Journey to the Past
A/N: This fic was written especially for Aaliyah, rest in peace! It's a songfic to one of my favorite songs from her, "Journey to the Past." Please R&R! And nothing bad about Aaliyah, nothing!
Disclaimer: I do not own "Journey to the Past" or DB/Z/GT!
Dedication: This is to the passed on singer who unfortunately died last Saturday morning, August twenty-fifth. Rest in peace! And I hope she knows how badly she is missed on earth. We love you Aaliyah!
And the second dedication goes to my friend Clarice, who was so torn up about her death; this is for you, girl!
Aaliyah, R.I.P!
1979-2001
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Heart don't fail me now
Courage don't desert me, don't turn back now that we're here
People always say life is full of choices
No one ever mentions fear
Or how the world can seem so long
Or how the world can seem so vast
Courage see me through
Heart I'm trusting you, on this journey to the past
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"Bra, are you sure you want to do this?"
"Trunks, I'm sure. I need to get away from this place. I feel like I don't belong."
"But, Bra-"
"Don't try to stop me, Trunks, I have to go. I promise I'll come back, onii-chan. I wouldn't let you and Pan-chan get married without me, and promise me you won't."
"I promise."
"So you do like her, eh?"
"Uh, Bra!" Trunks exclaimed as a blush covered his face. She laughed, but stopped when a serious face came upon him. "How long will you be gone, Imoto-chan?"
"I don't know Trunks," she said looking down. "But please don't tell mom and daddy. I know he would come after me. And I need to go on one of those "life journeys", so to speak. In other words, I really need to find out who I am."
"But, Bra, why can't you do that here?"
"Because, there is nothing for me here. I love you, and everyone else, but I just can't stay. Please understand, onii-chan."
"Listen, Bra. I can't understand why you have to do this," Bra sighed, and was about to speak again, but Trunks cut her off. "But, I respect it. Just come home soon."
"Oh, onii-chan, I promise I'll be back as soon as I can. I love you," Bra said and she flung her arms around her brother.
"I love you too, imoto-chan. Br careful. And come back as soon as you can."
"I will, and please remember not to tell anyone." Bra said still holding on.
"I won't."
"I have to go, onii-chan, or I'll miss my flight. I can't fly out of here, they'll sense my ki." Bra said struggling to let go of her brother.
"Ja ne, Bra."
"Ja ne, Trunks." They stared at each other, looking into each other's sad eyes, each full of tears. Without question, they hugged each other again, and Bra's flight was called for the last time. Bra reluctantly let go, looked at her brother one more time, and walked away. "Goodbye, Bra."
Bra handed her ticket to the woman at the gate, and walked through the doors, afraid to look back at her brother, and fighting the urge to stay. Bra disappeared into the corridor, as Trunks turned his back to the gate, and began to walk away.
"Trunks!" he heard a voice call. He quickly flipped around to see Bra at the door of the gate. "I love you, onii-chan! I'll be back someday! Ja ne! And remember, tell Pan-chan you love her! I love you! Goodbye!" Bra said and ran back down the corridor.
"Goodbye, Imoto-chan."
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Somewhere down this road, I know someone's waiting
Years of dreams just can't be wrong
Oh arms will open wide, I'll be safe and wanted
Finally home where I belong
Well starting here my life begins
Starting now I'm learning fast
Courage see me through
Heart I'm trusting you, on this journey to the past
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~*~Two Years Later~*~
"Everyone, Pan and I have an announcement to make," Trunks said as he stepped onto a platform above everyone at Capsule Corp. Which included the Son family, Krillin and his family, and the other Z senshi, even Piccolo. "We're getting married."
"Ah! Grandchildren!" Bulma yelled.
"And great-grandchildren!" Chichi yelled, hugging Bulma.
"Congratulations, sweetheart," Gohan said, hugging his daughter. He had approved of Trunks only a short while ago, but although he didn't admit it, he knew Trunks would take care of her.
"Thanks, daddy," Pan said hugging her father. 'Bra, I wish you were here,' Pan said.
"Pan, can I talk to you. I mean, like, in private?" Trunks asked nervously.
"Uh, sure." Pan said as Trunks lead her to another room. "What's wrong, Trunks?"
"I'm not sure when we can get married, Panny."
