Hi everyone! I just wanted to say thanks again for all the reviews. I've decided to ensure that I write at least one chapter a week. So here's me living up to that promise. As always, I don't own DBZ.

Last time...

Her lips were so close. He thought about kissing them but immediately, a shyness Shaprner had not felt since his first day of preschool crept up on him. The sensation surprised him so much that he ended up giving the blonde girl a quick hug instead, his cheeks flaming embarrassingly the entire time. Am I turning into Brains or something? Almost in a daze they went off to their corners and fell into a slumber, dreaming of their newfound crush.


Back Against The Wall...

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Gohan, Icarus and Videl awoke as they heard someone clear their throat loudly. They looked up to find Vegeta smirking down at them. The storm was over now, leaving the forest cool, damp and relatively silent.

"You rang?" he asked smugly. "I thought after all the survival training you were put through; this would be a walk in the park for you. You really are getting weak."

Gohan stretched, for the first time noticing the little girl curled up on his arm. He looked up at the older man grimly. "It wasn't surviving that was the problem. We found this little girl and the bodies of her parents about a mile upstream," he answered, indicating to the child. "They ran into a herd of T-Rex."

"And she escaped unharmed?" Vegeta asked in amazement.

"Yeah, she's a lucky little thing. She didn't look like there was anything wrong with her but we wanted to get her checked out just in case. After all, she was out there for at least two days," Gohan replied.

Vegeta nodded. "Come on. Let's go!" he said.

Gohan picked up the little girl and was about to follow Vegeta when Videl spoke up. "Not so fast! Give Kiara to Vegeta and let him take her. We have to talk!"

"Kiara?" Gohan asked, confused as he deposited the sleeping child into Vegeta's unsuspecting arms.

The man looked up in protest but was ignored by the teenagers. Shrugging he went down to the paramedics. The brat and his mate clearly had some issues they needed to work out.

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"Yes that's her name," Videl said in aggravation. "But never mind that! You have some explaining to do!"

"Explaining? About what?" Gohan asked, genuinely confused.

Videl looked at him in disbelief, her mouth opening and closing like a fish before her mind could clearly summarize what she was thinking. "How about why you just left me here to go fight a bunch of T-Rex all by yourself? I know you're the Gold Fighter or whatever but you're still human!"

Gohan mentally corrected her but said nothing. By now the girl had begun to pace, wearing away a ditch in the cave floor.

"And-and then you come back covered in blood with this massive… gash on your chest that somehow healed itself in twenty minutes? And I'm- I'm worried sick about you only to find out you've gone to sleep! Just how the hell do you expect me to feel about that?" she continued, turning away from him so he couldn't see the tears that had begun to fall from her blue eyes.

Gohan instantly felt terrible. Growing up the way he had no idea that Videl would react to what he did in this way. He kicked himself internally. He had to remember that most teenagers, if not all, led a very sheltered life compared to him. He had scared the poor girl half to death without giving it a second thought. As he tried to formulate an apology, Videl whirled around exposing her tear streaked face. Seeing her cry was making him feel a million times worse. After their falling out at the house, Gohan had promised himself that he would never make her cry again. Now barely a week later he had managed to break his promise.

"Then- then you almost… kiss me…then act like it never happened! That's it Gohan! I'm tired of waiting! I want to now what's the deal with you and I want to know now! No more of your bullshit!" Videl continued.

Gohan looked down at the dusty floor. Never had anyone managed to make him feel as guilty as Videl did in that moment. She was right. She deserved to know the truth. She probably might hate him for it, but that didn't mean she should be lied to anymore. Kami knows most of her life was built on a lie. Inhaling deeply, Gohan approached her slowly.

"Videl," he spoke in a low voice, his eyes still finding pattern in the loose rocks. "I can't tell you how sorry I am for everything. I just wasn't thinking." He looked up meeting her eyes, letting her see the pain inside him. "It's just that I-" he continued, transforming into a Super Saiyan. "This is not normal… and no matter how hard I try… I never will be."

Videl gasped as she saw the transformation occurring before her eyes for the first time. He was like an angel of light; beautiful but also deadly. Despite herself, she walked even closer to him until barely an inch separated their torsos. She reached up and touched a spiky lock, surprised at its soft texture. Comfortable warmth emanated from his body, making her never want to let go. She had never really thanked the Gold Fighter for saving her life. Now was her chance.

Gohan closed his eyes as Videl traced the contours of his face. His breath hitched as she traced his lips. He opened his eyes only to find Videl's closed, her lips aiming for his own. Although he desperately wanted to feel her lips on his, he turned his face so she kissed his cheek instead.

