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Videl

"AND JUST WHAT THE HELL IS THAT SUPPOSE TO MEAN!" Screamed Videl enraged by poor Gohan's comment. "I spent all night worrying about you because only relatives were allowed in the hospital yesterday. Then Erasa, Sharpner and I go to see you this morning only to be told you were being privately treated. No word on your condition. For all we knew you could have been dead. We were going to call your house and see if your mom would fill us in. BUT NOW SOME HOW YOU ARE COMPLETELY HEALED!? AND ... AND WORST OF ALL YOU SAY THAT TO ME WHEN I SEE YOU!"

"Videl! Just hear me out for a minute ok? I can explain." Gohan said trying to calm the raging sea that is Videl.

"Start explaining then." Said a semi calm Videl.

"Alright well my mother is very protective, so she only let's and I quote "The Best Doctors in the World" take care of me. Yeah ridiculous but that's why Satan General couldn't admit me. Anyway that doesn't explain my miraculous health. Which I must say is a miracle. Ok so you remember that guy that knocked down the other 2 criminals?"

"Yeah the big guy with the cape and deep voice." Responded Videl. 'Actually I practically forgot about that guy, heck I never even got a good look at him. Only his cape.'

"Yes him, well since you said you heard his voice did you hear what he said? He said he saw what I did so I deserved a reward. Honestly I'm not into receiving awards bu-"

Videl cut him off. "Yes Gohan I get it your very humble." 'And a total naive dumbass.' "But what about it, what was the reward?"

"Yeah well he tossed me some weird bean. I didn't think much about it and put it in my pocket. After leaving Satan General, I was in a lot of pain and really out of it from the blood loss. That's when it hit me what the caped guy said. He told me the bean would heal me. I figured what the hell, so I ate it. And boom it healed me, no scars, nothing I feel like a million bucks from whatever that bean was."

"... So, a magic bean. Healed you?"

"I can see you are skeptical but the proof is right in front of you." Gohan said while lifting his pant leg. "See look no holes."

'What. The. Hell. He is healed... And his leg is... Dare I say muscular? Like wow it's really toned. Maybe he runs around a lot? No not even my legs are that toned.' Wondered Videl.

Seeing Videl staring oddly at his leg Gohan slid the clothing back down. "Ok then Gohan why did you say "Oh shit it's Videl"? When you saw me this morning huh? Why aren't you in your seat? What's with the hoody?"

"Well I didn't want to come into class and exclaim, HEY everybody check me out! I was shot 5 times yesterday but I ate a magical bean from a stranger and was completely healed." Came Gohan's voice heavily laced with sarcasm. "So I was trying to hide the fact I was here. Guess that was a waste of time. School hasn't even started. Hah."

"Hmm ok I guess that passes as a reason, but you didn't have to be an ass about it. Where is the normal nice Gohan?" Was Videl's retort.

At that moment 2 loud yells could be heard "G-Go-HAN!" Quickly followed by 2 blondes running up the stairs to join Videl and Gohan at the top. Sadly for them the bell rang signalling the beginning of homeroom.

"Hey Sharpner, Erasa. Let's all go get our seats." Was the calm faced response.

"Gohan man, what happened? You are walking! No limp." Stated Sharpner on their 4 row descent.

"Ok look, long story short I was given a magical bean that healed me fully. Now, leave the details till lunch before Mr. Nuutalking can get mad at us."

Taking their seats Videl was deep in thought, sure the other 3 were as well. Gohan was happy his story worked. And he was happy Videl was talking to him. He wondered if saving a girl's life and then not laughing your head off at them was a better way to make friends with them. 'I mean she was pissed at Saiyaman for laughing. While as Gohan when I saved her she actually worried about me and seems to have warmed up to me.' Considerably since I hadn't spoken more then several words to her at one time in the past 2 years, sans yesterday. But it's strange why I am so glad that Videl is interested in me as... well... as normal me?'

While Sharpner and Erasa's thoughts were running a marathon in their brains trying to figure out how a bean could heal 5 gun shot wounds magic aside... and in their thoughts 'Does magic even exist...'

