Rebuild Saga Part- 2
1 year has passed, today the day our heroes train in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. At Mount Paozu, Goten is outside with Chi Chi, backpack on with his turtle hermit gi.
Yamcha and Trunks watch the boy as his mother, making sure he has all that he needs.
"Let me recheck if you have everything, Goten." The concerned mother reached for his bag.
Embarrassed, he steps back, "Mom I'm not a little kid anymore." But his mom wouldn't hear it.
Deciding to help his pupil out, Yamcha carefully steps in, "Um…Chi Chi, we won't need any of the stuff you packed for him, Bulma got capsule's we need already." Eyes closed with a warm smile, but then he saw daggers in the mother's eyes
"You listen here buster, just because I'm allowing you to train him, doesn't mean you can tell me what I should or should not pack for my son!" Yamcha feels slightly more insignificant, as he just shivers back to Trunks who is also very scared. "Yes ma'am."
"Good." Just as that was said, they spent another 25 minutes much to the complaint of Goten.
Now on their way to the lookout, all three would be flying.
"Hey Yamcha, how is this Time chamber? Is it as cool as you claim?"
Taking a moment before answering Trunks, "I've never been to be honest, back then I doubt I would have lasted, but mainly everyone of my friends had and it's pretty cool." The boys aww'd.
"Then how are you sure we'll do better if you weren't able to?"
Smiling at the other boy, "Are you kidding? You guys are a hundred times stronger than I was at your age or your old men." That mention got the two kids quiet, with one never meeting him while the other don't have memories since he was only a baby.
Now by the lookout, as they make their way up towards it, passing by Korin tower.
The old cat and Yajirobe see Yamcha waves as the two other kids just glance.
"Wait, did I just see Goku as a kid again?" Korin couldn't believe his eyes.
"Or the baby Bulma used to carry around with them too?" Yajirobe commented.
Whatever the case must be it gotta be important.
Lookout
Finally arriving at their destination, landing as Dende and welcome their visitors.
"It's great to see you again, Dende. I hope it's still alright for us to use the room?"
Dende nods his head, "It's ready for you guys to enter when you like." Looking down at the two boys, "It's also great finally meeting you two as well."
Placing his hands on both boys shoulders, "Silly me, Goten, Trunks, this here is Dende guardian of the Earth, over there is his assistant ."
"Um, Hi." Both said in sync.
"Oh my that one over there looks just like Goku, and you definitely grew up Trunks as if you were a mere infant when I last saw you." The genie mentioned.
Both didn't know what to say, as the Namekian simply waves.
"We're still waiting on two more people, but they should be on their way shortly."
Time goes by a little until then a giant chopper with the logo 'Capsule Corp' over it hovers above them, Trunks has a smile on his face as Bulma lands, greeting everyone.
Hopping off her ship, she holds a case in her hand rushing to the others.
"Hey guys, Trunks!" Rushing to her son and giving him a hug, as the boy blushes.
"Mom.." Everyone watches the scene with a smile on their face.
After she was done, she held out the case, opening it. "Well don't just stand there Yamcha take them out." He did so as he opened the two capsules.
One is a mini fridge with tons of food and drinks. The other is a Saiyan training outfit, much confusion to everyone around.
Bulma face palms, "This is what I gave everyone 8 years ago when they were training for Cell and the Androids. I figured it's perfect for training."
Yamcha tested out the stretch of the outfit, "You know you may be onto something, but I was looking forward to training in my current outfit." Bulma observes Yamcha fit.
"You really brought it back! That's the first outfit you wore when me and Goku met you." Yamcha just rubs his head.
"But you know, I should save it for another time." Three of them start to change, wearing the Saiyan outfit.
"Woah this feels light, I like it." Goten tested out his movement in the uniform.
However Trunks frowns, touching the chest plate. Bulma notices something bothering him. "What's the matter son?" Kneeling in front of him.
