to a comrade none the less…no he was suppose to be evil in this time. He wasn't supposed to even give a damn about what happen to 'Son' and his weak buddies.
Still the young hybrid couldn't help but feel his throat tighten and his heart thump when the reality finally came crashing down upon him: Piccolo was not his friend in this time; he wasn't helpful or relatively neutral like he had always been.
The Namekian had always been there for him, and now that he wasn't….well he felt…
Lonely.
Empty.
Isolated.
Who wouldn't feel that way when they had just realized their best friend had a complete personality change.
He remembered the first time he had met the seven foot green alien. One minute he was leaving with his daddy to go and visit some old friends, the next thing he knew he was abducted by his barbaric uncle and not to later captured by a huge extraterrestrial stranger, who later decides to dump you alone in the wilderness for Kami knows how long.
He barely ever counted; he was too busy trying to survive a giant T-rex and starvation.
Only when Piccolo selflessly stepped in the way of Nappa's ki blast did he finally realizes what the true purpose of his actions were. He wanted him to be stronger, faster, and ready for anything that came his way.
He found out that day that he genuinely cared.
Although it was a heartbreaking experience; Piccolo had become from that day forth,his idol. Always dropping from the clear blue sky and coming to his personal aid, with his usual scowl plastered on his green-skinned face.
But Gohan, somehow always knew, that behind that scowl beat the heart of a noble, fearless and caring warrior, who was just to proud to express his emotions in the presence of others.
With the exception of one spiky haired boy.
He had never understood why his mother and everyone else were always so vigilant towards 'Mr. Piccolo'.
If not provoked, the pointy eared monster was actually tolerable and friendly-in is own way. He was always seen as a hero in his eyes, next to his father of course.
But now…….
What could he think about his protector and hero now! In this time, he was …..Cruel, heartless, menacing, cold..
He was pretty much a ruthless bastard.
Piccolo had warned him. He had advised him to not pay attention to the appalling and horrendous sins he had committed. But considering what happened to Yamcha, that was a bit hard to overlook.
(Flashback)
"Gohan" Piccolo called out to me as I paced in circles around the incredible contraption that would help me travel back in time.
"Mr. Piccolo". Turning around, the warmest and largest smile found its way on my face. "What are you doing here?"
" Gohan" he repeated in a softer voice. "I need to tell you something before you leave"
"What?" I asked bewildered.
"If..I seem a bit different in the pas- I…the time you travel to….I just" He struggled to find the right words.
Gohan was very confused. Since when did Piccolo- down to the point Piccolo ever have trouble explaining something?
And what did he mean by different?
"Just remember that whatever I do it was in the past, I'm not like that anymore" he said, as his gruff tone returned.
"Ohh…umm sure thing " I stammered, very puzzled as I watched his tall figure walk away in a rush.
'Strange'.
(End of flashback)
'I need to get a grip, Piccolo is still my friend, and I just need to remember that!'Gohan thought. 'I mean with Cell here, nothing more could possibly go wrong'.
** ** ** ** **
Entering the waiting arena for the current non-fighting martial artists, Gohan's eyes widened as the scene unfolded right in front of him. There on the ring was Piccolo but he had the announcer in a headlock while one of his long green hands was placed threateningly on the said man's throat. Pale nales sharpening with every involuntary pulse that they felt, getting louder and faster!
"Ahh there you are Goku" Piccolo's rough voice said in an ominous way.
"Junior!?!" Goku roared. "What are you doing?"
"I've had enough of these foolish games, I came here to fight you, so that is what I want to do" 'Junior' sneered evilly.
Although Gohan had just internally convinced himself that he could handle Piccolo's new polar side, seeing the live evidence caused his eyes to unconsciously moisten and his insides to explode with anxiety and betrayal.
Apparently things could get worse, a lot worse!
A/N:Well not my best work, but I tried to add in a bit on Gohan and Piccolo's relationship as not only friends, but also sort of father and son. This chapter would have been in days ago but I'm sure you all experienced the glitch in the Fan fiction site; it really saddened me, TWO WHOLE DAYS without any new updates from all you amazing authors. Oh well, at least it's over! I also have a poll for any that are interested.
How do you want Piccolo and Goku's fight to end?
a) The same way the series ended.
b) With an unexpected tie.
c)With Gohan interfering in the middle of the battle.
d) With the obvious surprise!!!
Put your vote in your review, please and thank you!
If you haven't already, read the sneak peak of the sequel on my profile, I suggest you do soon. It will give you an idea of how it will progress.
~Lourdes- Sunrise-Princess~