Disclaimer: I wish I may, I wish I might, own DBZ and it's right...s. I'm not poetic. I don't think you can OWN a band, but I'd like to manage Linkin Park.
A/N: I've said it before and I'll say it again, not sure how often I'll be able to update. If you haven't already noticed I've posted the first chapter to 'Alone' a G/18 fic mostly romance and drama, not so sure about action. I'm not sure how long it will be either, since not many of you are giving me the ideas I need, so I'm improvising. Anyway back to this fic, I posted this fic in the first week of my school year, after this one, it might be anywhere from a week or two till I update again. Ok enough of me time for you.
I'd like to thank Rejhan, wicked angel grls, willie, Gopu, The Vampire Story Hunter, FroBoy, Jay, and Borachio for reviewing the last chapter.
Rejhan- Clever girl, you're absolutely right, you will be seeing more fusions.
Jay- He is a good guy, but even the purest of hearts will turn wicked when pushed far enough.
wicked angel grls- Nawww. I think I'm going to leave those people dead for a while, might bring them back eventually, but I'm an evil artist. (Not genius...well maybe I'm both)
Ok 'YOU TIME' is now over, on to the fic.
Chapter 13- Sweet Surprises and Papercut
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Trunks and Bra flew as fast as they could to CC. That was where they last felt Gohan's ki before it vanished, so they assumed he was waiting there for them. Both of them had sensed the fight he had with some other really strong fighter and they could feel that Gohan had won the battle. It wasn't long before they reached the outskirts of West City and CC came into view.
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Gohan once again appeared right next to Bulma in her lab, causing her to drop her mug of coffee. "DAMN IT Gohan stop doing that." She said as she bent down to pick up the remains of her favorite mug.
"Sorry. Have Trunks and Bra gotten here yet?" he asked as he quickly checked for Goku or one of the others' ki signatures in the area.
"No. So where are you off to after they get here, I assume you can't go back to where you were," asked Bulma as she dumped the shards into a trashcan.
"You're right, but it's not just us who are leaving, you're coming with."
"WHAT! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! I have to stay here and work, I've wasted too much time with helping you out as it is."
"Sorry, but I'm not giving you a choice, besides Vegeta will kill me if I let you stay here."
Bulma opened her mouth to argue until the realization of his words hit her like a brick and a stunned look came to her face. "You...you got the..."
"Dragonballs? Yes. Like I said before you can't stay. They will definitely come here now that they know for sure, you were unguarded. You'll become a target, and they could use any of the technology left here against us. Now we should quickly gather everything you'll need to continue you're inventions, I'll even help."
Bulma smiled happily at the thought of her husband and the chance to continue her work.
"How many pairs of those wristbands do you have?"
"Five now, why?"
"Well Vegeta, you, and possibly two others will need a pair. We are going to need to keep hiding for a while. I'm not quite done getting information from Goku and the others, they may know something more about Bra that I could use to help her."
"Oh. Ok well I guess we should hurry up and gather up this stuff qui...OH! Wait, what about my mom and dad, are they going to be ok?"
"...They should be alright, but if you're unsure go tell them to find a safe place to stay, and don't tell them anything about what we're doing, that would definitely put them at risk. While you're doing that, I'll gather up this stuff," said Gohan as Bulma turned and walked out the door.
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Trunks and Bra had finally reached CC and as soon as they touched down they both ran into the building and as they ran towards their mother's ki they turned a corner and nearly plowed into her. "Whoa there! Gohan knew you two would turn up here, he's down in the lab right now, as soon as he's done packing everything down there we're leaving."
"WE!?" they asked together.
"Yeah, Gohan says it would be too dangerous to stay here now."
"Well what about Grandma and Grandpa?" asked Bra.
"I'm going to go tell them right now, you two should go help Gohan. The sooner we're all done the sooner we can get out of here."
"Ok" said Trunks as both he and Bra rushed by her heading towards the lab.
Bra reached the doors first and burst through them to find Gohan had already finished packing everything that was in the lab into some of the storage capsules that weren't being used. "It's about time you two showed up, I didn't think it would take you this long."
"Well we stopped by to get the house, they didn't do anything to it," said Trunks handing him the capsule.
"I wouldn't be so sure about that, we'll just take a different one, even if they didn't do anything to it, we shouldn't take chances," said Gohan as he dropped the capsule into the trash can, which was the only thing left in the room. "Go get anything you'll need from your room, put it all in this capsule, then meet me and Bulma back outside in the front yard."
