A/N: The scenes on this chapter sure look familiar. They are both in the manga and anime. There are a lot of similarities with the anime/manga, but there are also some revisions I made. I'm not saying I made it better than the original. This is just how I think it could have happened in my opinion.
Disclaimer: I don't own Dragon Ball or any characters in it. This is just a fanfiction adaptation of the manga/anime series.
I am also placing some notes in the end for some definition for some terms used for those who are not familiar especially with the attacks used in the series.
SON RESIDENCE, MOUNT PAOZU
GOHAN goes out of their house, excited to go to high school for the first time. He's wearing a white shirt, black vest and reddish brown pants. He has this saddle bag draped over his right shoulder.
GOHAN: Flying Nimbus!
The yellow fluffy cloud flies toward Gohan. CHI-CHI then goes out of the house as well.
CHI-CHI: Gohan! Don't tell me you'll forget your lunch.
GOHAN: Oh yeah! Thanks, Mom!
Chi-Chi gives him the lunchbox. Gohan takes it and puts it in his bag. He hops on the Flying Nimbus.
GOHAN: Bye Mom!
CHI-CHI: Take care!
Gohan flies to school through the Flying Nimbus. It's a sunny day and the air is windy. Green fields stretch along the way as Gohan passes through the East District.
SATAN CITY, EAST DISTRICT
In a few minutes, Gohan arrives near Satan City. He hops off the cloud.
GOHAN: Thanks, Nimbus! I'll call you again after class, okay?
Gohan runs as he enters Satan City. He looks at his watch. It reads 8:12.
GOHAN: Oh no! At this rate, I'm going to be late.
He looks around, making sure no one is nearby. When he's satisfied with what he saw, he instantly speeds up his run.
A car suddenly stops as Gohan went by. The two passengers look back at the direction where Gohan went. It seems that they saw Gohan dash by.
Gohan passes by the Satancity Bank. He stops by when he sees the police mobile lined up in front of the bank.
GOHAN: What's happening here?
He learns that there is a bank robbery going on.
GOHAN: Another robbery? This city is so messed up!
Gohan looks around, then when he's sure that nobody is watching, he goes to a secluded corner. He transforms into his Super Saiyan form.
GOHAN: I guess no one will recognize me now.
He flies to the crime scene, surprising the thieves as well as the police and the other spectators.
He kicks two of the crooks, knocking them down. The third one fires his gun to him, but as usual Gohan just catches the bullets by his bare hands, then drops them after.
Two of the crooks are inside the getaway trucks. They see what Gohan did to their comrades.
ROBBER #1: What the heck! Who is that?
ROBBER #2: I don't know. Let's just go!
The robbers start the engine wanting to escape from Gohan. They were able to move a few meters away from the scene, but Gohan releases a Kiai* attack through his palm.
GOHAN: Hah!
The truck rolls over.
The police were so amazed at what they witnessed, as well as the spectators. However, they did not have the chance to glorify the mysterious man as it suddenly disappeared.
POLICE: What had just happened?
Gohan goes back to the scene, now transformed back to his normal form. He looks at the crime scene also making sure that the situation was pacified.
VIDEL: Hey you!
Gohan almost jumps in surprise. He looks at the person who spoke and saw a girl who's wearing a long white shirt with her hair on two pigtail ponytails.
VIDEL: What happened here?
GOHAN: (nervously) Ah… I-I don't know. I just… passed by, you know...
VIDEL: I immediately rushed here when I received the call that some robbers took over the bank. I can't believe the situation was already taken care off. This does not usually happen. The police can't handle such situations like this.
While Videl is talking, Gohan escapes as silently and as fast as he could.
VIDEL: Someone must have helped them. Who could that be?
OLD MAN: Videl!
Videl looks at the person who called her. It was an aged man, wearing a blue suit and eyeglasses.
VIDEL: Good thing you are here.
VIDEL: What happened?
OLD MAN: It's that guy we saw last time with the golden hair. He took down all the thieves in a flash.
