Updated Ch 5
SHINING FUTURE BOOK 1: Rebuild the Future Arc
Fall of Namek Saga Chapter 5: Welcome to Dragon Island
1 Year Later
Age 789 - January 7th
Somewhere in another Galaxy
Deep in space a gigantic shape set its sights on a small green planet. At the current speed it was going it would apparently reach this planet in 2 days' time.
Other World
And so 1 year has passed and the two saiyan warriors have finished their training under King Kai, Goku, Vegeta and the rest of the Dragon Team. Trunks and Mai had grown tremendously in power, skill and knowledge. They felt ready to return home and begin the steps to rebuild the earth's Special Forces. All the fallen heroes approved of his idea after hearing what Trunks faced during his mission and what he believed was to come.
Flashback
Vegeta and Trunks took a break from training and during this time the young warrior decided to ask his father a very important question. "Father I have something i'd like to talk to you about"
"Go on"
"Tell me about the history and lore of the saiyan race, I want to know just how much stronger we can get"
"Hmmm...very well then perhaps we should invite Kakarot and the girl"
"Alright" Trunks responded
After a while Trunks had gathered Mai, Goku and Gohan. As the all set indian style staring at the prince. He told them the history and lore of the Saiyan Race or at least what he knew of it.
"On planet Namek this clown was the first Super Saiyan to appear during our era and used it to put an end to the bastard who enslaved our people."
"That was Freeza right?" Mai replied
Vegeta nodded "Since then we have discovered 3 levels of the SSj transformation"
This caught Trunks' attention "3 levels?"
"Indeed allow use to demonstrate Gohan, Kakarot" Vegeta nodded to them
Gohan got up and stood in front of the group and began letting his aura burst. Soon he was in Full Powered Super Saiyan "This is level one a super saiyan at full power or from what Trunks told us Grade 4. This level use the main transformation more effectively" he then nodded to Vegeta
The prince nodded and began powering up, he let his aura burst and he stood there surrounded by a brillant golden aura with lightning sparking around him. He smirked "This is level 2 or just Super Saiyan 2, your power increases in this form and once mastered there is no stamina drain."
The two young hybrids watched in awe, Mai was getting really excited. Trunks was mentally taking notes he knew he was close to the 2nd level he just needed to train harder. They all turned their attention to Goku.
"Finally it's my turn" Goku smiled as he braced himself and he began powering up, he yelled and yelled and soon the heavens themself began shaking. The old Dragon Team braced themselves as they watched from a distance. The respected Vegeta for teaching them about the history of his race.
Goku yelled louder as his aura burst, actually knocking Trunks and Mai back. When they got their barring they looked at Goku and we're in complete shock. He stood there in a shining golden aura, electricity sparking all around him. His hair was longer and his eyebrows were gone. "And this is what we call level 3 or Super Sayian 3"
"Wow that power...its amazing completely on a different level" Trunks stated
Goku nodded and kept speaking in his deeper voice. "Indeed, because I'm dead I am able to use this form without its massive flaw. It's a huge drain on stamina."
Mai thought to herself for a moment and decided she would talk to her father later, right now she knew that even Trunks was ahead of her by being a super saiyan. She hopped up with a look of determination on her face "Please train me to become a Super Saiyan, I'll train as hard as I can and do whatever it takes to help Trunks protect Earth.
The three Super Saiyans smirked hearing this, while Trunks looked over to her and smiled with a ever so slightly blush on his face. Goku walked up to his daughter and placed a hand on her shoulder "Alright let's begin!"
Present Day
Trunks and Mai stood back on King Kai's planet along with the rest of the original Dragon Team. They were preparing to leave now more confident and stronger. During the training they discovered that Trunks was a true powerhouse with extreme potential and if he continued training he would remain the strongest fighter on earth, even more so now being a super saiyan 2. The team mostly Piccolo and Tien admired his hardened thought process in battle; quickly assess the situation and the enemy before going in head first, quickly eliminate an enemy if you have the power and use strategy to defeat stronger enemies.
