Chapter 19: 4 Down, 3 To Go!
Warning: This chapter contains a scene with heavy romance. REALLY HEAVY! I tried to contain it as best as possible, to keep it in the T section.
This Chapter took some time because I had to decipher a Dragon World Map to figure out where everyone was. -_- lol.
OCs are in this Chapter as well.
The Dragon Ball hunting was off to a great start. The three groups decided to split off in different directions to make the Dragon Ball hunting go alot faster. Goku and Chi Chi went together, as did Videl and Gohan. The two couples had the same idea, go with thier signifigant other, Goten and Trunks had another idea. They decided to drag Yamcha and Puar with them.
The radar that Goku and Chi Chi received was the original that was used to create the other two. The first Dragon Ball they discovered was found just south of Diablo Desert. They found it Their radar brought them to the place that Goku first met Yamcha, Diablo Desert. Unfortunately, the radar didn't have a lot of power left, and could not track the dragon ball down to the exact location, but it did get them close enough.
"It's really hot out here." Said Chi Chi, "But you wanted an adventure, so you're getting one."
"Yeah," Said Goku, "I never though it would bring us out here. It's been such a long time." Goku looked around the area.
Chi Chi looked as well. "Hey Goku, look over there." Said Chi Chi. She pointed to two people, walking alone.
"Let's go ask them if they've seen a Dragon Ball." Chi Chi nodded. Goku picked up Chi Chi and flew over to the two people.
Goku and Chi Chi landed not too far from them and ran over to them so they wouldn't freak the two out. Goku began to call out. "Excuse me!"
The two stopped and turned around. Goku didn't expect them to turn so fast and so he tripped and fell face first in the sand. Chi Chi caught up and looked at him. She brought her hand to her face and became red.
Goku then hopped up, closed his eyes and began scratching the back of his head. "Whoops, sorry about that, gosh that was embarrassing." Said Goku. He and Chi Chi then looked at the two.
One was a man and one was a woman. The man was about as tall as Goku, had long black hair that was shoulder length, he was wearing a white head band, a vest with no shirt underneath, white baggy pants and a black belt. His skin was covered in scars from battle, and was a dark tan color. The woman was just slightly shorter than Chi Chi, she too had black hair, but hers went down past her shoulders. She had a white bikini top on and a long white dress. Her skin was a lighter tan color and had blue eyes.
The man got into a fighting stance. "What, you want to fight too?"
Goku looked at the man with confusion. "Sir, I really don't want to fight. I only came here to ask..."
"Enough," Said the man, "Don't try to fool me, I won't buy it." The woman stood behind the man, scared.
Goku noticed that she had a Dragon Ball on her necklace. "Hey look," Said Goku, "The Dragon Ball."
The man then yelled and punched Goku in the face. Goku didn't even budge.
Goku then looked at the man. The man was stunned, but then hit Goku again. Goku wasn't phased. The woman looked on and examined Goku's features, his hair, face, clothes, she then looked at Chi Chi and did the same. She was then filled with shock and pulled the man away.
"What are you doing?" Said the Man.
"Don't attack him," Replied the woman.
"Why not?"
"Just look at him." The man looked at him closely. Goku scratched his head. "He's the man who won the tournament all those years ago."
"You mean, the one that defeated Juinor?" Asked the man. He then looked back at Goku. "Oh my gosh, is it really... Son Goku?"
Goku smiled. "Yep, that would be me."
The man's face filled with joy. "Yes, the man that competed against Tien Shinhan as a young boy and almost won the year before, am I right?"
"Yes sir, you're pretty smart." Said Goku.
"Yes, the crazy hair, the G.I color, the tail is also a dead give away." Said the man.
"Oh yeah, this thing." Said Goku. "It just grew back the other day, strange."
"Then you," Said the woman, "Must be Chi Chi."
"Yes I am." Said Chi Chi, "The woman who proposed marriage after me and Goku's fight."
"Yes, I remember that. It was so sweet." She said and smiled. "My name is Aiyana."
The man smiled. "And I am Maska."
"Such nice names." Said Chi Chi.
"Yes, so I'd like to know, why did you attack me Maska?" Said Goku.
