Man how long has it been since I last updated? Well anyway I hope Ivan gets here soon, I want my days off school! Ehem… (composes self) this chapter is finally up and I think I completely forgot or lost interest in a story or two I forgot. I better get crackin on that stuff. Enjoy the story! Oh and if there's anything you think I need to change don't be afraid to say it in your review.
Only One Shot
Chapter 13: …and Suffering
Gohan sat staring at the wall. Well, not that there was much to do in solitary confinement. You didn't have any room to stretch your hands to the sides at least halfway. The only thing you received was some pill to keep you alive and a tiny cot that had seen WAY better days and looked ready to fall apart if you breathed on it. It would be better to just sleep on the floor.
Gohan swore to any almighty god that watched over the people of earth that he was losing both of his minds (A/N: saiya-jin and human for your info…ok back to the story). He was starting to see green dogs running after pink flying cats that were chasing after a tie-dye mouse with wheel legs that chased after black cheese which ran for its non-existent life.
Just as the mouse ate the cheese, the cat ate the mouse, and the dog ate the cat, his cell door opened. He looked up from his bizarre world to stare at a pig wearing police officer clothes and eating a sandwich. "Come on boy you get one phone call." The pig snorted, taking a big bite out of his sandwich. Gohan stared at him for a moment, processing this.
"What's wrong with you boy?" Gohan shook his head and rubbed his eyes. When he looked up Pig Officer Pork was replaced with Fat Officer Porker. He blinked a few times and was led to the phone. "Don't take too long boy." Gohan just stared at him. "I'll be out here waiting when you finish so don't try anything." Gohan just nodded and stepped into the booth.
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"I swear he's losing his mind in there, we DEFINETLY need to get him out." Avon commented as he leaned against the wall. "We also need to get him away from Videl before she drives him to the destruction of Earth as we know it." The secret elevator opened and Vegeta stepped into Trunks' hidden room under the apartments.
Nanami was asleep with Cujo, Trunks and Heiji were staring at Vegeta, and Avon acted as if it was a natural occurrence. Vegeta had stepped into the room with a black suit complete with red tie and briefcase. He was looking at his gold diamond studded Rolex as he came in and the diamond in his ear seemed to wink at them.
"This better be important Avon, I don't like wasting my time. Trunks, Heiji." Trunks and Heiji shook his hands. Avon scowled. "It IS important. It's about Gohan." Vegeta raised an eyebrow and pulled out a cell. He dialed a number and placed it at his ear. "Mary, it's me Vegeta, yeah, cancel all appointments today…and for the last time stop calling me VEGGIE!!!"
He hung up the phone with a snap and placed it in his pants pocket. Trunks snickered but immediately shut up from his father's glare. "So the little bastard finally got caught huh?" Avon shook his head. "Girl he was working with while he was undercover squealed." Vegeta raised a curious eyebrow. "Possible mate or another lawsuit and restraining order?"
"Possible. They're all over each other!" The Saiya-jin Prince grinned. "It's about damn time." He shoved Trunks out from his swivel chair from infront of his huge screen high tech comp, making him go sit somewhere else. Propping his feet up—much to Trunks' disgust—Vegeta leaned back in the chair and looked at Avon, a silent signal to begin.
"His sniping was perfect; he was taking out each of Cortez's closest men one by one. Then he, Gerard, and Gordon were placed together to take the place of two now dead detectives to take over the case and find the sniper. Cortez didn't know it was Gohan at that time. After awhile Gohan started falling for Detective Satan, Videl."
"Damn detectives, always sticking their noses into everyone's busine—WAIT did you say Videl? SATAN VIDEL? That weakling's DAUGHTER?!" Avon rolled his eyes. "ANYWAY Hercule died and they said it was a sniper attack. I've seen the pictures Vegeta and Gohan would NEVER do anything like that. It reminds him of the Saiya-jin Hunts."
They were silent for awhile, remembering their hardships after the Saiya-jin Hunts. Saiya-jins who were found later were brutally killed on the spot. Vegeta and Bulma divorced, Trunks stayed with his mother for awhile then left, not able to take her and his step-father, Heiji on the run with his daughter Nanami after his wife was murdered, and Avon faking his death.
They were surprised at how much the Cortez's screwed up their lives. His cousin Barney had taken Avon's fiancé and tried to kill Avon, his other cousin Roberto married Bulma and now they had an ample supply to Anti-Saiya-jin Bullets, his children looked for them everywhere, and to think it all started with Miguel Cortez and his hatred for the Saiya-jin race.
"Alright I'll help Gohan get out of jail. It won't be a guarantee though." Avon snorted. "Are you kidding Vegeta? You win every case you're put up to!" Vegeta smirked. "What can I say; I AM the true King of Lawyers." Heiji rolled his eyes. "More like the Prince of all Egos…" Vegeta glared. "You want to pursue that statement a little further you puny earthling?!"
