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"I think you're scaring them." Goten sits on a chair next to me.

What? I love it when I get reviews! It means that I'm not that bad of a writer!

"Didn't you take this idea?"

Shut up Goten. Anyways, I'm not yet sure who should be with who yet, not Trunks and Pan but Goten.

"What about me?'

I'm not sure if you should be with Marron or Bra. Who do you think?

Goten blushes. "Well Marron's cute and Bra's cute. they both have great personalities and well- you know."

*Blink* Yeah you see, that's why I need your guys help. Should Goten be with Bra.

*Curtain opens u with bra posing and winks at the audience. Audience claps and whistles*

Or with Marron.

*Another curtain opens up with Marron waving and blowing kisses*

Goten cheers. "You both are winners!" He turns to me. "Why can't it be both?"

*Out of nowhere comes a beer bottle and smacks Goten in the head*

Down boy. Well you guys help me out. Oh and I'm only going to put a disclaimer up every one or two chapters. Basically, disclaimers bug the hell out of me and I don't like to be reminded that I don't own DBZ/GT, YET.

Anyways, on with the drama and start reading the fic.

In The Time Of The Cherry Blossom

Chapter 2 How The Hell began

I will never forget the night when I made my life, along with my friends and family's life, a living hell. I wish I hadn't stopped Jena in her attempt to kill Frieza. Maybe then I wouldn't be here in a jail cell; hungry, sad and cold. I know I did not want to cause so much trouble. I know that I didn't want a death wish for my family and friends. But what I did that night, is unforgivable, even if most said they would have done the same thing.

When we arrived at the palace, I felt my father getting more worried. Even though Trunks, Marron, Bra, my mother, uncle, and even Vegeta were with us, my father was all to scared of what Frieza might do. Trunks held my hand when he sensed I was afraid just as much as my father.

I smiled at him.

"Don't worry," he whispered, "I'll protect you."

"Thank you Trunks." I whispered back.

"No need to thank me. It's my pleasure."

When we entered the palace, I felt as if everyone was staring at me, which they were. I even heard one woman say, "How sad, she's so young. Looks like Frieza has a new whore."

My eyes widened at that remark but Bra told me to ignore it. As we were shown to our seats, Zarbon, one of Frieza's lead officers and the one that gave us the invitation, approached our table.

He moved his green hair with the tilt of his head and smiled at me. "I'm sorry Miss Son but you will have to sit over there by the royal table."

My father seemed to take a deep breath and looked at me.

"What for?' I asked.

"You are his guest."

"So are the others."

"Yes but he would like you close tonight."

I looked at my father and he sighed.

"Would it be alright if one of us join her so she will not be alone and out of place?" my father asked.

Zarbon seemed a bit uneasy at the question but nodded. "Certainly."

My father looked at Trunks. "Trunks, will you be so kind?'

Trunks nodded and smiled. "Sure."

"Come with me." Zarbon lead us to the royal table, though I didn't see nothing royal about it. I took my seat next to Trunks and I looked across the room to try and see the others. I saw Bra wave and give a thumbs up to me which made me smile. I was so afraid of what might happen.

"Pan?"

I turned to Trunks. "Yes?"

"Don't look so worried. I can assure you nothing is going to happen."

"You don't know that for sure."

He shifted in his seat and tried to change the subject. "Did you hear from Kino?"

I felt tears in my eyes but held them back. I nodded. "Yes but my father is trying to hide his messages to me."

"Gohan's just worried, that's all."

"Yeah well maybe he shouldn't worry so much. He's starting to piss me off."

Trunks kicked me from under the table.

I glared at him. "What was that for?!" I whispered quite angrily.

He looked at me with angry eyes. "Don't you talk about your father that way."

"What do you know? I hate him so much right now. Hiding my things from me."

"I know he loves you so much that he practically begged my father to come out with us tonight, that he borrowed money from people just to send you to school! He's done a lot of things for you and for you to be so ungrateful- I can't even think of what to say to you."

I turned my face from him and looked at the table. *He's right. Father is only trying to look out for me. He must really love me to go to such lengths to keep me safe. I am so lucky but I have been so….. ungrateful.* I felt so angry with myself.

I slowly said, "I'm sorry."

