User blog:Princessplum/Gohan's Leagacy Final

Chichi was released from the Medical Ward two days after Goten was born. She immediately demanded that they return to Mount Paoz in order to introduce Goten to his new living environment. Of course Chichi's real motives were that she just wanted to get out of the city.

Pan and Goken both went with the rest of the Sons back to Mount Paoz. They felt like they needed to spend as much time with Gohan as they could, and Gohan couldn't be happier with the arrangement. He really wanted to keep his children as close as possible since they bring him so much comfort and peace.

And so, the next few days are spent with Gohan taking Pan and Goken all over the 439 Mountain District. Surprisingly, Chichi allows him to put his studies on hiatus for the time being in order for him to spend time with Pan and Goken. Gohan takes them to the private lake that only he and his dad know about and takes them fishing. He also takes them exploring all around the mountains and to places he frequently went when he was stranded in the area back when he was four. And of course he trains them a little with his father, although only for a few hours.

His favorite activity with his kids though is just lying around and talking with them. He finds out so much about them that way, and continues to find out how much like him they actually are. Gohan found out that Pan is just like him in the brains department: she is already at a college level in most core subjects despite being only eleven, which absolutely delights Chichi. He also found out while training her that she fights with an almost identical strategy, using superior speed rather than strength in a more defensive style.

As for Goken, despite the fact he looks almost identical to his grandfather, he acts in a very similar manner as his father. His attention to detail is very high, much like his father, and he thinks well on his feet. He also shares his father's intelligence and has a special knack for battle. He learns techniques very quickly and despite his young age, he already has a very good grip on his ki and ki manipulation.

However, one thing he found out about Goken that he can't figure out where it came from is his skepticism. He seems to be skeptical about many things that Gohan himself just believes right away. The first day he met him was only the beginning of the endless questions that he would ask. At first Gohan just thought it was geniune curiosity that comes with every eight year old; however, Gohan quickly found out that his son would always doubt the answer. Only after reassuring the boy of the answer again would he finally accept it as truth.

Pan doesn't seem to have this trait and is always trying to stop her brother's skeptical ways. This leads to some arguments between the two chibis, which Gohan would always have to end. He doesn't like this part of being a parent, but he realizes that it is very necessary.

An example of this is when Gohan showed them both the nimbus cloud for the first time. Goken wanted to know how he could ride a cloud as it would normally be physically impossible. Gohan had explained that the cloud was a magic cloud that allowed anyone pure of heart to ride on it. Goken of course, was skeptical about whether that was true or not and Pan got fed up. She tried talking sense into her brother which ended up in a back and forth argument until finally, Gohan had picked up his son and put him on the cloud to prove his point, at which time Goken finally believed him and apologized for ever doubting him.

Gohan had learned through their arguments that both of his kids are also incredibly stubborn. Neither side would ever give into the other during an argument. He also noted though that if either of them had made up their mind about something, they would stick to it no matter what. He figures that stubbornness skipped a generation and they inherited theirs from their grandmother.

He also noticed that both Pan and Goken are very good at reading emotions, even if it's covered up fairly well; they can also tell a lie from a truth. There was one time that Gohan had a lapse of depression from his struggles with his inner voice when he thought he was alone. Goken was there and immediately caught on to the gist that something was wrong, even though Gohan did a very good job at hiding it.

But most of all, they display their father's caring, loving nature. Whenever they can sense sadness, they immediately offer comfort. Whenever they sense someone in trouble, they immediately want to help. One day ago, there was a little girl that fell into a river and couldn't get herself out. Pan had heard her screams with her enhanced saiyan hearing and flew over to the area and saved the little girl, who was very grateful. Goken had also brought Gohan a few animals that were injured after a small forest fire, who then in turn delivered them to Bulma's dad, Dr. Briefs, for treatment a few days back. Yep, it seems that they've inherited the 'hero gene' from their father.

At the same time, Gohan was learning how to be a good father. Whenever something happened to either Pan or Goken, he would always know just what to do. The first night at Capsule Corps. Pan had nightmares of her crying over Mirai Gohan's dead body, trembling in fear as a storm poured rain on her small, shaking form. He softly and gently soothed her until she calmed down, and then allowed her to sleep with him the rest of the night. Of course Goken got jealous of his sister and wanted to spend the night with Gohan too, so he allowed him to as well.

However, these nightmares kept on reoccurring, and by the third night in a row Gohan wanted to know why. She had told him that they only have been happening when she came to the past and have never happened before. Having studied psychology thoroughly over the last couple of months, Gohan had a theory of why this was happening now all of a sudden when it hasn't happened before. Apparently, even though she doesn't have a conscious memory of it, the event was still stored in her unconscious part of the mind all of these years. Gohan figured that meeting him has caused the memory to resurface in her dreams.

He decided to help her out with a technique that Piccolo had taught him whenever he had reoccurring nightmares. He would make her focus on the content of the nightmare, making her relive the nightmare. This would allow her to bring out all of the negative ki that is the cause of the nightmare, and focus it into a ball. When this happened, Gohan would take the ball of negative ki and replace it with his own ki by holding her hands. This would allow him to take the negative ki and dissipate it while giving her the positive ki she needs to replace it. This turned out to work wonders for Pan. Her nightmares of Mirai Gohan's death were replaced with dreams about the good times she had with him. Pan could finally get a good night's sleep once again, which brought warmth to Gohan's heart.

The days go by, and finally it's the day before the tournament. Gohan is currently out by the private lake with Pan and Goken, relaxing before the big tournament in a routine he learned from his dad just before the Cell Games. He is just lying in the grass, staring at the clouds when he asks his kids the all-important question.

"So guys, you want to enter the tournament?" He inquires. He sits up to see their reactions and a smirk comes on his face at the surprised look on their faces.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"You mean you'd let us enter?" Goken counters. "Even after all of the risks Auntie Bulma and Uncle Trunks talked about?"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Gohan couldn't help the smile that found his way to his face. He could tell both of them really wanted to enter the way they talked about the tournament all week, plus the surprised but hopeful look on their faces says everything. "Yes I know the risks, but I also know how much both of you want to enter and I figure that your happiness is worth the risk. I'm willing to allow you to enter if you guys both want to."

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">The smiles that came across both Pan and Goken's faces could have lit up the darkest of rooms, melting Gohan's heart in the process. They both charge the still sitting Gohan and knock him onto his back in a bone-crushing hug. "Thank you daddy!" they both say, pure excitement lacing their voices.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Gohan returns the embrace and continues to enjoy the moment. This is what he lives for. This is the reason why he doesn't mind that he never had a real childhood. He loves being able to bring pure joy to the ones he loves, whether it is his kids from the future or his little brother Goten. As long as he has someone to care for and love, he would never change a thing.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">After a few minutes in this situation, Gohan finally beckons his kids off of him so he can sit up. "I'm glad to see you guys are happy." Gohan finally says. His tone then turns serious. "Alright since you guys are going to compete in the tournament, we need to minimize those risks we were talking about earlier so there are a few ground rules we need to cover." He waits for his kids' undivided attention before listing the ground rules.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Number one: we're going to be in public so as long as we're there at the tournament you guys need to address me as 'Gohan' instead of 'daddy.' It would look pretty odd for a girl that looks older than me and a boy almost as big as me to be calling me daddy. We're going to be playing the roles of siblings instead, so I guess you can call me 'niisan' too if you'd prefer. I've already discussed this with grandma and grandpa and they agreed this would be the best way, so you should address them as 'mom' and 'dad.' You two look so much like them anyways that nobody would question it." Pan and Goken nod in understanding of the rule, although they would rather call Gohan daddy.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Number two: this is a pretty big tournament and as such, there's probably going to be many people that are fans of martial arts there. Now even though I have no clue who your mom is, I'm pretty sure she would have to have at least a general interest of martial arts in order to marry into this family, so there's a good chance she will be there. If you guys run into her, you cannot reveal your true identity, despite how much you'd want to. I probably will be with you guys anyways so you don't want to give anything away. I know you guys never really met your mom either, but I know you also know the risk as well. Plus since she's not in the group as of yet she probably wouldn't believe you guys anyways."

