Dragon Ball Z: Alternate Love
Chapter 46: Story of Trunks and Co.
At Kame House, F-Gohan and his friends were finally telling their story to the others.
On the Lookout, F-Chi Cha was doing the same thing.
And Trunks was doing so to his father.
F-Gohan, "as we told all of you, we came from a dark future where most of you guys are gone…."
….
In this alternate timeline, at the time the Cyborgs arrived, we see Raditz running with Gohan and Chi Cha. All of them were covered in bruises and blood. The kids gi was all torn up, and Raditz armor had some holes in it.
Gohan and Chi Cha had tears in their eyes as they ran.
Raditz kept his focus on running. They were doing so, so no one could sense them.
Soon, they were at Capsule Corp.
Or rather, its remains.
They ran to a nearby elevator, and pressed a big button that read; Bunker.
As our three fighters slumped inside, they saw who was hidden in the bunker.
Maron, Bulma, Tights and Launch.
Baby Shaun, Trunks and Madison were sleeping in a crib.
Maron ran to Raditz as Bulma and Tights ran to Gohan.
Dende ran to Chi Cha.
Maron, "we were so worried."
Bulma, "we were afraid none of you would make it back."
As silence reigned for a few moments, Tights was the one to ask, "did anyone else make it?"
That's when Chi Cha started sobbing into Dendes shoulder.
Bulma, "... no-one else got away?"
Raditz simply shook his head no.
Tights, "... Vegeta?"
Chi Cha shook her head no.
Launch, "Tien? And Chaotzu?"
Gohan, "no-one made it. We were the only ones who got away from those…. Monsters."
Tights, "not even Piccolo made it?"
Chi Cha, "he was, sob, one of the last ones to die."
Maron, "that means…. no Dragon Balls."
Bulma, "no-one can be brought back."
The small group all held one another as things seemed to be hopeless….
….
…. Fifteen years later.
We see a tall tower poking out of the remains of Capsule Corp.
Sitting at the top was Trunks. Although he was younger than we've seen him so far. No jacket and no sword.
Nearby was a girl with long stark black hair, in a dark blue coat and green beanie.
This was Mai.
An old enemy of Goku's during the early years of his adventures. Before the Cyborgs had struck, she, Emperor Pilaf and Shu had wished to be younger. Unfortunately, they had been turned into two year olds with the minds of adults.
They had been found by Yajirobe of all people, and raised with him and Korrin, who were hidden at the tower all of these years.
Mai was a year older than Trunks.
Even though she was older in mind, she had grown up around Trunks during this living Hell.
And she now cared deeply for the boy. So much so that she stayed at Capsule Corp.
Anyway, Trunks was looking through a pair of binoculars.
Mai, "anything?"
Trunks, "no. They aren't back yet."
Mai, "I'm sure they'll be fine. Those three are always out helping people."
Trunks, "yeah. Doesn't make me feel any easier though. I worry about Uncle Raditz, Cousin Gohan and Chi Cha."
Mai, "I think Videl, Eresa and Dende worry more about those last two."
Trunks, "you may be right."
And that's when they spotted three figures heading towards their location.
Trunks, "they're coming back!"
Trunks and Mai quickly made their way down the tower. When they got down, they saw some others waiting.
Videl and Eresa were waiting for Gohan.
Videl was now an adult woman, with short black hair in some red gi. Eresa was the same age, with short blonde hair, and a dark green jumpsuit over a white shirt.
Nearby were Madison and Shaun.
They were the same age as Trunks.
Shaun had shirt blue hair, three eyes, and wore Chaotzu's old beanie. He had a white tank top and green pants on.
Madison had black gi, and had long dark blue hair in a ponytail.
Launch was sat nearby, wearing her old outfit, although it revealed less, and she had some wrinkles. She was currently in her blue haired form.
And near them was Dende. He looked very much like Piccolo, but still wore a white shirt with a red vest and brown pants.
Trunks, "they're back!"
All of them ran out the front as they witnessed the return of their friend's and family.
Landing there, we see Gohan, Chi Cha and Raditz.
Gohan now wore his father's gi, and still had both arms.
Chi Cha wore red gi, with the Power Pole on her back.
Raditz had changed quite a bit.
He now wore a long brown coat over his armor, as some added protection. He had a few scars along his arms, legs and two small ones on both cheeks.
He also had a small beard starting to grow, with some grey hairs starting to show themselves.
Before the three fighters could land, Videl and Eresa had jumped atop Gohan. Chi Cha had managed to not fall over as she caught Dende.
Trunks, "welcome back guys. Anything crazy happen today?"
Raditz, "just another game of cat and mouse with those damned machines."
Gohan, "I swear, they're just toying with us."
Launch, "when don't they?"
