Fated
Disclaimer: I don't own anything related to Dragon Ball Z I also do not own most of the first sentences…
A/N: Here it is folks! The chapter you've all been waiting for!!
Aaron Leach: Thanks, I'll try.
Dan: What on earth are you talking about? I never heard such a thing? Keep in mind the events of GT do not exist in my head nor do they in this or any of my stories; anything you might have known about the characters or events in GT could be different in my stories… such as that little problem with Videl? Anyway, Videl DOES have a child does she not? Is it not a fact that Pan is indeed born? Well there you have it :P now, I won't say if she is or not however… you'll just have to wait and see…
Linbug: Hehe thank you! It was a nice twist wasn't it?
Simba-rulz: Ah well thanks for clearing that up… I'm not sure where I got the notion that they were related but oh well… I wasn't saying that that was what happened; I was saying that the "inferior" "breed" looses its inferiority… not that they are inferior… I was going to say "a house cat turns into a lion" but that's just preposterous no? I suppose I could go back and change it… dunno what I'd change it to though lol I only used that because I was stumped for a good example XD
G. Login: LOL no, the serum has only the restorative properties of piccolo's blood, not the DNA it self… as explained, so he is not "part Namek" and he does not go Super Saiyan 2 in the TV special because he never gets to train with Goku in the Time Chamber before the fight with Perfect Cell… that never happened in that timeline. It is also explained in the TV special that Gohan becomes Super Saiyan because of the rage he feels after seeing his friends die by the hands of the androids, otherwise he would not have been a Super Saiyan, he wouldn't have had that training with Goku that turned him into one. Believe me, I thought of that stuff before I wrote it.
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It had been two months since Trunks had left. Although peace has been restored in the present, the future in which Trunks came was still a very bleak place. No one knew where androids 17 and 18 were going to strike next; the people were living in constant fear. An explosion shook a small city and people ran for their lives from the inferno as two solitary figures emerged, determined to wreck chaos.
As the androids destroyed the city and killed the people Trunks finally made it back from helping to save the past. After reuniting with his mother after months of being away he discovered that the androids were nearby… wrecking havoc… he would put a stop to them!! Trunks rushed off with the intent of making scrap-metal out of the overgrown robots.
Meanwhile Gohan had been visiting the refuge with Videl. They had just settled down in the canteen area to enjoy dinner when Gohan suddenly stood, his face in alarm. Videl questioned him but all he said was that he sensed a power level and one higher than anyone he knew; with that Gohan headed off, reassuring Videl that it could not be the androids for they did not have Ki. Videl protested but Gohan was already off, flying as fast as he could in the direction of the power-source.
As Gohan flew he stopped in mid-flight and watched in utter amazement as the incredible power he felt materialized into his "little brother" …Trunks. Gohan could not believe his eyes and felt the pride he held for the boy swell almost to the point of bursting. 'He's… changed so much…' Gohan thought as he followed his old friend close by, careful to hide his Ki.
When Gohan reached the city and hid from the androids he saw android 17 about to kill a defenseless – even though the man had a pistol – old man. He was just about to charge in there and break his own rule but realized a moment later when Trunks shot a warning blast at the android that he didn't need to intervene.
Gohan watched in astonishment as Trunks fought the androids, dodging hits and blows with ease and making them seem like play things. Trunks toyed only so long with the androids and Gohan felt a stab of guilt when Trunks blasted android 18 into oblivion and cried out that it was a victory for him… for Gohan who supposedly died. He felt equally guilty when the fight had finally ended and Trunks looked up into the sky… Gohan knew that Trunks had done this not only for the world but for him… Trunks had avenged him, and in a way, it was true. Gohan very well might have died by their hands and to Trunks he did…
'Good job little brother…' Gohan thought, feeling tears weld in his eyes from the overwhelming pride he had for him. Gohan followed him back to Capsule Corps only long enough to see him make it safely back, not that the boy needed it anymore, and then he smiled and took off back to the refuge, intending to describe the good news to his fiancé.
Videl had been awaiting Gohan's return from checking out the new and strangely powerful Ki signature and paced in the front, ignoring the worried whines of the dogs that guarded the entrance. The dogs must have picked a familiar scent up for their tongues suddenly lolled and they began wagging their tails; this made the two guards who stood nearby relax but Videl was too worried about Gohan possibly getting himself killed if it was a trick from the androids… Suddenly the door burst open, Videl had her pistol out and ready to blast away seconds later, it was an instinct and she was damn glad she did not have an itchy trigger-finger. "Gohan?" She questioned, lowering her weapon that was pointed right between that Saiyan's eyes.
"Videl! He did it! He actually did it!" Said man cried happily - momentarily oblivious to the pistol that had been aimed at his face. Videl holstered her weapon and walked up to her thankfully still alive fiancé.
"What are you talking about?" She asked curiously. Gohan was more than enthusiastic to reply.
"Trunks! He came back! He defeated the androids! Easily!" He said, nearly rocking on his heels. Videl frowned thoughtfully and shook her head; that couldn't be right?
"What?! You're kidding! Wow!! This is incredible!" She said, astonished by the very thought. Gohan nodded excitedly, his expression looking very much like a boy who discovered treasure.
"Yeah! Come on, let's go see him."
