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Chapter 34





Pan felt the chill of the morning on her face and silently moved closer towards the warmth. Her eyes opened slowly as she felt her body press into another and realized that an arm was slung across her waist.



She turned to face Trunks smiling as she ran her hand through his

tousled hair.



"Good morning." She whispered, her voice still coarse from sleep.



Trunks opened his breath taking blue eyes and chuckled. "Yes, yes it is."



He lifted his hand and gently ran a finger tracing first her cheek and then her lips. He felt more than heard a small sigh escape her lips and smiled at her softly.



"You know I would kill to be able to wake up next to you every morning." Trunks murmured. As Pan's eyes closed enjoying his touch.



"Let's get married today." Trunks said suddenly. He had waited so long to be with her and he didn't think he could wait another second.



Pan's eyes flew open. "Today?? Are you nuts? It takes weeks to plan a wedding!"



Trunks sighed, "It was just a thought. He said as he pouted slightly.



Pan giggled, "Well we'll see. I haven't even told my parents yet!"



Trunks pulled her close to him and kissed her. "I'll do what ever you wish."



Pan rolled her eyes and pushed away from him as she sat up and

stretched. Her sensitive nose picked up the distinct smell of bacon. Her stomach rumbled loudly and she blushed. Trunks climbed off the bed and yelled, "Race ya!" As he ran passed her out the door.



"Hey!" Pan yelled and ran out into the hallway only to be caught in

Trunks arms and pulled to him tightly.



"That wasn't funny." She pouted as he leaned down and kissed the tip of her nose. Trunks just murmured something before he leaned down further and captured her lips in his. His lips trailed down to her chin and then around her jaw line to begin the descent to her neck. Pans head lolled back giving him better access and she moaned softly as she closed her eyes.



"Ahem!"



Trunks pulled away quickly as he heard Gohan clear his throat. Pan being caught off guard almost collapsed as Trunks let go of her. She glared at Trunks as she ignored her father and headed down to breakfast.



Trunks turned to face Gohan. He wasn't sure what to expect from the older Saiyan so he kept quite.



Gohan stood still trying not to smile. The look of shock on Trunks face was classic. He had kept close tabs on them all night and knew that nothing had happened between the two, but why let him off so easily.



When Gohan didn't speak, Trunks chose to break the awkward silence.

"Good morning sir."



Gohan just raised an eyebrow taking in Trunks' even more disheveled

appearance. "You will shower before breakfast."



Trunks stared at Gohan's back as he headed downstairs. He could not

believe his good fortune as he walked to the bathroom. He had let him

live.



Trunks stomach grumbled as he grabbed a towel and went into the

bathroom. He turned on the water as hot as he could stand it and stepped in. It felt like heaven!! He Hadn't had a proper shower in weeks. Ever since his hotel was blown up.



Of course he did cleanse himself and his clothing in the river.

(Usually while he hunted for fish) But it wasn't the same.



He stretched his arms and shoulders enjoying how the heat of the

water as it relaxed him. It was heavenly. Well almost! If Pan had been in here with him it would have been heaven.



Trunks sighed, oh well, he thought as he began to lather his hair and body. He was surprised at the amount of grime that was washed down the drain.



His stomach grumbled again and after washing thoroughly a second time he rinsed off and climbed out. He was surprised to find the clothes he took off, which were as worn and dirty as he was, were gone and replaced by what he assumed to be Gohan's clothing. He picked up the orange and blue gi and smirked. The Sons could be devious.



Pan laughed as Trunks came down the stairs. The Gi showing off his

Well-defined arms. He had tied up his hair in a ponytail to keep it out of his eyes.



Trunks pretended to glare at Pan who was now holding her side as he sat down next to her. "I'll get you for this." He murmured.



"Actually it was my idea. Pan's told us that you're going to be part of the family so I f figured you should fit in." Gohan said smiling at the young man.



Videl let out a laugh also. "I don't think so Gohan the orange

clashes with his hair. Don't worry Trunks I'll find you something more suitable After breakfast."



Trunks smiled at her gratefully as she piled a stack of pancakes and

bacon on his plate.



"So Pan told us that you proposed and she accepted." Gohan said eying Trunks closely.



Trunks looked up and quickly swallowed so that he could reply. He wiped his mouth with a napkin and nodded. "Yes, I was hoping that we could be married soon."



Videl clapped her hands in excitement. "How wonderful! I think a

spring wedding would be perfect!"



Trunks eyes bulged. That was months away! "Well I was thinking of something sooner. Like maybe next week." Trunks stammered as Pan looked at him smirking.



