Authors Note: Well, here is the 6th chapter, I finished it just in time to
post it before I leave work to go home for the weekend. Anyway, thanks to
all who have reviewed so far. In fact if I happen to reach 100 reviews I'll
make some sort of special story, a little side story to this one maybe.
I think I like the way the story is shaping up, and I like the way Gohan is headed. I juggling around an idea for the WMAT, or I might just not go through that at all. If you guys have any ideas, let me know. All ideas are useful.
Chapter 6
The look of shock she wore, as she now stared at me from her position on the ground, was enough to make anyone laugh. And I did. As a result, I'm sure her pride demanded retribution, and so she stood, preparing to charge again. This time I caught her punch when she threw it. When I had, she kicked at me. I blocked it, and released her hand.
"Well Gohan, looks like you are just as good a fighter as you said you were." She said in a serious tone.
I smirked back at her.
"Ok, now I'm going to stop playing around, get ready Gohan."
So she was just playing around? Good, I thought she was stronger than that. I don't really want to beat her to bad; maybe I'll just pretend I have to work for it. After all, it's not her fault I'm half Sajin
She kicked at my head, so I blocked. I let her connect into my stomach with her fist, grunting slightly to indicate some pain. No sooner had she connected then did she flip backwards, retracting the extended leg, while swinging the one, which had been formerly planted at the ground, up, connecting with my jaw. Surprised, I reeled backwards almost losing my balance and landing on the ground. It was my turn to look shocked. She seems to be a far superior fighter than I thought. I could see her smirk as she charged at me again.
I barely had enough time to duck as her fist, and as I did, she brought her nee up, most likely expecting to connect with my face. I blocked it in time, and them pushed her off balance before I landed a light blow in her midsection. She seemingly ignored it and decked me upside the head. And I thought I was going to try and make it look like I was trying. Oh well, my fault for being too confident . . .
She stopped her attack long enough to speak
"You take a punch pretty good Gohan." She wore a confident smirk
All right, I don't feel like getting hit anymore. I think I'll win now
This time, when she punched at me, I ducked down, and drove my shoulder into her waistline, effectively tackling her. I quickly recovered, and stood in time to see her jump to her feet. She ran at me, jumping and extending her foot. As she was about to connect I grabbed her foot, stopping her dead in the air. She squeaked slightly as she hit the ground.
"Your pretty good Videl."
"Your not so bad your self Gohan. But why do I get the feeling you are holding back?" she said, standing
"Well, I am a little, I don't want to hurt you after all."
She gave me, what was actually, a very beautiful smile.
"Thanks, but you don't have to worry about that, I can take care of my self."
Her eyes narrowed
"Now, show me what you can do Gohan."
"I cocked an eyebrow at her. Do you really want me too?"
"Yes."
I sighed just before I rushed at her, I think my speed surprised her, because she barely blocked the punch I through at her. I let small volleys at her, she blocked most, a few landed, though none were really hard enough to hurt her. I kept pushing her back. A few seconds later, she tripped over the branch that had been behind her. She landed on her ass, fairly hard.
"Ok, that's what I thought." She said
"What's what you thought?"
"That you are way stronger then you let on."
"I'm not that much stronger then you Videl, I. . . "
"No, you are, you may not want to say it, but I can see it in your eyes. As a fighter, I can tell."
I'm surprised her pride let her say that. I kind of looked down at the ground . . .
"You strong Videl, you know that right? Your one of the strongest on the planet, and I would bet anything you can beat your dad even too."
She gave me a genuine smile
"Thanks Gohan, but I doubt that, I mean, I can't even beat you." she said, in a joking tone, though it seemed laced with sadness
That statement is a lot funnier than she thinks. She could easily beat that oaf. It looked as though she was a little upset, so I thought of an idea.
"Hey, want to go for a walk? I think we could use a breather."
She looked at me a little strangely, as if trying to decide what to say
"Sure, I guess. Lead the way."
"Ok, fallow me."
I led us to the back of my home, into the forest. We made are way though the forest, conversing here or there, mostly about school, or martial arts. It appears that played a big role in both are lives. After awhile Videl caught sight of a clearing and took off for it, leaving me watching as she dashed towards it.
