RDF1: Hey Vegeta? What's the view count on my 'Gohan's Redemption' story?

View Count: 11,012.

Vegeta: It's over 9 THOUSAND!!

RDF1: Is it just over 9 thousand?

Vegeta: Fine. (clears throat) It's over 10 thousand!!!!

RDF1: That's better. Told you guys I would inform you when it reached over 9 thousand and 10 thousand. It's actually over 11 thousand and rising; my story has about as many views as words since Hercule became humble.

Dx: Indeed.

Gohan: Well, that was a nice vacation.

Dx: Glad you enjoyed it, because it's time to get back to work.

Hercule: You just had to ruin the fun, didn't you?

Vegeta: Well, at least this is where the story moves forward; ignoring three movies that I'm glad aren't in the timeline series.

RDF1: You and me both. Brolly still sucks!!

Dx: So, what's the plan this time? (bleep)ing with the Adult Gohan timeline this time.

RDF1: When you put it that way: NO! Besides, Gohan is still a Teen, just in his later Teen years.

Gohan: (sarcasm) Goodie, High School.

RDF1: I had to suffer through it, so can you. Besides, it's only for one year. Not like the four I went through, plus three in Middle School. Considering that my school had 6th through 12th graders in the same building, merging them into one, means that I had seven years in that building. Not to say anything against it, considering I owe a good portion of who I am to that place.

Vegeta: So, did you have a girlfriend?

Gohan and Hercule closed in on RDF1.

RDF1: What's it to you? Thinking I'm going to take your mate, Vegeta?

Vegeta: Of course not, I just thought I'd humiliate you across the world.

RDF1: That's it!!!

Gohan and Hercule back away before RDF1 powers up and starts using Instant Transmission to kick Vegeta's butt.

Vegeta: (through the pain of punishment) Can everyone but me use Instant Transmission!?

RDF1: (through the joy of punishing) That would be HFIL for you, Vegeta.

RDF1 sends on final kick to Vegeta's face and sends him flying across the room.

RDF1: (collecting himself) For the record, no. I didn't have a girlfriend, nor do I now. Nothing against them, it's just not time for me to have a girlfriend yet.

RDF1 leaves.

Dx: O… Kay…. I guess I'll start the fic.

Yes, it's true. I don't have a girlfriend, and I stand by what I said: It's not time yet for a girlfriend.

Disclaimer: Unless something happens in the next 5 seconds, I don't own DBZ or anything I haven't already previously mentioned. (5 seconds pass) Nope, I don't own anything I haven't already previously mentioned.

(Story Start)

(Recap)

Last time: Gohan was wished to the past by a wish on the Dragonballs along with Piccolo. From there they set about making themselves stronger than before to change some significant events without totally destroying it. Now, with Goten born, Gohan's ready to face his future. But before he's ready to face his next great adventure, he has a few challenges he must overcome first.

(Recap End)

Gohan was relaxing at home while Chi Chi had taken Goten over to Bulma's place to play with Trunks. Vegeta was still training, as usual, but at a more focused pace, rather than a hurried one. Videl was also training at her own pace, to get ready for the next Martial Arts Tournament in a few years. This left Gohan with very little to do, as sparing with Piccolo was out of the question since he was off meditating. He walked outside for a while, enjoying the scenery, checking up on Goku's old friends in the area, and enjoying the feeling of not having a care in the world.

'To bad this won't last,' said Gohan2 in his head.

'Well, what else is there to do, considering I'm nowhere near strong enough to face Debura yet, and even if I was, I'm not gonna go against Babidi by myself. Vegeta is barely able to access his SS2 form; he needs time to master it as well as Goku. There's not much for me to do.'

'Well, how 'bout visiting Master Roshi and Krillin, I'm sure they'd be up for a visit,' suggested Gohan2.

'Why not?' replied Gohan, before bringing up two fingers to his head.

Gohan used Instant Transmission to get to Master Roshi's island.

Krillin was enjoying living on an Island. The peace, the quiet, the weekly on edge feeling when Gohan would spar with Piccolo or Vegeta. Okay, so it wasn't as peaceful as it could be, but he wouldn't trade it away for the world.

"Krillin," said a voice from inside Kame House.

"Yes, dear," replied Krillin.

"Gohan's on his way over for a visit," said Eighteen as she walked out. Eighteen and Krillin had been married for over 3 years now, and they had a kid just a few months ago.

"Yo," said Gohan, appearing in front of Krillin, scaring the ever living out of him.

"Don't DO that," said Krillin, recovering his voice quickly, "besides, you'll wake Marron!"

"Marron's here?" asked Gohan; thinking that Marron still hadn't gotten the picture that Krillin wasn't her boyfriend anymore.

"Wrong Marron, Gohan," said Eighteen, with a small smile on her face, "His daughter, not ex-girlfriend."

"Oh," said Gohan simply, "Well, I'd thought I'd come visit you guys today."

"Got nothing else to do, huh?" asked Krillin as the three of them went inside.

Inside was Master Roshi watching his shows on mute, to respect the baby.

"Hey, Master Roshi," said Gohan, sitting on the couch, "How's life been."

"Not bad Gohan," replied Roshi, turning from his show, "Having a baby around here changes things. Of course, those nine months were near HFIL for Krillin and me."

"Kinda a downer for those taking care of a expecting mother. I went through the same thing with Chi Chi when she had Goten."

"When are you going to start calling her 'mom'?" asked Krillin.

"It's just reflex sometimes, considering the circumstances," countered Gohan.

"Hey, wanna spar, Gohan?" asked Eighteen.

"You sure?" asked Gohan, "I wouldn't want to hurt you."

"We have some senzu beans on hand in case of emergency," replied Krillin.

"Why not," replied Gohan, as they exited the house once more.

Once outside, Gohan and Eighteen took to the air. Gohan powered up into the millions, before slowing his power up to a stop around 30 million.

"Starting off easy, aren't we," said Eighteen, powering up as well. In the time that had passed, Eighteen and Seventeen had learned from Krillin how to flux their Ki just like all the other Z-Fighters, but they couldn't lower their power below 1 Million because of certain conditions. They could control the strength of their punches, just not the energy they give off, "Let's just see how you've improved since your bout with Cell."

