~Live The Darkness~
Gohan continued mumbling softly to Videl for the equivalent of about thirty seconds before
his eyes rolled back into his head and the pair began the plummet to the earth.
Strong arms caught Gohan and Videl. Goku eyed his son cautiously, and felt out for Videl's
energy signal. Both his son's and Videl's were faint, but still there. He looked back up
to Piccolo. "Would Dende be able to heal her?" he questioned.
Piccolo shook his head. "Iie Goku. Gomen, but if what i think happened did happen, then
she took a drug that's killing her. In that case, even if Dende healed the damage already
done, the drug would remain in her blood, and it would just pick up wherever it left
off," Piccolo replied solemly.
Goku cursed fluently in Japanese and Saiyajin. He eyed his son and Videl, before an idea
struck him. "Well, arigato, Piccolo. I'm gonna take her to Bulma. If she survives, so
doesn't Gohan... I hope," Goku responded. He adjusted Gohan so that one hand was free, and
he brought that hand to his head, teleporting Gohan, Videl, and himself away.
Piccolo levitated there for a few minutes, cursing himself for not realizing what the girl
was doing until it was too late... 'Shimatta! If the kid dies again so soon, I swear... You
better not do this again, kid!' he thought fiercely. He turned in the air and sped off in
the direction of the lookout.
Goku appeared in Bulma's lab, where she was pulling yet another all-nighter, working on the
time machine. It was still in its most basic form, though. It wasn't even a shell yet, just
diagrams on the computer.
Bulma shrieked and whirled around when she heard Goku behind her. "Goku! You really do just
pop in an-" she stopped when she saw two lifeless bodies in his arms. "Goku! What the hell
happened!? Wh-" she yelped, but was cut off by Goku.
"Long story, I'll explain later. But anyways, where are the doctors that you always have
working here? Videl needs to help, now!" Goku said.
Bulma nodded and pressed the intercom button, shouting for various people to get their asses
over there that instant. She turned to the wall, and pressed various switches and buttons.
The computer that she had just been working at was encapsulated, as well as other items around
the room. After this was finished, she pulled out a single capsule and threw it in the center
of the room. The small pop echoed through the room, revealing a small table-like bed. The sound
was soon covered up, however, by the door crashing open and two young women and one young man
stepping in.
Goku glanced once to the door before laying both Gohan and Videl on the 'table'. He tried
prying Videl from Gohan's arms, but with each tug at his son's arms, his grip tightened around
her even farther. "Gohan, I know you're barely even here right now, but if you can here me, you
need to let go of Videl so that we can get her some help. Please?" Goku pleaded with his
unconscious son after realizing that it was futile to try and break the grip his son held over
Videl. Gohan's grip loosened, although he didn't awaken, and his arms tumbled off of her body.
Goku smiled and picked Gohan up, leaving Videl lying on the cold metal 'bed'.
"Goku, what happened anyways? The doctors won't be able to help her at all if I don't know what
happened," Bulma stated simply.
"Gohan broke up with her... After they were nearly completed with the bond. She went back to
her house today and swallowed an entire bottle of pain relievers as well as a bottle of Vodka,"
Goku explained quickly. "I'm gonna bring Gohan up to his guest room if you don't mind, and then
go get Chichi and Goten," he finished.
Bulma nodded, stunned to a temporary silence. She snapped out of her reverie when she noticed
that the doctors were waiting for her consent. "What the hell are you waiting for!? Get to
work!" she yelled. She walked out of the room and down the hall to the kitchen, starting the
espresso machine as soon as she reached it. This could be a long night.
* * *
Goku walked toward Gohan's room exhausted. He'd already brought Gohan up to the room, gone to
get his wife and Goten, explained to his hysterical wife why Gohan was unconscious at Capsule
Corp., and why he was taking her there. Now all he wanted to do was go to sleep, but this would
have to wait while he checked in on his son. Only about a half an hour had passed, and Videl
hadn't improved much. He opened the door quietly and walked into the room to find his son in
exactly the same position as earlier, completely still. The only sign that hinted at any life
whatsoever was the uneven rising and falling of Gohan's chest. Goku walked over to the couch on
the opposite end of the room and collapsed onto it.
