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Just a little side note, Mirai Trunks is from the future where Goku died from the heart virus. You all should know what I'm talking about anyhow. Anyway, as my lawyers keep telling me, I really *don't* own the characters of DBZ.

I own him! *points to Mirai Trunks clone* He's mine! All mine!! And no, you still can't have him.

Anyway, enjoy the story.

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The Return of Mirai Trunks

Chapter Eight:

{In The Normal Timeline}
"No, no, no! You're doing it all wrong!" Mirai cried as he watched Trunks and Goten spar.

"What are you talking about? We've been doing this since we were kids!" Trunks cried.

"Yeah, what's wrong with the way we spar?" Goten asked as Mirai sighed heavily.

"You're holding back too much. You have to let it all go." Mirai explained.

"But I don't want to kill Goten." Trunks said with a smirk.

"Hey! Just because you're a year older than me doesn't make you stronger than me, Trunks!" Goten cried.

"Sure it does. Remember the World Martial Arts Tournament?" Trunks asked with a smirk worthy of his father.

"Yeah, I remember. I remember you *cheated!*" Goten cried.

"Goten, it was seven years ago. Will you *ever* let that go?" Trunks asked.

"No." Goten said.

Mirai was clueless, but shrugged his shoulders none-the-less.

"Forget it. Let me ask you two something. Does Father ever spar with Goku?" Mirai asked as Trunks nodded.

"Of course, just about every day." Trunks said, looking at Mirai confused.

"Well, when they spar, do you guys ever watch them?" Mirai asked.

"Sometimes. Why?" Goten asked curiously.

"Good, now we're getting somewhere. When they spar, do they go all out?" Mirai asked as both boys nodded.

"See? That's what I'm talking about. It's because they get stronger after every fight. That way they learn each other's fighting strategy and strongest moves. That's how they get stronger, it's something with all us Saiyans. We just get stronger after every battle. Look at Gohan. He's the perfect example." Mirai said.

"Huh? My brother? Why?" Goten asked.

"During the Cell Games, he surpassed everyone else. Piccolo, Vegeta, myself, even his own father. Ever since he was a baby, he had incredible power for a kid. As a half-saiyan, he was even more powerful than a pure blooded Saiyan. And as a Super Saiyan, he was pretty much unstoppable." Mirai said as the boys looked at him in confusion.

"Sorry, I forgot. Trunks was too young to remember and Goten wasn't even born." Mirai said, shaking his head.

"Hey, Trunks!" Goku suddenly called as he flew up to the three boys. Both Trunks' turned around at the same time to look at Goku curiously.

"Yeah?" They said at the same time as Goku laughed nervously, and scratched the back of his head.

"Sorry. I guess I'd better learn to stop doing that around the both of you, huh?" Goku asked as Mirai smiled at him.

"Which one of us did you want to talk to, Goku?" Mirai asked as Goku smiled back at him

"Well, *you* actually. I talked to Krillian yesterday, and told him all about you returning. He can't believe it. So I invited the whole gang to my house for a party. But when Bulma found out, she insisted we move it to CC, since it's so much bigger. Who knows, maybe we all can get a little training in for fun too, you know?" Goku asked.

"That's a cool idea, Dad. When's the party?" Goten asked.

"Tomorrow. I just thought since I was on my way to tell you it was time to come home, I would tell you all about the party as well." Goku said.

"Awwwww Dad. Do I have to?" Goten asked.

"Sorry, son, but your mother wants you home for dinner. You know *I'd* let you stay and train, but your mother says no." Goku said.

"Alright. I'll see you tomorrow Trunks. Thanks for the training Mirai. Bye." Goten said, he and Goku waving goodbye to the two lavandar haired men, before flying off towards the Mountains.

"Guess we should be heading back too." Trunks said as Mirai nodded.

"You know the rules. Train with Father before bed. And he will be expecting us pretty soon too." Mirai said with a laugh as he and Trunks headed home.



"About time, boy! What took you two brats so long?" Vegeta snapped as Trunks and Mirai landed at CC.

"Sorry, Dad, but Mirai was showing me and Goten a few pointers about sparring." Trunks said as Vegeta raised an eyebrow at the older man.

"Is that so? He thinks *he* knows how to teach you to spar, then does he?" Vegeta asked with a sneer on his face.

"Well.....I wasn't *teaching* them exactly.....I was just....." Mirai began.

"Hmph! Enough talking! Move it! You have training to do! Both of you!" Vegeta growled.

"Not tonight Vegeta." Bulma called as she walked over to the three as Vegeta turned to look at her like she was crazy.

"Onna! What is this nonsense?! They have training to do!" Vegeta growled at his mate at Bulma glared right back at him.

"I *said* not tonight, Vegeta! Mirai has a part to attend tomorrow, and I *won't* have him too tired or worn out for it. And I *certainly* won't have him all sore from your *training!* You'll just have to train alone tonight, do I make myself clear?" Bulma asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Onna, *you* dare to threaten *me?!*" Vegeta asked, as Bulma turned to smile at her 'sons'.

"Go on inside, get some rest, both of you." Bulma said, smiling sweetly as Vegeta growled to himself behind her.

Trunks and Mirai hesitated for a moment, before deciding to leave their father to his own ill chosen fate, and dashed off, leaving Vegeta to their mother.

"That's that. You have a choice, Vegeta, and the only one I'm giving you at that. You can go train, *or* you can just come inside to bed. It's up to you. But if you're not inside in the next ten minutes, you can sleep outside tonight, understand?" Bulma said, before turning and heading back into the house without so much as a look over her shoulder.

Vegeta growled to himself, before he 'hmph'ed loudly and scowled darkly as he made his way to the door.

And the Gravity Chamber was left behind.

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*Cracking of a whip is heard*

MIRAI: *shaking his head* You're gonna hurt yourself with that Lils. Poor Father. Poor me.

LILY: Poor you?

MIRAI: Well, I have to live with yo-.....er......I mean......I have to live with him, don't I?

LILY: *scowling* How stupid do you honestly think I am? You're one dead Saiyan, buddy.

MIRAI: *sweatdropping* you don't want to kill me, Lils. Then who's buy that cute little Kia Sportage 4x4 you want *SOOO* much, hmm?

LILY: *eyes sparkling* You'll get that for me? Really? Aww! You're the best mate in the history of the world Mirai!

MIRAI: Though I don't know why you'd want that vehicle when you can fly, Lily.

LILY: I just *DO* ok?! *smacks her mate with her crockpot, knocking him unconscious* Sheesh. Men. Uh-oh. He might not buy me that Kia now. Oooh.......*looking down at her mate worriedly, then shruggling her shoulders.

LILY: Yes he will, is he knows what's good for him. Plus I don't think he fancys a year of selabacy. (If that's how it's spelled) Ah well. Bye all.