Shadows of the Heart: A Love Reborn

The Ginyu Force's Attack

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The day was winding down as Karia and Goku continued their training, sparring just outside of the city. The warm sun cast long shadows over the fields, and everything seemed peaceful, for the moment at least. Karia felt more at ease with every passing day, though the lingering thoughts of Broly and the strange connection that tied them together never truly left her mind. She pushed those feelings to the back of her mind, focusing on the task at hand.

But the calm was shattered in an instant.

A powerful energy blast suddenly hit the ground just a few feet away from Goku and Karia, sending dirt and rocks flying into the air. Both of them immediately dropped into fighting stances, their eyes scanning the horizon.

"Who's there?" Karia shouted, her senses on high alert.

Before Goku could answer, a strange laugh echoed in the distance, one she didn't recognise. The unmistakable presence of the Ginyu Force filled the air, and Karia's heart sank. They were known for their ruthless tactics and deadly abilities. She had fought against them before, and she didn't need any introduction to their danger.

"I knew it," Goku said under his breath. "Looks like we've got company."

Out of nowhere, the Ginyu Force appeared, each member landing with impressive force in front of them. Captain Ginyu, the leader, smirked at the sight of the two Saiyans.

"Goku, Karia," Captain Ginyu said, his tone dripping with arrogance. "We've been sent to eliminate you both. You won't be able to escape this time."

Karia's eyes narrowed, and she felt her fists clench. "You'll have to do a lot better than that," she snapped, her energy flaring as she prepared for the fight.

The Ginyu Force quickly split up, each member targeting one of them. As Karia faced off against Burta, the fastest member of the group, she couldn't help but feel the weight of the fight. She had fought powerful enemies before, but the Ginyu Force's unpredictability was something else entirely.

She was so focused on Burta's rapid movements that she didn't notice one of the other Ginyu Force members, Jeice, sneaking up behind her. A bright red energy ball formed in his hand, ready to blast her from behind.

But then-

"Get down!"

Broly's voice broke through the chaos. In an instant, the massive Saiyan appeared in front of her, grabbing her by the hips and pulling her into his chest, narrowly avoiding Jeice's blast.

Karia's hands instinctively pressed against his chest as he held her in place. She hadn't expected Broly to show up, and the sudden proximity of his body left her breathless. Her heart raced as she looked up at him.

Broly's grip on her tightened as he glared at Jeice, who had already turned to face the threat. "Stay close to me," he muttered, though his words were more of an order than a request.

Karia was still stunned by the unexpected turn of events, her mind racing. She wanted to push away from Broly, but the energy from the blast and the force of the moment left her feeling disoriented. She couldn't break free from his grasp.

As the fight continued around them, Karia felt herself losing consciousness, the weight of the battle draining her strength. She had no choice but to lean into Broly for support as she tried to regain her senses.

When Karia finally came to, she realized she was still in Broly's arms, but now they were standing further away from the battlefield. The chaos of the fight seemed distant, and she slowly pushed against his chest, trying to free herself from his grip.

Broly's intense gaze never left her. His expression darkened. "You weren't paying attention," he growled, his grip tightening around her waist. "If you can't keep your focus, you'll get yourself killed."

Karia pulled away, but she could feel the tension in her body, still trapped by Broly's presence. "I didn't need your help!" she snapped, her pride pushing her to lash out. She tried to step back, but Broly didn't let her go just yet.

With a deep growl, Broly released her. Karia took a few steps away, her heart still racing, but she didn't wait around for him to say anything else. She turned and began running, desperate to get away from him and the overwhelming connection she felt.

But Broly wasn't done.

He looked around, sensing that she had disappeared from his sight. He scowled, realizing she had run off in an attempt to avoid him. His fists clenched, and a dark glint appeared in his eyes. He wasn't going to let her get away that easily.

He pursued her, his heavy footsteps thundering behind her as he followed her trail. Karia's breathing was rapid, her heart racing not just from the fight, but from the emotions that seemed to tear at her from every direction. She needed space, she needed time to think, but Broly wasn't giving her that luxury.

Finally, he found her, hidden behind a large tree, trying to catch her breath and compose herself.

"You can't hide from me, Karia," Broly's deep voice rumbled.

Karia froze, her body tensing as he approached her, his towering form looming over her. Before she could react, he reached down and grabbed her, lifting her easily off the ground and pressing her back against the tree.

Karia's heart skipped a beat as Broly's intense gaze met hers. Without a word, he lowered his lips to hers, kissing her roughly, forcefully, as though marking her all over again.

She tried to resist, tried to push him away, but the force of the kiss made her knees weak. She didn't understand what was happening to her, didn't know why his touch felt so impossible to ignore.

But Broly didn't let her pull away. His kiss deepened, and for a moment, Karia was lost, her mind spinning as everything around her faded. When the kiss finally ended, he pulled back, breathing heavily, his eyes dark with intensity.

"You're mine, Karia," he whispered, his voice low and commanding.

Her pulse raced as she struggled to make sense of everything. She wanted to fight, wanted to push him away, but she felt helpless in the face of his overpowering presence.

With a final glance, Broly stepped away, leaving Karia breathless and confused, her heart torn between resistance and a strange, undeniable pull.

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