Authors Note: Once I got back into a typing mood I was able to get 2 whole chapters done this time. Sorry it took so long. Unfortunately this means it might take longer for my other story to get posted especially considering I just started college so I might not be able to update for a while. Sorry for the inconvenience. REVIEW!
"talking"
thinking
:communicating through a bond or telepathically:
dream or something happening within a dream
"talking within a dream"
something written/read like a sign or a note
Disclaimer: I don't own any DBZ.
Chapter Thirteen: Victorious Reunion
Pan stumbled to her feet and panted heavily. She was having a hard time staying conscious. By now Goten and Kumori had made it over to Trunks but they were still trying to wake him up and Goten was trying to regain enough of his energy in order to help Pan fight. Pan growled and clenched her fists as Youkai snickered slightly.
"Well I must admit that you have proven to be quite bothersome. I will just simply have to show you what I am truly capable of." Youkai stated before he powered up to his max.
Pan gasped at his new power but it died on her lips as she saw 2 figures appear directly behind Youkai. Pan looked on in shock and amazement when she realized exactly whom the 2 figures were.
"Ha ha! Now you see what you are truly up against." Youkai stated cruelly when he saw her astonished face.
Pan had completely forgotten about Youkai upon seeing her father standing just 20 feet in front of her. Her eyes welled up with tears and her lip quivered as she desperately tried to form words. Youkai noticed her glistening eyes and knew that something else besides his power had grabbed the Saiyan's attention. He hesitantly began sensing for other kis only to discover 2 directly behind him. 1 wasn't much higher than a foot-soldier's though greatly suppressed; the other however, was unbelievable. It was higher than anything he had ever felt before. A power like that wasn't possible. He hoped that he was simply imagining the 2 kis but he had a sinking feeling that they were indeed real.
"Da-…Daddy?" Pan asked cautiously.
"Oh no…" Youkai paled as his suspicion was confirmed and he slowly turned around.
Youkai was soon met head on by a large fist making contact with his face. He was sent flying backwards. Gohan looked at him with a look of hate and rage. He lowered his fist and looked over to where Piccolo and Majuub were completing the task of finishing off the last of the soldiers. Piccolo landed and crossed his arms over his chest as Majuub made his way towards Goten, Trunks, and Kumori. His eyes subsequently focused on Goten and Kumori who sat next to Trunks and were staring at him; his gaze then moved over to his daughter. Walking forward he waited patiently for Youkai to dig himself out of the pile of rubble that was before him.
"Dad you're back!" Pan cheered happily.
Gohan looked at her and his expression softened slightly. He smiled warmly at her.
"Hey Panny. Why don't you go over there and take care of Trunks while I handle this guy." Gohan stated firmly, indicating that this was a command not a request.
Pan smiled brightly and nodded before running over to where Goten, Kumori, and Trunks were. Bending down next to Trunks she lifted his head into her lap as Majuub finally joined the group, standing off to right side of them a bit. Pan brushed a few stray strands of hair out of Trunks' face before turning back to watch her father kick Youkai around as though he were nothing but a beach ball.
SCENE CHANGE
Goten and Kumori were just about to jump into the battle in order to help Pan when suddenly Gohan and Yamako appeared right behind Youkai. They both gasped upon seeing them and remained completely frozen from shock. Only Pan's arrival brought them out of their trance and they stepped aside so Pan could look after her mate. Goten sank to 1 knee from the shock of not only seeing his brother again but seeing him in Super Saiyan 4. He had only seen Gohan in that form once before in his life and that was back when the Evil Shenrons attacked. Gohan's ki was so high. It was unlike anything he had ever felt before and it was all more than he could take. Kumori stood slightly behind Pan and Goten, between the 2 and watched in astonishment as the person who had helped train him tossed Youkai around as though he were a rag doll. He looked over at Yamako who was now standing next to Piccolo and smiled. She had been right after all. She had succeeded in bringing Gohan back to them and now all that was left was to wait for Gohan to finish Youkai off once and for all. He turned back to the fight and joined Pan, Goten, and Majuub in enthusiastically cheering for Gohan.
