Just one little thing before we start, Gohan and Kakkarot's families only wear the saiyan battle suit when they go into battle, and since there hasn't be one for over three years they just wear the clothes like they do in the series (In Gohan's case before he got gay and started wearing those pathetic school clothing, Gohan wears clothing like his father did in the series but a different color. And yes for the few that care their family insignia is on these clothes as well as the battle armor.)
Chapter 1: The Gathering
Gohan walked into his house. It wasn't a large house, but it wasn't too small to be considered cramped. It consisted of a living room, a kitchen, three bedrooms, a washroom, an office, a small room with a couple of regeneration chambers, and a hallway leading away from the house towards a gravity chamber a hundred feet behind the house. The living room had a circular rug in the center of the room with a table on it and cushioned chairs surrounded it on three sides. There was a couch laid up against the far wall facing the fourth side of the table. An adamantite door was set into the far wall, leading into the hallway that connected the house to the gravity chamber. Another door set in the right wall lead to the kitchen and a stairway to the left headed up to the second floor where the bedrooms were located. A few paintings hung from the walls, paintings of scenic places on planet Vegeta and other planets. One picture stood out from the rest, a picture of a super saiyan standing in a fighting pose glaring at something unseen. The yellow hair flowed down his back and reached his thighs.
Gohan shivered a little as he glanced up at that picture. That picture always unnerves me. I don't even know why I kept it, I feel almost as if I'm being watched every time I enter this room. Gohan thought as continued on through the room and into the kitchen.
The kitchen had a large rectangular table in the center of it and counters lining all the walls. Cupboards were filled with dishes and utensils and the fridges held many capsules filled with food. Videl sat in one of the chairs smiling over at Pan as Gohan walked into the room.
Gohan walked over and sat down, "Hi Videl, this looks great." Gohan said as he looked at all the food that Videl had prepared for lunch. Videl looked over at Gohan and smiled.
"Thanks, I'm cooking for four now." She said as she looked down at her stomach where a small bulge could be seen. She looked up and, after seeing Gohan and Pan drooling at all the food said, "Eat up."
The three saiyans dug into their food and began to devour it at an, what to any other species would be alarming, unhurried pace. The food quickly disappeared leaving three very satisfied saiyans at the table. Videl got up and began to clean the dishes from lunch.
"Mommy, can I go out an play now?" Pan asked as she tugged on Videl's pant leg. Videl looked down at Pan and nodded and before she could look back up Pan was out of the house and running towards the glade.
"Need any help Videl?" Gohan asked when he got up from the table.
"No, I'm fine, go ahead and head and train" Videl said, not bothering to look over at Gohan, absorbed in getting the dishes done as quickly as possible so she could relax.
"Alright, see you later tonight." Gohan said and walked back into the living room a slight movement caught Gohan's eye and he searched for it, trying to find who it could be. After sensing nothing Gohan shrugged and opened the adamantium door and walked to the gravity chamber. When he got there a voice resounded.
"State name, password and give genetic confirmation." The machine said.
Gohan walked up to the terminal and placed his hand on the scanner. "Name, Gohan, password Videl is my life." Gohan felt a small prick as a needle jammed through each of his fingers.
A few seconds later the voice reappeared, "Name and password confirmed. Genetic sample accepted, welcome Gohan. The gravity has been set to twenty times Vegeta's gravity." The voice said before it disappeared.
The large door, the only entrance into the gravity chamber, opened up. Gohan walked into the doorway and was teleported into the gravity chamber and as soon as he entered the room the lights came on. The gravity chamber was just a huge spherical chamber suspended in a massive electro magnetic field. Lights, powered by the magnetic field surrounding the gravity chamber were placed at specific locations around the chamber to provide maximum lighting with the minimum amount of lights. A single computer terminal floated in the center of the gravity chamber and from here Gohan could control anything and everything within the gravity chamber. The computer terminal allowed him to life like holograms of anyone he choose to as well as create platforms or a floor wherever he wanted. He could change the scenery and gravity as well as the temperature, lighting and density of the air, from nothing (vacuum) to density of a solid. A new feature which was installed recently was the ability to create multiple regeneration chambers.
