Chapter 2: Family Matters Part 2

Ok…Here it is Part 2!

Recap: "So, Gohan, have you been training at all?" Piccolo asked.

"You're joking, right? I have no time to train, its work, home, then bed." I laughed.

"Thought so," He replied.

"Well, maybe us three should go together," Dad suggested. All of the sudden it felt like I got in the head by a brick. I leaned against the railing and rubbed my head.

"Gohan, are you okay?" I looked up to see my wife, but my head was killing me.

"I am fine…I am going to head to the car and get an Aleve," I sighed and walked away before she had time to protest. I started to head downstairs, but I felt like I was going to pass out. I leaned against the wall, bent down, and placed my palms on my knees. I took a deep breathe and closed my eyes.

I opened them again and saw two feet in front of mine. I looked up and see Goten, and he looked worried.

"You alright, big bro?" He asked me.

"Wow, you really turned into a worry wart haven't you?" I replied.

"You know me, and I know you. You never stop to take a 'breather' just by walking down a few flights of stairs. Back to my question, are you okay?" Goten was really determined about this, isn't he?

"I'm fine, just a headache," I replied.

"Ha! You can not fool me. I know you better than Videl does, and that's saying something."

"Don't say anything please. I know how much of a blabber mouth you are."

"If it's important then I will something."

"Then I'm not saying a word."

"Alright, fine."

"He is back, Goten. I just know he is, even if I cant sense him I KNOW it's him."

"Who?"

"Raphael…Raphael is getting in my head again."

"And you want me to keep that a secret?"

"Please! I don't want anyone getting hurt this time; that was way too painful for me. It me a year to mend things with everyone, and some still haven't forgiven me."

"Fine, but if it goes too far, I am telling," we finally agreed. It took a little persuading, but I got it done.

Goten's Point Of View

I have never seen my brother act like this. Sometimes he scares me with the way he is, but he still never likes keeping secrets. He always wants to be upfront and honest with everything and everybody, now he is keeping secrets. I guess he will never be the same after that day I thought back to it. It was painful for everyone, but mainly Gohan. I kept studying his expression waiting for him to crack which I knew he was on the verge of doing. He is worried, but not for himself, that is one of his traits that I admire. I couldn't help but wonder what was going through that giant brain of his. I decided to walk with him to his car, thinking of that fateful day the whole time.

*Flashback*

"No! Gohan don't listen to him, he is using your anger against you!" Supreme Kai was trying to get through to my older brother as he was on the floor clutching his head. He just screamed.

"Dad! What are we going to do?" I was worried that he might give in.

"I don't know Goten, all we can do is wait and see," He replied.

"Come now, you don't really think he can hear you?" Raphael sneered.

"Shut up! No one asked you!" I spat. I was getting closer and closer to my breaking point, until my dad put a hand on my shoulder.

"Gohan it's not your fault, you have a pure heart this guy is wrong. Our Father's death is not your fault, neither is Piccolo's, Krillen's…none of it is," I said softly as I kneeled down next to him.

"How could you say that?! Everything is MY fault, I shouldn't have come back. Because of me, half the planet is destroyed and he is here!" He yelled back at me. He started to power up and started to scream again, this time, it didn't stop. He was digging his nails into his head so hard, blood started to trickle down his fingers. There was one last agonizing scream, and then, silence. I looked up and I saw it, my brother, no, not my brother, a stranger now in Raphael's grip. I had Silver hair, Orange and Purple eyes, and an evil-red aura. He smirked and then, he disappeared.

*End Flashback*

"Earth to Goten!" I saw a hand waving in front of my face.

"Sorry, I spaced out," I looked to my right as Gohan made his way back up the stairs.

"No duh," He said with a chuckle. I caught up to him, and watched him. Worry was apparent in my features, but, by the looks of it, Gohan was in deep thought.

"Gohan, if it is true, what are we going to do?" I asked him, Gohan snapped out of his thoughts immediately, and looked my way.

"I don't know, but I will figure it out, I will NOT allow that to happen again," He said it like he was too cocky for his own good, but I knew better. He was worried, even if he didn't want to show it. We got back to the house; Gohan walked to the kitchen while I walked back to the balcony.

Gohan's P.O.V.

I walked in the kitchen and sighed, I con not believe I just did that.

"Hey," I turned around and Videl was standing there with a can of soda. I took the can and swallowed the Aleve.

"Can I ask you something?" she looked at me.

"Shoot." I replied.

"I was wondering what your nightmare was about last night."

"Nothing."

"Darn it Gohan! Don't tell me that you were shaky, sweaty, and freaked out, it is obvious that it was not nothing."

"Videl, I don't want to talk about it," Little did I know my father and Piccolo were listening.

