"..the victory will come with a price, the current king giving his life for his people..."

The Lost Pages

Fist to fist. Shin to shin. The two fought to the death, each wanting the other to perish. Even with her newfound angelic powers, Pan was having difficulties keeping up with the evil Lord Frieza. But she never once thought of giving up. The world needed her and she was going to see this war out to the end. She connected a punch with Frieza's cheek and sent him through the air. He quickly retaliated and landed a kick to her stomach. She was sent through the metal spaceship from one side through the other and back into space. She stopped herself and grabbed her shoulder. It hurt like hell.

"Poor girl. Did I break something?" Frieza's voice came from behind her. She quickly turned around and backed away from him.

"I'm just fine." She straightened her posture, wincing as her shoulder screamed in pain.

"Good. I'm not finished with you yet." He was suddenly in front of her. He charged a ki blast right in her chest and sent her flying again. She crashed right into one of the saiyans who were occupied with Frieza's minions.

"Hey! Watch where-Pan!"

"Get back to work!" Pan took off back toward the tyrant. She concentrated and thought of some way to distract him. She quickly shot forward, placed her hands next to her eyes, and shouted, "Solar Flare!" Frieza yelled as the white light blinded him. Pan quickly charged a Destructo Disc above her head. "Thanks Krillin!" She released the disc and it flew at Frieza with amazing speed. Just in time he dodged it and it cut straight through his ship which was slowly but surely falling to pieces.

"You can't fool me that easily, girl." He raised his hands above his head and a large red ball started to form. "This will finish you for good!" He laughed as the sphere got bigger.

Pan's eyes widened. The power in that blast was crazy! It could destroy a planet within seconds. Fear ate at the pit of her stomach. She couldn't save them. It was completely hopeless. She wasn't strong enough.

Vegeta must have seen her frozen in the middle of the fight because he yelled over to her. "Don't just float there like a weak insect! React! You can beat him!"

Pan shook her head, the blast getting bigger. "I can't... I'm not strong enough..."

"Dammit! If you weren't strong enough, do you think I would have let you risk it?!" Suddely he let the house sized blast fly right toward her. Pan started to panic for a second, but she quickly put her hands out in front of her and charged her ki to her hands. The black ball burned and tried to force its way through her. She held it off as Frieza edged it on with an evil cackle.

Pan breathed raggedly, the power nearly overwhelming her. She tried to push it forward, but it only inched her closer to the planet. She powered up to her limit with a loud yell until it was at a standstill. Suddenly there was a yellow stream of light in the middle of space. The black orb dissipated to nothing. Pan looked completely different. Her hair was past her feet and floated around her in the yellow and white aura that surrounded her. Her skin was the color of pearls, her lips were the color of blood, and her saiyan armour was now replaced by a white robe. When she opened her eyes, they were the color of the moon.

Everyone who was still living turned to her in awe. 'A real angel...' they all thought.

"You shall not destroy this planet, tyrant. These are my people and I will not let you harm them any longer." Her voice sounded like a lullaby even as a threat.

"What is this?! Who are you and why have you transformed again?!" Frieza was terrified by the sight before him. He had never seen such a creature.

"My name is Son Pan, the daughter of the Saiyan race and the heavens alike. Stronger than any in this universe and I have come to punish you for what you have done." She held her arms out in front of her and a small grin played on her crimson lips. "Goodbye, Lord Frieza. Live long in Hell." A white flame came from the palms of her hands and headed straight for Frieza.

"No! This can't be happening!" The white flames engulfed his body and burned him to nothingness.

Pan lowered her hands and turned toward the fighting that had stalled around her. "The minions of Frieza! I give you this chance only. I will spare those who are left. Leave. Go to your home planets. You are no longer under the rule of the tyrant. Spread the news! Bring joy to those around you!"

As if her words were like magic, the enemies fled the scene. The saiyans cheered for their victory and huddled around Pan. The prince made his way to the front, a smile on his lips. "As I said, I knew you could do it."

Pan smiled as well. "Thank y..." She fell to her normal state as she passed out. Prince Vegeta caught her just in time.

