Hi everyone! Hope you had a great New Year so far! I actually found the manga version (in English of course, since I can't read Japanese… yet) of the battle between Super Saiyan 2 Gohan and Cell. It was kind of interesting to find the "original" copy of the Cell Games, so I might be adding some dialogue and stuff from there (that's why if you can't find anything in either versions of the anime, I either made it up or got it from there). Hope you enjoy!

Chapter 7: Gohan's Pain

Gohan floated down to the ground, seeing that Cell wasn't in a fighting position anymore.

"Don't get cocky, boy. You don't really think you can beat me?" Cell stated as he stared confidently at the hybrid.

"What do you think?" Gohan stated, uninterested in what Cell had to say. It wasn't a question, more like a demand or statement. Gohan saw that Cell got a bit agitated by his response.

"Arrogant little snip," Cell said and then started to smirk at Gohan, "Well then, let me show you my true power!"

The ground started to shake as Cell started to power up, pressing the purple Ki that surrounded him outwards. Gohan wasn't surprised in the least; the transformation to Super Saiyan 2 had allowed him to sense that Cell had been holding back great reserves of Ki. Cell let out a scream as the Ki surrounding him grew; and everyone watching the Cell Games, even those who couldn't sense Ki, could tell that Cell's power level was increasing at a fast rate. Cell's power finally came to a stable resting point. The dust which had coated the air settled, revealing Gohan to be standing in the same position he had previously been in.

"Well?" Cell asked after the dust had cleared, "Now you know!"

"Whoopee," Gohan simply stated as he stared uninterested at the green android. He didn't care how powerful Cell had become; it wouldn't matter in the end.

In the end, Gohan thought, in the end, you will be in so much pain that you will be begging for death.

Cell seemed to find amusement in Gohan's statement, giving a little laugh before he became serious again. This was a fight to decide the future of the Earth, not a laughing matter. The green android launched himself at Gohan, causing Gohan to teleport back into the sky. Cell took after Gohan again, but as the hybrid tried to punch him, Cell disappeared and then reappeared a few feet away. They both stared at each other before continuing the fight. Cell was clearly on the offensive; he was throwing punches at the Super Saiyan, but none of them were effective as Gohan effortlessly dodged every one of them. Cell stopped his barricade of punches for a brief moment, frustration covering his face.

"Stop mocking me!" he shouted as he kicked at Gohan's face, only for the Saiyan to quickly block the attack with his arm. Then Gohan started trying to punch and kick Cell, moving at a blinding speed that the average human would barely be able to see. Cell then started to fight back, matching Gohan blow for blow. Shockwaves started to appear from the intensity of the clash. Gohan quickly landed on the ground and noticed that Cell was doing the same.

Well, Gohan thought as he stared at the green android, at least I am getting a bit of enjoyment out of this.

They then launched back into an aerial battle, mainly consisting of Cell trying to punch Gohan but to no avail. The green android clenched his fists in frustration.

"Why do my punches never hit you?" he stated angrily, "Enough of this!"

Gohan disappeared as Cell went to punch him, the android's hand crushing a stone to pieces as his only answer. Cell stared angrily at Gohan and suddenly a bright light began to come from the android.

Well this is partially amusing, Gohan thought since he was starting to enjoy the android's frustration.

The remaining mountain of rocks that was near the two was reduced to rubble as the light completely annihilated it. Shards of rock flew in all directions as the harsh light continued. Gohan knew that the display of power that was coming from the android was simply from Cell's rage and frustration; something that Gohan was becoming more satisfied about. He knew that Cell was only beginning to feel emotional pain, but that it was only the beginning and that he would soon feel physical pain as well. When the smoke cleared, Gohan was floating right where he had been. He slowly floated backwards and back to the ground. He looked back up at Cell silently and saw the android still seething with rage.

Cell floated back down to the ground and stood in front of the hybrid Saiyan.

"Don't get too confident," Cell stated as he smirked confidently, "For I have yet to show you what I am truly capable of."

"Can it," Gohan stated, slightly annoyed that the green android would even think that he was stronger than the Saiyan. This got Cell's attention, for his face instantly turned from confident to surprise.

