And Then There Was Nicholas pt5
Disclaimer:
I don't own Dragon Ball Z.
A/N:
Well here is the last part!! Enjoy…oh wait, there is something I forgot to
mention. Natalie is only half-Japanese on her mother's side. Her father is
Spanish and yes I know his surname doesn't sound Spanish but…what can you do?
Now, enjoy!
Quote
of the day: "Being a fiend is like being a photographer. You have to search for
the right moment." ~ Vegeta
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"Well
guys, it's time! The most important time of our lives tonight! The prom. It's a
small step for us and a giant leap for David-kind. Tonight we join the ranks of
every man in the world. Tonight we become men!" Nicholas said in an announcer
sort of voice.
"Feeling
nervous?" David asked with a smirk. David was wearing a traditional tuxedo and
his blonde hair was gelled back. Nicholas was wearing a white jacket with black
pants for his tux but he kept his hair like it normally was with his dark bangs
in front of his eyes.
"Hell
yeah!" Nicholas replied tying his tie. "So, let's go! ARE YOU READY GOHAN?!"
"Yeah
mom."
"Funny."
"I
try to be. Is the limo outside?"
"Yup.
Wonder how big it is." David said going over to the window and looking at the
car. "Oh sweet grandpa in a car!! IT'S HUGE!!"
"Well
I'm ready." Gohan said stepping out of David's bathroom. He was wearing the tux
that the woman at KPT chose for him and his hair was in its usually spiky
style.
"The
girls are next door at Nat's right?"
"Yep.
Let's go." David said as they went downstairs. Gohan lightly tapped his pocket.
**I hope this doesn't backfire in my face. Carpe Diem Gohan!**
"Hold
it!" David's mom said. "I want pictures of you boys!"
"Aw
mom!!" David whined.
"It's
your prom David!!" His mother said.
"It's alright Mrs Finch." Gohan said as she smiled and took the pictures. They walked outside and over to Natalie's.
"It's
alright Mrs Finch!! Suck up." David mocked as Gohan just laughed and rubbed the
back of his head much in the manner of his father. They knocked on the door and
Natalie's younger brother answered the door.
"Hey
Charlie! Are the girls ready yet?" David asked but Charlie just laughed.
"Are
the girls ready yet? Hehehe. Hahahaha!! No, they're not." Charlie said turning
around to face Nicholas. "You just better watch yourself Summers. One wrong
move and I'll have your head. We're keeping an eye on you." Charlie said
menacingly. By "we're" he obviously meant Natalie's other brothers and her
father. Nicholas gulped, Natalie came running down the stairs with rollers in
her hair and with an angry look on her face.
"What
exactly did you say to them?" Natalie demanded.
"Nothing
sis." Charlie said defensively.
"Nothing
my ASS!" Natalie suddenly yelled grabbing him by the ear.
"OW!!
LET GO!!"
"Cállate la boca!! I think
there's a seat in the kitchen with YOUR NAME ON IT CHARLIE!!!" Natalie
reprimanded as she dragged him by the ear to the kitchen. The three boys sweat
dropped as she walked back. "My, my you three look handsome! You're early."
"Why
aren't you ready?!" David exclaimed in frustration.
"Calm
down man! We're all ready. It's just that those two take longer than me so they
went first. We'll be down in ten minutes." Natalie said running upstairs.
"Ten
minutes my ass." David muttered.
"I
HEARD THAT!!" Natalie yelled.
Sure
enough the girls had come down just as Natalie said they would. Videl was
dressed in a baby blue dress that went down to her ankles, she was wearing just
the right amount of make-up, just like the other girls. Her hair, which had
grown to a shoulder length, was half done up with the rest of her hair resting
around her shoulders. Andrea wore a black dress that stopped just above her
knees and her hair was done up in a neat bun with a strand of her chestnut hair
on either side her face. Natalie was wearing a cream coloured dress that looked
like a two-piece dress. The top of her dress was strapless and it hugged her
figure perfectly and the bottom was a little more silky and loose. Her normally
straight auburn hair was let out in a curly style with brown highlights.
