Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction / Gundam Wing Fan Fiction / Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Lives Crossed ❯ Three Years Fortune ( Chapter 2 )
[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
By: miaka sukunami 
The Z Warriors get a bit of important info about their future
Anime/Manga: Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction / Gundam Wing Fan Fiction / Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Action / Romance / Adventure | Type: Crossover | Uploaded On: 01.31.2005 | Pages: 9 | Words: 6.7K | Visits: 505 | Status: Completed
The Z Warriors get a bit of important info about their future
Anime/Manga: Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction / Gundam Wing Fan Fiction / Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Action / Romance / Adventure | Type: Crossover | Uploaded On: 01.31.2005 | Pages: 9 | Words: 6.7K | Visits: 505 | Status: Completed
Lives Crossed
Chapter Two - Three Years Fortune
The Earth’s special forces stood in awe as they watched a young mysterious boy cut Frieza down to pieces. Frieza’s father King Cold soon followed; the boy was deaf to the cruel King’s pleas and dealt him the same way as his son.
Curious, the Z warriors flew in for a closer look. They kept at a safe distance as they watched the boy.
A final blast filled the air filling the immediate area with black smoke. Once it cleared, the young boy was hovering in the air looking down at everyone. His blonde hair slowly started reverting back to its natural lavender color as he began to descend back to the ground.
Now that he was on the ground, his features were clearer to the others. The boy had short cut lavender hair falling to about right above his ears his eyes were a light shade of cobalt blue. He had a well-built body for his age, and he wore a black tank top and black pants. Over this he wore a dark blue jacket with the Capsule Corp logo on the sleeve . He had a broad sword strapped onto his back.
The boy looked at the group assembled before him and smiled.
‘They’re all here,’ he thought to himself.
The Z warriors watched the boy uncertainly. They didn’t know what to make of him after watching him do something so incredible as defeating Frieza and King Cold.
It was the boy who had made the first move.
“I’m heading off to a place near here to meet Goku. Would you guys like to come?” he offered.
"Weird, how does he know about my father?” Gohan wondered aloud.
Gohan was the youngest of the group and clearly, his resemblance to the man in question he was indeed Goku’s son. The boy had his father’s black hair and brown eyes, a trait common in most Saiya-jins. He wore a blue full body spandex outfit with the traditional Saiya-jin armor over it.
"Come on it’s just this way,” the mysterious boy insisted. "Goku should be arriving there in a couple of hours."
Piccolo had his reservations about the mysterious boy. There was something about the boy that he just couldn’t place, yet.
‘Alright, what’s this guy up to?’ he wondered.
Vegeta had his thoughts as well. He was extremely curious how that kid seemed to have Saiya-jin powers when he was certain that other than Kakarott there were no other full-blooded Saiya-jins alive.
"I don’t know who he is, but he is no Super Saiya-jin. Of that, I am certain. Kakarott and I are the only Saiya-jins left. He can’t be one of us it’s impossible."
"Hey !" the boy called out. “Follow me, don’t worry I don’t bite. This way!"
"Well I’m going for it. He knows my dad." Gohan tells everyone as he flies off.
"Ya possibly." Krillin reasoned. "But how ? We’ve known Goku his whole life."
Tien smirked he seemed to think the teen was worth investigating especially after the display he had presented when he cut Frieza down to size.
"I’m in. He seems pretty cool. Plus, he saved us from Frieza. He can’t be all that bad, huh? I say we go. "
Yamcha shook his head in disagreement.
"Well, I don’t trust that guy. No way."
"You don’t trust me either." Bulma pointed out, "I say we go."
Bulma was the only woman in the group and seemed to be the most reasonable one.
Vegeta smirked. He was very interested in finding out who the boy was.
"Definitely I want to find out who he is." He agreed with Bulma.
Coming to a mutual agreement the Z warriors followed Trunks with Gohan in the lead. If his father was coming, he wanted to be there. Krillin though reluctant, followed as well. Muttering about everyone being nuts when he took off after them
After flying for a considerable amount of time, a beeping sound issued from a watch around the mysterious boy’s wrist.
"Wow, my tracking meter still works with the original satellite. You rule Professor Briefs!"
He starts to land on a barren plateau while scanning the area.
"Ya, this is it."
The rest of the warriors landed around him watching expectantly.
The lavender haired boy simply took a small case out of his jacket pocket, opening it to reveal three colored capsules. Removing a purple one, he activated it and tossed it to the ground where it clicked and snapped open, emitting a puff of white smoke. It cleared quickly revealing a mini refrigerator.
"Look out you guys." Yamcha warned, "He’s up to something!"
"How about a cold drink?" the boy offered, "Goku is not due to arrive for two more hours. It’s pretty hot and dry out here."
Bulma smiled she was already trusting the stranger.
"Well, I don’t see why not." She said while walking over.
"Yea," Gohan agreed.
"Wait! Gohan!" Krillin called out to his young friend.
"Chill out Krillin. They’re just sodas." Bulma chided him.
"Oh! Wow what a great selection." Gohan said as he rummaged through the fridge.
"Hey I’m starting to like this guy he has root beer." Bulma commented happily.
"Orange for me ! " Gohan said as he pulled out a can of orange soda. "Ah, that’s good stuff." he said after he took a drink.
"Ya, super." Bulma agreed.
"Hey uh, is there a grape in their you guys?" Krillin asked hesitantly.
"Sure!" Gohan answered.
Krillin soon joined them with the drinks.
"Say, have we met?" Bulma asked suddenly as she looked at the strange boy, "You look so familiar."
"No, Sorry." he replied with a smile.
"Excuse me mister, but how do you know my dad?" Gohan added. Curious as to how the newcomer had met his father before.
“Actually, I haven’t met your dad before." the boy stated, "I’ve only just heard of him."
Krillin found this hard to believe. If he had never met Goku, how did he know that he was going to arrive in the very spot they were in and the precise time? He decided to voice this question.
"Well then how do you know that he’s going to arrive at this spot in two hours?"
He seemed at a lost for words.
"Well, that’s uh... Sorry, I can’t say."
"Why not?!" Vegeta spoke up. Fed up with the boys answers. He was hiding something, he just knew it.
"Oh, I’ll tell you! Because you’re up to something. Tell us now tough guy who are you!" Vegeta demanded.
"I wish I could. Sorry."
"When you defeated Frieza and that other guy you were a Super Saiya-jin weren’t you? " Gohan asked.
"Yes, yes I was." the lavender haired boy replied.
He was starting to get nervous, the group was asking too many questions. Questions that he couldn’t answer with out revealing too much.
"That’s a lie." Vegeta said, "Look my friend, Kakarott the one you call Goku, and myself are the only Saiya-jins left. Kakarott’s kid there is half Saiya-jin so if you count him that makes three of us. There is no way that you can have Saiya-jin blood."
"Ya but we saw him. He just defeated Frieza and that huge guy all by himself." Gohan replied in the other boys defense.
“Well, I’m calling him a liar not a weakling." Vegeta said with a slight smirk.
He was indeed amused to find out where the mysterious boy’s powers came from.
Bulma rolled her eyes at them. They were just arguing senselessly. She glanced at the boy and for the first time and noticed something on his jacket.
“Hey, you’ve got a logo on your jacket. That’s my dad’s company! Are you one of our employees?“ Bulma inquired curiously.
“Uh, no. Not exactly. Just a fan.“
“Oh, I see. Well tell me your name and I’ll recommend you to dad.” Bulma offered.
“I can’t do that. I’m sorry, I know it’s strange.”
