Goten, Trunks, and Marron made their way through the sky and toward Pan's house. Trunks and Marron were flying side to side, but Goten was a foot behind them both. He was too busy thinking of the day he just had. Trunks and Marron were still talking about the movie they saw.
"So how was your movie, Goten?" asked Trunks. "Goten? Goten?!"
"Huh? What?" said Goten.
"How was your movie?" asked Trunks.
"I dunno. I assume it was good," replied Goten.
"Oh, I get it! That's my boy!" said Trunks.
"Play on, playa!" said Marron.
"Get your minds out the gutter. Tina and I left the theater early, that's all," said Goten.
"Ha! Whatever you say, Goten," said Marron. They continued flying until they found a house with a big hole in the roof. Goten laughed and pointed down to the house.
"There's the house," said Goten.
"What happened to it?" asked Marron.
"Gohan happened to it," replied Goten.
The three of them descended to the house and landed in front of it. Trunks rang the doorbell, and Videl came to the door.
"Hey guys. How were the movies?" asked Videl.
"You knew about that?" asked Goten.
"Yeah, your mom told me. So, what's her name?" asked Videl.
"...No comment," said Goten.
"Videl, we're all going to sleep over Marron's house tonight, and we were wondering if Pan could come with us," said Trunks.
"I don't have a problem with that. Go on upstairs and tell her," said Videl.
Trunks, Marron, and Goten all walked up the stairs and towards Pan's room. There was a sign on the door that read, "ENTER AND YOU DIE; ESPECIALLY IF YOUR NAME IS GOTEN". Trunks knocked on the door and waited. The door cracked slightly and Trunks could see a portion of Pan's face.
"What's the password?" asked Pan.
"Goten is stupid," answered Trunks and Marron.
"Access granted," said Pan. She opened the door and let them all in.
"You know, for my niece, you sure don't show a lot of respect," said Goten.
"When do I ever show anyone respect? Now what can I do for all of you?" asked Pan.
"Well we're having a sleepover at my house. You want to come? Your mom already said you could," said Marron.
"Really? Cool. Give me some time to pack my stuff," said Pan.
"Pan, can I use your phone?" asked Marron.
"Sure, go ahead." Pan pointed at the phone sitting next to her bed. Marron called her parents to ask if the sleepover was okay.
"Oh, Goten I heard you went on a...friendly outing today. You want to tell me about it?" asked Pan.
"No, I do not," said Goten.
"The guy is in love. He's just in denial," said Trunks.
"Hey, my parents said it's okay," said Marron.
"Okay, let's all split up, pack, and meet at Marron's house," said Trunks.
"Alright, I'll see you guys there," said Goten. He opened the window and flew toward his house.
"I'll go with him. It'll give me a chance to see my poor dad," said Pan. She followed Goten to his house.
"Alright, I'll run by my house and get my stuff," said Trunks.
"Okay, I'll let Videl know we're all gone," said Marron.
"Later," said Trunks as he climbed out the window.
"Later," said Marron as she walked out of the door.
******
"Popcorn ready?" asked Tina.
"Yup," said Bianca.
"Ready for bed?"
"Yup."
"Movies and CD's ready?"
"Yup."
"Okay, then we're ready. What do we do first?"
"Um...music?"
"Yeah, that sounds good. Put anything on."
Bianca ran to the CD player and put something in. It took for a few seconds for the song to start, and when it did, Tina's heart skipped a beat. It was "All My Life" by KC and Jojo. Tina put her hand to her heart and started thinking about Goten.
"Tina, what's wrong?" asked Bianca.
"Nothing. I just really like this song," said Tina.
Tina hummed along to the tune of the song. When it came to the chorus, Tina stretched out on her bed and sang along with it.
"All my life, I've prayed for someone like you," Tina sang. Bianca sang along with her, and the two sisters sang the song together.
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Within half an hour, Goten, Trunks, and Pan had all arrived at Marron's house. They were all gathered in Marron's room, blasting music that could have made any normal person go deaf. It was Marron's Eminem CD. Eminem actually said the dreaded "F" word fifteen times in one verse. Krillin was in the next room over, and he couldn't take the music.
