Sleep wasn't something that came easy that night. With each toss and turn, flashes of the earlier events flooded Bulma's mind. How could this have happened to her? In all of her stay in America, she had never once realized just how dangerous of a place it could be. Back in Japan, everyone knew who the Briefs were. She had always been respected because of her knowledge, and envied because of her beauty. Knowing that there were people in the United States who would use both of those assets against her, Bulma was filled with terror.

She would have been raped. Would have been, if not for her two rescuers. Goku and Vegeta. Bulma's mind began to reel at the thought, and a sudden feeling of nausea crept back into her body for the millionth time in the span of several hours. She'd already taken a sleeping pill two hours ago, but it hadn't done anything. After blaming it on the traumatic events, she had since tried to fall asleep, but to no avail. She had to be up in five hours in order to be at the police station on time. She squeezed her eyes shut as the memories flooded in once again.

"Bulma!", the sound of Chi Chi's voice reached her ears only seconds before her friend flew into her, hugging her with all her might, "Oh my God! Are you alright? You look awful! What happened?"

Eighteen came running right behind Chi Chi, and wrapped her arms around her friend. Bulma winced at the pain in her ribs, but kept her agony to herself. She did, however see Vegeta's eyes narrow at the slight look of discomfort that quickly vanished from her face. Bulma took special note that he was very observant.

"We started to worry when you were gone longer than you should have been. So we came to look for you. We couldn't find you anywhere inside, so we thought we'd come out here since the door was near the bathroom. You alright?", Eighteen asked, concern laced through her monotone voice.

Suddenly, though she tried to control it, Bulma's bottom lip quivered. A deep feeling of shame made its way through her being, and the first tear fell from her blue eyes. "No...no I'm not. I...I...Can I sit down? Please?"

After an encouraging nod from her friends, Bulma planted herself on the ground, her two friends on either side of her. Vegeta stood close, keeping his eye out to make sure that no other threats would come near. "What happened, Bulma?", Chi Chi asked, placing a hand on her shoulder.

"Well...I went to the restroom like I intended. On the way there, I felt like I was being watched the whole time. It immediately freaked me out, you know? So I keep my eyes open, but I didn't see anyone particularly staring at me. Just the occasional greeting from people; nothing out of the ordinary. So...when I got through using the restroom, I...I walked out into the hallway, and I was attacked. I got shoved onto the floor, hence my chin, and I got punched in the mouth. They...they dragged me out back, and...and...I can't do this...I can't do this!"

Bulma had always been a proud woman. She had only cried in front of Yamcha, and that was hardly ever. But right now, her resolve had dissolved completely, and she couldn't hold the dam together anymore. A loud sob escaped her pink lips, and the tears began to flow. Every pent up emotion that she felt, it was out there in the open now. Her cries pierced the night, and her friends sat still; they had never saw their friend cry. They had always saw a strong woman, but their friend was now broken.

"But Bulma, you need to tell us what exactly happened!", Chi Chi exclaimed, her eyes full of worry. Eighteen nodded in silent agreement.

"I'm sorry...I can't..I just can't..," Bulma mumbled between her sobs. She pulled her knees up to her chest and put her head in between her knee caps. In her own way, she was hidden from the world.

Chi Chi pushed again, "But Bul-"

"She said she didn't want to talk about it," Bulma heard Vegeta's firm voice, and looked up to see him approaching the group of women. His arms were crossed, and he looked as bored as ever. "I'd suggest leaving the woman alone."

Chi Chi narrowed her eyes and started to stand up, "And just who do you think you are, and where do you get off telling me how to talk to my friend?"

"Vegeta Ouji, professional boxer at your service. The man tending to the thing tied up to the pole over there and I saved your friend here. If it weren't for us, she wouldn't be here right now. I think that gives me just as much of a right as any. The reality of the situation is that the woman just went though a very traumatic experience, one of which she will have to relay to the police here in just a few minutes. It isn't something that I would want to repeat twice if I were in her position, and considering you have absolutely no idea what took place here, you need to give her some space and stop pestering the living shit out of her about it. This isn't fucking truth or dare, this is a crime scene. Lay off of her for fuck's sake!"

For once in all the years of knowing the black haired beauty in front of her, Bulma was stunned senseless when Chi Chi didn't say a word. Instead, she sat back down and mumbled, "Sorry, Bulma. I didn't mean to upset you."

Not finding the strength to talk, Bulma lay her head on Chi Chi's shoulder and continued to cry. Two minutes later, the police pulled up.

"Officer Redmond here, and this is Officer Falu. Which one of you called?", the tall, red headed officer asked, his blonde haired, female partner joined right by his side.