"Hummina,
hummina, hummina…" David said looking at Andrea.
"I
guess it worked!" She smiled linking her hand with David's as he gave her a
corsage and walked to the limo.
"You
look…well beautiful is an understatement Videl." Gohan uttered shyly as Videl
blushed. He handed her a corsage and kissed the back of her hand.
"You…you
didn't have to." Videl said.
"I
wanted to." Gohan said they walked outside together.
"Aw!!
That is so cute, isn't it Nicholas?" Natalie said but Nicholas was speechless.
"I'll take that as a compliment."
"You…ahem,
you look beautiful sweetheart." Nicholas said flashing her a dashing smile.
"Thank
you, you look gorgeous. Any actor in Hollywood has got nothing on you." Natalie
said as Nicholas blushed. Just as they were about to exit, a hand was placed on
Natalie's shoulder. "We were that close…"
"And
just where do you think you're going dressed like that Natalia Consuela Maria Campbell?" Natalie's dad asked folding his
arms.
**Damn!
He used my full name!! He must be really angry about something…better put on
little girl mode.** Natalie
thought quickly.
"To
the prom Papa." Natalie said sweetly.
"Uh
huh, so where's your dress mi hija? It doesn't look like you're wearing it!
There is no way I'm letting you go out like that!"
"Papa!"
Natalie whined as Tony, Natalie's brother, came to the rescue.
"Dad,
the TV is broke again." Tony said as Natalie's dad rushed to the TV room.
"Thanks
Ton, I owe ya!" Natalie said grabbing Nicholas and running to the limo.
"Just
enjoy yourself." Tony said as they drove off.
The
gang arrived at the Prom when it was already in full swing. This time, a DJ was
hired to do the music but there were still instruments on the stage. The dance
area was a lot bigger than last years dance but it was full nonetheless. There
was a big banner over the hall that said "The Lindsey Cartelli Prom".
"I
think she would've loved it." Natalie smiled.
The
couples went onto the dance floor and danced the night away. As Gohan and Videl
were dancing, Gohan spotted Josh Harris and his flavour of the month were
walking towards them.
"Dende
please let him pass us! I don't wanna get into another fight." Gohan silently
prayed but Josh was heading for him. He slapped Gohan on the back.
"Long
time no see Mr Suspenders." Josh said.
**What
did I ever do to you Dende?**
"For
the last time Harris, I don't wear suspenders!! Now, what do you want?" Gohan asked.
"Well
I was just gonna ask if you wanted to swap dates. After all, we all know
how…dispensable your girl is." Josh said as Gohan seethed.
"Go.
Away." Gohan said with anger.
"I'm
sorry, what was that?" Josh teased.
"Just
forget it Gohan." Videl said but Gohan turned to face Josh.
"I
said go away you baka." Gohan said. Josh just grinned and didn't move. "You
listen to me Harris, Videl is the most beautiful woman in the world and she is
infinity times better than anyone you just happen to pick up at Hooters. Now go
before I embarrass you any further." Gohan ordered. Indeed, Gohan had
embarrassed Josh a great deal since everyone in the hall was staring. Josh
slithered away with his bi- I mean date. =^_^=
"Thanks
for standing up for me Gohan." Videl said but Gohan just averted his face from
everyone else sheepishly.
"I
really wish I didn't embarrass easily." Gohan whispered as Videl laughed. Soon,
everyone left the happy couple to themselves and got back to dancing as Wyclef Jean's
"Perfect Gentleman" started to play. This started a Soul Train type dance where
couples would go in two at a time and dance down the line. The music was then
halted and Stanley was at the podium. Stanley tapped on the mike for attention.
"We've
had a special request from the faculty. Will Natalie Campbell and Nicholas
Summers please stand up?" Stanley said as the others egged them on. A light
went to the couple and their faces were full of confusion.
"You
see! This is what happens when you pull a prank on the whole faculty!" Natalie
hissed.
