Author's Note: So sorry for the long wait. Well here's finally an update. But don't really expect another anytime soon. I've been suffering MAJOR writers block for the past 2 years and I barely managed to write this chapter. Last time Trunks and Pan's desires began to overwhelm them and they started acting on their secret feelings. At long last the 2 are realizing their destinies. Hope you like the chapter. REVIEW!
"talking"
thinking
dream or something happening within a dream or vision
"talking within a dream or vision"
something written/read like a sign or note
something playing out on a video or holographic display
"talking on a video or holographic display"
something written/read like a sign or note
/Saiyan ki telepathy/
song lyrics
Disclaimer: I don't own DBZ.
Chapter 36: Ascension & Destiny
A few hours passed and as the temperature began to drop and storm clouds moving in from the south the mothers decided that it was best to leave. This decision made all of them disperse to the bathrooms to change out of their swim suits and into the clothes they brought for this purpose. The girls put on the clothes they had been wearing over their swim suits while the boys put on the same shirts as before but regular pants instead of the swim trunks. Trunks put on a pair of normal faded blue jeans while Goten put on some dark blue jeans and Uub a pair of black jeans. With everyone changed out of their swimsuits the only thing left to do was to decide what to do next. Since the girls weren't ready to go back home and be left out of everything again as the boys, and Pan, went back to training they chose to go do something else (this verdict instantly sent Lunis heading for home to find his own thing to do since he knew he couldn't go into any attraction/establishment they'd likely go to with them). Of course the thing they proposed was to go to the mall and go shopping before maybe catching a movie. Of course the boys and Pan weren't too keen on that idea but Bra and Marron were able to convince Goten and Uub to come along after a bit of begging and a few puppy dog faces. Pan, however, wasn't swayed and remained adamant on just going home and relaxing despite Bra and Marron's pleading. Once Bra and Marron had given up on trying to convince Pan to come along she instantly took off towards Capsule Corp.; eager to get away from Trunks and the tension that existed between them. When Bra and Marron were unsuccessful in convincing Pan to stay they turned their attentions to Trunks. He was about to cave when he noticed Pan's hasty retreat. Somehow knowing, sensing that she was running away from him Trunks quickly took off after her. Everyone stared after them for a while in bewilderment before turning towards each other and shrugging; Goten and Uub sighing dejectedly afterwards at the fact that they would be forced to endure the experience without Trunks.
As Trunks flew through the air following Pan he made sure to keep his energy low and give Pan some space. He knew she needed some time to think and frankly so did he. He knew that it was going to be a challenge to get things back to normal between the 2 of them but he knew that he had to do something to ensure that happening. He didn't want their friendship to be ruined by this; he couldn't think of anything that scared him more than the thought of not having Pan as a big part of his life.
Pan would normally have picked up on Trunks' ki as soon as he took off but she was too preoccupied with getting away from Trunks and her raging emotions/hormones. She didn't want to risk losing control again and endanger their friendship with another emotional breakdown. About half way to Capsule Corp. she realized that Trunks was following her. She didn't acknowledge his presence or give any indication that she was comfortable with his presence. She simply made sure she kept a fair amount of distance between them and she even increased the distance once she realized he was following her.
The entire trip to Capsule Corp. was traveled in silence. When Pan got there she instantly went to her room to essentially hide from Trunks. When she got to her room she found a note from Lunis indicating he was staying overnight in the forest. He was hanging out with Icarus for the day and night (he had met the dragon a little while ago and befriended him so now he spent a lot of time with him when everyone else was busy) and had left a note for Pan for when she came back and didn't find him. Pan shrugged off this information. She didn't need to worry about Lunis and right now the only thing she was focused on was the fact that she didn't want to be with Trunks right now. Although Pan would have preferred Lunis' company she was content to stay in her room alone until she got her feelings under control or until it was time for training.
