Pops the hand streamers and breaks out the champagne I have finally posted up the next chapter without any problems! does a little dance

Anyways, this was supposed to be a very long chapter but due to some problems, I will be putting it into 3 parts instead of one. That is just in case the problem I had before don't start up again ( for those who read the previous note, you know what I mean).

Also this chapter is dedicated to you trunksfan . Remember, each up coming chapter will be dedicated to some of my reviewers so keep a look out. :)

And now without further adu...on with the story!

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Chapter 10:

Stopping in front of their hotel room, Trunks took out his key that was given to each of them to open the door. Upon walking in, Pan and Trunks expected to see their friends settling in but no one was to be seen. Taking a quick glance around the huge room before going any further, both had split up to check each bedroom to see if anybody was in them. Meeting back in the living area, Trunks and Pan took a seat on the couch.

"Found anybody?" Trunks asked

"Nope…you?"

"Nothing"

"Well where could they be? Bra said for me to get ready as soon as I got back" Pan asked looking at Trunks a little worried.

"They are probably out looking around the place. They'll be back soon"

"I guess so. I think I'll go take a look at my luxurious room" Pan got up from her seat leaving Trunks by himself to think for a bit.

"Something is up. I know for a fact that Bra wouldn't go anywhere without Pan…she must be planning something, but what could it be? What would you have planned for us dear sister? Heh…who knows, maybe I'm just thinking to hard".

Thinking over the possibilities of what Bra was scheming up, he too got up to go to his room.

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As she was getting closer to her door down the hall, she noticed how well decorated the place looked. It was fit for a king, well in this case, a company CEO.

"Trunks must have paid a fortune on this room to have it like this" She said to herself in a hushed tone.

Walking up to the only available room left besides Trunks's, she slowly opened the door to see that the room was cream colored, with white carpeting, the bed with white satin sheets that had a huge comforter. Stepping further into the room, Pan looked to her left to see she had a balcony that overlooks the beach and ocean.

Moving closer to the bed, she saw that her stuff were already placed in the room for her and a note left on the bed.

"Wonder who this is from?" said Pan

Opening the piece of paper, she noticed that it was from Bra.

"Pan,

Hey sorry that we all left you guys. Goten was extremely hungry as usual, Marron wanted to see the shops and stuff, and well…….I started to get bored because you guys took too long so I left with them. Again, sorry but I'm sure that the two of you can think of something to do for the time being or catch up on old times. We won't be gone long, only for a few hours or less so don't worry.

Your bestest-best friend,

Bra

"Oh joy, thanks a lot bra. I guess I'll start unpacking then" Pan then dropped the paper back on the bed and started to empty out her luggage and hang-up her clothes.

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Trunks was just getting into his room after checking out the rest of the place when he saw a note left on his bed. Picking it up it read that it was from Bra.

"I guess I thought right" He said with a slight chuckle.

Opening it up, it read:

"Okay Trunks listen up, I and the rest of us have left after some convincing for Uub and Goten so that you and Pan could be alone for awhile. There was a note left for her also but said something completely different. I have set a reservation for the two of you at Mainstay restaurant at 8pm, try and get her to go. This is a little push to help you out so you can't say I never did anything for you. Good Luck!

Bra"

" I knew she was up to something, but thanks nonetheless. I owe her one." Placing the note in his jacket pocket, he walked out of his room to head down the hall to Pan's. He stopped in front of her door and gave a few knocks.

"Come in" said Pan

Poking his head in first to see if she was decent, he saw that she was just lying on the bed just reading a book.

"Wow Pan! That's a great way to kick off the vacation!" Trunks stated all excited then looked at the blue covered book in her hand. " With a good book! Man...If I had known, I could have saved some money and we all could have stayed in Japan to read a book and relax". Pan just laid there and stared at him.

"Your not funny Trunks…" She said then went back to reading. As she was about to turn the page, Trunks snatched the book right out of her hands.

"Hey I was reading that!" Pan got up to try and snatch back the book, but to no avail since Trunks was a couple feet taller then her, and holding it up in the air so she couldn't reach it.

"I know, that's why I took it so we can go do something that is actually engaging."

