Chapter 3: Earth
Gohan sat in a chair next to the unconscious Celero. The first place he thought to bring the man was Capsule Corp. Their medical technology was cutting edge, it only made sense to bring him there.
It helped having a Saiyan Prince living there. In the 10 days leading up to the Cell Games, the Saiyan Prince volunteered information about the healing pods from his home world. Capsule Corp. CEO and head scientist, as well as mate to the Saiyan Prince, Bulma Briefs and her father managed to build a prototype healing pod that utilized Senzu Beans healing properties in the time leading up to the Cell Games.
Celero floated in the healing fluids as Gohan kept an eye on his vitals. Gohan smirked as he inspected the technology, "Bulma really is the world's smartest woman. This would've taken most scientists years to even comprehend!" Gohan said excitedly as he looked through the blueprints of the machine.
He stood up and walked in front of the unconscious man, 'I didn't see it before, but that's definitely a Saiyan Tail. Vegeta will be glad to see another living Saiyan. Unfortunately he has a habit of training in space, so he won't be back for awhile.' Gohan thought as before walking out the door.
He made his way to Bulma's lab where he found the Bluenette working on a more advanced version of the healing pod. "Vegeta has his flaws, but I'm glad he helped with this." Gohan said as he placed a hand on half made pod.
Bulma slid out from underneath and smiled, "Youre not wrong, and, it won't cure cancer, but still, it will heal physical injuries of most of humans in under 2 weeks." Bulma stated proudly as she wiped grease away from her hands. "Still, I wish he didnt only help for selfish reasons."
Gohan shrugged, "The fluid might be doing it's job, and his vitals are steady, but that look in his eyes when he broke through, i'm worried he's going to be a threat. Not to mention, with him being a Saiyan, if he becomes a threat, he would be a planetary threat." Gohan stated as he sat down at the bench.
"And if he is a planetary threat, then Goku's lazy excuse for staying dead is nullified." Bulma thought aloud as a slightly sad expression spread across Gohan's face.
Bulma noticed this immediately, "Oops, sorry kiddo. I didn't mean to mention it." Bulma said as she pulled her godson into a hug.
Gohan smiled as he hugged back, "Don't worry about it, youre not entirely wrong, it'd be an excuse to wish dad back." Gohan stated as he turned to head back towards the prototype pod. "So the best case scenario is we have a new friend, and worst case scenario, we get to wish my dad back to life."
Celero's eyes shot open, fluid surrounded him. 'Where is this? Am I free?' he thought to himself as he attempted to remember what happened. Gohan appeared in the doorway, and rushed to a terminal near the pod. 'That boy! I remember him! He must have found a way to release me!' Celero thought eagerly as he began to thrash inside the tank.
The fluid began to drain as he was lowered to the ground. He took the breathing mask off of his face as the pod opened up, freeing him. "Boy, you saved me?" Celero questioned as Gohan nodded with a smile.
"I managed to cut one of the wires that surrounded your ship. It created a structural weakpoint in the shielding that kept you inside. Unfortunately you were in a frenzy when I did that, so you broke free yourself. When you finally did break free, you passed out, so I brought you to a friend of mine." Gohan explained as Celero stood up tall.
Celero smiled and put a hand on Gohan's shoulder, "Thank You my friend. I will do whatever I can to repay you." Celero stated.
"Don't worry about it. I helped someone who needed it. All I know is that I'd like to formally welcome you to Earth." Gohan smiled as he motioned Celero to follow him.
The two Saiyans roamed the halls of Capsule Corp.
"So I don't think I ever formally introduced myself, I'm Son Gohan. This building is Capsule Corp." Gohan said proudly as he led the elder Saiyan onto a balcony to show him the atmosphere of Earth.
Celero looked at the sky in astonishment. The different colors of the sun setting against the skyline of a city very nearby. He turned to Gohan, "My name is Celero. Thank You for rescuing me from my confinement." Celero gave a serious look, "But I'm sure you've seen my less rational side. I am not in full control of all my actions and I'm a danger to this world." Celero stated with a sad and serious tone.
Gohan gave a confident smile, "We've defended Earth from serious threats before. If you become a danger, we'll take care of it." He said proudly as he waved off Celero's concerns.
