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"The gang of delinquents has struck again! They been getting better and better at their gruesome art, and communication with the destroyed towns is impossible so other cities cannot receive accurate information about what they look like. The authorities allowed the military to step in and use lethal force, but even this seems to have o effect!"

Gohan turned off the radio as he waited outside an abandoned city. He was getting impatient, Juu had yet to get the situation under control. She was protecting him by persuading them that he was dead, but was allowing the androids to kill everyone else. He cared about her, but couldn't allow this despair to go on.

The destruction caused by the androids echoed stories he had heard about the purging missions Frieza's men went on.

It was exceeded only by the destruction of planets by Frieza.

He gained a new resolve as he stood up with a determined expression. Sorry Juu, but I doubt you expected me to wait forever. I have to do this. It would be a disgrace for me to let innocent people suffer on your word alone. I will save the planet…and you.

Gohan took to the skies and flew towards the next confirmed target of the androids. As he flew, he sensed a presence behind him on the ground. It was following him and trying to conceal itself from him.

Gohan immediately stopped and descended down to a city road, turning around to see what had been following him.

The creature leapt out from an alleyway several yards away from him. It was the same one that had nearly killed him before and a broad grin was on its face that sent a chill down Gohan's spine.

Gohan, though somewhat frightened, maintained his cool and looked as strong as ever.

"It take it you've been trailing me for quite some time now."

The creature chuckled. "Yes…I have been following you through these last few cities. You know, you have been somewhat nonviolent for someone trying to destroy the androids."

"That's none of your concern. Now why don't you tell me why you haven't killed me yet? I had no idea where you were up until you made a mistake a few moments ago. You could've killed me if you wanted to. So, what use am I to you? My life must have a purpose in your plan if you've let me live."

"You're a perceptive one Gohan."

Gohan's eyes widened. "I never told you my name."

"I have data on you. I know all about how you were kidnapped from earth, though my data after the battle on Namek doesn't include you. No, my data centers mostly around your father and his friends, though I consider you to be far more interesting."

"Why?"

"First of all, you did better than I thought in our battle. Any Z-fighter, including your father, would've been killed in an instant had they been in the same situation with the same power difference that we had."

"There are many fighting styles in the galaxy. The Z-fighters have only limited knowledge of the martial arts."

"I know, but I am also intrigued about your unique tracking skills. For some reason, you have been able to accurately track the androids. You arrive in the city before the attack happens and help the survivors after it ends."

Gohan tapped his nose. "It's all here."

The creature raised a bro ridge. "Your nose?"

"Yes. A saiyan's nose can be very sharp when trained properly. Its abilities are equal to that of an earth creature known as a bloodhound. With it, I can track the androids across the planet. All I need is a good whiff of something that has their scent on it."

"I see. Thanks for telling me how to track them."

"You're not a saiyan, how do you know you'll be able to do it."

"I'll find a way, but first, I'll need to absorb your energy to handle all three of them."

Gohan leapt into the air as the creature's tail shot toward him. He leapt out of range of the menacing appendage and fired a ki blast at the ground, throwing up a smoke screen.

"Special Beam Canon!" The creature's blast shot through the smoke on a course toward Gohan. It missed him by an inch as he ducked under it. However, the blast had succeeded in blowing away the smoke screen.

It chuckled. "You can't escape me that easily Gohan. I can sense your energy."

Gohan braced himself as the creature came charging forward. He blocked a punch by crossing his arms in front of him. As the creature tried to take advantage of the with its free arm, Gohan wrapped his tail around the creature's leg and tripped it.

As the creature fell backwards with a thud, Gohan leapt back. "You're not the only one with a useful tail."

The creature growled in frustration as it got back to its feet. "How? How did you get so much stronger? Even saiyans don't gain that much strength after recovery."

"I don't know. I guess I'm just like this. So does that mean you're going to give up on absorbing me?"

The creature let out an evil laugh. "Oh, quite the contrary. This just means that my desire to absorb is greater." The creature charged forward again, launching a barrage of punches

What surprised both of them was the fact that Gohan was able to block. He was still not strong enough to launch a counter offensive, but he could now see the creature's moves and block the attacks.

The creature then grinned. "Do you really think you can keep this up forever. I can tell, you're only barely-"

The creature was cut off when Gohan kneed its face. "You're right, I can't keep this up forever, which is why I'm exploiting every available weakness."

The enraged creature howled and recklessly lashed out with its tail.