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Auntie Bulma said the same thing before we came back here with Uncle Trunks." Goken interrupts. "We know that one already."

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Okay then I shouldn't have to worry about that then." Gohan happily replies. "Anyways, Number three: When fighting the human fighters in the first round, hold back. We don't want you guys seriously hurting someone or accidentally killing someone. You guys are powerful enough to get through the first round without a problem at less than 1% your maximum power, and even that may be a little too much. Once you get past the first round though, you'll be paired with one of the Z-fighters so you don't need to hold back for those fights." The two younger Son's expressions dropped a little at the mention of holding back, but quickly brightened up after he said that they didn't need to against the Z-fighters, so they nodded in understanding.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Okay and number four, the most important rule out of them all: take advantage of this experience, learn from it, and most importantly have fun. This is probably the only time for a really long time that you will be able to participate in a tournament where you can test out your skills against worthy opponents, so cherish it. I would be a failure as a dad if I didn't let you enjoy this to the fullest so do this one for me okay?" Gohan grins at the enthusiastic nods he gets from both his kids. He ruffles their hair and then continues. "Alright, now that you know the conditions for your participation, let's catch some fish and go back to the house. You don't want to be late for your grandma's dinner do ya?"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Both chibis' eyes widen as they shake their heads and quickly jump in the lake in order to catch some fish. Gohan laughs at their reaction. Even though she never used the frying pan of Armageddon on her grandchildren, she's used it plenty of times on Gohan in front of them. In fact, Chichi spoils Pan and Goken silly, giving them extra sweets and dinner, and whenever they do something wrong, she blames it on Gohan for not keeping a constant watch on his kids. After thinking this over, he wonders why they react so strongly to this threat if they know it won't affect them in the least. Gohan shrugs off the thought and jumps in himself to get some fish of his own. He knows the threat applies to him.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;text-align:center;">~Main Plaza, Intergalactic Tournament Grounds, Yahoi Island~

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">At last, the day of the Intergalactic Tournament has arrived! The Z-fighters all had agreed to meet up at Capsule Corps. and then travel to the tournament together. The whole Z-gang was there, including those not fighting. It was at that time that Pan and Goken were introduced to the rest of the Z-fighters. All of them were shocked at the resemblance to Goku and Chichi and were surprised to find out that they were competing in the tournament. After a good scan of their ki though, their trepidations of them competing were quelled.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">After everyone was packed into the plane, (there were seventeen people total) they all started off to the island. While on the plane, everyone discussed the tournament and how to set up the matches. Thanks to a little digging (and a few pay-offs) by Bulma, they found out that the tournament will be split into eight blocks, and they are expecting at least 400 participants. They also found out that these blocks will be battled in battle royal style until there is one person standing. This means that there will be expected to be at least 50 people fighting at once in each block.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">They also found out that the participants in certain blocks will be selected by a number draw, just like the Budokai. They decided that the fighters that are going to enter are Gohan, Goku, Vegeta, Mirai Trunks, Piccolo, Krillin, Pan, and Goken. Since there are eight Z-fighters participating in the tournament, they decided that Chaiotzu would use his telekinesis powers to make sure that the Z-fighters are all in a different block, assuring a good opponent in the semifinals. This pleased Vegeta since he didn't want to waste his talents on "some weakling human buffoon" later on and that he wanted to have a good finals match. This pleased the other Z-fighters as well since they didn't want to face each other in a battle royal.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Another thing they found is that the 'intergalactic fighters' they would face in the finals before Hercule would just be human heavyweight champions dressed up as fighters. This particular piece of classified information was, although expected, very disappointing to the Z-fighters. They know of the existence of aliens (heck half of the Z-fighters are aliens!) so there was a chance that maybe they found some actual aliens to fight. Of course a thorough ki scan showed that there were none. And so, the 'real' finals would take place in the semifinals sadly.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">After traveling halfway across the world, the Z-gang finally ends up at Yahoi Island where the tournament is taking place. Yahoi Island is a very isolated island that normally receives very little attention. One can tell due to the lack of airplane traffic control. There is very limited commercialization. In fact, the only commercialization is on the west shoreline where the tournament platforms are suspended above the water. There are eight unique platforms where each separate block will fight their battle royal. On the shore of the island are thousands of suspended bleachers. The grandstands could easily fit over a million people, making for a very giant audience. Finally, behind the grandstands until about ten miles inland, there are various hotels and malls, as well as various vendors.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">The sheer amount of people at the event stuns Pan and Goken. They've never seen so many people before, let alone in the same place! "Wow daddy, there are so many people!" Goken comments in awe.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Goken, remember either 'niisan' or 'Gohan'," Gohan reprimands his son. ''I have a feeling that rule is going to be broken a lot. He silently thinks.I really hope we don't run into their mother. Who knows if they'll be able to control themselves from calling her 'mommy.'''

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Oops, sorry!" Goken quickly apologizes, covering his mouth with his hand.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"It's okay; just try not to slip up again okay s-otouto?" Gohan quickly corrects his mishap. Then again, this will be hard for me as well not to call him 'son.'

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Say, niisan," Pan puts unnecessary emphasis on the word 'niisan,' causing Gohan to mentally slap his forehead. "Where do we sign up for the tournament?"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"The sign up booth is over there by the sushi bar," Piccolo bluntly answers for Gohan. "And honestly Gohan, if you guys plan to keep up that little charade you came up with you're going to have to do a much better job than that." With that comment, he walks off towards the sign up booth.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"You know guys he's right." Gohan quietly tells his two kids while everyone else heads for the sign up booth. "We need to make this a little more believable. We can't have any more slip-ups. Got it?"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Right!" they respond obediently.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Okay then," Gohan says, half chuckling at how they gave their response like sergeants in the army, "let's go sign up before it closes."

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">All three quickly catch up to the others and wait in line to sign up for the tournament. By the time they get to the booth, the line is still thirty people long, which surprises Gohan since there is only ten minutes left to sign up for the tournament. It seems many more people than anticipated are signing up for this tournament. Finally, it gets to the point where Gohan is next.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Sorry kid, the sushi bar is to the left if you're looking for it," the monk running the booth says in a bored tone. One can tell he's been doing this all day.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Actually sir, the three of us are entering," Gohan responds politely with an innocent grin, putting an arm around both Pan and Goken.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">The monk's eyes widen at that statement. "How old are you kids?"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Gohan puts on another innocent grin. "Well I'm eleven, so is my imoutosan here," he gestures to Pan, "and my otoutosan here is eight," he continues, gesturing to Goken, both of them also grinning innocently at the monk.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"I'm sorry but I don't think I can allow kids to participate in the tournament," the monk says in a tone that didn't sound at all apologetic. "It's too dangerous–"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"WHAT DO YOU MEAN IT'S TOO DANGEROUS?!" a screech from behind the chibi trio interrupts. The monk just did something he will forever regret: make the one and only Chichi Son angry. "Are you saying that my kids couldn't hold their own in this pathetic tournament? HUH!?"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">The monk jumps at the sudden outburst by the Son matron and now sports a look of pure fear. "T-these kids a-are yo-yo-yours?"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"You bet they are!" she furiously replies, making the monk cower in fear behind his desk. "Take one good look at my daughter and say she isn't mine! Now sign them up right now! They'll be fine!" Chichi then does a complete 180 and gives a soft smile to the chibi trio. "I'll meet you three by the sushi bar when you're done," she says in a sweet tone. She then gives a final glare to the monk at the booth before marching off.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">After Chichi leaves, the monk crawls back up from his hiding place and addresses Gohan once more, who is trying with all of his might to hold in his laughs. "N-names?" he nervously asks.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Gohan gives the monk a big grin before answering. "I'm Gohan Son. My imoutosan is Pan Son, and my otoutosan is Goken Son."

