AN: This chapter take a jump forward in time, are we getting closer to Bulma's big reveal?
The next 2 years went by relatively quick for Gohan. He had been having a blast hanging out with Erasa, while at first glance she seemed rather ditsy Gohan quickly realized she was very intelligent and surprisingly a bit of a closet nerd. She worked really hard in school and kept her grades up, she had accidentally let it slip that she loved reading Sci-fi which to her relief Gohan never mentioned to anyone else. Aside from his friendship with Erasa he became pretty well acquainted with Sharpner and a couple of his jock friends who let Gohan tag along with them every now and then. But Videl well... not only did she seem to distrust and have no interest in Gohan but his alter ego The Great Saiyaman, who had quickly taken Satan City by storm with his amazing feats of strength and heroism, Videl hated. As it turns out her father was going to allow her to fight crime in the city when she turned 16. She had been dreaming of the day when she could be the hero of Satan City. In the 2nd year after the Cell Games a cruel new drug lord had set up shop in Satan City, and depression from all the violent crime was dragging Satan City down. She had desperately wanted to help people and to be known for something other then being the daughter of the champ. Much to her sadness Saiyaman had captured the hearts of the citizens. It really nagged at her that no one knew his identity. And his display of super human strength, his ability to fly, and the other tricks he uses royally pissed her off.
But none of that mattered now. It had been nearly 2 years since Saiyaman showed up. Now she was finally 16. It was the summer break between her sophomore and junior year. With her birthday having just past in early June. She had gone to the police station on her birthday and gotten a watch from the chief of police. But after 2 weeks the most exciting call she had been on was to stop a purse thief... but easily the most dangerous had been getting that cat out of the tallest tree in Satan Park. That dam cat was on one of the highest branches and just would not come to her. Videl had pondered using her jetcopter which had been her fathers 16th birthday present for her. But that seemed to easy, she wanted a challenge. So shimmying up the trunk she was soon near the top of the tree. The tree was swaying back and forth somewhat dangerously but having no fear Videl tried reaching out with one hand. She was just about to grab that fat furry bastard when the skinny top of the tree she was on snapped. Starting to free fall from 50 feet in the air, her situation wasn't looking great, but hey at least she had grabbed that cat. Then, whoosh! a strong wind hit her and she felt 2 arms under her and heard someone chuckling. Opening her eyes she realized Saiyaman had just stopped her from splatting on the ground. Being slightly embarrassed Videl decided she would thank him realizing he had set her down. But turning to him she saw he was laughing at her! 'NO ONE LAUGHS AT ME!' She indignantly thought. Brows furrowing she turned bright red and screamed at the top of her lungs.
"STOP LAUGHING AT ME!"
"Hahahaha i'm sorry but its just too funny, Videl Satan saving a cat and nearly dying? I know you want to help out with crime and all but tell me was the cat loitering to long in the branch or was he a cat burglar? HAHAHA man I crack my self up."
'Un believable Saiyaman the most ridiculous goof was cracking the corniest jokes and laughing like he was on SNL.' Sweat dropping Videl just replied after thinking "Uhh Saiyaman could I tell you something it's kinda serious."
Inside Gohan's head 'Oh wow maybe she is going to thank me I mean I did just save her life and all. Heck she is probably all shaken up from nearly dying in that fall.'
"Yeah sure miss Videl go ahead."
Glancing up from where she had been staring at the grass she walked shyly over to Gohan and motioned for him to bend down so she could speak into his ear. "SAIYAMAN I FUCKING HATE YOU! YOU ARE SUCH AN ASS HOLE! I HOPE THE NEXT CROOKS YOU RUN INTO CAN FINALLY KILL YOU THROUGH YOUR CHEAP BULLSHIT TRICKS." Storming off Videl left Gohan on the ground from where he had fallen in shock.
'OH... thank kami Videl doesn't know who I am she would kill me at school. And wow what a reaction, I was only poking fun at her. But miss high and mighty had to go and get all serious. Uhh even after nearly 2 years girls are so confusing!'
But that short encounter aside Videl still had yet to get a break and have the chief give her a real case. Another week passed when finally the chief called.
"Videl! Videl! Are you there?"
"Yes, go on ahead chief." 'Wow he sounds kinda serious, oh please please please! Let this be a real case.' She thought as she set down the text book she had been studying.
