Thanks to all my reviewers! You made my day,
you really did! And a special thanks for all the info on Bra, now I know when
she was born and I'll use this knowledge^^
kaibygirl: Congrats, ur my first Reviewer! Thanks! And I do my best to
keep it up! Promise!
Dooleys: *blush*
thanks… ^_^
Rose Vaughn: Glad you like it! And
as to how Hercule reacts... well, here you go! And big thanks for the date of
Bras birth, that helped big time! If I've got any other questions I'll ask!
Thanks!
animeprincess1452: Thankies! You're right, though, I could change the
timeline, but I like it better to stick to the original timeline. And now that
I know when Bra was born I'll implement this knowledge later on...
Marshmellow13Dragon: Yeah, we shall
see if those little pranksters will corrupt little Pan (once she's old enough
of course) and make her the Princess of Pranksters...
If Gohan knows or not will be answered in one of the next chappies...
~SKC~: Thanks, I'm trying to make it
as good as I can! And Pan is a tad bit older than Bra,
I wouldn't have thought it too...
Candy the Duck: I love to write
those two, and the sequel was a must.
Heck, Gohan forced me to write one; otherwise he would have blasted me straight
to the afterlife! And thanks for the huge praise! *blushes*
Bill: Yeah, as to the timeline I
checked thanks to Rose I found out that Bulma gave birth to Bra in 780, and
surprisingly Pan was born before Bra, in 779... I always thought it was the
other way around...
SSJ-Sonic TH: No prob,
lol... I will add Bra later on, but I've not planned
it out this far...
Mr.Staypuft:
Thanks for the answer! And I'm glad that you like my stories, I'm trying to
make it as good as I can!
Dee: Good guess, but sadly... wrong. Rose,
Crystal Shadow and Vi3 are right; Pan was born in 779, one year before Bra.
Stupid me, I could have checked in the internet...
well, too busy writing, heh...
GOGI: Thank you very much! But for
Bra... read above^^
CrystalShadow:
That's more than enough information, it's all the info I need! Thank you!
Tootsy: Heh, as I said, ducks for cover^^... glad that you liked it
and there will be coming more. Yeah, Vegeta and the chibis acted on their own,
it made real fun to write this scene... And for the mood swings, I'll come to
this theme later on^^.
For my other story (Prologue and Chappie One are out by now, yeaih!): Neither Gohan nor Videl will be dorks or weaklings, and you'll supposedly like what I've in store for them once the sad phase is overcome...
And I understand each word coming from you perfectly!
blue_flame_angel: Yeah, you're right, but I wanna stick
as much to the original timeline as possible. It makes the story more
authentic...
and I don't think that I'll turn the story into a torture fic, although a certain demi-Saiyan will get tortured (but only a tad bit^^)
anime rockes: Thanks!
But to Bra... she is one year younger as I know by now...
Vi3: Yeah, I thought too that Bra is
older than Pan, but according to the timeline I checked (thanks, Rose) I now
know that Pan is older... although she seems so much younger than Bra in GT...
and no prob, that's the way censors are^^
Lord Destroyer: That's what I
thought too, but according to the timeline it's the other way around (check http:
www.angelfire.com anime earthdawnDBZ Timeline.html).
But I agree, in GT Bra really looks older than Pan. Odd...
makaialexa: We Gohan (and Videl) fans are not
crazy, we are just devoted^^...
Glad that you love my story, and I try my best not to go down. I seriously intend to finish this story, and I've more in store, so much is for sure...
Looking forward to read your story!
SonJanusX:
Yeah, the story is gathering speed, slowly and steady... this time I focus on
the future Grandparents and tell some background...
Meg: I have now decided (according
to the timeline) that Pan is one year older than Bra, although what you say
sounds totally logical.
