Throughout history, there have been many theories and predictions about how the world will end. Events such as alien invasions, global-wide natural disasters, or a new world war are just some examples. I was only a baby when the end started. Our downfall began when Earth's greatest warrior Son Goku died from heart virus. Even though we just lost a hero we had no time to grieve as the next set of villains appeared, two cold-blooded androids that follow their own rules. The rest of the Earth special defense forces; Piccolo, Vegeta, Krillin, Yamcha, Tien and Chiaotzu, rushed to defend the nearby city and its inhabitants. Sadly, they were all picked off one by one...even my own father Vegeta, a super saiyan at the time stood no chance. I never even had the chance to get to know him. Just like that the hope of this world was lost and the only thing stopping the androids from causing more destruction and mayhem was gone. Its been thirteen years since then and I think its time to look back on how all this transpired.
While my mom and I are heading back home I guess I should tell you how this all began. My name is Trunks Briefs, and everyone on this Earth should know how the androids came to be. From what my mother has told me the androids were created by a man known as Dr. Gero, he was supposedly the head scientist of the Red Ribbon Army (RRA). The RRA was a global private military commanded by a man code-named Red. Although they were destroyed twenty some years ago by none other than Goku. Even if they were destroyed Goku made a fatal mistake by letting Gero live...whether it was on accident or on purpose I don't know, but this shouldn't have happened because now his creations are on the loose causing global chaos! His only motivation after that defeat was killing Son Goku and achieving what the RRA couldn't do, global domination. Dr. Gero's specialty was creating machines, at first he created pure robots like Android 8, but after he lost his life's work in the RRA he began going off the deep end and trying human experimentation. Thus, after many failed attempts he finally achieved his magnum opus androids 17 and 18. Although, some good that did him as after they appeared they admitted to killing their creator in cold blood just because they didn't want to follow orders. And now they do as they please because there's no one left to stop them...leaving destroyed buildings and dead bodies wherever they travel. Its horrible...being powerless to stop madness, feeling responsible for letting innocent people die. It just makes me want to-'BRRRZZT'.
"Behind me you are looking at the burning wreckage of Pepper town city the largest target of the androids hostility 'VROOM', they just went flew over our heads first they were destroying the city, now they're on a joyride terrorizing the survivors, this is just" 'CLICK'
"This is terrible that's what, I can't listen anymore. Darn those two, they're wrecking this entire planet, everyone living in fear wondering when they're going to strike next that's no way to live. There has to be a way to stop them" Said Bulma my mother.
'I cant keep listening to this anymore' I thought as my hands clench.
"Mom stop the car you're going to have to go home without me" I said.
"Whatever for Trunks? What's wrong?" My mother asked.
I couldn't respond as I knew she wouldn't be very happy with what I needed to do, but she noticed my clenched hands as she has always been a smart and observant person.
"Trunks no, I'm not going to lose you to those mechanical demons, no way. Don't you dare leave this car mister, 'WHOOSH' WAIT Trunks NO!" She said as I flew away towards Peppercorn city.
I know what I'm doing is reckless, but I don't plan to let those innocent people die and I also don't intend to die here!
Although, when I arrived there I was too late. The androids were gone...leaving only fires plus destroyed buildings in their wake. I tried calling out for anyone to still be alive "Hello! Anyone! Is there anyone here? I'm here to help you! The androids are gone! Please, if there's anyone call out to me!...please..." Out of desperation I started clawing at the rubble of the destroyed buildings hoping to find something anything to validate how I can save people from those vile androids. I searched until my hands bled...although all I found were tattered and burned pieces of clothing. Although, wait...over there!
"Little Girl! I'm here to help you!" I said with a stupid grin on my face. You could easily hear the pride that made its way onto my voice when I found the seemingly six year old brown hair, light blue winter clothed girl wearing a cute Ushanka style hat with a bow, lying on the floor. Even so, I knew I had to do all I could to find any more survivors.
