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JapanFan, julie, shadowspinner, shippofan, badassgohan, erheaven, and
UnromanticPoetess! I got seven reviews and I can't believe it! (By the way,
thanks Harry Potter. Chihan is official now.)
Chihan: If I'm official, that means I'm smarter, right?
CG: Well, yea. It also means that you get to say the disclaimer, and read the names of the people that reviewed.
Chihan: That's no fun!
CG: Well your twin brother is off fighting! Do you want to trouble him?
Chihan: Guess not... All right, ChibiGohan definitely doesn't own Dragonball Z.
CG: Thanks. Now on with the story!
Chihan: Hold on, one more thing. In the story, we're going to use this: ^!^!^!^!^!^ That means what is going on with the 'bad guys'. You'll figure it out eventually...
(Additional: ~~`~~ = scene change)
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Chapter 2: I Thought You Said He Was Gonna Come Back!
Gohan flew off in the direction of Piccolo's residence- the hole underneath the waterfall. Gohan wanted to spar, he knew that. All that anger inside him needed to come out in some way. Gohan sighed. If only things could have changed, if only he hadn't yelled at them...
Piccolo sat inside his home, meditating. He knew Gohan was coming, and he was looking for a fight, but Piccolo could tell that Gohan was trying to mask his ki for some reason. Oh well. Piccolo stood up to greet Gohan.
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In the darkness of the forest, two gleaming, evil eyes watched the teenager's flight...
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"Hey Piccolo!" Gohan yelled, but not loud enough so anyone else could hear. "Hey Piccolo! Are you there?"
Piccolo put on his emotionless face, struggling to hide the smirk underneath. "What do you want?" he growled, already knowing the answer.
"Will you spar with me? I really need something to do."
"Aren't you supposed to be at home? I know Chichi usually wouldn't allow you out this late."
Gohan scratched his head sheepishly. "Um... well, there's sort of a problem thing at home, and I don't really want to face them right now..." he mumbled the last few words, blushing with embarrassment.
Piccolo dropped into his fighting stance. "Very well then. Let's begin."
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The shadow nodded in satisfaction. "Might as well let his friend wear him out first. It'll be way easier for us that way." His voice was a coarse whisper, yet if Gohan had heard that voice, it would have definitely sounded familiar.
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~~`~~
Vegeta looked up, unable to concentrate on his training inside the gravity room. *Darn half-saiyan,* he thought. *Here I am, trying to surpass Kakkarot's power, and he's off somewhere! Obviously he's masking his ki, probably from Kakkarot and his mate. It's nothing I can't feel. And he's hanging out with that Namek guy. Why can't he just ever leave me alone?* Obviously Gohan wasn't bothering Vegeta on purpose, but you always leave the Prince of Saiyans to think what he wants to think. Except Bulma doesn't really know that.
~~`~~
Piccolo was sweating. Once again, he had given Gohan almost everything he had, and the only thing Gohan was losing was patience. There wasn't a single scratch on him. However, Piccolo himself was a different story. Gohan hadn't even used a quarter of his power, and Piccolo was all beaten up.
"Oh, come on, Piccolo, you're no fun!" Gohan teased mockingly.
Piccolo just grumbled. "Think what you want to think. See if I care." But inside, Piccolo was soaring with pride for the teenager he had once trained as a little boy. *He's come so far...*
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"Darn, he's not even tired." The shadow's slitted eyes stared intently at the boy. "He's much stronger than when I saw him. Then again, I am stronger too..."
Another shape materialized besides the first one. "Yes, we will get our revenge. We are way stronger now, stronger than anyone could ever imagine..."
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~~`~~
Vegeta frowned. *Now what? There are two other very, very faint kis that are near Kakkarot's brat. I don't know if they're hiding or not, I can't tell.* He looked towards the door. *I hate to give up this training session, but this doesn't look good. Something is wrong with this picture.*
Vegeta stepped out of the GR, and immediately he was jumped on by two mini- people. "Get off of me you stupid people!"
Trunks and Goten jumped off obediently. "Awww, is Veggie-Weggie annoyed?" they teased.
