I DON'T OWN DBZ AT ALL
CHAPTER 3
24 hours later the raven haired pair returned from their training. They both exited from the chamber wearing the same saiyan clothing that Bulma had gave them for their training for the fight against Cell. Gohan knew Videl wouldn't believe him about the room anyway so he brought a suit for himself and Videl. Inside the chamber Gohan told Videl everything he knew of his father's adventures before his parents' marriage and everything from the appearance of Raditz to the defeat of Cell. At first she was skeptical about everything, but she believed it before the end of the training. Gohan trained Videl hard and he assumed she would be as strong as 18, but would probably lose in a fight because 18 never tired because she was an android. In raw power though it would be a tie. Gohan also trained himself as well and managed to be able to control the power of his super saiyan 2 form. During his fights against Cell and Bojack he needed to be angry and release all his power at once, but now he could call on the power just as easily as he could his full powered super saiyan form. Videl also cured Gohan of his shyness around girls, but fortunately for him he didn't turn out like Yamcha. Gohan would flirt with and tease Videl, but he knew she was the only girl he liked. Although they haven't gone on their first date yet, they have become a couple.
The two exited the room, when they sensed two power levels. To Gohan the stronger one felt very familiar and he could tell who it was, but the second was vaguely familiar. Videl sensed two power levels, one that was close to Gohan's level and another that was weaker than her, but stronger than when she first started training with Gohan.
The couple looked up to see a ship landing in front of them.
"Trunks?" Gohan said
"You know them Gohan?" Videl asked
"The stronger one is Trunks from the future, but the second one I don't know." Gohan said
Before they could continue their conversation the two time travelers got out of the ship.
"Gohan?" Trunks said in shock
"Videl/You?" Gohan and the two Videls said at the same time. Trunks looked to Gohan's side and saw a younger version of the girl that traveled with him.
"What's going on Gohan/Is that a younger me?" The dual Videl's said
"What's going on Trunks? Has something happened in the future? Why have you returned?" Gohan asked. He didn't mean to sound harsh, but he assumed the worst from seeing his friend return from the future.
"I guess I should start from the beginning. Before I came back in time the first time to defeat Frieza, I had fought the androids. After my defeat at their hands, I was saved by Videl. She took me home and stayed until I was healed. In that time we became good friends. After my defeat, I knew I had to use mother's time machine to go back in time. It was the only way since I wasn't strong enough to defeat them. From the time I recovered until my departure I trained myself and Videl. My own skill showing little to no increase, but Videl showed great results. I returned afterwards and we trained some more. The thought of hope filled to the point where I would sometimes forget the androids. It caused me to form a relationship with Videl. When I realized this I told her that I didn't want an official relationship until the androids were destroyed. That was when she told me that this was something I would have to do myself. I wondered why she said that, but she explained to me that her and mother's theory was that my time traveling had only created an alternate timeline parallel to our own. I thought it was weird that when I returned nothing had changed. After that I knew that I would have to return to the past help you guys defeat your androids and then return home stronger because of it. I would then have the necessary power to destroy the androids and protect the earth. I returned to the past again. When I returned home after you defeated Cell, I was able to destroy the androids. I couldn't find Cell though. I returned to the past again and you fought Bojack. When I returned home for the last time, I felt a funny feeling. I assumed it was Cell, so I went to it. Confident that I was strong enough to defeat him in his first form. I arrived to find nothing at all. Before I knew it, I felt of surge of power coming from home. I knew that it was Videl and Cell. I powered up to my ascended form and rushed home. When I arrived I saw Videl bruised and on the ground, but my mom was dying and being absorbed by Cell. I saw red and powered to super saiyan 2. I couldn't save my mother, but I avenged my time, today is the day of the anniversary of my mentor's death. I wanted to do something, but I couldn't think of what. Videl said maybe I should do something for you. Your gift is on the way. I would assume it's been around 7 years since I was gone right?" Trunks asked after explaining his story. He as well as Videl shed a few tears at the mention of Bulma, indicating that the pain was still fresh.
