The Little Mermaid: Chapter Eight
By: Freewater
Disclaimers: I do not own DBZ and I don't own the little mermaid despite how cool that would be! Please don't sue you will only receive two cats that are VERY annoying and pee everywhere!
Warnings: None that I can think of, aside from the fact that Bulma will not be found in this fic, but she is mentioned in some parts.
Pairings: Gh-Tr (It can be Mirai Gohan and Mirai Trunks if you want since this is just a fairy tale fic and there are no real specifics on the characters, aside from Trunks' long hair. Just use your imagination! ^_^)
Rating: pg-13
Archive: Sure, anything's good!^_^
Feedback: Definitely! Please, yes!! I want to know if I did a good job or not writing this!
Notes: A bunch of these little stars **** Means a change in time or scenery. ''These things here indicate thoughts. These things // are used to indicate telepathy. Bra is a little older than what she should normally be. She is nine and Trunks is sixteen. Gohan is eighteen and Goten is also nine. Ch#8-?
Mermaid: Trunks
Prince: Gohan
King of the sea: Vegeta (duh)
Sea Witch: Cell (They're both creepy and weird looking)
Two Eels: Cell juniors
Sebastian: Krillin
Flounder: Flounder will just be the Turtle that hangs out with Master Roshi since he is cowardly. I would have made him Goten, but he's Gohans little brother and therefore will remain on land. I know that turtles need air to breath but lets just pretend that this one doesn't.
Most Trusted Advisor to Gohan: Yamcha
Seagull: Master Roshi (they're both nuts! Nuff said.)
Dog: Icarus (I know that Icarus is supposed to be a dragon, but I'm keeping him a dog)
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Colourful flower centre pieces were decorating every table over the white table cloths, the wedding cake was at least six feet tall with sparkling candy roses on each thick layer, and the most beautiful organ music to ever be heard was playing. It's song floating through the air while the guests all watched in awe as the prince's future spouse made his way down the aisle to meet him in his white tuxedo.
It was a beautiful, sunny day, and everyone was looking forward to the upcoming party after the wedding ceremony on the vast yacht. All except for two frowning guests that is.
Yamcha scowled lightly at Sharpner when he passed, and Bunny frowned from right beside him as she watched as well with her arms crossed. Cell ever so slightly turned his head to them and smirked as he went, knowing how badly he was angering them with the simple act.
Puar and Icarus were currently sniffing around the deck, trying to find their masters. Puar searched for any trace she could find of her master's fishy smell, but unfortunately found nothing. Icarus knew that something was wrong with his older master, so he resorted to trying to find the younger one, who was for some reason nowhere in sight.
The dog traced the smell back to a closed door, but when he whimpered, pawed, and barked at it all he got was a leash by some stupid unknown human in order to keep him quiet.
Gohan was standing at the alter, waiting patiently for his *fiancé*, so they could get this over with. While on the inside, he was screaming. Why didn't anyone notice the lack of emotion in his voice when he spoke? Or the dull look in his eyes? How come no one noticed that he wasn't acting like his usual self, or that Goten was missing and injured in the changing room and probably needed medical help?! Why wasn't anyone trying to help him?!
He could think of no reason why no one would notice these things other than the fact that they all must be complete idiots. At least Yamcha and Bunny noticed the change in him. Perhaps they could do something to help. Maybe not today, but it was the only thread of hope he could hold onto while he watched that monster walk down the aisle to meet him.
When Cell finally made it up to the alter, he immediately sent Gohan a mental command the face the priest while hooking his arm through his. He inwardly shouted at him to not touch him with pure disgust in his mental voice, but he just ignored it while smiling. It was really creepy when he smiled.
The priest performing the ceremony was a tiny old man who had to stand on a stack of books just to be able to see the bible which he was reading from, and he had extremely poor eyesight as well. It was amazing that he could see anything at all through his tiny glasses, but Cell honestly didn't care as long as the old man performed the ceremony.
"D-dearly beloved," He started with his crackling old voice.
Once again, Cell smirked. He was almost finished. Just another ten minutes and he would be done. All he had to do was ride this out and then finally take what was rightfully his. The brat and his father's kingdom!
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It seemed that no matter how fast Turtle tried to swim, or how much Trunks kicked, the yacht wasn't getting any closer and the sun was only setting faster.
"Don't worry Trunks! We're gonna make it! We're almost there!" He frantically said to his friend currently holding onto his back as he panted in exhaustion from the heavy load, but the strong current of the sea wasn't helping things out too much as they went, and they were losing hope quickly.