"I don't know how to feel about wearing this, it's not like my father ever was around so why should I associate anything with him?" Bulma frowns at this, remembering all the conversations they had.
"Son, not right now, besides your father was strong, he was very arrogant, yes, but in the end he decided to stay dead for our safety." Rubbing his hair.
Trunks won't tolerate this as he moves her hand. "That's an excuse and you know it mom! I heard how my father and everyone else were great warriors, but they left us to clean up their mess because they couldn't defeat Cell!"
The sudden outburst caught them off guard but was understandable, leaving past problems to the next generation doesn't sound ideal.
Bulma teared up a little, even herself used to tell herself that these had been tough times. Although Cell hasn't shown up since, their so-called "peace" is just an illusion as all it takes is for him to come back to kill everyone on this planet.
Pat, Trunks looks up to see his mentor. "I feel your frustration, kid, but listen to your mother. I was never a fan of Vegeta but he's an honorable warrior, someone you should look up to." Kneeling down next to him also.
"You and Goten are the key for Cell's defeat, as unfair it seems to put these expectations on you, it's in your blood to look for a challenge to surpass your limits."
Trunks looks up to his mentor and nods his head, before looking back to his mother. "Mom, I'm sorry." Bulma simply hugs her son.
"Don't apologize son." Hugging him tightly, 'Thank you again Yamcha.'
20 minutes went by, as Android 18 arrives, unable to sense her ki, Yamcha claps his hands.
"Awesome 18 here." Everyone greeted the Android, as she eye'd them curiously.
"Hey Mrs.18." Goten greeted with a wave.
"What's with the outfit?" Yamcha would explain to her the purpose, but knowing what her answer would be and declined.
Now with everyone in attention, explaining the rules of the Time chamber, of course with some corrections Dende made, the first group will be Trunks and Yamcha, then Goten and 18.
As for the second round it'll be swapped, with everyone agreeing, Yamcha and Trunks enter through the door led by Popo.
Looking back one last time before entering, with well wishes as it will be a year inside but just a day outside.
Once they're inside, the mysteriousness of the chamber, and pressure of the room was instantly felt.
"I can't believe someone lasted here for a full year." Trunks said to himself before falling to his knees.
"You must not let it overtake you Trunks, it's intense but your body will adjust, take the first few days to adjust your ki to the pressure, relax and take baby steps.
This room is what the scar face bandit needed. He can see why Goku, and Vegeta were confident about getting out of the chamber.
'I definitely can master Kaioken here.' He noted mentally.
For the next few days both will get adjusted to the mass depth of the chamber, Trunks quickly adapted as he now moves as if he was born in that environment.
Days turned into weeks, which weeks turned into months.
GRAGH, Trunks and Yamcha would collide, the boy in his golden form, as the muscles in his arms flexed, while Yamcha still in his base holding firm.
Both will flip from each other and match for blows, hearing the bang noise surfacing around the chamber, the temperature will reflect on it being hot as the scenery is now a blazed.
Trunks, putting his hands together, said, "Kame..hame..HA." Burst of ki charges at the human, as he sends one back of his own.
It'll be a temporary struggle until Yamcha overpowers the youth, as Trunks gets hurdled back, but before the blast can connect, Yamcha quickly controls the kamehameha by sending it upwards.
Now out of his Super Saiyan form as he takes time to catch his breath, the scar'd human walks over to his protege and sits next to him, wiping his sweat off.
"You're really improving Trunks, soon I'll be forced to use Kaioken." Looking over the youth as he shares a look of irritation.
"I don't feel like I'm getting anywhere, you're still holding back." His complaints are justified, he peeped when Yamcha thinks he's asleep and he trains by himself, he sees how intense his training is, he wants to be able to do the stuff he sees Yamcha do.
Shaking his head, "Nonsense, it's only been 4 months and you have shown incredible growth since." Knowing that still hadn't made the boy feel any better, "I tell you a secret, just when we were sparring, you pushed me to my absolute limits in my base, if you hung just a little longer I would have been forced to use Kaioken."
