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MIRAI TRUNKS CLONE: Wow! They're back again! Lily, you really are a good writer, aren't you?
TIGERLILY: *smiles as she nods her head*
MIRAI CLONE: So, what do you have planned for Gohan *this* time?
TIGERLILY: Oh, yooooooouuuuuuuuu'llllllllllllllll sssssssseeeeeeeeeeeeee!
MIRAI CLONE: Why do I suddenly get a really bad feeling about this? Poor, poor Gohan. He's saved the world; he doesn't deserve this.
TIGERLILY: Nonsense. No harm will come to Gohan. I could never do that to him.
MIRAI CLONE: Why do I *not* believe you?
TIGERLILY: Hey! Give me some credit, will ya? Besides, Mirai dear, you do have to admit, he does make this all a little *too* easy.
MIRAI CLONE: *nods his head sadly in agreement* I'd have to agree with you there.
TIGERLILY: Good! Now, moving on, as always I really *don't* own the characters of DBZ. And now, on with the story.
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The Dare
Chapter Three: "Not Exactly the 'Whole' Truth...."
"Man that was close! I barely escaped back there! Is she ever gonna give up? She's too damn stubborn! She reminds me of my mother; it scares me!" Gohan said to himself as he flew on towards his house. He sighed deeply as the little while house he grew up in finally came into view.
"Finally! This day is over with." Gohan said as he landed, immediately de-transforming, and walked inside. He was so wrapped up in this thoughts about his day, and more importantly, silencing the fierce growl coming from his stomach, that he didn't notice Videl's jet-copter hoving in the sky a few feet back.
"I.....I can't believe it! I mean, I thought maybe Gohan was Saiyaman, but....I still can't believe it!" Videl said stunned.
She had first started to get suspicious when Saiyaman had started to fly farther and farther away from the city limits, and had instead begun to fly over mountains, forests, rivers, and even over the occasional ocean or two. After all, the only other person Videl knew that lived out here was Gohan.
It all made sense now.
Gohan lived out here. Saiyaman was flying out here. The two were never in the same place at the same time. Gohan was always hiding something anyway...this had to be it! Of course it was! What more proof did she need?
But she was still in shock.
"He's sure got a lot of explaining to do!" Videl said determined as she landed her jet-copter, and stomped towards Gohan's front door.
"Hmm. That's strange." Gohan said suddenly.
Goten looked up at Gohan from his lunch as Chichi turned to face her eldest son from the kitchen.
"What is it Gohan? Is something wrong?" Chichi asked as Gohan shrugged his shoulders lightly.
"It's nothing Mom. I just thought I heard something. Forget it." Gohan said, pulling a chair out to join his little brother at the table.
"Like what Gohan?" Chichi asked as Gohan shrugged again.
"Don't know exactly. It sounded like a copter or something....hmmm. Must have been flying overhead 'cause it stopped." Gohan said, pulling a plate towards him and immediately diving in.
Suddenly a knock was heard from the front door.
"Now who on Earth could that be? Bulma's busy with a board meeting this evening and I think Trunks is still grounded....are you expecting anyone Gohan?" Chichi asked as Gohan shook his head and swallowed the lump of food in his mouth before answering his mother.
"No, don't think so...." Gohan said as he mentally tried to remember if he had plans to spar with anyone this weekend. Krillin was busy and Piccolo didn't drop by unless the world was on the brink of obliteration, or something like that.
With a frown Chichi left the room, wiping her hands on her apron, and headed to the front door to greet...who ever was there.
Figuring it was really none of their business anyhow, Gohan and Goten turned their attention back to their food.
A few seconds later, Chichi came back into the room, and stood in the doorway behind Gohan, looking very confused. After a few more seconds, Chichi cleared her throat, and Gohan looked over his shoulder as Goten looked up again. Gohan nearly choked on his food.
There, standing just behind his mother, was a *very* pissed looking Videl.
Oh shit. Gohan cursed silently as he saw the expression on Videl's face.
And somehow, Gohan just knew that death glare was meant for him and him alone.
