*Around The World* An Alternate Universe
Editor: Noseless Wonder

*PROLOGUE*

Authors notes: Okay, there are a lot of things different in this story. First of all, Trunks, Bra and Marron are best of friends. They live in Chicago, on the rich side. Pan, Goten and Uub, are not poor, but not rich either. They also live in Chicago. Second, each group has never met the other. They're not in the same "class". Third, their ages are different.

Trunks-26
Pan-18
Goten-25
Bra-20
Uub-24
Marron-24

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*The Briefs' Home*

"Hurry up. The boat is not going to wait for you all day, you know." yelled Trunks from his convertible.

"I'm coming, so stop stressing before your age shows." commented Bra as she put her luggage into the trunk of the car.

"Bra, don't give your brother a heart attack. You know, all that it will do is bring out more of those white hairs on his head." stated Marron, who just arrived.

"I am not old and I don't have white hairs. Thanks a lot Marron." said Trunks, who was about to kill his sister and friend.

"I try." she said, putting her things in the trunk and sitting in the back seat of the convertible.

"Yeah, whatever. Let's go."

"Is Trunks angry?"

"Shut up, Bra."

"Hehe... You two need to stop. I enjoy this little one on one you have with each other, but this is the time to enjoy ourselves. We're finally able to go on a vacation without our parents, and I'm not going to have it ruined, with you two fighting the whole time." stated Marron with an angry face while she pointed at the two.

"Fine, I don't want that either."

"Good, because I want the both of you to stay as far away from me as possible." said Trunks, starting the car.

"No problem." said both girls. Then, they were on their way to the docks.

*Meanwhile*

In another part of Chicago, another group of friends were getting ready for their trip as well.

"Pan, are you done yet?" asked Uub, from his 64 impala.

"I'm coming, keep your pants on." said Pan, walking down the stairs.

"It's about time. First it was Goten, and now you. Of all people I thought you would be ready."

"What is that supposed to mean? When you have a mom like mine, leaving for three months is like someone died. She just starts crying and can't stop. I had to tell her I was only going to be gone for a while. So stop stressing me." said Goten, from the back seat.

"More like you were eating, the whole time." commented Pan, getting into the car.

"Whatever."

"Let's just go, before we miss the boat." stated Uub, who started the car.

"So, is someone going to pick up your car for you?" Pan asked Uub.

"Yeah, Dad is going to pick it up and put it in a storage space."

"Man, are you really going to let your father drive your precious baby? I mean, you won't even let me drive this car." asked Goten from the back.

"This is my pride and joy, my baby, and you are nuts. My father is a lot more careful than you are. If I let you drive this baby, you would probably, no definitely crash it."

"No, I wouldn't."

"Uncle, you and this car just don't go together. Poor people would have to run when they see you coming. The thought of dying by your bad driving will be an insult to them and to their family."

"Thanks a lot Pan. You're the best niece a guy could have."

"Thanks."

"I didn't mean it as a compliment."

"I know, but I could take it as one."

They all started laughing.

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*The Docks*

Trunks parked the car, then Marron and Bra stepped out and grabbed their bags and headed towards the ship.

"Man, this is going to be great." said Marron, walking to the ship.

"Definitely." said Bra also walking to the ship.

"Yeah, whatever. Just stay the hell away from me." said Trunks, closing the car and setting the alarm.

At the exact time, Uub was parking his car.

"Man, that ship is huge." stated Goten, getting out the car..

"Yeah, this is going to be the best vacation ever." said Pan looking around.

"Yeah, I bet there are going to be a lot of babes around." said Uub with a smiling face.

"Hell, yeah." said Goten also smiling at the thought of all the beautiful women that might be on this trip.

"Is that all you two think about?"

"No, food." said both men at the same time.

"Lets go." said Pan walking ahead to the ship.

*Trunks' POV*

When I saw her, all I knew was that she was a creature made for pure pleasure. She was stunning, as was her long, black shoulder length hair. She was wearing a small red t-shirt that showed her belly button, and a revealing short black mini skirt, that showed off her perfect, long silky legs. I thought I had died and gone to heaven. All of a sudden, I could hear a certain song in my head.

