One last thing, the authoress Angie and Lena promised to spare my life and forgive me for my lack of updates if I do the same for her. She also said that she'd update if I updatedbut don't tell her I told you. oh crapshe's probably reading thisoh well. It's not like she said I couldn't tell you. ^_^
Two Halves of a Soul
Chapter 29: School and the Thrills it Brings
I do not own Dragonball Z.
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His heart pounded in his chest, its beat echoing in his ears, as he sunk behind the marginal cover of a display counter inside the shop. The sounds of screams and explosions could be clearly heard from outside his shop. 'I knew I should've taken that trip to the moons of Rellon with Selora and Alkia,' thought the man. In the corner a device that looked like a radio, it had been knocked over by the shaking from one of the explosions and now lay on its side, crackled to life.
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The panicked cry of a little girl shook the man out of his fearful daze as he rushed to his daughter, Alkia, what are you doing here?
The teacher said that these bad people were coming and told us to go home. But that's too far to walk so I came here. An explosion sent up a cloud of dust and debris less then a block away. Tears filled the little girl's eyes as she stared at the column of fiery smoke and clung to her father. I'm s-scarred Poppa.
The man hugged her tightly and smoother down her curly green hair, It's ok sweetie, everything will be ok.
she sniffled, are they doing this Poppa?
I don't know honey, but everything will be alright.
I doubt that very much, what do you think Placido? The man looked up at the sound of the voice, a voice that was oddly flat, to see a woman with pale almost gray skin and fiery red and yellow hair.
I think you're right Necia, I don't think everything will be alright. At least not for them, replied the blue haired man next to her. His skin was also a pale grayish color and his voice was also flat.
Wh-what do you want? The two strangers grinned at him, it made his stomach churn.
Who said we wanted something? replied the woman.
We came here to have fun while our ship recharges inside your sun, added the blue haired man.
Alkia looked up at the woman with watery eyes, Pl-please don't hurt us.
The woman knelt down and touched a pale hand to the girl's cheek. It felt cold against the girl's warm skin. It's ok little one. I won't hurt you or your father. The eyes of the girl's father grew large as the pair was suddenly enveloped in a bright flash of light. Necia stood and spun around to glare at Placido, What did you do that for?!
Her blue haired companion shrugged and grinned at her, You only said that you wouldn't hurt them.
Necia glared at him, You take too much joy in causing death and destruction Placido.
And you, Necia, are too soft. Our master wishes for all to know of his coming and your sentimental foolishness doesn't help to spread the word, replied the blue haired man with a smirked on his face. Now let us leave these weaklings to dig themselves out from the ashes of out playtime. The ship should be recharged by the time we get back.
replied Necia. How did I allow you to bring me along? thought the woman as she flew off with Placido.
Because you enjoy watching others suffer. That's why you were in that prison colony after all, said a voice inside her head, a voice that wasn't from her own thoughts.
but I didn't do that...I didn't do anything wrong
The bell signaling the end of class and the beginning of lunch rang throughout the halls of Orange Star High School. Gohan and Videl looked at each other and grinned before each exclaimed, It's about time! I'm starved!
that was kind of weird. Did you guys plan that? asked Erasa.
Gohan and Videl shook their heads and said, No, why would we?
never mind, replied Erasa as they walked down the hall.
Sakura snickered and said, If you think that's weird then you should see them talk for each other.
Gohan and Videl's nostrils flared as they detected the sent of food. And from what they could smell they thought it probably wouldn't be all that bad. But that was until they actually saw what the school was passing off as food. Yes, it was edible in the sense that it wouldn't kill you, and yes it did have some nutritional value, but as to what it was they didn't know.
Do you think that they hired Master Roshi to cook for them? asked Videl.
No, I doubt it, replied Gohan.
Sakura laughed at them, Yea, unlike Roshi Surprise the Dragon doesn't have to be summoned after you eat. Sharpner and Erasa stared at her blankly. inside joke? Hehe
Sharpner shrugged,
FWEEEEEET!
Gohan and Videl cringed at the shrill screech of the P.E. teacher's whistle. It had been a few days since they had started school and the only thing that they couldn't adjust to was the damn whistle their P.E. teacher used.
Alright, listen up! Today we will be testing you to see what kind of physical condition you're in. Now drop and give me twenty push-ups! Gohan and Videl glanced at each other and rolled their eyes.
::Guess the guy thinks he's still in the army,:: said Gohan.
::Yea,:: replied Videl as everyone did, or tried to do, as the teacher asked.
The man shook his head at the pack of students. They were huffing and puffing to catch their breath. That was terrible! If it was up to me most of you would be out of this class right now! Why I run twice that as a warm up in the morning! His eyes fell on Gohan, Videl, and Sakura. The three didn't seem to be the least bit tired. Ok, do you all see this? He held up a clipboard with a sheet of paper on it. This is what the school board wants me to teach you. And here's what I think of that, he snapped the board in two and threw it over his shoulder. I'm going to instruct you in what I think you need to know. And the first part of my course is the art of self defense and hand-to-hand combat. I will not be making any concessions for anyone, no matter who they might be related to, he looked pointedly at Videl who gave him a look of indifference in return, and everyone WILL be starting out with the basics. A number of the jocks, most of which Videl recognized from her father's dojo, groaned upon hearing this. But seeing as how some of you probably have at least a little experience we're going to have some sparing matches to see how poorly you've been taught. Do I have any volunteers? From his seat in the bleachers Sharpner smirked and raised his hand, this would be the perfect time to enact the plan he'd been concocting in his mind over the last few days. Everyone else sat still, even the jocks new not to mess with the blonde headed teen since his reputation preceded him.