Mai was trailing behind him only having just reached SSj two months ago. What amazed them the most was her limitless potential power thanks to her infinite engine as she called it and her cybernetic enhancements she had the potential to perfectly master the Kaioken without straining her body this greatly impressed King Kai. Before learning Super Saiyan during her spars with her father and brother she pushed them to go Super Saiyan just to knock her out. They were proud of how strong she was and they wanted her to hone her own power. Trunks would help her reach the next level on their own. They spent the year honing their skills more and on their last day they spent time with the D-Team before leaving. Goku, Gohan and Mai met up with her parents once again, while Trunks received last minute mental training from Tien and Piccolo. Now as they prepared to leave everyone was gathered to see them off.
"Thanks to you all we greatly appreciate the training and skills you've taught us" Trunks began
"We will use them wisely to protect the Earth and train a new generation of warriors" Mai finished
Gohan smiled "Well you took enough notes for a book Trunks..." he chuckled "...seriously I'm proud of you both"
"Thanks Gohan coming from you that means a lot" Trunks replied
Gohan nodded "Oh Mai yea give my best to mom and Videl and keep watch over little Pan for me, I'm trusting you two to turn her into a fine warrior…if mother allows it"
Mai giggled "Will do big brother you can count on me" the female hybrid smiled then she noticed her father walking towards her he placed a hand on her shoulder
"You guys are gonna do great things...I just know it, we all believe in you." Goku encouraged them both
"Thank you father" she said hugging him tightly
Finally letting go, she ran to hug Gohan as well while Trunks looked at his father and he looked back and gave a two finger goodbye sign with the smallest of smirks on his face. Trunks just smiled and did the same; he figured some things would never change. He honestly enjoyed spending time with his father who was surprisingly proud that his son, his only child is the strongest warrior on Earth. Mai finally joined him and stood very close placing a soft hand on his shoulder.
"Thanks again guys see ya later" Trunks said as the two waved goodbye
Krillin smirked "Hopefully much much later"
"I hear ya on that one" Mai blurted out
They all laughed minus Piccolo and Vegeta who settled for smirks and watched as Trunks placed two fingers to his head and then disappeared.
Meanwhile on Earth
Location: Kame House
Moments Later Trunks and Mai arrived on the beach of Kame House. It was about 7:30 am when suddenly they heard a loud noise in the house and watched as Master Roshi, Puar and Oolong came rushing out of the house.
"Oh wow you guys are back" Oolong stated rubbing the sleep out of his eyes`
Roshi looked both of them over and focused on sensing their power "Amazing your power levels have increased tremendously I'm impressed"
"Thanks Master Roshi we trained hard each day with the others, they all said hi by the way" Mai commented
Roshi smiled "You've changed the most Mai you're more confident and sure about your power now that's a good feeling to have isn't it"
She blushed slightly as she noticed Trunks agreed with the old pervert "Yes sir it is"
"I feel safer just looking at the two of ya" Oolong said with Puar agreeing
"Aw thanks guys...so how did they do?" Trunks asked turning to Roshi
Roshi nodded "Things have been progressing swimmingly, you'll see soon enough"
"Interesting dont tell them we're back just yet, just have everyone meet tomorrow morning at Capsule Corp." Trunks smiled excited to see how far they've come
"Very well also the other preparations have been made; Yaijirobe was luckily able to plant a large field of Senzu Plants"
"That's great I'm glad to hear it, we are actually headed there next I'll have to thank him" Trunks smiled
Master Roshi raised an eyebrow at hearing this "You're not going home first?"
