A/N- Been very busy the last week or so but writing is still on my mind. Thanks for all the honest reviews! Note to reviewers at bottom. This is sort of a cliché chapter.
"You know mom, it would have been a lot faster if I carried you here" Gohan explained as he was getting out of one of the fastest Capsule Corporation jets Bulma had created for the Son family.
"Just once Gohan, I would like to be normal family and fly here in a jet. Is that too much to ask sweetie?" Chi Chi asked as she pressed a red button which decapsulized the dynocap jet.
"That was so cool! I want to learn how to fly one of those flying things!" Goten said jumping up and down on the soft sand.
"It's an airplane Goten" Gohan said.
"Like a giant birdie!" Goten said as he was ready to crash through the door to see Trunks.
The Son family walked to the front door of the small island house ready to enjoy spending time with friends and family. Gohan grabbed the handle and opened it ready to see Bulma, Krillin, Master Roshi and the rest of the extended family. Casually walking in as if it was his own home, Gohan immediately came to a screeching halt when he saw his classmate Videl Satan sitting in a chair next to Bulma having a conversation.
"Umm" Gohan said as he was shocked and confused to see his classmate here at Master Roshi's house. Did I miss something? Gohan thought as his face looked confused as ever. Videl turned around and saw her classmate standing there in casual clothes, not his school clothes.
"Hey Gohan" Videl said as she got up. Why did I get up out of my chair for Gohan? Videl began to sweat just a little wondering what she was going to do. Was she supposed to hug him as if he were a best friend like Erasa did?
Videl looked over to Gohan's family. There was a young kid and the mother who looked awfully familiar to Videl. After a few seconds something hit her.
It can't be! Videl thought as her eyes enlarged into saucers.
"You are Chi Chi, one of the very few women to make it to the Martial Arts Tournament finals!" Videl said fast as she swung her hand out to greet her.
"Why yes dear" Chi Chi said with a smile.
"My name is Videl!" she said proudly.
"I have heard of you from Gohan. It's so nice to see him making friends his age" Chi Chi said as if Gohan wasn't there.
Wait a second here. How can this be Gohan's mother? Isn't Chi Chi part of the famous fighting couple who married after the tournament? Videl thought as she rubbed her chin with her finger trying to figure it out.
Gohan on the other hand wasn't quite sure what to do. He felt helpless as he wasn't sure of his family history being so open to his friends at school. For some strange reason he felt that maybe it wasn't that bad that Videl knew of him and his history. Well so much for keeping myself quiet in school Gohan said to himself sarcastically.
"Wait a second" Videl said out loud coming to a conclusion. "Son Gohan, Son Chi Chi, Son- Son Goku?" Videl stuttered questionably.
"How on earth could I have missed it?" Videl said a bit loudly. Videl turned to Gohan. "You are the son of Goku and Chi Chi?"
Gohan nodded his head not sure what this would mean. He was aware that his father was known around the world but he didn't know so much of his mother's popularity.
"That's incredible! It was right in front of my eyes and I couldn't even see it! I feel so dumb!" Videl said shaking her head.
"Hi I'm Goten. Are you my brother's girlfriend?" the young innocent 7 year old Goten said walking up to her.
Videl felt like her face was about to explode. She blushed to the roots of her hair. Gohan also felt like taking his little brother and dropping him off with a training secession with Vegeta all of a sudden.
"Gohan and Videl sitting in a tree" Goten's best friend Trunks came in from the other room singing "K I S S I NG" Goten and Trunks finished off.
"Trunks! Goten!" Gohan yelled feeling all the blood in his body rush up to his face.
Videl felt like crawling underneath the table in front of her. How was it that two kids could embarrass her so much? The two kids ran into the other room happy to see each other leaving a snickering Krillin and Bulma to add to the already embarrassed teenagers.
"I think you two would make a great couple!" Krillin said with a smirk.
"Krillin!" Gohan said frustrated as his blush deepened.
How absurd would that be? Gohan and me? Videl thought.
"Gohan!" Videl explained still red in the cheeks trying to change the subject.
"Yes Videl?" Gohan asked still unable to look his classmate after all the embarrassment.
"I want to talk to you outside" Videl said pointing to the door.
