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Programming
Trunks stood up and grabbed the hilt of his sword, pulled it out and got into his stance. "Android 16"
16 kept his stoic expression as he looked at his prey, he began speaking in a monotone voice. "You seem to know of me, I wish not to fight however my programming says that I must destroy you."
The young super saiyan raised an eyebrow at this. 'He was programmed to fight Goku, but who could have changed it?' The lone warrior looked around cringing in anger at the destruction, his eyes darted towards 16 with rage. "Well android was all this necessary?"
The android's expression did not falter. "Negative, I knew of your location once I was activated."
The son of Vegeta made a raging scowl towards his new foe. 'So your like 17 and 18, killing is just a game.' It feels as though the nightmare was starting al over again. Gripping the sword tightly he thought of all that transpired for him as well as the planet, half the population of the planet is already gone, even with the people brought back to life from the last year after he was killed. Just how many times will Dr Gero 's experiments terrorize the populace, his friends, his father all dead because of one mad man. The time traveler only had one thing to ask. "Who activated you, Dr Gero's lab is destroyed."
The robot is only attacking Trunks due to his programming, he is but a victim, he will answer his question though it will no doubt be his last. "Negative no one activated me, it was merely Dr Gero's computer that reconstructed me."
Trunks' eyes widened. "What, impossible androids 17 and 18 destroyed the lab once they exited, it was left in ruins so there's no way anything could have been left intact."
"Incorrect, the laboratory was merely covered in rubble, though most of his equipment was destroyed, Dr Gero's computer was still intact, it became active as soon as android's 17 and 18's signals were lost, not long after, it rebuilt me as well as update my programming, once I was tasked with destroying Goku, however due to him already being dead it changed my protocols with targeting you."
The lone warrior punched the ground in anguish, he should gone to the lab to take care of any chances that it was still there. Had he not he could have stopped 16 from being rebuilt, the time of peace must have gotten to him, first he gets killed by some giant insect creature now he might be killed again by some other android. 'How could I have been so careless?'
16 interrupted his thoughts. "Now I'm afraid it is time, I must destroy you." The android got into a fighting stance ready for battle. The data on his opponents battles with the androids filling him with counter measures against his techniques.
Trunks powered hip his golden aura surrounding him, he has no idea how powerful 16 is due to never facing him in the past, however he hopes he's nowhere near as powerful as the twins he faced. With a battle cry he charged at his slashing sword down on his right shoulder.
The synthetic android lifted his arm blocking the blade, making it shatter against it.
The lone warrior looked to see his blade broken, a feeling of deja-vu filled him just like when he tried to blindside against the past android 18 he was again without a weapon. A hard punch interrupted his thoughts sending him flying, he tried to catch himself but was kicked in the back from the large android sending him crashing to the ground.
Trunks was on his hands and knees as he tried to stand up, rubbing his head in pain. 'Impossible, he's stronger than either 17 or 18.' This is yet another battle he cannot win.
The mechanical warrior was in front of him, with no other option the saiyan focuses on avoiding his attacks, however his speed is much too fast for him, 16 punches his face twice then shoulder bashes him sending him flying, the android vanished, reappearing behind him landing a solid kick to his back sending him to the ground.
The time traveler is covered in wounds, his left eye swollen shut. "Damn it, no other choice." He can barely keep his super saiyan form, any other attack like that and he'll really be at his mercy. The young fighter looks to see the fully synthetic android coming at him, standing up he thrust his hand down creating a smoke screen. 'Now's my chance!' Knowing he cannot win he tries to escape in order to fight another day.
16 easily saw through the smoke with his advanced optic sensors, however odd symbols came to his eyes. Forcing him to stop for a moment.
Trunks flew off behind the nearest building and reverted to his normal state. The young warrior remembers the past that 16 was able to detect energy signatures levels unlike 17 or 18. Suppressing his power level he tries to feel for the android hoping he would leave.