"Gohan? Do you want to explain to me why this girl came all the way from the city to see you?" Chichi asked, raising an eyebrow.
Gohan paled.
"Uh....I.....umm...." Gohan stuttered. He was a loss for words, not that it would have helped him anyway. Nothing could save him now. Not when Videl was *this* pissed off. He was dead.
Gohan visibly gulped.
"I just need to speak to your son, ma'am, that's all. It's really rather important." Videl said, turning to look at Chichi, and....was that actually a *polite* smile on her face?
Videl knew how to smile?
Gohan's thoughts were hastily interupted as Videl turned to look at Gohan again, the evil glare returning to her face.
Yup, that look was definately for him alone.
Dad, I'll be seeing you *real* shortly. Gohan thought.
"Um....sure thing Videl. We can talk outside." Gohan said, slowly getting to his feet, and leading the way outside.
When Goten made a move to follow, Chichi frowned at her youngest son, and he sighed sadly before sitting back down. But the moment Chichi brought him another bowl of rice, he perked back up, completely forgetting about his brother.
"So...uh....what brings you to my house, Videl? I didn't even think you knew where I lived." Gohan said nervously as Videl narrowed her eyes at him.
"I didn't." Videl all but growled.
Gohan gulped.
Well, I lived a pretty good life, I guess. But I still wish it could have been longer. Gohan thought.
"I followed you Gohan....or should I say, Saiyaman?" Videl asked, raising an eyebrow. Gohan paled even more than before, and Videl had to fight to keep from smirking triumphantly.
"Wh-what do you mean? What makes you think *I'm* Saiyaman, Videl? He's a superhero....and....and he can fly!" Gohan said.
That's not *really* lying. Saiyaman really does know how to fly, even if he does happen to be me. Gohan thought.
"Apparently so can you. Don't even bother to deny it Gohan! I saw you de-transform when you landed!" Videl said.
Gohan let out a whimper as his shoulders sagged in defeat, his head dropping downwards(awww, kawaii!!). After a second or two, he suddenly looked up again at Videl, a slight frown on his face.
"You followed me, didn't you?" Gohan asked. Videl smiled as she nodded her head.
"You said there was a bank robbery, funny thing really, 'cause the bank was in the other direction." Videl said as Gohan sweatdropped.
Damn it! How the *hell* was I supposed to know *that*?! Now what do I do? I can't very well deny it, she saw me de-transform! Damn it! This isn't fair! My stupid stomach distracted me from sensing her ki signature! I hate being a Saiyan! Gohan cursed silently.
"I'm waiting Gohan! I wanna know what else you've been keeping from me!" Videl said, putting her hands on her hips. Gohan tried to look innocently at her.
"What are you talking about Videl?" Gohan asked nervously.
"Well for starters, how do you know how to fly? And how come you're so strong? And how come the 'Gold Fighter' shows up the same day you showed up at school, then mysteriously vanishes, and the *Great Saiyaman* shows up instead?" Videl asked in a mocking tone.
"I...I don't know what you're talking about Videl....honest! I....uh....use the suit to fly, that's it! It gives me super strength and the ability to fly!" Gohan said, hoping to Kami she believed him.
"Maybe....but then what about the 'Gold Fighter'? He was wearing the same clothes you did that day, mind explaining that one?" Videl asked, raising her eyebrow again.
Gohan sweatdropped as he frantically tried to think of an acceptable excuse.
"Well....he...uh....he had blond hair....and I don't you see. So I *couldn't* be the Gold Fighter, Videl." Gohan said.
That's still not exactly a *lie*. I really don't have blonde hair. And I'm no 'Gold Fighter'....Super Saiyan maybe, but no 'Gold Fighter'. Gohan thought.
"Hmmm.....I guess you're right. He was cooler than you anyhow. At least *he* relies on his strength and skill to fight, and not some silly *suit*." Videl said.
Gohan frowned darkly as he suddenly felt his Saiyan pride bubbling to the surface.
No! Damn it! Not now! What a time for my Saiyan side to surface! Gohan thought as he struggled to calm the feelings of rage and fury building inside him.