Trunks calmed down a little and he told me in a more kind voice. "I understand why you are angry with him even though it's still not right. I am not the one to apologize to."

Then some trumpets blew and Zarbon stood up.

"Everyone please rise for our magnificent ruler, King Frieza!"

Everyone rose and clapped for Frieza. Eventually, Trunks and I did the same. As the "King" sat at our table I glanced over at him and frowned. Frieza turned to me but I quickly looked down.

*Bastard.* I thought.

Later that night when it came for everyone to dance, I got to speak to Bra and Marron.

Bra giggled as we stood in the corner as everyone danced and said, "So are you enjoying spending the night with my brother?"

I smiled at her not getting the hint. "Yes, very much. Why?"

Marron smiled at me. "It seems that you two are more than just friends, if you know what I mean."

My eyes widened. "What?!"

Bra giggled again. "You two make a great couple. It's really cute."

"Bra! He's like a brother to me! I would never date your brother it would be too weird."

"Do you still love Kino? Is that why you won't go after Trunks?" Marron asked.

I felt a bit sad at the mention of Kino but nodded. "Yes."

"Oh, so you do love Trunks" Marron teased.

I gasped. "I meant I sill love Kino! I didn't mean yes to both your questions!"

"Sure." Bra rolled her eyes.

"Bra I do not like your brother Trunks!"

"What about me?" Trunks came from behind me and smiled at us.

Marron and Bra started to laugh.

"Oh nothing." Marron said winking at me. I gave her an evil glare.

"Ok. Hey Pan, would you like to dance with me?" he held out his hand to me which sent Bra and Marron into more giggle fits. I glared at them then took Trunks hand.

"I would love to."

As we started to walk away, Bra and Marron stopped laughing and called to us, "Have fun!" Then they went back to laughing their heads off.

Trunks looked at me confused. "What are they laughing about?"

I shrugged. "I haven't the slightest idea. I think it's because they both think my uncle looks cute in his tuxedo."

As the music started to play, Trunks and I smiled at one another.

"So how are you doing?" he asked.

"I'm bored out of my mind. These royal parties lack meaning."

"I see." he smiled at me, "Want to go for a burger after this? Just the two of us? The food they served us looked like it was still alive."

"I think it was and I have to ask my dad first."

"Alright."

I thought of what Bra and Marron had said about Trunks and I being together. I had never really thought about it until they said that. Trunks was a good friend and he always made me happy but I don't think he liked me that way. He was like the big brother I never had and I was the sister he wished he had. Sure I loved him but by no means did I Love him. That was too awkward. Then I really thought about it. Trunks was cute. It was then that I noticed Trunks was more than cute. He was more handsome than any other man. For a minute, I had forgotten about Kino and thought about Trunks. He was very well built and of all the girls at school and even the ones that weren't at school, had all been head over heals in love with him. I then thought what it would be like to date him and blushed in spite of myself.

"Pan?" his voice interrupted my thoughts and my heart jumped at his voice.

"Y-yes?" I managed to say and looked up at him.

"Are you ok?"

"What?"

"Your face. It's all red."

I quickly looked down and blushed even more. "Um, yes I'm fine. It's just a little warm in here that's all." I mentally kicked myself.

*You idiot!* I thought. *Trunks is our friend! Not a boy friend! Well he is a boy that's a friend but that's not what I mean! He will in no way, be more than just a friend!*

*But he's so good-looking* I thought to myself and I mentally kicked myself again. *I did not just say that! We love Kino and Kino is more important to us than Trunks……. Right?*

I was so confused.

"Pan?"

"Huh?" I said not looking up.

"The song is over. We can stop dancing now."

I blushed and stopped. "Oh um… you're a good dancer Trunks."

*You're a good dancer Trunks? Gosh you're an idiot!*

"Really? I thought I was bad at it seeing how I stepped on your feet every now and then." He nervously laughed.

I blinked and looked at him confused. "You were stepping on my feet?"

"Yeah. Didn't you notice?"

I blushed again and looked away. "Of course I did, I just didn't want you to feel bad that's all."

"Oh."

"Excuse me."

Trunks ki seemed to stiffen and I looked to see what caused it. I felt my heart skip a beat or two. Lord Frieza was standing next to us. I froze.

