A Demi-Saiyans Vow Chapter4

Disclaimer: The characters involved in this story in no way belong to me. Dragonball Z belongs to Akira Toriyama and Toei Animation. This is purely a work of fan fiction.

Summary: Post Cell Games. Gohan decides that he wouldn't let anything endanger his loved ones again. He would make sure the Earth would be protected. He would do what needed to be done, whatever the cost, unlike his father

Author's Notes

Sorry about the lengthy delay for this update, but to put it lightly, let's just say that I've had a few problems going on, which means I now have little free time. I'll try to update this whenever I can, but updates are probably going to take a while until I sort this out. I'll do what I can though, so please be patient, I'm not abandoning this.

Anyways on with the chapter. This one will be the last filler before things start moving on.

Chapter 4

Videl was tired. She was once more facing off with one Son Gohan. She could feel a sweat drop pour down the side of her neck, only to disappear under her over shirt. She breathed in heavily, taking a moment to watch her opponent. The saiyan seemed to be in a similar condition to her, looking slightly worse for wear and also taking deep breaths. I have to beat him this time. He's won all five matches so far, but I am getting closer and closer. For once he actually looks pretty much as tired as I am, so I've got to go for it.

The girl launched forward, ducking under the jab from the boy, and crashing her fist into Gohan's chest. This was followed by a chop to the throat, which was blocked, only for Videl to knock the saiyan over with a hard kick to the left knee. Not letting up, she attempted to slam her knee into the boy's chest, who only managed to slow it down enough to minimise the pain, and the aim a fist at his face, which he dodged before rolling away and coming to his feet.

Gohan studied his opponent once more, trying to ignore the throbbing in his knee, and the sharp pain at his ribs. Damn that hurt! She really is quite good. In only a few spars, she raised her skill level quite a bit. After each fight she's getting closer and closer to the point that I'm trying my hardest now.

Gohan shot forward, aiming a kick at her knee, which Videl jumped over and sent a fist at his face, which the boy ducked under, only to discover it was a feint when he felt her knee crash into his chin. A dazed Gohan stumbled back and then felt breath give way upon a crashing blow to the chest via a dropkick from Videl, which sent him sprawling out of the ring.

"Yes!" Videl cried out. "I finally beat you! I told you it was only a matter of time." she continued smugly.

Gohan got to his feet and clapped his friend on the back. "Nice one Videl, you beat me fair and square. You did brilliantly. I mean, it's not often I lose" the saiyan congratulated. What she probably doesn't realise is that she's gotten a lot stronger since the first fight. She's almost doubled her abilitysince the first fight, but since I'm staying on her level, she won't notice. Still it is disappointing to lose. Gohan looked at Videl who was laughing in delight. Well not that much, her ability is astonishingly high. Take away power levels, and she's up there with the very best. I wonder how good she'd be if she knew how to manipulate her ki. I think I'll show her someday.

Videl flushed at Gohan's compliment. Why am I blushing for? It's not as if it's rare for me to beat someone in a fight, or get praised by it. Besides, I get the feeling he's still holding back. He was definitely trying earlier, but he still hasn't shown the strength he did back in that alleyway. He sent a guy flying back several meters with a single punch for Kami's sake! Both Videl and Gohan were startled out of their thoughts by the sound of clapping behind them. The two preteens turned to find both Sharpner and Erasa behind them.

"That was amazing girl! You sure showed him that guys aren't the only ones who can fight!" exclaimed Erasa, waving excitedly at the two of them.

"Well it's not a surprise really." said Sharpner. "I mean, she is the daughter of Hercule Satan. Besides, she's never lost a match in her life!"

"Actually I have been beaten before." Videl responded, a smile on her face. I don't want to go through life without a single challenge. I want to give it my all, to try my hardest and not feel as if I'm being held back when I fight someone weaker. "Five times to be precise, all in the last two weeks." That's the best thing about sparring with Gohan. I can push my self to the limit and still find my self being challenged.

"You lost! To who?" Sharpner exclaimed in surprise.