Back to Videl, her thoughts were a maze in a jungle on a foreign planet, that's how lost she was. She was trying to come to terms with her new found concern for Gohan, her new interest in him, how Gohan could be so selfless, how she couldn't be, what kind of bean was it that Gohan had eaten, how that caped man had moved so fast, and why she hadn't met Gohan's mom yet while Erasa and Sharpner both had. 'I'm not jealous am I, I can't be. Satan Videl does not get jealous. I'm just mad that neither my 2 friends or nice polite Gohan never invited me!' Finishing with the last thought Homeroom ended and the 4 teens made their way off to their next class.

Lunch
Gohan

'Hmm, I could really get use to this. Videl has been talking to me all day. And this year we have all the same classes together and she's sat next to me every time. She is fun to talk with, she is smart and catches all my jokes, Sharpner and Erasa never catch my jokes. Always going right over their heads. I guess lunch will be different this year. I always ate alone. I think I will sit with those 3 today.'

Sitting down next to Videl, across from the 2 blondes Gohan was immediately accosted. "Ok Gohan, spill, and I mean details now!"

"Yes ok Erasa... but I need to eat first. Give me five minutes."

"Hahah man Gohan, you and your stomach. Oh hey Videl you better watch this. You haven't seen him eat have you?" Chuckled Sharpner.

"What do you mean Sharpner? Does he have bad manners or somethi-..."Asked Videl. "Oh kami." She whispered upon seeing the enormous explosion of food that was Gohan's lunch coming out of it's capsule. Humongous bowls of rice and noodles surrounded him. All over the floor and the table. "He... eats ALL OF THAT!" Videl exasperatedly yelled.

Chuckling again Sharpner said "Yeah and he wolfs it all down faster then I can eat my normal sized lunch. First time I saw him and his brother eat I couldn't look at food for the rest of the weekend. "

"Yeah Gohan's brother eats nearly as much as he does, and he said his dad could eat twice as much as he could. His family has crazy metabolisms or something."

'No way did his dad eat twice as much. That would be literally impossible. I mean how is Gohan eating this much. His stomach is still the same size, it should have swelled up like a balloon by now!'

Videl was broken out of her thoughts by the satisfied sigh only a saiyan can make after eating. "Ahhhhmmm. My mother is an amazing chef. I practically can't wait till dinner so I can eat her food again!" He dreamily stated but before he could go off into dreamland he was punched on the shoulder.

Snapping out of it he heard Videl ask "Why did you hit him Sharpner?"

"He told me to before, he said any time he starts to dream about food punch him to knock him back to his senses. Because the first time I saw him go off like that I couldn't get a word out of him for half an hour. Haha Brains here is way to spacey when it comes to food."

"Alright guys I am finished let me explain what happened." And so Gohan did, retelling his story to Erasa and Sharpner just as he had to Videl earlier. He paid close attention to what he said to make sure he got all the details the same. Krillin had told him details were important to a good lie. Not a lot of details but enough to be convincing. Too many and you will forget one.

After lunch everyone went to their classes for the rest of the day. Gohan continued to be delighted by Videl's company the rest of the day, heck he enjoyed it the rest of the week. He noticed that they were started to get more familiar with one another.

Friday After School
Videl

'It's strange, but I really like spending time with Gohan. He is fun to talk to. And he actually gets what I am talking about. From what I can tell he believes in most of the same ideals I do. And I know he is willing to do what is necessary. Hmm I haven't asked him why he is so selfless. Or why he did what he did. He could have told me to try headbutting that guy I fought. But no before we even fought he told me to just punch him, and that he could take the pain. I want to know how Gohan was so sure in that situation, so calm, so conscious. I mean 5 bullet wounds and he was trying to comfort me in my shock. How could he do that. Even I would have fainted from the pain or the blood loss. Ya know what? I am gonna invite him to get some coffee with me tomorrow and maybe even go for a walk in the park, get some ice cream? Then I would have the perfect chance to ask him. If he freaks out from the memories or something he will have Sunday to cool down right? Yeah my plan is perfect. I will just ask Erasa for his number.'

