Chapter 8: Mysterious Stranger
So as promised Trunks sneaked out every now and then to train with Gohan. Of course his mom knew the whole time.
"Ah mom I'll be right back I'm going to-"
"Trunks you don't have to lie to me I know you've been training with Gohan I'm not stupid this is your 3rd time leaving to go train with him right?" Bulma said with her hands on her hips
"Well uh yea..."
"Well fine I know I can't stop you just promise me that you won't fight the Androids." Bulma said with a concerned look on her face.
Trunks hesitated to say that
"Er I got to go mom bye I'll be home for dinner." Trunks said running out the door
"Trunks! You didn't answer my question!"
Trunks flew at top speed in order to avoid the Androids spotting him. He flew past a desert and glanced at the sand for a moment then looked back up and continued to fly. He flew past a forest and then reached a huge grass land where he noticed Gohan sitting. Trunks descended and landed next to Gohan.
"Hey Gohan!" Trunks said greeting him
"Trunks you've came are you ready for our training session?" Gohan asked with a smile
"You bet I am!" Trunks yelled excitedly
"Okay so this is what our 4th time training together in 2 months right?" Gohan asked
"Yea it is why?" Trunks asked
"Well if you want next time I fight the Androids you can help me out, unless you don't want to."
"No I will I want to get those monsters for all that they've done." he said with anger in his voice
"Ah I'm glad you feel that way Trunks now lets begin." Gohan said
Trunks got in his fighting stance
"When your ready." Gohan said
Trunks charged at Gohan with a barrage of punches and kicks. Gohan began blocking all of them giving Trunks some punching practice. This lasted for about 2 minutes then Gohan decided to attack back with a swift upper cut which sent Trunks flat on his back
"Geez is it me or are you starting to punch harder." Trunks said sarcastically
"Hehehe well I might have been taking it easy on you the past 2 months but now I'll fight you with the best of my ability in Base Form."
"Okay get ready Gohan" Trunks said as he got to his feet and attacked again. They fought back and forth trading punches and kicks for about half an hour before Trunks finally collapsed from exhaustion.
"Hehehe good job Trunks I think thats enough for today." Gohan said smiling
He then began scratching the back of his head
"Hey why don't we go get something to eat I'm starving!"
"Yea lets go to my house my mom will make us some food." Trunks said
"Okay lets go." Gohan said
They both got up and flew to what was left of Capsule Corp
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A warrior with red spiked hair stood on top of a mountain.
(Where am I) He thought ( If I've been released out of the music box it means Hirudegarn is free too, I must find a way to get back inside)
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"I'm so glad you stopped by for dinner Gohan we hardly get to see you anymore" Bulma said
"Yea I miss the good old days." Gohan said as he swallowed his rice
"Yea traveling to Namek has got be one of the greatest adventures!" Bulma said with a weak smile
"Yea it was good except for the part when Reccome beat the crap out of me hahahahahha" Gohan said jokingly
"Yea Goku told me about that guy, he was big with orange hair pretty stupid." Bulma added
"Yea but he was no match against dad (sigh) I really do miss you dad."
"You know you look just like him in that orange Gi." Bulma said
"Really ya think so? It inspires me to wear his old colors." Gohan said examining his Gi
"Hey mom can we see whats on the news." Trunks said randomly
"Yea I guess so but I don't want you guys running off theirs like a 99 chance that the Androids are attacking, they always are except when its night time it seems even those freaks need some rest."
Trunks turned on the TV to the news channel.
"See I told you!." Bulma said in Triumph
The News Announce was discussing the current location the Androids were in.
"Grr I've had it with them!" Gohan said slamming his fist on the table "I'm going to kill those monsters."
Gohan then ran outside and took off in the directions of the Androids.
"Gohan no!- uh Trunks where are you going!" Bulma yelled directing her attention to Trunks
"I have to help mom sorry" He said as he took off after Gohan
Trunks flew fast and finally caught up to Gohan
"You shouldn't be here Trunks its very dangerous" Gohan said as they flew
"I'm going to help you said I could!" Trunks responded
"I wasn't actually serious and right now I'm so angry that I might forget about you down their so be careful!"
"R-right, oh hey theirs the city its on fire!" Trunks said with anger in his voice
"Hope your ready Trunks!" Gohan said without a trace of fear in his voice
Gohan and Trunks landed near 17 and 18. The two androids noticed Gohan and Trunks and directed their attention towards them.
"Well look who it is, Gohan came here to try to stop us again eh?" 17 said
"No I came here to kill you not stop you even when your on the ground begging for mercy I won't let you live for everything you've done" Gohan said angrily
"Wow I've never seen you talk like that before you must really be pissed." 17 said still smiling
"Oh who cares how mad he is lets kill him I'm still angry about that time he ambushed us in the ware house" 18 said looking at Gohan
"Oh yea I forgot about that, well when we kill Gohan were going to cut your fingers off Trunks so stick around kid hehehhe." 17 said evilly
"Don't let them get to you I'm here for you Trunks now stand back" Gohan said
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH" Gohan yelled as his hair spiked up turned gold.
(Wow Super Saiyan looks so cool.) Trunks thought
"Wow here we go with the gold hair again it really gets old Gohan." 17 said
"Hey 17 shut up and lets get him already!" 18 yelled as she charged at Gohan
Gohan jumped back and engaged in a brawl between the two Androids. Trunks noticed that 17 and 18 were very in sync with their moves and very organized they were very graceful fighters he had to admit.