Gohan floated over to the computer terminal and dimmed the lighting to almost nothing. Less light means it's harder to see my opponents which means that I have to rely on instinct more then my senses. Gohan thought to himself. Gohan used the terminal to create a platform five feet wide that circled the computer terminal. Gohan smiled to himself and set himself on the platform. "Might as well begin warming up." He said aloud as he got in the push up position.
Gohan's warm-up consisted of 1,000 no hand push ups, using his mind to exert the force needed to make him do the push up in twenty times Vegeta's gravity. After that he did 4,000 crunches, 1,000 for each part, his lower abdominal muscles, his upper, and his two sides. Gohan then flew around the gravity chamber 500 times and then settled down to doing stretches on the platform.
After the warm-up Gohan approached the terminal and set it to dim lighting, forest scenery and added two opponents, Kakkarot and Vegeta. Gohan knew he was pushing his limits, but he didn't mind. If he never pushed his limits, he would never reach the next level. Gohan knew there was another level of evolution, there was no way a male saiyan could have hair that naturally went down to their thighs.
Gohan was pulled from his thoughts as a ki blast flew by him. He jumped back only to get slammed from behind by one of the holograms. Damn, I shouldn't have been caught off guard, Gohan thought too himself and powered up to his maximum energy level. When Gohan finished powering up he flew towards Kakkarot and began rapidly firing off punches towards his abdomen, chest and face. Kakkarot blocked the punches as best he could but they got through despite his best efforts.
Just as Gohan was about to kick him away a blast hit him from behind followed quickly by a massive overhand blow to his back. Gohan fell and slammed into the floor of the gravity chamber. Gohan got up and smiled up at the holograms. Gohan speed up towards Vegeta and rammed his head into the holograms stomach, sending him flying away. Gohan turned towards Kakkarot and began to, once again, exchange a flurry of blows. Vegeta quickly recovered from the blow to his stomach and joined in on the hand to hand combat.
Gohan pushed himself harder, and blocked all the blows that were raining down on him. Although Gohan was currently evenly matched against the other two super saiyans he knew it would not last for long. The holograms never got tired or run out of energy. They only stopped attacking after Gohan said end program or when he was unconscious. They had a serious advantage over Gohan because his energy was limited because of his mortality.
One of Kakkarot's punches slipped through Gohan's defenses and stunned him for a second which caused more punches to slip through and slam into him. Gohan winced as he flew downwards and slammed into the bottom of the gravity chamber causing it to shift slightly. Gohan hovers and looks back up at the two super saiyans as they flew towards him. Gohan raised his hands above his head and shouted "MASENKO-HA!" and fired his energy wave at Kakkarot and Vegeta.
Kakkarot and Vegeta braced themselves as the energy wave slammed into them. Kakkarot and Vegeta struggled against the energy wave and finally fired their own into Gohan's.
Gohan heard the holograms shout "FINAL FLASH!" and "KA-ME-HA-ME-HA" and strained to pour more energy into his blast. The combined might of the holograms energy waves began to overcome Gohan's and Gohan panicked slightly when he realized something. All three blasts where at their maximum, if it collided with the side of the gravity chamber the chamber would detonate. If the chamber detonated more then likely destroy his home and mate at the same time.
Gohan concentrated and pulled out every scrap of energy inside him and released it as he edged closer to the other two super saiyans. The other two super saiyans did likewise and soon all three were close to the epicenter of the energy waves. Gohan's face was set into a snarl and he let out a roar as he fired every last bit of energy he had inside him. The energy waves, unstable because of the close proximity of the saiyans, detonated and sent Gohan flying towards the south side of the gravity chamber, and through the wall. Gohan's body flew through the magnetic field suspending the gravity chamber and over the house into the front yard. Behind him there was a massive explosion inside the gravity chamber a second before it exploded. A large explosion rips through the magnetic field and destroys the gravity chamber completely.
Gohan slammed into the front yard and made a deep trench as he slide across the grassy yard. Videl heard the explosion and quickly rushed outside and over to Gohan's side.
"Gohan, not again, this is the third time this month, I do…" Videl stopped as she watched Gohan slip into unconsciousness. She sighed and picked Gohan up and dragged him into the house and put him into one of the empty regeneration chambers. "I can't believe this Gohan, oh well, you'll get a tongue lashing when you wake up, for now… just heal." Videl whispered as she laid her hand on the glass that encapsulated Gohan.
