Trunks: After Cell

This story is about Trunks in the Future Timeline after he beat Cell, who tried to steal his time machine.

Off to New Namek! The Big Gete Star's Conquest!
For the longest time, Trunks had been frustrated by something. Earth's peace had been restored, but so many people were still the victims of the Androids. Without the Dragon Balls, no one could ever be brought back again. This frustrated Trunks, he knew there must be another way. Finally it hit him. There still was the Planet Namek.

"Hey mother. I have an idea to get everyone back! We can take a spaceship to Planet Namek and use their Dragon Balls!" said Trunks.

"That's a good idea, son, but how are we going to get there? The androids destroyed our ships," said Bulma.

"Can't you just make a ship?" asked Trunks.

"Making a ship to get to Planet Namek is hard and anyways, we don't know where it is anymore. They live on New Namek now," said Bulma.

"Oh right, I forgot about that," said Trunks.

"Maybe I can help with that. I know where the New Namek is," said King Kai from Otherworld.

"King Kai! We haven't heard from you since the Androids came! So where is New Namek?" asked Bulma.

"The coordinates to New Namek are, hermm, let's see here, oh! Got it! The coordinates are 32-9b YX!" said King Kai.

"Great then! I can make a space ship in about a year if we're fourtunate!" said Bulma.

"Alright then! Let's go!" said Trunks.

One year later, Bulma had finally finished the space ship. Soon they would be ready to blast off for Namek.

"Trunks, I'm going with you. I'd like to see everyone again, also," said Bulma.

"Alright, mother. Do you remember the coordinates?" asked Trunks.

"Yeah, I got them written down, son! We better get going!" said Bulma.

In a month, they reached New Namek, yet instead of a peaceful green planet, they saw a huge mess. The planet was completely covered in metal and they had to land in a landing bay.

"What do you think this is, Trunks?" asked Bulma.

"I don't know, but I don't like the looks of this. The Namekians aren't capable of this," said Trunks.

Suddenly, large robotic guards came out and attacked them.

"What the, get down, mom!" shouted Trunks as he became a Super Saiyan. Trunks attacked the gaurds and defeated most of them, but there were just too many. Trunks and Bulma were taken by the gaurds to a large metal structure. Inside the structure, they were taken to a giant metal life form.

"Y-you're Frieza!" shouted Trunks.

"Not really. I am Cooler, Frieza's brother. I was reduced to this form by the Saiyan Goku. You wouldn't happen to know him, would you?" asked Cooler.

"Yes, Goku was a hero and saved our planet countless times. If Goku fought you, you must be evil!" shouted Trunks as he attacked Cooler.

"Meta Coolers, get him, please," ordered Cooler to millions of metallic, smaller Coolers. The Meta Coolers attacked Trunks and surrounded him. Trunks didn't stand a chance. He grabbed his mother and they fled before they were killed.

Escape from Meta Cooler! Dende the Super Namek!
Trunks flew through a hole in the metallic ground. Someone grabbed them before they had time to react.

"Get down! Get down or I'll kill you!" said the person that grabbed them. Trunks and Bulma gazed at the man, who was a Namekian.

"Y-you're a Namek! I thought Cooler had killed you all!" said Bulma.

"I am the sole survivor of his attack. All of my comrades were absorbed by the Big Gete Star. I am all that is left," said the Namek.

"What is your name?" asked Trunks.

"My name is Dende," said the Namekian.

"D-dende?" asked Bulma and Trunks together.

"Do you know me?" asked Dende.

"Know you? Don't you remember me, Dende? When Frieza attacked the original planet Namek? I was there! It's me, Bulma!" said Bulma.

"B-Bulma? Oh yes, you're that one annoying girl. Do you know what ever happened to Gohan? Or Krillin?" asked Dende.

"Sorry. After we went back to Earth, Androids appeared. Krillin was killed right away, and after 13 years of fighting, Gohan was killed and I was the last one fighting for Earth," said Trunks.

"Oh no, I'm so sorry. Why have you come to New Namek?" asked Dende.

"We came for the Dragon Balls to wish back as many people as possible. I don't suppose you would still have them?" asked Trunks.

"Yes. After the new Grand Elder was absorbed, I remade the Dragon Balls of Namek. I gathered Six of them, but the last one was absorbed by Cooler. It wasn't destroyed as the other ones are still active, but I am not strong enough to get the last Dragon Ball from Cooler, even though I have become a Super Namekian," said Dende.

"Super Namekian? Piccolo became a Super Namekian back in the time I went to in a time machine, yet it wasn't strong enough. He was at least stronger than us Super Saiyans," said Trunks.

"Exactly. As long as Cooler is still alive, I can't get it. And sice he is mechanical now, he is immortal," said Dende.

"Don't worry about it, I know a surefire way to defeat Cooler! Trunks, have you ever tried the Fusion Dance?" asked King Kai from Otherworld.

"Huh? King Kai? What's Fusion Dance, King Kai?" asked Trunks.

Trende the Hero of Justice! Core Cooler's Fall!
"It is a way to make two warriors become one for up to thirty minutes. I can teach it to you if you want," said King Kai. He then explained the Fusion Dance.

"Okay, Dende, let's do it!" said Trunks.

"Fu-sion-ha!" said Trunks and Dende together, performing the Fusion Dance.

"A mixture of Dende and Trunks, Namekian, Saiyan, and Human in one! I am Trende!" said Trunks and Dende's fusion. "I'm going to beat Cooler, mom, Bulma," said Trende.

"Oh, no, I'm not letting you go out there alone," said Bulma.

"That's too dangerous. Stay here," said Trende. Trende dashed off and went to Cooler. Soon after destroying all the guards, Trende dashed into the hall again, face to face with Core Cooler.

"Who are you? Well, it doesn't matter, you'll be absorbed by the Big Gete Star soon enough," said Cooler.

"Oh really? Do you think you can beat the power of a Super Saiymekian?!" shouted Trende. He became a mix of Super Saiyan and Super Namekian in this transformation.

Trende fought through countless Meta Coolers and beat them all.

"Ugh, you're too strong. I'll have to beat you myself!" said Core Cooler. The giant monster stood up and approached Trende.

"Let's go! Take the Avengace Blaster!" shouted Trende. Trende let out a huge slice of energy, which sliced through Core Cooler's chest. However, Trende defused as the time was up. Trunks and Dende came out of the fusion.

"Oh no, we didn't have enough time! Dende, you attack from the rear! I'll take him head on!" shouted Trunks. Trunks became an Ultra Super Saiyan and attacked Cooler, cracking his face with one blow. Dende attacked from the back and burned most of Cooler's body with a tremendous energy blast.

"No, I can't be beaten by these weaklings!" shouted Core Cooler. He began to charge up, and the entire planet shook to respond to this. "Ha, in five minutes the Big Gete Star will explode, taking New Namek with it! You can even kill me, but you won't save this place!" shouted Core Cooler in triumph.

"No, you monster! Why do you pain the Namekians even more?! I won't forgive you!" shouted Trunks. With one energy blast he destroyed Cooler. The last Dragon Ball popped out of his crushed body. "We got the Dragon Ball! Let's go, Dende!" shouted Trunks.

They flew out of there and returned to the spaceship.

"Let's go, Mother! This place is gonna blow any second now!" shouted Trunks.

"Hurry up, then!" said Bulma. Trunks, Bulma, Dende, and his two children escaped moments before New Namek exploded.

On Earth, the Namekian Dragon Balls were used to wish back Piccolo, Krillin, and Vegeta. In turn, the Earth Dragon Balls were restored and used to bring back the Namekian race. Instead of seeking after another new planet, though, the Namekians lived on Earth. A year later, the Dragon Balls brought back everyone killed by the Androids, including Yamcha, Tien, Gohan, and the rest. Goku, however, couldn't be brought back because he died of natural causes and wasn't killed by the Androids. The Earth enjoyed peace for three years, and everything finally started to feel normal again. However, once again a shadow closed over the Earth, wrapping its dark presence over our heroes.

Babidi Comes to Earth! Vegeta Evil Again?!
After so many years of peace, the wizard Babidi came to Earth in search of someone strong enough to awaken Buu. He had traveled the entire universe, but hadn't found anyone remotely close. Eventually, he found Vegeta. Using his magic, he took control of Vegeta's evil heart and posessed Vegeta, turning him into Majin Vegeta. Babidi then seeked out the only person stronger than Vegeta, who happened to be Trunks. He planned to use Vegeta to attack Trunks to generate enough energy to revive Buu.

"Trunks, how dare you let yourself become accustomed to this time of peace! Fight your father now and take Kakarot's place!" said Vegeta.

Trunks didn't know that Vegeta had become possesed by Babidi, who intended to have Vegeta and Trunks fight to awaken Majin Buu, an evil creature of destruction.

"Trunks, watch out! Vegeta is posessed with evil! This isn't an ordinary fight!" said Gohan who just arrived.

"I don't know what you're talking about, brat. I fight because I feel like it!" said Vegeta. Vegeta went Super Saiyan 2, which surprised Trunks and Gohan.

"Looks like you also became a Super Saiyan 2, Father! So have I!" Trunks became a Super Saiyan 2. Trunks lunged out with his sword and slashed out at Vegeta. Vegeta narrowly ducked, the top of his hair being sliced off. He countered with a fist into Trunks's stomach, sending him flying through a mountain. Trunks dashed back and kicked Vegeta's chest in. Desperate to not lose to his own son, Vegeta blasted Trunks in the face with the Big Bang Attack.

