A/N:: *grins* sorry it took me so long! With this particular story, I have so many ideas I don't know where to start! /_\ But I've got that ironed out for now! ^^
T-chan:: *rolls eyes* Yeah; for now.
Lexi:: *whaps her* Oh be quiet, muse.
Vegeta:: *smirks slightly* Oh, I don't know. I'm almost inclined to agree with the bratling for once! *sees Lexi's glare, gulps* um, almost… ^^
Lexi:: *rolls eyes, walks off to work on the story*
Disclaimer:: Why do we always have to do this? I mean, isn't once enough?
T-chan:: *smirks* but then there wouldn't be a place to put authors through hell every chapter! ^^
Lexi:: *mutters evilly under breath* whatever… I don't own dbz – so sue me.
::Chapter Three::
"One ki like mine…no, make that two kis like mine. Or maybe three? This is confusing!"
Suddenly everything made sense to Videl: just as she'd suspected, Gohan was Saiyaman!!! Growling deep in her throat, Videl sped up, determined to catch the wayward super hero before he reached his destination.
…Wherever that was…
Gohan sighed as he came up on the roof and pressed his watch button. Taking a deep breath, he closed his eyes and felt around to get a more definite lock on the kis.
One of them was quite near and very strong – stronger than he himself was. It also felt older… more mature. But that seemed right, didn't it? If they had time machines in the future, his future self might very well have come for a visit, which would explain why it was so strong…
But that still didn't explain the others he could feel.
Like the one that seemed really weak – as though it hadn't even gone through the trip to Namek yet! That didn't fit!
There was another over in the woods near his house, and it felt about his ki level. He wondered briefly if that meant that it might have come from an alternate timeline. Maybe that explained the varying ki strength!
But then he felt one near the site of the Cell Games. One that was powered into Super Saiya-jin… Gohan shuddered slightly – he doubted that one was from another timeline!
Fixating on the last ki signature, he 'saw' that it was currently on the move, zooming towards CC.
Gohan bit his lip, trying to decide which one he should check out first. The one flying to CC shouldn't be a problem – even if it was, Vegeta, Goten, and Trunks were all there to stop it.
The two who were in the wilderness around his house shouldn't be a problem since no one lived in the area and they didn't seem to be going anywhere at the moment… In fact, if he was lucky, the two would meet up with each other and make it easier to find them. But then again, with his current "luck", they'd either meet and start a small scale war, or they would meet and team up to destroy the world.
The ki at the Cell Game arena was probably important to check out – if it did turn out to be copies of himself, he wouldn't count on the mental stability of that one, seeing as it felt as if it was just pulled out of the middle of the fight…
He was about to take off in that direction when he heard a scream. He whirled around and looked in the other direction, 'spotting' the other ki. He did a double take as he realized that it was only a few blocks away – and apparently causing quite a ruckus.
He quickly changed his mind – the Cell Games ki would just have to wait.
Gohan was about to take of when Videl tackled him from behind, sending him tumbling to the concrete roof with a small squeek.
"Gee Videl, what was that for???"
"HA!!! I caught you Saiyaman! Or should I say Gohan???" She smirked in pride, straddling his back and poking him. "Isn't that right? You are Gohan, aren't you. I was right all along!"
Gohan winced at the proudly crowing girl who was sitting on his back. The screams in the distance were getting louder and more frantic: he needed to get down there!
"Look Videl, you're right – I'm Gohan."
Videl blinked. She'd honestly expected him to put up some kind of resistance and try to deny that he was Gohan! Her face suddenly fell as realization hit. If she knew that Saiyaman was Gohan, she knew both of their big secrets! Which left no more detective work for Satan Videl… She pouted angrily – this was all his fault! Now she didn't have an excuse to try and put them on the edge!
Poor Videl… No more torturing the poor demi Saiya-jin...
But Gohan was still talking, and she decided she'd better listen to what he was saying, if only to use it against him later…
"And, well, you see Videl – something really bad just popped up. Or, at least I think it's bad… You wouldn't be able to understand, but I really need to get going so I can try and fix it before someone gets hurt."
Videl's glare became more intense when she heard that part about not being able to understand. She was the daughter of the man who saved the world! She was the smartest girl in their high school! She was Satan Videl and understood everything!
"Look here buster, if you can understand it, I can understand it."
Gohan sighed in resignation. He kinda figured that she'd react like that… "Look Videl, I'll tell you what. Get off my back, let me do this, and when I'm done I'll explain it to you, okay?"