"Do you know where your parents are?" I said while rushing towards her, hoping for a chance to find more people. "Because if you do we can go look for them right no-" I just realized that shes not responding to any of my shouts. Oh God, please don't let be dead...just let her be unconscious that's all I ask. But as I hesitantly grew nearer I could tell tha-that she was gone. I dropped to my knees and picked up her only belonging, a small stuffed brunette colored bunny in red overalls. This all just seemed so unfair, why would anyone do such a thing!? Destroying an entire city? Killing this little girl!? Just WHY! 'Clink' With that noise my raging thoughts stopped, could it be the androids? Maybe another survivor? I had to turn around and find out, any option is a good one! 'Swish'
It turns out it was none of those options...instead it was my only friend Son Gohan; son of Son Goku. He's been the last fighter left against the androids so I don't see him very often. So, I knew I had to get some answers from him.
"Gohan! Why are they doing this? Killing all of these innocent people!?" I said struggling to say these words.
"Is this the way life is supposed to be? So full of pain? Well I'd rather fight and die than watch this all happen. No, I cant just sneak around while this is going on! Gohan you have to train me, Please. I must fight! Your a half-Saiyan the same as me, you know how I feel, help me channel some of this anger!...Gohan please!" I said on the verge of tears.
" You're an emotional wreck Trunks, sort of pitiful. Kind of like I was when my dad was still alive. So, from now on I'm your master and you are my pupil, how's that Trunks?" Gohan said in that confident manner he always has.
"It's great, I wont let you down" saying this with a teary smile. "Oh, but don't tell my mom about his okay?" I ask.
"I hear ya Trunks. When I first started out I didn't want my mom to know either. Haahahaa" We laughed as Gohan always used a light-hearted mood when he needed to. I heard he got hit from his father.
"Anyway, lets you back home, wouldn't want Bulma to get too upset." Gohan said. And I cringed just imagining this happening...as it most likely would.
It turns out my mother didn't get upset...most likely because Gohan was there. Although, she likely suspects something must be going on seeing as I came back with Gohan.
But that doesn't matter because tomorrow is today! And today is when I start training with Gohan! Who knows what he could teach me? He might teach me his original cool moves, or maybe a unique fighting style, maybe learn to transform into a super Saiyan, OH or maybe...just maybe a signature move of Vegetas? That would be the best thing he could teach me...Hmm looks like hes coming now.
'I wonder why Gohan made me come all the way to the coast.' It was truly puzzling, perhaps we would train by swimming? Well, its best to stop thinking about it, and instead start training!
"Hey Gohan, what did we come all the way out here for?" I asked right off the bat.
"OW!"
He smacked me on the top of my head then said "Now Trunks, we already agreed that from now on I'm your master so when we're training I'll only accept you referring to me as master, sensei, teacher, mentor, boss, chief, sect leader, senior, actually scratch that one, emperor, god, or daddy."
"The last one was a joke by the way." He said with a blank face, but then started chuckling.
'If that's what his sense of humor is like, I'm looking forward to any more of his jokes...' I thought with a sweat drop dripping down my head.
"But seriously Trunks, refer to me with a respectful title to show me that you're taking this serious. Or else, I wont be taking you seriously at all." He said with a mix of a disappointed and threatening tone that sent shivers down my spine.
"OKAY, Master Gohan!" I shouted quickly in response while fixing my posture.
"Alright then...now DODGE!" He said with what I imagine to be a mischievous smile before completely disappearing in my field of vision, then suddenly reappearing right in front me where I only saw a flash of a fist.
"Wha-" The surprise of the sudden attack made me take the whole brunt force of the punch which I can say is the most powerful blow I've ever received. So much so, that it knocked me off the ground and off the small cliff into the water.
"What'd you do that fo-Wait, Gohan help me! The currents too strong!" I said in pure panic of fear of drowning.
"*sigh* this is going to be a long training session" I faintly heard Master say while I was on the verge of blacking out.
"Come on Trunks, first you disrespected me, next you didn't dodge, then you couldn't even get out of the water on your own? What happened?" Master said in confusion.
"Well what did you expect master? The first thing was my fault, but when you suddenly appeared in front of me punching me in the face what did you want me to do! Then you expect me to get out of that whirlpool how would I even do that!?" I said in annoyance and anger just waiting for the answer Gohan would give.
"Well...I don't know, maybe...fly...you know using your ki?" said Gohan in amusement.
