Author's note: Sorry it took so long for the update but between school and work it takes some time to write these out. Hope you guys enjoy and stay tuned for the next update.

Gohan

Gohan sat down on the open grass in front of his house contemplating his last fight with the androids. Even though his cuts and bruises were deep he found the pain from them completely gratifying. Gratifying because he lived to challenge them another day. He's stronger, more mindful of their power, and the next time he faces them off it'll be a more even fight.

"Gohan!" his mother desperately called looking for her son through the house. He didn't answer trying to keep her from finding him but he could only remain hopeful. "There you are son, what are you doing you need to be inside resting."

"I'm fine mom, I wasn't beaten up that badly." Gohan tried hard to remain calm from his mother's harping; he appreciated it but sometimes it was a little overbearing.

"Well I gotta clean your wounds again," Chichi sat down in front of Gohan with her first aid kit ready to attend to her son.

She began removing his bandages to apply the medicine.

"Ow mom, not so hard!"

"Hold still son!" Chichi yelled while trying to clean some of Gohan's cuts and bruises. He had a deep cut on his arm that might require some stitches if Gohan isn't able to sit still.

"This stuff hurts, it doesn't feel like regular alcohol and neosporin."

"Don't worry about what it is and just take it like a man. Honestly you're just like your father, especially when it comes to medicine." Chichi giggled a little at the memory of her husband, "Honestly the strongest man alive and his only real fear was needles, he was ridiculous." Chichi continued cleaning Gohan's wounds satisfied that he finally calmed down.

"Yeah dad was a character... mom, do you really think I'm just like dad?"

Chichi paused for a minute and looked at her son, "You definitely are your father's son. Everyday you look more and more like him haha, especially in that orange gi." Gohan rubbed his father's gi feeling proud that he was able to wear it.

"You're even brave just like him... you know I always think about when you were little and how I used to refuse to let Goku train you. Even though he wanted to train you he understood why I didn't want you to fight. I wanted you to be a scholar and change the world and make it a better place... ." She looked up at her son and gently rubbed his check, she started to tear up making Gohan's heart sink.

"Mom don't cry please."

"I'm sorry Gohan, it's just... maybe if I wasn't so strict with you back then you'd- you'd be stronger, stronger than you are now and then I wouldn't have to worry about you fighting the androids because I know you could win. If I had let you train more, you'd be able to defeat those monsters without any problem."

"Mom, I never once blamed you for anything, you were only doing what you thought was best for me. I'm sure dad doesn't regret any of the choices you made." Seeing his mother like this was new she's usually so strong willed and sure of herself. "I'm sure if dad were still alive he wouldn't want you to act like this."

"I'm sorry Gohan I just miss him. And I'm scared of losing my son, my only child. If I were to lose you to, I don't think I could go on living..."

Gohan held his mother even tighter trying to keep her from crying even more. "Don't worry mom, I'm not going anywhere okay."

"Chichi, Gohan, I'm home and I've brought a visitor." Gohan's grandfather called driving the car up to the front of the house. Trunks was sitting in the passenger seat waving out to them. Chichi pulled herself away from Gohan and fixed herself up to go and greet them, "Hi Trunks, how have you been? How's your mother doing?"

"I've been okay and you know mom still toiling away at the time machine. I wanted to come see how Gohan was doing. I heard he fought the androids the other day."

"He's still a little sore but he's fine. He's right over there."

"Hey Trunks how are you?" Gohan asked waving him over.

Trunks rushed over eager to see his mentor and hear about his encounter. Trunks squatted down in front of Gohan to get a better look at the bruising on his body,"Are you feeling okay, how was the fight with the androids, were you scared!?"

"Woah slow down there, I'm fine, just a little sore but I'm recovering. In a couple days I'll be back to my old self."

"Ah I'm so glad you're okay. My mom told me about what happened and I had to rush over here to see you."

Trunks sat cross legged in front of Gohan to look at some of his cuts and bruises, he was being unusually shy and Gohan took that as a sign to answer his real question, "The fight was pretty amazing, I mean even though I was out matched it's been a long time since I've been challenged like that." Gohan went into further details about the fight trying his hardest to conceal his excitement for fighting but it couldn't be helped they were both Saiyans after all.

