Fated
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A/N: Oh my gosh! Sorry I haven't updated – I've been helping a friend with his fic and lost track… anywho, this chapter should wrap things up a bit concerning Trunks and Gohan… you'll see. Some Gohan x Videl action! No… it's not what you perverts think… lol
H-Bomber: I already explained it; I do not wait to diverge from what is shown in the TV Special. Gohan would have wanted Trunks to go back in time and be at his best with the right mind set against the androids… But I understand that it's frustrating when you want the two together again but I will reunite them, just later when Trunks has done his deed.
Aaron Leach: Thank you.
Linbug: Yeah! It certainly will be entertaining!!
Mirai Gensao: That'll come a bit later… all shall be explained :)
Princesa de la Luna: But those questions would be huge spoilers! Are you sure you want me to answer them? Lol
Texaspeach: Thank you very much! Could you tell me where I messed up on words so I can go back and fix it??
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"JUST GO SEE HIM ALREADY!" Videl yelled as she tried to land a kick on Gohan, but he was just too fast! Gohan had begun training Videl to use her Ki while she fought for the past week after Gohan had seen Trunks. Gohan could sense that she was capable of being very powerful with the right training and took it upon himself to see that she made it. Videl had mastered controlling her Ki in that short week and even managed to cast an energy blast or two.
Now all she wanted to do was get her stubborn fiancé to open up and explain to her just why he wasn't seeing who she thought was one of the people he cared so much about. "I can't! If I show up now he might not even want to go into the future!" Gohan protested, knowing it wasn't a very good excuse. It was true that it was one of the things that he was worried about but still, he did not want to let her know that the reason he would not see him was pure guilt.
"But-" Videl tried punching him but missed. "He's like a son to you!" She said and huffed when she could not hit him. Gohan smirked and backed away. Videl tilted her head to the side curiously, she knew that expression… he was plotting something.
"I'll tell you what Videl… If you can manage to hit me I'll go…" Gohan proposed; he grinning inwardly, he knew she could not hit him but if she did manage to hit him he said that he would "go" not that he would "go and reveal himself". Videl smirked and nodded.
"You're on!" Videl said already in a fighting form, ready to take her fiancé down if necessary. Although Gohan loved her more than life its self he was not about to let win. The two squared off moments later, dodging blows left and right; at one point Gohan stopped attacking altogether, just to make it seem she had the upper hand.
'It's cruel of me...' Gohan dodged a swipe. 'But I can't let her know I can easily overpower her… WOAH!' Gohan craned his entire torso back until his head was almost touching the floor with a finger supporting his weight.
"YAGH!" Videl yelled, trying to punch Gohan's exposed stomach; however, Gohan smirked and used his bent position to back flip. Videl recoiled, barely missing his feet as they shot upwards with his sudden movement. "Grr…" Videl growled and launched herself at him sending him a left hook then a right. Gohan smiled proudly when she began using the techniques he taught her, putting her Ki into each blow.
Videl increased in speed and before she knew it she was chasing Gohan through the air – something she had not done yet. Gohan caught both her fists and motioned her to look down. Videl looked at him with a confused expression but did as she was told; when she realized she was floating well over twenty feet in the air she gasped and attached herself to Gohan.
Gohan laughed softly and set then down gently. "You've flown that high a couple times before? What's wrong?" He asked with amusement. Videl scoffed and pulled away from him, still upset that she could not lay a knuckle on him.
"It's nothing… it's just, I didn't realize we were flying… I was unprepared for the sudden change…" She admitted and glanced at him, he had a smug look. "Don't look so cocky, I'll get you one day…" she growled. Gohan laughed and Videl was half upset when she could not help smile with him, his joy was infectious… she just wished they'd have more care-free days like this but… something terribly wrong always happens these days… whether it was the androids, terrorists, or road bandits…
"Good job Videl… you almost had me there." Gohan said softly. Videl refused to accept the situation that she had lost so she scowled and crossed her arms, turning away from him in frustration. Gohan only smiled and placed his hands on her shoulders. "I'm sorry… one day I will see him but not now… I will however go and check on them, Trunks should be healed by now." Videl sighed and finally turned to him, giving him a far-away looking expression.
"Okay… just… promise me you'll be careful okay?" Videl said, turning around and walk into his waiting embrace. Gohan gladly wrapped his arms around her, cocooning her and nuzzling his cheek against her hair.
