Tales of Parenthood

Author's Note

Sequel to Coming of Age. Everyone except Goku and Doctor Briefs are alive, but Goku visits. Grand Tour happened and the dragon balls are gone. Ignores Dragon Ball Super.

Pan is 19

Bra is 22

Goten is 32

Trunks is 34

Disclaimer: I do not own DBZ or any characters or variations of DBZ. I only own my OCs.

Chapter Ten: Brother or Sister?

Henry sat on the counter as Trunks shaved. He watched curiously.

"Daddy, why are you doing that?" he asked Trunks.

"I shave so my face will be smooth," explained Trunks as he continued to shave.

"Why?" asked Henry now playing with the shaving cream.

"I like it that way I guess," shrugged Trunks as wiped off his face.

"I like it that way too," Pan said sweetly as she gave Trunks a kiss on the cheek before leaving her boys in the bathroom.

"Do you do it for Mommy?" Henry asked as he waved his hand trying to remove the shaving cream from it.

"That's is another reason I do it," Trunks responded as he wiped of Henry's hands.

"Why do you do stuff for Mommy?" Henry continued his questioning as Trunks picked him up and carried him toward the kitchen for breakfast.

"Because I love her," Trunks answered unphased by his son's constant questions.

Trunks sat Henry down in his booster seat at the table as Pan sat a plate in front of him. "If I like someone, should I do stuff for them?" Henry asked causing Trunks to choke on his orange juice.

"Do you like someone?" Pan asked as she sat down at the table. Henry nodded.

"Who's the lucky girl," chuckled Trunks after he got past his issue with the orange juice. Henry all the sudden seemed shy as he ate his breakfast. "How about you give us two clues," Trunks suggested hoping it would bring his son out of his shyness.

"Okay… You both get a question!" Henry agreed taking a drink from his sippy cup.

Pan giggled at her boys. Henry looked at her for her question. Her mind went blank. "Uh…What color are her eyes?" Pan stumbled out the first question she could think of. Trunks threw his hands up in exasperation. Pan shrugged back.

Henry of course didn't notice any of this. "Blue," he answered and turned to Trunks, who end up stammering just like his wife.

"Uh, is she older or younger than you?" Trunks stammered. Pan threw her hands up mocking his earlier actions.

"Older," Henry answered as he continued eating his breakfast.

"Okay then, she's older with blue eyes," Trunks repeated Henry answers. Henry nodded since his mouth was full. After that, Henry didn't say another word about it.

Once breakfast was over, Trunks got dressed for work. The doorbell rang. Pan opened the door and motioned for Rini to come inside. "Thanks for watching him," Pan said as she grabbed her purse.

"No big deal," Rini assured as Trunks came to greet her.

"After my appointment, Trunks is heading to work and I'll head back here, so it shouldn't be too long. Henry, Rini's here!" called Pan as she and Trunks started to leave. Henry ran out bouncing and hugging Rini. Pan waved, but Henry was too distracted to wave back.

As they were driving to the doctor, Trunks brought up the subject from breakfast. "So has Henry been playing with any older girls with blue eyes when you go to the park?" he asked with a smirk.

"Not that I can remember. He's too young to have a crush," answered Pan with a scowl.

"Hey I remember you telling me you had a crush on me starting at three… He's not that much younger," commented Trunks.

Pan sighed. "I'm still having trouble with the fact that he didn't wave bye to me," grumbled Pan.

Trunks slipped his hand into hers. "Don't be upset. You know he likes Rini," Trunks said. As soon as the phrase was said the two froze.

Pan was the first to speak, "You don't think."

"Blue eyes and older," Trunks answered. "Do you think I should warn Goten?" Trunks asked with a slight chuckle. Pan just let out a groan as response.

xxXXxx

Trunks and Pan sat together in the doctor's office waiting for the doctor.

"Hello," greeted the doctor as he entered the room. "Mrs Briefs how are you feeling?" he asked as he sat down across from them.

"Good," answered Pan.

"Good!" he repeated enthusiastically as he flipped through Pan's file. "All your tests came back perfect, but I'm a little concerned with your weight," he announced looking up. "You're about nineteen weeks along, and you haven't gained much weight. It may be nothing. It sometimes happens with second pregnancies, but we will do an ultrasound to be sure," the doctor explained setting the folder down. Pan placed a hand over stomach nervously as they were led to an exam room.

xxXXxx

Pan grumbled slightly. "Do you want me to stay home today?" asked Trunks raising an eyebrow at his wife's noises as they exited the doctor's building.

"No, I'm just bothered that I got in trouble for not being fat enough," she huffed.

Trunks laughed. "Panny, you didn't get in trouble. The baby is perfect, and nobody said anything about you not being fat enough," he said a grin still present on his face.