"Really that's so cool!" Trunks became excited but then quickly started pouting, "I wish I could fight with you, it's so frustrating just sitting back and training. You gotta take me with you next time!"

Before Gohan could answer Trunks his mother did it for him, "No way Trunks!" Chichi stepped in interrupting the conversation. "I'm speaking on behalf of your mother when I say this no, N.O. NO! You're way to young to be going off risking your life. I mean honestly we can't have all of our sons running off getting themselves killed."

"But, but Gohan-"

"No buts Trunks that's the end of the discussion. I don't want to hear another word about it in my house understood?"

"Trunks you're almost there keep pushing yourself!" Gohan continued instructing Trunks. They were in the gravity room in the basement of the house, taking advantage of the fact that Bulma wasn't home to interrupt them.

"C'mon don't give up, it's only 25X Earth's gravity this is child's play."

Trunks was exhausted from doing over 100 push ups trying to reach to 200 but the workout was just too much. "Gohan I can't..." he whined through his breaths. "Turn it off I can't keep up!"

After seeing how much pain Trunks was in Gohan shut the system down completely to allow time for Trunks to compose himself. "Wow... I can't believe... anyone can... do this..." Trunks stated through huffs of breaths. Gohan handed him a bottle of water and sat next to him on the floor.

"You're doing great Trunks you just need to keep pushing yourself."

"I am," Trunks was growing frustrated from all the intense training Gohan has him under. "I just don't understand why it's so hard for me to transform."

Gohan went quiet for a moment trying to find the best way to explain Trunk's problem, "You need more emotions behind all that power you have. You need to get angry and want to fight."

"I don't understand, I do feel angry and I want to fight, I don't understand what other emotions I need."

Gohan looked at Trunks and could see the intense amount of frustration on his face. He knew how much this meant to him and it was hard seeing Trunks beat himself over it. "It's not necessarily what you're missing... for you it's more of what you need to let go..."

Trunks was a bit confused by this statement.

"Trunks you're scared and it's okay to be scared but you can't let fear be your only motivation."

"But I'm not scared! I want- I'm ready to fight the androids!"

"It's not the fear of fighting, it's the fear of dying. Fighting the androids means uncertain death and that scares you, and it scares me too. But the moment you ascend will be the moment that the thought of your death no longer matters."

"Well how did you do, how did you get over your fear of dying?"

"For me it was when I saw the androids kill my mentor Mr. Piccolo. He was like a second father to me and he sacrificed himself to save me from the androids. When I saw Mr. Piccolo's dead body something inside of me snapped, I was just filled with anger and the only thing I wanted more was to stop those two. I realized that I would much rather die fighting than let the androids hunt me down like an animal."

"But I don't want to lose anyone in order to feel that way..."

"You don't have to worry about losing someone but you need to realize that fear can only hold you back. It causes you to be weak and second guess yourself. That'll cause you to lose the fight."

Just then the alarm for the door sounded signaling that Bulma came home. "C'mon lets go greet your mother."

The boys walked up stairs to see Bulma unloading some groceries in the kitchen. "Hey you two, I thought I heard someone in here. Hey Gohan how have you been? Your mom tells me you got into a fight with the androids.

"Hey Bulma, yea I did but I'm alright I didn't get beaten as bad as my mom made it sound." Gohan came into the kitchen to help Bulma unpack some of the groceries.

"Good, Good. You know Trunks has been talking about facing the androids too, you should talk some sense into him, convince him not to go."

"Haha I don't think I'm the right person for that job."

Bulma flashed a small smile at Gohan while handing him a can of beans, "But he looks up to you, he's sees you as his older brother. I know why you both feel you need to fight but he's still just a child Gohan. I don't want my boy to be taken away from me."

"Don't worry Bulma, I'll talk to him."

"Good, actually I forgot to pick up some things, damn it. Do you boys mind running into town for me."

"Yea sure, no problem, what'd you forget?"

