Author's Note:
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Disclaimer: Gosh, writing this will be annoying. Oh well! All I own is the character Erai. (By the way, if anyone wants to use Erai in a fanfiction of their own, just message me and ask!)
CHAPTER FIVE:
It's been two years. Gohan thought. Soon, we'll be able to go after Hercule and Goku. Then we'll be able to destroy them! If Erai says that they must be killed, she has to be right... right? Something tells me that killing his wrong... Gohan shook his head stubbornly. No! Erai has to be right. She's never misled Videl or I before, so I should trust her. the half-Saiyan took a deep breath, steadying himself.
Gohan assumed his battle stance, breathing deeply in and out. Now, Gohan's hair was permanently stuck up, defying gravity. The only piece of hair obeying gravity dangled in front of his face. If he were to measure himself against Goku, his head would be at Goku's shoulder. He was fourteen years old now.
Gohan began powering up. He quickly scanned and sensed Videl's Ki. He paused, glancing over at the door of the training room as it opened. Better not take any chances. Videl could get seriously hurt if I suddenly power up in here. he thought, blinking at her entrance. Last year, when they were both thirteen years old, Gohan had asked Videl to become his girlfriend. The two had been dating ever since.
"Hey, Videl." Gohan greeted warmly. He smiled at his girlfriend, assuming a normal position. "What's up?"
"Well, I was just curious about your transformation. You never talk about it." Videl walked over to him, fixing the fourteen year old warrior with one of her 'answer-my-questions-or-you-will-never-see-the-light-of-day-again' glares. Videl placed her hands on her hips, leaning in towards Gohan dangerously.
The half-Saiyan leaned back, a nervous look on his face. He scratched the back of his neck, trying to look anywhere except for where Videl was. Gohan sighed and finally gave in.
"Okay, okay... just please stop glaring at me like that." he begged, shaking his head and sitting down criss-cross-applesauce on the floor.
Videl followed suit, continuing her glare until she forced the half-Saiyan to talk. Hah! He's real easy to manipulate. she grinned to herself.
"So, you know how I'm half human and half Saiyan?" Gohan started, blinking at his girlfriend. He had remembered when he had come out to her and told her that he wasn't completely human. She hadn't believed him until his tail had grow back. Said tail was wrapped around his waist.
"Well, the transformation is called Parity, which basically means harmony." Gohan explained, twiddling his thumbs. "It's where my human and Saiyan genes mix together. I was born with a hidden power, courtesy of my Saiyan heritage. When I was able to access this power, I couldn't control it. I became arrogant, self-absorbed. I wanted to destroy my enemies and take revenge... but slowly. I wanted to feel their blood drip off my hands and watch as they suffered." Gohan was visibly shaking, his knees hugged against his chest. He didn't like to be reminded about his past failures. Because of Erai's powers, he couldn't recall why he needed to access them. All he could remember from his true past was a face – green skin, pointy ears, antenna, a turban, and a cape. A purple gi on this strange creature. Nowadays, Gohan refused any gi except a purple one just like that strange warrior's.
"Yeah, I know, Gohan." Videl hugged his broad shoulders, smiling as she kissed his cheek. "It's okay, no one blames you."
"Thanks, Videl." Gohan smiled as he turned bright red. "Anyways, when I was in a fight, I was too weak and afraid. I refused to help because I was terrified of either my own powers or my enemies. The Parity transformation allows me to mold the human and Saiyan together. The human allows me to retain my emotions, triggering the transformation itself, then the Saiyan backs up with an extra dose of courage and the power to go along with it. The human keeps a healthy dose of every emotion – no excess of arrogance – it will never get to that point. In truth, this is my true form." Gohan finished his explanation, smiling at his girlfriend, who was leaning against him.
"Huh." that was all Videl could say. It's kind of nice dating someone like him... she smiled softly. Easy to manipulate, caring, and powerful enough to protect me from nearly anything that threatens me. Of course, I'll beat that thing up before he can even get there! she thought, determined.
"Hey, Videl, I have a present for you." Gohan said, shyly, checking his gi pocket to make sure the locket he had made was still there.
