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Bruised, battered, panting and glistening with sweat, Videl laid limp on the carpet while Vegeta slept like a baby, knowing she won't be able to move for a long time. He cursed in his sleep knowing he was too rough with her, so he'll have to take care of her in the morning.
Her mind was on loop. I'm okay. I'm okay. I'm okay. I'm okay. I'm okay. I'm okay. She told herself she sparred with Vegeta and lost as well, hoping to lull herself to sleep. But the pain was there. She didn't want to cry. To cry meant to give him satisfaction.
So instead, she waited until she heard light snoring. Using her hands, she crawled over to the door. Her arms wobbled, but they were still in better shape than any other part of her. Reaching up, she refrained from making any strained noises as she reached the doorknob and opened the door. She was grateful it didn't creak. As soon as she crawled her way outside, she wondered how she would even get home since she was too tired to fly.
But then she saw Gohan fast approaching.
"Videl is being tortured by my father. You should go get her. I have no doubt he plans on going to sleep after he's done."
Dammit, I can't hold back the tears any longer.
He picked her up and kissed her forehead. "Let's go home and get you cleaned up."
"How did… you know?"
"Trunks and Bulla visited. They're at the house, talking with Pan."
"Vegeta he…." She started hiccuping as she thought about her daughter marrying that monster. She thought of him doing to Pan what he did to her that night every night for the rest of her life. Maybe she can endure it better because she's part Saiyan? It doesn't matter. That's not how you treat a woman!
Gohan looked downcast. "I let you and Pan down for the last time. I promise to get stronger. I will protect you and the kids. On the plus side, Trunks let me know my father doesn't want to marry Bulla."
Videl stopped crying and immediately started screaming. "OH SO WHEN HE DOESN'T WANT SOMETHING THEN IT DOESN'T HAVE TO HAPPEN?! WHY IS HE THE ONE WITH A CHOICE IN THE MATTER?"
"Because for now, he's the strongest. Unfortunately, Vegeta's the brains of this operation. Dad's only going along with it because it makes sense."
"Is Chichi going along with it?"
"Yes," said Trunks. "She thinks uniting the families is a good idea."
"Of course she would," Videl groaned.
Gohan and the kids helped take care of Videl the rest of the night and into the morning. "Did he destroy your knees?" Videl looked into Pan's eyes. I want her to know the truth but, seeing as how she's going to marry him, I don't want to cause her anymore stress.
"Yes sweetie. He hurt my knees."
Pan frowned before leaning over to give her a kiss on the cheek. There were light bags under Videl's eyes. Everytime she tried to close her eyes, she saw his face, felt his grip, and heard his voice. Gohan had slept fine since she didn't tell him exactly what Vegeta had done yet. She wanted to wait for the kids to leave. Better yet, I should take a pregnancy test first before anything. If I'm not pregnant, then there's no need to say anything since my honey will beat him up for marrying our daughter anyway.
Based on the fact she couldn't walk, Gohan was already able to deduce what had happened as Vegeta's "torture". I don't blame her for it. I know she most likely did not want it, nor did she enjoy it. He has to pay.
Vegeta wasn't sure how Videl managed to leave, but he was surprised and happy at the same time. Happy he didn't have to deal with her that is. He hummed as he made a fresh pot of coffee.
"Bye guys! Let's all work towards getting stronger," said Bulla. She waved at Gohan and Videl.
"Be strong guys! But more importantly be smart!" Said Videl. Gohan was holding her so she could see them off.
"Just in case Goku plans to go through with Dad's plan and marry Bulla, I think Bulla should head over there. I at least know he won't hurt her. He'll be a major doofus for sure, but not a dangerous doofus. Knowing how father is, I'll take you home. I have no idea what his new plan for me will be, which is why I need to see him immediately anyway. We can get through this, as a family."
Bulla and Pan nodded before they hugged each other good bye. They told each other good luck before parting. "I'm sure as long as you do what he says, you should have freedoms. Just bite your tongue and listen."
Pan gulped, but nodded. I need to really think before I speak.
When they got to capsule corp, Vegeta was already outside, waiting for them.
