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"talking"

thinking

:communicating through a bond or telepathically:

Disclaimer: I don't own any DBZ.

Chapter Seven: Daughter in Distress
6 months later: Wednesday

Trunks was lying in his room reading when suddenly he felt lightheaded and pain shot through his head and heart for a moment before fading away. A sudden wave of panic hit Trunks as the phone rang and he jumped up to run to the phone. He picked it up hoping that it wasn't Gohan on the other end.

"Hello?" Trunks asked praying it wasn't about Pan; his voice giving out slightly.

"Trunks?" Goten asked hopefully.

Trunks sighed in relief. "Yeah it's me. Hey Goten."

"Listen Trunks Pan's in labor!" Goten shouted over the phone.

"WHAT?!" Trunks nearly fainted and almost dropped the phone. "But how…she's only at 7 months?"

"Well Videl called from the hospital and said they were taking Pan in to deliver the baby right now. That they couldn't stop the labor and that they were expecting complications. You'd better head over there…Pan needs you."

Trunks then really did drop the phone and took off for the hospital in a panic. Bulma heard the phone drop and quickly ran to see what was wrong. She picked up the phone with Goten still on the other end. Goten told her the news and she quickly gathered Vegeta and Bra together.

"Vegeta! Bra!" her voice echoed through the house causing both Saiyans to appear in a minute.

"WOMAN!" Vegeta shouted, rubbing his soar ears.

"Oh hush! Come on it's time!"

Trunks flew through the air at top speed heading in the direction of Pan's ki. He felt more panic grip at his soul and heart as he sensed Pan's ki fluctuate chaotically; several times dipping extremely low; it only intensified when he couldn't clearly feel/communicate with her through their bond. Vegeta, carrying Bulma, and Bra were right behind him. They landed outside the hospital within 10 minutes of leaving the house. Trunks rushed in and immediately started searching for Pan. He found Gohan and many of the other Z-Fighters waiting out side the doors to a corridor of the hospital. Gohan and Videl looked worried while the others looked shocked. Trunks immediately ran over to them.

"What happened? What's wrong?" he asked frantically.

"Something's wrong with the baby. But we don't know what." Gohan stated not looking up from the floor.

Trunks froze as the news hit. He didn't know what to do but felt like he had to be with Pan. He moved towards the doors to the corridor leading to the delivery room but was stopped by Vegeta's hand on his shoulder. Trunks looked back at his father and Vegeta shook his head telling him with his eyes to let the doctors do their job. Trunks fought with himself for a moment, then sighed and sat down next to Gohan, placing his head in his hands. They waited patiently for almost 5 hours before hearing anything.

"Mr. Briefs could you come with me please?" Dr. Homare asked as he came through the doors.

Trunks got up and followed Dr. Homare; who had been monitoring Pan's pregnancy over the last few months. Dr. Homare had basically become the official doctor of the Z-Fighters (particularly the Saiyans) over the years and was well aware of Pan and Trunks' unique heritage (as well as the principles and functions/attributes of ki). Dr. Homare was in his late 50s and was Bulma and Videl's doctor during Bra and Pan's pregnancies. His father also happened to be Bulma's doctor during Trunks' pregnancy. Both he and his father were practically part of the Son and Briefs families. Once they were down the hall in front of a room in a private section of the hospital Dr. Homare stopped and faced Trunks.

"Pan is doing fine despite the difficult birth. We managed to stabilize her and prevent the strain the baby's energy put on her system from being life threatening. But your daughter's condition is not as promising." Dr. Homare began before being interrupted.

"I have a…daughter?" Trunks stammered as he looked at him with shocked eyes..

Dr. Homare nodded before continuing. "Your daughter's lungs are underdeveloped due to her premature birth. Also her body was put under a great deal of stress from the amount of power she exerted during her birth. If her condition doesn't improve soon she won't make it."

Trunks' whole body seemed freeze at the news and he looked at Dr. Homare with an expression of agony on his face. Dr. Homare looked at Trunks with sympathy before opening the door next to them and pointing to the bed that was in the room. After giving Trunks a small reassuring smile he turned and left the room. Trunks walked over to the bed and noticed Pan asleep in it. He walked over to the right side and sat down next to her. Pan noticed him and quickly opened her eyes to look at him.

"Hey you." Trunks said softly as he leaned against the railing.

"Hey." Pan responded softly.

"How are you feeling?"

"Ok I guess." Pan gave a small smile. "How's our little Super Saiyan?"

