A/N: Well, I know this has taken me forever to post

A/N: Well, I know this has taken me forever to post. I had this major writer's block. It was huge! More like a wall. But after some help from my friend (thanks Pepto!), I got my sledgehammer and knocked down that wall that was blocking my ability to write. Anyhoo, today I introduce Uubu in to this story and you get to see what he's all about and blah blah blah. Enough talking! On to the story!

For the Love of the Princess

by: Psylocke

Chapter 4

"Sooo… Guard man," Pan began walking backwards, facing the guard, "Where you taking me?"

"The king gave me orders to bring you to the throne room."

"Ohhhh. So I guess that Uubu guy is here now or something, eh?" asked the princess.

"Yes, Lord Uubu's air ship has probably landed at the landing site by now," said the guard looking at his watch, "And Princess, could you please walk the right way before you trip or fall."

"Me fall? Ha! You must be joking," Pan placed her hands on her hips, "I am a princess. Princesses do not fall. I am graceful; I glide across the floor, like a swan glides across a pond. I… AAAHHHHH!!!"

"Princess! Watch your… step," The guard began running down the staircase after the rolling princess. She landed at the bottom with a thud.

"Ouch… I think I bruised my butt," Pan slowly rose to her feet. "These stupid high heels."

"Princess! Are you okay?" asked the guard.

"Of course I am," Pan straightened out her dress and placed her crown back upon her head, "I am a princess after all. Like I said, I'm graceful."

"Falling down the staircase is not categorized under grace," the guard began walking, "Please, let's keep going."

"Alright, I'll walk forward this time," Pan sighed, "Hey Guard man, what do you think this Uubu guy wants to talk about?"

"I wouldn't know Princess. I'm just a guard," he stopped at the entrance of the throne room.

"Well, it was nice talking to you Guard man! Wish me luck!" The guard bowed and left the Princess to walk alone.

"Alright," she took in a breath, "Let's see what this dude wants." She slowly entered the throne room. Her father and mother were sitting on their thrones. Pan noticed the gentleman standing next to her father. He was tall, dark, and held a big smile on his face. He was staring at her.

'I guess the guy with the weird hair is Uubu,' she avoided his eyes, 'Must he stare like that?'

"It's nice of you to join us, Pan," Gohan was a little mad of her tardiness.

"Sorry father," she smiled, "It takes a long time to get in to one of these big ol' dresses. Heh."

"Right. Anyway, Lord Uubu is here for a very important business type matter, concerning you, my daughter." Gohan said.

'I know nothing about business, so why am I here?' Pan was getting impatient, "Uh-huh, go on."

"And Lord Uubu's family has been very loyal to our family and kingdom," Gohan sighed, then smiled at his daughter.

'Oh no. I do not like that smile.' Pan began feeling uneasy.

"And as a sign of our gratitude," Gohan continued, "And appreciation for their loyalty to the Son kingdom, I have granted Lord Uubu permission to have your hand in marriage."

"What?!" Pan was utterly confused.

"What's wrong Pan?" asked Gohan.

"What's wrong?! What's wrong?!" Pan screamed, "What's wrong is that he wants to marry my hand! I've never heard of anyone wanting to marry a hand!" Everyone fell to the ground.

Gohan couldn't hold back his laughter, "No Pan, Lord Uubu doesn't want to marry your hand."

"Oh," Pan was now a little embarrassed, "My bad."

"Your father meant," Videl started, "That Lord Uubu wants to marry you, dear."

Pan froze. "Uh…. um…. what?"

"Your lucky Pan," Gohan put his hand on Uubu's shoulder, "He's very noble man. A man of integrity and high admiration. He promises to treat you like a goddess."

"I will spoil her royally," Lord Uubu said, "Her every wish will be met."

"Pan? Why do you not speak," asked Gohan.

'WHY?! Well, for one thing I don't know the guy!' Pan held back her anger, "Well father, I am a little disappointed that I had no say in the matter."

"Why the disappointment?" Gohan asked Pan, "I have chosen a most eligible man for you."

"But father," Pan was getting annoyed, "I do not like the fact that I no nothing about this man and that he knows nothing about me. But I guess that doesn't matter in marriage. Right father?!"

"Oh," Gohan felt sad for not thinking of his daughter's feelings.

"I know!" an idea popped in to Videl's head, "How about we let Lord Uubu come with us to Queen Bulma's ball. We are staying there a few days. And this way Pan and Lord Uubu can get better acquainted."

"What a brilliant idea my dear!" Gohan exclaimed, "What do you say Pan?"

'Hell no.' Pan plastered a fake smile, "Oh, I love the idea."

"Great! Then it's settled. Lord Uubu, I'm sure you wouldn't mind staying here before we leave for the ball."

"Of course, I don't mind," he looked at Pan, "Staying here would give me more time to get to know this beautiful angel."

'Oh spare me,' Pan returned a beautiful fake smile, 'Could he be more corny?'

"Terrific," Gohan motioned for some servants to come near, "They will show you to your room."

"Thank you your majesty," Lord Uubu bowed and descended down the few steps to Pan. He took her hand in to his and kissed it, "I hope we can talk together, later on."

"Um… sure," Pan nodded and watched him leave the room. She ran up to her mother and father.

"Ah Pan," he hugged his daughter, "You're going to be a beautiful bride."

