Demands:

One-shot:

Disclaimer: I don't own DBZ.

A/N: I got the idea for this fic while writing about what happens in Chapter 14 of Past Relived. If you like this, look out for that chapter, if not the whole fic. I thought what if Shenron went… well, more evil and OOC? It doesn't seem fair that the Z senshi just have to collect seven balls then can get practically whatever they desire. And in this fic, people can be revived more than once and Mirai Trunks didn't die. So, now the dragon's tired of it, and is inventing some 'terms and conditions.'

Likely to contain some Gohan angst. Set just after the Cell Games. Somewhat AU, as it doesn't follow the series. Kind of like one of those odd 'Angst/Humour' fics. Hard to fit them both into a fic usually… The humour's mostly there to lighten the mood. Probably more 'General/Angst' though.

Very short. Anyway, enjoy:

"ETERNAL DRAGON, BY YOUR NAME I SUMMON YOU FORTH: SHENRON!" yelled Bulma.

The sky darkened. The Z senshi looked around. They were on Kami's lookout, which looked very different with the sky so black…

The dragonballs glowed and a green, very impressive looking dragon shot out of them: Shenron.

"Before you make a wish," said Shenron, staring at Bulma. "You must know that there are some new terms and conditions concerning the dragonballs."

"Sure," said Bulma. She wasn't really concentrating, no one was. They were all just thinking about the wish they were about to make. No one thought to ask Shenron what the terms and conditions where, and the dragon chose not to elaborate. If they didn't want to know, that was their decision… Everyone looked at Gohan, ready to let him make the wish. Gohan smiled.

"I wish you would bring my father, Son Goku, back to life," he said simply.

The gang expected a 'your wish has been granted', nothing like what happened. Shenron practically ignored what had been said. Instead, he replied, "how much do you care about your father, Son Gohan?"

"A lot." Gohan's answer was immediate.

The dragon stared at him for a moment, before finally questioning, "Enough to die for him?"

"Yes," said Gohan firmly, though he felt a little shaky. In truth, he just didn't know. It wasn't like he'd ever been put in that position… but if he was, he would die, right? He wondered why Shenron was asking him.

"You would die in order to bring your father back to life?" the dragon sounded surprised.

"What do you mean?" asked Bulma before he said anything.

"An eye for an eye," said the dragon. Everyone looked confused. Shenron sweatdropped, and opted to explain as quickly as he could. "With the dragonballs you restore many lives, leaving few dead. At first it wasn't so bad, but now it effecting the natural order of the planet too heftily. You are damaging the planet, although your intentions are good, so now we use an eye for an eye policy. An eye for an eye," he repeated, red eyes settling on Gohan. " A life for a life."

Suddenly, Gohan understood. So did everyone else. Their gasps surrounded him. They looked horrified and shocked all at once. He didn't need to look up to know that, it was from knowing them all for so long. Even Piccolo and Vegeta looked shocked, though not quite as horrified, but the two were good at masking emotions.

Gohan was now faced with an awkward decision, one that would not just affect him but everyone who'd known him. He thought about it.

All my friends are my dad's old friends, reasoned Gohan. They'd all be happier to see dad standing here rather than me… especially because it's my fault he's dead… I'm such a fool! We could have avoided all this if I hadn't been so cocky…I don't think they'd like me normally anyway, it's only because I'm 'Goku's son'. Which means I'm nothing without dad…And it's my fault we're in this mess… I bet he hates me. Damn this, I'll never train again. He paused for a moment. Everyone was staring at him, knowing he was fighting some kind of mental battle, yet they were helpless. Nothing they could do… Can you even train in Other World? Wait, of course you can, Dad trained under King Kai, didn't he?

He'd make his decision.

Gohan grimaced. This was the hard part. Shenron watched the boy patiently. Gohan sighed, deciding to get it over with.

"I thought about it," he said softly. "And it's worth it. Please revive my father, Son Goku. I'm willing to accept the consequences."

"WHAT?"

"GOHAN!"

"YOU CAN'T!"

Their shouts were all far too late, of course. Gohan smiled at them all. "It was nice knowing you all. Tell my mom I'm sorry…"

As he spoke, Shenron's eyes glowed red. "It has been done," he boomed. Gohan felt a strange feeling around him, then burning pain. He shrieked in pain unintentionally. Everyone stared. Total helplessness: the worst feeling in the world.

All of a sudden, Gohan just collapsed to the floor. One look at his eyes told them all they needed to know: they were totally glassy and lifeless. That was when the crying began and Gohan's body disappeared. Everyone stared at the place where he'd just lay, trying to suppress tears, except Vegeta, who just looked fiercely angry.

And then, the worst time… Goku appeared. Everyone stared at him, through blurry, teary eyes. Bulma fell to the floor, head in her hands. 'How the heck am I going to explain this?' she thought. And then, the shocker came. He was totally oblivious to what had happened.

"Hey guys! What's up?"

And at that, they all dissolved into a state of hysterics…

A/N: Do you like it? Sorry for character death, but it had to be done. It's Dark Shenron's fault XD Anyway, please review, all you lovely people… I worked hard at this!

UPDATE: Guys, do you really want me to continue with this? Even though it was written as a one-shot? I guess I could continue, if you want me to…