Maybe in the fanfiction, Future Trunks time travels to a point earlier than he ever has before. This causes a ripple effect where he has to deal with younger versions of his friends who don't trust him as much as the ones he's used to. He then has to prove his identity and intentions.
An interesting plot could be that when Future Trunks travels back in time, he accidentally brings a small but dangerous creature from his future with him. This creature starts causing chaos in the present timeline, and Trunks has to team up with the Z - fighters to stop it without using his full power so as not to alert the villains too early.
One idea could be Future Trunks bringing back a technology from the future that changes the course of the present timeline's battles. For example, a more advanced scouter that can detect hidden power levels more accurately.
One interesting plot idea could be that Goten and Trunks travel back in time to the Saiyan - Vegeta and Goku's father Bardock's era. They could end up changing some events that lead to a different future for the Saiyans. Maybe they prevent Frieza from destroying Planet Vegeta in a more creative way than expected, like by using some future technology to make the Saiyans seem more powerful than they actually are at that time.
Perhaps a plot where Future Gohan and Future Trunks accidentally travel to an alternate timeline. There, they have to team up with different versions of themselves to defeat a common enemy. This would involve exploring how they interact with these alternate selves and how they adapt to the new environment and challenges.
One idea could be that Trunks discovers a new power while on a mission, and Bulma helps him control it in a unique way. Maybe she creates a device that can enhance his power but also has some unforeseen side effects that lead to some comical and heartwarming moments between them.
One idea could be that in a post - apocalyptic future where Trunks is the last hope, Broly somehow appears. Maybe Broly has lost his memory and Trunks tries to train him to use his power for good. Another plot could be a time - travel accident that brings Broly to Trunks' time. They initially fight but then realize they need to team up against a common enemy like a new form of the Androids.
A crossover with the Star Wars universe would be cool. Future Trunks could find himself on a planet in the Star Wars galaxy. Maybe he has to help the Jedi fight against the Sith. His superhuman strength and ki blasts would be a new and powerful element in the Star Wars battles. He could learn about the Force while also teaching the Jedi about ki energy.
One idea could be a crossover with the Dragon Ball Super universe where Future Trunks teams up with Goku Black from an alternate timeline. They could be forced to work together against a new, powerful enemy that threatens both their timelines. Another plot could involve a crossover with the Naruto universe. Future Trunks could end up in the Hidden Leaf Village and learn about chakra. He might then combine his ki powers with some ninja techniques to fight a common foe. A third idea is a crossover with the One Piece world. Future Trunks could land on the Grand Line and join forces with the Straw Hat Pirates. They would have to face off against the Marines and other pirates while also trying to find a way for Trunks to get back to his own world.
He becomes more resourceful. In his own time, he's used to a certain set of circumstances. But during time travel, he has to adapt quickly to new situations and find ways to use the resources available in the past. For example, he might have to figure out how to use different senzu beans or power - up techniques that are new to him.
One possible plot could be Future Trunks traveling back in time to prevent a new threat that he discovers in his own time. For example, a powerful and unknown enemy is about to emerge in his future, and he goes back to enlist the help of Goku and the others before it's too late. Another plot could involve Trunks accidentally changing something in the past that has unforeseen consequences in his future, like messing with the timeline of a certain character's power - up, which then leads to a whole new set of challenges when he returns to his own time.
Well, a plot could revolve around the return of some old foes in a new form in the future. For instance, the Lich could come back as a more insidious threat that infects the minds of the future inhabitants of Ooo. Also, we could explore the idea of Finn's sword having new powers or a different significance in the future. Maybe it's the key to unlocking a long - forgotten dimension that holds the secrets to saving Ooo from a new impending doom.
Well, a cool plot could be that Baby Trunks is sent to an alternate dimension where everything is opposite. For example, good is bad and bad is good. He has to figure out how to survive and find a way back. Also, a plot where he befriends a creature that no one else can understand and they have to work together to overcome a powerful enemy. Maybe he gets a premonition of a future disaster and has to convince everyone to believe him and take action.