Standard Disclaimer
****1) I do not own Dragon Ball Z. I may in the future but not at the moment.
****2) Characters such as Panna Satan, Marker Pencil, Madison Satan and any other characters that do not appear in the series are mine. A note about Marker, i have seen a number of fics who have a character named Marker. I came up with Marker prior to reading them and apologise if there are any similarities to him, it is purely coincidental.
****3) This is a romance fic, so if you don't like romance of that kind, then don't read, I'm a romantist.And also this is not a lemon, i don't like to read them or write them and i don't intend to start too.
Here's a few last minute information.
Gohan - 17 years old
Videl - 17 years old
Sharpner - 17 years old
Eraser - 17 years old
Goten - 7 years old
Trunks - 8 years old
Marker - 19 years old
Madison - 13 years old
Marron - 6 years old
This story takes place just after Buu was defeated.Gohan and Videl are still only friends. Well not only friends now but you get the point.
Enjoy
I would like to thank everyone who's reviewed me so far. 29 review *blushes* i feel special now.
And Bulmaspoisonousfood and Myself have written a fic however we havent come up with a title yet, check out the first chapter by going to the following BulmasTwilight Profile
I also have seven chapters of Starting Out on a Journey rewritten, i'll upload them when im finished with Walk Me Home, and then i'll start on the sequel to that.A lot of writing ahead for me, but who care as long as ya'll love it.
A/N: Remember this fic takes place until Starting Out On a Journey begins, so it's about 4 years.
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The following morning was Sataurday. Yes the day of School Dance. Everybody was bustling about today. Even Videl was excited. She stood outside of Ben's room. she smiled as she knocked on the door.
"BEN , IT'S TIME TO GET UP?" she shouted.
No Answer.
"BEN"
Again there was no answer. 'Hmm, he must still be sleeping?' she asked herself as she walked downstairs, she found Hercule sitting at the table with Madison who was eating some Strawberries and Cornflakes. Videl gave her father a hug.
"Good morning Daddy" Videl whispered humming to herself.
"Morning Sweet Pea, are you looking foreward to tonight?" Hercule asked looking down from his newspaper. Videl smiled and nodded.
"I am, thank-you for understanding me and Gohan Daddy"
He nodded. "It's just so hard too, seeing my little girl grow up makes me feel old" He explained.
"I'll always be your little girl" Videl answered as she poured herself some tea. "Ben's still up in his room, Gohan's picking me up this morning to drop me off at school to finish decorating the hall for the dance"
"Alright sugar plum"
Madison smiled. It was nice to wake up and not have an argument going on. "Uncle Herc, can i come with you to the dojo this morning and watch you teach the kids?" Madison asked
"Ofcourse you may Mady" Hercule said, "Your always welcome"
Later that day Videl was in the hall placing streamers and everything on the walls. She looked around as she felt a pair of strong hands around her waist lifting her up, she felt her body float as he too rose off the ground. She smiled as she thought of Gohan. So dear reader you can imagine her shock when she looked down and saw not Gohan but someone else. She screamed, before dropping to the ground. Gohan came up to the two with boxes in his arms.
"What's wrong Shorty?" Gohan asked putting the bxoes down and opening them. He smiled as her jaw dropped.
"He, flew, ki, how, tell, i, WHO ARE YOU?" Videl asked rudely
"My name is Jackson Bluesommers i am a friend of Gohan's and Markers" Jackson replied as he took of his jacket revealing his well sculpted muscles and abs through his tank. She blushed.
Gohan gently tapped her on her shoulder. "I'm here sweetie" she blushed even redder when he called her 'Sweetie'.
"why'd you call me that?" she asked
"To get your attention" he answered as he leant in and kissed her. "Love you Shorty"
"I love you too Wonderboy" she whispered in a daze. Whenever he kissed her she went into one. It was weird, she'd be like that for at least ten minutes after that. Gohan smiled as he handed her some streamers.
"Go put them up Shorty" Gohan said, she smiled before pushing her Ki below her to make her float in the air. Everyone in the hall was staring but calmed down when Gohan carefully placed an Arm around their waist so they wouldn't get too shocked, this made it look like he was lifting her.