Trunks wasn't willing to do that though. He needed to do something to get Pan comfortable around him again. He felt disheartened that Pan was hiding from him and he was determined to end this. It had taken him the whole flight back to come up with a plan to get things back to normal between them but he had been unsure if he could successfully carry out the plan. But now he was more determined than ever to change things back no matter how difficult it turned out to be. Nodding his head in determination he went to his room to change his clothes. He came out of his room wearing a black gi and blue sash belt and wristbands. He went to Pan's room and raised his fist to knock on the door. He paused when his mind flashed back to what happened earlier that day in the same room. Trunks hesitated for a moment before taking a breath and calming his nerves. He then knocked on the door after a moment to collect his thoughts.
"Yes…?" Pan asked cautiously after a moment.
"Hey Panny you know we haven't had a spar in a long time so why don't we have 1 now for fun?" Trunks asked apprehensively.
There was a pause. "Alright give me a few minutes to change. I'll meet you outside."
"Ok." Trunks answered before leaving the building with a small smile.
Pan leaned against the door and let out a breath. She was nervous about this but she also knew that nothing was more natural or normal for the 2 than to have a spar with each other. Taking another breath Pan moved and changed into 1 of her gis. She then went outside to the backyard and found Trunks.
Trunks looked at her and resisted the feelings he got seeing her in her gi and instead smiled brightly at her. Pan gave a small smile back before beginning to stretch a bit. Trunks followed her lead before lowering into a fighting stance. Pan also lowered into a stance and the 2 stared each other down over the distance for a bit. After a moment Trunks and Pan leapt forward. Blows clashed for a few instances before they separated. Since this spar was just for fun and this first part was just the warm up they were holding back almost all of their power. In fact neither of their power levels were past 2,000,000 at this time. After about 30 minutes of warm up they were just about ready to both go Super Saiyan when the clouds opened up and rain began pouring down. Normally they wouldn't have minded the rain and just continued but since they weren't being serious they decided to end the spar.
Not wasting a moment the 2 already soaked Saiyans flew into the nearest balcony window (since they were floating in the air) as quickly as possible. Trunks was the first to get inside with Pan quickly following behind. The 2 stood in silence for a few minutes catching their breaths before simultaneously looking up at each other. They stared at each other for a moment before Pan burst out laughing.
"You look like a drowned rat!" Pan laughed loudly while pointing at Trunks and holding her stomach through the wild fits of laughter.
"Well you don't exactly look like a spring flower yourself!" Trunks answered lightheartedly as he smiled at Pan.
Trunks' smile turned to a laugh as Pan's laughter grew louder and more cheerful. That spar had done wonders for her. She and Trunks hadn't actually sparred since she'd been back and doing so now erased all the tension and awkwardness between them. It was like going back in time to when she was a kid and sparring with Trunks for the fun of it all. It had done the same for Trunks. It was like it used to be between them before Trunks' feelings towards Pan began going all crazy. For those moments the 2 were friends again, were family again and even though the spar was over the effect still lingered.
SCENE CHANGE
Sonic booms went off as Vegeta and Yamako traded blows. They blurred in and out of sight all across the barren battle scared landscape. Sparks of energy erupted whenever Vegeta and Yamako made contact with each other. After a long time the 2 paused and gazed at each other over a distance, panting heavily. They stared unblinkingly at each other, tensely watching for the slightest movement. Both of them were in Super Saiyan 4 form and had been locked in combat since early that morning. They were so focused on their own training that they had all but forgotten about Goku and Gohan. That ended, however, when the giant golden Oozaru Goku was hurled towards Vegeta, abruptly ending the tension between the 2 royals. Becoming altered to the situation at the last possible moment Vegeta barely managed to zip into the air over Goku's head and dodge the large figure. Vegeta and Yamako watched as Goku crashed into a mountain and destroyed it. Both glanced at each other and sighed, as Goku groaned, lying against the rubble while Gohan ran over to help Goku up. Vegeta and Yamako watched for a second before shaking their heads and locking eyes. Yamako began fluctuating her ki towards Vegeta.
/Grandpa Vegeta we need to find a way to make Grandpa Gohan and Grandpa Goku go Super Saiyan 4. There are only a few months before Rizaado arrives and they aren't making progress in those forms. They are just not comfortable enough or familiar enough with those forms to successfully train themselves like that. They aren't getting any closer to Super Saiyan 4 like this. We need to push them to that point./ Yamako communicated to him.