"Super Saiyan? You mean our daughter was born a Super Saiyan?!" Trunks asked astonished, his eyes wide and jaw dropped in complete shock.

Pan nodded. "Yes…that's why the birth was so hard… She's a Super Saiyan and my body couldn't handle it…and neither could hers." Pan spoke with tears gathering in her eyes. "Dr. Homare says it's a miracle I didn't have a miscarriage because of how much her ki distorted my body's energy balance."

Trunks reached forward and gently embraced her as he spoke in a soothing manner. "It's going to be alright. If she's already a Super Saiyan that means she's strong and she'll pull through this." Trunks paused as he tried to find a way to cheer Pan up. "Let's focus on something else…like what to name our little miracle. Have you decided on a name yet?"

Pan smiled at Trunks' attempt to lighten the mood by changing the subject. "Yamako…I like the name Yamako."

"It's beautiful. Yamako is the perfect name for her. What about a middle name?"

"You choose Trunks. I think she should have a name that's special and comes from both of us."

Trunks lifted his hand to his chin as he thought a bit. "Hmm…how about Ookami?"

Pan nodded and smiled. "I love it."

Trunks smiled back. "Then Yamako Ookami Briefs it is."

"Look it's late Trunks. Will you stay with her tonight?"

"Of course. You just get some rest. I'll tell the others everything."

Pan nodded and smiled. She then turned onto her side facing him and closed her eyes, falling back to sleep. Trunks got up, leaned over and gave her a kiss on the forehead before leaving the room. Trunks walked down the hall to the waiting room. When the others saw him enter they immediately got up and waited to hear the news about Pan and the baby.

"So what's going on?" Videl asked worriedly.

"Is Pan alright?" Gohan asked seeing Trunks' face.

"Pan is fine. But Yamako…she has underdeveloped lungs." Trunks answered nearly in tears.

"Yamako...? Is that what you named her?" Videl asked.

Trunks nodded as he quickly blinked away the tears forming in his eyes. He didn't want to show his sorrow in front of his father. He'd think he was weak.

"Oh that's a great name who thought of it?" Bulma asked trying to brighten everyone's spirits.

Trunks ignored her mother's question and continued explaining the situation to them.

"Dr. Homare says that if she doesn't improve soon she won't make it." Trunks sighed as tears began to fill his eyes once again.

Vegeta put a reassuring hand on his son's shoulder. Trunks turned and looked at him tears still filling his eyes. Vegeta nodded and smiled ever-so-slight as he tried to comfort his son. Trunks smiled slightly back at his father before turning back to the others.

"Look…I'm going to stay with Yamako tonight. But it's late and you guys should probably go home and try and get some sleep." Trunks stated.

The others nodded and began to go home. Many of them giving reassuring nods at Trunks as they left.

"Call us if something new comes up." Gohan stated and Trunks nodded before Gohan and Videl left.

"Take care Trunks." Bulma said as she hugged Trunks tightly.

"I will. I'll call you if there is any news." Trunks replied as they separated.

"Bye Big-Bro." Bra smiled as she clung to Vegeta as they walked away.

Trunks waved good-bye before turning and heading down the hall. Trunks continued down the hall until he came to a door with a sign on it saying N.I.C.U. (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). Gulping slightly he opened the door and walked in. He found the bed (with an attached oxygen chamber) belonging to his daughter. He looked down at her, she had dark brown hair and her eyes were closed. Pulling up a chair he sat down next to her bed and leaned on the railing surrounding her.

Just look at her. She's so beautiful. Just like her mother. he thought as he stared at her.

"Come on Princess. You've just got to get better so your mom and I can take you home. Yamako…you've got to make it." Trunks said sadly as he rested his head on his arms, slowly drifting off to sleep.

The next morning he was awaked by a hand on his shoulder, gently shaking him. He blearily opened his eyes and lifted his head. He smiled when he saw Pan standing next to him. Pan sat down on his lap and he wrapped his arms around her waist. The 2 hugged and kissed softly before turning to look at Yamako.

"What time is it?" Trunks yawned.

"Almost 8. How is she?"

"No change as far as I know. What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be in bed?"

"They just released me. They said I was fine and ready to go home."

Trunks nodded and the 2 continued to hold each other while they stared at Yamako. A few minutes later Dr. Homare came in and the 2 looked up and turned to him.

"I'm afraid that you will have to leave while I take some tests on her." Dr. Homare said sympathetically.

