Chapter 10: As the End Draws Near
The sun shone brightly through the windows, which meant that it was the beginning of a new day. Of course, Gohan and Piccolo wouldn't know that since they're in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. They were working hard to prevent Cell from winning his battle, which was soon to take place: one week to be exact.
"That's it Gohan. You're doing it! Try and remember what Cell did to your father. Change your angry into power. You can do it Gohan!" shouted Piccolo. Gohan was giving off so much energy that he could destroy the world with it and he was only at super saiyan level. Gohan's golden hair soon lost its shine and went back to his normal jet-black hair. He wearily dropped to the ground, gasping. "That was good, but compared to Cell, that wouldn't even tickle him. You have to try harder. Try to unleash you hidden energy. Remember that the world's fate is now on your shoulders. If you don't try hard enough, not only will you die but also everyone one this planet." Said Piccolo.
Gohan replied with a simple, "I know. I'll try harder. I have to."
"Hmm. I wonder where Gohan is right now." Said Kuwabara.
"Well, wherever he is, it must be better than this place." Replied Yusuke. "I mean, just look at all this homework. How do they expect us to practice magic when we have to do all this paperwork?!?! Not that I'm saying magic can beat Cell anyway." Shouted Yusuke in reply. "And where the hell is Kurama?"
"I'm right here." Said Kurama running up to them, "We should hurry to class. Now that Gohan isn't here, and with Dumbledore's orders, Snape'll be giving more work than necessary."
The three arrived in the cold dungeon that was supposed to be the potion's classroom. The students settled down as Snape made his way to the front of the class. "As you've heard from Dumbledore, you will have more work to attend to. You'd best focus on my classes. Who knows what'll happen to you when Cell strikes." He sneered. Some of the students gasped and widened their eyes. "That's right. Dumbledore didn't tell you pesky kids that Cell would be striking here, did he. No, he had too soft a heart to tell and worry you. That is why everyone will have advanced work instead of the three that Dumbledore told me." He moved his glance towards the three friends.
"HA! Yeah right! Like I'm gonna waste time learning useless stuff. I'm outta here!" laughed Yusuke. "Me too." Said Kuwabara. "I think I have no choice but to agree with them professor." Added Kurama. The three of them stood up and headed for the door. "Not so fast you three. You will sit back down this instance. You really don't have a choice in the matter. I don't even see why Dumbledore thinks you three will be able to beat him. Look at your friend Gohan for instance. He was so afraid that he committed suicide. What a blasted little coward." Said Snape with a sneer on his ugly face.
Yusuke got pissed off. "What did you say?!" "You heard me. Your friend Gohan is a stupid little coward. What are you going to do about it?
"Arghhhh, this is what I'm going to do about it." He held up his finger, "Spirit Gun!" he shouted. "Never make fun of my friends, never."
Snape fell down unconsciously as the three warriors left. "Oh my God! He practically killed him. Someone get him to the hospital wing!" shouted a Gryffindor boy. "No way! I'm not touching that 'thing'. You bring him there." Replied a Slytherin girl.
"Well, it looks like you really put Snape in his place." Cheered Kuwabara. "Yes, Yusuke. I must admit that that was quite a show you put on. But you shouldn't waste even an ounce of your energy on something as insignificant as Snape. I don't think its healthy." Said Kurama.
"Yeah, whatever. Let's just go train." Replied Yusuke.
"Gohan, you're progressing faster than I thought. You'll be ready in no time." Said Piccolo. "I sure hope so."
Gohan and Piccolo were taking a break after their vigorous training. They only had about 5 more months, which was about 10 hours in the real world. And that wasn't a lot.
"Piccolo, if you sensed what was happening on Earth, then shouldn't Vegeta have also? He his stronger than you, no offence. So, why isn't he here?" asked Gohan.
"It's pretty simple. Bulma wouldn't let him." Replied Piccolo.
"Well, that stinks. We're going to need all the help we can get."
"I know Gohan. You should get some rest. We have a long day ahead of us tomorrow." Said Piccolo.
"Yes sir." Gohan tiredly worked his way to his bed. In no time, he was fast asleep.
"If only you were here Goku." Said Piccolo. "If only you were here."
