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WORLD MARTIAL ARTS TOURNAMENT, PAPAYA ISLAND
Videl's fight with Spopovich continues.
VIDEL: Hey Spopovich!
SPOPOVICH: Hmn?
VIDEL: What happened to you? You seem... different...
Spopovich laughs wickedly but does not answer.
VIDEL: Whatever...
She stands up, her whole body trembling because of the damage she's attained. Spopovich attacks once again, sending Videl at the edge of the rim. Unfortunately, she does not fall.
GOHAN: Videl! You should surrender now!
ANNOUNCER: Videl, listen to your friend...
GOHAN: He's going to kill you, Videl! Just quit!
VIDEL: I'm not giving up!
Videl struggles to stand up again.
GOHAN: Don't be so stubborn! Just give up already!
Gohan is worried and pissed off at the same time. He's temper is flaring up making Goku look at him.
VIDEL: (on her mind) Dad, where are you? Are you really not coming? Can't you sense something is off?
Once again, her tears form in her eyes. She blinks to stop them from falling.
GOHAN: Videl!
Videl attacks again. He kicks and punches Spopovich, which landed perfectly.
ANNOUNCER: Spopovich was knocked down again. I'm going to count now!
VIDEL: No don't!
ANNOUNCER: Huh?
Spopovich is starting to stand up again.
VIDEL: (to the announcer) Is my dad here yet?
ANNOUNCER: Videl, if that is the reason-
VIDEL: There's a monster and the world champion needs to stop him. Why are you not calling him yet?
ANNOUNCER: (taken aback) Videl-
VIDEL: Because you think he's not the real strongest person here, right?
The announcer couldn't answer. He even put his mic behind him.
VIDEL: It's okay because there are other people who could save the world... right here... right now...
ANNOUNCER: Videl-
VIDEL: (smiles sarcastically) He can't even sense something's wrong. I'm pretty sure those guys at the back are now worried sick.
The other fighters seem to notice Videl and the announcer's heated conversation.
KRILLIN: What is happening? Why is she talking to the announcer?
PICCOLO: She's having a crisis. It's her father's fault.
KRILLIN: What do you mean?
Piccolo does not answer.
The fight continues. Spopovich is now about to attack.
SPOPOVICH: Are you done stalling?
VIDEL: I'm not stalling.
ANNOUNCER: Videl... but how do you plan to fight him?
VIDEL: Truth is... I don't know either.
Spopovich attacks. Videl wasn't able to dodge. He grabs her hair then hits her face through his knees.
GOHAN: Videl!
KRILLIN: What is he doing? She's not fighting anymore!
VEGETA: He's a monster.
Spopovich throws Videl to the ring. Everyone is mad at what is happening, especially Gohan. He's power is surging up, until he turns Super Saiyan.
GOKU: Gohan, calm down! Everything is going to be fine.
It seems like Spopovich is not yet done. He goes to Videl and stomps his left foot on her head. The pain made Videl cry out, making all the people hate the muscle man.
VIDEL: Dad... Dad..
Piccolo can hear her plead. He was about to do some magic on Spopovich when Shin stops him.
SHIN: Don't!
Piccolo looks at the mysterious guy.
SHIN: This has to happen. However grim this might look like, but it's according to plan. Don't worry, she'll be fine.
Piccolo looks at Videl, and then to Gohan.
Gohan turns to Super Saiyan 2. His bandana and cape have been removed due to the force that's coming from him. Vegeta and Krillin are shocked at his sudden surge of power.
GOKU: Gohan, calm down! He's not going to kill her. She will be fine!
GOHAN: I can't calm down!
Gohan is about to attack when Yamu, the guy with Spopovich, suddenly speaks.
YAMU: That's enough, Spopovich!
Spopovich looks at Yamu.
YAMU: Stop it right now. That is not what we came here for. Finish the fight now.
After a few moments of what seems like he's thinking, Spopovich grabs Videl by her right foot, then throw her off the ring.
VIDEL: Gohan...
Videl falls off the ring, making her disqualified to continue.
ANNOUNCER: Videl is out! Spopovich is the winner!
Gohan powers down again. He goes to Videl.
GOHAN: Videl...
Videl smiles faintly.
VIDEL: You came...
GOHAN: It's alright. Everything will be fine now.
VIDEL: I know... you're here...
ANNOUNCER: Medics! Bring in the stretcher.