"Umm okay" Gohan said not sure what she wanted. The two teenagers walked out slowly but not without something being said first by Krillin naturally. Gohan foresaw it coming as he tried to make a hasty exit.
"Have fun you two!" Krillin said in an embarrassing tone. The two quickly walked out to avoid the embarrassment.
"Whew, that was really embarrassing!" Gohan said enjoying the breeze off the warm ocean.
"Umm, Yeah" Videl said still trying to cool off. After a few seconds of silence, Gohan broke it.
"So what is it?" Gohan asked.
"Why didn't you tell me your father was Goku and your mother was Chi Chi? They are living legends!" Videl explained loudly just blown away by this piece of information she had just found out.
"I wouldn't call them living legends" Gohan said remembering the painful feeling of having lost his father.
"What do you mean? They are incredibly well known!" Videl said surprised at Gohan's modesty.
"My father is dead" Gohan said solemnly.
Videl's eyes enlarged surprised at this fact. She then felt a wave of guilt flow across her body because of bringing up painful memories for Gohan. She could easily tell that this affected him considerably just by his facial expression. He was so lively just a few minutes ago and now he had the lost look of losing the most important person in his life.
"I'm sorry Gohan" Videl said as she suddenly felt like giving him a hug. Without hesitation she gave him a hug as she could see a tear forming in his eye.
Gohan was a bit taken back not expecting emotional comfort from someone he didn't know that much about especially Videl. They only knew each other for mere weeks and here she was not the hugging type. He embraced the hug still surprised but for some reason he content not too embarrassed at the physical touch. Both of them remained in that position for a bit longer than Videl would like to admit but she realized he was a friend needing comfort.
"Thanks Videl, you are a great friend" Gohan said still stunned.
"I know what it's like to lose a parent. I lost my mother a long time ago" Videl said softly.
"I am sorry but it's nice that I am not alone" Gohan explained with a meek smile on his face.
"We have more in common than I thought." Videl said. "Our fathers are both incredible martial artists and have won the World Martial Arts tournament."
Gohan felt a little weird agreeing with her as her father was nothing more than a fake. Although he is a decent martial artists compared to human standards, he paled in comparison to his father. Gohan felt a bit bad that her father had been feeding her lies.
"Yeah" was all Gohan said as they looked off into the sunset.
This is incredible. If Gohan's dad is Son Goku that means he was the one to fight King Piccolo in the World Martial Arts tournament a while ago. I need to ask Gohan about it. I mean he knows we have this project. I mean his father was the one to actually beat King Piccolo so why didn't Gohan tell me about that? Does he really not trust me? Videl thought as her eyes stared off into the sunset contemplating her friendship with Gohan.
The two teenagers were sitting on the sand without a word being said as both of them were thinking. Gohan had his legs spread out enjoying the warm tropical sand. I wish I wasn't so arrogant and cocky. Why can't I ever get over it? Gohan thoughts were still on his father as it just felt like yesterday he had seen his father. He had a lot of memories as a child of his father and their adventures.
Videl also was spread out on the sand enjoying its warmth. I need to come out here more often maybe with Gohan. It's so relaxing. So warm. So romantic. Videl opened her eyes at that absurd thought. What on earth did I just think? Videl felt that blush she had early come back at that thought. I don't have time for a boyfriend. Leave that stuff for Erasa! Videl thought as lay back down in the sand.
She looked over to Gohan sitting in the sand right next to him. He too was staring off into the distance. Is it just me or does Gohan have a lot of muscle? Videl thought as she got back up. She had never seen him in just casual clothes. She had only seen him in school dress clothes. She felt a bit weird as her eyes looked at Gohan's body surprised at how well built he was.
"Gohan?" Videl asked sofly. Gohan stepped out of his trance and looked over at Videl.
"Did your dad train you in martial arts?"
Gohan seemed to contemplate this question. I owe it to her to tell the truth or at least somewhat.
"Yes and no" Gohan said vaguely.
"What do you mean?" Videl asked
"Well" Gohan said unsure what to say exactly.
"My father's friends trained me I guess" Gohan said. No way I can say Piccolo Gohan thought.
"Do you trust me?" Videl asked.
