A.N.: Recap! Videl is being pissy at Vegeta. Vegeta taunts Videl. Videl challenge Vegeta. Some V vs. V action.
In Capsule Corp.
Videl, in her fighting stance, decided that her offensive action would be best demonstrated as a defensive option. Looking at the short man who, in his arrogance, decided he could take her on without a fighting stance. Arrogant bastard, he's going down.
Vegeta, don't break any bones. I'd really rather have her alive and unharmed. Bulma told Vegeta through their bond. (A.N. Yes, I'm including the bond.)
His hmph of acknowledgement was audible and he nodded his head. Fine, woman. He said back. Knowing of how both Gohan, but more importantly, the woman, would disapprove of him demonstrating any fraction of his true power, he decided to make it quick. But on one condition. The girl will have to attack.
Two minutes passed with Videl and Vegeta staring each other down. Five minutes. Eight minutes. It was almost ten minutes when Videl snapped. Gah! Too long! If he won't man up then I will! Running in quickly she faked a low left leg turning kick to Vegeta's right side of his ribs, immediately followed up by her true attack, a strong jumping, right leg, turning kick to his head.
She felt contact and saw what had happened. The man had his pinkie finger up, blocking the entire force behind her strike with such ease. Wha-what? What is this? No way can anybody be that strong! No way!
Smirking, Vegeta walked towards her till he was a foot a way. Suddenly his hand was in front of her face, his index finger pointing out. He struck fast, but soft. Very soft. Her power level was a strong one for a human but less than a tenth of a Saiyan childs. Knowing this he applied enough force to knock her out, sending her back a few feet.
Groaning, Gohan knew it would end this way. He would have warned her but knowing her, she's too stubborn to listen. Going over next to her, he made sure she was fine, no broken bones or anything. Seeing she was fine, he picked her up and put her on a couch. He turned to Bulma. "Alright, Bulma can you watch Videl? I've got to appease 'the great Prince of all Saiyan's'" He said.
Chuckling while Vegeta glared at Gohan, Bulma agreed to watch her, getting her ice while ordering a cook to get some soup ready for when she awoke.
Meanwhile, Gohan changed into a gi of his that was one of many in the Capsule Corp, building. He met Vegeta outside the Gravity Room, finding Vegeta in what his equivalent of a gi was. Spandex. Man, he really likes the spandex. Gohan thought, chuckling to himself.
"You're going to pay for that comment you brat." Vegeta spat at Gohan.
"What? It's the truth!" He said, earning another angry glare from Vegeta. "Hey, you insist your the Prince of all Saiyans and when I address you as such you get mad."
"I mean it to be said with respect, not as a mockery of my title." Vegeta hissed. How is he doing so well in school if he can't understand such forms of expression! Vegeta thought. Well, he is Kakkarot's son.
Gohan putting his hands up and backing into the Gravity Room said, "What ever you say."
Damn right kid. "400 times Earth's gravity, lets go brat!" Vegeta said, vanishing into the gravity room, the door closing right behind him.
Meanwhile, Videl awoke in the massive living room with Bulma nearby. Sitting up quickly she felt the pounding headache. "What the-ohhh, ow, that hurts alright." She said holding her forehead.
"Ah, good. You're awake." Bulma said, closing her computer and coming closer. "How do you feel?" She asked.
Videl suddenly remembered the events. Following Gohan, meeting Bulma Briefs, meeting grumpy stuff, waiting to fight him. Now she was on a couch. "Uhm. Okay, I guess? Wait, what happened? I was about to fight Mr. Short-stuff now I'm here." She said, confused.
"Well, Mr. Short-stuff knocked you clean out." Bulma said. "Stopped your attack easily and then p-...punched you right in the forehead." Bulma said, changing poked to punched to avoid exposing the great strength of her husband.
"What? I'm almost never beat! How did he do it? I mean, I've never had anyone counter one of my kicks like that and knock me down that quick, let alone knock me out!" Videl exclaimed. Who is this guy and what kind of 'roids is he pumping into himself?
"He's been training since he was a baby, that's all you need to know." Bulma said. "Now, how about some soup and some painkillers? I bet that headache would feel a lot better." She sang.
