Chapter 28: The In between Years
Ok, for a while now, (i.e.: before I lost my internet service here at home) my interest in writing my 3 current fics has been diminishing. And because of that I'm going to finish them more quickly then I had planned. For this fic that means that some of the stuff I would have devoted a chapter or more to will simply be mentioned within the story.
I do not own Dragonball Z.
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Bulma and Chi-Chi neared the massage room where Roshi had gotten his 'treatment' earlier. And from the lack of sounds coming from the room the two concluded that the old man had fled. But then a moan came through the door, freezing the two women in place.
Chi-Chi looked to her friend, You don't think that
Bulma shook her head, No way.
Oh FabinoI didn't know it'd be this good. Bulma and Chi-Chi turned slightly green. There was no mistaking the voice of Roshi. that's it
This isI think I'm going to have nightmares for the rest of my life now, said Bulma. Chi-Chi nodded silently beside her. Do youthink we should go in?
Chi-Chi's eyes opened wide, No way! I don't wanna see
What could she say? She really didn't want to see what was going on in there if it was what they were thinking. Bulma saw an orderly coming down the hall, a cart full of supplies for the massage room before him. Let's get out of here, said Bulma as she grabbed Chi-Chi's arm and pulled her down the hall just in time to escape seeing what horrors lay inside the massage room
The two women sighed in relief before realizing something and smiling.
If what was going on in there is what was really going on then we won't have to worry about that old man anymore, said Chi-Chi.
Then he'd be picking on our husbands instead of us.
Bulma laughed and replied, Yea, he'll be picking on our husbands and then maybe Vegeta will kill him and free us all from the old man's perverted ways.
Bless you, said Fabino when Roshi sneezed.
replied Roshi. So you really think I should get a hair piece?
Yea, some chicks might like bald men but more of them like a nice full head of hair.
maybe that's why I've been having problems with the ladies lately. If anyone who knew him had been there then they would have made some sarcastic but accurate remark about how he's always had trouble with women.
A large fire roared on the beach as the sun set on the horizon. Several large fish were slowly roasting over the fire as Gohan and Videl watched the still swimming Goten.
Gohan sighed and leaned against a palm tree, He's been at it for hours
Videl leaned back against Gohan, her head resting on his chest, and added, will he ever get tired? As if to answer, Goten leaped from the water, did a summersault, and dove back below the ocean's surface.
Doesn't look like it, replied Gohan before catching the scent of fish that's done cooking.
Time to eat! exclaimed Videl as she jumped up.
A loud splash could be heard as Goten blasted from the water to join them.
I wish we didn't have to leave, said Chi-Chi as she packed her and Goku's things for the trip home. This has been such a relaxing trip. When she got no reply she looked to see her husband stuffing his face with food. Although I'm sure the kitchen staff will be happy that we're leaving.
Huh? Why's vat Chi-Chi? asked Goku, his mouth not quite empty of food.
So they don't have to cook for you and Vegeta.
Goku took a big bite from a roast beef sandwich, so 'ad abou' cooking fer uf?
Chi-Chi glared at her husband, Goku! No talking with your mouth full!
Goku smiled sheepishly and swallowed, Sorry, but what's the big deal? You cook for me, Gohan, Goten, and Videl all the time.
But I'm used to cooking for a couple of living eating machines.
Chi-Chi smiled at her husband.
Never mind dear. Finish your meal so we can go. Goku didn't have to be told twice as he instantly resumed shoveling food into his seemingly bottomless stomach.
Chi-Chi eyed the sleeping forms of Goten and Trunks and let out a sigh of relief. They had been back for only a day when she had agreed to watch Trunks so Bulma could have some alone time with Vegeta. Normally Bulma's parents would watch the little guy but they were away to some fashion show that Mrs. Briefs wanted to attend.
Why did I agree to watch them? thought Chi-Chi as she ran a hand through her messy hair. It was amazing how her son and Trunks had managed to run her ragged over the last two days. And the dark half circles under her eyes attested to how good of a job the two young boys had done.