Giving up on trying to get her book back, she took a seat on her bed having crossed her arms and legs to show that she was not a happy camper at the moment. The look she was currently giving him also said that 'If I don't get the book back, you will pay later'. Trunks just ignored it and started to say what he came in here to talk to her about.

"Anyway, are you hungry?"

"Is that what you came in here to ask me?"

"Why are you answering with another question?"

"Because I can, and yes I am a little hungry. Do you have a place in mind to go to?" Pan asked a little relaxed, forgetting about the book momentarily.

" Yea there's this place named Mainstay, and I have heard that they serve pretty good food. Wanna try them out?"

"Sure, why not."

"Good. Be ready in 30. We'll go have dinner at 8 tonight" said Trunks

"Why are we leaving in 30 minutes when it's only 7, and dinner is at 8?" Pan asked looking slightly confused at him.

"Because I wanna see what's around here before we eat. To see if they actually have the so-called sites and attractions like they said in the brochure."

"Hmm…makes sense. Now get out of my room so I can get ready" said Pan as she got off the bed and was pushing him out the door. In the process of kicking him out, she grabbed the book from him and slammed the door in his face. Leaving him not quite shocked but just shaking his head at the thought of what just happened.

"Same ol' Pan; she'll never change….but I like it that way hehe"

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"Bra can we please go back to the hotel now…" asked a very tired and very hungry Goten, Uub in tow. Having to carry all of the girls' stuff that they had while visiting the huge 5-story mall in the neighboring area, not to mention haven't eaten since their arrival, they couldn't go on any longer.

"After these few stores here, then we can leave." Stated Bra pointing at the boutiques as she and Marron were casually walking with their designer purses and a few handbags that contained jewelry they thought would be crushed and or ruined if it were with their other belongings.

Goten having turned to get a better look at the places she was pointing at, had almost dropped her things when he found out just how many stores they really had left.

"Bra I thought you said we just had a few stores left, not 20!" Goten said while still trying to get his grip back on the shopping bags as before.

"It is a few in my book, you just haven't been shopping with me for awhile."

"Obviously, this is the reason I don't tag along."

"Same here." Input Uub as he was about ready to drop the bags.

"Fine fine, we'll cut it down and hurry it up then….babies" Bra mumbled the last so low that it wasn't even audible.

Marron taking a look at her watch, was surprised to see what time it currently was. Scooting closer to Bra, she got her attention then pulled her over to the side away from the guys.

"Hey Bra, I think it's time we head back. It's already 7:45, Trunks and Pan should have left already."

"Aww but I wanna go see the other stores though" said Bra a little childish

Marron had just stood there tapping her right foot and looking Bra straight in the eye. Sure Marron wanted to go shopping the rest of the night too, but after the flight, her, and she was sure the boys also, had slight jet-lag. She needed rest right now. There was always tomorrow to go back out.

"Bra…the only reason we came out here in the first place was so that Trunks and Pan would be by themselves for awhile before they head off to dinner." stated Marron

"Yea your right. Let's head back then."

"Couldn't have said it better myself" Turning around, both Bra and Marron jumped backed a little when they saw how close they were.

"Privacy Much?!" yelled Bra a foot away.

"You forgot Goten has sayian hearing? Eh Bra?" asked Uub who tried not to laugh but was miserably falling at it. "No need to get jumpy, we just came behind you guys when you turned around haha" He couldn't hold it in anymore and laughed. Goten doing the same.

Looking at the two with slited eyes, Bra briskly turned in the direction of the hotel and started walking; Marron following suit.

"We were just kidding, no need to take it seriously!" Goten yelled to them but they just kept on walking. "Well their pissed...shall we start heading back?"

"Yup" securing the bags that they were still holding, both turned and started walking in the same direction as the girls who were now further up ahead.

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Seeing the sites was a pretty good idea that Trunks came up with because she never knew anything else was on this island aside from what she knew about it from books, brochures, school. Being near the real thing was sort of life changing for her. Pan had always wanted to tour the world when she had the chance, the U.S. was scratched off her list and now the Caribbean. Although she still had a long list to go, it was going to be worth the wait.

