They arrived at Goten's house a while later using a technique he called instant transmission. Chichi burst out of the house with her camera demanding to know what was going on. Goten patted Yoko's head and said, "I think Yoko and her friends have an answer to that question. First, is there any food? I'm starving." Chichi led the group inside. After they ate Goten steered them into the living room and said, "Alright. What the hell is going on? Why were those guys after you? And how is it that you didn't know you were a saiyan yet you can, I am assuming, fight?"
Taking a deep breath Yoko said softly, "I was 3 years old when my parents found me in the woods with my 6 year old brother. They took me and him in and raised us as their own children. I never doubted their love for me until one night when I was 12 and they informed me that I would be leaving. According to them I was to go and live with a man named Dr. Crenshaw. As they were explaining this Dr. Crenshaw arrived at the house for me. He had a bunch of men with guns and they surrounded us."
"It turns out that my father had been paid a high sum of money for me and Dr. Crenshaw had come to make sure that nothing would happen to his 'purchase'. He had his men grab me but I wasn't about to go without a fight. As you can imagine I sent a few of them to the hospital. And…" Yoko paused before saying softly, "And I sent a few of them to their graves." Chichi gasped and Goten merely frowned. Yoko felt ashamed to be telling them but it was the truth. Whoever had tried to apprehend her after she had transformed had died. Sighing she continued. "Anyways I blacked out and when I woke up in I was in the cage that was to be my home for the next 8 years of my life."
Goten frowned again and said, "But what about your parents and your brother? What happened to them?" He was shocked to see the empty look on Yoko's face as she said flatly, "My parents were killed in the attack and Dr. Crenshaw already had my brother because he's a saiyan too." "Oh so first he paid them and then he murdered them?" Yoko glared at him and snapped, "I'd rather not talk about that. As I was saying I lived with Dr. Crenshaw. At first he was trying to kill me. He wouldn't feed me. Then he'd beat me half to death trying to see how much of it I could withstand. Then when he realized I wasn't going to die he began to train me as his ultimate weapon."
Leaning forward Goten asked, "Why was he training you?" Smiling sardonically Yoko replied, "Why else would he train me? To become the ultimate ruler of the world.. That seems to be everyone's goal." Chichi let out another gasp but Goten merely nodded. "Okay…that's true enough. But who are they?" he pointed to Faye and Aria. Aria took over. "Yoko had been with Dr. Crenshaw for 7 years when he decided to go on some little mini-mission. He left Yoko in our care. When we first met her you wouldn't believe what we found. A malnourished, half dead girl that was an animal. There was nothing human left in Yoko. She didn't even talk and when she walked it was in a half crouched way. Dr. Crenshaw had left us a schedule to follow but needless to say that flew to the wind…"
Flashback
Yoko stared in shock at her reflection. In the 7 years she had lived in that cage she had not once looked into the mirror. As she did now she expected to see a small 12 year-old with large frightened eyes. But staring back at her was a young woman of 19. Her hair had grown and it fell just past her waist. Her wide eyes were no longer hazel but a deep green. Dr. Goldman laughed and said, "Do you like what you see? Be glad we gave you the mirror after you had your bath. Otherwise you might not have been too happy."
Yoko smiled shyly. The first smile in nearly 7 years. Dr. Goldman smiled back and said, "I hope that's a thank you. No come on. Faye is waiting for us. They walked out of the bathing area and Yoko glanced back longingly at the shower and bathtub. "Don't worry, as long as Faye and I are in charge you'll be getting regular baths. Oh look there's Faye." They found the other woman inside Yoko's cage seated on what seemed to be a large fluffy…what was it? As they neared Yoko nearly burst into tears when she realized what it was.
It was a bed with sheets and a pillow. It wasn't large but it was a bed and it was in her cage. She stopped and made a small whimpering noise. Dr. Goldman glanced at her and seeing her confused look said, "The bed? It's for you. It's ridiculous for you to sleep on the floor. And look! Faye installed some curtains." It was true. When they entered the cage Faye picked up a control and pressed a button. Immediately several curtains appeared out of nowhere and began to wrap around the cage cutting the women off from the stares of others who worked outside the cage.
Seeing her astonished look Faye said giggling, "You like! Anyways come here! You can't wear that bathrobe for the rest of your life." She yanked the bathrobe off of Yoko and handed her some clothes Yoko slipped them on and nearly wept from when the fabric brushed against her gently. She looked at herself and blushed. She wore a pair of skin tight shorts and a skin tight tank top that showed her flat stomach. She looked at the other two women and Aria said dryly, "if you're going to train you might as well train in style. Now come one. You do have to train. Otherwise Dr. Crenshaw might kill us."