Gohan and Trunks flew into town to the nearest mall. It wasn't to crowded today probably due to the fact that their was an android attack not to far away from here. The two boys walked through the stores observing some of the items within the shops. In a moment Gohan caught a familiar scent within the air that pulled his attention away from his mother's shopping. It was a very particular scent that could be picked out from a crowd. "Gohan check it,"Trunks called. He pointed over to a women wearing a short stripped sundress and sneakers. Her long black hair was let loose from it's usual braided ponytail. "I think that's Videl."

They could only see her from behind but Gohan could tell that was Videl. She was walking with someone else beside her smiling and laughing. The guy she was with was tall, blonde, and pretty muscular; a real pretty boy in the face. A hole started to form in Gohan's stomach as he watched them shop together, laughing and touching each other. Before he knew what was going on Gohan had already walked up to her and placed a hand on her shoulder. Videl turned to look at him surprised by his presence, "G-Gohan what are you doing here?"

Gohan was stunned silent suddenly realized what was happening and removed his hand from her shoulder. "I was just ah- running some errands. Sorry I didn't mean to interrupt you guys."

"No it's okay, um this is one of my oldest friends Sharpner. We were just catching up with each other since it's been a while since the last time we saw each other." The guy Sharpner, and seemed like he was well put together. He wore a light brown suit and had his long blonde hair gelled back out of his face. "Sharpner, this is Gohan. I saved him a couple weeks ago from the android attacks."

Sharpner looked at Gohan with a smug look on his face and placed his arm around Videl's shoulder, "Oh yeah I remember you telling me about that. I'm surprised you needed saving, you doing alright there?"

"I've been better," Gohan could feel his stomach drop a little as he watched Sharpner get closer to Videl. She said they were only friends but he was being too friendly with her but at the same time she was allowing him to get closer as well.

"I'm glad to see you're doing well," Videl left Sharpner's side and walked up closer to Gohan's face. "I was going to call your mother to see if it was alright if I came by." She brushed a piece of his bang out of his face to get a better look at one of his bandages. "At least Chichi was able to patch you up this time."

"Ya no kidding."

Sharpner cleared his throat a little to get Videl's attention. This made things awkward between everyone not knowing what to say next. Seeing Sharpner with Videl made Gohan's blood boil.

"Hey Videl, we should hurry up and head back before it gets to late," Sharpner grabbed Videl's arm trying to pull her back towards him. "It was nice seeing you ah... Gohan right." Sharpner held out his hand for Gohan to shake but he was left hanging. "Alright then, come on Videl."

"Okay um sorry Gohan. I'll call you later okay. I'm sorry." Gohan wanted to reach out and grab Videl's hand but she was pulled away from his presence.

"Hey where is she going?" Trunks asked walking up towards Gohan.

"We should hurry back before your mother really starts to worry about us.

Gohan and Videl were able to talk and decided to meet up just to catch up with each other. Instead of having her fly out to see him again Gohan decided to come out to Satan city. Despite everything that was going on the world, Satan City was still pretty lively. The whole city felt like it was in an isolated bubble, ignorant of all the death and destruction in the world. Gohan flew over the city in search of the more suburban part, it didn't take long for him to find the giant house with the words SATAN written across it.

He landed at the door and rang the doorbell, suddenly becoming by the thought of meeting her.

"Hello, who could that be," a voice called from the other side of the door. A older women with an apron opened the door. "Hello?"

"Ah hi, I'm here to see Videl...?"

"Oh you must be the visitor she told me about today. She didn't tell me it'd be a man though. So handsome as well come on in." The women urged Gohan inside causing him to blush a little at all the compliments she was giving him. "She's right this way, follow me." They walked down a long hallway going past various rooms and doors. It's hard to believe how pristine this place is. Even Bulma's house in it's prime couldn't compare to this. "It's been quite sometime since Videl has had visitors especially from such a handsome boy, I hope you enjoy each others company."

"Haha, thank you."

The women showed Gohan into the living room area where the TV was going. It was showing old wrestling re-runs. "Just have a seat, Videl will be out here soon."

Gohan watched TV while waiting for Videl to show up, the old re-runs reminded him of his father a little bit. When they were home they couldn't watch TV but sometimes when they'd fly to Master Roshi's house they could catch a couple episodes... of course after Master Roshi finished watching the women's fitness channel.

