Hey guys! Finally got to continue on with chapter 2! It's starting to change to the Buu Saga, but you'll find out everything's different this time around! How's Trunks gonna fend for himself in this dangerous world!? Find out.today, on Dragon Ball Z2!

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-Future Trunks

Chapter 2 - Babidi's Mindgames

In a lightning flurry of attacks, Trunks and 'Gohan' entered a rapid battle. With extraordinary speed the two pounded on each other for an endless period of time. Trunks, even as a Super Saiyan 2, couldn't seem to budge Gohan. He fell to the ground on his feet, gasping for air, lightning dusting the ground as a result of his power. The mere Super Saiyan he'd been fighting fell as well, but he just grinned at him, as if Trunks could never fell him.

"I don't know what you are, or why you're here to torment me." Trunks spoke, affirmative. "But you won't insult me ANY MORE!"

In a lightning-fast movement, Trunks had disappeared and reappeared on the other side of Gohan. Trunks remained still, back to Gohan after his lunge, hand raised to the air.. Gohan's eyes widened as a gaping hole appeared in him.

"Impossible!" He cried, using his one arm to grasp at the wound. "How could you win against."

Trunks remained in the same position, a dark sneer on his face. His eyes turned to Gohan.

And as swiftly as Gohan had appeared, he phased into nothingness.

Trunks, exhausted, collapsed. His clothes were torn and his blood stained the ground. He breathed heavily on the ground, his purple hair flowing over his face. He was puzzled of the phantom Gohan's origins, but was too wounded and tired to investigate.

As if a response, a light shone on Trunks from the nondescript spaceship in the backround. From it walked a short, hunched figure, no taller than a young child. It slowly made it's way toward Trunks, as many soldier-like figures, all bearing an )\/( somewhere on their bodies, lined up to greet their master.

"Impressive work, my young friend." It's sinister, crooked voice crooned. "But what you fought was only a shadow in your mind." It's laugh pierced the darkness.

"You mean.I was.fighting an illusion?" Trunks gasped.

"Yes, you may call it that. I simply triggered one of your fears to appear real to you."

"But.how am I hurt then?" He asked, desperately.

"The world is as real as your mind makes it." The wizard laughed.

"Can the chit-chat!" Trunks said, rising to a knee. "Give me one good reason I shouldn't do to you what I did to that illusion!" His voice and temper rose with anger.

"My my, what a way to speak to me!" It laughed. "I'll tell you why! I am the Wizard Babidi! Son of the great Bibidi, and I have come to rule the universe with a power long dormant beneath your very feet!"

"Well -Babidi-" He smirked. "Funny as it is, your name isn't very convincing for me not to take off your head." He said, raising a ki-charged finger.

"You see Trunks, I've waited a while to visit this planet. With the Androids and their artificial intelligence, I knew I couldn't control them. On their watch, I couldn't seize what I desire easily. But you.being the sole protector of Earth.I can easily assimilate you into my fold. You will join me." Babidi said, pointing to Trunks.

"And what if I refuse!?"

"That is out of the question. After I take your Ki, I will take your free will as well!" He laughed.

"How do you propose to do that, Gobbity?" A ball of energy crackled on his fingertip.

"IT'S BABIDI YOU INGRATE! GUARDS, NOW!" He roared, rising a small meter with no numbers and that )\/( on it.

Trunks felt a syringe pierce his arm, as a swift, demonic figure snuck up behind him with an evil cackle. His jaw dropped and eyes widened in pain, and he fell to the floor.

Babidi laughed loudly as the dial on the meter rose substantially.

"Excellent Dabura! It won't be long now until Majin Buu is revived!"

All Trunks could see was a blur, and his life force faded. Darkness swirled in around him.

"Now to make you MINE!" Babidi laughed. He shouted an incantation. "Pappaddapappa! I'll use the sadness in your heart and make it consume your soul!"

Trunks opened his eyes weakly, getting up, but fell down hard. An )\/( appeared on his forehead, and he became lost in thought and sorrow.

* Why should I live * He thought, * When everything I know is pain? *

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NEXT TIME.

Trunks battles Babidi's evil influence, fighting a losing mental battle. It seems that his sadness and past will come back to haunt him. This looks bad.could we have a Majin Trunks on our hands!? Tune in next time on DRAGON BALL Z2!!! ____________________________________________________________________

Well, next chapter's gonna be about Trunks fighting off Babidi in his mind, suffering the same fate as Vegeta, but with a twist ending to the chapter. It's gonna be sad, but.I think you'll all like it. PLEEEEEASE R/R! I hope y'all liked it! Thanks for reading my story, if you're reading this, you're probably the first and only one!

~Til next time, Future Trunks