Mysterious Beauty
Chapter 10: In Sickness and In Health
By Lady Starra
Rating: PG-13
presea94@netscape.net
See foreword for standard disclaimers.
Okay...I know you all probably want to strangle me and beat me into oblivion
for taking so long to get this out. I'm really sorry. My computer crashed and
I couldn't get on the Internet or type out my stories for the longest time.
Also, the fact that real life has been exceptionally cruel the past few weeks
didn't help either. I won't go into details, because I know you're all really
eager to get on with this story, so get on with it! ;)
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This time, they were having the feast in the gardens. It was a gorgeous
sight, with beads of pale yellow lights strung up into the trees, with
magical star lamps acting as centerpieces for the many tables that had been
set up. Lutz had cast a small spell on the garden to bring out the fragance
of the flowers, and two of Dahlia's three moons were full, giving the
atmosphere an enchanting beauty.
Also, the fact that they were in the garden made it a lot easier for Mirai
Trunks to present his gift to his bride-to-be. He couldn't wait to see the
look on her face when she saw it. Looking around him, seeing the people of
his world finally happy and able to move on with their lives after the
Jinzoningen's horrific reign, made him feel happier than he ever thought he
could be.
Not long into the feast, Mirai Pan was ready to make her announcement. "May I
have everyone's attention, please?" she said, standing up. Everyone became
silent and looked at the direction of the queen's table. "We're celebrating
this night in honor of the remaining survivors of Earth. As the queen of
Dahlia-sei, I welcome all of you to your new home. You are now citizens of
this planet, and on behalf of the Royal Council and myself, we hope that you
will have a long and prosperous life here." She lifted her wine glass. "A
toast. To our new brothers and sisters."
Everyone drank and cheered, but the queen wasn't finished yet.
"Also, I have another announcement that I am sure many of you have been
anticipating for quite some time. I have chosen whom I will marry, and who
will become the king of this land."
Everyone began chattering to each other in surprise, wondering who the lucky
man was, although some had a good idea. Since she had returned home, rumors
had been going around that the queen had a lover. Many had thought it to be
the purple-haired man she had been dancing with at the previous gala...but no
one thought it to be THAT serious.
"I fell in love with him almost immediately when I met him. He saved my life
when I was on the verge of death, and has been there for me constantly since
then. He is a wonderful man and I have no doubt in my mind that you will all
come to love him as much as I do. And so, I present to you...Mirai Trunks
Briefs."
Not everyone was surprised when the queen motioned for Mirai Trunks to stand
up. He was indeed the person who had never left the queen's side at the last
feast. Some of them had hoped that she would have chosen a native Dahlian for
a husband, but they knew their queen was wise and a good judge of character,
so they applauded and cheered for their future king enthusiastically.
Mirai Trunks was a bit surprised. He hadn't expected them to accept him so
eagerly. Finally, he felt that invisble boulder of worry lift off his
shoulders, and only smiled at the people as they applauded him.
"Would you like to say anything, my love?" she asked him. He looked over at
Gohan, who gave him a knowing nod, and he smiled at her.
"I'm afraid I'm not very good at speeches. However, I do have something I
want to give you, Your Majesty," he said.
She could only wonder what he was up to. He read her thoughts clearly. "I
know you've said in the past you don't like surprises, but...I couldn't help
myself. Behold, your wedding present."
"Lutz, that's your cue!" Mirai Goten whispered. Nodding, Lutz waved his magic
staff and a beam of light appeared in the middle of the garden. Something
large suddenly appeared, something that looked like...
"A tree?" Mirai Pan said.
"Come take a closer look, Pan-chan," Mirai Trunks said as he took her by the
hand and led her to the middle of the garden, the guests at the feast
looking on in wonder.
Once they were closer to the tree, Mirai Pan gasped. "What the...it can't
be!" Running up to it, she realized she wasn't hallucinating. There in the
bark were the initials of her family members, save for her mother, Goten and
herself. But it was the same tree...she could tell by the branches. The Son
Family Tree, the one that should have been destroyed with the rest of the
Earth...was sitting there in front of her.
"But...how?" she asked her future husband in surprise.
"Remember when we were in my world and I went off by myself? I wanted to see
if the tree existed there. And lo and behold, I found it just where I thought
I would, in all its glory. When I saw it, I had to preserve it for you. It
wasn't easy, but...the look on your face is worth it."
"It...came from your world?" So that's why her and Goten's initials weren't
on it, or her mother's for that matter.
"Now, you'll always have something to remember your family by," he said.
'Not only that, but now I'll always remember the night we confessed our love
to each other, under that tree,' she thought. She was speechless and she
couldn't help the tears that came. He was always so wonderful to her...it
amazed her that she could fall in love with him more every day. Before she
knew it she was in his arms, staining his clothes with her tears.
"Thank you. Thank you so much. It's wonderful. I couldn't have asked for a
better wedding present. Or a better husband." When they kissed, cheers rang
out again, and the celebration resumed. The queen just continued to gaze at
her present, thinking that the middle of the garden was the perfect place for
it.
