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Chapter 2

It was a cool April day as Trunks and Pan stayed outside to enjoy the weather. Trunks lay in a hammock, lazily, as he listened to Pan playing in her own little world.

"Trunks," Pan stood beside the hammock and propped her elbows on the young man's chest.

"Yes Angel?" he opened an eye to glance at her.

"Can I go play by the creek?"

"I don't know..."

"Please...?" Pan poked out her bottom lip, knowing how to work Trunks like a charm.

The lavender-haired hybrid sighed with a slight smile. "I suppose so, but don't pass the bank. And make sure you stay where I can see you."

"Thank you," Pan kissed his cheek before dashing off.

Trunks watched her go before closing his eyes. He could still hear her splashing around in the water, and he sighed. She was having fun...just like it should be.

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Pan hummed a happy tune as she splashed in the creek. Her mind was going to different places...the sky, her house, her mama and her Trunks. Yes, her Trunks. She loved him dearly, and didn't know what she would do without him.

A hiss snapped Pan out of her thoughts, and she looked up to see what looked like a giant bug. He was green for the most part, with black specs on his skin. He had a large tail swinging behind him. He smacked his beak-like lips a few times as he stared at Pan.

"What are you?" the girl tilted her head to the side.

"Cell," the bug hissed, stepping closer.

"You wouldn't happen to be a Saiyan...now would you?"

"Yes," Pan nodded. "That's what Trunks told me."

"Excellent!" Cell reached for the girl, picking her up. His pointy tail inched closer towards her...

Pan screamed loudly - loud enough to probably break the sound barrier. Frantically, she kicked at the giant bug's face and broke free. She flew as fast as she could back to Trunks.

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"Pan?!" Trunks' heart was thumping loudly when he heard her scream...he closed his eyes for one minute! He jumped off the hammock as she flew toward him.

Pan flew into his arms, shaking and crying. He wrapped his arms around her tightly, and tucked her head underneath his chin.

"Trunks...there was a bug! A giant bug! He tried to kill me!" the girl sobbed.

Cell... Trunks tightened his grip on Pan. He had been so busy dealing with the Androids, and keeping Pan safe that he had forgotten all about Cell. Well, that monster wasn't going to live...no, not in this timeline. He wasn't going to hurt Pan!

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"Little girl," hissed a voice.

"It's him!" Pan clung onto Trunks tighter.

"Cell," Trunks sneered darkly.

"You know me?" the monster raised an eyebrow.

"Oh I know you alright," Trunks growled. The bastard almost killed him in the other timeline after all...

Cell smirked. "A Saiyan yourself I see?"

"You would be correct."

Trunks sat Pan down on a low tree branch, and popped his neck and fingers as he walked closer to Cell. "You're not going to ascend to your perfect form..."

"Oh and why not?" Cell snapped. "All I need are Android's Seventeen and Eighteen!"

"I killed them," Trunks replied smugly. "And now I'm going to kill you."

Cell was taken aback. "You what?" he asked in a deadly voice.

"Killed them," Trunks stated simply. "I have to protect the ones I love."

Cell growled as he glanced at Pan.

"Don't even think about it," Trunks snarled.

Cell's fingers twitched. He made his move towards Pan, and Trunks zoomed over. It was a trick though! A trick so Cell could attack Trunks off guard! Cell lashed out with his tail and smacked Trunks across his chest. The Saiyan fell to the ground with a light thud.

"Trunks!" Pan was terrified.

Cell stalked over towards Trunks, his tail rose high and proud. "Say goodnight, Saiyan."

Trunks smirked. "Goodbye," he sat up, reached for his sword and sliced the tail off.

Cell took a step back, in obvious pain. He glared at Trunks, clutching his tail. The Saiyan knew he didn't have much time...

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"Trunks," Pan fell down on her knees beside him.

"Hey Angel," he smiled at her, and she smiled back.

"Are you going to kill him?"

Trunks nodded. "You wouldn't want to help...would you?"

"I…I can't-"

"Of course you can. You remember what I've taught you about energy blasts, correct?"

"Uh-huh," Pan nodded.

Trunks wrapped an arm around her shoulders, bring her closer. He grabbed her small left hand with his own and picked it up, aiming it at Cell's chest. "Now concentrate," Trunks whispered.

Pan knitted her eyebrows together, doing as she was told. Trunks pushed some of his energy into her.

Cell's tail had just grown back. When he turned towards the Saiyans… his eyes widened in shock. "Wha- what are you doing?"

"Say goodbye, Cell," Trunks mocked.

A blast shot through Cell, going right through his heart. Trunks gently let go of Pan's hand as she smiled happily.

"Great job, Angel," he praised.

"Thank you," she nodded.

Trunks turned his attention towards the bug that had fallen, and was now trying to get back up. "Oh no," Trunks muttered. "You're not getting back up in this timeline!" Trunks raised his own hand and shot a blast that incinerated Cell.

