Forgotten promises

Chapter three

Disclaimer: I know you know it doesn't belong to me cause I'm still psychic. Not a psycho but a psychic. Lol. Actually maybe a teeny bit psycho but that doesn't really matter. Ages: Pan is 18. Trunks 26. Goten 25. Bra 18. Marron 22.

She trudged through the snow and into the hallway. For once she was actually early since her mood had instantly changed the night before. After the talk with Trunks. Of course she was still madly in love with him and knew he could never feel the same way but still she hoped one day he could.

"Hey Pan!" Shouted a girl with sparkling green eyes.

The raven-haired girl spun around and lighted her friend with a smile. "Hey Rita, what are you doing here so early?"

"I should be asking you that. What are you so happy about Pan-cha." Pan-cha was her nickname for Pan. They had become friends since she started studying here. After all they were very hard courses to get into and being Gohan's daughter she had done better than okay, much better.

"It's nothing important really. I'm just in a good mood that's all. Besides what have you been up to. Have you met anyone lately?" She teased.

Rita blushed ten shades of red and kept quiet.

"Tell me who it is? Come on, you know you want to." Pan egged her on.

"It's no one, I'll tell you later. Now lets get to class or we really will be late." She hurried to her next class and Pan sighed before following her.

The both of them entered the classroom and sat down on the nearest bench they could find. Their science teacher was late as usual and she couldn't help but feel frustrated. Rita on the other hand sat there silently daydreaming about whoever she was seeing. At that moment he entered and she snapped out of it.

"Good morning class!" He greeted as he closed the door behind him.

He and Rita made eye contact and she gave a small smile while he smirked back. It finally dawned on her.

Rita noticed Pan's weary look and paled at once.

"How could you!" The girl said slowly.

"I'm sorry Pan. It just sort of happened. He really does love me you know and I love him." The red head had a sorry look on her face. "I would've told you but I knew you would react like this."

"You don't know what you feel Rita. He's only using you and we both know that much. He could get fired, maybe years in jail. You have to stop this fling now. Do it or you won't be the only one hurt in this game." Her face had gone from happy to concern in two seconds.

"He isn't using me. He really does love me." She started to see red. "Why can't you understand it from my point of view. Haven't you ever felt like you couldn't stand to be far from him. You couldn't breathe without him. You would die without him. Well have you?"

"Yes I have. I've felt like without him life wasn't worth living. I'm sorry Rita I really am but I can't stand around and let you get hurt. Do you understand me?"

"You're the one that doesn't understand. This is real and I know what you're thinking. You think this is just a fling, a stupid crush that I will get over in a few weeks but it isn't. Can't you try and be happy for me?" The girl was near tears and Pan felt bad because she knew it was her doing.

"I'm sorry, I guess I can't just accept it. He's going to hurt you whether you believe it or not. I don't want to be the person that watches you slowly fall apart because of him. You're playing with fire." She tried to comfort the girl.

"Just try and accept it, please. Maybe just maybe he truly loves me. Don't let this friendship end because of him." Her eyes were damp.

She gave a sigh. "Okay, I'll try and accept it. Don't expect anything okay."

"Thank you Pan." Rita exclaimed happily.

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Trunks and Marron were sitting in the café. None of them were talking, afraid they would say the wrong thing. After what seemed like an eternity he cleared his throat.

"I'm sorry Marron. I was being a jerk and I'm sorry we fought but I don't want this to just end. Give me another chance, please." He pleaded.

"Trunks, I'm not in any position to judge. Like you, I don't want this to just end either. I can't just pretend it didn't happen but I'm willing to put it behind me. Tell me why you want to start over." She sat there quietly.

"I'm an idiot but I feel that there is something there, you know. I just can't imagine being your friend. I want to be something more so please give me another chance."

"Alright, I'll give you another chance." She smiled and there was a puzzled expression on his face. "You know I can't stay mad at you."

"That's what Pan said!" He mumbled to himself.

"What did you say?" She asked grinning.

"That's what Pan said!" He mumbled more loudly. He was aware her expression had changed quickly.

"Oh!" Marron exclaimed. Her face saddened at the mention of her former friend's name. "How has she been?"

"She's good I guess. I know she isn't really mad at you!" He tried to comfort her. Knowing she didn't like talking about this certain subject. The girl had tried to say sorry numerous times before but Pan had been too stubborn to listen. It kind of reminded him of his dad. He shuddered at that thought. They were training together too much.

