A/N: It took me awhile to think of what to write next

A/N: It took me awhile to think of what to write next. I haven't thought of anything yet but I guess I'll just type what comes to my head. In this chapter, Bra is introduced in to the story and you get to see what happens between Marron and Goten. And I may get to Uubu, if not, he'll be in the next chapter. So read!!!!

For the Love of the Princess

By: Psylocke

Chapter 3

In the ballroom of Vegeta's palace:

"What are you doing?!" said the rampaging queen, "I said I want the tables over there, not here! And those floral arrangements are too boring, spruce them up a bit! This isn't a regular ball we're having, it's special! Everything needs to be perfect!"

All the servants sighed and continued their work.

Bulma inspected every inch of the grand ballroom, making sure it was just right. She found her husband standing in the corner.

"Vegeta, I'm so tired! I've been doing too much work. This whole ball planning stuff sure has taken a lot out of me."

"Work?! You call yelling at the servants work?!"

"Well, it's hard work telling people what to do. You should know that," she began fanning herself with her hand, "It sure is hot in her. I need some air." She walked out on to one of the balconies that connected to the ballroom. She found her daughter out there.

Bra had her elbows propped up on the stone railing. Her head was tilted down, looking at the vast ocean that lay ahead of her.

"Hey," said Bulma, coming to her daughter's side.

"Hey mom."

"What are you doing out here?"

"Just wanted to get away from the hectic scene in there," she pointed toward the ballroom, "And to think."

"About what?"

"Oh, nothing in particular. Just thinking."

"About Goten?" asked a smiling Bulma.

"What?!" Bra turned to her mother.

"I know you. You had a crush on him. Am I right?"

"Yeah, but that was like when I was seven. It was just a crush, I am so over him."

"Really? I heard he's really cute now. Are you sure you're not still interested in him?"

"I'm sure… besides, I heard his been dating Marron." Bra looked back towards the ocean.

"WHAT?!" asked the surprised Bulma, "How do you know that?"

"I have my sources. I even heard a rumor that he may propose to her." Bra sighed.

"OH NO!" Bulma screamed, "This is terrible!"

"Huh?" Bra was now curious over her mother's weird actions, "Why's it terrible?"

"Marron can't marry Goten! I wanted her to marry Trunks!"

"Trunks doesn't like her, mom. He told me himself."

"He what?! Oh, he can't say that! He hasn't seen her in years," Bulma began walking back in to the ballroom, "Where is Hilda? I need to know for sure if Marron is marrying Goten. That would be terrible. It'll ruin everything."

Bra shook her head, 'That would be terrible. Terrible for me, not Trunks." She sighed again, 'If only…"

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At the Son Palace:

"May I help you?" asked Helga to the young woman who entered the castle.

"Yes," Hilda pulled out an envelope from her purse, "This is an invitation from her majesty, Queen Bulma, to the Royal Son family. She is inviting the family to a ball at the Queen's palace."

"Hmmm… interesting," Helga took the invitation, "I'll make sure the King and Queen receive it immediately."

"Thank you very much," Hilda left.

"A ball? This'll be fun," Helga proceeded to the throne room. She found the Queen sitting on her throne and the King pacing the floor.

"Where is Pan? Lord Uubu is due to arrive any moment. That girl is always late." Gohan sat on his throne.

"Stop worrying Gohan," Videl noticed the approaching Helga, "Oh, hello Helga."

"Hello your Majesty," Helga bowed and handed the envelope to Videl, "It is an invitation from Queen Bulma to a ball at her palace."

"Hmmm?" Videl opened the envelope, "Yes it is. How wonderful!"

Gohan took the invitation. "It is to be held in two days."

"Two days?!" Videl stood up immediately, "We need to pack. I need a new dress! Pan needs a new dress! Helga, you need a new dress!"

"I… I do?" Helga backed away.

Gohan sighed. 'What is with woman and these parties? They always go crazy.'

"Your highness," Helga tried calm her down, "I'll take care of everything."