"Come on Gohan!" I heard her shout in the distance. So I did
I ran after her, following her up to the edge of the forest. She had found a cliff side I had used to come and visit when . . . when I could it around at home anymore. She looked behind to check and see if I had followed her, and seeing that I had, walked up towards the edge of the cliff. She sat down, swinging her legs over the edge. I sat down behind her, a little to the left. She seemed content to check out the scenery.
Its funny, I ad her pegged to throw a fit when she realized she couldn't beat me, but surprisingly she's taking it pretty well. Believe me, it's hard to find out when some one is better than you. My curiosity got the better of me, something that hasn't happened in a long time.
"Your not upset" I said, looking down at the ground."
"About what?"
"That I'm stronger then you."
"No, not really, though its slightly frustrating."
"Really?"
"Yeah, I'm not upset Gohan, because I know you are up to something."
"Huh?" I asked innocently enough
"Well, little things I've noticed. Things that don't quite add up, yet at the same time do." For example, that gold fighter showed up the same day you did. Also, if I'm not mistaken, I could have sword I saw you fly off of the school the other day. I thought I was going nuts, but after seeing you fight, I'm not so sure anymore."
"Me, fly? I wish." I said, almost nervously
"Flying would also explain some of that lie you told in class about having a place in the city. I am a trained crime fighter, I can smell every lie you speak Gohan, so chose your words carefully."
"But I do have a place in the city." I said, maybe a little to defensively
"Oh really?"
"Yeah, you can see it on Monday if you want."
"So what if you do Gohan." I haven't felt this grilled since I broke some of mom's china when I was nine
"Your father was Son Goku, one of the worlds greatest martial artists."
That he was . . .
"You know Gohan" she turned around to face me, her back to the cliff. "The four of the fighters at the Cell Games, I saw the videos. They had gold hair, and they flew. Funny coincidence huh?" I froze at that, I'm sure my eyes had the look of a deer caught in headlights. I will give the girl tow things, she is strong, and she is smart as hell if she put all that together
"You don't think that I was . . .? Hahaha, that's crazy. I . . ." She had me
"Your father died 7 years ago, right?"
I stopped dead in my speech, eyes on the ground in front of me
"The Cell Games took place 7 years ago Gohan."
"That they did . . . " Sadness coated my voice
"I think you are that boy from the Cell Games Gohan." Bingo, she's good. She is very good
I said nothing, just watched her to see what she would say next, a serious yet sad expression on my face
"In fact, I m so sure I would bet my life on it."
"I am going to prove you can fly right now Gohan." I would like to see her try
She stood, facing me, back to the cliff
"Alright Gohan, here goes . . . "
She stepped backwards off the cliff, taking me completely by surprise. I didn't have time to think I just reacted. I dove off the cliff after her. The ground was comin. I could here her scream. I'm not going to make it.
"NOOO! VIDEL!"
Two feet from the ground, is where we hovered. She stared at me wide eyed as I have her a glare. I waited for her to speak but she said nothing. Fine if she wont, I will."
"STUPID!" I dropped her; she hit the ground, landing on her ass. She scowled up at me
"Thank you for proving me right Gohan." The scowl had turned into a smirk. She stood, dusting her self off
"Right Gohan, now start explaining." Now I bore the scowl
"No."
"Yes."
"Make me . . ."
"I don't think I can, so you're going to have to tell me." She said, frustration evident in her voice
"No."
"Why?"
"Because I have a right to know what happened at the Cell Games?"
I closed my eyes
"You wont like what I have to say."
"I think I know what I'm going to hear . . ." She said solemnly
I thought about it for a few minutes, both of us standing in silence. Would it be so bad if she knew? It might forever change her opinion of her father. She's right though, she has a right to know . . . all right, I'll tell her
"Ok, I will tell you, but not today. Its a lot, so I want to take a day, and think about what I want to say. Can you wait till Monday?"
She eyed me suspiciously, seemingly debating what I had said
"Ok Gohan. But right after school Monday, understand?"
"Yes, I promise."
