A/N – Enjoy J
Changing Faces
Part 1 – Searching For Her Past
Chapter 9 – Videl's Box O' Tricks
Videl stepped back from him five paces. She slid her feet apart, balled her fists, and narrowed her lashed lids. The grass swayed under energy waves emulating from her body.
Enchanting... Gohan thought as he watched her process.
Videl's eyes abruptly widened and flashed. Suddenly, and without warning, Gohan was hit by an invisible energy wave that knocked him down. He sat, stunned, with his arms supporting his back, knees bent in front.
Goten and Trunks were hit by a lessened version of the unseen wall, and were merely pushed a few steps back. All simply stared at the young woman for an explanation of what just happened.
"Amazing," Gohan said, again astounded by what Videl had done with no forewarning. She was no ordinary girl.
"You like it? It's a good defensive maneuver, while it also works as an offensive move to stun or distract your opponent. Although on Pandova, it is a common attack, so you must be wary at all times while sparring or fighting. A good opponent can gather the energy while fighting and release it with even less warning."
It was obvious to Gohan that Videl knew what she was talking about. He saw that they could both benefit from each other, at least in combat.
Now he was really interested in teaching her.
"Hey, I'll show you how to gather your energy into a form of a ball you can throw."
"Hold on there," she held her hand up palm out, "One thing at a time. I'm still not sure of the energy and speed versus strength. Let's work on that first."
He shrugged, "Sure, if that's what you want to do."
They worked on the kicks and punches till the sun was favoring to dip behind the horizon again. Goten and Trunks begged Gohan to take them back home.
"Okay okay I give up guys," he finally said, "And Videl, you will still need a lot of practice to perfect this."
She understood. "Good then, I will come tomorrow and you can show me the energy ball your brother used."
Her smile confirmed the engagement for him.
"Certainly. Tomorrow sounds fine."
"Here in this field... just after the sun is completely above that hill?" She pointed.
"Okay, I'll be here," he said, and this time I won't be late.
The four individuals parted ways. The grass bucked and bent under the energy waves sent below them, and the sun lived up to its threat of darkness and disappeared for another night.
