Videl awoke instantly and was surprised at the absence of pain she felt, in fact, she felt wonderful! She ran over to Gohan's side who appeared to be in a deep sleep. She cradled his head in her lap and gently stroked his brow. They were together again and for all time. No one would come between them, not even her father!
"I sense Tien and Yajirobe. They're alive," Piccolo exclaimed. "They're at The Lookout."
"Well, what are we doing standing around here for?" Vegeta asked. "Let's get out of here."
"Are you all right?" Chi-Chi asked Goku.
Goku stared off into the night sky. The others were happy to be alive and with their loved ones and friends. He was glad to be with Chi-Chi again but something was nagging in the back of his mind. Instead of feeling happy he still felt angry, and a little depressed.
"Goku?" Chi-Chi pressed, "What's wrong?"
"I...I don't know," he said. He took in a deep breath before continuing, "I...I need some time to clear my head, that's all."
"We won Goku!" She hugged her husband gently, "And we're together again. I thought I lost you for good this time!"
"Yeah, me too." He hugged her back, but his eyes never left the star-filled sky.
Vegeta noticed Goku's stare and easily read his demeanor. "Hey, Kakarot!"
"What is it Vegeta?"
"Are you going to let Videl carry your son back to The Lookout? I wouldn't let him live it down, you know," he said angrily.
"Hey! What's wrong with that?"
"Stay out of this Videl," Vegeta warned, the tone of his voice was that of instructor again not as one of her teammates.
Goku allowed himself to smile a little. "I guess your right Vegeta. He wouldn't be able to show his face around Capsule Corp. while you were around." He turned to Videl. "Will you help me carry him back to The Lookout? I'll have my hands full carrying Chi-Chi." He leaned closer to Videl and whispered, "Besides, I don't think he'd mind."
Videl smiled and nodded. Vegeta's voice suddenly appeared in her head. My apologies, but something is bothering Kakarot and I had to shake him out of it. She glanced over at Vegeta's direction and nodded, still smiling.
The Z warriors left the crater and headed toward The Lookout and their friends. On the way, The Grand Kai said his goodbyes, saying that he was needed back in the Spirit Realm. Everyone thanked him for his help and waved goodbye as he disappeared.
Tien and Yajirobe were waiting for the heroes at The Lookout just like Piccolo sensed. Hugs and congratulations went around and a general sigh of relief was felt by all now that the battle was over. Videl was getting a little concerned since Gohan had not awakened yet. Dende took a look at him and couldn't find anything wrong with him, mentally or physically. He attributed it to overexertion, and said that he should be okay after a full day's rest.
The Z warrior reunion lasted well into the morning and by that time everyone was tired and they all headed for home. Videl elected to go home with Goku and his family to care for Gohan who slept through the entire night. She stayed by his bed for the next day and there was still no change in him. Now she was very worried.
Vegeta showed up the next day with Dende who spent four hours going over Gohan with his powers to find what was wrong. Videl stayed by Gohan's side and waited impatiently for Dende to finish. Finally, he completed the examination. Dende's eyes told Videl how serious the situation was.
"What's wrong with him?"
Dende frowned in concern, "Go get Goku and Chi-Chi. They'll want to hear this too."
Videl did as she was ordered and soon the whole Son family and even Vegeta crammed into Gohan's bedroom.
"How's he doing?" Chi-Chi asked tentatively, noting the look of frustration on Dende's face.
"I'm afraid my initial examination with Gohan was wrong," he explained.
"What do you mean wrong?" Videl asked fearfully. Chi-Chi, Goten and Videl held each others hands for support as they waited for a further explanation.
Dende exhaled slowly before continuing. "Upon further examination I can say with certainty that Gohan has slipped into a coma."
"A coma!" everyone exclaimed.
"Why?" asked Chi-Chi.
"How?" Videl asked, her eyes misting over with tears.
"How long?" Goku asked.
"Let Dende speak," Vegeta shouted.
Everyone quieted down giving Dende the room to speak. "First of all, I don't know how long the coma will last. It could be a couple of hours, days, or even weeks. Next, how he got it: I can only guess that his psyche suffered some severe trauma in the last moments before Shenlon put up that protective shield over us. Third: I don't know what type or the extent of mental damage that he suffered. He may not have suffered any at all, the saiyan physiology repairs itself at a phenomenal rate and if he is close to death the body shuts down all non-essential functions and focuses on the area that needs the most attention. The process can take up to a week but the saiyan comes back at full health. We'll just have to wait and see what happens."
