Hey guys! I hope you like reading the 'future' special, but now it's time we turn back to the main plot. How will our heroes digest the news of their future?
"And that's my story" Trunks finished with a sad tone.
Everyone was just astonished. Not only were they knowing about their future, but it was a horrible future.
"But at least it's all okay now, right, Trunks?" Gohan asked.
"Well, yes. But Mom wanted me to come back in time either way. She wanted to save the timeline from such a horrible disaster."
"Well, that's easy." Goku said, trying to lighten the mood. "We just need to train extra hard in order to defeat them. We have Piccolo with us this time, so we'll have a better chance."
"Hey, wait a minute." Yamcha interjected." Wouldn't it be easier if we asked Shenron to locate the man building the Androids and stopping him?"
"I figured you would suggest that." Vegeta said in a malicious tone.
"It's not like that!" the former bandit tried to defend himself. "I really want to fight too, but... I mean, he told us that we're gonna die! How do you expect me to react?"
"It's just an extra motivator for training, Yamcha." Krillin said.
"But Krillin..." Yamcha started but Tien was the one to speak.
"Don't worry Yamcha. Things will work out. And I already have some ideas for the three of us to catch up with the Super Saiyans."
"Really?"
"Yup. Just meet me at Kami's tomorrow." And the former Crane student turned to Goku. "It's good to see you again, Goku. Farewell." And he flew away.
Krillin and Yamcha also left the battlefield, leaving only the five Saiyans and Piccolo.
"What will you do, Trunks? Will you stay here, or will you go back to the future?" Goku asked.
"Honestly, I don't know. I kinda want to go back to tell Mom that I was able to change the future. But I also want to train with you, I want to be ready and help you."
"Why don't you just go back and then return?" Gohan asked.
"It's not that simple. The time machine spends a huge amout of energy for one trip. I have barely enough power to go back. If I do, I probably won't be able to return for another year." the teen explained.
"Why not return to the exact moment you left?" Raditz asked.
"Well... It's kinda complicated. Since I altered History, I believe this is what scientists call a parallel universe. Because the future of this timeline will never be the same as mine, me coming back in time caused a 'butterfly effect'. So time passes equally. If a year passes in my timeline, a year will pass here."
"I don't understand that well, but I kinda get it." Goku said with his typical smile.
"Maybe it's best if you return for now." Vegeta spoke for the first time. "I'm sure your mother is worried, and that way you can help her find New Namek, in order to use those Dragon Balls and wish everyone back."
Everyone was dumbfounded. It was a great idea!
"Okay, I will do that." With that, Trunks took a capsule out of his torn jacket and after the usual 'BOOOOOM', the time machine came to sight. "I'll see you all next year. Goodbye."
The time machine made an unusual noise and dissapeared.
"Raditz." Vegeta adressed the first-born of Bardock. "You will train with me. I need a partner, and you need to become a Super Saiyan. I'll talk to Bulma and we will go to space. We can use the trip to destroy the remnants of the Cold Empire."
"Sounds good to me, let's go." and the two Saiyans flew off to Capsule Corp.
"What about you Piccolo? Do you want to join us?" Goku asked his former rival.
"I'd like that, but I won't stay the whole three years. I'm interested in training with Tien. He seemed to have a good idea in his head. I want to see how it works out." the Namekian warrior answered.
"Well for now, let's go home. I'm sure Mom is worried and she'll be happy to see you again Dad." Gohan levitated in the air and started to fly home when he was passed by his father.
"Race you home!" a white aura enveloped both Saiyans as they flew at top speed to Paozu Mountains with Piccolo close behind.
A day later, at the Lookout...
"So Tien, what gives?" Yamcha asked his former rival.
"Our training will be simple. We just need to figure out better ways to use the Kaio-ken. I don't think we can go over 30 times without severe injury, even if we train."
"What do you suggest?" Krillin asked.
"Well, I already have a variation to my Kaio-ken. I managed to store some of the energy I used in the Genki Kiko-Oh I used agains Cold. Maybe I'll start from there."
"You're planning on using the energy gathered to form a Genki Dama to power up the Kaio-ken? Isn't that a little dangerous?" Yamcha asked.
"Maybe. But I won't know until I try."
Yamcha turned to Kami. "Hey, Kami. You think we can go train in Otherworld?"
"I'll have to have permission from King Kai, but I suppose it can be arranged. Do you already have an idea, Yamcha?" the deity asked.
