-----Chapter Thirteen-----

It was an extremely boring and annoying day. Well, to Videl anyway. It was her day off and she had nothing better to do. Not only that but Erasa (not being able to stand Sharpner's presence) had left. Her father had also gone to "train" which left Videl alone with Sharpner.

She'd been enjoying sitting in the living room, staring aimlessly at the TV but she should've known he'd show up sooner or later to ruin her peace.

"Heya Videl," he said as he flopped down on the sofa. "Man, I'm bored."

"I bet," Videl said without any interest… Hmm… Wonder what Gohan's doing…

"We should go out on a date," he suggested excitedly.

Ew. "No, I'm not feeling well. Sorry."

"Are you sick?"

"Of you…" she mumbled.

"What's that?"

"Yeah, I'm sick," she said a little louder.

She endured his annoying presence for almost a whole fifteen minutes until finally, she'd had enough. She made up a lame excuse and went upstairs to her room. She should've known he wouldn't get the idea. He followed her up to her room.

"I brought you some soup," he said carrying in a tray.

Videl sighed. "Thanks… I guess."

"So—"

"You know what? I'm better now," she said suddenly as she got up.

"B-But—"

"I'm going to the mall. See ya."

But even that didn't stop him. He followed her like a sick puppy, only this time she had no idea. He followed her carefully, hiding every time she turned to look.

"Hmm, Capsule Corp," he said with a frown. He watched Videl went out back to knock on a door.

She looked very happy as soon as the door opened. He couldn't quite see what was going on, or who'd opened the door.

"Videl? What are you doing here? It's your day off."

Sharpner gasped. He knew that voice anywhere!

"Gohan!"

He moved to get a better look. He couldn't believe his eyes. Videl was leaning up, ready to kiss him. Sharpner glared. Did Hercule know about this? He smirked. There was no way he was going to let Gohan get Videl. No. Way.

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"I love your place," Videl said as she followed Gohan into his apartment. He'd just gotten out of work and Videl had no intentions of going home.

"Are you hungry," Gohan asked her as he opened the fridge to get some ingredients for a nice sandwich.

"A little," replied Videl before sitting on the sofa. She couldn't stop smiling. She just enjoyed every minute she spent with Gohan. Moments later, he joined her, handing her a sandwich.

"So was Sharpner driving you crazy," Gohan asked as he took a bite out of his sandwich.

"Very. He kept following me around. I just don't understand why daddy had to bring him back."

"It's pretty obvious Videl," Gohan replied. "Tell me… Do you know why your dad's so famous?"

"I'm sure I do, I just can't remember. He doesn't tell me anything either."

"Your dad's famous for being the "Strongest" in the world… And for beating Cell."

Suddenly, images of a green monster terrorizing the city filled Videl's mind. She remembered watching a video and seeing Gohan's dad with several others.

"He didn't, did he," Videl asked. She had a feeling her father wasn't at all that he said he was. She chewed slowly. Suddenly, she remembered sitting inside a small house eating dinner with Gohan as he told her that her father hadn't done anything to even help save the world at all.

"Nope."

She finished her sandwich and laid her head on his shoulder. She stayed like that, watching him eat. She began to feel frustrated with her once again. How long would she have to go through this? She was a bit disappointed when Gohan stood up.

He walked to his room and came back with a shoebox. Videl stared at it curiously.

"You wanted me to help you remember right? So, here it is," he said. He opened it and pulled out a photo. "This was taken after the long battle with Majin Buu."

Videl frowned. "Majin… Buu?"

Gohan nodded. "He's your dad's pink blubbery friend. He used to be evil, but he's good now."

Videl looked at the photo. She has standing with a group of people she didn't recognize, except for a few. She recognized Goku, Gohan and the two kids Goten and Trunks. They were at the lookout. They looked battered but it was as if none of that mattered.

"You died, you know," Gohan mumbled. He remembered how it felt to know he'd lost her. Then again, it wasn't like that was the only time.

Videl rested her head on his shoulder again. She couldn't believe how much they'd gone through. It surprised her that they hadn't just given up. She sighed. She closed her eyes for a moment as she listened to Gohan tell her about her past… Well the past that he knew.

Once it was late enough, Videl decided to head home. Not that she wanted to leave. She immediately regretted her choice. Then again, when didn't she?

"Where were you?" Hercule asked his daughter in a calm deadly voice. Behind him stood Sharpner. He was smirking as if he'd won some stupid game.

"What does it matter where I've been," Videl replied.

"Don't you dare—"

"I don't have time for this. I'm going to bed."

"You were with that freak!" Hercule snapped.

Videl turned to him slowly. "What—"

"I saw you. With Gohan," Sharpner added.

"You stay away from that monster, Videl!" Hercule shouted.

"Monster? Gohan's not a—"

"Don't—"

"Whatever. I'm not going to stop seeing him because you said so." Videl shot back.

"If you see him again, I'll be forced to send you away again," Hercule said threateningly.

Videl snapped. How dare her father just make sudden decisions? She was a grown woman for crying out loud.

"What is with you? I'm in my twenties! I'm not five and I can sure as hell take care of myself! Are you that sore of a loser?"

"Loser? What—"

"I know you didn't beat Cell dad! Gohan did!" Videl shot back and gasped. He never really told her he did, but she knew it. She remembered him telling her about how his father had died for him… For the world…

She glared at them both before storming up to her room. She couldn't—No. She wasn't going to let anything or anyone else get in between Gohan and her. She may not have been able to fend for her self before but now she was going to make sure she and Gohan were never going to be separated ever again.

With that small comforting thought, Videl fell asleep.

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"You know Hercule, save yourself he trouble and just get rid of Son Gohan," Sharpner suggested with a wicked smile.

How he detested Gohan. Not only was he smarter, stronger, cuter and somewhat famous but Gohan also got the girl. The girl he so badly wanted. Well, he was going to make sure he lost her for good.

"That way, Videl won't ever come back to him."

Hercule may have been stupid and a complete embarrassment for mankind, but the thought of getting "rid" of anyone scared him. What about his career? Surely, he thought, if anyone were to found out such a thing, my title would be lost. Taken.

"I don't think that's such a good idea. Videl would never forgive me," Hercule replied. He hated knowing that his daughter didn't like him as much as she used to before… Before she found out he was a fraud. He thought he could erase all that by trying to reprogram her memories but he should've known better. Maybe letting her have what she wanted would get him in her good graces. "Maybe I should just let them—"

"No!" Sharpner shouted. "I mean, no. He's way stronger than you. He'd embarrass your good name and title. He's smart and strong. He'd humiliate you to all the world."

"Well what do I do then?"

Sharpner smiled as if suddenly getting a great idea.

"Don't worry. I'll handle everything."

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