'Oh God, please let us get there in time! I don't want to be Cell's slave and I don't want him to marry Gohan!' Trunks silently prayed while they went. He just had to get there in time and stop that wedding, he had to!
But with how slow things were going the best he could hope for at this point was that Master Roshi would get there first and slow things down until he made it there.
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Roshi was still flying around squawking for all his feathered throat was worth. So far he had birds, dolphins, seals, other seagulls and even a few starfish following him with the help of the other fish.
He suddenly swooped over a flock of unmoving flamingos and decided that they could help out too. They simply looked up at him curiously as he and the other animals passed by, but still did nothing.
"Hey! C'mon, lets get a move on already!" He shouted at them at the top of his lungs, letting the other birds passing by explain things to them so that he wouldn't have to stop and waste any time that he so desperately needed.
When the smaller birds all explained things to them, they wasted no time in flapping their wings and taking to the sky. Every animal that lived near or in the sea respected and loved the royal family, and they all wanted to do anything they could to help the prince. Even if it meant taking on Cell himself.
Roshi continued his loud and annoying squawking as he led the way to the yacht, the sunset directly behind it and almost completely set. Just thirty more seconds and he would be there in time to stop it, but he still wasn't too sure about how Trunks was doing.
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"D-do you, Prince Gohan, take Sharpner to be your lawfully wedded husband?" The tiny, half blind old man asked while pointing at Cell when he referred to Gohan.
//NO! I DON'T!//
"I do."
Cell smirked. //Stop embarrassing yourself// He said harshly.
//Bastard!// Gohan spat back.
Cell would have mad another snide remark, but a loud and *very* annoying squawking sound cut him off. He rolled his eyes at the sound of an animal that should be shot to be put out of it's misery. 'What the hell is that?' He though while turning his head just in time to quickly duck out of the way of Master Roshi's swooping attack.
"What the fuck?!?" He cried out. But before he could even utter another curse a swarm of sparrows that were following the seagulls lead also swooped in on him and attacked. Pecking and biting and scratching for all they were worth.
The male guests all ran up to try and fend them off while the women stayed as far away from them as possible.
Yamcha and Bunny simply stood aside, watching the show in amusement while trying to hold back their laughter. Somebody up there deserved some thanks for this that was for certain.
Gohan just looked at the sight in front of him and inwardly laughed his head off. He didn't know why the all resident birds were going insane on the octopus-like creature in disguise, and frankly, he didn't care. They could peck his eyes out and he wouldn't give a damn.
Soon things proceeded to get worse/better as about a half a dozen seals jumped onboard the ship and started to fend off and bark at the guests who were trying to help Cell. They weren't hurting them or anything because they knew that these humans didn't know any better, but they still had to get them away so that the birds could finish their work on the intruder.
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When Turtle and Trunks finally made it to the ship they were both panting heavily and almost completely out of breath. Turtle from the heavy load he had to carry and the distance required to swim, and Trunks because of all the kicking he had to do in order to speed things up.
Fortunately for Turtle the physical part of his job was over, but for Trunks it was still just starting. They both stopped next to the great yacht's anchor chain for Trunks to quickly reach his hand out and climb up. At least he didn't have to kick anymore, but this was hard too!
'I'm almost there! Just a little further!' He yelled at himself to keep from letting the ache in his arms and legs get the better of him.
But the one thing that really kept him going was the sound of frantic yelling, barking, and the twittering of angry birds and seagulls. At the sound he immediately knew that Roshi had made it.
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Goten wearily opened the door that led to the to deck while trying to rub away the heavy soreness in his head. He had every intention of telling the guards that his big brother was sick and to arrest that Sharpner jerk for what he was doing to him.
Automatically he knew that he wouldn't be getting that chance once his eyes came into contact with the amazing sight before him. Hundreds of birds of all kinds were swooping around and attacking Sharpner!! There were seals everywhere barking at all of the guests, and the funniest thing was when a flock of seagulls swooped in on him and threw several starfish at his face!
He would have laughed, but then he caught sight of his brother standing at the alter. Unmoving despite the show that was currently going on, with a blank look on his face.
"Gohan!" He cried out in worry before quickly making a dash in his direction.
Unfortunately when he was about halfway there, one of the large seals saw him running and immediately got in his way to stop him, barking like mad and flapping its flippers to try and scare him off.