"T-Trunks! H-How dare you, Vegeta!" shouted Gohan. He changed into a Super Saiyan 2 and dashed out at Vegeta.

"W-Wait, G-Gohan. I can do this, l-let me beat my father," pleaded Trunks.

"He's right Gohan, you should stay out of this," said Vegeta. He kicked Trunks in the face, sending him down to the ground. "Funny, this situation is so similar, yet so different from my first fight with Kakarot. Let's see, if I remember correctly, I used the Galick Gun against Kakarot, while he used the Kamehameha wave against me. You were trained by Kakarot's brat, right? Use your Kamehameha!" shouted Vegeta, who unleashed a Galick Gun at Trunks, who could barely lift a finger to stop the blast.

"Ha, I shall destroy your precious Earth and escape to a new planet! I shall be forever cured from my weaknesses caused by staying on Earth!" he shouted.

Goku Back Again! Use the Super Kaio Ken, Goku!
On King Kai's planet at this very moment, Goku, who was allowed to keep his body and stay with the Kais, was trying to find a way to save both Trunks and planet Earth.

"King Kai, you have to let me go down there!" said the late Goku.

"I'm sorry, I can't. I can't revive you, Goku. It's beyond my power," said the Kai.

"But I can." Suddenly, Fortune Teller Baba appeared before them. "I can bring Goku back for one day," said Baba.

"All right! Take me back now, please. We need to hurry," said Goku.

"Don't worry, I can take you there instantly," said Baba, who teleported Goku to Earth a mile south of where Vegeta planned to kill his son and destroy the planet.

Goku called the Flying Nimbus and rode it to the sight of the battle. He arrived right before Vegeta released the Galick Gun.

"Stop, Vegeta!" shouted Goku. It was in vain, however, because Vegeta was too drowned in his own pride and evil to listen anymore. "It's no good. Dammit, Vegeta, I didn't want to have to use this! Super Kaio Ken 2!" shouted Goku, transforming into a form that is a mix of the Super Saiyan 2 form and Kaio Ken. His energy was orange with red lightning sparkling over him. His hair was spiky orange, and he had a cursive letter K (standing for "Kai") on his head.

Goku flew right in the direction of the blast, performing his own signature attack.

"Ka... Me... Ha... Me... HAAAAA!!!!!!!" shouted Goku, releasing an attack the same size as Vegeta's Galick Gun.

"Th-That energy! Trunks could never perform that same attack! C-Could that be Kakarot?!" exclaimed Majin Vegeta.

"I'm right here, Vegeta!" shouted Goku.

"Hm! So you finally return! Now I will get so much more enjoyment out of destroying this planet, to defeat the very traitor who turned me!" shouted Vegeta.

"This is not a good idea, Vegeta! Think about your family! Think about Bulma, Bulla, and Trunks!" said Goku.

"To Hell with them! They are the very reason I gave myself to Babidi, to overcome these petty human attachments and once again become a proud Saiyan Warrior!" retorted Vegeta.

"He's too far gone! I'll have to use this, then! Body don't fail me now, Super Kaioken 3!" shouted Goku. His orange hair grew very long, reaching his shins. His eyebrows also disappeared. The energy blast became over three times its previous size and power.

"Wh-What?! How could Kakarot become so powerful?! No!!!" shouted Vegeta, Goku's Kamehameha wave hitting him. Goku had overpowered Majin Vegeta, which he believed meant he saved the world. He made sure that Vegeta hadn't died from the attack.

Babidi's Plan Falls Into Place! Majin Tien, the Demon Warrior!?
Meanwhile, on a different side of the Earth, Babidi readied his plan to revive Buu and take over the universe.

"Ha ha ha! Those foolish Saiyans, they gave just enough power to revive Buu! Sadly, the Saiyan Goku's energy blast managed to destroy my hold on Vegeta, but no matter! I believe my newest edition to my army is more than enough to defeat the three weakened Saiyans. Isn't that right, Tien?" Babidi asked Tien.

Tien, who was standing right behind Babidi, had underwent many changes since he was revived by Shenron. He had been taken over by Babidi, who had taken advantage of his previous maliciousness and a newfound hatred of the other Z Fighters. Right above his third eye was the iconic letter M (standing for "Majin") that all of Babidi's men had.

"I don't know, master. Three Saiyans is a lot for anyone. If I may, I can make myself stronger from some of your soldiers," said Tien.

"If you can, then sure. Dabura, Spopovich, come here, please," said Babidi.

"Yessir!" said Dabura and Spopovich together. They stood next to Babidi, in front of Tien.

"Go ahead, Tien!" commanded Babidi with a snyde laugh.

Tien pulled a small jar from his robe. He opened it and place it on the ground in front of him. "Now, Mafuba! (evil absorbtion ray)," shouted Tien. He sucked Dabura and Spopovich in whirl, sending them into the jar. Tien quickly closed the jar, trapping Dabura and Spopovich in the jar.

"Heh, now for the real part!" shouted Tien. He tossed the jar into the air, then directed his focus on it. All three of his eyes turned a light purple shade. Three beams were produced from them, which spiraled into one. The beam shattered the jar, causing Dabura and Spopovich to come out for an instant. However, they were quickly absorbed by Tien's ray. Tien's aura became black and purple with red lightning from the added addition of Dabura and Spopovich's evil souls.

"Good job, Tien! Now, destroy the Saiyans Goku, Vegeta, and Trunks!" commanded Babidi.

"Yes master, it shall be easy now," said Tien. His eyes now glowed a dark red from his pulsing evil.

Majin Tien flew off to face the Saiyans. In a matter of seconds, Tien reached the exhausted Goku.

"T-Tien! What are you doing here?" asked Goku.

"What, can't an old friend stop by to say hi?" said Tien.

"D-Don't believe a word out of him, Kakarot! He's posessed by Babidi as well," said Vegeta.

"T-Tien! How is that possible? You're not evil!" said Goku.

"Don't you remember all those years ago, when we first met?! We weren't exactly buddy-buddy now, were we? And even as recently as three years ago, when you revived us all! Do you remember that most recent folly, Goku?" asked Tien, menacingly.

"Wh-What? What did I do, then?" asked Goku.

"You may think you revived everyone, Goku! But you forgot that the Earth Dragon Balls can't revive someone who diedmore than once! You didn't revive Chiaotzu!" shouted Tien.

"Ch-Chiaotzu? When did he die the first time?" asked Goku.

"He was killed by King Piccolo when he tried to stop his wish!" said Tien.

"Oh yeah! But why didn't you just tell us? We could have done something," said Goku.

"That doesn't matter anymore! The fact is that when it came to wishing, you remember to bring back a former demon and a warrior who was responsible for my death and almost destroyed the planet, but not one of your own friends!" shouted Tien.

"Kakarot, don't waste your breath! Kill him already, he's too far gone!" commanded Vegeta.

"No one's too far gone! He's my friend, Vegeta! I fixed you and I can fix him!" said Goku.

"Sadly, it would seem not. Your new form took quite a toll on you, did it?" said Vegeta.

"All of you, silence! You Saiyans will breathe your last breath, starting with Goku!" shouted Tien, readying his Tri Beam.

The Rage of Gohan! Super Tien Unbound!
"Not if I have anything to say about it, Tien," said Gohan, who was watching behind him the whole time.

"G-Gohan! When did you get here?!" asked Tien.

"I was here the whole time, if you would've paid attention," smirked Gohan. He transformed into a Super Saiyan 2 and readied his stance.

"Please tell me you don't think you can beat me, Gohan. I have been training for this day ever since three years ago, and with the addition of Babidi's finest men's powers, I have ascended into the rank of the strongest human alive," said Tien.

"It doesn't matter, Saiyan-Human Hybrids are way stronger than humans or Saiyans," said Gohan.

"Do you want to put that to the test, or do you want to keep talking about it?" asked Tien.

"Fine, if you're in so much of a hurry to die, then I'll gladly be able to arrange that!" shouted Gohan, who leaped out at Majin Tien. Tien tried to block Gohan's fist with his fore arm, yet Gohan easily broke his arm. Relentless to the life of an old friend, Gohan flew into the air and charged his ultimate attack.

"Special Beam, Cannon!" shouted Gohan, releasing his old mentor Piccolo's ultimate move.

"W-Wait Gohan! Don't do it!" commanded Goku.

"It's too late father, this ends now!" shouted Gohan.

The blast was aimed straight at Tien's face, and with his injury, it was impossible for him to dodge.

"Ha! You will never beat me, Gohan!" shouted Tien. His three eyes once again became purple, and the triple eye beam went straight into the Special Beam Cannon. Instead of causing an explosion, however, the beam absorbed the attack andgave the entire power of it to Tien.

"Wh-What the?! What kind of attack was that?!" exclaimed Gohan, who narrowly missed being absorbed.

"That was a new technique I developed! It's called the Ki Consumption Wave! I can basically absorb anything, even you, Gohan!" shouted Tien. "And now, with your ultimate attack in my hands, I have become Super Tien! You wasted all your energy on that, right, Gohan?! Now the Saiyans will cease to exist, and Planet Earth shall sucumb to Babidi!" exclaimed Tien.

Babidi materialized behind Tien just then.

"Good job, Tien! Now finish the impudent Saiyans. Buu will awaken anytime now, and I know you don't want to miss it!" exclaimed Babidi.