"What?!" Pan exclaimed angrily. "Are you telling me you don't want to marry me anymore! Why did you even propose-"
"No Panny, it's no that at all," Trunks said cutting her off. She stopped yelling, and looked at his sad, but serious face.
"Trunks? What happened? What's wrong?" Pan asked terrified something horrible had happened. A tear slipped down Trunks cheek and Pan quickly sat down next to him and wiped it away, placing her hand on his shoulder.
"It's Bra."
"What do you mean? What about her? Do you know something?"
"Yes. I was there when she left. I was the only one who knew about it. I'm not sure where she went, I just know she took a ticket to America, someplace in California, but I bet she's moved by now."
"You mean, she didn't just disappear, she ran away?"
"I guess you could say that, Pan."
"But, Trunks, what does that have to do with us?"
"When-when Bra left, I made her a promise," Trunks choked the words out, and Pan placed her arm around him. "I promised we wouldn't get married until-until she came back."
Pan gasped. "You mean...how...she...know?" Pan sputtered.
"She knew I loved you when she left. I promised we wouldn't get married until she came home. And Pan, I know I'm going to sound like a complete baka, but I don't know when I can marry you."
"Oh, Trunks, it's okay. I would love to have Bra here."
"Really?"
"Yeah. She's my best friend, like my sister. Of course I want her there."
"So even if we have to wait awhile, we'll still get married?"
"Of course, Trunks."
"Pan, I love you even more than the day you were born!" He said hugging her.
Pan smiled. "I love you."
"I love you, too." They pulled away from each other slightly, looking into each other's eyes. They pulled each other into a passionate kiss.
"Get a room," a voice behind them said. The pair pulled away instantly. They turned, and Pan gasped.
"Bra!"
"The one and only," Bra smiled.
"Oh my Dende, Bra I'm so happy to see you!" Pan said as she rushed over to her friend and hugged her.
"Yeah, it's great to see you, too, Pan." The girls let go, and Bra turned to Trunks.
"Imoto-chan," he said without a wave emotion in his voice. The stared at each other, neither one smiling. Pan stood there looking back and forth at the two.
Finally, a grin spread on Trunks's face. And he got up and hugged his sister tightly. "Welcome home, imoto-chan. You had no idea how much I wanted to tell mm and dad."
"Yeah, well, thank you for not spilling on me."
"And it looks like you kept my promise," Bra said looking at Trunks and Pan with an evil grin. The pair blushed. "Yeah, well, you know," Trunks said.
"Uh huh," Bra said sarcastically.
"So, where is daddy?"
"In there. And Bra, I'm not sure he'll act too happy around you. He's been different since you left, and even though you're back now, I'm not sure he'll act, well forgiving."
"Yeah, I know. But I have to see him."
"All right. Let's go then."
"Yeah."
Bra took a deep breath, and Trunks pushed the door open, with Pan's arm entwined with his, ad Bra following.
"Hey, guys. Where did you two go?" Videl teased.
"Uh, just talking," Trunks said.
"Uh huh, sure," she smile and walked away.
Bra was now terrified, she wasn't sure she could handle this anymore. She quickly clung to Trunks's arm. He looked down at her and smiled. She was still his little sister.
"Trunks, even when you're engaged you have beautiful girls clinging to you," Goten said.
"Uh yeah," Trunks said backing away, not wanting anyone to recognize his sister before she was with her parents again.
"Trunks, I didn't know you were going to have another guest," Bulma said coming up to him.
"Yeah, well, mom. It was an unexpected surprise."
"I guess so," Bulma said eyeing Bra.
"Aren't you going to introduce me, Trunks?"
"Uh, yeah. Why don't you introduce yourself?" Trunks said looking at Bra.
"Uh, sure," Bra said nervously. "Hello, Mrs. Briefs. I'm Trunks friend from America."
"Ah, I see. How did you meet my son?"
"Oh, uh, I met him at a conference in the states."
"Oh I see." Bulma said suspiciously. "Are you alright, you seem a bit jumpy?" Bulma said, staring her straight in the eyes.
"Uh, me, no I'm not jumpy. Just, uh, just jetlag!" she exclaimed.
"Oh. Well, why don't you meet my husband Vegeta," Bulma said dragging Vegeta over to them.
