Okay So this is going to be Vegeta/Pan, but its going to be a couple chapters before you actually see any Vegeta/Pan moments, so bare with me here. Lol. I have a general idea of how this story is going to go, but for the most part I'm just winging it so any suggestions are appreciated! :3 On to the story then!
I apologize for any mistakes and I do not own DBZ/GT!
Battle-worn yet femine fingers tucked a few strands of loose midnight locks behind an ear.
"You'll be fine." His reassuring words had her rolling her eyes.
"Don't you think I know that!" She snapped at the older figure standing slightly behind her. The girl quickly mumbled a small apology; A faint smile spread across her face, "Besides. It's only Kurtz, I can take down the almighty prince blindfolded with one arm tied behind my back!"
"Hey! I resent that you brat!" Two arms of steel wrapped securely around the girls waist, hauling her petite from completely off of the ground.
"Kurtz! Put me down this instant!" The dark-haired beauty let out a squeal as she half-heartedly attempted to squirm her way out of his grasp. The figure not even three feet behind them watched the two with a glint of amusement deep within his chocolate brown eyes.
Suddenly the two-minute warning chimed throughout the great all. All laughing ceased as Kurtz releeased the woman from his grip, setting her gently back down on her two feet. "You better give me only your best Panny.." Kurtz brushed a few strands of her hair out of her eyes, causing Pan to flinch and slightly pull back. She tried ignoring the sudden guilt as Kurtz tried to hide his pained expression.
"Kurtzwell!" Pan cringed from the high pitched squeal and stepped out of the way just in time before she could be plowed over from the oncoming attack. A girl with long locks of teal green that cascaded like a waterfall down porcelain skin brushed passed Pan and latched onto Kurtz's right arm. His mouth was turned down at the corners as he stumbled and quickly regained his balance.
"Hello Franccesca." He quickly whipped his arm out of her tight grasp.
"You'll win for sure, Sire!" She clasped both hands together and lifted her wide sapphire eyes to him.
"Oh I'm not so sure of that, Pan is an amazing fighter." Kurtz sent a teasing look in Pans direction. A small hue of pink tainted her cheeks while Franccesca sent daggers in her direction.
Rolling her eyes, Pan turned away from the two and walked to the main entrance, the cheers from the crowd filled her ears and she closed her eyes reminiscing on the day Kurtz and her had met.
"You lost little girl?" A big burly man stepped in front of Pan, blocking the pathway that lead to the registration. Onyx orbs lifted and narrowed at the sight before her. The man gave her a toothless grin, the sun glared down on his shiny bald head and reflected into her eyes.
"You are blocking my way baldy." Letting out an annoyed sigh, Pan attempted to walk passed him but was stopped by his pudgy fingers wrapping around her upper arm.
"What did you just fucking say you bitch?!" The man took one step closer to her.
"Did I stutter? Or are you just stupid?" Rolling her eyes, Pan cocked her head at him awaiting his reply.
"Hey you there!" The fluttering of white whisped passed Pans line of vision.
"Ugh...who the hell are you?" She blinked confusingly at the figure standing between the burly man and herself.
"Well...your knight in shining armor of course." Snorting, Pan brushed passed the newcomer.
"Sorry boys but both of you are wrong," They both arched an eyebrow at her, "I am not a lost little girl, and I do not need a knight in shining armor!" With that said, Pan fisted her hand, swung her arm back and knocked the burly man out. His body flung backwards and skidded across the pavement.
Someone began clapping in the background, Pan wiped her hands together and headed towards the registration booth.
"Good job Panny!" The one clapping, patted a hand on Pans shoulder and the two walked away.
Onyx orbs fluttered open and the corners of her lips tugged into a smile at the fond memory. After his shock had worn off Kurtz had followed her and harassed her until she finally gave him a chance to talk to her. Since then they had become very good friends during the tournament. He also proved to be a pretty good sparring partner. Kurtz stepped up next to her, jerking his head in her direction. "Ready?"
Pan allowed her eyes to roam over him a minute; his waist-length silver hair was tied into a high ponytail, it always reminded her of old time stories about samuries she had often read when she was younger. His crystalline eyes and bronze skin which boar his ancestors markings proved his royal lineage to his planet Krystaun. He was also the planets strongest warrior; she finally nodded her head and a look of determination entered her eyes.
