A/N: As you can see, I've changed my name! I thought it was time for a
change. My name means April in Japanese. (April is my middle name).
Thank you for your kind comments! Love ya'll!
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{Earth}
Trunks looked down at the vast expanse of deserted and rocky land, trying to pin point the exact position of Cell.
What would he do if he lost his father in this dimension?
In honesty, he didn't know he would do if he lost his father.. Again.
*****
Vegeta smirked devilishly as he saw Cell standing in the center of what looked like a newly made stone podium. He was confused as to why Cell was just standing in the middle of the enormous quadrilateral shape. If he was ready to fight, then why didn't he contact Goku or himself that it was time to fight? Something strange was going on, and Vegeta didn't like it.
Trunks frowned, noticing the same thing as his father. It was rather odd that Cell had not summoned them to fight. It was a good thing they had made their own way there. Trunks felt a shiver run down his spine, it was as if Cell had been expecting them, much to his dismay.
Vegeta landed swiftly in the center of the stone square and looked impatiently at the still form of Cell standing ahead of him.
Trunks followed his father and floated down outside of the rink. He wanted to be as close as possible, when Cell would be defeated by his father.
Vegeta smirked as the creature opened its eyes.
****
Goku noticed that Vegeta and Trunks had already made their way to Cell's location. He stopped flying, a few hundred meters from where Vegeta and Cell stood.
Piccolo and Krillin stopped flying, noticing that Goku had stopped.
Krillin hovered a few feet away from Goku, looking perplexed as to why his long time friend had stopped.
Piccolo frowned and flew to Goku's position, "What is it?"
Goku looked down and frowned at the large stone square that was etched into the ground. His brow furrowed slightly. "I think we should stay back, while Vegeta fights Cell."
Piccolo's eyes grew large, "What are you talking about Goku? Surely you can't be serious! Vegeta may need our help."
Goku nodded and sighed, "I know Piccolo, but this is Vegeta's fight. I think we should let him handle it. Besides, he'll let us know if he needs our help!" By this time his voice had grown cheerful, from what it was previously.
Krillin shrugged, "I guess you're right, I mean I wouldn't be much of a help anyway!" He rubbed the back of his head, "I'd just get in the way!"
Piccolo sneered slightly, but agreed. The trio landed on a nearby rocky cliff, overlooking the fighting 'ring' Cell had so childishly built.
Goku watched intently as Vegeta stood face to face with Cell. He frowned when he noticed Trunks standing on the side, quite close to the ring. He hoped to Kami that Trunks wouldn't get caught in the crossfire.
*****
Cell sensed the powerful fighter land before him. As he slowly opened his eyes, he caught the permanent smirk embedded on Vegeta's face. Cell himself drew his lips up into a coy smile, "I see you have improved."
Vegeta snorted at the one line comment, "What of it? I have improved enough to kick your sorry ass into the ground."
Cell raised an eyebrow, "Oh really?" He could tell that the Saiya-jin had become much stronger than when they had previously fought. They were both almost at equal power. Cell knew he had the upper hand, he just didn't know for how long.
"Yes really." Vegeta spat back, anger rising at the smug look on Cell's face. "I'm going to crush you like the insignificant green bug you are!"
Cell chuckled before surveying the audience around him. Far ahead to his right, he saw three figures standing sturdily. Two of which were considerably weaker than him and one that had the same power as the man that stood in front of him.
To his left, near the ring he had created, stood a lavender haired boy, one of which he had not seen and Dr. Gero had not programmed him into his data.
"You are all talk Vegeta."
Vegeta clenched his fist tightly, "You want to bet?" Vegeta noted that Trunks was standing on the sidelines of the ring.
Vegeta willed his future son to stand further away, he couldn't help getting a strange feeling cross the pit of his stomach when Cell observed Trunks. But he would not show his weakness, for Cell would surely take advantage of it.
Vegeta looked coldly at the green creature. "Can we get this started. I'm not one for patience."
Cell snorted, "I can see that, for some reason you have a very strong death wish. Very well, let us begin."
Vegeta got into a fighting stance, powering up to Super Saiya-jin 2.