"Good."
I hadn't noticed, but it was starting to get late, the sky was even beginning to grow dark. Videl looked at the cliff face.
"Well, how do we get back up?" I laughed a little
"Like this."
I scooped her legs up and caught her, she yelped a bit and glared at me. She was about to protest, but when we started to levitate she stayed silent, as her eyes widened half way up are accent, she spoke
"Can anyone fly?"
"No, not anyone."
I could sense her disappointment as I said that
"It takes training. I think you could do it though?"
"Really?" her excitement was almost cute
"Yes, your actually a lot stronger than you think Videl."
"You mean you could teach me?"
"Sure, as long as on Monday, you promise not to breathe a word to anyone about what I tell you. My friends and families privacy is very important."
"Don't worry Gohan, I wouldn't tell something important like that to just anyone."
We reached the cliff face, and I set her down on her feet
"Good, I'm glad I can trust you then."
She smiled up at me; I couldn't help but smile back
"Ok, want to head back to the house now?"
"Ok."
We made are way back towards the house, a comfortable silence between us. Videl chose to break the silence
"Gohan, how strong are you, really?"
I stopped to look at her, a sad smile on my face
"Stronger than you can understand. Just know that. I will explain more come Monday, ok?"
"Ok . . . "
We headed back towards the house once more. The silence was maintained the rest of the way. Upon reaching the Jet Copter, Videl hopped in
"Ok Gohan, I will see you Monday. Remember, you promised to tell me."
"I did, and I will. Trust me."
"Ok. I'll see you at school then."
"Alright, see you then. Bye bye."
The copter lifted into the air
"Bye Gohan!"
I watched as the copter faded from view, turning to make my way back in side. Once in, I closed the door and trudged upstairs. In the sanctuary of my room, I tossed off my GI and returned to a pair of boxers and a t-shirt. I plopped down on the bed. It was going to be a long night, and I have much to contemplate . . . most importantly, how much should I tell her?
A/N well, there is another chapter done; feel honored, I have never written so many chapters for a story before, I usually get bored way before now. But, this story has my attention for some reason. I don't know why. Anyway, I will try to get the next chapter out by Wednesday. Well, once again, thank you all who reviewed.
I think I like the way the story is shaping up, and I like the way Gohan is headed. I juggling around an idea for the WMAT, or I might just not go through that at all. If you guys have any ideas, let me know. All ideas are useful.
Chapter 6
The look of shock she wore, as she now stared at me from her position on the ground, was enough to make anyone laugh. And I did. As a result, I'm sure her pride demanded retribution, and so she stood, preparing to charge again. This time I caught her punch when she threw it. When I had, she kicked at me. I blocked it, and released her hand.
"Well Gohan, looks like you are just as good a fighter as you said you were." She said in a serious tone.
I smirked back at her.
"Ok, now I'm going to stop playing around, get ready Gohan."
So she was just playing around? Good, I thought she was stronger than that. I don't really want to beat her to bad; maybe I'll just pretend I have to work for it. After all, it's not her fault I'm half Sajin
She kicked at my head, so I blocked. I let her connect into my stomach with her fist, grunting slightly to indicate some pain. No sooner had she connected then did she flip backwards, retracting the extended leg, while swinging the one, which had been formerly planted at the ground, up, connecting with my jaw. Surprised, I reeled backwards almost losing my balance and landing on the ground. It was my turn to look shocked. She seems to be a far superior fighter than I thought. I could see her smirk as she charged at me again.
I barely had enough time to duck as her fist, and as I did, she brought her nee up, most likely expecting to connect with my face. I blocked it in time, and them pushed her off balance before I landed a light blow in her midsection. She seemingly ignored it and decked me upside the head. And I thought I was going to try and make it look like I was trying. Oh well, my fault for being too confident . . .
She stopped her attack long enough to speak
"You take a punch pretty good Gohan." She wore a confident smirk
All right, I don't feel like getting hit anymore. I think I'll win now
This time, when she punched at me, I ducked down, and drove my shoulder into her waistline, effectively tackling her. I quickly recovered, and stood in time to see her jump to her feet. She ran at me, jumping and extending her foot. As she was about to connect I grabbed her foot, stopping her dead in the air. She squeaked slightly as she hit the ground.