Brilliant light shown through the curtains, streaming across the room and striking Goku's face.
His eyes blinked and opened as awoke. He rubbed his eyes, trying to remember why he was at capsule
corp. He suddenly leapt to his feet and ran to his son's side, worried about what could have
happened in the middle of the night. "Gohan... Son?" Goku asked, shaking his son's body gently.
"Hey, Gohan!" Goku called. He was anxious now. "Gohan!" he yelled. his heart sank when he didn't
get a response. "Not again... Gohan, you're such a fool..." he muttered. "Videl loved you..." he
laughed slightly.
Gohan's eyelid twitched once and his eyes opened, his gaze settling on his stunned father. "Nani
otosan? What about Videl?" Gohan questioned. His voice was thick with sleep, but his eyes were
alert and cautious.
Goku sat back, startled. He had been certain of his son's fate. Did that mean that Videl
wasn't dead either? Of course... Didn't it? "Umm... Well, actually I don't know. I mean, you're
alive, which is a good sign, but I haven't heard any real news y-" the door slammed opened,
drowning out anything else Goku might have wanted to add.
One of the doctors that had come in to help Videl the other day walked in. He had an unreadable
expression on his face, but he was ringing his hands together, which was a sign that he was
nervous.
Gohan sat up, jolting his tired body awake. "Hey, what happened?! Where's Videl?! Well, are you
just gonna stand there? Answer me!" he yelled, standing up.
Goku put a hand on Gohan's shoulder to indicate that he needed to calm down. "Gohan, just chill
for a second. He can't tell you anything if you keeping yelling," Goku stated.
"Yes, umm... Well... She's alive... And stable, but she won't wake up... That's not the only
news, but this could be taken either way. It could be good, or it could be bad," the doctor said.
"N-nani? What do you mean? How could it be either one? What happened?" Gohan asked.
"Weeellll...." the doctor said slowly, but catching Gohan's glare he jumped to the point. "You
see, we needed to do various scans to see how far into her system the drug was... But we found
something, or rather, someone else..." he said.
"What do you mean, someone?" Gohan questioned.
"Miss Satan is... Pregnant..." he said quietly.
Gohan didn't move. The words weren't even registering in his mind. He heard them, but what they
meant didn't really sink in. He stood there for several minutes without moving, and barely even
breathing. Once the words finally sank in, he began backing up. He wore a terrified look on his
face, and when he hit the wall, he simply collapsed. "Iie... This just can't happpen. It can't...
I... It's all my fault. I did this to her. How could I have done this to her! Haven't we
suffered enough?!" Gohan yelled to no one in particular.
"Hey, Gohan, calm down. It could have been worse, I mean she could have died, ne?" Goku said.
Gohan turned his gaze on his father, his eyes showed betrayal. "You're wrong. It couldn't have
been any worse. No college is going to accept a pregnant teenager. She's so smart, she could
have done so much, it, it's unbelievable, but thanks to me, she's not going to get to do all
things she might have done otherwise. This one truly is all my fault," Gohan said.
Goku's eyes snapped in anger and concern. "Gohan, this was not your fault. And why don't you
look on the bright side?" he asked.
"What bright side?!" Gohan screamed.
"Look, you love her, she loves you, and from that you've created a new life. Think about it!
You guys are going to be parents!" he said.
Gohan looked at him for a few seconds. He gulped several times, and then turned to the doctor,
who had been wacthing this entire scene. "Can I go see her?" he asked quietly.
The dooctor merely nodded mutely.
Gohan walked to the door and then left out through it. He heard his own footsteps echoing
through the silent corridor of Capsule Corp. in the early morning. He could sense that most
of the residents and guests were situated in the kitchen or living room, but Vegeta was in
the GR. He moved down the MS corridor. (Medical sciences). About halfway down he saw the
steel door that lead to where he could sense Videl. He turned the knob and walked in, taking
in every sight in an instant.