"Well...I-I couldn't concentrate because I almost drowned, okay!" I said in exasperation and disappointment on how I could have easily gotten back up to where Master was.
"Anyway, Trunks so far I'm not impressed with what you've shown me, plus the complaining is not helping me with changing my mind." He said wagging his finger side to side.
"Wait, Goha-I mean Master give me another chance to prove myself, I know I could do better so please!" I said in a heap of desperation.
"...Okay Trunks I've decided...charge up and show me your full power level. NOW Trunks!" He ended with a yell.
Immediately I straightened up and placed my hands as if they were about to start lifting up a dumbbell individually.
'Come on Trunks, In order to do this you have dig down inside of yourself and use you life force and charge yourself with its energy. so much so, that it you gain a visible aura around you. Controlling and manipulating to your exact orders because its apart of you, kind of like a soul. Although be sure not to use too much as it still needs to recharge.' I thought to remind myself in order to fully bring out every source of power I had to impress Master Gohan.
The sudden drought of silence was unusual next to the crashing waves of the sea. Its as if the Earth knew an crucial event was about to take place that would determine its future. Then, a sudden hot white flash brought Gohan to the seemingly thin white sheen of aura that covered all of Trunks body. Though the white outline of ki kept terraforming to a thicker and more dense consistency, as well as, expanding outwards and upwards to a whole foot above Trunks head.
"hhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"
All the while, a sudden shout tore through the silence that slowly and consistently increased in volume. Nature's calls also followed the strangled scream that demonstrated power, by the tempo and fierceness of the waves escalating. As well as, sudden stormy clouds appearing all throughout the skies. Cries of thunder and lightning striking down from the heavens above. The winds itself swept away anything not connected to nature showing leaving only those worthy being able to see this scene.
And its all centered on a thirteen year old teen with unique purple barely reaching his eyes that is usually swept to the side with a curve, but is now fluttering all over the place due to the howling winds. He has the most enigmatic teal-blue eyes that would show innocence and a drive to achieve his goals if they were not closed. Having a light tan skin tone with a thin build that is in the middle of developing muscles. All the while, wearing a white tee-shirt with blue long sleeves that have Capsule Corp spelled in the center, along with gray sweatpants plus black boots and white boots.
This along with the surprising silent but small smiling Gohan unmoving in the man-made storm makes it a stunning backdrop.
It's been three months since Gohan started training me, he says I'm progressing smoothly and on the right track to becoming a super Saiyan. Although, the one thing that's stopping me is I need to feel anger...anger at what the androids do. And I do feel anger for what they do, they killed my father and kill more and more each day for Christ's sake! But Gohan says it's not enough. It's never enough. That's why I need to get stronger to help him! It's getting harder for him to fight them both by himself, but he won't let me come with him when I ask. He says I'm not ready.
But that all changes now the hateful androids are taking over the Orange star city amusement park, I mean who does that? We are flying back home when we saw them, now he has to let me take part in the fight.
"Gohan we have to go save them!" I shouted frantically.
"Your right Trunks, let's go. Though you are going to have to watch at a distance." He said with cool confidence.
"What Gohan? NO!" I shouted.
"Your going to have to Trunks. I can't lose my only student now, can I?" He spoke with a smile towards the end.
"...Fine Gohan since you are my best friend and teacher I'll hang back for this one." I said with a shrug and returning smile at the end.
"Thanks, I really appreciate this Trunks." He said with a genuine smile.
So, I flew down and landed in a Ferris wheel container. While Gohan quickly flew down and sucker punched android 17 sending him into the gift shop. He landed softly on the ground as android 18 watched him like a disinterested hawk. Moments later the gift shop rubble exploded as android 17 reappeared with dusty clothes an-and, is that a stuffed star plush in his mouth? That's hilarious! Hahaa.
After I got over my laughing fit I finally got a glimpse of what the androids look like with my own eyes. Android 17 looks like a modern rebellious teen that dressed up as a cowboy. With straight silky hair parted down the middle into two identical curves that reaches the neck in length. Wearing a black tee-shirt with a white long sleeve shirt underneath finished with an orange bandana around his neck. As for pants, he wears blue skinny jeans under green ankle warmers along with black, blue, and orange sneakers. His face might look androgynous to some, but I can clearly see muscular features on his face and body.
