A/N:  I spent most of this week debating whether it would be a better story if Videl chased them right away or not, and now it's been decided, and I bet you can't wait to find out!

Disclaimer:  Sigh… If Kay-chan owned DBZ, more of the movies would've fit into the regular timeline… I guess Akira was into the A/U thing too!

PadawanJanAQ is correct!  The last chapter was That's Trouble (the one with the dice in the little bubble that you 'pop' to move your men.  The commercial was originally from the 80's, but they've brought it back recently).   Can you tell what's missing from this title (I've strayed into song titles now, can't think of any more commercials)?

Chapter 6:  These Boots Are Made …

      Videl stared up at where Piccolo, who was rapidly vanishing from view.  Reaching into her pocket, she was about to pull out her jetcopter when she remembered.  Mr. Shinara had banned capsules from his class, after someone else brought a capsule containing a whole bunch of water-guns and disrupted his lesson on soccer.

      Videl's hand, grasping empty air, pulled her hand out of her pocket and glared as the retreating back of Piccolo vanished from view.  You won't get away from me that easily Son Gohan!  I'll find out your secrets one way or the other, or my name isn't Satan Videl!

      The class, which had been absolutely silent since Piccolo had grabbed Gohan and taken off, spun around when a loud bang exploded behind them.  Looking at the door, which was now somewhat embedded into the side of the school, they saw a dark shadow in the doorway.  It was huge, taking up almost all the available space.  It was Mrs. White.  The students unconsciously look a step back from the school nurse.  She was one lady you did not want to mess with.  Even Videl, though she stood her ground, would intentionally try anything around Mrs. White.

      Mrs. White, seeing what she considered a proper amount of respect, stepped out into the schoolyard.  Mr. Shinara, who seemed to be trying to make himself as small and unnoticeable as possible, was staying as far away as he could without drawing Mrs. White's attention to the fact.

      As Mrs. White approached what she considered to be the centre of the problem (Videl), the class parted to let her through, using the excuse to try to hide behind each other.   Videl paled slightly.  Mr. Shinara must have told Mrs. White she had been fighting with Gohan when he had, for lack of a better word, fainted.

      "Well?"  Mrs. White barked, sounding rather like an army drill sergeant.  "Where is Mr. Son?"

      Mr. Shinara blinked.  He was sure he had left Gohan here under Videl's care.

      Videl was quite for a few moments, debating what exactly she should tell Mrs. White.  It wasn't like the nurse (or her teacher for that matter) would believe her if she said 'Well a big green alien came and flew off with him'.  But then again, that was the truth.  She was rescued by Joe.

      "Mr. Shinara, you won't believe what happened while you were gone!  It was incredible!  There was an alien, and he came and Videl tried to fight him, but he didn't really move, and then he grabbed Gohan and flew off!  And now all of you have to admit I was right!"  The last remark was aimed in the direction of his classmates.  A glint appeared in his eyes and he continued, raising his voice to an almost-yell.  "Aliens are among us!  They do exist!"  Joe appeared willing and able to go on in this particular strain for quite a while when Mrs. White interrupted.

      "What a load of dinosaur dung!"  Mr. Shinara looked shocked that a teacher would use that kind of language, but decided it would be better to not bring attention to himself at the moment.  It appeared he had not only lost a student, but a student who's hamster had appeared to have fallen off the wheel during his class.

      "Where in the world did you get a crazy idea like that!"  Mrs. White continued.  "I'll have to take you to a shrink right away!"

      The students stared at Mrs. White.  Sure, most of them had always been under the impression that Joe was more than a little bit … odd.  But they hadn't ever thought he needed professional help.  Videl, deciding to help Joe out, stepped closer to Mrs. White.

      "He's telling the truth Mrs. White.  A large green alien did come and I did try to hit him.  And it was like he was made out of metal or something.  Then he grabbed Gohan and flew off that way."  She said pointing.

      "Young Lady!"  Mrs. White said, believing this was just a trick to make fun of her.  "I will not have you talking back to me!"

      At this point, the class began to talk all at once.

      "But she's telling the truth!"

      "Uh huh!"

      "… green guy with a turban…"

      "… don't forget the cape!"

      "And what about those weird shoes he was wearing?"

      "Yeah, what a crazy alien!"

      Mrs. White was taken somewhat aback.  She hadn't expected the whole class to be in on this joke.  Well, if they want to play that way, fine.  I can stop this right here and now!

      "Students.  The next person to say anything about green people, aliens or otherwise, will be taken straight to the principals office."

      The class was silent.

      "Alright then."  Mrs. White continued.  "Now we get to the bottom of this.  Where is Mr. Son?  And what is this ridiculous story about him having a tail?"

      The students all found various interesting parts of the sky or ground to look at.

      "Well?  Where is Mr. Son?"  Mrs. White was now turning a lovely shade of red.

      "He was taken by a green alien."  One of the students near the back finally replied.

      "I warned you!  Everyone who believes Mr. Son was taken by a green alien, get moving to the Principal's office … MARCH!"

      The class remained still for a moment, then slowly, one or two began moving towards the school.  Seeing their classmates, the rest began to walk slowly to the school until only Mr. Shinara and Mrs. White were left standing in the courtyard.  Mrs. White, for what was probably the first time in her life, was speechless.

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      Meanwhile, somewhere about 30 miles away and about 1000 km up, a green alien was carrying a limp human-looking form, which if you could get a good enough look as they flew by, seemed to have a rather ugly furry belt which had unwound hanging from his pants.

      The sooner we get to Capsule Corp, the better.  We'll find out what's going on here…     

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A/N: In answer to AcGirl, no … technically the pyramid wasn't really necessary, but it worked well to give Videl a little bit of time with Piccolo before everyone else notices him…

Next time on DBZ … what's going to happen to Gohan