The Gallio Saga

Chapter 70

Gohan sighed as he lay on the couch. It was hot, but there was still a cool breeze coming from the window. It was just so gorgeous outside, but because of his injuries, Sasami said he shouldn't strain his body more; it was hard enough just to go down the stairs. He groaned, and picked up the remote, and surfed through channels. He was just so bored.

Telew growled as he listened to Nobayuki fiddle with the car engine. They were just about to leave two hours ago, but the car just wouldn't start.

"Oh damn it! The stupid engine is overheated," he groaned. "We'll be stuck here all day maybe two."

"But Gohan and Sasami are home alone," Tenchi reminded them.

"They'll be fine," Ryoko reassured him.

"Yeah what could happen?" Miyoshi added.

"Nothing since you're not there," Kiyone said.

"Hey! It's not like I'm accident prone!"

"Remember when you tried piloting Yagami? You nearly ran us into five planets! At once! Then there was time we were in that construction job; you made two bulldozers crash, and demolishing three buildings! And I could go on for three years!"

"I'm sorry for all those times Kiyone! I promise I won't mess up anymore!" Miyoshi bawled.

"Yeah, yeah it's okay," Kiyone groaned. Telew just rolled his eyes.

'Stuck here with these idiots. Just great!' he thought, and growled. 'Now how am I supposed get my training done?'

"Besides Tenchi I think the time alone will help those two a lot!" Ryoko added.

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"Come on you mean you haven't noticed it? They obviously love each other? Why else do you think Gohan fought so hard against Gallio?"

"Hmmm. Good point."

"Exactly. Which is why Ayeka and overheated the engine on purpose," she whispered.

"What! You and Ayeka did that on purpose?!"

"Ayeka said she would do anything for her sister's happiness, this is an example." Tenchi just groaned.

"You two are unbelievable!"

"Oh come Tenchi lighten up. Besides, I could do something like this for us to be alone one day," she said seductively. Tenchi just sweatdropped.

"You're impossible you know that?"

Gohan sighed as he watched a movie called Kiss of the Dragon. (Jet Li flick. Cool movie.) He ran his hand across the bandage on his head, which looked more like a headband because of all the shots. As much as he hated them, he had to admit he was getting better.

'As a matter of fact,' Gohan thought. 'I think I am better now.' The young Saiyan sat up, and slowly got to his feet. With a push of pure will he stood up, a little wobbly at first, but at he as least he was standing.

"Gohan!" Sasami called sternly from the kitchen. Gohan froze, and turned his head nervously.

"Yes Sasami?"

"What are you doing?" she asked.

"Uh..... nothing," he said about as nervous as his father would be if this was his mom.

"Lay back down on the couch."

"Come on, can't I at least walk around the house?"

"No. I don't want you to get worse, and back to the couch, or do you want your shot even earlier today?" Gohan started to panic.

"No! No need for that!"

"Then back to the couch." Gohan sighed and laid back down.

'Man she reminds me of mom,' he thought. 'That's right! Mom! I can't believe I almost forgot!' Gohan sat up and picked up a picture of the Tenchi clan, him, and Piccolo,

'I guess Piccolo and I have been here so long, that we started to look at the others as family.' He smiled, since they looked so happy. 'I guess without me realizing it, we've all become so close, so much like a family, that I nearly forgot about my real family.' Ryo-Oki suddenly jumped in his lap. Gohan started to pet her as he continued to look at the picture.

'I bet mom must be dying of worry. It's almost been a year since Piccolo and I disappeared. She must of already had that baby,' Gohan sighed sadly. 'We have to find a way back, for my mom's sake.'

"Gohan I have your lunch ready," Sasami said as she walked in the living room.

'But if I go, then that would mean, I would have to leave Sasami and the others. Possibly forever. Could I really live like that? She means so to me, could I really live without her forever?'

"Gohan are you okay? You look like you're deep in thought."

"Oh it's nothing," Gohan said with a smile.

"You sure?" she asked with a little worry in her voice.

"Yeah I'm sure."

'Just let me do all the worrying,' he said to himself. When he was about to take the spoon, and start on his soup, Sasami held his hand.

"Gohan, if you're worried about something, or sacred you can always tell me, there's no need to hide anything from me, you know that right?" she asked with concern in her eyes as well. Gohan did want to tell her, he wanted to tell her everything, but he didn't want to make her sad. He knew the very thought of him leaving would kill her. He squeezed her hand, and replied,

"It's nothing don't worry about it." Sasami sighed.

"Well if you're sure."

"I'm positive."

"What were you looking at?" she asked.

"Oh just that picture we took back in January, remember?" Sasami nodded.

Flashback

Ryoko groaned as they all were lead outside.

"So tell me, just why the hell are we doing this again?" It was a cool, and chilly afternoon. Two days after New Years day.

"I told you, I need a recent picture in my wallet for the New Year," Nobayouki replied for the 5'Th time.

"But did you have to take us outside? It just so damn cold," she complained.