VIDEL: Golden hair? Again?
OLD MAN: He had really incredible speed and power! He even flipped their car over with some strange scream…
The old man sees Videl's school badge.
OLD MAN: Wait… I think I saw that same badge you have on him. Could it be that you know him?
VIDEL: (looks at her badge) This?
The badge is the same as the one the registrar gave Gohan when he went to enroll in Orange City High School. That morning, he was also wearing it as he was told to do.
VIDEL: I don't know him. But if it's true that he has this badge, then I can find him.
ORANGE STAR HIGH SCHOOL, SATAN CITY
CLASSROOM
VIDEL is sitting at her desk, while she talks to her classmates. On her right is SHARPNER, a blond guy who thinks that he's super cool. He's the typical jock, cocky verging on narcissistic as evidenced by his white muscle tank. On Videl's right is ERASA, a blond girl wearing a green tank top. She's sweet and nice and a best friend to Videl.
ERASA: So the Golden Fighter showed up again? Ooh! I wish I saw him. Do you think he's handsome and cool?
VIDEL: I don't know. I haven't saw him yet.
Videl looks intently at Sharpner.
SHARPNER: Why are you looking at me like that?
VIDEL: I was just thinking… You're not the Golden Fighter, are you?
SHARPNER: Sorry to disappoint you, but no. I'm at the gym this morning working out my arms. There's no chance I could be that guy.
ERASA: Videl, do you think this Golden Fighter is stronger than your father?
MALE CLASSMATE: That would be impossible! Videl's dad is the world's saviour. No one could possibly be stronger than him.
The TEACHER enters the room. He is a middle-aged man with grey hair and thick spectacles.
TEACHER: Good morning, class. Today, we have a new student. Gohan!
Gohan enters the room. He looks around the class, smiling shyly at his classmates.
GOHAN: Good morning! My name's Gohan. Nice to meet you all.
ERASA: Ooh! What a cutie!
MALE CLASSMATE: That is a very weird name.
Videl looks closely at Gohan.
VIDEL: He looks kind of familiar.
SHARPNER: Maybe you've seen him on tv, on a spelling bee or something.
TEACHER: You may sit wherever you'd like to sit.
GOHAN: Okay.
Gohan looks around again, trying to find an empty seat where he could sit down. Erasa waves to him, catching his attention.
ERASA: Over here!
GOHAN: Oh… okay.
Gohan walks toward Erasa, quite oblivious that Videl is not taking her eyes off him.
GOHAN: Thank you so much.
ERASA: You're welcome. Gohan, right? I'm Erasa. And this is Videl.
Gohan looks at Videl, and he somehow feels weird at the way she looks at him.
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The teacher starts the discussion for the day. Gohan tries his best to concentrate and listen carefully, but his seatmate seems to have another idea. Erasa seems to be in the mood to chat.
ERASA: By the way, Gohan. Do you know that Videl's father is the great Mr. Satan?
GOHAN: What? Mr. Satan?
ERASA: You're surprised, right? Actually, Videl here is quite a celebrity, too.
VIDEL: So you're the guy!
GOHAN: Huh?
VIDEL: You're the guy that I talked to outside of the bank this morning.
Gohan tries to recall what happened earlier, and he remembers talking to Videl before he tried to go away from the crime scene.
GOHAN: (quite nervously) Yeah… That's right.
ERASA: So you saw the Golden Fighter, too?
GOHAN: Who? The Golden Fighter?
ERASA: Yeah… Don't you know him? It's the guy that everyone is raving about. They call him Golden Fighter because he has golden hair, and they said he kinds of… shine also. He's super strong, according to those who saw him. They said he has special powers or something. Well, they saw him like three times already, and I tell you. He's gotten popular already.
Gohan was able to put two and two together and realized it was him who they call the Golden Fighter.
GOHAN: (on his mind) Oh oh! Is it me they're talking about?
He catches Videl looking at him. He suddenly feels nervous.
