Inside the Son home, Gohan had explained everything to Trunks and Mai about his recent adventures, amazing the two time travelers.
"So not only did you have to face Cell, even Majin Buu showed up!?" Trunks asked.
"So early too, even for this timeline," Mai said.
"I don't even know how Buu showed up this early, guess time travel can change even the simplest thing," Gohan said. "Still that fight was intense, I almost thought we wouldn't win."
"But we did," Seventeen said. "Wasn't easy, but you really showed those monsters who the strongest guy way."
"No kidding," Trunks said. "I'm not surprised you were able to defeat Cell, you were quite stronger than you were supposed to be, but Majin Buu? I never actually fought Buu myself, only Babidi's men, but father says he's very powerful."
"I feel like I got lucky against Buu, he just happened to be weakened for the moment and we just moved quickly. Had he had time to recover, I don't think we would have won," Gohan said.
"The you from the other future helped with that as well," Goku said.
"Glad I could be of use, well not me but the other me at least," Trunks said.
"I wonder how many versions of you even exist?" Seventeen asked.
"There's this one, the one from our timeline, the one from the future I went to, the one from the other future that helped us, probably some others too," Gohan said.
"There's quite a few of me, it's weird but that's time travel," Trunks said.
"I wonder how many of me there are too?" Goku asked. "It'd be fun to fight all of them."
"Anyway Cell and Buu have been defeated, so far everything's been at peace. After defeating them we used the Dragon Balls to undo the damage done, after dad went to New Namek and got Dende," Gohan said.
"Those things are pretty cool, I'd totally use them to make a wish for myself," Seventeen said.
"I wouldn't mind wishing for really fashionable clothes," Eighteen said.
"That sounds like a waste," Seventeen said, getting a glare from his sister.
"Well what would you wish for then smart guy?" Eighteen asked.
"I don't know, something way better than clothes though," Seventeen said. "Maybe a cool way to travel. Imagine having a really giant boat or something."
Gohan shook his head in annoyance, "Please don't argue about something to silly. Also I hope neither of you use the Dragon Balls for anything like what you want, it's just kinda silly."
"Yeah, why would you wish for a giant boat anyway?" Goku asked. "And clothes? Really weird too."
The Androids glared slightly at Goku, getting a nervous chuckle from Gohan, then made an attempt to sway the conversation. "Anyway...at least both Cell and Buu are done and out of the way."
"So all that's left is for Beerus to come, as well as Frieza's return and Goku Black," Trunks said.
"I think I can at least prevent Frieza and Black, Beerus not so much but we'll try to be ready," Gohan said.
"I hope so, anyway it's good to see that this timeline didn't take too much damage, though what will you do now?" Trunks asked.
"Simple, become a Great Scholar. I'll still keep up with my training but I also wanna be a Scholar. I wanna surpass that other me," Gohan said.
"Other you? Oh you mean the Gohan of that future you went to," Trunks said.
"Yeah," Gohan said, then became curious. "Wonder what they're all up to? Last time I saw the dad of that timeline, he said that he was preparing for some Tournament, do you know what that tournament might have been?"
"Tournament?" Trunks asked. "I think I heard my dad mention that there was suppose to be another but he never talked much about it. Something about the other Universes."
"Maybe you should go find out, it could help in knowing what else to prepare for in the future," Seventeen suggested.
Gohan shrugged it off, "Maybe I shouldn't, I mean I already know a lot and I don't think Beerus would want me to return. Besides I don't have a way of getting there."
"I'm on my way to that timeline if you wanna go by, just to see my mom, dad and little me," Trunks suggested. "You can even bring your dad along, as well as Seventeen and Eighteen if you'd like, show them all the future."
"I would like to see the me of the future and what he's like," Seventeen said.
Gohan looked unsure of this, "I really don't think it's that good of an idea."
"Hey, can't hurt Gohan, just for a bit, maybe get some intense training," Seventeen said.
Gohan turned to Chi-Chi, "Would that be ok with you mom?"
"I don't mind, just don't forget your studies," Chi-Chi said. "And be careful if you train, I don't want you to get another scar."
Gohan rubbed his eye a bit, remembering what his adult self did. He would like to challenge him again and defeat him, plus he did want the chance to face Cabba, if there was a tournament with other Universes, then it's likely they met Cabba again, hopefully that would mean he'll be easier to get to.
"Alright then, we'll go," Gohan said.
"Awesome, can't wait to see this future for myself," Seventeen asked. "I wonder how the future me will react to myself," Seventeen said.
"I'm curious about my future self," Eighteen said, then muttered. "And her choice in guys."
"I wonder if my future self got any stronger?" Gohan wondered. He turned to Trunks. "You haven't been there recently right?"
Trunks shook his head, "No, I haven't. This will be my first time going back in a while too."
