Updated Ch 4

SHINING FUTURE BOOK 1: Rebuild the Future Arc

Discovery Saga Chapter 4: Legacy

Age 788

Day 3 - Jan 7th

The following morning while everyone slept Trunks awoke and began his normal morning routine and just before he entered the gravity chamber he realized he was being followed by Mai.

"Mai would you like to join me for my early morning training session?"

Mai nodded quietly and walked over to the entrance. "Trunks what is this room?"

"This is a Gravity Chamber, it is a device I use in my training to become strong. It can go up to 800 times Earth's gravity. As saiyans training in such a harsh environment increases our strength, come on I'll show you how it works."

Trunks stood at the chamber control and started in an easy setting. He set it to 20 times Earth's gravity and saw her struggle a little, he thought about lowering the setting but saw a fire in her eyes as she stood up. Nodding that she was ready he activated the lasers. "Alright Mai begin"

He watched as she began dodging all of the laser attacks getting faster and faster as he increased the speed of the lasers. Trunks truly was impressed by how she was improving just after a couple days. He wondered how much stronger she would be after this year of training with their fathers. After seeing how well she did, they soon begin sparing in 100 times gravity. During this time Trunks explained his plans for the future and having vowed to help him she said she'd do whatever was needed.

After a while Chi Chi called them for breakfast and after seperate showers they joined everyone else to eat. Seeing as it was the last day before they would be gone for a year they all spent the day together. Mai spent more time with Chi-chi and Pan while Trunks, 16 and Bulma spent time in the lab. It was suggested by Roshi that he wanted to see just what Videl, Note and Beat had and had them spar with each other. To his surprise despite not having their ki unlocked the trio were amazing fighters, this sealed his resolve to train them but would wait for Trunks to make his announcement. Around noon Bulma asked Mai to join her alone in her lab, she had her get naked and lay down on the table for another scan.

"What's going on Bulma" the young hybrid girl asked

"I was going over your specs before I woke you up a couple days ago and I believe I can do something for you to help increase your power so you can catch up to Trunks." Bulma stated inputting some commands into the computer

Mai perked up "What...really how?"

"You have inside of you a perpetual energy reactor that provides you with inexhaustible energy and stamina"

"So kinda like an Infinite Engine?"

Bulma smiled and giggled "A less scientific name for it but yes, however at the moment it's not active if you want me too I can activate it for you?"

Mai laid back down and thought about it "Please do it, I wanna help Trunks in whatever way I can!"

"Alright let's get started"

Location: Capsule Corp

Later that night and there was a gathering held in Bulma's main lab; Trunks, Mai, 16 and Bulma sat at the front by the main computer while Videl, Beat, Note, Ox King, King Furry, Master Roshi, Oolong, Puar, Chi-Chi and little Pan who was snuggled up in her grandmother's arms all sat before them some wondering why they gathered here some already knowing.

Bulma pressed a few keystrokes and the screen came to life with a single file on it titled Dragon Project before clicking it she got out of her chair and looked out at her guest "Thank you all for coming. I believe this will be a very productive gathering..." she pressed a button on a remote in her hand and the file opened a video screen popping up "...as some of you may know this planet has been protected for years by a team of powerful warriors in the past. This team was known as the Dragon Team since we spent alot of time searching for the Dragon Balls" she giggled

The video begins playing after she pressed another button and footage of the original D-Team began playing from classic battles from the Dragon Ball Era to Goku vs King Piccolo, then his fight against Piccolo and finally the D-Team vs the Saiyans. The crowd watched in awe, some having flashbacks to when some of these battles took place.

"They fought many exciting and dangerous battles, some enemies would become allies and all powerful tyrants were taken down hard..." she paused after footage of a Super Saiyan Goku defeating Mecha Frieza and King Cold and then a picture of the Cyborgs came on the screen cause many growls of anger to flare up in the crowd "...then years ago those great warriors fell in battle and the world was terrorized for years by those two deadly monsters."

