~Saiyaman Saga~

Chapter Five – Dark Day

Her body was cold. As he held onto Videl's hand for dear life, he could almost feet the cold seep through from hers into his own. Dende was looking down, exhausted. Piccolo held his fellow Namekian, while he was looking at his student with a sorrowful look on his face. "Gohan, I'm sorry."

Gohan let Videl's hand fall to the ground. Slowly he stood up and stepped back, never breaking his eyes from Videl's face. In a flash of rage, a white flame of energy shot around him as his teeth grit together. "NOOO!" Gohan balled his fists, smashing them into the tiles of the lookout, breaking through them easily. Tears were streaming down his face, as he continued to punch the ground were he had fallen. I failed again...

-DBZ-

Videl sat up. Her body felt normal again, which was a plus. She couldn't remember what had happened, only that she was about to ask Goku a question when suddenly she found herself on the ground. Looking around, she saw Goku and this King Kai looking over her.

King Kai was the first to speak in a sad tone. "Hmmm, looks like she won't be rejoining Gohan back on earth. I was really pulling for her too."

Goku looked over to the blue man. "She new Gohan?"

He nodded. "They were good friends. They even saved Satan city from crime together now and then. Gohan had done his best to save her, but it just wasn't enough it seems. From what I can see, he's taking it pretty hard."

Goku looked back down at Videl, thinking about something. He looked as if he were worrying about something.

Videl blinked. Why didn't I wake up? This is a dream...right? What's going on? "Wait, you guys know Gohan?"

As if reading her mind, an old man with a funny beard walked up to the group. Just as Goku was going to answer Videl, the man spoke up. "Sorry little missy. This ain't no dream."

King Kai straitened up. "Grand Kai!"

"Chill dude. We've got to welcome our newest guest. This little lady has caused quite a stir with her screaming."

"What do you mean newest guest?" Videl questioned, not following. At that, Grand Kai pointed above her head, where a now compete halo was sitting. "Wh-where did that come from?"

"It's all part and parole with being dead little lady." Grand Kai said in a smooth voice.

-DBZ-

The energy around Gohan had subsided, but the tears had not. Piccolo motioned for Mr Popo, who took his spot of holding up Dende, while he went to Gohan. He placed his hand on his student's shoulder and squeezed slightly. "I bet she wouldn't want you to be so upset."

Gohan forced an answer through his burning throat. "That's what I said about dad..." He looked up sadly at Piccolo, the extent of the pain on his face. "I keep losing them..."

Piccolo felt helpless while trying to come up with the words to say, knowing they wouldn't help in the end anyway. "You're welcome to stay up here as long as you want." Was what he finally came up with, and with that Piccolo left Gohan with Videl's body as he helped Mr Popo drag the tired body of Dende to a bed.

Gohan looked back up at Videl. Holding his stomach, he wanted to vomit. No relieve came though. His insides felt on fire, while his skin felt frozen. All his energy seemed to vanish. He was tired, breathing heavily. Damn it...

-DBZ-

"What do you mean dead?" Videl was on her feet now, eyes wide and in shock.

King Kai pointed to his own halo. "When someone dies, they get one of these. Goku gave me mine, the home wrecker."

Goku flailed. "How many years are you going to hold that over my head? I said I was sorry."

King Kai folded his arms and shook his head. Bubbles who happened to be just behind him, did the same, only he was also making a funny face. "Until I get a new planet!" King Kai pointed at Goku, Bubbles mimicking.

Goku stepped back, holding his arms in front of him in defense. "Aww, come on guys."

Videl stomped her foot to regain attention. "Hey! I have questions and someone is going to answer." She shot a glare over the whole group. Everyone froze except for Goku, who had built up an immunity to the tactic from his exposure to Chichi for so many years.

Goku smiled nervously. "I all ready told you as soon as I get the credits I'll get Grand Kai to make you another planet."

King Kai broke from Videl's glare and turned to Goku. "You bet you are. The sooner the better. How close are you anyhow?"

Goku put his hand behind him and looked up thinking. "Well, if we count the last bit of credits I earned from stopping another one of Cell's attempts at escape..." King Kai started to snort laugh at the funny pun Goku had made without noticing. "..I have about 100,000 credits total."

Videl was fuming as she was ignored again. She cornered the old man who was not in the conversation. "You, explain-now! What's going on?"

Grand Kai stepped back, trying to create distance between him and the very angry girl. "Well, right now you're in OtherWorld. This planet here is mine, where I rule with my style and epicness." His smooth voice stuttering only slightly as he continued. "W-what do you want to know?"

"How did I die? I don't remember anything!"

