Quick joke for ya. How many Yamcha's does it take to screw in a light bulb? One, but he always gets blown up by a Saibaman afterwards.
Chapter 4: Fun & Games
Orange Star High School.
"I wonder what's taking Gohan so long?." Erasa asked Sharpner.
"I don't know but he sure is taking a long ass bathroom break." Sharpner
replied
A few seconds later Gohan entered the classroom.
"Ah welcome back Mr. Son. 30 minutes for a bathroom break. I think that
must be some sort of record." Mr. Curry stated.
"I'm sorry Mr. Curry. I think I ate some bad ramen for breakfast." Gohan
replied nervously rubbing the back of his head.
"I'll let it slide this time Mr. Son, but try not to make a habit of it." Mr. Curry
replied.
"Thanks Mr. Curry" Gohan replied as he took his seat.
"Are you okay Gohan?" Erasa asked. "Are you sure you don't have food
poisoning or something? Maybe you should go see the nurse."
"I'm fine Erasa." Gohan replied.
"Are sure about that brains?" Sharpner asked "I mean I could handle a little food poisoning no problem
but with someone with a weak constitution like yours..." Suddenly Sharpner's chair fell from underneath him.
"I'll be okay Sharpner. Gohan replied chuckling The better question is are
you okay?"
"Yeah." Sharpner replied as he sat back in his chair. "I don't know what happened there. It's like my chair was knocked
over by a gust of wind or something."
"Gee I wonder what could have happened." Gohan replied rubbing the back of his head trying to hide
his smile.Weak constitution my ass.
A few minutes passed and Videl entered the classroom.
"Welcome back Miss Videl." Mr. Curry said. "Did your crime fighting go
well?"
"Thanks Mr. Curry. Yes it did." Videl replied as she took her seat.
"Heeeey bestie!" Erasa shouted. "I heard all about what happened." So is
he cute? I bet he's a total hunk right."
"I don't know Erasa. He was wearing a mask." Videl replied. "And besides
I'm not interested and if he's attractive or not. The only things I'm interested
in is finding out who he is and stopping him."
"Um who are we talking about? Gohan asked.
"Oh that's right you weren't here when everyone was discussing it. We're
talking about Saiyaman." Erasa replied.
"Oh who is that?" Gohan asked rubbing the back of his head.
"Apparently they're saying he's a superhero. He saved a bus full of people
including the lovely Miss Videl here's life."
"Wow really." Gohan replied. "But if he's helping people then why do you
want to catch him so badly?"
"Because" Videl replied "Superhero or not he's still a vigilante and it's my
job to bring him to justice...Wait a minute. Where were you when all
this happened Gohan?"
"Oh he was in the bathroom for like half an hour. The poor guy ate some bad
food this morning. " Erasa replied.
Gohan was gone the entire time Saiyaman appeared...He also was around when he
first appeared at the bank...
Videl's thought process was interrupted by Mr. Curry. "Okay that's enough small talk. I really should teach
you kids something. Open your text books to page four hundred and twenty.
In no time at all the bell rang for the end of class.
"Alright! It's about time!" Shapner said ecstatically.
"Why are you so excited Sharpner?" Gohan asked.
"Because today we have P.E" Sharpner replied.
"Oooh...Crapbaskets." Gohan accidentally said out loud.
"What's the matter brains?" Sharpner asked "A little nervous?"
"No it's um just that my stomach still feels a little funny. That's all." Gohan
replied.
"Ah come on suck it up. I'm sure you'll be fine." Sharpner replied.
"Yeah I guess." Gohan replied rubbing the back of his head. As long as I
keep my strength in check I should be okay.
Orange Star High Baseball Field.
"OKAY LISTEN UP!" Coach T shouted in a Patrick Warburton esque
voice "BECAUSE IT'S SUCH A LOVELY DAY! I DECIDED WE'RE
GONNA PLAY A LITTLE GAME OF BASEBALL!"
