Hey everybody

· This is my first story will begin 7 years after Cell Saga i.e. little before when Gohan enters High School.

· There will be no Saiyaman, only Gold Fighter.

· The pairings are Gohan and Videl.

· I don't own Dragon Ball or any other series related to it.

Published:- Jan 2018

Edited:- Oct 2019

Ø Now to begin with the story

It was yesterday when the world had started doubting the claims of Hercule Satan - self-proclaimed savior of world from Cell. It had all began with the news that interrupted every programme telecasted world wide that ruler of world - King Furry's personal aircraft had reported a fault in its engine…

Flashback

'People of Earth, we are very sorry to interrupt your Tv programmes but we have received an important news that King Furry's life is in grave danger. We have been informed that his personal aircraft has encountered a fault in the engine leading to its immediate failure, and as a result the aircraft, which was destined towards Central city airport, is likely to crash at Satan City mall in the next thirty minutes. The air crew are doing their best to solve the problem, and at the same time, King Furry has asked the people to maintain calm and given an order to the Mayor of Satan city to evacuate Satan City mall and the surrounding area within five miles of it, effected immediately. We are trying to connect our Satellite with king's aircraft which will provide us a detailed view of the event transpiring there...'

The result was instant, the entire world went into a state of chaos, the masses began praying to whatever deity there was, to protect their beloved King. The order, which came directly from the supreme authority himself, was implemented and the mall and nearby area was soon evacuated, a circular military barricade erected around the area preventing any movement inside. The students - evacuated from the school, news crew and other common folks soon gathered around the barricade, and despite the continuous orders and efforts of the police, refused to leave the area.

Among the masses, one figure - the daughter of Hercule Satan - Videl Satan was standing out, garnering a lot of attention due to her status as well as her position in the front line along with her friends - Erasa and Sharpener - due to her status as the crime fighter of Satan City.

The trio of friends were definitely worried but none was more than Erasa, "Videl, what is going to happen?"

Videl, also worried but managing to conceal the emotion, replied, "I don't know Erasa, but we should hope for the best."

Videl knew that her words were empty, lacking any form of strength and her strong will and spoken only to placate the worried girl, but she could not fault Erasa at that as she herself wasn't any better, only showing a brave upfront.

"...Yeah, let's hope." came the subdued reply of Erasa.

Clasping her hand in Erasa's, to comfort her, Videl couldn't help but think, now standing there for nearly ten minutes, how she along with others were normally sitting in their classes when the news spread like wildfire, and no later, everybody was evacuated, and now, they would witness the unfortunate event unfold before their eyes.

The fact was the source of her irritation that she - the daughter of the strongest person in the world and herself, being the second strongest person in the world - would be unable to do anything to protect the King.

Shaking her head to clear the despair, Videl glanced around her and saw a lot of people with one thing in common - worry, and then her eyes landed on Sharpener, the dark haired girl blinking in surprise seeing a subdued and quiet Sharpener. Usually, he would make a smartass comment without analysing the situation, but this time, there was a strange reflection in his eyes that spoke as if he had already accepted his fate. This clearly intrigued Videl, so certainly she couldn't help but voice her curiosity, "You are remarkably quiet today, Sharpener, not gonna say that you can do anything with those muscles you care for, as your children?"

Not caring for the sarcasm that was oozing out of Videl's question, Sharpener sighed and replied, "I hate to admit it but this is something that I believe - NO! - I know even Mr. Satan can't handle. I can't even think of anything else, because it's Mr. Satan I am talking about! the cell defeater! the champ!.." The blonde clenched his fists in evident dismay, "... and to think that there are events like this, beyond his control… I mean, he is the strongest on Earth!" he nearly shouted in the end.

Reluctantly, Videl also agreed. Her father was definitely the strongest but even he couldn't like fly or something and stop the plane mid air.

Their conversation along with everybody else's was interrupted when the reporter of STV announced to be able to connect to the King's jet, and that soon, the world would be getting a satellite view of the event transpiring several hundred feet high in the sky.

After ten seconds, what seemed to be an eternity, a picture started appearing, slowly turning from black and white to colorful and started zooming towards what seemed to be the aircraft, by tearing through the clouds.

It was then, they saw it, the plane with smoke coming from its left engine fan causing disruption of the balance leading to the right wing of jet damaged due to air pressure, further resulting in a semi-torn state such that the plane was slowly beginning to roll in a clockwise direction while simultaneously falling towards the Satan city. Needless to say the fifteen-second footage was sufficient to tell the fate of the King and his crew, only chance of survival - a miracle.

