Within a half an hour of posting chapter one I got a review! Hey not bad! Anyway, I already planned on posting chapter two tonight, and here it is! I'm going to be up all night, and I hope I remember my Composition homework along the way! Thanks for the review! Here is chapter two!

~Naso



"I feel sick."

-Asuka/Evangelion-



**Gotta do a lot of writing with Asuka soon, so I've been doing 'research'. Easy to find quotes this way, but a change by chapter three would be better.**

Chapter 2- Goten's Badge of Courage!

**In case you wonder it's the orange star!**

Gohan flew gently down to his lawn where Videl was waiting for him. No doubt Erasa had called Videl and told her something was wrong with Gohan. "Hey Videl." Gohan said half-heartily. She of course picked up on his tone.

"What's wrong Gohan?" Videl asked, "I heard Goten flew through a window to get you today. It couldn't have been good." Gohan nodded and sat down in the grass. Videl joined him, and waited for him to tell her. Gohan didn't hide things from her as much anymore.

"My Mom was attacked, and Goten had to get me to help her." Gohan explained. Videl appeared shocked by this so he elaborated. "My Mom's okay, and so is Goten. She needs to spend some time in the hospital though." He told her. Videl took her time absorbing this information.

"So what are you going to do Gohan?" She asked, "I mean, your father is dead again right?" He nodded and he handed her a piece of paper.

"This is the information you need to get a hold of me while my Moms in the hospital." Gohan told Videl as he explained the situation to her, "We're going to be staying with Bulma at Capsule Corporation until my Mom is better, so you can get a hold of me there."

Videl was shocked to say the least, and she planned to grill Gohan about why he knew Bulma Briefs, but she stopped herself as she noticed he had cringed and expected her question. Instead of asking she just reached out with one hand, and took Gohan's hand in her own.

He was surprised by the gesture, and turned to stare into her face to try and understand it. "I.. I know you are affected by this more than you're saying Gohan." Videl told him without returning his gaze, "I know there are people who know more about you, and that there is a lot I still don't know. I still can tell you're not feeling well at all, and I will be there for you ok?"

Gohan gave her the warm smile that she had become accustomed to, and even to the point of needing to see it. "Thanks Videl." He said as he gripped her hand a little tighter. Then he realized something. "Isn't your Dad going to be upset about you being out this late?" Gohan asked as he noticed how dark it was becoming.

"It doesn't matter." Videl stated simply, "You're stronger than him right?" When she said this Gohan tensed up noticeably, and he seemed to be wondering something.

"Does that mean.. I'm your boyfriend?" Gohan asked her. Videl was startled at his question and released his hand as she jumped up from her seat on the ground.

"I never said anything like that!" Videl said before starting to stomp off. She started to take to the air, but then paused to address him again. "I'll still be there for you though!" She said giving him one of her own warm smiles.

She enjoyed watching him melt when she did that. She loved seeing his puppy dog eyes go all soft, and he returned her smile, which was even better. "Goodnight Videl." Gohan said simply.

"Goodnight Gohan." She returned before speeding off through the night sky. Her bright white ki was flaring around her, and it was a brilliant sight to behold.

"She sure has gotten fast." Gohan observed out loud. Then, after a few minutes he entered his house to get the things both he and Goten would need for the next few days. He was glad he came to see Videl, because not only did his talk with her make him feel better, but also he would have not remembered to do this if he hadn't come to see her.

After collecting all the items into an extremely large suitcase Gohan took off for Bulma's home. He wondered if it was best to leave Goten alone at Capsule Corporation, but then again, Trunks would be with him. Gohan just couldn't shake the nagging feeling that Goten wouldn't be ok unless something was done.

After unpacking their things in the guest's rooms Goten and Gohan went to bed, but before Gohan had even gotten to sleep Goten surprised him by entering his brothers room with his futon in tow. This would have been impressive for any other seven year old, but Goten could have carried it in if it had gotten stuck to his ankle and not even realized it.

"Ni-chan can I stay in here?" Goten asked worried. Gohan only nodded, and Goten set down his futon and crawled in for a good night's sleep. "Gohan, is Mom going to be an angel like Dad?" Goten asked his older brother.

Before the little mini-me of Goku's had time to understand what was happening Gohan had grabbed him and was shaking him fiercely. "Goten how can you say that?!" Gohan demanded, "You know Mom will be okay!"

Goten only fretted. "I know, but Dad left us. He left us twice!" The little boy stated before he sniffled. Gohan sighed and stopped to hug his brother for what must have been the fifth-tenth time that day.

"Dad had to leave Goten. He really didn't want to after seeing you, but he really tried to spend time with you as much as he could." Gohan said, "You know Mom loves you way too much to leave you no matter what."

The little chibi Goku smiled and unlatched himself from his brother to return to sleep. "Thanks Gohan. You're right." Goten said happily. Gohan returned his brother's smile before they both, finally, managed to sleep.

Gohan was dreaming when he suddenly came to a semi-conscious realization. It was about time for Goten to be jumping on his stomach wasn't it? That thought was interrupted as Gohan was blasted out of his sleep.. literally. Gohan screeched as Vegeta's energy shot scorched his backside.

Gohan glared at his attacker, but dropped his jaw when he saw Vegeta. Instead of being pissed he was curious. "Where's Goten?" Gohan asked Vegeta, and the saiyen prince laughed. Vegeta then shrugged his shoulders before Gohan could ask him more, and walked out of the room.

"Hey get back here!" Gohan cried. He was cut off however as a towel hit him in the face. He must have been expected to shower now. Just what time was it anyway? Gohan looked at the clock. Oh shit he was running late!

