Wow! I got new reviews! Thank you all very much and I apologize for not updating on Friday and last Friday. I was grounded from the computer. -.-;

To dbzchic62789: Nine weeks?! My gosh. I know how you feel. Here, have a cookie and some milk.*gives her cookies and milk* Thanks for the nice review.

To the fan: Longer chappies huh? Hmm... Tell ya what, I'll try to make a long chapter just for you . Maybe chapter 8 or 9. Thanks for your support.

To Chibi3: Thanks, it is cool. ^.^

To Pan-Chan42: Thanks for loving the fic. Sadly, Frieza is in this chappie and you're not going to like it. As for getting the ass whooping, maybe. And sorry, I can't tell ya how it's going to end but I will say you will need a box of tissues.

So I was writing this chapter and I thought, 'how old is Pan again?' o.o; Yeah, I forgot their ages. So if anyone is paying attention, how old are they right now?

"Now that's just sad..." Goten shakes his head.

Now then, on with the fic!

In The Time Of The Cherry Blossoms

Chapter Seven His Long Wait

The next weeks were hectic. Trunks and I were flooded with questions, hugs, and congratulations. My mother was overjoyed with happiness while Bulma made sure Trunks and I had everything we needed for our new baby. Vegeta didn't really say anything, which made me a bit uncomfortable. Other than that, we were happy. We had a party in the Capsule Corps hall to celebrate the news.

I left to the bathroom and when I was walking back, Vegeta was leaning by the door. It looked like he was waiting for me.

I took a deep breath and walked up to him and stopped.

He looked at me for a moment, his silence driving me crazy.

"You know," he said emotionless, "I was expecting this."

"Expecting what?" I asked a bit nervous.

"Trunks to marry into your family."

"Ah."

He stared at me.

"I never approved of those other girls he dated and when I noticed his interest in you grew, I also didn't approve."

I felt my heart sank. He didn't want me to marry Trunks?

"It was because of what happened that night a year ago. You remember? At the palace..."

I nodded my head sadly.

"I was angry with your family, at you mostly. I thought they would come and harm my family. You understand." he looked away.

"Vegeta, I-"

"Let me finish," he stood up," I always had a grudge to you. I was angry that you would put us in danger, put my family in danger." he sighed and looked at me. "Then I came to realize, you saved us."

I looked at him surprised.

He looked at the wall again. "If you hadn't slapped him, he would've persisted and have taken you, possibly even my daughter and shorties brat too. Your father would've jumped in, we would soon follow and we would be dead."

I watched him.

"I know that you are strong, these past months have proved that. I know Trunks will treat you well and you will to him." he put his hand on my shoulder. "I couldn't ask for a more perfect daughter in law."

Tears came to my eyes and I smiled at him.

He smirked. "If Trunks ever screws up, you tell me so I can kick some sense into his head."

I laughed. "You needn't worry Vegeta. I know we'll be happy together."

After I finished my sentence, Vegeta did something very strange. He hugged me.

I was a shocked at first but returned the kind gesture. Then, as quickly as he did it, he let go and smiled at me. He nodded and opened the door to the hall.

"Everyone's waiting." he said and walked in.

I followed and was relieved. He didn't hate me.

I spotted Trunks by my mother and went up to them. I wouldn't tell Trunks until later in night what Vegeta had said.

"Hey babe." he kissed my cheek.

"Hi." I smiled at my mother. "So soon to be grandmother, how does it feel?"

"I feel old." she laughed. "But I couldn't be more happy. Trunks, I know you two will live happily for many years."

"That's the plan." Trunks handed me a glass of punch.

"Thought of any names yet?"

"We don't even know what it's going to be." I said.

"So? You can still think of names."

"Mom, I can do that later."

"You say that now, then when you're in labor, you'll be panicking trying to figure out the right name."

I rolled my eyes. "Was that how it was when you gave birth to me?"

