Jumping down to the lawn Trunks pulled out his capsule container. In a flash he popped the Time Machine from its capsule. The yellow behemoth's cockpit opened with the push of a button. Flying up its pilot made his way inside his reluctant passenger behind. Once the two had boarded he closed the cockpit starting the take off.
As the take off began the machine roared to life. The yellow behemoth hummed as it rose into the sky. The machine began to glow as a thunderous boom erupted through the air . As the boom dissipated Bulma appeared on the balcony of her room. Her face set in a grim line she watched the craft disappear from that time.
Gripping the pilot seat Totamo watch the psychedelic visuals outside the craft. A part of him wondered if he was on some sort of drug trip. The many colors and patterns made it hard to tell even stay focused on one spot. Suddenly he was jolted back to consciousness as they came to a stop. He froze as the cockpit opened revealing the dusting acreage of a destroyed city.
As they left the time machine with a small hop he gave the area a glance. Everything was gone buildings in ruins any form of nature long gone. The sky was ashen brown with gray clouds with little signs of sun light. Looking down he found a large strange tendril poking it's way from the ground. It almost appeared to be some sort of root what could it be?
""I don't really feel like I'm going to be much help." He said nervously
"I'm sure you'll do fine trust me." Trunks muttered turning him slightly
With a gently push he stumbled toward the entrance of the tunnel. As he made his way down Trunks returned the time machine to its capsule. Halfway down the stairs he paused a chill running his spine. Looking on the sign above he was met with the sight of the imposing form of a Namekain. His emerald skin seemed to glow in the dark of the staircase. He could make out the vague outline of a purple gi in the darkness. Using his stretchy arms he swung down in front of him. With a look of scrutiny he studied the newcomer.
"Just who are you, Red?" The Namekian asked
"Easy Flute he's the help I promised."
They turned to find Trunks jogging down the stairs to them. Once he reached them he motioned to move further down. Flute at the tail of the group giving the occasional glance backward As they reached the tracks someone new rounded a nearby corner. He had hair of a wolf's mane dressed in the a white t-shirt with worn jeans and brown boots. As the sight of Trunks he approached the half saiyan the two clasping wrists. With an almost carefree voice he spoke.
"Welcome back she's waitin for ya wants those who ya brought." He stated
"Wait battle you mean you brought me here to fight?" Totamo inquired moving between the two
"You mean he didn't tell ya?" The wolf's mane youth asked
With a weak glare toward the wolf's maned youth Trunks started to walk again. Swiftly the others followed after making their way to a large bunker. With ease Trunks and Flute pulled the doors open. As they stepped inside a dark hair woman clad in a black trench coat rushed Trunks. Slowly the the girl turned to Totamo her eyes going wide in surprise.
"You're the one from the files Trunks brought us." She whispered
"How many people have seen those files?" He asked
"Trust me the number is very minimal our lab tech is very secretive." She state with a small smile
"Glad to hear that." He mumbled
With a gentle push Flute lead him to an area of a cots in their bags. With a weak toss he tossed one to Totamo motioning for him to follow. After finding the proper location they sat up the cot Flute sitting on an opposing cot. Slowly he closed his eyes taking a calming breath. After a moment the Namekian broke the silence looking into his eyes.
"Trunks brought you here to help us in our fight against a tribe of demons." Flute said calmly
"What do you mean demons?" He asked
"The dark god kind we're essentially fighting an impossible odds." Flute muttered
"Well we're in trouble aren't we?" He mumbled quickly
Before the Namekain could respond Totamo felt a hand on his shoulder. Pivoting around he was met with the worried face of Trunks. Without a word he stood following him across the compound to the exit. The wolf maned youth stood waiting with the dark haired girl from earlier. She was armed with a rather large looking shotgun and twin pistols on either hip.
"Totamo meet my best traveling companions Mai and Sunakku. " Trunks stated jestering to the two
Mai gave a polite bow as her cohort gave a two finger salute. Once the introductions had concluded they left the bunker making their way to the surface. Upon reaching the surface the click of a capsule drew his attention. He turned to find Mai jumping into a four person car. Confused he hopped in just before the craft began to fly.
"Why not just fly to where ever we're going?" He asked leaning on the seat
"We learned pretty quickly they have a heightened sense of power levels. So if anyone's power level spikes above a certain threshold they'll find us." Mai informed him
"Just try to relax we'll be at the lab before you know it." Trunks pointed out to him
He sighed turning his gaze out the window. His eyes were drawn to a giant tree in the distance. It seemed to radiate pure evil it's dark bark contrasting with the gray sky. The thick branches seemed to travel far into the stratosphere. It hadn't been a tentacle he noticed earlier but a root. He would have to ask about that mysterious tree.