"Well
it seemed like a good idea at the time!" Nicholas smiled sheepishly. He turned
around and kneeled in a begging position in front of Gohan. "Dude, I swear I'll
never ask you for another favour again but please…help us get out of this
mess!"
"Nick,
you don't even know why they're asking for you." Gohan whispered. Nicholas
stood up.
"Oh
yeah…" He said as everyone within earshot started to laugh.
"Now
that the dramatics are over! The teachers have requested that you two sing for
us tonight." Stanley said grinning from ear to ear.
"Aw
c'mon! It's our prom night!" Nicholas protested.
"Yeah!
What dude said!!" Natalie joined in but the students egged them on. "Eh no."
"Hey!
Leave these two alone!!" David yelled.
"Thanks
man." Nicholas said.
"After
all, if they're too chicken to do this…" David smiled.
"I'll
show you who's chicken!" Natalie said dragging Nicholas on stage.
"I
really feel sorry for those two." Gohan muttered.
"We're
only performing once so if you can stand to hear my cheese grater voice then
you'll survive!" Natalie said bitterly. "Anyhoo, as per usual, this song is a
dedication…I won't say to whom but they'll figure it out. Hit it Nick!" The DJ
started up a drumbeat as the song started. Nicholas on guitar and Natalie on
the keyboard. (It's better if you hear this song before reading it. Look it up
as "Hear 'say: Pure and Simple")
And
I haven't been around for you lately
But
I had a few things on my mind.
When
I'm with you I am filled with emotion
Can't
you see that I'm giving you devotion?
"I
think I know who she meant." Gohan said as he looked at Videl.
"Yeah."
Was all she said. Gohan sighed.
Baby,
baby
You
gotta believe me when I say (ooh, oooh)
Both:
Wherever you go
I'm
gonna be there
Whatever
you do
You
know I'm gonna be there
It's
Pure and Simple
Yeah,
yeah
I'll
be there for you
Pure
and Simple gonna be there
"She's
right you know." Gohan said twirling her around and then pulling her close.
"How
do you mean?" Videl asked.
"I'll
be there for you."
"That's
sweet…a little tacky but still sweet."
"Yeah,
I'm told I need to work on my romancing." Gohan said as Videl laughed.
I'm
gonna be there
Swear
it's true
You
know I'm gonna be there
It's
Pure and Simple
Yeah,
yeah
I'll
be there for you
Pure
and Simple gonna be there
"You
know what worries me the most." David said.
"What?"
Andrea replied.
"All
those teachers glaring evilly at them. Like they know one of them is gonna mess
up."
"I
know what you mean. They could give Dr Evil a run for his money."
"Oh
no. No one beats Dr Evil, the guy rocks and oh my gosh!! I know why they're
grinning like that!!"
"Why?!"
"This
song, towards the end it has a very high and long note. Natalie can't hold it."
"Are
you sure?"
"About
80%."
"Well
then, you're gonna have to giver the benefit of the doubt."
Always
trying to make things a bit better
And
I know I gotta try and get through to you
Nicholas walked over so that he was beside Natalie.
But
the situations taking you under
So
you need to tell me now what you wanna do, yeah
Baby,
baby
You
gotta believe me when I say ooh, oooh
Wherever
you go
I'm
gonna be there
Whatever
you do
You
know I'm gonna be there
It's
Pure and Simple
Yeah,
yeah
I'll
be there for you
Pure
and Simple gonna be there
Gohan
started humming the song lightly into Videl's ear. She smiled. **I wonder if
it's really for keeps this time. I can't bear to be without him much longer.**
Videl thought to herself.
I'm
gonna be there
Swear
it's true
You
know I'm gonna be there
It's
Pure and Simple
Yeah,
yeah
I'll
be there for you
Pure
and Simple gonna be there
Nicholas: I'll always be there for you baby
Know that I'll always be around (I'm gonna be there)
Oh yeah (Know I'm always gonna be there)
I'll always be there for you honey
You know I'll never let you down (ooh, oooh)
Both: Coz you're the only one for me!
