Chapter 3: Goku Returns
Gohan flew into the lookout; everyone was crowded around someone making it impossible for the youngster to see who it was. He timidly flanked the group, trying to find a space to looking through, finally Krillin noticed him and opened a space. Seeing whom it was inside immediately made Gohan's eyes widen joy and he shot through into the centre and gripped a hold of his father.
"Dad!" Gohan practically screamed as he gave a wide armed hug to Goku.
"Hey, Gohan!" He said in reply, holding his child's back to complete the embrace.
However Goku was hardly filled with joy, he was filled with far more concern. Vegeta and Chichi had told him what Gohan has been like recently, the Saiyan prince could hardly get his words out, which made Goku almost laugh as the self-proclaimed greatest warrior was having trouble to even do the basics.
"Gohan, is there something bothering you, I mean I've heard of what you been like, and I'd kind of like to know what's up." Goku said as he would normally to the boy. He wasn't expecting what was to come however…
"Just LEAVE ME ALONE!!!" Gohan yelled and pushed Goku away.
His back had a slight hunch to it, a common pose with someone about to power up, and Gohan did, as far as he could go, reason and personal ties seemed to instantly shatter to pieces as his hair blasted into a yellow blaze. Static begun to form around him as he further increased his level, and once more a blast of energy showed he had reached the Super Saiyan Two level.
Master Roshi, Bulma and Chichi quickly made and the others backed off, all apart from Goku who stood still, a serious face on him. He wouldn't move not even when Gohan begun to look at him with an evil stare. It was now or never and quickly Goku blasted himself into a powerful Super Saiyan state. It seemed hardly likely to beat the Super Saiyan 2 state, and Goku knew it, and so he powered up once more.
Everyone looked amazed as static, the same as Gohan's, begun to form on Goku's energy field. Even Gohan seemed surprised and at a loss as his father rivalled his own power level. It caused Gohan's once stern and clenched arms to shake, more in realisation than fear, he still after all had the power to beat his father, at least he thought so.
"Gohan, stop this madness, calm down and tell me what's wrong. We can talk in private if you want, I don't mind, just calm down…"
It was enough to annoy Gohan once more, and he flew forward, and kicked Goku away further into the lookout. Pursuing Gohan seemed hardly ready to simply give up his powers for a little chat. He launched yet more punches and kicks, and Goku took them, not being in a position to block or parry them.
It was after a minute that Goku finally regained lost ground, punch after punch of Gohan's were caught with Goku's open palm and finally Gohan was sent sprawling into the floor of the lookout by a powerful axe handle punch to the top of Gohan's head. It broke Goku's heart to see Gohan in such a state, his face was bleeding, and he seemed to be crying, or perhaps his eyes were just watering.
Goku landed on the ground a few feet away from Gohan who got to his knees attempting to wipe the blood of his face. Slowly the boy returned to a normal Saiyan state and carried on wiping away the blood from his nose and his right eye. Goku had a black eye, and that was as far as his injuries went in that battle, he had been training ever since he was killed, making him just about able to find the edge in battle.
"Gohan…" Goku said as he too followed suite and returned to a normal state. Gohan sniffed and wiped his eyes but didn't speak.
Thinking it was good to move forward Goku took a few steps and put his hand on his son's shoulder. However it was quickly swatted away and the youngest got up and begun walking away, still not saying a word. Before Goku could ask what was up the boy had vanished, flying away to be by himself.
What will become of Gohan? Why is he acting this way? Answers will come… soon.