Ok, on to questions!
1) Someone asked me why this fic is R rated. Quite simple in my opinion. There may not be lots of sex, or too much cussing, but it DOES deal with mature subject matter. Torture, child abuse, rape, suicide, murder etc. Some flashbacks are described pretty explicitly. I think this deserves an R rating.
2) Someone asked why Videl didn't find out Gohan's secret a long time ago. They point out that she's always suspected. Which is true. First you have to recognize that this Gohan is different from the old one—definitely more guarded. Nevertheless Videl DID suspect he was Saiyaman. The reason for her shock in finding out was more the 'Gohan's a murderer' part than the 'Gohan's Saiyaman part.' Remember also, that Videl didn't find out for sure until Gohan almost gave it away in the episode with the little dinosaur. Our Videl is caught between feeling victorious, and feeling upset for that reason—she's glad she's finally had her suspicions confirmed, but in that confirmation, she finds out something that makes her fear for her friend.
3) Someone commented, "Vegeta should know what to do. Hadn't he been through what Gohan had gone through under Frieza?" The answer is: yes. Unfortunately, that would require Vegeta opening up more about his own past, which he did if you read this chapter. It's not that Vegeta didn't KNOW what to do. It's that he ABSOLUTELY DID NOT want to handle the emotional repercussions of the situation.
Now a few comments to my reviewers that I couldn't resist!
Rez- I'll make you love Gohan yet! I swear I will!
Chris Marker- Yet again I fall over dead at praise. Are you trying to kill me? But thank you! In all honesty, it really helps me gets stuff out quicker when I know my work is appreciated *grin*
Leaf Zelindor-Yup! But she didn't know, so she was free to torment him! (At my direction of course!)
DemonDancing- NYAH! I didn't want him to have a flashback before now =P hehe.
SaiyaSith- More surprises to come!
Bulmas Goku- YES! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Z- You know, you're one of my constant reviewers, and such a short name, too! Hehe, thanks for reviewing, as always!
Professor Authordude- Did I ever tell you I loved your name? Well I do. Thanks for being such a constant reviewer!
Vsd2oc- You always have the most insightful reviews—thank you for that! The questions you ask always make me think!
Midnight Shadow- *blush* I think I'm getting a case of Vegeta-itis…
Burenda- You're always one of the first to review a new chapter—THANK YOU! But…you haven't reviewed The Perfect Plan yet….*glares* Hmm…perhaps Brenda could use a little torturing as well….
EVERYONE ELSE! My fingers are getting tired, or I'd write each of you, but I'd like to say THANKS from the bottom of my heart. Your support, encouragement, badgering, and even your criticism inspire me to try and do better! Feel free to criticize away, as long as it's constructive!