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">The monk weakly nods, fearing that the Son matron is still lurking somewhere in the background ready to pounce. "Alright, there's a number draw to determine which platform you will fight on in the fighter's lobby in forty-five minutes. Don't be late or you will be disqualified."

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">All three just nod in understanding before heading off towards the sushi bar.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Wow, I didn't know grandma could be so scary," Goken whispers soft enough where no one but Gohan and Pan can hear him.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Oh trust me, that was nothing," Gohan comments. "Just wait until she brings out her frying pan." Gohan shivers at the thought, causing Pan and Goken to burst out laughing.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Gohan looks at them in faux anger. "Hey you two wouldn't be laughing if you had to deal with that!"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Deal with what?" asks a very familiar voice from just ahead of the trio. Gohan looks up to find his mother glaring at him as if she knows exactly what he means. He also notices that she is carrying his baby brother, who once again is extending his arms towards Gohan, softly whimpering, indicating that he wants to be held by him. Chichi looks at Goten and sighs before putting on a smile. "Here, it looks like he wants you again."

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Gohan gives a classic Son grin as he takes his little brother. "Hey Goten. How's it going buddy?" Goten merely coos back at Gohan, returning the famous grin before snuggling up against his chest. Gohan rubs his head against Goten's before returning his attention to his kids. "Hey guys, you hungry? We still have forty minutes before the draw if you guys want to get something to eat. I think I'm gonna stay here and play with Goten for a little while."

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Okay niisan, we'll be over at the Takomu Hibachi over there." Pan responds, pointing to the vendor a little ways down the road. "Come on Goken!"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Gohan gives Pan and Goken a wave as they scamper off in the distance before turning his attention back to his little brother. He smiles at his brother, looking at him adoringly while the little tyke wiggles around in Gohan's arms trying to make himself comfortable. It seems that out of everyone, Goten feels the most comfortable with his brother for some reason. For the past week ever since he's been home, every time Gohan is around, he wants to be held by him.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Even stranger though, it seems like even when Gohan is in the vicinity, Goten makes gestures to communicate that he's near, even if Gohan isn't present in the same room. It's like Goten can sense Gohan, but only Gohan. This is very impressive since he is only a week old, yet puzzling since even though Gohan is his brother, he seems to be extremely attached to him. At the same time, one can't help but notice the gleam in Gohan's eyes every time someone even mentions the little tyke. The reason for this unique bond between the two brothers is unknown to anyone, but it has not gone unnoticed.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Chichi is looking upon the scene between her two sons when Goku comes up from behind and puts a hand on her shoulder, also looking at the two brothers. "Look at them Goku! I can practically feel the love radiating off of them," the Son matron comments, smiling at her two boys.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Yeah no kidding," Goku responds cheerfully. He smiles as they watch Gohan toss Goten in the air playfully only to catch him again, making the little chibi incessantly giggle in delight. "I knew they would be close, but man! Do you notice how Goten can practically sense Gohan every time he's near by? I've never heard of a baby being able to sense ki before."

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Yes I've noticed Goku," Chichi replies to her husband. "It's hard not to with all of that whimpering he does." She turns around to face her husband and her expression changes to one of concern. "I know they're brothers, but doesn't it seem odd how close they are? I'm just worried about what would happen when Gohan eventually grows up. He is eleven years older than him you know."

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"You worry too much Chi." Goku reassures his wife, pulling her into a hug. "Relax! I think it's adorable how close they are, plus you know that Gohan's going to be the best oniisan that he can be. I wouldn't worry too much about the future Chi. Even when Gohan grows up, I'm positive that he will still be around for Goten."

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Chichi sighs before responding. "I know. You're right Goku." She puts on a smile and gives Goku a quick kiss, then turns back around just in time to see Goten drift off to a blissful slumber in his brother's arms. Gohan, completely oblivious to the fact that he's being watched by his parents, leans down and gently plants a kiss on Goten's forehead as he watches him sleep, smiling softly the entire time.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Yep, everything will be fine Chichi," Goku comments, now grinning like a madman.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Pan and Goken scurry away towards the vendor of their choice, thinking about all of the delicious food that they will be able to eat. Goken is so ingrained in thought of eating some scrumptious calamari tempura that he runs right into a young girl, making her fall over.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Goken!" Pan scolds her brother. "Watch where you're going! Now help her up!"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Goken reaches down towards the girl, apologizing the whole time while rubbing the back of his head in the classic Son gesture.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Pardon my otoutosan, he doesn–" she cuts off her sentence as she gets a good look at the girl that she knocked over.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">The girl looks to be about Pan's age, perhaps a little younger. She has long black hair that is tied in pigtails on either side of her face. Her eyes are a vibrant amethyst color and she is wearing a long, baggy white tee-shirt with short, black biker shorts. Her figure is really lean, yet sturdy. "Hey it's no big deal," she answers nonchalantly, brushing herself off. "I just want to know what he's made of. It felt like I ran into a brick wall!" she starts to chuckle but stops as she looks at Pan and sees that she has a far-away look in her eyes, looking like she's on the verge of tears. "Hey are you okay?" the girl asks, concerned.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Pan just continues to look like she's about to cry. Goken also notices this from her sister and shares the girl's concern. "Hey Pan, let's go get our food," he says, concern lacing his voice. He then takes Pan's arm and leads her towards the vendor they were going to go to. "Sorry about knocking you over!" Goken yells over his shoulder.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">The girl stares off at the two for a moment before shrugging it off. She must have been one of my father's fans and recognized me as his daughter, she silently thinks. ''Still though, both of them looked really familiar. I wonder where I've seen them before?''

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Meanwhile Pan finally comes out of her trance after being dragged a good distance by her brother. "Welcome back Pan," Goken sarcastically says. "What happened back there? You looked like you were gonna cry or something."

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Goken, do you realize who that was?" Pan cries, shock lacing her voice. She then brings Goken closer and whispers, "That was our mother!"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Goken's eyes grow to the size of dinner plates after that comment. "Are you serious?" he asks, wondering why he didn't see it.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Of course!" Pan retorts.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"How do you know for sure?" Goken demands, knowing full well that if that girl was actually their mother that Pan would have a good reason to believe it.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"She's the only one with those kinds of eyes." Pan immediately responds, looking over to that girl's retreating form. She then turns back to Goken. "I hardly remember mom, but those were the same eyes without a question."

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Upon hearing confirmation from Pan, Goken immediately makes a move to catch the girl, but is grabbed by Pan before he can move too far. "Goken! Remember the rules!" Pan hisses at her brother. "We cannot tell her who we are! We might not be born if we do!" Pan then sighs and lets go of her brother who stopped struggling from her grip, shaking her head. "Maybe it was a good thing you didn't recognize her. Whatever, I'm starving, let's eat!"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">At the mention of food, Goken immediately perks up and rushes over to the food vendor. Pan chuckles at her brother's antics, looking back at the retreating form of her chibi mother once more before running after him.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;text-align:center;">~A Private Suite, Intergalactic Tournament Grounds~

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Meanwhile, the girl that Pan claims was her and Goken's mother continues to ponder over why those two looked so familiar. ''I swear I've seen them before. That boy especially. But where? ''She goes over possible scenarios in her head where she could have seen them. ''Maybe one of their parents are famous or something. They must have famous martial artists as parents. But who?''