"Would you mind if I had the next dance?" he asked me.

I looked to Trunks worried.

His face looked sympathetic and he nodded.

I too nodded at Frieza and forced a smile. "You need not ask your grace. It is your castle and you can do as you please." I said.

He laughed and nodded. "A good woman you are. I like that."

I looked at Trunks and he slowly walked away. He joined my uncle and Vegeta at the wall who were watching me carefully. I saw my father dancing with my mother and Bra and Marron were dancing with other men.

As the music started, Frieza pulled me closer to him and we began to dance.

"You are a very beautiful woman, but then again, all Asian women are beautiful." he said.

"Thank you for saying so." I replied.

"So who was that man you were dancing with?" he lowered his hand from my waist a little.

"Oh um," *If I say my boyfriend, would you move your hand back to where it was?!*, "A family friend."

"I see." Frieza gazed at Trunks. "He's quite handsome."

"I guess." *Is he gay or something?*

Then Frieza pushed me closer to him and I felt Trunks and my fathers ki rise but fall back down.

I stepped backward which offended Frieza but I quickly said, "Your medallion is hurting me." I looked at his chest. The necklace which he had been wearing was hard and spiky.

He looked down and laughed. "Oh sorry." he flipped it over his shoulder. "Better?"

I nodded and sighed. He pulled me closer and we started to dance again.

*Sweet Dende, will this song ever end?* I thought.

"I see you are thinking. What about?"

"Oh uh,…..the law." I lied.

"The law? Why on my great planet would you be thinking of the law for?"

"Well you see, I want to become a lawyer."

He laughed. "Women aren't allowed to study the law."

"They would be if you said so."

"Is this a proposition?"

"Ummmm."

"What will you give me if I let women study the law?" His other hand came to my neck and started to stroke my hair while his other hand felt my figure up and down. I saw trunks began to walk forward but Vegeta and my uncle grabbed him, their Ki's flaring. I also felt my fathers and mothers ki go up. All of them obviously saw what Frieza was doing and all of them were pissed.

"What do you mean?" I answered, my voice shaky.

"What would a beautiful woman like yourself, have to offer an all powerful king like myself?" Just then his hand moved to my butt and he squeezed his squeezed his hand on it.

My eyes widened and I stepped back, slapping him across the face.

Everyone in the room gasped and the music stopped playing.

I stood there shocked at what I had done.

His guards ran up to us, as did my father, uncle trunks and Vegeta.

"She meant no harm your Grace." My dad said as he stood in front of me, "With your permission, we will go."

Trunks stood behind me and put his hands on my shoulders. I still stood there staring at Frieza.

Frieza looked at his guards and nodded. "Let them leave."

The guards moved away from us. Marron and Bra came up to us fast with our things. My mother came up as well with my coat and gave it to me. Then my uncle grabbed Marron by the hand, bowed to Frieza and left. Vegeta did so with Bra and my father with my mother. Trunks just slowly bowed his head and quickly pulled me out of the palace and into the car. No one said anything as we drove to Capsule Corps where everyone else was waiting.

Damn it! Why did I do that?! Should I have been proud for standing up to Frieza, or should I be ashamed for being so stupid? I soon felt proud of myself. Served him right for touching me like that! The pig! the ass hole! But I know now that I wouldn't be proud for long. I had embarrassed King Frieza, in front of many people, and that is like a death wish.

As we entered Capsule Corps, Bulma greeted us and called to Kurilin, his wife, my grandpa and grandma and Piccolo who had visited.

"Hey guys! Why the long faces?" my grandpa asked as we all sat at the long table.

"Your stupid grand daughter has signed all our death certificates!" Vegeta yelled.

My grandpa blinked confused. "Huh?"

"She slapped Frieza." Marron said a bit angry.

"She what?" Chi-Chi and Eighteen cried.

"Pan, did you really?" Kurilin asked.

I slowly nodded my head. Trunks sat by me and gave me a hug.

"Well, good!" my grandpa cheered. "I've been wanting to do that for the longest time!"

"Moron!" Vegeta yelled, "You never hit or for that matter, embarrass Frieza! Dende knows what he's going to do with us!"

"Pan, why did you do it?" Bra asked sadly, "Why didn't you think about it?"