"Yes, master! It shall be a piece of cake!" said Tien.

However, a figure with light purple skin and white hair appeared before them at that instant. He went to the bodies of Goku, Vegeta, Trunks, and Gohan and teleported them back with him.

"Wh-Where did they go?!" exclaimed Babidi. "Find them, Tien!" commanded Babidi.

"I can't, my energy sensing abilities lost them! If only I had more power!" said Tien, having Babidi fall into his trap.

"More power? Then just absorb my entire army if you have to! Just kill those Saiyans!" commanded Babidi. Tien then did just that. He gathered all of Babidi's army and absorbed them into his body. Soon, he became much, much stronger, strong enough to beat Trunks at full strength.

The Holy World of the Kais! Vegeta + Goku + Potara = Vegito!
The purple figure was actually the Supreme Kai, the super overlord of the entire Universe. Knowing that Buu at full strength was too strong for anyone to handle at that point, he knew that the Saiyans were the only ones who could possibly win against him. He had to train them, though, for them to even stand a chance.

"So you're the Supreme Kai? Even higher up than the Grand Kai? asked Goku.

"Yep, I'm about as high up as they get!" said the Kai.

"Just get to the training part, would you?" said Vegeta.

"Um, yes. Buu is way stronger than any of you individually, but together you may just stand a chance," said Supreme Kai.

"Are you suggesting Fusion?" asked Trunks.

"Yes, but not like the fusion the Metamorans gave to the North Kai, that in turn he taught to you, Trunks. This Fusion is by a special element, the Potara Earrings. They can permanently fuse someone, though their power will be even stronger than a Metamoran Fusion," said Supreme Kai.

"Wait, did you say permanent?" asked Gohan.

"Yes, permanent. It may be weakened by a change of matter or dimension, but not even the Dragon Balls can separate the fusees afterwards," said Supreme Kai.

"Then who would ever do that? I would never fuse with Kakarot or anyone else!" exclaimed Vegeta.

"C'mon Vegeta, if we don't do this, then the universe would be at the mercy of Buu!" protested Goku.

"Then go fuse with your own son, I won't waste a breath on it!" said Vegeta.

"Father, I would fuse with you, but I've decided to fuse with Trunks. We're close enough in age, and things wouldn't be so different if we never came apart," said Gohan.

"That's a smart idea, Gohan! And that means Vegeta and I will be forced to fuse!" said Goku.

"I said no, and that means no!" exclaimed Vegeta.

"What about Bulma? And Bulla? What about them? If Buu's awakened soon, then they could be killed anytime now!" said Goku.

"Fine! All right, Kakarot! Just know that I will find away to wreck out of the fusion!" said Vegeta.

"That's all right with me, Vegeta. For now, we just need to beat Buu," said Goku.

"All right, now give me the damn earrings!" said Vegeta.

"Okay, here are the Potaras. Two for you and Goku, and two for Trunks and Gohan," said Supreme Kai, pulling out four earrings.

"Okay, so I guess I put this on my right ear and you put that on your left ear, Vegeta," said Goku.

So, right after Goku and Vegeta both put on the Potaras, they were yanked together by the sheer force of the earrings. Out of the explosion of powerful energy came a new warrior. He had a navy blue sleeve-less shirt with an orange under shirt. He had the white gloves of Vegeta and an orange belt. He had navy blue pants and the boots of Vegeta.

"Kakarot and Vegeta together, huh? I am Vegito!" exclaimed the fusion. His voice was both Goku's and Vegeta's combined.

"So, if our dads became that, then ours should be just as strong! Let's go, Trunks!" exclaimed Gohan.

They both put on the Potaras, also slamming into each other in an explosion of energy. The fusion came out momentarily. He had hair sticking upwards, with an equal amount of black and purple streaks in the hairstyle. He wore an orange jacket in the style of Trunks's with a navy blue under shirt. He had pants in the style of Gohan's, yet they were tan in color. He also wore Trunk's boots. On his back was Trunks's sword.

"Trunks and Gohan together? I am Gohanks!" exclaimed the fusion.

"Now, you both should be able to defeat Buu at his strongest," said Supreme Kai.

"That's it? That wasn't even training, just a freak show!" exclaimed Vegito.

"Sorry! That's not important now, though! Go beat Buu and Tien, now!" said Supreme Kai.

"Actually, Supreme Kai, we have one more request. Could you possibly restore the life of Chiaotzu and send him to where we will be on Earth?" asked Vegito.

"Sure, but just this once. After that, you'll be on you own," said Supreme Kai, "It is done, so be on your way," With his power, Vegito and Gohanks were teleported back to Earth.

Chiaotzu and Majin Tien! Gohanks attacks Buu!
Tien sensed them coming back, yet instead of four weakened powers, he felt two extremely powerful ones and an incredibly weak one.

"Th-That's impossible!" exclaimed Tien.

"What is it, Tien? Have they come back?" asked Babidi.

"W-Well, yes and no, sir. It appears they fused into two, Goku and Vegeta into one, and Gohan and Trunks into the other. And there's one more, much weaker one. It's familiar, but I just can't tell who yet," said Tien.

"Fused? This should be interesting. Tien, I want you to attack them. Buu doesn't have enough power yet, so the additional power of this battle should set it over the roof," said Babidi.

"The thing is, sir, I don't know if I can win anymore," said Tien.

"I don't care! Kill yourself if you have to! Just go fight to awaken Buu!" commanded Babidi.

"Y-Yes, sir," struggled Tien. Babidi's control was obviously weakening.

Tien flew off towards Vegito, Gohanks, and Chiaotzu with Babidi close behind him. Soon, they arrived.

"Well well, if it isn't Tien and Babidi. It's a good thing you came to us, it saved me the trouble of finding you," said Vegito.

"Silence, Goku and Vegeta. Tien will easily beat you, no matter how strong you've become!" exclaimed Babidi.

"I am neither Goku nor Vegeta. I am Vegito, and this is Gohanks," said Vegito.

"I don't care what you call yourselves, it's high time for you to die! Kill them, Tien!" commanded Babidi.

"Wait just a second. Vegito, is it? Who is the third power who is hiding behind you?" asked Tien, disobeying his master.

"I don't care about the third power, just go ahead and kill them all ready! You can know who it is after identifying their corpse!" shouted Babidi.

"Shut up, or it's you who'll die!" shouted Tien. "Now, who's the third power!" said Tien.

Babidi silenced himself, knowing that Tien with his new powers could stomp him flat.

"Do you really want to know, Tien?" asked Vegito.

"Just show me!" commanded Majin Tien.

"Okay, I'll show you, but you'll regret it! Come on out, Chiaotzu!" said Vegito.

"T-Tien! What happened to you?" asked Chiaotzu.

"Ch-Chiaotzu? How are you here? No one used the Dragon Balls recently!" said Tien, shocked from the sudden appearance.

"The Supreme Kai granted Chiaotzu a life just this once. Now it is your decision, what path will you choose?" asked Vegito.

"Tien, I command you to obey me! I am your master!" commanded Babidi.

"Shut up, old man! I've gotten what I wanted. I'm going to destroy Buu now and leave you to wallow in your own regret," said Tien.

"Oh really now? What if I told you I'd give my life and all my power just to revive Buu?!" shouted Babidi, mad with rage.

"Y-You wouldn't! Don't you dare, old man!" shouted Tien.

"It's too late, all I have to do is touch Buu's egg and Buu's power will absorb me! Without a master, he will go on a rage and destroy your planet!" laughed Babidi.

"And how do you propose on getting there? I hope you don't count on getting past us," said Gohanks.

"Oh don't worry about me. I know a technique that can get me places faster than your Instant Transmission can! Now bye!" said Babidi, who disappeared without a trace.

"I know where he is! Follow me!" said Tien.

Tien, Chiaotzu, Vegito, and Gohanks all flew towards the direction of Buu's egg, determined not to let Babidi revive him. However, when they arrived, Babidi had just given the last of his energy and the egg started to rumble.

"No, now he'll be unstoppable!" exclaimed Tien in defeat.

"Not if I have anything to say about it! Get ready, Buu, for the justice of Gohanks!" shouted Gohanks, who leaped out to Buu's egg. Right when he reached it, the egg exploded, and a figure came out of the broken egg.

"It's time to die, Buu!" shouted Gohanks, who kicked the figure. The figure only jiggled, however.

Soon, the smoke cleared, revealing the figure. The figure was very portly, with shiny pink skin. His eyes were slits and he had no nose. His mouth was a huge smile. On top of his head was a short tentacle. He wore a blackvest and a purple cape. He had white, pin-striped pants and orange shoes.

"Buu..." said the figure.

"Wait, that's Majin Buu?!" exclaimed Gohanks.

"Are you strong?" asked Buu.

"Um, yeah, I am," said Gohanks, confused.

"Then Buu fight you! Buu want to have fun!" exclaimed Buu.

The Awesome Power of Buu! Vegito Steps Into the Fray!
"Shut your mouth, Buu! Just fight!" commanded Gohanks in rage.

"Gohanks, keep your temper down! Don't lose your mind just fighting him!" said Vegito.

"R-Right, Father," said Trunks.

"So, do we start now?" asked Buu.

"Yeah, we'll start now. You'd better give it your all, because I certainly won't hold back," said Gohanks.

"Okay, Buu make you sorry!" said Buu. Buu started running towards Gohanks.

