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(Two weeks later)
(Satan City)
"I've been to a lot of concerts and performances in my time at school, but I don't think I've ever been to a fashion show before. This is a really interesting change of pace," Videl spoke up above the clamor of the crowd gathered in the rows of seats behind her. Wearing a trendy yellow sweater, white skirt and brown shin-high boots, the short-haired girl then glanced across at her escort for the morning and smiled pleasantly at him. "So what's it like living with a world famous super model under your roof?"
"Well, if my years of eating at the table and sparring with her every single day are anything to go by, it's pretty mundane, actually," Gohan replied, the spiky haired young adult glancing back at his companion with a bright smile in play. Dressed in a black turtleneck with figure-hugging jeans and blue converses, the smartly dressed half-Saiyan allowed an amused chuckle to escape his lips. "Zangya is like a member of our family. In all honesty, even though she's now this world famous fashion icon, I don't treat her any differently than I do Piccolo or Goten. She's an awesome friend and a great person to have around the house."
"I'm really glad you think that way," Videl stated with a smile, giving the boy a warm gaze as she reached forward and pressed her hands against her legs eagerly. "A lot of the guys I know usually gush over figureheads like me and my dad. It's really hard to have a normal conversation with someone when they're constantly acting nervous around you and don't know what to say. That's why I'm happy that I have people like you and Erasa to hang out with. I can act like an ordinary girl and not have to stop for an exclusive interview every five feet."
"I admit… you are a little bit different from all of the other people I know," Gohan said, giving the raven haired fighter a grin.
Finding intrigue in the half-Saiyan's words, Videl threw him a curious stare, "Oh? How so?"
"For one you're incredibly talented. You're a martial arts prodigy who can master even the most advanced techniques in only a few short lessons," the hybrid answered while raising a finger. "Secondly, you're headstrong and fiercely determined, always pushing ahead even when the odds seem stacked against you. You're also incredibly independent, smart… and I dare say a little bit feisty as well."
Videl, feeling a little flutter in her chest, chuckled at the last part, "You're damn right, buster." She then playfully jabbed him in the arm, before looking back towards the stage with her arms folded and her legs crossed. By this point in time, the main speaker had already moved over to the plinth to address the audience, opening up the show with the usual jargon and saying how pleased she was to see such an enormous turnout. "I didn't get where I am today by being introverted and shy. If you want to succeed in life, you have to keep moving forward with your head held high and your fist leading you every step of the way."
Beaming at the girl's confidence, Gohan then looked ahead of him as well and allowed his next words to leave his lips clearly and concisely. "You're also the most amazing person I've ever met." Sensing the girl's eyes cut back to him in surprise, the demi-Saiyan crossed his arms and continued to speak. "Even though I've met a lot of incredible people in my life, you're by far the most outstanding girl I've ever had the pleasure of running into. If I hadn't met you back at the Intergalactic Martial Arts Tournament… well… I have no idea what the last seven years of my life would've been like." The teen nodded assuredly in response. "It wouldn't have been as fun as it has been so far, I can tell you that."
Staring up at the teen with a look of bewilderment written across her face, Videl felt her heart thump sharply against her chest as her gaze started to get pulled towards the demi-Saiyan's little by little. Her cheeks warming as all of her attention fixed upon his kind smile and cool visage, the cheer of the crowd suddenly roused her from her daze and forced her to break away prematurely. Turning from her trance with her face extremely red, the tomboy spent the next few seconds trying to calm down and catch her breath. Once she did, the announcer's voice rang out throughout the wide open hall.
"We hope you're ready ladies, gentlemen and esteemed members of the community, because it's time to open the catwalk with our first entry for the day!" the woman up on the stand exclaimed, drawing an excited cheer from the crowd and a series of flashes from the camera crews at the front. Upon raising her hand towards the side curtains, the speaker in the black cocktail dress and blonde hair then called up the first contestant in the lineup. "Let's see what our designers have in store for us."
The platform was immediately washed with a wave of applause as the first girl stepped into the spotlight. Gohan and Videl, both of whom were seated in the front row right at the end of the stage nearest to the judges, gave a loud cheer and a whistle when they spotted Zangya's silhouette appear before the crowd. Thrilled to see that she was opening today's ceremony, they then settled down so that they could hear the rest of the announcer's introduction.
"Our opening number is a specially made product from Daeko designer Trisha Pivovarova, worn by celebrity model Zangya from Mount Paozu," the announcer exclaimed, watching the lights along the walkway switch on and illuminate the woman standing by the white screen. The audience was immediately captivated by the sight of the blue-skinned woman with orange hair, and they all greeted her with praise and applause. "Sporting an elegant summer dress, this sheik blue and white design consists of a low-cut front and no back with a leather belt, accentuating a trim waistline with white, buckle down high heels and a golden chain necklace provided by Myrtle. This stunning number is ideal for hot nights on the town or a day out to the beach."
A storm of camera flashes and music lit up the catwalk as Zangya began strolling down it filled with pride and self-assurance, her heels clapping against the hardwood stage and echoing throughout the entire auditorium. It was a miracle she was able to stay on course what with all the lights blinding her way, but having obviously done this many times before, the Hera warrior knew exactly where to go and what to do.
Appearing prim and proper, the woman with her orange hair done up into a bun marched to the end of the stage and posed with her hands on her hips. Rotating a couple of times in front of her spellbound audience, she then spotted Gohan and Videl sitting at the very front, both of whom were staring up at her with wide eyes and expressions filled with awe.
"Wow. She looks amazing," Videl murmured quietly.
Grinning, Gohan then gave his friend a thumbs-up, "Way to go, Zangya. You rock!"
Blushing at the teen's compliment and sparing the pair an enchanting yet subtle smile, the Hera then did an about face and marched back down the aisle. Under the flashes of the cameras, the clamor of the audience, and the voice of the main speaker in the background, Zangya made a couple more walks of the stage. Upon which she then returned to the back end and allowed the next line of models to follow.
It was one hell of a show. But little did Gohan and Videl know was that their little day out to the city to see their friend's stunning performance was about to be rudely interrupted…
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