There were a few novels that could be recommended, including Those Years Living in the Future World of Dragon Ball, If Dragon Ball, Latiz took Gohan away, and The Strongest Sun Gohan of Dragon Ball. These novels all used Gohan as the protagonist, telling his growth and adventures in the Dragon Ball world. These novels might satisfy your need for Gohan to be the protagonist.
In this fanfiction, Gohan might learn valuable life lessons from Grandpa Gohan. Maybe Grandpa Gohan would teach Gohan some old - fashioned martial arts techniques that have been forgotten over time.
In such a fanfiction, perhaps future Gohan could warn present - day Gohan about upcoming threats that he has faced in his own timeline. He might share his experiences and knowledge, which could make present Gohan a stronger fighter and a wiser person.
Piccolo might also be a savior. He has a soft spot for Gohan since they trained together. He could use his strategic mind and powerful attacks to outwit Raditz and rescue Gohan. Maybe he teams up with Goku for an even more epic rescue mission.