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::......::-thoughts ~......~-flashbacks ^^......^^-change of time/location
WE HAVE A WINNER!!! KILLFRENZY made the correct guess of 'the two guys who hurt Bee.' And he doesn't have to get the names, I'm not that mean (Heck, I'm not sure if I even have them right...Vandame and Smchitty, or something...I'm gonna check later tonight).
Quote of the day: "I haven't failed, I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." ~Thomas Edison
Threats
Chapter Four: Accusations
"Well, I got nowhere with Hercule," Goku said as he sat down next to Chi-Chi on
the living room couch. "The only person who could've pulled it off is a Z fighter, but
none of our friends would hurt Videl," He said. That's when Gohan and Videl got back.
"Hi Mom, hey Dad. How come you were in the city today, Dad?" Gohan asked.
"I'm officially Goku the Detective! I was questioning Videl's dad about anybody that
might have seen him making friends with Buu, but he came up with nothing'," Goku
explained.
^^^^^^^^
A week later, Videl was still completely safe, but Goku hadn't gotten any further
in the case. Around 4:30 the Sons, plus Videl of course, were currently eating and early dinner; the Saiyans
stuffing their faces as usual. They heard on a knock on the door, so Chi-Chi went to see
who it was.
"WHAT?!? What do you mean he's under arrest?" the four left heard Chi-Chi shout.
They hurried around the corner, toward the front door, seeing two Satan City policemen.
One turned to Gohan, walking to him as he said, "Son Gohan, you are under arrest for
the attempted murder of Videl Satan."
"What?!?"
"You have the right to remain silent, and anything you say can and will be used against
you in the court of law. You have the right to an attorney, and if you cannot afford an
attorney, we will provide on for you," the cop continued.
"But my son didn't do anything!" Goku said.
"We have evidence from Hercule himself that your son is guilty," the cop said, taking out
a pair of handcuffs.
"I don't care what he says! Gohan wouldn't hurt Videl!" Chi-Chi said.
"Ma'am, I'm sorry. Even if I believed you, we would still have to bring him in. This is
an order from people higher above than us," the other man said.
Knowing putting up a fight would only do him worse, Gohan held up his hands, letting
cop #1 cuff him. (Yes, I numbered the cops...)
"Gohan, don't let then put you in jail!" Goten begged, attaching himself to his brother's
leg.
"Sorry, bro. I have to go with them. We'll get this cleared up soon," Gohan replied.
"Quiet, you," cop #2 said.
"Gohan, you can't go!" Videl said, speaking up for the first time. If the cops had seen
Videl, they MIGHT have let Gohan go, but they had already started walking back toward
the jet-copter they had come in, Gohan in tow. Cop #2 shoved Gohan into the back seat,
and they took off.
"Why did Gohan let the cop guys take him away? He could've beat 'em up," Goten
asked/stated, watching the copter speed off.
"Because, if he fought them, it would only be more reason to put him in jail," Videl
explained.
"We have to bail him out!" Chi-Chi said.
"To be honest, we have no evidence. Heck, with what we know, he could be guilty. We
know he wouldn't do it, and I'm not saying he did. But you said you got shot before he
came over, right, Videl? Goku said. Videl nodded, and Goku continued, "And when the
guy broke into your house, what did he look like?"
"Well, I couldn't see his face or anything, but he was about Gohan's height. But I am
pretty sure he had long hair," Videl said.
"We really don't have much to work with," Goku said.
"I see what you mean. Now, if you don't mind, I think I'll go kill my dad..." Videl said.
"No, Videl. We need to focus on getting Gohan out right now. Besides, Chi-Chi might
beat you to that..." Goku said, holding back his wife by the wrist.
"Goku, let me go! I'm gonna kill that man if it's the last thing I do," Chi-Chi exclaimed.
"Chi-Chi, calm down," Goku ordered sternly. Chi-Chi struggled for a few more minutes,
but then slumped against Goku in defeat.
"I think we should go to the police station, and find out when his court case is," Videl said.
"Good idea. Let's go," Goku said.
"We should drop Goten off at Capsule Corp., and pick Bulma up. We might need her help. Only Dende knows how much legal trouble they have," Videl suggested.
"But I wanna help Gohan!!" Goten said.
"Goten, I don't think the policemen would want a little kid there. You can play with Trunks, alright?" Chi-Chi said.
"Alright," Goten replied with a pout.
"Come on, let's go," Goku said. They walked outside, Goku calling Nimbus for Chi-Chi. As they flew, Chi-Chi slowed down, joining Videl at the back.
