Disclaimer: Really, I should just make a whole chapter about how I don't own Dbz
A Cold Place Ch 9: Out with the old, and in With The New
Okay, before I get to the story, I want to give you a number power reading of the fighter's strength so far, but I can't be precise since there are all sorts of different ways to tell a person's reading. But I will do a comparison. These will be the strengths so far that they have, shown yet or not. Remember, this is there present max powers. I will give you another reading right before the head into the battle with the saiyans.
Average human martial artist:87
Cell:
Final Form:5,700,000
Goku:
Normal- 1,000,000
SSJ1- 4,500,000
SSJ2- 6,200,000
Gohan:
Normal:9,000,000
SSJ1:13,500,000
SSJ2:17,700,000
SSJ3:22,300,000(UNSUSTAINABLE)
Aurora:
Normal:8,500,000
SSJ1:12,600,000
Legendary SS: 17,000,000
Goten:
Normal:2,000,000
SSJ1:7,400,000
SSJ2:10,500,000
Vegeta:
Normal:950,000
SSJ1:4,200,000
SSJ2:6,000,000
Trunks:
Normal:750,000
SSJ1:2,100,000
Radditz:
Normal:620,000
SSJ1:3,800,000
Videl:
Normal:340,000
It was two in the morning and everyone had long since departed for their bedrooms. Videl decided to crash on the couch because her dad was still away on business, but Gohan had carried her to his bed. Aurora, Trunks, Goten, and Radditz all had their own rooms. Vegeta had gone back to his house, but he would be returning the next day with Bulma and a capsule house since they couldn't risk getting caught by Goku and the others. If they changed sides, the Goku would do anything to get his two children back. Gohan had them disable their ki concealer, so as to not arouse suspicions.
Gohan quietly made his way through his house, so he didn't wake anyone. This was probably the last time he'd get to train hard for a while. The rest of the day would be used to train Videl, Goten, and Vegeta. Surprisingly, Aurora had offered to train Radditz, since she was on par with Gohan's strength. Vegeta would also be training Goten and Trunks. Everyone pretty much had their days full.
Gohan made his way into his Gravity Room. What he saw once he opened the door surprised him. Goten was in Super Saiyan 2, and the controls were set and 1000x gravity. Despite the intense gravity, the child was moving at unreal speeds. Once Goten had taken sight of his brother, he slowly made his way to the controls and shut off the power. When he went to walk past Gohan, his brother had stopped him.
Gohan looked down at his brother that he hardly even knew, "You know, I haven't had a good sparring partner other than Aurora. Would you like a spar with me? Think of it as quality time spent together."
Goten snorted, "Like you could keep up with me. I am even stronger than Vegeta. But hey, if you want to get beat, then let's go."
Gohan and Goten smirked at each other as they got into fighting stances. Gohan also noted Vegeta's stance evident in his brother's form. That would have to change. Vegeta rarely won a battle with that fighting form. Moments passed as the two half saiyans sized each other up. Goten marveled at how Gohan's form seemed like a river. Flowing. Within a blink of an eye, the two disappeared and both fighter's face had the other's fist smashing into them. The fight had begun.
Gohan dodged another right punch that his brother had thrown at his stomach. Then another left to the temple was dodge. Next, a leg sweep failed. Gohan smirked. Goten's skills were amazing. Other than his overly-offensive fighting, Goten wasn't that bad. In fact, Gohan didn't find any other things wrong with the kid's form. What he lacked in tactics, he made up for in speed. For what he lacked in experience, he made up for in brute strength. It was obvious that Goten had been training for years. Gohan could hardly keep up with his moves in this state. The boy was just too fast. They must have been too loud, because all the other people in the house were wide awake and huddled at the door, watching the two brothers spar.
The smirk on Gohan's face disappeared as Goten's fist connected with his jawbone, causing Gohan to crash into the ground. The others watched in awe. How could a boy land a direct punch on the invincible Gohan? But it did happen, and Gohan did rise from the crater fast. Goten smirk as he could feel his brother suddenly become serious to this spar. Gohan began to take off the weights that he always had around his waist and ankles. They fell with a loud thud as Gohan turned his attention back to his brother. For once in his life, Goten did not know what happened. Gohan had disappeared right before his eyes, then he felt a gust of wind right behind him. Before he could turn around, the whole world seemed to fade to black as he was knocked out.
Videl and the other spectators slowly came into the room to check the two for injuries. They both seemed fine, but Gohan was wheezing a little, showing how strong Goten must have been to make Gohan sweat and pant for breath. Gohan told them goodnight and picked up his brother in one hand, and his weights in the other arm.
When Goten awoke the next morning, he looked around his new room. All his fighting gear and gi outfits were hanging in the closet and his bed was really messed up. Then came the question. How in the hell did he get to bed? The last thing that he remembered was fighting with his brother, then just blacking out. He slammed his fist into his forehead. He lost. But how? He never loses! Once he collected himself, he headed to the shower, then eventually downstairs.
Everyone was awake, and eating! Just by looking at it, one would describe it with one word. Pandemonium. Or chaos. Whichever you prefer. Gallons of juice, eggs, rice, and toast was flying every direction. Goten waited for the right moment, then jumped into the food race.
Fifteen min. later…
Burps erupted from everyone in the room as they patted their stomachs. Each had a slight smile on their faces. But things had to be done. LOTS OF THINGS! Gohan and Videl told the others that they would be back later. But Gohan had a few more rules to give out. He turned to Aurora, "I want you and Radditz in the GR for the next four hours. See how much he can take, then build him up."
