An: Okies, next chap! It's kinda short so sorry.

Warnings: OOCness, yaoi, lime, Jeice+Burta kissing, sap, romance, violence, blah, blah.

Disclaimer: I don't own DBZ, don't sue me.

A fragile, quivering leaf, Toma trembled uncontrollably after seeing what he thought could never happen. It was impossible. He fell to his knees after his moment of shock and gripped two fistfuls of gravel. "You're a fool. Just like he was..." The ache in his grieving heart felt all too familiar. Such a horrible, twisting feeling. Cold and yet burning at the same time.

Meanwhile, Brolli, who was sitting on his haunches in concentration, felt his body grow cold, unable to sense that warm glow Goku always gave off when he was present. Goku was gone. He clenched his fists and closed his eyes. "GOKU!" He cried out at the top of his lungs.

Toma broke from his episode of grief and leapt up to cover the mighty saiyan's mouth. "You idiot!! Now that thing will find us!" Sure enough, the thunderous rattling started up and every saiyan hiding in the distant corner began to quake in fear.

~~~

Goku gasped in awe at the cavern-like shape of the Pohwella beast's stomach. It was far too humid for most living creatures, a thick gastric fog clouding his vision because of the sweltering temperatures. His eyes burned, unused to light after being trapped in a pit where visibility was forbidden. The luminescent, bubbling lake surrounding the platform strangely provided light in what would usually be a dark place, giving Goku the advantage. Balancing on a large piece of stone that was slowly dissolving in the hydrochloric acid, Goku immediately begin to think of a way to escape. "Well, I don't think I'll make it alive if I try to go out through the back door..." Noticing other floating slabs of rock leading up the lake of the corrosive liquid, Goku jumped from the one he stood on to another, then another and another. As he progressed crossing the acid, he noticed a wide opening in the roof of the sticky cave. "That must be where I came in."

All around him, the festering lake carried chips of rock that couldn't be digested, remains of species of all kinds, among other things Goku had trouble identifying. However, distinguishing the various articles collecting in the beast's belly was not the task at hand. Some how Goku had to get through the hole at the top and by observing the stomach's structure, he had already figured out a way. From what he could see, the slick lining of the creature's stomach appeared rigid like a cliff. "I bet that if I skip up the walls fast enough, I can make it to the opening." He mumbled. Noticing his thin rock floor was getting smaller and smaller by the minute, he knew he only had one try to get it right. He crouched low to build enough tension in his leg muscles and inhaled deeply. "Here goes nothing..." And Goku jumped high in the air towards the pink fleshy walls to begin his quick ascension to the top.

~~~

Howling violently, the Pohwella had easily found the group of surviving saiyans and chased them about the black pit. Brolli, who the Pohwella had overlooked, sat in the corner sulking miserably, too depressed to move while the rest of the prisoners ran about frantically in the dark to keep from being eaten. "Goku..." he wailed miserably. "...gone..." His heart heavy and tight, Brolli barely noticed a moist droplet streak down his face and plop into his lap. "He's gone."

Toma found himself the unluckiest at the moment for the Pohwella had singled him out among the others and was pursuing him indefatigably. Across trenches and stone boulders, Toma leapt and jumped nimbly while the creature plowed through all obstacles callously, tailing the middle-aged saiyan like a hungry chicken chasing a worm. //This is just great. That Ginyu has gone mad without a doubt.// Toma looked about desperately for some sign of escape and spotted Brolli crouched low along with a few other prisoners seeking the sanctuary of the burly saiyan. //There! Maybe he'll be able to handle this thing .// He bounded for the gathering of prisoners, leading the beast towards them in hopes that it would leave him alone and occupy itself with someone else for the time being. However, as Toma attempted to pull away from the others, a gigantic mass approached him from the front so fast he had no time to react. Everything was bright for a few seconds, the only source of light for him, as Toma lay on is back staring at what he could make out, the dim ceiling of the abyss where the slate floors had sealed up. His entire body stung and it hurt to simply breathe. What in the hell was that? Wearily, he widened his eyes and sat up straight noticing what had obviously slammed into him. A tail? Sure enough, a snake-like figure twitched anxiously at the tip and grew thicker as his dark-enabled eyes moved up the black shape of the beast.

It was then that he realized, along with the other prisoners he came across, he was trapped.

Toma glared at Brolli. "Do something! You're strong enough to!!" Yet Brolli sat there, ignorant to Toma's plea, or any one else's. Toma's breath hitched in disbelief and his fists balled together tightly. A hot, putrid wind blew cross Toma's face as the other cellmates pressed close around him. It prickled the hairs on his neck. Fear. It coursed through his nerves like acid. Toma had gone so long without experiencing fear he hardly recognized that he was in fact afraid. Afraid of what? Dying? That would have been the perfect solution to his story book. This was it. //Looks like I'll be able to see you again, koi.// Toma closed his eyes, preparing himself for death. //I just wished it could end a better way.//

But the anticipated blow never came. Minutes of silence passed but the creature remained unmoving. Peeking with one eye curiously, Toma could decipher the Pohwella's jaws opening and shutting awkwardly, but that was just about all he could manage to see before a terrified, sweaty palm clobbered him in the nose in the confusion.

~~~

Goku could hear voices as he pulled himself up the tight tunnel of muscle. Forcing his way up what he assumed to be the throat, Goku climbed upon a slippery, steamy surface covered in miniscule bumps. //Great, this must be the tongue, which means I'm close to getting out of this thing.// Pressing his hands flat against the roof, Goku stood up with tremendous force and witnessed rows and rows of teeth before him separate ahead. But the Pohwella caught on, surprised that he had not been digested, and clamped its jaws shut. //Oh no you don't...// Goku struggled back and forth with the mouth of the creature, fighting to stay alive when finally, his arms gave out and its jaws snapped tight. He sat there, choking on his own saliva while wrestling to keep from being swallowed again. Desperation, anger, fear, tons of emotions rose up inside of him violently, and his body began to tingle. with one last hope, he gave a feral scream and exploded in self-produced light.

