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Chapter 1

Trunks stood in the doorway, a soft smile playing on his lips as he watched the little girl sleep. He had just returned from the past where they defeated the androids and perfect Cell. He was relieved that everything would be okay; he would grow up with both his parents, and a safer future than the one he lived in. His only concern now was the seven-year old, and making sure she had a happy life ahead.

He walked over to the bed and sat down, careful not to disturb her. She was clutching an old rag that was once a blanket her father had given her. He moved some hair out of her face, and gently kissed her forehead.

"Sweet dreams Pan-Chan. I'm back and I will fix everything, I promise."

He picked up the photo-frame on her bedside table, looking at it sadly. It was a picture of Gohan, Videl and a baby Pan. "I will protect her Gohan, you can count on me." He sighed as he thought about his friend's dying request.

Flashback

"NO!" Trunks cried out, running toward the fallen Saiyan, the heavy downpour hitting his face hard, and blurring his vision. He fell to his knees, "Gohan! Please-please, you can't leave me!" He sobbed grabbing the front of the man's gi, and shaking him.

Gohan coughed hoarsely, his eyes fluttered open and he lifted his arm weakly. "Trunks…" he slurred. "Trunks…" He managed to finally grab the young boy's hand.

Trunks moved forward, hovering near Gohan's face as he firmly held the warrior's hand. "I'm listening Gohan, but we need to get you to my mom…"

"NO! I-It's too late…" He inhaled a ragged breath before continuing. "S-Satan C-City, m-my daughter P-Pan, V-Videl Satan…f-find…p-protect…" He breathed in sharply, and closed his eyes as his life-force faded...

"Gohan…Gohan…Gohan…" Trunks shook him rigorously. He was so confused, how could Gohan have a family and not tell them? Maybe it was to keep them out of harm's way. So many questions crossed his mind, and now there was no one to answer it. Maybe this women Videl Satan could…He had to find her!

He held the older Saiyan in his arms, rocking his lifeless body before gently laying him back down. He squeezed his eyes shut and lifted his head, rain pelting down hard on his face. He let out a painful screech as he felt his ki rising. He was overwhelmed with grief as he thought about Gohan, his best friend, mentor and the closest thing he had to a father.

"You will pay for this!" He bellowed. He breathed heavily as an unbelievable power coursed through his veins; he felt his hair start to defy gravity. One more ear-piercing scream and his body was surrounded by a golden hue. He had done it! He had transformed, but at what cost?

He picked up his friends lifeless body, and took off toward home. "I will find her Gohan, and I promise to protect her until my dying breath!"

End Flashback

He sighed and placed the picture back where he found it. I guess I should get some sleep as well; it's been a long journey.

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Trunks and Pan walked through an abandoned street in Pepper town. Not too many souls were brave enough to go out anymore, not with the Androids still patrolling around. Trunks was not afraid though, not since he returned from the past

It had been two months since he had found Pan and Videl, and the seven-year-old girl had grown attached to him, and he to her. They were the last Saiyans...All that was left of a once powerful race. Trunks had high hopes for both of them once the Androids would be destroyed. He wanted to see Pan grow, and have a happy childhood. A childhood he never got to experience.

He looked down at the raven-haired child with wide, dark eyes so much like her fathers. He didn't want her to come with him at first, but once she discovered he was leaving, she begged and pouted until he agreed to let her come along. Videl agreed, knowing that Trunks wouldn't let anything harm Pan. Trunks was hoping nothing would happen; he was only picking up a few items for his mother, so he prayed that he and Pan would make it back without trouble.

A boom was heard in the distance, making the ground quiver. Trunks and Pan stopped walking. There was another boom... And then another. Pan's small hand held Trunks' tighter as she looked up at the nineteen-year-old.

"Is that them?"

"Yes," Trunks answered calmly as they started walking again. Now was not the time for him to panic. If he panicked, Pan would panic. "Pan, no matter what happens; you have to listen to me."

"Okay," Pan agreed, her short pig tails bobbing as she nodded her head.

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"Look who it is, sister!" A cold voice sneered.

Trunks looked up to see Seventeen and Eighteen floating above him and Pan. He tightened his grip on Pan's hand and took a deep breath. He was not going to let those monsters harm her.

"Oh, it's that brat. Hey, who's the kid?" Eighteen asked, in an emotionless tone.

"Look at her... Doesn't she seem familiar to you?" Seventeen tilted his head to the side.

"Trunks..." Pan whispered as he guided her behind him.

"I know!" Eighteen laughed with enthusiasm. "Her father is the brat's friend! The one we killed!"

