Chapter 7
" Bura...what are you doing home?"
Goten looked over his shoulder from the couch to see Bura breeze through the front door. Getting up quickly, he moved to give her a quick kiss.
" Why can't I be home?"
" It's not that. I thought you were out with Pan."
Bura looked genuinely puzzled.
" Goten...I thought she was home...that's why I came back early...to spend some time with her."
Goten scratched his head in confusion and shrugged.
" Well...Maybe she's still sleeping. I haven't heard a sound from her room since last night."
Both of them headed up to Pan's room, A locked door greeted them.
" Pan! You there?"
Goten began to pound his fist against the locked door as Bura tried to open it in vain.
" I know you're in there Pan! Open up right now before I BREAK this door down!"
No answer. Both of them were pretty worried at this point. With Bura's nod of approval, Goten shoulder charged the door, letting the heavy metal door crumple out of shape. The room was completely empty.
Nothing remained save a piece of paper on the night stand.
Bura went straight for the letter and read it aloud.
Dear Bura and Uncle Goten.
Please forgive me for leaving. I felt so trapped there, I really wanted to get out for awhile. Maybe I'll see you someday...but I'm not sure when. Don't bother trying to call me, I left my mobile phone in your guest room Bura. Take care you guys...I love you.
Pan.
The paper crumpled into a tight ball in Bura's hand as she flexed her fist in frustration.
" Why didn't she tell me. She should have told me...I could have done something."
Goten rushed over to Bura's side, looking at the crumpled paper in Bura's hands.
" Whats the matter?"
Bura threw the ball of paper against the wall, causing a crack in the concrete. Goten stared in shock at Bura's annoyance.
" It's Pan. She left...and she's not coming back. When I get my hands on my brother I SWEAR I'm going to kill him."
Trunks stared at the contract in front of him. He had been taught to read everything before signing...but at this point he couldn't concentrate. His thoughts wandered back to the night before...breaking up with Ayako...kissing Pan.
What a night that was. Pan. What am I going to do?
She had rejected him. Kind of. But she had seemed more afraid of his former relationship with Ayako than anything else. What had his reason been when he had kissed her?
" Because I wanted to." He muttered under his breath.
He was disgusted with himself...why couldn't he have said something better? What was he afraid of? He had longed to answer with " I love you". Of course, he could only come up with " I wanted to."
Trunks...you're an idiot.
The phone interrupted his self bashing. He picked it up only to have his eardrums permanantly damaged.
" TRUNKS VEGETA BRIEFS I'M GOING TO KILL YOU!"
" Is this a prank call? How did you get through my secretary?"
Trunks heard a snort of annoyance and the muffled sound of a calming male voice.
" Of course I got through your secretary! In case you haven't notice I'm your sister!"
" Bura? Why are you so mad?"
Trunks could practically feel the angry ki waves of Bura's wrath.
" I am mad because you did something TO MY BEST FRIEND!"
Trunks' ears hurt as Bura's voice reached a screeching tone.
" ...what did I do?"
" Pan ran away. She's not coming back. YOU tell ME what you did!" Bura said through clenched teeth.
Trunks slumped in his desk chair at the news.
" But...but why would she run away without saying goodbye?"
" Trunks...it's because you're an insensitive jerk who can't make his mind up about girls." Bura said somewhat calmly. " Unless you prove yourself otherwise, I suggest you get yourself a grave dear brother."
Trunks swallowed hard.
" You know I'd never hurt her Bura...I love her."
Bura sighed on the other end.
" Well have you tried telling her that?"
" I'll find her. I have to."
Trunks picked up his jacket and shrugged it on, the phone sandwiched between his cheek and shoulder.
" I'll look around for her too ok? I'll call you if I find her. But I swear...If I find out you hurt her again...you know what you've got coming."
" Yeh I know. Dad right?"
Despite the situation, Bura chuckled.
" That's right. Now go find her."
Bura travelled by foot, weaving through the streets and buildings she and Pan usually ventured in. Her ideas on where Pan might be were rapidly running out. Turning one last street corner, she looked at the community park. She used to play there with Pan, Goten and Trunks when they were young. Without hesitation, she ran for it, calling out her name and looking around, hoping to spot her pretty friend.