Gohan smirked and caught it. "You should know better than to try the same move twice." He hen hurled the creature over his shoulder, sending it crashing into a building. "Galic Crusher!" Gohan's blast served to further disorient the creature.

As it stood back up the creature noticed something. I…I'm getting tired? I can't believe he was able to expend some of my energy!

Gohan didn't give the creature a chance. He yelled "Flash Pulse," blinding creature, before he took off to find the androids.

When the creature finally regained its composure, Gohan was long gone. It could still sense him, but decided not to follow. Gohan was a tougher opponent than I thought. If it had been anyone else with the same power level as him, I would've won easily. He is special and I won't be able to absorb him easily in my current state. Perhaps I should seek bioextract elsewhere.

The creature closed its eyes and felt for a city. After a while it opened its and with a smile. That'll do. Soon, it was headed westward.

"So it was Gohan," asked Trunks as he and Piccolo talked in front of Capsule Corp.

Piccolo nodded. "I have no idea what to make of him though. He doesn't seem like a direct threat to us, but he didn't threaten us outright. All I know is that he wants to destroy Seventeen and Eighteen, and protect Juuhachigou at the same time."

"So he's sending mixed messages?"

"Exactly."

"Well, if he isn't with us, then he could end up against us. I think we should consider him a possible threat. How about you?"

"It's difficult to say Trunks. It's true that he could end up against us, but he could also end up with us. We just don't know."

"Hey guys," said Yamcha as he came out. "What're you guys talking about?"

"We're talking about Gohan," said Trunks. "We just don't know what to make of him."

"Well, he did clear up some things about that creature," said Yamcha. "That has to count for something."

Piccolo nodded. "I can agree that Gohan is acting in the best interests of society. He truly wants to stop the carnage, however, when it comes to Juuhachigou, things get blurry. How do we know he wouldn't side with her, like he did last time."

"You guys never actually told me what happened last time," said Yamcha. "All you said was that he refused o join you and protected Juuhachigou."

"Well, to put it all in a nutshell," said Trunks. "They beat us up. He even defeated me in one on one combat in spite of not being a super saiyan."

"That's Goku's son for you," said Yamcha in an attempt to lighten the mood.

Piccolo and Trunks didn't say anything. Then a small plane arrive contained Goten, Chichi, and the Ox King

"Hey guys I came here like you said."

"Good Goten," said Trunks. "It isn't safe for us to be separated right now."

"Tien and Chaotzu should be also be arriving soon," said Yamcha.

Piccolo contacted Trunks and Yamcha mentally.

"We shouldn't talk about Gohan in front of Goten, Chichi, or the Ox King. It could lead to problems."

"I agree," said Trunks.

"Yeah," said Yamcha. "They might try to track him down, which is pretty dangerous."

"So what's up guys?" asked Goten as Chichi and the Ox King went inside.

"Um…well we still haven't come up with a way to defeat the androids," said Piccolo. "The three of them would be much stronger by now anyway. The two from our timeline can draw on the experience from Juuhachigou."

Goten ran a hand through his long hair. (Goten is as tall as Gohan during the Cell Games, but with the hair that he has at the end of dragonball Z) "I wish I could help."

"Maybe we could help the survivors of the attack," suggested Yamcha. "At least then we could save the lives of people who would otherwise starve to death or something."

"That's a great idea Yamcha," said Trunks. "It definitely beats hiding out all the time."

"We'll have to wait for Tien and Chaotzu. If we do run into the androids, its better if we fight them as a group."

Everyone nodded in agreement at Piccolo's statement, except Goten.

An idea suddenly popped into his head and he turned to Piccolo. "I know what the girl androids look like, but what does the guy look like?"

"He looks like the girl, only with a slightly more masculine face. His hair is black and he has more of a male figure. Why do you ask?"

"I just wanted to know what they look like, just in case."

"Alright then. I think we should all get inside and wait for Tien and Chaotzu," said Yamcha.

Everyone agreed and went inside. Soon, it was time for dinner. As everyone gathered around the table Bulma noticed something.

"Hey, where's Goten?"

"He must be sleeping or something. Hey Goten! Dinner's ready," called Chichi.

There was no answer.

"I don't like this," said Piccolo. "I don't sense him anywhere in the house."

Gohan arrived just as the destruction had started. He ran through the city, ducking behind a building when he saw Seventeen hovering nearby.

"Hey Juu, I'm going off on my own too."

"Alright Seventeen, said Juu. Eighteen had apparently already left to cause destruction in a different part of the city.

