A/N- I realize the 'explanation' was lacking but I could have done a whole chapter just on explaining Gohan's life and then some. Thought it was best to just touch on main points as I assume all of you know it. Anyways, appreciate the reviews, note at bottom. On to the next chapter!

"Big brother! We are home!" Seven year old Goten yelled echoing through the small cottage.

Both Chi Chi and Goten walked in with their hands full carrying many bags of groceries needed to satisfy saiyan appetites.

"Now where do you suppose Gohan is?" Chi Chi asked her youngest son. "He was suppose to train with Piccolo and then come back to study."

"I dunno mommy!" Goten said excited dashing from one end of the house to the other looking for his big brother.

"Oh Goten! You won't become a delinquent like your brother always spending time with his friends when he should spend time with family," Chi Chi said and began to sniffle. "He is probably at some party with all those hussies and tramps taking advantage of my poor little baby!"

"Mommy, what's a de-lin-quent?" Goten said sounding ouch each syllable.

"Something mommy will try her very hardest so you don't become one," Chi Chi said with a smile. "Alright son, let's fine your brother."

"Yay!" Goten said.

Meanwhile, Videl was still taking in all this new information about her friend Gohan. She had just learned a tremendous amount of information and revealed secrets finally putting the puzzle of Gohan together. Ever since he arrived at Orange Star, he just became more confusing. As she got closer to him, things became even more confusing.

Lately, her friend Gohan became a bit of an obsession along with the secret behind King Piccolo but finally after quite some time, she learned the truth. Even after spending time with Gohan, seeing King Piccolo with her very own eyes, and listening to her father finally tell the truth, she was still a bit ambivalent about the whole thing. Gohan is Saiyaman, an alien, the one that actually beat Cell, and an incredible fighter yet processed other incredible qualities that she even lacked. Some of those qualities included his innocence, his brains, and his kind heartedness.

She strived her entire life to become as great as her father, to be the crime fighting champion and to hopefully one day take her father's place as savior and champion of the world. That was all a farce. Although he did win World Martial Arts tournaments and was good fighter to human standards, he paled in comparison to humans like Yamcha, Krillin and even Master Roshi let alone the saiyans. She wondered how her father would compare to Master Roshi or Tao who she had the honor of sparing with although Tao tried to kill her.

Now Gohan was a very important part in her life and she wondered if they were meant to be. How often does the true champion of earth meet the daughter of a fake and become really good friends with? Her father always told her boys just wanted to get into her pants but Gohan was different which was beginning make her worried. She didn't have time for boys yet somehow this one was making its way deep within her heart.

I need to just forget about those thoughts. Although my dad is a liar, he is still right about boys, Videl thought. She smiled and looked back up to Gohan who was showing her around his beautiful valley. Oh how she wished she could forget about everything and just come here to relax.

"And I used to swim here when I was a kid," Gohan said after coming out of the thick forest of trees.

There was a small lake bed from which a waterfall slowly created. The waterfall was beautiful along with the rest of the area. She completely understood why Gohan would live out here rather than in the city. It was picturesque.

The thought of Gohan swimming here made her blush. She was beginning to find Gohan attractive and she didn't know why. There was not one boy who did this to her in all her life. Sharpner tried but she never found him attractive in the least bit. She found herself asking why now? Just because he is the strongest person in the universe, one of the smartest, and has a very hot alien body, doesn't mean I will ever want to have THAT type of relationship with him, Videl thought. Her blush continued as she couldn't get those thoughts out of her head.

"Videl?" Gohan asked.

She got out of her trance. Is forcing people into a trance like state one of Gohan's powers? She thought.

"Umm yeah?"

"You just looked like you were zoning out for a sec there," Gohan mentioned.

"Umm, it's nothing. I am just a bit tired," Videl said coming up with an excuse.

"Do you want to go back?" Gohan asked politely.

"Umm, yeah. It's kind of warm out here," Videl said brushing her hand against her forehead.

"Yeah, you look really hot," Gohan said.

Videl blushed even more. Gohan had just said she was hot but she knew he didn't mean it like that. Gohan was just too innocent to be like that. He didn't even catch his faux pas. She really had to get her mind out of the gutter. Her mind was playing tricks on her and she didn't like it one bit.