"She hates me Trunks. It's been two years since we've actually talked. I regret saying those things to her. It's a wonder she hasn't tried to kill me. I mean she's obviously very good at trying to act as though everything is okay but there's a lot of anger still in there. We all know she hasn't been normal since it happened. Maybe happy at times but still not normal. Everyone can see it in her eyes." The young blonde sighed and buried her face in her hands.

"There were words said and there were actions everyone regrets but she'll get over it in time." He got her hand and squeezed it.

"She has ignored me for two years. We all know what she's like. She'll ignore me for the rest of her life if she wants to. I may not be an expert when it comes to friends but I do know this much. She doesn't want to ever be friends again." Her voice had become awfully quiet. "Just promise you won't leave me again. I don't want to lose you as well as her."

"I promise." Trunks said quickly.

He gave her a sympathetic look before trying to calm her. Everyone knew what pan was capable of. She was right in saying that Pan could ignore her forever. There was a slight chance she could forgive Marron but it was very slim.

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The sun was setting and she sat at her windowsill watching it. After everything she had heard and seen today she wanted to just sleep and forget about it. How could her friend be going out with her teacher. It seemed too wild for her to even imagine.

"I must be dreaming!" She exclaimed.

"You aren't dreaming Pan!" A voice seemed to whisper.

She quickly checked everywhere to make sure she hadn't gone crazy. Her eyes told her no one else was in the room and she was imagining everything.

"I'm going crazy!" She told herself.

"You aren't crazy!" This time she was sure she heard something. Her head was spinning. She was so sure she heard someone but she could see nothing.

"Who's there?" Pan asked no one in particular. It seemed crazy to be talking to herself but she was desperate to know who it was. The voice was familiar like she had heard it a long time ago but had forgotten. In a way it was comforting knowing that much.

"Don't you recognize me." The voice said happily. There was something about this specific voice that made her warmer. Then realization hit her.

"Grandpa Goku?" She questioned knowing full well it could only be his voice that made her feel so special. "Is that you?" There was almost a whimper in her voice. He had died when she was fourteen. After they had gone into space to search for the black star dragon balls.

"It's me!" He laughed.

"But it's impossible." The ache in the pit of her stomach seemed to slowly let go. "Why can't I see you?"

"Nothing's impossible. I was up there looking down on you and you seem to be distressed. They let me talk to you for a while. Why are you pushing everyone away from you? They only want to help you." His voice had taken a calm and understanding tone.

"I missed you so much grandpa. I don't want to push them away from me. I don't know what's wrong with me." She began to cry and tried to wipe them away.

"Don't cry Pan. It's okay, I'm here. Vegeta would be very disappointed if he knew you were crying. He sees it as a sign of weakness. He hasn't changed one bit." This time Pan laughed.

"I don't know what's wrong with me. There's no real reason I'm depressed. Promise me you'll help me get through this." She looked up to the ceiling expecting to see him.

"I promise Pan-chan. Just go and forget past mistakes. Go visit everyone and give them my best wishes. Especially to Chi-chi." He paused when he said her name like it pained him to do so.

"You miss grandma don't you?" She asked.

"Yes I miss your grandma very much!" He replied. There was a silence as he thought of what to say. "Now go and be happy, don't live on mistakes Pan-chan. I've got to go now so good luck."

"WAIT!" Pan shouted. Her eyes had become damp again. "Don't go yet! Please come back."

"Yes Pan?"

"I don't want you to go yet." She was on the brink of more tears.

"I'll talk to you soon. Don't worry, I'll come back soon. Besides I've got a tournament to win." He added the last part as an afterthought and she couldn't help but laugh.

"Bye Grandpa, good luck to you too!" She called out.

"Bye Panny!" He replied as the room became silent once again.

There was a smile on her warm face. She knew that was definitely not a dream. Every part of that conversation was real. He always knew how to put a smile on her face, even when he wasn't physically there. She missed him terribly but knowing that she was going to talk to him soon gave her some comfort. It gave her a sense of vitality.

Pan knew what she had to do and seeing this one person was the first step.

"This is for you Grandpa!" She grinned before walking out of the apartment and taking flight. The world seemed to look a lot brighter from where she was at this very moment or maybe it was just her dreaming. Nope, it was definitely brighter.

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This fic is just getting started but besides that what did you guys think. Do you know who she's going to go see? It could be anyone and I mean it. But there's one line in the last few sentences that could give you a clue. Anyway please read my other fic if you haven't. It would be greatly appreciated. I know it seems like a T/M in the last three chapters but I promise it will get better and note the fact I actually made her nice this time. Besides that thanks again for taking the time to read this.