What Lies Beneath the Stardom
By: Illuminate
Chapter 12
"Gohan, are you sure about this? Thisis Bulma Briefs we're talking about," said Videl, standing behind him outside of Capsule Corps.
"Yes, Videl. She's a family friend. She's agreed to help us."
At that moment, the door opened and Bulma smiled upon them.
"Hey Gohan! The studio's all ready for you. The band already recorded their music so all you need to do is sing. Go on down, I have a staffer there waiting for you."
Gohan led his friends inside. "Thanks Bulma. OH! This is Videl, Erasa, and Sharpener. They're the others doing the project."
"Nice to meet you," she said, extending her hand to each of them.
"You too," said Videl shakily.
"Okay, let's get going. We have a lot of work to do."
"Ah, Mr. Son. Welcome. I am Anthony Chang. Mrs. Briefs tells me you need to record a CD?"
"Yes. For a school project."
"Alright. Go inside and put on your head phones. Which song would you like to do first?"
"Let's do mine," piped Videl. "I want to get it over with. Show Me Your Colors." she turned to Anthony.
They entered the room and set up. Gohan noticed Videl looked a little shaky.
"You okay?"
"I guess. I've never sang in front of anybody before. "
He placed a consolatory hand on her shoulder. "Me neither. You'll do fine."
"Thanks."
Anthony's voice rang over a loud speaker. "You ready?"
Videl nodded and the music started.
Gohan couldn't help but watch her sing.
Videl: You cast a spell over me
I don't know where to turn to anymore
I see your face
Every morning when I wake up
Every night when I go to bed
You're here with me some how
Don't know how
I can feel you here right now
So close, So real
She looked so content when she sang. It was a whole different side to her. He saw the smile on her face as Erasa joined
Videl & Erasa: Doo doo-doo doo-doo
Show me your colors
Everyone: Show me
Show me your colours
Show me
Don't break this spell I'm in
Please don't break my heart
Show me
Show me your colours, baby
Tell me who you really are
The music continued as Videl glanced back at Gohan and smiled widely. Gohan had to admit, she was pretty. She opted for a pair of blue capri pants and a light yellow shirt.
And she sang beautifully.
Videl: I know you want what I want
Far away
But still within our reach
Do you dare
Are you brave enough to show me
What your heart really wants to?
I say your name to my self out loud
Wanna have you all around
Like a cover for the cold and the outside
Making love in the candle lights
Doo doo-doo doo-doo
Sharpener nudged him hard in the back and glared. Obviously, he didn't like Gohan staring at Videl.
Everyone: Show me
Show me your colours
Show me
Don't break this spell I'm in
Please don't break my heart
Show me
Show me your colours
Baby
Tell me who you really are
The emotion in her face changed as she sang the next lines. Almost as if she felt it.
Videl: Baby
Don't tell me I mean nothing
After all you did
Baby
Don't you tell me
Tell me I mean nothing
Tell me I mean nothing to you
Please show me now
She pulled Gohan beside her at the mic as they all joined her.
Everyone: Show me
Show me your colours
Show me
Don't break this spell I'm in
Please don't break my heart
Show me
Show me your colours
Baby
Tell me who you really are
Show me
Show me your colours
Show me
Don't break this spell I'm in
Please don't break my heart
Show me
Show me your colours
Baby
Tell me who you really are
She turned to him slightly as she sang the last verse.
Videl: I'm not allowed to adore you
The way you know I really want
But I do
Even though it's been a nightmare
To pretend that it's all over
It's not the easiest thing to avoid
Damage is already done
I'm in love
With You
The music died away and Anthony gave them a thumbs up.
Videl screeched and flung her arms around Gohan's shoulders. "YES! That was awesome!"
Gohan laughed heartily. "Good job Videl. You did great," he said, hugging her back.
"You ready for the next one?" Anthony asked.
"Yeah. Let's do Stand by You," said Gohan, pulling Sharpener with him on another microphone.
"Let's hit it."
Videl & Erasa: Damn you I think I can feel
Something special Going on
Something that is happening between us
I feel more than you could ever imagine
It's so clear I want you to know...