"Please, just tell me."

"I…It…Ugh! I don't know where it came from, but it was my worst fear. I watched as all my worst enemies destroy everyone I care about…and I couldn't even stop them," I ended softly, sinking to my knees and leaning my head against the cupboard. I crushed the can and the thick liquid ran down my fingers.

"Gohan, why didn't you just tell me? You know that will never happen, so don't worry about it. I am here for you no matter what, so is your Father and everyone else in those rooms."

"Gohan, there is something else isn't there?" I looked up as my father and Piccolo emerged from behind the door. I just sat there staring at them, searching my brain for answers. Piccolo walked up beside me and my father knelt down next to me, staring right back at me with his deep, dark brown, kind eyes. I watched as he studied my expression, and I studied his. That is when Piccolo sat on the ground next to me and watched me too. Suddenly, it became really awkward for me. I bit my lip, still not knowing how to answer them.

I sighed. My father shifted on the ground and leaned against the wall, and now I was in between my father, Piccolo, and my wife. I just let me head lean against the wall as I closed my eyes, trying to figure the right words to say to them.

"Gohan, you still there?" I heard Piccolo ask me. I opened my eyes and turned my head to face him, and I can tell by the expression on his face, he knew that something was wrong. All of the sudden my phone started ringing. Perfect timing I thought. I stood up and reached for my phone; I grabbed it and walked out of the room.

Goku's P.O.V.

I watched as my son walked away with his cell phone. Videl sighed and walked out of the room with her hands on her hips. I looked over at Piccolo who was just as confused as I was.

"What is he hiding?" Piccolo asked, more like he was thinking out loud, but I answered anyway.

"I have no clue." I couldn't help but wonder what Gohan was hiding from me.

"Grandpa, Grandpa!" I looked back to the door as a little girl came running up to me.

"Hi Pan!" I said warmly. Piccolo even smiled.

"Look I drew a picture!" it looked like a pineapple, but it also had a face. Pan's eyes were shining and just chuckled and tousled her hair.

"I am guessing its Vegeta, right?"

"Yup!"

"He does look like a pineapple doesn't he Pan?" I asked her. She laughed and ran to show everyone else. I looked down, I am not one to show how I truly feel around most other people, but Piccolo could read me like a book.

"Don't worry Goku. He will come around, I am sure of it. If anything, we could just pester Goten to find out," I looked at Piccolo who had a smirk on his face. I laughed at his statement, not sure why, but it felt right.

"You are an idiot," He replied coldly and walked off. I just smiled at him and walked back to the others, who were still talking.

"Hey, Goku!" I turned to Trunks waving for me to follow him.

"What's up Trunks?" I asked.

"Goten wants to talk to us both, for some odd reason." I looked at my youngest son, who looked a bit nervous; it kind of worried me, I DO NOT NEED AN OTHER GRANDCHILD!

"Dad, Gohan asked me to keep this a secret, but I can't, so I am going to tell you. Neither of you can say anything okay? Other wise Gohan will kill me."

"Okay."

"I can't say who, but someone is coming, and not a good someone. Gohan said he just knows it, but just doesn't know how to explain it. He said he knows because of his migraines and nightmares, so like I said, I have no clue what he's talking about, but there you have it." I was too shocked for words. I looked at me eldest son, talking on the like there was nothing wrong. Why didn't I see that something was bugging him? I mean I am his FATHER, I should have realized it before. I looked at Goten, who looked extremely guilty.

"Its good you came to me son, I needed to know that," I saw him relax, but then Pan ran up and dragged him and Trunks away. I slowly shook my head back and forth. I looked back to my son, who was now pinching the bridge of his nose in annoyance. I walked up to Piccolo, who was in his normal position on the wall.

"What do you want, Goku?"

"Piccolo, I know what's wrong with my son." He looked up at me.

"Really? How do you know?"

"Goten told me."

"Alright, then tell me," I explained everything I knew. When I was finished, he was just as shocked as me.

"Why didn't he tell us?" He looked over at Gohan who was now talking to Yamcha.

"I have no idea, but let's not dwell on it, I mean; he probably has a good reason for not telling us." I reassured him. Piccolo agreed and went to meditating against the wall. I walked towards Gohan and Yamcha and decided to join in their conversation.

"Hey guys," I greeted them happily.

"Hey dad, I was just telling Yamcha that he should be that football coach at the school."

"Thank you for the offer, but really, I am not good with kids."

"Sure you are Yamcha! Look at Gohan and Trunks; you handled them like a natural!" I piped in.

"True, okay I will think about it." I saw Gohan get a triumphant smile.

Gohan's P.O.V.

I walked back with my Father and decided to check on thing inside. I walked into quite a surprise, Videl, Bulma, and my mother were all holding a camera.