In record time Gohan managed to bath, dress, and prepare for school. This was very odd since he wasn't at his own home for one. For two, he was distracted by the fact he still hadn't seen Goten. Wearing his orange pants, white shirt, and black vest combination, Gohan walked down to the breakfast table. He gasped at what he saw before him.

Sitting at the table were Vegeta, Trunks, and Goten enjoying a mountain of food. What caught Gohan's attention though, was his little brother's choice of attire. Goten had on **See if this trigger déjà vu.** orange pants, a white shirt, and a black vest all but identical to Gohan's cloths.

"Goten what's going on?" Gohan asked his little brother. Goten looked up at his older brother and gulped nervously, but before he could answer Bulma entered the room and grabbed a hold of Gohan.

"I'll explain if you come with me for a second." Bulma told Gohan, and he agreed. She led him from the kitchen, down the hall, to the living room. There the two sat on the large couch near the TV, and Bulma explained.

When she had finished Gohan was surprised, worried, and pleased all at the same time. "Goten is worried I might get hurt?" Gohan asked clearly surprised, "By who I might ask?" Bulma chuckled at his question.

"By the boogie man Gohan." She explained before chuckling at his curious gaze, "Goten is worried about losing anyone close to him right now, and if you go he's going to be alone except for Trunks." Gohan sighed, but he couldn't complain. Goten had the right to be worried.

"I can't take him to school with me though." Gohan finally exalted, "I'd never keep any of my few remaining secrets, and you know what he did yesterday don't you?" Bulma shook her head that she didn't know, so Gohan told her.

It was a surprise that she took this as good news though. "Well then you can take him in to say, apologize. I will set things up, and you just take him for today. I'm sure after that, Goten won't worry anymore." Bulma stated. Gohan tried to argue, but it really might just work.

Finally the young saiyen gave in, and he thanked Bulma before the two returned to breakfast. What was left of it anyway. "Oh man I'm going to starve!" Gohan whined as he saw the few PLATES of food the others had left him. That was rather generous for saiyens.

"Ni-chan do I get to go to school today?" Goten asked with worry evident in his face. Gohan grinned and took off his orange star to place it on Goten's vest. Goten cheered, and produced a plate of food he had been hiding under the table.

Gohan laughed as he noticed the bribe, and ruffled the young saiyen's hair. That's when Bulma interrupted with a question. "Gohan have you taken drivers Ed yet?" She asked him. He frowned at her question.

"Yeah, and I can honestly say it's the one class I didn't understand why I had to pass." Gohan stated glumly, "I'm never going to use it." Bulma grinned and handed him a capsule with the words 'classic' written in red.

"You will for now." Bulma stated, "Take good care of this car okay?" Gohan nodded since his mouth was currently filled with the contents of the last plate of food, and he took the capsule he was handed.

Once Gohan had gotten his books and his brother to the street he released the capsule in the driveway and gasped. In the driveway was a classic 68' Ford Mustang. It was a bright and deep cherry red, and it had brilliantly painted flames running along the nose of the car.

Even though Goten didn't know the make of the car he still whistled. "Pretty." The little Son stated in awe, and then he shrieked as Gohan picked him up by the collar and deposited him in the passenger side through the window.

Getting in on the driver side Gohan started the car and buckled his safety belt. Goten didn't follow suit, so Gohan buckled him in. "I don't want you hurting the car with your head okay?" Gohan pleaded so that Goten would not remove his seat belt.

It was about ten minutes before class time, when Videl was waiting on the roof for Gohan to drop by. She continued to wait until the bell rang before she rushed to class. Wasn't he coming today? She was surprised when she entered class, and found Gohan standing next to the professor. What was more surprising was that Goten was with him.

As everyone became seated the sensai started to explain. "Today Gohan's little brother Goten will be joining Gohan in class due to an emergency situation with Gohan's family. I expect you all will handle this change without any problems." The professor stated as simply as possible, "Now Goten, would you please introduce yourself?"

Goten nodded and was blushing shyly as he stood before the class. "Hai." He said as he began to rub his toe on the carpet. He also was scratching the back of his head, and Gohan smirked as he heard some of the girls in the class coo at the kawaii little chibi that was Gohan's little brother. "My names.. Goten." Goten introduced himself in the exact same manner as when he had first met Goku, "I'm really glad I could come to school with Ni- chan, because I was worried about him getting hurt."

There were a few people like Sharpner, who laughed at this, but they were quickly kicked, elbowed, or pinched by the females of the class who found both Son boys adorable. Even if Gohan was off the market according to gossip circles focused around Videl, he was still cute!

"Thank you Goten." The teacher stated happily, "Why don't you and Gohan go sit down now?" Gohan tried not to groan aloud when Goten answered with a 'K!' and jumped onto his brother's shoulders. Erasa, and now even Videl who had seen Goten before were caught by the little guys cute chibi looks.

Maybe Videl was picking up on it now because he was dressed as a mini- Gohan? Well whatever the reasons, Gohan was in for a long day. He did relax somewhat as Videl turned her gaze to him and gave him another heartwarming smile.

~Fin.

Well chapter two was another good chapter I think! This one started the transition to upbeat, and if things continue in such a manner then you can expect some really nice things to happen soon! Did I mention at one point in the fiction there will be a dance, and on top of that Trunks and Goten will be attending? Okay that's a ways off so I'll stop there. Next chapter will have the first day of school for Goten, along with the consequences. Will he give an encore performance as well? God I hope so!! This school & Goten idea is what I drew from B*tch Slap, and I hope no one tries to say It's some sort of copy job! Anyway have a nice day everyone!

~Naso