Ok, I know. It has been way to long since I last updated. I am so sorry for the gap in between chapters. I truly am. However, you will really like this chapter, I think. For those of you that have been waiting for some action between the two love birds, here you go! I hope you like it, it's my first time writing scenes such as this so be gentle on the criticism. This chapter is 18 pages long. So it's a nice long chapter for you. I also have another chapter just about done. I just need to review it one last time, then it should be posted too. I have up the rating to reflect the guidelines on so be respectful of this since I added some scenes that I never originally intended to add into my fic until now. Hope you enjoy and as always please review!
Chapter 12: Apologies
It was early in the morning by the time Goku finished sparring with Vegeta to let the anger out from seeing his daughter in the horrifying condition she was in only a few hours ago. The full blooded sayian was exhausted from his match but was not able to sleep since he was so worried about Serena surviving at the moment. The grown sayian was not accustomed to these feelings since normally she was not the one in a fight, plus, he was usually able to keep Gohan safe during battles when he was younger too. Goku realized how late it was and decided to head home to let Chi-Chi know what had happened to Serena, for she would be worried for his safety too. Goku landed in front of this house and notice the lights were on which meant that Chi-Chi was awake wondering where Goku was at this hour. He knew he would have to tell his wife the news of their daughter, but was not sure how she would take it since the spat the daughter and mother had yesterday. The older sayian took one last deep breath, readying himself for any sort of reaction his wife would give to him, before walking inside. Once inside his senses were hit with the cooking aroma of food that Chi-Chi was making in the kitchen right away. He shut the door before making his way into the kitchen where he found Chi-Chi at the stove. She turned around at hearing someone approach her, to find her husband standing in the archway into their kitchen. Upon seeing Goku, Chi-Chi spotted the blood covering Goku's shirt, alarming her, that he was hurt. She quickly put the spoon down as she swiftly made her way over to husband.
"Goku what happened to you?" She asked him. Goku realize right away that Chi-Chi was concerned over him, causing him to look down at his shirt to see what she was speaking off. Upon seeing the blood from his injured daughter was on his shirt which he had not even seen till now.
"It's not my blood Chi-Chi." He informed her so she would calm down. Chi-Chi observe how dishevel her husband look as she took his whole appearance in. She realized he must have been fighting again with Vegeta.
"Oh...then who is it and why did you leave so late in the middle of the night?" She asked him sternly with her hands on her hips, her features showing obvious signs of exasperation for her husband's sudden disappearance. Goku took a deep breath before answering his wife's question. Chi-Chi could see apprehension evident in his ebony eyes. This unease the woman of what Goku would tell her, but she did not show, at least not on the outside.
"Chi-Chi it is Serena's blood, she was attacked tonight, at her apartment." He stated to her seriously. Goku study her face for any signs of change. He thought he saw fear flash in her eyes, but she turned away too fast for Goku to know for sure.
"Serves her right," Chi-Chi stated as she walked away to finish her cooking. "After all the lies she has told she will most certainly learn her listen." Chi-Chi finished absently as she stirred the pot on the stove. Goku was stunned at hearing her response towards their only daughter being attacked. Goku had seen his daughter on the brink of death and was still fighting for life and his wife was acting like being attacked was no big deal. Goku was for the first time ever furious at his wife.
"Chi-Chi look at me." Goku ordered his wife. She turn around at hearing him demand something from her, which was not like Goku nor would she tolerate it. She spun around looking at him, irritated that he would demand something from her after everything she did for him. Goku did not budge from the look his wife was giving him and stood looking at his wife angrily.
"Excuse me?"
"Look at my shirt. See all the blood."
"Yes." She simply replied back to him doing her best to try to stay calm.
"This is our daughter's blood. She was attack viciously at her apartment just a few hours ago by that man who kidnapped Goten. She may not make it and you act like it is no big deal. She is our daughter, Chi-Chi, but you are more upset because she lied to you all of these years about fighting. Is it worth still being mad at her when she maybe dead soon? If she lives it will be because she knew how to fight, which you should be proud of because she put up one hell of a fight." He stated angrily to his wife. The room was dead silent as Goku vented to his wife how he felt of her actions as of late. "Now, I am going back to Bulma's to be there for her. When you are ready to stop being angry at her then come join me at Bulma's. Hopefully, it won't be too late." Goku finished before he abruptly turned his back on Chi-Chi, leaving her behind to think about what he said to her. Meanwhile, Chi-Chi just stood standing in the kitchen astonish at how her husband had just spoken to her. In all the years they had been married Goku had never once spoken to her in anger or in frustration until now.
*C.C*
Back at Capsule Corps, Trunks was sitting in a chair in the infirmary room watching Serena as she floated in the tank. The young sayian had been there all night terrified that he might lose her. Trunks had only his mother back in his time, which made for an existence very lonely. However, since he came back to the past, he started to spend time with the blonde he realized he no longer felt alone with her by his side. She meant the world to him, he would do anything for the blonde, and he did not know how he would live without the woman he loved if she did not survive. Trunks sat in the infirmary waiting along with hoping that Serena would pull through so he would be able to apologize to her for his actions from the other day. He knew his mother was worried about him since he had not left the infirmary to sleep or eat after he cleaned all of the blood off him and refused to leave until she woke up.