"Alright, we'll go tomorrow then," Gohan said.
"Huh, why tomorrow? Let's go now," Seventeen said.
"It's kinda late Seventeen, let's get some sleep and go tomorrow," Gohan said.
"Technically I don't need to sleep though," Seventeen argued.
"But he does," Eighteen said. "Just relax will you?"
Seventeen groaned, "Ok fine, guess waiting until morning couldn't hurt."
Gohan sighed, "Good." He then realized something, "Wait, what about mom? I don't think she should be by herself."
"Huh? What's wrong?" Trunks asked. "Is she sick or something?"
"No, I'm pregnant with mine and Goku's next child," Chi-Chi said.
"Oh, right, I remember that in that future you had another child," Trunks said.
"Gohan mentioned it, he didn't say too much, which is fine, I like the surprise," Chi-Chi said. "The only thing I know is that it's gonna be a boy."
"Yeah, when I found out I blurted out 'Oh so my brother will be born soon', which gave it away," Gohan said, then turned to Chi-Chi. "Again, really sorry for that, I don't know if you wanted to wait or not."
"It's fine sweetie, no harm done. It's still my baby and I'm happy to know I'm gonna have another child," Chi-Chi said.
"What if it's a girl in this timeline?" Mai asked.
"I doubt that, it's not gonna change that much," Trunks said. "Otherwise there would have been a female me in another timeline."
"Anyway Gohan, if you're worried then I'll just stay," Goku said.
"Huh? You don't mind staying dad?" Gohan asked.
"Going to the future sounds fun and all, plus it'd be cool to spar with myself and I am a bit curious on what to expect for the most part, but want there to be some surprise, that makes it more exciting," Goku said.
"What surprise? Gohan pretty much told you everything," Seventeen said. "The only surprises would be the changes to the timeline."
"Yeah, that is gonna be something, I don't know what to expect next. But yeah I'm just fine waiting here," Goku said.
"Besides things haven't turned out like Gohan though, he certainly didn't expect Buu," Eighteen said.
"I guess that's fine, that way the time machine won't feel so cramped," Trunks said. "Plus the Goku of that future got dizzy every time he went in my time machine."
"I don't blame him, I got pretty dizzy myself when I first grabbed onto the machine," Gohan said. "Anyway we'll go back first thing tomorrow morning, after breakfast at least."
"Sounds good," Trunks said. "Anyway me and Mai should find someplace to sleep for the night."
"Shall we go to Capsule Corp?" Mai asked.
"You don't need to, you can stay here," Chi-Chi said. "I can easily make room for you two. Just use the room I plan to give to the baby."
"Are you sure that's alright? We don't want to be a burden," Trunks said.
"One night isn't a burden, plus it might be confusing to explain to Bulma why there's a girl with you this time, she might get some ideas," Chi-Chi said, shifting her eyebrows a bit.
Trunks and Mai both blushed as Gohan and Seventeen chuckled a bit.
"It's not funny!" Trunks complained.
Gohan slowed down on his laughter, "Sorry, but it's nothing to be ashamed of Trunks, you remember how I felt when I saw Videl after all."
"Videl? Who's Videl!?" Chi-Chi asked, getting a look of worry from Gohan.
"Oops, forgot that I never mentioned her," Gohan muttered, then spoke aloud. "Some girl I saw, she just looked pretty, but that's all."
Eighteen looked somewhat jealous when hearing about Videl. Gohan might like her now but Eighteen still doesn't care to know about any other girl Gohan might have liked.
Chi-Chi however felt so happy to hear about this, "My little Gohan's already crushing on girls, and it seemed like just the other day he was in diapers and making a mess at the table."
"Mom!" Gohan shouted, face completely red.
"Aw, how adorable," Seventeen mocked. "Cute little Gohan with his cute little diaper and his cute little messes."
Gohan glared heavily at Seventeen, "I will knock you off this planet."
Eighteen groaned, "Let's try to be civilized please, Gohan you know Seventeen's a pest, don't let him get to you. And Seventeen, lighten up, you were in diapers once too."
Trunks shook his head, "So awkward, amazing how timelines can change things." He turned to Chi-Chi, "Anyway if you're fine with me and Mai staying then I guess it's alright with us. We'll try not to be too much of a bother."
"You're so well mannered, I can't believe you're Vegeta's son," Chi-Chi said.
"He gets better, just give him some time, right now he's still adjusting to his new life," Trunks said.
Chi-Chi nodded, "I suppose you're right, I shouldn't judge."
Gohan shook his head in some annoyance, "Let's just finish eating, we'll work everything else out later."
"Sounds good to me," Goku said and continued eating in his incredible speed.