GOHAN: It's okay. I'll carry her.
Gohan tries to be gentle, but Videl's body is just so damaged however he does it she aches all over.
Spopovich is walking away with Yamu, but Gohan stops him.
GOHAN: Spopovich!
Spopovich looks back at Gohan.
GOHAN: You'll pay for this. I'll make sure of that.
At the waiting area…
GOKU: Does anyone have a senzu bean?
KRILLIN: No. We didn't know this could happen.
GOKU: Alright. I'll now go to Korin and get some.
Goku teleports away. Gohan brings Videl in.
KRILLIN: Hey Gohan! Your dad's gone to Korin to get some senzu.
GOHAN: That's great.
Gohan takes Videl to the clinic. He lays her down on the bed, and the doctors and nurses rush to her.
GOHAN: Please be careful. She's sore everywhere.
DOCTOR: Don't worry, son. We'll take good care of her.
Mr. Satan barges into the clinic.
MR. SATAN: Videl! What happened to my princess?
He is stunned to see his daughter all beaten up.
MR. SATAN: Videl! What happened? Who did this to you? (notices Gohan) Did you do this to my baby?
DOCTOR: Actually, Mr. Satan, he's the one who brought Ms. Videl here.
MR. SATAN: Is that so? Well, thank you, kid. I'll send you an autograph later. You can leave us now.
GOHAN: O-kay...
VIDEL: Gohan...
GOHAN: Huh?
Gohan goes to Videl.
VIDEL: Promise me that... you'll go beat him up...
GOHAN: I promise. He'll pay when we fight.
Videl smiles weakly. Gohan smiles back, then leaves. Mr. Satan watches the exchange, growing suspicious with the two.
MR. SATAN: That geek cannot do anything! I'm the one who will avenge you, my princess!
VIDEL: You didn't even come out, Dad.
MR. SATAN: Huh?
VIDEL: You didn't even come out to save me. You didn't even watch me fight.
MR. SATAN: B-But... Videl... I-I-
VIDEL: If you just came out, this won't happen to me.
Mr. Satan is speechless.
VIDEL: Why didn't you come out? Why didn't you save me?
MR. SATAN: I was... I was busy training...
VIDEL: Really... or were you hurt?
MR. SATAN: What are you saying? Why would I be hurt? Your dad is the strongest of all!
VIDEL: Just be quiet, Dad.
MR. SATAN: Videl...
VIDEL: Gohan... he was the one who was there to get me... I know, if only he can, he will come and save me. (on her mind) I know there was a reason why he didn't help me. Besides, if he joins in, then he will be disqualified. He won't be able to face Spopovich and avenge me.
MR. SATAN: Who is that guy anyway? Is he someone you know?
VIDEL: Yes... And I know he's not a weakling, Dad. He's strong.
MR. SATAN: Are you saying he's able to beat me? Your father, the world champion?
VIDEL: I believe in him, Dad. That's what's important.
MR. SATAN: Wait, don't tell me... Videl, are you dating that scrawny punk? I told you, you can only date someone stronger than me.
VIDEL: Oh Dad... just be quiet, please...
MR. SATAN: Videl...
Mr. Satan has no choice but to just step aside and let the doctors handle her daughter.
Meanwhile, Gohan is back on the waiting area.
GOHAN: Has Dad returned?
KRILLIN: Not yet. How's Videl?
GOHAN: The doctors are treating her.
News about Videl was made known to the World Tournament Announcer, who announced to the crowd that Videl is okay and is being taken care of properly. People were relieved to hear that.
ANNOUNCER: Now, let's proceed to the next match. The fourth battle is between Kibito and-
GOHAN: Wait!
ANNOUNCER: Huh?
GOHAN: Can we just delay the fight a little bit more? My father took some medicines for Videl... You know, Son Goku?
ANNOUNCER: Oh! So he's your father? Okay. That dude has some tricks under his sleeves, so I believe you. (to the crowd) Everyone, the fight will be delayed a few moments. There is something that's being taken care of involving the fight earlier. The matches will continue in a short while.
The crowd did not like the idea, but there's nothing they could do but whine.
A few moments later, Goku returns with the senzu beans.
GOHAN: Dad! Were you able to get some senzu beans?
GOKU: Yes, but not much. He only has 3 pieces left.
GOHAN: Great! Thanks, Dad!
Gohan is about to rush back to the clinic when he saw Kibito.
