Here's the next chapter! I thought that I finished rather speedily, mainly just to prove you doubters wrong. I haven't gotten very many reviews for the previous chapter, which is no fun, but a thousand thanks to those of you who did review me! More progress is made in this chapter, things are starting to pick up!

I'm sorry that my chapters aren't long enough for some of you, but I like the length and I end the chapters at appropriate stopping points. This story isn't long compared to say "Blinded" or "Predator and Prey"- in fact I don't see how it can compare in any way at all with either of those and others that are similar, but it'll do. I've increased the length of the chapters some what as I've moved along with this story, I'll admit that the first few chapters were really really short. I'm not trying to be ugly, I love you all, but if you don't like the lengths, then don't read.

ENJOY! (

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Videl could hear her phone ringing from outside the door of her apartment. Quickly, Videl fumbled with her keys and slipped inside, picking up the ringing phone as she closed and locked the door.

"Hello?"

"Del! Hey! I've been trying to call you for the past like two hours! Your cell phone was off and you weren't picking up here! Gosh I was worried about you! I know you don't have any Sunday classes. Where have you been?"

"Calm down Erasa! I just went out for some ice cream." Videl soothed as she plopped down on her arm chair and looked out across the city skyline.

"For two hours? And why did you turn your cell off?" Erasa still had not calmed down.

"I was chatting with a friend and turned my cell off so that I wouldn't be interrupted. Besides, you know I can take care of myself! I carry a gun with me and Daddy taught me martial arts, no one's going to mess with me and get away with it!"

"You were talking for like two hours with a friend? You aren't replacing me are you Videl?" Now Erasa was close to hysterics. She was so emotional and always overreacted!

"No no Erasa! I couldn't replace you! My friend and I aren't as close as you and I! He just meets with me. . ."

"Wait a second! Oh my gosh! Did you say HE?" What was up with Erasa? One minute she was crying and the next minute she was ecstatic!

"Yeah, it's a he."

"Del oh my gosh! How long have you been seeing him? What's his name? Is he cute? How did you meet him? Oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh!"

"Erasa its no big deal, we aren't going out or anything!" Videl was glad that she was having this conversation over the phone because she was blushing horribly. "We just meet once a week or so and talk about books and stuff. It's a friend's thing."

"Uhuh, right Del. What's his name? Come on, spill!" Erasa had calmed down considerably.

"It's nothing, really, Erasa."

"Tell tell tell tell tell tell tell tell tell! Come on Del! I've known you forever! Why won't you tell you best friend what's going on! I'll hate you forever if you don't tell me!"

"Alright alright. Gohan."

"Gohan? You mean that really hot guy from that sandwich shop?" Erasa was squealing now.

"Yeah."

"Oh my gosh Del he is so hot! You've been seeing him ever since Inka's baby?" "I haven't been seeing him Erasa! And it's only been like a few weeks!"

"A few weeks! That baby is two months old, so is your relationship." Erasa sighed dreamily and Videl could feel her blush growing.

"Erasa we don't have a 'relationship'. Every time we've met has been very casual, no dinners or movies or anything. Besides, Gohan wouldn't be interested in me."

"WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? Del, you're drop-dead gorgeous! Any guy who knew you and didn't ask you out is insane!"

"Then why am I still single?" Videl whispered into the receiver.

"Oh Del honey! You're so perfect that all the guys at Satan University must be insane! I mean you're beautiful, strong, independent, courageous, caring. . . Besides it's only your freshman year sweetheart. Guys will warm up."

"Yeah. Well I need to go Erasa. I've got exams this week. Thanks for calling." "Okay. You're still coming up here for Christmas, aren't you?"

"Yeah. I'll see you in a month or so."

"Bye Del."

"Bye."

Videl sighed as she dropped the phone onto her desk. Videl crawled out of her warm chair and sat down at her desk. It was time to study.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ "Hey Squirt!"

"Gohan!"

Goten called from where he was helping Mr. Po Po with gardening. Goten ran over to edge of the Lookout where Gohan had just landed.

"Goten you're filthy!" Gohan laughed as he regarded his little brother's dirt streaked gi.

"Mr. Po Po let me help him with the gardening!"

"I can tell! Did you have fun while I was away?"

"Yeah! But if you had been here it would have been even funner! Will you stay next time?"

"I think I will Squirt?" Gohan laughed again as he ruffled Goten's dark hair.

"Hello Gohan."

"Hey Piccolo. Where's Dende?" Gohan greeted his mentor with a smile.

"He's meditating. I'd like to talk with you if I could."

"No problem. Goten, why don't you garden with Mr. Po Po while I chat with Mr. Piccolo?"

"Alright Brother."

Gohan watched Goten run back over to the garden, smashing a row of flowers as he went. Piccolo led Gohan into the main structure of the Lookout.

"Thank you for keeping Goten all these times. I know you and Po Po aren't too incredibly partial to kids. . ."

"It's fine Kid. You were constantly with him for the first seven years. It's good that you're spending less time with him. He will grow up eventually."

"Yeah, I know."

"I think sending him to school was a good idea but more contact with other people would probably be good."

"What can I do!? He can't join a soccer league or anything! He wouldn't fit in!"

"Well then introduce him to people he can fit in with!" Piccolo interjected angrily, "It's been years Gohan! Don't you think Krillin and the others deserve to know the youngest son and clone of their good friend! This has gone too far Gohan! I know you've told Goten all of the stories but he should meet Vegeta, Eighteen, and the others! He can't control or recognize ki signatures! Vegeta's boy is only a year older than Goten; the two of them could be friends and train together! Krillin, Yamcha, and even Vegeta have been dropping by for all of these years trying to find you! It's been eight years Gohan! Re-establish contact with the others! Both you and Goten need them!"