The thought of Gohan saying something like that and meaning it to her made her blush even more. She was imagining Gohan telling her how pretty she was and how he wanted her. She really didn't want these thoughts plaguing her mind when she had a perfectly good friendship with him. It's not like he even likes me like that, Videl thought. The two walked back to his house by the stream.

"Gohan!" Goten yelled smashing into his big brother's legs hugging him.

"Hey squrt! Did you have fun in the city?" Gohan asked.

"Yeah!" Goten said excited. "We got to fly in one of those birdy things again!"

"It's an airplane Goten," Gohan explained once again.

"Oh hi Videl!" Goten said hugging her as well.

"Hey Goten," Videl said happily. Gohan sure did have the perfect little family thing going on.

"Mommy says you are in trouble! You were supposed to study today, remember? Instead you brought back your girlfiend," Goten said. This time both Videl and Gohan blushed at the kid's wild statements.

"Goten!" Gohan hissed hoping he would keep quiet.

"Gohan, is that you out there?" Gohan heard her mother say from the house. He hoped that his mother wouldn't get upset because Videl is here. Both Gohan and Videl walked inside and saw Chi Chi cooking up a feast for her two saiyans.

"Gohan! You were supposed to study but-" Chi Chi said but stopped when she saw Videl.

"Hello Mrs. Son," Videl said politely.

"Oh Videl sweetie, you mustn't call me that. You're my future daughter in law!" Chi Chi explained happily. One could see the glimmer in her eyes.

"Mom!" Gohan yelled blushing ferociously. "You promised you wouldn't do that when Videl was here!"

Videl wasn't expecting this. She felt like her head was about to explode. The embarrassment of this was too much for her. She didn't know Gohan's mother would joke about this sort of thing or perhaps Gohan was saying things to her behind her back. No. I can't think that maybe Gohan might return such feelings, Videl thought.

She looked away embarrassed at the situation and her thoughts. She really had to do something about her mind thinking these thoughts when she knew she didn't have time for a boyfriend.

"Oh stop it Gohan sweetie. It's so obvious that you two love each other!" Chi Chi said.

"Mom…" Gohan said annoyingly. She had gone too far this time.

"Oh all right. I just wish you two kids would figure it out already! Just let me know when it happens so I can plan the wedding. I can't wait to see my grandchildren!" Chi Chi said walking back into the kitchen leaving two very embarrassed teenagers.

"I'm sorry mom said that," Gohan said finally getting the courage to look Videl in the eye after her mother's embarrassing conversation.

"No, no, no, umm it's totally fine," Videl said trying to cool down.

"She always likes to embarrass me in front of people. Same with Krillin," Gohan explained quickly the reasoning of her mother's actions.

"It's okay but umm Gohan, can you ask your mom if it's ok that I stay here for the weekend? I really don't feel ready to talk to my dad just yet," Videl said changing the mood.

"Oh of course, let's ask her together. I know she will say yes," Gohan said. Gohan walked into the kitchen with Videl following behind.

"Oh sweetie, did you come to tell me that you already figured it out? Oh I can't wait for the wedding! All the pretty flowers!" Chi Chi said already in lala-land. The two teenagers blushed at her bold statements.

"No uh Mom, can Videl stay here this weekend?" Gohan asked.

"Of course sweetie! After all, you are my future daughter in law!" Chi Chi said happily. "Can I ask why?" Gohan looked at Videl still feeling embarrassed. He didn't know if Gohan's mother should know why. She seemed to be okay with it but Gohan always found it hard to read body language.

"I asked Gohan. I am really upset with my father as he has been lying to me for a long time now," Videl said saddened.

"Oh sweetie what happened?" Chi Chi asked. Videl looked over to Gohan for some help.

"She found out that he didn't beat Cell," Gohan said in a serious tone.

"Oh I am sorry sweetheart!" Chi Chi said hugging Videl.

Videl graciously hugged back. She wasn't used to this type of treatment as her father didn't show that type of affectionate love very often. She knew he loved her but sometimes he got caught up in his own lies which made him forget about the important things in life.

"It's okay but I am still taking in the fact that Gohan beat Cell," Videl said.

"Oh you told him son? I am so proud of you!" Chi Chi said happily.

"Yeah and I know about the saiyans as well," Videl said. Chi Chi gasped in surprise.

"Oh wow Gohan! You told her all that? You must really like her," Chi Chi said.

"Yes I really like her! She's my best friend," Gohan said.

