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Well here is chapter 4 Hope you like it

Key:

Thoughts

Talking

Last time:

"Cell" was the response he received.

Both Saiyans got into their sparring forms ready to fight for their live against this monster once more.

Chapter 4

At Kame House the atmosphere was tense. Each of the Z fighters had their own thoughts on the situation at hand. Some were fearful while others were either excited at the thought of fighting "Frieza" or wondering who on earth had wished him back. They were snapped out of their thoughts when they sensed his power again only this time it wasn't disappearing. They felt 2 other surges of power which they instantly recognized.

"I thought Gohan was at school Goku" stated Krillen

"He is. That power signal is coming from Satan City and that's where Gohans school is but it doesn't explain why Vegetas there"

"Oh he got a job as the gym coach there" said Bulma.

Even with the tension in the room everyone burst out laughing apart from piccolo but he let a smirk cross his face.

"No way, Vegeta teaching kids, that's hilarious" Goku said between the laughs.

When everyone eventually calmed down they became serious. Piccolo was getting worried.

"It's not Frieza that we'll be facing but that only leaves one possibility. No that's to awful to even consider after last time"

While thinking that he said "We need to go. I have a feeling Gohan and Vegeta are going to need our help"

"Right, everybody get ready, in 2 minutes we'll leave. We'll go by instant transmission it'll be quicker than flying"

With that said they all rushed off to prepare themselves for a battle they hoped to survive.

Back at the school, chaos was not even close to describing the events going on around the fighters.

"Everyone stop running it won't work and if you run I'll just come and kill you now"

At that everyone stopped trying to run away, freezing in terror.

"That's better"

"Let these people go Cell. They haven't done anything"

"Oh I know but they all have something to do with you. I want to make you suffer for what you did to me"

At this statement whispers broke out in the crowd of frightened students but the 2 Saiyans paid no attention to them. They were too focused on the creature in front of them.

Cell on the other hand was very interested in what was being said.

"Speak up I'd love to know what is so interesting to you all that you feel the need to whisper about it"

A brave student spoke up hoping it might save his life.

"What do you mean what Gohan did to you? We know he was at the games and fought you but he couldn't have done that much damage he was 11 and it was the champ that defeated you"

Cell laughed his most malicious laugh.

"You really think that oaf defeated me? You humans are so easily misdirected. Wait have you not told them Gohan? I thought you would be proud of defeating me. Or was it because it was your fault that your dad died that you never told the public the truth?"

Gohan glowered at Cell.

"That isn't going to work Cell my dad is alive and healthy again so don't bother trying with that one"

"Oh really? He managed to come back again. He's just like a cockroach. Never stays dead forever"

"Well you know my dad"

Another student decided to speak "Wait so Mr Satan didn't defeat you?"

"You want to know what really happened you pathetic human. Your precious 'Champ' didn't even lay a finger on me. He got thrown out of the ring and was too scared to try again. Your friend here, he defeated me by pure luck. It won't happen again Gohan. I WILL destroy you!"

"You said that last time Cell and you may have gotten stronger but so have I."

All of a sudden Goku and the rest of the Z fighters appeared. They saw Gohan, Vegeta and the startled students before turning towards what they thought was Frieza. An audible gasp ran through each of the fighters and they immediately backed up to get into the formation so familiar to them all.

"Oh the whole gang is here this will be very, very interesting"

"How on earth are you back?" shouted Goku.

"Oh well I suppose I could tell you that before I kill you. Some human named Gideon brought me back so I could destroy his enemies but I destroyed him for even asking that of me"

"What was the second wish?"

"Oh he wished for me to be 100 times stronger than I was before. But I'm even stronger than that because I was training all the while in HFIL"

Gohan listened intently to everything said and at the last statement he was again glad that he had defied his mother and continued to train with Piccolo and Vegeta.

"No more talking it is time for me to take my revenge on you for what you did 7 years ago. "

After this statement Cell powered up and he had been telling the truth about being stronger than before. Gohan started to doubt himself; though he was the strongest here he had a feeling this battle was going to be more difficult than the first one.

"Everybody back up and go and protect the students. I'll take care of Cell"

Goku was about to argue with his son but Piccolo put his hand on his shoulder and shook his head.

"Ok son be careful"

With that said the Z fighters backed up and got into defensive positions in front of the frightened children. Even Vegeta didn't protest which was a shock to everyone.

When Gohan was sure that his friends were out of the way he shouted up to Cell.

"This is between you and me. Leave the others out of it this time"

"I'll leave them for now but be sure when you're gone I will go after them"

"Whatever Cell let's get this show on the road"

Gohan powered up to Super Saiyan

"No point in going all the way yet he won't and I need to conserve as much power as possible"

Before he knew what was happening Cell had made his move. He was in front of Gohan and landed a powerful kick into his side and sent him flying into a nearby tree.

Gohan was up and composed in less than 3 seconds. He decided to go on the offensive and started launching a flurry of punches at Cell but only landing about half of them and none of them really doing any damage. It looked like they both had the same idea of not going all out to soon and were testing each other's endurance.

