A/N: I got a good idea on what to do with Gohan's character after the time skip. First off, Gohan and Videl were 12 years old in the first 6 chapters. 5 Years passed now they are 17 years old.

I dont know if that is relevant to the story at all, I just wanted to make that clear quickly.

Chapter 7: Orange Star/Return

Videl woke up and started her routine as she did for the past few years. After Celero escaped from Earth, five years had passed and she decided to fall into a routine. After all, she had reasons to stay on Earth.

She sat across from Hercule and smiled, "Morning daddy!" She said cheerfully as she poured cereal into a bowl herself.

"Morning pumpkin." He said without looking up from his paper, he had calmed his public persona down in her presence. Hercule folded the paper down quickly, "I want to let you know, the shelter called and asked me to come in and teach some self defense, I might not be home when you get out of school." he informed her as she smiled.

"That's fine, I think it's great that youre staying active there." Videl said proudly.

Shortly after Mr. Satan had formally met Gohan, the humble attitude of the boy gave him an idea. He offered his mansion as a homeless shelter for the vagabonds of Satan City. It took time to admit that he didnt need 20 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, but he happily downsized to maintain a close relationship to his adopted daughter. The penthouse apartment they now lived in was much more suited for the family of two, while maintaining a slight taste of the Upper Class.

Videl packed up her backpack and headed out to school, opting to take her bedroom window instead of the elevator. She landed on her feet next to the doorman of the building who hadn't even flinched. "Good Morning Ms. Satan!" He said happily as he handed her a coffee cup from the café inside the lobby.

She took it and sipped and waved to him, "Thanks Jerrod! I'll see ya later!" She yelled back as she took off at a light jog towards her school.

She enjoyed her route to school from her penthouse because it passed right by her best friends houses. Like clockwork, Erasa walked out of her door yelling a cheerful goodbye to her parents as she ran up to greet her best friend with a hug.

The two talked for a good 2 minutes before they were joined by Sharpener as he left his house.

The trio enjoyed their walk to school as they heard a gunshot go off, they turned towards the sound, coming from the bank. "Whose turn is it to take this one?" Sharpener asked towards Erasa. "Videl or 'Saiyaman'?"

"Technically, Saiyaman's turn, but-"

"BUT, he isnt here yet, so I get to have some fun." Videl interrupted her friend with a smirk and a crack of her knuckles.

The two blondes shrugged as they began to walk away, not as interested in watching their friend mopping the floor with low-rent thugs.

Especially with how quick she could do it, in less than 2 minutes, Videl was walking behind them with a proud smirk on her face.

"Since you always seem to know where he is, did Saiyaman even get a chance to head over?" Sharpener asked with his hands clasped behind his head.

Videl shrugged, "I doubt the police even had time to call either of us. He probably has no clue there was a bank robbery." Videl answered proudly as they reached the school.

"I'm going to go to the Library before class starts, I'll see you guys." Videl smiled as she rushed out of sight.

Sharpener scoffed, "Why does Videl spend so much time with Brains? She could be spending her time with a real man like me." He said as he flexed his bicep, immediately receiving an elbow to the stomach from Erasa.

"We both know the reason Sharpie! Stop pontificating!" Erasa ordered as they walked to class.

Videl walked into the Library and right up to the counter and leaned over, "I'm looking for a cute librarian, any chance he's around?" she teased as a spiky haired boy stood up from behind the counter.

"Not one that's cute enough for you, maybe you can settle for me though." Gohan smirked as he reached out his hand to her hand.

Videl pulled it back and gave an thoughtful expression for a second, "Hmmm... I guess." She giggled as she leaned forward and gave him a soft kiss on the lips.

"I've told you before Gohan! No public affection when youre on the clock!" An older woman with thick brimmed glasses squawked at the young Saiyan couple.

Gohan shot a look, "And I've told you, I'm a volunteer helping out while I do my studies." He said annoyed as he turned back to Videl, "It isn't worth it sometimes."

"Why don't you actually attend OSH?" She asked giving a sympathetic look, "You should ace the entrance exam."

Gohan rubbed the back of his neck nervously, "You know, I'm more and more tempted every day. But I've basically had a self-directed education since I was Three-years old." He explained, "It would be purely ceremonial for me to be in High school. But I can continue my education in here, on my own as long as I help Ms. Vogel reshelve the books."

Videl smiled, "As long as I get to see you every day, I hope I make it worth it." She said seductively as she ran her finger up the underside of his chin.

