Disclaimer: I do not own DBZ.
(A/N): I know, I know!! I haven't been able to get back to my story for a little while. With a combination of writer's block and busyness, it has been difficult to get back to my story. I am back though, and I hope you haven't forgotten me. I do own David, Kia, and anything that has to do with them, so please don't steal them. ON WITH THE STORY!!
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Recap of the Last Chapter:
"Wow! Time sure does fly," said David.
"Yeah, it sure does," said Gohan.
"We better get going, so you can meet my family. I am sure my mom will let you stay with us."
"Thank you very much. I really appreciate the hospitality."
"It's no problem at all David. Then I'll show you around tomorrow."
"That would be nice," said David smiling.
With that, both teenagers took to the skies, towards Gohan's home.
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Gohan lead the way as David followed close behind. He decided stop at another place before heading home. Within minutes, Gohan lead David up to the Lookout.
"Wow! I didn't know your home was this high in the sky Gohan," David said as he curiously looked around.
"Actually, this isn't my house," Gohan explained.
"This is the Lookout, where the Guardian of Earth, Dende, lives."
"Oh," said David as he kept looking around.
"This is a nice place though."
"Yeah it is. Come on! Let's go see what he's up to!"
With that Gohan lead David up to the door, where they were met by Piccolo. David had never seen a Namek before in his life.
"He must also be from another planet," David thought.
"Dende will be out in a moment," Piccolo said, looking at Gohan
"Sure - okay," Gohan simply replied.
"Who is this?" Piccolo asked, turning his attention to David.
"This is David," replied Gohan.
"He not from around here. You see -" he started to say, but Piccolo cut him off.
"Is this going to be a long story?" Piccolo asked, a little impatiently.
"Because I can read his mind, which would be much quicker."
"Well - yeah - it is kind of a long story," said Gohan.
David watched the whole conversation take place between Gohan and Piccolo. This green guy was bigger than David and Gohan, and wore a purple fighting gi, with a white and purple turban on his head and a white cape that went from his shoulders, down his back to his ankles. This green person also had an energy level, though it was lower than Gohan's. David felt a little uncomfortable, especially when the talking green guy walked over to him.
"I am Piccolo," he said. "It's nice to meet you David."
David stared for a moment, then asked, "You're not from this planet, are you?"
"So you noticed!" Piccolo replied, sarcastically.
"I am a Namek, from planet Namek. That's all you need to know for now."
"Uh - okay," was all David was able to say.
"Now be still and be quiet. I am going to read your mind now."
David nodded nervously and kept still. He watched as Piccolo stretched out his arm and hand and rested it on his head. Piccolo then closed his eyes and looked to be meditating.
"How long is this going to take?" David thought.
"Silence!" Piccolo snapped.
David jumped back, startled at Piccolo's outburst. "Oh - sorry," David said.
"Now get back here, stand still, and be quiet!" Piccolo said, rather impatiently.
David did as he was told, looking at Gohan who gave him a reassuring nod. He walked back as both he and Piccolo returned to their previous positions. After a few minutes, Piccolo opened his eyes and brought his arm back to his side.
"So, you have had a pretty rough life kid," Piccolo stated.
"Yeah - sort of," David said, looking down.
"This kid's ki level is pretty high," Piccolo thought to himself.
"Yet, he is gentle and kind - especially after I snapped at him. I am glad that he and Gohan are becoming friends. Gohan needs someone his age that can understand him."
"Hello everyone," said a voice from behind Piccolo, bringing Piccolo from his thoughts. Gohan and Piccolo turned to see Dende standing at the entrance of his home.
David figured that that must be Dende. He looked a lot like Piccolo, but shorter, and wore different clothing. He also had a staff that he walked with. Not only that, but Dende looked to be around both David and Gohan's age. Behind him was a funny looking man who was black, a little shorter than Dende, and wore a white turban on his head. He didn't have any shirt, but he had a white vest, and white pants.
"I am glad to see you Gohan," Dende said, looking at Gohan.
"It's been a little while since I last saw you."
"It's really only been a few months," Gohan said, slightly chuckling.
"Yes, I know. But I do enjoy visiting with you," Dende said, with a warm smile.
Dende then looked at David. "I see you have brought your friend David here with you."
"How did you know my name?" David asked.
"Are you a mind reader, or were you just listening to us talk?"
"No, I was doing neither of those things," said Dende.
"I can't really read minds unless I do what Mister Piccolo did here."
"Oh," Daivd muttered.
"Where are my manners?" Dende said.
"I am Dende, guardian of the Earth. This is Mister Popo, my assistant."
"Nice to meet you David," Mister Popo said.
"Nice to meet you too," said David.
"You've already met Mister Piccolo here I assume," said Dende.
"Yes, I have."
"Yes, okay then."
"I know who are David," Dende began.
"I watched as you came in from another dimension."
"Wouldn't it be a little hard to see me come in from another dimension?" David asked politely.
"There are many people down there, which would make it hard, wouldn't it?"
"Yes, it can be hard to watch everyone, but it's not everyday you see someone come in from another dimension, I can assure you that."