Pan shot him a glare. "Oh shut up and go to work," she said crossing her arms with a pout.

Trunks smiled leaning in and giving her a quick kiss. "I love you," he said as he uncapsuled his car. Pan couldn't help but crack a smile at her husband's affection.

xxXXxx

"How did your appointment go?" asked Rini as soon as Pan had walked in the door.

"I'm not fat enough," Pan announced rolling her eyes.

"Well then eat more," shrugged Rini as Henry brought her another lincoln log to add to the tower they were building in the living room.

"I eat plenty," Pan assured sitting down on the couch. Henry immediately crawled into her lap.

"Mommy did you find out if it's a brother or sister?" he asked as he did after every one of Pan's doctor appointments.

"The baby wasn't in the right position to check, but I go back next week so maybe then," answered Pan running her fingers through his hair.

"How much weight have you gained?" asked Rini more intently looking at Pan's stomach.

"Two pounds," answered Pan.

"Your almost five months right?"

"Closing in," grinned Pan touching her stomach. Henry put his hand on it too.

"How much had you gain with Henry by five months?"

"Ten or so pounds, but it was all on my tummy so I looked huge," Pan giggled thinking back to her first pregnancy.

"So you're about half way done being pregnant, and you've only gained two pounds. I hope I do that well whenever Goten and I have kids," grumbled Rini as she got up. "You said your going in next week for the some more tests and to find out the gender right?" Rini asked as she grabbed her purse. Henry slipped off Pan's lap and ran to hug Rini's legs.

"Yep!" Pan grinned at the thought of finding out whether she was getting another sweet little boy or a little baby girl.

"Will you need me to babysit next week?" Rini asked as she handed Henry a piece of candy from her purse.

"No, Bunny wants Henry for the day, so we'll be okay," explained Pan. Rini waved as she left. Pan sighed and patted the spot next to her on the couch. Henry hurried over still holding his piece of candy.

"Mommy do you want my candy… It could help," he suggested offering his mother the piece of candy.

Pan smiled. She really did have the sweetest little boy in the whole world. "No I'm good sweetie. You eat your candy, but can you answer a question for Mommy?" Pan asked. Henry nodded as he unwrapped the piece of candy and stuck it in his mouth. "Is Rini the girl you like?"

Henry smiled and nodded.

"Why do you like her... if you don't mind me asking," Pan asked a soft smile still on her face.

"She's nice, pretty, and she alwads has candy in her bag," explained Henry after he finished his candy.

"I see," Pan's smile grew wider.

xxXXxx

"Hi Bra," greeted Pan as she and Henry entered Capsule Corp.

"Hey you two!" she called back from her place in the living room.

"Hi Aunt BaBa!" Henry loudly squealed as he hugged his aunt. Once he released Bra from his death grip, he rushed off to find his grandparents.

Pan came in and sat down with Bra. "So today's the big day?" asked Bra with a wide toothy grin.

"Yep, today we find out whether it's a boy or a girl," answered Pan placing a hand on her nonexistent baby bump.

"If you're a girl, you're all mine," Bra said with her head level with Pan's stomach.

"Bra what are you going to do if it's a girl?" Pan raised an eyebrow at her best friend.

"Well I've been working on my fashion designs, and I want to use my little niece as a model," explained Bra her eyes dazzling with ideas.

"What fun," Pan responded sarcastically.

"So are things all better with your parents? I just got back from school, so I haven't heard about what happed after the party," probed Bra.

"I was depressed for about a week until Gramps showed up and brought me out of. We ended up going for a walk around the neighborhood, and he told Henry he'd take him out for ice cream if at least five people asked him for his autograph… I've never seen Henry so excited to see people mobbing Hercule," Pan laughed.

"Way to go world chap. I'm glad to know he's good for something," smirked Bra. Pan nodded.

"Then my mom came over the next week worried I hated her, which I didn't and still don't. Papa apologized three weeks after the party," elaborated Pan on all the other events Bra had missed.

"So it's all back to normal?"

"Not quite, I don't go over to my parents as much, and there's one thing with Henry," Pan trailed off.

"What? Don't tell me he's a super saiyan. I still can't believe his hair flashed gold like that," Bra rambled on.

"No, he's not a super saiyan yet. He doesn't call my dad Pawpa Gohan anymore," explained Pan.

"What does he call him?"

"Gohan," Pan answered with a sigh.

"Just Gohan… That's a little weird. Does he think you and Trunks don't like Gohan anymore or what's up with the name only thing?" Bra asked making a face.

"No, Trunks and I forgave my dad. We both agreed not to dwell on it. My best guess is he remembers what my dad said at the party. He's smarter than we give him credit for."