Grand Kai coughed. "I don't know how every single person dies little missy. If I did, my brain would blow up."

Videl was on the verge of turning the old man into pulp. "Don't call me little or missy. Got it old man?"

Grand Kai was about to protest when Videl's glare caught him again, stopping him dead in his tracks. Man, she's totally killing my groove. I got to get rid of this one fast.

"Here." Grand Kai put his hand on Videl's head causing a white light to flow from the contact. Videl's eyes widened as her memory came flooding back to her. Taken back from remembering her death, Videl fell to her knees. "B-but...I'm to young to die. There's so many things I haven't gotten the chance to do yet..."

Goku glanced over the shoulder of King Kai at Videl. His usual happy go lucky smile was replaced with a frown of worry. Gohan probably wasn't going to take this good.

-DBZ-

Gohan's tears had stopped, but he still felt sick to his stomach. Putting his helmet back on, he slowly picked the limp body of Videl off the makeshift bed. At that moment, Piccolo walked out. "Gohan, you ok?"

Gohan slowly nodded a yes. "I should be getting her back. They'll be wondering where I took her."

Piccolo gave an understanding huff. "Just take care of yourself kid."

Gohan nodded again and started to fly back towards Satan city, this time much slower than he was before. He forced himself to look at Videl's face. It's looked peaceful, but it still hurt. Closing his eyes, he continued to fly.

Gohan quickly made his way back to town and was almost back to where the bomb had gone off. He could hear voices still there, even though it was almost dark. As he started to descend, he could make out a man with an afro, a white cape, and a championship belt who was yelling at the police chief about something. As Gohan got closer, he could make out what they were saying.

"So you just let that guy take my daughter! Really? She needs a doctor! I demand to know where she is!"

The chief whipped his head with a handkerchief. "As soon as we know, we'll tell you. All we do know is that Saiyaman was seen flying away from the city with her."

"I'll kill that loser myself! When I get my hands on that punk...there will be hell to-"

Mr Satan was cut short as he saw the Saiyaman land just behind the chief with his daughter in his hands. Rushing past the chief, which startled the man, Hercule ran up to see his Videl. He froze when he saw her blueish face. Gohan did his best to hold back his tears as he forced the words he had to say out of his throat. "I did everything I could Mr Satan...I'm...I'm sorry." A few stray tears slid down from his eyes, becoming visible under his visor despite his best attempts to hold them back.

Mr Satan took Videl from Gohan's arms and held her, tears flowing from his face freely. In what seemed like slow motion, he fell to his knees, quietly whispering his dead daughters name over and over, with a a few no's scattered in.

Gohan bit his lip to hold himself back as Hercule let go a howl louder than any battle cry he had ever yelled. The press stopped interviewing the witnesses of the accident and turned to the sound, their camera's rolling, though none of them could speak. Besides a few gasps that escaped a few lips, Satan city has never been more totally quiet.

Gohan slowly turned and started to walk away. His body felt heavy and his head was pounding. As he neared the edge of the group who were shocked, a camera man along with a reporter shot in front of him. The woman's voice was quiet as raspy as she tried to get back to work and figure out what had happened. "S-sayaman...c-could you let us know what happened?"

Gohan faced the camera, a moment of silence passing over him. Mentally shaking it off, he glared into the camera. "Give me two days..."

And with that, Gohan took off.

-DBZ-

Bulma felt a lump in her throat start to form as she dropped her tv remote. Her scouter had gone off when Gohan powered up. Wondering why he would even have to, she had turned her tv on to the Satan City News. The only story was how Videl had started fighting a strange figure who they presumed had something to do with the bomb. She appeared to have won wen the man somehow got up and slashed his blade through her back. Injuries were unknown because Saiyaman had arrived just as it happened, quickly disposed of the attacker, and then picked Videl up and left to somewhere. The scouter indicated that Gohan had gone towards the Lookout. Quietly she had watched as they played what little footage they had of the battle. She saw the 'worlds champion' show up and demand to know where his daughter was. Now just as quickly as he had left, Gohan had returned with what looked like a limp body of the girl that had been fighting before. She heard Hercule's blood curdling yell. Bulma could see Gohan's tears, even though the visor blocked most of them. She couldn't help but feel horrible for him.

Vegeta walked in and instantly noticed something was wrong. "Woma...er, what's wrong?"

Bulma turned to her husband and whipped her eyes. "It's Videl Satan."

"The boy's mate? What about her?" Vegeta was starting to feel uneasy to say the least. What was with her now?.

"It seems she died. Gohan's gonna take it hard and blame himself."