"Videl, are you feeling alright? You seem to be taking this so well," she said to the younger woman.
"I don't know how I feel. I trust Gohan, and I love him...but I'm not sure what to think! Goku's right. It could have been Gohan who shot me, and broke into my room...I don't want to believe it...but I can't help thinking it might have been him," Videl admitted.
"Videl, do you remember when we were looking for him in Otherworld, and I thought he might have gone to the HFIL?" Chi-Chi asked. Videl nodded, and Chi-Chi continued, "And you refused to believe it. I have a question for you. And you have to answer from your heart."
"Okay, shoot," Videl said.
"When have you felt the most afraid?" Chi-Chi asked first.
Videl thought for a moment, then said, "In my fight against Spopovich...Even though nearly falling to my death in a bus is a close second..."
"And when did you feel safest?" Chi-Chi asked.
"I felt safest when...when Gohan was carrying me to the hospital," Videl said.
"Now, do you really think Gohan would do that to you?" Chi-Chi asked.
"No, I guess not," Videl answered. ::How could I think that about Gohan? Of course he didn't do it,:: she thought.
"You have always had faith in Gohan. You didn't even think he was dead after Goku said he was, and you were right. But right now, you have to have more faith in him than ever," Chi-Chi pointed out.
"I do have faith in him. Thanks, Chi-Chi," Videl replied. Chi-Chi placed a reassuring hand on the younger woman's shoulder for a moment before joining Goku at the front again.
^Police Station, 8 p.m.^
"Listen, Chief, Gohan didn't do anything! I'm Videl! I would know!" Videl nearly shouted at the chief of the Satan City police force.
"Miss Videl, I want to believe you, but Mr. Satan has given us proof that Mr. Son is the culprit! The only thing you've given us is your guess that the man had long hair," the chief replied.
"If you won't let him out, can I at least go see him?" Videl asked.
"Well, visiting hours are over, but you are our #1 helper. Johnny will take you to him," the chief replied, gesturing toward one of the cops, about 25 years old, and a good friend of Videl and Gohan/Saiyaman. Chi-Chi, Goku, and Bulma stayed behind to talk to the Chief.
"Videl, between you and me, I think he's innocent, too. And I have proof, too," Johnny said as they walked from the front room, passed the normal cells, toward the high security jail cells.
"Really?" Videl asked.
"Uh-huh. A few other officers and I had almost gotten there while you were fighting the crooks at the jewelry store. I saw Gohan leave the restaurant and transform in an alley. He didn't shoot you," Johnny explained.
"I know. But no one believes me," Videl said, then asked, "Are you gonna testify in the case?"
"Yup. We still don't have much to work with, but we might be able to bail Gohan out," Johnny replied.
"You're a real pal, Johnny," Videl said, gratefulness filling her voice. They arrived at Gohan's cell, different from the others. Instead of something like a cage with a door that slid open, it was more like a metal box, with a door like the front door of a house.
"Solitary? Why's Gohan in there?" Videl wondered aloud.
"Some people, bank robbers, rapists, murders, and others, started a fight with him during dinner. He didn't even fight back, but he got stuck in there...the other officers probably thought it best if Saiyaman was away from his enemies," Johnny explained.
::Poor Gohan,:: Videl thought sadly.
"Technically, I'm supposed to lock the door behind you, but I don't want to do that to you guys," Johnny said, taking out his key chain, with a key to almost every lock in the station.
"Thanks again, Johnny," Videl said, opening the door as Johnny unlocked it for her.
"Don't mention it," Johnny said, walking off the check on some of the other prisoners.
"Gohan?" Videl said quietly, seeing his still form on the bed as her eyes adjusted to the little light.
"Videl? What's up?" Gohan asked, sitting up.
"How ya doing? Jail treating you okay?" Videl asked in response.
"Well, I got in trouble for a fight I didn't start, I didn't get to finish dinner, which was small anyway, I got hit in the face with a chain, and am now sporting a wonderful black eye, and everyone of the officers except Johnny seems to think I'm guilty. But other than that, it's a stone and metal wonderland," Gohan said sarcastically.
Videl sat down on the bed next to him, saying, "We're gonna get you out of here. I promise."
"I don't know. It doesn't look too good," Gohan observed.
"Gohan, don't think like that! You're going to win your court case," Videl insisted.
"What I don't understand is why your dad would accuse me of this," Gohan said.
"Maybe because we're going out and he doesn't want us to," Videl suggested.
"Would he really want me in jail just for that?" Gohan asked.
"I don't know. I don't understand either," Videl admitted.