It was three months before Dr. Crenshaw returned. When he arrived he went straight to see Yoko only to find her cage empty. Before he panicked a lab man pointed to the kitchen. Dr. Crenshaw rushed inside only to nearly die of shock. Yoko was standing in front of a pot on the stove stirring something. Dr. Goldman hovered near her saying things such as stir the rice more or turn up the heat. Mistress Poplar sat at a table watching and laughing. Clearing his throat he waited till they noticed him before he said icily, "Well isn't this a nice surprise? Didn't I leave a schedule that was to be strictly followed?"
Faye shrugged a thin shoulder and said, "Relax! We've followed your silly little schedule." Dr. Crenshaw frowned and snapped, "What, by training my weapon to be goody housewife? I hope for your sakes that she can pass the tests I plan to perform." Aria stepped forward and with a cold smile said, "I think you'll be surprised. Yoko, turn off the stove. Let's go put on a show for the good doctor." Yoko nodded and removed the apron she was wearing. Much to the shock of Dr. Crenshaw shhe wore a tiny yellow sundress that made her seem almost civil. In a dangerously calm voice he pointed to it and said, "What is the meaning of this!"
Faye said quietly, "You left us to work with her so we worked with her. We followed your schedule but we added a few things ourselves. People are more willing to work when they feel good about themselves. Yoko why don't we go to the arena and show Dr. Crenshaw how much you've improved in the last three months?" as Yoko rushed from the room Aria called out, "CHANGE!" Dr. Crenshaw rolled his eyes. This would be interesting.
"HYAW!" Yoko slammed her fist into the robot instantly destroying it. Quickly she whipped around and kicked the head off the next one. Then without missing a beat she flipped and brought her hands together and blasted the next three out of existence. Dr. Crenshaw felt his mouth drop. He compared the results of this test to the last one he had giving her three months earlier. She was had improved by 85. "Amazing…Dr. Goldman, Mistress Poplar I applaud you for your work. This is the strongest that I've seen her."
Aria nodded curtly and said, "Treat her like the human she is and the results will continue to get better. We will return in a month's time." With that Aria and Faye both left feeling as if they were betraying their young friend.
End Flashback
"A little less than a year later we broke Yoko out of there. As you can see she's come along nicely." Aria reached out and patted the top of Yoko's head. Goten had to agree. She was nice…he said, "So he wants you back. We'll he wont be getting you back as long as I'm around. Wait! There's still something I don't get. What happened to your brother?" Yoko looked down at her hands and said, "He's still with Dr. Crenshaw. Remember the guy who was with him? Well that was him. That was Rekelec." Goten felt his mouth drop. "But if that was your brother then why did he attack us like that?"
Faye said, "Dr. Crenshaw specializes in split personalities. The man you saw today was Rekelec but not as he should be. Dr. Crenshaw has created a special serum that brings out the part of you that remains hidden. So if you're a good guy and you hate the color yellow take that serum and you'll become the worst guy around who loves that color." Yoko nodded and said, "Yes and Rekelec no longer goes by that name. His other side, his evil half, prefers the name Titus."
Goten sighed and stood. "Well that was a productive conversation. As we all know Dr. Crenshaw will eventually find you and when he does we'll be ready. I'll let the rest of the group know." Yoko stood as well and asked slightly puzzled, "The rest of the group…?" Goten nodded and said, "Yes, other than you there are several other saiyans on this planet." Yoko's mouth dropped and she exclaimed, "WHAT? Who!" Taking her hands and ignoring the click of his mother's camera he said, "Well, My father is a full blooded saiyan so that makes me and my brother demi saiyans. Vegeta is full blooded saiyan so that make Trunks and his sister Bra demi saiyans as well. Oh and Pan who is a quarter saiyan. In all that makes 7 of us. All of us, including some human and not so human friends, fight the evil that attempts to destroy the fragile peace the humans have on this planet."
Yoko rolled her eyes and said dryly, "Goten shut up. That was ridiculous!" Wrapping an arm around her waist Goten said, "Well I try to be. Come with me." Then before another word was said they disappeared from the room much to the disappointment of Chichi, Faye and Aria.
When they reappeared beside a lake Yoko raised an eyebrow and said, "Goten you really must stop doing that." Goten sat down. Pulling her down beside him he said, "So? I just want to be with you. Is that a crime?" Yoko cocked her head and asked softly, "Goten, why are you so interested in me?" Taking her hand he pointed to her ring finger and said, "I once read that everyone has an invisible string tied to their finger that leads them to that special someone.
Yoko leaned forward feeling pleased at his words. Raising an eyebrow she asked, "Do you even listen to half of what you say?" he shrugged. "Nope, what's the point? Anyways why listen to me when you can participate in the conversation?" He leaned forward the rest of the way and kissed her firmly. Yoko relaxed against him and when he finally pulled away she inquired, "Was that supposed to be a hint?" He grinned and asked hopefully, "Did it work?" when she shook her head laughing he said, "Well maybe this will…" they kissed once more and Yoko wished time would stop and this moment would last forever.
Well that's the end of this chappie. A lot more calm considering the last chapter. Lol well hope you enjoyed: )