Author's Notes: Hi everyone! I'm back with another Eighteen/Krillin fic! This is a collaboration with Mr-Herp-Derp! We hope you enjoy the first chapter!
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Chapter 1
The lavender-haired man held twin half-circles in his hands. Both had the same pinkish hue to them, identical bulges adorned the two shells.
"What in the world are those?" The long-haired kid wondered aloud, sounding just the bit as mystified as the other was, "They look like a couple of turtle shells,"
"Hey! Let me have a look!" his would-be mother demanded rather loudly. Gohan instantly obeyed, flying down from the rundown time machine and holding the two shells out for Bulma. The genius studied the newly acquired pinkish, hard stuff pensively before she put them together that they made a full egg-like shape.
"Well, what do you think, Bulma?" Gohan asked. He could practically see the gears in the blue-haired woman's brain turning as she thought.
"Hmm… My guess is… maybe they're like egg shells or something,"
"Eggshells?" the youngest of the three repeated. Trunks' brows furrowed, "It sure is strange. What comes out of a shell like this?" The woman and the kid shared a confused look before they both glanced at the big hole in the broken time machine's front glass.
"Hey! Maybe whatever came out of this shell made the hole in the capsule canopy!" Trunks sat down on the seat in the capsule heavily. Perhaps the creature that hatched from the supposed egg did indeed break the capsule's cover. But the question remains… Just what in the world is that thing?
"I am Cell. I am an android who has come back from the future. I need to absorb Androids 17 and 18 so I may become the perfect being and hold absolute power!"
Cell had a mission. It was going well. He had already found one of his targets. It won't be long now before he could get his hands on him. He would achieve his perfect form. Then, every living being will know the true terror of Cell.
"Look, Seventeen," he said as he took a few steps closer to his first target, "accept the fact that you are mine! It's easier that way…" He could already see defiance light up the android's eyes and fought back a sigh. Can't the android see? Was he so blinded that he couldn't even comprehend the fact that his fate lies within the ultimate being that was he?
"If you think I'd sit back and let you absorb me," Seventeen snorted, "you'd be sorely mistaken!" He clenched his fists and gnashed his teeth. His ice blue eyes turned colder as he glared at the ugly, green creature. Just as he was about to get into a ready stance, a big hand pushed him back.
"I cannot allow you to do it… Cell," he recognized Sixteen's voice. The broad, green-clad android form was enough to almost completely shield the smaller male's body from Cell's view.
"What are you doing?" Sixteen more forcibly pushed him back and approached their enemy. Cell shook his head. Why couldn't they just give up and hand over Seventeen?
"Cell… I recommend surrender," the huge android spoke in his monotone voice that made Cell's skin crawl and his system swell up with anger.
"I have offered you a peaceful solution, but I'll show no mercy to anyone who gets in my way! Out of my way Android Sixteen or I shall destroy you!" Sixteen's face remained impassive as he got ready for the fight ahead.
It was the redhead who attacked first. Forcing so much power behind his punches and kicks and dodging the strong hits his opponent threw at him. Cell didn't expect a being as large as Sixteen to be powerful and be fast enough to move out of the way of almost all of his attacks. A particularly powerful kick forced Cell into the air. He stopped his momentum and met the approaching android with a quick succession of ki blasts. The barrage hit the target dead-on but Cell wasn't done. He flew forwards at top speed, not giving the android any time to recover from his first attack. He proceeded with a combination of kicks and punches and was glad when the android started showing signs of damage.
Sixteen flew back, the uppercut that would have ripped his head off missing by a bare few inches. He frowned as he surveyed the damage done to his system. The damage Cell had dashed out on him wasn't crippling. Besides, it was absolutely imperative that he win this fight. A few minor scratches would not deter him. Cell could not be allowed to live any longer. If only because he had to protect those he could call his 'friends'.
He noticed Cell powering up at the opposite end of him. With a battle cry, Cell flung himself towards the green-clad android. Their movements would have been but a blur for the untrained eye, but Seventeen could discern most of the fight. He saw Cell aim a powerful punch towards his comrade's jaw, watched as the giant took the hit full-force. Helplessly stood still when Sixteen was forced backwards by the strength behind the punch.
