Disclaimer: I don't own DBZ…nor this wonderful song featured…

Summary: This is the last chapter of Emotions One Must Conceal…graduation. I might think about doing a sequel to the story except more angsty. Now…on with the chapter.

Emotions one must conceal

Chapter Fifteen: Graduation…the end of it all

~*~Two years later~*~

After sometime and a few misadventures, they made it…through thick in, the incidents; everything…all that was left was graduating. The crowd fell silent as the march played and students marched down the field, some smiling, and some crying.

In the stands also included the parents of Bulma, Yume, Mayumi, and Makato, who was holding Mayumi tightly. They were married right out of high school last year, and were doing pretty good. Bulma's parents were still not informed about the attack as it was kept under wraps, so went on with their oh so enjoyable lives.

As the principal walked up to the podium, the crowd became even more silent to hear the announcement. "Welcome family, relatives, and friends to the graduating class of 2003, I would just like to say it was an honor to be educating these children and see them succeed into further generations. I know most of the parents out there were here when they were teenagers and even their grandparents, now I am here to tell you to give these adults respect and silence as the ceremony goes on. Now I want to present Mr. Yuuki, an old friend and teacher of ours."

A roar of claps were heard as Mr. Yuuki rose and grinned slightly. He walked up to the podium and nodded. "As you all might know, I am Mr. Yuuki. I have worked at this school for a good twenty-one years, and I know I was a special pain to those detention kids. You know who you are." Everyone snickered at the comment. "But seriously, I am just here to say, this is the best class I have had so far, and the last class I'll be preaching too. Now I want to introduce Chichi Mau and Goku Son, the leaders of recreation and club advisors. Please give them a hand."

Chichi and Goku got up from their seats and smiled at their fellow classmates and their audience. Once they shook Mr. Yuuki's hand they turned to the audience. Chichi was the first to speak. "Fellow classmates, it is sad to see our senior year end so quickly, with both the misadventures and fun."

"But we also have to all say good bye and set an example for future generations, that's why instead of doing the Kyoto Star anthem, a group of our closest friends made our own song." Goku said while getting another microphone. Once they cued the music Goku began to sing.

"They just gave up on our entire generation
So we were all pushed to the side cuz we didn't see the world through our teachers eyes
When all we needed was a little bit of motivation
But because we wore our pants saggin' y'all labelled us gangstas
And said we wasn't worth the time…"

As Goku sang through the song, Vegeta got up and he had his own microphone in his hand. He smirked to the audience and shook Goku's hand and high fived him. They both smirked and began to sing the next verse. Both looked back at their fellow classmates and nodded, while their pointer finger and thumb formed a circle and left the three fingers at the end to read 03.'

"There are so many things I never asked you
There are so many things I still don't know
There are so many things you never told me
And still so many things that I will never know
and why, cuz I went to Kyoto Star High."

Chichi looked to the audience and smiled to them all. She followed the same procedure and held up her hands like that. Life seemed to just pass by, her life, family, everything. Now she was up here singing with all her friends having a blast. As both Goku and Vegeta sang the last part of their section, Chichi would sing in the background a bit with the guys.



A school with more drop outs than sign-ups at registration
And the pregnancy rate is at an all-time high, we all know why
Now you would think the classroom's the place for mental stimulation
But it's some brothers outside sellin' that stuff, that'll really stimulate your mind, (talk about gettin' high)

All three faced the audience and showed the true emotion of what was going on in their mind. This wasn't the best song to sing, but it was all true, their were pregnancy's more that sign-ups, more drug usage, so much more. Chichi started to hum in the background as Vegeta and Goku took a deep breath.



There are so many things you never showed me,
There are too many things you let slip by,
How can I face a world that doesn't know me
A world that doesn't care whether I live or die,
And why, cuz I go to Kyoto Star High.

