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" Kindred Spirits "Written By: Debs-dragon Disclaimer: I don't own the DBZ crew, they belong to a rich Japanese man. Rating: ? Not sure yet Notes: This is a spin off
story from the Trunk's & Marron fic "Could you Love Me?"
This is the first attempt I have made to write Goten and Bra so if
they appear OOC then that's my fault, live with it. "Kindred Spirits " AN: For those hard core DBZ fans out there yes I know Pan is older in this fic than she is in the series. I wanted her that way in order to make the plot line work. Don't like it then deal with it. Chapter 2 Bra sat on the lawn out the front of the golden dome awaiting her friends arrival. She had done a lot of thinking last night and the more she thought about the trip the more excited she got. Persuading her parents to let her go though was another matter entirely. Her mother wouldn't put up too much of an argument, after all she had been off exploring the wilds when she was only sixteen. Her father would be an entirely different story. Sighing she looked up to see Pan strolling down the path towards her, jumping to her feet she ran to greet her friend. "Hey Bra, long time no see." giggled Pan. Bra laughed, "You could say that. You have no idea just how boring this place can be without Trunks around." "I can imagine. So, is Goten coming?" "Yes, he should be here soon." Bra turned as a movement caught the corner of her eye. "Goten!" Goten strolled leisurely up the path towards them, but he wasn't alone. Following along behind him was another youth. Pan and Bra stared. "I hope you don't mind me bringing my friend along." "No... no of course not." replied Bra as she found her voice. She quickly realized that both Pan and herself had been staring at the youth.... Pan still was. A swift elbow to the ribs brought Pan's jaw shut and her mind to return to its usual place of residence. "Bra.... Pan... I would like you to meet Kauli, Kauli this is my niece Pan and my friend Bra." Goten made the introductions. "Pleased to meet you both." came a rich tenor voice. Both Pan and Bra's knees went weak at the sound of that voice, somehow they shook hands. "Kauli is staying with us for the rest of the summer
break." explained Goten. "His grandfather is sick so his
parents have gone to be with him but they thought it best if Kauli
didn't go with them so he's staying with 'Mind?... Why on earth should we mind?" said Pan finding the power of speech once more. "Of course he can come along, the more the merrier." added Bra. "Thank you. I haven't been camping in ages and after Goten told me about your plans and asked me to join you I thought why not? That is as long as you charming ladies are sure you're quite happy to have me along." said Kauli in his soft voice. "Look lets all go inside and get something to drink and discuss this trip further." said Bra, and not trusting her thoughts she turned and led the way inside the building. Pan was right behind her and Goten along with Kauli brought up the rear. Sitting in the warm kitchen Bra fetched soda's for them all and then taking out a pad and pencil sat down at the table. "Okay, lets get this trip planned shall we?" "Where are we going to camp?" "I thought Goten might have a good idea on that one seeing as how he lives out in the wilds." smiled Bra. "Hey I might live out of the city but we are still civilized you know." Goten replied trying to look hurt. "Sure ... sure... where did you hide your club this time?" teased Bra. "If you must know I left it back at the cave... along with my loin cloth." came the reply. Bra nearly choked on the mouthful of soda she was trying to swallow, Pan went a bright shade of red and Goten along with Kauli grinned from ear to ear. Trying to regain some composure Bra gave Goten a dirty look and picked up the pencil once more. "As far as I know the national forest has camping areas in it, all we need to do is contact them and find out exactly what is there so we can plan accordingly." "Most national forests have camping areas with shower blocks and toilet amenities in them from what I remember." Kauli added. "Great. That was going to be the biggest problem that I could foresee." said Bra. "Don't know why, all you need to do is take a few capsules along and we could have our own facilities." teased Pan. Turning to her friend Bra did her best to look disgusted. "Now where's the fun in that? If we're taking capsules we might as well stay at home. I want to go camping for real, you know tent, campfire..." "Burnt food... bugs in your bed.... wild animals.... freezing cold....." Goten snickered evilly. "Which is precisely why we are taking you along to protect us." retorted Bra without batting an eyelid. "If we need protection then why are we taking him for?" Pan added to the mix. "Ha.. ha.. very funny oh niece of mine. Just you wait till some nasty looking hairy spider tries to make your sleeping bag it's home." "But I like spiders, and in case you had forgotten I am just as strong as you are." Kauli watched the friendly banter, a smile on his face.