"Oh," David said, feeling sort of stupid for asking that question.
"I have been watching you for the past few months. I am sorry that you have to go this ordeal David."
"That's why I came here," Gohan interrupted.
"I wanted to know if you could send him back to his own dimension."
"I'm sorry Gohan, but that is beyond my power," Dende said, frowning.
"What about the dragonballs? Can we use those to wish him back to his own dimension?" Gohan asked.
"Those won't work either Gohan. I am truly sorry."
"So, you mean I'm stuck in this dimension?" David asked.
"Unless you can find a way out through the way you came in, you cannot leave this dimension," Dende explained.
"I am truly sorry David."
David looked down at the ground, thinking of his other dimension, knowing that he couldn't get back there.
"What am I going to do now?" he thought, shaking his head a little. David's shoulders sagged as the news hit him like a ton of bricks.
"Are you okay David?" Gohan asked.
"Yeah - I think I'll be okay," David said, not really looking up.
"It's just - now I can't return home."
"You know - there is still a chance to return home," Piccolo spoke up.
"What do you mean?" David asked, looking straight at Piccolo.
"There is always a chance to return home. Don't forget that."
"Okay," David said, not really understanding what Piccolo meant.
"Thanks for your help Dende," Gohan said as he walked over to David.
"I'm sorry I couldn't be much help," Dende replied, frowning.
"It's okay," David sighed, smiling weakly at Dende.
"You tried, and that's what counts."
"You know David," the silent Mister Popo spoke up.
"If this is a different dimension, then it might be like the hyperbolic time chamber."
"What's the hyperbolic time chamber?" David asked, arching his brow.
"It's another dimension that we have a door to, here on the lookout," Mister. Popo explained.
"You can spend a year in the hyperbolic time chamber dimension, and only a day would pass out here."
"So, your saying that if I spend a year here, there is a possibility that only a day would pass in my dimension?"
"Yes, exactly! It is quite possible," said Mister. Popo, giving a reassuring smile to David. David's hope was strengthened a little, when he heard this.
"Thank you Mister. Popo, Dende, and Piccolo," Gohan said, nodding towards David.
"Let's head to my house now, okay David?"
"Sure," David said. He then turned to everyone else.
"Thank you all for your help. I am very much grateful."
"You take care David," Dende said, as Gohan and David took to the skies.
"That kid's ki level is high," said Piccolo, watching the sky as Gohan and David disappeared.
"Yes, I noticed," Dende said, turning his attention from the skies to Piccolo.
"Is there a possibility he can be dangerous?"
"Not really. Judging from his past experiences and personality, he doesn't like to hurt people unless he is forced."
"That's good to hear," Dende said as he turned to walk away, but then stopped and turned around.
"I feel evil rising Mister Piccolo. Do you feel it?"
"Yes Dende, I do."
"We must get ready then, because I fear this force is stronger than anything we've ever dealt with."
It was already dark when Gohan and David touched down at the house. Gohan lead David up to the front door.
"Welcome to my home David," Gohan said, opening the door.
Within seconds Chichi came walking into the living room yelling, "Gohan! Why are you so late coming home! You know what I said about -" she stopped as she looked at the teenager that walked in after Gohan.
"Now you're bringing strangers home?!" she exclaimed.
"Mom, it's okay," Gohan explained. "This is David. He's a new student at my school, and he needs a place to stay."
"Why does he need to stay here?" Chichi asked, eyeing David from head to toe.
David stood there as he watched Chichi eye him suspiciously.
"David isn't from around here and he doesn't have any money to stay anywhere," Gohan explained.
Chichi noted the sad look in David's eyes. She could see in his eyes, pain, sadness, and loss of hope. She had seen it in Gohan after Goku died. After a moment of silence, Chichi sighed.
"Okay, but I want to hear you're story, okay?" she said in a softer tone.
David nodded and said, "Okay."
"Here, come and sit over here," Chichi said, pointing to the couch.
"Thank you," David said, walking over and sitting down on the couch.
It was a nice couch. It was one that sat about three adult people comfortably. This couch was a tan color, which commented the house. In front of the couch was a coffee table with some coasters on it. A TV sat a few feet from the coffee table. It looked to be a 25" TV set, which sat on a TV stand.
Gohan sat down on the couch to David's left, as David looked around the room.
"It's not big, but it's a nice home," said Gohan.
"Yes, I agree," said David, as Chichi sat down on the couch to his right.
"Hey mom, where's Goten?" Gohan asked.
"I believe he went up to his room last," Chichi replied, scrunching her face.
"Hey Gohan!" a voice exclaimed, coming down the stairs.
The voice came running down the stairs, revealing Goten. He ran straight towards Gohan, but stopped short when he saw David.
"Who are you?" Goten asked, now walking slowly over to the couch.
"This is David," Chichi explained, looking at Goten lovingly.
Goten walked straight over and came face to face with David. "You look sad," he said, frowning.
"Why are you sad?"
"He was just about to tell us that Goten," Gohan said, looking at his brother.