Looking to her son Bulma continued "The legacies of the two most powerful warriors on the planet Goku and Vegeta stood up to fight...only for a student to lose his mentor and a mother to lose her son, but after fulfilling a dangerous mission the student was able to save the world from the monsters and brought peace back to planet earth...but now that warrior stands alone against unknown threats of the future and I believe that he will need help to stand against whatever is to challenge him in the future."

"That is why we've gathered here this evening to present to you our choices of those who we believe will be great allies to Trunks" Bulma spoke in a calm voice despite her excitement

Trunks steps up and cleared his throat "Yes, #16 the silent giant and Son Mai Inami the long lost daughter of the world's greatest hero have agreed to stand by my side and face whatever may come...but more are needed I believe that with perseverance and strong teamwork we can overcome any threat that we will face!" letting his words sink in he then smiled eyeing his three candidates

"Note Kazuma, Beat Nara and Videl Satan...you have been chosen to become the new incarnation of the Dragon Team a new special forces team for the Royal Army." he paused as the names he called were all shocked well more so Note and Beat Videl actually could figure where he was going with this.

"I chose you because I believe that you have what it takes to help me protect the earth, but the choice is yours and yours alone...it is a dangerous job and the choice should not be made lightly."

The three humans stood silent weighing their options before making a choice. Beat looked at Note and she looked at him, she was surprised that he didn't quickly blurt out an answer that he was actually thinking about it. Both knew their reasons for joining the Royal Army and now they're being given the choice of a lifetime, after a few more moments of contemplation they turned back to Trunks.

"Does...does that mean we get to fly and become strong like you?" Beat asked

Trunks smiled and kneel to see them eye to eye "Yes it does you'll be strong and you can get even stronger with time but you'll have to put tremendous effort into your training."

"But we aren't even soldiers yet" Note responded

The King cleared his throat bringing everyone to attention "Allow me to fix that, Note Kazuma and Beat Nara both of you 15 have shown outstanding teamwork and fighting prowess during your time in training at the Academy, so I have decided to bump your ranks up from Privates to Specialist..."

"WHAT!" they both yelled

The King smiled along with everyone else "...Congratulations you are now officially a part of the UCC Royal Army. With this new rank you will be a part of this special forces team as RA representatives. I believe it will be a life changing experience, so what do you say?"

The two stood there shocked at what the King was asking them to do. Both Note and Beat looked at each other and then looked at Trunks in awe. Standing at attention and saluting their king and then their friend they both replied with "WE ACCEPT!"

Trunks smiled at the two glad to have them on board, he believed they would prove to be excellent warriors and teachers for a future generation. He then turned to Videl and he could see that she was thinking extremely hard about this and he couldn't blame her, he was asking a lot of her given she had a child and both her father and lover were lost in the life he was trying to get her into. He was about to reconsider his choice when she spoke.

"My dad...the love of my life and father of my child, they gave their lives trying to protect this planet and I would be dishonoring their memory if I didn't try to do the same...Trunks I accept your offer I will stand with you"

Everybody then began clapping at the thought of new warriors to protect the earth. Chi-Chi while worried about the wellbeing of her pseudo daughter in law now understood that the world needed protecting she was just sorry that it took the death of her husband and son for her to see it. Pan was proud of her mama although she really didn't understand what was going on she just had a happy feeling. Master Roshi looked at the new recruits inspecting them, he knew they had promise.

Trunks smiled he was excited he was on the way securing Earth protection "Thank you all you have no idea how happy this makes me." he walked toward the young boy "Beat your youthful energy and instincts are only furthered by your desire to protect your family and friends that is why I chose you kiddo" he said ruffling his hair. Beat was truly happy he's dream was coming true he would train hard to make his family proud and become as strong.

He then walked to Note "Note you exude confidence even if you don't know it, yet your battle awareness and analysis make your skills sharp making you an excellent choice and also you can keep an eye on Beat" this made everyone giggle at the young warrior's expense. Note blushed looking at her best friend, she was happy she promised her family she'd do whatever she could to become strong now she was about to reach her goal.

