Hey all. So uh, i know i mentioned this would have been a short chapter, and be up quickly. But sorta one thing led to another and i had a few different things i wanted to tweak in the story. So planned those out and this chapter ended up being longer than i originally planned, by a lot. To the point its split into two. So appologies for taking so long betwee posting but wanted to get my tweaks intk my lver all progression so i could write this better. Anyway hope you all enjoy this one!
Disclaimer: don't own anything here, using the characters for a story.
Videl's alarm started buzzing, causing the young girl to fling her hand from under the covers and hit the top of it. Finding the snooze button she sat up and rubbed the groggyness from her eyes. With a groan she got out of bed and stretched her arms over head and tensed her whole body as she pushed her hands towards the ceiling. She did not want to do anything today being a Saturday but she had no choice, it was her families big day. Or to be more specific, it was her fathers big day, but everyone gave her attention almost equal to her father.
A sudden knock at the door jolted her alert as she jumped a little in surprise. Heading on over to it she opened it to find one of the maids standing there.
"Oh good, your awake. Your father asked that you be ready within the hour. The two of you have a lunch appointment after your morning apperance. " she said bowing.
Videl just nodded and sighed at her. GettIng ready to Close the door, the maid clearded her throat to catch Videls attention.
"Also, Erasa and Sharpner called, they will both be here shortly. " Causing Videl to smile a bit.
Closing the door, Videl turned and headed for her closet to grab some cloths. Opening her closet she instinctualy grabbbed what she typically wore most days but then stopped. Today she had to look nice and appropriate for the press. Even her father would wear a nice suit instead of his usual gi, and he hated wearing suits. Not sure where to really start, she heard her phone buzz and headed over. Picking it up, she realized Erasa had texted her.
'Be there in 10, Sharpy too. Be ready for me.'
With that out of the way, Videl put her phone back down and went over towards her bathroom to get ready. With Erasa on her way, it would save Videl the hassle of trying to find something that looked good. She just had a horrible sense of fashion, so dressup always falled onto Erasa ever since they were younger.
Heading over to her bathroom, she closed the door and went to turn the water on. Setting it to hot, she stood back and let the water heat up as she took her pajamas off. Balling up her shirt she aimed and chucked it right ather hamper. Hitting the rim, the shirt unballed itself and mostly went into the hamper with just a bit holding it on the rim. Taking her bottoms off, she tossed them towards the hamper as she turned to check on the water.
Putting her hand under the stream of water, she let it fall down her arm. Finding it comfortable she stepped in and got under the stream of water. Videl let the warm water help get the tension from sleeping out, and the warmth felt great as well. She wanted to spend more time relaxing in the hot water but she knew Erasa took a while to get her ready, and she was almost there anyway. Sighing to herself she started washing her hair first as she knew Erasa would spend a lot of time on it. Not taking her time, she quickly put in her contitioner and let it sit on her hair as she started washing the rest of herself off. Letting the warm water wash the remainder of the soap and conditioner from her hair, she turned off the shower and stepped out. Grabbing one of her towels she started drying her hair as she walked out.
"Looks like your ready for me."
Videl instinctually shrieked and covered herself up with her towel only to see Erasa sitting on her bed with an evil like grin, then burst out laughing.
"Damn it Erasa thats not funny!" Videl yelled at her.
"oh come on, it was for me. Besides Sharpner is in the living room chatting it up with your dad. I wouldn't let him in here yet."
Videl didn't argue with her but just sighed. Wrapping the towel around herself now with a slight blush, she went over to her dresser to pick out some matching bra and panties. Erasa walked up behind her and looked for just a few seconds before picking something out for her.
"I take it you already have in mind what your going to dress me in, dont you?"
"Oh you know me too well Videl. Of course i do! I already knew before i even got here. Unless you got some new dresses i dont know about?"
"Not that i know about. Just go look." Videl said taking the garments Erasa had picked.
While Videl took what she was givin, Erasa went straight to Videls closet to find the perfect dress. Opening the door she looked at the rows of clothes. Not seeing anything different, she slowly walked the row looking for a specific dress. Eventually finding the one she was looking for, she took the hanger and carried it out and placed i on Videls bed.
"Why that one?" Videl asked seekng it. She did think it was pretty but she wasn't sure why Erasa would pick that one.
"Because it will look great on you thats why. Have i ever let you down on stuff like this?"
"Well, no but"
"Exactly my point, now hurry and put it on. I still have to do your hair and make up."
Slipping into the dress, Videl caught her reflection in a mirror and had to admit, Erasa always made her look amazing. Grabbing Videl by the shoulders, she sat her down on the bed and started searching in her bag for her make up kit. Pulling it out, Erasa sat next to Videl on the bed and started with some basic foundation.
"So, any idea about what your father has planned for today?"
"Honestly i have no clue. I dont even like today."
"Have you ever told him that though?"
Videl just sighed at that and Erasa just continued to get Videl ready. She knew what the answer was from her response though.
"Seriously Videl, when are you going to tell him?"
