Disclaimer- I don't own Dbz. Hee, hee, it would be very amusing if someone actually tried to sue me......but don't get any ideas.....

A/N- Yay! A T/P ficcie! I just love that couple. -^.^- Hope you enjoy!

A young girl hurried through the crowded village full of peasants, while tightly holding on to a small paper bag. Her long black braid swung from side to side carelessly, as she tried to avoid bumping into anyone. Her dark eyes focused intently ahead on a small, broken down hut, which was where she was heading. She walked into it happily, and found her mother at the table. She was eating a piece of stale bread, which was supposed to be her dinner. It was a pathetic excuse for a meal, seeing how it didn't satisfy her appetite at all, but Gohan was recently fired from his job, and their money supply was very low. Videl looked up at her young daughter with a warm smile on her tired face.

"Hi, Panny! How's your job?" Pan hugged her mother and took a seat next to her.

"It's wonderful! I have to work in the kitchen all day, but all the other girls are so kind to me." Videl knew that Pan was very restless, and wondered how she survived being stuck in a kitchen all week long.

"Sweetie, you don't know how much your father and I appreciate this. I know you hate housework, so it's really kind of you to help." Pan looked down at her lap, with a hint of a smile on her pretty face.

"You know, I'm actually starting to enjoy it. Besides I have to help pitch in, so we'll be able to get some medicine for Grandma." For the past few weeks, Chichi had been very ill, but they weren't certain what caused it, because they couldn't afford a doctor. When Gohan was fired from his job, for unknown reasons, all hell had broken loose in the Son household. Guilty that she had been doing nothing to help, Pan had decided to get a job at the castle to help pay for food, the rent, but most importantly, her grandma's medicine.

She opened up the paper bag that she was clutching earlier, and pulled out a few big coins. She grinned childishly as she saw the expression on her mother's face.

"This is for the whole month, but I asked Queen Bulma if i could have it all right now. To my amazement, she actually agreed. She's very kind." The queen was the one who had hired Pan, even though no more servants were necessary. She was even kind enough to let Pan visit her family every Sunday, even if it was only for a short time.

Videl smiled, tears of joy in her eyes.

"Pan, this is wonderful. It's enough money for Chichi, it's more than enough. If you ever have a chance to talk to the queen, please tell her that I am eternally grateful." Pan smiled at her mother, glad to see her happy.

"Alright, but I better go now. They are expecting me to help cook dinner. Tell Grandma, Father, and Uncle Goten that I love them, and will try to visit them as soon as possible." Videl nodded her head, reluctant to see her daughter leave.

"Good-bye Panny."

"Bye Mother, I love you." With that final statement, Pan left the house, hurrying to the castle, so she wouldn't be late. She entered through the large mahogany doors and bumped into a very flustered Marron. Pan didn't know her very well, but recognized her as a maid.

"I'm sorry," they both said at the same time, causing laughter.

"I should have been watching where I was going. You see, I'm kind of in a hurry." Marron nodded her head.

"Yeah, so am I." All of the sudden, her light blue eyes widened in recognition.

"Are you Pan Son?"

"Yes, why?"

"The queen wanted me to deliver a message to you. She says that one of her maids has left, and she wants you to take her place. If you agree, you must hurry to the kitchen, and help serve dinner." Pan was astonished. A maid's job paid so much. She thanked Marron and ran down the hallway.

The hallway itself was a beautiful place. The walls were designed with delicate gold patterns set against a pure white background. The thick, plush carpet was unbelievably soft, and gave one the impression that they were walking on air. Along each wall, there were fascinating antiques.

She slowed down, as she came closer to a small door. It led her straight into the kitchen, where a lot of girls were running around, making sure everything was absolutely perfect. They didn't want the king to get mad at them, he had such a terrible temper. Pan waited patiently as the other servants added the finishing touches to the meal. She was actually looking forward to her new job. She had never really met the royal family. Queen Bulma was the only one she had ever seen, or talked to.

Finally, the meal was complete, and Pan was told to carry out the first course. She was kind of nervous. Pan was never really graceful, and it would be so embarassing if she tripped or dropped something. She opened the door, trying to balance the tray of food in one hand. The dining room was very wide, and in the middle was a very large table, since they often had guests. Today, it was only the four Briefs, and Pan finally saw them for the first time.

King Vegeta was rather short, but his tall, unruly black hair made up for that. All the peasants always talked about what a great ruler he was. He was frowning at the moment, or maybe he always looked like that. Pan wasn't so sure. Next to him sat the queen, whom everyone knew and loved. Across from the queen was the well-admired Princess Bra. Pan had never seen her before, but everyone always talked about her beauty and kindness. Indeed, she was very beautiful. She greatly resembled the queen, but she was younger and more innocent-looking. Her wide cerulean eyes were warm and happy, and her beautiful aqua hair, that she obviously inherited from her mother, was twisted into an elegant bun. Pan wasn't interested in clothes much, but the dress Bra was wearing was so exquisite, it made her want to be a princess, just so she could own it. She turned her gaze to the person sitting next to the princess, and her eyes slightly widened. He was the most handsome guy, she had ever seen in her life. She mentally smiled. So this was the Prince Trunks that all the girls went crazy over. Well, she certainly could not blame them. He had silky lavendar hair, that kept falling into his face, covering up his eyes. His eyes were a deep blue, with hints of turqoise. She wouldn't mind being lost in them forever. She quickly scolded herself for thinking such thoughts. It was however hard to stop, because he had on such a cute expression at the moment. He looked bored to death, giving him a child-like appearance, and it greatly amused Pan.

She stopped staring at them and served their food. She smiled at them momentarily before hurrying out of the room. She blushed before she exited as she saw the prince smile back. He seemed so kind. Pan wished that she would be able to get to know him better, but that would never be allowed. As if to demolish the little hope she had left, she remembered something that her father had told her a few years ago.


A/N- So, how was it? Good? Bad? Boring? Let me know! I love reviews! -^.^- I'm so desperate, I'll even accept flames. Ok, this chapter was kinda boring, but I promise it'll get much better later on. So please don't stop reading, and give my story a chance. Well, if anyone is even reading this far, I would just like to say, that I hoped you enjoyed this chapter. Byez! ^_^