A/N- Well, it's been a while since I have updated. Sorry about that. I haven't been in the writing mood recently, but I hope this is as good as the last few. Few review notes at bottom.

Krillin had convinced himself that the beautiful mysterious android 18 was only fooling him, almost a psychological battle that she was winning. Krillin thought aobut this as he stared off into the clear water watching the android floating. Yep, that has to be it. There is no way a guy like me could get this lucky. I would be a fool to think that my dreams could come true. This is a dream that can never come true. Why does it have to be her that makes me feel this way!

Krillin continued to stare at her in the water. Android 18, feeling somebody's eyes on her, turned her head from the direction they were coming from. Krillin immediately looked off in some different direction. I can't let that deadly beauty know that I am so attracted to her. I must keep a clear head. I know she is just playing around, getting into my emotions so that she can attack while I am down.

Krillin decided that he needed to take his mind off android 18 even though she was just a mere 10 meters away relaxing in the ripples in the warm tropical water. Krillin looked off into the distance, to where Piccolo and the other androids were fighting. Krillin closed his eyes and sensed that something was very wrong. There was somebody else there. It was Cell. Crap, how could I have not noticed earlier! Krillin began to sweat and panic trying to figure out the best option. Didn't Piccolo say Cell needed the androids to become complete? If that is the case, Cell will take the power from Android 17 and then try and find Android 18. Krillin looked over to where the beautiful android was relaxing. Anything but her! Krillin thought realizing that this situation is dire.

I don't have time to think about my dream. The fate of the world… No, the fate of the Universe is at stake and all I can think about is myself and how I wish my dream would come true? What should I do? Should I help Piccolo or should I stay here? What would Goku do? Krillin thought and realized it was probably best to stay here and hope for the best. It was not a good idea to put both androids within reach of Cell.

Five minutes passed by. Krillin was sitting against a palm tree on Master Roshi's island in deep thought. Out of nowhere, Krillin felt Piccolo's power collapsing. What is going on out there? If Piccolo can't do it, then who can? Another minute passed by, and Krillin tried to sense Piccolo again. What! What happened to Piccolo! Krillin immediately got on his feet. He then sensed where Cell was. His power had just increased unimaginably. Oh no… what happened out there? Did Piccolo really die?

Krillin then noticed that someone's power level was coming closer and closer. Who could it be? Within seconds, Krillin realized it was Cell. Great… This is how my dream is crushed, by a power hungry maniac. What am I going to do now? Krillin began to sweat.

"Android 18!" Krillin yelled. The android stood up in the shallow water clad in little clothes. This was not helping Krillin, but he managed to maintain a clear head. "Cell is coming this way and I can't sense Piccolo anymore!" Krillin yelled.

"What? What is happening? Who is this Cell" 18 said in a calm but worried voice.

"We have a huge problem! Cell is a monster created by Dr. Gero who came to take your energy! He is supposed to be the perfect being once he absorbs you and android 17. I think android 17 has already been absorbed. I can't sense Piccolo anymore, and Cell's power has increased significantly!" Krillin shriek scared out of his mind.

"Cell? There is no way that 17 could have been killed. He is probably the strongest person in the world right now baldy. Lighten up. I was just beginning to relax!" 18 said in a slightly annoyed voice.

She doesn't believe me? What do I do now? Krillin sensed where Cell was. Crap. "No time!" Krillin yelled.

"Hello" said the green creature floating up in the sky.

"I suppose that ugly green thing is Cell." 18 said as she looked into the sky beginning to worry.

"Why yes it is android 18. It is so glad to finally meet you." Cell said with a smirk. He then turned his head towards Krillin who was standing on the small island. "I must thank you Krillin for your small yet powerful enough fluctuations. I am surprised to see android here alive and well. What were you two doing?" Cell said with a smirk.

"Cell you monster! What did you do with Piccolo!" Krillin yelled in anger. "Answer me!"

"Let's say Piccolo attacked and I was forced to exterminate the pest. With him out of my way, there is nobody else that can defeat me. I must say mysterious android 16 managed to carry his own, but in the end, my perfect being prevailed." Cell said with a big of pride.

Cell lowered towards the water where android 18 was. The creature landed between 18 and Krillin. Crap… What do I do now? If Goku was here, he would do everything in his power to prevent Cell from absorbing android 18. I must do the same! I won't let that creature take away 18! Krillin ran towards where 18 is.

Krillin ran in front of 18 preparing to defend. "Run 18! He came to absorb you! I will do what I can while you escape!" Krillin whispered.

"That thing absorbed android 17. I don't believe it…" 18 said as she began to get in a defensive position.

"I saw him before he changed. I know he did. His power wasn't this immense." Krillin said.

"I hate to interrupt, but 18 its time for you to come to me" Cell said with a smirk.

Krillin and 18 both stepped back nearly at the same time still in a defensive position. Both of them were ankle deep in the warm waters of the tropics. "Run 18! If this thing succeeds in absorbing you, there is nothing that anybody can do!" Krillin said. Android 18 began to realize that if android 17 let alone 16 couldn't defeat him, what chance did she?

Krillin powered up ready to fight. Cell began to laugh. "Don't you remember what happened last time you tried this. Now I am far stronger than I was before and you think you can hold me off? Your human brain must be tiny." Cell taunted.

"I may be nothing compared to you but I will still do what I can to stop you!" Krillin yelled. Cell only began to laugh harder. Krillin turned towards 18, "run!" he whispered.

