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I'm out of breath.

I can't run much longer.

They're catching up too quickly.

I have to get to Capsule Corp. or I can kiss my life goodbye.

My name is Trunks and this is my story.

Everyone starts somewhere. I was born into a powerful family with a Sayain as a father and a mother who has all the riches in the world. However, my mother and I are the only ones left in our family. The only ones left in the Corporation. The only ones left in the city. We're running out of places to hide. The androids follow our every move. They make a game out of it. My mentor Gohan lost his arm and eventually his life to those ruthless androids. Ever since that day, I have vowed to avenge the closest person to a Father I had. Those androids will pay.

I run down to the basement of the Capsule Corp. and my mom is sitting there waiting. "I can't keep going out there and rescuing people or I'll be the one who needs rescuing." I pant, breathing heavily. I rest my hands on my knees and try to get my breath back.

"I know, and I'm sorry. But I have an idea." She replies, a little unsure.

"What is it?" I query, curiosity getting the better of me. A twang in my chest made itself known.

My mom says bluntly "You need to go back to the past just before Goku comes back from Namek. You need to tell him and only him to warn everybody about when the androids come out and tell them to train. Give Goku the cure for the heart disease he is going to get. When the androids come out you will go back and help them"

I look at my mother, resembling a goldfish for exactly half a minute.

"How long have you been coming up with that plan for?"

"Oh, only about three months now," she replies calmly "If you can save the past Trunks, you will be able to save our time as well!"

"How long will it be before I leave for the past?"

Now that I have said that out loud it sounds so weird.

Mom replied a little exasperated "You can leave in your own time. Oh, and Trunks?"

My hand rested on the door frame. I turned my head a little to let her know that I was listening.

"Don't let anyone else hear where you are from and who your parents are until you are born because it may cause you to never be born!" She states dramatically.

I look at my mother in disbelief. How is she letting me do this? She has been so overprotective ever since Dad died and now she's letting me do this. An eyebrow was quirked in my direction, closing my gaping mouth.

"Well what are you waiting for? Start getting ready."

Over the next few weeks I get supplies and any capsules I will need. I sharpen my sword. I train myself to my limits. My mission is clear. I will save the past you mark my words.

I had a lot of fun writing this chapter considering it was my first story. Don't be too harsh on me because it is my first story and everyones first story can be a little dodgy right...right. Huge thanks goes out to neah for helping betaing and fixing the story up. Remember to review review review!