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Chapter 3

Goku stood at the entrance to Pan's room, looking at the scene before him. Pan was sitting on the bed with both hands on her mouth, her eyes as wide as saucers. Trunks was on the floor rubbing his tailbone while his knees were up with his head between them. "Is everything ok in here? I was just coming to check on you Pan." He looked at her, but she didn't answer. "Trunks, why are you sitting on the floor?"

"Uhm…I-I…uhm…Goku is it ok if I talk with you alone, I'll meet you in the kitchen?"

"Yeah…would you mind waiting there for a minute? I want to talk to Pan."

Trunks stood up nervously. He looked at Pan, but she wouldn't acknowledge him. Shit! I was hoping to talk to her first. I hope she doesn't say anything to Goku about what just happened. I was hoping to leave out the kiss for now at least. I don't want him to think I'm taking advantage of her. If only she would look this way so I can give her a sign. I think she's in shock or something. How could I lose control like that! I don't want to leave her like this…."I'll go then…" Trunks ran his hand through his hair and sighed, looking over at Pan one last time before leaving.

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Goku waited until he couldn't sense Trunks on the deck and went to sit on the bed facing Pan. He shook her shoulder gently, trying to get her attention. After a few good shakes she looked at him.

"Grandpa, what just happened?" She frowned.

"I was hoping you could tell me. You haven't been yourself lately."

"I know, I don't understand either. I've been feeling sick to my stomach, and I've been really hot. Maybe I picked up some sort of virus on one of the planets we visited or something." She decided to avoid the question she had asked.

"Maybe…" I guess no one thought to speak to her about Saiyan heat and mating. I remember Vegeta explaining it to me and Gohan and I'm sure Trunks must know. Oh no, no, no this cannot be happening now. Poor Trunks, I can't really blame him, he tried to make her go back home, but she's as stubborn as Chi Chi. "Pan, what were you and Trunks doing?"

"N-nothing Grandpa, we were talking. He was checking on me and asked when my birthday was. We were just chatting about random things." She felt bad lying to him, but she didn't want him to know that she had kissed a grown man. Dende, it was my first kiss. How am I going to face Trunks after this? I'm so embarrassed. I will probably get a long lecture from Trunks later about how I shouldn't kiss someone so much older, and how much more experience he has, and how I should be with someone of my own age, and blah, blah, blah...

"I see, I'll leave you to rest and bring you some food later." He kissed her forehead. Wow she's so warm. "Do you think you'll be ok by the time we reach the Planet?"

"Yes I will be." She replied already lying down and turning away from him, so he wouldn't ask more questions.

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Goku found Trunks sitting at the kitchen table staring intently at a glass of water. "You have to lift it to your mouth. I don't think you can drink it by staring into the glass." He rubbed the back of his head and sat down at the opposite end of the table.

Trunks looked up and smiled at the childlike Saiyan. "Sorry, I have a lot on my mind." How do I begin this conversation? I wish I knew what Pan told him? Well him not taking my head off yet must mean he doesn't know about the kiss.

"Want to tell me about it Trunks?"

"I don't think I have a choice…I think I know what's wrong with Pan, it's hard for me to speak to you about this, and I wish the situation were different, but here we are and I have to deal with it I suppose." Trunks sighed and said a little prayer to Dende. At least I'm dealing with the most cool-headed and forgiving Saiyan…I hope. "I-I think…No, I know Pan is going into heat. I don't know if you're aware about that part of our history, but at the moment my body and hormones are out of control whenever she's around me." There I said it as blunt as I dare to.

Goku sighed. "Your father told me and Gohan about it. I suppose he only did to keep Goten away from Bulla. At first he thought Pan wouldn't experience it, because her body was changing at a human rate, or she might be about sixteen or older if she did, he wasn't sure. I guess being stuck on the spaceship with a single Saiyan male accelerated the change. But what I don't get…never mind I shouldn't ask you such personal things."

