Chapter 23: Mysterious Headache

It was now 11:00. Four hours since Gohan had once again felt that shooting pain in his head when he had awoken to go to school. He and Chichi were now on the nimbus cloud on their way to see Bulma, just to be sure that nothing was seriously wrong with the young boy.

Meanwhile, Piccolo had flown over to Kame House to tell Krillin that there was gonna be a meeting at the Look Out and to tell the others. "Okay no sweat I'll let everyone know." Said Krillin. "By the way, just be sure not to tell Gohan." A look of surprise flashed on Krillin's face. "What why?" "Because the meeting's about him." He said bluntly and with concern. "Oh, I see."

With that, both took off in the direction of the other warriors.

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It had now passed 10 minutes. Gohan and his mother and baby brother had arrived at Capsule Corp. Knocking on the front door, they were greeted by none other than Vegeta. "Well look it is. If it isn't the brat." Gohan's eyes narrowed as Chichi spoke, "Can we come inside? We're here to see Bulma."

Vegeta moved aside as all of them entered. "The women's in her lab." As they headed there, the glare Gohan had on face never left as it was directed towards Vegeta, which just made the prince grin.

Hearing footsteps, Bulma turned around from her work and smiled as she saw her friends. "Hey you guys! What are you doing here?" Asked Bulma. Chichi spoke, "I was wondering if you can check up on Gohan. Ever since yesterday he's been having some severe headaches and just this morning he had a fever. I think it might be from the hit he got to the head." "Sure. It's no problem."

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After 15 minutes Bulma came back to tell them what the test results said. "There's no need to worry. Chichi was right about the hit giving you the fever Gohan and since your part saiyan you should be all healed up by tomorrow. After all, your fever did go away quickly." Chichi sighed in relief. "And it also looks like the blow is the one that's been causing the headaches too."

Gohan mentally sighed as well. Still though, he wanted to be completely sure. "Hey Bulma is it okay if you do a blood test on me too? I just want to be sure it's not my saiyan side that's waking up again." "If you want to, then sure." She motioned for him to sit down as she got out the needle from a drawer.

It was a good thing for Gohan that he hadn't inherited the trait of being afraid of needles from his father. He could still remember clearly how he had acted on Namek when he had spotted the thing, trying to run away from it even though he had been injured. The memory made him smile mentally.

After injecting the blood out, Bulma went to study it while Gohan played with Goten and Trunks. All the while his mother watched smiling.

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"And why should I care about attending this meeting!" Said Vegeta. He had been talking to Krillin, who had come to tell him about it. "Would you keep it down. I don't want Gohan to hear." He whispered. "Oh I see. It's about the brat. Well, I could care less about him, but fine I'll go. Only because this sounds interesting." "Alright then, the others are headed there too, so let's go."

With that they flew off into the direction of Kami's Lookout.

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Meanwhile, after several more minutes Bulma came back with the blood results. "So, what did the test say Bulma." Asked Gohan anxiously. She smiled. "There's nothing to worry about. I checked your blood thoroughly and it looks like your saiyan blood is stable." Gohan sighed in relief. "That's good to hear."

At that moment, their was a knock at the door. "Hmm, I wonder who that could be?" Asked Bulma as she headed to the front door. She wasn't expecting anyone after all. All of them followed behind her. Upon opening the door, Gohan was shocked to see Videl standing right in front of them.

"V-Videl, what are you doing here?" Asked Gohan. She spoke, "I was looking for you." At that moment Bulma spoke, "Hello again Videl." "Hello Ms. Briefs." "Please just call me Bulma. Would you like to come in?" Videl shook her head. "Actually I wanted to talk to Gohan alone." She said looking straight at the young saiyan. "Uh, okay." Said Gohan. With that he walked outside with her.

Chichi turned to look at Bulma. "You know who that girl was Bulma?" "Yeah, she's Gohan's friend. He met her at his school." "Oh really." Said Chichi. "Yeah and I think he's really fallen for her." "What makes you say that." "Well for one, yesterday when I went to check on him, he was teaching her to fly and when I asked him if she was his girlfriend, he started blushing, saying that she wasn't. And no boy that likes a girl wouldn't blush if that were true." "Hahaha. That's true." Said Chichi.

Meanwhile Gohan and Videl were standing in front of the house on the sidewalk. "So, what did you want to talk about Videl?" As always she had that same glare when looking at him as she spoke, "For one, why weren't you at school today?" "Well, I was sick with a fever that's why, but I feel better now." "Oh really. It's seems weird to me that you recovered so quickly." Gohan laughed nervously. "Yeah well I have a strong immune system I guess."