Pan and Trunks nodded before getting up and leaving the room. They walked down the hall to waiting room only to find the rest of the gang waiting for them. They quickly walked over to see how Yamako was doing.

"So how is Yamako doing?" Gohan asked.

"No change. Dr. Homare is running some tests right now so we'll know more soon." Pan said sadly as she leaned against Trunks.

The others nodded understandingly as Trunks and Pan hugged each other for comfort.

"Hey you 2 look hungry. Why don't we all go get some breakfast while Dr. Homare takes those tests." Videl hopefully suggested.

"GOOD IDEA. I'M STARVING!" Goku, Gohan, Goten, and Bra exclaimed in unison while Vegeta smirked in agreement.

Trunks and Pan nodded in agreement. They were willing to try anything to get their minds off Yamako's condition. Besides they were extremely hungry. It had been nearly 15 hours since their last meal. With everyone's agreement the group headed out, finding a nice all-you-can-eat-buffet about 2 blocks from the hospital. The Saiyans wasted no time getting started with their meals; finishing off 3 whole tables worth of food in a matter of minutes. The entire restaurant looked on in disbelief as the group of 7 consumed hundreds of pounds of food. After each Saiyan had had nearly 10 helpings of everything they were ready to go back to the hospital. Trunks and Pan walked slowly, a few steps behind everyone else. They were dreading going back to the hospital. They hated the idea of their daughter being in critical condition and unsure if she was going to live. They were thinking about what they were going to do if Yamako's condition didn't improve. They didn't know if they would ever be able to get over it. When they got inside they all went to see how Yamako was doing. They got there just as Dr. Homare was finishing up the tests.

"Well what do the tests say?" Trunks asked hopefully.

"We won't know until tomorrow." Dr. Homare answered.

Everyone sighed in disappointment. Pan hugged Trunks and he hugged her back reassuringly. The group could do nothing but wait and see what news the tests would bring.

The next day the test results came back from the lab.

"Well I'm afraid this isn't good news. Yamako's condition has gotten worse, and I'm afraid that if her condition doesn't improve within the next 24 hours she won't make it thru the weekend." Dr. Homare stated sadly.

At hearing this both their hearts shattered and Pan broke out into tears as she collapsed into Trunks' arms. Trunks hugged her tightly and reassuringly as he struggled to keep from crying himself. They walked in and gazed sadly at their daughter, as she lay helpless in bed. Pan leaned into Trunks for comfort, causing him to look down at her sadly.

"Do you think Yamako will make it?" Pan asked looking deep and sadly into his blue eyes.

Trunks wasn't sure how to answer. In all honesty he wasn't sure, and deep down he doubted it. But he couldn't tell her that, even if it was the truth. It would destroy her even more than she already was, and Trunks wasn't about to see her get hurt again. Besides Trunks would never allow himself to believe that his daughter was going to die and he simply smiled slightly at her.

"Hey come on. Of course she's going to make it. She's a Saiyan." Trunks stated quietly trying his best to sound sure of himself.

Pan knew he was lying thru his teeth but thought it was sweet that he lied in order to make her feel better. She smiled back and snuggled closer to him, hoping that his lie actually would come true. Trunks hoped so too and he hugged her reassuringly. The 2 sat in silence, staring endlessly at Yamako and soon 8 hours had passed. Pan and Trunks had just nodded off to sleep when a loud beeping noise woke them up with a start. Trunks and Pan jumped to their feet as they noticed the sound was coming from 1 of the machines hooked up to Yamako. Trunks and Pan frantically tried to figure out what was wrong when Dr. Homare and a nurse came running in. Dr. Homare quickly ran over to the machine and checked the data. Upon seeing the information he took out his stethoscope.

"What's wrong? What's going on?" Trunks asked frantically.

"What's the matter with Yamako?" Pan asked with a worried look on her face.

"She has fluid in her lungs and it's cutting off her air supply." Dr. Homare stated calmly as he listened closely to her lungs.

"Is she going to be ok?" Pan asked.

"It depends on how severe it is, but this is a serious problem especially for someone in her condition." Dr. Homare said stonily. "I'm afraid that you are going to have to leave while I drain her lungs."

"No I wanna stay with Yamako!" Pan cried as the nurse ushered them out.

"I'm sorry Miss but you can't." the nurse stated attempting to push them out the door.

"I wanna be with my daughter!"

"Pan come on let's let Dr. Homare do his job. Pan! Let's go! Come on!" Trunks stated as he dragged Pan out of the room.