Gohan started moving towards Eighteen at a relatively slow speed compared to his max speed, but it was still fast to the untrained human eye. Eighteen was able to read Gohan's movements easily and was able to counter until she saw Gohan disappear into an after image. Eighteen decided to speed up as well and started moving faster to keep up with Gohan's movements. Eighteen finally got the upper hand and started a nonstop string of punches at Gohan's face and upper body. When Eighteen finally stopped and moved back a bit she saw Gohan looking up, not moving.

"I know that didn't hurt, kid, pick it up," taunted Eighteen, as she started charging an energy blast.

Gohan still didn't move. Eighteen shot the energy blast at Gohan. The split second before the energy blast connected, Gohan snapped back to attention and headbutted the blast up into the sky.

"Bout time, kid," said Eighteen.

"Sorry, just thinking about something," replied Gohan.

"You're zoning out this early into the fight?" asked Krillin from a ways a way with the Senzu Bean Bag in hand, "That's not like you."

"Heh, just something that should've never entered my head is all," replied Gohan, before bringing his index and middle finger up to his forehead.

"What's this, running away?" taunted Eighteen, as she charged more energy blasts.

"Nope, just waiting for this," said Gohan, as energy sparkled around his fingers up against his forehead, "This is Piccolo's signature technique: SPECIAL BEAM CANNON!"
Eighteen quickly used the energy blasts to match the Special Beam Cannon at first, before the Special Beam Cannon started over powering the energy blasts. An explosion ensued; smoke covering both fighters. Gohan quickly powered down and set back down on the island, Eighteen landed next to him.

"What's up Gohan?" asked Eighteen.

"Something felt off. I need to check on my family," said Gohan, bringing up two fingers to his forehead, "I guess we'll resume later."

Gohan used instant transmission to teleport out of there.

Gohan appeared in front of Capsule Corp. He walked inside to find nobody in the living room, kitchen, or the bedrooms. When he got to the open garden inside the building, he saw Bulma's parents tending to the animals.

"Dr. Briefs," said Gohan, getting their attention, "Where's Bulma and the others?"

"Oh, hello Gohan," responded the scientist, "hmm, I believe they went for a walk. Vegeta's in the GR if you want to speak with him."

"Thanks," said Gohan, before rushing off to the Gravity room.

Vegeta was training in 500x Earth's normal gravity. After training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, 500X gravity barely stressed his body anymore. Sure, he could up the gravity and stand the strain by turning Super Saiyan, but Gohan told him to train at normal level as long as possible to further increase his strength as a Super Saiyan.

Vegeta was finishing up his training session for the day when the door opened and Gohan walked inside, barely deterred like he was in the intense gravity.

"Hey Vegeta, what's going on?" asked the Half-Blooded Saiyan.

"Not much, just finishing some training," replied the Saiyan Prince, "I haven't been able to master the SS2 form yet, but I've been able to hold onto it for about 10 seconds before I revert back."

"Good job, Vegeta," praised Gohan, "But what I wanted to ask you was: Where's Bulma, Chi Chi, Trunks, and Goten?"

"Bulma said they were heading out for a walk in the city, maybe do some shopping," replied Vegeta, returning the gravity setting back to 1, "We're down to our last dozen or so fresh diapers for Trunks. Why?"

"I don't know, but something feels off, and I'm not talking about our next challenge either. It's something small, yet at the same time it's still bugging me."

"Did this happen last time, or something that's been affected in this time?"

"I can't say for sure, because my memories in these times of peace have gotten fuzzy. Not to mention, it's could be the affected timeline as well."

"Well, we better check on it, just to be sure," replied Vegeta, as they headed out, "By the way, are you going to have Piccolo meet us there?"

"No. I don't think we should disturb him on this. Besides, it's not like two Saiyans of our caliber should have much, if any, trouble with what challenges this planet has to offer us, besides the occasion android that might work it's way up to cell's level."

"All the more reason to keep each other in check," finished Vegeta, as he and Gohan flew off in search of their family.

Chi Chi and Bulma were having a great time shopping and were just leaving the store when Trunks and Goten started crying for what seemed to be no reason. The mothers were quick to act in settling them down before noticing a shadow over them. They turned around to see a big ol' thug with four others behind him. The big guy, who was the leader, held a bat in his hand and slapping it with his other hand.

"Well, well," said the leader, "Look at what we've got here. Some old ladies and their grandchildren."

(AN1)

If looks could kill, the thug and his friends would be death warmed over twice (which would be death warmed over, warmed over). Chi Chi quietly handed over Goten to Bulma and Bulma turned the kids away to prevent them from seeing Chi Chi take out her anger on them.

It took all of 25 seconds before the punches stopped and Chi Chi was just standing next to the pile of thugs, battered and bruised. They heard something land in the alley next to them and saw Gohan and Vegeta running out, concern and worry on Gohan's face, while Vegeta's was a slight look of anger. Both of the looks changed into a deadpanned with a sweatdropped look upon seeing Chi Chi's handy work. Vegeta quickly slapped Gohan upside the head.

"YOU HAD ME WORRIED OVER NOTHING!!" shouted the Saiyan Prince.

"Sorry," countered Gohan, "It was a gut feeling, and my gut is never usually wrong!"

"Your gut is malfunctioning because obviously your mother could handle herself!"

"That's enough you two!" demanded Bulma, who was still holding Goten and Trunks while Chi Chi walked up, "You're starting to scare Goten and Trunks."

"Sorry!" apologized Gohan and Vegeta together.

"Well, now that you're here," said Chi Chi, taking Goten from Bulma, "You can help us with the groceries."

Vegeta shot a glare at Gohan, meaning 'this is your fault.'

After getting the groceries in and put away, Vegeta literally dragged Gohan out of the house.

"You! Me! Spar! Now!" said Vegeta.

"Fine," said Gohan, grabbing Vegeta's shoulder and using instant transmission to teleport them to the desert, "If you want your but kicked, then I'll be happy to oblige."

After backing off and powering up to Super Saiyan, Vegeta charged at Gohan, intent on making him pay for being worried about his family when there was no need to be.

