~Saiyaman Saga~
Chapter 2 – Tip of the Iceburg
"And that's when you got here, Miss Videl." Gohan explained in his hero voice. He was still nervous, but the story seemed to lessen the intensity of the glaring he was getting from Videl, but only slightly.
Videl thought over the story. I wish I knew how he does all he does. Tricks, complex tricks for sure. But I have yet to find proof! Ahh! It just doesn't add up!
"Look, I'm glad you want to help the city and all, just answer my questions! Who are you? What's the trick behind your powers?" Videl tried her best, but there was just a hint of pleading in her voice under the demand.
Saiyaman stepped back, now panicked again. "W-what are you talking about? You know me. I'm the Great Saiyaman!" Avoiding the second question, he started to fly away. "N-now I must be going! Goodbye Miss Videl!"
As he started to fly away, Videl clenched her teeth and balled both hands into fists. "You jerk! Get back here!"
Saiyaman turned in the opposite direction of school and flew away, not wanting things to turn any more ugly. As he got out of view, he slowly started to ark back twords the institution, knowing his mother wouldn't be happy if he desided to skip the rest of the day. He sighed, that girl really does hate my guts. Ah well, at least I can try to befriend her as Gohan. But then again, she's really suspicious of me as Gohan too...man I'm stumped! What's with her anyway?
As he landed back on the roof of school, he did one last look around to make sure he was alone, and then returned to himself. As he started to head twords the stairs, his stomach grumbled. "Man...I missed lunch again...what's with this city and crime? It always seems to know what it's dinner time. Maybe if I hurry, I can eat it all really fast before the bell rings" With a small panic, he shot for the area the group usually ate, capsule full of food in his hand. If he hurried, he wouldn't have to suffer the rest of the day without food.
-DBZ-
Videl screamed after the hero one last time. Seeing that he wasn't turning around, she stomped her foot and punched cop car that was close by, leaving quite the dent. The chief, ever so carefully, slowly walked back to were Videl was fuming. "U-umm..."
The cop waited as Videl composed herself and turned to meet him. Videl looked at his face for a second, puzzled. "What is it, hasn't Saiyadweeb taken care of everything here?"
The chief shook his head. "Well, yes. But there's another thing. All these men have a tattoo on their shoulders that I think you should see."
Curiosity got the best of her. "What do you mean?" After seeing him gesture for her to follow him, she did. Sure enough, all the robbers had been rounded up and on each of their shoulders was a small tattoo. The tattoo was what looked like an upside down blood-drop, with two capital R's near the bottom, and something that looked like sun rays coming from the top. She blinked.
"It's a calling card for a gang, right? Which one?" Gangs were not new to Satan city or to Videl, but she didn't recognize this tattoo.
The chief looked somewhat somber, somewhat worried. "It's been seen in many of the other major cities. The chiefs of the big cities have been warning each other about it. So far only grunts have been found, but there's something much bigger under it all. Apparently they can never get anything on the few guys they know about. It starts with a bank robbery as a test...they come to the cities and rob a bank, gauging the police force there." The chief now looked worried more than anything else as he handed a note to Videl. "The leader of this group had this note."
Videl looked down at it. Reading it out loud, she herself felt a shiver run down her spine.
Normally if your reading this note, that means the police in your town pass
our test and we would pass by your town. But Satan City is a different kind
of place. The challenge of Videl Satan would usually be enough to get me
exited, but The Great Saiyaman adds a whole new depth to the situation.
Prepare yourselves as best you can. The Red Rain Army will be at your
door soon.
Sincierly,
-RR
-DBZ-
The bell rang just as Gohan stuffed the last piece of bread into his mouth. With a sigh of relieve, he stood up taking his capsule with him and headed for the last class of the day. As he sat down in his seat, he saw Sharpner and Erasa walk in, followed a few moments by Videl. She seemed distant as she seemed to make her way for her desk.
"Just like the book boy to be first back to class." Sharpner chuckled.
"Be nice Sharpie." Erasa sighed. Why couldn't boys be nice to each other? "Don't worry about him Gohan." She giggled at him after sending a wink his way.
Not catching on to the advance, Gohan looked up and smiled the standard Son family smile. He then blinked, as Videl was staring down her desk as if it were Saiyaman himself. Without really thinking, Gohan asked, "Videl, you ok?"
With no answer, Erasa poked her friend. "Hey V? You see Saiyaman again or something?" She giggles at her joke as it brought Videl back.
"W-what? Oh ya, I saw the guy." She looked up at her friends and then back down. "It isn't him annoying me today though."
Gohan blinked in surprise. He had expected to hear her complain about his alter ego at least a little bit, as she usually did every time they met, but this time she didn't. He waited for what he expected to be a wave of relieve that it wasn't him today, but it never came. Trying to take his mind of the fact that he couldn't enjoy his new-found peace, he asked "What is it? Or is it police related?"
Videl put her elbow on her desk and rested on it. "It's police stuff. Nothing you guys got to worry about."
Gohan sighed, knowing he would have to worry sooner or later. If something was messing with Videl's head this much, it couldn't be good.
