Like I said; I do not own DB/Z/GT or any of their characters. This plot and script is taken from DBZ episode 122. Remember, there will be some harsh language in the fiction so please don't report me. This is a continuation of the last chapter because I felt like there should have been two parts. Italics - mean thoughts. Thanks for the lovely reviews! Please R&R
Chapter 4
Goku went serious and gave them a curt nod, "All right then."
The three began to walk away until Yamcha questioned, "Hey! What are they exactly trying to say!?"
Goku waved, "It's okay guys. I'll be right back!"
The three flew off far away from the others so they were out of earshot, but Piccolo was watching the three with cautious eyes and his ears pricked up. Trunks and Pan stood next to each other and across from Goku. Goku eyed the two mysteriously and wondered why they would want to talk to him. By the looks of their faces they're not here to bring any good news.
Trunks smiled, "Thanks man."
"No problem," Goku smiled as well, "But shoot! I should thank you two for beating Frieza and Cold. I had a chance to finish Frieza, but I was only fooling myself thinking that he could change."
Pan smirked, "Not him. He was out of control and you were suppose to stop him. But when he landed and you weren't around, we had to step in. We didn't think you'd make it."
Goku sighed, "Yeah. His ship was a lot faster than mine and he gained two hours on me." He clenched his fist, glared at the ground, and then crossed his arms in a huff. "I knew he was going to hurt the people here. I was about to make my move. But then you two came along." He ended with a positive and grateful tone.
Trunks smirked and raised an eyebrow, "And just how were you going to make a move in just two hours away in space?"
"Well thanks to a technique I learned, I could have been there in seconds."
Pan's jaw dropped and Trunks' eyes widened. "Are you serious?"
"Yeah! It's called Instant Transmission!" Goku winked.
Trunks asked, "You mean like time travel?"
"No. You dematerialize and travel as a mass of light. You'd be surprised by how much ground you can cover going 86,000 thousands miles per second!" Goku laughed.
"No kidding? We had no idea you had that ability," Trunks then faced the ground with a short glare. Pan felt the same way he did and too felt upset. This meant that they came too early and they could have left Goku to defeat Frieza and Cold. And now they made a mistaken appearance in front of the others.
Goku added, "Yeah the people on Yardrat taught it to me. They weren't very strong but they knew some amazing techniques. And I think they like me because I could eat as much as they could."
Pan and Goku simultaneously gave the nervous Son laugh. Just like Goku, Pan too can eat that others wouldn't consider polite. They were Sons after all and that's one of their few faults that ran in the family. Goku thankfully didn't pay no mind to how Pan chuckled similar to him.
"Man what a bummer." Trunks sighed. Goku raised an eyebrow to why this kid was suddenly upset by what he just told them. "If we had known that you didn't need our help with Frieza and Cold, we could have waited and come to you alone and avoided the risk of meeting all the others."
"The risk?" Goku questioned. "What do you mean?"
Trunks and Pan shared a look, sighed, and then turned to Goku. Trunks then said, "Okay, I don't mind answering that question but first let me ask you something: can you transform into a Super Saiyan at will?"
"Well at first I wasn't able to. It happens spontaneously. But now I can control it."
"All righty!" Pan exclaimed. "Do you mind showing us, Gran - Goku!"
Pan sighed in relief when Goku didn't realize her mistake of calling her grandpa. Trunks did notice it however and held in his laughter. Pan blushed furiously, noticing his expression, and punched him in the shoulder, hard enough to hurt. Trunks glared and rubbed his arm while Pan gave him a sly smirk.
Pan turned back to Goku with serious black eyes, "Please, Goku."
Goku nodded. "Okay." And in an instant, he raised his energy level extremely high. Even the other Z-Fighters could feel it raising uncontrollably and the ground shook slightly. Trunks and Pan watched with amazement as his power levels went up in each passing second and his hair flashing to a golden tint. His eyes that were once black were now a bright teal. Goku's hair stood up in a golden flame and his teal eyes showed a menacing stare that he once gave to Frieza before he was about to die. A gold aura surrounded the warrior.