"Videl you know those 4 blocks Capsule Corp. owns in the middle of the city? Well as you've probably seen they have been building some massive building there for the past 2 years. No idea what but when they called to report a break in, I had Mrs. Brief herself on the phone telling me to not let Saiyaman in on this case no matter what. She said he shouldn't even know about the break in as long as we privately work on it. But it has to be all under wraps. None of the media are aware you are working for us right now since, well uhh... we haven't really had anything for you."
"Cut to the chase chief!" Videl eagerly replied sensing something she would finally get to enjoy.
"Right well I need you to report to the building asap and tell Mrs. Brief I sent you. I want you to investigate whatever happened there, it isn't often you get to meet Bulma Brief is person, so good luck kid."
Videl jumped up and yelled excitedly. Not only was she finally doing something worthy of her talent but she was going to meet the Bulma Brief!
Downtown Satan City
Bulma
'DAMIT DAMIT DAMIT I am so close to getting everything set up for the grand reveal. Now I have to deal with a bunch of cops pouring over everything. Imagine if I hadn't caught that security officer on the phone with the police. They probably would have pulled out all the stops. This is after all Capsule Corp.'s first business venture into Satan City. The mayor would be all over the police's ass to do everything possibly to assist me, including calling in Gohan in his dam costume. After 2 years if he found out now before the reveal... He would go berserk. He'd probably blow the building up. Especially now that I see he's even more concerned about hiding his powers since he masquerades as Saiyaman. No I can't think like that the chief assured me Saiyaman will have no knowledge of this event and neither will the general public. It can't leak out. I even managed to talk him down to only sending one person. Oh kami I hope I can manipulate them to just follow my directions. Besides Vegeta stopped the break in. All the police should do is put that random crook in jail. Ha he probably thought this was some lab or research building. I should have Balto send me some agent who I can use to ditch the detective they are sure to send.'
"Uhh hello... Mrs. Brief? I'm Videl I'm here about the break in."
Snapping out of her contemplation Bulma glanced down and saw a girl with deep cerulean eyes, raven haired with pig tails trailing down just past her shoulders, and even Bulma had to admit a very amply filled out body for a 16 year old girl. But 'OH SHIT! VIDEL? VIDEL SATAN NO! She of all people can't see what's in here before I reveal it. Ok calm down tell her to just get the perp and take the evidence.'
"Hi Videl, please call me Bulma, Mrs. Brief is my mother. Now as to the crime, my husband caught him red handed and we have a video of him sneaking in. So can I send you on your way with the video and our mutual acquaintance and we can wrap this whole thing up quietly?"
"Uhh..." 'Wow' Videl thought "Sure Bulma, but the chief told me to do an investigation of what happened."
"Look Videl dear, I have highly sensitive equipment and products in here, i'm not trying to be rude but we called to report a break in not ask for an investigation. I have the crook and the evidence right here so please take them and leave."
'No! what do I do? The chief told me to investigate I don't want to come back empty handed, but then again I'm not am I? I have the crook and the evidence. Perhaps I should just listen to Bulma, this is obviously something she doesn't want to deal with. Whatever is in there must be important.'
"Ok Bulma! I'll take him and the evidence in so we can get this mess out of your hair." Videl tried her hardest to sound nice and helpful.
'Whew thank you Dende, next time I see you kid you're getting a hug from me.' "Ok here is the tape." Bulma answered after sighing in relief. "Now please wait here one moment my husband should be bringing the perp any second now."
::Vegeta bring the guy who broke in, to the front door, but act human and nice. DO YOU HEAR ME? His daughter is here to take the man in. She can't get suspicious at all cost.::
Inside the Building
Vegeta
::Yes yes, I am well aware of how close we are, The Prince of Saiyans hasn't been taking all this time off from training the past 2 years for it to all crumble down at the finish line.::
Flashback
2 years ago Kame House
"HEY BALDY, GET OUT HERE THE WOMAN WISHES TO SPEAK WITH YOU!"
"Vegeta please be nice we need everyone to cooperate so we can pull this off quickly and perfectly. I know you are eager to see the honor of your yourself, and your greatest rival 'And best friend' untarnished and restored."
::I heard that woman, and hear me NOW, Kakarrot was nothing but a clown and a fool, the Prince of Saiyans does not associate with such low class incompetents unless it's to throw them aside like trash.::
::Humph... Whatever Vegeta, YOU MISS HIM.::
Krillin was standing in front of Bulma and Vegeta who were glaring at each other. Their facial expressions had changed since he saw them standing there as if they were arguing about something. Deciding Vegeta had finally driven Bulma mad he coughed.