And maybe a lot more.

Videl shook her head as those thoughts invaded her mind. She didn't want those thoughts but couldn't even control her thought process sometimes. She doesn't like it when she is not in control of a situation and most certainly when it's her own thoughts and mind.

"No Gohan, as in love her!" Gohan's mother explained.

"Umm mom, you promised," Gohan reminded.

"Oh sweetie, you know I like to kid." Chi Chi said patting her son's back. "But really, let's work on those grandchildren you two!"

Gohan quickly grabbed Videl's hand and rushed them outside away from his mother. Gohan sighed once he got outside and the fresh air was relieving. Although it was cooler in the house, his mother had filled the air with embarrassment which was tough on two teenagers.

"I am really sorry about mom. I have the weirdest family in the world," Gohan said.

"Don't worry Gohan. I think you have the perfect little family!" Videl explained.

"You mean you don't mind my mom saying all that?" Gohan asked.

She felt backed into a corner. What was she suppose to say? She liked the idea of what his mother was saying but the fact of the matter was she wasn't sure about her own feelings. Was it possible that Gohan was trying to hint at something? Was it possible that Gohan may return those feelings? No. I can't let my mind think like that. Erasa will never let me live it down if I showed that I liked Gohan that way, Videl thought.

"Well?" Gohan persisted.

"Umm, it's okay that your mom jokes even though it's kind of embarrassing," Videl said.

Gohan eyed her and she could feel his eyes on herself. She didn't know what he was expecting but that obviously wasn't it. He finally looked off somewhere else. Videl looked up to him wondering what that was about. Is it possible? Videl shook her head again at the stupidity of her mind.

"So do you think you will ever forgive your father?" Gohan asked completely changing the subject.

Videl hadn't thought about forgiving her father yet. She had thought about what her father had said and her subsequent meet with none other than King Piccolo himself. She had thought a lot about what Gohan had told her and she only feels that their friendship has gotten closer through these truths. While some of the skepticism about their friendship is apparent because of the King Piccolo fiasco, she knew that Gohan held a very special place in her heart. Now she had to think about what to do about her father. She really didn't want to talk to him again but she knew running is just a way out. She loved her father still even after what he had done.

"I don't know…" Videl said staring off into the distance.

Her father had lied to her for all these years and now finally told the truth only because the very person who was the truth of the lies was in her life. If she never met Gohan, her father would still be lying. Right? Nothing has changed but the fact that her father was forced to tell the truth. She didn't like the idea of that.

"I think you should forgive him," Gohan said softly.

She looked up to Gohan confused. Why wasn't he just as angry at her father as she was? Her father has insulted Gohan's father multiple times and has talked about how the true fighters of earth are tricksters mocking their presence at the Cell games.

"How can I forgive my father after what he did? Weren't you in the least bit angry at him?" Videl asked. Gohan paused before he continued.

"I was never that upset at him. Your father taking the credit has allowed my family and me to live a peaceful life. I am more upset that he lied to his own daughter," Gohan explained. Gohan could tell that she got a little angry at his statements.

"Oh, so this was just a selfish decision not to come out and tell the world the truth," Videl said crossing her arms.

"No."

"Then what was it Gohan?" Videl asked.

"I was very much prepared to take the lime light before going into the battle since the Cell games were so publicized. I didn't even know I was going to be the one to beat Cell. I thought my father would kill him but dad knew I would be the one to kill him long before the actual Cell games. While we have escaped the lime life out here at Mt. Paozu, my father was very well known for his accomplishments. It was never my intention for this to happen," Gohan explained.

I guess that makes sense. Gohan never wanted any of this. He went to save the world without any fame or fortune. These guys never wanted any recognition for saving the earth. That must be why Goku doesn't live in a mansion unlike my father. After all Goku did save the world from King Piccolo, Videl thought.

"It's okay Gohan but I don't think I can forgive my father after what he did to me, to you, and to the world. I mean what type of father would lie to their own daughter for seven years?" Videl asked. Gohan bit his lip. How was he supposed to answer that one?

"It's hard to know what was going through his mind back then but when he lied, I didn't think he knew it would go this far. Once he started lying, he didn't see a way out of it. I think that is why he continued to lie, even to you," Gohan explained. "Even with that said, I still think you should forgive him. Everybody deserves a second chance."