"Umm…what are you doing?" I asked.

"Shh! You need to see this; it is the cutest thing ever!" I looked to where my wife was motioning for me to look, and there it was, Pan asleep between Goten and Trunks. I had never seen anything more peaceful my entire life, other than me at the lake with my father, but that was a while ago.

"We are headed home guys," I turned to Krillen, Android 18, and Marron, who was asleep in 18's arms.

"Bye guys" We waved, after Krillen left, the crowd started to thin out. The last ones here were The Son Family, Piccolo, and The Briefs, which it is their home.

"Goku, I think we should head back to the house, Goten is obviously tuckered out," Mother said.

"Okay, I am ready to hit the hay too," My father chuckled. I watched as my mom gently woke Goten. I hugged them both and watch them leave, but my dad was the last.

"Gohan, you still never answered my question from earlier," He was giving me a stern look; one I knew meant I was in trouble.

"Dad, if it was urgent, you would be one of the first to know," I replied. He smiled and hugged me.

"Alright Videl, how long do you want to stay because I have work tomorrow," I looked at my wife, who was now holding Pan in her arms.

"Why don't you guys stay the night?" Bulma suggested. I shrugged, too tired to argue. Videl could care less, so we picked a room and put Pan to bed.

"Goodnight Pineapple!" I called to Vegeta, who scoffed and followed Bulma down the hall.

"Where did that one come from?" Videl asked as I started to change.

"Pan's drawing" I chuckled.

"I knew that…" She said.

"Right," I replied sarcastically. I lay down in the bed; Videl snuggled up to me and fell asleep quickly. I listened to her rhythmic breathing, and felt her chest rise and fall next to me. I looked at her, she looked so carefree. This is why I don't want anyone to know, they need to stay like this, carefree. I drifted off to sleep.

*Nightmare*

"Please stop! I am begging you!" I screamed at the man in front of me. He just sent another torture blast at me.

"Why? I am having way too much fun with this, and anyway, with you in those ki-bonds, you can't fight," He teased.

"Don't push Raphael, it won't help in any way," I heard my Father warn him. I could feel my giving up on me, my vision kept getting in and out of focus and like that wasn't bad enough, I started to cough up blood, but of course, my stubborn Saiyin side will never give in.

"You know what? I am getting really sick and tired of you. You can hurt me all you want, but my family that is where I draw the line. I Did not give up, I am Not giving up, and I Never will give up! You will not be the one to triumph this time because you messed with the wrong family!" I started to power up, despite my body telling me otherwise. The ki-bonds around my wrists started to crack and finally did. I looked at everyone's shocked yet happy faces, I found the remote and everyone dropped out of their ki-bonds.

"Phew, that was a close call. Is it bad that I tried to warn him not to mess with you?" He joked as he walked closer to me.

"Gohan, are you okay!" Videl said very panicky, she wa my fiancé at the time.

"I will be fine once this jerk is put in his place," I replied angrily, never loosing my gaze on the pile of rubble that replaced Raphael's form. He burst out, seething with anger. He looked around until his eyes fell on my Gold hair and Teal eyes.

"Where's the boy?" He spat.

"I am the boy, you idiot," I said coldly. I could tell by my father's expression, that he was surprised to see me like that. I remember only one time I was like this, and that was when I had to fight Cell. He looked me in the eye, all of the sudden; it felt like someone stabbed my brain. I fell to the ground in agonizing pain, not knowing what was happening.

*End Nightmare*

I jumped up, my breathing slowing as I realized I was still at Capsule Corporation.

"Gohan are you okay?" Videl asked me, I sighed and plopped my head back on my pillow.

"Hey!" She tried getting my attention again.

"I'm fine, but I do need some water, I will be back," I told her. I left the room and walked towards the kitchen. I grabbed a glass cup and filled it with water when I heard this in my head "I'm back, Gohan. And guess what, Revenge is sweet" I dropped the glass and clutched my head. I ended up almost blacking out, I collapsed on the floor. I guess Vegeta heard the commotion and decided to come check what was going on.

"Hey I'm trying to…" he stopped, I am also guessing he saw me on the floor with broken glass and water next to me.

"What the…Gohan!" He was shocked. He nudged me wit hhis foot, which made me instantly grab it, flip him, and step on his chest.

"Sorry," I apologized when I realized who it was. I helped him up, and glared at me.

"What was that about?" He asked.

"I don't know." I lied.

"Go back to bed, brat." He narrowed his eyes at me and turned to leave.

"Night Spiky" I teased, he just kept walking.

The next morning, I left for work, thinking about the previous night the whole time. How did he come back? I thought the Kais and I locked him away for good. Or I am just paranoid and just imaging things.