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Chapter 2:

BATTLE BETWEEN FATHER AND SON

A brand new day with brand new possibilities. Goku got up first and while Gohan was still sleeping, he prepared breakfast and the table. After that he sat on Gohan's bed and quietly woke him up: "Gohan, wake up, breakfast is ready."

The young Saiyan turned to him and slowly opened his eyes. He was yawning like crazy, being all sleepy and scratching his head: "Is it morning already?"

"You got it. Now hurry up and get to the bathroom. You know how Chichi hates it if you don't wash in the morning," replied Goku.

The little Saiyan got out of bed and went into the bathroom where he saw his face in the mirror. I look so terrible in the morning with all this hair. Feels like I slept through the whole night, yet I still feel kind of tired. Meanwhile Goku made both beds and after that finally started having his breakfast. Gohan joined him a few minutes later, now feeling a bit better since there was a lot of food on the table. He had four slices of bread, bacon, four eggs, a sausage, three bananas, two apples, four oranges and a miso soup. Goku had all that plus some pork and rice and a vegetable soup. After this morning feast they had a conversation.

Goku started: "I hope you got a good night's rest because today we're kicking it up a notch,"

"I hope so. Actually, I wouldn't mind another extra hour so," Gohan teased his father and then continued: "I was thinking dad, if Vegeta wasn't able to defeat the Androids and he was a Super Saiyan, I can't imagine how strong Cell is then."

"That's why we're here Gohan. To train and surpass the Super Saiyan form," Goku replied.

"I know you guys have defeated all our enemies so far, but what if a day comes when you won't? Losing you again or any of my friends for that matter... I'm not sure I can go through all that... again," Gohan asked with a serious yet kind of troubling voice.

"Don't worry son. Vegeta and Trunks will take care of Cell and the Androids. If I know Vegeta, he must have pushed himself over his limits and beyond... Alright, enough talking, let's start training."

They both got up and went outside where Goku proposed something new: "Today we're gonna do something a little different Gohan."

"And what's that?"

"You're gonna fight me," replied Goku with a very serious tone.

"Fight you? Are you sure dad? I mean, it's not like you're way stronger than me and can turn into a Super Saiyan..." said the shocked little Saiyan.

"Don't worry about me transforming, I won't be using it. But you need to understand this; you mustn't hold back. Use all your strength and knowledge against me. Don't be afraid to hurt me at all. I want you to take this very seriously, got it?" his father explained.

Gohan knew what he meant, so he just nodded and prepared himself for battle, as did Goku. A split second later the little Saiyan appeared in front of Goku and wanted to kick him in the gut, but missed since Goku had dodged his attack. Trying to correct the failed attack he took a swing with his fist but his father defended and raised his voice:

"Faster, you're too slow. Don't hold back... FIGHT!"

Gohan used all his strength and began a series of attacks against the full-blooded Saiyan, who had no choice but to defend and deflect the attacks. They both flew into the air and continued their fight with punches and kicks. Gohan started firing KI blasts all over the place, desperately trying to hit his father who was just too fast even for his KI blasts. And if that wasn't enough, Goku started deflecting them back so Gohan had to dodge them too. But moments later there was a huge barrage of them flying towards Gohan; it seems Goku got serious and started testing his son's limits. Gohan barely deflected or dodged his KI blasts, when moments later his opponent appeared in front of him and punched him in the stomach, but Gohan quickly retaliated with a kick to his face. Again a split second later his father was already behind him and delivered a kick right into his back which sent him towards the ground. The half-Saiyan managed to stop just before hitting the ground.

He looked up and said: "You didn't say you we're gonna fight this serious."

"Cell and the Androids will never show us mercy Gohan. If we want to beat them, we need to train seriously," Goku replied with an angry tone.

Gohan had never seen his father train with him this way. They only way their training would succeed is if they pushed themselves to their absolute limits. Goku has become adept at this but little Gohan has had very few experience. Well, he is still a child, but Goku knows (what Vegeta had told him) that Saiyan children undergo extreme training practices at an early age, even younger than Gohan. He knew very well his son is hiding a dormant power deep inside. The key to it were emotions... the human part of him. After Goku's harsh reply, Gohan became angry, not because of his dad, but because of himself. Goku was always too gentle with him, Chichi never liked the fact he was trained by Piccolo nor Goku, always trying to protect her only child from all these Saiyans obsessed with training and power. Fueled with these emotions, he charged at Goku with full power. His attacks were stronger and faster so his father had no chance but to switch from dodging to blocking. After a series of attacks, Gohan appeared above him and kicked him in the back, then started throwing KI blasts at him, causing an explosion. When the smoke settled Goku was nowhere to be seen. Before the young Saiyan knew, his opponent was behind him with a charged Kamehameha. It was too late, the massive energy wave hit Gohan, sending him into the ground, violently exploding with a blinding flash of light.

After a few seconds Gohan could be seen lying on the ground, burnt, scratched and bruised. Moments later he started to pick himself up, slowly. Goku watched him and thought to himself:

I hope I didn't overdo it. Get up Gohan, I know you're stronger than this. Don't...

Before he could finish his thoughts, the demi-Saiyan had already attacked him, catching him off-guard. He received a few punches to his face and a kick in the stomach which sent him flying back. As Goku regained his sight on Gohan, he wasn't there anymore, just a barrage of KI blast hurling at him. Goku stopped in mid air, prepared a KI blast of his own and fired it at Gohan's. A small explosion occurred, but before realizing what's happening, he felt a strong KI above him. Gohan had fired a full-powered Masenko right at him. He had no chance but to try and stop it with his hands. As soon as the Masenko hit him, the older Saiyan struggled but was losing. He had no choice... his hair became yellow... his eyes green ... his aura golden and with a scream, he sent the Masenko flying towards the sky where it violently exploded, causing a shockwave and a big cloud of smoke.

His son, witnessing what had happened, rushed to him: "That's not fair dad. You promised not to turn into a Super Saiyan."

"I know, but I had no choice. You caught me by surprise with your Masenko. Phew, that was a close one. I could have been quite injured," replied Goku with a surprising voice.

He transformed back and put a hand on Gohan's shoulder: "That was some attack son. The training is starting to pay off."

Since the little Saiyan was exhausted from all the fighting, Goku picked him up and carried him to bed where he fell asleep almost instantly. He remained by his bed with these thoughts.

Since you were born, you were always something special Gohan. When Raditz had kidnapped you, I thought I'd never see you again. I'll never forget how you saved me in that fight. Even when you were 4, your power could rival mine, you just didn't know it back then. I really hope we can bring that power out and make you a Super Saiyan or even ascend past that. Rest for now, you've trained enough for today. I'm proud of you.

Well this is it for chapter 2. Comments and feedback appreciated. Next time: Is Goku to gentle to train his son? Will he become a Super Saiyan or will all the training be for nothing?