Everyone digested the information that Dende told them. Chi-Chi and Videl were fighting back tears and both Goku and Vegeta had grim expressions on their faces.
"What you say is true about our healing process," Vegeta remarked, "but there are times when it isn't enough."
"Gohan will pull through," Dende said with conviction. "He just needs time for his mind to repair itself. I'm sorry but there isn't anything else I can do."
Dende exchanged apologetic glances with Goku and Chi-Chi and excused himself. Chi-Chi and Goku both put their hands on Videl's shoulders to reassure her. She gripped them back, thankful for their company. "Can I stay here for a while longer?" she asked Goku and Chi-Chi with teary eyes.
"Stay for as long as you want," Chi-Chi replied.
"You're always welcome here," Goku said with a smile.
"Allow me the courtesy of informing Mr. Satan of the past events," Vegeta said with a hint of mischief, "I'm sure he'll be happy to see me." Vegeta's eyes glistened at the thought of seeing Mr. Satan's face, and for a moment he felt like his old self again.
"No," Videl said standing up from the bed, "I'll tell him. He'll have to know everything eventually, and I should be the one to break the news. All of it."
"He won't take it very well," Vegeta warned, a bit upset that he didn't get her permission to tell him personally.
"I'll handle it," she replied.
"We'll leave the light on for you," Goku said. "Come back whenever you're ready."
"Thank you," she said meekly. For some reason she felt vulnerable in Goku's presence. Then it hit her: he's changed. Vegeta was right, there was something bothering Goku.
"At least allow me to escort you home," Vegeta said. Videl nodded at the strange request and got her things together, and then they left.
Vegeta and Videl powered up as they got out of the house and took to the air. For a while they traveled in silence until Vegeta spoke.
"What? Why do you keep looking at me?"
She flinched at the harshness of his voice but quickly recovered herself. "I want to know what's bothering you. It's Goku, isn't it?"
Vegeta was silent for a time before he finally spoke, "So, you noticed it too?"
"He seems...I don't know...different."
"Yes. I felt the change within him when we fought Dalron. He was Dalron's thrall and was forced to do unspeakable things. For a heart as pure as Kakarot's that must have been a heavy burden to bear. Gohan might also suffer the same burden of conscience when he wakes up. They will have to learn to live with the knowledge of what they had done. I live with mine. They will need to be strong or else it will tear them up inside. I will try to help Goku if I can. I would expect you to help Gohan deal with his if the need arises."
Videl was a bit surprised at his honest admission. "Why would you help him?"
"Because he is a friend," he said matter-of-factly. "Besides, I owe him."
"That's not the only thing bothering you, is it?"
Vegeta frowned as he looked at her. She was getting almost as good as Bulma at detecting his hidden emotions, it was damn annoying! I trained her too well, he thought. "No, it isn't," he sighed.
Videl realized she must have struck a nerve so she continued cautiously, "Want to talk about it?"
"Not particularly," he snapped back, "but, if it will cease your endless string of questions I will!"
She blushed from the scolding and remained quiet as Vegeta started. "The battle with Dalron was close. Too close for comfort. It made me think about what other beings out there in the galaxy may be after me. My past arrogance almost cost me my life and the lives of the people I have grown to care about. As a warrior I must always be prepared for battle, no matter the odds I am up against or how outmatched I may be. That rule was burned into me at an early age and I lived my life by it until recently. Kakarot himself taught me through his words and deeds that a warrior is much more than what I was taught. His concepts of honor and determination in the face of insurmountable odds became pillars of inspiration for me. For the past few years I have been trying to live my life with the virtues that he holds so dear. It changed me more than I would like to admit, but for the better. The final showdown with Buu was the changing point for me. That was the beginning of my new training. Since then I have become a new man. The old Vegeta died the day Buu was defeated. Now when Dalron shows up the shade of my former self arrived as well. Dalron was a reflection of me, of what I was. The past was something I tried to forget, but it did not forget me. We almost paid the ultimate price for that. In truth, I have become soft in the past few years. I had grown...comfortable...with my surroundings and my family. Now, confronted with my past and all the evil I had committed, I am at another turning point in my life. Do I stay on the path that I once walked and sacrifice the love of my family and friends to be more secure and prepared if this situation arises again, or do I stay on that path that was shown to me by my former enemy, a path that has brought me happiness and joy for the first time in my life? Which path do I choose?"
