| Taken Part V |
| NOTE: The following are in this fic: Sodomy, Lots of Lemon, strong language, and Rape. If any of these subjects upset you, I suggest you move on to something else. Bra arched her back and gasped for air. Goten held her tightly, and watched her eyes flutter open. She started screaming, and flailing her arms. �BRA�It�s Goten�you�re safe now. Come on Bra-chan, focus.� He said sternly. The others watched while holding their breath. �Bra your mother and father are here. Trunks, Gohan, and Goku are here too.� With that struggle she started to sweat, and breathe heavily. She heard Goten, and she started to calm herself. Her eyes were still filled with fright as she looked at everyone. Images flowed through her mind; she closed her eyes and grimaced. She slowly opened her eyes, praying she was at home and it wasn�t a cruel joke. She sighed with relief when she saw the familiar friendly faces still around her. �It�s...about...time...you� guys� saved...me.� She whispered hoarsely. Her throat was dry and sore. Bulma buried her face in her hands and tried to fight the tears back, but lost the battle. Goten put a glass of water to Bra�s lips, and she took little sips. The coolness soothed the dryness and she moaned with relief. Bulma couldn�t stand it anymore she went over and hugged her daughter frantically. �I�m so sorry baby.� She sobbed in her daughter�s hair. Bra could clearly see that everyone was very affected by her disappearance and she felt the urge to be strong for them all. It was hard because she needed to release some of her own anxieties, but she would do that after they left. Bulma pulled away, and regained her composure. Bra gave her and everyone else a halfhearted smile. �Hey guys.� She said with a strained voice. �I missed you all so much.� She wished she hadn�t said that, because now the tears welled up in her own eyes and if she said anything else they would just come flooding out. Bulma still sniffled while the other guys averted their eyes and shifted uneasily knowing they too were about to lose it. She saw her father on the opposite side of everyone and she smiled weakly at him. �Hi father.� He softened his face and gave her a smirk, which was the closest thing to a smile he could give. His heart was pounding madly though. Between slowly killing the android and seeing his daughter home he was completed. Now he could provide strength for his family. �Hey sis.� Trunks said lovingly, and she gave him a weak smile. �Well we better let you rest.� And he ushered everyone out of the room leaving Bra and Goten alone. A tear escaped her eye and she allowed it to fall down her cheek. She slowly looked up at the person who wrapped her in his arms tightly. When she reached his tender eyes, she couldn�t contain herself any longer. The tears poured, and her body shook with the sobs. She wrapped her arms around his neck and buried her face in his chest. In the hallway Bulma embraced her mate for support, and he closed his eyes when he heard his daughter�s pained sobs. He had to leave and he escorted Bulma to their bedroom where he could provide comfort. �I�m so sorry Goten. I tried to fight him off, but he was too strong.� She sobbed in his chest. His heart was breaking for her. He knew this was going to be hard. She looked up into his face, and he wished she hadn�t done that. �He took what belonged to you.� He smiled warmly at her and shook his head. �No he didn�t you�re right here with me, and that is what matters.� She sobbed harder, and he closed his eyes to will the strength back. He stroked her hair and whispered soothingly in her ear. She cried herself empty, now all she could do was whimper. �I felt you with me Goten. You gave me your strength.� �I would give my life for you.� He returned. �Goten?� She said as she sat up not wanting to be out of his arms, but she had to say this. He looked at her adoringly and pulled a moistened patch of blue hair away from her face. �I have to talk about it. I mean everything, but not right now. Okay? Will you listen when I�m ready?� �Absolutely. I�m here for you Bra.� He brought her to him and she snuggled closely. He kissed the top of her head and rested his chin lightly where he planted the kiss. �Stay with me tonight?� She said as she yawned. �Tonight, and forever.� He felt her nod, and she soon fell asleep in his arms. He scooted them down to a prone position and closed his eyes but didn�t sleep. He couldn�t sleep knowing the room wasn�t locked up, and he still had fears too. He felt the warm breeze blow over them from the balcony doors, and she shivered. He brought the blankets up over her and the shivering stopped. The door opened and Goten turned to the intruder. Even in the dark he could tell who it was. Suddenly he felt a little nervous. After all he was in bed with the visitors daughter. �Can I have some time alone with her?� Vegeta whispered. Goten gently and reluctantly squirmed from underneath her and she woke up. �Wha...Where are you going.