Disclaimer: I don't own DBZ.
This is Gohan/Videl, probably some romance but that isn't the main purpose of this fic. The main purpose is 2 fold.
Firstly this is a challenge to myself to write something with chapters shorter than 5000 words, and preferably in the 2000 to 3000 word range. Both just for the heck of it, and to do something about my sister's (Pteska) need to impress me with longer chapters ;). Also to stop myself from constantly saying mine's bigger ;).
Pteska saying: I object your honour.
Judge saying: Approved.
TW saying: Withdrawn.
//Note, those last three lines are by Pteska.
Second it's a place for me to use all my rejected but funny scenes, as well as some new for this fic and funny scenes.
Responses to reviews:
To wind:
The full force of Gohan's memories isn't going to hit until the next chapter, as far as bad things happening at the tournament are concerned... Well I'm just going to let you read the chapter.
To immortal7:
Real life just keeps interfering, but I hope to keep updating somewhat regularly for the duration of the story. I'm afraid we're getting closer to the end by the chapter. But there are a couple of chapters still to go to be sure.
To DEE:
I feel so guilty, you can't wait for the second part of the surprise and I'm making you wait another chapter. The next chapter is going to start with the second part of the surprise, but it's not revealed here. Well at least it'll keep you coming back for more.
To Lady Foeseeker:
Thanks for accepting unhung as a word, this chapter fortunately came out a bit more quickly than the last.
To Exarikun:
You always have the right to complain, I just have the right not to take you seriously. :P
As for the reaction, it's in this chapter, but the really heavy events won't be until next chapter.
To Bcat:
Hope I'm catching you awake this time, otherwise it'll keep until tomorrow. Anyway I hope you're a-levels went well (if you've had them already). Enjoy the chapter (hope it isn't keeping you from your studies)
To Demi Devil:
Hope you're as successful as Gohan at reintegrating your Saiyan side when the time comes. I'm not too slow on this chapter, so enjoy.
To Griffin gurl:
You bet he'll show some skills.
To Johnny Rage:
I am going to update soon, actually got your review between finishing the chapter and doing the final editing on it. I hope I do keep improving, I certainly think I have since my earliest fanfic work. Glad you liked Gohan taking charge, I guess that means you like what I'm doing with his character, stick around for more strong Gohan action in this chapter.
Gohan Goes To Highschool
Chapter 12: Tournament
Gohan groaned inwardly as he finished breakfast and kept on groaning all through the process of entering the jet-copter again, taking off and landing in the familiar desert. The only outward sign he showed of his state of mind was a half pensive half scowling expression on his face, that kept even Videl from trying to talk to him.
It took nearly all his self-control not to let go as he saw the landscape. Everything from the hole where the ring had been to the huge canyon formed by the final Kamehameha showdown was filled with memories. Even the sight of it made him relive some part of the experience and he couldn't help but touch his left shoulder for a second, as if to reassure himself of his arm's function. Then, when he saw what looked like some sort of portable ring with Hercule in it, standing in the desert next to the crater of the old ring, his memories were blocked out by anger. Anger over his stolen glory and anger over every comment about tricks and cheating he'd heard Hercule make over the years.
With the full force of his will he repressed his anger and replaced it with resolve as he approached the edge of the ring with his classmates.
Once the whole group had assembled Mr. Stevenson stepped up into the ring as well. He walked over to the centre of the ring to greet Hercule and then pulled out his megaphone.
"Welcome everyone to the first annual Cell-games Announcement Memorial Tournament. Brought to you by Orange Star Highschool. This tournament has been organised as a complete surprise this year. Even the champ here," he pointed to Hercule, "was not informed until this morning. But he's agreed to do this so why don't you give him all a big round of applause."
Except for Gohan and Videl the entire class started to cheer wildly as Hercule gave the double v-sign.
"Yeah!" The champ roared, managing to reach all the audience without the need for a microphone. "It's me! I, the great Hercule Satan have agreed to help with this tournament. You will each be coached by me as you fight, and at the end of the tournament the winner will fight me."
The resolve that had taken shape in Gohan's mind instantly became a plan. Revenge would be his and it would be sweet.
