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Chapter 12: The Return...

Everywhere Gohan looked, there was complete darkness. It was eerily quiet, not a single soul was in sight. It was just a complete void of blackness. "The last thing I remember was falling asleep and now I'm here." Spoke Gohan.

As he continued walking a bunch of ruble came into view. What was once a city now lay in ruins. Everything had been completely destroyed. "Whoa. I wonder what happened here?" Even as Gohan asked that, a faint laughter could be heard behind him. With his saiyan hearing he was able to hear it.

Gohan turned around but saw no one in sight. ~ I could have sworn I heard someone laughing, but then again I couldn't sense a power level. ~

Even so, the young saiyan kept his guard up. He couldn't help but feel as if someone was watching him. He was about to keep on walking when out of the corner of his eye, he saw movement. He quickly turned around, but still no one. ~ Okay, this time I sure I saw someone. And yet I couldn't sense anything. ~

Once again movement could be seen. "Whoever you are, why don't you come face me, face to face?! Or are too scared?!" Yelled Gohan into the darkness.

At that moment footsteps could be heard coming closer and closer. Stepping out of the shadows, the person was revealed.

"So, it's you again." Said Gohan. "Now what do you want?"

The person that had been hiding in the shadows turned out to be Gohan's saiyan side.

'Hehehe. Do you really need to ask? You know exactly why I'm here.' "Look I already told you. The answer is still no!"

'Come now Gohan, you always say no, but you know that you can't fight me off. I know everything about you. Your fears, your weaknesses.'

"Why don't you just shut up already?! I don't care what you say! I'll never give into you!"

'You know, you should really do something about that anger. Not to mention all those other emotions.' "Grrr." 'I don't get it. I thought you would want to get back at those called friends of yours. Putting you threw intense training and fighting when you were still just four years old.'

"Look! No matter how tough my childhood might have been, they'll always be my friends no matter what. And why don't you just leave them out of it! This doesn't concern them. It's between you and me!"

'Hehehe. So, is this really how you want? It doesn't matter what you think. I've already proven that I'm strong enough to defeat you, but I didn't come here to fight. I came here to give you one last warning. If you don't accept me, I'll do more than just hurt your friends. This time I'll kill them for sure. Face it. Your outmatched. '

And with that, Gohan's saiyan side slowly disappeared.

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In that instant, Gohan woke up from his dream. ~ Man, this isn't good. He's coming back. I was sure that training would keep him at bay, but he seems to be just as powerful as ever. I can't let him regain control. I don't know how I'll do it, but I will defeat him. No matter the cost. ~

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The next morning Gohan was woken up from his mother calling him to get up since it was time for school.

Gohan didn't want to go anywhere. After all, his saiyan side was back again. And this time he really meant business. What would happen if he lost control while at school? Everyone could get seriously hurt or killed. There was no telling what he would do.

~ I really thought that it was all over, that I had complete control over him, but I should have known better. After all, that freak is still out there somewhere. If I knew where he'd was, I'd go there and kill him myself. It's a miracle that he hasn't killed anyone or made himself known yet to the others. I guess that he really is only after me. ~

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At Orange Star Middle School, not much was happening. It was just a regular day. Besides the fact that Gohan had ditched class again to help Videl in fighting the bad guys. It was just one call after another. First, stopping a hijacked bus, saving people from a burning building, and finally rescuing a kidnapped baby dinosaur.

And poor Gohan had been getting a lot of grief from his teachers for never coming back to class. Even so, he was just glad that his saiyan side hadn't decided to show himself.

Right now though, Gohan was just having lunch with his friends Erasa, Sharpener, and Videl. His friends still couldn't get used to how much Gohan ate, but what they didn't know was that, that wasn't even half of what he could eat.

"Gohan, why don't you just spill it? I know your hiding something from us." It was Videl who had spoken. As always she was still suspicious of Gohan being the Gold Fighter. "What would give you that idea?" Asked Gohan, trying to sound innocent. "Don't play dumb. Every time I go to stop the bad guys, you always disappear. And even though we've been friends for a few months, we still know barely anything about you. So, what is it with you?"

