AN: Alright just incase anyone is confused how Trunks has been able to deal damage to Broly, I am using the information from Trunks's battle with cell. Cell says that full power ssj Trunks's strength is far greater than his own but Trunks didnt stand a chance due to the speed and skill disadvantage. IMO Broly is obviously stronger than cell but on par with ssj 2 Gohan. I think that in raw strength Trunks should be pretty close to the both of them but his disadvantage in speed makes him far less effective which is why Broly and Cell each got the better of him. This is just my view and I am only sharing it to help you understand my storys view on their powers. Thanks again to everyone who continues to read and comment, it only helps me as a writer. ENJOY!

Chapter 10

Tick Tock

The Guardian of Earth made his way towards the center of the lookout were the hulking warrior waited. " Now its just you and me Broly. No more distractions.." Broly's unstable laugh began to errupt " Yes Kakarot! Now you die!" Gohan stood across from the saiyan of legend with an intense look in his eyes. He grasped the shredded remains of his white robes and removed them in a piccolo like fashion leaving only his black gi pants. The bare skin of his torso chilled as a cool gust of wind swept the surface of the lookout.

The guardian braced himself and began gathering as much ki as he could " With the battle moved up here to the lookout and the others in the hyperbolic time chamber, I should be able to use my full strength...I just hope I can hold the form long enough to stop him" The bright yellow aura that surrounded him began to spark and his short blonde hair began to spike. His power began to attract the attention of his foe causing Broly to rush him. With a powerful yell Broly launched a bright green ki blast at almost point blank range that covered the spot where the guardian had stood in black smoke. Much to Broly's surprise, as the smoke cleared Gohan remained. The seriousness that reflected in his eyes was nothing compared to the determination the swelled inside of him.

Gohan bolted forward and landed a stunning punch to Broly's face. Blood began to pour from the monsters lip as he launched a blow of his own only to have it blocked. Gohan flipped backwards and Broly's massive foot crashed only inches from the demi-saiyans face. The two warriors began to clash in a series of furious exchanges. Broly still held the clear strength advantage but speed and technique were definitely on Gohans side.

18's icy blue eyes were still locked onto the area where the wooden door had been. Her mind was still racing from the embrace she had allowed herself to surcume to. A sudden groan helped pull her back to reality as she turned to see Trunks trying to move. " Trunks stay still. You are only doing more damage to yourself." The lavender haired warrior gave a sarcastic chuckle " I'm not going to listen to you android…." 18's voice boomed and stopped the young warrior in mid sentence " Trunks, cut the shit..We don't have time for this. Your choices are either let me help you so we can both help Gohan or you can keep doing what you are doing and die. Ill let you choose"

As much as Trunks hated the idea of letting the woman help him he hated the idea of Gohan dying even more " Fine...Lets get this over with.." 18 made her way over to the wounded demi-saiyan and did her best to assess his injuries. His saiyan armour was the first thing to go. The blonde woman grimaced as the extent of the wound was revealed. " Is it that bad?" Trunks said as he did his best to stay still. " Its not good but you got lucky the beam missed all of your organs. Once I stop the bleeding it will be just a matter of time for it to heal which according to Gohan we will have plenty of while we are in this room."

The demi-saiyans swollen eyes began to wonder the room until he realized where he was at " Why are we in the hyperbolic time chamber 18!?" Trunks was slowly becoming frantic as he realized what Gohan had done " Doesn't Gohan know that we will feel like we have been in here for a year and that he now has to fight Broly alone for 24 hours!?" 18 only nodded as the young warrior spoke. " He did...He said that by putting the dragonballs in here with us that it might make them usable faster.."

Trunks laid very still as he thought about what his brother had done " Damn it Gohan! There had to be another way….I do have to admit though, shoving the dragonballs in here was genius and by putting myself and 18 in here will served as a backup plan incase you were to fall...why do you always have to be right brother."

A looping hook from Broly grazed the tips of Gohan's hair as he ducked beneath it and swept the saiyans feet out from underneath him. As Broly fell he grabbed one of the guardians legs and tossed him across the lookout causing him to crash through the front and out of the back of the palace. Gohan pushed himself to his feet only to have a stomp kick slam into his chest. Gohan skidded across the hard cracked tiles of the lookout and flipped back up to his feet. He quickly charged towards Broly with his fist drawn back. Just as the saiyan threw his own punch at the incoming guardian he was shocked to notice his hand went right through his hollow body.

The after image technique had done its job. Gohan slammed a double kick into the legendary super saiyans back which sent him deep into the surface of the lookout. Gohan's power was becoming weaker by the moment as he used everything he had against the hulking warrior. Eventhough he could feel his saiyan power weakening the thought of giving in had never become an option " Come on Broly I know that you are far from being finished..GET UP!"