Vegeta gave them his death glare, but he didn't hit them because then Bulma appeared in the room. "VEGETA! If you harm one hair on those boys' head, you are sleeping on the couch! And that means no meals too! And that also means I won't fix the GR whenever you break it!"
The two demi-saiyans stuck out their tongues impudently. Vegeta growled at them, then stalked off to somewhere unknown.
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Gohan lay, sprawled out on the grass, staring at the stars. There was something about this hill that made him feel so comfortable and peaceful. The wind gently brushed his hair, and the grass brushed his cheek. He remembered coming here a long time ago, when his dad was still alive...
Gohan shook his head. He was really running away from home, from the place where guilt consumed him constantly. Everyone had forgotten about it, but he secretly still blamed himself for his father's death. And here he was, lying here in the place where he and his father had once laid together...
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The two creatures smirked. "Soon, soon. His emotional barrier is down. We will take him soon..." They were joined by a whole bunch of other creatures that echoed them. "Soon, soon, soon..."
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~~`~~
Videl still couldn't sleep. Something was wrong. Something was going to happen, and Videl had a sinking feeling that it was going to happen to Gohan. Something very dangerous, something that maybe, just maybe, no one could stop. "No, I won't let it happen..." And once again, she flew off into the air, in search of her boyfriend.
~~`~~
Gohan woke up with a start. Obviously he had fallen asleep in the grass. Then he sensed Videl coming towards him. *What? She isn't asleep yet?* he sighed. Oh well, he would be glad to have some company that he actually enjoyed.
"Hi Gohan." She made a light touchdown on the ground and ran toward him.
Gohan swept her up and hugged her, but he whispered into her ear, "Why aren't you asleep yet?"
Videl shifted in his arms until she could look him in the eye. "Gohan, I think something bad is going to happen. I don't know what, but something bad will happen, and..." she gulped. "Gohan, I think it's going to happen to you..."
Gohan didn't doubt Videl's ability to sense trouble. "Something may happen to me Videl," he said quietly, stroking the hair out of her face, "but I want you to promise me something. Whatever happens to me, I don't want you to put yourself in danger for me, got it?"
Videl was about to protest. "But Gohan, what if I'm the only one that can help you?"
Gohan had a faraway look in his eyes. "No. If it's any trouble like I've had before, I always lose someone I love." He looked at Videl. "And I don't want that person to be you."
Videl sighed. "Why do you have to be so stubborn?!" she wailed.
"Would you want me any other way?"
Videl giggled at the thought of a NORMAL person called Gohan. "No, I guess not."
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"Now is the perfect time..."
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~~`~~ Vegeta watched Gohan and Videl. "Hmph. That's a weakness. I can't believe I had to bend so low too to pick up someone like the woman." *But then again she isn't always that bad...*
~~`~~
What happened next shocked Vegeta.
"Oh, Gohan, why don't you get your attention off the human and direct more attention to me and my allies?" a mean voice wheezed.
Gohan's eyes narrowed. That voice was familiar. Too familiar. Then his eyes opened in shock. No, it couldn't be... he swallowed and turned around, and gasped.
"No! It can't be you! You're dead! You're all dead! We killed you all!"
One creature stepped forward. "What's the matter, boy? Don't you recognize me?"
Gohan recognized him, all right. He knew that guy too well. "Why you of all monsters, Frieza?"
~~`~~
In the forest, Vegeta drew his breath in sharply.
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Frieza smirked. "Take a look around, while you still can."
If Gohan didn't know better, he would have thought this was a nightmare. There stood Garlic Jr. and his henchmen, Frieza, some androids, Nappa, Radditz, and worst of all, Cell. (A/N: Majin Buu isn't there because he's good, remember?)
"Gohan! Get out of the way!" Videl yelled suddenly, jumping in front of Gohan's unprotected body to block him. Garlic Jr.'s power beam caught her full force and sent her flying into a tree.
"Videl!" Gohan cried.
Immediately the group of bad guys, known as the 'Nightmares', appeared around Videl. Nappa looked over his shoulder at Gohan. "Say goodbye to your girlfriend!"