The tall android looks to his right, peculiar symbols appearing in his eyes. "Understood, adjusting to new programming protocols." He spoke in his monotone voice.
The half saiyan manages to catch what he said due to his sensitive hearing catching on to what he said. 'New programming protocols?' He shook his head. 'I should get out of here, now.' However in his current state all he can do is limp away as the android's gaze was away from him.
16 started floating. The android looked down at the ruins of Amenbo Islan. For some reason he decided to inform Trunks with a loud voice. "You are fortunate, my programing has appeared to switch targets, however once that is completed I believe it will switch on you once again, changing locations with your mother is advisable." The stoic expression never left his face. "For your sake I hope you and I never cross paths again." And with that the android took off at fast speeds.
Trunks watched as the android left, thankful that he did, but he was still curious. 'Who besides me would Dr Gero target?' He was the one who destroyed 17 and 18, with the remote that is. Goku's dead who else would 16 want to target? The lone warrior shook his head, he'll have to worry about that later, he needs to get to Dr Gero's lab and destroy that computer. Using what little strength he has left the warrior floats cringing at the pain. "I should probably take care of these wounds first, no telling if he'll come after me or not." He hears a humming sound heading for him, he looks to see his mother's plane coming. A sigh of relief escaped him. "Thank you mother." Of course he will have some explaining to do.
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18 gave an irritated look. "No."
17 made a frown and gave a groan. "Oh come on sis, it's not like we're going to you know, blast the place only go in take a sofa or two, then leave, no one will know we were there."
"I don't care." The platinum blonde said bluntly. "We are not stealing, end of discussion."
The raven haired android sighed in annoyance. "It's better than what we use to do."
The female cyborg pinched the bridge of her nose completely annoyed by her brother's suggestion. "Why did I even ask you?"
The male twin shrugged his shoulders. "I know you wouldn't have a problem with this if we weren't being controlled."
18 gave an even greater sigh of annoyance.
Suddenly a crash came at the entrance shaking the lab a bit. 17 and 18 looked to see a male twice as tall as either twin, with a red Mohawk, green armor, and a black spandex under suit.
Both twins looked at the android curiously keeping their cool at this person. 17 was the first to speak. "Well someone knows how to make an entrance, and who might you be?" The male cyborg asked, then spotted the symbol. "Hey sis check it out, I think we got another android."
18 looked to see the red ribbon army symbol on the left side of his armor. "Who are you?"
16 replied in a monotone voice. "I am android 16, my programming requires you to come with me."
Both androids glared and frowned at that. They two were programmed and did it accordingly without knowing, they hate the thought of another android obeying it's accursed demands.
The deadly beauty raised an eyebrow."16? I thought Dr Gero got rid of the earlier models."
Her brother nodded but gave an amused smirk. "Same here, and he's here telling us what to do, funny." The physically young man's retinal scanners built into his eyes began to analyze the giant, looking through Dr Gero's records. "If Dr Gero's data is correct either of us is much stronger than this model."
The silent giant did not speak only got into a fighting stance.
The female twin looked at him. Knowing what it's like to be controlled by some programming she decided to reason with him or it. "16, I'm sure you don't really want to do that, we know what it's like to be controlled, so please don't do this."
17 hadn't moved only looking at 16 with crossed arms. His sister may feel pity for the android but he doesn't, all androids above 10 to 16 were simply machines while he and his sister are cyborgs. He doubts this tin can be convinced not to follow its purpose.
"Negative, it is my programming that gives me purpose to function, I'm afraid I must have you both to come with me." 16 said looking at either twin.
The male cyborg stepped in front of 18. "Let me handle this." The scarfed teenager pointed at himself with an amused smirk. "Look your looking at the greatest android, you really should reconsider giving us orders."
The towering robot spoke nothing only walking towards them.
17 shrugged his shoulders. "Oh well, say goodbye." The black haired android said getting into a stance. "Say why don't we take this outside?" Both 17 and 18 were formally human they much prefer being outside rather than a cave.
