Author's Note – Zett – Hey peoples!! I'm glad you're liking my fic, I hope you continue to! Oh, and once again, sorry about the 'no italics' thing initially last chapter, Fanfiction.net can be a real bitch sometimes… But I FIXED IT! Yay! And italics galore. Anyway, here's the next chapter! Oh, and for those of you wondering about Something Worth Fighting For, don't worry, I FULLY intend on continuing with that fic. I got caught on a bit of writer's block with that story, but with the help of a friend, I am in the process of getting back into it. Another thing those of you who have read SWFF might notice is the name of a new character in this chapter. But just so you know, they are two different characters, the name has just sort of become like a trademark in my Gohan stories. SO! Without further ado, here's the next chapter! And I'll keep writing if you want me to, so please review!!
Chapter 2 – One of Those Days
"So, the ones who saved me??" Gohan watched Piccolo nod in justification, turning to leave the room. "Wait!! Piccolo, come back!" Gohan called out to the doorway for his friend. Momentarily, the Namek's head appeared back in the room, acknowledging Gohan's request. "What is it Gohan?"
Gohan shrugged and gestured to the next room with a hand. "Well if you want, you can just send them in. I mean, I did just have a sensu bean, it's not like I need THAT much rest. Plus I'd really like to meet them. They'd probably be able to clear some stuff up for me." Piccolo said nothing, but turned to Chi Chi, motioning for her to come with him. Chi Chi simply raised an eyebrow skeptically at him, not moving from her chair. "If you think I'm going to leave my son when he's in this condition, you can just forget it."
Piccolo tried not to roll his eyes. "Look, he'll be fine. I think we should give Gohan some time to sort things out with them." Gohan turned, giving his mother an assuring smile. "Don't worry Mom, Piccolo's right. And I'd really like to thank these people for saving me and ask them some questions." Chi Chi sighed, reluctantly getting out of her chair and walking towards Piccolo. "Alright, alright. But I'll be back young man."
Gohan nodded, holding back a small laugh. He wouldn't have minded having his mom and Piccolo in the room, but at least getting his mom out would make things a little bit easier… Gohan frowned, his eyes fixated on the entrance to the room. He sat up a bit in the bed, waiting anxiously for his guests to arrive. He groaned as a splitting pain ran through his side, leaning against the backboard and looking up as someone finally came in.
He wasn't very powerful looking compared to what Gohan had been expecting. He was rather short, looked around his late teens/early twenties, with pale, almost white hair, and a soft, lavender purple skin color. He smiled warmly as his eyes connected with Gohan's and moved towards the end of the bed.
"So, how are you feeling Gohan? Piccolo said you were doing quiet well now."
Gohan nodded, still a little cautious, as he tried to place this odd power radiating from the man talking to him. "Yes, I'm a lot better now, thank you, um-?"
"Oh, how rude of me. My name is Shin. It's a pleasure to finally meet you while you're conscious Son Gohan."
Gohan felt his brow knitting together at this comment, blushing slightly. I still can't believe that… He looked up again, confusion written upon his features, along with a longing to overcome it. He tilted his head slightly, staring seriously at Shin. "C-can you tell me what happened? Exactly?"
Shin gave Gohan a soft smile and nodded, gripping the rail at the end of the bed in his hands. "Yes, I can." He began, "You were attacked by two beings with unconventional powers. You are still more powerful then they, but using special skills they rendered you surprised and helpless. You have probably, by this time, noticed a pain in your side, am I right?" Gohan frowned, looking down towards where he had felt the dulling yet still very noticeable pain. He moved the covers aside to discover he had been bandaged all around his waist quite carefully. "What did they do to me?"
Shin nodded solemnly as he continued the story. "They impaled you with a special device used to drain you of your pure energy. That is why you were left so weak."
Gohan slumped down a bit against the pillow, still in disbelief that he had let himself be caught while not on full guard. He sighed heavily, trying to shake it off as smiled vaguely over at Shin. "Thanks for saving me. I owe you one." Shin looked up then, as if suddenly remembering something. He laughed, removing his hands from the bed railing and shrugging slightly.
"Well don't thank me Gohan! I actually followed the ones who attacked you to see where they were taking your energy!" He explained to a now intrigued Gohan. That was right; Piccolo had mentioned there was more than one person involved… "Well," Gohan began, "If you weren't the one who saved me, then who did?"
Shin chuckled, turning slightly towards the doorway. "My little sister. Zoa!! Come in here!"