It didn't take long before the devil granted Gohan his wish and erupted from the crater that he had been placed in. The two warriors stood in front of one another as their auras began to intertwine

Even Though it had only been minutes in the outside world, to 18 and Trunks it had been months. Trunks's wounds had healed enough that he had began to lightly train in the depths of the chamber while 18 had mainly kept to herself. The beautiful blonde did her best to stay occupied but she had to admit that being locked in the massive room was beginning to give her cabin fever. She looked over to see Trunks throwing several combinations of punches through the air at half speed. She watched intently as the demi-saiyan bounced around the endless chamber in a Gohan like style. " Hey Trunks" she shouted " How about a little one on one?...or are you to afraid to spar with a girl?"

Trunks stopped in mid punch and smirked at the woman's backhanded comment " I would be afraid to spar a girl but you are no girl. You are an android. Dont think just because you have gotten on Gohans good side that you are also on mine." The demi-saiyan landed at the edge of the chambers walk way " But if you feel like receiving a beating I would be more than happy to lend a hand."

The warriors arrogance boiled her blood as she looked him in his teal colored eyes. She smirked back at Trunks and pulled her long blonde locks back into a ponytail " Well we will see who gets the better of who then won't we little boy." 18 walked out a few hundred feet from the stone walkway and motioned Trunks to follow with her finger. " Well ok android if you wish but don't go crying to Gohan after I knock your bolts loose." Trunks took his fighting stance and allowed his confident smirk to slip away.

18 launched herself toward the warrior and attempted a quick combination that was blocked by the super saiyan. As the young woman forced the demi-saiyan to fight off his heels she dropped down and swept his feet from underneath him. Trunks crashed onto his bottom, hurting more his pride than his body. 18 hopped backwards and chuckled as the young warrior pushed himself back up to his feet. "My my how sloppy you are. I know Gohan has taught you better than that. You're fighting with the same carelessness as your father."

The androids words burned the depths of Trunks's ears and he spat in frustration. " Don't tell me how to fight android! I'll crush you right here and now if you don't shut your mouth!" 18's eyes widened as the fury began to visibly consume the demi-saiyan " This kid has amazing strength but he allows his emotions to take control far too easily. Lets just see how reckless he will become" 18 defiantly crossed her arms and sported her trademark grin " Listen brat, I don't think you can crush anyone fighting like you are right now but you are welcome to try."

Trunks howled with rage and bulleted toward the blonde temptress. His powerful looping punch struck nothing but air as 18 ducked out of the way. Trunks attempted to follow up the attack with a full powered kick but only managed to graze the tip of the women's ponytail. " Stand STILL!" Another swift kick managed to connect that staggered the woman. Trunks's grin slowly returned as he continued his assault and forced the woman to completely abandon her offense and fight strictly defensive.

" Damn it...talk about a lucky freaking shot!..No matter I have him right where I want him." As Trunks pressured his attacks forward, 18 dropped onto her back and landed a powerful double kick to his gut causing him to be launched high into the air. "POWER BLITZ!" a deceivingly fast beam shot towards Trunks and struck him directly in the chest and exploded on impact. As the smoke cleared Trunks remained with his arms crossed blocking his chest and face. His blue spandex had been shredded and his arms were bruised and bloodied. Trunks looked around frantically when he realized the woman had disappeared " Shit!...Where did she go?..I can't believe she got me with such a simply move!" His frustration was only increased by his now bruised saiyan pride. " I thought we were fighting not running!"

A swift kick slammed into Trunks's cheek and sent him crashing back to the white floor below " Sparing not fighting. If we were fighting you would be dead by now." 18 slowly descended towards the fallen warrior. " Listen Trunks I'm trying to help you..I." the super saiyans fist landed with a thud as it strunk 18s forehead. The beauty was sent rolling backwards and onto her back. " I dont want your help! Why would I want the help of my biggest enemy!? Why would I even want to hear what the person who killed my family and friends has to say?"

18 shook her head from side to side as she attempted to rid herself of the ringing that was filling her ears. " If you were anything like Gohan you would atleast hear me out. Dont you think I have had plenty of opportunities to kill you while we have been in here? Im well aware that you have the power to kill me but you do not have the discipline to do so. That is why I am able to get the better of you." Trunks now stood looking down upon the woman, rage still in his eyes. After a moment of silence Trunks lowered himself back to his normal state " You are right…." 18 pushed herself back to her feet and dusted her jeans off before speaking " You don't have to listen to me but at least hear me out. If you do not control your emotions you will only be hurting Gohan. You will open yourself up to being badly hurt and we both know that Gohan will do whatever it takes to make sure you are safe. He cares for you more than he cares for himself and that is his main weakness. Dont aid that weakness Trunks.."

Trunks stood, still silent before letting out a long sigh. " Maybe this is what Gohan meant by Everyone deserves a chance to change. She seems different than before..but why?"