Disclaimer: I do not own Dragonball Z. At all. I only own my fond childhood memories of it and some of the movies on DVD.


Fight 28
Standing Tall

If this had been about anything else Gohan would have never done what he did next. He knew that tone his mother had spoken with and, usually, it was one that brook no argument. Not this time. The half-Saiyan stayed firm, "I will continue to help them whether you want me to or not."

This was not about any amount of pride he has as a Saiyan or a protector. This was about saving as many lives as possible while also being able to live his own life. It is true that Gohan was trying to have his cake and eat it too and he knew it. What he also knew was that another reason for this was Videl. There was . . . something about her that he couldn't put to words. He had to find out what it was and that would be impossible if she died.

Chi-Chi went still and stared at her son, "What did you say to me?"

"I will continue saving lives with or without your permission. This will not affect my grades. I've shown you how simple the homework they give me is." Gohan crossed his arms and even remained in his costume to drive the point home, "I'm sorry, but I can't just stand by and do nothing while innocent people get hurt! Not while I have the ability to help!"

She squeezed her eyes shut as she listened to him. He was so much like his father it hurt her heart. Too much like him, "If I do then you'll leave too!"


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