She shook her head. "No. Your father actually came up with your name."

I smiled at her. "Really?"

She nodded. "Yep. He said, 'Videl, we're going to have a baby girl and her name is going to be Pan'." she smiled. "The rest is history."

I smiled.

The rest of the night was blissful. Trunks and I went back to our home and slept the rest of the night. Both of us ready to take on what the worked had plan for us. Nine months is long wait after all.

But the nine months came and went in flash. Trunks and I brought a new house and his father and my grandfather built a new nursery. Trunks and I decided that we would both take a break from our group until a few months after the baby was born. Uub and Goten would take care of all the planning.

Then, the big night came. I barely remember anything that night I went into labor, what with the pain and all. Trunks always teased me and said I was a maniac. The one thing I do remember though, is holding my new born baby in my arms. A beautiful baby boy. His name was Hideki Gohan Brief. After a few days, we were able to come home and I was surprised by a new nursery. I was so happy, I began to cry. Everything was getting back to normal.

Trunks popped his head in through the door and smiled. "Hey you two."

I smiled as I rocked back and forth holding Hideki in our new rocking chair.

Trunks pulled a chair up next to us. He gazed at our baby and smiled. "I still can't believe this."

"Believe what?"

"That we're here. Together." he kissed my cheek. "Living happily."

I smiled at him as Hideki shifted in my arms. "I hope it lasts forever."

"Me too."

I got up to put Hideki in his crib when Trunks stopped me.

"I'll do it." he offered pleasantly.

I gave Hideki to Trunks carefully and watched as he walked to the crib and bent over, gently placing Hideki into his bed.

A dark thought came to my head and I frowned as I watched the two most important people in my life.

I wrapped my arms around myself.

Trunks looked up at me and frowned. "What's wrong, honey?"

"I don't like it." I said quietly.

"Don't like what?" he walked towards me.

"Something's going to happen." I could feel tears in my eyes. "Every time something good happens to us, it ends up being taken away in the end."

Trunks looked hurt and surprised. "Pan, how can you say that?"

"It's happen. So many times. I'm afraid, Trunks."

He held me as I cried.

"Shh... calm down Pan. Everything will be okay. Don't worry."

"No it won't!" I cried. "Frieza will take it away, just like he took away my father and Jena and Kino!"

Trunks pulled me from him and looked into my eyes. "Pan, I know it's been hard. It's been hard for all of us but you know what?" he made sure I was looking at him. "It's made us strong too."

I whimpered and held back some tears.

"That's right," he smiled, "It's made us strong." he hugged me. "I remember a time where you would hide in the face of danger."

I laughed a little and he smiled more.

"You just got to keep on fighting. We all do. It'll take some time but before you know it, we'll be free of Frieza once and for all. You're strong, you're going to be alright; I know for a fact you will be. Nothing will happen to us, understand? We're going to be alright. Hideki will grow up and go to college and you and me will grow old together."

"Promise?" I sniffled.

He kissed me deeply.

"I promise." he whispered.