The girl opened her eyes in confusion but as she was about to protest, he silenced her with a finger to her lips. "I want to. I really want to, more than anything right now." Gohan tried to explain. Shaking his head he started over. "Look, I don't want to know what it feels like until you know everything. Then you can decide whether you really want to have anything to do with me."

Videl still looked at him confused at this turn of events. What could Gohan possibly have to hide that it seemed like their entire relationship (whatever it was at this point) hung on this untold truth? Still she thanked him for giving her that opportunity to decide once she had all the facts. She had been waiting too long to kiss him and it would completely destroy her if she would come to regret it if his secrets were more than she could bear. She nodded and looked at him expectantly. "Well…" she asked.

Gohan looked embarrassed for a second reverting to his normal form. "It's a very long story. So how about we go check on Kiara and before bed I'll tell you everything. No bullshit," he proposed.

Videl looked upset for a moment but accepted. She grinned at him when a perplexed expression crossed his face. "Chill out, Gohan," she said trying to lighten the mood.

Gohan barely managed a smile before leading the way out of the cave.

That serious, huh? Videl thought before following him, trying to ignore the terrifying knot that had suddenly formed in the pit of her stomach. She was suddenly unsure whether she wanted to know the real Gohan or if she preferred the mirage. All she knew was that she didn't want to lose him.

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Vegeta looked down at the sleeping child in his arms. He gave a little smirk, admiring the resilience of the child. She had managed to survive two days in the wilderness without food or water, knowing well enough when to keep silent and when to call for help. If she hadn't done so in perfect timing those T-Rex would have come back for her. He inwardly smiled at the notion that his little princess was going to be cuter, stronger and smarter than this brat. After all, she had the Prince of all Saiyans for a father and the Capsule Corps genius heiress for a mother. Yes, Bulma was pregnant again. Pity she had no idea. Vegeta first sensed it a month ago; about a week after her conception. Judging from how long it took her to figure out that she was pregnant with Trunks, it may take another month or so before she finally caught on. For a genius, sometimes she was terribly slow.

A deep rumble echoed in the short man's chest as he imagined the woman in her lab desperately trying to figure out what had given her food poisoning for two months. He soon came to regret his action as the child woke up, revealing beautiful emerald irises.

"Who are you and where are you taking me?" the girl asked in a hostile tone.

Vegeta raised an eyebrow at the child. "I'm taking you to the doctor," he answered simply.

"You didn't completely answer my question," the girl responded icily.

Vegeta chuckled. This girl sure had a fighting spirit. On reflex, he checked her ki. His eyes widened at how high it was. It was pathetically weak in comparison to the Saiyans but it was about half that of Kakabrat's mate! Incredible! This brat had potential! He was jarred out of his thoughts when he felt a tiny jab on his chest.

"I'm talking to you Mr.! Who are you?" the child insisted. "Are you one of those child molesters?"

Vegeta frowned. Was this half pint seriously calling him a pedo? "Do I look like a child molester to you?" he answered tiredly as he laid her down on the provided stretcher.

The girl cocked her head to the side and studied the man's face. She was silent for a moment before her eyes narrowed. "With that hair? For sure!" she responded. And that was when the screaming began.

Gohan and Videl crossed over into the meadow only to find Kiara screaming and thrashing about on the stretcher. Nothing the paramedics could do would calm her down. Gohan quickly came over and held her on his lap so that the paramedics could finish their job.

"What's wrong sweetie?" he asked.

The girl pointed over at Vegeta. "He-he's a child molester! Don't you see his hair?" she screamed hiding her face in Gohan's chest.

Gohan looked up at Vegeta's horrified face before he collapsed in a fit of laughter. His laughter came even harder as Vegeta flipped him off then walked away, muttering to himself. Looking down at the child, he said, "Kiara, he's not a child molester. That's my dad's friend, Vegeta. I know he looks like one but I promise you he isn't."

"Cross your heart?" the little girl asked peering hesitantly at the man.

"Hope to die," Gohan responded.

"She seems to be fine," a tall, blonde paramedic said, interrupting the sweet moment. Her blue shirt had the top four buttons undone, revealing her ample cleavage. The loose pants she should be wearing were replaced with skin tight white jeans, displaying her every curve. "Do you need a checkup as well?" she said, seductively, eying Gohan's muscular frame.