Being an only child himself he found a certain pleasure being with
others and he was sure he would fit in quite well with Goten's friends
and family. Besides he had a Bra drummed her fingers on the table. "If you have quite finished children can we get back to organizing this trip?" "Sure.... no problem with me." grinned Goten. "Right, I will go and call the Ranger and see what we need to do to be able to camp in the forest." and Bra left the room. Kauli tried to take a look at Pan without it seeming obvious he was checking her out. Goten had given him a brief low down on his cousin and friend but hadn't done them justice with his description. Pan was aware of Kauli's eyes upon her and shivered. He was quite an attractive youth and Pan looked forward to getting to know him better. Bra returned with the necessary information. "The
Ranger say's we can camp in any one of these three spots in the forest."
she said and indicated the areas she had ringed on the map. "All
have ablution blocks and are "No wild beasts? He obviously doesn't know we intend to bring Goten along with us then." she quipped. Goten looked at his cousin. "Shame you neglected to ask if raving lunatic's are allowed." "Oh I am sooo offended... I think I shall have to ring the zoo and ask them if they are missing any of their apes." Pan retorted. "While your at it see if all their chimps are accounted for..." Goten sent back. "Are they always like this?" queried Kauli. "You have no idea..." replied Bra. "Well in that case I'm sure I'm going to enjoy this little trip." he laughed. "Now before I send for the men in white coats can we possibly plan out what we need to take?" Pan and Goten quit their friendly duel and concentrated on the list. "Okay lets start... we're going to need two tents..." "Duh...." "On second thoughts make that one tent and a cage..." "Sleeping bags....." "Already got em..." said Goten waving his hand at the girls. "What do you mean?" "You two... Sleeping.... bags..... get it?" *Whack* Bra walloped Goten across the back of his head. "Are we going to cook on an open fire or take the camping stove?" asked Pan choosing to ignore Goten. "I'd say open fire but we can take the stove just to be safe." "You mean you can actually cook?" grinned Goten. "I suggest you get your own food supply buddy. I never said anything about cooking for you." responded Bra. "Probably safer that way. I like to know what I'm eating." Ignoring Goten, Bra continued, "Food. Mainly tinned stuff and non perishables. We can always hike into the town and get some fresh stuff when we want." "First aid kit." added Kauli. "Good thinking." "You gonna need some first aid then Kauli?" Goten goaded his friend. "No but you might if you keep this up." growled Pan. "Toiletries and clothes." "Aww... I thought we were getting back to nature." Goten's sly voice spoke. "If you wish to run around with nothing but your birthday suit on then feel free to do so, but I for one am not as besides the cold there are always the insects to worry about which reminds me... bug spray." continued Bra in a flat tone. "Water." "We can get that from the showers." "Preferably not recycled." "Ground sheet." "Rope." "Torches." "Marshmallows." "Pack of cards." "What for? You only know how to play snap." "I can play fish now too..." "...." "Matches." "Already got them." "No we don't." "Yes we do.... Your face and my ars...." "Goten!!!!" Goten ducked as Bra took another swing at him. Kauli and Pan watched in amusement. "Any more wise cracks like that and you wont be coming" "If I don't go then none of you will be going." Goten smirked... "I'm the body guard remember?" "With friends like you who need's enemies?" groaned Pan. Sometime later and with a few more insults the list was finally done. "Okay now all we need to do is pick out the campsite and get the go ahead from our parents." said Bra. "Well I like this spot." said Pan as she pointed to the second circle on the map. Goten and Kauli scrutinized the map. "I think this one would be the better spot." offered Kauli. "It's easy to hike to and is close to the stream. Also its not that far in so if we need to get out in a hurry we can." "Why would we want to leave in a hurry?" asked Pan. "I don't know... maybe if there is a fire." smiled Goten. "Fire?" "Well with you two and your cooking skills anything can happen.." and Goten ducked as Bra threw the pencil at him. Pan ignored her uncle and peered over Kauli's shoulder.
She could smell the scent of his aftershave mixed in with the scent
that was purely masculine. It made her feel giddy. "It looks
like a good spot to me." she "Its still far enough in the forest to be back to nature as Goten calls it but close enough to everything we may need." added Kauli. "Well that's settled then. We camp there." said Bra. "Now I think its time to confront the parents and get the unpleasantries out of the way." "Well I know my mom and dad will let me go if Goten is so there shouldn't be any problem there. What about you guys?" "Mom won't mind us taking off for a few days. I'm sure she would appreciate the rest." Goten said. "What about you Bra? Reckon your old man will let you go?" "I'm pretty sure mom will, after all she was out exploring the globe when she was my age. Now dad.... that is going to be tricky but don't worry, I'm sure I can persuade him." "Okay then, Come on Kauli we should be heading home. I'll give you a ring tonight Bra and see what prison Vegeta has got you locked in." ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~
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