The Young Ones pt 8: A Ghost From The Future.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything except my own characters. Nuff said.
A/N: I just thought I should explain why a lot of you didn't understand a lot of the last chapter. At first I didn't want the other characters overshadowing Videl and Gohan since this story is about them. This part of the story looks more into the other characters but I intended it to focus on Gohan and Videl. However, after this is finished there are going to be two stories that focus more on the gang. The whole Lindsey/other forces thing isn't supposed to be obvious to the readers. They are shrouded in mystery until later on in the story.
Quote of the day: "I don't care if Vegeta is stronger than me. That doesn't make him my boss!" ~ Tien. (I just loved it when he said that ^_^)
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"Well just get it out doc. Please." Nicholas said. The doctor heaved a heavy sigh.
"She's in a stable state for now and you can go see her. Her breathing is steady and the bleeding has stopped."
"But?" David asked.
"But there's a 20% chance that she'll stay that way. I'm sorry but there is nothing else that we can do." The doctor said sadly and left. Everyone's face fell. It was like the atmosphere had suddenly become heavier.
Videl collapsed into Gohan's arms and started to cry. Gohan put his arms around her. He looked at his other friends, David and Nicholas looked as if they would start crying any minute too. Lindsey just looked shocked. Although Gohan couldn't blame her, him and Lindsey had started Orange Star High School two years ago. But Videl, Nicholas, Natalie and David…they had grown up together. They had known each other since they were four but David and Natalie were like siblings. They couldn't even remember when they met since it was so long ago. Nicholas got up, zombified from shock, and went to her room. Lindsey went another way.
"You alright Dave?" Gohan asked.
"No. I promised I'd look out for her and…now look what's happened." David said.
"It's nobody's fault Dave." Gohan reasoned.
"But somebody out there intended this to happen and I'm not gonna rest until I find out who." David said. "I gotta go."
"Gohan…" Videl started.
"Shh. It's okay honey. It's okay." Gohan said rocking her in his arms.
"That…was meant for me. It wasn't supposed to be her. It was me they were after." Gohan just looked surprised.
Meanwhile David just wandered aimlessly around the hospital. He didn't realise the hospital was so big and he found himself in the X-RAY wing. He was about to turn around but he heard a familiar voice echoing from down the hall. He went to investigate and saw Lindsey talking to those two aliens in the hologram.
"Oh sweet grandma on a stick…" David whispered in awe as he listened in to the conversation.
"Oh c'mon! Are you trying to tell me that this isn't a good thing?!" Lindsey said.
"Was it your original plan?"
"No but…"
"There are no buts Lieutenant. You have failed yet another mission."
"But I got Natalie's younger self as good as dead." Lindsey said.
"That's not your main concern! By killing her publicly and so primitively you have gotten the Metropolitan Police involved and seeing as she isn't from England, the New Scotland Yard is going to get involved too."
"They won't find out it was me who planted the whole thing. Besides, who cares if I got Natalie instead of Videl?!"
"WE DO!! The whole reason why we sent you to the past is because without those kids alive their offspring won't cause us any trouble. Fair enough you've taken over Lindsey's body but her kids aren't the strongest. They're human!"
"But…"
"Your attitude is bothering me. If you don't get this mission done soon we will send someone else to do it for you." The transmission ended. David didn't waste any time getting the heck out of there. He ran for all he was worth and found his way back. Videl and Gohan were asleep when he came back and he didn't want to bother Nicholas but found he was drifting off too.
MEANWHILE…
Nicholas had not left Natalie's bedside since he got there. He lost all track of time and everything that was going on around him. All he could do was sit there and feel worthless.
**I'm losing the only girl I've truly loved. Why now?** Nicholas said as he saw his love lie there silently. **She looks so peaceful.**
"Time's like this is when maybe you should talk to her." A voice said.
"Hmm?" Nicholas said looking up. It was a male nurse. (If anyone here watches Eastenders just imagine its Billy Mitchell.)
"Well, is she your bird?" He asked.
"No…"
"But you fancy her anyway innit?"
"I suppose you could say that."