Gohan smirked, "Obviously, the only reason I even come to this school for my volunteer work." he replied as he pulled her forward and kissed her just as the bell rang.

She smiled as she went in for another only to be stopped, "Get to class. I don't want you to go, but your dad and my mom threatened me if I disrupt your studies." He said authoritatively, "You also have to tell me how you got my mother to like you more than me."

Videl pouted as she walked away. Just as she reached the door she gave a slight smirk as she bent over and pretended to tie her shoe, flustering Gohan quite a bit.

"Oh, Videl! Before you go, I have some news I want you and Erasa to hear about the World Tournament. If you guys could come here for lunch." Gohan requested as Videl stood and nodded and blew him a kiss.

"You know, if it weren't for the fact that you two are the most adorable couple, I wouldn't even tolerate your presence." Ms. Vogel said as Gohan blushed at the compliment. Despite him getting annoyed by her, sometimes, he did have respect for the old librarian. Just as she had respect for him, being the most knowledgable teenager to come through this high school in her entire career.

Videl sat in class and she tapped on her desk with her pencil. As she did, she zoned her senses out to space. Her ki sensing had improved over the past few years and occasionally used it to see if she could sense her Uncle.

A hand tapped on her shoulder, she zoned back in and looked to the source of the hand, "What's up 'rase?" She asked as the blonde girl smiled.

"So how's Gohan? You didn't take time to tell me how he's doing silly!" She asked as Videl smiled, before she could respond another voice interrupted.

"Why does it matter how he's doing? He isn't obligated to be here, and he still comes here anyway. That's all we need to know about the damn nerd!" Sharpener declared from one chair over.

Erasa shot a scowl at him, but Videl smirked, "Sharpie, youre just jealous of him. Smart, handsome, sensitive and strong. Y'know, everything youre not." she replied with snark as Sharpener sputtered and glared.

"There is no way, I repeat, NO WAY, Nerd Boy is stronger than me!" Sharpener declared, standing up as the whole class stared at him.

"SHARPENER!" The teacher yelled as Sharpener looked down with a nervous smile. The elderly man with thick glasses stared the jock down. "Sit down, shut up. One warning is all you get." He said calmly as he turned back to the blackboard.

"Not to mention, Gohan is far braver than you to boot." Videl teased, as Sharpener glared at her.

Erasa chuckled, then turned back to Videl, "But you know why I asked Videl." Erasa said with a sympathetic look. Erasa knew of Gohan's involvement in the Cell Games, and the nightmares it's caused him.

Videl smiled softly at her friend, "I know, and he's still having nightmares, but theyre getting far and fewer in between. Thanks for asking, I know Gohan will appreciate the concern." Videl whispered lightly to try and avoid Sharpener's earshot. Although Sharpener had heard and raised an eyebrow at their conversation.

"What's with the concern? What could Brains have nightmares about? Not enough books to read?" he asked quietly, keeping an eye on their teacher.

"Sorry, not for either of us to tell without Gohan's permission." Erasa explained as Videl nodded in agreement with her best friend.

Ever since their trip to Capsule Corp. Erasa was her closest confidant. She had learned all about their Saiyan heritage and everything Gohan and his father had done since Goku's arrival on Earth.

"Besides, why do you care? Are you worried about him Sharpener?" Erasa asked in a teasing voice.

Sharpener glared, "Oh what? Is he not my friend? He may as well be with how much you two talk about him!" He hissed his annoyance as Erasa winced a little, knowing that they did talk about Gohan a lot.

"By the way Erasa," Videl got her attention, not seeming to care about the annoyance radiating from Sharpener "Gohan said he had some news about the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament. Want to have lunch in the library with him?" Videl asked as Erasa squealed quietly.

"Of course! You know I'm here for the both of you!" Erasa declared happily, reaching over and hugging her friend.

Sharpener glared at the two, "You know what, count me in, I want to know what Nerd Boy has to say about the tournament." Sharpener said spitefully as the two girls looked at him nervously. "Unless you have a reason for me not to come." he stated accusingly.

Gohan sat nervously across from a scowling Sharpener. He looked over at Videl and Erasa as they both gave him an apologetic look.

"Well, thanks for coming Sharpener, I guess." Gohan said nervously rubbing the back of his neck.

"Yeah, yeah, get on with it. I want to know what you have to say!" Sharpener declared as he sat with his arms crossed.

Gohan tensed slightly at that, "Right," he started, "Well I was going to enter the tournament. I heard from a reliable source that there would be some extra strong opponents this year." He explained with a confident smirk.

