Author's Note:"A flashback to the Cell Games in this chapter.Sorry if I
didn't get it exactly right.It had been awhile since I saw that Saga when I
wrote this.Anyway,enjoy!"
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Chapter 25:Confessions
Gohan's Point of View
*Flashback*
The head of Android Sixteen rolled to my feet.Tears stung my eyes as my friends were being attacked by the blue Cell Juniors.
"Gohan,you must release your anger....It is the only way to save them,"the red haired Android said.
"But...."I trailed off,more tears coming to my eyes.
"Do not be afraid,young one.It is only nature to release your anger,"Sixteen stated.
I gasped as the changed Android's head was crushed under a green foot.I looked up at the smirking Cell and growled.
"Yes,Gohan.Release your anger on me.Or your friends will DIE!!"Cell shouted.
"Rrr-AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!"
I could feel my muscles increasing in size.A spike of my golden hair fell across my eye and grew longer.Blue bolts of electricity crackled around me.I noticed the bag of Sensu Beans Cell had stolen from the others and snatched them away before he could do anything.Creating a disc of energy in my palm,I flew to Krillin and kicked away the small version of Cell that was attacking him.
"Here.Give these to the others,"I said,dropping the bag into my bald friend's hand.
"Uh....S-Sure Gohan,"he stammered.
I threw the disc of energy I created,cutting most of the Cell Juniors in half.Noticing that two had avoided it,I flew to them.I kicked one in the head,creating a disturbing sound as it fell.The other one,I punched a hole through.With a smirk,I landed in front of Cell and glared at him.
"Okay,Cell.I'm ready,"
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"Gohan!Finish him off,NOW!!"my dad shouted.
"NO!!I want to make him suffer!"I called back,turning my head for a second.
The others gasped.I turned back to see what was wrong.Cell was growing by the second and laughing like a maniac.
'What!?Just a second ago,he was begging for mercy!'I stared on in fear as the monster grew even larger.
"I've activated the self-destruct mechanism in my body!If I go,then this planet goes with me!!!!"Cell shouted.
I growled in anger and dashed toward him,my fist poised to strike.
"I wouldn't do that,Gohan.The slight pressure would cause me to blow up early.It doesn't matter,in sixty seconds you'll all be GONE!!HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!"Cell laughed.
Before I could blink,my father appeared next to Cell.One hand was on Cell and two fingers were pressed against his forehead.
"D-Dad?"I choked out.
"Gohan,I'm going to take Cell away so that the Earth won't be in trouble,"he said.
"WHAT!?"Cell and I both demanded.
"Tell your mother that I love her very much....Goodbye...my son."
The two disappeared and I fell to my knees,knowing my dad would die in the blast.
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Blood poured from the many wounds I had,but it didn't stop me from cupping my good hand at my side,"Kaaa...."
My left arm had been completely useless after an attack from Cell,so I had only my right arm to help me,"Meee...."
That filthy Android had left a single cell in his body and came back stronger than ever before,"Haaa...."
Cell was doing the same as I was,but with both hands,"Meee...."
My clothes had been torn to pieces,only leaving shambles over my body,"HA!!!!"
The two attacks collided with each other,creating a large crater between us.I started to gain a bit of ground as I took step forward,forcing Cell's Kamehameha back with mine.My energy was starting to leave me,and I noticed that Cell was getting an advantage.Out of the corner of me eye,I saw Vegeta on a cliff.Not worrying what he was doing,I continued my attack against the monster that had taken away my father.
Everyone started to fire their attacks at my enemy,I could feel it.But nothing happened,and they only succeeded in angering Cell.He fired a beam out of one hand and scattered them.I was holding back,if I didn't,the world would be ripped in half by this show down.
A large ball of energy appeared from where Vegeta had stood.Cell turned around,only succeeding in getting hit in the head.I could hear my father begin to tell me to use all of my power,if just for a moment.
Seeing an opportunity,I struck,"HHHAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!"
I began to feel my father nearby as my Kamehameha completely overpowered Cell's.I watched as the Android's body was surrounded in the attack's blue and white light.He cried out in pain as his body was slowly being destroyed.Every cell in his body was being ripped apart.I was enjoying this greatly.Me,an eleven year old boy,was destroying a monster that everyone had thought was invincible.But,as the dust settled,it hit me.My pride had been what had caused my father's death....
*End Flashback*
"GOHAN SON!!!!You snap out of it right NOW!!!!!"
I looked into Videl's blue eyes and noticed that they didn't hold the anger or questioning glint that they always had when she screamed at me.Instead,they held fear.The same fear that Cell had,the same fear that caused my Saiyan side to take control.I begged it to stop,but the scent of fear was too strong.A furry golden thing wrapped around my waist as I smirked and took a step forward.Videl took a step back.