After a minute to make sure everything was progressing smoothly Videl left the room and sent a message to Bulma through her scouter asking for a new gravity chamber.
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An hour later…
Pan hopped into the house and ran around the furniture, "MOMMY, MOMMY!" Pan yelled and Videl quickly entered the room.
"What is it honey?" Videl asked as she went over and picked Pan up.
Pan beamed at Videl and hopped onto her shoulders, "Guess who I brought home with me?" Pan chirped.
Videl raised an eyebrow up at Pan, "And who did you bring home with you?" Videl asked and winced slightly as Pan pulled on her hair.
"Me," Kakkarot said as he walked into the house, "How's it going Videl? We heard an explosion about an hour ago but we just figured it was Gohan breaking the gravity chamber again." He said as he walked over and sat down in one of the couches.
"I'm fine Kakkarot. Gohan broke the chamber again; Bulma said she'll send some technicians over to fix it soon. She's just glad he doesn't break it on a daily basis like Vegeta does." Videl said and pulled Pan off her shoulders and put Pan in her lap as she sat on the couch before she continued, "She rarely sees Vegeta anymore, and he's obsessed with trying to be stronger then Gohan." Videl finished.
Kakkarot nodded and looked up at the picture and frowned a little, "Has Gohan ever told you why he kept that picture? It's a little… freaky at how life like it is." Kakkarot asked.
Videl shook her head, "No, he just says he had this strange feeling, a feeling that something bad is coming, and the picture is connected to it." Videl said, "I don't really think it fits the décor of the house, but he's adamant with it staying where it is." Videl finished.
Kakkarot only shook his head at that remake, "Well, anyways, Vegeta asked for us, all of us, to go to the palace tomorrow. There is going to be a gathering of everyone that had a major involvement in the war. Tomorrow is the 4th year anniversary of the end of the war." Kakkarot said and looked towards the regeneration chamber room. "Will Gohan be fine by tomorrow?" Kakkarot asked and looked back at Videl.
Videl followed his gaze and nodded. "Yes, he should be. He seems to be healing faster each time. The first time he broke the gravity chamber he wasn't as hurt as the last time and it took him two days to recover. The last time it took him twelve hours." Videl said as she combed her hands through Pan's hair, "He'll probably wake up in the middle of the night and come to me complaining that he's hungry." She said with a little smile.
Kakkarot smiled, "That's my son alright" Kakkarot said with pride in his voice. "Anyways, I have to get home before Chichi takes a fit. I just came to deliver the news. Vegeta wants Gohan there more then anyone else except his family. Vegeta has been desperately trying to naturally stay super saiyan but has yet to manage it and will probably spend most of the day drilling the information out of Gohan" Kakkarot said with sympathy in his voice as he stood up.
Videl picked Pan up and stood up as well, "Thanks for telling us, we'll be there. Knowing Vegeta he would make the gathering here if Gohan refused to go and I do NOT want all those rowdy saiyans in my house." Videl said as she followed Kakkarot to the door. "Take care Kakkarot, and say hi to Chichi for me." Videl said.
Kakkarot waved to Videl, "Sure thing, see you later Videl." Kakkarot said and blasted off towards his house. Videl waved to Kakkarot as he flew through the air before she headed back inside with Pan.
"Do you want some supper Pan?" Videl asked, "Daddy won't be joining us, he's in the gooey stuff again." Videl said and laughed at the look on Pan's face.
"EWWW! I don't like the gooey stuff. Poor daddy, let's eat, I'm hungry." Pan said as she hopped out of Videl's arms and raced towards the kitchen. Videl smiled after her and quickly followed, she was hungry as well, and Gohan… well he would just have to wait until breakfast.
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The next morning…
Videl walked downstairs as she hummed a little tune to herself. Gohan had woken up in the early hours of the morning and, like she knew he would, complained that he was hungry. Gohan walked downstairs behind Videl holding his stomach and groaned as he stumbled towards the kitchen. When they arrived in the kitchen Gohan plopped himself down in one of the chairs and leaned back as he held his stomach. Videl went to the counter and began to prepare breakfast.
