Disclaimer: Too bad I don't own DBZ, otherwise Gohan would have trained after Cell, Chichi would know how to fly, etc. Darn. Akira Toriyama owns DBZ not me. I'm doing this for pure enjoyment. Please no suing.
Warnings: Hopefully OOCness will be at a minimum.
Rating: PG-13 for use of language and any violence.
Pairings: Gohan/Videl
Genres: Romance, Humor, Action/Adventure
So maybe the last chapter wasn't as great as I had hoped. This chapter I aim to be more on track. Otherwise I don't have much to say. Enjoy!
*Blah* character's thoughts
Last time:
It seemed like an eternality.
Gohan, Piccolo, and even Videl were waiting for some kind of outburst from Vegeta.
But none came.
"Huh? Isn't Vegeta supposed to be angry or something?" Gohan questioned.
"Angry?! No, more like…THIS!" Vegeta answered flaring into Super Saiyan and launching himself at Gohan.
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Gohan raised his arm to block the incoming assault coming from Vegeta, only to find that nothing came. Relaxing his arm he noticed that Piccolo had stepped in between them and held Vegeta's fist.
"Namek! Let go of my fist so I can pound him!!" Vegeta snapped.
"Yeah, so you can pound him. Look Vegeta I really believe that this girl wants to talk with Gohan alone. Just let them be and Gohan can tell us later. Remember I said that earlier or is that thick-head of yours not processing this?" Piccolo scoffed.
"What did you call me?! Namek, you're asking for a nice whipping." Vegeta yelled.
Piccolo only smirked at him which made Vegeta even angrier. Videl suppressed her desire to laugh at them; instead she made a motion at Gohan that suggested the two of them disappear to talk about this in private. Gohan caught on to her gesture and nodded. He took a quick glance at Piccolo and Vegeta to make sure they were not paying attention to him; then he snuck off quietly with Videl.
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*Oh Goku…sometimes I wonder if your decision was a wise one. Your absence is not helping Gohan much. I wonder if you're watching us from up there?*
Son Chichi looked back down to the dishes she currently was washing. She knew that Gohan wasn't taking Goku's death easy. He blamed himself entirely for what happened. "I wish Gohan would stop blaming himself for what happened. It wasn't his fault; he couldn't have known that Cell planned on doing that. Still…I wonder if I should let Gohan do he wants to do in life; not pushing him to do what I want him to do. Maybe some pressure would lessen if I did…" she spoke softly.
Her hands absent mindfully scrubbed a plate with the cloth. *Sometimes I wish I hadn't pushed Gohan like that when he was younger; I should have been more accepting of his heritage. Cause after all I used to be a fighter. Maybe what he needs is someone to talk with; someone to share his feelings with.* "Gohan keeps those feelings of his locked up inside; I can tell just by mentioning anything with Cell. That can't be good, maybe it's time I've talked with him some more." Chichi said, setting the cloth down. Drying her hands, Chichi made her way to Gohan's door; wondering if she should interrupt him. *This is why I came…* Her hand gently knocked on the door. She expected to hear a response stating that he wished to be alone; instead she heard nothing.
Frowning, Chichi opened the door and looked around the room. Everything seemed to be in one piece; except for the window that's open… She walked over to the window and gazed out sadly. "There he goes again; always leaving through the window. Kinda reminds me of Goku…" her voice laughs. "He always likes to go off on his own; to get a sense of peace for himself. Hope he stays out of trouble."
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I just trusted Videl to take us somewhere where we could talk. Although…does she know where to go? I have this feeling deep inside me that tells that she does. The two of us were in the air; it occurred to me that I wasn't angry at the moment. The anger that had welled up inside mentioning the Cell Games seems to have vanished when I'm around Videl. I'm getting this weird feeling that I can't describe yet.
It seemed like we flew for hours, but it couldn't have been for more then twenty minutes. Videl paused in front of me; her eyes scanning for something. Curious, I ask, "Videl, you looking for something in particular?"
Her eyes looked up to meet mine and she smiled. "Yes, I am Gohan. I believe I found the spot." she answered. With that said, Videl motioned for me to follow her down. I obliged with her request. I found myself staring at a small cliff that sported a small waterfall. Videl sat on the edge of the cliff and smiled yet again.
"Come sit down with me." Videl stated.
"Okay…" I answer, settling on the spot next to her. I stare into those sapphire eyes of hers.
"Gohan, I'm sorry if I made you mad. I hadn't realized how much anger you had over that topic." she apologized.
I was confused. Why did she apologize for the fact that I got angry over Cell? This is really the first I let anyone get away with mentioning Cell and not beating them up for it. "You don't need to apologize Videl; it's just I would prefer if I didn't talk about Cell, but you told me that's not a good idea." I paused to see Videl nod and continued, "Besides I do feel better, but not completely."