Of course Videl was still naturally suspicious of him. No human could get better from a fever in a couple hours. It'd at least take a couple of days. ~ I know he's still hiding something else, but what could it be? ~ Thought the young girl to herself.

"How come you're not in school Videl? Did they let out early or something?" Asked Gohan, knocking her out of her thoughts. "There was some kind of explosion in the chemistry room and they evacuated the whole school to be safe." "Oh, I guess I missed all the excitement then." He said smiling.

Videl didn't make an comment on that as she continued to eye Gohan suspiciously. After a couple of seconds Gohan spoke, breaking the silence between them. "So, how did you know I was here anyway?" "Well, I can't really explain it to tell you the truth. I was originally gonna go to your house first, but I had an odd feeling that you'd be here. And turns out I was right."

~ Hmmm..That's weird...I wonder... ~ Was what Gohan was thinking. "Well I know you didn't come to find me here just to ask me all these questions." Videl smiled. "You're right about that. I was wondering if you could continue giving me the flying lessons. Just because you weren't at school today doesn't mean you'll get out of teaching me."

Gohan smiled. "Sure. It's no problem."

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Meanwhile, all of the Z Fighters were gathered at the Lookout.

Piccolo had began to tell all of them what had happened the night before. Of how Gohan had sneaked out of his room and how he had been holding his head in pain.

"Gohan told me that he didn't think it was his saiyan side again, but that it could be the hit to the head he got from Vegeta." That statement caused everyone to turn to look at the prince. "Vegeta you did what now?" Said Krillin. "We told you not to push him too hard in training!"

Vegeta glared at him. "I told the brat to go all out and he refused. It wasn't my fault that he was being so stubborn. I warned him that I wouldn't hold anything back. He's got to learn not to hold back in battle or not to show any mercy."

"Well yeah, but the kid could still be in danger of himself." Vegeta just grunted at that. "Well I for one don't care. That won't stop me from training at my best."

The others could only watch on. Really, it was just like Vegeta not to give any concern for others. Although, he did care at times.

All of a sudden there was a gust of wind in front of them as a large vehicle slowly appeared as well. As the machine touched down, a person could be seen getting out. It was none other than the prince's son Trunks.

Trunks looked a bit surprise to see everyone gathered at the Lookout. "Hey guys. Did you know I was coming or something? What are all of you doing here?" Before they answered his questions they all cheerfully greeted him.

"Well now, what's going on?" He asked once again. "We're holding a meeting about Gohan." Stated Yamcha. Trunks' expression turned serious. "What! Did something happen, is he alright?" He asked remembering back to how Gohan's saiyan side had taken over him for the very first time. "No. Don't worry, he's fine." Said Tien.

Piccolo spoke up, filling Trunks in on what they had all come over to discuss and about what had happened a couple months back.

"I see. I had no idea that it'd gotten that bad. But I thought that after I left Gohan would be fine. I mean wasn't training with him suppose to help?" Krillin spoke, "Well, it seemed to work and that everything would be fine, but well then that happened." "And now you're worried because he's having headaches again." "Yeah that's right."

"Have you guys seen how he is today?" Everybody shook their head. "The brat seemed fine to me." Said Vegeta. "He came over to my home with his harpy of a mother to speak with the women and there seemed nothing wrong with him."

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Back at Capsule Corporation Gohan and Videl were making their way back inside.

"Well, I guess we should get going Bulma." Said Chichi standing up from where she was sitting, carrying a small Goten. "Thank you for checking up on Gohan." Bulma smiled. "It was no problem."

At that moment the door was heard opening. "Oh hey sweetie. We're about to go home now." Said Chichi. "Okay. Is it alright if Videl comes with us?" Asked the young saiyan. "Sure. She can come with us."

Gohan walked up to Bulma. "Thanks for everything Bulma." "Hey, don't sweat it." She said placing a hand on his head. "Oh by the way, can I ask for one more favor?" Said Gohan, whispering now. "Sure, what is it?" "Is it okay if I can borrow one of your jets? It's cause me and my mom came with the nimbus and I don't want Videl to know about it. If she sees it, she'll be hounding me with even more questions." As he finished that statement he sneaked a peak at Videl who was glaring at him.

~ I wonder what those two are whispering about? ~ Thought Videl. She had noticed Gohan's little peak, which made her wonder more.

