Chapter Two: Advice Given, Taken
"Good morning sleepy head. Did you sleep well?" ChiChi asked her son. He had just come in from spending the night in a tree. He hadn't slept a wink.
"Yes. Great Mother. Mmmmmm....what smells so good?" He asked going over to the stove. Pancakes were there and sausage, and hash browns, and eggs, and all the other goodies associated with breakfast. "Goody. Breakfast. I'm starved." He said sitting at the table. Chi Chi raised an eyebrow. She shook her head pretty much used to cooking for extremely hungry people.
"Yes a feast for you. Heard you had entered a singing contest at school." She prodded. Gohan looked up at her and blushed.
"Uh. Yeah I did mom. I'm going to make Trunks and Goten join too. Wouldn't that be great to have them both in on the contest?" He said trying his best to steer the conversation from himself.
"Yes it would Gohan." She answered. "Did you happen to see the meteor shower last night?" She asked.
"Uh. Yeah I did. You know I was just thinking about our 'Sunday' breakfasts." He said smiling.
"You know I know you were outside all night." She said smiling at him.
"Oh. Yeah." He said.
"Now eat your breakfast. You'll need it today." She said turning to the sink. He woofed his breakfast down, kissed his mother on the cheek, said goodbye to Goten, and took flight, backpack in tow. As he got to school he met up with Videl. They flew up to the school roof to sit on the edge.
"So. Do you forgive me?" He asked.
"Yeah" She answered.
"Friends?" He asked.
"Friends" She answered. The wind was fresh. She breathed in the smell of it. There she caught a whiff of cologne. "Gohan what are you wearing?" She asked. He looked at her and raised an eyebrow.
"I'm wearing what I usually wear. Did you never know I actually wore cologne?" He asked a smile creeping onto his face. She shook her head and leaned over breathing deep.
"Smells great. Must be why all the girls at school like you." She teased.
"Must be. I guess all the guys like you for the perfume you wear." He teased leaning over and sniffing her neck. She giggled and ducked her head. "What?" He asked looking at her like she was crazy.
"That tickled. Don't breathe on my neck like that. Serious it tickles." She said when he chuckled. He leaned over and sniffed her neck again. She shoved him backward and swatted at him. "I said not to do that Gohan!"
"Uh-uh." He denied sticking out his tongue. She dove on top of him and began tickling him. "Oh God don't do that Videl!" He said so loudly people looked up to where they were on the roof.
"I told you not to breathe on my neck again!" Then they heard from below:
"Get him Videl!!"
She looked down at the crowd below them and suddenly felt shy. That gave Gohan the chance to pin her on her back. He bent to whisper in her ear. "Sorry"
"That's ok." She whispered back. He laughed at the way she looked. "What?" She asked.
"You know that song you got me listening to?" He asked.
"Which one? There've been a lot of them." She said.
"The one by OutKast." He answered.
"Oh. The Way You Move?" She asked. He nodded. Then they heard it.
Boom, Boom, Boom.
Heh, Heh.
[Big Boi]
Ready for action, nip it in the bud
We never relaxin', OutKast is everlastin'
Not clashin', not at all but see my nigga went to do a little acting.
Now that's for anyone askin' give me one pass em'
Drip drip drop there goes an ear-gasm
Now you cumin out the side of your face
We're tapping right into your memory banks (Thanks!)
So click it or ticket lets see your seat belt fastened
Trunk rattlin' like two midgets in the back seat wrestlin
Speakerboxx vibrate the tag, make it sound like aluminum cans in a bag
But I know ya'll wanted that 808 can you feel that B-A-S-S, bass
But I know ya'll wanted that 808 can you feel that B-A-S-S, bass
"Let me up please." She begged the beat getting to her and making her want to dance. Gohan shook his head. "Please!" She begged moving her hips to the beat. He shook his head again. "Please!" She pleaded letting the beat take a hold of her. He stood up immediately and helped her up as well.
[Chorus]
I like the waaaay you move
I like the waaaay you move (Whoo-o-o!)
