Hey, hey! Here it is: Chapter eight! Longer than 7, but not as long as 6! Oh well. And if it seems, well, random, that's cause it kinda is. I really wasn't planning the story like this, but I started writing and this is what happened! I promise though, this chapter ties in with the story. And if you think like me, you'll figure out why…
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P.S. I promise, promise, promise I will hurry up and get back to the actual plotline. But I needed someway to skip ahead a few weeks, or else you'd be reading seven chapters about basically nothing.
Chapter 8: Random
The next day at school Videl acted like nothing had happened. In other words, she sat and glared at anything that moved. Sharpner recounted his adventure with Yamcha over the weekend.
"It was great. We had front row seats at the wrestling match on Friday. We could see all the blood and everything. Then on Saturday, we went and worked out at Satan City Gym. He was really cool. And he's pretty strong. He said he used to spar with your dad, Gohan." Sharpner looked at the aforementioned Saiyan.
"Huh? Oh yeah, they both studied under the same master, along with Krillin Chestnut." Gohan answered, not too interested in whatever Sharpner was talking about.
"You know Krillin Chestnut too?" Videl asked. Did Gohan just know all of the famous martial artists in history? "Next thing you'll say is that you've also met the great Tenshinhan and studied with the Muten Roshi." Videl said sarcastically.
"Actually, I have. And I've been to Kame house personally. I've even studied under Piccolo, who you would know as Ma Junior." Gohan replied just as sarcastically. He was not in a good mood. His parents had not let up on him yesterday and he had woken up with this…feeling. Like the kind where you've been abducted by an uncle you've never know or are fighting an evil android. One of those feelings. Well…maybe not anything that bad. Maybe just like you're stuck in the gravity room with Vegeta when he hasn't eaten all day or slept for a week. Actually…it wasn't that bad either. But was not a good feeling nonetheless.
"You've met Tenshinhan, Muten Roshi, and Ma Junior?" Videl yelled.
"Yes, now sit down and shut up." Gohan snapped (testy, testy, now aren't we?). Videl, Sharpner, and Erasa all stared at Gohan. Gohan never acted like this. Gohan, for whatever reason, didn't enjoy being stared at. And he really wasn't in the mood.
Gohan stood up to get the teacher's attention. "Yes, Gohan?" the teacher called.
"May I go to the nurse? I don't feel well." Gohan asked, straining to remain civil.
"Of course. I hope you feel better." The teacher replied. Wordlessly, Gohan packed up his books and left. Not bothering with the nurse, Gohan went to the roof and took off towards CC. If there was something wrong, Vegeta would feel it too and he was the closest.
While in flight, a pain began to develop in the back of his head and slowly began to move down his spine. That certainly is annoying. Maybe I'll have Bulma give me a check-up while I'm over. Gohan thought to himself. The pain continued down his spine and stopped right at his tailbone. Hmmm… Gohan thought just as he sighted CC. He was beginning to descend when an earth-shattering pain shot up his back. (I bet you'll never guess what that was!!!) Well, that hurt. was Gohan's last thought before he lost consciousness and fell to the ground.
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Bulma was sitting on the second story balcony outside of her and Vegeta's room, enjoying a cup of coffee and a day off when she saw a figure approaching. In the sky. That narrows it down as too who it could be. Bulma thought to herself.
The figure came closer until Bulma recognized it as Gohan. Who didn't look too great at the moment. And shouldn't he be in school? Bulma was about to yell 'hello' when Gohan's head snapped up and he plummeted to the CC lawn. Bulma stood slack-jawed for a second, then ran inside and down the stairs to Gohan.
She found him lying on his stomach, unconscious, and with what appeared to be a brand new tail extending off his spine and glistening wetly on the grass next to him.
::Vegeta, get out here! I need your help!:: Bulma called through their bond.
:: What do you want, woman? I'm training!:: came his disgruntled reply.
::I told you, I need your help! Gohan just fell into the yard with a tail! I need you too come help me move him!:: Bulma thought back fiercely.
::His tail regrew? I'll be right there.:: If Bulma hadn't known better, she'd say he sounded worried.
When Vegeta arrived on the scene, he just smirked at the fallen demi-Saiyan. "Couldn't even stand the pain of regrowing his tail? He's getting weak." Vegeta remarked. Bulma rolled her eyes.
"Just carry him to my lab. I need to figure out what's wrong with him. Chichi will panic as is." Bulma said.
"I already know what's wrong with the brat. And there is nothing Kakarott's harpy mate can do about it." Vegeta said smugly, crossing his arms over his chest.
"Don't cross your arms! You still have to carry Gohan inside. Then we are going to call Chichi and Goku and tell them to come over. Once they are here, you are going to explain. Now, pick him up and take him to the couch!" Bulma commanded. Vegeta, figuring there was no way out of this, did as told and picked up Gohan to take inside. While Vegeta was probably very unceremoniously dumping Gohan on the couch, Bulma headed to the phone.
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Goku and Goten were enjoying a post-breakfast, pre-lunch snack when both suddenly felt Gohan's ki spike sharply and then almost disappear. Both stood, Goku looking off towards Satan City, Goten looking fearfully up at his father. "Did something happen to big brother?" Goten asked.
"I don't know son. We'll just have to wait for something else to happen." Goku replied. The two continued to stand there, waiting.
The phone rang.
Chichi, who had been cleaning the living room, scurried over and answered. "Oh hi, Bulma. How're….WHAT???? What happened to him? Of course well be over as soon as I can get Goku-''
Goku, overhearing this conversation, wasted no time. Moving with super-human speed, he grabbed Goten, ran to Chichi and teleported them to CC.