"Yea, sure. Sounds good." Videl mumbled, still baffled that someone had defeated the World Champ's daughter so easily. World Champ's daughter? Gah, I'm sounding like my dad.
After getting Videl a painkiller and some soup, they sat down at the table.
"So, are you Gohan's girlfriend?" Bulma asked, eyebrows raised, grinning.
Almost spitting out the soup, Videl managed to swallow. "Ack, uhm no, nope. Not me." She said quickly.
"Well who is it then that Gohan keeps talking about?" Bulma half asked herself.
Does Gohan talk about me? "Well, what does Gohan say about this girl?"
"He keeps saying she's almost always interrogating him, questioning him left and right. Quite snappy at times and is constantly suspicious of him." Bulma describes, making Videl try her hardest not to react.
Ooooh shit. Wait, Gohan say's I'm his girlfriend? "Wait, he describes her this way then calls her his girlfriend?" Videl inquirers.
"Well, just me and his mother say that. Usually the men in our families find someone of the type. I am still like that and Gohan's mother is softening, adjusting to it." Bulma said.
Maybe I can get some information of Gohan's dad from Bulma! They seem to know each other so well. "Say, you know the Son's quite well don't you?" Videl asked.
"Well yes, I do. I've known Gohan's father since he was a small boy." Bulma said, memories flashing through her mind.
"What's his father's name? He's never mentioned his father's name and when he does talk about it, it's not for very long." Videl said.
"I can't tell you that I'm afraid. It's up to him to tell you." Bulma replied cautiously. "What has he told you about his father?" She asked, interested.
"He said his dad fought his mom in the 23rd World Tournament." Videl said.
"He did huh? Well I can't exactly say anything but... I'll tell you one thing about his father." Bulma said, causing Videl to lean in, listening intensely. "He was the nicest man and most oblivious one as well." She said.
"...wait, that's it?" Videl said, expecting more information.
"Yeaup, that's all I am saying." Bulma said, sitting back.
"Please, tell me more!" Videl said, feeling desperate.
"No, it's Gohan's past to share. Not mine." Bulma stated.
"Damn it, just like Gohan's answers." Videl whispered.
A few seconds passed before Bulma spoke up. "So you are the girl." Bulma said, grinning ear to ear.
Realizing that Bulma had pieced it together, Videl felt a blush coming on. "Uh, well you see, um."
"Oh don't worry, I understand your questioning him."
"You do?" Videl asked, shocked.
"Of course, it took me a long time to figure out that Vegeta was interested in me as well!" She said, laughing.
"Wait, what?" Videl said, feeling more blood rush to her cheeks. "No, you don't get it! I don't like Gohan, and he doesn't like me!" She defended hotly.
"Oh?" Bulma questioned. "Are you sure about either of those statements?" She wiggled her eyebrows, causing Videl to facepalm, cheeks ablaze. "Don't worry, it'll be our little secret!" She whispered, giggling.
"What will be a secret?" Gohan said as he walked in, changed back into his normal clothes. He reached into the fridge and chugged a gallon of milk.
"Well first off, that's gross. Don't think I won't call your mother about that Gohan, cause I can and I will. Secondly, that's none of your business. It's called a secret for a reason." Bulma said. "By the way, where is the mighty 'Prince'?
"Right here woman." A gruff voice said at the door. Vegeta walked in and reached into the fridge and grabbed his own gallon of milk, chugging it down.
"Damn it Vegeta, what did I just tell Gohan." Bulma said.
"Hmph, who cares what you say to the brat, woman. Just as long as the same rules don't apply to me." He finished.
"Oh?" Bulma questioned. "Why shouldn't they?"
"Cause he's the first brat of a low level and I'm the Prince." Vegeta reasoned.
"That low level has achieved levels beyond you Vegeta." Bulma fired back.
Glaring at Bulma, Vegeta walked out mumbling something about a traitorous bitch.
"What's that you said dear?" Bulma said, daring Vegeta to continue.
"I said nothing, woman!" Came Vegeta's snappy reply from down the hall.
"That's what I thought." Bulma finished.
