It's cold. So cold.

Unable to keep his teeth from chattering hugging his knees closer to his chest looking into the burning inferno in front of his eyes curiosity of the small fire that he had managed to create with his trusty sword by his side feeling his eyes getting heavy taking a quick glance away from the fire to look around his surroundings as he sees nothing but darkness beneath him thanks to his advantage point on top of a small mountain top sensing no danger nearby not fighting it anymore slowly Gohan closes his eyes allowing his head to drop further into his knees.

To some this wouldn't be out of the ordinary. Just another camper out in the mountains camping out. But if you were to look closer you would find so many things wrong with this picture. You wouldn't find any ordinary camper. No instead you would find a young five year old boy. A boy that two months ago had never thought he would find himself in this situation.

Hitting the books to become a great soclar like his mother always wanted? Sure in fact that was always on the schedule. Going out to the forest with his father. Perhaps bring home dinner in the form of the biggest fish that they could catch from the stream? Yep. In fact that always cheered him up to see his father dive into the water and pull out a fish that is three times the size of him.

But now? Now all of that looked like wishful thinking. No books nearby. No father figure around to help keep him safe. Instead all he has is this. A torn outfit resembling the very one that his father always wore when he would train outside and his sword. Nothing special about it. No hidden powers. No hidden messages on the blade.

No in fact there had only been one message given to him. Survive. Survive and become stronger. Easier said than done. No combat training at all. No all he has is his mind. A mind that so far has allowed him to think on the fly and develop some kind of fighting technique. Although his buddy Mr T Rex probably wished he hadn't.

A simple test. He knew what this was. A test to have what was told his hidden powers to awaken. What powers he still didn't understand. Still didn't understand why he had been brought here. Still didn't understand why the green monster was doing this to him. Heck he didn't even know where he is. There are no cities in sight. All that can be seen is nothing but mountains with what looked to be an endless wasteland going as far as his eyes can see.

Wherever he is. Whenever that man would show back up here he would be ready. He would show him that this test had paid off. Would show him just exactly why he is Goku's son. He could only hope that day will come sooner rather than later. He misses them. Misses his family. Misses his mom's cooking. Misses his father's laugh. Misses all of the adventures that Aunt Bulma would tell him stories about whenever she would come to visit. Misses it all. So much so that even now as though his body is betraying him silent tears escape his eyelids and come trickling down onto his knees.

But then it happens. A simple sound that causes his tears to stop. Causes his head to snap upright. A snap. The sound of a twig snapping from behind him. Such a sound that makes him reach out to grab a hold of his discarded sword as he turns his head. But before he can do anything suddenly the sound of a bubbly laugh echoes through the air coming from some large man. This large man that snaps his right hand towards him with some kind of red jewel in the center before Gohan's world goes black and the sword in his hand falls down onto the stones with a small clang to echoes through the silent chilly night.

Five Years Later….

It is time. Finally their time has arrived. It was only a matter of time before the old fool messed up and my oh my did he mess up indeed. His little mindless slave gone. Android 19. That stupid bubbly android that just followed the good doctor around like a little puppy. The very same stupid android he had hoped he would get the pleasure of destroying with his own bare hands. Such a pity that would never happen now but oh well. He has bigger fish to fry and speaking of fish. Is he still babbling away trying to order him around? Trying to get him to go out there and eliminate The Z Fighters? The very same fighters that his scanners are telling him are just outside of these reinforced doors.

In due time they would meet their ends. But only when he says it is time. For now though he would play the part for just a little while longer. Play the part of the obedient slave like this insane doctor had always wanted while his twin sister sneaks up on him from the distance. Now without his precious Android 19 around the playing field has shifted. He may have that remote. The one weakness to himself and his twin sister but there was always one flaw with such a design. It could only be pointed at one android at a time. Me might be able to shut his systems down but he doubted he would be breathing for very long afterwards. Especially when his twin sister would get her hands on him.

He could say a twin sister that holds an even bigger grudge against the good doctor. Against this so called great mind. Was it because of what he had done to them? Snatching them off the streets and turning them into androids for his sole purpose of eliminating the so called heroes of the planet. Some of it yes but deep down he knew what is the real driving force for her. It wasn't a secret to him. They weren't the only ones experiment on here in this laboratory and one such lab subject has caused unexpected results to take place. One that gives him hope inside that maybe just maybe they weren't really just robots now after all.