I love the waaaay you move
I love the way, I love the way.
I love the waaaay you move
I love the waaaay you move (Whoo-o-o!)
I love the waaaay you move
I love the way, I love the way.
[Big Boi]
Then the whole room fell silent (Shhhhh!)
The girls all pause with glee, turning left turning right, are they looking
at me?
But I was looking at them, there, there on the dance floor
Now they got me in the middle feeling like a man whore
Specially the big girl, big girls need love too no discrimination here,
squirrel
So keep your hands off my cheeks, and let me study how you ride the beat
You big freak!
Skinny, slim women got the camel toe within them
You can hump them, lift them, bend them, give them something to remember
Yell out timber when you fall through the chop shop.
Take a deep a breath and exhale your ex male friend, boyfriend was boring
as hell
Now let me listen to the stories you tell and we can make moves like a
person in jail.
On the low, hoe
Videl and half the female population was dancing to the song that was playing on 'their' radio station.
[Chorus]
I like the waaaay you move
I like the waaaay you move (Whoo-o-o!)
I love the waaaay you move
I love the way, I love the way.
I love the waaaay you move
I love the waaaay you move (Whoo-o-o!)
I love the waaaay you move
I love the way, I love the way.
[Sleepy Brown]
Heeeey baby, girl don't you stop
Come on baby dance all around me
You so fine (you so fine) you so fine
You drive me outta my mind (my mind, outta my mind!) Oooh baby!
If I could I would, just be with yoooou baaaaby
Ooooooh Cause you like me and excite me and you know you got me baby!
Oooooo!
"Videl what the hell are you doing?" Gohan asked.
"Dancing" She replied grabbing his hand and making him join in.
I like the waaay you move (I like the way you move)
I like the waaay you move (Ooo you so sexy baaby!) (Whoo-o-o!)
I love the waaay you move
I love the way, I love the way (Whoo-o-o!)
I love the waaay you move (I love the way you move)
I love the waaay you move (Ooo you so sexy baaby!) (Whoo-o-o)
I love the waaay you move
I love the way, I love the way.
I like the waaay you move
I like the waaay you move (Whoo-o-o!)
I love the waaay you move
I love the way, I love the way.
I love the waaay you move
I love the waaay you move (Whoo-o-o!)
I love the waaay you move
I love the way, I love the way
The next song came on and Videl plopped to the roof. Gohan fell down beside her.
"Thanks Videl. Now I know how you guys stay in shape." He said. She punched him in the arm. "Hey I like this one too. It's one of my all time favs. Superman (It's Not Easy)" He said. She laughed and nodded. The bell soon rang for them to go onto class. Gohan jumped down. He waited for Videl to follow his lead. She stood up slowly and grabbed her backpack. "Videl... uh... we never talked about what Vegeta and I talked about." Gohan said looking over at her. She was facing away from him at the time, but now turned to face him.
"I know. But are you sure you want to talk about that? I mean. I'm sure things would get out of hand if we did." She answered. Gohan looked at her and nodded.
"You're right. We'll just drop it." He answered walking on into the building. They took their seats in English class. Gohan stared out the window most of the time thinking of his father and what he could be doing right this very second. His thoughts gave way to clouded realms of imaginary bliss. Soon he was asleep and dreaming.
The Otherworld
Goku stood looking down upon his son. Gohan was asleep in his English class.
"Why Gohan, I've heard every word you've said. I'm up here. Waiting for my chance to come see you all once again." Goku said aloud.
"Who are you talking to?" King Kai asked.
"My son." Goku answered sadly. Gohan had grown up before his eyes, but he wasn't there to raise him. It hurt, but it was what he'd had to do.
"Oh. Training time Goku. No chance to dwell on the past." King Kai answered. Goku sighed and went to train.
Rehearsal
"Ok Gohan. Do yours next." The music teacher said. Gohan walked to the stage and set up the microphone. The music to his song began, but he wasn't where he was supposed to be. He was back to his clouded realms of imaginary bliss. Instead of the right words to the song his own thoughts came out.