Gohan saw Seventeen fly over head and was thankfully out of sight. He waited until Seventeen was a mere speck before emerging from his hiding spot.

"Hey Juu," said Gohan as he approached. "There's something important I have to discuss with you."

Juu was currently sitting on an intact bench and turned her head slightly, motioning for him to sit with her. She had that smile that he enjoyed seeing.

"What is it Gohan. It must be important if you risked being killed by Seventeen."

Gohan sat down next to her and tensed up as she leaned her head on his shoulder. She giggled when she sensed his ridgidity.

"What's wrong Gohan, you're so tense," she said in a mock worried tone.

Gohan sighed and relaxed his body before speaking. "I've come to an important decision Juu. I trust you, but I also know that you're afraid of them."

Juu raised an eyebrow. "Them?"

"Seventeen and Eighteen. I know you fear them figuring out the truth. I know that you haven't been able to curb their murderous nature. I wanted to believe that you could, but I think its time I take matters into my own hands."

"I…I don't understand," said Juu and a seemingly confused tone.

"I've decided to stop them myself. I'm sorry Juu. I know they're your family and I know you'd rather that neither of us die."

Juu took her head off Gohan's shoulder and turned to him with a sad smile. "I knew this would happen. I wanted to believe that you would stay out of harm's way, but I knew you would grow impatient."

She turned away from him and scooted over to the end of the bench.

Gohan gave her a sympathetic look before scooting closer to her, cupping her chin and turning her head to face him.

"Don't worry. I'll save you. I will protect you."

Juu smiled as she lost herself in his eyes.

Gohan sensed something and turned around. "Someone's coming, and by the feel of it, I'd say it's my brother."

"Hide Gohan. I'll knock him out and let you carry him out of here."

Gohan nodded before vanishing into the shadows. Goten landed in front of Juu only moments later.

"I've come to fight you," he said in a defiant tone.

Juu smirked and put her hands on her hips. "You're a bit outclassed here. Don't you remember what I did to you last time?"

"I've gotten stronger." Goten took his fighting stance. "I'm going to win this time."

Juu sighed before phasing behind Goten, knocking him out with a swift blow to the base of the spine.

Gohan emerged from the shadows with a grin on his face. "You've still got it."

Juu smiled back. "So it seems."

Gohan then picked Goten up. "I'll try to take him to West City without being seen."

Juu nodded. "You should hurry. I'm sure Seventeen and Eighteen are done destroying the city. They should be returning soon."

Gohan nodded before rushing into the ruins of a nearby building and hiding in the cellar. It would be safer to hide and wait for the androids to leave instead of trying to make an escape and running into one by mistake. Gohan could only know where Juu was. He didn't know the scent of Seventeen or Eighteen.

Just as Juu had predicted, Seventeen and Eighteen landed near Juu.

"I think we're done here," said Eighteen. "Isn't that right Seventeen?"

Seventeen nodded.

Juu smiled, and threw out a dinocap. The cap expanded into a red convertible. "Let's hit the road them.

With that, the three of them got in the car and drove off into the distance.

Gohan waited a few moments to make sure the coast was clear before running through the streets. He had to conceal his power level to make sure that creature wouldn't track him down. As he ran, he heard a voice in the distance.

"Goten!" It was Trunks.

Gohan stopped and hid in an alley. After Trunks had walked by he roused Goten, and disappeared before the youth was fully awake.

"Goten where are you?"

Goten heard Trunks' calls and woke up fully. "I'm over here Trunks!"

Trunks immediately phased to where he heard Goten.

"Are you okay?" he asked in a concerned tone.

"I'm fine…I think. One minute I was about to fight Juuhachigou and the next I woke up here. I have no idea what's going on."

This must be Gohan's work, thought Trunks. "Alright Goten, I think we should return now. Don't worry; Piccolo has decided not to lecture you since you've probably already found out how dangerous this stunt you pulled was. Besides that, his blood pressure is high enough with the androids running amok."

Goten sighed. "And mom?"

"Well…she's worried, but she doesn't have to know that you recklessly decided to challenge the androids."

"Thanks Trunks." Goten and Trunks then took off to return to West City, where the others where waiting for them.

I've finally gotten some of my inspiration back. Just to clear up something, Gohan wasn't as powerful as Cell, however, his abnormal power increase and superior fighting skills allowed him to hold his own for a little while, though he had to resort to cheap shots to ensure his escape.

I can't believe I didn't ask this earlier, but do you think I should find a way to include the people from Juu's original timeline in this story by having them travel to the story's timeline?