A/N: So sorry to keep you guys waiting…I know I took so long but it couldn't be helped. Firstly I want to thank my lovely reviewers - PanUchiha7105, Missdiva145, Rose and Dara. Seriously you guys are the best. I really do feel so bad for keeping you waiting for so long. Hope you can forgive me.

Secondly Dara - I really appreciated your prediction for the next part of the story and when I get the time will definitely make an ending for it. Although the way I have it planned the rest of this story is different. I must say your words are very motivating and I really enjoy reading your reviews. Please continue to show your support and thanks again for taking the time to read all my stories.

That's all for now…let's not keep you waiting any longer…

Love at Last – Chapter 11

She felt the power surging through her body and a look of sheer amazement took on her facial expression, it was unreal and totally unexpected. Looking towards the door where Seiya and Yaten stood, with shock clearly shown on their faces she felt a pang of satisfaction at having taken them by surprise.

*Super Saiyan huh…* she thought to herself as she began to calm down. Her appearance instantly returned to normal, the power leaving her as quick as it had come. So this meant she was officially the first female Super Saiyan in the whole entire universe. It was certainly a huge honour and to think it would happen after getting worked up like that. Even so once the shock had worn off her thoughts from earlier returned to her.

"I would appreciate it if you left me alone" she said in a cold voice, staring at the two who were standing in the doorway. As if waking up from a trance, the two of them blinked repeatedly and moved to leave, closing the door behind them. She sighed closing her eyes and thought about Trunks. He must have finished recovering in the Regeneration Tank by now and surely knew about her kidnapping. They must all be stressing themselves out, worrying about her safety and then there was the question of Seiya's attentions. He obviously had something planned, there was no way he was letting her go so easily and she knew that.

*If only I knew what was going to happen tomorrow…* she thought worriedly to herself…

Trunks perked up from outside the cave. He had definitely sensed something, no power surge or anything like that but it was definitely something. Somehow they were able to mask their life forces from being sensed, so it was even more difficult to be sure of what it had been. If he didn't know better he would say it felt like Pan.

Feeling a hand on his shoulder he turned around quickly to see it was only Goku, who had a serious look on his face.

"Goku…did you sense something a while back?" he asked. Goku frowned and looked towards the cave.

"I think so…not sure exactly what it was but I almost got the feeling it was Pan" he replied quietly.

"Same here...Do you think something's happening in there?" he asked, voice filled with concern.

"I don't know Trunks and as much as I would like to find out, I can't. We have to stick to the plan and can't afford to let them know that we've discovered their hideout. Anyway, the reason I came here was to tell you that we got an unexpected visit from Seiya just now…" he began and quickly informed him about what had happened, also about what Vegeta assumed was the reason they had taken Pan in the first place.

"I'm going to kill him when I see him…" Trunks remarked struggling to control his anger. Goku placed a firm hand on his shoulder.

"What's more important right now is to get Pan back safe and sound. He wants the two of us to go and meet him, there's obviously a plan involved and we can't risk him taking his machine as well as Pan. You need to keep your emotions under control and think rationally" he said. Trunks nodded but the frown on his face was still there.

"Don't worry we'll get her back" Goku added in a more comforting voice. Trunks sighed and released the pent up frustration that was building up inside him.

"So what's the plan then? Have you lot thought up anything yet?" he asked in a calm voice. Goku nodded and quickly filled him in…

The next day, sometime in the morning Pan heard a knock on her door and looked up from her position on the floor, leaning against the bed. She hadn't slept at all the night before, worrying about what would happen today.

"What is it?" she called out tiredly. The door opened and Seiya walked in. The first thing he noticed was the look on her face, clearly seeing signs that she hadn't slept at all. Guilt instantly attacked his conscious but he put it aside and concentrated on what he had to say.

"We're leaving in twenty minutes. It's already half eleven and we need to meet them at exactly mid-day" he told her. She blanked him and turned away, avoiding looking at him. He turned to leave but then stopped, looking back at her.

"You should have slept last night, I wouldn't want you to get ill because of what's happening" he said quietly, voice hinting concern which didn't bother her in the least.