"You know Eraser said she was gonna get you in a dress? Did she?" Gohan asked curouisly. She smirked.
"Nope, not a single ounce of truth, im wearing what i want, i hope your not dissapointed" Videl answered jumping down so her feet touched the ground.
"Not at all, besides the formals at the end of the year i'll see you in a dress then" Gohan smirked as Marker walked up to the two. He looked at Videl who had purple jacketwhich had long sleeves.
"Hey guys?" Marker asked "How are you?"
"We're alright" Videl answered as she pushed Gohan to the ground and sat on his lap. "I deserve a break though"
"And i don't?" Gohan asked as she made herself comfortable. He began to whisper in her ear. She was in a good mood today and he was worried. "Why are you so happy?"
"I got my best friend today" she whispered back to him, He looked blank them smiled as he got the point of what she meant.
"Yes" He said happily pulling her into a tight hug. Marker and Jackson glared at the two.
"What are you two so happy about?" Marker asked
"Wouldn't you like to know?" Gohan teased.
"Oh at about 3, Lime wants to see us here, to discuss about the you know what for you know who" Jackson said as Videl glared at him.
"What you know what, for you know you?" Videl asked staring at her boyfriend now.
"I'll tell you tonight" Gohan whispered as he bumped her arm.
"OUCH" she hissed trying to cover up her arm. He grabbed her arm gently and slid her jacket off revealing the bandage. He had a grim look on his face.
"What happened?" he asked
"Nothing?" she answered back
"Videl?"
"I just cut myself by a knife falling out of my bag, no big deal?"
"Videl, that bump jarred it, how big is it?"
"About 5 cm, nothing bad"
"5cm, Shorty, come on, give me a break"
"Realx it's not that deep" she answered looking up at him as she slid her jacket back on. "I'm Fine, really i am"
"If you say so" He held her close again and kissed her cheek quickly. Tonight would be a wonderful night he just hope she realised how much she meant to him.
Videl was at home now, it was 6 o'clock and she was slipping on her white pants and Gold holterneck top. On it said 'Shorty'. She smiled looking at herself. Her shoulder length hair was tied back into a ponytail, she had butterfly clips in her hair. She grabbed a bottle of spray on glitter and worked it into her hair and body. Madison was beside her taking the curlers out of her hair. She was going all out for herself. Her date for the night was Jackson. After much persuasion ofcourse, He didnt want to go, he was hoping to only go for the gig then leave, boy he was wishing he hadn't met Marker now i bet.
Hercule walked into the room with a camera. "Oh you look so beautiful" he whispered to them. He took a few pictures of them as the door bell rang. Videl ran down to answer it, when she opened the door she found Gohan and Jackson there. She smiled up at him as he picked her up and kissed her deeply. She led the men in to Hercule. He grunted at the boys before he faced his daughter. "You and the BOY in the kitchen NOW" he ordered Gohan didn't hesitate as he followed Videl.
"Daddy, what's this all about?" Videl asked
"This" Hercule answered as he handed an envelope to the couple. Videl opened it at Gohan's insisting.
"What is it?" Gohan asked as Videl grinned, she dropped the paper and hugged her father.
"Thank you so much Daddy"
Gohan bent down and picked it up. He read the paper. His jaw dropped. Yes dear reader Hercule had set them up with a trust fund and at the moment there was, he read further down the page. Ten thousand dollars in there. Whoa. That was alot.
Videl then hugged Gohan who was still in shock. HE smiled. "Thank you sir"
"Your Welcome, this doesnt give you permission to make her pregnant either alien" Hercule said
"Understood sir" Gohan answered
Gohan looked at the angel in his arms as they entered the school hall. Videl was dressed in lovely white pants and a lovely gold top which he thought suited her. He himself was just in his regular blue suit that he wore to the barbacue's Bulma held for the Z warriors. She smiled up at him as his grip tightened, he pulled her towards a table and chairs and sat her down.
"Now I've gotta do something on stage and i want you to keep your eyes on me" Gohan said
Videl nodded her udnerstanding. "What are you up too?" she asked him, he nodded.
"Nothing" Gohan answered with a Vegeta like smirk. He kissed her on the lips deeply. "Bye" and with that he walked off.