."I cant just go over to him and say 'Dad who really beat Cell, i dont believe you did it', he would be heart broken i dont believe him. Not to mention deny it. Until i find evidence, i wont bring it to him."
"Not this again Videl. Not that i dont believe you as well, but what are the odds you ever even run into those guys from the Cell games?"
Videl was a little shocked Erasa had to even ask that. She saw first hand the Golden fighter from earlier this week, and had personally seen her watched Saiyako on tv. As far as she was concerned that was the proof.
"That girl from Monday, she could fly, super strong, and could do those light tricks. Just like those people."
Erasa finished the basic make up and started grabbing some eye liner.
"I wont deny that she reminds me of those fighters but we dont even know who she is."
Videl had that look on her face the Erasa noticed and instantly recognized. Putting the eye liner down she crossed her arms.
"Alright Videl, spill it."
"No, you wouldn't believe me anyway." Videl answered looking back at her friend. She saw Erasa give her that look and she just sighed. "Gohana."
Erasa couldn't hide her surprise at that response and she looked puzzled how Videl came up from that.
"Well, the golden girl shows up that morning and shortly after Gohana. And yet again later that day the golden girl shows up to save me at the roof of the building. Both times she had the same pants Gohana had. And that time on the roof, i noticed a huge scar on her left shoulder. It was the same spot and pattern as Gohanas. And they both have little scars scattered all over her body. "
Erasa just sat and listened to Videl without saying anything which Videl was glad about. She just sheepishly looked away, she was sure Erasa would think she was crazy.
"Well, i will give you they look similar. From the glance i got, i thought it was Gohana as well. Even her hair was wild like hers. Her ponytail was a bit more out there. But they didnt have the same hair color."
"The fighters at the Cell games could change their hair color, and even could do similar things that the golde fighter could. Even Saiyako can do them."
"Ok granted the golden fighter and Gohana have similar hair, yeah I wont argue that. But Saiyako looks like her hair is totally different. And why are you calling her the golden fighter anyway?" she asked a little confused.
"Because she glows a golden color, and she fought those bad guys that morning. What else would i call her? "
" So you think they're the same person?" Erasa asked which Videl just nodded. Erasa decided to leave the golden fighter thing alone for now.
"Well, Gohana or not dont push it. I dont think Gohana is a secret crime fighter, but you do have a good point. Besides even if she is, she would tell us if she wanted. Plus Gohana is too nice to be that harsh. Hell, she had a mental break down over her father the day we meet her!"
Videl just looked at her friend, and she did have a point. At the moment it seemed like a toss up. Maybe she wasnt, and it was just an extreme coincidence. It wouldn't have been the first time she jumped the gun about a sigh she just sat there as Erasa grabbed her eye liner again and continued to apply it to Videl.
This whole time Videl was deep in thought over what Erasa had said. Maybe Erasa was right, and she was over thinking things. Gohana did seem rather innocent and pretty normal. But then again that small exchange with Jake earlier in the week had shown that Gohana was an expert martial artist. And that might have been to small a word, Jake was one of the worlds top up and coming fighters in the world and yet Gohana was just toying with him, as if she had not even had to try.
Videl was lost to her thoughts as Erasa finished up the make up. Having finished the make up, Erasa got started on Videls hair. It really helped she looked her best with her hair down, so there wasnt too much that needed to be done. Erasa just worked on trying to make her hair more feminine.
"its so good you inherited your mothers hair Videl, and not your dad's bushy hair. Erasa said with a slight laugh.
Videl just blushed a little at the thought of her hair being totally different. It was true she took after her father very well, with the exception of her moms eyes and hair.
"i dont think i would look very good with curly frizzy hair." was all Videl said in the matter.
Erasa just smiled and continued to finish up Videls hair while Videl continued to sit there in thought. She couldn't get out of her mind the connection between Gohana and both the golden girl and Saiyako. She was certian that they were the same person. Still there were differences between them as well. Gohana was way to mellow and gentle to be Saiyako. She had personally seen Saiyako shoot light into people, although it was almost always in the same spots as those they hurt.
"Alright Videl, were all done." Erasa said smiling and taking a step back so Videl could see how she looked.
Videl was amazed as usual with how good Erasa made her look. She got why Erasa picked the dress that she did. It was a basic blue dress, but it almost matched her eye color perfectly. And her hair was down and not much was done with it. Erasa just helped style it a bit and some locks of hair drapped over her shoulders close to her neck. Videl just smiled a bit.
"You never stop amazing me Erasa."
"Well what do you expect huh?" Erasa asked. Going over to the bed again, she grabed the high heels she got while Videl was getting dressed. Handing them to Videl, she took them with a sigh and put them on. She wasnt fully against them, but she didn't enjoy wearing them at all. Still she wore them anyway.
"Now lets go. Sharpner and your dad are waiting for us." Erasa said pulling Videl, which Videl followed close behind her.