"No...NOT VIDEL!" Just as Frieza and Cell's beam power ball was about to hit Videl, Gohan appeared out of nowhere and blocked Videl's battered body from the onslaught.
Videl shut her eyes against the bright light. "Gohan!"
"Videl, I told you not to put yourself in danger, now you're hurt..." he chuckled lightly. "You're as stubborn as me..." he winced.
"Gohan, why'd you protect me? You're hurt badly!" she cried.
"Don't worry about me, you get out of here..." Struggling to his feet, he felt Vegeta nearby. Telepathically, he sent him a message. *Vegeta, you better take Videl home now. If she needs a doctor then get one. GO!* Gohan put Videl behind a tree where Vegeta could reach her without being seen.
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Over in the mountains, Goku stopped pacing around his room. *Oh no! Gohan's in trouble!* "Chichi! I'm going to get Gohan!" he yelled, flying off frantically.
"Come back safe, Goku..." Chichi whispered.
~~`~~
Gohan faced the circle of nightmares that slowly closed tighter and tighter around him. He gritted his teeth. "Leave my family and friends alone! Masenko... HA!" he fired the attack he had learned during his battle with Frieza years ago, and it had grown considerably stronger. It managed to knock Garlic Jr.'s henchmen out, but no one cared.
"You are ours now, fool. You will pay for what your family and friends did to us. We will get our revenge!" The androids let themselves be absorbed by Cell, and he grew to his perfect form. Frieza underwent his transformation to his third stage. Garlic Jr. transformed too, since he didn't need the star anymore. Nappa just flexed his muscles, and Radditz turned Super Saiyan.
Gohan felt close to fainting. He had a massive headache that threatened to take over any second, and when he had been protecting Videl he forgot to create a barrier so that the beam would not injure him. But he knew he had to hold on. Holding out his hand, he shot millions of balls at them, each one finding their target.
When the dust cleared, it appeared that Garlic Jr. and Radditz had been taken care of. But Frieza, Nappa, and Cell still stood in front of him. "Well well, you feel tougher, now don't you? But, we have got some things in mind for you." Abruptly they charged forward and captured Gohan.
Gohan tried to back out of their reach, but Garlic Jr. and Radditz were in back of him. They tied a strong, blue rope around his chest, and when they secured the clasp on the rope, he screamed with pain. Cell smirked. "The rope gives out an electric shock to the wearer, as you already know. It also masks your ki, so when you're gone no one will know who you are!" He laughed maniacally.
Radditz laughed insanely. "No one can help you now! You are in our control! And no one will ever know of you ever again! I don't even care if you're my nephew or not! Da*n my brother, for all I care!" The five prepared to transport back to wherever they came from.
Goku arrived just as they formed their transporting ball. "Gohan!" he cried, reaching out a hand, but then- blip- they disappeared. Goku sank to his knees. "I'm sorry Gohan. You were right. I never was there. And I wasn't there for you just then. But mark my words, I WILL find you if it's the last thing I do!"
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Like it? Hate it? Don't know? Suggestions? Review! All right, I'm asking for at least four more reviews, making a total of 11. Please, or else I won't go on! Also give me some ideas here! Writer's block isn't helping!
Chihan: Gee, I wonder if Gohan will die or not. Well people will have to review before we find out!
Gohan: I don't wanna die! I wanna be with Videl! I don't wanna be with those guys! They're like a nightmare come true!
Chichi: Awwwww! Did I hear you say Videl! (turns to CG) Young lady! You better not kill Gohan or else it's FRYING PAN TIME!
CG: (ducks from the frying pan) Well I can kill Gohan anytime I want! But I need reviews or- (gets hit by frying pan)
Chihan & Gohan: Way to go Mom!
CG: (Pretends to be fainted) *whispers*In case you haven't figured it out yet, Chihan is Gohan's twin sister. Anyway, review! Please! Or I won't go on! That's what I was going to say until Chichi 'knocked' me out! (Gets hit one more time by Chichi's frying pan)
Chihan: If I'm official, that means I'm smarter, right?