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">She continues to ponder this thought while walking back to her father's private suite. "Hey sweet pea!" a rather gruff voice cuts off her thoughts. "How was your lunch?"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Well dad," she answers, a bit unnerved that he cut off her thought process. "It was mediocre at best. That place really needs to learn what sushi is. That was probably one of the worst California rolls I've ever had!"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"What was the name of the place sweet pea?" her father inquires, anger lacing his voice. How dare they serve his daughter bad food! "I'll put them out of business! All I have to do is put out a bad word and people will flee from that place faster than if it were swarmed by bees, BWAHAHAAHA!"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">The girl just slaps her forehead in embarrassment at her father's antics. "I know you could dad. You are the world champ after all–"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"You bet I am!" her father retorts defensively, making his daughter raise an eyebrow in suspicion. "You hear that Goku?! I'm the world champ!"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">As her dad continues on his rant, the girl realizes where she saw that boy before. ''That boy looked exactly like Goku Son at his fist Budokai! How did I not see it?! Now that I think about it, that girl looked just like Chichi Gyumao, the Ox King's daughter, who also made it to the finals of the 23'rd' Budokai. Didn't Goku Son propose to her at that tournament? Makes sense that those two are the son and daughter of Goku and Chichi.'' Satisfied at her conclusion, she starts preparing for the tournament.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Mr. Satan!" One of the butlers in the suite interrupts. "The number draw is in five minutes. You are supposed to give the opening speech."

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Thanks Lawrence!" Hercule responds "I almost forgot. Come on Videl! We need to get going!"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">The girl nods and follows her father to the fighter's lounge where the numbers for the tournament are getting drawn.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;text-align:center;">~Fighter's Lounge, Intergalactic Tournament Grounds~

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"PAN! GOKEN!" Gohan is yelling for his kids who still haven't returned from lunch. He can sense them close by so he knows they're not in any danger, but he, like any father, worries about his kids. "Hurry up! The number draw is in five minutes!"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">After about ten seconds, Pan and Goken come into view. Gohan notices the far-off look in both of their eyes, but decides to keep it to himself for now. "There you guys are. Come on let's hurry, they're starting soon."

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">They both just quietly nod and follow the other Z-fighters towards the fighter's lounge. Gohan notices this as well and realizes something is up. Normally, they would be bouncing around in excitement for the tournament they desperately wanted to fight in to start. Again, he decides to keep a mental note and ask them later as he starts to follow everyone else to the fighter's lounge.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">The fighter's lounge is packed to the brim. Gohan figures that the prediction of at least 400 contestants is quite an underestimation. It seems like every martial artist wants to show up the champ as it appears that 600 is a closer number to how many participants there are here. While this is the case, the lounge seems like it was built for 450 people, making everyone very 'cozy' in the lounge. As all of these thoughts are going through Gohan's head, a monk steps out from behind the curtain on the stage in the front of the room.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Attention all participants!" the monk addresses over a microphone. "Welcome to the Intergalactic Tournament. Thank you all for coming. There are a total of 616 competitors in today's tournament. Now that is quite the turnout, making for 77 competitors in each battle royal block! With numbers like that anything can happen! Now before we have the number draw to determine where you will fight, we have some opening words from the world savior, Hercule Satan!"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">There's a roar from the crowd at the mention of Hercule, which also draws the attention of two particular chibis. Hercule comes out from behind the curtain wearing his normal brown gi and cape, with the championship belt. ''So that's Grandpa Satan! ''Pan thinks excitedly. Hercule does a few poses to the crowd. He then takes off his championship belt and holds it up to the crowd with a loud "YEAH!" initiating another roar from the crowd. The Z-fighters besides Pan and Goken all slap their foreheads at the guy's stupidity.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Pan looks over to Goken, and notices that he is watching Hercule intently, taking in everything he does. She can understand his behavior since neither of them had ever met their grandfather on their mother's side before; in fact, they've never met either of their grandfathers before. In the Mirai Timeline, Hercule had died distracting the androids from attacking some innocent bystanders. While he might of gotten killed that day, he actually saved the lives of everyone else in that area by distracting the androids long enough to allow them to escape. He really was a hero!

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Pan looks back at this timeline's version though and she can't believe that he is the same man. Sure, he's a martial arts master in this timeline as well, but he used the title to his advantage and used it as a believable excuse to take credit for her daddy's work! She can't help but feel angry with the man for lying to everyone and using his fame for personal gain. Uncle Trunks had warned her and Goken privately on the plane about what he had done, but they couldn't believe that the same man that basically selflessly sacrificed his life in order to save hundreds of people would not only take their daddy's credit for beating Cell, but use it for personal gain!

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Pan continues to look towards the stage, not understanding why her grandfather is doing all of these poses, but still can't believe why the crowd continues to cheer him on. He sure knows how to milk a crowd! she silently admits, shaking her head at his antics.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Finally, after more poses and "yeahs" from the 'world champ,' the buffoon finally starts his speech. "Thank you my loyal fans! Now let's get down to business. Now as you know, the winner of this competition gets to fight me for the prize money. Now I hope you don't get too discouraged when you fail to beat me, but really just try to focus on doing the best you can. After all I'm the one who…"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">As Hercule continues to rant on about himself and how he stole his credit, Gohan ignores the poser and looks around the room to see if he can find anyone he recognizes. He looks to one of the high windows and smiles as he spots Chiaotzu looking in through the highest window. He knows that Chiaotzu is going to fix the tournament so that the Z-fighters don't fight each other in the first round.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Gohan looks away from the window and back around the crowd. He immediately notices a familiar blond woman with icy blue eyes. He recognizes her as Android Eighteen. Gohan has to wonder why she would show up at this tournament. He contemplates pointing her out to Krillin when he realizes something: to Pan and Goken, Android Eighteen is a hated mortal enemy. He wonders if that is why they looked so out of it when they came back from lunch.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">''Maybe they ran into her on their way or something. ''He immediately checks on his children to see if they noticed her as well and finds that they are both transfixed on Hercule for some odd reason. Gohan sighs in relief that they haven't seen her yet. That could get ugly if they did.Gohan mentally notes.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Gohan continues his scan of the room and spots that same raven haired girl that he saw on TV standing next to Hercule. He notes that she also looks quite bored, unlike the vast majority of people in the room who are drinking up every word Hercule is saying. That has to be his daughter. Gohan mentally reasons. ''She must listen to this sort of thing all of the time. One thing's for sure she definitely gets her looks from her mother.''

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"…and so, I wish you all good luck in the tournament! Like I said before miracles can happen BWAHAHAAHA!" Hercule takes a moment to calm down from his stupid laugh and continues. "Now let's get it on!" he gives the crowd two victory signs as he walks off the stage, initiating more cheers and roars from the crowd.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">The monk then steps back up on the stage and continues. "All right, now everyone line up for the number draw. You will receive a number one through eight. Whatever number you receive is the platform you will fight on."

