Author's notes:
Well, here is another chapter, sorry about the long, LONG, delay, I've been
busy lol. Somewhere between the water pump in my car failing, and my new
girlfriend (yes, I'm surprised I found another person who can stand to be
around me for more than 3 seconds also. o_O) I lost track of time and the
story kind of got put on the back burner. Fear not, I have not forgotten
about it though.
Anyway, I'd like again to thank Mira-san for her diligent reviews; if it wasn't for them I might not have written this yet. Also, I want to give `special thanks to her friend who is the only person who has yet to review my song fic. So I would like to dedicate this chapter to the two of them.
Chapter 9
"What do you mean he had a tail?"
I can see this is going to be hard to explain . . . well, better just get it out..
"He had a tail because he was from another planet."
"This Raditz . . . You're saying he was an alien?"
Well. here it goes. . .
"You're not afraid of aliens are you?"
"I don't know. I've never really met one."
"Are you sure Videl?"
"I think I would know if I had . . ."
"Videl, Raditz is actually my fathers older brother."
"But then your dad was . . ."
"He was a Sajin. And I am Half Sajin." Her eyes widened and I feared what her reaction would be
"Well, that explains a few things then . . ." well, I didn't expect a calm reaction, that's for sure
"So your not really from earth then?"
"No, I am. My father wasn't, but my mother is human."
"Oh, well, you don't look any different?"
"Most aliens are human enough looking. The only real difference with Sajin's is that we have tails, mine was removed however." Well, lets also not forget incredible strength and a fairly unhealthy supply of battle lust . . .
"Oh, ok then."
"Ok? Your not surprised or angry?"
"Well, I am surprised, but more than anything I am relieved."
"Relieved?"
"Yeah, because now I feel better about losing to you in our spar, you had a little bit of an edge." Well, a little more than an edge . . .
"Yeah, I guess I did."
"Tell me Gohan, how strong are you, really? I know you beat Cell, but how far does your power go?"
"If I said I could blow up this planet with a wave of my hand, would you believe me?"
"Yes, after what I have heard, I think you might just be capable of it. You never would though right?"
"Of course! This power is only a gift if I use it to protect."
"Well, I have no worries then."
"Ok, back to the story I guess. Raditz had come, seeking my father. He wanted to find out why he hadn't conquered earth yet. You see, dad was sent here to kill everyone, but forgot his mission when he hit his head all those years ago."
"Oh, I see, but what about your grandfather? I have a feeling you know what really happened."
"I do." I said letting out a sigh "one of the other differences between a Sajin and humans, is, this is also why I had my tail removed by the way, that if we have our tail, and we view a full moon, we become what is known as an Ozzaru."
"What is an Ozzaru?"
"The best way I could describe it to you, is like a Giant Wear-Ape. In that form, are power grows tremendously."
"Then why have your tail removed? I mean, if you get such a power boost."
"Well, neither my father or I can control that form . . . That's why my grandfather died; my dad crushed him, while in that form. I have also been forced into it a few times, each time I have know control of my actions, or memory of what happened."
"Wow, what a draw back . . ."
"Well, one of us that I know of can control it. Well, he could before he lost his tail."
"Who?"
"Vegeta."
"Vegeta?"
"He is the last full blooded Sajin left alive that we know of. He is Bulma's, for lack of a better word, husband."
"Was he sent to earth too?"
"No, he came here to destroy it, after my father and piccolo defeated Raditz. Vegeta was once are greatest enemy, though I think he has come to think of earth as his home now."
"Destroy it?"
"I'm about to explain what happened. When Raditz came to the island, he was looking for my father, and wanted him to become a member of the planet traders."
"Planet Traders?"
"A group, of fiercely strong aliens, members are from all races around the universe. They lay waste to planets and there populations, and then sell them to the highest bidder."
"My father, of course, refused. So Raditz kidnapped me, in order to make my dad join him. At this time, piccolo made the first major step in becoming are allie. He joined my father in an attempt to defeat Raditz, and save me. Though he only agreed to help, so it would be easier for HIM to rule the earth."
"Wait, I read Goku killed piccolo in the world tournament."
"Well, technically, he did die."
"He did?"
Wow, this whole thing really is more confusing than I thought
"Well, that form of him did. He produced, as he was dieing, an egg of sorts, and spat it out into the distance. The egg had contained all of that Piccolo's evil intentions, and from it was born the Piccolo we know today."
"Your first Sensei came from an egg? And he was evil?"