"To Gohan over here." Videl smirked. They'll be surprised to know that I'm not all powerful. "He's actually the best person I've ever fought. Just now was the first time I ever beat him. He beat me the other times." No matter how strong you are, there's always someone else even more so.

"But how? I mean Hercule is your dad. He's the current champion. And you've been trained ever since you were a kid!" Erasa protested.

"So is he. The child of a former champion I mean." Videl explained. "Gohan's the son of Son Goku and Son Chichi, and you know who they are right? Besides, he's also been training since he was a kid." All of a sudden, Erasa squealed happily, the three others looking at her in amazement.

"Oh this is amazing!" Erasa cried. "No wonder you like him so much Videl! The two of you are perfect for each other. Both of you are martial artists from a young age who are also the children of former champions. It's like fate that the two you would be together. It's so romantic! I'm so happy for you girl!" The three other pre-teens shrank back in shock from the ecstatic girl. Sharpner looked at his fellow blonde as if she was crazy, whilst the two raven haired teens both blushed, Gohan ducking his head whilst Videl protested vehemently.

"For the last time Erasa, he is not my boyfriend!" yelled Videl. "Can't I get along with a guy without somebody teasing me?"

"Well come on Videl, it's not often you get a long with boys. I mean, look how long it took you to become friends with Sharpie here?" Erasa explained. "On top of that you haven't even known Gohan that long."

"Can we just drop it please?" asked Videl. "Besides, what do you wanna do now?"

"We came to watch that film remember?" Sharpner said. "We're gonna watch 'The Dark Knight'. It's meant to be awesome!"

"Oh yeah." Videl said in realisation. "You coming Gohan?" she invited, turning toward her new friend.

"Yeah, may as well. It's not as if I've got much else to do." said Gohan, accepting the invite. "I just need to go home and clean up first." Videl shook her head and waved him off.

"You can just clean up here, I need to as well, and it's not as if we haven't got enough bathrooms and fresh towels and stuff here." As soon as she said those words, Videl turned to stare pointedly at Erasa, who looked like she was about to say something, and said. "Don't even start Erasa! I know what you were about to say. Gohan cleaning up here will save time, there's no other reason for it. Okay?"

"But-" Erasa started, only to be interrupted by Videl.

"No buts! Come on Gohan, I'll show you to where the bathrooms are." With that the female Satan grabbed the demi-saiyans hand and dragged him off before Erasa could say anything else. Both blondes stared after the dark haired pair leaving the room in a hurry.

"Well looks like she was in a hurry." Sharpner stated. Erasa's shoulders slumped, and she sighed in disappointment.

"Yeah, and I was looking forward to teasing her as well. The two of them are just too easy." Erasa's shoulders slumped, and she sighed in disappointment. "Oh well, we may as well wait for them in the main hall."

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Cleaned up after their spar from earlier, both Gohan and Videl entered the main hall, where Erasa and Sharpner were waiting for them. Erasa waved whilst Sharpner acknowledged them with a nod. Videl was the first to talk however.

"We may as well go now, I wanna get good seats." she informed, already walking to wards the exit.

"Does it really matter?" Sharpner asked. "I mean you're the daughter of Hercule, if you wanted good seats people would give them to you."

Videl sighed and turned to face the blonde male. "Sharpner, you know I don't like it when people talk to me as if I'm my father's daughter. I'm my own person, not someone who's just an add on to my dad." I swear Gohan is the only person who treats me for myself. I don't have to think about who my father is. He doesn't care about dad, just me. To him I'm not the daughter of the saviour of the world, but just his friend. With Gohan, I can be myself."If we get good seats, I want them because we got there early like normal people, not because of who my dad is." I mean Erasa and Sharpner are okay most of the time, but they do bring it up every now and then. It's just everybody else and my supposed 'friends' at school who only see the daughter of the man who defeated Cell.

"Don't worry about girl, we'll just leave now and get there early."said Erasa. "C'mon 'Del, let's go."

