Last One Standing
By: Pan-chan13
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This is the Disclaimer to end all Disclaimers: (In one breath) Idon'townanythingsoI'llgoonwiththestoryanway. Thank you!
Author's Notes: The ideas that are in here might seem used and redundant but please try and just give this fic a chance. It's not that bad. Thanks.
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It all begins.
"Today is the day Pan. You turn 18 and as I have promised." The king sat in his throne and sighed at his granddaughter.
"You will tell me the whereabouts of my parents." The girl said softly. The birthday celebrant stood before him, dressed a little more formally than what she was used to. Her long her, which she usually tied into a ponytail, fell about her shoulder and covered her face as she kept her head bowed down in respect to her grandfather. Her outfit sported a beautiful color of sky blue and contrasted well with her somewhat pale skin. The long sleeves flared out at her hands, covering the fingerless gloves she wore. Her grandfather said that her mother had left them with him to give to her, as a reminder that they actually existed. Her pants stopped on her shin, a good length between her ankles and her knee.
King Hercule, ruler of Chikyuu, otherwise known as Earth, sighed again. Pan had been given to him under very stressed circumstances. His daughter Princess Videl was so young yet so in love, in love with a man who was involved in one of the fiercest wars in the universe. Pan had been entrusted to him until the war had ended. And though Earth was quite a distance away, King Hercule managed to receive news about the war amongst the saiya-jins and the planets they had conquered. 18 years later. and it was still ongoing and as fierce as ever. Pan had shown every quality possible that a saiya-jin could ever possess, despite her human blood. Her fiery spirit got her into trouble around the castle as a child, but it was also the reason why they all loved her.
"Pan, my granddaughter." He couldn't believe that he was letting her go.
"You have been very patient in your wait. The information I am about to tell you will reunite you and your parents, though it may be against their will, but I have faith in you."
What if she gets hurt?
"Maybe the war will end in your generation and you will have peace. But please know." King Hercule couldn't finish, finally giving in and breaking down on his throne, leaning his head against his hand.
At the sight of this, a tear-eyed Pan ran up to her grandfather's side, dismissing the formality that was required of her, and embraced him dearly.
"Oh Grandpa Hercule! I love you so much! Thank you for taking care of me. I know keeping me here was for my own good. But I really want to see my parents. And it's been so long." She felt her grandfather hold her and let him take a good look at her.
"Look at you. Beautiful as ever."
Pan made a disgusted face at this.
"Be like that all you like." Hercule laughed. "But one day, you will discover that you are a woman and not a boy."
"The day THAT happens, dear Grandpa, you'll be the first one to know." Pan stepped away and awaited the information that she was to be told.
"Your parents lived on Vegeta-sei, in a secluded area that is guarded heavily by your father's father, Lord Goku."
Pan listened with fascination. She could only imagine what life of Vegeta- sei was like. She felt sad that she was to leave Earth, her home for the past how many years. But deep inside, she felt an excitement stir within her. She couldn't wait to venture off on her own, independent of anyone's help or services. It was like an adventure.
King Hercule didn't miss Pan's look of determination. She definitely had her mind set on leaving. "Your grandfather had wanted his first son Gohan to become the heir and inherit the district they protected, but Gohan declined, saying that his father was still in good shape and that he wanted to live a simple, peaceful life with your mother."
"Did grandpa Goku get mad?"
"Oh no. He merely laughed, jolly fellow he is, and told his son that he had his blessings. Your grandfather is pretty big on following your heart."
"I bet he is." Pan said, sitting down like a child would when listening to a story.
"In no time, Lord Goku and his wife Lady Chichi decided to have another child. Your uncle, Lord Goten. If you're 18 then he should be about.thirty. oh never mind, your saiya-jins hardly age anyway. Goten is very like his father, carefree and big-hearted."
Pan's gasp caught Hercule off guard. "Is this the same Lord Goten who is courting Marron Chestnut?"
Hercule grinned, "Oh yes, Krillin's daughter. Once those two get married, I'm sure Goten will take his father's place."
Pan smiled at the thought. Marron was one of her closer friends, despite the large age gap.
Then, Hercule's face grew grave, and the king placed his hand on Pan's shoulder. He wondered how a girl with her strengths kept such a petite figure. "Pan, one day, about a year before your birth, the Ice-jins from Cold-sei came on a diplomatic trip. And one knows that the two races have not had such peaceful encounter. But the King of Vegeta-sei, King Vegeta, was forced by his wife, Queen Bulma, to receive them with hospitality. Unfortunately, they did not come for good news. They wanted to use the planet and its people as a fortress and soldiers. King Cold wanted to send the strong warriors to other planets to conquer to expand the Cold Empire. Upon helping them, they ensured Vegeta half of the profit as well as protection. The King didn't like the idea and sent King Cold and his family on their way. After that visit, there was havoc on Vegeta-sei. Queen Bulma was killed in the palace gardens as she was nursing her baby Princess Bra."