"What are you doing!?" He shouted at the rubbery animal, as if it would understand him, in a mixture of anger and annoyance for daring to stop him. "Move it!!" He demanded hotly. But the seal simply barked at him before pushing him away with it's head. The Animal thought that he was going to help Cell like the rest of the guests were.
Goten swiped at it for all he was worth, but the seal in front of him was far too big and strong for him to take on and get past as it shoved him over in a corner where all the other guests were.
Darting his head back and forth through the giant crowd of people to try and find a way out, he noticed with an extreme amount of surprise that Trunks was climbing up the ship and pulling himself over the rail.
"Hey, Trunks!" He called out while running over to the lavender haired teen. He'd never been as happy to see him as he was now. Puar also noticed him as she too ran off to greet her master.
The teen whipped his head to the side once he heard him intime to see the small boy headed in his direction, and his face lit up with relief. 'He could help me with this.' He thought happily as he raced up to him.
"You've gotta help my big brother!" He shouted through his gasps as he was only just able to stop in time before smashing into the teen. Puar simply purred happily as she happily rubbed up against her master. She'd missed him a great deal.
Trunks quickly nodded his head, not even noticing his kitten as he took a look around the messed up deck to try and find his love. He didn't even need to look at the sun to know how his time had almost run out, so he had to find him and *fast*!
Finally when he was sure that he would never be able to see him through the swarms of screaming people, an even higher pitched and most familiar sound met his ears. Master Roshi's squawking.
He quickly looked over to the source of the sound, and was surprised to actually see the bird trying to take on Cell himself with Gohan standing lifelessly behind them. The seagull was fiercely biting and scratching at his neck for all he was worth until his foot became caught in the seashell necklace around his neck. That monster then took the opportunity to grab him by his feathered throat and strangle him.
'OH NO! Master Roshi!!' Trunks inwardly cried out before making a dash to try and stop him from killing his good friend.
Icarus noticed what was going on between the insane bird and the evil creature that was trying to kill it, so he quickly broke away from the human who was holding him and ran for the evil looking blonde who was hurting the bird and his master.
CHOMP. Right in the ass.
"AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
SNAP.
The little chain that held the seashell containing Trunks' voice snapped when Roshi kicked all the harder to get away from him, and the seashell went flying into the air only to land and smash like glass at Trunks' feet. He couldn't help but stop in his tracks in front of the glass in the shock of what just happened.
His glowing voice flowed out like a mist and up in the air towards his throat, still singing the song that he sang the day he signed the contract with Cell.
Gohan's eyes finally became clear as he regained the control of his body with the smashing of the shell. The first thing he did was try to rub away the ache in his eyes, before looking towards the source of the beautiful song that he knew only his love could sing.
"T-Trunks?" He called out. Unsure of what he was seeing.
When his voice entered his throat, everyone was watching in awe at the sight and he couldn't help the sound that escaped his mouth as he sang the very last verse beautifully.
He immediately blushed. He hated singing in public before and and it was just as bad now with all these humans watching.
"Trunks?" Gohan called out to him again.
"Gohan!" Trunks called back, before quickly bring his hand up to his throat in the surprise that he could now speak with no problems at all. It felt weird being able to talk again after going so long without it.
"You can talk!" He cried out before running over to where he stood and sweeping him into his arms for a long awaited hug.
"Gohan get away from him!" Cell called angrily, out in hopes that he would still have some control on him. He didn't expect to hear his own voice when he spoke and his eyes widened in shock. His spell had worn off.
He then furiously whipped his head in the direction of the sun. 'I can still do it! Just. Ten. More. Seconds!'
"I'm so sorry Trunks! I love you! Not that thing over there!" Gohan explained frantically. "If I'd known what he was doing to you I would have done something!"
"I wanted to tell you Gohan." Trunks said softly with their arms still wrapped around each other.
Gohan simply smiled in the relief that he had the control of his body again and his love in his arms. He then lowered his face a little closer as Trunks reached his own head up for their kiss, all the animals watching in anticipation. At long last.
"Gohan NO!" Cell cried out.
But just before their lips could touch, Trunks let out a sharp gasp of pain, and the sound of ripping could be heard as his pants shredded down the legs to allow his own legs to fuse together and his purple tail to reform. The sun had set. They were too late.
Cell just looked at the pathetic sight before him and laughed out menacingly. Trunks could no longer stand to support himself and that human he liked so much could only help make his trip to the floor easier by holding onto him as he kneeled down next to him.