"I promise." He said softly, sighing in content and closing his eyes for a moment, just enjoying how incredibly right his world felt with Videl in his arms. "I love you Videl…" Gohan whispered - he didn't know why he felt like he needed to say it to her; it just seemed natural in that moment. Videl smiled against him, although Gohan and she had told each other a few times before that they shared that feeling they hadn't needed to say it again. They both understood that they loved each others and actions were stronger than words anyway.
"Hmm… how much?" Videl asked craning her head to look up at him with a teasing smile. Gohan looked down and smiled adoringly before leaning down and capturing her lips in a gentle kiss. When the need for air became too great they reluctantly pulled away.
"I want to go check on Trunks and Bulma… I'll be back soon to tell you how they are though okay?" Gohan asked, caressing his fingers through her hair. Videl smiled and nodded in agreement, anyway she had errands to run for Harold. Gohan kissed her one last time before breaking away and heading off to tell Harold that he would be gone for a while like before.
As soon as Gohan left the hideout he flew low to the ground and not too fast in order to continue hiding his Ki. He dodged trees, ruined buildings, canyons, and other obstacles until he finally made it close enough to land and run the rest of the way. Gohan could sense Trunks' Ki had grown a lot stronger so he knew that the young man had recovered from his injuries. 'I should have at least helped him in that last fight…' Gohan thought with regret as he crept through the yard.
Gohan found them shortly after in the backyard; he hid as he watched them talk in front of what looked like Bulma's latest invention – the time machine. Trunks wore a black shirt under a blue jacket and dark pants with a sword strapped to his back. Trunks jumped into the machine and seemed to answer Bulma from what they had no doubt been speaking of earlier.
"Yeah, that's what I'm afraid of!" He called before the hatch sealed shut and the machine whirred to life. Gohan watched as amazement as the machine lifted up slowly and then shot up into the sky, with a whirl and a loud pop the machine vanished into thin air. Gohan blinked in surprise, 'so he actually did it? He went into the passed… man… that's cool! Oh this is good! Maybe he'll bring back help! Or come back stronger and be able to defeat the androids? Yes… I'm confident that he'll be able to do it… something tells me he was destined to.' Gohan thought with a proud smile.
Gohan glanced over at Bulma, even though she had a confident smile on her lips he could tell she was suffering and in the brink of collapse. Not only had she lost everyone she loved, including himself – Gohan winced in guilt at the thought – but now she had to give up her son for who knew how long! He watched her shoulders slump and glance around nervously; with Trunks gone she was completely helpless if something or someone were to attack her. She was a strong woman and could defend herself in a fight against a human but… if the androids decided to attack? Gohan grimaced and turned to go back to the hideout, he would let Videl know what had happened and then return…
Gohan snuck away, only leaving when he made sure Bulma entered her home safely. As soon as she was out of sight he flew away, knowing she could not sense his Ki. When Gohan returned to the hideout, he let the dogs have a sniff at him before heading down to Videl. He found her helping load one of the only bits of still functional technology, a cargo loader – it was basically a floating flatbed that could be programmed to transport goods to certain places in short distances. "Videl!" Gohan greeted, walking up and kissing her cheek.
"Hey there Gohan! So? How'd it go? You were only gone for an hour…" Videl mentioned, folding her arms and resting her elbows on her hands. Gohan scratched the back of his neck and nodded.
"Yeah… remember when I spoke to you about the time-machine Bulma was making?" Gohan asked in a whisper, not wanting to arouse too much hope if things did not go well, God forbid.
"Yeah… don't tell me Trunks used it!" Videl said excitedly. Gohan smiled and straightened, nodding he motioned her to walk with him. Videl and he walked down the halls slowly, glancing at the families and workers around them.
"So I was thinking… I think now would be a good time to reveal myself hm?" Gohan suggested, smiling at the bright look in Videl's eyes.
"Really?! You're going to stop playing the dead guy now??" She asked half-teasingly. Gohan smiled again and nodded.
"Yeah… not to the androids though… I um, I have a feeling Trunks needs to be the one to destroy them…" Gohan admitted, rubbing his neck again.
"Trunks? Are you sure he'll come back that strong?" Videl asked doubtful. Gohan nodded vigorously.
"Yes! I know he will… he has to, he'll be with my dad!" Gohan answered as they headed toward the entrance of the base.
