Gohan charged in and threw a kick at Kentaro's side. He caught it and tried to punch Gohan in the face. Gohan caught his punch. With his other free hand, Gohan tried to punch again. Kentaro's hands and feet were occupied except his head. Kentaro threw his head into Gohan's fist, nullifying the blow.

"Way to use your head Kentaro!" Videl yelled

"Haaaaaaa!"

With all his strength, Kentaro held his leg tight along with his arm and threw him across the ring.

"Woah!"

Gohan was airborne, but was able to perfectly land on his feet.

"Nice one Gohan!" Asuka said praising him.

Ding! The first round came to a close. The students applauded for an awesome first round. Kentaro and Gohan headed to their own sides and sat down in a chair.

"How are you feeling Gohan," Asuka asked.

"I'm alright. I'm just, really shocked to see him here, and my opponent nonetheless.

"Yeah... Just remember what he did to us and use that for motivation."

"What he did to us?"

Asuka motioned her hand to her head. Gohan looked at her, then suddenly remembered that incident. Gohan recalled the painful memory, and his old emotions started to return.

"Now you'll really have something to fight for. Are you ready Gohan?"

Gohan remained silent. Over the years Kentaro crushed Gohan's spirit, rendering him useless and a loner throughout high school. It was then Asuka gave him the courage and strength he needed. He didn't fight to seek revenge, but to protect what he loved, and right now...

"Are you listening Gohan?"

"Oh, sorry Asuka. Your right, I do have something to fight for. In that first round, I think Kentaro has someone he's fighting for too."

Gohan looked over at Kentaro and Videl. Videl checked Kentaro's face for any bruising or swelling.

"Your really thick headed, but you listen when you need too. That punch would've did damage if you hadn't braced yourself."

"It's all thanks to you, ya know."

Videl blushed a bit.

"Dont, don't get so sentimental on me now. Stay focused and keep your composure. If your in a tight spot, look back at me and remember why your fighting in the first place. Got it?"

"Yeah, yeah..."

Kentaro's voice trailed off as he remembered back when he lost to Gohan. Everything was hard, but he was able to find some closure in all of it, just not how he saw it.

"I AM LEAVING THIS ORANGE DUMP!" Kentaro said as he made his way up to Orange Star High. His suspension was up tomorrow but he couldn't wait anymore. His reputation was down the toilet and he knew once he came back, people would laugh at him. Mock and tease him for getting the beating he most deserved. Students were still in their classrooms when he entered the building. He quickly made his way to the principle's office. The principle was filing paperwork when Kentaro burst through the door.

"I need to talk with you!"

The principle looked up in surprise to Kentaro's outburst. He put his pen down and removed his glasses.

"Mr. Momushi, it's a pleasure to see you, although I shouldn't have to see you until tomorrow. That's when your suspension is up correct?"

"I wanna get out of here. Transfer me to another school."

"Transfer you? Well, what brought this on?"

"I don't think I'll feel safe by being here after what happened. I think the best choice would be to transfer."

The principle thought it over. Finally he cleared his throat and spoke.

"I think I'll have to agree with you on this decision Mr. Momushi."

"Really?!"

"Of course. Your actions here have been intolerable to say the least. Maybe at another school, you'll be able to reform yourself. Now, which school would you like to attend?"

"It doesn't matter, anywhere but here."

"Hmmmmmm, alright then. I'll send you to Fakato Academy. Maybe there, you'll learn a thing or two about discipline."

"Don't worry sir, I'll become a better man, you'll see."

Kentaro left the office with a smirk on his face.

I'ma start fresh at Fakato Academy. Better watch out, Kentaro is gonna take over!

Kentaro walked towards his new school the next day. He looked around at all of the students.

This is gonna be too easy. These little punks won't know what hit em.

"Move MOVE!"

A girl with short black hair rushed past Kentaro.

"Watch were your going next time girlie!"

The girl turned around and looked at Kentaro.

"Humph!"

She rushed into the building. Kentaro snarled.