Sixteen landed on his feet and studied his enemy. Again, they clashed, their foreheads colliding painfully. Sixteen fought to remain standing on his two feet as he put all his weight behind pushing Cell back and gaining the upper hand. He never saw the uppercut coming. With a groan, Sixteen's eyes slid shut.
Cell took full advantage of the moment it would have taken Sixteen to regain his bearings and thrust his tail into the android's neck. One of the android's eyes opened in surprise, but he couldn't free himself. He could hear Cell's chuckles and could almost feel his smirk.
"That's it, good boy… Sleep, this won't take long," Cell's taunt reached his ears, but he didn't react. Cell started powering up, attempting to immobilize the giant, "Now, you die!" It was Cell's turn to be surprised when Sixteen's eyes snapped open and he smirked, "What?! Impossible! You should be immobilized!" Sixteen's hand wrapped around the green tail and pulled it off of him. Still with his hands holding Cell's tail in a death hold, Sixteen shouted as he carried all of Cell off of the ground only to throw him towards the Earth below.
Cell's fall provoked an immense amount of dust to emerge around him. A frown creased the android's face as he waited for the dust to settle. Cell didn't wait, however, before he flew vertically upwards. Sixteen didn't waste any time and immediately followed his enemy. Sixteen was able to keep up with the other android, but then, Cell took a right turn. The giant didn't waste any time as he chased after him. Cell suddenly stopped in mid-air, yet Sixteen wasn't quite fast enough to stop his momentum. His thrust carried him straight into Cell's waiting foot.
Sixteen was forced back again; he didn't let that stop him, however, since not soon after he had regained his composure, he was heading straight for Cell, headfirst. Sixteen head butted the green being into the rocky terrain and followed with a punch. His hit missed as Cell flew upwards to avoid it.
Knowing that trying to immobilize his enemy with his tail would be useless, he opted to capture Sixteen's neck with it instead. He then proceeded with circling his opponent till he was right in front of him and readied a strong ki blast. Sixteen's eyes suddenly widened; laser shot out from his blue eyes, singing his adversary and provoking him to lose his hold on the green-clad android's neck. Cell was forced onto the ground with a strong kick.
After that, Sixteen landed on his tail, causing the fallen fighter to screech in pain. Sixteen twisted and turned the long appendage, he pulled with all his might until, finally, he had cut the tail off that the white bon was clearly visible. Cell's screams grew louder when his tail was removed and thrown to the ground, writhing like a lizard's tail would.
"That should put a stop to your absorbing capability," Sixteen spoke over Cell's loud groans and pain-filled whimpers, "Now you are like a bee without a stinger," Sixteen glared down at the android as his screams died down.
"Not exactly," Cell stated as he pulled himself up, "When bees lose their stingers, they're gone for good; the bee dies," The odd creature yelled loudly as he forced his tail to grow back, a peculiar green liquid dripping off of it, "But when Cell loses his tail, he just grows another one," he ignored his enemy's surprised grunt, "Since I have Piccolo's cells inside of me, I too have the ability to regenerate my body," he informed, "I love the Nameks; an amazing race… they should be honored that their cells were used to create the one perfect being! They should be honored that they were used to create Cell!" he said, ending his proud speech with an over-confident round of laughs.
Cell's wagging tale clearly showcased his arrogance and sense of superiority. He shook off the liquid coating his tail. In turn, the substance caused the rocks, the plants as well as the ground to dissolve.
"I thought I had the solution but I did not. You are bound to have a weak point somewhere though,"
"Is that so? We'll see,"
"This time I shall rip off your head!" Sixteen's declaration only provoked Cell to laugh sickeningly.
"You'll have to catch me first!" With that said, Cell power up and charged at his opponent, Sixteen following suit instantly. A powerful aura surrounded Cell as he aimed a punch to the other android's jaw. Sixteen fell to the ground, groaning in pain and screwing his eyes shut.