Finally he stood before Videl they shared a knowing look before he spoke "Videl you've lost so much but were gifted with the hope of life...you like your father showed bravery during dark times and I believe you to be the right choice to help me and lead these two young warriors in to a new age."

Trunks then spoke to them all "This Dragon Project will not stop with you, you three are the first...the testers if everything is successful then phase two will be put into motion with you as its leaders. Again I can't thank you enough...your training will begin soon you will be trained by the greatest martial arts master on the planet. Tonight however we celebrate the beginning of a new era of protection for the Earth." And with that the new warriors and their family and friends all celebrated with a large feast.

The Next Morning - Jan 8th

It was noon day and everyone was gathered in the Capsule Corp front lawn to see Trunks and Mai off on their journey. Both young warriors wore the classic saiyan armor that Bulma made for Vegeta and Trunks.

Chi-Chi hugged her daughter "Give my best to your father and brother dear and train well"

"Yes mam thank you" Mai smiled hugging Chi-Chi back. Trunks had finally told her who they were going to meet during their trip, she was a bit scared at first but Chi-Chi was right there by her side to help ease her worry.

Trunks hugged his mother "Be safe mother and please stay out of trouble"

"I'll be too busy advancing the restoration of the city to get into any kind of trouble dear" Bulma giggled

Trunks smirked "Sure mom"

"Now you two train well and give my regards to Goku" King Furry said giving a thumbs up

"Thank you sir" Trunks nodded back he then turned to his young friends and kneeled "Hey guys I'll be gone for a year in that time Master Roshi will begin your training and I will finish it when I return."

Note smiled and nodded "You've got it Trunks you can count on us"

"Yea Trunks we've got it handled" Beat said excitedly

Trunks smiled and ruffled his head "I look forward to seeing how strong you get." He'd miss his friends but he needed this and so did Mei. He didn't know how much going back in time had affected his timeline, he didn't know if threats he faced in the past had already happened or had somehow gotten pushed back either way they needed to be prepared. He felt a tug on his pants leg breaking him out of his thoughts as he saw Pan staring up at him.

"Uncle Trunks when are you coming back" Pan asked teary eyed

Trunks picked her up and hugged her "I promise I'll be back soon Pan, then me and Auntie Mai will play with you"

Pan nodded and smiled as Videl came over and took the young girl out of the saiyan hybrid's arms "Take care of yourself Trunks try not to have too much fun with Mai" Videl winked joking causing the two warriors to blush as they said their last goodbyes.

Soon Baba appeared "Ah you're here, I am Baba the fortune teller Trunks is it...are you and this young girl ready to leave?"

They both nodded and Baba came closer to them and asked them to place a hand on each shoulder. Everyone stood watch as they prepared to leave. "Train well you two" he Roshi stated wisely

"Thank you Master Roshi we will, train well everyone see you guys soon stay out of trouble" Trunks nodded as the trio all disappeared

Location: King Kai's Planet, Otherworld

King Kai, Bubbles and Gregory all sat around a table playing Blackjack, King Kai could sense someone coming through his antenna. "They're almost here"

Just as he finished his sentence Baba, Trunks and Mai appeared on the small planet next to King Kai's house.

"Ah you've finally arrived welcome to my humble planet I am King Kai ruler of the North Galaxy"

Trunks and Mai bowed "Thank you nice to finally meet you sir" the purple haired hybrid responded

"I'm actually surprised you are both still standing" King Kai explained

He rubbed the back of his head "Well I trained in the Room of Spirit and Time during my…'mission' so I'm a custom to different gravity, and Mai just started gravity training"

"Wow thats was impressive you really are Goku's daughter" the short blue god complemented

"T...thank you sir" she responded, even with everyone expecting her and Chi-Chi's love and blessing she still had a mental tick about her...heritage but she smiled anyway.

"Well If I am no longer needed, I shall take my leave" she began floating once again "I'm sure you'll learn a way to return home once your training is completed farewell" Baba said before turning to Trunks "and young man what you have planned I approve"

"Thank you Baba for all your help" King Kai said as the old witch disappeared. He then turned to Trunks "What did she mean Trunks?"

