A/N – thank you for the reviews. I just bought the two new DBZ videos that came out today in the states. The ones with Gotenks and the 'new' Buu. I think the funniest thing was that old Kai, just like Master Roshi! LOL!!! Anyway, I don't think I revealed too much... and now I gotta wait another month for the next two! L
Sorry for such a long preamble
Changing Faces
Part 1 – Searching For Her Past
Chapter 5 – Videl Meets Chi Chi
"Mom! There you are, I was looking for you. Where is this table you need moved," Gohan said, trying to change the subject.
"Why don't you introduce me, Gohan," Videl said, propping her fists on her hips again.
"Sure, great idea. Mom, Goten, this is Videl. Videl, she's my mother, and he's my brother."
"Pleased to meet you," Videl said.
"Wow," Goten scratched his head, "Where'd you find her?"
"Oh, she was… uh… in town for a few days… and uh…"
"I'm visiting from the other side of the Earth, and Gohan was kind enough to show me around a city," Videl stepped in.
"Yeah, and we met Bulma in the park and she invited Videl today," he added on.
The brows of the Son family matriarch furrowed, "Gohan, I don't remember you telling me about this Videl you met. When did this all happen?"
"Uh… yesterday."
"What?! I will not have my eldest son traipsing around with some woman he just met. You're already bringing her home with you!" Chi Chi was livid, as Gohan had anticipated.
He turned, expecting to see an embarrassed Videl, but she was apparently amused.
A comfortable grin turned into laughter.
"What could possibly be funny," Chi Chi demanded.
Videl tossed some loose hair over her shoulder, "Where I come from, the mothers are much more worried about their daughters' wellbeing than their sons'. I just thought it was amusing that you would worry about someone with a power level as high as Gohan's."
"Power level? I am much more concerned about his education than his muscles, young lady! No distractions for him, my son will have a PhD!"
"School grades won't protect you from an unexpected attacker," Videl countered.
"Oh this is going great," Gohan slapped his hand to his head.
Chi Chi's furious response was interrupted by the arrival of some new guests. The whine of engines and blowing wind and dirt heralded the arrival of the Brief family. Trunks was the first to emerge with a dish of food, then Bulma carrying Bra and a pink backpack.
"Hey guys, how's it going?" Bulma turned towards the plane, "Vegeta! Don't forget the playpen. I'm sure you don't want to be chasing your daughter all day."
"As you wish," came the very sarcastic reply of our favorite Saiyan prince.
Vegeta came into view with a folded playpen under his arm. He wore khaki pants, a loose white tank top, and a blue short sleeve button shirt, unbuttoned, which matched his son's outfit, though Trunks' shirt was red. Bulma sported her signature red tube top and a pair of short tan shorts. Bra wore a pink shirt under blue jean bibs.
"Wow," Chi Chi exclaimed, "I didn't expect Vegeta to come."
"Yeah," Bulma grinned, "It took a little convincing and an exchange of 'favors.'"
Next to arrive was Krillin and his family, 18 and Marron. Then Yamcha, Puar, and Oolong. Finally Master Roshi turned up.
"Looks like we have the whole gang here," Bulma said, looking around.
"Almost everyone," Gohan said, "I haven't seen Piccolo."
Master Roshi cleared his throat, "I don't think anyone could contact that Namek. He wasn't at the Lookout, and if he isn't there, then no one will find him."
Gohan's shoulders fell, "Oh.
Well, I'm sure he'll turn up somewhere."
"Namek," Videl nudged Gohan, "Wasn't that planet destroyed years ago?"
"Yes it was, some of the Nameks survived and are living on another planet now. Two of them are here. One is the Guardian, and the other… well, he's just here."
"Now that's interesting," she murmured. I guess there are more Nameks out there, other than the ones we have.