"What?" Videl sat back down, "I'm sorry. We have tomorrow to get ready. Well, I want you to go to the designers and get them to draw up some gorgeous dresses and bring them back to me. Pan and I will… I mean, I will chose the dresses that I like."

"I'll leave immediately," Helga bowed once again and left the room.

"I can't wait to dance all night long," Videl rose from her seat and began to dance around the room.

"Yes, and I can't wait to eat all night long," Gohan patted his stomach.

"You won't have time to eat, silly," Videl stopped in front of him, "You'll be dancing with me."

"What?!" Gohan jumped behind his chair, "I don't know how to dance."

"It's not that hard," Videl extended her hand, "You taught me how to fly and I'll teach you how to dance."

"But flying is easy."

"And so is dancing. You just need to learn."

"Okay…" Gohan joined his wife. They "danced" for a couple of minutes.

"Gohan!!! Stop stepping on my feet," Videl sighed, "This is going to be harder then I thought."

Suddenly a guard entered the throne room. "Your highness, Lord Uubu's air ship is approaching the castle."

"Thank you," Gohan looked at the gold clock up on the wall, "He's on time. Guard, please find the princess and bring her here."

The guard saluted and left the room.

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Marron entered the Son Palace. Helga was on her way out.

"Why hello Lady Marron," Helga waved.

"Helga, hello," Marron waved back, "Do you know where I can find Prince Goten."

"Um… last I saw, he was in his room. You should check there first," Helga smiled, "He sure was cheerful this morning. He must be expecting you."

"Oh."

"Well, I better get going. Have a good day miss," Helga was on her way again.

'He's cheerful? I can't tell him now,' Marron was now feeling guilt for what she is about to do, 'Well… Hilda was just here. Maybe she told him something about Bra.'

Marron smiled. 'That has to be it. Maybe Bulma wants Goten to marry Bra. That must be why he's cheerful too. This is perfect, he won't be sad now."

Marron, with her new found confidence, proceeded to Goten's chambers. She passed by the Pan's room.

'I wonder what all the screaming is about?' thought Marron. She shrugged and continued her walk. She approached his chamber doors. She lightly knocked on the door. She heard a 'come in' and so she entered.

Goten turned around from his place at the window. "Marron, I've been waiting for you."

"You have?" Marron was starting to feel nervous.

"I've been waiting for a long time," Goten had that goofy smile on his face. He was also starting to feel nervous. He took Marron's hands in to his, "I have something to tell you."

"You do!" Marron was now sure of her assumption, "I have something to tell you too!"

"Really? Well, then you go first."

"Alright," Marron let go of Goten's hands, "Well, I'm pretty sure I know what you want to tell me."

"You do?!" Goten thought his perfect proposal was ruined.

"And I totally agree!" Marron smiled.

"You what?!" Goten was now confused.

"Yeah. We really haven't been much of a couple, more like regular friends. And so, I think that it would be best if we would just be friends. So we can have the relationships that we really want." Marron smiled once more.

Goten was shocked, speechless. His proposal was ruined. His life was ruined.

Marron giggled, "I see you're stunned. I guess I would be surprised too if someone knew exactly what I was about to say. Right?"

Goten nodded, unaware of his action.

"Goten you're wonderful!" Marron gave him a kiss on the cheek, "See you at the ball!" Marron left his room.

'Just friends? Other relationships? Ball? What was she talking about?!' Goten was very confused, but most of all, heartbroken. His world was shattering in front of him. His love was gone, 'Why?!'

He took the engagement from his pocket. He opened the tiny boxy, looked at the ring, and crushed it, effortlessly, in his hand.

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Pan, now decked out in jewels and silk, emerged from her room to see a very cheerful Marron walking down the hall.

"She sure looked happy," Pan smiled, "Oh yeah! Goten must have proposed to her! That's right! Hey, here he comes now."

'I have nothing left…' Goten thought as he walked, oblivious of where he was going.

"Hey congratu-," Pan stopped. Goten walked by her, as if she wasn't there, his face emotionless, "Wow. I guess his still a little stunned that she said yes."

Goten walked on.

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Well, that is the end of chapter three. Review

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