Trunks smiled and rubbed the back of his head again and chuckled "If it's alright with you King Kai I'd rather wait till everyone is all together"

King Kai smiled "Very well then now that you are here I'll let Goku and the others know that you have arrived"

He telepathically called out to his pupil "Goku are you there, our guests have finally arrived"

Elsewhere

Goku was standing a field of flowers conversing with a man and woman when he heard King Kai's voice "Alright I'll be there shortly King Kai" he said excitedly then turning to his guest "I'll be back soon guys I promise"

And just like that Goku placed his two fingers to his forehead and disappeared and reappeared on King Kai's planet out of nowhere surprising Mai however Trunks knew about this technique and was glad his timelines Goku knew it.

Goku saw the two young saiyans and smiled wide "Hi guys welcome to Other World it's good to finally meet the both of you in person"

Trunks stepped forward and shook his hand "Likewise Goku it's always an honor"

Mai was feeling very shy now that she was finally meeting her...'father' "Umm hi...Mr. Goku sir"

"Oh come now you don't have to be so formal just call me Goku for now ok" he said walking up and placing a hand on her shoulder as she looked down unable to truly face him. He could feel she still had some issues about the situation but he hopes he found a way to remedy this.

"Umm ok...nice to meet you...Goku" she blushed embarrassed

Trunks seeing his friend feeling awkward he decided to help her out. "Thanks for agreeing to train us, being earth's last line of defense I'd like for us to know all we can in order to protect our home, isn't that right Mai"

"Yes I swore i'd help Trunk protect earth" she perked up saying this. Goku smiled seeing their determination

"Good I'm glad to hear it come on let's go meet up with everyone else, Gohan is excited to see you Trunks." Goku smiled

Trunks smiled at being able to see his friend again "Alright let's go"

"Great now place your hand on my..." Goku started

"...shoulder so you can use the instant transmission technique right" Trunks interrupted

Goku was a bit shocked "Umm yea...how did you know about that?"

Trunks smirked a bit "It's kind of long story Goku and I'd rather tell you once were all together"

"Alright let's go then!"

Trunks and Mai placed their hands on his shoulder. Mai was nervous and Trunks noticed that and gently took hold of her hand. Mai felt his hand and she blushed calming down a bit. Soon enough they disappeared and King Kai turned to his friends.

King Kai, Goku, King Kai, Mai and Trunks arrived at a very wide space the sky was still pink but the grass was green and they stood outside a large mansion with a blue old school car parked out front. There were many different races of aliens in several courtyards training.

"Wow its huge" Mai looked on in awe

"Oh wow Goku where are we?" Trunks asked astonished by the large place

"This is the Grand Kai's planet home of the Grand Kai and where the Other World Tournament is held our friends are just north of the mansion" Goku smiled "All the race's you see are students of the other 3 Kai's South, East and West some of them are really strong we can meet them later come on let's go see the guys."

"Alright" Trunks said excitedly he was gonna see his friend and his father

The trio began to float and headed north to a yellow building half the size of the White House they saw before. Once they landed they ran into Olibu, Mijorin and Sarta fighters from the North Quadrant. , Goku introduced them and let the 3 heroes get back to their training; soon they entered and passed other fighters in different training rooms once they reached the top floor they saw the original Dragon Team. For Trunks it was so surreal to see them since he spent so much time with the other D-team of the other universe. Krillin and Yamcha were squaring off in a sparring circle, Piccolo and Tien sat off to the side in meditation having a battle of the mind while Gohan and Vegeta were sparring in the sky. Chiaotzu and Yajirobe were off to the other side watching them all train.

"Hey guys they're here" Goku yelled as he reached the top of the stairs

Everyone stopped what they were doing and turned to look at Goku and the two young warriors beside him.