Vegeta mentally shuddered at the way Yamako addressed Goku and Gohan. He still wasn't quite used to hearing his grandchild refer to the Sons as family. Yamako didn't do so very often so it was taking awhile to get used to the fact that he was going to be related to Goku. Quickly shaking off his discomfort Vegeta oscillated his ki towards Yamako.
/How do you suggest we do that Chaos? Baiting these soft-hearted fools won't do a damn thing! They are far too easy going./ Vegeta ranted angrily.
Yamako pondered over this for a moment before glancing over at Goku and Gohan, who were still trying to get Goku to his feet, then to Vegeta who was gazing at her expectantly. Seeing Vegeta stare at her like that (in Super Saiyan 4) Yamako suddenly had the answer.
/Remember how I got you to go Super Saiyan 4? Well we can do the same for them./
/Yes but I've had enough hardships in my life to know the kind of torture Rizaado is capable of and envision it happening to Bulma. Kakarot and Gohan have not had such suffering./
/Yes but the 2 of us have. I made Mom ascend to Feral Super Saiyan 3 by using the Holo-Crystals to show her what Rizaado would do to everyone. We could use our memories of all our adversities and make them transform by bombarding them with images of what Rizaado would do to Grandma Videl and Grandma Chichi./
/How exactly would we do that?/
/We could send the images of what we know Rizaado will do to Grandma Videl and Grandma Chichi directly into their brains using this telepathy technique./
Vegeta gave a slight nod after some consideration and began gathering his thoughts. /Let's do this./
Yamako nodded back. /You take Grandpa Goku. I'll take Grandpa Gohan./
Vegeta gave another nod as Yamako began gathering her thoughts as well. She tensed as she allowed the memories of her experience with Rizaado to flow freely into her mind. She then changed all of the thoughts slightly so Gohan wouldn't know exactly what she had been through. She didn't want anyone to know the specifics of what she'd experienced. Everyone having their suspicions and ideas about what she'd been through was alright as long as they didn't know the truth for sure. Once that was done she implanted Videl into the memories before sending them to Gohan telepathically. Vegeta did the same with his own memories and sent them to Goku once he had implanted Chichi into the memories.
Since Goku and Gohan hadn't learned how to truly utilize this telepathy technique they had no way of blocking their minds from the onslaught of images Vegeta and Yamako were pouring into their brains. Goku and Gohan froze as the images flashed before their minds' eyes and they both grabbed their heads in emotional agony as they growled and groaned. The images were so horrible. They were so traumatizing and they wouldn't stop. They shuddered and snarled as the visions swarmed in their heads. They both felt pain grip their bodies as they saw their mates being tortured by Rizaado's dark figure in their minds' eyes. It was too much for them. They couldn't stand the thought of anything happening to their mates let alone actually seeing the images of what could possibly happen to them. The pain was too intense. They had never experienced anywhere near enough suffering to help them deal with this sort of thing. They weren't emotionally prepared or able to emotionally distance themselves from the images. They cried out in agony, reeling back and letting their kis soar unrestrained.
Vegeta and Yamako's eyes shone with victory as they watched the scene play out before them. They smirked as they felt Goku and Gohan's kis break through the threshold of the barrier blocking their Super Saiyan 4 transformation and saw that their bodies were starting to glow and shrink. Yamako and Vegeta shielded their eyes as the blinding flash that marked the end of Goku and Gohan's transformation ensued; their kis rising to astonishingly high levels and radiating across the entire globe. However, in the midst of these phenomenal kis Yamako could sense 2 other kis surge and spike up. Although the drastic rise of Goku and Gohan's kis overshadowed all of the other kis on the planet Yamako was still able to distinguish these 2 particular kis and the rise in them. Yamako's senses were so finely tuned that she could differentiate them from the mass of other kis on the planet and sift through the overwhelming power coming off of Goku and Gohan. She also had a personal connection to both kis and would always be able to pick them out. Sensing those kis rise she studied them a little more closely and picked up on the emotions surging through them. She smirked in satisfaction at the knowledge of what was happening. Fate had finally brought her parents together. Yamako let a small grin spread across her face as the blinding light radiating from the newly transformed Super Saiyan 4s and she turned towards Vegeta to see if he had sensed her parents union as well. Vegeta turned towards her with a smirk on his face and she knew that he had sensed the increase in the kis just like she had and that he knew that destiny had been fulfilled.