"Does he always shout every sentence like that?" Gohan asked
"Yeah but you get used to it after awhile." Videl Replied.
"NOW THEN!" Coach T shouted THE TEAM CAPTAINS WILL BE
VIDEL AAAAND THE NEW KID SON GOHAN! VIDEL YOU
PICK FIRST!"
Gohan and Videl walked to opposite sides.
"I wanna be on Videl's team" a random student shouted.
"Me too!" Shouted another one.
"Pick me bestie!" Erasa gleefully shouted
"Okay I pick Erasa." Videl said as Erasa walked over to her side.
"Pick me brains. I mean we're going to lose anyway but at least with me
you'll at least get one run in." Sharpner stated.
"Um Okay I pick Sharpner." Gohan said as Sharpner walked over to his side. "So why are you so sure
we're going to lose Sharpner?"
"Because no one's ever been able to beat Videl at anything let alone
baseball." Sharpner replied
Well after seeing what she did earlier it's no surprise. She's strong, fast and agile. And her ki
potential is amazing. If she were able to learn how to harness it she'd be on a whole nother level.
"Brains, Earth to brains. You in there nerd boy?" Sharpner asked snapping
his fingers.
"Oh sorry. Spaced out there for a second." Gohan replied. "So she's really
that good huh?"
"Yeah, and Erasa's not to bad herself when it comes to baseball. It's like
when she holds that bat she becomes possessed or something but
hopefully we won't lose to bad." Sharpner replied.
Soon Gohan and Videl finished picking their teams.
"OKAY VIDEL'S TEAM IS FIRST UP TO BAT!" Coach T shouted.
"Okay Brains I think should be the pitcher." Sharpner said trying to take
charge "And you should probably take a spot on the outfield."
"Um Sharpner I'm the team captain shouldn't I be the one assigning spots?"
Gohan asked. Actually on second thought it would probably be best to just
let Sharpner run with it. Besides If I pitch I run the risk of accidentally
throwing the ball to hard. I could end up hurting somebody. "Actually on
second thought Sharpner, You probably know more about this game then I
do so I'll follow your lead."
"Good thinking Brains." Sharpner replied.
Gohan's team took their positions on the field.
First up to bat for Videl's team was a random student whom Sharpner struck out with ease. Next up was
...Erasa. She walked up to the plate with her usual cheerful look on her face but when she gripped the bat
her expression changed to a menacing I'm going to destroy you look aimed directly at Sharpner.
Sharpner let out an audible gulp. He threw a pitch...and with a loud clack, Erasa hit the ball up and away.
As if on instinct Gohan's eyes focus on the ball. He jumped for it and just as it was about go over the
fence he caught it.
Everyone stared at Gohan in amazement. He jumped at least 15 feet in the air. And it even appeared
as if he were floating in mid-air.
Gohan had a big smile on his face as he caught the ball. The smile only lasted a second when he realized that
everyone was staring at him. Oh crapbaskets! I got a little carried away there. How do I get out of this one...I got it!
Videl stared in awe. Holy Crap is he flying? But just as she finished her thought Gohan came crashing to the ground. Guess not.
Smooth Gohan real smooth. Gohan thought to himself. But on the bright side I still managed to hold onto the ball.
"Good going brains!" Sharpner applauded "You managed to get her out.
You're lucky you managed to hold onto the ball after a fall like that."
"Yeah...lucky." Gohan replied as he stood up and dusted himself off.
"Okay we just have to get one more person out and we're up to ba..." As
Sharpner was about to finish his sentence Videl came up to bat. "We're
boned..."
"What's the matter Sharpner?" Videl asked. "Afraid you're gonna get shown
up by two girls in a row."
"Will see who shows who up." Sharpner replied.
"Oh and Gohan you got lucky with catching Erasa's ball. But you're luck just
ran out."
Lucky... Gohan didn't know why but Videl's taunting struck a cord with him. It made him feel a bit more...competitive.
I'll show her just how lucky I can be. "Hey Sharpner...take the outfield. I think I'm going to pitch this one.