Gohan blocked a punch from 17 and de-materialized and re-materialized in the air.
"Masenko!" He yelled as he shot a blast at the two Androids.
"Watch out!" 17 yelled as he and 18 dodged the blast
Gohan appeared behind 17 and slugged him in the face sending him into a building.
"AH 17!" "You'll pay for that punk!" 18 said angrily
She then attacked Gohan and the two began exchanging moves. 18 went for a jump kick but Gohan dodged and countered with a left hook which 18 blocked and countered with 2 punched which made contact with Gohans nose. Gohan then responded with a round house kick which made contact with 18's head causing her to fly a little.
"(Panting) You see you guys can't win I've gotten stronger!" Gohan said
"Hm I'll admit your a little better but your over exaggerating your power." 18 said
Suddenly 17 appeared behind Gohan and caught him in a full nelson.
"Hahaha got you!" 17 yelled
"No! Let go Damn Android!" Gohan yelled frustrated
"Hey 17 hold him still." 18 said as she flew over
To Trunks horror 18 began landing vicious blows to Gohans stomach.
"Here and have this and some more" She yelled as she continued to use Gohan's stomach as a punching bag.
18 paused for a moment during this time Gohan coughed up some blood.
"Hehe looks like hero boy is almost finished." 17 said "Come on 17 lets finish this!"
"My pleasure!" She said as she powered up a energy blast
"NO! Stop" Trunks yelled as he charged at 18
"What the oooooooooooooooof" She cried out as Trunks punched her right in the stomach.
17 did not let go of Gohan he continued to watch as he held the half unconscious Gohan in a full nelson.
"MONSTER!" he yelled as he went for a right hook which 18 blocked
"You'll pay for that kid! I'm going to make sure 17 cuts off you head along with your fingers!" She yelled as she roundhouse kicked Trunks in the head sending him face first into the concrete.
She landed beside him.
"Goodbye you little piece of shit!" She said as she stuck out her index finger causing it to glow.
"STOP YOU VILLAIN!" a booming heroic voice came
"What the hell" she turned around to find the tip of a sword pointing directly towards her face
(Who the hell is this guy) Trunks thought
"Well looks like we have ourselves another fighter" 17 said as he finally let go of Gohan
Gohan landed on the ground half unconscious struggling to get to his feet he then reverted out of Super Saiyan form.
"Gohan are you okay?" Trunks said running to his aid
"(Cough) yea I'm okay who's the guy with the sword?" He asked
Trunks directed his attention towards the mysterious sword wielding fighter
"I have no idea" Trunks responded
"Listen up freak show we don't take kindly to being interrupted in the middle of something." 17 said
"Silence draw your blade and lets battle!" The man responded
"H mph some weird lingo your using their pal but okay, 18 let me take this guy out." 17 said
17 attacked the man with punches and kicks. The man began evading them he then responded to 17's attack with a counter of his own using his sword making crazy combinations with them. 17 began evading them all.
"Is this the best you got?" 17 mocked
(Darn it seems this guy although no where near Hirudegarn's strength is still stronger than me, whats more is I doubt I can stop him with a magic flute.) The man thought
17 then caught the sword and slugged the man in the face sending him crashing to the ground.
"Well I expected a lot more from someone who walks around with a sword." 17 said
"BRAVE CANNON!" He shouted
A gigantic blast erupted form his hands towards 17.
"17 move out of the way!" 18 yelled
"H mph watch this!" 17 put up both his arms and attempted to bock the blast. It hit him head on causing a huge explosion.
Everyone in the destroyed city watched as the smoke cleared. When it cleared 17 stood unharmed with his arms still in defense position.
"What an attack you managed to get my clothes dirty." 17 said "Huh where the hell is that guy" he added
"Behind you!" The man yelled as he picked his sword up ready to slice 17 in half.
"Ahhhhh no!" 17 yelled as he stood frozen knowing he was about to be cut in half in a moment.
"This guy might actually do it"Gohan said
Suddenly 18 intervened with a missile drop kick sending the man crashing into a building.
"You idiot I just saved your life." 18 said
"I have to admit you probably did. He's not very strong but he's dangerous with that sword." 17 said
The man arose from the destruction grasping his right arm.
(What have those fiends done to me) He thought
"Well lets finish this" 17 said as he powered up a blast
"Right then we can finish the Saiyan's off" She said as she powered up a blast
"I can't just sit here and watch I'm helping him!" Gohan yelled as he transformed back into Super Saiyan and flew at 17 and 18
"Goodby- ooof" 17 sledgehammered by Gohan
"You stupid punk" 18 yelled
"Masenko" Gohan yelled
18 dodged it however Gohan appeared behind here kicked her with incredible force sending her into another building.
Gohan then put the man's arm around his neck.
"Don't worry I got you" Gohan said to the man."
"T-thank you" he responded
17 and 18 rose out from the ashes
"Gohan their coming!" Trunks yelled
"Gah... HEY ANDROIDS!" Gohan yelled
"Your dead you hear me!" 17 yelled
"SOLAR FLARE!" Gohan yelled
"DAMN IT NOT AGAIN" 18 YELLED
"AHH MY EYES" 17 YELLED
"Lets get the hell out of here." Gohan yelled as he flew past Trunks carrying the man. Trunks then took off and followed.
"Hey thanks for helping us back their." Gohan said
"Its no problem I hate injustice." The man said
"So whats your name I've never seen you around here before."
"My name is Tapion."