Trunks was confused. How in Dende's name did Goku of all people know so much! My Dad always said he was an idiot who didn't understand anything but how to fight? I thought I was at a loss without my Dad to explain things, but maybe Goku can help. "What do you want to know Goku? I really want to figure this out, and maybe send her home before things get out of hand."

"She won't go back Trunks, no matter what. Now tell me what you know and I'll do the same. We'll take it from there."

"When Bulla started her puberty, my dad decided to have a talk with me about the Saiyan 'birds and bees'. He told me what was going on with my sister, and what I should expect where Pan was concerned." Trunks ran his index finger around the rim of the glass. "I won't bore you with all the details, but he warned me to keep my distance as soon as I noticed her body changing, as well as her scent." Trunks sighed and continued still staring at the water. "He said the girls would be fine around human males, and that the heat cycle lasts for about six months, until they reach full maturity. During those months is when all their senses are at its peak and after that they can go on as normal, if they haven't found a life mate. They could even have relationships and children with humans, because no bond was formed." He looked up at Goku to see if he should continue or wait for him to say something.

"Trunks you should know that this situation is very different to Goten and Bulla, from what I have seen you are bonding with her already."

"What! No, No, No Goku that is impossible. I don't love her, nor do I look at her in that way." He yelled at the older Saiyan.

"Calm down Trunks, you don't want her to hear you."

"I'm sorry Goku. I don't know anymore." He sighed

"Let me try and explain this, please listen and no more interruptions." Goku said in a stern voice and went on without waiting for Trunks to reply. "As far as I know Goten was and still is intimate with his girlfriend so when Bulla reached puberty, she…how can I say 'rejected' him, and because she was pure Goten would've still gone after her if he picked up her scent. Especially once she started her heat cycle. He would've bonded with her even if she refused, and that's why as soon as she showed signs of heat your father had your mother take her out of the country on 'vacation'. Of course Goten being as clueless as I was in the beginning with Chi, never knew any better and we didn't think it wise to let him know, in case he decided to test the theory. Your father was just being cautious as he too was unaware how half Saiyans would react, and only went on what he knew. As far as I'm aware, once Bulla came back after her cycle was complete, Goten still didn't show any interest." Goku looked at Trunks to make sure he understood so far and continued. "Now what I can tell you about your situation, is that the only way Pan would react so strongly to you, means that your scent must be pure. I don't understand though, everyone says you're such a ladies man!" Goku looked at him curiously.

"What do you mean Goku?"

"And they say I'm the idiot." Goku muttered under his breath. "What I mean is that you haven't slept with anyone, or had any sort of intimate relationship. Your scent was never diluted with another, and that's why Pan is not rejecting you. You're still a virgin aren't you, and no one knows, that's why your father hasn't chased after us yet. He knew Pan would reject you and because you have such high morals, he knew you wouldn't go after her due to the vast age difference. I guess your father didn't bother mentioning that bit, thinking you were intimate with women already."

"No offense Goku, but how? I…how?" He stuttered looking at him wide eyed. "Not even my father…how?"

Goku laughed at the young man, realising he was just an innocent boy trying his best not to violate a very young girl, and that he was scared of the consequences he would have to face upon returning to earth. Or maybe he thinks I will harm him. "Pan was always unknowingly very attached to you. You must remember that you've reached puberty before she even existed, so she knew your unique scent probably since the day she was born, and when she reached puberty it became as intoxicating as her scent is to you, but I don't think she was aware of it until you were here and alone. The same could be said with the other two, but obviously Goten's scent changed and yours hasn't. I know you Trunks, I have watched you grow along with my son's, you are a fine man, and I know that this is hard for you, but I am here if you need me. I will not judge you, because I understand more than you know, but you must promise that you will try to control yourself for as long as you can no matter what, train if you have to. I find it to be a good distraction, and we will be on the Planet soon which will help keep both of you busy searching for the dragonball."

