Jewels of the Soul

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A/N: I'm sorry I couldn't post sooner. I'm having a really difficult time now. I still have color guard weighing me down on top of many other things. I'm also in my senior year of high school and I'm still struggling to look at colleges and get and send applications. It sucks. But, i'll try my hardest to update more often. I love you guys and I appreciate that you still read my stories, even though they aren't always updated as soon as people like. I will also try to get the next chapters of Imaginary and In a World of Fear up. But, now I have to go to an SAT class...

Chapter 3: Carnelian

"Pan!" Trunks called out.

"Leave me alone," Pan cried.

"No!" Trunks said. "I won't."

He grabbed one of her wrists and whipped her around to face him.

"Let me go!" Pan growled.

"Not until you tell me why you're running from me!"

Pan glared at him and kneed him in the privates. She saw the pain in his eyes as he looked up at her. Her eyes began to soften.

"I'm sorry," she whispered. She, then, flew away and left him in pain.

When Trunks recovered enough to move again, he resumed following Pan again. Pan turned her head and saw that he was gaining on her.

"Get away—" she was cut off as he crashed into her. They tumbled onto the ground.

"I said I wasn't going to leave until you told me the reason you're trying to run away from me!" Trunks yelled, pinning her to the ground.

"Get off of me," Pan cried.

"TELL ME!" he demanded.

"You want to know why I'm running? You promised me that you would never leave me! But, where were you for the past year and a half? I thought you hated me, that you left me forever! You broke your promise! You lied to me! Do you know how much that hurt? Do you?!" Pan's body shook with sobs.

"Pan," Trunks said quietly. His expression began to soften as he slowly understood. He stared at her with sad eyes before he reached down and hugged her.

"I'm sorry," he murmured. "I didn't mean to hurt you. I would never hurt you on purpose. Please, Pan, forgi—" he was silenced as she reached up and hugged him like she was hanging on for dear life.

"I've missed you," Pan said.

"I've missed you, too," he replied.

"Trunks," Pan said as he looked down at her, "It takes time to heal."

"I understand," Trunks sighed. "I'm happy just knowing we're still on a talking basis."

"I'm happy that you came back," Pan smiled.

"You thought I would leave you forever to be influenced by them?" he said cracking a smile.

"And you're any better?" she asked giggling.

"Eh...I guess you're right."

'How does he always do that to me? He makes me smile whenever I'm angry,' Pan thought to herself. Trunks took note of her blissful silence.

"What do you say we go back to the party and have a good time...just like the good, old days," Trunks said.

"Of course, my prince," Pan said with a smile.

"As you wish, my princess," Trunks replied, spinning Pan.

The lavender-haired prince scooped Pan into his arms and began to fly back to the party.

"Trunks," Pan spoke.

"Yes,"

"Promise me that you'll never go away again."

"I promise that I will never leave you," Trunks replied.

"Look me in the eye and tell me that you promise!"

Trunks stopped in midair. He looked down at the girl in his arms. The moonlight reflecting off her skin made it look like she was glowing. Trunks' breath was caught in his throat for a few seconds. He looked into her eyes.

"Pan," he managed to get out. "I promise you that I will never leave you again. You mean a lot to me, and I didn't mean to hurt you when I left."

He began to lean down and gave Pan a small peck on the lips. She blushed a bit, then they continued on their way.

Thanks to-

crazy-wacky-cat: You'll see how Liana fits into the story. I'm not going to give too much away.

ladybugg

laura

Day Dreamer006: yeah, each stone has a significant meaning. If you want to know what they mean look at the message below yours...

gracyneekap: each gemstone has a significant meaning behind it. Amber is considered a healing gem. Ruby stands for courage. And Carnelian protects against fear, envy, and rage. It also gives inner strength.

Coolkitty2

Tears of the Nite: i'm sorry. I don't think this one popped up sooner...

2,2 LOVE

Candy the Duck

T/P-FAN-4ever