Sometimes Sacrifices Must Be Made
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A/N - Well for my first fic I've been collecting ideas on what to write in this
story. As I said the first 3 chapters came out fast as I promised
But. Tell me if you like the story so far in a review. As I’m hoping this story gets some
Recognition as one of the better Gohan/Videl romance stories. I would also like to thank those
who gave me reviews and I hope to see more your comments in the future now off to the 4th Chapter
'...' This means someone is speaking to someone else
"..." This means someone is thinking to himself or herself
{...} This means someone is telepathicaly speaking to someone else

CHAPTER 4

(The secret revealed and the abduction)
Almost a week after the event, Gohan still couldn’t get Prom Night out of his head, It was'nt the fact that the occasion was nice but what happened afterwards. Gohan and Videl both confessed thier love for each over and they both locked in a harmonic embrace of ecstasy, exploring each other as they never done before, physically and mentally.
'Ehh’ Gohan sighed
"How am I ever going to concentrate on my studies if I can't get that night out of my head!" He thought.
Gohan glanced over at Videl as she quickly stood up from her seat and ran out of the classroom holding her stomach. The Teacher thought nothing of it because of Videl's community service. Erasa then leaned over to Sharpener and whispered something. Gohan with his enhanced senses picked up on what she said
'Videl has been like this for days, I seriously doubt it's a simple stomach virus she has' Erasa said.
Sharpner quickly replied 'don’t worry babe, It's probably something she ate. She'll probably be all better by tomorrow, good as new'.
Gohan couldn’t stand the suspense as he knew something was seriously wrong with Videl and he felt that he might be the result of the problem considering the signs her constantly avoiding him, He didn't know it was but he definitely was worried. He quickly ran of the classroom in pursuit of Videl to find out what was wrong.
The teacher yelled 'Just where do you think you going young man?’
'Bathroom' Gohan said in return. As he left the classroom and went down the hall he nearly collided with Videl returning from a bathroom trip of her own.
'Whoa!!' He shouted almost nearly falling into to her as he regained his balance.
'Hi Gohan, where are you going' Videl said trying to catch her breath after nearly crashing into Gohan.
'Uh.... Actually I came to see you' He said with a serious tone in his voice.
Before she could reply he quickly said 'Videl, I need to talk to you could you come with me to the roof'
'Why what’s wrong' Videl replied, feeling the uncalm atmosphere come from him as he spoke those words.
'I think you know more than I do.' Gohan said as he continued to walk towards the school roof with Videl closely behind him.
They arrived to the rooftop.
'Ok, You wanted to talk to me right so shoot.' She said.
'Videl, you haven't been acting like yourself lately and I also noticed you have been sick.'
'I don't understand why your trying to avoid me and if you think I'm wrong then how come when I look at you glance away. Even when were spending time together you seem lost in thought always thinking about something. If it's something you can't tell then I can understand, don’t be afraid to let me know something is wrong. You know I would never do anything to hurt you'
Videl looked at Gohan with tears in her eyes and said 'Gohan.... I’m Pregnant?' she said after a deep breath. Gohan was shocked at the conclusion and couldn't speak.
'Oh Kami...I was afraid it would turn out like this.' Videl said nervously as she began to break down in tears. Gohan put a reassuring hand on her cheek and wiped her tears away with the pad of his thumb and said.
'Don't worry we will work things out...somehow.'
‘How...by getting an abortion!!' She said in between sobs.
'NO!' Gohan shouted.
'I refuse to take a innocent life away even if it hasn’t even been born yet!' He replied
'But what are your parents going to think of this! and What about my father!, Do you realize how this is going to effect our social lives as well as our school lives!' Videl said with a sense of doubt in her voice.
Gohan replied 'I don't know Videl, but considering I am part of the blame I have responsibility’
‘And when the child is born I am the one who is going to have to father it, not for the baby's sake but for you Videl.' He said reassuringly.
Videl grabbed Gohan in a embrace and said 'Oh...Gohan, you can be so sweet at times, Thank you.' Gohan began to blush, his face turning slightly red from her words.
'I'm only telling you the truth Videl, All my life people relied on me and I always managed to put them down in someway, rather it be my father's death at the Cell Games or me being not a good enough scholar for my mother. Or the fact I tried my best to defeat Buu but still ending up failing'
Videl looked Gohan in the eye and said 'Gohan, For once if you think anyone ever doubted you at anything whether it be your fighting abilities or your scholastic talents, your wrong.'
'You are the best at everything you do because you give it your all.'
'Don't let the past cloud your judgement.'
Gohan smiled at her and said 'Thank you' slightly changing the subject as he spoke
'Well school is about over and we've been on the roof for quite some time.'
'I think it would be best I let either my Father or Bulma know, I don't want to immediately tell my mother about the situation directly because I don't know how she would handle this.'
‘I think it would be best to first tell my family first since they are more helpful with matters like these.
‘After my folks know then we will approach your father and try the best as possible way to explain.'
Videl's stomach twisted at sound of her Father finding out her secret
'Videl do you think you could come over for dinner tonight at Bulma's, there is going to quite a few people there.