"Look mate, even though she's unconscious doesn't mean she can't hear you. Talk to her. It may help her you know."
"Really?" Nicholas asked but the nurse was already gone. **I might as well give it a shot. What have I got to lose?**
"Nat, it's Nick. I don't know if you can here me right now but…you can't give up. I know you're stronger than that! Please…I don't want to lose you now." Nicholas said as tears started to well up in his eyes. He ran his fingers across her hair.
"Just remember that I love you." Nicholas whispered. Natalie stirred a bit and mumbled something that Nicholas couldn't hear.
**DREAM SEQUENCE**
"Where am I?" Natalie asked herself as she gathered in her surroundings. She looked up and saw that the sky was pink. She was standing on the ground, or so she thought. The floor was actually cloud based, if fact that was all she could see for miles. She glanced around and saw David, Gohan and Videl at the other side.
"Hey guys!" She called out to them. They looked at each other and ran over to her.
"Natalie! You're okay!" Videl said hugging her. "How come?"
"Am I not supposed to be okay?" Natalie replied.
"Do you know what this place is?" David asked.
"I'm not sure. One question though, is the sky supposed to be that colour?" Natalie asked as she looked up. Gohan glanced around and in the distance he could see a bunch of trees and a large green man leaning on one of them. He pointed him out to the others.
"Look over there!" He exclaimed. The others had 'What the bloody hell' looks on their faces.
"Piccolo's brother?" Videl asked which made Gohan laugh.
"Ladies and Gentlemen we are now officially out of Kansas." David said as they drew closer to the green man. He looked down at them and snorted.
"Yo dude!! Can you tell us where we are?" David yelled to the unbelievably tall man. The man pointed to a door.
"Go there." He bellowed. The gang went towards the door. Gohan opened it and they walked in. The door shut behind them with a big bang. They were in a dark house and there was a dim light in the distance. It looked as if it was a candle that was lighting a room.
"Well then guys. Let's go." Gohan said as the others followed. They walked closer and closer to the light and saw a beautiful blonde haired woman that looked like she was in her late 40s sitting on a dusty old red chair. There was a small table beside the chair that had five glasses, one filled with wine and the others filled with apple juice.
"Five glasses and five people. Do you get the feeling that she was expecting us?" Natalie asked.
"You are right as usual Natalie." The woman replied. Natalie looked a bit spooked but David stood in front of her and confronted the woman.
"Who are you? How did you know we were coming? How did you know her name?" David asked.
"Relax David, I don't mean you any harm." She said smiling warmly. "I am here to help you."
"Are we dreaming?" Gohan asked.
"Technically you all are. It's hard to explain…" The woman said but Gohan was getting frustrated.
"Then explain. I'm sure you don't think that little of our intelligence." Gohan said rather harshly but the woman merely laughed.
"Okay, this was the only way I could contact all of you at the same time. Unfortunately Nicholas isn't asleep so you'll have to fill him in."
"Fill him in on what?" Videl asked.
"You'll have to listen very carefully to everything I'm about to tell you. I am Lindsey's future self." The woman said.
"NANI?!" The gang yelled.
"Damn! Um…good job growing up!" David complimented as Natalie slapped him in the ribs.
"The reason I can contact you is because I have some devastating news for you. But first I'd better fill you in on why these events are occurring. First off, Videl and Gohan will get married, so will Nicholas and Natalie and so will David and myself." Lindsey said. The gang took a moment to let this go in.
"The thing is apart from the powers Gohan and Videl have, the others have powers too. The 'powers that be' decided that you six should stay together and be friends."
"That makes a lot of sense." Natalie said nodding.
"How do you mean?" Gohan asked.
"She's right. Well maybe a few of us would hang out but under normal circumstances I don't think all six of us would be good friends." Videl replied.
"But wait a sec. What do you mean Gohan and Videl already have powers?" David asked as Gohan and Videl sweat-dropped.
"Well, um, you know the Great Saiyaman 1 and 2?" Lindsey started.
"Yeah…oh. OH!! AHA!! I KNEW IT!!" Natalie said flashing a big grin.
