Dragon Ball Z Fan fiction - Darkness Within

Author's Note:

Like I said I don't own anything of the show or what comes with it. If I did own it all your Fan Fics would definitely have been turned into movies and DBZ would still be passing today.

"This means talking"

~ This means thinking ~

Dedicated to all the fans out there, the creator Akira Toriyama, and the show itself!

Dragon Ball Z Forever!

Summary: After the defeat of Cell, Earth is once again able to rest in peace. But for Gohan life seems hard to go on as he blames himself for the death of his father. That is until a special young girl enters his life. But this happiness won't last long, as something evil seems to be rising in Gohan, threatening anyone who tries to help him.

Chapter 2: I Have To Keep Training!

The young half Saiyan was flying towards his home wondering what Chichi would say about him wanting to continue to train.

"I wonder what mom will say about me wanting to fight? She sure won't be happy that's for sure." Said Gohan.

As he reached the 439 Mountain area a small white house came into view.

Gohan landed on the ground and prepared himself to what exactly he would say and prepare himself for his mother's reaction.

"Hey mom, I'm back!"

"Hi Gohan." Responded Chichi from the kitchen as Gohan sat down at the table ready to eat lunch and taking his time on how to say what had been on his mind.

"So where were you this morning? I called you a hundred times and you didn't answer. And when I went to check on you, you weren't in your room. You really had me worried."

"Yeah. Sorry about that. I guess I should have left a note saying where'd I be."

"Yes. That would have saved me the trouble of worrying. Especially since you didn't even come home to eat breakfast."

~ Wow. I thought she'd be really mad about me not coming home to eat or about just sneaking out like that. I wonder what's up? ~ Thought Gohan.

"Yeah. It's just I needed some time alone, away from home".

"Well okay. I understand. Your father's death has been hard on us, but, don't worry about it Gohan. Sooner or later you'll find peace with your father's passing."

"Yeah I guess."

~ Easier for you to say. At least you didn't kill your husband. It's all my fault everything's turned out this way ~ Thought Gohan, daring to keep his thoughts to himself, knowing his mother would get upset and worried if she'd heard that.

Finishing cooking, both of them sat down and ate. None said a word at all. Chichi could see that Gohan was being bothered by something but just waited for him to say what was on his mind.

After eating Gohan helped his mother with the dishes and once they had finished he finally decided to say what he had had bottled up inside all during Lunch.

"Mom?"

"Yes sweetie, what is it?"

"Well...I was wondering...you see...I made this promise to myself and father about something...and I was hoping that you'd approve of it....I want to keep on training..."

"Of course you....Wait! WHAT?!"

~ Here we go ~ Thought Gohan.

"Mom please. I can't stop training now. If I keep on studying and never train another threat might come and I won't be strong enough to face it."

"OH NO YOU WON'T! I DON'T WANT YOU TO GROW UP WITHOUT AN EDUCATION! YOU WILL KEEP ON STUDYING AND FORGET THESE CRAZY IDEAS OF FIGHTING! I DON'T WANT YOU TO BECOME A LAZY DISOBEDIENT DELINQUET!"

Gohan had already started to make his way towards the door.

"I'm sorry mom. But I have to do it. I couldn't bear it if anyone else got hurt or died because I didn't keep training. I don't want to let them down again."

"WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR SAYING! I CAN'T BELIEVE MY OWN SON IS REBELLING AGAINST ME! YOU WILL BECOME A SCHOLAR AND NOT SOME GOOD FOR NOTHING KARATE BUM!"

Gohan opened the door but before he walked out he turned to face his furious mother.

"I know you want me to be a great respected scholar but there's no more time for that. I can't let anyone innocent die because of my stupid decisions."

And with that Gohan flew off to Capsule Corp, ignoring his mother's yells behind him.

Ready to begin his training. Ready to face the second strongest. The mighty proud Saiyan Prince, Vegeta.

It wasn't long before Gohan arrived at his destination. And right there walking out of the shadows was the prince.

"What are you doing here?" Asked Vegeta in that same tone he always uses when talking to someone he doesn't like or isn't happy to see.

"I came here to train. Just because the Earth is at peace now, doesn't mean we should just take it easy. You should know that better than anyone. We can't let ourselves get weak. Can we now?"

Vegeta smirked at that.

"At least you have some Saiyan pride in you. Your right, we can't grow weak, not that I was planning to. I knew you'd come to face me sooner or later."

