Humanity (Trunks x OC)

Part 3

Some time passes in which 17 and 18 distanced themselves from 21. Figuring if she wasn't ready to kill a Saiyan, they won't receive her help in their other favorite pastime; that being bothering and killing humans.

It left 21 with some time to herself and to discover the world she has woken up to. Her memories of her time before she became what she is now are scattered and unclear, but she understands that much has changed since then. The world isn't the same anymore.

She can't however, figure out what to feel on that. Somewhere along the process of her transformation, her capability of feeling emotions has dulled out greatly. She finds it a shame. It was what made her human. She was fine being one she recalls, until the doctor appeared that is. After that, she had no choice left on what she wanted to be. All her dreams and goals that she used to have, that she must've had, were no longer of importance after that. She lost her passion.

On a certain day, she finds herself passing through a desert like area, the sky is growing dark and the wind is picking up as the smell of rain starts to fill the air. She can appreciate the strong breeze, tugging at her hair and clothes. It was so hot previously. A good thunderstorm will clear that up. However, that is not all that is on her mind. Something is bugging her.

"Why do you insist on following me?" she questions the figure hidden between the red rocks that are scattered along her path. He's been following her around for an hour now, and she has finally lost her patience.

She turns around to meet a pair of cerulean eyes with her own cobalt ones. The other pair widens in fright for a moment before the figure steps out to reveal a familiar purple haired boy, trying to look brave.

"Attack me if you want. I'm not afraid of you!" he shouts, much to 21's amusement.

"I can see that." she indulges him, stepping closer to him. He steps back with every step she takes, not allowing her to come closer, so she finally stops.

"How is your friend?" she questions, honestly curious. However, the teen before her takes it the wrong way.

"You nearly killed him, you monster! You will pay for that!" he shouts at her, balling his fists.

21 blinks at the boy. "Monster? Is that what you really think of me?" she wonders, her eyes intense.

He nods without hesitation. "You're monsters, all three of you! You're ruthless murderers, attacking innocent people! Destroying everything on your path and killing everyone who tries to get in your way. All my friends! My family!!" he shouts, his eyes tearing slightly as he rants on.

21's eyes narrow, upset. "Hey boy!" she calls out, tearing the angsty teen from his distracting emotions, back to the situation before him. He snaps out of it in time to realize he missed her approach. He is shocked to find her right in front of him and stiffens.

She stands but 3 inches taller than him, but to him, she might as well appear 8 feet tall. She reaches out to him, to his face. He can't help but think that he's done for. He's been stupid, going after an android alone. He should have waited for Gohan. He will be so upset with him.

He is surprised however when he follows her hand as it retreats. Her fingers are glistening wet, with his tears he realizes. She wipes them on her clothes. "I can't say I'm sorry, as I had no part in that. I'm also not sorry for defending myself against your friend. However, though I can't recall having friends or family, I must've had them at some point and not remembering them feels like a painful loss. So I can only say that I feel bad for you, for losing them." she says, stunning the boy.

He looks at her with a mixture of confusion, disbelief and shock. "I- ... I don't need your pity." he stammers out, making 21 tilt her head as she tries to figure him out.

"I suppose not. You're pretty though huh?" she seems to sigh as she pushes her hair back after it got in her face from the wind.

"Anyway...I'll be off now. Rain is coming and...well... I simple do not know how to act with you around." she states, turning around, ready to depart.

"Oh, and I suggest that you learn to hide your ki better. If I was 17 or 18, you'd be dead by now." she finishes before flying off, leaving a bewildered teenager behind.

.................

"21. Where have you been?" 17 asks as they come across each other as she shelters from the rain in what once was a quaint little town.

"Around." she answers dully.

"Boring." 18 hums. "We've had plenty of fun." she smirks. "Are you sure you haven't changed your mind?" she asks.

"I'm sure." 21 replies.

17 sighs. "Fine then. At least take me on in a game of pinball. 18 always wins. It's bad for my ego." he admits.

"Sure." 21 replies silently before they head off towards the city as the rain slowly lets up.

................

"I came across android 21." Trunks confesses to his friend and master, making Gohan look at him in surprise.

"What happened?" he asks after looking the teen over to see no physical damage. "Did she do anything?"

Trunks looks to the ground, not wanting to fully reveal what happened, how weak he acted and how he put himself in possible danger. "W-well, nothing much really." he answers. Gohan looks at him unconvinced, making Trunks a bit nervous.

"She just...talked. I suppose?" he says.

"And what did she have to say? Did she threaten you?" Gohan asks, but Trunks shakes his head.

"No, she didn't. I-I think she felt lonely." he reveals, making Gohan's brows rise. "I know I might be getting ahead of myself here. But she seems, different somehow from 17 or 18." Trunks shares his thoughts.

Gohan looks pensive. "That is getting ahead of yourself. You could be right, but you could be wrong. We haven't seen much of her to say for sure. What I know for sure is that she packs one hell of a punch. I don't know why she chose not to kill me, but who says she won't try later on?" Gohan tells Trunks. "Don't let your guard down Trunks." he warns.

"I won't Gohan." he promises.