As Goku and Vegeta sang the last line they turned to Chichi. She began to sing and then Bulma stood up with a microphone in her hand. She began to sing along with Chichi and walked down the isle of her school. She smiled while singing and stared at her other friends. Chichi and Bulma hugged while still singing and saluted to their teachers, classmates, and the audience.



So, We don't need your education
We don't want no pacifier
We are the leaders of your nation
We're gonna make sure the world survives
There ain't no justice there's just us
What happened to the meaning of "in God we trust"
So as we get older and our children grow up
We ain't gonna teach them what y'all showed us

Goku and Vegeta began their singing once again and shook hands with the two other girls while walking back. They both walked down the isle of students and faculty while shaking their hands also. Bulma and Chichi stared at everyone and spotted Makato and the rest of their families. Tears formed into Bulma's eyes but she blinked them away.


There's too many babies dyin' before they're born (Lord ain't that the truth)
Too many young ladies cryin' with a daddy in the house but not a father in the home (now y'all know there's a difference)
And what about all our young soldiers being led astray (by this negative music)
What happened to the Isaac Hayes, and the Curtis Mayfield's and all the Marvin Gayes?

Krillin then came up from his seat and began to sing that one solo line while smirking. He waved over to the audience once more and nodded his head to the school. He stalked over to the front and shook hands with the girls and guys from his close group of friends. It was then he realized this might have been the last good time that all of them would spend together.

Man we really need 'em today

The guys stared at their old teachers and began to sing the lines that were meant for them. They showed the emotion of both confusion and frustration. Shaking their heads they looked away faced the other side of the teachers with the same expressions of betrayal while singing more.


And there were so many things that needed explaining
But you said it was too late for me to learn
You were suppose to be my shelter when it was rainin'
But instead you left me out here all alone, so I gotta make it on my own

Just then, the last person of the group of friends stood up and began to sing along with Bulma and Chichi. 18 sauntered over to the front and also nodded to her group of classmates. 18 hugged Chichi and Bulma while still singing and shook hands with Goku, Vegeta, and Krillin, the group was complete…all of them had their dream of happiness come true. They stood in a straight line and gazed upon the audience and waved their hands with serious expressions. They shook their heads and bowed to the audience while singing their own song. As the music began to slow down, all six  began to say their own words of wisdom.

We don't need your education
We don't want no pacifier
We are the leaders of your nation
We're gonna make sure the world survives
There ain't no justice there's just us
What happened to the meaning of "in God we trust"
So as we get older and our children grow up
We ain't gonna teach them what y'all showed us

As they began to stop singing and began to speak the speech they decided to say they stared at everyone. All their school, relatives, friends, foes, teachers, colleagues,  and future rivals…every single person listened.


For people who did believe, what we could do to change our future, you knew the world was in our hands, help build them strong so they can withstand, all the pressures, all the war, all the prejudice, and the others who were sure we couldn't fight the stress in life, for those of you who didn't believe us, listen to my words for you, listen to your children sing to you

As the song died down, all six  took a bow and began to raise their hands to symbolize the class of 2003. They all smiled as the crowd roared with applause and whistles. Mr. Yuuki stood up and walked over to the students. "Lets give it up for the six who surprised us with their own anthem and friendship. For recognition, I would like to present Chichi Mau, Goku Son, Vegeta Ouji, Bulma Briefs, Krillin Kamiya, and 18 Gero, please show them your support."

~*~

Most of the teacher's speeches were done and now it was time to present the diplomas to the kids who were now adults. "As I call your name, stand up and I'll hand you your diploma."

This was finally the moment that some have been waiting for and some who were dreading. They couldn't bare the tension any longer but finally faced the facts of reality. They all took deep breaths and smiled. Soon came Bulma's turn for her certificate.

"Bulma Briefs." She took a heavy breath and stood up to take her diploma and heard cheers from the audience and class of 03.' In her mind ran the future and past events in the year. She had been introduced to new friends, rivals, and even enemies…one who tried to even kill her. Her parents were still oblivious to the fact that she was still a bit depressed but she would fix that soon.

