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Fight 34
Corny Defender

Though she was hiding it well Gohan could see that Videl wanted to laugh. Was his introduction not cool enough? His grin widened as a thought crossed his mind on how to improve it. There was no way she wouldn't be impressed after this!

Gohan bent his left arm straight up at the elbow and crossed it midway with his other arm. Putting his fingers together he held his hands open while taking a stance. "I am the champion of justice and the defender of the innocent! I fight in the wake of evil and stop it before it can spread!"

He began to change positions to continue his speech, but stopped as he looked at Videl. His cheeks burned crimson as her shoulders shook from barely restrained laughter. Gohan was certain she was almost crying because she was laughing so hard. Thoroughly embarrassed he simply stopped posing and walked past her.

It was only as he was about to exit the bank that Videl stopped him. "Hey Saiyaman."

Hoping she wasn't going to laugh at him more he turned around awkwardly. When he looked at her Gohan found himself inexplicably unable to move. Her cheeks were flushed from the laughter and her eyes shined like gemstones. Gohan shook his head to clear his thoughts, "Yes, Ms. Satan?"

"I don't know how you caught those bullets, but I know what I heard and saw. So," she grudgingly nodded towards him in approval and smiled, "Thank you. For saving my life."

Gohan's flush was back in full force, but the cause this time was confusing. He simply stared at Videl and the smile she was pointing at him. Was he even breathing? What was with this sudden desire to tell her that she should smile more often? Swallowing, "I-Uh . . . You're welcome Ms. Satan. Just please be more careful as I won't always be nearby."

Feeling even more uncomfortable than before Gohan quickly turned around and left the bank. Ignoring the police as he flew up into the sky and away from them.


Word Count: Approx. 351