Bulma, Krillin, and Gohan's jaws were on the floor at the sight of Goku.
"What's going on guys?" Bulma asked, "Goku has blonde hair. How wild!"
"He just turned Super Saiyan," Gohan informed, just as shocked as the others. Bulma turned to him, never hearing of this Super Saiyan stuff before.
"How could he generate that much power?" Tien gawked.
"I know, it's mind-boggling," Yamcha stuttered, "Goku's on fire!"
Even Piccolo's eyes were widened at the harsh air full of Goku's energy.
However, Vegeta wasn't pleased with Kakarrot's transformation. Of course he was surprised, but the thought of a low-class Saiyan like him that had surpass the Prince of Saiyans triggered the man. How could it be that Kakarrot could possess this much power without even trying? He was going to get his answers, he assured that.
"Are you satisfied?" Goku asked the two.
"Yes, we are," Pan answered, gaping at her grandfather.
Trunks smiled, "Man, how awesome. I'd forgotten what it feels like looking from the outside-in."
Goku's stern expression never changed. He knew that they wanted more than to just see him in his Super form. He wasn't going to give in just yet, he needed to question them more so he can finally get the answers that the others had wanted to know themselves, "So, what's next, friend?"
"Now we'll both be Super Saiyans," Trunks answered.
His lavender hair stood up and it went in a golden-flame structure. Goku's eyes widen and Pan giggled at his expression. Goku was surprised that the kid was right about him turning Super to kill Frieza. It was great opportunity to see what another Super Saiyan looked like. He felt Trunks' energy levels and if anything, it was just as high as his! Pan took a step back, knowing that there will soon be a brawl. Trunks had even told her that if he met Goku he wanted to test his strengths. His and Goku's.
Bulma, Gohan, and Krillin's eyes grew four times it's size. Piccolo raised an eyebrow and saw as the kid transformed and compared to Goku in looks and strengths. Vegeta was more furious than ever.
"So, I was right, you weren't lying," Goku said, "You are a Super Saiyan."
In an instant, Trunks reached for his sword and was ready to strike Goku. The blade was a mere inch away from his face and Trunks' raised an eyebrow to why he didn't try to dodge his attack. Pan smirked at her grandfather for not being scared of a weapon that was likely to slice him in half, Super Saiyan or not.
"Why didn't you tried to avoid it?" asked Trunks.
"I searched your feelings." Goku answered simply. "I knew you weren't going to actually attack."
"Yes, I see," Trunks smiled and raised his sword again, "Okay, but this is for real this time so give it everything you got."
Goku raised a finger, which confused the two dearly. However, Trunks kept his word and attack him with his sword. But Goku used his finger to block ever slice and not even a cut appeared on his skin! Pan watched with amazement in her coal eyes. When Trunks was finished, he jumped back and smiled at Goku once more.
"So everything we've heard is true," Trunks exclaimed, "You're good. No, you're great!"
Goku smiled, "So, is that all?"
Before Trunks could say anything, Pan then said, "Hey, the testing isn't done yet. You still have to fight another Super Saiyan."
Goku's eyes widen in shock. Piccolo looked at the girl with wonder. He could hear the conversation due to his Namekian hearing. What other Super Saiyan? There was already two, what could this girl be talking about now? At this point, everyone was focusing on the three. They couldn't hear like people but they could see them clearly from afar.
Goku blinked, "What other Super Saiyan? There's only two."
Pan smiled and her long black hair flew up. "Nope, there's another."
With that, she yelled furiously as her hair turned gold and her coal eyes went teal. Everyone in the desert watched as the ground shook once more and her energy level raised to a level no one could ever believe! Goku was frozen in his spot as he saw before his very eyes as this girl had just turned Super Saiyan without breaking a sweat! This had to be a dream, this didn't feel real.