/Did you feel that?/ Vegeta asked, already knowing that answer.
/Of course. It was my parents, realizing their destinies./
/Yes but it appears as though no 1 else has been alerted to their union./
/Probably because Grandpa Gohan and Grandpa Goku's kis masked it. We sensed them because our senses are heightened and hyper aware because we're warriors and we're in the middle of training. No 1 else knows about them. Good thing too. I'm not sure everyone is ready to accept Mom and Dad yet./
/Well that's too bad because they are together and soon everyone will know./
/Maybe…but just keep this information to yourself for now ok? I think we should wait to let Mom and Dad reveal their destinies when they choose to./
/I won't say anything. But I don't think the brats will be able to keep their relationship a secret for long. Saiyan mates can't go without joining for very long and with their power they are sure to set off that kind of ki every time and next time they won't have Kakarot and Gohan to mask their kis./
/True…/ Yamako paused to ponder a minute. /Maybe I can help with that…/ Yamako communicated with a small grin before glancing over at Goku and Gohan, who were starting to gain control of their forms, for a second before looking back at Vegeta. /Cover me for a few minutes will ya? I've gotta take care of something./ Yamako didn't wait for a response she quickly turned and shot off for Capsule Corp.
Vegeta watched her go with a raised eyebrow before turning back to Goku and Gohan. Noticing that they had gotten control of themselves but were obviously still in an instinctual haze, caused by their recent ascension, he decided to take action before they started attacking him or noted Yamako's absence. Springing forward Vegeta knocked both of them back before following up with a series of combos. With Vegeta's battle experience and his Super Saiyan 4 familiarity combined with the fact that both Gohan and Goku weren't in their right state of minds and had no experience with their Super Saiyan 4 forms made Vegeta capable of handling them both.
SCENE CHANGE
Slowly the laughter quieted and then stopped as Trunks and Pan ran out of breath. As the laughter died so did the calming effect of the spar that surrounded them and they were once again left feeling awkward around each other. Noticing for the first time that they were in Trunks' room Pan nervously cleared her throat as she stared at the ground and blushed timidly.
"Well I should probably get out of your room and go back to mine so we can both change out of these wet clothes before we catch a cold." Pan said anxiously.
That was a bunch of crap and she knew it. Saiyans were immune to almost every disease found on Earth. It was more than obvious that she just wanted to get away from him again. Trunks knew that was the real reason she wanted to leave and for a few moments he wasn't sure if he wanted the same thing or not. He didn't know what he wanted so he simply stayed silent and stared at the ground. His brain mulling over everything and struggling to decide on what to do and what he truly wanted. After waiting a few moments for a response Pan let out a disheartened sigh and headed for the door. As she started to pass Trunks his hand shot out and latched firmly onto her elbow.
Pan's sigh had caused something to snap inside of him and it refused to let her go. It made Trunks feel like if he didn't stop her from leaving now he'd lose her forever. He couldn't, wouldn't let that happen; so he finally let go of everything else and allowed his heart and body to take over. Emotions now unrestrained he turned Pan around to face him and pulled her into his chest. Not wasting a moment Trunks wrapped his arms around her in a tight embrace and held her firmly against him. Pan let out a gasp and opened her mouth to speak but she never got the chance. Taking the opportunity Trunks crushed his lips to hers in a searing kiss. His body and soul came alive with the contact and drowned out everything else. He had only ever felt this passionate once before, the last time he had kissed Pan. The passion was so strong it spread to Pan and soon she was responding to the kiss just as fervently. Pan had never felt so much emotion surging into her body; so much that she couldn't suppress her own feelings any longer. She had to get closer to Trunks; she had to have more.
