A/N: I finally figured where I will end part 1. And even better, I have that all written out on paper. I just now need to type it. I know I listed this under a Gohan/Videl fic, and she will be in it. She will first appear in this chapter, and will appear again somewhere further into part1 (I haven't divided the chapters yet, I just wrote it). After that… she will be there, but I'm not sure where (I haven't written it yet). Go ahead and read away, but could I get some reviews? Let me know if you like the story, if you like where it's headed and all that jazz. Enjoy!
Last Time:
Gently opening the door, Gohan entered to see Goten in the arms of Mrs. Briefs. Gohan released a sigh he didn't even know he was holding in when he saw his brother sleeping peacefully and sucking on his thumb. This baby was all he had left. He walked over and placed his hand on his little brother's head and renewed his promise. 'I promise to you I will never leave you, Goten, and I will never let anyone hurt you.'
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Gohan woke up the next day relieved that his brother would be okay. After breakfast, he thought he would go to his house and gather all his things to bring to Capsule Corp, Bulma told him last night it would be okay if he and Goten stayed there. He walked out the door and took off towards his house. He passed over the city on the way, and he noticed a very large crowd gathered.
'I wonder what's going on in Orange Star.' He thought. This was the city his mother used to send him to when he went shopping for her. He also found that he liked to wander the streets or sit and watch the people go about their daily lives. He landed in an alley a few blocks away. He walked out and noticed a large stage constructed in the middle of the city's park. The crowd of people gathered around was enormous. He walked closer, coming up on the side of the stage. As he reached the edge of the crowd, a short chunky man walked up to the microphone on the stage.
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It was a sunny day in Orange Star City, 'The perfect type of day for this announcement' thought the mayor. He couldn't believe this was happening. It was such an honor. He couldn't believe the city council went for it. Well, actually, he could. I mean, the guy's a savior!
"Ladies and gentlemen of Orange Star City, I appreciate your coming here. I have a wonderful announcement to make. The council of this city has agreed to my proposition. Starting tomorrow, we will now be living in the city with the Great Hero, Hercule Satan! He has agreed to move to our city! The greatest man alive will be living with us in Orange Star City!" The mayor held up a hand with his index and middle fingers in the shape of a V.
The crowd went insane with the announcement. The savior, the man who beat Cell was moving to their city. They were beside themselves.
"Please, settle down. I have another announcement. Mr. Satan is here today!" shouted the mayor to the crowd.
Hercule walked out from behind the curtain on the stage built for that day. As he approached the microphone, the crowd went even more insane. He stood in front of the microphone with both hands high up in the air, Vs on both hands.
"Wah-ha ha! Who's the man who saved the Earth! Who's your hero! I have decided to move to Orange Star City to settle with my family. Wah-ha-ha-ha! Now, I'd like to introduce my family. First, my beautiful wife, Demona." A lady walked out, but she didn't look like she was doing to well. She was average height and had midnight black hair and bright blue eyes. She was very pale. "Next, my beautiful daughter, Videl." A young girl walked out next. She looked about 9 or 10 years old. She was very short and had the same midnight black hair and bright blue eyes as her mother. Hercule moved between his wife and daughter, and placed an arm around each one's shoulders. "We are so happy to be here!"
The crowd exploded with excitement once again. Everyone seemed excited by this life changing announcement by the savior, well, everyone but one person; the young Videl Satan. Honestly, she was happy where they were. She didn't want to move. She missed her friends, and she wanted to go back to her old house.
She was at least happy for her father, though. He defeated that evil monster Cell. But one thing did nag at her mind; what happened to those other people that were there, the ones that her father called the "tricksters" and "magicians"? Something just did not feel right, and it made it a little hard to celebrate, even this long after it happened.
Hercule noticed the displeased look on his daughter's face. It had been like that since he told her they were moving again. With another roaring laugh, he held his hands high once again and announced their departure. As they walked toward the curtain, the mayor walked up to the microphone once again.
"People, please, I have one last announcement to make. Mr. Hercule Satan: in honor of your glorious victory over the evil villain Cell and your decision to move here and finally settle your family, the city council agreed unanimously to change this great city's name. As of tomorrow morning, you will no longer be living in the city called Orange Star City. It will be called…" he let the words hang in the air for a few seconds, for a more dramatic effect, "Satan City!"
Again the crowd exploded with wild cheer and praise. Hercule ran back to the front of the stage with his hands in the air again giving off thunderous cackling laughter. Videl smacked her forehead with the palm of her hand as she shook her head and silently groaned. She jumped off the back of the stage and started walking down the street. She glanced over her shoulder at the mob of people, all idolizing her father. He had gotten down from the stage and was signing autographs for the masses that flocked in front of him. The people thrust papers, shirts, sporting equipment, women's chests; everything but kitchen sinks were held before him, and he signed every single one, at 20 zenie a signature, of course.
'What a scam' Videl thought as she turned back around. Looking at the ground as she walked, she thought about the life she had to leave behind, again. This was the fourth time they had moved in the last two years. The first three came before her father beat Cell. He chose to be a professional fighter, and that just didn't seem to pay the bills. So they had to move, to somewhere cheaper. After he beat Cell, however, the money seemed to roll in. Endorsement deals, interviews, talk shows… the list of thing grew and grew with everyday. It had been like this for the last nine months. Videl didn't think she could handle much more of this.
"Little girl, look out!" a screaming voice broke her thoughts. She looked up dazed by her own lack of attention to see she was in the middle of the street, and just in front of her was a police chase. The car they were chasing was going to hit her! It was going to fast to swerve or stop. It was a few feet from her, so she let a small whimper as she braced herself for the impact.