"That's nice, he invites me here and then abandons me" Videl said as Madison walked up to her.
"In a little while you'll wish he was abandoning you" Madison smirked
"What's he up to?" Videl asked reaching for the cup Madison had put on the table for her. "hmm?"
"I don't know Jackson wouldn't tell me" Madison shrugged, Videl glared at her. "Honestly"
"Alright then" Videl answered the music began to play.
2 hours later
Videl was caught in a warm embrace of Gohan as they danced to a slow dance song, Her head was resting on his chest. He smiled down on her as he pulled her closer.
"I love you Wonderboy" she whispered
"I love you too Shorty" Gohan answered, 'Maybe im rushing into things' Gohan thought to himself
Lime cleared her throat, she was up on stage and had just finished her song and was tapping her foot.
"Mr Son, would you kindly come up here, i do believe your meant to be up here anyway" Lime said
Gohan sweat dropped as Videl giggled. She pulled away. "Go on"
"Ok, don't move from this spot i want to be able to find you, when i want too"
"Ok" she answered "Good luck"
"Thanks" and with that he jumped on the stage grabbing the microphone. He smiled at Videl who waved back to him. Lime began to start for the song. The tune was slow but upbeat and very sweet.She sang sweetly but still herself.
'I can't believe you're here with me
And now it seems my world's complete
And I never want this moment to end
I close my eyes and still I see
My dreams become reality
And now I know how it feels to be in love
I prayed so many nights that you would come my way
An angel from above to light my darkest day
I think it's time for you to heed these lines
'Cos there's something I want to say'
Videl looked at the group, Gohan looked nervous and she knew it, he was sweating, she had Madison beside her who was clapping her hands with the audience, she noticed Marker on the drums, Sharpner on the guitar, Jackson on the keyboard.
Gohan held the microphone to his mouth and began to sing. He was a singer with a lovely voice. She was amazed, it soothed her emotions so much.
'Sometimes you don't expect that friends
Can become lovers in the end
Only God knows what the future will bring
So hold me close and don't let go
'Cos this is love girl, don't you know?
And we're gonna be together for eternity
I prayed so many nights that you would come my way
An angel from above to light my darkest day
A love so strong it can't be wrong
It's with you that I belong'
It was by then that Videl was blushing cause the whole time he was looking at her by now he jumped off the stage whilst Lime started the chorus.
I finally found what I've been looking for
And now you know I'm going to love you more
Hold me tight 'cos it's always been you
(It's always been you)
To think that you were always there (always there)
To be my friend and wipe away my tears
Now it's clear that it's always been you'
By now Gohan was next to Videl, everyone in the hall and surrounded the couple leaving Videl in the spotlight literally, a light was shone on her with Gohan going down on one knee, Lime repeated the chorus again.
"Gohan what are you doing?" she asked innocently
He looked up at her and held her hand tightly with a box open. "Will you marry me?" he asked
She stared at him, then the ground and knew he was going to hate her. She nodded.
"I d.." she trailed off
"What?" he asked
"No" she answered finally, the whole hall gasped.What was she thinking? The man who asked her to marry him, was the most desired guy at school. Gohan put the ring in his pocket and smiled at her. "I just don't think im ready and i don't want to do this if im not ready"
"It's alright, I understand" he answered "I've gotta go" Gohan walked off. Videl ran after him. She didn't want to hurt his feelings, but she didn't want to have that much of a strong commitment yet.
Gohan flew off as soon as he felt Videl following him, he flew off at top speed. He couldn't face her at the moment.
Videl walked downstairs to her father who was in the living room watching T.V.
"Hi Daddy" she whispered as he kissed her cheek.
"How was it?" he asked
"Did you get up a sing?"
"Yes" Videl answered, "I don't know something just came over me"
"Your mother would be proud you picked it up again"
Videl nodded. "Has Ben been up yet?"
Hercule nodded.
"That's weird, I'm going to go check on him" She walked up to the room and tapped on the door.
NO ANSWER.
SHe opened the door and walked in, the room was neatly packed and everything. She walked around the room, her heart began to pound faster when she didn't find him. She searched around for his Ki and found a slight trace of where Ki used to be. So walking into the built in cupboard, she opened it up. Standing with shock she did the only thing she could think of doing. She Screamed with all her heart. For there in the cupboard on a rope hanging from the roof was Ben.
