Forgotten promises

Chapter five

Disclaimer: Sigh

A/N: Did I mention I'm not so good with battle scenes so don't expect lots of those.

She sat up in her bed and looked at the alarm clock next to her. It was only seven am in the morning but something had stirred her from the slumbers of sleep. It was disturbing in a way, not knowing who was there or what they wanted but on the other hand it could've been her paranoia. Pan sighed and went to get dressed. There was no point going back to bed when she knew she was never going to get back to sleep. When these rare occasions occurred taking a walk in the cold breeze would usually do the trick. Grabbing a light jacket she opened the door and locked it behind her. Then began the long walk to the all so familiar park. As she walked though, she happened to walk past Capsule corp. but instead of going by she stopped. Something inside her told her to stop. Pan looked up to the many windows but there was only one that had the lights on. He was the same man her problems had started because of.

"I wonder what he's doing pacing back and forth so early in the morning?" She asked herself. Her instincts told her to fly up there and knock on his window but there was another figure there with him. The other side of her told her it was his fault. No one was ever allowed to tell her those things when it came to her Grandpa. "No, it's his fault."

"Pan dear! What are you doing up?" Asked a cheery voice.

She turned around quickly and was relieved when it was only Bulma. "Bulma, I couldn't sleep and I was going for a walk and then I came by here and I saw a light." She said in one big breath.

"Calm down dear. Here sit down and we'll talk." Bulma made her sit down on a nearby bench. "You're thinking of him aren't you?"

"I don't know what you mean and besides, why are you up so late?" She asked the older woman.

"I couldn't sleep with Vegeta's snoring so I went outside to enjoy the fresh air." The two of them laughed when she said this. "Now Pan, I know how you feel about Trunks."

"Bulma, I don't feel anything towards him. We're friends and he used to always be there for me. I just don't understand why we're so far apart now. I really don't know why and it's tearing me up inside." She said hastily.

"Trunks is just as confused as you at the moment. He needs time to think it over it. I'm just another person so how can I possibly help him but there is someone who may be able to talk to him."

"Who is that?" Pan asked quietly, fearing because she had a fair idea who it was.

"I think you know the answer." She smiled.

"I can't help him Bulma. There is nothing I can possibly do that will make him open up to me. I lost his complete trust two years ago after that big fight with Marron. It wasn't even my fault and he still sided with her." The girl sighed.

"He thinks he feels something for her but we'll have to wait and see where it'll take him." Bulma stood up and told Pan to follow. "Come on, let's go inside and we'll get something for you to drink. If my assumptions are right, you wouldn't mind some company." She smiled as Pan nodded. "You know something, I wouldn't mind having you as a daughter one day."

The raven-haired girl felt a wave of anger. Of course she had feelings for him but that was before the fight. She seemed to be having a lot of fights lately.

"I don't know what you're talking about Bulma."

"After living with Vegeta for so long you pick up a few tricks." She replied. Pan was so clueless as to what she meant. She opened the door and the girl went inside. "I'm not joking when I say that."

"Thank you!" The two of them walked inside to find a certain Prince eating everything in the fridge. "Vegeta!" She greeted.

"Brat!" He replied in between bites. He continued to scoff the food even after Bulma had given him a glare. "What?" He smirked.

"Save some for Pan." The woman said angrily.

"It's okay Bulma. I really am not all that hungry." She sat down on a chair and giggled. "Besides think of it as entertainment. It kind of reminds me of Grandpa Goku." He gave her a glare at being compared to Goku and the two females laughed. "I was only joking Vegeta, don't take it personally." He grunted in response.

"You are right, it does remind me of Goku!" Bulma mused.

"I will not be compared to that imbecile." He stood up and banged his fist on the table. Pan laughed louder and tears formed at the corner of her eyes.

"What's all the commotion about?" Asked a sleepy Bra as she made her way downstairs. "Pan-chan, what are you doing here?" She went over to her friend and gave her a big hug.

"Making fun of your dad!" The teen whispered. Bra gave a light laugh and sat down as well.

"I'm going to go train, you coming brat?" He asked as he stood up. Pan wasn't sure so she nodded and followed him.

"Thank you Bulma. See you later Bra!" She said quickly before running outside.

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"So Vegeta, what's up?" Pan asked as the two threw punches at each other.

"Less chat, more fight!" He snapped.

"Grandpa Goku is right, you haven't changed one bit." She sighed.

"He said that?" Vegeta asked as a smirk crossed his features.

"Yes he said that!" She laughed. "You know he misses everyone and he watches us from up there. He knows everything you do and think!" She gave a grin as the man gulped nervously. "Yes Vegeta, everything!" The girl repeated it for emphasis. "What are you so worried about. Are you thinking something you shouldn't be." A laugh could be heard escaping her lips.

"More like what are you thinking?" He sneered.

"Why does everyone think I like Trunks." She shouted. "I mean we were the best of friends before he blew it okay but other then that nothing more."

"I didn't say you liked my son. You were the one shouting it out. Think about it, if anyone were to listen to this conversation then you'd be the one that would look crazy." He gave a grin as she stood there speechless. "Besides, I remember when you were little. You told me you liked him, actually if I remember more correctly it was love. You loved him then and you still love him now."