"I'm sorry I let you go,
To wind along that road.
Death crept to close.
You weren't like most.
You were the best father a boy could ask for.
I wouldn't have wished for more.
The sky was blue.
The earth in ruins.
You gave your life.
For mine.
I'm grateful.
Though now you're here no longer.
It was my fault.
I'm full of guilt.
For today, living now, is me, not you,
A son you'll never see,
My life flashing before my eyes.
I'm sorry I let you go,
To wind along that road.
Death crept to close.
You never let me down.
You were always around.
To pick me up.
When I fell.
I let you down.
I'm sorry I let you go.
Father.
Sorry I let you go."
Gohan stood there tears in his eyes. Videl held a hand over her mouth. Gohan just walked off stage and out of the building. Videl followed close behind.
"Gohan stop!" She ordered. She couldn't keep up with his long strides. He wouldn't stop either. "Gohan now!" She said yanking his arm. He whirled around to face her. She was shocked at the deep sadness his black eyes possessed. "Gohan it's not your fault." She said softly
"You weren't there. It was my fault Videl. All of it was. I haven't seen my father in awhile. Not since he told us he wouldn't come back. I've lived with this for so long. I can't stand it anymore. I want him back. I want to see my father and I want to stop running to Vegeta for advice." He answered.
"That was beautiful Gohan. What you sung about your father. It was beautiful." She said. He shook his head.
"I'm going home. And don't bother to follow me." He said taking flight in the sky. She watched him leave. Gohan you don't understand. You don't understand that he's forgiven you. No father would hold a grudge against their child for such a simple mistake. Even if it cost your father his life. He's forgiven you. So why can't you believe and forgive yourself? I can feel it tearing you apart inside. Forgive yourself." She screamed inside herself, hoping to have the courage to tell him. He needed to get some help. Some advice on the matter at hand. For if he didn't he might be lost to her.
The Otherworld
"Goku get your mind on the matter at hand!" King Kai ordered. Except he could feel it too. The deep sadness that came from three people down on Earth. "Gohan can get through this Goku. He's strong. He'll be fine." King Kai said. Goku shook his head.
"He's got too much on his plate." Goku answered.
"Oh and like you never had too much on yours." King Kai said
"I could handle mine, but he's not forgiving himself for what happened King Kai. He still blames himself. Didn't you hear that song he made up? That song about him and me? He blames himself when he should know I did what I did because I loved him and my family."
"You can't change the past Goku."
"No, but I'm sure that I can go to Earth for a day. May 12th. They'll be surprised. Maybe I'll sing a song at the contest. He's not the only one in this family with musical talent." King Kai rolled his eyes.
"Just be good about it and don't break any rules."
"Trust me I won't. Plus I know I have a few days I can spend on Earth. They'll all be happy. Vegeta will want to fight to see who's the best, but I think he now knows we are both equal in strength." King Kai chuckled.
"So are you ready for the sword?" He asked. Goku nodded. He came back with two swords. Goku hated this exercise, but it seemed to help a little in strength building. He was getting hungry. He wanted to eat a twenty-nine course meal. At the thought of food his stomach began to rumble. King Kai set down his sword. "You're hungry again?!?!!" he rolled his eyes knowing that with Goku he could eat twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week and three sixty five days a year! Even with sparing. They went to the 'local café' which was really his kitchen. Not much to choose from, but he knew Goku would manage with whatever was set in front of him. Even being dead didn't stop him.
"You know, Chi Chi was the best cook I ever knew. She made the best Sunday breakfasts." Goku's face fell from its smile at the memory. His heart ached for her and the rest of his friends. He missed Gohan and whished he could be there for him, but the most he could do was create a breeze to ruffle his hair a little. He'd noticed there was a girl in his life at the moment. Or maybe they were just friends. "You know, all of a sudden I'm not all that hungry anymore." Goku said so softly that King Kai had to think a minute before answering.
