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(Written by GWLuver and Alexandra Maxwell)

Chapter 4

Sei Ren and Takako cuddled in the stark waiting room. They were unaware of the fate that would soon be their reality. While they were aware of the implications of their rescue, they were innocent enough to hope that they were soon going home, or at least to a place where they could assume to be normal high-school students.

"What do you think will happen to us now Taka-chan?" Sei Ren asked quietly

"We will go home to our parents more than likely. They're probably waiting for us." Takako said. Although she knew that they were more than likely uncomfortable with what the girls had become, she knew this is what Sei Ren wanted to hear.

Sei Ren knew what Takako was doing and she was happy. This meant no matter what, her and Takako would always be together. They could not function any other way. Ten years would not be forgotten over night. Sei Ren leaned into her friend, forgetting about the narrow width of the couch and sent them crashing to the floor with undignified squeaks.

Videl and Gohan were passing by one of the private waiting rooms when they heard giggling. Unsure of what they would find, seeing as the two girls were supposed to be in separate rooms. Slowly Videl opened the door and peered in. She smiled when she saw the girls actually acting less like prostitutes and more like the children they were.

"Awe. Aren't they cute Gohan?" Videl whispered to her partner.

Gohan just sighed. They were about to bring in two emotionally stunted teenage girls into their home while their relationship was still new. These same girls were also known to have been sexually active for the last six years despite it being tantamount to rape. How was he supposed to deal with someone else's kids, when he did not even have his own?

Not waiting for Gohan's response, Videl gently tapped on the open door. The effect was instantaneous and heartbreaking for both the adults. The teens went from giggling school girls to blank-faced bodies. Their eyes burned with fear and hate, not necessarily at them, but at what they represented. Holding her hands in a gesture of peace, Videl walked in to the room taking care not to spook the still figures. Gohan followed Videl in the room leaving the door open and staying far from it to allow the girls some respite.

"Sei Ren you know who I am. Takako, my name is Videl and the gentleman here with me is my husband, Gohan. We are being charged with taking care of you while the trial is going on." Here she paused and looked at Gohan before continuing. "We would like it if the two of you gave us permission to take you home with us. There, the two of you would be together and be safe."

"Why can't we go home to our families?" Takako asked pulling Sei Ren closer to her.

"We are not sure what their reactions are to the fact that we found you and in what condition you were rescued." Gohan answered. He knew this was going to make or break the offer of living with him and Videl.

Poking Takako, Sei Ren shared a look with her before whispering in her ear. "They may not want us now Taka-chan. I think we should give these two a chance. It's not like they will not be monitored the whole time we're with them. We have to be prepped to testify."

Nodding at the sense her friend made, Takako returned her stare to the adults across from them. "We want the promise that if we so much as feel threatened in any way, we are allowed to leave. We will not be caged again to be used after this freedom."

Relaxing slightly, Gohan and Videl promised to do their best to accommodate the girls' wishes. Getting up, Sei Ren and Takako pulled the blankets around them like shields, as Videl and Gohan led them out the door. After watching the couple sign paper work that released them in to their custody, Videl grinned triumphantly.

"Now we get to go shopping!" she let out happily.

"Shouldn't we introduce them to family first?" Gohan asked holding the door open for the teens.

"You can go tell your parents, but we need to get these girls some clothes they can't just wear police sweats for the rest of their stay." Videl pointed out. "Besides, I can call my dad and have him meet us for food."

Gohan rolled his eyes "Alright, whatever Videl." He said grumpily. He watched as she starting walking toward the parking lot. "I don't understand why you drive anymore?"

Videl spun around, "Well I don't like being a UFP if I don't have to Gohan. Besides, my dad did give us the car as a wedding present. What good would it do sitting in the garage all the time?"

"Alright, I'll see you guys later then. I'm going to see my dad, and Videl don't go over the limit on that card. It's not ours, it's the departments." He said hovering over the sidewalk, thus freaking both girls out a little.

"Oh you're such a sour puss. I'll stop by if I can't reach Chi Chi." She said walking to the parking lot, motioning for the girls to follow.

Gohan smacked his forehead. 'She's taking my mother shopping? I don't want to be there.' And with that he flew off toward the outskirts of town.

Videl hummed as they approached a royal blue Chevy Avalanche. She clicked the button on the remote and the lights flashed once, "Get in girls, we get to go shopping!" She almost cheered, like she hadn't been shopping in years. Takako opened the back door for Sei Ren, who hesitantly climbed in and buckled in behind Videl. Once both were safely in their seats, Videl gunned it out of the parking lot like there was no tomorrow! They hopped over the speed bump out of the lot and into traffic. Needless to say both girls held onto the handles above their windows. As soon as Videl got on the highway did she calm down and do the speed limit. "I hope you guys like the radio." She said turning it up a little louder "It'll take us about 15 minutes to get to downtown where the good shops are." She said resting her arm on the open window while holding the wheel with her right.