"We've been out here for days." Said Maska. "We found this ball burried in the sand." He pointed to the Dragon Ball hanging from the necklace of Aiyana. "The last three days have been a nightmare, we have no food, we just ran out of water, and bandits have been attacking us. That's where I got the scar on my chest." The group sighed together.
"Darn," Said Goku, "And I was hoping we could use the Dragon Balls." Chi Chi looked at Goku and then at Maska and Aiyana.
"Our house was destroyed by a couple of Goku's old enemies." Said Chi Chi. "Our sons and some friends are out looking for the rest of them."
"So you need the ball then." Said Maska. Goku and Chi Chi nodded.
Goku got an Idea. "Well, how about this. You give us the Dragon Ball, and I'll take you to where ever you need to be."
Aiyana lit up with joy. "Really Goku, could you?" Goku nodded.
"Yep, just come here and grab one of my shoulders" Aiyana and Maska looked confused but agreed. "Okay guys, now... where are you guys headed?"
"A small village to the north of here." Said Maska.
Goku nodded and put his index and middle fingers to his forehead and looked north. After a few seconds, he locked on. "Found them, Alright everyone, hold on tight." Chi Chi, Maska, and Aiyana held Goku's shoulders. Goku then used Instant Transmission to move them from the desert to thier village.
They appeared in the middle of town. The people there were all stunned to see four people appear out of no where. The people of the village instantly recognized Maska and Aiyana and were happy.
"Aiyana," Said an Elderly man. "You've returned safely. And Maska, you as well!"
"Yes sir." Said Maska. "All thanks to these two kind hearted people." The elderly man looked at Goku and Chi Chi.
"Aiyana! Maska!" Another voice called.
"Little brother." Said Aiyana.
"I thought you'd never come home!" Said the little boy.
"Well, I am here now. You can thank those two." Aiyana picked up her little brother and walked over to Goku and Chi Chi with the Elderla man and Maska.
"Well," Said Aiyana. "You've definitely earned it." She unhooked the Dragon Ball from her necklace and handed it to Goku.
"Thanks guys," Said Goku. "We were happy to help! Well Chi Chi, time to get back?"
"Wait," Said the elder. "Please stay for dinner. Our treat."
Goku smiled. "Alright! I'm starving!" The Elder and his people smiled, Chi Chi decided why not.
They stayed and ate a nice dinner with the people of the village. After the meal, Goku and Chi Chi decided that it was time to go, and so the bid their farewells and left.
On the other side of the world, the Dragon Ball hunting was slowed down for a specific couple. Gohan and Videl were sitting on the ledge of a cliff on the north western part of the world, next to the ocean. It was dark out, and Gohan and Videl were enjoying their alone time. They had found one Dragon Ball already, and wanted to take a break for a little while. The Dragon Radar indicated that the Dragon Ball was in the ocean, but the problem was that it was pitch black, and the only light was the fire that they made, and fire and water do not mix. Videl was leaning into Gohan's side right side, her tail wrapped around him, his doing the same to her. She was enjoying the moment. Gohan, however, looked frustrated. Videl began to notice his frustration when his tail's grip of her weakened.
"Gohan?" Said Videl.
"Whats up Videl?" Replied Gohan.
"What's the matter? You seem distressed about something."
"Oh," Said Gohan nervously, "It's nothing... really."
"Gohan..." Said Videl, "Is it about the Dragon Ball? I know you want to get it, but it's so dark down there..."
"Yeah... Dragon Ball... right..." Said Gohan sheepishly. It's a ball alright Videl, this sucks. Gohan had forgotten the mental link he had with Videl.
"Gohan... I hope you know that I heard that."
"You did?" Said Gohan. "Oh crap! I forgot!" Gohan pushed his hands into his face and fell back into the grass. He began to mumble to himself.
Videl scanned Gohan's body, everything seemed normal at first, but then she noticed something different... Gohan was experiencing yet another new problem. This is a problem that males usually are faced with when they are around an attractive young girl, and have become really close with them.
"Gohan..." Said Videl.
"What?" Said Gohan irritably. He looked up, Videl pointed to his pants. Gohan then looked down and became red in the face. "Crap!" He yelled. He jumped up off of the ground and ran over to a nearby tree.