"Hm, well... if you're sure… so, do you think Bulma Briefs will like me?" Videl asked hopeful. Gohan grinned and nodded.
"She'll love you! Who wouldn't?" Gohan asked with a blush and kissed her cheek. Videl resisted the urge to giggle and punched his shoulder affectionately.
"Thank you – you're sweet." She mentioned just as affectionately. Gohan smiled and led her out, making sure the androids were nowhere in sight before taking off with her by his side. Once the couple reached the grounds about half an hour later they landed softly in the backyard.
"This way…" Gohan said leading the way. He tried to open the door but noticed it was locked. 'Hm, at least she doesn't leave to door open now…' he thought and knocked. Gohan braced himself for the reaction to his shocking and sudden appearance, what he received was exactly what he was expecting. Bulma opened the door and stared at Gohan for a few seconds, unable to register his presence right away. Gohan stood there with a sheepish look. "Um… hey there Bulma… long time no see?" Gohan said guiltily, and then he got the expected reaction.
Bulma broke down in tears and ran into his waiting arms. "Gohan! Oh Gohan you're alive! You're really alive!!" Bulma sobbed against him. Gohan smiled and engulfed her with his much bigger body, rubbing her back soothingly.
"Hey, hey… shhh, it's okay… I'm sorry I worried you and Trunks so much… please forgive me for not coming sooner… I was afraid I'd get in the way of Trunks' progress… I'm really sorry…" Gohan whispered softly, stroking his old friend's hair and patting her back.
"You jerk… you're such a jerk…" Bulma cried but didn't pull away. To her, Gohan was always like a little brother, even if he towered over her. When he had "died" there wasn't a night for a year that she did not sob herself to sleep, she knew it upset Trunks but she couldn't help it! Gohan only smiled guiltily and nodded in agreement.
"Yeah… I am a jerk… I'm sorry…" Gohan admitted. About twenty minutes later Bulma had calmed down enough to eventually detach herself from him and wipe her tears.
"Don't ever do that again got it?!" She threatened. Gohan grinned and nodded eagerly.
"Of course!" He agreed and glanced at Videl. Videl smiled and walked over to them.
"And who might this be?" Bulma asked, drying her tears and smiling at the guest.
"Hello, my name is Videl Satan…" Videl said, shaking Bulma's offered hand.
"Satan… Satan… why doest that name ring a bell?" Bulma asked, scratching her hair in thought.
Videl blinked in shock. "Satan… as in, daughter of Hercule Satan? The champion of the world's martial arts tournament? The strongest man in the world? Well… besides Gohan that is…" Videl added with an affectionate smile at her fiancé.
"Oh! I see… well, it's nice to meet you… You must be Gohan's friend then?" Bulma asked, unable to imagine Gohan who had no time between his training and battles with the androids to find love could have a girlfriend.
"She's my fiancé." Gohan stated simply, like it was the more common thing for him in the world.
"FIANCE?!" Bulma shrieked in shock. "Oh gosh! Congratulations!! Wow!! I can't believe it! Little Gohan is going to get married! With such a pretty young woman too." Bulma added with a smile and a nod at Videl who blushed at the compliment and smiled back. Gohan laughed nervously and scratched the back of his neck.
"Yup… Um… Say Bulma…"Gohan began uneasily. Bulma looked up at him in inquiry.
"Yes Gohan?" Bulma asked curiously.
"I heard that your have a gravity-simulation-chamber? Could that be used to train in?" he asked innocently. Bulma blinked and tilted her head to the side questioningly.
"Yes it could… would you like to use it?" She asked slowly, having an idea what he might be planning.
"Yeah! If it's not too much trouble… I'd have to stick around here for a while, though I'm going to go out on a limb and say that you wouldn't mind that right?"
"Of course not! Sure! I'd love for you to stay a while!" She said happily.
"Great! What about you Videl?" Gohan asked, turning to his fiancé with a hopeful look. Videl rolled her eyes but smiled affectionately.
"Sure Gohan… If it means keeping you from killing yourself…" Videl said teasingly but Gohan looked affronted.
"Hey! That's not very nice." He said and both women laughed softly. And so it was settled, Gohan and Videl were to stay in one of the many rooms in Capsule Corps while Gohan trained but… would he be able to handle his training? …Or would it be too much for him?
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End A/N: Aww! Another happy reunion! This story is full of those… XD