Hi everyone and welcome to the next arc of this story. This will be the history of Trunks arc. However it will be different to what you all know.
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Seven Years after the androids appeared
Bulma panted, running through the hallways of Capsule Corp. The world had been left to ruin by two killer robots. And now they were right on her doorstep. The former CEO of Capsule Corp carried her young son, Trunks. The boy had black hair and blue eyes. Unlike his mother's Blue hair. The two made their way into Bulma's personal room. Trunks looked confused as Bulma started messing around with a few Capsules.
"Shields at twenty percent." A VI's voice played.
"Mummy, what's happening?" The little boy asked. Bulma turned around and very slightly smiled.
"Remember I told you about those two bad people. They are about to pay mummy a little visit. I need you to make me a promise Trunks." Bulma pleaded. The child nodded as his mother guided him into the closet. "I need you to stay in here until the bad people have gone."
"Yes mummy." A tear started to roll down Bulma's eye.
"No matter what happens, I will always love you, my little warrior." The blue haired woman closed the door, hiding her son.
"Shields offline." The Vi informed. Within five seconds, two people appeared in front of Bulma. One was male, with black hair. He wore a dark shirt with blue jeans and an orange scarf. The other was a female, with blonde hair. She was wearing a white shirt with black trousers. Covered by a blue sleeveless coat. Bulma stood tall, trying not to show any fear. However her body started shaking as the two approached.
"Wow, we really don't find many people around this area, right eighteen?" The male android asked.
"Tell you what, I give her credit for trying to hide." The female android replied. "So what do we do with her, seventeen?" Seventeen took a second to consider.
"One day someone will defeat you monsters." Bulma warned the two. Before she could even take another breath, Eighteen grabbed her by the throat.
"Listen here, no one is stronger than us. Not the army. Not those so called 'heroes'." And certainly not you." The blonde woman continued to choke Bulma. Every second Bulma tried to grasp for air. Until her lungs gave up. Bulma's body collapsed, as eighteen threw her onto the floor. "Come on let's get out of here." The two androids flew away, without another word. Soon as he knew that the two were out of sights, Trunks ran to his mothers body.
"Mummy! Mummy!" The young boy kept repeating. Desperately shaking his mother's body. Trying everything he could to save her life, however it was no use. The woman who had raised him, was gone. Trunks started to shed many tears when reality finally hit him. Even though he was young, Trunks knew what death was. Nonetheless, this was nothing he had ever experienced. The only person who had ever cared for him, was dead.
Over the next two days, Trunks tried to find another human being. He walked around the wilderness, which was almost frozen over. The young boy had not eaten or drank anything since that fateful day. Eventually his body had to give up. Trunks collapsed onto the floor, passing out. However, after what felt like hours. Trunks woke to the sound of horses galloping. Up ahead were around twenty people all in black robes, carrying swords.
"Someone's ahead!" One of them shouted. Another got of their horse and walked towards Trunks. This person gave Trunks some of their water, to drink.
"Who are you?" The Good Samaritan removed their mask to reveal a woman. She was a brunette, around her late forties.
"My name is Talia. You're safe now." She responded, as Trunks once again fell unconscious.
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Trunks woke up in a warm bed. He look outside, but didn't recognise the surrounding area. All he could see, were mountains. Trunks sat up, noticing he was wearing someone else's pyjamas. Before Trunks could even think though, the door opened. In stepped Talia, and an older looking gentlemen. He wore the same black robes. However he also wore a fur coat on top. The man also had a grey beard.
"So our John Doe is finally awake." Talia joked.
"Where am I? Who are you?" Trunks inquired.
"I'm sure you have many questions. So I will do my best to answer them. But first I'd like to know your name?" The man replied.
"Trunks! My name is Trunks."
"Very nice to meet you Trunks. My name is Ra's Al Ghul. I believe you have already met my daughter, Talia. And you are currently in Nanda Parbat. My daughter found you passed out. Lacking any food or water. We bought you back here to regain your strength. If you don't mind me asking... What is a little boy like you, wandering around in the wilderness?" Trunks looked in the distance, forcefully remembering what happened.
"My mummy... the bad people got her." Ra's and Talia looked at one another, instantly knowing what the boy meant.
"I'm sorry." Talia tried to comfort the boy.
"I... I don't know what to do." Trunks whispered still unable to comprehend recent events. Ra's walked towards him and sat next to the young boy. Trunks started to weep, soon hugging the man.
"You know, ever since the bad people arrived. I have been training young men like yourself." Ra's said.
"Train them for what?"
"To survive. We have our own community here. It may not be what you're used to. However It is there for you to help get back on your feet." Trunks slowly nodded his head. Ra's smile returned as he looked at his newest recruit. "Then welcome to the league of assassins."
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Fifteen years after the androids appeared.
The now fifteen year old Trunks, stood in a fighting stance. He was facing off against his rival in a sword duel. The teenager had grown a lot since. He also dyed his hair blue, in respect to Bulma. Sweat dripped off his forehead as he parried an attack. Trunks then went on the offensive, swinging right. However his opponent managed to block. Before kicking him in the stomach.