Trunks shook his head no "No not right now we want to test the skills we've learned in the hyperbolic time chamber, we will return home after a full day in the chamber"
"That's a full year alone with Trunks Mai, will you be able to handle that?" Oolong joked at the idea of her being alone with Trunks for a year
"I'm willing to try if it means protecting the earth" she said with a heavy blush on her face as she twitched her fingers together
Oolong smirked "Seems like someone is afraid of spending an entire year alone with Trunks" he whispered to Puar making the floating cat giggle
"Well we best be off, I'm sure mom will want to throw a party so I'm sure we'll see you tomorrow" Trunks said as he and Mai began to float upward
Roshi nodded "Train well you two see you soon"
And with that both hybrids flew off at high speeds towards the Lookout. As Trunk remembered where to go from his time in the past he stole a glance over at Mai. He remembered back to when he first met her not long ago and smiled at how far she's come in a year and how far she could go.
'So powerful and yet so beautiful at the same time...wait did I just say beautiful' he thought as he stole another glance and felt a blush come on his face
"What are you smiling about?" he heard her ask bring him out of his stupor
"Umm oh nothing just glad to be home is all, so Mai are you excited to test your skills at full power" Trunks stammered trying to change the subject
"Oh yeah I'm ready to kick your butt for an entire year" she proudly claimed
Trunks chuckled "Oh is that so well then I can't wait to see you try come on we're almost there"
The two kept flying until Korin's tower became visible; they came to a halt upon reaching Yajirobe's home. They visited and thanked him for agreeing to help Earth's new Special Forces.
"After witnessing the terror the androids brought upon this world we cannot afford to leave it unprotected, also the Senzu bean growth is going fine and the first batch should be ready tomorrow actually" Yajirobe replied with a smiled "Your mother and her tech has helped alot"
"Thank you again" Mai said bowing to him
"You're welcome now get going you two and hone your skills and make Goku proud" the samurai said with a grin
The two bowed and began floating off and then flying up higher into the sky. They soared upward until they saw the red of the lower half of the lookout. As they approached a million thoughts were flying through her mind. First and foremost she was excited to be able to train and showcase her skills with Trunks, during the year in Otherworld they kept them separated while training Vegeta's excuse...no distractions. If she was being honest with herself, she missed him constantly being with her since she woke up. She felt safe around him but she needed to become stronger so she just had to deal with it.
She then thought about all she learned from her father, her brother and the others. Not just techniques and stances but also applying knowledge and strategy in battle. Then another thought crossed her mind and she felt her face heat up, she was about to spend a year with a man who causes strange warm feelings in her stomach every time he looks at her.
'No no no I have to focus on getting stronger so I can help protect the earth...I can't let his beautiful blue eyes, awesome purple hair and handsome features distract me from...damn it there I go again thinking about him in that way' she softly sighs 'I blame mom and dad' she thought back to when she introduced Trunks to her birth parents and her mom's constant comments on how handsome Trunks is. She was utterly embarrassed when her father brought up marriage in front of Trunks.
As they reached the top and she looked over at Trunks as he led her to the top she had one last thought before regaining her focus 'She's not wrong'
As the two finally reached the top they landed near the entrance and were greeted by Mr. Popo. "Ah it's so good to see you again Trunks and who might this be?" the genie politely asked
Trunks nodded "This is Mai Mr. Popo, she is one of the new warriors I told you about..." the female hybrid bowed in respect "...we just returned from our training with the others in the otherworld and we were wondering if we could use the Room of Spirit and Time to fine tune our skills"
"Oh certainly please go right ahead in whenever you are ready I look forward to seeing your progress" Popo responded
"Thank you very much sir" Mai said as she turned to Trunks
"You ready?" he asked
She was about to nod when her stomach growled "Ummm maybe we could eat first?"
United Central City
Early in the morning in UCC the first of the workers began their shifts. They were proud of the work they had been doing and were happy to have a certain gentle giant helping them. They were close to completing the rebuilding process of most of the city, but more work has to be done.
Capsule Corp
This was but only one of the millions of things on Bulma Briefs mind as she worked in her lab; many other scientists and engineers were hired on at Capsule Corp to assist with rebuilding, maintaining the building bots, helping to regrow food and so much more. One of these brilliant minds aiding the blue haired Genius was named Chow. She is Bulma's right hand and personal assistant helping her in her projects. (Look up Chow in Dragon Ball Online or let's just say she looks just like canon Mai in her mid-20's)
Having more people working in the company gives her time to work other projects while assisting them when needed. Right now she was in her personal lab working on new battle armor for the Dragon Team. She thought about her son and smiled hoping his training with his father was going well, she then thought about the young woman training alongside her son.
