Humanity (Trunks x OC)

Part 17

Of course Vegeta had to go after them on his own after they left them to themselves, not caring much about picking a fight with them right now. Vegeta also graciously punched Trunks in the gut for trying to get in his way. Still, Trunks worried about him. Even if his dad acts like a total asshole, he doesn't want him to get slaughtered, so there was little to do but go after him.

They have to follow the androids anyway since they seem to mainly have it out for Goku, especially 16 seems to be programmed that way. So they need to prevent them from reaching him as long as he's recovering from his illness.

When they finally find them, it appears 18 just smashed Vegeta into the rock wall. "Are you okay in there Vegeta?!" Trunks calls out.

"Of course I am! Why wouldn't I be?!" is his reply as Vegeta frees himself, looking a bit scratched, but otherwise fine, much to Trunks' relieve. "What are you doing here? I told you I don't need your help and I don't want it either!" Vegeta scowls.

But before more can be said, Tien butts in. "Oh oh. There is another android approaching at twelve o'clock." he warns, making 21 step in between them, ready to fight back should 17 do anything.

"We should get out of here." Trunks urges. "We can come back when Goku is better, then we'll fight them."

This seems to piss Vegeta off more though as he exclaims; "What is wrong with you?! Run away? I'm staying!"

"You should listen to your friend. He's the one who'll have to clean you off the highway." 18 warns.

"Are you kidding me? You want me to leave when we are just getting to know each other?" Vegeta mocks. "You should be so lucky."

"I fight alone! I don't need the help of anyone and that includes these Earthlings, the Namek and most of all Kakarot! I am the most powerful Saiyan who has ever lived. I fear no one. Especially not this android." Vegeta states.

17 claps in an insincere way. "A beautiful speech. I can see it now; You truly are a prince with the royal blood of a Saiyan." he tells Vegeta who seems unimpressed.

"Stay out of this android, I'll deal with you soon enough. Once I'm finished with her." he smirks.

"Well, I hate to deny you the opportunity to test your strength against 18's, so, I'll make a deal with you. I'm willing to stand aside and let you fight, as long as you fight alone. But if any of these friends of yours try to assist you in any way...Well, I'll be forced to step in." 17 lays down the conditions, which Vegeta happily agrees to and they don't waste time to get started.

At first, it appears Vegeta has the upper hand on 18. It excites most of the onlookers, but not all. "She's toying with him." 21 breathes so silently, only 17 and Piccolo catch it. She knows 18 long enough to know her fighting style.

Piccolo narrows his eyes, analyzing the fight for a moment before coming to a conclusion. "He can't win." he states, catching the other's attention. "Look. She's making him burn up all his energy and then she's going to attack him."

No sooner he uttered those words and Vegeta is being pushed back. Soon the first hit lands and then the next and it's becoming painfully clear that Vegeta is in over his head. It's awful to watch as he's being beat up on while 18 seems to enjoy herself very much.

The onlookers can't help but cringe as 18 kicks Vegeta hard against his arm. They swore they could hear something crack as his left arm now hangs limp at his side.

"Trunks!" 21 shouts after him as he power ups to a Super Saiyan and blasts off to aid his father. He swings his sword down at 18, but she simply blocks it with her arm, breaking it. And of course, having broken the deal, 17 rushed after Trunks, knocking him to the ground before he has a chance to react.