As for the other one android 18 she looks like a angel that just fell from heaven with those golden neck length locks that make you want to run your fingers through them. The pale skin tone with sharp sky blue eyes all framed by a confident yet bored looking face. As for what she's wearing, it's A blue vest with the sleeves ripped off over a black under shirt with white rippled sleeves. Complimented by a matching blue skirt and brown belt combo, black tights, and brown cowboy boots. All in all, a perfect woman for any guy if you didn't know what she's done beforehand.
"Oh look, he's dark haired today." 18 said in any bored tone.
"Looks like this will be easy then." Said 17 before he vanished and knocked Gohan back with a punch.
Gohan quickly powered up into a super Saiyan and fought back evenly with android 17 until android 18 jumped in and they double-teamed him.
'Oh no, Gohan's getting creamed I have to go help him.' I flew out and disregarded what Gohan told me before the battle began and launched a hard fist at android 18 then quickly jumped back to survey the damage I dealt.
Her head tilting is the only change I saw, she kept the bored look down to a tee, although I think I saw a faint hint of amusement in her eyes.
"Well now, you're pretty cute." she said in glee.
"But you shouldn't have tried to hurt me." She said as she slapped me with her palm knocking me back.
Now I've never gotten slapped before but this has to be the most painful slap I'll ever receive.
I was knocked back to the Ferris wheel and quickly back-flipped on top of a compartment into a wide stance with both arms facing forward. Charging up the Ki in my body and guiding it towards my palms, I began launching energy blast after energy blast.
"HAH, HAH, HAH, HAH, HAH, HAH, HAH, HAH" Putting all of my energy into these continuous rapid fire blasts quickly gets tiring. So tiring that I dropped to my knees after making about thirty energy blasts.
Now, I can only look up at the dense cloud of smoke, praying, hoping that this was enough to take out Android 18. The situation was like out of a scene from a horror movie, where the victims think they got away from the killer, but they don't, they never do. Sixty seconds, that's how long it took for the smoke to disperse enough for me to see through it. And what I saw was, was nothing. There was nothing behind the smoke, just burning ashes and some fires, but no android.
'Did I actually win? I couldn't have I? Even Gohan didn't manage to beat one yet. Wait, Gohan! Now's my chance to go help him now that 18's gone.' I thought.
"What are you looking for?" I heard a sensual, sinful, mirthful, and downright dangerous voice whispering in my ear. It was the type of voice you would hear in YouTube ASMR videos. And one that I was not prepared for at all. I immediately wanted to attack behind me, but I had to be smart about this because I'm low on energy and the enemy is in my blind spot.
"You, to tell you the truth...eighteen." I said trying to play along.
"Well isn't that just a coincidence. I was looking for you too." She said with what I presume to be a smile.
"But, you might not like the reason why I was looking for you." She said as I got a dark foreboding sense.
"Well, how about you tell me why then?" I said with a wry smile and little chuckle as I slowly turned around. Just waiting until I catch sight of her. Once I saw her blonde locks I wildly threw a cross punch aiming for her temple.
*Thud*
My fist was caught. There's nothing I can do...this is the end. "Ah!" I couldn't resist shouting as she painfully squeezed my hand. I tried moving my part to get out of the hold but she used her other hand to grab my shoulder with the same amount of force she did for my hand.
"It was so I could punish you. heh heh heh." As I was looking back she said this with crazy eyes that were enjoying seeing me suffering, a demonic smile, and mirthful chuckle.
*crack* "AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"
Then I felt a searing, burning, shooting pain in my lower back. Caused by what I can only guess to be her knee. It was the most painful thing I've ever felt in my short life. Unbearable pain, the most unbearable pain that it wouldn't be surprising if my spine shattered. I could not handle it then everything went black.