"Yeah ok" said Trunks as he took the capsule and left the lab leaving Bra and Gohan alone in the lab.
"Is there something you wanted?" asked Gohan.
"Um...you said you'd give me some answers today," said Bra timidly, still nervous about being around Gohan.
"I did, and I would be glad to give you those answers, but now is not the time. As soon as we get to a safe place, I'll talk with you, ok?"
"Yeah alright," she said as she turned and walked out of the lab with Gohan behind her.
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In about ten minutes everyone had everything they needed and were waiting on the front lawn of CC. Gohan made sure everyone was holding on to him and used Instant Transmission. They soon found themselves on the4 outskirts of Satan City.
"What are we doing here?" asked Bulma, confused.
"I'm going to tell 18 where we're going just in case she finds out something from Baba and King Yemma. Just wait here for a few minutes." Said Gohan as he quickly flew off towards 18's house. It wasn't long before he was back. "Ok grab hold again." As soon as they all had at least a finger on him, he then used Instant Transmission again. This time they appeared on a cliff just above a large city.
"Where are we now?" asked Bra.
"This is Amenbo Island. It's the place where I first met you two. There's enough room on this cliff for the large house I picked out," replied Gohan as he threw the capsule near the back of the cliff hidden from view by the city below. "And in case we might need anything the city is nearby" he said looking at Bulma.
"Wow you certainly thought of everything." She said as she pulled out her storage capsules and walked into the house followed by Trunks.
Gohan turned towards Bra once Trunks and Bulma were inside the house. "I guess you want those answers now, let's go to the GR. I'll tell you there." He said as he began walking towards the house.
Bra slowly followed behind him. The new house was much larger than the first one and so was the GR, which had an outside entrance rather than one from the inside. Gohan walked up to the panel and opened the door, letting Bra in first. Once they were both inside he shut the door and faced Bra who was standing in the middle of the large room. "About what happened the other day...during our spar you were able to transform to super Saiyan 3, nearly killing me."
Bra just stood there looking stunned. "You're lying, I'm not that strong. And if you ARE telling the truth, why don't I remember?" she yelled back.
"Just listen for a moment, I want you to do something. First start meditating." Bra just stood there looking skeptical. "If you want your answer, just do as I asked." She then began floating cross-legged and began meditating.
"Now what?" she asked angrily.
Why does it feel like night today?
Something in here's not right today
Why am I so uptight today?
Paranoia's all I got left
I don't know what stressed me first
Or how the pressure was fed
But I know just what it feels like
To have a voice in the back of my head
"Focus on everything that makes you angry. Keep that focus until you become angry, but don't lose your grip on the fact that you're meditating, otherwise your anger will take over."
Bra didn't understand what was going on, but it was pretty easy to focus on being angry, since she already was getting mad. "Why am I doing this!" she yelled.
It's like a face that I hold inside
A face that awakes when I close my eyes
A face that watches every time I lie
A face that laughs every time I fall
(And watches everything)
So I know that when it's time to sink or swim
That the face inside is hearing me right beneath my skin
"Just keep focusing. Tell me if you feel like...there's someone else in your head, telling you what to do."
Bra furrowed her brow, she didn't see the point of this at all, or how it would explain what happened that day in the GR. Regardless she continued to focus on the things he said that day and how hard he had pushed her, becoming increasingly angry.
It's like I'm
Paranoid lookin' over my back
It's like a
Whirlwind inside of my head
It's like I
Can't stop what I'm hearing within
It's like the face inside is right beneath my skin
Bra was coming to the point of giving up when suddenly a voice screamed inside her head. ("KILL! DESTROY!") Her eyes suddenly jerked open and she looked over to Gohan. "Wh...What was that? I heard a voice inside my head"
I know I've got a face in me
Points out all the mistakes to me
You've got a face on the inside too and
Your paranoia's probably worse
I don't what set me off first but I know what I can't stand
Everybody acts like the fact of the matter is
I can't add up to what you can but
Everybody has a face that they hold inside
A face that awakes when they close their eyes
A face that watches every time they lie
A face that laughs every time they fall
(And watches everything)
"I'm not exactly sure what it is, but I used to have a similar voice, though not as powerful as yours. I thought it might be our Saiyan side, but since Vegeta never acted like that, I'm not exactly sure how to explain what it is. I do know that when you get angry, that side of you takes over, you don't even remember what happened afterward."