"Vegeta, this is Trunks friend from the states. This is, uh I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name," Bulma said still pushing her. Vegeta looked at her, but did not say a word. And Bra didn't bother to respond to Bulma.
"Excuse me, miss?" she said irritated.
"Daddy-" Bra whispered.
"What?" Bulma exclaimed. "What did you say?"
"Daddy," Bra said loud enough for her to here, she flung her arms around Vegeta, and surprisingly, he returned the hug.
"Daddy," Bulma whispered. "Oh my Dende, daddy." Bulma said realizing who the girl was. "Bra!"
"Mother." Bra said, not sure if her mother was forgiving her or not.
"Welcome home sweetheart," Bulma said crying and wrapping her arms around her daughter.
"Oh, mom," Bra said crying.
"Welcome home," Bulma repeated, patting her daughter on the back.
By now everyone in the room was looking at them. "Bra?" A voice questioned from behind her. Bra pulled away from her mother and turned to see Marron and Uub.
"Marron!" Bra exclaimed and hugged her friend.
"Welcome back, Bra."
"Thanks," she said smiling.
She turned to Uub, who was holding a baby in his arms. "Marron is this yours and Uub's baby?" Marron nodded.
"Oh, she's beautiful! What is her name?"
"Ling."
"Oh, that's a beautiful name!" Bra said smiling at the baby.
"Hey, Bra," Uub said.
"Oh, hello Uub-kun," Bra said wrapping her arms lightly around him, trying not to hurt the baby.
"B-chan," someone said.
Bra turned and looked at Goten. "Goten..." Bra whispered.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Heart don't fail me now
Courage don't desert me (courage see me through)
Home, love, family; there was once a time I must have had them too
Home, love, family; I will never be complete until I found you (heyyy)
One step at a time
One hope then another
Who knows where this road may go?
Back to who I was
On to find my future
Still my heart still needs to know
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"Welcome back, B-chan." He said, smiling as brightly as ever to her.
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A/N: The next part of this fic will be up as soon as I can get it up, so please R&R! And tell me if I should continue or not! And flamers, please be gentle!
Chapter II: Secrets Revealed
A/N: This fic was written especially for Aaliyah, rest in peace! It's a songfic to one of my favorite songs from her, "Journey to the Past." Please R&R! And nothing bad about Aaliyah, nothing!
Disclaimer: I do not own "Journey to the Past" or DB/Z/GT!
Dedication: This is to the passed on singer who unfortunately died last Saturday morning, August twenty-fifth. Rest in peace! And I hope she knows how badly she is missed on earth. We love you Aaliyah!
And the second dedication goes to my friend Clarice, who was so torn up about her death; this is for you, girl!
Aaliyah, R.I.P!
1979-2001
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~*~*~*~*~*~*
Heart don't fail me now
Courage don't desert me, don't turn back now that we're here
People always say life is full of choices
No one ever mentions fear
Or how the world can seem so long
Or how the world can seem so vast
Courage see me through
Heart I'm trusting you, on this journey to the past
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
"Bra, are you sure you want to do this?"
"Trunks, I'm sure. I need to get away from this place. I feel like I don't belong."
"But, Bra-"
"Don't try to stop me, Trunks, I have to go. I promise I'll come back, onii-chan. I wouldn't let you and Pan-chan get married without me, and promise me you won't."
"I promise."
"So you do like her, eh?"
"Uh, Bra!" Trunks exclaimed as a blush covered his face. She laughed, but stopped when a serious face came upon him. "How long will you be gone, Imoto-chan?"
"I don't know Trunks," she said looking down. "But please don't tell mom and daddy. I know he would come after me. And I need to go on one of those "life journeys", so to speak. In other words, I really need to find out who I am."
"But, Bra, why can't you do that here?"
"Because, there is nothing for me here. I love you, and everyone else, but I just can't stay. Please understand, onii-chan."
"Listen, Bra. I can't understand why you have to do this," Bra sighed, and was about to speak again, but Trunks cut her off. "But, I respect it. Just come home soon."
"Oh, onii-chan, I promise I'll be back as soon as I can. I love you," Bra said and she flung her arms around her brother.
"I love you too, imoto-chan. Br careful. And come back as soon as you can."
"I will, and please remember not to tell anyone." Bra said still holding on.