My name is Son Gohan, son of Son Goku the hero of the world. Although ever since he died from his heart virus thirteen years ago, I have taken up his job of protecting Earth. Personally, I don't think I've been doing a good job seeing as the androids are still out causing pain, misery, and mayhem. But I'm doing all I can, fighting them both by myself is not an easy task. I can't keep doing this, saving some but ultimately just running away to fight another day. Heck, even Vegeta couldn't beat them and he was the Prince of all Saiyans. Although, by now I believe I've already surpassed him in power. That's when it came to me, I had to start fight on even grounds with them. Get somebody strong enough to handle one of them while I deal with the other. That's when the only other Saiyan existence Trunks appeared and asked me for training. Naturally, I obliged since this fit right into my plans.
When he showed up to train and showed his fighting skills I was disappointed...but it was to be expected seeing as he never really fought before. But, when I was exposed to his Ki level I was frankly surprised. His Ki level was higher than mine when I was his age. That's when I knew that Trunks would surpass me, and that I would have no regrets if I would suddenly pass as he would take up the mantle of Earth's protector.
I've known Trunks since he was a baby. So I knew what he was like and he would take my training seriously. If I had to describe him he would be smart, cheerful, emotional, determined, stubborn, confident, and snarky. Altogether, a personality that that would make for a great protector.
Anyway, my daily routine during this time would be sleeping, eating, training, helping out my mother Chi-Chi, helping the survivor's of android attacks, Fighting the androids, teaching Trunks, or spending time with my girlfriend Videl. A different routine from everyone else that's for sure, but I've had time to get used to it. This makes my day for the most part stressful, so I try not to be so serious all the time and crack jokes...just like Goku did. Although; Trunks, Chi-Chi, Videl, Bulma, and everyone I save makes this all worth it.
Today, while flying home after a daily training session with Trunks we encountered the androids attacked a children's amusement park. Laughing as they drove everyone into frantically running away. Using the rides then destroying them after they had their fun. Despicable androids, how I would like nothing more than to dissemble them, permanently.
Usually, I would force Trunks to leave and let me handle them. Although today I allowed him to watch but not get involved, I trusted him enough to do this. He would not be ready to directly fight them until he reached the level of super Saiyan that increases your overall power output by fifty times.
So, when I saw him immediately jump into to attack android 18 I was angered and concerned. While it was easier to just be fighting android 17 then fighting both of them, having to keep track of Trunks 'fight' made me continuously anxious and worried. When I saw 18 sneak up behind him and struck him in the back with her knee, I knew I needed to get Trunks out of here. Dodging a punch from 17 and countering a strong kick to the solar plexus to knock him back, I spiked my energy and placed my fingers in a wide fan position in front of my forehead and shouted "Solar Flare!" Creating a blinding mass of light designed to disorient opponents. After that I used my max speed to rush upon 18 as I knew the solar flare would stop 17 for long. Throwing a quick but powerful sucker punch to make her let go of Trunks I scooped him up and ducked down into the various stands and attractions of the park.
Hiding behind a destroyed dart stand barely 10 feet away from the androids was nerve-wracking. Hearing them clearly and knowing if they walk that short distance they would be able to see you.
"Damn, he got away again. How does he keep doing it?" The male voice said angrily.
"I don't know or care, what I'm more concerned with is who he brought with him. That purple haired kid is interesting." The female voice said with a smirk.
"Really huh? Well he didn't look that interesting to me. Hey I have an idea how about we take some potshots since they couldn't have gotten far from here." The male replied with an equal smirk.
"Help yourself, but I swear if you kill the purple haired kid I will never speak to you again." The female voice replied with venom in her tone.
"Alright, sheesh. This will be as easy as shooting fish in a barrel. Heh." The male voice said in a cocky tone.
*Boom*
I could only hold Trunks close to me and pray the 17 didn't strike me with one of his blasts.
*BOom*
Holding my breath and bracing myself for an unexpected blast.
*BOOm*
"..."
It seems the blasts have stop-
*BOOM*
*explosion*
The scalding heat of an energy blast right on top of me. The deafening sound it creates ruptures my ear drums. Trying and mostly succeeding to use my body to protect Trunks in any way I can by taking the force of the beam. It knocks us to the ground where I tightly shut my mouth with my right hand to suppress a scream tearing through my throat. The only thing I can feel is pain on my left side. The side where I took the most brunt force of the blast. In fact, I cant move or feel my left arm. Looking down I saw my left arm is gone. I started panicking and hyperventilating, but knew I had to calm down and breathe, just breathe. because if I didn't calm down I could possibly lose more than just my arm. Extending my hearing to its limits by trying to pick on whether the androids have left by now or not. Hearing faint words being said, but they are jumbled and distorted, I'm not even able to discern them by gender.
