Disclaimer: I think everyone knows by now that I do NOT own DBZ or anything to do with it. I DO own the plot and any additional characters.
This is just one of the many ideas floating around in my head. Hope you like it.
A Twist in Reality
Chapter 1: Prologue
18 casually flicked a strand of hair out of her face and silently watched her brother fight the thing that had so rudely interrupted their fun, claiming that it was an android made to absorb them. Whatever it was it was disgusting and made her feel sick just by looking at it. Bored of the fight she glanced over at Piccolo, who stood on a nearby cliff, and noticed that he was staring down at the fight in worry. She sneered mentally at this knowing that the overgrown bug would be no problem for 17. She just wished he would stop playing around and get rid of it so they could continue with their havoc. Plus she wanted to get more clothes.

Her attention was brought sharply back to the fight as 17 went crashing through several rocks and skidded to a halt on his back in a huge crater. Momentary alarm flashed across her face as she stared at her brother's badly battered body but she quickly contained her emotions. She turned to the creature who was staring at her, sniggering. This made her shudder but she didn't let it see this, she just stared back at it blankly trying to hide her growing fear and disgust. She eyed it as it slowly began to walk over to her brother who was now up and dusting himself off. Every step it took made a squeaking noise and she would have found this funny if the situation hadn't gone serious. Now she just found it creepy.

17 looked up and smiled arrogantly at the other supposed android, not showing any signs of pain from just being beaten and than blasted across the island. He moved into another fighting stance and dared it to attack with a flick of his hand all the while smirking and ignoring Piccolo's shouts of protest to stop and run. He wasn't going to run; he was Gero's strongest creation. No way could this freak of nature beat him.

Cell chuckled to himself, finding 17's arrogance amusing and enjoying playing with him. Unfortunately Piccolo was getting restless and he could feel more of the Z senshi were on their way here. He needed to act fast now and absorb 17 before they arrived. Moving into a fighting stance he smirked back at 17 and licked his lips.

'No more games I'm afraid. Its time you faced your destiny and became a part of me 17.'

17 had no time to express his disgust at the idea of being a part of him as Cell sped forward without warning and punched him hard in the gut, causing him to keel over in pain and spit up blood. He was then sent crashing to the floor face first as Cell kicked him roughly in the head. Before he could recover he was picked up by his hair and punched hard in the chest and face several times and then blasted yet again into a cliff face where he lay bloody and broken.

18 no longer hid her fear as the realisation hit her that this other android was far stronger than her and her brother. Her fear grew worse when she heard it mention 17 becoming a part of it. The idea made her stomach turn. She didn't notice that Piccolo was next to her until he grabbed her roughly by the shoulder, causing her to jump.

'You have to leave this island and run as far away from here as possible, do you here me.. GO!'

He pushed her slightly trying to shake her out of her fear. She stared at him frightened and confused as to why he was telling her to run and then shook her head.

'I won't leave 17.'

Piccolo ground his teeth in anger at her stubbornness. He didn't like her and he sure as hell wasn't doing this for her sake.

'Listen to me if Cell absorbs you and you're brother he'll be unstoppable now lea..'

He was interrupted as a ki blast exploded in front of them causing them both to be blown off their feet.

'You wouldn't be trying to prevent me from having my dinner now would you Piccolo.'

Piccolo growled and turned to 18 who was staring at Cell with wide eyes. 'Run. NOW!'

18 didn't need to be persuaded as she scrambled to her feet and started running as fast as she could but Cell quickly blocked her path.

'Leaving so soon my dear? But we haven't become fully acquainted yet.' He purred, his voice making her shudder slightly.

18 was frozen in fear, she wanted to run but she couldn't move, he was so close to her. Cell smirked and stepped forward, loving the expression of terror on 18's face grow as their was now just an inch between them.

'Get away from her you freak!'

Cell turned to be met with a Kamehameha wave and was sent flying backwards and crashing into the ground. 18 looked over to see the little bald man called Krillin who had earlier refused to shut her and 17 down. She was baffled as to why he kept helping her.

Cell stood up, slightly pissed off with the interruption. He growled when he noted that Krillin, Tien and Yamcha were now here. Growling louder in frustration he ignored 18 and made a dash for 17 who was currently unconscious. Piccolo saw this and was about to follow quickly in pursuit when the whole island began to shake violently. Cell who was currently fanning out the end of his tail so that he could absorb 17 stopped instantly as a lighting bolt struck very close by to him. He looked up puzzled to see what could only be described as an energy storm forming above them.

The flashes of lightening became more and more frequent and the tremors were growing more aggressive. Everyone had to brace themselves as a huge explosion from above caused an enormous gust of wind to rage across the island pushing them backwards. Cell shielded his eyes and looked upwards, very surprised to see that there was now a huge dimensional rip in the sky as a result of the explosion. His surprise soon turn to panic as he felt himself being pulled towards it. Thinking fast he grabbed hold of jutting rock, as the pulling force grew stronger but cursed to himself as he noticed 17 was beginning to be lifted off the ground towards it.

18 also noticed this and ran towards her bother to stop him, gaining extra speed from the sucking force of the rip. Mean while Piccolo had gotten over his surprise and had his attention set on Cell while also gripping onto something to prevent himself from being sucked in. Seeing this as a perfect opportunity to rid them of Cell, he formed a small ki blast and fired at the rock Cell was attached to. Unfortunately just as the ki blast hit the rock, throwing Cell into the air and towards the portal, 18 had just grabbed 17 and Cell was sent hurtling towards them both. All three of them were then sucked straight into the rip, which promptly closed behind them.

The tremors and lighting stopped immediately after, along with the wind. Piccolo stared upwards shocked at what he had done; he had only meant to send Cell through not the androids as well. Tien and Yamcha were equally shocked but Krillin was consumed with anger.

'WHY?'

Piccolo came out of his shock at the sound of Krillin's angry voice. He turned to Krillin knowing why he was so angry.

'I hadn't meant to knock her in Krillin, only Cell.'

'I don't understand why you're so angry Krillin, the other androids weren't a pair of angels; they've killed hundreds as it is, I say good riddens to them both.'

Krillin glared at Yamcha. 'Has it ever occurred to you that wherever that thing has sent them the people who live there might not be able to defend themselves.' He turned on Piccolo.

'I thought you of all people would have thought of that, we have condemned another world with our problem.' Krillin turned away from both of them angrily balling up his fists. Deep down he was hurting as well. Now he couldn't save her from being absorbed.

Piccolo looked to the floor with guilt. 'I know..and I'm not proud.'