Meanwhile, in a distance, remote region of the world, Piccolo smirked in his meditation, as he felt Vegeta and Gohan's power rise to sparing levels.

'Gohan, you must have over-thought something and Vegeta got mad for it. Good luck.'

Many more months passed without too much hassle, except for Vegeta being a bit rougher in his spars with Gohan. Gohan, in that time, allowed Gohan2's hair to grow out while his remained short. He overheard Chi Chi talk with the admissions department at Orange Star High School to see about enrolling him there so he could 'meet' some 'new' friends.

'Wow, to think,' thought Gohan, 'that seven years have passed already.'

'Well, there wasn't much to do, except sparing, studying, visit the others from time to time…' replied Gohan2, laying back on the field in Gohan's mind, using his hair as kind of a pillow, since his hair was now the length of Raditz's.

'Not to mention learn more about our heritage from Grandpa Bardock and King Vegeta, as well as Great Grandpa Gohan at the check-in station,' thought back Gohan, 'it was a chore to keep our power low enough for dad to not notice it.'

'Don't worry about it, we won't need to go to other world for quite sometime, unless Janemba decides to make an early appearance.'

"GOHAN!" shouted Goten, running into the room, "Mom says to get ready for school tomorrow! You wouldn't want to be late, since you're going by Auntie Bulma's."

(AN2)

Yep, the Son brothers had come to think of Bulma as a kind and sweet Aunt with a knack for machinery and giving great gifts. It didn't hurt that Bulma thought of Goku as a kind-hearted little brother who had a tad too much curiosity.

(AN3)

"Okay, squirt," replied Gohan, "You better get to bed soon too, wouldn't want to sleep in and miss seeing your brother off to school, now would you?"

"Alright," pouted Goten, "But you better not leave before I get to see you!"

"Alright, I won't."

"Promise?"

"Promise, little bro."

"Night!"

"Good night," said Gohan, seeing Goten out of his room.

'I think the only thing we need to worry about is getting Bulma to make the necessary changes,' thought Gohan2.

'Don't worry, while you were out playing with Goten, I called Bulma and let her know what's up. She'll have it ready in the morning.'

So, Gohan and Gohan2 went to bed, dreaming about various things: food, fighting Buu, hanging out with friends, fighting Buu, seeing Videl again, and was there a mentioning of fighting Buu as a Super Saiyan 3?

(AN4)

So, by morning, Gohan was dress and ready, as it was 7 in the morning and school started at 8:15. It would take him at least 20 minutes to get to Capsule Corp. with the Flying Nimbus, ten more to catch up with Vegeta and Trunks, and another 35 to get to Satan City from Capsule Corp. It was a tight schedule and he had to get going soon.

"GOHAN!!" shouted Goten running out of the house and hugging his brother around the waist.

"Glad you're up buddy," said Gohan, kneeling down to hug his brother back, "Well, you take care of mom while I'm gone, okay?"

"'Kay!" replied Goten.

"Later!" said Gohan, hopping on Flying Nimbus and heading out to West City.

Vegeta and Trunks were finishing up a training session at 70x normal gravity. Vegeta wanted Trunks to be stronger than Goten, but with Gohan having started training him a year ago, he had to step up Trunks's training. When they were finished, they felt Gohan's energy signature land outside and went out to greet him.

Gohan was waiting in the living room while Bulma did a few last touches. Gohan smiled as he saw Vegeta and Trunks walk in.

"What's up, Trunks?" asked Gohan.

"The usual," replied Trunks, "Training. How's Goten doing?"

"Doing fine," replied Gohan, "Vegeta, you're not pushing Trunks too hard now, are you? We wouldn't want him unable to compete in the Tournament."

"He's doing just fine," said Vegeta, "He's accelerating at an even faster pace than you did on Namek. He can already handle Frieza even in his third transformed state."

"Wow," said Gohan, impressed, "Better watch my back or else you'll be able to beat me soon enough."

"Maybe not THAT soon, Gohan," said Trunks, "I still have a long way to go to match your power."

"Well, it's finished," said Bulma, walking in, "I just completed the modifications you asked for, Gohan.'

"Thanks," said Gohan, putting on the watch and activating it. His clothes changed to a light blue body shirt underneath a gold cloth vest similar to a toga. Sunglasses were just above his head. His boots and gloves were white as before. He quickly changed to Gohan2's body and went Super Saiyan.

"I still wonder how you're smarter than your father when you make style choices like that," commented Vegeta.

"Well, at least it's better than being 'The Great Saiyaman'. That just got embarrassing when I thought back on it. It's just 'The Gold Fighter' this time around."

"Why 'Gold Fighter', Gohan?" asked Trunks.

"I'll let Vegeta tell you," said Gohan, "I'm late for School. Later!"

Gohan quickly grabbed his bag from the couch, ran outside and hopped back on Nimbus, after turning his suit and body back to what they were before.

When Gohan landed in Satan City, it was already 7:50. He had to run through the City to get to school without anyone noticing. So, keeping to the back alleys and lesser used roads, he made his way through Satan City until he came upon a bank. The front doors slammed open, revealing bank robbers trying to leave before the cops arrive.

'Well,' thought Gohan, moving to a good hiding spot to transform, 'It's time for "Gold Fighter's" debut.'

'Go for it,' replied Gohan2.

Gohan pushed the button and became the Gold Fighter. He leapt up to the roof to see the robbers waiting for one last man before leaving. He put his glasses into place as he smirked at the robbers: boy, were they going down. He jumped out and landed between them and the bank.

"That's a rather big withdrawal you're making," said Gohan, "But there ARE better ways of getting it without guns!"

"Who's the freak!?" shouted the driver.

"I don't know," said one of the crooks in the back, "But he's dead meat!"

Both of the crooks in the back of the truck started shooting at Gohan, only for him to disappear behind them and with a quick blow to each of them, sent them into unconsciousness on the ground. The fourth robber came running out, only to see his comrades falling off the truck. He pulled out his gun, but before he could fire, Gohan quickly got in front of him and took his gun in a matter of a second.

"Hey now!" said the now nervous fourth robber, "Let's not be too hasty."

He started sweating when he saw Gohan twist his gun out of shape and dropped it to the floor.