"What are you thinking, love?" Mirai Trunks asked.
"Don't you know?" she teased.
"Very funny."
"I should get my mother and Uncle Goten to put their initials here, and then
I'll put mine," she said, tracing her fingers over her father's initials.
"I've decided. I want us to get married on this very spot. And after we say
our wedding vows...you're going to carve your initials right next to mine."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," he said as he bowed, and then took her in his
arms. "Dance with me?"
"After a gift like this? How could I refuse?"
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"I couldn't have asked for a better wedding present."
"Hey, I thought you liked my present best."
"Okay, then I couldn't have asked for a better wedding present on the night
before my wedding day," Mirai Pan said as she looked down at Yuki, nursing
her newborn cubs for the first time. "So many wonderful things are happening
at once. I know I'll never forget this time in my life, as long as I live."
"They're so tiny," Mirai Trunks said as he looked at the small cats. "Do you
have names picked out for them yet?"
"Hmm...I'm still thinking. Or maybe I should let Yuki name them..."
"She's probably too exhausted to think about that," Mirai Trunks said as he
patted Yuki on the head.
"Lutz and I can look after Yuki and the cubs tonight. You two should get some
sleep. You have the biggest day of your lives ahead of you tomorrow," Kara
told them.
"Yeah, and no sleeping in the same room tonight guys. From this moment on,
you're not to see each other until Pan-chan walks down the aisle," Mirai Bra
said.
"Ugh," Mirai Trunks groaned, disappointed. "This'll be a long night."
"I know, but try to rest up," Mirai Goten said. "You're gonna become a king
tomorrow."
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"You wished to see me?"
"Yes. Thanks for agreeing to speak with me so late."
"What can I do for you, Goku-san?"
"Lutz...Pan told us that unless we were skilled in magic, we wouldn't be able
to even lift a finger against this Zio guy. Am I right?"
"Yes. Zio was a very powerful sorcerer. It's miraculous that she was able to
defeat him all by herself. I was supposed to go with her to fight him. But
she felt it was something that had to be done on her own."
"Lutz...Zio hasn't invaded in my time yet...but there's a chance that he
could be even stronger than the one in this world was."
"I...don't think I follow you."
"When Mirai Trunks first came to warn us about the Jinzoningen, it somehow
caused a lot of events in the timeline to change. The Jinzoningen in our
world were a lot stronger than in his. There might be the possibility that
the same could be true for Zio as well. What I'm saying is...what if what we
have to fight with right now isn't enough?"
Lutz paused. "I don't know what to tell you about that, Goku-san. We just
have to hope that what we have IS enough."
"Lutz...I can't just sit back knowing there's danger coming! I want to help!
I don't know magic, but there has to be something, anything the rest of us
can do! There HAS to be! I was told that there are people on this planet who
know magic, even though they aren't part of the royal family. Is it true?"
"Yes, but that's mainly the healers and doctors of the planet, as well as the
highest-ranking officers in the army. But they only know some techniques, not
the entire Mystoke art. Even Bra and Goten know a few things."
"Well then! I'm sure there are some things you can teach the rest of us.
Please, Lutz! I won't take no for an answer!"
Lutz sighed. The queen had always spoken very highly of her grandfather, and
now he knew why. However, this was not a decision that could be made right
away. The magic of Mystoke was sacred, and he had to respect the laws of the
planet.
"I shall take your request into consideration, Goku-san. This is not
something I can decide on alone. Once the excitement of the wedding and
coronation dies down, I can give you an answer."
"I understand. Thank you, Lutz."
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"Trunks! Get up! Rise and shine!"
Mirai Trunks vaguely made out his mother's voice as he slowly woke from
sleep. Was it morning already?
"Come on, son! You're getting married today!"
Slowly, Trunks sat up in bed. He was surprised to see that his mother was
accompanied by several servants.
"What the...?"
"They're here to help you get ready. You need to look your absolute best for
the bride, don't you?"
"Thanks, but...I think I can dress myself," he said.
"Oh no, sire. I am afraid this outfit is much more complicated than the other
formals that you've worn. Her Majesty wished for us to help you," one servant
said.
"She did, did she?" he sighed. "Well, I guess I don't have a choice then."
The servants helped him with the elaborate outfit, and he was glad they
helped him after all...it was much more overwhelming than the other ones he'd
worn. He was wearing all white, trimmed with silver designs and a long cape.
It was the most dressed up he had ever been in his life.
"You look great! I love the clothes on this planet," his mother commented.
"Thanks, Kaasan."
"How do you feel, honey? Nervous?" Bulma asked him.
"Yeah...a little. I guess...I never thought I'd see the day when I became a
husband, let alone a king."
"I'm so proud of you, Trunks. Because of you, we were all able to start our
new lives. We can finally move on after all those years of hardship," Bulma
said.
"Thank Pan-chan."