Bulma chuckled.
“Ooo mystery man.” she said with a grin.
Deciding it would take a long wait the group all sat around the area on the ground or flat rocks. Vegeta sat a little away from the group brooding as usual. The lavender haired, mystery boy couldn’t help but look at him. After a while Vegeta noticed this and glared at him.
“What are you looking at?” he demanded.
“Oh, uh nothing. It’s just that I , uh --- like your shirt.” the boy lied.
“You would. “ Vegeta muttered sarcastically.
Silence issued over the group. No one seemed to want to say much of anything. The boy was grateful that the Z warriors weren’t asking anymore questions. Gohan had approached Piccolo and they were discussing something aside from everyone.
“Uh, hey Piccolo? You mind if I ask you something?“
“What’s that?“
“Well, Uh when Dende and the other Nameks went to resettle on that new planet you could have gone with them. I was wondering Why you chose to stay here with us. They are your people.“
Piccolo thought for a moment before turning to Gohan and answering.
“Well, I might join them someday, but for now I feel like my mission is here on Earth. Sometimes connections between people run deeper than where they are from or what color skin they have.”
Gohan nodded.
“Hey, now check this out.“ Bulma whispered to Krillin who was beside her, “Is it me or do those two look kind of alike? “
She motioned to Vegeta and the mystery boy.
Krillin blinked and contemplated the thought.
“Well now that you mention it -- I kind of see a resemblance. Well, I mean, just in looks. That other guy seems nice, but Vegeta has the personality of a stump.”
“Well, he’s a Prince.“ Bulma reasoned.
“So what?“
“Princes have to act bored. Like the world’s not good enough for them.” she added as an afterthought.
“Huh? Vegeta seems more agitated than bored.“ Krillin replied, “like he’s got a bad case of hemorrhoids or something.“
Bulma rolled her eyes and Krillin and shook her head.
The boy still seemed to be sneaking looks at Vegeta every chance he got something Vegeta was beginning to find annoying and it certainly aggravated him .
What the hell is wrong with this kid?
An arrogant smirk crossed his lips.
“Why do you keep looking over here? Haven’t you ever seen a pink shirt before? “ Vegeta asked haughtily. He was referring to the pink shirt he wore which read Bad Man on the back, “ If you like it that much you can have it.“
“No, no thank you.“ the boy replied and looked away again.
There were a lot of things he would have liked to say to Vegeta but he couldn’t reveal anything yet.
“Then knock it off kid.“ Vegeta warned.
By this time everyone was starting to get fed up with waiting.
“Maybe Goku met this guy somewhere out in space Chautzu.” Tien mentioned to his small friend, “ He has been gone a while.”
Chautzu shook his head.
“But he told Gohan he hasn’t met Goku.” He reminded.
“Then how could he know the exact spot that Goku is going to land two hours before he arrives?” Tien asked.
“Maybe he’s wrong. Maybe Goku is not coming.“ Yamcha said suddenly.
“Huh?!” everyone exclaimed in unison.
“ Well the only way to find out to wait two hours right?” Bulma asked.
“Yeah,” Yamcha replied.
“Uh, huh.” Chautzu agreed.
“So how long has it been?” she continued to ask.
“One hour.“ Yamcha replied wondering what Bulma was getting at.
“Well then chill out for one more hour! “ Bulma exclaimed loudly.
“Well you can just find another ride home!” Yamcha shouted back.
“FINE!”
After the small outburst more silence came over the group and it remained as they all waited another hour to see if the boy was telling the truth. They wondered if Goku was actually going to show up like he said.
-------------------------
One hour later…..
No one spoke the only sound on the plateau was the sound of a soda can being kicked around a bit. Krillin was boredly kicking the can of grape soda he had been drinking earlier. Suddenly another beeping sound issued from the boy’s watch.
“Hey, that’s it. “ he said as he stood, “ Two hours have passed Goku should be arriving any second now. “
“Really?” Bulma asked.
He nodded.
“Okay ..” Gohan said anxiously.
Everyone set their gaze on the sky which for a moment was clear until the energy of a very high ki was sensed by those of the warriors that could.
“Oh my gosh Tien!“ Chautzu exclaimed surprised by the energy level.
“I know! I feel it too Chautzu.”
“He’s coming!“ Krillin exclaimed. He knew Goku’s energy signal for sure and even though it was much higher than he remembered he knew it had to be him.
A small speck is spotted in the sky which seems to be a ship.
“Man that guy was right after all!” Yamcha said.
“You are all nuts. My woman’s intuition isn’t picking up anything at all right now.” Bulma said while looking up in the sky.
“No, its true. He’s finally home. My dad’s back! “ Gohan exclaimed happily.
“Look up there! “ he said pointing the ship out, “DAD! “
A sphere shaped ship shot down from the sky careening towards the ground several feet away from them. Excited all the warriors headed in the ships direction to meet with Goku whom they were now sure had arrived.
“Last one there is a rotten egg.“ Krillin called out jokingly as he ran.
“Hey wait for me!“ Bulma called out after them, “Wait up!“
They had arrived at a huge crater which at its base head the ship that had fallen out of the sky. The crater was huge and extremely deep. All the Z warriors could see now was smoke coming from the ship as it smoldered.
“Whoa! “ Gohan exclaimed while looking down into the crater, “check it out what a crater.”
“Yea no kidding,” Krillin exclaimed, “What a landing. Hope they have some air bags in that baby.“
“Why? To protect the ship from Goku’s head.“ Yamcha said jokingly.
“Yea really.” Tien agreed with a laugh.
The smoke from the ship finally starts to clear and a mechanical hiss coming from the ship signals that the hatch is being opened. Goku emerges from it earning cheers from all of the Z fighters.
“Huh?” he asks while looking around at them surprised. “Hey guys.“
Everyone waves and greets Goku happily as he flies out of the crater.
Goku hadn’t changed. He still looked the same as always with his unruly raven hair and goofy, innocent grin. It did look however, like he had gained a lot more strength and power while he had been gone. He no longer wore his orange Gi with the Kami house emblem. He had a white long sleeve shirt, red pants and a strange blue vest.
“Hi, you guys. How in the world did you know I was going to be here.” he asked as he landed in front of his friends.
Bulma motioned to the lavender haired boy.
“This guy here told us. I think he might be a fan of yours. He’s definitely a mystery man.“
“He knows all about you dad” Gohan adds as he comes up in front of his father.
Goku glances at the strange new boy and their eyes locked.
“But how?“ he asks turning back to Bulma.
Bulma shrugged. She really had no idea how the boy knew.
“He knew he exact time and place of your arrival Goku.“ she replied
“That’s impossible, we’ve never even met.” Goku stated taking another look at him.
“That’s what he said when we met him. He must have been tracking your ship in outer space.“ Bulma reasoned.
“Really?” Goku said while looking skeptical, “Eeh, I don’t know. Frieza tried to do that, but I could sense his energy level as he passed me. He was sure in a hurry to beat me home.”
Goku began to scan the area he suddenly realized Frieza’s Ki had died out.
“My Gosh! What in the world happened here you guys. Who defeated Frieza?” he asked, “You Piccolo or was it you Vegeta?”
He turned to each man in turn and looked at them questioningly.
Piccolo decided to answer.
“Neither of us did. It was this guy. “ Piccolo replied. He once again motioned to the strange teen.
“He did it with ease. He turned into a Super Saiya-jin and picked him apart.“
“What?!” Goku exclaimed shocked, “A Super Saiya-jin? I can’t believe it, that’s outstanding. Can you imagine a Super Saiya-jin at his age that’s really fantastic.”