"Well, Piccolo is also an alien. He is what is known as a Namek. Namek's are the ones responsible for creating the dragon balls, and that is why they exist here on earth. Also, he has gone through some changes. He is literally not the same person he was when I first knew him. He has joined, in a process only Namek's can do, with tow other Namek's, sharing power, intelligence, and will."
"You mean he is three people?"
"Basically. But enough about that tangent, back to the story. Piccolo and my father followed Raditz to where he had landed in his space pod. I know it was a space pod, because that was where he was holding me. From in there I watched him pummel both piccolo and my father. At some point, it became to much for me to bare, and my hidden power exploded."
"Hidden power?"
"Yes, unlike the other fighters, when my limits are pushed, I explode in an uncontrollable rage, fighting till I have nothing left to give, or until I'm satisfied . . . It is a power that has cost me dearly."
"Dearly?"
I let out a heavy sigh
"I will explain that more, when I tell you about the cell games."
She seemed as though she would fallow up, but backed off
"Ok Gohan."
"When it released, I tore through the pod, heading straight at Raditz. I hit him head first, cracking his armor and most likely a few of his ribs."
"You mean you defeated him? And you were only. let's see.. Four?"
"No, I didn't defeat him, but stunned, surprised, and wounded him. It was enough to give piccolo and my father enough time to recover. As soon as he was on his feet, Raditz picked my unconscious form up and was about to destroy me, but my father latched on to him from behind, pinning him in place. Piccolo then used is special attack he calls the 'Special Beam Cannon.' It destroyed Raditz, by tearing through his chest. However it also hit my father, killing him as well."
"I'm sorry Gohan."
I cocked a halfhearted smile
"Don't worry about it, we wished him back to earth with the Dragon Balls a year later."
"Ok, but what happened then?"
"Well, Piccolo saw how strong I really was, and took me off for training."
"Oh, that's why you say he is your first sensei. What kind of training?"
"Well, there were two sections to it; a six-month 'survival training', and another six of martial arts and KI training. Oh, did I explain what KI was yet?"
"No, not fully 100%, but you did mention it."
"Well, KI, is this . . . "
I produced a small white globe of energy, harmless though
"KI, is your life force. Those with a strong KI can harness it, and do things like fly, move super fast, or even destroy things. "
"You mean you need to control that to be able to fly?"
"Yup. Don't worry, I will teach you all about it if you want to learn."
"That would be great Gohan."
"Ok. Anyway the first 6 months, he left me alone in a dinosaur filled jungle to survive and grow strong. I passed the training, and mastered it. The second half, I spent learning about KI and martial arts."
"He left you alone in the jungle when you were 4?"
"Yeah, but I got used to it. It made me stronger actually."
"Well, I still can't believe he left you out there with dinosaurs and stuff."
"Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you the reason for all this training. Two Sajin's were listening in on the whole battle with Raditz."
"They listened in on the whole battle? How?"
"With this . . . "
I handed her the Scouter
"What is this?"
"It's a Scouter. You can measure power levels with it. Power level, is basically, how strong your KI is."
I took it from her, and placed it on my head
"You have a power level of 170 Videl, that's quite impressive, seeing that the average human is around ten."
"You mean I really am that strong?"
"Yes, you are, your even stronger than your father, way stronger."
"Wow . . . I had no idea."
"Yeah, here, watch."
I placed it on her head
"Here, click this." I pointed to the side button
"How come it says you have a power level of zero?"
"Oh, that's because I'm suppressing my strength."
"You mean you can hide it?"
"Yeah, its a very useful tactic we learnt to fool the Scouter's. Watch, I'll raise my level a little."
I raised it, and slowly the Scouter climbed higher
"Now it says 1000, no, two, now five, nine, twelve . . . hey, it stopped. Why did you stop?! Dam it Gohan, I wanted to see how strong you were."
"I can't go any higher Videl."
"Why the hell not? I'm sure you are stronger than that."
"Well . . . I'm stronger than it was originally meant to read. Um . . . here, watch."
I took the device from her, and placed it on the floor, facing me I began to raise my power level again, shortly the scouter blew up
"I see . . ."
"Well, it turned out that the Scouter Raditz used, was also a sort of transmitter. Vegeta, along with his subordinate Napa, thought the dragon balls to be too good an opportunity to pass up. So they decided to visit Earth. We all trained to fight them when they arrived."
"So they came to Earth?"
"Yes, and we fought them. That battle was particularly hard for me, many of my friends died that day, even Piccolo."