"A present?" Videl asked, partially distracted by her own thoughts. She snapped to attention as Gohan gave her a golden necklace. It was a locket. A rectangle with a quote engraved on it. She opened the locket before reading the quote, smiling and blushing at the picture. It was of Gohan and Videl – Videl had cuddled up to Gohan, and he fell asleep. Erai caught them and took a picture. Videl was cuddling into Gohan's gi, Gohan's arm around her shoulder as he snored. A stream of drool trickled out of his mouth, and one of the flowers was almost up his nose.
Videl laughed at the ridiculous picture, smiling up at Gohan.
"I was surprised you didn't inhale that flower." she giggled, poking his nose.
"Yeah, yeah." Gohan chuckled himself, brushing her hand away. "I almost did, too. Woke up while it entered my nose." he laughed, remembering the unpleasant feeling. He had jumped up with so much power, Videl had rolled off the hill they were on and into the river. Gohan had to rescue her. Let's just say that she was incredibly ticked off – she smacked him three time with a frying pan.
I'm not really sure why I'm afraid of frying pans. Gohan thought, shuddering. Whatever the reason is, they're terrifying!
Videl laughed at the expression on Gohan's face. That was his frying-pan look, meaning he most likely was thinking of the time he dumped her in the river. Videl gave him a quick kiss, standing up.
"I was going to go practice healing now." she said, smiling. Videl had learned to use her Ki to heal. The idea was that you implanted your own Ki into the damaged skin, then controlled your Ki from there, giving the wound the energy required to heal, and forcing the flesh together to heal.
"Okie dokey. Have fun!" Gohan cheered her on – he was supportive of all his girlfriend's decisions. After all, Videl did what she did without a care what anyone else would think of her. "If I feel your Ki drop to dangerous levels again, I'm busting into that practice room of yours and giving you my energy."
One time, Videl had healed a wound that drained all of her energy. She had been in a critical condition when Gohan arrived. He had slowly fed her some of his own energy reserves to save her life. Erai had been strangely absent, and this was another of the days that Gohan and Videl were left to their own devices.
"Yeah, yeah." Videl might roll her eyes and pretend she wasn't grateful for her protective boyfriend, but she truly was. I would have died that day without him. she thought. For some reason, I feel like I'm not supposed to date anyone stronger than... than... Videl trailed off, losing her train of thought.
The raven-haired warrior left Gohan to his own thoughts, almost slamming the door behind her.
Gohan blinked at where she had exited, then stood up with a long groan. I already miss her. he thought, shaking his head and smiling sadly. Erai will be here soon to send us off. I'm quite excited for the challenge of a good fight! Unfortunately, it has to end in Son Goku's death... we were assured that Hercule Satan isn't of any concern. However, Goku is a Saiyan – a Super Saiyan. I've sensed him occasionally – I believe he has ascended to Super Saiyan Three. Gohan's face hardened, kicking and punching at the air.
He had also ascended to the third level, but his Parity transformation was on a completely different level. I just hope it will be enough.
~DBZ~
Goku sat up slowly with a groan. He held a hand to his forehead, the wrecked landscape behind him. His body ached with each beat of his heart, but the Senzu bean that had been given to him had healed him completely. It also restored all my energy! Goku thought happily, flexing his arms and standing up.
"Good. You're awake. Let's continue training." Piccolo demanded, glaring at the Saiyan warrior.
"How hard did you hit me?" Goku complained, rubbing his head. "You knocked me out cold!"
"Yes, I did. No you better get your balance back before I hit you so hard you'll never stand a chance of getting it back again!" Piccolo snapped. "Hurry up. It's been three years – Erai will most likely show her face sometime."
"What do you mean?" Goku scratched the back of his neck and tilted his head questioningly.
"I can sense her." Piccolo said, glaring daggers at Goku. "Now shut up and fight!" Goku yelped as Piccolo kicked off the ground, heading straight for him. Goku readied himself for the blow, raising his arms in the familiar cross-arm block, Piccolo's punch hitting his forearms. Goku launched a kick of his own at Piccolo's side, chasing the Namekian down.