Pan managed to move her arms from between their bodies to his head where she grasped his face as they continued kissing heatedly. Trunks followed her example by ceasing his crushing hug and moving his hands so 1 was splayed on the small of her back while the other splayed across her shoulder blades. He couldn't get enough of Pan. She was completely intoxicating and he wanted more of her. The mere fact that she was responding to him only heightened his desire and excitement. He deepened the kiss, melding their tongues together, pouring every sentiment he felt in his heart and soul into it. Pan was completely overcome and mesmerized by the emotions and sensations radiating off of Trunks through that kiss. All of the passion, desire, and, although she didn't dare admit or even dream of the possibility of it, love he had for her being expressed through that kiss. When the demand for oxygen finally won out over the mutual desire for their lips to never part they pulled their faces away from each other and panted heavily. They stared into each other's eyes, chests heaving with every breath and arms still holding each other firmly. Unlike earlier that day though, the separation didn't destroy the moment or quell the burning desire they had for each other. As soon as both had regained their breaths they joined again. Lips and tongues merging together once again as their hands gripped and clawed at each other's clothes and bodies. They couldn't get enough of each other. They had to get closer but they couldn't; not with their clothes in the way that is.
Not being able to take the separation any longer Trunks made quick work of removing Pan's soaking wet shirt. Pan followed suit by practically tearing Trunks' shirt from his perfectly sculpted chest. Feeling Pan's delicate hands run down his bare chest Trunks' excitement soared to a new high. Not wasting another second Trunks steered Pan to his bed where he pushed her down onto the mattress with himself leaning over her. He began kissing and sucking her neck, pausing when he came to her collarbone. Pan moaned softly at the sensation and gripped Trunks' shoulders more firmly, practically digging her nails into his back. Trunks let out a low lion like purr and began sucking and nibbling more furiously at her collarbone. She tasted so good and he had this strange instinctual urge to bite her shoulder where he was currently nibbling and taste her life blood. Taking Pan's pants and gasps as a sign to move on Trunks left her collarbone and moved down the swell of her breast. When he reached her bra he decided that it was time to remove it so he could continue his advancement. Leaning back slightly so he was straddling Pan he grabbed Pan's athletic bra in both hands and ripped it off her. Pan gave a small surprised gasp and looked at Trunks in shock. She'd never seen him so frenzied and crazed like this before. She didn't know what to make of his behavior and for a second the spell was broken and she froze not sure what to do. Seeing her shock Trunks bent down and tenderly kissed her passionately. Pan's eyes closed in contentment and she deepened the kiss as she wrapped her arms around him once again.
Feeling her relax Trunks slowly pulled away from her lips to once again trail down her neck and shoulders to her now bare chest. Without the bra to block his exploration he went a step further. Descending to her left breast he took the rosy bud into his mouth as his hand squeezed and caressed the other. Pan let out a throaty moan as she felt Trunks' lips come down upon her chest. She continued to moan and pant as Trunks suckled and massaged her breast. Her vision went fuzzy from the sensations swirling through her body and she felt her blood singing and surging to life within her. She moaned and withered beneath Trunks due to his ministrations. She gripped Trunks' shoulder tighter when he alternated sides, taking her right breast into his mouth and caressing the left, and her moans and pants grew louder and louder. Trunks' mind fogged over as Pan's moans reached his ears. He felt so powerful and excited about Pan's responses to his actions that he couldn't resist the primal desire burning within him any longer. Leaving her chest he kissed his way down to the hem of her pants. There he paused to hurriedly remove both her pants and panties.
Pan looked down at Trunks with glazed passion filled eyes. Trunks softly smiled at her and leaned forward, kissing her passionately as Pan assisted him in removing his pants. Trunks kicked his pants off the bed as he suckled and kissed his way down her body. Pan stared hazily at the ceiling while her hands ran through Trunks' hair as he moved down her body. Her breath hitched and a deep gasping moan reverberated from her throat as Trunks found her center. Pan's back arched and she closed her eyes as Trunks' tongue dipped inside of her. Trunks' hands gently clamped onto her hips and softly pushed them back onto the bed and then towards himself. Pan gasped and moaned as she quivered due to Trunks' ministrations. Trunks licked and suckled; all the while enjoying Pan's orgasmic cries of pleasure. He continued, his pace growing more and more rapid until Pan gave a final loud and ecstatic long moan as she went over the edge. Trunks licked his lips as he moved up until he was leaning over her face. Trunks gazed lovingly at her face as Pan struggled to regain her breath. Trunks smiled at the sight before him. It was the most beautiful and rewarding thing he'd ever seen. He loved that he was capable of giving Pan such joy.
