Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ Life Through the Looking Glass ❯ The Meeting ( Chapter 6 )

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Chapter 6: The Meeting

Has your life ever been one way, and then in only moments, it turned around completely and there was nothing you could do? No path to follow. You're no longer walking in your own direction, but being pulled and dragged by those that don't give you a choice. They take you to a place you don't want to be. You try and run, but there is no way out. You don't want to carry on with life. You were all alone when all you ever wanted was for someone to care about and return the feelings. That special someone who will love you unconditionally. Sometimes, without knowing it, you can find that someone in very unexpected places. That one place you didn't have a choice to be. You were given a choice by the fates and yet somehow, you know it is wrong. Somehow you have to leave, but you have nowhere to run. Nowhere to turn. What if you didn't want to leave? What if it felt too good? What if it was paradise?

-From the Diary of Son, Pan

It had been a long, horrible week. She didn't go to school the day after her parents told her that she was going to get married. In fact, she hadn't gone to school at all. She had cooped herself up in her room the whole week. Her parents hadn't left like they usually do and they didn't make her go to school. They never saw her. She refused to leave her room until they agreed to let her make her own decisions. She really couldn't stand them. Now, she just hated them.

Why did she have to marry Trunks? Why him of all people? If it was anyone else, she would have maybe given them a chance. But this? This was ludicrous. Even if she did want to marry Trunks, he would never agree to it. Her parents said that he was also told the same night.

'I wonder how Trunks took the news.' Pan thought to herself. 'After all, he obviously doesn't want to marry me. He's dating the sluttiest cheerleader on the planet.' Pan sighed. There was no way she was going to go through with this and there was no way Trunks was going to want to go through this. 'Why should I worry about this anyway? Obviously neither of us want to go through with this so it will just all blow over.' Pan tried to comfort herself but it didn't work. She knew how persuasive her parents could be, and if his parents were anything like hers, considering they also agreed to this, then he was being forced through this as well.

It was Saturday afternoon and she had to get ready. Tonight was the night that she was going to 'meet' Trunks. Her parents had a dress already picked out for her. She sat in her room, on her bed as she looked at it. It was white with sprinkling beads up and down. The straps were about an inch thick and had a small amount of cleavage. It covered none of her back, which wasn't what she wanted. She couldn't wear a bra with it and that's what worried her. What thoughts would Trunks be getting, even if this is Trunks? If he was what all the rumors said he was, then he wouldn't care who she was as long as he saw what her body had and she was willing to put out. She would never give in to him. But it's not like she had to worry about him hitting on her. He'd never do that. He hates her.

'Then why was he nice to me at the mall last week. Simple, he didn't know we were supposed to be married. But that still doesn't explain why he of all people would be nice to me.' Pan was just confusing herself even more. She was so deep in thought that she hadn't heard the knock that came through her door. The next thing she knew, there were five men and women standing before her.

"Excuse me Miss?" One of the men asked.

"WHAT!?" Pan screamed. She hadn't noticed the people come in.

"I'm sorry. We've been knocking at the door for quite some time now. Your parents said you were in here. Your uncle just said to come in."

"Well, what are you doing in here?" Pan asked trying to calm her beating heart.

"We're here to do your hair and make-up for tonight," one of the women said.

Pan groaned at this. Her parents always had to get her the best. Only when it came to social events. They always had to make a house call. "Let's get this over with." Pan stood up and walked over to her vanity as the make-up artists and hair-stylists prepped and permed her.

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Trunks sat in his room. It was Saturday afternoon and he would be meeting this 'Carina' today. Tonight to be more précised. He had his suite laid out. His mother was forcing him to go tonight. He really didn't want to go. He had felt guilty all week long. He had avoided Marron as much as possible. He really didn't want to tell her. It was none of her business anyway. This was his life and if something like this came along she couldn't do anything about it. Hell, he couldn't even do anything about it. He was just hoping that this 'Carina,' whoever she was, wouldn't want to marry him either. Then they could just through this whole thing away. Hope. That's all he had left.