"Did the baby."
"The baby lived, thankfully. But Vegeta, his father Vegeta, and his son Trunks, who's a year older than Goten, were left in despair at their loss. Not long after, Freeza came back, representing his father King Cold, to give his condolences and to offer the proposition of protection once again if they were to allow the usage of Vegeta-sei and its people. Vegeta, losing all hope, gave in."
Pan's eyes widened at this.
"The Ice-jins did no better. They plundered villages and towns and killed any who defied them, until they came to your grandfather. He fought valiantly and was the first saiya-jin to reach the level of power known as 'super saiya-jin'. This change was caused by his loss of his wife."
"Grandma Chichi?"
"That was where your father and uncle stepped in. Gohan and Goten had reached his level of super saiya-jin as well. Gohan lost."
"Mother?" Pan asked, hoping she had guessed wrong.
Hercule nodded.
Pan fought back tears that threatened to fall. Her pride wouldn't let her shed them.
"Your mother died in battle, protecting her people and protecting you. You were but an infant. Goten also turned super-saiya-jin after days of training following the transformation of his father. The child looked up to his father. Lord Goku left to confront Vegeta on allowing such acts to be done. But when he came to the castle, Vegeta flew into a rage, turning super saiya-jin himself, and the two fought. It was a fight that no one could've won. Vegeta refused to go back on the treaty, saying that Vegeta- sei needed to make some sacrifices in order to become prosperous. He declared your grandfather a traitor if he disagreed and ordered that he be put in the dungeons. Your grandfather got away, swearing he would get Vegeta to change his mind. "
Pan listened intently. There was too much in her head for her to think straight. But the idea of a family that she had constructed over her many years of wait began to crumble piece by piece.
"They became rivals in power and influence. That same rivalry passed onto their sons, Trunks and Goten."
"Grandpa Hercule, are they still fighting? Is Vegeta-sei still safe?" Why was she beginning to doubt her plans only now? If only she weren't such a coward.
King Hercule leaned back. "King Vegeta pardoned Goku for his actions and the two are still 'debating' it through peaceful methods. But under it all, a war still goes on between the King and the Lord. Apparently, Lord Goku's district is a potential harbor for incoming and outgoing ships. But in order for a dock to be built there, all the houses and forests have to be cleared."
"Where will all the people go?"
"They have nowhere my child. The Ice-jins have done so much damage that Vegeta's citizens have resorted to stealing and violence."
"That's awful. All this fighting for nothing." She rounded her fists.
"Pan, are you still leaving? I don't want anything to happen to you."
"Of course I am grandfather!" She exclaimed, nearly giving the old man a heart attack. "This gives me even more reason to go! I need to help Grandpa Goku or at least be there to support him! I'll show them how much I've trained and."
"Pan! Think of what you're saying. You're but a young inexperienced girl. What good could you possibly do?" That spirit reminded Hercule of Videl.
"Family must stick together Grandfather. I ask only for your good wishes." She smiled. "And about a thousand dollars worth of Vegeta-sei's currency."
Hercule shook his head. "It's all been arranged."
Pan's mouth dropped. So he planned it all out already.
"The perfect opportunity to see your family is coming up several days from now. It is a tournament on Vegeta-sei, somewhat like what we hold on earth."
"A martial arts tournament."
"It's a ruthless tournament that requires more than strength. You have been registered as one of the earth contesters. A ship will fly you there tonight. 5 contestants from each participating planet are competing. They will consist of the strongest and most talented beings you've ever seen. You are talented as well Pan. I wish you luck and send my love with you." He handed a map to the girl.
As Pan unfolded it, she noticed that some small pieces of paper fell out. They were pictures. Tears filled her eyes. In one picture was her as a baby, her father, and her mother. They were all smiling and looking at the baby with love in their eyes. The other picture was one of all of them in Vegeta-sei. Her grandpa Goku was holding her up by the waist while she smiled, though no teeth were there to show. Next to him were her parents, her grandmother, and her teenaged uncle.
"These are the only pictures that have all of the Sons. Go forth Son Pan, granddaughter of Lord Son Goku of Vegeta-sei."
Pan bowed, looked up at her grandfather and embraced him so hard he had to ask politely for air.
"I leave tonight." She said, thrusting her fist that held the map and pictures into the air above her.