Gohan had to search for a moment to find Videl. She was hidden beneath blankets, but thankfully,
there were only three tubes injected into her. One of them was in her hand, the IV. The other
two were just below each side of her collar bone. Gohan walked closer to her bed. He licked his
lips nervously as his hand reached out to settle on her cheek.
Videl's eyes opened slowly, and she turned over to face whoever had woken her from her slumber.
Her gaze rested upon Gohan, and memories flooded her. She could feel the burning in the corners
of her eyes, but the tears wouldn't fall.
"Videl... Er... Ogenki desu ka?" he questioned, unable to find the words to say anything
else at the moment.
She glared at him for a moment. "I'm fine," she answered curtly.
"Oh. That's good. Umm..." Gohan couldn't think of anything else to say. His hand moved
away from her face and then moved down to her hand. He grasped her hand with his own, as
though this contact would tell him exactly what to say. "I have some news... Some really
big news... In fact, it could change your life, and quite possibly mine as well. But first
I have an apology to make," Gohan said. He looked down, not wanting to meet her piercing
stare.
"Well, why don't you sit down then?" she asked, smiling just once.
Gohan smiled and sat down on the side of the bed next to her. "Gomen, Videl. I didn't mean
to hurt you when I broke up with you. It's just... You deserve- you deserve better than me.
I still feel that way... But not as much. I can thank otosan for that," Gohan looked up at
her expectantly, and was surprised to find her smiling.
"I think your otosan's a lot smarter than he lets on. You know, it doesn't matter what you
think I deserve. I know that you're the only one I want, although I have to say I felt
completely opposite what you just said. I'd never admit it to anyone else, but I kind of
felt like you deserved better than me..." she finished.
Gohan smiled and reached down to kiss her softly on the lips. "There's still one more thing
though... And you may change your opinion of me when you hear it," Gohan said. "Alright...
Umm... You see, the thing is..." Gohan stuttered.
"Spit it out before I knock you out!" Videl yelled, knowing perfectly well that she could
never knock Gohan out.
Gohan sucked in his breath. "The-doctor-said-you're-pregnant!" he rushed out.
Videl stared at him for a moment. "N-nani?" she mumbled.
"The d-"
"I heard what you said! Are you serious?" she asked, sitting up so that she was nearly
leaning against him.
Gohan nodded mutely and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into his lap and hugging
her.
Videl sat there stunned for several more minutes. "So... I'm really pregnant?" she
questioned again.
Gohan kissed the top of her head. "Hai, Videl. Gomen..." Gohan responded.
"Why are you sorry?!" she yelped incredulously. "This is incredible! Gohan, We're going to
be parents!" she yelled, throwing herself into his chest and beginning to sob.
Gohan was confused as he stared at her. "If it's so incredible, why are you crying?" he
asked.
"Because I'm so damn happy!" she said, looking up at him with her sapphire eyes. "Do you
think we can handle it? At least if you still want us to be together..."
"Hai Videl... We can handle it... I think... But i guess we'll just have to get through
it... And I do want us together... More than anything," Gohan finished. He cupped her chin
and turned her to face him. Their eyes locked, and soon their lips had locked as well.
~Well I just heard the news today
It seems my life is going to change
I closed my eyes, begin to pray
Then tears of joy stream down my face
With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
Well I don't know if I'm ready
To be the man I have to be
I'll take a breath, take her by my side
We stand in awe, we've created life
With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
Now everything has changed
I'll show you love
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
If I had just one wish
Only one demand
I hope he's not like me
I hope he understands
That he can take this life
And hold it by the hand
And he can greet the world
With arms wide open... ~
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GOMEN! I meant to have this out about a week ago, don't know why I didn't write it... Oh
well... Thanks for all the great reviews! Wait a second... I only got four or five
reviews... Oh well... All of those reviews were good! Arigato!
Oh, and I don't own 'With Arms Wide Open' by Creed. Great song though...