*****
Krillin's jaw dropped open when he saw Vegeta power up, "Man! Is it just me, or is Vegeta even stronger than you Goku?"
Goku watched intently as is old rival powered up. It was true, Vegeta was much stronger than before, but he had in inkling that they were the same in their level of power. He sensed a recognizable ki approaching them on the cliff.
Gohan gripped the small bag in his hand tightly, he landed beside his father and smiled up at him, "Hey Dad, I got the beans!"
Goku smiled slightly at his son, "Thanks Gohan." He placed his hand on top of Gohan's head, showing his gratitude.
The boy who was forced to mature so quickly smiled back at his father. He turned his attention towards the fight that was commencing between Cell and Vegeta, "Are we going to fight Dad?"
Goku was startled by the question, "Maybe.." He trailed off, with his gaze still fixed on the two fighters.
Gohan frowned, "Vegeta seems a lot stronger. Is he stronger than you?"
The corners of Goku's mouth turned up slightly, "Actually, for once I think we're evenly matched. Unless Vegeta is hiding some of his power." He voiced the doubt. There was a great chance that Vegeta was hiding his true power.
For some reason, the day was gloriously bright. Earth's sun was blazing down happily on the dark soil beneath their feet. Was it a premonition of the outcome of the fight? That Good would triumph over Evil?
Only time would tell.
*****
Vegeta raised his eyebrow as he saw Cell phase from his place and disappear. His eyes shifted from left to right, his smirk still fixed in his place. He loved a good fight, but presently he just wanted to crush the smug creature into oblivion.
*****
Trunks watched as he battle commenced in front of him. He didn't know why he was standing so close to the dueling pair, he just felt that he had to be near his father in case anything terrible happened. Although he prayed that nothing like that would happen, if it did he knew he would never be able to forgive himself.
*****
Just as Cell was about to grab Vegeta from behind, Vegeta phased and positioned himself behind Cell. Swiftly tripping him up in one smooth kick. Vegeta couldn't help but laugh. "Is that the best you can do?"
Cell fell embarrassingly on his knees. He grunted as his shins connected harshly with the rough stone of the ring. "Don't be a fool!"
The comment cut Vegeta's laugh short. Rolling his eyes, he was about to slam his elbow into the side of Cell's neck when the creature grabbed his fist, inches away from the crook of his neck.
Cell had underestimated the Saiya-jin's strength. He was not about to let some puny mortal destroy him. He was the ultimate Android, and he would rather return to his original self before allowing this pea-brained short stack hurt him.
Vegeta narrowed his eyes as Cell grabbed his fist. How dare the piece of green trash block his attack? Vegeta snorted, it showed just how weak Cell really was. Without hesitation, Vegeta slammed his knee into Cell's gut.
The impact of the knee embedded in his gut caused Cell to choke on his unforgiving thoughts. He phased back with lightning speed and once again came face to face with his opponent. "Nice try, but you'll have to do much better then that. Pathetic."
Vegeta roared at the words, the creature was infuriating him! He powered up to his maximum, tiring of this fight. "Big Bang Attack!" He screamed, before hurling the attack head first at Cell.
Cell grinned, now this was what fighting was all about. He crossed his arms out in front of him and blocked the attack, it was indeed a large attack. He gritted his teeth as the blast began pushing him backwards slightly.
The Saiya-jin watched in amusement as Cell tried to block the attack. It was quite pitiful. When he saw the blast dissipate after being blocked, Vegeta saw the extent of what he was up against. Cell was indeed stronger than he had bargained for.
Cell panted slightly, it had been a very difficult attack to block. Not wasting any time he launched forward and eagerly dealt blows with his opponent.
They were both equal in power as they flew up into the air with a flurry of kicks and punches.
Vegeta flew backwards after being dealt a blow to his jaw. He stood up, still noticing that Trunks was only a few meters away from him. He snarled and created a small ki ball in the palm of his hand and hurled it up into the air towards Cell.