I looked up angry. "What's there to think about?! He grabbed my ass!"

"Pan!" my mother and grandmother yelled.

"What?! If I hadn't slapped him, he would've start to grab my thigh than my breast-"

"Pan!" they yelled again. "Do not talk like that here!"

"It's true and you all know it!"

"Did you all see him touching her?" Eighteen asked.

"Yes." my father finally spoke. "We saw."

"So why didn't you do anything?" my grandfather demanded.

"What could we do? you know people can die like that!" my uncle yelled.

"So she stood up for herself. Instead of being mad at her we should be proud of her. At least one of us can stand up to Frieza."

"You idiot. Don't you get it?! Now Frieza is going to make it his personal mission to make sure our lives are miserable!" Vegeta kicked a chair.

"Hold on! If someone were to grab me anywhere I don't like I would slap him! It's an instant reaction. You can't blame her." Marron said.

"Now wait a second. What if she apologizes to him?" Bulma asked.

I stood up. "Apologize?! For what?! He was being rude to me!"

"Yes but you aren't the King." Vegeta pointed out.

"Shut up Vegeta!" I yelled

"Stupid brat. Why should I shut up? You've got a lot of explaining to do to me and the others!"

"All I did was slap him for touching me where I do not like to be touched by anyone! Is that a crime? You all should be happy that I'm not still in that palace being raped by that monster! Would you have preferred that?!"

No one said anything. They knew I was right but I knew that they were right as well.

My dad sighed deeply. "I will write a letter tomorrow and apologize."

"Gohan-" my mother started but was cut off.

"No Videl. We should apologize right away and not make things worse than what they already are." my father looked at me with sad eyes and then turned to the others once again, "I'm sorry if we have caused any trouble with you. Come on Videl. Pan. We're going home." he started out the door along with my mother.

I looked to the others and sighed. "I'm sorry. I should've thought before I reacted. But I know I did the right thing even if it wasn't smart." I slowly walked out the door.

My parents were already in the car talking amongst themselves. I looked up to the sky. It was a clear night and you could see all the stars. *Kino.* I thought, *Do you think I did the right thing?*

I saw a shooting star and smiled to myself.

The door to Capsule Corps opened and trunks came out and closed the door behind him. "Pan."

I turned to him. "What now? Am I going to be tarred and feathered?"

He smiled. "No but you still want to go out?"

I smiled. I had almost forgot our plans. What a dork Trunks was. Even through the whole situation, he hadn't forgotten about our date. *Wait a second. Date? Was that what it was?*

I crossed my arms to my chest. "I would but you have to ask my parents. I don't think they'll let me though. Especially after tonight."

"So I have to take a rain check then?" he said acting sad.

I almost laughed. "Guess so."

Then he came up to me and pulled me close. I was a bit surprised but didn't mind.

He kissed me on the forehead and whispered, "I'm glad you slapped him. to tell you the truth, I was about to go and kick his ass for touching you that way."

I laughed and smiled up at him.

"So in a way, I guess you kind of saved my life back there, huh?"

"Trunks, I didn't save your life. Quit trying to make me feel better."

"Not true. if you hadn't slapped him, then I would have fought him and all his guards would've jumped me."

I laughed.

He looked into my eyes and smiled. "You should be happy about what you did and not sad."

"But your father-"

"Never mind what my father said. He's just afraid, which is kind of weird for him, but, we all know you did the right thing. Hell, Bra and Marron would've done it."

"Thank you Trunks."

"For what?"

"For being there for me."

He paused a moment and nodded. "I will always be there for you Pan-Chan."

My father honked the horn and I said goodbye to Trunks. We drove back home and I went to bed listening to my mother and father talk to one another about the incident.

My father sent the apology letter like he said he would and we got no response, which we thought, was a good thing.

But it wasn't a good thing. It was anything but good! We didn't know that Frieza was planning something so sinister, that it would affect me and everyone around myself.

Three weeks had passed since the incident. We assumed the "accident" was forgotten. Then one afternoon when Trunks, Bra, Marron, and my uncle were visiting, a gray car pulled up to the house. I was inside pouring refreshments when I heard the commotion outside.

"Why does he have to go with you?" I heard my mother say.