Aurora nodded and grabbed Radditz and drug him by his arm to the gravity room. Then Gohan turned to Goten and Trunks, "You two are going in after them. Goten is just fine, but I want Trunks to be even with Vegeta by the time the month is over. Also, Bulma and Vegeta will be here soon. Tell them to put up their capsule house out back, and I want Vegeta to help you two in the GR. But for now, you can play games on my TV if you wish. Just make sure no one goes into my room. Got it?"
They two children nodded and flopped onto the couch. With everything in order, Gohan and Videl left the house and he flew her to her house. They landed on her balcony and entered her room. Slowly, they packed all of her things up into capsules. But as they finished they last of her things, the door crept open. When they looked at the door, they noticed that it was Hercule. Gohan frowned and turned his head away to get his control back into order. But the one who was really fuming was Videl. All the lies that he had told her over the years, the money and fame that meant absolutely nothing anymore, and the fact that he had a part in her mother's car accident kept her in a fight with him every time he would show his face. Now was a time that she wanted to just tell him to fuck off, but something held her from doing so. Maybe it was pity for what she was about to do.
Hercule was confused. He had just returned from his trip and wanted to say hi to his daughter before heading to his own room with Felicia. But what he saw was an empty room with his daughter and a boy. A BOY! She was not allowed to date unless the boy could beat him in a fight. And this punk looked like he would fly off if a gust of wind would come by. He would just not hear any of this, "What the hell is going on here? Why is your room empty, and WHY THE HELL IS THIS PUNK IN YOUR ROOM?"
Gohan frowned, 'Punk? Who the hell is he calling a punk? He is so lucky that Videl wants her father alive. Don't know why though. He's an ass.'
Videl also picked up that comment about Gohan being a punk. And to tell the truth, she would rather him without his arms. Just as he opened his mouth to yell again, Videl ran towards him with unreal speeds and chopped him in the neck and Hercule slumped to the floor unconscious.
Gohan lifted an eyebrow at Videl, who only shrugged and responded, "He was getting annoying."
They both laughed and finished up, leaving after writing a note for Hercule about her leaving.
Once they got back to Gohan's house, the headed strait to Gohan's bedroom. This was the first time Videl got to look at it for a long time. He had Tatsumi mats just as the other bedrooms, but his were blood red. His bed was a king size and had yet more blood red drapes and pillows. The blanket was pitch black and the sheets seemed to be black silk. There was a big screen TV opposite the room, with a DVD player and a Playstation 2. There was a dresser on one side of the room and on the other side was the bathroom. It seemed to be exactly like the one that she had, minus the feminine touch. His closet was near his dresser and it was a walk in.
After putting away her stuff, they walked to the GR. Once they used the computer to look inside, they found that Radditz and Aurora were still in there, but they seemed to be finishing up. That seemed odd, because it had been five hours, not four. Gohan looked at the gravity reading. 450x. That surprised him. But that's when he noticed that Radditz was a Super Saiyan. He looked more intently at Aurora and Radditz. Aurora looked like she was weightless, but Radditz looked awful. Sweat was pouring from his body like crazy. The one arm pushups that he was doing was taking everything that he had just to keep going, 'hmm,' Gohan thought, 'Maybe Radditz has what it takes to stay alive through this after all'.
Gohan motioned Videl to follow him as he entered the GR. The gravity kicked back to normal, which caused Radditz to collapse onto the ground exhausted. His heavy breathing was a key sign that he was spent on energy, but he still held his Super Saiyan form. Gohan looked at Aurora, and gave her a look that she took as that he wanted to know how Radditz fared against his exercises, She smiled slightly as she looked at Radditz. Gohan knew what that meant. His uncle was doing well.
On the other hand, Radditz looked up at his nephew and smiled, "Afraid yet? I know that me being a Super Saiyan doesn't surprise Aurora, because she's one as well, but what about you? Does it terrify you knowing that I'm better than you?" He waited for Gohan's response, but was enraged when all he got was a smirk. He tried to raise himself up to throw a punch at Gohan, but his body was just too damaged to do so. He helplessly watched Gohan walk up to him and gave his body a sharp pinch, which made Radditz very angry.
Gohan laughed as he handed a senzu bean to Aurora, "You know, you won't ever get better Radditz if you keep that attitude up. There are three basic things you have to know during a battle. One, expect the unexpected. Two, keep a clear mind. And three, know that you have limitations and someone will always be better than you." He smirked at Radditz' scowl, then turned to Aurora, "Can you please give that to him? You can kick him around first, just to teach him a lesson, but I want him at top form tomorrow. That's when training really starts."
Aurora nodded and watched Gohan and the silent Videl leave. When she turned to Radditz, she noticed him staring at her.
Radditz involuntarily shivered as he waited for her to hurt him before healing him. He took his eyes off of her and closed them to wait for the blows to start. But, seconds later, his eyes shot wide open as he felt soft, silky lips brush against his own. Slowly, Radditz closed his eyes again and bathed in the warmth that radiated off of Aurora's body. Without warning, he tasted a very bitter taste enter his mouth, then felt all of his wounds disappear. It took a few second to realize what happened, but Aurora had fed the bean to Radditz through a kiss. Once she broke free, she got up and left, leaving a stunned Radditz behind to think about the kiss they just shared.
Outside the GR, there was a very impatient Goten tapping his foot on the ground, with his arms crossed and waiting for the GR to clear, so he could train without distractions.
End Chapter
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