Trunks was worried. No, actually worried would be an understatement.
He was right on the verge of becoming hysterical with panic. ~Where the hell could she be? She's been gone since last night, and she's never stayed out that long without calling us!~ he thought, frantically searching for her ki. ~I should at least be able to sense where she is, but I can't find her ki anywhere! Something must have happened to her, she must have been knocked out and that's why I can't sense her ki...... But who? Who could have possibly had enough power to actually knock her out and then kidnap her? Much less actually -keep- her there!
If she could she would have escaped by now, that's obvious. So who could possibly have kept her this long? Not the Jinzouningen, they're dead. So who could it be?~ The young Saiyan prince levitated a bit so he was just over the tree's and looked around. ~She's got to be somewhere pretty close, but still far enough that I can't quite grasp her ki through our bond...... I can sense her, but I can't tell what direction she's in.~
He flew several miles to the east and then paused to see if there was any difference. There was, though not by much. ~Okay, so now I can tell she's somewhere in this general direction. But I better get the others, I don't want to come up against someone or something that I can't handle on my own.~ Frowning slightly, he raised his ki high enough so that all the other Z Senshi would be able to sense it, and waited for them to show up.
It wasn't long before Goku, Gohan, Vegeta, and Piccolo showed up, all powered up to their limits and ready for a fight. "Brat, what's going on?" Vegeta demanded, spotting Trunks hovering in the air already at SSJ2.
"I think I've found Pan, but I'm pretty sure she's in danger." Trunks replied gravely, trying to push back the worry showing in his eyes and voice. "I didn't want to go after her by myself in case it's something I wouldn't be able to handle on my own. I wouldn't do any good to Pan if I were dead."
Gohan nodded his understanding, a scowl marring his handsome features. "That's good Trunks, you didn't let your emotions cloud your judgement. Now, lead us to her!" he commanded, ready to follow the lavendar haired Saiyan to the ends of the Earth if it were necessary.
Goku nodded his agreement. "I can sense her in that direction as well, and there's another very large power that's mostly hidden in about that same area. Everyone, be on your guard!" he ordered, clenching his fists.
"Right, of course Goku-san. Follow me, minna!" Trunks told them, then took off towards Pan's ki signature.
Pan slowly opened her eyes and tilted her head to the side, immediately wishing she hadn't as a sharp pain shot through her battered form and caused her to cry out in agony. ~Where am I?~ she wondered, blinking away the haze that hindered her vision. She moaned softly and attempted to sit up,only barely managing to do so as bolts of white hot pain shot up and down her spine. ~Who brought me here? And where exactly is *here*?~ Glancing around the darkened room, all she could make out was a door at the far end of the room and a shadowy figure standing in the corner beside it. She winced slightly and propped herself up against the wall behind her, trying to regain her composure. "W-who's there?" she croaked, squinting at the tall, male form resting against the wall. "Who are you?"
A smirk crossed his features. "My my, so full of questions girl! Don't worry, I won't harm you...... at least, not yet. I have plans for you, Son Pan." He laughed cruelly and directed his pinkish eyes to her. "Indeed, I have great plans for you."
"She's around here somewhere, I can sense her ki." Goku announced, stopping abruptly in midair. "It's very weak though, I think she's probably hurt or at least unconscious."
Trunks frowned worriedly and concentrated on their mental link.
~Pan-chan, can you hear me? Pan-chan!~ He strained his senses, hoping that she could hear him, and to his surprise, she answered.
~Trunks-chan! Where are you? I don't know where I am and there's some guy holding me in a dark room and I'm hurt and-and...~ Here she broke down into sobs.
~Pan-chan! Hold on love, we're trying to find you right now. We're somewhere right above you, but your ki is to weak for us to be able to tell where you are.~ Trunks told her, glancing around the dismal looking forest below them. ~It's okay honey, just hold on a little bit longer!~
Pan whimpered softly. ~Hurry, please! I'm scared Trunks-chan, he's stronger than me, and I'm hurt so I can't do anything to try to get out of here!~
Trunks frowned angrily, fists clenched at his sides. ~I'm coming Pan-chan, you just have to hold on a little longer!~ He turned to the others, more determined than ever to find his mate. "She's here somewhere, and she's being held by someone she says is even more powerful than she is. I can't tell exactly where she is, but her ki seems to be right around that area somewhere." he announced, pointing out a smaller section of the forest.
Gohan growled, eyes narrowed down to slits. "Then that's where we're going." With that said, he shot down to the forest floor, sharp Saiyan senses on the alert for anything that could tell him where his daughter was.
Vegeta and Piccolo hmphed, impatient for a good fight, and followed the other three Saiyan's into the dark forest. "Brat, can't you just tell us where she is? You're bonded, you should be able to tell at this distance!" Vegeta complained, scowling darkly.
Trunks nodded slowly. "She's in that direction........ I think she's being held in some sort of shack or something so keep your eyes open!" he commanded, taking off in the aforementioned direction.
~Trunks-chan, I can sense you! You must be close, please hurry!~ Pan's voice whispered into his mind, and he veered a little to the right.
"There it is!" Goku exclaimed, noting the small shack directly in front of Trunks. "Come on minna, Pan-chan is in there!" Everyone nodded and within two seconds they all stood in front of the entrance to the lean-to.
~Pan-chan, we're here! If you're in front of the door, move back!~ Trunks warned, and without waiting for an answer he kicked in the door, allowing the group into the dark room. "Pan-chan! Pan-chan, are you in here?!" he called, squinting as he tried to see into each of the dark corners.
Piccolo sweatdropped and simply formed a ball of ki in one hand, instantly illuminating the room. "Trunks, next time just try it this way!" he growled, rolling his eyes.
Trunks wasn't paying much attention, he was staring in horror at Pan's limp form lying in a pool of blood in the far corner of the room.
"Pan-chan!!"