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"Stolen Youth"Written By: Debs-Dragon Disclaimer: I don't own the DBZ gang, a rich Japanese man does. Rating: NC 17 Warnings: Angst, sap, Lemon, violence, nasty Trunks. Notes: A New Years eve party is in full swing at Capsule Corp. Goten and Trunks sample the punch which gets them drunk. Pan has admired Trunks for some time and when he makes his advances she doesn't resist. What happens destroys her trust and faith. Alone and hurting Pan disappears. Authors Notes: I have taken a few liberties with the timeline. Pan is older in this in order for the story to work, I'm afraid that under age sex is not something I condone and as such I have tweaked the time lines to make all characters of consenting age. :) Feedback: Is craved and adored. "Stolen Youth" January 2003 Debs-dragon
Chapter 18
Packing didn't take as long as Pan had first thought. She hadn't accumulated all that much in the way of personal possesions since arriving at the diner. Just a few more clothes and that was all. She took stock of what was in the 'fridge, not much as she had been planning on shopping the next day. Rummaging through the cupboards she pulled out the small amount she had and stacked it on the counter top for Martha. With that done she went back to her room and fetched her nightclothes before slipping into the bathroom and taking a shower. The warm water eased over her bare skin and soothed away the aches. Soap glided over creamy flesh as Pan cleaned herself. The small swell of her stomach indicating the child within. As she washed so Pan's thoughts came back to the child and its father. Trunks. Trunks.... Pan sighed. What to do about him. He had already confessed he had made a terrible mistake and she admired the courage it must have taken for him to confront her father and admit his failings. But was he truly sincere in his confession of love for her and desire to be a father to the baby? Pan dried herself off and slipped her nighgown over her head. She brushed her teeth and switched off the light. Checking the door was locked she went to her bed and pulled back the blanket and sheet before sliding onto the soft mattress. The flicker of red from the neon light across the way bounced on the wall, an hypnotic effect if one watched it long enough. Pan's mind wandered in circles. She was happy to be going home, happy she had made her peace with her parents. She was looking forwards to seeing Bra and Marron again as well as the rest of her blood kin. Rolling over onto her side, a hand resting protectively over her swelling abdomen she once again pondered the thought of Trunks and how to make sure he was genuine in his feelings for her and not doing this out of a sense of *duty* or because his father had told him to. Not that she could see Vegeta ever allowing his son to admit to a weakness. With a jolt Pan realized that there was the answer to her dilema. If Trunks was genuine in his feelings then he would admit it to his father and take whatever the Saiya-jin prince had to say in response. Pan knew all about the prince's hatred of her grandfather and then his grudging acceptance of things he couldn't change, but she was also aware just how opposed to a son of his being involved with a relation of his one time enemy, and tolerated part time friend, the prince would be. If Trunks really did care for her then he would ignore his fathers objections. With that thought in her head Pan felt a little easier and drifted off into a deep sleep without dreams. ~ * ~ The warmth of the morning sun filtering into the small apartment woke Pan from her deep sleep. She rolled over onto her back and raised a hand to her eyes. Rubbing the sleep from them she yawned as the memories of the previous evening flooded back. She was going home! Her parents and Trunks had some how found her and she had worked things out with them. With happiness filling her heart Pan glanced at the clock. 7 am, the red display blinked back at her. Good she had plenty of time. She lay for another moment relaxing in the knowledge that she would be back in her own bed that evening. With a sigh she slid from the sheets and padded to the bathroom to relieve herself and perform the rest of her morning abloutions. Once the formalities of the morning ritual were over Pan dressed quickly and placed the rest of her items into her bag. Moving to the kitchen area she put the kettle on to boil for what would be her last cup of tea in her tiny apartment. With the water on the way to boiling Pan emptied out the items in the 'fridge, placing them in a box. The other foodstuffs in the cupboard followed into another box before Pan made her tea and sat to drink it. She glanced at the kitchen clock. 