"What? Really? You're actually going to show yourself after three year of being a stubborn jerk?" Videl asked incredulously. Gohan had the good graces to look sheepish and guilty.
"Um… yeah… sorry about that…" He apologized; Videl scoffed and smirked at him.
"Don't apologize to me; you have to apologize to him."
"Yes, of course, now come on!" Gohan said excitedly and took her hand, dragging her along. Videl laughed at how much Gohan appeared to be a little boy wanting to show off the treasure he just discovered. And maybe… maybe it was treasure – to Gohan seeing the closest thing to come as a little brother, or more, grow up and overcome a huge obstacle was an enormous treasure.
As the couple flew through the sky Gohan's excited attitude slowly began to diminish as he realized just how serious showing himself to the young man would be. His face contorted to a seriousness Videl only witnessed when Gohan spoke of the androids or any other menace that threatened the world he loved. "I'm sure he'll understand… he'll forgive you." Videl said, trying to soothe the man's fears. Gohan sighed and shook his head, knowing full well he didn't deserve the boy's forgiveness.
When they had found him Trunks had returned to Capsule Corps and was helping his mother unload supplies from their jeep. Bulma smiled mysteriously and left them, motioning Videl to follow. Trunks frowned quizzically and turned to where his mother was walked, he saw her lead a stranger into the house. Then, when Trunks looked further to the side, where the woman had walked from he saw him…
Trunks stared at Gohan who stood there looking serious and hopeful in mute shock. Moments later he snapped out of his daze and his eyes began to water. "G-Gohan? You're alive?" Trunks whispered, unable to believe what his eyes were telling him.
"Yes… I'm sorry I didn't come earlier Trunks…" Gohan said sheepishly; he expected Trunks to react like everyone else who saw him alive and well, to break down in tears and run over to him but… what Trunks did do surprised Gohan so much he was caught completely off guard. Trunks, with tears still streaming down his face, roared in anger and powered-up to super-Saiyan. He flew at top speed and smashed his fist against Gohan's jaw so hard that it sent the older Saiyan flying backwards and skidding across the ground.
"YOU BASTARD!" Trunks wailed, flying at him again, this time Gohan was prepared and defended himself from Trunks' onslaught. "How could you put me through torment for three years? What the hell is the matter with you!?" Trunks howled trying his hardest to beat Gohan to a pulp. Gohan dodged Trunks but was surprised by how deadly the boy had become.
"Trunks! Please calm down!" Gohan said, trying to speak over Trunks' rage. Trunks snarled and shot Ki blasts but Gohan slapped them away as he flew back, trying to dodge the younger man.
"I hate you! I hate you!!" Trunks said as he rammed himself into Gohan, smashing his head against the older Saiyan's chest. Gohan caught Trunks, unfazed by the attack and held his quaking form. Trunks finally did break down, weeping and punching his old master's chest. Gohan set them both down on the ground, continuing to hold Trunks by the arms. Trunks eventually reverted back to his normal state, stopped hitting him and slumped against Gohan's chest - letting the much bigger man cradle him and hug him.
"I'm sorry little brother… I really really am… I know I don't deserve your forgiveness but… please…" Gohan said, feeling his own tears roll down his cheeks.
"Why… why didn't you ever show me that you were still alive? Why did you put me through such misery? I thought you were dead! I wanted find the androids and let them kill me so I could be with you! Why? WHY?" Trunks sobbed, not caring if he sounded like he did when he was fourteen. Gohan sighed shakily and held the boy tighter.
"Because when I saw you transform… I-I knew there was nothing left I could teach you… nothing more that I already didn't know… I became useless to you… I saw your progress and knew that if I interfered it would have been for nothing… you had a drive, a purpose, and it made you strong – now look at what you did! You became stronger than I was and defeated the androids easily! You have no idea how proud I am of you." Gohan said as he wept. Trunks looked up at the sincerely guilty and proud look in his mentor's eyes and his rage subsided.
"But… Gohan… you aren't useless to me! You're my best friend! My brother! My master!" Trunks said as he finally got control over his self. Gohan smiled sadly and wiped his own tears away.
"Thank you… it means a lot to hear that from you…" Gohan said softly.
"Of course…" Trunks replied.
"…Trunks? If… if you truly feel like I am not worthless to you anymore…" Trunks shook his head violently. Gohan smiled and continued, "Then, would you permit this old Saiyan to fight along side you?" Gohan asked playfully but still cautiously, unsure if Trunks forgave him enough to allow him yet. Much to Gohan's relief Trunks finally smiled again, wiping his tears from his eyes.
"You don't even have to ask ...Master… just don't… don't "die" again okay? I don't… I don't think I could take it again…" Trunks said, straining with the memory. Gohan sighed sadly and nodded.
"Okay Trunks… I promise - no recklessness from me again okay?" Gohan promised with a soft smile. Trunks sighed in relief and allowed himself to finally relax, walking over to hug his best friend again. Gohan returned the hug and then motioned for them to head inside. "I'd like you to meet someone." He said and he and Trunks walked inside.
As they headed inside Trunks finally noticed something odd about his big brother, besides how incredibly different he looked in general. "Um… Gohan… what's up with the tail?"
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End A/N: Wow… Trunks certainly was pissed off! I wonder what his reaction to Videl will be? :D