Welcome to a new fanfiction presented by me, CrazyGohanGrl. What is this story about? Allow me to give you a brief description…

We all have seen Bardock's movie, some have seen the second, some have seen the DBZ abridged versions, and wish he had more of him in the series. This story is involves him, and his grandson Gohan.

When Gohan was born he inherited Bardock's power.

Pretty cool huh?

It's not as cool as you think it is, and Gohan is not a huge fan of seeing the future. Bardock, who Gohan can see and no one else, becomes Gohan's guide, and helps Gohan learn his power. Not only can Gohan see the future, but he can predict it's changes as well.

Ever wonder the what-ifs in life? What if I did sneak out of the house, would I be caught? What if I went out with that guy, or girl, would we be together? For Gohan, he can see it all. His power is far more advanced than Bardock's, but just because you can predict multiple outcomes you can still slip up.

And it really sucks knowing what's going to happen, and there's nothing you can do to stop it.

"This is Bardock speaking."

It's going to be a bit rough the first few chapters, meaning you may not have much interest in it. Saiyan/Namek saga are not one of my favorites to write about, so things may seem rushed. I'll do my best!

Disclaimer: Do not own any characters, or anything DBZ related. The title came from one of Shinedown's song "Through the Ghost" on their album Amaryllis. The song has nothing to do with the fanfiction, but it's one of my favorite songs.

…actually, some of my stories are song titles. I don't own those songs either.

On to the fanfiction!

An imaginary friend at a young age is perfectly normal. It wasn't like her son, Gohan, had any kids his age to play with. In fact, Chi-Chi read that children with imaginary friends growing up are more successful in school. From the homework Gohan has done Chi-Chi agreed with the statistics. Her son was smart, and he was able to grasp onto anything he learned.

There was one thing…odd about her son.

Gohan would space out. One minute he'll be doing his homework, and the next he would be staring off into space. It all started when he was an infant. The doctors did tests, but could not find anything wrong. Babies tend to space out, like children and adults, but his eyes would get cloudy. Chi-Chi would be feeding him, or playing with him, and his eyes would have white clouds in them. He would then look around, and stare at something. He would reach out to whatever he was looking at.

When Gohan learned how to crawl, he would follow his father, Goku, or Chi-Chi herself. One day Chi-Chi had Gohan on a blanket, and watched as he kept turning his head. Chi-Chi watched as Gohan crawled off his blanket, sit down on the floor, and reached his arms up to be picked up. Goku saw it to. He and his wife were on the couch watching. Gohan then crawled away, head constantly looking up, and then sat back down again. He reached his little arms again. After a minute he began to cry, and Goku went over to pick him up.

Learning how to talk was an adventure. Mama and Dada were his favorite words. The TV was Mama, the couch was Dada, and anything in the house was either Mama or Dada. One day in his room Gohan waddled over to the corner. He reached his arms up, repeating Dada, and started walking around the house, arms still up, saying Dada. As Gohan kept growing his imaginary friend started to show up more. He was having discussions with his 'friend,' and asking a lot of questions. Chi-Chi asked what Gohan's friend name was, and what he looked like.

Gohan said he looked like Daddy, except he wore armor and a red bandana. The name?

Bardock.

Gohan said that Bardock was his grandfather, and both he and Goku were from the planet Vegeta. Frezia destroyed the planet, but his father survived because he was sent to Earth in a space pod.

Chi-Chi did not have a clue what Gohan was talking about. His friend was very creative in storytelling, and Chi-Chi hoped that Gohan would be a great story teller one day. Like any mother, Chi-Chi pretended that Gohan's imaginary friend was real. She even offered a plate at the dinner table for Bardock, and Gohan looked at her funny.

"He's dead Mom," Chi-Chi remembered Gohan telling her. "Frezia killed him and everyone else."

Chi-Chi stayed polite about the whole thing. She kept reminding herself that it was just a phase, and Gohan's friend would eventually go away.

Gohan finished his studies for the day, and Goku walked into his room.

"Are you ready to see my friends Gohan," his father asked. Gohan's eyes turned to clouds, something that freaked out Goku all the time, and when they returned to normal Gohan looked over at his bed. He was sitting at his desk doing homework.

"I still have to go," Gohan asked his bed. Goku assumed that his 'friend' was there. "Okay, but you'll be with me right?"

His friend must have said the right thing, because Gohan smiled. He ran up to Goku and hugged his leg. Goku looked at the spot on the bed. He didn't see anything different about it. Maybe their house was haunted, maybe by Grandpa Gohan, and to help Gohan get used to Grandpa he made himself look like Goku.

But why the name Bardock?

"Have fun at Roshi's house," Chi-Chi said as they went outside. Gohan quickly ran over and gave his mother a hug, tears in his eyes. "Oh Gohan, I know its scary meeting new people, but your fathers friends are really nice."

Gohan had a few tears fall down his cheek as he gave his mom a kiss.

"I know but," he said using his sleeve to wipe away the tears, "I'll be brave for you. I love you Mom. Goodbye."

Chi-Chi watched as Gohan ran back to Goku. They took off on Nimbus, and Chi-Chi stood there as they disappeared in the distance.

