Gohan groaned as he opened his eyes, he turned and felt his head pound. 'God my head!' Thought Gohan as he slowly sat up and winced, his body was still sore, he kind of liked it, he sat blankly staring at the wall for about ten minutes trying to recall his night and why he was in so much pain. 'All I remember is going out with Barry, we were at Purple Moon and I got into a fight…then I went back in and…blank…I can't remember…' He stood up and walked to the bathroom before splashing his face to wake up some more.
He suddenly started smiling something and it was god awful, he sniffed around before determining it was him.
'I smell ripe…I should shower' Thought Gohan as he remember the guy from last night. 'I do hope that guy is fine though' his mind flashed to the brunette by his side. 'She was pretty upset…but at least one thing was made clear, I am painfully out of shape, my form was really lacking, if I was going to continue fighting I would need to seriously train but thankfully I won't be doing that' as he walked back to his bed before seeing clothes on the drawer next to the bed.
'At least I can get cleaned up' Gohan spent about thirty minutes in the shower before brushing his teeth and washing his hair, once he was done he donned a white T shirt and brown long pants and black sneakers.
He exited his room and started his walk to the cafeteria, he got there and started picking his meal before waiting for it to arrive, to his surprise he saw Power Girl stomp her way out of the hallway and she had a furious look on her face.
"Hey! New guy!" Exclaimed Karen as she approached, Gohan flinched at the volume. "How could you get into a fight with a normal person!?" Asked Karen she was ready to pound his face in, Superman turned the corner and saw Power Girl.
"Hey Karen, what's wrong? Why are you yelling?" Asked Superman as Karen looked to him before pointing a finger at Gohan.
"This jack ass beat a civilian and now the guy has a minor concussion!" Said Karen as Superman's eyes widened before looking to Gohan with a questioning expression, Gohan coughed uncomfortably as he laughed sheepishly.
"Well...beat him is a strong word" Said Gohan as Superman looked less than amused. "Okay hold up it wasn't my fault the guy was an asshole" Said Gohan as Karen scoffed.
"So you beat him, you do realized you could have killed him if you hit too hard!" Said Karen as Superman nodded.
"Ya Gohan, I am quite disappointed hearing this" Said Superman as Gohan sighed in defeat.
"But he didn't and that's what counts, Bats pill actually stripped Gohan of his strength" Said Flash as he walked into the cafeteria as Karen's eyes widened. "Technically it was even fight, Gohan barely beat the guy" Said Flash. "He was a Mixed Martial Arts Champion, don't you see the slight bumps on his face, the raw skin, his eye is a little red, I don't have super vision and I can see it" Said Flash as he shrugged. "Plus I saw the whole thing" Said Barry.
Superman rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "I guess…" Said Superman. "As long as Gohan never beat the guy down because he could" Said Superman before gaining a smirk. "So I take it your night out was entertaining" As Karen's jaw dropped.
"Cl-Superman! You can't be serious!" Said Karen as he just smiled at her.
"It's fine Power Girl, the guy is fine, he might have a headache for a while but he isn't permanently hurt" Said Superman as Batman appeared behind him scaring all the super powered beings near him.
"He is right, Matt Macoy is fine, but Gohan don't let it happen again" Said Batman as Gohan just sheepishly nodded, Karen looked real mad but she kept quiet no point arguing if Batman was going to do nothing.
"Gohan, your documents will be ready four days, after that it will take about a week to get the tests set up, you will be an American citizen, where do you want to live?" Asked Batman as Gohan looked to Flash.
"Barry, you live in Central City right?" Asked Gohan as Barry just grinned. "Central City it is" Said Gohan as Batman nodded before walking away, Karen looked to Flash with wide eyes.
"You told him your real name!?" Questioned Karen as Barry nodded.
"Ya I saw no harm in it, plus he couldn't exactly call me Flash in public" Said Barry as she just stormed off. "She is really worked up these days, I think your face irritates her Gohan" Said Flash as Gohan deadpanned causing Barry to burst into laughter.
Superman chuckled before walking off. "I gotta go, places to go, people to save, see you around Gohan" Said Superman as he disappeared down the hall.
"I also have to go, Central City won't patrol itself" Said Flash as Gohan nodded.
"See you later" Said Gohan as Flash gave him a salute before zipping off, Gohan's food arrived not to long after and he started eating away.
The week went by pretty fast, Gohan stayed up in the tower though, he may have had fun that night out but he didn't want to cause another problem, he mostly remained in his room doing nothing but reading up on the planets history and their advancements in science so he knew not to accidently write down something that would cause a uproar or land him in a mental institute.
The day came and Gohan was sitting in the cafeteria where he usually was while he ate and read when Batman walked up to him with a bunch of documents.
"This is all you need, I do need to take a photo of you and then I will give you your ID as well" Said Batman as Gohan nodded and took the documents. "Follow me, I have set up a room where you can take your picture, by tomorrow your ID will be ready and so will the tests, you will be tested on your knowledge of Physics, Mathematics and Biology along with your ability to speak, comprehend and write English" Said Batman as Gohan nodded, he doubted he would struggle with those, he was more intrigued by this world's history, clearly dinosaurs are extinct so he really wondered how that happened, what could get rid of dinosaurs? He stopped when he noticed the dark knight stop before showing him a chair in the corner of the room, he promptly sat and waited a couple seconds before Batman told him to stand.
