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1. Surprise Visit

It was just a normal day at the offices of Capsule Corp. After his adventures in outer space, returning to work was extremely boring and monotonous for Trunks.

"Ugh, what time is it? Can I go now?" he grumpily asked himself. But he still had a pile of important papers to get done before he could go home and train with his father, the highlight of his days. Suddenly, there was a knocking at the window, despite his office being nearly 30 floors up. A little startled, the president of Capsule Corp looked toward the sound, and was greeted with the smile and wave of a young woman, clad in a high school uniform and red backpack. Pan. Seeing her instantly brought a smile on Trunks' face and brightened his exhausting day. He got up and opened the window for her.

"Pan! What brings you here?"

"Oh, nothing. I was just flying home from high school when I noticed Capsule Corp was on the way, so I decided to say hi," she said a little timidly, her cheeks darkening just the slightest.

"Gosh, I haven't seen you in ages. High school? How long has it been?" he motioned toward a chair, offering her a seat, which she gladly took.

"I'm 16 now.. I'm at this new school and I don't even know anybody."

16.. He really hadn't seen her in ages. The last time was 5 years ago, and she was still a cute, little girl. This new girl was certainly still Pan inside, but replaced by a woman outside.. Honestly she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. Her hair was longer, reaching just above her now developed chest, and her legs were long and shapely. Before she had seemed so small to him, but now her head was just below his.

"Wow, 5 years, huh? Time flies when you're working so much I guess. I'm sorry I didn't come and see you sooner-"

"No, that's ok!" Pan interrupted, shaking her hands. "We were both busy. After the whole thing with the Shadow Dragons, mom punished me for leaving by grounding me for a really long time and forcing me to get back to my studies. Thankfully I didn't have to repeat any grades…"

They continued talking for hours. Catching up, drinking tea, and laughing. It was like Trunks was back to his old self again. How could he let work close him off from all his friends like this? He was truly grateful Pan had decided to stop by. But, all good things must come to an end.

"Hey, it's getting pretty late huh?" Pan said, noticing the clock.

"Oh, you're right. Wow, I didn't even realize. You must have homework and stuff."

"Yeah, I should go… But hey, it was awesome seeing you again, Trunks," she said as she strapped her backpack on.

"I agree, you should come visit more often," Trunks said with a smile as he opened the window for her.

Pan blushed slightly. "Really? Ok, well… Can I come again tomorrow? Maybe we could train together or something!" Her eyes were bright.

"Sure, of course. Come whenever you like, Pan," Trunks said, not wanting to let her see how much he actually looked forward to it.

"Ok! I'll bring my training clothes then." She hopped out of the window and floated in the air. "See you tomorrow, Trunks! Bye!" She waved with a smile, and then flew off.

Trunks just stood there, with his hand still in the air from waving and his smile still set in place. He lowered his hand and sighed. What a great day. Suddenly, there was a knocking at his door. Odd, everyone should have gone home by now, and usually got his attention through the intercom. "Come in!" The door opened and it was his sister. "Oh, Bra, what brings you here?"

"Mom sent me to see why you missed dinner."

"Sorry, I'll be down there in a bit, I just have to get these papers done first." He sat at his desk and neatly stacked the papers together.

"You're still on that? Those should have been done hours ago. What have you been doing?" Bra said as she sat on the edge of his desk.

"Yeah.. well, actually, Pan came by for a visit, and I kind of lost track of time." He blushed.

"Pan? I haven't seen her in a while. How is she?"

"She's great. But weren't you two in the same school? Kind of best friends?"

Bra frowned and tucked her hair behind her ear. "We were in the same school, but she transferred. I haven't seen much of her lately, she's become distant all of a sudden."

"Hmm. Well, she said she was coming back tomorrow to train with me. You can see her then, right?"

Bra smiled. "I guess you're right. Ok! I'll make dinner for her tomorrow." She hopped up from the desk, excited.

"Thanks. Well, I better get to these papers, I'll be home in a bit."

"Alright, Trunks, see you," she waved as she walked out the door and closed it behind her. How odd that Pan would come to Trunks before she came to her. She wondered what happened to make her so distant lately?