How could I convince Gabrielle that her talking to them might also lead to the opposite effect? Sometimes girls are so incorrigible! But I wandered over where Jacien Kith was. I don't know why.
"Hello, Gohan." He said. I was astounded. How could he tell it was me?
"Hello, Jacien. How are you?" I asked as civil as possible.
"Fine. How is Gabrielle this fine day? The day we were going to get married is rapidly approaching and I do still plan to have her as my wife. She owes me." Jacien said. This guy was a million times more egotistical than even Vegeta, and Vegeta was dead!
"But she doesn't want to marry you." I said, still trying to be civil.
"She will. She will. I enabled something to happen. She will be forever obligated to me." Jacien said.
"What are you talking about?" I asked.
"You shall see, Mr. Son. I won't be something you will like. I can guarantee you that." Jacien said. I was still unsure but I left. He was creeping me out.
"Yeah! So you know I went to the store and saw him there. I was like, hey Paulo how are you? And then he asked if I was going to the winter formal and I said well yeah. Who isn't? And then he asked me if I would like to go with him. I said sure, why not?" A girl named Vanessa babbled. I was trying to be normal again, as fruitless as it was becoming.
"So, Gabrielle, how far have you and Gohan gone?" A girl named Colette asked.
"Why?" I demanded.
"Just curiosity." Colette said.
"Not far. We are soul mates." I said, defending my position.
"Okay…now for real life. Come on, Gabrielle. Jacien told us how far you and him were." Valerie pressed.
"What do you mean. What did he tell you?" I demanded.
"That you and him were rather…umm…shall we say intimate." Colette said, giggling.
"WHY I NEVER!" I said, exploding. I stormed away from there. I ran straight for Jacien. "What is this crap spreading lies about me!"
"They wouldn't be lies if you did it now." Jacien said.
"NO! NEVER! You hear me, blind boy? You are more egotistical now than ever before. I never did anything more than kiss you and believe me, right now there is a very nasty taste in my mouth." I said, angrily.
"Calm down babe. You will get more than that when I am through with you." He said.
"And then I think it's time to blast you into oblivion!" I said, raging. I covered my mouth. Did that come out of me?
"Gabrielle!" Gohan said, pulling me away. "Where in Kami's name did you hear that phrase?" Gohan asked.
"I do not know. It sounded good at the time though." I admitted.
"That was Vegeta's catch phrase…" I said.
"Who's Vegitea?" Alexia asked, poorly pronouncing his name.
"Vegeta is my dad's distant relative." Gohan said.
"Isn't your dad dead?" Alexia asked.
"Yeah…how would you know?" Gohan asked.
"My dad was the infamous Tolin. He fought your dad in the World Martial Arts Tournament way long time ago. You look so much like him, it's almost unmistakable." Alexia explained.
"Well, thank you." Gohan said. He seemed honored. His father must have been a great man…or at least a great father.
"Gohan…would you consider doing a speech in your father's honor?" Alexia asked, intrigued.
"I suppose but he died a long time ago…I don't know if remember enough about him to make an interesting speech." Gohan said.
"Oh that's okay. And Gabby, you must do a speech about your mom and Angela." Alexia said, dashing off.
"Oh dunder!" I swore, trying to be lady-like. "No, please. I don't really want to."
"Ah ha…That's funny. But really Gabby, you absolutely must! Plus you have one more song to sing." Alexia said, smiling.
"Alex! That would almost kill me!" I said, my throat was still raw.
"But your fans await!" Alexia said, smiling.
"Alright. But those last three songs are it!" I said.
"Of course…but before you do sing, you have to dance to one song." Alexia said. That girl was devious!
"Okay, Seniors…it's time to embark on your futures. Graduation begins in five minutes!" My uncle called.
"Five minutes?! Oh my! Gohan…I don't even have my gown on yet!" I said, panicking.
"Oh calm down. It's five minutes until they start sitting the A's. You are an Y, Gabrielle. You don't have to freak out!" Alexia said.
"Oh…okay." I said. All in all the graduation ceremony was a little boring for me but I was waiting for the dance. Diana and Joann and my father were all in the audience. As was Bulma and Trunks. After the graduation the fun really began. It was time for the Senior Goodbye dance. Its theme was "You'll be in my heart" and it was definitely a night I will never forget.
My mother and Grandfather were watching the graduation and I could definitely tell they were very proud. I know I was. Gabrielle was beaming.