GOHAN: (on his mind) Does she know?
VIDEL: Gohan, I remembered something. They said that the Golden Fighter wore a white shirt, a black vest, and brown pants. Sounds familiar?
Gohan looks down at his clothes. Of course, it was how Videl described it. He is the Golden Fighter after all!
ERASA: Hey! Don't tell me you're trying to copy the Golden Fighter? I thought you don't know him?
GOHAN: (nervous laugh) Ha-ha…
VIDEL: Or maybe, he's not trying to copy him. Maybe he is the Golden Fighter.
GOHAN: What! Of course not!
TEACHER: Quiet, please!
GOHAN: Sorry Sir.
SHARPNER: (chuckles) Come on, Videl! As if a nerd like Gohan can be a superhero.
ERASA: Oh come on! (to Gohan) You can be a superhero for me.
GOHAN: Oh… I'm not sure about that.
Videl's thoughts run down as she analyzed all the information she has received so far.
VIDEL: (on her mind) He's not blond, alright. But those men on the videos during the Cell Games… One of them, a dark haired guy. He suddenly transformed and then his hair turned gold. Dad said it was a cheap trick, or, is it really?
ERASA: (to Gohan) So, are you new in town?
GOHAN: No, I don't live here.
ERASA: Oh! So where are you from?
GOHAN: (quite hesitant) It's 429 mountain area.
ERASA: No way!
TEACHER: Students! For the nth time, please quiet down!
Erasa hides her face in her book.
ERASA: (to Gohan) That's like a thousand kilometres from here. Like, a five-hour drive.
GOHAN: Well, you know… it's not easy.
Gohan lets out a nervous laugh. Videl looks at him suspiciously.
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BASEBALL FIELD
Gohan's class is about to have their PE subject. For that session, they will be playing baseball. They have changed into their PE clothes. Gohan is now wearing a black long-sleeved shirt and grey jogging pants.
SHARPNER: Hey Gohan! Do you play baseball?
GOHAN: No, but I know the basics at least.
SHARPNER: (mockingly) Really? Well you see, my team's kind of full already. Videl can take you in.
Videl, who is just nearby, walks toward Gohan.
VIDEL: Since you don't have any experience with baseball, I'm making you the right fielder. You know what that is?
GOHAN: Yeah, of course. It's on the right side, right?
VIDEL: Whatever.
Gohan goes to the position of the right fielder.
GOHAN: (on his mind) Okay… Baseball isn't that hard, right? I just need to make sure I play like a normal person does. Just like what Mom and Bulma said, I can't let people know my real strength.
The whole class starts playing. Videl is the one pitching the ball, and she was able to strike two of their classmates out. Then it was Sharpner's time to hit the ball. Videl threw the ball as strongly as she can, knowing that Sharpner is a good batter. Her efforts were in vain as her blond classmate was able to hit the ball. Everyone thinks it will be a home run. Until Gohan jumped up and caught the ball in the sky.
He stayed floating in mid-air for a while, contemplating on what to do. And everyone is just dumbfounded.
GOHAN: (to himself) The guy on the third is running. That means if I throw it to third, he'll be out. Okay… Throw it gently.
Gohan throws the ball on the third base, with his teammate catching it. It hits the gloves with an impact making the student fall into the ground.
CLASSMATE 1: Out!
GOHAN: Yes!
Gohan goes down to the field and runs to the bench.
GOHAN: We did it! Three outs!
He suddenly realizes that everyone is looking at him.
GOHAN: (on his mind) Oh no! Did I throw the ball that hard?
PE TEACHER: That jump was great, Gohan.
GOHAN: (on his mind) Oh, that's it! Got to think of an excuse.
GOHAN: (to the PE teacher) Oh! It was… beginner's luck… you know… I just… jumped and it happened.
Gohan laughs nervously as he sits down the bench.
CLASSMATE 2: Gohan, it's your turn!
GOHAN: Huh? Oh yeah! Sorry.