Meanwhile, a certain demi-Saiyan was training outside when he heard his mom calling him, and from the tone of his mother, he realized at once that something big had happened. So, leaving the training in between, he immediately darted towards his house. Barely a moment later, he arrived at his abode only to hear a silly question from his mother, "Gohan, how strong are you?"

Gohan could only blink in confusion, "Huh?"

Already knowing that he was his father's son, Chichi pointed towards the Tv, and it was then he listened and put the facts together that a plane was bound to crash in mid-city.

Although he was able to put two and two together, and was definitely going to help but what surprised him that his mother was panicking over the situation, an unprecedented happening as his mother never was in favour of his heroic activities.

"So, you want to know whether I can handle a falling plane or not, right?" He received a nod as an answer, "Yeah, it won't be a big deal, but is there any special reason for this, since, you know, you never want me to get into this kind of situations?"

Chichi sighed, already expecting the question and replied, "True, I have always asked you to stay away from these situations, but it isn't like you listen to me, after all, you have Son Goku's blood running in your veins...", Gohan chuckled sheepishly while rubbing the back of his head, the all familiar expression bringing a feeling of longing on Chichi's face. However, as soon as it appeared, it was gone and she continued, "...But yes, this is special because the person who is boarding the plane is King Furry."

'Oh! that's the reason' thought Gohan, knowing very well that even though his mom never met king Furry, she still respected him, the ruler of the world being one of the few persons who respected his dad, and who after his dad's victory over red ribbon army and King Piccolo, kept searching for his father for years so that he could honor the little boy and even when Mr. Satan termed KI users as tricksters, King Furry defended his dad, presenting himself as a first hand witness of the fight between King Piccolo and Son Goku. Though, the poor fellow never got to know his dad's name.

Since time was of the essence and knowing he had to save King Fury, Gohan immediately decided to act and was about to fly when his mom called, "Gohan, change to super saiyan. I don't want anybody recognising you and as soon as it is over, come back."

"Kay mom." Nodding, Gohan took off towards Satan city.

With King Furry

"Any hope?" King Furry voiced to his crew, despite the imminent catastrophe about to happen, his demeanor was totally calm.

"Sorry sir, but the damage is severe, there isn't any possible way, we can make it out alive, not to mention the malfunctioning of the parachute dispenser."

Realising the gravity of the situation and that the words spoken by him today will be his last, King Furry addressed, "Don't worry, I don't blame you for it. The situation is out of your bounds, but let's not create a somber atmosphere here but face it head on." As expected by him, his words slightly raised the spirits of the others, "Now, I would like to thank you for your efforts in serving me and the state for years, and I can't be more happy that I get to spend my last moments with you people." King Furry concluded with a bow which surprised the new recruits while the older ones, who were already used to this side of their King, could only hope for a miracle for the survival of their humble and kind king.

"I also want to give a last message to people. I hope the STV was able to connect to the Satellite", – a nod was his answer – "Well, let's do it before the link gets disrupted." Voicing, King Furry sat in front of the monitor while his crew established the connection with STV, all intentions to make a last contact with the masses possible.

With People around the Satan City

Everybody started paying attention to the STV's special transmitter when it was announced that King Furry would be giving his last message to the people of the world.

The link with the satellite was switched to the internal receiver and immediately a countdown appeared on their Tvs. 'Connecting … 3… 2…1' The countdown was followed by King furry's blurry image appearing on the screen, which soon morphed into a high resolution footage. The people, seeing their leader in what everybody believed to be his last moments, began tearing up, though not at all wanting to miss even a single glimpse of their most loyal and humble leader, so far.

"Greetings everyone, I hope you are well. Now, as you all know, due to the unfortunate event that has transpired here, this is going to be the last time, I address you all, so please pay attention. I know, the world is in a state of panic, and this couldn't be helped but I urge you to maintain the calm. The situation is beyond anyone's control but I've never been afraid of death, you can't deny the inevitable in the end."

A slight smile made its way on King Furry's face, "However, I know, this panic, this worry, all this is the direct outcome of the love and support, you feel and show for me, and l want to tell you that the feelings have always been mutual, but instead of channeling these feelings into worry and distress, I would like you to use them to achieve my dreams. In fact, call it a favor - a last request from me to all of you - that is, care for others and create a world where everybody is treated as equal. Although, I made many efforts yet I failed so I would like to pass this responsibility to you and the next King. Secondly, please make sure that no matter how much power you achieve, don't ever let it influence your decisions."

