Chapter 12 - Reunion
Disclaimer - I don't own DBZ, though it would be nice
OK, I know I asked everyone if I should add a fight between Gohan and Cell. The problem is though that I can't think of any way to write it without it being like an exact copy of their last fight, so I'm just going to let it be. Thanks to everyone who reviewed, I love you all!
***************************************************************************
A year had finally passed. Gohan and Goku had fought in the Heaven vs. Hell tournament, and Gohan had ended up being the victor over Cell. Cell was very upset about this, and went around tormenting everyone in Hell. But he was put into a ki-resisting jail with help from Goku and Gohan.
During his time in heaven, Gohan had trained with his Tousan and also under Kaio-Sama, although they didn't have a solitary planet to train on.
Gohan guilt had been purely cleansed from his system, and he was ready to be revived.
***************************************************************************
Piccolo had gathered the Dragonballs quickly, and had assembled everyone on Kami's Palace for the revival of Gohan.
Dende took a few small steps towards the Dragonballs and held out his hands saying, "Come out, Dragon! And hear my request!"
The Dragonballs glowed, and the form of Shenlong soared up into the sky. His emergence was spectacular, as it caused the other people to shield their eyes from the light.
Yajirobe who had been persuaded to come, grunted, "You would think that Shenlong would know that our eyes can't stand all of that light!"
Everyone else ignored him as they stared in awe at the mighty dragon. Shenlong's eyes were a brilliant red, and were very keen so that he could see to great distances. His teeth were sharp and gleamed like silver. His long, snakelike body went forever, you couldn't see the end of it. Shenlong's stag-like horns seemed to carry a radiance that made the dragon so majestic.
Shenlong then spoke, "What is your reason for summoning me?"
Kuririn who had been informed on what the wishes would be used for, shouted, "I wish for everyone who was killed by Son Gohan to be revived and for the Northern Capital to be renewed!"
Shenlong's eyes narrowed and he replied, "I can grant this wish, although you were very lucky. If you had summoned me more than two weeks later, this wish would be impossible."
Dende smiled and responded, "We know, Shenlong! That's why we gathered the Dragonballs to summon you so quickly. Can you please grant the wish?"
Shenlong's eyes glowed and he answered, "It will be done!"
***************************************************************************
Kaio-Sama turned around to face Gohan and Goku and said, "They have revived everyone who was killed, Gohan. They should be reviving you shortly."
Son Goku nodded happily, and noticing the sad look on Gohan's face, asked, "Kaio-Sama, can we please be alone?"
Kaio-Sama would normally have been offended, but because he knew the situation, he nodded and said, "Well, Sayonara Son Gohan. I hope to see you again one day."
Gohan smiled and said, "I hope so too."
Kaio-Sama then walked off into the distance.
Gohan looked at his Tousan and frowned. He then asked, "Please tell me that you'll be coming back with me Otousan."
Goku bent down to look at his son and said, "Iie Gohan, I can't. They can only use this last wish to revive you."
Tears formed in Gohan's eyes and he cried, "But in a year's time, we can ask Shenlong to transport us to Namek-sei. Then we can wish you back by Porunga!"
"Gohan. Remember what I told you, I don't want to be wished back."
"But why, Otousan?!" Tears were now streaming down Gohan's face. He didn't want to leave his Tousan.
Goku's face filled with compassion and he said, "Because something tells me that it will be better if I stay here. You and your Kaasan will be able to cope without me for a while. You need to be strong, Gohan, for your Kaasan."
Gohan half-smiled at that comment. I guess that I won't tell Tousan about Goten Yet.
Suddenly, Gohan's halo disappeared. Noticing this, Gohan rushed forward and hugged his Tousan for the last time.
"Sayonara Otousan."
"Sayonara Gohan."
Then Gohan faded away.
***************************************************************************
Gohan reappeared on Kami's Palace. He looked around him and was amazed. Everyone was here!
Shenlong then growled, "Your wish has been granted. Farewell."
Shenlong then vanished in a beam of light. The Dragonballs rose up into the air and turned into stone. Then they flew off in different directions towards the ground.
Everyone cheered that Gohan was alive, except for Piccolo who smiled, and Vegeta who wasn't even looking at the boy.
Gohan looked around him and said, "Gomen nasai, everyone. I didn't mean to do all of those horrible acts of violence."
Kuririn smiled back and said, "Don't worry about it Gohan! We're just glad to have you back!"
Gohan then saw his Kaasan who was holding Goten. His Kaasan caught his gaze and cried, "Gohan-chan!"
Gohan ran to his Kaasan and hugged her. It was so good to be back with his Kaasan. He then looked at Goten, who was laughing happily.
"I'm so happy to see you, Okaasan!" Gohan cried gleefully.
***************************************************************************
Goku stared at the spot where Gohan had last been standing. He stood up, and started to walk off, a smile on his face. I will always be there for you, Gohan, I promise.
***************************************************************************
The End! OMG, I can't believe that I finished my first story! I just have to say that thanks to everyone who reviewed and supported me on this fic, and also thanks to all who read it! I will start writing my second fic shortly, so don't despair! *Waves goodbye*