"Gohan! Come back!" Yelled Videl.
Gohan stopped and slumped down behind the tree, wiping sweat off of his forehead. Damn it, why now, this is not good at all.
"Gohan, come back here, please..." Said Videl in a soft, sad voice.
Gohan just sat behind the tree silently for a moment, until his "problem" went away, then he stood back up and walked over to the cliff side again.
Videl looked up at him with a concerned look. "Are you alright Gohan?"
Gohan sat down slowly next to her. "Yeah, I suppose so." Gohan kept his head down. "I'm sorry Videl, I didn't..."
"Shhh..." Videl leaned into his side again. "Gohan, this is a tough stage in everyone's life. Everyone goes through it."
"Videl, it's different for Saiyans... we're..." Gohan was cut off.
"Gohan, don't forget that I am a saiyan too."
"Videl, you've only known for a few days, you've lived most of your life as an Earthling. Me... I've always known about it. I know how saiyans can be with women, That's all thanks to Vegeta's "Saiyan Lessons" over the Seven years that Dad was gone." Gohan stopped and put his head in his hands.
"Gohan, be glad that we're still a little young..." Videl was stopped.
"Videl," Said Gohan, "Vegeta explained to me that saiyans don't follow that custom that Earthling do, Vegeta said that it didn't matter to Saiyans, unless they were still childeren. Unfortinately, my Mom was in the room, and gave Vegeta a long lecture about how, and I quote," Gohan straightned his back out, and spoke in a high pitched voice. "'My Gohan was born on earth, and will do what we do, and that is wait! Got that Vegeta?'"
Videl started to laugh and Gohan soon followed.
"Vegeta was all like 'You're a mad woman, most likely because you're married to that insane Saiyan, Kakarrot!' Of course, that was before my Dad and Vegeta made ammends." Gohan stopped. "It scares me Videl, it's not the first time that it's happened either. Remember when I let you sleep in my bed that one night, because of your nightmare?" Videl nodded. "Well," Said Gohan, "It happened then too, that's why I slept facing away from you."
"Gohan," Said Videl, "You know, guys aren't the only ones like that." Gohan looked up at Videl. "Girls get that way too, but it's harder to notice. I was scared when I first felt that way, but I know that it's natural." Videl smiled at him. "So don't worry about it, just keep it well hidden."
Gohan had a reassuring feeling come over him. He turned toward her and kissed her, and she kissed back. The kissed became more consuming to one another, and soon enough, Videl found herself lying on her back, with Gohan hovering over her. She was distracted by her feeling of lust for Gohan, but quickly came to her senses.
"Gohan, stop." Said Videl. Gohan looked at her and became scared.
Oh no... I let my saiyan side get the best of me. Thought Gohan. Gohan quickly got up and walked over to the cliff side. He fell to his knees and began to tear up.
Videl sat up and looked at him. "Gohan..."
"I'm sorry Videl, I wasn't thinking." Said Gohan, who began to cry.
Videl got up and began to walk over to him, but she was stopped by a man, who appeared out of no where.
Gohan didn't notice, he stood up, but his tears were still falling. He was still crying, but he stopped when a hand was relaxed on his shoulder. It was familiar to him.
"Gohan, there is no need to cry." Said the man. "Relax, everything is alright, son."
"Dad?" Said Gohan. He turned his head to see who it was, and he was his father.
"Of course it's me..." Said Goku. "What, I hope you didn't think I was Vegeta."
Gohan smiled, but the smile was quickly replaced by sadness and his head dropped down. "Dad... I'm so sorry."
"Hmm? What's there to be sorry about Gohan." Said Goku "I'm just glad that you're alright."
"But Dad, it alomost happened. I almost..." Gohan was stopped when Goku ran his hand through Gohan's hair.
"Listen to me Gohan," Said Goku, "You're growing up, these things start happening to a boy around this time of their life. I didn't know what it was like until after you're mother and I got married. You're feelings are all mixed up." Goku looked at Videl and motioned her over to them. Videl walked over and stood next to Gohan. "Listen you too, I understand what you're both feeling. Videl was raised as an Earthling, and Gohan, you've never felt this way before. I know you're mother would be really mad if she had caught you two, I'm glad she wasn't in the room when Vegeta told me what was going on."