"Hello,Videl.Have you missed me?"I snarled.
"G-Gohan?Is that....You?"she asked.
"Of course it is.This the REAL me,Videl.The REAL Gohan,"I replied.
"NO!You're not Gohan!!"she screamed.
'Stop this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Don't you DARE hurt Videl!!!!!!!!!!'my mind shouted.
I brought my hands to my head,"W-What's going on!!?What's happening!?"
I felt a soft hand touch my shoulder.The touch had love behind it.I looked up and saw Videl's smiling face.Her eyes had lost the fear in them.Behind her,I could see Ray and Trunks talking,but nothing concerned me except Videl.
"V-V-Videl?W-What's wrong with me?"I questioned,my voice shaking.
"Gohan,it's going to be okay.I'm here with you.Just like when you were there after Spopovich attacked me,right?"she said.
The power of Super Saiyan Three,and the anger that supplied it,left me when Videl's lips came into contact with mine.Emotions rushed through me like a raging river.As she pulled away,I could feel my sanity returning.No more did I blame myself for my father's death,no more did I think I had failed everyone by not fighting sooner,and it was all because of Videl.
"Good to see that you're back to normal,Gohan."
I looked to the source of the voice and saw a smirking Ray.Trunks stood next to him,an identical smirk on his face.I turned red and brought my hand to my lips.
"HEY!?Anyone forget about ME!!?"
We all turned and saw Dartus floating in the air.Sweat poured off of him like he had walked through a volcano.
"GOHAN!We're going to spar in an hour after we go destroy that military base!YOU BROKE THE GALACTIC DONUT!!!!!"he shouted.
Everyone laughed and they headed inside.I turned Videl and noticed that she was blushing,I was too.
"So...."I trailed off,not knowing what to say.
I gasped as she threw her arms around me.I could feel her tears dropping onto my shirt.My instincts took over as I gently rubbed her back,no longer caring if anyone saw me.Krillin could have teased me,and I wouldn't have cared.
"Don't say anything,Gohan.I'm just glad you're back,"she cried.
"I'm sorry for scaring you,"I said.
"Don't be,you were just having a hard time,"she replied,"Gohan....?I....I love you."
My heart skipped a beat,and the words traveled out of my mouth.
"I love you too,Videl."
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Ending Note:"Next one will be up tomorrow.Please review."
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Chapter 25:Confessions
Gohan's Point of View
*Flashback*
The head of Android Sixteen rolled to my feet.Tears stung my eyes as my friends were being attacked by the blue Cell Juniors.
"Gohan,you must release your anger....It is the only way to save them,"the red haired Android said.
"But...."I trailed off,more tears coming to my eyes.
"Do not be afraid,young one.It is only nature to release your anger,"Sixteen stated.
I gasped as the changed Android's head was crushed under a green foot.I looked up at the smirking Cell and growled.
"Yes,Gohan.Release your anger on me.Or your friends will DIE!!"Cell shouted.
"Rrr-AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!"
I could feel my muscles increasing in size.A spike of my golden hair fell across my eye and grew longer.Blue bolts of electricity crackled around me.I noticed the bag of Sensu Beans Cell had stolen from the others and snatched them away before he could do anything.Creating a disc of energy in my palm,I flew to Krillin and kicked away the small version of Cell that was attacking him.
"Here.Give these to the others,"I said,dropping the bag into my bald friend's hand.
"Uh....S-Sure Gohan,"he stammered.
I threw the disc of energy I created,cutting most of the Cell Juniors in half.Noticing that two had avoided it,I flew to them.I kicked one in the head,creating a disturbing sound as it fell.The other one,I punched a hole through.With a smirk,I landed in front of Cell and glared at him.
"Okay,Cell.I'm ready,"
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"Gohan!Finish him off,NOW!!"my dad shouted.
"NO!!I want to make him suffer!"I called back,turning my head for a second.
The others gasped.I turned back to see what was wrong.Cell was growing by the second and laughing like a maniac.
'What!?Just a second ago,he was begging for mercy!'I stared on in fear as the monster grew even larger.
"I've activated the self-destruct mechanism in my body!If I go,then this planet goes with me!!!!"Cell shouted.
I growled in anger and dashed toward him,my fist poised to strike.
"I wouldn't do that,Gohan.The slight pressure would cause me to blow up early.It doesn't matter,in sixty seconds you'll all be GONE!!HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!"Cell laughed.
Before I could blink,my father appeared next to Cell.One hand was on Cell and two fingers were pressed against his forehead.
"D-Dad?"I choked out.