"I don't get these kids and their rap music, 18. I mean all this cursing and vulgarity. It makes no sense," said Krillin.
"Oh Krillin, let the kids have their fun. Besides, I kinda like Eminem. He's got talent," said 18.
"Oh yeah, saying the 'F' word fifteen times in one verse. That's talent alright." Suddenly Krillin could hear all the kids in the one room singing along with Eminem.
"I'M SLIM SHADY, YES I'M THE REAL SHADY! ALL YOU OTHER SLIM SHADY'S IS JUST IMITATING!" yelled everyone in Marron's room.
"See, the kids have talent too," said 18.
"I need an aspirin," said Krillin.
Back in Marron's room, Pan was getting ready to do her specialty: lovelines. She could predict a person's love life just by feeling the lines on their palm. Her first subject would be Marron. Marron held out her hand while Pan read her palm.
"Okay...Marron...you will be united with the one person you want the most," said Pan.
"Really? Thanks, Pan! Do Trunks next!" said Marron.
"No way. I don't go for that voodoo stuff," said Trunks.
"It's not voodoo, Trunks. It's just natural talent. Now let me read your loveline," said Pan.
"Oh fine. But if you say I'm gay, I'll quit on the spot," said Trunks.
"Alright, give me your hand." Trunks extended his hand, and Pan took it. She closed her eyes and ran her finger along his palm. Trunks just watched her finger move along his hand. Pan stopped eventually and looked up at him.
"Well?" asked Trunks.
"Hmm...this is interesting," said Pan.
"Really? What is it?" asked Trunks.
"Trunks...you are gay," said Pan.
"That's it, I quit," said Trunks.
"I'm kidding, Trunks! I'll do it for real this time!" Pan took Trunks's hand again and scanned his palm with her eyes closed. She opened them back up after a few seconds and look at Trunks again.
"Trunks...you are going to die a virgin," said Pan.
"Alright, Pan, very funny. Enough with the jokes. Seriously, what does it say?" asked Trunks.
"Trunks...I'm not kidding. That's what it says."
Goten and Marron hit the floor hard and rolled around laughing.
"Alright, Goten, it's your turn," said Pan.
"Oh no way! I know better, you evil woman!" said Goten.
"Come on. I'll tell it to you straight," said Pan.
"Alright, but I better not find out I'm going to die a virgin like Trunks here." Pan took Goten's hand and scanned his palm with her finger, just like she had done with Trunks. After a minute, her eyes suddenly opened and she looked up at Goten with a concerned look on her face.
"Pan, what's the matter? What does it say?" asked Goten.
"I...I must have read it wrong. This can't be right," said Pan.
"Why not? What did it say?"
"Well, it wasn't really happy."
"It wasn't?"
"No. It said that the one you love will face a terrible tragedy, and not even you will be able to save her from it."
"What? Are you serious? This isn't another joke, is it?"
"No, I'm totally serious. Sorry, Goten."
"I wonder what it means?" said Marron.
"Goten, if what Pan says comes true, you know I got your back. If anything happens, you can count on me," said Trunks.
"Thanks, Trunks. Well, let's not dwell on this, okay? Let's just enjoy the rest of the night," said Goten. Deep in the back of Goten's mind, his fears were nearly confirmed. His worry for Tina became even more strong.
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"Tina, you ready for me to read your loveline?" asked Bianca.
"Sure, let's see what you can do," said Tina.
"Okay. Give me your hand." Tina extended her hand. Bianca scanned her palm, just as Pan had done. Then she looked up at Tina and smiled.
"Is it good?" asked Tina.
"Better than good,"said Bianca.
"Really? Tell me."
"It says that the one you love will fight for you when you need him the most."
"Really? Wow...does that mean...Goten? Nah, this couldn't be for real. This is just playing, right? These lovelines aren't true, right?"
"They are true. Looks like Goten will be there for you when you need him."
"I think I like this loveline thing."
And so the night went on. Tina and Bianca stayed up all night, as did Goten, Trunks, Pan, and Marron. And little did Tina and Goten know that they each had gotten their lovelines read. But how come Tina's loveline was so positive and Goten's was so negative? Could they both be true?
END OF CHAPTER FOUR