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"Just get to the story!" Goten yells.

Quiet you. *throws a candy bar at his head.* Anyways, the other day I remembered what a girly voice Frieza has, am I right?

*Goten nods*

So just try to imagine his voice deeper or something close to it. I know it's hard but just try to.

"Stupid American dub voices!" Goten curses.

*Nods* Indeed. Oh! I almost forgot. I'll like to thank bmrdbgt for quickly reviewing after I put Ch. 4 up. Thanks for your review. So in listening to gracyneecap, here's a happy chapter, kind of and a Trunks/Pan moment. This one is probably the best chapter yet. Thank you to all the other reviewers as well. I really appreciate it. Anyways, enjoy Part One of this chappie!

In The Time Of The Cherry Blossom

Chapter From Friendship To Marriage Part 1

Our hard work began to pay off. People began to join the rebellion as others began to send us weapons to aid in our crusade. Though it was dangerous, we all did whatever it took to ensure Friezas' rule would end. A week after we put up the posters, Frieza began to deal with the angry crowd of people as they surrounded around the palace, shouting and screaming for answers. We had informed the people and now they knew just who Frieza was. It looked like he might be overwhelmed and we couldn't be more happy. Things were beginning to look up.

Close to about four months, the people around the palace began to leave. Others disappeared without a trace. Those who knew what was going on kept to themselves and the meetings began again, much to our grief. But there was some good news to follow.

After, we discussed a meeting place where we could collect some weapons in the next months and everyone had left, uncle made a cheerful announcement to our little group.

"Before you all go," uncle said smiling. "I have some wonderful news to discuss."

"What is it?" Uub asked excited.

"Well, as you all know, I've been missing some meetings and been acting strange."

"No kidding." Bra said. "It's driving us nuts!"

Uncle smiled. "Well, it's because I've been dating this girl."

"Really, Uncle Goten?" I asked surprised. "How come you never said anything?"

"I kind of wanted it to be a secret."

"Did you know?" I looked glared at Trunks and Bra.

Bra and Trunks shook their heads uneasy. "Uh, uh. Honest!"

Uncle laughed. "I didn't tell anybody. Sorry I kept it a secret from you all. But I just wanted to say we're getting married!"

Trunks, Bra, Uub, and myself nearly fell from shock.

"YOU'RE WHAT?!" we all yelled.

Uncle looked sheepish. "Uh..."

"Uncle!" I smacked him upside the head. "You're marrying someone I haven't even met yet?! How could you?!"

"Well-"

"Goten!" Bra grabbed his arm. "How come you didn't say anything?!"

"Because-"

"I'm your best friend and you didn't even tell me?!" Trunks yelled.

"There's a good explanation, really."

"Congratulations." Uub smiled cheerfully.

We all gave Uub a death glare and he backed down.

"Don't congratulate him Uub!" Bra cried.

"Yeah, he's been keeping secrets and now drops the bombshell that he's getting married to someone we don't know!." Trunks crossed his arms.

"Thanks Uub." uncle said.

"Heh, heh. No problem?" Uub looked away from the stares we were giving him.

"Who is she?!" We all demanded.

Uncle held up his hands for silence. "Listen, I know I shouldn't have kept it a secret but can you at least be happy for me? I mean, I want to spend the rest of my life with this girl but I can't do it if you all are going to be mad at me." he shrugged. "Besides, if you keep laughing like that, I'll go deaf!"

"Okay, I'm sorry." I said and hugged him. "I didn't mean to explode at you like that. I was just a little surprised."

"Me too. I'm sorry." Bra smiled and hugged him too.

"Sorry man." Trunks patted his back. "Just don't ever do that again."

Goten smiled. "Great. Thanks guys."

"So who is it?" Bra asked.

"Well, you do know her."

"We do?"

"Yep. For a long time too."

"Tell us already!"

Goten smiled. "It's Marron!"

"WHAT?!"

"Ack!" Goten fell to the floor as we began beat him, demanding answers.

After we got our questions answered and smacked uncle a few times, we went home and had a party to congratulate the future bride and groom. Then Uub and Bra announced their being an official couple, much to Vegeta's 'regret'. Everyone was happy. Well, almost everyone. While everyone was inside enjoying the dinner, I went outside and into the forest. I stopped when I came to the meadow. I had been coming here allot lately. I lied on the wet crisp grass as the cool air blew. I looked up at the clear night sky and frowned.

I missed my father.

I felt some tears in my eyes. It had only been about six months after his death and it still made me sad thinking about what might have been. I was finally able to completely forgive myself and knew it had not been my fault. Still, it hurt to remember.

"Pan?" a voice called.

"Huh?"

"Honey what's wrong?" my mother came and looked down at me.

I smiled at her. "Nothing, just thinking."

"About what?" she sat next to me.

"Dad."

"Oh." her voice faded.

"I miss him."

"Me too sweetie." she hugged me.

I felt warm tears fall from her cheeks.

"Don't cry, mama." I said.

She smiled at me. "I'm just happy."

"Happy?"

She nodded. "Happy that I can remember him, happy that I had spent time with him... I'm just happy that I loved and met him."

