CELL IN A CELL
A fanfiction by Chipolata

Author's first words:
Cell in a Cell will be split up into 3 major parts. The first is Act One. This gives you clues, bits and pieces. The idea was to get you thinking, coming up with theories. I want to know how many endings there could be. I read this to four people before I put it up on FanFiction.net and they all came up with different villains and endings!

I don't own DBZ or any related characters or concepts.





*************************************************

Act One

----------------------------------------

"Cell in a cell..."

"Rock, paper, scissors! Rock, paper, scissors! Rock, paper, scissors!"
The chorus of voices floated through the HFIL.
"Rock, paper, scissors! Rock, paper, scissors! Rock, paper, scissors!"
Nothing worth any souls turning their heads. They'd been doing this since day five. The only game they could get their heads around.
"Rock, paper, scissors! Rock, paper, scissors!"
"Yeah! Woo! I won! In your face, Mr I-Won-Thirty-Games-In-A-Row-Rikum!"
"Go Jeice, you show him!"
"Quiet Burter."
Mm-hmm, that's right. The Ginyu Force. Playing the only game they know - Scissors, paper rock.

"Gee, they still at it? I don't think I can take an eternity of this," said Goz, one of the HFIL ogres.
"I know what you mean." His collegue, Mez agreed.

"Five pebbles says you can't do it again." Rikum put forward.
"You're on!" Jeice bet.
"Rock, paper, scissors! Rock, paper, scissors! Rock, paper..."
"SHUT UP!!" Frieza yelled. "No wonder they call this place Hell!"
"Your move," King Cold informed his son, refering to the ki-carved chess set in front of them.
Freiza moved his piece.
"I don't see why you can't find something quieter to do, like tic tac toe or something." He commented.
King Cold moved his bishop.
"Checkmate." Freiza declared. "Hey, I'll play you again, Cell?"
Freiza looked up.
"Hey, where's Cell? Guldo, Burter, did you see where Cell went?"
They shook their heads.
"Never mind, he always gets you with Foolsmate anyway." King Cold said.

(A long time later)
"Goku! Goku! Where are you, Goku?" King Kai cried out. "Goku?? This is urgent! Grand Kai and King Yemma need you right now! Goku?"
His voice rang out through the mountains of the greater plane. For moment, it was still. Then, a faint light appeared which grew into a spark and then a vapour trail. In seconds the mighty dead super-saiyin himself stood mid-air infront of King Kai, his golden hair waving with the energy and his jade-green eyes adopting a no-nonsense look. His orange clothes were slightly torn.
"What is it, King Kai?" He asked.
"It's Cell! He escaped from his Cell! Cell's not in his Cell in Hell! Ooh, that rhymes..."
"WHAT?!?" Goku exclaimed. "How is that possible?"
"They're not sure. Freiza and the Ginyu Force didn't see him leave."
"Aw man... Cell can do the Instant Transmission! That's how!" Goku realised. "That's how he escaped the otherworld during the Cell Games!"
Goku remembered the Cell games all to well. That was how he had died, after all.
"Oh no! Goku, you must help Grand Kai and King Yemma track him down!" King Kai exclaimed. "Just because Cell isn't alive doesn't mean he can't leave the other world!"
"Right. I'll get them to warn Dende. Gohan may be in danger!"
Goku Instant Transmission-ed himself out.

(A little while longer.)

"Orange Star City. Corner of Fifth and Twenty. First National Bank. Normally thriving with busy business people, wanting to withdraw money. Not today, though. Okay boys! Time to lock 'n' load! We're going in! Bobby, you got those money bags?"
"Sure thing, boss. This will be a snitch!"
"Not on my watch, it's not!"
"Oh no, it's...it's..." one stuttered.
"The Great Saiyaman! Run!" another yelled.
They got up and spread out.
"I don't think so." The Great Saiyaman said.
Using his Saiyin speed, The Great Saiyaman disappeared. Within a matter of seconds, he had them all lying unconsious in a pile, all taken care of for the police.
"That takes care of that problem. And just in time for school." The Great Saiyaman commented. "I'd better get going before Videl..."
"Before Videl what?"
The Great Saiyaman turned.
"Oh, hullo Videl. Good to see you. Having a busy day fighting crime? I know I am!" The Great Saiyaman (TGS) asked.
"Hmm. What was that you said about school?" Videl sussed.
"Oh, well, I know your school starts soon, so I thought that would mean I'd need to keep a sharp eye out for crime... and..." Videl's glare stopped him.
TGS gulped.
"Well, I'd better get going..." TGS mumbled, and took off.
"I'm going to find out who you are, Great Saiyaman!" Videl yelled after him as he flew off into the sky.

'Geez, what a handful! Someday she really is going to find out who I am if I keep making slips like that!' Gohan thought. 'Aw man, now I'm gonna be late for school. I wonder if..."
Gohan's train of thought was interrupted.
'Gohan! Gohan! This is Dende. Can you hear me?'
"Yeah Dende, I hear you. What's up?"
'Have you seen Piccolo recently? He went training a few days ago, and we haven't seen him since.'
"No, I haven't. But you know Piccolo, he probably wants some privacy. He'll be back. Hey, tell me when he does. I'd like to visit."
'Okay Gohan. Will do. Dende out.'
Gohan smiled.
'"Dende out". The guy is getting used to lots of Earth sayings. Holy Cow! I'm late for History!' Gohan sped of to class.

(Meanwhile, in the Other World...)

"But you have to warn Gohan! He's in danger!" Goku pleaded.
Grand Kai shook his head.
"Nope. Gohan ain't in trouble. Cell can't get into the Lower Realm. Not even the Instant Transmission could get a dead guy through these walls. Don't worry, Cell's here somewhere. We just need to find him."
"At least tell Dende." Goku asked.
"No. There's no need." Grand Kai insisted.
Goku gave in. After all, he was ruler of the Other World.

* * * * * * * *

Cell's missing, and Goku thinks he may be after Gohan! Is Grand Kai right to not warn Dende? Will Videl find out who the Great Saiyaman is? And what about Piccolo - is there something more to his 'training'?
Guess you'll have to wait to find out!