Cell dodged the fire ball and the ki blast shot up into the atmosphere behind him. Causing it to spiral up into outer space. Cell flew back down to the ring in anger, hat had been too close. Sneering, he shot several dozen beams in Vegeta's direction, and inadvertedly in Trunks' direction.
Vegeta saw the attacks hurtling towards him and Trunks. He growled cursing his sons stupidity for being too close. He watched in dismay as a beam was heading straight for his future son.
Growling, he did the only thing he could think of. He phased out and pushed Trunks out of the way, somehow managing to avoid the deadly beam itself.
Meanwhile, Trunks was in complete shock at what was happening. One minute he had been standing there watching the two fighters battling it out, and the next he was being thrown to the side by Vegeta.
He turned around and gaped at the hole in the large rock that was behind him. If his father hadn't pushed him out of the way, that would have been him. The colour drained from his face when he realized that he could have died.
Vegeta snarled at his son for getting in the way, "You idiot! Next time don't stand so close to where we're fighting." His tone was harsh, but that was only because he feared for the safety of the boy. Vegeta grimaced, he was getting too soft. Weaknesses are not a good thing.
Trunks gulped as his father shouted. It was true, he had foolishly stood too close to them. "S-sorry," he stuttered out.
"Get out of the way you fool!" Vegeta spat as he dusted himself off and pushed Trunks slightly away.
Trunks's face fell slightly, as he was pushed away. He hadn't meant to get in the way. He stood up clumsily, "I guess I wasn't thinking." He mumbled. He levitated off of the ground and began heading towards the four figures that stood on the tall cliff.
Cell smirked slightly as he watched the two converse. He was enjoying the show immensely, but his patience was wearing thin. When he blinked again, it dawned on him.
The features of the two were almost identical. If it had not been for they boy's colouring and limp hair, they would have been a carbon copy of each other.
Of course! The boy was Vegeta's son. An evil chuckle erupted from Cell's throat. A few moments ago, he had thought it would have been impossible to beat the Saiya-jin, but know the tables were tipped in his favour.
Vegeta glared at his son's retreating back. He was beginning to think that caring was becoming a hassle. His eyes bulged when he saw Cell had phased from his original place, and was flying straight towards Trunks. Everything was happening so fast, that his legs was rendered paralysed.
Cell phased in front of the lavender haired boy, smirking.
Trunks's eyes widened as the creature had abruptly manifested himself in front of him.
Cell relished in the shocked look of the boy. "Boo." He held his palm up in front the boy's face and shot a ki blast at him.
Trunks watched in horror as he blast erupted in front of his face. He didn't even have a chance to scream, as the pain of his burnt face caused him to black out and fall lifelessly to the rocky ground below.
*****
Krillin gaped as he watched the scene unfold before him. "What the-?!"
Piccolo's jaw twitched as he saw the teenage boy's lifeless body fall to. How could Cell do such a cold cruel thing? And why had Vegeta just stood by and let it happen. He was about to fly down when a hand on his shoulder stopped him.
Goku squeezed his shoulder, "Let Vegeta handle it. If we interrupted, he would never forgive us. This is his fight."
Piccolo nodded mutely and stepped back from the edge of his cliff.
Goku removed his hand from the Namek-jin's shoulder. He looked grimly down at his young son, who was still looking at the older boy's body in awe and horror. "Gohan, I have a feeling Trunks isn't dead yet. Go get him and bring him here. Maybe we can get him to eat a senzu bean." He prayed silently that Trunks was still alive.
Gohan closed his open mouth and without much hesitation, flew over to the limp body sprawled out on the ground.
*****
The moment Vegeta saw his son land roughly on the rocky terrain, something inside of him snapped. It was like seeing Bulma die, all over again. He had no clue whether or not Trunks was alive, but something started to bubble in the pit of his stomach.
Vegeta's anger grew as he watched Cell descend smugly back into the ring. He shook with pure rage, energy began to crackle furiously around him. In the distance he heard Cell's maniacal chuckle, he saw Goku's son taking away the lifeless body of his own son.
That all faded away into the background. Now all that was left was himself, and Cell.