"I will. Well, I think it's showtime. Are you ready?"
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The queen was in her chamber, dressed in a long, white gown, with silver
designs similar to that of the groom's attire. She wore beautiful silver
jewels and a silver tiara, and strings of small crystal beads were woven into
her hair.
"Wow! Pan-chan, you look gorgeous!" Mirai Bra said.
"You really do, Pan-chan! You're beautiful!" Goku agreed.
"Thank you, Ojiisama."
Mirai Goten peered his head in through the door. "Are you ready, Pan-chan?"
She took a deep breath and nodded. "As ready as I'll ever be."
"Your parents are waiting. The guests have all arrived, and the groom is
already in place. Let's get this show on the road!"
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Trunks looked at his other self from his seat, trying not to think about the
current situation. During the last month, he had been doing his best to keep
himself busy by working with his mother and Mirai Bulma at the Techna
facility. But he was always thinking of her...always wishing that he could
be with her. But he had to forget. They were finally getting married today.
He needed to let her be happy.
It wasn't long before his mother found him and sat next to him. "Trunks. I
know you're depressed. But try, try to be happy for Pan's sake. Besides, you
haven't lost her. All you have to do is wait for the other one to grow up."
"Why does everyone keep saying that?" he said.
"Hmm? Everyone?"
"Goten's told me the same thing. So has Tousan. Why does everyone think that
just because Mirai Trunks and Mirai Pan love each other, that I will end up
with Pan-chan? She's too young."
"Don't speak too soon, Trunks. Sometimes things happen that you can't
predict. I mean, do you honestly think that when I was a young girl, that I
would've ended up marrying your father? No way. You never know what can
happen, Trunks. Just remember that."
Trunks sighed. 'No,' he thought. 'I don't want this to happen to me again.
When I get home, I won't do anything but concentrate on being the president
of Capsule Corporation. I don't need to fall in love anymore.'
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Trumpets began to sound in the gardens, announcing the queen's entrance.
Everyone stood up, watching as their beautiful queen walked arm-in-arm with
her father, as she walked towards the groom who stared at her in awe. Never
in his life had anything looked more beautiful to him. And today, she would
be his forever.
Trunks felt that all too familiar ache in his heart again as he watched her
walk down the aisle with Gohan, in that long, shimmering dress with a rosy
hue on her cheeks. Trying to get his mind off how beautiful she was, he
wondered how Gohan was feeling. What was it like, walking his daughter down
the aisle on her wedding day, when in their world she was only eleven years
old? Eleven years old...yes, she was definitely too young for him. When she
turned 18, he would be 32. She was too young. Much too young.
It wasn't long before the high priest began the ceremony, which followed
everything in the traditional fashion of Dahlia-sei. Royal weddings were much
longer and more ceremonial than normal weddings, and it began to get very
tedious for some people.
"Does this thing ever end?" Trunks muttered under his breath to Goten.
"Mirai Pan told me that weddings for royalty on this planet have a lot of
customs that need to be followed. And since this is the first royal wedding
since her great-grandparents were married, they're REALLY making a big deal
out of it," Goten whispered back.
"How festive," Trunks grumbled.
"If you think this is fun, wait until the coronation. This is gonna be the
first crowning of a king in three generations. It'll probably be even worse
especially since he's not a native of the planet."
"Somebody kill me now..."
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"And now, it is within my power as the High Priest of Dahlia-sei, that I
proclaim you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."
'Finally,' Mirai Trunks thought as he lifted the veil from her face, leaned
in, and pressed his lips to hers. 'You're mine now, Pan-chan,' he spoke to
her mind.
'Always. Forever,' she replied as she wrapped her arms around him and
everyone clapped and cheered.
When the kiss ended, the final part of the ceremony took place. At the
queen's insistence, her new husband carved his initials into the Son Family
Tree right then and there. Now, he was part of her family. She cried as she
watched him do this, remembering how he'd given it to her as a gift. When he
was done, she took his hands into hers.
"Come on, Mirai no Trunks. We're going to make a king out of you."
For the coronation, they made the newlyweds change out of their wedding
clothes and into the most formal attire worn in the Royal Court. This time,
everyone gathered in the palace thone room, or at least everyone they could
fit in there. The queen sat on one of the two thrones and watched as her
husband was instructed to stand in the middle of the platform as the High
Priest began.
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When the High Priest finally fit the royal headpiece on the new king's head,
the crowd went wild, mostly the natives of the planet. Many thought they
would never live to see this day. Finally, after years and years, Dahlia-sei
had a king AND a queen. This was a great day for their planet, and the
celebrations would last at least a week, even after the king left for their
honeymoon.
In the last few months, there had been some big events going on at the
palace, but tonight would be the mother of them all. On Dahlia-sei, a wedding
feast and celebration for a newly married couple always began at dusk and
ended at dawn. No one would be getting any rest that night.
When he was instructed to sit at the throne next to his wife, she whispered
over to him.
