Today was the day of earth's hero's return to earth, and Goten had decided to get lost in the city. He wasn't ready to face his father, so he had left his room early in the morning so no one would follow him. So far he was successful. The morning was quiet and peaceful but to him it couldn't beat the comfort and beauty that nature brought to his life.

Goten walked passed the Capsule Corporation building and soon stopped in front of the Briefs home, a home where love filled the halls. Where love seemed to be unconditional. Where no one abandoned each other. 'It's always been a second home to me. Bulma's always been so welcoming to me.'

"Goten," said Bulma as she walked outside and smiled at him. "It's good to see you sweetie. I heard your father's coming home today."

"Yeah um about that I was wondering if I could stay here until I go back to school."

"Goten, you can't avoid Goku forever. Eventually you'll have to confront him about how you're feeling."

"Why?"

Bulma's face became serious. "Because you never know how much time you have with someone."

Goten could tell she was thinking back to when Vegeta sacrificed himself to destroy Buu and keep his family safe. He could tell how much she loved her mate. He wanted to feel that way towards someone and then Trunks came to his mind.

Bulma's comment made him think about Trunks even more until Bulma broke him out of his thoughts. "Sorry I kind of spaced out."

"So, will you at least think about what I said Goten? At the end of the day he'll still be your father. That won't change." She walked passed him, got into her car, and before she turned on the engine, she looked at him. "You know you're always welcome here Goten." Turning on the engine, she was off to run some errands.

Goten looked towards the gravity room in the backyard and sensed three energies inside. He knew he had to talk to Trunks some time before he left, so he concentrated on a spot inside the gravity room to appear and disappeared into thin air. When he showed in the gravity room, he had the wind knocked out of him as Uub kicked him hard into the wall.

"Oh kami Goten I'm sorry. It's just I didn't expect you to materialize right before my eyes," said Ubb as he helped Goten up.

"It's okay Uub." Goten winced. "Nice kick by the way."

"Well Vegeta and Trunks are great teachers." He faced the father and son.

"So, what are you doing here? I heard your dad's coming back today. Don't you want to see him?"

"No, I have issues with him right now."

"Sorry to hear it Goten. I really hope you two can patch things up. I can't help but feel partially responsible when I agreed for him to train me for a while and leave your family."

"It's not your fault Uub. You needed to get stronger for your family."

"Thanks Goten." He smiled. "You're a whole lot nicer than those two over there." He made his way to the exit, followed by Vegeta.

Realizing Goten was alone with Trunks in the gravity room made him nervous.

"Goten—

"I'm sorry Trunks. I shouldn't have let it go that far. I could have stopped myself, but I just wanted to forget my problems and drown myself in you."

"It's my fault to. I let my strong feelings for you, and what's in my pants take over. I wasn't using my head, and I guess that's a dangerous thing."

"I don't know where we go from here Trunks?"

"Well are we still best friends Goten? Or have I lost you for good?"

"No. We'll always be best friends Trunks. You mean too much to me to let what we did get in the way."

Trunks smiled. "Good, and I promise I will never hurt you like that again Goten." He walked over to him, taking him in his arms, holding him tight.

"I promise to Trunks." Goten helped the smell coming off of his friend. It was a mix of sweat and his lavender shampoo/conditioner.

Trunks could tell Goten was burying himself in his shoulder. 'Wha—what's he doing to me? Is, is he sniffing me?' His eyes widened. 'Oh shit he's about to—Before he could warn Goten to stop, he felt a pain in his neck as his raven-haired friend bit into the skin, marking him. 'Does he know what he's just done?'

Out of his thoughts Trunks shoved Goten away from him but the damage was all ready done. When Goten realized what he had done, he tried to concentrate on a place to reappear but instead he started to cry as he sunk to his knees, covering his face. He felt Trunks's embrace around him and then he heard Trunks whisper in his ear, "I'm sorry Goten."

Trunks sunk his teeth into his young friends as he cried out in pain and then soon pleasurable sounds erupted from his mouth as he held Trunks tighter when he sucked the blood from his wound. When Trunks finally pulled away from his friend, he heard a whimper escaped Goten as he covered his mouth with embarrassment.

"If I hadn't bitten you after bit me, then I would have died," said Trunks. "Now we're bonded Goten. You belong to me and I belong to you. We can't escape it this time."

"This time?"

"I—I've," he swallowed the lump in his throat, "I've loved you for quiet some time Goten." Tears ran down his face as he looked at his friend. "You, you chase away my nightmares. You've made rethink the life I once led, filled with pointless one-night stands. I want to be better person because of you. I want to make you so happy that you'll never want to be with anyone else but me." He smiled sadly. "I love you Goten."