Gohan sat there like this was a normal thing, not minding the argument at all. Videl, on the other hand, was rather embarrassed and looking as if she'd rather be anywhere else on Earth than in the same room as a arguing couple. Wow this must happen often. Videl couldn't help but think.
"So, what else I can help you kids with?" Bulma asked.
Realizing the time, Videl said, "Oh crap! I have to go. I wish I could stay longer but-"
"Oh it's fine." Bulma waved off excuses. "I understand being busy."
"Well, it was a great honour to finally meet you Mrs. Briefs." Videl said.
"I'm Bulma, I dislike Mrs. Briefs, makes me sound old." Bulma said. "Now, go on, get out of here." She said waving her off.
"Bye Gohan, bye Bulma." Videl said as she ran out of the building, de-capsulized her jet copter, and took off, leaving Gohan to deal with Bulma.
"So, she's the girl huh?" Bulma asked.
"Um." Gohan said, scratching the back of his head. "Yea, the one who is interrogating me daily."
"You two would look so good together." Bulma said. "No wonder she likes you."
"Uh, no she doesn't. She's constantly pestering me about something." He said, his cheeks a bit red. "Unless she said something different to you."
"Oh you wouldn't believe what she said to me." Bulma said suggestively, wiggling her eyebrows. "She told me about-"
"Gee, I would love to hear about it, I really would, but mom is going to kill me if I don't get back home." Gohan said, rubbing the back of his neck while slowly backing away. "Gotta run, bye Bulma!" He finished sprinting out of the building, feeling more red then before.
He got outside, and took off into the sky, not bothering to call Nimbus. In minutes, he was home. Seconds after that, he was holding his head while rolling on the ground, trying to explain to his mother what had happened while Chichi stood overhead with her frying pan.
Next day
Gohan showed up on the school roof in his jet copter the next day. I hate this damn machine. I prefer flying. Real flying. Not simulated shit. He grumbled about the stupidity of jet copters all the way till he got to class.
Seeing Videl there, he couldn't help but ask. "Hey Videl, you feeling ok today?"
Oh no, if anyone hears about how that little angry man got me in the head and knocked me out with one punch, I'm dead. I'll be more so dead to my dad! "Uh, yes. I feel just fine today Gohan." She replied ignoring the questioning looks from Erasa and Sharpener.
"Good." Gohan said, turning towards the front as the teacher started class.
Erasa scooted towards Videl, "Psst. Videl." She whispered. "Videl, why was Gohan asking you if you were feeling okay?" She said grinning wickedly all the while wiggling her eyebrows suggestively.
Videl looked at her friend and realised she had the completely wrong idea in her mind. "Dear lord Erasa!" She hissed loudly, blushing at the suggestion of what she implied. "He wasn't referring to anything like that!"
Like what? What's she talking about? A confused Gohan thought as he eavesdropped.
"Oh?" Erasa said. "Then what did he mean?" She asked, wiggling her eyebrows with a mischievous glint in her eyes.
"Nothing important but I can assure you we weren't having sex!" She quietly hissed at her best friend.
Both Erasa and Videl looked over where a Gohan had just given a little "Eeep!" He looked back at them both with wild eyes and with both hands over his mouth. Oh shit! Did he hear me? Videl thought.
Erasa giggled. She had thought the exact same thing, just in a different attitude. "What is it Gohan? Did you hear something?" Erasa said, emphasizing the word hear all while having a giddy look in her eyes. Gohan and Videl are sooo cute together! I can't wait to see them get married!
"Uh. No, I just, uh..." Gohan thought for a second. "I just realized that I forgot my book at home so I won't be able to read next period." That should do it!
Sharpener leaned forward saying, "Hey, Brains actually forgot his books?" He said it in a disbelieving manner.
"Nobody is perfect Sharpener." Gohan countered.
Thank god he didn't hear me say that. Videl thought. She could only imagine the initial confusion on Gohans face, which, admittedly, would have been funny. That is until she saw the horror of the idea of sex appear on his poor innocent face. Innocent? Well, he is kinda innocent. Kinda cute too- okay off topic.
Gohan and Sharpener turned back towards the front of the class, Gohan more self-conscious rather than Sharpener who was more so surprised. Videl turned back to Erasa and glared at her to which she returned a grin.