2 Hours Later
Videl sat on the sofa with a blanket wrapped around her crying. She was crying, not only because of what she saw, but because of the note he'd left. Yes Ben was dead, he'd hung himself, he was now a suicide statistic. She didn't even notice a pair of arms embrace her, all she did was cry.
"Ssssh" The one embracing her whispered, "It's not your fault"
Videl looked up to see Marker. He was smiling down at her.
"What are you doing here?" Videl asked wiping her tears. He handed her the jacket on the sofa.
"Your Jacket" he answered as she picked up the note. "He left a note what did he say?"
"H-He said he was better off dead, it would save everyone the pain, noone would get hurt because of him" Videl cried as the bandage on her arm fell off. She looked at the wound. It reminded her of him, and it always would. "Could you please get Gohan to come here please?"
Marker nodded. "Ofcourse" and with that he left.
The following morning Videl was still up, sitting in the living room on Gohan's lap crying, Hercule was supplying him with Coffee and trying to get his daughter to eat food. Sure she hadn't known him for long, but she was upset, she understood what he was going through and didn't want him to die, he had such a lovely future ahead of him. A future that he would never see, because he took his own life to save others the pain he felt.
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How sad. Was it sad? Ok so im not good at writing emotional stuff, this chapter will definatly get rewritten. Now this one had no real storyline, i just wanted to get passed the whole dance thing to focus on other aspects.
Soundtrack:Finally Found- Honeyz, I'm gonna love you for always - Mandy Moore, Stab -Mandy Kane
Next Chapter:One week has passed since Ben's death, and the funeral is being held, Videl doesn't want to attend, can Gohan convince her to go? Gohan has to face Videl soon, what does he do when Marker tells him of Videl's situation, does he help her or not? Jackson informs us of some of his past,and a school camp at the Central City Base of Martial Arts and our heroes are going? Only one problem it seems like Trunks and Goten are going as well, Trouble is definatly going to be double.
****1) I do not own Dragon Ball Z. I may in the future but not at the moment.
****2) Characters such as Panna Satan, Marker Pencil, Madison Satan and any other characters that do not appear in the series are mine. A note about Marker, i have seen a number of fics who have a character named Marker. I came up with Marker prior to reading them and apologise if there are any similarities to him, it is purely coincidental.
****3) This is a romance fic, so if you don't like romance of that kind, then don't read, I'm a romantist.And also this is not a lemon, i don't like to read them or write them and i don't intend to start too.
Here's a few last minute information.
Gohan - 17 years old
Videl - 17 years old
Sharpner - 17 years old
Eraser - 17 years old
Goten - 7 years old
Trunks - 8 years old
Marker - 19 years old
Madison - 13 years old
Marron - 6 years old
This story takes place just after Buu was defeated.Gohan and Videl are still only friends. Well not only friends now but you get the point.
Enjoy
I would like to thank everyone who's reviewed me so far. 29 review *blushes* i feel special now.
And Bulmaspoisonousfood and Myself have written a fic however we havent come up with a title yet, check out the first chapter by going to the following BulmasTwilight Profile
I also have seven chapters of Starting Out on a Journey rewritten, i'll upload them when im finished with Walk Me Home, and then i'll start on the sequel to that.A lot of writing ahead for me, but who care as long as ya'll love it.
A/N: Remember this fic takes place until Starting Out On a Journey begins, so it's about 4 years.
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The following morning was Sataurday. Yes the day of School Dance. Everybody was bustling about today. Even Videl was excited. She stood outside of Ben's room. she smiled as she knocked on the door.
"BEN , IT'S TIME TO GET UP?" she shouted.
No Answer.
"BEN"
Again there was no answer. 'Hmm, he must still be sleeping?' she asked herself as she walked downstairs, she found Hercule sitting at the table with Madison who was eating some Strawberries and Cornflakes. Videl gave her father a hug.
"Good morning Daddy" Videl whispered humming to herself.
"Morning Sweet Pea, are you looking foreward to tonight?" Hercule asked looking down from his newspaper. Videl smiled and nodded.