The driver used this distraction to try and get away, only for Gohan to super speed in front of him and stop his car effortlessly with one hand.

"It's not nice to leave your friends behind," said Gohan, lifting the truck with both hands and bringing it back down hard, taking out the tires. He walked to the driver side and plucked the scared stiff driver from his vehicle and walked him back to his 'friends'. He placed him down with his comrades and turned to the police.

"I think you can take it from here," said Gohan, before flying off to another part of the city, not noticing Videl had gotten to the scene on her way to school.

"What happened here?" asked Videl.

"It was amazing, Videl," said an old man, who had watched it all, "This Gold Fighter just appeared from the skies and took these robbers out in a matter of 2 minutes."

"I saw that," said Videl, "But who is he?"

"I don't know, but from looking at his face and hair, I would say he looked like that friend of yours you told me about. Gohan, I think his name was."

"That couldn't've been Gohan, could it?" said Videl, making her way into school, "The last time I saw Gohan was over 2 years ago."

She settled down into her class, not knowing that a new, or rather old, friend was on his way.

It didn't take long for Gohan to check in with the Principal and be escorted to his first class, which just happened to be English.

"Good morning Class," said the principal, getting his class's attention, "I have an announcement to make. We have a new student joining us this year."

Gohan walked into class, immediately recognizing Sharpner and Erasa beside Videl. He gave a small smile, trying not to seem overbearing.

"Introduce yourself, son," said the principal.

"My name is Gohan Son," said Gohan, noticing the reaction he got out of Videl. This would plague her to find out if he was really her friend from long ago. He wasn't too worried, as she never saw him outside of Super Saiyan before.

"Now, is there an open seat for Mr. Son here?" asked the principal.

"Right here!" spoke up Erasa, causing Gohan2 to chuckle at the memory of this happening last time.

Soon class got started and Erasa introduced herself and Videl to Gohan.

"The name's Erasa, with an 'E', and this is my best friend Videl," said Erasa.

"Oh, you don't mean Videl, as in Videl Satan, daughter of the World Champ, Hercule, do you?" asked Gohan, trying not to smirk.

"You know me?" asked Videl, still wondering if this Gohan and her friend, Gohan, were one and the same.

"I've seen you're picture in the paper before, at the fifth anniversary of the renamed Satan City."

Videl had the decency to blush a bit and look away, considering she wasn't all that happy during that time. She then remembered seeing him outside the bank before he disappeared into the alley, most likely to keep himself safe.

"Hey," said Videl, her confidence back, "Didn't I see you outside the bank this morning?"

"I don't think so," said Gohan, sweating a bit.

"I did see you. I saw you duck into an alley just before the Gold Fighter showed up."

"Really," said Gohan, surprised that Videl jumped to the wrong conclusion, "Well, I didn't want to be plastered on the wall by a bullet on my first day of school. I just ducked out the other end of the alley after seeing the Gold Fighter stop the truck with just one hand."

Soon they quieted down so as to NOT get called by the teacher.

That afternoon, in P.E. class, the group was playing Baseball.

"Hey nerd," teased Sharpner, "Have you ever heard of baseball?"

"I've seen a game or two," replied Gohan.

"Wow," said Sharpner, unimpressed, "You can have him."

He walked off.

"Thanks," said Videl sarcastically.

"Back off, he's new," defended Erasa, "Besides, I bet he could think of a few good strategies, since he's that smart."

"Fine," relent, Videl, not wanting to displease her female best friend. She turned to Gohan, "Head to right field, okay?"

"Sure," said Gohan, before grabbing his glove and walking out there.

After a couple of innings with no scores, Sharpner decided to hit a high fly to right field, way above Gohan's head. Gohan smirked as he jumped into the air on reflex and caught the ball with ease, before remembering what he was doing, began falling fast. Bending his legs, he caught himself without showing off too much. He lightly threw the ball to third base, getting the other runner out. He slowly jogged back to the dugout, trying hard to ignore the stares he was getting. He played off the Coach's praise by saying it was SHOES of all things, before getting ready to bat. He went to the left side of the home plate and got ready for whatever Sharpner threw at him.

"Don't go easy just because I seem like a nerd, Sharpner!" taunted Gohan, "It wouldn't do your team good to underestimate me."

"Oh, don't worry," said Sharpner, ready to scare him into next week, "I'm not underestimating you at all!"

He threw a fastball directly at Gohan's head.

Gohan, expecting the hit, let the baseball hit the side of his head.

'Did I feel a mosquito bite, Gohan?' thought Gohan2.

'Nope, just Sharpner thinking he could take our head off,' replied Gohan.

"Um, sir," said Gohan, turning to the wide-eyed Coach, "If I'm not mistaken, I would say that was a deliberate throw to the head. Doesn't that mean that Sharpner should be thrown out for unsportsmanlike conduct?"

"You're absolutely right," said the Coach, trying to get his head around the fact that Gohan had a skull made of steel, "Sharpner, you're out of the game."

"WHAT!?" shouted Sharpner, wondering WTF just happened.

"You intentionally threw at Gohan's head, even if he did duck, that was deliberate, so you are OUT!" replied the Coach, "Don't forget to take your base, Gohan."

"Right," said Gohan, walking to first base, handing the bat off to one of his teammates, who was still in shock, "HEY Sharpner! Try to keep it clean next time!"

Sharpner walked off the field in shame.

'Wow, it's like they've never seen a Half-Saiyan play Baseball before,' commented Gohan2, before chuckling, 'Oh, wait! They HAVEN'T!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!'

'Be nice, Gohan2,' replied Gohan, trying to keep his chuckles down as well.

After school, Gohan managed to shake off Sharpner and Erasa as he made his way out of school. He noticed Videl trying to follow him, so he ducked around a building and super speeded up to the roof. He looked down to see Videl looking left and right for him.

'Sorry Videl,' thought Gohan, as he changed into the Gold Fighter, 'I'll tell you eventually, but not now.'

So, Gohan flew off back to his home at Mount Pao.

The next day, Gohan took Goten over to Bulma's house to play with Trunks while he and Vegeta had their weekly spar. Afterwards, Gohan and Goten were heading home when Gohan noticed a car running wild on the road. Gohan jumped off while changing into the Gold Fighter.