"You know Gohan, Videl has a point. You've never told us anything about your past and we've told you everything about us." It was Erasa who had spoken.

~ Oh great. What do I say? Now, all of them are asking questions. I guess I could tell them a few things, but nothing about how I had to cross the galaxy battling evil tyrants and being half alien. ~ Thought Gohan.

"Well, alright. I'll tell you guys." ~ This should be interesting. ~ Thought Videl. All three of them listened with interest.

"I guess I could start with saying that both my parents are famous martial artists." ~ Famous martial artists? Maybe I've heard of them. ~ Thought Videl.

"My mother is Son Chichi. She was supposed to be the princess to my grandfather's kingdom, but declined it when she married my father."

"Wait a minute...Gohan don't tell me your grandfather is..." Said Sharpener. Gohan nodded. "That's right. My grandfather is the Ox King. Anyway, since my mom didn't want to be princess and the kingdom will need a new king in the future, I'm going to be that new king. And as for my father he's Son Goku, winner of the World Martial Arts Tournament at one point.

~ Wow. They look so surprised and they don't even know the half of it. ~

"The same day that he won the Tournament he married my mother. So, they both moved to the 439 East District in Mount Paozu, where me and my mom still live."

The bell then rang signaling that it was class time. Each of them got up and headed for their classroom, which would be History.

~ I wonder why Gohan said only him and his mom? Could it be that his parents got divorced or something? In any case, now I'm sure he is the Gold Fighter. Fighting is in the genes. ~

It was about an hour into class when the police were calling Videl for assistance. There were more crooks terrorizing the people of the city. Of course she went to help them out. As for Gohan, he too ran out of class without the teacher's permission.

When Videl, arrived at the scene, she saw that the crooks were two men with rabbit ears on who were stealing a bank. ~ Okay, why are grown men wearing rabbit ears? ~ Thought Videl.

As Videl got closer, one of the men spoke. "You better get out here little girl, unless you want to get hurt." Videl smiled. "I don't think so. If you guys don't stop now, your the ones who will get hurt." "You'd better watch what your saying." Responded the man angerly.

To prove she could defend herself, Videl punched the guy hard in the stomach. He doubled in pain on his knees. "See, you guys should have listened to my advice."

Even as she had spoken that, the other man had been talking into a phone calling the boss. In the next two minutes a car was heard approaching. It was a car that was shaped like a rabbit. The man that steeped out also looked exactly like a rabbit.

"Okay boys. Who is this person that gave you so much trouble?" Asked the boss. The man that had been on his knees, slowly walked over to him. "It was her." He said pointing to Videl. "That little girl gave you so much trouble." Said the boss, obviously annoyed that his men couldn't handle one little kid.

"I don't know who you think you are little girl, but you'd best get out of here before you regret it." Stated the boss. Videl could only roll her eyes. "We'll see about that!" Yelled the young fighter running towards him, throwing quick powerful punches. Her opponent though, was able to dodge all her punches.

In that moment, Gohan arrived on the scene. "Looks like you could use help Videl." Said Gohan. "For the last time I don't need any help! I can take care of myself!" "C'mon Videl. Why won't you just let me help you? I mean what's the big deal anyway?" Asked Gohan. "I'm the top fighter around that's what. And I'll prove it." With that, she once again started throwing punches and kicks to the boss. ~ Man, she's as stubborn as ever. I guess I'll let her have her way for now. ~ Thought the young saiyan.

Try as she might, Videl couldn't land a single blow to her opponent. She threw a punch, but was suddenly thrown by the boss. Videl though, managed to land on her feet. Then all of a sudden she was turned into a carrot.

Gohan could only gasp in shock at what had occurred. The boss on the other hand was laughing. "I told her that she was way in over her head." Gohan then realized something. He remembered who that guy was. He was Monster Carrot a enemy who if you touch by would turn you into a carrot. He had heard the story from his friends. His dad had fought this guy when he had been a little kid.

Just as Monster Carrot was about to grab the carrot that Videl turned into, using his super speed Gohan tried to get to it, but failed. "Ugh, ugh", He said, shaking his finger, "I have your friend in my hands now. If you don't want anything to happen to her. I suggest you stay where you are."