It was late in the afternoon, Bulma sat in the dinning room table with a cup of tea in her hands, trying to relax her body for the time being. The aqua hair woman felt tired from the night's events and was concerned for the young blonde that was still in the tank. She sighed heavily in frustration because she was not just worried about Serena, but her eldest son, who had not left Serena's side all night. Bulma worried how it would effect her son, should anything happened to her. She wasn't sure Trunks could handle losing another person he was so close to again, after having lost so many in his own time. Bulma was so deep in her own thoughts she did not hear someone come up from behind her. The aqua hair woman was startled out of her thoughts when a hand was laid on her left shoulder. She looked up to see Amy standing next to her taken aback by Bulma's jumpy reaction.
"I am sorry Bulma. I did not mean to startle you." Amy apologizes to the older woman.
"It's ok, Amy, it's my fault for not paying attention." Bulma said simply giving the bluenette before her a small smile having already forgotten the incident. Amy sat down next to the older woman with her own cup of tea in her hands feeling tired from the day.
"How is she doing?" Amy asked Bulma before taking a sip of her tea. Bulma sighed heavily as she put her hand through her own hair.
"She seems to be healing, which is a good sign, and will be out of the danger zone hopefully within the next two hours as long as she keeps healing at the same rate she has been." Bulma stated seriously looking at the girl before her.
"Well, that is good news to hear. Has Trunks come out at all?" Bulma shook her head before answering her.
"No, I had to bring him his lunch because he refuses to leave her side."
"He most likely blames himself for her getting attacked and injured so badly. I am just happy we were able to get to her in time." Amy replied as she took a sip of her tea.
"Yes, I agree. I don't want to see him lose her. He has lost so much in his own time already." Bulma said. The two women sat in silent lost in their own thoughts about what would have happened had they not gotten to the young blonde in time.
*Evening at Capsule Corp*
Trunks was sitting watching over Serena when the machine suddenly started to make beeping noises, startling the young lavender hair man. Trunks was out of his seat the second it started, making his way over to the tank, when his mother came rushing into the room. Bulma made her way over to the tank, reading the small screen before she started pushing buttons. Trunks was anxious as to why the tank was abruptly making noises.
"What's wrong mom?" Trunk asked her.
"It's time for her to come out. Trunks, I need you to please leave." Bulma stated simply as she kept pushing a few buttons on the tank. Trunks was surprised by his mother's request to have him leave the room.
"I want to be here." He told her. Bulma could tell her son was being stubborn on the idea of staying with Serena no matter what, his eyes were holding determination, and his jaw was set, which were all features that made her son look so much like his father at the moment. But Bulma was not sure how Serena would feel seeing him since she still thought he was mad at her and did not know he had forgiven her yet. For the moment, Bulma thought best to check Serena's condition alone, in case she still had a lot of healing left.
"I know you do sweetie, but I have to check her wounds, which requires undressing her." She lied to her son hoping he would buy it.
"Oh….." Trunks said realizing quickly why his mother wanted him out. He respected and loved Serena that he was willing to leave the room for this reason. "Of course." He said nodding his head to his mother before leaving the room to let his mother help his girlfriend. Once Trunks was out of the room Bulma grabbed a towel from a nearby rack then pushed the release button on the tank to let Serena out. The water in the tank start to drain, once fully drained, the door opened releasing the young blonde from inside. Serena started to fall towards the floor, but was caught by Bulma, who then guided Serena to the floor as she coughed while adjusting to being out of the tank. Once she was on the ground Bulma wrapped the towel around Serena's shoulders to help dry her off as well as keep her warm. After a few minutes Serena senses start to kick in making her realizes quickly she was on the floor next to Bulma, completely wet, and in the infirmary room.
"How long have I been in here?" She asked her.
"You have been in the rejuvenation tank for 15 hours." She informed the young blonde. Serena blue eyes grew wide at hearing this. "You were critically injured and were bleeding internally. Can you stand?" Bulma asked her seriously. "I'd like to take a look at your wounds if possible." Bulma finished. Serena nodded her head yes, before starting to get up with Bulma's help. Once up Serena easily made her way over one of the beds to sit on so Bulma could take a look at her. Just as Bulma was about to pull the front of Serena's shirt up, the door open causing both women to turn to see who was coming into the room. Amy popped her head in looking around until she spotted Bulma and Serena at one of the beds. Upon seeing her friend out of the tank a big smile grew on the bluenette's face.
"Serena, you are finally awake." Amy stated happily as she came into the room. Serena smile glad that her friend was there.
"Yep, and apparently, took quit the beating too." Serena said jokingly. Amy was happy to see her friend smiling and joking, which were good signs that Serena was in a much better condition.
"Amy why don't you check the wounds on Serena's back while I check the front. That way we can get her out of these wet cloths faster before she catches a cold." Bulma stated getting everyone back to the task at hand.
"Sure." Amy stated as she made way behind Serena to take a look Serena's back.
"Serena, how do you feel?" Bulma ask her as she was checked the wounds out to make sure they were fully healed. Serena sat there patiently waiting to be told she could get out of the wet cloths.
"I feel fine, although I do feel a bit sore." Serena said. Bulma nodded her head signaling that she heard the young blonde while she continued checking the wounds. While they were going over her wounds Amy, Bulma and Serena just chatting quietly about non important things while working on the task on hand. It only lasted about fifteen minutes before they finished checking out her wounds.
"Well, although you are good, I want you to take it easy for today, which means no training or anything, ok?" Bulma stated to Serena seriously.
"I agree with her. You don't want to over do it, after the attack yesterday." Amy added. The young blonde features on her face soften at hearing the concern both women had for her well being.
"Don't worry I won't do any training today." Serena replied to them with a smile on her face.