Beep Beep Beep

"Videl! Quick get to the station! We are under attack! They have the station surrounded. Many officers down. None of the SWAT units were geared up and they blew up our armory. And we can't call out to the Army they are hours away from here! Even longer to mobilize a group to get here. These guys have decided since Saiyaman has been absent, they can take over the city. Cough cough huuuu... it's bad Videl get your dad down here if you can. We need anything. OH MY KAMI! HOW DO THEY HAVE THA- shoooo BOOOOOOM! kkkkzzzzz. "

"Chief? Oh kami no... The chief." 'Oh shit oh shit oh shit. What can I do! I will just freeze again. There must be blood everywhere. Why can't I be brave like my dad... like... Gohan? NO stop, focus, call dad, call the army, get to the police station, or ... Hope Saiyaman's back?'

Gohan

'Finally I can do a Saiyaman patrol. Mom told me I had to come straight home all week. But... It's technically now the weekend. And besides the city needs to know I didn't abandon it. I haven't been seen around for over 2 months. Those criminals that attacked me at the mall, I have the feeling they did something like that because of my absence.'

shoooo BOOOOOOM!

Flying about as Saiyaman Gohan's Saiyan hearing picked up the sound of a loud explosion preceded by... well he wasn't sure but he new where to go to find out. Twisting in the air he flew towards the sound. Several seconds later he nearly fell out of the sky in shock. The police station was on fire in 3 locations. There was a huge hole on one side where he could see the explosion had happened. Glancing about Gohan saw nearly 150 men dressed in various states of body armor. Most had at least a front facing vest. The more important gang leaders had front, back and torso and to mid thigh protected. Sirens were blaring everywhere as the cop cars were burning or shot up. Several had been run over by was looks like a... TANK! They have a tank! Gohan stretched his ki out towards the station hoping to sense that some cops were still alive. Feeling about 20 men all in one room together he guessed they had barricaded themselves in.

"ALRIGHT COPS NOW THAT OUR TANK FINALLY SHOWED UP IT'S TIME WE FINISHED YOU SCUM OFF! HAHAHA BY NIGHTFALL SATAN CITY WILL BE OURS! HAHAH YES KEEP PRAYING FOR SAIYAMAN I'M SURE HE WILL COME SAVE YOU." Yelled a tall man with a megaphone. Looking at him Gohan saw his body armor was a full suit covering everything. He even had some kind of helmet on.

'Well if that doesn't scream LEADER! Then I don't know what does.' Gohan thought. He let a smirk cross his face. Then he fazed out of the air and appeared right in front of the man.

Gohan said in his deeper hero voice. "Excuse me sir, But I do believe assaulting the police and using a tank are considering law breaking actions. So surrender now or prepare to fight, (AN: That's Right!).

"S-S-S-Saiy-SAIYAMAN!? NO IT CAN'T BE! WHY ARE YOU BACK! WHY NOW!"

The leader didn't know how to react, especially when he saw Saiyaman start laughing. "Well, no one would believe the real reason. And I'm back now because it's the first chance I've gotten since my absence. Let's just go with... I was on vacation and now i'm back. Hahah Surprise!"

"Surprise this you fucking hero. " The leader opened fired in Gohan's direction. Gohan trying to show them how futile their efforts were naturally just stood there and started catching all bullets with his right hand. But that had been what the leader wanted. While shooting he had sprinted away from being face to face with Gohan. Then he yelled. "ALRIGHT NOW WOULD BE A GOOD TIME TO SHOOT THOMAS! HELLO I SAID FIRE THE FUCKING TAN- shoooooooooo! The man was cut off by the sound of the tank firing at Gohan.

'Alright time to show them I mean business.' Turning around Gohan stretched a hand out and grabbed the shell as is zoomed toward him. Standing there tank shell in hand he waited for his actions to sink into the criminals minds. 'And... Now!' Gohan crushed the shell in his hand, still stretched out. Then he powered up a ki blast in his hand.