� She said frantically. �It�s alright Bra-chan, your father is here with you. I need something to eat. Okay? I�ll be right back.� He said soothingly. He was actually a little relieved, because he was dying to lock up her room. Before he left he closed and secured the balcony doors, then slipped into her bathroom, and did the same to the window that was in there. Satisfied he left father and daughter alone. Vegeta had watched this approvingly, and he smiled in the darkness. He did the exact same thing to his bedroom, before he left. It will be a long time, if ever, before they trust the outside. He sat on the bed and leaned against her headboard. She snuggled up close to him. She felt the power that surged through her father as he held her to him. �Can I ask you something?� She whispered. He silently waited for the question. �Is he dead?� An evil smile crept up on his face. �Oh yes.� �Did Goten kill him?� Vegeta remembered Goten taking the first shot, and he wanted to laugh but didn�t. �Please, since when would I let someone else have all the fun?� She let out a little laugh. Then she grew serious. �Will you start training me?� His heart pounded with pride. He had always wanted to strengthen his daughter but she wouldn�t give it the time. He was just sad that it took something like this to bring her around. �As soon as you want.� She nodded her head. �I�m so sorry that I gave you such a hard time about training. If I hadn�t been so stupid he never would have� been able to beat me.� She didn�t realize that tears started flowing again, and she quickly wiped them away. She knew it took a lot for her father to come in here, but to see her cry could be the undoing and right now she drew the much needed strength and love from him. Between Goten and her father, they radiated those emotions and it�s what is helping her to mentally heal. She was going to rely on the both of them for a while until she could feel confident to stand on her own again. He just embraced her tighter, which shocked Bra. He held her until Goten returned. Goten opened the door and saw the endearing and shocking sight before him. Vegeta started to get up, but waited till Goten made another quick check of the doors and bathroom window. Then he handed his daughter back over to Goten. �Goodnight father.� Bra whispered groggily. He humphed and closed the door behind him. Goten scooted down in the bed with Bra snuggled tightly against him. He stroked her hair as she fell back to sleep in his strong embrace. �I love you Bra.� Goten whispered. �I love you and only you.� She stressed the last part to ease the guilt she felt. Goten slept lightly waking every time he heard the slightest noise. He checked to make sure she was still safe in his arms, before resuming his sleep. Bulma had given her something to sleep peacefully, for they figured she would have nightmares for the longest time. Sure enough she rested completely. The next morning she woke up with a start. Feeling the embrace she first thought it was Juun, but she focused and saw it was Goten. She was panting at the sudden rush of adrenalin, and Goten sat straight up and looked at her. �Bra it�s okay. I�m right here.� He said soothingly seeing the fright still in her eyes. She closed them and a tear fell. He held her tightly and whispered softly to her. She started to collect herself and she gently pulled away from him. Her eyes were red from the onslaught of tears. She gave him a half-hearted smile, and he stroked her hair. �Uck. I feel so grungy. Will you stay in the bathroom while I take a shower.� She pleaded. His heart suddenly raced, but he quickly regained control of himself. She needed him now more then ever and he had to be strong. He nodded and followed her, grabbing a magazine off the dresser as he entered the bathroom. He leaned against the sink and mindlessly flipped through the pages. She looked at him sympathetically, and quickly took off the nightgown. She slipped into the shower keeping her eyes on the massive form in front of her which was a little distorted by the frosted shower windows. �So what are you reading over there,� Needing to hear him talk. He actually hadn�t a clue, so he looked at the cover and laughed. �Um, Cosmopolitan.� They both laughed at that. �Oh yeah learning anything interesting?� �Let�s see.� He began flipping through the pages. �Ah here we go. In order to prevent puffy eyes use cucumber slices.� He informed her, and they laughed. He smelled a strong perfume scent from the pages and he flipped to find the sample. �Wow.� �What, did you find a solution to damaged hair?� She teased. �No, but this perfume is incredible.� He ripped it out and handed it over the shower door for her to take. She stood up on her tiptoes and caught a whiff. �Mmmm, I do like that.� He will have to definitely get that for her. He smiled and went back to the sink. The shower turned off and she opened the door. She grabbed her robe that had been hanging beside the shower and slipped it on. He looked up and saw her wrapping her blue hair in a towel. She glided up to him and threw her arms around his neck. �A shower has never felt so good to me. Thank you for staying with the big baby.