"Wow is...is that really Trunks he's really grown up" Krillin stated being the first to speak up

Gohan quickly landed in front of Trunks "Hey little bro man am I glad to see you" extending his hand

Tears filled Trunks eyes as he latched onto his friend and mentor hugging him "Gohan Im so sorry I wasn't strong enough to fight with you if I had been there I...I"

"It's ok Trunks things worked out just as they were supposed to it's great to see you again"

Trunks released his friend and smiled turning as he saw his father approaching

Vegeta landed slowly "Son" he nodded

"Father" said a bit shyly since he was actually meeting his actual father from his own timeline

"Typical Vegeta greeting...and hey who's that girl with you Trunks...your girlfriend" Yamcha jokes

Both hybrids blushed "N...no my name is Mai Inami and I am..."

Goku stepped in placing a hand on her shoulder "She's my daughter"

"So this is the one you spoke of Goku" Piccolo said joining the others

"Yea I still find it kinda strange that you have a daughter, but it doesn't really matter now welcome to the club Mai" Krillin said extending his hand to her

Akina hesitated for a second "Thank you umm Krillin right...I'm actually his clone, I was cloned from Goku's DNA by that bastard Doctor Gero and made into a biological android, human, saiyan hybrid that is the truth"

Everyone went silent at what they just heard the thought of Gero twisting and messing with their friend's blood and ruining a young girl's life in the process filled them with anger.

Yamcha clenched his fist "Damn him!"

"That bastard" Tien muttered

Piccolo thought the same and then looked to Gohan as he walked up to Mai, closing his thoughts he wondered. 'What are you thinking Gohan...what are you feeling now that you know the truth?'

Gohan stood in front of the young girl and looked at her. It was no secret to the rest of the Dragon Team how Gohan felt about the cyborgs when they first saw him when he died he was filled with so much rage.

Mai was a bit scared; she remembered what Trunks had said about Gohan and his attitude towards cyborgs. She was truly surprised along with everyone else when he wrapped his arms around her and embraced her.

"Please listen to me I hate Gero and the cyborgs for everything they've done, but you aren't them and what he did to you is unforgivable, I can sense you are still hurting and confused but I don't see you as my father's clone if you have Son blood running through your veins then you are family you're my sister no if ands or buts" Gohan stated meaning every word

The shock of the embrace now gone all Mai felt was tears of joy as she returned the embrace causing everyone to cheer. "Thank you all for accepting me as one of your own" she bowed to all them all

"Well if you're anything like Goku then you'll fit into this lifestyle just fine" Krillin said to which everyone started to laugh.

Once they all settled down Vegeta asked his son to explain what happened during his life and so Trunks regale them with his exploits. (which includes just to be clear: Him killing Frieza, everything in the Android and Cell Saga, Super Android 13 and Bojack Unbound which takes place after he kills the androids and before he kills Cell).

After eating a meal while listening to the amazing story and battles, Vegeta wanted to test his son's skill and challenged him to a spar. Goku stands up and motions for Mai to follow him.

"We'll be back in a little while guys then we'll start your training Trunks" Goku said waving to his friends and he begin to float she copied him and the two flew off

Goku flew a bit closer to her "Mai...how do you feel about all of this"

Mai was a bit sheepish "I...I'm grateful for everyone accepting me but...it's still so hard to except ya know there is so much I missed out on I'll never get to meet my real parents it's not that I don't get that your accepting me into your family but I feel like I'm betraying two people who I don't even really know aside from implanted memories."

Goku nodded and pondered for a moment "I understand when I was younger I never thought about my real parents but I got a chance to meet them while I've been here...would you like to go meet yours?"

"What?" the question throwing the young girl for a loop

"I have two trials I want you to face before I begin training you and meeting them is one! I think it would help you, so would you like to meet your birth parents? I can take you to see them."

The girl suddenly stopped and Goku did the same. He saw her body begin to tremble a bit and then she burst out rushing up to him and hugging him tightly. "Yes thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!"

