Author's Note
Set after the Grand Tour. Everyone except Goku is alive.
Pan is 15
Bra is 17
Goten is 28
Trunks is 30
Disclaimer: I do not own DBZ or any characters or variations of DBZ. I only own my OCs and I promise there will not be very many of them.
Chapter four: Birthday News
Roughly three months later.
"Thanks for helping me get everything ready for the party tonight girls," said Bulma.
"No problem Mom"
"I can't believe Trunks is 30 today!" exclaimed Pan.
"I know my baby boy is 30!"
"Mom chill out Trunks doesn't even look near that old"
"Fine I'll chill… So Goten is bringing his lady friend to the party right?"
"Yeah, he wants to introduce her to the Z gang," answered Pan.
"And does she know about everything?" asked Bulma raising an eyebrow.
"Yep, he told her everything a few months ago"
"That's so sweet, he's in love!" cooed Bra.
"Speaking of love, I think Marron and Uub are finally starting to date," Bulma said in an almost sing song voice.
"I'm glad, that means she'll stop dating Trunks," declared Bra.
"He hasn't really dated Marron in over eight years, so I don't know why you are getting so worked up over it"
"She is just spoiled, and I think he can do better," explained Bra.
"Well isn't the pot calling the kettle black," laughed Bulma as she hung up the birthday banner.
"So is this going to be a huge party or just family and the Z warriors?" asked Pan straightening tablecloths.
"Just family and the Z warriors, Trunks doesn't want a big party this year… I think he thinks 30 is old."
"He is old," snorted Bra pouting about her mother calling her spoiled.
"No he's not, he's just Trunks ," smiled Pan.
"Come on Pan, we need to get ready!" yelled Bra as she grabbed Pan and dragged her up to her room.
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The party had started, but the girls still had not come down yet. Once everyone had arrived, they made their entrance. They made sure to catch everyone's attention. Bra wore a pink cocktail dress with silver heels while Pan wore a red kimono inspired dress with a slit running to her mid thigh.
"You two look beautiful," squealed Marron as she ran up and hugged them. "By the way, I like Rini. She's great!"
"We like her too"
"She's way better than Paris!" gushed Marron.
Pan slipped away to find Trunks. She found him leaning against the house avoiding people. "How's the birthday boy?"
"Hey Panny"
Even though he was acting normal Pan could see in his eyes that something was bothering him.
"Trunks, what's on your mind?" she asked now leaning against him forcing him to give her more of his attention.
He sighed, "I just feel like I'm ready for more, but like I'll never have it."
"What kinda more?"
"Growing up I guess"
"Like a wife and kids kinda growing up?"
"Maybe," he answered a smirk playing across his lips.
"Trunks you can have that, you just have to find the right girl"
"I hope so Panny, I hope so," he said softly pulling her into a warm embrace and kissing her forehead before joining the party.
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"Hey, so how is she faring?" asked Trunks as he nudged Goten.
"Great, everyone seems to love her. I mean how many human women do you know that are martial arts masters, weapon experts, and can cook?" Goten said with a very smug smile on his face.
"Well if you take out the weapons expert part, I guess just your mom," chuckled Trunks. Goten smile faded.
"Not cool man"
"Hey you asked"
"So you heard all about saiyans, cell, Majin Buu, and Baby, and you weren't even freaked out?" asked Krillin.
"No, I wasn't. All those evils have passed, and I kinda figured in the saiyan thing," Rini said with a soft smile.
"What do you mean you kinda figured?" asked Yamcha.
"Well there was an accident back when we had only been dating around a month," Rini admitted staring at the ground.
"What kind of accident?" asked Gohan. Everyone was now staring at the young woman.
"I kinda, accidentally…shot him," she admitted shuffling her feet. Krillin and Yamcha started dying laughing.
"And he wasn't hurt, so you had a feeling he wasn't human?" asked Gohan already knowing the answer. Rini nodded her head a slight blush on her cheeks.
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All the women were inside talking while the men were outside chatting and sparring. Vegeta cleared his throat getting the other Z fighters' attention.
"There is an issue that needs to be addressed, Trunks is nearing a dangerous point"
"What are you talking about father?" Trunks looked shocked by Vegeta's announcement.
"You will be going into heat soon"
"Heat, like a dog?"
"No, like a saiyan. Male saiyans go into heat during their 30th year," explained Vegeta.
"What are you talking about Vegeta? I'm 40, and I've never been in heat. At least I don't think so," questioned Gohan.
"That's because you had a child before you came of age"
"So since Videl and I had Pan, I didn't go through a heat?"
"Yes brat, once a male saiyan becomes the right age, 30, his body will go through a heat to allow him to find a suitable mate and produce an heir. If a male saiyan has already produced an offspring, there is no need for the heat," explained Vegeta looking annoyed with Gohan's questions.
"Why will I be dangerous?" asked Trunks.
"While you are in heat your power level will triple, and you will fight anyone that you see as an obstacle in finding your mate"
"So Trunks will be in a blind rage until he finds a girl to have sex with?" asked Yamcha.
"No weakling, he won't go after just any girl. He will only go after the one who's scent causes him to react"
"So I am going to hurt my friends, and possible rape a girl I don't even know. Father that can't happen. I won't let it!" yelled Trunks growing angry.
"You won't be able to control yourself, that's why I chose to make everyone aware"
"But Trunks is one of the strongest fighters on the planet. If his strength triples, no one could stop him," observed Krillin looking nervous.
"Then we will all have to train and become stronger if we want to be able to keep Trunks from hurting anyone," announced Piccolo.
"The namek is correct. Everyone should train. Trunks you can still train, but do not work to progress your powers, understand?" Trunks nodded his understanding to Vegeta. "Good, the woman is creating a room that will help contain you when your heat starts"
"Mom knows?"
"Yes, but I think it is best not to worry your sister or the rest of the women, understand?" this time Vegeta was addressing the entire group. Everyone stared before giving their agreement.
"How long will Trunks be in heat and when will it happen?" asked Goten.
"It lasts a week, and most saiyans go into heat around their thirty and half year," answered Vegeta.
"Then we have six months to prepare," said Piccolo.
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Bra was talking to her mother and 18, leaving Pan and Rini alone. "Hey Pan, you look so pretty tonight. I thought you weren't a girly girl?" questioned Rini.
"When it comes to Bra, she'll make anyone a girly girl," Pan said rolling her eyes. Both girls laughed.
"So then you didn't dress up for Trunks?"
"No, well maybe a little," said Pan blushing slightly.
"Well, I saw him staring at you earlier tonight, so I think you got his attention"
"I doubt it, he's only into blondes. That's all he dates," sighed Pan.
"Really cause Goten said he hasn't gone out for anything other than business since you all got back from your space trip," Rini said with a soft smile. She liked sharing the information with Pan.
"Oh, I hadn't heard that… can you excuse me?"
"Sure," Rini nodded.
Pan ran into the bathroom locking the door behind her. She pulled her necklace out of her dress and rubbed the small gold charm between her fingers. Trunks had given her that necklace for Christmas when she was a little girl. It was one of her most prized possessions. 'Maybe he loves me too, just maybe,' hoped Pan as she brought the small charm to her lips and gave it a light kiss.
Author's Note- Thank you to everyone who has read and reviewed!