Gohan: So when do me and Rini get together.

Necee90: I'll never tell!

Gohan: please! I'm dying here.

Necee90:I'll Give you a hint if you do the disclaimer

Gohan: Necee90 does not own DBZ or SM.

"How much longer are Goku and Gohan going to be in there?" asked Trunks from where he sat on the steps, bored. He and Vegeta had been waiting for a while for the two to leave the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.

"They should be coming out soon," answered Mr. Popo. "They've been in there nearly a full day."

"I'm sure they'll stay longer than that," said Vegeta from where he stood, facing away from the others, his arms crossed. "They'll do anything they can to surpass me."

"They are training so they can beat Cell, not you, Vegeta." said Piccolo. "And there are nine days left, so you can afford to be patient. Why don't you rest, Vegeta, while I go in?"

"What a waste of time. You don't actually expect to become as strong as a Saiyan, do you?" Vegeta sneered. "Fine. Have your day. But I plan to take the remaining eight days for myself."

Piccolo smirked. "I wouldn't count on that. Didn't you know you can only spend two days inside? Even the Hyperbolic Time Chamber has it's limits."

"What?" Vegeta turned to face Piccolo. "You lie. That's ridiculous. How gullible do you think I am?"

"But it's true," said Mr. Popo. "After 48 hours, the entrance will disappear, and you will be trapped inside for eternity."

"But father," said Trunks, "there's plenty of time. We still have 23 hours left."

Vegeta crossed his arms, disappointed. Suddenly, everybody whipped around, sensing something from inside the hall.

Moments later, Goku and Gohan emerged from the inside of the hall, both still Super Saiyans. Their Saiyan armor was rather cracked, their bodysuits torn, but both were uninjured.

"Do you sense that?" asked Gohan, staring off to the side.

"It feels like Cell's a lot stronger," said Goku. The two approached the group of others. "So, would someone fill us in on what's going on?"

The others looked at him in surprise. "Yeah, sure," said Tien.

Just then, Goku and Gohan both stopped, clenching their stomachs. "Can we get something to eat first?" asked Goku. "I need to get something in my stomach."

Mr. Popo bowed his head, sighing. It was bad enough he had had to feed Goku and Gohan once, but now again?

"At least he hasn't changed at all," said Tien, grinning.

Moments later, both Goku and Gohan were digging into a massive meal. Nobody was too surprised by Goku's appetite, but they all noticed that Gohan's had grown noticeably, now keeping pace with his black hole of a father.

"It's really hitting the spot," said Goku, chowing into a bowl of rice.

"You said it," said Gohan, grabbing a roast leg.

"Uh, Goku," said Tien, "just one question. Wasn't there enough food inside the time chamber?"

Goku mumbled something through a mouthful of noodles that nobody but Gohan managed to translate.

"Okay, Goku," said Piccolo, "why don't you try saying that without your mouth full?"

Goku sucked the noodles into his mouth. "What I said was, Gohan and I can't cook very well, so it's been a really long time since we had a good, home-cooked meal. Seriously, saying we can't cook well is a bit of an understatement. One time, Gohan fried us up some roast beef, and it completely disintegrated!"

What is going on? thought Vegeta. They appear to be Super Saiyans, but they act so natural. I must find out the true depths of their new powers.

Finally, both Saiyans put their last plates down. "Thanks a lot, Mr. Popo," said Gohan.

"That was excellent!" said Goku, leaning back. "So, Trunks, why don't you tell us what's been happening?"

"Yeah, sure," said Trunks.

……………………DBZ/SM……………..

"All right, let me see," said Dr. Briefs, mumbling to himself as he worked on Android 16. "Was it the green wire, or was it the red one? Maybe I'll try the white one!"

Over at a computer, Bulma was going over Android 16's programming. She found numerous records to "Son Goku".

"Look at this, dad," said Bulma. "I downloaded the memory of Android 16, and it's loaded with Goku's data. He's got everything. Fighting records, common techniques, even his home address."

"How strange," said Dr. Briefs, who had walked over and was examining the code over her shoulder.

"The only conclusion that makes sense is that Android 16 was designed for the sole purpose of destroying Goku." She turned to look at the gentle android. "But he doesn't seem like he's after Goku at all. Or maybe the right opportunity just hasn't presented itself yet."

"Well, his circuitry is too complex to really say," said Dr. Briefs. "However, he doesn't look too evil. And, as I understand, the only aggressive move he's made has been against Cell."

"That's true."

Dr. Briefs walked over and looked at 16. "It really raises profound questions about the nature of artificial intelligence. Despite all of Dr. Gero's programming, this android could still make a choice."

"I'm glad he decided to be on our side of the tournament, because once we get done fixing him up, he's going to be one of the strongest players we've got."

………………DBZ/SM…………….