"Gohan, what are you doing? Mom expects us home for supper," asked Goten.

"Goten," replied Gohan, "Head on home with Nimbus, he knows the way. I'll be there shortly. Duty calls."

Gohan brought up two fingers to his head and used instant transmission to teleport away.

"Aww man!" whined Goten, "I've got to learn that Instant Transmission trick."

So, Goten went home with Nimbus, leaving Gohan behind to deal with the renegade car.

The two roadsters were carrying on when the Gold Fighter appeared in front of them and used one hand to stop the car, much like the truck the day before.

"I think there are a few rules of the road you need to go over in remedial driving school," said the Gold Fighter, "Unless you want to learn in prison!"

"Just who ARE you!?" the thugs wondered.

"I am the Gold Fighter, sworn to protect the law from lawbreakers, like you," was the short reply.

"We're sorry," they apologized, having heard about the Gold Fighter who stopped a robbery with just his bare hands.

"Keep the road rage to a minimum, and I'll let you off with a warning," smirked Gohan.

"Sure, thanks Great Gold Fighter," said the driver, getting back into the car with his buddy.

"NOT GREAT!" said Gohan, his right eye twitch from remembering the Cold brothers' versions of 'The Great', "JUST 'Gold Fighter'!"

"SORRY!" said the driver, before driving off at ten below the speed limit.

Gohan just chuckled as he turned to watch them drive off.

'Guess that's it for the day, huh, Gohan?' asked Gohan2.

'You bet,' replied Gohan, his stomach starting to rumble, 'Let's get home to eat some good ol' home cooking.'

Gohan brought up two fingers to his forehead and used Instant Transmission to head home.

The following Monday morning, Gohan walked out, prepared for another day of school. He called out the Flying Nimbus, which came instantly.

"Hey, Nimbus," said Gohan, "I know we've had good times, but I think it's time to pass you on to Goten. Hope that's alright with you."

The cloud, in response, went to hug Goten, as it reminded him of Goku so long ago. Goten returned the hug with enthusiasm, glad to know he could use it to fly around Mount Pao all he wanted to now.

Gohan used Instant Transmission to make sure he was on time for school.

Gohan landed on the building he used to hide from Videl before and split with Gohan2.

"Alright," said Gohan, "I'll hold down the fort at school while you patrol the city. If Videl gets a call, then I'll let you know."

"Sure," said Gohan2, taking to the skies as the Gold Fighter, "But you owe me a spar when we get home."

"We'll have plenty of time to spar once the tournament comes around. We'll spar all day when I'm out of school."

"Later," said Gohan, jumping down and walking into school with the other students, casually.

It didn't take too long before Videl was needed anyways. Videl left from Physics class in a hurry while Gohan closed his eyes for a moment, relaying the info to Gohan2, who responded quickly by landing on the roof near the bus terminal.

Gohan2 knew that stopping the creeps now would only make Videl feel jealous that she wasn't getting any action anymore, so he waited until he saw Videl's copter fly by before pursuing the bus himself. It didn't take long before Videl got into the bus and started beating up on the kidnappers. Unfortunately, in her fury of punches, she neglected to notice herself knocking out the driver, sending him into blissful sleep.

That didn't help the fact that the bus was going over a cliff. Gohan2 rushed down the side of the cliff and caught the bus before it crashed. He flew back up and set the bus down nice and easy. The elder group thanked him for his courageous act.

"Just who are you?" asked Videl, a bit shyly.

"I am the Gold Fighter," responded Gold Fighter, "I shall shine the light on the darkness of lawlessness. I shall protect Satan City from evil villains who wish to disrupt the peaceful way of life. I shall protect those in need. Thank you for your help, Miss Satan. I shall take my leave."

The Gold Fighter then rose up and flew off, back towards Satan City.

'A bit tame, don't ya think?' asked Gohan, from the mental plane.

After school, Gohan met up with Gohan2 and rejoined, using Gohan2's body so as to not arouse suspicion.

'It was perfect for on the spot. Besides, I don't think you want to spend your free time thinking up catchphrases for your super hero, do you?'

'Right,' thought back Gohan, before they landed at home. Gohan changed back to normal before heading inside.

"I'm home," said Gohan, walking inside.

"Ah good," said Chi Chi, "Just in time for dinner."

After dinner, Gohan2 filled Goten in on what happened while Gohan worked on homework.

(AN5)

The next morning, Gohan woke up late, and had to use Instant Transmission to get to school on time, instead of early. He went in through the front door, completely avoiding Angela since he forgot that he wore his teddy bear underwear the day before, and wanted to avoid the date, if possible.

However, fate has a funny way of keeping things on track and he saw Angela staring straight at him in the hallway. Sighing, he walked straight up to her and looked her in the eye.

"Look, I know what you saw yesterday, but if you don't want trouble, I suggest keeping it to yourself," said Gohan, looking Angela straight in the eye.

"But why? I've always wanted to go on a date with you, and I'll tell everyone what I saw yesterday if you don't go out with me," replied Angela, trying to stay strong under the gaze of Gohan.

"Blackmail is so beneath you Angela," said Gohan, in a common sense tone, "You're a sweet girl. Don't rely on underhanded tactics to get what you want, you'll only end up hurting yourself."

And with that, Gohan left for class, leaving Angela standing there, thinking about what he said.

Later, Gohan saw Angela looking a bit sad on her way in, but upon looking at him, she nodded in understanding at what he said earlier. Gohan smiled back before paying attention on the lesson.

The next day, Gohan was walking around town, looking for a gift to buy for her mother's birthday (AN6), when a fire broke out on a nearby building. By the time the Gold Fighter got there, Videl had tried releasing the water in the tank, but got her hands burnt in the process. Gohan punched a hole into the tank and allowed the water to safely fall through the building, putting out the fire.

Videl, upon returning home that night, wondered just who was the Gold Fighter, and why he seemed familiar.

Hercule, who had seen his daughter walk by with a dazed look on her face, he smiled in sympathy.

'Sorry Videl,' he thought, 'I can't tell you the truth, not until you figure it out for yourself.'

He resumed his journey to the kitchen, looking to have some supper after a good workout.