The door shut behind them and Pan instantly collapsed into Trunks' arms. She cried hysterically and hugged Trunks tightly. Trunks hugged her back before she turned around and faced the door. Trunks put his hands on her shoulders and she gently hugged herself. Pan stared off at the door and prayed that Yamako was going to be all right. Trunks knew that something this serious was hard to recover from even without the added risk of Yamako's condition. Trunks knew that if Dr. Homare didn't come out with good news soon Yamako wasn't going to make it. Soon 3 hours had passed and it was already 7. They were in the waiting room waiting for the diagnosis on Yamako. Trunks knew that Yamako now had no hope of fully recovering and almost none of actually surviving. Trunks shuddered at the thought and shut his eyes as if hoping that would filter out the idea. He opened his eyes, turned around, and glanced at Pan as she sat in 1 of the chairs against the wall. She stared obliviously off into space as she focused on her thoughts, trying her hardest not to cry as they waited for news on Yamako. Trunks then got an idea on how to save her.

Wait when we used the Dragon Balls after Kaimera we only used 1 wish. Dende said that if only 1 wish has been granted then we can use it again when 4 months have passed. That means we can use them to heal Yamako! Trunks thought excitedly.

With that thought Trunks quickly headed for the door. Pan noticed him running off and instantly wondered what he was doing.

"Where are you going?" she yelled after him.

"I've got to go get something. I'll be back soon." Trunks shouted back.

Trunks ran out of the door and took off as soon as he was outside while Pan looked on in complete confusion. Trunks shot off like a rocket for his home, nearly going Super Saiyan in the process. Trunks landed outside Capsule Corp. in less than 7 minutes. Not wasting any time Trunks bolted inside, right as his family was finishing dinner. Trunks ran into view and Bulma quickly looked up. (Vegeta and Bra were too absorbed in their food to even notice).

"Mom I need to borrow something really quick." Trunks stated rapidly.

"Ah…sure go ahead Trunks. But-" she couldn't finish.

"Thanks Mom!" Trunks exclaimed taking off for the lab, cutting her off.

Vegeta finally finished his meal just in time to see his son taking off like a shot for the lab. He looked at Bulma curiously. Bulma shrugged back at him, just as confused. Trunks ran into the lab and frantically started searching the drawers for the dragon radar. Once he found it he quickly checked it to make sure it was working. As soon as he was convinced he headed for the door.

"Thanks a lot Mom!" Trunks shouted as he ran past.

Bra finished eating just in time to see her brother run out of the house, the door slamming as it swung shut.

"He's sure in a hurry. What's with him anyway?" Bra asked totally lost.

Vegeta and Bulma looked at each other, an identical thought on their minds. They knew something had happened, and for Trunks to act like that it could only be 1 thing.

:Yamako.: they said telepathically, nodding at each other simultaneously.

Bulma cleared the table while Vegeta called up Gohan and Goku telling the 2 to meet them at the hospital. Bra watched her parents curiously; she was still completely lost.

Trunks flew through the air, watching the dragon radar closely. He came to the location of the first Dragon Ball, which was on a tree branch overlooking a pool of quicksand. Trunks floated down and carefully grabbed the Dragon Ball. Placing it inside a blue sports bag, he took off in the direction of the next Dragon Ball.

Goku and Chichi met up with Gohan and Videl at the hospital and headed inside. They found Vegeta and Bulma already inside waiting for them. Bulma was talking with Pan in a corner, trying to comfort her. Vegeta was leaning up against the far wall watching them, while Bra hugged him tightly (for a change). Goku and Goten walked over and joined them while Gohan, Videl, and Chichi joined Bulma.

Trunks continued his search for the Dragon Balls, collecting them in record time. He only stopped once every 6 hours for a few minutes to rest and regain his energy. By the time Sunday evening arrived Trunks was only 1 Dragon Ball short. Trunks came across a gang of thugs that wanted the Dragon Balls for themselves. Trunks quickly pounded them all and relieved them of the Dragon Ball that they possessed. Trunks then found a safe place to summon the Dragon. Trunks quickly summoned Shenron and prepared to make his wish.

"You have wakened me from my slumber. Speak any 2 wishes within my power and they shall be yours." Shenron stated in a deep voice.

"Please make my daughter, Yamako, a healthy Saiyan. Please heal her and fix the problem with her lungs." Trunks shouted desperately.

"It shall be granted."

Shenron's eyes glowed bright red for a moment, while a golden aura surrounded Yamako in her bed.

"It is done. Now state your second wish I grow impatient." Shenron growled.