“Hey are you forgetting something?” Vegeta interrupted, “You, your son and I are the only Saiya-jins still alive.“
Goku contemplated this but shrugged it off.
“Well if he says he’s a Super Saiya-jin that’s good enough for me.“ Goku said finally.
“Oh, honestly Goku. You take things way too lightly sometimes.” Bulma said disbelievingly.
“No, I don’t.“ Goku replied seriously.
“Goku, can I have a word with you?“ the boy asked interrupting the argument that was sure to come.
“With me?” Goku asked surprised.
“Yes, just the two of us.“
“Alright then.“ Goku replied his expression turning serious.
“Goku -- “ Krillin started to say
“Its alright guys. I’ll be right back.“ Goku assured them.
The two men flew a little ways off leaving space between them and the rest of the group to talk in private. Once they several feet away they regarded each other.
“Thanks man. “ The teen said gratefully.
“Hey, no problem,“ Goku replied, “But shoot I should be thanking you for beating Frieza. I had a chance to finish him but I was only fooling myself thinking that he might change.“
The boy smirked.
“Not him. He was out of control and you were supposed to stop him, but when he landed and you weren’t around I had to step in. I didn’t think you’d make it.“
Goku grinned at him.
“Yea, his ship was a lot faster than mine and he gained two hours on me. I knew he was going to hurt the people here. I was about to make my move, but then you came along.
The younger man raised a brow in confusion.
“And just how were you going to make a move when you were two hours away in space?“
It was Goku’s turn to smirk. No one knew of his new technique. It was quite impressive.
“ Well thanks to a technique I learned I could have been there in seconds. “ he replied.
“Are you serious?!“
“Yea, its called instant transmission.“ Goku began to explain.
“You mean time travel?“ the boy asked.
“No, you dematerialize and travel as a mass of light. You’d be surprised at how much ground you can cover at one hundred and eighty-six thousand miles per second.“ Goku replied.
“No kidding.” the boy said amazed, “I had no idea you had that ability.”
“Yea the people on Yadrat taught it to me. They weren’t very strong, but they knew some amazing techniques and I think they liked me because I could eat as much as I could.” Goku said with a sheepish laugh.
“Man, what a bummer.“
“Huh?“
“If I had known that you didn’t need my help with Frieza I could have waited and come to you while you were alone and avoided the risk of meeting all the others.“
“The risk?” Goku asked, “What do you mean?”
“Okay, I don’t mind answering that question, but first let me ask you something. Can you transform into a Super Saiya-jin at will?”
Goku still was kind of confused but nodded.
“At first I wasn’t able to. It happened spontaneously, but now I can control it.“
“Alright then, can you show me now?” the boy asked.
“huh?”
“Please, Goku.“
( with the others )
“I really like Goku’s knew outfit. Its cool.” Bulma commented as she looked on to the two men.
“I wonder what they are talking about.“ Krillin wondered aloud.
“Yea, they look pretty serious.“ Gohan added.
( back with Goku )
“Ok ..” Goku agreed to the boys request.
With a feral scream Goku began to raise his power level. His fist clenched as his body was engulfed in a flame of energy and his hair began to turn blonde while his brown eyes turned into an aquamarine color.
The others watched in awe as they felt Goku’s Ki escalate. Bulma was shocked to see Goku’s hair turn blonde for the first time.
“What’s going on guys!? Goku has blonde hair!” Bulma exclaimed.
“He’s turned into a Super Saiya-jin.“ Gohan elaborated though he seemed to be as much in shock as everyone else.
“How could he generate that much power?“ Tien asked in wonder.
“I know its mind boggling. Goku is on fire !“
Goku stood before the mysterious boy whom despite being a Super Saiya-jin himself was impressed.
“Are you satisfied?” Goku asked him.
“Yes, I am. Man how awesome! I’ve forgotten what it feels like looking from the outside in.“ he commented.
“So what’s next friend?” Goku prompted.
“Now we both be Super Saiya-jin.“
Trunks smirked before repeating the process that Goku had gone through. His dark blue eyes lightened turning greenish-aqua and his hair spiked up retaking the blonde color it had when he had faced Frieza.
The others looked on in shock. They didn’t know what would happen next now that both Goku and the mysterious boy stood powered up facing each other.
“Man just look at those two. Hard core!” Yamcha said in awe.
“What’s that guy up to.“ Tien asked worried that battle could break out.
Goku was staring at the boy in surprise he didn’t expect his power level to go so high. It almost felt like they were matched.
“We’re exactly the same.“ he told the boy.
“Let’s find out.“
“Huh?” Goku asks in confusion.
The boy didn’t answer. He simply removed the broad sword that was strapped to his back and rises to attack Goku. Goku eyes narrow in seriousness, but he shows no sign of fear. He doesn’t move or flinch as the boy tries to attack but falls short. Goku sensed he wouldn’t be able to go through with it as he watched the boy stop in mid attack and lower the sword. The boy held a surprised expression on his face.
“Why didn’t you try to avoid it.” he asked.
“I searched your feelings.” Goku explained. “So I knew that you would stop.”
“Yes, I see.“ the boy said with a nod in understanding. “Well this time I’m not going to stop. Got it.“
Goku nodded.
“As you wish.“ Goku said.
Goku’s only response to the boys threat was to raise a single finger in defense emblazing it with more of his energy. The boy launches into another attack but Goku deflects each blow easily with the one finger.
The teen stops and smiles as he tosses his sword into the air. He seemed satisfied with the results.
“Awesome, everything I’ve heard is true. You are good. No, your great.“ he said.
As he speaks the sword suddenly falls into the sheath that is strapped to his back.
“Man, those same moves turned Frieza into cold cuts.” he tells Goku with a grin.
“Yea, well your heart just wasn’t in it this time.“ Goku replies with a small grin.
“I feel like I can trust you Goku. I had to know for sure. Sorry about the secrecy, but I really need your word that you won’t tell anyone else what I am about to say.”
“Well, I’ve never had a problem keeping secrets, but sure you have my word. “ Goku replied.
“Thank you, my name is Trunks. This is going to sound strange, but I’m not from this time. I traveled here in a time machine from twenty years in the future.” Trunks explained.
“Really?” Goku said in surprise, “from the future? That’s incredible.”
“Yes, Vegeta was right. Only he, yourself and Gohan have Saiya-jin blood. I got mine from him. He’s my father.” Trunks explained.
“What ?!” Goku exclaimed. “Your kidding! Wow! Your absolutely sure that Vegeta is your father?”
Trunks nodded.
“Yes, I’m half Saiya-jin, half Lunarian.“
Goku blinked he had never heard of a Lunarian.
“A Lunarian?“
“Like you and my father are Saiya-jins from planet Vegeta, a Lunarian is a person from the moon, Goku.“ Trunks explained.
“Your serious? Vegeta’s son. My gosh! Yes, yes I can see the resemblance. Wow!“ Goku said disbelievingly.
“I will be born two years from now.” Trunks explained.
Goku laughs.
“No kidding. Vegeta’s going to be a daddy. That’s incredible who would have ever thought -- “ Goku started to ramble.
“Goku, I didn’t come here to tell you that. I have to talk to you about something more important.“ Trunks interrupted.
“Oh,“ Goku replied sheepishly.
“In three years, on the morning of May twelfth at ten A.M a horrible destructive duo will show up on an island nine miles south west of south city. They have dreadful powers, even by our standards. They’re monsters, Goku. That’s the best way I know how to describe them. They’re monsters. Once this pair surfaces, the Earth and everything you know will be gone for good.” Trunks explained.