"Alright, let's say I believe you, Gohan, for now! You're not off the hook *that* easily! I know you're hiding something from me, and I promise you, I *will* find out what it is, mark my words, Son Gohan!" Videl promised as she turned and started to head for her jet-copter.
"Uh...Videl?" Gohan asked meekly as Videl reached the door to her jet- copter. She turned back around to face him, and raised an eyebrow in impatience.
"What?" Videl asked as Gohan blushed.
"Well....I was kind of wondering....about this afternoon?" Gohan began, blushing slightly, and oblivious to the identical blush that had crept across Videl's cheeks as well.
"Um...what was that all about?" Gohan asked, still red.
Videl hesitated, wondering what in the hell she should tell him. She sighed as she decided on the truth. No harm there, right?
"It was a dare. Sorry if I offended you." Videl said as Gohan looked at her confused.
"A dare? What's that?" Gohan asked as Videl sweatdropped.
"You really have lead a sheltered life living all the way out here, haven't you? A dare is.....well, it's when someone suggests you do or say something, and you have to do it to prove that your not afraid to do it....understand?" Videl asked as Gohan nodded.
"I see....so....uh....then why did you...uh....kiss me?" Gohan asked blushing again.
"Erasa and Sharpner dared me to. It's a long story. Look, I gotta get going. I'll see you at school on Monday." Videl said, turning around and getting into her jet-copter. she shuck her head out the window just before she started to take off.
"Oh, and Gohan!" Videl called over the engine of the copter.
"Uh...yeah?" Gohan asked nervously.
"You'd better keep the whole *kiss* thing to yourself, got it?" Videl called.
Gohan gulped and then nodded.
With a satisfied nod, Videl pulled her head back into the copter, then revved the engine, before flying off towards home.
Gohan sighed deeply as he turned around to go back inside, and came face to face with his mother standing in the doorway, the most peculiar look on her face.
Gohan paled.
"What kiss Gohan?" Chichi asked.
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MIRAI TRUNKS CLONE: Wow! They're back again! Lily, you really are a good writer, aren't you?
TIGERLILY: *smiles as she nods her head*
MIRAI CLONE: So, what do you have planned for Gohan *this* time?
TIGERLILY: Oh, yooooooouuuuuuuuu'llllllllllllllll sssssssseeeeeeeeeeeeee!
MIRAI CLONE: Why do I suddenly get a really bad feeling about this? Poor, poor Gohan. He's saved the world; he doesn't deserve this.
TIGERLILY: Nonsense. No harm will come to Gohan. I could never do that to him.
MIRAI CLONE: Why do I *not* believe you?
TIGERLILY: Hey! Give me some credit, will ya? Besides, Mirai dear, you do have to admit, he does make this all a little *too* easy.
MIRAI CLONE: *nods his head sadly in agreement* I'd have to agree with you there.
TIGERLILY: Good! Now, moving on, as always I really *don't* own the characters of DBZ. And now, on with the story.
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The Dare
Chapter Three: "Not Exactly the 'Whole' Truth...."
"Man that was close! I barely escaped back there! Is she ever gonna give up? She's too damn stubborn! She reminds me of my mother; it scares me!" Gohan said to himself as he flew on towards his house. He sighed deeply as the little while house he grew up in finally came into view.
"Finally! This day is over with." Gohan said as he landed, immediately de-transforming, and walked inside. He was so wrapped up in this thoughts about his day, and more importantly, silencing the fierce growl coming from his stomach, that he didn't notice Videl's jet-copter hoving in the sky a few feet back.
"I.....I can't believe it! I mean, I thought maybe Gohan was Saiyaman, but....I still can't believe it!" Videl said stunned.
She had first started to get suspicious when Saiyaman had started to fly farther and farther away from the city limits, and had instead begun to fly over mountains, forests, rivers, and even over the occasional ocean or two. After all, the only other person Videl knew that lived out here was Gohan.
It all made sense now.