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It was late in the day, the sun had already begun it's descent in the horizon, and the street were beginning to empty. A rush of people eventually exited the cinema, all amazed by what they had just witnessed. At the heart of the group, there were four pre-teens, walking stoically, lost for words. Eventually Sharpner broke the silence.

"That was friggin awesome! The action was so cool!" Sharpner exclaimed excitedly.

"I liked the Joker. He was brilliant." Videl said. "He was completely crazy, yet very clever. The plans he came up with were amazing."

"He was scary though, sometimes I couldn't watch when he was on screen." Erasa added. "You never knew what he was gonna do next. He was really gruesome at times." The four continued to walk in silence, until Videl turned to the demi-saiyan.

"What did you think of it Gohan?" she asked. Gohan continued to walk for a little while before responding.

"That was probably one of the best films I've ever seen." Gohan remarked. "But what made it for me was Batman's character, including Bruce Wayne. He has no desire to be a hero. He wants to live a normal life. But he knows that the city needs his help, that there is good that he can do, and that being Batman is more important than being Bruce Wayne. He has to sacrifice his own happiness, but it's for the greater good. That internal struggle was the best part."

"But that's just so sad. I mean, doesn't he deserve to be happy?" Erasa said. "He's the one who saves the city, he's the one who loses out, yet he get's no credit for anything." Just the opposite of my dad, Videl thought. He's completely in the public eye. How much money and fame have we received because dad beat Cell?

"But that's the thing though." Gohan continued. "He doesn't need nor want the credit. He wants to make the city a better place. Not for fame or money, but because it's the right thing to do. It's all part of being a hero. One man is not worth the lives and safety of everyone else. He knows this, and is willing to sacrifice his own needs to do what needs to be done."

Taking in the fading light, four of them left for Videl's house, engaging in light hearted conversation along the way. The three humans continued discussing the film, while Gohan gave himself to silent contemplation. Story of my life. That's probably why I liked it so much, I can relate to how he feels. All I've wanted is to be normal, to be who I wanted to be. But since I've been 3 and a half and first saw Garlic Junior, it's been one struggle after another. It's only recently that I've been in a position to be myself, to enjoy myself and to do what I want. But even that's been cut short because dear old dad decided to stay dead so I've got to take responsibility for any potential future threats.

Gohan was brought out of his reverie when he heard a shrill gasp escape the mouth of Erasa. Looking up he saw six men before him, blocking the path. It wasn't until he heard Videl growl that he realised he'd seen them before. These are the guys that attacked her back in that alleyway when we first met. Sensing others approaching, Gohan heard the rush of feet before seven more men arrived to cut them off from behind. Why do they do this? Here I was enjoying myself, and now these guys have to go ruin it. I think I'll get them to make sure not to mess with me and my friends again. The ring leader stepped forward, a smirk on his face.

"Well boys, look what we have here. It's the Satan princess and her little friends. I wonder what should we do with them?" He mocked. "I'm sure that fraud would pay a lot of money to get his little brat back. We have no use for the others though. They can just die, especially that one in the back." he continued, pointing at Gohan. His men laughed around him, eagerly awaiting what they thought was easy money.

"Get lost you creep!" yelled Videl. "Before you get your asses kicked like last time."

"Yeah but this time we have more men to take down you freakish kids." the boss snarled back.

Videl was worried. Last time she fought these guys off with the help of Gohan, there were less than half the men that there were now. There might be too many of them. On top of that I've got to worry about Sharpner and Erasa as well. I know that I've got better since then, but I'm not sure if we can take them. She then saw Gohan walk past her, anger evident in his stride. What's he doing? She continued watching as he stood directly in front of leader.

"Leave now." Gohan ordered coldly, eyes staring balefully up into the man. The man in question recoiled slightly. This is the kid that got us last time. I've got more men this time though.

"I don't think so." He replied. Gohan clenched his right fist and continued.

"Last chance. Walk away now and you'll be fine. Stay and you'll get hurt." demanded the saiyan. Erasa and Sharpner looked on in shock. What's he thinking? Sharpner though. Even Videl wouldn't be able to beat all of these so how come he thinks he has a chance?

