The next day Yoko arrived at her job right on time. Letting out a tiny sigh at all the paper work on her desk she grabbed several folders and walked to Mr. Briefs' office. Walking in she found him playing on one of his many game systems. He looked up and smiled. "Good morning Ms. Yoko." Yoko smiled back and placed the folders on his desk. "Good morning Mr. Briefs. Here's your work for the day." Mr. Briefs paused the game and stood. "Ms. Yoko…Goten called me yesterday and asked me to inform you that he will be picking you up tonight around 8pm. Therefore you're to finish your shift at 5. I'll come by and make sure you're gone."

Yoko gasped at him. What the? Dropping all formalities she snapped, "What the hell are you talking about! Why on earth is he picking me up at 8?" Mr. Briefs led her out of the office and said grinning, "You lost the bet remember?" he closed the door leaving a very frustrated Yoko on the other side.

"Girl if you keep frowning that way you're gonna wrinkle early." Yoko glared at Aria from above all the papers on her desk. "So what? Maybe then Goten would just disappear." Aria rolled her eyes and said, "I don't know what you're talking about but this Goten seems good for you." Yoko rolled her eyes and snapped, "Aria, in case you're forgetting he's 4 years younger than me. He's too young and I don't feel like being labeled as a cradle robber." Aria frowned and said, "You're too technical. So what if he's younger than you? He's hot and he's interested in you. Which reminds me that I'm going to you're house after work." Yoko blinked at her friend. "Why?"

"Hello! To help you get ready for your date of course! And I want to meet the man who has finally conquered your stone heart." Yoko blushed and fairly yelled, "He has not conquered my 'stone heart' as you say. He hasn't conquered anything!" Aria smiled superiorly and said, "Don't worry. When he sees you tonight he's going to want to lavish more than kisses on you." Yoko turned a deep red but before she could hurl a pen at her friend a high voice squealed, "OH MY KAMI! Do mine ears deceive me or are you trying to say that Yoko has a man?" Glaring daggers at her friend Yoko turned and found her other friend, also a secretary, named Faye looking eagerly at her.

"No Faye I don't have a m-!" Aria covered her mouth and said, "She most certainly does and can you believe he's younger than her? I caught them making out yesterday evening." Faye let out another squeal and yelled out, "MY LITTLE YOKO HAS A MAN! I NEVER THOUGHT I'D LIVE TO SEE THE DAY. Sob" "ARIA!" Yoko stood slamming her chair back. "Well isn't this a surprise? I come expecting to find Yoko working and what do I find? I find her and her friends gossiping. About me no less." Yoko froze and turned to face the man who had her life topsy-turvy.

Goten stood before her desk a smile lighting up his handsome face. Yoko blushed and snapped, "What makes you think I would be thinking of you? What are you doing here? I'm working and so is Mr. Briefs." Walking around the desk to stand in front of her he said, "Don't worry I want planning on staying to long. I just wanted to give you this, for tonight." He produced a box from behind him and handed it to her. Yoko grabbed it and placed it on her desk. Goten smiled and reached out his hand to touch her hair. It was wrapped into a tight bun high on her head. With a quick movement he released it from its confines and it tumbled down her shoulders.

It waved around her face prettily and Goten couldn't wait till 8. Leaning over he gave her a quick kiss. As her face turned a rich shade of red he turned and left. Yoko stood in shock as she watched him walk away. He had kissed her again! "Well, that was certainly interesting." Aria's voice sliced through her thoughts. Yoko whipped around and found her two friends watching her. Glaring at them Yoko sat down again and tried, unsuccessfully, to remove all thoughts of Goten from her mind.

It was nearly dusk and the man could feel irritation building up inside of him. Two blasted years and he still couldn't find her. Clenching his fist he closed his eyes and summoned up her image. Golden brown hair that fell down her back; a perfect mouth that just begged to be kissed; a slightly upturned nose; and striking jade eyes filled with fear and hate. She had been the perfect saiyan specimen. The last of her kind.

All he had wanted to do was avenge his mentor Dr. Gero. And then he discovered Yoko. At first he had performed all sorts of experiments on her. Such as how long she could last with out food or water. Or how about how long she could withstand a beating. He had thought that her being so young she would quickly die but no. she had lasted. In fact she had grown stronger. And older to.

The years began to slip by and he had been surprised to find that he had a woman on his hands rather than a child. Another development had been the loss of her voice. In all she was his beautiful mute saiyan. He had planned to use her against that incompetent fool Goku. But it had fallen apart. One cold morning he had awoken to find his darling gone. She had simply vanished. But he would get her back. Or his name wasn't Dr. Crenshaw.

"Yoko, you look stunning." Faye's breathless voice caused her to blush. It was seven thirty pm and Yoko was nearly ready for her supposed date with Goten. At 5 Mr. Briefs had appeared and true to his word booted her out of Capsule Corps. Then against her better judgment she had grudgingly agreed to allow Faye and Aria to help her get ready.

Once at her apartment Yoko allowed herself to open the box Goten had given her. It contained a beautiful black dress. It was a halter and the front was so low Yoko blushed looking at it. After showering, Faye had attacked her with makeup of all sorts before allowing Aria to help her get dressed. So here she was, Yoko Himura, ready to go on her first (and hopefully last) date with Son Goten.

"Yoko what did I tell you about frowning? You look fine." Yoko glared at Aria and said, "I could care less for what Goten thinks about how I look. I just don't want to go out with him. Why is he so interested in me anyways? W-what If he tries something?" Aria reached out and touched her shoulder lightly. "Honey, the last time you were in trouble Faye and I got you out of it. Now trust me when I say that you'll be fine."