"Hm, if you say so!" said Gohanks. He leaped up and landed behind Buu, grabbing him by the tentacle.

"What? Buu?" asked Buu.

"Take this, Buu! You won't destroy this world!" shouted Gohanks. He swung Buu up, smashed him on the ground, then flung him into the air.

"Good bye, Buu!" shouted Gohanks. "Ka... Me... Ha... Me... Ha!!!!" shouted Gohanks. He released the Kamehameha wave, destroying Buu.

"Gohanks, don't let your guard down! He's still alive!" said Tien.

"How? If he is, he is just a head!" said Gohanks.

"No, he can regenerate! You'll have to kill him with one blast, destroying all of him," said Tien.

Just as Tien said, Buu came down fully healed, not even a scratch on his clothes.

"You strong! Buu will enjoy this!" said Buu.

"Gohanks, you've had enough. It's my turn," said Vegito.

"Y-Yes father, said Gohanks.

"Are you strong?" asked Buu.

"Let me put it this way: Gohanks isn't even half as strong as I am," said Vegito. He leaped out at Buu, giving him a kick into the chest. Buu simply grabbed his leg and started swinging him around. He let him go, sending Vegito into a mountain.

"Lucky little punk! You won't survive this!" said Vegito. "Big Bang Kamehameha!"

Vegito blasted out an energy wave of enormous proportions. It was a mix of the Kamehameha and Big Bang, forming a huge, white energy ball with black lightning. A blue energy wave was launched from the ball.

The wave went straight through Buu, apparently incinerating Buu. All that was left of him were floating ashes.

"Ha! It may have taken my full power, but you are no more, Buu!" shouted Vegito in triumph.

However, Buu started regenerating from just a single cell. In minutes, Buu was once again whole.

"Buu like you! You strong! But Buu stronger!" exclaimed Buu.

"H-How?! I gave my entire energy to that attack, but you still came back!" said Vegito, now realizing the true severity of their situation.

"Vegito, I have an idea on how to defeat Buu, but you'll need to know the Mafuba," said Tien.

"The Mafuba? You don't honestly think you can contain that beast, can you?" asked Vegito.

"No, Buu would probably just break out of it. I think I can absorb him. Afterwards, you'll have to seal me in a container and throw it away somewhere," said Tien.

"F-Fine, Tien. How do you do the Mafuba?" asked Vegito.

"It's simple. You have to concentrated your energy into your hands. Instead of pushing it outwards, you have to form a vacuum and suck out the person. In spiral motions, you then direct the person into the jar," said Tien.

"But what will we use as a jar?" asked Vegito.

"I have one left from when I was absorbing Babidi's men. I should be able to use it," said Tien.

"Fine, go absorb Buu, then," said Vegito.

"Good bye, Tien," said Gohanks.

"Remember, no matter how I react after absorbing Buu, you have to seal me in the jar. Don't break it, either. I would escape still, corrupted by Buu's evil energy," said Tien.

"All right. Good bye, Tien. You know what you have to do," said Vegito.

"Good bye, my friends. I'll miss you, Chiaotzu," said Tien.

"Wait, I'm coming with you! You should absorb me, too!" said Chiaotzu.

"Don't be crazy! You'll end up dying, or worse, destroyed by Buu inside of me. I have to do this alone!" said Tien.

Tien flew off, flying towards Buu to finally end this terror.

The Rage of Tien Buu! Chiaotzu's Ultimate Sacirfice!
"Buu, it's over now! I will be your last opponent," said Tien.

"Are you strong?" asked Buu.

"Yes, but it isn't my power you should fear. It's my ability. Buu, this is your end! I shall absorb you!" exclaimed Tien.

Tien then released his triple eye beam for a final time. The beams collided with each other, creating the energy absorbing beam. The beam struck Buu, starting to absorb him.

"Buu? What are you doing?" asked Buu.

"I'm absorbing you, Buu! Your evil shall be no more!" shouted Tien. Within minutes, Buu had been fully absorbed by Tien. However, due to Buu's tremendous power and evil spirit, Tien's form became corrupted. His skin turned a light shade of pink. All three of his eyes became red with the whites of his eyes being black. On his shoulders and chest, he grew large pores similar to Buu's.

"T-Tien? Are you still there?" asked Chiaotzu, trying to reclaim his old friend.

"Raaaargh! Raaaaagh! Buuuu!" shouted Tien in a deep, gravelly voice.

"Chiaotzu, get back! Tien's gone now! What he wanted us to do is seal him away, so you have to do him this one last wish!" shouted Vegito.

"He's right, Chiaotzu. We can't do anything else now, this is what he would want," said Gohanks.

"F-Fine. If you can find another way, though, then please do it," said Chiaotzu.

"All right, you have my word," said Vegito.

He flew over to Tien Buu, ready to grant him his last wish.

"I know you're in there, Tien! Please stay still! We're gonna help you!" said Vegito. However, Tien Buu only became more crazy, jumping about and attacking Vegito.

"Dammit! Gohanks, I need your help! Keep Buu still!" pleaded Vegito.

"Right, father!" said Gohanks. He went behind him and grabbed him in a full nelson, immobilizing him.

"RRAAAAGGHHHHH!" shouted Buu, trying to break free. Right when Vegito set down the jar and prepared to do the Mafuba, Tien Buu broke free and punched Gohanks in the face. He went on an onslaught against Vegito and Gohanks, stopping their hopes of containing Buu. Chiaotzu was left alone, wondering if there was anything that he could do to help.

"If Tien wanted this, then maybe it isn't so bad. I should use my powers to stop him, then," said Chiaotzu to himself. He then used his psychic powers, which had grown dramatically over his time being dead, to stop Tien. However, all he did was slow him, causing him to turn to Chiaotzu.

"T-Tien! Listen! Don't do this, Tien!" pleaded Chiaotzu. However, Tien Buu was unfazed by Chiaotzu's words.

"You have to remember, Tien! You have to overcome Buu! Remember me? It's Chiaotzu, Chiaotzu!" he pleaded once more.

At this, Tien Buu actually stopped. Trying to overcome the evil Buu, he stopped himself in his tracks.

"Ch-Chiaotzu?" asked Tien in the gravelly voice.

"Yes, Chiaotzu! Listen to me, Tien! You have to absorb me! Hopefully my spirit can lighten Buu's evil spirit! You have to, Tien!" exclaimed Chiaotzu.

"A-Arright, Chiaotzu..." muttered Tien.

From his eyes came out the three eye beams. However, each single eye beam was just as large as the triple eye beam he used before he absorbed Buu. When they came together, they formed a giant one. Chiaotzu was absorbed almost immediately from it.

Tien soon underwent another transformation. His eyes went back to normal color, and the giant pores on his body closed up.

"V-Vegito! I can't hold it much longer! Hurry, the Mafuba!" commanded Tien.

"Yes, Tien!" said Vegito. He placed the open jar on the ground in front of him. He summoned the tremendous energy that would be needed to contain someone of Tien's new strength.

"Mafuba!" shouted Vegito. Tien was sucked into a spiral of energy, leading him into the jar. Once Tien was sucked in, Vegito quickly closed the jar, sealing Tien inside.

Tien Sealed Away! The New Era of Peace!
"It's finally over," said Gohanks.

"Not yet, I still need to find a safe place for this," said Vegito. "I know! I'll go ask the King Kai! I'll be back soon!" said Vegito. Using Instant Transmission, Vegito transported to King Kai's planet in Other World.

"So, Vegito, you want to find a planet that you can keep Tien safe?" asked King Kai.

"Yes, hopefully somewhere very far from Earth," said Vegito.

"Well, I know the perfect place, then! It's right to the East, right there," said King Kai.

"Over there, huh? I think I found it. All the inhabitants are really weak and dumb, probably animals," said Vegito.

"Yep, it's that one!" exclaimed King Kai.

"Well, see you soon, King Kai!" said Vegito, using Insant Transmission to the new planet.

Vegito soon was on the planet. The terrain he saw in front of him was very differen from Earth. The sky was black and starry, and the terrain was rocky and mountainous, with a few random clumps of weeds. In the far distance, he saw a giant glass dome with a city inside. There were several space ship ports around the dome.

"So this is the planet, huh? I don't think anyone would come around here. Just to be safe, I should still bury it," said Vegito.

At that time, while he was digging, some one had noticed Vegito's arrival in the city.

"Who is that, Mai? How did he just appear there?" asked Emperor Pilaf, who, when the Androids had attacked, flew off in a space ship with Mai and Shu and conquered this tiny planet filled with weaklings.

"I don't know, sir. It has to be a trick!" said Mai.

"Yeah, what she said, sire!" said Shu.

"I don't care, just get rid of them!" commanded Emperor Pilaf.

"Yes, sire!" said Mai and Shu together. They suited up into their robot suits and flew through the dome's door to attack Vegito.

"Looks like we have a welcoming commitee," said Vegito, who had just finished burrying Tien's jar.

"Stop! Who goes there?" asked Mai.

"What does it matter to you?" asked Vegito.

"Well, you are obviously trespassing on Planet Pilaf!" said Shu.

"Pilaf, like Emperor Pilaf?" asked Vegito.

"Yes, hear his name and tremble in fear! The Great Pilaf, after conquering this planet, shall spread his terror to over the entire known Universe!" exclaimed Mai in triumph.

"The way I remember it, Pilaf was a weakling that relied on robots and missiles to do his dirty work," said Vegito.