SCENE CHANGE
Piccolo and Majuub had finished off the soldiers and they were heading over to help Pan when suddenly Gohan and Yamako appeared before them. Majuub only paused for a second to look at the pair in shock before deciding to go over by where Goten and Kumori where looking after Trunks. Piccolo, however, stopped dead in his tracks and looked at them for a few moments in shock. He for 1 had believed Gohan dead and gone. Now here he was right in front of him. It was then that he concluded that this is why Yamako had left 2 years earlier. He smirked and floated down to the ground and crossed his arms over his chest. On the inside he was beaming with pride as he witnessed the man he cared for deeply and had once trained battle Youkai with so much power. He also beamed with pride at the girl that he had guided in her mental powers use them so productively and become so powerful with them and her other abilities. It wasn't long before Yamako joined him and he quickly dropped his smirk as well as the look of pride and replaced it with his usual set look. He eyed Yamako out of the corner of his eye as she stood next to him and imitated Vegeta's usual stance. He noticed the slight smirk plastered on her face and knew that she had read his thoughts revealing the pride he held for both Gohan and Yamako.
"So this is what you've been up to for the past 2 years." Piccolo stated emotionlessly as he looked at the fight again.
Yamako smirked slightly and nodded. "But of course…you didn't think I would come back empty handed did you?"
Piccolo smirked and discreetly looked at her out of the corner of his eye. He then set his sights forward once again as his smirk slowly disappeared.
"I presume you've heard about Goku and Vegeta?" Piccolo asked turning his head ever so slightly towards her.
Yamako nodded slightly, almost unnoticeable. Piccolo turned back forward and lowered his head slightly.
"Sorry Kid." Piccolo said, sympathy and regret hardly apparent in his voice.
To everyone else the emotions wouldn't have been evident. But Yamako knew him better than almost anyone and the small traces of both were painfully obvious to her. Yamako knew both Vegeta and Piccolo better than almost anyone alive. She was able to read their expressions and emotions better than anyone.
A wide smirk broke out on her face. "Don't be…they'll be back soon." Yamako stated as she glanced at him slightly out of the corner of her eye.
Piccolo jerked and turned to look at Yamako with a confused expression written on his face. Yamako smirked even wider and stepped forward heading towards her parents, Kumori, and grand-uncle. Piccolo simply watched her go for a few seconds, trying to figure out what she meant before following her. He knew better than to ask what she had meant. She was, after all, Vegeta's granddaughter and questioning her could very easily lead you to your death. Besides her meaning would be made clear soon enough. Yamako was never 1 to hold out on her meanings for very long if she could help it. The 2 soon stood next to the others about the time Trunks was recovering from his fight with Youkai. Trunks was now standing next to Pan embracing her in a tight hug as he and the others watched Gohan fight with Youkai. Yamako and Piccolo both stopped and joined them; turning towards the fight taking place between the most powerful Saiyan in the universe and the most powerful and ruthless tyrant to ever threaten Earth.
SCENE CHANGE
Trunks stirred in Pan's lap causing Pan to look down at him. Trunks moaned and blearily opened his eyes and looked around. Once his eyes focus he finds himself staring up into the beautiful and worried face of his mate. He smiles slightly and Pan's worry instantly drops from her face. She leans down and hugs Trunks tightly while placing 1 hand on his chest. Trunks grips the hand on his chest lovingly and kisses her forehead. He turns his head slightly to see Goten, Kumori, and Majuub with their eyes set straight ahead on something obviously shocking and unbelievable. He looks back up at Pan curiously.
"Pan…what's going on?"
"He's back Trunks…my dad's back." Pan smiled brightly.
"What Gohan?!" Trunks exclaimed as he propped himself on his elbow and looked in the direction of the fight.
He saw Gohan using Youkai as a punching bag and a huge grin broke out onto his face. He rose to his feet and hugged Pan tightly after he had finished eating the senzu bean half. He soon joined the others in cheering Gohan on to victory.
SCENE CHANGE
Gohan punched Youkai in the face and sent him flying. He then appeared in his path and kicked him in the back sending him crashing and skidding across the ground. Gohan rushed forward and attempted to punch him in the stomach but Youkai got to his feet and took off into the air. Gohan's fist made an indent in the ground and he quickly looked up. He growled and disappeared, reappearing right in front of Youkai. Youkai's eyes widened in shock and pain as Gohan's fist was rammed into his stomach. Gohan pulls his fist out of his gut and knees him in the chin. The force sends Youkai into a back flip and Gohan quickly brings his clasped hands down on his stomach, sending him careening to the ground. Youkai lays motionless in a crater as he coughs up blood and moans in pain. Gohan slowly lowers himself to the edge of the crater and looks at Youkai with a sneer planted on his face.