By: Pan-chan13
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This is the Disclaimer to end all Disclaimers: (In one breath) Idon'townanythingsoI'llgoonwiththestoryanway. Thank you!
Author's Notes: The ideas that are in here might seem used and redundant but please try and just give this fic a chance. It's not that bad. Thanks.
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It all begins.
"Today is the day Pan. You turn 18 and as I have promised." The king sat in his throne and sighed at his granddaughter.
"You will tell me the whereabouts of my parents." The girl said softly. The birthday celebrant stood before him, dressed a little more formally than what she was used to. Her long her, which she usually tied into a ponytail, fell about her shoulder and covered her face as she kept her head bowed down in respect to her grandfather. Her outfit sported a beautiful color of sky blue and contrasted well with her somewhat pale skin. The long sleeves flared out at her hands, covering the fingerless gloves she wore. Her grandfather said that her mother had left them with him to give to her, as a reminder that they actually existed. Her pants stopped on her shin, a good length between her ankles and her knee.
King Hercule, ruler of Chikyuu, otherwise known as Earth, sighed again. Pan had been given to him under very stressed circumstances. His daughter Princess Videl was so young yet so in love, in love with a man who was involved in one of the fiercest wars in the universe. Pan had been entrusted to him until the war had ended. And though Earth was quite a distance away, King Hercule managed to receive news about the war amongst the saiya-jins and the planets they had conquered. 18 years later. and it was still ongoing and as fierce as ever. Pan had shown every quality possible that a saiya-jin could ever possess, despite her human blood. Her fiery spirit got her into trouble around the castle as a child, but it was also the reason why they all loved her.
"Pan, my granddaughter." He couldn't believe that he was letting her go.
"You have been very patient in your wait. The information I am about to tell you will reunite you and your parents, though it may be against their will, but I have faith in you."
What if she gets hurt?
"Maybe the war will end in your generation and you will have peace. But please know." King Hercule couldn't finish, finally giving in and breaking down on his throne, leaning his head against his hand.
At the sight of this, a tear-eyed Pan ran up to her grandfather's side, dismissing the formality that was required of her, and embraced him dearly.
"Oh Grandpa Hercule! I love you so much! Thank you for taking care of me. I know keeping me here was for my own good. But I really want to see my parents. And it's been so long." She felt her grandfather hold her and let him take a good look at her.
"Look at you. Beautiful as ever."
Pan made a disgusted face at this.
"Be like that all you like." Hercule laughed. "But one day, you will discover that you are a woman and not a boy."
"The day THAT happens, dear Grandpa, you'll be the first one to know." Pan stepped away and awaited the information that she was to be told.
"Your parents lived on Vegeta-sei, in a secluded area that is guarded heavily by your father's father, Lord Goku."
Pan listened with fascination. She could only imagine what life of Vegeta- sei was like. She felt sad that she was to leave Earth, her home for the past how many years. But deep inside, she felt an excitement stir within her. She couldn't wait to venture off on her own, independent of anyone's help or services. It was like an adventure.
King Hercule didn't miss Pan's look of determination. She definitely had her mind set on leaving. "Your grandfather had wanted his first son Gohan to become the heir and inherit the district they protected, but Gohan declined, saying that his father was still in good shape and that he wanted to live a simple, peaceful life with your mother."
"Did grandpa Goku get mad?"
"Oh no. He merely laughed, jolly fellow he is, and told his son that he had his blessings. Your grandfather is pretty big on following your heart."
"I bet he is." Pan said, sitting down like a child would when listening to a story.
"In no time, Lord Goku and his wife Lady Chichi decided to have another child. Your uncle, Lord Goten. If you're 18 then he should be about.thirty. oh never mind, your saiya-jins hardly age anyway. Goten is very like his father, carefree and big-hearted."
Pan's gasp caught Hercule off guard. "Is this the same Lord Goten who is courting Marron Chestnut?"
Hercule grinned, "Oh yes, Krillin's daughter. Once those two get married, I'm sure Goten will take his father's place."
Pan smiled at the thought. Marron was one of her closer friends, despite the large age gap.
Then, Hercule's face grew grave, and the king placed his hand on Pan's shoulder. He wondered how a girl with her strengths kept such a petite figure. "Pan, one day, about a year before your birth, the Ice-jins from Cold-sei came on a diplomatic trip. And one knows that the two races have not had such peaceful encounter. But the King of Vegeta-sei, King Vegeta, was forced by his wife, Queen Bulma, to receive them with hospitality. Unfortunately, they did not come for good news. They wanted to use the planet and its people as a fortress and soldiers. King Cold wanted to send the strong warriors to other planets to conquer to expand the Cold Empire. Upon helping them, they ensured Vegeta half of the profit as well as protection. The King didn't like the idea and sent King Cold and his family on their way. After that visit, there was havoc on Vegeta-sei. Queen Bulma was killed in the palace gardens as she was nursing her baby Princess Bra."