"It's none of your business…go away" she replied simply. The door closed and sounds of his footsteps were heard as he walked away…

Twenty minutes later there was another knock on the door and she opened it, to see both of them standing there.

"We're ready to go" said Yaten and she followed them outside into the hallway. The only exit appeared and he went about opening it as they stood waiting. Seiya hadn't spoken so far, thinking about the plan and wondering about any counterattack Goku and the others could come out with. The only thing worrying him was the risk of them figuring out how the machine worked; if they had…then his plan was in danger of being unsuccessful.

He grabbed hold of Pan's arm in a firm grip, earning a look of pure hate which he chose to ignore.

"Let go of me" she said.

"Sorry can't do that…" he replied easily. The most important thing right now was to make sure Pan didn't try to escape beforehand and ruin everything. They walked outside into the cave and stopped, sensing for anyone nearby and found nothing.

"Let's transport out of here" Seiya said turning to Yaten, who nodded. Instantly they vanished from the cave and appeared in the middle of a field, surrounded by nothing but open area. The spot had been specifically picked so there was no chance of anyone hiding nearby and disturbing their plans. Seiya wasn't taking any chances at all…

Goku perked up when he sensed her life energy and turned to the others who had moved instantly as well.

"Pan…" Gohan whispered.

"Okay guys are you ready…Trunks let's go meet them and the rest of you, remember the plan" he said and they all nodded. Placing a hand on Trunk's shoulder, they teleported out of there and arrived at the place where they could sense Pan. They spotted her straight away and both sighed in relief before noticing the other two standing there right next to her.

"Grandpa…Trunks…" she said suddenly feeling alive at seeing them in front of her. The need to rush into their arms was too strong but feeling the unbreakable grip on her arm forced her to face reality. As much as she wanted to she couldn't, not while she was captive. He grandpa gave her a simple look which she understood right away, feeling the worry disappear instantly and knew she could always rely on him to make everything better.

She turned to look at Trunks who was staring back at her with relief, his eyes filled with concern and love for her. A smile worked its way to her face, seeing that he was okay.

"Kakkarot…I see both of you made it and Trunks…you certainly look well considering the last time I saw you" Seiya called out, a smirk appearing on his face. Trunks flashed him a look filled with hate but otherwise didn't react. However his hands formed tightly into fists at his side, wishing he could launch them at Seiya's face and wipe that smirk off permanently.

Unfortunately he couldn't because right now it was more important to get Pan back before any kind of fighting took place. There was no way he was allowing that bastard to take her anywhere, not while he was alive.

"We came here like you wanted us to Seiya and I have the machine. Let's just get this over with" Goku replied holding the machine up.

"Of course Kakkarot…I wouldn't have it any other way" Seiya replied and started to move closer towards Goku who did the same. Trunks and Yaten remained where they were standing, watching out for any kind of sneak attack.

Goku looked on as he approached with Pan as he held onto her firmly and made sure to keep his keen eyes on alert, for any kind of quick move. Suddenly Seiya stopped and he frowned.

"What's going on? Why did you stop?" he asked, slightly confused.

"So you figured out how the machine works…impressive but then again I'm not really too surprised" he said. Goku frowned, wondering how the hell he had worked that out.

"You see…we know when the machine has been used. After all it does belong to us" he added.

"You're right…we did figure out how to use it but we're going to return it to you in exchange for Pan, just like you wanted. So let's concentrate on that right now. We don't want any trouble, we just want Pan back" Goku replied easily. Seiya swore silently to himself. So they had figured out how to use it, just like he feared. Too bad Goku fell for his story, there was no way of knowing that the machine had been used but they didn't need to know that. This meant that if they had used it on the others, they could very well be close by, in hiding waiting for the right opportunity to attack. He leapt back in the air with Pan and landed beside Yaten.

"Did you honestly think you could fool me with that talk Kakkarot? If you have figured out how the machine works, it means you must have used it. I'm sure you got the others waiting somewhere close by, ready to attack if the need arises, am I right?" he called out. Trunks swore quietly, hearing the words.