Images of Trunks' demise kept flashing into his mind. He was sure he would go insane from the pent up fury, ready to burst at the seams. As if he had been given the word to unleash his undeniable anger, Vegeta exploded in bright light of energy which hid him from the view of his enemy.
Cell watched in minor awe as he saw the look of utter contempt on Vegeta's face. He squinted as Vegeta's form was hidden by a golden glow of energy.
Vegeta roared as he powered up and above his maximum strength. He knew that it was too much for his body to handle, and that if he went too far he would blow himself up and anything within a five hundred mile radius.
He knew he didn't care.
All of his power was let out in one blow. "FINAL FLASH!" He growled, the pupils and iris of his eyes were no longer in their place. All that was left was white. He looked positively manic. The large ki blast headed straight to the position of Cell.
*****
A huge gust of wind caused the three fighters to grit their teeth and try to stand in their positions.
Krillin clenched his jaw tightly as he tried to prevent himself from being blown away by the hurricane winds.
At that time, Gohan had descended upon the cliff with Trunks over his shoulder. The teen had been wheezing when he had first come to his aid. Gohan gently laid Trunks on the ground, shielding him from the strong winds.
Goku stepped over to Trunks' body with the bag of senzu beans in his hand. He forced one into the tightly shut mouth of the boy. He could tell that Trunks was dying, the fading ki was enough to determine that.
Trunks somehow managed swallowed the bean whole.
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Cell tried in vain to block the attack with one of his own, but it was to no avail. He screamed in fury and pain as the attack overpowered his own covered his entire being. He had been so close..
Vegeta's breathing became uneven as the smoke cleared. All that was left was a green smudge on the stone ring. Everything around him began to spin. The power had been too much for him to harness. It had erupted all in one go, and his body could not handle the tremendous amount of strength he had acquired.
Vegeta fell to his knees, darkness beginning to surround him.
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A/N: There you have it! Chapter 51! Cell is dead, yay, but what is wrong with Vegeta? Is he way in over his head? And what will happen to Trunks? Are they both destined to die? Find out in the next chapter.
NEXT CHAPTER WILL BE THE FINAL ONE! (?)
So until then, please review and let me know what you thought of this one!
Thank you!
Thank you for your kind comments! Love ya'll!
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{Earth}
Trunks looked down at the vast expanse of deserted and rocky land, trying to pin point the exact position of Cell.
What would he do if he lost his father in this dimension?
In honesty, he didn't know he would do if he lost his father.. Again.
*****
Vegeta smirked devilishly as he saw Cell standing in the center of what looked like a newly made stone podium. He was confused as to why Cell was just standing in the middle of the enormous quadrilateral shape. If he was ready to fight, then why didn't he contact Goku or himself that it was time to fight? Something strange was going on, and Vegeta didn't like it.
Trunks frowned, noticing the same thing as his father. It was rather odd that Cell had not summoned them to fight. It was a good thing they had made their own way there. Trunks felt a shiver run down his spine, it was as if Cell had been expecting them, much to his dismay.
Vegeta landed swiftly in the center of the stone square and looked impatiently at the still form of Cell standing ahead of him.
Trunks followed his father and floated down outside of the rink. He wanted to be as close as possible, when Cell would be defeated by his father.
Vegeta smirked as the creature opened its eyes.
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Goku noticed that Vegeta and Trunks had already made their way to Cell's location. He stopped flying, a few hundred meters from where Vegeta and Cell stood.
Piccolo and Krillin stopped flying, noticing that Goku had stopped.
Krillin hovered a few feet away from Goku, looking perplexed as to why his long time friend had stopped.
Piccolo frowned and flew to Goku's position, "What is it?"
Goku looked down and frowned at the large stone square that was etched into the ground. His brow furrowed slightly. "I think we should stay back, while Vegeta fights Cell."
Piccolo's eyes grew large, "What are you talking about Goku? Surely you can't be serious! Vegeta may need our help."
Goku nodded and sighed, "I know Piccolo, but this is Vegeta's fight. I think we should let him handle it. Besides, he'll let us know if he needs our help!" By this time his voice had grown cheerful, from what it was previously.
