A/N: Thanks for reading, sorry again for the slow update, but the computer has been iffy lately, and I have HEAPS of work…


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Disclaimer: Fine! I don't own DBZ… But I won't admit it!
Xequar Universe: Where 'Evil' Gohan and Videl came from. This is the universe where Radditz successfully kidnapped Gohan, and where Videl's parents were killed by Cell. Gohan is the strongest warrior in the galaxy due to his tough upbringing and Saiyan heritage. Videl has become the strongest female warrior in the galaxy, due to her tough past, and training under Gohan.

Malian Universe: Where 'Normal' Gohan and Videl reside. This is the universe where Radditz failed in kidnapping Gohan, and where Videl's father was credited with defeating Cell. Gohan is the strongest warrior on earth (His status in the galaxy is unknown) while Videl is the second strongest female warrior on Earth (After 18) (Her status in the galaxy is unknown as well)

Alirey Universe: Where 'Nice' Gohan and Videl came from. This is the universe where Radditz did not even reach earth (Unknown reasons), and where Gohan lived in ignorance of his own heritage, and where Videl's father never versed Cell (As he never existed). Gohan knows basic martial arts, while Videl also knows basic martial arts because of their parents.


'Evil' Gohan - Inekari
'Evil' Videl – Akki

'Normal' Gohan - Gohan
'Normal' Videl – Videl

'Nice' Gohan - Slayer
'Nice' Videl- Dara


Paralex

Chapter 9: Distraction!


Previously:

'Shit… I've been found out… Nothing could make this worse…"

"GOOHAAN! Where the fuck is the salt! I'm bloody starving, and your mum needs the bloody salt to cook!"

Gohan smacked his forehead in frustration…

'Of course something could go worse! After all, I am Son, bloody, Gohan…'

Now:

"Who is that Gohan?"

Gohan needed something smart and quick… He compromised

"Hey Videl look out the window?"

"Huh..?"

Gohan ran over and quite unlike himself, pushed her out the window and let her slide down the dome shape of his house.


Inekari reached Gohan's room and looked in, and saw a very angry looking Gohan.

"What the hell is wrong with you weakling?"

Gohan just glared back menacingly at him.

"Where's your ugly mate?"

Gohan just looked even angrier.

"Well, anyway, where's the goddamn salt?"

"In the cupboard…" Gohan said with a flat voice

"Gooohan! Get down here!"

"Is that your ugly mate calling? You better tend to her needs; don't want to piss her off…"

"I hope you realise the irony of what you're saying…"

"Whatever fool…"

"Looks like something had to be traded off for the extra strength… intelligence." Gohan muttered under his breath.

"I HEARD THAT!"


Gohan had successfully managed to avoid his 'family' and get to the lawn to meet Videl.

"WHY THE HELL DID YOU PUSH ME OUT THE WINDOW!"

"Umm... Uh… I was testing your ummm geometry skills... Can you tell me what distance you fell, if the height of the house is 6 meters, and the distance you moved from directly under the window to where you landed is 2 meters. And the curve equaled-"

"I DON'T CARE!"

"No need to uhh…" Gohan's voice faltered at the sight of her face. "…yell…"

Videl just humphed and dusted herself off... And as soon as she did, she felt a drop of rain fall on her nose. She looked upward and saw the dark clouds. Gohan looked on in horror; he knew what those kinds of clouds meant… A storm… A storm that was going to keep Videl stuck here… For the whole night.

"Oh, this is just great!" Gohan mumbled sarcastically.

"What..?" Videl said suspiciously "What's wrong?"

"Uh... Don't worry…"

"So, Gohan can you tell me what the gi and photo were about now?

"Uh… I think I hear my mum calling me, be back in a sec!"

"Your mum is home? Since when?"


Gohan rushed into the house, narrowly avoiding an investigation by Videl. He saw his mum in the kitchen and decided to ask her a favour… Or more like a demand in disguise.

"Uh Mum, could you please give them dinner upstairs today…"

"What! No definitely not Gohan, why would I agree to that! They'll get the rooms all messy, you know how saiyans eat!"

"Because if you don't… I might not have a chance with Videl."

"Oh! Ok, they can eat up stairs; I'll make sure they stay upstairs as well! It looks like they'll be a storm tonight, so I think she'll have to stay."

"Thanks a lot mum!"

"This better leave me with some grandchildren!" Chi-chi shouted after her son.


"Uh sorry for leaving you outside Videl, come in… again, I'll introduce you to my mum."