Gohan takes the bat as Videl looks closely at him.
CLASSMATE 3: I wonder if this guy hit well, too.
CLASSMATE 4: Let's see.
Gohan is now at the batter's position ready to hit the ball.
PE TEACHER: You hit with your left side?
GOHAN: Is this not allowed?
PE TEACHER: I just thought you're right-handed since you threw that ball with your right hand… Never mind. Just do it the way you're most at ease.
Sharpner is the once pitching, and since Gohan caught the ball earlier making Sharpner's team lose their turn, he thinks it's payback time.
SHARPNER: (to himself) So you think you could catch my hits, huh? Well, how about I scare you a little?
GOHAN: (on his mind) I need to take it easy this time… Maybe not hit the ball at all? I might exert more force than I should, so maybe not hitting is the better option. Yeah, I won't hit the ball.
Sharpner throws the ball intentionally at Gohan's face, thinking he would be so scared he would dodge it. But as the ball moved closer, it seems Gohan froze that he did not move at all. Videl sees the ball will hit Gohan's face, so she tries to warn him.
VIDEL: Watch out!
Gohan does not dodge, just as he planned. The ball hits his face.
SHARPNER: You idiot! Why didn't you avoid it?
Everyone is shocked at what happened, especially when Gohan turned out to be just fine after that ball's impact on his forehead.
GOHAN: Coach, that's a ball, right? Then I could walk to the next base.
PE TEACHER: Yeah, that's right
GOHAN: Yes!
Gohan runs to the next base.
GOHAN: (on his mind) That's how you do it! No one noticed my true strength and I get to move to the next base.
But Gohan was wrong. Videl's suspicions grew stronger with what she just witnessed.
VIDEL: Weird...
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AT THE LOCKERS
Gohan puts his things on his bag. Sharpner approaches him.
SHARPNER: Gohan, have you joined any clubs yet?
GOHAN: I haven't got the time to join any.
SHARPNER: How about the boxing club? You were pretty sturdy back at the court earlier.
GOHAN: I don't think I can join any club… You see…
Erasa then joins them.
ERASA: 'Cause Gohan lives so far away he doesn't have time to spend for clubs. Right, Gohan?
GOHAN: Yeah. That's it.
SHARPNER: Then just move here to Satan's City
GOHAN: I can't...
ERASA: Oh, leave him alone, Sharpner! By the way, Gohan, why don't you take me home today?
GOHAN: Uhm… sorry, but my ride is a one-seater.
SHARPNER: I can take you home, Erasa.
GOHAN: That's great! Then I shall go now. Goodbye guys!
Gohan leaves the two alone. He walks along the city to the city entrance. Videl follows him in a distance.
VIDEL: Why is he walking if his home is so far away?
She continues following him. At one point, Gohan senses that someone is tailing him. He walks faster until he was able to lose her. He then jumps onto the roof of a building totally hiding from Videl.
VIDEL: Huh? Where did he go?
Gohan looks down at Videl.
GOHAN: (murmur) Videl...
Moments later, Gohan was able to ride Nimbus and head home. He contemplates on all that has happened today.
GOHAN: Golden-haired boy, huh? I really should be careful. How can I use my powers without my classmates knowing about it? Hmn… Perhaps I should stop by and visit Bulma.
CAPSULE CORPORATION, WEST CITY
BULMA is in her laboratory when Gohan arrived at the Capsule Corporation. She's wearing her lab gown over a green turtleneck mini dress. She is studying something on her computer when Gohan entered the laboratory.
GOHAN: Hi Bulma!
BULMA: Oh, hi Gohan!
GOHAN: Do you have a minute? (looks at the computer) Or... are you busy?
BULMA: Nah! I'm just looking at some designs for our new product. (shows the screen to him) What do you think?
GOHAN: Wow! That car looks amazing!
BULMA: She is really amazing. It's the newest design for our upgraded Capsule Dyno Car. I can't decide if it's this one, or this one.