"I'm serious, you make sure nothing fishy goes on. I know Videl is smart, but the last person who befriended you all did so for personal gain." Hercule said, dressed in his best suit he owned. Even his hair was somewhat managed. It still had his typical frizzy hair.
"Trust me sir, thats the last thing I want. Still you don't have anything to worry about. Gohana is a nice girl. Besides shes so mellow, and i doubt she would have any ulterior motives." Sharpener defended his new friendd. He understood what Hercule was worried about though, even he had a slight worry but it had gone away when Gohana defended them against Jake.
"Mmm i know you will, and honestly its not really this Gohana that has me worried to be honest. Those tricksters, that new savior of the city. I just dont want Videl to get mixed up with those types of people. They're tricking everyone into thinking they have all these great powers, when in fact its all a trick. I cant have my little girl get involved with such deceit." He said with a look of seriousness on his face Sharpner rarely saw.
"Ehh, sorry about that Sharpner. I cant help but being a little over protective about Videl." he apologized to him.
"Hey, dont sweat it. Your family has been there for me and my family since we were young. I wouldn't let anyone hurt Videl." Sharpner smuggly said.
"It means a lot to hear that from you my boy. But enough about that, today is about celebration. Specifically celebrating me, but a celebration none the less. Speaking of, shouldn't Videl be ready by now?" Hercule said checking his watch.
"Oh come on, you know Erasa. She wont let Videl come down until shes all finished with her."
"Speaking of Videl, here she is." They both heard Erasa behind them.
"Erasa, dont put me into the spotlight!" Videl complained with a slight blush on her face.
"Oh my little girl, you look so gorgeous sweet pea." Hercule said causing Videl to blush more.
Sharpner also had a slight flush to his face. He always thought Videl was cute but whenever Erasa got to her she turned out to be even more beautiful.
"Oh, Sharpner see something you like?" Erasa said with a sly smirk on her face causing both Sharpner and Erasa to blush more, and Hercule giving Sharpner the typical glance he always did.
"Erasa?" Sharpner and Videl screamed in unison, causing Erasa to just giggle to herself.
"Oh please, me getting Videl all dressed up wouldn't be complete if we dont get a reaction out of Sharpner." she teased causing the boy in question to become more red in the face and Videl couldnt help but slightly laugh at her friends reaction as well, even if she was the cause.
"Well what are you two waiting for? Your making us wait now." Erasa said.
Realizing the time, the four of them all headed outside. There a limo was waiting just outisde the gate, as well as a group of paparazzi between the gate and the car. Hercule took the lead of the little group and when he got to the gate, he glanced back. Seeing a nod from his daughter, he opened the gate slightly so they could get out. The four of them were almost instantly surrounded by people shouting questions at them. Most were directed at Hercule, and a good number towards Videl. Erasa and Sharpner stayed right on Videls heels to prevent being seperated. The paparazzi had learned that Erasa and Sharpner wouldn't ever say anything, and so they didnt bother asking them anymore. They had started assuming that they knew nothing, when in fact both Erasa and Sharpner both stayed quiet of of respect.
Opening the door, the driver had it open for his passangers. Videl got in first, followed closely behind by Erasa and Sharpner. Staying outside, Hercule adjusted his tie a bit and was going to give them some type of response.
"Now im sure you're all woundering about the little interview i called for thats happening later today. I assure you, all your questions will be answered then. For now, i will leave you with this." he said pointing directly at the news cameras, or at least in their general direction. "To those phoneys that call themselves martial artists, your tricks are over. The tricks you play on others will be revealed, tonight!"
Inside the limo, it was easy for Hercule to be heard. Videl just let out a sigh with a look of annoyance. Both Erasa and Sharpner could tell, easilly.
"Seriously Videl, when are you going to tell him?" Sharpner asked. He knew Hercule must have a reason, as he had to admit Videl made a good case. "I mean asking for the truth might be a bit much, but he is your father. You should tell him at some point. Even if you don't get a straight answer. " Sharpner said, not liking seeing her like this.
"I'll ask him when im darned ready." Videl said a little more cold then she meant. Now that she had some proof her father was lying, she was even more annoyed with him when she heard him continue.
The door opened again as Hercule came in and sat next to Sharpner. Across from him he could easily see something was bothering his daughter.
"Hey sweet pea, is everything alright? You look upset." He asked concerned.
"I'm... I'm fine dad." she insisted with her arms still crossed. Hercule, being as stubborn as he is, wasnt going to let that slide this time. Every year she got upset, especially more so during the last few years. And he wasn't going to let it slide.
"Look sweety, whatever is bothering you, you can tell me. Its not like you to be so down this way. " he said hoping for an answer. Erasa tried to give him a sign to drop it but Hercule was to focused to notice. "Today you should be happy, I saved the world today so we should be happy." he said with a smile.
Videl grew a little more annoyed hearing him, and she didn't understand why now she cared so much. Or why it was eating at her more than usual.
"Just drop it dad!" she snapped back at him.
Hercule looked a little hurt but he could tell on his daughters face that something was bothering her.