Videl had been surprised at Gohan's reaction to the morning's announcement, though not as surprised as she would have been only a few days before. But when they left the ringside to warm up in the fifteen minute they were given to do so she was positively astounded by his behaviour. After a variety of somewhat surprising reactions his face had now settled into a neutral expression that looked as though it might be blown of by a violent burst of emotion at any time. It was almost as if part of Gohan's inner turmoil manifested itself visibly through the mask of neutrality he'd forced upon it. She couldn't help but wonder what was going on inside his head, but didn't want to question him too much out of respect for his privacy.
"Gohan what are you doing?" She asked as he sat down, cross-legged.
"Meditating. I'll prepare in my own way."
His voice was as non-expressive as his face, but seemed to belie some deep-seated emotion and she couldn't help but notice the emphasis on 'my own way.' He clearly wanted to be left alone.
"Very well, I'll be doing some warming up exercises, see you at the start of the first round."
He merely nodded as he closed his eyes.
Fourteen minutes exactly after he'd closed them Gohan opened his eyes again. His meditations hadn't been as easy as they normally were, but the inner-struggle had strengthened him and given him greater clarity. Most of the more violent instincts of his Saiyan side had been subdued, his mental powers had been sharpened and his body focused.
Lightly he walked to the ring. He could tell from the feel of the earth through his soles that his senses had been sharpened as well, including his sense of touch.
As he walked up to the ring Videl approached him.
"Hey Gohan."
"Hey Videl."
"I just wanted to wish you luck, you're up against Sharpner in the first round."
"Thanks, but I won't need it. I know I can handle him."
"Well I hope so, I hope we'll meet in the final, we're at opposite ends of the draw."
"Good luck to you then Videl."
She nodded and he walked past her, to the board with students' names that had been put up.
There were thirty-two pupils in all, which meant 4 rounds and then the final. But the fights would mostly be short anyway, so Gohan didn't see any problem with that schedule. His fight with Sharpner was the first one scheduled and out of the corner of his eye he could already see Sharpner making his way to the ring.
With a quick glance over the rest of the board he gave a quick nod and turned, walking up to the ring as well.
Sharpner made a big show of getting into the ring, striking a poses as he climb the steps but Gohan just jumped lightly onto the white stone structure. The jump earned him some applause, as the ring was three and a half feet high, but most of the class had gotten used to the idea that Gohan wasn't a run of the mill nerd by now.
"So nerd-boy." Sharpner challenged as he finally reached the ring. "It's you and me for the first round. Get ready to go down."
"Thank you for the advice." Gohan answered in a cold voice. "But I require no such preparation as the event is not going to occur."
His phrasing was apparently beyond the blond who just stood there grinning and dropped into his stance.
"Alright." Mr. Stevenson, who was acting as referee took up his duties. "Get ready to fight. And... begin!"
Sharpner immediately tried to attack with a punch, but Gohan simply grabbed his fist and wrist and tossed the boy over his shoulder and out of the ring.
Without even looking back to where Sharpner had fallen Gohan walked down the stairs on the other side of the ring and past Mr. Stevenson who was still standing right next to them.
"He's out." He commented dryly as he passed the teacher.
Videl watched as the fights progressed. The ease of Gohan's victory over Sharpner had left everyone including herself a little unsettled. Her own first round challenge, Angela, took no effort at all as the girl fled and jumped out of the ring at the sight of Videl, and the next rounds were also of little interest. Almost as though fate was at work, she and Gohan each progressed with the greatest of ease to a meeting in the final. The only thing strange was that while Gohan had the tough side of the draw, facing four experienced fighters he seemed to fight almost without awareness. As if he were merely going through the motions, in a bored fashion.
After Videl's semi-final match, in which she for the first time faced a fighter of some skill, the final came and the two of them stood facing each other across the ring. She couldn't help but feel unsure of her own ability. Gohan hadn't spoken since the 'He's out' comment after the Sharpner match. He had made no sound all through lunch and during all the other fights, it seemed from time to time as though his mind was somewhere else.
"And... begin!" Mr. Stevenson's signal shook her out of all contemplations.
She checked her stance and waited, in all four of his fights getting to the final Gohan had never attacked. Every time he'd defended, but she wasn't going to leave him that option, she was going to wait and make him move first.
[Videl, I'm sorry, but I have to do this.]
His mind's voice surprised her as it echoed through her head.
"Do what?" Inadvertently she voiced her reply.
"This."
The next thing she noticed was his attack, with an unexpected speed he rushed towards her and started pushing her back using kicks and punches to force her to move on occasion, but mostly just shoving her back until she fell backwards out of the ring.
"I win." Gohan announced softly.