"Gonna have to do better than that my friend." His opponent taunted. Trunks gritted his teeth, rushing into battle once more. The two swung their swords at blistering speeds. Right, left, up and down. Each attack could only manage to hit the others weapon. Eventually though, Trunks opponent managed to gain the upper hand by tripping him. The blue haired young man felt his rivals blade gently touching his neck. "Dead." After a few seconds of silence the two started to laugh. Trunks got to his feet as they both bowed to one another.
"One day, I'll beat you Damian." Trunks promised.
"Not anytime soon you won't." Damian responded. The two sat down, catching their breaths. "I noticed you once again used a different weapon. You know sooner or later you're gonna have to pick one."
"I know. It's just that... I don't know, none of them feel right. Your grandfather always taught us that a weapon and it's user should be in harmony. I don't feel comfortable when wielding any of them."
"Look after my Grandfather and mother. You're the second best swordsman here." The two young men laughed. They were soon stopped however when both noticed one of their scavenger teams back. Leading them was Talia. She walked slow, with her head down. Both Trunks and Damian ran towards the daughter of Ra's Al Ghul. "Mother, what happened?"
"We were at one of the old Capsule Corp factories. I asked half of my men to scavenge the nearby town. However after six hours they were nowhere to be found. The rest of us made our way towards them. It was too late though. The androids had ambushed them, no one survived." Trunks and Damian couldn't say a word. "Still, it wasn't all worthless. Both of you meet me inside my quarters in an hour. I need to show you something."
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Trunks, Damian and Ra's all gathered inside Talia's room. None of them knew what was going on. Nether the less they knew it had to be something big. Talia entered carrying a memory stick.
"Why have you summoned us, my daughter?" Ra's asked. Talia turned on of the last remaining computers on.
"When me and my team were infiltrating Capsule Corp. I came across an old security video. I think you might want to sit down for this." As Talia turned on the video. Trunks felt shaken when he saw a familiar face in it.
"Mum?" The swordsman was even more disturbed when he looked at the date. It was only a day before her death.
"Oracle, how far from completion?" Bulma inquired. Tears filled Trunks eyes, however he couldn't turn away.
"Your newest project is almost ready. Expected time of completion in seventy two hours." The AI responded. "However I have had to use the last remaining probes to finish. You will have to head over to Gotham yourself." Bulma sighed, obviously not what she wanted to hear.
"If it means the death of those androids... Then so be it." As Talia paused the video, everyone looked round silent. None of them had ever been in a situation like this.
"Bulma Briefs must have created a weapon that could potentially destroy the androids. This is an opportunity that we dare not pass up." The other three all sat there. However while Ra's and Damien had a very stoic look. Trunks hand started to shake, his eyes were fixated on the recording.
"This factory has probably already been raided. I will not risk lives, especially for a hunch." The grandmaster explained, causing Trunks to abruptly stand up.
"No!" The blue haired young man yelled, surprising even his best friend. "These androids have caused too much pain... Too much suffering. I will not stand idly by as more innocents die." Ra's could see how much this meant to him.
"I haven't seen this much passion in someone since the detective. I will allow this journey of yours. However it must be one you face alone." Trunk's body relaxed, as he bowed before the League of Assassin's leader.
"Thank you grandmaster." Soon though the improved atmosphere was cut short.
"You've seemed to have forgotten one thing. Gotham is on the other side of this planet. Even if you could find a boat, it would take months, if not years to reach Gotham." Damian pointed out. Trunks eyes looked downward. He collapsed in his seat, thinking that all was lost.
"I think I have an alternative." Ra's mentioned.
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Later that night Ra's, Damian and Trunks rode down to a town called Phoenix. No one had said a word since setting off. Neither of the two young men knew what their grandmaster was planning. Though they both completely trusted him. Trunks very rarely left Nana Parbot. The only time he ever actually did, was for the odd scavenging mission. So it was a refreshing change of pace for him. Eventually the three of them tied their horses up and walked into the town. Phoenix reminded Trunks of a western film. The houses were styled like old wooden ones, but they were also newly built. Trunks was certainly impressed with the set up they had going.
"Grandfather, what are we looking for." Damian asked.
"It is not what we are looking for, but whom." Ra's explained. "Before the androids ever walked this earth. We were in the age of heroes, as many now call it. People with extraordinary abilities stood up to fight injustice. However when the androids appeared, they were all decimated. With the exception of one."
"And you think this man resides here?"
"I know he does." Trunks imagination ran wild. Who was this man? What kind of power did he possess? The three assassins headed into a bar. They had a few of the locals glance over. Trunks didn't look them in the eye. They soon approached the bartender.
"So... What can I get you gentlemen?" The bartender reluctantly asked.
"Information." Ra's replied. "I'm looking for a man. Known in these parts as Icarus." The bartender froze, almost wetting himself.
"He's... He's in the far right booth. Look I should warn you, he's dangerous."
"Much obliged." The three moved towards their mysterious man's booth. The man sitting down was sleeping. Obviously due to the amount of alcohol looked to be consumed. He short black hair and a scar covering his right eye. However one thing that stood out was the fact Icarus was missing his left arm. "Hello." Suddenly the one arm man exploded in shock.
"Do I owe you money?" Icarus rambled.
"No you do not. I need your help." The grandmaster turned to his two students. "Boys, meet Son Gohan."
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