GOHAN: Sir, can you please wait a little longer? I just need to do something. I'll be back.
He does not wait for his answer. He just proceeds to the clinic. A lot of reporters are swarming around the door but Gohan still pushes his way through.
GOHAN: Excuse me! Coming through!
He was able to go through the reporters and inside the room where Videl was taken.
GOHAN: Videl! There's something I want you to have.
MR. SATAN: Hey! Why are you here again?
GOHAN: Uh... I came back to give something to her.
DOCTOR: Excuse me, son, but I wouldn't recommend giving the patient any type of unusual medication.
MR. SATAN: Yeah! Why don't you just go away?
VIDEL: Gohan...
Gohan goes to Videl, even though the doctor is doubtful and Mr. Satan is against it.
GOHAN: Videl, take this senzu bean. This can help you heal faster.
MR. SATAN: Hey! Don't give whatever bean to my daughter!
VIDEL: Can you... feed it to me?
GOHAN: Sure.
Gohan feeds Videl the senzu.
GOHAN: I'll go ahead now. My match is about to start.
Gohan leaves the room, to the outrage of Mr. Satan.
MR. SATAN: Don't you dare show your face again to me!
Videl eats the senzu, and suddenly she looks weird.
DOCTOR: What is happening?
MR. SATAN: Videl? That punk! What has he done to you, my princess?
Videl suddenly sits up. She looks at her hands. Her scars have faded away.
VIDEL: This is amazing!
She jumps off the bed, to the surprise of everyone.
VIDEL: I'm healed!
She once again checks herself. There's no aches and pains whatsoever.
VIDEL: This is insane... Wait! Gohan!
She goes inside the bathroom. She cleans herself and puts on a clean outfit.
MR. SATAN: Videl...
VIDEL: I'm watching Gohan fight, Dad! See you in a bit!
She runs off. Mr. Satan could only look at her leave.
A while back, Gohan has returned to the waiting area.
GOHAN: I'm here!
GOKU: How is she?
GOHAN: She'll be fine now. I have a match to win.
Gohan and Kibito come out of the waiting area. The World Tournament Announcer sees them.
ANNOUNCER: And now, the fourth match is about to begin!
As Gohan walks to the ring, one of his guy classmates who came to watch and support Videl recognizes him.
CLASSMATE: (looking through binoculars) Is that Gohan?
SHARPNER: Gohan? How could he be there? Gimme that.
Sharpner takes the binoculars from his classmate then looks through it.
SHARPNER: What the! It's really him!
CLASSMATE: Why is he using the name 'Great Saiyaman?'
ERASA: Oh, come on! He's probably using that as an alias. He might be shy to use his real name during the fight.
CLASSMATE: I remember, he's kind of a fan of the Great Saiyaman.
SHARPNER: He's probably shy that he'll mess up so he's using an alias. Well, he sure needs that. I'm pretty sure that weakling could not do anything.
ERASA: Oh, don't be silly. Let's just cheer for him.
Gohan is at the ring now, facing Kibito. He suddenly hears a group of people cheer for him.
GOHAN: (to himself) Eeeh! Who are those?
Gohan looks at the audience, and saw Erasa, Sharpner and the others.
GOHAN: (to himself) So they finally figured it all out. Oh well, I guess these glasses have no use at all.
Gohan throws the shades and waves at his classmates, who cheered harder.
ANNOUNCER: Alright! Let's begin the fight!
Gohan gets himself ready as he shifted to a fighting stance.
KIBITO: Before we start, can you first turn into what they call the Super Saiyan?
Gohan is surprised at what Kibito said.
GOHAN: How did you know about the Super Saiyan?
KIBITO: I can't tell you the reason, but I hope you will grant my request. I need you to turn into Super Saiyan now.
Gohan looks at Kibito, who looks back at him. He can't read what the guy is thinking, so he doesn't know what he's up to.
GOHAN: I just can't turn into Super Saiyan in front of all these people.
The audience are starting to get bored at the impeded match. The Z fighters are also puzzled at what is happening to the two.
KRILLIN: What are they talking about?
PICCOLO: He wants Gohan to turn into Super Saiyan.
KRILLIN: What?
PICCOLO: Gohan! Just do as he says!
GOHAN: Huh?
GOKU: Piccolo, what is happening?
PICCOLO: I'm not sure, but -
SHIN: We need Gohan's energy.
Everyone looks at Shin.