Mr. Stevenson and Hercule both seemed too stunned to speak. But Videl didn't care about that as she stood up again. "Good fight Gohan."
"Thanks you didn't do so bad yourself."
Gohan had now jumped down from the ring and was standing next to her, so Videl stood on her toes to whisper in his ear. "Do you think you could beat my dad?"
Gohan's gaze seemed to be locked on something in the distance as he nodded. He didn't look at her, didn't blink, just stared over her shoulder to the top of a nearby cliff, but never the less, he nodded.
'Good.' Videl thought. 'My dad really needs to get beaten by someone, maybe then he'll keep his ego in check a bit more.'
As she was thinking Gohan had already turned and jumped back into the ring. He'd apparently torn his eyes from whatever he had been staring at, and was now looking at her father and Mr. Stevenson who were talking on the other side of the ring.
Finally the two men stepped into the ring and Mr. Stevenson announced the next fight.
"Alright ladies and gentlemen. Sorry to keep you waiting, but the champ had to prepare for his fight. Now we will have the special fight between the World Champion of Martial Arts, Hercule Satan and the winner of The First Annual Cell Games Announcement Memorial Tournament, Son Gohan!"
There were relatively few cheers outside the ring. Videl noticed it but wasn't surprised, there was a tension in the air unlike any she'd ever felt before. It seemed to be coming from her father and Gohan, or maybe just from Gohan, as he and her father were locked in a staring contest in the ring.
After just a few seconds her father was forced to avert his eyes. Clearly he'd lost the first part of the fight though he tried to make up for it with his usual bravado.
"So, you're name is Son Gohan?"
Gohan merely nodded in response, never once removing his eyes from her father's face.
"Any relation to Son Goku?"
"I'm his son."
Videl could tell from the tone of Gohan's voice that her father was treading dangerous ground here, he sounded colder and more distant than she'd ever heard him.
"Well I'm surprised you managed to beat my little girl then. She must have slipped or something. After all your father wasn't a real martial artist, he just used tricks."
Gohan's voice, which had been cold before, was even colder, as cold as ice in fact, as he answered. "Is that a fact Mr. Satan?"
Her father still didn't seem to notice it as he nodded.
"Just tricks?" Gohan asked, and her dad nodded again. "Very well then, how's this for a trick."
To Videl's surprise her dad's feet left the ground to let him hover about a foot above the ground.
"What, what's happening?" He sputtered.
"Simple telekinesis Mr. Satan. I'm using it to lift your body of the ground."
Her dad was dropped back onto the ring floor and immediately rushed at Gohan, until he was suddenly stopped about three feet from the boy.
"This," Gohan calmly, yet icily, continued his explanations, "is a telekinetic wall, telekinesis is of course the mental use of physical force, so I can use it to create an invisible wall that only those with the necessary strength can penetrate. It would seem that you don't measure up. So let's dispense with the telekinesis for now."
Immediately something changed and her father was launched forward, heading for Gohan again. Videl's surprise was now considerably less as Gohan seized her father's hand and used it to throw him back across the ring.
For the first time Gohan dropped into a stance, which as far as Videl could see was flawless. "Let's finish this."
Her dad still didn't seem to have gotten the message and nodded. With a fist pulled back he rushed forward. "Megaton punch!"
Gohan didn't seem to respond until the last instant, when he simply brought up a finger to stop the incoming fist as though it were merely a child's playful attempt to hit him.
"Tut, tut. This simply won't do, I'll have to finish this fight myself." Gohan said, his voice full of condesention and still so cold it made Videl worry that she might get frostbite just from listening.
The next thing Videl saw, his fist was on her father's face, planted squarely between the eyes, as he father just stood there for a seemingly very long second and then simply fell on his back, out cold.
Gohan simply beat the dust of his hands. "Well that takes care of that." He commented calmly. "Now what was this other surprise we were told about?"
The class just stared at him in shock, until Videl finally started to clap. Soon the noise spread through the group, a slowly swelling wave of sound as first Erasa and soon most other boys and girls picked it up, applauding not the statement, but the victory that had preceded it.
***
Next time on Gohan Goes to Highschool, after the applause dies down the surprise will be revealed. And the aftermath of Hercule's defeat, how will the class react to Gohan now? Find out next time.
Well that's chapter 12, now I'll get back to working on Life Is Strange chapter 18 and of course, on chapter 13 for this fic. Anyway, review if you liked it.