Videl was silent for a long time as she thought about what he said. Finally she came up with an answer, "I think you already chose the path you want to take."
"What do you mean?"
"During our training you went out of your way to make me confront my feelings for Gohan. You made me face my fears and doubts honestly. If I didn't, I thought you would've killed me!"
Vegeta closed his eyes and smiled at the memory. "Heh, you're right, I would have."
"You showed me that love was stronger than anything else. Then you pushed me past my limits by testing my love for Gohan by threatening to kill him."
"I remember," he said dryly.
"Then you were willing to sacrifice yourself when you rescued me from inside of Gohan's mind. Then you went further by offering yourself to Dalron in exchange for the lives of us all."
"So what?" he asked harshly.
"For someone who's always talking about a warrior's code and ethics you sure have a deep devotion to your friends and family when it comes down to it."
"How does that answer my question?" he asked getting irritated.
"Your path is your own Vegeta, just as it always has. There isn't anything you wouldn't do for the people you care about, even Goku."
Vegeta grumbled something under his breath that sounded at best, noncommittal. "Am I right?" she pressed.
"Shut up," he said darkly.
The pair flew the rest of the way in silence, Videl grinned in spite of herself while Vegeta frowned.
They arrived at Hercule Satan's doorstep and were welcomed in by him. He was overjoyed to see his daughter but the joy was dampened by Vegeta's presence. She quickly told her father what had happened, leaving out the part of when she entered Gohan's mind. Vegeta noticed but didn't say anything. After her tale was finished a long silence passed as Mr. Satan digested the incredible story. He took it rather well considering, Vegeta thought, as The World's Champion fainted! They carried him to a couch and Videl fanned him until he awoke. She told him the story again (slower this time) and asked if there was anything he could do to help.
"I still don't approve of this at all," he declared sternly. "I always told you that they'd be trouble!" He glared at Vegeta with a father's hate and a hint of fear.
"It's not you decision to make," Vegeta shot back, "It's hers."
Hercule flinched at Vegeta's tone and looked back at his daughter. The pleading look on her face was enough to make him realize how wrong he was. He sighed and bowed his head in resignation to Vegeta. "I'm sorry, you're right. It is my daughter's decision, and I must honor it. I just want what's best for her."
Vegeta nodded, "I understand, as one father to another, but they have already chosen for good or ill."
"I still love you dad," she said in a quivering voice, "that will never change. I've been trying to tell you that Gohan is a wonderful person and so are the others. Gohan makes me happy, happier than I've ever been in my life!"
Hercule closed his eyes in thought for a moment then he slammed his fists together. "Okay! I accept you decision and I'll try to track down the best minds in medicine to help him, and then you'll have the largest wedding ever when he recovers!"
Videl was ecstatic at the news. She hugged her father so tightly that she choked him and Vegeta had to pry her off of him. Hercule insisted that they stay the night which they reluctantly accepted. They ate and talked away most of the night (Hercule and Videl did most of the talking) and slept until almost noon. They said their goodbyes and left for the Son household, Videl was now full of hope. They took off waving until they disappeared high in the sky.
"That went better than expected," Vegeta remarked as they flew through the air.
She nodded but she looked at him questioningly, "Why did you escort me home? You didn't have to, you know."
"I know," he replied and then he sighed, "I..."
Videl waited in silence. But the explanation wasn't forthcoming. "Well?" she pressed.
Vegeta bristled at her constant pressing but he continued, "Aside for seeing your father's face when you told him everything that happened I had another motive."
"Which was?"
"You're one of us now," he said simply, "And given the situation you might have needed my help."
She didn't really understand what he said, she hoped he didn't mean the way she took it, but she didn't press the matter.
"You did well under my training, but that was only a beginning."
"What do you mean?"
"You are still a child," he replied in his condescending tone, "you still need to grow. With Gohan you will be more complete, but your training must never end and it never will as long as we are around. This ordeal has changed you. More will come, will you be prepared for them?"
She nodded, unsure how to answer his question.
"Good," he said in his stern voice. The traveled the rest of the way in silence.
It was dark and raining heavily by the time they got back (they would have got there sooner but they had to save a sinking ship, rescue some hostages in a bank robbery and, to tip it off, they had to rescue a bunch of cats from a burning building). The door to the Son house was open and lights could be seen from inside. Videl and Vegeta landed at the doorstep and entered. There they saw Chi-Chi holding her head in her hands crying.
"What's wrong?" Videl asked.