"...Are you sure about that Brains?" Sharpner asked in shock. "I think you
might want to reconsider that."
"It's okay. I got this." Gohan replied confidently.
"We'll it's your funeral." Sharpner replied taking his position in the outfield.
As long as I don't put to much pressure behind my throws I should be okay. Gohan thought to himself.
"I'm ready when you are Gohan." Videl said with confident smirk.
"Okay then." Gohan replied. Gohan threw his first pitch.
Videl went to swing but she barely managed to move her bat when she heard the umpire yell strike one. Unbelievable
...I didn't even see it coming. I can throw a ball pretty fast maybe no definitely faster than a pro but
that's just...unreal.
Everyone else looked stunned. No had ever been able to get a ball passed Videl and the speed at which he threw
it seemed almost unreal.
Oops I should probably hold back just a little bit more. Gohan thought.
Okay here I go. Gohan threw his second pitch.
This time Videl saw the ball coming but it was still to fast for her to do anything. She tried to swing
but she completely missed. I can't believe it. Just who is this guy. "Beginners luck Gohan!
Gohan smirked. "Yeah you're probably right Videl. You'll probably get me on the next swing." Not a chance,
but I'll try to make it a little easier for her. Gohan threw his third pitch.
The pitch again was slower than the first two but still had a decent amount of speed. This time for sure. Videl
thought as she swung but she failed to notice the ball curving in time and...STRIKE THREE! Videl was out. A curve ball
...Dammit! Don't lose your cool Videl there's a first time for everything...I'll just casually strike out
Gohan with furious vengeance.
Everyone still stunned from Videl's first miss was even more dumbfounded now. Gohan, the nerd in baggy gym clothes
just swung out Videl Satan. No one knew what to say. Sharpner could barely mutter out "B...Brains?"
"Okay I'm pitching!" Videl shouted to her team as they switched sides.
"And Gohan you're first up to bat."
"Um shouldn't I be the one to make that decision." Gohan replied.
Videl gave Gohan a death glare that could rival Chi-Chi's.
"Ooookay first up to bat it is." Gohan replied nervously.
Gohan stepped up to the plate and Videl stepped up to pitchers mound.
As much as I'd like to continue showing Videl what for I think I should just let her strike me out.
If she wasn't suspicious of me before my little show back there might have changed that. Gohan thought.
"You ready for this Gohan. Because I'm not holding back!" Videl stated.
"Yeah me either." Gohan replied rubbing the back of his head knowing full
well he was lying.
Videl threw her first pitch.
The pitch came hurdling toward's Gohan at about the same speed he threw his final pitch. It was still a pitch
Gohan could have easily hit but he stuck to his guns and swung badly even going so far as to have the bat come
around to hit himself upside the head. Hopefully that did enough to throw suspicions off of me.
Everyone but Videl let out a roaring laugh. Videl just looked annoyed. He's trying to look like an idiot on purpose
I just know it... "Come on Gohan take this more seriously will you!? I know you can do better than that."
"Sorry Videl. I'll try harder on the next one." Gohan replied rubbing the back of his head.
"Now Come on! Show me what you got!" Videl shouted at Gohan. Videl threw her second pitch
Well I suppose I can still strike out without making myself look like a total idiot now. Gohan thought.
He swung with a bit more accuracy still missing the ball by a decent distance.
Videl watched as Gohan swung at and missed her ball. Aaaargh! Dammit Gohan don't think your fooling me
for a second! I know you could have hit that ball. "Come on Gohan quit holding back! I know you could have
hit that ball! Quit pretending!
"Really Videl, I don't know what you're talking about" Gohan chuckled nervously rubbing the back of his head.
Man her stubbornness may rival even Vegeta.
Videl steaming mad and without thinking suddenly threw her last pitch striking Gohan in the arm. Oh no what did I do!?
She watched as Gohan winced for a second but otherwise seemed unharmed. No way. The last person I accidentally
hit like that got his arm broken. Just what is this guy made of?