Not giving any warning 16 grabbed his right wrist, pointing his right arm upwards and blasts the ceiling with a full power energy blast disintegrating the mountain covering the lab. The fully mechanical warrior floated backwards away from the lab.
18 made a groan. "Fully mechanical or not he's a male, destroying things even when he doesn't have to."
Her brother sighed. "Well there goes our hiding place." He said looking at his opponent eager for a fight. 17 couldn't help but smirk in anticipation. It feels so long since he had to fight, from his time in otherworld to his 'rebirth' he hasn't had a good fight since the purple haired kid. Though he was controlled he can still remember having fun fighting him and his friends. A frown formed at his face at the thought, memories of him killing them, but he smirked keeping his cool at the coming battle. "Alright big guy, ready to be turned to scrap?" He asked getting into a stance.
The fully synthetic android said nothing as it got ready for battle.
Android 18 stood at the sidelines to watch the fight, knowing her brother wouldn't want any help, maybe need it she decided to watch how things play out between the two.
Android 17 flew at 16 at half his capacity wanting to test if the robot could give a good fight. The crystal eyed male through a punch only for it to be caught by the red mow hawked android. 'Fast.'
16 backhanded the cyborgs legs causing him to fall over in pain, then upper cut him sending him flying, he then vanished and appeared above him smashing his balled fists on him sending him crashing to the ground forming a crater.
The female android looked with a raised eyebrow. '17's only toying with him, but still 16 is winning effortlessly.' Both of them are supposed to be the ultimate androids, it shouldn't be possible for an earlier model to be this strong.
A shout was heard as 17 flew out at full speed a few feet in front of the android. The combatant wiped some blood with his right sleeve from under his lips, an amused smirk portrayed on his face. "Impressive, it looks like your stronger than anything Dr Gero's data would suggest, well I suppose we'll have to be extra careful now wont we."
16's usual expression did not waver at that. "You two must come with me, I wish not to ham you unless necessary."
"Hmph, ooh scary." He said mockingly then frowned. "Sorry but no thanks, your probably malfunctioning, do you really think I was fighting all out just then?"
"Negative I know you are only fighting at half your maximum."
17 was slightly startled at that, but smiled anyway. "Well then I guess I'll just have to dismantle you." Now at full throttle he charged at 16 with all he had, throwing punches that were easily swayed, much to his frustration, then was kicked to the face sending him flying.
The fully mechanical android caught up to him and slammed an elbow on his head sending him crashing to the ground. Android 17 immediately stands up and tries to block a punch only to feel pain in his arms as he blocked just one, then his chin is uppercut sending him cartwheeling.
16 flies towards him only to sway a kick from android 18, the robot grabs her ankle and slams her into the ground, then gets a blindside blast from 17 forcing him to let go of her.
Both twins jump back from the surprisingly stronger android. 17 chuckled lightly. "Well that was unexpected."
18 only nodded in agreement. "Is there anything Dr Gero's data got right?"
The brother shrugged his shoulders. "Probably not, we might want to stop with the one on one stuff."
His sister nodded getting into her stance.
16 charges after them as the twins charged him, beginning a 2 on 1 battle.
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Trunks is in the plane with his mother, explaining what happened with the new android. "And that's the whole story mom."
Bulma flying the plane shook her head at this. "Oh that damn Dr Gero, even when those two monsters' gone another one takes their place, we should probably let the world know as soon as we get home."
"Wait mom, I need to get to Korin's." The saiyan grabbed his mother's shoulder.
The woman looked to Trunks. "Korin's?" The scientist gave him a doubtful look. "You do know he hasn't had any senzu beans for a while right?"
He nodded. "I know mom, but if Dr Gero's computer is still intact we need to destroy it as soon as possible."
The blue haired human pinched the bridge of her nose for the stress. "Oh alright, let's go."
A smile spread across his face. "Thanks mom."
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Meanwhile unknown to them two cyborgs and a robot have begun their battle, 17 and 18 throw punches and kicks at 16 left and right, who is blocking them all much to their frustration, they had no idea Dr Gero had another more powerful android created. The fully metal android backhanded them both sending them crashing against a mountain.