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"We did it!" Pan hugged his neck tightly.

Trunks laughed lightly as he leaned back on the grass with Pan. "We did, didn't we?"

Pan nodded her head with a shy smile before resting it on Trunks' arm. The man sighed deeply, wrapping an arm around the girl protectively. It wasn't long before both of them were napping peacefully...

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Pan shook the sleeping Saiyan, "Trunks…Trunks." She tugged lightly on his hair as she tried to wake him again. "Trunks…"

"Hm…just five more minutes…." He mumbled incoherently, smacking his lips together.

"Trunks…please wake up." She raised her distressed voice just enough to alert him.

It had been exactly two days since she helped Trunks kill Cell. The first night she slept well, because she knew Trunks would be here to protect her. He always kept her safe, but earlier that day she was told that he would be making one last trip to the past. So that he could update them about his future.

Pan didn't know much about what they meant by all this going back nonsense, to see another Bulma and her dead papa. Trunks did explain it, but it was a bit hard for her to understand time travel. Maybe when I'm a bit older, I'll ask him again .All she was worried about now, was that Trunks would be gone for a long time, and she would be left alone.

He was training her to be a strong warrior like him, but she was still so young. How could she protect her mama, aunt Bulma and grandma Chi Chi. She needed him, and she didn't want him to go.

Trunks squinted his eyes as he tried to adjust to the dim light coming from the passage. He moaned tiredly while trying to focus on his surroundings, and the tiny figure hovering above his face.

He had been training all day, preparing for his trip to the past. He didn't want to appear weak when he saw his father again. He hoped this time his father would be more welcoming, and proud of what he had accomplished in his future.

"What's wrong Angel?" He whispered hoarsely.

"I don't want you to go." She whispered sombrely, her big black eyes boring into his now open ones.

"It won't be for too long, I promise. You'll hold the fort for me, won't you?" He smiled. "It will make me so happy knowing you're here protecting everyone." He moved, so there was space for her to climb up next to him.

She did so happily, and cuddled close to him. "I will do my best Trunks. I want you to be very happy." She loved her Trunks, and she would do anything for him.

He smiled and closed his eyes. She was the sweetest little Angel…

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Bulma held her hands to her heart. "You be careful now, Trunks. No more dying like last time. I want my son back in one piece."

Trunks rolled his eyes and embraced his mother. "Stop worrying so much mom, you'll get wrinkles." He grinned as he let her go.

She slapped his chest and scoffed.

"Chi Chi, thank you for coming to see me off…" Trunks bowed in respect.

"You take care Trunks, and say hi to everyone…and my Gohan." She whispered wiping her tear-stained cheeks with a tissue.

"I will Chi Chi. I'm sure he'll be happy to hear from you." He smiled sadly at the still grieving woman before turning his attention to Videl.

Pan was hiding behind her mother. He could see her tiny hand gripping Videl's pants.

Videl touched his arm lightly. "Be safe Trunks. I can't thank you enough, we're so grateful for everything." She tilted her head to the side." Someone's upset that you're leaving."

Trunks nodded his head. "I promised Gohan I would take care of you both. I intend to uphold his last request. No need to thank me, you're a part of our family."

Videl gently pried Pan from her leg, moving her in front of Trunks.

Pan sniffed, and kept her head bowed.

He knelt down in front of her, and lifted her chin. He grazed his thumbs across her small cheeks to wipe away her tears. "Don't cry Angel, look I have something for you." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a gold charm bracelet. "See, an angel for my Angel, and a sword for me – Trunks." He grabbed her thin wrist and clasped it on. "Even when I'm far away, I'm always with you..."

She gazed at the bracelet in awe. No one had ever given her something so beautiful. "I love it Trunks! She threw her arms around his neck.

He chuckled. "I knew you would. Okay…I have to go. Don't forget to hold the fort." He gently untangled her from his neck and winked.

She saluted, smiling brightly, though her eyes were brimming with tears.

He ruffled her hair before walking toward the ship.

Pan stared at his retreating form, contemplating for a few seconds. He had given her something special to remember him, and she wanted to do the same. "Trunks!" She yelled, running toward him.

Videl tried to grab her, but was too late. "Panny…he has to go!" She called out.

Trunks halted in his steps, and turned around just as she stopped by him.

She grabbed his hands and placed her special cloth, which was once a blanket her father had given her, in it. "So you never forget me…"

"Oh Angel, I could never forget you…" He whispered. "I can't take this, how will you sleep?"

"I have you…" she pointed to the bracelet.

He bit his lip as tears threatened to spill, and kissed the top of his head. "I'll take care of it, you have my word. Thank you..." He smiled lovingly at her. "Now run back to your mom, and I'll see you soon."

With that he climbed into the time machine, and waved good bye to everyone. His eyes lingering on the little girl with pigtails, who had changed his life forever…