Disclaimer: I am disclaiming once again

Disclaimer: I am disclaiming once again. But what is it that I am disclaiming? Nobody knows….

A/N: Well, to start things off, I would like to thank you all who reviewed the last chapter. It made me happy to see them! In this chapter, Goten and Marron are going to be introduced into the story. Goten and Marron have been going out for about two years, but do not fear faithful G/B fans, that's going to change. On to the story!

For the Love of the Princess

by: Psylocke

Chapter 2

A loud, shrill scream could be heard through out the palace. A spiky haired prince stood at the door of his niece's room wondering what the screaming was about! Helga emerged from the room.

"What's going on in there?" asked the curious prince.

"Oh," said Helga, shaking her head, "We're are trying to get the young princess ready for her guest."

"What's with the yelling?" He peered in to the room. Pan had some icky stuff on hair face.

"AAAHHHHH!!!!!" yelled the princess, "What is on my face?!"

"Why your majesty, it's called a mud mask," said one of the servant girls.

"MUD?! Your putting mud on my face?"

"It'll make your skin nice and smooth," said another servant.

"Are you sure there aren't any worms crawling on my face?"

Goten closed the door, 'I'm glad I'm not a girl.'

"Is there anything you will be needing, Prince Goten?" asked Helga.

"No, I'll be fine." He excused himself and began walking again to his room. He entered through the tall doors into his chamber.

"Hey Scruffy!" he said to the fat dog who was occupying his bed, "Come and look at this, boy." The dog obeyed and came to his master's side.

Goten pulled out a little black velvet ring box from his jacket pocket. He opened it, revealing a sparkling diamond engagement ring. It was a gold band with a fairly large diamond in the middle with two emeralds side stones.

"You see that Scruffy?" asked Goten pointing to the diamond, "It's a five karat diamond. Marron told me she loved emeralds, so I got these two-karat emeralds. Did you think she'll like it?"

"Woof!" Scruffy barked with approval.

"Man," said Goten, pacing the floor, "I'm so nervous. What if she says 'no'? We've been going out for two years; she has to say 'yes'. Right? What am I going to say?"

Goten knelt down on one knee in front of Scruffy.

"Scruffy, pretend your Marron," Goten said picking up Scruffy's left paw, "Marron, I can't even begin to tell you how much you mean to me. I've loved you for so long now, that I don't know what I would do with out you by my side. Life would not be worth living with out you I want to protect you from everything, with me, you'll never be harmed. Marron, I want to wake up every morning with you in my arms. Our love will never fade away, it'll only grow stronger with each passing day. So please, will you Marron… marry me?"

Scruffy licked Goten's face.

Pan suddenly entered the room.

"Oh Goten," said Pan, wiping away her invisible tears, "I heard it all! It was sooo beautiful! I can't believe Scruffy is going to be my new aunt! I'm so happy, I can't stop crying! Congratulations you two!"

Pan fell on to the floor, rolling with laughter.

"Pan!" yelled Goten, throwing a pillow at her.

"Where is a camera when you need one?" Pan calmed herself.

"I was just practicing what I was going to say to Marron! I'm not marrying Scruffy!" Goten crossed his arms.

"I'm sorry Goten, but it was funny," Pan grabbed the ring box from his hand, "Wow! It's remarkable!"

"Be careful with it," cautioned Goten, "Do you think she'll like it?"

"Of course!" Pan admired the shimmering ring, "She'll love it! It's so exquisite in design. That diamond is huge! Are you sure she won't drown with it on?"

"It's not that heavy," said Goten snatching the ring box and returning it back to his pocket.

"Soooo," said Pan slyly, "When are you going to ask her?"

"I don't know…" said Goten, now in deep thought, "I want it to be a memorable moment. I want it to be romantic. I want it to be perfect. I want…"

"Okay!" said Pan, cutting him off, "I know you want lots of things but it has to be what she wants. Remember, your asking her. Most girls dream of that fairy tale wedding and to live happily-ever-after. But she can't do it on her own, she needs her Prince Charming to help her live that dream that she's had ever since she was three years old."

"Whoa…" said Goten with shock, "That was deep. I didn't know that you were into love and stuff."