"Gohan,I'm going to take Cell away so that the Earth won't be in trouble,"he said.
"WHAT!?"Cell and I both demanded.
"Tell your mother that I love her very much....Goodbye...my son."
The two disappeared and I fell to my knees,knowing my dad would die in the blast.
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Blood poured from the many wounds I had,but it didn't stop me from cupping my good hand at my side,"Kaaa...."
My left arm had been completely useless after an attack from Cell,so I had only my right arm to help me,"Meee...."
That filthy Android had left a single cell in his body and came back stronger than ever before,"Haaa...."
Cell was doing the same as I was,but with both hands,"Meee...."
My clothes had been torn to pieces,only leaving shambles over my body,"HA!!!!"
The two attacks collided with each other,creating a large crater between us.I started to gain a bit of ground as I took step forward,forcing Cell's Kamehameha back with mine.My energy was starting to leave me,and I noticed that Cell was getting an advantage.Out of the corner of me eye,I saw Vegeta on a cliff.Not worrying what he was doing,I continued my attack against the monster that had taken away my father.
Everyone started to fire their attacks at my enemy,I could feel it.But nothing happened,and they only succeeded in angering Cell.He fired a beam out of one hand and scattered them.I was holding back,if I didn't,the world would be ripped in half by this show down.
A large ball of energy appeared from where Vegeta had stood.Cell turned around,only succeeding in getting hit in the head.I could hear my father begin to tell me to use all of my power,if just for a moment.
Seeing an opportunity,I struck,"HHHAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!"
I began to feel my father nearby as my Kamehameha completely overpowered Cell's.I watched as the Android's body was surrounded in the attack's blue and white light.He cried out in pain as his body was slowly being destroyed.Every cell in his body was being ripped apart.I was enjoying this greatly.Me,an eleven year old boy,was destroying a monster that everyone had thought was invincible.But,as the dust settled,it hit me.My pride had been what had caused my father's death....
*End Flashback*
"GOHAN SON!!!!You snap out of it right NOW!!!!!"
I looked into Videl's blue eyes and noticed that they didn't hold the anger or questioning glint that they always had when she screamed at me.Instead,they held fear.The same fear that Cell had,the same fear that caused my Saiyan side to take control.I begged it to stop,but the scent of fear was too strong.A furry golden thing wrapped around my waist as I smirked and took a step forward.Videl took a step back.
"Hello,Videl.Have you missed me?"I snarled.
"G-Gohan?Is that....You?"she asked.
"Of course it is.This the REAL me,Videl.The REAL Gohan,"I replied.
"NO!You're not Gohan!!"she screamed.
'Stop this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Don't you DARE hurt Videl!!!!!!!!!!'my mind shouted.
I brought my hands to my head,"W-What's going on!!?What's happening!?"
I felt a soft hand touch my shoulder.The touch had love behind it.I looked up and saw Videl's smiling face.Her eyes had lost the fear in them.Behind her,I could see Ray and Trunks talking,but nothing concerned me except Videl.
"V-V-Videl?W-What's wrong with me?"I questioned,my voice shaking.
"Gohan,it's going to be okay.I'm here with you.Just like when you were there after Spopovich attacked me,right?"she said.
The power of Super Saiyan Three,and the anger that supplied it,left me when Videl's lips came into contact with mine.Emotions rushed through me like a raging river.As she pulled away,I could feel my sanity returning.No more did I blame myself for my father's death,no more did I think I had failed everyone by not fighting sooner,and it was all because of Videl.
"Good to see that you're back to normal,Gohan."
I looked to the source of the voice and saw a smirking Ray.Trunks stood next to him,an identical smirk on his face.I turned red and brought my hand to my lips.
"HEY!?Anyone forget about ME!!?"
We all turned and saw Dartus floating in the air.Sweat poured off of him like he had walked through a volcano.
"GOHAN!We're going to spar in an hour after we go destroy that military base!YOU BROKE THE GALACTIC DONUT!!!!!"he shouted.
Everyone laughed and they headed inside.I turned Videl and noticed that she was blushing,I was too.
"So...."I trailed off,not knowing what to say.
I gasped as she threw her arms around me.I could feel her tears dropping onto my shirt.My instincts took over as I gently rubbed her back,no longer caring if anyone saw me.Krillin could have teased me,and I wouldn't have cared.
"Don't say anything,Gohan.I'm just glad you're back,"she cried.
"I'm sorry for scaring you,"I said.
"Don't be,you were just having a hard time,"she replied,"Gohan....?I....I love you."
My heart skipped a beat,and the words traveled out of my mouth.
"I love you too,Videl."
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Ending Note:"Next one will be up tomorrow.Please review."