Authors Notes: Ok, I finished chapter 3 today, I wanted to post it before the holiday, seeing as I wont be back in the office till Monday. I decided what I want the relation ship aspect of the story to look like, but I'm still not sure where the plot is going to go. Hopefully I will sort that out over the break.

On another note, I need some feed back on how Gohan's new character is looking. I don't mean weather you like it or not. I mean what you think of it in a whole, and any changes or inconsistencies that exist.

Chapter 3

I awoke to the smell of breakfast cooking. Before I had even lifted the covers, i felt my stomach grumble. Well, breakfast is the all-natural Sajin alarm clock I guess. Slowly pulling my self from my bed, I looked out the window. A pleasant day I guess, somewhat sunny, though it looked a little breezy. I pulled out some suitable clothing and tossed them on my bed. Grabbing a brush and towel, I made my way to the bathroom.

I looked in the mirror at my self. The usual frown stared back at me. I pulled my self from the mirror and hopped in the shower. Making the water as hot as I could stand it, I let the nights dreams fade from my memory. The dreams generally never failed to come. They ranged in appearance but always held the same tone. More importantly they were always about father.

I let the water soak into my hair, finding some soap I lathered it. Rinsing the soap from my hair, I let the water soak into me again, closing my eyes. A particular memory of the dream flashed before me, and I crushed the soap I was holding out of frustration. I turned off the water and let my head rest against the tile in front of me.

"Father. . ."

I stepped out of the shower; wrapping the towel around me I stepped up to the mirror again. I did what I could to brush my hair. God dam spikiness, one of the disadvantages of my blood I guess. One of the many disadvantages I added bitterly.

I made my way back to my room. I felt a little damp still, but I got dressed anyway. I had chosen a dark gray tank top, with a black button down shirt over it, though I kept it un-buttoned. I also wore a standard pair of blue jeans. i looked at my self in the mirror, something was missing.

"Oh, I got it."

I remembered my birthday gift from Bulma and Vegeta. I reached into my desk drawer and pulled the small black box from it. Inside the box rested a silver chain, and on it, in silver as well, was a single Sajin word.

Again Vegeta had surprised me that day. In fact, he was the one who presented me with it.

-----Flashback-----

"Today you are a man in terms of Earth customs. But in Sajin customs, you proved your self of that when I first had met you. The courage and strength you have shown is at times mightier than that of greatest Sajin's that have ever lived. You have proved your self a capable warrior again and again. You should take pride in yourself and your accomplishments, and that is why I had Bulma make this for you."

He handed me the box and continued as I opened it.

"That is the Sajin word for pride. When you look at it I want you to remember that as your prince, fellow warrior and friend. . . I am proud of you Gohan. And so is your father, I know it to be so."

He walked away before I had a chance to say anything. I just looked down at the chain in my hand.

----End Flashback----

I placed the chain around my neck and once again looked at my self in the mirror. An improvement I guess. I made my way downstairs. Mom was at the stove and Goten was not so patiently waiting at the table. I took a seat.

Mom came over to the table with a large amount of food. She stacked a plate in front of me, and one in front of Goten. I started to eat, but mom spoke.

"You look good when you try Gohan."

I looked at her strange.

"You're quite the handsome young man, and the outfit seems to suit you."

"Thanks mom. . ." I returned to the food in front of me

The rest id breakfast was silent. I finished my food and brought my dishes to the sink. I grabbed my bag and was just about to head out the door when mom stopped me.

"Gohan, if you need to stay later today, don't worry about it, as long as you have a good reason, I won't be angry. Ok?"

"Ok mom." I gave her a weak smile and went out the door

Leaping into the air, I turned towards the city. I took through the air. Before I even knew it, I had reached the border of the city. I landed about ten blocks away from the school, on the other side of the park. I walked along side of it, simply trudging along. That's when I heard a large amount of yelling.

I saw three men running towards a car, and to my surprise, Videl was trailing behind them. Just before they got to the car, Videl managed to catch the slowest man, tackling him. While beating him down the tall one crept forward. She saw him as he drew near, leaping at him and catching him with a nee to the mid section. She stood before him as he bent over. As she was about to strike him, but the third guy, grabbed her in a bear hug, lifting her from the ground.

At this point I started to move closer. The tall one had finally caught his breath and straightened up. He raised his hand to swing at her, but I interrupted him.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you."

"And why not kid."

"Well, normally, I don't like hurting people, but touch my friends or family and I can easily be persuaded to change my mind." I said with a cold stare I hadn't used in quite some time

He faltered for a second but walked closer to me.

"Gohan, what are you doing, be careful!" Videl was still suspended in the air

I heard her but said nothing, letting the fool come closer to me.

He stood right up to me, neither of us moved or blinked.