Goku, overhearing her thoughts, replied, Because you were being nice, while slipping his arms around her waist.
Just remind me not to agree to watch them ever again. Goku smiled while kissing the top of Chi-Chi's head.
Why don't you have Bulma watch them for a weekend? I'm sure she would have as much fun watching them as we have.
My my Goku, said Chi-Chi as she turned to face her husband. I knew you could be evil but not that evil. Goku grinned at her.
I never used to be evil. I guess I've spent too much time around you, replied the Saiya-jin as he wrapped his arms around Chi-Chi's waist and kissed her neck lightly from behind. Chi-Chi laughed at him. Now why don't you go take a hot bath and get some sleep. I think I can handle them, suggested Goku. Chi-Chi smirked at him.
Just like you handled them last night? In case you've forgotten, it took Gohan and Videl five hours to get you out of those tangled up cords. Goku turned red at his mate's remark. How they managed to get almost every electrical cord in the house wrapped around you is beyond me.
Well there's one important difference now. Chi-Chi raised an eyebrow at him. They're asleep. Chi-Chi blinked several times before laughing some more.
I must really be tired. I didn't even realize that, replied Chi-Chi before leaving the room to take a hot bath, not even realizing that that made no sense.
Late the next afternoon Goku and Trunks arrived at Capsule Corp. via instant transmission. Hey Vegeta, how are you Goku looked at the Saiya-jin prince, puzzlement easily seen in his eyes, What happened to you?
Vegeta looked up from his position on the couch, an icepack slipping from atop a bump on his forehead. On his arms and chest are covered a number of scratches and bruises. The Onna and I had some fun last night, replied Vegeta while smirking at Goku.
Goku blinked at him, How does that happen to you when you're playing charades?
Vegeta looked at the younger Saiya-jin in disbelief, he gestured for Trunks to leave the room, the little guy promptly left, we didn't play charades.
Goku scratched his head, Then what did you do? Hide and Seek? Vegeta glared at him, an eyebrow twitching in annoyance and anger. Oh, how about Pin the Tail on the Donkey?
yea Vegeta?
You're an IDIOT! With that, Vegeta left the room.
Goku blinked at the receding form of Vegeta as he walked down the hall. Well that was uncalled for, said the Saiya-jin before using instant transmission to return to his home.
So how were Bulma and Vegeta? asked Chi-Chi upon her husbands return.
I didn't see Bulma, replied Goku, and Vegeta was covered in scrapes and he had an icepack for his head. Chi-Chi blinked at him.
Wow, she must have really gotten into it.
Gotten into what?
I told her how you Saiya-jins are when you train with your mate.
Chi-Chi smiled at her husband.
So they had sex.
Goku scratched his head, But how's that different from what they usually do? It seems like they're always mating. Chi-Chi shook her head.
Here's a snack, said the woman as she handed the Saiya-jin a plate of food. It's the one sure way of shutting him up without having to tell him to be quiet.
The next three years passed in peace and quiet for the Z-fighters and their families. During those three years two new lives joined their ranks. Luciandra, daughter of Hercule and Celina and sister to Videl, and Marron, Krillin and 18's daughter.
And then there was the year that Gohan and Videl turned fifteen. That year, as a special treat, it was revealed that Videl and Gohan would be going to Orange Star High for a formal education instead of continuing with home schooling like they had been doing since they returned from New Namek.
At first the two demi-Saiya-jins thought that everything would go smoothly, and it seemed like that's how it would be until, as they sat in their homeroom class, Sakura Shinhan walked through the door. Sakura, who had easily sensed Gohan and Videl while still outside the city had lowered her own ki so the two wouldn't notice her, went over to them and sat down. Gohan and Videl felt a slight chill run down their spines at the mischievous look in the girl's purple eyes.
::This isn't going to be pretty,:: said Videl.
::Yea, I wonder wh-:: Gohan didn't get a chance to finish his telepathic question to Videl before Sakura spoke.
