Chapter 21: Blackmail And Flying Lessons Start

It has been two days since Gohan's saiyan side had awoken and he had fought the creature. For now everything was peaceful again, which all the Z Fighters were thankful for, especially Gohan.

The young saiyan was now home alone since his mother was still at the hospital resting, but she would be back tomorrow with his little brother. After eating breakfast, he grabbed his backpack and took off for school.

Gohan had been flying through the air thinking about the previous events that had occurred. It was crazy, he and his friends were fighting for their lives and unknown to them Goku had come back to help his son. And know everything was back to normal as if nothing ever happened, but he was just glad that everything was alright. Though, something just wasn't right. He could feel it. He didn't know what it was, but something was going to happen. All he could do now was just pray that he was wrong.

And as Gohan continued on thinking, he remembered that he had to face Videl today. She had seen that he was an incredible fighter thanks to that creature. It was what he was dreading most of all that day. Hopefully she hadn't told anyone.

~ Oh well, things could be worse. ~ Little did he know, was that Videl had seen Gohan turn into a super saiyan as well.

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Meanwhile, a young girl with blue eyes was flying her helicopter to school. It was none other than Videl Satan, who had a smile on her face. ~ I can't wait until I get my hands on Gohan. I finally figured out what he's been hiding all this time. ~

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After flying for ten more minutes, the building known as Orange Star Middle School could be seen. Gohan slowly descended onto the roof and made his way to his first class. Each step he took made him want to turn back and run, anything would be better than having to deal with Videl. He knew exactly how pushy she could get and he had no idea what was in store for him.

Even so, that was one thing he liked about her. Videl was just so different and unique from any other girls and was also an incredible fighter. He didn't know what it was, but something deep inside him was growing to have more affection for her.

When Gohan reached his class, he found that his friends were already sitting in their seats as well as Videl. As he walked up the stairs he gulped when Videl gave him a stare saying that she wasn't gonna leave him alone until she got full on answers. On the bright side it seemed as though she was the only one who knew his secret. He took a seat and was greeted by a ever so cheerful Erasa.

The day went on as usual until it was the finally the last period and much to Gohan's relief, Videl hadn't bothered him at all. It was surprising actually, but that still didn't stop her from giving him that icy glare. He didn't actually turn his head, but he was getting that feeling you get when your usually being watched.

~ Man, even when she knows some of my secrets she still won't let up. ~ Thought Gohan. At that moment Erasa tapped him on the shoulder and gave him a note. "It's from Videl." Whispered the blonde girl. "From Videl?" He asked surprised. Erasa just shrugged her shoulders, Videl wouldn't be the one to pass a note to anyone especially Gohan.

~ Hmmm...I wonder if those two secretly like each other? Oh my gosh it has to be! I so need to get those two together! ~ Thought Erasa looking at both of her friends. ~ After all they do make a cute couple. ~

Meanwhile Gohan was reading the note that had been given to him.

Alright, Gohan you know very well why I wrote this. I finally figured out your little secrets, after all I did see them in front of my own eyes. I let you go all day today, but your not gonna get that lucky. Meet me on top of the roof after school.

Gohan looked back at her, as she looked at him while smiling. He sure didn't like that look in her eye.

Finally the bell rang signaling the end of school. Gohan was at his locker putting his books away. ~ Maybe I could just not show up, but if I do that Videl will surely tell everyone or worse kill me. ~ Not having much choice, Gohan closed his locker and made his way towards the roof preparing himself for what's to come.

When he got there, sure enough the young girl was waiting for him. "So I see you decided not to chicken out, how brave of you." Said Videl. "Right, so obviously you want to talk about me being a martial artist." "Yes. I was right about you all along, besides with your parents being famous martial artists, how can they not train their son?" Gohan laughed at that. "Well, to tell you the truth my mom was all against that, but well my father's friend Piccolo trained me and then he started too, so she just supported me in that I guess."

"And sorry for lying to you, but as you can see I don't want to be in any of the spot light." Said Gohan. "Right. It can be a hassle sometimes, but you know what, I want to see who's a better fighter, me or you. I'm the top crime fighter at this city and just because you're the Gold Fighter does not mean you will show me up." Stated Videl.

Gohan's eyes widened. "Who said anything about me being the gold fighter? Just cause you found out that I can fight doesn't mean I'm the gold fighter. I don't even have blonde hair or teal eyes."

Videl smiled. "Oh really? Then how do you explain how those fighters in the Cell Games changed their hair and eye color?" "Well, your dad did say it was a trick." Videl smirked. "You can't lie to me Gohan. I saw you with my own two eyes change into the gold fighter. And that looked like no trick. It was when we we're fighting with that weirdo who was wearing that cloak, remember? Before I lost consciousness I saw everything."