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Imagine, in the background this song is playing
as Trunks stares at Pan.
by: Brian McKnight

I want you for myself
I don't want to have to share you with no body else.
I want you baby
Come with me
Let me give you all the loving that you need

I want to touch your body, feel your arms around me.
I want to be your fantasy, your dream come true
I want to need your loving, make you my only woman.
I want to love, love you, love you, love you.
Baby, I belong to you.

Until I feel you heart beat burning next to mind,
I've got work to do
I've got work to do
Till every single, stare up in the sky, knows that I belong to you.

I want you, satisfied
Anything your heart desires, let my love divide.
I want you, baby only you
And I swear I'm going to make you want me too

I want to touch your body, wrap your arms around me
I'm gonna be your fantasy your dreams come true
I'm gonna chase your loving, to make you my only woman

I'm gonna love you, love you, love you baby I
I belong to you

Until I feel your heart beat burning next to mine
I've got work to do

I've got work to do
Till every single, stare up in the sky, knows that I belong to you

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*Pan's POV*

I was walking to the ship when this guy just started staring at me. Boy was he gorgeous, and he was checking me out. My heart skipped a beat, as he looked up and down at me. I don't think he noticed he was staring pretty hard. As he was in his own thoughts it seemed. I walked up to him.

"Do you like what you see?" asked Pan, looking at the man in front of her, not caring at the stares she was getting from her friends and the two woman the young man came with.

"Um... I…" started Trunks, but never had the chance to finish.

"Leave to poor guy alone, Pan." said Goten to his niece as he walked up the stairs to the ship.

"I'm not doing anything. Like I said, before my uncle interrupted, do you like what you see?" asked Pan, once again, at the young man.

"Yes," was all Trunks could spit out, with a red face.

In the back ground you could here Goten, Uub, Bra, and Marron laughing at the expression Trunks was making..

"Good, because I like what I see. My name is Pan Son, nice to meet you..." said Pan, offering her hand to his.

"Tr..Trunks." he said as he took her hand.

"Well, it's nice to meet you. Maybe we can hang out later."

"Yeah!"

"I see you're a one word man, but that's cool. See you around… Trunks." said Pan in a very seductive tone.

And Trunks just stood there. Pan left and introduced herself to the two girls, and Goten, and Uub did the same. They agreed to meet later. Bra, and Marron liked Pan right at the start. Pan, Goten and Uub left for their rooms, while Marron and Bra snapped Trunks out of his daze. He didn't know he was staring that hard, but he was glad she liked him because he really liked her.

*And so it begins*

A few minutes later, the boat was off.

*Goten and Uub's Room *

"I can't believe you did that ."

"Uncle, the guy was staring at me."

"Yeah, it was funny." said Uub, still laughing.

"Yeah. Well, I'm off to find my room, I'll meet you at the pool." said Pan.

'"Sure, and those hot girls will be there."

"Is that all you think about Uncle, girls?"

"No, I think about other things too, it's just that girls are at the top of my list." he said, giving Pan his Son family smile.

"You're hopeless." said Pan, leaving to find her room.

*Meanwhile in Bra and Marron's room *

"This room is as big as my apartment." stated Marron, putting her bags on the bed.

"Yeah, and all to ourselves." said Bra, doing the same.

"Okay, you guys have every thing you need right?"

"Yeah, bro."

"Good. I'm going to find my room."

"Hey, did you ever find out who you're sharing your space with?" asked Marron.

"They said it was a guy, named Ban or something. I'm not sure. Look, we'll meet at the pool in 30 minutes."

"Oh, are you going to talk to that girl?"

"Shut up." said Trunks leaving their room.

*Do you see what's coming? *

*Pan's POV*

I finally found my room, I put the key in and entered. My room mate wasn't in yet. I wonder what she's like. The ship was so filled they had to add another guest into my room, it wasn't that bad, but it had to be a girl. They assured me it was. So I decided to take a quick shower.

As Pan was walked into the bath room, another person walked into the room.

*Trunk's POV*

I walked into the room and saw that my roommate was already there. I wasn't looking forward to sharing a room with someone, but at the last minute I had no choice. I placed my things on the other bed. I waited for the guy to come out and introduce myself to him, but what came out was more then I was expecting.