Trunks had forgotten about the second wish. He had been so focused on healing Yamako that he had forgotten to think up a second wish. Trunks contemplated saving the second wish for later. He didn't want to waste time coming up with a second wish, when he could be heading back to the hospital. Then Trunks got an idea.

I really want to be back there with Pan and Yamako right now but it will take at least an hour to fly all the way back there. Even if I go Super Saiyan it will still take at least 30 minutes to get back there. So why don't I just wish to be teleported back to the hospital. That way I can be there immediately. Trunks thought slyly nodding at his reasoning.

"I am waiting. Make your second wish!" Shenron snarled.

"I wish to be teleported back to the hospital where Pan is at." Trunks shouted back.

"So be it."

Shenron's eyes once again glowed bright red and as an aura enshrouded him, Trunks felt a tickling sensation course through his body as he started to dematerialize and fade away.

"Your wish has been granted and now farewell." Shenron stated as a golden glow from the Dragon Balls enshrouded him before rocketing off into the sky and speeding off into 7 different directions.

Trunks continued to fade until he disappeared all together. Within seconds he began to rematerialize in front of the hospital. It took him only a few seconds to fully materialize and he shook off the tingly feeling flowing through his body as he looked around. Quickly making sure he was at the right place he walled in. Pan was the first to notice his return and she hurriedly got up. Gohan noticed his daughter's movement and looked around. Seeing Trunks he made room for Pan to walk past. Pan ran over and hugged him tightly. Trunks hugged her and gently kissed her on the head.

"Where did you disappear to?" Pan asked gazing up at him.

Trunks smiled. "Just taking care of something."

"You may go and see her now." the nurse stated coming out.

Pan ran down the hall with Trunks following at a walk. He knew that Yamako was going to be fine and that there was no reason to run. Pan ran into the room and looked down at Yamako sadly. Trunks came in a few moments later only to find her in tears. Trunks walked over and took Pan into his arms. She cried and leaned into his chest taking hold of his jacket.

"Shh…it's ok Pan." Trunks whispered gently.

Before Pan or Trunks could say anything more they heard a giggle. They separated and looked down at Yamako who lay there giggling happily at them.

"Yamako! …She's ok! …Look Trunks she's ok!" Pan exclaimed hardly able to control herself.

"Of course she is. She's our daughter isn't she? Besides look at this…" he trailed pulling the dragon radar out of his pocket.

"The dragon radar…then you…" she stated gazing into his eyes.

Trunks nodded and smiled as Pan smiled back. Pan hugged him again before leaning down to look at Yamako. The others then came in accompanied by Dr. Homare. Dr. Homare looked down at Yamako in astonishment. He quickly looked her over while Gohan and the others walked over to where Pan and Trunks were standing.

"I…I don't understand…she's totally fine. Her condition has completely disappeared. I…just don't understand it." Dr. Homare stuttered in amazement.

The others smiled at each other. They knew the secret behind this miracle and it was amusing to see Dr. Homare's reaction. After Dr. Homare had recovered from his state of shock he allowed Yamako to be released. He knew enough about the Z-Fighters to know that some things concerning them couldn't be explained through science and that it was just better to take things as they are sometimes; no matter how miraculous or bizarre they seemed. After all as the personal doctor to the Briefs family he was handsomely paid as long as he stayed quiet about certain things and helped with avoiding questions in situations like this (not to mention the fact that Yamako was born with a tail that had to be removed). Trunks and Pan were ecstatic and Pan quickly picked up Yamako. Pan cradled her in her arms and simply stared down at her lovingly while Trunks stood holding her slightly. Still holding Yamako tightly Pan and Trunks left the hospital along with the others. The group stood outside the hospital for a moment allowing Yamako to giggle happily in the sun while Pan and Trunks stared down at her joyfully.

"Oh…just look at her Trunks. She's got your eyes." Pan sighed as she stared into Yamako's deep blue eyes.

Trunks smiled as he looked at his daughter and then at the woman he loved. Seeing that Pan's spirit had been given to Yamako along with her beauty.

"That's our daughter alright." Trunks said gently placing a hand on Yamako's head.

"Lets go home Trunks." Pan said as she took off for her new home with Yamako in her arms and Trunks following close behind.

The End

Author's Note: Well that's the end of the 1st part of my trilogy. So what did you all think? If you liked it you should read the sequel "Alone and Searching" and the final part of the trilogy "The Legend". Please let me know what you thought of my story. Thanks! Laters! Remember to review!