Videl smirked. That was more like it! She was about to get off when another thought struck her. "Alright Gohan, it's a deal. But I'm not sure I want to wait around school for you to come back. I'm going with you. I'm the strongest person - after my father of course - which means you might need me. I'm coming with you. And if you say no, I wont get off."
Gohan sighed and let his head drop to the floor with a muted thump. "Fine Videl, whatever you want. Just hurry up please – I can hear the screams and I'm getting really worried."
Videl squeaked and jumped off the teen-turned-super hero. "Why didn't you say so?! Now people might be dying!!!"
When she reached for her capsule jet, Gohan grabbed her hand and shook his head.
"No, we don't have time for that."
So saying, Saiyaman hopped into the air, Videl hugged to his chest.
Videl blinked a couple times as she realized she was now being carried. Through the air. By a boy. Who also happened to be her very hot best friend.
…not the best combination for a tomboy who is afraid of relationships. "GOOOOOOOHAAAAAAAN!!!"
Gohan hadn't been thinking when he'd scooped her up. If he had been paying attention, he wouldn't have grabbed her like this. He wouldn't be touching his incredibly sexy best friend in a fashion that one couldn't exactly label 'PG'…
Not to mention that his ears wouldn't be bleeding so profusely from the selfsame chick's frantic screaming. It was lucky that their destination was so close – he wouldn't be able to carry the shrieking bundle much longer…
Chibi Gohan looked about himself in confusion. It looked as if he was in the wilderness next to his house! But he couldn't be – he didn't feel his mom's ki anywhere near! Closing his eyes to concentrate, Chibi Gohan reached out his senses. It wasn't long before he felt the ki of good ol' Mr. Piccolo.
With a delighted yip, the little boy took off towards his mentor's ki.
Ssj Gohan snarled and sank to the ground. The area looked different then it had mere minutes before. Not only was Cell gone, all the Z Fighters were gone too!
**Daddy!**
Growing frantic, ssj Gohan sent out his senses, trying desperately to lock onto anything that even resembled his dad's.
Nothing.
Nothing!
Except for a strange ki that felt exactly like his. …Make that two kis like his… or three? This was confusing!
With an irritated growl, ssj Gohan shot into the air towards the nearest of the paradoxical kis.
Gt Gohan knelt down to touch the ground with his hands. It still felt so vibrant! He clenched his hands into fists as tears threatened to spill out. He had to be strong! He had a duty to carry out before he'd be able to see his family again.
**Oh Panny, I'm sorry baby – I guess daddy should've been training more… And Videl… I promise you that the next time I see you – no matter what the circumstances, I'm going to tell you I love you…**
Against his will, gt Gohan could feel a few tears escaping to run down his cheeks. Why did he always fail the ones he loved the most? With a saddened sigh, he sat back on his heels to simply enjoy the feeling of being on the earth again.
Mirai Gohan was frantic – until he flew over the first UNwrecked city he'd seen in far too long, that is. He stared down in astonishment at the bustling city. He didn't know what to think… what was going on? Even if this city hadn't been wrecked by the androids yet, they should still be way more cautious!
Even more nervous now, Mirai Gohan continued flying towards West Capitol – determined to find out what was going on from his young student.
He'd sworn long ago that his Videl hadn't died for nothing…
Long haired Gohan sighed in suppressed annoyance as he made his way through the crowded streets. He could understand why someone like him might scare them – especially the way he was dressed – but that didn't mean they had to scream at him like that!!! Their voices hurt his sensitive ears…
Lh Gohan growled lightly and debated just blasting them to hell… But no, that was the 'saiya-jin side' of him speaking… The Gohan side of him said to stick around on the ground and see what happened without destroying any humans.
Besides, if Videl ever learned that he'd even thought about killing an 'innocent bystander'… Sighing, Lh Gohan continued his stroll down the street.
A/N:: *grins, points to the section barriers* do you like the fishies? ^^
T-chan:: -_- Lexi, Lexi, Lexi… you will never change.
Lexi:: *grins* nor will you, ne? *smirks as Vegeta walks in and ki blasts her*
Vegeta:: *glares* Hey woman, where is that "Long Haired" kakabrat from?
Lexi:: *rolls eyes* if you'd been paying attention muse, you'd know that he's from Nadia Rose's story 'A Saiyan Homecoming'.
Vegeta:: *shrugs, snorts* Too busy training onna.
Lexi:: *sighs* Ah well, hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! I'm not sure when the next one will come out, but it shouldn't be too long…
T-chan:: That's what you said last time.
Lexi:: *wide eyed and innocent* but this time I really mean it!
T-chan:: -_-` Again – you'll never change Lexi, you'll never change.
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