"Videl, sweety whats wrong?" he asked once more, no more so out of concern than anything else. "You know you can tell me anything." he said.
"i just... " Videl paused, wanting to tell him but thinking about it she realized not today, and not in front of her friends. " I just dont feel like much attention today is all. Nlrmally its fine but today i hate the attention!" she slightly lied.
"Oh, of course." Hercule said and pressed a button on the side of the door. Clearing his throat, "Excuse me, Mr. Tanaka." he started.
"Yes sir?" The driver responded.
"When you drop me off, I would like you to drive around the side entrance and let my daughter and her friends in without the press bothering them."
"Oh, of course Mr. Satan." he replied.
Happy for the time being, Videl smiled a little bit. "Thanks dad."
"Anything for you sweet pea." he smiled back.
For the rest of the ride, Videl was quiet in her seat deep in thought. Erasa knew to let her be for the time being. It wasn't too difficult as Hercule and Sharpner were going at it about different techniques and how Sharpner could improve his fighting techniques. Erasa just sat next to Videl waiting for a sign to to interupt her train of though, so she just listened to the back and forth between the guys in front of her.
"Im telling you kid, you really should swing by for some lessons. Even a good spar could help you out. The trick is to fight against someone stronger than you are. That way, you will improve that much faster without actually realizing it." Hercule pointed out.
"That is very true. Maybe I should have a spar against Gohana." he said outloud in thought to himself.
"Gohana? You mean your new friend, right?"
"Oh, was that outloud? Sorry well yeah, she's a martial artist as well. Shes even the one who defended us all from Jake a few days ago. "
"That little bastard tried attacking you all?"
"Well technically Gohana. But I got in the way and he tried beating me down. Honestly i didnt think Gohana could defend herself from him. Videl yeah she can and i know it. But then Gohana beat the living shit outta him, in like a single hit. It was so awesome to watch!" Sharpner said enthusiastically.
"Wait, you let someone fight him outside a match? You know how dangerous that kid is!"
"Hey dont blame me, Gohana insisted. And to be totally honest with you, it looked like Gohana wasn't even bothering. I know Jake is an amazing martial artist, even though he is a sick fuck. But still, i can barely follow Jakes movements, and Gohana's was on a totally different level!"
"Well, i see. Still this new girl isnt a match for me. Maybe you two could have a friendly match while i watch from the side, youll get a real master of the arts opinion."
Sharpner smiled a bit and the two of them just continued their usual banter. The two of them always talked of martial arts, or at least most of the time. He was one of the few adults Sharpner actually looked up to that actually took the time for him, and Erasa as well since they ment so much to Videl. And seeing them happy made Videl happy, and that made Hercule happy.
It was another twenty minute drive to the museum and before they even turned the block they could easily see the crowd. Videl just sighed in annoyance and just tried to relax in her seat as best she could. She was used to the press pushing questions on her, but today was different. Not only were the usual press here, but almost the entire planet celebrated today and everyone tried to get in a word from her.
With the limo stopping finally, Hercule took one last glance towards his daughter. He could tell how tense she was and he didn't like it.
"Dont worry sweet pea, today will be over quickly enough." He tried to calm her. Getting just a nod in response he could still tell it didnt matter to her. Leaning across, Hercule took one of her hands in his. "Hey, Videl honey. Don't worry about it today alright?"
"Thats easy for you to say dad, you dont mind the attention but i do. It just gets more annoying to me." Videl said looking back at him.
Hercule "Well then, why dont you just stick with Erasa and Sharpner back stage then. You dont have to be in front of everyone then." he said smiling, hoping it would help her feel a bit better. Videl's smile changed a little and she nodded, leaning across and giving him a hug.
"Thanks daddy." she said.
"Oh, you know i would do anything for you Videl." he said returning the hug.
A few moments passed and they seperated, Hercule taking a deep breath as he looked back outside. He had that look on his face again he always had right before these events. He truely did like these events, everyones attention was on him, and he liked to think everyone loved what he had to say. Opening the door and exiting the limo, he had barely put his foot on the ground when everyone around the door started trying to get a word in, as well as a sea of flashes from the cameras. Hercule just continued stepping out and closed the limo door behind him. He just stood there as everyone kept trying to flood him with questionst. Soon the limo started slowly moving away, and once Hercule saw it turn the corner he held up his hand and everyone becane quiet.
"Yeaaaahhhh, who do you love?!" Hercule shouted loudly at the sea of people around him, causing the entire area to burst out in cheers for him. A big grin was on his face as he stood there, eating up all the attention that he was receiving.
Making his way to the front of the museam where they had set up a make shift stage and podium. Hercule stopped in front of a covered structure. Waiting there for him was King Furry, who extended his hand out to Hercule with a smile.
"It is a pleasure to be here today Mr. Satan, where the whole world can be a part of the new feature here at Satan City Museam." he said with a happy smile
Hercule smiled back and took King Furrys hand in his, and gave him a firm shake back.
"It is an honor to meet you King Furry." Hercule politely said back., getting a small chuckle in return.