"Your pretty good Videl."
"Your not so bad your self Gohan. But why do I get the feeling you are holding back?" she said, standing
"Well, I am a little, I don't want to hurt you after all."
She gave me, what was actually, a very beautiful smile.
"Thanks, but you don't have to worry about that, I can take care of my self."
Her eyes narrowed
"Now, show me what you can do Gohan."
"I cocked an eyebrow at her. Do you really want me too?"
"Yes."
I sighed just before I rushed at her, I think my speed surprised her, because she barely blocked the punch I through at her. I let small volleys at her, she blocked most, a few landed, though none were really hard enough to hurt her. I kept pushing her back. A few seconds later, she tripped over the branch that had been behind her. She landed on her ass, fairly hard.
"Ok, that's what I thought." She said
"What's what you thought?"
"That you are way stronger then you let on."
"I'm not that much stronger then you Videl, I. . . "
"No, you are, you may not want to say it, but I can see it in your eyes. As a fighter, I can tell."
I'm surprised her pride let her say that. I kind of looked down at the ground . . .
"You strong Videl, you know that right? Your one of the strongest on the planet, and I would bet anything you can beat your dad even too."
She gave me a genuine smile
"Thanks Gohan, but I doubt that, I mean, I can't even beat you." she said, in a joking tone, though it seemed laced with sadness
That statement is a lot funnier than she thinks. She could easily beat that oaf. It looked as though she was a little upset, so I thought of an idea.
"Hey, want to go for a walk? I think we could use a breather."
She looked at me a little strangely, as if trying to decide what to say
"Sure, I guess. Lead the way."
"Ok, fallow me."
I led us to the back of my home, into the forest. We made are way though the forest, conversing here or there, mostly about school, or martial arts. It appears that played a big role in both are lives. After awhile Videl caught sight of a clearing and took off for it, leaving me watching as she dashed towards it.
"Come on Gohan!" I heard her shout in the distance. So I did
I ran after her, following her up to the edge of the forest. She had found a cliff side I had used to come and visit when . . . when I could it around at home anymore. She looked behind to check and see if I had followed her, and seeing that I had, walked up towards the edge of the cliff. She sat down, swinging her legs over the edge. I sat down behind her, a little to the left. She seemed content to check out the scenery.
Its funny, I ad her pegged to throw a fit when she realized she couldn't beat me, but surprisingly she's taking it pretty well. Believe me, it's hard to find out when some one is better than you. My curiosity got the better of me, something that hasn't happened in a long time.
"Your not upset" I said, looking down at the ground."
"About what?"
"That I'm stronger then you."
"No, not really, though its slightly frustrating."
"Really?"
"Yeah, I'm not upset Gohan, because I know you are up to something."
"Huh?" I asked innocently enough
"Well, little things I've noticed. Things that don't quite add up, yet at the same time do." For example, that gold fighter showed up the same day you did. Also, if I'm not mistaken, I could have sword I saw you fly off of the school the other day. I thought I was going nuts, but after seeing you fight, I'm not so sure anymore."
"Me, fly? I wish." I said, almost nervously
"Flying would also explain some of that lie you told in class about having a place in the city. I am a trained crime fighter, I can smell every lie you speak Gohan, so chose your words carefully."
"But I do have a place in the city." I said, maybe a little to defensively
"Oh really?"
"Yeah, you can see it on Monday if you want."
"So what if you do Gohan." I haven't felt this grilled since I broke some of mom's china when I was nine
"Your father was Son Goku, one of the worlds greatest martial artists."
That he was . . .
"You know Gohan" she turned around to face me, her back to the cliff. "The four of the fighters at the Cell Games, I saw the videos. They had gold hair, and they flew. Funny coincidence huh?" I froze at that, I'm sure my eyes had the look of a deer caught in headlights. I will give the girl tow things, she is strong, and she is smart as hell if she put all that together
"You don't think that I was . . .? Hahaha, that's crazy. I . . ." She had me
"Your father died 7 years ago, right?"
