A/N – chapter 3 as promised.

Changing Faces

Part 1 – Searching For Her Past

Chapter 3 – Invitation

As they descended, Gohan looked for familiar scenery.

"I'll take us to where we originally found you," Videl said.

"There," he pointed to a city in the distance, "That's where my high school is. I can show you around there."

"Great," she smiled.

To bring as little attention as possible, she landed the pod a distance from town. The two climbed out and stood in the tall grasses.

"Wow," Videl looked around, "It seems cooler on Earth. My planet is closer to the central star than yours, so it's much warmer. And Earth… oh it's so alive."

She took a deep breath, "The air is so clean. I can see why Mother liked Earth so much."

Gohan's curiosity took over, "Videl, where are you from?"

"Well, Earth is in the north quadrant, and so is my planet. It's called Pandova. I'm not sure yet just how different Pandova is from Earth. But enough about my home, show me this city you spoke of."

A short walk brought them to the small town. Videl was again awed by the differences of Earth people.

"Everyone has either brown or black hair on Pandova, and they all pretty much wear the same things," Videl said, still taking in the surroundings.

"We like to have a variety of things to choose from, because so many people are so different," Gohan explained.

"I see," she nodded. It was apparent that those kinds of choices and freedoms were a foreign thought of Videl's.

Eventually Gohan found a shopping mall and showed Videl some of the stores, and different kinds of foods they could choose from. Next, they found the park where Bulma, Trunks, and baby Bra just happened to be at that time. Gohan ran over to greet them.

"Bulma! Hey Trunks! How are you guys," he said.

"Gohan," Trunks exclaimed as he jumped from the swing he was on.

Bulma looked up from the book she was reading, "What a surprise to see you here, Gohan," she pulled the grass out of Bra's hand before she could eat it.

The one-year-old's fluffy blue hair pulled to the side with a barrette and pink sundress was the epitome of adorable. Bulma and Bra were sitting on an afghan while Trunks was running amuck in the jungle gym.

Just then, Videl stepped up beside him.

"Who's that," Trunks asked, eyeing up Videl.

Gohan stuttered, "This is Videl, she's…. um…"

"I'm visiting from somewhere far away. I met Gohan here just a while ago and he's showing me around, right Gohan?"

"Right," he grinned, mentally sighing in relief.

"Oh, well that's very nice of you Gohan. You'd better tell your mother where you are though. You know she'll worry," Bulma said.

Gohan nodded, "I know, but I usually get home late, so I don't think she'll even notice. Oh by the way Videl, this is Bulma, Trunks, and Bra. They're old family friends."

"We go way back," Bulma winked.

"Guess what Gohan! We're coming to your house tomorrow," Trunks jumped up and down.

"Oh that's right," Gohan smacked his hand against his forehead, "The family picnic."

"Videl, you may come also if you don't have any plans," Bulma invited.

"Yes indeed! Although I'm not sure what you mean by picnic, but I guess I'll find out," she said scratching her head.

"Then it's settled," Bulma said as she gathered up the blanket and strapped Bra in her stroller, "We'll see you tomorrow."

"But mom! I wanna stay longer," Trunks cried as they left.

"Bye Gohan, nice meeting you Videl," Bulma called over her shoulder, "Trunks, I have work to do, I said we'd be here for an hour and it's been an hour…" she went on out of earshot.

"She seems pleasant," Videl said.

"Bulma is great. She's a technology genius, the one who built the space ships for us."

"Oh that's right," she nodded and noticed the decreasing sunlight, "It's getting darker."

"Wow, it's almost night," Gohan exclaimed, "I gotta get home. I'll walk you back to your ship."

I can't believe how crazy that sounded, Gohan thought.

Back at the sight out of town, Videl stepped into her pod, "So, I will see you tomorrow?"

"Sure, if you still want to come to that picnic we're having," Gohan answered.

"Great, I'll meet you here just after dawn," she said and closed the hatch.

He waved as her ship rose into the sky and blasted into space. Then Gohan began his flight home as quickly as he could. His half-Saiyan stomach was aching for food.