Chapter 10: Another Time, Another Place

It was morning and 18 had left before 18 got up. Bulma was in the kitchen drinking coffee when Trunks walked in.

Bulma: "Good morning Trunks. It looks like you slept in a bit. 18 already left to help rebuild."

Trunks: "Oh she did…That's good. With both of us helping out it shouldn't take that much longer for all the cities to get back to normal. A lot of them are in good condition now. I'm going to go soon too."

When Trunks returned home 18 was already there. He walked in on 18 and Bulma cooking on the stove. He was barley in the door way and they didn't notice him.

Bulma: "Thanks again 18 for helping me cook."

18: "It's no problem. I would feel bad staying here without lending a hand once in a while."

Trunks: "You two need any help?"

They turned around and saw Trunks.

Bulma: "No we're practically done her."

During this time the lookout was under attack. Dende was knocked to the ground and a large foot pressed down on his head, making him cry out.

Voice: "So guardian are you going to call him here? It'll be so much easier for us all if you do."

Dende struggling under his foot: "Forget it! I wont sell him out."

The intruder growled angrily: "Do you think I wont be able to find him on my own? I'll find him whether you call him here or not. This is just the fastest way. Besides, hi is the last defender of Earth. He's meant to fight me. I also don't think you would want any innocent people to end up dead because they got in our way while we were going to him. Now, this is your last chance! Call him now, or I'll crush you." (To show he was serious he pressed down harder.)

Dende: "All right! I'll get him to come here, just ease up so I can concentrate."

Intruder: "Good choice little toad."

Dende (closing his eyes): "Trunks are you there? Answer me please."

He waited a few moments, but received no response, so he tried again, but still didn't receive an answer.

Intruder: "What's the hold up?!"

Dende replied in pain as he added more pressure: "He's eating. Have you ever tried to get a Saiyan's attention while they're eating? It's not easy."

Intruder: "Well you better get his attention soon. I have precious little patience, and you've almost used it all up!"

Back at Capsule Corp Bulma and 18 were trying to enjoy their dinner but it was a little hard with Trunks gulping down all his food.

18: "Gees do you ever come up for air?"

Trunks looked up, but before he replied he heard Dende's voice.

Dende: "Trunks!"

Trunks: "Dende, what's wrong?

Bulma and 18 looked at Trunks with curiosity.

Dende: "Please come to the lookout fast! We've got a problem. We're under attack by a powerful enemy." (His voice faded.)

Trunks: "You kidding! Someone else is cause trouble?!"

18: "What?! Another one? But you just got rid of Vail!"

Trunks stood up slamming his hands on the table: "They never stop! When can we get some peace around here?! (He headed towards the door.) Let's go 18. We'll deal with this quickly and be done with it."

18: "Works for me."

Without so much as a goodbye the two of them took off, leaving Bulma with a mountain of dishes. Her main concern however was for her son.

Bulma: "Good luck you two, come back safely."

As Trunks and 18 approached the lookout, Trunks suddenly became aware of the intense power level that they were nearing.

Trunks: "Hey do you feel that 18?"

18: "Yes it looks like there's a few fighters up there. They all feel pretty strong, but one of their levels is intense."

Trunks: "Right, so when we get up there we need to be careful and don't underestimate them."

18: "Right."

Trunks: Whoever they are, the power I'm sensing seem familiar.

They landed upon the platform and received a shock. Whoever had come had sure made the place a wreak. They spotted Dende and Mr. Popo. They were lying beaten on the floor. Trunks and 18 ran over to them.

Trunks: "Hey are you guys okay?! Say something!"

Dende in pain: "Trunks…be careful…he's strong."

18: "Who did this?"

Intruder: "That would be me."

They turned to see someone exiting the sanctuary. He was a big man with teal colored skin, orange hair, and a scar across his face and he wasn't alone. With him were four others of the same race. Two looked powerful as well; both very big and very buff. For the last two, one was shorter than all the others and was wearing a turban. He was small and had a sadistic look in his eyes. The last one was a girl, a very attractive girl, but she had a wicked smile.

Trunks eyes widened. He thought to himself out loud, but only loud enough where 18 could hear him: "Can't be! They're dead…no not in this timeline. But why are they here now? (Trunks is remembering them from movie 9. In my story Trunks had this encounter in the other timeline while 18 was recovering from the injuries Cell gave her.)

Bojack: "So, you're Trunks."

18: "You know this guy?"

Trunks nodded: "He's Bojack."

Bojack: "I see my reputation proceeds me. Yes, I am indeed the mighty Bojack and these are my underlines, Bido, Bujin, Kogu, and Zangya."

18 muttered: "Nice to meet you. (she said sarcastically.) Now get out of here."

Bido: "But we came so far just to see you."

Zangya: "After all, we were sealed away for a very long time, so our master is itching for a good fight."

18 raised an eyebrow: "Sealed away?"

Trunks: "A long time ago Bojack here was trying to conquer the universe. He killed anyone who got in his way. The four Kais stepped in and sealed him and his followers is a star."

18: "Okay then, so how are they here?"

Trunks: "I haven't figured that out yet."

Bujin grinned: "You're actually the one to thank for that Trunks. Your explosion that killed Vail was powerful enough to reach us and release us from that star."

Trunks: "Even in death Vail causes trouble."

Bojack cracked his knuckles: "So let's get this started. (He then turned to his minions.) The Saiyan is mine. The four of you can decide amongst yourselves who fights the girl."

Kogu: "Why don't we all go for her at once?"

Zangya: "But it wont be any fun if it's not at least a little bit challenging."

Bujin: "Let's decide this fairly then. (the minions nodded and faced each other.) Ready?"

Minions: "Rock, paper, scissors!"

Trunks and 18 looked stunned.

Zangya and Bido faced each other and continued the game.

Zangya: "Scissors cuts paper. (She turned looking at 18.) I win."

Bojack: "Then it's decided. Time for some fun."

Trunks glanced at Dende and Mr. Popo, then back at Bojack.

Trunks: "You want to fight, that's fine with us, but lets do it somewhere else."

Bojack: "Because of them? I'll take care of them." (Raising his hand, he fired a blast at them.)

Trunks moved quickly, snatching them out of the way.

Trunks: "Can you guys fly?"

Mr. Popo: "I have a magic carpet." (He and Dende quickly got on when it arrived.)

Dende: "Good luck, you two." ( they flew off.)

Trunks directing his attention back at Bojack: "Look I wont be able to fight with my full strength up here. I'll be worried about damaging the lookout. If you want a real fight let's fly somewhere else."

Bojack: "Fine boy, but it better be worth it."

They all took off flying with Trunks and 18 in the lead.