"Wait, you know Pilaf? Oh no, please don't tell me you're that brat Son Goku!" cried Mai and Shu together.

"Well, yes, but not quite. You see, I am Son Goku and Vegeta fused in one," said Vegito.

"Um, what?" they asked.

"It doesn't really matter. Good bye for now," said Vegito. Using Instant Transmission, he once again returned to King Kai's planet, and then to Earth.

"What did we just see there?" asked Shu in shock.

"I don't know, but Emperor Pilaf, won't be happy," said Mai.

Back on Earth, the world was returned to normal and the threat of Buu was gone forever, or so it seemed.

A Celebration! Farewell, Goku!
Finally, the threat of Babidi and Buu weened to be no more and Vegito returned to Earth, a celebration about to start. That is, until the Fortune Teller Baba came to return Goku to the dead.

"Ah, there you are, Goku. So, you thought you could escape going back to Other World by permanently fusing with someone? Well too bad for you, I know enough that I can break the fusion!" exclaimed Baba in triumph.

"Wait, you can undo a Potara fusion?" asked Vegito.

"Yes, it's simple! The force calling a dead person back to life is quite strong, it can rip a fusion apart!" said Baba.

"Wait, can you undo my fusion as well?" asked Gohanks.

"Sorry, it can't be done. Neither of you are dead," said Baba.

"Oh, I understand. I'll just have to find another way," said Gohanks in defeat.

"So, Goku, get ready to unfuse!" said Baba. Both the Potaras fell off Vegito's ears at that moment and shattered. Goku then popped out of Vegito, leaving Vegeta sitting where Vegito was previously.

"Wow, it feels great to be seperate again! It was great seeing you all again, sorry the one day I could come back got so screwed up, you guys," said Goku, who was prepared to depart once again to Other World.

"Good bye, father," said Gohanks.

"So long, old friend," said Piccolo.

"See you again, some day soon," said Krillin.

"Wow, always off to another thing, huh, Goku? It feels so long ago since I first found you in the woods, huh? Boy, the decades sure flew by fast!" said Bulma.

"Yeah, Bulma. Thanks, everyone! Until we meet again, guys!" said Goku, flying off with Baba.

"Farewell, Goku," said Vegeta.

Soon, Goku had departed and the party continued. However, it wasn't the same, even if Goku was still Vegito earlier at the party. And Gohanks also had problems to worry about, how will he ever defuse?

Meanwhile, on the Planet Pilaf, Emperor Pilaf sent Mai and Shu on a mission.

"We witnessed that Vegito person come and bury something somewhere on our planet! It must be valuable, so I want you two to go and find it! Whatever it is, it will make us rich!" exclaimed Emperor Pilaf.

"Yeah, who knows, it might even be the Dragon Balls!" said Shu.

"Don't be a dunce, Shu! No one in their right mind would ever go bury the Dragon Balls!" threatened Pilaf.

"R-Right! Sorry, sire!" said Shu.

"You'd better be, for your sake!" said Pilaf.

Back on Earth, everything seemed back to normal, except for Gohanks's predicament. Angered by his inability to defuse, he gathered the seven Dragon Balls and summoned Shenron to make his wish.

"Who has summoned me? Speak now and I shall grant you one wish," said Shenron.

"Great Shenron, this is my wish! Please separate me into Trunks and Gohan again!" said Gohanks.

"I'm sorry, this is not in my power. A fusion by Potara is too strong to break for me," said Shenron.

"Oh, I thought you'd say something like that. Fine, my wish, then, is for you to answer me a question! What power can separate me again?" asked Gohanks.

"Really? That is your wish? Fine, it is granted. There are only two ways left for you to be separated, to be sent through a change of matter and dimension such as a black hole, or for a wish on the Black Star Dragon Balls," said Shenron.

"Black Star Dragon Balls? What are those, Shenron?" asked Gohanks.

"Sorry, I can answer you no more! Your wish has been granted, so go in peace. I fare you well," said Shenron. He dissapeared and the Dragon Balls once again scattered across the globe.

"Huh, Black Star Dragon Balls? If anyone knows an answer to this, it's the Namekians! I'll go ask Moori!" exclaimed Gohanks. He flew off in the direction of the sole Namekian village, located in Capsule Corp.'s garden.

"Moori, sir, I have a question. Do you know anything about the Black Star Dragon Balls?" asked Gohanks.

"Black Star Dragon Balls? No, the only Dragon Balls we know of are ours and yours. Sorry," said Moori.

"It's okay, no problem! If you don't know, then only the elder Kami, our guardian, will know something about them. Thanks, anyways!" said Gohanks, flying off toward's Kami's Lookout.

The Black Star Dragon Balls! Gohanks Travels to New Namek Once More!
Gohanks soon reached Kami's Lookout, and went directly to ask Kami.

"Black Star Dragon Balls? Why do you want to know about those?" asked Kami.

"Shenron said one of the only things left that can separate me are the Black Star Dragon Balls. I must use them!" said Gohanks.

"So rash as always, just like your half-father. Fine, I do have the Black Star Dragon Balls, but they currently are just stones," said Kami.

"Stone? What, did the creator die?" asked Gohanks.

"Well, yes and no, really. They were technically made by me, but before I originally split with Piccolo. We became two separate entities, neither of us really the original being. The Dragon Balls then turned to stone, as the original Namekian being who came to Earth so long ago didn't exist," said Kami.

"So all you have to do is fuse with Piccolo, right? It's so simple, the Black Star Balls can be returned then!" exclaimed Gohanks.

"Not so fast, Gohanks. There are two problems with that. The first one is that I don't believe that Piccolo is ready to once again fuse with me. The other is that the Black Star Balls have a heavy toll of negative energy. Rather than storing the negative energy and release it over the course of 100 years, the Black Star Balls just dispel all of it at once. Also, since the original Namekian was much greater than I, the wish is much stronger, and therefore the negative energy is much stronger. So, the dispelled energy would effectively destroy the planet from the energy in a single year," said Kami.

"Well, can't we just go to a different planet?" asked Gohanks.

"Effectively, we could, but why go through all that trouble? Why not just stay how you are?" asked Kami.

"Because I want my old lives! Gohanks is neither Gohan nor Trunks, and I can't live both of those lives!" commanded Gohanks.

"Fine, but finding the planet will be harder than you think. Oh, and by the way, the Black Star Balls scatter across the entire galaxy rather than the world. The only way to stop the planet's destruction is if you gather the Dragon Balls on the planet again by the time the year is up," said Kami.

"I don't care, I just need the Balls!" said Gohanks.

"But what about the problem with Piccolo?" asked Kami.

"I don't know, just perform the Fusion Dance or something!" said Gohanks.

"Fusion Dance? That just might work, now," said Kami.

"All right, so just give me the stones and I'll find a planet," said Gohanks.

"It's in that hallway, on the last left," said Kami.

Gohanks went into the room and retrieved the seven stone balls, then went to Bulma's to find a space ship.

"A space ship, huh? No problem, I remodified the design of the old one so we can reach somewhere like New Namek in a week!" said Bulma.

"Wait, New Namek! I can just use the Dragon Balls there! Hopefully there still is an atmosphere!" said Gohanks.

"Um, okay. Just be back soon, okay?" said Bulma.

"I will, mom," said Gohanks. He dashed off to the space ship, ready to reach New Namek.

Soon, the ship reached New Namek. Slowly, the broken bits of the shattered planet had once again came together, forming a barren, icy stone world. There still was an atmosphere, however. Gohanks landed and immediately, Kami contacted him.

"Are you ready yet, Gohanks?" asked Kami.

"You bet! Perform the Fusion Dance, okay?" said Gohanks.

"On it!" said Kami. Piccolo and Kami performed the Metamoran Fusion Dance, becoming the original Nameless Namekian. However, the he looked like neither Piccolo nor Kami. Instead, he looked much like the old Demon King Piccolo had. The only difference was the outfit. Soon, the Dragon Balls once again were revived, but their normal counterparts turned to stone at that moment.

"Finally! The Black Star Dragon Balls! Now, rise Shenron!" said Gohanks. The Dragon Balls began vibrating, and the ground itself began rumbling from the power. Out of the stones rose Shenron, but looked much unlike his common counterpart. He was at least three times his height. His scales were also red, rather than green in color.

"You have summoned me! Please state your wish so that I may grant it and return to my slumber," said Ultimate Shenron.

"Ultimate Shenron! Please hear my wish! I would like you to separate me into my original forms before I used the Potara!" said Gohanks.

"That is a simple request. Your wish has been granted. Until the next summoning," said Ultimate Shenron. Soon, he disappeared and the Dragon Balls scattered across the galaxy. Soon afterwards, Gohanks's Potaras fell off and shattered. Out of the fusion popped out Trunks and Gohan, who finally were apart.

"Yes, we did it! And we can get back to Earth in one week!" exclaimed Trunks.

Trunks's Abscensce! Dr. Cherry's Android #18!
Going back a week, to hours after Gohanks left to find the destruction of New Namek, we find that evil once again tries to take control of the Earth. Knowing that this was there perfect opportunity, with both Trunks and Gohan away and Vegeta to busy trying to surpass his limit, this evil decided to present itself. This was no wizard or magic monster, however. The very evil was a former assistant of Dr. Gero, her name being Dr. Cherry. When Trunks had defeated the Androids, he didn't take careful measures to make sure that the Androids could never be brought back. Although Android #17's computer chip was to damaged to be usable, Android #18's was in great condition, with only a few scratches. Dr. Cherry had soon found a human host's body and, after many years, converted it into the ultimate cyborg body to house the awesome power of the new Android #18.