"You're right it has been 7 years. I'm sorry about Bulma." Gohan said, trying to console his friend
"It's alright. I'll never forget her, but I have to remember that she's in other world with dad and all her friends watching down on me. What are you two doing here anyway?" Trunks asked
"After 7 years of being home schooled mom finally let me go to high school, but it was in Hercule city..." Gohan started
"Hercule city?" Trunks and future Videl asked
"Hercule took credit for my defeat of Cell and they changed Orange star city to Hercule city. On my way to school I saw some thugs robbing a bank and shooting their guns at the police and innocent people. I wasn't going to let them continue, so I powered up to super saiyan and defeated them. That started rumors, so I went to Bulma for help. I didn't want people finding out it was me and trying to find out my secrets. Vegeta at first told me to do what I was going to do without hiding, but I explained to him the problem with that and he agreed. Bulma and Vegeta said it would be better then to wear my gi and fight crime as a super saiyan. Bulma also said to wear glasses to school to further mask my identity. Videl here put some pieces together and came to the conclusion that I was the gold fighter. I decided to tell her because I could tell she wouldn't give up. I explained everything to her and then trained her in the chamber. That way we could get closer, I could train a little, and she could get some training done with ki. If I was to judge her I'd say in raw power, she's as strong as 18, but would probably lose that fight because 18 doesn't tire. I also mastered my super saiyan 2 transformation. Before I needed to be angry and release all the power at once, but now I can access it as easily as going super saiyan." Gohan said
"Who's that?" Gohan asked as he as well as the others sensed another power source.
"Your gift." Trunks said to the shock of Gohan and the younger Videl.
Another time machine landed and out popped Trunks when Gohan first met him.
"Long time no see Gohan." Young Trunks said with a smile. Although he isn't the same Trunks, he does remember meeting Gohan when he was younger.
"There are four maybe six timelines now Gohan. I understand the time machine enough to traverse the different timelines that were created. I'm not sure if that would be possible for anyone else, since I think the only working time machines end up here. The timeline where Trunks is killed by Cell is the original, whereas your's and the others were created from time traveling. This Trunks is from a time where he traveled back in time and was able to turn off the androids. He returned to his future and turned off his androids as well, but he didn't encounter Cell, so he wasn't prepared for Cell. I saved him from Cell, but Cell was still able to kill that timeline's Bulma as a distraction and take the time machine." Older Trunks said
"I'm sorry to hear that, but if Cell took the time machine where did that one come from?" Gohan asked
"That's the time machine that the Cell you defeated used." Older Trunks said
"I don't mean to be rude, but you said that he was Gohan's gift. What did you mean by that?" Younger Videl asked
"We didn't mean for that timeline's Bulma to be killed, but our plan was to bring Trunks here to be what neither had." Older Videl said
"A friend of the same age." Older Trunks said
"Not that I don't like the thought, but is he fine with this?" Gohan asked as he looked toward the younger Trunks
"I am. If mom didn't die, if the androids were still alive then no I would be against it, but it happened and there's nothing left for me in that timeline. The people are safe there with the androids gone. They don't need me anymore. From what Trunks has told me, his timeline simply started to rebuild with the androids gone. My timeline can just do the same." Younger Trunks said
"Now that that is settled, unfortunately we have to go. I told ChiChi and Ox King we'd stop by after all this." Older Trunks said as he embraced Gohan and his younger alternate version.
"Good luck in life." Older Trunks said as he shot a ki blast at the time machine that he didn't use.
"What was that for?" Gohan asked
"All these timelines came from the use of one time machine. I'm destroying both of these before they can cause anymore damage." Older Trunks said as he and his Videl, who embraced and said her goodbyes to the younger Videl, hopped in their time machine and went back home. to destroy their time machine and live the rest of their lives the way they wanted to. Hopefully peaceful.
"That was something." A voice called out. It sounded familiar to the males
"Dad?" Gohan asked
"It's me son. Hello Trunks and Videl." Goku said
"Hey Goku." Trunks replied
"Hi." Videl said, she knew how he was doing this, but never expected to hear Gohan's father's voice ever in life.