"It's going to take me a little while to cook all the food for you Gohan." Videl said and looked back towards Gohan. "Why don't you go clean up and spend some time with Pan. Pan rarely gets to see you because you're either in the gravity chamber training or you're in the regeneration chamber."
Gohan looked up at Videl with a strained look on his face. Gohan slowly got out of the chair and walked upstairs to the washroom and took a shower as he waited for breakfast. Videl quickly finished breakfast and called Gohan and Pan downstairs to eat once she had finished. Soon afterwards all the food she had cooked was gone and Pan ran outside to play again while Gohan and Videl went into the living room and sat side by side on the couch.
Videl turned her head and looked at Gohan, "I forgot to tell you, there is a gathering at the palace and Vegeta wants you to be there. He will probably want to spar with you or try and figure out how you manage to stay as a super saiyan." Videl said. "I think we should go, I don't want Vegeta moving the gathering here because you don't feel like going. And besides, the gravity chamber is broken so you will have nothing to occupy yourself." Videl said.
Gohan sighed, "Alright, we'll go, it might actually be nice for once. I haven't seen many people since the end of the war." Gohan said as he turned his head to face Videl.
Videl smiled at Gohan and kissed him on the lips. "That's good to hear, now you better get ready, the get-together at the palace." Videl said as she stood up and left to go clean get cleaned up. Gohan stood and quickly followed Videl.
An hour later Gohan and Videl flew through the sky, with Pan snuggled in Gohan's arms, as they headed towards the palace. The day was beautiful, open blue sky for as far as the eye could see with a few wisps of clouds here and there. The sun shown in through the atmosphere and warmed the air sufficiently enough so the air was warm, it was currently summer on this part of the planet.
As they landed in front of the south gate of the capital they were greeted by Kakkarot, Goten and Chichi. When Pan saw Goten she jumped out of her father's arms and onto Goten's head and began yanking on his hair. Goten ran around the front of the gate shouting "GET IT OFF! GET IT OFF!" while yelling in mock pain and he flailing his arms about. Everyone there laughed at the sight, even the guard at the gate broke a smile.
After the incident the guard let them into the city, not asking for identification. Gohan's muscle mass and yellow hair style was all the identification he needed. The six of them blasted off towards the palace and the seventh, Pan, was snuggled in Gohan's arms once again. They quickly reached the palace and when they landed at the main entrance they were quickly ushered into the building and shown to where the gathering was.
When Gohan entered the massive room he noticed that it was actually the throne room, slightly modified. Tables lay scattered throughout the place filled with every type of food imaginable. All of Vegeta's allies had representatives in the throne room. Some of his allies were actually represented by their leader. Before Gohan was able to take more then a dozen steps into the room Vegeta was at his side.
Vegeta looked over at Gohan, "Follow me. There are some things we need to talk about in private." Vegeta said and beckoned for Gohan to follow him as he left through one of the back doors of the throne room.
Gohan shrugged and followed Vegeta, You were right Videl. I seem to be the main reason for Vegeta calling this gathering. I guess he wanted some justification of calling me here without actually making it seem that he needed me here instead of just wanted me here. Gohan thought to Videl. Videl waved to Gohan as he left the throne room, a little smile on her face.
After less then a minute of walking they ended up in front of a large door. Vegeta pressed his signet ring into one of the holes in the door causing them to silently swing open. Vegeta walked into the room with Gohan close behind. Once the two of them had entered the room the door closed behind them and Vegeta walked across the room. The room itself was rather small. The walls were lined with book cases and the book cases were filled with books ranging from many different subjects. The biggest subjects were concentrated on the saiyan history, war strategies, and fighting techniques. The floor was totally carpeted, unlike most of the palace and in the center of the room was a circular table with chairs around it. Vegeta walked over to one of the book cases, looked for a bit, and pulled a large tome and headed back to the table.
"Sit." Vegeta said as he sat down in one of the chairs and opened the book in front of him. Gohan walked to the table and sat in the chair opposite Vegeta.
"So, what did you want to talk to me about?" Gohan asked his curiosity piqued.