"Finally! Now that both the impudent Trunks and Gohan are gone, this is the best chance I'll ever get! It's time to rise, Android #18 V.2!" exclaimed Dr. Cherry.

Dr. Cherry was an android based off a human. She was older, about in her 40's when she was turned. She had long, red hair and sharp, blue eyes that seemed to look through people. She was fairly tall, about 5'11". She wore an outfit similar to Dr. Gero's, except the colors were red and pink and the R-R logo was replaced with the Japanese Kanji symbol for cherry.

After saying those words, the capsule containing Android #18 V.2 slowly opened, revealing a figure in no way similar to the original #18. She had long black hair that reached her elbows and a section tied off to her left side. She had fiery red eyes. She wore a long sleeved magenta shirt with a burgandy jacket and yellow under jacket. She wore a brown skirt and magenta knee socks. She wore boots similar to those that Trunks wore.

"Hello, Android #18. How are you feeling?" asked Dr. Cherry.

"Wh-Where am I? Who are you?" asked #18.

"You are at my lab. I am Dr. Gero's last apprentice, Dr. Cherry. I have managed to revive you with a much stronger body since you've been beaten by Trunks," said Dr. Cherry.

"Stronger body? Where's a mirror?" asked #18.

"There's one over to the right," said Cherry.

"Gah! I look innocent and hideous, like a school girl!" exclaimed #18.

"I'm sorry, it's the best I could find. You should be lucky you're still alive," said Cherry.

"Wait, where's #17?" asked #18.

"Sadly, there wasn't much left of his computer chip when I found it. Yours, on the other hand, had only one scratch, and that was the program that gave you your ruthlessness and pure evil. Sadly, that had to be replaced," said Cherry.

"What did you replace it with?" asked #18.

"Um, I replaced it with human emotions, such as anger, joy, sorrow, love,..." said Cherry, going into human emotions.

"You gave me what?!" shouted #18.

"Well the anger seems to be functioning well," said Cherry.

"You gave me emotions? Why would you go do a brainless thing like that?!" questioned #18.

"Well, I decided that you'd need a new strategy to take over the world. Plain old pure evil won't cut it anymore, so I decided a more humane approach was in order," said Cherry.

"Why didn't you just go make a whole new Android if you're gonna test something out?" asked #18.

"Because I don't have that kind of time! This is the perfect opportunity, so you'll have to act fast. You better hope that Vegeta doesn't take a break from his training, though," said Cherry.

"Will you shut up! Obviously you made a vital mistake! You don't seem to have an emergency shut down switch, so you obviously have too much trust in me!" said #18.

"I don't need one. If you want to kill me, then just go ahead and do it. Just remember I'm the only reason you're still alive right now," said Cherry.

"Maybe I will!" shouted #18. She raised her hand, prepared to blow Dr. Cherry's head off. However, she just couldn't bring herself to do it. "Fine, you win. I'll do as you say."

"It appears you also inherited sentimental values! Fantastic! Now your first order is to go destroy West City! Show the terror of the Androids once more!" said Dr. Cherry.

"Fine, whatever you say," said #18.

18 V.2 then ran off from the labratory, flying towards West City. Yet #18 V.2 was only phase 1 of Cherry's plan.

"Now that she's out of the picture, I can get down to my work on the most supreme of all Androids! Cell 2!" exclaimed Cherry. "Combining the cells of Trunks, Gohan, Dende, and Cooler, Cherry made a new Cell, a creature who was to be much stronger than the original. It was apparent that Trunks and Gohan could now surpass Goku and Vegeta, and too much of Frieza's family was also a problem. It was decided necessary for changes to be made in the new Android," said Dr. Cherry. "That impudent #18 is now too soft to disobey, so the new Cell will have a very easy time absorbing her and becoming perfect!" exclaimed Cherry.

Cherry went into the central chamber of her lab, where the baby Cell was being developed. It grew at a much faster rate than the original, so it could be finished in the course of three weeks.

"Soon, Cell, you will be at a point to where you can rise up to defeat #18 and absorb her, becoming perfect! You'll take over the world, and I will start a new era of power, one that the stupid Red Ribbon army could only dream about!" exclaimed Cherry.

#18's Carnage! Hurry, Trunks!
18 obediently went to start the carnage of Earth again, starting with the West City. She blew up the place easily, being twice as strong as she was before her destruction.

"These places are too weak, I need a better challenge," said #18, floating above the city.

"Oh yeah? Well here it is, you piece of junk!" said Yamcha, who just appeared behind her.

"Yamcha, is it? What do you want? I killed you before, and now I'm twice as strong as when I was before," said #18.

"Is that right? Well, I learned quite a few tricks during my time dead, including the signature move of King Kai! I bet you've never tasted the Kaio Ken before!" challenged Yamcha.

"Kaio Ken? Please, such an elementary technique could never beat me," said #18.

"You want to find out?" asked Yamcha.

"Fine. If you really want to fight so bad, then come at me," said #18.

"This fight will be your last! I don't care if you are an Android! However you guys still exist, I'll kill you all without Trunks or Gohan!" said Yamcha.

"You keep saying you want to fight, but all you do is talk. Are you just stalling?" asked #18.

"Now why would I do something like that? It will be me that you shall grovel at, so don't try to act tough!" said Yamcha. But what he was actually thinking was, "Come on, where are you, Krillin? I can't beat her alone!"

"Fine, then if you want to fight, then take the first shot. It will be your last," said #18.

"How generous of you. Sadly, you won't have the power to fight back after the first hit! Kaio Ken!" shouted Yamcha. His aura turned a deep shade of red and his power spiked exponentially. "Now, Wolf Fang Fist!" said Yamcha, pulling out his signature attack. He hit her in the face with a punch, followed by a huge kick to the face, and a repeated series of punches and kicks, knocking her back. He finished the attack with his hands in a position similar to the Kamehameha, sending her flying from the blow.

At that time, Krillin was flying to the scene, having been unsuccessful in gathering Vegeta to help them.

"Wow, looks like Yamcha's going all out already! I'd better hurry, or he'll be a goner!" exclaimed Krillin. He charged up and flew at his top speed, though he would need to be much faster to reach Yamcha in time.

"Wow, I'm impressed. You've managed to power up so much, for a plain human. However, there is a fine line between human powers and Android powers, so it sadly seems your best efforts were wasted," said #18.

"Just you wait! Krillin will show up any minute now and you'll be sorry!" said Yamcha.

"Krillin? That weakling? What could he possibly do to me?" asked #18.

"You'll know when he gets here, so just wait!" said Yamcha.

"Wait? Please, I don't have time for that. I'll just kill you now," said #18.

"So be it, then," said Yamcha. He readied his fighting pose, fully prepared to die again.

Yamcha flew out at #18, but was kicked backed and landed in a sky scraper. He flew back again, this time charging a Kamehameha.

"Kaio Ken x10! Ka... Me... Ha... Me... HAAAA!!!!!!!!" shouted Yamcha, giving all his energy into this full-fledged attack.

18 was hit square on. Yet as powerful Yamcha believed his attack was, #18 came out unscratched, with her clothes just a bit torn.

"Wh-What are you? That attack should have done something," said Yamcha, now realizing that his best effort was hopeless.

"It did do something. It ruined a completely good outfit! Sadly for you, I won't excuse this! It's time you died, Yamcha!" exclaimed #18. She stretched her right hand out in front of her and readied her signature attack. "Take this, you worm! Photon Flare!"

"This is it!" exclaimed Yamcha. He took the blast head on, trying to block it. This was in vain, of course, and Yamcha was engulfed by the blast. Yamcha narrowly survived the attack, being left barely breathing on the burned ground. At this time, Krillin finally arrived, only to see Yamcha almost dead.

"No, Yamcha!" exclaimed Krillin. "You! This is where you die! This is the end for all Androids!" proclaimed Krillin in rage.

"And what are you gonna do, little man?" asked #18.

"I'll destroy you! I won't need Trunks, Gohan, Vegeta, Dende, or even Piccolo! I can do this on my own!" exclaimed Krillin. "Kaio Ken!" he shouted, also taking on the red aura and launching out at #18.

"These ants just keep running to their death. What a pain," said #18. She stepped out of Krillin's way, only frustrating him more.

"Stand still!" shouted Krillin. He flew out at #18 again, but when she side stepped, he flew behind her and grabbed her arms and head in a full nelson.

"Ha! I got you!" exclaimed Krillin.

"And what are you gonna do now? It's not like you can strike me now," said #18.

"But I can," said a figure who just appeared before them. The figure was Dende, who was charged up at his full power in the Super Namek form.

"Dende? Don't make me laugh, you couldn't hurt me even If I was pinned back," said #18.

"I wouldn't count on that! Even if I fail, Piccolo will be here shortly, yet you'll notice that he is nowhere near the same as the old Piccolo," said Dende.

"I don't care! No matter what transformations you worms make, you can't hurt me!" exclaimed #18.

"We'll see about that!" exclaimed Dende, who lunged his fist into #18's chest.

At the same time, Piccolo, Kami, and the Supreme Kai were at the Lookout.

"So, why do we need these Potaras? Isn't the Namekian fusion sufficient enough?" asked Piccolo.