"I wonder how she is doing, it's been a year. I hope that she's gotten used to dealing with her father" Bulma smiled at the memories of her oldest friend and his antics and truly prayed that Mai had gotten over her doubt.
Mt. Paozu
As the day got underway (about 5 hours after Trunks and Mai entered the chamber) Chi-Chi sat outside enjoying the nice weather with her granddaughter sitting in her lap.
Chi-Chi looked to the sky 'I wonder how they are doing?'
Room of Spirit of Time
3 months in
The void was endless so white and bright. All that could be heard was the sounds of fast and hard blows as two young warriors gave it their all. Mai and Trunks both in Super Saiyan went blow for blow, striking and blocking. Soon the saiyan woman broke off for her attack floating backwards firing a barrage of Ki attacks at Trunks who simply used instant transmission to dodge and appear behind her. He prepared to punch her but she too used the disappearing technique and appeared a foot away from him.
"Super Kaioken" she yelled as she was engulfed in a dark red golden aura and charged at Trunks, actually catching him off guard. He smiled and shot a quick Ki blast back at her thinking she wouldn't be able to dodge but was surprised when she disappeared he felt the sting as she landed a powerful blow to his back sending him flying. The hybrid quickly rebounded and released his Super Saiyan 2 power just as Mai was about to strike again she was shocked when Trunk caught her fist and sent a powerful kick to her stomach knocking her back.
Both their aura's flaring the warriors began flying and clashing with each other in a mix of crimson and gold. The power flowing off the two caused the white void around them to become a fiery raging inferno as they fought with incredible speed. Mai continuing her attack went in for a kick but felt Trunks grab her foot and swing her around and toss her higher in the air, the girl quickly rebounded and brought her hands together to start gathering energy. "KAAA...
Trunks, seeing what she is about to do quickly does the same; moving his arms in rapid succession he brings his hands together preparing his attack. "BURNING...
Mai continues "...MEEE...HAAA...MEEEEEE...HAAAAAAAA!" she finishes and releases the massive energy wave at her sensei
Trunks continued gathering energy as the blast came towards him. He did something different, he brought his hands above his head and then thrust them forward as the blast got closer. "...MASENKO HAAAA!"
The quickness of how much power he put behind the blast surprised Mai and she felt it when the two blasts collided. Both saiyan warriors pushed and struggled pouring power into their attacks until it became too much and caused a massive explosion shaking the entire area.
After a few minutes the smoke began to clear and a powered down Trunks was carrying an unconscious Mai bridal style both of their clothes showing damage. Trunks looked down at her as he drew closer to the resting area and smiled. "Good job today Mai"
6 months in
And so it went on as the two warriors trained and sparred with each other pushing their limits, each day they grew closer as friends over their time here. Trunks' goal now was to get her to master her Super Saiyan power and maybe SSj2.
"The power comes from raw emotion, think about Gero and what he did to you...to your family…"
Mai continued to scream her power increasing, her electricity beginning to spark. Trunks could tell she was close so he continued.
"He stole your life from you, bred you to be a weapon now take that power...that emotion use it"
She roared as her aura burst forth in a golden flash of light. For a brief moment she reached the power of SSj2 but it soon faded
"You're very close lets stop and rest for the day" Trunks smiled proud of her
Jan 8th
Location: The Lookout
Soon 24 hours passed and it's now 7:30 in the morning as Mr. Popo tends to his duties he sensed that the door was opened, he made his way to meet them and saw them come out. Once they reached the exit of the hallway they stood there getting readjusted to the sun. Both warriors' saiyan armor were in tatters.
"Ah Trunks, I see you've finished the training, how did she fair?"