“What’s the deal? Are they aliens?” Goku asked.
“No, they’re both Androids, created right here on Earth. Their creator was Gero. Dr. Gero, the master mind responsible for the Red Ribbon Army. Do you remember?” Trunks replied.
“ Yes, I defeated them! “
Everyone watched as Goku continued to talk to Trunks. It was surprising how much the two seemed to be discussing.
“ Man, for two guys who don’t know each other they sure have a lot to talk about.“ Bulma commented.
“But, hey talking’s not bad it’s a lot better than fighting.” Krillin reasoned.
“Yea, at least he doesn’t have his sword out anymore. “
“Yea, and your dad put his finger away too.” Krillin added.
Goku was in shock he couldn’t believe his old nemesis was returning from the past.
“No way, it’s the same guy?” Goku asked.
“That’s him.“ Trunks affirmed.
“But how? He lived?“
“Thanks to you.“ Trunks replied, “Yes, that’s one battle your going to wish you fought to the very end. Look, I’m sorry to say that Goku. I know you’re a good person, but letting Dr. Gero escape was a mistake that will come back to haunt you and everyone you know. He’s probably working on those monsters as we speak. I’m still not sure where is laboratory is. If I knew I’d be paying him a visit instead of you. Its hard to describe these creatures Goku. They aren’t like any being you’ve ever faced. Nothing even comes close to rivaling the technology that gave them birth. It’s mind boggling how strong they are.“
“What’s his plan?” Goku asked. “What’s Dr. Gero trying to accomplish with them?”
Trunks shook his head.
“No one really knows. The moment those things were able to think for themselves they rebelled and they’ve had their own twisted and merciless agenda ever since then. There is no ground or reason for what they do. They are machines of destruction, man eaters. They’re first act after being born was to turn on their own creator, Dr. Gero himself. The androids are ruthless. They delight in causing pain and chaos. Living on Earth in my time is like living in a nightmare, always running and hiding and looking for a way out.“ he replied.
“Man, gosh, you defeated Frieza in a flash. Yet, from what your saying these androids are even stronger than you.“
“They are, for sure. Hunting me down is one of their favorite hobbies, but its two against one there’s not much I can do other than run.”
“What?!” Goku exclaimed shocked, “What about all the others. I mean aren’t they helping you?”
“They can’t “ Trunks replied sadly, “They are dead. Three years from now the Earth’s special forces will be gone. I’m all that’s left. I’m doing the best I can. They’re all gone. Vegeta, Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, Chautzu, Piccolo. They are all going to lose their lives against the androids in a horrible battle. There will be only two survivors. That’s my master and best friend Gohan and my older sister. They narrowly escape that battle but then thirteen years later they finally get them both. That was four years ago my time and as you already know Piccolo is gone so there is no chance of reviving anyone with the Dragon Balls.”
Trunks paused in remembrance and clenched his fists. It angered him even more, but he decided to concentrate in explaining everything he could to Goku.
“Making my time machine also cost us many precious lives. So many have suffered at the hands of those beasts. DARN THEM! Man they’re just far to strong.”
“Wait a sec.” Goku asked. “Hey Trunks? What happened to me. Do I die in the battle as well?”
“Uhh uh, you die before it.” Trunks replies, “Not too long from now your going to catch a new virus that attacks the heart. You are going to die from it. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. it’s a radical virus. Your going to start hearing about it soon and not even a Super Saiya-jin can beat it.”
“Bummer,” Goku says disappointedly, “killed by a stupid virus. What a waste. Darn it! I want to fight those androids, but I don’t even get to take a crack at them.”
“You mean after everything you’ve heard you still want to fight them? Aren’t you scared of them at all?”
“Well sure a little bit. All challenges are scary at first, but maybe I could have made a difference.”
“A guy like you probably could.” Trunks agreed, “You’re a true warrior Goku. Bulma and Gohan were right about you. I really can trust you. I’m glad I can.”
Trunks smiles at Goku and takes a vial out of his jacket pocket.
“Huh?” Goku asks while eyeing the small tube.
“Here you go.“ Trunks says while tossing it to Goku. “Take that for your health.”
“My health?” Goku inquires. He was looking at the purple substance in the tube with interest.
“Its an antidote.” Trunks explains, “There is no cure now for that virus your going to get, but in my time there is. Take that when you get sick and you’ll be fine.”
“Your kidding me! Wow! Awesome! It’s purple too, I’ll bet its grape flavored.” Goku exclaims thrilled.
“I shouldn’t be doing this, Goku, because its going to change history, but some history should change. Things are pretty bad.”
“Ooh,”
“You are the type of guy that can make a difference Goku. My mother told me so before she was killed and so did Bulma and Gohan. Now I believe them.” Trunks said.
“Your mother knows me? “ Goku asked. “ Am I going to meet her or do I already know her now ?”
“You’ll meet her in three months. My mother is a time traveler too. She’s the last remaining Lunarian along side my older sister Reeni. My mother, Serena, will arrive exactly on September fifteenth. My sister and one of her guardians will arrive with her. That’s as much as I know. I was young when they killed her and with the androids constantly attacking she never had much time while she was alive.”
“When she arrives will she know what’s going on ?” Goku asks.
“No, but she’ll catch on. She’ll also be an incredible asset. She has possession of a crystal that is incredibly powerful.”
“I see.“
“Goku?”
“Yea ?”
“Can I ask you for one last favor ?” Trunks asks.
“Sure.”
“Look after my mother for me. I feel like I’ve failed both my mother and sister, but that antidote should change things. You can keep everyone together and alive.”
“Okay, you got it.”
“Well look I better be off.” Trunks says.
Goku smiles.
“Thanks for this,” Goku says referring to the vile of antidote,” you’re great.”
“Hey you’ve helped me in a lot of ways I should be thanking you.” Trunks replied.
“Me? What did I do?” Goku asked.
“Well, I’ve felt alone since Gohan and my sister died. They were the last people that understood me, but meeting you has inspired me Goku. Its been like finding a long lost brother. You take care.”
“You too. You’re a brave young man Trunks. Now that I have met you I’ll be with you in spirit no matter where ever you go.”
Trunks gives Goku a thumbs up and begins to walk away with a slight wave. Goku waved back and turn to the others that are waiting for an explanation. He crossed his arms and contemplated what he was going to tell the others.
“Oh man, now what,” Goku thought to himself, “ three years, gosh, how am I going to let everyone know.”
“Hey, Goku, so what did that guy say?” Krillin asked as Goku approached them.
“Nothing important really.” Goku lied.
Goku laughed nervously and scratched the back of his head.
“That’s funny, it all sounded pretty important to me.” Piccolo said.
“Really ?!” Goku asked shocked,” you heard it all?”
Piccolo nodded.
“My ears do more than just frame my face you know, Goku.”
“Oh come on. What’s so important that you cant tell us Goku.” Bulma asked.
“Well I can’t say.“ Goku replied.
“Alright, that’s fine.” Piccolo interrupted, “but if you won’t I will.”
“but gosh! You heard!” Goku exclaimed worriedly referring to the secret Trunks had told him about his parents.
“Don’t worry Goku. I wont say anything that will endanger your friend, but we deserve a chance to change our destiny all of us. Not just him.”
Piccolo went into the explanation about the androids including as much details as he could from the conversation with out revealing Trunks’ identity. The Earth’s special forces listened shocked at the horror that would befall them all in three years.