SCENE CHANGE
All of the Z-Fighter's mouths dropped open in shock. They couldn't believe what they were sensing. They all knew whose ki it was they felt but it was way too high and they all thought he was gone forever. Jaketsu and Kurige leapt out of Marron's arms and danced around in happiness. Kasaiko smiled and hugged her father tighter. Krillin and Android 18 walked over and hugged Marron. Yamcha grinned and looked at Cherish and Emma happily. Bra and Bulma managed weak smiles for Videl but were still too traumatized by Vegeta's death to really be happy about Gohan's return. Jasumin and Chichi were still asleep in 2 of the many bedrooms in the Capsule Corp. complex. Videl's eyes welled up with tears and she slowly sank onto the couch.
"Gohan…" Videl whispered with tears running down her cheeks.
SCENE CHANGE
Gohan stood unmoving as he looked down at Youkai who struggled to get to his feet. Gohan gave a small half growl as he turned away and walked towards the others who were approaching him. Gohan changed back to normal just as the others came up to him. Piccolo and Yamako hung back with their arms crossed firmly over their chests and 2 small smirks plastered on their faces. Pan laughed as she leaped into her father's arms and cried into his chest. Gohan smiled and hugged her back. Trunks watched happily as his mate's every single joyful thought flowed into his mind through their bond. Majuub grinned from behind Goten and Kumori and gave Gohan a weak 'thumbs up'. Goten smiled and looked at Kumori who was supporting him. Kumori looked back at Goten and smiled before looking at Yamako. Yamako gave a small unnoticeable nod but made no other movement. Pan finally released herself from her father's grasp and returned to Trunks' side. Trunks placed a hand on her shoulder and lovingly gripped the hand that she had placed on his chest. Goten pulled away from Kumori and hugged his brother briefly before stepping back and allowing Trunks to momentarily shake Gohan's hand. Gohan smiled at them and then observed the changes that they had gone through in the last 2½ years. For the most part they hadn't changed other than their kis going up. But then again since they aged like Saiyans they wouldn't even begin to show age for at least another 2 decade (or more in Pan's case).
"It's great to see you again Gohan." Trunks smiled.
Gohan smiled back at him and looked at Piccolo. Piccolo gave a small smile and nodded.
"So is Youkai finished Dad?" Pan whispered sadly.
"Well…no. You see I know it might sound cruel but I thought he should suffer for a little while."
Gohan turned back around and walked over to the crater that Youkai lay in. Pan and the others followed. Yamako held back for a moment before unfolding her arms and followed at a casual pace. When they got there they found Youkai barely clinging to life and consciousness. Youkai managed a small laugh as he coughed up some more blood.
"So…have you finally decided to kill me? Or are you going to show mercy?" Youkai chocked out.
Pan sneered. "Did you show any mercy when you killed my grandfather?" Pan snarled.
"Or my father?" Trunks added.
Goten, Kumori, and Majuub sneered down at him and bared their teeth at him. The 5 then got into a circle and put their hands forward. Giving a yell they all gathered their ki into their palms and released it. Youkai attempted to cry out in pain but before a syllable could leave his lips he was being incinerated and was passing over into the Other World. After a few moments the 5 finally stopped their ki blasts and backed away. They turned around only to see that Gohan had already left. Yamako explained that he used Instant Transmission to teleport to Capsule Corp. in order to see Videl. After this they began to interrogate Yamako on where Gohan had been for the past 2½ years. Yamako told them exactly where he had been and how she was able to bring him back. Once she had finished explaining Piccolo quickly flew off to find Dende, Mr. Popo, and Korin in order to see if they were all right. Pan and the others, with the exception of Yamako, waved until he was out of sight. Majuub left a few minutes later to make sure any stray or deflected blasts from the battle hadn't caused too much damage or killed any more innocent people before heading to his village home to prevent his family from worrying about him too much.