Yelling loud enough for the drivers to hear "ALRIGHT GET OUT OF THE TANK NOW! IN 30 SECONDS I AM GOING TO BLOW IT UP! WHETHER YOU ARE STILL INSIDE OR NOT!" Gohan allowed his voice to take a menacing tone, he new the guys would be compelled to get out of the tank. Never before had Saiyaman actually been menacing or serious. He was always goofy and strange. But the gangster in the tank practically shit themselves hearing his voice.

Not seeing movement Gohan yelled again. "ALRIGHT HERE GOES! 10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1...HA!" Releasing the energy in his palm, Gohan watched as the tank exploded a second later. 'Heh those guys jumped out of the tank on 9. But I enjoyed the countdown.' Thought a smirking Gohan.

Gohan fazed over to the leader and punched him hard in the gut knocking him out. He reached down and grabbed the megaphone the man still had. "Alright everyone listen up. I, the Great Saiyaman am giving you a choice. Either willingly walk over to me and throw down your weapons and get ready to go to jail. Or you can try fighting and get the beat down of your life from me and miss Videl. Who I might add will be landing in several seconds." Raising his voice and letting his anger take over Gohan started again. "SO TAKE THE FIRST ONE YOU SCUM, I AM PREPARED TO BEAT YOU ALL TO WITHIN AN INCH OF YOUR LIVES FOR WHAT YOU DID HERE TODAY, HELL I MIGHT JUST LOSE CONTROL. AND THERE IS ONLY ONE PERSON CAPABLE OF HANDLING ME IN A RAGE AND HE LOVES IT WHEN I GET MAD. HE NEVER TRIES TO CALM ME DOWN SO IF YOU VALUE YOUR THE ABILITY TO WALK OR TALK OR BREATH, I SUGGEST MY FIRST OPTION..." Calming down Gohan finished. "...Surrender."

As he finished his speech Videl landed near him. At that moment all the crooks came rushing forward shouting for forgiveness and for Saiyaman's holy mercy. Seeing over 150 criminals armed to the teeth rushing at her Videl could only stare in wonder as they all threw their weapons down in a huge pile then got on their knees and continued to beg to Saiyaman. Gohan barked an order. "Clear away from the guns now! Don't be anywhere near them or you will get hurt." Seeing him power up another blast the criminals ran behind him. Many of them started crying. That is when the news copter flew over. Getting a close up they saw 150 men bowing and basically worshiping Saiyaman, many of them them tears falling down their cheeks. Then a bright flash of yellow and an explosion announced that Saiyaman had blown all the criminals weapons to dust. Gohan turned to the men and let out a yell "aaaAAAAHHHHHHH!" He exploded into his super saiyan state. His eyes burning with aggression.

'What if Videl had arrived before I got here... Or what if I had listened to mom and gone home after school. She would have died. Arrrgh no NO NO!' Losing the fight with his humanity Gohan's rage over took him and he ascended to the second form. The city began shaking. The ground was practically rolling in waves from Gohan. Panes of glass were exploding. Saiyaman's helmet was ripped off his head by the fierce wind that began emanating from him. His hair was standing tall in ridiculously long points, and his aura, crackling with blue bolts of electricity was pulsing rapidly when Gohan vanished. Within 5 seconds all 150 men had been knocked out Gohan had manged to restrain himself. Delivering a remarkably low powered hit to each man's neck. The remarkable thing was the he was in the 2nd form but he was in full control. He knew now was not the time to do anything rash. Videl was nearby.

After those 5 seconds passed Gohan appeared in front of Videl. He simply said. "Glad I came back today." Before Videl could reply he was gone. Already half way to his destination.

AN: Well this should help whip up the world's curiosity about whether Saiyaman, the Gold fighter, and the delivery boy are all the same person. And seeing the effects his power had on Satan City and how he disposed of those men might lead some to question what they know.

Anyone get my reference in the author note I put in the chapter? High Five if you did for terrible villains and their pre battle routines!

Anyway thanks for reading hope you enjoyed!