Next time on Lives Crossed …..
REBIRTH
Serena finds herself in a totally new place, forced to come to grips with the reality of things. She has to begin life anew with the girls. Will she be able to handle it ? A totally new Serena is in order and she decides to be her true self.
A/N : Hey! Well as you can see the prophesies been said lets see where things go from here. I hope everyone’s enjoyed the new rewrites of the story.
Chapter Two - Three Years Fortune
The Earth’s special forces stood in awe as they watched a young mysterious boy cut Frieza down to pieces. Frieza’s father King Cold soon followed; the boy was deaf to the cruel King’s pleas and dealt him the same way as his son.
Curious, the Z warriors flew in for a closer look. They kept at a safe distance as they watched the boy.
A final blast filled the air filling the immediate area with black smoke. Once it cleared, the young boy was hovering in the air looking down at everyone. His blonde hair slowly started reverting back to its natural lavender color as he began to descend back to the ground.
Now that he was on the ground, his features were clearer to the others. The boy had short cut lavender hair falling to about right above his ears his eyes were a light shade of cobalt blue. He had a well-built body for his age, and he wore a black tank top and black pants. Over this he wore a dark blue jacket with the Capsule Corp logo on the sleeve . He had a broad sword strapped onto his back.
The boy looked at the group assembled before him and smiled.
‘They’re all here,’ he thought to himself.
The Z warriors watched the boy uncertainly. They didn’t know what to make of him after watching him do something so incredible as defeating Frieza and King Cold.
It was the boy who had made the first move.
“I’m heading off to a place near here to meet Goku. Would you guys like to come?” he offered.
"Weird, how does he know about my father?” Gohan wondered aloud.
Gohan was the youngest of the group and clearly, his resemblance to the man in question he was indeed Goku’s son. The boy had his father’s black hair and brown eyes, a trait common in most Saiya-jins. He wore a blue full body spandex outfit with the traditional Saiya-jin armor over it.
"Come on it’s just this way,” the mysterious boy insisted. "Goku should be arriving there in a couple of hours."
Piccolo had his reservations about the mysterious boy. There was something about the boy that he just couldn’t place, yet.
‘Alright, what’s this guy up to?’ he wondered.
Vegeta had his thoughts as well. He was extremely curious how that kid seemed to have Saiya-jin powers when he was certain that other than Kakarott there were no other full-blooded Saiya-jins alive.
"I don’t know who he is, but he is no Super Saiya-jin. Of that, I am certain. Kakarott and I are the only Saiya-jins left. He can’t be one of us it’s impossible."
"Hey !" the boy called out. “Follow me, don’t worry I don’t bite. This way!"
"Well I’m going for it. He knows my dad." Gohan tells everyone as he flies off.
"Ya possibly." Krillin reasoned. "But how ? We’ve known Goku his whole life."
Tien smirked he seemed to think the teen was worth investigating especially after the display he had presented when he cut Frieza down to size.
"I’m in. He seems pretty cool. Plus, he saved us from Frieza. He can’t be all that bad, huh? I say we go. "
Yamcha shook his head in disagreement.
"Well, I don’t trust that guy. No way."
"You don’t trust me either." Bulma pointed out, "I say we go."
Bulma was the only woman in the group and seemed to be the most reasonable one.
Vegeta smirked. He was very interested in finding out who the boy was.
"Definitely I want to find out who he is." He agreed with Bulma.
Coming to a mutual agreement the Z warriors followed Trunks with Gohan in the lead. If his father was coming, he wanted to be there. Krillin though reluctant, followed as well. Muttering about everyone being nuts when he took off after them
After flying for a considerable amount of time, a beeping sound issued from a watch around the mysterious boy’s wrist.
"Wow, my tracking meter still works with the original satellite. You rule Professor Briefs!"
He starts to land on a barren plateau while scanning the area.
"Ya, this is it."
The rest of the warriors landed around him watching expectantly.
The lavender haired boy simply took a small case out of his jacket pocket, opening it to reveal three colored capsules. Removing a purple one, he activated it and tossed it to the ground where it clicked and snapped open, emitting a puff of white smoke. It cleared quickly revealing a mini refrigerator.
"Look out you guys." Yamcha warned, "He’s up to something!"
"How about a cold drink?" the boy offered, "Goku is not due to arrive for two more hours. It’s pretty hot and dry out here."
Bulma smiled she was already trusting the stranger.
"Well, I don’t see why not." She said while walking over.
"Yea," Gohan agreed.
"Wait! Gohan!" Krillin called out to his young friend.
"Chill out Krillin. They’re just sodas." Bulma chided him.
"Oh! Wow what a great selection." Gohan said as he rummaged through the fridge.
"Hey I’m starting to like this guy he has root beer." Bulma commented happily.
"Orange for me ! " Gohan said as he pulled out a can of orange soda. "Ah, that’s good stuff." he said after he took a drink.
"Ya, super." Bulma agreed.
"Hey uh, is there a grape in their you guys?" Krillin asked hesitantly.
"Sure!" Gohan answered.
Krillin soon joined them with the drinks.
"Say, have we met?" Bulma asked suddenly as she looked at the strange boy, "You look so familiar."
"No, Sorry." he replied with a smile.
"Excuse me mister, but how do you know my dad?" Gohan added. Curious as to how the newcomer had met his father before.
“Actually, I haven’t met your dad before." the boy stated, "I’ve only just heard of him."
Krillin found this hard to believe. If he had never met Goku, how did he know that he was going to arrive in the very spot they were in and the precise time? He decided to voice this question.
"Well then how do you know that he’s going to arrive at this spot in two hours?"
He seemed at a lost for words.
"Well, that’s uh... Sorry, I can’t say."
"Why not?!" Vegeta spoke up. Fed up with the boys answers. He was hiding something, he just knew it.
"Oh, I’ll tell you! Because you’re up to something. Tell us now tough guy who are you!" Vegeta demanded.
"I wish I could. Sorry."
"When you defeated Frieza and that other guy you were a Super Saiya-jin weren’t you? " Gohan asked.
"Yes, yes I was." the lavender haired boy replied.
He was starting to get nervous, the group was asking too many questions. Questions that he couldn’t answer with out revealing too much.
"That’s a lie." Vegeta said, "Look my friend, Kakarott the one you call Goku, and myself are the only Saiya-jins left. Kakarott’s kid there is half Saiya-jin so if you count him that makes three of us. There is no way that you can have Saiya-jin blood."
"Ya but we saw him. He just defeated Frieza and that huge guy all by himself." Gohan replied in the other boys defense.
“Well, I’m calling him a liar not a weakling." Vegeta said with a slight smirk.
He was indeed amused to find out where the mysterious boy’s powers came from.
Bulma rolled her eyes at them. They were just arguing senselessly. She glanced at the boy and for the first time and noticed something on his jacket.
“Hey, you’ve got a logo on your jacket. That’s my dad’s company! Are you one of our employees?“ Bulma inquired curiously.
“Uh, no. Not exactly. Just a fan.“
“Oh, I see. Well tell me your name and I’ll recommend you to dad.” Bulma offered.
“I can’t do that. I’m sorry, I know it’s strange.”
Bulma chuckled.
“Ooo mystery man.” she said with a grin.
Deciding it would take a long wait the group all sat around the area on the ground or flat rocks. Vegeta sat a little away from the group brooding as usual. The lavender haired, mystery boy couldn’t help but look at him. After a while Vegeta noticed this and glared at him.
“What are you looking at?” he demanded.