Goten didn't know what to say. He was so surprised by all the emotions pouring out of his best friend with love and certainty that he didn't realize his brother had come into the gravity room along with Vegeta. He looked to Trunks who was looking like he was about to break. Goten made his way quickly over to Trunks and held him against his chest, running his hands though his hair. "It's all right Trunks," he kissed the mark on his neck, "you'll never be alone anymore," his kissed his cheek," he looked into the blue eyes that held his gaze, "I love you to Trunks." He kissed him on the lips as a light covered the two demi-saiyans, sealing their bond for life. When the light disappeared, Trunks and Goten stood up side by side stronger than they had ever felt in their lives. Starring at each other, they smiled as they leaned into each other for another soft kiss. Their arms went around each other as they faced Vegeta and Gohan.

"Amazing," said Vegeta.

"What is?" asked Gohan.

"I've never seen another bonding ritual before, but it seems your brother completed it."

"Maybe I was wrong. They're certainly happier than I've ever seen them in my life."

"You're just surprised my son could make anyone feel happy."

"I all ready admitted I was wrong, but I should really apologize." Gohan walked over to the two of them who realized he was coming. "Trunks I'm sorry for threatening you. I know now that you're the best person for my brother. I can't believe I doubted the kind of person you are. I was way out of line."

"I forgive Gohan." Trunks smiled.

"That's a relief I really didn't want to lose either one of you," said Goten.

"You never will little brother."

"Hey! I'm not little."

"No you're not," said Trunks as he smirked.

Goten could hear his mate's dirty thoughts. "Trunks, you're gross."

"What? I didn't say anything."

"Yeah but you were thinking it."

Goten could still sense something was on his big brother's mind. "What is it Gohan?"

"Dad's back at home. Everyone's there, our friends and family but you need to be there to Goten no matter how much you hate him right now. He's our father, and he loves us."

"I—

"You can do it Goten," said Trunks. "My mother's not wrong about what she said to you. You never how much time you have left with the ones you love. You owe it to yourself and to your dad to fix things between you two."

"Ok, you're right Trunks."

He smiled. "You know I never get tired of hearing that."

"Well of course you listen to Trunks," said Gohan as he headed out the door.

"Hey what's that supposed to mean?" asked Goten as he caught up to his brother outside the gravity room.

Vegeta turned to his son who laughed at the two brothers before facing him. "What's on your mind father?"

"Your mother."

Trunks smiled. "As always. What about her this time?"

"You know I never really give her enough credit, but she raised you to be a man I could be proud of. I wouldn't change a thing looking back. She didn't just raise a man she raised a saiyan. The one thing I thought your mother could never do."

"She just loves to prove you wrong father." Trunks smiled. "But you raised me to whether you want to give yourself credit or not. You taught me to defend the people I love and to go after the things I want in life. You taught me how to be a saiyan, and you'd talk to me about our history and legacy and about puberty, which I want to erase from my mind even now. I just want to say I'm proud of you to father."

Goten had heard the whole conversation and smiled. It gave him hope.

The flight to Mountain Pao refreshed Goten's spirits as he did some moves in the sky while closing his eyes, feeling the wind through his hair and body. If it was one thing Goten never took for granted, it was the gift of flight. He couldn't stop smiling as he went higher and higher into the clouds before, letting his body drop before he caught himself but instead he found himself in the arms of his smiling lover.

"Having fun?" Trunks asked as he smirked.

Goten blushed. "The air feels great today. It reminds me of when we were little, and I felt so free back then."

"Well you looked that way just now. You put on quiet a show chibi."

"I aim to please," said Goten as he bit his lip.

Trunks laughed. "Of course you do."

"Anyway I can fly myself so would you mind letting me go?"

"Never." Trunks kissed him on the cheek before he took his lips with his own as Goten's arms went around his neck to deepen the kiss.

"Would you two speed it up? You're lagging behind," said Vegeta.

Trunks and Goten looked at each other before they looked at him, nodding their heads at the same time. "Sure thing father." The two lovers broke apart from their embrace, stood beside each other, facing the outstretched sky, and shot off ahead of Vegeta and Gohan laughing at the ones they left behind.

"Hey Trunks," Goten smirked, "I'll race you."

"You're on chibi but what does the winner get?"

"Well if I win um, hm I'll have to think about it."

"If I win, I want to take you to my beach house in the Bahamas and make love to you all day and night long."

"Gee I don't think I can top that Trunks."

"You never know. Now, on your mark," they got into position, "get set," their eyes face the distance in front of them, go!" They were off at mind-blowing speeds.