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">And so, the Z-fighters all line up together to make it easier on Chiaotzu and thanks to Vegeta's impatience and display of power to an unwise human who thought he could challenge him, the Z-fighters got to the front to the line. The Z-fighters got their numbers as such: Gohan #3, Goku #2, Vegeta #1, Piccolo #5, Trunks #7, Krillin #8, Pan #4 and Goken #6. They then stay and wait for everyone else to draw as a certain name catches everyone's attention.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Videl Satan sir," the raven haired girl says to the monk as she picks her number. "and I got… number three"

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Vegeta bursts out laughing after hearing what block Videl is in. "HAHA Kakarot's brat got stuck with that spawn of Satan! This is too rich!" he then continues to laugh with no signs of stopping soon. Gohan just shrugs it off as no big deal, while both Pan and Goken's eyes widen at that statement. Mommy's going to fight daddy! Pan silently comments. The all famous Son grin slowly appears on her face. I can't believe it!She then takes a quick look at Goken and he gives her an excited smile, showing her that he realized what she did as well.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Pan and Goken huddle together and eventually run off after telling Gohan that they are going to tell Chichi which platforms they are fighting on. Everyone else continues to stick around as to see if anyone else interesting pops up. Eventually, another fighter catches everyone's interest.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"Juuhachi," a bland female voice says.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">"…Is that really your name?" the monk with the clipboard asks.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">The blond woman gives the monk a glare before responding in an annoyed voice "Yes that's my name. Now let me draw a number already!" She then reaches in the box and pulls out a number. "Now I'm number six," she scoffs as she walks away.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">Gohan gulps. ''Oh no! She's in Goken's block! I really hope that he can control himself. I know he has the power to beat her, but I hope he doesn't take it too far. ''Gohan had learned from the training that he did with Goken as well as some of the stubborn arguments he's been a part of that the boy had inherited his explosive temper. Gohan realizes that he's not the only one that has this concern as he notices a worried look on Trunks' face as well.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana;line-height:16px;">As the number draw comes to a close, the tournament is now all set up and ready to go. There appears to be some interesting match ups in the battle royals. Let the tournament begin!

<p style="text-align:center;">~Intergalactic Tournament Fighting Platforms, Yahoi Island, Age 768~

All of the numbers for the Intergalactic Tournament have been drawn and now the Tournament is underway. With 77 people fighting all at once on each platform, who knows what can happen right? …Not quite.

All of the Z-fighters are having a very easy time in their respective blocks. They are clearly overpowering their opponents, who are all normal human fighters. Let's take a look at some of these platforms shall we?

Platform #1 consists of a metal circle suspended high above the water. The platform is suspended on some sort of hydraulics, adding an extra element to the fights. Vegeta seems to not notice however as he continues to punch and kick the unfortunate fighters off the platform with a very bored expression on his face in his typical arrogant manner. Eventually, after Vegeta eliminates twenty of the competitors, they all realize that their only chance is to gang up on Vegeta, so that's what they attempt to do. Of course Vegeta being Vegeta, just crouches down and then raises his hands towards the sky, blowing all of the remaining fighters off of the platform with his ki alone.

"Hmph," the Saiyan Prince grunts. "What a waste of my time."

Meanwhile on platform #2, Goku is being a little gentler on his opponents, yet he is still overpowering everyone very easily. His platform is a large metal platform that comes off of the island. It has a large tower in the middle of it, which he accidentally punches one of the other fighters through, breaking it in the process. He quickly dashes over to the tumbling tower and catches it before it falls on any stray competitors and tosses it safely to the side like it was nothing. The crowd watching the fight is stunned at how he was able to pick up that huge tower so easily like it was nothing, and some of the fighters on his platform upon seeing this just give up and jump off the platform. Eventually, Goku battles it out and knocks the last guy off of the platform, advancing him to the semi-finals.

On platform #3, Gohan finds himself in an interesting predicament. It seems that all of the fighters are teaming up against Videl Satan, leaving Gohan to knock off the stragglers. Everyone's so focused on Videl that he hardly has to try to defend himself. He also notices that despite being outnumbered, Videl is easily disposing of her competition. ''She's an impressive fighter, nothing like her father. Gohan silently comments.This could be fun after all.''

Videl continues to dispose of her competition as Gohan quietly picks off the stragglers. Eventually, it comes down to the two preteens.

"Wow another kid in the tournament!" Videl comments, surprised that another kid even entered, let alone made it this far into the tournament.

"Yeah, I know a surprise right?" Gohan responds, scratching the back of his head. Despite the fact that he can beat her easily, Gohan is nervous for some reason. ''What's wrong with me? Why am I so nervous? Is it because she's a girl? Common Gohan focus!''

"Yeah…" Videl answers. She takes a good look at the boy standing in front of her and her eyes widen. ''Wow he's cute! Whoa! Did I just say that? Calm down Videl. He's the enemy! Yes you can rant on about his perfect face and his muscular, god-like body and those dark shining onyx eyes later. Whoa! I can't believe I'm ranting about a boy! This is the first time I've seen him for crying out loud! Now that I think about it though, he looks awfully familiar. ''"What's your name kid?" she asks, trying to hide a blush that found its way to her face while thinking about him.

"Gohan Son," Gohan replies shyly.

"Son?" she asks. "Are you by chance related to Goku Son?"

"Y-yes," He stutters, wondering why all of a sudden he's so nervous. "He's my father."

''Aha! I knew I recognized him! Now to see if my hypothesis from earlier is true. ''"I see, so you're the kid of a former champion as well! Say do you happen to have an oneesan and an otoutosan?" she inquires the demi-saiyan.

Gohan was about to respond that he only had a brother when he realized that he's supposed to pretend he's siblings with Pan and Goken as well. "Well I don't have an oneesan, although I do have an imoutosan that does look older even though she's a few months younger than me. Her name is Pan. I also have two otoutosans. One's eight, he's named Goken and my other one, Goten, is only a week old. Pan and Goken are also competing in this tourney in fact."

Videl's eyes widen at that last comment. "Wow for real?!" Gohan nods his head in confirmation. ''Wow they must be good if they're competing as well. My Dende! ''She then internally debates whether or not those two are the same kids she ran into. Now that I think about it, that girl did yell "Goken" when he knocked me over and she did say that he was her otoutosan.

Suddenly, she realizes that Gohan has been staring at her the entire time. Blushing slightly, she realizes that she should explain why she asked in the first place. "I think I ran into both of them when I was coming back from lunch. Your brother ran me over, but he helped me up. Then your sister seemed out of it and your brother dragged her away. I was wondering if they were alright, but I guess the fact that they are currently competing answers that question hehe."

Gohan however suddenly becomes worried. ''Oh no! They must have run into Android Eighteen on their way to lunch. They must have been so dazed by her appearance that Goken ran onto Videl and Pan seemed to be out of it. I definitely need to talk to them after this.''

Gohan then realizes that they were supposed to be fighting this whole time. "Say, aren't we supposed to be fighting?" Gohan asks sheepishly.Although I'd much rather continue to talk to you.

Videl blushes in embarrassment. ''Oops! I completely forgot about the tournament! I was so caught up in figuring out if those two kids were his siblings that I didn't even realize that we were supposed to be fighting, although I'd much rather be adoring that perfect body of his… Snap out of it! ''"Y-yeah that's right!" she finally responds, getting her train of thought back on the match. "It's a good thing that there are other matches going on at once, otherwise we would be getting booed off the stage!" They both share a chuckle at that comment. Finally Videl continues, "Let's see who the better champion's kid is!"

"Alright! Prepare for battle!" Gohan responds, dropping his nervous demeanor at the prospect to an entertaining spar. He saw her fighting off all of those others before and was impressed to say the least.

Videl answers by going on the offensive. She starts him off with one of her father's famous 'Dynamite Kick's' yet she only connects with air as Gohan swiftly dodges it by moving his head to the side. Videl, stunned that her kick didn't connect, is left venerable which Gohan takes advantage of by giving her a light jab to the left side of her lower torso.

Despite it being a light punch for Gohan, Videl is knocked twenty feet back by it, although she manages to stay on the platform. She growls as she realizes that he didn't even seem like he was trying in that little exchange. She responds by going after the young demi-sayian once again, this time, giving him an entourage of punches and kicks, all of which he successfully dodges and blocks. To Gohan, they are like in slow motion, but to the average human spectator, the punches are only blurs.