So you know when it's time to sink or swim
That the face inside is watching you too right beneath your skin
It's like I'm
Paranoid lookin' over my back
It's like a
Whirlwind inside of my head
It's like I
Can't stop what I'm hearing within
It's like the face inside is right beneath my skin
"That side of you decided to show itself the last time we sparred. In fact I actually wanted it to come out, which is why I pushed you so hard and said things I didn't mean. You have no control over that side of you, but you can gain control of it, as long as you're aware of it. From now on I want you to meditate before you become angry, and while that side tries to take control, fight it off."
"But what if I can't, you said I almost killed you. What if I hurt someone else?"
"That's why we're doing this. You need to learn to gain control of your other half and keep it from emerging."
It's like I'm
Paranoid lookin' over my back
It's like a
Whirlwind inside of my head
It's like I
Can't stop what I'm hearing within
It's like the face inside is right beneath my skin
The face inside is right beneath my skin
The face inside is right beneath my skin
The face inside is right beneath my skin
The sun goes down
I feel the light betray me
"What about Trunks, how come he isn't like this?"
"...To be honest, I don't know. No one ever told you, but you were never actually supposed to be born."
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN!"
"You know all about the fight with the androids and Cell, well Mirai told us, when he saw you, that he didn't have a sister. Somehow you were born when you weren't supposed to be. It might have something to do with that, but like I said I'm not sure."
The sun goes down
I feel the light betray me
The sun (goes down)
It's like I'm
Paranoid lookin' over my back
It's like a
Whirlwind inside of my head
It's like I
Can't stop what I'm hearing within
It's like the face inside is right beneath my skin
I feel the light betray me
The sun (goes down)
It's like I'm
Paranoid lookin' over my back
It's like a
Whirlwind inside of my head
It's like I
Can't stop what I'm hearing within
I feel the light betray me
It's like I
Can't stop what I'm hearing within
It's like the face inside is right beneath my skin.
"We're not going to train anymore today, so much has happened, and it's really late. Remember you must meditate more often in order to take control of your anger, that's what sets off your other side."
"But what if I can't, what if I kill you, or..."
"Just be sure to meditate, you'll be able to. Now you should go to bed you need the rest." said Gohan as he walked out of the GR with Bra following slowly still contemplating their meeting in her head.
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The week had gone by and both Bra and Trunks had now mastered super Saiyan 2. It was the middle of the day and Gohan and Bulma were talking about Bra and Trunks' birthday, which was tomorrow.
"So you're going to wish Vegeta back right?" asked Bulma.
"I wish I could, but Porunga will only grant wishes if you ask them in Namekian."
"So how are we even going to use the dragonballs?"
("Maybe I can help with that?") a voice spoke out in both their heads.
"PICCOLO!" they both yelled out.
("Hey kid. Since fusing with Nail I know the Namekian language, I'll help you with your wishes.")
"Great! I'll summon him tonight around midnight." said Gohan.
("Ok talk to you then.") Replied Piccolo.
"This is great. This is the perfect birthday present for them," said Bulma.
"What is?" two voices replied excitedly from behind Bulma who paled.
"Uhh well..." said Bulma as she turned and faced Bra and Trunks.
"We're not going to tell you, that would ruin the surprise," said Gohan.
"AWWW!" they replied together. They then both turned around and walked away.
"Don't go blowing it." Gohan whispered in Bulma's ear. She just glared at him and returned to her latest invention giving him the cold shoulder.
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"What do you think they're getting us?" Trunks asked when they returned to the living room.
"I don't know, but I can't wait to find out." She replied.
"Yeah!" Trunks said while sitting down and turning on the TV. Once the TV was on a report came on about a city being destroyed by some kind of bright light. They even had a camera crew that was filming a documentary in the desert near the city, capture it's destruction on tape. "Whoa, that must have happened when Gohan was fighting. All those people are dead."
Bra was beginning to feel bad. All this fighting was over her, their deaths were her fault, but she tried to put it out of her mind as Trunks got bored with the news as soon as the report was over and changed the channel.
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Gohan stopped meditating when he was sure Trunks and Bra had fallen asleep. He made sure that the capsule containing the dragonballs was in his pocket and silently crept out the front door.
Once outside he decided he would fly to an uninhabited location so he wouldn't attract any unwanted attention. As he began flying south he suddenly felt three energy signatures and not just any average ones. He could feel Goku, the Tien-Yamcha person, and another very strong power. 'What are they doing here...unless they're tying to sense the dragon when he's summoned.' Gohan quickly checked his pockets once again to make sure he had three pairs of wristbands. 'These won't help with hiding the dragon's power. Come on I have to think of something. They're trying to make sure I don't use the dragonballs...I got it! I'll go to Namek, they won't even think of sensing there.' Gohan placed two fingers on his head and immediately found his destination, leaving planet Earth for the moment.