They were both almost there, and it was a close race as the Son House came into view, the two looked at each other each determined to win but knew only one could be the winner.

"Get ready to eat my dust Goten."

"Oh I don't think so Trunks I'm winning this race."

"We'll see about that chibi."

They were so close in speed, and they were both pushing themselves so hard to when but in the end Trunks won the race as he landed at the house first. He smiled. "Looks like I'm the winner Goten. You know what that means."

"I may have lost the race, but I don't see how I lost with what I promised you." He landed soon after him.

"No truer words were spoken." Trunks took Goten's hands, and he turned serious. "Are you ready for people to know about us?" He felt Goten squeeze his hand.

"Yes." He smiled.

They walked towards the crowd of friends and family who were surprised by the two demi-saiyans holding hands but no one looked as surprised as Chichi, who was completely mortified by the whole display.

Their friends and family congratulated them with smiles, pats on the back, and questions. It was a lot for the new couple to take in, but they took it in stride.

Through the crowd Goten spotted the eyes of his father as he let go of his lover's hand and ran to his father with blinding speed. He stopped too late and knocked him and his father on the ground. They helped each other up and then Goten hugged him. "I—I missed you so much dad." He hid his face in his chest, letting out his tears.

"I missed you to son." He looked over at Trunks, who waved at him. "Looks like you've been busy while I was gone." He looked in his father's direction before he turned around.

"Yeah, Trunks and I mated."

"I can tell plus I sensed it on my way here."

"Hey dad I was wondering if you're planning to leave again?"

Goku could see the pain in his eyes. "I wasn't planning on going anywhere Goten. My place is here with my family and friends."

"I don't know if I believe you dad. I know when you leave it feels like it's for selfish reasons, and I know that's not the case."

"I was being selfish Goten, and I'm sorry. I want the chance to make it up to you and our family. I love you son."

"I love you to dad." He hugged him again as Trunks came over from being hounded by friends.

"Hey Trunks," said Goku. "It's good to see you."

"You too Goku. It looks like things are going to be all right between you two."

"Yeah that's great and all but mom looks like she's going to rip my head off," said Goten.

"Don't worry about what she thinks right now. She's going to need some time to understand what you two mean to each other," said Goku.

"I couldn't have said it better myself Goku," said Bulma.

"Whoa Bulma what happened to you? You look like a storm hit you," said Goku as Vegeta came up beside her.

"Never mind," said Trunks as he turned to his parents. "I think we can guess what happened."

"You know Trunks when two people—

"I know the speech Goten."

Goten could feel his mother's gaze on him, and he began to feel nervous. When Trunks's hand rested on his shoulder, his nerves left him. "I have to go talk to her and at least try and make her understand."

Leaving Trunks behind, he made his way towards his mother and it all seemed to go in slow motion for him as every step he took made his heart beating even louder in his ears. 'She's my mother. She loves me. She wants me to be happy, right?'

When he saw her go inside the house, he knew she didn't want to make a scene in front of their friends and family. 'Great no witnesses if she decides to kill me.' He sighed. 'Don't be crazy she would never actually do that.'

Stepping inside his childhood home, he didn't know if he'd be living there when their conversation was done. He sat beside his mother at the kitchen the table as silence took up most of the conversation until his mother looked him in the eyes. Hurt, disappointment, anger, and love were all in her eyes, and his heart sank. He knew she was about to bring him down with her words.

"Where did I go wrong with you Goten?"

It was funny how things changed so much since the shadow dragons were destroyed, but that was a battle to save earth from destruction. This was a battle of another kind.

Goten was left in his childhood room, packing everything that was important to take like clothes, pictures, and sentimental objects. Once he was done, he looked around the room. The emptiness brought tears to his eyes, but he wiped them away. 'Nothing's ever going to be the same again. I knew this was going to happen, and yet I wasn't prepared for it.'

Sitting on the bed he looked around once more to make sure he didn't forget anything. He heard a pair of footsteps at the door as he looked to see the face that matched the footsteps. Their eyes widened at the appearance of the room. "Pan."

"What's going on? Why's your room empty?"

"Mom kicked me out. If I don't live by her rules, that's what happens."

"She, she can't do that."

"It's her house Pan and besides this was coming for a long time now."

"She really did a number on you, didn't she uncle Goten?"

"Yeah but I'll be ok."

"Things aren't going to be the same when you leave. It's not fair."

He put his arm around her. "I'll miss you Pan, and I promise I'll visit you. Just because I'm gone doesn't change that I'll always be your uncle. I love you." He kissed her on the forehead as he put his backpack over his shoulder.