"Maybe he really thinks you did it. But even if he doesn't want us to go out, he knows you love me, and would never hurt me," Videl said.
"Hey, guys, time's up," Johnny said, sticking his head in.
"Okay. I'll see ya later, okay, Videl?" Gohan said.
"You bet," Videl replied. After giving Gohan a quick kiss, Videl walked out.
She walked back to the front hall, joining the two Sons and Bulma.
"His case is on June 9th," Bulma informed her.
"So Gohan's gonna be in there for a month?" Videl asked.
"I'm afraid so," Johnny said.
^two weeks later, Satan City police station^
"Hey, Gohan. Sorry I haven't come in a while. We were trying to get your defense ready," Videl said, entering her boyfriend's cell. She sat down next to him, seeing heavy stubble covering his normally smooth face. He was also a bit thinner, since the jail's meals weren't really what he was used to.
"Gohan, you look like you haven't eaten a good meal in...well, a couple weeks!" Videl said.
"Yeah...I'll survive, but I'm really hungry. Johnny's been getting me extra food, but it's still not enough," Gohan replied.
"I've got some good news. After a little...convincing...from Goku, Dad told us that two guys were at Buu's house, too. Smchitty and Vandame, we think. They were there from when Buu came back with Bee to when good Buu and evil Buu separated. They got killed after that," Videl said.
"How do we find them?" Gohan asked.
"That's a little problem we've been trying to solve..." Videl admitted. "Oh, I almost forgot," she began, "You're mother's been making me get your homework from all of our teachers. You're gonna have quite a bit of make-up work when you get out."
Gohan laughed, his first true laugh in two weeks, and said, "Well, me going to jail sure hasn't changed Mom..." Videl smiled and nodded in agreement.
So, there are new suspects! But will they be found? And if so, will Videl and the others be able to clear Gohan's name? Find out next time in Threats!
Next time in Threats: "Three months! It's gonna take three months to finish the radar?" Chi-Chi exclaimed. "I'm sorry, Chi-Chi, but I can't find the blueprints! I have to build it from memory!" Bulma explained.
Note to KILLFRENZY: I need you to send a name for me to call you in the fic. If you don't, you are here on out known as...(drum roll, please!) Joe! Why Joe, I don't know. But if you want to pick your name, please tell me in a review.
::......::-thoughts ~......~-flashbacks ^^......^^-change of time/location
WE HAVE A WINNER!!! KILLFRENZY made the correct guess of 'the two guys who hurt Bee.' And he doesn't have to get the names, I'm not that mean (Heck, I'm not sure if I even have them right...Vandame and Smchitty, or something...I'm gonna check later tonight).
Quote of the day: "I haven't failed, I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." ~Thomas Edison
Threats
Chapter Four: Accusations
"Well, I got nowhere with Hercule," Goku said as he sat down next to Chi-Chi on
the living room couch. "The only person who could've pulled it off is a Z fighter, but
none of our friends would hurt Videl," He said. That's when Gohan and Videl got back.
"Hi Mom, hey Dad. How come you were in the city today, Dad?" Gohan asked.
"I'm officially Goku the Detective! I was questioning Videl's dad about anybody that
might have seen him making friends with Buu, but he came up with nothing'," Goku
explained.
^^^^^^^^
A week later, Videl was still completely safe, but Goku hadn't gotten any further
in the case. Around 4:30 the Sons, plus Videl of course, were currently eating and early dinner; the Saiyans
stuffing their faces as usual. They heard on a knock on the door, so Chi-Chi went to see
who it was.
"WHAT?!? What do you mean he's under arrest?" the four left heard Chi-Chi shout.
They hurried around the corner, toward the front door, seeing two Satan City policemen.
One turned to Gohan, walking to him as he said, "Son Gohan, you are under arrest for
the attempted murder of Videl Satan."
"What?!?"
"You have the right to remain silent, and anything you say can and will be used against
you in the court of law. You have the right to an attorney, and if you cannot afford an
attorney, we will provide on for you," the cop continued.
"But my son didn't do anything!" Goku said.
"We have evidence from Hercule himself that your son is guilty," the cop said, taking out
a pair of handcuffs.
"I don't care what he says! Gohan wouldn't hurt Videl!" Chi-Chi said.
"Ma'am, I'm sorry. Even if I believed you, we would still have to bring him in. This is
an order from people higher above than us," the other man said.
Knowing putting up a fight would only do him worse, Gohan held up his hands, letting
cop #1 cuff him. (Yes, I numbered the cops...)