Sakura smiled sweetly and said, So, how many times do you two plan on getting in trouble for making out in class? Gohan and Videl turned a nice shade of red.
We can control ourselves, replied a slightly red Gohan.
Yea, we an equally red Videl didn't get to finish.
Just like how you controlled yourselves at that party last week? Or when we saw that movie? And there was the time at the lake. Oh and Gohan and Videl tried to sink beneath the table. Thankfully no one else seemed to be paying attention to them.
We get your point, mumbled the two demi-Saiya-jins as a blonde haired girl entered and sat across the room from the trio. The three glanced at her but didn't give the girl a second thought, but the blonde kept looking at them. Or, more specifically, at Videl. After several minutes she got up and approached the small group.
Excuse me, but are you Videl?
Videl blinked and none to pleasantly replied, How do you know my name?
It is you! I can't believe we ended up in the same school let alone the same class!
but who are you? said Videl. The blonde looked hurt by the question.
Don't you remember me? I'm Erasa.
Videl sat there stunned.
Yep, that's me!
She's way to cheerful for this time of the morning, thought Gohan.
Videl turned to him and, without thinking, replied, She's was like this when we were younger.
Erasa looked at her with a raised eyebrow. Did you go insane since the last time I met you?
No, why?
Because you just talked to that guy and he didn't say anything. Videl's cheeks flushed slightly as Sakura giggled.
Don't mind those two, they're always doing that, commented Sakura. Sometimes it's like they can read each other's minds. The blue haired girl snickered as Gohan and Videl glared at her.
Erasa looked back and forth between Gohan and Videl, comparing them. Oh my kami! I never would have thought that the little girl I knew would have a boyfriend before me!
He's a bit more then that, murmured Sakura, Gohan and Videl's glares changed to twin death glares. Luckily for her safety Erasa didn't hear.
Yea well it's not like I went out looking for him, replied Videl before smiling at Gohan. Although he's so cute that I'm sure he would have stood out in a crowd, Gohan could hear Videl giggling in his mind as he blushed.
You could say that Gohan is her knight in shining armor.
Erasa raised an eyebrow in the direction of Sakura, What's that supposed to mean?
When C-
Gohan, with one hand clamped securely over Sakura's mouth, smiled at Erasa and said, Don't mind her.
added Videl as she too held a hand over Sakura's mouth, It's nothing, just one of those things people say.
Erasa obviously didn't believe them one bit. But before she could say anything the teacher called the class to attention.
Lunch, a word that holds so much meaning to anyone of Saiya-jin decent. Gohan and Videl had been someone downtrodden at the thought of what they'd have to eat, or rather how little they'd have to eat, at lunch until they saw the meals that Chi-Chi had prepared for them. Now to Sakura the sight of the two demi-Saiya-jins wolfing down food like a couple of vacuum cleaners picking up confetti was nothing new. But for Erasa the sight was unearthly. The blonde stared open mouthed at Videl and Gohan as they ate. Since when does she eat like that? thought Erasa before something occurred to her, something that would best be left till after school to be asked.
Hey Erasa, what's up?
I justwanted to ask you, she looked at Gohan who was standing beside Videl, Videl smiled at her friend.
Don't worry about Gohan. He knows how to keep a secret.
Gohan smiled before saying, Unlike some people! His voice was just loud enough for the approaching Sakura to hear. The girl grinned at him.
I honestly didn't know that the candy was a secret ok!
Videl laughed at her, Yea right, like we'd WANT Goten and Trunks to know about it. Erasa just stood there, not really paying attention to their conversation. Videl gave a raised eyebrow to her friend's contemplative look. So what is it you wanted to talk to me about?
Erasa blinked and looked around. How about we talk about it someplace else? Gohan and Videl's confusion and puzzlement was clearly evident on their faces as they walked from the school.