Vegeta now really felt uneasy. He wanted to console his mate, but was unsure how. Slowly, he made his way to her side and put his hand on her shoulder. "I-I see. The bra- ur...he's coming this way." Bulma rested her head on his shoulder, causing Vegeta to twitch slightly.

"Please behave when he gets here." Bulma asked quietly, almost a whisper. Vegeta gave a huff as a response, his way of saying he understood.

Bulma kissed Vegeta's cheek and stood up. "Thanks hun. I got to go look for something quick."

Vegeta nodded.

-DBZ-

As far as Chichi was concerned, Gohan would soon meet Goku again. Didn't I raise that boy better? Who does he think he is making me worry about him. He could at least call, but nooo. She stomped around, frying pan in hand, while she waited for a very late Gohan.

Goten quietly waited for his older brother on the couch, while slowly flipping channels. Nothing really to watch, just something to do till he got back.

Both of them were startled as the phone rang. Quickly, Chichi made her way to the kitchen and pick up the phone, with Goten at her leg trying to listen in. "Gohan, where on earth...oh it's you Bulma. Sorry, I've been waiting on...what? Turn to the Satan City News? But why...ok ok." Putting her hand on the phone, she turned to Goten. Go turn on the Satan City News, ok?"

"Is Gohan gonna be on?" Goten looked up at his mother with a very worried look on his face. It wasn't like Gohan to do this sort of thing. He was worried.

With a nod from Chichi, Goten ran to the remote and pressed in the numbers to get the the proper channel. A reporters voice came over the air, talking about how the beloved defender of Satan City, Videl Satan, had just been reported dead by police after Saiyaman brought her back from where ever it is he took her. The super hero did his best, but not even his super powers could save her. A funeral will be held two day's from now just outside the Police station. All are welcome to attend.

Chichi started talking into the phone again. "What happened?"

Bulma voice came over the phone. "They were attacked and Gohan couldn't save her. I think he's taking it pretty hard."

"Well, it is sad an all, but why is he taking it so hard. Were they friends?"

"I'm pretty sure they were dating or something. Vegeta had called them mates earlier and his face got really red."

Chichi's heart dropped. She knew all to well what it was like to lose a love one, and now her son was going through it. "I...I see. I agree. Do you know where he is right now?"

"Ya. He's headed this way. Don't worry, he'll be fine. I'll take care of him."

And with a click, the conversation was over. Chichi slowly walked over to the couch where Goten was and sat next to him. The little boy looked up. "Gohan looks fine. What's wrong?"

Chichi smiled sadly at the boy. "I'll explain some day. But right now, you need to be a good little brother for him, ok? He's going to need you."

Goten only got more worried as he nodded that he understood.

-DBZ-

Gohan landed inside the Capsule Corp compound. Gohan could feel a storm coming, even though the sky was still clear. The wind was picking up, and the smell of rain was starting to make itself known. As he made his way towards the door, Trunks burst out. "Hey Gohan! Did you come to play! I got this new game and...Gohan?"

Gohan's face was glaring down at the boy, and Trunks had never seen anything even close to that on Gohan. Sure he had gotten upset at some of the pranks he and Goten had played on him, but he had never been this...angry. It was strange, almost alien on Gohan's face. It was rage.

"Sorry Trunks. I can't play right now. Where is your mother?"

"She's finding it for you."

Gohan glanced up to find Vegeta now standing in the doorway. The two locked eyes with the other, and that was enough. Vegeta had to admit, it had been a long time since Gohan had looked like a real Saiyan. And to be honest...the cold face of a Saiyan didn't fit him.

Bulma soon ran out quickly, dragon radar in hand. "I figured you'd be looking for this...do you want any help finding the balls?"

Gohan turned, back facing the Brief's family. Rain slowly started to trickle down his face. "No, I'm doing this alone."

In a flash of gold, Gohan jumped to super saiyan two and took off towards where the first ball was located. Bulma sighed as the boy flew off. It would be pointless to send anyone after him, he didn't want any help. Just like Gohan to feel responsible about something that was out of his control. After all the stuff that boy had gone through, to have this happen to him...it honestly wasn't very fair.

Vegeta watched the golden blur till it faded over the horizon. Turning around, he started to make his way towards the kitchen. Honestly, the face and attitude of a Saiyan just wasn't for that boy.

-DBZ-

Videl was distraught, sitting on the ground on this strange small world. She was dead...she died without ever becoming the first woman world champ, she never got to fall in love with a guy who liked her for herself and not her father, she never got to figure out Gohan's secrets...though she probably could figure a few here with his father...but it seemed like a hollow victory if she had to wait for Gohan to die himself before she could say that she figured him out...

