Dragon Ball Z, The Power To Shake The Universe

"Gohan! Let your power explode! Don't hold anything back!" Goku cried from other world. Gohan was fighting cell, and things didn't look good. Cell had reformed after blowing himself up and was back to his perfect form. After that he had attacked trunks and Vegeta. Gohan saved Vegeta from being killed, but his arm was beyond broken. Now in order to beat cell, he had to use all of his power in one concentrated blast. Gohan once again heard the voice of his father in his head. "Gohan, this is your chance! Give it everything you got!"

Gohan forced out every last bit of his energy, overwhelming cell's blast. Cell struggled to hold up his own blast in the face of Gohan's attack. Then Gohan started walking through the Kamehameha wave. "This is the end of you. Take this Cell!" Gohan yelled as he let out the last of his energy. Gohan's Kamehameha wave overwhelmed Cell's.

Cell looked straight into Gohan's eyes, not believing that he could be defeated. "This isn't possible. I'm… perfect!" The battle had ended with Gohan the victor. Gohan had won, and had taken with him his father's mission to protect earth.

As the ascended super saiyan stood there, the last of his energy faded, and he passed out. Even in a restful sleep, he still had a smile on his face. He had won.

Gohan sat at the top of capsule corp. with trunks. It had only been a week since Gohan had beaten cell and saved the earth. Gohan was there with the rest of the Z fighters at a celebration held to celebrate Cell's defeat. Trunks, who had come back from the future to celebrate, had recently beaten the androids and cell from his universe. He seemed more relaxed then normal. As if a burden had been lifted from his shoulders.

Gohan and Future Trunks sat on top of capsule corp. and talked. Gohan wore his black pants and white tie up shirt (1) and trunks wore a black sleeveless shirt and his dark gray pants. (2) Gohan had a lot to ask Trunks and had asked him about himself in the future, and what it was like, but there was something else on Gohan's mind. "Hey trunks, do you think that I'm to blame for my father's death?"

Trunks turned to Gohan. "No. It was cell's. You had nothing to do with it." Trunks said. He looked up at the sky and laid on his back so he could watch the stars. "If it wasn't for you, my father would be dead. I know you got a little cocky, but at the time, you were in a state where you weren't really thinking. It makes me wonder what its like to go even farther. The rage you must have felt must have been overwhelming."

Gohan thought about how he had felt when he had ascended. His mind had almost completely stopped all rational thinking. All he had thought about was killing cell. He didn't like it. "Its almost like a switch goes off in your head and suddenly, all you care about is winning, and your mind just stops."

"Sounds terrifying. I'm sorry you had to go through that." Trunks said. "Hey Gohan, soon, in my time, I'm going to go to namek and find the dragon balls to wish future you, piccolo, and my dad back. Then I'm going to wish everyone back. I was wondering if you'd come with me when that happens?" Trunks asked.

"I'd love to help. I'd like to meet future me." Gohan said with a smile. Gohan tried to imagine himself as an adult. "You said that the sensu bean plant in your time died right? Well how about we go and get a bean from Korin so you can plant another one?" Gohan asked.

"Good idea. As the last fighter in my time, having sensu beans will be really helpful. I just hope Korin has a spare. Lets not worry about that though. It's time to celebrate your victory." Trunks said.

"Don't you mean our victory?" Gohan asked with a grin. Trunks grinned back and they jumped down from the roof. When they got inside, everyone was having a good time it seemed. Bulma's chef was just finishing up dinner as they walked in. Even thought there were only about fifteen people there to eat, the chef was ordered to cook enough food for closer to fifty people. Everyone ate and talked and celebrated. A TV in the other room was turned up just high enough to be heard over all the commotion.

The TV was on the local news. "Here we are with the champion of the cell games, Mr. Satan, what would you like to say to the world?" The camera man turned the camera to the martial artist. "Cell was a fierce fighter, but he was no match for me! I'm the strongest in the whole world and there isn't-" Vegeta stood up and shot the TV with an energy blast, blowing a hole in the wall. Everyone was silent. Gohan sat there, staring down at the table.