Everyone: I'm gonna stand by you
If you want me to
I'm gonna stand by you
If you want it tonight
I will stand by you
'Cause I wanna be with you
I'll stand by you
Stand by you
Stand by, stand by you
I only want to to be with you
I only want to be with you
Gohan & Sharpner: Damn you, don't you know we're
So good together, us two
Nothing's gonna come in between us
I know we go in two different directions sometimes
But you will always be on my mind
And if you think you ain't got nobody
I just want you to know...
Everyone: I'm gonna stand by you
If you want me to
I'm gonna stand by you
If you want it tonight
I will stand by you
'Cause I wanna be with you
I'll stand by you
Stand by you
Stand by, stand by you
I'm gonna stand by you
If you want me to
I'm gonna stand by you
If you want it tonight
I will stand by you
'Cause I wanna be with you
I'll stand by you
Stand by you
Stand by, stand by you
'Cause I want to be with you,
I'll stand by you
Cause I want to be with you,
I'll stand by you
"That was great!" came Anthony over the speaker. "go get something to drink and break four a couple of minutes."
A robot of Bulma's came in and handed them all glasses of water, and scooted out.
"What's all the ruckus in here?" came a voice from outside the room.
oh no. Vegeta thought Gohan.
Do you brats realize that this noise is disrupting my training?"
Gohan pushed the loudspeaker button. "Oh hey Vegeta. Listen, we'll be out of here in a an hour or so. This is project for school."
"Boy you are just like your idiot father. Extremely narrow minded and -"
"VEGETA! I'D LIKE TO SEE YOU UPSTAIRS NOW!" rang Bulma's voice through the house.
"DON'T PATRONIZE ME WOMAN-"
"NOW!!"
Vegeta grunted audibly and exited the room.
Sharpner was thunderstruck. "Who was that?"
Gohan grimaced. "Bulma's husband, Vegeta. A right pain in the butt."
"Well at least he knows his priorities," smirked Sharpner.
Erasa slapped him upside the head and they began bickering.
"GOHAN!" shouted a voice from the doorway.
"Heya Trunks," said Gohan, hoisting the boy into his arms. "how's it going?"
"Okay. Whatcha doing?"
"A project for school."
"Who's she?"
"Satan, Videl. A friend of mine."
Videl held out her hand to Trunks. "Nice to meet you."
Trunks shook her hand and turned back to Gohan. "She's pretty."
Gohan blushed. "Yes, she is."
He saw Videl smile.
"Can I stay and watch?"
"Sure. Go and sit with Anthony out there."
Trunks hopped down from Gohan's hold and dashed out the door.
Videl laughed. "Cute kid. Bulma's?"
"Yeah. And a good friend of my brothers."
Videl turned to yell and quick, "Shut up." at Sharpner and Erasa before turning back to Gohan again. "Have you worked on the routine at all?"
"If you can believe this, Bulma's offered to let us make a video."
"That's good. I wasn't looking forward to performing in front of the class anyway."
"Ready for the last one?" came Anthony's voice again.
"Yep," Gohan and Videl chorused.
"Alrighty. Do It Till We Drop. Let's go."
"Good luck," Sharpner whispered in Gohan's ear.
Gohan rolled his eyes as Videl started singing.
Videl: Come out and play with me baby
Like girls do
Come on and play with me baby
Right now
I wanna stamp to the music
You know how much I like it
When you turn me around
Gohan: I can't stop
I can't come down
Dammit. I can't hear him yet." thought Videl. She and Gohan were the only soloists. Cause from what she heard, Sharpner was a bad singer.
Videl: Why don't we dance to the music
Like boys do
Why don't we dance to the music
Right now
I wanna move with you baby
You know how much I like it
When you turn me around
Gohan: It's so high
I can't come down
Sharpner glared at Gohan as he sang. Why does he get to do it? I'm just as good as him. ARG> He's stealing my girl!
Everyone: Why don't we do it till we drop (so why, so why why)
Why dont we start it up and never stop (don't stop, don't stop)
Why don't we dance
Get the girls with the boys
And the boys with the girls
It's easy to see
When you're here with me
Together we'll make it forever
Now, it was Gohan's turn.