~DBZ~
Chi-Chi was in the kitchen, humming as her huge pots of rice bubbled. She danced around the kitchen, cooking utensils and oven mitts in her hands. She had on her classic apron, smiling as she worked. There sure is a lot less food to cook. she remarked. Goku isn't here to eat it... Chi-Chi's mood went south, fast. Speaking of that moron... the next time he shows his face, I'm going to give him one hell of a whack! Chi-Chi smacked her frying pan against her hand, glowering. How dare he leave Goten and I all alone! I haven't seen him for three years!
Goten had a lizard clutched in his hands. He had frozen in the doorway, seeing his mother with her dreaded frying pan. Goten put a hand to his head as if to protect himself from his mother's fury as he silently backpedaled out of the room.
"Phew." Goten looked behind him at the kitchen, his sensitive ears picking up on the continued humming of his mother. Goten looked down at his lizard. He was three years old.
In his boredom, Goten wandered over to the fireplace. There was an odd book on the couch, one he hadn't read before. He picked it up, curiously. Goten opened it, fascinated with the sleek feeling of the pages. Hey, this is the book Mommy always cries over! Goten realized, gulping. If she catches me... the young half-Saiyan looked over his shoulder at the kitchen, weighing the pros and cons.
If he wasn't caught, he could tell a really cool story to Trunks and impress him. However, if he was, he was sure to face the frying pan. I'm gonna read it! Goten decided, grinning.
He opened the first page to take a peek at the strange book. He was expecting words, but had gotten pictures instead. Goten blinked several times as he stared at a younger version of his Mommy and an older version of him. The two people were staring at a baby that was being held in Mommy's arms. Oh! That must be Gohan! Which means the guy who looks like me... is my Daddy! Goten realized, perking up.
That makes sense! Daddy left before I was born and Gohan was kidnapped. And Daddy is trying to get my big brother back! Goten clapped his hands. I've got to tell Trunks! He'll be so impressed!
"Goten?" Chi-Chi wandered into the living room. Her youngest son whipped around, hiding something behind his back. He scratched the back of his neck, closing his eyes and grinning, laughing nervously.
"Hi Mommy!" Goten attempted (and failed!) to say cheerfully. "Whatcha doing?"
"Is... that the family picture book?!" Chi-Chi demanded, seeing the corner of the large purple book behind Goten. The half-Saiyan deflated and nodded. He sat on the couch, opening the first page again. I'm so dead! the half-Saiyan's mind worked quickly. Maybe if I pretend to be interested in Gohan and Daddy, she'll leave me alone!
"Is this Gohan and Daddy, Mommy?" Goten asked innocently, pointing at the first picture.
Chi-Chi wasn't sure what exactly to say to her little boy.
"Y-Yes, Goten." she stammered, sitting beside him. "That's Gohan when he was a baby." Chi-Chi flipped to almost the end of the book, pointing to a picture of a young, ten-year-old boy grinning. He was with Goku again – Gohan was sitting on Goku's shoulders, grinning at the camera. Goku was looking up and laughing at his son. The next picture was taken as Goku lost his balance and fell. In this one, Gohan and Goku were panicking, their faces twisted with surprise as they prepared for the ground. Both of Goku's feet were up in the air as he yelled. Gohan's arms were flailing, as he tried to stop their momentum.
Chi-Chi laughed at the next picture – Goku's legs were straight up in the air, and both father and son were laughing again, Gohan collapsed on Goku's chest, laughing his head off.
"See? That's Gohan and your Daddy." tears were slowly dripping off of Chi-Chi's face. "Gohan... Gohan... Gohan!" Chi-Chi was all-out balling, curling in on herself.
Goten could only look on in wonder as the strongest person alive (according to him) was shaking, balling her eyes out, rocking on the couch, her knees to her chest. Goten looked down at the pictures curiously. Mommy must have really loved Gohan and Daddy. he decided.
"It's okay, Mommy. Daddy's gonna come back with Gohan, right?" Goten hugged his mom's shoulders, leaning his tiny little face on her shoulder. She continued crying, as if Goten wasn't even there.
Goten wasn't sure why she was crying, but it sure didn't make him feel good. He had an aching, horrible feeling in his belly... kind of like butterflies, but one that hurt him inside.
"Mommy, Daddy will come back with Gohan." Goten said, with all the seriousness he could muster. "I know he will!"