"It's good that you've gotten stronger son, because I want to fight you, as well as Trunks and Vegeta and Piccolo. I also want to see everyone too." Goku said
"But you're dead dad. How are you going to do that?" Gohan asked
"I've done a lot of good deeds in my life, so Baba got me an entire week on earth. It doesn't start until the day of the world martial arts tournament though." Goku said
"You're really coming back dad?" Gohan asked
"Yep. I can't wait either. Make sure to tell everyone for me though." Goku said
"We will Goku." Trunks said. He was happy that he would be able to test his strength out on his fellow saiyans, who he knew to be a lot stronger compared to the time he spent with them before returning to his timeline.
"Thanks. I'll see you later." Goku said as his voice faded away
"Alright, let's go tell everyone. Let's start with my house though." Gohan said as Trunks nodded and decided to walk towards the edge.
"You coming?" Trunks called back
"If you come back we can get there faster." Gohan said in excitement. He was eager to show his friend the skill that Goku taught him during their year in the chamber. A skill he didn't get to use too often. Trunks walked back over.
"Place your hands on me. See you later Piccolo." Gohan said as Piccolo walked out and waved. He knew about Gohan's training as well and unintentionally listened in on Gohan's conversation. That was one less person who needed to hear the news.
Trunks was shocked that Piccolo was so close and he didn't detect him. What was about to happen next shocked him even more.
A second after Trunks looked at Piccolo, which shocked Videl, because she had never seen Piccolo in person, the trio appeared outside Gohan's home.
"When did you learn the instant transmission?" Trunks asked after he got over the shock.
"Dad taught me during our time in the chamber. He said it could be useful." Gohan said
Upon arriving outside the home Gohan could hear his younger brother's voice.
"Mommy I can sense Gohan again and he's outside with two other strong people." Gohan said. Upon Gohan's disappearance Chichi went berserk. She tried to contact everyone she knew, but noone answered her calls. What she didn't know was that Bulma called everyone upon learning of Gohan's plan and told them to not answer Chichi's calls. Upon getting no answers she told Goten to keep his senses open for Gohan.
"Who is that?" Trunks asked
"That's my little brother Goten. He was born a year after you." Gohan said.
Chichi immediately rushed outside to see her son, who looked slightly older, the boy from the future known as Trunks, and a young black haired female that looked Gohan's age. She was holding hands with her son.
"Hey mom. Sorry I was gone so long. I was with Videl in the time chamber." Gohan explained
"Who is she and why were you in the chamber together?" Chichi asked, ignoring Trunks.
Gohan explained everything that happened to his mother starting from his first unofficial appearance as the gold fighter, and ending with the conversation they had with Goku. Although he only summarized the events in the chamber because he knew his mother wouldn't approve.
Chichi was happy that her son found someone for him like she did with Goku, but she disliked the way they went about it. Upon hearing of who she was though all dislike for their actions left her mind. She was weirded out that the Trunks she met years ago and Gohan were practically dating the same girl. She was also sad for the death of Bulma, the mother of the Trunks in front of her.
Chichi had been so lost in their story she didn't notice that Goten wasn't downstairs where she left him.
"Goten, come meet Gohan's girlfriend, and Trunks." Chichi called upstairs. Goten timidly walked downstairs and hid behind his mother.
"He's just shy. Say hi Goten." Chichi said
"Hi. Does this mean your my new sister?" Goten asked. He was shy at first, but his curiosity got the better of him.
"Yes." Videl said eagerly. She knew she wasn't ready to get married anytime soon, especially without her father meeting Gohan, but she didn't want to deny the young boy.
Goten yelled in excitement and tackle hugged his new sister.
"Why do you like my friend Trunks?" Goten asked as he looked at Trunks
"Remember when I told you about a boy from the future came to help us against the androids and Cell, Goten?" Gohan asked as Goten nodded.