"Well then, let's see how you fare against my real power," Cell said as everyone except Gohan seemed surprised. Cell once again started to power up, making the ground shake and a strong wind come from where he was standing. Cell started to laugh in amusement at his power, and as a show of his new strength, the android aimed a powerful punch at Gohan's head. The android smirked proudly as his punch hit its mark, but he was surprised to see that it had no effect on the half Saiyan. Gohan still stood in the same place as he had been, unfazed by the seemingly ruthless attack. When he saw that his attack hadn't worked, Cell grew frustrated and aimed another punch at the Saiyan; but before it could even touch him, Gohan threw a light punch to Cell's stomach, making the android reel backwards in pain. The half Saiyan took advantage at the android's weakness and kicked him in the jaw, sending Cell flying. Gohan now saw that Cell's face was one of fear and disbelievement. The Saiyan saw Cell weakness in his purple eyes, smirking as the blood coming out of the android's mouth matched those same eyes that had been taunting him. As Gohan continued to walk towards Cell, he could see the fear reflected in those eyes. Suddenly, Cell flew up into the air and brought his hands to his sides, forming them into a familiar pose.

"Ka…Me..." Cell's voice started to ring out across the landscape as he charged his attack, a blue ball of light forming in his hands. Gohan could feel everyone's surprise at the attack, but he simply stood in the same spot, unfazed by the android's supposed display of power.

"A Kamehameha at full power," Cell's voice once again rang out, but it was mostly directed at the boy below him, "dodge and the Earth will be pulp! You have to take it head on!"

Cell finished his attack and let loose a giant beam of blue light, headed straight for Gohan. Everyone knew that if the attack hit the Earth, it would most likely be destroyed. The half Saiyan that the beam was headed for made no movement to get away, nor did he have any surprise on his face; only staring at the light beam head on.

"Kame…hame…" Gohan still stood in the same position as he said these words, almost so silent that no one could hear them. He brought his hands to one side similar to the way Cell had, a blue light also forming as he did so.

"HAAA!" Gohan finished as he let out a smaller beam of light from his hands. The beam collided with Cell's bigger one and sent both beams back towards the green android; who now looked on in fear. Cell screamed in agony as the blue light seared into him. As the light and dust slowly cleared, Cell was seen in his worst state yet. Cell's body was dripping with blood, while his legs, left arm, and both antennae (?) were missing. Gohan smirked in pride at his accomplishment. Suddenly he heard a voice from the cliff where the other Z Fighters were.

"Gohan what are you doing? Finish him! FINISH CELL OFF!" Goku shouted from the sidelines. At first, Gohan wasn't sure if he had heard his father correctly.

Finish Cell off? He thought with confusion, why would I do that? His suffering has only just begun.

For a short moment, Gohan's human side was starting to realize what was happening.

What am I doing? I shouldn't be acting this way! I should listen to Daddy and finish him, his rational side thought. Suddenly, Gohan heard another voice speak to him.

But you don't want to, the voice similar to his stated, you want to make him suffer and pay for what he has done, not only to you, but to those you hold dear as well.

Gohan's vision suddenly swam as he was forced to see his friends get tortured by the Cell Jrs all over again. The voice sounded so much like him, he wasn't sure if it was him or not. As the images continued, his Saiyan side was filled with rage and started to take over again. This all took only a few moments.

"Already?" his voice was filled with a slight disbelief at the demand his father had just given, "sorry Dad, but I think I want him to suffer more."

He could feel his father's disbelief and confusion through his Ki and in the state that Gohan was in, it didn't bother him one bit. Just as he finished thinking this through, he heard Cell give a strangled cry of pain, and watched in satisfaction as the android used the ability of the Namekians to grow back his lost limbs. Gohan watched as Cell floated for a few seconds, panting at the effort it had cost him as he tried to regain his breath. The android then glared angrily down at Gohan.

"You…" Cell started, "ARE GOING TO PAY!"

The android then started to go through another transformation; Cell's strength increased dramatically. Gohan already knew that Cell had made a big mistake; that he had sacrificed speed for strength. The android landed harshly on the ground, leaving a crater where his feet stood.

"I will NEVER lose to a thing like you!" Cell shouted as he went to punch the demi Saiyan, but the android's hand hit the ground below, forming yet another crater. Cell continued to try and hit Gohan, but the demi Saiyan always easily avoided the punches and kicks the android was throwing at him. Gohan finally felt fed up at the slowness Cell was moving at and kicked the android in the face, giving Cell a feeling that he had been hit by a train. As Gohan continued to stare at the now staggering android, he could tell that Cell wasn't feeling too good. The android had completely forgotten about the fight and started to clench at his stomach, looking like he was going to lose his lunch. The next moment, Cell lurched over and spat up, not his lunch, but the form of a blond haired woman covered in saliva. Gohan instantly recognized the woman as Android 18, and he knew that everyone else did too. Gohan then looked back at Cell, the android still trying to regain his bearings after his little mess. The hybrid Saiyan would have normally wanted to help someone who looked in this bad of a shape but since Gohan did not really sympathize with the monster before him, he almost wanted to laugh at the scene in front of him. Suddenly, Cell started to groan in pain; Gohan already knew the consequences of the android spitting up Android 18. Cell slowly started to change back to his previous form, smoke coming off him at the effort his body was taking to try and maintain his "perfect" form. Green spots appeared on the android's body, underneath a layer of light green; his lined face turned to a square like shape; and his purple eyes were still the same, but they didn't look as menacing.