Would he still be able to keep his promise now, I wonder. He didn't know what would happen, none of us did. It pains me to not know the future of our lives. I wish I knew what will happen to us tomorrow and the day after but at the same time, I don't want to know. I don't want to know if they plan on killing us or worse, my family. It scares me to death as it would anyone. I just hope Trunks can keep his promise.

~~~Three Years Later...

I watched my family and waved.

I had done it. I had completed law school! Oh what a great feeling.

Uub stood behind me and waved to Bra and his two twin boys as well.

Bra and Uub had married after they discovered Bra was pregnant about two years ago. They had named their children Shiro Matsui and Kai Tiftou.

Uncle and Marron had had a bundle of joy too.

Her name was Cookie Dos.

Trunks held up Hideki so he could se me, his mommy.

Hideki's black eyes sparkled and his short dark black hair w=moved slightly as he waved and said. "Mommy."

My mother held our other baby, a girl, that was just six months old. Her name, Coco Hitomi. She was a beautiful baby. What hair she did have was a light black and her deep blue eyes shimmered whenever she opened them. I loved them all dearly.

My grandfather waved while my grandma wiped some tears from her eyes.

This was going to be a special day, that is, until we found out who was giving out the diplomas.

That's right, you guessed it. Frieza.

"Are you sure about this?" Trunks had asked before we left.

"Of course! I won't show up to my graduation that I have worked so hard on just because the asshole is going to be there."

"Pan!" my mother said. "There are young people in the room." She pointed to Hideki.

I rolled my eyes.

"He won't try anything." I tried to reassure Trunks. "He can't do anything when there's a lot of people. I'll be fine."

So here I was, about to get my diploma. Uub hugged me in support.

"Feels great, don't it?"

'Yes." I managed to say. "I'm so happy."

After all the announcements were made, it came the time to get what we all had hoped to get.

We were to stay in a line as Frieza gave all the students their diploma then go on to celebrate.

My heart kept beating faster and faster as I approached Frieza.

Uub grabbed my hand. "It'll be ok. We're all here."

I slowly nodded my head.

Then, it was my turn. I straightened up and held my head high.

Frieza looked at me smiling.

"Long time, no see." he said.

I nodded. "Yes, it has been a long time."

"So, why are you here anyways?"

I took a deep breath, trying to be brave. "I am here to collect my diploma."

"But you are a woman."

I was almost taken aback. "You said I could go to law school, remember?"

I felt Uub's power rise.

Frieza smirked and held up the diploma. "Ah yes. I remember now."

I nodded. Now all he had to do was give me that piece of paper in his hands and-

He ripped it up.

I almost gasped but kept my ground.

"I said you can go to law school," he said smugly, "But I never said you can graduate from it."

I was at a loss for words and I couldn't move. I stood there, not knowing what to do.

He motioned with his head to move on. "You're holding up the line."

I snapped out of my trance and started to walk away. Uub grabbed his certificate and rushed to my side.

I stood there, not believing what just happened.

My family came up and looked at me to Uub.

"What happened?" my mother asked.

"The bastard!" Uub cursed. "He said that he only allowed her to go to law school. He never said anything about graduating from it."

"What?" everyone asked shocked and hurt.

"Mommy." Hideki hugged my leg and I bent to pick him up.

"He was waiting for this moment. This whole time, he knew what he was going to do." I glared at Frieza as he handed out more of the diplomas.

"Pan, it'll be okay. Are you okay?" Bra hugged me.

"Yes, I'm fine." I held back my tears and forced a smile.

"He won't get away with this." Trunks grunted.

"It's alright, I'm fine. We'll deal with this later. I just want to go home." I held on tight to Hideki, hiding my face in his clothes.

"Alright, let's go then." Bulma put her arm around me and we began to walk out.

I had never been so embarrassed, so disappointed in my life. It wouldn't be the last either.

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Oooooooooooooooooooooooooh! Don't you just hate him?! What a $$##@$^^^%$#*&^*%@!!!!!!

"Uh..." Goten covers his ears.

Well that's the end to chappie #7. Boy, I bet you are ticked off.

"I know I am!"

Now, I may not update next week. I have school. *cries* As for the names, it's so hard to make them up! I just want to make it clear what I did.

Kai Tiftou- The last part is 'outfit' spelt backwards, I'm so clever.

Cookie Dos- Dos means 2 in Spanish. Since it's in Marron's family (18 and 17) I thought it would be funny. Also, if you say it, it sounds like cookie dough! ^.^ Yeah, I know, I need help.

Coco Hitomi- I love the name Hitomi so I took it. As for Coco, I was trying to keep in the whole food scheme.

As for Shiro Matsui, I have no idea. o.o;

"Weirdo..." Goten mumbles.

Well that's all for now. Don't forget to review when you leave! Bye. *Waves*