"So that's it," said Goku. "A tournament, huh? Well, I've got to admit, it sounds pretty interesting."

"What?" asked Piccolo as Trunks stared at Goku in awe. "Interesting?"

"Hey Mr. Popo." Goku turned to Kami's old assistant. "Do you still have the clothes I left here?"

"Sure," replied Mr. Popo. "I do. They're somewhere."

As Goku suited up in his old clothing, Gohan walked over to Piccolo. "Hey, Piccolo," he said. "Could you make a new outfit for me?"

"Sure, kid," said Piccolo. "The usual style?"

Piccolo smirked. "Yeah, kid. It'll make you look really sharp." He raised his hand over Gohan's head, and zapped a new uniform. Piccolo's.

"Thank you," said Gohan, looking himself over. "It's awesome."

"Excellent choice," said Goku, smiling.

"Okay, Kakarot," said Vegeta, walking over. "You think you can beat Cell now?"

"Well, we won't see until the tournament," said Goku. "From what I can sense, I might be able to, but I doubt it."

"You can still take another day in the Time Chamber," said Piccolo.

"Gohan and I don't need another turn," said Goku. "We're as strong as we can get. Taking another day would be a waste of time." Gohan nodded his agreement.

"Well, I'm going to go in next," said Piccolo. "Then Vegeta, who wants to go alone. Then Trunks, and if you change your mind, you're last."

Goku looked at his son. "Your mother's probably pretty worried at us. She's probably at Master Roshi's, so let's go see her."

Gohan nodded. The two raised their fingers to their foreheads and vanished.

……………..DBZ/SM………………….

Krillin, Master Roshi, Chiaotzu, Oolong, and Puar looked up in surprise when Goku and Gohan appeared.

"Goku! Gohan!" shouted Krillin, jumping up with surprise. "You're back!"

"Yeah," said Goku. "Trunks has already told us what's going on. Hey, is Chi-Chi here? We were hoping to head home."

Just then, Chi-Chi walked in. She spotted her husband and son. "Goku! Gohan!" she screamed. "What happened to your hair?"

"You mean you've been Super Saiyans since Namek, and yet she's never seen you transformed?" asked Krillin, bewildered.

"Mom!" said Gohan. "You remember dad and me talking about being Super Saiyans? This is what it means. We can change, getting more powerful, but our hair and eyes change color."

Chi-Chi calmed down significantly. "Oh," she said. "I heard you say we were going home?"

"Yeah," said Goku. "Whenever you're ready, we can go."

Chi-Chi grabbed onto her husband's shoulder, and the three vanished.

……………DBZ/SM………….

Rini came over to see Gohan the next day. Gohan flew with Rini on his back towards a nearby town, on an errand for his mom to gather supplies. After Cell's attack at Z-TV, most of the people had fled the cities, so it was a bit more difficult than it sounded to fill a simple shopping list. He was still a Super Saiyan and was dressed in his gi, but he'd left his cape behind, since it might look a bit stupid on him if they didn't know who he was respecting.

Gohan looked down and saw a young girl, about Rini's age , reaching to get an apple on a branch hanging over a swift-flowing river. Suddenly the branch snapped, and she fell into the water.

Gohan shot down, causing Rini to yelp in suprise, diving under the water, pulling her out and setting her down on the shore. "Are you okay?" asked Gohan. Rini coughed "Well I'm not, next time Warn me!"

Just then, she pushed him away, since his hand was on her chest. "HOW DARE YOU YOU FIEND!" she shouted.

"What?" asked Gohan. "For saving you?" She simply made a face and ran off.

"GO BACK WHERE YOU CAME FROM!" she shouted back at Gohan. Rini scowled " She was rude!" he half-Saiyan merely stared at the direction she ran off. Shrugging, he flew back into the air.

He sighted a large domed structure he hadn't seen ever before. "Wow, cool," Rini said. "I don't remember that being there said Gohan. He continued on, landing outside Chazke Village. "Shoot," he said. "Don't tell me this village is deserted too. At this rate I'll never get mom's shopping done. This is the fourth village I've been to. Cell must really be scaring people." Rini snorted "Scardy cats"

Finally, they sighted a store that was still open, with a van outside. He walked up to the door before he heard raised voices inside. He glanced inside, getting the situation.

"What do you need money for?" was shouting a man at the gray-haired shopkeeper. "The world's ending."

"Perhaps," answered the shopkeeper, his arms crossed, "but no one knows that for sure. Especially not you."

"Shut your face you old man!" shouted a shorter man. "We're just gonna take it!" His partner shoved him to the ground.

"Look," said the taller man. "We'll trade you for it. You can have free lodging in the shelter with us. You dig?"

"That shelter is a bad idea," answered the shopkeeper. "I've said that from the start."