"Thanks, I guess," she broke the hug, "Um daddy, could I talk to mom alone?"

"Hm? Sure, dear. You two are probably going to discuss wedding gowns and such. I don't wanna be bored to death."

"Thanks daddy," Pan hugged him.

"I'm kind of hungry anyway," his stomach growled very loudly, "Heh. I mean, I'm very hungry." He departed from the room.

"Mom!" Pan whined, "How could you let this happen?"

"Pan calm down," Videl tried to settle her daughter.

"I don't want to marry that guy. I can't marry someone I don't love. You have to understand what I'm feeling mom! Don't you?"

"Yes Pan," Videl smiled, "That's why I suggested he come with us."

"I don't understand mom. How is that going to keep me from marrying him? It's just going to make things worst."

"No it's not. When he comes with us, it'll show you how much you long for the love of someone else."

"Someone else? Who?" Pan asked.

"You'll see," Videl assured her daughter.

"Okay," Pan sighed, "I don't know who or what you're talking about but, if it keeps me from marrying Uubu, then I guess I trust you."

"You better trust me," Videl laughed, "I am your mother, after all. I know everything."

"Sure," Pan began walking down the steps, "I hope you know what you're talking about."

"I do, Pan," Videl said, 'I just hope you realize who I'm talking about.'

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"This is terrible! Terrible, terrible, terrible!!!" Bulma stormed through the palace, "Where is Hilda? She has to be back by now. HILDA!!!!"

"I am here, your majesty," Hilda came out of a room, "I delivered the invitations just like you asked."

"That's good," Bulma sighed, "But you must tell me."

"What?"

"While you were visiting Marron, did she mention anything about dating Goten or perhaps being engaged to him?"

"Goten? No she didn't mention him at all. I'm sure they're not dating, your highness," Hilda remembered, "I told her about Trunks and she was really excited."

"She was? That's wonderful! I don't know where Bra gets here information from," Bulma was happy once again, "Oh, Hilda! Won't Marron make such a beautiful bride?"

"Yes, she's still lovely," Hilda said, "She won't be the only bride though."

"Hmmm?"

"As I was in the Son palace, I heard many of the people talking about Lord Uubu. Apparently he's come to King Gohan to ask for Pan's hand in marriage."

"PAN'S GETTING MARRIED? That's wonderful too!!!" Bulma screamed.

Trunks heard Bulma's shrill voice from his room.

'She's what?' Trunks walked out to his balcony, 'Pan's getting married. I can't believe it…I won't believe it. I can't imagine my little Panny getting married to any guy but…but to me.' Trunks returned to his room and walked out the doors. Two servant girls were walking by and chatting.

"Did you here that?" said servant girl #1.

"What?" asked servant girl #2.

"Queen Bulma said that Princess Pan was going to marry Lord Uubu." They continued to walk by.

'Lord Uubu, eh? Humph, I'm sure he's coming with the Son family to the ball. He's not getting my girl.' With that, Trunks headed toward his training arena.

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Goten laid back against the grass. The rays of the sun warmed him. He watched the trees as they slowly swayed back and forth in the gentle breeze. He would come here, to this exact spot where his father brought him when he was little, to think and to forget. Usually he would come to this spot on the rolling hills to be alone, to get away from whatever was bothering him. He hadn't been there for a while, for it seemed like his life was perfect. But now, he was back and this time to forget. He was never good at going to people for help or advice. He had thought about going to his mother after the break up but he knew exactly what she would've said:

"That vixen!!! I knew it, she was never right for you. Nobody breaks my little boys heart and gets away with it! I'll teach her a lesson!"

Goten shook his head. 'That wouldn't have been pretty,' Goten sighed, 'But why did she do it.'

He sat up. It just didn't make since to him. Why did she do that? Why did she break up with him so suddenly? 'Why? Did I do something wrong? That has to be it. What did I do to her?'

He suddenly stood up. "Damn it Marron! What did I do to you that was so wrong!?" He screamed to the world. He fell back to his knees.

"Hey, I don't think your mother would like it if she heard you use language like that."

Goten immediately recognized the voice and looked up towards the sky. He could see a blurry image of his father in the clouds.

"The only thing you did to her, was love her too much, my son."

"Dad, I gave her all my love," Goten closed his eyes, "And she threw it right back at me!"

"I know but perhaps she didn't understand just how much you did love her. If she did, she wouldn't have left you. She wasn't the one, Goten."

"I was convinced she was," Goten slammed his fist in to the ground, "How do I find the one then? Do I wait till she breaks my heart then move on? I won't be able to stand it again! I am not going to let another break my heart!"

"Calm down, Goten. We can't just give up because things aren't the way we want them to be. That's not how I taught you. Never give up. She's out there."

"But how do I know it's her? What if I'm too blind to notice her?"

"Follow your heart. Its eyes are always open. And besides, there's no way you're going to miss this girl!" Goku winked and slowly faded away.

"What?! Dad…" Goten sighed, "He's gone. He always does that, he tells me something I want to know more about and leaves."

Goten laughed, 'Dad's right. I guess Marron wasn't the one for me. There is no way I'm going to sulk around all day. You know what they say Marron, what comes around, goes around.'

Goten stood up once again and looked at his surroundings. He looked up at the hot sun and then down at the sparkling lake. J

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Well, that concludes the fourth chapter of For the Love of the Princess!

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