"Oh just Furry is alright, I assure you."he said in return. Hercule nodded back to him and they both then turned back to the crowd of people as King Furry walked a few steps to the podium with a microphone.
"My wonderful people of Earth, as King it is an honor to be here today to celebrate today with you all!" he started as everyone was starting to quiet down. All the cameras for the news stations from all over the world were present and numerous cameras were pointed right at the podium.
"It was seven years ago, that our world was threatened. It was a dark time, even if just a short amount of time. I am sure i do not have to remind anyone the horror that Cell put us all through. And all hope was lost, we were sure we were gonners." he started. At this everyone became silent, as everyone was curious where he was going with this.
"But along came a savior to us all! He was the strongest fighter in the world and he saw right through Cells trickery!" he said motioning to Hercule as everyone cheeted for him again for a short time until King Furry held a paw up and people were soon mostly quiet again.
"It is due to this mans bravery and heroism that we are all alive today! Each year we have always done something to thank our savior, and today i am here to unveil the newest exhibit to this wounderful museam, the Satan Wing! And today is the first anyone outside will be shown." Motioning over to the object covered up by a sheet, a few people went to the base behind and got ready for its big reveal.
"Today, in front of the whole world, I would like to reveal this! A symbol of hope, of our savior, Mr Hercule Satan!"
The cover was slowly pulled back and soon everyone got their first look at the solid marble statue everyone had been dying to see. It was twenty five feet tall, Hercule was standing with a small Earth tucked under his right arm, as his other arm was straight up with his fingers in a victory pose. Even his cocky smirk was portrayed in the statue almost perfectly.
Hercule sat near the base and looked up proudly looked up at the statue. He remembered the day he was asked to pose for it a few months ago. He stood up with everyone cheering him on, he adopted the same pose as the statue. He could see flashes all around him as every single camera in the area was going off yet again.
After a few minutes for everyone to get their photos and calm down, King Furry cleared his throat into the mic to get everyones attention again. As everyone became silent once again, King Furry just smiled.
"I am happy to see everyone approves, and I will not waste anyones time with me now. I look forward to the public reveal lf the new wing later today. Now i give the stage to the man you all ate here to see." he said and took a step back as Hercule stood and walked to the podium.
"Wounderful speach Kin... Err, Mr. Furry. " Hercule caught himself. With a smile King Furry chuckled lightly.
"Not a problem my good sir. If you will excuse me though, I will be departing to inside to get ready for the first tour. I am giving the first tour to the press before we let the public through after all." he said with a smile.
"Oh, of course. Dont worry sir, I'll keep them busy. You'll have all the time you need." Hercule said.
Nodding once more, King Furry and his body guards walked up the few stairs to the museam enterance. Hercule just stood and watched until he was no longer seen, turning to the crowd and walked to the microphone.
"To everyone here today, and to everyone watching or listening around the world. I want you to know I am proud to stand up here today! Not a day goes by that I do not think about what today means. Today is the day I got to save you all. The day i made sure every last family had a chance to live their lives together. But more importantly, I got to live to see my daughter and her smiling face again!
"Today is not just about me, but the entire planet. For today we were freed from the fake tyranny of Cell, the monster who used technology to manipulate what we saw so that he could rule over us all. But i saw through it all." he sofly chuckled to himself before continuing. "And I made sure that everyone would be freed from that terrorizing faker."
The crowd went crazy again with cheers for him and countless pictures continued to be taken.
"As you know, I am later today giving an exclusive interview, and i hope you all get a chance to be there for it. Now, if you'll excuse me," he started adjusting his tie, "I have a tour to give before you all get to see the new area of this wounderful museam."
Videl and the gang watched as they pulled away from her dad. Even being in the car with the doors closed they could still hear the loudness of the people outside. Glad to be inside the limo and not outside, Videl visibly calmed down and let out a breath that she herself had not even noticed she was holding.
"Hey dont worry Videl, maybe everyone will be to interested in your dad today." Erasa tried cheering up her friend.
"Myabe, everyone was pretty loud even before dad got out." she tried reasoning to herself.
Erasa softly rubbed Videls shoulder to confort her and Videl smiled at her. "Thanks for coming guys, means a lot." she said smiling at Erasa then looking over to Sharpner as he just grunted a littlw.
"Come on Videl, of course we would be here for you today. After everything your there for us with." he smiled and just reclined back into the seat.
It didn't take very long to get to the side of the museum , there was not much if any press in the area. They were all to busy focusing on Hercule at the front of the building. The limo stopped in front of the maintenance and employee enterance and as it did someone came up to the limo as it was turned off. One of the workers in uniform went up to try to get them to move as they were unsure what the vehicle was doing. Before they got very far, the door in the back opened and Sharpner stepped out and quickly noticed them.
"Were terribly sorry sir bit this is for employees only." the worker tried to be polite
Sharpner didn't really know what to say so he just stood there a little confused.
"Sir again im sorry but your going to have to turn around." he repeated in a polite manner as best he could. As far as he waa concerned they should know better.
