Author's Note: See Chapter 1.

Disclaimer: See Chapter 1.

"" Character talking

( ) Character thinking

Character talking telepathically

-------Love and Destiny-------

Gohan slowly opened his eyes after a nice two hour nap. (I needed that,) he thought, as he got out from under his bed and looked at the clock. It was 6:00 p.m. and the prom was in two hours. He needed to be at Videl's house ten or fifteen minutes before then, so he would have to get ready soon. He was even more nervous about the prom than he was when he talked about it with Sharpener. Gohan shrugged and walked out of his room, making a quick stop to the restroom to grab a towel. He made his way downstairs and out the front door, walking to the bath house. He opened the door and walked in, slowly shutting it behind him.

Twenty minutes later he walked out carrying a basket full of his dirty clothes. He was only wearing a pair of boxers since he didn't see the need to wear any other extra clothing along with his suit. Walking back into the house, he set down the basket of dirty clothes near another basket and walked upstairs to his room. He slowly entered through the door, seeing his mother waiting for him. He smiled and blushed at her at the same time.

"At least you had the decency to put on some boxers. If you were your father, he would've came up in his birthday suit."

Gohan grinned at his mother's comment and stood up in front of the mirror, letting Chi-Chi help him get dressed. (I'm just glad it's not my dad dressing me,) he thought, (Or else I probably wouldn't have a suit left to go out with.)

Chi-Chi helped her son dress for the next ten minutes, then smiled at him, "What do you think, Gohan?"

Gohan blushed, "I look like a penguin…a BLUE penguin."

Chi-Chi smacked her son in the back of the head, "Wrong answer! Let's try this again…what do you think, Gohan?"

Gohan smiled, "I look like a joke."

Chi-Chi smacked him in the back this time, "Can't you admit to yourself for once that you look damn handsome!"

Unfortunately, Goten was in the doorway and overheard what his mother said, "Yeah, Gohan! You look damn handsome!"

Gohan fell over laughing while Chi-Chi's face turned red, "Great…now my seven-year old son knows his first cuss word."

Goten scratched his head and just walked downstairs. Chi-Chi patted her son's shoulders, "I'll be downstairs finishing your dinner. Please try to keep the food off your clothes."

Gohan nodded, "I know mom…I know."

Chi-Chi walked outside giving Gohan some time to himself. Gohan just went over to his bed and sat down, looking at the floor, "What am I doing? I was scared fighting Frieza, Cell, and Buu…but this shouldn't be scarier than that! What's wrong with me?"

"It's because this isn't a battle, son."

Gohan looked up at the doorway to see his father standing there with a smile on his face, "I know you're scared, Gohan, but if there was a time to tell Videl how you truly feel about her…"

"Then tonight is it," Gohan finished his father's sentence with those words. He then stood up and walked over to Goku, "So dad…what do you think?"

Goku grinned, "You look like a blue penguin, Gohan."

He quickly paid for that remark as he felt a hand smack him in the back of the head. Goku stumbled a few steps forward and turned to see his slightly angry wife. Goku looked back to his son, "You look handsome. If only you had my hairstyle, you'd look like me when I married your mother."

Gohan smiled, instantly feeling better, "Thanks dad…that means a lot."

Chi-Chi clung to her husband's arm, "Dinner is on the table, Gohan. Your father is taking me to Videl's place so I can help her get dressed."

"Gotcha…I guess I'll see you both later. Thanks for helping me dress, mom."

Gohan started walking out of his room when his father stopped him with his voice, "Hey Gohan?"

Gohan turned to his father, "Yeah?"

Goku put two fingers to his forehead and quickly found Majin Buu's ki, seeing as it was the easiest to find, "We're proud of you, son. Just go out there tonight and have fun. Let it all go…"

Gohan was about to reply, but his mom and dad disappeared before he had a chance. Gohan slowly walked downstairs to the living room and then made his way to the kitchen. Sitting down, he placed napkins all over his suit and began eating his dinner.

Mr. Satan screamed in horror when he saw two people appear out of nowhere near Majin Buu. He sighed in relief when he noticed Goku's hairstyle, "That's quite a tri…technique you got there, Goku!"