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He still carries the heavy burden that he puts on himself that his father died because of him. The only way to release that burden is to open up and release all of those feelings he bottles inside. Amasteru was right; he needed someone to guide him through this. Getting him to open up won't be easy considering how touchy he is about Cell. Maybe if we talk about other things he might open up.
I start to speak only to stop when I notice he is looking off in the distance. "Hey Gohan!" I speak. He turns towards me with a confused look on his face because he sees that I'm smiling. "You're cute when you're confused. Now tell me Gohan: what do you like to do?"
"Huh? You mean my hobbies?" Gohan asked.
"Uh-huh. That's what I mean." I reply.
"Alright…I like martial arts, talking with Ickirus, writing in my journal, studying…no wait I hate studying!" he answers slowly.
"Studying? As in books?"
"Yes. My mom has always forced me to study my textbooks ever since I was four. She wants me to become a scholar." Although I heard a bit of bitterness in his voice as he said this. To be honest I was shocked! His own mother forced him to do that?!
"I take it you don't like that? Alright then tell me what YOU want to do when you grow up?"
He hesitates. He probably hasn't thought about it since his mom forced him to study.
"I…I'm not really sure Videl. Mom has never let me voice my thoughts on the issue. I've never really given it thought. What about you Videl? What are your hobbies?"
"Mine? I like to fight, and to help others in need. I don't like seeing anyone hurt."
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'I don't like seeing anyone hurt'. Sounds exactly how I feel. In truth I've never liked my friends or family getting hurt. It made me angry inside and that is when I would fight. Maybe Videl and I do have something in common; though it may not compare to the stuff I've been though, but maybe…maybe I can open up…
"Videl…that's exactly how I feel. I don't like seeing anyone hurt either." I reply.
"Ah…something we share in common Gohan. This reminds me…who is Ickirus?" she laughs.
"Ickirus? He's my pet dragon I found when I was younger. He has helped me in the past." I answer.
"I would love to meet him Gohan."
My eyes widened a bit. She wants to meet Ickirus? "Really? Let me whistle for him."
I put two fingers in my mouth and whistled as loud as I could. I listened to the sounds around me; listening for Ickirus. Videl looked at me strangely, but she understood what I was waiting for. Then I heard it; the faint, but distinct cry of Ickirus.
"ICKIRUS! COME BOY!!" I yelled.
It didn't take too long before some leaves rattled and Ickirus appeared before me. I gently stroked Ickirus; I looked over at Videl to see her staring in awe. Probably at how Ickirus is gentle with me.
"Wow! Gohan, he's so cute! May I pet him?" Videl exclaimed.
I laughed softly. "Of course you may." I watched as she slowly reached over with her hand and gently stroked Ickirus. Ickirus seemed to like it because he started to purr. Ickirus moved closer to Videl and I smiled.
Ickirus likes her too. He can tell she's not a bad person. After a while Videl brings her hand down and looks at me.
"I remember you telling me that you were worried about your mom. Do you think we could go see your mom?" Videl asked in a serious tone.
"My mom?! Are you sure you want to know her? My mom does have a nasty temper…" I trail off.
"Oh, nonsense Gohan! Something like that won't stop me. Take us back to your house." she said, standing.
I saw how serious she was being and I eventually rose. "Alright I will Videl, but be prepared for anything." I stated. I motioned for Ickirus to follow us and he chirped happily.
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center (Amasteru's POV) /center
I smiled as the images faded from the pool. Things are going better then I expected, but he has a ways to go. This is a start though---
"AMASTERU! What do you think you're doing?!" a new voice interrupted my thoughts. I turned to find angry grey eyes staring at me.
"What brings you here Kain?" I ask.
"What were you thinking when let your student take care of that boy?! You know we shouldn't be doing this!" he roared.
"There is nothing wrong with this Kain. I made that decision wisely. I saw how troubled he was and saw that his future would have consequences because of the choices he would make. This boy deserves some kind of happiness!" I snapped back.
Kain glared at me for a moment longer before he walked over to me. "Suppose the boy does change his future; what will happen if he falls in love with your student? Have you foreseen that?"
My eyes narrowed ever so slightly. "I realize that could happen and I've come to a decision on that. Videl should live the life that she wants to and not how you state it Kain! If you recall I am the person in charge around here."
"I see…Amasteru, you would allow Videl to fall in love with this boy?"
"Yes, I would." I replied softly.
"Very well then Amasteru, I will take my leave. Just be warned what might happen in the future could affect everyone." Kain retorted, turning on his heel and walking away.
I let my gaze linger after his retreating figure before returning to the pool.
"The paths that we chose to walk upon led to our destinies; then the consequences from those paths taken will be dealt with. That is the risk we all take."
That concludes another chapter. Looks like I left a couple of cliffhangers in there. Next chapter we shall hear about Piccolo and Vegeta and their reactions to Videl and Gohan disappearing. Also what will happen at Gohan's house? These questions and more will be answered (hopefully) in the next chapter. Please R&R!
-Destiny's Light-