A/N: Just another note saying that I do not own DB/Z/GT. If I did, do you think I'd be writing fanfics instead of writing story boards? So don't sue me! :P
This story contains a reference to September 11. I feel that as Americans, and people supporting America that we shouldn't feel ashamed to write about that day. September 11th will go down in history as one of the stupidest mistakes made by Terrorists.
Oh yeah, there's some angst between Videl and her Daddy. If you don't like it, don't review it. The following words are the author's presentation and do not reflect the views of anyone else.
Later,
BD
September 8th (later that day)
Dear Gohan,
I've found out what your Dad is teaching your younger brother and Trunks. He's teaching them the art of fusion. I'm not sure what it is, but it's supposed to turn your brother and Trunks into a figure called Gotenks. Don't ask me if it's permanent, I'm just not sure. (But if you ask me, I don't think it is. Your Mom and Ms. Briefs would be pissed if it turned out true.)
Anyways, I have to tell you something that will probably piss you off. Dad has decided that since I'm dating a boy who's "weaker" than he is, he doesn't have to support me. I don't know where I'm going to go, but I figured I'd ask your Mom if I could stay with her and Goten up on Dende's lookout. I'm not sure what she's going to say, and if she refuses I don't know where I'm going.
Please come back to me. I miss you like crazy. I'm praying that you're not dead. What am I going to do if you are?
Love,
Videl
September 9th
Gohan,
She said yes! I think it had to do with the farewell "gift" my Dad gave me. If I wanted to find a weakling boy, I was going to go to him broken.
My face is covered with bruises, it hurts to smile. But I'm so happy to be away from him. Do I sound like a weakling because I wouldn't fight him back? I figured that of all people you'd understand why I wouldn't.
I knew that if I hit him, he'd die. I don't want his death on my conscious. He has all of his whores staying with him, so I don't think he'll miss me much.
I didn't mean to burden you. My life has nothing to do with you. No matter how much I'd like to change that.
Oh yeah, your Dad has to leave tomorrow. I really didn't believe it when everyone said he was, but if I can believe in gathering something called Dragonballs, then I can believe that a dead guy can come to earth.
When Bulma gathers the Dragonballs, she's going to wish back everyone that died yesterday, the good guys anyways.
Maybe I'll see you tomorrow. I really hope so.
Lots of Love,
Videl
September 10th
Dear Gohan,
Your Dad left today. I wish he hadn't. Piccolo is supposed to be taking over the boy's training. They are working so hard. I'm so proud of them. It's hard to remember that Trunks is only 8 and Goten 6. They seem so mature. I think Buu's attacks are giving them the edge they need.
Buu is turning entire city populations into candy and food. It seems that everyone I knew is disappearing. Either into Buu's stomach, or into hiding.
Piccolo is such a nice guy. I can't believe that I was scared of him when I first met him. He is a very powerful figure.
By the way, we were talking the other day. He let slip that he trained you when your Dad died the first time around. (I had a little trouble believing that people can be brought back to life.) Anyways, he said that he loved you like a son and that whether you knew or not you had a (I better not say, you may not feel the same way about me that I feel about you.)
I know this seems weird, but I every little thing I learn about your past makes me feel just that much closer to you.
I wish you were here, then we could trade secrets, share all our memories about growing up.
I promise you that I will never make fun of you again. You've had a hard life, and yet you've accomplished more than I ever thought possible.
LL,
Videl
P. S. I'm tired of writing Lots of Love, so I'm abbreviating it.
Love Videl
September 12,
Hey Gohan,
Yesterday wasn't so good for the Americans. Some idiot bombed their World Trade Centers and tried to destroy Pentagon. I'll say this for the terrorists; they must have balls of steel. We Japanese remember what happened when we bombed Pearl Harbor. I doubt that America has changed a lot in the years. They are still like a sleeping giant. These Terrorists have messed with the wrong people.
Anyways, the search for the Dragonballs still continues. We have six of the balls. We just need one more. Before your Dad left, he told us to use only one wish, and save the other for a later date. We never know when we'll need it again.
I'm so tired Gohan. Although my bruises are fading, I still hurt inside. I can't believe my own father did that to me. Silly huh? To think that being related will stop you from someone's rage.
I wish you were here, I really miss talking to you.
LL
Videl