Chapter 11

Gone

While flying towards Capsule Corp, Gohan, Goku and Piccolo all turn toward East City where they felt a massive wave of energy. They stop mid-flight and look at East City with horror.

"What do you suppose that was?" Gohan breaks the silence that befell them.

"I don't know. We should go check it out." Goku replies.

"Yes and I'm sure the others are on their way as well." Piccolo adds.

"Gohan, I want you to go back to Capsule Corp and meet with those who can't come and tell them what's happening." Goku says.

"No, I need to come and help you guys." Gohan protests.

"Son, please. Look at you. You can't tell me that you're okay anymore. You need your rest. Please, go back and get some rest. If we're not back in 2 hours, then you can come help us. But in the meantime, I want you to take care of yourself. Please." Goku pleads. Gohan finally sighs in defeat.

"Okay, fine." Gohan says. With that, Goku and Piccolo take off towards East city. Gohan stares at their retreating figures until they disappear. Then, he heads for Capsule Corp.

As Goku and Piccolo are flying, they come across the others.

"Hey guys!" Goku says cheerfully.

"Hey dad! Wait, where's Gohan? I was sure he would have wanted to come." Goten asks.

"I convinced your brother to go back to Capsule Corp and tell the others what's happening and, you'll be proud of me for this, I also convinced him to get some rest." Goku says.

"Thanks dad. I think he's pushing himself to much lately. Plus, wanna make sure those cuts and bruises get healed too." Goten thanks his father.

"So, did you find anything new when you made your little trip?" Trunks asks. Goku hesitates, remembering his son's plea.

"No, nothing that we don't already know." Goku lies.

"Too bad, I was really hoping you guys would find something." Trunks replies.

"Ya me too. where's supreme kai?" Goku asks.

"He said he needed to go somewhere and then just kinda left." Goten replies.

"Okay, we're getting close. How about we split up. Krillian and 18, you take the main downtown area. Goku and Trunks, you take the secluded area. Goten and I will get everything in between." Piccolo says.

"Right." Everyone agrees as they split up.

Meanwhile, Gohan is now landing on the porch of Capsule Corp. Gohan walks through the front door and to Bulma's room.

"Bulma," Gohan starts. Then, Gohan quickly ducks, as to not connect his face with a giant science trophy. "What the- Bulma! You could have killed me!" Gohan yells.

"Oh, come on, Gohan Son, we both know it will take a lot more than me throwing a trophy at you to kill you." Bulma yells back.

"Ya, well you could have this time if I still didn't have good reflects. I'm tired." Gohan says with anger.

Bulma gasps. She didn't realize how bad Gohan's condition has gotten. "Gohan, you need to rest! Look at you. Videl is going to be furiouse with you." Bulma says frantically.

"I know, but first, I need to tell you what's going on. Where's my mom, and Videl?" Gohan asks.

"I'll go get them, and we can talk downstairs in the living room." Bulma says. Gohan nods and makes his way downstairs with Bulma. Gohan sits on the couch, now breathing heavily. As he waits for the women to get there, he thinks about what kind of treatment he will get from Videl.

"So, what's going on Gohan?" Bulma asks.

"Nothing good. I don't know for sure, but on our way back here, we felt this massive ki blast let out on East City. Dad and Piccolo went to go check it out and I assume since the others aren't here, they went as well. That's all I know." Gohan said.

"Well now that that's done, you better get some rest young man, or there'll be consequences." Chi Chi states.

"Alright, alright, I'm going, I'm going. I'll see you all in 2 hours." Gohan says and leaves the room before his mother can protest. He weakly makes his way toward one of the guest bedrooms. Gohan flops on the bed and he sets the alarm clock for 2 hours. Gohan falls asleep.

This time, Gohan is in one of his memories. A memory he didn't like to remember. Gohan is an 11 year old boy again. Watching his father fight the monster known as Cell.

"I give up." Goku says as he powers down from super sayin.

"What?!" Cell asks disbelieving. "Surely this is a joke!"

"Nope."

"By giving up you have just sealed the fate of the planet." Cell says.

"No, there's still one more person left to fight." Goku says back.

"Who, Piccolo? Trunks? Vegeta? Don't waste my time." Cell retorts.

"Nope. Trust me Cell, if you enjoyed the fight with me, you're going to enjoy the next one a lot more." Goku says.

"He's stronger than you?" Cell asks.

"Yep." Goku says while nodding his head.

"Who is it Goku? Who is this mystery fighter?" Cell asks impatiently.

"Alright guys, I'm afraid that I can't win this fight, I need someone to take over. That someone is you, son." Goku says.

"M-me?" Gohan asks shocked. Goku flies up to the cliff where they're standing and lands next to his son.

"He promises me a challenge and then gives me a child. What a joke." Cell says irritated.