"Well I guess we'd better go home and tell everyone about Dad and Goku. That is…if they don't already know." Trunks sighed sorrowfully.
Pan and Goten both lowered their heads somewhat as tears crept into Pan's eyes. Kumori glanced at Yamako who was smirking slightly.
"Well…don't tell them just yet. They're not gone." Yamako stated.
Everyone but Kumori whirled around and looked at her with confusion. Yamako's smirk merely widened and she gave Kumori an unnoticeable nod. Kumori nodded and slowly backed away before turning and taking off into the sky. Trunks and Pan glanced at each other in bewilderment. They both turned back to Yamako each with 1 eyebrow quirked.
"What are you talking about Yamako…?" Pan asked while giving her daughter a curious look.
Yamako gave a small smug smirk and crossed her arms over her chest confidently.
"You'll see soon enough…" Yamako stated as her smirk grew into an almost evil looking grin. "See you in a week. Later!" Yamako stated as she unfolded her arms, turned, and walked away giving a casual wave with her hand, making a peace sign but with her index and middle fingers together as she turned.
Everyone stood dumbstruck for a moment and Trunks and Pan glanced at each other before turning back to look at Yamako. Their expressions easily showing their confusion.
"But Yamako what are you…" Trunks trailed as Yamako blasted into Super Saiyan and rocketed off into the air.
Trunks, Pan, and Goten watched her go before turning and looking at each other. They looked for Kumori but noticed that he wasn't there so, unfortunately, they couldn't ask him about it till later.
:What was that all about…?: Pan asked Trunks.
:I don't know… But that's 2 things I want to find out about.: Trunks responded.
:2? …What's the other thing you want to find out about?: Pan asked with a raised eyebrow.
:I want to find out when you went level 3 and why you didn't tell me about it.: Trunks said, discreetly giving her a look expecting an explanation.
Pan smiled sheepishly and blushed a little. :Well…ah…I know it'll probably sound stupid but I didn't want to run the risk of you telling Vegeta or Grandpa by mistake.:
:Why didn't you want my dad or Goku to know?:
:Because…then they would have dragged me into the Hologram Room to train with them and I wanted to train with you.:
Trunks smiled kindly at her and laughed a little. :Oh Panny you know you don't ever have to worry about me telling them anything you don't want me to tell them. All you have to do is tell me so.: Trunks said lovingly as he hugged her gently.
Pan smiled and hugged him tightly in return as her eyes drifted shut slowly. She sighed in bliss and contentment. Goten looked at them strangely but remained silent.
:I know…and I'm sorry I didn't tell you. Forgive me?: Pan asked as she snuggled into his chest.
Trunks smiled warmly at her and buried his nose in her hair. Trunks breathed her lilac scent in deeply.
:You're my mate. Of course I forgive you. Just promise me 1 thing…:
:Anything…:
:Promise me that there won't be any more secrets between us ok?:
:Promise. No secrets.:
:I love you Pan.:
:I love you too Trunks.:
The 2 kissed passionately and Goten turned away to give them a little privacy. After a minute Trunks and Pan separated and Goten turned back around to face them. Goten knew that the 2 had just had a mental conversation and wasn't going to pry. The conversation was probably personal and possibly intimate and he DID NOT want to get into that aspect of their relationship. After all this was his best friend and NIECE'S love life he was talking about. Besides if it was something they cared to share with everyone they would when they saw fit. Shrugging to himself he looked to Trunks and Pan expectantly. Trunks and Pan caught the hint and nodded to each other. The 3 blasted off into the sky heading for Capsule Corp.
SCENE CHANGE
Gohan had powered down completely when he saw that his daughter and the others were going to be able to handle things and he quickly placed 2 fingers on his forehead and focused on his mate's ki. Locating it almost instantly he disappeared and in seconds he was standing outside Capsule Corp. No sooner had he lowered his hand than the door burst open and Videl appeared with teary eyes. Gohan smiled brightly at her and opened his arms. Videl put a hand over her mouth in shock as tears streamed down her face. After about a second she lowered her hand as a huge smile spread across her face.
"GOHAN!" she yelled as she literally flew into his arms.
Gohan wrapped his arms around her as she clung to him desperately, crying into his shoulder. Gohan's own tears soon sprang to his eyes and buried his face in her hair as he stroked her head.