Goku smiled and turned to Mr. Satan, "Thanks! It comes in handy. Oh…could you help Chi-Chi find Videl's room?"

Mr. Satan nodded, "I heard that your wife would be helping my daughter. I guess she wanted someone close to a mother figure to help her." Chi-Chi walked up to Mr. Satan and the two walked off towards Videl's room.

Goku quickly went into the kitchen when his nose picked up the scent of food. His stomach growled from not having any dinner at the time he usually ate. He grabbed whatever he saw on the table and shoved it into his mouth, eating it in a fast manner, and swallowing the food in a few gulps.

Mr. Satan walked up the hallway and pointed to the door on the far left at the end of the hallway. Chi-Chi bowed, "Thank you."

Mr. Satan smiled, "No…I should be thanking you and your family. I haven't seen my Videl truly happy for a long time." Mr. Satan gave Chi-Chi a soft pat on the back and walked away, leaving Chi-Chi to head up to the room by herself.

She quietly walked up to the door and knocked on it, "Videl? It's me."

"Come in."

Chi-Chi opened the door and closed it behind her, slowly. She walked over to Videl who was sitting on the bed, wearing nothing but her underwear, "I guess you're ready to be dressed?"

Videl stood up and smiled, "Yes. Thanks for helping me Chi-Chi, though I must ask you one favor."

Chi-Chi nodded, "I'll turn around while you put it on."

Videl giggled, (She must've gone through this before.)

Chi-Chi turned around and put her hands over her eyes while Videl took her bra off and stepped into the dress, bringing the waistline of it up to her waist. Then, she zipped the back of it up and locked the zipper in place, "Okay Chi-Chi…"

Chi-Chi turned around and opened her eyes, smiling, "Oh Videl…you look so beautiful."

Videl blushed as Chi-Chi knelt down to her feet and caught sight of something under her bed. She pulled a shoebox out, the one containing her footwear. She opened the box and took out both high heels, helping Videl slip her left foot into one and her right foot into the other. Videl slowly walked a few feet without any problems, "Good thing I practiced walking in these."

Chi-Chi then placed her hands on Videl's shoulders, "Videl…don't be afraid. I know that tonight may be the night you want him to tell you everything, but it might not. It's up to Gohan at this point, but…"

Videl turned around at Chi-Chi, "But?"

Chi-Chi grinned evilly, "It might not be a bad idea to throw him some seductive looks. Just, don't do anything that would cause you to give me grandchildren early, okay?"

Videl nodded and hugged Chi-Chi, a tear escaping her eye, "Thanks mom."

Chi-Chi hugged her back and felt the little tear dropping on her arm. She pulled away and wiped off the wet spot on Videl's cheek, "There's just one more thing you need to be taught and that's why I'm here a bit early. I'm going to show you a few moves as you walk into my son's vision and towards him. It might even torture my little boy."

Videl smirked, (THIS should be interesting.)

Majin Buu pointed his antenna at the turkey, "Turn into…CHOCOLATE TURKEY!" A beam was fired at the turkey and it instantly became a chocolate turkey. Goku's eyes widened and he applauded as he tore a leg off of the turkey.

"Oh man, a chocolate turkey leg," he began drooling, "And the bone I'm holding it by is made of hard butterscotch!" Goku then bit into the turkey, talking with his mouth full, "MMMMM! Carmel and nougat! Buu, you're the greatest!"

Buu smiled and picked the other leg off of the chocolate turkey, dancing, "Me gonna eat you UUUUUUUUUP!" He threw the leg into his mouth and chewed on it, swallowing the whole leg a few seconds later. Goku and Buu laughed happily.

"Oh man…why did Bulma send you over here?" Gohan sunk lower into his chair, "I'm not feeling well right now." Gohan looked out the window to see his little brother and Trunks playing, then turned his attention to the man standing before him, (This was the last person I wanted to see tonight…)

"I thought I'd bring Trunks over here to play with Goten since I'm going to be challenging your father once more," said Vegeta.

"Great…can things get any worse?"

Vegeta grabbed Gohan by the collar of his shirt, "Look here, boy! We Saiyans are not a race of cowardice. We have been able to overcome every obstacle, no matter what the situation or how tragic the outcome may turn out to be!"