Vegeta looked up from the book and looked at Gohan, "Do you know what this book is?" Vegeta asked. Gohan shook his head no. "It's one of the saiyan history books. This is very old, or at least the contents are. The books here are replaced whenever they start to become frail and crumbly." Vegeta continued, "It wasn't originally in a book format, the information held in this book was originally just known to the lore masters of the saiyan race before it was set down in writing." Vegeta said and flipped to one of the pages, "The information in this book is… disturbing. I didn't bother reading it before but ever since you found a way to permanently stay in your super saiyan state I decided to check if there was any other record of this occurring." Vegeta paused for a moment as he looked up at Gohan, "If the information in this book is to be believed, apparently it was normal for a saiyan to stay in their super saiyan state. In fact, it was considered abnormal for them NOT to be in that state." Vegeta shook his head as he looked back down at the book. "I won't go into what this book says exactly, but apparently many thousands of years ago, every saiyan had yellow hair. There was supposedly a cataclysmic event in our past that caused every saiyan to lose their yellow hair and super strength, to de-evolve. Someone or something de-evolved the saiyan race. What is also really disturbing is the fact that we didn't originally inhabit planet Vegeta. We fled from somewhere else and came here afterwards and in the process lost all the technological advancements we originally had. It has only been in the past 500 years that we have made any major technological advancement." Vegeta said.
Gohan stared at Vegeta in surprise, Why is he telling me all this? This is not what I had expected him to talk to me about… maybe this is just a round about way of getting to his point. Gohan thought.
What is he telling you? Videl thought back to Gohan
Nothing, I'll tell you later, Gohan thought to Videl, It is really… surprising information.
"Why are you telling me all of this?" Gohan asked, thoroughly confused.
"Because you are the first saiyan to stay fully evolve to the next stage of evolution and stay there permanently since we came to this planet." Vegeta replied. "And it also means that the picture you have on your wall, it means that he isn't the first super saiyan, or maybe it means he actually is and you aren't." Vegeta said, "The super saiyan in the picture, Arthain has hair down to his thighs, no eye brows, and massive muscle development. I know for a fact that saiyan hair, at least for males, does not grow that long. So I think he's hit another stage of evolution." Vegeta said and looked up at Gohan, "Apparently all you did when you super saiyan was evolve back to the stage all your ancestors were at. I know this is a round-about way of getting to the point, but I want to know how you learned to stay yellow permanently, not because I want the extra strength all the time, but because I do not like being less then I should be." Vegeta finished.
Gohan shook his surprise away, "I though this might have been the point of dragging me in here… Although the information you just told me is quite surprising." Gohan said. "All I don't really know how I stay in the state permanently. I just started with staying in it for as long as possible, generally only leaving it when I fall asleep or go unconscious and I meditated a lot to expand my mind. It just kind of happened over night. One night I would fall out of this state when I fell asleep, and the next, I didn't." Gohan said.
Vegeta stared at Gohan for awhile, "So, that's it? That is ALL it takes to become a super saiyan permanently?" Vegeta asked.
Gohan nodded and Vegeta sat back and sighed. "Before you leave here you're going to teach me how you meditate." Vegeta said.
Gohan stifled a groan and prepared himself for a long teaching session. I think I'll be a while Videl, just enjoy yourself and don't wait for me. Gohan sent through his bond.
Alright Gohan, take care, Videl sent back.
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Back at the gathering…
Alysa approached Videl with a grin on her face, "So Videl, how is Gohan in bed?" Alysa asked.
Videl blushed, "That's none of your business." Videl said.
"You know, he would have been mine if you hadn't come along." Alysa said and took a step closer, "Oh well, I got Landyn now, he's probably a lot better in bed then Gohan." Alysa bragged.
Videl smirked at Alysa, "Is that so? I don't really need to tell you all about our adventures. I don't really feel the need in telling people that we generally go for hours at a time before we get even the slightest bit exhausted." Videl said in a light tone as she turned to walk over towards Chichi, leaving a stunned Alysa behind.
When Videl reached Chichi she stopped and brushed a bang from her forehead, "So what are you doing?" Videl asked.
Chichi just shrugged her shoulders, "I'm keeping an eye on my mate and Goten. With him being close friends with the prince he may have girls all over him. While I don't mind more grand children I think he's a little young." Chichi said, "What did you say to Alysa? She looks like she got the shock of her life." Chichi asked.