The young saiyan didn't really know what say. "Yeah, but even if that's true you can't prove that it's me." Videl's smile grew even more. "I wouldn't count on it. I have everything on tape." "You what?" Asked Gohan in complete surprise.

Walking next to him, she pulled out her cell phone and showed Gohan what was on it. The video started with the creature about to finish Videl off for good when Gohan quickly came and took the attack head on, managing to save her life. "Leave her out of this! If it's me you want than that's what you'll get!" Yelled Gohan in the video. With that he transformed into a super saiyan before the cell phone completely died out.

Videl closed her cell phone and waited for Gohan to get out of his shock. Finally, he managed to stutter out, "H-how d-did you get that?" "Well, I'm guessing that it must have fallen out of my pocket and luckily for me it hit the record button, recording your little secret." Said Videl with a smirk.

"Okay, so you know my secret, but you have to promise me not to tell anyone." Videl spoke, "And why should I do that. I think the public has a right to know the truth. You can just adapt to being in the lime light just like I had to." "C'mon Videl! I'll do anything!" "Alright, I want you and me to have a match together, but before that you have to teach me how to fly. And if you don't I'll push the send button and show the whole world who you really are."

"Okay, then it's a deal." Said Gohan. "And don't even try to double cross me." He smiled, "Don't worry I keep my promises."

Videl slowly started to walk away. She puled out the capsule that had her helicopter and with a click it was right in front of them. "Alright then, I'll be at your house in two hours. Is that alright with you?" "Yeah it's fine." "And don't think I'm finished with you yet Son Gohan. I still have more questions for you." "Hehehe. Right." Said Gohan nervously.

With all that said Videl left. The young half breed let out a sigh. "Man, how the heck did I manage to get myself blackmailed."

Powering up, the saiyan took off for his own home.

Arriving at his house Gohan went inside and put away his things. He also changed into his purple gi, since he was planning on training until Videl would arrive.

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And so, in a blink of an eye, two hours quickly passed.

Somewhere near the Mount Paouz district a engine could be heard rattling through the air. It was a yellow helicopter that belonged to the young Videl. Just like she said, she was on her way to Gohan's house.

She had to admit, she was pretty excited to be able to learn how to fly. That kind of stuff only happened on tv or in your dreams. Not only that, but she was also curious as to how a human being was able to do that kind of stuff. Her father said it was trick, but now that she thought about it all the other famous participants in the tournament like Goku and Tien Shinhan had also done similar stuff like that.

~ My dad probably only said that since he doesn't understand what it really is. Everybody just shrugged it off as a trick or something, since they couldn't explain it, but still seeing something with your own eyes and not believing it, is ridiculous. ~

Now being further into the countryside Videl kept her eyes open for a house, but so far all she saw were trees. That is until a small white building came into view. "That has to be where Gohan lives!" As she arrived closer, her suspicions were confirmed when she saw the young boy throwing punches and kicks in the air.

Gohan stopped his training when he sensed a familiar ki heading straight for him. He turned around and was correct when he saw Videl in her copter. She slowly landed and put the vehicle back in it's capsule.

As she turned around and looked at Gohan, she saw how muscular he really looked. She saw him in the Cell Games video, but right now he looked even cuter in person, although she didn't want to admit it.

"Hey Videl, I was waiting for you to show up." Said Gohan. "Right, so let's get down to business. I'm really anxious to learn this." "Alright then. I've never taught anyone how to fly before, but I'll try my best. So to fly you basically take control of your ki and put it underneath you. And your ki holds you up. It's not that hard to do."

"Wait, this 'ki' business, what exactly do you mean by that?" Asked Videl. "Well, it's kind of like that power you can feel inside of your body. You can also call it energy." Videl still had that confused look on your face, "I'm not following you."

"Ugh, how do I explain this?" Gohan mumbled to himself. "Here I'll just show you." Said Gohan as he sat down cross legged. Videl also sat down as well. "I'll start off slowly so you can see it better." He said as he cupped his hands.

"The first thing you have to do is make yourself completely calm. Then you listen to the center of your body until you start to feel a pull. Then you just bring it out." As Gohan said that, slowly a small round energy appeared between both his hands. All the while Videl watched in amazement. She looked at it even closer, in her eyes it was a really incredible and beautiful thing to see. "Cool, isn't it." Said Gohan.

Gohan than let the power fade as he got up. "But Gohan, how am I supposed to fly if I don't have this energy?" "Don't worry every living being has it inside it. I just showed you how to do it, so give it a try."

