When Gohan and Sora reached the infirmary with Videl, Sora had her nephew lay the girl on a gurney while she looked for a doctor.
"Madam you are not supposed to be here," the old medic said as they walked up to Videl's bed.
Sora huffed, "She is my niece, of course I am going to be here."
"Oh well please forgive me Miss."
A short time later the door to the infirmary slammed open "Videl, Videl, daddy's here," Hercule cried.
"Sir your daughter is fine," Gohan smiled at the man.
"What? Are you the one who hurt my baby? I'll kill you for hurting my little girl," Hercule yelled.
Sora stepped between the two, her hair standing on end and her body ready to pounce, "You lay one finger on him and I'll make it look like Trunks only gave you a love tap," she growled. "You know if you were any father you would have been there to support her, not in your damn room."
"You can't talk to me like that lady. I'm the world champ. I saved your life."
Sora hissed, "You stupid human, all you did was run and hide. I laughed when Cell put you into that mountain."
Hercule glared at her but then as he remembered his eyes grew wide, "Hey, I remember you."
"Aunt Sora forget it, he's not worth it," Gohan whispered.
Sora calmed and returned to Videl's side, the girl's cries of pain ripping through the woman's heart.
"How is she doc," Hercule asked.
"Her injuries are extensive, several broken bones and internal bleeding. She also has a severe concussion. I have sent for the medical van."
"You don't need to do that," Sora replied. "Give her five minutes."
"Madam her injuries," the doctor started.
"Five minutes."
Sora left the room to update everyone. As she walked strong arms encircle her and drew her into a tight embrace.
"Piccolo," she breathed.
"How is she," he whispered into her ear.
"In so much pain," she replied, her voice cracking. "That poor child. She didn't deserve that."
Piccolo spun her and held her close, "No she didn't."
"I just don't understand. Why is a Kai here," she sobbed. "Are we in some kind of trouble again?"
"I don't know but I think it's a good idea to find out where the boys are," Piccolo replied worriedly.
She nodded and focused on locating their sons. She found them watching the adults wait for their turn to fight, "Kai, Arion stay close. We are expecting trouble."
"Ok mom. What's going on," Kai asked. "Why was Gohan's girlfriend beaten up so badly?"
Sora shook her head, "I don't know sweetie but your father and I feel there is trouble coming so just keep your guards up."
"Ok," the twins replied.
The two adults nodded and walked back to the arena to await the next fight.
"Hey guys," Krillin asked. "How is she?"
"Very battered," Sora sighed, "so the sooner Kakarotte gets back with the Senzu beans, the better."
The group nodded. "What's going on," Krillin asked Piccolo.
Piccolo shook his head, "I'm not sure but until everything clears all we can do is wait and go through with this tournament."
Krillin nodded, "This sucks not knowing but ok."
"Who's next to fight," Sora asked.
"Mine," Gohan replied walking up to them. He was still shaken over Videl's fight.
"How is she," Sora asked tightening her grip on Piccolo's gi.
Gohan huffed and ran his right hand over his head, "Better but I wish dad would hurry. She can really use a senzu bean."
Sora relaxed, "He will be here soon."
As if called, Goku appeared smiling, "Hey."
"Dad did you get the beans," Gohan asked worriedly.
"Yeah, Korin only had three so make them last," Goku said, handing the bag to his son.
Gohan smiled, "Thanks dad." He took off to be with Videl.
"Did Korin have anything to say," Sora asked.
"He also says that there looks to be trouble," he replied.
Sora nodded as Gohan returned.
"Alright, I can fight now."
They watched the teen follow Kabito to the arena.
Sora snickered as several teens started calling out Gohan's name. "So much for his precious disguise."
"Piccolo smirked, "I told him it was futile."
After a short time the two hadn't begun their fight. "What's going on," Krillin asked. "Why aren't they fighting?"
"Kabito wants him to go Super," Sora replied.
Piccolo looked back to see a stern faced Shin.
He then called to Gohan, "Gohan do it."
Gohan looked at him curiously but obeyed.
"Piccolo what's going on," Goku asked.
