Makeover
Chapter 5&6


The Party and Pan??????




The week passed rather quickly. Pan’s secret was still safe in spite of having a bit of trouble with Goten a couple of days ago. She and Bra had been shopping when they saw Goten coming out of a mobile phone store. He had seen them or rather Bra and stopped for a chat. Surprisingly, he didn’t recognise Pan and had actually looked past her until Bra introduced her to him as one of her school friends called Lily. He had just greeted her and was pretty confused for the fact that he could vaguely sense Pan’s ki and could not find her anywhere in the mall. They had lunch together with Goten looking around still trying to find pan whose ki was pretty low but still present. ‘Lily’ had played her part well. Before departing, Goten had actually complimented her. “Ok see you Bra. Nice meeting you Lily. And oh, you are quite pretty,” he said genuinely before disappearing through the crowded mall. It had lifted Pan’s spirits up; even her uncle had failed to recognise her. He had actually said she was pretty. It was a genuine compliment and she knew that Goten wasn’t flirting. He had liked Bra for quite some time now. Actually, they both had, have a thing for each other. They just didn’t want to accept it.

Two hours before the party, Pan packed her gown in a bag and walked downstairs.

“Mom, Dad, I’m going over to Bra’s house. I’ll meet you both at the party.”

“You know dear it’s a formal party. What will you be wearing? You didn’t even come shopping with us last time,” Videl said.

“I’m borrowing some clothes from Bra. See you there, Ma. Bye!” she said as she clambered out of the window and took off into the skies.

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She slowly descended on the ground, once she reached Capsule Corporation. She knocked on the door and soon a harassed looking Trunks opened the door.

“Hey Pan,” he greeted giving her a small smile. “Hey,” she replied. “What’s the matter you look kinds harassed, Trunks.”

“Would you not be if you had a mother like mine going over everything making sure its perfect every two hours?” he said. Pan burst out laughing. She stepped in and he closed the door whilst rubbing his eyes. “Where’s Bra? Do you guys need any help with the organisation?” Pan asked.

“Nope. We are done. Bra’s cleaning up I guess. Getting ready for the big party. Where are your parents by the way?”

“They’ll be here later,” she replied climbing up the stairs to Bra’s room while Trunks followed.

“So what’s your dress code today, Pan? Jeans and a top,” he sniggered as they reached Bra’s room.

“Hahaha very funny mister,” she said sarcastically and slammed the door shut on his face. Trunks was still laughing when he heard a tapping noise on the nearby window and saw Goten floating. He opened it and let Goten in. “Hey Trunks, what’s the joke man?” Trunks ushered him in his room while telling him the story. When he had finished, they were both laughing. “ Hey hey Goten,” Trunks said between gasps of laughter, ”do you remember how she broke her ankle trying to walk in that silly skirt. Man, even when I went to apologise later, I had to fight down the urge to laugh. Bloody hell, it was so funny.” They both burst out laughing again. “Pan, Pan Pan, she’s nothing more than a tomboy. She’s ungraceful, undignified and really impolite sometimes. I’m dying to see her in the party. Like always standing away from the crowd in her usual jeans and top and a bright orange bandana,” Trunks finished.

In the adjoining room, Pan slumped against the wall as she heard the conversation. They had Saiyan-jin ears so naturally they could hear things from far off. Their rooms were right next to each other. Bra looked over at Pan as she had heard it all as well. And that’s when she saw the look of pure determination on Pan’s face. And something told her Pan would do it. She would prove herself today. Bra put a reassuring arm over Pan’s shoulders. “You’ll do it, Pan,” Bra said knowing Pan was getting nervous. “I know you will. We’ll teach them see.”

“Yes, we will,” came a shaky but determined reply.

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A happy and loud chatter could be heard all through out Capsule Corporation. The party was a success and Bulma was very happy. She was chatting over with one of her friends when she saw Gohan and Videl enter. She excused herself and went over to talk to them. After a while, Gohan spotted Trunks and Goten in suits talking to some girls and another guy whom he did not know. He walked over to them. “Hello you two. It’s a great party, good job Trunks. Hey Goten. Seen Pan? And where’s Bra?” he enquired.

They both shook their heads. “That’s strange,” Trunks said. “I haven’t seen them both at all. The last time I saw them together was when they were in Bra’s room and that too……” as his eyes trailed up the stairs automatically to Bra’s room, he stopped at a sudden sight and the rest of his sentence was lost. There was a raven-haired girl in a gorgeous gown walking down the stairs with Bra. She had her hair tied up in an elegant manner and was walking down the stairs gracefully.

“Lily?” Goten stated.

“Lily? Is that her name? Where did you meet her?” Trunks seemed to have slipped out of his daze. But Goten was still staring hard at her. The ki was there, low like that day at the mall. Then it suddenly hit him. “Pan!! Good grief, that’s Pan, Trunks. That’s Pan. She fooled me !! Oh my God, Pan!!!” he rushed towards her who was now surrounded by Gohan and Videl and Bulma. They wee thrilled to see her dressed up so beautifully and she stood amidst them twirling like girls who showed off their dresses.

Trunks stood there dumbstruck. Goten’s words echoed in his head. Pan? That girl was Pan? No it couldn’t be. She was just so…

“Undignified, ungraceful, lacking class and elegance, nothing more than a tomboy,” a small teasing voice bought him out of his thoughts. He turned and stared at Bra with narrowed eyes.

“Bra,” he said threateningly. Bra rolled her eyes. “Come on big B,” she said.” That’s what you said this morning. What’s gotten into you now, dear brother. Falling in love, eh?” Trunks lunged at his sister but she quickly ducked and ran into the kitchen. He followed and came abruptly to a halt as he saw Bra hiding behind Pan making stupid faces at him. He glared at her angrily. “Pan, move out of the way,” he warned.

“Hey Trunks, you didn’t tell me how I look,” she said as she walked towards him and placed her hand on his chest. He shivered inwardly and Bra began giggling. “How do I look? Tell me.” Pan stepped back a little. He cleared his throat a bit. “ You…you look wonderful, Pan-chan.”

“And have I succeeded in standing in with the crowd?” she asked.

“No,” he whispered softly. “You stand out from the crowd. And yet manage to look like you are in it too.” Pan blushed slightly and thanked him.

“I wouldn’t have done it without Bra,” she said. “Excuse me.” With that she exited the kitchen. He felt his heart. It was thudding violently in his chest and he wondered if that was the reason Pan withdrew her hand so quickly. Her touch was so soothing, affectionate. He turned and walked behind her. Goten said that Pan had a very motherly touch, almost healing. She used to massage his head for him. Maybe that’s how he felt now. A soothing warmth had spread through him.

Bra watched the expression on her brother’s face. He was falling for her!! Her plan was working all right. She never liked John. She just hoped they would hook up. She blushed slightly as Goten came inside. “You did an excellent job, Bra. Well done!” He gave her a thumbs up. He filled two glasses with drinks and offered her one. “Huh Bra, I was wondering if you would like to go out…no ..mmm… just…yeah just hang out with me at the mall?” Bra nodded as she blushed and walked out of the kitchen. Behind her, a triumphant Goten punched the air.

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Author’s notes:

Well, I’m keeping it till here. The party goes on smoothly and ends well. Ok, yep, T/P go on a date next chapter!!!!

Leave a review guys and tell me if the writing goes hay wire.

I’m also working on my next fic with MT/P, T/P triangle. You guys think I should work on that? Let me know in your reviews!!

Thank you all and byo!!!!!