Gohan lived out here. Saiyaman was flying out here. The two were never in the same place at the same time. Gohan was always hiding something anyway...this had to be it! Of course it was! What more proof did she need?
But she was still in shock.
"He's sure got a lot of explaining to do!" Videl said determined as she landed her jet-copter, and stomped towards Gohan's front door.
"Hmm. That's strange." Gohan said suddenly.
Goten looked up at Gohan from his lunch as Chichi turned to face her eldest son from the kitchen.
"What is it Gohan? Is something wrong?" Chichi asked as Gohan shrugged his shoulders lightly.
"It's nothing Mom. I just thought I heard something. Forget it." Gohan said, pulling a chair out to join his little brother at the table.
"Like what Gohan?" Chichi asked as Gohan shrugged again.
"Don't know exactly. It sounded like a copter or something....hmmm. Must have been flying overhead 'cause it stopped." Gohan said, pulling a plate towards him and immediately diving in.
Suddenly a knock was heard from the front door.
"Now who on Earth could that be? Bulma's busy with a board meeting this evening and I think Trunks is still grounded....are you expecting anyone Gohan?" Chichi asked as Gohan shook his head and swallowed the lump of food in his mouth before answering his mother.
"No, don't think so...." Gohan said as he mentally tried to remember if he had plans to spar with anyone this weekend. Krillin was busy and Piccolo didn't drop by unless the world was on the brink of obliteration, or something like that.
With a frown Chichi left the room, wiping her hands on her apron, and headed to the front door to greet...who ever was there.
Figuring it was really none of their business anyhow, Gohan and Goten turned their attention back to their food.
A few seconds later, Chichi came back into the room, and stood in the doorway behind Gohan, looking very confused. After a few more seconds, Chichi cleared her throat, and Gohan looked over his shoulder as Goten looked up again. Gohan nearly choked on his food.
There, standing just behind his mother, was a *very* pissed looking Videl.
Oh shit. Gohan cursed silently as he saw the expression on Videl's face.
And somehow, Gohan just knew that death glare was meant for him and him alone.
"Gohan? Do you want to explain to me why this girl came all the way from the city to see you?" Chichi asked, raising an eyebrow.
Gohan paled.
"Uh....I.....umm...." Gohan stuttered. He was a loss for words, not that it would have helped him anyway. Nothing could save him now. Not when Videl was *this* pissed off. He was dead.
Gohan visibly gulped.
"I just need to speak to your son, ma'am, that's all. It's really rather important." Videl said, turning to look at Chichi, and....was that actually a *polite* smile on her face?
Videl knew how to smile?
Gohan's thoughts were hastily interupted as Videl turned to look at Gohan again, the evil glare returning to her face.
Yup, that look was definately for him alone.
Dad, I'll be seeing you *real* shortly. Gohan thought.
"Um....sure thing Videl. We can talk outside." Gohan said, slowly getting to his feet, and leading the way outside.
When Goten made a move to follow, Chichi frowned at her youngest son, and he sighed sadly before sitting back down. But the moment Chichi brought him another bowl of rice, he perked back up, completely forgetting about his brother.
"So...uh....what brings you to my house, Videl? I didn't even think you knew where I lived." Gohan said nervously as Videl narrowed her eyes at him.
"I didn't." Videl all but growled.
Gohan gulped.
Well, I lived a pretty good life, I guess. But I still wish it could have been longer. Gohan thought.
"I followed you Gohan....or should I say, Saiyaman?" Videl asked, raising an eyebrow. Gohan paled even more than before, and Videl had to fight to keep from smirking triumphantly.
"Wh-what do you mean? What makes you think *I'm* Saiyaman, Videl? He's a superhero....and....and he can fly!" Gohan said.
That's not *really* lying. Saiyaman really does know how to fly, even if he does happen to be me. Gohan thought.
"Apparently so can you. Don't even bother to deny it Gohan! I saw you de-transform when you landed!" Videl said.
Gohan let out a whimper as his shoulders sagged in defeat, his head dropping downwards(awww, kawaii!!). After a second or two, he suddenly looked up again at Videl, a slight frown on his face.