Chi Cha, "anyway, we all need a break. We'll do some training in about an hour, alright?"
The younger members of the group each gave nods.
And with that, they all headed inside, with Gohan, Chi Cha and Raditz eager to get some rest.
….
A few hours later, sunset was approaching as everyone was gathered for dinner.
Maron and Madison were on either side of Raditz. Shaun was next to Madison. Launch was next to her.
Bulma and Tights were next to Gohan.
Dende was next to Chi Cha.
And Trunks was next to Mai.
For the past few years, they seemed to almost always eat dinner in silence. Whether it was comfortable or not, there was little to talk about in this world they lived in.
But today, they were gonna talk a bit.
Gohan, "I'm gonna be visiting Roshi and the others tomorrow. Around sunset, in case we need to travel at night."
Bulma, "I'm glad they've been doing okay during all of this."
Launch, "even if Roshi is still such a perv."
Maron, "just make sure you take someone with you."
Raditz, "I'll go with him."
Trunks, "can I come?"
Raditz, "sure. But keep your guard up while we're out."
Trunks, "no problem. All of that training you've been giving me, Madison and Shaun have paid off."
Madison, "I swear, we're close to unlocking the Super Saiyan!"
Gohan, "that's what I used to say when your dad started training me to transform."
Everyone chuckled at the joke, as things started to seem a little brighter today.
….
The next day.
We see Raditz, Gohan and Trunks were speeding towards Kame House.
They were currently speeding through the debris of a city.
They were keeping their guard up for any sign of the Cyborgs.
And that's when they heard something.
Something horrible.
The sound of two blasts of energy heading towards them.
Raditz, "duck!"
The crew scattered as they barely missed the energy.
They looked up to see 17 and 18 there, glaring at them.
Unlike their counterparts in the other timeline, These versions of the Cyborgs were sadistic monsters.
17, "well, well, well! What is this, the fourth time this week we've found you idiots? Oh, and what's this. You trade the girl for a teenage boy?"
Gohan whispered, "Trunks, when the fighting starts, I want you to hide while me and Uncle Raditz deal with them."
Trunks, "bu-"
Raditz, "no buts!"
Trunks simply nodded.
And so, Raditz and Gohan launched themselves at 17 and 18.
Trunks quickly made his way behind a huge piece of debris. He saw the fight going on.
Not once were Raditz and Gohan on the offensive. When fighting the Cyborgs, it was always a game of cat and mouse. And the Cyborgs claws were always right behind our hero's tail.
Gohan was against 18, while Raditz battled 17.
Both Saiyans were using their Super Saiyan forms, but it was still no luck. It seemed like the Cyborg's power kept growing and growing with the more innocent blood they spilled.
The heroes of Earth were always one step behind them.
17 had just knocked Raditz to the ground, and was about to stomp on his head, but was blasted away by Gohan, who was left open to a punch from 18, that sent him into a wall that was still standing.
Raditz went after 18 as Gohan recovered and went at 17.
The fighting went on for another solid minute before Gohan was knocked away.
17 was about to lunge at him, but out of the corner of his eye, he saw Trunks.
17, "oh, a little Saiyan twerp, come to play?"
Raditz and Gohan looked to their cousin/nephew.
Gohan, "run!"
Trunks tried speeding away, just as night began to creep upon the group.
The Cyborgs sped after the teen.
Gohan and Raditz were about to pursue, but that's when they spotted a certain light in the sky!
Trunks gave a good chase, but was soon intercepted by the Cyborgs, who kicked him to the ground.
As the mechanical monster stood above them, 17 asked, "you wanna do the honors?"
18, "eh, you can do it."
17, "sweeeet!"
But just as he was about to stomp out the boy's head, he and 18 heard two ferocious growls in the sky!
They both turned, but we're blasted away by two large blasts of energy.
And standing there, weas Raditz and Gohan, in their Monkey forms.
Their clothes had been made by Dende, and expanded with them. They finally had full control over these forms, but even in these forms, they could not match up with the Cyborgs.
Raditz, "you protect Trunks. I'll hold them off!"
Gohan, "right!"
The two Cyborgs raced towards the giant Saiyans, and acted almost like bugs, zipping around them as they tried to get a hit on them.
Raditz suddenly yelled, "Kaioken!"
17, "Kaio-?"
18, "wha-?"
Raditz' aura exploded around him as he managed to punch both Cyborgs higher into the air.
As the Cyborgs rained their composure, they saw Trunks beginning to rise.
They both gave menacing grins as they sent blasts of energy at the boy!
Both Saiyans launched themselves over Trunks to protect him, and whatever happened was blinded by the bright lights of the attacks!
As the light died down, there was nothing in sight.
The Cyborgs doubted their enemies were dead, but they didn't wanna ruin their fun.