As he walked passed her, she ran to catch up with him, taking his hand in hers. They walked outside, and Goten was thankful no one was paying attention accept his father and brother, who noticed the backpack on his back.

"She kicked you out," said Gohan.

"It's ok Gohan. I mean I'll be going back to school by the end of the week, so it's not like I'll be homeless."

"You know you always have a place at my home Goten."

"I know, but I think it's time I found my own place. I've been saving money from my job at the university."

Gohan hugged him, and Goten realized he would miss their time together when he would give him advice about life and work. He had been the one to help mom take care of him when he was born. "I'm going to miss you around here Goten."

"I'm still going to visit. I just can't ever step inside mom's house."

"I'm sorry Goten."

He moved on to his father. "Hey dad it's weird isn't it? Just when you come home I'm leaving it."

"I'll talk to her Goten."

"Well maybe you should let her cool down first." He felt's his father's hand on his shoulder.

"This is not how things should be between you two."

"I know dad. Just promise to take care of everyone." He nodded and then Goten turned to Videl.

"Goten. She's just out of her mind for doing this." She sighed. "I'm going to miss you and out chats together. Just remember that love will get you through this."

"I will Videl." He hugged her and moved his way out of the crowd.

Goten looked back one more time to his childhood home that held a lot of good memories but now he would only remember it as the place where his mother broke his heart. He was always good at holding things in and just thinking about what had happened between his mother and him in the kitchen was enough for him to almost slip from his control over his emotions. He was determined to keep it together. A warm hand took his, and he knew it was Trunks. He looked into his blue eyes and smiled sadly. "You want to get out of here?" Trunks asked as he placed his other hand on his back.

"Yeah."

They took off together into the night sky. The stars were out, and the silence was making Trunks crazy, but he was determined to be patient for his mate. When searching Goten's feelings, it almost brought him out of flight, but he managed to regain his composure. 'How can I help with this? It seems way out of my power to do anything.' He sighed in frustration.

"Trunks?"

"Huh?"

"Are you ok?"

"I—I just hate feeling helpless."

"By just being there for me you're helping me more than you know." He smiled.

"I can't help but feel this is all my fault Goten. If I had never fallen in love with you, then none of this would be happening right now. You'd still be at home, and you're family wouldn't be broken apart by this."

"Trunks, my mom and me have always had a rocky relationship before we decided to be together. It was only a matter of time before I left home. You can't blame yourself for this." He smiled. "And besides you're not the only one who fell in love Trunks."

Goten felt Trunks's arms around him and smiled as he kissed him on the cheek. "You know just the right thing to say to cheer me up. I guess I'm not doing such a good job of cheering you up." He smirked against his temple. "I can change that." Trunks closed his eyes as he felt his mate's nervousness and excitement.

"Trunks?"

"Hm," he kissed his neck.

"It's getting cold, and your hand is down my pants." Trunks squeezed as his mate moaned. "Tru—Trunks I'm not doing this with you in mid air. Can't you wait until we get to your house?" He watched as Trunks took his hand out of his pants and licked the juices on his fingers.

"Fine but can we hurry?"

"Why are you so eager Trunks?"

"A saiyan's sex drive increases when they bond, specifically in the dominant partner."

"So that's why you've been handsy all day?"

Trunks blushed. "Can you blame me Goten? Have you looked at yourself lately?"

"Um, I'm not sure understand but you're looking at me like a good saiyan meal."

"Well you definitely look good enough to eat."

Goten was a bit worried about his mate. "You, you're not actually going to eat me?" He knew his question was silly, but he just had to ask.

"Well I ate some of you all ready so it's not out of the question." Goten blushed.

When they landed in Trunks's room, Goten grew nervous all of a sudden. 'We've all ready had sex before. Why am I having butterflies?' He sat on his lover's bed and then realized something. 'I wonder how many women he's been with on this on this bed.' He quickly got off as he removed his shoes and socks.

"None Goten. I wouldn't bring anyone around unless I was serious about the person."

"Oh." Goten sat back down on the bed but then decided to lie down instead. He scooted over as Trunks lied down beside him, taking his hand in his.

When Trunks moved to lie on his side, his blue eyes faced the dark eyes of his lover. "It's ok Goten we can take it slow if you want. The last thing I want to do is rush you."

"It's not me I'm worried about Trunks."

"You know I'm not going to explode if we don't have sex."

"And you were so excited to." Goten smiled.

"Don't worry we can find other things to do."

"Like what Trunks?"

