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Changing Faces
Part 1 – Searching For Her Past
Chapter 7 – Racers, Start Your Chi
"Here it is," Gohan shouted.
The area was a large open oblong field of knee-high grasses of a deep green color and dotted with yellow and white daisies. Distantly, the meadow ended in a valley of two large mountains; on the sides were foot-of-the-mountain forests, and the other end stretched out many kilometers to smaller mountains.
"Wow…" Trunks oohed.
"Gohan, this place is great," Goten shouted excitedly, "Come on Trunks, put 'em up!"
The two boys faced each other and moved to their fighters stance.
Gohan faced Videl and waved his hand towards the younger half-Saiyans, "Here, watch them."
Trunks made the first move with a left-handed punch and right roundhouse. Goten blocked both with opposite arm and leg, and came back with a left fist to Trunks' nose. He stepped back and in a blink the two young warriors kicked it into high-speed with kicks, punches, and blocks.
"Heh, look at them go," Gohan chuckled.
Videl stared at the boys in awe. I can't believe how quick their movements are! It's amazing, especially at their age… Humans certainly are curious creatures. I must find out more about these powers they possess.
Goten stepped back for a moment to gather energy for a blast. Both hands dropped to his left side as he half turned; a ball of light appeared in his miniature palms. He brought them chest level and let loose a small flash. Trunks quickly dodged as the energy raced past him and brushed by his hair. He returned to fighters stance.
"Hey Goten," he said quietly.
"Huh? What?"
"Does Gohan know we're Super Saiyans?"
"Uh… no."
"Good, let's keep it that way."
A blank look washed over Goten's visage.
Trunks said it slower. "Nooo Suuupeeer Saaaiiiyaaan, oookaaay?"
"OH! Right, hehe," he giggled.
They went back into quick-step dodge-and-attack.
Videl turned to Gohan.
"Show me how to do that," she said.
"Huh? Do what?"
"They move so fast. If only I could raise my power like that, and still keep my speed, I would be the best of the Elite Defenders. I could finally prove myself, to everyone. Yes... I must have it. Please Gohan, please show me!"
The look in her blue eyes was different from the hard commanding ones previous. Instead, it was of resolve and determination, and revealed a long rough road traveled, upon which much had been seen and experienced.
Trust me, Videl, I know how you feel.
Before Gohan could reply, Videl raised her right index finger in front of her. "Look, I can do this. If you think my power level isn't high enough, or I'm not quick enough," she pointed at a distant mountain, "I will race you there. If I win, you teach me, but if you win, then I will back off. Good?"
Gohan shrugged, "Sure."
"Make sure you give me a challenge," she said severely.
"Right."
Both faced the mountain and powered up until the grass waved beneath them and a clear aura surrounded their individuals.
Videl counted. "Ready... GO!"