''Wow she's cute and a great fighter! ''Gohan silently exclaims. ''Wait did I just call her cute? Oh boy Gohan not now, she's the daughter of that big liar for Dende's sake… but she does seem different from her father. I guess it's not fair to judge her by him alone.''

Videl notices that Gohan is in deep thought even though he is blocking everything that she's throwing at him. This make the champ's daughter more frustrated, but she decides to take advantage of Gohan's little lapse in concentration and lands a powerful punch to Gohan's chest, knocking the demi-saiyan back a few paces. However, Videl looks more fazed than he does.

''What is he made of!? Solid steel? ''Videl silently inquires as she grabs her throbbing hand. ''It's feels like I broke my hand on his chest! ''Gohan uses her pause to his advantage and lands a kick to the same spot that she got hit in earlier. This time, since she was distracted by her hand, she goes flying off the platform, landing in the ocean below in a thundering splash.

"And Gohan advances to the semi-finals, beating out Videl Satan!" the announcer exclaims and gasps from the crowd can be heard at this. Everyone expected the champ's daughter to make it to the next round.

Gohan however immediately dives off of the platform searches for Videl. ''I hope she's okay. I think I overdid it a little on that kick. ''He finds Videl treading water, gasping for breath, still stunned that she flew off the platform after one kick. Gohan swims over there and sees if she's alright. "Are you okay?" he asks her, concern lacing his voice.

Videl, surprised that he dove in after her, replies, "I'm fine! How did you do that?"

"It was no big deal, but I'll tell you when we get to shore. I'll help you swim back."

Gohan puts his arm around Videl's shoulders and she instantly blushes from the contact. ''What's wrong with me? Usually I never let someone help me, yet somehow this boy is different. He seems to genuinely care about me. Wow, he's caring and good looking! Whoa wait a minute Videl! Calm yourself down and just focus on getting to shore. Don't think about the contact he's making with you.''

They finally make it to shore and Gohan helps Videl out of the water, the daughter of Hercule still blushing furiously. The ever observant Gohan notices this and asks her if she's alright once again.

"Your cheeks are red! Did you tire yourself out or something?" Gohan asks, concerned.

Videl blushes even more at this statement. ''Wow it's a good thing he seems completely oblivious! I'm so embarrassed right now! How can one boy have this effect on me? I've seen plenty of cute guys, but no one has ever affected me like him. ''"Umm yeah," Videl finally answers the concerned demi-saiyan. "That was one tiring swim… ha ha." Way to sound convincing Videl! She silently scolds herself.

Gohan accepts her answer however and sighs in relief. "Well rest up I guess." Gohan responds, nervousness coming back to him. "By the way, great match! You were impressive."

His last statement gets Videl out of her embarrassed state. "What are you talking about?" she asks indignantly. "You beat me with one kick, plus I was only able to hit you once… and it hurt me more than it hurt you!"

Gohan, seeing the sudden change in behavior gets even more nervous. ''What is it about this girl that makes me so uneasy? I don't understand this!'' "Yeah that's true, but you were a lot more impressive than all of the other fighters. You did really well! You actually made me work to dodge all of your punches and kicks. I usually don't get hit at all!"

Videl is stunned at this declaration. ''How good is this kid? ''She silently wonders. ''I'm a master at my father's dojo! I thought the only one capable of beating me was my dad! I must find out who taught him!'' "Wow, who taught you martial arts Gohan?"

Gohan's nervousness drops after that question as he finds it a very easy one to answer. "Well my first sensei was someone by the name of Piccolo and then my dad taught me."

''I knew it! ''Videl silently exclaims. ''This just proves that Goku Son isn't a fraud like dad makes him out to be! I knew that he had to have some skill in order to win the Budokai.''

Videl never told anyone about it before, but she's been skeptical about her father ever since he started calling out Goku Son and calling him a fraud after the Cell Games. She found it incredibly suspicious that he was so defensive of his title and was so adamant on the fact that Goku, the former champion, only used tricks to win. Why would her father act that way so suddenly when he's never acted that way in the past? To Videl, this made it seem like her father was hiding something, and if there's one thing that Videl can't stand is people hiding things from her!

She became more skeptical of her father after she saw old footage of the 23rd Budokai. Not only was Goku doing those things that her father dismissed as 'tricks,' but so were the other finalists including the likes of past greats such as former champion Tien Shinhan, three-time qualifier Yamcha the Bandit, two-time semi-finalist and quarter-finalist at the 23rd tournament Krillin Chestnut, and even Majunor, the runner up at that tournament.

While she agreed that no one could possibly fly around like they seemed to be doing, or shoot balls of light out of their hands, she can't help but doubt her father's claim because to her, they didn't look like tricks at all! They looked incredibly real, and the proof of that was the state of the arena after the finals ended: there was none because it was blown up! Videl couldn't help but recognize the similarities between the things they were doing at the 23rd Budokai and the ones that the mystery fighters were doing at the Cell Games. Then couple that with the way her dad has been acting since the Cell games, and Videl can't help but put a connection between the two, only reinforcing her suspicions about her father.

Videl shakes off her thoughts as she realizes that Gohan has been staring at her again. Blushing, she tries to hide her embarrassment by engaging in conversation again. "Well I must say that I'm impressed Gohan. Your dad and that Piccolo guy taught you well, plus you just proved that your dad's not a phony like my dad says he is. If you're that good, then he must be a great fighter as well. I always had a suspicion that my dad was lying about Goku, and you proved me right. Thanks Gohan!" Videl then goes over and gives Gohan a hug, a gesture that surprises both of them and makes them both blush furiously.

''Dende! Did I just do that? ''Videl silently exclaims.

''Oh my Dende! What's wrong with me? ''Gohan silently thinks. It's only a hug, yet I suddenly feel very hot and nervous.

After a few moments, Videl lets go and looks down at the ground, and Gohan does the same, the blush still apparent on both of their faces. After another few minutes, Videl finally works up the courage to say something. "Well, good luck in your semi-finals match! I know you can win!"

"Thanks," Gohan responds. "I guess I'll see you around! Bye!" Gohan makes his way to the elevator shaft that will bring him back to the top where the platforms are suspended.'' Wow she's something else! Even though her father is such a fraud and an idiot, she seems to be intelligent and always seeking out the truth, the complete opposite of her father! Not only that, but she actually thinks dad is a great warrior too, and actually doesn't believe everything that comes out of her father's mouth! Man Gohan, you've hit the jackpot! After the tournament, I definitely need to find her again and see if she wants to be my friend.''

Wow… Videl silently admires the boy that just beat her in the prelims. ''He is something special. He seemed to genuinely care about me and not just because of my father. After thinking it over, I can't believe he doesn't hate me for what dad says about his dad. That's just one more reason he's so special. ''At that moment, Videl makes a vow to find Gohan again once the tournament's over and ask him if he wants to be her friend. Hopefully it will turn into more than that, she silently hopes.

Pan watched the exchange between the younger versions of her parents from afar. She grins broadly as she realizes they both already like each other; the way they reacted to each other made it completely obvious to the young masterful emotion reader, although from what she heard from Mirai Trunks, Gohan was completely oblivious to Videl's feelings towards him for the longest time. She sighs as she remembers this and figures that once again, he is oblivious to both his and her feelings towards each other.

Now you're probably wondering how Pan could be watching everything between her two parents if she was fighting at the same time as them. Well apparently Videl and Gohan were talking for so long that by the time they started actually fighting, all of the platforms had already finished with all of the Z-fighters winning quite easily except for platform #6, where something very interesting is about to happen.