"Wow he really has gotten a lot stronger I'm going to have to up my game if I want to win this again"

Cell sent an energy blast at Gohan and it hit him in the stomach before he had a chance to divert or block it. It wasn't very strong but gave Cell the second he needed to start attacking. He managed to land a punch in Gohan's face and another kick in his side. Gohan soon regained control and blocked an uppercut to his jaw, several roundhouse kicks directed at his head and legs and a few punches directed at his torso.

"Well you've certainly been keeping up with your training boy. Well done but I think it's time to take it up a notch"

"I agree but before that happens would you care to enlighten us as to why when we sensed you it was Friezas energy and not the mix that we sensed the last time you were here"

"I suppose I'll humour you. While I was in HFIL I learnt to control which energy signals I let out while keeping the others from over taking. So when I came back I thought about who I should let you sense and decided on Frieza. That way you wouldn't suspect it was really I and I had the element of surprise in that sense. Plus the look on your face when you realized it was me was priceless"

"So that's what he did I can't believe I didn't figure it out sooner" Gohan couldn't help but slate himself for his mistake. It could have cost lives.

"Just like last time" He growled at himself.

While the two were having this conversation the students were frightened and in awe of Gohan.

The collective thought of everyone being "Gohan defeated Cell at 11 years old. That is amazing but how did he do it if the champ couldn't?"

"Please Gohan you can do this. I love you so much and I believe in you" Videl was silently rooting for Gohan.

The Z fighters just stood there, tense and waiting, until they were needed. They didn't want to get in Gohans way and risk everything they were trying to protect. They knew Gohan could handle it.

"What are they talking about?"

Krillen couldn't help but ask. Piccolo was just staring intently at the duo listening to every word. He could hear them with perfect clarity. Being Namekian sure did come in handy sometimes.

The crowd started to get a bit braver and started having whispered conversations echoing their thoughts and doubt and also echoing Krillens question.

Piccolo started to get agitated and answered

"First Cell decided to tell Gohan he was taking it up a notch and then he answered Gohans question about why we were only able to sense Friezas energy"

"And why was that?" Goku asked a little too enthusiastically.

"He learnt to control all the different energies he has within him and separate them and let people sense which one he wants them to. It's to try and trick people and keep the element of surprise on his part. Now, BE QUIET ALL OF YOU BEFORE I LOSE MY PATIENCE"

Everybody decided it was best not to antagonize the Namekian and plus they had their answers, though the students were confused about the sensing energy thing he was talking about they decided it was best not to ask any more questions. They realized it may be bad for their health.

After their conversation, Cell and Gohan backed away from each other a bit.

"Now you will see just how much stronger I have become"

Cell started to power up. Because of the amount of energy Cell was putting out the ground had started to shake and debris was beginning to rise. Gohan realized Cell was already stronger than his full power from 7 years ago and was impressed. The school building started to shake and the students that thought they'd be safer staying in the building rather than running for their lives screamed as bits of plaster and brick started to fall around them.

Cell gave a yell that echoed through the entire school as he reached his full power.

Gohan was starting to worry about how much stronger he had become. He wasn't entirely sure he would be able to match Cell's power without his Saiyan arrogance overtaking him just like last time.

Flashbacks started to run through his mind. His dad yelling at him to finish Cell. Him telling his dad no and that he was going to let Cell suffer a bit more. Cell vomiting up Android 18 and regressing to his previous form. Cell Preparing to self destruct. His dad appearing in front of him, telling him he was proud of him then transporting Cell and himself to King Kai's planet and dying all because of his arrogance.

Gohan was in turmoil. He knew he need to power up but he was terrified of the consequences. Sure he could power up to Super Saiyan 2 without his hidden power but he knew from the start he was going to have to release that power again to win this battle.

Goku could sense his son's distress. He knew exactly what would be going through his mind at this point. In an instant he made the decision to talk to his son quickly. He rushed over to Gohan before the others even knew what was happening.

Gohan noticed his father beside him in an instant and was about to tell him to go back to where he had been but he began talking to him.

"Gohan I know you're worried son but you know what you need to do. You can do this. You've learnt from your previous mistakes. Let it all go just like last time and believe in yourself. The hopes of this planet rest on your shoulders again. Make this planet proud son"

Goku returned to the others without waiting for Gohans response.

Gohan made his decision in an instant.

"Thanks dad"

Immediately Gohan started to power up and reached Super Saiyan 2 within seconds. Then he started drawing on the power that was hidden deep within. He let his anger and turmoil from 7 years ago overtake him again. The entire surrounding area began to shake violently as Gohan tapped into his power and he was engulfed in a bright yellow glow where no one could see him. With a yell that rivalled Cell's Gohan released his energy and the glow expanded and engulfed everyone on the field.

Cell could sense that Gohan wasn't messing around and began to get worried as his energy spiked to higher than ever before. He didn't let that worry show and instantly decided he was still minutely stronger than Gohan. He hoped it would be enough.

The golden aura receded and the people in the field could now see Gohan. What they saw shocked them. Gohans hair had grown much longer and now reached to the bottom of his back. His eyebrows had disappeared and his pupil could now be seen in his teal eyes. His muscles, jaw line and cheek bones were more defined than ever.

"He's ascended" stated Goku.

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