"And now we say congratulations are in order. Congratulations to all the Seniors. You will not be soon forgotten. I am sure the feeling here is mutual that we all wish you to achieve never before heights. But always remember who you are and never let go of that." The principal said.
"And I would like to add that it has been a real honor to be your class president. You guys were great!" Alexia said with tears in her eyes. Gabrielle was so happy and I could feel her happiness radiate into my being.
The dance was definitely something to remember. First came the congratulations. Then came the toasts, with ginger ale, of course. Then the dance and the singing.
"So are you ready yet?" Alexia asked me.
"I guess. I think I shall do female solo first and then male solo and then duet. Good deal?" I asked.
"Fine with me. Be ready in about five minutes." Alexia said, she walked around and got the songs. "Okay. Hope you are ready you two."
"I am ready." I said.
"Me too." Gohan agreed.
"Okay…" Alexia said, jumping on the stage. "Okay all you graduated seniors. The sweetest couple is now ready to sing their three songs and then they will do the tow song duet dance. Anybody not wishing to hear them the DJ will be playing songs in the divided section. Okay, Let's Begin. Gabrielle elected to do her solo first."
I took a deep breath and stepped on to the stage. The song began and I could feel the music pound right into my dreams.
When I see you there I am so aware of how lucky I am baby
Cause I don't deserve, I don't come close to understanding baby
The logic of your kind of trust, It amazes me
That someone like you would care enough to just believe
Your faith in me
It pulls me through when there's nothing around to hold on to
When I fall, when I'm weak all the strength that I need is
Your faith baby, Your faith in me
Even when I fall I get along because our love is real baby
It's like salvation to my soul cause that's how it feels baby
The sacred thing that I keep close to carry on
And I know that I will be all right in your healing arms
Your faith in me
It pulls me through when there's nothing around to hold on to
When I fall, when I'm weak all the strength that I need is
Your faith baby, Your faith in me
You make me feel I can walk on water
I can reach above the stars
And nothing comes against me, safe within your arms
Your faith in me
It pulls me through when there's nothing around to hold on to
When I fall, when I'm weak all the strength that I need is
Your faith baby, Your faith in me
Your faith in me
"Wow! Gabrielle! What a perfect song…of course I picked it but never the less…you did wonderfully. Your turn, Gohan." Alexia said. Even though she said there was the DJ on the other side it seemed like no one went over there.
Gabrielle was so perfect. She sang like an angel. My turn…oh boy.
When winter comes then summer
When there's no more forever
That's when I'll stop loving you
I'm sure you've heard these words before
And I know it's hard for you to trust them once more
You're afraid it all might end and
A broken heart is scared of breaking again
But you've got to believe me
I'll never leave you, You will never cry
As long as I am there
And I will always be there
You will never be without love
When winter comes then summer
When there's no more forever
When lies become the truth
Oh you know then baby
That's when I'll stop loving
That's when I'll stop loving you
As long as sunlight lights the sky
The light of love will be found in these eyes of mine
I will shine that light for you
You're the only one I'll ever give this heart to
What I am trying to say is nothing will change this
There will be no time that you won't find me there
Cause I will always be there
You will always have all my love
When winter comes then summer
When there's no more forever
When lies become the truth
Oh you know then baby
That's when I'll stop loving
That's when I'll stop loving you
That's when I'll stop loving you
When this world doesn't turn anymore
When all the stars all decide to stop shining
Till then I'm going to be by your side
I'm gonna be loving you forever
And every day of my life
Well you'll know then baby
That's when I'll stop loving you
When winter comes then summer
When there's no more forever
When lies become the truth
Oh you know then baby
That's when I'll stop loving
That's when I'll stop loving you
That's when I'll stop loving you.
"GOHAN!!" Gabrielle said, embracing me. "You were wonderful…"
"As were you." I said.
"Thanks…" She said. We kissed and there was a echo of 'Awww' throughout the room.
"Well sweetest couple. You have one more song to sing and then it's to the dancing." Alexia said. "And of course, it's the duet."
"Of course." Gabrielle agreed.
There's one thing I'm sure of
Is that we will always be
Even the road seems to get a little rough
It's for you I live I can do anything
And it will never be too much
In my darkest hour you are
There to light the way
And when I'm down
You always lift me up again
Oh, oh, oh.
You know me better
Than I know myself
You comfort me and let me know
With you I'm gonna win
Walk with me hand in hand
We will help each other understand
How to get through
There will never be a day
That will grow apart
So we'll forever be
Together hand in hand
Sometimes I'm wrong
And even in that case
You didn't go away
You stayed right next to me
As time goes on
I realize that you're for me
And I will love you for eternity
In my darkest hour you are
There to light the way
And when I'm down
You always lift me up again
Oh, oh, oh.