CG: Well, yea. It also means that you get to say the disclaimer, and read the names of the people that reviewed.
Chihan: That's no fun!
CG: Well your twin brother is off fighting! Do you want to trouble him?
Chihan: Guess not... All right, ChibiGohan definitely doesn't own Dragonball Z.
CG: Thanks. Now on with the story!
Chihan: Hold on, one more thing. In the story, we're going to use this: ^!^!^!^!^!^ That means what is going on with the 'bad guys'. You'll figure it out eventually...
(Additional: ~~`~~ = scene change)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Chapter 2: I Thought You Said He Was Gonna Come Back!
Gohan flew off in the direction of Piccolo's residence- the hole underneath the waterfall. Gohan wanted to spar, he knew that. All that anger inside him needed to come out in some way. Gohan sighed. If only things could have changed, if only he hadn't yelled at them...
Piccolo sat inside his home, meditating. He knew Gohan was coming, and he was looking for a fight, but Piccolo could tell that Gohan was trying to mask his ki for some reason. Oh well. Piccolo stood up to greet Gohan.
^!^!^!^!^!^
In the darkness of the forest, two gleaming, evil eyes watched the teenager's flight...
^!^!^!^!^!^
"Hey Piccolo!" Gohan yelled, but not loud enough so anyone else could hear. "Hey Piccolo! Are you there?"
Piccolo put on his emotionless face, struggling to hide the smirk underneath. "What do you want?" he growled, already knowing the answer.
"Will you spar with me? I really need something to do."
"Aren't you supposed to be at home? I know Chichi usually wouldn't allow you out this late."
Gohan scratched his head sheepishly. "Um... well, there's sort of a problem thing at home, and I don't really want to face them right now..." he mumbled the last few words, blushing with embarrassment.
Piccolo dropped into his fighting stance. "Very well then. Let's begin."
^!^!^!^!^!^
The shadow nodded in satisfaction. "Might as well let his friend wear him out first. It'll be way easier for us that way." His voice was a coarse whisper, yet if Gohan had heard that voice, it would have definitely sounded familiar.
^!^!^!^!^!^
~~`~~
Vegeta looked up, unable to concentrate on his training inside the gravity room. *Darn half-saiyan,* he thought. *Here I am, trying to surpass Kakkarot's power, and he's off somewhere! Obviously he's masking his ki, probably from Kakkarot and his mate. It's nothing I can't feel. And he's hanging out with that Namek guy. Why can't he just ever leave me alone?* Obviously Gohan wasn't bothering Vegeta on purpose, but you always leave the Prince of Saiyans to think what he wants to think. Except Bulma doesn't really know that.
~~`~~
Piccolo was sweating. Once again, he had given Gohan almost everything he had, and the only thing Gohan was losing was patience. There wasn't a single scratch on him. However, Piccolo himself was a different story. Gohan hadn't even used a quarter of his power, and Piccolo was all beaten up.
"Oh, come on, Piccolo, you're no fun!" Gohan teased mockingly.
Piccolo just grumbled. "Think what you want to think. See if I care." But inside, Piccolo was soaring with pride for the teenager he had once trained as a little boy. *He's come so far...*
^!^!^!^!^!^
"Darn, he's not even tired." The shadow's slitted eyes stared intently at the boy. "He's much stronger than when I saw him. Then again, I am stronger too..."
Another shape materialized besides the first one. "Yes, we will get our revenge. We are way stronger now, stronger than anyone could ever imagine..."
^!^!^!^!^!^
~~`~~
Vegeta frowned. *Now what? There are two other very, very faint kis that are near Kakkarot's brat. I don't know if they're hiding or not, I can't tell.* He looked towards the door. *I hate to give up this training session, but this doesn't look good. Something is wrong with this picture.*
Vegeta stepped out of the GR, and immediately he was jumped on by two mini- people. "Get off of me you stupid people!"
Trunks and Goten jumped off obediently. "Awww, is Veggie-Weggie annoyed?" they teased.
