Everyone who could fly without the use of a machine quickly took off, leaving the poor normal humans behind. Bulma, feeling irritated once more, de-capsulized her jet, jumped in with Yajirobe and flew.

When they reached the cave, it was decimated. Chucks of rock and metal lay everywhere. Towards the edge of the mess were three people – Androids 17, 18, and Dr. Gero. Android 18 was holding Dr. Gero up by the throat, feeling sick amusement at his fear and frantic struggles to get free.

"I am your creator!" He shouted uselessly. "Hah," Android 18 snorted, "then all the more reason to kill you." 17 was just smirking in the background. Agonized groans and screams were all that the scientist managed to get out before he could no longer make noise, due to a crushed throat.

"Hey, 18!" 17 said. "This is boring…. Let's go find someone more fun to play with." He had an evil look on his face, his eyes filled with demented delight. "Of course, 17. I'd love to." The look in her eyes mirrored her brother's.

The Z-gang was beyond disturbed. How could you kill someone in cold blood like that, no matter who they were? And with a smile on your face?

Trunks turned around, along with Kagome, and faced the misfit group of fighters, whispering angrily, "That is how ruthless they are. No matter who you are, they will cut you down. And for fun! This is a game to them!" His slightly effeminate features contorted more and more with every word.

"Oh, look who we have here." The group tensed and faced the voice, which was Android 18. "Goku and all his little friends." She paused for a moment. "Hm? I don't have two of you in my database. No matter. We'll fight you anyway, won't we, brother?"

"Hell yeah! What do you think I came here for, 18? A bingo party?"

"Wouldn't surprise me…" she muttered, but then looked at the Z Warriors.

"Let's fight."

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They got into their fighting stances. Who knew what was to come? Trunks's eyes hardened, Kagome noticed. He always did that before a fight, making his heart like stone. So whoever got hurt, it wouldn't matter to him. He'd merely keep going.

But that's beside the point. The fight started, and Trunks immediately turned Super. He knew how these… monsters worked. No one would have a chance if they couldn't go Super Saiyan.

Kagome soon saw a jet land near by, but the Androids didn't, for they were too concentrated on beating the Z-fighters to bloody pulps. Kagome ran over, told them to leave, and (after a convincing argument) Bulma and her baby left the area. Kagome jumped into the fight.

Trunks was being the most beat. He'd try, and try, and try, but nothing ever worked. He'd punch, 18 would deflect and knee him in the stomach. He'd kick, but 17 would catch his foot and throw Trunks before his leg even reached 18. And ki blasts? Forget it! The blasts were merely flicked away like bugs.

Finally, Trunks was so beat, he collapsed. His body and spirit broken, he fell to the floor, vulnerable and unconscious. "TRUNKS!" Kagome shouted. She ran over to where he had fallen, beaten and battered. The angered girl turned to Androids 17 and 18 and screamed. It was an ear-piercing, heartbreaking wail. A pink light emanated from her body, encompassing her, Trunks, and both Androids. When the light receded, there was an unconscious Kagome, a healed Trunks, and both Androids passed out on the rocky ground.

Not wasting this chance, the Z Warriors scooped up Kagome and Trunks and flew to Chi-Chi and Goku's home.

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(A/N: So, all will be revealed next chapter. It'll be a long one, I promise!)

(Please review. I really do take them to heart and enjoy reading them, whether I reply or not~)

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