"Goku I know you miss them, but you made this choice." He said. Goku nodded and took a bite out of the sandwich he'd made for himself. Ham and cheese. With ketchup, mustered, mayonnaise, lettuce, onions, and tomato on it. King Kai watched the longing on Goku's face turn to anguish. "You made the right decision. It was to protect your family." He said trying to make Goku less sad, but it wasn't working.
"I think I'll take a break from training." When King Kai said nothing Goku got up and went to walk around. He hated the feelings he was experiencing. Maybe this would all blow over and Gohan would be better. Hopefully he would do better. He hated to see his son on the down and out. Depressed beyond hope, but there was hope for him. Hope that he could forgive himself for what he'd done to his family, but the thing was he hadn't done anything to his family. He'd only been enjoying himself when it came to a good fight. Goku sighed and took off heading to who knew where. All he knew was that he had to think and that's what he was going to do. Think of a way to get to his son after al that had happened.
Earth
Videl walked to her house alone. It didn't feel right to not have Gohan bedside her. It'd always been a comfort to have him near to her. No matter what, but today he was sad and wouldn't be there to talk to her. He'd be up in his room, with his recording, listening to it. He wouldn't see that he was a good singer. All he'd see was the fact that his heart had to tell him something and this is the way it'd chosen to tell him. Rather than let him think it out, he'd made up a good set of lyrics. She sighed as she got into bed. She wasn't hungry and even if she as she couldn't eat. She was too worried about Gohan. May 12th was coming soon. Three more weeks and it'd be here. That's how long everyone had to practice their songs. It wasn't very long, but most of them knew theirs by heart, because they would sing their favorite song. Like her and Gohan. It was always like that. And it was only the Juniors and Seniors singing. No little kids. Unless Goten and Trunks decided to become one of the kids on stage and sing a song. That would be funny. She laughed quietly to herself, but not for long. Her mind returned to Gohan and the tears he'd had in his eyes. He was upset, but there was nothing she could do and nothing she would do. He had to work this out on his own. He couldn't have someone do it for him. That was something she wouldn't do. She loved him to much to work everything out for him. He'd have to reach a saner level than the one he was at right this very same insane minute.
"Good morning sleepy head. Did you sleep well?" ChiChi asked her son. He had just come in from spending the night in a tree. He hadn't slept a wink.
"Yes. Great Mother. Mmmmmm....what smells so good?" He asked going over to the stove. Pancakes were there and sausage, and hash browns, and eggs, and all the other goodies associated with breakfast. "Goody. Breakfast. I'm starved." He said sitting at the table. Chi Chi raised an eyebrow. She shook her head pretty much used to cooking for extremely hungry people.
"Yes a feast for you. Heard you had entered a singing contest at school." She prodded. Gohan looked up at her and blushed.
"Uh. Yeah I did mom. I'm going to make Trunks and Goten join too. Wouldn't that be great to have them both in on the contest?" He said trying his best to steer the conversation from himself.
"Yes it would Gohan." She answered. "Did you happen to see the meteor shower last night?" She asked.
"Uh. Yeah I did. You know I was just thinking about our 'Sunday' breakfasts." He said smiling.
"You know I know you were outside all night." She said smiling at him.
"Oh. Yeah." He said.
"Now eat your breakfast. You'll need it today." She said turning to the sink. He woofed his breakfast down, kissed his mother on the cheek, said goodbye to Goten, and took flight, backpack in tow. As he got to school he met up with Videl. They flew up to the school roof to sit on the edge.
"So. Do you forgive me?" He asked.
"Yeah" She answered.
"Friends?" He asked.
"Friends" She answered. The wind was fresh. She breathed in the smell of it. There she caught a whiff of cologne. "Gohan what are you wearing?" She asked. He looked at her and raised an eyebrow.
"I'm wearing what I usually wear. Did you never know I actually wore cologne?" He asked a smile creeping onto his face. She shook her head and leaned over breathing deep.
"Smells great. Must be why all the girls at school like you." She teased.
"Must be. I guess all the guys like you for the perfume you wear." He teased leaning over and sniffing her neck. She giggled and ducked her head. "What?" He asked looking at her like she was crazy.
