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Oh, what's this? Vegeta is afraid of the Frying Pan? -Snicker-

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Chapter Seven Holy Frying Pan!

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Trunks peeked out from behind Pan's shoulder, Gohan getting closer and closer by the second. He gulped as he broke out in a sweat.

"Well, Pan, this is goodbye then?" he looked at her. She swatted him.

"Trunks, my grandmother, my mother and your mother are all after my dad. Who do you think is going to win? And look Vegeta is coming too," Pan pointed at Vegeta who was walking over to get a better view of Gohan pulverizing his son. Trunks looked at his father.

"Nah, he just wants to watch me get beat to a bloody pulp," Trunks grumbled. Pan stifled a giggle. Gohan was now standing about three yards away from Pan and Trunks. Everyone in the room was watching and was silent as the dead. Videl let go of Gohan and straightened her clothes before walking around in front of him.

"Gohan! You touch a hair on that boy's head and you'll be sleeping in the dog house!" she yelled. Chi Chi and Bulma were now arriving on the scene.

"Gohan Son! You better listen to her! If you hurt him you are in big trouble, young man!" Chi Chi scolded Gohan.

"He's not going to bond with my little girl! He's a player! I don't want him anywhere near her!" Gohan yelled back. About this time Trunks stepped out from behind Pan.

"Now wait a minute, Gohan!" Trunks butted in. Gohan turned to glare at him causing Trunks to back up a few steps.

"Gohan! I'm warning you!" Chi Chi yelled at him again.

"He's not going to see my daughter, Mom! No way! Out of the question!" Gohan yelled back. Fire danced in his eyes and his mother grew even angrier.

"You asked for it, Gohan Son!" Chi Chi pulled out her frying pan (A/N: -Bows- Hail Chi Chi and her teachings of the way of the Holy Frying Pan!) and was about the hit Gohan over the head with it, when Vegeta's shout caused everyone to look in his direction.

"Everybody! Hit the deck!" Vegeta yelled, throwing himself in the floor and covering his head with his arms. The frying pan brought back frightful memories. He cowered on the floor, his arms over his head for a long moment. When the frying pan didn't connect with his skull he cautiously raised his head to find everyone in the room was staring at him as though he had just lost his marbles. He coughed, quickly getting up on his feet, dusting himself off. He proceeded to fold his arms over his chest and glared at everyone.

"What are YOU looking at," he grunted before turning and walking hastily out of the room. Everyone stood there wondering if what just happened really took place. Goten pointed at the spot Vegeta was just standing in.

"Did he just...?" Goten didn't finish. Everyone nodded and started laughing, the tension gone for the moment. As quickly as the moment came, it went and everyone was back to glaring at each other. Chi Chi, remembering why she had her frying pan in her hand, brought it down on Gohan's head as hard as she could. Down he went! Chi Chi looked down at him and snorted. He was unconscious at this point.

"Serves him right!" she said and put her frying pan away. She walked off with Bulma. Videl looked at her husband lying in the floor.

"Is he dead?" Marron asked, looking like she wanted to poke Gohan's motionless body with a nice pointy stick. Videl looked at her.

"He will be if he goes for Trunks again," Videl said. Pan turned to look at Trunks.

"See? Look who won. They'll knock some sense into him if it hasn't been already," she laughed. Trunks laughed nervously. Videl dragged Gohan over to a chair with the help of Goten. When he came back he went off somewhere with Bra, Uub and Marron took off as well.

"Looks like it's just me and you, Pan," Trunks smiled. Pan smiled back.

"While everyone is chatting and looking through presents why don't we go somewhere a little more private and catch up on things?" Pan asked. Trunks nodded.

"Sure," he agreed. They headed for the door, Trunks with his arm around Pan. They walked outside and Trunks scooped Pan up in his arms. She put her arms around his neck and looked up at him. He smiled at her, not saying anything and flew up into the air. A little while later he landed by a small pond at the bottom of a cliff with a water fall cascading down the rocks. Trees dotted the area around them, some weeping willows stood around the pound, their arms dipping down gracefully to touch the surface of the water. (A/N: Weeping willows are my absolute favourite tree in the world!) He sat Pan down on her feet and she looked around, eyes wide.

"Trunks, this place is beautiful!" she cried. He smiled.

"Ah, but not as beautiful as the lovely creature that stands before me," Trunks grinned. Pan smiled.

"Never thought I'd hear that out of your mouth. Are you sick?" she asked, putting her hand to his forehead.

"Oh, so I can't compliment the lovely Miss Pan Son? Must you mock me?" Trunks pretended to pout.

"Aw, don't get upset, Trunks. I'm only playing," Pan said, moving to him and putting her arms around his neck. He continued to pout.

"Aw, please smile for me?" she asked. When he wouldn't she gave him the puppy face and he finally caved. He smiled down at her again. She smiled happily.

"Yay! There is the Trunks I want to see," she said. He wrapped her in his arms and looked down at her.