"Dang-looks-they are-That's-Shame-there's-next-let's go-18-yeah-get-here." the voice(s)? said.
From what I can tell they're leaving, that's great I have to get Trunks and go to Capsule Corp to heal, wait Trunks where is he!? I see him he's lying on his stomach on the floor, looking as pale as a sheet. His back looks broken and bent in some weird angles, more so than mine. Overall he looks like he's just barely hanging on. Crawling over, I checked the pouch on my waist to bring out some Senzu beans. Magical beans grown on the highest tower on Earth to absorb the most sunlight can heal your injuries and restore your stamina and Ki reserves. Loosening the strap of the pouch and turning it upside-down to drop the beans on the ground, *click clack* my eyes widened when I only saw one bean drop bounce on the floor. Instantly I knew what I had to do. What my father would do.
I clawed the ground the bean was on to scoop it in my palm, then began slowly trudging and scraping the floor to reach Trunks using my one arm. Once I reached him I flipped him onto his back and pried open his mouth and stuck the bean in.
"Trunks, Chew Trunks, You have to live...You have to live" I whispered in a hoarse voice as I can hardly more let alone speak.
"Live Trunks please." I said crying...then everything started illuminating with a certain glow...then burnt out like a light-bulb.
When I came to I felt no pain. Moving around was possible, sitting up was possible and I thought that this could only be the work or either; A. The Dragon Balls, B. Mechanical healer, C. or Senzu beans. Although, A and B were out because piccolo's dead so the Dragon Balls are not usable and we don't have enough resources to construct a healer advanced enough to completely heal the injury I had. So, I can only assume that someone used a Senzu bean on me, but the only person who would have something like that is Gohan, wait Gohan where is he? I was knocked unconscious during the fight and if he gave me a Senzu bean he should still be around here.
Looking around I see debris everywhere no sign of the park that existed here or anyone else for that matter. Except, wait right next to me, signature orange gi with a blue undershirt, blue belt, wristbands, boots, pale complexion, and short black hair that's spiked to the side.
"Gohan did fight those androids off?" I asked him excitingly as he laid prone on the floor not responding.
"Oh no Gohan, please don't be gone." I said as I ran towards him and fell down to my knees to check his pulse.
*Badump Badump Badump*
"Oh thank god, your still alive, now where's the pouch that held the Senzu beans?" I asked quietly to myself searching his body to see if I can find the pouch strapped to him. After looking for fifteen seconds I noticed that the pouch was clutched in his hand. Opening his grip I took the pouch and set it upside down over my hand wiggling it to make any stray beans drop. Only none came, Seeing this I panicked and reached down to hoist Gohan up onto my shoulder. Although, once I grabbed his sides I noticed something worrying, his left arm was missing. Where his arm should be is replaced by the pool of blood gathering under him and his undershirt short sleeve. Knowing he must be in critical condition I quickly and gently pick him up and start flying at my fastest speed toward my home Capsule Corporation. Home of me and my mother Bulma the smartest woman in the world.
'Gohan, Oh Gohan. Why'd you have to use the last Senzu bean on me?" I though in despair.
Not even five minutes later I arrived home at West city and barged into the door rushing into the basement all while shouting "Mom, Help!" Once I arrive in her laboratory I saw her move the goggles she was wearing to the top of her head and stop what she was doing on the project she calls 'hope!' and look in my direction.
"Mom...you have to help Gohan...please." I said with the beginning of tears forming in my eyes.
"What happened Trunks!?" I could see the widening surprise in her eyes when she saw Gohan and the condition he was in.
"Well, we ran into the androids on our way home." I said in a reluctant tone, but knew she deserved to know how Gohan ended up like this.
"Well, never mind that here lay him on this table and go fetch some water, also go calm yourself down you look like your dog just died." She said with a small laugh at a poor attempt of humor.