The very same hope he can see in her eyes now as she silently stalks her way over towards Dr Gero whom doesn't expect a thing. Another careless mistake on his part. Not the first from what he could see. No the good doctor has had some work done to himself. From the looks of it he had managed to transfer his brain into the sick demented android model that he had been building for himself. A model himself that is inferior to his own model. To have to steal energy from fighters. Pathetic. And it shows. His right arm gone. By the looks of it torn completely off from a powerful strike of some sort.

A fact that just makes Android 17 more interested by the second. From his latest data Android 19 should have been able to stand toe to toe against Goku. And if Dr Gero running back here to wake him up was any indication then somehow all of his data must be inaccurate. Somehow The Z Fighters had grown stronger. This was proving to be interesting indeed. Especially when it finally happens. His twin sister makes her move when in a blink of an eye she snatches the remote control right out of Dr Gero's hand causing the old fool to turn his back on him.

The very last mistake he would ever make when suddenly Android 17 cuts him off in mid rant by delivering a clean slash across Dr Gero's neck causing the doctor's head to separate from his body and land down on the cold ground with a loud clang. A head that even now he can hear gasping for breath as though he truly needed it looking up towards him with nothing but fear in his eyes.

" What ...what have you done!? Don't you know!? I gave you life and i can take it ..."

Not needing to hear anymore in a sudden move Android 17 leaps up high into the air and sends his feet crashing down into Dr Gero's head shattering the remains of the android's head as the brain resting inside splatters against the cold ground. Grinding the remains of whatever is left of the good doctor's brain on the bottom of his shoe paying a quick glance over towards Android 18's way with a small smile Android 17 nods his head slightly.

" Now that's been taken care of. I'll entertain our guests while you go get your little boyfriend."

Trying her best to send a stern look her twin brother's way that doesn't quite reach her eyes with a nod of her own without any delay Android 18 crushes the remote control in her hand allowing the remains to fall down to the ground before with a quick twirl she rushes further into the laboratory. A place that nightmares could truly be made of. She thought her pod was bad. This was worse. So much worse. A sight that would often bring tears to her eyes. The very same tears that threaten to fall from her eyes as she reaches her destination and comes to a stop by a large container. A clear container with a lone figure being held inside with so many wires attached to him as he breathes through a tube. Such a sight that even now makes a silent tear trickle down her cheek as her left hand reaches out and touches the clear glass container.

" We're getting out of here."

That blue light. The smell of the bolted locks being melted away. It was only a matter of time now. And he couldn't be happier. Finally he would get to prove to the world without a shadow of a doubt that he is the strongest fighter on the entire planet. And what better way to do that then to destroy its greatest hero. True this was always Dr Gero's mission in life but for him? For him it is different. He wouldn't just stop at Goku. No he would want them all. Want all of these disgusting creatures inhabiting the planet to suffer just like every single one of them here has suffered. Sometimes he was almost grateful to no longer be considered a human. It would just make the grand scheme easier.

And speaking of schemes here they come now. The very two that have stood by his side for so long. His twin sister off course. She was always considered to be the brains of their little duo while he was considered to be the muscle ever since they were little. In fact you could argue that hasn't changed at all. No what has changed is what is currently being held close to his twin sister's chest being bundled up in a large black blanket with a noticeable black hoodie with The Red Ribbon Army logo directly in the center covering his face. Is the being bundled up an android? No but what had been done to him. What had been done to him has only made him hate humanity even more. What kind of being could do such a thing to a child for years? All for what. To learn more about the saiyan race. To learn what makes them tick. To learn what their limits are. Disgusting. Absolutely disgusting and to this very day that boy no man being held by is twin sister will forever be his honorary little brother. It also helped that his sister has a major thing for him but he would just watch with amusement things unfold like he knows they will.

But he would have to think more about this later when suddenly the doors finally give away and come crashing down to the ground with a thunderous clang that echoes through the chambers. And when the dust settles there they are. Members of The Z Fighters. A pity though that he doesn't see Goku with them. Although he did need to stretch out his artificial limbs anyways. In the meantime he would have some fun with them. Right now he is the only one of the three of them that can fight anyways and that served him just fine. More fun for him besides. He would make it up to Android 18 later.

" Do ...do you see that? He squashed him like a bug."

A voice Android 17 can't help but snap his head to causing a shorter fighter to jump up in surprise at his sudden motion. In fact from the fear he sees in Krillin's eyes it just makes everything even better. This look. He would have to remember this look. This might be the last time he sees such a look in this fighter's eyes. And he wanted more of it. So much so as he sees Krillin's eyes constantly darting towards the remains of Dr Gero's body and towards his feet where the evidence was clear to everyone what had happened here. And with that with a smirk Android 17 kneels down and wags his right index finger causing Krillin's eyes to only go wider.