The next morning, Gohan was flying towards Satan City yet again, when he noticed Videl flying next to him about a football field away.

'Just great,' thought Gohan.

'Why not mess with her head?' suggested Gohan2, 'Let me lead her through the city while you get to class.'

'Alright, but I've never done Instant Transmission like this before. Let's see what happens.'

Gohan used his super speed to separate himself from Gohan2 and fell a few inches before using Instant Transmission to get to school, leaving Gohan2 to lead Videl on a wild goose chase.

After letting Videl find him in the park, she immediately demanded his name.

"I'm the Gold Fighter," responded Gohan2, "Sworn to protect the peace in Satan City, Miss Satan. Shouldn't you be on your way to class?"

Videl walked carefully over to him and, without warning, tugged on his hair.

"That doesn't tickle you know," responded Gohan2 in an annoyed voice.

"Oops," said Videl, immediately letting go of his hair, thinking it was a wig or something, "I'm sorry."

"You shouldn't invade privacy like that, Miss Satan," said Gohan2, moving over to her helicopter, "Someone just might want to do the same to your property."

Gohan2 flew away with her helicopter, leaving Videl late for school.

Gohan had to sweatdrop when Videl got excused for her tardiness. Gohan knew what Gohan2 put her through, considering it took ten minutes for her to access the roof where her copter was. Videl just glared at him as if he was the one who put it there, which he wasn't.

(AN7)

During the Lunch Hour for school, Gohan was walking to the meeting place with Gohan2 when a cop car zoomed by along with another pair of reckless drivers. The reckless drivers drove the police car off the road and into the side of a building. Gohan ran to cut them off.

"Ya know," taunted Gohan, "It's not nice to run police off the road."

The two turned to him.

"Oh, really?" asked the driver of the car, a big ol' 'strong' guy, "Well, that's gonna be nowhere near as nice as what I'm gonna do to ya face!!"

The big guy grabbed the front of Gohan's shirt, intent on pummeling him into the ground; however, before the first punch connected, Gohan ducked down and back flipped into his martial arts stance.

"If you want NOT nice, stick around for another 10 seconds…" started Gohan, before noticing Videl there, "Videl!?"

This distracted Gohan enough to get punched on the left side of his face by the bigger thug, and he allowed the force to send him to the ground, sending Videl into action. After sending the goons running, Videl went to check on Gohan.

"Everything okay? That looked like a nasty hit," said Videl.

"I'm alright Videl," said Gohan, turning around, revealing his non-injured face, "That guy needs to work out more, I hardly felt a thing."

"How??" asked Videl, looking bewildered.

"I took a baseball to the head a couple of weeks ago from Sharpner without a scratch. I think I could take a punch from the likes of him."

"Right," said Videl, sweatdropping whilst chuckling a bit, remembering the incident.

That afternoon in class, the police called Videl about the Mayor being held hostage. Gohan alerted Gohan2 to be ready for anything.

By the time Gohan2 arrived, as the Gold Fighter of course, Videl had already confronted the Red Shark Gang. He looked towards the leader and almost busted out laughing. It was a Nappa look-alike with a Russian accent. Videl was handling the Nappa look-alike until the others joined in, shooting at Videl's feet and giving Nappaman (AN8) a free hit, sending her into the bushes. Gohan2 thought it best to intervene then. He landed on the steps, only to find a gun aimed for his neck. He just casually reached back and bent the neck of the gun 180 degrees from its proper point, scaring the HFIL of the gunmen.

"I'll warn you once: Leave now, or face the consequences," dared the Gold Fighter.

"Just who are you?" demanded Nappaman.

"The Gold Fighter," said Gohan2, causing Nappaman's eyes to widen a bit. It seemed as if word has reached other cities about the Gold Fighter.

"HEY!! I didn't ask for your help! I can handle this!!" shouted Videl.

"I know you can," replied Gohan2, throwing Videl off slightly, "But just because you don't NEED help, doesn't mean you couldn't use help."

Gohan2 demonstrated this by super speeding by all the thugs, taking their guns and bending each one before letting them fall to the ground.

"I think things will be much fairer without guns," continued Gohan2, "Wouldn't you agree, Miss Satan?"

Videl's look of anger didn't leave her face, because she was annoyed that he had to make a point.

In response, she proceeded to beat up on all off the thugs, starting with Nappaman. With the mayor free, the Gold Fighter was about to leave when Videl stopped him.

"Thanks, I think," said Videl with a smile.

"Anytime," responded Gohan2.

"This doesn't change things, you know," countered Videl, her smile turning into a smirk, "I'll find out who you REALLY are, sooner or later."

"Maybe one day, I'll tell you," said Gohan2 in a voice that reminded Videl of Gohan from 7 years ago. He used the distraction to use Instant Transmission to get to another part of the city.

While out on his usual check up of Goku's animal friends, Gohan found Goten at Chobi's family nest. Chobi being a friend of theirs recently since he just hatched days ago. Gohan wondered where he would be at this time when it hit him: the circus! He quickly got Goten to not worry about Chobi while telling him they needed to get home. Gohan knew Toto would be out for blood if he didn't get Chobi back soon.

Back at the Satan Mansion, Hercule was reviewing the footage of the last World Martial Arts Tournament.

(AN9)

Videl walked in with drinks for them.

"Ya know, if I remember correctly, the last champion's name was Goku, right Daddy?" asked Videl.

"Yep, and he was as strong as they come. He battled that demon lord Piccolo years ago and has since been missing from the Tournaments."

"Wasn't he same Goku that fought at the Cell Games?"

"Yes, yes he was. He gave his life for the sake of the Earth and I honor it to this day. Being world champ isn't easy, especially since you're protecting the REAL champ: like Gohan. He's a TRUE fighter."

"There just so happens to be a boy named Gohan in my class," said Videl, feeling slightly nervous bringing this subject up, "I don't know, but somehow I get the feeling he's the same Gohan I met 7 years ago, but there's so many differences. And then there's that Gold Fighter…"

"He also reminds you of Gohan, doesn't he? Because of the Golden hair and the abilities he has," said Hercule, giving a sad smile to his daughter, "I'm sure he'll come see you again. He told you he would."

"But that was over 2 years ago. I don't think he's coming back," said Videl, tears forming in her eyes.