"That tickled. Don't breathe on my neck like that. Serious it tickles." She said when he chuckled. He leaned over and sniffed her neck again. She shoved him backward and swatted at him. "I said not to do that Gohan!"
"Uh-uh." He denied sticking out his tongue. She dove on top of him and began tickling him. "Oh God don't do that Videl!" He said so loudly people looked up to where they were on the roof.
"I told you not to breathe on my neck again!" Then they heard from below:
"Get him Videl!!"
She looked down at the crowd below them and suddenly felt shy. That gave Gohan the chance to pin her on her back. He bent to whisper in her ear. "Sorry"
"That's ok." She whispered back. He laughed at the way she looked. "What?" She asked.
"You know that song you got me listening to?" He asked.
"Which one? There've been a lot of them." She said.
"The one by OutKast." He answered.
"Oh. The Way You Move?" She asked. He nodded. Then they heard it.
Boom, Boom, Boom.
Heh, Heh.
[Big Boi]
Ready for action, nip it in the bud
We never relaxin', OutKast is everlastin'
Not clashin', not at all but see my nigga went to do a little acting.
Now that's for anyone askin' give me one pass em'
Drip drip drop there goes an ear-gasm
Now you cumin out the side of your face
We're tapping right into your memory banks (Thanks!)
So click it or ticket lets see your seat belt fastened
Trunk rattlin' like two midgets in the back seat wrestlin
Speakerboxx vibrate the tag, make it sound like aluminum cans in a bag
But I know ya'll wanted that 808 can you feel that B-A-S-S, bass
But I know ya'll wanted that 808 can you feel that B-A-S-S, bass
"Let me up please." She begged the beat getting to her and making her want to dance. Gohan shook his head. "Please!" She begged moving her hips to the beat. He shook his head again. "Please!" She pleaded letting the beat take a hold of her. He stood up immediately and helped her up as well.
[Chorus]
I like the waaaay you move
I like the waaaay you move (Whoo-o-o!)
I love the waaaay you move
I love the way, I love the way.
I love the waaaay you move
I love the waaaay you move (Whoo-o-o!)
I love the waaaay you move
I love the way, I love the way.
[Big Boi]
Then the whole room fell silent (Shhhhh!)
The girls all pause with glee, turning left turning right, are they looking
at me?
But I was looking at them, there, there on the dance floor
Now they got me in the middle feeling like a man whore
Specially the big girl, big girls need love too no discrimination here,
squirrel
So keep your hands off my cheeks, and let me study how you ride the beat
You big freak!
Skinny, slim women got the camel toe within them
You can hump them, lift them, bend them, give them something to remember
Yell out timber when you fall through the chop shop.
Take a deep a breath and exhale your ex male friend, boyfriend was boring
as hell
Now let me listen to the stories you tell and we can make moves like a
person in jail.
On the low, hoe
Videl and half the female population was dancing to the song that was playing on 'their' radio station.
[Chorus]
I like the waaaay you move
I like the waaaay you move (Whoo-o-o!)
I love the waaaay you move
I love the way, I love the way.
I love the waaaay you move
I love the waaaay you move (Whoo-o-o!)
I love the waaaay you move
I love the way, I love the way.
[Sleepy Brown]
Heeeey baby, girl don't you stop
Come on baby dance all around me
You so fine (you so fine) you so fine
You drive me outta my mind (my mind, outta my mind!) Oooh baby!
If I could I would, just be with yoooou baaaaby
Ooooooh Cause you like me and excite me and you know you got me baby!
Oooooo!
"Videl what the hell are you doing?" Gohan asked.
"Dancing" She replied grabbing his hand and making him join in.
I like the waaay you move (I like the way you move)
I like the waaay you move (Ooo you so sexy baaby!) (Whoo-o-o!)
I love the waaay you move
I love the way, I love the way (Whoo-o-o!)
I love the waaay you move (I love the way you move)
I love the waaay you move (Ooo you so sexy baaby!) (Whoo-o-o)
I love the waaay you move
I love the way, I love the way.
