Wykid here... I do not own anything DBZ related. Go figure... But the ideas and storyline is mine.
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Chapter 2: Dreadful Discovery
Just then a two blazing waves of energy soar through the sky as various animals glare at this magnificent sight. The scene snaps up at the wind pushing away at Gohan's hair, causing it to flop back wildly as does Piccolo's cape. They continue flying a few suspensful seconds more before Gohan's anxiety can't be held anymore.
Gohan: Piccolo, what's going on?
Piccolo: You won't believe it if I told you, you have to see this for yourself Gohan.
Gohan stares toward Piccolo in mid flight, pondering away at what Piccolo could be referring to before picking up speed, getting an advantage, nearly a nose ahead of Piccolo himself. Piccolo begins to lower into the thick woods as Gohan slows down and follows. Piccolo's aura thins out to almost nothing as he gently floats to the plant infested field before his shoes pat the ground. Gohan's aura lifts as well as he reaches the ground with one leg before lowering the other and raising his fists to belt level. He searches the enviroment for anything suspicious, he doesn't pick up the slightest hint of anything wrong. Piccolo simply stares ahead, not making a move, it is as if he's not even taking a single breath. Gohan glances for a few spare seconds before snapping back in the same direction as Piccolo.
Gohan: So what is it!? What's going on?
Piccolo: Gohan, go forth, take a look at that huge rock, but DO NOT LIFT IT!
Piccolo's raspy voice echoes through the woods as Gohan's eyes widen. Gohan is extremely tense, suspecting anything as he takes a few stealthy steps toward the rock.
Gohan: Piccolo what is it!? What are you tal...
Just then Gohan noticed it. He noticed the black mist spurting out of the bottom by thin clouds. About as thick as smoke from a lit cigarette as he tilts his head and backs up.
Gohan: D.. Don't tell me that this...
Piccolo: Gohan, do you remember when Garlic Jr. was free? He released a black mist upon the earth. Turning your best "friends" into your worst enemies. Well I'm convinced that this is the same black mist that we dealt with all those years ago.
Gohan: Th... That's impossible! Garlic Jr. was imprisoned in his own dead zone! You know that!
Piccolo: I know, I know! There's some unanswered questions here but it looks like we're going to have to dig to the bottom of it no matter what we've faced these past few weeks.
Gohan lowers his head, eyebrows arched up in pure sadness as he exhales frustration. Piccolo immediately notices this and takes a moment before resting his arm on Gohan's shoulder.
Piccolo: Look Gohan, I don't like this any more than you do, but we have to deal with this.
Gohan: I know...
The scene drifts on to a darker sky, a few twinkling stars appear over the horizon as the sun begins to hide behind the hills located so far away. Gohan is seen hanging just over the top of trees keeping a keen eye out for any suspicious activity. Piccolo instantly appears a few feet above Gohan with his green broad arms crossed over his massive chest. His stern face observes Gohan before his deep grumbling voice breaks the silence.
Piccolo: It's getting late.
Gohan: Hhm?
Piccolo: Go on home Gohan, we won't find anything here. We're going to have to wait.
Gohan:... But...
Piccolo: Gohan, there's nothing else we can do.
Gohan slowly nods as he lifts himself up to Piccolo's level.
Gohan: Mkay, but tell me if anything happens.
Piccolo doesn't actually respond, instead he turns and rushes off in a different direction. However Gohan, knowing Piccolo the way he does, understands that Piccolo heard him and will indeed fill him out on any information. Gohan heads off in his own direction, not too long however before meeting up with Krillin. Krillin waves toward Gohan.
Krillin: HEY!
Gohan speaks to himself.
Gohan: Hey, it's Krillin!
They finally meet up just over the tall, slender trees as Krillin yanks back to a halt, Gohan slows down to a stop as well.
Krillin: Gohan I don't know who's going to kill me first, your mom because it took me this long to find you or 18 because I'm not home yet.
Gohan: Ahaha, sorry Krillin. But I'll fill you in on the way, let's head home.
Krillin: Sorry Gohan, but if I don't head to my own home, I won't be around for you to fill me in on anything hehe...
Krillin rubs the back of his bald head slightly blushing. Gohan's jaw nearly drops before he catches it and smiles a big goofy grin.
Gohan: Ah jeez Krillin, you're whipped!