"Dang that has to hurt your dad's feelings. He managed to mess up so bad he lost his grandpa title," Bra shook her head at the thought.

Pan sighed again trying not to worry about her father's feeling. She was trying her best to stay focused on the baby.

"When is Trunks getting here?" asked Bra glancing toward the door.

"In about an hour," answered Pan as she relaxed on the couch.

xxXXxx

Trunks arrived at Capsule Corp surprised not to see anyone right off. He found everyone in the kitchen laughing and talking.

"Hi," Trunks greeted his family.

"Daddy!" yelled Henry as he stopped climbing Vegeta and ran to hug his father.

"Hey little man!" Trunks greeted his son back as he scooped him up into a tight hug.

"You're late," announced Bra in an accusing tone. Trunks rolled his eyes then a smirk came to his lips.

"Henry why don't you ask Aunt Bra if she wants to hear how high you can count," whisper Trunks as he sat his son down.

Henry grinned wide as he ran to Bra. "Aunt BaBa wanna hear me count?" asked Henry looking excited.

"Bra I wouldn't," Pan started to warn, but it was too late.

"Sure show me how high you can count little man," Bra told him with a sweet smile not realizing what she had just done.

"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen…" Henry counted.

After fifteen, Bra seemed surprised when he kept going and going. Bra looked at Pan with big eyes. Pan just smiled. Trunks walked over to his sister leaning down as to not disrupt Henry's counting. "His record is seventy-two," he whispered. Bra shot him a glare as he and Pan headed for the door after telling Henry bye as he continued to count.

xxXXxx

"How in the world can Henry count that high?" Bra asked still annoyed that Trunks had tricked her.

"Chi-Chi and Pan teach him little lessons, so he'll be prepared for preschool," explained Bulma as her daughter hit her head against the table.

"What's he doing with Grandma Bunny?" asked Bra when she realized that everyone but her mother had left the kitchen.

"They're feeding all Dad's animals," Bulma answered sitting down beside her.

"Does he like them?" Bra asked looking a little surprised.

"He loves it," Bulma told her with a smile. "So you think it's a boy or a girl?" asked Bulma with a smile.

"I think it's a girl cause Pan isn't gaining much weight like she did with Henry… But I honestly don't know if I can see Pan with a little girl," shrugged Bra.

"I was the opposite, I gain almost no weight with Trunks and more with you, but I think that more had to do with my age. I hope it's a girl. I could see Trunks spoiling a little girl," gushed Bulma.

"So you think she'll be a daddy's girl?"

"Not a doubt in my mind," grinned Bulma. There was a knock at the door. Bulma answered it to find Chi-Chi and Videl. "Hey ladies, if you're looking for Pan, she isn't back yet. Come on in," Bulma said with a smile as she led them to the kitchen.

"We're a little excited to hear what Pan's having," admitted Videl.

"Don't worry about it. We are too. My mom and I think it's going to be a girl," explained Bra.

"No way it's going to be another little boy. He'll be smart just like his brother… Did you know Henry can count to,"

"Seventy-two," Bra cut Chi-Chi off giving her a smile and nod. Videl laughed knowing Bra must have listened to him.

"I think he would be able to count higher, but he seems to lose interest at that point," commented Chi-Chi.

xxXXxx

"Do you think we can handle this?" asked Pan looking down at her stomach.

"I'm sure we can. Why are you getting worried?" asked Trunks glancing over from the driver's seat.

"We've just been really lucky. Henry is so well behaved," sighed Pan.

"You're worried this one won't be," chuckled Trunks taking her hand in his.

"Maybe," admitted Pan.

"If this one is a terror, we'll handle it," assured Trunks.

xxXXxx

As soon as Pan and Trunks entered Capsule Corp, they were mobbed. Except one person was missing.

"Henry!" Trunks called his son who dashed through Capsule Corp and right into Pan's arms.

"Mommy is it a bother or a sister?" Henry asked squirming in Pan's arms. Trunks took Henry from Pan. "Hi Daddy," Henry greeted Trunks with a big grin.

"Spit it out you two. Is it a boy or a girl?" demanded Bra.

Pan smiled sheepishly. "It's a girl," she answered.

"I'm going to have a sister like Daddy does?" questioned Henry.

"That's right little man," Trunks assured him giving him a tight squeeze.

All the women were screaming and fussing over Pan.

"Pan is it really a girl?" asked Bra jumping up and down with excitement.

"Yes," Pan told her with a half smile.

"We have to throw you a shower," proclaimed Bunny

"We should wait till they pick out a name, or are you going to make us wait till she's born like with Henry?" Bulma asked a slight smirk on her face.

"We're not sure. We haven't discussed any names yet," explained Trunks trying to please his mother.