"Let the best warrior win." Giving Pan a thumbs up and a cheesy grin, Kurtz stepped through the double doors and out onto the arena, Pan close by his side.
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They were both gasping for air, cuts and bruises marveled their face and bodies; this last attack would determine the winner. Pan placed both of her hands to one side, cupping them together while Kurtz tightened his grip around the hilt of his sword. They both narrowed their eyes at each other, ignoring the shouts and cheers resounding around them.
"Ka..." Pan focused her last amount of energy.
"Me..." She watched Kurtzs lips move as he spoke in his native toungue.
"Ha...Me..." Ki the color of light blue formed within her hands while some type of energy the color of red formed in front of Kurtzs sword.
"Ha!" Pan thrust her arms forward and released her attack at the exact same moment Kurtz released his. The attacks collided between the two warriors and both struggled for dominance.
Using her last bit of energy, Pan pushed forward with her attack. Kurtz felt his feet skid back against the tiles of the arena and his eyes widened in disbelief before the attack swallowed him whole.
The last thing Pan heard was his ear-splitting scream and then the cheers that errupted in the stadium around her.
She watched two paramedics come out and place Kurtzs unconscious body onto a stretcher and haul him away from the arena. Concentrating, Pan checked his Ki to make sure he was alright. Satisfied, she finally lifted her onyx orbs to the smiling faces and flailing arms of the many races that occupied the stadium.
"This years winner: Son Pan, Protector of Earth!" The announcers voice boomed from the speakers located all around the arena.
A huge grin broke out on Pans face and she fist-pumped into the air, causing another wave of cheers to errupt around her.
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Kurtz pulled the unexpected girl into a tight embrace, he buried his face into the top of her hair and a whiff of lavender and vanilla filled his nostrils. "We will definitely meet again Son Pan." Her body shuddered as his husky voice caressed against her ear. Smiling, Kurtz pressed his lips to pans cheek in a tender kiss before releasing her from his embrace. Lips slightly parted, Pans face turned the color of scarlet and her eyes widened in shock. She was too stunned and embarassed to notice the fuming Franccesca next to Kurtz.
"Farewell protectors of earth!" Kurtzs eyes stared passed Pan and into the pair of Chocolate brown ones that hovered close behind her, before he eruptly turned and made his exit. Pan watched his retreating form with Franccesca following close behind him. She rolled her eyes when the girl turned around and stuck out her tongue before latching herself onto Kurtz like a young child would its mother. A small laugh escaped rose colored lips when Kurtz snapped his arm once again from Franccescas grasp. Those two would never change.
"Want to take the fast way, or the slow one?" Her body jumped from his sudden question before she turned around to face him.
"The latter please, a nice ride would be nice." Lifting her gaze to meet his, she gave him a saddened smile.
"Okay kiddo." He placed a hand atop her head and ruffled her matted hair before they turned, walking side by side in the opposite direction of Kurtz and Franccesca.
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Pans arms tightened around him, the wind blew against her face whipping her long locks behind her. She loved flying the sky, the act made her feel free and so alive! As if she could do anything, Hell she could do anything! She was Son Pan; daughter of the strong and loving parents, Gohan and Videl. Granddaughter of the strong yet carefree Goku and his tough and fierce wife ChiChi. Lover of...Her thoughts suddenly cut off as onyx orbs shadowed by thick eyebrows flashed before her and her eyes quickly filled with tears. They fell in big fat drops that rolled down her pale cheeks and dissipated into the wind.
When trying to force her thoughts elsewhere failed, Pan focused on the scenery below her. She reached a hand out and let her fingers run through the puffy clouds surrounding them. Upon noticing their fast-approaching destination, Pan whipped her hand back and shook off the condesation. She once again secured her arms around her companions waist during their bumpy landing. Her arms tightened around him and she refused to let go even after they had safely landed on the ground.
A moment of silence passed between them when he finally spoke up, "umm Panny..."
"I know.." Her voice quivered with unshed tears and she reluctantly unwrapped her arms from around his waist. Jumping down without ease, Pans feet landed on the hard surface of the earth below them, her companion following act after her.