~~~

"What's it doing?"

"I dunno, did it eat somebody already?"

"No, I don't hear any bones crunching."

"Yeah, maybe it's thinking..."

//Idiots.// Toma thought to himself. Then, like lightning, its struck him. For the first time in a long time, he felt it again. The sensation of ki. //Could it be?//

Waves of light erupted from the head of the Pohwella as its piercing screech echoed throughout the cavern. With a loud 'crackle,' the monster's head exploded leaving a burning Goku in its place. Toma watched, too stunned to believe any of what was happening. //Like a god!// Toma shivered as Goku gently landed down on the rocky soil and stood there for a moment with an unreadable expression upon his face.

Brolli's head shot up.

"Goku!!"

Goku smiled and sighed heavily as the glowing aura dissipated and he stumbled forward, falling against Brolli's chest just in time. "Hey." He stammered quietly. And at once, every living saiyan erupted into cheer.

~~~

Ginyu coughed slightly as he reclined in his seat. "Well, it's been awfully quiet down there. I guess we should open the roofs and see who--or what's left." He laughed cruelly as he pressed a small button on the remote control. The panels slid open slowly, revealing blood and bones scattered all over the hollow. Pillars crumbled, dust settled, and calm set over the once battle field of survival. He smirked. The scene of death and destruction always brought him a sense of authority. But something disturbing caught his attention. Lurching forward in his seat a bit too quickly, he narrowed his eyes at what he saw.

There on the floor was the actual Pohwella beast sans a head and that damned Goku being lifted up like a king. "NO!" he cried. "That's impossible. He-He can't DO that!" He slammed his fist down upon Guldo's head, who had unfortunately stood next to him atop the high platform positioned over the arena.

Jeice commented casually, "Guess we *will* have to resort to plan B." The orange haired-warrior scratched his chin in disappointment. "Pity. He really is a beautiful little thing."

"Why, Jeice, are you falling for him over me?" Burta asked coolly with his thick blue arms neatly folded across his chest.

The smaller man laughed. "Yeah," he replied sarcastically. "I'm drooling over that monkey man. He's way sexier than you, Burta." He turned to press himself against the strong warrior. "You know I could never love anyone else but you." They laughed quietly and kissed.

"Blech." Ginyu growled at the two teammates and quickly refocused his hatred towards Goku. "That runt is going down, if it's the last thing I do. No one makes a mockery of my prison." He squeezed his fist together so harshly he ended up crushing the controller in his violet hand.

"No one."

~~~

Goku sighed and let his head rest upon Brolli's mighty shoulder. His entire head was numb and he felt incredibally nauseated. They sat together on the tiled floor of the shower stall, Goku straddling Brolli's hips, allowing hot water to cover them both. Strong, placid hands massaged worn back muscles, stringing sweet moans from the smaller man. Despite the fact that Goku had saved many of the saiyans from being eaten that day, Goku felt so much safer in his cellmate's arms; being cradled and coddled gave him a sense of belonging in a world of torment and tests. He felt so tired though, more worn out than usual. All over, a dreary sensation had washed over him and the area around his ki restraint itched menacingly.

Goku's eyes shot open as a hand crept down his chest and between his thighs; he closed them again, automatically spreading his legs a bit to allow Brolli easier access. With one fluid motion, Brolli gripped Goku's already swollen member firmly, and held it still. The slighter saiyan hissed between his teeth and gripped the other's shoulders, implanting fingernails in milky flesh. Brolli smiled warmly and closed his grip tighter. Goku arched back, letting out a lengthy whimper as he came in the large palm like a virgin. He rested against the broad chest and lapped at the pillar-like neck like an obedient slave. The muscular saiyan ran his cream covered hands through dampened locks. "Beautiful." He turned his head so his lips would meet Goku's and engaged his partner in a long, heart-felt kiss.

Goku relaxed and kissed back. Moments like these felt good; being intimate with Brolli was like an escape for him. It was almost as if he were being rewarded with such rich pleasure for overcoming Ginyu's maniacal tasks each day. Goku did wonder however, how he and Brolli's relationship developed so rapidly. Perhaps, getting snatched from home, having your fiancee murdered and being thrown in a concentration camp within one month could cause slight discomfort on one's mental status. If anything, Goku needed somebody, anybody. And Brolli was the only one there who's eyes shined with innocence. Sure, he ruled the other saiyans with fear. But Goku saw right past that. After knowing the real, sweet, gentle Brolli, Goku had somehow become attached to him like a boy to a new puppy. Brolli, Goku concluded, was someone he could honestly trust...with his life, his friendship, and his happiness. //I think I really do love him.//

Brolli wrapped his arms around Goku, supporting him easily, and stood as the water from the showers shut off. Taking him to the main area of the bathroom, he bound a soft towel about Goku's body and himself loosely. No need in putting on clothes if they were going to be removed soon. Quietly, he swept Goku into their cell and watched as the deep, blue lasers sealed them in.

It was especially quiet that night, since many of the saiyans on Goku's floor had been a meal earlier that day. But the silence did not bother them that much as the larger saiyan placed his warm cell mate on the cot. And that night, Brolli took him over and over again.

AN: I think it's a little short, but no cliffhanger in this chap. Well, not really anyways. ^^;; I'm workin' on puttin my site up and around more. I've been so busy over the holidays, but in time, I'll get to it!

Ja ne!