Chapter 28: Secrets Revealed
"Gohan, Gohan wake up." Gohan's eyes slowly opened having been awakened by is mother. "Are you alright son? You usually wake up when I first call you every morning." He sat up as he recalled the previous days events and how he had finally slept peacefully through the night. That's probably why he hadn't woke up when his mother first call. In his dreams he was usually trying to fight off those shadows. It was a wonder why it didn't happen again.
"Gohan, I don't think you should go to school today." Said ChiChi snapping him out of his thoughts. Surprised Gohan spoke, "What why?" "I'm worried about you sweetie. You always look so exhausted and worried about something." Gohan was pretty shocked for his mother to be saying that, but he didn't argue against it. He would rather stay home and rest for now. He just nodded his head in understanding and agreement.
That being settled, ChiChi exited the room of her eldest son as Gohan got comfortable and tried to drift back to sleep, hoping he'd still get a peaceful sleep.
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Hours later, a knock could be heard on the door. Answering the door ChiChi found that it was the young miss Videl. "Oh why hi there Videl. You're here to see Gohan I presume." Videl nodded her head. "I'll go get him for you."
A few seconds later Gohan was standing in front of Videl. "Now look you, don't think you can get out of your promise by not coming to school." Stated the blue eyed girl. "I know. Don't worry, I'll tell you everything now."
Both of them sat down outside on the grass as Gohan prepared to tell Videl his life's story. "Gosh I don't even know where to start. Well, there was once these two races on this planet called Plant, the Saiyans and the Tuffles. The Tuffles had great cities and advanced technology while the Saiyans lived in primitive fashion. One day the Saiyans attacked the Tuffles leading to a 10 year war."
"The saiyans were bigger in size and physically stronger, but were fewer compared to the Tuffles. And with their advanced technology the Tuffles were able to hold them off. That is until an event that only happens every eight years on the planet occurred, there was a full moon. With their monkey like tails, the saiyans were able to transform into the Oozaru, a giant monkey like creature. With that the saiyans finally won and renamed the planet, planet Vegeta in honor of the saiyan who led them, King Vegeta."
"Soon after wards, the planet of the saiyans was conquered or annexed by a tyrant named Frieza. The saiyans now worked in the Planet Trade Organization. The saiyans would be sent to other planets that were habitable and would bring a high price on the galactic market. Once they'd arrive on the planet, the saiyans would destroy all life on it and sell it. With each time saiyans fight, they grow stronger and stronger, now this worried Frieza that he destroyed Planet Vegeta in fear that the saiyans would one day destroy him. In the end only four saiyans were alive, having been away destroying other worlds."
Interrupting the story, Videl spoke, "Okay, this is all very fascinating Gohan, but what does this have to do with you. It all seems like make believe." "I know, but you'll understand soon enough. Just keep listening." "Well alright." Said Videl with a bit uncertainty.
Gohan then went to tell her about how a saiyan baby named Kakarot was sent to Earth to destroy it, but forgot his mission when he hit his head. "And so the boy grew up happy, healthy, and carefree, meeting new friends and enemies along the way. Eventually he grew up and got married and had two sons. One of those sons was me."
"What?" Yelled Videl in shock. "So you mean that your father Son Goku was a saiyan?" Gohan nodded his head. "What about your mother, is she one too?" "No, just dad. Mom's one hundred percent human. So that makes me and Goten half saiyan and half human." "Wait, so is that how you can turn into the gold fighter?" "Yeah, but I'll get to that later."
And so, the young saiyan continued to tell Videl about all the enemies he and the Z Fighters encountered over the years up to the present. Also, about the super saiyan transformations.
"Well, that's the whole story." Said Gohan as he waited for Videl to respond. "Wow, who would have guessed, you Son Gohan were an alien with incredible powers." Gohan smiled sheepishly at that, "Hahaha. Yeah, well it's in my blood." And sadly that blood was trying to take over him now...but the young saiyan wasn't sure if he should mention it just yet.
"I'm just surprised you believed me. I was kinda scared that you might think I was crazy or something." Videl smiled, "Well with everything I've seen you do and with what I've seen on television of the Cell Games, how could I not believe you." "You know I was also worried that you might think I was a freak and you wouldn't want to have anything to do with me." Stated Gohan. "Nah, you're still just the nerdy Gohan I first met." Said Videl, laughing a little. Gohan also laughed.
Both of them stood up and stretched. It had already passed a good couple of hours.
"I've been meaning to ask you Videl, how has your flying abilities been? I haven't really been able to keep teaching you since I've been sick these past days." "Pretty good actually. Since you taught me the basics I've been working on flying faster through the air now." Stated the young girl with confidence. Gohan was surprised, "You got that far already?" "Yup. Want to see?" "Okay."