Goken continues to fight all of the fighters as they have their attention elsewhere. All he has to do is punch the guys in the back or the side and they fly off the platform, which this time is a long rocky cliff right off the edge of the island. Apparently, they are all too engrossed in the lone female fighter, who the poor eight-year-old can't even see over all of the tall fighters, so he just beats them all so he can see what the big deal is about this girl. As far as he's concerned, all girls that aren't his sister or Auntie Bulma or his grandma and mother are all yucky, disgusting, cootie-infested losers! Perhaps this one is different though… if only he could see!

Finally, after knocking off twenty guys, Goken gets a good look at the center of attention. His eyes widen and he growls in anger at the woman he sees. It was a young blond woman with icy blue eyes, the same eyes that Goken remembers all too clearly; the same eyes that used to strike fear into everyone in his timeline; the same eyes than make him bubble with rage at everything that she had done.

The eyes of Android Eighteen.

Goken, looking into those eyes he hasn't seen in three years, instantly remembers what she did. He remembers how she and her twin attacked them at Capsule Corps. while Mirai Trunks was away. This memory leads to fear, which leads to rage, which leads to a need to protect those he loves from the mechanical abomination. This triggers Goken's super sayian transformation for only the second time in his young yet extremely difficult life.

The wind picks up around the young saiyan and increases in intensity as his hair switches from black to radiant gold, his eyes from deep onyx to glossy teal. His ki increases dramatically and with a final yell, the transformation is complete. He now sports glowing golden, spiky hair and cold teal eyes; his body is glowing in a radiant golden aura; most impressive however is his ki level. It has increased exponentially, causing everyone who can sense ki to stop what they are doing and look at the young saiyan. The intense winds that come about from the chibi knock all of the remaining competitors off of the platform.

"ANDROID!" Goken cries at the top of his lungs, his eyes shining with tears, yet cold and heartless, filled with rage and malice towards the cyborg. "I WILL NOT LET YOU HURT MY FAMILY ANYMORE!"

Android Eighteen's eyes widen at the sight of the sayian chibi. "Goku?" She asks, completely in awe at the sight in front of her. Before she can say anything else however, she feels like all of the air is forced out of her lungs, courtesy of a Goken punch straight to the solar plexus. She doubles over in pain and then flies into the air as Goken gets in a strong uppercut to her jaw.

He's so strong! Eighteen silently comments as she now tries to defend against a flurry of punches and kicks from the enraged super saiyan.''Who is this kid? Did Goku have another son I didn't know about? ''As she continues to ponder these thoughts, Goken gets a punch in on the cyborg that knocks her back to the platform, her body slamming with excessive force against the sturdy rock making a crater three feet in depth.

"YOU WILL NOT TERRORIZE US ANYMORE!" Goken shouts, completely caught up in his rage. His ki spikes again as he charges a giant ki blast in his hand with the intention of decimating the android.

Eighteen, completely caught off guard by the sheer power behind Goken's latest assault is completely defenseless. She is struggling to keep consciousness at this point and all she can do is watch as the ki in the super saiyan's hand continues to grow and become more defined. Finally, after a few seconds of gathering ki, Goken lets out his signature attack.

"BRIGHT BEAM!" Goken shouts at the top of his lungs. Goken shoots his right hand forward with his fingers all spread out and five, thin, extremely white beams come out of each of his fingers. The five lasers undergo a corkscrew motion and five feet before the target, Goken closes his spread out hand into a fist, making the lasers combine into one large beam, letting out an extremely bright light that blinds everyone. Eighteen braces herself for her end but it never comes. She hears an incredible explosion from far up above, but still can't see a thing.

Standing in front of the severely injured android is a very angry super saiyan Gohan. Having anticipated the attack from his future son, Trunks, Goku, Pan and him are the only ones in the whole area other than Goken not blinded by his attack. He is sporting a furious expression as Goken is completely stunned at his father's actions.

"GOKEN GOKU SON!" Gohan yells at the youngest super saiyan, causing the chibi to flinch at his tone. "WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING?! IF I HADN'T DEFLECTED THAT YOU COULD HAVE KILLED HER!"

Goken now sports a look of utter regret as he falls out of his rage. After seeing his father suddenly appear and deflect his attack, Goken realizes what he was about to do. He also remembers what Trunks said about how the androids of this timeline are different from those in his.

"…Sorry daddy…" Goken timidly responds, completely forgetting that he's supposed to be Gohan's brother. Luckily he says it soft enough so that only those with extra sensitive ears can hear him.

Gohan sighs and turns around to see Eighteen now unconscious. After she realized that the attack was deflected, she finally gave into the tug of unconsciousness, fainting from the shock of nearly being killed. Gohan suddenly realizes that he's not supposed to be on the platform and instant transmissions back to the stands. Luckily, the judges were still blind from Goken's bright beam so they never saw Gohan on the platform. When they finally get their vision back, they declare Goken the winner of his block, although they have no clue what went on in those few minutes as they were blind.

As soon as he is declared the winner, Goken flies away from the scene at top speed, ashamed of what he did. Gohan, anticipating this type of reaction, uses instant transmission to teleport in front of his son. Goken immediately is fear stricken and backs away from his father, but Gohan advances and wraps his arms around his terrified son. ''This is what dad must feel like when I ascend to the second level. ''Gohan realizes, seeing just how similar Goken is reacting to the way he reacted when he found out about his voice in his head.

Goken struggles to get free but Gohan just tightens his grip. Finally realizing he won't be able to escape his father's embrace, Goken stops struggling and starts to sob into Gohan's chest. "Please don't hate me daddy! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" Goken desperately cries between sobs.

Gohan is struck by his son's desperate pleas. This is the exact same way Gohan reacted when his father confronted him after he gave in to the voice against his father and Piccolo a week ago. Of course Gohan could never hate his son, not even if he wanted to. He immediately comforts the boy. "Goken, you know I could never hate you, even if you killed me. I love you more than anything!"

"But daddy…" Goken chokes, still hysterical from what he almost did. "I almost killed her! How could you love me?"

"Goken!" Gohan suddenly shouts, causing Goken to momentarily break from his sobbing. "Don't you ever think that I don't love you! Got it?" Goken just gives a weak nod and Gohan sighs, softening his tone dramatically while running his hand through his hair in a soothing gesture. "Goken, I understand completely why you reacted the way you did. I know what your world has been through. You, Pan, and your Uncle Trunks told me all about it. I probably would have reacted the same way if I were in your shoes."

As Gohan ponders that last thought, he realizes just how true that statement is. It's incredible how much Goken acts just like him. He may have his grandfather's looks, but his personality screams Gohan.

Goken's eyes widen at his father's last statement and he looks up at his father in awe. "Really daddy?" the chibi sniffles.

"Really, son really," Gohan confidently responds. "You were just trying to protect everyone you love. That's what drove you to super saiyan. However Goken, you need to learn to control your super saiyan form. From what you've told me, that was your first time using it in a battle, am I right?

Goken nods weakly in confirmation before Gohan continues. "Trust me son, I know that feeling. You feel nothing but anger and revenge on the one that caused the transformation. I need you to realize that I understand completely what you are going through and that I do not resent you in the slightest. In fact, I'm proud of you for being able to achieve the legendary transformation at the youngest age ever. I'm also extremely proud of your power. Android Eighteen is a force to be reckoned with, yet you beat her pretty easily. You are far stronger than I was at your age."

Gohan then lets go of his now calmed down son, although a few lingering tears are threatening to come out. However, a smile appears on the younger one's face and Gohan internally sighs in relief. He hated seeing his son in such a distraught state, and he's glad he was able to help comfort the poor chibi.