"So much for that strategy. Now, do you have any more tricks or can I get on with my work?" Realizing that Cell was about to attack, Sixteen detaches one of his hands, which shoots in Cell's direction, knocking him back and giving Sixteen enough time to hurl Cell onto the ground in the process. Sixteen knew that the situation was now much more desperate than he had initially thought. He absolutely had to get rid of this Cell. With that thought in mind, he had no doubt in his mind that he would have to use that technique.
Sixteen detached both his hands, putting them both under his armpits, revealing cannons within the remaining limbs of his arms. It only took a moment for the cannons to charge before bright light shot out of the android's arms and into the hole he had forced Cell into.
"Hell's Flash!" Sixteen yelled out his most powerful technique's name as he stood over the dark hole. Slowly but surely, his attack started getting bigger and bigger, the flash growing ever brighter until a giant explosion occurred, breaking the rocky terrain and forcing indents of various shapes and sizes to litter the whole island.
"I can't believe it… Sixteen beat Cell," Seventeen couldn't quite the amazement from showing in his tone.
"Why are you still here? I told you to leave this place!" he questioned angrily as he reattached his hands.
"Hey… You squashed the bug. What are you so afraid of now?" Eighteen stated with a smile.
"That attack was not enough to finish off Cell. It is imperative that you leave immediately! You, too, Seventeen! Don't give Cell the chance to absorb you!" he ordered rather harshly.
"Don't worry, Sixteen. It's obvious that you're stronger than Cell. I admit that I was scared there for a second," he scoffed, "But with your strength and ours," he spat to the side, "Nothing can get in our way. Soon, we'll have this whole world as our playground!" Just as he said that, a large, green creature emerged from the hole behind him, his huge frame dwarfing the black-haired android's own. Cell didn't give Seventeen the chance to escape before his tail's end expanded and started absorbing one of his targets. The redhead gasped loudly as his comrade was slowly absorbed.
"You should have listened to your friend!" he said, ignoring his target's muffled cries for help. Sixteen watched helplessly as the boy was sucked into the creature's body. He watched as Cell groaned lowly, couldn't do anything as Cell's body started to glow mystifyingly, his groans turning louder with each glow. The bewildering glow shone too brightly that Sixteen had to cover his eyes. Infuriatingly slowly, Cell's body grew broader, his feet and hands changed shape and his mouth lost its beak-like structure.
"Eighteen, come on, we must not allow him to absorb you, too!" Sixteen said hurriedly as he rushed towards the female android. He stood in front of her like a shield as they both noted the changes to the android. His, now, cold blue eyes had a certain light to them as his body glowed with static, "He wants you, Eighteen! We must go!" he shouted as he ran towards her. He hastily grabbed her by the arm and dragged her with him. With speed too much for them to comprehend, Cell was suddenly in front of them, blocking their path. Sixteen threw Eighteen behind him, further away from Cell as he regarded the obviously stronger warrior.
"You can't escape me, it's over! You had a small opportunity to defeat me, but now, it's too late!" Cell spoke, his deep voice a stark contrast to his previously scratchy one. He spun around and caught his own reflection in the blue water, noting and admiring the changes to his appearance. In an attempt to catch him off guard, Sixteen attacked Cell. His punch hit the being squarely in the face, but he was unaffected. Eighteen's warning came a minute too late, and Sixteen found himself on the receiving end of Cell's enhanced ki blast. He was flung back and fell ungracefully onto the ground.
With her shield out of the way, Eighteen turned around and started to run away from the monster that would surely absorb her.
"Please Eighteen, do not run. You're all I have left to absorb to become the perfect being. You should feel privileged,"
"All I feel is disgusted," she countered. Taking a few steps back and getting into a ready position, she decided she would try and defend herself at all costs.
"Wait!" a new voice interrupted both androids and they both glanced in the direction of the newcomer. He was a much shorter man, barley higher than Eighteen's knee. His bald head shone brightly in the sun, with six dots emblazoned into the skin on his forehead. He wore a bright orange outfit with blue boots. He glared at Cell, a fierce look in his eyes. "You want her, Cell? Then, you'll have to get through me!" Krillin exclaimed. No time to chicken out, now, he thought, I am going to win this!
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