"Yeah, like that is going to happen," Videl said unconvinced.

"Piccolo killed so many but we all gave him a second chance. He tried to kill my father many times and actually succeeded but that was when he changed. He changed for the better and fought against an evil tyrant that has killed trillions across the universe! Vegeta is the same way. He was born to kill but eventually settled down and begun a family. He put his life at risk to save the planet," Gohan explained. "So I think your father deserves a second chance. I think you are hurting his feelings running away from him."

It was Sunday evening and Videl was just pulling into the Satan mansion which was just a reminder of the lie her father had played but she was on a mission. She wanted to hear the truth from her own father of what was going through his mind when he lied to the world and to her. She landed on the grass. The sun had just set. She walked up to the front door punching in the family code to open the door.

She walked to the gym where her father always trained at wanting a talk. She walked inside and saw that the lights were off. She shut the door to the training gym and walked over to family room which had a huge television her father would sometimes spend hours watching old fights on. He wasn't in there as well. He walked into the lavish kitchen to see if her father was eating something but he wasn't in there either.

Where is he, Videl thought. She looked outside by the pool to see if he was out there but doing a quick sweep, she couldn't find him. She walked into the living room and saw her father sitting on the couch staring off into the distance in deep thought.

"Umm, dad?" Videl said breaking the silence. Her father jumped startled and looked over to her daughter.

"You came back."

Videl listen to those words. Was he really that surprised she was back? Those three words were monotone lacking any excitement like he normally was.

"Why?" Videl asked. Her fahter looked at her expecting more of a response than just why. He waited for her to continue.

"Why did you lie to me?" Videl asked. She continued to stand keeping her distance. She was still very upset with her father.

"I- I don't know why I lied to you," he said.

"You don't know why you lied to your daughter?" Videl asked with an angry questionable look.

"I- I first lied to the reporter guy and my students right after Cell was defeated by the delivery boy. I saw the opportunity to lie and I was just being selfish. I didn't expect it to continue but after we got the house, all the servants, the money, and the fame, I guess I couldn't stop lying. Once you lie once, it's hard to stop and I guess I had to lie to you too. You looked up to me so much Videl! I guess I just didn't want to disappoint you," Mr. Satan explained.

"Well you most certainly have disappointed me and you only came clean because of Gohan," Videl explained.

"I- I- yes. I had been planning on telling you at some point but I just didn't know how to. You have to believe me that I really did want you to know. It was so hard to lie to my daughter but- but I am sorry," Mr. Satan stuttered putting his head down.

"I- I" Videl began but couldn't say it. Gohan had convinced her to forgive him saying that he deserved a second chance. Although he was sorry, it was still hard to say those three words, I forgive you. He had promised Gohan that he would. Gohan wanted her to and when it came down to it, she still loved her father very much to see him this hurt.

"I know you will never forgive me and I am truly sorry for lying to you as long as I did. I am actually thankful that this boy is in your life. He allowed me to finally tell the truth to my own daughter," Mr. Satan explained.

"I forgive you."

Mr. Satan looked up and gasped in surprise. Did he just hear right? Did her daughter just say those words that he thought he would never hear?

"Wh- What?" Mr. Satan stammered.

"I forgive you dad," Videl said.

"I- I-" Mr. Satan wanted to say something, anything but his mouth wasn't functioning properly at such a sudden change in her daughters thoughts.

"Gohan talked me into forgiving you. He is right, everybody deserves a second chance. I forgive you dad," Videl said and walked over to her father to give him a hug.

"Th- Thanks Videl," Mr. Satan said embracing the hug. She hadn't hugged her father in some time. Everything felt different now that the truth was out but even though she was still in the process of forgiving, she felt the need to say it.

"I love you daddy," Videl said.

"I love you too," Mr. Satan said.

The hug ended and Mr. Satan looked at her only daughter. He was so happy that his secret was finally out and he was forgiven.

"I need to get ready for bed, school is tomorrow," Videl explained.

"Right. I think I will call it an early night," Mr. Satan said also. "But tell me, did you spend your whole weekend at this boy's house?"

"Yeah and his name is Gohan, don't forget," Videl said.

"So are you two a couple?" Mr. Satan asked. "I guess the rule of only having a boyfriend who is stronger than me doesn't work for this boy."

That's true! Is he giving me the go ahead? Does he approve of Gohan? Videl thought.

