Well, this fic is hit much more than my other stories. Must be the simple T/P it has in it! I encourage all of you who read "A Reason to Live" to go back and read the edited version. It hasn't gotten many hits and I want people to read that version. It's much better than the other story. Plus I will be adding chapters to it in about a week or so probably, that is if my muses stay with me! Anywho, back to this story. There will probably be two more chapters here, maybe three if I feel creative. This chapter isn't much on Trunks and Pan, but more tying up some loose ends in preparation for future chapters.

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Whistling a quiet tune under his breathe, Trunks entered his home with an enthusiasm not usually characteristic of him after being forced to work for long periods of time. But then again this situation was a far cry from the norm. He tossed his jacket over his shoulder, still half-humming to himself, lazily made his way to the stairs.

"Trunks Briefs! What are you doing here?!"

The sound of his mother's voice brought him out of his blissful haze. "Hmm? I live here, mom," he replied patiently while smiling at her.

"You are supposed to stay at the office until all that paperwork is done, mister! And why are you smiling at me like that? You are creeping me out, Trunks!"

"I knew that, mother, and I finished the work you left for me, honest I did."

Bulma's eyes narrowed, "You finished the work? All that paperwork? In less than a day? I didn't think that was humanly possible?"

Trunks' smile widened, "You know what they say 'Anything is possible if you try hard enough.'"

Bulma snorted, "You? Try hard at work? Let me feel your forehead, sweetie, maybe you're coming down with something."

"Nonsense, woman. The boy isn't sick."

Vegeta walked up to Trunks, whose smile flickered and died away with his fathers presence. Vegeta crossed his arms over his chest, trying to look as intimidating as possible to his brat.

"You had better not be lying, boy. About getting all your work done."

"Father, what possible good could come out of me lying about it? That's foolish! My lie would be discovered and I would most certainly receive a 'sparring' session for my false story."

Vegeta gritted his teeth together, "Are you calling me foolish, boy?"

Trunks sighed. He could never win when it came to his father. Bra could wrap Vegeta around her finger, but him? The only thing he got from his father was scars. One might even dare to call him bitter about the parental situation he had.

"Vegeta! Leave Trunks alone. Maybe he finally realized that work is important. No need to discourage him. Run along now, Trunks dear, if what you say is true then you must be very tired."

Trunks silently thanked Dende that his mother was around to prevent his father from using him as a personal punching bag. "Thank you, mother, bye." Trunks leaned over and kissed his mother on the cheek before disappearing up the stairs.

Bulma watched as he left, slightly confused. "What has gotten into him? Do you have any idea, Vegeta?"

"Hmm, how should I know what the boy is thinking or feeling? Aren't women the ones who are so in touch with their feelings?"

"Vegeta! Don't go picking a fight with me just because Trunks avoided a fight with you! Do you WANT to sleep on the couch, buster?!"

Vegeta grumbled to himself as Bulma stomped off towards the lab. That boy is going to get the fight of his life next time we spar, he thought.

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That night, Trunks lay on the roof above his room, gazing out at the endless stream of stars. Everything felt so much clearer when he was up here, like the haziness in his mind and heart were cleared away by the brilliance of the stars.

He still had a bit of trouble believing what had happened in his office early that day. Who would had thought? Him and Pan? Together? Trunks smiled to himself, Gohan will flip when he finds out. Shaking his head, Trunks realized that dealing with Gohan and his infamous temper would be worth it if it meant he could be with Pan.

Pan. The girl he had always known had suddenly changed on him, grown up. Stayed the same person he always loved and yet at the same time changed. He couldn't explain it, all he knew was that there was one person in the world for him and right now she was at home with her overprotective father. No doubt contemplating the days events as well.

With a contented sigh, Trunks stood and ambled to the edge of the roof, preparing to return to his room for the night. He glanced up at the stars one more time, closing his eyes as his head remained turned upwards, seeing with his heart rather than with his eyes. He made a fervent wish upon the stars of the heavens to keep her safe this night and all others.