Krillin gulped, "Um...is she...?"
"Yep," Gohan choked out, "She's a Super Saiyan."
"Oh wow," Bulma gasped.
Piccolo's jaw dropped and nothing left his lips. Tien, Yamcha, Chiaotzu and Puar felt the great wave of energy and were amazed by this girl's power level. If anything it was larger than the boy's! How could this be possible. How could these two be Saiyan if there were only three left. And still, what would they want with Goku? Vegeta was still furious to how Kakarrot and those two could surpass him. How could they get so strong in such little time? Who were those two anyway? So many questions yet no answers.
"Hold on! You're a Super Saiyan too!?" Goku gasped out.
Pan smirked. "Surprised?"
Faster than a blink of an eye, Pan came at Goku with a strike to the cheek. Trunks watched as Goku's head turned slightly at the great force Pan has withdrawn. Pan was a little content that she got to show off her powers but was confused to why her grandfather didn't try to avoid the blow. Was it too fast for him? No, that couldn't be it. Why was he just standing there like a statue?"
"So what, are you just a terrible dodger when it comes with blows or you just like to stand there and take it?" Pan questioned.
Goku smiled slightly, "I'm still amazed. I've never seen a female Saiyan let alone a Super Saiyan."
Goku grabbed her arm and went to punch her in the stomach, but she kicked his fist away just in time to escape his clutch. She threw three ki blasts at him but it did no damage. Before Pan could do her signature move, she realized that it was a family technique and Goku would grow suspicious of who she is. So Pan thought it was time to stop.
Pan went back to her regular mode, "You really are strong. I'm glad the stories we've heard weren't tall-tales."
"That's great to hear."
Trunks said, "Sorry about the secrecy, but we need your word that you won't tell anyone else what I'm about to say."
"Well," Goku contemplated, "I never had a problem keeping secrets. But sure, you have my word."
"Thank you. My name is Trunks. This is going to sound really strange but I'm not from this time. I traveled here in a time machine 20 years from the future."
Goku gasped, "Really!? From the the future? That's incredible!"
Trunks continued, "Yes, Vegeta was right. Only he, yourself, and Gohan have Saiyan blood. I got mine from him, Vegeta, he is my father."
"WHAT!? YOU'RE KIDDING!? WOW!"
Pan and Trunks couldn't help but chuckle at Goku's expression. Of course it would have been a shock. Just wait until he found out who the mother is.
"You're absolutely sure that Vegeta's your father?"
"Yes. I'm half-Saiyan, half-Earthling."
Goku blinked, "You're serious. Wow, Vegeta's son. My Gosh."
Goku looked back to see Vegeta wearing his normal glare and crossed arms. Once he saw the narrow stare, Goku knew that him and Trunks looked alike. Sure Trunks had the lavender hair and Vegeta's was dark brown, but other than that they pretty much had similitude.
Goku caught his breath, "Yes, yes, I could see the resemblance. Wow."
Trunks added, "I will be born 2 years from now."
"Haha! No kidding! Vegeta's going to be a daddy, who would have ever thought-?"
"Goku," Trunks began in a stern tone, "We didn't come here to tell you that. We have to warn you about something."
Goku gave them his undivided attention.
Pan started with a serious stare, "In 3 years, in morning of May 12th at 10am, a horribly destructive duo will show up on an island 9 miles southwest of South City. They have dreadful power, even by our standards. They're monsters Goku, that's the best way I've learned to describe them: monsters. Once this pair surfaces, the Earth and everything you know will be gone for good."
"What's the deal? Are they aliens?" growled Goku.
"No," Trunks corrected, "They're both androids created right here on Earth. Their creator is Gero. Dr. Gero, the mastermind responsible for the old Red Ribbon Army. Do you remember?"
"Yeah! But I defeated them!" Goku argued, not seeing how this could be possible.
Bulma then broke the silence after watching the group far across from them, "Man, for three people who don't know each other, they sure do have a lot to talk about."