Hercule immediately got up from his chair and brought Videl into a hug.

"It's alright," said Hercule, "If there's one thing I know about Gohan, it's that he keeps his promises, no matter how long it takes."

"Thanks, Daddy," said Videl, hugging her father back, comforted to give Gohan more time.

She just wasn't aware how little time she needed to see her blond friend again.

Back at the Son residence, a TV announcement revealed where Chobi was taken.

"You know him?" asked Chi Chi.

"Yeah," said Gohan, "Dad's known his parents since he was a kid himself."

Chi Chi gave a 'yeah right, Goku's never grown up since I've met him' look at Gohan, who sweatdropped.

"You know what I mean, mom."

"You have to help him, Gohan," urged Goten.

"Don't worry, I'll handle everything," promised Gohan.

Since there wasn't school the next day, Gohan went straight to the circus, trying to free Chobi without a hassle. He met with the Circus owner.

"Excuse me sir," said Gohan in a cold tone, "If you release that dinosaur to me right now, I won't have to involve the Police."

"Get lost kid," said the owner, not threatened in the least, "I got him fair and square. That mountain region isn't covered by Satan Police jurisdiction.

"But it IS under mine," said Gohan, his voice growing colder.

"What are you going to do: file a formal complaint? Don't make me laugh," said the owner.

"You asked for it," said Gohan, walking away, "Don't come crying to me if that Dino gets returned to his family by someone who ISN'T as forgiving as me."

After the show, Gohan turned into the Gold Fighter, and moved to the back of the Circus area. He found Chobi's cage easily and approached him. He raised his sunglasses.

"Hey Chobi, it's me. It's Gohan," said Gohan, as he released Chobi. He fixed his sunglasses, picked up Chobi, and carried him piggyback style as he tried to leave.

No sooner than getting five steps away, a worker stopped him.

"Where do you think you're going?" demanded the worker.

"Doing my good deed for the day and returning a lost child to his parents," replied Gohan as he walked off.

The worker charged after him, only for Gohan to speed away to the sidewalk. He then took to the air as he made his way back to Chobi and his home: Mount Pao.

Halfway across the city, Chobi got scared of being so high up that he pulled on Gohan's hair.

"Chobi," said Gohan, trying to keep airborne through the pain of his hair being pulled, "That hurts!"

Soon he had to land as to not drop Chobi. He was about to take off again when he heard sirens behind him.

"Great," said Gohan, "He's the thief, yet I'm getting blamed for stealing. Thank you irony."

Gohan flew off again, getting to another part of the city, only to be stopped by Videl.

'Great,' thought Gohan, 'Gohan2, can you handle this?'

'Why not,' replied Gohan2, looking for something to do.

Gohan separated from Gohan2 and moved into a nearby alleyway, out of sight.

"Well, well," said Videl, getting out of her copter, "If it isn't the Gold Fighter, not so Golden NOW, huh?"

"You misunderstand the situation, Miss Satan," said Gohan2, "The one you're looking for is the Circus owner. He stole this young dinosaur from his home. I'm simply returning him."

"No, I understand perfectly," said Videl, "You thought you were above the law just because you saved a few people here and there."

"Unless you have faulty memory, I saved YOUR life too."

"That was different. You're the one I'm going to protect this City from NOW!"

"Very well," said Gohan2, sighing, "I'm just going to have to convince you another way."

Videl charged Gohan2 while Gohan2 moved to the defensive while not letting go of Chobi. Soon Gohan ran out and joined the crowd to see Chobi on the ground while Gohan2 was playing follow the leader with Videl.

Gohan noticed the Circus owner using his whip on Chobi and decided to intervene. He tackled the guy down and wrestled him for the whip.

"Gohan?" asked Videl, stopping her attack.

"He knows that the dinosaur belongs with his family. No child, no matter who it is, should ever grow up without a mother or a father," said Gohan2, with such conviction that reminded Videl of how she and Gohan met.

(Flashback)

"NO!" said Gohan, hurriedly, "Not at all. I heard about your mom and thought you could use someone who understands how you feel."

"How would you know how I feel?" asked Videl, turning away, trying to hide the bitter tears threatening to show themselves.

"It's complicated to explain, but I've lost a parental figure before, so I know how it feels."

"Really?" asked Videl.

(Flashback End)

'Gohan?' thought Videl before she heard Chobi cry out in an echoing voice.

"Oh no," said Gohan, having gotten the whip away from the circus owner.

In less than a minute, Toto and his wife flew over Satan City, looking for their lost child.

"Now do you believe me?" said Gohan2.

"Yeah," said Videl, in a faraway voice.

"Help out your friend while I try to calm them down," said Gohan2, flying up into the air.

"Right," said Videl, clearing her head and rushing over to where Gohan and Chobi were.

"Are you alright, Gohan?" asked Videl.

"I'm fine, but Chobi's parents won't be unless I can calm them down," said Gohan, giving Chobi to Videl.

"Wait! The Gold Fighter's handling it!"

"That's exactly why I need to be up there," said Gohan, flying up into the air.

Gohan and Gohan2 met in the air.

"What are you doing?" asked Gohan2.

"What I should've done in the first place," replied Gohan, "Talk with them."

Gohan got in front of Toto. Toto was able to recognize Gohan as his friend and stopped in front of him, hovering in place.

"Toto," said Gohan, "Chobi's safe. My friend down there is someone I trust. I'll give Chobi back, just wait here."

Toto nodded. Gohan landed back down in front of a shocked Videl.

"I believe I need give Chobi back to his parents now, Videl," said Gohan.

"Right," said Videl, her voice faraway again.

She allowed Gohan to take Chobi from her and float back up to give him to Toto.

"Gohan can fly…" said Videl, remembering something from about 6 years ago.

(Flashback)

"I don't think we need to warm up if you're already starting out like that," replied Bardock, turning Super Saiyan as well, looking strikingly like his son as a Super Saiyan, "Show me your best!"

Bardock then disappeared in super speed, forcing Gohan to already move at super speeds to counter his grandfather's initial attack. Gohan immediately moved the battle to the air and Bardock was happy to comply by following him up there. Soon they started exchanging a fury of Ki Blasts, canceling each other out before moving to physical attacks again. Gohan moved to the defensive to lure Bardock into a false sense of security before using Instant Transmission to get behind him and blast him in the back with a Masenko HA!