"Hello," Videl said while taking a seat on the love seat across from Gohan. "Sorry I had to fix something. Glad you could make it though."

"No problem, I was just watching some wrestling."

"You like wrestling?"

"Ya I used to watch it with my dad so it kind of brings back memories."

"Really, that's so cute. It kind of reminds me of me and my father. He used to take me to his matches all the time."

"Your dad's a wrestler...?"

"Yea his stage name was Hercule. He used to love fighting and even won the previous world tournament... but since the androids came he kind of lost his fighting spirit. I can't really blame him, it's just sad to see how lost he's become..."

"Yea that must be hard, I can't even imagine..."

"Well enough about my father we should go somewhere. You came all this way here lets go hang out."

"Huh, where?"

We can go to my favorite restaurant where they serve the best curry around. It's super good."

"Videl, can I ask you something?"

"What's up?"

"Is there something going on between you and that guy from yesterday?"

"Who? You mean Sharpner, no we're just good friends."

"Oh, you both just seemed kind of close..."

Videl started laughing at Gohan's question, "Sharpner, no way I could ever date him. "He's just a friend." Suddenly Videl's laughter stopped as she continued with her story, "We tried dating for about a month but it, it just wasn't meant to be..."

Gohan swallowed a little almost afraid to ask his next question, "Why not, he seemed pretty close to you."

"It's because at the time when we started dating, it was around the time that when our friends from the rescue committee were killed by the androids. It was such a shocker, and neither of us could be there for each other so our relationship just kind of ended."

"..."

"It's okay it's all in the past now. We were just catching up with each other... you know Gohan, I'm really glad I ran into you guys yesterday."

"Huh, why?"

"Well honestly I wanted to see sooner. I saw the aftermath of the fight on the news but they didn't find any bodies. I was scared you died and I couldn't bring myself to call Chichi to see for myself."

"Sorry," Gohan laughed slightly embarrassed and entertained at Videl's concern. "I didn't mean to worry you." Gohan sat on the cliff edge to watch the view of Satan City.

"If I hadn't seen you I don't think I would've ever called, that would've been selfish of me."

It was getting late in the evening when the two left the restaurant, the sun was beginning to set leaving an orange hue over the city. "The sun is starting to set, do you still have time?"

"Huh, for what?"

"I want to take you to my favorite place," Videl began floating up above Gohan. She extended her hand inviting him to come up to her. At this moment she seemed like an angel with the way the setting rays accenting her form. Gohan floated up to take her hand as if he was enchanted by her.

"Where are we going?"

"You'll see."

Videl held Gohan's hand guiding him through the air and led him over to a cliff that overlooked the entire city. She sat at the edge and patted an area beside her signalling for Gohan to join her. "It's so beautiful up here at this time." She became nervous and pushed her wispy bangs to the side, "Were you scared?"

"Yeah, they were tougher than I expected."

Gohan went silent for a moment stopping his goofy demeanor, "Every time I face them I become scared but I can't let that hold me back."

"Still as brave as ever Gohan, even after you got your ass handed to you haha. What about Trunks are you still training him...?"

"He's really coming along, he's so eager to fight them but he's not ready yet."

"Why don't you think he's ready?"

"Because he's just too inexperienced. He's never fought anyone besides me and fighting your enemies is a lot different from fighting your friends. Unfortunately he'll never get that experience unless he's in a real fight, but Bulma would never forgive me."

"Well I don't blame her, he's only 14 he's way too young to be putting his life on the line, even if it is for the greater good."

"It's funny when I think about that and how I first started fighting, I mean Mr. Piccolo practically threw me at the enemies to get me to fight haha... but my dad and Mr. Piccolo were always there for me even when I couldn't see them. All Trunks has is me and I don't think I'm even half as strong as they are."

Videl moved closer and wrapped her arm around Gohan's, "You know Trunks really looks up to you. You don't need to be like your father or Mr. Piccolo to protect him. I think the fact that he grew up having to protect himself just shows how strong and capable he is on his own. The only thing you need to do is just be the man that he thinks you are."