17 cringed, never has he felt this much pain, not even Gohan was capable of such. The raven haired android got out of the crater along with his sister.
Both twins looked at one another. 18 gave a nod, which 17 returned in confirmation, they both glared at their fellow android.
16 floating a few feet away from them decided to speak. "You two may have power, but resistance is not recommended, following me is advisable."
18 decided to find out just what does the brute want with them. "How about you tell us what is it you want?"
"No harm will come to you, Dr Gero's computer has programmed me to bring you to it in order to properly reprogram you."
Both twins eyes were widened at this, 17 was the one to reply. "You mean you want to have us going back to the way we were before."
"Incorrect." 16 said.
They raised their eyebrows at this.
"I desire to complete my programming for it is my purpose to function, that is why I granted your desire to battle outside away from the computer in order to keep it functioning so that it may reprogram you once you are incapacitated."
18's eyes were shaking, the memories what she did under the programming's control were rushing through her mind. Countless innocence dying again by her hands, with the programming gone she and 17 are free, but now they could go back, with the programming she would no longer feel guilty, she shook her head in defiance. "There's no way we're letting that happen!"
Her brother smirked and got into his stance. "This is who we are, were not going to let Dr Gero or his computer control us, we'll be sure to destroy it after we deal with you."
"It makes little difference, I must complete my programming." The machine got into his stance ready to resume the fight.
17 floated with two powerful energy balls and through them at 16 who merely blocked them. However 18 came and through a punch to his face, the male twin elbowed his back, the platinum blonde smashed her balled fists against his back sending crashing to the ground.
16 started to stand up from the crater seeing the twins back to back firing a joined energy blast at him, the robot quickly deflected it however 18 elbowed him in the face sending him flying, then she flew after him along with 17 both throwing punches and kicks at the mechanical warrior.
17 swept kicked him, then he shoulder bashed him as 18 head butted him sending him on the ground. They then flew up and pointed their palms at the android.
18 however hesitated for a moment, this was the attack they used to kill Gohan.
"18!"
She looked to her brother who was giving a serious look for once, the deadly beauty nodded, now was not the time, they looked down at their fellow android and fired a barrage of energy blasts down at him.
They stopped the blasts as the area became covered in smoke. Both androids looked down waiting for the smoke to clear in order to see the remains of their opponent. Not wishing to be sneak attacked both androids thrust opened palms in front of them sending an air pressure to clear the dust. With the area clear the see 16 lying on his back looking up, he didn't even look damaged other than a line of blood like substance under his lip.
17 chuckled. "Well glad that's over." He looked to his sister. "Come on we got a computer to take care of."
18 shook her head and aimed her hands at the android. "Not yet, lets get rid of what's left." Yellow energy appeared from her hands.
Her brother shrugged his shoulders and aimed his hands at the down android. "If you say so."
16 thrust his fists at them and both hands were literally rocketed out of his arms their knuckles smashing against their faces, the hands came back to the robot and reattached themselves back onto his arms. The metallic fighter then charged the twins who were still recovering, he threw a kick to 17's stomach and smashed his fist into 18's face sending both twins crashing to the ground.
TAC Dr Gero's fully robotic creation landed on the ground a few feet in front of the twins. At first he made no action, almost as if hesitating. A voice in his thought circuits was heard.
"Bring those traitors to me."
16 began walking towards them when 17 stood up and aimed an outstretched hand to him.
"Photon flash!"
A narrow yellow energy wave fired at his opponent; however it was merely swatted aside as if it was nothing. The blast caused a yellow explosion which caused a gust of wind that blew the cybernetic warrior's hair. The cyborg glared angrily at the robot, never has he been easily cast aside by any opponent he's faced, even when he was manipulated by the Dr's programming he's always been proud of his strength to handle the earth's greatest warriors. With no other option 17 made an X with his arms in an attempt to defend himself from whatever the mechanical warrior had planned.