GOHAN: Both looks good to me.
BULMA: That is the reason why I can't choose.
GOHAN: Well, you should take it easy. It seems you've been working too hard.
BULMA: I guess you're right. Oh! I remember! It's your first day of school, right?
GOHAN: Yeah...
BULMA: Why don't you tell me about it while we have some snacks?
GOHAN: That sounds great!
A variety of snacks were served to Bulma and Gohan.
BULMA: What happened to "Not trying to be a superhero because Chi-Chi does not approve?"
GOHAN: Well, my mom said I could do it if I promise not to hurt myself.
BULMA: I see... You're just like your father on that sense.
GOHAN: I don't know. I guess it's just because of who I am. I think given this great power, it's meant to be used to something great, something meaningful.
BULMA: Well, you've beaten Cell. I don't know what's greater and more meaningful than saving the earth at a young age of nine. Although someone took the credit for that.
GOHAN: Actually, one of my classmates is Videl, Mr. Satan's daughter. And I feel something kind of weird about her.
BULMA: Ooh, I know what that is... Gosh, Gohan! It's just your first day and you already have a crush on your classmate.
GOHAN: NO! THAT'S NOT IT!
Bulma giggles at Gohan's reaction. He even blushed at what she said.
GOHAN: What I meant was, I felts she's kind of suspicious about me.
BULMA: Suspicious?
GOHAN: I feel like she's thinking I'm the Golden Fighter.
BULMA: Hmn... Maybe she's worried you'll steal the limelight from her father. You know, everyone thinks her father is the savior of the world. If there is someone who's more powerful than him, then he might lose all the attention and privileges that he and his family is experiencing. That means you're a threat to their lavish lifestyle.
GOHAN: Seeing Videl and meeting her, I don't think she's that kind of girl that is after fortune and glamour. She seems simple and down-to-earth to me.
BULMA: And you don't have a crush on her, huh?
GOHAN: What! No! Of course not!
BULMA: (giggles) Okay, if you say so.
Bulma stops teasing Gohan.
BULMA: So… you want to be a superhero, but you don't want that Videl girl to snoop around you?
GOHAN: Yeah. I also don't want my classmates to know because I guess they'll think it's weird. That's the reason why I came here. I was hoping you could help me with something.
BULMA: Hmn… Maybe you should wear a disguise.
GOHAN: That sounds good.
BULMA: I can make you a suit that uses the DynoCaps technology, that you can activate anytime you need to transform and hide your identity.
GOHAN: Yeah! That's a brilliant idea!
BULMA: Of course it is. I'm Bulma.
GOHAN: Yeah… So how long do you think you can do that?
BULMA: Hmn… Two hours.
GOHAN: That fast? Wow!
BULMA: Yeah. You can wait for it if you want to.
GOHAN: That's great! Uh... Can I hang out with Trunks while I wait for you to finish?
BULMA: Sure! He's in the training room with Vegeta.
GOHAN: Training room? Isn't he too young for that?
BULMA: Well, for Vegeta if you're old enough to walk, then you're old enough to train. I think he wants to make his son stronger than you.
Gohan lets out an awkward laugh.
The training room is just a few rooms away from Bulma's laboratory. Gohan immediately found Trunks who had just exited the training room. The little Saiyan hybrid is now eight years old, with purple hair and face that resembles Vegeta's. He's still on his dark green training clothes which means he just finished training with his father.
TRUNKS: Gohan!
GOHAN: Hey! I heard you're training with your Dad.
TRUNKS: Yep!
Vegeta goes out of the training room, wearing his usual dark blue jumpsuit.
GOHAN: (to Vegeta) Hi!
Vegeta looks at Gohan from head to toe, as if examining him.
VEGETA: It seems you're neglecting your training. I can tell by just looking at your body getting leaner. Don't ever stop even if the world has been peaceful. You'll never know when you need to fight again.
GOHAN: Okay...
Vegeta leaves.
TRUNKS: So Gohan, what should we do now?