“Oh, uh nothing. It’s just that I , uh --- like your shirt.” the boy lied.
“You would. “ Vegeta muttered sarcastically.
Silence issued over the group. No one seemed to want to say much of anything. The boy was grateful that the Z warriors weren’t asking anymore questions. Gohan had approached Piccolo and they were discussing something aside from everyone.
“Uh, hey Piccolo? You mind if I ask you something?“
“What’s that?“
“Well, Uh when Dende and the other Nameks went to resettle on that new planet you could have gone with them. I was wondering Why you chose to stay here with us. They are your people.“
Piccolo thought for a moment before turning to Gohan and answering.
“Well, I might join them someday, but for now I feel like my mission is here on Earth. Sometimes connections between people run deeper than where they are from or what color skin they have.”
Gohan nodded.
“Hey, now check this out.“ Bulma whispered to Krillin who was beside her, “Is it me or do those two look kind of alike? “
She motioned to Vegeta and the mystery boy.
Krillin blinked and contemplated the thought.
“Well now that you mention it -- I kind of see a resemblance. Well, I mean, just in looks. That other guy seems nice, but Vegeta has the personality of a stump.”
“Well, he’s a Prince.“ Bulma reasoned.
“So what?“
“Princes have to act bored. Like the world’s not good enough for them.” she added as an afterthought.
“Huh? Vegeta seems more agitated than bored.“ Krillin replied, “like he’s got a bad case of hemorrhoids or something.“
Bulma rolled her eyes and Krillin and shook her head.
The boy still seemed to be sneaking looks at Vegeta every chance he got something Vegeta was beginning to find annoying and it certainly aggravated him .
What the hell is wrong with this kid?
An arrogant smirk crossed his lips.
“Why do you keep looking over here? Haven’t you ever seen a pink shirt before? “ Vegeta asked haughtily. He was referring to the pink shirt he wore which read Bad Man on the back, “ If you like it that much you can have it.“
“No, no thank you.“ the boy replied and looked away again.
There were a lot of things he would have liked to say to Vegeta but he couldn’t reveal anything yet.
“Then knock it off kid.“ Vegeta warned.
By this time everyone was starting to get fed up with waiting.
“Maybe Goku met this guy somewhere out in space Chautzu.” Tien mentioned to his small friend, “ He has been gone a while.”
Chautzu shook his head.
“But he told Gohan he hasn’t met Goku.” He reminded.
“Then how could he know the exact spot that Goku is going to land two hours before he arrives?” Tien asked.
“Maybe he’s wrong. Maybe Goku is not coming.“ Yamcha said suddenly.
“Huh?!” everyone exclaimed in unison.
“ Well the only way to find out to wait two hours right?” Bulma asked.
“Yeah,” Yamcha replied.
“Uh, huh.” Chautzu agreed.
“So how long has it been?” she continued to ask.
“One hour.“ Yamcha replied wondering what Bulma was getting at.
“Well then chill out for one more hour! “ Bulma exclaimed loudly.
“Well you can just find another ride home!” Yamcha shouted back.
“FINE!”
After the small outburst more silence came over the group and it remained as they all waited another hour to see if the boy was telling the truth. They wondered if Goku was actually going to show up like he said.
-------------------------
One hour later…..
No one spoke the only sound on the plateau was the sound of a soda can being kicked around a bit. Krillin was boredly kicking the can of grape soda he had been drinking earlier. Suddenly another beeping sound issued from the boy’s watch.
“Hey, that’s it. “ he said as he stood, “ Two hours have passed Goku should be arriving any second now. “
“Really?” Bulma asked.
He nodded.
“Okay ..” Gohan said anxiously.
Everyone set their gaze on the sky which for a moment was clear until the energy of a very high ki was sensed by those of the warriors that could.
“Oh my gosh Tien!“ Chautzu exclaimed surprised by the energy level.
“I know! I feel it too Chautzu.”
“He’s coming!“ Krillin exclaimed. He knew Goku’s energy signal for sure and even though it was much higher than he remembered he knew it had to be him.
A small speck is spotted in the sky which seems to be a ship.
“Man that guy was right after all!” Yamcha said.
“You are all nuts. My woman’s intuition isn’t picking up anything at all right now.” Bulma said while looking up in the sky.
“No, its true. He’s finally home. My dad’s back! “ Gohan exclaimed happily.
“Look up there! “ he said pointing the ship out, “DAD! “
A sphere shaped ship shot down from the sky careening towards the ground several feet away from them. Excited all the warriors headed in the ships direction to meet with Goku whom they were now sure had arrived.
“Last one there is a rotten egg.“ Krillin called out jokingly as he ran.
“Hey wait for me!“ Bulma called out after them, “Wait up!“
They had arrived at a huge crater which at its base head the ship that had fallen out of the sky. The crater was huge and extremely deep. All the Z warriors could see now was smoke coming from the ship as it smoldered.
“Whoa! “ Gohan exclaimed while looking down into the crater, “check it out what a crater.”
“Yea no kidding,” Krillin exclaimed, “What a landing. Hope they have some air bags in that baby.“
“Why? To protect the ship from Goku’s head.“ Yamcha said jokingly.
“Yea really.” Tien agreed with a laugh.
The smoke from the ship finally starts to clear and a mechanical hiss coming from the ship signals that the hatch is being opened. Goku emerges from it earning cheers from all of the Z fighters.
“Huh?” he asks while looking around at them surprised. “Hey guys.“
Everyone waves and greets Goku happily as he flies out of the crater.
Goku hadn’t changed. He still looked the same as always with his unruly raven hair and goofy, innocent grin. It did look however, like he had gained a lot more strength and power while he had been gone. He no longer wore his orange Gi with the Kami house emblem. He had a white long sleeve shirt, red pants and a strange blue vest.
“Hi, you guys. How in the world did you know I was going to be here.” he asked as he landed in front of his friends.
Bulma motioned to the lavender haired boy.
“This guy here told us. I think he might be a fan of yours. He’s definitely a mystery man.“
“He knows all about you dad” Gohan adds as he comes up in front of his father.
Goku glances at the strange new boy and their eyes locked.
“But how?“ he asks turning back to Bulma.
Bulma shrugged. She really had no idea how the boy knew.
“He knew he exact time and place of your arrival Goku.“ she replied
“That’s impossible, we’ve never even met.” Goku stated taking another look at him.
“That’s what he said when we met him. He must have been tracking your ship in outer space.“ Bulma reasoned.
“Really?” Goku said while looking skeptical, “Eeh, I don’t know. Frieza tried to do that, but I could sense his energy level as he passed me. He was sure in a hurry to beat me home.”
Goku began to scan the area he suddenly realized Frieza’s Ki had died out.
“My Gosh! What in the world happened here you guys. Who defeated Frieza?” he asked, “You Piccolo or was it you Vegeta?”
He turned to each man in turn and looked at them questioningly.
Piccolo decided to answer.
“Neither of us did. It was this guy. “ Piccolo replied. He once again motioned to the strange teen.
“He did it with ease. He turned into a Super Saiya-jin and picked him apart.“
“What?!” Goku exclaimed shocked, “A Super Saiya-jin? I can’t believe it, that’s outstanding. Can you imagine a Super Saiya-jin at his age that’s really fantastic.”
“Hey are you forgetting something?” Vegeta interrupted, “You, your son and I are the only Saiya-jins still alive.“
Goku contemplated this but shrugged it off.
“Well if he says he’s a Super Saiya-jin that’s good enough for me.“ Goku said finally.