Videl slowly cupped her hands, just like Gohan had. "Now, remember to feel the energy from the center and just bring it out." "Okay." Said Videl a little uncertain.

As she tried to bring out her ki, Gohan couldn't help but notice how innocent she looked. Almost like a small child. ~ I can't understand what these feeling are... ~ Thought the young saiyan.

It had passed less than ten minutes as Videl tried to bring out her energy. Although it seemed as if an hour had passed for Videl who struggled to release her energy. And as nothing happened she started to get tense. Gohan of course noticed this. "You have to relax your muscles otherwise you'll never be able to get it." Videl raised her head and much to the young saiyan's surprise, she had tears in her eyes.

Gohan didn't even know what to say or think. He knelt down and put his hands on her shoulders, looking at her at eye level. "Don't get too upset Videl. It's only natural that you can't do it right away. I mean even for me it took me a couple of days just to control my energy."

Videl wiped the tears from your eyes. "Yeah, you're right. Sorry about that." She said putting on a small smile. "Hey, don't worry about it." Gohan was fully surprised when Videl suddenly hugged him. That made him deeply blushed. "Thanks Gohan. You're a really great guy." Videl also was blushing a bit. She let him go from the hug. At that moment bother their eyes locked in a deep gaze, once again in that starstruck moment just like when they had first met.

The moment however was ruined when Gohan's stomach growled. "Hahaha. I guess this means it's lunch time." Gohan put his hand behind his head as he laughed too.

So now, both of them were seated eating, the lunch Gohan had made. "Wow, you're a good cook Gohan." "Hehehe. Thanks, but you should taste my mom's cooking. She's a whole lot better than me." Videl spoke, "Where is your mom anyway?" "She's resting at the hospital, you know since my baby brother was born a few days ago so until tomorrow I'm staying alone here."

"I see, but what about your dad. How come he isn't here? I though he'd be taking care of you?" A sad looked appeared on Gohan's face. "He died almost a year ago at the Cell Games." "Oh, I'm sorry. I know how you feel. I lost my mom a couple of years ago. Sorry to have brought it up..."

Gohan smiled a little, "It's okay. He died so that others could live. Besides I know he's happy and he'd want the same for us." Videl would have asked about what he said, but she didn't want to press on the subject further. She also noticed that just for a second a flash of guilt had appeared in his eyes.

After eating, the two of them resumed the flying lesson.

After about another ten minutes a faint light seemed to appear in Videl's hand. "You're almost there Videl. I can feel it." Said Gohan. Then a second later a small energy appeared. "Alright you got it! It must have been easier for you since you've been doing martial arts all your life."

Since controlling your energy could take a toll on you, Videl nearly collapsed, but caught herself in time. "Are you alright Videl!" Asked Gohan worried. "Yeah, I'm fine. Hahaha. So, do you think I'll be able to fly now?" "Not yet, you have to learn to control that energy first so let's continue."

After about 15 minutes Videl was now ready to try to fly.

She tried to do as Gohan had told her to feel the energy and let it push her up. A couple minutes passed until there was a small breeze that seemed to come from beneath Videl. "Okay, that's the energy, now push it up."

Unknown to them two figures had been seeing and hearing everything as they walked closer to both the youngsters.

Slowly, Videl started to float off from the ground. That is until, "Hey brat!" Called a voice. The sudden noise cut Videl from her concentration and she slowly descended to the ground.

Gohan turned around and saw that it was Vegeta and Bulma. "Hey guys, what are you doing here?" Bulma spoke, "I called your house several times and there was no answer so I was getting worried and decided to come over here." "Oh, then what are you doing here Vegeta?" "I just thought this would be a good excuse for you to come over to Capsule Corp and train with me. We haven't had a good spar in a while." Gohan just laughed at that. Typical Vegeta.

"So, Gohan is this your girlfriend?" Asked Bulma. The young saiyan blushed at that. "Of course not! This is my friend Videl. I was just teaching her how to fly." "Well it's a pleasure to meet you. My name's Bulma." Videl shook her hands. "Likewise."

Videl turned to Gohan. "Thank for everything Gohan, but I'd better get going or dad's gonna have a fit if I come too late." "Alright see you tomorrow at school." With that Videl waved goodbye to the others and took off in her helicopter. All the while, Gohan had that lovestruck stare in his eyes, which didn't go noticed by Vegeta.

"Alright boy. You're coming with us so I can train with you in the gravity room." Said Vegeta. "Okay than. You're on." Said Gohan smiling. Bulma rolled her eyes. "Really, Vegeta is that all you ever think about?"

A/N: Hope you liked this ch! I had fun writing it. And finally didn't update in a couple of months. Please remember to review!