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It was six o'clock. The ballroom of the Hercule Hotel was full and live with people. They all heard of the possible merger but they also knew that there was a big decision made as well. They had no idea what it involved or if the rumor was true. If it wasn't then something else was happening that had to do with both companies because all of the high executives of both companies were there with their families. Nobody had seen the owners or the heirs. Everybody knew that the announcement was soon to come as they were all asked to take a seat.

Everyone went to their seats as the lights began to dim. They looked toward the front of the room. The podium was set-up just in front of the stairs. Everyone knew what was going to happen. The announcement that they were all gathered here for. This grand hotel and this grand ballroom.

The spotlight came on as Bulma, Gohan, and Videl made their way down the stairs to the podium. Vegita had, of course, refused to come to the gathering. He would have nothing to do with the arrangment and he just wanted to keep out of it. He was the only smart one in this situation. At least that's what he claimed. Bulma would have her way weather they liked it or not. Everyone began to clap as they saw their bosses walk down the stairs. They walked with grace to the podium and Gohan began to speak.

"I'd like to thank everyone for coming tonight. Everyone from both Son Corp. and Capsule Corp." Gohan paused as they all clapped again. As soon as they were silent again he began again. "I know you have all heard that Capsule Corp. and Son Corp. will soon be merging into one company." Again he paused, this time for dramatic effect. "Well, tonight you have all been gathered to announce that that rumor, is true." Everyone stood and applauded at the proclamation. They were all excited. Capsule Corp. and Son Corp. would be the most powerful company in the world. Nothing would rival it.

Bulma raised her hand for silence as she prepared to give the rest of the announcement. Everyone fell silent again and sat back down as they realized that there was more. "On June 15, 3256, two years from now, the two companies will be officially merging into DragonStar Corp. These two companies will be one by the merging of two lives into one. On June 15, 3256, my son and future heir to Capsule Corp., Trunks Briefs, and Son Corp.'s future heir Son, Carina, will be joining in marriage this day. This day, there will no longer be a Capsule Corp. or Son Corp. There will only be DragonStar Corp. and both Trunks and Carina will take over DragonStar Corp."

Everyone stood up yet again as they applauded and screamed their excitement. They were going to be unstoppable. They were going to be the richest corporation in the world and none would be able to even compare to them. They would be second to none.

"Now, allow me to introduce you to the future of DragonStar Corp." Bulma said as another spotlight shown at the top of the stairs as a man with black pants, dark blue and black coat, with a black tie. (A.N. Sorry, I don't know the technical names for a suit. Just think a black suit with a tie and dark blue undershirt. I don't like putting author's notes in the middle of stories.) As he made his way down they applause only grew louder. With him was a young woman. An escort only. She hung off his arm as they made their way down the stairs. When they reached the bottom, he turned to her, kissed her cheek, and let her leave his side. He walked over to the podium and acknowledged his mother as well as the Son's with a bow. The acknowledged him with a nod and he rose, his back straight. He looked out at all those that had gathered.

'If only they knew.' Trunks thought to himself.

"My son Trunks Briefs," Bulma said into the microphone as they continued to applaud.

A figure made it's way to the top of the stairs. All looked up to see as the figure was also spotlighted. A figure not recognized by any who stood in the room.

"And our daughter Son, Carina," Videl leaned into the microphone.

Trunks looked up at the figure that took his breathe away. This was the Carina that he had hated all week. This was the Carina that he was to marry. This was the Carina that had turned his life into a living hell. He looked at her as she looked all around the room. She silently walked down the stairs as she continued to walk her eyes avoiding his at all costs. The only time she looked into his eyes, was when she was at the bottom of the stairs. That was when he looked into hers. To him, there was nobody else around. He didn't hear the applause, he couldn't hear the cheers. All he could do was stare into her eyes. At that moment, time stopped.

'How could anybody be so beautiful? Why do those eyes look so familiar? And why can't I breathe?'

Next Chapter- Trunks and 'Carina' talk. I don't think it will be very long, but it will get there. Trust me. I still got plenty to go. The 'plan' to get out of the marriage. What will they do? And can they out smart their parents? Don't think so. Let's find out.