This is Gohan/Videl, probably some romance but that isn't the main purpose of this fic. The main purpose is 2 fold.
Firstly this is a challenge to myself to write something with chapters shorter than 5000 words, and preferably in the 2000 to 3000 word range. Both just for the heck of it, and to do something about my sister's (Pteska) need to impress me with longer chapters ;). Also to stop myself from constantly saying mine's bigger ;).
Pteska saying: I object your honour.
Judge saying: Approved.
TW saying: Withdrawn.
//Note, those last three lines are by Pteska.
Second it's a place for me to use all my rejected but funny scenes, as well as some new for this fic and funny scenes.
Responses to reviews:
To wind:
The full force of Gohan's memories isn't going to hit until the next chapter, as far as bad things happening at the tournament are concerned... Well I'm just going to let you read the chapter.
To immortal7:
Real life just keeps interfering, but I hope to keep updating somewhat regularly for the duration of the story. I'm afraid we're getting closer to the end by the chapter. But there are a couple of chapters still to go to be sure.
To DEE:
I feel so guilty, you can't wait for the second part of the surprise and I'm making you wait another chapter. The next chapter is going to start with the second part of the surprise, but it's not revealed here. Well at least it'll keep you coming back for more.
To Lady Foeseeker:
Thanks for accepting unhung as a word, this chapter fortunately came out a bit more quickly than the last.
To Exarikun:
You always have the right to complain, I just have the right not to take you seriously. :P
As for the reaction, it's in this chapter, but the really heavy events won't be until next chapter.
To Bcat:
Hope I'm catching you awake this time, otherwise it'll keep until tomorrow. Anyway I hope you're a-levels went well (if you've had them already). Enjoy the chapter (hope it isn't keeping you from your studies)
To Demi Devil:
Hope you're as successful as Gohan at reintegrating your Saiyan side when the time comes. I'm not too slow on this chapter, so enjoy.
To Griffin gurl:
You bet he'll show some skills.
To Johnny Rage:
I am going to update soon, actually got your review between finishing the chapter and doing the final editing on it. I hope I do keep improving, I certainly think I have since my earliest fanfic work. Glad you liked Gohan taking charge, I guess that means you like what I'm doing with his character, stick around for more strong Gohan action in this chapter.
Gohan Goes To Highschool
Chapter 12: Tournament
Gohan groaned inwardly as he finished breakfast and kept on groaning all through the process of entering the jet-copter again, taking off and landing in the familiar desert. The only outward sign he showed of his state of mind was a half pensive half scowling expression on his face, that kept even Videl from trying to talk to him.
It took nearly all his self-control not to let go as he saw the landscape. Everything from the hole where the ring had been to the huge canyon formed by the final Kamehameha showdown was filled with memories. Even the sight of it made him relive some part of the experience and he couldn't help but touch his left shoulder for a second, as if to reassure himself of his arm's function. Then, when he saw what looked like some sort of portable ring with Hercule in it, standing in the desert next to the crater of the old ring, his memories were blocked out by anger. Anger over his stolen glory and anger over every comment about tricks and cheating he'd heard Hercule make over the years.
With the full force of his will he repressed his anger and replaced it with resolve as he approached the edge of the ring with his classmates.
Once the whole group had assembled Mr. Stevenson stepped up into the ring as well. He walked over to the centre of the ring to greet Hercule and then pulled out his megaphone.
"Welcome everyone to the first annual Cell-games Announcement Memorial Tournament. Brought to you by Orange Star Highschool. This tournament has been organised as a complete surprise this year. Even the champ here," he pointed to Hercule, "was not informed until this morning. But he's agreed to do this so why don't you give him all a big round of applause."
Except for Gohan and Videl the entire class started to cheer wildly as Hercule gave the double v-sign.
"Yeah!" The champ roared, managing to reach all the audience without the need for a microphone. "It's me! I, the great Hercule Satan have agreed to help with this tournament. You will each be coached by me as you fight, and at the end of the tournament the winner will fight me."
The resolve that had taken shape in Gohan's mind instantly became a plan. Revenge would be his and it would be sweet.
Videl had been surprised at Gohan's reaction to the morning's announcement, though not as surprised as she would have been only a few days before. But when they left the ringside to warm up in the fifteen minute they were given to do so she was positively astounded by his behaviour. After a variety of somewhat surprising reactions his face had now settled into a neutral expression that looked as though it might be blown of by a violent burst of emotion at any time. It was almost as if part of Gohan's inner turmoil manifested itself visibly through the mask of neutrality he'd forced upon it. She couldn't help but wonder what was going on inside his head, but didn't want to question him too much out of respect for his privacy.