"You did?" Gohan asked a bit sceptically.
"She did." David said handing her some money as she laughed.
"So, you guys can fly? Cool." Natalie remarked.
"Yes. Anyway, there is a war going on in my time. Not just a war you'd expect but an intergalactic war. Apparently some baka at NASA sent off a signal from a satellite, which was kinda like a war declaration. A planet called Tocopherat, which is nine galaxies away from ours, found the message. They were a very proud race of people and they weren't going to ignore it so they decided to attack. Unfortunately our technology wasn't as advanced as theirs and we couldn't strike back." Lindsey said.
"But what about the Earth's Special Forces? Weren't we able to do something?" Gohan asked.
"Yes you were but this is 30 years from now. The Earth was at peace for so long that even Vegeta had stopped training." Lindsey said. "Basically we were at a loss, at least, until Dende revealed our last hopes. The six of you were born with special abilities. Unlike the powers Gohan was given through his heritage all of you have extra mental abilities. Hidden talents so to speak." Lindsey said. Natalie started to laugh.
"C'mon! You're pulling my leg. If I had extra mental abilities then I wouldn't have almost failed the 11th grade." Natalie laughed.
"I'm serious. I have come here because in my time we aren't experienced enough and I thought if I came back now to warn you that you would be powerful enough. Besides us there are also our children who have these powers."
"Woah, woah, woah! Now hold up a minute!! We have children??!!!!" Gohan exclaimed.
"Yes." Lindsey smiled. Gohan and Videl looked at each other and then turned away blushing. David flushed red too.
"I don't believe you." David said.
"Why?" Lindsey asked.
"Because I saw you or little you or whoever in the X-RAY wing talking to some gross green guys in a hologram. Telling them how you put Natalie in that hospital bed and almost killed her." David said.
"NANI?!" The rest of the gang exclaimed.
"I'm almost dying?" Natalie asked as a fountain of tears from both eyes started and she bawled. Everyone clasped their ears.
"AAAH!! MAKE IT STOP!!!" David yelled.
"Sorry. Are you sure it was Lin?" Natalie sniffed.
"I'm bloody well sure!! Explain yourself." David demanded.
"This is why I am able to contact you. Your Lindsey was killed and therefore I died as well. There is an alien in her body." Lindsey explained.
"See, I know I've seen this movie before." Natalie pondered.
"Invasion Of The Body Snatchers?" Videl offered.
"Thank you." Natalie said.
"This is why I am warning you instead of closer to the time. They are planning to start here and kill all of you now." Lindsey said. "If they kill you here, then you won't exist in the future.
"My head hurts." David whined. Suddenly everyone was frozen except Gohan. Gohan raised an eyebrow and then got into a fighting stance.
"Calm down Gohan. There's something I should tell you that the others can't know about. You're the most sensible one so I'll tell you. You have two kids, a daughter called Pan and a son called Cory (A/N: From the herb coriander). I hate to be the to tell you but he is the 'leak' and he has joined the other side. In order that he also disappears from our time you and Videl have to split up."
"NANI?! I can't!! I love Videl and she loves me!" Gohan exclaimed. "There has to be another way!"
"Believe me Gohan we've tried everything. I'm sorry."
"I can't and I bloody well won't either. I can't just tell her that all of a sudden my feelings for her have disappeared!! I can't do that to her!! I care about her way too much to let feel any pain!! I don't want her hurt because of me."
"Do you want her dead then?!"
"That's not fair. Besides, if she feels even half of what I feel for her then she won't let this go easily."
"Then make her. Gohan, I wouldn't ask this of you normally, you know that, but everyone you know and love is dead. Everyone you know is dead except Pan, Trunks and Goten. Even Nick and Nat are…dead."
"You…you can't just place this big decision on my head! This isn't fair!"
"I didn't say it would be. Please promise me that you will do this."
End of this part…
Another cliffhanger! Sorry. Will Gohan do what Lindsey has requested?? Will Natalie be able to survive? Will the aliens from Tocopherat be able to succeed?? Find out next time. Review!!