Trunks reached his hand to caress his cheek and then his lips pressed up against Goten's in a hot, passionate kiss. When he tried to pull away, Goten grabbed him, deepening the kiss. With their clothed bodies pressed together, Trunks was having hard time wanting to rip his mate's clothes off and taking him no matter what Goten wanted but he maintained his control despite his saiyan needs.

Goten knew his mate was struggling with his strong desire to take him, so he decided to give him a happy medium as he moved out of his embrace. He knew Trunks wasn't happy about that, but it would be all worth it. He undressed until he was left in his boxers and hopped right back into bed with Trunks. He smiled. "Better?"

Trunks kissed him on the forehead. "I know I always say I'm the best, but I take it back." He positioned himself on top of him as he kissed his lips before nipping and kissing every part of his mate's body that was uncovered.

Goten was in a state of pure bliss as Trunks made many marks all over his body with his lips. The sounds coming from his mouth surprised him and satisfied Trunks as he made his way passed his boxers, kissing down his legs to his feet.

When Trunks started to rub Goten's legs and he got closer and closer to his clothed part, Goten began to go crazy. 'Oh kami this isn't working. Screw taking it slow. I know Trunks, and I trust him. We've been together ever since I was born. I don't know what I was waiting for.'

Suddenly Trunks was taken by surprise as he ended up below him with Goten taking off his clothes until he was left in his boxers. "Goten."

"Screw taking it slow I want you now," he said breathlessly.

Trunks had never seen Goten so adamant about anything other than food before as he was able to remove the last remaining articles of clothing they had on. Straddling the older man's waist, he kissed him softly and tenderly before he pulled away to look into the two blue eyes who he had known since they day he was born. He could have never imagined how happy he would be with Trunks so close like this.

"I love you Trunks," said Goten, wrapping his arms around him, tightening his grip around his waist.

Trunks groaned. "I—oh kami I love you to Goten."

Trunks watched as Goten unclenched his legs from Trunks's waist and positioned himself at his mate's opening. With his eyes still on Goten, he felt him entered him slowly until they were both comfortable. When Goten picked up the pace, Trunks moaned as he held onto his younger lover. They rocked back and forth together, meeting at every thrust.

"Oh, oh! Kami it feels so good," said Trunks as held on to Goten tighter.

Trunks could feel it was time for his mate's release as he threw his head back and howled as his juices came pouring out onto the mattress. Trunks took the opportunity to remove himself from Goten as he lapped up his juices.

Goten lied down on the bed, trying to catch his breath but didn't have enough time as Trunks took him in his mouth, causing him to cry out in pleasure as his legs brought Trunks' mouth further inside him.

"Tru—Tru—Trunks ple—plea—please." Goten watched as Trunks removed his mouth from around his manhood. Trunks flipped Goten on his back as Trunks planted kisses down his back until he stopped just above his opening. Goten lifted his head. "Trunks."

"Don't worry chibi I'll take care of you just relax." He felt his mate relax as he licked two of his fingers and stuck them inside his opening but then Goten hissed.

Goten was able to feel pleasure when he got used to his mate's fingers inside him. When he took his fingers out, Goten whimpered but didn't have enough time to be disappointed by the loss when Trunks entered him slowly like he had done. He felt Trunks's hands on his hips as he lifted him onto his hands and knees.

Moving faster inside his young lover, they both moaned together as they met at each thrust. Trunks could feel himself grabbing on to his lover for dear life. The heat and the warmth that surrounded him were addicting, and he never wanted to be without this feeling. As he kept meeting his lover, Trunks felt his release inside Goten as well as spilling out over his mattress when Trunks removed himself from his companion.

Breathing heavily on the bed, they managed to bring the sweat soaked, stained sheets over their bodies as they held each other. When they closed their eyes, they could feel everything each other was feeling as well as thinking. Opening their eyes, they smiled at each other.

"Kami and I thought our encounter in the cave was amazing," said Trunks as their noses touched.

"I—I know. Hey you think we get better and better every time we have sex."

"I don't know. This is our second time right." His younger mate nodded. "So we just keep at it." Trunks smirked as his hand moved to rest on Goten's thigh.

"I hope you don't mean right now Trunks. I—I'm exhausted."

"No it's late. We should sleep now."

"I love you."

"I love you to."

The smell of sex hit Vegeta right away as his mate, Bulla, and Uub walked passed him inside the house. "Oh just great those two can't control themselves."

"They need their own place Vegeta. We'll talk to them tomorrow. I'm exhausted," Bulma said as they walked upstairs to their bedroom.

"Fine," he said as he followed her inside their room with a smile on his face. His son had finally found his mate.