Krillin: HEY! You don't know what it's like to have a girlfriend that could kill you in an instant!
Gohan booms out a hardy laugh, reminding Krillin of Goku before Krillin can't hold back himself and they share a melted chuckle together.
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The scene then cuts over to Chi Chi who's washing dishes. She stacks a few bowls over to the side as she trots away and rubs her hands on the apron strapped around her neck. She draws a deep breath before leaning against a wall located just directly across the kitchen table. She then reaches out for the phone once again. That is just before front door creaks open to the heart thumping sight of Gohan. She nearly floats across the room trying to reach him.
Chi Chi: GOHAN!!!!
She kneels down before him, checking him out in every different area.
Gohan: M.. Mom, I'm fine!
Chi Chi: Oh yeah!? Is it fine to just spend the rest of your day and part of your night fighting with your karate friends!? HUH!?
Gohan: No mom, I wasn't fighting.
Chi Chi: Well you sure weren't studying!!!
Gohan finally wreches his bulky arm up to his side while clenching his fist just as tight as the gritting of his teeth. Chi Chi backs away in a split second.
Gohan: Mom, there's something you have to realize! Just like Piccolo said I'm earth's protecter now that Dad's gone! I have to protect the earth because if I don't then I'll let dad down and I'm just not willing to do that! Not now, not ever!
Just as he reaches the point of "Not now, not ever!" a flash of aura dominates his surroundings as his hair begins to stiffen up, his eyes flash green before he calms himself and lowers his fist. Chi Chi isn't frightened, instead a feeling of understanding sweeps over her. Her face becomes suddenly relaxed as she moves forword to Gohan and hugs him around the neck. He loses the intense stance as well as the aura before his eyes glow in confusement along with his arm cross over her back.
Chi Chi: I understand Gohan...
Gohan: Mom?
Chi Chi: I guess I can't change the fact that your father was a fighter. I guess that the earth needs you and that's what's important... Your father would be proud.
She soaks up all tears before any trickle down her cheeks. Gohan just as surprised as when the hug took place.
Chi Chi: I just want you to have a bright future Gohan.
Gohan exhales while glancing down at the woodened floor, before anything else takes place the scene snaps over to Gohan sound asleep in his bed, he begins tossing and turning in his bed. Gripping the pillows, tossing the covers around before sweat drips over onto his matress. He begins grunting as the scene fades into a view of pure blackness as Garlic Jr. appears with his evil gleam. His sharp teeth appear as his devilish grin grows across his broad face. His massive, bulky body stretched out as he releases a war cry out, echoing through the area before Garlic runs up into the shadows as some collisions of fists and legs echo before a beatened and battered Piccolo is seen shifting sideways before his motionless body slaps the ground and his eyes fade out to pure white-ness. Gohan flies over to tend to Piccolo.
Gohan: PICCOLO!!!!!
He kneels at Piccolo's side before tears drip on down pounding against Piccolo's seemingly lifeless body. Gohan attempts to shake Piccolo in vain tries to awake him.
Gohan: PICCOLO!... PICCOLO! NO, I NEED YOU!
Finally Gohan spins over to more collision sounds as Krillin and Chi Chi are both seen smacking the ground with force.
Gohan: NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Garlic Jr. emerges from the shadows with that distasteful grin smacked dab on his face.
Garlic Jr.: I told you... I AM IMMORTAL!
Just then before Gohan can take action he pushes himself up into sitting position with force before screaming at the top of his lungs.
Gohan: NOOOOOO!
His breathing has rapidly picked up as multiple beads of sweat practically pours down his face. He glances around his room as if to make sure he's safe.
Gohan: That's it... Tomorrow WE SETTLE THIS!...
He takes a few moments to himself to let his promise sink in before attempting to return to what few hours of sleep he has left. He turns over as the scene fades out to black along with a candle located on a stand beside his bed. The candle blows out by a gentle breeze, from inside the house. Perhaps from the passing of a certain spirit.
Yeah not much but the wait will be worth it. It's building up like an actual "what if" movie so give it time. Gohan's sworn to put an end to the nightmares and the wierd activity, will he find out what's going on and find Garlic Jr.?
I want to personally thank you for reading and I'd also appreciate reviews, for it is what a fanfic writer thrives on. This is Wykid signing out for now.