A/N: This probably is my 100th edit. As in, here on fanfiction itself. Lol! I know I should do the editing on my drafts, but please forgive me. It's been a long time since I did this, so I'm still getting used to it again. ;)

This is like an additional scene before the actual canon story. It's all fanfiction, since this does not appear anywhere. Though I based the story on the canon itself, more specifically the two instances that Gohan went to Satan City and became the Golden-Haired Fighter. Kind of like a prologue to the canon Gohan and Videl story.

I added some Chi-Chi moments here even though I said this fanfic is focused on Videl and Gohan. It's just that I think we should also revisit how Chi-Chi was at that time, and how she dealt with Goku's death. Though not entirely, but a glimpse of it.

You might notice some mediocre fight scenes. Well, I don't know how to write fight scenes. LOL! I'm more of the romcom type, but I had to because I really want to make this story. I will tell more about the reason why I wrote this fanfic as the story goes on, so you'll know why I did this even though I'm struggling in the action department.

And by the way, the dialogues are written on script format. Kind of makes it easier for me. Also it gives the feeling of familiarity since the manga/anime dialogues are like/on scripts.


ORANGE STAR HIGH SCHOOL, SATAN CITY

EXAMINATION ROOM

SON GOHAN just finished answering his entrance examination. He looks happily at his paper, then outside of the window by his left side. The sky is blue, the day is sunny.

Gohan is now 16 years old. He's grown into a fine teenager. He resembles his father a lot, and if only his hair has the same spiky haircut then he could pass as Goku's twin. But he decided to have his hair cut short. He's also not much into wearing a gi, though he's wearing something that Goku used to wear. He has Goku's orange jacket, something he decided to wear to somehow give him the confidence he needs for today's entrance exams and interview. Underneath the jacket is a white shirt, just like his father. He completed the look with black pants and black sneakers.

Gohan looks at the woman in front of him. She is a TEACHER. The middle-aged woman is wearing a matching blue skirt and blazer suit. Her greying hair is tied into a bun, and her eyes are aided by a white-rimmed eyeglass.

TEACHER: Are you done?

GOHAN: Yes, Ma'am.

The teacher stands up and walks to Gohan. She takes his paper, then gives him some instructions about what he'll do next.

PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE

Gohan is sitting on a chair as the principal is currently conducting an interview with him. The PRINCIPAL is a middle-aged man wearing a black-rimmed glasses and blue suit.

PRINCIPAL: So Gohan, tell me about yourself.

GOHAN: I'm Son Gohan, 16 years old. I live with my mother and little brother at East District.

PRINCIPAL: What about your father?

GOHAN: My dad... (holds the hem of his jacket) he's not with us anymore.

PRINCIPAL: I'm sorry to hear that.

GOHAN: It was seven years ago, so we kind of moved on from that already.

PRINCIPAL: I'm glad to hear that... So Gohan, you live quite a distance from the school.

GOHAN: Yes. Actually, Sir, this is the nearest school from our place. That is the reason why I was home schooled since I was young.

PRINCIPAL: I see. What made you change your preference?

GOHAN: My mother thinks that it will be better for me to go to a real high school. This is also to help me learn how to be with other students.

PRINCIPAL: I see... Well, it seems your home schooling has been good. You aced all your entrance exams.

Gohan smiles shyly.

As Gohan is taking his interview, CHI-CHI waits outside the principal's office. She's in her usual purple dress with her orange scarf. Her hair is tied in a neat bun. She is sitting at a gang chair and can be seen nervously looking at the door as she waits.

After what seems like forever to her, Gohan goes out of the door. Chi-Chi immediately walks to him.

CHI-CHI: How did it go?

GOHAN: (blushes) I... got in. I made it!

Chi-Chi bursts in glee. She hugs Gohan by his neck, making him stoop down because he's now taller than his mother.

CHI-CHI: Oh! I'm so proud of you.

GOHAN: Mom! Take it easy.

CHI-CHI: (lets go) So when can you enroll?

GOHAN: They told me to come back next week to process my enrollment. Then I'm good to go to class the week after.

CHI-CHI: That's great! Now… I know you're hungry. Let's go and eat lunch. Since you did great with your entrance exams and interview, I will treat you and you can have anything you want.

