A/N: First time writing a fanfiction. This isn't going to be a pretty read. May or may not continue after first chapter. Do review and criticize. Just an idea that I had floating in my head. This will primarily take place in Future Trunks timeline unless otherwise posted.

West City -

As the ruins of West City glimmered in the Sun, the Capsule Corp building fades into view as a time machine zips into the sky and lands on the front lawn. A familiar young man with purple hair jumps out and takes in the scenery.

"I'm home" Trunks said as he looked upon the once great city.

"Androids, Cell, I've come to deal with you" He said as he felt a breeze from the North. But First, He had to see someone he hasn't seen in quite some time.

Parsley City

Two figures descend into the city and begin wreaking havoc. Android 17 and 18. One a handsome young man with an orange scarf and the other a beautiful young girl with blonde hair. They immediately begin blasting buildings and laughing maniacally while doing it causing the frightened citizens to run in fear.

"Hey 18 This is great" 17 said with glee as he blasted a mother running away with her child.

"You said it 17" 18 laughed.

The twins continued their rampage blissfully unaware that they were being watched by a shadowy figure.

"Soon"The figure rasped

West City -

Trunks made his way downstairs and stopped when he saw his mother reading a book.

"What you reading there?" Trunks said, trying to maintain his composure.

Bulma nearly broke down as she get up and embraced her son. "You've grown" Bulma said as she felt his new body.

"Yeah I have a lot to tell you"

"I'll make tea" Bulma said excitedly

As Bulma sipper her tea, Trunks shared his stories of meeting his friends in the past and interacting with Gohan and about Goku's sacrifice during the Cell Games.

"That sounds like Goku" Bulma Said. "As selfless as ever"

Trunks laughed as he told her about Vegeta attacking Cell on his behalf which caused Bulma to almost drop hot tea on her shirt.

"Can you believe it Mom?"

"Wow.. Vegeta."

Then Trunks became quiet as he took a small device out of his jacket pocket. It was an android shutoff device similar to the one Krillin smashed.

"Trunks what is that?" Bulma asked setting her mug down.

"This is remote that can shut down the Androids. Your past self made it for me before I came back. She made one for them to keep just in case and decided to make me one."

"How does it work?"

"It was made using the blueprints of the androids from that timeline. We found them in Geros lab. It can shut off the androids."

Trunks began running his finger over the big red button. Bulma noticed something was on his mind.

"Trunks, is there something you want to talk about?"

Trunks hesitated for a moment and then spoke up. "Mom, do you believe in second chances?"

Bulma looked at her son with wide eyes, not sure where he was going with this.

"Well Trunks, Goku was almost always willing to give second chances, even to those willing to blow up the earth to smithereens."

"Father..." Trunks said

"Your father, Piccolo, even Frieza back on Namek. For better or for worse, he was something else. I don't think Goku would regret giving your father a second chance. He wasn't exactly a saint but he had his moments"

Trunks looked at his mom with a strange expression and then at the remote. He seemed hypnotized with the red button.

"Trunks, what is this about?"

"Mom, I know the Androids have killed all our friends my mentor, Gohan. I keep telling myself that they deserve to be killed. I know how much you want them destroyed. This isn't easy for my to say and it will be harder for me to do. But, I want to give them a second chance. Maybe they can help us rebuild this world. Help us fight against future threats." Trunks looked at his mother who was looking at him with wide eyes.

"Trunks, did Goku get to you while you were in the past?"

"A little"

Bulma got up and walked outside with Trunks following her up the stairs. "Trunks, I don't know what to say. All I've wanted for the last 20 years is for them to be destroyed. I want nothing more than that. But, if you think they can change, then I trust your decision. I trust you son. You'll make me proud either way. I know in the end you'll do what's right"

Trunks looked at the ruined West City and then looked at his mother who was also observing the gloomy scenery. " We will rebuild mom. We can take back our lives."

Bulma turned to embrace her son and Trunks held his mother close. "Just remember Trunks, mercy and second chances isn't for everyone. There are those who reject the idea of mercy because they simply refuse to change. They enjoy what they do so much. Your father was an intergalactic space pirate that took great thrill in murdering and destroying planets. He almost killed Goku, Gohan and Krillin when he came to earth. Goku showed him mercy and it took him awhile to realize what that meant. He was different to say the least. I'm glad Goku spared Vegeta all those years ago, because now I have you. In the end, you gotta do, what you gotta do. I'll be here to support you no matter what decision you make."

Trunks digested his mother's words and made a conscious decision. He knew what he had to do then and there. Trunks was about to say something when he felt something eerie. A power level had appeared that haunted his very soul.

"Cell" Trunks said before clenching his fist. "He's found the Androids I'm sure of it" Trunks said.

Bulma looked at her son. "Cell? He's here?"

"Yes! I have to stop him before he absorbs the Androids. I'll be back mom"

"Be careful son! I believe in you"

Trunks smiled as he powered up and flew towards where Cell was.

"Make me proud, son"

A/N: That was Chapter 1. Tell me what you think. Chapter 2 will be up when I can think of a chapter 2. PLease review and do let me know what you think.