*So he's figured out our plan…I wonder what his next move's going to be…* he wondered. They had never even considered for a second that Seiya and Yaten would be able to tell if they had used the machine. It certainly complicated things…

"Like I said earlier Seiya, there's no need to make this into a bigger deal. Let's just make the exchange and go our separate ways" Goku responded. Trunks could tell he was worried…

"We had a deal Kakkarot and you failed to go along with it. I'm afraid you're going to have to suffer the consequences, which means you're not getting your precious granddaughter back because she's coming with me…" Seiya responded, a serious look on his face. Pan looking slightly alarmed and tried desperately to get out of his grip but without any success, he was too strong.

"I don't think so…" answered Trunks stepping forward. Seiya burst out laughing.

"You can't stop me Trunks…seriously why bother when Pan and I have acquainted so well…it would seem we make a good pair, don't you agree Pan?" he replied glancing down at Pan, who was flashing him daggers with her eyes.

"What exactly is that suppose to mean?" Trunks demanded coldly.

"I'm sure Pan can explain exactly what we've been getting up to…" Seiya answered slyly. She stilled instantly finally understanding what Seiya was hinting at.

*He wouldn't…* she thought in disbelief but knew he could, if it meant getting his way. She turned to look at Trunks who was staring right at her with eyes filled with questions.

"Pan…what is he saying?" he asked slowly. She swallowed nervously and felt her eyes shift from his, there was no way she could face him. Goku stood observing, quickly guessing Seiya's game.

"Trunks don't listen to him…" he commented sternly.

"It seems Pan's having some difficulty. Never mind I'll be more than happy to tell you. We…" he began to say but was cut off.

"We kissed a few times…I'm sorry…I don't' know what came over me but it was all a mistake…I love you and only you Trunks. I hope you can forgive me" Pan admitted ashamedly, interrupting Seiya before he could announce it.

"Pan…" she heard Trunks say. There was no need to look at him to know he was hurt and shocked by her words. The way he had voiced her name had said it all…Eventually she found the courage to look at him, only to swallow painfully at what she saw. His eyes were filled with pain, just like she had thought and his face had lost its expression as he stared back at her. Even Goku was taken aback by the confession…

"What's going on here Pan?" he asked with a frown.

"I don't know…" she replied resignedly. There was no way she could vent out her anger on Seiya for bringing this up, the only person she could blame was herself. She allowed this to happen and went along with it even if she didn't understand it at the time. There was something that brought them together and as much as she hated to admit it, she was attracted to him but one thing she was perfectly sure of was that she was in love with Trunks and they were meant to be.

Suddenly she heard her grandpa cry out a warning and looked up quickly. Yaten had appeared behind Trunks and slammed his elbow into his neck, taking him by complete surprise. Trunks had instantly passed out and dropped to the ground as Pan looked on in complete horror.

Goku moved to stop him but wasn't quick enough since Yaten had used his transportation technique to move and no one could sense it. Yaten dodged the blow Goku sent his way and they started to fight, exchanging powerful blows which could be heard a mile off.

"Good job Yaten…" Seiya said unable to hide his pleasure. Pan turned to face him with hate filled eyes.

"I hate you Seiya from the bottom of my heart" she cried out. He looked momentarily hurt before he hid it.

"I'm only doing this for you Pan…" he replied quietly, making her laugh.

"You just don't get it do you. I'm in love with Trunks, not you and nothing you do will change that" she told him frostily. He looked back at her with cold eyes, face cleared of any kind of expression and pulled her closer against him.

"If it's Trunks you desire so much then I will kill him, right here and right now…" he whispered harshly into her ear. Her eyes widened in dismay when she sensed him form a powerful ki blast in his free hand. They teleported into the air, directly above where Trunks lay unconscious on the ground and he released the blast, sending it hurtling down towards him as she looked on in disbelief and complete helplessness…

A/N: That's all for now…Sorry couldn't resist my last attempt at a cliff hanger in this story. That's right…the story is coming to an end. The next chapter will be the last unfortunately. Please review and I will update on the weekend. Until then…Take care ^_^