A New Hope For The Future
Chapter 4
Gohan and Trunks are nearing the end of their training. Gohan has achieved the ascended super saiyan form and Trunks was slowly beginning to control his emotions. But how was Bulma doing among this?
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Bulma was worried. Trunks always came home. She knew he was off training with Gohan, but she was still worried. Trunks and Gohan were all she had left. Her own parents, husband (although he never acted like it) and close friends had all been killed by the androids and to top it off she lost Goku to a heart virus before that! She treated Gohan's wounds after every battle and they were usually extensive! She smiled and thought "Like father like son!" She shivered, thinking the same might happen to Trunks!
She knew deep down that Trunks would end up fighting the androids. She remembered asking Gohan not to train him, but after Gohan saved her in West City she allowed Trunks to train, although not as severely as Gohan had hoped!
She turned her attention to the TV. The show was reporting the damage done to North City the day before. It also reported on the direction the androids had been seen going. This gave the people precious time to evacuate. Bulma knew to avoid crowds in that situation. The androids always attacked large groups first, especially if the duo felt competitive!
Bulma watched as two more hours passed, although they felt more like an eternity! She clutched a photo of her and Trunks as a baby. Goku stood in the background with his goofy smile. Gohan was there as well, standing between her and Goku. Her tears dotted the frame. She knew she couldn't help them and it drove her mad.
Suddenly she looked out the window and saw a huge explosion in the distance. The androids had struck again! Bulma knew the town they were attacking. It was Ginger Town, a superb of West City! Bulma stared helplessly from the crumbling Capsule Corporation.
The androids laughed cruelly as the people fled in terror! 17 shot multiple energy blasts "Hey 18 you should give this a try! It's far more fun than shopping for clothes!" 18 grunted "Shut up! I'm still not talking to you!" 17 continued laughing "Oh come on! Is this because I blew up that shop? You didn't like any of the stuff anyway, so I don't see why your so mad about!"
The area was reduced to rubble. 17 looked towards West City "We need to destroy more if we want to lure out Gohan! I'm bored and he'll be my entertainment". The androids flew towards West City raining ki blasts on all who passed below them!
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Gohan and Trunks could do no more and emerged from the time chamber. They were completely different, Trunks more so than Gohan. Gohan's hair resembled his younger self, but his body size had increased due to his training. Trunks hadn't just grown, he had matured. He stood slightly smaller than Gohan and his body size had grown as well. Trunks had tried to manage his hair but he soon gave up, finding the task impossible. It rested at his shoulders, covering some of his face.
Mr. Popo stood outside with new clothes for the duo. Gohan noticed they were exactly the same as his old ones. He put them on and noticed they were based off Vegeta's style! They were loose but expanded when they needed to. Gohan hugged Mr. Popo "Thank you Mr. Popo, you've helped us so much!" Tears of joy ran down Mr. Popo's face. Trunks took his set. It was a black jumpsuit similar to Gohans. There was also a sword… Trunks could wield one very well. It was another skill he learnt from Gohan years ago. He thanked Mr. Popo and placed the sword in it's sheathe. Gohan waved farewell and moved to the edge of the lookout.
Mr Popo. Handed them a final gift "These are the last of the senzu beans!" Gohan added the four beans to his pouch and tied it to his belt. Gohan was relieved. He had only one senzu bean left and he knew he would need them as time progressed.
Gohan and Trunks stopped in their tracks as Goku's voice rang in their heads "Gohan, Trunks hurry up! Bulma's in danger! The androids are attacking West City!" Trunks clenched his fists in anger, blood trickling down his fingers. He leapt from the lookout and flew at full speed towards his mother with Gohan in hot pursuit!
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Bulma watched as the city was blasted by the androids! They stood in the street outside capsule corp. destroying everyone and everything! 17 looked towards Bulma and pointed at her. A small energy ball appeared at the point of his finger! Fear gripped Bulma and her legs wouldn't move! The android smiled cruelly! "I won't stand for this!" Suddenly the android flew towards the building behind him! Bulma gasped in surprise as a very familiar figure stood before her…
If you want to know who this mysterious fighter is then you'll have to read the next chapter. I apologize for making this chapter so short. This chapter really only tied up their training and served as the beginning to the battle with the androids. I'll have the next chapter posted shortly, so please be patient. Thanks for reading!