46Hello guys, this should be the new story I already talked about a few days ago. Hopefully, I'll be able to finish this story. Due to the majority voting for the second choice where Trunks would find himself in the Fairy Tail world alone, that'll be the story I'll stick to and to be honest this is what I preferred. I believe I made that clear during the little announcement that was made in the end of last chapter. If anyone wants to adopt the story please PM and I'll see if I can help you.
Anyways, without further ado. Here is the story.
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Bulma looked outside at the raining sky of West City as she sighed. Turning back she was met with the complete darkness of the room. Outlines of the furniture was still visible as she could see Trunks laying on the bed.
Every few minutes she would turn around and check on her only son, the only thing she still had right now. He and Gohan was the reason she still held on to the hope that one day she would be able to see a peaceful future once again.
But now, she wasn't so sure. It was only a few hours ago when Trunks made his way back to capsule corporation in a complete mess. She was able to gather a few information from whatever Trunks was screaming about.
Apparently Gohan has met his end at the hands of the android. She was still unsure of the details but seeing her son blaming herself for his death was heartbreaking. Few hours after his return, Trunks collapsed on the couch as he fell into a deep sleep.
Chi-Chi was already given the news of what happened to her only son but as Bulma expected she didn't take the news all to well. Bulma sighed once more.
"What are we going to do now?" Bulma asked. Gohan was training Trunks in hope of getting him ready to fight the android. She hoped that the combined power of the both of them would be able to overpower the androids.
"If only Goku and Vegeta were here. Maybe they would've been able to put an end to the androids together." She muttered as she turned back and walked to her son.
She sat down on the chair that was next to the bed and stared at Trunks for a good few minutes. She held into her son's hands as she started feel the pressure weighing on her.
Tears began running down her cheeks as she thought of her recent failure. The dream of the time machine was apparently going to remain a dream.
Bulma was supposed to be working on a time machine. A machine that would be able get Gohan back to the past where he would try and get the help of Z warriors from the past to overcome the androids. But apparently what she managed to do is create a machine that would travel between different universes.
Bulma was able to theorize that there are more than 10 universes in this world. She wasn't sure exactly how many there is but she had hoped she could maybe get herself, Gohan, Trunks, Bulma and the Ox King out of Earth and into another habitable planet.
She had already discussed the idea's potential with Gohan but he immediately refused saying that he'll be able to end the nightmare. Seeing his determination back then gave her a bit of hope but in the corner of her mind she doubted whether he would be able to do what looks to be the impossible. Besides, Gohan was still a saiyan so his pride wouldn't allow him to leave his home and start a new life
However, despite her uncertainty, she continued working on the universe traveling machine while still working on the time machine. However, the lack of sleep along with the stress put on her shoulder made her make one small mistake. Both the time and universe machine are of the same design. That would mean that there is only enough space for one person, two at max.
Bulma dried her tears really quickly and looked at Trunks once more. "Will he forgive me?" She thought as she was becoming more determined to carry out her plan. Her son deserved a better life than this.
She didn't have much time. With the pattern the androids were attacking. This city is supposed to be the next on their list and with no Gohan to distract them this time she was almost certain nothing would make it out of the city in one piece.
Bulma got up from her seat and walked towards the door. She turned one more time to look at her son. "I'm really sorry, Trunks. I've failed you and Gohan." She whispered before turning away and closing the door behind her.
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Chi-Chi was surprised to hear the house's bell ring. It was late at night and it was still raining. She just got the news of Gohan's death a few hours ago. Obviously she refused to believe it. Chi-Chi ran down the stairs of her home, hoping to open the door and fins Gohan waiting on the other side.
Chi-Chi opened the door as quickly as she could but much to her disappointment she was met with the face of her blue haired friend with an umbrella in her hand.
"Bulma?" She asked trying to hold back the tears of disappointment.
"I'm sorry to bother you at this hour Chi-Chi but I need to talk you." Bulma said, her eyes not leaving the floor in shame.
"Of course, come in or you'll catch a cold." Chi-Chi said as she motioned for Bulma to make her way in. "Have a seat and I'll go make us some tea." Bulma nodded and made her way to the living room as Chi-Chi made her way to the kitchen.