Suddenly, she fell forward, feeling someone smack into her from behind.
" Excuse me! Sorry...I was trying to...Bura?"
Bura's eyes rested on a familiar face. However, it had not been who she had hoped to have bumped into.
" Fancy meeting you here Bura."
" Yeh. Fancy that. Have you been here all afternoon?"
" Just about."
" Have you seen Pan?"
" Oh no...she's missing?"
Bura's eyes narrowed. Ayako didn't sound sincere...she sounded almost...happy.
" You have something to do with this don't you!?"
Ayako smiled innocently, placing one finger on her nose as if to say " who me?"
" Do with what Bura?"
" Pan's disappearance. You...you're behind this!"
Ayako's smile turned nasty as she glared at Bura.
" So what if I am? This is what I call eliminating the competition. Of course, that silly girl didn't have to listen to me...it was her choice afterall."
" You sniveling little bitch."
" At least I'm not gullible Bura. I'm going to have Trunks and I'll do whatever it takes. You know...All's fair in love and war right?"
" You don't know what kind of war you're getting yourself into Ayako."
" There is no war anymore Bura. I've gotten rid of Pan with a little inspiring speech when I ran into her the other day. What was it I said? The best thing you could do is disappear...she's really good at taking hints isn't she?" she said as she laughed.
Bura's fists clenched as she felt the anger flow through her body.
" You'll never get my brother. Not if I have anything to do with it. You'll stay out if you know whats good for you."
Ayako's laughter increased at Bura's threat.
" Is that a threat Bura? My my...It doesn't matter. I've got Trunks wrapped around my little finger without that girl around. Your opinion? It won't matter."
Suddenly, Bura's face broke out in a victorious smile.
" Sure...my opinion might not matter. But my brother's sure will."
Ayako looked confused until she turned to see what Bura had been looking at. Trunks appeared from the bushes.
" Oh...Trunks...how long have you been there?" she said, flustered and red faced.
Trunks raised his eyebrows at the question.
" Long enough. I can't believe you did this to me Ayako. I actually loved you before...thank Dende I came to my senses."
Trunks began to walk away as Ayako tried to cling to him. He felt her warm breath on his skin but unlike before, it made him shiver with disgust.
" Don't touch me."
In order to get away, he began to levitate, flying off into the distance, leaving Ayako in a heap on the ground. Bura let out a self satisfied smirk as she watched Ayako scream after Trunks.
" Trunks! Honey! I love you! That was all a lie! That Pan doesn't deserve you! I do!"
Ayako got up off the floor, turning to Bura as an outlet for her anger.
" You bitch...you spoilt my plans. I'm going to kill you!"
Ayako ran towards her with a flying punch. Being the fast saiyajin that she was, she stepped out of it, allowing Ayako to fall into a nearby pond. Never quitting and wanting to exact some revenge, she climbed out of the pond and tried to attack Bura once more.
" You never know when to quit do you?"
" You ruined my plan!" Ayako accused, gesturing wildly, flinging water everywhere. "That Pan! The whore stole my man!"
Bura's temper flared and this time, she didn't sidestep Ayako's lousy attack. She allowed Ayako to run right into her fist. Ayako coughed and spluttered on the floor as she struggled to catch her breath. Bura towered over her, with a menacing sneer on her face, reminiscent of Vegeta.
" No one calls my best friend a whore and gets away with it. After I'm through with you, your life in this country is over. You're going to wish you had never met me...your reputation and credibility will be shot to pieces. You'll never be able to show your face in this country ever again."
Author's note: Am I evil? I don't think I am.hahhaa die Ayako die! :P Isn't it so convenient that Trunks decided to pop out of the bushes at the right moment? Ahhh the powers of the fic writer.
Bura: Hey! I'm not that mean to people!
Tomoe: Err...sorry. You want to speak up on behalf of Pan right? ^__^;
Teheh so Ayako gets what is coming to her all along! Yay! Next chapter we'll see what Trunks does. I think it's gonna be the final chapter too! Actually I'll make it the last chapter. Possible songfic epilogue..dunno yet. See how it goes k? till next time, ja ne.