Gohan watched carefully as a second person entered the room. She looked around Gohan's age, slightly younger. She was approximately the same height as Shin, and you could definitely tell they were related. They had the same deep serious eyes, except where as Shin's were a dark obsidian, Zoa's were a brilliant azure blue… And one thing Gohan noticed instantly was that Zoa's hair, pulled back in a ponytail, was lavender, much like that of Shin's skin. But her skin however, was almost flesh colored, except very, very pale, almost like a porcelain doll. They were both dressed in the same style of clothing, and there was just something about them… Gohan wasn't sure what it was exactly, but one thing he did know, being after all a guy, was that this 'Zoa' girl, whoever she was, was gorgeous…
"Hey! I'm so glad to see you're doing fine! Wow, you Saiyans sure are tough!" Zoa declared, putting down the small glass she had been holding and rushed over to the bedside, leaning over Gohan to examine his side. "I was so worried when we found you, you had lost so much energy…"
Gohan nodded, laughing nervously as a sweat drop rolled down his forehead. He felt his face getting suddenly red, and took a quick glance just to verify that the sheets were covering him from the waist down. He wasn't wearing anything other than his boxers under them… Gohan couldn't help but hope his sudden blush wasn't too noticeable. He wasn't exactly used to getting so much attention from girls being as shy as he was, especially not mysterious ones with some kind of strange inner powers…
Zoa seemed to notice this, her eyes widening suddenly. "Oh I'm sorry!! I guess we haven't really met while you were awake." She grinned, holding out her hand. Gohan grinned back and took it, shaking it warmly. "Yeah. It's good to meet you, and thank you for saving me back there." He exclaimed gratefully. Zoa waved a hand and sat down on the window ledge. "Hey, no problem!!" She added, "Besides, you're kind of a part of my assignment now, so it's the least I could do!"
Gohan gave Zoa a funny, confused glance. "Your assignment?"
Zoa nodded, retrieving her cup and taking a sip of water from it. "Yes. Didn't Shin tell you? I'm his body guard!"
Gohan had to hold back an onrush of laughter. Zoa wasn't too impressed by the gesture.
"I'm sorry!" Gohan apologized quickly, rubbing the back of his head, "It just sounds extremely funny to hear that his little sister is his body guard, that's all!"
Shin smirked at Zoa's suddenly embarrassed demeanor. "Yes well, she's always been into martial arts and such. Probably more so than any of us."
Gohan stopped at this statement and held up a hand. "What do you mean when you say 'us'? I don't mean to sound rude or anything, but who exactly are you people?"
"I'll tell you who they are Gohan." Piccolo's rough, deep voice suddenly added as returned from outside. "The Supreme Kai and his bodyguard." Gohan's eyes shot open twice as wide as usual, his hands gripping the bed sheets. "The Supreme Kai!?" He demanded, trying to keep his voice down, "Oh my gosh!! No offence Shin, but if you're the Supreme Kai, and you're here on Earth, something is definitely not right!"
Shin let out a heavy breath, looking down towards the ground. "I'm afraid you are correct Gohan. It would seem that trouble is brewing on this quiet little planet once again. We came here searching for you and your father Goku in hopes that you might be able to help us. We will need all the assistance we can find."
Gohan released a weak and tired breath. Putting a hand to his head he leaned back, looking up at the ceiling. "I knew I should have told someone."
Shin paused, glancing at him suspiciously. "Told someone what Gohan?"
Why… How could I have let something like that just go?? Was I that caught up in trying to live a normal life that I just didn't take the time to consider it!? Gohan shook his head, letting his eyes fall partially closed. "I've been having premonitions… Dreams and visions in which people were getting hurt or killed, my family, my friends… I thought I was just worrying too much, or that the dreams would pass. I was actually going to come to the Lookout Point today regardless to ask Piccolo and Dende about it. But I guess I never got the chance…"
Piccolo walked over to the bed and patted Gohan on the shoulder, looking down at him somberly. "Well Gohan, we have been feeling this also. But don't get angry at yourself. Whether you had told us or not, no one could have predicted exactly what was going to happen. Not even Dende or myself could place it. We only learned about the details now, when Shin and Zoa arrived here at the Lookout Point with you."
"And what are the details?" Gohan inquired of his friend and mentor, looking up at him with worried eyes. "Something, serious I take it?"
Shin nodded, taking over once again in the explanations. "Yes Gohan. I'm afraid it's far more serious than any of us first realized. The men who attacked you, there were two of them, both of which are being controlled by a wizard."
Gohan furrowed his eyebrows in a bit of skepticism, but urged Shin to continue. "A wizard?"
Shin nodded solemnly. "Yes. He plans to unleash a force on this planet, a force which is capable of destroying entire galaxies! I do not mean to pressure you Gohan, but you may be our greatest chance at putting this problem to rest. Though I'm afraid that it won't be as easy as it will first be made to sound. But if we cannot successfully complete this, life as we know it could be completely wiped out!! The entire universe destroyed!!"
Gohan groaned, burying his face in his hands. "It is definitely turning out to be one of those days…"