"I could've written this!
Seriously, who do I sue?" Gohan laughed.
"You've gotten your sense
of humour back I see. I'm glad."
"Can I have you back as
well?" Gohan asked. There was an odd silence between the two of them.
I'm
gonna be there
Whatever
you do
You
know I'm gonna be there
It's
Pure and Simple
Yeah,
yeah
I'll
be there for you
Pure
and Simple gonna be there
I'm
gonna be there
Swear
it's true
You
know I'm gonna be there
It's
Pure and Simple
Yeah,
yeah
I'll
be there for you
Pure
and Simple gonna be there
"Look
at their faces!! You know it's coming up." David said, shaking his head in
disgrace.
"Good
luck Nat."
Nicholas:
Wherever you go
I'm
gonna be there
Whatever
you do
You
know I'm gonna be there
It's
Pure and Simple
Yeah,
yeah
I'll
be there for you
Natalie:
I'll be there for you babyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy yeah, yeah ooooooooooooh.
"She did it!" David exclaimed as the teachers' faces fell from shock.
I'm
gonna be there
Swear
it's true
You
know I'm gonna be there
It's
Pure and Simple
Yeah,
yeah
I'll
be there for you
Pure and Simple gonna be there
The
song ended and everyone applauded. Nicholas and Natalie took their bows and
walked off stage.
"I
think we make a pretty good team." Nicholas said.
"Yeah,
we sure do." Natalie smiled.
"What?"
Nicholas asked her.
"Oh
nothing, just the feeling that's emitting off you makes me feel all mushy
inside."
"Huh?"
"Never
mind." Natalie sighed as Stanley went back to the podium.
"You
know what time it is. The Junior year have left the prom and now it's time for
the Senior year awards!" Stanley said as the students applauded. "Alright, now
if you get a bad award don't go away angry, just go away!! (Rim shot sounds)
Ok, time for tonight's prom king and queen! It's…Ashley Bennington and Justin
Fordham!" Stanley said with fake enthusiasm. Ashley, literally pushed Stanley
out of the way and went up to the podium.
"Hi!!
I'd like to thank all the losers that voted for me and…um, well I'd like to
thank myself for being so beautiful and…"
"She'd
like to thank the hooker company who provides her clothes!" Nicholas called out
as she gave him a glare. The students laughed.
The
students of Orange Star High were outraged and unbelievably bored. Ashley had
won most of the awards including best female student, most likely to become a
movie star, best dressed student and student with the best hair.
"I
bet you these awards were made up. Best hair my ass!" Andrea muttered as the
others sweat dropped. As Ashley was pulled off stage, Stanley came back to the
podium.
"Now
come the awards that aren't so superficial except the Valedictorian one!! Eh,
don't kill me Gohan!" Stanley said as everyone laughed. "Ok, first off is the
student that has tried the hardest to improve and that goes to…Kasumi
Yamamoto!" She took the awards and uttered a thank you before returning hastily
to her seat.
"OK!!
Now comes the last three awards, two of which I'm gonna give at the same time
because it saves me the trouble. Over the years that we've attended school
there has been one soul that has brought us laughter. One soul who no matter
what the situation has managed to put a smile on our faces and put age on the
teachers. I'm talking of course about the Class Clown award, which goes to Nicholas
Summers. But, stay seated Nick coz you've got dibs on the next award too. The
Most Memorable Duo. So, who is your partner in crime you say? Why none other
than David Finch!" Stanley said as they walked up to the podium.
"While
Nicholas revels in his moment of glory, I'll make a speech." David said. "I've
known this guy most of my life and WE RULE!! Thank you!"
"What
he means to say is thank you very much for not letting Ashley take this award
too. And the next time you'll see us we'll be RICH!! Ahem. Thanks also for the
Class Clown award I'll…try to make Krusty proud. On a serious note, I'd like to
thank Videl and Natalie for putting up with us for so long and not killing us."
"Yeah,
we love you girls!"
"And
we' like to give out a special thanks to Gohan who has taught us everything
we needed to know about girls."
