Yoko awoke with a start. Cold sweat poured down her face as she numbly climbed out of her bed. Slowly she dragged her exhausted body to the bathroom. After splashing some cool water onto her face, she sat down on the edge of the bathtub and. Yoko could remember every detail as if it had happened yesterday…
"Yoko, be a dear and take this cup of coffee to your father." "Yes Mommy." Skipping into the kitchen 7 year old Yoko found her mother holding out a mug. Wrapping her hands securely around the mug, Yoko carried it to her father's study. "Here you go Daddy." Startled her father looked down before smiling softly. He took the mug from her outstretched hand.
Yoko ran from the room and went back to her mom. "Mommy, can I go outside and play? I saw Toki a little while ago." Her mother gave her a wary look. "Did you finish your chores?" the little girl nodded emphatically. Her mother sighed. "Alright. If you see Rekelec let him know it's his turn to sweep." Yoko rolled her eyes and ran out of the room.
She was half way out the front door when a large hand landed on her slim shoulder. Startled she whipped around and looked straight into her brother's eyes. Her hazel eyes clashed with his blue-gray ones. "Where are you going?" his deep voice sent shivers down her spine. "I'm going out to play with Toki." He rolled his eyes. "Toki again? Whatever. Make sure you put on a long sweater; your tail is showing." Yoko pouted slightly. "It's too hot to wear a sweater!" "Do you want everyone to call you freak for having a tail? Fine. Be my guest." Breathing angrily she stomped up the stairs and stopped only to snap, "Rek mommy said it's your turn to sweep!"
Yoko sighed and gently stroked her brown fluffy tail that was wrapped tightly around her slim waist. Tears filled her eyes as she remembered the rest of the memory.
"Yoko, when you're done washing dishes come to the living room. Your father and I have something to discuss with you." The short twelve- year old looked up from her almost finished chore. Yoko smiled and said, "sure thing mom, be right there." She quickly finished the dishes and ran to join her parents in the next room.
Plopping down on the sofa in front of her parents, Yoko asked, "What's up? Oh...where's Rekelec?" her mother turned deathly white and it was her father that answered. Looking her straight in the eyes he said coolly, "He's gone. And you'll be with him soon."
Yoko shivered and forced herself to stand up. It was no use dragging up old memories. Walking out of the bathroom she glanced at her digital clock. 6:00 am. Stretching, Yoko walked leisurely into her closet and began to dress for work.
Traffic was heavy that morning and it took Yoko an additional 20 minutes than usual to get to work. When she finally arrived at Capsule Corps. She was half an hour late. She rushed into the building, up the stairs and to her desk. She said hello to coworkers nearby as she quickly grabbed her papers and ran to the door at the end of the hall. Pausing for a breath she calmly opened it and said cheerfully and said entering, "Good morning Mr. Briefs. Please pardon my tardiness. Traffic was heavier than usual."
Mr. Trunks Brief looked up from the floor where he sat in front of a T.V. playing a video game. "Oh Miss Yoko! Uhhh…?" Yoko inwardly rolled her eyes at the idiotic expression on Mr. Briefs face. How could the son of one of the most famous people in the world be so stupid? "Mr. Briefs, I advise you to put away those childish games and get to work. My job depends on it. Here's your work for the day." She placed the papers on his desk.
As she walked out of the room Yoko couldn't help but wonder why she was working for this buffoon. It was 8 in the morning and he was playing video games. Video games! Who in their right mind would play video games after the age of ten? Wrapped up in these thoughts Yoko didn't see the man until she crashed into him.
"OH!" as she tumbled to the floor Yoko caught sight of the man's face. It was Mr. Rea from Rea incorporated. He was one of C.C. most influential consumer. His face was contorted in anger and Yoko wished she hadn't woken up this morning. Ignoring the hushed whispers of her coworkers she scrambled her feet and bowed apologetically to the man in front of her. "I-I'm sorry Mr. Rea. Please, forgive my clumsiness." She straightened just in time to see the arm swing. The blow caught her unprepared and she fell into the wall.
"Foolish wench! This is a 39088-yen suit! How dare you put your common hands on it?" Yoko straightened and snapped, "How dare you touch me in that-!" he swung his hand at her but this time she was prepared. She swiftly blocked his blow and slammed her knee into his groin. The man cried out and Yoko jabbed her elbow into his face. The man groaned as Yoko swept his feet out from beneath him. As she prepared to kick him in the stomach a large hand landed on her shoulder. Stopping she whirled around and saw that it was a young man with unruly black hair. Giving her an easy smile he said, "So what seems to be the problem? Or is it national beat up guys in suits day?"