He reappeared near a small Namekian village that was seemingly all asleep. He quickly flew a distance away from the village to keep from waking anyone. As soon as he was a safe distance away from any village and pulled out the capsule and tossed it a few feet away. Once the small cloud of smoke cleared from the capsule Gohan walked over to it, opening the container and pulling out the dragonballs one at a time, and lying them on the ground next to each other. 'Ok I hope this works.'
("Don't worry it will.") Piccolo's voice boomed in his head.
"Oh hey, I didn't think you'd be able to find me," said Gohan much more relieved.
("I was monitoring your movements for a while, I almost thought you didn't sense the others, and I was about to warn you.")
"Well thanks anyway, now lets get this show on the road. Just tell me what to say and I'll do the rest." Piccolo began reciting the words to summon Porunga and Gohan repeated them as he heard them. "RISE AND GRANT MY THREE WISHES ETERNAL DRAGON, PORUNGA!" The dragonballs began glowing brighter as soon as he finished. Suddenly a bright flash of light brightened the entire area and a bolt of lightening flashed down from above. From the lightening the form of a dragon became visible and soon Porunga was left in its place.
Porunga looked down on Gohan and said, "HE, WHO HAVE GATHERED THE SEVEN DRAGONBALLS, NAME YOUR WISHES SO I CAN RETURN TO MY SLUMBER."
"Ok Piccolo, I'm ready." Gohan waited while Piccolo told him what to say. "BRING THE SAYIAN PRINCE, VEGETA BACK TO LIFE."
Porunga's eyes began to glow for a moment, and suddenly his voice boomed out, "YOUR WISH HAS BEEN GRANTED."
Gohan looked around just to be sure until he realized his mistake. 'Shit I forgot, they're brought back at the same place they died, oh well, I'm sure he can hide out till I get there.' "Ok next Piccolo. BRING THE EARTH'S GUARDIAN, DENDE BACK TO LIFE."
The same process happened with Porunga's eyes glowing red and then his voice replying, "YOUR WISH HAS BEEN GRANTED, NOW MAKE YOUR FINAL WISH, SO I CAN RETURN TO MY SLUMBER."
"You ready Piccolo?" he asked his old sensei.
("Actually Gohan, I think I'll be staying here for now. Thanks for the offer, but maybe some other time. I enjoy the peace here, but don't worry, I'll come back some day.") Piccolo said the last part sensing his student's disappointment.
"So how am I going to use my last...oh wait, I need to bring Vegeta and Dende here, tell me quick." Piccolo began quickly telling him how to make the wish while Gohan repeated it for Porunga, "BRING THOSE THAT YOU BROUGHT TO LIFE JUST NOW, HERE!"
For the third time Porunga's eyes glowed red and suddenly a stunned Vegeta and a teen Namek appeared out of nowhere. "YOUR WISH HAS BEEN GRANTED. UNTIL NEXT TIME, FAREWELL." He said as the dragonballs floated up into the air and blasted off in different directions.
"Care to explain why we're here." Said Vegeta facing Gohan.
"I had to get you away from the others before they found you. Put these on." Gohan replied as he threw each of them a pair of wristbands. "They'll conceal your ki completely."
They both put their wristbands on. "You say that the others were there waiting for us?" asked Vegeta.
"Yeah, but they won't be able to find us now. It's been a while Dende, how is it you've grown?" he asked confused.
"Well I'm a god, so technically I continue to age regardless of whether I'm of the living or not" He answered.
"Interesting, anyway, we should go now. You ready to surprise Trunks and Bra, Vegeta?"
"Whatever, I just want to spar with the brats, greenbean told me they had ascended,"
"Yeah, they are both incredibly strong, but what about you, I heard you were training as well."
Vegeta smirked as he replied, "Let's just say you and Kakarot aren't the only ones who can become super Saiyan 3. Now let's get back, I want to continue my training as soon as possible."
Gohan smiled as both Vegeta and Dende both placed a hand on him. "Alright let's go."
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(A/N: Just a quick note saying, I'm sorry about my creativity, but I didn't want to make up a language just for this chapter. Now back to the fic.)
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Bra and Trunks both woke slowly the next morning. Both of them were used to Gohan dragging them out of bed for training earlier than this, so they were both confused but a bit relieved. "I wonder why he didn't come get us to train?" Trunks asked what they were both thinking.