"Good. Now, in the bathroom there, are some dry cloths that are in there." Bulma stated pointing to a door that was behind the young blonde that was closed. "Why don't you go get out of those wet cloths and I'll let everyone know how you are doing." Bulma finished. Serena nodded her head before making her way towards the bathroom while Amy and Bulma left to let everyone know how she was doing.
The young blonde quickly change out of her wet cloths and put on the dry cloths that Bulma had provided her with. Serena felt better having the wet, heavy cloths off her that reminded her of the terrible night that had put her in the infirmary in the first place. Once she was finished Serena put the wet cloths in the trash can in the bathroom before leaving the room completely. As she open the bathroom door and came out, to find Trunks standing in the middle of the room, looking in her direction.
"Trunks…" she whispered her blue eyes wide in surprised in seeing him there.
Trunks notice as she came out of the bathroom that the color was back on her face, her blue eyes were bright again, and her hair a dark golden from being wet which were all signs she had healed. The young blonde was surprised to see Trunks waiting for her since their last conversation she had with him, he was very upset with her, for keeping her identity as Sailor Moon a secret.
"How do you feel?" He asked her.
"Fine." She stated quietly. The two stood in an awkward silence neither really sure what to say. Serena knew she had lied to Trunks and she did not blame him for being angry with her. The young blonde just wanted to run into his arms to be held by him, feeling the warmth and security from being held by Trunks and tell him how much she loved him. But no matter how badly she wanted to do that she knew she would have to try to gain his trust back, but she was not sure on how to do that, or what to say at this point. She needed time to figure it out, and thought that the best thing for them now was to give Trunks his space, and leave him alone so as not to upset him more. Trunks study the young woman that was before him as they both were silent. He saw in her blue eyes numerous emotions flash through them but what got his attention was sadness right before she start to turn her whole body away from him. He realize that she was leaving the room and it dawned on him that she assumed he was still mad at him. If he was going to make things back to the way they were before their fight he was going to have to say something now before she left the room.
"Serena, wait…" He said. Serena turned to look at Trunks wondering what he was going to say. Trunks sigh heavily not sure how exactly to proceed with his apology, but he knew he should go with what mother had taught him, which was to apologize from the heart.
"Look Serena, I don't know how to say this…but I'm sorry," He start to say. Serena at first hearing his words thought he was breaking up with her, but instead was apologizing to her although she had no idea why. "The way I treated you yesterday was wrong of me. I should have let you first explain your reasons for not telling me about your powers before storming off. I understand if you are angry with me because it is my fault that you got hurt and I will do whatever it takes to make it up to you. I love you so much and I don't want to lose you." Serena was stunned by the apology she was getting because she thought she would be the one to asking for his forgiveness not the other way around. As Trunks was about to say more the young blonde took the few steps it took to be in front of Trunks, grabbed his shirt to pull him down towards her to kiss him on the lips fully. The young lavender hair man was stunned by his girlfriend's reaction, but it did not take long for him to respond to the kiss. The two kissed for a few minutes before breaking apart. Trunks open his eyes to find Serena smiling up at him.
"I don't blame you for my injuries, but I am sorry for hurting your feeling and understand why you were so upset with me. I love you and promise never to do it again." She told him honestly. Trunks was relieved she accepted his apology along with the fact that everything was right between them again. He pulled her further into his arms so he could get a few minutes more of holding her.
"I am so happy your ok. I thought I was going to lose you." He whispered as he held her.
"I know, but it's going to take more than that to get rid of me."
Amy, Hotaru, Bulma sat in the living room in chairs talking quietly to one anther when Goku, Gohan and Vegeta came inside. The men notice how relaxed the two women were as they chatted away sitting on the couch. Gohan noticing the women's behavior felt for his sister's ki and notice that it was not only much higher and stronger but was moving around in the infirmary as well.
"Bulma how is Serena?" Gohan asked her. The three women stopped talking to address Gohan's question. Bulma turn to the young man standing not to far away with a big smile on her face.
"She is just fine Gohan. She getting changed and talking to Trunks and should be out here shortly." She informed him happily. At hearing this Goku and Gohan both smile at the news they were just told.
"She is out of the tank?" Goku asked.
"Yes, she is, but that does not mean she is allowed to train or fight. Today, for the rest of the day she is to relax, is that understood?" Bulma finished in a serious tone.
"Of course Bulma." Goku said.
"Don't worry Dad, we can spar tomorrow." Came the cheerful voice from the other side of the room. Everyone turn to see Trunks and Serena had entered into the living room. Everyone was happy to see the young blonde healthy and walking around the house again. Goku was thankful to see his only daughter safe again and was going to do anything to make sure no one ever hurt is little girl.
"I'm glad to see your ok, sis." Gohan said as he hugged his sister. Serena returned the hug.
"Like I said to Trunks, it is going to take more than that to get rid of me." Serena said jokingly before turning to her dad and giving him a hug. Once she pulled away though she noticed her father seemed serious.
"Serena, I know you have been through a lot already, but we need to know what happened." Goku said to her. Serena smile at her father while taking a seat on the couch next to Bulma. She had a feeling that they would have questions about the attack. Everyone else followed suit so they could hear what happened.
"I've been through a lot dad, but don't worry, it isn't going to stop me from kicking his ass the next time I see him." Serena replied confidently. "As for what happened there are a lot of questions that I have myself that I haven't been able to answer." She told everyone honestly.
"Like what, brat?" Vegeta asked as he stood next to the reclining chair that Amy was sitting in.
"How does he know so much about me?" She said to them.