"Gohan, don't let then put you in jail!" Goten begged, attaching himself to his brother's
leg.
"Sorry, bro. I have to go with them. We'll get this cleared up soon," Gohan replied.
"Quiet, you," cop #2 said.
"Gohan, you can't go!" Videl said, speaking up for the first time. If the cops had seen
Videl, they MIGHT have let Gohan go, but they had already started walking back toward
the jet-copter they had come in, Gohan in tow. Cop #2 shoved Gohan into the back seat,
and they took off.
"Why did Gohan let the cop guys take him away? He could've beat 'em up," Goten
asked/stated, watching the copter speed off.
"Because, if he fought them, it would only be more reason to put him in jail," Videl
explained.
"We have to bail him out!" Chi-Chi said.
"To be honest, we have no evidence. Heck, with what we know, he could be guilty. We
know he wouldn't do it, and I'm not saying he did. But you said you got shot before he
came over, right, Videl? Goku said. Videl nodded, and Goku continued, "And when the
guy broke into your house, what did he look like?"
"Well, I couldn't see his face or anything, but he was about Gohan's height. But I am
pretty sure he had long hair," Videl said.
"We really don't have much to work with," Goku said.
"I see what you mean. Now, if you don't mind, I think I'll go kill my dad..." Videl said.
"No, Videl. We need to focus on getting Gohan out right now. Besides, Chi-Chi might
beat you to that..." Goku said, holding back his wife by the wrist.
"Goku, let me go! I'm gonna kill that man if it's the last thing I do," Chi-Chi exclaimed.
"Chi-Chi, calm down," Goku ordered sternly. Chi-Chi struggled for a few more minutes,
but then slumped against Goku in defeat.
"I think we should go to the police station, and find out when his court case is," Videl said.
"Good idea. Let's go," Goku said.
"We should drop Goten off at Capsule Corp., and pick Bulma up. We might need her help. Only Dende knows how much legal trouble they have," Videl suggested.
"But I wanna help Gohan!!" Goten said.
"Goten, I don't think the policemen would want a little kid there. You can play with Trunks, alright?" Chi-Chi said.
"Alright," Goten replied with a pout.
"Come on, let's go," Goku said. They walked outside, Goku calling Nimbus for Chi-Chi. As they flew, Chi-Chi slowed down, joining Videl at the back.
"Videl, are you feeling alright? You seem to be taking this so well," she said to the younger woman.
"I don't know how I feel. I trust Gohan, and I love him...but I'm not sure what to think! Goku's right. It could have been Gohan who shot me, and broke into my room...I don't want to believe it...but I can't help thinking it might have been him," Videl admitted.
"Videl, do you remember when we were looking for him in Otherworld, and I thought he might have gone to the HFIL?" Chi-Chi asked. Videl nodded, and Chi-Chi continued, "And you refused to believe it. I have a question for you. And you have to answer from your heart."
"Okay, shoot," Videl said.
"When have you felt the most afraid?" Chi-Chi asked first.
Videl thought for a moment, then said, "In my fight against Spopovich...Even though nearly falling to my death in a bus is a close second..."
"And when did you feel safest?" Chi-Chi asked.
"I felt safest when...when Gohan was carrying me to the hospital," Videl said.
"Now, do you really think Gohan would do that to you?" Chi-Chi asked.
"No, I guess not," Videl answered. ::How could I think that about Gohan? Of course he didn't do it,:: she thought.
"You have always had faith in Gohan. You didn't even think he was dead after Goku said he was, and you were right. But right now, you have to have more faith in him than ever," Chi-Chi pointed out.
"I do have faith in him. Thanks, Chi-Chi," Videl replied. Chi-Chi placed a reassuring hand on the younger woman's shoulder for a moment before joining Goku at the front again.
^Police Station, 8 p.m.^
"Listen, Chief, Gohan didn't do anything! I'm Videl! I would know!" Videl nearly shouted at the chief of the Satan City police force.
"Miss Videl, I want to believe you, but Mr. Satan has given us proof that Mr. Son is the culprit! The only thing you've given us is your guess that the man had long hair," the chief replied.
"If you won't let him out, can I at least go see him?" Videl asked.
"Well, visiting hours are over, but you are our #1 helper. Johnny will take you to him," the chief replied, gesturing toward one of the cops, about 25 years old, and a good friend of Videl and Gohan/Saiyaman. Chi-Chi, Goku, and Bulma stayed behind to talk to the Chief.
"Videl, between you and me, I think he's innocent, too. And I have proof, too," Johnny said as they walked from the front room, passed the normal cells, toward the high security jail cells.