SHIN: I'll explain everything later. But for now, promise that you won't interfere with what's about to happen.
VEGETA: I don't take orders from someone I don't know.
PICCOLO: Be careful with what you say. He's no ordinary person.
As Piccolo explains who Shin is, Gohan continues to talk to Kibito.
GOHAN: I feel like there's something going on. Piccolo will not ask me to turn into a Super Saiyan just like that. Who are you and why do you need to see me turn into a Super Saiyan?
KIBITO: There's plenty of time to explain later. But for now, just do as I say.
As the fans reach their waiting limit and started throwing things at Gohan and Kibito, Videl was able to come out to the ring again to watch Gohan fight.
VIDEL: They're not starting yet... Gohan... please be careful.
The Z fighters are done discussing Shin's real identity. He turns out to be the Supreme Kai.
KRILLIN: So after Gohan turns into Super Saiyan, what happens next?
SHIN: Spopovich and Yamu will take his energy, or at least that's what we think they will do. We have to let them take as much as they need.
GOKU: Energy? What for?
SHIN: I'll explain later.
That time, Kibito is trying his best to convince Gohan.
KIBITO: I implore you. Please turn into a Super Saiyan now.
GOHAN: It seems like I have no choice... Okay, I'll turn into a Super Saiyan, but remember. You asked for it.
Gohan powers up and transforms.
VIDEL: (shocked) Gohan... he... transforms... does that mean...
Back at the waiting area, Shin gets ready as Gohan becomes Super Saiyan.
KRILLIN: But if they take Gohan's energy, he might die.
SHIN: That is why it's Gohan we are using for this. We know he has a lot of reserve energy, more than enough for Yamu and Spopovich's need. Don't worry. Kibito will give back whatever energy is lost to him.
Everyone is awed upon seeing Gohan transforms, including Kibito who senses the amount of energy he has.
KIBITO: (on his mind) That power... it's amazing.
And since he has transformed, his demeanor also changed. Gohan turns into the cocky, arrogant Super Saiyan his transformation entails.
GOHAN: I can go not only Super Saiyan.
KIBITO: Huh?
GOHAN: I can go further... beyond Super Saiyan.
Gohan powers up again, turning into Super Saiyan 2.
If the audience were shocked to see Gohan transforms, they are now more astounded to see and feel the enormous power surging through him as the whole arena seems to quake due to the force of Gohan's power.
GOHAN: Now... can we fight?
KIBITO: (on his mind) Amazing... and to think he's a mortal! He's so powerful.
The Z fighters are still waiting for the next happening.
VEGETA: Living in peace surely took a toll on him. He's not even close to how he was when he's fighting Cell.
SHIN: Still, he's far more powerful than I expected. I'm not sure I could restrain him.
GOKU: Restrain? What do you mean?
As if on cue, Yamu and Spopovich comes to the ring. Gohan senses them, so he turns around to face them.
GOHAN: What do you think you're doing!
He was about to charge to them, when he felt his body gets numb.
GOHAN: Ugh... I-I can't...
Shin is restraining Gohan, making him unable to move. Because of this, Yamu and Spopovich were able to hold Gohan and stab him with a small container that has a pointed end.
VIDEL: Gohan!
The crowd is surprised at the turn of events. Gohan's family and friends are all bewildered.
BULMA: What is happening down there?
CHI-CHI: (hysterical) What are they doing to my Gohan!
If not only for Yamcha who is restraining Chi-Chi, she must have jumped into the arena.
MASTER ROSHI: Calm down, Chi-Chi. Goku and the others are with Gohan. I'm sure they are well aware of what is happening and what they are doing.
Even Trunks and Goten who are dressed as Mighty Mask react to the incident.
TRUNKS: What are they doing to your brother?
GOTEN: Gohan! He needs my help!
Goten struggles to move away from their formation.
TRUNKS: Hey! Take it easy! I'll fall down!
But no one make a move, not even Goku who looks worriedly at his son. Gohan is slowly losing his consciousness with all the power that is being siphoned away from his body.
VIDEL: Gohan, no!
Videl is about to attack and stop Yamu and Spopovich, but Goku stops her.
GOKU: Don't!
VIDEL: Can't you see? He needs help! How can you let your son die like that?
GOKU: He'll be fine. You just have to trust us.
Videl caught sight of Shin, whose arms are extended towards Gohan. Shin seems to have some difficulty with what he's doing.