She looked up at Videl with sad eyes. "He...he's awake," she stammered through tears.
Videl was taken aback in shock and elation. "Where is he?"
"He went outside," she said still crying.
Videl took off immediately, not hearing Chi-Chi's words of warning. Vegeta took a step in her direction to go after her but Chi-Chi gripped his arm to stop him.
"Wait," she pleaded, "there's something else."
"What?" he asked impatiently, then the realization hit him. "Kakarot," he said quietly.
Chi-Chi nodded and began crying harder.
"Where is he?" Vegeta asked, trying to ask gently but not doing a good job at it.
"He left me again," she wailed, "He hasn't been the same since we got back." She sniffed and wiped the tears from her eyes. "Would...would you find him and talk to him for me?" she asked meekly.
Vegeta sighed and nodded. Chi-chi buried her face in her hands again and cried. For a moment Vegeta gave her a look of sympathy and then he was gone.
This is not good, Vegeta thought to himself as he homed in on Goku's Ki signature. He wasn't hard to locate since he wasn't attempting to hide his power. Vegeta landed several miles away from the Son house high in the surrounding mountain range. The rain was still coming down hard and lightning flashed across the sky. There in a small valley in the mountains was a lake. Goku was there sitting next to it, staring into the lake. Vegeta landed behind him and stared at him in silence for a few seconds. Goku sat there unmoving, either unaware or uncaring of the raging storm around him.
"What do you want Vegeta?" Goku asked darkly.
"It's not like you to run away," he replied as he took a few steps closer to Goku.
"I'm not running," he spat back angrily.
"Then what do you call this?" Vegeta pressed still walking forward.
"I just need some time to think."
"Do you believe you have that luxury?" Vegeta asked, anger rising his voice. "Do you know what happened to your son? Do you care?"
"Of course I do," he answered, "but he'll have to figure that out on his own."
"Some father you are," Vegeta exclaimed.
"I don't need to hear that coming from you," he said darkly.
"Well, someone has to say it! Videl and Gohan both could use your help right now. But will they get it? No! You're too busy feeling sorry for yourself to do anyone any good!"
Vegeta involuntarily closed his eyes and took a step back from the brightness that emanated from Goku as he went super saiyan. "Don't you DARE speak to me that way! You were the one who always quit! What kind of warrior does that make you?"
Vegeta felt his own anger rise and he went super saiyan as well. He felt Goku's power and it was still rising, so he did the same. "My family means everything to me! I can't run away from that!"
The rain swirled around them as their auras began striking against the other. "It's your fault that he came," Goku screamed in rage. "It's because of you that I had to kill innocent people!"
"Get over it," Vegeta replied. "It's over!"
"No it isn't! It will never be over!" Goku screamed as he punched the ground, splitting it. Earth ruptured and a large crevice opened up and continued on through the lake, empting it and splitting the mountain.
"So what are you going to do about it?" Vegeta asked harshly.
Goku screamed in rage and anguish as lightning and thunder rolled across the landscape. Then the sound was dwarfed by a large explosion as Goku attacked Vegeta. His fist landed squarely across Vegeta's left cheek. He accepted the blow, but did not move.
"Damn you!" Goku exclaimed in hatred.
Vegeta's mouth was full of his own blood and he spat it out (along with a tooth) after Goku retracted his fist. "Will that help?" he asked. "Will killing me end your pain?"
Goku's aura flared in anger but he lowered his fists. "No," he replied.
"There wasn't anything you could have done."
"I wasn't strong enough," Goku said emphatically. "I should have been stronger!"
"That excuse won't work. Your purity and innocence was the weakness that Dalron's poison was able to exploit. There was no way you could beat it."
"I tried," Goku muttered, shuddering. "I tried so hard." He dropped out of super saiyan form. Vegeta did the same.
"You did your best that was enough."
"No it wasn't. I killed so many people, so many families!"
"You held back in our fight," Vegeta said simply.
Goku stared at Vegeta with wide eyes. "How did you know?"
"I didn't at first. But I could still feel your energy reserves that you held in check. You wanted me to beat you."
Goku made no acknowledgement either for or against, he still stared at Vegeta harshly. Vegeta continued, "In a way you did beat the poison. By keeping you out of the fight we were able to breach the fortress. I know your power and what you're capable of. You could have killed me easily enough, but you didn't. Am I wrong?" His eyes bored into Goku, making him flinch.
"No," he said quietly, reluctantly.