"See, I knew the face was familiar. Hey brat, what's wrong? Don't you normally curse us and claim you're going to kill us?"

"I will kill you both," Trunks announced. He would rather not do it in front of Pan. He didn't want her to have any negative feelings towards him. He didn't want her to become scared of him.

"Now you're acting like yourself," Seventeen smirked.

"Seventeen, let's not waste time. Let's just kill them both."

The two Androids simultaneously shot a blast at the two Saiyans. Pan let out a scared yelp; Trunks had her in his arms and out of the line of fire before the blasts could harm them. He stood in the depths of a destroyed building, and from a small crack he could see the cyborgs.

"Come out, come out wherever you are!" Eighteen yelled. "We're fixing to start letting out pop shots if you don't! You can't save that little girl!"

Trunks sat Pan down before taking his sword off, and then his jacket. Quickly, he threw his jacket over her and lightly pushed her down on her knees. He put his sword back on, and looked at her frightened black eyes.

"I'll be right back, okay? Stay here."

"Trunks..." Pan went to move, but he bent down and stopped her.

"Please Pan, stay. I don't want you to get hurt."

"Be careful..." she whispered.

"I will," Trunks promised. He stood up quickly before dashing out.

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"Where's the girl?" Seventeen asked when he only saw Trunks.

"She's safe, away from you two."

"That's a shame. You only made it worse on her part. Imagine how she'll feel when she sees us killing you?!" Eighteen laughed callously.

Trunks growled. "You're not going to touch her!"

"Who's going to stop us?" Seventeen mocked, conceitedly. He sped towards Trunks.

"Me!" Trunks ascended and kicked Seventeen in the gut, knocking him back. In a blink of an eye he appeared in front of Eighteen, and back-handed her though several buildings.

"You've gotten stronger, I'll give you that!" Seventeen shouted.

"Doesn't matter…!" Eighteen growled. "You still can't beat us! You're still that terrified little boy you were years ago!"

Both Androids charged at Trunks. He moved just in time, and they crashed into each other. He attempted a Big Bang Attack, the Androids moved out of the way before he could hit them.

"You're not any better than your friend, are you? Such a shame," Eighteen taunted. "Too bad you won't be around to save that little girl." Something evil sparked in her eyes, and it went all over Trunks. He had to protect Pan like he promised Gohan he would! She had become so much to him in their short time together.

Trunks twitched lightly before he appeared in front of Eighteen, surprising her. He grabbed a handful of her hair and yanked her with him as he flew. He lowered her face, listening to her screams as the flesh scraped off her face. When he stopped, he tossed her aside. She rolled a few times on the floor before sitting up while screaming. Her face was torn, and Trunks could see some of the fake bones that protected her metal structure.

"You'll pay for that!" Eighteen seethed. She stood up, taking a staggering step to stable her balance. She ran straight towards Trunks. He reached back, drawing out his blade. Eighteen ran straight through it. Trunks shrugged her off before kicking her up in air, and blasting her. He put his sword in its sheath and smirked.

"One Android down… One to go!"

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"Trunks!" Pan's panicked voice could be heard screaming for him.

Trunks felt his blood boil. He had been so busy with Eighteen that he forgot to watch Seventeen! He took off toward of the building as fast as he could.

"Hey, it's okay," Seventeen told Pan, trying to reach her. "I won't hurt you... That bad…"

"You're not going to touch her!" Trunks side-kicked Seventeen in the face, making the cyborg fly back. With a raged yell, Trunks blasted the Android.

There was smoke everywhere, and he grabbed Pan's hand as they made a mad dash out of the building, and far away from the city to an open field.

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"Pan?" Trunks asked, looking at the girl who still had his jacket resting on her head and wrapped around her.

"Did you kill them?" Pan whispered.

Trunks nodded and bent down so he was on her level. "I'm sorry you had to see that... Pan, I hope- I hope- just know that I will never hurt you. Not like I did the Androids."

Pan smiled and walked into his embrace, "I know." A skinny arm reached out from his jacket, and one of her tiny hands stroked his wild, static, blonde hair. "I like you're hair," she giggled

"Better than the purple?" Trunks asked as he powered down.

"No," Pan shook her head. "Purple is still the best. Trunks can we go home now?"

The young man stood up and stretched. He felt as if this weight was no longer on his chest. The Androids were dead, and Pan wasn't afraid of him. "Yeah, let's go home. We got to tell everyone the good news, don't we?"

"Carry me!" Pan demanded, and smiled as she jumped into his arms.

Trunks chuckled lightly as she adjusted herself in his arms. "Let's go!" he shot up into the sky, Pan shrieked with laughter like it was the best thing ever…

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