A/N: K, here goes an attempt for the second chapter. * Cowers slightly * Be gentle…^_^;
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Gravity
Chapter Two
~ Pan's POV ~
Something was buzzing; it was annoying to say the least. I pulled my face out of my pillow and inspected the perfect indentation of my face as I aimlessly swung my hand in the general direction of my nightstand, my alarm clock the unsuspecting victim. It took a few swings before I heard it fly across the room and lodge itself in the wall. "4:30" it read before the digital numbers disappeared. I grunted something about stupid alarm clocks and walls before I forced myself out of bed. I defiantly wasn't a morning person.
My spirit seemed to rise a little when I remembered why I was waking up in the wee hours of the morning. Yup, today was finally it, I was going into space. I remembered the time Trunks had to dress as a woman, "I wonder was 17 would look like in a dress." I pondered out loud. I quickly dismissed the slightly disturbing thought as I found my way into my bathroom. I looked like shit, my hair looked as if I were a raven haired super sayain, I had black bags under my eyes, and I'm sure I stunk. I didn't take a shower before I went to bed last night and noticed I didn't change either.
I sighed as I turned on the shower. The water streamed down from the shower attachment and soon filled the room with steam. "I hope all our hard work isn't in vain." I said out loud before stripping off my soiled clothing and stepped into the shower.
~ 17's POV ~
18 graciously let me stay with her and Krillin the night before my departure. She was already awake and preparing breakfast in the kitchen while Krillin read the newspaper while sipping on his orange juice. I don't know, maybe it'd be a good thing to get away from this for a while. I placed the last of my capsules in a thin silver case and placed it in my pocket as I sat across from Krillin at the table. "Morning." I greeted as I poured myself a glass of juice. Krillin peeked over the top of his newspaper and smiled at me. Damn, he always was a morning person, sometimes it's enough to slap him across the face, but I didn't feel too prone to do so this specific morning. 'Must be a brother-in-law thing, everyone else seems to like him.' I thought before asking why he was looking at me in such a way.
"No reason, it's just that I thought Trunks would be the one to go back into space. Him or Bulma." Krillin stated with unmistakable grin.
I grunted as I started to pick at the grapefruit in front of me. I really didn't care what he thought, it was just a simple mission. 'Get the dragon balls and come back, how hard can that be?' I thought and I 'accidentally' stabbed my grapefruit with a little too much force. The juice squirted out from the offended fruit and hit the other one sitting across the table from me. "Sorry Krillin." I smirked as I resumed my task.
"Pan really is a lovely girl. I wonder if she's leaving anyone behind?" 18 wondered out loud as she flipped one of the pancakes.
"Pan, she's just a kid. Can't be nothing too serious." Krillin joked.
"She's 25 Krillin!" 18 scolded. "By that age, her mother and grandmother already popped out their first kid."
I groaned, I hated it when they fought. It wasn't the fact that my sister might get emotionally hurt, (I doubt that) but it was the simple notion that after a while all their words get blurred into one big long annoying screeching noise. I have to pinch myself to make sure I'm awake and this isn't just my alarm clock going off. Sure enough, I was awake. Damn.
I glanced at my watch, '5:00' it read. I eagerly stood from my spot from the table and headed towards the door. Maybe, just maybe I can get out of the door before they notice I'm leaving and continue their bickering.
"What! No hug for you sister?" 18 spat as she ran up and swung her arms around her twin brother. "You be careful out there! And make sure Pan'll be alright."
I said I would.
"18, we're going to see them off at Capsule Corp. remember?" Krillin said lovingly to my sister as she released me from her death grip. I sighed impatiently, my sister is definitely not weak and yet her husband is treating her as if even the smallest of injuries could cause instant death or something dramatic like that. I guess that's what I don't like about him, other than that he's a nice guy.
"Well then, I guess I'll see you guys there." I said as I hurried out the door, all the while trying not to look like I was hurrying out of the house.