Trunks smiled "She's coming along very well I know everyone would be proud"
"Yes you I believe in the both of you, when I see you two I see that the world couldn't be in better hands" Mr. Popo added on
Both hybrids looked at each other and smiled "Thanks Mr. Popo we won't let any of you down" Trunks said with pride
Capsule Corp
Bulma stretched as she got out of bed clad in her bra and panties, she began her daily routine and after her shower made her way to the kitchen for breakfast. She began pouring her coffee and of course when she looked to the balcony saw Android 16 sitting with some birds flocking around him. Bulma smiled at the sight thanking Kami for the help and company he provided, even though she missed her son she was happy to have 16.
'That being said I do wonder when Trunks and Mai will come back' she thought as she took a testing sip of her coffee when even with her almost nonexistent knowledge of sensing Ki felt something coming.
She was then slightly shocked when out of nowhere Trunks and Mai (their clothes magically repaired by Mr. Popo before they left) suddenly appeared in the kitchen. "Whaaaa oh Trunks, Mai it's you!" she said excitedly her shock forgotten
"Hi mom" Trunks replied nonchalantly like he didn't just teleport home
"Good morning Bulma" Mai waved with a smile she turned as she heard 16 open the door to enter the house "Hey #16 how are you " she said running up to hug him
"Good morning my friends" 16 replied in his monotone voice
Bulma gleamed with happiness as she got up and hugged her son making note of his long hair "Welcome home son I see you've let your hair grow out again any chances of letting me cut it?"
"Not this time mom I'm going to keep it like this for a while" Trunks smiled
"Hmmm do...do you mind giving me a haircut I'm beginning to look like my dad over here" Mai joked while rubbing her longer hair
Bulma then went over and hugged the girl as well "Of course I don't mind welcome homeMai, so how was the training?"
They all sat down at the table Bulma pouring the hybrids cups of coffee, even 16 sat at the table glad to have his friends back.
"It was...interesting first I met all of the old Dragon Team, I even met my birth parents..." Mai smiled
Bulma smiled at that seeing that the girl was truly happy "That's amazing I'm glad you got to meet them"
"...yea it was great, then dad taught me some amazing techniques and then..." she paused a huge blush falling on her face "...umm I spent another year training with just Trunks in the Room of Spirit and Time to hone my skills"
"Oh alone huh how did you manage that?" Bulma asked with a sly grin
Trunks smiled a faint blush on his face as well "We've actually been home since yesterday" he said rubbing the back of his head
"What and you didn't come home?" Bulma yelled slightly
"Sorry mother but I wanted to gauge her abilities first and let me tell you...she's ready" Trunks smiled looking at his friend as she gazed back into his eyes a small smile adorned her face
Bulma saw what was clearly going on but decided not to press the matter at the moment "That's amazing Mai I know your father is proud, well you'll have to tell me all about your year alone with my son while I cut your hair"
Akina blushed heavy and was about to stutter a response until Trunks spoke up. "Hey, mom before you go could you give me an update on Dragon Island?"
"Oh of course dear it's ready to go" Bulma replied pulling her phone out of her robe pocket "Good morning Professor Chow...yes could you cancel any meetings I had today my son and his friend have returned home and we're gonna be taking a little trip.
Chow on the other line smiled having met the hero Trunks once "Very well Miss Briefs and what about the research projects would you like for me to manage them in your stead?"
"Yes that would be amazing thank you Chow I know the project is in very capable hands...alright thank you we'll speak later goodbye" Bulma said as she hung up the phone "Alrighty then I have the entire day off how about we get started on that haircut young lady"
Mai was a bit stunned at how Bulma handled business "Wow you really are a boss!"
Bulma giggled "And who told you that?"
"Krillin and Yamcha they said you were a boss" Mai replied
"Ahem they actually called her bossy" Trunks corrected
A tick mark formed on Bulma's head "Well then they best be glad that they are already dead..." scaring Mai a bit, calming down she turned to her son "...speaking of the dead how did your father behave"
"He was fine he trained me for the majority of the time there, we talked and he shared stories of the past also he told me to tell you hi"
This through Bulma for a loop 'Vegeta...' regaining her composure she cleared her throat "Well it seems he's calmed down since being dead I'm glad you could spend time with him...well alright let's get going Mai."
