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Chapter contributed by : moviefan

(A/N: I had a couple people point out that due to the third wish on New Namek, only Trunks and Bulma should know of 18. That was a mistake on my part. The wish wasn't supposed to affect their friends. That was a plot hole I missed. I'll have to go back and fix that. Thank you for pointing it out. Here's the next chapter.)
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Chapter 16: The Past Comes Back to Haunt
"Cooler?" Trunks repeated. His eyes widened. "Wait, I remember now! Frieza did have a brother. He came to Earth several years ago to take revenge. But I was told that Goku killed him."
Cooler laughed. "Not quite, though it was a close call. My kind are known for being great survivors. I survived my battle with Goku, but only just. And now I have been reborn through the power of the Big Gete Star."
"The what?" asked 18. "What's the Big Gete Star?"
Cooler laughed, motioning to the large metal structure that had enveloped the planet. "This is the Big Gete Star. It's the greatest scientific achievement ever created."
Trunks snorted. "I've heard that before."
"It's true." Cooler told him. "You see, the Big Gete Star was at one point nothing more than a single computer chip that was floating around in space for who knows how long. Then it began absorbing the debris of other ships that have been destroyed. It grew and grew until it became the magnificent structure you see before you."
18 looked at the Big Gete Star in disgust. "You call that magnificent? It looks like a damn parasite."
Cooler chuckled. "Yes, in a way it is. You see, the Big Gete Star destroys other planets and sucks up its energy for power. But even that isn't enough. That's why we need the residents as well."
"For what?" Trunks demanded, getting the feeling that he wouldn't like what he would hear.
"We need their energy." There was amusement in his voice as he spoke. "That's what these robotic soldiers are for. My Cyclopian Guards round up the residence and bring them back to the Big Gete Star to be chopped up so their energy can be used."
"That's sick!" 18 shouted.
"No," Cooler told her, "it's survival of the fittest. The strong prey upon the weak."
"And where do you fit into all this?" Trunks asked.
Cooler grinned. "Well, if you must know, my remains floated around in space for several days with what was left of me rendered useless. I thought I would be resigned to this fate until I either starved to death or succumbed to my injuries, but it seems that Fate had other plans. I ended up floating right into a field of space debris and was absorbed by the Big Gete Star. I was fused with the computer itself, becoming part of the Big Gete Star. But you see, unlike a computer, I have willpower. It wasn't long before I infected the entire ship and took control of it. Then I constructed a new body for myself; one that's even stronger than the one I had before."
Trunks figured out the rest. "Then you came here to take revenge."
Cooler chuckled. "I did consider going to New Namek first and killing off the saiyan's green friends, but I couldn't wait any longer to see Goku dead. So if you'll be so kind as to tell me where the saiyan monkey is hiding so I can kill him, I'll be most grateful."
Trunks sneered at him. "Sorry to rain on your parade, but Goku's already dead. He did a long time ago."
Cooler seemed surprised by this. "What? He's dead? He can't be dead!"
"He is." Trunks assured him. "But I'll be happy to fight you in his place."
Cooler scoffed at this. "An earthling isn't worth my time. You can just die with this planet."
He began to fly away, but Trunks fired a blast of energy him, cutting him off. "You shouldn't underestimate me. I'm a saiyan too."
"You're what?" Cooler demanded. "Impossible. You can't be a saiyan. Aside from Goku, who you now claim is dead, the only ones left are Vegeta, Nappa, and Raditz, and I heard that the last two were killed."
Trunks' fists clenched. "So was Vegeta, but not before he fathered me."
This sparked Cooler's interest. "Vegeta's your father? You're the son of the prince of saiyans?" He studied the boy closely. "Yes, I can see the resemblance. I guess that makes you the duke of saiyans."
18 glared at him. "You should show him more respect. Trunks is the strongest person in the universe."
Cooler openly laughed at that. "A saiyan, the strongest in the universe? That's utterly ridiculous."
"Care to put that theory to the test?" Trunks asked.
Cooler grinned. "Why not? It could be fun."
18 took a fighting stance. "I'm in this too."
Trunks held up his hand. "No, I'll handle this."
She looked surprised. "What?"
He nodded. "I managed to beat Frieza without much effort, and Goku beat this guy before. Trust me, I can handle it. Besides, I need you to watch my back in case anymore of those robots try and sneak up on me."