"What do you mean?" Gohan asked her. Serena then explain everything to them that happened that night in her apartment. From the minute she fell asleep to the minute she awoke to finding him in her room up until she was rescued by her friends and family.
"And you all know the rest as to when you showed up." She finished explaining the story. Serena notice Trunks hands were in a fist at hearing the things this guy had said and done to his girlfriend and it angered him to the point where he wanted to kill the guy for ever touching her. Serena realizing he was upset took one of his hands into hers. At feeling someone touch his hand Trunks looked up to see bright blue eyes looking at him. Serena flashed him a smile to reassure him she was ok, and to calm him down. The voice of Serena's father pulled her attention away to the topic at hand.
"I still don't get it how your question goes with what happened, Serena." Goku stated to his daughter with the usual sheepish look on his face while scratching his head, causing Vegeta to mumble coherent about Goku's stupidity. Bulma gave her husband a sharp glare to silence him from saying anything further before Serena started talking again.
"He knew so much about me dad. He knows that I am heir from a race on the moon that has been gone for a long time, he knows I can use ki, as well as my powers as Sailor Moon, he knows who my family is, he knows where Gohan, Amy, and I live. To know that much information about me they would have to have been watching me for a very long time and none of us knew they even existed until yesterday."
"The brat has a good point. If they know this much about her alone, it means they know a lot about the rest of us too." Vegeta said seriously.
"And they know about our weakness, which they proved last night." Hotaru added into the conversation.
"Exactly." Serena stated. After hearing the explanation understood quickly why Serena was so concerned about the question she could not answer for herself. He understood why it bothered her and how it was related to the past two attacks.
"Well, for now on Gohan, Amy, Hotaru and Serena should stay here. I don't think it's a good idea for you three to be at your place anymore. The chances of this new enemy attacking again with more people under one place are less likely. I will also let the others know about what happened so that it does not happen to any of them either." Goku stated now that he understood where is daughter was going with the conversation.
"Good idea, dad." Gohan replied.
"In the mean time Gohan and I can go back to Serena's apartment to see if there were any clues left behind by the enemy that could help us figure out what we are dealing with." Amy offered.
"I'll come too. We don't need you two missing anything that could be important." Vegeta stated arrogantly with his usual scowl on his face.
"I'll come too. I need to pick up my cloths, anyhow." Serena replied ignoring the usual behavior of Vegeta. Everyone was surprise to hear Serena volunteer so easily to go back to her own place.
"Are you sure you want to do that, Serena?" Amy asked her friend concerned for her friend. Serena look at Amy with confusion evident on her features to the question her friend was asking.
"Yeah, why?" She stated looking at everyone.
"It's just that you were seriously injured at your apartment…and…well..." Amy started to say but her nervousness started to kick in not sure on how to explain her concerns to her friend before her. Amy look to Gohan a bit hoping he realized she needed his rescuing. Gohan realized that Serena didn't see why Amy was asking the question and that it was making his girlfriend uncomfortable explaining her concern in front of everyone.
"Going back there may bring up those memories that you may not be ready for just yet." Gohan jumped in for Amy to finish explaining. Gohan knew his sister was strong person and had been through a lot as Sailor Moon, but he was concerned as well for his sister and did not want to put her through anymore pain. He knew there was only so much a person could handle and it just seemed to soon for his sister to be going back to the place where she was so brutally attack.
"You worry too much. I will be fine, besides, it's not like I haven't been attacked before." Serena said confidently while waving of the concerns her friends and family had.
"Well, then that's settle. Let's get going so I can get back to my training." Vegeta finished before anyone else could get another word in.
*Outside Serena's Apartment*
Serena, Trunks, Amy, Gohan and Vegeta floated outside Serena's apartment just as they had earlier that evening. Serena starred shocked at the entrance that was made from the blast that had sent her attacker and her flying in different directions. The young blonde was amazed at where the doors and balcony had once stood but now there was just a gaping hole in the wall. Trunks was standing next to Serena and notice she had not moved or said anything as she look on to what had once been her balcony. Trunks take Serena's hand in his to hold. The sudden contact of his hand brought the young blonde back from her thoughts as well as turns her attention away from the destruction that was ahead of her.
"You ok?" He asked her. Serena could tell he was still worried about her so she gave him a smile to best show him she was fine as she replied back to him.
"Yes, I am fine. I'm just surprised at the big hole you guys made into my place. I was kind of out of it at the time." She stated to him casually before turning to the others. "Was it necessary to make it this grand for his almightiness?" She joked while looking at Vegeta with a sweet smile on her lips. Upon hearing the joke Amy and Gohan smile while Trunks did his best to keep the smirk that wanted to form on his lips from showing since his father was looking at him and Serena. The last thing he needed was his father pissed off over a joke and taking it out on him on their next training.
"Watch it brat. I can still kick your ass regardless." He growled out to her while glaring at her.
"Well, we should get this done with so we are back in time for dinner." Amy said. Everyone made their way inside Serena's apartment. Serena and the others walk through the big hole that lead inside to Serena's living room. Once inside everyone got a good glimpse at the destruction that was inside. All the furniture was up against walls while toppled on top of another from the blast. There was glass shatter throughout the floor as well. The young blonde was amazed at the destruction of her home now that she was no longer injured or in the dark. As she gazed around the room looking at what was left of her belongings, blue eyes notice pool of blood that had dried on the floor where Trunks had found her. While starring at the spot flashes from the attack start to resurface. In the meantime Amy, Gohan and Vegeta were searching the room for clues of who their new enemy was. Amy happen to look up to notice Serena just seem to be standing in the room not looking at anything in particular.
