Well, nice to see you all again... yes I'm well aware of the delay, and I'm trying not to make excuses, so I'll give it to you straight. Since I last updated, I have entered a new semester; found out I'm failing all of those classes. Had surgery, turned sixteen... and then was told by my parents that I need to find a job. Yeah... its been pretty hectic around here. But this story will go on, at least for another chapter. So, ENJOY.

Chapter 12: Memories

Five months seemed to pass by her in a blink of an eye. she slowly sat up in bed as she watched her mate sleep the most peaceful in a long time. His lavender hair had fallen in his eyes, giving him a slightly boyish look. 'You're so cute in your sleep.' she thought, apparently out loud in her mind, for which he responded, 'You're obviously cuter.' Pan blushed at the thought. Her hand resting on her growing belly, Pan began to think back to all the years she had spent hanging out with Trunks, getting him and Goten into trouble.

*Flashback*

"You kids get back here right now!" ChiChi screamed. Laughing could be heard all through Mt. Poa. The three young demi-saiyan children had just thrown rolls of toilet paper over the Sons house, and then running off with a ridiculous amount of food. "I think that the best place to hide is the old field on the other end of the district." Trunks said, 'at least until Gohan has to come looking for us'. He added silently. The kids knew there was going to be hell to pay in the end... And it was best that they avoid both women.

They flew to the field and touched down, letting all the food tumble out of their small arms. Goten sat down on the lush grass of the hill and Pan followed suit. "So guys," Trunks began, "what is on the agenda today?" The mini version of Goku looked over at his sister and shrugged.

A slight breeze had picked up, giving Pan's hair a tousle. she swept her side bangs out of her face, saying that they had all that food, why not make a picnic out of it. "Great!" Goten yelled. "I'll go get Bra and then the group will be complete." Already in the air, he sped off, leaving Trunks and Pan all alone in the field.

The two just looked at each other for several moments before Trunks cleared his throat, bringing the 12 year old out of her trance for her best friend. She wanted to tell him, but she didn't know what kind of reaction she would receive from him. She had a crush on him, and in a way wanted to get rid of it because both knew that a relationship wouldn't have happened.

"Are you okay Panna?" The boy asked using the nickname off limits to all others. He looked into her eyes and saw a shroud of distance from him. The Son girl had done that a couple of times, and it really freaked Trunks out. Soon she snapped of the trance and answered a "yes, I'm okay." to the 14 year old.

Soon both Goten and Bra came in for a landing and sat in on the grassy area of the hill. "Let the picnic begin!" One yelled. Back on the mountain, ChiChi made sure that the children would get what's coming to them. The woman was tired as it was, but dealing with the stress of a semi-ruined get together was the last straw. Bulma was also not in the mood for their childishness. So... They got the only two people to go get them... Gohan and Videl...

"Aww come on mom, you can't be serious!" The young man began to protest, but was stopped by the stern look of his mother. "Are you back talking me Son Gohan?" She questioned. He looked down at his feet as his girlfriend stifled back a snicker. "We'll bring them back ChiChi, I promise." They began flying up and over the local villages in search of the four kids. After about an hour, Gohan pointed out the abundance of food and blankets from the air. "It seems they're trying to have a picnic." Videl said. She slowed her flight and touched down next to Pan and Goten. And Gohan sat next to Bra and Trunks. It seemed that the group was all complete. Until he opened his mouth. "Mom is gonna kill you guys, Bulma too." Goten hoped he wouldn't have to go back, he liked it here. But his older brother wanted to go back... kind of. The rest of them didn't know what to do. So the six just sat there, and nibbled on the food.

Needless to say, when they arrived hours later, there truly was hell to pay.

*End Flashback*

Pan had gotten up from her bed to use the bathroom, trying with much effort not to wake him up still. But it didn't work, for he heard the water of the sink run when she finished. Then he smelt breakfast, 'My gosh Panna's fast!' He rouse from the bed and pulled on his boxers, walking downstairs to see his loving fiancé hard at work, cooking her favorite. Which so happen to be his pancake recipe. Three pancakes piled atop one another, whipped cream in-between and sprinkles on top.

"Looks delicious, my love." He said wrapping his arms around her and pulling her close, kissing the crook of her neck. She smiled as she finished dishing the food onto his plate. "I'm glad you like it." Trunks could tell there was something on her mind, because she isn't as chipper as normal. Or maybe that was another of her mood swings. "You okay babe?" She looked across the table at him a bit puzzled. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just something on my mind, that's all." So there was something on her mind. "Well, what is it?" Trunks asked out loud. Pan looked down at her cup of water and shook her head. "Nothing but memories really."

The two sat there for what seemed like hours in recollection of their childhood, and dreaming what their daughter's childhood would be like. "Have you thought up a name for her yet?" He smiled and retorted, "have you?" Pan finally got up from her chair and kissed him gently tracing his bottom lip, teasing him. "Panna, don't do that." She knew what that meant. So reluctantly she pulled away and whispered in his ear, "Mai-Chi Briefs."

His mate was the smartest, most stubborn woman on the planet Earth. And forever the most beautiful. He got up from his seat and met her halfway to the counter. She leaned into his embrace and breathed, "I love you, Trunks."

That's all folks, hope you like it. R&R and I might just give y'all a bonus in the next chapter. :)