Videl stood and smirked, "If that's the case, I'll definitely enter myself." She declared confidently as her aura flared to life.

Sharpener stood and planted his hands on the table firmly, "You can't actually believe you stand a chance against me Nerd Boy! Let alone Mr. Satan!" Sharpener yelled as Ms. Vogel let out a shush.

"Quiet in the library!" She said with a loud whisper and an intimidating scowl.

Sharpener directed his attention to the older woman, "WE'RE THE ONLY ONES IN HERE YOU OLD BIRD!" He yelled back. He smirked confidently as the bird-like librarian gave a shocked look at his outburst. He winced, as a fist pounded down on the table. Sharpener turned to Gohan who had a deep scowl and his eyes radiating anger.

In a calm, authoritative voice, "I will not tolerate you talking to her like that Sharpener." His eyes flashed teal a second, "Understand?" he asked.

Sharpener narrowed his eyes and sat down. "Y-yeah, whatever Brains." He said as a shiver went up his spine.

Videl smiled softly, she knew Gohan didn't get along with Ms. Vogel, but she admired how much he was willing to stand up for her.

"Hey Gohan," Erasa broke the demi-saiyan's scowl, he looked over to her kindly as he sat back down, "Who told you there would be strong opponents?" Erasa asked as Gohan gave the largest, goofiest grin any of them had seen on the demi-saiyan, knowing this part would surprise them.

"Well, that's the main reason I'm entering. My dad told me he was entering the tournament!" Gohan exclaimed with a large smile on his face as the two girls mirrored his expression.

Videl was on her feet and in Gohan's arms to give him a hug. "That's great news! I can't wait to meet him!" she exclaimed giddily.

Sharpener's scowl deepened at their interaction.

They finished up lunch and the girls began walking out of the library. Erasa turned to look at Sharpener, "You coming Sharpie?" she asked as Sharpener shot her a confident smile.

"Just a second, I just want to apologize to Ms. Vogel." Sharpener lied with a straight face, as Erasa shrugged and left the library and the door shut behind her.

Sharpener's expression instantly changed as he grabbed Gohan by the collar and pulled him in close, "Listen here Gohan, I have been pursuing Videl since her father won the last tournament. I have been patient with your little relationship, figuring it wouldn't last more than a few months, but I'm getting sick of you rubbing it in my face." Sharpener threatened as Gohan looked at him confused.

"What makes you think we're rubbing it in your face?" Gohan asked, mildly annoyed at the blondes presumption.

"Enough with that. They talk about you all the time, Videl never eats lunch with us anymore, and when she does, guess who is there with her?" Sharpener asked rhetorically, "So here's the deal, since youre entering, I expect to fight you at the tournament now. If I win, you two break up and I get her. If you win, I'll stop hanging around, it's clear one of us won't be around much longer anyway." Sharpener offered as he put his hand out for a handshake.

Gohan stared at it for a second before knocking it away. "You seem misinformed. I dont have any control over how Videl feels and I certainly don't want you to stop hanging out with your friends. I don't think anybody is that cruel." Gohan said confused by the bet.

Sharpener's scowl deepened. He grabbed Gohan by the collar again and pulled him close, "I dont care, as far as I'm concerned, Videl is mine. I'll get her from you one way or another." he lashed out as a scowl formed on Gohan's face.

Gohan grabbed Sharpener's wrist and began to twist, causing Sharpener to wince in pain and drop to his knees. He looked up, fearful and saw a Gohan's expressionless face. "We should have a quick chat." He said, voice calm and his eyes teal.

Sharpener walked into his next class, handed the teacher a hall pass, and sat timidly next to Erasa and Videl. "Wow, your apology must have made no difference to Ms. Vogel." Erasa said innocently as Videl looked at her old friend with concern.

"Yeah, no, I'm good, she was, uh, grateful and accepted the apology." He stuttered as Videl remembered a similar reaction.

"I don't know how you did it, but you shouldn't threaten Gohan the way you did." Videl said as Erasa looked over at Videl then back to Sharpener and gave a quick 'oh' in realization.

The rest of the school day went by slightly uneventful, although Sharpener's entire confidence had been completely shaken. He struck out 3 times at bat in Gym class, and walked 5 people on the mound before being taken off the mound by the gym teacher.

The trio stepped out of school and found Gohan waiting for them. Sharpener averted his eyes and walked ahead. Gohan felt bad, knowing he had struck fear into the boy.