"But hey, talking isn't bad. It's a lot better than fighting," Krillin pointed out.
"At least he doesn't have his sword anymore. Or that they're Super Saiyans now." Gohan agreed.
Krillin joked, "Yeah, and your dad put his finger away too."
The others, however, have the three Super Saiyans skeptical stares.
"No way. Same guy? Wow," said Goku.
"That's him."
"But how? He lived?"
"Thanks to you," Trunks said regretfully. Once he saw Goku's disappointed face, and got a punch in the arm from Pan, he added on, "Yes, that's one battle you're going to wish you'd fought to the very end. Look, I'm sorry to say that Goku, we know you're a good person, but letting Dr. Gero escape was a mistake that is going to haunt you and everyone you know. He's probably working on these monsters as we speak. We're still not sure where his laboratory is but if I knew, I would be paying him a visit instead of you."
"Hey! Don't forget me, too!" Pan interjected, pounding a fist to her open palm.
Trunks continued, "It's hard to describe these creatures, Goku. They're unlike anyone you've ever faced. Nothing even comes close to rivaling the technology that gave them birth. It's mind-bottling how strong they are."
Goku then asked, "But what's his plan? What is he trying to accomplish with them?"
Pan answered for Trunks, "No one really knows. The moment those things were able to think for themselves, they rebelled."
Pan and Trunks looked at the ground, remembering the slaughters they've come to face that the androids were responsible for. The memory taunts them with every sleeping and waking hour.
"And they've had their own twisted, merciless agenda ever since then. There's no rhyme or reason to what they do. The machines of destruction, man-eaters, their first act after being born was to turn on their own creator Dr. Gero himself."
Trunks stated, "These androids are ruthless, they delight in causing pain and chaos. Living on Earth in our time is like living in a nightmare. Always running and hiding, looking for a way out."
Goku crossed his arms, "My Gosh. You both defeated Frieza and his father in a flash and yet from what you're saying these androids are even stronger than you two."
"They are, for sure," Pan stated, "Hunting us down is one of their favorite hobbies. Super Saiyans is still nothing against these androids, no matter how hard we train. There's nothing we could do except run."
Goku then came to a realization, "Wait, but what about all the others? Aren't they helping you two?"
"They can't. They're dead," Trunks answered, surprising Goku, "Three years from now, the Earth's special forces will be gone. I was all that was left, I was doing the best I can but they were all gone! Vegeta, Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu, Piccolo, they're all going to lose their lives against the androids in the horrible battle. There will be only one survivor."
Pan saw how shaky Trunks' hands were and held it. Trunks allowed her warmth to comfort him.
"That's my mentor and best friend, Gohan. He narrowly escapes from that battle but then 13 years later, they finally get him. That was 4 years ago in our time and as you already know Piccolo is already gone so there was no chance in reviving anyone with the dragonballs."
Yamcha tilted his head to the side, "Now what's the deal? They look like somebody just died over there."
The group still continued to watch Goku and the two strangers to see if they could pick up on something.
Trunks said, "After Gohan died, I met my friend here," he gestured to Pan, "She found my mother and I and we've been training ourselves for when we face the androids again, in hopes of winning of at least saving lives. But sadly, we couldn't keep up with them. We're lucky to make it out alive. Making the time machine also cost us many precious lives, so many that had suffered at the hands of those beasts."
Trunks let go of Pan's hand and went into hysterics, "Damn them! They're just far too strong!"
Pan patted his back and her coal eyes were filled with sorrow. She whispered softly, "It'll be okay, Trunks."
"Wait a sec," Goku began, "Trunks, what happens to me? Do I die in the battle as well?"
"No. You die before it." Trunks answered regretfully, "Not too long from now, you're going to catch a virus that attacks the heart. You're going to die from it."
"WHAT!?" Goku gasped in disbelief.
