January, Age 767 - Timeline 3
Bulma's Lab
"Mom, did you hear from anyone in North City?"
"They say there have been reported missing persons many years ago, but that's about it. Nothing strange to be reported. Putting these cameras up will help us a lot in finding out what we need to."
"Yeah."
"Say Trunks, what am I like in the future?"
"Which one?"
"Oh geez. Yeah that's... more complicated to answer."
"I guess you always stay the same. You really have a good grasp of science and technology. I think without you and capsule corp, the world might look not as advanced."
"Well well! I mean, I know we already are doing well, but hearing that makes me feel even better." Bulma said as she tweaked the last bolts. "I think these are about ready. Let's head to North City and set these up. I also made you an outfit in the meantime. It's a bit. Unusual, but until the first set of androids appear, you can't let yourself get spotted by anyone other than Gohan." Bulma said as she handed him a bracelet.
"I thought you were giving me an outfit... What is this?"
"Just push the green button on it."
Trunks pressed it, and suddenly there was a bit flashing lights, and suddenly Trunks had a different looking outfit, with a green tint, a police helmet, and white gloves.
"You know, you could have just given me these clothes."
"Yeah, but I also wanted to experiment with this costume device I've been working on. It's cool, isn't it?"
"Ah. I guess so. But ah." Trunks felt a bit awkward, but he could appreciate the work his mom went through to make it. "Lets go. After Ill have to sneak Gohan out of his house."
"Hmm. I think you're going to have a lot of trouble with that. Goku isn't even good at doing that, and he can pop in and out of places."
"Why is that? Is there some sort of training room they have?"
"Ah." Bulma laughed a bit. "I think you haven't met ChiChi yet."
North City, Next day
"That should do it. Thankfully the Capsule Corp staff up here helped us get it done in no time. Are you going to fly directly to Goku's home?"
"Ah. See that's the thing... I don't know where it is."
"Oh? I think I'll take you. I have a plan for getting Gohan out."
Son Family Home
"Hey ChiChi! I brought Trunks! I just wanted you to see him, and was wondering if I could get some advice on this whole baby thing. Saiyan babies, am I right?" Bulma said, nervously giggling at the front door.
"Oh! Bulma! You got here right after dinner! I was in the middle of cleaning up and everyone is already asleep. You can come on in, though. Ill start making us some tea." ChiChi said, surprised, but happy to get visitors.
Trunks snuck around behind the house. He looked through the window and could see bookshelves full of books. Looks like Gohan is a pretty big bookworm. He saw Gohan coming into the room, seemingly after getting a glass of water. Trunks knocked on the window, but Gohan let out a small surprised scream.
"Wha- Who are you?" He said as he opened the window.
"Shhh Keep it down. It's me, the person from the future who warned you about the androids."
"You are? What's with the outfit? You look kind of like a superhero..."
"Oh ah, I had to wear this to hide from everyone." Trunks said as he took off the helmet.
"I think you could have a hat or something. Wait, aren't you here early?"
"Things got complicated... Mo-. Bulma is distracting your mom at the moment. We need to fly to the lookout."
"The lookout? Why are we doing that in the middle of the night?"
"I'm taking you to the Hyperbolic Time chamber. We are training for a year in there. But don't worry, it only takes an hour, so you won't be out for long."
"I guess if thats not too long of a time, then I see no reason not to go."
"Bring a few small changes of clothes. It's going to take a while to fly there since we have to go all the way out west."
In a few minutes, they were off and flew towards the lookout.
"Yes yes, but it'll get easier, don't worry about it so much." Chichi said laughing. "Just be sure to keep him studying. You don't want him to just be a fighter all the time."
"I will be sure to do so. Well, thanks for having me over Chichi. I'll see you later. You should come to Capsule Corp sometime!"
"Yes! Sounds like a lot of fun. I look forward to it! Thank you for coming over, Bulma!"
Bulma headed into her ship with baby Trunks. She used her communicator to get a hold of Trunks.
"Trunks! Did you manage to get out?"
"Yes. We are headed to the lookout now. But ah. I wish you hadn't said my name... The communicator is kind of loud." Trunks said nervously.
"You're Trunks! Oh! That makes a lot of sense! You'd have to be the only half saiyan here. And knowing Bulma had a baby, it. Oh wow!" Gohan could be heard saying from the communicator.
"Hey Gohan! You have to keep this is a secret! Trunks will let you know our plans. Bulma over and out."
"Mom, you don't have to say that. I think closing the communicator is enough."
"Oh Trunks, you have to lighten up! We usually get through this sort of thing. Youll see! Good luck!"
"Thanks, mom." *Click*
"Oh boy. I hope we can figure this out Trunks. This is all so much harder to keep track of than I thought. Time travel is a pretty tangled mess to keep together..." Bulma said to herself and Baby Trunks.
"So if you're Trunks, then you must've been pretty close with us in the future."
"I mean. I wasn't around when everyone else was killed by the androids. You were the only other powerful person that survived.
"Me?"
"Yeah. You actually were my master. You trained me in alot of what I know now. I think in a way, you are training yourself when we get in the chamber."
"Thats. Interesting. And kind of funny."
"I guess in a way, it is."
Kami's Lookout
"Hello Gohan. We have been. Observing the most recent events. You must be the man from the future" Kami greeted, almost instantly as Trunks and Gohan landed.
"Oh. Hi. How did you know we were coming?" Trunks said nervously.
"I am this world's guardian. There isn't a bug that scuttles out of place without me knowing."
"I see. So do you know why we are here?"
"Yes. I will have Mr. Popo prepare the chamber. I must ask you for a favour."
"Uh sure."
"I must read your mind. Your experience equals that of having clairvoyance and would assist me greatly in protecting this world."
"You can, but I don't think youll like what youre going to see."
Kami proceeded to read Trunks' mind, understanding and seeing all of the timeline changes.
"I... See. So I manage to decide to fuse with Piccolo."
"Yeah. Mom said you did this to be able to stand up to the Androids, but as far as she implied, at some point in the future, you don't survive.
"Yes. This Buu. I have heard some stories about this certain legend. Please proceed to the chamber. I have much to think about after having this insite."
"Thank you for letting us use the room." Gohan said politely.
Kami calmly nodded as they headed to enter.
Author's note
This is a short one, but I also made some reviews and changes to the previous chapters so it matches better. I will be uploading more consistently for the next week.