"Hey Sharpener!" He yelled out as the blonde boy froze and looked over his shoulder. Gohan walked up to him with a slightly sad smile on his face, "I hope I didn't discourage you from entering the tournament." Gohan said in a happy tone as Sharpener regained a slight sense of his normal self.

"Of course not! I have to pay you back for that little conversation!" Sharpener bit back, as he ran his fingers through his long hair, trying to keep his cool in front of the menacing demi-saiyan. "Not to mention, Videl is still going to be mine, sooner or later. But it seems like I have to humiliate you in the ring first." He laughed out confidently.

Gohan smirked confidently, "You know what?" he asked as Sharpener stopped laughing for a second, "I'll hold you to that." Sharpener was confused by what he meant, Gohan, noticing the confusion, continued, "Don't get me wrong, I'm not wagering Videl's hand. It's not mine to give, but I'll gladly except a challenge from you if youre willing to fight seriously." Gohan explained as he held out his hand in a friendly fashion.

Sharpener smirked and took it as the two maintained eye contact, Sharpener attempted to squeeze Gohan's hand to prove something, but Gohan seemed unfazed by it.

Gohan let go and turned back to the girls. Sharpener felt a little down as his two friends moved to leave with Gohan. Before he could turn around though, Erasa had walked up to him and smiled, "Ready to head home Sharpie?" She smiled as Sharpener looked down at her and nodded.

He looked back for a second to see the couple had disappeared from view. 'Two months Gohan, I'll show you what I'm made of!' he thought to himself as he and Erasa made their way down the street to their respective houses.

The Saiyan couple had flown off at breakneck speed towards Kami's Lookout. As they approached they felt Piccolo standing on the edge. The two landed right next to the Namekian who gave them a little half smile. "Back already? You must be excited to fight your father." Piccolo said as Gohan nodded confidently.

"I've never been more pumped for anything! I want to make sure my training is as intense as possible. Has Mr. Popo already diluted the Time Chamber for us?" Gohan asked as Piccolo nodded.

Gohan knew that the Hyperbolic Time Chamber was the best way to get an intense training session. The higher gravity, thinner air, and temperamental conditions, all contributed to their training.

Videl looked at Piccolo, "Do you plan on entering the Tournament since Goku will be there? From what Gohan has told me, you do have a score to settle with him." Videl asked the Namekian as he smirked.

"That score was settled years ago, besides, Vegeta is entering for a chance to fight him. I'd rather not take the chance of getting in his way. I will be watching it from up here though." Piccolo said with a smirk. "Although, Dende has said that Bulma has a surprise contestant for the Tournament."

Gohan and Videl looked confused but decided to shrug it off as they figured they would find out who at the tournament. The two walked to the Time chamber and entered. Gohan stepped into the familiar void and took a deep breath in and smiled.

He turned to Videl to ask if she was ready, only to turn around and see her smiling deviously as she began to take off her shirt and beckon to him.

Celero and Five other Saiyans, including Caro, Senka and Vegeta I had joined hands and all turned Super Saiyan. As they kept their hands joined, power began flowing through them and into Celero. His entire body began to glow as a red silhouette. His hair no longer stood on end like his normal Super Saiyan transformation. His eyes were red as opposed to the normal teal and his hair was glowing red. The power radiating from him was intense as he descended to the ground. "Is this Super Saiyan God? It-It's amazing!" He declared as he looked to his cabal of super saiyans who were all equally impressed.

Caro walked up to his brother and placed a hand on his shoulder and smiled, "According to the legend, it has a time limit. You better get out there." Caro said as Celero nodded and turned to leave, before he could though he saw two silhouettes in the distance. He ignored them as he took off.

Senka wrapped her arms around her mate and smiled, "I guess we stand a chance after all!" She said optimistically. Caro nodded in agreement before feeling a sharp pain in his back as he collapsed. Celero thought he heard a scream coming from where he just left, but he had an important job to do.

Celero floated, cross-legged in the middle of a Namekian village. Energy emanating from him as he meditated.

The Namekian Elder, Moori, stood in front of him as he observed the Saiyan's meditation. Celero released the power and landed on his feet. "You have made miraculous progress my friend!" Moori exclaimed as Celero nodded in agreement.

"It's peaceful here. I've managed to regain certain memories and power. I think I might soon be able to tap into the power I had a thousand years ago." He explained with a hint of excitement in his voice. He was about to speak again, but paused as he felt a power coming towards the planet.

"Ah! It's been a few years since he has come to visit." Moori exclaimed as Celero looked at his friend.

"Who is it? I've felt this power on Earth." Celero asked curiously, not feeling malice from the power.