"Videl…I've…missed you so much…"
"I've missed you too."
By now the entire Z-Gang had shown up at the door but none spoke a word as they watched the reunion between the 2 mates. Krillin had tears in his eyes as he saw his young friend standing before him. Jaketsu and Kurige were practically begging to go greet their uncle but a firm look from their mother held them back. Bulma watched from the distance as tears once again came to her eyes. She felt a wave of jealousy and envy flow over her as she watched the scene. It's not that Bulma wasn't happy for Videl but it was just hard to see her get her mate back when her own had just been killed. Bra noticed her mother's grieved expression and slowly walked over to her. She too was having a hard time watching the scene between Gohan and Videl considering her beloved father was dead. She hugged Bulma and gave her a small understanding smile. At that moment Chichi emerged from inside. She took 1 look at the scene before her and tears sprang to her eyes. She didn't know about Gohan's return like the others so her shock of seeing him was greater then everyone else's. Giving a weak smile she soon found herself running towards him.
"GOHAN!" she wailed as she ran ever closer to him.
Gohan and Videl separated and Gohan looked at his mother. Giving a smile he wrapped his arms around her as she hugged him. After a few minutes she finally released him and the 3 made their way over to the others. They had only gotten half way there when Jaketsu and Kurige bolted towards them.
"UNCLE GOHAN!" they chorused.
Gohan bent down and opened his arms as they ran into them. He laughed as he stood still holding the 2.
"I'm glad to see you boys too. Have you been good for that brother of mine?"
The 2 nodded furiously and laughed. Gohan set them down and quickly greeted the others with hugs or simple handshakes. Gohan had just entered the house when Jasumin came barreling down the stairs. She had felt a familiar ki and had raced down to investigate. She stopped dead in her tracks when she saw her grandfather standing there looking at her expectantly. Her eyes welled up with tears and her lower lip quivered as she desperately tried to form words.
"Hey aren't you going to come over here and give me a hug?" Gohan smiled.
"GRANDPA GOHAN!" Jasumin cried as she bolted into his chest faster than the normal eye could see.
Gohan winced slightly at the impact but quickly shrugged it off and laughed. He embraced his granddaughter happily as she sobbed into his chest.
"Whoa…easy there Kiddo. It's ok…I'm not going anywhere."
Jasumin looked up at him with tear struck eyes and smiled. Gohan smiled back and carried her into the living room as she snuggled into his chest so they could all wait for Pan and the others to arrive. It wasn't long before Pan, Trunks, and Goten walked in and joined them in the living room. Bulma and Bra instantly tackled Trunks and hugged him tightly. Trunks laughed and hugged them back. Goten was in a similar situation with Marron, Jaketsu, and Kurige all latched onto him. Pan simply walked over and hugged her mother and grandmother (Videl and Chichi were still too attached to Gohan's side to consider tackling her as they normally would) before rejoining Trunks' side. Jasumin smiled and jumped out of her grandfather's arms. She quickly ran over to her parents and leapt into her mother's arms. Pan embraced her tightly and gently snuggled into Trunks' chest as he held her.
"Where's Kumori?" Jasumin asked after looking around for him.
"Oh he took off somewhere. Probably to take part in whatever Yamako's doing." Trunks answered.
"Yamako's back?" Jasumin asked excitedly.
"Yeah… You know Trunks, Pan that's some daughter you got there." Gohan smiled.
"Yeah…" Trunks trailed quietly and Pan nodded.
"Where is Yamako anyway?" Yamcha asked.
"We don't know… She took off somewhere. She and Kumori both for some kind of scheme probably."
"Is it possible that they just went off to be together? I mean…aren't they going out?" Krillin asked.
Trunks and Pan looked at each other. "Yeah but…judging by what Yamako said before she left I think that they have some kind of plan going on." Pan said slowly.
"What do you mean by 'what Yamako said before she left'? What did she say?" Gohan asked.
Pan and Trunks gulped slightly. They looked at each other nervously.
:Should we tell them?: Pan asked.
:No we better not. We don't want to get their hopes up. I don't think Mom, Bra, or your grandmother could take it.: Trunks replied thoughtfully.