GOHAN: You don't have too, Mom.

CHI-CHI: Oh, come on! This does not happen quite often, so let's make the best out of it.

Gohan smiles at her.


DOWNTOWN DISTRICT, SATAN CITY

The downtown district is the home for all commercial, cultural and entertainment establishments in Satan City. There is also an abundance of Mr. Satan's billboard all over the streets.

Gohan and Chi-Chi entered a luxurious restaurant and is given a table for two.

GOHAN: Are you sure about this, Mom? This place is quite expensive.

CHI-CHI: Oh, don't be silly! We can afford something like this once in a while. I told you, this is my treat since you did well in school. So order what you want and don't worry about the bill.

GOHAN: I wish Goten is here to celebrate with us.

CHI-CHI: He'll be fine. I'm sure Bulma can feed him more delicious food than what they serve here. Her mom's the best cook in West District.

GOHAN: I have to agree with that.

CHI-CHI: I will just cook a nice dinner tonight. Then, we can celebrate again. Oh, my dream of you becoming a scholar is about to come true! What a great future you'll have, Gohan.

Gohan looks at his mother who is obviously very happy. Gladness took over his face.

CHI-CHI: (realizing Gohan is staring at her) What is it?

GOHAN: I'm just happy you're happy, Mom.

CHI-CHI: I'm sorry if I have been hard on you. I just want you to have the best life and future.

GOHAN: I know, Mom, and I'm thankful for that.

CHI-CHI: Oh really? (raises an eyebrow) You'd rather be studying than training?

Gohan lets out a nervous laugh as he scratched the back of his head. Chi-Chi looks at him fondly. Gohan notices that look.

GOHAN: Huh?

CHI-CHI: You really look like your father when you do that.

Gohan smiles back.

CHI-CHI: I wonder what he would say about you going to high school. He might argue with me again and insist that being strong and training hard is better that being a scholar.

GOHAN: You miss Dad so much, don't you?

CHI-CHI: Well, don't you?

GOHAN: Everyday, Mom. Everyday.

Tears are starting to form on Chi-Chi's eyes. She blinks them out and takes a deep breath to compose herself.

CHI-CHI: Oh well! Let's not be sad. He died saving the world making sure we will be safe. I just hope more people appreciates that. Cheering for a fake champion? They don't even realize that Mr. Satan is fooling them all.

GOHAN: Mom, you realize we're on the city where he lives, right?

CHI-CHI: I don't care! Your father is not here with us because of that sacrifice he made and people are cheering for that pretentious champion who makes martial arts look like a circus. I bet I'm even stronger than him.

Gohan looks around nervously.

The food is served, and Gohan eats voraciously. Other customers started looking at them, but Chi-Chi just tolerates it.

CHI-CHI: Don't forget to save room for desserts.

GOHAN: Yes, Mom.

After lunch, Gohan and Chi-Chi strolled along the city.

CHI-CHI: Gohan, somehow you need to familiarize yourself with this place.

GOHAN: Don't worry, Mom. I'll be just fine.

The two of them see a billboard of Mr. Satan.

CHI-CHI: Ugh! Do they really need to display his face all around the city? It's quite annoying already.

GOHAN: Mom! Please don't say that. Someone might here us.

CHI-CHI: Hmp!

A gunshot fills the air. Gohan and Chi-Chi look around and see a robbery happening inside a jewelry store nearby. Some bystanders have gathered outside to witness the fiasco.

BYSTANDER #1: Those crooks! They don't even care if this city is where Mr. Satan lives.

CHI-CHI: (sarcastically) Oh, for sure they're not bothered!

GOHAN: Mom! (smiles awkwardly at the man)

The police started arriving. They park outside the jewelry shop, assess the situation. But before they could come in the jewelry shop, one of the robbers exits the store with a female hostage.

ROBBER #1: Just try to make a move and her brain will explode.

The police were not able to do anything.

CHI-CHI: Let's go, Gohan. We don't want to get tangled with this mess.

Gohan looks at the store, but decides to follow his mother. He was about to walk away when he hears someone cry out. He looks back at the scene, and sees the crook taking the hostage with him on the car.