"Alright, that's all, be ready to take your test tomorrow, better have a clear mind" Said Batman as Gohan nodded.
"Ya, I will revise and then call it a night, still I am not too worried about the papers, I am more worried about the fact that I could accidently write down a formula that isn't supposed to exist yet, I mean the tech here is good, but still worlds away from my earth" Said Gohan as Batman raised an eyebrow.
"Really now? Why don't you change that?" Asked Batman as Gohan's eyes widened.
"You mean show this world tech that should still be another hundred years away?" Asked Gohan as Batman nodded.
"That's not a really good idea…I mean the tech…criminals could make with it would be devastating to say the least" Said Gohan as Batman shrugged.
"We already have twelfth level intellects, Warlords, creatures with a ridiculous amount of strength and healing factors and machines that can steal power, that can bring our world to its knees, the only thing keeping them away is the fact that the Justice League is here, we are all that stands between the lunatics, villains and the citizens of the world, so introducing tech like you describe wouldn't be a bad idea if you used it to help us protect everyone, you might not join the league publically but you can still help us while leading a normal life, start a business and release tech that the public can handle and create the real tech for the league and even for yourself" Said Batman as Gohan listened, this wasn't a half bad idea, this way he could still help the league without needing to lift his fists or his power level.
Gohan nodded as he suddenly had a goal in mind before determination burned in his eyes. "Thanks Batman" Said Gohan as Batman just nodded before he turned and left.
Gohan left as well returning to his room to revise a little.
The day went by pretty fast and soon the next day arrived and Gohan who was now donning mens chino black pants and a white buttoned up shirt but the top buttons that held the tie were open, he had a black blazer on and black casual smart shoes, he was being led by Batman to Wonder Women who was waiting for him.
"There you are! Hera I thought you weren't going anymore" Said Wonder Women as Gohan chuckled before seeing Barry zipping in.
"I hear you are going to take a super difficult test" Said Barry as Gohan looked to him.
"Yep, hopefully I pass with flying colors" Said Gohan as Barry just clasped his shoulder before laughing.
"Of course you will" Said Barry as Wonder Women spoke.
"Let us go Gohan, you don't want to be late now do you?" Asked Wonder Women as Gohan shook his head.
"Let's go' Said Gohan as he followed Wonder Women to the invisible jet before leaving the Watch Tower and heading towards Central City, where he would take the test.
Once Diana landed the jet, he said goodbye to her and found himself walking along the pavement next to the road whilst looking down at his phone that Batman gave him for directions to the College institution, the sun seemed to have just risen from the horizon meaning it was around eight in the morning, he glanced down at his phone and saw was 8:18 AM in the morning, he walked for about thirty minutes before he saw a large building written Central City College and below that was written.
"Where great minds gather" Gohan glanced around and saw multiple people walking around, a lot of young people his age, he walked for the entrance and was about to open it when a brunette opened the door and bumped into him.
"Ouch…" Mumbled the women as Gohan realized she dropped her stuff, he quickly bent down to help her pick it up when she spoke. "Sorry I am in a rush, late for class" Said the women as Gohan chuckled.
"It's alright-" Said Gohan as his words caught in his throat.
"You're…" they both said in unison as he continued picking up the dropped papers.
"You're that guy that fought Matt" Said Bell as Gohan nodded.
"Ya, that was what? Last week?" Questioned Gohan as she nodded, once all the papers were picked up Gohan realized it was quiet.
"You study here?" Asked Gohan as she nodded.
"You?" Asked Bell as Gohan shook his head.
"No, I am here for an exam, going to see if I qualify for a PhD in three diiferent fields" Said Gohan as her eyes widened a little.
"Three different fields!?" Asked the brunette, Gohan chuckled.
"Yep, my favorite" Said Gohan as she wondered.
"Which?"
"Physics, Mathematics and Biology" Said Gohan as she gave him a impressed look. "You look surprised" Said Gohan as she shrugged.
"Well not many guys I know that fight can also divide a fraction" Said Bell as Gohan chuckled.
"Oh no, trust me my mind is much sharper than my fists" Said Gohan as she was about to respond when his watch beeped, reminding him he had five minutes left to get the room. "Darn it, I have to go, anyways it was nice meeting you this time…" Said Gohan as he realized it would be weird if remembered her name from like a week ago so he pretended to forget.
"Isabella…" Said Bell as Gohan flashed a grin.
"Isabella, the name's Gohan" Said Gohan as he waved before he turned and started a light jog down the hall before seeing someone and asking one of the staff where he should go, they pointed him in the right direction before he disappeared from her sight.
She turned and realized she was late herself before she turned and ran in the opposite direction across campus.
The tests were surprisingly complex but Gohan didn't study all his life for nothing, he didn't encounter any sort of question that proofed to roadblock him, he wrote at an above average speed and finished his papers before leaving, he was told the results would be mailed to the person who made this test possible for Gohan, Gohan's mind immediately thought of the dark Knight and briefly laughed to himself at the thought of batman having a mail box or a normal email account and sitting behind a computer and checking his notifications.