You know me better
Than I know myself
You comfort me and let me know
With you I'm gonna win
Walk with me hand in hand
We will help each other understand
How to get through
There will never be a day
That will grow apart
So we'll forever be
Together hand in hand
"Okay…that was great you guys!! But now it's the dance and I promise that is the last thing you have to do to be in the spotlight." Alexia said.
"You better be telling the truth!" I warned.
"I am." Alexia said sweetly. You song is We Are One and it is so perfect for you. It was voted on this year!"
"Uh-huh…" Was all I could say. At least I didn't have to sing anymore.
"Okay…Lights if you please." Alexia said. The lights dimmed and the song began.
Two very different people
Too scared to get along
Till two hearts beat together
Underneath one sun
One very special moment
Can turn a destiny
And what some would say
Could never change
Has changed for you and me
The song almost fit us and I looked up in surprise. Gabrielle was swept away by the dance. I guess I was too but it is kind of hard for me to imagine myself like that. Must be a guy thing.
Cause its all in the way you look through your eyes
And when all is said and done
All of the fear and all of the lies are not hard to overcome
It's all in the way you look at it
That makes you strong
We were two
Now we are one
I could not have picked a better song. It was so perfect for us. Gohan was surprised but he tried to hide it. He must have forgotten I could read his emotions. His song was so great. Alexia must have had help picking them out. My uncle and Kira must have helped.
We are two very different people
So much to overcome
So why care for one another
When there's so much to be done
Cause sometimes it's necessary
Just to look how far we've come
You could say my friend that it's the end
Or a new tale has begun
Everyone in the Senior class had to be watching. It seemed like they all wanted to be here. Not like I blame them. I was enjoying every second and all unhappy thoughts were pushed out of my mind.
Cause its all in the way you look through your eyes
And when all is said and done
All of the fear and all of the lies are not hard to overcome
It's all in the way you look at it
That makes you strong
We were two
Now we are one
Alexia was smiling widely as Gohan and I continued to dance. All my worries seemed to fall off of me and fall to the floor and as we danced, they were ripped to shreds. Not that I wanted them anyways. It almost had the same affect as flying. And I do stress almost.
And one moment in time
Is all the time we need
Just to make a difference
To make it better for you and me
If you just believe
I could not remember a happier time in my life. My dear sweet Gabrielle was among her people and she was really happy. I couldn't bear to ruin it by saying anything negative. Her eyes were so alive. I could proudly say that I did save her from herself. All we had been through was running through my mind, the last year of school. I was most definitely sure I would spend the rest of my life with Gabrielle, mutually making each other happy.
Oh yeah, just open your eyes
Its all in the way you look through your eyes
And when all is said and done
All of the fear and all of the lies are not hard to overcome
It's all in the way you look at it
That makes you strong
We were two
Now we are one
We were two
Now we are one
"Okay…now that's over. Time to get to work." Alexia whispered. But with my better than human hearing I heard them and I motioned for Gabrielle who was talking to Kira who was gawking on how well Gabrielle and I dance. She quickly excused herself.
"What?" She asked, walking over to me.
"They are going." I said, whispering
"Oh…let's follow. In the air of course." Gabrielle said, with a glimmer in her eyes.
"But what happens if they do it in a forest?" I asked.
"Oh come on…we can still follow them." She said.
"Alright. But you better be right…" I warned.
"I always am." Gabrielle said. And we took off.
Author's Note: Well that's chapter thirteen…not like anyone is reading it but it does make me feel better to post it. So at least if anyone is reading and not reviewing so I would have any clue if anyone read it at least they won't be disappointed. I have great plans for the next chapter but I really would like reader (if there is any) input to what you think should happen to Gohan and Gabrielle. And if (being the operative word) you do suggest something and I happen to use it I will surely cite that in my Author's note…Although sorry GV if you are reading this that I forgot to cite your idea from Chapter 6 but I am forgetful. So now I did. PLEASE! PLEASE PLEASE review so I at least know someone is reading it. Or if you would rather send me a suggestion my email is ice_princess_cimorene@yahoo.com. Comments and suggestion are requested, PLEASE!!!!!!! Oh, and if you are like (to any that are actually reading this) "Are these songs ever gonna end?" Well, yes. I promise there will be no songs or no sappiness in the next chapter. I promise.
Until next time
~Cimorene~