It hasn't been five minutes and I'm already losing respect. Don't worry, that's all gonna change soon.

Kentaro entered the building and went to his locker. As people passed, they stopped and started at Kentaro, snickering and laughing. Kentaro wasn't sure if they were laughing at him or not, but the laughter started to irritate him.

What are these idiots laughing for? It's not like they know what happened at Orange Star.

Kentaro slammed his locker and went to class.

Lunch came by and Kentaro was fuming with anger.

This can't be happening! So they DID know what happened! That's the ONLY reason they'd have a reason to laugh at me! GAAAAA!

Kentaro punched a wall near the cafeteria doors.

"Hey!"

The short black haired girl pointed at Kentaro.

"Somethin you want?" Kentaro said annoyed.

"That's vandalism! I don't know what your problem is you moron, but I suggest you fix your attitude. If not..."

The girl took a pair of black fingerless gloves out of her pocket and put them on. Her face turned serious.

"I'll fix it for you!"

Kentaro cringed. Her words and her attitude reminded him of Asuka. He thought back to those times at Orange Star. Trying to flirt with her, then being humiliated in front of everyone. Throwing a rock at her head causing her to bleed. It gave him a sad, uneasy feeling.

"I'm talking to you!" She yelled.

Kentaro calmed down and put his hands in his pockets. He tried walking past her but she blocked his way.

"I've been noticing people laughing at you in the halls. Who are you anyway?" She asked curiously.

"It's not your business who I am. Move aside."

Kentaro stepped passed her but she grabbed his arm.

"I've seen guys like you around here, talking and acting tough. Those type of guys..."

She flashed him a smile.

"Are usually weak and nothing special."

That remark reminded him again of Asuka. Their cockiness and attitudes alike. Thinking about it made his head throb.

"Are you gonna make a move big boy?"

"No."

"Huh?"

Kentaro tugged his arm out of her grip and left walking down the halls.

Kentaro found a stairway leading up to a rooftop.

Good, maybe I can vent my frustrations outside.

He climbed the stairwell and opened the door. On the roof were four rough looking guys that were smoking in silence. Their eyes started at Kentaro.

"Who the hell are you," one of them said.

"Tsk, I can't get any peace and quiet. I'm outta here."

Kentaro started walking down the stairs.

"That's the loser who got his ass kicked by a little man. Gohan Yatakashi was it?"

Another guy said blowing smoke from his cigarette. Kentaro froze in place. The fight actually spread to Fakato Academy. Those students had a reason for pointing and laughing. They all knew the truth. Kentaro was furious and stormed his way back on the rooftop.

"He didn't beat me! It was a cheap shot. A CHEAP SHOT!"

One of them flicked their cigarettes on the ground and stepped up to Kentaro.

"No, your just a cheap loser. My little brother goes to Orange Star. He video taped the whole thing. A little kid named Gohan beat you down after you hit his girlfriend with a rock in the back of her head. Your pathetic."

The level of intensity could not be measured. Kentaro was so angry he was crying out tears of rage, and...

"Well, this is your first day here at Fakato Academy isn't it. My names Kotsu Akugi. Po, Quill, Remmy, let's give him a welcoming gift."

Po closed the door behind them. The four circled Kentaro, readying for a fight.

"DON'T UNDERESTIMATE ME!"

Kentaro turned around and punched Remny in the face, knocking him down. Kotsu snuck behind Kentaro and put him in a full Nelson.

"LET ME GO!"

Kentaro struggled but couldn't break free. Remny got back up and spat blood in Kentaro's face.

"Time for a beating," Remmy yelled.

The three started wailing on Kentaro, kicking and punching him everywhere. Kentaro's hands were trapped and all he could do was flail and kick with his legs. It was no good. His face started to bruise and his mouth was cut. Throughout the whole beating, Kentaro's thoughts kept flashing towards Gohan. How he use to gang up on him, bully him in the halls, knocking his books out his hands, having a satisfied look when he was on the verge of tears. For the first time in his life, Kentaro felt pity and sadness.

So, this is how you felt Yatakashi? Did I make you feel like this everyday?