"Oh suck it up you pathetic excuse for a pirate," Ayeka sneered.

"And just who are you to say that? I can see you shivering just as much as I am!" As the argument continued, Gohan smiled at Sasami.

"Bet you 6 yen this leads to a fight later."

"You're on!"

"Hey I want in," Piccolo said.

"Okay then let's watch," Gohan replied.

"Okay everyone get ready!" Nobayouki shouted. "Everyone say cheese!"

End Flashback

The picture turn out as everyone smiling into the camera except for Ayeka and Ryoko who were trying to strangle each other in the background.

"I never did get that 6 yen from you," Gohan informed her. Sasami just giggled.

"Yeah well, Piccolo owes you too."

"Oh yeah that's right!" Gohan laughed.

Piccolo meanwhile, suddenly sneezed as he mediated.

"Damn allergies," he mumbled.

"So what are you watching?" Sasami asked as she watched one man go up against two guys that looked like twins.

"Oh just a movie."

"Oh. But guess what time it is."

"Breakfast?" Gohan replied nervously.

"No," she answered, and picked up a needle. Gohan started to sweat.

"Come on Sasami. Is there really a need for that? Can't I heal myself at this point?" Sasami didn't listen though, and she started to move in. Gohan tried his best to move, but he fell off the couch. Sasami quickly jumped down next to him, and brought down the needle. Gohan quickly rolled out of the way, and jumped to his feet.

"Hold still," she said sternly.

"No way in hell!" Gohan cried, and tried his best to run, but his body was still to weak, and he fell over. Sasami smirked, and moved in. Gohan tried his best to get up fast, but Sasami quickly jumped next to him, and got him with the needle. Gohan froze with his eyes widened. His body started to shake, and his mouth started jitter.

"Uh oh, better cover your ears Ryo-Oki," Sasami warned the cabbit.

"YOWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Outside, a tree fell over.

A little while later Gohan was back on the couch eating his lunch. He was still rubbing his arm.

"Come it wasn't all that bad," Sasami said.

"Speak for yourself!" he yelled, and took another sip of the soup. After a while he finished, and yawed.

"You ate faster today, I think you are getting better. I'll have Washu look over you when she gets back." Gohan yawned again.

"Sasami, do you mind, if I lie on your lap?" Gohan asked as he felt his eyes get heavy.

"Sure. The dishes can wait," Sasami replied, and let Gohan sit on her lap.

"Hmm. You smell good," he commented. Sasami blushed.

"Thank you." As she watched Gohan's eyes slowly drop, Sasami started to hum a soft tune her mom taught her. As she hummed, she ran her hand through Gohan's hair. The young hero couldn't help but sleep. Not only was the song soothing, but her touch as well. Her hand felt so soft and smooth. Gohan smiled as he fell asleep with not only dreams of home, but dreams of her too. Sasami smiled, and slowly got up. She made a quick cup of ramen, and went back to the couch, and watched the remainder of the movie.

When Gohan woke up, it was dusk. He looked up, and saw Sasami sleeping too, and Ryo-Oki on her should snoozing as well. He sat up, and stroked her hair as he smiled.

"Thanks for everything," he said softly, and kissed her cheek. The young Saiyan then started to slowly take off his bandages. He felt so much better, and stronger. He went outside and took a deep breath.

"Ah. Nothing can beat the soothing air of nature," he sighed, and started a light training session.

When Sasami woke up, she saw that Gohan wasn't on her lap anymore. She saw his bandages on the ground, and heard a rumble outside.

"Gohan!" she called. "Are you out here?" She gasped when she saw him shoot out of a cliff, and dodge two ki blasts from what looked to a twin he created.

"Eat this!" the real one shouted, and fired four blasts. The fake one quickly flew higher in the air. The real Gohan quickly teleported above the other one, and fired a powerful Masenko. The twin was sent to the ground, and vanished. Gohan smirked as he floated down.

"Man, I am stronger. If I went up against Gallio now then I would of won by just going Super Saiyan," he said softly to himself.

"Gohan," Sasami called.

"Hey Sasami," he greeted.

"You're feeling better I see."

"Yeah and stronger too."

"But should you really be doing this? I mean you just healed. Gohan just smiled.

"I'm tougher than I look. Besides, I always feel better when I train," he replied. Suddenly a stomach went off with a loud roar.

"And you get hungrier too I see." Gohan just chuckled, and gave her the traditional Son grin.

"I guess so!" Sasami just giggled.

"Come on I'll make you a big dinner."

"Thanks!" he replied.

"No problem." The two went back inside holding hands, and smiles on their faces.

AN: Well Gohan's finally better. So, that means no more needles for him. And he and Sasami seem to have gotten much more closer. But Gohan did bring up a good point before, will he and Piccolo have to leave the other forever? Will they ever get the chance? Will they even have to will power to leave the ones whom they have gotten so close to? Maybe they will, and maybe they won't, who knows? I know! Because I'm the author! Ahem Anyway you'll just have to read the next chapter of the Gallio Saga. See ya!