Goku smiled and looked down at the girl hugging him, this was the least he could do to help her fully accept who she is...and what she will become. Once she calmed down the two continued their trip. Goku led her upward to the entrance to heaven, he could have easily used instant transmission but he wanted to spend time with her. Once they entered Goku took her to an opening in the giant flower pasture where he asked her to sit on the rock under the tree while he went to go find her parents. He used instant transmission to find them; while she waited Mai admitted she was nervous moments later Goku returned with two floating clouds.

"Umm Goku...what are those"

"These are your parents, they're in spirit form" as soon as he said this the spirits begin to form the tops of their bodies. Mai couldn't believe her eyes, although she had never physically met them she had the implanted memories from Dr. Gero. If she could thank him for anything it would be that and only that.

The spirits stood before the girl and wondered who she was. "Mr. Goku sir is this the young woman you wanted us to meet?" Orion the father asked

"Hi there yes this is her, Mr. and Mrs. Inami I'd like for you to meet Mai Inami your daughter"

And then suddenly it clicked between the two of them. "Our. little. girl?" Akanna's eyes widened as tears automatically began to fall

"Mai we thought we'd never ever see you and look at you...you're all grown up" Orion stated looking at his daughter

The tears flowed; the parents had the reunion they never even imagined they'd have. Having their lives taken before their daughter was even born was the hardest part about being killed; they wished they had never trusted that Gero man. Mai begins to tell them what exactly happened to her and if they had hearts they would be breaking into millions of pieces right now. They talked for what seemed like hours as time in the Other World worked differently, about what could have been. Mai then told them of how accepting Goku and his family and friends were of her, how she now had friends and a purpose to live for.

They smiled and turned to Goku "Thank so very much Mr. Goku thank you for accepting our child as your own you have our deepest gratitude..." Akanna spoke and then they turned to their child "...we are so happy to have been able to meet you Mai and we are beyond proud that you are choosing to make your own path in life we love you Mai never forget that" Orion spoke

"Thank you mom...dad I'll never forget I love you both" Mai stated wiping tears from her eyes for what felt like the 20th time today she stood up and turned to her Saiyan father "...I'm ready for the next trial Goku"

Goku nodded and motioned her to come next to him. "It was great meeting you all you really do have an amazing kid here"

Akanna smiled "She's your kid too don't forget that, also Mai honey make sure to find a good man to settle down with."

This caused the hybrid to blush, Orion chuckled along with Goku "Make sure he's someone strong and respectful sweetheart and come visit us anytime while you're here during your training"

"I will, see ya soon" Mai waved as both she and Goku disappeared

Back On Earth

Location: Capsule Corp

It was very peaceful and quiet on earth now and it was taking a lot of people a while to get used to not being in fear for their lives each and every day. Little did the people of earth know, at this very moment there were certain people preparing to secure the safety of earth's future.

In the Western Area of United Central City among the many buildings being rebuilt stood the large dome building of the Capsule Corporation. Inside one of the many labs in the building sat quite possibly one of the most brilliant minds on the planet. Bulma Briefs sat in front of several monitors as she typed away, working on designs for multiple projects, one of course being the rebuilding of the cities and the advancement of technology.

Little did anyone know when Goku beat Frieza when he came to Earth, Bulma was allowed to keep the ship he and King Cold came in. She played with it for a while before Goku's death in a deep underground lab where she began learning how to understand the language and mechanics of the ship. While she waited for Trunks to return from the past after she built the Time Machine she began readying the ship just in case the need to leave earth was presented. Now that the threat was over she was taking the time to integrate the space technology into earth's technology, helping her with this was Android 16.

Otherworld

Mai flew following Goku into the lower regions of Otherworld called Hell she was unsure what this next trail was but she was still excited to have met her parents. Her father explained that he and the old Dragon Team have special permission to move freely as there have been some times they've helped stop uprisings from villians in hell.

As they floated and landed at the gate she felt very nervous all of a sudden. Goku waved to the guards and they opened the door and a older man with white hair and a large black hat stepped out. On this hat was the Red Ribbon Army logo.