"Do you approve of Gohan and me?" Videl said excited.

"Well, I guess so. Just be careful," Mr. Satan said surprised by her question.

After a few seconds Videl just realized what she said. She just openly admitted that she was interested in Gohan. She had been so careful not to be open about that and now she had completely lost it and said it right in front of her father! Even though she didn't directly say it, she had said enough. Crap! I don't want my dad thinking that I want to be with Gohan like that! Videl thought

She hugged her father once more before walking up to her room completely embarrassed. She thought it would be best to get out of that situation before she screwed up again. She looked at her phone which she left at home for the weekend.

7 messages form Erasa.

She sighed and called Erasa. It didn't even ring once.

"Videl!" Erasa picked up and yelled over the phone.

"Hi Erasa"

"Where have you been all weekend?"

"Oh you know here and there," Videl said blushing.

"I want to hear every single juicy detail Videl. Begin." There was a gasp on Videl's end.

"How did you know I was with a boy?" Videl said going on the defensive.

"I didn't but now I know! So is it Gohan?" Videl sighed. She was totally taken advantage of.

"Fine, I spent the weekend at Gohan's place."

"So how was he? Was he a good kisser? I have to know these things!"

"Erasa! We were spending time as friends!"

"Sure Videl, Sure. Did your dad know? When I called he seemed really sad about something."

"Yeah he knew."

"He doesn't like you spending time with Gohan? Girl we need to convince your dad that he's a good guy!"

"NO! I mean, don't worry about that." Erasa gasped on the other end.

"You mean?"

"NO! Can't we just talk about it tomorrow?"

"Fine Videl but I want to hear every single detail!"

"Fine…" Videl said giving up.

"Okay! Bye Videl!"

"Bye Erasa."

She hung up the phone. She was completely taken advantage by Erasa. Erasa knew her weak points. She really did need some sleep. She put the phone down on her desk looking at a picture of her friends at school. On the left was her, arms crossed with her normal scowl. On the right of that was Erasa and Sharpner. On the far left was Gohan. The photo was taken very early on when Gohan came to school. He hadn't gotten close with her by then but things have changed.

He should be next to me. She shook her head at the thought and sighed. It was time for some sleep.

A/N- Will take a little time to update. Taking summer classes…

Reviewers…

Mr Blue22- lol… Fine, I so meant that cliffy earlier… Oh well. It was hard to resist… I still haven't forgotten about the project on King Piccolo and that will be included for sure. There is still a little bit to go. Thanks for the review…
xturtle787x- Thanks so much for the review! I realize that the 'explanation' was short and some didn't like that. I could have gone on and on forever and ever but I didn't. I am glad you liked it.
DesertStar87- hehe, maybe I should have. I think I will : ) Thanks for the review.
bloodriver101- Yeah, I was torn between the decision of that person being Piccolo or Vegeta. I really would have preferred Vegeta because I love him but the story was somewhat about Piccolo, so I felt the need to include him more. Thanks for the review!
KJM-AMM- Thanks! Yeah the story was somewhat about Piccolo, so I had to include him. Appreciate the review.
Shinen no Hikari- Thanks for the review. Yeah, those contractions. It's hard to switch back from university writing to fun writing. I am working on it. I appreciate you pointing that out as I will… err I'll make more of an effort to do that. I do believe you are right about the explanation. It was forced but I could have gone on and on with the explanation and I really didn't want to. I may edit the previous chapter as many didn't like the explanation. I appreciate the input.
PrincessLazyPants- Thanks! It was always strange how everybody just forgot about Piccolo…
The0Blind0Writer- hahaha, now there's an idea! I can imagine it now, Videl slowly walking up to Piccolo, worried for her life, but needing an interview in order to get an A on the project. Hahahaha Thanks for the review!
R- Thanks!
KarinKurosakiHitsugaya913- Yes, I think Piccolo coming to class would deserve an automatic A on the assignment. Too bad everybody would fear a tall green demon! Lol. Thanks for the review.
Aaron Leach- Thanks!
Dannichigo- Here it is, sorry for taking so long! Thanks for the review.
gue22- Haha, thanks for the reviews gue22. I know how it is when you are studying and you would much rather be reading dbz fics. Nowadays, I set a huge chunk of time for reading lol. Have to remind myself, school first though!
Toxic- Thanks for the review(s) lol.