"What happened wasn't your fault. If you want to blame me, fine, I can live with it. But you know that's not the truth. You are a saiyan and we are bred to kill. No matter how hard you try to deny it and push it away it is always there. It always will be; it is our nature. Accept it."
"I can't," Goku protested.
"But you must. Or else it will consume you and there won't be anything left except pure instinct. You will be no better than an animal."
Goku shuddered at the memory of his bestial attack on Dalron. "How? How can I accept something that is so...wrong?"
"It isn't wrong, it's the way we are. You use your power to help those around you. Your ways have always been noble and honorable, never lose sight of that."
"But," Goku asked hesitantly, "what if...what if it happens again?"
"You'll be prepared for it," Vegeta answered firmly. "And you'll rise up to the challenge like you always have."
"But," he pressed.
Vegeta waved his hand to stop him. "You don't have to do this alone. You have a wife and family that loves you and supports you. They can help. It will take time but you will get over this, trust me."
Goku fell silent even though he still had a million questions to ask. "Go back to your wife," Vegeta said solemnly, "She misses you."
"I'm sorry Vegeta," he said quietly.
"Give it time," he commanded, "I think you'll find that it isn't as hard as you might think."
"I'll try."
"Good."
The two warriors stood there for a moment staring at each other as the rain fell. Then Goku smiled and thrust out his hand. Vegeta smiled back and took it. They shook hands.
"Thanks for everything Vegeta. I couldn't have done this without you."
"Don't tell anyone of this," Vegeta suddenly replied angrily. "Especially Bulma. If she finds out there won't be a safe place in the universe for you to hide from me!"
Goku laughed and nodded, feeling better than he had in a while. Still the same old Vegeta, he thought. He took to the air and headed back home. He had a lot to talk about with Chi-Chi.
Vegeta watched Goku leave. Watching him go made him think about Bulma and his own kids. For a moment he debated on whether or not to go after Videl and Gohan. He finally decided that Goku was right; it was something that they would have to face for themselves. He took off toward home. He realized how hungry he was, and, of course, he would have to figure out a way to explain his new bruised cheek to Bulma. Normally he dreaded these kinds of conversations. Now he was looking forward to it.
Videl was too excited to pay attention to her feelings that told her something was wrong. Gohan's ki signature was easy to home in on, and she streaked through the sky as the rain came down in a torrent. Lightning flashed in the sky followed by the peals of thunder. She passed forests and hills, then the realization hit her that he was out for more than a leisurely stroll. Still her heart was thumping with elation.
She found Gohan sitting alone on a remote hilltop. He sat there motionless, oblivious to the raging rain. She landed a few feet away from him with his back toward her. Her heart threatened to burst inside her she was so happy and excited!
Lightning illuminated the scene harshly, casting dark shadows on the hill. Thunder rumbled, shaking the ground. Not wanting to be denied any long she ran up to him and embraced him. She held the embrace for a long time, not saying a word, letting her love for him surround them. Everything was wonderful again!
Gohan didn't return the embrace, he just sat there motionless.
Finally Videl released him, her tears combined with the falling rain. After a year of waiting and wanting there were finally together again.
That's when she felt the change. The nagging part in the back of her brain was trying to tell her that something was wrong but her own excitement had blinded her to it. The feeling was strange, like something was...missing.
"Gohan," she asked with a hint of concern, "what's wrong?"
"..."
His impassive stare seemed to look right through her. His eyes were fixing on a point far away and yet, at nothing at all. She kneeled down and stared into his eyes and moved slightly from side to side trying to get him to focus on her, which he finally did. He looked confusedly at her.
She smiled at him and drew her face close to his and kissed him passionately. The past year of training in the Room of Spirit and Time, the longing for him, and the elation of being with Gohan once again all came to a head in her kiss. Her ki spiked involuntarily at the surge of emotions and longing. She was breathing heavily when she drew back from him, her face was flushed.
"Everything's gonna be okay now," she said with a slight tremble. "I love you, Gohan."
He blinked once, then again. Then he spoke.
"I'm sorry, but I don't know you."
The only sound was the falling rain, even the thunder stopped. Videl felt her legs turn into jelly. In the span of a heartbeat her world was beginning to fall apart.
"It's me! Videl! Don't you remember?"
He shook his head and then he looked at her strangely, like he was trying to remember something. "I...I remember a...great battle. And I have this strange feeling like I should know you, but I don't."