"Wow! That certainly changes things doesn't it? I never knew that sleeping with someone could've prevented this whole thing," Trunks shook his head in disbelief. "I promise to try my best Goku. I hate what is happening, and I don't want to do anything to hurt her. I always thought, one day I would meet a girl, fall madly in love with her, get married and you know…I suppose I can't have it all, but maybe if I can control myself until she goes back home, things will work out ok." He stood up from his seat and walked over to the fridge, thinking that he must find a way to make her go home.

Goku looked at the young man sadly. Trunks, I wish it were that easy for you, but no matter how stubborn both of you will be in this situation it cannot be stopped. She may yet be the one you fall madly in love with, and had you slept with another I am sure you would've still pursued her anyway. "You know she won't…"

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"Hey Grandpa, I thought you were going to bring me some food I'm starving." Pan walked into the kitchen hands on her hips, looking much better. Unaware that Trunks was there as well.

"Sorry about that Pan, Trunks and I were talking. I didn't realize how much time had passed." Goku apologised, rubbing the back of his head

"Well I guess I'll just do it myself then. Are there still some instant meals? I hope you didn't eat them all." She walked toward the fridge, stopping in her tracks when she saw Trunks with his head practically inside of it.

Goku took this time to sneak out and let them talk. He had a feeling that something happened that they didn't want him to know about, and he wasn't going to ask. Let them sort it out.

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"Uhm, I-I…sorry, I d-didn't see you there. I-I'll come back when you're done." Pan turned to walk away, a tint of pink across her nose and cheeks.

Trunks had sensed her coming and stuck his head further into the fridge, praying that she would leave and let Goku bring her something. I'll get you for this Goku. He straightened his form and reached for her arm before she could leave, she didn't turn to look at him. "Don't go, why don't you sit and I'll warm up some food. Chicken and veggies ok?"

"Yeah… thanks." She gently pulled away from his grasp, taking a seat at the table. He's so hot! She watched him take the little containers out, placing it in the microwave. He had his back to her and she couldn't help but look him over from head to toe. He had on loose fitting sweat pants and a muscle top. Dende, he has a nice ass. Her eyes bugged out and she nearly fell off the chair. What am I thinking? I have to stop before I embarrass myself.

Trunks heard a noise and turned to see Pan halfway off the chair, holding onto the edge of the table. "Are you ok?" He rushed toward her, concerned.

"I'm fine." She sat back down, holding out her hand to stop him from coming closer.

He turned back to the microwave without a word. She doesn't want me to touch her; she probably thinks I'm such a pervert. How could I do that to her? She's so young, and now she's probably scared to be near me. Way to go Trunks!

He dished the warmed up food onto two plates, placing one in front of her. He sat down on the chair directly opposite her.

"Thank you."

"No problem, it's not much but I do try." He smirked, looking at her for the first time since they kissed. He could see all confusion and fear in her black eyes.

She looked down at her food, breaking eye contact with him. "It's good; I'm so hungry I don't care what I eat."

They ate the rest of the meal in silence, both staring at the food on their plates. When they were done she grabbed both plates and washed them in the sink. "Would you like some juice?"

"Yeah… thanks Pan."

She poured the juice and went to sit again. She was waiting for the talk she knew was coming, deciding that she might as well get it started and apologize. "Uhm Trunks, I-I just want to…uhm. I'm really sorry about earlier, I never meant to k-kiss you. I don't know what came over me.

"It's not your fault Pan. I should know better than to lead you on like that, and I should be the one apologizing to you. It wasn't right for me to kiss you."

She was shocked and speechless. Why is he apologizing? I was prepared for the whole speech not this! "That's ok Trunks. I was beginning to think I would never be kissed, rather by an old man, than never…" She gasped holding her hand in front of her mouth "I didn't mean it like that Trunks."

"Err, don't worry about it." He laughed dryly. "I don't see why you would say that anyway, you're young and beautiful. I'm sure heaps of guys your age want to be with you." Trunks felt a tinge of jealousy inside at the thought. Great she thinks I'm an old man.