" You with the shiny head come here."

" You talking to me?"

Nodding his head to his amusement and pleasure as he quickly watches Krillin back up even further to hide behind a three eyed fighter that his data is telling him is none other than Tien while shaking his head furiously with every step he takes back the smirk across Android 17's face widens even further.

" No way! Not me!"

" Don't be a coward! Go on! Fight him!"

Ahh a voice that is like music to his ears. The arrogant prince of saiyans himself. The one warrior out of this bunch that he knew he would get the pleasure of trading blows with on this day. As for the others? Well he wasn't sure they would come back from a single blow. But him? This Vegeta would come back. His ego wouldn't allow him to stay down for the count. But he will on this day. It is too early to kill princes. Especially when there is a hero higher on his hit list. And such he would be his target for the day as he takes pity on the smaller Krillin when he rises up to his feet and turns before making his way back towards Android 18's side as he hears a sigh of relief come from behind him.

" It looks like to took pity on you loser. That's too bad. You are so pathetic. Now he knows you're scared. Next time he won't show you any mercy."

Just as fast as the words escape his mouth suddenly Android 17 comes to a complete stop causing every single Z Fighter to go silent.

" Who says i've taken pity on him? Hmm? You? Prince of all Saiyans. You are nothing but a cockroach beneath my shoe."

Paying a quick glance over his shoulder as he finds a cocky smirk across Vegeta's face that speaks volumes itself returning the very look slowly Android 17 turns his head back forward as he reaches up and threads his fingers gently through his jet black hair.

" His time will come. You however? Well let's just say it's too early in the game to kill princes. Even ones as worthless as you."

Without so much as paying another glance over his shoulder at Vegeta slowly Android 17 continues his march back over towards Android 18 finding her staring at the group of fighters with if looks could kill would have them killed ten times over already. Especially towards one member of the group. The one being that one could argue caused all the pain and torment to happen to the very man in her arms. And for that she and she alone will serve as his judge,jury,and executioner. A man that he can see even now trying to catch a glimpse of who she is holding right now as his eyes are trained on the hood of what he liked to consider to be his sister's keeper. After all he and he alone so far has been the only one able to defuse his twin sister's anger with such ease. He would have to ask him how he does that someday. That would prove to be his mistake. Nobody can hold a grudge as good as his twin sister.

But interesting enough it isn't Krillin's noticeable fear that is getting Android 17 more interested at this encounter. It isn't the chance to testing Vegeta's abilities. Even if it would just prove without a shadow of a doubt he is the strongest fighter on the planet. No what is interesting him the most is the reactions coming from another. A purple haired fighter that he has little data on. A fighter that he can only watch with a tilted head getting angrier by the second as he comes to stand by his twin sister's side. Such anger that is causing him to let out energy allowing his database to overflow with new data. This fighter. This Trunks is possibly the strongest out of the bunch. Truly fascinating.

Why he was getting angry he had no clue. This mere boy has no connection to the good doctor. No connection to The Red Ribbon Army so what could it be? And why is he looking at him with so much hatred as though he had taken someone precise away from him? His data could not tell him this information. But it would soon tell him something else.

Data that goes off the scale when suddenly the hot head transforms into a super saiyan and unleashes a golden energy beam directly at them. Such a foolish act that he allows to get through as he watches The Z Fighters quickly scattering away from the entrance way causing a loud explosion to echo through the air. Causes the entire mountain scenery that once housed Dr Gero's secret laboratory to be reduced to nothing but a large crater. Cause a large cloud of dust to erupt from the ground that can be seen for miles but most of all if you are to look through the dust a chill would instantly go up and down your spine. A glow. A blue glow coming from down below that causes every small argument starting to erupt from high above to come to a drastic halt.

A glow that draws everyone's attention before the dust settles and clears away revealing some kind of blue shield surrounding the two androids along with this mysterious man being held. This glow that soon evaporates as Android 17 looks up towards the sky with his left open palm dropping back down to his side.

Disappointing. Absolutely disappointing. That blast. It may have destroyed the good doctor's laboratory. Obliterated it in fact. Something he was looking forward to doing himself but such a blast against himself? Against him it would have been a mere tickle. And to think he had high hopes for the young saiyan warrior. Doing his best not to show his disappointment smirking upwards at the stunned warriors hovering high above turning his back to them looking back over Android 18's direction as he finds her eyes still trained on Piccolo with intense hatred within them as though she never truly lost sight of him at all Android 17's smirk widens for a split second. He was right. She does have a thing for the bundle in her arms that she holds protectively to her chest. It was a good thing then that he did put up the shield at the last possible second. If anything were to happen to him….he could only shiver at the consequences.