"Vegeta knew!" Said Gohan.
"Of course, I thought you were in danger, then Vegeta explained what happens to a Saiyan's power level when they are excited like this. At first, the power level slowly rises and falls, that's like... um... how should I put this? When a rock climber is getting his gear ready to climb mountains, but isn't completley ready, you had your clothes on, so..." Goku stopped. "Wow, that was bad, I am not good at this analogy stuff." Goku began to laugh.
"Goku," Said Videl, "We're sorry, we really are."
Goku stopped laughing. "Don't worry, I know that Vegeta is probably going to pick on you for it though. Just be glad you didn't make it past... what ever base that is... Darn, there I go again."
"Dad," Said Gohan, "You always find a way to cheer me up. It won't happen again, I promise."
"I'm not mad Gohan," Said Goku, "I was just worried son. Now your mother, she would have been brutally mad. But you have to thank Bulma, she distracted Chi Chi long enough for Vegeta to explain it to me. Bulma knew, Vegeta had that look on his face, so I'd hate to see the day that Trunks winds up in this situation." They all began to laugh. "But now I'll know when ever you get like this."
Gohan looked down. "Sorry Dad."
"Gohan, I said it's okay. Just... next time you begin to feel like this, come and talk to me, okay son?"
Gohan nodded. "Yeah. I will."
"Good," Said Goku. "How bout we get that Dragon Ball, we get this one, and we'll have four. Me and your mom got two of them earlier."
"Goku," Said Videl, "It's pitch black down there."
"Ah," Said Goku, "Just watch." Goku began to gather energy, he then launched a quck Kamehameha wave into the water and caused huge walls of water to form, exposing the floor of the ocean. "Now Gohan, go Super Saiyan and get that Dragon Ball, it should be right in the center."
Gohan nodded and transformed, he flew down with the Radar and located the Dragon Ball. He then flew back up the the cliff and handed it to Videl, who had the other Dragon Ball in a back pack.
"Alright Guys, back to Capsule Corp."
Gohan and Videl nodded and held on to Goku's shoulder. Goku then transported them back to Capsule Corp.
Vegeta was sitting in his recliner, when Goku, Gohan and Videl appeared in front of him.
Goku looked at Vegeta, and Vegeta back at him. Then he looked at Gohan and Videl.
"Stopped them in time Kakarrot?" Said Vegeta.
"Well, they stopped them selves, I just happened to arrive right after." Said Goku.
"You got lucky, next time may not end that way." Vegeta sat up. "Okay you two love birds. Time to give you a little Saiyan Talk."
"Vegeta," Saod Goku, "I already talked to them."
"Kakarrot, I am going to talk to them whether you like it or not, they need a lesson on how Saiyans do buisness."
"Okay Okay Vegeta, relax." Said Goku.
Gohan and Videl sat down reluctantly. Chi Chi walked into the room.
"What's going on, talk about what?" Asked Chi Chi,
Goku panicked.
"Nothing dear, just some saiyan talk, that's all."
"Kakarrot!" Said Vegeta. Gohan and Videl both put their hands over their faces.
"Nothing Chi Chi," Said Goku. He began to push her out of the room.
Their voices began to echo through the hallway.
"Goku, what are you doing!" Yelled Chi Chi. "Talk about what?"
"Chi Chi, please..."
"Talk? They didn't... did they?"
"Of course not Chi Chi, why would you..." A crashing sound errupted from the hallway. "Oh no, Chi Chi!" Goku walked back into the room. "You guys are safe to talk, she fainted again."
Vegeta looked at Gohan and Videl. "You are both safe for now, but enjoy it, she will wake up... eventually."
This statement just worried Videl and Gohan, and Vegeta began his speech about Saiyan "Business." Non the less, four out of seven Dragon Balls have been retrieved. Will Chi Chi blow her top when she wakes up, will she even remember? Will Gohan and Videl be more carefull now that they have discovered how close they are actually becoming? And, how are Goten, Trunks and Yamcha fairing in thier Dragon Ball hunt. All of this and more to come in the next few chapters.