The History Of Gohan

Chapter 1

Dragon Ball Z: History of Gohan - Chapter 1

Trunks was frantically running down a beaten alleyway. Sweat dripped down his forehead as his stamina began to weaken. Every step he took was one step deeper into his pride being lost. Instead of fighting the threats that faced him, he ran away from them, waiting for Gohan to save him. What would his father think?

Androids 17 and 18 had it in for Trunks. He was a meddling brat that didn't know his place. The evil humanoids had killed Goku, Krillin, Piccolo, and even his father Vegeta. All Trunks had in this world was his mother Bulma and his best friend Gohan. Instead of protecting his mother, he ran away, fearing for his own life. Even from the beginning of their chase, Trunks could tell they weren't going at their potential speed. The androids were toying with him; waiting for him to lose all of his energy on his own before they beat him to a bloody pulp. Why they were allowing him to live this long, he didn't know. He always had the philosophy of defeating the enemy while he had the chance, unlike his father, who enjoyed to test his limits more so. The many questions that were running through his head finally led Trunks to stop the pursuit.

"Have you been working out, kid? You've ran further today than you have in a while," Android 18 commented facetiously.

"You're not trying to hit on this wimp, are you, 18?" Android 17 asked.

"Hehe.. Nah. I wouldn't even hit on his big Gohan friend. Though I am gonna kick on him!" Android 18 replied, as she kicked the cornered Trunks in the jaw.

Trunks wiped the blood off of his face and rubbed his jaw, "Good, because Gohan wouldn't want you anyway, metallic freak!"

Android 17 did a vanishing move, coming as physically close to Trunks as possible, "That's my sister you're talking about, pal. I suggest you take it back."

"Never! I won't let you two get away with this any longer!" Trunks shouted as he punched Android 17 in the chest.

"Take it..." Android 18 quietly said. She vanished behind Trunks, "back!" she shouted as she kicked him once more, this time from behind. Android 17 dodged Trunks' flying body and watched him hit the nearby building. Trunks began to collect himself as best he could, staring at the androids, uncertain as to whether or not he should try to retaliate in this condition.

"How would you like it if I talked badly about an important lady in your life, Trunks?" Android 17 hypothetically asked.

It took him a moment to realize exactly what he meant, "You stay away from my mother, you monster! She hasn't done anything to anyone!"

"All the other people we've killed.. they didn't do anything to anyone... Do we look like we care?" Android 18 asked.

Trunks, unable to think of a retort, began to charge his aura. He knew he was going to become a Super Saiyan this time, he was certain. The wind began to turn as his hair began to stand up. The pavement below his feat began to crack. He gripped his fists in one final push of power, until-

It was all a dream.

Trunks awoke to see his mother hovering over his bed, "I have breakfast ready, son. Gohan says to meet him outside when you're done; he wants to talk to you."

Trunks didn't say a single word. He just hugged his mother, thankful that she was still alive.

After eating his food, he eagerly rushed outside to meet Gohan.

"Mom said you wanted to talk to me.."

"Right. Trunks, I don't think it's a secret that the androids aren't letting up... Our efforts aren't doing anything at all to them.."