� His eyebrows furrowed. �Bra you�re a woman who has been through only Kami knows what kind of hell, and if you need to be surgically attached to me for comfort then so be it.� He stressed this statement. Then he softened his face and added, �Besides I get to learn how to properly apply make-up.� She let out a little laugh, and went on to brush her teeth and then comb her hair. He did that task for her, enjoying the slickness of her sweet smelling hair� <><><><><> The next several days, Bra trained extensively with her father in the gravity room. When she finished up there Goten would dutifully wait outside to spend the rest of her time with him. Never was she alone, and she needed that right now. Goten was allowed to move in with her, and he left her long enough to get his clothes. He felt funny about staying in Bra�s room with her parents just down the hallway, but it was what she needed and he wanted. Everyday she felt a little more confident, as she battled the demons within her and slowly killed them one by one. Yet she still wasn�t comfortable leaving the Capsule Corp compounds. Bra was a different person then before. She seemed to be more quiet and reserved. Usually she was the jokester of the group, always making people laugh, but that was gone at least for now. Everyone knew she would never be the same person they knew her to be, and it was actually sad in a way. Between Goten and Trunks, they would be able to make her laugh every once in a while. Other then that, she always had a serious look on her face. <><><><><> One evening Goten and Bra were all alone. Trunks was out on a date with Pan, unbeknown to Gohan of course, and Bra�s parents were at some business party. They ordered take out, and waited for it to arrive. He never tried to kiss her or push her in anyway shape or form. He knew she would let him know when she was ready, and he didn�t mind at all. They snuggled all the time feeling secure in each other�s arms. He knew something was on her mind and was about to ask her when the doorbell rang. She jumped a mile high, and he held her tighter to try and calm her down. That was also a new trait of hers, to be easily frightened. Sudden noises or movements would startle her. �I�m alright Goten-chan.� She said shakily. She held his hand and walked behind him to the door. He paid the delivery guy and grabbed the food. With her free hand she took it from him so he could shut the door, lock it, and reset the alarm. This was his doing, but she loved it. They walked back to the kitchen still holding hands. He sat down and watched her grab plates and utensils. Then she came back over and sat in his lap. Her thought was that she could never be too close to him. �Something�s on your mind.� He said after swallowing his food. She was still chewing and he waited till she was done. She nodded her head, and looked at him. �After dinner okay?� �Sure thing.� He returned, and they finished up with their food. He leaned against the counter and watched her wash the dishes. The kitchen was all cleaned up and they headed back to the well-lit living room. She sat on the floor and he did too. They sat hip to hip, facing each other. Her legs were stretched out behind him, and his were stretched out behind her. She inhaled a deep breath and looked lovingly at him. �It�s time to tell you Goten. Are you ready?� She asked as she furrowed her eyebrows. His mind screamed no, but he knew this would be therapeutic for her and he nodded. They never averted their eyes from each other as she told him the hellish time she endured. She spoke clearly and evenly. At times she couldn�t hold the tears, but she would continue. He had tears in his eyes but fought hard to keep them from escaping. His stomach turned as he heard the humiliation and torture she went through. He wanted to bring the bastard back just so he could slowly torture him as Vegeta had done only for as long as he did her instead of just hours. She was now at the part where he raped her, and she halted for a breather before continuing. She reached for her glass and it shook as she brought it up to her lips. The liquid splashed her face, and she gave a sheepish laugh. He steadied the glass for her and she managed to get a drink. He wiped away the water that had dampened the outer portions of her face, and she closed her eyes at his touch. She refused to make any type of sexual gestures until she was able to tell him this story. She so badly needed his acceptance, and forgiveness. To her it was her fault Juun had done what he did, and now she needed to know that Goten forgave her. She nervously continued, afraid that he would leave her once he heard. He knew this was the crucial time to be extremely strong, and brave. He mentally fed her his strength to continue, and she stopped in mid-sentence. �Are you doing that?� She asked breathlessly. �I feel your energy, just like before.