HOSTAGE: Please, let me go, Sir. Please, I beg you.

ROBBER #1: Shut up!

Gohan feels like he cannot let this to just pass by. He looks at his mother, but instead of following her he goes to the other direction.

GOHAN: (to himself) I'm sorry, Mom. I just really need to do this very quick.

Gohan enters the dark alley. He looks around making sure no one is there to see him. Then, he gathers his power and transforms into a Super Saiyan.

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At the jewelry shop, the other robbers came out as well. Robber #1 still has the hostage with him inside their getaway car. Suddenly, a glowing man appears in their midst, surprising them.

GOHAN: Release the girl and give back all that you took from the shop.

ROBBER #2: And what if we don't?

GOHAN: I am giving you one last chance to give back everything that you've taken from this shop. Please cooperate or I'll have to force you.

The people around start to notice Gohan.

BYSTANDER #2: Who is that punk with golden hair?

BYSTANDER #3: He looks like an angel.

BYSTANDER #2: Maybe he is. He suddenly appears out of nowhere.

CHI-CHI hears what the others are talking about. She turns around and looks back at the crime scene, seeing Gohan on his Super Saiyan form.

CHI-CHI: Gohan!

Meanwhile, the robbers are still not cooperating with Gohan's orders.

ROBBER #3: You fool! You think you can scare us with that cheap trick of yours? You're not even half as strong as Mr. Satan's.

GOHAN: So you won't listen, huh? Well then, you leave me with no choice.

Gohan disappears. The robbers are surprised, but are more shocked when the door to the passenger seat of their getaway car suddenly fell down. The three of them look at it, as Gohan swiftly takes the hostage from the first robber then brings her to the police officers.

GOHAN: Officer, please keep her safe.

POLICE #1: (dumbfounded) O-Okay...

Gohan looks back at the crooks who are still not comprehending what is happening.

ROBBER #2: Where is he?

Gohan jumps and lands behind the two robbers in front the jewelry shop.

GOHAN: Looking for me?

The two men turn around and see Gohan behind them. Before any one of them can answer, Gohan went ahead and kicks Robber #2. The robber falls to the ground a few feet away.

ROBBER #3: You punk!

Robber #3 charges to Gohan, but the young Saiyan was quick to respond. He did not dodge, but instead anticipates the blow catching the robber's hand.

ROBBER #3: Wha-

Gohan twists the man's arm sending him excruciating pain. Afterwards he lifts him up and throws him beside Robber #2.

All the bystanders are amazed at what they are witnessing. Except for Chi-Chi. She was actually mad at what she's seeing. She clenches his fist and looks fiercely at Gohan.

Robber #1 goes out the car with his gun. He points it at Gohan.

ROBBER #1: Die, you monster!

Robber #1 fires his gun at Gohan. The latter did not dodge, but instead catches the bullets with his bare hands. The gun runs out of bullets. Gohan lets the bullets fall to the ground.

ROBBER #1: You're impossible!

GOHAN: And you're going to jail!

Robber #1 tries to get back in the car, but Gohan moves swiftly in front of him. The thief looks at the golden-haired fighter.

GOHAN: You still won't surrender?

ROBBER #1: N-No! I-I'm… doing what you said!

Robber #1 takes all the jewelry they took, then hands them back to Gohan.

ROBBER #1: Here! Take all that we got. I'm not fighting you.

Gohan takes the bag from Robber #1. He looks at the police officers.

GOHAN: Officer! Please take this loot, then restrain these three.

One of the police officers moves closer to Gohan. The young Saiyan gives the loot to him. Some of the police goes to the crooks and put handcuffs to them.

POLICE #1: Thank you so mu-

Gohan suddenly disappears.

POLICE #1: Where'd he go?

Gohan goes back to the dark alley and transforms back to his normal form.

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VIDEL arrives at the crime scene. She's a sixteen-year old girl dressed in long white t-shirt and black tight-fitting shorts. Upon seeing her, the police officers went to her and told her what happened.

POLICE #1: Videl!

VIDEL: What happened? (looks around)

POLICE #1: Everything was taken care off.

Videl sees the three crooks being handcuffed and taken inside the police vehicles.