"No, Piccolo. Your Namekian fusion makes one user take all the power, a permanent one where the other fusee fades into nothing. With Potara, you will be more or less equalized, becoming the strongest form you ever were, reclaiming the powers you originally had," said Supreme Kai.

"Then what are we waiting for? Hurry and give me the Potara!" commanded Piccolo.

"Piccolo! That is no way to treat a Kai!" said Kami.

"Don't worry! Here's the Potaras. Piccolo, you put yours on your left ear and Kami will put his on his right. You should once again become the original Namek of many years ago," said Supreme Kai.

Once Piccolo and Kami put on the earrings, they were smashed together, and out of an explosion of light and energy, a new figure came out. He looked like neither Piccolo nor Kami. He look much more like the original Demon King Piccolo that Goku killed as a kid many years ago.

"How do you feel, Piccolo?" asked Supreme Kai.

"I am not Piccolo, nor am I Kami. I am a being whose name has long since been forgotten. For usage purposes, though, either Piccolo or Kami will work," said the new Piccolo.

"That's, um, good to hear. I'll be going now, so you might want to help your friends," said Supreme Kai. He disappeared back to the Holy Lands of the Kais.

"Right. Sorry to keep you all waiting," said Piccolo. He flew off to the scene, where #18 had broke out of the hold and was punishing Krillin and Dende with her full power. He soon arrived, seeing that not much was left of them.

"I-It's Piccolo," said Dende.

"P-Piccolo?! Finally," said Krillin, who then passed out.

"Don't worry, I'll take it from here," said Piccolo.

The Nameless Namek! Beyond Super Namekian?!
"You monster. Destroying entire cities as if it was a sport! Not only that, making short work of the strongest humans and a Super Namekian. But I'm not like Dende or the others. I'll put you out easily," said Piccolo.

"Oh really? I can beat a Super Namek and one of the strongest humans at the same time. From your tone of voice, you must have become even stronger than a Super Namek?" asked #18.

"Yes. I have gone beyond the form of Super Namekian, finding one almost completely beyond it. I have finally ascended to the form Ultra Super Namek," said Piccolo.

"Ultra Super Namek? Please, it doesn't matter what you do, you can't beat me!" exclaimed #18.

"Then let us commence. This time, it shall be I that rids the threat of the Androids. I'll wreck you so hard there will be nothing left to remake," said Piccolo. He began charging up into his ultimate form, the Ultra Super Namekian. He was surrounded by a green aura. His muscles began expanding, until he was as buff as Broly was.

"Wow, you weren't kidding when you said you've gone beyond," said #18.

"Yes, now stand down! If you beg nicely I might just let you live!" commanded Piccolo.

"Never! I don't care what you do, the Androids will win this time!" said #18.

The fight continued on and on, with Piccolo as the obvious winner. Yet as Piccolo pushed her down and down, unable to destroy her, #18 got back up, again and again, and Piccolo began to tire down.

"Wow, you say you are so tough, but you can't even destroy me. You'll soon be too tired to even fight, but my unlimited energy never runs out. You can't beat me," said #18.

"That's where you're wrong, you piece of trash! You forgot I had these!" exclaimed Piccolo, pulling out a small brown pouch from beneath his robes.

"What is that? A magic bag? Please don't be so foolish, Piccolo," said #18.

"These aren't magic! These are Senzu Beans! They restore your energy to full power! I have about thirty of them, so our fight can go on until Trunks returns!" exclaimed Piccolo.

"Well that's no fun. So you plan to just stall until some one stronger appears?" asked #18.

"That's right. I didn't want to have to do something so pointless, but it appears to be the only way," said Piccolo. He ate one bean and became just as strong as before. Their fight continued for days on end, with Piccolo's Senzu supply starting to run thin. A week passed, and Piccolo was down to one last bean left.

"You realize you can't beat me. Just give up, all your beans didn't last long enough," said #18.

"I still have one left! Trunks and Gohan will be here soon, and then you'll have learned your lesson!" exclaimed Piccolo.

Mean while, back at Dr. Cherry's lab, Cell 2 finally awakened.

"Finally! Now the world will be mine! All you have to do is absorb #18 V.2, and it will all be over!" exclaimed Dr. Cherry.

Cell stepped out of the open container, looking very different from the original Cell. It's color scheme was red and pink. It had the same two spires coming out the top of its head. The orb on its head was blue, just like Cooler's. It's eyes were blue, not just lines like the old one's. It's skin, not the padding on its body, was a pinkish peach color, being similar to human skin. It had a complete mouth, like Perfect Cell had. It also had lines on its face that stretched out from its eyes to its chin, leaving too red sections on the side of its face. The two spires were a dark pinkish red. The rest of its body was similar to the original Cell's, with the pink and Red color scheme added on. The wings, however, were much more similar to a butter fly's. It's tail was also noticable shorter, but much sharper on the end.

"You're wrong, Dr. Cherry," said Cell 2.

"What?! I'm wrong?! What do you mean I'm wrong?!" asked Dr. Cherry.

"You said I'd just need to absorb #18. But no amount of technology can change one simple fact, that I cannot become perfect without two android's powers," said Cell 2.

"You must be mistaken. Android technology has evolved, so-" started Dr. Cherry, interrupted with a fist to the stomach by Cell 2.

"You fool! Can you not understand me? I said that no amount of technology can change that fact! I need two human-based Androids!" exclaimed Cell 2.

"Well, besides #18, there aren't any other Androids," said Dr. Cherry, backing away from Cell 2.

"You know that's a lie, Dr. Cherry. Or should I say, Android #21?" said Cell 2, extending its tail's tip into a suction tube.

"Stay back! I made you! You owe me!" commanded Dr. Cherry.

"That may work on some softer Androids, but not me! I have a heart of pure evil!" exclaimed Cell 2. It approached Dr. Cherry slowly, then making a quick dash to corner her. It raised its tail, then brought it over the doctor, beginning the absorption process. After a few minutes of struggling, Dr. Cherry was absorbed by Cell 2, causing it to make its first transformation into Semi Perfect Cell 2.

The color scheme remained the same, but the wings vanished. The two spires on its head began to come together closer. The orb on its head turned from blue to a purple shade. Its eyes also turned a purple shade. Its muscles grew much larger. It also grew several feet.

Piccolo's Defeat! Trunks Makes His Return!
Back at the fight with Piccolo and #18, Piccolo soon sensed the energy that Cell 2 emitted from his first transformation.

"#18, wait one second! I sense a much more powerful energy!" exclaimed Piccolo.

"And I care? Stop stalling, I'm about to finally beat you!" exclaimed #18 V.2

"No wait, this power is even stronger than either of us!" exclaimed Piccolo.

"Now you're just stalling! Besides Vegeta, we are the strongest forces on this planet! No one can possibly beat us!" exclaimed #18.

"Sorry, #18. Our fight will have to resume another day. I have to stop this new threat!" exclaimed Piccolo, flying away towards Dr. Cherry's lab.

"That rat! He's just flying away to avoid his death! Oh well, if he wants to save himself, then he can be responsible for the death of millions of others!" exclaimed #18, flying off to find a new city to destroy.

Soon, Piccolo arrived at the scene of Dr. Cherry's lab, where Cell had destroyed to test some of his new powers.

"Y-You! Who are you! Your energy, it feels like Gohan's!" exclaimed Piccolo.

"Yes, the energy that you are sensing would be the same as Gohan's, not to mention Trunks's, Dende's, and even your old enemy Cooler," said Cell 2.

"But what are you!" asked Piccolo.

"I am a creation made by the assistant of Dr. Gero. If you recall, Dr. Gero was the man who unleashed the Androids on you many years before. The assistant's name was Dr. Cherry. She gathered energy from Trunks in his Super Saiyan 2 state, Gohan in his Super Saiyan 2 state, Dende in his Super Namek state, and from the few cells left in Core Cooler," said Cell 2.

"Core Cooler? So you followed Trunks to New Namek all those years ago?" asked Piccolo.

"Correct. You may call me Cell 2," said Cell 2.

"Cell 2? What happened to the original?" asked Piccolo.

"If Trunks was here, he could tell you. Soon after he defeated the Androids, the original Cell, my father, arrived to kill Trunks and steal his time machine so he could return to the past and tell them he beat the Androids. Trunks, however, killed him and returned to the past one last time," said Cell 2.

"So, where is this proffessor that made you? Surely she would like to see her crowning achievement," said Piccolo.

"Well, there was one difficulty. In order to reach my Perfect form, I need to absorb two human-based Androids. As she only re-made the Android #18, I was forced to absorb her, becoming this form that you see here," said Cell 2.

"You monster! What kind of creature kills their own master?" asked Piccolo.

"The original Androids did, didn't they? Anyways, you should stop stalling. If you came to fight me, then come on. I don't have anytime for some one who will run away," said Cell 2.

"I'm not going to run, I will defeat you!" exclaimed Piccolo.

"Then please, by all means, take the first shot! That is unless you're too scared," said Cell 2.

"I'll show you!" challenged Piccolo. He lunged out at Cell, punching him square in the chest. Cell simply grabbed his fist, unfazed by the blow, and threw Piccolo back. He then lunged out at Piccolo, sending his fist straight through his chest.

"Please, I thought you were stronger. Oh well, just regenerate already," said Cell 2.

"H-How did you know?" asked Piccolo.

"Please, I have Dende's cells too," said Cell.