Gohan smirked, "So how are you going to overcome no sex for two months?"

"Shut up, boy! I don't even want to hear that! The point is that you cannot turn into chicken shit right now! This is your chance to prove that you're a man!"

Gohan raised a brow, "Are you actually encouraging me?"

"Baka! I'm just trying to make sure that all of the remaining Saiyans in the universe aren't cowards!" Vegeta released his grip on Gohan's shirt and walked out of the house, watching the little kids spar. Gohan suddenly felt a person appear behind him and grab him arm, "Ready, son?"

Gohan turned his head and smiled at Goku, "Ready, dad!" Goku teleported himself and his son to the Satan mansion, leaving the house empty.

Vegeta ran back inside and looked around, "I felt that clown's energy here! Then he vanished…with Gohan." He ran back outside and looked up at the sky yelling at no one in particular, "GET BACK HERE YOU COWARD!"

Goku appeared with Gohan in the living room of the Satan castle and then let go of his son's arm. Gohan smiled when he saw his mother coming down the stairs, "Hey mom!"

Chi-Chi walked up to her son and kissed him on the cheek, "Hey Gohan…have fun tonight."

Gohan nodded as Goku wrapped an arm around his wife and gave Gohan a little wave before using his Instant Transmission to teleport him and Chi-Chi home. Gohan stood in the large room with Videl's corsage in his hands. He heard a knock at the door and walked over to it, opening it up. He smiled when he saw who was at the door, "Hey Bulma."

Bulma smiled and walked into the room, closing the door behind her, "Hey Gohan. Are we all set to go?"

Gohan smiled, "Just waiting for Videl to make her appearance…"

Videl looked at herself in the mirror and took a deep breath, (Okay girl, it's showtime.) Videl exited her room and walked down the hallway towards the living room. She made herself known by the sound of her high-heels clopping against the floor. Gohan turned to look at her and his jaw hung open, feeling as if it were going to drop to the floor.

There she stood…her dark blue dress sparkling everywhere when she moved. It reached down below her knees, covering the bareness of her upper legs. Her high heels were also dark blue, matching her dress as well as her eyes. The dress fit so…so perfectly on her. Every curve and detail on her body showed well with the dress. Gohan felt like he was going to collapse at the way she moved. The way her hips swayed as she walked towards him, the seductive look in her eyes, and the sweet smile that she was giving him caused him to stumble backwards and land on the couch, sitting on his rear, "Videl?"

"The one and only, Gohan…ready for the dance?"

Gohan stood up on his wobbly legs, "I…have to go to the bathroom."

Videl walked up to him and pointed down the hall, "Second door on the right," she turned her attention back towards him and raised her index finger. She started drawing circles on his chest and said in a whispered voice, "I'll be waiting for you."

Gohan's face turned red and he rushed to the bathroom, opening the door and closing it behind him quickly. Videl turned to Bulma and winked. Bulma giggled at Videl and Videl joined in with her.

Bulma finished her giggling, "Let me guess…Chi-Chi?"

Videl nodded, "Yes, how did you know?"

Bulma smiled, "I used those exact moves on Vegeta during our honeymoon night, but they didn't work nearly as much as they did with you and Gohan."

Videl grinned, (This is going to be an interesting night.)

Gohan splashed cold water on his face, "Please don't let this be a dream. Please don't let this be a dream!" he turned off the water and looked at himself in the mirror. He was still blushing, although it had gone down from a bright red to a pink color on his cheeks. (Oh man…is Videl trying to seduce me or something?) Then one word came to his mind, (Mom. I'll bet she had something to do with the way Videl moved. She has been trying to hook us together ever since the first time she came to our house! Even so…Videl looked sexy, of course.) Gohan blushed again, "This is gonna be a LONG night."

Bulma had just about gotten the urge to either go after Gohan or leave him at the Satan mansion. Just as she took a step forward, Gohan walked towards the two ladies, "Sorry about that you two. Videl?"

Videl looked at him and blinked, "Yes?"

Gohan held out the corsage and Videl smiled as she lifted her arm and allowed him to slip it onto her wrist. He held out his arm and she locked her arm with his as they walked outside, following Bulma. Bulma opened the back door for the two teenagers and Videl stepped inside first, Gohan following in. Bulma shut the door and got into the driver's side of the limo and shut her door. She started the limo and then drove off towards Orange Star High.

