After The Storm
A Gohan and Videl story

It had been a month since the battle with Buu. Things were finally starting to go back to normal for the good people of Earth, thanks to Goku, Vegeta, and the rest of the Z-Fighters. Of course, no one ever knew, since Goku had wished for Buu to be erased from everyone’s memory. He didn’t care, though. He didn’t want a hero’s parade. He just wanted to spend the rest of his years with his family: Chi-Chi, Gohan, and Goten. Well, he’d get two out of three.

Ever since his return to Videl at Kami’s Lookout, Gohan started spending every free minute he had with her. On the Kai planet, he had subconsciously referred to Videl as his girlfriend, and while that was a bit of a goof on his part at the time, he was able to call her that all the time now. When he returned, the two shared their stories. How Gohan said that on the Kai planet, and how Videl finally admitted her love for him when she heard he had “died”. Upon these revelations, the two decided to become an “official” couple, finally proving all the rumors at Orange Star High School to be true: Gohan and Videl were an item.

Today, the two decided to go for a walk in the woods. This date was Gohan’s idea, as he was a little tired of the usual city dates that Videl always took him on. He wanted her to see the place he grew up, and spent most of his childhood with Piccolo, in. The area was beautiful these days. You could hardly tell that the place had been blown up so many times during Gohan’s training with Piccolo. It was right at the beginning of autumn, so the leaves were all turning, making for an amazing sight to see, and the perfect place for a romantic date.

“Wow! This is beautiful! Now I know why you wanted me to come here!” Videl said excitedly. She was decked out in her usual outfit, a blue and orange sweatshirt and white sweatpants. She had never really gotten out in nature that much, since she had a pampered city childhood. The only real time she had spent out in the wilderness was when Gohan taught her to fly.

“Isn’t it? This is where I grew up, Videl. I figured you’d want to see it.” Gohan said. He was in his casual dress. His black vest over two white shirts, and his red corduroy pants with black dress shoes. “I learned everything I know out here with Piccolo.” It was when Gohan said that that he felt a pair of strong, but small arms grab him around the waist.

“It’s beautiful…” Videl said, clinging on for dear life, it seemed.

“What’s more, you haven’t even seen the best part!” Gohan said as he flew up into the air. “Hold on tight, sweetie!” He exclaimed as he took off to another part of the wooded area.

They landed on a cliff overlooking a waterfall. The view was absolutely breathtaking. Rainbows appeared where the sunlight met the falling rapids. The water was amazingly clear and pure. Videl had never, ever seen anything like it in her entire life.

“Gohan… It’s just so amazing… I’ve never…” She said, pure happiness exuberating from her voice. That’s when she noticed Gohan removing his shirt. “Son Gohan! What are you doing?!?”

“Come on! Try this out!” He said as he dove from the top of the cliff into the water below, a smile on his face during the entire fall. “WOOHOO!”

“Oh my God! Gohan!” Videl exclaimed. “Holy jeez, my boyfriend is a total psycho.” She thought as she saw the smile on his face. She couldn’t believe he jumped off of 100 foot cliffs for fun!

“Haha! Come on down,Videl! The water is perfect!” Gohan yelled up to her, laughing at the look of confusion on her face. “Don’t worry! I’ll catch you if your dive is bad!”

“A bad dive? I’ll show you Son Gohan!” She yelled as she removed her outer garments. She had been captain of OSHS’s swim team ever since her freshman year. She took Gohan’s “bad dive” comment as a challenge, and we all know what happens when you challenge Videl.

“Ready or not, here I come!” She said as she performed a brilliant dive off of the cliff, incorporating many difficult flips and spins that even an Olympic diver would have trouble with. After a long, long fall, she finally made a huge splash, but didn’t come up for a few seconds.

“Videl? Videl!” Gohan yelled as he looked around for her. “Oh man, I knew I should’ve caught her! I’m so stupid!” He said as he smacked himself.

“GOTCHA!”

Videl jumped onto Gohan’s back and plunged him into the water with an evil grin on her face! She didn’t even have a scratch on her, but after she was done with him, he had several!

“Now, what was that about doubting my diving skills? Huh?!?” She yelled playfully as she rode around on his back, pulling at his wet, but still gravity defying hair. Even though it was rather painful, this was what Gohan loved about Videl. She could be so competitive, to a fault, but still be playful at the same time. His Saiyan nature loved the struggle, and his human nature loved the fun.

That’s when Gohan decided to turn the tables. He jumped into the air, pulled a rather stylish back flip which threw Videl up into the air, and caught her in his more than capable arms as he landed back into the water. Gohan smiled at her lovingly, and held her tighter. Videl returned the loving stare, and nuzzled Gohan gently. It was when they moved in to kiss that they heard a very familiar voice yelling at them.