"Do things really have to be this way?" Pan hated the way her voice sounded so weak and emotional.
His eyes lowered and his fingers ran through thick spiky strands of jet black hair, "You know the answer.." Releasing a sigh, Pan nodded and brushed passed him.
"You take good care of him Shenlong.." Pans fingers brushed down against his scaly cheek and she leaned forward, pressing her lips to the dragons nose.
"As you wish my child." His thunderous voice reverberated around them; Pans hand trailed down the bridge of his nose as she turned away from him and walked back to her other companion.
"Guess this is it, huh Grandpa G?" Her arms swung behind her back, and her fingers entertwined with eachother.
Goku smiled at the fond nickname she had given him when they had first met before the world tournament. Spreading his arms, his smile widened when Pan stepped into his welcoming embrace.
Pans hands fisted into the blue material that was his shirt; and choked on her tears as she buried her face into his chest. "Everything will get better in time." His child-like voice soothed her for the time being, but Pan knew it wouldn't last long. Soon he would be forced to leave behind friends and family once again.
"It's time.." Her heart clenched deep within her chest at those words. Six months was not long enough! Her eyes widened and filled with even more tears as she forced her them to look up at him.
The smile that was almost permanent on his face, faltered and his arms tightened around her. "This isn't good bye Panny...We will meet again." Those words brought a small smile to her face and she slowly nodded.
"I love you Grandpa.." She stood up on her tippy-toes and pressed a warm kiss to his cheek.
"I love you too Pan." Goku forced himself to remove his arms from around her, giving her one more pat on the head before he turned away from her and jumped up onto Shenlongs back. Pan wiped profusely at the never-ending tears; her head quickly jerked up just in time to see the last remnants of green-colored scales before they disappeared into the blue filled sky.
"Bye grandpa..." Her whispered words were covered by the whistling whind as it whipped around her.
Sniffling, Pan sucked in a deep breath. When she was finally ready to face them, she allowed her body to turn around.
"Panny..." Her mothers voice was barely above a whisper, her eyes wide in disbelief. "Is that really you..?" Tears slid silently down her porcelain cheeks and she quickly rushed to her daughter, embracing her into a hug only a mother could give; Gohan was right behind her, also wrapping his arms around his small family.
After a moment of silence, Goten stepped forward, "Was that dad..?"
As if still in shock, Pan silently nodded her head and everyone looked at her in confusion.
"Panny is that... a tail?" Blinking a few times, Pan noticed Trunks' arched brow before she turned her head to the waving furry apendage. A small smile graced her lips as she secured her tail tightly around her waist while nodding to his answer.
"How did you get that..?" He was almost hesitant to ask.
"She can tell us everything once we get her back home." Gohan glared at the others almost daring them to refuse.
"Wheres Vegeta...?" It was the first words that left her lips, as Pans eyes roamed over the small group, searching. And for the first time in six long months, Pan attempted to reopen the connection the two shared, only to be denied.
The group went silent and Bra was the first to recover, blue eyes narrowing she marched forward. An echoing crack sounded around them, causing the others to let out a loud gasp at the sight before them. Bras still raised hand fisted and Pans stunned face reddened from the impact, "You weren't the only one hurting!" Bras voice quivered with unshed tears as she made ready to jump on Pan again, but was pulled unwillingly away by Trunks.
"Bra, that is enough!" His words hissed into her ear, and when he felt she had calmed down enough he released her.
Pan looked at the others in confusion, "What the hell is going on?!" She demanded but got no answers.
Finally after a moment of silence her father placed a gentle hand along her back and ushered her forward. "Lets get you home first.." The others were already turning and lifting off into the sky. Pan slowly nodded before she too, levitated off of the ground and followed behind her father and mother at full speed. Her thoughts drfited back to the one and only question that was important to her.
Where was Vegeta?
Phew! There it is the first chapter to my new story! I swear I re-wrote this like... five times! Lol I can honestly say I am very satisfied with how it turned out. Just a couple things, Vegeta and Pans relationship is known and out in the open. Something happened that had Pan leave for the tournament, and Vegeta to... who knows where at the moment, You will just have to wait and see! haha. Anyways I hope you enjoyed it! And I hopefully will have the next chapter up soon. :3 Please review!