Mr. Rea scrambled to his feet and cried, "Thank God you came along. This wench was trying to steal my wallet." The young man glanced at Yoko and gave a ghost of a smile before saying, "Oh is that so?" Mr. Rea sneered at Yoko and snapped, "Just wait till I'm through with you!" he then turned and waddled down the hall. Letting out a sigh Yoko gently removed her arm from said, "Thanks. If you hadn't showed up I might have actually killed him." The young man grinned and said easily, "No problem." Then he left and went towards Mr. Briefs office.
"Yoko! Are you alright! I called security." Yoko's bubbly friend Aria popped up beside her. Brushing lint off her shoulders Yoko smiled weakly and said, "Yeah I'm fine. I better get back to work. If not I wont get paid." Aria nodded and took off for her cubical at the far end of the room. Sighing Yoko went to hers and knew it was going to be a long day.
"Yoko! What are you still doing here? Didn't your shift end at 5?" Startled from her pile of papers Yoko looked up at Aria who was standing before her. Giving a weak smile Yoko asked, "Yes. What time is it and what are you doing here?" Aria rolled her golden eyes and snapped, "Yoko! It's nearly 8pm! I'm over here because I tried calling your phone and when you didn't answer I had a feeling that you had stayed after hours. Girl, where is that no good boss of yours? Isn't he supposed to do half of this?" glancing guiltily at the pile of papers and folders on her desk Yoko replied, "Yes…but he's a busy guy. Besides I'm being paid to do this." Grabbing Yoko's arm and pulling her up Aria snapped, "No you're being paid to make his appointments. Now come on. You're dead on your feet. Tomorrow you're not coming to work. I forbid it."
Yoko pouted as she grabbed her jacket. It was true that Mr. Briefs should be doing most of the work but…it was also true she didn't have anything to do after work. Aria always invited her out but she declined most of the time knowing that Aria's idea of out was a nearby bar and nightclub. That just wasn't Yoko's style. She reluctantly followed Aria out of the building. Aria stopped. The two of them lived in opposite directions. Aria smiled at her friend and said gently, "Yoko I know you don't like going to clubs and stuff but you should come with me one day. I worry about you. You don't go out. You don't have any men in your life. I'm the only person you talk to in the office."
Yoko rolled her eyes and said, "aria thanks but…thanks. Do you need a ride?" aria placed a hand on her shoulder and squeezed. "No thanks I'll catch a cab. You just head on home and get some rest." A few moments later Aria was in a cab and on her way home. Yoko thought briefly of returning to the office but decided against it. Letting out a sigh she made the long trek to her car. As she reached it a low voice growled, "well what do we have here? A little girl all alone. What do you think Gastro?" another voice cackled, "I say she looks like she's the perfect thing to entertain us this evening." Yoko turned and saw two large men standing before the entrance to an alley. One of the said in that low growl, "Hey girl. What say you about a giving us a good time?"
Yoko shook her head and firmly said, "No thanks. Now good evening." She quickly unlocked her car door and was just slipping inside when the man grabbed her around the waist and snarled in her ear, " I wasn't asking!" Yoko let out a snarl of her own as she twisted in his grasp and slammed her elbow in his nose. He let out a howl and released her. Yoko shoved him aside and was beginning to run when she tripped over someone's foot. It was Gastro. He cackled again, "Where do you think your going? The party's just getting started." He leaned over and grabbed her. Pushing her firmly against the car he yanked her jacket off. Yoko tried to get free but it was no use. Gastro was unbuttoning her blouse when they a cool familiar voice spoke up, "Well it seems to me Trunks that this girl is a magnet for a maggots."
Another voice, one that she knew, exclaimed, "What? Ms. Yoko! What's going on here?" a few moments later Gastro and his buddy were running away. Pale and shaken Yoko bowed and gave thanks to the two men. Mr. Briefs replied, "It was nothing. What are you still doing here? Doesn't your shift end at 5pm?" a dull blush covered her face. When she didn't reply Mr. Briefs went on. "well I left early but I forgot my cell phone. That's when you saw you. Are you certain you're fine? You look sorta queasy." Yoko, who was faint with hunger and fatigue mumbled yes as she pitched forward. Trunks caught her and said, "Goten I think we should just bring her along. Mom will be able to take care of her." Goten didn't reply. He was much to busy staring at the tail that hung limply behind Yoko.
Well that's chappie one of Dark Dreams. This was the second DBZ fanfic that I written. I started writing it about 4 years ago. Lol I know…a long time. Well hope you enjoyed!