The limo dirver now got out of the car himself and casually strolled over to the worker and pulled out a card and flashed it to him.
"I do appologize for any confusion sir, but I am the private driver to Mr. Satan and young Videl Satan, Mr. Tanaka. I was informed to let her and her friends in through the back. I phoned ahead not that long ago." he politely informed the worker who was just looking at the card and then back at the limo.
"Hey, did we hear anything about Videl Satan to be let in around back?" he asked his buddy behind him so he could check in with the staff.
Just then Sharpner had helped Videl out of the limo and was helping out Erasa when he caught sight of them while his two way radio buzzed. Muttering a few things into it and nodding as he recieved the info from the other end, he looked back to the driver.
"Sorry about that, you do check out. We cant be to careful givin today. "
"But of course, that is why i called ahead." he said and walked back to the limos side. Walking up to Videl and her friends he bowed politely.
"Whenever you are ready ma'am, you just have to call me and i shall return to pick you up, even if its earlier than i was informed."
Videl just smiled back and waved him off slightly. "Hey thanks. And I've asked you, please just call me Videl." she insisted getting just a smile and a nod back.
Videl watched the limo soon slowly roll away and she just sighed, wanting to just get the day over with. Glancing over she saw Sharpner and Erasa chatting away happily and she turned towards them with a smile.
"Alright guys, shall we?" she asked, glad they were just acting normal.
They entered the museum and noticed that it was still pretty empty. The tv screns showed that Hercule was outside about to get to the podium. Videl couldn't help but sigh in annoyance as she started walking straight to the juice bar that was in the museam. Sharpner and Erasa were chatting right behind her as they wanted to let Videl vent to herself as she was muttering a little bit.
Arriving soon to the juice bar, Videl just sat down and looked at the tv screen as King Furry was finishing up his speech. She sighed a little bit though as she couldn't miss her dad eating up everything. Turning around in the seat she looked over the menu for something.
"oh, your Videl aren't you!" someone caught Videls attention from out of no where
Looking over in front of her she saw one of the workers there with beaming eyes and she just sighed a little.
"Yeah I am, uh could I get a juice? I know the museam hasn't opened up yet." she asked trying to instantly change the subject.
The guy looked over the three of them and and nodded.
"For you, anything!" He nearly shouted.
Videl was already annoyed now, here was someone else who made it a big deal about her because of her father. While Erasa and Sharpner told him what they wanted Videl just tried to keep a smile on her face to not make this kids day ruined. She did not want to people think bad of her, or that she was ungrateful
"I cant tell you how awesome it is to actually see you in person! Ever since you saved my little sister I've been so grateful and never got to say thank you!"
This nearly caught Videl off guard and it was apparent on her face. The guy just blushed a little bit and laughed a little.
"A few months ago, you saved my sister at a bank that was being robbed. There were some injured, and my sister said she was next until you stopped them. They threatened to break her arm!" he nearly shouted happily, minus the last part.
Videl tried to remember specifically what he was talking about, and that did ring a bell to her givin the time frame.
Walking over to a bunch of mixers the guy was smiling largly as he made them their drinks. Videl however was just sitting there slightly shocked. Almost every time someone recognized her it was because of who her dad was. But today of all days, here was someone who recognized her because of what she did. This gave her day a major boost, because someone made it about her.
Returning with three drinks and setting them down, Videl was brought out of her train of though and looked at the drink, not remembering ordering anything. Looking up to him her pointed over to Erasa Indicating she had ordered for her. Videl took the drink and took a sip and was greeted to a sweet strawberry infusion hitting her taste buds. She could even feel the strawberry seeds so she knew it was real strawberries in the mix.
"They're on the house today, as a small thanks in return. I know your dad saved us all, but you also saved us. I cant thank you enough Mrs. Videl."
He returned back to his work but Videl just had a smile on her face. It wasn't to often someone thanked her directly for what she had done, instead of her father. Minus the police force and those right when she helped save them, it meant a lot when she was acknowledge for what she did herself.
"Looks like someone's day just instantly got better huh?" Erasa said noticing the large smile on Videl's face as she took abother sip.
"Well, yeah i guess. Still all everyone else will care about today is my dad." she added with a weak smile. She just sat there in thought as she sipped her drink. She had avoided the press so far. Now she had to figure out how to avoid them the rest of the day.
Videl suddenly noticed a few people next to her and when she looked she nearly fell out of her seat, as well as Sharpner and Erasa a little shocked.
"Excuse me young man, may I enquire if you're opened yet?" King Furry asked the young man who was finishing setting up.
Looking over he instantly stopped what he was doing and started bowing like crazy.
"Oh, of course we are!" he nearly shouted.
"Oh, please please don't go out of your way. I can always come back if it is too early." he said with a soft smile.
"No no, were ready and everything, we were just waiting till the public is allowed in. What can i get you sir?"
"Why dont you just surprise us, just four smoothies for me and my escorts." He said pointing to three of his body guards in full uniform behind him.