I looked out the window and saw Zarbon along with a small fat pink man talking with my mother, uncle and Trunks. Marron and Bra were on the step standing and watching, scared.

"Like I said before, he had committed a crime-" Zarbon was interrupted.

"What crime?! My brother has obeyed all the laws and never has broken one in his life!" my uncle screamed.

"Then he won't be taken to jail. We just want to ask him a few questions and we'll bring him back." Zarbon looked tired.

"Like hell you will!"

"How dare you speak to us like that you-"

"Dedora." Zarbon held out his hand blocking the fat pink man. "It's alright."

"How long will he be gone?" my mother asked.

"A few hours." Zarbon answered.

"No way! He isn't going!" uncle yelled.

They continued to fight. I walked to find my father. I tried to hold back my tears. I found him in his room watching TV. He looked up and smiled at me but frowned when he saw the expression on my face. He turned off the TV. and stood up. "What's wrong Panny?"

I looked down then looked to where the others were. My father looked the same way when he heard Goten yell something. He walked to the window in the living room and looked out the window through the blinds. I followed and stood by him.

He stopped looking and gaze down on me. "They want me, don't they?"

Some tears fell down my face and I nodded.

He sighed and nodded as if he had been expecting this for a while. He started for the door and said, "Best if I go then."

"NO!!!" I yelled and hugged him tight not letting go. "Don't go! Please don't go!" I started to sob and held on to him.

He sat down and stroked my hair hugging me back. "Shhh. Calm down Pan, just calm down."

"I don't want them to take you away from me." I cried.

"I know, I know. But listen Panny, I have to go, otherwise they might do something even worse."

"Let's go into space then. They can't hurt us there."

"Pan, I have to go. It's for the best."

"No. Please don't go. Don't leave me. I'm sorry I was being so cold-hearted to you. I didn't mean to be. I am such a bad daughter but please daddy, please don't go away."

He had tears in his eyes too and they fell. I clung to him. I didn't want him to end up like Jena did. I would never forgive myself if he did.

"Pan-Chan," he said softly, "You are anything but a bad daughter. If anything, I'm the bad father. I shouldn't have hidden Kino's messages to you, I shouldn't had let Frieza touched you like he did, and I should have defended you when everyone was blaming you for what happened."

"You are not a bad father."

he chuckled at that comment and lifted my chin with his hands. "Pan, I love you. Don't ever forget that. I am also very proud of you. Not a day goes by when I am not proud at what you have accomplished. Do not worry about what they might do to me. I am strong and you know that. I promise I will come back. Nothing will keep me from you and your mother."

I sniffed. "Promise?"

He smiled. "I promise to Dende I will come back."

He hugged me once more and stood up.

I let go of him and watched him go out.

I heard my uncle saying that he didn't have to go with the bastards and my mother crying. I looked out the window and saw my father get into the car. Before he did so, he saw me, smiled and waved. As I watched the car drive away, my mother started to cry harder. Marron and Bra consoled her.

My uncle was pissed and cursing while Trunks stood there, angry.

I lost it. I ran out of the house and flew to an open area and started to scream. I shot Ki blasts and started to blow up a mountain.

"Damn him! Damn Frieza!" I screamed. "I hate you! I HATE YOU! I WISH YOU WERE DEAD! DAMN YOU TO HELL!!!!!!!" my energy flared and I clenched my fist so hard they started to bleed. A yellow glow surrounded me as I screamed. My hair started to spark and I screamed louder. Finally, my hair turned blonde and stood up just a little creating a wavy kind of look. I had turned Super Saiyan. Something I thought I'd never do. Only my grandfather, uncle, father, Vegeta and Trunks had been able to master it. But the energy proved too much for me and I blacked out.

When I had awakened, I thought the whole thing had been a dream or a night mare I should say. That is until I saw my hands with bandages around them. Plus m head felt like hell. I remembered what my father said and held my tears. I then noticed someone was in the room with me. I looked across the room and saw someone sitting on a chair.

I blinked. "Trunks?" I asked quietly.

He stirred and woke up. "Pan? Oh. Your awake. How are you feeling?"

"Like hell."

He laughed. "Turning Super Saiyan for the first time can have that affect.

"Is my father back?"

He went silent. "No."

"Oh." Silence.

