Fallen from the start

Chapter one

Disclaimer: No I don't own anything except the storyline so yeah..

A/N: Well I just thought about this plot so I decided to write that's all. I'll summarise firstly. Pan and Trunks are the best of friends. The affection they show for one another is easily mistaken as the type shown for couples but they are nothing more then that. Events occur which make them think. Have they mistaken their friendship for love all along?

Pan sat against the big oak tree contemplating her situation over and over again. She sighed and took a deep breath. She wasn't sure of herself anymore. It seemed right but at the same time it seemed wrong. Her boyfriend wasn't the type of person she wanted to be with anymore but she wasn't sure if she would regret breaking up with him. Sure he was a nice guy when you didn't know him that well. Her hand rose to her mouth where she chewed on a nail. It was a force of habit which she had been told off by so many times. Glancing around she noticed her surroundings. There was Bra in the distance sitting and chatting happily to Marron. They looked so peaceful and happy that she longed to join them after her dilemma was fixed. A little distance off was her uncle Goten who was sparring with Ubuu. They were throwing friendly punches and didn't seem to be taking the whole fight seriously. Vegeta was standing nearby watching the fight while shaking his head in disgust. He was very serious about fighting and it showed with the way he fought. He rarely went easy on anybody. Rarely was an understatement. He never went easy on anybody. It was just him.

"Pan." A voice shook her from her thoughts and she smiled. It was obvious Trunks was behind her. He had been nowhere in sight and like expected he had noticed her sticky situation and had most likely come over to give her guidance.

"Trunks." She turned her head and there he stood. He made himself comfortable next to her and she leaned against him. His hand made its way up to her hair and he gently stroked it. She sighed once again and leaned further into his chest. He wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her to him.

"What's wrong Pan?" Trunks looked in the direction she was gazing at before and they kept quiet for a while. It was peaceful the way they were. If it just so happened a stranger had come by the position they were in would look as if something was going on between the two. This was not the case though. All their family members knew the affection they showed each other was normal. It was because they were so close. It was that simple but some people just didn't get it. A whole life of trust and friendship had built their foundation and it was the type of bond that couldn't easily be broken.

"Should I break up with him Trunks?" The question would have taken any normal pair of friends by surprise but he didn't act shocked or uncomfortable. He didn't take a moment to think about the answer or try and make up a lie so as to not hurt her feelings.

"Yes." The answer was so simple and yet she didn't question his reasons. She didn't ask anything. Nothing. She didn't bombard him with the many reasons her boyfriend and her should stay together. Didn't argue with him she just accepted his answer by nodding her head. This was the type of bond they had. They were honest until the very end. Every answer was for the other's well being. If there was something going on one didn't like about the other they would say it straight. They didn't sugar coat anything. No subtle hints. It was just an outright answer. Sometimes they understood each other without words. If there was a problem they would run to the other no question about it.

"Thanks." It was all she said and she closed her eyes knowing her problem was solved that quick. She only needed to ask one person and everything would be fine.

"You're welcome Pan." He said softly. A moment later a chilly breeze swept past. She shivered and he pulled her closer until she calmed down. "Do you want to go inside? It's getting cold you know." Her eyes were still closed and she nodded her head. Slowly he stood up taking her hand and helping her up as well.

They walked along side each other. Trunks frowned when he glanced at her. She was still shivering. It was odd. She had never been sick before and this type of breeze had never affected her before. Taking his arm he put it over her shoulder and pulled her closer. Pan held onto him. It seemed she was feeling quite feverish. She scowled at the thought. She trained so much day and night with Vegeta! What could be making her feel so ill?

The two reached the door and entered. They were met with a warm fireplace. They had all been at Capsule corp. for a gathering to get the chance to get together and catch up. They did this often so as not to lose touch.

As she made her way in her legs began to give way and if she weren't holding onto Trunks she knew she would have fallen. Slowly everyone noticed her ki spiraling down and they glanced in her direction. There was instantly a commotion as she blacked out and fell. They were running towards her. Everyone was alarmed at the sudden fall. She was a strong fighter who had never succumbed to sickness.

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Trunks sat next to the bed as he watched her. He had been sitting there and thinking for as long as she had been unconscious. Many thoughts had run through his mind. Was she ok? What was wrong with her? None of it made sense but his mother was running some tests down in her lab so an explanation would soon present itself.

Gohan was pacing the room with a scowl on his face. His daughter had collapsed. She had never collapsed before besides the time she had trained so hard with Vegeta that her power level had increased enormously. This of course then led her to her current super saiyan level. That was an exception and there was an explanation.

Videl on the other hand was worrying but stayed calm about it. She was downstairs where she was being comforted by Chi chi and the others. They had decided that if Videl had seen Pan in her current state she would have a breakdown so they thought it best to keep her close but at the same time far.

"Where am I?" Pan opened her eyes slowly so she could adjust to the light. She could see both Trunks and her father right beside her. "What happened?"

"You collapsed. We aren't sure what happened to you but mum is running some tests so she can tell you. Are you ok?" Trunks and Pan looked at each other and she smiled. He took this as a good sign and smiled right back at her. Normally if this was some other boy Gohan would be right down their throats but he was used to this. It was Trunks.

"Pan. Can you tell me why this might have happened? Do you have any clue at all? Did somebody hurt you in any way? If they did tell me so I can go kill them." Her father was being dead serious. Trunks laughed and Pan let out a giggle. "What?" He said sheepishly. "I guess I'm just over reacting." He sat down beside her.

At that moment Bulma entered the room. She had some papers in her hand and she gave them all a warm smile. "I'm happy to say that we have a cure so it's not too serious. I found it quite unusual to see you faint though. I think you've been ill for a while now and because you haven't been treated it affected you in this way. Apparently you wouldn't have known this though. You have a virus which can't easily be identified. It seems the virus has spread gradually but don't worry. I'm working on an anti biotic right now so you should be fine by tomorrow."

"Thank you Bulma." Gohan said as he breathed a sigh of relief. Pan responded in the same way. Trunks cheered immensely at the news. He was so relieved she was going to be ok. He didn't know what to do if she didn't get better but he quickly put that thought aside. Now was not the time to be thinking of such ill thoughts.

The news quickly got round to everyone that she was going to be ok and they all calmed down after that. They took turns going in to see her and making a joke and wishing her all the best to for a quick recovery.

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So there you have the first chapter. I just wanted to start off the story by showing the type of friendship they have so you don't get mistaken that they are going out or anything although I'm pretty sure they do end up getting together soon anyways unless I suddenly decide to change it halfway through which is highly unlikely. Well I would like to know what you think so please R&R. Cheers