"The really fun part is next," she said somewhat sarcastically. "I sure hope
you don't have to go to the bathroom anytime soon."
The long and tedious part of the coronation came next, where all of the Royal
Council, all of the members of the palace guard, and ALL of Dahlia-sei's
noble lords and ladies would bow before the new king and swear their
allegiance to him. The fact that he was actually a king finally sunk in when
the first person spoke the oath to him, which was Crys.
The captain of the guard knelt on one knee before him. "I, Crys Hinas, the
Captain of the Royal Guard, do solemnly swear my allegiance to His Majesty,
King Trunks Briefs-Vegeta, and to his heirs and successors according to law."
The new king flinched. 'Wow. That was deep,' he thought. 'I can hardly
believe this. I never thought I'd have people treating me like this...'
Person after person came up, stating their name and making the same vow.
Mirai Trunks suddenly felt sorry for his wife, who he was sure had to go
through all of this when she was crowned queen, meaning this was her second
time seeing this routine. Although he was flattered by the attention, he was
beginning to get hungry.
'When do we eat?' he asked his wife in her mind.
'I know how you feel. But don't worry. The feasts we've had in the past will
look like a side dish compared to what we're getting later.'
'And we HAVE to keep the party going until dawn?! What about our wedding
night?! I'll be too tired for us to do anything...private.'
'That's what the honeymoon is for, isn't it?'
'Where ARE we going for our honeymoon, anyway?'
'I'll fill you in later, my king. Pay attention to the people who are
swearing their loyalty to you.'
'Yes, Your Majesty,' he replied, annoyed.
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After everything in the throne room was finally over, the king and queen went
to the palace's highest balcony that overlooked the Dahlia City marketplace
and waved to a crowd of cheering subjects. Mirai Trunks felt rather nervous,
although he was told to "just smile and wave."
Looking down at all the people cheering for him made him think again how
lucky he was. A year ago, he never would have thought anything like this was
even conceiveable. But when Pan came falling into his arms, literally, his
whole life had changed. This was the happiness he had always yearned for. It
wasn't even being a king, but just being with Pan. That was all he wanted.
Pan wasn't joking when she mentioned the amount of food that would be at the
celebration. There were piles, truckloads, mountains of it. Mirai Trunks
found himself trying everything, he was so hungry. His wife laughed as she
watched him stuff his face.
"Hungry?" she asked with a giggle.
"I haven't eaten since breakfast! And even at breakfast I didn't eat very
much. Laugh all you want but I don't think it's so funny."
"Oh, relax. You know I'm only teasing."
"You never did answer my question. Where are we going for our honeymoon?"
"Oh, yeah. We're going to Azura. Azura is the planet that neighbors us. It's
THE place to go on vacaction. Lots to do, all of their major cities are
crowded with tourists. I've only been there once or twice on political
business, so I've never had much of a chance to scope out the fun."
"Humph. You won't anyway. I don't intend to let you out of bed for a week."
"Pervert," she muttered. "Why do you always have to spoil my fun?"
"The bed IS fun," he smirked.
"I want to do more than that, Trunks! I want to explore the universe! I want
to visit all the theme parks in Azura and shop in the city where it's always
nighttime. We have the rest of our lives for...well, you know."
"Do we really have to stay here until dawn? Maybe we should slip away for a
few hours and...make tonight a little more memorable?"
"Oyyyyy...your hormones weren't this bad when I first met you."
"Well, I wasn't mated to you at the time, darling. Having a mate really
brings out the animalistic side of a Saiyajin, you know?"
"You're impossible, Trunks. Simply impossible."
"Hmm. Maybe. But that's why you love me, right?"
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Sometime that evening, Lutz approached Mirai Pan.
"There is something important I have to discuss with you," he said.
"What is it?"
"Well...your grandfather came to me and asked a favor. He is afraid that
perhaps your powers and the powers of your mother and your younger self won't
be enough to defeat Zio in his time. He wants to learn magic so he can help."
'Ojiisama,' she thought. 'You're so caring. I know you hate not being able to
do anything.'
"I cannot train him fully in the arts. But he can be shown some aspects of
it, like your uncle has learned. To do this, I must have your approval first
before bringing it to the Council."
"You definitely have my approval. My Ojiisama is very strong, having him
fight with us would help a great deal."
"There's only one problem. With your mother and younger self here, I won't be
able to train him until I hand them over to Crys for their weapons training.
Would you be willing to train him until then?"
She paused. "Me? Train Ojiisama?"
"Only for the first six months. Then I'll take over."
"It'll be a little strange...but all right. I've been wanting to spend more
time with Ojiisama anyway. I'll start when we come back from Azura."
Well...that's it for now. I hope it wasn't too boring. I've already started
on the next chapter, so I should have it out much quicker. In Chapter 11:
Videl and Young Pan start their "special" training, Mirai Pan and Mirai
Trunks have fun on their honeymoon, and ANOTHER wedding takes place! See you
then!