"Why did he make it sound like I was not going to see him again," Chi-Chi said.

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Goku and Gohan landed on an island in the middle of nowhere.

"Master Roshi, are you in there," Goku asked as he jumped off of Nimbus. He was holding Gohan.

The door opened, and the turtled hermit made his appearance. Behind him were Krillin and Bulma. All three of them had smiles on their faces.

"Goku, you made it," Roshi cheered. Goku put Gohan on the ground. Gohan stayed next to Goku, holding into his pants. "Who's this little guy with you? Are you babysitting him?"

"This is my son, Gohan." All three stared at the little one known as Gohan. "Go ahead Gohan, say hi."

Gohan came out of hiding, and bowed.

"Nice to meet you," he said as he stood up. Bulma walked over and bend down to Gohan's height.

"Aren't you a cutie," Bulma said. "How old are you Gohan?"

"Four."

"And what do you want to be when you grow up? Are you going to be a fighter like your father?"

"Chi-Chi won't let me train him," Goku said. "She's more concerned about his studies."

Gohan looked to his right. Bulma looked as well, and saw nothing but sand and ocean. She noticed his eyes getting cloudy, and looked at Goku.

"What's wrong with his eyes," she asked. Goku shrugged.

"He's been doing it since he was born. He's seen the doctors, but they said he was perfectly fine."

Gohan's eyes returned to normal.

"Why are you laughing," he asked. Roshi, Krillin, and Turtle looked in the same direction as Gohan. There was no one laughing. Goku rubbed the back of his neck.

"He has an imaginary friend," Goku admitted. "Bardock."

They all nodded, and Bulma smiled at Gohan.

"Why is Bardock laughing," she asked. Kids and their pretend friends was kinda cute.

"He's laughing at you," Gohan replied. A small vein popped out of her forehead.

"And why is he laughing at me?" Gohan looked to his left, then back at Bulma.

"He said you're going to be royally screwed, literally."

"Your friend doesn't sound nice Gohan!"

"He's nice to me."

Gohan trotted towards turtle. Bulma stood up, and put her hands to her hips.

"Cute kid, but he's a little weird," Bulma said as Gohan played with turtle. "He's even got a tail like yours."

The old friends started to catch up. Gohan sat on Turtle's shell, and went for a stroll on the tiny island.

"Are you ready to have your life turned upside down?"

"Not really," Gohan replied. "Does it have to be that way? I don't want to be by myself for a year."

"Piccolo will be there."

"He's going to cut off my tail."

"Don't look at the moon then."

"Can I change that?"

Turtle continued to walk around. He stopped when he saw Goku, Roshi, and Krillin look up into the sky.

"I sense something evil coming," Goku said. Gohan got off of Turtle, and looked over at Bardock.

"I'm scared Bardock," Gohan said. Bardock wore green saiyan armor, and a green scouter on his left eye. His tail was wrapped around his waist, and battle scars on his cheek. His hair was an exact replica of Gohan's father, Goku. "Will you be with me?"

"Not this time kid," Bardock said. "We have to follow this vision, or the future we see will change. It won't be for the better."

"I know…I saw."

Gohan took a deep breath and ran towards Goku. He held onto Goku's leg as his Uncle, Raditz, landed on the island. Gohan looked at Bardock, his father, and Raditz.

"Gohan, go hide," Goku said trying to tug Gohan off his legs.

"But Daddy-"

"Go!"

Gohan felt Bulma pull him off his father's leg. This was going to be the last time he would see his father, for another year at least, and after that there was going to be more trouble. Vegeta and Nappa will come to Earth, all his friends will die, and then he'll travel to Namek to defeat Frezia. His father will become the Legendary Super Saiyan, and won't return to Earth after the fight.

Son Gohan could see the future, just like his grandfather, Bardock. Gohan does not know why he can see the future, or his dead grandfather. He knew what his future was like, and at four years old it scared him. He didn't want to fight, he didn't want to see people die, and if he did anything to try and stop this the future will change.

Gohan tried to envision a peaceful life, but he couldn't see one. If he tried to stop Raditz he would still be taken. He hasn't learned how to use his powers, and was completely useless in a fight. If he mentioned Bardock's name he, and Raditz, would take off into space. He would meet Frezia, and his life would never be the same.

For now, he had to hide behind Bulma's leg. Krillin will fly through the house, and his father would be hit by Raditz. He would then run to his dad, and be taken by Raditz. Gohan looked at Bardock, terrified. Bardock looked at him, and smiled.

"You're going to be fine kid," he said. "Look at the moon, and live the future that you see and know is right."

Gohan's eyes went cloudy, and when his eyes were normal he smiled back at Bardock.

"One adjustment," Gohan said. Bulma looked down at the child as he stared at nothing. "I know how to keep my tail."

Bardock lifted his head slightly, smile still on his face.

"See you in a year."

Authors note: I'm not going to write what everyone already knows. Gohan's training with Piccolo will remain the same. I am, however, gonna tweek the series a bit, and by a bit I mean a lot. Since Gohan can predit the future he can also change it, for the better or worse. Either way, Bardock will be by his side.

The next chapter will be Vegeta and Nappa's arrival. What adjustments will Gohan make? Will he be able to save anyone's lfe?