"I have some names!" announced Henry still happily perched in Trunks' arms.

"What are they sweetie?" Pan asked ruffling her little boy's hair.

"Daisy, Rose… Oh and Lilly," answered Henry.

"Hmmm, by any chance were you helping Grandma Bunny in the garden today?" asked Trunks giving Henry a tickle.

Henry erupted into giggles. "Yeah, but I liked um too!" explained Henry through his fits of laughter.

"Trunks and I will start working on a name. Grandma Chi-Chi are you okay?" Pan asked seeing her grandmother look a little out of it.

"Oh, I'm fine. Just wondering what kind of little girl she'll be and what she'll look like," responded Chi-Chi once she came out of her daze.

"Maybe she'll have lavender hair," grinned Bra at the idea.

"Oh honey, I doubt it. Only men in our family have had lavender hair. Henry would talk about it being a special trait," comment Bunny.

"Huh, now that you mention it all the women have blonde or blue hair in the family," observed Bulma.

xxXXxx

"Did you come up with any names you like?" asked Pan as she sat on the couch eating a snack and drinking tea.

"There's one I really really like," grinned Trunks closing his book.

"Well what is it?" she gave Trunks a sweet smile.

"Corset," smiled Trunks.

Pan stared at him. He couldn't actually think that was a good name, could he? "I'm not naming my daughter Corset," Pan told him raising an eyebrow.

"Come on we could call her something shorter that would be cute, like Cor or Set or Cora," Trunks rambled on trying to get her on board with the name.

"I like that last one, Cora," Pan smiled looking down at her stomach.

"So we can name her Corset?" Trunks asked with a hopeful smile.

"I think we should just go with Cora, but we can ask for a third vote," Pan explained a smirk growing on her face.

"Henry!" they both called at the same time. Henry came into the room dragging an oversized tiger stuffed animal behind him.

"Yes?" he asked looking between his parents wondering why he was called.

"We want your opinion on a name for your little sister," explained Trunks. Henry's eyes lit up.

"Do you think we should name her Corset and call her Cora for short or just name her Cora?" asked Pan. Henry thought for a moment.

"I like Cora," he answered. Pan gave Trunks a winning smirk.

"Just Cora not Corset?" asked Trunks hoping maybe he meant he liked the nickname.

"Just Cora," Henry answered climbing onto the couch. "Hi Cora," Henry spoke to Pan's still undersized baby bump. Trunks sighed. He knew he was beat.

"Now all we need is a middle name," Pan said giving Trunks a soft smile.

"Middle name?" repeated Henry looking slightly confused.

"Yeah kiddo, most people have a first, middle, and last name. All three names together are their full name," explained Trunks sitting down next to his son and wife.

"Remember, sometimes when you misbehave Mommy calls you Henry Vegeta Briefs," reminded Pan. Henry nodded. "Henry is your first name," Pan said kissing his forehead. "Vegeta is your middle name," she said giving him a second kiss. "And Briefs is your last name," she finished giving a third kiss.

Henry giggled before asking, "Daddy what's your full name?"

"My full name is Trunks Vegeta Briefs," answered Trunks ruffling Henry's hair.

"Two of our names match!" exclaimed Henry bouncing at his discovery.

"Yes they do. Last names are family names so you, me, your mommy, and your baby sister will all have the last name Briefs because we're a family. As far as your middle name, your Mommy and I wanted you to have my middle name so you would be named after me as well as my dad," explained Trunks.

"So were named after Pawpa Vegeata?" Henry asked looking at his father quizzically.

"Yes," Trunks answered simple.

"You're also named after your great grandfather Doctor Henry Briefs," Pan told him with a smile.

"Really? Why haven't I met him?" asked Henry again bouncing at hearing this new information.

"Because he pasted away before you were born. He was Grandma Bunny's husband and Grammie's father," answered Trunks hoping his son would be upset by the news.

"Was he old or did something happen?" asked Henry looking a little sadden by the news.

"He was very old. He loved you very much even if he wasn't able to meet you in person," assured Pan hugging her son.

"You should ask Grammie and Grandma Bunny about him sometime. He was a great man," suggested Trunks.

"Okay… Mommy what's your full name," Henry asked looking up at the woman who was still holding him.

"My full name is Pan Satan Briefs," she answered with a smile as she held him close.

"Satan like Gramps' name?" he asked.

"Yes that's who I was named after," she told him.

"Cora's middle name should be after someone too," suggested Henry moving to pay more attention to Pan's stomach than her.

"You think we should name her after someone huh? Any ideas who?" Trunks asked watching his son snuggle up to Pan.

"Nope none," he answered before yawning and drifting off into a nap.

Author's Note- Please R&R it means a lot to me.