"I am, thank-you for understanding me and Gohan Daddy"
He nodded. "It's just so hard too, seeing my little girl grow up makes me feel old" He explained.
"I'll always be your little girl" Videl answered as she poured herself some tea. "Ben's still up in his room, Gohan's picking me up this morning to drop me off at school to finish decorating the hall for the dance"
"Alright sugar plum"
Madison smiled. It was nice to wake up and not have an argument going on. "Uncle Herc, can i come with you to the dojo this morning and watch you teach the kids?" Madison asked
"Ofcourse you may Mady" Hercule said, "Your always welcome"
Later that day Videl was in the hall placing streamers and everything on the walls. She looked around as she felt a pair of strong hands around her waist lifting her up, she felt her body float as he too rose off the ground. She smiled as she thought of Gohan. So dear reader you can imagine her shock when she looked down and saw not Gohan but someone else. She screamed, before dropping to the ground. Gohan came up to the two with boxes in his arms.
"What's wrong Shorty?" Gohan asked putting the bxoes down and opening them. He smiled as her jaw dropped.
"He, flew, ki, how, tell, i, WHO ARE YOU?" Videl asked rudely
"My name is Jackson Bluesommers i am a friend of Gohan's and Markers" Jackson replied as he took of his jacket revealing his well sculpted muscles and abs through his tank. She blushed.
Gohan gently tapped her on her shoulder. "I'm here sweetie" she blushed even redder when he called her 'Sweetie'.
"why'd you call me that?" she asked
"To get your attention" he answered as he leant in and kissed her. "Love you Shorty"
"I love you too Wonderboy" she whispered in a daze. Whenever he kissed her she went into one. It was weird, she'd be like that for at least ten minutes after that. Gohan smiled as he handed her some streamers.
"Go put them up Shorty" Gohan said, she smiled before pushing her Ki below her to make her float in the air. Everyone in the hall was staring but calmed down when Gohan carefully placed an Arm around their waist so they wouldn't get too shocked, this made it look like he was lifting her.
"You know Eraser said she was gonna get you in a dress? Did she?" Gohan asked curouisly. She smirked.
"Nope, not a single ounce of truth, im wearing what i want, i hope your not dissapointed" Videl answered jumping down so her feet touched the ground.
"Not at all, besides the formals at the end of the year i'll see you in a dress then" Gohan smirked as Marker walked up to the two. He looked at Videl who had purple jacketwhich had long sleeves.
"Hey guys?" Marker asked "How are you?"
"We're alright" Videl answered as she pushed Gohan to the ground and sat on his lap. "I deserve a break though"
"And i don't?" Gohan asked as she made herself comfortable. He began to whisper in her ear. She was in a good mood today and he was worried. "Why are you so happy?"
"I got my best friend today" she whispered back to him, He looked blank them smiled as he got the point of what she meant.
"Yes" He said happily pulling her into a tight hug. Marker and Jackson glared at the two.
"What are you two so happy about?" Marker asked
"Wouldn't you like to know?" Gohan teased.
"Oh at about 3, Lime wants to see us here, to discuss about the you know what for you know who" Jackson said as Videl glared at him.
"What you know what, for you know you?" Videl asked staring at her boyfriend now.
"I'll tell you tonight" Gohan whispered as he bumped her arm.
"OUCH" she hissed trying to cover up her arm. He grabbed her arm gently and slid her jacket off revealing the bandage. He had a grim look on his face.
"What happened?" he asked
"Nothing?" she answered back
"Videl?"
"I just cut myself by a knife falling out of my bag, no big deal?"
"Videl, that bump jarred it, how big is it?"
"About 5 cm, nothing bad"
"5cm, Shorty, come on, give me a break"
"Realx it's not that deep" she answered looking up at him as she slid her jacket back on. "I'm Fine, really i am"
"If you say so" He held her close again and kissed her cheek quickly. Tonight would be a wonderful night he just hope she realised how much she meant to him.