As Gohan began to eat as well, he did wonder how the future would be like, and wondered if this timeline would be fine if he left. At least there's his father, Piccolo and Vegeta to protect everyone from another possible enemy, even if no other enemy should be arriving just yet. But knowing that Buu came early, plus the possibility of a brand new enemy arriving didn't leave Gohan any less worried. He only hoped it would be one enemy, if two showed up like last time then that could be bad, but there's no way it would happen twice, at least that's what Gohan wanted to believe.
At Capsule Corp, Vegeta was training hard in his Gravity Chamber, still wanting to redeem his honor that he felt tainted when he couldn't defeat Cell or Majin Buu. He would not allow Kakarot, his son or his robotic friends to surpass him, he had to prove he is the Prince of all Saiyans for a good reason.
"I don't care what he learned about the future, I make my own!" Vegeta shouted as he moving at intense speeds through the constantly increasing Gravity Chamber.
Outside Bulma could hear how intense Vegeta trained, making her sigh in worry. "Vegeta's way too intense with his new motivation. If it's not Goku it's Gohan, if it's not either of them it's The Androids. I know he's proud but he needs to lighten up on his emotions, it's only going to hurt him in the end." Bulma then heard her son crying out for her. "I really hope he doesn't turn out like his father, though if the Trunks from the future is any indication, he'll turn out just fine."
Unfortunately things weren't so well for that Trunks. In his future he is seen flying through West City, or what's left of it.
He couldn't believe this, he thought he could prevent this and make his future peaceful again. He couldn't though, and it was unfortunate. Despite his abilities he could not prevent the damage that had been inflicted on the city. He needed to find help, and find it fast.
Just as he was flying, a huge beam of energy had hit him, causing him to crash hard to the ground below, surrounded by rubble from the streets and some damaged vehicles. Trunks struggled to stand up, glaring at who had attacked him.
"You...I won't lose to you!" Trunks shouted and sent a blast back, though with just one hand help up, the blast was blocked with no trouble.
"Foolish mortal, thinking you had a chance against me."
Trunks stood up with a glare, "As if the Androids weren't bad enough. Gohan warned me that you would come, but you still came earlier than probably even he would have guessed." Trunks turned Super Saiyan, "I still won't let you defeat me, I'll save the future from you...Goku Black!"
The Godly being descended before Trunks, a sinister grin on his face. "Somehow I doubt that. You're quite powerful, but nothing compared to this body." Trunks flew over to attack, but Black managed to block every single strike. "Is this really all you have? Such a shame." Black then blasted Trunks down and landed a knee in his stomach, causing Trunks to spit out a bit.
Black stood above Trunks as he aimed a blast, though the fighter refused to give in. "I...I won't let you beat me!"
"Please, as if your desire alone will help you win, such a naïve boy you are," Black said, aiming his palm. "This is the end for you."
Before he could blast, two figures came to kick Black away. Trunks started to sit up, glaring a bit at the two who had helped him. "I can't believe I had to be saved by you two."
Standing above him were the two who previously brought destruction to this world, Androids 17 and 18.
"Be grateful we even saved you at all," Seventeen said
"Yeah, if you keep getting kicked around like nothing then maybe we should have just let that guy dispose of you," Eighteen said.
Trunks groaned, "I can handle myself just fine, you've seen that for yourselves."
"Yeah, I seem to remember me and my sister constantly defeating you over and over again," Seventeen said.
Trunks clenched his fists in anger, "Never mind that for now! That attack of yours won't keep him down long, if you want to avoid destruction, then come with me."
"Don't order us around, the only reason we're helping you is to get rid of that guy, after that we're settling things with you," Seventeen said.
"Yeah, this is our world to destroy, not his," Eighteen said.
As they argued, Black walked back over to the group, chuckling a bit. "My how you mortals bicker amongst yourselves, further proof that your existence is a flawed one."
"Hey, don't put us in the same category as this moron," Seventeen said, pointing to Trunks. "My sister and I are more than just mortals."
"Right, you're cyborgs, androids, artificial humans, that might make you slightly better, or at the very least, put your existence as the same value as a vehicle of sorts," Black said.
"You're starting to make me mad pal!" Seventeen said, rushing at Black, but got knocked away for his efforts.
"How foolish, human or not, you're still beneath me," Black said. The two Androids went to attack again but Black Z-Vanished and reappeared, sending a blast to both their backs. Both stood up, glaring intently at Black before charging in again, only for their opponent to kick Seventeen in the head, knocking him towards Eighteen, then sending a blast that knocked them through a building. "Now to end this."
"MASENKO!" Trunks blasted Black towards a building before he could get close to the Androids. Trunks then grabbed the pair, looking really reluctant in doing so, "Now I can't believe I have to save you two!" He then flew off with them, just as Black had gotten up, dusting his clothes a little.
"They got away, no matter, I do enjoy the challenge of trying to destroy them. Each fight does seem to make me much stronger, soon I'll be the Ultimate God!" Black said with a proud laugh.