Bardock recovered before hitting the ground and, after lightly touching the arena, flew back up in the air at super speeds, catching Gohan off guard. Bardock took the advantage and pummeled his grandson across the sky, before Gohan smirked and disappeared in an after image. Bardock turned around to see two Gohan's, both Super Saiyans.

"Looks like you've gotten some tricks your father hasn't," commented Bardock, before powering up further to defend against the two Gohans. Gohan and Gohan2 started moving around at super speeds, one moving in with a few quick strikes before moving back out and letting the other go in for a few attacks, before leaving and repeating the cycle. Bardock took the split second brake between attacks to pulse out an energy burst, knocking both Gohans flying down to the ground. Gohan2 quickly remerged with Gohan and Gohan recovered before hitting the ground. He landed back on the arena, as did Bardock.

"I think it's time to show a technique I've learned, in a similar manner King Vegeta learned a new trick," said Bardock smirking, before moving into a familiar position.

Gohan's eyes widened for a second before narrowing again.

"Why is it that I've started using Kamehameha in every fight since the Cell games?" pondered Gohan, moving into the stance as well.

"KA! ME! HA! ME!" started Gohan and Bardock, before disappearing.

"HAAAAAA!!" came the Super Saiyans' voices from about a mile up. The crowd looked up as a HUGE explosion ensued. When the smoke cleared, Bardock and Gohan were exchanging blows before they both crashed on the arena. When the smoked cleared from the impact, Gohan and Bardock were separated: Bardock falling out of Super Saiyan while Gohan2 prevented Gohan from doing the same. Videl jumped up onto the stage and ran to her blonde friend.

"You alright, Gohan?" asked Videl.

(Flashback End)

(AN10)

Videl was brought back by the Circus own running over with a police gun, demanding 'his' dinosaur back.

'I don't think so,' thought Videl, bringing a pair of handcuffs out and throwing with precise aim. The handcuffs knocked the gun out of his hands, but not before a shot was fired.

This scared Toto into attacking the nearest target: Videl. The Gold Fighter jumped in the way and punched him down, but not before receiving a scratch in return.

'Ouch,' thought Gohan, feeling a scratch forming on his cheek.

The Gold Fighter picked up Toto while Gohan picked up Chobi and both of them flew up to meet Chobi's mother and the five of them flew towards Mount Pao.

By the time the five of them got back to the mountains, Goten was riding on Nimbus to meet them.

"GOHAN! GOHAN2! CHOBI!!" shouted Goten, recognizing his brother, his 'other' brother, and his young Dinosaur friend, "YEAH! EVERYONE'S BACK!"

They returned the happy family safe to their nest before returning home, Gohan2 merging back with Gohan upon landing.

The next morning, back at school, Gohan was running late to class. He was stopped by Videl on the way to class.

"Hey Gohan," said Videl, "Nice seeing you here."

"Really?" asked Gohan, "Look, if this is about yesterday, I can explain. Just wait until after class."

"Oh, lookie here," said Videl, peeling off the band-aid from Gohan's cheek, "Isn't that something? I saw the Gold Fighter get scratched there yesterday, but you were there as well. Care to explain that one Gohan. I noticed it as you were leaving."

"WHAT THE HFIL DID I DO TO DESERVE THIS!!" shouted Gohan, in a quiet voice so only Videl could hear him.

"Let's see: lie to me, keep lying to me even after I asked you about it, lie about keeping in touch," said Videl, angrily, "The list goes on and on. You're the same Gohan I met 7 years ago, aren't you?"

"Yes," sighed Gohan, "But like I said, I can explain everything. Just wait until after class."

"Fine, but you know what you have to do to keep me quiet right?"

"Uh, what?"

"Participate in the upcoming World Championships," explained Videl, as if to a 5th grader, "Also, teach me how to fly. I've never learned because you never got around to teaching me. So now, you're going to do it, or else."

She smiled as she walked to class, but not before giving Gohan a kiss on the cheek.

"By the way," said Videl, looking back, "It's great to see you again, Gohan."

Gohan just stood there, blushing at Videl's kiss. He knew things were getting wacky; he just hoped he could stay sane through all of it.

(Chapter End)

Well, there you go… The first chapter of the sequel to 'Gohan's Redemption' is up and ready for Reviewing.

AN1: I think I just signed these guys' death warrants with that line.

AN2: Well, Goku and Bulma's relationship DID develop into a kinda brother-sister relationship, somehow.

AN3: This refers to the fourth Dragonball animated movie that feature more of the red ribbon army. I don't really consider it cannon, just an interesting alternate journey for the two of them.

AN4: LOL. Yet I'm trying to work this in somehow, just be patient.

AN5: Yep, Goten knows about Gohan2, and the fact that they're separate in personality. He just has fun with Gohan2 while Gohan is off sparing or checking in with the other animals of Mount Pao.

AN6: TOTALLY RANDOM REASON FOR BEING THERE, F! T! W!!

AN7: Technically, he wasn't. Gohan2 has a separate personality than Gohan; remember?

AN8: Nappaman: the name I'm giving the boss of the Red Shark Gang. It saves me from using 'Nappa look-alike' the entire time.

AN9: He's reviewing the footage from the Tournament he won. Not the Galactic Tournament.

AN10: I hope you liked the usage of Flashbacks for this timeline, because it was something I'd thought of for Videl to figure everything out in this chapter.

Vegeta: Hopefully you'll put more of me in there, as I only got in a few scenes.

Piccolo: I only got in one scene, and I'M ONE OF THE THREE PEOPLE THAT WENT BACK IN TIME!!

RDF1: I'll get both of you in more in the next chapter, that's when the fun starts heating up.

Gohan: What about me? You've left me in a bind.

RDF1: I'll get you out of it… eventually.

(Vegeta/Piccolo/Dx: Laughs)

Vegeta: Yeah, don't worry Gohan; I'm sure you'll get out of it, when you're 30!!

(More laughing)

Aw well, hoped you liked it as more will be posted soon.

Later,

RDF1