"Serena." Amy called her friends name out worried that the blonde was reliving her attack. At hearing her name be called out it caused Serena to be pulled back into reality. Trunks hearing Amy call Serena's name stop his walk into her bedroom to turn around to see Serena standing in the living room still not following him. The young blonde turns to her friend.
"Wow, this place is a mess." Serena joke trying her best to not get anyone worried about her or realizes she had flashbacks of her attack.
"Yeah, it is." Amy replied looking at her friend concern for her mental health at the moment. Serena then starts again to head towards to her bedroom so she may get her cloths to take back to Capsul Corps. Gohan who had been watching the whole thing unfold as well watch is sister follow Trunks to her bedroom. Gohan and Amy both look at one another exchanging worry looks for the young blonde they cared for so much. They both knew that she was known for trying to hide her issues from her friends and family so she may deal with them herself. Serena followed Trunks back into her room to see him open her closet where some of her cloths were kept along with her travel bags.
"The travel bags to put my cloths in are on the floor. You'll want to grab the two that are there and just start throwing stuff in them." Serena said as she fully entered into her room. Trunks did was he was told so they could get this done quickly for Serena's sake. As Serena entered the room she tried her hardest not to look around so no flashes from the attack would come up on her. However, a loud thud made her look over to her bed where Trunks had put the two bags on her bed. There she saw a huge spot of dried blood from where she had been stabbed twice on her bed when the intruder had first arrived. As she just stared at the spot the memories from the attack start to resurface again. She remembered him stabbing her in the shoulder, and stomach, followed by them fighting. The feelings of dread and fear washing over her like a blanket. Trunks who had started grabbing cloths from her closet to put into one of the bags notice Serena had stopped moving. He glances in her attention to see what she is doing only to notice she was just starring at a particular spot on the bed, as well as her skin had gone pale, her breathing was starting to become irregular at the moment and her body started to shake. The young lavender hair man realizes quickly that the memories from the attack were affecting her greatly. He put the cloths that were in his hands down and went over to his girlfriend.
"Serena snap out of it." He said to her as came up to her but she just stood there starring blankly as she relived the attack in her mind. Trunks took a hold of her shoulders then start to shake her lightly while saying to her at the same time, "Serena come back to me. He can't hurt you." After a few more seconds of shaking her while speaking to her to come back to him the young blonde's blues eyes came back to focus in on Trunks instead of her attacker.
"Trunks…"she whispered as her blue eyes start to fill up with tears from the fear she was feeling and the shame for not being able to keep the memories at bay.
"You are safe, Serena." He told her as he pulled her into his arms to hold her.
"It felt so real Trunks. It was like I was being attacked for the first time all over again." She said to him as the tears came down her cheeks. "I felt so alone and scared." She finished confessing to him. It pained Trunks to see her go through this when she did not deserve any of it to begin with. He would be there for her anyway he could.
"Listen to me Serena." Trunks stated as he pulled away enough to be able to look down at the young blonde that was in his arms. "You are safe now. I won't let anyone get to you like that ever again, I swear." He said to her seriously while wiping away a tear that was coming down her cheek. Serena appreciated the words that her boyfriend was saying to her while doing his best to be there for her and not let her get lost in her memories, but she felt ashamed for not being able to fight them off, making her look weak.
"I am sorry I am so weak." She said to him.
"You aren't weak." Came the gruff reply of Vegeta who stood in the door frame leading into the bedroom causing the couple to look in that direction. "The fact that you came back here to face what happened to you after being attack and reliving what happened is not a sign of weakness."
"But…." The young blonde started to say.
"But nothing Serena. During time of war things happen to a warrior that sometimes affects them, it's not uncommon, but you learn to overcome it, which you will in time. It will make you a stronger and a better warrior, leaving behind nothing but a scar in time." Vegeta finished saying to the young blonde that was in his son's arms. Trunks was amazed at the way his father was behaving at the moment since it was unlike the older sayian to show a softer side. Serena smile at Vegeta's way of showing he cared for her even in the rarest of times.
"Thank you Vegeta." She said quietly to him since nothing more needed to be said to him. Vegeta knew she cared for him like a second father and although he would never say out loud, but thought of Serena as a daughter even if they were not related by blood.
"Don't get use to it brat. Trunks take her home. We'll finish things up here." He stated to his son acting like is usual self again by ordering people around. Trunks nodded his head to his father in understanding before the older sayian walked out of the room. Trunks picks up Serena princess style surprising the young blonde. He then makes his way over to the window that is in the room, opens it before flying out with the young blonde in his arms back home.
*Capsule Corp*
Hotaru had gone up to her room to get a bit of rest. She was still tad tired from healing Serena the other night. Bulma had just finished the last touches of preparing for dinner when she was heading into the living room to relax until it had finished cooking when the front door open to reveal Trunks and Serena coming in.
"Hey, guys how did it go?" Bulma asked them cheerfully.
"It went fine. The others are still looking for clues and will be home shortly. I am going to go grab a quick shower before dinner is ready." Serena said. The young blonde gave Trunks a quick squeeze as well as a smile before dashing off to get a shower.
"I am guessing things did not go well." Bulma asked her son once Serena was out of earshot. Trunks turn back to his mother once Serena was out of sight which was when he notice the concern in his mother's eyes.
"No, the memories return rather quickly making her relive the whole nightmare." Trunks explain to his mother.
"Poor girl, she went through a lot, but you can't blame yourself for this either. She will get through it with your support; it is just going to take time though." Trunks nodded his head in understanding about what his mother was saying.