This confrontation with his future son makes Gohan realize something: this is exactly what Gohan puts his father through every time he gives in to the voice in his head. Being on the other side of the spectrum opened his eyes to the pain his father must feel whenever he sees Gohan in this kind of state, thinking that his father resents him. This is the main reason why he reiterated the point that he doesn't hate Goken and that he'll always love him no matter what. Saying this to Goken made him realize that the same applies to him and his father. Now that Gohan has had to say it to his child, he knows that those words are true and genuine, and not just something he says to cheer him up. He doesn't realize it, but he just took a big step in reducing the power the voice inside his head has over him with this realization by decreasing his self-loathing.

"That was some technique there Goken," Gohan praises, changing the subject. He feels like his son could use a little time to cheer up before he goes back to the arena, plus he wants to drive out any doubt in his son's mind that he would resent him. "You did that once before when training as well. Did you come up with that all on your own?"

Goken, thankful for the subject change, grins at his father. "Yeah!" he says enthusiastically. "I call it my ultra-super-mega-destructo-freakishly-powerful-awesome-and-bright beam, but Uncle Trunks said that was too long of a name so I only call it the bright beam when I use it." He starts rubbing the back of his head with his hand, a gesture all too familiar with a Son.

Gohan beams at his boy from the future. "That's impressive little man! How did you come up with it?"

"Well," Goken starts, thinking back on how he actually came up with the technique. "I remember Uncle Trunks teaching us all of these useful techniques that you guys did before you died, and I ended up combining a couple of them. I was designing it so I could use it against the androids when I was strong enough, so I thought of how I could best combine certain elements of everyone's attacks. The first part is a variation of Mr. Piccolo's special beam cannon, in which I concentrate the ki into all of my fingers and release separate beams that spiral around each other. This is to get the opponent into a lulled state where they believe that it won't do much damage, plus it just looks so amazingly cool as well!" Goken enthusiastically says, causing Gohan to laugh.

"When I close my hand," the younger chibi continues, "the beams combine into a much bulkier and powerful beam, a variation of your attack daddy, the masenko! I used that one because not only does it have the power, but it also has penetrating force that will allow it to break the vast majority of ki shields… at least that's what Uncle Trunks said it could do…" he adds, putting his chin in his hand and looking up towards the sky.

He then looks back at Gohan and continues explaining his technique. "And the last element I added was a variation of Mr. Tien's solar flare technique, allowing me to not only blind the opponent, but to completely catch them off guard, and force them to lower their defenses. I added this as more of a safety measure for in case the beam wasn't powerful enough to take out the androids. That way, I could use their temporary blindness to escape in case I got into serious trouble."

Gohan is absolutely and completely stunned. His son is a genius! Not only was he able to combine three separate techniques that are difficult to learn into one attack, but his logic behind each technique is absolutely flawless! The little guy thought of everything! The androids' Vegeta-like cockiness, the fact that they can use ki shields to defend themselves, and the fact that they may be still powerful enough to withstand it, giving him a backup plan in case he failed. And all at the age of eight! If there was any doubt in his mind that Goken wasn't his child (and there wasn't even a shred in Gohan's mind), then this is a dead giveaway!

While Gohan would say that the concept of ki comes very easily to him, and that ki manipulation isn't that big of a deal for him, his son takes that to a whole new level! One would have to be incredibly skilled in the art of ki in order to even be able to produce a technique such as that. If Gohan is considered gifted in ki manipulation, than Goken has to be a prodigy!

Gohan gives his son the biggest grin he can muster. "Goken, that is absolutely incredible!" he excitedly praises his son, causing Goken to blush from the praise. "I'm serious son, you are absolutely amazing! I could have never come up with that at your age, heck! I probably still couldn't come up with something like that! I thought I was proud of you before, but now I'm even more proud to call you my son! I only wish I could do it openly without risking your existence." He then goes over and gives Goken another hug, this time not to console him, but to show his affection of how proud he truly is.

Goken just continues to bathe in his father's warmth. How could he ever think that his daddy doesn't love him, or that he would be ashamed of him? It is at this point where Goken makes a silent vow to always trust his daddy, no matter what.

Finally, after a couple minutes, Gohan breaks the embrace. "Are you ready to go back to the tournament Goken?" Gohan gently inquires his son, as he powers down from super saiyan. He doesn't want to force him to if he still isn't ready yet.

"I think so daddy." Goken responds in a somewhat cheery tone, also dropping his transformation. He has a smile on his face that makes Gohan smile back at his son.

"Alright. Now remember that at the tournament, I'm your brother, so niisan or Gohan from here on out until it's over okay?"

Goken rolls his eyes at his father. "I know dad!" Goken responds with a huff. "You've only told me like 500 times today."

Gohan chuckles at his son's reaction. "Just making sure." He then places his hand on Goken's shoulder and two fingers on his forehead and instant transmissions them back to the island, ending up right next to Goku.

As soon as they get back, Goken excitedly runs over to Pan, who is looking at the matchups for the next round.

"It looks like you got him under control Gohan," Goku comments to his son, looking at his grandson jumping up and down excitedly in anticipation of his next match. Apparently he's fighting Piccolo in the next round. "You really are a great dad you know that?"

"Dad…" Gohan shyly responds. He's still embarrassed at the praise his father gives him. "I'm not that great. He's just easy to cheer up that's all."

"That may be true Gohan, but I saw him when he was fighting. He was furious, blinded by emotions. I know from experience that it is not easy to calm someone down when that is the case. You must really know him in order to reach him. You know him inside and out, even though you only met him a week ago. More importantly though, you love him more than anything, and that, my son, is what makes you an excellent father," he speaks the last sentence with pride evident in his voice.

Gohan has heard it many times from his father in the past week, but it still surprises him every time his father calls him a great dad. "Thanks dad," he says genuinely. He continues to watch both of his children, now with Pan telling Goken something that shocks the boy as his eyes widen upon hearing it. He watches as Goken's expression of shock turns into one of pure excitement, a sign that whatever news Pan had told him was good.

<p style="text-align:center;">~Hercule's Private Suite, Intergalactic Tournament Grounds~

Videl watched Goken's fight with wide eyes. She saw the boy transform into a golden warrior right before her very eyes!

"Woah!" she exclaims in awe. "He's like the boy from the Cell games! That must be him!"

Videl continues to watch him pummel Android Eighteen like he was going to kill her. Her jaw drops when he fires his bright beam before she had to shield her eyes from the brightness.

"What is that technique?!" she asks astounded, still clutching her eyes. As she tries to continue her thoughts, she is knocked down by a shockwave of some sort that followed a gigantic explosion. By the time she got up and her eyesight was back to normal, the boy had vanished.

"W-where did he g-go?" she shakily inquires no one in particular. "They said he won the match, yet he's not there!" ''If I didn't see it myself, I wouldn't have believed it! That was no trick; that was real. So the guys from the Cell games weren't posers. ''She then realizes a fact that she hadn't thought about yet. ''Wait! Wasn't that the kid Gohan said was his brother? He's the one that's an exact replica of Goku Son!''

Videl then puts the pieces together and makes a surprising discovery. ''That guy that fought after my dad; that was Goku Son! When that boy turned blond, he looked like a miniature version of that guy from the Cell games! I've got to ask Gohan this!''

Videl looks around the area where all of the semifinalists are gathered and finds that neither he, nor his brother, are even there! He must have gotten something to eat or som – Her thought is cut off by the sudden reappearance of Gohan and Goken, like they just appeared out of thin air!

Videl is speechless. How can someone just appear out of thin air? It's impossible! ''You've got some explaining to do Gohan! ''She silently seethes, eyes narrowing in suspicion. I'll get answers out of you if it's the last thing I do!