'It's sort of our reunion of the defeat of Buu and if we are going to let anybody know, this would be a perfect opportunity.'
Videl looked at Gohan and slowly said 'Sure, I can come but I want to make absolutely sure that no one will look down on me after discovering our ordeal on Prom Night.'
Gohan looked at her with confidence and spoke 'don’t worry, after all my family is very understanding when it comes to matters like these.
'Besides you have earned the respect of all my fathers friends after the fight with Buu.' The only person I would be concerned about is Vegeta, but even so, Bulma keeps him in line so there is no need to worry.'
'Alright it sounds like the best possible solution.' Videl reluctantly said in agree.
"I sure hope we know what we are doing Gohan" Videl thought to herself as she sighed.
4 Hours later the at Capsule Corp " The Reunion of Family and Friends "
'Hahaha'. Yamcha, Krillin, Tienshinhan and Goku laughed as Oolong told this really naughty joke. Even Vegeta smirked slightly as it appeared somewhat amusing to him.
'Oolong!' Chichi yelled
'There are children here, and I don't want that bad influence affecting the mind of my Goten.' She continued.
Family and Friends sat around a huge feast in the dining hall, talking about old and happy times. Gohan was trying to enjoy himself but couldn’t as he knew the burden Videl and He contained and it was about to be revealed to everybody he loved and cared for tonight. Gohan's silence caught attention of his Father.
'What's wrong son?’
‘You haven't even eaten anything.'
Gohan looked down at his plate of food then over to Videl and sighed. Now the whole group of people caught attention of Gohan's increasingly disturbing mood and he just sat there in silence lost in thought.
'Gohan, what's the matter!’ Goku spoke again this time in seriously concerned voice.
Gohan once again looked over at Videl this time her gaze catching his.
”I can't believe we're actually going to go through with this!" he thought.
Gohan shook his head in affirmation at Videl letting her know it was time they told everybody the truth to thier personal secret.
Videl spoke up 'Everyone I have an announcement to make.'
'Gohan.' She said,
Gohan broke out of his trance and replied. 'Oh, Right.' Umm...Ah....' trying to form what he wanted to say into words he just couldn’t as everybody’s eyes seem to pierce him like daggers as if they knew he harbored some kind of secret.
Videl broke the silence and began to speak. 'Would it be best if I tell them alone Gohan.' she said.
'NO!' I want to be here to when you tell them. It's as much my responsibility as it is yours.
He said as now the whole group of people began to look at Videl and Gohan in confusion as what was exactly going on. Videl looked at Gohan, as the expression on his face was fear and mixture of pressure. Gohan finally decided to take the initiative of the subject so that it would quickly end.
'I guess we could say this all happened on Prom Night.'
'Oh that reminds me' Bulma interrupted.
'Not now Bulma.' Gohan said with a tone of determination and fear of what to come next.
'Videl would you like to continue for me if you’re more comfortable' Gohan suggested.
Videl understood Gohan's perspective as a build up of sweat appeared on his brow.
'Goku & Chichi could you come with us into the other room we need to talk to you about something' Videl said.
Goku understanding the situation complied with due so.
'Chichi' He called signaling her to follow. Chichi followed Goku and Gohan and Videl followed in tow. With questions on her mind to find out what was going on but she put them aside for later and did as Goku asked her to do. Gohan sighed with relief as his mother and father where now the only people in the room. This gave Videl her cue.
'Are you sure about this Gohan' she said to make absolutely sure it would be safe to let everybody know. Gohan nodded in agreement. Goku began to get impatient and said
'What is going on, you know I can't stand suspense!!' Goku eyed Gohan and telepathicaly read his mind. Goku was shocked to his findings.
'Uh..sorry, for the sudden outburst I didn’t know what exactly was going on.' Goku said as he gathered his composure as what it was once before. Gohan looked at his father and suddenly realized that he used minor telepathy to scan him and then said
'Sorry for the interruption Videl please continue.
'Ok,' Videl said 'I don't want everybody looking clueless so allow me to be brief. As some you know, Me and Gohan began a relationship recently and at the Senior Prom, things went a bit out of control afterwards and considering our actions we are going to have more responsibility to our relationship now because...' Videl began to tremble at couldn’t finish her sentence.
‘Videl' Gohan said as he securely put his hands on Videl's shoulders for comfort. Do you want me to finish for you?
Videl looked at Gohan with tears in her eyes and shook her head no. 'No, I can do this Gohan!' she said
'I'm going to have a baby'
Looks of Shock and amazement stormed through the group of the Z- Senshi that heard from behind the closed door.
'WHA..WHAT DO YOU MEAN VIDEL IS...IS GONNA HAVE A BABY!!!' Chichi shouted.
Gohan and Videl both looked in horror as Chichi promptly fainted from shock.
10 minutes later back in the dining room
All of the Z-Senshi managed to get back to being normal, well as normal as they could be for the fact that the series of events going on was still very shocking to them. Bulma broke the silence
'Gohan, do you realize what you done?'