Moori smiled, "Well he was one of the invaders who came to Namek about 12 Earth years ago. He slaughtered an entire village, and because of that, he began coming back, to redeem himself to us. I forgave him long ago because he allied himself with the Earthlings, but he still comes back because of his guilt." Moori explained as a large ship landed on a cliff overseeing the village.

Celero smiled, "He sounds like a good man. So is he an Earthling himself?" he asked as he looked to the ship as the door hatch began to open.

"He originally comes from a Planet called Vegeta. He's a Saiyan." Moori said as Celero tensed up, seeing the silhouette of the man. "In fact, he said he was the former Prince of all Saiyans, the planet was named after his ancestors."

A man with spiky, gravity-defying hair walked down the ramp and scowled at the Saiyan among the Namekians.

"So this is where you crashed my ship." the Saiyan Prince stated as he fazed out, then back in right in front of Celero. "Good to finally meet the other Saiyan the brat had found years ago."

Celero grit his teeth in anger and balled his fist as Vegeta crossed his arms in contempt and walked around him to Moori. "Hello again old man." Vegeta greeted with a hint of respect in his voice.

"Hello again Vegeta. It's been quite some time. How have you been?" Moori asked as Celero continued to glare at the spiky haired Prince.

"Oh I have never been more pumped for a fight in my life. That clown Kakarot is coming to the mortal realm for a day, for a tournament! Seven straight Years of Training will culminate in my victory over the lower class fool!" Vegeta laughed confidently as Moori smiled.

"That's nice, are you also here for Celero?" He asked, he knew the truth from their talks years ago, that even though it was never explicitly said, Vegeta has respect for his rival.

Vegeta turned and looked at the seething Saiyan. His power was rising exponentially in anger as he looked at Vegeta.

Vegeta walked up to him and stuck his hand out, in it was a capsule. "The woman told me that if I ever come across you while in space, to give you your ship." He said with a smirk on his face, "I doubt we'd make it back to Earth if we rode together. I can feel your anger. The coordinates are already set. Dil would like to see you."

Celero's anger began to drop at the mention of his niece. He hesitantly took reached his hand out to grab the capsule. He pressed the button and tossed it, but nothing happened. Before he could turn to demand an explanation, Vegeta laid a hammerfist across the back of the man's head, knocking the Saiyan out.

Moori looked at Vegeta concerned, but Vegeta could feel the look on the back of his head, "I don't really have his ship. We thought he might have died, we couldn't feel his energy anymore. I didnt feel it until I entered your atmosphere." Vegeta explained as Moori nodded, he had also felt Celero's anger towards the Prince and understood Vegeta's reason for knocking him out.

Vegeta picked Celero up and threw him over his shoulder and turned to Moori. "Sorry I couldnt do anything this time around. But I have to get him back to Earth before he wakes up." Vegeta apologized and stepped back onto his ship.

Inside he packed Celero into a room with circle energy emitters on the wall and activated a light shield, locking the Saiyan inside.

End Chapter

A lot happening. First off, Gohan uses his free time in the Library to study on his own. I thought it was a better way to have Gohan at the school without being way too advanced for classes at the school. Not to mention, his mom would be on board because it's a good place to become a scholar. I was tempted to make Chi-chi the librarian, but she has to watch Goten, who will be in the story more later.

I said last chapter that I wasn't good at writing fluff, so I didn't try too hard. But I did want to emphasize their romance slightly. Obviously, Sharpener's feelings towards Videl are shallow and materialistic, and Gohan doesn't appreciate that. Also, the time chamber scene, there will be no lemons in this story! Doesn't mean it won't be implied. I will not write it outright, but I will imply some certain situations. If you catch my meaning.

Yes, Erasa is more knowledgable about the Saiyans and the Z Fighters, to the point where she knows Mr. Satan didn't beat Cell. But Sharpener doesn't. Because of Erasa's inside knowledge, Sharpener might get some special training.

I am being mean to my OC, Celero keeps getting knocked out by Vegeta, I would feel bad, but I don't want them to have their showdown yet. But Celero now has the idea that Vegeta is Bulma's husband, so he might be a bit more cold to her from now on, and I hope to touch on that in the next chapter.

Please Read Review. And expect longer chapters in the future, because they just seem to be getting longer.

I will tell you how the tournament will work right now, 16 contestants in the finals, no Buu, no Junior division. Mr. Satan, being Mr. Satan, will be only battle against the winner, i.e. whoever wins in the final 2, will face Mr. Satan for the championship.