"This is him. He is your friend Trunks, but from a future where you weren't born." Gohan explained simply as possible.
Goten, being smart for his age because of Chichi, understood and he tackle hugged Trunks as well.
They were enjoying themselves until Gohan spoke up.
"Alright let's head out so we can tell the others. We'll make Capsule corp the last stop." Gohan said
"Alright, but's let's fly this time." Trunks said as Gohan nodded.
They left and flew to Kame house. Although 18 and Krillin knew of Gohan's trip into the chamber they weren't told of his reasons or that he had someone with him.
"Krillin, 18, master Roshi!" Gohan called out as the trio exited the house with a three year old blond girl on 18's hip.
"Hey Gohan. Trunks? What's going on?" Krillin asked
Gohan explained his reasons for going in. Krillin tried to tease him a little, but Gohan was unteasable. 18 just smirked at the kid that defeated Cell growing up.
After Krillin's attempts at teasing Gohan, he explained Trunks' situation and Goku's return.
"That's awesome, but I don't know if I should. I've been out of practice for while now." Krillin said
"Join Krillin. We can train before the tournament together." 18 said simply.
"Alright dear." Krillin said. He knew not to go against 18 on certain things. Fighting was just one of them. Although Krillin says he has been out of training for a while, he actually has been training often since moving into Kame house. 18 wanted to keep him in shape, but he never thought he was getting stronger. He assumed he was as strong as he was when Cell arrived. His reasoning for believing this was because his sparring partner was always 18. She never got tired and he couldn't sense any energy from her. He always assumed she was holding back for his benefit, which only made him love her more.
"Good so I'll see you both on the day of the tournament?" Gohan asked as the two nodded. The four then flew to where they detected Yamcha and Tien.
The two were told of everything and they were excited about the tournament and Goku's return, but sad at Trunks' story. They also laughed at the girlfriend situation. The two didn't see a strong chance of winning with the older saiyans and Piccolo involved, so they would just show up and be spectators.
After that they made their way to their final destination, Capsule Corp.
"Hey Gohan." Trunks said as he opened the door. When it fully opened he saw two more people. One he recognized from the news as Videl Satin. The older male looked like an older him. It freaked him out.
"Mom, Dad! Gohan and his friends are here." Trunks called out
The two entered the living room to see the group.
"Trunks?" Bulma said before she ran and hugged her son. She hadn't seen him in years. Vegeta just smiled at his son. Trunks (AN: Kid Trunks) was just weirded out. First his mother called his name and then hugged the guy that looked like him and then his father smiled at the same person. What was going on?
Gohan and Future Trunks explained everything to the group of three. Kid Trunks, who was filled in, was shocked. Vegeta showed almost invisble signs of sadness of a different version of Bulma dying. It may not have been the one standing next to him, but it was Bulma nonetheless. Bulma showed visible signs of sadness. They later showed excitement at Goku's return for obvious different reasons.
"Kakarot is returning? I have to train harder, come on Trunks, both of you(This first training is the one where Vegeta will discover Trunks' and Goten's ability to transform into a super saiyan.)" Vegeta said as he and his sons walked off to train more.
Bulma just smiled at Vegeta's actions. She always admired Vegeta's drive. He knew what he wanted and went after it. Unlike Chichi she held no contempt against her man for never getting a job because she knew that she would run Capsule corp soon and that the daughter that her and Vegeta had planned to have could take over after her.
"Trunks can I talk to you for a second? It's important." Gohan said as future Trunks looked at Vegeta, who nodded
Future Trunks and Gohan had a hurried and hushed conversation that left them smiling.
Videl later decide to return home and Gohan flew with her. He teleported home afterwards. Hercule accepted her excuse of being out training. He was oblivious to the fact the she was plotting the big reveal of her boyfriend to her father as well as the fact that she knew he didn't beat Cell. She didn't want to hurt her father emotionally with that, but she figured that would be the best way for him to accept Gohan.
Gohan returned home as well and planned to train with his little brother, who Chichi allowed to enter the tournament since Kid Trunks was joining as well