~Videl~ ~Z~
Gohan continued mumbling softly to Videl for the equivalent of about thirty seconds before
his eyes rolled back into his head and the pair began the plummet to the earth.
Strong arms caught Gohan and Videl. Goku eyed his son cautiously, and felt out for Videl's
energy signal. Both his son's and Videl's were faint, but still there. He looked back up
to Piccolo. "Would Dende be able to heal her?" he questioned.
Piccolo shook his head. "Iie Goku. Gomen, but if what i think happened did happen, then
she took a drug that's killing her. In that case, even if Dende healed the damage already
done, the drug would remain in her blood, and it would just pick up wherever it left
off," Piccolo replied solemly.
Goku cursed fluently in Japanese and Saiyajin. He eyed his son and Videl, before an idea
struck him. "Well, arigato, Piccolo. I'm gonna take her to Bulma. If she survives, so
doesn't Gohan... I hope," Goku responded. He adjusted Gohan so that one hand was free, and
he brought that hand to his head, teleporting Gohan, Videl, and himself away.
Piccolo levitated there for a few minutes, cursing himself for not realizing what the girl
was doing until it was too late... 'Shimatta! If the kid dies again so soon, I swear... You
better not do this again, kid!' he thought fiercely. He turned in the air and sped off in
the direction of the lookout.
Goku appeared in Bulma's lab, where she was pulling yet another all-nighter, working on the
time machine. It was still in its most basic form, though. It wasn't even a shell yet, just
diagrams on the computer.
Bulma shrieked and whirled around when she heard Goku behind her. "Goku! You really do just
pop in an-" she stopped when she saw two lifeless bodies in his arms. "Goku! What the hell
happened!? Wh-" she yelped, but was cut off by Goku.
"Long story, I'll explain later. But anyways, where are the doctors that you always have
working here? Videl needs to help, now!" Goku said.
Bulma nodded and pressed the intercom button, shouting for various people to get their asses
over there that instant. She turned to the wall, and pressed various switches and buttons.
The computer that she had just been working at was encapsulated, as well as other items around
the room. After this was finished, she pulled out a single capsule and threw it in the center
of the room. The small pop echoed through the room, revealing a small table-like bed. The sound
was soon covered up, however, by the door crashing open and two young women and one young man
stepping in.
Goku glanced once to the door before laying both Gohan and Videl on the 'table'. He tried
prying Videl from Gohan's arms, but with each tug at his son's arms, his grip tightened around
her even farther. "Gohan, I know you're barely even here right now, but if you can here me, you
need to let go of Videl so that we can get her some help. Please?" Goku pleaded with his
unconscious son after realizing that it was futile to try and break the grip his son held over
Videl. Gohan's grip loosened, although he didn't awaken, and his arms tumbled off of her body.
Goku smiled and picked Gohan up, leaving Videl lying on the cold metal 'bed'.
"Goku, what happened anyways? The doctors won't be able to help her at all if I don't know what
happened," Bulma stated simply.
"Gohan broke up with her... After they were nearly completed with the bond. She went back to
her house today and swallowed an entire bottle of pain relievers as well as a bottle of Vodka,"
Goku explained quickly. "I'm gonna bring Gohan up to his guest room if you don't mind, and then
go get Chichi and Goten," he finished.
Bulma nodded, stunned to a temporary silence. She snapped out of her reverie when she noticed
that the doctors were waiting for her consent. "What the hell are you waiting for!? Get to
work!" she yelled. She walked out of the room and down the hall to the kitchen, starting the
espresso machine as soon as she reached it. This could be a long night.
* * *
Goku walked toward Gohan's room exhausted. He'd already brought Gohan up to the room, gone to
get his wife and Goten, explained to his hysterical wife why Gohan was unconscious at Capsule
Corp., and why he was taking her there. Now all he wanted to do was go to sleep, but this would
have to wait while he checked in on his son. Only about a half an hour had passed, and Videl
hadn't improved much. He opened the door quietly and walked into the room to find his son in
exactly the same position as earlier, completely still. The only sign that hinted at any life
whatsoever was the uneven rising and falling of Gohan's chest. Goku walked over to the couch on
the opposite end of the room and collapsed onto it.
