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Breaking Time
Iolite and Lazuli stood far from each other.
They were standing over some grass lands ready to battle.
Iolite was wearing a green jacket with a black shirt, pants and a belt Trunks's with green and black shoes.
Lazuli was wearing a short sleeveless black jacket with a white shirt covering her midsection as well as black jeans.
"Don't hold back." She instructed her daughter and spread her arms in her fighting stance.
Iolite smiled and made a yell. Her long lavender hair spread apart and spiked in typical fashion, her eyes turned emerald green and she had become a Super Saiyan.
But she didn't stop there and kept powering up.
Lightning sparks spread all over her body and her hair spiked even further, with a final yell she finally settled into her Super Saiyan 2 state.
Lazuli smiled seeing her daughter getting better with this new level of power.
Ever since Baby she had dedicated herself to her training, pushing herself constantly, insistering her parents for sparring matches.
"Here I come mom!" Iolite yelled as she jumped towards her mother.
Lazuli rose an arm to block a kick aiming for her head. She was surprised by the impact,but she pushed her leg away and threw a fist.
Only for Iolite to duck and threw an uppercut.
The strike connected and sent her upward.
Iolite flew upwards and threw several strikes.
Lazuli collected herself and moved her arms blocking or evading all her strikes.
The young Saiyan was getting annoyed that she wasn't getting anywhere but she kept a stoic face like her mother to look for any sort of advantage.
Her Cyborg mother noticed and was impressed by that.
She gripped Iolite's arm and pulled before swinging her over her shoulder.
Iolite was tossed away from her.
And her mother flew towards her before smashing a kick againts her side, she then palm struck the side of her face and spun kick across her face making her head turn.
Lazuli then threw an elbow aiming for her check.
This time Iolite turned with the strike and countered with a kick aimed for Lazuli's cheek and threw a palm strike of her own across her cheek.
The daughter then performed four punches to her gut, she then flipped kicing up her mother's chin and smashed an elbow on top of her head sending the blonde downward.
Lazuli looked up to watch her daughter then aim her hands downward.
Iolite fired multiple pink energy shots, her Infinity Bullet down towards 18.
The Cyborg was caught off guard as the attacks rained down on her.
She pushed off the ground evading most of the energy shots hit the ground.
"Not bad." Lazuli noted before jumping up and using her brother's barrier technique to power threw the blasts. "But not good enough."
Once she was within range she punched into Iolite's stomach.
"Gah!" Iolite coughed from the strike.
"You did good, but it's over."
Iolite laughed before saying one line. "Bullet Geysers."
"What?" Lazuli asked.
From the ground the pink energy shots Iolite had fired rose like Lapis's Photon Geyser.
All blasts shot Lazuli in the bock detonating against her creating a huge purple explosion.
Iolite had a smile that looked like her mother's before kicking her mother in the stomach making her keel over.
She then flew upwards and elbowed across her back sending her downward.
The Cyborg hit the ground creating a huge crater.
Lazuli felt real pain from these strikes, she expected her daughter to be able to fight back but not actually able to get the better of her.
She looked up to see her daughter offering a hand to her.
"You ok mom?" Iolite asked as she went to base.
Lazuli smiled and took her daughters hand to stand up.
"You did better than expected." She said to her.
Iolite kept a stoic face not responding.
Able to read her daughter's expression Lazuli had to ask.
"What's wrong?"
"I knew you said you said you wouldn't use Kaioken, but I thought that maybe I would be able to make you use it." She said to her.
Lazuli crossed her arms. "That only means you have more room to grow, you have plenty of people who will help you get stronger." She explained. "Besides, you at 16 years old are already stronger than your father at this transformation back with Baby, actually I think maybe your close to being on par with his Super Saiyan 2 as you are now."
And that was nothing to sneeze at. Super Saiyan 2 may not be enough to give her or her brother a challenge, but still it would have been enough to defeat that clone of Vegeta's.
"I know." Iolite sighed. "Still, I want to get stronger so I can be useful." She remembered back when she was a little girl, thinking about how helpless she was againts the parasitic Tuffle. "I don't want to hold you guys back again."