He swung his fist at my stomach, but quickly regretted it has he broke a few of his knuckles against me. He cried out in pain and grabbed his hand, falling to the ground. I picked him up and tossed him into their car from where I stood. He dented the side a little. I was about to free Videl, but it looked as though she had it covered. She stood free, dusting her hands off, as her former captor lay stunned on his front. I walked over to her.

She gave me a look that was questioning, surprised and maybe a little bit angry.

"You know Gohan, I didn't need your help."

"Maybe so, but I helped anyway, didn't want you to get hit after all." I gave her a semi smirk

"Well, thanks I guess."

She looked at the dent in the car.

"Maybe you are fairly strong after all." She said, giving me a sideward glance.

"Well, I have been training a good portion of my life."

"Me too. Anyway, were going to be late for class, let's go."

"What about them? I nodded to the bodies

"I already signaled the police." She motioned to her watch. "I work with them sometimes so we use this to keep contact."

"Ahh, I see. Well, lets go."

We walked towards school, talking about different things, martial arts mostly. I wasn't lying to her, but I felt bad about only giving her half- truths. I couldn't very well tell her a tall green man trained me when I was four. I don't want her to look at me like I'm a freak. After all, the idea is to fit in.

It was nice being able to talk with some one outside of the circle I had grown up in, and I actually felt I could open up with her a little as well. Before either of us knew it, we had reached the school. We walked into class. The teacher instantly commented on our lateness.

"Miss Satan, Mr. Son, this is becoming a bad habit. Please come to class on time."

"I'm sorry ma'am, I had to stop some robbers this morning, and Gohan was only late because he helped me out."

"Oh really, the kid doesn't look like he could do more than wet himself." Everyone laughed at what the blonde jock had said.

"Actually Sharpner, I'm quite sure Gohan could take any one in this school, except for me that is."

"So Mr. Son, you're a fighter and a scholar?"

"Scholar?" Videl gave me a questioning look

"Yes miss Satan, I believe Gohan scored the highest in the schools history for the entrance exams."

The class seemed to come alive with small conversations.

"Um. . ." I kind of just laughed nervously and put my hand behind my head.

"OK, that's enough class, Gohan, take a seat. You to miss Satan." We quickly made are way to are seats.

"You know Videl, that's two days in a row both you and Gohan came in late. If I didn't know you better I would guess there's something happening there." Erasa managed to giggle out.

"What? Me? Gohan? No, I don't think you have anything to worry about. Though he is pretty strong, and a martial artist as well. I don't think there is anything but a friendship 'Happening'." (You almost sound disappointed.) She silenced the inner voice that had spoken.

"Ok! Then the cutie is still up for grabs" The bouncing blonde made a traditional anime 'V' with her fingers. Videl just rolled her eyes, turning her focus to another boring school day.

Once again the day passed uneventfully until the bell sounded and a very bored Gohan made his way to the school exit on the roof. However, just before he could pass through the door to freedom, he was again stopped by a rather short figure.

"Why are you on the roof Gohan?"

"Videl! Um, no reason. Just felt like coming up here."

"Right. . . so you don't mind if I tag along then, do you?"

"Of course not." He laughed, slightly nervous.

He walked aimlessly on the roof a little, stopping when he reached the edge, Videl suspiciously eying him the whole time.

"So Gohan, how good a fighter are you."

"I'm pretty good I guess. I never really thought about how I stacked up to other people though. So I don't really know."

"Well, I would love to find out Gohan. I can tell you're strong just by looking at you, but I'm curious as to how strong. You know, tomorrow is Saturday. Would you like to do some training?"

"Sure I guess." I said after debating for a moment

"Ok, You're going to have to tell me how to get to your house though. You said you live the 409-mountain area right?"

"Yeah. . . But I think it would just be easier to show you. I was going to head home tonight, but I guess I can just stay one night extra and show you tomorrow. Why don't I meet you here at the school, figure be here at seven tomorrow morning. Ok?"

"Ok. Do you have a hover jet? If we need, we can use mine tomorrow."

"Yeah, that would be great, it should only take about three hours then."

"Alright I guess I will see you tomorrow Gohan. Bye." She said, making her way back down into the school

Well, I'm not sure if that was good or bad. Oh well, it will be nice to have some one new to spar with. Though it's not going to be much of a work out, he added mentally. Oh yeah, I got to go see Bulma; I hope she worked everything out for me.

I took one last look around the roof, checking to see if there was any watcher. With none in site, I took to the air.

Gohan flew off into the sky. Unfortunately, he did not see the small figure hiding from sight on the street below.

A/N: Ok, chapter 3 is done. I could use some thoughts on Gohan's character but also (I realized this towards the end) how the pace of the story is so far. I want to try and keep a consistent pace. I want a real story here. Anyway, please review and have a happy Thanks Giving.