Vegeta roared, flinging Trunks' chair back as he sat up. "Bring it on monkey boy!" Trunks had to grab onto Heiji and Avon held Vegeta back. They stood there glaring daggers, everyone either shouting about how they should stop fighting or how they were going to kick the others' ass. No one heard the phone ring except Nanami who had woken up from the fighting.
She picked up the phone, ducking a flying vase, and chirped a "Hello!" into the phone before waiting patiently for the other person to say something. On the other side of the phone line Gohan blinked as he heard something crash and obscenities being thrown at each other like a food fight during highschool lunchtime.
Nanami? Is that you?
"Yup!" the little girl chirped. "Hi Uncle Gohan!"
Hey princess. Where's your dad?
"Fighting with Mr. Veg…Veg…Veg…Veggie."
Gohan snickered. I see…
"They're yelling lots of bad words at each other and throwing stuff. Mr. Trunks and Uncle Avon are trying to stop them."
I can imagine…anyway when they stop fighting tell them to get me out of jail. Can you do that for me princess?
"Yup! I miss you Uncle Gohan."
I miss you too princess. I'll talk to you later okay? Tell Mr. Veggie to bring you with him when he comes to see me so we can talk.
"Okay! Bye Uncle Gohan!"
Bye princess.
Nanami placed the phone back on its cradle and walked over to the fray. "Mr. Veggie, Uncle Gohan said to get him out of jail and bring me too!" Everyone stopped to stare at the little girl. "Let's go Vegeta!" Avon yelled as he dragged Vegeta out of the room, Nanami skipping after them happily.
Heiji and Trunks stood in stunned silence. "…so what should we do now?" Heiji shrugged and they stood in silence once more. Cujo barked loudly and both the men jumped, Trunks jumping into his chair. "Damn dog…" Trunks remarked and Heiji nodded in agreement, both glaring at the dog.
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Gohan was shoved back into his cell by Mr. Porker and sat down against the wall just staring into space. He was wondering how his life became a living hell. "Oh yeah I forgot, happened the moment I was born…" he muttered and lay on the floor, placing his hands behind his head to stare at the ceiling.
-Flashback-
A two-year old boy put on a jacket and headed for the door. "Where are you going Gohan?" Gohan stopped at the door and turned to look at his mother who leaned out of the kitchen. "I'm gonna go work mama." Chichi gave him a smile and hugged him. "Be careful okay? Don't do anything illegal." Gohan smiled. "Yes mama."
He walked down the street carrying a box from the grocery store that was supposed to go to another one. He stopped at the P Mart and went inside. "I got to eat too ya know? 'Ey don' give me your excuses ha? Jus' gimme mi money 'kay? 'Ey don' give me that shit! Yeah, yeah, fuck you too papi."
Gohan laid the box on the counter and looked up at the Mexican man who was hanging up the phone. "I got your box Hernando." Hernando smiled toothily and ruffled Gohan's spiky hair. "My little favorite ninos! You got my package! You're reliable, I like that!" he opened up the register and handed Gohan $100.
"A little extra for you and your mami 'kay?" Gohan stared in awe at the money and shoved it into his pocket hastily. "Thank you Hernando!" Hernando waved at the little saiya-jin as he ran off. "No little ninos thank you! I've been waiting for this stupid package forever! Say hello to your mami for me!" Gohan waved and turned the corner.
He was halfway home when he bumped into a gang of human and saiya-jin boys. "Hey kid where ya going so fast?" Gohan backed up a bit and looked at the ground. "I'm just going home." The boys laughed. "He's just going home huh? What do you think Coli, should we let him go home?" Coli cracked his knuckles. "After the streetlights turn on."
Chichi walked out of her room with a scared look to see Gohan come in blue and purple. "Kami Gohan what happened to you!" She hugged him and let go as he placed something in her hand. "I was able to keep the money for you mommy." As she looked at the crumpled $100 in his hand she cried and hugged him. "You're a good boy Gohan; you're a good boy…"
-End Flashback-
"Mother…" Gohan breathed and blinked away oncoming tears. "Would I have to do this killing if you were here? Would it be different? If so, how different? Would you finally leave the father I know is not mine? Would we ever leave the pain we had to endure for so long?" Gohan sat up as his cell opened. "Mr. Son your lawyer, niece, and father are here."
Oh yeah I did it. I updated before Ivan hit and yes…NO SCHOOL!!! WOOHOO!!!! YEAH!!! I have SOOO many tests tomorrow and ya know what? I'm not taking them! All thanks to Ivan! Go Ivan, go! (laughs) Ok I'm stopping now. I hope you like the little flashback into Gohan's past life. If I get 100 reviews before I finish this story you can bet I'll give another special on whatever you want. Maybe even Gohan's life BEFORE the Saiya-jin Hunts. That flashback is a glimpse on what he did for his mother. Well, I'll update after Ivan hits so peace out! Oh, and don't forget to review!