Videl was the first one to take off onto the sky closely followed by Gohan. As Gohan followed behind, he noticed how fast she had gotten so quickly. ~ Wow. I never expected her to get this far in a short amount of time. I don't even think none of us accomplished flying to this degree that fast. ~ Thought Gohan as he smiled.
Both of them slowly landed back in front of Gohan's home after the short flight around the forest. "See, I told you I've gotten really good." "Yeah, I'm really impressed Videl. I think you could probably work on making your ki blasts stronger now if you want." "Right."
"So, Gohan, are you still feeling sick? After all you didn't come to school today." At that Gohan got a little nervous, recalling back to everything that had happened just yesterday and the past days as well. "Well, ugh, yeah kind of. I just needed a little rest is all. I should be back tomorrow." He finished quickly, of course Videl noticed the edginess he suddenly got. "That's good to hear. You're friends have been missing you, you know." Said Videl smiling.
"Well, I guess I should go home now. It's getting kind of late." Spoke Videl. "Oh and thanks." "Don't mention it, after all I did promise you right." "No I don't mean you telling me your secrets." Gohan cocked his head in wonder. "What I mean is that thanks for letting my dad take the credit for beating Cell. If you hadn't then we wouldn't be as wealthy as we are now." Gohan just smiled. Waving goodbye Videl took off.
The young halfbreed stood their watching Videl fade into the distance, still amazed at how quickly she had gotten the hang of flying. Thinking about her, brought a blush to his face and made his heart beat fast, making him wonder what exactly he was feeling.
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The next day it was another day at Orange Star as its students headed to lunch.
At a lunch table sat two blondes, Erasa and Sharpener, and lastly Videl Satan. "Videl, hey is anyone home." Said Erasa. "What, sorry Erasa." "I was asking you if you wanted to come shopping with me and Sharpener after school today?" Responding Videl, "Ugh, no thanks. I've got plans. Maybe another time."
"Okay, well what were you just thinking about now, Vi?" Asked the bubbly blonde. "Nobody." Catching that, Erasa spoke, "I said what not who. I bet you were thinking about Gohan, right." At that statement, Videl tried not to blush since she had in fact thinking about the young boy. "As if. I was not thinking about him." Sharpener spoke, "Why would Videl even bother with a nerdy guy like that anyway. She needs someone strong like me." "Get over yourself Sharpener. It's like I've said before, Videl doesn't need a strong man."
Noticing that Videl was getting up from the table, Erasa spoke, "Where you going?" "Nowhere really, just at the school rooftop. I just feel like getting some fresh air." "Well alright. See ya in class."
It's true that Videl wanted to go to the rooftop for some fresh air, but she had a strong feeling that there's where she would find Gohan. He usually was with the three of them and she actually wanted to spend some time with him for some reason. She never would have guessed that all that Gohan had told her yesterday was his secret. It was just incredible, but still she didn't see him any other way than she had before. He was just Gohan.
Upon arriving, at the top of the stairs, Videl reached out a hand and opened the door. There her assumptions were correct as Gohan was sitting there at the edge of the roof looking out straight ahead.
Hearing footsteps, Gohan turned around and smiled. "Hey, Videl. What are you doing up here?" Asked Gohan as Videl sat down next to him. She smiled, "I could ask you the same thing." "I just wanted to be away from all the people and noise. I don't really like being in a crowded area. I'd rather be in the fresh open air where you can see the sky." Videl spoke, "I can understand that. It can get kinda smothering being around so may people and everything. That's why you're pretty lucky to live in the mountains." "Well, you can come up any time you want." "Thanks."
It became silent between the two youngsters as they sat there looking at the beautiful blue sky. "Gohan," Videl started, "I was wondering, what happened to you when I found you at the park? I know that no one is strong enough to possibly hurt you." The young saiyan remained quiet for a moment before speaking. "I hesitated to tell you yesterday, but it's like I told you at the park. It's better that you know now so you won't get hurt."
He turned to look at her with serious eyes. "Remember how I told you about my hidden powers that would suddenly get unleashed when I would get angry or experience any strong emotions?" Videl nodded her head. "That same power is starting to unleash itself." "What do you mean?" "The fact is, I'm half human and half saiyan. And the saiyan in me loves to fight and kill. So, now it's trying to get out, trying to control me. I guess you can say that it's like there's two of me. The good me which you're looking at, and my bad half which is my saiyan side."
"Each time my hidden power would be unleashed, I would let him take control, but that was so I might be able to save my friends from our enemies. And each time he'd be awakened he got stronger and stronger. My memories of those moments aren't really clear, all I know is that I wanted to make our enemies suffer no matter what."
"I see." Said Videl with understanding. "But what I don't get is, why is this only happening to you? Why not other half saiyans?" "It's because, of that bastard." Said Gohan clenching his fists. "He wants to see me suffer for defeating him and what better way than my friends dieing and the planet being destroyed by my own two hands." "Who is it doing this to you?" Asked Videl with uneasiness. "It's.." (Sorry guys, but the creature's identity will still remain a secret until later chapters).