Lazuli smiled and placed a hand on her shoulder.
"As long as you want to get stronger your father, uncle, and Aunt are here to help."
Iolite smiled and she remembered ten years ago how useless she ws now she will get stronger and protect everyone alongside her parents.
Just then she got a call.
"Hi" Iolite answered her call. "Yeah we're coming." She looked at her mother. "Dad's asking if we're on our way, dad and Shorz are already on their way."
"Sure, let's go." Lazuli said smiling.
The mother and daughter both flew off going to enjoy a family event.
Islands
Trunks, Lazuli, Lapis, Zangya and their children were all enjoying a picnic with each other on Lapis's island.
"Hey cousin!" Iolite yelled as she grabbed the sides of Joyaku's face. "I think you got bigger since last time I saw you!"
"Stop Iolite!" The kid yelled she's always done this since he was born.
Shorz chuckled seeing his cousin get the same treatment since he was small.
"Oh Shorz"
The quarter Saiyan's eyes widened and he turned around only to see Zangya looking down with a smile.
"It's been too long!" She shouted grabbing her nephew's cheeks. "How's my adorable nephew!"
"Auntie stop!" The boy yelled as he was helpless to the same treatment his cousin was getting.
Trunks and Lazuli chuckled seeing the children getting adored.
"I felt Iolites power." Lapis noted walking to the couple. "She's reached the second level huh?"
"Yeah" Trunks said with a hint of pride.
"Won't be long before she catches up to you." He said smirking.
Trunks chuckled. "Maybe" His daughter had grown much stronger than he had at her age. It must be due to being around so many powerful training partners.
"Good thing I make sure he stays on his toes," Lazuli said grabbing Trunks's arm.
"Just keep in mind you might not stay top dog for long," Lapis said.
Trunks returned the smirk looking forward to their next fight.
Lazuli rolled her eyes. "Men"
Zangya looked at Iolite after finally letting go of Joyaku.
"Iolite! Is that a new outfit where did you get it and why didn't you let me shop with you!" She said smiling.
"I found this little shop near my school, let's go there Friday they have all sorts of things you like."
Zangya giggled. "I'd love that, you seem to be growing into a beautiful woman every day." She then looked at Iolite's parents smiling.
"Keep on her I wouldn't be surprised if all boys had their eyes on her."
"Auntie shut it!" Iolite yelled with a blush.
All laughed at the teasing and went on to enjoy the day.
The boys went off to explore the island with Lapis to ensure that they wouldn't do anything to make the animals uncomfortable.
Zangya and Lazuli talked about new areas to shop from and showed off the dresses they found.
Trunks and Iolite were next to each other enjoying the view of the animals from the top of the island.
The father had a smile on his face appreciating the serene area.
"It's nice isn't it?" Trunks asked.
A few seconds passed and his daughter didn't respond.
"Yeah," Iolite said though with little enthusiasm.
The half-Saiyan noticed it and knew what was on her mind, she's been like that for a long time now.
"Your mom told me that you were training until the last minute before coming." Trunks said to her.
"We were, that ok?" She asked as if knowing what he was going to say.
Trunks looked at his daughter for a few seconds.
"That's fine, but I don't approve of the training sessions before you go to school." He said to her.
The girl turned to her father surprised.
"You think I can't sense your energy early in the morning just cause you're far away?" He asked.
Iolite looked away.
"Why didn't you stop me?"
"I wanted you to tell me." He said to her. "I wouldn't have a problem with it but your grades have been slipping."
"My grades are fine," Iolite responded. "Just because I'm not a straight-A student like Shorz doesn't mean I'm failing."
Trunks agreed with that but continued.
"Iolite I'm glad that you're pushing yourself even if we're not with you, but you need to appreciate the life you have now, I didn't get to go to school growing up."
The young woman looked away thinking of that. "I am enjoying school, I have friends, I just want to catch up to you guys."
Trunks couldn't help but admit that his daughter was doing a good job of it already, she can already handle her mother without Kaioken. To be that strong at such a young age, she probably would have been strong enough to help against Baby.
