Goten woke up to find himself in Trunks' childhood room. As he moved his body to sit up in bed, he groaned and then realized he wasn't alone in the room. Trunks was sleeping in a sleeping bag on the carpet right next to him. Looking closer at Trunks, he could see how tired he looked.

When the raven-haired man tried to stand up, he felt a burning pain in between his legs as he sat back down on the bed. 'I guess Trunks was a little bit rough with me yesterday,' he blushed just thinking about it and then suddenly an image of his horrified mother came to his mind. "Oh no," he said as he begun to feel nauseous. Getting off the bed and ignoring the pain, he rushed to the bathroom and threw up in the toilet.

He felt a warm hand rubbing his back as he flushed the toilet. Looking up at a pair of worried blue eyes, he smiled as Trunks picked him up in his arms and carried him onto the bed. "How are you feeling?"

"I'm ok. I'm kind of sore between my legs."

"Sorry, I know I was rough with you but the truth is I kind of got carried away. Your life was on the line."

"You don't have to apologize for saving my life Trunks. You know I would have done the same for you," he said as he took Trunks' hand in his.

"Just to make sure you're all right I just want to see what I did. Do you mind?"

"Ok," Goten said as he lied down and took off his pants along with his boxers.

He watched as Trunks moved his position on the bed to between his legs and as Trunks spread his legs, Goten hissed. "There's some bruising," Trunks said and then he touched Goten's hole to notice a slight tear. ""You have a little tear but nothing life threatening but just to make sure I would recommend you stay off your feet for today."

"O—ok," Goten said, breathing heavily as he pulled up his boxers along with his pants, lying back down. "I'm tired anyway."

Trunks lied beside him and sighed. "Goten—

"I know my mom saw us."

"So why isn't she over here trying to take you away from me?"

"I think she's just in shock, but I'm sure I lost her for good this time." He could feel the guilt coming from Trunks. "It's not your fault Trunks, and it's not my fault either. We love each other, and that's all that matters," he smiled as Trunks kissed him on the cheek.

"I love you chibi," he said as he held Goten to his body.

"Don't you have work today?"

Trunks laughed. "Way to kill the mood Goten. I do, but I decided to give myself this day off. Besides it's not like I ever take a vacation day."

"True," Goten said as he shifted his position in Trunks' arms to face him. "So," he smiled, "what should we do with all this free time?"

"TRUNKS! GOTEN! BREAKFAST!" yelled Bulma from downstairs.

"Food!" Goten screamed as he burst out of Trunks' arms and ran downstairs.

Trunks lied on the bed with a quizzical look on his face before he realized that this was Goten, he loved food with a passion. 'I shouldn't be surprised that food takes priority.'

'I like food, but I love you Trunks. I promise I'll make it up to you.'

Trunks made it downstairs showered and dressed to see Goten eating like a wild dog as his parents looked on in disgust. Trunks smiled at the sight as he sat down beside Goten and dug in where his mate's mouth hadn't been.

"Slow down before you choke Goten," said Vegeta.

"Uh," he blushed, "sorry I didn't realize. I'm just so hungry."

"That's to be expected after the bonding ritual," said Vegeta.

Goten shifted in his seat, trying to mask the pain he was feeling, but he knew he couldn't fool Trunks. They were bonded now. Bulma recognized Goten's behavior as she went up to her room to get something that would help. Coming back down stairs, Bulma handed Goten a donut shaped contraption. "It's for you sit on," she said as he got off his seat, placed on his seat, and sat back down to feel a real difference.

Goten smiled and blushed in embarrassment at the same time. "Th—thanks Bulma." He could sense Trunks trying to hold back his laughter. 'Don't even think about it Briefs.'

'You look so adorable sitting on your donut.'

'Keep that up and our first time bonding will be our last,' he smirked.

'Who knew you could be so evil chibi? I like it.'

A knock came to the door, breaking the couple out of their thoughts as Bulma answered the door to reveal Gohan. "Hey Gohan, long time no see."

"I'm sorry Bulma. I know I don't come by much but I've been busy," he said as saw Goten and Trunks walk in.

"Hey Gohan, what brings you by?" asked Goten.

"Mom came to my house all shook up. When I asked her what was wrong, all she managed to say was your name. Plus I felt your ki go from weak to strong in a matter of hours. What's going on Goten?"

Goten pulled the collar of his shirt down to reveal the mark on his neck. He saw his brother's eyes widened and hoped he wasn't too disappointed in him. "Gohan, I—

"A—are you out of your mind Goten? I can't believe you did this without talking to me."

"I don't need your permission Gohan. I'm a grown man."

"Obviously not, do you know the full implications of your decision?"

"Don't worry, I've done my homework."

Gohan looked to Vegeta. "You should have had the bonding talk with them Vegeta. It was a mistake."

"As saiyans they have a right to know all there is about where they came from," said Vegeta. "It would have been irresponsible of me not to Gohan. Besides, it's the saiyan's choice of whether they want to bond or not. This is a special case. You felt your brother's ki weakening because he was dying. He needed to bond to my son to live. My son saved your brother's life. He only had hours left to live."

He faced his brother. "Goten, there's a reason I didn't bond to Videl. I explained everything to her, and we mutually decided not to. I realize now that is it different between you and Trunks, but I'm not going to exaggerate it, it's going to be a rough road for you and Trunks from now on. I'm just worried something bad is going to happen that you two won't be able to fix."