Vegeta was seething with rage. "Dammit! I'll kill that bastard!" Vegeta exclaimed at the top of his lungs. He hit the table with his fist. Cracks formed on the surface before breaking off onto the floor.

"No, Don't do it." Gohan said, still looking down at his hands. "Let him take the credit for now. If we go after him and try to tell the world he's lying now that the people are on his side, we'll be labeled as outcasts and people might go after our friend's and family. It's better if we wait for him to make a mistake. Then all the people will see him for what he is." Everyone stared at Gohan, and like that, the conversation ended.

It was like it had never happened and everyone went back to having fun. After a while, it was time for Gohan to head home. His mom decided to stay at capsule corp. to help with trunks, but she wanted Gohan to go home and get some homework done. Before leaving, Gohan decided to talk to his mother about a decision he had made. "Mom, I've made a decision." He looked at her, building up the courage to tell her what he was thinking. She nodded, letting him know to go on. He continued… "Mom, I want to keep fighting. Dad left protecting the earth to me. I want to honor his wish."

His mother was about to protest, until she saw the determined look in his eyes. He looked a lot like Goku. "Alright, but I want you to promise me two things."

"Anything." Gohan said, surprised that she didn't yell at him.

"I want you to keep up with your studies," Gohan nodded, expecting as much. "And also, I want you to be careful." Gohan nodded and hugged his mother. He noticed that her stomach looked slightly larger then normal, but decided not to say anything about it. Little did he know, that little change was going to have a big change on his life.

Gohan started flying home. He flew over a small city called orange star city. He tried to fly above the clouds so he couldn't be seen, but couldn't help but admire it. It had such a shine to it. Gohan flew above a large building and saw a girl punching a punching bag. She looked like she was his age. Gohan lingered and watched her for a while. After a while, the punching bag split and the sand poured out. She took a step away from it and rubbed the sweat from her forehead, and in doing so, looked up and saw Gohan. Gohan quickly realized that the girl had seen hm and started to fly away, hoping she'd think she was seeing things. He flew home and made it there in ten minutes.

When he got home, he sat down and decided to watch some TV while he waited for his mom. He turned it on to the local news, and it displayed a picture of Hercule, the oaf that had taken credit for the defeat of cell. "In latest news, Hercule Satan has declared a new tournament for the children of the world. The only contestants who can enter are those who are the age of 18 or younger. One such contestant who will be entering is Hercule's own daughter, Videl. The winner of the tournament will receive 1,000,000 zeni, and a chance to fight with the champion of the world."

Gohan turned off the TV and walked to his room, thinking about the tournament. He could easily win it and make some money for his mom. He'd also have the chance to humiliate Hercule. He'd have to talk to her about it. He decided it was time to go to bed. He laid down on his bed and eventually fell asleep. He'd talk to his mother in the morning. Now it was time to sleep.

The Next Morning

Gohan woke up bright and early, excited to talk to his mom about the tournament. He jumped out of bed and got dressed in his normal clothes. (1) He walked to his kitchen and found his mother making breakfast.

"Morning mom!" He said as he walked to start helping her. Gohan had become quite a cook while with his dad in the hyperbolic time chamber. His mother had been quite impressed when he got home.

"Morning Gohan. Did you sleep well?" His mother asked, knowing that he had been having some bad dreams about cell lately.

Gohan knew what his mother meant. "I'm fine mom. Slept like a rock." Gohan then turned to his mother, ready to ask the question on his mind. "Hey mom, there's something I wanted to ask you."

His mother looked at him concerned. "What is it dear?"

Gohan built up his courage, going over in his mind what he was going to say. "Mom, there's a junior tournament coming up, and only kids are allowed to enter. I was thinking that maybe I could enter and earn some money."

Chichi looked at him with a serious expression. Then she simply said, "How much?"

Gohan smiled. He had caught her hook line and sinker. "1 million zeni."

Chichi's eyes lit up like a Christmas tree. "Oh Gohan of course you can enter! With that much money I could put you through college, and there would still be money to spare."