"Iolite, it's important that you keep with your training but it's also important you enjoy these moments you never know when danger will come to earth again." He said to her. "You need to make a better balance between training and your personal life."
It was something he learned during the time of peace he had after Daburack was defeated.
Iolite looked to the side. "I'm sorry I know it's selfish I just, want to be ready to help I don't want to be someone to protect or be on the sidelines you understand right?"
Trunks thought back and remembered when Gohan always tried to make him stay behind or that final moment when he knocked him out.
And when Daburack had killed him and had the dragon balls as stone to ensure he couldn't be revived he was forced to watch his friends fight for their lives and do nothing.
"I know Iolite, but remember, what we're doing now is why we fight. To make this world a place where no one has to fear for their lives. So, enjoy it give training a rest for today, I'll do everything I can to make you stronger but for today just enjoy living, if not for you then for them." He tilted his head down.
Iolite looked down and watched Shorz and Joyaku were riding on top of two sabertooth tigers under Lapis's supervision.
The two boys were happily having the time of their lives.
Iolite smiled at the sight, her parents were right she should take the time to enjoy their time in peace and not take it for granted.
She smiled seeing her brother and cousin having fun. All she's done since 16 died was train and not enough enjoying the moments around her.
"Yeah, you're right dad, thanks." She said hugging her father.
Trunks hugged back happy that he seemed to have gotten through to his daughter.
After letting go they heard a yell.
"Lunch is ready come on!" Lazuli yelled triggering all the Saiyans to hunger.
"By the way, where's grandma?" Iolite asked as he descended with her.
"Something came up and she had to stay working."
As Trunks watched his daughter start to lighten up even just a bit he smiled.
They would enjoy these moments however long they last.
Bulma was fighting not to sleep on her desk she had been working tirelessly, she had been ever since she found a way to restore the data on the leftover chip 16 had left behind.
It was slow but it was working she's able to correct the missing data that was destroyed.
Bit by bit images of 16's memories from when he was created to when he sacrificed himself to destroy Baby was coming.
She couldn't believe it she almost thought it would be impossible but looking at it now it won't be long before his back.
Finally, soon the whole group will be reunited.
Bulma laughed, soon she was going to have some great news for everyone!
In the Demon Realm, the scientist pair had continued their work.
Once the DNA had been gathered the two split the laboratory they created to work on separate projects.
21 had been working on her side of the lab typing into her computer.
On the screen were two androids, one bulky with long braided hair and the other with purple skin.
A machine was putting together parts of metal, beside the unconscious meta Android 13.
The metal and materials from 13's new body were more helpful than she thought.
These three Androids will be better than ever and they will be finished very soon.
Towa walked over with her staff and walked behind her.
"How's everything coming along?"
"Good, 14 and 15 will be finished on schedule." 21 said smiling. "And even better 17 and 18's programming will be done very soon."
Towa was satisfied hearing that and smiled at the unconscious androids that they kidnapped from the past.
"That's good to hear." She was looking forward to the look on their faces when they see the new and improved 17 and 18.
"And how are things on your end?" 21 asked.
Towa smiled. "I'm almost done with them." She said to her. "I managed to figure out how to make the copies."
The android's eyes widened.
"How did you manage to get to hell in another timeline?"
"Wasn't difficult, I'm able to go to hell at will, I just went to the hell of that timeline and peeked at Gero and Myuu's work, no one even knows I was there."
Thankfully gods in most timelines don't focus too much on what goes on 24/7.
It makes moving across time and space much easier.
Just then a noise rang off.
The duo turned to 17 and 18, a computer had glowed showing images of two familiar androids.
"Reprogramming adjusted, 17 and 18 are now ready." A robotic voice spoke.
This excited 21 to no end while making Towa slightly nervous, wondering if this was a good thing or a bad thing.
21 placed a tool down and walked to the duo.
"Are you sure about this?" Towa asked.
She wasn't even sure if the Androids would be able to listen to her regardless of her loyalty.
"Come now." 21 said to her. "Have some faith."
She looked at the duo, some symbols and equations appeared in her eyes.
The siblings didn't move for a few seconds.
Then their eyes snapped wide open.