Nimbly Trunks leapt from the roof and flew slowly to his room, entering through the open window. As he lay down on his bed, Trunks wondered what he did that was so wonderful for this happiness to suddenly come to him. Must have been something very good, he thought.

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Pan awoke to the chirping of an overly friendly bird who had made its morning perch just outside her window. Yawning, she stretched her relaxed muscles and glared at the happy little bird.

"Of course you're happy, you got to wake up when you decided! Not when some little animal came and woke you with its little song!" she spoke jokingly to the bird, who in response, as if understanding, flew away to find a more suitable perch.

"Sorry, little bird," Pan said, feeling slightly bad as the bird flew away.

She lazily stood and shuffled downstairs to find some breakfast. She smiled as she walked down the stairs, thinking of Trunks. Visions of yesterday flashing in her mind, nearly causing her to fall down the stairs. "Nice," she muttered to herself. "Cause of him I'm starting up my klutz attacks again."

The smile once again flitted to her lips, Trunks. She knew that she had to see him today. Had to know if he had any regrets. Had to know if they had the future she so desired.

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Gohan sat at the kitchen table, placidly eating his breakfast when Pan waltzed in with a smile on her face. So she's still in the absurdly good mood, he thought. Odd. Wearily he raised his eyebrows at her as she kissed his cheek when she walked by him.

"Morning, daddy!" Pan said as went to make her own breakfast.

Gohan shook his head, he would never know what went on inside a female's head, regardless of how smart he was. They could not be explained.

Pan giggled at the confused look on her father's face. Videl entered the kitchen and smiled at both of the occupants.

"I can't take it anymore! I'm going to work! One day bad mood, next day good mood. I need a schedule here!" Gohan flung his arms in the air and disappeared out the door.

Both Son women chuckled at Gohan's apparent confusion. Videl's eyes narrowed at Pan, analyzing her face and expression. Yep, she thought to herself, it is most certainly a boy thats made her so happy. Now for the question of who it is.

"So, Pan, who is this boy who has put you in such a good mood," Videl casually asked.

Pan froze as if she was a deer caught in the headlights. "What?"

"Don't play innocent with me, Pan. Your father may be clueless, but I am not," Videl's expression softened when she saw the panic in her daughter's face. "You know you can trust me, Pan. I just want to know what's going on in your life."

Pan sighed and sat down in the chair next to her mother. "Well, it is a guy. But you can't tell daddy because I don't want him to kill him cause..."

"Hold up a second. You were taking dinner to Trunks last I heard the other day. Could he perhaps be...?"

Pan blushed, her mother always figured her out before she even had a chance to tell her anything.

Videl smiled at her daughter. "Well, I think that Trunks is a very nice young man. Certainly is trustworthy and I know how long you've cared for him, Pan. I'm glad things are working out for you."

Pan stood and hugged her mom, "Thank you, mom. It feels so good to have someone know how I feel. I don't know what I'd do without you."

Videl laughed, "I'm sure you'd find a way to survive. Now get out of here and go find Trunks. I'm sure you two have some things to talk about."

Pan smiled and turned to leave, pausing to glance over her shoulder, "I love you, mom." And then she was gone, out the door and to the person she most wanted to see.

Videl sighed, "They grow up so fast. I can't wait to see finally see her truly happy...with Trunks."

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Pan located Trunks' ki at Capsule Corp. Weird, she thought, I would have figured he would take a day off after all that work we did yesterday. Flying even faster, she hurried to reach his office. She couldn't wait to see him, couldn't wait to talk to him, she just couldn't wait when it came to him, but then again that's how love is.

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Well, the longest chapter yet. I would make it longer but I like to break it down so I can write a complete chapter in one sitting so it flows better. It means better writing but sadly it also makes it shorter.

Tell me what you think of how I portrayed the characters. If I messed up really bad with any of them let me know and I'll fix it! Be kind and review!