Brilliant light shown through the curtains, streaming across the room and striking Goku's face.
His eyes blinked and opened as awoke. He rubbed his eyes, trying to remember why he was at capsule
corp. He suddenly leapt to his feet and ran to his son's side, worried about what could have
happened in the middle of the night. "Gohan... Son?" Goku asked, shaking his son's body gently.
"Hey, Gohan!" Goku called. He was anxious now. "Gohan!" he yelled. his heart sank when he didn't
get a response. "Not again... Gohan, you're such a fool..." he muttered. "Videl loved you..." he
laughed slightly.
Gohan's eyelid twitched once and his eyes opened, his gaze settling on his stunned father. "Nani
otosan? What about Videl?" Gohan questioned. His voice was thick with sleep, but his eyes were
alert and cautious.
Goku sat back, startled. He had been certain of his son's fate. Did that mean that Videl
wasn't dead either? Of course... Didn't it? "Umm... Well, actually I don't know. I mean, you're
alive, which is a good sign, but I haven't heard any real news y-" the door slammed opened,
drowning out anything else Goku might have wanted to add.
One of the doctors that had come in to help Videl the other day walked in. He had an unreadable
expression on his face, but he was ringing his hands together, which was a sign that he was
nervous.
Gohan sat up, jolting his tired body awake. "Hey, what happened?! Where's Videl?! Well, are you
just gonna stand there? Answer me!" he yelled, standing up.
Goku put a hand on Gohan's shoulder to indicate that he needed to calm down. "Gohan, just chill
for a second. He can't tell you anything if you keeping yelling," Goku stated.
"Yes, umm... Well... She's alive... And stable, but she won't wake up... That's not the only
news, but this could be taken either way. It could be good, or it could be bad," the doctor said.
"N-nani? What do you mean? How could it be either one? What happened?" Gohan asked.
"Weeellll...." the doctor said slowly, but catching Gohan's glare he jumped to the point. "You
see, we needed to do various scans to see how far into her system the drug was... But we found
something, or rather, someone else..." he said.
"What do you mean, someone?" Gohan questioned.
"Miss Satan is... Pregnant..." he said quietly.
Gohan didn't move. The words weren't even registering in his mind. He heard them, but what they
meant didn't really sink in. He stood there for several minutes without moving, and barely even
breathing. Once the words finally sank in, he began backing up. He wore a terrified look on his
face, and when he hit the wall, he simply collapsed. "Iie... This just can't happpen. It can't...
I... It's all my fault. I did this to her. How could I have done this to her! Haven't we
suffered enough?!" Gohan yelled to no one in particular.
"Hey, Gohan, calm down. It could have been worse, I mean she could have died, ne?" Goku said.
Gohan turned his gaze on his father, his eyes showed betrayal. "You're wrong. It couldn't have
been any worse. No college is going to accept a pregnant teenager. She's so smart, she could
have done so much, it, it's unbelievable, but thanks to me, she's not going to get to do all
things she might have done otherwise. This one truly is all my fault," Gohan said.
Goku's eyes snapped in anger and concern. "Gohan, this was not your fault. And why don't you
look on the bright side?" he asked.
"What bright side?!" Gohan screamed.
"Look, you love her, she loves you, and from that you've created a new life. Think about it!
You guys are going to be parents!" he said.
Gohan looked at him for a few seconds. He gulped several times, and then turned to the doctor,
who had been wacthing this entire scene. "Can I go see her?" he asked quietly.
The dooctor merely nodded mutely.
Gohan walked to the door and then left out through it. He heard his own footsteps echoing
through the silent corridor of Capsule Corp. in the early morning. He could sense that most
of the residents and guests were situated in the kitchen or living room, but Vegeta was in
the GR. He moved down the MS corridor. (Medical sciences). About halfway down he saw the
steel door that lead to where he could sense Videl. He turned the knob and walked in, taking
in every sight in an instant.