GOHAN: Hmn... Well, I don't know.
TRUNKS: I know! I have this new video game we can play. Just don't tell Goten because he might get mad that I got to try it with you first.
GOHAN: You can have my word on that.
TRUNKS: Great! Let's go to the game room.
Gohan plays with Trunks on the latter's game room. After two hours, Gohan went back to Bulma. True to her word, she is now finished with Gohan's suit.
BULMA: This watch contains the suit that I made for you. I used an ordinary looking watch so that it will be unnoticeable. It's my Dad's, actually. It's kind of old, but he said he'll give it to me if it means it would help save the world or something. (gives the watch to Gohan) The red button is for you to activate the suit. The blue one is for you to transform back to your normal clothes
TRUNKS: That's so cool! Can you also make one for me, Mom?
GOHAN: So I just push the red button, right?
Gohan pushes the red button. In an instant, his clothes change from head to toe. Literally. He's now wearing a red and black helmet, a green gi over a black bodysuit, red cape, white gloves and boots.
TRUNKS: Actually Mom, I think I'll pass.
GOHAN: This is amazing!
BULMA: Does it fit?
GOHAN: It fits perfectly! This is so cool, Bulma! Just what I have in mind.
BULMA: I'm glad you like it.
Gohan looks at the mirror examining the suit. He is obviously happy with the result. After a few more poses, he says his goodbye to Bulma and Trunks. He goes out of the Capsule Corporation and calls out Flying Nimbus. Bulma and Trunks sends him off.
GOHAN: Thanks a lot.
BULMA: You're always welcome.
TRUNKS: Come back again when you have time.
GOHAN: I will. Bye!
Flying Nimbus flies away.
GOHAN: Let's go home now, Nimbus. I think you better go a little faster since it's getting late... Hey! I think I'm going to fly home myself. If I put on my new suit, no one will recognize me. Then I could fly and will go home faster. Wanna bet, Nimbus?
He stands up, then activates the suit that Bulma gave him.
GOHAN: Alright! Let's go, Flying Nimbus!
Gohan flies as fast as he can, leaving Nimbus behind.
GOHAN: Hey Nimbus! Come fly faster!
As he passes by a city, he sees a speeding car causing havoc on the highway. He decided to go down and stop it. He landed in the middle of the road, just in time for the driver of the car to see him and stop.
MAN #1: Hey! Do you want to die?
GOHAN: (deepens his voice) Sir, I think you're above the speed limit. Better slow down and obey the traffic rules.
MAN #2: And who do you think you are, punk? Ordering us around?
The two men go out of the car.
GOHAN: Who I am? Well.. uh…
Gohan thinks of a good superhero name.
MAN #1: What a strange looking guy.
MAN #2: Hey! I asked you who you are!
GOHAN: Ah! I know!
Gohan steps back, and while saying his name and a little bit introduction, he does some poses and funny gestures.
GOHAN: I am the guy who loves law and order. I am… the Great Saiyaman!
MAN #2: What? Great Saiyaman… What a stupid name.
MAN #1: Just as stupid as the way he looks.
GOHAN: Stupid? How dare you mock me!
Gohan's temper starts to flare up. He stomps his foot leaving a huge crack on the road. The two men are shocked at what they saw.
MAN #2: I take it back! It was a good name
MAN #1: Yes, it suits you perfectly. Even your costume, it's very cool
MAN #2: We're sorry. We won't do it again. We'll drive safely now.
MAN #1: Promise me that, or I'll punish you next time I caught you.
MAN #2: Yes! We'll go now.
The two men immediately go back to the car. They drive slowly and carefully, fading into the late afternoon horizon.
GOHAN: Heh! That sure went well.
The Great Saiyaman flies to the sky as he celebrates his first accomplishment. And that is how the newest superhero on earth was introduced to the world.
Notes:
*Kiai - It is a technique where the user affects the air currents around him with ki to produce powerful shockwaves in order to strike the opponent.