Goten looked to Trunks as Trunks grabbed his hand in support. "We're a lot stronger then you give us credit for Gohan. We know it's going to be rough."

"I don't know how you're going to explain this to mom, Goten. She saw you two, but she doesn't know you bonded to Trunks."

"So I guess I can't step foot in her house anymore?" asked Goten.

"No, but you're always welcome in my home Goten. You know I love you no matter what."

"I know. I'm just going to have to face the fact that my mother wants nothing to do with me anymore."

"She's being unreasonable is what she's being," said Bulma. "How can she treat you like that? You're a good man with a good heart."

"Thanks Bulma," Goten smiled.

"Oh!" she smiled. "I have a great idea. I'm going to throw a celebration for—

"No," said Trunks. "You're not throwing a saiyan bonding party."

"I was thinking more of a celebration of the Sons and Briefs families becoming one family."

"I'm not sure that's such a good—Trunks was interrupted as he saw her dialing a number on the phone. "Who are you calling?"

"Hello, Videl listen I was thinking…" Bulma caught Videl up to speed on the situation, and Videl had an idea and put Bulma on hold. When she got back to her, she mentioned the idea and Bulma smiled, "perfect, thanks Videl!" Bulma hung up the phone.

"What did she do?" asked Goten.

"I don't know, but it can't be good by the smirk on Vegeta's face," said Gohan.

"Mom, what did you do?" asked Trunks.

"We're having the celebration when the Satan Hotel is done being constructed. Videl talked to her father, and she suggested it to him. He agreed. Don't worry about the arrangements I got it all covered," she smiled confidently.

"We never had a chance did we?" asked Gohan as Goten and Trunks shook their heads no. Gohan smiled. "Well count us all in Bulma."

"That's the spirit!" she exclaimed.

Goten frowned. "What about my mom?" The room went silent until Goten felt Trunks' warm hand on his shoulder.

"She'll be there when the time comes Goten, trust me," he smiled.

"I hope so Trunks. It just wouldn't be the same without her."

"Ok well I have planning to do," said Bulma as she rushed down the hall.

Gohan walked up to Vegeta. "Vegeta, I'm—

"No need Gohan, I know you're just concerned about your brother and the next time you decide to challenge the way I do things, get your facts straight first," he said as he headed outside to do some training in the gravity room.

"Well I'll see you around Goten," said Gohan and then he looked to Trunks. "Take care of him ok."

"You don't need to tell me Gohan. It's my first instinct."

"You two do know I'm a saiyan to, right? I can take care of myself." He watched as his brother and mate look at each other and then back at Goten.

"Sure," Trunks smiled as Gohan left the two to this age-old argument.

"Why don't I believe you?"

"I know you can, but I can't help being protective. It's in my saiyan blood."

"Whatever I'm tired. I just want to home and pass out my bed," said Goten a he made his way outside with Trunks following behind him.

"Are you sure you're up to flying home?" asked Trunks, who saw Goten was about to take off into the sky.

"Oh, I almost forgot I can use instant transmission to get us home," he said as trunks took his head.

"That still takes up a lot of energy Goten."

"I know," he smiled, "you can just carry me into the house and put me to bed."

"Well lucky me," Trunks smirked, "that just means I can do inappropriate things to you while you're asleep."

"Don't even try it Trunks I'll—

"What beat me up in your condition? I don't think so."

Goten sighed. "Lets just get home Trunks," he said as he closed his eyes, concentrated on the bird, perching on their balcony and disappeared.

Goten felt Trunks lie him down on the bed, covering his body with the blankets. Trunks could feel the contentment pouring off his mate as he smiled. "You get some sleep and get your strength back," he said as he got up.

"Wait! Where are you going?" He asked as he began to sit up in bed.

"Don't worry there's just some work I have to attend to. I'll be right in the living room if you need me," he said as he walked back over to his lover and kissed him on the mouth before he closed the door. Instantly Goten fell asleep.

An hour later Trunks had pushed his laptop onto the table and sighed. Before he could decide to join Goten in slumber in their bedroom, his phone rang. "Trunks Briefs."

"Hey big brother."

"Bulla, how's it going?"

"Great! I really love it here but I miss you, mom, and dad. Mom's been keeping me updated on what's been going on while I've been away. I'm so happy for you and Goten, and mom told me about the party."

"You'll be back in time for it don't worry."

"You know it's a good idea Trunks."

"Then why doesn't it feel like throwing it in Chichi's face?"

"It's her problem not yours Trunks. You shouldn't feel guilty that you love Goten."

"I don't but—

"Trunks, you do know Goten and Chichi's relationship was tumultuous even before this happened?"

"I just hate to see him so hurt by this. It isn't right. She should be there when we celebrate, she should be there to support the choices he's made."

"You never know, miracles do happen."

"I love you Bulla, but you're delusional."

"I love you to, take care of each other, ok."

"We will I promise, bye," he said as he ended the call.

Getting up from the couch, he made it back into the bedroom, careful not to wake his sleeping lover; he lied down beside him and closed his eyes. When he felt Goten's arms reach for him, he felt like the luckiest guy in the world.

"I love you chibi," he kissed his forehead and then drifted off to sleep.