"Excuse me," said Gohan setting Rini down, deciding to enter the shop.

"What do you think you're doing, you idiot kids?" asked the shorter man, walking up to Gohan. Ironically, despite his taunt of "small fry", Gohan was still taller than him.

"I'm just picking a few things up for my mom," answered Gohan. "Yea so buzz off" Rini added.

"Leave them be, Birdwell," said the taller man. "It's just a young punk and his little girlfriend. Bug off, kid, we're sold out."

"Then what's all this?" asked Gohan, shoving Birdwell to the side while gesturing to all the goods lining the walls.

"Burbon family bought it!" said Birdwell. "For the shelter!"

"Stop your nonsense, now!" said the shopkeeper. He turned to Gohan. "Sorry, young man. Just tell me what you need."

Gohan pulled out a list. "Sure! One bag-"

The taller man grunted in anger. "Listen!" he shouted at the shopkeeper. "What's your problem, old man? Are you deaf? We need this! To survive." His voice took on one of those telling a sob story. "Not just us. Everyone! All the villagers are counting on you. Give us the food."

"Why should I?" asked the shopkeeper. "So the Burbon family can make the villagers work for it?"

"I don't think he's getting it," said Birdwell. "I think he needs a little persuasion." He smashed a few bottles on a shelf.

"Stop that!" shouted the shopkeeper, running over. "What are you doing?"

Birdwell picked up a pitchfork. "This oughta do the trick." He swung it back over his shoulder. Just then, there was a scream from outside.

"CELL!" shouted the voice. "IT'S CELL!"

"He's back?" asked the taller thug .Rini and Gohan's heads spun around.

"Cell's been here before?" asked Gohan, bracing himself.

"Darn right!" said the taller thug, running outside. "I knew he'd be back!" Birdwell went tearing after his partner.

What the heck is Cell doing out here? thought Gohan.

"CELL'S HERE!" shouted the voice, turning out to be the little girl Gohan had saved from the river. She turned and looked at them guiltily, before recognizing Gohan.

"Ms. Lime," said the shopkeeper. "Where's Cell?"

Lime put her hand behind the back of her head, laughing guiltily. "Now, Lime," lectured the shopkeeper. "How many times have I told you never to lie again?"

"Cell's not here?" asked Gohan "Y. He and Lime followed the shopkeeper outside, the shopkeeper explaining how the first time Cell had come, he'd devoured half the village, including Lime's parents. He'd still been incomplete at that stage, hunting the androids.

"So that's the shelter they were talking about?" asked Gohan, looking up at the domed building he'd spotted earlier from the air.

"Yes," said the shopkeeper, chopping a block of wood in half with an ax. "The villagers have gone there for protection. Just in case Cell comes back."

"It won't do them any good," said Gohan, imagining Cell coming one night " You shouldn't scare people like that" yelled Rini "You two sound like you've seen Cell before," said Lime. "But you're still alive."

"I saw Cell when he attacked Ginger Town. Some friends and I tried to stop him, she hasn't. We would have been able to, but he was too tricky and got away. After that, we tried tracking him down, but he was too quick for us."

"You really could defeat Cell?" asked the shopkeeper. "He was powerful. Even then."

"He was a lot weaker back then," said Gohan. "I would have been able to defeat him, but he evolved into the form he is now, and he's too powerful." "You bet he is!" Rini said enthusiastically.

Just then, the shopkeeper grabbed his back, groaning in pain.

"Gramps, it's your back again!" said Lime. "Why can't I do it? I'm big enough!"

"You're still a little young, child," said the shopkeeper. Rini smacked the back of Gohan's head

"I can help!" said Gohan, walking forward. The shopkeeper stared at him for a few moments, considering his offer. Finally, he smiled.

"Yes. I'd love your help." He handed his ax to Gohan, gesturing at a pile of wood against the house. The half-Saiyan handed the ax back.

"Just watch," he said. He picked up the entire pile of wood, threw it into the air, and darted into the sky after them, moving faster than the shopkeeper or Lime could see. Finally, he landed, and the wood stacked itself neatly behind him, fully cut.

"Impressive," said the shopkeeper. "You really are a great fighter." Lime's jaw had dropped. While Rini just stood there patiently.

"Thanks," said Gohan. Just then, they heard a braying of trumpets sounding from the shelter.

"That must be the grand opening!" shouted Lime. "Come on, let's go see!" She gestured at Gohan and Rini to follow, who took off after her.

"Thank you, thank you very much!" was saying a short man into a microphone, to a large crowd. "Now, give yourselves a hand. After all, it's your home! It's so fantastic to see you all pulling together like this. It warms my soul to see such unity."

"Yeah, right," said Lime from where she and Gohan hid, watching. She stood up and put her hands to her mouth. "IT'S CELL! CELL'S HERE!" she shouted.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?" asked Rini, trying to silence her.