"I-impossible" He said cringing at the pain he's feeling from 16's previous attack.
16 kept his serious expression looking down at his opponent. The robot flew forward and vanished and reappeared behind him, he gave a hard back handed against the partial human.
17 went down. "Aaaah" He grunted in pain as he fell over.
16 grabbed the back of his shirt and caught the fist of android 18 with his other hand.
18 glared at the synthetic android, she tried to throw another punch but was met with a hard head-butt from the robot, sending her skidding across the floor. The platinum blond stood up clutching her head looking at her enemy, holding 17 under his right arm. "You'll let him go if you know what's good for you." She said once she got into her stance.
16 stared at her with an emotionless expression. "I cannot, my programming must be completed at all cost."
18's scowl deepened at that. "You won't be functioning when I'm done with you."
"That is unlikely."
The female android took an unconscious step back, knowing his power. Since he's an infinite energy model like herself and 17 then it won't be long before he knocks her out as well as her brother.
Just then 17 opened his eyes and elbowed 16's abdomen causing him to stumble releasing his grip on him, the cyborg then blast a full power energy wave to his face making him stumble back even more, his sister joined in and kicked the machine away into a mountain.
18 smirked and looked to her brother. "Never knew you would play possum."
17 chuckled a bit. "Oh whatever." He said as he concentrated energy into his hands as did 18. With glares they fired a barrage of energy blasts at the mountain 16 was in. Another yellow explosion was created at this, both cyborgs stopped and stood back to back.
The twins were aware that neither are capable of fighting this new android alone, also they don't have energy sensors, another thing to curse Dr Gero for. They kept their eyes opened for him, ready to blast him again the moment he shows up.
A few moments passed when 18 spoke. "Do you think we got him?"
"I don't know do you see any spare parts lying around?"
"No."
"Then we didn't get him."
18 pinched the bridge of her nose. "This is so annoying."
17 gave a chuckle. "Maybe he had an oil leak."
"Now's not the time for your jokes keep looking."
"Yeah, yeah."
17 looked around with his pupils, then he looked up. "18, above."
18 was about to ask then she looked up and saw 16 with handless arms pointed down at them. "What is he-"
Yellow artificial energy charged from 16's arm holes. "Hell flash!" A yellow energy blast came down at the twins who's eyes were widened. The blast struck the ground creating a giant explosion. The robot looked down with his stoic expression. He had only used enough power for them to live, had he used full power he would have gone against his programming. The crater he created was impressive but the sensors built into his eyes were not fooled.
17 and 18 stood in a joined purple force field. The android barrier, is capable of taking almost any amount of damage. The male cyborg smirked with amusement; this was the most fun he's had since he's been brought back. Not only that but he was in control not Dr Gero's programming making this much more enjoyable.
18 on the other hand is giving a more serious expression. Neither she nor her brother are going back to being the mindless puppets they were for the past 10 plus years. She will make sure of that.
16 stared down at the two then odd symbols appeared in his eyes. The super computer back at the lab is filling him with information on the two. This will make their attacks more predictable to him.
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Trunks was arrived at Korin tower updating the feline on what happened after quickly catching up with him. "And that's what happened, so do you have any senzu beans?"
The cat shook his head. "I'm afraid not, however I'm sure the new guardian can help you."
The saiyan rose an eyebrow. "New guardian?"
Bulma who was in the jet floating in front of the tower smiled. "Oh that's right, Dende remember?"
"Oh that's right he's taken Kami's place as the guardian of earth."
Bulma nodded at this. "That's right and he can heal people too, we should go to him instead."
"Right." Trunks nodded and turned to Korin. "It was good seeing you again I'll see you later Korin."
The cat nodded. "Likewise, be careful, if this android is as powerful you claim it to be don't go rushing in, once you recovered."
"I won't." And with that he floated over to the jet, being incapable of flying on his own for the time being.