"Sure, kid. Here you can borrow this one." Said Bulma handing him the capsule. "Thanks." With all that said and done they all said their goodbyes.

Outside, Chichi spoke to Videl, "So, Videl we didn't get the chance to properly introduce ourselves. My name is Chichi and this is Goten." "Oh sorry about that. It's a pleasure to meet the two of you." Said Videl.

Gohan pushed the capsule and out appeared a helicopter, somewhat similar to Videl's. Chichi looked at her son with a questioning look. He looked as if saying don't ask.

Chichi handed him Goten, since she decided she was going to be the one to fly the thing. She got into the front seat, while Gohan and Videl sat in the back.

On their way home, Gohan was playing with Goten, making silly faces which caused him to laugh. "You want to try to make him laugh Videl?" She smiled. "Okay, sure." She moved a little closer as she too started to play with Goten. She made peekaboo's, which made Goten laugh more.

"Hahaha. Wow. Videl, I didn't know you were so great with great with kids. Goten really seems to like you." Videl blushed a little with that statement. "Thanks. I love kids kids." "Well, in that case, do you want to hold him?" "Gosh, I don't know Gohan." "Aww, c'mon. You'll be fine. Here." He said slowly handing Goten to her.

Now in Videl's arm, Goten was just smiling and laughing a little. "See, I told you he really likes you. He usually doesn't like that strangers hold him." "Hahaha. I guess so." All the while Chichi was looking at the both of them in the review mirror smiling. ~ Those two really are cute together. ~

A couple of more minutes later, they finally arrived to their destination. Getting out of the jet, Chichi took Goten from Videl's arms and went inside, while Gohan and Videl stayed outside to continue the flying lessons.

"Your baby brother is really cute Gohan." Said Videl. "Hahaha. Yeah the little squirt is adorable. So, then let's continue?" "Right."

"Remember to try to feel the energy and then push it up." Said Gohan as Videl once again tried to lift herself off of the ground. After a few minutes a small breeze appeared like last time and Videl started to float. Concentrating on her energy, Videl tried to do what Gohan told her to push the energy upwards. It seemed to be working as she floated higher.

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Back at the Lookout.

Trunks walked over to the edge of the Lookout, looking down towards the Earth below. He concentrated on finding Gohan's ki. "Well, my father was right. Gohan seems to be perfectly fine. He's at his home. So, what do you guys think we should do from here?" Piccolo spoke, "There isn't much we can do except keep an eye on him and make sure he doesn't overexert himself."

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Back at the Son residence...

Gohan watched in amazement at how high Videl was floating. She was hovering almost as high as how tall he was. ~ Wow. She seems like she's a natural at this. Not even I got this far in just two days. ~ He thought with a smile. ~ She really is something special. ~

At that instant he could feel a sharp shooting pain in his head. The pain was so great it made him fall to his knees, eyes shut, clutching his head. Videl saw what happened and quickly floated back down. "Gohan!" She yelled as she ran next to him. "Gohan what's wrong?"

Almost as quickly as the headache appeared, it slowly vanished. Gohan looked up to Videl. "No, I'm fine. It was just a headache. I'm okay now." "Are you sure?" She placed a hand on his forehead and found that it was a bit hot. "Gohan your fever's back. See, I knew you couldn't get healed up so fast. C'mon let me help you up." "Really, I'm fine." He said standing up, but as soon as he did he felt a bit dizzy and once again he held his head.

Videl put her arm around him and helped him motion himself. "C'mon Gohan, don't be so stubborn, you're sick. Now, let's go back to your house." With that they made their way back.

Seeing them from the window, Chichi quickly ran outside to them. "Oh my gosh Gohan! Are you hurt?" "I just feel a little dizzy that's all." Videl spoke, "His fever suddenly came back too."

Gohan let himself loose from Videl's grasp. "Guys, really don't worry so much. It's not that bad. I just have a little fever that's all. I'm gonna go to my room to rest, so I'll see you around okay Videl." "Okay. See you Gohan. I hope you feel better soon." He gave her a weak smile. With that he left inside.

"I guess I should get going. Goodbye Chichi." "Bye Videl. Thanks for taking care of Gohan and feel free to visit any time you want." She nodded her head. "Okay, thanks."

With that all said and done, Videl took out her helicopter and went home, while Chichi went inside to check on Gohan. Upon opening the door to his bedroom, she found that he had already fallen asleep.

~ I hope my Gohan will be fine by tomorrow. Bulma said he would though, I just hope she's right. ~ Thought Chichi as she quietly shut the door.

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