Gohan smiled, excited that he'd be able to enter. He didn't like to fight, but he did want a chance to beat Hercule Satan.

Chichi turned to Gohan. "I'll make a huge celebration banquet! Hey Gohan, would it be okay if I sent you on an errand run for me?"

Gohan nodded his head. He always went on errand runs. "Where to?"

"I need some stuff from Chazke village. Could you go pick some stuff up from Mr. Lao?" Chichi asked. Gohan's face brightened up. He was going to see Lime again! (3)

His mother wrote a list of things she would need, and sent him on his way. Gohan flew at top speed, ready to see Lime again. He flew over the trees and rivers. He got to the village in only half an hour. He landed down in front of Mr Lao's shop. Gohan hoped that Lime would notice him when he wasn't in super saiyan mode. Gohan walked in to the shop and saw the old man. Gohan walked up to him and smiled. "Mr Lao! It's been a while!" Gohan said, a smile written on his face.

Mr Lao looked down at the young boy. "Good job kid." Gohan looked confused so Mr Lao continued, "For beating cell."

Gohan looked shocked. "How did you know that I was the one who beat Cell? I thought everyone thought that Hercule beat Cell."

"Everyone but this village. We all saw what you did. So how did the battle go?" Mr Lao asked. Gohan explained the situation to Mr Lao, and Mr Lao nodded in response. "I see. I'm so sorry about your father. He's in a better place."

Gohan nodded. "I actually came to grab some stuff if that's okay." Mr Lao smiled. He nodded and took the list. Gohan looked around then turned to Mr Lao. "Where's Lime?"

Mr Lao put hi hand to his chin. "She's over by the lake. Why don't you go say hi? She's been looking forward to seeing you for awhile. It'll take me a spell to get all these things so you may as well."

Gohan smiled and headed out the door. The lake wasn't far away, and Gohan made it there in a manner of minutes. Gohan tried to feel for here energy, and found here. She was leaned up against a tree. Gohan walked out in front of her, and looked at her. She was crying. Gohan looked at what she was holding in her arms. It was a little bunny.

She looked up at Gohan and even more tears streamed down her face. Gohan went and knelled down next to her. "What's wrong Lime?" Gohan asked.

"Gohan? Is that you?" Lime asked.

Gohan realized he wasn't in super saiyan form. "Yep, it's me." He saw her questioning looked and quickly explained how he turned off the blonde. "Anyway lime, are you okay?"

Lime looked at the bunny and more tears streamed down her face. "This poor little bunny fell in the river and drowned. I always come and play with the family of rabbits that live down here, and that's when I found this guy." Lime said through sobs.

Gohan thought for a moment, and then an idea came to him. "Lime, may I see the bunny?" Lime nodded sadly and handed Gohan the small cotton tailed rabbit. Gohan held it in his hand and turned super saiyan. After he did that, the previously dead rabbit blinked and jumped into Gohan's lap. Lime looked amazed.

"How did you do that?" Lime asked, joy evident in her voice.

"When I was a kid, an alien named cooler (4) came to earth and planned to take it over. My father fought him, but after the alien powered up, my dad was forced to go into this powered up state we call super saiyan. Anyway, I saw my dad do this with a bird, and watched it fly off like nothing had happened." Gohan explained.

Lime got up and hugged Gohan. Gohan, who hadn't really had any prior experience with other kids, awkwardly hugged her back. "Thank you so much Gohan." Lime said.

Gohan smiled and replied, "Your welcome, Lime."

END

My first chapter is finished! I hope everyone likes it. If anyone spots any holes or errors in my story please feel free to tell me about it. I'd love to get some feedback. Criticism is always excepted, and is always helpful, so feel free to criticize.

(1) Same Clothes that Gohan wore during the first few episodes of the cell saga.

(2) Same clothes he wore after returning to the past/when he fought the androids of his time.

(3) If you don't remember or know who this is, then you may as well leave. (Or go watch episode 170 / A Girl Named Lime)

(4) from movie cooler's revenge.