"But, how, how is it possible that he's back?" Gohan spoke, "I don't know. It's what I've been wondering this whole time. And now somehow he has the ability to awaken the saiyan blood within any halfbreed. I think that if it were to happen to others they could easily regain control, but it's different for me." "Is it because you reached the level beyond ssj?" Asked Videl. Gohan nodded. "Yes. When we truly became one, we achieved an unbelievable power and I'm still growing stronger so naturally my saiyan side is very strong, so it makes it hard to stay in control."
"With my saiyan side trying to control me, I always get these unbearable headaches and sometimes he comes in my dreams saying that if I don't give in, he'll kill everyone, but I know he'll do it anyway even if I do give in to his demands."
"So, that's why you've been having those headaches." Said Videl with concern. "I'm not so sure." Videl got a puzzled look on her face. "At the beginning yes, but I thought I had killed him back in the city. There haven't really been any signs of that creep or my saiyan side, but I have been having these disturbing dreams..." Just thinking about it, send a shiver down Gohan's spine as he finally told someone about his dreams or rather nightmares.
Once Gohan finished telling Videl everything, there was a silence for what felt like minutes until Gohan broke it. "I don't think that you should be hanging near me Videl." At that she got a shocked expression. "What?" "I've already killed people when I lost control, sure we wished them back, but still...A couple of days ago I lashed out at one of my best friends and just two days ago I almost killed again. It's just not safe to be around me anymore. It's better to be safe than sorry."
"I know that you're worried about my safety and I really appreciate it, but now that you told me this I can't just abandon you. I care about you Gohan. You're a really great friend and I don't care what might happen. I know that you're strong enough to resist." Said Videl as she gave him an encouraging smile and placed a hand on top of his. Gohan's eyes shined brightly at this. "Thanks Videl." He said as he pulled her into a hug showing his gratitude.
Being this close to her, he was getting that same warm sensation when near Videl. And to Gohan it felt right. Videl also felt the same way. Of course neither of them mentioned it aloud to each other.
A couple seconds later the bell rang signaling the end of lunch.
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In his dreams, Gohan was once again fighting off those shadowy beings, as he tossed and turned in bed, until he finally awoke panting and sweating. Calming down after a few seconds, Gohan sat down on his bed, eyes narrowed, thinking and wondering. He turned to look at the clock. It was 6:00. Seeing as he wouldn't be able to sleep, Gohan made up his mind to go outside.
The young saiyan started to walk deep into the forest as he kept all his senses high on alert. Ears listening for any sound that shouldn't belong, and eyes looking for any sudden movement. Gohan was also keeping aware of any power levels nearby. He thought that he had killed the creature back in the city, but now he was starting to have doubts.
Even though it seemed as if he were the only person in the forest, Gohan had the eerie sensation of being watched. Though, nothing seemed to be out of place in the quiet forest. Flaring his ki, he took off into the sky to have a look around.
It had passed nearly an hour, when Gohan came back to his home. He had searched a couple of cities, deserts, and wastelands and there was not one single indication of the creature. No evil presence or energy signal. ~ If he is alive then, he could be hiding his energy signal. ~ Sighing, Gohan decided to end his search for now since he had to get ready for another day of school.
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Hours later... It was now after school and Gohan was outside, near a waterfall in a meditative state as he once again scanned the area for anything abnormal. He just couldn't comprehend why he was having those recurring nightmares and if it could really be his other side. He had lashed out at Piccolo and nearly killed Vegeta. If it was his saiyan side then that meant that the creature was alive somewhere.
But just like in the morning, there was no sign of anything at all.
~ Maybe I am just a monster. After all my arrogance got dad killed...No! I can't start to think like that again! Dad even said it himself. This is just so frustrating. I can't sense him at all. Even if he is suppressing his power level, I should be able to detect even a little. Or if not, Dende surely would have noticed something. ~ Gohan thought as he opened his eyes.
Just as Gohan was about to get up, he felt a chilling sensation. It wasn't a energy signal, but they type of feeling you get when you're scared or facing your worst nightmare. He could almost swear that in the distance, someone was calling his name. "...Gohan..."
There was a small breeze as Gohan sat there, waiting and listening. Time passed and nothing happened. Letting out a sigh, Gohan slowly stood as he walked back to his home.
~ I don't get it. There's no energy there, no one near me...What's going on? Maybe I'm just hallucinating or something. I have been feeling pretty tired lately. Haven't been able to get good sleep either, besides last night. ~ Thought Gohan as he continued on walking. Then silently another haunting whisper could be heard, "...Gohan...Hahaha." But it seemed as if the young boy had not heard those last two words.
~ Maybe it is all in my head... ~ Or is it?
A:N: Ya, finally finished another chappy and finally got my writing drive back! Please review and hopefully you haven't forgotten about this story O_o
See u guys in the next ch!