After first going down to a secluded beach reserved for business tycoons, the shops and personal vendors that were ran by the natives themselves, it was time for them to head off to the restaurant back in town.

Upon arriving and entering the lavish restaurant, Pan couldn't help but notice that it was beautifully decorated to the finest tastes that they could afford. If Pan ever wanted to eat here on her own, she could never afford it. Luckily she had Trunks with her, otherwise the owners of this fine establishment would have shooed her away after their first glance of "common" Pan. Not that she was using Trunks of course.

Trunks had led the way further into the restaurant taking them to the podium for check-in. A tall and fairly dressed brown haired man looked-up from what he was doing when they came close to him. Looking to Trunks then Pan and back to Trunks, he sighed to himself thinking of them as just regular people, no one important and visiting foreigners noless.

"Great now I'm going to have to deal with these people when they don't even know a word I am saying to them" he said aloud thinking nothing of it.

Trunks was taken aback by his little comment while Pan was slightly ticked-off. She has been in situations like these before since her stay in America. Pan was sure Trunks was not used to this kind of treatment and went to calm him down before she said anything.

"Sir, I understand what your saying perfectly and it was very rude of you to stereotype us as non speaking foreigners." Pan looked at him with eyes that said ' if you say one more rude thing, you will face the unknown consequences'. The gentleman himself was taken aback with wide-eyes.

"Well..." he coughed into his hand as he turned away from them. "My sincerest apologies to you, my mistake...although your still no celebrities, but mere commoners" he tried to say the last part to himself but failed since he was in the presence of saiyans with enhanced hearing. Trunks was not one to boast about who he really is, but this man needed to be put in his place. The great Trunks Brief was going to do this the professional way, and not render him unconscious as his father would have done by now. He moved Pan behind him a little bit so he could speak to this man a little closer face to face.

"So..." Trunks looked down on his shirt to read the name tag. " Francis, we are mere commoners you say? Well what is wrong with us 'commoners' when it is that we bring business to your restaurant." Trunks asked the man as he stressed the word commoners.

"Nothing, it is just that this fine restaurant was made for the higher ups that, how can I say this, afford our cuisine here. I am sure you two can at least afford at least one appetizer off the menu hmm?" he said as he was paying more attention to clearing off his work area then give his attention to the man before him. An eyebrow was raised on Trunks face, and fought the urge to knock out this 'Francis' person. Thinking this was taking too long and he was very hungry, Trunks asked for the manager in the end getting a response from Francis. " I really don't see what that would do, but if you insist." and went to fetch his boss.

Watching him leave, Pan was the first to speak after being quiet all this time. " Once, just once I would like to wrap my hands around his neck".

"Easy Pan, there is no need for that. I already got that man fired as it is." Pan turned to look at him with a perplexed looked.

"What do you mean?, all you did was talk to him then asked to speak to his boss."

"Exactly. I personally know the person who runs this restaurant. I was not aware of it until I happened to look down at the business card on his desk that read 'Proudly Owned by Capsule Corp.' at the bottom. That's when I remembered because they are usually our caterers whenever I have business trips here with other business moguls."

Pan just responded with an 'oh' sound, then a smirk appeared as she heard people coming towards them, just catching the end of what Francis told the man " and that is why you should turn them away so we could have more room for well paying costumers."

As this man came up to Trunks, he had a surprised expression on as he say his business partner. He then looked to that side and saw a young lady close to Trunks' age next to him. He turned his attention quickly back to Trunks and spoke.

"Well if it isn't Mr. Brief, it has been some time since you were last down here" the well rounded man said as he extended his right hand to shake Trunks's.

"Indeed it has been awhile Mr. Stephenson. I am just busy with so much work as of late so I'm down here to just relax along with some friends of mine."

The server Francis was just standing there with his mouth open taking in all this information. Who was this...this man that he was on friendly terms with his boss. Before he let the owner speak once, he cut him off before a word was said.

"Sir who is this person?" he asked pointing to Trunks as if he was an object of unimportance. Having acting like that in front of guests, was not acceptable so the owner reprimanded him for his actions and from his earlier comments.