The small man on the podium darted towards the entrance. Seconds after he had entered, the doors sealed behind him, locking everybody else out.

"So you're the ones," said a voice from behind them. Turning around, Gohan and Lime saw the two thugs from the store, pointing guns at them. "Mr. Burbon would like to have a few words with you two punks."

They led the two to the front of the crowd. "Hey, calm down!" shouted the tall thug. "It was just a joke! A little kid was playing a stupid prank."

"WHAT?" shouted a voice over the loudspeaker. The doors opened up, and Mr. Burbon came out, apoplectic with rage.

"This is her, Mr. Burbon," said the tall thug. "She did it."

"Why you little runt!" shouted Mr. Burbon. "You're in big trouble!"

"Excuse me, sir," said Gohan, walking forward. "It was wrong of my friend to lie. We're sorry. But I don't think what you're doing is right either." but Rini wasn't for talking.

"So quit acting like an ass" she yelled.

"Who cares what you think," said Mr. Burbon, getting in Gohan's face. "Go home to your mommy, kid."

"And where's your mom?" asked Gohan. "Was she one of the ones you locked outside?"

"That's enough out of you, you delinquent." Mr. Burbon turned to his thugs. "Hey, boys, shut this kid up." Rini laughed.

"Just try," said Gohan. "You couldn't hurt me."

"That's enough," shouted a voice from behind them. It was Lime's grandfather.

"Don't be fooled, he's just an old man!" shouted Burbon. "Get him!" The thugs charged at the shopkeeper.

"Let me help," said Gohan. "There's too many of them."

"No, I think I can handle this," said the shopkeeper. He blocked a punch from the short thug, kneeing him in the stomach, and knocking him out of the fight.

"Now you're going to get it!" shouted the tall thug, charging with the rest of the thugs at the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper managed to knock the rest of the thugs out. The tall thug pointed a gun at him, but it was kicked out of his hand before he could fire.

"Oh, why you!" shouted Burbon. He turned to the shelter. "General Tao, come out! I need you!" A tall man dressed in pink robe, with the words KILL YOU written on the back, and robotic eyes and arms walked out.

"What is it, Mr. Burbon?" asked General Tao.

"Just a small task for someone so great," said the mobster, walking up, smiling. "It's that man and that boy! I want them eliminated."

"Them? Oh, I'd be happy to." He charged at Rini first, thinking the boy looked like the easier target. He threw a punch, but Rini blocked it with one finger, pushing the assassin back.

"You think you're clever," said Tao, removing one of his hands. "Let's see you block this!" He shot an energy blast at Gohan, resulting in an explosion.

"All too easy," said Tao, reattaching his arm. When the smoke cleared, Gohan was completely unharmed. "What happened?" asked Tao in surprise.

"I happened," said Gohan, flaring his golden aura around him.

Wait a second, said Tao, his eyes fixed on Gohan's face. His face... it can't be. "Hey kid. What's your name?"

"It's Gohan."

"Well, thank goodness. I thought you were some one named Goku."

"Close enough," replied Gohan. "I'm his son."

General Tao jumped in shock. "Not that kid!" He backed away, retreating.

"Hey, what's wrong?" asked Burbon. "You look like you've seen a ghost."

"No, not me," said Tao. "You will soon, though, if you fight that kid." He pulled a tree up and launched it into the air. "As for me, I quit." He leapt on top of the tree.

"YOU CAN'T QUIT!" shouted Burbon. He turned to face the angry mob that was confronting him. Paling, he ran over to Gohan and fell on his knees.

"Please!" he begged. "You're super strong! Help me! They're mad! Bloodthirsty!"

"That's because you cheated them," said Gohan. He raised one hand and shot an energy beam at the shelter, destroying it. "That shelter would have been useless against Cell. If I could do that, think about what he could do."

Gohan approached the angry mob. "Hi, everybody. I'm Gohan. I know that Cell's scary, but instead of expecting the worst, I think we should hope for the best! Cell isn't invincible. Haven't you heard that the bigger they are, the harder they fall?"

"Gohan, Rini hey!" shouted a voice from above. It was Goku.

"Dad, what are you doing here?" asked Gohan.

"Well, looking for you. Aren't you supposed to be getting stuff for your mom?"

"I forgot!" said Gohan, scratching the back of his head. Rini nodded, she forgot too.

"No you didn't!" said Lime, taking a bag from her grandfather and handing it to Gohan.

"It's been a real pleasure getting to know your son," said the shopkeeper to Goku. "His power is enormous. Just like his dad's."

"Thanks for everything, Mr. Lao," said Gohan.

"Beat Cell," said Mr. Lao. "I know you can do it. I know you'll both be there, at the big tournament."

The two Sons shot off, heading towards home.