"You followed me, didn't you?" Gohan asked. Videl smiled as she nodded her head.
"You said there was a bank robbery, funny thing really, 'cause the bank was in the other direction." Videl said as Gohan sweatdropped.
Damn it! How the *hell* was I supposed to know *that*?! Now what do I do? I can't very well deny it, she saw me de-transform! Damn it! This isn't fair! My stupid stomach distracted me from sensing her ki signature! I hate being a Saiyan! Gohan cursed silently.
"I'm waiting Gohan! I wanna know what else you've been keeping from me!" Videl said, putting her hands on her hips. Gohan tried to look innocently at her.
"What are you talking about Videl?" Gohan asked nervously.
"Well for starters, how do you know how to fly? And how come you're so strong? And how come the 'Gold Fighter' shows up the same day you showed up at school, then mysteriously vanishes, and the *Great Saiyaman* shows up instead?" Videl asked in a mocking tone.
"I...I don't know what you're talking about Videl....honest! I....uh....use the suit to fly, that's it! It gives me super strength and the ability to fly!" Gohan said, hoping to Kami she believed him.
"Maybe....but then what about the 'Gold Fighter'? He was wearing the same clothes you did that day, mind explaining that one?" Videl asked, raising her eyebrow again.
Gohan sweatdropped as he frantically tried to think of an acceptable excuse.
"Well....he...uh....he had blond hair....and I don't you see. So I *couldn't* be the Gold Fighter, Videl." Gohan said.
That's still not exactly a *lie*. I really don't have blonde hair. And I'm no 'Gold Fighter'....Super Saiyan maybe, but no 'Gold Fighter'. Gohan thought.
"Hmmm.....I guess you're right. He was cooler than you anyhow. At least *he* relies on his strength and skill to fight, and not some silly *suit*." Videl said.
Gohan frowned darkly as he suddenly felt his Saiyan pride bubbling to the surface.
No! Damn it! Not now! What a time for my Saiyan side to surface! Gohan thought as he struggled to calm the feelings of rage and fury building inside him.
"Alright, let's say I believe you, Gohan, for now! You're not off the hook *that* easily! I know you're hiding something from me, and I promise you, I *will* find out what it is, mark my words, Son Gohan!" Videl promised as she turned and started to head for her jet-copter.
"Uh...Videl?" Gohan asked meekly as Videl reached the door to her jet- copter. She turned back around to face him, and raised an eyebrow in impatience.
"What?" Videl asked as Gohan blushed.
"Well....I was kind of wondering....about this afternoon?" Gohan began, blushing slightly, and oblivious to the identical blush that had crept across Videl's cheeks as well.
"Um...what was that all about?" Gohan asked, still red.
Videl hesitated, wondering what in the hell she should tell him. She sighed as she decided on the truth. No harm there, right?
"It was a dare. Sorry if I offended you." Videl said as Gohan looked at her confused.
"A dare? What's that?" Gohan asked as Videl sweatdropped.
"You really have lead a sheltered life living all the way out here, haven't you? A dare is.....well, it's when someone suggests you do or say something, and you have to do it to prove that your not afraid to do it....understand?" Videl asked as Gohan nodded.
"I see....so....uh....then why did you...uh....kiss me?" Gohan asked blushing again.
"Erasa and Sharpner dared me to. It's a long story. Look, I gotta get going. I'll see you at school on Monday." Videl said, turning around and getting into her jet-copter. she shuck her head out the window just before she started to take off.
"Oh, and Gohan!" Videl called over the engine of the copter.
"Uh...yeah?" Gohan asked nervously.
"You'd better keep the whole *kiss* thing to yourself, got it?" Videl called.
Gohan gulped and then nodded.
With a satisfied nod, Videl pulled her head back into the copter, then revved the engine, before flying off towards home.
Gohan sighed deeply as he turned around to go back inside, and came face to face with his mother standing in the doorway, the most peculiar look on her face.
Gohan paled.
"What kiss Gohan?" Chichi asked.
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