"Yes, he was," Chichi, added. "Now Goten, you can sit in my lap while David explains where he's from."
"Okay," said Goten hopping on his mother's lap, ready to listen to David.
"Alright! I love stories!" he exclaimed.
"Well, you tell me if you like mine, okay Goten?" David asked, looking straight at Goten.
"Yeah!" Goten replied.
"Calm down Goten sweetie," Chichi said, patting him on the head, smiling.
"You can start with your story anytime you like David."
David nodded, then began his story from the beginning, though without a question as he did with Gohan.
Instead, he said, "I am not from this planet, nor this dimension."
David spoke of his planet. He explained about Kuvious Phantom, the Legendary Scout, his father, and the Phantom Scouts. He even brought out his last moments with his mother that he had explained to Gohan earlier. David explained about Garith, his powers, and his friends and their powers. Through the painful parts he couldn't help but shed some tears. Everything David told Gohan, he explained to Chichi and Goten. After David finished his story, everyone was quiet for a little while.
"I'm sorry," he said as he wiped a few tears away.
"I thought it would get easier to talk about the painful things in my past when I talk more about them, but I guess not."
"It's okay," Chichi said, letting her motherly instincts take over as she put her hand on David's shoulder and rubbed it, with Goten still in her lap.
"I know it can be pretty tough, but we can help you through it," Gohan said, reassuringly.
"Thank you both," David said, smiling.
David then looked down at Goten, still sitting in Chichi's lap, noticing that he was frowning. "What's wrong?" he asked.
"I didn't really like this story," Goten said, as he looked at David.
"It was really sad."
"Thanks for letting me know," David said with a gentle smile.
"Are you going to stay with us," Goten asked, his eyes widening, looking at David, then Chichi, and then Gohan.
Chichi sighed, and nodded. "Yes, he can stay with us."
"Yay!" Goten yelled, as he hoped off of his mothers lap and stood in front of David.
"You can sleep in my room!" he exclaimed as he began to pull David up from the couch.
"Hold on squirt," Gohan said, reaching his hand out to stop Goten.
"Why don't you let him sleep in my room?"
"Awww, but why?" Goten asked, putting on his sad face.
"I do think it would be better if David stays in Gohan's room Goten," Chichi interceded.
"Oh - okay," said Goten. "But can I sleep with them both?"
Chichi thought for a moment, and then sighed. "Okay - but only for tonight, got it?"
"Yeah!" Goten exclaimed jumping up and down in glee.
David couldn't help but smile. This boy was so energetic and innocent.
"Can I sleep next to you David?" Goten asked.
"I don't mind," David replied.
"Alright!" Goten exclaimed, as he ran off to get his stuff from his room and move it over to Gohan's room.
David watched as Goten disappeared upstairs. He then looked at the two people who remained there, which were, of course, Chichi and Gohan. Chichi had some questions she wanted to ask David, while Gohan joined in from time to time. Chichi warmed up to David pretty fast, and her motherly instincts took over. David realized this but didn't mind. He needed a mother figure since it looked like he wasn't going to be going back home any time soon.
"Thanks again for allowing me to stay here Mrs. Son," David said bowing his head.
"It's alright David. You can stay as long as you like," Chichi said, smiling.
"That is, if you can pull your weight around here," her smile turned into a smirk.
David was a little worried about what she meant by that. "You mean, chores and such correct?"
"Yes, I do," said Chichi, her warm smile returning.
"But first, I want you to do your school work. I know both of you have it, and I want you to do it before you go to bed."
"Aw, mom!" Gohan said, trying to get out of work.
"Don't you start that with me Gohan!" Chichi raised her voice, glaring at Gohan.
"If you are going to be a scholar, you are going to do your homework!"
"Yes mom," Gohan said, his shoulders sagging as he knew he lost this argument.
Chichi then turned her attention towards David. "You get to your homework too okay?"
David didn't want Chichi upset with him, so he just nodded and said, "Okay!"
A few minutes later, Gohan and David were studying together in his room. Goten was with them, but Chichi called him down to spend some time with her while they studied. The schoolwork was not really hard for either Gohan or David to comprehend since both are very smart.
"The answer to this one is easy," Gohan said as he read a Calculus question from his book.
"Yeah, it is," said David. "But they're all easy," he added.
"Yeah, they are," said Gohan.
Within moments, both were done with Calculus, and they moved on to English. David was a little lost in his book, for the simple fact that this English book was totally different from the other dimension.
Gohan noticed David's confused expression and decided to ask, "What's wrong?"
"I can handle this English book, but I have to get to know a different history," David said, scratching his head.
"What do you mean?"
"Have you ever heard of Shakespeare?"
"Who's that?" Gohan dared to ask.
Before allowing David to respond to his question, Gohan said, "Let me guess - he was in your dimension, wasn't he?"
"Yes, actually. He was a famous writer who wrote many good works in my dimension."
"Sounds interesting, but your going to have to explain that some other time, especially since it's a little late and I want to eat!"
"Okay, okay," David said waving his hands in front of him.