Krillin shrugged, "I guess you're right, I mean I wouldn't be much of a help anyway!" He rubbed the back of his head, "I'd just get in the way!"
Piccolo sneered slightly, but agreed. The trio landed on a nearby rocky cliff, overlooking the fighting 'ring' Cell had so childishly built.
Goku watched intently as Vegeta stood face to face with Cell. He frowned when he noticed Trunks standing on the side, quite close to the ring. He hoped to Kami that Trunks wouldn't get caught in the crossfire.
*****
Cell sensed the powerful fighter land before him. As he slowly opened his eyes, he caught the permanent smirk embedded on Vegeta's face. Cell himself drew his lips up into a coy smile, "I see you have improved."
Vegeta snorted at the one line comment, "What of it? I have improved enough to kick your sorry ass into the ground."
Cell raised an eyebrow, "Oh really?" He could tell that the Saiya-jin had become much stronger than when they had previously fought. They were both almost at equal power. Cell knew he had the upper hand, he just didn't know for how long.
"Yes really." Vegeta spat back, anger rising at the smug look on Cell's face. "I'm going to crush you like the insignificant green bug you are!"
Cell chuckled before surveying the audience around him. Far ahead to his right, he saw three figures standing sturdily. Two of which were considerably weaker than him and one that had the same power as the man that stood in front of him.
To his left, near the ring he had created, stood a lavender haired boy, one of which he had not seen and Dr. Gero had not programmed him into his data.
"You are all talk Vegeta."
Vegeta clenched his fist tightly, "You want to bet?" Vegeta noted that Trunks was standing on the sidelines of the ring.
Vegeta willed his future son to stand further away, he couldn't help getting a strange feeling cross the pit of his stomach when Cell observed Trunks. But he would not show his weakness, for Cell would surely take advantage of it.
Vegeta looked coldly at the green creature. "Can we get this started. I'm not one for patience."
Cell snorted, "I can see that, for some reason you have a very strong death wish. Very well, let us begin."
Vegeta got into a fighting stance, powering up to Super Saiya-jin 2.
*****
Krillin's jaw dropped open when he saw Vegeta power up, "Man! Is it just me, or is Vegeta even stronger than you Goku?"
Goku watched intently as is old rival powered up. It was true, Vegeta was much stronger than before, but he had in inkling that they were the same in their level of power. He sensed a recognizable ki approaching them on the cliff.
Gohan gripped the small bag in his hand tightly, he landed beside his father and smiled up at him, "Hey Dad, I got the beans!"
Goku smiled slightly at his son, "Thanks Gohan." He placed his hand on top of Gohan's head, showing his gratitude.
The boy who was forced to mature so quickly smiled back at his father. He turned his attention towards the fight that was commencing between Cell and Vegeta, "Are we going to fight Dad?"
Goku was startled by the question, "Maybe.." He trailed off, with his gaze still fixed on the two fighters.
Gohan frowned, "Vegeta seems a lot stronger. Is he stronger than you?"
The corners of Goku's mouth turned up slightly, "Actually, for once I think we're evenly matched. Unless Vegeta is hiding some of his power." He voiced the doubt. There was a great chance that Vegeta was hiding his true power.
For some reason, the day was gloriously bright. Earth's sun was blazing down happily on the dark soil beneath their feet. Was it a premonition of the outcome of the fight? That Good would triumph over Evil?
Only time would tell.
*****
Vegeta raised his eyebrow as he saw Cell phase from his place and disappear. His eyes shifted from left to right, his smirk still fixed in his place. He loved a good fight, but presently he just wanted to crush the smug creature into oblivion.
*****
Trunks watched as he battle commenced in front of him. He didn't know why he was standing so close to the dueling pair, he just felt that he had to be near his father in case anything terrible happened. Although he prayed that nothing like that would happen, if it did he knew he would never be able to forgive himself.
*****
Just as Cell was about to grab Vegeta from behind, Vegeta phased and positioned himself behind Cell. Swiftly tripping him up in one smooth kick. Vegeta couldn't help but laugh. "Is that the best you can do?"
Cell fell embarrassingly on his knees. He grunted as his shins connected harshly with the rough stone of the ring. "Don't be a fool!"