Pan nodded discretely and then gave a strict look to her uncle before he could say anything. Goten nodded nervously and kept his mouth shut. The others simply watched in curiosity as this scene played out in front of them. They would have asked but the look Pan gave Goten told them all that they weren't going to tell them. So they decided to let the subject go and get on with celebrating Gohan's return. But the atmosphere wasn't very pleasant since everyone was upset about the recent losses. But there was nothing they could do except try to deal with it and move on.
Author's Note: So Youkai is dead and Gohan has been reunited with his family. Unfortunately it's a bittersweet reunion as they grieve Goku and Vegeta. But what are Yamako and Kumori up to? You'll just have to see next time. Also I came up with the power levels of everyone for the 1st 2 battles and I thought I'd share them so you can see how everyone compares to each other, so here's the list.
Dragon Ball Destiny Power Levels Battle # 1
Goku: 6,000,000
SS: 34,000,000
SS2: 68,000,000
SS3: 170,000,000 (136,000,000 sustainable)
SS4: 272,000,000
Vegeta: 6,000,000
SS: 34,000,000
SS2: 68,000,000
SS3: 170,000,000 (136,000,000 sustainable)
SS4: 272,000,000
Gogeta: 12,000,000
SS: 70,000,000
SS2: 140,000,000
SS3: 340,000,000 (280,000,000 sustainable)
SS4: 560,000,000
Pan: 5,500,000
SS: 32,000,000
SS2: 64,000,000
Trunks: 5,000,000
SS: 31,000,000
SS2: 62,000,000
Goten: 4,500,000
SS: 30,000,000
SS2: 60,000,000
Gotenks: 9,500,000
SS: 64,000,000
SS2: 128,000,000
SS3: 320,000,000 (256,000,000 sustainable)
Yamako: 5,000,000
SS: 31,000,000
SS2: 62,000,000
Jasumin: 4,000,000
SS: 15,500,000
Jaketsu: 3,000,000
SS: 14,500,000
Kurige: 2,500,000
SS: 14,000,000
Kasaiko: 2,000,000
SS: 13,500,000
Kumori: 35,000,000
Bakemono: 535,000,000
Battle # 2
Gohan: 20,000,000
SS: 94,000,000
SS2: 188,000,000
SS3: 470,000,000 (376,000,000 sustainable)
SS4: 752,000,000
Goku: 9,000,000
SS: 43,000,000
SS2: 86,000,000
SS3: 215,000,000 (172,000,000 sustainable)
SS4: 344,000,000
Vegeta: 9,000,000
SS: 43,000,000
SS2: 86,000,000
SS3: 215,000,000 (172,000,000 sustainable)
SS4: 344,000,000
Gogeta: 18,000,000
SS: 90,000,000
SS2: 180,000,000
SS3: 450,000,000 (360,000,000 sustainable)
SS4: 720,000,000
Pan: 8,000,000
SS: 40,000,000
SS2: 80,000,000
SS3: 200,000,000 (160,000,000 sustainable)
Trunks: 7,000,000
SS: 39,000,000
SS2: 78,000,000
SS3: 195,000,000 (156,000,000 sustainable)
Goten: 6,500,000
SS: 38,000,000
SS2: 76,000,000
SS3: 190,000,000 (152,000,000 sustainable)
Gotenks: 13,500,000
SS: 80,000,000
SS2: 160,000,000
SS3: 400,000,000 (320,000,000 sustainable)
Yamako: 9,000,000
SS: 43,000,000
SS2: 86,000,000
SS3: 215,000,000 (172,000,000 sustainable)
SS4: 344,000,000
Jasumin: 5,000,000
SS: 20,000,000
SS2: 40,000,000
Jaketsu: 5,000,000
SS: 20,000,000
Kurige: 4,500,000
SS: 19,000,000
Kasaiko: 4,000,000
SS: 18,000,000
Piccolo: 65,000,000
Majuub: 40,000,000
Kumori: 40,000,000
Furinto: 40,000,000
Schiefer: 50,000,000
Gareki: 60,000,000
Ishi: 70,000,000
Kies: 100,000,000
Youkai: 600,000,000
Author's Note: Well there's the list of power levels for the 1st 2 battles and I'll post the others after the next battles are finished. Hoped you liked the chapter. Remember to review!