"Yeah...okay...I'll go do...that." I said leaving. Once I was out of the room I punched the wall *boom* releasing some stress and anger at being useless for Gohan while fighting. The punch caused an indent in the wall plaster. Although, that didn't make me feel much better since I could be the reason why Gohan would die...or live and maybe lose his arm. I couldn't imagine Gohan dying right now as he's the only who can fight the androids right now, and I don't think I can handle the guilt of being the cause of his death in these dark times. Even the alternative option of him living, but losing his arm would be bad as he would likely hate me after that. But at least he would still be alive right?
'I don't even know anymore, I just need to go help mom so where's the bucket?' I thought looking around for the object to finally be useful to Gohan.
The surgery or whatever Bulma did to Gohan was a success. Although it took a week for Gohan to wake up. And when he did it was chaos.
I was doing some Ki control training in the backyard when I heard *Bang* a sharp bang coming from inside the house. Now, when you have Bulma as a mom you usually hear these types of noises when she's working on something important. Although, when you hear your mother shouting "Trunks!" right after the first sound it usually means that somethings wrong or she needs my help. When I focused on her Ki to locate her in the house I realized she was in one of the guest rooms, or more precisely Gohan's recovery room. Understanding that Gohan might have woken up from his coma I slammed open the door only to see Bulma staying far away from Gohan as he was moving around on the bed as if he was having a horrifying night terror. Seeing him in pain I jumped over and tried to hold him to the bed and speak plus shake him to wake him up.
"Gohan, your safe the androids aren't here your just having a nightmare. You just need to WAKE UP!" I started out soft slowly raising my voice and the intensity of shakes when he refused to wake up.
When he finally woke up he sharply sat up to a 90 degree posture while breathing heavily and pushed me off of him into the wall.
"Ouch" I reflexively spoke when the wall and I made contact.
Standing back on my feet I cautiously approached Gohan who looks like he 's just been told the cake is a lie and said: "How are you feeling Gohan?"
When he heard my voice he looked at me then Bulma then me again then back at Bulma then looked down at himself and took deep breaths. after a while of this he looked more relieved and calm.
"Well Trunks, truthfully I'm not feeling too well, but I'm good enough to move at least. Although do you think you can give me a hand here?" He said trying to shift the mood into a joyful tone with his pun quip.
In response I grimaced as I still blamed myself for him receiving that injury.
"Listen Gohan, I'm sorry if I wasn't there and tried to convince you to let me fight you wouldn't have gotte-"
"Let me stop you there Trunks...Don't you dare think that you were the cause of me losing my arm. I had a number of chances to make it out safely, but I chose this and although I didn't expect to lose a body part like this, I still accept it since your okay." He said with a heartwarming smile. A smile so joyful that you wouldn't imagine he just lost his arm. A smile that just blew my self-depreciating thoughts away. A smile so truthful that only the most pure-hearted people can produce or recreate. A smile that I have never seen before in my life and will likely never see again. That's how special this smile was to me.
"W-Well, if you say so Gohan, then I will and thank you." I said with a sheepish smile.
'Seeing these two reconnected after a major event happening brings tears to my eyes. Understanding each other through words and smiles is truly enlightening. I'm proud and lucky that my son has a friend like Gohan. I just know that these two are the only ones that will be able to save this timeline.'
Ever since Gohan lost his arm, I have not been seeing him as much. To further prove my point, the only time in which I have seen him is when he's been training me. I've heard from Videl that he's been training more intensely and having longer session's. He even seems to be actively trying to find and challenge the androids. I'm sure he's only doing this because he has to much anger built up, but I hope this doesn't end up in disaster. I've tried to speak to him, but it's either he wont let me see him or brushes me off and says hes doing something important. This behavior suggests that he's still mad at me, which I totally understand...bu- I guess I'll just give him some time and space then.
Since the training sessions with me are getting shorter by the day I've had more time to polish my own fighting techniques. For instance, I'm working on creating my own Ki blast attack. Also, I'm working on getting used to this sword Gohan gifted me for sticking with his training a while back. He knows some swordsmanship and has taught me the basics, but has never made it part of his fighting style. So, he decided to give it to me.