The comment cut Vegeta's laugh short. Rolling his eyes, he was about to slam his elbow into the side of Cell's neck when the creature grabbed his fist, inches away from the crook of his neck.
Cell had underestimated the Saiya-jin's strength. He was not about to let some puny mortal destroy him. He was the ultimate Android, and he would rather return to his original self before allowing this pea-brained short stack hurt him.
Vegeta narrowed his eyes as Cell grabbed his fist. How dare the piece of green trash block his attack? Vegeta snorted, it showed just how weak Cell really was. Without hesitation, Vegeta slammed his knee into Cell's gut.
The impact of the knee embedded in his gut caused Cell to choke on his unforgiving thoughts. He phased back with lightning speed and once again came face to face with his opponent. "Nice try, but you'll have to do much better then that. Pathetic."
Vegeta roared at the words, the creature was infuriating him! He powered up to his maximum, tiring of this fight. "Big Bang Attack!" He screamed, before hurling the attack head first at Cell.
Cell grinned, now this was what fighting was all about. He crossed his arms out in front of him and blocked the attack, it was indeed a large attack. He gritted his teeth as the blast began pushing him backwards slightly.
The Saiya-jin watched in amusement as Cell tried to block the attack. It was quite pitiful. When he saw the blast dissipate after being blocked, Vegeta saw the extent of what he was up against. Cell was indeed stronger than he had bargained for.
Cell panted slightly, it had been a very difficult attack to block. Not wasting any time he launched forward and eagerly dealt blows with his opponent.
They were both equal in power as they flew up into the air with a flurry of kicks and punches.
Vegeta flew backwards after being dealt a blow to his jaw. He stood up, still noticing that Trunks was only a few meters away from him. He snarled and created a small ki ball in the palm of his hand and hurled it up into the air towards Cell.
Cell dodged the fire ball and the ki blast shot up into the atmosphere behind him. Causing it to spiral up into outer space. Cell flew back down to the ring in anger, hat had been too close. Sneering, he shot several dozen beams in Vegeta's direction, and inadvertedly in Trunks' direction.
Vegeta saw the attacks hurtling towards him and Trunks. He growled cursing his sons stupidity for being too close. He watched in dismay as a beam was heading straight for his future son.
Growling, he did the only thing he could think of. He phased out and pushed Trunks out of the way, somehow managing to avoid the deadly beam itself.
Meanwhile, Trunks was in complete shock at what was happening. One minute he had been standing there watching the two fighters battling it out, and the next he was being thrown to the side by Vegeta.
He turned around and gaped at the hole in the large rock that was behind him. If his father hadn't pushed him out of the way, that would have been him. The colour drained from his face when he realized that he could have died.
Vegeta snarled at his son for getting in the way, "You idiot! Next time don't stand so close to where we're fighting." His tone was harsh, but that was only because he feared for the safety of the boy. Vegeta grimaced, he was getting too soft. Weaknesses are not a good thing.
Trunks gulped as his father shouted. It was true, he had foolishly stood too close to them. "S-sorry," he stuttered out.
"Get out of the way you fool!" Vegeta spat as he dusted himself off and pushed Trunks slightly away.
Trunks's face fell slightly, as he was pushed away. He hadn't meant to get in the way. He stood up clumsily, "I guess I wasn't thinking." He mumbled. He levitated off of the ground and began heading towards the four figures that stood on the tall cliff.
Cell smirked slightly as he watched the two converse. He was enjoying the show immensely, but his patience was wearing thin. When he blinked again, it dawned on him.
The features of the two were almost identical. If it had not been for they boy's colouring and limp hair, they would have been a carbon copy of each other.
Of course! The boy was Vegeta's son. An evil chuckle erupted from Cell's throat. A few moments ago, he had thought it would have been impossible to beat the Saiya-jin, but know the tables were tipped in his favour.
Vegeta glared at his son's retreating back. He was beginning to think that caring was becoming a hassle. His eyes bulged when he saw Cell had phased from his original place, and was flying straight towards Trunks. Everything was happening so fast, that his legs was rendered paralysed.