Kotsu released his hold and threw Kentaro on the ground. Kotsu dusted himself off.

"Worthless trash, that's all you are here now."

"That's enough!"

The door was kicked open. Kentaro looked at the girl standing in the doorway.

Asuka?! What are you, no that isn't her...

"Always the gang mediator aren't you Videl." Kotsu snickered.

"I had my suspicions so I secretly followed him up here. What do you think your doing Kotsu?"

"Enjoying a smoke, until this trash interrupted it," Kotsu said putting his foot on Kentaro's back. Videl started walking towards Kotsu. Remmy jumped in front of her.

"This isn't any of your business so why don't you run along and pretend this never happened huh?"

"Sorry, but I'm a little too nosy, and when I see someone getting ganged up like this it becomes my business!"

Videl threw a solid hook at his jaw. He staggered back holding his jaw.

"Why you stupid girl!"

Remmy charged at her and threw a straight punch. Videl dodged it, and caught his arm. She used his own momentum and was able to throw him straight down the stairs.

"AHHHHHHHHH!"

Remmy rolled down the stairs and smacked his head against the wall, rendering him unconscious.

"Who's next," Videl said placing her hands on her hips. She turned to the other two guys. Po and Quill surrounded her. Po threw wild punches Videl dodged easily. Quill caught her from behind and punched at the back of her head. She dropped down and evaded the punch. Quill's punch was still in motion as it struck Po square in the face.

"Ahhhhhh! You idiot why didn't you stop?!" Po said holding his nose.

"Sorry bout that," he said calmly.

Videl jumped mid way and back flip kicked Po in the jaw. She was standing on her hands as she wrapped her legs around Quill's head. She threw him into Po, knocking them both down. She returned to her feet, wiping the sweat off her forehead.

"Oh man, fighting you guys always turn into a workout."

"Get off me!"

Po pushed Quill off him and ran at Videl with his fist ready.

"I don't care if your a girl, I'm gonna knock you out!"

"Well if you insist."

Videl charged at him too. She slowly studied Po, looking for the best chance to counter.

I can always use a practice dummy. Time to see if this new punch will work!

They both closed the gap and Po threw his punch straight at Videl's face. She took an extra step and the punch sailed past her hair. She stretched her left arm from under his outstretched arm. She was inches from his face.

"Wha, why are you so close to me?!" He said startled.

"So I can do this!"

Po didn't notice Videl's arm from under his own. She tightened her fist and swung it, knocking Po's fist aside. Her fist landed squarely in his temple. Almost instantly, he dropped to the ground. Videl raised her hands in triumph.

"Oh yeah! My Lightning Jolt was a success!"

"Lightning Jolt?"

Kotsu walked towards Videl.

"Yeah, what about it?"

"That was basically a Jolt Counter you pulled of, but in a different variety. You slipped your arm under Po's so he didn't notice. Then you punched in his blind spot, obscuring his vision. You made it even effective jumping into his punch and getting in his face. Clever Videl Yatamani."

Videl was quite shocked. Kotsu may be a bad boy, but he had good observatory skills to see everything that happened and laid out what Videl had thought of. For some reason, it made her upset.

"So what? It's not like you could do anything about it. In fact, you wanna be my next dummy?"

She got into a fighting stance. Kotsu raised his hands.

"After that, I have no need to fight you. I'll be leaving. Clean up this trash for me will ya?"

He put his hands in his pockets and left the rooftop. Kentaro was still amazed by what he saw. All it took was for one girl to take down four guys by herself. He was shocked and embarrassed at the same time. Videl knelt by his side.

"You okay?"

Kentaro was ashamed of himself. Not once but twice he was humiliated. They'll probably tell everyone how Kentaro got his butt kicked again. He probably deserved it they'll think. Kentaro got up barely steady.

"I'm, I'm alright. Guess I'll, see you later..."

Kentaro glumly went down the stairs. Videl looked on at the broken figure.

A disfigured man walks along the lines between good and bad. Where does he stand now? -Crescent Waves