Bulma looked at the retreating form of her friend and could only frown. It was obvious Chi-Chi was disappointed to see her and not Gohan. She took a look at the living room and there were obvious signs of a short mental breakdown. The chairs being thrown around randomly on the ground and a few broken dishes.
Bulma didn't blame her. That's the second important person she lost in the last few years and obviously aging wasn't helping. Bulma sighed. "You're not going to be the only one who won't see her son anymore." Bulma muttered before getting lost in her thoughts.
Her trail of thinking was cut by Chi-Chi walking in with a tray in her hands. Chi-Chi set the tray on the small table and handed Bulma her tea.
Bulma took the tea from Chi-Chi and remained silent for a few seconds contemplating on how to start the conversation with her best friend. To her surprise, it was Chi-Chi that initiated the talk.
"Is he really gone?" Chi-Chi asked with a sorrow apparent in her shaky voice.
Bulma didn't move or reply as her eyes were glued on her reflection in the tea's surface.
"Bulma, please." Chi-Chi said as Bulma finally took her eyes off the tea and looked at her best friend. "Just answer me."
Bulma gave a short nod. "From what I understood from Trunks, Gohan knocked him out and went to fight the androids alone. After regaining consciousness, he looked for Gohan and…" Bulma trailed as Chi-Chi tried to digest what happened.
"How is he?" Chi-Chi asked, Trunks is really young and has never had to deal with losing someone. Seeing Gohan die must have affected him since he was his only friend.
"He's currently asleep. He collapsed almost half an hour after he arrived with the news." Bulma answered back.
Silence. That was all that was between the two women as they both were lost in their own thoughts.
"Chi-Chi, I need your advice. I know that I'm really insensitive for not considering how you are feeling right now but I honestly don't have anyone left to ask other than you." Bulma said in a shaky voice.
Chi-Chi's curiosity was apparent. "Go on Bulma, what do you want to talk about?"
"It's about Trunks." Bulma started. "I know that Gohan's told you about the time machine that I'm working on." Chi-Chi nodded in response signaling for Bulma to continue.
"Well, I don't think I could make the machine." Bulma announced. "I'm currently facing a lot of difficulties and I don't believe I could actually build a fully functional machine."
Chi-Chi could feel how Bulma was disappointed in herself but there was something she couldn't understand. "But what does that have to do with Trunks?" Chi-Chi asked.
"During my work, I've discovered that there are multiple universes in this world. So I was able to create a machine that could travel between these universes." Bulma answered.
"You're not asking me to leave my home and come with you and Trunks are you?" Chi-Chi asked with surprise.
"That was my plan but I've made a designing error and the machine can only carry one person. Besides, I only have enough fuel for a one-way trip." Bulma defended herself immediately.
Chi-Chi may not be smart as Bulma but she immediately understood what Bulma wanted to do.
"You want to send Trunks there alone?" She asked with shock.
"I don't know." Bulma said, her voice rising with the response. Chi-Chi remained silent and Bulma took a few deep breathes.
"I'm sorry Chi-Chi. I didn't mean to-"Bulma started before Chi-Chi interrupted her. "It's fine. Just go on."
Bulma ruffled her hair with her hands as she continued. "I keep feeling Trunks deserves better than this. He's never seen a peaceful world. I feel that may be his only and last chance of getting to experience a normal life." Bulma finished.
"You and I both lived in peaceful times. We managed to find someone we like and eventually got married. Hell, even Gohan managed to get together with Videl before the androids got her too." Bulma continued.
"I don't feel Trunks's is ever going to get that chance. I feel like I'm being greedy trying to hold on to him here when he could be somewhere else building a new life." She finished. "I don't know what to do Chi-Chi."
"Do it." Came the immediate answer from Chi-Chi. Bulma looked up to Chi-Chi in surprise. "We have to face it. Trunks right now isn't strong enough to beat the androids alone and I'd rather him have a nice life somewhere else than continually risking his life fighting those things." She said.
"Besides, I don't want you to feel how I feel right now." She ended as Chi-Chi finally breakdown once again with tears running down her cheeks. Bulma immediately rushed to her side and embraced her. "I'm so sorry, it's all my fault." Bulma said as she began crying once too.
Chi-Chi looked up to Bulma. "Don't say that, you tried your best." The two women remained in each other's embrace for a few more minutes before Bulma broke the hug.