Cell phased in front of the lavender haired boy, smirking.
Trunks's eyes widened as the creature had abruptly manifested himself in front of him.
Cell relished in the shocked look of the boy. "Boo." He held his palm up in front the boy's face and shot a ki blast at him.
Trunks watched in horror as he blast erupted in front of his face. He didn't even have a chance to scream, as the pain of his burnt face caused him to black out and fall lifelessly to the rocky ground below.
*****
Krillin gaped as he watched the scene unfold before him. "What the-?!"
Piccolo's jaw twitched as he saw the teenage boy's lifeless body fall to. How could Cell do such a cold cruel thing? And why had Vegeta just stood by and let it happen. He was about to fly down when a hand on his shoulder stopped him.
Goku squeezed his shoulder, "Let Vegeta handle it. If we interrupted, he would never forgive us. This is his fight."
Piccolo nodded mutely and stepped back from the edge of his cliff.
Goku removed his hand from the Namek-jin's shoulder. He looked grimly down at his young son, who was still looking at the older boy's body in awe and horror. "Gohan, I have a feeling Trunks isn't dead yet. Go get him and bring him here. Maybe we can get him to eat a senzu bean." He prayed silently that Trunks was still alive.
Gohan closed his open mouth and without much hesitation, flew over to the limp body sprawled out on the ground.
*****
The moment Vegeta saw his son land roughly on the rocky terrain, something inside of him snapped. It was like seeing Bulma die, all over again. He had no clue whether or not Trunks was alive, but something started to bubble in the pit of his stomach.
Vegeta's anger grew as he watched Cell descend smugly back into the ring. He shook with pure rage, energy began to crackle furiously around him. In the distance he heard Cell's maniacal chuckle, he saw Goku's son taking away the lifeless body of his own son.
That all faded away into the background. Now all that was left was himself, and Cell.
Images of Trunks' demise kept flashing into his mind. He was sure he would go insane from the pent up fury, ready to burst at the seams. As if he had been given the word to unleash his undeniable anger, Vegeta exploded in bright light of energy which hid him from the view of his enemy.
Cell watched in minor awe as he saw the look of utter contempt on Vegeta's face. He squinted as Vegeta's form was hidden by a golden glow of energy.
Vegeta roared as he powered up and above his maximum strength. He knew that it was too much for his body to handle, and that if he went too far he would blow himself up and anything within a five hundred mile radius.
He knew he didn't care.
All of his power was let out in one blow. "FINAL FLASH!" He growled, the pupils and iris of his eyes were no longer in their place. All that was left was white. He looked positively manic. The large ki blast headed straight to the position of Cell.
*****
A huge gust of wind caused the three fighters to grit their teeth and try to stand in their positions.
Krillin clenched his jaw tightly as he tried to prevent himself from being blown away by the hurricane winds.
At that time, Gohan had descended upon the cliff with Trunks over his shoulder. The teen had been wheezing when he had first come to his aid. Gohan gently laid Trunks on the ground, shielding him from the strong winds.
Goku stepped over to Trunks' body with the bag of senzu beans in his hand. He forced one into the tightly shut mouth of the boy. He could tell that Trunks was dying, the fading ki was enough to determine that.
Trunks somehow managed swallowed the bean whole.
*****
Cell tried in vain to block the attack with one of his own, but it was to no avail. He screamed in fury and pain as the attack overpowered his own covered his entire being. He had been so close..
Vegeta's breathing became uneven as the smoke cleared. All that was left was a green smudge on the stone ring. Everything around him began to spin. The power had been too much for him to harness. It had erupted all in one go, and his body could not handle the tremendous amount of strength he had acquired.
Vegeta fell to his knees, darkness beginning to surround him.
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A/N: There you have it! Chapter 51! Cell is dead, yay, but what is wrong with Vegeta? Is he way in over his head? And what will happen to Trunks? Are they both destined to die? Find out in the next chapter.
NEXT CHAPTER WILL BE THE FINAL ONE! (?)
So until then, please review and let me know what you thought of this one!
Thank you!