Gohan sat up straight not expecting this question. He wasn't sure how to respond exactly. He hesitated as he couldn't exactly say what was on his mind. I can't trust you completely. Was what he wanted to say but couldn't.
"Your silence is a powerful answer" She said somewhat sadly. Gohan felt knot in his chest.
"No!" Gohan cried. "It's not exactly that. It's- It's." Gohan stuttered feeling lost in his word choice.
Videl smiled. "It's okay Gohan. There are just too many things that don't add up about you and I understand if you don't trust me enough to tell me them."
"Videl" Gohan said in a slight accusing manner
"King Piccolo, your father, Bulma your godmother, Master Roshi, and Krillin don't add up. I am not blind Gohan." Videl explained as if she were trying piece all those people together.
Gohan didn't say anything as this was the last thing he wanted. This is what he has tried to avoid and their teacher just had to give them this project to do which seemed to forcefully open him up. Was it luck that Videl was in that school also? Gohan was really beginning to wonder if this was all coincidence.
"Somehow they all connect together and I am not sure how but I know you know" Videl explained. Gohan continued to stay quiet.
"And I can understand why you would be so worried telling me" Videl said looking directly into Gohan's eyes.
She turned back at the sea watching the Sun hit the horizon. It was absolutely beautiful. The sun glistened on the water which seemed to go on forever. It truly was relaxing as she hadn't felt this way in a long time. This was nothing like the city.
Somehow all those people are connected somehow to King Piccolo. Krillin, Goku and Master Roshi all participated at the tournament. Was that what the tournament announcer guy meant? He said Goku was always in a group of fighters who always made it to the finals. Videl thought as nothing was adding up. Is it possible that they were just fighters trying to take down King Piccolo and finally Goku succeeded? There has to be more to it. Something is telling me there is a lot more. How did Goku die exactly anyways? Videl questioned herself. She didn't feel like asking Gohan that question as it was just too painful for him. She totally understood that pain he was feeling.
"My father was best friends with Krillin" Gohan explained out of the blue. Videl turned to Gohan as she wasn't expecting him to talk more about his father.
"That and a bunch of other fighters were protectors of good. They risked their lives for the lives of others especially my father. He only ended up dead because of me" Gohan explained.
Videl gasped at what Gohan was telling her. What does he mean by that?
"What do you mean?"
"I'd rather not talk about it but just so you know they were the ones to defeat King Piccolo. My father protected earth from Piccolo even when he was just a boy. That is the connection they have with Piccolo. Master Roshi also has a long history with Piccolo" Gohan explained.
Gohan didn't know why he was being so open about it to her but he felt like she deserved to know. He could most certainly be more open about it to her but that was very detrimental to this new close friendship he had with her Gohan felt. He didn't want to ruin their fragile friendship as he thought.
"If you ever want to talk about anything with me, I am here for you." Videl explained getting physically closer to him. She felt like hugging him again for some reason but did so without questioning herself. Gohan accepted the hug now more than ever as he felt something was happening inside his heart. He really wanted to be open with her but everything the public thought was telling him no.
"Thanks Videl" Gohan said. I can't risk telling her everything.
The two let go of their long lasting hug to stare at each other for a few seconds and then went back to looking off into the open waters. Videl was blown away that she was allowing herself to get so close to a boy. She would never hug Sharpner and for some reason it just felt so right with Gohan. Her father always told her never to get close to a boy as they just wanted to get in her pants but she truly felt different about Gohan.
Of course I am not interested in becoming a couple! Videl thought as that idea was absurd but she loved the idea of having someone else in her life that she could talk to besides Erasa.
"I wish I could have met your father" Videl said.
"I'm sorry" was all Gohan said as if it was his fault.
Gohan actually believes he had something to do with his father's death. That's really too bad. I wonder what happened. Videl thought.
After a few minutes Videl spoke up. "Beautiful sunset."
"Yep. I love watching it set here. Some day you should come to where I live. It's just as pretty out there" Gohan said.
Videl blinked surprised that Gohan was willing to invite her over. "Thanks Gohan. I may take you up on that offer" she said laughing a little.
"I hope you do" Gohan said. If she does I will have to make sure Goten and Trunks, who seems to always be over, to not fly or have super strength. Gohan thought but enjoyed the idea of Videl coming over.