"I won't."
"I have to go, onii-chan, or I'll miss my flight. I can't fly out of here, they'll sense my ki." Bra said struggling to let go of her brother.
"Ja ne, Bra."
"Ja ne, Trunks." They stared at each other, looking into each other's sad eyes, each full of tears. Without question, they hugged each other again, and Bra's flight was called for the last time. Bra reluctantly let go, looked at her brother one more time, and walked away. "Goodbye, Bra."
Bra handed her ticket to the woman at the gate, and walked through the doors, afraid to look back at her brother, and fighting the urge to stay. Bra disappeared into the corridor, as Trunks turned his back to the gate, and began to walk away.
"Trunks!" he heard a voice call. He quickly flipped around to see Bra at the door of the gate. "I love you, onii-chan! I'll be back someday! Ja ne! And remember, tell Pan-chan you love her! I love you! Goodbye!" Bra said and ran back down the corridor.
"Goodbye, Imoto-chan."
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Somewhere down this road, I know someone's waiting
Years of dreams just can't be wrong
Oh arms will open wide, I'll be safe and wanted
Finally home where I belong
Well starting here my life begins
Starting now I'm learning fast
Courage see me through
Heart I'm trusting you, on this journey to the past
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
~*~Two Years Later~*~
"Everyone, Pan and I have an announcement to make," Trunks said as he stepped onto a platform above everyone at Capsule Corp. Which included the Son family, Krillin and his family, and the other Z senshi, even Piccolo. "We're getting married."
"Ah! Grandchildren!" Bulma yelled.
"And great-grandchildren!" Chichi yelled, hugging Bulma.
"Congratulations, sweetheart," Gohan said, hugging his daughter. He had approved of Trunks only a short while ago, but although he didn't admit it, he knew Trunks would take care of her.
"Thanks, daddy," Pan said hugging her father. 'Bra, I wish you were here,' Pan said.
"Pan, can I talk to you. I mean, like, in private?" Trunks asked nervously.
"Uh, sure." Pan said as Trunks lead her to another room. "What's wrong, Trunks?"
"I'm not sure when we can get married, Panny."
"What?!" Pan exclaimed angrily. "Are you telling me you don't want to marry me anymore! Why did you even propose-"
"No Panny, it's no that at all," Trunks said cutting her off. She stopped yelling, and looked at his sad, but serious face.
"Trunks? What happened? What's wrong?" Pan asked terrified something horrible had happened. A tear slipped down Trunks cheek and Pan quickly sat down next to him and wiped it away, placing her hand on his shoulder.
"It's Bra."
"What do you mean? What about her? Do you know something?"
"Yes. I was there when she left. I was the only one who knew about it. I'm not sure where she went, I just know she took a ticket to America, someplace in California, but I bet she's moved by now."
"You mean, she didn't just disappear, she ran away?"
"I guess you could say that, Pan."
"But, Trunks, what does that have to do with us?"
"When-when Bra left, I made her a promise," Trunks choked the words out, and Pan placed her arm around him. "I promised we wouldn't get married until-until she came back."
Pan gasped. "You mean...how...she...know?" Pan sputtered.
"She knew I loved you when she left. I promised we wouldn't get married until she came home. And Pan, I know I'm going to sound like a complete baka, but I don't know when I can marry you."
"Oh, Trunks, it's okay. I would love to have Bra here."
"Really?"
"Yeah. She's my best friend, like my sister. Of course I want her there."
"So even if we have to wait awhile, we'll still get married?"
"Of course, Trunks."
"Pan, I love you even more than the day you were born!" He said hugging her.
Pan smiled. "I love you."
"I love you, too." They pulled away from each other slightly, looking into each other's eyes. They pulled each other into a passionate kiss.
"Get a room," a voice behind them said. The pair pulled away instantly. They turned, and Pan gasped.
"Bra!"
"The one and only," Bra smiled.
"Oh my Dende, Bra I'm so happy to see you!" Pan said as she rushed over to her friend and hugged her.
"Yeah, it's great to see you, too, Pan." The girls let go, and Bra turned to Trunks.
"Imoto-chan," he said without a wave emotion in his voice. The stared at each other, neither one smiling. Pan stood there looking back and forth at the two.