With that, both teenagers got back to their work and finished their assignments rather quickly. They both also noted the differences and similarities that David's dimension's homework had with Gohan's. It was interesting to find out that math was used the same way, but the only major differences were those of History and English. History was really different from David's. English dealt with many writers' works that David hadn't even heard of. Science was basically the same, but it had a few differences with certain technological differences.
Within half-an-hour, both were done with all of their work and headed downstairs to go eat. While coming down the stairs and into the living room, David looked at his watch, which read 8:50 p.m.
"Wow, it's 8:50," David said.
"I just hope Goten didn't eat all of the food," Gohan said, not really listening to David. Both of the teenagers reached the living room, and walked to the kitchen.
As David and Gohan entered the kitchen, they were met by Goten who was finished eating.
"Hey! Are you done with your homework?" he asked.
"Yes, we're done now," said David, smiling warmly.
"Yeah, we're done," said Gohan, also smiling at Goten.
"Now, don't tell me you ate all of the food Goten," Gohan said, remembering the times Goten ate all of the food and left none for him.
"Don't worry, I made sure there was some food left for you Gohan," Chichi chimed in, standing at the sink washing the dinner dishes Goten had used.
"Aw thanks mom!" Gohan exclaimed.
"Just look over there," she said, pointing over to the counter that had a huge amount of food on it.
Gohan ran over to the counter and started to dig in. Goten, in the meantime went to get ready for bed.
Gohan gathered a big bowl and sat down at the table. David, on the other hand, grabbed a small bowl, filled it with food, and sat down and ate. As he sat down, he noticed Gohan staring at him.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
Gohan just stared at him.
"Hello - Gohan - are you alive?"
Gohan snapped out of his stare and shook his head. "Are you going to eat only that!?" he asked.
"Well, no," David replied.
"I was going to eat a couple of more bowls."
"Are you sure?" Gohan asked.
"Yes," David replied, arching an eyebrow.
"Whatever," Gohan said as he dug into his food.
David was amazed at how much Gohan ate. He wondered how anyone could eat the way he did. Gohan must have eaten 20 large bowls full of food, while he on the other hand, ate 6 small bowls full of food, and was stuffed when he also ate some dessert. Gohan ate all of his food plus a lot of dessert. After all the food was eaten and comments made about eating a lot and not eating enough, Gohan said that he had to go to the bathroom and would then meet David in his room to go to bed.
After Gohan left, David helped Chichi with the rest of the dinner dishes. She kept saying that he was a better son than Gohan for the help he offered. Chichi and David both conversed for a little while more before she commanded David to go to bed since he had school the next day. David followed his, to say, orders, and went to Gohan's room. He was met by Gohan and Goten, who were both ready for bed.
"Uh - I don't really have any clothes to sleep in," David said, rubbing the back of his neck.
"That's okay," Gohan said, as he pointed to a pile of clothes he had readied for David.
"Is it okay if I wear those?" David asked.
"Yeah, sure. I mean - you and I both seem to be the same size."
"I picked them out for you," Goten chimed in, grinning.
"Then I better be careful about them," David said, smirking.
"Hey! That's not funny," Goten pouted.
Both Gohan and David couldn't help but chuckle. "It's okay Goten," said David.
"I'll go change into these clothes," he said, picking them up.
David changed into the clothes, which were a perfect fit, then crawled into the sleeping bag that had been laid out for him. Goten's sleeping bag was next to his. Gohan had a bed that he slept in, which neither David nor Goten minded. All of them talked for a little bit before going to sleep. Goten had a question he wanted to ask David.
"David?" he asked, looking over at him.
"Yes Goten?" David replied.
"What did your mother look like?"
David remained quiet for a second, staring at the ceiling before he spoke. "She was a very beautiful woman. She had black hair that had tight curls, which went down to her waist. She had baby blue eyes, which I have inherited from her. I was also told that she had a very sweet, yet spunky personality."
David remained quiet, which made Goten worry a little.
"David, did I make you sad?" he asked, feeling bad.
"No," David replied, looking over to Goten.
"You didn't make me sad Goten. In fact, you made me happy. I like to remember her."
"Oh - okay," Goten said, not really knowing what to say next.
"Goodnight Goten," David said as he closed his eyes.
"Goodnight David," said Goten as he too, closed his eyes.
Gohan was listening in the whole time, but didn't say anything. He sighed to himself when Goten and David said their goodnights, and went to sleep, remembering his father.
Meanwhile, further away, a dark figure walked out onto a tall cliff overlooking the forest where the Son's lived.
"There you are David," the dark figure said.
"You were hard to find - but I found you. Get ready, because the happiness you found, won't last for long."
The dark figure laughed evilly and walked away.
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(A/N): I really hoped you liked it. Sorry it took so long to get this out, but as I mentioned above, things happened and I wasn't able to get back. Anyways, that's in the past. I also want to let you know that I also own the "dark figure," which will soon have a name. Can you guess who it is? READ AND REVIEW!! I'll even take flames!! Please also let me know if you want me to speed the story up a bit. I am planning on it since it might be boring you to death at the pace it is going now. Let me know!! Thanks in advance!!