Videl just smirked, "Oh I didn't say much, I just told her a little about me and Gohan. She's currently wishing she hadn't given up the chase." Videl said.
Chichi laughed at this and walked over towards one of the tables laden with food, Videl close behind her. "Do you know what Vegeta is talking to Gohan about?" Chichi inquired.
Videl shook her head, "No, he just said it was some really surprising stuff and that he'll be awhile." Videl said as she grabbed some food and began to eat.
Chichi just nodded, "Well, I think we should enjoy ourselves while we are here." Chichi said and walked out to mingle in with the crowd.
Videl smiled and was about to join her when Pan jumped into her arms.
"MOMMY!" Pan yelled excitedly and snuggled against her, "Can we go home now? This is boring; there isn't anyone or anything to play with." Pan complained.
Videl looked down at Pan and gave a gentle smile, "We can't go just yet, we'll have to wait for your father. Although he if takes to long we'll go home without him, is that alright?" Videl asked.
Pan nodded and burrowed into Videl's arms even more and promptly went to sleep. Videl walked over to one of the benches on the side of the throne room and sat down with Pan still in her arms. "Oh well, I guess I won't be mingling in with the crowd." Videl said softly, "I suppose it's for the best, at least I know Pan is safe."
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A few hours later…
Gohan walked back into the throne room thoroughly flustered. Teaching Vegeta how to meditate was harder then I thought, he refused to relax. Oh well, he was getting close near the end. Gohan thought to himself. Gohan looked around the throne room as he searched for Videl. After several minutes of trying to find her through the crowd of delegates in the central part of the throne room Gohan spotted her sitting on one of the benches at the side of the throne room. Gohan quickly made his way through the crowd and sat down beside her.
Videl looked over at Gohan and kissed him, what took you so long Gohan? Videl sent to him through their bond.
Vegeta demanded that I teach him how to meditate. I've taught you how, and you know how Vegeta is. He wouldn't let me go until he got the hang of it. I was only able to get out just now because I convinced him that he was coming really close and that you were getting ready to leave without me, Gohan sent back.
Videl winced and nodded, Alright you're forgiven, just don't let it happen again.
"Let's tell my parents that we're leaving and then head home alright?" Gohan asked.
Videl nodded and stood up. The two of them walked over to where Chichi and Kakkarot were the latter stuffing his face full of food. "Mother, Father, Videl and I are going to head home now." Gohan said when the two of them noticed their presence.
Kakkarot only nodded, afraid to speak with his mouth full in front of Chichi. "Alright dear, take care." Chichi said.
Gohan and Videl quickly walked through the throne room and proceeded to leave the palace. On the way home Gohan thought about all the things that Vegeta had told him, the disturbing history of the saiyan race and the fact that he wasn't a super saiyan. Gohan shook his head in worry. He seriously didn't want to meet the thing that was powerful enough to win against a race of saiyans where the average person had a strength and speed equal to his own.
To be continued…
Well, there the first chapter of my new story is out. It'll probably take me a week for each chapter because I have a LOT of things on the go, and I'm not joking, school, PS2, computer, creating a campaign for SC for someone, DnD, and chores. That leaves maybe an hour each day for this fan fiction, if that. Well, I'll get the next out as soon as possible. I could probably get the next chapter out tomorrow, but it would be so short it would be sick and I think people deserve chapters that are at least 3000 words.
Gohan's cloths are well… exactly like what trunks wore at the world martial arts tournament.
Vegeta gravity is 10 x Earth gravity, so 20 Vegeta gravity is actually 200 times Earth's gravity. That's quite a bit I think. I know in the series that Trunks with a power level of 30 million could barely stand in 150 times Earth's gravity but I really don't care. This is my story and I'll adjust certain things to make it more interesting. Goku in the series was able to stand 100 times earth's gravity by the time he got to Namek… which is REALLY confusing actually. 150 floors someone with a power level of 30,000,000 while someone with 180,000 is good with 100 times, oh well.
Anyways, read, review if you like, I'm not a review monger. If ya like and have some comments on something other then the comments I made at the beginning and end, post it.