Ok, now spill it. What's got you so preoccupied? said Videl as the four teens, Sakura had joined them against Erasa's protests, sat in the living room of Videl's home.
are youyou aren't uhh Erasa's mumbling ceased when she felt a set of eyes staring at her. The blonde looked down to see a little girl looking at her. Her dark blue eyes, so dark that they bordered on black, shone with the curiosity at this new person. Hello there, what's your name honey? asked Erasa, her question forgotten for the moment.
That's Luciandra, the terror of this home and my sister, replied Videl.
Your sister? Oh that's right! I remember hearing that your parents had another kid. Erasa smiled at the little girl. You look too cute to be a terror. I think your big sis is lying to me.
Sakura smirked, She may look innocent enough but if you get her and Marron togetheryou better have a good life insurance policy. Erasa laughed at her.
Yea right, she's way too young to be that bad. The three in the room who knew better gave each other a knowing glace.
Not that this isn't an interesting topic, but what is it that you couldn't talk to me about at school? asked Videl.
Erasa picked up Luciandra and made a couple of faces at her, Oh that, I was wondering if you were pregnant. Gohan, Videl, and Sakura about fell out of their seats with how easily the girl had said that when before she couldn't even string together a coherent sentence. And then what exactly it was that she had said hit them like one of Vegeta's Big Bang attacks.
Yelled the Gohan and Videl while Sakura held a hand over her mouth to stifle her laughter.
Why would you think I was pregnant? Asked Videl when she had calmed down a little.
because you ate so much at lunch. And I've heard that pregnant women eat a lot more. Gohan smiled at the memory of how much Celina had eaten while pregnant with Luciandra. It was a good thing that the Satan's are rich.
Well I'm NOT pregnant. And Gohan and I are still virgins. Thank you very much, huffed Videl.
Sakura snorted at her, That won't last too much longer the way you two go at it sometimes.
Videl glared at her with a look that seemed to say 'Shut it or you'll be watching ALL FOUR of them.' Sakura's eyes grew wide with fear as she gulped.
Yea well then whyhow did you eat so much? asked Erasa as Luciandra jumped out of her lap and ran from the room.
I guess you didn't notice me during lunch, remarked Gohan.
Why? Should I have?
It's just that he ate just as much as Videl, if not more. Erasa blinked in surprise.
do you two put it? asked the blonde.
If you can figure that out then I'd say you're the smartest person alive, replied a laughing Sakura while Gohan and Videl blushed.
A few weeks passed when a blonde haired boy strutted into the class and tossed some papers carelessly onto the teacher's desk. Erasa's eyes widened at the sight of his large muscles and long flowing blonde hair. Next to her Gohan, Videl, and Sakura rolled their eyes at the obviously self centered boy as he sat next to Erasa.
The teacher looked at the papers he had been 'handed' before looking up at the boy. Excuse me son, but what's your name and why are you here?
A sigh escaped the boy, I'm Sharpner and there was a mix up in admissions. They put me in the wrong class and didn't get it straightened out 'till this morning.
Oh, ok, replied the teacher. Well thenyes, that can be your seat, the teacher quickly put Sharpner down on his seating chart before turning back to the day's lesson.
Hi! I'm Erasa! Sharpner turned and raised an eyebrow at the cheerful girl. So why'd a cutie like you choose to sit next to little old me? Beside her Gohan, Videl, and Sakura snickered to themselves and turned their attention to the teacher.
Because this was the only empty seat, replied Sharpner.
that definitely wasn't the answer she had been expecting. Sharpner ignored the frown on Erasa's face and looked at Videl. You will be mine Videl Satan, thought Sharpner.
Thankfully, for the blonde's health, Gohan and Videl can't read minds. But that doesn't mean their friend Sakura lacks that ability. And with as much force as Sharpner put behind the thought and his proximity to the blue haired girl she did not have to try in order to hear it. For a split second she considered telling Gohan and Videl but then a part of her that undoubtedly came from her mother's blonde psychopath personality, Launch, spoke up about how much amusing it could be to see what Sharpner will do. And that part of her almost always seemed to win when it comes to matters that won't land her in trouble.
So was it worth the wait? Please review or flame me or whatever.