For reference the sword I received is a long sword with brown leather wrapped around the hilt, a metal guard acting as the handle bar, resting in an Orange colored scabbard strapped to my back with navy blue straps connected across my chest. Allowing easy access for the sword to be drawn from above my right shoulder. Also, from what I can tell the sword was made by a master craftsman, Gohan said he got it from someone called Tapion, whoever that is.
Anyways, for the energy based attack I'm planning for it to be in the shape of a sphere, compressed Ki designed for the perfect shape and size to launch fast and powerfully. In addition to creating a fiery explosion to cause the most damage to the androids. Even though it might take A bit of time to charge up, I'm sure I'll figure out a way to get rid of the kinks.
This is what I've been doing with my free time and I have been making steady progress.
When Gohan still hasn't spoke to me aside from our daily training session's I decided to try to transform into a super Saiyan.
Standing in this open flatland of grass, hunched over hands clenched in front of my stomach. I raise my energy, causing flickers of white aura to surround my body. These bursts of energy create winds that rustle the plant life.
Pushing beyond my limits I raise my Ki higher, hoping to break the boundary and ascend to the next level I constantly see Gohan at. Bursts of gold filter my vision, the sign of a super Saiyan, blinking in and out of existence as I let out grunts showing how hard i'm trying. Constant winds creating audible noise from the rustling of grass echoing through the land. Until, the gold light streams die out and I'm left on my knees panting in exhaustion for trying to reach a level that I wasn't ready for.
"Damn" I said as I punched the ground. "I'm going to need Gohan's guidance on this one. Just what am I doing wrong!" I yelled.
Skipping to the next day I asked the serious face Gohan if we could talk instead of train for today. He agreed, although it shouldn't be too surprising as I still am his student and he can't be mad all the time.
Laying on top of the grassy hill on a prairie I told Gohan about my recent attempt of achieving super Saiyan. As I continue my story his expression slowly changes from serious to understanding and empathetic. When I finished my tale, Gohan's response was:
"Here's your problem Trunks, you haven't experienced true anger yet. Goku only reached super Saiyan in the first place because he lost his best friend Krillin. I was just like you Trunks, only more cowardly. The only reason I made it was because I was there the day Piccolo, Krillin, and the rest died. I was pathetic back then...heck I'm even more pathetic now. An amputee who hasn't avenged everyone even after thirteen years. But you're different Trunks, you just got started on your journey and haven't experienced true loss in person yet. You are able to surpass me and become the protector Earth needs." He said looking off into the sunset barely noticeable through the wall of clouds with what I imagine to be a smile on his face thinking about a positive future.
"But Gohan...do you truly think I'm ready? For all this?" I asked unsure. In response he turned around and said:
"Listen Trunks, I have never been more sure of anything in my life. I knew the moment you jumped in to fight at the amusement park...why do you think I sacrificed my arm to be sure you lived?" He asked with a cheeky smile while holding out his hand to pick me up the ground.
Hearing Gohan say this gave me the confirmation I needed to train harder in becoming a super Saiyan and more motivation then ever to put a stop to the androids.
"Yeah, hey Gohan let's go train tomorrow!" I said with a grin and reached out clasping my hand around his pulling me u-
*BOOM*
During the beginnings of the night under the spaciously cloudy sky we heard an ear-ringing explosion. Instantly we knew the androids were nearby as the military has already given up hope on destroying the androids after numerous failed attempts.
Turning to the direction of the sound I asked Gohan if I could go with him to stop them this time.
"Gohan, you have to let me go with this time, you can't properly fight both of them with just one arm like you did before. Plus don't deny what you said earlier, you said I'm ready and you believe in me! So please let me come with you." I said in hope.
Gohan took a second to glance at me then turned back to the distant city and spoke.
"You know what Trunks, I think I will let you come with me this one time. BUT, be careful and if I say to do anything then you do it! Got it?" He spoke seriously since this involved both of our lives.
Turning to look at the city I prepared for my takeoff and replied,
"Don't worry Gohan, I understand and won't let you down." I spoke with a determined, grateful, and excited smile on my face.
"Alright, let's go little brother." He said.
Lifting off the ground I gathered my Ki into my feet to boost my speed...only to feel a more than painful feeling spreading from the back of my neck.
Then everything went black.
