SUMMARY: It's no wonder to how Trunks and Pan became best friends so quickly; they've bonded! But neither of them know it. As they grow older, they develop feelings for each other but neither says a thing so they could protect their friendship. What happens when they just can't seem to stay away? TP. AU.
AN: I hope you T/P lovers enjoy this story. If you have any questions about any certain plot then please PM me. Also, I'm pretty sure this fan art is from TxPSupporter on Deviantart. Awesome arts!
DISCLAIMER: I do not own DB/Z/GT or any of their characters.
Chapter 1 - Meeting Pan
"Aw!" ChiChi cooed as she played with her granddaughter's hand, "She is so cute!"
"I guess she is," 18 admitted. Krillin smiled down on the baby girl as he held his 3-year-old daughter, Marron.
It was Goku's turn to hold his first grandchild, Pan. This little girl has black eyes and black hair, representing the male side of the family. She is the newest member of the Son family and the daughter of Gohan Son and Videl Satan. Her energy levels were pretty high, signalling that she's going to grow up to be strong just like her family. Goku couldn't wait until he spends time with her when she grows up. Hopefully Gohan will let him fight with his daughter.
Bulma looked over Goku's shoulder to see Pan, "Wow, she does looks very pretty. May I hold her?"
Goku nodded and handed the one-month infant to his blue-haired friend.
Bulma began to rock Pan lightly and laughed when Pan tried to reach for her yellow scarf. This little girl was truly adorable.
Pan was in a small blue dress and a white cap. A large black curl hug out from under the cap and laid on her forehead. She was widely awake and her shiny black eyes glowed under the light.
The 8-year-old boy with lavender hair grew bored with each passing minute. Of course Trunks didn't want to appear rude in Gohan and Videl's new home and in front of everybody but he could make a list of better things to do than to see a baby. He had 7-month-old sister, Bra, who was literally a pain to him everyday so this wasn't new to him. Babies are annoying and Trunks hates annoyance.
Trunks nudged his mother slightly, "Mom, can we leave now?"
Bulma scolded her son, "Don't be rude, Trunks. Here, why don't you hold Pan?"
Trunks looked at her as if she had three heads, "You're kidding, right?"
He didn't really care for Pan. Yes that sounded harsh but he seriously didn't want anything to do with another baby. He just wanted to spar with Goten or his father. Anything to kill time rather than coming here. Of course he loved Gohan and Videl, but there was a limit. He leaned against the wall with his arms crossed.
Vegeta did the same thing. Honestly, he didn't want to be here as well but he had no choice but to listen to his stubborn and feisty wife.
Videl took Pan from Bulma's arms, "I guess Trunks doesn't want to get involved with another baby." Videl laughed.
"Yeah I guess," Bulma smiled, "Bra hasn't been the most easy to live with. With all the crying and all. But I know my little Trunksie loves his baby sister so much!" She ruffled her son's hair, making him blush.
"Stop it, mom," Trunks groaned.
"Hey!" Goten, the 7-year-old son of Goku and Chi-Chi and younger brother of Gohan, said, "Can I hold my niece?"
"Sure lil' bud," Gohan nodded and placed his daughter carefully in the arms of his little brother.
"Woah! She's heavy!" Goten gasped.
Pan just giggled and began playing with her uncle's tie. Goten laughed along with his niece and began spinning her around, making her laugh even more. He couldn't believe that his older brother was now a father. He and Videl have surely made a beautiful baby.
Goten couldn't be any happier to have someone new in his life that he could play with. Sure he still had Trunks, his best friend, but Pan was a new part of the family. Maybe she could be another best friend.
Bra sat on the floor, sucking her thumb while watching Goten and Pan. He began crawling towards them, tugging on Goten's pants. Goten looked down and smiled on the blue-haired baby. He picked her up and held her close. Bra giggled and rubbed her cheek against Goten's.
Vegeta didn't like this. Seeing his daughter and Kakkarot's brat together wasn't the most prepossessing sight. However, he just let them be and glared at the two from across the room. He was going to make sure no one messes with his princess.
Bulma then carried her daughter.
Goten turned to Trunks, "Come on Trunks, don't you wanna hold Pan?"
"Why?" Trunks asked.