King Furry took a sip of water from the glass held by one of his attendants, "Now, as the saying goes 'Every beginning has its end' - I guess, this is mine, so without taking any further time I w..." - the masses gathered around the barricade, saw that their King getting interrupted by the pilot who was trembling and pointing towards some object. Upon seeing this strange reaction, King furry and others beside him, decided to see what was the cause of such reaction.

It was then the populace witnessed their King and his crew visibly recoiling, apparently in surprise. Confusion and slight anticipation immediately became palpable, the populace wanting to know what could be the cause? As if on cue, the satellite camera which was broadcasting the King's last words to the entire world shifted its focus out of the plane, the footage on the screens receiving the broadcast, bifurcated - one part showing the inside view of the plane and the other, showing the outer view of the east from where a sort of golden fire was flying towards the plane.

'It's a meteorite' - the cry made Videl Satan blink in surprise at the mental state of the person who shouted, finding it hard to believe that the people couldn't even comprehend that the object was ascending, not descending, despite witnessing it with their own eyes. 'Some missile fired towards the king' and other such negative remarks also started flying around, making the dark-haired girl shook her head.

All of them watched in clear anticipation, the strange scene making it difficult to even blink. It was then, they got the shock of their life when they were able to make a clear frame of a person - a male flying towards the jet, and the shock only became intensified when the said boy abruptly halted in mid air and put his hands in front, as if trying to halt the clockwise motion of the plane.

But, none was more shocked than Videl Satan, the life which she had lived in the past seven years, making it hard for her to comprehend the mind boggling scenario. 'T-this isn't possible! It's a trick!'

Videl's shock though, soon faded among the loud shouts and exclamations by the people around her, clearly surprised at the unbelievable action of the strange boy 'What's he trying to do?', 'Is he crazy?', 'I don't know how he is flying but don't tell me, he is actually trying to stop the plane with his bare hands!'

Same questions were there with King Furry's crew but King Furry suddenly started feeling hopeful as if somebody was saying to him that he will be saved, the little spark of hope igniting into a full-fledged fire of belief when the boy successfully stopped the jet in mid-motion without even a minute budging of his arms.

There was a collective gasp around the barricade as well as in the plane when the superhumanly feat transpired. Though, barely a moment later, the plane started falling along its length, but, immediately, there were two explosions on the sides of the plane, before the people registered the eradication of both the wings and the extraordinary boy blurring into view in front of the plane, successfully supporting the beak of plane on his chest, his hands implanted respectively on both sides and doing so with little to no effort at all, which otherwise would have ripped apart any normal person. The out of the world sight made most people lean forward in slight anxiety as well as awe.

A loud cheer from the assistant pilot, clearly heard from the footage, which tore through the somber and worrisome atmosphere, gave a feeling of hope to the entire world, "Hey! look here, the rate at which the altitude was decreasing is slowing down!" , The screen showing the inside view of the plane was focused on the altitude displaying meter and broadcasted to the entire world, the reduction in speed at which the altitude was decreasing, the happening becoming a symbol of hope.

In the second footage, the superhumanly boy continued carrying his efforts, the masses cheering for him all the while. For the next ten minutes people watched with bated breath as the altitude decreased from ten thousand metres to two thousand metres at which Gohan became visible to the naked eye, people turning their attention from the screens towards the building of Orange Star High above which the teenager was slowly bringing down the airplane.

It was then, everybody realized that if the plane couldn't be stopped in the next seventy five seconds, it would crash directly on the school building.

This continued for the next sixty seconds, hope and relief rapidly dwindling as everybody concluded that the decrease in time was not accompanied by a considerable decrease in speed of falling airplane.

A Single thought flashed through their minds 'the kid, whoever he is, came as angel and did good but it wasn't enough'

However, it became apparent that they were a bit too soon in accepting the fate when their eyes witnessed the most mesmerizing phenomenon ever, the airborne boy, barely ten meters above the school roof, once again ignited that golden fire around his body, and in a flash, the golden fire covered the entire plane, washing the white color of the plane in golden fire, but instead of receiving any damage, the plane was successfully stopped five feet above the school rooftop.

GOHAN

Gohan couldn't help but sigh in relief. The crazy idea of using Ki aura as a bubble around the plane had successfully worked.

By now, the media had arrived in their helicopters and Gohan, after briefly confirming them that he would be taking the aircraft towards the airport, flew away calmly, the jet supported on his hands, above his head.