Sakura tapped Gohan lightly on the arm and motioned for him to raise his hand. But when Gohan refused the girl spoke up, Gohan here wants to spar with him!
Their teacher nodded, Alright. Sharpner, Gohan, get into the ring. Gohan glared at Sakura before heading to the mats set up on the floor of the gym.
From her seat Videl could see Gohan scowl at Sharpner. Obviously he had said something that didn't sit well with the demi-Saiya-jin.
The instructor wasn't surprised when he saw the sloppy stance Sharpner took. But when his eyes shifted to Gohan he was hard pressed not to show his surprise. Over the years he had seen many a well trained fighter whose stance couldn't compare to the one this teenager had just dropped into. The only rules are no hitting below the belt and do not cause any injuries that require a trip to the hospital. Gohan smirked, this was almost too good to be true. Even if the instructor had not blinked at that moment he would have still missed Gohan's movements. The only ones who had been able to see the demi-Saiya-jin streak across the mat and put Sharpner in a head lock were Videl and Sakura. Excellent form Mr. Son, complimented the instructor.
Gohan dragged Sharper to where his classmates could see him and said, Once you have your opponent in a head lock it is easy to knock them out by temporarily cutting off their air supply like so, he tightened his grip around Sharpner's neck and a few seconds later the blonde passed out. Gohan dropped him to the mat and walked back to his seat.
The instructor had Sharpner's unconscious body taken from the ring by a couple of Sharpner's friends, Mr. Son's demonstration was a bit moreadvanced then I had planned but that doesn't matter.
As the instructor spoke Erasa was busy trying to revive Sharpner with less then spectacular results. Sakura gave Gohan and Videl one of her 'you're not gonna like what I'm about to do but I sure as hell will find if funny' grins and said, Hey Sharpner, Videl has agreed to go on a date with you. Gohan and Videl sent her twin death glares that, if they weren't in public, might cause some concern while Sharpner was up and awake as fast as if you had said the word food around a sleeping Son Goku.
So I'll pick you up at eight? asked a pervertedly grinning Sharpner to an obviously ticked Videl.
If you do then it'll be a wasted trip, replied Videl before smirking and adding, and one that would more then likely be hazardous to your health.
Sharpner blinked at her, What's that supposed to mean?
It means that if Gohan's mother found out that you were trying to interfere between her son and future daughter-in-law then you'd end up in the hospital, replied Sakura.
Erasa blinked several times before turning to Videl, You and Gohan are THAT close?
Closer then that if you ask me, replied a snickering Sakura.
No one asked you, grumbled Videl.
The group of friends turned to see their instructor looking at them. Miss Satan, Miss Shinhan, into the ring please. Or is your conversation important enough to warrant a detention?
Sorry sensei, replied the two girls as they got up and went to the ring.
You know, Gohan took a bite from a sandwich, I thought we had agreed not to show our strength. Across the table Videl and Sakura blushed.
Sorry Gohan-chan, replied Videl. I guess we got a little carried away.
WHERE did you two learn to fight like THAT? exclaimed Sharpner as he and Erasa joined them.
Videl shrugged and shoved a handful of potato chips into her mouth, Gohan taught me mostly.
And my dad taught me, replied Sakura.
Gohan blushed at Sharpner's reaction. You tauter her how to fight like that?
Gohan took a drink of soda,
Wow man, where did you learn?
A ummfriend of my dad replied Gohan as he tried to hide behind his lunch.
and the last group is Gohan, Sakura, Erasa, Sharpner, and Videl, said their history teacher. And your historical figure is Son Goku. Gohan practically fell out of his chair upon hearing that his father is the one they have to research for their project. Now I suggest you use the rest of class time to discuss how you're going to divide up the work and what exactly it is you'll do.
Son Goku? Why does that name sound familiar? asked Erasa.
Probably because he's the second most famous martial artist in the world after Videl's dad, replied Sharpner.
guess that's it. So how are we gonna research him?
We could always interview him, suggested Sakura.
I doubt he's even still alive, said Sharpner. He hasn't been seen from in years. And his last tournament appearance was before I was even born.
Oh he's alive alright, replied Gohan in a slightly dazed voice.
How do you know? asked Erasa.
Videl smirked slightly, she couldn't let Sakura have all the fun, Because he saw him at breakfast this morning. The two blondes blinked at her uncomprehendingly.
Son Goku is SON Gohan's father, explained Sakura.
Sharpner's eyes grew wide, You're joking right?
replied Gohan. Somehow he knew that his personal life was about to get more complicated then it already was.
I don't know Sharpner. I think we should've called first, said Erasa as they walked up the steps to the front door of the Satan estate.
Relax babe. Videl said that we should all get together after school to work on the project, plus you're her friend.
I suppose you're right.
Of course I am, replied Sharpner as he opened the door and walked in like he owned the place.
The two blondes stood in the entryway while wondering whether to take one of the three halls or the stairs. After a few seconds Sharpner walked down the left hallway with Erasa close behind.
Why are we going this way?
I heard gunshots and explosions from this way, replied Sharpner.
G-gun shots?
Relax, it's from a movie.
Sharpner stopped outside a slightly ajar door, the unmistakable sounds of an action flick could be heard from inside the room, and opened the door. If not for the big screen TV then the room would have been pitch black. It took several seconds for their eyes to adjust to the darkness as the movie changed from a fiery car chase to a dark alleyway and when they did they could see Sakura sitting in a chair while eating popcorn and intently watching the film. That wasn't anything they hadn't expected, but when they saw who was on the couch they couldn't believe their eyes. Lip locked and seemingly oblivious to the world around them was Gohan and Videl.
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