" Bura...what are you doing home?"
Goten looked over his shoulder from the couch to see Bura breeze through the front door. Getting up quickly, he moved to give her a quick kiss.
" Why can't I be home?"
" It's not that. I thought you were out with Pan."
Bura looked genuinely puzzled.
" Goten...I thought she was home...that's why I came back early...to spend some time with her."
Goten scratched his head in confusion and shrugged.
" Well...Maybe she's still sleeping. I haven't heard a sound from her room since last night."
Both of them headed up to Pan's room, A locked door greeted them.
" Pan! You there?"
Goten began to pound his fist against the locked door as Bura tried to open it in vain.
" I know you're in there Pan! Open up right now before I BREAK this door down!"
No answer. Both of them were pretty worried at this point. With Bura's nod of approval, Goten shoulder charged the door, letting the heavy metal door crumple out of shape. The room was completely empty.
Nothing remained save a piece of paper on the night stand.
Bura went straight for the letter and read it aloud.
Dear Bura and Uncle Goten.
Please forgive me for leaving. I felt so trapped there, I really wanted to get out for awhile. Maybe I'll see you someday...but I'm not sure when. Don't bother trying to call me, I left my mobile phone in your guest room Bura. Take care you guys...I love you.
Pan.
The paper crumpled into a tight ball in Bura's hand as she flexed her fist in frustration.
" Why didn't she tell me. She should have told me...I could have done something."
Goten rushed over to Bura's side, looking at the crumpled paper in Bura's hands.
" Whats the matter?"
Bura threw the ball of paper against the wall, causing a crack in the concrete. Goten stared in shock at Bura's annoyance.
" It's Pan. She left...and she's not coming back. When I get my hands on my brother I SWEAR I'm going to kill him."
Trunks stared at the contract in front of him. He had been taught to read everything before signing...but at this point he couldn't concentrate. His thoughts wandered back to the night before...breaking up with Ayako...kissing Pan.
What a night that was. Pan. What am I going to do?
She had rejected him. Kind of. But she had seemed more afraid of his former relationship with Ayako than anything else. What had his reason been when he had kissed her?
" Because I wanted to." He muttered under his breath.
He was disgusted with himself...why couldn't he have said something better? What was he afraid of? He had longed to answer with " I love you". Of course, he could only come up with " I wanted to."
Trunks...you're an idiot.
The phone interrupted his self bashing. He picked it up only to have his eardrums permanantly damaged.
" TRUNKS VEGETA BRIEFS I'M GOING TO KILL YOU!"
" Is this a prank call? How did you get through my secretary?"
Trunks heard a snort of annoyance and the muffled sound of a calming male voice.
" Of course I got through your secretary! In case you haven't notice I'm your sister!"
" Bura? Why are you so mad?"
Trunks could practically feel the angry ki waves of Bura's wrath.
" I am mad because you did something TO MY BEST FRIEND!"
Trunks' ears hurt as Bura's voice reached a screeching tone.
" ...what did I do?"
" Pan ran away. She's not coming back. YOU tell ME what you did!" Bura said through clenched teeth.
Trunks slumped in his desk chair at the news.
" But...but why would she run away without saying goodbye?"
" Trunks...it's because you're an insensitive jerk who can't make his mind up about girls." Bura said somewhat calmly. " Unless you prove yourself otherwise, I suggest you get yourself a grave dear brother."
Trunks swallowed hard.
" You know I'd never hurt her Bura...I love her."
Bura sighed on the other end.
" Well have you tried telling her that?"
" I'll find her. I have to."
Trunks picked up his jacket and shrugged it on, the phone sandwiched between his cheek and shoulder.
" I'll look around for her too ok? I'll call you if I find her. But I swear...If I find out you hurt her again...you know what you've got coming."
" Yeh I know. Dad right?"
Despite the situation, Bura chuckled.
" That's right. Now go find her."
Bura travelled by foot, weaving through the streets and buildings she and Pan usually ventured in. Her ideas on where Pan might be were rapidly running out. Turning one last street corner, she looked at the community park. She used to play there with Pan, Goten and Trunks when they were young. Without hesitation, she ran for it, calling out her name and looking around, hoping to spot her pretty friend.