"I know I just hate seeing her go through any of this. She doesn't deserve it." Bulma could hear the frustration her son was feeling through his tone of voice when he spoke. She could tell he was getting upset about the situation itself.
"I understand, but let's go sit down and relax. Get your mind off of this for Serena's sake. You need to stay calm for her. Besides dinner will be ready soon so everyone will be back shortly too." She offered trying to get her son to stop thinking about Serena being in pain.
Serena stepped out of the shower feeling more relaxed. She was still sore from her wounds she had from the battle the other night but the warm water help loosen up some of the muscles and tenderness a bit at least. The young blonde quickly tried off before putting on a pair of powder pink sweat pants with a white t-shirt. She then through her hair in a pony tail for the evening to keep out of the way since it was still wet. The young blonde left the bathroom to make her way back to the living room to see if Vegeta and the others had return yet with any new information. Serena reaches the living room to find Trunks, Goku, Vegeta, Amy, and Gohan speaking while looking at something that Vegeta had in his hands.
"From the look at things you found something." Serena stated as she approached the group. Everyone in the group look up to see Serena.
"Yes, we did." Amy said. No one said anything for a long moment. The young blonde could tell that they were uncomfortable with the subject at the moment which meant whatever was discovered at her apartment had to do with her being attacked.
"Ok, what is it that you don't want me to know." Serena stated impatiently at the group. The others were taken back at Serena comment. Amy sighed knowing that Serena would be stubborn about the subject until she told them what they had found.
"We found a knife on the floor underneath some of the furniture in the living room."
"The one he used on me." She said quietly. Trunks was by her side to give her any support she needed. Serena knew it was good they found the knife because it may help them understand their enemy more, but the young blonde had no urge to see it.
"That is what we speculate." The young blonde nodded her head in understanding before turning her attention to Vegeta not wishing to speak about the attack anymore than she had to for the moment.
"Do you recognize anything about this knife?"
"The design of the knife is your basic knife nothing significant tells us much of anything. However, the symbols on the handle are a different story."
"So you recognize the symbols?" Hotaru asked.
"Yes, I do. Long time ago, my father, back when my planet was alive, sought out different planets to conqueror and destroyed. The symbol that this knife is on belongs to a race known as the Nifes. Their planet was similar to earth, but the people there were very smart and were warriors with powers. We attempted to align with them, but their ruler would not join us, therefore my father instead destroyed many of the people on the planet."
"That is horrible!" Serena cried out upset at hearing what happened. Vegeta just ignored the blondes outburst not at all surprised by her reaction.
"So that is how you know about them, then." Trunks said trying to move the conversation on away from the terrible picture his father had just painted for them.
"Yes, they are strong, smart, and their powers are magical such as the senshi."
"This partly explains the barrier around Serena's apartment last night and the rope that was holding Goten." Goku stated out loud.
"At least it gives us a better idea of what we are dealing with, but they must have gain more power at some point since they have the ability to create youma now." Serena replied as she thought about how they had gained more power over the years. Just then Bulma voice could be heard stopping from the conversation from going any further.
"Dinner is ready!" She yelled out to them all. At hearing the word dinner Goku ran out of the room to be the first to get food causing everyone else the chuckle while Vegeta just growled in annoyance.
Dinner was uneventful as everyone ate until they were full with quiet conversation with friends and family. Just as dinner was finishing Goku, Vegeta, and two young boys were about to go spar, while the others relaxed watching them, when Bulma who happen to be just finish collecting the last few plates on the table look up at the entrance to the dining room to see Chi-Chi standing there.
"Chi-Chi." Bulma stated surprised to see her old friend show up. Everyone turned their attention to see Chi-Chi standing before them.
"Chi-Chi, what are you doing here?" Goku asked his wife. Chi-Chi stood her ground but on the inside felt very nervous. She was thrilled to see that Serena was alright too.
"I came here to speak to Serena."
"After the way you treat her yesterday? You can say whatever you have to say to her here." Vegeta stated in a matter fact tone, folding his arms over his chest while glaring at Goku's wife.
"No, it's ok." Serena said to everyone. "We should talk alone." She saw Trunks was about to protest at the idea of Serena seeing her mother alone. Her gaze soften at him. 'I will be fine. After all, I can telepathically call to you too. '
'Fine. But I am right here if you need me.' Trunks finished. Bulma began talking again cutting the conversation between the couple short.
"Alright, Serena why don't you go into my office where you can talk in private." Bulma offered. 'Plus, if something should go wrong, we are all close by just in case.' She finished to herself.
"Thank you, Bulma." Then the mother and daughter walked out the dining room. Once the mother and daughter duo had reached inside of Bulma's office, Chi-Chi who was the last one to enter shut the door so they would be alone. Serena was nervous about what would come to pass between her and her mother. Her mother was angry with her about her being Sailor Moon and lying all these years. She just hoped that she could find a way for her mother to forgive her. Serena took a deep breath before turning around to face her mother to begin apologizing to her. Serena notices her mother's back was still facing her. Just then Chi-Chi turns around with tears in her eyes.
"I am so sorry Serena." Chi-Chi begun to say to her daughter in hopes that she would be forgiven for what she had done. Serena eyes bulge for the second time that day because she was not the one apologizing, but instead her mother was. "I was so angry at the fact you and Gohan hid this information from me all of these years, but I know I was wrong. Wrong for the things I said to you, for slapping you, and not being there when you needed me. I wish I could take it all back, Serena. Please forgive me." Chi-Chi pleaded to her daughter as the tears came down her eyes hoping it was not too late to save their relationship. Serena's expression softens with a small smile on her lips with her only blue eyes welling with tears. The young blonde was happy that her mother not only forgave her and still wanted her in her life.