“Oh, honestly Goku. You take things way too lightly sometimes.” Bulma said disbelievingly.
“No, I don’t.“ Goku replied seriously.
“Goku, can I have a word with you?“ the boy asked interrupting the argument that was sure to come.
“With me?” Goku asked surprised.
“Yes, just the two of us.“
“Alright then.“ Goku replied his expression turning serious.
“Goku -- “ Krillin started to say
“Its alright guys. I’ll be right back.“ Goku assured them.
The two men flew a little ways off leaving space between them and the rest of the group to talk in private. Once they several feet away they regarded each other.
“Thanks man. “ The teen said gratefully.
“Hey, no problem,“ Goku replied, “But shoot I should be thanking you for beating Frieza. I had a chance to finish him but I was only fooling myself thinking that he might change.“
The boy smirked.
“Not him. He was out of control and you were supposed to stop him, but when he landed and you weren’t around I had to step in. I didn’t think you’d make it.“
Goku grinned at him.
“Yea, his ship was a lot faster than mine and he gained two hours on me. I knew he was going to hurt the people here. I was about to make my move, but then you came along.
The younger man raised a brow in confusion.
“And just how were you going to make a move when you were two hours away in space?“
It was Goku’s turn to smirk. No one knew of his new technique. It was quite impressive.
“ Well thanks to a technique I learned I could have been there in seconds. “ he replied.
“Are you serious?!“
“Yea, its called instant transmission.“ Goku began to explain.
“You mean time travel?“ the boy asked.
“No, you dematerialize and travel as a mass of light. You’d be surprised at how much ground you can cover at one hundred and eighty-six thousand miles per second.“ Goku replied.
“No kidding.” the boy said amazed, “I had no idea you had that ability.”
“Yea the people on Yadrat taught it to me. They weren’t very strong, but they knew some amazing techniques and I think they liked me because I could eat as much as I could.” Goku said with a sheepish laugh.
“Man, what a bummer.“
“Huh?“
“If I had known that you didn’t need my help with Frieza I could have waited and come to you while you were alone and avoided the risk of meeting all the others.“
“The risk?” Goku asked, “What do you mean?”
“Okay, I don’t mind answering that question, but first let me ask you something. Can you transform into a Super Saiya-jin at will?”
Goku still was kind of confused but nodded.
“At first I wasn’t able to. It happened spontaneously, but now I can control it.“
“Alright then, can you show me now?” the boy asked.
“huh?”
“Please, Goku.“
( with the others )
“I really like Goku’s knew outfit. Its cool.” Bulma commented as she looked on to the two men.
“I wonder what they are talking about.“ Krillin wondered aloud.
“Yea, they look pretty serious.“ Gohan added.
( back with Goku )
“Ok ..” Goku agreed to the boys request.
With a feral scream Goku began to raise his power level. His fist clenched as his body was engulfed in a flame of energy and his hair began to turn blonde while his brown eyes turned into an aquamarine color.
The others watched in awe as they felt Goku’s Ki escalate. Bulma was shocked to see Goku’s hair turn blonde for the first time.
“What’s going on guys!? Goku has blonde hair!” Bulma exclaimed.
“He’s turned into a Super Saiya-jin.“ Gohan elaborated though he seemed to be as much in shock as everyone else.
“How could he generate that much power?“ Tien asked in wonder.
“I know its mind boggling. Goku is on fire !“
Goku stood before the mysterious boy whom despite being a Super Saiya-jin himself was impressed.
“Are you satisfied?” Goku asked him.
“Yes, I am. Man how awesome! I’ve forgotten what it feels like looking from the outside in.“ he commented.
“So what’s next friend?” Goku prompted.
“Now we both be Super Saiya-jin.“
Trunks smirked before repeating the process that Goku had gone through. His dark blue eyes lightened turning greenish-aqua and his hair spiked up retaking the blonde color it had when he had faced Frieza.
The others looked on in shock. They didn’t know what would happen next now that both Goku and the mysterious boy stood powered up facing each other.
“Man just look at those two. Hard core!” Yamcha said in awe.
“What’s that guy up to.“ Tien asked worried that battle could break out.
Goku was staring at the boy in surprise he didn’t expect his power level to go so high. It almost felt like they were matched.
“We’re exactly the same.“ he told the boy.
“Let’s find out.“
“Huh?” Goku asks in confusion.
The boy didn’t answer. He simply removed the broad sword that was strapped to his back and rises to attack Goku. Goku eyes narrow in seriousness, but he shows no sign of fear. He doesn’t move or flinch as the boy tries to attack but falls short. Goku sensed he wouldn’t be able to go through with it as he watched the boy stop in mid attack and lower the sword. The boy held a surprised expression on his face.
“Why didn’t you try to avoid it.” he asked.
“I searched your feelings.” Goku explained. “So I knew that you would stop.”
“Yes, I see.“ the boy said with a nod in understanding. “Well this time I’m not going to stop. Got it.“
Goku nodded.
“As you wish.“ Goku said.
Goku’s only response to the boys threat was to raise a single finger in defense emblazing it with more of his energy. The boy launches into another attack but Goku deflects each blow easily with the one finger.
The teen stops and smiles as he tosses his sword into the air. He seemed satisfied with the results.
“Awesome, everything I’ve heard is true. You are good. No, your great.“ he said.
As he speaks the sword suddenly falls into the sheath that is strapped to his back.
“Man, those same moves turned Frieza into cold cuts.” he tells Goku with a grin.
“Yea, well your heart just wasn’t in it this time.“ Goku replies with a small grin.
“I feel like I can trust you Goku. I had to know for sure. Sorry about the secrecy, but I really need your word that you won’t tell anyone else what I am about to say.”
“Well, I’ve never had a problem keeping secrets, but sure you have my word. “ Goku replied.
“Thank you, my name is Trunks. This is going to sound strange, but I’m not from this time. I traveled here in a time machine from twenty years in the future.” Trunks explained.
“Really?” Goku said in surprise, “from the future? That’s incredible.”
“Yes, Vegeta was right. Only he, yourself and Gohan have Saiya-jin blood. I got mine from him. He’s my father.” Trunks explained.
“What ?!” Goku exclaimed. “Your kidding! Wow! Your absolutely sure that Vegeta is your father?”
Trunks nodded.
“Yes, I’m half Saiya-jin, half Lunarian.“
Goku blinked he had never heard of a Lunarian.
“A Lunarian?“
“Like you and my father are Saiya-jins from planet Vegeta, a Lunarian is a person from the moon, Goku.“ Trunks explained.
“Your serious? Vegeta’s son. My gosh! Yes, yes I can see the resemblance. Wow!“ Goku said disbelievingly.
“I will be born two years from now.” Trunks explained.
Goku laughs.
“No kidding. Vegeta’s going to be a daddy. That’s incredible who would have ever thought -- “ Goku started to ramble.
“Goku, I didn’t come here to tell you that. I have to talk to you about something more important.“ Trunks interrupted.
“Oh,“ Goku replied sheepishly.
“In three years, on the morning of May twelfth at ten A.M a horrible destructive duo will show up on an island nine miles south west of south city. They have dreadful powers, even by our standards. They’re monsters, Goku. That’s the best way I know how to describe them. They’re monsters. Once this pair surfaces, the Earth and everything you know will be gone for good.” Trunks explained.
“What’s the deal? Are they aliens?” Goku asked.
“No, they’re both Androids, created right here on Earth. Their creator was Gero. Dr. Gero, the master mind responsible for the Red Ribbon Army. Do you remember?” Trunks replied.