"Oh my god . . ."
"Yes, it was my fault to, I was to scared to fight at first and Tien. Yamcha, and Chaoutsu all died before I even lifted a finger to help. The lesser of the two, Napa, he was two much for all of us by himself, he beat Tien to death, and Chaoutsu, he tried self-destructing on him, but even that failed. Yamcha died fighting the Saibamen."
"Wow, and you were only just what, five now?"
I nodded
"Piccolo died saving me, when I attacked Napa and failed, he through a huge KI attack at me. It surely would have killed me, but Piccolo leapt in front of it. It killed him while I lived."
"He gave himself for you? I thought you said he was evil . . . "
I let out a sigh
"By that time piccolo had begun to change, he almost seemed to be developing a heart. My father once told me it was I who changed him, and that Piccolo cared for me like his own child."
"So he died . . . You wished him back with the dragon balls?"
"Well, yes and no, I will explain that later."
"Oh, ok."
"Well, after Piccolo died, it was just Krilin and I against Napa, and Vegeta. Napa was almost about to kill me once again, but this time, my father showed up. He saved me and Krilin, and gave us each half a Senzu Bean."
"A Senzu bean? What the hell is that?"
"It is this . . . " I produced one from the small patch
"A senzu bean is a very rare curative remedy. It is so powerful, it can heal all wounds instantaneously, and completely restore some ones health."
"You can't be serious. No such thing can possibly exist."
"Oh, it can, and does. I can prove it if you want."
"How could you possibly prove something like that? I mean, you have told me some far out things so far, but that is just impossible."
"Fine, watch." I stood, walking into the kitchen
I returned carrying a knife. I stood before her, arm extended. I winced as I slit down the center of my arm slightly. The blood poured out onto the floor. I bent down to show her the wound. She looked shocked; she stared up at me with wide eyes, as if to ask hwy I had done it.
"Now, watch . . . "
I ate the senzu bean, in a few seconds; both pain and wound were gone. I wiped off the blood, and showed her once more. She grabbed the arm, inspecting it, eyes even wider now.
"Believe me Videl, the things I have to tell you, are very real, and very true."
"Alright, I understand Gohan . . ."
A/N: Ok, fair enough spot for a cut off point. From now on expect a chapter a week, works gotten busy and I have less time now :-\. Once again, thx to Mira-san and her friend for their great and inspirational reviews. As always, please review, constructive criticism is always welcome. Thanks once again.
Anyway, I'd like again to thank Mira-san for her diligent reviews; if it wasn't for them I might not have written this yet. Also, I want to give `special thanks to her friend who is the only person who has yet to review my song fic. So I would like to dedicate this chapter to the two of them.
Chapter 9
"What do you mean he had a tail?"
I can see this is going to be hard to explain . . . well, better just get it out..
"He had a tail because he was from another planet."
"This Raditz . . . You're saying he was an alien?"
Well. here it goes. . .
"You're not afraid of aliens are you?"
"I don't know. I've never really met one."
"Are you sure Videl?"
"I think I would know if I had . . ."
"Videl, Raditz is actually my fathers older brother."
"But then your dad was . . ."
"He was a Sajin. And I am Half Sajin." Her eyes widened and I feared what her reaction would be
"Well, that explains a few things then . . ." well, I didn't expect a calm reaction, that's for sure
"So your not really from earth then?"
"No, I am. My father wasn't, but my mother is human."
"Oh, well, you don't look any different?"
"Most aliens are human enough looking. The only real difference with Sajin's is that we have tails, mine was removed however." Well, lets also not forget incredible strength and a fairly unhealthy supply of battle lust . . .
"Oh, ok then."
"Ok? Your not surprised or angry?"
"Well, I am surprised, but more than anything I am relieved."
"Relieved?"
"Yeah, because now I feel better about losing to you in our spar, you had a little bit of an edge." Well, a little more than an edge . . .
"Yeah, I guess I did."
"Tell me Gohan, how strong are you, really? I know you beat Cell, but how far does your power go?"
"If I said I could blow up this planet with a wave of my hand, would you believe me?"
"Yes, after what I have heard, I think you might just be capable of it. You never would though right?"
"Of course! This power is only a gift if I use it to protect."
"Well, I have no worries then."
"Ok, back to the story I guess. Raditz had come, seeking my father. He wanted to find out why he hadn't conquered earth yet. You see, dad was sent here to kill everyone, but forgot his mission when he hit his head all those years ago."