"Of course I forgive you mom." Chi-Chi grew a smile before rushing up to her only daughter to hug her which Serena returned gratefully. While hugging her mother Serena gave a silent prayer thanking Selen for everyone she had in her life and that things were getting back to normal again between her, Trunks and her mother.
Trunks was outside sparring with Goten and Chibi when he saw Serena talking along side with Chi-Chi as they came outside. He notice that both women had smiles on their faces while they were chatting about whatever. The young lavender hair man went back to sparing with his younger self and best friend so that Serena could have time with her mother.
Later that evening everyone was heading to bed since it was getting late. Goku and Chi-Chi had gone home taking Goten with them but with a promise of returning the following day to begin training. Serena was in the room that she had stayed in while watching Chibi and Vegeta when Bulma was out of town. The young blonde was just putting away the last of her clothes that Amy had brought back from her apartment when she heard a knock on her door.
"It's open." She called to the person on the other side. She turned to face the door to see Bulma poke her head in.
"I just wanted to make sure you had everything you needed before I head to bed." Bulma said to her.
"Yes, I have everything I need for the night. I'm just putting away the last few of my clothes." She stated back casually.
"Alright then, but if you need anything you know where to find me. Good night."
"Good night, Bulma." Bulma shut the door as she left the room to give Serena her privacy. Serena went back to putting away the last few remaining pieces of clothes she had. Next, she grabbed her pj's to slip into for the night. Once done she notice the clock on her night stand read 11pm. Serena was starting to feel tired for the night but the memories for the attack were still to fresh for her feel. She felt everyone ki to see who was awake. She realized that everyone was in their respected rooms for the evening including Trunks. She wondered if he was still up so she opened her door to look down the hall way. She notice light was shining through the bottom crack of the door. She made her way down the hall quietly until she was at his door. She knocked lightly once then waited for a reply on the other end. After waiting a few moments with no response she tried again, but got the same result. Serena opened the door wide enough so she could peek inside. She smiled at the sight that greeted her. Trunks was asleep on his bed with his clothes he wore for the day still on and the magazine he had been reading laying on his chest. 'He must be exhausted after staying up all night watching me.' She thought to herself.
She came inside, shutting the door quietly so as not to disturb him. She walked over to his bed where his feet were and proceeded to take his boots of gently. She then came up towards the end to, picked up the magazine that was lying on Trunks' chest and set it on his night stand that was right next to his bed. Her gaze fell onto his face as she watch him sleep peacefully. She notices some lavender strands were covering his eyes. Using her fingers she brushed them aside. While she did that her stare fell onto his lips which urged her to kiss him. She bent down until her lips met his in a soft sweet kiss. As she start to pull back she felt him not only respond, but his hand wrap around her middle pulling her back down. Feeling her lips on his again, responding to his kiss, Trunks kiss grew more passionate. Trunks used his one hand to hold Serena on his lap while he used his free hand to push himself up off the bed effortless to flip the young blonde onto the bed so he was on top of her, while her legs were still wrapped around his waist, pulling him against her. She could feel him against her. He hands were no in his hair. He broke the kissed to start kissing her throat causing the young blonde to moan softly. Trunks other hand slip underneath the top she was wearing until he hand came to her breast, where start messaging it, exactly like he had done last time. This earned him anther soft moan from her lips to come out. Trunks smiled to himself as he heard it. Serena hands left his hair, to trail down his back until came to the end of his shirt he was wearing. She pulled it up until it was near his head; Trunks stopped what he was doing long enough for the long blonde, dragging over his head and shoulders. She threw it aside once off the lavender hair prince that was above her. Trunks followed the young blondes' actions taking the light tank top she was wearing, off her too, before he starting kissing her again. Trunks' hand roam her body once more now that she had no top on before coming to her breast once again while his lips taking in one of her nipples into his own mouth causing the soft moan from Serena.
"Don't..stop…" she moaned to him. After a few minutes of giving his attention to her breast he stopped to assault her mouth with his once more. While kissing her, his hands went down to her pants to take them off with no effort, leaving her completely naked before him. Serena's hands went to the button on his jeans and fumbled with the button and zipper until it came undone. She pulled down his boxers and pants at the same time leaving him in nothing as well. Trunks look at the young blonde underneath him to see desire and passion filled her cerulean eyes, knowing that the same emotions were most likely in his own sapphire eyes.
"Are you sure about this?" He asked her huskily. Trunks wanted her badly and knew if they went any further there was no way he would be able to stopped himself. The need to claim her now was very high and he could barely restrain himself from finishing it. The young blonde surprised the lavender hair man by pulling him down with her hands, while positioning herself to be taken by him.
"Yes, I want this. Make love to me, Trunks." Needing only to hear those words utter from her lips softly before Trunks started kissing her again. He entered her slowly feeling the warmth of her all around him for the first time made him moan. He thrust hard after he reached her barrier to get it over quickly knowing it would hurt her. The young blonde cried out softly as the barrier of her broke. He looked down at the woman he loved in his arms concerned she was still in pain.
"Are you ok?" He asked her. Serena pulled his head down with her hands that were tangled in his hair, kissing him on the lips, while moving her hips against his. Trunks started moaning at the feeling of her moving beneath him, realizing she was in no pain. The two began to move together in rhythm. Trunks lips went to her breast again while he thrust into her causing the young blonde to moan from the pleasure.