"Did the baby."
"The baby lived, thankfully. But Vegeta, his father Vegeta, and his son Trunks, who's a year older than Goten, were left in despair at their loss. Not long after, Freeza came back, representing his father King Cold, to give his condolences and to offer the proposition of protection once again if they were to allow the usage of Vegeta-sei and its people. Vegeta, losing all hope, gave in."
Pan's eyes widened at this.
"The Ice-jins did no better. They plundered villages and towns and killed any who defied them, until they came to your grandfather. He fought valiantly and was the first saiya-jin to reach the level of power known as 'super saiya-jin'. This change was caused by his loss of his wife."
"Grandma Chichi?"
"That was where your father and uncle stepped in. Gohan and Goten had reached his level of super saiya-jin as well. Gohan lost."
"Mother?" Pan asked, hoping she had guessed wrong.
Hercule nodded.
Pan fought back tears that threatened to fall. Her pride wouldn't let her shed them.
"Your mother died in battle, protecting her people and protecting you. You were but an infant. Goten also turned super-saiya-jin after days of training following the transformation of his father. The child looked up to his father. Lord Goku left to confront Vegeta on allowing such acts to be done. But when he came to the castle, Vegeta flew into a rage, turning super saiya-jin himself, and the two fought. It was a fight that no one could've won. Vegeta refused to go back on the treaty, saying that Vegeta- sei needed to make some sacrifices in order to become prosperous. He declared your grandfather a traitor if he disagreed and ordered that he be put in the dungeons. Your grandfather got away, swearing he would get Vegeta to change his mind. "
Pan listened intently. There was too much in her head for her to think straight. But the idea of a family that she had constructed over her many years of wait began to crumble piece by piece.
"They became rivals in power and influence. That same rivalry passed onto their sons, Trunks and Goten."
"Grandpa Hercule, are they still fighting? Is Vegeta-sei still safe?" Why was she beginning to doubt her plans only now? If only she weren't such a coward.
King Hercule leaned back. "King Vegeta pardoned Goku for his actions and the two are still 'debating' it through peaceful methods. But under it all, a war still goes on between the King and the Lord. Apparently, Lord Goku's district is a potential harbor for incoming and outgoing ships. But in order for a dock to be built there, all the houses and forests have to be cleared."
"Where will all the people go?"
"They have nowhere my child. The Ice-jins have done so much damage that Vegeta's citizens have resorted to stealing and violence."
"That's awful. All this fighting for nothing." She rounded her fists.
"Pan, are you still leaving? I don't want anything to happen to you."
"Of course I am grandfather!" She exclaimed, nearly giving the old man a heart attack. "This gives me even more reason to go! I need to help Grandpa Goku or at least be there to support him! I'll show them how much I've trained and."
"Pan! Think of what you're saying. You're but a young inexperienced girl. What good could you possibly do?" That spirit reminded Hercule of Videl.
"Family must stick together Grandfather. I ask only for your good wishes." She smiled. "And about a thousand dollars worth of Vegeta-sei's currency."
Hercule shook his head. "It's all been arranged."
Pan's mouth dropped. So he planned it all out already.
"The perfect opportunity to see your family is coming up several days from now. It is a tournament on Vegeta-sei, somewhat like what we hold on earth."
"A martial arts tournament."
"It's a ruthless tournament that requires more than strength. You have been registered as one of the earth contesters. A ship will fly you there tonight. 5 contestants from each participating planet are competing. They will consist of the strongest and most talented beings you've ever seen. You are talented as well Pan. I wish you luck and send my love with you." He handed a map to the girl.
As Pan unfolded it, she noticed that some small pieces of paper fell out. They were pictures. Tears filled her eyes. In one picture was her as a baby, her father, and her mother. They were all smiling and looking at the baby with love in their eyes. The other picture was one of all of them in Vegeta-sei. Her grandpa Goku was holding her up by the waist while she smiled, though no teeth were there to show. Next to him were her parents, her grandmother, and her teenaged uncle.
"These are the only pictures that have all of the Sons. Go forth Son Pan, granddaughter of Lord Son Goku of Vegeta-sei."
Pan bowed, looked up at her grandfather and embraced him so hard he had to ask politely for air.
"I leave tonight." She said, thrusting her fist that held the map and pictures into the air above her.