Chapter 2 – Flying High

Videl woke up as the bright sun hit her face. She looked at the clock, which read 10:00. She had overslept. Good thing her father had been out with Carrie all night. He would have killed her if he knew she wasn't up bright and early to train. She got up and quickly brushed through her short hair. She then went in the closet and slipped into a sports bra and some shorts. She ran downstairs and on her way out walked past the fridge and paused. She then continued on outside.

"Videl! Videl!"

Oh god…it was Carrie. Did she ever leave? Videl turned and smiled to see Carrie and Hercule sipping drinks by the pool.

"Going off to train my dear," Hercule asked.

"Yes, father," she responded.

"Make sure you're careful! Go at a steady pace…that body of yours needs all the help it can get."

Videl smiled and nodded to her father. He had no idea. Her body did need all the help it could get…but not the help he was thinking about. For once she just wanted to look like the movie stars. Maybe then, Gohan Son would look at her as something other than a training partner. She was strong enough. She could never beat a super saiyan, but she could kill her father instantly. She never had the heart to tell him because of his big head.

Videl flew off to the Son household, where she would meet Gohan. While in the air she thought. She did some of her best thinking while she was flying. How could her father do this to her? Did her mother mean nothing to him? Could she ever be as thin or as beautiful as her mother? Could Gohan ever see her feelings? What would he do if he found out? Her thoughts were interrupted when she noticed she had arrived and started to land. Gohan was already outside training with Goten. That little guy was so cute!

As her feet hit the ground Gohan's face lit up.

"Hey Videl!"

"Hi Gohan…Goten."

"Hi Videl," Goten said with a giggle.

"We were just going to take a break and eat something," Gohan said. "Is that ok with you?"

"Oh yes!" Videl said. "Fine."

"I want rice!" Goten said.

"Let's see what mom cooked, ok kiddo?" Gohan asked.

"Ok," Goten said, running ahead of Videl and Gohan.

"So how have things been?" Gohan asked.

"Well…same old same old I suppose. Dad's always got some girl over the house if it isn't Carrie. I can't stand her. Can you believe she's eighteen? She's only…"

"A year older than you," Gohan finished. "Disgusting."

"Yea…well I'm getting used to it. Training keeps me distracted.

"Well you've got an outlet," Gohan said as he patted her on the back. He rushed to the kitchen table and started stuffing his face so he could beat out Goten on some of the food. Videl chuckled. It was like feeding time at the zoo.

"Oh I'm sorry Videl…did you want something?" Gohan asked, almost embarrassed.

"No, I'm fine," She laughed.

"Oh…big breakfast huh!"

"No…I didn't eat yet today…I'm just not hungry."

"Well that's ridiculous! Eat something, dear!" Chi-Chi interrupted.

"Mrs. Son, I'm really fine, thank you!" Videl said.

"Ok, just promise you'll have something before you leave the house."

"Definitely," She said as she sat next to Gohan who was almost done.

The afternoon was great training. Although she got extremely banged up, it was great to have some practice and a good challenge. Training with two saiyans was not exactly easy work. The sun began to set and Videl sat down on the grass. Gohan joined her.

"We should probably get back. My mom will start worrying about Goten," Gohan said.

"Alright…well I'll see you tomorrow then," Videl asked between breaths.

"At least come back to get some water. You never ate today!" Gohan said with a smirk.

"Ok…water does sound good," Videl said.

The three entered the small house and were greeted by Goku.

"Hey kids! How was training," He asked with a smile.

"It was great," Goten said energetically.

"Well, Aren't you just a ball of fire again! Come on kid. You need to take a bath and then get to bed. Say goodnight to Gohan and Videl," Goku said between laughs.

"Okay…" Goten said sadly but agreeably. "Goodnight Gohan. I'll see you tomorrow, Videl."

"Goodnight," The two said.

"Can I get you guys anything," Chi-Chi asked.

"Some water for Videl…and I'll take whatever you got!" Gohan said with a smirk.

"Water…" Chi-Chi said. "The kitchen's closed." She pulled out two glasses and filled them with water.

"Thank you Mrs. Son," Videl said with a smile.

"You're welcome, dear. So how was training today," she asked.

"It was so much fun. It's relaxing to just focus on training now," Videl responded.

"I bet. When I was your age it was all I did!" Chi-Chi said matter-of-factly.

Videl's vision started to blur. But she managed a smile as Chi-Chi went on. She started to feel really nauseous. She begged herself not to throw up in front of Chi-Chi…in front of Gohan! Did it suddenly get hot in the house? She started sweating like crazy. Water! Some water would help. She grabbed for the glass and knocked it over as she fell out of the chair and her head hit the hard floor.

"Videl?" Chi-Chi flipped out.

"Videl!" Gohan screamed as he went to see what was going on. He lifted her limp body. "She's passed out."