Videl was still staring in surprise. Her immediate shock of being right next to the world king had worn off slightly, but replaced with how he was acting so casual. Erasa and Sharpner were no better as they tried taking sips to not make it obvious they were staring. King Furry noticed however and glanced over to them.
"Oh, pardon me. I do hope I didn't interrupt anything." he appologized.
"Oh, sorry!" was all Videl could get out at first. "I just, well that is..." she stammered. However King Furry just softly laughed to himself.
"You always thought of me being very formal, didnt you?" he asked getting a nod from the three of them. "Oh I get that all the time. Honestly I'm no different than anyone else so unless I am at a formal gathering or such, I would rather not treat anyone differently. Even you Mrs. Satan, or would you rather I just call you by name?" he asked
"Wow, you're nothing like I always thought youd be." Sharpner blurted out earning him a smack to the back of his head from Erasa as he scolded him.
"Guy's, behave yourself!" Videl turned and scolded them both like kids, but she stopped and looked back at laughter. She saw King Furry trying to hold back his laughter, but he was still chuckling. His hand in front of his mouth was a dead give away though.
"It is so good to see kids these days being kids." he said with a smile. "Well, Mrs. Videl minus you I would say. I have heard many stories about you from Satan City. Word is it you're the local hero."
"Well I wouldn't go that far to be honest. With all the city does for me and my family I had to do something in return." she said with a slight downward glance. This did not go unnoticed by King Furry however.
"Why do you look so upset about that my dear?" he asked out of concern. He was now focused on Videl that he did not notice the smoothies were set by him, nor that his bodyguards all grabbed theirs.
"I, just dont feel like I should be treated differently. Everyone does stuff for me and i cant just take it withought doing something in return!" Videl said.
"Yes, but your father is Hercule. The man saved us all, so why shouldn't people want to do something for you?"
"Phh, yeah saved us." Videl said and sighed as she looked a little upset.
Erasa and Sharpner were now alert to Videl and were worried. They didn't think much of how Videl thought, but they had no idea how the king of Earth would react.
"Ahh, anyway. King Furry, wernt you, um, giving a tour later?" Erasa stumbled trying to form a question
"Why, yes I am in a little bit." he said looking towards Erasa and then back at Videl.
"Mrs Satan, may I have a brief word with you, in private?" he asked sounded a little bit more serious than before.
Videl looked up a little worried now and just nodded her head. She had a lump in her throat and couldn't get any words out. But what would he need to talk to her about, especially without her friends, or apparently even his guards as they stayed put as King Furry started walking down the corridor. Videl looked back to Erasa and she just waved her off. Sighing to herself she got off her stool and headed towards King Furry as he stood waiting for her. Too many things were racing through her head as she approached him, and when she did she could barely get a word out as she was so nervous.
"Pardon my intrusion Mrs. Videl, but it seems like you do not believe your father was the one that beat Cell." he flat out asked.
Videl's eyes went wide with shock, outside Erasa and Sharpner, and of course more recently Gohana, she had never told anyone before. But how could he pick up on that so easily? Was she that obvious?
"It's alright Mrs. Videl. I am not here to criticize you for it or anything. But I am curious as to why you think so?" he asked.
"First, i want to know, why do you think I think that?" Videl asked rather abruptly.
"I would say that would be an important question. Fair enough, as you can imagine I am constantly seeing people day in and day out, since long before you were even born. Many people that have secrets to keep and things to hide. Over that time you learn to pick up a lot of stuff that is un said. Even if I dont always mean to. I do appologize but I must ask why you feel that." He said not really answering her question.
Videl just looked right at him, she couldn't figure out why he would even care what she thought. He would think she was crazy either way. She was one of the most famous women in the world, mostly because of her father. But looking at him, she couldn't find any deceit, it seemed he was genuinely curious, but she had a feeling there was more than he was letting on.
"How can i know you wont use this against me?" she said, more worried about what could happen. Many people can gain a lot for stuff like this, and Videl had learned to be careful about what she said in certian situations over the last several years.
"There are things that not everyone knows about Mrs. Videl. The world thinks that your father defeated Cell. But you, his own daughter, believes he is lying. I can safely assume you have reasoning behind it." he sajd adjusting his glasses. "I admit to also not believing your father, but i am curious as to how you came to that decision."
Videls shock was obvious on her face yet again, and she just nervously played with her fingers out of habit. It wasnt often she got this way, but she wasn't sure if she could really say her crazy theory. But she knows his reputation as always being sincere and honest. Why would he be tricking her?
King Furry could tell her apprehension and deciding to get things rolling he went with what he logically though would be close.
"This has to do with those other fighters at the Cell games, does it not?" he asked to which Videl nodded.
"It... Just doesn't make sense. My dad always said they used tricks, and were faking everything. But Cell had no way of rigging something that would fling him like he was. And i know for a fact my dad cant jump like that even if he tried. That was no slip!" she started and keeping an eye on her listener before her. Said nothing at all, nor move so Videl continued.