I looked back at the sky. We both stayed silent for at least ten minutes.

"It's not fair is it?" her voice pierced through my thoughts.

I stared at her as she kept looking at the sky.

My Dende, how old she looked. I remember that after my father died, we both stayed inside the house and didn't really talk to anyone, not even to each other. It was like someone had stolen our reason for living. It continued up until I left for school. I got out more and began to open up with my friends around me. But she, my mother, had no one. My grandmother, grandfather and uncle were sometimes there to visit, making sure she got along okay but she must have been so alone in that house this whole time...

"What isn't fair?" I asked.

She lied down still looking up, for a moment not saying anything. "I keep thinking," she said, "That I would wake up and he would be there, lying next to me. Or that I would be making dinner and he'd come up from behind and put his arms around me saying, 'Hey there good looking', like he always did..."

I looked at her sadly. She was close to sobbing.

"Mom, it'll be ok..." I offered, knowing it probably wasn't.

"Pan, I'm just worried."

"About what?"

"You."

"Mama, you don't need to worry about me. I can take care of myself."

"I know that you're helping Trunks, Uub and Goten."

I almost gasped but didn't say anything.

She almost smirked and sat up. "Surprised?"

"You know about the-"

"Rebellion? Yes, I've known for quite sometime."

"But how? I mean, I haven't told anyone."

"Your father told me."

I blinked confused. I didn't join until after he died, so how could he have-

"It was before you joined," she explained. "He overheard Trunks and Goten talking about a meeting place. He told me that night and asked if he should tell his parents and Bulma and Vegeta. But he kept their secret."

"Did they know he knew?"

She shook her head. "No, he didn't. He didn't want to interfere so he kept it to himself. Only if someone got hurt would he say something."

*Typical of dad* I thought.

"I'm just worried that," she paused. "That you'll get hurt."

I shook my head and hugged her. "No mama, don't worry. I'll be fine. Really! You don't have to worry, Trunks, Bra, uncle, and Uub are there so-"

"Bra's in it too?" she looked at me shocked.

I almost smacked myself. I probably shouldn't have said that.

"Pan, this thing is way to dangerous. Frieza already has interest in you, if you were to get caught, he would have you in his room faster than your grandfather can circle the world!"
I almost laughed but knew she was being serious. Instead, I played with some grass.

"Pan, I'll support you, whether you continue to be part of the group or not. I just want you to know I'll always be there for you, no matter what. I just want to make sure this is what you want to do. Don't do it for revenge or hate, do it because you know it feels right." she stared at me.

I thought about it for a while. "I am doing it because I want to, because I know it's right. I won't stop either until we're al finally free of his horror. I promise mom, I won't get hurt."

She shook her head. "No Pan."

"What?"

"Don't promise you won't get hurt. That's just naive. When you're part of something like this, it is the inevitable that you will get hurt."

I looked away.

She hugged me. "I know it's not easy. What you're doing is not going to be a fun, easy job. You might get hurt, physically and emotionally in any situation. It might put a strain on your love life and your friendships. People around you will get hurt not only by Frieza but by you."

"By me?"

"Yes. Though you may not mean to, you will upset someone because you are afraid."

I tried to understand.

"I wanted to talk to you about how your life will affect those around you and your future. That's why I want you to be certain that this is what you want to do."

"It is." I replied quietly.

"Then be ready for anything. Listen to your heart. Accept all risks and don't look back." she sighed. "I already have..."

I glanced at her. What did she mean she already had?

Before I could ask, she stood up and dusted herself off. She smiled and held her hand out to me. I took it and she pulled me into a hug. She cried a little, just holding me, respecting my choice. Her little girl had grown up.

After a moment or two she let go and looked at me smiling.

"Your father," she said, "Would be so proud of you."

I couldn't keep back the tears and cried.

We stayed there holding one another, just crying. Something we had wanted to do for the longest time.

We talked, we remembered, and we cried.

I may have lost my father but I still had my mother.

And she was right. There would be deaths around me. I would get hurt. It wasn't easy. But I always found strength through my loved ones. It was kind of funny. They looked up to me for their hope and I looked to them for my strength. A kind of give and take relationship.

It was nice to be at some sort of peace. I will cherish those memories.

After a year, Uncle Goten and Marron tied the knot. It was a beautiful ceremony. Bra and I were Marron's bridesmaids. Trunks was uncle's best man and Uub was an escort.

Everyone was happy for the two.

We had the reception at my grandparents' home. The yard had lanterns hanging from the trees as the cherry blossoms danced slowly in the calm wind. The tables were decorated with white tablecloths that had little red flowers painted on. White, red, and pink roses were in vases on every table. It was a wonderful and romantic setting, perfect for a wedding.

Bra caught the bouquet and Uub, the garter.

Trunks called for attention for a toast to the bride and groom and Kurilin also made an announcement congratulating his daughter and making it clear that Uncle Goten better treat her well.

Uncle offered a dance to Eighteen and Marron to Grandpa Goku. Others began to ask one another for a dance.

As they all began to dance, I snuck into the house to lie down for a while. It was an exhausting day!