“ Yes, I defeated them! “
Everyone watched as Goku continued to talk to Trunks. It was surprising how much the two seemed to be discussing.
“ Man, for two guys who don’t know each other they sure have a lot to talk about.“ Bulma commented.
“But, hey talking’s not bad it’s a lot better than fighting.” Krillin reasoned.
“Yea, at least he doesn’t have his sword out anymore. “
“Yea, and your dad put his finger away too.” Krillin added.
Goku was in shock he couldn’t believe his old nemesis was returning from the past.
“No way, it’s the same guy?” Goku asked.
“That’s him.“ Trunks affirmed.
“But how? He lived?“
“Thanks to you.“ Trunks replied, “Yes, that’s one battle your going to wish you fought to the very end. Look, I’m sorry to say that Goku. I know you’re a good person, but letting Dr. Gero escape was a mistake that will come back to haunt you and everyone you know. He’s probably working on those monsters as we speak. I’m still not sure where is laboratory is. If I knew I’d be paying him a visit instead of you. Its hard to describe these creatures Goku. They aren’t like any being you’ve ever faced. Nothing even comes close to rivaling the technology that gave them birth. It’s mind boggling how strong they are.“
“What’s his plan?” Goku asked. “What’s Dr. Gero trying to accomplish with them?”
Trunks shook his head.
“No one really knows. The moment those things were able to think for themselves they rebelled and they’ve had their own twisted and merciless agenda ever since then. There is no ground or reason for what they do. They are machines of destruction, man eaters. They’re first act after being born was to turn on their own creator, Dr. Gero himself. The androids are ruthless. They delight in causing pain and chaos. Living on Earth in my time is like living in a nightmare, always running and hiding and looking for a way out.“ he replied.
“Man, gosh, you defeated Frieza in a flash. Yet, from what your saying these androids are even stronger than you.“
“They are, for sure. Hunting me down is one of their favorite hobbies, but its two against one there’s not much I can do other than run.”
“What?!” Goku exclaimed shocked, “What about all the others. I mean aren’t they helping you?”
“They can’t “ Trunks replied sadly, “They are dead. Three years from now the Earth’s special forces will be gone. I’m all that’s left. I’m doing the best I can. They’re all gone. Vegeta, Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, Chautzu, Piccolo. They are all going to lose their lives against the androids in a horrible battle. There will be only two survivors. That’s my master and best friend Gohan and my older sister. They narrowly escape that battle but then thirteen years later they finally get them both. That was four years ago my time and as you already know Piccolo is gone so there is no chance of reviving anyone with the Dragon Balls.”
Trunks paused in remembrance and clenched his fists. It angered him even more, but he decided to concentrate in explaining everything he could to Goku.
“Making my time machine also cost us many precious lives. So many have suffered at the hands of those beasts. DARN THEM! Man they’re just far to strong.”
“Wait a sec.” Goku asked. “Hey Trunks? What happened to me. Do I die in the battle as well?”
“Uhh uh, you die before it.” Trunks replies, “Not too long from now your going to catch a new virus that attacks the heart. You are going to die from it. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. it’s a radical virus. Your going to start hearing about it soon and not even a Super Saiya-jin can beat it.”
“Bummer,” Goku says disappointedly, “killed by a stupid virus. What a waste. Darn it! I want to fight those androids, but I don’t even get to take a crack at them.”
“You mean after everything you’ve heard you still want to fight them? Aren’t you scared of them at all?”
“Well sure a little bit. All challenges are scary at first, but maybe I could have made a difference.”
“A guy like you probably could.” Trunks agreed, “You’re a true warrior Goku. Bulma and Gohan were right about you. I really can trust you. I’m glad I can.”
Trunks smiles at Goku and takes a vial out of his jacket pocket.
“Huh?” Goku asks while eyeing the small tube.
“Here you go.“ Trunks says while tossing it to Goku. “Take that for your health.”
“My health?” Goku inquires. He was looking at the purple substance in the tube with interest.
“Its an antidote.” Trunks explains, “There is no cure now for that virus your going to get, but in my time there is. Take that when you get sick and you’ll be fine.”
“Your kidding me! Wow! Awesome! It’s purple too, I’ll bet its grape flavored.” Goku exclaims thrilled.
“I shouldn’t be doing this, Goku, because its going to change history, but some history should change. Things are pretty bad.”
“Ooh,”
“You are the type of guy that can make a difference Goku. My mother told me so before she was killed and so did Bulma and Gohan. Now I believe them.” Trunks said.
“Your mother knows me? “ Goku asked. “ Am I going to meet her or do I already know her now ?”
“You’ll meet her in three months. My mother is a time traveler too. She’s the last remaining Lunarian along side my older sister Reeni. My mother, Serena, will arrive exactly on September fifteenth. My sister and one of her guardians will arrive with her. That’s as much as I know. I was young when they killed her and with the androids constantly attacking she never had much time while she was alive.”
“When she arrives will she know what’s going on ?” Goku asks.
“No, but she’ll catch on. She’ll also be an incredible asset. She has possession of a crystal that is incredibly powerful.”
“I see.“
“Goku?”
“Yea ?”
“Can I ask you for one last favor ?” Trunks asks.
“Sure.”
“Look after my mother for me. I feel like I’ve failed both my mother and sister, but that antidote should change things. You can keep everyone together and alive.”
“Okay, you got it.”
“Well look I better be off.” Trunks says.
Goku smiles.
“Thanks for this,” Goku says referring to the vile of antidote,” you’re great.”
“Hey you’ve helped me in a lot of ways I should be thanking you.” Trunks replied.
“Me? What did I do?” Goku asked.
“Well, I’ve felt alone since Gohan and my sister died. They were the last people that understood me, but meeting you has inspired me Goku. Its been like finding a long lost brother. You take care.”
“You too. You’re a brave young man Trunks. Now that I have met you I’ll be with you in spirit no matter where ever you go.”
Trunks gives Goku a thumbs up and begins to walk away with a slight wave. Goku waved back and turn to the others that are waiting for an explanation. He crossed his arms and contemplated what he was going to tell the others.
“Oh man, now what,” Goku thought to himself, “ three years, gosh, how am I going to let everyone know.”
“Hey, Goku, so what did that guy say?” Krillin asked as Goku approached them.
“Nothing important really.” Goku lied.
Goku laughed nervously and scratched the back of his head.
“That’s funny, it all sounded pretty important to me.” Piccolo said.
“Really ?!” Goku asked shocked,” you heard it all?”
Piccolo nodded.
“My ears do more than just frame my face you know, Goku.”
“Oh come on. What’s so important that you cant tell us Goku.” Bulma asked.
“Well I can’t say.“ Goku replied.
“Alright, that’s fine.” Piccolo interrupted, “but if you won’t I will.”
“but gosh! You heard!” Goku exclaimed worriedly referring to the secret Trunks had told him about his parents.
“Don’t worry Goku. I wont say anything that will endanger your friend, but we deserve a chance to change our destiny all of us. Not just him.”
Piccolo went into the explanation about the androids including as much details as he could from the conversation with out revealing Trunks’ identity. The Earth’s special forces listened shocked at the horror that would befall them all in three years.
Next time on Lives Crossed …..
REBIRTH
Serena finds herself in a totally new place, forced to come to grips with the reality of things. She has to begin life anew with the girls. Will she be able to handle it ? A totally new Serena is in order and she decides to be her true self.
A/N : Hey! Well as you can see the prophesies been said lets see where things go from here. I hope everyone’s enjoyed the new rewrites of the story.