"Hey wait. I turned Super Saiyan?"

"Yeah. Amazing, huh? It was a good thing I followed you. If Frieza's men have found you, you would be dead."

I said bitterly, "I wish they had found me and that I were dead."

He frowned at me. "Pan-"

"Just go away!" I snapped. I had tears in my eyes again. *I'm so sorry father. This is all my fault* "This is all my fault! It would be better for everyone if I were dead!"

Trunks had gotten up and came towards the bed. "Pan, it isn't your fault about what happened."

"Like hell it is! If I had just left Frieza alone then none of this wouldn't have happened!"

"If you had, you would be with him tonight! He'd be sleeping with you and we'd all be dead for trying to save you! It isn't your fault! Why can't you get it through your thick skull?!"

"Why can't you just leave me the hell alone?!"

He grabbed my shoulders. "Pan don't you see? I love you too much to see you get hurt. I don't want you to die. I don't want you to become Frieza's sex slave. I don't want you to be sad. I want you to be happy."

"Too late," I cried, "They took my father. They're going to kill him because of me. Because of what I did." I cried softly as he held me close to his chest. He rested his head on mine.

"They're not going to kill him. I promise you they won't. I personally will beat the shit out of them if they so as much try. Please Pan, don't blame this on yourself. It isn't your fault. you did the right thing even if it doesn't seem like it at the moment. Pan look at me," he pulled me away and I looked deep into his eyes, "Pan I love you. I have for the longest time. It hurts me so much when I see you upset. Please Pan. For me, don't be sad."

I was surprised at his confession. But I knew I had felt the same way that night at the palace and perhaps, before then.

He leaned to me and kissed me. It was like magic, I didn't feel sorry for myself anymore. I kissed him back with all my heart. it was the most passionate kiss I ever had.

Then I remembered something and pulled away from him.

He looked at me confused. "What's the matter?"

For a moment I didn't answer. Then I softly said, "Kino."

He looked hurt but nodded. "I almost forgot about him."

"I'm sorry Trunks." I said softly.

He nodded and got up to leave. I stopped him. "Trunks, please don't go. I don't want to be alone tonight."

He nodded and went to sit in the chair, again I stopped him. "No. Please stay with me on the bed."

He seemed hesitant but laid on the bed with me. He put his arm around me and I stayed awake thinking for a while.

It's odd that I still loved Kino. Even when I knew I loved Trunks too. My heart was torn.

*Now what do I do?* I thought.

I had created a huge problem. Not only with Trunks but with my father. True, the incident with my father being arrested wasn't really my fault but it was partly. it seemed as if my whole life was ruined. Maybe it was.

I soon drifted off to sleep. It's great to dream. You don't have to worry about anything. Everyone is with you. Your happy and care free. Everything is good and well when your dreaming. Much to my disappointment, I woke up the next day. But I knew my goal was to get my father out of prison. That was a promise I made myself and would fulfill it under any circumstances.

But that promise caused more trouble for me. Was it all my fault? Probably. Although everyone reassured me that it wasn't and still isn't. Maybe I will come to a conclusion as soon as I leave this prison cell. I will decide whether or whether not my actions were justified. However, I didn't know this then, and I tried my best to get my father out of his hell rather than worry about my own.

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Isn't that sad? Gosh I wish I didn't write that! I hate sad stories. *Sniff* I almost feel like crying. Almost. That's why I typed he funny part first then the sad parts. But are you happy with the Trunks and Pan moments I threw in?

"Damn it! Damn Kino!" trunks yells.

"What's the matter trunks? Jealous?" Kino winks.

"Bastard."

Both of you stop! Now listen, I want at least 4 new reviews if you people want me to continue with this fic.

"Don't you think you're being greedy?" Goten asks.

No. I think it's fair. Besides, I think we're getting our aol turned off so I put this chapter out as fast as I could.

"Oh ok." Goten jumps on the bed.

Well got to go people and beg my parents to keep the aol on. Who cares if you pay over $20 a month? I still want it!

"You're poor, remember?" Goten points out.

Right. this coming from a guy who's brother and father takes baths in a trashcan.

*He shrugs* "Got to do what you can to keep clean.

Right. Well got to go everyone! Bye! Oh and REVIEW! Please. ^.^