18 thought about Krillin's words. I can't run. Then I would have left you all alone to fight this creature. After a few seconds, 18 realized what she was thinking. Somehow I am flawed. How do I have feeling towards this little bald human fighter?

Krillin took 18's hesitation as a precaution. She must be waiting till I make a move to distract Cell from running after her. Well here goes nothing! Krillin maxed out at his highest power level. He then charged Cell.

18, not expecting this, put her hand out in an attempted to stop him. It was more of a reflex. Krillin kicked Cell directly in the neck as hard as he could. He then looked to see what damage he did, but Cell hadn't budged one inch. What? Impossible! Krillin thought and then attempted to punch Cell in the face. Again, this attack failed as Cell caught Krillin's fist. With extreme speeds, Cell punched Krillin in the stomach sending him flying back as he hit the water only to sink.

18 looked on with blatant horror. How could I let this happen? Krillin was knocked out cold. 18 ran over to the water and grabbed Krillin out of the water. She could see that he was out cold. 18 tried to get Krillin's attention, but nothing worked. How could I have let this happen? This can't be! Please wake up! 18 thought while shaking Krillin trying to wake him up.

18 began to shed tears; something she didn't know could happen to herself. How could I play with his emotions like I did? 18 brought Krillin's head up to his face and slid her lips across his face to meet with his lips. She stopped there and began to kiss the body. Emotions flooded her mind as she was kissing Krillin's body. Strangely enough, Krillin moved a hand and managed to open his eyes.

18 continued to kiss and caress his lips, but realized that the Krillin was kissing back. She immediately ended the kiss to look into Krillin's eyes. In one of the most broken voices she has ever heard, Krillin managed to say "so, so y-you do have feelings for me after all?" Krillin only managed stutter that sentence before his eyes closed again.

For a second, 18's thoughts said 'more than you would ever know', but before she could think that Cell began to laugh.

"Who would have thought, the tough android having feelings towards a mere weak human. I guess Dr. Gero created some serious flaws when making you. Funny, android 17 was nothing like you." Cell said as his tail whipped around ready to fight.

"Actually he is just like me. In fact he is my brother! You haven't the slightest idea of who we are. Anything would be better than becoming part of you which I know you desire." 18 said as she rubbed her eyes getting rid of the tears.

"Yes it is something I desire, and it is something I will get by force just like I did with android 17. Prepare yourself to becoming part of the ultimate being" Cell said as he charged 18.

How could I let this happen to Krillin? Android 18 thought as she was holding Krillin in her arms. She wasn't going to let Krillin die even if she was going to die. She threw Krillin towards the island so that he wouldn't drown in the waves. Out of anger, 18 charged Cell as Cell was charging 18.

Cell stopped in mid air and began to go in a defensive position preparing for android 18. "Fool" Cell said softly as 18 charged Cell. Cell stuck out his tail and opened wide. 18 not noticing until too late, attempted to stop but ran straight into Cell's tail. Cell began to laugh but was caught off guard by a kick direct to the face. Cell went flying backwards just a little bit but he regained himself. 18 fell into the water but managed to get back on her feet. The water was only ankle deep. 18 looked at her savior.

"16!" 18 yelled.

"I did everything I could. I am damaged and used what remaining power I had in my last kick. Run!" Android 16 yelled in the monotone voice he has. It was evident that 16 had suffered a significant head injury as 18 noticed. "Run!" 16 yelled again.

"It's too late. You can't get anywhere… Android 16, what a pleasant surprise it is to see you here. Too bad you don't have any more energy left. " Cell said with a smirk.

Cell disappeared and reappeared in front of 16. A surprised android 16 attempted to block the direct punch to the stomach but failed and 16 collapsed into the water. Android 16 fell into the water not having enough energy to stand up.

"Now that we have that over 18, its time for you to come to me" Cell said.

No! 18 panicked and attempted to fly away only for Cell to reappear right in front of her. She tried to land a punch on Cell but none of them were hitting.

"Enough." Cell said and managed to hold 18 down as he brought his tail over 18.

"No!" 18 yelled as the tail continued to encircle herself. Within seconds, the tail had fully covered her body. She knew it was too late. I am sorry Krillin. I hope you manage to survive…

Cell continued to laugh as he began to transform. Within minutes, the transformation was complete. A perfect looking Cell reemerged from the blinding light that was created by the transformation.

"Perfection!" Cell said with excitement. It was then he noticed somebody was watching him the entire time. Cell turned around and saw one of Earth's fighters watching him with a smirk.

"I am glad, as now you will be a sufficient challenge Cell." The fighter said with a smirk.

"Vegeta… You will be a decent test for my new powers." Cell said with a smrik.

"So you are Cell, the one that everybody has been talking about. Prepare for the strongest saiyan ever!" Vegeta yelled with a smirk as he powered up.

Down below, Krillin began to wake up. He looked above and saw Cell's new body, his new power, and Vegeta attempting to begin a fight with Cell. Krillin began to shed a tear. Why couldn't I have protected her? I failed.

Reviews…

SayianSpirit- hope you like this one

Tributer- Yea… well it's a little weird

Krillin fan- thanks, I think I will

Killthebeast- lol thanks

Gue22- yeah it's a little funky. This chappie is a little bit closer to the real story… just a tad…

Dragonshenron- lol thanks. This one was a little different, hope you liked it!

Jrik33- lol thanks… even rereading this, I cant figure what I was thinking when I made this. Must have been late at night or something…