I do believe this is the shortest chapter I've ever written. Oh well. I promise the next ones will be longer. On that note, there will probably only be two more chapters to this story, mostly cause I can't think of a way to make it longer. Anyway, please review!
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Chapter 2: Mentors and Friends
Piccolo, Dende, and Mr. Popo also were waiting out front for him. Piccolo approached him first. "Good work kid. You've earned your reward. Say hello to your father for me." Piccolo said, putting his hand on Gohan's shoulder.
"Thank you Piccolo, for everything you've done for me. I know I'll see you in Other world." Gohan replied. Piccolo smiled a bit at that.
"Is that so? We'll see. You've made me proud." Piccolo replied, and then flew off. Gohan wasn't mad; he knew Piccolo wasn't much for words and what he had said was enough. Dende and Mr. Popo then approached Gohan.
"That was amazing, what you did. Too bad you can't come back. I was planning a couple more ways to embarrass you in front of your friends." Dende said, referring to his penchant for Gohan torture, "but you have earned your reward as Piccolo said. I just hope Other world has enough food, now that it has your father and you to support." Gohan could see tears welling up in the young Namek's eyes.
"Dende, you've been a great friend and guardian. Keep an eye out for Goten; he and Trunks are the hope for the future." Gohan requested. Dende nodded and Mr. Popo stepped forward.
"Wonderful work Gohan. Majin Buu did not stand a chance. It will not be the same without you, but you will be fine in Other world." Mr. Popo said in his precise voice.
"Thank you Mr. Popo." Gohan looked around the Lookout one more time, and then said "I need to be going. I still need to stop by Capsule Corp. and my family. I'll think of you often though." Gohan lifted into the air.
"Good bye Gohan! Say hello to Goku for me!" Dende called to the demi-Saiyan. Gohan turned and waved a final time, and then headed off towards West City.