Trunks' eyes lit up, "Really?"
"Really, kid…for now I say let's clean up then eat so we can continue." The boy quickly agrees, he's starving.
Outside of the Time Chamber, Goten would be playing tag with , Dende just watching, as 18 and Bulma are by the ship.
"Hey Bulma, I'd like to thank you again for the maintenance, I'm sure that wasn't the most comfortable." She turns her head slightly.
The scientist smiles, "No need to be embarrassed, I know it's mandatory in order for you to be fully functional, but I'm still going to see if I can upgrade your power core, just need more research on blueprints." Mention of that name still sends chills down her spine.
"I wonder how much longer they got as it was about to turn night." Bulma checking her watch.
"I'll say 14 hours, I just hope Trunks is alright." Her maternal instincts have been hitting hard since he went inside the chamber.
18, not much of a person that knows how to comfort, "I'm sure the squirt fine, he's a tough one, besides that goof wouldn't put him in a situation that would harm him."
Bulma grins a little, "You know 18, when it comes to Yamcha you sure do have a lot of stock in him." To that, 18 blushes before shaking it off.
"Well, I do train with him and help with the little guys, I know he's capable..probably more so." Tint of red on her face, something Bulma notices but decides to not push too forward.
"I guess you're right, ever since the events with Cell, he's been training nonstop. Trunks looks up to him especially, whenever he talks about him I can't help but feel we might have a shot against that monster."
Though doubt lingers when it comes to that subject, honestly Bulma would have given up on this timeline had it not been for Trunks.
"That bastard took a lot from me, I don't know if we can win or not, I just want to give it my best shot." Honestly she hopes Cell never comes back, but she knows better than to hope.
8 months, inside the room of spirit & time.
Yamcha is sitting down meditating, focusing on his mind, going through details of past fights. Trunks on the other hand is in his Super Saiyan form, concentrating on his ki as well.
Trunks has grown quite a bit, not just physically but mentally.
Now both open their eyes, ready for another sparring session.
Yamcha, already in his Kaioken state, charges at Trunks as both send hard hitting strikes, dashing throughout the area, matching blows to blows.
Now in a grapple struggle, Trunks used his small frame to his advantage and headbutted him in the gut, which caused the human to be stunned, then Trunks would finish it off with a kiai, flicking Yamcha back.
Slowing his momentum, Yamcha then flexed his muscle a bit before sending a powerful ki blast up at Trunks who then dodged it.
His quick speed catched up to his mentor who gracefully dodged it before uppercuts him, gaining distance from him.
Charging up his own ki blast, sending straight at Trunks who was too dazed to avoid it.
GUAGH, Tumbling down, but shakes it off as the two exchange attacks once more.
Yamcha kicks Trunks on the side, as his student reverts back to his normal state.
Blinking his eyes, after seeing him collapse he cooled down from Kaioken.
Quickly rushing over, his hand holding up Trunks head. "Gosh Trunks, I didn't mean to hit you that hard." Lifting him up, carrying him to his room so he can rest.
Both of their gear is torn, with Yamcha's armor hanging by a thread.
"You're doing good, kid, you're getting closer to the next level." Truth be told, his power is still weaker but at the same time he raises his power as a Super Saiyan higher than his future's counterpart Ascended form.
His purpose was for both Goten and Trunks to ascend further than a Super Saiyan, but without being a Saiyan it was hard for him to teach that part.
Honestly he doesn't know how but Trunks unknowingly figuring it out.
'He's a genius.' Proud to make that claim, as he goes on to continue his separate training.
The remainder of the time they spent training, resting and Yamcha telling stories of the old days.
Planet Arcos, home of Frieza and King Cold.
This planet in a way is responsible for Earth's heroes lost as its two strongest warriors were a part of Cell, who's been on a universal tear.