"Come on, it can't be that bad."
Goten began walking towards Trunks until he tripped on his shoe lace, making him let go Pan in the process. Everyone sucked in a breath and stood frozen. Luckily, Trunks had caught Pan before she hit the ground. Everyone sighed in relief. Goten did the infamous Son grin and nervously rubbed the back of his head, ignoring the glare from his sister-in-law. Thankfully Gohan wasn't going to pound him for this.
"Thanks a ton, man," Goten said and stood.
Trunks looked down onto the infant and suddenly it's like everything changed inside him.
When he looked into her eyes, he couldn't seem to look away. Trunks held a sharp breath, as if the world had stopped. He couldn't explain it but he felt allured to the infant somehow. The sounds of her giggles were music to his ears and every time she smiled back at him it made his heart flutter. Trunks just stood there with Pan in his arms and it felt so right. As if they were made to stay by together. As though it was destiny that brought them together. As if she belonged in his arms. Pan reached for his collar and went closer to Trunks' chest.
Trunks didn't want to let go.
"Okay, now give me Pan, Trunks," Videl asked kindly.
"No!" Trunks yelled.
Everyone turned to stare at him.
Vegeta overheard this and immediately realized what his son is going through.
Trunks has bonded with Pan.
It's impossible for a boy his age and a baby to already gain this feeling, Vegeta thought. Maybe it was because they are both partial Saiyan, that had to be it! No one else knew about the sacred bond except for Vegeta himself. Vegeta observed as Trunks refused to hand over Pan back to her parents. He knew that if no one were to talk to him then Trunks would lose it completely. Vegeta soon stepped in and couldn't help but smirk at his son. He was proud.
Trunks was protecting his future mate.
"Um, Trunks," Bulma spoke, "Pan is Gohan and Videl's child, give her back."
Trunks shook his head, holding Pan closer, "No! She's mine!"
"Boy, stop this!" Vegeta hollered, stepping closer to Trunks, "Give the brat back."
Trunks grew quieter, fearing his father, but still not willing to give up Pan, "I can't."
Vegeta sighed and knelt down, replying quietly, "You must give the brat back to her parents, son."
"But I have to protect her," Trunks explained.
"I know, but wait until she gets older then you'll be given the chance. I know it's not going to be easy but you have to be patient. The relation the two of you have will always be there and nothing will get in the way of that. For now, let her parents be the protectors. Give her back," Vegeta reasoned.
Many were shocked by Vegeta's actions. He was never like this. Not this fatherly or gentle.
Trunks hung his head and handed Pan to Vegeta. Vegeta then handed the brat back to Kakkarot's brat and his wife.
Gohan wanted to know why Trunks felt this way about his daughter and what Vegeta had told him to give her back. He was going to have to talk to him about this later. But for now, he wanted the families to have fun and relax.
The whole night the Sons, Briefs, and Chestnuts were one big family. Of course the Chestnut family lived very far so they hardly get to spend time with the others but they would often visit. Krillin of course wouldn't have passed the chance to see his friend's daughter. Hopefully he'll be there to check up on them as she gets older and so does Bra.
Before midnight was when the Chestnuts left and so did the Briefs and soon Goku and Chi-Chi.
"I'm starving," Goku groaned as him and his wife walked out the door.
"Still?" Chi-Chi sighed, "But you just ate an hour ago!"
"But still!"
The two lived in the house right next to Gohan and Videl.
The Briefs have finally made it home.
Trunks and Bra were in their own beds and fell fast asleep.
Bulma wanted to know about Trunks' behavior back at Gohan and Videl's house. And obviously it was Vegeta who knew the answers, "Okay, Vegeta, would you mind telling me why our son behaved so rudely back there?"
Vegeta rolled his eyes as if the answer was obvious, "He's bonded with the brat, now leave me be!"
"Bonded?" Bulma questioned.
"Ignorant earthlings," Vegeta spat. Not in the mood to sleep, he went to train in the Gravity Room.
Bulma groaned and fell back on her bed, "I swear, that man is such an enigma."
Although, most of the time Vegeta was right. But what does bonding had to do with anything? Not wanting to think about this any further, she fell asleep.
The whole time Trunks went to sleep thinking about that raven-haired girl.