Their eyes had the same symbols, showing the programming that was into them.
Towa had her staff ready in case she needed to take action.
17 and 18 got out of their lab tables, both with indifferent expressions.
21 crossed her arms and smiled. "Greetings, I am Android 21, how are you two? Your bodies functioning normally?"
The siblings looked around taking everything in.
"Everything's alright." 17 spoke. "Actually, I feel even better than before." He said smirking.
His body felt stronger than ever, definitely an upgrade from 21's experimenting.
"Except for one thing." 18 spoke with a glare. "That little punk, how did he get that shut-off switch!"
It looked as though unlike in most timelines these versions of 17 and 18 didn't seek to rebel only to settle a vendetta with the half-Saiyan.
More importantly, they didn't want to betray them meaning that the programming was doing something to them.
"That's a long story which I will upload to your minds right now."
Her eyes glowed for a few seconds theirs did to.
They had a stream of info that managed to process, images of a robotic device and of Trunks meeting Goku which should not be possible.
Once the infodump stopped the two collected their thoughts.
"Time machine huh?" 17 asked. "Didn't think that was possible, too bad the doctor didn't think of that, could've had more timelines to play with."
He spoke in a way similar to how Lapis had spoken during his programming. Now there would be multiple timelines where he can have fun terrorizing earth and beyond.
"Whatever" 18 smirked evilly. "Before we do that, let's find him and pay him back, I'll make him die screaming." She had a sadistic look on her face.
"I'm with you there, sis." 17 said with a smirk. "That kid shut us down because he couldn't take us in a real fight, so we'll kill fair and square.
The siblings smirked happy to have a plan to pay Trunks.
21 smiled at the two pleased to see them have the same personalities Dr Gero had programmed for them, which was good, while she wanted them to be able to cooperate, she didn't wish to turn them into bland slaves that obeyed her every whim without a thought.
But she had to let them know how unrealistic their goals were.
"I'm afraid we can't do that right now we took quite a bit of risk just to save you." She said to them. "We need to make further adjustments first."
Towa was wary of them expecting this to be the time for them to rebel.
"And why not?" 17 said with a frown. "We've let that guy go too many times. This time he won't be able to run."
It was true even when the duo had the chance to kill Trunks, they stopped themselves since he was the only obstacle that made their game less predictable and a part of them didn't want to kill him, 18 held back her power enough so he can run for some reason she couldn't do the deed.
Though after this they won't be allowing him to escape, their done with the games.
21 gestured them to a computer. "We could let you go back to your original timeline and kill him, but then you'd have to deal with them."
On the screen was an image of Trunks.
It showed him getting destroyed by 16 as well as his mother and the Earth was at the mercy of Dr. Gero's computer.
Once it was over 18 had a smile.
"Heh, serves the twerp right, watching him like that was what we should have done."
17 had a frown. "Too bad, we should have done that."
18 agreed, if only he had survived, it would've been good to kill him. She smiled thinking of how many times Trunks had escaped them. She actually did like that about him, it was a shame how he let himself die this time.
"It's fine, we settle for THIS timeline's Trunks." She said and looked at 21. "Right?"
They were behaving better than they had with Dr. Gero.
"Of course, but we'll need time to improve you." She said to them.
"Good, I want us to have so much power that even with a shut off switch he wouldn't be able to stop us." 17 grinned.
In the past they felt like they were the pinnacle of Dr Gero's work but seeing that 21 can offer more power, why not take it?
"Rest assured you'll have all the power you need, but I will only be able to hand over half your potential."
18 rose an eyebrow hearing that.
"What do you mean half?"
21 grinned and continued.
"What I mean is I can make you extremely strong, but for you to get even stronger you'll need to wait a bit longer." She instructed. "Also, Trunks is no longer on his own, he has allies that can defeat you even if they aren't as powerful."
17 and 18 looked confused.
"And who are they?"
21 grinned. "You'll never believe it."
Soon they will have the ultimate Androids at their side.
"By the way" 21 turned to Towa. "That thing I asked of you is it still working?"
Towa smirked and responded.