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Pan stepped out of the bathroom, just in time to come face to face with the man she met earlier.

"What the hell are you doing in my room?" yelled Pan, standing there wearing nothing but a small towel that was showing a lot of her body.

"What are you talking about? This is my room. I share it with... oh no." said Trunks, realizing that his roommate, which he was trying not to stare at, was standing right there.

"No way, you can't be my roommate. You just can't be. You're supposed to be a he, not a she. Those damn idiots. Well, umm... maybe you should put some clothes on, then we can settle this." stated Trunks to the half naked women in front of him.

"Oh! Sorry! I'll be right back." said Pan as she grabbed some of her clothes and went into the bathroom to change.

Both Trunks and Pan were very embarrassed.

"Wow... just great. My day is getting more embarrassing by the minute, and with the same girl. She does look hot, though. What am I saying?! That's just wonderful, you're probably stuck here with a beautiful women for three months and you're having naughty thoughts. Maybe it won't be so bad after all. How often do I get to be stuck in a room with a beautiful goddess anyway? Not again. What am I thinking?! How am I going to control myself with her around, doing stuff like that in front of me? I'm not a pervert, but how can any man resist such temptation?" sighed Trunks to himself.

* In the Bathroom *

"This is just great. I'm stuck with him. Well, it's not that bad, but that's beside the point. What will my uncle say? He'll lose some brain cells. Maybe it won't be that bad, it's not like my uncle would have any choice but to allow him to stay here. He is very handsome, well mannered and just as sweet as a child. Okay, he can stay, but there will be some rules. I mean, I can't have him getting ideas in his head now... can I? What am I saying?! My father won't only kill me, but he sure as heck will hunt that guy down. What's his name again? Trunks, yeah, Trunks. Hehe... it suits him. Maybe I could persuade Uncle not to tell my father about this... yeah." said Pan to herself.


Meanwhile as Trunks and Pan are in their room, Goten, Bra, Uub, and Marron all meet at the pool side.

"So, Pan is your niece? Cool, are you guys really close?" asked Bra.

"Yeah, I've always looked after her when she was younger. I still do."

"It's nice to have someone who's always there when you need them."

"You make it sound as if you don't have someone looking out for you. What about your brother? Don't he and your parents do that?"

"Yeah, well, my brother does look out for me, but..." she grew silent. "My parents never really have time for us." she said with a saddened expression.

"I...I'm sorry."

"You don't have to be, it's really alright."

"No, it isn't. If you don't mind, I would like to be your protector and friend." asked a blushing Goten.

"Hehe..."

"I mean... for the rest of the trip." he said as his face went redder.

"I would be honored if you would be my friend, and bodyguard" said a smiling Bra.

"Great! I have a feeling things are going to be very interesting on this trip." said Goten, with a sudden happiness lacing his every word and expression.

"So do I." said Bra.

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* Uub and Marron * (Who were by the bar)

"So, do you have a boyfriend?" asked Uub.

"No, I don't. Why?"

"Oh, no reason. Just... maybe I would like to get to know you better."

"Well, if you would, then I would like to get to know you more as well."

"Cool, so what do you do?"

"Well, I work for Trunks."

"Oh!"

"It's not like that, we've been friends since I was three. Trunks' mother is the owner of Capsule Corporation. She retired a few years ago, and Trunks took over as President. I'm just Trunks' secretary and friend."

"Are you saying that Trunks is Bulma Briefs' son?" he said in a worry tone.

"Yeah, do you know his mother?" she said looking confused.

"No! I... just heard about her, that's all!"

"Um, are you okay?"

"Yeah, just fine. Maybe we should go see why Pan and your friend Trunks are taking so long."

"Okay."

Uub, and Marron, were on their way to the other side of the pool, where Goten and Bra were.

*Back to Pan's room.*

As Pan walked out the bathroom, she saw that Trunks was fully changed.

"So, you changed already?" she said while walking to her bed and sitting down.

"Yeah, my sister and friend are probably wondering what's taking us so long."

"Yeah... look, we have to get some things cleared up here. First, you can stay here, only because there are no other rooms available. Second, if you touch me and any way inappropriate, I will have my uncle and friend kick your butt. Third, you had better stay on your side and I will stay on mine. Fourth..."