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"Hello?" Bulma said to the now dead phone. Then the remaining Son's appeared in front of her.
"…to teleport us over here." Chichi finished. "Now, where is Gohan and what's wrong with him?"
Bulma threw a glance at Goten, still in his father's arms, looking ready to burst into tears. Chichi followed Bulma's gaze. She understood; Goten adored his older brother. He probably shouldn't hear immediately if something was seriously wrong with Gohan.
"Goten, why don't you go play with Trunks, sweetie?" Chichi suggested
Goten shook his head. "No, I want to see nii-chan! I want to make sure he's ok!" Goten cries, the tears finally releasing. He buried his head into Goku's shoulder.
Bulma met Chichi's eyes. Oh well. She mouthed. Chichi just nodded. At that point, Vegeta decided to make his grand entrance. "So, Kakarott, I guess you've come to check on your oldest brat. He'll be fine in a couple of weeks." The almighty prince reported.
This set Chichi off. "A few WEEKS?" She screeched. "What happened? I thought Saiyans couldn't get sick!"
"He's not sick, harpy." Vegeta scowled.
"Then what's wrong with him?"
Vegeta sighed. "He's going through what you humans call 'puberty' except this is the Saiyan version." Vegeta explained.
"But he's already 18! Isn't this a little late?" Bulma asked.
"Not for Saiyans. It's normal for 18." Vegeta said.
"Ok, well, can we see him?" Goku asked. Silently, Vegeta led them into the living room where Gohan was still unconscious on the couch. Goten wriggled out of his father's arms and approached his brother; then he looked up at Vegeta.
"Are you sure he's not going to die?" Goten asked Vegeta seriously.
"Of course he won't die." Vegeta answered. Goten looked from Vegeta, to Gohan, and then back to Vegeta.
"He better not, or you'll have to deal with me!" Goten declared (Yay, Goten! You tell him how it is!). Everyone was slightly shocked at how serious Goten looked.
"Ummm, right. So why did Gohan's tail grow back anyway?" Goku asked, changing back to the subject at hand.
"If a Saiyan, for whatever reason, has to have his tail removed, it will regrow at the beginning of puberty. It is necessary for their…coming of age. (hehehe…)" Vegeta responded.
"But, I haven't had a tail since before Chichi and I got married." Goku said.
"Your tail was removed by Kami. He certainly would've used magic to make sure it wouldn't grow back. Besides, for the first two weeks you were mated, did you not suffer back pain and severe mood swings?" Vegeta asked.
Goku looked thoughtful. "Yeah, I guess I did."
"Then you went through the same thing. Your tail was just unable to grow back." Vegeta clarified.
"But, then, you didn't have a tail when you and Bulma got together." Goku was confused.
Vegeta had the decency to look uncomfortable. "Well, ah, by the time I met her, I had, ummm, already come of age and therefore didn't need a tail." Vegeta stammered, the faintest blush creeping onto his cheeks (ah, Vegeta's so cute when he's embarrassed!).
"But back to the brat! There are a few things you need to know. First off, his appetite will increase by almost double."
Chichi groaned. "I'll be spending all of my time cooking now!" Bulma walked out of the room and returned with a box of capsules, which she promptly handed to Chichi.
"Each capsule holds enough food to feed a Saiyan for one day. The box holds thirty capsules; combined with your normal cooking, this should tide him over." Bulma explained. "I developed these for when the boys go camping."
"Thank you. This will help a lot." Chichi said gratefully.
"Ahem." Vegeta cleared his throat to get everyone's attention. Once this had been obtained, he continued.
"The next few thing are the most important. First, he will be experiencing sudden mood changes. Most likely he will become very violent. Do not try to hold him back; this will only upset him more. But if he flies off, Kakarott, you must follow him. This is the most important thing of all. He will not be safe around humans. Especially females. DO NOT let him come into contact with a female outside of his family. If he does he will become…violent and basically do whatever it takes to have his way with her. Particularly if it is a female he is already attracted too. If necessary, knock him unconscious before he does anything not honorable for a Saiyan warrior (aww, Veggie, and here we thought you were just worried about the women!). After two weeks, he should be fine. But until then, follow my directions." Vegeta warned. "And be glad there is no moon. If there was a moon, he would be uncontrollable.
Gohan began to stir on the couch. Everyone turned to watch him; Goten, not having understood most of the conversation, launched himself onto Gohan's chest.
Upon feeling the weight land on his chest, Gohan's eyes snapped open. There was a resounding smack as Gohan's fist connected soundly with Goten's face. The chibi went flying into a wall. Everyone else stood stunned.
Gohan sat up, sniffing the air. His eyes landed on Bulma and a feral growl escaped his lips. Moving faster than a human could see, he lunged at her, only to find himself knocked into his own wall by Vegeta, who growled himself.
Gohan looked up from the floor, his normal expression on his face. "What's wrong with me?" he asked simply.
"Take him home and explain. I don't want to keep wasting my energy protecting my mate." Vegeta growled, his eyes never leaving Gohan. Bulma rolled her eyes (she does a lot that with Vegeta, doesn't she?).
"Glad to know I'm such a waste of energy." She said sarcastically.
"Well," Goku said, having retrieved Goten, who was watching his brother warily, "we'll go now. Thanks for your help."
Gohan picked himself up, still confused. He noticed Goten watching him nervously, and felt a wave of shame wash over him remembering how he had just hit the chibi into the wall. And the thoughts he was having about Bulma…. With out saying a word and with his head hanging, Gohan put his hand on his father's shoulder. Nodding goodbye, Goku teleported everyone home.
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