Crying was one thing Videl had long ago forced herself to forget how to do, but she almost felt like doing just that now. She hadn't even made it to twenty one! No college, no first drink with her father, no kids...no nothing.

Goku rubbed the back of his head, trying to come up with a way to cheer her up. Walking up to Videl, he squatted down to be eye level with her. "Hey Videl...I'm sure Gohan wouldn't want you to be upset. I'm sure he's working on getting you back right now."

"How is he going to get me back! Huh! I'd like to hear that! I'm dead, remember! It's! Its!...its all over..."

Videl punched the ground in front of her. Damn it...what kind of way to cheer her up was that? Trying to give her hope when she was all ready dead? What kind of sadistic...cold...uncaring thing to do...

"But there is a way for him to get you back."

Seriously? He still is trying to give me hope? Videl felt like throwing up, anything to get rid of this feeling in her stomach. "What? What on earth could possibly bring people back from the dead?"

"The dragonballs. Ya see, there are these 7 magical balls that can grant any two wishes! So don't be upset, ok?" Goku's head tilted to the side, trying to get Videl to look up at him. To believe in him. No one should be this upset, not if he can help it.

"The what?" Videl glanced up. After all that had happened, and even after the reality of the situation setting in, at the bottom of her heart she truly hoped that Goku was not lying to her.

-DBZ-

Gohan had gathered one of the balls all ready, and was on his way towards the second. Night had set in, but he wasn't going to stop. The cold scowl was still edged into his face. He had anger welling up inside him, and no place to release it. The bad guy had all ready been taken care of. The last person at fault...was him. Closing his eyes, Gohan cursed himself. Maybe if he had left sooner, or gone super Saiyan to travel faster...

Landing near a small village, Gohan glanced around. It was quiet, and he presumed that the residence had long gone to bed. Quietly, he followed the blinking radar which led him to the tallest hut. Welcoming himself in, he glanced around, using the radar as a light. Soon enough he found what he was looking for. The three star ball was placed on a small white mantle. This village must have found the ball, and since they had no idea what it was, put it on display as their most prized possession. Without thinking twice, Gohan snatched the ball and turned to leave.

"Hey you! Who are you? You can't take that!"

Gohan turned, finding one of the locals had woken up. The man held a flash light and pointed it right at Gohan's eyes. The man froze at the site of him. In the night, the Saiyaman costume startled the man who was yet to ever see such a thing. And almost just as startling, this thief's arms were huge!

"I'm taking it." Gohan turned and continued to make his way out the door. The man gave chase.

"I said you can't take it!"

Gohan's head whipped around, freezing the man in place. "I said I'm taking it!"

His booming voice carried, undoubtedly waking up the rest of the small village. With a low growl, Gohan looked forward and took off towards the next ball.

-DBZ-

Two days passed and just as the reporters said, Videl Satan's funeral was being held in front of the police station. The cops new that she was the best on the force, and losing her had shaken them up quiet a bit. Even with Videl at school most of the time, they had formed a brotherly bond with their hero.

Mr Satan was beside himself with grief. First his wife passed on, and now his daughter. Now...now he was all alone in this big world...only his championship belt at his side. It was a lonely and very sad feeling. The entire town along with quite a large amount of people from other cities had come to show their respects for Videl, but they all seemed to pass like shadows for Mr Satan...even as they gave him their condolences.

Erasa and Sharpner, along with the rest of the school was at the funeral as well. Erasa was all ready crying over losing her best friend. Sharpner did his best to console her, but it was just no use. It was a sad day for Satan City.

-DBZ-

Gohan looked up at the mighty Eternal Dragon, his face still glaring forward. "I HAVE BEEN SUMMONED. QUICKLY, STATE YOUR WISHES!"

"I only have one. I wish that Videl Satan was brought back from the dead."

The dragons eyes glowed red for a second, and then subsided. "IT IS DONE! IF YOU HAVE NO FERTHER WISHES...I WILL LEAVE."

In a blast of light, the dragon returned to the balls and shot up into the sky. As they flew off, Gohan rubbed his face, finally letting it relax...his mother would be pissed at him for sure...but that didn't matter. First things first. Time to check on Videl.

-DBZ-

The funeral was nearly over. They had speakers talk about the short life of Videl, and all she had done in her amount of time. They also talked about how everyone should try to live life like she did, never afraid to help others. But now it was a quiet time. People were saying their silent goodbyes, and then they would leave. The official service was over, but people stayed none the less. It was just...unbelievable that Videl could have died...

It was at that moment when a thud came from the inside of the coffin, followed by an "Ouch!".