After nearly ten minutes of flight with helicopters trailing him, he reached his destination and gently placed the semi-destroyed aircraft on the ground before ripping apart the door and entering the jet, only to blink in confusion when he saw the passengers onboard staring at him in disbelief, awe and surprise.

"... Are you alright?" Gohan voiced, feeling slightly awkward at becoming the object of attention of so many people.

Quickly composing himself, King Furry walked to the dark-haired teenager and addressed him, "Yes, yes, we are, but only due to your heroic efforts, young man."

"It's nothing sir, I was merely doing my duty", Gohan replied feeling a little embarrassed, not at all used to such praise while rubbing his head.

King Furry shook his head, a slight smile adorning his face, before voicing, "Well it clearly shows that not only are you powerful but humble also, however, please don't stop me from honoring your efforts as without you, neither me nor my crew would have survived.''

"Please sir, I don't want any fame or credit. It was within my capacity to protect you, and I only did...", Gohan trailed after seeing the look King Furry was giving him, so intense that it was making him nervous. Hesitantly, Gohan voiced, "Umm, is there any problem sir?"

King Furry, on the other hand, was seemingly in a trance before Gohan's words broke him out of it, "... I don't mean to pry young man but tell me, it was you at the Cell Games, wasn't it?"

The reaction was instant, Gohan started sweating profusely, the idea to be a super Saiyan to protect his identity clearly seen through as he was easily recognized from Cell Games. He wasn't sure how to respond to this and was about to began working his mind overdrive when suddenly, to his brief relief, the answer was asked as a proposal by King Furry himself, "Looking from your face, It seems that you are not comfortable with the question, but there are certain reasons why I want to know this and trust me, it is for the best of the people of earth…"

King Furry put a hand on Gohan's right biceps, not able to reach to his shoulder, "... I know, you ought to have your reasons, and I respect that, but please, we need to have this discussion. However, I realize that this is not the suitable place nor the time, so I would like you to visit me at my palace in Central City."

Gohan wasn't sure about this, but he surely didn't want to miss the only chance to get out of there lest he be surrounded by the media. Immediately, he accepted the proposal put up by the king before jumping off the plane and flying away leaving a golden streak.

No later, the airplane was surrounded by a large group of police, military, news crew and Videl Satan. King Furry immediately asked everyone to gather so he could narrate the incidents before leaving, "As everybody has already seen it, a big disaster was prevented by the heroic efforts of that young man, and I know all of you want to know who he was but believe me, even as the King of the world, it was the first time I saw him…" 'although I have my suspicions but before they are proved, I won't jump to any conclusions'.

King Furry continued. "Now regarding his abilities, I am in the same bunch as you, I have no idea how did he manage to perform that feat. Nevertheless, I, along with my crew, shall forever be in debt of that heroic young man. Another thing that is pertinent to be mentioned here is that he was the most humble boy I have ever met. Despite having such extraordinary powers he wasn't arrogant or rude, him politely refusing the reward I wanted to give him only substantiate the fact."

"His words were that if he is capable to protect somebody's life he will do it without expecting anything in return. Some people who regularly boast about their so-called achievements…" King Furry, taking a jibe at Mr. Satan, concluded, "... should learn from him."

With this, King Furry took his leave.

Immediately, media started broadcasting the news and videos that were recorded of the heroic actions of that amazing young man - as they put it - and by evening, a fanclub was already formed with the name 'The Gold Fighter Fanclub' – giving the world a new topic of discussion which would stay afresh for a long time.

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"Was it that difficult?"

"Huh?"

"Stopping the plane, I mean. It was like you were actually struggling."

"Uh... no. It was just an appearance."

"Appearance?!"

"Yeah. I thought that if I just caught the plane, stopped its fall and brought it down in a second, people would surely freak out. So, I made it look like I was actually struggling... uh... what?"

"... And they are not freaking out now?"

"Uhh... "

"A man flying without the use of any ropes, stopping a plane mid air, before bringing it down among other things is supposed to be normal?"

A moment passed.

Gohan could only chuckle awkwardly rubbing the back of his head.

Chichi could only sigh.

FLASHBACK END

The incident had left a question which had begun to lead to a series of strings consequently connecting to the world's greatest conspiracy – IF according to Mr. Satan, flying and that golden aura had been lights and tricks done by ropes and mirrors, then how had that boy performed them? It was clear that there hadn't been any ropes and lights - seriously, who the hell could tie ropes in the middle of the sky, the only way being, tying the ropes to the moon which was was definitely impossible.

And with this, had begun the implantation of seed of doubt in the hearts of the masses.

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