Videl's Flying Technique Tutorial

Hercule, history's most famous hero, and savior of Earth from Cell's clutches... His gallantry seemed to be a hereditary trait, with his only daughter Videl taking it upon herself to patrol the streets in between classes.

It just so happened that one day Gohan transferred to Videl's very high school, a development which curiously coincided with the appearance of a new hero in Hercule City. They called him: the Great Saiyaman. Videl could not help but become fixated with uncovering the vigilante's identity...

Uh, yeah. So am I.

.........

Um. No?

Aw, crud. Cat's out of the bag now...

Videl's keen sleuthing skills had finally unraveled the Saiyaman's mask, revealing him to be none other than Gohan. In exchange for keeping his secret under wraps, Videl demanded Gohan enter the World Tournament. Yet there was another request...

Videl had found herself a new martial rival in the form of Gohan. The prospect of her eventual match against him and the enticing gift of flight gave a new focus to her fighting career...

Having impelled Gohan into teaching her the art of unaided flight, Videl made for Mt. Paozu, the site of the young Saiyan's abode.

Gohan! Is it true this girl's entering the World Tournament too?!

Well, all right then.

But you'd better not be thinking you're gonna use this to snag him!

E-Excuse me?!

Aha! I know what you're up to!

Its all frolicking and innocent fighting fun at the tournament, 'til...BAM! You pop the question on the poor boy!

Of all the zany...!

Who gets married at the World Tournament, anyway? That's mental!

G-Goten? Son? You're embarrassing me in front of our guest.

There's weird... and then there's this.

Fighting with Goku at the tournament... and then marrying him! (sigh) It all seems like yesterday!

But that doesn't mean you have free reign to do the same to MY son!

Geez Louise, lady! You're bonkers if you think I'd pull a stunt like that!

I'm not interested in your son or embarrassing myself in front of the freakin' world!

Enough with this nonsense!

I came here to learn how to fly! Now hurry up and teach me!

Under Gohan's tutelage, Videl began to learn the intricacies of Ki control. Thanks to her arts upbringing, she was instantly able to grasp the basics, and before long... was levitating.

The next morning... Videl showed up at Gohan's doorstep for further flight training just as she said she would, but with one noticeable difference: her long locks had transformed into a sporty short cut.

Uh, Gohan? Who's that?

Woah!

I can't make heads or tails of this girl!

Approximately ten days had elapsed since Videl's first flight lesson at Gohan's. No longer did she require Gohan's guidance. The fighting damsel was flitting through the skies freely... all on her own.

Ha ha.

Do you practice with your dad at all?

G-Goten, you idiot...!

I told you not to tell!

Uh... Well...

With new abilities and new friends to rely on, Videl was stronger than ever. But with the World Tournament around the corner, she would still have to hone her strength. And so, her training continued...

With none other than Gohan mentoring her in the art of flight, Videl soon found herself taking to the skies. Now all that remained was to complete the final leg of her training solo.

Soon, the day of the World Tournament was upon our heroes! Videl's first opponent was the towering bruiser Spopovich, who lost to her father in the first round of the previous tournament.

Next up, our third match! I give you Videl versus... Spopovich!

That's a clean hit! The elite warrioress never ceases to amaze!

But Spopovich refuses to stay down!

He's built like a tank!

Against all expectations, Spopovich hits back with enough mettle to even the odds and then some! A hefty blow from Spopovich sent Videl hurtling from the stage. Luckily, she was able to avoid disqualification via ring-out thanks to her newly acquired flying skills.

Look at that! She's flying, folks!

Videl is still in the game!

Maybe a ring-out would have been for the best...

Something's wrong about this Spopovich...

He's taken loads of damage, yet shrugs it off like nothing. It's like he's got no life in him.

Wish I could, but I'm still in the dark myself.

With each passing instant, Videl's ability to contend with Spopovich's unnatural strength waned. What's more, as Videl began to break under the sadistic titan's barrage, Gohan's fury neared its boiling point...

That's it... Now he's gone too far!!!

Enough fooling around! End it there, Spopovich!

Out of b-bounds...! Spopovich wins!

The third match of the World Tournament had come to a most unexpected end in Spopovich's victory. With Videl in critical condition, Gohan's rage had ballooned into an inferno. But would the half-Saiyan be able to get past his first foe and exact the vengeance he so sought?

Though the bout with Spopovich had left her badly beaten, ingesting the odd bean she received from Gohan had Videl instantly up and about once more.

Next, ladies and gents, is our fourth bout... Kibito versus the Great Saiyaman!

Yamu and Spopovich bouldered into the ring, siphoning Gohan's energy before vanishing from the arena. Shin, along with Goku and friends, blasted off in pursuit of the assailants. Meanwhile, Kibito tended to the fallen Gohan, restoring his vitality with one wave of the hand.

Kibito explained that the mastermind behind the day's dark events was a sinister wizard by the name of Babidi. Babidi's ultimate aim was the revival of Majin Buu, a demonic entity who once plunged the entire universe into butchery and ruination.

Yamu and Spopovich were under orders from Babidi to infiltrate the World Tournament and harvest energy to fuel the dreaded demon's awakening, and it was Gohan's energy that they decided to take.

Sorry, Videl, but you really should turn back.

Before things can improve, they're about to get worse. Way worse.

Thanks for understanding.

When you get back to the arena, fill in my mom and Goten on what's happening, would you?

Good luck, Gohan! Teach that Babidi a lesson!

You bet!

Okay!

Until recently, Gohan had been nothing more than a classmate to Videl. But now, he was something much more. As the two parted ways, Videl found herself praying the separation was merely temporary, and Gohan would soon be back safe and sound.