The Cage. A new nightclub in downtown Satan City that just opened over the weekend. Everyone went to go check it out. There was an open bar for the grand opening, plus live music and plenty of entertainment. Of course everyone from Orange Star High School had to attend, if you didn't, you'd become a social outcast, what would you have to talk about with the rest of the student society? Despite his mother's conservative views, Gohan attended the party with all of his friends, and it was a great time. Erasa and Sharpener came off the dance floor to find Videl and Gohan sitting at one of the tables.

"Is this great or what?" Sharpener laughed loudly, trying to speak over the music and screams.

Videl waved her hand in front of her face, "Too much smoke if you ask me."

"Oh come on." Erasa scoffed. "Where's your sense of partying? So there's some smokers here, big deal, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity!"

"Yea, you're with me aren't ya Gohan?" Sharpener turned to the dark haired teen.

"I'll say. Come on Videl, this is the only night we'll be able to come here. It's the grand opening, starting tomorrow there won't be an open bar and you'll have to have an over 21 ID to get in." Gohan replied enthusiastically.

Videl just sighed, "Whatever you say, go oh ahead, but I'm staying here."

Gohan just shrugged, "Suit yourself." He quickly stood up and ran off with his laughing friends.

Videl sighed, fiddling with the empty ashtray in the middle of the table. Sure she wanted to have fun, but this wasn't her kind of party. Everyone was drunk and smoking either cigarettes or something else, she didn't mind the dancing, but the music was too loud and heavy for her taste. Frankly, the whole ordeal was giving her a headache, but she knew what would happen if she missed this party.

"Hey, hey Videl, watch this!" Sharpener yelled and Videl looked up to see him dancing with Gohan, she couldn't help but chuckle behind her hand.

"Here." Videl looked up at the voice of Erasa. "I got you a drink, it's a Shirley Temple."

"Oh, thanks." Videl smiled, taking a sip, it was actually pretty good and it was non-alcoholic.

"Feel free to join us any time." Erasa grinned and ran off to join the two boys in the mosh pit forming at the front of the stage.

Videl watched as most of the crowd began to head bang to one of the metal songs, Gohan, Erasa and Sharpener were up by the front, jumping around in the wild mess of ravaging teens. It was even smokier up there, and Videl could tell by how everyone was acting, that it wasn't from your average cigar. She sighed, neither of them were really a part of this crowd, but they had to fit in despite their beliefs. Videl looked at her watch, the club would be closing at midnight, in less than an hour, so that relieved her a bit. Speaking of relieved, Videl came to realize something: she had to go to the bathroom. She stood up and eventually found the ladies room. Videl turned up her nose as she entered the resembled prostitute dressing room, if the girls weren't layering on make up and skankying their clothes up, they were in a stall with a snuck in guy. Videl held her stomach and went to the bathroom quickly, eager to get out. When she returned to the not much more civil outside, she noticed a change in the atmosphere. The music was quieter and everyone was by the bar, gathered as if for a fight. Videl made her way over, pushing through the crowd until she saw the back of Erasa's head.

"Hey, hey Erasa!" She turned as Videl made her way next to her. "What's going on?"

"Yo, check it out!" Sharpener pointed towards Gohan and some other guy, both participating in a shot contest. The crowd roared after each shot. "Oh man, Gohan's so got this guy beat."

"Oh no..." Videl was speechless.

Gohan took down another shot easily and smirked as the crowd roared with their approval. The opponent gulped and shakily raised another glass to his lips, but he passed out. The crowd jumped up, those nearest Gohan began to pat him on the back as he posed chest out proudly.

"Man you are so great." Sharpener laughed, causing Videl to scowl. One day in the environment and her friends had already adapted to that way of life.

"Think if you're this good at 17, how good will it be at 21!" Erasa laughed.

"Whoa, you're only 17, dude man, you're awesome!" Some guy tapping Gohan's shoulder beamed. Since he was a half-Saiyan, they have a much higher alcohol level tolerance.

"Alright, that's it, I've had enough!" Everyone turned to see Videl fuming.

"Hu? Videl?" Gohan was shocked.

"Let's go!" Videl grabbed him by the arm and pulled the other two out along with her. Once outside, the party resumed without them. Videl threw the trio to the ground.

"Ow! Hey Videl what was that for?" Erasa rubbed her sore bottom.

"Once day in that scum environment and you've already adapted to that way of life, look at you, I can't believe it!" Videl fumed viciously.

"Aw come on, it was just harmless fun." Sharpener assured.

"Yea." Gohan chimed in. "I mean, it's just this once."

Videl stood with her fists on her hips, then sighed, lowering her arms to her side, "You're right. You're my friends, I know you better than that. I'm sorry I jumped to conclusions."

"Hey, it's ok." Sharpener got up, putting his arm around his crush.

"Yea, and besides." Gohan winked. "It's not like you had anything better to do."

The four of them laughed, Videl slowly got out of Sharpener's embrace, causing the foursome of laughter to turn into a trio as Sharpener slouched in disappointment.

"Well come on, let's go home." Videl said as they all walked away. Erasa and Sharpener were the first to arrive at their homes, leaving Videl and Gohan to walk the remainder of the way. Videl glanced over at Gohan, he was walking with a proud, beaming smirk. "Are you sure you're gonna be ok?" Videl asked, concerned about his alcohol intake.

"Yup. Never better!" He wore a big grin. Videl's mouth squiggled, all of that had to make him really happy, no wonder he looked so cheesy in that smile.

"Well here's my house." Videl stood before the front gate. "See you at school alright?"

"Ok." Gohan winked with a toothy smile.

"Are you sure you're alright?" Videl asked one last time.

"Of course I am, stop worrying about it, ok?" Gohan gave her a thumbs up.

"Alright." Videl nodded. "Good night." She went inside the yard.

"Night." And with that, Gohan flew the rest of the way home.

As he entered the mountain district, Gohan pulled out a bottle of water and drank it, then put a stick of gum and put it in his mouth. After a few moments he smelled his breath, it was clear. He made his way home, it was already dark except for the light on in his room. Chi-Chi anticipated a late arrival, Gohan was surprised she'd allow him to go, but he figured it was because she trusted him, her good, sweet, innocent little boy. Gohan just smirked as quietly went into his house and up to his room. A clean getaway....