"Yeah and maybe we can have a little spar. The two former champion's son and daughter fighting! Wouldn't that be fun?" Videl said with a smile.
"Maybe" Gohan said.
"Well I would invite you to my house but my dad is crazy about boys" Videl said. Gohan laughed at the thought of meeting Mr. Satan.
"Hey! What are you laughing at!" Videl said punching Gohan in the arm lightly.
"Oh nothing Videl" Gohan said.
Weird. Shouldn't it be an honor for him to meet my father? You truly are an enigma Gohan Videl thought.
A/N-Yes, yes, I know cliché. A chapter like this had to be done. Now that their friendship is developed maybe there will be (is) something more. ;) I plan on returning to Saiyaman next chappie. Thanks so much for reading and I hope you review!
Reviewers… (I can't keep responding this much lol… I love responding to reviews though… Means a lot to me that you are giving feedback to my work.)
NANLIT- Oh no! I love honest reviews! I know I have a lot to work on and my writing skills are questionable but I am glad you are enjoying the fic. Thanks so much for the review!
Damex- Well… It's not exactly a torture but hope it was ok for you. I felt like this chappie had to be done! There will be more torture for Gohan hehe. Thanks for the review.
DesertStar87- Oh the 20 questions game will really begin soon. There are still a billion answers that Videl desires. I am sure Cell, Saiyans, Saiyaman will come in very shortly hehehehe. Thanks for the review!
Chris- Well Videl is a girl at HIS age so there is something to be said. Gohan is rather shy but this chappie Gohan really didn't stand up per se, but was more open to Videl. I was thinking of writing a chapter of arguing and Gohan not putting up with Videl's whatever but I felt like I needed to develop their friendship more. Thanks for the review, and hope you liked this chappie.
KarinkurosakiHitsugaya913- Thanks for the review! I hope this chapter met your expectations.
MrBlue22- Oh Chi Chi will certainly make it more embarrassing for Videl next time they see each other. Mother knows best! ;) Thanks for the review and hope you liked this chappie.
Agent 004 Taco Cat- Oh Piccolo will most certainly make an appearance soon. I am still thinking about when and how. Thanks for reviewing, hope you liked this chapter.
R- Thanks!
The0Blind0Writter- lol, yes that would be quite interesting if that were to happen. I think that would be better for a oneshot not a multi chappie fic in which a relationship is set! ;) Thanks for the review and hope you liked this chappie.
Aaron Leach- Thanks!
MysticGohan87- Man in some ways I wish Vegeta showed up but that would just be too torturous for Gohan lol… thanks for the review and hope you liked this chappie.
xxDarkAngelBabyxx- Sorry for taking so long! Hope you liked this chappie and thanks for the review.
Nkhensani- Thanks for the review and interesting idea! Lol… Hope you liked this chappie.
Jarno- Thanks for the honesty. Interesting idea you have there. I think VegetaBulma fanfics go great with your idea of Gohan. We differ in some respects as I am not as fond of Gohan training like Vegeta during the gap between Cell and HS. I can understand how a fic like that would make for a interesting character/relationship development. I hope that my fic is an ok read for your type though. I appreciate the honesty and hope you review again. Thanks.
Mr Satan's big mouth- Welp here they are! Thanks for the review.
merlincrazy- Yeah Gohan is screwed! Seems he dodged a major bullet as Cell, Saiyaman, and saiyans are still locked up safely for him. That will of course change ;) Thanks for the review and hope you liked this chappie.
PrincessLazyPants- Thanks! I was trying to make it original although this chappie was a bit cliché. Some fics gloss over the Piccolo detail as he was a major villain in the db universe. Things will come out slowly for Videl. Thanks for reviewing and hope you liked this chappie.
dcp1992- Thanks!
Shinen no Hikari- Thanks for the review. I didn't realize Hercule was ranked so high in power level. It didn't occur to me that Roshi may have had to power up in order to beat Videl so easily. Roshi managed to stand up against Piccolo, Goku, Tien, Krillin and so many others a while ago even back in dragonball and that was what I was basing his skill off of. I would love to see a dragonball Tien vs Mr. Satan but I guess you said Roshi was powered up when at his max. Thanks for the review and hope you liked this chappie.