"There shall be a feast for our victory!" Prince Vegeta floated above the crowd. "My father will not be attending. He lost his life in the midst of the mayhem. I, as the heir, will take the throne as king. Let's head back to the castle and have the cooks prepare our meal."

The army cheered and rushed back to the home planet, safe from the ruler who had held an iron fist over them for years.

Pan awoke in her bed. She rubbed her eyes and sat up. She could hear voices coming from down the hall. She stood from the bed, fighting the urge to lay her sore body back down.

When Pan found the source of the voices, she was greeted by a loud roar of thanks. A blush crossed her cheeks as she made her way through the crowd to find the prince in the mess of the cafeteria. When she found him, she smiled.

Vegeta motioned for her to come sit by him. She sat and looked at the amazing smelling food in front of her. Without thinking, she dug into the meal as she would back home. It was amazing to eat after such a fight. She didn't realize how much energy she had used.

Vegeta stood and clapped for everyone's attention. "Since I have everyone gathered here, I have an announcement. After all the fighting and deaths of this battle, we need a new king to replace my father. As the eldest son of the royal family, I will be taking that role." Cheers erupted from the saiyans. "And as king, I must have a queen to rule by my side." He turned to Pan who was staring up at him with wide eyes. "Pan, would you rule by my side as the queen of Planet Vegeta?"

Pan's heart thudded in her chest. Was this really happening? The sounds of encouraement from the others filled her ears. This would mean staying here and leaving her family on earth. What would they think? Would she be able to bear not seeing them? Tears pricked her eyes at the thought. She quickly stood and ran out of the room.

Vegeta was dumbstruck. The whole room was silent. Kakarot came up and slapped him on the back. "Don't look so upset. It's probably just a little sudden for her."

Vegeta nodded. That was probably it. But it didn't seem to satisfy the dull feeling in his stomach.

Pan had run right to the room where the mechanics were still working on her time machine. "You are just in time. I am putting on the finishing touches. It should be ready by tomorrow." He looked up at her. "Congradulations on your victory."

Pan nodded. "Can...Can I talk to my parents...?"

"But of course. I will leave you be then." He put his equipment up and left the room. Pan climbed into the pod and pressed the call button. Her mother appeared on the screen.

"Panny? Are you okay?" Videl could see the tears streaming down her cheeks.

"Momma... I...I don't know what to do..." She pulled her knees to her chest. "Prince Vegeta...He proposed to me... What do I do...?"

Videl was silent, but it seemed her father had overheard. "He proposed?! Are you kidding me?!" Pan couldn't tell if he was surprised or angry.

"I'm not... I don't know if he was caught up in the moment or what... I mean, maybe he just did it because of my defeating Frieza... What if it's just for status?" The thought made her chest tighten.

"Oh, honny... You shouldn't think that way. He could equally like you as much as he says."

"Even so, if I were to accept-"

"What are you thinking?!" Gohan came into the screen. "You are actually considering it?!" Pan could tell it was surprise.

A smile crossed his lips. "He may be the arrogant prince he has always been, but he seems to know how to show his affection... He's not a bad guy.. He has helped me a lot in the time I have been here."

He sighed. "Panny, be careful..."

"I will... But there is one thing that bothers me. If I accept, I'll be living here. I won't be able to see you guys very often."

Videl smiled. "You always have the time machine. You can come home any time you want to. But if you chose to accept, I would like to meet this younger prince."

"Of course, Momma."

"Just listen to what your heart says and report back as soon as possible." Videl smiled.

"Alright Momma. I love you guys." She smiled into the camera.

"We love you too." With that, she ended the call.

Pan walked back into the cafeteria, the festivities still going on. They quieted when she entered, making her a little anxious. She walked over to the prince and sat next to him. "I talked with my parents about this...and I have made up my mind."

Vegeta's heart seemed to skip a beat. "And...?"

Pan smiled and took his hand in hers. "I will become the queen."

Cheers came from everywhere at her acceptance. Vegeta leaned in and kissed her with a smile.