Videl felt a pang of jealously run through her. But why should she be jealous? It's not like she and Gohan were together or anything. Well not officially…Videl shook her head. No! Bad Videl! Sure he was hot as hell, sweet, strong and a perfect gentleman but she still didn't know him well enough, and until then she couldn't trust him with her heart. Well, that would change that very night.

Gohan squirmed and looked over to Videl for help. Deciding to have a little fun, Videl sauntered over to them and put on a sexy grin. She wrapped her arms around Gohan's bare torso, feeling the hard muscle beneath his skin. "Sorry sweetie. He's taken," she said, winking at her.

The teenage boy flushed as he felt Videl's hands on him and her soft breasts on his back. He was finally seeing the feminine, seductive side of Videl again and he liked it…a lot! The thought that she was so fiery but could be so sensual was a huge turn on for him. As her hands kneaded his stomach, he bit back a moan of pleasure.

He was brought back to reality as the blonde replied saucily, "Somehow I doubt that! He's blushing like a virgin!"

Videl didn't know quite how to respond. It was true that she was a virgin since her dad wouldn't let any guy but Sharpner within fifty feet of her but she wasn't so sure about Gohan. It was like he had a split personality. It seemed like his modesty was about the same level as a two-year-old but after seeing that painting in his house, she knew he could be drop dead sexy as well. Maybe he was innocent on the street but an animal in bed. Fortunately he saved her from answering.

"That's because we agreed that there weren't going to be any public displays of affection," he said, smirking as he leaned into Videl.

The blonde frowned. "So you're ashamed of her aren't you? Why would you even want a stumpy tomboy like her when you can have all of this!" she said, gesturing at her bosom.

"Sorry, I like them real. Silicone just doesn't cut it," Gohan replied, giving a fake smile.

The blonde sniffed and turned away. No one ever turned her down but now she got turned down twice in less than half an hour! She thought the older man, Vegeta, was quite a catch but he refused to even look at her! Was she losing her touch? Huffing she turned away and walked back to the emergency vehicle, ignoring the jeers of her coworkers. One day, she would be the trophy wife of a billionaire and would be living in the lap of luxury while they slaved away the rest of their days. One day, she'll show them all!

All the while, Vegeta looked on, an amused smirk on his face. It was official. The brat had finally found his mate and she just so happened to be the daughter of that imbecile, Hercule. How ironic! He watched for a while, as the two held onto each other even though the tramp had already left, before he took out the cell phone Bulma had given him for this purpose. Of course he could always just speak to her through their bond but she insisted he carry it since the notion of a telepathic connection was too much for the pathetic humans to wrap their tiny minds around. Dialing the only number saved in the phone, he waited for the woman to pick up. The things he did for her…

"Hello?" he heard her answer.

"Bulma," he said. "The brat and his mate found another little brat in the woods. Her parents are dead."

"Oh my! What happened?" Bulma asked in shock, missing the mate comment.

"T-Rex," Vegeta replied.

"Is she OK?" Bulma inquired, worried for the little orphan.

"The medical personnel checked her out and said she was fine," Vegeta said, sending his mate a mental picture of the little girl as they switched to a mental conversation.

"Oh! She's absolutely adorable!" Bulma gushed. Her voice then became pleading. "I want a baby girl too, Veggie."

Vegeta rolled his eyes at the hated nickname but shrugged it off. "Are you sure? This one had the nerve to call me a child molester!" He growled as a fit of laughter came through both the phone and his mind. And here he thought she would be supportive. In an effort to change the subject he added, "Anyway, very soon you will."

"Do you really mean it?" Bulma asked in astonished excitement.

"Yes. You're about 5 weeks along," Vegeta replied with pride. He didn't say it very often but he loved his wife to death and nothing made him happier than knowing she was carrying his child. He too, secretly wanted a little girl.

Turning back to the problem at hand, Vegeta spoke, "So what are we going to do about the smallest brat?"

"Well, I can get a search done for any relatives and I'll send the mortician to collect the bodies. I think, since she's OK, Gohan and Videl can keep her with them until the trip is over or until I find her family," Bulma replied. She definitely did not want to send the teenagers home with a bad grade and face the wrath of Chi Chi.

"Alright then," Vegeta said before hanging up.

He turned to find the two teenagers, on the ground, playing with the little girl. "Well, the woman said the young brat is staying with you two brats until she could find her family," he said before walking off into the woods, not giving them a spare glance. He smirked evilly. He knew from experience how difficult it was to take care of a toddler. It was going to be fun watching the two brats go through it without any help.

Gohan and Videl stared at each other, then at the little girl who sat, blinking her long eyelashes innocently up at them. What were they going to do with a child for five days?

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