"Trunks…" Serena moaned to him, enjoying the feel of him inside her. She could feel a warm feeling building within her. At hearing her start to moan his name caused him to go harder and faster, making her moan louder. "Don't…stop….." she moaned to him. Trunks hearing her went even harder and faster. Trunks felt her stiffen and her body shake as she screamed his name as she came for him. Trunks thrust one last hard time yelling her name as he filled her. Trunks collapse on top of the blonde, his head laying on her shoulder.
"That was amazing." Serena said as she regain her breathing.
"It was." He replied lazily.
~ Next Morning~
Amy woke up to her alarm going off at 7 am. She rolled over to hit the off button on her clock then proceeded to get out of bed for the day. She looked over to find Gohan rubbing the sleep out of his eyes. She smiled to herself as she watches the man she loved try to wake up.
"Good to see your awake." Gohan turned to the sound of the voice to find Amy out of bed in nothing but her pjs.
"I'm use to this early wake up training sessions." He joked to her. Amy just shook her head at his comment. She came up to Gohan planted a kiss on his forward looking at him adoringly.
"Come one. We should get ready so we don't keep your father and Vegeta waiting." Amy said.
"I'm not worried about my father waiting for us. Vegeta though is a different story." Gohan commented back dryly. Amy quickly got ready for the day before leaving her bedroom. She made her way across the hall to Serena's door and took a peek in, where she found Serena's bed completely empty as well as made for the day too.
"Don't worry about her." Came the deep voice of Gohan behind her. Amy turned around to find her boyfriend standing right behind her peering into his sister's empty room.
"I guess you know where she is?" Amy asked him curiously.
"Yeah, she is with Trunks. I felt her go to his room last night."
"That makes sense. I can't blame her for not wanting to be alone when she fell asleep after what she has been through." Amy said thoughtfully. The two then shut the door again before heading towards the kitchen to grab breakfast before they started their training today.
Trunks woke to the feeling of something heavy on his bare chest. He opened his eyes to see golden strands of hair in front of him. Upon seeing the golden strands he quickly remembered the previous night's events that had taken place with the particular blonde he was holding now in his arms. Trunks smile happy to have the woman he loved in his arms to wake up and just lying there holding her while she slept. He could feel the bond that was between them since their previous interactions. The young lavender hair man just laid on his bed holding the woman he loved as she slept while his left hand played with the golden strands of hair that was spread out on the bread. He wasn't sure if it was a few minutes or a few hours when he felt movement under his left arm. He looked down to see bright sapphire eyes looking back up at him.
"Good morning." Serena said with a smile on her lips.
"Good morning, Angel. How did you sleep?" He asked her.
"I slept well. Thank you for letting me stay here with you." Trunks smile at hearing that Serena had slept better with him there.
"I would do anything for you." He said before kissing the top of her head. The couple just laid in bed enjoying the time alone and in each other's arms that was until they heard laughter coming from outside causing the couple to come back to reality. Trunks turned his head to look at the clock on his night stand to see what the time was. He sighed heavily knowing he had to get up to go train with his father and the others, but he didn't feel like it. Today he just wanted to stay in bed with Serena all day. Serena heard the heavy sighed causing the young blonde to prop herself up with one arm to look at Trunks with concern in her sapphire eyes.
"What's wrong?" She asked him.
"I just don't like the thought of leaving my room today to go training. I'd rather just stay inside with you in bed all day." He said to her his own cobalt eyes filled with desire. Serena groaned at hearing the words training not paying any attention to the rest of what Trunks had said.
"I completely forgot about training today." She grumbled. Trunks raised an eyebrow at the way Serena was acting.
"I am guessing you don't like to train." Trunks stated. Serena pulled herself up so she was sitting Indian style on the bed with the sheets in her hands cover her nude body from view. She took a breath before answering him.
"Trunks I'm not like dad or Vegeta. I don't care to fight. I know how to fight because I have to protect earth, but I don't go looking for a fight. I spar with Gohan occasionally to stay fit and practice in case a new enemy should come to earth again. Plus, the senshi and I have been free of enemies since our last fight a few years ago. It is the longest span of time we have had peace and I guess I'm just not ready to give it up." She confessed to him. Trunks understood how Serena felt because he felt the same way in regards to fighting and enjoying the peace too.
"I understand, Serena. I get it." Serena smile happy to have such a caring and understanding man that loved her.
"But since we are awake we should get dressed so we can head downstairs to get started." Serena and Trunks both got off the bed so they could get ready for the day of training that was ahead of them.
*Training*
In the backyard of Capsule Corps Goku and Vegeta were off sparring in one section while Amy and Gohan were in another part of the yard helping Hotaru learn how to fly with the assistants of Chibi and Goten when the young couple finally made it outside to train for the day.
"Hey guys!" Serena greeted everyone happily.
"Your awake!" Chibi and Goten shouted happily. Serena smiled at seeing the two youthful boys.
"Glad to see your feeling good enough to train, Serena." Hotaru said.
"I feel much better. Thank you." Hotaru smile nothing more needed to be said between the friends.
"It's about damn time. You are both late." Vegeta growled out with is usual scowl on his face as Goku and Vegeta both came over to see the blonde.
"Are you feeling well enough for a spar this morning, Serena?" Goku eagerly asked her a fire in his ebony eyes which Serena could see.
"Absolutely." Serena said her sapphire eyes filled with determination to make her father proud of her fighting abilities.