"Even the almighty Acrosians are no match for me." His aura is shining bright, as the so-called ruler of this planet is on his knees before the bio-droid.
Laughing to himself, "It's quite fitting, maybe the Vegeta running through my veins but to see this planet about to cease to exist is quite ironic." His hand lit up.
After finding the truth to his evolution, he can't risk another possibility of a Frieza to be born, whether one that knows his potential.
"Hmm, it'll be quite boring to blow this planet up like this…yes, that's how."
Rising all the way up above the surface of the planet barely in its atmosphere. Raising one finger as a Death Ball is formed.
A big dark, purplish ball forms a red static surrounding it. With a simple finger motion downwards, the ball will hit this planet core, causing everything to erode as it blows up, creating a light show.
Cell enjoying his handiwork, "Pathetic, nothing a challenge to me but that's to be expected when perfection is here."
Back to the lookout.
It's been a full day, with everyone that's able to sense ki felt their presence when they came out of the door.
Trunks in his Saiyan armor, still in his Super Saiyan form, standing a few inches taller, muscles more broad as a certain air about him seems different.
Yamcha still looks the same, just his hair is grown back out but his ki is higher than it once was, showing growth in his power.
"Glad to see you guys made it out in one piece." Commented the guardian, as Popo nodded, agreeing.
Goten rushes up to the both of them, "Awesome! You look older Trunks!"
Much to the older Saiyan annoyance, "Of course, remember it's a year for me where you only have been a day."
Goten laughs, "Oh yea." What will we do with Goten?
Bulma went up to Trunks, "My baby boy has gotten older, but why are you still transformed son?"
"Yamcha said to stay in my Super Saiyan form until we're done training." Everyone turned their attention to said human.
"That's right, Goten once you get better control of the form, I want you to do the same too." Goten saluted.
"Okay, what about you buster?" 18 eyeing him. "Don't act dumb, were you able to master Kaioken?"
Shaking his head, "Not quite, but I have a few tricks up on my sleeve. Oh by the way Dende can you change me and Trunks' outfits back to what it once was?"
He nodded, as both of their outfits changed, both sighed peacefully being back in their normal clothes.
18, starts walking by the door, "Come on squirt, our turn now."
Goten quickly nods, rushing behind her, as everyone wished them luck.
Now that both Goten and 18 are now in, the rest of the group resume their activities.
Trunks and Yamcha are welcomed to a huge meal made by Mr. Popo.
Bulma is now walking towards Yamcha, "Can I talk to you over there?" She asked which he agreed.
"Assuming this has to do with Cell?"
"No, it's about a project I've been working on just in case all fails." Pulling out a capsule, with a design of the Time machine, something that's Namek to the stronger human.
"I've been working on the Time machine that Mirai Trunks came to this timeline with." Showing some minor changes, "If we are to lose, then I can at least go back before Cell managed to absorb 17 and 18."
Pretty impressed but shouldn't be surprised this is one of the greatest scientists to ever exist after all.
"Hopefully we don't have to go down to that, I'm intending to end this once and for all. No more having to create more timelines because we failed to stop the common enemy."
Bolding his fist, "Speaking of which I have a favor for you as well."
Her eyebrow quirk, "Ooh? And what that might be?" Interested in what he has in mind.
"This might not work, but-"
That'll be it for the 2nd chapter! Sorry to leave off on a cliffhanger.
Not too much going on this round, just showing some of Yamcha's and Trunks training sessions, Goten and 18 I won't show too much just because of pacing but next chapter is going to be quite more character development.
If anyone is wondering about why Cell went to Frieza's homeworld, you could probably put two and two together.
Trunks' power is not quite at the level of a Fpssj but stronger than an Assj, still working on making a power level chart.
Not to spoil too much, but before the ROSAT, Yamcha was at Goku level during the Cell Games, so that probably can give you an idea where he potentially can be at post ROSAT.
With that said, hope y'all enjoy and can't wait for the next chapter!