"Oh, I see, but what about your grandfather? I have a feeling you know what really happened."
"I do." I said letting out a sigh "one of the other differences between a Sajin and humans, is, this is also why I had my tail removed by the way, that if we have our tail, and we view a full moon, we become what is known as an Ozzaru."
"What is an Ozzaru?"
"The best way I could describe it to you, is like a Giant Wear-Ape. In that form, are power grows tremendously."
"Then why have your tail removed? I mean, if you get such a power boost."
"Well, neither my father or I can control that form . . . That's why my grandfather died; my dad crushed him, while in that form. I have also been forced into it a few times, each time I have know control of my actions, or memory of what happened."
"Wow, what a draw back . . ."
"Well, one of us that I know of can control it. Well, he could before he lost his tail."
"Who?"
"Vegeta."
"Vegeta?"
"He is the last full blooded Sajin left alive that we know of. He is Bulma's, for lack of a better word, husband."
"Was he sent to earth too?"
"No, he came here to destroy it, after my father and piccolo defeated Raditz. Vegeta was once are greatest enemy, though I think he has come to think of earth as his home now."
"Destroy it?"
"I'm about to explain what happened. When Raditz came to the island, he was looking for my father, and wanted him to become a member of the planet traders."
"Planet Traders?"
"A group, of fiercely strong aliens, members are from all races around the universe. They lay waste to planets and there populations, and then sell them to the highest bidder."
"My father, of course, refused. So Raditz kidnapped me, in order to make my dad join him. At this time, piccolo made the first major step in becoming are allie. He joined my father in an attempt to defeat Raditz, and save me. Though he only agreed to help, so it would be easier for HIM to rule the earth."
"Wait, I read Goku killed piccolo in the world tournament."
"Well, technically, he did die."
"He did?"
Wow, this whole thing really is more confusing than I thought
"Well, that form of him did. He produced, as he was dieing, an egg of sorts, and spat it out into the distance. The egg had contained all of that Piccolo's evil intentions, and from it was born the Piccolo we know today."
"Your first Sensei came from an egg? And he was evil?"
"Well, Piccolo is also an alien. He is what is known as a Namek. Namek's are the ones responsible for creating the dragon balls, and that is why they exist here on earth. Also, he has gone through some changes. He is literally not the same person he was when I first knew him. He has joined, in a process only Namek's can do, with tow other Namek's, sharing power, intelligence, and will."
"You mean he is three people?"
"Basically. But enough about that tangent, back to the story. Piccolo and my father followed Raditz to where he had landed in his space pod. I know it was a space pod, because that was where he was holding me. From in there I watched him pummel both piccolo and my father. At some point, it became to much for me to bare, and my hidden power exploded."
"Hidden power?"
"Yes, unlike the other fighters, when my limits are pushed, I explode in an uncontrollable rage, fighting till I have nothing left to give, or until I'm satisfied . . . It is a power that has cost me dearly."
"Dearly?"
I let out a heavy sigh
"I will explain that more, when I tell you about the cell games."
She seemed as though she would fallow up, but backed off
"Ok Gohan."
"When it released, I tore through the pod, heading straight at Raditz. I hit him head first, cracking his armor and most likely a few of his ribs."
"You mean you defeated him? And you were only. let's see.. Four?"
"No, I didn't defeat him, but stunned, surprised, and wounded him. It was enough to give piccolo and my father enough time to recover. As soon as he was on his feet, Raditz picked my unconscious form up and was about to destroy me, but my father latched on to him from behind, pinning him in place. Piccolo then used is special attack he calls the 'Special Beam Cannon.' It destroyed Raditz, by tearing through his chest. However it also hit my father, killing him as well."
"I'm sorry Gohan."
I cocked a halfhearted smile
"Don't worry about it, we wished him back to earth with the Dragon Balls a year later."
"Ok, but what happened then?"
"Well, Piccolo saw how strong I really was, and took me off for training."
"Oh, that's why you say he is your first sensei. What kind of training?"
"Well, there were two sections to it; a six-month 'survival training', and another six of martial arts and KI training. Oh, did I explain what KI was yet?"
"No, not fully 100%, but you did mention it."
"Well, KI, is this . . . "
I produced a small white globe of energy, harmless though
"KI, is your life force. Those with a strong KI can harness it, and do things like fly, move super fast, or even destroy things. "
"You mean you need to control that to be able to fly?"
"Yup. Don't worry, I will teach you all about it if you want to learn."
"That would be great Gohan."