Faye nodded and said, "She's right. You have nothing to worry about with us here. We'll know if anything happens." The doorbell rang and Aria rushed to answer it. Faye let out a squeal but Yoko's mind was far away…

Flashback

Yoko stared warily at Dr. Crenshaw as he walked into her cage. It had been 7 years since she had been kidnapped. By then she had ceased talking and acting human. She was simply an animal. As Dr. Crenshaw neared she lashed out at him and knocked him over. Instead of growing angry he grinned wickedly and cackled, "HAHAHA! You've grown stronger my dear, but not stronger enough. All that aside I've decided to take a little vacation. That being the case I've determined to leave you here with two of my best men; Dr. Aria Goldman and Mistress Faye Poplar.

Two women appeared just outside the cage and one of them said, "Do you see any men here Faye? I think he meant to say his two best women." Dr. Crenshaw rolled his eyes and said, "Took you two long enough. Here's your charge. I expect to find her the same way I left her. Good day to you all." He walked out of the cage and left the three girls staring at each other.

Dr. Goldman stepped into the cage and Yoko crouched back, ready to strike if the need arouse. Holding up a clipboard the woman said in a gentle voice, "Dr. Crenshaw asked us to continue training you but…I have another idea. You thinking what I'm thinking Faye?" The other woman stepped forward and giggled, "I know exactly what you're thinking."

End of Flashback

Yoko shook her head and stood to grab her purse. Things in hand she left her bedroom and went to the living room and found Goten standing at the door with Aria. Instantly she blushed. He was dressed in a suit and his hair had actually been brushed. He was as, Aria had put it, very, hot. Goten felt his mouth drop. That couldn't be Yoko standing in front of him. The black dress he had gotten Yoko clung to her body and accentuated her curves. Her hair was curled around her face and fell past her shoulders. She wore barely any makeup, not that she need any. In all she was more beautiful than he imagined.

Finally finding his voice he said, "Wow Yoko…you sure do know how to dress for a guy." Yoko blushed and said dryly, "Don't flatter your self. You gave me the dress, remember?" Goten nodded and said, "How can I forget? Are you ready to go?" Yoko nodded and said, "Let's go then. See you two later." She waved bye to Aria and Faye before shutting the door.

Dr. Crenshaw sipped his wine. He was in an expensive restaurant at the edge of West City. The frustration of the days fruitless searching was beginning to wear off. "Dr. Crenshaw, I do believe that we are getting close to finding her." Dr. Crenshaw glanced at his companion and asked coolly, "What makes you so sure Rekelec? We've been searching for two bloody years." The young man with him was tall and muscular from years of extensive training. His cold blue grey eyes were now narrowed as he replied, "Call it an instinct if you may but I just know that we will find her soon."

Dr. Crenshaw frowned at his young companion and was about to say something when a flash of gold at the door caught his eye. It was the hair of a young lady. Her hair had been lightly curled and the dress she wore clung to her body nicely. He was turning to away when she looked straight at him. Yoko. There was no mistaking it. "Rekelec, how do you feel about a little family reunion?"

Yoko walked in to the restaurant feeling impressed. "Wow Goten you really outdid your self." He blushed lightly and said, "It was nothing. Trunks owed me a favor. Wait here okay?" she smiled at him and nodded. As he walked away Yoko had to admit that Goten really wasn't that bad. He was charming and a real gentleman despite the fact that he teased her every possible moment. As her eyes passed over the inhabitants of the restaurant her eyes landed on a familiar man. As the realization of who it was slowly sank in the gentlemen gave a cruel smile and nodded at her. Dr. Crenshaw.

Goten stepped up to Yoko and saw her eyes were fixed on an older gentleman a few tables away. "Umm Yoko? Please tell me you aren't checking that guy out? He's like 50 years old than you." Yoko whispered, "55. He's 55 years old." Goten gave her a surprised look. "You know this guy? Do you want to say hi?" "NO! Goten, if I don't leave this place right now…" Goten glanced at Yoko and was shocked to find her on the verge of tears. "Alright lets go." They left and Goten immediately asked, "What's going on? Why did that guy shake you up so much?"

"I believe I can answer that." Goten whipped around and found the man standing behind them. He had a cocky expression on his face and at his side stood another much younger man. Yoko trembled next to him but said calmly, "I don't have time for this. Why don't you just leave?" Dr. Crenshaw grinned and lifted his hand. They were instantly surrounded by a group of men. All of them had guns. "As I was saying, Yoko and I go way back. She may not remember but her parents and I had an agreement." Yoko narrowed her eyes and said coolly, "Exactly you and my parents. I will never go back with you!"

Dr. Crenshaw smiled sadly. "I was afraid you would say that. Rekelec why don't you show them what happens to people who don't obey me? I'm surprised that you don't remember…" with lightening speed Rekelec flew forward and drew back his hand. Yoko threw her hands up and the entire area filled with light. As the lights slammed into Rekelec, Goten was shocked to realize that the light had been a chi blast. He swore under his breath and grabbed Yoko around her waist. Touching two fingers too his forehead they instantly disappeared.

They reappeared in Yoko's apartment much to the shock of Aria and Faye. Letting go of Yoko he yelled, "What the hell was that!" Aria started to protest but Yoko held up a hand and said quietly, "we need to leave immediately. Dr. Crenshaw will most certainly find me before day break." Aria and Faye both gasped but Goten growled, "I don't care about that damn old man. Why didn't you tell me that you could control your chi!" Yoko blushed dully and admitted, "I didn't want you to think that I was some sorta freak." Goten's reply was to raise his hand and blast a large hole into the wall.

His voice was cold when he spoke. "Get you're stuff. We're leaving!" Yoko scuttled from the room closely followed by Aria and Faye leaving Goten to wonder who on earth Yoko really was.

Lol this chapter was on the dramatic side. Hope you guys enjoy! 