"Enough talk let's get to it." Said Gohan smiling as well. "Lead the way."

Both of them walked inside.

There, inside was Bulma feeding a baby Trunks.

"Oh hey Gohan! Wotcha doing over here?" Asked Bulma.

"Nothing. Just came over here to train Vegeta."

"Yes. And he is getting impatient!!" Said the prince. "Let's go."

"Well, I guess you should go with him now, before mister hot head over there blows a top." Said Bulma.

Vegeta growled at that.

"Yeah. See ya". Replied Gohan.

With that Vegeta and Gohan made their way to the Gravity Room.

As soon as they entered Vegeta put the gravity to 300x Earth's normal gravity. Instantly, Gohan fell down to his knees.

"What's wrong? We haven't even started and your already down on your knees?"

Vegeta didn't want to admit or show it but he was affected some by the gravity. If it would have been a couple years ago he might have with stood it but with the Androids appeared no time to train.

A few drops of sweat dropped down on Gohan's face as he struggled to get up. But not willing to give in he got into a fighting stance followed by Vegeta.

Vegeta was the first one to charge. Seeing this Gohan powered up and charged towards him as well. There was a bright white flash as the two collided, throwing several punches and kicks at once. Exchanging blow for blow. Each managed to punch or kick each other in there fight.

They separated and Vegeta charged once again. Being to quick to follow his movements Vegeta managed to punch Gohan in the stomach. Gohan clutched his stomach while Vegeta seeing Gohan opened, hit him on the back of his head, sending the young Saiyan to the floor. Just as the prince was about to bring his foot down on Gohan he disappeared and reappeared behind Vegeta kicking him in the face. Vegeta was sent flying backwards but fired back his Big Bang Attack. The young Saiyan, though managed to redirect it somewhere else.

"C'mon Vegeta I know you can do better than that." Said Gohan.

"Funny. I could say the same about you!" With that Vegeta flew forward. Gohan got ready for the attack but suddenly Vegeta vanished. He was behind Gohan but as Gohan turned to throw a punch he had once again vanished.

Gohan closed his eyes and concentrated on finding Vegeta's ki.

"There!" Gohan powered up his attack and threw it. "Masenko - Haaaa!".

The energy wave flew into air hitting it's intended target.

Not willing to give up the prideful prince stood up and started increasing his ki as he transformed Super Saiyan.

"Want to take it up a notch, huh? Alright then."

Mimicking what Vegeta did, Gohan also turned into a Super Saiyan.

"Ready for another round?" Asked the Prince.

"Oh yeah." Replied the young half Saiyan.

They charged each other again. Vegeta punched Gohan in the face and Gohan returned kicking Vegeta in the face. Being left opened Gohan started punching Vegeta several times in the stomach and punched him down to the ground.

They both charged at each other once again matching their attacks blow for blow. Neither one of them willing to give up.

Gohan punched Vegeta in the face. Vegeta did the same. Gohan kicked him in the face. Vegeta punched Gohan in the face. Gohan hit him in the stomach, sending the prince to the ground followed by a another Masanko.

Ready to make the finishing move Gohan started gathering energy for his father's famous technique, the Kamehameha Wave.

Vegeta stood up a look of shock in his eyes as he saw what Gohan was doing. The prince also gathered energy for his strongest attack, the Final Flash.

With a yell. Both warriors threw there blasts at each other. The energy waves collided and both of them struggled to keep the attack from hitting. Powering up more, Gohan pushed his attack further on as it came closer and closer to Vegeta. The prince struggled to push the attack back with no avail and finally it hit.

There was big flash of light. When it cleared Vegeta lay on the floor no longer a Super Saiyan, unconscious.

"I guess I put a bit too much energy into that last attack. Well, at least Vegeta and I will get stronger. I'd better take him to the infirmary."

Gohan dropped out of Super Saiyan and carried Vegeta. After dropping off Vegeta Gohan got a senzu bean from his belt and ate it. (Yes Gohan has some in case of battles like this).

In a second Gohan was fully healed but that did nothing for his tore clothes.

After saying bye to Bulma Gohan headed home, hoping his mother wasn't still too upset with him.

Well, that's the end of Chapter 2. Hope you guys liked it! And hopefully the fight scene wasn't bad! I'm new at this so please don't kill me if it's not good. Please review and tell me what you think! I promise to update in at least 7 days or less.