� She closed her eyes and allowed his power to run through her body. She closed her eyes, started panting, and sweating. He bolted forward to catch her from crashing to the floor. His eyes were wide, and his mouth went dry. �Bra?� He said breathlessly. She was so beautiful to him, and she was glowing. He wondered if that happened to her when he did it the first time. She slowly opened her eyes and focused back on Goten. She gave him a huge smile, and an actual giggle. A sound he hasn�t heard since she was abducted. This warmed his heart, and he helped her to a sitting position. �Are you okay?� �Huh. I�m more then okay. I like that.� She said like a little girl. Then her face went serious, and she trudged forward with renewed strength. She told him about her pleading, and explaining that she was still a virgin. Bra finished the story up to the point where she blacked out, or retreated within herself. Which to her it felt like she was in a deep sleep, or unconscious. �So I will understand if you don�t want to stay with me anymore.� He felt anger at those words. How could she even think that he would leave her? He mentally yelled. He gently grabbed her arms and looked at her dead in the eyes. �Bra, please don�t ever say that again. I will never ever leave you. What that bastard did to you was not your fault. He was really sick, and you know that. I�m not angry, or sickened by you. You are still so special to me, more so every day and I will love you eternally.� Tears were streaming down her face, as she felt the truth of his words and she leaned in to kiss him. �I love you so much Goten.� She said right before her lips touched his. The first kiss since her return was the most passionate and gentle kiss. �I feel like a ton of weights has just been lifted off of me. I�m sorry you had to be the one to hear it, but it just had to be you.� She said as she ran her hands through his short spiky hair. He handled the information pretty well. But internally he was a mess. He actually could see and feel all that she had been through. Yet after she told him, he could feel her heart lighten and it showed in her face. �There is something you need to know Bra.� He cleared his throat as he prepared to tell her about the wish. �The wish we made to bring you out of your trance, fixed you 100% physically. Do you understand what I�m telling you?� He asked gently. He watched her face, and she chewed on her lip as she thought about it. �So physically I�m still a virgin?� She asked flatly. He nodded. �I just wish every detailed memory was wiped away.� She smiled up at him to let her know that she was all right with the information, and he wiped a piece of hair away from her face. �I just realized I�m now 17.� She gasped. �We still have yet to celebrate my birthday.� He was stunned, he too had forgotten all about it and that fact that her birthday was when they were going to make love for the first time. He suddenly felt flushed, as he didn�t know how to handle this. �What do you want for your birthday?� He asked sheepishly. She grinned at him. �I want our original plan to take place.� She whispered. �I need this Goten, more than ever do I need this.� His heart was pounding fiercely. �Would you like to go out to dinner with Pan and Trunks?� He was testing the waters to see exactly what she had in mind. She thought about this for the moment, wondering if she was ready to leave the compounds. �I guess I can try it. Then I want to go to our island� ALONE.� �When would you like to do this?� �Surprise me. But don�t make me wait too long, I might just change my mind.� She smirked at him, and he leaned in to kiss her. They heatedly explored each other�s mouth when they heard a car pull up. They sensed it was her parents, and they abruptly ended the kiss but stayed where they were gazing into each other�s eyes. �I�m so happy to be here with you. I thought I was never going to see you again.� He grazed her cheek with the back of his hand. �I love you Bra, and no one will ever take you away from me again.� The door opened, but they didn�t turn away from each other�s gaze to see the parents. �Hi you two.� Bulma chirped. �Hi mom, hi dad.� Bra returned but still didn�t look away from Goten. �So what�s this a staring contest?� Vegeta snorted. Now they looked at the intruders. They noticed that Vegeta was supporting Bulma, and their eyes widened. �Mom, are you okay?� Bra asked getting up from the floor and extending her hand to help Goten. �Your mother decided that an entire bottle of champagne wasn�t enough to drink, so she drank two bottles.� Vegeta growled. Bulma swayed and he swept her up and carried her upstairs. �Night guys.� Bra yelled after them, but didn�t get anything in reply. She turned her attention to Goten who was stifling a laugh. �Your poor mother is going to have one hell of a hang over.� Bra punched him lightly in the chest, and he grabbed it before she could pull it away. �I love you Bra-chan.� He said and he bent over to kiss her. They moved over to the couch where she secured herself in his arms. Her breath became shallow and even, he knew she was asleep and he rested his eyes. He heard Trunks and Pan trotting down the stairs, and opened his eyes. �When did you guys get home?