And so, they dashed off.
And on the ground, we see Trunks, dragging the unconscious normal forms of Gohan and Raditz towards Capsule Corp.
But now, because of the attacks, Raditz' right eye was bleeding, now being blind.
Gohan's arm was now gone. Nothing but a bleeding stump.
As Trunks dragged them, he called, "Flying Nimbus!"
Rocketing towards them was the old cloud. It had not changed all of these years.
Trunks got Gohan on it as he pulled a whistle from his cousin's pocket.
Trunks, "I hope he can get here soon."
Trunks whistled, and in two minutes, he saw a welcomed sight.
Landing before them was a large purple dragon, the size of two Raditz.
One of his horns was broken at the top, and he had a few scratches on his leg.
It was Iccarus!
Trunks, "hey old friend. Glad you're still around."
Iccarus let Raditz onto his back, and the small group were headed back to Capsule Corp.
….
We see Mai, Videl and Eresa at the top of the tower, awaiting the return of their loved ones.
That's when they spotted them.
Mai, "they're back!"
But they noticed Raditz and Gohan being carried by Iccarus and the Flying Nimbus.
Videl, "oh no!"
Eresa, "we gotta get Bulma!"
….
Bulma, Maron Laucnh and Tights were in the lab.
Bulma was going over blueprints for their newest project, while Tights was welding the metal of said project together.
Launch was in her blonde form, polishing her machine guns.
Maron was reading a book about a hero who could defeat anyone with a single punch.
That's when they heard Trunks yell, "mom! Aunt Bulma!"
They turned to see Trunks, Chi Cha and Dende carrying in Raditz and Gohan.
Maron, "Raditz!"
Bulma, "Gohan!"
Tights, "Trunks! What happened?"
Trunks, "what do you know about reattaching arms and eyes…. That I can't find?"
Launch, "aw jeez. Another missing arm situation!"
The three women ran to the injured men and got to work on getting them to a medical table.
….
Raditz and Gohan were both hooked up to oxygen machines as they healed from their injuries.
Gohan's stump was cleaned, and Raditz' bleeding eye was cleaned.
Trunks was staring at them.
Tights sat beside her son.
Tights, "there was nothing you could've done Trunks. You got them here alive. That's something."
Trunks, "yeah, but if I could get strong enough, I could have been able to do something!"
Tights simply hugged her son as she said, "it's not your fault."
….
Two months later.
We see Trunks, Madison and Shaun training together.
Overseeing it was Raditz, whose eye was now white and blind.
Gohan, whose arm had been replaced with a robotic one.
Videl and Eresa were nearby as well.
Madison was off with Shaun and Launch, keeping watch at the tower.
Dende and Chi Cha were taking a break from training.
Doing what?
Well….
Chi Cha was cuddling with Dende under the covers of their bed.
Both were stark naked.
Anyway, training was coming along well with the younger members of the group.
They were still behind the eldest fighters of the group, but they would get to their level one day.
Trunks and Madison were having a hard time unlocking their transformations into Super Saiyans.
They still needed the intense anger that caused Goku, Raditz, Gohan, Bardock, Gine and Vegeta to transform.
Goku had the death of Krillin, Raditz and Piccolo nearly dying, and Gohan being threatened.
Raditz had Gohan being injured, and Maron threatened.
Bardock and Gine had intense training with their sons.
Vegeta had the pure drive to protect his family.
And Gohan had unlocked his upon seeing Piccolo and the others killed by the Cyborgs.
Trunks and Madison needed something immense to unlock their transformations.
As they continued to train, Raditz heard the radio they kept around talking about another attack the Cyborgs were unleashing in a nearby city.
Raditz turned to leave, with Gohan beginning to follow.
Chi Cha had just gotten back, fully clothed.
(Thank Kami).
But as Trunks and Madison tried to follow, Raditz turned to them and said, "you two aren't coming."
Trunks, "what?!"
Madison, "but why!?"
Gohan, "you guys still aren't strong enough to fight the Cyborgs. You've gotta stay here."
Trunks, "please! We've gotten so strong!"
Raditz shared a look with Gohan and Chi Cha.
Raditz, "alright, fine. But you've gotta stay close."
Madison and Trunks grew huge grins as they ran off to grab their jackets.
But as they got there, they were both instantly knocked out by Chi Cha and Gohan!
Shaun and Mai ran to their loved ones.
Mai, "why-?"
Raditz, "they won't last a minute against the Cyborgs. Watch over them until we get back. Hopefully they'll understand why we did this."
And with that, Raditz, Gohan and Chi Cha flew off to where the Cyborgs were.
….
The Cyborgs were looking over the latest carnage they had unleashed, when they saw three familiar figures heading towards them.
17, "well I'll be. They managed to survive our last encounter."