VIDEL: (quite amazed) You were able to get them this time.

POLICE #1: No. Actually, someone helped us earlier.

VIDEL: Huh?

POLICE #1: A golden-haired guy suddenly appeared out of nowhere. He was super strong. He took these three all by himself in minutes.

VIDEL: Golden-haired guy?

POLICE #1: Yes. His hair looks like flames. He seems so strong and confident, quite cocky I should say.

Videl looks around, trying to search for the golden man the police is telling her about.

POLICE #1: He's not here anymore. He just disappeared suddenly.

VIDEL: Disappeared?

POLICE #1: Yes. He comes and goes instantly.

VIDEL: Strange...

.

Meanwhile, Gohan goes back to his mother, who is really furious about what happened.

GOHAN: Mom...I uh-

CHI-CHI: Yes, I know! I saw everything!

GOHAN: Eh!

CHI-CHI: Let's talk later!

CHI-CHI turns around, leaving Gohan behind.

GOHAN: Mom! Wait for me!

Gohan follows his furious mother.


CAPSULE CORPORATION, WEST CITY

From Satan City, Gohan and Chi-Chi proceeds to the Capsule Corporation. They were met by Bulma at the reception area. The Capsule heiress has matured through time. Her hair was cut short, and right now she's in her working clothes with brown pants, yellow long-sleeved shirt and moss green vest. She removes her brown lab gloves as she the mother and son approach. Gohan is still trying to appease his Chi-Chi who cannot seem to let the matter pass by.

BULMA: Oh! Hi guys!

CHI-CHI: Bulma! Do you know what this young man just did earlier?

BULMA: What? (looks at Gohan)

GOHAN: Well...

Gohan smiles shyly as he scratches the back of his head.

CHI-CHI: He tried to play superhero!

BULMA: What?

GOHAN: W-Well, you see, there was a robbery at a jewelry shop in Satan City. I just...

CHI-CHI: He fought with those bunch of crooks at Satan City!

BULMA : (quite confused) What's wrong with that?

CHI-CHI: Didn't you hear what I just said?

BULMA: Gohan fought with the crooks.

CHI-CHI: And you're asking what's wrong with that?

BULMA: Chi-Chi, Gohan beat Cell, and I'm positive those crooks are not anywhere close.

CHI-CHI: (frustrated) Ugh!

BULMA: Chi-Chi! Calm down already. I'm pretty sure Gohan just wanted to do the best at that situation.

CHI-CHI: I know! I know!

Chi-Chi breathes deeply to calm herself..

BULMA: Besides, what's important is that Gohan is safe. He's unharmed. Those men don't stand a chance at him. Believe me. Someone in here actually trains day and night just to be as strong as he is.

GOHAN: Huh?

BULMA: You guessed it right. Hah! If only I could disable that Gravity Room to stop Vegeta's madness... or maybe, I could.

GOHAN: (grimaces) I don't think you should.

CHI-CHI: I don't care if they are the lamest criminals on the universe. I just want Gohan to live a normal life like a normal teenager should...

GOHAN: Mom...

CHI-CHI: I'm just afraid that what happened to his father might also happen to him.

Gohan and Bulma look at Chi-Chi, both speechless. Chi-Chi's eyes start to tear up, and sadness is evident on her beautiful face. Upon realizing what is about to happen, she takes a deep breath and tries to compose herself again.

CHI-CHI: Now, where is Goten? Is he playing those video games again? He never gets tired, does he?

BULMA: They're in Trunks' gameroom.

CHI-CHI: I'll go get him now so we could go home.

Chi-Chi leaves. Bulma and Gohan looks at her.

BULMA: She still can't say his name, huh?

GOHAN: Yeah...

BULMA: I guess it still hurts.

GOHAN: It wasn't easy.

BULMA: It sure isn't... Gohan, I think you should just follow what she wants. It will make things easier for her.

GOHAN: Yeah... I guess so.


SON RESIDENCE, MOUNT PAOZU

FIVE DAYS AFTER

Gohan is preparing to go to Orange Star High School for his enrollment. He's wearing a green shirt and black pants. His mother comes forth, wearing her usual cheongsam, this time it's blue, and black pants underneath.