"18 Gero." The cold-hearted girl stood up and was given a diploma. Her mind was running wild. Even though she was alone, she still had her friends. The only thing that worried her was the future.

"Krillin Kamiya." The short senior stood up and bowed his head in honor. He silently cheered as claps and whistles from his friends were heard. The future would be something odd, really far away, but interesting…

"Chichi Mau." The raven-haired beauty stood up and accepted her certificate proudly. What ran inside her mind were college, and family. Goku already proposed to her and she was happy to have someone to care for her deeply.

"Vegeta Ouji." As he stood up Mayumi screamed and blew a blow horn loudly. He chuckled and took the piece of paper and faced the audience with a sort of valor. His future consisted of college and maybe his own company…and for once…a person to marry.

"Goku Son." The regression teenager grinned and stood up proudly He marched and was handed a certificate and he took it with pride. He did and summer salt and cheered and heard the audience laugh and clap at the same time. His friends cheered and hollered.

As each person was handed a diploma, they stood up with pride. "I now announce the class of 2003. Please follow me and turn your tassel to officially grant you access of graduation." As most complied her bowed his head. "I am proud to say this is the official class of 2003!"

Caps were thrown in the air and tears were shed. It was finally over…things had changed. All was gone and the group of six found each other and huddled in a group. They talked and hugged and did all sorts of things. All discussed their futures and turned to face their families. Vegeta and Bulma walked together towards their family and smiled.

"Oh Bulma honey, I'm so proud," Bunny said in her peppy voice while hugging her daughter.

"Yes Bulma, you're finally able to take over the company," her father said with a grin.

Bulma fumbled a bit and shook her head. "Actually, I want nothing to do with Capsule Corp. I want to start my own company and develop my own type of electronics and uses."

"But what about college, surely you'll stay here…" Teddy encouraged, but failed.

"Dad you just don't know!" Bulma exclaimed. "Once you figure out what you've done wrong, then I'll talk to you, but now…I have a party to go to."

She marched away from her family and met up with their group of friends. They marched towards their cars and pulled off their robes to reveal their dresses and suites. All six smiled to each other and cheered.

"We were awesome," Goku said while walking.

"Yep, everyone absolutely loved the song," 18 said, "I even like it."

"Did you see the teachers faces as we looked at them?" Vegeta snickered, "That was priceless!"

As they laughed and talked Vegeta nudged Bulma slightly. "Hey what's wrong aoi?"

"Parents…"

"And?"

"Nothing," she sighed, "I might go to a college in America…"

The rest of the five halted and gawked at Bulma. "WHAT?" Chichi yelled.

"I got accepted to N.Y. Stated University in New York," she fumbled, "It would be a great way to get away from my parents…"

"But what about us?" Krillin asked.

"You guys, you don't understand. I can't live like this. I can't stand the fact that my parents are still clueless to my attack and my depression problems. My father was talking about me taking over Capsule Corp…but I don't want to, I want something else…"

"But Bulma…" 18 said but was interrupted.

"You guys, I have summer to figure this out. It's our last night of fun, come on…lets play." Bulma said while walking again with her friends.

~*~

Night was gone…and the graduates left. Everyone was at home or getting wasted but Bulma was with her friends at their old hangout in the woods by Bulma's house. It was a tree-covered area with a pond. All six were laying back and looking up into the sky.

"So this is it huh?" Bulma whispered, "We're finally out of high school."

"It's so strange," Goku whispered back, "weird."

"Don't worry, even if we do go to different college's we'll see each other again," Bulma said. "Even if we're split, we will meet again because if our friend ship is as strong as we say it is, it will be stronger when we see each other again."

And with Bulma's words they did. Bulma ended up at N.Y. State University for five years before coming back to Japan to reunite with her friends. Vegeta went to West City College to do a double major in music and business. Chichi and Goku were happily married and remained in Kyoto Star. 18 and Krillin were engaged and attended to the University of Tokyo Japan.

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