Celero's serious expression remained, "You don't understand me. I don't want to be in a position of you having to take care of it at all. That healing pod I was in was very advanced. Any chance I can get a ship, or even my own ship repaired, so I can leave this planet?" Celero asked as Bulma walked through the door onto the balcony.
"Lucky you, I already had an excavation team go get your ship out of that cavern it was embedded in, it'll arrive soon. I should have no problem repairing it. But before you go, my husband will absolutely want to meet you." Bulma informed Celero. As she got close Celero stepped back apprehensively.
Celero sniffed the air around her, "I smell a Saiyan stench on you." Celero stated as he noticed the pair looking at him oddly. He stood up and straight, "I apologize, it's a stench that mature Saiyans smell when a female is claimed as a mate by a Saiyan. It deters other mature male saiyans from getting close." Celero explained as Bulma waved it off and smiled.
"I guess that makes sense. Anyway, my husband has our only ship and he is in space training right now. He will want to meet you, and it'll take a week for me fix up your ship anyway. So youre kind of stuck here for a week." Bulma continued as Celero nodded.
"Any chance your mate could be contacted and here sooner? I'm not too attached to a ship that used to be my prison." Celero explained.
"Already thought of that. I told him there was another living Saiyan, and he said that it would take him a week if he left immediately. No matter what, youre stuck here for a week buddy." Bulma said as she turned to leave, "But when he does get back, you'll have a choice of 2 ships. I can remove the device that made your ship a prison, no problem. I'll go get to work on it now." Bulma said as she reached the door to get inside.
"Wait!" Celero stopped her, "I still feel like a danger to this world should I lose control of my power in my psychotic episodes, any chance you have something to dampen my power or help prevent psychotic episodes while I'm here?" Celero requested as Bulma smirked.
Bulma disappeared for 10 minutes, returning with cuffs and a bottle of what sounded like pills. "I made the cuffs when my husband started living here, wasn't sure if I would need to use them or not. The pills are anti-psychotics I synthesized using a special bean here on Earth. If it weren't for those, my dad could've ended up like Dr. Gero." Bulma said casually as Gohan's eyes widened, not realizing Dr. Briefs was that close to being a mad scientist.
"I don't who Dr. Gero is, but this is greatly appreciated." Celero said as he attached the cuffs to his wrists.
Bulma went to hand Gohan a remote, Celero looked at it oddly, "Sorry big guy, but they wouldn't be cuffs if the person wearing them could control whether they were activated or not. Gohan will activate them if or when it is necessary." Bulma explained as Celero nodded in understanding.
Celero then pointed at the bottle of pills. "How many of these should I take?" Celero asked as Bulma put a finger on her chin.
"Well given your Saiyan physiology, I'd say once a day. There should be enough for 2 weeks." Bulma stated as Gohan piped up.
"How many do you give Dr. Briefs?" Gohan asked curiously as Bulma laughed.
"That was a joke, I was experimenting with curing neurological diseases, like schizophrenia and Alzheimers. Do you really think my father would be anything like Dr. Gero?" Bulma laughed as Gohan sighed in relief before turning to Celero.
"If it made you feel more comfortable, I can take you to Kami's Lookout. If the pills don't work, you'd be away from the rest of the planet. You can probably stay there until your ship is fixed." Gohan offered as Celero smiled, and nodded and popped the experimental drug.
"Lead the way my little friend." Celero said as Gohan took off flying, with Celero close behind.
The two Saiyans flew across the lush green terrain that covered Earth. Celero admired the first decent view of this planet since he landed so many years ago.
He looked towards Gohan, "Tell me Gohan, where are the other Saiyans?" Celero asked as Gohan looked back apprehensively.
"What do you mean Celero?" Gohan asked as he began slowing down.
Celero stopped completely as Gohan did as well. "Well there are at least two Saiyans here, I assume it's a refugee planet for Saiyans." Celero smiled as Gohan looked on with sadness, remembering Vegeta talking about the genocide of the Saiyans.
Gohan motioned for Celero to follow him as the two landed on the ground not far from them. "I'm sorry to drop this one you Celero, but there are only 2 full-blooded Saiyans left in the Universe. You're one of them." Gohan said as Celero's eyes widened.
Despite the anti-psychotic, an image of his Caro appeared next to Gohan, "YOU FAILED US!" the ghost screamed as Celero fell backwards, eyes filled with dread.