-DBZ-
The next day, Gohan found himself at his study hall block. Since he didn't have any homework or studying to do, he decided to get a pass and head down tword the library. They had a small section of advanced books that Gohan would occasionally take home so his mother would think he's studying hard and staying above the curve. Every now and then, he would actually read the advanced book, but rarely.
As he walked in, he froze as he saw Videl sitting at a table with papers scattered everywhere. Maybe I should go while I'm not...To Gohan's dismay, Videl broke her gaze with the papers and looked at him. Gohan smiled nervously and waved back, regretfully walking over...Can she sense people or something? Jeez, almost made it out of here too.
Videl stacked some of her papers, clearing a spot for Gohan to set his stuff down. Figures the book boy would come here. Ahh...Erasa did say I was being kinda mean to him though. Maybe she's right.
"Hey Gohan. What's up? You really need to come here to study?"
Gohan smiled rubbing the back of his head. "Well, just looking for some books to read." Man she looks tired. "Did you get any sleep last night?"
Videl rubbed her eyes. The night had gone to fast and before she knew it, the sun was coming up. And to make things worse, she had nothing to show for it. Little to nothing was really 'known' about the Red Rain Army. Mostly speculation and guesses and such. "I'm fine, just a little tired of no leads."
"I-I see." Gohan looked over all of the papers infront of her. "Well, when I hit a road block, I usually take a snack break or something. You should try that."
"A snack for you is a normal meal for most people." Videl pointed out.
Gohan laughed sheepishly waving his hands infront of him. "Hehheh. C-come on, I don't eat that much." Man, I need to read a book on how to lie better.
"Yes. You do." Videl did her best not to giggle. "Well, I best be going to the cafe then."
Gohan's mind started to race at the thought. "I think I'll join you, I'm hungry."
Videl huffed a laugh as she put all her papers into her backpack and lead the way.
-DBZ-
As the two entered the cafe, they saw Erasa and Sharpner sitting at a table all ready eating. After getting some food, a lot of food in Gohan's case, the two joined them down at the table.
Sharpner glanced up first and smiled. "Hey! Look at the couple coming to join us Erasa. What's going on between you two?" Sharpner laughed at his joke, knowing it was impossible for such a thing to happen, and that Videl was really his girl.
Videl took offence. "Can it Sharpner!"
Erasa giggled. "Hey, he is cute." She winked at Gohan, but once again he failed to notice.
Gohan did laugh nervously though. "T-there's nothing going on between us! R-right Videl?"
Videl quickly responded. "No! Of course not!"
-DBZ-
Across town at this time, at Nail Industries, a waiter was just entering a rather large room. The room was dark, only a few rays of light were entering through the blinds. The waiter pushed a rather large cart of food through the door and put it to the side.
"You're food is here sir."
"That's fine. Thank you. I hope everything is as I asked."
The waiter winced. The voice was a normal one, but a tint of cold could be detected laced into the words. "I-I inspected it myself. Everything is as you asked."
The shadow behind the desk waved the waited out. With a bow, the waiter quickly made a retreat out of the room.
A new voice spoke up with an Italian accent, "Hey Boss, you think we really should be trying to push our illegal stuff into Satan City? I mean, this town has two hero's. Wouldn't it be easier to go somewhere else with our plans?"
The shadow stood up and walked twords the food. "It would be easier. But Satan city is like a wild jungle. Untamed and unclaimed. If we can take control of it, money would flow twords us like there was no tomorrow." The coldness now left his words, and excitement replaced it. "And besides, you know I relish a challenge, Claudio."
"We know that Dino." A third voice chipped in, this one also had an Italian accent. "But still, those two could prove a big problem if we let them have their way."
Claudio chipped in again, "I mean, me and Nuncio over there can take anyone. I mean, we are the two strongest bosses chu got. But something just doesn't feel right about this."
The shadow spun around in his chair, and looked tword the windows behind him. Motioning to his right, Nuncio walked over and opened the blinds. Outside the window lay Satan city below. The Nail Industries skyscraper really was the largest one in city. As the light flooded in, the 3 figures came into view.
The one called Nuncio was slender. His suit broadened his shoulders slightly, but he still looked like a stick. His face looked like it was a block of ice, it was boney with a bluish tint to it. His short hair was even light blue, finishing off his menacing look.
Claudio was the opposite. He was huge. With no hair, an ugly puffy face, and a suit that just barely fit him, he also gave off a menacing look. Though him and Nuncio were opposites, you couldn't help but be able to tell they were brothers.
Dino, the boss in the chair, was different though. He was well built, but not out of proportion. He had brown hair which was slightly spiky, and a well fit suit. He was the basic description of what Erasa would call a hunk.
"Don't worry so much my friends. Be happy like I am. If all goes as I predict...this city will be eating our of our hands in no time."
In unison, the two folded their arms. "If you say so boss."
A grin passed over his face as he turned back to his best men. "Oh, but I do..."
Authors Annotations:
Well, that's chapter two. I know these chapters are pretty short right now, but trust me, they'll start to get bigger.
Nail Industries is more than it seems! Bulma's competition is evil too, lol. So far I haven't let the story get bogged down, at least as far as I can tell, which is good I hope. Some good fight sequences should be coming soon too. If you got any ideas on things you guys would like to see from the heads of crime, let me know. I'm open to ideas. Remember to review!