"I…I was a kid. I was naïve. How can you possibly remember something that long ago. It was something a child would say. It isn't important at the moment." In quick and swift moves she had knocked him to the ground. Her anger got the best of her and she powered up. The gold aura surrounded her and Vegeta looked unimpressed. Then as if by some miracle her ki only got stronger and stronger. He watched in awe as she gave a shout before transforming to super saiyan two.

"I HATE HIM!" Pan screamed and there were more tears rushing down her face. "I HATE HIM FOR EVERY MISTAKE HE'S EVER MADE! I HATE HIM FOR FORGETTING ME! I HATE HIM FOR NEVER BEING THERE! I HATE HIM FOR NOT LOVING ME!"

Once again there was a rush as Bulma and everyone in the house rushed outside. The beam had destroyed the whole gravity room and there was nothing but piles of rusted metal. Vegeta got up and watched with a glint in his eyes, in a way you could sense he was proud of her but he would never ever admit that.

"What happened?" Bulma asked worriedly as she looked at the mess in front of her. "Is everyone alright?"

"Everyone's fine!" He snapped. "The girl just ascended to level two. In a moment she will collapse because the power is still new to her. Even so she will be able to master it soon enough."

Just as vegeta had predicted she fell at that moment. Trunks who had rushed out along with the rest of them was by her side in less that two seconds. He caught her before she fell and there was fear in his eyes. Mostly because he was concerned for her.

"Is she going to be okay?" He asked his mother.

"Yes dear she's going to be fine. Now quickly bring her to the lab so we can put her in the regeneration tank." She sighed and shook her head. Whatever Vegeta had said, it had pushed her to her limits.

Marron who was standing nearby couldn't help but feel a little jealous. Of course they were the best of friends and it was only right of him to catch her but something told her it was something more than that. The way his eyes were filled with concern. There was just something she couldn't put into words. Her mind told her she was imagining it and the jealously quickly disappeared. How could she be thinking these things when her friend was in trouble. Maybe they weren't the best of friends now but she hoped one day their friendship would rekindle.

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"Gohan dear, what's wrong?" Videl asked as her husband frowned. He looked up from his newspaper and tried to sense the tremendous power level.

"There's a strong power level which has just faded. It seems familiar but I'm not quite sure who's it is." He frowned and tried to concentrate. Two seconds the frown on his face disappeared and was replaced with fear.

"What is it?" She asked worriedly.

"It belongs to Pan." He said quickly before dropping everything and running out the door. He quickly took flight and headed towards capsule corp.

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As her eyes slowly adjusted to the light, she looked around. It was somehow familiar in a way but she couldn't quite remember. Then it hit her, it was Bulma's med lab.

"Are you okay Pan?" She turned to the voice and stared right into Trunk's eyes. He was frowning and there was concern written all over. "You blacked out after you turned super saiyan two."

"Get out Trunks!" Pan said apologetically. He stopped what he was saying and stared at her, waiting for some kind of sign which meant she was joking.

"I think you're sti-"

"You heard me, get out. Just stay away from me. I don't want to see you anymore." The last sentence pained her but she still continued to talk. "Just stay out of my life okay?"

"Pan, you've woken up!" Bra ran down the steps and hugged her. "I thought I heard noises. Although it could've been my crazy brother talking to himself. Mom's coming down in a moment, maybe to check up on you or something like that?" She raised an eyebrow and waited for a response. The girl looked from Pan to Trunks and back again. Then her mouth opened as she realized her intrusion. "I'm sorry, did I interrupt you guys. I'll go back upstairs."

"Don't worry about it Bra, it wasn't important." Pan forced a smile. At that moment everyone came downstairs with Bulma leading.

"How are you feeling?" Bulma asked the girl happily. "Do you feel light-headed or anything like that."

"She's fine!" Vegeta snapped. He pushed his way to stand next to her. "She has just ascended to super saiyan two. All she needs is a rest."

"She isn't fine!" A voice said from the back. Everyone's head turned to Trunks. He had a scowl on his face and seemed pissed off at something.

"I thought I asked you to leave!" Pan spoke from her bed. Her face was unreadable. "I think I know how I feel. If Vegeta says I'm fine then I'm fine. Are you me? Do you know how I feel? For Kami's sakes, you don't know a thing about me."

"That's not true and you know it!" He argued.

"Chose!" Vegeta said venomously.

"What?" Trunks asked confused.

"You heard me right. I said chose. Who's it going to be?" He nodded towards Pan and Marron. "She wants to know who is more important so chose." The room was quiet for a few seconds as all eyes were locked on his. Trunks looked over at Marron who's eyes were damp and at Pan who was trying not to beak down. He knew he would lose one person, either his best friend or his girlfriend. How could his father ask such a question. Even though he knew his father meant it when he said chose, and no one ever went against his word or wishes. Not him, not Bra, not anyone except Goku maybe.

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Sorry that was such a cliffhanger but you'll find out soon enough. I mean who do you think he's going to chose. I already know who but I still want your thoughts. If I have enough reviews and most people voting for the same person then I may change it. Anyway, please R&R. Thanks a bunch.