"Yeah, right, just before I found out grandpa was a kid again; I was on a date with this really cute guy. When he saw how strong I was, he ran away and he wasn't the first you know." she explained sadly. "All my friends experienced a first kiss, and I was so embarrassed when they asked me. I lied to them just so they wouldn't pick on me; I never imagined it would be you."

Trunks bit his lip; he didn't know what to say to her. He felt terrible about it, not that it was bad or anything, but maybe she wanted it to be with someone special.

Pan got up to rinse out the glasses they were using, when she reached for his she was so deep in thought, and accidentally grazed her fingers against his. She felt her whole body tingling, and moved away quickly walking towards the sink. When she turned he was still sitting in the exact same position. "You know I was preparing myself for one of those famous lectures you like to give me. I was so embarrassed and scared to face you; come to think of it, I thought you would give me a lecture when we got back from Planet Monmaasu too. Anyway, I think I'll go read a book or something, and get some sleep before we reach Planet Gelbo. You will call me when we're close, won't you?' She stood beside the chair where he was sitting.

He turned so he was facing her and folded his arms over his chest, his knees right up against hers. "One of my famous lectures, I'm not that bad am I?"

"You're worse than my dad Trunks" She replied playfully.

"Ha now I really feel old! You know I was actually going to talk to you about running off like that, it's not safe Pan..."

She rolled her eyes which made him stop mid-sentence. "I told you before Trunks, I can hold my own and there wasn't any threat, right?"

"There might be next time Pan." He sighed. "Fine I won't say anymore, but promise that you will stay with us when we're on a Planet. I don't want to worry so much, you going to give me wrinkles before I'm thirty!"

She giggled, holding her hand over her mouth. "You're a long way from being all wrinkly Trunks,"
she reached out to touch his face, but he jerked his head back before she could. She looked at him with sad eyes. "I-I'm sorry I was just. I should go." She whispered and walked away.

He watched her go closing his eyes and running his hand through his hair, when he opened them up Goku was standing in the doorway.

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"Why is she's crying Trunks?"

"What? I-I didn't do anything, I swear."

"Make this right Trunks, I don't want to go searching for the next ball and have to deal with the two of you not speaking to each other. I'm going to train."

Well I better go and check on her. Trunks searched the deck he was on hoping she would be there, but she wasn't. Great, guess I have to go up there. When he got to her room he was surprised to see that she wasn't there. Where can she be? The ships not that big. He thought of the only other place he didn't look.

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He stood in front of the bathroom door. Maybe she's busy. He was about to walk away, but heard faint sniffing and knocked lightly on the door. "Can I come in Pan, if you're decent?"

"Go away Trunks! I don't want to speak to you."

He banged his head lightly on the door. I'm such an idiot. "I'm coming in Pan, ok?" He turned the knob, thanking Dende that it wasn't locked. At least I didn't need to break the door too. She was sitting with her back against the tub, knees up with her head in her arms. He squeezed in beside her. "Of all the rooms on the ship, you had to choose the smallest one."

She didn't answer him.

He didn't know what to do. I need to at least comfort her so she knows I'm not intentionally trying to push her away. He picked her up onto his lap cradling her in his arms. She's so hot again. "I never meant to upset you Pan," he kissed the top of her head.

She moved her face into the crook of his neck, sobbing loudly. "I-I'm s-so s-sorry Trunks. I never meant to kiss you, I ruined everything. I don't know why I did it? I don't know what's wrong with me. You're like an uncle to me and now it's all messed up."

He held her close and rubbed her back gently, trying to calm her. "Don't blame yourself, I lost control and I should've known better. Please let's try and forget this for now and concentrate on finding the dragonball ok. I will explain everything to you after, something you should've been told from the start." He closed his eyes. Dende I need to think of something to keep me from losing it right now…Think of an angry Gohan…Think of an angry Gohan beating you within an inch of your life….Think of an angry Gohan giving you a senzu bean and starting all over again…