“Videl! Bubby! Mom says its time for supper!” Said the half-pint Super Saiyan, Goten, as he ran towards the springs. He had grown a lot since the battle with Majin Buu, but he still maintained his innocent, cute attitude. Of course, this was the last thing Gohan and Videl wanted to see at this moment!

“Bubby! Mom said its---!” The little warrior couldn’t believe what he saw in the springs.

“MA! DADDY! BUBBY AND VIDEL ARE IN THE SPRINGS KISSING IN THEIR UNDERWEAR!!!”

“GOTEN!!!!” Yelled Gohan and Videl in unison, their faces both beet red from embarrassment as they quickly flew up to the cliff where their clothes were. They quickly slipped into their clothes and chased after Goten.

“You’d better not tell Mom!”

“Ohhh… How embarrassing! Hey, wait for me, Gohan!”

~End of Part One~

So, what do you guys think? Not bad for a first timer, eh?

I already commented on DeviantArt, but ya... pretty good stuff there, Avenger. ^_^ I particularly like it when Goten shows up!

I think its pretty obvious: Goten = an instant win. Just because he's Goten, and he rocks!

^_^
Very good my friend! :D
I like it. A lot, in fact!
And I notice "part one"... there is more? I hope so. I'd like to see it when you write it! :3
Videl and Gohan seem so happy. Man, now you're making me want to watch DBZ again!

Yep, once I figure out what direction I want to take it in, Part 2 will definitely be up both on here and on DA!

Heh, those two have that effect, don't they?

They do! I haven't seen DBZ in so long, and yet now I want to.

Well, I look forward to Part 2. :3

http://www.ultimatedbz.com/full_dragonball...odes_cell.shtml

Theres something to heal the addiction!

And yeah, Part 2 will be coming soon, once I get a little more time, of course!

WIN

I'll have to download those when I have my own harddrive.

Take your time! It's important to do things good. I'll read it when it's done. ^^

Thats the site I've been using to get all my clips for my upcoming AMVs. The quality of their stuff is absolutely perfect!

Heh... I really should stop procrastinating and start uploading the manga sometime. I know you guys would like the fact that some of what I have is in color. ;)

O RLY?

Oh, and while we're in this topic, would you happen to have one of those stamps in GohanxVidel form?

Well... I could, theoretically, since I made them. :p Would you like me to make ya one? I've decided to start taking requests here: http://srb.sonicrapidboard.com/index.php?showtopic=1170

You'd own hardcore if you would do that! (Well, own even more)

Alrighty, then... make sure to check that topic, that's where I'll post it when I'm done.

Chapter Two is officially done!

After The Storm
A Gohan and Videl story
Chapter 2

“Wow Mom! That was delicious! Can I have more? Can I? Can I? Can I?” Exclaimed the half Saiyan half pint.

“But Goten, that was your tenth plate!” Chi-Chi sighed, knowing how bad the dish work would be on this night. “You’re just like your father in so many ways Goten…”

“And how is that? It’s not like I eat a lot, Chi!” Said the always chipper Goku, who had found the time to look up briefly from is plate, which had been his twentieth. “Hey Gohan! Why aren’t you eating that much? Is something wrong?”

“Oh! Nothings wrong! I’m just not that hungry!” Gohan said, showing that nervous grin he had been famous for. He had only had two plates of food, in order to not embarrass himself in front of Videl, who had stayed for dinner as well.

“It was really good Miss Chi-Chi! You should really make a recipe book! My dad knows a publisher!” Videl said. She had only one plate, and while she was surprised that Gohan could handle two fully loaded plates of food, she was even more surprised by Goten and Goku. “It’s incredible! How can they pack all that food away?” She thought.

“Thank you Videl, but these are all secret family recipes! And please, just call me Chi! Being called ‘Miss Chi-Chi’ makes me feel old!” Chi-Chi said before her youngest piped up.

“Well, ma, you are pretty old! I mean, aren’t you in your four--“

“GOTEN!” The other four members at the table yelled, Chi-Chi, of course, being the loudest of the voices.

“What? What’d I do?” The young Saiyan replied innocently. Yeah, Chi-Chi was incredibly embarrassed, but even she couldn’t stay mad at her youngest. He was just too adorable!

“Goten, its time I taught you a very valuable lesson. NEVER mention a lady’s age.” Said Goku, who had trouble keeping a straight face, but did so to avoid his wife’s infamous frying pan, which was in her arms reach.

“Hey mom. Me and Vi are going to go take a walk or something. We’ll be back later!” Said Gohan, who wished to escape the insanity that was his family.

“Or something? Oooooooooooooooooooh!” Said Goku, who couldn’t resist a good opportunity to pick at his son. He burst out in laughter after seeing Gohan’s face, which had turned a very, very bright red out of both anger and embarrassment.