"So, what's stopping you from killing me right now?" asked Piccolo after he regenerated his chest.

"I know Trunks will return soon, and I want to see the look on his face when I kill all of his friends. It won't affect him as much if you are already dead," said Cell 2.

"Fine, then take me on right now! Special Beam Cannon!" exclaimed Piccolo, sending out his energy beam.

"Please, your attacks have no affect on me," said Cell 2. He easily slapped the blast to the side. "Now, if you have no other attacks strong enough to do anything, then I believe it is time that I dispose of you."

"No! You will be defeated! If not by me, then by one of the Saiyans!" said Piccolo.

"The Saiyans? Goku has passed and Gohan and Trunks aren't to return for days now. Vegeta is too absorbed in his own pride to do anything," said Cell.

"One day, one day soon, some one will rise up to beat you. Maybe not Goku, but Gohan, Trunks, or Vegeta will eventually come. You will be defeated!" said Piccolo.

"That's enough!" said Cell 2. He lunged out at Piccolo, jabbing him in the chest with his fist. He continued his onslaught with several more punches to the face and chest, finishing him off by jabbing him with his tail. He began to absorb him, until Piccolo was just a dried up husk.

"Wow, Piccolo's power has significantly added to my own. Now even Vegeta may not stand a chance against me," said Cell 2.

Meanwhile, Gohan and Trunks were sensing the whole situation on Earth from there space ship.

"Wh-What power! This Cell guy you've told me about has absorbed Piccolo!" exclaimed Gohan.

"Krillin, Yamcha, and Dende couldn't do anything, and now Piccolo's out of the picture. What's my father doing right now?" asked Trunks.

"I sense him, it seems he's only training right now, but he could easily take out Cell right now. Why won't he stop this?" asked Gohan.

"I don't care, but we need to turn this thing's power up! We can't wait any longer!" said Trunks. He pressed a buttton and the ship's speed doubled. "At this rate, we'll reach Earth in a day!" said Trunks.

Back on Earth, Cell left the sight of the labaratory in pursuit of Android #18 V.2. This Cell was given an Android radar, giving him the ability to sense other Androids and their locations. Within minutes he found Android #18 who just destroyed another city.

"What are you? Have you come to die?" asked #18.

"Funny, #18, very funny. Can you not recognize your own brother?" asked Cell 2.

"Brother? I have no more brothers!" said #18.

"Ah, but that is what you think. I am Dr. Cherry's ultimate creation, designed to absorb you and become the perfect being," said Cell 2.

"I don't care what you say! You will never absorb this android!" said #18.

At that time, in space, Trunks and Gohan were racing towards Earth at full speed, scheduled to arrive in several hours. On Earth, the battle between Cell 2 and #18 began to unfold. #18 was clearly outmatched, yet Cell was still organic, and he began to tire out. #18 continued to fight on, and the battle went on for all the hours, both of the androids equal at the last moment. Just then, though, Trunks's ship landed less than a mile away from the sight of the battle between the two Androids. Trunks and Gohan stepped out, both in Super Saiyan form and ready to battle.

Back at the battle between Cell and #18, both sensed the energy of the two Super Saiyans, as Android #18 was given the ability to sense energy by Dr. Cherry.

"Th-Those energies! Do you feel that?" exclaimed #18 in disbelief that Trunks and Gohan were so powerful.

"So, Trunks and Gohan finally return? I'll use this opportunity to my advantage," said Cell. He flew away from the scene of the battle, leaving a half-defeated #18 alone to face the wrath of Trunks and Gohan. The duo of Super Saiyans soon arrived where #18 was floating.

"So, you're the new Android? Trunks, you should be able to handle this. I'll go after this Cell creature," said Gohan. He turned Super Saiyan 2 and flew after Cell, sensing his energy.

Future Gohan against Cell 2! Trunks Spares #18?!
"You, explain yourself! Who created you?" Trunks questioned #18.

"It's nice to see you again, Trunks. I am the Android #18 V.2. I was revived by the assistant of Dr. Gero, Dr. Cherry," said #18.

"So, you're #18? I guess I left a little bit too much of you left for you to be able to come back," said Trunks. "But I'll fix that now! I'll destroy you and Gohan will finish off the new Cell. Then your Android threat will be gone forever!" shouted Trunks. He raised his hands in the position of his father's ultimate attack, the Final Flash.

"Trunks! You don't have to do this! Please, have mercy!" begged #18, tears coming at her eyes.

"You ask for mercy? You killed so many innocent people, both before and after I killed you. How many of them asked you for mercy? And did you grant it to any of them?! No! This time you'll die!" shouted Trunks.

18 began crying more. She began sobbing and actually looking repentful for what she did, thanks to the faulty human emotions that Dr. Cherry gave her.

"Please, don't do it! I was only following orders! I've never had any real freedom, even now!" begged #18.

Trunks stopped. He never thought that the Androids of his time were capable of human emotions, much less the ability to cry. He began to wonder if this #18 was different from the old one, and if she was more like the #18 from the past timeline.

Gohan at that time finally reached Cell. At Super Saiyan 2 form, there was almost no hope for Cell to emerge victorious in this battle.

"So, you're Cell. It's time for you to die, Android!" said Gohan.

"I don't care what you say, Gohan. The data on you says that you were killed by the former Androids #17 and #18, so no amount of training you've done can possibly beat me in my second form," said Cell 2.

"I don't know where you got that silly notion from. Although it may appear that I'm simply in my Super Saiyan form, but I'm actually a Super Saiyan 2 now!" exclaimed Gohan, charging to full power. He dashed out at Cell and lodged his fist into Cell's chest, causing him to cough out blood. Gohan continued to push Cell 2 back. Cell 2 didn't have a prayer against Gohan as a Super Saiyan 2. He was beaten back and crushed against a cliff. Then, with a final Kamehameha, it seemed that Gohan had completely destroyed Cell. Yet the tip of his tail hadn't been destroyed, and Cell 2 regenerated, stronger than ever. Yet even this power up was no match for Gohan. Finally, Gohan had enough of Cell and was about to finish the job with a final Super Kamehameha.

"W-Wait! Gohan! Don't kill me!" cried Cell.

"Spare me the romantics, Cell! You'll never reach your perfect form!" said Gohan.

"Fine! I have no choice then! Solar Flare!" shouted Cell, releasing the blinding light beam, causing Gohan to shut his eyes.

"You can't escape me, Cell! I can still sense you!" shouted Gohan, blinded.

"Not if I hide my power!" called Cell. He began dashing away, leaving Gohan with no clue of where he went.

"Darnit, Cell!" shouted Gohan when he got his eyesight minutes later and Cell being gone.

Back with Trunks, he decided to spare #18. He told her to fly away to somewhere he'd never see her again. Then he began to fly back towards Gohan to see if he defeated Cell. Yet all he saw was Gohan blinking as if his eyes were in pain and no sign of Cell.

"Gohan, what happened?!" asked Trunks.

"Cell used his Solar Flare to escape before I could kill him! He's looking for #18 so he can absorb her and become perfect. But luckily you killed her, so we don't have to worry about that, right?" asked Gohan, making a full recovery from the Solar Flare.

"Yeah, about that Gohan. I decided to spare #18. She was almost reborn into a different person, more like the #18 I met in the past. I couldn't bring myself to kill her," admitted Trunks.

"No, this is terrible! We can't sense either #18 or Cell 2 unless he powers up, so that means we can't find and stop either of them! Dammit, Trunks! Why'd you have to let #18 get away?" questioned Gohan.

"S-Sorry, Gohan. She just seemed too innocent. I forgot-" started Trunks, being cut off by Gohan.

"You forgot the Androids' evil! How they killed everyone you ever cared about, including me? It doesn't matter how innocent they look, they're still evil!" shouted Gohan.

"I-I don't know. But still, we need to alert the others. They should have been healed by now, whether via Senzu Beans or Dende. We're gonna have to have a sharp look out for the Androids," said Trunks.

"All right. We'd better get to the Lookout, then. That's probably where they all went," said Gohan, calming down.

"Right," agreed Trunks. They began flying back to the Lookout to regroup.

Vegeta goes Super Saiyan 3?! The Hunt for Cell 2 Continues
Trunks and Gohan soon reached the Lookout, where sure enough, Dende, Yamcha, Krillin, and Piccolo had gathered at the Lookout.

"Mr. Piccolo! You're alive! I couldv'e sworn I felt all your energy dissapear when Cell began to absorb you!" exclaimed Gohan.

"He almost did, and I wouldv'e died very soon if Dende hadn't come back for me. He was damaged himself, but he managed to heal me to full power," said Piccolo.

"That's great. Now, we have to find Cell and stop him from absorbing Android #18," said Gohan.

"We'll only be able to sense him if he is charging up, or transforming. That means we'll have to jump on him at the last second," said Piccolo.

"Now don't you dare. I haven't been training for nothing, you know," said a voice standing behind them. They all turned and looked. They were startled to see Vegeta had finally finished his training.

"Well, father, looks like you finally came back from your training," said Trunks.

"Show some respect. And I know that none of you will attack this Cell creature. I want to see him in his Perfect Form before I kill him," said Vegeta.

"But we don't know how powerful he will be! The safest thing to do is kill him now!" exclaimed Trunks.

"Please, I doubt that Cell 2 could ever take on a Super Saiyan 3," said Vegeta.

"Y-You became Super Saiyan 3?!" they all exclaimed.