(A/N): I know, I know!! I haven't been able to get back to my story for a little while. With a combination of writer's block and busyness, it has been difficult to get back to my story. I am back though, and I hope you haven't forgotten me. I do own David, Kia, and anything that has to do with them, so please don't steal them. ON WITH THE STORY!!
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Recap of the Last Chapter:
"Wow! Time sure does fly," said David.
"Yeah, it sure does," said Gohan.
"We better get going, so you can meet my family. I am sure my mom will let you stay with us."
"Thank you very much. I really appreciate the hospitality."
"It's no problem at all David. Then I'll show you around tomorrow."
"That would be nice," said David smiling.
With that, both teenagers took to the skies, towards Gohan's home.
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Gohan lead the way as David followed close behind. He decided stop at another place before heading home. Within minutes, Gohan lead David up to the Lookout.
"Wow! I didn't know your home was this high in the sky Gohan," David said as he curiously looked around.
"Actually, this isn't my house," Gohan explained.
"This is the Lookout, where the Guardian of Earth, Dende, lives."
"Oh," said David as he kept looking around.
"This is a nice place though."
"Yeah it is. Come on! Let's go see what he's up to!"
With that Gohan lead David up to the door, where they were met by Piccolo. David had never seen a Namek before in his life.
"He must also be from another planet," David thought.
"Dende will be out in a moment," Piccolo said, looking at Gohan
"Sure - okay," Gohan simply replied.
"Who is this?" Piccolo asked, turning his attention to David.
"This is David," replied Gohan.
"He not from around here. You see -" he started to say, but Piccolo cut him off.
"Is this going to be a long story?" Piccolo asked, a little impatiently.
"Because I can read his mind, which would be much quicker."
"Well - yeah - it is kind of a long story," said Gohan.
David watched the whole conversation take place between Gohan and Piccolo. This green guy was bigger than David and Gohan, and wore a purple fighting gi, with a white and purple turban on his head and a white cape that went from his shoulders, down his back to his ankles. This green person also had an energy level, though it was lower than Gohan's. David felt a little uncomfortable, especially when the talking green guy walked over to him.
"I am Piccolo," he said. "It's nice to meet you David."
David stared for a moment, then asked, "You're not from this planet, are you?"
"So you noticed!" Piccolo replied, sarcastically.
"I am a Namek, from planet Namek. That's all you need to know for now."
"Uh - okay," was all David was able to say.
"Now be still and be quiet. I am going to read your mind now."
David nodded nervously and kept still. He watched as Piccolo stretched out his arm and hand and rested it on his head. Piccolo then closed his eyes and looked to be meditating.
"How long is this going to take?" David thought.
"Silence!" Piccolo snapped.
David jumped back, startled at Piccolo's outburst. "Oh - sorry," David said.
"Now get back here, stand still, and be quiet!" Piccolo said, rather impatiently.
David did as he was told, looking at Gohan who gave him a reassuring nod. He walked back as both he and Piccolo returned to their previous positions. After a few minutes, Piccolo opened his eyes and brought his arm back to his side.
"So, you have had a pretty rough life kid," Piccolo stated.
"Yeah - sort of," David said, looking down.
"This kid's ki level is pretty high," Piccolo thought to himself.
"Yet, he is gentle and kind - especially after I snapped at him. I am glad that he and Gohan are becoming friends. Gohan needs someone his age that can understand him."
"Hello everyone," said a voice from behind Piccolo, bringing Piccolo from his thoughts. Gohan and Piccolo turned to see Dende standing at the entrance of his home.
David figured that that must be Dende. He looked a lot like Piccolo, but shorter, and wore different clothing. He also had a staff that he walked with. Not only that, but Dende looked to be around both David and Gohan's age. Behind him was a funny looking man who was black, a little shorter than Dende, and wore a white turban on his head. He didn't have any shirt, but he had a white vest, and white pants.
"I am glad to see you Gohan," Dende said, looking at Gohan.
"It's been a little while since I last saw you."
"It's really only been a few months," Gohan said, slightly chuckling.
"Yes, I know. But I do enjoy visiting with you," Dende said, with a warm smile.
Dende then looked at David. "I see you have brought your friend David here with you."
"How did you know my name?" David asked.
"Are you a mind reader, or were you just listening to us talk?"
"No, I was doing neither of those things," said Dende.
"I can't really read minds unless I do what Mister Piccolo did here."
"Oh," Daivd muttered.
"Where are my manners?" Dende said.
"I am Dende, guardian of the Earth. This is Mister Popo, my assistant."
"Nice to meet you David," Mister Popo said.
"Nice to meet you too," said David.
"You've already met Mister Piccolo here I assume," said Dende.
"Yes, I have."
"Yes, okay then."
"I know who are David," Dende began.
"I watched as you came in from another dimension."
"Wouldn't it be a little hard to see me come in from another dimension?" David asked politely.
"There are many people down there, which would make it hard, wouldn't it?"
"Yes, it can be hard to watch everyone, but it's not everyday you see someone come in from another dimension, I can assure you that."