Mr. Satan watched through the window as the limo drove off. He wiped a tear from his eye, "My little girl isn't little anymore. She's become a young woman, but if that boy does anything to hurt her--!" Mr. Satan shook his head, "No…no, that boy wouldn't do anything to hurt my Videl, would he?"

Mr. Satan sighed as he heard a sudden explosion that shook the entire mansion. He smacked himself in the head…he knew what had happened.

"Video game go BOOM!"

Mr. Satan shook his head, "I knew it. I had one thousand of those things made just in case I couldn't beat Cell with my skills. The next time I had the chance I used it on Buu and that didn't turn out well. Buu keeps playing them and every time he loses the video game explodes in his face. If I'm not mistaken, that makes number 102."

Videl looked outside of the window as Bulma drove through the streets of Satan City. She turned to see Gohan, looking down at the floor. She placed a hand on his shoulder and looked up at him. He smiled and turned to match his eyes with hers, "Sorry, I guess I'm a little nervous. This is the first prom I've ever been to."

Videl smiled, "Well, don't think you're the only one," she said as she took her hand off of his shoulder and continued to look at the various lights around the buildings. Gohan took a deep breath, (Don't screw up, don't screw up, don't screw up.)

Bulma sighed, it was too quiet. Neither one of them had truly made a move and she was hoping that before the end of the night, Chi-Chi and herself would have succeeded in playing matchmaker. (I can't say anything, or else I'll be interrupting,) she thought to herself. After a few more minutes, the trio had arrived at Orange Star High School. Bulma stopped the limo near a red carpet that had been rolled out to the gym.

Gohan smiled and got out of the car, offering Videl a hand. She happily took it into her own as she was helped out of the car, "Why Gohan, I could've sworn you said that this was your first prom."

Gohan rolled his eyes, "You make it sound like I've never heard of one before," he held out an open arm, "Shall we go, Miss Satan?"

Videl locked her arm with his while her other arm rested against his locked one, "Let's go, but you don't have to be so formal, Gohan."

Gohan blushed, but not just at Videl's comment. This is the first time he had been so close to the girl that he had so much admiration for. He began to sweat a little as the two of them walked towards a table near the entrance. There, one of the teachers was sitting at the table with what appeared to be a checklist.

The teacher looked up and smiled at the couple, "Ah, Mr. Son and Miss Satan. I'll just mark you off here," she made a checkmark near their names, "And welcome to the Prom. Enjoy yourselves, you two."

"Thank you," said Gohan and Videl at the same time. The two walked into the gym where the lighting was dim, but the extra blue lights, and the disco ball helped them see where they were walking. The couple walked up to a table booth together, until Gohan rushed ahead and pulled the chair away from the table for Videl, "Your seat, miss."

Videl lightly punched Gohan on the arm, "I thought I told you to quit being so damn formal." Gohan chuckled nervously, (Great, I spent years learning about this stuff only to find out that it doesn't work all the time. So much for being the perfect date.)

Videl sat down in her chair as Gohan pushed her up to the table. Then, he went to the other side of the table and sat down. He felt himself perspiring down his face, (Thank Dende that it's dark enough in here that she won't be able to see it.)

"Gohan? Are you feeling okay?" asked Videl, as she quickly took a napkin and wiped his forehead, "Maybe you should take off that jacket since you're feeling so hot."

(Damn it,) Gohan thought as he took off his jacket and set it on the chair.

"Hey there, you two!"

Gohan and Videl turned their attention to the voice that had just called out to them. They smiled, seeing Sharpener and Erasa walking up to the table holding hands. Sharpener sat down next to Gohan while Erasa sat down next to Videl.

"Glad you two could make it out here," said Sharpener, "We were just wondering if one of you decided to get cold feet and cancel with the other one."

"Surely you had a little more faith in us than that," said Gohan.

Sharpener looked over at Erasa and gave her a motion with his eyes. Erasa nodded and whispered in Videl's ear, "Girl chat in the restroom."

"Good idea," responded Videl as she and Erasa stood up, "We'll be right back, boys."