Bulma was ecstatic to be using a blowtorch to work on something.
It was a robotic body with a familiar tight black suit and green armor.
A metallic skull was looking upwards, inside was the surviving chip of 16.
Bulma was shaking with anticipation, 16 is coming back and they were so close to it.
But unfortunately, there was something that bypassed her.
The chip had been slightly altered and was going to benefit their enemies.
The skull of 16 glowed red for a second indicating it was already passing on information to Towa and 21.
"They'll be remaking him for us." Towa smirked.
21 grinned hearing that like a mother being reunited with her son.
"So, you mean the big guy's going to join us huh?" 17 asked smiling. "Sounds good, all of Dr. Gero's creations forming one big happy family." He punched into his palm. "So, when are we getting our power ups?"
"Yeah, that little punk needs to pay for doing that to us." 18 said with a grin.
Towa frowned hearing that not sure if she's eager to give them power, but she smirked. "You'll need to give me a bit more time, for now make due with 21's assistance, she can help augment your power."
"That's right, just leave that part to me." 21 said smiling. "We'll be making the first move soon, when it happens you'll be ready."
17 and 18 smiled hearing that eager to start chaos towards the Saiyan that switched them off, even if he's from a different timeline.
Towa smiled, the Androids are almost finished, 16 is set to benefit them, soon all be the way they desire.
Suddenly three more figures rose from lab tables.
It was Android 13, in his original outfit, his suspenders yellow shirt and trucker hat with the red ribbon insignia on it and metal from the big gete star.
The other two was a large man with a long black braided pony tail, Android 14, and another shorter Android dressed in a big hat and a a suit with a bow tie.
Both also had gete star metal skin.
"You wasted no time." Towa said hiding her worry that now 21 had so many Androids at her disposal already.
21 noticed her nervous tension but didn't say anything.
"That's right, all are ready to do your command as you asked for."
Towa nodded and looked at the three.
"What da ya need ma'am?" 13 asked complying with what 21 had said.
"I have some tasks for you three, you need to find these people to join our cause." She handed a paper.
13 took it from her and scanned it.
"Also I need you to take this." She held up a lamp looking object with the 'M' on it. "Be discreet with it."
"Yes ma'am."
The androids headed towards one of the time machines.
Towa looked at 21 who merely smiled as if to say that they were on the same side.
Maybe she can relax around her, still she needs to find her own allies soon, she didn't like feeling outnumbered even if it was by an ally.
Still things were going her way so far.
Mira is on his way to being completed.
And she already has a few congency plans ready to use.
She smiled thinking of the chaos they will start.
17 and 18's timeline
Dr. Gero had taken over the earth.
The entire earth was his laboratory, now he can start creating the perfect species.
Once the world had been taken, the computer made it's own body.
A body that matched Dr. Gero's to the letter.
He could have given himself a younger looking body but had no desire to. He never cared for his appearance, if he was going to augment his power he didn't need to change his appearance.
All he needed was to exist to continue his work until all is perfect.
Dr. Gero basically has everything he wanted, the only thing he didn't like was that he nor his creations were able to destroy Son Goku.
But at the end of the day he can pursue his work.
And he now had something intriguing to work on.
Blueprints to a time machine that she had taken from Bulma Briefs.
He wondered if such a thing was possible and was happy to see for himself if it could be done.
While Towa had successfully done all this behind the gods back.
Her distortions threw time had an effect somewhere through the cosmos few can travel to.
Cracks appeared over a structure made of energy.
Purple energy leaked out of the crack and seemed to spread.
He could feel it, the restraints were weakening.
People were affecting timelines in different ways.
And that is the key to his freedom.
"Soon" A man with pale skin spoke. "I will be free, soon."
This man chuckled unknown to throughout the cosmos.
He will be free, and a new history will start.
So now Dr. Gero might have a time machine in 17 and 18's timeline, wonder what he will do with it.
And 17 and 18 are awake and as evil as they were with the programming. The only difference is now their cooperative, which might make them scarier.
They also have 13, 14, and 15 all upgraded, the worst part is their not even done yet.
Hope you like what I have in store.
Have an awesome day! :)