"You
the man!"
"We'd
also like to thank Andrea for not casting us as strange when she first met us."
"That's
my baby!"
"But
most of all…we'd…we'd like to dedicate this to Lindsey Cartelli. Although we
knew her for a short while…she was a good person and a great friend."
"We
hope that she's happy wherever she is. Thank you." David said as they took the
awards and walked off stage singing "We Are The Champions!"
"Thank
you Ren and Stimpy! Now comes the last award of the night!" Stanley said as the
students cheered. "Best couple, now this was totally by the people's vote and
not by me ok!" He said taking out an envelope.
"Hey!
We didn't have an envelope!" David protested as everyone told him to 'shh!'
"And
the winners are: Videl and Gohan!! Was there ever any doubt?!" Stanley yelled
as Videl and Gohan, both red from embarrassment walked up to the stage. All
that was running through Gohan's head was Nicholas's advice, to seize the day.
They went up to the podium and Videl humbly accepted the award. Gohan lifted up
Videl's chin and looked her in the eye. He kissed her and she didn't protest.
"Alright!"
Andrea cried. Gohan pulled away from Videl and took the mike.
"There
is something that I want to ask you Videl." Gohan said getting down on his
knee.
"Gohan?"
"I'm
wanna announce to the whole student body that…I love you."
"AW!!"
All the girls except Ashley and Gohan's stalkers cried.
"I…I
love you too but why are you down on one knee?" Videl asked. Gohan pulled a
velvet box out of his pocket. A big cheer aroused from the audience.
"That's…what
I wanted to ask you. Listen, we don't have to do it straight away! It could be
after we finish college…what I'm trying to say is. Videl, will you do me the
honour of marrying me someday?" Gohan asked. Videl wiped the tears from her
eyes and nodded wildly. The gang ran up to give their congrats as Stanley came
up to the stadium.
"**Sniff!**
Well everybody there you have it!! Now get on with your prom!" Stanley said.
"I'm
sorry Videl," Gohan started.
"Shh,
let's just enjoy this moment." Videl said as she kissed him passionately. As
she pulled away Gohan smiled the Son Grin™. The DJ put on "I'll Be There For
You" by The Rembrandts.
"So
no one told you life was gonna be this way!" All the students crooned doing the
little clap. "Your job's a joke, you're broke. Your love life's DOA!! It's like
your always stuck in 2nd Gear!! When it hasn't been your day, your
week, your month or even your year but I'll be there for you!"
"When
the rain starts to fall!"
"I'll
be there for you!"
"Like
I've been there before!"
"I'll
be there for you! Coz you're there for me too!"
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"So,
there you have it girls! That's how Videl and me got together. Was that a good
enough story?" Gohan asked the two pre-teens.
"Wow
tousan!" Pan said amazed.
"Yeah!
That was so romantic!!" Bra gushed. Gohan smiled and left the room.
"Well
g'night girls." Gohan said. He listened to their conversation.
"Wow,
it's too bad we don't know cool people like tousan's friends. I wonder why
they're so different now."
"Yeah,
I can't believe that Goten had a crush on Natalie-san!"
"I
know!! I'm so gonna tease him with this, hehehe." Gohan walked away shaking his
head.
"Gohan!!
Quick!!" Videl said as Gohan ran to her.
"WHAT
IS IT?! ARE WE BEING INVADED?!" He said frantically.
"No
silly! I'm pregnant." Videl said happily.
"Oh
is that all. NANI?!" Gohan yelled. "That's great!!" He said kissing her.
"I
swear you inherited more of your father than your mother."
"Believe
me, that's a good thing…"
"I
love you,"
"Love
you too."
THE END
Cállate la
boca ~ Shut your mouth
Mi
hija ~ My daughter
I don't care if you think it was a cheezy ending it made me smile!! Well, they got back together and you guys can't kill me!!
On another note you guys won't be seeing any more fics from me until September. I'm taking a vacation from writing so see you then and hopefully I'll be brimming with ideas! Ja ne!!