The cool morning breeze felt good on my skin, I could see the dew on the nearby leafs; a typical summer morning. I had to admit, it was nice. 'I hope the space ship has some sort of entertainment.' I thought as I headed off into the dark morning sky towards Capsule Corp.
~ Dende's POV ~
"I should've known one of the two would slip up." I said as I looked down to my son, Dende Junior. I know, I know, how corny right? Well I couldn't think of any other Namekian names, and seeing as how I am Earth's guardian and all I might have as well added a little touch of home to his name. "Looks like they're going to have rather interesting journey ahead of them." I stated to no one in particular.
"Dad, I'm ready." Junior stated. Looking as if he were no more than five years old, but I knew he could handle this. Not only does he possess my healing capabilities, but he also has a knack for fighting as well. Funny, I came from a long line of healers, not one of us was a fighter. I let out a slight laugh as I looked at him. He looked up to Piccolo just as Gohan did when he was younger, why he even has his clothes duplicated with great detail.
"I guess we should get going." I suggested. My son was already levitating in mid air, excitement plastered all over his face. I knew he wanted to go on this journey through space more than anything in the world. I sighed as I tried to concentrate on my ki. 'I'll never get used to this flying stuff.' I thought once more.
"Don't worry Daddy, I won't let you fall." Dende Junior grinned. I knew this was his way in saying, 'I'm better than you at something' but I decided not to reply to his behavior. He was kind and gentle kid, never wanted to see anyone in pain, which was his downfall. He was going to be my successor and part of being Kami to the Earth meant that you had watch most of the people suffer through tragedies and illnesses. I guess I'm hoping this trip will better prepare him for the future.
(*Author's Note: I know Nameks are asexual and therefore do not have a determined sex, but it's just easier to call Dende and Dende Junior 'guys' because they take the form of men and boys…*)
~ Pan's POV ~
I felt 17's ki rapidly approaching. I turned my back towards the direction he was coming and stared out on to the horizon to watch the last sun rise on my home planet. I breathed in the fresh, crisp morning air and smiled. None of the other planets I've visited in my time could ever hold a candle to Earth, my home. I sighed. If I don't stop this train of thought, I'll be home sick before I leave! I shook it off and noticed that the sun was just now peeking over Mt. Pazuo (*A/N: Sorry, I'm not sure if I spelt that right.*). I knew 17 landed on the other side of the yard, somehow I sense that he was looking at the same thing as I was and somehow knew that he'd miss it as well. "I wonder where everyone else is." I said out loud, not taking my eyes off the sunrise for even a moment in fear that I'd miss something important. I didn't know what was so important, but I trusted my instinct. I didn't hear a reply. 'I hope he's not going to be silent the whole trip.' I thought as I crossed my arms over my chest and secretly wondering what I got myself into. I sighed after noticing two familiar kis coming this way.
~ 17's POV ~
I landed in the backyard of Capsule Corp. I didn't take my eyes off that beautiful sunrise for one moment, neither did she. Pan, so I'll be spending the next year or so with you, huh? I guess I kind of feel bad about never showing up to social functions, and then maybe if I did, I may know what I'm getting myself into. I heard her say something, but didn't quite understand it, I presume I was too in-depth with thinking I disregarded the outside world. I noticed the sun was rising high into the sky, when I felt two kis coming this way. One must've been Dende's and I'm guessing the other is his beloved son. I grinned at the thought before I started wondering how Dende reproduced, then wondering if Piccolo would ever do so. My thoughts were interrupted by feeling the presence of the pair, that's when I notice the sky was fully lit and my thinking made me miss the sunrise.
Damn.
I turned around to face the two, it was uncanny; they were identical, only one looked like a mini-me form of Dende in Piccolo's clothing. I saw Pan flash the pair a warm smile before walking up to them, bowing and apologizing for blurting out to everyone about Junior. That's when I heard it.
