I can't believe it, it's my first party ever. I can't believe I got invited to the apparent biggest party of the year, according to other kids at school. Not only that, but the guy having the party was the one who invited me. Granted, I know I was invited because he wants to get to know my brother, but still, I'm so excited.

".....kai, earth to Gokai"

"Huh?" I asked, snapping out of my excitement.

"I said, you have to pay attention during class. I almost got in trouble earlier trying to get your attention. focus on the lesson, please." my brother scolded me.

This was one of the many things I've grown to both love and respect my brother for. He always looked out for me, no matter what it cost him. I swear, I probably owe him my life at this point.

It's no wonder he has two guys fawning over him. My brother is the hottest guy at this school, and I know that sounds conceited, coming from his twin, but it's true. Everyone seems drawn to him, not that I can blame them. He has always had a presence about him that sort of attracted attention, more so than myself. Not to mention that he had a better physique than me and his voice was a little deeper than mine as well.

"Sorry Goten. I'll pay attention, I promise" I said as I realized he was expecting a response to his earlier statement.

The rest of the school day passed without incident really. I can't say the same for when we got home though. I went and immediately changed into my outfit, but when I found Goten, he hadn't changed yet. I started to wonder why, until I looked at his bed.

How did his clothes get a bunch of holes in them? He was lookimg forward to this party too, so I doubt he did it himself, but that really only leaves one other option. I can't believe our mother would do this.

But, he just does what he always does and dealt with it. He put the clothes on, but I noticed that the cuts seemed to stop before revealing anything that wouldn't be considered inappropriate. I don't know why, but the clothes seemed to suit him better with the holes in them.

Trunks, of course, was flirting with my brother, but it didn't seem to phase him. That is, until Trunks asked if he could watch Goten change pants. But as soon as Goten was changed, Trunks was lighting fast to throw out a compliment.

After we informed our mom we were leaving, we climbed into Trunks' car. Trunks informed us that it would be a great chance to get to meet new people. I was excited, but Goten wasn't as enthusiastic. He isn't super extroverted like I am.

We pulled up to Trunk's house, which was more like a mansion, and Gohan immdiately comes running outside. He was mad because we were late, but my brother took the fall, so he loosened up a bit.

The party started not too long after that and soon, there was music, people, food, and drinks. I didn't drink because I'd rather not embarrass myself at my first high school party. Goten and I seemed to have gotten separated, but I decided that it would do us both some good to spend some time apart.

The party went on for a few hours before I felt someone tapping my shoulder. I turn toward the person to see a red haired girl that I had never seen before. She said that she had just driven my brother home and he asked her to come get me as well.

I wondered why he had gone home so early, and immediatley got worried. I let her lead me out to her car. She held true to her word and drove me home, she seemed worried, but didn't say anything other than making small talk.

I walked in the front door and noticed it was dead silent. I walked upstairs and noticed Goten's studio door was closed. I went up and tried to open it and found it locked. I tried calling for him to open the door, but I got no response, I got worried and started ramming against the door. After the fifth try, I finally managed to get it open. I saw a new painting on a canvas, but for some reason the red didn't look like the rest of the paints. I turned around and immediately found out why.

My brother was practically laying in a pool of his own blood, looking up at me with half lidded eyes. I screamed in horror and rushed over to him. He moved his head slightly toward the window and I looked to see a note scrawled in with blood.

"Please let this be some sick joke! Please!!" I begged.

"Gokai, we heard screaming and.... Oh God!" I heard come from the entry way.

"Gohan call 911.......NOW!" I yelled, bringing him out of his state of shock.

"Y...Yeah"

"Trunks, go find something to help stop the bleeding" I instructed.

He left immediately, and I looked down at my brother and saw that for the first time in a long time, he had a genuine smile on his face. I hadn't noticed until now, but he was very cold, and it finally started to sink in that my brother might not make it.

I started crying, sobbing into my brother's hair. I wanted this all to be a prank. I wanted him jump up and yell 'gotcha'. I wanted him to be alright, but I knew this wasn't a joke.

I turned my head and caught sight of the painting. I saw two figures ripping apart a third, and I knew exactly who each one was supposed to be. I wanted answers, I wanted to know why the fuck my brother was now like this in my arms.

They both came back into the room at almost the same time and I glared daggers at them. They were responsible for my brother's current condition.

"You! You both did this!"

"Gokai, please....."

"Please what!? His painting says it all. You two did something that made him give up on life. You both knew how hard he had it at home, yet you both made him feel like his life wasn't worth living anymore! So, please tell me, what the fuck did you two do!?"

They both glaned at each other, not sure what to say. It was Gohan who spoke first, and his words made me want to rip him limb from limb.

"I kinda got drunk, and I....... Well I....... I molested Goten" he said tears now coming to his eyes.

"Y...Yeah. I sorta did the same thing" Trunks said, casting his gaze downwards.

I couldn't even form words. I just grabbed what Trunks had to stop the bleeding, applied the bandages, and set him down. I stood up and walked over to them.

"Gokai......."

Crack

The sound resonated throughout the room as Trunks reeled backwards holding his nose. Gohan looked at me and I did the same thing to him. Both now out in the hall way holding there noses, as they bled.

"If my brother doesn't survive, neither will you two" I said marching back over to my brother to hold him until the paramedics showed up.

I vowed to myself that if my brother survived, I would do everything in my power to protect him. He's been protecting me all these years, it's about time I return the favor. I just hope I get that chance.

It wasn't long before the paramedics showed up, and I climbed into the back with my brother. The doctors were doing all they could with what limited supplies they kept in the back of the ambulance to keep him as stable as possible until we got to the hospital. I just held his hand, hoping that I didn't find him too late.