Gohan got close as Celero's eyes darted back and forth as if they were following something.
What Gohan couldn't see was various ghosts that surrounded the terrified Saiyan. "How does it feel brother? You failed us, and all the Saiyans ended up dead. You decimated us, left us to die at the hands of that tyrant. This is your punishment! They can leave you imprisoned until the end of the universe!" Various ghosts spoke as they stabbed blades into the Saiyan.
All Gohan could see was the Saiyan seizing before him. He grabbed another pill and shoved it into Celero's mouth and covered it so he couldn't spit it out.
The ghosts of the Saiyans slowly dissipated. Celero looked around and sat up, patting his body for wounds. He looked to Gohan, "Thank You" was all he could say as he stood up and motioned for Gohan to continue showing him the way to the lookout, as he didn't want to risk another break by asking how it happened.
As the two took off, a female ghost remained with hopeful eyes, "Find her." the ghost said before disappearing.
In a Mansion at the heart of Orange Star City, a teenage girl, about 11 years old kicked a full sized man out of a martial arts ring.
The girl was 4feet 7inches tall, with pure black hair and bright blue eyes, and a terrifying scowl on her face.
"THAT'S WHAT YOU GET FOR TRYING TO MESS WITH THE CHAMP'S DAUGHTER!" a boisterous man with an afro exclaimed before letting out a raspy laugh.
As the man laughed, the girl scowled at him. She walked out of the gym and up to her room, slamming the door, breaking it in the process. 'Stupid door' she thought as she laid on her bed.
As she kept her head buried in the pillow a knock came to her door. She didn't respond but the large afro'd man opened the door slightly anyway, "Sweet pea," he started with a quiet fatherly tone, "may I come in?"
She raised her arm and motioned for him to enter. He sat on the end of her bed, facing away from her, "I'm sorry for how I act sometimes sweetie. But we both know it's an act to keep up appearances." Hercule started as the girl laid still, "I'm the champ, people expect me to act in a certain way." he continued, as he looked back at her, still unmoved, "Can you please say something Videl? Let me know youre not mad." He asked as she sat up and glared into his eyes.
"8 years. I have grown up 8 years on this planet. Who knows how long the stasis pod had me comatose before you found me. Why haven't they come for me yet?" Videl asked as tears welled up in her eyes, "Why hasn't any of them come for me yet?"
Hercule put his hands on her shoulders and pulled her into a hug, "I don't know sweet pea, but as far as I'm concerned, you'll always have me as a father. Whether you like it or not, I'll always be here for you." He said softly as she quietly cried in his arms.
On her nightstand sat several pictures, one with her and her 2 blonde best friends. One with her and the Champ. But the picture right in the middle, is a baby picture of her being held by her uncle as her parents stood on both side of him. Smiles adorning all of their faces. Words sprawled on the bottom to identify the people in the photo.
'Mom, Celero holding Dill, Dad'
End Chapter
Videl is a Saiyan, Celero is her uncle, and as I have already mentioned, Celero's brother's name is Caro.
The ghosts won't go away so simply with Senzu Anti-Psychotic medicine. Theyre maifestations of his guilt being created by his subconscious. He might not remember them, but his memories are still there. The medicine does help the physical effects of his madness.
That's evident when he asks about Earth being a refugee planet, he thought Gohan was a descendant or a refugee from Yasai, he couldnt remember why they would need to be refugees, but he knew they did. He doesnt know it was destroyed and that the Saiyans fled to Planet Vegeta.
I had a few ideas on how to do Videl, all involved her being a Saiyan of some shape or form. If you want to know what my ideas were for her, send me a PM. I dont want to put it here and have a bunch of people say, "That's better, you shouldve gone with that!"
One continuity error, that I fixed in this chapter. I think in chapter 1 when King Vegeta I mentioned the stasis device, i believe I wrote that an image of Celero's mate flashed before his eyes. I want to fix that, it was his brother's mate, one that he fell in love with, but his brother's mate nonetheless.
Anyway, please review, let me know what you think. Like I said, I did a lot of world building and put a lot of exposition into this chapter.
No reviews for chapter 2. I hoped those who read it, liked it, and will continue reading.
Next Chapter: Chapter 4: Control