� He whispered so not to disturb Bra. Trunks plopped down in the chair and pulled Pan with him. �We�ve been here for a while actually.� She whispered back, and grinned. Goten nodded his understanding. He asked them if they wanted to go out to dinner for Bra�s belated birthday, and they accepted. They agreed that Sunday night would be best, and it was already Friday. Trunks and Pan got up and left the two alone. Goten grabbed the blanket off the back of the couch and covered her with it. She never stirred. <><><><><> The sun shone brightly through the living room window hitting Bra�s eyes, and making her wake up. Upon hearing her yawn Goten opened his eyes and smiled at her. �I slept so peacefully.� She purred in his ear. �It must be you.� �I�m glad I can help.� He on the other hand slept like shit with all of that knowledge swimming around in his head. But he�d never let her know that. �I need a shower.� She groaned and started to get up. They headed to her room, and she nudged him to the bed. �I�m going to try it on my own.� He smiled at her to give her comfort, and he relaxed against the headboard. He watched her disappear through the bathroom and she shut the door. He held his breath, and waited not knowing how she would do. This would be the first time not having him in there, and she mustered up her strength. The shower was ready, and she closed her eyes and got in. She started feeling a little scared so she started to sing, but it came out a little shaky. Goten sat up in bed, when he heard her nervously start to sing. Then it stopped and he felt her Ki start to flare. She was losing it and he jumped up off the bed, and headed to the bathroom when he heard her sobbing for him. His heart raced and he charged into the bathroom, and opened the shower door. She was supporting herself and shaking uncontrollably as she sobbed hysterically. �I� I can�t do it.� She fell into his arms. She shuttered in his arms and he gently lifted her out of the shower and slipped her robe on her. Then cradled her in his arms as he sank to the floor. Vegeta bolted in the bathroom with wide eyes. �What�s going on?� He barked. Ignoring Vegeta for the moment he needed to relax Bra. �It�s alright Bra, small steps okay?� He whispered tenderly, and she nodded. Then he looked up at Vegeta �She just panicked.� Vegeta sighed and left the two alone. She slowly regained her composure and she wiped her tears away. �I hate this you know.� She said as he helped her up. �I�m sure my father is really proud of me.� She said sarcastically. �As a matter of fact I am.� He said from her bedroom. Goten led her into the room and quickly left so they could be alone. She sat down beside him and looked at the floor. Like Goten, he knew her pain. Knew that android tortured her heart, body, and soul. That image of her lying there lifeless looking and exposed ripped through his mind like a sharp blade. He winced at the pain it inflicted in his heart. �But I�m weak. I know you hate that more than anything in the universe.� She said blandly. She wasn�t going to cry, and she didn�t stutter or stammer. �I promise you this, I will become as strong as Trunks and Goten. If not stronger.� She growled with ferociousness. �Then I won�t be such a baby anymore.� �I believe you will.� He said proudly, for she showed her conviction when they would train. Her heart was in it, and she grew stronger every fight. �Everyone needs support every now and then, and I don�t think Goten minds at all. He was sick while you were gone.� She now looked up at him, urging him to continue. �Very sick. He�s your match, and if you two should ever want to become mates, or that human way you have my blessing. I know he will take the best care of you.� She wrapped her arms around his neck, and he flinched but didn�t pull away. Sensing his discomfort she reluctantly pulled away and turned to sit facing him. �I want to know something father.� She sucked in a deep breath of air, and then released it slowly. �How did you kill him?� She saw his eyes widen. �I don�t think that is something you should know.� If she insisted he would tell her only how he actually ended up dead, but not the hours leading up to the death. �Please?� She asked strongly. He thought about this for a moment. It was way too gory and probably too disturbing for anyone else to know. He remembered vividly dissecting that creature for hours. He literally tore that android up piece by piece. �I�dismembered him, then vaporized him into nothing.� He said quietly. He held his breath hoping she would not try to prod further. �I know you�re holding back a lot from me, but what you told me is sufficient enough.� She gave him a reprieve. He released his breath in a sigh of relief. �But not before Goten gave him a Ki blast to the crotch.� He added, and they both started to howl with laughter. �I never knew a being could scream that way.