Gohan's eyes widened at his father's words.
His father would really go to hell with him?
The demi-Saiyan sighed, looking down to the ground, feeling even worse.
Not only was his afterlife depending on the next few hours, but so was his fathers.
While not too long ago Gohan wouldn't have cared about his father's fate, he didn't feel that way anymore.
Sure, there were still a few things that Gohan was angry at Goku with, but those all seemed minor now.
The major problem at hand was trying to free himself from the emotions that threatened to damn him...
And now, his father.
But, what if he couldn't save himself in the time he had left?
How could he when he felt guilty about the fact that Goku was willing to go with him.
Guilty for even being put in this situation in the first place.
"None of this would have happened if I had just killed Cell when daddy told me to..."
Gohan sighed, and closed his eyes, fighting back the tears that threatened to fall.
"Gohan, you did everything that you could. It was my fault. I shouldn't have placed the whole responsibility of beating Cell on you."
The demi-Saiyan opened his eyes, and stared at his father curisouly.
How did he know Gohan was thinking about the Cell Games?
"But it is... I was strong enough to. I let my power go to me head."
Goku simply sighed in response.
He had to do something to make Gohan feel better about what happened.
Take less responsibility, but how?
The room turned silent, as the Saiyan continued to think.
It didn't take him long to get an idea, and bolt out of the door, not saying a thing.
Gohan looked at the door his dad had just exited from, puzzled.
"D-Did he leave?"
That was the only thing that could come to the boy's mind.
If Goku had planned on coming back, wouldn't he have told Gohan?
"He must have just run away... I don't blame him. Why should he have to go to hell for something that I did? Or rather, didn't do..."
But, if Goku had just left so suddenly, does that mean he was angry with the boy?
"Of course he is. He probably has been from the start." Gohan answered his thought aloud.
Feeling even worse now that he let his mind wander, Gohan got an idea of his own.
One that allowed everyone to stop worrying about him.
One that allowed everyone to forget about him.
Gohan slowly walked out of the room, and towards his destination.
King Yemma's desk.
The ruler of the Other World looked down to see the pre-teen standing infront of his desk.
"Gohan, is something that matter?"
"No..."
"Are you looking for your father? I was just speaking with him."
"No, he left me. Again."
"I don't think he has... He was just--"
"I know he has, and I don't care. I just have something to say.
Yemma blinked, wondering what the boy could mean.
"I just wanted to tell you that... I've made a decision."
"About what?"
"About hell. I've decided that you should just send me to hell... It's what I deserve."
With that said, Gohan looked down to the floor, a tear sliding down his cheek.
While it may be hard to accept, the boy knew it was for the best.
He knew he helped Cell indirectly kill his father, so shouldn't he suffer the same fate as the tyrant?
"Do you realize what you're saying, Gohan? Once I sentence you, I cannot change it."
Gohan nodded, wiping away the tears that continued to fall from his eyes.
"Well, if that's what you want..."
King Yemma opened his book of judgements, and flipped through to Son Gohan's page.
He pulled out the 'Hell' stamp, and was ready to stamp his paper when he heard an all too familiar voice.
"Wait, don't do it, King Yemma. Please."
Goku slowly approached the desk, and his son, putting a hand on the boy's shoulder.
King Kai followed the Saiyan, wondering what he was here for.
Goku had come get him all the way from the Grand Kai's planet, needing a favour.
The only thing was Goku hadn't told him what the favour was.
Gohan remained still under his father's touch, not sure what to do.
Questions making their way through the child's mind.
Did Goku hear everything that was said to King Yemma?
Was Goku disappointed to know that Gohan was about to just give up on everything?
And most importantly, was Gohan wrong about Goku's intentions?
The Saiyan must have left for a real reason, and probably one to help save Gohan, too.
Especially if King Kai was with him.
"Alright, Gohan's fate will remain undetermined."
"Thank you, King Yemma."
"But there are only three hours left until I have to make my decision."
Goku blinked, surpried at how little time was left.
If he plan was going to work, he would have to get started right away.
"If you'll excuse us, King Yemma, I have something to do."
With that, Gohan and Goku went back to the room, once again followed by King Kai.
"Gohan, what do you think you were doing?"
Goku bent down to Gohan's height, and stared straight into his son's eyes.
"I don't know what I would do if I lost you, son..."
The demi-Saiyan broke eye contact, unable to look at Goku.
He was so worried about Gohan, but the boy was being selfish.
Just trying to escape everything.
King Kai cleared his throat, getting the other's attention.
"Sorry to interrupt your little moment... But you still never told me why I'm here."
To Be Continued...
A/N: Something I wrote in class today, I hope it's alright. I think I know where this fics going, and how it's going to end now. And I think this fic was way past due for an update, no? Well, next time I'll try for quicker!
Please review, and thanks to everyonewho has!