Vegeta gave them his death glare, but he didn't hit them because then Bulma appeared in the room. "VEGETA! If you harm one hair on those boys' head, you are sleeping on the couch! And that means no meals too! And that also means I won't fix the GR whenever you break it!"
The two demi-saiyans stuck out their tongues impudently. Vegeta growled at them, then stalked off to somewhere unknown.
~~`~~
Gohan lay, sprawled out on the grass, staring at the stars. There was something about this hill that made him feel so comfortable and peaceful. The wind gently brushed his hair, and the grass brushed his cheek. He remembered coming here a long time ago, when his dad was still alive...
Gohan shook his head. He was really running away from home, from the place where guilt consumed him constantly. Everyone had forgotten about it, but he secretly still blamed himself for his father's death. And here he was, lying here in the place where he and his father had once laid together...
^!^!^!^!^!^
The two creatures smirked. "Soon, soon. His emotional barrier is down. We will take him soon..." They were joined by a whole bunch of other creatures that echoed them. "Soon, soon, soon..."
^!^!^!^!^!^
~~`~~
Videl still couldn't sleep. Something was wrong. Something was going to happen, and Videl had a sinking feeling that it was going to happen to Gohan. Something very dangerous, something that maybe, just maybe, no one could stop. "No, I won't let it happen..." And once again, she flew off into the air, in search of her boyfriend.
~~`~~
Gohan woke up with a start. Obviously he had fallen asleep in the grass. Then he sensed Videl coming towards him. *What? She isn't asleep yet?* he sighed. Oh well, he would be glad to have some company that he actually enjoyed.
"Hi Gohan." She made a light touchdown on the ground and ran toward him.
Gohan swept her up and hugged her, but he whispered into her ear, "Why aren't you asleep yet?"
Videl shifted in his arms until she could look him in the eye. "Gohan, I think something bad is going to happen. I don't know what, but something bad will happen, and..." she gulped. "Gohan, I think it's going to happen to you..."
Gohan didn't doubt Videl's ability to sense trouble. "Something may happen to me Videl," he said quietly, stroking the hair out of her face, "but I want you to promise me something. Whatever happens to me, I don't want you to put yourself in danger for me, got it?"
Videl was about to protest. "But Gohan, what if I'm the only one that can help you?"
Gohan had a faraway look in his eyes. "No. If it's any trouble like I've had before, I always lose someone I love." He looked at Videl. "And I don't want that person to be you."
Videl sighed. "Why do you have to be so stubborn?!" she wailed.
"Would you want me any other way?"
Videl giggled at the thought of a NORMAL person called Gohan. "No, I guess not."
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"Now is the perfect time..."
^!^!^!^!^!^
~~`~~ Vegeta watched Gohan and Videl. "Hmph. That's a weakness. I can't believe I had to bend so low too to pick up someone like the woman." *But then again she isn't always that bad...*
~~`~~
What happened next shocked Vegeta.
"Oh, Gohan, why don't you get your attention off the human and direct more attention to me and my allies?" a mean voice wheezed.
Gohan's eyes narrowed. That voice was familiar. Too familiar. Then his eyes opened in shock. No, it couldn't be... he swallowed and turned around, and gasped.
"No! It can't be you! You're dead! You're all dead! We killed you all!"
One creature stepped forward. "What's the matter, boy? Don't you recognize me?"
Gohan recognized him, all right. He knew that guy too well. "Why you of all monsters, Frieza?"
~~`~~
In the forest, Vegeta drew his breath in sharply.
~~`~~
Frieza smirked. "Take a look around, while you still can."
If Gohan didn't know better, he would have thought this was a nightmare. There stood Garlic Jr. and his henchmen, Frieza, some androids, Nappa, Radditz, and worst of all, Cell. (A/N: Majin Buu isn't there because he's good, remember?)
"Gohan! Get out of the way!" Videl yelled suddenly, jumping in front of Gohan's unprotected body to block him. Garlic Jr.'s power beam caught her full force and sent her flying into a tree.
"Videl!" Gohan cried.
Immediately the group of bad guys, known as the 'Nightmares', appeared around Videl. Nappa looked over his shoulder at Gohan. "Say goodbye to your girlfriend!"