"Gohan what are you doing?" She asked as he sat down, cross-legged.
"Meditating. I'll prepare in my own way."
His voice was as non-expressive as his face, but seemed to belie some deep-seated emotion and she couldn't help but notice the emphasis on 'my own way.' He clearly wanted to be left alone.
"Very well, I'll be doing some warming up exercises, see you at the start of the first round."
He merely nodded as he closed his eyes.
Fourteen minutes exactly after he'd closed them Gohan opened his eyes again. His meditations hadn't been as easy as they normally were, but the inner-struggle had strengthened him and given him greater clarity. Most of the more violent instincts of his Saiyan side had been subdued, his mental powers had been sharpened and his body focused.
Lightly he walked to the ring. He could tell from the feel of the earth through his soles that his senses had been sharpened as well, including his sense of touch.
As he walked up to the ring Videl approached him.
"Hey Gohan."
"Hey Videl."
"I just wanted to wish you luck, you're up against Sharpner in the first round."
"Thanks, but I won't need it. I know I can handle him."
"Well I hope so, I hope we'll meet in the final, we're at opposite ends of the draw."
"Good luck to you then Videl."
She nodded and he walked past her, to the board with students' names that had been put up.
There were thirty-two pupils in all, which meant 4 rounds and then the final. But the fights would mostly be short anyway, so Gohan didn't see any problem with that schedule. His fight with Sharpner was the first one scheduled and out of the corner of his eye he could already see Sharpner making his way to the ring.
With a quick glance over the rest of the board he gave a quick nod and turned, walking up to the ring as well.
Sharpner made a big show of getting into the ring, striking a poses as he climb the steps but Gohan just jumped lightly onto the white stone structure. The jump earned him some applause, as the ring was three and a half feet high, but most of the class had gotten used to the idea that Gohan wasn't a run of the mill nerd by now.
"So nerd-boy." Sharpner challenged as he finally reached the ring. "It's you and me for the first round. Get ready to go down."
"Thank you for the advice." Gohan answered in a cold voice. "But I require no such preparation as the event is not going to occur."
His phrasing was apparently beyond the blond who just stood there grinning and dropped into his stance.
"Alright." Mr. Stevenson, who was acting as referee took up his duties. "Get ready to fight. And... begin!"
Sharpner immediately tried to attack with a punch, but Gohan simply grabbed his fist and wrist and tossed the boy over his shoulder and out of the ring.
Without even looking back to where Sharpner had fallen Gohan walked down the stairs on the other side of the ring and past Mr. Stevenson who was still standing right next to them.
"He's out." He commented dryly as he passed the teacher.
Videl watched as the fights progressed. The ease of Gohan's victory over Sharpner had left everyone including herself a little unsettled. Her own first round challenge, Angela, took no effort at all as the girl fled and jumped out of the ring at the sight of Videl, and the next rounds were also of little interest. Almost as though fate was at work, she and Gohan each progressed with the greatest of ease to a meeting in the final. The only thing strange was that while Gohan had the tough side of the draw, facing four experienced fighters he seemed to fight almost without awareness. As if he were merely going through the motions, in a bored fashion.
After Videl's semi-final match, in which she for the first time faced a fighter of some skill, the final came and the two of them stood facing each other across the ring. She couldn't help but feel unsure of her own ability. Gohan hadn't spoken since the 'He's out' comment after the Sharpner match. He had made no sound all through lunch and during all the other fights, it seemed from time to time as though his mind was somewhere else.
"And... begin!" Mr. Stevenson's signal shook her out of all contemplations.
She checked her stance and waited, in all four of his fights getting to the final Gohan had never attacked. Every time he'd defended, but she wasn't going to leave him that option, she was going to wait and make him move first.
[Videl, I'm sorry, but I have to do this.]
His mind's voice surprised her as it echoed through her head.
"Do what?" Inadvertently she voiced her reply.
"This."
The next thing she noticed was his attack, with an unexpected speed he rushed towards her and started pushing her back using kicks and punches to force her to move on occasion, but mostly just shoving her back until she fell backwards out of the ring.
"I win." Gohan announced softly.