"Hey," Pan crossed her arms, "I may be a fighter but I'm still a girl. I'm a soft-spoken romantic at heart. I dream of that fairy tale wedding and living happily-ever-after too."

"Sorry."

"Hey, that's okay," she placed her hand on his shoulder, "Good luck, okay?"

"Thanks Panny."

"Anytime," Pan started walking towards the door, "I guess it's back to torture land for me. They said they're going to wax my legs next. Please, pray for me."

"Sure."

Pan walked down the long hallway back to her room. She pushed the doors open.

"I'm back!" she said in a very dramatic voice, "I'd rather die, then to be put through this torture! Kill me now!" She fainted on to the floor, well, not really.

"Is she okay?" asked one of the servants.

"You deserve an Oscar for that performance," said Helga, "Now come here so we can finish you up."

"I can't" said Pan, still on the floor, "I'm dead."

The servants sighed.

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At Duke Krillin's Estate, in the Son's kingdom:

Hilda walked up the stone steps to the front doors. She rang the door- bell.

"Yes?" asked a tall butler man.

"Um… is Duke Krillin or Duchess Juuhachigou present at the moment?"

"The Duke and Duchess are in a meeting," said the butler in a very robotic like voice.

"Oh…" said Hilda, "Well, is Lady Marron here?"

"I am here."

Hilda looked through the door, at a figure that stood at the top of a grand staircase.

"Please, come in," said Lady Marron. Hilda entered the grand mansion.

The fair-haired maiden slowly descended down the staircase. Her magenta dress swished from side to side with each step she took.

"Edgar," she said to the butler, "You maybe excused."

"Yes ma'am."

"Now please, follow me." Marron lead Hilda to an ornate sitting room. They sat.

"Lady Marron," said Hilda pulling out a manila envelope from her purse, "I come from Queen Bulma. She invites you and your family to a grand ball at her palace."

"A ball?!" asked the excited Marron.

"Oh yes! Bulma is inviting the Son family and your family to attend. It is to celebrate the ten years of peace between the two kingdoms. Queen Bulma and Princess Bra are planning right this minute."

"Bra?" asked Marron, "Oh, how is she?"

"She's as beautiful as ever. Always dressed in her best. She believes that every girl in the kingdom is jealous of her beauty. Which is probably true."

"Sounds like her," Marron smiled, "Um… how's Trunks?"

"The prince?" asked Hilda, "Oh, Prince Trunks, a very handsome one indeed. I believe I have a picture in my purse." She dug threw her purse. She pulled out a picture and handed it to Marron.

"Oh my," Marron's cerulean eyes admired the man she saw.

"Cute, isn't he?" said Hilda, "All the girls in the kingdom gawk at the poor boy. Girls camp out at the gates just hoping to catch a glimpse of him. I'm surprised that King Vegeta hasn't got annoyed by it all and blasted them away."

Marron laughed, "Vegeta's still the same."

"He'll never change," said Hilda, "Oh, I just remembered!"

"What?"

"I over heard the Queen talking to Prince Trunks about you."

"About me?"

"Yes. She was telling the prince about how perfect you would be as a queen… a queen of the Vegeta kingdom."

Marron gasped. "Trunks wants to marry me?"

"I didn't hear anything after that but that's what it seems like. You're a very lucky girl."

"I can't believe it. Trunks wants to marry me!" She was screaming with joy on the inside.

"Look at the time. I have to go to the Son palace now." Marron walked her to the front doors.

"Thank you so much," said Marron.

"It was nice meeting you Lady Marron. I wish you best and good luck with Prince Trunks!" Hilda left. Marron closed the doors.

Her heart was pounding with joy. 'Trunks wants to marry me!" thought Marron, 'Oh this is just wonderful.' She began dancing around.

She came to a sudden halt.

"Oh my Dende," she said putting a hand to her head, "How could I have forgotten that I am dating Goten. I can't believe I forgot like that."

A mischievous smile spread across her face.

"It's not like me and Goten are seriously dating," she convinced herself, "And besides, Trunks is cuter."

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Oh my Dende! Look at what is happening now! Goten wants to propose to Marron, but she wants to marry Trunks, even though she's dating Goten. So what's going to happen to this couple? To find out, you must wait for the next chapter!

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