"Oh," David said, feeling sort of stupid for asking that question.
"I have been watching you for the past few months. I am sorry that you have to go this ordeal David."
"That's why I came here," Gohan interrupted.
"I wanted to know if you could send him back to his own dimension."
"I'm sorry Gohan, but that is beyond my power," Dende said, frowning.
"What about the dragonballs? Can we use those to wish him back to his own dimension?" Gohan asked.
"Those won't work either Gohan. I am truly sorry."
"So, you mean I'm stuck in this dimension?" David asked.
"Unless you can find a way out through the way you came in, you cannot leave this dimension," Dende explained.
"I am truly sorry David."
David looked down at the ground, thinking of his other dimension, knowing that he couldn't get back there.
"What am I going to do now?" he thought, shaking his head a little. David's shoulders sagged as the news hit him like a ton of bricks.
"Are you okay David?" Gohan asked.
"Yeah - I think I'll be okay," David said, not really looking up.
"It's just - now I can't return home."
"You know - there is still a chance to return home," Piccolo spoke up.
"What do you mean?" David asked, looking straight at Piccolo.
"There is always a chance to return home. Don't forget that."
"Okay," David said, not really understanding what Piccolo meant.
"Thanks for your help Dende," Gohan said as he walked over to David.
"I'm sorry I couldn't be much help," Dende replied, frowning.
"It's okay," David sighed, smiling weakly at Dende.
"You tried, and that's what counts."
"You know David," the silent Mister Popo spoke up.
"If this is a different dimension, then it might be like the hyperbolic time chamber."
"What's the hyperbolic time chamber?" David asked, arching his brow.
"It's another dimension that we have a door to, here on the lookout," Mister. Popo explained.
"You can spend a year in the hyperbolic time chamber dimension, and only a day would pass out here."
"So, your saying that if I spend a year here, there is a possibility that only a day would pass in my dimension?"
"Yes, exactly! It is quite possible," said Mister. Popo, giving a reassuring smile to David. David's hope was strengthened a little, when he heard this.
"Thank you Mister. Popo, Dende, and Piccolo," Gohan said, nodding towards David.
"Let's head to my house now, okay David?"
"Sure," David said. He then turned to everyone else.
"Thank you all for your help. I am very much grateful."
"You take care David," Dende said, as Gohan and David took to the skies.
"That kid's ki level is high," said Piccolo, watching the sky as Gohan and David disappeared.
"Yes, I noticed," Dende said, turning his attention from the skies to Piccolo.
"Is there a possibility he can be dangerous?"
"Not really. Judging from his past experiences and personality, he doesn't like to hurt people unless he is forced."
"That's good to hear," Dende said as he turned to walk away, but then stopped and turned around.
"I feel evil rising Mister Piccolo. Do you feel it?"
"Yes Dende, I do."
"We must get ready then, because I fear this force is stronger than anything we've ever dealt with."
It was already dark when Gohan and David touched down at the house. Gohan lead David up to the front door.
"Welcome to my home David," Gohan said, opening the door.
Within seconds Chichi came walking into the living room yelling, "Gohan! Why are you so late coming home! You know what I said about -" she stopped as she looked at the teenager that walked in after Gohan.
"Now you're bringing strangers home?!" she exclaimed.
"Mom, it's okay," Gohan explained. "This is David. He's a new student at my school, and he needs a place to stay."
"Why does he need to stay here?" Chichi asked, eyeing David from head to toe.
David stood there as he watched Chichi eye him suspiciously.
"David isn't from around here and he doesn't have any money to stay anywhere," Gohan explained.
Chichi noted the sad look in David's eyes. She could see in his eyes, pain, sadness, and loss of hope. She had seen it in Gohan after Goku died. After a moment of silence, Chichi sighed.
"Okay, but I want to hear you're story, okay?" she said in a softer tone.
David nodded and said, "Okay."
"Here, come and sit over here," Chichi said, pointing to the couch.
"Thank you," David said, walking over and sitting down on the couch.
It was a nice couch. It was one that sat about three adult people comfortably. This couch was a tan color, which commented the house. In front of the couch was a coffee table with some coasters on it. A TV sat a few feet from the coffee table. It looked to be a 25" TV set, which sat on a TV stand.
Gohan sat down on the couch to David's left, as David looked around the room.
"It's not big, but it's a nice home," said Gohan.
"Yes, I agree," said David, as Chichi sat down on the couch to his right.
"Hey mom, where's Goten?" Gohan asked.
"I believe he went up to his room last," Chichi replied, scrunching her face.
"Hey Gohan!" a voice exclaimed, coming down the stairs.
The voice came running down the stairs, revealing Goten. He ran straight towards Gohan, but stopped short when he saw David.
"Who are you?" Goten asked, now walking slowly over to the couch.
"This is David," Chichi explained, looking at Goten lovingly.
Goten walked straight over and came face to face with David. "You look sad," he said, frowning.
"Why are you sad?"
"He was just about to tell us that Goten," Gohan said, looking at his brother.