7.45 am it read. Rinsing the cup through Pan dried it and placed it back in the cupboard. She fetched her bag and left it on the kitchen table along with the box of groceries. She picked up her keys and the box of perishables and left the small apartment to meet her parents in the diner. Martha looked up as Pan came in the back door. Joe hurried over and took the box from her. "Whach'a got in there Panny?" he asked, his eyes twinkling. "Just the stuff from the 'fridge Joe. Thought you might be able to use it up." Pan replied. "You shouldn't have bothered Pan. I could have come up and got it later." Martha said trying to look stern but failing miserably. "But that wouldn't be fair to you Martha. I've given the 'fridge a quick wipe over but left it running as I wasn't sure what you wanted to do about it. Oh, I also left the non perishables on the table for you if you still want them." "Okay child." Martha's eyes twinkled. "I'll get them later." Pan smiled and watched as Joe deposited the box inside the large coolroom. "Are my parents here yet?" Pan asked as she made her way to the small opening that seperated the kitchen from the diner. "Haven't seen them." Martha replied as she picked up a couple of plates. "Go through and take a seat, I'm sure they won't be long. I'll get you a cup of coffee in just a tic." Martha exited through the swing door and disappeared with the plates. Pan gave Joe a smile before following Martha's trail and entering the diner. She lokoed around. the place wa about half full and she spotted Sharon taking an order from a table with three business men sat at it. Spying another table to the side Pan made her way over and sat down to await her parents arrival. Martha bustled over a few moments later and placed a cup of coffee in front of her. "They shouldn't be too much longer honey." Pan smiled and wrapped her hands around the cup before bringing it to her lips for a taste of the rich brown liquid that seared all the way to the stomach. It was hot, it was black and it was just what Pan needed. ~ * ~ Gohan hummed while he shaved. Fortunately the hotel supplied razors... shame they hadn't managed to score some clean clothes as well. Videl walked into the bathroom to brush her teeth and smiled at her husband. She slipped her arms around his waist and rested her head against his strong warm back. "It's good to know she's coming home with us." Gohan spoke as he finished his shaving. "Yes. I've missed her so much." Videl sighed. Gohan rinsed the razor through and washed the last of the foam from his skin before turning around to place a kiss to his wife's lips. "I've missed her too." he whispered. Videl hugged him for a moment longer before releasing him to clean her teeth. Gohan wandered back out into the main room as a knock came to the door. He strode across and opened it, already knowing who was on the other side. "Morning Trunks." "Good morning Gohan. Nearly ready?" "Just waiting on Videl. You know how long it takes these women to get ready." Gohan winked at Trunks. "I heard that!" came the indignant voice from the bathroom. "If you hadn't taken so long with your shaving I would have been ready." "See what I mean?" Gohan rolled his eyes but his lips were smiling. Moments later Videl appeared. "All set?" "Yep. Let's go have some breakfast and then take our daughter home." Gohan replied. Trunks held open the door and Videl cast one last glance around the room to make sure they hadn't forgotten anything before joining her husband and Trunks in the hall way. they went to the elevator and stopped at the reception desk to hand in the keys before stepping outside and into the warm crisp light of a new day. Briskly they set off for the diner a couple of blocks away. ~ * ~ Pan looked up again as she heard the door to the diner open, this time she was rewarded with the sight of a familiar head of black hair. "Daddy!" she called and stood up to wave to let her parents know where she was sitting. Gohan immediately saw Pan waving to them and headed to the small table. He dropped a kiss to his daughters head as his arms enveloped her in a bear hug. releasing her moments later she was again hugged but this time by her mother. "It's good to see you guys. For a moment there I was beginning to think it had all been a dream." Pan said as she smiled at her family. "No dream Panny. We're here." Gohan replied. "Then let's get something to eat, I'm starving." Pan said with a giggle. She allowed her eyes to stray to Trunks who was smiling softly at her. She returned the smile. She wanted him to know she was ready to call a truce for the moment. Trunks felt his heart lift a little at the small welcome Pan gifted him. While there was still a long way to go at least it was a start. They sat at the table and Sharon brought them each a menu. Pan gave the older girl a grin which was returned with one equally as dazzling before she moved away to give them time to decide on their order. Trunks was feeling particularly hungry this morning and knew with the long way home it was best to *fuel* up as much as possible. His eyes raked over the menu as he made up his mind. Sharon returned a few moments later and took their order. Pan and Videl opted to have the bacon, eggs, mushrooms and toast while Gohan and Trunks had the full breakfast which was the same as the women but with the addition of sausages, tomatoes and hash browns. They also ordered two serves of pancakes each for afterwards. Sharon gave themn a funny look but Pan told her it was normal for them and so the girl just shrugged her shoulders and went to place the order. Meanwhile Martha strode over with the coffee pot and cups, placing one in front of each member and filling the cups