"How many of these rules do you have?"

"If you hadn't have interrupted me, you would have known this was the last."

"Go on."

"Like I was saying; fourth, the bathroom. I wake up late in the mornings so you can be the first to use it, but in the afternoons and night I go first. Got it?"

"Yeah, I got it." he said smiling.

"Good, we should be on our way. Our friends should be wondering what has happened to us by now."

"Yes, ma'am" said Trunks while giving her a salute.

"You're funny, but not that funny." said Pan while walking out of the room, trying to hide the smile on her face, which was already seen by Trunks.

"Yeah, whatever."

And they were on their way to meet their friends.

Uub, and Marron were walking towards Goten and Bra.

"Hey Goten, where's Pan?"

"I'm not sure, but she'll be here soon." said Goten, who was still looking at Bra not noticing the look on Uub's face.

"Are you alright?" asked Bra, who noticed he was worried.

"Huh? Yeah, I'm fine."

"Are you sure man? You look kind of white."

"Yeah, I'm fine."

"Okay." said Goten, knowing his long time friend was not fine, but he would ask him about it later.

"Hey, isn't that them right there?" asked Marron who spotted them from far off.

"Yeah. Pan, over here!" yelled Goten waving his hands.

"There they are." said Pan to Trunks.

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When Trunks and Pan arrived, she noticed the expression that Uub had on his face.

"Uub, are you all right?"

"Why does everyone keep asking me that?"

"Sorry, didn't mean to get you all upset."

"I'm sorry, Pan."

"It's cool."

"So, what took you so long?" asked Goten to his niece.

"Well, you see... Trunks is my roommate."

"WHAT?" yelled Goten.

Every one else was shocked to here that Pan was going to share a room with Trunks.

"Calm down Uncle."

"He can't be your roommate! I thought they said your roommate was a girl!"

"Well, they told me that it would be a girl. Hey, I was as surprised as you to see him instead of a her." said Trunks.

"This is just great. Just wait until your father hears about this. He'll kill me, and not only will he do that, but he'll hunt you down." stated Goten, pointing at Trunks.

"What? I didn't do anything to her, so why would he want to kill me? This wasn't my fault."

"Bro, calm down."

"Pan you could stay with Goten, and I could stay with Trunks." said Uub.

"No! That is my room, and I will not be kicked out because of something like this. You will just have to live with it Uncle. Besides, if you don't tell my father about this, how will he kill you?"

At this Uub was pissed, but fighting with Pan was a one win situation and he was never the winner.

"I'm not going to lie to my brother."

"Actually, if you don't tell him, then you can't call it lying." said Bra.

"See?"

"Look, I'm not going to try anything on your niece here. If she finds that I have done anything that she doesn't find appropriate, you can kill me yourself."

"Fine! But if you even touch a piece of her hair I will come and get you."

"Deal."

"Finally, so can we go do something now?" asked Marron, who was bored at hearing them all argue.

"Well, I'm starving."

"Uncle you're hopeless."

"What?"

Everyone laughed at the comment.

They all ate, and decided to go for a swim. They swam and enjoyed each other's company. Marron even got Uub to calm down and have fun. Still, she was wondering why he was so uptight at the mention of Trunks and Bra being Bulma Briefs children, but she wasn't going to ask. If he wanted to talk about it, she would be there to listen. Trunks and Pan hit it off right away. They were having the time of their lives. Trunks told her a lot about himself, and how he never really had time to go out and have fun. He also mentioned that it was Bra who asked him to come and have some fun for once. He told her he was glad he came, and so was she. She really didn't tell him much about herself. She didn't feel comfortable telling him anything just yet. Goten and Bra were just like two children. He was enjoying making her laugh at his expense, and she was happy with his company. She was a beautiful young woman, but her status made men see her as a prize to be won, not just a young woman looking to love. Goten, though, was different from all of the guys she had grown up with.

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Each of them were having the time of their lives with their new found friends, but what could have really gotten Uub so upset? Is there something that he knows that Pan and Goten don't? Well... to find out, you'll just have keep reading. Please Review!