Gohan stood his ground and said 'I completely understand what the consequences are and I told Videl that I would never leave her side under any circumstances. Videl said something about getting an abortion, but I told her I refuse to take an innocent life even one that hasn't been born yet.'
Bulma replied 'but did you ask how Videl feels about the situation. Even though you have the ability to take responsibility for the child, did you get an opinion how she truly feels about all of this.'
Gohan quickly thought about the whole situation himself, but not once did he hear Videl saying anything about this. He quickly went outside where Videl was looking at the stars of the night sky. Videl quickly noticed Gohan walking up to her.
'Hi,' She said
'I guess your mother has calm down after finding out?' Gohan began to stare at star filled night and spoke.
'Yeah she calmed down a bit but she still is rambling on about how I ruined my chances of becoming a scholar but is still happy that she finally got her wish of grandchildren.'
Quickly changing the subject 'Videl',
'What is it Gohan,' she said.
'I want to know how you feel of the situation, I understand we talked a bit about this earlier at school today but that still hasn't giving you enough time to think about what has been going on about you being...you know...pregnant.'
Videl’s eyes traveled across the sky and finally met her destination, she looked at Gohan eye to eye, and the man she loved.
"He really cares and is concerned for me, how sweet" She thought.
'Gohan, I understand that you feel obligated because of this.'
Gohan looked a bit surprised at her words and said 'It's not that it's an obligation Videl, I'm here for you because I love you and I would always do the same for you even if you weren't even pregnant. Irregardless the fact, I'm here for you now and that’s all that matters.'
'Oh...Gohan' Videl said with tears in her eyes. She quickly hugged him tight as if he where to float away and kissed him passionately.
Suddenly a familiar voice called out 'I'm sorry to interrupt, didn't mean to overhear anything but I would like to talk to you two'
Gohan looked around to see who it was 'Aww...Mom, how long you've been here. I knew I felt your ki but I didn't know you just standing there' Gohan said in suprise the fact this spoiled his moment with Videl.
'Actually the whole time you two were talking, but I didn’t mean to eavesdrop on your little moment. I just wanted some air.' Chichi said calmly
'What did you want to talk about mom?' Gohan said.
'Well I talked this over with Videl's father' Chichi said looking at Videl.
'Videl felt a streak of fear of what Chichi said.
'How did he take it?' Videl asked afraid of her father’s reaction.
'Well first he was raving mad like a lunatic and then after I told Gohan's side of the story, he calmed down and said
"If Gohan ever abandons my Videl, I will personally make sure that won't live to see another day."
'Huh, I can't believe he actually took it this well.' Videl said through confusion in her voice.
'It's getting late; I think I'd better take Videl home.' Gohan said
'Don't bother' Chichi replied.
'Huh' Videl said.
'Your father said it would ok for you to spend the weekend. He also said to let you know that he is coming up tomorrow to our house for several arrangements to be made.' Chichi said
'Arrangements?' Gohan asked in curiosity.
'It will all be explained tomorrow, Let's go back inside and say goodbye to everyone before we head home. Also I saw Goten slumped in his chair asleep, I need to get him.' Chichi said.
As the three continued to walk back inside into the Dining Hall, Gohan stopped dead in his tracks as he felt the oncoming force. "Whoever or whatever is, I hope it's not hostile." Gohan thought to himself.
Chichi quickly saw Gohan stop as suddenly, Goku & the rest of the Z-Senshi ran outside for the same reason.
“To find out who the oncoming force was"
'Who is it?' Tienshinhan questioned.
'I don't know but whatever it is thier powerful, very powerful.' Goku said with a serious tone
'Are they stronger then you?' Tienshinhan asked.
‘No, He's not even as strong as a Super Sayajin, but he's still powerful.’ Goku said
'Then the intruder landed, just a few feet away
'Allow me to be brief with my business.' The Man said.
'Which one of you is the host that carries the child of the half-blooded Sayajin?’ He continued.
'Why, What do you want with Videl!' Gohan said with anger in his voice.
'Gohan!!' Videl said in a scared voice.
'Ahh so you are the one.' The man slowly floated to Videl, only to find that Gohan moved so fast he was now directly in the path between Videl and the mysterious man.
'Don't touch her!' Gohan said full of anger.
'Hahaha, what could you possibly do to me.' The man boasted.
'Your power level is so low, I've swatted flies stronger than you.' The man said full of confidence.
'Perhaps, if you haven't realized I'm suppressing my full power.' Gohan said.
'Heh I'd figured as much, but your full potential is still not enough for my standards.' The man boasted again then suddenly appeared behind Videl and grabbed her from behind.
'GOHAN!' Videl screamed as she suddenly disappeared along with the man.
'NO, VIDEL!!!!' Gohan called out to her.
'AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!' Gohan cried out in his fury as he transformed into his Super Sayajin 2 stage.
'That Bastard, He will pay for this!!' Gohan shouted seething in rage.
A sudden fear came across the Z-Senshi, as they never saw Gohan in such a state. Sure he got angry before when his enemies tried to hurt his family and friends, but the display of anger and power Gohan showed when Videl was suddenly abducted in front of his very own eyes was enough to make his own father quiver in fear.
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