"No." The boss remarked flatly, putting his face into the boys. "Why should we leave because of some punk like you?" Videl instinctively got ready in her stance. Things are gonna get rough now.

"Alright, you asked for it." The saiyan faced his friend. "Videl, look out for Sharpner and Erasa, I'll deal with these fools." Videl nodded at him and turned backwards to get in between the two blondes and the crooks at their rear.

As soon as she got there, she heard a loud noise. Turning back she saw that Gohan had already floored two of his opponents and a third had just sailed through the air to crash into a wall. A fourth charged him, only for the boy to side step, grab the man's arm, swing him around and hurl him into the leader with such terrific force that shattered bones could be heard on impact. Whoa. I knew he was strong, and that he was holding back against me, but this is ridiculous. How can someone at his age be so strong?

Videl's thought process was broken when Erasa screamed a warning at her. Turning back she saw two men rushing her. She dodged back from the first man, and tripped up the second, but then an unnoticed third managed to grab her by the arms. The man smirked I victory, but he forgot to take into account the girl's strength. Videl thrashed around and broke free, surprising herself at the ease in which she managed to do so, and then cracked an uppercut into the man's chin, knocking him out.

She was then tackled down to the ground by a fourth person, who managed to pin her down, despite her struggles to get free. The man raised his fist to strike at her, only to get distracted by a stone thrown at him by Sharpner. The distraction gave enough time for Gohan to come and pick up by the collar with one hand, and launch him at another crook who was struggling to rise.

The enraged boy then turned on the remaining men, who cowered away from him. "Anybody else!" he yelled. The crooks remained motionless, none of them speaking. The saiyan took another step forward, which caused them all to break and flee.

Gohan turned and walked up to the ring leader, who was struggling to rise, and pinned him to the floor with his foot. "I warned you. I told you to walk away. Why didn't you listen?" Increasing the pressure slightly, causing the man to grunt in pain, the saiyan continued. "I better not catch you anywhere near her or any of my friends again, or I swear down, you'll regret it!" Gohan then let him go, and watched as the man limped off. Nobody hurts my friends and gets away with it.

Erasa then walked over and offered her hand to Videl, who accepted it. "You okay girl?" the blonde asked.

"Yeah sure, just surprised is all." Videl replied, slightly dazed from what she had just witnessed. "How can a guy our age be so strong?" Erasa turned to where she saw Gohan staring off in the direction the man ran away to, his body still tight with suppressed rage.

"Yeah I know. I mean he beat those guys like it was nothing. Have to admit 'Del, as good as you are, he's seems even better." Erasa replied. The two of them were joined by a shocked looking Sharpner.

"That was crazy. No wonder he managed to beat you all those times. But seriously, how in the name of Kami is he so friggin strong?" added the male blonde.

Videl approached the saiyan, who seemed unaware of her presence. "You okay Gohan?" she asked. The hybrid didn't respond, and continued to stare off into the distance. "Gohan?" Videl called once more lightly tapping him on the shoulder. "What's wrong?"

The physical contact startled the boy out of his trance. At once his frame relaxed and his posture became its normal self. Gohan scratched the back of his head once more in his usual sheepish fashion. "Sorry about. I guess I kind of zoned out there huh?" the saiyan eventually replied.

"You think?" Videl remarked sarcastically. What's with him? One second he's all cold rage, and the next he's back to being his normal self.

"Anyways, are you okay? How are Erasa and Sharpner?" Gohan asked.

"Don't worry, I'm fine. So are they." She replied. "But what happened back there Gohan? I mean, how'd you do that?" Gohan's smile dropped as a frown grew on his forehead.

"I've got a bit of a temper. I don't like it when people try to hurt my friends, and sometimes I get really angry and lose control." Just like against Cell. If I hadn't, then Dad might still be alive…

"Yeah but how'd you get so strong? You weren't like that when we spar." Is he taking pity on me or something? I don't need that! I don't hide from him, so what need does he have to hide from me? "I don't need you taking it easy on me!" she yelled at the saiyan.