I made a mental note never to wear high heel shoes ever again. I lied on the couch thinking of nothing in particular.

I heard the door open and close. I glanced up and saw Trunks smiling.

"Tired too, huh?" he asked.

I smiled back. "I officially hate high heels."

He laughed. "Mind if I sit next to you?"

"Go ahead."

I sat up when he came next me to sit. We sat there saying nothing. I felt kind of awkward.

"You know," he said breaking the silence, " Goten and Marron are lucky to have found love in the time we live in."

"Yeah." I said staring at the floor. "I just hope nothing happens to either of them."

He nodded.

"Did he ever tell her?"

"Tell her what?"

"About him being part of the group?"

He shifted to face me. "I don't think he told her yet."

"What?" I looked at him amazed.

"He doesn't want her to worry. I guess that's why he hasn't told her anything."

"But shouldn't she know?"

He shrugged. "I don't want to force him to tell her. Let him tell her when he's ready."

I sat back in the couch, a bit mad and annoyed.

Trunks lied back as well and smiled. "He'll tell her. Don't worry."

"Humph. He should've old her before they got married."

He only laughed as I glared at him. I heard cheering outside as Trunks went to go look out the window. I heard some laughs and clapping.

He returned smiling. "Cutting the cake."

I shook my head. "Let me guess, it's all over his face?"

"Yep." he sat back down. "And all over hers too."

I laughed and lied my head down in his lap. "Newly-weds." I said.

He seemed to stiffen. I looked up at him ad smiled. He smiled back and began to stroke my hair.

I felt my face blush and closed my eyes.

My love for him was beginning to grow. We both knew it was mutual but kept it at that. Being held by him was like being hypnotized. Kino was a distant memory. I didn't want it to end.

"Pan..."

"Hm?"

"I've been wondering. You know, we've known each other for a long time. It's obvious there's something between us, so..." he trailed off.

I opened my eyes and gazed at him. "What is it?"

"Well, Goten and Marron are together, I have a feeling Bra and Uub are going to get hitched too, but when," he paused to look at me, "When are we going to get together."

I looked away not knowing how to answer. Dende knows how I want to be with him, be kissed by him, held and touched by him but there was something. Something was holding me back and I didn't know what.

I sat up. "I don't know."

He nodded and looked down. "Is it because you don't feel the same way I do?"

I shook my head. "No, of course not!"

"Then why? Is it Kino?"

"No. I let him go a long time ago." I avoided his gaze.

"Then what? Is something wrong with me? Why can't we..."

"I want to be with you it's just..."

"Just what?"

"I don't know. Something... something is just stopping me from being with you. I don't know how to explain it."

"I see." he looked away.

How I wanted him to hold me that moment, make everything okay in the world just by embracing me and never letting go. I wanted to...

He stood up. "We better go back out before they start wondering."

His voice was emotionless as he walked to the door.

I felt awful. I didn't want to hurt him!

*You idiot! Now he's hurt and most in likely mad!" I yelled at myself.

I didn't mean to hurt him.

*Well you did! Nice work!*

I just can't... I don't know why, I just can't-

*You're afraid of being hurt! Dummy.*

But-

*Remember what your mom said, 'Though you may not mean to, you will upset someone because you are afraid. Remember? She also said to accept all risks and don't look back'.*

She's right...

*What are you waiting for?! Stop him, Stupid!"

"Trunks!" I stood up and yelled for him.

He stopped at the door ad looked at me, a bit surprised.

I ran up to him and kissed him deeply. He returned with equal favor.

I held onto him, not wanting this moment to end.

"I'm sorry," I cried after our kiss ended, "I just didn't want to be hurt again. I was afraid. I didn't want to lose you..."

He held me, rocking me back and forth. "Shh... I'm sorry... it's okay Pan, I understand...hey now, stop crying, it'll be ok. Look at me."

Through my watery eyes I gazed up at him. He smiled.

"You don't have to worry. I promise I'll never leave you. I swear it. I love you to much to do that."

I smiled at him and he smiled back. We stayed there by the door just enjoying our moment.

After we shared a few more acts of affection, Trunks pulled away and looked lovingly at me.

"Pan, can I ask you something?"

"Yes." I managed to say still overwhelmed by the impact of his lips.

He got down on one a knee and before I could question, he asked.

"Will you marry me?"

I felt the ground under me slip away. I couldn't breathe, I couldn't speak, and I couldn't answer.

I looked at him unable to form a sentence.

It was so unexpected; I didn't know how to answer.

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Hahahahhahahahahha! I'm so evil! I stopped it right there! I bet you all are pissed as ever!

And don't bother throwing grenades or chairs, I got a new shield that protects me from such weapons.

"That's not very nice." Goten says.

So sue me. Oh wait, don't sue me. I was thinking of just adding both parts together but decided it would be better to end it right there. Someone said I should write smaller chapters. I won't say who *cough* *cough*

"Oh sure. Let them kill him while you get off scot free." Goten rolls his eyes.

Silence! If you want me to update by Saturday or Sunday, you must review! Or else.

"Or else what?"

*shrugs* Or else I won't update.

"Oh."