Videl entered the house… again, and saw a familiar face. She just couldn't spot it. Was she an actress, or something? No…

"Videl, this is my mother. Mum this is Videl; she's my friend from school." Gohan had said friend, as if he was unsure of how Videl interpreted their relationship.

"Hello Mrs. Son, I hope you don't mind that I came over, I asked my friend over here whether I could study for Math." She had said friend, to show that they were definitely friends, and nothing less.

"No problem, you may have to call your parents and tell them you'll be here all night, there's going to be a big storm soon."

"All night? Ok…"

Videl felt a surprising flow of warmth inside her. This meant she could stay close to Gohan all night… And of course find out secrets. She ignored her mind telling her that she added on the last part to justify the warmth, and that it wasn't the reason of it.


The purple and lavender ball had re-appeared a while ago into what seemed to be a larger collection of balls then where they were previously. There, two other sets of purple and lavender balls lay. All three sets formed a circle, and started orbiting around an invisible axis. They were the only moving thing in that area of silence and stillness, as if they were special, and were somehow integral to the balance of each other.


"Gohan! Gohan! Inek-" Gohan slapped his hand over Goten's mouth before he could say anything.

"Goten, this is Videl, say hello to Videl Goten."

"Hello!"

"Hey!"

"Did you know that Gohan talks about yo-" Once again Gohan slapped his hand over Goten's mouth before he could say anything damaging to his image or relationship with Videl.

"Isn't he just the funniest little kid? I'm gonna go check on dinner, let's go Goten!"

"Dinnaaaa!"

Once Gohan had managed to get Goten far enough away from Videl, he stopped him and knelt down to his level.

"Goten?"

"Yes?"

"Please do me a favour… Don't mention anything about what I said about Videl… Awake OR when I was asleep-"

"Those ones were the funniest…"

"AND, don't tell her about Inekari or Dara or Akki or Slayer. Don't show her your powers, and don't tell her about us being saiyans."

Goten looked back sadly at Gohan, knowing he might not be able to do what Gohan said.

"If you do all this, I will teach you how to fly, AND take you to the city with me for one day, if mum allows it. OK?"

"Really? Fly AND take me to the city! Of course Gohan! Thank youuu!"

"Don't thanks me till you've kept to your promise."

"Ok Gohan!"


Videl watched amazedly as Gohan and Goten ate, and how Chi-chi managed to eat comfortably beside them. She vaguely remembered Chi-chi taking up some food, and coming back with nothing, but it had all become expired thoughts as she watched her crush and his little brother eat.

'Wait a minute… Did I just say crush? I meant uhh, friend… yup friend' She once again tried ignoring the advice of her 'second mind' and failed. 'Ok fine… I like him… but only a little bit!" her second mind receded smugly back into the depths of her brain.


Dinner had finally ended, and Videl had managed to eat some food.

"Hey Videl, do you mind that much if you sleep down here? Our spare room is a bit full… After a certain incident (1) some things (2) had to be moved, so it wouldn't happen again."

"No that's fine…" Videl felt a bit sad that she wouldn't be able to sleep near Gohan, though she wouldn't admit it.

"I'll bring down the spare bed."

"Yeah ok…"

"Oh, and I'll be sleeping down here too, if it's ok with you? I thought you might feel a bit stranded if you were alone."

Videl felt a surge of warmth flow through her again, but suppressed her happiness.

"Ah, you sure? Don't you want to sleep in your own bed.. I don't mind all that much…" "Please don't agree with me, please, please, please."

"It's no problem, I don't mind."

'Yesss!' "As long as you are sure Gohan."

"No prob…"


Gohan decided to have a word with his mum before he went back to Videl, knowing that she was the only one who could control Inekari and Akki.

"Mum? Can you tell them not come down at all, under any circumstances while Videl is here?"

"But the fridge is down here! You know how hungry saiyans get!"

"But mum…" He hated doing this… "I might not have a chance with Videl if they come down…" he cringed at what he said, knowing that Videl probably wouldn't approve.

"Fine! But, once again, this better get me grandbabies!"

"Thanks a lot mum…"


Videl took her ear away from the door shell-shocked. Questions ran through her head. Who were they? What was a saiyan? And the question that rang through her head the most was…

"Gohan…likes me…?"


(1): The incident being the prank

(2): The things being Inekari etc.

A/N: Oooh things are heating up and fast! Long chapter too! I had a lot of fun writing this chapter. I hope you have fun reading it… Show your expression of hate or happiness by… REVIEWING so could you…

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