"Okay," said both male teenagers as the two ladies walked to the bathroom. Sharpener turned his attention towards Gohan.

"I had more faith in Videl than I did in you to be brutally honest, Gohan," began Sharpener, "You've been nervous about the whole thing before it even started…truthfully, you look like Hell. You need to relax, man. Let it go and enjoy yourself."

(That's easy for him to say…he and Erasa have already hooked up,) thought Gohan as he wiped more sweat from his forehead, (I just wish I had the courage that he has when it comes to women.)

"So? Has he asked you out yet?" asked Erasa, as she looked at herself in the mirror and put some more lipstick on.

"No," said Videl.

Erasa put her lipstick away and looked over to Videl, "Why?"

"Hell if I know."

"You think he might not feel the same way after all?"

"I don't know, Erasa…I hope not. I really hope not."

Erasa walked over to Videl and rested a hand on her shoulder, "Videl, if I were a lesbian I'd be nuts over you right now."

Videl blushed a deep red and backed away, "ERASA?"

Erasa giggled, "Just kidding, Videl. Don't take it so seriously. You need to chill out, girl."

Videl sighed in relief and smiled, "Thanks Erasa."

"…and that's how it happened, Gohan," finished Sharpener.

Gohan smiled at his friend, (At least one of us was successful tonight. Damn…I just don't know what to do.)

"Try doing exactly what I did Gohan. It should work," suggested Sharpener.

"Thanks, but no thanks. I don't want a red handprint on my face just because I touched Videl's bu—they're back."

Erasa and Videl walked back to the table and sat down in the same spots they were sitting in before they went to the restroom.

"So boys…ready for some dancing?" asked Erasa.

"I'll pass…my feet need a rest," answered Sharpener.

Suddenly, the song changed into a slow song and Erasa got up, "Ooooo! A slow song! Dance with me, Sharpy!" she exclaimed as she grabbed Sharpener's arm and dragged him to the dance floor.

Sharpener found himself being dragged back onto the dance floor, "Wait! I've already danced for twenty minutes straight!"

Erasa giggled as she continued to drag him to the center and began to slow dance with him. Gohan chuckled, "Boy…he is whipped."

"So are you, superhero," said Videl as she walked right in front of him with a smile on her face and took his hand into hers, "You have two options…you can come with me to dance of your own free will, or you can go just like Sharpener did."

Fearing that it might be ten times worse than that, Gohan got up to his feet and walked with Videl to the dance floor, "I'll go quietly."

Videl giggled and Gohan chuckled as they took to the dance floor. Gohan placed his hands on her lower back while Videl wrapped her arms around his neck. Staring into each other's eyes they began to move slowly on the floor, dancing just like #18 and Krillin had taught them.

"If I may say so, you dance quite well, Gohan," said Videl as she looked into the half-breed's eyes.

"Thanks Videl…I could say the same about you," said Gohan. Afterwards, Gohan and Videl continued to dance some more. At one point, Videl rested her head against Gohan's chest. She could hear his heart pounding fast. At the same time, Gohan blushed to the roots of his hair, (I can't believe she's THIS close to me. It's almost like a dream come true.)

Gohan dipped Videl at the end of the song, his eyes matching with hers once more. Videl smiled at Gohan as he pulled her back up to her feet. The two then quickly looked around, noticing all the other high school kids just staring at them. The girls gave an "awww" sound while the guys snickered and went "wooooooo". Both Gohan and Videl blushed as they walked off the dance floor and sat back down at their table.

Ten minutes later, Sharpener and Erasa joined them and sat down at the table. Erasa looked at Videl, "Awwww, you two were so cute out there! Why did you only dance one time?"

Videl blushed as Sharpener whispered into Gohan's ear, "Dude, I'd really appreciate it if you could find me a bucket full of ice. My feet are KILLING me!"

Gohan snickered as he got up from the table and walked away. A few minutes later, he came back carrying a bucket of water filled with ice and set it down near the table. Shapener sighed in relief until he heard Erasa say, "Ooooooo! I LOVE this song! C'mon Sharpy!" She grabbed his hand and dragged him back onto the dance floor.

