Water - Future (Mirai) Trunks
4/11/2013

How did he manage to get into this situation again? He had checked to make sure there wasn't a large river, lake, or sea anywhere near where his nemeses were up to their old tricks. But, he was, slowly sinking within the cold darkness of the unknown water source.

He would have to think quickly if he wanted to get out of his current situation alive. It was an odd thought as water was supposed to be a live giving liquid, but for him and many of those also suffering from the torment of the androids, it was the exact opposite. The androids had a bad habit of making games out of their killing sprees; and one such game had involved putting just enough pressure on the heads of those they had thrown into the water so they could watch them squirm as they drowned.

It was a terrifying thought. Many who had dealt with them expected to die a relatively fast death. Sure, they might experience terror as they tried to escape from the pair of demons, but at least the upcoming death was sure to be quick. It was different in the water. The pair did not appear to like being wet, so they tended to avoid blasting any nearby water if they thought the resulting wave or spray could reach them. Some believed it was because they were machines. But, he knew better; this behavior was just due to their vanity.

As he slowly began to swim towards the surface, movement caught his attention. He repressed a shiver and refused to look. Though it could be simple debris, there was the distinct possibility it was part of a body. Many of the local water systems had several whole or partial bodies within them. Several people had attempted to retrieve them and clean the waters, but due to the growing number of the dead, there was just wasn't enough manpower to successful do it.

To make matters worse, much of the surviving water was polluted by debris and the dead made it worse. Sure, it was possible to purify the water, but facilities which could handle the task were becoming scarce. There was also the moral baggage which went along with it. Many people just couldn't handle dealing with it. He even made a point to travel into the mountains to find clear water for his mother.

It was difficult to tell which water systems should be avoided. In towns and cities, it was usually very clear as they had either turned a vivid red (especially after a recent attack) or an ugly muddy color. If there were still survivors in the area, they would try to make a sign to indicate the pollution. It was common to see a sign indicating a bloody pond, like the one depicted in images of the afterlife. With many believing the android attacks were punishment from the heavens, it was oddly appropriate.

Before he broke the surface, he carefully searched for any sign of movement. The androids wouldn't hesitate to attempt to drown him again if they caught sight of him. Death was a reality for him, and he knew any day could be his last. Yet, out of the many scenarios which could happen, drowning scared him the most. It wasn't a fast death, and he would be utterly alone with in the cold dark waters around him. It was the one place he swore he would never let be his grave.

The surface looked clear, so he took his leave. Glancing back at his surroundings as he took to the air, he caught sight of old ruins. It must have been attacked shortly after the androids appearance. An old sign stood towards the one back, showing a blatant warning to all of those who approached. The lake below him held the dead.

Shivering again at the discovery, he quickly flew home. Once again, he would have to cleanse himself from the horrors around him. At least he knew the water he would use at home was still pure.


This actually stems from a running joke between some of my friends. We were joking about my personal 'I sink like a rock' problems and somehow noted Trunks is rarely seen anywhere near or in actual water (there is one incident in the History of Trunks movie). This drabble somehow resulted from that.

Quick note: the bloody pond is from the Buddist concept of the 10 Hells. For the life of me, I can't remember which one it is found in, but it does exist. It's even seen in Dbz during the glimses of Hell (or HIFL, for those who remember the old dub).