"Uhh Bulma, Vegeta? You hollered?"
Sticking her tongue out at Vegeta, Bulma turned to face Krillin. "Ok Krillin here's the deal..."
End Flashback
::Yes woman there is no way I have gone through conversations with all those... those friends of yours and even with that dog you humans call a king to have it all end now. I of all people enjoy the fruit of hard and time consuming labor.:: Vegeta finished ranting to Bulma.
'HAH wow he's got a point.' Bulma mused to herself. :: Oh yeah Vegeta hurry up and bring that guy already so we can get Videl to leave.::
Videl
Standing silently Videl took the time to admire the massive doors the lead into the strange building in front of her. ' Weird it looks like some kinda big museum or something. But why would Capsule Corp. build such a thing and keep it all hush hush? Guess I will have to wait and see.'
Speaking of seeing, right at that moment Videl saw one of the 2 large mahogany arched doors open up to reveal a short man with a mountain of spiky black hair. The man had on a blue spandex bodysuit and was dragging an unconscious figure with his left hand. Dumping the rather bland looking criminal in front of Videl. Pausing for a second to take this all in Videl realized 'this guy is Bulma Brief's husband!? It was public knowledge that she had married years ago and even had a son, but the identity of her mystery Romeo was unknown, you couldn't even find a photo of the guy! Wow he is kinda scary looking, his face... that is the harshest scowl I've ever seen and he's glaring at me! Wow that chills the spine. Ok be polite, oh wow the guy looks ripped as hell.'
"He-hello Mr. Brief it's an honor to meet you."
Breaking his glare on Videl Vegeta simply turned around and slipped back through the door shutting it. 'Wow... not a friendly guy, I wonder what Bulma sees in him?'
"Well Videl there you go I hope you can put him behind bars easily enough." Bulma said kindly as if completely unaware of how rude her husband was.
"Yeah I will do that Bulma. Oh it was nice to meet you. Good luck with whatever you have going here, oh hey maybe next big dinner party I could stop by and say hello? I always see you at them but have been to nervous to try having a conversation with you."
"Huh? Oh yeah that'd be great." Bulma distractedly replied.
And with that Videl left dragging her assignment with her. She took her jetcopter capsule out proceeding to throw it on the deserted side walk. Loading up she then started her engine and took off towards the police station. A huge grin was spreading across her face. ' Wow I met the Bulma Brief her media elusive husband, and I have everything I need for this case to go off perfectly. hopefully the chief will start calling on me for more. Sure I enjoy solving a mystery but I just want to fight crime and save people's lives. And next time I see that jerk Saiyaman I must just try fighting him. I bet I could beat him. All his strength just comes from some cheap trick, Dad says so, but hmm I wonder how he does it? Aah stop my only thoughts of that helmet wearing jerk should be beating him up and unmasking him.'
Arriving at the station Videl descended to the roof, as she is dragging the crook out of her copter the door to the roof opens up and Saiyaman and the chief come waltzing out chit chatting about various events going on in the city.
Stopping dead in his tracks Saiyaman sees Videl and sneers "So finally caught the real kind of cat burglar huh? about time i'd say. HAHA."
Turning around Videl sees him standing there arms crossed with a cruel smirk on his face. "Well if it isn't the helmeted hero wonder. fighting crime by sitting around in the police station."
"Hey now both of you quit that." The chief quickly jumps in to stop the fight he sees brewing. "Thank you for your help today Saiyaman but if you would be so kind I need to speak with Videl and help her finish up her case."
"Heh whatever. See ya later princess." Saiyaman mocked before blasting off the roof, almost knocking Videl off her feet. The chief wasn't as lucky and he got thrown to the ground. Walking over to him she offered her hand which he gladly accepted.
"Kami I hate him."
"Now Videl he has done a lot for this city the past 2 years, you should be thankful. From what he's told me he's even saved your life." The chief cautiously ventured to the fuming girl next to him.
"YEAH well doesn't mean he has to be such an ass hole and prick to me. Humph, I was just trying to help out and he comes out of no where insulting me."
"Yes well that's another matter but I agree off the record, Saiyaman's attitude has changed recently, but back to business lets drag this sorry fellow down stairs and you tell me how your investigation went."
AN:Hope you enjoyed this chapter. Thanks for the reviews!