Sharpener fell down but Erasa continued to drag him across the dance floor. Sharpener tried to stop himself with his small fingernails, but to no avail. The sound of his nails scraping the floor was the last thing that was heard from Gohan and Videl's table.

"So…I guess he doesn't need this bucket of ice water," said Gohan as he set the bucket under the table.

Videl laughed, "By the time she's done with him, he's gonna need a hospital and she's gonna need a leash."

Gohan smiled as he relaxed in his seat. Videl got up and walked over to him, sitting next to him and resting her head against his arm. Gohan blushed again as he heard the song end.

Then, someone began speaking into the mic, "Everyone, thanks for coming and making the Orange Star High School Prom a success." Everyone clapped their hands as the principal of the school paused. Then, he began to speak again, "Now, it is with great pleasure that I introduce to you this year's Prom King and Queen." He took an envelope from the inside of his jacket as Sharpener ran back to the table Gohan and Videl were sitting at, Erasa catching up to him.

"Finally, a chance to sit down," said Sharpener.

The principal continued, "And this year's Prom King and Queen are...Son Gohan and Videl Satan!"

Gohan and Videl's eyes widened, "What? But we only danced one time!"

Sharpener snickered, "Way to go, Gohan. Have fun dancing in front of everyone."

"In front of," began Gohan.

"…everyone?" finished Videl.

Erasa giggled, "Don't worry. You two will do just fine."

Sharpener looked at Gohan, "I hope you don't mind if I sit down and watch."

Before Gohan could reply, the principal spoke again, "We ask that everyone remain standing while our Kind and Queen dance."

"Aw, shit," said Sharpener as Erasa dragged him back to the dance floor, standing in with the crowd whom had formed a circle around the dance floor.

Gohan got up from his seat and took Videl's hand into his, helping her off of the seat and onto the dance floor. Videl blushed, but smiled nonetheless. The two made their way into the circle that the students had formed and faced each other. The song began as Gohan bowed towards Videl. Videl showed a similar mannerism by curtsying and holding her hand out in front of Gohan. Gohan smiled as he took her hand into his and rested his other hand on her waist. Videl rested her other open hand on Gohan's shoulder as the two began to move slowly to the music.

"Gohan," asked Videl.

"Yes, Videl?", answered Gohan.

"You're a pretty good dancer."

Gohan smiled, "Same to you, Videl."

The two continued to dance to the slow and romantic dance song, blushing a little from hearing all of the "aw" sounds from the ladies in the crowd. The two teenagers looked up to the stars as they both thought the exact same thing:

"I don't want this to end."

They continued to dance for a period of time.

"Uh…Mr. King and Queen? The song ended a few seconds ago," said the principal. Gohan and Videl quickly snapped back to reality and blushed as a few giggles came out from the crowd, but the blushing became deeper as they heard everyone applauding to the King and Queen of the Prom. Gohan led Videl back to their booth and sat down as the rest of the student body continued their dancing.

Bulma drove around to the front of the school as she checked her watch. (They're late,) she thought. Just as she was about to go in after them, she saw the two walking out of the school. Bulma unlocked the doors as Gohan opened the back door and helped Videl climb in. Gohan followed shortly after and shut the door beside him.

"Where to?" asked Bulma.

Gohan and Videl looked at each other and shrugged.

"Well if you can't think of a place, I have one in mind," said Bulma.

"Sounds good. Is that okay with you, Videl?" asked Gohan.

Videl smiled, "I trust her."

Bulma got an evil grin, "Funny, not once has Gohan ever said that to me."

Gohan stuttered, "What! Yes I have!"

"Oh really? When?"

"This…this one time!"

"Uh-huh…"

Gohan crossed his arms in disgust, knowing that he had lost that battle. Videl giggled uncontrollably as Bulma grinned and drove off into the night, knowing exactly where to go.

(And as soon as I leave them alone, that's when they can finally REALLY get to know each other,) thought Bulma, (Yes, you truly are a genius Bulma Briefs! Who else but you could

come up with such a plot to hook these two teenagers up…not to mention being able to control a powerful Saiyan prince with threats and seducing acts.)

Gohan looked at the rear view mirror and knew what he saw. (That look in Bulma's face…she's up to something…I've got a bad feeling about this,) thought Gohan as the car continued to be driven down the road.