Videl was at home now, it was 6 o'clock and she was slipping on her white pants and Gold holterneck top. On it said 'Shorty'. She smiled looking at herself. Her shoulder length hair was tied back into a ponytail, she had butterfly clips in her hair. She grabbed a bottle of spray on glitter and worked it into her hair and body. Madison was beside her taking the curlers out of her hair. She was going all out for herself. Her date for the night was Jackson. After much persuasion ofcourse, He didnt want to go, he was hoping to only go for the gig then leave, boy he was wishing he hadn't met Marker now i bet.
Hercule walked into the room with a camera. "Oh you look so beautiful" he whispered to them. He took a few pictures of them as the door bell rang. Videl ran down to answer it, when she opened the door she found Gohan and Jackson there. She smiled up at him as he picked her up and kissed her deeply. She led the men in to Hercule. He grunted at the boys before he faced his daughter. "You and the BOY in the kitchen NOW" he ordered Gohan didn't hesitate as he followed Videl.
"Daddy, what's this all about?" Videl asked
"This" Hercule answered as he handed an envelope to the couple. Videl opened it at Gohan's insisting.
"What is it?" Gohan asked as Videl grinned, she dropped the paper and hugged her father.
"Thank you so much Daddy"
Gohan bent down and picked it up. He read the paper. His jaw dropped. Yes dear reader Hercule had set them up with a trust fund and at the moment there was, he read further down the page. Ten thousand dollars in there. Whoa. That was alot.
Videl then hugged Gohan who was still in shock. HE smiled. "Thank you sir"
"Your Welcome, this doesnt give you permission to make her pregnant either alien" Hercule said
"Understood sir" Gohan answered
Gohan looked at the angel in his arms as they entered the school hall. Videl was dressed in lovely white pants and a lovely gold top which he thought suited her. He himself was just in his regular blue suit that he wore to the barbacue's Bulma held for the Z warriors. She smiled up at him as his grip tightened, he pulled her towards a table and chairs and sat her down.
"Now I've gotta do something on stage and i want you to keep your eyes on me" Gohan said
Videl nodded her udnerstanding. "What are you up too?" she asked him, he nodded.
"Nothing" Gohan answered with a Vegeta like smirk. He kissed her on the lips deeply. "Bye" and with that he walked off.
"That's nice, he invites me here and then abandons me" Videl said as Madison walked up to her.
"In a little while you'll wish he was abandoning you" Madison smirked
"What's he up to?" Videl asked reaching for the cup Madison had put on the table for her. "hmm?"
"I don't know Jackson wouldn't tell me" Madison shrugged, Videl glared at her. "Honestly"
"Alright then" Videl answered the music began to play.
2 hours later
Videl was caught in a warm embrace of Gohan as they danced to a slow dance song, Her head was resting on his chest. He smiled down on her as he pulled her closer.
"I love you Wonderboy" she whispered
"I love you too Shorty" Gohan answered, 'Maybe im rushing into things' Gohan thought to himself
Lime cleared her throat, she was up on stage and had just finished her song and was tapping her foot.
"Mr Son, would you kindly come up here, i do believe your meant to be up here anyway" Lime said
Gohan sweat dropped as Videl giggled. She pulled away. "Go on"
"Ok, don't move from this spot i want to be able to find you, when i want too"
"Ok" she answered "Good luck"
"Thanks" and with that he jumped on the stage grabbing the microphone. He smiled at Videl who waved back to him. Lime began to start for the song. The tune was slow but upbeat and very sweet.She sang sweetly but still herself.
'I can't believe you're here with me
And now it seems my world's complete
And I never want this moment to end
I close my eyes and still I see
My dreams become reality
And now I know how it feels to be in love
I prayed so many nights that you would come my way
An angel from above to light my darkest day
I think it's time for you to heed these lines
'Cos there's something I want to say'
Videl looked at the group, Gohan looked nervous and she knew it, he was sweating, she had Madison beside her who was clapping her hands with the audience, she noticed Marker on the drums, Sharpner on the guitar, Jackson on the keyboard.
Gohan held the microphone to his mouth and began to sing. He was a singer with a lovely voice. She was amazed, it soothed her emotions so much.
'Sometimes you don't expect that friends
Can become lovers in the end
Only God knows what the future will bring
So hold me close and don't let go
'Cos this is love girl, don't you know?