As for your second review: *takesawaysugar* Yeah, Bra really does look older than Pan (I have seen GT) ...
but I've decided that I will introduce her one year after Pans birth (as it's displayed at various sources, like for example http: www.myfavoritegames.com dragonball-z Info Dragonball-Z-Timeline.htm).
For some unknown reason ff.net would not let me post the link in here, so I had to removes the slashes in order to make it work. Just add them, et vóila!
Majin buu: Thank
you! And here it is!
Boy, that's a lot of reviews. But I don't mind, rather the opposite... Thank
you!
…and, as I said before, I want EVERYONE's opinion…
A very special thanks to my beta! You're the greatest!
Gohan and Videl: A sweet surprise
Chapter 2: Telling Hercule the news
Last time...
Bulma nodded, although she KNEW that he was up to something. And when he smirked like that it was better to run for cover...
"Okay, I'll call Hercule and ask him to come over." she said and got her cell-phone. Vegeta groaned, for he could not stand that old fraud. But his mate was right; the old fraud got a right to know that the newest Saiyan addition was on its way, even if the offspring would 'only' be a quarter Saiyan.
But regarding the fact how much of a warriors spirit Gohans mate possessed, the little one might prove to be a worthy addition...
Now the continuation...
Bulma looked at the others.
"I asked him if he could come over, and he said he'd
be here in ten minutes." she said.
Vegeta groaned again.
"MUST I endure this loud and noisy fool?" he asked. Vegeta had had the weak hope that Hercule would die of a heart attack once he had heard that he should come to their residence, where he would have to face him. But obviously the fraud ignored the danger that lay ahead as usual...
Vegeta wondered just how in the world this fool had
lived long enough to produce a daughter. And one with this much fighters spirit
nevertheless...
Bulma looked at him and smiled at her husband.
"I know he's a fraud, but he's Videl's father. He HAS a right to know."
Vegeta nodded his head.
"Okay, onna, but I don't have to like it." he said in a tone that made one thing clear: one wrong word, and Hercule would be roasted...
Bulmas smile broadened.
"Of course not, my prince."
"Good..." he grumbled, "How about we eat some before the 'great champion of Earth' arrives? I need a good foundation to endure his incessant chatter..." Vegeta grumbled, stressing the word 'champion' like it was the worst disease imaginable.
Bulma and Chi-Chi snorted, and naturally the other Saiyans were delighted at the prospect of food.
"You're lucky, though, the first steaks are ready..." Bulma said.
She had not even finished saying the word "steak", as all Saiyans ran for the grill and helped themselves to some extra large t-bone-steaks. Soon they were happily stuffing their faces, and as usual, the Saiyans ate in deep concentration.
Saiyans did not talk much during meal time, but it took them only minutes to polish their dishes. And regarding the amount of food the average Saiyan could stow away, that was a good thing. Imagine a Saiyan who ate this much and talked a lot...
Few minutes later...
*DING DONG*
"That must be Hercule. I'll go and open the door." Bulma said, while the Saiyans were still busy stuffing their faces.
She went to the door and came back a minute later with Hercule in tow.
After all the 'Hellos' (a death glare in Vegetas case) had been said, Bulma and Chi-Chi decided to tell Hercule the reason for his coming.
"Hercule, we have news for you." Bulma began, "but you better sit down." she said.
"Yes Hercule, sit down in this chair." Chi-Chi added.
Hercule was a bit put out, but did so nevertheless.
"And what are this important news?" he asked curiously once he had sat down.
Chi-Chi and Bulma smiled at each other. Bulma nodded towards Chi-Chi. She, as Gohans mother and future grandmother had each and every right to tell the future Grandfather and father of Videl the news.
Chi-Chi looked at Hercule.
"Hercule, what I will tell you now may come as a surprise." she began.
"Just spit it out!" Hercule said in his usual tone one would expect from the 'world champion'.
Chi-Chi nodded.
"Hercule, Videl's pregnant!" she exclaimed with joy obvious on her face.