"Alright" the hybrid smiled as she watched Bulma pour another cup of coffee and exit the room, the young woman turned to her purple haired friend "See ya later Trunks...umm thanks for sticking with me throughout all of this you're a good teacher and an amazing friend"
"Umm sure no problem Akina I'll see you later" Trunk replied looking every other direction but the girls eyes their faces both red
"Ok...bye #16 we'll catch up later I promise" she said excitedly as she went to follow Bulma
16 had a smile on his face as he turned to Trunks "Welcome home my friend...I can sense both your power levels have increased tremendously"
"Thanks #16 so how have things been here?" Trunk asked as he and the android got up and headed to Bulma's personal lab
16 told Trunks his exploits as he interacted with the people of the city helping with the rebuilding and even saving a group of people from an explosion. Trunks really was glad that 16 was here helping to protect the planet he now felt at ease having an android around given his history. 16 also told him of the light training sessions he had with the new team.
Trunks turned to look at 16 who stood beside him. "So what do you think about them?"
"Beat is headstrong and has youthfulness about him, but he is eager to learn, I think he will do well also he is dream is to catch up to you" 16 replied
Trunks smiled "...Yes I know I'm sure one day he will..." he paused smiling at that thought "...so on to the next...what about Note?" he asked
16 smiled "She is level headed and withdrawn in some aspects but her strength and skill is without question she will be a great asset"
Trunks nodded agreeing with 16 and clicked the next candidate "Alright what about Videl?"
"She is strong willed and brave she uses the pain of the loss of loved ones and life of the one she loves the most to drive her passion, she has experience and also previous training I think she would provide excellent leadership and guidance for the younger candidates"
"I believe so as well" Trunks responded
A couple hours later the four met up in Bulma's lab to discuss the next step. For some reason Mai couldn't look Trunks directly in his eyes and if she did then a red hot tint found its way to her face. Trunks chalked it up to whatever her and his mother talked about, however he liked her hair as it resembled Goku's only in a pony tail kinda like how he had his own hair. Both warriors had changed into black and white capsule corp track suits.
Flashback - A couple hours ago
Mai sat in a chair in Bulma's bathroom while the older woman cut her hair. "So you said you met your birth parents, how was that?"
"It was satisfying...like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders..." she smiled at the thought of her parents "...they met father and even met Trunks, which mother wouldn't shut up about" she muttered the last part hoping Bulma didn't hear it
Bulma heard it but wanted to mess with the girl some more "That's so good, I'm glad you were able to meet them..." she paused snipping off another piece of the girls hair "...so you spent an entire year with my son how did that go?"
The genius watched the girl's face burn up with a blush in the mirror "It...wa...was...fine"
"And what did you do during the training?" Bulma asked playing 20 questions
"Umm we...we trained and go...got to know each other better" the girl replied the nervousness evident in her voice
"Oh and exactly how well do you know my son now hmmm" Bulma asked messing with the young girl while removing the covering signifying that she was
"Ummm..." Mai was in full on meltdown mode
"Honey it's ok you don't have to say anything I'm just teasing, I'm glad you and my son have become good friends..." she paused "...he's going to need friends to help him protect the planet, for a long time I was afraid he was going to be all alone in that fight..."
Mai got out of the chair and hugged Bulma "He won't have to go through any of this alone he'll have 16, the new guys and..." her blush returning "...he'll have me too, I'll never leave him alone"
Bulma smiled at that "Thank you Mai that means a lot"
Present Moment
"Mrs. Brief you have guest on approach" a voice called out over the intercom in the lab
"Thank you Kin direct them to the Hanger" Bulma responded
"As you wish madam"
"So Mr. Teleporter care to get us over to the hanger" she asked her son
Trunks smiled "Ha Ha very funny come on everyone grab my shoulder"