"You sure you guys weren't doing something as a couple then?" Erasa teased.
"What on Earth are you suggesting?" Videl whispered.
"Duh, silly! I'm saying you and Gohan could make such a cute couple!" She whisper-exclaimed. Right after she said that a loud thump came from their left. Looking over the saw Gohan's head on his desk, his arms around his face, preventing them from seeing the blush in his face.
"Gohan, seriously. What the heck are you doing now?" Erasa said.
"I'm very bored of this class. I learned all this years ago." He muttered, quickly thinking up a lie to explain the head thump. True he learned all this a long time ago. That doesn't matter though. Does Erasa really think so? I mean, Videl is very pretty and all, but us a couple? Please, she tries to interrogate me and she follows me a lot! Kinda creepy really...
Leaning over to Gohan, Erasa whispered, "Gohan, do you like Videl?"
Startled by the sudden question, he blushed more and sat up. "Uh, n-no. I've been here two weeks I hardly know much about her." He quickly replied.
"Uh-huh. Suuuure." Erasa said, smiling.
Sighing, knowing it would be pointless to try to convince her otherwise, he turned around. Facing the front Gohan decided it might just be best if he tuned them out. So thats what he did.
After school, at home
"Mom, Goten, I'm home!" Gohan said, walking through the door.
Chichi popped her head around the corner, "Girlfriend?" She asked with a look of hope and longing on her face. Seeing there was none she turned around with a look of disappointment on her face and continued, well, what ever the heck she was doing.
"Ugh, no mom. No girlfriend. I don't really need one anyway-" Gohan started.
"Don't need one?!" Chichi exclaimed. "Look at me! I'm an old lady now, I need my grandchildren! Why won't you give me my grandkids?" She asked, clearly distraught at the thought of Gohan not supplying her with grandchildren in the future. It's my dream! Why can't he help his dear mother out fulfil it! She thought.
"Whose having grandkids?" Goten asked walking in. "Hey Gohan!" He yelled leaping on his older brother, forgetting about the grandchildren topic.
"Hey Goten! How's it going little guy?" He asked.
"Boring. Mom's been cleaning all day and she hardly has time to play." Goten said a little disappointed. "Will you play with me?" He asked Gohan, his eyes brightening with hope.
"Sure! Lets go play 'Hot-Boulder' then we can go swim, sound good?"
"Yay! You bet!" Goten shouted running outside.
"Bye mom!" Both boys shouted runnning outside.
"Be back by dinner or you'll see my frying pan once again!" Chichi threatened.
"You got it! We wouldn't miss dinner for the world!" Gohan shouted.
A few days later
"Damn it!" Videl shouted at the Gold Fighter.
"What is it this time?" He asked sounding tired.
"Every time I show up to stop a crime you show up too! What the hell, I've been doing this for a lot longer than you, you can't just take my work!" She shouted, infuriated.
"Well then. I suppose we can work something out." He said, throwing an unconscious robber over his shoulder before reaching for another.
"Yea, you bugger off and don't come back! I really do not need your help!" She exclaimed.
Throwing the second robber on top of the first one that was on his shoulder, the Gold Fighter just turned and looked at her. "What I will do is sit at a distance. I will come when you need me, no sooner." He said. "Deal?"
Pfff! Like I'll ever need his help! "Yea sure, if it stops you from stealing my work, deal!" She said, reaching to shake his hand.
Gohan/Gold Fighter reached out and took it and shook it. A shout erupted from Videl, as she yanked her hand back.
"What the hell?" She shouted, rubbing her hand. "You almost broke my hand!"
"Oops." He said sheepishly. "Anyway, I got other things to do. Till next time!" He said, flying out of the store.
"There won't be a next time!"
Yea, right. Gohan, couldn't help but think as he dropped off the unconscious thieves before taking off to God knows where.
A.N. So thats Chapter 4. Again, not the best at passing time. But there is that one school scene that should make up for that, hehe. By the way, Hot Boulder is Hot Potato just with a boulder since a potato is less than a feather for them. I've been recieving compliments about the writing so thank you very much for your support of this! I know it's not the best it could be written as but its my first fanfiction. Actually my first story ever but don't let that stop you from the critical reviews!