I stopped dead in my speech, eyes on the ground in front of me
"The Cell Games took place 7 years ago Gohan."
"That they did . . . " Sadness coated my voice
"I think you are that boy from the Cell Games Gohan." Bingo, she's good. She is very good
I said nothing, just watched her to see what she would say next, a serious yet sad expression on my face
"In fact, I m so sure I would bet my life on it."
"I am going to prove you can fly right now Gohan." I would like to see her try
She stood, facing me, back to the cliff
"Alright Gohan, here goes . . . "
She stepped backwards off the cliff, taking me completely by surprise. I didn't have time to think I just reacted. I dove off the cliff after her. The ground was comin. I could here her scream. I'm not going to make it.
"NOOO! VIDEL!"
Two feet from the ground, is where we hovered. She stared at me wide eyed as I have her a glare. I waited for her to speak but she said nothing. Fine if she wont, I will."
"STUPID!" I dropped her; she hit the ground, landing on her ass. She scowled up at me
"Thank you for proving me right Gohan." The scowl had turned into a smirk. She stood, dusting her self off
"Right Gohan, now start explaining." Now I bore the scowl
"No."
"Yes."
"Make me . . ."
"I don't think I can, so you're going to have to tell me." She said, frustration evident in her voice
"No."
"Why?"
"Because I have a right to know what happened at the Cell Games?"
I closed my eyes
"You wont like what I have to say."
"I think I know what I'm going to hear . . ." She said solemnly
I thought about it for a few minutes, both of us standing in silence. Would it be so bad if she knew? It might forever change her opinion of her father. She's right though, she has a right to know . . . all right, I'll tell her
"Ok, I will tell you, but not today. Its a lot, so I want to take a day, and think about what I want to say. Can you wait till Monday?"
She eyed me suspiciously, seemingly debating what I had said
"Ok Gohan. But right after school Monday, understand?"
"Yes, I promise."
"Good."
I hadn't noticed, but it was starting to get late, the sky was even beginning to grow dark. Videl looked at the cliff face.
"Well, how do we get back up?" I laughed a little
"Like this."
I scooped her legs up and caught her, she yelped a bit and glared at me. She was about to protest, but when we started to levitate she stayed silent, as her eyes widened half way up are accent, she spoke
"Can anyone fly?"
"No, not anyone."
I could sense her disappointment as I said that
"It takes training. I think you could do it though?"
"Really?" her excitement was almost cute
"Yes, your actually a lot stronger than you think Videl."
"You mean you could teach me?"
"Sure, as long as on Monday, you promise not to breathe a word to anyone about what I tell you. My friends and families privacy is very important."
"Don't worry Gohan, I wouldn't tell something important like that to just anyone."
We reached the cliff face, and I set her down on her feet
"Good, I'm glad I can trust you then."
She smiled up at me; I couldn't help but smile back
"Ok, want to head back to the house now?"
"Ok."
We made are way back towards the house, a comfortable silence between us. Videl chose to break the silence
"Gohan, how strong are you, really?"
I stopped to look at her, a sad smile on my face
"Stronger than you can understand. Just know that. I will explain more come Monday, ok?"
"Ok . . . "
We headed back towards the house once more. The silence was maintained the rest of the way. Upon reaching the Jet Copter, Videl hopped in
"Ok Gohan, I will see you Monday. Remember, you promised to tell me."
"I did, and I will. Trust me."
"Ok. I'll see you at school then."
"Alright, see you then. Bye bye."
The copter lifted into the air
"Bye Gohan!"
I watched as the copter faded from view, turning to make my way back in side. Once in, I closed the door and trudged upstairs. In the sanctuary of my room, I tossed off my GI and returned to a pair of boxers and a t-shirt. I plopped down on the bed. It was going to be a long night, and I have much to contemplate . . . most importantly, how much should I tell her?
A/N well, there is another chapter done; feel honored, I have never written so many chapters for a story before, I usually get bored way before now. But, this story has my attention for some reason. I don't know why. Anyway, I will try to get the next chapter out by Wednesday. Well, once again, thank you all who reviewed.