"That would be me, Officers," Goku waved from his position next to the bastard that came close to stealing Bulma's virginity. Goku grinned and continued, "I know you're wanting to know what happened, and I'd be more than happy to give a report."

Officer Falu spoke up, "That would be great. We're going to need a report from everyone who was present when the incident took place. Who all was present?"

Vegeta stepped forward, "I was. I tackled the bastard on the pole to the ground. That's why he's all torn up. The blue haired woman is the victim. Kakarot over there was also present."

"Alright. I'm going to have to ask you two ladies to please give us some space. You can stay if the victim allows it; otherwise, we're going to have to ask that you leave."

"I want them here, please," Bulma's voice came out raw from crying. It cracked as it raised in volume.

"Alright ma'am," Officer Redmond said as he pulled out a pad to take notes, "What is your name?"

"Bulma Briefs."

"Alright Miss Briefs, what is your age?"

"Twenty-two."

"Do you work anywhere that you need an excuse for? I'm sure that you don't intend on going into work tomorrow."

"No, sir. I would appreciate an excuse for my classes though. I don't...I don't think I'll be going in tomorrow."

"Alright. Where do you go to school at? The security personnel need to be informed of this if there are kidnappers on the loose. They could come back for you."

Bulma sat in silence for a few moments before responding quietly, "F….Four Star..University. I'm a senior.."

"And do you live on campus?"

"Yes.."

"Do you have a room mate there? They should also be alerted."

"No...I have a single dorm room...by myself."

"Alright Miss Briefs. Can you explain what happened here? Take all the time you need."

After a few minutes of silence, Bulma started to talk, "We...we were watching the boxing matches in the arena...I had to use the restroom. My friends offered to tag along, but...I was stupid enough to turn them down….I went by myself. I felt like I was being watched, but….I didn't see anything or anyone different….When I left the restroom….I was thrown to the floor, and I tried to get up, but….but I got punched in the mouth. My chin is busted open….and my lip is too….but it's not as bad as my chin. I...they tied me up to where I couldn't move...and they gagged me….I couldn't get free. There were three men….the one over there on the pole was instructed to...to….," The tears came before Bulma could stop them. No one said this would be easy.

After a few moments of crying, Bulma continued, "He was going to force himself on me….their leader told him to do it when their getaway ride pulled in…I was told that because...because of who I am...I was going to be held at ransom….for a large sum of money….I was also told that because of my intellect...that I would be making weapons for them….I don't know who they are...or what they planned on actually doing with me….before I could get dragged to the car….V...Vegeta tackled the man, whose name is Zarbon to the ground...and he started beating the daylights out of him….Goku freed me and the other two men escaped….and here I am….they saved me…."

As Chi Chi and Eighteen both stared at her with opened mouth, the Officer turned to Vegeta and said, "Tell me your story, sir."

"Kakarot and I were outside before our match. We are professional boxers. We were actually coming back from our vehicles, because I like to clear my head before our match. I'm guessing that the kidnappers thought everyone would be inside at the event. They were wrong, obviously. When we heard muffled screams, I didn't have time to react or think, I just ran. I saw the woman on the ground, with the most frightened look in her eyes. Creepy dude on the pole was looming over her. I yelled at Kakarot to help her, and I tackled the green haired man….Zarbon, I believe the woman says is his name. I didn't know who the ring leader of their little shit circus was, I just saw her about to be hurt, and I sprung at him. The other two escaped before I could get up, so I took my aggression out on him. That's why he looks like shit...not that he looked any better before."

"Okay...here's what we're going to do. I want you two girls to spend the night with your friend. We will contact the school and inform them of the situation. Before we leave, I need all of your phone numbers. Vegeta, Bulma, and….is it Goku or Kakarot?"

"It's whatever, sir. My name is Kakarot, but most people just call me Goku because it's my first name and my stage name," Goku said nonchalantly.

"Okay…..All three of you need to be at the Police Station at nine. We will discuss everything further once we are there. Zarbon will be taken into questioning once we arrive at the station. I want everyone to go home and get some rest. This is a serious matter, so I will offer a police escort to you three ladies. I'm assuming since you're boxers that you'll be traveling to the next match wherever it is...I'll speak to your manager."

"No that's not necessary. We both live here, actually," Goku said, "We co-own a gym here, so we manage ourselves. We'll be there at nine."

"Alright. You kids be safe, then. I'll call another squad car to escort you ladies."

Bulma peered over into the floor at her two sleeping friends. Once they'd got in Bulma's dorm, it was nothing but tears and plenty of hugs from each girl. I'm so glad I have them… Bulma sighed and closed her eyes again. After another hour with her thoughts, she finally drifted off to sleep.