Bulma closed the window of her jet and waved the cat goodbye as it ascended upward. In a few moments they were there, Trunks looked astounded at the place. A palace floating in the sky, this was new to him.
The jet landed on the floor of the lookout with a genie and a namekian about as tall as his mother.
Dende approached Trunks with a polite smile. "Hello you must be Trunks, my name is Dende, I'm glad to meet you, I only wish it was on better circumstances."
Despite the reason for being here he smiled meeting a new friend. "The same goes for me, all the same I'm happy to meet you."
The namek nodded as he approached the son of Vegeta. "I'll heal you right away, I sensed what happened from up here." He said as his hands glowed a brilliant yellow. His head turned to Bulma. "It's good to see you as well miss Bulma."
Bulma nodded. "Same here, since you know what's going on, do you think you can tell us how another android could have gotten here."
Dende shook his head. "I was only able to sense the people dying, when I looked down I saw it destroying buildings and killing innocent people." The young namek said. "I was only able to find out it was an android when Mr. Popo informed me."
Trunks made a sigh if relief when his energy returned in full force, with his wounds healed he stretched to make sure everything was alright, he made a glare. 'Again another one of Dr Gero's projects pops out of nowhere not a year after the others were dealt with.' The saiyan looked to Bulma. "Mom I'm heading to Dr Gero's lab."
Bulma nodded knowing her son. "Alright but you be safe young man, I don't want to have to find you beat up again."
Trunks smiled and nodded. "Don't worry I'll keep an eye out for the android, but wait." The young saiyan turned to Dende. "Do you have any idea where 16 is?"
The new namek shook his head. "I'm sorry, but without a life force to sense it's difficult to locate him I don't know where he is."
Bulma became worried at that. "Wait, but what if 16 is at the lab right now?"
Trunks turned to his mother. "I'll figure something out." He cuts in before she can speak. "We need to find the blue prints of 16, there wasn't any in the past but hopefully there are here in this timeline."
Bulma smiled at an idea. "Wait how about you use the remote for 17 and 18?"
Trunks shook his head. "I don't think that would work, 16 is fully mechanical he probably has a different shut down device in him then those two."
The scientist sighed and pulled out a remote. "Just take it just in case."
Trunks took the remote and put it in the new capsule corp jacket he's wearing. "I'll be back, stay here just in case." He said as he began running to the edge, and took off flying.
Bulma went to the edge and shouted. "Stay safe!"
Trunks turned as he heard. "Of course!" He yelled as he kept flying. The young saiyan kept his eyes opened for the android, Dende said that he cant sense any more people dying so that means he's nowhere near a city, hopefully it will stay that way until his mother can create a new shut off switch. But there is one thing that comes to mind. "Who is 16 targeting now?"
It looks like Trunks caught a lucky break with other androids 17 and 18 however aren't so lucky. Can the two of them together possibly defeat the fully robotic android? Or will the cyborgs became programmed once again for Dr Gero's sick ambition? Also will their existence remain a secret to Trunks and the others after this ordeal? Find out next time on Dragonball OT!
Ok so there you have it. Alright so I hope I did good on the fight here which will continue on the next chapter. I hope you thought 18 or even 17 were coming to help Trunks, I wanted to be surprising.
Now for my reviewers.
Gesto- Thx for your support. Yeah but some people always say poor 18 when she died but almost no one cared for 17. I know their different. 17 is the guy who keeps his cool and treats fighting like a game.
18 is a woman with sarcastic remarks and a calm demeanor.
So yeah of course there not the same person.
Also I intended for you to think that he was going o get help or not. I love giving surprises when I can.
Shadowwriter01- Thx I try to keep it great. Your prediction is possible, that's all I can say.
Now regaurding the strength of the androids and Gohan. We already PM'd about this but really it's hard to say what the strengths between the three of the them in the 'History of Trunks' film. Either of us can be right.
Well sadly I only got two reviewers for this week. But that's ok I like writing. See you guys next week, or maybe sooner.
Have an awesome day. :)