"I can't believe those were all tricks either. A week ago, this new hero of the city so to speak showed up. She has almost the exact same... I dont know, tricks? She can fly, shoot beams of light that can effect what it hits, and not to mention she can do that weird fire glowing thing that guy in orange and that delivery girl did. Not to mention the strength. She wasnt in her costume the first day she showed up. Im certian that golden fighter and Saiyako are the same. And... " she trailed off not sure how to continue.
"You think she is connected to those Golden Fighters?" he asked and Videl nodded.
Adjusting his glasses again, he and Videl remained silent for a moment until Videl had to ask.
"But, how are you not shocked by this? You were just out there eating up the show my father put on!"
"Because when you know the truth, hearing it doesn't shock you."
Videl was speechless and stammering to even start a sentence. All she could do was make jumbled sounds that could be concidered speech if they were strung together somehow.
"Your father did not defeat Cell, no. Now before you ask, i will not be telling you who she was either for that matter other than it was the delivery girl, as she was dubbed."
"But, my father! The whole world thinks he did it! I was right! I cant believe i was right! Gaaah that father of mine! He has a lot of explaining to do!"
"Let it be Mrs. Videl." King Furry said while clearing his throat.
Videl looked almost angery now. The King of Earth was here telling her she has been right all along and she could not do anything about it.
"Why not! He has been lying to everyone, including me the numerous times i bring it up!" she nearly yelled at him, causing him to put his hand up.
"It's alright, stay there." he said calmly which confused Videl. Looking behind her back at her friends, they looked almost terrified, and the kings body guards were very tense. Then she realized he was telling them to stay put. Her shouting at him must have put them into alert and think she was attacking him.
"Why? Just tell me why? The world has a right to know what really happened! That delivery girl... "
"Saved us all at the cost of her fathers life. She feels she indirectly killed him and wants nothing to do with the fame. She has specifically told me herself about a year after the incident to go along with it when she learned your father took the credit. I was ready to tell the world the truth, but asked her presence before hand. Dispite her friends feeling she should be acknowledged, she said to do nothing but go with it. "
Videls mouth must have been on the floor with how surprised she was. What exactly was he telling her? And why?
"She wants no recognition for anything. Her, and her family and friends have giving up many things to keep us safe that day Mrs. Videl and all they asked in return is to be left alone."
Videl looked down at the ground and was deep in thought now. On one hand she was estatic she was right, but on the other she never did concider what she would do if she found out the truth.
"I can tell this will not stop you at all, and i will not tell you who they are. However i will give you a direction to go off of as it is highly unlikely you will ever meet them anyway. Look to the past, the King Piccolo incident. You are a smart girl Videl, so you might find the answer you seak. But you must keep it to only yourself That girl is the reason we are still here, and you should honor that by letting her live in peace."
"But, why?" Videl asked.
"Are you asking me why she doesn't want to be known?"
"Why are you telling me this?" Videl clarified her question.
"You picked up on what no one else got. It was only a matter of time until you would have come across the info anyway. Find the closure you want, but keep it there. Im sure you of all people can understand wanting to keep certian things private, am i right?" he said with a smile on his face.
With a nod, Videl was processing everything that she had just heard. Her face had a look of deep contemplation as she was trying to go over everything. King Furry just stood there and let her take the time she needed. He was truely surprised anyone picked up on anything off about Hercules story. Taking a few more moments, Videl took a deep breath and bowed a little since she had no clue what to say .
Still standing there with a look of deep thought, King Furry bowed back to Videl.
"I must be going now Mrs. Videl,. As odd as this is for me I am glad someone else is learning the truth of what really happened. I hope today treats you well."
With that King Furry walked back over to his guards as they then walked down the corridor. Erasa and Sharpner just stared over at Videl as she just stood there. Neither of them stood up, as they wanted to let her come over when ready . Neither of them said a word to each other either.
Videl continued to just stand there now in slight shock from everything that just happened. Not only was she right , but those tricks, were all real. They had to be what with what they had talked about. And the golden girl , she was most likely the delivery girl. And the delivery girlwas the one who defeated Cell. But that would mean Gohana beat Cell. It added up with everything she already knew about Gohana and her suspicions. The delivery girl lost her father because she did something wrong. Gohana lost her father because he saved her. On the day of the Cell games. Even her odd hair , and they way she moved in gym class, and the small fight with Jake.
She just continued to stand there deep in thought for a few moments more. Soon though, she came out of it and pulled out her phone. Her first instinct was to text Gohana, but what would she say? On a whim she figured it out? No she needed more evidence. So flipping through her phone she typed in a simple phrase into her note pad.
'King Piccolo'
So i hope you all liked how this is going. Let me know how you like it.
Again sorry this took... Over a month i think. But when i wanted to change one thing later i had to change a few things to allow that to happen and in return had to change how videl finds ourlt at the begining. And i thought this was a good way to do so. Plus never seen this in a fanfic before.
Anyway hopefully i wont be changing up things so wriiting will be much smoother for now. And regular.