"Ahh Goku come to make my hell even worse by tormenting me..." the man stopped as soon as he saw the woman "...I dont believe it my secret project finally activated"

Mai growled as she unleashed her power in a burst of anger "DR. GERO!"

Back on Earth

Outside of the C Corp dome building Videl was sparring with Beat and Note and was truly impressed with how good they were while Roshi watched them. Close by under an umbrella was Chi-Chi watching them with her granddaughter, she was happy seeing some sense of normality return to her life. She looked up to the sky and prayed that her new found daughter was faring well with her father.

Roshi halted the sparring "So far so good I have to say I am impressed Videl you are a prodigious fighter I assume this is due to training with your father and then having been training by Gohan." he then looked at the young ones "Both Beat and Note you both have tremendous potential, your style is good but can be better and as I've noticed work well when fighting together!"

All 3 fighters stood in their orange gi's, ready for whatever their master had for them

Master Roshi tossed out a capsule and out of them came 3 turtle shells. "You will use these to help you while we train go ahead put them on"

Beat nodded and went to pick it up. "What the hell these things are heavy" he states and he struggles to put it on.

The others have the same thoughts as they put on the shells. Master Roshi had a spark of nostalgia thinking back to when Goku and Krillin. "Get used to them because until the end of the year you will be wearing these while you train and to start everyday you will start from this training ground and run 10 laps around the city and back."

Everyone laughed when Beat fainted, he quickly got back up a determined look on his face "Ok...no problem...look out Trunks soon I'll be able to keep up with you"

Master Roshi nodded "Alright you three get ready...go"

In Other World

The old Dragon Team watched as Trunks and Vegeta were still going at it until they felt Goku and Mai's energy. The crew saw them appear on the roof and then heard a loud crack and watched as Trunks landed on the ground with a loud thud.

Mai quickly rushed over to him "Trunks what happened?"

"He got distracted when he saw you..." Vegeta answered as he descended to the ground looking at his son "...never lose focus in battle or it could be a fatal mistake"

"Yes father" Trunk nodded as Mai helped him up

While this happened King Kai walked up the stairs and saw that Goku had returned "Ahh good you've returned now we can begin your training..." he stated looking at the two hybrids "...we don't plan to keep you here long as I know earth's protection is important to you 1 year should be enough time to teach you the Kaioken and Spirit Bomb along with any other techniques you would like to learn."

"Then once you've completed your training you should use the Room of Spirit and Time to hone these skills" Piccolo added on

Trunks and Mai looked at each other and he could see a new burning passion in her eyes wherever Goku took her something happened to her. He had felt her energy spike earlier but now she seemed calmed and her face showed a look of determination this made him smile. They both nodded and turned back to King Kai.

"We're ready!" both replied and so it began

Later that Night

Beat and Note were both tired, finally getting a break and sitting on a bench. Videl had taken Pan in to put her to bed with Chi-Chi following her. Master Roshi left shortly after ending training saying he was going to set up the next phase of their training. The two young warriors took a chance to rest and talk

"Can you believe that we're going to learn how to fight like Trunks?" Note asked her best friend in complete awe of their situation

"I know right it's unbelievable but we'll finally reach our goals and also be able to protect our home…our planet" Beat said excitedly as he watched Videl spar with Master Roshi

Note smiled "Yeah you're right"

Beat looked over at his best friend to see her smiling and it made him smile "Hey Note…"

"Yeah?" she answered

"I know I already made this promise when we signed up for the Royal Guard but considering how our lives are about to change I'll say it again…I promise now more than ever that nothing will ever happen to you in battle I'll have your back always" he ended looking at her with a huge smile and a thumbs up

Note was taken back a bit by the way he said it this time and smiled. She then rushed him with a hug causing them both to blush and quickly separate.

Looking at him still with a blush on her face she smiled again "Likewise Beat I'll have your back as well it's me and you against the world!"

Both gave each other thumbs up and then joined them with a fist bump and a laugh. Videl just happend to be looking out of the open window of Pans room watching the interaction and smiled.