GOHAN: What? You're coming with me?

CHI-CHI: Of course I am! Who will drive for you, silly?

GOHAN: But Mom, I can ride Nimbus to school. That is how I plan on going to school everyday, remember?

CHI-CHI: Yes I know. We talked about this and Nimbus seems to be the fastest way to go to school. But you're not yet schooling. You're about to enroll yet and you need to look like a normal teenager.

GOHAN: I won't let anyone see me on the Nimbus. I promise.

CHI-CHI: I know, I know. But, I also need to make sure you don't mess up again just like what you did during your exams.

GOHAN: Mom...

CHI-CHI: Now, where's Goten? We need to drop him off to Bulma first before going to your school.

Gohan lets out a sigh.


ORANGE STAR HIGH SCHOOL

Gohan and Chi-Chi are at the registrar's office. The school REGISTRAR is a plus-sized woman on her late thirties, with greyish curly hair and round red-rimmed eyeglasses.

REGISTRAR: Now, here is your school badge. (hands the badge to Gohan) You don't have a uniform here, but you need to wear that badge whenever you go to school.

GOHAN: (takes the badge) Understood, Ma'am.


DOWNTOWN DISTRICT, SATAN CITY

After the enrollment, Gohan and Chi-Chi decided to walk along Satan City.

CHI-CHI: I think the dumpling house is along here on this road...

Two cars dash out of the road. Everyone's attention was caught by this raging vehicles.

CHI-CHI: What's wrong with those people? Don't they know how to drive?

Some police cars arrive. They stopped at a bank nearby. One of the bank employees comes out of the bank. He approached the police officer.

BANK EMPLOYEE: You're too late! They're already gone.

POLICE #1: Pardon me Sir, but it seems you informed us quite late than you should have.

BANK EMPLOYEE: The crooks didn't allow us. They were able to shut down our automatic distress call. I think they have someone who disabled our system before they came in.

POLICE #1: Where did they go?

BANK EMPLOYEE: That way.

A guy on his forties comes out of the bank.

MAN: Please, Sir! Please help me take back my money.

POLICE #1: We'll do everything we can.

The police officer deploys some of his men to go and follow the bank robbers.

CHI-CHI: Another robbery? Is that a daily happening here in Satan City?

MAN: (to the police) Please, help me! I need that money for my wife's treatment. Without that, she'll die because of that stupid virus!

BYSTANDER: Is that the heart virus that everyone is talking about?

BYSTANDER #2: Maybe. He said treatment, so probably it is.

Gohan is alerted by what the two bystanders were talking about. He remembers that time when his father was infected by the heart virus.

GOHAN: (on his mind) Could it be... it's the same heart virus?

MAN: That money is the what's left to us. My wife is… My wife is going to die…

GOHAN: Mom...

CHI-CHI: Hmn?

GOHAN: I'm sorry. I promised I won't do this again, but I just can't let this pass.

CHI-CHI: What do you mean?

Gohan starts to run away.

GOHAN: I'll go back when I'm finished!

CHI-CHI: Gohan! Come back!

Gohan continues running. He goes to a secluded area, then transforms into the legendary Super Saiyan. Then he flies to the direction where the crooks proceeded. It did not take long for him to track them down. He stops them by releasing an energy beam on both cars.

The trucks roll over. The thieves scramble to get out, only to be greeted by a certain blond guy.

GOHAN: Give back all that you've taken and I will spare you.

ROBBER #1: And who are you to tell us what to do?

ROBBER #2: Hey… wait! I think I know that guy.

ROBBER #1: Huh?

All the others look at Robber #2.

ROBBER #2: That… that is the guy that took care of those thieves at the jewelry shop!

The all turn to Gohan.

GOHAN: Now, are you going to do as I say? Or do I have to take you down by force?

ROBBER #3: I don't care who you are! I'm not giving you back the money!

Robber #3 fires his gun at Gohan. The Super Saiyan catches the bullets with his bare hands, throwing them aside.

GOHAN: You want it the hard way, huh?

Gohan charges to the four crooks. He kicks and punches them beating them all. After making sure all the four guys are beaten up, he looks around and speaks to one of the spectators.

GOHAN: You! Tell the police the thieves are here.