And we're gonna be together for eternity
I prayed so many nights that you would come my way
An angel from above to light my darkest day
A love so strong it can't be wrong
It's with you that I belong'
It was by then that Videl was blushing cause the whole time he was looking at her by now he jumped off the stage whilst Lime started the chorus.
I finally found what I've been looking for
And now you know I'm going to love you more
Hold me tight 'cos it's always been you
(It's always been you)
To think that you were always there (always there)
To be my friend and wipe away my tears
Now it's clear that it's always been you'
By now Gohan was next to Videl, everyone in the hall and surrounded the couple leaving Videl in the spotlight literally, a light was shone on her with Gohan going down on one knee, Lime repeated the chorus again.
"Gohan what are you doing?" she asked innocently
He looked up at her and held her hand tightly with a box open. "Will you marry me?" he asked
She stared at him, then the ground and knew he was going to hate her. She nodded.
"I d.." she trailed off
"What?" he asked
"No" she answered finally, the whole hall gasped.What was she thinking? The man who asked her to marry him, was the most desired guy at school. Gohan put the ring in his pocket and smiled at her. "I just don't think im ready and i don't want to do this if im not ready"
"It's alright, I understand" he answered "I've gotta go" Gohan walked off. Videl ran after him. She didn't want to hurt his feelings, but she didn't want to have that much of a strong commitment yet.
Gohan flew off as soon as he felt Videl following him, he flew off at top speed. He couldn't face her at the moment.
Videl walked downstairs to her father who was in the living room watching T.V.
"Hi Daddy" she whispered as he kissed her cheek.
"How was it?" he asked
"Did you get up a sing?"
"Yes" Videl answered, "I don't know something just came over me"
"Your mother would be proud you picked it up again"
Videl nodded. "Has Ben been up yet?"
Hercule nodded.
"That's weird, I'm going to go check on him" She walked up to the room and tapped on the door.
NO ANSWER.
SHe opened the door and walked in, the room was neatly packed and everything. She walked around the room, her heart began to pound faster when she didn't find him. She searched around for his Ki and found a slight trace of where Ki used to be. So walking into the built in cupboard, she opened it up. Standing with shock she did the only thing she could think of doing. She Screamed with all her heart. For there in the cupboard on a rope hanging from the roof was Ben.
2 Hours Later
Videl sat on the sofa with a blanket wrapped around her crying. She was crying, not only because of what she saw, but because of the note he'd left. Yes Ben was dead, he'd hung himself, he was now a suicide statistic. She didn't even notice a pair of arms embrace her, all she did was cry.
"Ssssh" The one embracing her whispered, "It's not your fault"
Videl looked up to see Marker. He was smiling down at her.
"What are you doing here?" Videl asked wiping her tears. He handed her the jacket on the sofa.
"Your Jacket" he answered as she picked up the note. "He left a note what did he say?"
"H-He said he was better off dead, it would save everyone the pain, noone would get hurt because of him" Videl cried as the bandage on her arm fell off. She looked at the wound. It reminded her of him, and it always would. "Could you please get Gohan to come here please?"
Marker nodded. "Ofcourse" and with that he left.
The following morning Videl was still up, sitting in the living room on Gohan's lap crying, Hercule was supplying him with Coffee and trying to get his daughter to eat food. Sure she hadn't known him for long, but she was upset, she understood what he was going through and didn't want him to die, he had such a lovely future ahead of him. A future that he would never see, because he took his own life to save others the pain he felt.
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How sad. Was it sad? Ok so im not good at writing emotional stuff, this chapter will definatly get rewritten. Now this one had no real storyline, i just wanted to get passed the whole dance thing to focus on other aspects.
Soundtrack:Finally Found- Honeyz, I'm gonna love you for always - Mandy Moore, Stab -Mandy Kane
Next Chapter:One week has passed since Ben's death, and the funeral is being held, Videl doesn't want to attend, can Gohan convince her to go? Gohan has to face Videl soon, what does he do when Marker tells him of Videl's situation, does he help her or not? Jackson informs us of some of his past,and a school camp at the Central City Base of Martial Arts and our heroes are going? Only one problem it seems like Trunks and Goten are going as well, Trouble is definatly going to be double.