"Yes, he was," Chichi, added. "Now Goten, you can sit in my lap while David explains where he's from."
"Okay," said Goten hopping on his mother's lap, ready to listen to David.
"Alright! I love stories!" he exclaimed.
"Well, you tell me if you like mine, okay Goten?" David asked, looking straight at Goten.
"Yeah!" Goten replied.
"Calm down Goten sweetie," Chichi said, patting him on the head, smiling.
"You can start with your story anytime you like David."
David nodded, then began his story from the beginning, though without a question as he did with Gohan.
Instead, he said, "I am not from this planet, nor this dimension."
David spoke of his planet. He explained about Kuvious Phantom, the Legendary Scout, his father, and the Phantom Scouts. He even brought out his last moments with his mother that he had explained to Gohan earlier. David explained about Garith, his powers, and his friends and their powers. Through the painful parts he couldn't help but shed some tears. Everything David told Gohan, he explained to Chichi and Goten. After David finished his story, everyone was quiet for a little while.
"I'm sorry," he said as he wiped a few tears away.
"I thought it would get easier to talk about the painful things in my past when I talk more about them, but I guess not."
"It's okay," Chichi said, letting her motherly instincts take over as she put her hand on David's shoulder and rubbed it, with Goten still in her lap.
"I know it can be pretty tough, but we can help you through it," Gohan said, reassuringly.
"Thank you both," David said, smiling.
David then looked down at Goten, still sitting in Chichi's lap, noticing that he was frowning. "What's wrong?" he asked.
"I didn't really like this story," Goten said, as he looked at David.
"It was really sad."
"Thanks for letting me know," David said with a gentle smile.
"Are you going to stay with us," Goten asked, his eyes widening, looking at David, then Chichi, and then Gohan.
Chichi sighed, and nodded. "Yes, he can stay with us."
"Yay!" Goten yelled, as he hoped off of his mothers lap and stood in front of David.
"You can sleep in my room!" he exclaimed as he began to pull David up from the couch.
"Hold on squirt," Gohan said, reaching his hand out to stop Goten.
"Why don't you let him sleep in my room?"
"Awww, but why?" Goten asked, putting on his sad face.
"I do think it would be better if David stays in Gohan's room Goten," Chichi interceded.
"Oh - okay," said Goten. "But can I sleep with them both?"
Chichi thought for a moment, and then sighed. "Okay - but only for tonight, got it?"
"Yeah!" Goten exclaimed jumping up and down in glee.
David couldn't help but smile. This boy was so energetic and innocent.
"Can I sleep next to you David?" Goten asked.
"I don't mind," David replied.
"Alright!" Goten exclaimed, as he ran off to get his stuff from his room and move it over to Gohan's room.
David watched as Goten disappeared upstairs. He then looked at the two people who remained there, which were, of course, Chichi and Gohan. Chichi had some questions she wanted to ask David, while Gohan joined in from time to time. Chichi warmed up to David pretty fast, and her motherly instincts took over. David realized this but didn't mind. He needed a mother figure since it looked like he wasn't going to be going back home any time soon.
"Thanks again for allowing me to stay here Mrs. Son," David said bowing his head.
"It's alright David. You can stay as long as you like," Chichi said, smiling.
"That is, if you can pull your weight around here," her smile turned into a smirk.
David was a little worried about what she meant by that. "You mean, chores and such correct?"
"Yes, I do," said Chichi, her warm smile returning.
"But first, I want you to do your school work. I know both of you have it, and I want you to do it before you go to bed."
"Aw, mom!" Gohan said, trying to get out of work.
"Don't you start that with me Gohan!" Chichi raised her voice, glaring at Gohan.
"If you are going to be a scholar, you are going to do your homework!"
"Yes mom," Gohan said, his shoulders sagging as he knew he lost this argument.
Chichi then turned her attention towards David. "You get to your homework too okay?"
David didn't want Chichi upset with him, so he just nodded and said, "Okay!"
A few minutes later, Gohan and David were studying together in his room. Goten was with them, but Chichi called him down to spend some time with her while they studied. The schoolwork was not really hard for either Gohan or David to comprehend since both are very smart.
"The answer to this one is easy," Gohan said as he read a Calculus question from his book.
"Yeah, it is," said David. "But they're all easy," he added.
"Yeah, they are," said Gohan.
Within moments, both were done with Calculus, and they moved on to English. David was a little lost in his book, for the simple fact that this English book was totally different from the other dimension.
Gohan noticed David's confused expression and decided to ask, "What's wrong?"
"I can handle this English book, but I have to get to know a different history," David said, scratching his head.
"What do you mean?"
"Have you ever heard of Shakespeare?"
"Who's that?" Gohan dared to ask.
Before allowing David to respond to his question, Gohan said, "Let me guess - he was in your dimension, wasn't he?"
"Yes, actually. He was a famous writer who wrote many good works in my dimension."
"Sounds interesting, but your going to have to explain that some other time, especially since it's a little late and I want to eat!"
"Okay, okay," David said waving his hands in front of him.