Gohan only smiled. "Hmm. Why are you smiling boy?" Putting to fingers to his forehead, he disappeared from the spot. All of a sudden Monster Carrot was thrown to the floor from a blow behind the head, dropping the carrot. Quickly Gohan grabbed it.

~ It's a good thing I managed to learn how to use the Instant Transmission technique. I never would have guessed it was part of my hidden powers. I guess I can thank my saiyan side for that. ~ Thought Gohan.

"Now, unless you want to get smacked again. I think you should turn her back to normal." Said Gohan in a firm tone. Not wanting to get hit again, Monster Carrot did as told and in a flash Videl was back to her original form.

"What happened?" Asked Videl who now sat on the floor. "Oh nothing. I just stopped the bad guys and got you turned back from a carrot to a human." Said Gohan.

Even as Videl turned to look at the bad guys, the police had already arrested them.

Gohan offered his hand and helped Videl stand up. "Wow. Thank you then, for saving my life." Said Videl. Gohan tried not to blush. He just couldn't help, but feel awkward around Videl, a good awkward. "You don't have to thank me. I just didn't want you get hurt." Now it was Videl who tried not to blush. Both of them just couldn't help but be like that when near each other.

"I'd better be heading off now." Said Gohan. Videl said goodbye and Gohan flew back to class. ~ He sure is an amazing guy and an incredibly gifted fighter. ~ Thought Videl, blushing.

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(A few days later).

Gohan was in his science class when the teacher told him to pack his things up since he was going home. "Hey, Gohan why are you leaving early?" Asked Erasa. "I don't know. My mom would never think about taking me out of school early." Responded Gohan. He said his goodbyes and left.

Exiting the room, the saiyan was surprised to see that it was not his mother waiting for him, but Bulma. "Bulma? What are you doing here?" "Picking you up obviously. We're going to the hospital." "What! Why?! Did something bad happened?" Bulma smiled. "Let's just say your family has a new edition."

Gohan smiled. "No way! You mean my baby brother was born!" Bulma nodded. "That's right. Now, c'mon let's go. The others are waiting for you." "Well let's go then." Said Gohan excitedly.

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Five minutes later Gohan and Bulma made it to the hospital and entered the room where the others were.

Everyone looked up to see their friends. "Hey Gohan." It was Krillin who had spoken. "It's about time you got here."

Gohan had heard him, but his eyes were on the baby that his mother was holding. He slowly made his way to the bed. "Wow. He's so tiny and he looks exactly like father." His mother nodded and slowly gave Gohan his baby brother to hold. Chichi spoke, "I named him Son Goten. I thought the name would suit him."

All the while, Gohan had been looking down at his baby brother. Complete love on his face. "Hi there squirt," He whispered gently, "I'm your big brother Gohan." That caused Goten to giggle which, made Gohan grin a little more. "I promise I'll never let anything happen to you Goten. I'll always be there to protect you, no matter what."

After having held his brother, Gohan let the others hold him. They thought that Gohan should have been the first to hold the newborn. As the saiyan watched the others carrying Goten, there was one thing that ran through his mind. ~ I also promise you Goten, that you'll have the childhood I never had. ~

"Hey, Gohan. I've been meaning to ask you something." It was Krillin who had spoken. "Yeah, what is it?" "Since when did you start going to school? I mean, your already way ahead of everyone else." "Well, my mom wanted me to make friends my own age and something about meeting someone special." Krillin laughed. "That sounds like Chichi."

At that instant, Gohan felt a stinging sensation in his head. ~ No. Not now. I-I have to stay in control. ~ It took everything he had not to flinch under the pain. This was supposed to be a great day. He just didn't want the others to worry.

"Hey, Gohan are you alright? You spaced out there for a second." Said Krillin. "Yeah, I'm fine." Said Gohan, trying to sound as if he really was okay.

Author's Note: Well, that's the end of ch.12. Hope you liked it! Remember to review! And hopefully I'll be able to update sooner :P