~ Junior's POV ~
Father and I landed in the backyard of Capsule Corp. of course he landed a little shakily at first, but I grabbed onto his side to ensure an almost smooth landing. I grinned up at him as I let go and he smiled back a 'thank you.' That's when I saw them for the first time, the two people that I'd be spending the next chapter of my life with. I noticed the girl first she was watching the sunrise. Her long ebony hair fell freely to her mid back, an orange bandana wrapped around her head. She wore a pair of torn up jeans, a black tank top, and what looked like old tennis shoes. I also noticed she had a grey flannel tied around her waist, I sensed her ki, pretty high for a girl; I knew that that was just the tip of the ice berg; as that was the story for most of the Z fighters.
Then I turned to see a guy, he didn't seem old, in fact he looked no older than the girl. I was sure he was much older than her because my father told me of the time when him and his sister were once ruthless androids that turned good. I smirked after noticing his orange bandana that was tied around his neck. 'I wonder if I should have an orange bandana.' I thought as I scratched the back of my head. I don't know though, the guy didn't seem too happy. But then again, I couldn't see the girl's face either, so I wasn't sure what my father had gotten me into.
I heard my father clear his throat. The girl turned around and all my doubts about her were washed away. She had a smile that could warm even the coldest of hearts; I could tell that I liked her already. She bowed, maybe to show respect towards my father. I'm not sure why, but she started apologizing for telling everyone about me. I smirked at the goofy smile she gave next after my father said it was quite all right. "He'll be coming with you two." My father announced.
~ Pan's POV ~
Did I just hear what I think I just heard? It sounded like Dende just said that his son would be joining them on the space journey. I asked if I heard correctly and Dende nodded. I looked over to 17 to see what his reaction was only to find that he was just as shocked as I was. "Um, I don't think we have enough food." I said while patting my sayain stomach.
Dende smiled, "Us Nameks only drink water." He affirmed.
"Oh, then I guess that issue is out of the way." I said cheerfully. I liked the idea of having someone so young and innocent on the trip with us. I wonder what 17 was thinking right now. I wonder if he's thinking about going home. I shook off that thought, "Well, I'm all for it, but where are you going to sleep?" I asked more so to myself than to Dende Junior. "We only have two beds." I said thoughtfully.
It was so painfully obviously, why didn't I think of that first. I mentally smacked myself. "Oh never mind, I packed extra capsules, I believe I have a few mattresses somewhere on board." I said sheepishly as I rubbed the back of my neck.
"Great." Dende said. "Why don't you go take a look inside the ship Junior, I just need to have a word with Pan and 17 really quick."
I smiled at the young boy and he smiled back before running into the large space pod. I watched 17 walked over to us and cross his arms. "You still coming?" I asked him as he reached us.
He nodded as he looked at Dende. "Cute kid." He said rather emotionless. Great, I'll be spending the next year with another version of Vegeta. I sighed.
"I just wanted to tell you that I trust you two to bring him back in one piece." Dende sighed. 17 and I nodded. I felt my parents', Goten's, and grandmother's ki approaching slowly. Apparently they were all arriving via air car, out of respect of the elder Chichi who never learned how to fly. Krillin's, 18's and Marron's kis were just becoming sensible while Vegeta's ki flared from inside his house, it seemed the residence of Capsule Corp. were just now waking up. I smiled. "Well, it looks like this show is about to get underway." I smirked as I rubbed my hands together. "Dende, I'd be happy to give you the a tour of my ship before the others find their way here if you'd like. It'd be good for both 17 and Junior." I offered as I started inside the ship, 17 and Dende closely behind me.
A/N: So, what'dya think? Be honest? People have asked me if I hated Marron, no I don't. People have asked me if I hated Yamcha, once again, no I don't. And I'm pretty sure people are going to ask if I hate Krillin, the answer to that would be HELL NO! I LOVE KRILLIN! HE'S ONE OF MY FAVORITE CHARACTERS!!! (I wonder why I don't have any fics about him….I'll have to work on that….)
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