The room suddenly went dark, the furniture and walls disappearing. They were transported to a pure white room, to a boy lunging at the air with no apparent enemy. Sweat dripped off his forehead, his blue hair spiked up and waving in the wind. He screamed as he spun around and kicked at the air, shockwaves coming off of his leg. He brought his leg back, backflipping, then punched at the air above him. He landed on the floor, looking over his shoulder at them.
He was taller than he had been three years ago, his golden eyes burning into Chi-Chi's.
I have granted you this request. the Supreme Kai spoke in everyone's minds. He stood on the Kai planet, the sky a strange purple colour, the grass green, and where the water reflected the sky. This is your son.
Chi-Chi reached out to touch her boy, but the vision faded. She slumped against the couch, promptly fainting. She had a terrible feeling in the pit of her stomach, her fists clenched, tears falling down her face.
"Ah!" Goten yelled, running around the living room in a panic. What was that?! he demanded to himself.
"Oh! Mommy!" Goten poked his mother's belly, peering into her face. He then scurried to the phone, trying to call Mrs. Bulma and Mr. Vegeta.
"Oh jeez. Mrs. Bulma! We saw brother and Mommy passed out!" Goten yelled, gripping their phone excitedly as Bulma picked up. He started bouncing up and down.
"What!?" Bulma's eyes widened as she clutched her stomach, suddenly feeling sick. How could they possibly see Gohan again? I have to go find out what's going on! the blue haired beauty stood up, her eyes narrowing. Behind her, Vegeta started glaring in her direction, wondering what she was going on about this time.
"You're sure it was Gohan?" Bulma asked, knuckles turning white from gripping the phone so hard. "You're positive, Goten?"
"Yeah! He looks just like he does in the picture book!" Goten said. He looked over at his shoulder at his Mommy.
"I'll be right there." Bulma hung up, looking over her shoulder at Vegeta.
"Explain yourself, woman." Vegeta said, getting up from where he was leaning against the wall. "What do you mean by this conversation?" he walked over to Bulma, scowling.
"Goten claims that he and Chi-Chi saw Gohan. I can't believe it, but that wouldn't be the weirdest thing that's happened around the Son family. I suggest we go and talk to Chi-Chi; find out what's going on over there." Bulma said. She refused to back down as Vegeta stalked towards her, glaring him straight in the eyes.
"Let's go then." Vegeta smirked. I truly have chosen a perfect mate. he thought to himself. He held his arm up, his other one behind Bulma's knees, sweeping her off the floor and into his arms. She flailed, not expecting the sudden attack and smacked Vegeta in the face as she fell back into his arms.
He raised an eyebrow, shaking his head in his arrogant prince-of-all-Saiyans way. Vegeta stepped outside, powering up. He shot into the sky, the earth below him exploding as he rocketed away. Vegeta looked below at the crater he had created, smirking. He blasted off, keeping Bulma safe, heading for the Son household. That brat and Kakarot's wench better have a good explanation ready! he growled, scowling.
~Is the Supreme Kai's interference some sort of warning? In the next chapter, Gohan and Videl will finally return to their old home, however, they have changed in the three years under Erai's control. Will the two lovebirds be able to overcome Erai's influence, or will Goku and Hercule fall at their hands? Find out, next time!~
yukikun:
Thanks so much for the continued support! My computer broke, so the fifth chapter took a while. I'm trying to do 2 chapters a week... starting number 6 and 7!
Guest:
Thanks so much! I feel "tickled pink" from everyone's awesome comments! Yeah, I kind of feel bad for Goku, too, but I feel like he needed to be tortured just a little bit. XD
SuperSonicBros123:
I have already decided on a name – Parity. Parity means "harmony"; two things joining together to create one. Gohan's form is a mix of his Saiyan and human forms. His Saiyan state is too arrogant and drunk on power, his human too weak and afraid. Parity is the perfect mix of both. I'm totally going to have a scene where he yells "Parity!" and then transforms. The whole screaming deal, ground breaking, BOOM CRASH SMASH... everything. XD
Guest:
I will, don't worry! Thanks for all the support! I have twenty chapters planned out, and then a second fanfic for the second generation... yup; Gohan and Videl's kids!