"This person here, Francis, is the actual owner of this restaurant as well as others in the area. Trunks Brief is the CEO of Capsule Corp who runs everything, and if it was not for him you wouldn't have a job right now. So I suggest you show some respect to your superior." he said not all too pleased.

"Yes sir..." was all he could say. It had never crossed his mind that the person he was being rude to was actually THE Trunks Brief. He felt like an idiot.

"And as a matter of fact, your fired. I always wondered why nobody really eats here anymore, and now I know the reason. You should be ashamed of yourself. Gather your belonging and see yourself out the door."

Having his head slightly lowered he stated another 'yes sir', avoiding the gaze from his boss as well as Trunks and Pan.

"My dearest apologies Mr. Brief, right this way shall we?" Stephenson stepped to the side to escort them in. Passing by Francis, Pan had her head up high and snapped her fingers in front of him all the while a smirk played on her lips.

Being seated at a table facing the window, one could see the ocean as the sun was in its last stage of completely setting.

"I will have a waiter here shortly to take your orders. In the mean time, can I interest you in a bottle of our finest aged wine as an apology from my worker's earlier actions?" Stephenson said as he handed them the menus.

Trunks looked over to Pan first to see if she drinks. A slight nod was given to let him know that she did.

"That would be great. Thank you." said Trunks

"Coming up". The man then walked away giving the couple a chance to talk a bit while ordering.

Trunks opened up the menu to take a quick look then looked up to ask Pan a question, but stopped when he saw her looking out the window in a peaceful gaze. He didn't really take notice of what she was wearing during their outing, but took note now. Nothing really over the top, just a elegant semi-formal blue spaghetti strap dress that hugged her body. Her hair up in a pony tail with slightly curled bangs in the front. Little make-up adorned her face, but just a little to bring our her natural look. Yes, his little Panny was Panny no more. Now a woman named Pan that he thought would complete him and make is life happier. But in order to do that, he needed to overcome his issues of her rejecting him and finally stand up to it. Trunks was brought out of his thoughts when a waiter arrived with their bottle of wine. Popping it open, the man poured them a glass each, setting it in front of them afterwards.

"Would you like to order now?"

"Uh...actually can we have a few more minutes please?" Trunks asked

"Certainly" the waiter then proceeded to walk away.

"Wow, there are so many good things on here. I don't know what to choose. Have you decided on what you want yet?" Pan looked up from reading the menu to look at him staring back at her.

"Is there something wrong Trunks?"

"Umm ah no, why do you ask?" he thought of what to say fast to hide his embarrassment.

"Because you were staring at me. Are you sure you're okay?" Pan asked again.

"I'm just fine he-he." said Trunks as he put his hand behind his head, a classic son family expression he happened to pick up from Goten. Soon after he hid himself behind the menu avoiding her gaze.

"...oooookay, if you say so" Pan said more to herself as she went back to reading the menu.

Unknown to them, Miranda walked and quickly spotted them off in the distance. A devilish smile played on her lips as she thought of something to quickly ruin their peaceful dinner. Checking in, she was then escorted to a table on the other side of the building. If she wanted her plan to follow through and break them up, she would have to sit closer to them.

"Excuse me, but would you please seat me near the window if you please?" Miranda asked with a sweet face that would be sickening to a certain demi-saiyan.

With a nod from the server, he lead the way towards the available table, but quickly stopped him when she thought they would passed right in front of them. She did not want them knowing that she was here secretly watching just yet.

"Umm do you mind if we walk around to my table. You know 'all' the way around?" The server just stood and looked at her a little confused by her request, but proceeded to do so regardless. Walking around the other tables in the area, she sat down just behind them; a large bush separating the two. Anything that they discuss, she would hear perfectly.

"Well well my little Pan, you may have Trunks now, but I will have him afterwards because I always get what I want by any means necessary...even if the person, oh how should I say this, happens to some how end up in the hospital for denying me of what I want. He was mine from the beginning and shall stay mine." Miranda thought before she picked up her menu to order.

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Don't know why, but this chapter was sort of slow paced to me. Either way it is now up and I am content.

Now what do you guys think she has up her sleeve? You would just have to wait until the next chapter.

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