"I'm sorry Chi-Chi. I have to go now. The androids are probably going to attack West City if I'm not mistaken. So I need to send Trunks away quickly before they destroy the lab and Trunks's only chance at a normal life." Bulma said as she picked up her umbrella that she left at her side.
"Oh, you better hurry then. But you're not leaving here unless you promise me something." Chi-Chi said as Bulma turned around and looked at her.
"Once you send Trunks to his new life. You ditch the lab and come live here with me." Chi-Chi said with a smile. "I do need some company so I won't go crazy and we can spend the last few years of our lives here before the androids finds us."
Bulma smiled at her old friend. "Of course Chi-Chi. I promise."
"Well then go one. I'll be waiting" Chi-Chi said as she motioned for Bulma to make her way. Bulma nodded as she left the house closing the door behind her.
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Trunks's eyes were met with the all too familiar sight of his room's ceiling. He groaned as he pushed himself into the seating position. He covered his forehead with his hand trying to ease the headache as memories of the last day came rushing back to his mind.
Depression instantly crept back to him as he muttered. "Gohan… why?" Before his mind could wander off any further, the room's door opened as Bulma made her way in.
"Oh. How long were you awake?" She asked as she set the umbrella to the side.
"Just a few minutes." He replied. Trunks noticed non-lab attire that Bulma was wearing and asked. "Where you outside?"
"Yes, I went to visit Chi-Chi." Bulma said as Trunks went silent once again.
"How is she doing?" He asked.
"Much better than I thought." Bulma said. "Actually I'll be going there much more often. She all alone now and what kind of friend would I be if I left her like that."
"I think that will be for the best." Trunks said. "I'll go train." He said as he got out of bed.
"Oh no you don't." Bulma immediately answered as she blocked the way Trunks was going to take out of the room.
"Why not? I need to avenge Gohan." Trunks said with a mix of annoyance and anger in his voice.
"You just woke up and you didn't eat anything since leaving to train with Gohan yesterday." Bulma said. Trunks stomach growled in agreement as Trunks tried to hide his blushes.
"Ok, but I'll train as soon as I'm done eating." Trunks announced daring his mother to argue.
"Alright, I won't stop you." Bulma said raising her hands up in defeat. Trunks grinned as she made his way past his mom.
"Oh Trunks." Bulma called out. Trunks turned around. "Remember that I love you and I'll always do." She said with an unnoticeable hint of sadness in her voice.
Trunks, with a confused look, answered back. "I love you too mom but what's going on?"
Bulma shook her head, "It's nothing. I've already prepared a feast worthy of my little prince down stairs." She said with a smile.
"Alright!" Trunks said as he rushed outside. Bulma watched her son running down the stairs.
"I'm really going to miss you Trunks." She whispered before following her son to the kitchen.
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Bulma walked into her lab carrying a sleeping Trunks in her arms. "Jeez, I had to overdose the sleeping medicine in the food to get you down." Bulma walked slowly and carefully not wanting to walk the younger saiyan up or it would be impossible to get him into the machine anymore.
Stepping into the automatic escalator, she was able to make it to the top of the machine. She wasted no time setting Trunks in a comfortable position before closing the vault and jumping down to the ground level.
She quickly went to the computer connected to the machine as she kept inspecting different planets. "I need to find a planet that looks like it could be inhabitable otherwise there is no use in sending Trunks."
She was able to quickly find a planet that looked like it could have all the necessary factors needed for a living. She quickly wrote down the co-ordinates and typed it into the computer.
After a few more seconds of working on the computers, everything was set up and Trunks was ready to be sent off to his fresh start.
Bulma turned to look at the machine one more time. She smiled seeing the Trunks sleep so peacefully inside.
"Trunks… This is for you. Please make the most out of it and remember. I will always be proud of you." She said as pressed the GO button before her heart would stop her from doing so.
The sound of the gears working and the machine starting up roared through the room. In a few seconds, the machine along with Trunks was gone with nothing but emptiness replacing the machine.
Bulma fell to her knees as she started to cry covering her face with both of her hands.
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This marks the end of the first chapter. I hope you guys like it. I feel like this chapter is one of my best written chapters. It may have been a bit sloppy towards the end of the chapter since I was bit tired towards the end. Other than that be sure to tell me your opinions in the review sections or in the PMs.
Peace Out.