Pan then said, "We're sorry to be the barriers of bad news. It's a radical virus, you'll start hearing about it soon. Not even a Super Saiyan can beat it."
"What a bummer," Goku sighed, "Being killed by a stupid virus. What a waste! Damn it! I really want to fight those androids! I don't even get to take a crack at them."
Trunks and Pan stared at the man with shock.
"You mean after all you just heard, you'd still want to fight them?" asked Trunks. "Aren't you scared of them at all?"
"Well, sure, a little bit. All challenges are scary at first, but maybe I can make a difference," Goku declared while clenching his fists.
Pan crossed her arms and smirked at her grandfather, admiring what he had just said. Trunks and Pan didn't think he would actually still want to fight them after hearing how they're killing-machines that do what they do for no reason.
Trunks smiled, "A guy like you probably could. You're a true warrior. My mother and Gohan were right about you, Goku. We can trust you. We're glad we can."
Goku raised an eyebrow in confusion.
Pan reached into her pocket and pulled out a vial full of pills, "Here, take this Goku, for your health."
"My health?" Goku blinked, now carrying the vial.
"It's an antidote. There's no cure for that nasty virus you're going to get but in our time there is. Take this when you get sick and you'll be fine," Pan informed.
"You're kidding me!" Goku smiled. "Wow! Awesome! It's purple too! I bet it's grape flavored."
Pan chuckled at this.
"We shouldn't be doing this, Goku," Trunks warned, "because it's going to change history. But some history should change. Things are pretty bad. We're living in fear, with no way out. It's terrible. But you can make a difference, Goku. My mother told me that you could and now I believe her."
"You're mother knows me?" Goku asked. "Am I going to meet her or do I already know her now?"
"Now." Trunks and Pan answered in unison.
"Wow! I know your mom, huh? That's bizarre! Does she live near me or something?"
Trunks pointed to Bulma from afar, "She's standing right there."
Goku gasped and fell to the floor. Trunks and Pan watched. Trunks tried not to laugh but Pan held her stomach from doing so. Goku went into hysterics and thought that he was hearing things. It took Goku all his power to catch his breath.
"BULMA'S YOUR MOTHER!?"
Vegeta then said, "That guy just pointed his finger and Kakarrot went down!"
Bulma added, "That's weird. I could have sworn I heard Goku call my name."
Goku got up, "Wow! Bulma and Vegeta, huh? Unbelievable, I thought Bulma was going to end up marrying Yamcha. But man, Vegeta?"
"They don't stay together long," Trunks said, remembering what his mother had told him about Yamcha, although she didn't get into too much detail of how she ended up with Vegeta. "It's, uh, more of a passion kind of thing. You know how stubborn they are. Yamcha and my mother are going to break up. He finds someone else and my mom, she falls in love with my dad. Of course he could never admit he loves my mother."
"No shock there," Goku agreed, "I know them and, man-o-man, they're the feistiest two people I know."
"I don't really remember my dad so it was really great to meet him. He's a cranky guy but he's impressive," Trunks said, smiling, and looking back over to see his father.
Yamcha noticed the stare and said, "Hey, that guy is looking over here, isn't he?"
Puar nodded, "Hey, and it looks like he's smiling."
Trunks said to Goku, "They're going to get together soon, but if they get wind of it, it might not happen. Promise you won't tell them Goku, or else I might not be born."
Goku smiled, "Hey, not a problem!"
"Well, we better be off. Or my mother might get worried sick and think the mission went wrong," Trunks announced, "She needs to know that everything went okay."
"Hold on!" Goku interrupted. He turned to Pan, "Then who are you? I've heard about Trunks, are you his sister?"
Pan shook her head, "I think I should tell you." She giggled.
"Are you sure?" Trunks whispered to his raven-haired best friend.
Pan nodded, "My name is Pan and I am your granddaughter."
"WHAAAAAAT!"
Pan laughed, "I know, didn't see that coming, did ya?"
"Wait," Goku paused, "That means..."