Enrique Iglesias's 'Push' played on the radio as they went down the road. Takako began bobbing her head a bit and smiled at Sei Ren. Sei Ren began to calm down as well and slowly began singing, gently getting louder as she got into the song; Takako dancing her seat the whole time. Videl's finger waved over the wheel and sometimes joined in on the chorus. Once the radio changed to another song Videl smiled in the rearview mirror. "You have a beautiful voice Sei Ren." She was silent at this.

Takako sat silent with her, holding her hand in support. It wasn't long until they were in downtown and looking for a parking spot in a parking structure. The y had gone to the top and then down again until they found a spot near the entrance. "Ok, is there anywhere you guys like in particular?" Videl asked turning in her seat after shutting the truck off. Both looked at her strange.

"We never got to shop. We were always just given clothes to wear." Takako answered.

"Oh, you do talk. Well ok, I'll take you to my favorite stores unless you see something you like." She said grabbing out her cell and dialing a number. They all got out of the car as Videl talked to Bulma, whom was with Chi Chi. "Great see you here then." She said after 5 minutes of talking. "My in-law and her friend will be here soon, they're going to help me keep an eye on you two." She said before they walked out of the structure and onto the street. They may have gotten a few looks but otherwise everyone left the two girls alone. They arrived at Videl's first stop, Bared Navy (Old Navy). The two walked in and stood still taking in the sight of all the different clothes, jeans, pants, shorts, long sleeves, short sleeves and no sleeves. It was a bit over helming at first until Videl pulled their arms toward the Junior sections. Videl began grabbing clothes and handing them off to Sei Ren first. Videl noticed she was smaller then both her and her friend Takako.

Once her arms were filled Videl pushed her into the changing room. "Put on the first thing I gave you. Then come out so we can see." Videl said happily before closing the door. Just then her phone rang an annoying beep sound. "Hello daddy." She said with a small annoyed smile. "Yes I'm off work now. Oh, You have granddaughters now." The phone went silent a moment and then a loud yell. "Easy daddy, remember your blood pressure." Takako kept her eyes on the door and pair of ankles she could see under the door while listening to Videl on the phone. "No, daddy… hold on… daddy… I'm at Bared Navy. Daddy? Daddy? Oh dear." Videl hung it up.

Sei Ren peeked out of the dressing room. "Takako, I need some help with this." Takako stood and Sei Ren held the door open, turning her back. "I can't reach the zipper." Takako smiled and grabbed the zipper before the doors of the store nearly burst into pieces as Hurcule made his grand entrance. Videl had neglected the fact that neither girl had any underwear and Sei Ren's back was exposed, the light purple dress not covering that fact. "Where are they?!" He yelled and spotted Videl.

Videl turned to the girl's finding their faces in utter horror. She saw that the little Ren wasn't even fully dressed. Before she could stop her father he charged up to her, "Where are these grand daughters?" And before Videl could speak Sei Ren screamed. Takako pushed her into the room and followed, locking the door behind her. Both girls stood at the back of the stall, trembling.

"Daddy!" Videl scolded. "You're scaring them!"

Hercule looked at the stall and realized his mistake. "I'm sorry girls. Please I'm your new grandfather. Don't be alarmed."

Takako walked out leaving Sei Ren to redress in the sweats. "You pervert." She glared to Hurcule. "And you're a liar." She turned on Videl. "We don't want to be here anymore."

Videl punched her father, "Go home daddy. We'll make a dinner tonight so you and everyone else can meet them." He began his way out before turning. "Just go, you're bothering them!" She didn't mean to kick him as hard as she did but he got the point, being his daughter he was accustom to the beating up part. Once he was out of sight, Sei Ren crept out of the changing room cautiously. She saw the angry look on Takako's face. The store clerks all glared at Videl, although she was a loyal customer, she had never been trouble before. They escorted the group out and Videl took them down the street to a tall building. She pulled out her cell again as they walked in. Both girls looked at her, Takako still a little furious. "Hey you guys here? Ok, we'll meet you over in the junior's section." And then she hung up.

"Now what are you getting us into?" Takako glared.

"We're going to meet up with 2 ladies and shop with for a bit." Videl said, trying to be apologetic for the incident with her father. They arrived first and Videl told them to grab what they thought was nice looking. The two went into the racks of clothing as Videl stood on the walkway. They didn't notice the 2 older women walking over to Videl. "They're very shy." She was telling Chichi and Bulma before they walked over, only a couple outfits in their arms. "Bulma, Chi chi, this is Sei Ren and Takako." Videl introduced, "Sei Ren, Takako, this is Bulma and Chi chi." Bulma and Chi chi bowed, Sei Ren and Takako doing to same. "At least that went well." Videl sighed as they all stood straight again.

"You're both very lovely." Bulma said smiling at them. Both thanked her and bowed again like they had been trained to. It was a slightly bitter reminder but Takako grabbed Sei Ren's shoulder. "Why don't you girls go try on what you have there, we'll be over in a bit."

Somehow Bulma seemed more mothering then Videl and both seemed pleased to do so. Videl watched them run off to the sign that said 'dressing rooms'. Takako stood in the room next to Sei Ren's, thinking as she pulled on a pair of jeans. "Sei Ren. Are you just as disturbed by all this as I am? I'm not sure what to think of what is going on." She confessed.