Chapter 10: In Sickness and In Health
By Lady Starra
Rating: PG-13
presea94@netscape.net
See foreword for standard disclaimers.
Okay...I know you all probably want to strangle me and beat me into oblivion
for taking so long to get this out. I'm really sorry. My computer crashed and
I couldn't get on the Internet or type out my stories for the longest time.
Also, the fact that real life has been exceptionally cruel the past few weeks
didn't help either. I won't go into details, because I know you're all really
eager to get on with this story, so get on with it! ;)
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This time, they were having the feast in the gardens. It was a gorgeous
sight, with beads of pale yellow lights strung up into the trees, with
magical star lamps acting as centerpieces for the many tables that had been
set up. Lutz had cast a small spell on the garden to bring out the fragance
of the flowers, and two of Dahlia's three moons were full, giving the
atmosphere an enchanting beauty.
Also, the fact that they were in the garden made it a lot easier for Mirai
Trunks to present his gift to his bride-to-be. He couldn't wait to see the
look on her face when she saw it. Looking around him, seeing the people of
his world finally happy and able to move on with their lives after the
Jinzoningen's horrific reign, made him feel happier than he ever thought he
could be.
Not long into the feast, Mirai Pan was ready to make her announcement. "May I
have everyone's attention, please?" she said, standing up. Everyone became
silent and looked at the direction of the queen's table. "We're celebrating
this night in honor of the remaining survivors of Earth. As the queen of
Dahlia-sei, I welcome all of you to your new home. You are now citizens of
this planet, and on behalf of the Royal Council and myself, we hope that you
will have a long and prosperous life here." She lifted her wine glass. "A
toast. To our new brothers and sisters."
Everyone drank and cheered, but the queen wasn't finished yet.
"Also, I have another announcement that I am sure many of you have been
anticipating for quite some time. I have chosen whom I will marry, and who
will become the king of this land."
Everyone began chattering to each other in surprise, wondering who the lucky
man was, although some had a good idea. Since she had returned home, rumors
had been going around that the queen had a lover. Many had thought it to be
the purple-haired man she had been dancing with at the previous gala...but no
one thought it to be THAT serious.
"I fell in love with him almost immediately when I met him. He saved my life
when I was on the verge of death, and has been there for me constantly since
then. He is a wonderful man and I have no doubt in my mind that you will all
come to love him as much as I do. And so, I present to you...Mirai Trunks
Briefs."
Not everyone was surprised when the queen motioned for Mirai Trunks to stand
up. He was indeed the person who had never left the queen's side at the last
feast. Some of them had hoped that she would have chosen a native Dahlian for
a husband, but they knew their queen was wise and a good judge of character,
so they applauded and cheered for their future king enthusiastically.
Mirai Trunks was a bit surprised. He hadn't expected them to accept him so
eagerly. Finally, he felt that invisble boulder of worry lift off his
shoulders, and only smiled at the people as they applauded him.
"Would you like to say anything, my love?" she asked him. He looked over at
Gohan, who gave him a knowing nod, and he smiled at her.
"I'm afraid I'm not very good at speeches. However, I do have something I
want to give you, Your Majesty," he said.
She could only wonder what he was up to. He read her thoughts clearly. "I
know you've said in the past you don't like surprises, but...I couldn't help
myself. Behold, your wedding present."
"Lutz, that's your cue!" Mirai Goten whispered. Nodding, Lutz waved his magic
staff and a beam of light appeared in the middle of the garden. Something
large suddenly appeared, something that looked like...
"A tree?" Mirai Pan said.
"Come take a closer look, Pan-chan," Mirai Trunks said as he took her by the
hand and led her to the middle of the garden, the guests at the feast
looking on in wonder.
Once they were closer to the tree, Mirai Pan gasped. "What the...it can't
be!" Running up to it, she realized she wasn't hallucinating. There in the
bark were the initials of her family members, save for her mother, Goten and
herself. But it was the same tree...she could tell by the branches. The Son
Family Tree, the one that should have been destroyed with the rest of the
Earth...was sitting there in front of her.
"But...how?" she asked her future husband in surprise.
"Remember when we were in my world and I went off by myself? I wanted to see
if the tree existed there. And lo and behold, I found it just where I thought
I would, in all its glory. When I saw it, I had to preserve it for you. It
wasn't easy, but...the look on your face is worth it."
"It...came from your world?" So that's why her and Goten's initials weren't
on it, or her mother's for that matter.
"Now, you'll always have something to remember your family by," he said.
'Not only that, but now I'll always remember the night we confessed our love
to each other, under that tree,' she thought. She was speechless and she
couldn't help the tears that came. He was always so wonderful to her...it
amazed her that she could fall in love with him more every day. Before she
knew it she was in his arms, staining his clothes with her tears.
"Thank you. Thank you so much. It's wonderful. I couldn't have asked for a
better wedding present. Or a better husband." When they kissed, cheers rang
out again, and the celebration resumed. The queen just continued to gaze at
her present, thinking that the middle of the garden was the perfect place for
it.