Hercule leant back and said nothing for the next few seconds. Then...
"Videl is PREGNANT? Already?" he asked.
That was not the reaction Chi-Chi had expected. She WOULD have expected that he would start a rant or stare at her dumbfounded. But that he had said 'already' surprised her somewhat. That would suggest that he was rather expecting grandchildren...
~ Hmm, maybe the man who took credit for what my baby boy did is not such a self-centred git after all... ~
Chi-Chi and Bulma nodded.
"Yes, she is. We know for sure." Chi-Chi explained, while thinking ~ Grandchildren! Yes! ~
Hercule looked at her curiously.
"And how DO you know? I mean, are they here? Have they told you?" he asked.
Chi-Chi shook her head and smiled like an idiot (she was so obsessed with being a grandmother for the first time that she did not care), while Bulma thought ~ I doubt that VIDEL knows... yet... ~
"No, Goku and Vegeta sensed it." Chi-Chi began to explain.
That caught Hercule by surprise.
"They 'sensed' it? What does that mean?" he asked.
Chi-Chi and Bulma looked at each other.
"Has Gohan explained to you that he is not entirely human?" Bulma asked.
Hercule nodded.
"Yeah, he mentioned something like being a half-Saiyan or something like that. But it did not really make sense to me..."
Bulma sighed.
"Okay, Hercule. I'll explain it to you... all that I
tell you now are scientifically proved facts. It's the full truth, and you can
check the records if you want to. Now to the explanation...alright, Gohan is a
half-Saiyan. The Saiyans are a nearly extinct warrior race far superior to
humans who lived on the planet Vegeta-sei. Were they
originally originated from is unknown. Although they are similar to humans in
appearance, there are vast differences. Well, I've studied the Saiyan
physiology, being married to one." she said smiling and nodded over to Vegeta.
Hercule looked over to where Vegeta was sitting with the others, and Bulma
followed his glance and nodded before continuing.
Hercule however shuddered. He had not that good memories
of this short, muscular man. And that he apparently belonged to a nearly
extinct far superior warrior race did not make it better...
"Now listen closely..." she said, and Hercule leaned forward.
"Okay, bring it on!" he said and made a concentrated face.
Bulma continued to explain.
"Well, all Saiyans have the remarkable ability to soak up damage that would kill or incapacitate a lesser life form and still remain standing... and even fighting back furiously!
And a Saiyan's metabolism and energy production increases in strength and efficiency with recovery from damage, as his or her body attempts to shield him or her from further injury of the same kind. This makes it virtually impossible or rather ineffective to use the same attack on a Saiyan again. And if a Saiyan gets a beating, he or she will come out of it much stronger than before.
They also have a much longer lifespan than humans. Normal Saiyans, on average, have a full life expectancy of over three hundred standard Earth years." Hercule gasped at hearing this. Three hundred years! Unbelievable!
Bulma went on.
"My biological investigation I got from scans and other examinations indicate that the Saiyans are people of incredible power and strength, but we have witnessed this first hand..." she said smiling, before continuing
"They are far superior to even the most avid human body builders. Saiyans possess strength and speed that could never be attained by humans. AND they possess much more KI than humans."
Hercule gulped, but looked questioningly at the same time.
"KI? What does that mean?" he asked.
Bulma smiled.
"KI is another term for the energy a living being possesses. Average humans without any training have an average KI of 10, whereas the KI of an average Saiyan ranges in the area of 1200 and above." Hercule looked once again shocked at hearing this.
"Yes, they are MUCH stronger and much more powerful. And that's not all; the Saiyans have something like a holy grail. It was a legend at first, but now we know for sure and have seen that it is true." she began.
Hercule looked very interested. Now that he had obviously absorbed those facts he saw their implications. And obviously he liked them...
"Tell me more!" he said eagerly.
Bulma smiled.