Once Pan recovered her vision began to clear and she tilted her head to look directly at Trunks' smiling face. Panting heavily Pan smiled at Trunks as she reached up and brushed her hand across his left cheek. Trunks' smile widened and he leaned down to kiss her. The kiss intensified until both were clinging desperately to each other; lost in their ecstasy. In the midst of their passion Trunks reached down and removed his boxers. Trunks slowly pulled away from Pan as he positioned himself at Pan's sweet entrance. Not able to resist the temptation any longer Trunks surged forward and entered her warm soft passage. He let out a deep moan as he embedded himself within her warmth but it was drowned out by Pan's shrill cry of pain as he broke through her virgin barrier. Trunks froze and looked down at Pan with concerned eyes as her shriek broke through his haze. After a moment the pain subsided and she turned to look at Trunks with tear filled eyes. Letting out a soft whimper she nodded her head and gripped the sheets tightly. Trunks' face softened and he nodded in return as he leaned down to gently place a kiss on her forehead before slowly pulling back only to thrust forward a second later. Pan let out a grunt as she gripped the sheets tighter and arched her back, lifting her hips to allow Trunks better access.
Trunks continued at a slow steady pace until Pan began responding and encouraging him to do more. Smiling Trunks' movements became faster, stronger, and deeper than before. Pan's grunts changed into long deep moans and Trunks' own guttural moans joined hers. As they both got closer to going over the edge their moans grew louder until they were echoing off the bedroom walls. As they approached the edge their kis began rising and soon their bodies were crackling with energy. Giving 1 final hard thrust Trunks sent Pan over the edge again; following her a second later. The room shook and was illuminated by a bright golden light as both of their kis soared and they ascended to Super Saiyan. While slowly returning from the bliss of their release Trunks was overwhelmed with a familiar instinctual urge; the urge to taste Pan's life giving essence. It was too powerful to overcome this time so he arched his neck and gave a canine like roar as he bared his teeth. He instantly lunged down and latched onto the juncture between her neck and right shoulder. Pan gasped before baring her own teeth and clamping down onto the same spot on his neck. The sensation caused them both to climax again and send them into Super Saiyan 2. Once they had spiraled down from heaven they collapsed next to each other, breathing ragged and satisfied expressions on their faces. After a moment Trunks regained his breath and he turned to look at the beautiful creature at his side. She was already fading into the deep recesses of sleep and the rising and falling of her chest was steadily slowing. Smiling lovingly at the sight Trunks reached over and closed the blinds on the window to keep the afternoon light out. He took a few seconds to reach down and pull the covers over their bodies before turning on his side to face Pan and wrap his left arm around her waist. Trunks leaned over and gently placed a kiss on her lips; grinning when the action caused a small smile to spread across her face.
"Sleep well Love." Trunks murmured tenderly before leaning in and softly kissing her cheek.
Pan let out a quiet moan in her half asleep state. "Trunks…" she mumbled almost incoherently as she shifted in her sleep slightly towards him.
Trunks felt his heart melt and he carefully tucked her hair behind her ear as he looked at the already healing mark on her neck. His heart swelled at the sight of the mark and the knowledge of what the mark meant. Smiling at the thought of them always being together he carefully ran his fingers over the mark lovingly. Pan shivered in her sleep and let out a sigh of delight. Trunks grinned as he sensed her emotions through their new bond before he settled down into his pillow for sleep. With a bright smile he closed his eyes and heaved a sigh as he nestled his nose into Pan's hair in order to breathe in her luscious scent. After a few moments Trunks' breathing calmed and the rising and falling of his chest slowed as he drifted off into slumber.
Author's Note: FINALLY! The long awaited moment has arrived and Trunks and Pan are together! Again sorry for this wait and the inevitable 1 coming but I will do my best to work on this more than I have been. Hope you all enjoyed the lemon and please remember to review!