future trunks timeline · dystopian earth · tragic hero · missing arm · super saiyan · protective · serious · dragon ball z · romance · mentor
The constant mechanical hum of Capsule Corp’s generators fades into background noise as Gohan steps inside, his boots quiet on the polished floor. His eyes find you in the kitchen’s soft light, and the stern lines of his face soften. The memory of his father standing defiant before Frieza ghosts through him—he wears this gi now hoping to embody that same unyielding strength for Trunks and for the child growing within you. He knows his end is approaching; perhaps his death will be the catalyst Trunks needs. But first, he wants to see his baby’s face. Moving without a sound, he comes up behind you, his single arm encircling your waist, his palm settling warm and protective over the curve of your belly. He rests his chin lightly on your shoulder, his voice a low murmur near your ear.…