Everyone gasped as the ball hit Gohan. They all remembered they last time someone got hit by a ball thrown by an angry Videl.
Especially Sharpner as he rubbed his arm. It was the last time he ever tried hit on her.
Gohan saw the ball coming straight for him. He contemplated moving out of the way but thought it best to just let it hit him.
Ouch that actually stung a bit. She really is strong. Note to self do not piss her off."Um coach T. Can I take my base now."
"Uh yeah kid you can..." Coach T replied not yelling for perhaps the first time in his life. The shock of not only seeing Gohan
get hit by Videls ball but not being phased by it seemed to have gotten to him.
Everyone was in disbelief as Gohan went to take his base but it didn't take long for the students to pass it off.
They thought perhaps it just didn't hit Gohan as hard as they thought. Maybe it was because of the wind going
in the opposite directions or something.
As Gohan approached first base he felt a raindrop on his head and then another and another until it quickly started pouring.
Coach T blew his whistle. "ALRIGHT EVERYONE BACK INSIDE!"
This isn't over yet Gohan... Videl thought as they headed back inside.
The rest of P.E was spent doing general calisthenics and the rest of the school day went without incident and soon everyone
except for Videl who had taken off as soon as the final bell rung was chatting in the classroom ready to go home for the day.
"I still can't believe you were able to strike out Videl Gohan." Erasa said in admiration.
"It was beginners luck. I swear." Gohan replied.
"Yeah it had to be I mean just look at his batting skills." Sharpner stated. "You should be glad that Videl's last pitch didn't hit you to hard."
"Yeah last time that happened poor Sharpie got his arm broken." Erasa chuckled.
"Hey it's not funny and please don't bring it up again..." Sharpner shuttered.
"I wonder where Videl ran off to." Erasa asked. "She seemed like she was
mad. I wonder why?"
"Yeah I wonder why?" Gohan chuckled nervously rubbing the back of his
head.
Everyone said their goodbyes and headed home for the day.
Satan Mansion.
Videl entered the mansion slamming the door behind her. Her father who had just gotten back from a martial arts convention
(he was really at a luxury spa) over seas was in the living room.
"What's wrong sweatpea?" Mr Satan asked.
"Nothing Dad..." Videl replied.
"Aw come on Videl." Mr. Satan replied "You can tell your father. You know I'll listen. Now tell your pops what's wrong.
Videl sighed "Well there's this guy and..."
Mr. Satan cut Videl off before she could finish her sentence "What! What guy! You know my rule! If you're going to start
dating he has to be able to beat me and I highly doubt that..."
This time Videl cut her father off. "Dad relax it's not like that. You see there was this guy, a mysterious masked man named Saiyaman..."
"Saiyanwhat..." Mr. Satan interjected looking almost shocked at hearing the
name.
"Saiyaman." Videl replied. "Anyway, he showed up at a crime scene I was at today and he saved a bunch of people
and there's a lot people calling him a superhero...but the chief of police told me he needs to be arrested because
he's a vigilante and I think I have a lead on him but I'm not 100 percent sure. I'm not even sure if he should be
arrested and it's really stressing me out dad."
Mr. Satan shook of what seemed to be bothering him. "Don't worry sweatpea. I'm sure you'll make the right decisions. You always do
just like your Mother. You're looking. More and more like each day."
"Thanks Dad." Videl replied hugging her father. "You really think I'm like mom?"
"Yes I do." Mr. Satan replied. "Now why don't you go to room and get some
rest you look tired."
"Yeah that sounds like a good idea." Videl replied. "See you later dad." Videl headed up to her room.
Mr. Satan sighed as he walked over to a table and picked up a picture of Videl's mother. "...Vidalia"
A/N
I hope you all enjoyed chapter 4 of Not Alone. Please let me know what you think by giving a review. I promise some big reveals are going to happen in the next one. So stay tuned. Until then have a great day. ~TheUltimateMystic