I like the waaay you move
I like the waaay you move (Whoo-o-o!)
I love the waaay you move
I love the way, I love the way.
I love the waaay you move
I love the waaay you move (Whoo-o-o!)
I love the waaay you move
I love the way, I love the way
The next song came on and Videl plopped to the roof. Gohan fell down beside her.
"Thanks Videl. Now I know how you guys stay in shape." He said. She punched him in the arm. "Hey I like this one too. It's one of my all time favs. Superman (It's Not Easy)" He said. She laughed and nodded. The bell soon rang for them to go onto class. Gohan jumped down. He waited for Videl to follow his lead. She stood up slowly and grabbed her backpack. "Videl... uh... we never talked about what Vegeta and I talked about." Gohan said looking over at her. She was facing away from him at the time, but now turned to face him.
"I know. But are you sure you want to talk about that? I mean. I'm sure things would get out of hand if we did." She answered. Gohan looked at her and nodded.
"You're right. We'll just drop it." He answered walking on into the building. They took their seats in English class. Gohan stared out the window most of the time thinking of his father and what he could be doing right this very second. His thoughts gave way to clouded realms of imaginary bliss. Soon he was asleep and dreaming.
The Otherworld
Goku stood looking down upon his son. Gohan was asleep in his English class.
"Why Gohan, I've heard every word you've said. I'm up here. Waiting for my chance to come see you all once again." Goku said aloud.
"Who are you talking to?" King Kai asked.
"My son." Goku answered sadly. Gohan had grown up before his eyes, but he wasn't there to raise him. It hurt, but it was what he'd had to do.
"Oh. Training time Goku. No chance to dwell on the past." King Kai answered. Goku sighed and went to train.
Rehearsal
"Ok Gohan. Do yours next." The music teacher said. Gohan walked to the stage and set up the microphone. The music to his song began, but he wasn't where he was supposed to be. He was back to his clouded realms of imaginary bliss. Instead of the right words to the song his own thoughts came out.
"I'm sorry I let you go,
To wind along that road.
Death crept to close.
You weren't like most.
You were the best father a boy could ask for.
I wouldn't have wished for more.
The sky was blue.
The earth in ruins.
You gave your life.
For mine.
I'm grateful.
Though now you're here no longer.
It was my fault.
I'm full of guilt.
For today, living now, is me, not you,
A son you'll never see,
My life flashing before my eyes.
I'm sorry I let you go,
To wind along that road.
Death crept to close.
You never let me down.
You were always around.
To pick me up.
When I fell.
I let you down.
I'm sorry I let you go.
Father.
Sorry I let you go."
Gohan stood there tears in his eyes. Videl held a hand over her mouth. Gohan just walked off stage and out of the building. Videl followed close behind.
"Gohan stop!" She ordered. She couldn't keep up with his long strides. He wouldn't stop either. "Gohan now!" She said yanking his arm. He whirled around to face her. She was shocked at the deep sadness his black eyes possessed. "Gohan it's not your fault." She said softly
"You weren't there. It was my fault Videl. All of it was. I haven't seen my father in awhile. Not since he told us he wouldn't come back. I've lived with this for so long. I can't stand it anymore. I want him back. I want to see my father and I want to stop running to Vegeta for advice." He answered.
"That was beautiful Gohan. What you sung about your father. It was beautiful." She said. He shook his head.
"I'm going home. And don't bother to follow me." He said taking flight in the sky. She watched him leave. Gohan you don't understand. You don't understand that he's forgiven you. No father would hold a grudge against their child for such a simple mistake. Even if it cost your father his life. He's forgiven you. So why can't you believe and forgive yourself? I can feel it tearing you apart inside. Forgive yourself." She screamed inside herself, hoping to have the courage to tell him. He needed to get some help. Some advice on the matter at hand. For if he didn't he might be lost to her.
The Otherworld
"Goku get your mind on the matter at hand!" King Kai ordered. Except he could feel it too. The deep sadness that came from three people down on Earth. "Gohan can get through this Goku. He's strong. He'll be fine." King Kai said. Goku shook his head.