Shock took complete control over Videl. Her tears stopped and her body suddenly felt very heavy. Her mind became a dizzying whirl of thoughts and questions. "You," she stammered, "you don't remember...anything?" The last part was more of a plead than a question.
He slowly shook his head. "I don't even remember who I am. I can feel this strange energy inside me that I can control. I don't know how it works, but I seem to be able to remember how to use it." His tone was emotionless and dry, and if words could be used to the effect: surreal.
Videl tried to say something but the words got caught inside her throat. She wanted to make him believe that everything would be all right, that together they could get through this.
"My name is...Gohan?" he asked.
Again she tried to speak, but no words came forth. She nodded meekly instead.
"And yours is Videl, right?"
"Yes," she replied quietly. A small pinpoint of hope still remained if she could just jog his memory, all was not lost yet! "We've been together for almost two years now. This past year you and you father, Goku, were being enslaved by an evil warrior from another planet named Dalron. But together with our other friends, Vegeta, Piccolo, Krillin, Trunks, Goten, 18, Master Roshi, Tien and Yaumcha we were able to rescue you and defeat Dalron. Do you remember any of it?"
"I..." he said in frustration, "I can't remember!"
"You don't remember anything about us? About...me?"
He shook his head.
Videl went into extensive detail going through all the memories and times that they shared, but still he had no recollection of any of it.
"I still have this strange feeling about you," he said. "It's hard to describe, but I think I can feel you inside my head."
"That's the bond," she replied with a surge of hope in her voice, "our bond. It shows that we were meant to be together. It's powered by our love for each other."
The look of confusion on his face told her that he still didn't understand. Videl was quickly running out of ideas. Panic was beginning to take hold as was despair.
"I..." he said, "I don't know what to do. I don't know who I am or anything! I need time to sort this out."
"Please," she pleaded quietly, her head was downcast, now unable to meet his gaze. "Don't go. I can't bear the thought of you being out of my life again! After everything we've been through..."
"I can't stay," he said with a hint of sadness. "I'm sorry, but I must go."
He stood up and she reached out and clutched his arm in desperation. "Please," she said again trembling, "don't leave me. I know we can beat this, but we need to be together! I need you, Gohan! Please?"
He stood there in silence.
"Then let me come with you," she pleaded. "Maybe your memory will come back, but we need to be together!"
"And what if it doesn't?" he asked harshly in frustration, "What then?"
Videl tried to say something, anything to convince him to stay or to let her go with him, but the words were caught in her throat. All she could come up with was: "What about your family?"
Gohan's stoic expression did not waiver, "I'm sorry but I need to do this alone. And I think the sooner I leave the better. Perhaps we'll meet again Videl, I'm sorry."
His aura flared around him and he shot up to the sky. And like that, he was gone.
Videl kneeled at the hilltop unable to move, trying desperately to disbelieve what had happened. She tried to cry, but all she had was emptiness. Her hand was still outstretched where she gripped his arm. The rain continued to pour down, unrelenting. It rained for a long time.
That's how my journey began. Looking back, I guess I could've done things differently but at the time I didn't know what to do. How could I know where the journey would take me? All the sights, sounds, and experiences were there for me to explore. But although this story ends, my journey was just beginning...
-Words attributed to Gohan's Journal from an unspecified date
The End
(but not really...)
A/N: I would like to thank all the readers and reviewers for sticking it out for the long haul. I appreciate your patience and patronage. Your words of encouragement and criticism have made this story better for it. I would like to thank BubblyOne (my wife J) for helping me to finish the last damn sentence of this thing! Without her this mess of a story would still be incomplete. Thank you!
For those that are reading BubblyOne's stories she is still looking for her missing chapters!
Anyway, this story took a long time to complete. Between moving from California to Georgia (since my wife left the military, she got back from overseas without any problems thankfully), we're still trying to settle in. It's tough finding time to write and post since our old dinosaur of a computer died. Anyway, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
The sequel to this story will involve Gohan wondering the world, trying to find himself. Meanwhile, Videl won't be sitting idly by either. The bond between them is weakening and it's causing severe problems for the both of them. Matters are further complicated when Gohan meets a mysterious girl and a budding relationship starts between them, further weakening the bond. But, all is not as it seems. Videl and Gohan will cross paths again and both their souls will be at stake. I hope you tune in to it. I have no idea when the first chapter will be written, but I'll try and get on it ASAP.
I hope you enjoyed it, and please don't kill me for the ending! It'll get better, I promise!
-Mezzic