18, "not for long."
Storm clouds began to roll in as the Cyborgs were soon face to face with our heroes.
The silence lasted for but a moment before the fighting began.
All three Earth fighters gave it their all as they fought the Cyborgs.
Countless kicks, punches and blasts of energy were thrown as the rain began to pour around them.
Even lightning was striking every so often, only illuminating the battle.
It seemed to go on for a very long time.
But alas, this battle would end with tragedy.
As 18 held off the heroes, 17 began building up a very large ball of energy.
And just as the crew took notice of it….
…. It was too late!
The blast hurtled toward them!
Raditz only had time to throw Gohan and Chi Cha out of the way as the attack hit him dead on!
The last sound the mighty Saiyan heard was his nephew and student yelling his name.
"RADITZ!"
….
Trunks and Madison both sat bolt upright.
They looked to Mai and Shaun.
Madison, "where's dad?"
Trunks, "and Gohan?"
Mai, "they haven't gotten back yet."
Trunks, "they knocked us out!"
Shaun, "to keep you both safe!"
Madison, "it doesn't matter. We've gotta find them!"
….
Half an hour later, Madison, Trunks, Shaun, Videl, Eresa and Dende were searching through the rain for their friend's and family.
Soon, the fighters sensed two weak power levels nearby.
That wasn't good.
They raced towards the power levels.
And we're met with a heartbreaking sight.
Gohan and Chi Cha, bloodied and beaten, were both kneeling by the lifeless body of Raditz.
Trunks and Madison ran to them as the others stayed back. They knew they couldn't do anything here.
Trunks and Madison had dropped to their knees as they saw Raditz.
His lifeless eyes were closed.
His armor had some small holes in it.
But he had a content look on his face.
Gohan, "he died saving us."
Chi Cha, "he died a hero."
This did little to comfort the others.
Madison's voice cracked as she muttered, "d-daddy?"
Trunks muttered, "U-Uncle Raditz?"
Silence.
Trunks and Madison began to hyperventilate.
As they did, the storm around them seemed to grow more and more fierce!
Gohan and Chi Cha took a step back.
Before their eyes, Trunks and Madison were growling in pure anguish. Their hair began to glow a golden color, and their eyes turned green as they yelled into the sky.
Their screams echoed through the night as they were engulfed in golden auras.
Raditz' death had caused the birth of two Super Saiyan's….
….
Weeks later.
We see a familiar sight.
Trunks, Gohan, Chi Cha, Madison and Shaun now wore the attire they had when visiting the past.
Their mission was clear.
To stop the Cyborgs in the past.
It wouldn't change their timeline, but it would save others.
Bulma, "I want you all to be safe when you travel. You come back to us, you here?"
Gohan, "we wouldn't dare die on you mom."
Tights, "make sure you spend time with the family you couldn't meet here."
Trunks, "I am excited to meet dad and Uncle Goku."
Dende gave Chi Cha a farewell hug.
Videla and Eresa each gave a kiss to their boyfriend.
Mai almost tackled Trunks to the ground as she hugged and kissed him goodbye.
Maron held her daughter run a hug as she said, "let your father know what a hero he became. And make sure he's there for you and me."
Madison, "of course."
Launch had her hands on her son's shoulders as she said, "anyone gives you shit, you show them what you're made of!"
Shaun, "you got it mom."
And with that, our crew from the future all piled into the time machine. It rose high into the air, and sped out of sight!
….
F-Gohan, "and that brings us to now."
Silence remained upon the groups for a second.
Until it was broken by a single word spoken by one person in each.
Oolong, Vegeta, and Chaotzu, at the exact same time, all said….
"... damn!"
Launch, "Chaotzu!"
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Reviews:
PokemonFreak90: Goku called the bird Toriyama in the DBZA version of Tree of Might, so I had Roku call the bird he found Akira, the first name of DB's creator.
thewittywhy: I'm glad I was able to cheer you up.
TheMediaGhost: glad to hear it.
mmat: if you're talking about Hercule, well, he's still gonna be a world famous martial artist, but he's bit gonna be the champion. Since Goku won, he's still holds the title, and thus Hercule will be a bit more humble and play up the whole wrestler persona.
ImpEmp: I'm sorry if it hurts to read. If you use desktop mode, I'm pretty sure you can move the text to the side.
YedaK: The, 'Kaio-wha', gag is one of my favorites.
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We take a break from Cell and the Cyborgs, and finally visit the other timeline!
We see the future crew train, the Monkey forms of Gohan and Raditz, where Iccarus is, how the Raditz of this timeline died, and an explanation of how Mai is around the same age as Trunks.
Let me know what you thought of the chapter, if you haven't already, vote on whatever polls I have up, have a great day/afternoon/evening/night, and stay safe.