"No...NOT VIDEL!" Just as Frieza and Cell's beam power ball was about to hit Videl, Gohan appeared out of nowhere and blocked Videl's battered body from the onslaught.
Videl shut her eyes against the bright light. "Gohan!"
"Videl, I told you not to put yourself in danger, now you're hurt..." he chuckled lightly. "You're as stubborn as me..." he winced.
"Gohan, why'd you protect me? You're hurt badly!" she cried.
"Don't worry about me, you get out of here..." Struggling to his feet, he felt Vegeta nearby. Telepathically, he sent him a message. *Vegeta, you better take Videl home now. If she needs a doctor then get one. GO!* Gohan put Videl behind a tree where Vegeta could reach her without being seen.
~~`~~
Over in the mountains, Goku stopped pacing around his room. *Oh no! Gohan's in trouble!* "Chichi! I'm going to get Gohan!" he yelled, flying off frantically.
"Come back safe, Goku..." Chichi whispered.
~~`~~
Gohan faced the circle of nightmares that slowly closed tighter and tighter around him. He gritted his teeth. "Leave my family and friends alone! Masenko... HA!" he fired the attack he had learned during his battle with Frieza years ago, and it had grown considerably stronger. It managed to knock Garlic Jr.'s henchmen out, but no one cared.
"You are ours now, fool. You will pay for what your family and friends did to us. We will get our revenge!" The androids let themselves be absorbed by Cell, and he grew to his perfect form. Frieza underwent his transformation to his third stage. Garlic Jr. transformed too, since he didn't need the star anymore. Nappa just flexed his muscles, and Radditz turned Super Saiyan.
Gohan felt close to fainting. He had a massive headache that threatened to take over any second, and when he had been protecting Videl he forgot to create a barrier so that the beam would not injure him. But he knew he had to hold on. Holding out his hand, he shot millions of balls at them, each one finding their target.
When the dust cleared, it appeared that Garlic Jr. and Radditz had been taken care of. But Frieza, Nappa, and Cell still stood in front of him. "Well well, you feel tougher, now don't you? But, we have got some things in mind for you." Abruptly they charged forward and captured Gohan.
Gohan tried to back out of their reach, but Garlic Jr. and Radditz were in back of him. They tied a strong, blue rope around his chest, and when they secured the clasp on the rope, he screamed with pain. Cell smirked. "The rope gives out an electric shock to the wearer, as you already know. It also masks your ki, so when you're gone no one will know who you are!" He laughed maniacally.
Radditz laughed insanely. "No one can help you now! You are in our control! And no one will ever know of you ever again! I don't even care if you're my nephew or not! Da*n my brother, for all I care!" The five prepared to transport back to wherever they came from.
Goku arrived just as they formed their transporting ball. "Gohan!" he cried, reaching out a hand, but then- blip- they disappeared. Goku sank to his knees. "I'm sorry Gohan. You were right. I never was there. And I wasn't there for you just then. But mark my words, I WILL find you if it's the last thing I do!"
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Like it? Hate it? Don't know? Suggestions? Review! All right, I'm asking for at least four more reviews, making a total of 11. Please, or else I won't go on! Also give me some ideas here! Writer's block isn't helping!
Chihan: Gee, I wonder if Gohan will die or not. Well people will have to review before we find out!
Gohan: I don't wanna die! I wanna be with Videl! I don't wanna be with those guys! They're like a nightmare come true!
Chichi: Awwwww! Did I hear you say Videl! (turns to CG) Young lady! You better not kill Gohan or else it's FRYING PAN TIME!
CG: (ducks from the frying pan) Well I can kill Gohan anytime I want! But I need reviews or- (gets hit by frying pan)
Chihan & Gohan: Way to go Mom!
CG: (Pretends to be fainted) *whispers*In case you haven't figured it out yet, Chihan is Gohan's twin sister. Anyway, review! Please! Or I won't go on! That's what I was going to say until Chichi 'knocked' me out! (Gets hit one more time by Chichi's frying pan)