Gohan had to search for a moment to find Videl. She was hidden beneath blankets, but thankfully,
there were only three tubes injected into her. One of them was in her hand, the IV. The other
two were just below each side of her collar bone. Gohan walked closer to her bed. He licked his
lips nervously as his hand reached out to settle on her cheek.
Videl's eyes opened slowly, and she turned over to face whoever had woken her from her slumber.
Her gaze rested upon Gohan, and memories flooded her. She could feel the burning in the corners
of her eyes, but the tears wouldn't fall.
"Videl... Er... Ogenki desu ka?" he questioned, unable to find the words to say anything
else at the moment.
She glared at him for a moment. "I'm fine," she answered curtly.
"Oh. That's good. Umm..." Gohan couldn't think of anything else to say. His hand moved
away from her face and then moved down to her hand. He grasped her hand with his own, as
though this contact would tell him exactly what to say. "I have some news... Some really
big news... In fact, it could change your life, and quite possibly mine as well. But first
I have an apology to make," Gohan said. He looked down, not wanting to meet her piercing
stare.
"Well, why don't you sit down then?" she asked, smiling just once.
Gohan smiled and sat down on the side of the bed next to her. "Gomen, Videl. I didn't mean
to hurt you when I broke up with you. It's just... You deserve- you deserve better than me.
I still feel that way... But not as much. I can thank otosan for that," Gohan looked up at
her expectantly, and was surprised to find her smiling.
"I think your otosan's a lot smarter than he lets on. You know, it doesn't matter what you
think I deserve. I know that you're the only one I want, although I have to say I felt
completely opposite what you just said. I'd never admit it to anyone else, but I kind of
felt like you deserved better than me..." she finished.
Gohan smiled and reached down to kiss her softly on the lips. "There's still one more thing
though... And you may change your opinion of me when you hear it," Gohan said. "Alright...
Umm... You see, the thing is..." Gohan stuttered.
"Spit it out before I knock you out!" Videl yelled, knowing perfectly well that she could
never knock Gohan out.
Gohan sucked in his breath. "The-doctor-said-you're-pregnant!" he rushed out.
Videl stared at him for a moment. "N-nani?" she mumbled.
"The d-"
"I heard what you said! Are you serious?" she asked, sitting up so that she was nearly
leaning against him.
Gohan nodded mutely and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into his lap and hugging
her.
Videl sat there stunned for several more minutes. "So... I'm really pregnant?" she
questioned again.
Gohan kissed the top of her head. "Hai, Videl. Gomen..." Gohan responded.
"Why are you sorry?!" she yelped incredulously. "This is incredible! Gohan, We're going to
be parents!" she yelled, throwing herself into his chest and beginning to sob.
Gohan was confused as he stared at her. "If it's so incredible, why are you crying?" he
asked.
"Because I'm so damn happy!" she said, looking up at him with her sapphire eyes. "Do you
think we can handle it? At least if you still want us to be together..."
"Hai Videl... We can handle it... I think... But i guess we'll just have to get through
it... And I do want us together... More than anything," Gohan finished. He cupped her chin
and turned her to face him. Their eyes locked, and soon their lips had locked as well.
~Well I just heard the news today
It seems my life is going to change
I closed my eyes, begin to pray
Then tears of joy stream down my face
With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
Well I don't know if I'm ready
To be the man I have to be
I'll take a breath, take her by my side
We stand in awe, we've created life
With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
Now everything has changed
I'll show you love
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
If I had just one wish
Only one demand
I hope he's not like me
I hope he understands
That he can take this life
And hold it by the hand
And he can greet the world
With arms wide open... ~
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GOMEN! I meant to have this out about a week ago, don't know why I didn't write it... Oh
well... Thanks for all the great reviews! Wait a second... I only got four or five
reviews... Oh well... All of those reviews were good! Arigato!
Oh, and I don't own 'With Arms Wide Open' by Creed. Great song though...
~Videl~ ~Z~