"What are you thinking, love?" Mirai Trunks asked.
"Don't you know?" she teased.
"Very funny."
"I should get my mother and Uncle Goten to put their initials here, and then
I'll put mine," she said, tracing her fingers over her father's initials.
"I've decided. I want us to get married on this very spot. And after we say
our wedding vows...you're going to carve your initials right next to mine."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," he said as he bowed, and then took her in his
arms. "Dance with me?"
"After a gift like this? How could I refuse?"
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"I couldn't have asked for a better wedding present."
"Hey, I thought you liked my present best."
"Okay, then I couldn't have asked for a better wedding present on the night
before my wedding day," Mirai Pan said as she looked down at Yuki, nursing
her newborn cubs for the first time. "So many wonderful things are happening
at once. I know I'll never forget this time in my life, as long as I live."
"They're so tiny," Mirai Trunks said as he looked at the small cats. "Do you
have names picked out for them yet?"
"Hmm...I'm still thinking. Or maybe I should let Yuki name them..."
"She's probably too exhausted to think about that," Mirai Trunks said as he
patted Yuki on the head.
"Lutz and I can look after Yuki and the cubs tonight. You two should get some
sleep. You have the biggest day of your lives ahead of you tomorrow," Kara
told them.
"Yeah, and no sleeping in the same room tonight guys. From this moment on,
you're not to see each other until Pan-chan walks down the aisle," Mirai Bra
said.
"Ugh," Mirai Trunks groaned, disappointed. "This'll be a long night."
"I know, but try to rest up," Mirai Goten said. "You're gonna become a king
tomorrow."
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"You wished to see me?"
"Yes. Thanks for agreeing to speak with me so late."
"What can I do for you, Goku-san?"
"Lutz...Pan told us that unless we were skilled in magic, we wouldn't be able
to even lift a finger against this Zio guy. Am I right?"
"Yes. Zio was a very powerful sorcerer. It's miraculous that she was able to
defeat him all by herself. I was supposed to go with her to fight him. But
she felt it was something that had to be done on her own."
"Lutz...Zio hasn't invaded in my time yet...but there's a chance that he
could be even stronger than the one in this world was."
"I...don't think I follow you."
"When Mirai Trunks first came to warn us about the Jinzoningen, it somehow
caused a lot of events in the timeline to change. The Jinzoningen in our
world were a lot stronger than in his. There might be the possibility that
the same could be true for Zio as well. What I'm saying is...what if what we
have to fight with right now isn't enough?"
Lutz paused. "I don't know what to tell you about that, Goku-san. We just
have to hope that what we have IS enough."
"Lutz...I can't just sit back knowing there's danger coming! I want to help!
I don't know magic, but there has to be something, anything the rest of us
can do! There HAS to be! I was told that there are people on this planet who
know magic, even though they aren't part of the royal family. Is it true?"
"Yes, but that's mainly the healers and doctors of the planet, as well as the
highest-ranking officers in the army. But they only know some techniques, not
the entire Mystoke art. Even Bra and Goten know a few things."
"Well then! I'm sure there are some things you can teach the rest of us.
Please, Lutz! I won't take no for an answer!"
Lutz sighed. The queen had always spoken very highly of her grandfather, and
now he knew why. However, this was not a decision that could be made right
away. The magic of Mystoke was sacred, and he had to respect the laws of the
planet.
"I shall take your request into consideration, Goku-san. This is not
something I can decide on alone. Once the excitement of the wedding and
coronation dies down, I can give you an answer."
"I understand. Thank you, Lutz."
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"Trunks! Get up! Rise and shine!"
Mirai Trunks vaguely made out his mother's voice as he slowly woke from
sleep. Was it morning already?
"Come on, son! You're getting married today!"
Slowly, Trunks sat up in bed. He was surprised to see that his mother was
accompanied by several servants.
"What the...?"
"They're here to help you get ready. You need to look your absolute best for
the bride, don't you?"
"Thanks, but...I think I can dress myself," he said.
"Oh no, sire. I am afraid this outfit is much more complicated than the other
formals that you've worn. Her Majesty wished for us to help you," one servant
said.
"She did, did she?" he sighed. "Well, I guess I don't have a choice then."
The servants helped him with the elaborate outfit, and he was glad they
helped him after all...it was much more overwhelming than the other ones he'd
worn. He was wearing all white, trimmed with silver designs and a long cape.
It was the most dressed up he had ever been in his life.
"You look great! I love the clothes on this planet," his mother commented.
"Thanks, Kaasan."
"How do you feel, honey? Nervous?" Bulma asked him.
"Yeah...a little. I guess...I never thought I'd see the day when I became a
husband, let alone a king."
"I'm so proud of you, Trunks. Because of you, we were all able to start our
new lives. We can finally move on after all those years of hardship," Bulma
said.
"Thank Pan-chan."