"Ok. Anyway the first 6 months, he left me alone in a dinosaur filled jungle to survive and grow strong. I passed the training, and mastered it. The second half, I spent learning about KI and martial arts."
"He left you alone in the jungle when you were 4?"
"Yeah, but I got used to it. It made me stronger actually."
"Well, I still can't believe he left you out there with dinosaurs and stuff."
"Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you the reason for all this training. Two Sajin's were listening in on the whole battle with Raditz."
"They listened in on the whole battle? How?"
"With this . . . "
I handed her the Scouter
"What is this?"
"It's a Scouter. You can measure power levels with it. Power level, is basically, how strong your KI is."
I took it from her, and placed it on my head
"You have a power level of 170 Videl, that's quite impressive, seeing that the average human is around ten."
"You mean I really am that strong?"
"Yes, you are, your even stronger than your father, way stronger."
"Wow . . . I had no idea."
"Yeah, here, watch."
I placed it on her head
"Here, click this." I pointed to the side button
"How come it says you have a power level of zero?"
"Oh, that's because I'm suppressing my strength."
"You mean you can hide it?"
"Yeah, its a very useful tactic we learnt to fool the Scouter's. Watch, I'll raise my level a little."
I raised it, and slowly the Scouter climbed higher
"Now it says 1000, no, two, now five, nine, twelve . . . hey, it stopped. Why did you stop?! Dam it Gohan, I wanted to see how strong you were."
"I can't go any higher Videl."
"Why the hell not? I'm sure you are stronger than that."
"Well . . . I'm stronger than it was originally meant to read. Um . . . here, watch."
I took the device from her, and placed it on the floor, facing me I began to raise my power level again, shortly the scouter blew up
"I see . . ."
"Well, it turned out that the Scouter Raditz used, was also a sort of transmitter. Vegeta, along with his subordinate Napa, thought the dragon balls to be too good an opportunity to pass up. So they decided to visit Earth. We all trained to fight them when they arrived."
"So they came to Earth?"
"Yes, and we fought them. That battle was particularly hard for me, many of my friends died that day, even Piccolo."
"Oh my god . . ."
"Yes, it was my fault to, I was to scared to fight at first and Tien. Yamcha, and Chaoutsu all died before I even lifted a finger to help. The lesser of the two, Napa, he was two much for all of us by himself, he beat Tien to death, and Chaoutsu, he tried self-destructing on him, but even that failed. Yamcha died fighting the Saibamen."
"Wow, and you were only just what, five now?"
I nodded
"Piccolo died saving me, when I attacked Napa and failed, he through a huge KI attack at me. It surely would have killed me, but Piccolo leapt in front of it. It killed him while I lived."
"He gave himself for you? I thought you said he was evil . . . "
I let out a sigh
"By that time piccolo had begun to change, he almost seemed to be developing a heart. My father once told me it was I who changed him, and that Piccolo cared for me like his own child."
"So he died . . . You wished him back with the dragon balls?"
"Well, yes and no, I will explain that later."
"Oh, ok."
"Well, after Piccolo died, it was just Krilin and I against Napa, and Vegeta. Napa was almost about to kill me once again, but this time, my father showed up. He saved me and Krilin, and gave us each half a Senzu Bean."
"A Senzu bean? What the hell is that?"
"It is this . . . " I produced one from the small patch
"A senzu bean is a very rare curative remedy. It is so powerful, it can heal all wounds instantaneously, and completely restore some ones health."
"You can't be serious. No such thing can possibly exist."
"Oh, it can, and does. I can prove it if you want."
"How could you possibly prove something like that? I mean, you have told me some far out things so far, but that is just impossible."
"Fine, watch." I stood, walking into the kitchen
I returned carrying a knife. I stood before her, arm extended. I winced as I slit down the center of my arm slightly. The blood poured out onto the floor. I bent down to show her the wound. She looked shocked; she stared up at me with wide eyes, as if to ask hwy I had done it.
"Now, watch . . . "
I ate the senzu bean, in a few seconds; both pain and wound were gone. I wiped off the blood, and showed her once more. She grabbed the arm, inspecting it, eyes even wider now.
"Believe me Videl, the things I have to tell you, are very real, and very true."
"Alright, I understand Gohan . . ."
A/N: Ok, fair enough spot for a cut off point. From now on expect a chapter a week, works gotten busy and I have less time now :-\. Once again, thx to Mira-san and her friend for their great and inspirational reviews. As always, please review, constructive criticism is always welcome. Thanks once again.