The sun shone brightly through the windows, which meant that it was the beginning of a new day. Of course, Gohan and Piccolo wouldn't know that since they're in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. They were working hard to prevent Cell from winning his battle, which was soon to take place: one week to be exact.
"That's it Gohan. You're doing it! Try and remember what Cell did to your father. Change your angry into power. You can do it Gohan!" shouted Piccolo. Gohan was giving off so much energy that he could destroy the world with it and he was only at super saiyan level. Gohan's golden hair soon lost its shine and went back to his normal jet-black hair. He wearily dropped to the ground, gasping. "That was good, but compared to Cell, that wouldn't even tickle him. You have to try harder. Try to unleash you hidden energy. Remember that the world's fate is now on your shoulders. If you don't try hard enough, not only will you die but also everyone one this planet." Said Piccolo.
Gohan replied with a simple, "I know. I'll try harder. I have to."
"Hmm. I wonder where Gohan is right now." Said Kuwabara.
"Well, wherever he is, it must be better than this place." Replied Yusuke. "I mean, just look at all this homework. How do they expect us to practice magic when we have to do all this paperwork?!?! Not that I'm saying magic can beat Cell anyway." Shouted Yusuke in reply. "And where the hell is Kurama?"
"I'm right here." Said Kurama running up to them, "We should hurry to class. Now that Gohan isn't here, and with Dumbledore's orders, Snape'll be giving more work than necessary."
The three arrived in the cold dungeon that was supposed to be the potion's classroom. The students settled down as Snape made his way to the front of the class. "As you've heard from Dumbledore, you will have more work to attend to. You'd best focus on my classes. Who knows what'll happen to you when Cell strikes." He sneered. Some of the students gasped and widened their eyes. "That's right. Dumbledore didn't tell you pesky kids that Cell would be striking here, did he. No, he had too soft a heart to tell and worry you. That is why everyone will have advanced work instead of the three that Dumbledore told me." He moved his glance towards the three friends.
"HA! Yeah right! Like I'm gonna waste time learning useless stuff. I'm outta here!" laughed Yusuke. "Me too." Said Kuwabara. "I think I have no choice but to agree with them professor." Added Kurama. The three of them stood up and headed for the door. "Not so fast you three. You will sit back down this instance. You really don't have a choice in the matter. I don't even see why Dumbledore thinks you three will be able to beat him. Look at your friend Gohan for instance. He was so afraid that he committed suicide. What a blasted little coward." Said Snape with a sneer on his ugly face.
Yusuke got pissed off. "What did you say?!" "You heard me. Your friend Gohan is a stupid little coward. What are you going to do about it?
"Arghhhh, this is what I'm going to do about it." He held up his finger, "Spirit Gun!" he shouted. "Never make fun of my friends, never."
Snape fell down unconsciously as the three warriors left. "Oh my God! He practically killed him. Someone get him to the hospital wing!" shouted a Gryffindor boy. "No way! I'm not touching that 'thing'. You bring him there." Replied a Slytherin girl.
"Well, it looks like you really put Snape in his place." Cheered Kuwabara. "Yes, Yusuke. I must admit that that was quite a show you put on. But you shouldn't waste even an ounce of your energy on something as insignificant as Snape. I don't think its healthy." Said Kurama.
"Yeah, whatever. Let's just go train." Replied Yusuke.
"Gohan, you're progressing faster than I thought. You'll be ready in no time." Said Piccolo. "I sure hope so."
Gohan and Piccolo were taking a break after their vigorous training. They only had about 5 more months, which was about 10 hours in the real world. And that wasn't a lot.
"Piccolo, if you sensed what was happening on Earth, then shouldn't Vegeta have also? He his stronger than you, no offence. So, why isn't he here?" asked Gohan.
"It's pretty simple. Bulma wouldn't let him." Replied Piccolo.
"Well, that stinks. We're going to need all the help we can get."
"I know Gohan. You should get some rest. We have a long day ahead of us tomorrow." Said Piccolo.
"Yes sir." Gohan tiredly worked his way to his bed. In no time, he was fast asleep.
"If only you were here Goku." Said Piccolo. "If only you were here."