He exited the institutions doors where he previously spoke to Bell, he just grinned, he was in a good mood, he felt he passed those papers with 100%, he had been doing those equations by the time he turned twelve, Chi-Chi sure put him through the ringer.
He was grinning to himself like an idiot and had an aura of happiness, he was starting his first steps of joining their society, he walked for like five minutes before he saw Bell sitting in the distance with Matt, Liam and Mia, he inwardly groaned, he was in such a good mood, he could always just snap vanish and fly away to where the invisible jet, but Batman made it clear this world was very observant, and he was already known because of his fight with the champion MMA fighter, so remaining as normal as possible is best, he already proved he was a good fighter, now he was about to prove he was a genius and take this world through an Industrial Revolution with the equations and tech he was going to introduce he will become known very fast and be stalked so learning restraint now would be the better idea.
He inwardly sighed at his own train of thought, why was he always so smart? He just continued on his intended trajectory, and was pretty close to them when Matt saw him approaching, he quickly got up before he stood in Gohan's path, Gohan just made eye contact with him, he prepared himself to get decked in the face and pretend it hurt.
Bell spoke and stopped Matt from saying something.
"Hey, Gohan…how was the papers?" Asked Bell as Matt eyed her suspiciously, Mia and Liam looked at her as well, since when did she know this guy, was she cheating on Matt?
Gohan spoke but never looked to her and kept his eyes on Matt. "Good, I think I passed" Said Gohan as Matt looked back and forth between the two.
"When the fuck did you two become so chummy?" Asked Matt. "Are you fucking my girl?" Asked Matt as Bell looked to him in irritation.
"Shut up Matt, no I just bumped into him today in front of the college, he was on his way to write some papers" Said Bell as Matt seemed to calm down before looking to Gohan.
"Well whatever" said Matt as he held out his hand. "You fight good and that calls for respect" Said Matt as Gohan glanced down at his hand in mild surprise, he didn't want to hurt Matt so he prepared himself for a punch but when he saw the hand he lowered his guard, Bell was surprised and Liam had a indifferent look on his face like he saw this coming.
Gohan reached out to grab his hand but felt a fist make contact with his face before he was thrown off his feet and onto the concrete near the pathway he was walking on, he felt his face sting before he sighed in relief inwardly, if he hadn't lowered his guard or his power level than that punch would have broken Matt's fist, Matt felt his fist throb but pretended it didn't hurt as he looked to Gohan.
"That's what you fucking get you fucktard, let's go guys" Said Matt as Bell looked angry at him, with an expression that said 'what the fuck man?' He either never saw it or skillfully ignored it as Liam and Mia just got up and started following, Bell gave Gohan a sorry look before following them, Gohan whose face was still on the concrete just slowly got up watch their retreating form, he stood before dusting himself off, he looked around and saw no one, he further his search and realized no one was around before he just continued his slow walk, not willing to actually catch up with them.
Gohan knew he would be able to mop the floor with Matt if he so desired, but being normal was what he decided and raising his fists was not his plan anymore plus Batman told him not to fight civilians anymore, he just continued his walk, until he reached the invisible jet with Wonder Women waiting.
"You are early, how was the papers?" Asked Diana as Gohan gave her a grin which spoke volumes, Gohan just sat down and waited for her to return to the watch tower, which she did.
Gohan got off and Barry was waiting for him. "So? How do you think you did?" Asked Barry as Gohan spoke.
'Honestly, it was easier than I thought it would be" Said Gohan as someone spoke behind him that gave him a fright.
"That's good hopefully, your credentials are ready soon and you can start to create the life you desire" Said Batman as Gohan nodded and turned before walking down the hall.
"Well I am off to bed, I am pretty tired" Said Gohan as Power Girl walked past him, the two not making eye contact or acknowledging each other as they passed one another, Gohan established he she didn't like him, he had nothing against her but he wasn't going to make a fool of himself by trying to greet her and watch her ignore him like a stop street, one particular new person caught his eye, it was Green Arrow, but he didn't know that.
The newest league member glanced at the retreating form of Gohan wondering who that was.
Karen approached Batman before talking. "Green Arrow was the one to pass the trial by combat" Said Power Girl as a guy with a green costume with a bow and arrow set.
"Okay, Green Arrow, Power Girl will show you to your room, get set up, you will be here for a couple days while I get you into the watch tower systems, then you can choose if you will live here or go back to earth and just come in when needed, congratulations on passing" Said Batman as Green Arrow nodded.
Gohan fell on the bed just fell asleep.
This chapter is much shorter than the two before this but it's still just filler lol, hopefully things go smooth and I can continue updating like this, remember if you want to help, drop me a pm and again I don't proofread so I apologize in advance for any mistakes or stupid loopholes on another note thank you X3runner, for your continued support on my fic, I appreciate it, but thank you for everyone who has followed or supported my story or me, I will give shout outs, you all are awesome, I hope to hear from you guys, nothing has quite the motivation as getting reviews.