Sei Ren looked into the mirror, "I feel the same. I am unsure of how to proceed with what fate has given us Taka-chan." She looked down at her bare feet, rubbing her toes in the soft carpet. She pulled out one of the hangers, a deep purple skirt. It's waves looked gentle as she slid them up her hips.

Takako knocked gently on Sei Ren's door. Sei Ren opened it and found her dear friend looking confused and somewhat lost. Outside Bulma and Chichi stood watching Videl fidget around the clothing. Both women smiled at each other.

"Videl, quit your worrying." Chichi said waving a hand. "Be glad you don't have to start from the beginning." Bulma chuckled at that, remembering when she had to change her son's diapers.

"Um, Chichi, Bulma, I want to have a party." Videl said walking over. "But I only have the time for one tonight. I still have to put them into high school, get them bed rooms or maybe just one."

"Whoa slow down. You're going to burn yourself out Videl. If it helps any I have plenty of room at my house for you all to stay until rooms are added to your house if you need it." Bulma offered. Sadly it was to no aveil.

"I'm not sure just what to do."

"Leave the schooling and the getting rooms ready to us. We are very experienced after all." Chichi replied. "You just worry about getting the girls clothing." As she said this Bulma pulled out her cell phone.

Bulma walked away toward the entrance while Videl and Chichi waited. "Girls." Called Chichi, "May we see your outfits?" Both girls walked out; Takako in her blue jeans and plain white t shirt, Sei Ren in her purple skirt and black tank top. "What do you think girls?" Both stuck out their tonges. Chichi waved for them to go back into the dressing rooms. Once they were done again they were called, this time Bulma was present. Now Sei Ren wore dark wash blue jeans with a red one shoulder top. Takako wore black leggings under a pink mini skirt with a purple striped long sleeve shirt over; it too was hanging off the shoulder. All three women clapped, making both Sei Ren and Takako blush.

"Sei Ren, Takako, We're going to have a dinner party tonight so you can meet the whole family." Videl said smiling at them. Both girls looked at each other in wonder.

Chichi walked off momentarily and then returned with two gowns. "Here I think these will be fitting for your first dinner with us." She handed them off to the girls, spun them around and pushed them into the dressing room again. It was a few minutes before the boys, Trunks and Goten, walked up. They began complaining about doing girlie stuff but both shut their mouths when Takako stepped out from the dressing room. Her tall figure wrapped in the black halter dress was amazing. The tiny rhinestones glistened in the department light. Goten almost started drooling as his eyes were drawn to her chest, cleavage peeked out of the dropped neckline. How ever the long pink hair put both him and Trunks off.

"Meh, she ain't half bad lookin, or half good." Goten whispered to Trunks. He just chuckled a bit. Then she stepped out of the way for Sei Ren. Both boys almost had to grab their jaws from falling to the floor. Her navy blue dress hung off her shoulders, gently draping down her small figure. The cuffs ended just passed her wrists and the hem gently brushed against her knees. She looked up gently at the women and then noticed the boys. A small blush adorned her cheeks. "Hubba, hubba." Goten said to himself. Takako heard him and gave him a glare but he ignored her.

Takako then grabbed Sei Ren in a fierce hug and held her tight. "You look adorable Sei Ren-kun." She whispered softly before kissing the top of her head.

"Thank you Taka-chan." She whispered back. All three women had a simultaneous 'Awe'. Trunks felt his heart race at the sight of Sei Ren, and butterflies filled his stomach. Of course he was a 'man' though and knew he couldn't let her know what he thought of her. So he tried to cool his stare.

It was almost no use when Bulma pulled a bobby pin from her hair and pulled back Sei Ren's bangs, revealing her cute face. Trunks was ready to keel over but he held fast to the ground beneath him. Bulma looked over at the boys and knew that look in her son's eyes. It was the same look her husband had when ever they were engaged in doing something together. "I think these will do perfectly." Bulma said with a large smile. "You girls look so beautiful and grown up in these dresses."

"It makes me wish I had a daughter." Chichi said with a large smile on her face. As the girls were all being praised Goten snuck up next to their girls. Takako glared when she saw him standing so close to them. He was a bit shorter then Takako but he was taller then Sei Ren.

Goten raised a hand toward each girl and poked a breast with his index finger on both hands. "Are those real?" he asked while poking them. Sei Ren screamed, while Takako grabbed both the finger on Sei Ren and the one on her and pushed them back as far as they'd go and kept pushing. Goten knelt in pain from his fingers being bent backward. Takako had that fire in her eyes again and Sei Ren just stepped back into the dressing room to get away. Before any more damage could be done, Bulma and Chichi grabbed Goten and taught him a good lesson. Trunks just stood there and slapped the heel of his hand into his forehead.

Videl quickly bought the dresses and the other outfits the girls liked. And they headed off into the shopping area. Sei Ren and Takako now dressed in street clothes instead of the sweats they had originally worn from the station. The boys were towed along to by the end of the trip, both were almost carrying their own weight in clothes, shoes, bedding and a few household accessories by the end of the trip.

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