" Let's go. There's nothing here that amuses me anymore."

Receiving nothing but a cold look in response paying a quick glance up towards the sky then back towards his twin sister finding her glancing upward Android 17 nods his head over his shoulder.

" When the time comes. He's all yours."

Turning back towards Android 17 seeing the serious look across his face for a change nodding her head in acceptance clutching her cargo closer slowly Android 18 takes off from the ground before instantly she takes off into the distance taking the lead while Android 17 trails behind her. But not for long. Soon after her sensors go off indicating that they are not alone. The same could also be said to her twin brother as he glances over his shoulder finding a golden glow heading their way. An energy source that is easy enough to read. So much so that with a smirk instantly Android 17 comes to a stop in mid air. An action that doesn't go unnoticed by Android 18 as she too comes to a halt just a short distance away and turns to look over her shoulder just as he does so.

It wasn't a surprise to find him floating there. His arrogance would not allow him to fight another day. His ego would always get in the way of that. Such foolish saiyan pride if he ever thought as much. What is it with saiyans wanting to fight all the time anyways? Why not have a little fun once and awhile? Oh well. He supposed he could have fun with the arrogant prince for a little while.

" Okay which one of you do i send to the scrap pile first?"

And there it is. He couldn't imagine what it is like to love the sound of your own voice like this saiyan prince clearly does. Any other day he would allow Android 18 to have a little fun with the prince. After all she doesn't like to be taken lightly. But as fate would have it on this day he would get the pleasure of dealing with this prince. He wouldn't kill him. No that wouldn't do. Killing him simply wouldn't do. What he wanted though is much more valuable than the saiyan prince's demise. He wants to destroy what this arrogant prince values the most. His pride. His ego. An ego that would forever change after this day. After this day he would no longer walk around running his mouth. No after this day he would become just another one of the masses. One of the hunted.

Letting out a chuckle throwing back his jet black hair turning in mid air with a smirk coming across his face slowly Android 17 wags his right index finger.

" You talk too much. Alright then. Let's see what you're made of."

Lowering his hand back down to his side remaining motionless allowing the prince to make the first move sure enough as a golden glow surrounds Vegeta's body causing his hair to stick upward and turn golden instantly Android 17 turns his head causing a closed right fist to hit nothing but air. A fist that is quickly followed by another as once again the android avoids the powerful blow that would cripple any other. But not him. No these types of blows wouldn't even leave a single bruise on him. Even if he allowed them to connect. But he wouldn't. This was merely the beginning of the fun and with such as he sees Vegeta picking up the pace deciding to show the saiyan how futile his attacks are raising up his arms instantly Android 17 backpedals leading Vegeta all through the air as Android 18 watches from just below them with an emotionless look across her face.

She knew who would come out the victor of this fight. If you wanted to call it that anyways. No she merely liked to think of it as Android 17 having a little fun. She could only imagine what he will be like once all of The Z Fighters have been wiped out with nobody left for him to play with. Perhaps she will have to come up with a few new games for him to play? In the meantime her thoughts are snapped when she hears the sound of a splash coming from down below the lifts up the ocean beneath them causing a tidal wave to form. A large splash followed by another as a golden glow follows through the water in hot pursuit causing her to float up higher into the air not allowing a single drop of water to strike her vest.

Not even bothering to hide his smirk as he continues to block punch after punch being directed his way through the water by Vegeta suddenly as he sees the saiyan change tactics and throw a high right leg kick his way reaching out Android 17 snatches his leg out of mid air and with a surge of power tosses Vegeta upwards out of the water like he is nothing. But he wasn't done. No now he would show the saiyan prince just a small example of his power and as such he vanishes out of the water and appears above the rising Vegeta before delivering a double axe handle directly into the middle of Vegeta's back causing a scream of pain to escape his lips as he is sent crashing back down into the water causing a loud splash to erupt through the water like a tidal wave. It was just way too easy. He is like a moth attracted to the light and he is the light. So much so in fact that suddenly Vegeta erupts from the water with a mighty roar escaping his lips as he charges forward at him with blinding speed. But not fast enough as Android 17 merely side steps to the side in mid air causing Vegeta's closed fist to miss him completely causing what he swore to be a brief look of shock to come across the saiyan's face.