VIDEL: What is happening?
GOKU: You'll soon find out. But for now, just trust us. Gohan will be fine.
Videl feels like crying, not just because of worry for Gohan, but also for frustration that she can't help him and confusion at what Goku is planning to do.
Finally, Yamu and Spopovich have taken enough energy. They let go of Gohan, who is almost lifeless as he falls down to the ring.
SPOPOVICH: That was easy. Haha!
YAMU: Let's go.
The two fly away.
VIDEL: Gohan!
Videl rushes to Gohan. She lifts his head up and places it on her lap. Tears starts to well up her eyes.
VIDEL: Gohan... please wake up...
KIBITO: Don't worry. Everything will be alright.
VIDEL: (angry) How can you say that? He can't even open his eyes!
Kibito was taken aback at Videl's sudden rage.
Shin is done restraining Gohan.
SHIN: Kibito will restore Gohan's energy. I'm going to follow those two. You can join if you want. That will be better.
He then flies away.
KRILLIN: Goku, what are we going to do?
GOKU: I think it's best if I go with them.
KRILLIN: Do I need to come, too?
GOKU: It's up to you, Krillin. You can stay if you want.
PICCOLO: I'll go, too.
KRILLIN: Crap! Okay! I'll go, too. I just need to tell my wife about it.
Krillin goes to Andoid 18 to talk to her about going with them.
VEGETA: (to Goku) How about our fight? I don't care if that person is the Supreme Kai. Don't make this an excuse to avoid our match, Kakarot.
GOKU: I'm not avoiding anything, Vegeta. Something more important than that needs to be taken care off. We'll settle everything after.
VEGETA: If you leave now, you'll be disqualified.
GOKU: Then we'll fight even outside this tournament.
VEGETA: You fool! Have you forgotten you only have a day here on Earth?
GOKU: Then just come with me. Right after we settle this, we'll fight.
PICCOLO: I'll go ahead.
Piccolo flies away. Goku flies to Gohan and Videl.
GOKU: (to Kibito) Is it okay to leave Gohan to your care?
KIBITO: Yes. And as soon as I'm finished replenishing his energy, I'll come also. He'll probably come along as well.
GOKU: Okay.
Goku glances at Gohan. He then looks at Videl, nods at her before he leaves.
CHI-CHI: What is happening? Why are they all leaving? Goku, why are you leaving Gohan behind!
Again, Yamcha tried all his might to restrain Chi-Chi.
Vegeta has no choice but to come as well. And after Krillin talks to Android 18, he leaves as well.
KIBITO: (to Videl) Lie him properly on the ring.
Videl follows his order.
VIDEL: Where is everybody going?
KIBITO: If you come along, you'll know.
The medics are coming to help Gohan.
VIDEL: It's okay, just leave.
The medics are surprised, but they listen to Videl. They moved back and just watched as Kibito transfers some energy to Gohan.
KIBITO: (on his mind) So much power. There seems to be no limit to this kid's pure energy.
At the rooftop, Goten and Trunks are watching what is happening.
TRUNKS: Is it over? Did your brother lose? And why did our dads fly away?
GOTEN: I hope Gohan is okay.
It took a while before Kibito finishes transferring energy to Gohan. Everyone is surprised when Gohan just stood up as if nothing happened.
GOHAN: My strength... it's all back.
VIDEL: Gohan!
GOHAN: Videl... What happened?
KIBITO: If you'll come with me, I'll explain everything.
Kibito flies away.
VIDEL: Can I come with you?
GOHAN: Huh?
VIDEL: I wanna come with you.
GOHAN: Videl, things might get dangerous out there.
VIDEL: I don't care!
Gohan is surprised to see her conviction.
VIDEL: You promised me that after the tournament you'll tell me everything. Consider this a prologue of the story or something.
Gohan sees the determination in Videl's eyes. He smiles.
GOHAN: I won't exactly call this the prologue. Probably one of the climaxes.
VIDEL: (blushes) Whatever...
GOHAN: Promise me that if things got tough, you'll run away.
VIDEL: I promise.
GOHAN: Then, let's go.
The two of them fly away.
BULMA: Where is everyone going?
YAMCHA: I'm sure something's about to happen.
CHI-CHI: I have a bad feeling about this... Goku... Gohan... Please be safe...
A/N: Looking back, I guess I should have given that male classmate a name. LOL!