18 nodded in understanding. "Right, I got it."
"What are you mumbling about?" Cooler asked, grinning. "Are we going to fight, or not?
"It's nothing that concerns you." Trunks told him. "And I doubt this will be much of a fight. You see, I'm a lot stronger than Goku." 'At least the Goku from this time period when he was still alive.' "And if he could beat you, so can I."
Cooler shook his finger at him. "Don't be so sure, boy. I've gone through some very noticeable changes since last time. Not only am I stronger and faster, but I now have more upgrades and special abilities. Allow me to demonstrate."
Using Instant Transmission, he appeared behind Trunks, and his metal foot collided into the saiyan's back. Trunks surged forward, then spun around to face Cooler, only to have the alien's fist slam into his jaw, followed by a blow to the gut.
"Trunks!" 18 cried worriedly as Cooler grinned.
The saiyan coughed a few times, but then he looked up, grinning. "Don't worry about me. I won't go down that easily."
Cooler looked surprised. "What's this? You're still standing?" He grinned. "Impressive. Perhaps you will prove to be more of a challenge than I thought."
"Perhaps." Trunks agreed.
They stared at each other for a moment before disappearing. 18 looked up as the sound of thunder was heard. The two of them were fighting it out in the air. They were fast, but she was able to keep watch of their movements.
Cooler swung his tail. Trunks ducked under it and landed a punch in the alien's face. It was just like hitting those robot soldiers; it hurt. But he wouldn't let an aching hand stop him.
He kicked out, but Cooler grabbed his leg with one hand and punched him with the other, knocking the breath out of him. He brought his own elbow down on Cooler's outstretched arm, though he probably did more damage to himself than to Cooler's seemingly impenetrable body.
Spinning around, Cooler lashed out with his tail again, catching Trunks in the side. Then he fired lasers from his eyes and Trunks was blasted out of the sky. As Trunks fell, Cooler flew down after him until the saiyan fired a blast of energy back at him. Cooler skidded to a halt and just barely managed to avoid the blast, watching as it flew up into space.
Turning back to the saiyan, he saw Trunks flying at him, right before the saiyan's knee slammed into his gut. While he was stunned, Trunks grabbed Cooler's tail, spun him around, and threw him, then fired a blast of energy after him. Cooler halted his momentum and kicked Trunks' energy blast away.
Placing his hands together, he unleashed a powerful blast of energy. Trunks disappeared out of the attacks range, reappearing beside Cooler, just a little higher than him, and kicked him in the head.
Cooler went spinning through the air, and Trunks appeared in his path to intercept him. He punched outward, but Cooler vanished, most likely by Instant Transmission. The next thing Trunks knew, Cooler's balled hands were slamming into the top of his head.
Trunks went speeding towards the ground. But as it got closer, he gathered some energy and fired at the ground, just before he hit it, launching him back up. Cooler's eyes widened in surprise before he kicked outward, his hard metal foot catching Trunks in the jaw. Trunks slammed into the Big Gete Star, creating a dent twenty times bigger than he was.
"No!" 18 cried, as Trunks fell from the metal wall.
She made an attempt to get to him, but something held her back. Looking down, she saw a miniature robot about six inches tall holding her back.
"Excuse me," said the robot politely, "but please leave the master be. If you wish to preoccupy yourself, then please follow me into the Big Gete Star, and we will begin chopping you up."
The nonchalantly way he said this shocked 18 and she thought she may have misunderstood. "What?"
"No, no, it's not what you think. We don't want to hurt you. We only want to use the energy in your body to power the Big Gete Star. So we just have to chop you up."
18 gave the small robot a look of disbelief. "You've gotta be kidding me."
She punched the little robot, hurting her hand against it. To her astonishment, the robot remained unharmed.
"My, my, you certainly have a lot of power." The robot noted. His little pincer hand grabbed hers. "You will provide the Big Gete Star with much power."
18 struggled to get away. "What the hell?" She was astounded that she couldn't break the robot's grip. "Let go of me, you little freak!"
She blasted it and the small robots exploded. Ironically, his now dismembered pincer was still clinging to her.
At this point, Trunks had already gotten to his feet. Cooler landed a short distance away, an arrogant smirk on his face.
"Seems as if you're having more trouble with me than you thought." He pointed out. "You saiyans always were an arrogant race."