He would have to look back on it later as in a swift move Android 17 drives his left foot hard into Vegeta's open side sending the saiyan prince spiraling into the distance. And just when he sees Vegeta forcing himself to stop his momentum by extending both of his arms out closing the distance between them rearing back Android 17 drives his right elbow clean into Vegeta's face, sending him flying backwards and smashing into a nearby cliff causing a loud dust cloud to form upon impact as the sound of rocks crashing through the water echoes through the air.

She could see now what her twin brother was doing. A stroke of genius on his part. A mere sentence that just makes her want to take a cold shower right then and there. This wasn't about destroying Vegeta. No he could have done that with ease at any moment if he wanted to. No he was seeking to destroy something else. Something too precise to the saiyan warrior. His pride and boy was he doing a great job. By now the ego of one Vegeta must be at an all time low. To finally achieve a status he has worked his whole life for. A status that he thought once he achieved none would be able to stand toe to toe with him. How he is so wrong and her brother is proving just that. A brother that has said on many occasions that he is truly the strongest fighter on the entire planet and would prove so once he had defeated Goku. If only he knew. Knew that he would only come out to be second best yet again.

And speaking of second best she can't help but glance towards another that just stares at the beatdown being dished out with a look of fear in his eyes. It was no secret. Out of the Z Fighters here present he is the next one in line in terms of power. The mysterious Trunks. A saiyan warrior if her database is accurate. Who he is the offspring to doesn't matter nor she cares. What she does care about at the moment from the way his eyes drift over towards her arms at her charge. She thought she saw fear before. But not like this. Not from the way he is staring down at….

Suddenly as a loud scream is heard echoing through the air snapping her head to look downward Android 18 can only watch in amusement as Android 17 stands hovering over a kneeling Vegeta whom clutches his right arm with a look of absolute pain across his face. A look she would have to remember but she wouldn't have time to paint a mental image when another scream is heard. The scream of father coming from Trunks as he charges down towards Android 17 in his super saiyan form with the sword strapped to his back in his hands while the rest of The Z Fighters follow close behind.

A scene in which she knew she should do something. Even if he didn't need the help her twin brother could be reckless at times. In the heat of the moment what would stop him from say killing a few of The Z Fighters right here and now? But the decision is taken from her when suddenly the very same person that she had been holding disappears out of her arms causing her eyes to go as wide as saucers before she spots him.

Spots him directly in the middle of The Z Fighters path to her twin brother. A sudden appearance that causes every member of The Z Fighters to come to a drastic halt. Some with looks of fear in their eyes. Especially Krillin. For once Vegeta was right in her book. He is nothing but a coward.

Trying his best to block out his father's screams of pain but unable to do so feeling his grip around the handle of his sword tightening as he stares towards this mysterious figure whose face can't be seen thanks to the hood providing him cover unable to keep his anger no longer in check instantly Trunks charges forward at the mysterious figure. Had he changed things so much by coming here? He had only meant to warn the others about the androids but now? Now he has caused so much change in the original timeline. Sure Goku is still alive. The only bright spot that has come from all of this but the consequences for his actions? They have proven to be so great.

It wasn't just two androids that they face now. No by him visiting this timeline many more had been created. The bubbly and sinister Android 19. The deranged mad doctor himself Dr Gero. Not to mention Androids 17 and 18. His worst enemies to date. So many androids. Too many. What was to say that there wasn't more of them out there somewhere? No! He couldn't think like this! He has a job to do. He will save this world no matter the cost and he would start with this mysterious being standing like a statue in front of him.

This mysterious android that has yet to show their face but it didn't matter it. He would turn it into nothing but a pile of bolts and wires before the day is done. And with such determination instantly with a blink of an eye Trunks is seen coming down from high above with the end of his sword heading directly towards the left shoulder blade of this mysterious foe. Only it doesn't reach its intended target when suddenly their hand comes up catching the end of the blade in their open palm.

A block that causes a surge of anger to run through Trunks before suddenly his facial features change dramatically along with every other Z Fighter when the unexpected happens. A glow. A golden glow coming from this mysterious being. A familiar glow that puts The Z Fighters on notice but nothing could prepare them for when the hood of the sweatshirt is thrown back from a gust of wind revealing a face. A face that causes nothing but a look of horror to come across Trunks's face as he leaps back staring back at this young teenager before him completely shell shocked like the others.

A young teenager that just stares back at them with nothing but a cold look that just sends a very cold chill up and down their respective spines. A teenager that is soon joined by Android 18 as she appears by his side and slips her hand into his own that doesn't go unnoticed. Especially by Trunks whose face says it all. Tells of the shock. Tells of the confusion bottling up inside before a name escapes his lips.

" Gohan?"