SPECTATOR: Y-Yes...

The spectator takes his cellphone out to contact the police. It didn't take long for them to arrive.

GOHAN: (to the police officer) Make sure the guy from the bank gets all his money back. His wife needs it.

Gohan flies back to the downtown district of the city.

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Meanwhile, Chi-Chi is sitting at a bench by the sidewalk. She is looking at the crime scene, which is a few meters away from where she is. A news reporter is covering the robbery that just took place. She is now interviewing the man who cried for help from the police officer earlier.

REPORTER: Can you tell us what happened earlier?

MAN: I withdrew our money from the bank. I had to pay for my wife's treatment. She has this heart virus that's been going around lately...

CHI-CHI: That heart virus, huh? Somehow, they found a way to treat it. A very long and expensive treatment. If only Trunk's medicine was already discovered.

Her face turns sad.

CHI-CHI: Isn't it ironic? We were able to save you from the virus, but you still died that day... Is it because it was destined that you should die?

FLASHBACK to before the Cell Games. Goku and Gohan on their Super Saiyan form spend the remaining days with before the Cell Games as if they are a normal family. They eat together, go on a picnic together, celebrate birthdays together.

BACK TO PRESENT.

CHI-CHI: I wonder... do you already know that time that you're not coming back? Did you spend those times on purpose, leaving us happy memories because you know… you know…

Tears flow through Chi-Chi's face.

CHI-CHI: Do you know how scared I was? How can I raise Gohan on my own? Then, there's Goten… Do you know how scared I was that I won't be able to raise them on my own? Why did you have to leave me like that? Why did you have to leave me alone?

A police officer approaches the reporter.

POLICE #1: We receive a report from a citizen that the robbers were already apprehended.

REPORTER: (to the camera) We just received a report that the police was able to stop the robbers and take them down.

POLICE #1: Actually, it was the golden-haired guy.

REPORTER: What do you mean?

POLICE #1: The golden-haired guy who also took down the robbers on the jewelry shop.

Chi-Chi smiles upon hearing that. She wipes out the tears on her face.

CHI-CHI: Maybe... maybe you let yourself die because you know we can make it. You know I can raise the two boys, and Gohan can be strong and mighty on his own. (takes a deep breath) Seven years… how strange? It still feels like yesterday sometimes… I guess because it seems you never left us. You are still with us. In us. In Gohan. In Goten… He kind of looked exactly like you… (giggles) And Gohan... I guess he has your superhero complex. Whatever I do, he still will do everything to save others. Oh, Goku! Did you pass on the throne to him when you died? I guess I can't do anything about it anymore. After all, he has your blood, Goku…

Gohan arrives. He sees his mother smiling.

GOHAN: Mom...

CHI-CHI: Did you get them?

GOHAN: Yeah...

CHI-CHI: I knew you would… Did you have a hard time? Did you get hurt?

GOHAN: No, I'm… I'm good, Mom.

Chi-Chi stands up and turns to Gohan.

CHI-CHI: Gohan, the next time you do that, promise me you won't get hurt. I know you're strong, but sometimes you let your guard down. That might be a problem.

GOHAN: How did you know?

CHI-CHI: Your father told me that before he died. He believes in you so much, that you are a good fighter. I guess I should start believing in that now, too.

GOHAN: So, you mean to say it's okay for me to help others?

CHI-CHI: As if I could do anything. You're Goku's son, after all.

Chi-Chi smiles at Gohan, and the young Saiyan smiles back. Somehow, he feels like everything has finally settled down.

CHI-CHI: Come on! Let's look for that dumpling store to buy some for Goten.

The two of them walks on.

CHI-CHI: I think we should buy some for Bulma and the others as well. Do you think Vegeta likes dumplings?

GOHAN: I'm not so sure. We're not really that close.

CHI-CHI: I guess I should ask Bulma next time.

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Back at the jewelry shop...

Videl looks at the facade of the store. Some police officers are still there wrapping up the scene, while the reporter is still trying to get the whole story behind the robbery and the mysterious golden-haired fighter as well.

VIDEL: Golden Fighter... Who are you, really?

Videl continues to look on as the people around her goes on with their business that sunny day at the Satan City.