The scene in front of Gohan was almost comical to him for Cell almost looked harmless. Indeed, Gohan almost felt sorry for him. Almost. Cell looked back at Gohan, terrified that he was no longer complete. Suddenly, a thought occurred to the Saiyan.

Now that Cell is not perfect, he is weaker than before. I most likely won't get any fun out of this; Gohan pondered this and got irritated that this was no longer going to be as fun as it had been.

"Pfff. Figures. I guess that's it for you then." Gohan stated uninterestedly. He started to walk towards Cell, who was by now recoiling in fear at what the Saiyan had in store for him.

"No… I won't…" Cell stated in fear, "I won't accept this!"

The sight that greeted Gohan next was one that perked his interest. Cell started to inflate like a balloon.

Another transformation? Gohan thought, Well I hope this won't be too boring.

Soon the android had inflated to the size of a large hill. Gohan wasn't sure how this new 'form' could help the android, unless Cell was planning to try and sit on him, it wouldn't be helpful.

"Gohan run!" Gohan quickly glanced back at his father to see a look of fear on his face. The half Saiyan jerked his attention back to the inflated android when he started to speak.

"Everybody say goodbye!" Cell stated in a deep voice, he almost sounded amused, "I'm going to self-destruct in 60 seconds! I'll die… but so will you! The whole earth will go with me!"

"What?" Gohan asked, almost unsure of what the android was saying. Gohan continued to stare in disbelief at the android when he heard Cell say,

"It's too late to grovel now. I can't even stop it."

"I won't let you!" Gohan said determined as he got into a fighting stance and pulled his fist back, ready to punch the overconfident android. Suddenly, Cell held up his hands in a warning gesture.

"Stop! I'd advise you not to attack!" he said, "I'll explode the instant I'm hit. You'll be just as dead- but a little bit sooner!"

Gohan fell down on his knees at the android's words.

What do I do now? He thought desperately, how do I stop him? I can't. I should have finished him when daddy told me too! Why did I have to be so foolish?

"Four more seconds," Cell stated to remind Gohan of his failure, "the game ended in a draw… and that means… everybody loses!"

Suddenly, a shape appeared in front of him. Gohan quickly looked up to see his father standing in front of him, one hand on Cell and two fingers on his forehead.

"You did well Gohan," Goku said softly as he stared down at Gohan, "I'm proud of you."

"Daddy?" Gohan asked as he stared in confusion at his father.

Daddy what are you doing? Gohan thought with an ominous feeling in his gut.

"I'm sorry. I won't be making it home. Tell your mother that I had to do this Gohan. Goodbye, my son." As soon as he had finished speaking, Goku and Cell both disappeared. Gohan stood up and tried to stop his father, but both his father's and Cell's Ki were getting farther away. Then suddenly they both disappeared; Gohan couldn't sense them anymore.

No! Gohan inwardly screamed.

"Don't leave us!" he desperately yelled, but he was too late. They were gone. Gohan fell to his knees and tried to support himself as he nearly fell to the ground. Moisture started to fill in his eyes, making his eyesight blurry. He could feel himself slipping from his new form; his hair remained yellow, but it shortened and fell downward, his eyes losing their harsh tint.

Why dad? Why are you leaving me? Why did you have to sacrifice yourself? Gohan sobbed as his thoughts were continually turned into questions.

"DADDY!" Gohan screamed at the empty landscape around him, hoping for an answer; for his father to reappear and tell him that everything was alright. But Gohan knew that this was not going to happen, for it was almost impossible for Goku to have survived the explosion. Gohan knew that his father was gone, and it was…

All his fault.

First of all, I would like to just say that I am really sorry about the long update. I hope this longer chapter helps to make up for it. Also, how did you like this chapter? I would also like to know what your favorite part of the chapter was, and if you could spot some kind of irony/ contradiction that I put in this chapter? I am also really sorry that this is so much like the show. Don't worry though, I promise you that the Cell Games end next chapter and after one or two more events, we will be on to bigger stuff. Actually, there was the introduction of a new character in this chapter (sort of indirectly). I would like to see who can guess correctly. Also, things will start to pick up really quickly after the Cell Games. Anyway, I would like to give a big thanks to BobJacksonSSJ for all the helpful reviews and hints that help to keep this fanfiction going. Thanks to all you readers out there! Please review!

-AnimeWolfGirl9