"No we don't." Gohan snapped, not angry at Piccolo's intrusion. "Things are fine as they are. Now if your lecture is over I need to get back home and get Goten cleaned up."

With that final word Gohan stormed out of the building and into the air as he cleared the doorway.

"Come on Goten." He called as he zoomed off home, heedless of his speed or whatever objects lay in his path.

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"Son Gohan." Videl titled the document on Microsoft Word and skipped a few lines down, starting a list.

Is 19

Lives in mountains alone with brother

Likes to read

Has friends named Piccolo and Dende who often watch Goten

Parents are a taboo subject

Has no phone

Email address: sonofson53@mail.com (A/N: I have no idea if this is
actually anyone's address, so don't email them or anything)

Videl stopped abruptly. That was it. Those were all of the facts she knew about Gohan. Sure, there were plenty of others things; Videl could write pages about how sweet and kind he was. But she had so little factual information. . . Videl had not wished to fill their relationship with nosey questions about Gohan's past when he so obviously did not want to talk about any of it. Videl made up her mind to start asking Gohan more questions. If he did not like it, well she would just have to be sneakier.

Once Videl had decided on a course of action, she felt more relaxed. Videl sighed and glanced at her watch, it was 11:30. After saving and closing her list, Videl plopped down on her bed and picked the book she had been reading off of the nightstand for a little reading before bed. The book focused on the champions of the World Martial Arts Tournament, going back as far as the first tournament. Naturally Videl knew some martial arts, being the daughter of the savior of the world, and though she felt that she could not compete with her father, she still trained daily and was interested in previous martial artists. The book was chronologically arranged, starting from one of the earlier tournaments and ending with the Cell Games. Videl was nearing the end of the book and was going to try and finish it that night.

As Videl flipped to her bookmark, the name of the champion at the top of the page momentarily startled her. Goku Son. Goku. Gohan. Goten. Son. Coincidence? Not likely. Eagerly Videl read the bio:

"The runner-up for the two previous World Martial Arts Tournaments, Goku Son's final victory was justly won. All three tournaments that Son participated in seemed to have an extra element that made the tournament extremely exciting. Each tournament had its share of what experts call 'ki blasts'. These beams of light which shot forth from an opponent's hands are considered by many to be false tricks, but in actuality they are truly energy beams that can kill, injure, or knock out the opponent. These ki blasts apparently take extreme training and control to create, and very few martial artists today know or can teach others how to construct them. All three of Son's fights in the final round were very challenging to both competitors. The fights each could have easily gone either way.

Son was only a child in the first two tournaments that he participated in, and a good many people were surprised by his strength in skill. It is said, however, that Son trained with the legendary Turtle Hermit, which could explain his great skill. When Son fought in the tournament as an adult, few were surprised that this now grown man was able to gain the title.

Son's final battle in the tournament which he championed was against Piccolo, a tall green being who either had very skillful make up or was not human. Both Son and Piccolo received a very severe beating, with Son only slightly better off.

After the tournament, Son was married to Chi Chi, one of the fighters he beat earlier on. Apparently the two had met as children and fell in love again at the tournament. After this tournament, Son disappeared from the public view. Nothing else is known about his career as a martial artist or his family and their whereabouts."

Videl stared at the picture provided of Goku Son. It was slightly blurry, obviously taken during his match. The shot only got him from waist up. He was holding what appeared to be a ball of yellow light in his hands. His stance was rigid, as if he was expecting a blow at any moment. Concentration was etched along with various scrapes on his face. One of the more noticeable things about him was his hair. It was large, black, and spiky; very familiar to Videl. Videl concentrated on the fighter's facial features. Yes, Gohan had the same nose. Both Goten and Gohan shared this man's black eyes. Videl flipped to the picture gallery and looked for more photos of the martial arts champion. There! A picture of a young Goku with a bald friend in a matching gi. He looked just like Goten. The hair and all encompassing joy on Goku and Goten's faces was exactly the same. The two could pass as twins. The picture settled it; Gohan and Goten were the sons of Goku and Chi Chi Son, two talented martial artists. What this meant, exactly, Videl was not sure about.

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There you have it. Chapter 13. I hope you enjoyed it.

*****IMPORTANT*****

Okay, I already have the next chapter written, but I am going to be at camp until Friday. If I get 32 reviews by Friday, I'll post the next chapter as soon as I get back. I'm really excited about the next chapter because Goten makes a little trip to Capsule Corporations. . . Anyhow, if I don't get the reviews, then I'll post the next chapter latter on in the week. 32 reviews from one person do not count. I'm not doing this just so that I can get a lot of reviews. . . I just want to know what you all think of my story! I don't depend on the reviews, they just help me make my story better. Well, I'm off to camp and I hope you all are off to click the review option!

Concerning the info on Goku, I'm going to be honest with you. I've never seen the episode where he fights Piccolo. I don't even know if Piccolo was going by the name Piccolo at that point. I did see the Tien and 'Jackie Chun' episodes, but it was a while ago. If I put any incorrect info up there, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE FORGIVE ME! I tried not to put anything wrong up, but if I did please correct me. Also, if you have any more info on any of those fights *please* email it to me cause I would like to go back and make the little 'bio' more detailed.

Well, I hope you liked the chapter! I hope that I get the chance to post the next chapter on Friday! Have a stupendous week!

-pd