Suddenly, she fell forward, feeling someone smack into her from behind.
" Excuse me! Sorry...I was trying to...Bura?"
Bura's eyes rested on a familiar face. However, it had not been who she had hoped to have bumped into.
" Fancy meeting you here Bura."
" Yeh. Fancy that. Have you been here all afternoon?"
" Just about."
" Have you seen Pan?"
" Oh no...she's missing?"
Bura's eyes narrowed. Ayako didn't sound sincere...she sounded almost...happy.
" You have something to do with this don't you!?"
Ayako smiled innocently, placing one finger on her nose as if to say " who me?"
" Do with what Bura?"
" Pan's disappearance. You...you're behind this!"
Ayako's smile turned nasty as she glared at Bura.
" So what if I am? This is what I call eliminating the competition. Of course, that silly girl didn't have to listen to me...it was her choice afterall."
" You sniveling little bitch."
" At least I'm not gullible Bura. I'm going to have Trunks and I'll do whatever it takes. You know...All's fair in love and war right?"
" You don't know what kind of war you're getting yourself into Ayako."
" There is no war anymore Bura. I've gotten rid of Pan with a little inspiring speech when I ran into her the other day. What was it I said? The best thing you could do is disappear...she's really good at taking hints isn't she?" she said as she laughed.
Bura's fists clenched as she felt the anger flow through her body.
" You'll never get my brother. Not if I have anything to do with it. You'll stay out if you know whats good for you."
Ayako's laughter increased at Bura's threat.
" Is that a threat Bura? My my...It doesn't matter. I've got Trunks wrapped around my little finger without that girl around. Your opinion? It won't matter."
Suddenly, Bura's face broke out in a victorious smile.
" Sure...my opinion might not matter. But my brother's sure will."
Ayako looked confused until she turned to see what Bura had been looking at. Trunks appeared from the bushes.
" Oh...Trunks...how long have you been there?" she said, flustered and red faced.
Trunks raised his eyebrows at the question.
" Long enough. I can't believe you did this to me Ayako. I actually loved you before...thank Dende I came to my senses."
Trunks began to walk away as Ayako tried to cling to him. He felt her warm breath on his skin but unlike before, it made him shiver with disgust.
" Don't touch me."
In order to get away, he began to levitate, flying off into the distance, leaving Ayako in a heap on the ground. Bura let out a self satisfied smirk as she watched Ayako scream after Trunks.
" Trunks! Honey! I love you! That was all a lie! That Pan doesn't deserve you! I do!"
Ayako got up off the floor, turning to Bura as an outlet for her anger.
" You bitch...you spoilt my plans. I'm going to kill you!"
Ayako ran towards her with a flying punch. Being the fast saiyajin that she was, she stepped out of it, allowing Ayako to fall into a nearby pond. Never quitting and wanting to exact some revenge, she climbed out of the pond and tried to attack Bura once more.
" You never know when to quit do you?"
" You ruined my plan!" Ayako accused, gesturing wildly, flinging water everywhere. "That Pan! The whore stole my man!"
Bura's temper flared and this time, she didn't sidestep Ayako's lousy attack. She allowed Ayako to run right into her fist. Ayako coughed and spluttered on the floor as she struggled to catch her breath. Bura towered over her, with a menacing sneer on her face, reminiscent of Vegeta.
" No one calls my best friend a whore and gets away with it. After I'm through with you, your life in this country is over. You're going to wish you had never met me...your reputation and credibility will be shot to pieces. You'll never be able to show your face in this country ever again."
Author's note: Am I evil? I don't think I am.hahhaa die Ayako die! :P Isn't it so convenient that Trunks decided to pop out of the bushes at the right moment? Ahhh the powers of the fic writer.
Bura: Hey! I'm not that mean to people!
Tomoe: Err...sorry. You want to speak up on behalf of Pan right? ^__^;
Teheh so Ayako gets what is coming to her all along! Yay! Next chapter we'll see what Trunks does. I think it's gonna be the final chapter too! Actually I'll make it the last chapter. Possible songfic epilogue..dunno yet. See how it goes k? till next time, ja ne.