"I will. Well, I think it's showtime. Are you ready?"
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The queen was in her chamber, dressed in a long, white gown, with silver
designs similar to that of the groom's attire. She wore beautiful silver
jewels and a silver tiara, and strings of small crystal beads were woven into
her hair.
"Wow! Pan-chan, you look gorgeous!" Mirai Bra said.
"You really do, Pan-chan! You're beautiful!" Goku agreed.
"Thank you, Ojiisama."
Mirai Goten peered his head in through the door. "Are you ready, Pan-chan?"
She took a deep breath and nodded. "As ready as I'll ever be."
"Your parents are waiting. The guests have all arrived, and the groom is
already in place. Let's get this show on the road!"
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Trunks looked at his other self from his seat, trying not to think about the
current situation. During the last month, he had been doing his best to keep
himself busy by working with his mother and Mirai Bulma at the Techna
facility. But he was always thinking of her...always wishing that he could
be with her. But he had to forget. They were finally getting married today.
He needed to let her be happy.
It wasn't long before his mother found him and sat next to him. "Trunks. I
know you're depressed. But try, try to be happy for Pan's sake. Besides, you
haven't lost her. All you have to do is wait for the other one to grow up."
"Why does everyone keep saying that?" he said.
"Hmm? Everyone?"
"Goten's told me the same thing. So has Tousan. Why does everyone think that
just because Mirai Trunks and Mirai Pan love each other, that I will end up
with Pan-chan? She's too young."
"Don't speak too soon, Trunks. Sometimes things happen that you can't
predict. I mean, do you honestly think that when I was a young girl, that I
would've ended up marrying your father? No way. You never know what can
happen, Trunks. Just remember that."
Trunks sighed. 'No,' he thought. 'I don't want this to happen to me again.
When I get home, I won't do anything but concentrate on being the president
of Capsule Corporation. I don't need to fall in love anymore.'
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Trumpets began to sound in the gardens, announcing the queen's entrance.
Everyone stood up, watching as their beautiful queen walked arm-in-arm with
her father, as she walked towards the groom who stared at her in awe. Never
in his life had anything looked more beautiful to him. And today, she would
be his forever.
Trunks felt that all too familiar ache in his heart again as he watched her
walk down the aisle with Gohan, in that long, shimmering dress with a rosy
hue on her cheeks. Trying to get his mind off how beautiful she was, he
wondered how Gohan was feeling. What was it like, walking his daughter down
the aisle on her wedding day, when in their world she was only eleven years
old? Eleven years old...yes, she was definitely too young for him. When she
turned 18, he would be 32. She was too young. Much too young.
It wasn't long before the high priest began the ceremony, which followed
everything in the traditional fashion of Dahlia-sei. Royal weddings were much
longer and more ceremonial than normal weddings, and it began to get very
tedious for some people.
"Does this thing ever end?" Trunks muttered under his breath to Goten.
"Mirai Pan told me that weddings for royalty on this planet have a lot of
customs that need to be followed. And since this is the first royal wedding
since her great-grandparents were married, they're REALLY making a big deal
out of it," Goten whispered back.
"How festive," Trunks grumbled.
"If you think this is fun, wait until the coronation. This is gonna be the
first crowning of a king in three generations. It'll probably be even worse
especially since he's not a native of the planet."
"Somebody kill me now..."
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"And now, it is within my power as the High Priest of Dahlia-sei, that I
proclaim you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."
'Finally,' Mirai Trunks thought as he lifted the veil from her face, leaned
in, and pressed his lips to hers. 'You're mine now, Pan-chan,' he spoke to
her mind.
'Always. Forever,' she replied as she wrapped her arms around him and
everyone clapped and cheered.
When the kiss ended, the final part of the ceremony took place. At the
queen's insistence, her new husband carved his initials into the Son Family
Tree right then and there. Now, he was part of her family. She cried as she
watched him do this, remembering how he'd given it to her as a gift. When he
was done, she took his hands into hers.
"Come on, Mirai no Trunks. We're going to make a king out of you."
For the coronation, they made the newlyweds change out of their wedding
clothes and into the most formal attire worn in the Royal Court. This time,
everyone gathered in the palace thone room, or at least everyone they could
fit in there. The queen sat on one of the two thrones and watched as her
husband was instructed to stand in the middle of the platform as the High
Priest began.
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When the High Priest finally fit the royal headpiece on the new king's head,
the crowd went wild, mostly the natives of the planet. Many thought they
would never live to see this day. Finally, after years and years, Dahlia-sei
had a king AND a queen. This was a great day for their planet, and the
celebrations would last at least a week, even after the king left for their
honeymoon.
In the last few months, there had been some big events going on at the
palace, but tonight would be the mother of them all. On Dahlia-sei, a wedding
feast and celebration for a newly married couple always began at dusk and
ended at dawn. No one would be getting any rest that night.
When he was instructed to sit at the throne next to his wife, she whispered
over to him.