"Sure. Well, if a Saiyan becomes strong enough he or
she is able to turn into a Super Saiyan. It's a very complex process and I'll
spare you the details. When a Saiyan turns Super Saiyan his or
her whole appearance changes. Normal Saiyans have usually jet black hair
and eyes of coal-black colour, but when they turn Super Saiyan their hair turns
blonde and their eye colour changes to turquoise. They gain much more muscle
mass, their strength, speed, stamina and all other physical attributes are
increased magnificently."
Hercules eyes nearly jumped out of their orbits.
"So that is
what Gohan and the others do! Wow!" he exclaimed. Now he knew just how dangerous this Vegeta really was.
Man, had he been lucky...
Bulma smiled.
"Yeah, that's really wow. And a Super Saiyan is MUCH stronger than a normal Saiyan. Remember the power level of a normal Saiyan?" she asked.
Hercule nodded.
"Yeah, it was 1200 I think." he said.
Bulma nodded.
"Correct. The power level of Super Saiyan is unlikely higher. When Goku turned Super Saiyan for the first time he had a power level of 4.000.000." she explained, and Hercules' eyes nearly jumped out of their orbits.
"Four... million? But that's... crazy!!" he exclaimed, after he had compared Goku's Super Saiyan power-level to that of a normal human.
"Yeah, but there's more to it than that." Bulma stated, smiling.
"More?" Hercule asked in a low voice.
"Mmmh. Well, also the Super Saiyan can actually become stronger. Remember the time when the Androids attacked several cities?" Bulma asked.
Hercule nodded.
"Yeah, but that was before my time..."
Bulma continued. ~ Yeah, what a likely excuse... ~ she thought.
"Those Androids were stronger than a normal Super Saiyan. They had a power level of 8.000.000 and were able to beat Vegeta and the others with ease. So the Saiyans among the Z-Fighters" Hercule shot her a questioning look, but Bulma waved her hand in a later gesture, "trained to become stronger. And that they did.
Vegeta and Mirai Trunks (again a later gesture) were the first ones to ascend, and their power levels rose drastically. To cut a long story short: there are different stages of Super Saiyan. We know of three at the moment, but it is very well possible that there are even more. And the power of the Saiyan increases with each stage. For example, Gohan as a Super Saiyan Level Two would be strong enough to destroy the whole planet without working a sweat. Maybe even the whole solar system..." she mused. "I believe Gohan already gave you a little demonstration, nah?" Bulma said smirking mischievously.
Hercule nodded.
"That he did. It was awesome... and my grandchild will be this strong and have all those powers?" he asked with gleaming eyes. Maybe this time his family would have a REAL world champion...
Bulma nodded.
"Gohan and Videl's offspring will only be a quarter Saiyan, but Saiyan genes are dominant. The kid has a very good chance to inherit most of the father's genes. As Vegeta already said: the kid will be a worthy addition." Bulma finished.
Hercule grinned.
"Wow! I knew that Gohan was strong, but THAT... I would never have dreamed of something like THAT!" he exclaimed happily.
Wow! Videl could not have picked a better husband. As far as Hercule could tell he really loved his daughter and seemed to care more for her than for anything else. And he was more than strong enough to protect her.
AND they would endow Gohans' parents and him a wonderful grandchild. A grandchild that very well could be one of Earth' next defenders...
To say that Hercule was delighted at this prospect would have clearly been an understatement. He was totally beside himself with joy...
to be continued...
Thanks for reading! Please review!
A/N: I added some facts on the Saiyan race, so that Hercule would know what his
grandchild will be like...
I know this one had little Gohan and Videl action in it (gulp: none), but it was necessary to focus on the parents (and future grandparents). They know that Videl is pregnant, but does Videl? Well, the next chapter(s) will tell...
Hope you liked it nevertheless. The next chappies will
have more Gohan and Videl in them. Much more...
A/N 2: As for Hercule expecting Grandchildren... well, read Chapter 5 of 'Our
Beginning'...