"Well it is our birthday, maybe he's giving us a break. Then again he's never done that on our other birthdays. Let's..." Her sentence stopped as a sweet aroma reached her nose causing her to lose her train of thought. Trunks must have smelled it too cause he was already on his feet following his nose.
Once they both reached the kitchen the found the source of the enticing scent. Waiting on the table was a giant stack of pancakes, bacon, eggs, and sausages. Sitting at the table was Gohan and Bulma, both smiling at them as they entered. 'Wow I haven't seen Gohan ever smile like that.' Thought Bra to herself. He looked genuinely happy for the first time since she had known him.
"Well are you both just going to stand there and let your breakfast get cold?" Bulma asked raising an eyebrow at them. Neither of them needed telling twice, they both quickly took their seat and began filling up the plates that were conveniently placed for them.
While Bra ate she kept returning her gaze to Gohan who was still smiling brightly while talking with her mom, but she quickly turned back to her food, blushing when Gohan caught her staring. Even their mother seemed happier than usual for some reason.
"Once you two are done gorging yourselves, Gohan has a surprise for you waiting in the GR." Bulma said while unsuccessfully trying to hide her own merriment. Bra and Trunks shared a look while they continued to eat both confused as to what it could be that had their mother so happy.
Once they were both done, Gohan stood up and they followed suit. As their mom had said they were headed towards the GR. As soon as Gohan got to the door of the GR, he turned towards the two to see if they were ready. Both Bra and Trunks were nearly jumping with excitement. He then used the computer to open the door. Bra and Trunks both practically ran inside and found their present.
There he was standing with his arms crossed in the middle of the large room smirking at the two of them. "It's about time you two got here, I was waiting for a good spar."
"DAD!" they both yelled and charged him. They both began hugging him tightly. Vegeta wasn't into the whole mushy scene, but he gave them their time and placed a hand on each of their shoulders. Gohan had already left the GR to give them their time.
After about a minute Vegeta held them both at arms length, "I hope your both ready to start sparring."
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The rest of the week went by pretty normally, as if Vegeta had never died. He continually trained, sometimes with Gohan, sometimes, with Bra and Trunks, sometimes they had a free for all. Dende was also living with them for the time being. Soon enough it was time for Gohan to make his annual visit. He stood in the lonely clearing alone with the five graves, now only three of them had any meaning. He had left early in the morning before the sun had even risen. He stood there while having memories flood back to him, and didn't realize how much time had passed. It was now about noon and his stomach confirmed it as he heard it give a loud growl. He turned to leave but then suddenly someone joined him in the clearing without him noticing. Standing just behind him was 18 just standing back and looking at him.
"Oh Hi, I didn't know you were here." Said Gohan politely.
"Bulma told me you'd be here. I have a surprise for you, come with me" she replied as she began walking a short distance. Gohan did as he was asked a little curious as to what she had in mind. It wasn't long before they reached another much smaller clearing and floating in the middle was Baba on her crystal ball. "She wants to take you somewhere."
He walked up to Baba, who didn't say anything at first. She then placed a hand on his chest and then they vanished from the clearing.
After that the next thing Gohan remembered was being in front of a large structure. "Go on in, someone wants to see you," said the old woman.
Gohan walked up to the door, which opened automatically and allowed him to pass. Inside there were a few demons running around with papers, small floating clouds, that Gohan guessed were spirits, and a large demon behind a huge desk, that Gohan assumed must be King Yemma. Since there wasn't a line in front of King Yemma's desk Gohan assumed it was all right to approach.
"Ah you must be Gohan Son, son of Goku." Replied the large demon.
"Yes, but why am I HERE." Asked Gohan very confused.
"GOHAN!" came a high voice that Gohan could never mistake. He slowly turned his head in the direction that the voice had come from, and there stood his mother, as beautiful as he remembered her. For the first time since the day she had died, a single tear rolled down Gohan's cheek.
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A/N: I apologize profusely for the late update, but I'm so much busier now that school's started again. The good news, I have an open block last hour of class, so I can do a bit more writing then. I have decided that I will be working to get a few more chapters for my other stories up, before I come back to this one. So I don't know exactly when the next chapter to this fic will be up, but I'll try to make it ASAP. If any of you have any questions at all about this fic, or any of my other ones, don't hesitate to ask.
NOW I BEG ::Gets on knees:: PLEASE REVIEW, ALL OF YOU.