"Beautiful. You've grown so much Pan-Chan. I was shocked when you took off your mask," he laughed.

"That was the point. I was supposed to shock you, Trunks," Pan said.

"That's the point of a surprise?" he asked. She rolled her eyes and took out the ki suppressor she had been wearing.

"I know it looks girlish, but you might want to wear it in case my Dad wakes up. I want to spend some time with you alone before your death," she grinned. He sweat dropped and looked at it.

"It won't fit," he stated. She grinned and pulled on the two ends. The ki suppressor moved, the two pieces sliding apart to adjust to a different size.

"Your mom is a genius you know," she grinned, putting the band around his wrist. He laughed and looked at it. It felt weird, his power level being down so low, but it was worth the odd feeling to be with Pan for a few moments longer.

"So this is what it felt like walking around with this thing on for two weeks," Trunks commented. Pan nodded.

"You get used to it after a while. It does feel good to be free of it again. I almost forgot what it felt like to have my power at normal level," Pan said, still enjoying the feeling of it.

"So, you want to do some catching up while we can? I know it's late, but I really want to talk," Trunks asked.

"Sure," Pan said. Trunks took her hand and led her over closer to the pond and sat down near the edge. He gently pulled her down to sit in between his legs and wrapped his arms around her. They talked for a long time about all the events that went on with them where they were over the passed three and a half years. Pan talked about her new friends and some of the crazy stuff they did. Trunks smiled as she talked, resting his chin on the top of her head. The chill of the night air didn't bother either of them too much. Pan raised her ki a bit, keeping them warm. He closed his eyes and took in a deep breath. Roses with a soft hint of vanilla met his nose once more and he smiled. Eventually Pan fell silent, enjoying the feeling of being in Trunks' arms.

"I never thought this would be happening," she said.

"Oh?" Trunks replied.

"It always seemed impossible. Every time I thought of you I thought 'He'd never like me that way. Just wishful thinking.' and now I'm sitting here under the moon and stars in your arms," Trunks could hear the smile in her voice and feel it. He kissed the top of her head. Pan yawned and leaned back against his broad chest. She closed her eyes and drifted into sleep in his arms as the air grew lighter around them. Trunks smiled softly to himself. She looked so beautiful, even in her sleep. He leaned down and brushed his lips across her forehead. The thought of Gohan getting in the way of them being together and Pan having to leave after New Years to finish college saddened him. He didn't want his Pan-Chan to leave him again. It broke his heart the first time and now she was going to be leaving him again.

~*Flash Back*~

"Trunks!" an eighteen year old Pan squealed, pouncing on him. "I got accepted! I'm going to California for college!!" He caught her and her words stunned him. California? That's across the Pacific Ocean, in another country! His mind cried out to him.

"W-wow, Pan-Chan. That's great," he said softly. She smiled.

"I've been hoping that this day would come! I'm so happy!" she cried. Trunks smiled, but it didn't quite reach his sad sapphire pools.

"Why so far away? You don't like me that much?" he teased her, trying not to let his sadness show.

"Aw, Trunks! You know I like you! I just really liked this college when I checked it out and it has great classes that I want to register for, for my studies," Pan answered, punching him in the arm playfully. Trunks just nodded and forced another smile.

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Airport

"Oh, Pan! We are going to miss you, honey!" Videl cried as Pan hugged her parents.

"Don't worry, Mom, I'll come back to visit and I'll be back after four years. You won't even notice I'm gone," Pan said, kissing her mother's cheek.

"We love you, Pan. Have a safe trip and behave yourself!" Chi Chi said, smiling sadly.

"I will, Grandma Chi Chi. I love you guys too," she said. She hugged Bra, Bulma, Marron and Trunks. She smiled at him and kissed his cheek.

"Don't you forget me, Trunks, or I'll hunt your sorry bum down and knock some memory into your head!" she grinned. He smiled at her and hugged her once more. She turned to say goodbye to everyone and Trunks watched her go. Each step she took was a blow to his already wounded heart. Please come back to me, Pan-Chan. I love you. He thought sadly, his heart breaking when she disappeared into the gate and out of sight.

~*End of Flash Back*~

He held her tight to his chest without crushing her. She did come back and he was happy. I still love you as much as I did the day you walked out of my life and onto that airplane. I still love you as much as I did when you were gone those three and a half long years. He kissed her cheek as he watched the sun begin to rise and the morning light touching Pan's face. He smiled and looked up into the sky.

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Outside Videl & Gohan's House

Gohan awoke to a throbbing headache. He opened his eyes and took in his surroundings. Sure enough he was sleeping in the doghouse.

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A/N: Sorry about that chapter being short! I'm tired and I have to go soon. I hope you enjoyed that and Vegeta's little mishap! ^.^ -Laughs- I know, I know. I pick on him in this story, but I still love him! ^.^ Hee. Please review on your way out and I'll see you next time!

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