to the brim. Idle chatter such as how everyone had slept passed amongst the four until the meal arrived and then silence pretty much reigned until everyone had finished eating. Gohan and Trunks made short work of their laden plates, Trunks practically inhaling his food to the point where Pan gave him a disgusted prod under the table with her foot. Trunks looked at her sheepishly. "Sorry, forgot my manners." he said and then continued to eat with the same speed but a little more finess. Meal done and coffee nearly finished the moment Pan had been dreading had come. Gohan stood. "Time we were going Pan." he said quietly. Trunks went to the counter and paid the bill then returned. "Would you like me to fetch your things?" Pan gave him a smile. "If you wouldn't mind please. I need to say goodbye to Martha and Joe." Her breath hitched a little as she spoke. Trunks nodded. "No problem." He left and went around the back of the building. Pan, Gohan and Videl went to the counter, Martha came forwards and Joe came out from the kitchen. "I'd like to thank you for looking after my daughter for me." Gohan began. "It is a small comfort to know such kindly people still exist. You are both welcome at our home anytime." Gohan extended his hand to Joe who shook it firmly. Martha's hand was given similar treatment before Videl stepped forwards. "I can't begin to tell you how much we have missed her." Videl looked at Pan as she spoke. "But it was kind of you both to take her in and do what you did to help her out. We are all in your debt for without you two this story could have been experiencing a completely different end." Joe smiled and gave Videl a hug. "She's a great lass, you should be proud of her." Videl smiled at him. "Oh we are." Martha stepped forwards next and Videl was enveloped in a hug. "It wasn't any trouble at all. Joe and I were happy to have been able to help her out when she needed it. But we're even happier that she is going home where she belongs. She's a great girl. I wish I could have had a daughter as good as she is." martha pulled away, moisture shining in her eyes as she looked at both of Pan's parents. "We will be taking our leave then. Thank you again." Gohan said as he began to move to the door of the diner. "I will keep in touch with you, remember if you are ever in our neighbourhood to please drop by, you are more than welcome." Videl gave the older couple a warm smile before following her husband outside. "We'll wait out here for you Pan." Pan nodded and turned back to the couple that had become like parents to her. "I don't know where to begin..." Pan faltered as the emotion began to rise. "I can't begin to thank you both for all of your kindness, for giving me a job, a place to stay and all the other things..." Pan choked off as the tears she had fought so hard to hold burst forth. "Hush there child" Martha drew the girl into her arms and stroked her hair. "You don't have to go thanking us. We were happy to do what we did. Besides it's not like this is going to be goodbye forever. We will keep in touch and you can come and visit whenever you want to." "Yeah, anytime ya want to drop in Pan you're always welcome." Joe added. "Thanks." Pan managed to hiccup out between sobs. "I'm really going to miss you two." "Just make sure we get an invite to the weddin and the christening." Joe teased. "Wedding?" Pan looked at him through tear filled eyes. "Yup. Don't tell me you're gonna keep that young man dangling on a string forever now?" Joes eyes were full of mischief. "Oh Joe, get away with you." Martha scolded. "Leave the poor girl alone." Marths stroked Pans hair. "I agree with Joe though. Don't keep him hanging too long will you?" Pan looked up at the woman and laughed. "Okay, okay. I give up. I'll give him a chance and if it does all work out you will most certainly be getting an invitation." "That's better. Now you get yourself out there and go home to where you belong." "Thanks Martha. I'll never forget you or Joe and what you did for me." Pan whispered and then she hugged the woman tight before placing a kiss to her cheek. She moved to Joe and kissed him as well. "Thank you." Pan turned and went to the door, Martha and Joe followed. "You take care now honey." Martha said as she dabbed at her eyes. "I will Martha. Good bye." Trunks smiled at the pair. "My thanks also." he said quietly. Joe sidled up to him. "Now take none of her garbage young man, stick to your guns and make her see sense. Don't let her string you along and make sure you marry her before someone else comes along and snaffles her up." Trunks chuckled. "I'll try Joe but I got a lot of making up to do." With a final wave the four left and walked down the street towards the outskirts of the town. Trunks carried Pan's bag and Pan walked between her parents. While sad at leaving Martha and Joe behind it was time to turn the page onto the next chapter of her life. Reaching the fringes of the city the four rose into the air and sped off in the direction of home. "Home." Pan thought. There had been times when she had doubted ashe would ever see the place again and now here she was, heading for the familiar territory, only this time she had a lot to look forwards to. ~ oOo ~ |