Mr. Stevenson and Hercule both seemed too stunned to speak. But Videl didn't care about that as she stood up again. "Good fight Gohan."
"Thanks you didn't do so bad yourself."
Gohan had now jumped down from the ring and was standing next to her, so Videl stood on her toes to whisper in his ear. "Do you think you could beat my dad?"
Gohan's gaze seemed to be locked on something in the distance as he nodded. He didn't look at her, didn't blink, just stared over her shoulder to the top of a nearby cliff, but never the less, he nodded.
'Good.' Videl thought. 'My dad really needs to get beaten by someone, maybe then he'll keep his ego in check a bit more.'
As she was thinking Gohan had already turned and jumped back into the ring. He'd apparently torn his eyes from whatever he had been staring at, and was now looking at her father and Mr. Stevenson who were talking on the other side of the ring.
Finally the two men stepped into the ring and Mr. Stevenson announced the next fight.
"Alright ladies and gentlemen. Sorry to keep you waiting, but the champ had to prepare for his fight. Now we will have the special fight between the World Champion of Martial Arts, Hercule Satan and the winner of The First Annual Cell Games Announcement Memorial Tournament, Son Gohan!"
There were relatively few cheers outside the ring. Videl noticed it but wasn't surprised, there was a tension in the air unlike any she'd ever felt before. It seemed to be coming from her father and Gohan, or maybe just from Gohan, as he and her father were locked in a staring contest in the ring.
After just a few seconds her father was forced to avert his eyes. Clearly he'd lost the first part of the fight though he tried to make up for it with his usual bravado.
"So, you're name is Son Gohan?"
Gohan merely nodded in response, never once removing his eyes from her father's face.
"Any relation to Son Goku?"
"I'm his son."
Videl could tell from the tone of Gohan's voice that her father was treading dangerous ground here, he sounded colder and more distant than she'd ever heard him.
"Well I'm surprised you managed to beat my little girl then. She must have slipped or something. After all your father wasn't a real martial artist, he just used tricks."
Gohan's voice, which had been cold before, was even colder, as cold as ice in fact, as he answered. "Is that a fact Mr. Satan?"
Her father still didn't seem to notice it as he nodded.
"Just tricks?" Gohan asked, and her dad nodded again. "Very well then, how's this for a trick."
To Videl's surprise her dad's feet left the ground to let him hover about a foot above the ground.
"What, what's happening?" He sputtered.
"Simple telekinesis Mr. Satan. I'm using it to lift your body of the ground."
Her dad was dropped back onto the ring floor and immediately rushed at Gohan, until he was suddenly stopped about three feet from the boy.
"This," Gohan calmly, yet icily, continued his explanations, "is a telekinetic wall, telekinesis is of course the mental use of physical force, so I can use it to create an invisible wall that only those with the necessary strength can penetrate. It would seem that you don't measure up. So let's dispense with the telekinesis for now."
Immediately something changed and her father was launched forward, heading for Gohan again. Videl's surprise was now considerably less as Gohan seized her father's hand and used it to throw him back across the ring.
For the first time Gohan dropped into a stance, which as far as Videl could see was flawless. "Let's finish this."
Her dad still didn't seem to have gotten the message and nodded. With a fist pulled back he rushed forward. "Megaton punch!"
Gohan didn't seem to respond until the last instant, when he simply brought up a finger to stop the incoming fist as though it were merely a child's playful attempt to hit him.
"Tut, tut. This simply won't do, I'll have to finish this fight myself." Gohan said, his voice full of condesention and still so cold it made Videl worry that she might get frostbite just from listening.
The next thing Videl saw, his fist was on her father's face, planted squarely between the eyes, as he father just stood there for a seemingly very long second and then simply fell on his back, out cold.
Gohan simply beat the dust of his hands. "Well that takes care of that." He commented calmly. "Now what was this other surprise we were told about?"
The class just stared at him in shock, until Videl finally started to clap. Soon the noise spread through the group, a slowly swelling wave of sound as first Erasa and soon most other boys and girls picked it up, applauding not the statement, but the victory that had preceded it.
***
Next time on Gohan Goes to Highschool, after the applause dies down the surprise will be revealed. And the aftermath of Hercule's defeat, how will the class react to Gohan now? Find out next time.
Well that's chapter 12, now I'll get back to working on Life Is Strange chapter 18 and of course, on chapter 13 for this fic. Anyway, review if you liked it.