Trunks wiped a trail of blood from his mouth and smiled. "No, that's where you're wrong, Cooler. I've actually been holding back this whole time. So how about we get the real battle underway?"
Cooler's smirk never left his face. "Holding back, have you? For some reason, I'm not convinced. I think you're bluffing. But if you do have any power that you're keeping in reserves, it would be in your best interest to use it now."
Trunks grinned. "Whatever you say, Cooler." He transformed. "How's that?"
A shocked look appeared on Cooler's face. "What? You're a Super Saiyan?"
"Right now." Trunks told him. "But I can even take it to the next level. Watch this." He became an Ascended Saiyan. "Now you're witnessing my true power."
Cooler's eyes were wide with amazement. "It's astonishing. Not only are you a Super Saiyan, but you can go to a level beyond it. It that even possible?"
The cool arrogant look that seemed to appear upon a saiyan's face after transforming appeared on Trunks'. "It's possible. Unless you still think I'm bluffing."
He vanished, reappearing in front of Cooler. Before the alien could react, Trunk's fist slammed into his stomach with enough force to punch a hole straight through him. Cooler's eyes widened in shock and pain as Trunks pulled his fist free and kicked him in the head. Cooler's neck broke. His head dangled off his shoulders, held to his body only by a series of wires that ran up his neck.
Trunks stepped back, observing the broken alien. Cooler's body remained standing, twitching every now and then. Suddenly, wires began flying out of the openings of his body. Trunks watched in surprise as the wires pulled Cooler's head back on, reattaching it, and the hole in his stomach repaired itself, leaving Cooler good as new.
"But, what? How?"
Cooler chuckled. "Oh yes, I forgot to tell you. My body is constantly being monitored by the Big Gete Star. Any and all damage I receive is detected and repaired. Furthermore, whatever flaws in my body that allowed such damage to take place are corrected so it cannot happen again." He grinned confidently. "It doesn't matter how much you damage me. I simply can't be destroyed."
Trunks eyed him with interest for a few moments before smiling. "Really? But what happens if the damage you receive can't be repaired."
Cooler took a fighting stance. "Go ahead and try. It won't make a difference. That is, if you can even damage me in such a way."
Getting an idea, Trunks grinned. "I believe my God Breaker attack will be sufficient." He raised his hand. "By the way, this is the attack I used to kill your father."
That did the trick. The look of surprise on Cooler's face was priceless. Trunks had managed to catch him off his guard long enough to fire his attack. It hit, right on target. Cooler's head was completely disintegrated.
Trunks lowered his hand, grinning. "Reattach that."
"Yes!" 18 cheered. "You did it."
Or so they had thought. But several wires shot out of the hole where Cooler's head used to be and began bunching up. Trunks once again watched in disbelief as Cooler repaired himself, a metal covering going over the bunched up wires, leaving the alien completely intact.
"A valiant effort." Cooler told him. "But you see, I keep spare parts inside my body in case any parts are reduced to nothing like that. It was a good try, though."
Trunks glared at him. "Fine. Then I'll just have to destroy every part of you."
He disappeared and reappeared next to Cooler, kicking him with all his strength. Cooler grunted as his upper torso broke away from his lower torso. Trunks followed this up by punching downward, splitting Cooler's lower torso in two.
Next, before Cooler's upper body even hit the ground, Trunks grabbed his arms from behind and kicked outward with both feet, severing the alien's arms from his body. The two metal arms in his hand reacted immediately, attempting to pull themselves together.
Trunks unleashed blasts of energy, destroying both arms. Then he blasted each leg and Cooler's tail. And, just as Cooler's upper body hit the ground, he jumped up and brought his fist crashing down on Cooler's back. His fist went straight through, ending up inside Cooler's body. Gathering energy, he blasted Cooler from the inside of his body.
Cooler's torso exploded and his head popped off. It rolled several feet away and looked up at Trunks angrily. "You miserable saiyan! You think this is over?"
Trunks took aim. "Oh yeah."
He fired, blowing Cooler's head apart. It was all over now. Cooler wouldn't be able to pull himself back together. There wasn't even anything to be pulled back together. All that was left were the broken pieces of what was once a machine in the form of the alien.
(A/N: You know it's not over. That was just one of the 'shells' that the real Cooler was controlling from the Big Gete Star. You all know that and I know that, but Trunks and 18 don't.)
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