"I'm not sure. We will have to wait and see," Piccolo replied.
Shin stepped in front of them, "It's time."
"What," Sora asked. "Time for what?"
"You need not worry about Gohan," he said. "He will be fine but I must ask that you do not interfere no matter what happens."
"You can't be serious," Sora gasped.
"We can't do that," Krillin cried.
"What do you want with Gohan," Goku asked.
"He wants to see his power," Piccolo said.
Vegeta growled, "We just met and you order me?"
"Vegeta show some respect," Piccolo growled, gripping Sora's shoulders tightly. "That is no way to speak to the Supreme Kai."
"What," everyone cried.
"I thought you were just a story King Kia told me," Goku said. "Shin you're the Supreme Kai."
Shin nodded, "No harm will come to the boy I promise. Spopovich and Yamu don't know it but Gohan is the one they seek."
The air began to electrify as Gohan began his transformation.
"I have a bad feeling Goku," Krillin whispered.
"Again all I ask is that you don't interfere," Shin reiterated. "They only want to take some of his energy."
"His energy," Sora replied, "why?"
"You will see soon enough."
Sora noticed the worried expression on the Kia's face.
"The moment when Gohan transforms those two will attack."
"Look buddy, I don't know what's going on," Krillin said, "but Gohan can take care of himself."
"What makes you so sure they are only after his energy and not his life," Goku asked.
Worry began to coarse through Sora's body as the grip Piccolo had on her tightened signifying his matching worry.
Shin nodded, "I am certain of it. His energy is the highest and the purest."
Suddenly Videl burst into the room nearly knocking Vegeta off of his feet.
"Videl," Sora gasped, smiling, "Glad to see you're feeling better."
Videl smiled, nodding at her as the ground pulsed and the air became stifling.
"What's going on," she asked standing next to Sora.
Sora smiled, "Videl sweetie I'm sure your father told you wonderful stories about how he beat Cell."
Videl nodded, "Yeah."
Sora never took her eyes off of her transforming nephew, "Videl don't judge him but you are about to lay eyes on our real savior."
"Savior?"
Gohan yelled out as his hair went gold and his eyes turned green.
"Wow," Videl gasped as the arena shook. "Is this really happening? Is Gohan really the Gold Fighter? No, that's impossible."
"It is sweetheart. Of those that stand before you, Gohan is the most powerful. His power has diminished some since he quit fighting but he is still the strongest of us." Sora smiled, "This is just a minimal portion of his power."
She saw shock cross the young woman's face, "Perhaps, when you are ready, I will tell you the truth."
"He is amzaing," Videl smiled.
Sora smiled, nodding.
Piccolo growled, "I don't like this. There is more to this than what the Supreme Kai is telling us."
Sora placed a hand on his chest, "I don't like it either but we must wait and see."
She felt a small, sudden shift in power and looked off to the side of the arena as Spopovich and Yamu made their move. "It's time," Sora cried.
At that moment Shin yelled out, pushing his energy toward Gohan, immobilizing the teen.
"What did you do," Goku yelled.
Gohan let out a cry of pain as Spopovich stabbed him.
"They're killing him," Goku yelled.
"Gohan," Videl and Sora yelled out.
Krillin tried to run to the boy but Piccolo grabbed the collar of his shirt as he wrapped his other arm around Sora's waist knowing she too was ready to take off after the boy.
"Piccolo let go," Krillin yelled, fighting the Nameks grip.
"I told you to stay put," Shin yelled.
"I don't care if you're a god," Sora cried, fighting her husband, "He needs us."
They felt Gohan's power plummet as he reverted back to his normal state.
"Gohan, no," Sora whispered, ending her struggle.
Videl tried to run to Gohan but Goku grabbed her arms, "Let go. He's in trouble, let go."
"Stay here Videl," Goku said worriedly. "Gohan will be fine."
"But Goku, he needs help," Videl cried. "Please."
Sora knew Goku was worried too and he struggled just as much to stay where he stood.
"Gohan will be fine," Shin said.
"But," Videl whispered. "Are you sure?"
"Videl we know how you feel," Piccolo said, "but we must wait and see."