"Yup. King kai said there are four Kais to each galaxy. Suppose each Kai has a Kaio-ken. I could fuse the four techniques. I'll call it the Shin Kaio-ken (A.N: True Kaioken. Since he's learning from the 4 Kais, it can be called that)
"What about you Krillin?" Tien asked the bald monk.
"I... really don't know. I guess I'll go with you guys and something will come up."
"Then it's settled." Kami spoke. "I already spoke with King Kai. He said he will happily welcome you three."
"Well, let's go then. We'll be back in a year or so. I heard there will be a Tenkaichi Budokai and I wanna see if I can finally pass the first round." Yamcha said joking as the three human fighters faded into Otherworld.
At Capsule Corp, Vegeta and Raditz were breiefing Bulma about the events of the past day
"So wait... Why don't you just ask Shenron where those Androids are and go stop them right now?"
"First, because that's not how a Saiyan... no, make that how a real warrior handles things." Vegeta answered.
"Besides, if we went there now, we would just be killing someone for something he hasn't even done. Seems unfair if you ask me." Raditz concluded.
Bulma sighed. "Whatever. So you said you're going to train in space?" she asked the Saiyan prince.
"Yes. We will keep ourselves busy by turning Raditz into a Super Saiyan and wiping out any remnants of the Planet Trade."
"Kakarrot spoke of something called a Tenkaichi Budokai. What is that?" Raditz asked the blue-haired genius.
"That's the original name. It's easier to call it the World Martial Arts Tournament. Basically, all the fighters from around the world gather and fight in order to claim the strongest."
"Interesting... Will Kakarrot and the others participate?" the oldest son of Bardock asked.
"That's the plan. Goku is the reigning champion, but this time it's anyone's game."
"Fine. Raditz, we will take off after my son is born. Until then we train everyday. Understood?" Vegeta instructed.
"Sure." the longed-haired Saiyan responded and both fighters went inside the newest Gravity Chamber.
Before leaving his mate, Vegeta turned to Bulma. "Why not calling him Trunks?" he asked as he turned his back again and walked away, leaving Bulma confused and with a little blush.
A/N: Hey guys! I know I'm super late, but the writer's block went all full power on me and I wanted to try and give a little bridge before the next filler saga. The WMAT is coming up next and the improvements will show themselves ^^
Also, I'm quitting the PL chart. Like some authors, I'm choosing a Tier system which will rate from 1 to X (in some cases there will be a Tier 0) and from left to right.
What do you think about the variations of the Kaio-ken? I'm still thinking on something to give Krillin. If you have any ideas, you can always PM or review ^^
Now, onto answering the reviews from last chapter.
Drama Llama Sama: Alright, time to review! I wanted to wait until you finished with the Mirai Timeline before reviewing. So, I really like what you did. Though, I don't understand why you took out Goku's heart virus. What was the significance of that? What did having Android 16 be the cause of his death do? Other than that question, great job! This whole future isn't greatly relevant to the whole story, I see now, as it could have just been briefly explained by Trunks to all of them, but I still enjoyed what you did, and I really like the twist you put on the androids. Having the reason they act that way be because of a programming chip is brilliant. All in all, I'm now very eager for the next chapter. Keep up the great work!
A: I thought the Heart Virus was a little stupid to begin with so I left it out. Besides, in my AU, Goku isn't a lovable idiot, so he's a little more careful. As for 16, it's simple: 16 was programmed to solely kill Goku. I wanted to give the ginger Android his biggest dream XD
And yeah, I could have just explained the future timeline in a few sentences, but like I said, it was the 100th review special ^^ maybe we can get something else when we get to another milestone (something about the adventures of a certain pair of dead Saiyans *wink wink*)
MODdenial: This is a very good story so far. I always wondered what would happen had Cell came in way back when. Tacking on the future...will Gohan keep training if the Cell saga here follows the canon or is it too early to start thinking about it?
A: Thanks, I'm glad you like it. Gohan will keep training. He wants to please his mother and be a smart kid, but he is a Saiyan at heart. So he will train. Maybe not that much, since he will be studying as well, but don't worry, there will be no Great SaiyaDork :P
aman: it was kinda nice ending of cell this fic is freakin good
A: Thanks!
.31: Will Raditz be revived later.
A: Raditz is alive in the present timeline.
The Tier System will be implemented next chapter: A New Tournament!