“Mom! Gimme that frying pan!” Said Gohan, who playfully chased after his father.

A few minutes later, Gohan and Videl were finally able to get out of the Son house and go on that walk he mentioned earlier. Gohan loved being with his family, and had lots of fun with them, but all he really wanted on that night was to be with Videl. Ok, he wanted that every night, but whatever.

The two made their way down the rocky path from the house, hand in hand. The family watched the scene from the living room window.

“Aww! They look so cute together!” A starry-eyed Chi-Chi exclaimed.

“I wanna see! Lemme see! Lemme see! Lemme see!” Goten exclaimed as he climbed on top of his parents heads, blowing their cover and causing the entire family to fall.

“I know what you three are doing back there!” Gohan said loud enough for them to hear. Goku, Chi-Chi, and Goten scampered away from the window, Goku being the least graceful of the trio, as he tripped over everything imaginable. “So, pretty crazy, aren’t they?” Gohan said, laughing a little.

“Yeah, but at least they’re fun. You’re lucky to have them Gohan. All I have is a butler and an arrogant wanna-be martial artist for a father.” Videl replied, trying not to let Gohan see the anger towards her father on her face. Yeah, she loved her father and respected him, but she straight up HATED his arrogant nature.

“Hey, your old mans not so bad, Vi! I mean, in essence, he did save the world from Majin Buu. If it weren’t for him, my dad would’ve never gotten the energy he needed for the Spirit Bomb, and, well, I think you can sum up the rest of that ending.” Gohan said.

“You have a point, but still…” Videl couldn’t come up with a decent reply, but she gave an honest effort. She then fell into Gohan’s arms, and he held her as they talked for a good thirty minutes before Videl brought up the ultimate buzzkiller.

“Oh great! Its 11! I told dad I’d be home by 10: 30!” She exclaimed as she ran for her car.

As they both approached her car, Gohan took her hand in his. He really didn’t want her to go, but he knew how Mr. Satan got with her if she wasn’t home by his curfew.

“I’m sorry I made you late, Videl.” He said, with a real hint of sorrow in his voice.

“Its ok, Gohan. It was way worth it!” She replied, beaming. She gave him a goodnight kiss, and took off into the distance. After waving goodbye, Gohan then began the long, lonely journey back to his house.

As he approached the door to the Son family home, he stopped and looked into the sky.

“Videl… I wish you didn’t have to go… If only you knew how much I lo—“

It was then he was interrupted by the sound of footsteps approaching him from behind, and then a hardcore glomping.

“How much you what, Gohan?” Videl said as she brought her boyfriend to the ground.

“Um, uh, nothing!” Gohan nervously stammered, perplexed as to why she came back. Did someone summon the dragon or something? “What happened? Are you alright?”

“Well… My car broke down just down the road, and since I don’t have a cell phone yet and your folks don’t have phones, I can’t have anyone pick me up, so, I was wondering… Could I maybe crash here tonight?”

“What?!?” Said Gohan. Not knowing what to say, he told her yes, and prepared the guest room. How was he going to explain this one to his parents, or even worse, Videl’s dad? And even more, how was he going to contain himself with his girlfriend staying the night?

Yep. Son Gohan had a real mess on his hands.

~End of Part Two~

Good stuff, Avenger. I left some comments on DA. ^_^

Chapter Three is here.

Problem is, its too long to post here.

So check it on DA.

http://avenger41.deviantart.com/art/After-...-Three-65111856

Written by me and my fiance!

Once again, I commented on DA. ^_^

whats DA again, i forgot... sorry.

DA stands for deviantART.

oh! ok thanks uh... spoony... :)

Might as well post this announcement here for those who didn't see it on DA!

Firstly, me and Nikki have decided to team up on this for the rest of the story, since her part of Chapter Three was so well received. Granted, this might make the chapters come out a little slower than usual, but trust me, its well worth it. As you all have learned, Nikki is an amazing writer, and I'm extremely excited about doing this with her.

Also, the next thing you'll see in this series will NOT be Chapter Four. I know, I know... You Vegeta fans will have to wait even longer for your fix of our favorite targe-- I mean, Saiyan Prince. But trust me, the wait will be worth it, and I gotta believe that you guys will absolutely love the side-project.

And for those wondering what this side-project is... Well...

(GREATEST. EMOTE. EVER.)

Hmmm...

hmmm... indeed.

Ok, so the first half of the side project is done. Nikki finished up her part before we left for church last night, so all thats left is for me to proofread her part, and then do mine.

I must say, I'm really looking forward to what you guys have to say about this. Its one of the more interesting things we've attempted.

Chapter Four is complete and up!

A much different direction than the original plan. The true continuation will happen in Chapter Five. As for now... Just read.

http://avenger41.deviantart.com/art/After-...r-Four-68878758