"You think you can do it son?" Goku asks.

"I don't know. Me...stronger than you? Well I'm sure if you had gone all out then..." Gohan gets interrupted by Goku.

"I don't know about Cell, but I was giving it my all." Goku reassures Gohan. "You though I wasn't going all out because you were gadding my power against your own." Goku says.

"What? Is that true Gohan?" Piccolo quickly asks. Gohan nods his head.

"So, see, you have nothing to worry about. Now go out there and win this one for me." Goku says while patting Gohan on the shoulder.

"Okay dad." Gohan says and takes his weighted cape off. Then, he flies to the spot where his dad stood moments before.

"Hey Krillian, give me one of those senzu beans." Goku says.

"Oh, uh, sure." Krillian says as he reaches into his shirt and pulls out the brown bag that has the magical green healing beans. He gets one and hands it to Goku.

"Hey Cell," Goku starts. "catch!" Goku says as he throws the senzu bean at Cell.

"Goku! Are you crazy!" Krillian yells at his friend.

"What, it's only fair that Cell fights Gohan at his best." Goku explains.

"Fair?! No one cares about being fair Goku!" Krillian exclaims.

"What a fool. He just made sure of his son's demise. Thank you Goku, I will take this bean without hesitation." Cell says back as he puts the bean in his mouth. Then, Cell powers up to his fullest. Repeating the gesture, Gohan powers up as well. Everyone is astonished at Gohan's power while Goku has his head held high, and his face full of pride. Then, the fighting starts. Cell gives a roundhouse kick to Gohan's head, which he easily blocks. Cell jumps back and charges at Gohan ready to back hand him. Gohan jumps in the air to avoid his attack. Then, it's Gohan's turn to charge Cell. Cell tries to kick Gohan which Gohan avoids easily.

"Well, I might have to use my full power on you. You're an incredible little shrimp." Cell says. Then, he gets up to full speed. Cell then charges Gohan once again, but before Gohan could defend himself, Cell grabs Gohan by the collar of his gi and head bangs him so hard that Gohan's head starts to bleed. Then, Cell punches Gohan repeatedly in the face and then throws him toward a cliff. Cell charges a ki blast and fires it at Gohan, who had no time to block it. Then, the cliff caves in on itself and Cell turns to Goku.

At that moment, Gohan wakes up to the sound of his alarm clock. He tries to sense everyone's ki. His mom, Videl, and Bulma were still in the living room, and the others were on their way to CC. Gohan smiles.

'At least I don't have to go meet up with them.' Gohan thinks to himself. His forehead is hurting so he rubs it and finds that it's bleeding. "Figures." Gohan says to himself. Then, he hears a bone cracking scream from downstairs. He runs down the stairs at lighting fast speed and asks. "What's wrong?"

"She's having contractions." Bulma says as calmly as she can.

"What?" Gohan asks unsure.

"I'm giving birth you dumb ass!" Videl screams.

"Shhh...it's okay Videl. Take deep breaths. In and out." Bulma says. Bulma walks Videl out of the room and to the hospital part of CC. Shortly, she comes back and says, "It's better that we let the trained professionals do this." Gohan nods his head.

"Well isn't it nice to see you Gohan." A familiar voice states from behind him. Bulma and Chi Chi cower backwards a little at the mans voice. Gohan turns around, ready to defend his family if he needed to. "Oh, come now. I've gotten so far. I won't be taken down by you now. Plus, you're too weak anyways. Isn't that right Gohan." The man said. It was Dr. Kazumi.

"What do you want?" Gohan demands, knowing that he's right. Gohan just doesn't have enough strength to take on his comany.

"You remember Cell and my son, android 17, don't you? I've also got Freeza. Surely you remember them." Dr Kazumi says with an evil smirk.

"I ask again, what do you want."

"I want you to come with me. I will leave everyone else unharmed. I will keep my word." He states while bowing.

"I will NOT come with you. I refuse." Gohan daringly states.

"I was afraid you would say that." Dr. Kazumi says while reaching into his pocket. He pulled out a little tube with purple gas in it. "Don't worry. It will only hurt for a little bit." He says as he opens the tube.

"No!" Gohan screams. He tackles Chi Chi and Bulma to the ground and burries their faces in his gi top so that they wouldn't breath in the gas. Dr. Kazumi laughs evily as he picks up Gohan's limp body. Gohan was slipping in and out of consciousness.

"Today's the day he will pay." Dr. Kazumi says as he flies off with his comrades. A few minutes later, Goku and the others appear in the room.

"Bulma! Chi Chi!" Goku yells as he picks them up. "Bulma where's Videl?" Goku asks.

"She's in labor right now."

"And Gohan is with her right?" Goku asks frantically.

"No, Goku, he's gone. Gohan is gone." Bulma says grimly.