� Goten came in to see if everything was all right, and he saw the two laughing hysterically. Vegeta regained himself and got up to leave. �See you in 10 minutes for training?� He asked his daughter before slipping out. She nodded, and watched him leave. Goten closed the door and walked over to her. �Everything alright?� He asked with a smirk. She gleamed at him, stood up, and gave him a tight hug. �Everything is fine. I guess I better finish taking a shower.� She said with a sigh. �Will you?� He nodded knowing what she needed, and he followed her into the bathroom. <><><><><> Goten trained with them, and Vegeta was harsh on him. But he didn�t mind, it made him that much better. This was the first time he�d seen Bra spar in a very long time; he noticed a definite improvement in her speed and technique. It wouldn�t be long before she was equal to him, and he suddenly became a little sad. �Does that mean she won�t need me anymore�, he thought selfishly. <><><><><> After training the three walked into the house to grab dinner. Bulma was busy getting dinner ready, when the three came in and sat down. She turned around and saw their sweat dripping faces. �Ew. I know you don�t have the audacity to sit through dinner like that.� She said squinching up her face. The three blushed and quickly left the table. �I guess we are pretty gross.� Bra said looking at the other two. �I mean you guys are nasty looking.� She teased. Vegeta humphed and flew up to his bedroom. Goten came up behind her, and grabbed her around the waist. �And you look incredible.� She turned around in his arms and he lifted her off the floor to carry her the rest of the way to her bedroom. �Do you think we could take a shower together? Or would that be too much?� She whispered in his ear. By now they have seen each other naked, because she needed to be around him constantly, and therefore had seen him take showers as well. �Alright but no funny stuff.� He teased in her ear. He started the shower, and they both got undressed. He followed her in and stared wondrously at her curvy body. He felt himself getting too excited and he averted his eyes. He closed his eyes, leaned against the other side and waited for her to finish. They switched sides, and it was her turn to really get a look at him. She started with his broad shoulders and arms, noting the firm and large muscles. Then the chest that she had clung to many of nights was exposed to her, and the muscles rippled as he washed his hair. She moved her eyes down to his abdomen and saw the perfectly chiseled stomach tense as he washed. She stopped there not wanting to go any further, for she too was becoming aroused and this was really dangerous to be in here with him. She wondered if he was affected when she was bathing, and a smirk crossed her face. She knew deep in her heart that making love to him was not going to be hard to do, and she was relieved that the android didn�t take that away from her. Of course she knew that sensing and actually acting it out were two different things, so she conditioned herself. They finished, dried off, got dressed, and headed back down to the kitchen. There was food on the table but only two plates. They looked at each in bewilderment. Then they heard Bulma�s laughter from upstairs, and they gave each other a smirk. She rolled her eyes, and squinched her face. �You want to eat outside or something?� She pleaded, not wanting to hear her parents. They went outside with their plates and heard splashing in the pool. She almost panicked but then felt Trunks and Pans Ki. She relaxed her tense muscles and headed off to the table that was beside the pool. �Hi guys.� Goten said as they neared the dark pool. �Um, uh. Hey.� Trunks said nervously. �Busted.� Bra teased, and she flicked on the lights that surrounded the pool area. �Damn Bra. Do you mind.� Trunks snarled. Goten gave him a throaty growl to caution him. �I could have turned on the lights in the pool. So you owe me one.� She laughed and sat down on Goten�s lap. Trunks and Pan got on their swimsuits and walked over to the table. Trunks flung a wet arm at his sister, and she just flinched as the water sprayed her. �Jerk.� �Witch� He said lovingly. �Let�s go Pan, I�m starved.� He walked in the house with her. They gathered up some food and joined the other two out by the pool. Pan and Bra were engaged in a conversation so Goten talked to Trunks. �Did you do that thing I asked you to do?� �Yep it�s all set.� The girls never paid attention. But that is all Goten needed to know. �It�s amazing what pull this business has.� They laughed. Trunks made reservations at a very expensive and formal restaurant. His mother has VIP priority with the restaurant, so reservations are never an issue, whereas regular members had to make reservations months in advanced. Of course it�s a black tie restaurant, which Goten wasn�t looking forward to but he knew Bra enjoyed formals and was willing to sacrifice. Trunks was used to it by now, so he didn�t really care. Everything was set. Goten just prayed that Bra would be able to handle it. |