Gohan took a step back, raising his hands in a mollifying gesture. "No. It's not that at all. I have been holding back, but not because I'm taking it easy, but because I want to enjoy the fight and see who's the better martial artist." He explained. "I just used as much strength as you did. So if we were matched in both strength and speed, the better fighter would be the one to win, that's all." I didn't think she'd get angry about this. But it's not that much of a surprise really. She's quite prideful, although not as bad as Vegeta.

"Oh." Was all Videl said, her anger suddenly evaporating. Well I can't really be angry at him for that. He's only trying to make it fair. But that still doesn't explain his strength.

"But that doesn't tell us how you got to be so good." Erasa queried. Even Videl here would be no match for you!"

"Well the difference between me and her is that I started when I was younger." Gohan informed. "Also, the main thing is that I'm a lot more experienced, especially in actual combat."

"Hey dude." Sharpner called out. "You should enter the tournament that's coming up. Its next week. You'd probably kick some ass there!"

"Yeah, that would be so cool!" added Erasa. "Then maybe the you and Del could meet in the final, and-"

"I've already told him Erasa." Interrupted Videl. "And before you even mention it. No! It would not be romantic if we fought in the finals."

"Aww c'mon." Erasa pouted. "You never let me have any fun. Why do always stop me when I mention you and Gohan together?"

"Because Gohan and I are not together, and everyone seems to think we are." Videl replied. "We're just friends. Besides think about it. We're only 12 years old for Kami's sake!"

"Yeah but you're such a tomboy, yet never hang around with any boy's but Sharpner here. Now you meet Gohan and the two of you have so much in common it's almost cute." Erasa gushed

"Cute!" Videl yelled back. "Now your sounding like Maria! Why can't you just leave me be?"

"That's because you're too fun to tease girl." Erasa laughed. "You take things way too seriously. Lighten up." Erasa continued as the two females began to bicker.

Gohan moved towards Sharpner and whispered in his ear. "Are they always like this?"

"You have no idea." Sharpner replied, rolling his eyes.

"As funny as it is to watch, I think I'll put a stop to it." Gohan added.

"Hey Videl." The saiyan called, interrupting squabbling pair, who were gesticulating with their arms. "The tournament's in one week right?"

Giving one last glare to Erasa, Videl turned towards Gohan. "Yeah it's in a week."

"Do you mind if I invite a few of my friends?" he asked. "I think they'd like to fight as well, especially if I enter."

"Yeah sure, go ahead. The more the merrier, right?" the girl replied.

"Then I think I'll go ask them if they want to join then, before it's too late." Gohan said. "See you around Videl, you too Erasa, Sharpner." He continued with a wave.

"See you bro." Sharpner replied, nodding at the saiyan

"Later Gohan! See you soon!" Erasa called out cheerily.

"Bye Gohan, see you tomorrow." Videl added. I wonder if these friends of his are as strong as him, or even more so. It would make things interesting if they are. The last few tournaments have seemed a bit boring. Maybe they could spice things up a bit?

The saiyan was also looking forward to the tournament, believing that it would prove to be interesting. However, it wasn't for the same reasons as Videl. Gohan smirked to himself as he began his journey towards Capsule Corporation to begin asking his friends if they wanted to participate. I can't wait to see the look on Hercule's face when he sees Piccolo. When he see's the lot of us, he's gonna have a heart attack. I've got a feeling I'm gonna enjoy the tournament. Only seven days left to go now.

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And chapter 4 is finally complete!

Sorry about the Dark Knight Reference, but it served it's purpose (Hero mindset). Besides I had to put it in there, it was just that good! I'd honestly say it was just about the best single film I've ever seen. The only things that compare for me are stuff like Godfather, Star Wars and Lord of the Rings, but those are all as a series collectively, and not any film on it's own.

Oh and does anyone think Sharpner and Erasa are acting strange or lightly OOC? I was wondering because that's what my sister said when she read this.

Next up, the World Martial Arts Tournament…