"Really, and what type of man is that?"

"You know, brave and confident. Since the androids came the world is riddled with cowardly and insecure people. They only know how to live in fear and to live selfishly; seeing you go off and fight the androids on your own really gives people hope that there is light at the end of this dark tunnel.

They were silent again Gohan thinking over his next encounter with the androids and Videl thinking of the next thing to say. Gohan looked over at Videl who was fiddling with her thumbs and felt a wave of embarrassment wash over him. He couldn't help watch her and take notice of her physical form. The way her hair fell to compliment her face, how her clothing hugged her frame; her beauty was a wonder that he would never come to understand.

"You know I wish we could sit like this forever, just the two of us... Hey Gohan, why don't the two of us just run away from everything."

"What are you talking about?"

"We could run away and live out somewhere where no one could find us and just live peacefully, at least until the androids caught finally found us... but by the time that happens we'd be old and ready to die right?" Videl looked up at Gohan smiling and giggling at his confusion, "Haha just kidding, but its a nice thought though."

"Hmm yea..." Gohan was slightly disappointed that she was only joking. He would give up everything to run away with her and for the first time in his life he felt as though being half Saiyan was more of a curse than a blessing.

"Hey don't look like that," Videl spoke as she pushed Gohan's bangs out of his face. "When you finally defeat them we can run away then."

That feeling from before returned to him, the same feeling he had when they had first kissed. It felt animalistic and human all at the same time. As she spoke the only thing Gohan could focus on was Videl's lips. They were small yet plump, and shaped like a heart; those same lips that kissed him days ago were here again in front of him. Gohan leaned in closer until he was able to capture them with his.

They kissed tenderly just for a moment before Gohan took the initiative to deepen the kiss this time. His tongue slid eagerly through her lips trying to find her and taste everything about her. Videl started to melt into his hands, moaning between each breath that he took.

Gohan slowly laid Videl back onto the ground and nestled himself between her legs. His hands roamed her entire frame, taking in her entire body before he realized what was happening and stopped himself. Gohan looked down to see Videl was just as flustered as he was. "I'm sorry," he explained while trying to catch his breath.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to-"

Videl came up to kiss Gohan trying to ease his worries. She sat up a little bit more to give themselves a little bit of a break. She lifted her shirt over her head revealing her black bra and skin tight leggings underneath. She then lifted up Gohan's shirt showing his tanned chest.

He was amazed by her body, Gohan knew she was fit but he didn't realize how shapely she was, her curves were as enchanting as the sun setting over the city. Videl reached out and placed her hand on his chest, "Don't be nervous okay, everything's alright."

They were both scared, scared of what going all the way could mean for the both of them. Gohan was extremely nervous; only days ago he was having his fist kiss and now he's about to become intimate with the only women he's ever had feelings for. Even though she didn't look it, he could tell she was experienced and was worried that she would be disappointed by him.

Seeing the nervous blush that was forming across his face she knew Gohan wouldn't have it in him to undress her, so she stood up, "Look away for a moment okay, I'm a little embarrassed."

Gohan obliged and turned his head for a moment as Videl finished undressing herself.

"Okay, you can look now."

Gohan turned to her to see she was completely naked in front of him. Suddenly all of his fear disappeared and was quickly placed with excitement as she came closer to him. Videl kissed Gohan again prompting him to lay down on his back as she straddled him. She helped Gohan maneuver out of his pants revealing his hard member to her.

Gohan watched as she slid down his large member inch by inch to take in his entirety. Once his whole length was taken in she began to slowly move her hips trying to keep a steady pace between them. As she began to quicken the pace Gohan turned them over so now that he was on top. He interlocked his fingers with hers as placed her hands up above her head.

His pace was hard and firm as he felt the end coming near, he cradled his face in the crock of her neck. As he bit down on her neck firmly they both came to a climax. "Ah Gohan," Videl let out a moan as their bodies convulsed together.

Their noses were lightly touching, as they tried to steady their breaths Videl let out a light laugh, "Haha sorry."

"Wh-what's so funny?"

"Nothing, I'm just really happy right now."

Gohan placed a tender kiss on her lips while answering, "I'm happy too."