"He's got too much on his plate." Goku answered.
"Oh and like you never had too much on yours." King Kai said
"I could handle mine, but he's not forgiving himself for what happened King Kai. He still blames himself. Didn't you hear that song he made up? That song about him and me? He blames himself when he should know I did what I did because I loved him and my family."
"You can't change the past Goku."
"No, but I'm sure that I can go to Earth for a day. May 12th. They'll be surprised. Maybe I'll sing a song at the contest. He's not the only one in this family with musical talent." King Kai rolled his eyes.
"Just be good about it and don't break any rules."
"Trust me I won't. Plus I know I have a few days I can spend on Earth. They'll all be happy. Vegeta will want to fight to see who's the best, but I think he now knows we are both equal in strength." King Kai chuckled.
"So are you ready for the sword?" He asked. Goku nodded. He came back with two swords. Goku hated this exercise, but it seemed to help a little in strength building. He was getting hungry. He wanted to eat a twenty-nine course meal. At the thought of food his stomach began to rumble. King Kai set down his sword. "You're hungry again?!?!!" he rolled his eyes knowing that with Goku he could eat twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week and three sixty five days a year! Even with sparing. They went to the 'local café' which was really his kitchen. Not much to choose from, but he knew Goku would manage with whatever was set in front of him. Even being dead didn't stop him.
"You know, Chi Chi was the best cook I ever knew. She made the best Sunday breakfasts." Goku's face fell from its smile at the memory. His heart ached for her and the rest of his friends. He missed Gohan and whished he could be there for him, but the most he could do was create a breeze to ruffle his hair a little. He'd noticed there was a girl in his life at the moment. Or maybe they were just friends. "You know, all of a sudden I'm not all that hungry anymore." Goku said so softly that King Kai had to think a minute before answering.
"Goku I know you miss them, but you made this choice." He said. Goku nodded and took a bite out of the sandwich he'd made for himself. Ham and cheese. With ketchup, mustered, mayonnaise, lettuce, onions, and tomato on it. King Kai watched the longing on Goku's face turn to anguish. "You made the right decision. It was to protect your family." He said trying to make Goku less sad, but it wasn't working.
"I think I'll take a break from training." When King Kai said nothing Goku got up and went to walk around. He hated the feelings he was experiencing. Maybe this would all blow over and Gohan would be better. Hopefully he would do better. He hated to see his son on the down and out. Depressed beyond hope, but there was hope for him. Hope that he could forgive himself for what he'd done to his family, but the thing was he hadn't done anything to his family. He'd only been enjoying himself when it came to a good fight. Goku sighed and took off heading to who knew where. All he knew was that he had to think and that's what he was going to do. Think of a way to get to his son after al that had happened.
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Videl walked to her house alone. It didn't feel right to not have Gohan bedside her. It'd always been a comfort to have him near to her. No matter what, but today he was sad and wouldn't be there to talk to her. He'd be up in his room, with his recording, listening to it. He wouldn't see that he was a good singer. All he'd see was the fact that his heart had to tell him something and this is the way it'd chosen to tell him. Rather than let him think it out, he'd made up a good set of lyrics. She sighed as she got into bed. She wasn't hungry and even if she as she couldn't eat. She was too worried about Gohan. May 12th was coming soon. Three more weeks and it'd be here. That's how long everyone had to practice their songs. It wasn't very long, but most of them knew theirs by heart, because they would sing their favorite song. Like her and Gohan. It was always like that. And it was only the Juniors and Seniors singing. No little kids. Unless Goten and Trunks decided to become one of the kids on stage and sing a song. That would be funny. She laughed quietly to herself, but not for long. Her mind returned to Gohan and the tears he'd had in his eyes. He was upset, but there was nothing she could do and nothing she would do. He had to work this out on his own. He couldn't have someone do it for him. That was something she wouldn't do. She loved him to much to work everything out for him. He'd have to reach a saner level than the one he was at right this very same insane minute.