Finally, a grin spread on Trunks's face. And he got up and hugged his sister tightly. "Welcome home, imoto-chan. You had no idea how much I wanted to tell mm and dad."
"Yeah, well, thank you for not spilling on me."
"And it looks like you kept my promise," Bra said looking at Trunks and Pan with an evil grin. The pair blushed. "Yeah, well, you know," Trunks said.
"Uh huh," Bra said sarcastically.
"So, where is daddy?"
"In there. And Bra, I'm not sure he'll act too happy around you. He's been different since you left, and even though you're back now, I'm not sure he'll act, well forgiving."
"Yeah, I know. But I have to see him."
"All right. Let's go then."
"Yeah."
Bra took a deep breath, and Trunks pushed the door open, with Pan's arm entwined with his, ad Bra following.
"Hey, guys. Where did you two go?" Videl teased.
"Uh, just talking," Trunks said.
"Uh huh, sure," she smile and walked away.
Bra was now terrified, she wasn't sure she could handle this anymore. She quickly clung to Trunks's arm. He looked down at her and smiled. She was still his little sister.
"Trunks, even when you're engaged you have beautiful girls clinging to you," Goten said.
"Uh yeah," Trunks said backing away, not wanting anyone to recognize his sister before she was with her parents again.
"Trunks, I didn't know you were going to have another guest," Bulma said coming up to him.
"Yeah, well, mom. It was an unexpected surprise."
"I guess so," Bulma said eyeing Bra.
"Aren't you going to introduce me, Trunks?"
"Uh, yeah. Why don't you introduce yourself?" Trunks said looking at Bra.
"Uh, sure," Bra said nervously. "Hello, Mrs. Briefs. I'm Trunks friend from America."
"Ah, I see. How did you meet my son?"
"Oh, uh, I met him at a conference in the states."
"Oh I see." Bulma said suspiciously. "Are you alright, you seem a bit jumpy?" Bulma said, staring her straight in the eyes.
"Uh, me, no I'm not jumpy. Just, uh, just jetlag!" she exclaimed.
"Oh. Well, why don't you meet my husband Vegeta," Bulma said dragging Vegeta over to them.
"Vegeta, this is Trunks friend from the states. This is, uh I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name," Bulma said still pushing her. Vegeta looked at her, but did not say a word. And Bra didn't bother to respond to Bulma.
"Excuse me, miss?" she said irritated.
"Daddy-" Bra whispered.
"What?" Bulma exclaimed. "What did you say?"
"Daddy," Bra said loud enough for her to here, she flung her arms around Vegeta, and surprisingly, he returned the hug.
"Daddy," Bulma whispered. "Oh my Dende, daddy." Bulma said realizing who the girl was. "Bra!"
"Mother." Bra said, not sure if her mother was forgiving her or not.
"Welcome home sweetheart," Bulma said crying and wrapping her arms around her daughter.
"Oh, mom," Bra said crying.
"Welcome home," Bulma repeated, patting her daughter on the back.
By now everyone in the room was looking at them. "Bra?" A voice questioned from behind her. Bra pulled away from her mother and turned to see Marron and Uub.
"Marron!" Bra exclaimed and hugged her friend.
"Welcome back, Bra."
"Thanks," she said smiling.
She turned to Uub, who was holding a baby in his arms. "Marron is this yours and Uub's baby?" Marron nodded.
"Oh, she's beautiful! What is her name?"
"Ling."
"Oh, that's a beautiful name!" Bra said smiling at the baby.
"Hey, Bra," Uub said.
"Oh, hello Uub-kun," Bra said wrapping her arms lightly around him, trying not to hurt the baby.
"B-chan," someone said.
Bra turned and looked at Goten. "Goten..." Bra whispered.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Heart don't fail me now
Courage don't desert me (courage see me through)
Home, love, family; there was once a time I must have had them too
Home, love, family; I will never be complete until I found you (heyyy)
One step at a time
One hope then another
Who knows where this road may go?
Back to who I was
On to find my future
Still my heart still needs to know
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
"Welcome back, B-chan." He said, smiling as brightly as ever to her.
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A/N: The next part of this fic will be up as soon as I can get it up, so please R&R! And tell me if I should continue or not! And flamers, please be gentle!
Chapter II: Secrets Revealed