Gohan: Over here, over there
You're looking for me
Let me get down my special lady
I've been watching you watching me
Girl all night
I've been sitting and waiting for your green light
Clock is ticking and you still dont bite
If only I knew what was on your mind
And I just gotta let you know
That you're the one
I want you so
Wow, he's good thought Videl as she listened. As her verse came up she turned and poked him in the chest.
Videl: So we can talk for a moment
I'll tell you
All of the secrets
Inside of my mind
I think it's time
That I told you
I wanna get to know you
Before we run out of time
Gohan: It's so high
We can't come down
Videl: Oh won't you stay with me baby
Till daylight
And stay this way
Till the end of all time
I wanna be with you darlin'
You know how much I like it
When you turn me around
Gohan: It's so hot
We can't complain
Sharpner's anger was growing and his face was getting red. Erasa smacked him lightly and mouthed, "Stop it." as they joined.
Everyone: Why don't we do it till we drop (so why, so why why)
Why dont we start it up and never stop (don't stop, don't stop)
Why don't we dance
Get the girls with the boys
And the boys with the girls
It's easy to see
When you're here with me
Together we'll make it forever
Gohan took a risk and did a series of moves as he sang his next solo.
Gohan: If you wanna have fun with me
Just come to my drum with me
We can get freaky deaky
When ya wanna slow down, see me
And slide your body right next to me
No need to rush
We can take it slow
Get down with the rythyms
Cause I'm feeling your flow
And I just gotta let you know
That you're the one
I want you so
Videl grinned and did some of her own.
Videl: Why don't we dance to the music
Like boys do
Why don't we dance to the music
Right now
I wanna move with you baby
You know how much I like it
When you turn me around
Gohan: It's so hot
We can't complain
They both stopped and continued as the other two joined in.
Everyone: Why don't we do it till we drop (so why, so why why)
Why dont we start it up and never stop (don't stop, don't stop)
Why don't we dance
Get the girls with the boys
And the boys with the girls
It's easy to see
When you're here with me
Together we'll make it forever
Why don't we do it till we drop (so why, so why why)
Why dont we start it up and never stop (don't stop, don't stop)
Why don't we dance
Get the girls with the boys
And the boys with the girls
It's easy to see
When you're here with me
Together we'll make it forever
The song finished and Videl leapt with joy.
"That was so cool! It've never felt so good!
Gohan smiled. "I'm glad."
"You all were awesome! That was so great! Full of energy and enthusiasm!" said Anthony, making wild hand motions in the air.
"I hope so," Videl laughed.
"Come back tomorrow, we'll listen to it and meet with the video director."
"Cool. Let's head out. I've got some shopping to do," said Erasa, pulling Sharpner by the arm. "and you're driving."
Videl ad Gohan hung back as Erasa and Sharpner drove off in the direction of the mall.
"I don't think he's coming back," laughed Videl as she and Gohan walked in the direction of the bus stop.
Gohan strolled beside her. "Yeah. Well, I'm gonna head home. My mom is probably spazzing by now."
"Alright. I'll see you tomorrow? Same time?"
"Yeah. I'll see you," finished Gohan, walking around the corner, and taking flight towards his house.
Videl watched him turn the corner. "He is so weird."
"WHAT!?!?! THEY GOT AWAY AGAIN!"
Carnaja cringed at the decibel level. "We are truly sorry about this master. But we do know the identity of the Great Saiyaman."
"DO you now?"
"Yes sir," repiled Ketanz, struggling into a sitting position. "We know his first name is Gohan."
Silence...."That's it?"
"Um...yes sir?"
"WE NEED MORE THAN THAT! YOU TWO ARE IN DEEP SHIT IF YOU DON'T DO SOMETHING ABOUT HER!" the man yelled, sending various object crashing to the floor.
"He really has a temper." swallowed Ketanz as the monitor shut off.
"Yeah well. We really need to get that girl. She's on the verge of discovering everything about her mother's death. And if we don't watch it, we're as good as dead."
A/N: dun dun dun. LOL sorry again for the lack of updates. I hope to rekindle my DBZ interest. REVIEW! I love support :)