86 King's Pride

A/N

So there have been a few complaints that the story isn't high paced, has honestly been ruined beyond saving or something along those lines.

To this I can only say, the story always had a similar pace, even at the very beginning Raditz spent multiple chapters in a forest, sitting and meditating, that should have given an idea on what it's all about, but apparently not.

To those who only appear once a while to complain and then vanish into thin air, understand what you are dealing with, and if it isn't to your liking, kindly leave.

For those who are always there and supporting, thank you, writing daily chapters isn't easy, although this just my hobby your support is what keeps this story going!

With that settled, onto the chapter.

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After satisfying the individual curiosities of the z fighters, Trunks finally explained his agenda.

The question answer session went on for a while before the z fighters understood what had happened in the future.

"So what you are saying is this Gero guy created androids that will kill every single one of us?"

"And he has already succeeded in the future, so you came back to the past to stop this from happening?"

Asked Krillin with some tangible fear in his voice, but it wasn't only Krillin, every z fighter had a serious mood.

Sadly, even after watching the mood Trunks had to gravely nod and confirm Krillin's fears, by now he had given out almost all the necessary information he had.

The android's threat, the time machine, and his hopes to save Goku and Raditz from certain death.

There wasn't much more space remaining for clarification, but he still clarified some more anyway, just to emphasise the seriousness of the issue.

"Yeah, only me and my mom- sorry Bulma survived to the end, there was Mr Gohan too but he.. perished in battle."

Yamcha opened his mouth wide and exclaimed.

"Gohan? Wow, the little guy sure grew up quickly."

Trunks smiled with sadness, he dosen't know about Gohan's younger years but he did spend a lot of time with adult Gohan.

In fact, it was his entire childhood that he had spent with Gohan, he was both a teacher and a friend.

"Mr Gohan was my sensei, he alone used to fight one against three, but.. he couldn't keep up, one day they got to him too."

*Clench*

Gripping his fist tightly Trunks remembered that scene, this was the event that forced him to go super Saiyan, it wasn't something he could forget this easily.

His hatred for the androids was an all time high because of it, meanwhile Raditz had keenly noticed Trunks said three androids, not two.

Now this was a big game changer, that meant even if the timeline went normally, something must have happened for Gero to release another one.

And there was only one variable here, him.

'So Gero created another android to fight against me, figures, I am quite the high profile man.'

His actions and powers were broadcasted on national television for all to see, unless Gero was blind he would take precautions.

And that precaution must be the new android, but this was in the future, after the arrival of Trunks even more changes can happen just like it did in the original.

"Trunks, if you don't mind, rest a few days at capsule corporation."

"I want to take a good look at the time machine."

Trunks seemed unsure and wondered how he should go about refusing.

He had only this one time machine and very limited fuel, if anything were to happen to it he would be stuck here forever.

That was not something Trunks wanted to see happen, him getting stuck here would mean his mom would be all alone in that world, that was a horrific thought he never wanted to come to pass.

"Trunks."

Raditz's words brought Trunks out of his daze, but when he was about to make an excuse Raditz spoke again.

"I need to check this for your own good, we have to know if this time machine is working with split timelines or is this something which brings you to your own timeline's past."

"Understanding that would help both of us, if it's a split timeline, you coming here will change things for us but not for you."

Taken aback by Raditz's words, Trunks nodded a little unsurely.

"Mom told me she wasn't sure what would happen, I came here to take a chance and see if changing the past will change my future too."

"But if changing the past dosen't change the future, then I have created a new timeline..!"

"Shit! There could be more androids running around now-"

Raditz smirked at the mumbling Trunks and swiftly patted his shoulder with force, surprising the boy.

Giving a smile to the boy who was forced to grow up due to the circumstances, Raditz said lightly.

"War has made you far too tense, relax, this is the past, there aren't any androids here."

"You might be a half breed but you are also a Saiyan, don't fear war, relish in it, you will find things have become a lot easier for you."

Trunks was someone who was raised the human way, so all he knew about Saiyan instincts were what he had excavated himself.

There was no one to guide him back in the future but now that he was here, with all the z fighters with him, Trunks can grow up to be a capable warrior very quickly.

Although Trunks was surprised at Raditz's comfort he couldn't just let go of his accumulated worries so easily.

"But.. if changing the past dosen't my future, I would have created a new timeline and doomed it too."

"Then there will be another set of androids as well! This is not-"

*Snap*

Chopping Trunks on the head, Raditz rubbed his purplish violet hair harshly.

"What did I tell you just now! Relax! You are under too much pressure, you shouldn't have to carry such baggage at this stage."

"Even Saiyan babies aren't sent to planets they can't handle, you don't have to fight the androids all alone kid, this is an adult Saiyan's job."

Looking plenty confused Trunks spoke back.

"But I am all alone! I am the only one who can protect the future! There is no one else to help me!"

Smirking at Trunks, Raditz folded his hands.

"That's where you are wrong kiddo, you are not alone and you have nothing to fear..!"

"Why? Because I am here!"

Giving a ferocious grin Raditz flared his massive ki, referencing the best hero now of all times was a bit abrupt, but it was too good of an opportunity to pass up for Raditz.

So he did a Saiyan version of the gig, and miraculously he managed to pull it off too, he was totally expecting a sweatdrop scene happen.

Either would have worked for Raditz, one will lighten the mood and one would give Trunks hope, the hope one seems to have worked out.

"Kiddo, although you come from the future, currently you stand before me."

"And as long as you are in my domain, you are under my protection, I am the Saiyan King, Raditz! No one can threaten my people and get away with it."

Snapping his fingers, Raditz asked Bulma without looking back.

"How long do we need to get the blueprint on this thing?"

Bulma understood he was asking her and gave an answer right away, she could see her style all over the machine, understanding how long she'll need to take it apart wasn't that hard.

"I'll need a week to get everything right, but if we work together it'll take around three days."

Raditz nodded then told Trunks exactly what was going to happen.

"You hear that, in three days, the time machine will be ready."

"And after that.."

"I'll travel to the future with you."

Those glowing yellow eyes were exuding a kind of confidence Trunks hadn't seen in his entire life, and the craziest thing of all, he felt like Raditz could really do it.

He really could-

"I'll take care of the androids for you, both in the future and if need be, in the past as well."

"You have my word, soldier."

Trunks's eyes involuntarily widened, after Gohan's death he had forgotten how it felt to have help, to have someone care about you, to not worry about living through the night, because there is someone to watch your back.

Raditz meanwhile smiled at the very much shaken up Trunks, and pushed his fist on the boys chest.

"Now, are you coming to the capsule corporation or not?"

*Sniff*

Wiping away the tears accumulating in his eyes as the stress left his body, Trunks smiled a real smile.

"I'll come with you.. Saiyan King."

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