Gohan frowned, "What's the hurry? She's not pregnant is she?" He

asked as his grip tightened on his glass.



Trunks spit milk out all over his plate as Pan snickered.



"Ah! No, I can assure you that she is not. Since I have met Pan it

feels like a part of me is lost without her. We are soul mates and I wish for her to be my life mate."



Gohan set his cup down but still eyed Trunks wearily.



Pan spoke up, "Actually next week was my idea." She flashed Trunks a 'you owe me look'. "I've waited for two years, I think that's long enough to decide what I want."



Videl gasped as she started ticking off on her fingers all the things she had to do for the wedding.



Pan sighed, "Actually Mom, I would prefer a small wedding. I was

thinking that maybe we could get married on the lookout, by Dende."



Trunks smiled at his bride to be. "I think that would be wonderful." He leaned down and they shared a kiss.





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Goten walked into the kitchen to find Bulma and Bra chatting away

happily. It was good to see Bulma smiling for once.



"What's going on?" Goten asked grabbing a drink from the fridge.



"Trunks and Pan are getting married!" Bulma said happily. She

instantly got on the phone and started making phone calls.



Goten watched as Bra turned her attention and was staring out the

window. She had a sad expression on her face and it made Goten worry. He walked up to her gently took her hand and led her out of the room.



She followed silently as he took her to the atrium. It was one of her favorite rooms in the house. Goten sat on a bench and pulled Bra up onto his lap.



"What's wrong?" He asked softly the worry evident in his voice.



Bra shook her head as she leaned against his chest. "Just thinking." She said softly, so softly if he hadn't of been part Saiyan he never would have heard her.



Goten lifted her face up so he could look at her. "Did you want to get married?"



Bra's eyes widened. He thought she was upset because they weren't

married? "Oh no Goten! We already discussed this. You know that some ceremony doesn't matter to me. I can feel you in my heart and my soul, I don't need a piece of paper."



Bra sighed, "No, I was thinking about my father. I know he can be bastard but I miss him!!"



Goten hugged her tightly, he was distraught that his mate was upset.

He was however, relieved that she wasn't upset at him.



Goten kissed the top of her head. "I will find him for you and bring him home."



Bra gasped, "No!! He'd kill you!"



Goten snorted, "If he was going to kill me he would have done it by now. It'll be okay." He whispered and hugged her again.







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Pan sighed as she found herself inside a Mall once again. Even more surprising her mother, Videl hated Malls as much as Pan did but today She was on a mission. To find the perfect wedding dress.



They had already bought a new wardrobe to fit Pan's new figure and she was damned and determined not to leave until they had "THE" dress.



Pan groaned as Videl shoved yet another dress at her.



"Not another one!" Pan moaned as Videl turned her.



"I don't care if your skin is raw, you will try on that dress and all the other ones I pick out. Now quit stalling!"



Pan growled but slinked away into the dressing room damning Trunks to hell.



Sighing she slipped the ivory colored dress over her head and gasped as she saw her reflection in the mirror. It was more simple and elegant than the others. No huge trains or piles of lace and sequins it was perfect!



Videl knocked on the door and Pan turned around as it opened.



Videl gasped and dropped the armload of dresses she was holding. Her hands flew up to cover her mouth.



"Oh Pan, you have always been beautiful but with that dress your

stunning!" Videl said as tears stung her eyes. It had finally hit her

that Pan had grown and was leaving.



Pan hugged her tightly as she wiped her own eyes. She would miss them.





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Trunks was fighting his own demons, or should I say in-laws? He had wanted to go shopping with Pan but Gohan had quickly vetoed that idea. He sighed looking down at his orange gi, he had told her he would do anything for her and he was good for his word.



They had been in the tuxedo shop for so long Trunks had lost track of time. Goku had zapped in and joined the two at Chi-chi's persuasion. Now he was cowering behind Gohan. Trunks watched in amusement as the attendant tried to coax him out.





"Dad," Gohan said exasperated, "It's not a needle it's a straight pin.

He isn't going to hurt you."



Goku stood up slowly still eyeing the attendant wearily.





"I promise you Sir, in fifty years in the business I have never stuck a straight pin into anyone intentionally." The flustered man said.





Goku still didn't look convinced so Gohan begrudgingly went first to be fitted.





Trunks frowned suddenly as he realized that his friend was missing. "Hey when's Goten arriving?" He asked Gohan who winced as he was pierced with a pin.



"He couldn't make it, I talked to him earlier but he said he had to

take care of something first. He's the same size as Goku so we can still order the tux." Gohan explained.



Trunks snorted, "Some best man."

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