"The really fun part is next," she said somewhat sarcastically. "I sure hope
you don't have to go to the bathroom anytime soon."
The long and tedious part of the coronation came next, where all of the Royal
Council, all of the members of the palace guard, and ALL of Dahlia-sei's
noble lords and ladies would bow before the new king and swear their
allegiance to him. The fact that he was actually a king finally sunk in when
the first person spoke the oath to him, which was Crys.
The captain of the guard knelt on one knee before him. "I, Crys Hinas, the
Captain of the Royal Guard, do solemnly swear my allegiance to His Majesty,
King Trunks Briefs-Vegeta, and to his heirs and successors according to law."
The new king flinched. 'Wow. That was deep,' he thought. 'I can hardly
believe this. I never thought I'd have people treating me like this...'
Person after person came up, stating their name and making the same vow.
Mirai Trunks suddenly felt sorry for his wife, who he was sure had to go
through all of this when she was crowned queen, meaning this was her second
time seeing this routine. Although he was flattered by the attention, he was
beginning to get hungry.
'When do we eat?' he asked his wife in her mind.
'I know how you feel. But don't worry. The feasts we've had in the past will
look like a side dish compared to what we're getting later.'
'And we HAVE to keep the party going until dawn?! What about our wedding
night?! I'll be too tired for us to do anything...private.'
'That's what the honeymoon is for, isn't it?'
'Where ARE we going for our honeymoon, anyway?'
'I'll fill you in later, my king. Pay attention to the people who are
swearing their loyalty to you.'
'Yes, Your Majesty,' he replied, annoyed.
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After everything in the throne room was finally over, the king and queen went
to the palace's highest balcony that overlooked the Dahlia City marketplace
and waved to a crowd of cheering subjects. Mirai Trunks felt rather nervous,
although he was told to "just smile and wave."
Looking down at all the people cheering for him made him think again how
lucky he was. A year ago, he never would have thought anything like this was
even conceiveable. But when Pan came falling into his arms, literally, his
whole life had changed. This was the happiness he had always yearned for. It
wasn't even being a king, but just being with Pan. That was all he wanted.
Pan wasn't joking when she mentioned the amount of food that would be at the
celebration. There were piles, truckloads, mountains of it. Mirai Trunks
found himself trying everything, he was so hungry. His wife laughed as she
watched him stuff his face.
"Hungry?" she asked with a giggle.
"I haven't eaten since breakfast! And even at breakfast I didn't eat very
much. Laugh all you want but I don't think it's so funny."
"Oh, relax. You know I'm only teasing."
"You never did answer my question. Where are we going for our honeymoon?"
"Oh, yeah. We're going to Azura. Azura is the planet that neighbors us. It's
THE place to go on vacaction. Lots to do, all of their major cities are
crowded with tourists. I've only been there once or twice on political
business, so I've never had much of a chance to scope out the fun."
"Humph. You won't anyway. I don't intend to let you out of bed for a week."
"Pervert," she muttered. "Why do you always have to spoil my fun?"
"The bed IS fun," he smirked.
"I want to do more than that, Trunks! I want to explore the universe! I want
to visit all the theme parks in Azura and shop in the city where it's always
nighttime. We have the rest of our lives for...well, you know."
"Do we really have to stay here until dawn? Maybe we should slip away for a
few hours and...make tonight a little more memorable?"
"Oyyyyy...your hormones weren't this bad when I first met you."
"Well, I wasn't mated to you at the time, darling. Having a mate really
brings out the animalistic side of a Saiyajin, you know?"
"You're impossible, Trunks. Simply impossible."
"Hmm. Maybe. But that's why you love me, right?"
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Sometime that evening, Lutz approached Mirai Pan.
"There is something important I have to discuss with you," he said.
"What is it?"
"Well...your grandfather came to me and asked a favor. He is afraid that
perhaps your powers and the powers of your mother and your younger self won't
be enough to defeat Zio in his time. He wants to learn magic so he can help."
'Ojiisama,' she thought. 'You're so caring. I know you hate not being able to
do anything.'
"I cannot train him fully in the arts. But he can be shown some aspects of
it, like your uncle has learned. To do this, I must have your approval first
before bringing it to the Council."
"You definitely have my approval. My Ojiisama is very strong, having him
fight with us would help a great deal."
"There's only one problem. With your mother and younger self here, I won't be
able to train him until I hand them over to Crys for their weapons training.
Would you be willing to train him until then?"
She paused. "Me? Train Ojiisama?"
"Only for the first six months. Then I'll take over."
"It'll be a little strange...but all right. I've been wanting to spend more
time with Ojiisama anyway. I'll start when we come back from Azura."
Well...that's it for now. I hope it wasn't too boring. I've already started
on the next chapter, so I should have it out much quicker. In Chapter 11:
Videl and Young Pan start their "special" training, Mirai Pan and Mirai
Trunks have fun on their honeymoon, and ANOTHER wedding takes place! See you
then!