"Yes, Gohan is my father. I am a quarter-Saiyan. He meets a woman and accidentally gets her pregnant at 17. I know it's very young at his age but him and my mother fell in love. But he didn't know that I existed and him and my mother lost contact after the androids came to Satan City, a place where she lived. My mother claims that Gohan couldn't find her again and she thought that he thought she was dead, but she knew that he was still alive, she believed in him. But 5 years later after I was born, the androids killed my mother and I escaped. I came across grandma Chi-Chi and we found Capsule Corp. and lived with Bulma and Trunks. Him and I have been training against the androids but couldn't do much damage. Trunks, Bulma, and Chi-Chi told me all about you, grandpa. It was an honor meeting you and my father. Even if he is a kid in this time, it was great to meet him for the first time."
"Wow," Goku sighed, "I can't believe I'm going to have a granddaughter. This is amazing! Wow, my son has a daughter in the future, it's so bizarre. I'm glad Chi-Chi is okay. Send her and Bulma my love and tell them thanks. For everything. And thanks for the antidote, you two are great!"
"You're welcome," Trunks and Pan bowed.
"We wish you and the others the best of luck in the battle," Pan added.
"Thank you two so much for this. Now that I've meet you two, I'll be with you both in spirit. Not to mention Chi-Chi and Bulma. Make sure you two keep a good eye on them." Goku declared.
Before they could walk away any further, Goku suddenly asked, "Wait! Can't I get a hug from my granddaughter?"
Pan froze. Trunks noticed this and smiled, holding her hand for a quick second. She looked into his baby blue eyes and she felt assured. Pan turned and saw the smile on her grandfather's face and his arms wide opened. Now Pan isn't much of a hugger, but for him she was willing to make an exception. Pan ran to him and the two Sons hugged for a while.
"Goodbye, grandpa," Pan said one last time before breaking the hug.
Pan and Trunks waved goodbye, ran, and then flew off into the sky. Goku waved away as well.
Goku place a finger on his chin and mumbled to himself with a thinking face, "Man. 3 years? How am I suppose to tell everyone?"
Suddenly, the rest of the gang ran towards Goku after they saw the two strangers leave. Of course Goku wasn't going to say anything that could affect Trunks's and Pan's existence.
"Goku, what was all that about? What did they say?" Krillin asked.
"Oh nothing!" Goku lied. But of course they could see right through him.
"Really?" Piccolo asked. "It didn't sound like nothing to me."
"Wait, you heard everything?" Goku asked.
"Namekian hearing is strong, Goku. Don't worry, I won't say anything that could affect your friends but they need to hear this so we could change our destines."
"Destines?" Bulma repeated.
Piccolo explained about how two androids will appear on which location on which time and who dies and who survives. Of course many were shocked to hear this, but now they knew what he meant about changing their own futures for the good. Some thought that this could be false, but those two from the future did know when and where Goku was going to arrive, so they weren't taking any chances. Of course the Z Fighters were going to train everyday for the past three years in order to be strong enough to kill these machines.
Trunks and Pan were in the time machine and looked over to the group.
"Father," Trunks began but knew that no one but Pan could hear him, "You're so tough and proud. Hard and cold like a rock. But we both know deep down your heart beats like mine does. I know you feel. I am your son and I will always love you. It was great to see you, dad. Young mother, may the good spirits keep you safe."
Pan shared a few words as well, "Father, my mother said that you were a good man. You fought for what you believed in. You fought to save the world so we could stop living in fear. You risked your life for others and for that we are grateful. Thank you for training Trunks and teaching him so that he could one day take your place in keeping the world safe. Maybe I'll join him. Even though you are young in this timeline, it was great to see you. You too, grandfather, you're a true legend just like grandma and Bulma said. I will always admire you both and the others who will fight. We are forever in your debt. Hopefully we gave you all the information to keep each and everyone of you alive after the battle ends."
The two friends waved and went back to their timeline.