"Really?" Videl asked.
"Uh-huh. A few other officers and I had almost gotten there while you were fighting the crooks at the jewelry store. I saw Gohan leave the restaurant and transform in an alley. He didn't shoot you," Johnny explained.
"I know. But no one believes me," Videl said, then asked, "Are you gonna testify in the case?"
"Yup. We still don't have much to work with, but we might be able to bail Gohan out," Johnny replied.
"You're a real pal, Johnny," Videl said, gratefulness filling her voice. They arrived at Gohan's cell, different from the others. Instead of something like a cage with a door that slid open, it was more like a metal box, with a door like the front door of a house.
"Solitary? Why's Gohan in there?" Videl wondered aloud.
"Some people, bank robbers, rapists, murders, and others, started a fight with him during dinner. He didn't even fight back, but he got stuck in there...the other officers probably thought it best if Saiyaman was away from his enemies," Johnny explained.
::Poor Gohan,:: Videl thought sadly.
"Technically, I'm supposed to lock the door behind you, but I don't want to do that to you guys," Johnny said, taking out his key chain, with a key to almost every lock in the station.
"Thanks again, Johnny," Videl said, opening the door as Johnny unlocked it for her.
"Don't mention it," Johnny said, walking off the check on some of the other prisoners.
"Gohan?" Videl said quietly, seeing his still form on the bed as her eyes adjusted to the little light.
"Videl? What's up?" Gohan asked, sitting up.
"How ya doing? Jail treating you okay?" Videl asked in response.
"Well, I got in trouble for a fight I didn't start, I didn't get to finish dinner, which was small anyway, I got hit in the face with a chain, and am now sporting a wonderful black eye, and everyone of the officers except Johnny seems to think I'm guilty. But other than that, it's a stone and metal wonderland," Gohan said sarcastically.
Videl sat down on the bed next to him, saying, "We're gonna get you out of here. I promise."
"I don't know. It doesn't look too good," Gohan observed.
"Gohan, don't think like that! You're going to win your court case," Videl insisted.
"What I don't understand is why your dad would accuse me of this," Gohan said.
"Maybe because we're going out and he doesn't want us to," Videl suggested.
"Would he really want me in jail just for that?" Gohan asked.
"I don't know. I don't understand either," Videl admitted.
"Maybe he really thinks you did it. But even if he doesn't want us to go out, he knows you love me, and would never hurt me," Videl said.
"Hey, guys, time's up," Johnny said, sticking his head in.
"Okay. I'll see ya later, okay, Videl?" Gohan said.
"You bet," Videl replied. After giving Gohan a quick kiss, Videl walked out.
She walked back to the front hall, joining the two Sons and Bulma.
"His case is on June 9th," Bulma informed her.
"So Gohan's gonna be in there for a month?" Videl asked.
"I'm afraid so," Johnny said.
^two weeks later, Satan City police station^
"Hey, Gohan. Sorry I haven't come in a while. We were trying to get your defense ready," Videl said, entering her boyfriend's cell. She sat down next to him, seeing heavy stubble covering his normally smooth face. He was also a bit thinner, since the jail's meals weren't really what he was used to.
"Gohan, you look like you haven't eaten a good meal in...well, a couple weeks!" Videl said.
"Yeah...I'll survive, but I'm really hungry. Johnny's been getting me extra food, but it's still not enough," Gohan replied.
"I've got some good news. After a little...convincing...from Goku, Dad told us that two guys were at Buu's house, too. Smchitty and Vandame, we think. They were there from when Buu came back with Bee to when good Buu and evil Buu separated. They got killed after that," Videl said.
"How do we find them?" Gohan asked.
"That's a little problem we've been trying to solve..." Videl admitted. "Oh, I almost forgot," she began, "You're mother's been making me get your homework from all of our teachers. You're gonna have quite a bit of make-up work when you get out."
Gohan laughed, his first true laugh in two weeks, and said, "Well, me going to jail sure hasn't changed Mom..." Videl smiled and nodded in agreement.
So, there are new suspects! But will they be found? And if so, will Videl and the others be able to clear Gohan's name? Find out next time in Threats!
Next time in Threats: "Three months! It's gonna take three months to finish the radar?" Chi-Chi exclaimed. "I'm sorry, Chi-Chi, but I can't find the blueprints! I have to build it from memory!" Bulma explained.
Note to KILLFRENZY: I need you to send a name for me to call you in the fic. If you don't, you are here on out known as...(drum roll, please!) Joe! Why Joe, I don't know. But if you want to pick your name, please tell me in a review.