With that, both teenagers got back to their work and finished their assignments rather quickly. They both also noted the differences and similarities that David's dimension's homework had with Gohan's. It was interesting to find out that math was used the same way, but the only major differences were those of History and English. History was really different from David's. English dealt with many writers' works that David hadn't even heard of. Science was basically the same, but it had a few differences with certain technological differences.
Within half-an-hour, both were done with all of their work and headed downstairs to go eat. While coming down the stairs and into the living room, David looked at his watch, which read 8:50 p.m.
"Wow, it's 8:50," David said.
"I just hope Goten didn't eat all of the food," Gohan said, not really listening to David. Both of the teenagers reached the living room, and walked to the kitchen.
As David and Gohan entered the kitchen, they were met by Goten who was finished eating.
"Hey! Are you done with your homework?" he asked.
"Yes, we're done now," said David, smiling warmly.
"Yeah, we're done," said Gohan, also smiling at Goten.
"Now, don't tell me you ate all of the food Goten," Gohan said, remembering the times Goten ate all of the food and left none for him.
"Don't worry, I made sure there was some food left for you Gohan," Chichi chimed in, standing at the sink washing the dinner dishes Goten had used.
"Aw thanks mom!" Gohan exclaimed.
"Just look over there," she said, pointing over to the counter that had a huge amount of food on it.
Gohan ran over to the counter and started to dig in. Goten, in the meantime went to get ready for bed.
Gohan gathered a big bowl and sat down at the table. David, on the other hand, grabbed a small bowl, filled it with food, and sat down and ate. As he sat down, he noticed Gohan staring at him.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
Gohan just stared at him.
"Hello - Gohan - are you alive?"
Gohan snapped out of his stare and shook his head. "Are you going to eat only that!?" he asked.
"Well, no," David replied.
"I was going to eat a couple of more bowls."
"Are you sure?" Gohan asked.
"Yes," David replied, arching an eyebrow.
"Whatever," Gohan said as he dug into his food.
David was amazed at how much Gohan ate. He wondered how anyone could eat the way he did. Gohan must have eaten 20 large bowls full of food, while he on the other hand, ate 6 small bowls full of food, and was stuffed when he also ate some dessert. Gohan ate all of his food plus a lot of dessert. After all the food was eaten and comments made about eating a lot and not eating enough, Gohan said that he had to go to the bathroom and would then meet David in his room to go to bed.
After Gohan left, David helped Chichi with the rest of the dinner dishes. She kept saying that he was a better son than Gohan for the help he offered. Chichi and David both conversed for a little while more before she commanded David to go to bed since he had school the next day. David followed his, to say, orders, and went to Gohan's room. He was met by Gohan and Goten, who were both ready for bed.
"Uh - I don't really have any clothes to sleep in," David said, rubbing the back of his neck.
"That's okay," Gohan said, as he pointed to a pile of clothes he had readied for David.
"Is it okay if I wear those?" David asked.
"Yeah, sure. I mean - you and I both seem to be the same size."
"I picked them out for you," Goten chimed in, grinning.
"Then I better be careful about them," David said, smirking.
"Hey! That's not funny," Goten pouted.
Both Gohan and David couldn't help but chuckle. "It's okay Goten," said David.
"I'll go change into these clothes," he said, picking them up.
David changed into the clothes, which were a perfect fit, then crawled into the sleeping bag that had been laid out for him. Goten's sleeping bag was next to his. Gohan had a bed that he slept in, which neither David nor Goten minded. All of them talked for a little bit before going to sleep. Goten had a question he wanted to ask David.
"David?" he asked, looking over at him.
"Yes Goten?" David replied.
"What did your mother look like?"
David remained quiet for a second, staring at the ceiling before he spoke. "She was a very beautiful woman. She had black hair that had tight curls, which went down to her waist. She had baby blue eyes, which I have inherited from her. I was also told that she had a very sweet, yet spunky personality."
David remained quiet, which made Goten worry a little.
"David, did I make you sad?" he asked, feeling bad.
"No," David replied, looking over to Goten.
"You didn't make me sad Goten. In fact, you made me happy. I like to remember her."
"Oh - okay," Goten said, not really knowing what to say next.
"Goodnight Goten," David said as he closed his eyes.
"Goodnight David," said Goten as he too, closed his eyes.
Gohan was listening in the whole time, but didn't say anything. He sighed to himself when Goten and David said their goodnights, and went to sleep, remembering his father.
Meanwhile, further away, a dark figure walked out onto a tall cliff overlooking the forest where the Son's lived.
"There you are David," the dark figure said.
"You were hard to find - but I found you. Get ready, because the happiness you found, won't last for long."
The dark figure laughed evilly and walked away.
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(A/N): I really hoped you liked it. Sorry it took so long to get this out, but as I mentioned above, things happened and I wasn't able to get back. Anyways, that's in the past. I also want to let you know that I also own the "dark figure," which will soon have a name. Can you guess who it is? READ AND REVIEW!! I'll even take flames!! Please also let me know if you want me to speed the story up a bit. I am planning on it since it might be boring you to death at the pace it is going now. Let me know!! Thanks in advance!!