Disclaimer: I don't own anything! The hobo stole my clothes, all I have now are pants and a half eaten candy bar.

AN : If I have started the romance too soon please forgive me, this is my first story I have ever written that was this long. Ad that includes school, so I don't really know how to do everything correctly in writing yet. My apologies if you thought he was going to be soft now, remember, I made him to be nice towards those close to him but vengeful to all others.

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" Gohan, it has been a while. " Piccolo said this coldly but Gohan could see through the small cracks in the mask that he himself had made. If one could see the emotions of Piccolo as well as Gohan did, they would see that the famous Namekian was quite happy now that his former pupil was home.

" Yes , it has been hasn't it? " Gohan was kind of disappointed that he had kept his surrogate father waiting for so long, after all, he owed him his life.

" Well kid I got some good news and some bad news, depending upon the perspective you might take." Piccolo knew that Gohan sometimes took different points of view to form his own opinion so Piccolo was prepared to speak without interruption. "There are some monsters here called youkai, and they are being led by a alien called Buu. Apparantly he is a pink male organism which has twice the power of four dragons, with variation depending on which ones, and slight power and speed differences." The green Namek paused to gauge the reaction on his former pupil. He was slightly suprised at the lack of reaction from his once emotional student, but thought that was just a end result from a child being away for far too long. Piccolo decided to ask his surrogate son was his opinion on the Earth's current events, " Well, are you interested, Gohan? "

Gohan could tell that Piccolo was expecting him to hesitate in his answer, and decided that he wouldn't wait in anwering. "Actually, Piccolo, I am already aware of the existance of the formidable youkai in this region of the big universe, you can thank my friend Hikaru here for that. Also, I would like to tell you that these demons are powerless against me and I can exterminate the vermin quite easily." During his short speech he had motioned toward Hikaru who had moved to his right side. One could see the quiet confusion on her face and dancing in her deep eyes, this was to be expected from one who did not know of the events that have crossed paths with the Daimos and their once friends.

Piccolo had finally taken notice of the girl who wore the black pants and white shirt. These clothes looked somewhat what Gohan would wear and he merely assumed that he had made them for her with his abilty to create clothing on himself and others. He had guessed correctly but that is not extremely relevant. He gave the once over and a person could see the approval that crossed his face after sensing her ki and outside athlete, or fighter, appearances. He nodded to her and stayed silent as he watched her prepare to speak to him.

Hikaru was quite confused, and to be honest, one could not blame her for being so, after all, her new friend had just brought her to a weird place with a green seven foot alien that wore a purple gi with a turban. So she just did the only that she could think of , she fainted.

" Hmph, looks like Miss Shidou here was unable to grasp the concept that I'm friends with a seven foot tall green man. Right Piccolo?" Gohan smirked , " all good things must come to an end right? Fighting and now the fun made of a fainted woman. Come on sensei, let's get her a bed alright? We'll have to talk later. " Piccolo sighed in agreement and, after watching his son carry the girl to one of the many suite-like rooms, went to tell Dende, who was liike the bestfriend to Gohan that Krillen was to Goku, that the dark warrior is back. Piccolo also decided to tell Mr. Popo, who had changed his opinion of the demi saiyan after having an epiphany of sorts, which mostly involved Dende threatening to fire him, but slowly realized on his own that Gohan was in the right.

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Gohan carefully carried the girl who got him to escort her back to Earth up to a room near the top of the building which rested upon the home of the earth's current guardian. He slowly walked to the room and as he arrived he reluctantly set her in the bed and watched as she slept. He could see her chest rising with each breath she took. Gohan could now see how influential and charming she could be, even without any intention.

" Sleep well Miss Shidou, you will have a long day ahead of you when you wake. " So spoke the adoptive son of Piccolo Daimo, and, as an afterthought, " Sweet dreams, you deserve them." He soon found out that this might have been a good thing, for her face became less tense, and a small smile appeared on the face of the young heroine.

Gohan sensed that the ki of the lookout gardener and the guardian of the earth were hustling toward him, along with an escort that could only be Piccolo, so the darkened warrior casually walked toward the three ki's, taking great care and precise measures to lead the to the dining room. No, Gohan was not hungry, he had learned how to go on for long days on end with little or no food. No, this was only because of the convenient chairs and big table that would be neccessary for a relaxing reunion. Gohan disliked anything that related himself to his father, so food became a minor thing to him as he sought more power.

As Dende walked in the teenage demi sayian noted with little suprise that his best friend , well, at least the only one his own age, had grown over three feet taller than last time, bringing him up to an amazing five foot six inch height, which happened to be rather tall for his age. However, Gohan lacked the last bit of information in that sentence with five comas, so he merely concluded that dende was going into puberty two years later than himself.

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Dende had hardly believed the news that gohan had come back to them, but here he stood. The boy, now a man, that had saved his life and befriended him on the planet that is now no more, thanks to the deceased tyrant named Freeza. That man was here , and looking at him expecting the newest guardian to say something.

" Gohan, you're really back! " While this was not the most intuitive thing he could have said to his best friend, Dende seemed to be at a loss for words with more importance. The younger Namek watched as his friend smiled warmly as he finished his sentence.This was to be expected, after all, this wasd one of those long - time - no - see moments that actually had a positive meeting.

Gohan smiled warmly upon his younger friend and greeted him, " Hello Dende, I see that you have grown without me. I honestly don't know whether to be happy or sad, but it's good to see you my friend. " One who was there might have seen that Dende was slightly shocked at the hardness in the demi sayains voice. However, like Piccolo Daimo, the Namekian healer could sense and hear the acceptance and love mixed in with the small speech that had been made by the one named Gohan Daimo.

The two embraced in a friendly hug, and Dende really noticed just how strong Gohan could be, although Gohan was carefully restraining his power for the safety of his friend.

" Well, Dende," Gohan said after they broke apart their hug, " it seems like there is another evil residing on this planet, would you like to inform me why they are here and when you want me to exterminate them off of our planet?"

Dende let out a soft gasp and one could see a miniscule amount of confusion resting on his facial features, for he had not yet known that Gohan was aware of the evil youkai that had infested a part of the earth. One who might have mind reading powers would have known that dende did not even know about the girl that rested in another part of the lookout.

Dende gave a defeated sigh, " You see, about a week ago the World Martial Arts Tournament was announced. However, due to Goku's recklessness in the other world, a terrible monster was unleashed unto the earth." Dende chuckled at the snort Gohan gave at his ' Father's ' reckless ness. " This monster called himself Buu, and, he formed many Great monster called youkai and sent them into the universe, but kept the rest on earth. The ones in space Breeded and increased greatly in number. Anyway, Buu walked up to the camerman whom was shooting the reporter who told of the WMAT and said, ' Those of you who are the strongest meet me in the ring and fight me, lest I destroy you world, remember, you have ten days till the tournament, hahahah"

Gohan seemed to be in a deep thought, one could see the gears in his heasd working fastly. Suddenly, Gohan spoke, "That means we have three days now?" Gohan saw Piccolo and Dende nod, " I'll be there. "

Gohan then looked over at Piccolo, " I am going to see my brother tomorrow, as well as take Miss Shidou to her home, so, do not be suprised if I am not around at some point."

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AN : Sorry that I took so long its just that I had Semester exams and then I had ato leave after school ended to Fowler, Colorado to spend time with my family for Christmas, I live in Texas by the way so it is a 16 hour drive. But I'm back home and typing so don't fret please.