"Y-you're too late!" He laughed out gleefully. He'd nearly had a heart attack when it looked as if they were about to kiss each other, so you can imagine how happy this made him.
"Trunks, what's happening to you?" Gohan asked, his voice filled with worry as he looked at what had become of his love. He didn't change into the green scaley thing that he'd pictured earlier, but he was still fearful for him.
Trunks slowly raised his head to look at his prince in the eyes, tears streaking down his face. They were too late and he knew it. He would be Cell's slave because that was the deal he'd made. "W-we're too late Gohan." He choked out miserably. "I-I can't stay."
"YOU'RE TOO LATE!!!" Cell screamed out again, raising his hands into the air as lightning struck at them and changed him back into his black and green octopus form.
The guests all cried out in terror at the sight of the monster, and tried to get away from him as fast as they could as he practically charged down the aisle to get his prize while only using his hands.
"NO!" Gohan cried out as he quickly ran ahead to try and stop him from taking his love away. Trunks then tried to drag himself away too, but Cell easily threw Gohan aside and caught up to him with little trouble at all, grabbing him around the waist and launching the both of them on the rail of the ship.
"Let go of me! Gohan!" Trunks cried out as he struggled in his tight grip.
"No! Trunks!" Gohan cried out in an equal amount of fear as he quickly got to his feet and ran to try and stop them.
"So long, lover boy!" Cell taunted before jumping into the dark ocean with a splash, just before Gohan could reach out to stop them.
"Trunks!" He called out frantically as he looked down the side of the ship and at the rippling water, hoping to get something, *anything* for a response.
But they were gone.
To Be Continued............................
A.N: Sorry that it took so long to get this chapter out, but my disk erased again, along with the other chapter for Somewhere I Belong so that chapter will take another little longer to get out for those of you who are reading that story too. almost done with this fic now ^_^ only a few more chappies to go! Please review this and tell me what you think of it. PLEEEEEEEEEAAAAASE REVIEW!! If I don't get any reviews then I just won't finish! (Insert evil laughter here)
By: Freewater
Disclaimers: I do not own DBZ and I don't own the little mermaid despite how cool that would be! Please don't sue you will only receive two cats that are VERY annoying and pee everywhere!
Warnings: None that I can think of, aside from the fact that Bulma will not be found in this fic, but she is mentioned in some parts.
Pairings: Gh-Tr (It can be Mirai Gohan and Mirai Trunks if you want since this is just a fairy tale fic and there are no real specifics on the characters, aside from Trunks' long hair. Just use your imagination! ^_^)
Rating: pg-13
Archive: Sure, anything's good!^_^
Feedback: Definitely! Please, yes!! I want to know if I did a good job or not writing this!
Notes: A bunch of these little stars **** Means a change in time or scenery. ''These things here indicate thoughts. These things // are used to indicate telepathy. Bra is a little older than what she should normally be. She is nine and Trunks is sixteen. Gohan is eighteen and Goten is also nine. Ch#8-?
Mermaid: Trunks
Prince: Gohan
King of the sea: Vegeta (duh)
Sea Witch: Cell (They're both creepy and weird looking)
Two Eels: Cell juniors
Sebastian: Krillin
Flounder: Flounder will just be the Turtle that hangs out with Master Roshi since he is cowardly. I would have made him Goten, but he's Gohans little brother and therefore will remain on land. I know that turtles need air to breath but lets just pretend that this one doesn't.
Most Trusted Advisor to Gohan: Yamcha
Seagull: Master Roshi (they're both nuts! Nuff said.)
Dog: Icarus (I know that Icarus is supposed to be a dragon, but I'm keeping him a dog)
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Colourful flower centre pieces were decorating every table over the white table cloths, the wedding cake was at least six feet tall with sparkling candy roses on each thick layer, and the most beautiful organ music to ever be heard was playing. It's song floating through the air while the guests all watched in awe as the prince's future spouse made his way down the aisle to meet him in his white tuxedo.
It was a beautiful, sunny day, and everyone was looking forward to the upcoming party after the wedding ceremony on the vast yacht. All except for two frowning guests that is.
Yamcha scowled lightly at Sharpner when he passed, and Bunny frowned from right beside him as she watched as well with her arms crossed. Cell ever so slightly turned his head to them and smirked as he went, knowing how badly he was angering them with the simple act.
Puar and Icarus were currently sniffing around the deck, trying to find their masters. Puar searched for any trace she could find of her master's fishy smell, but unfortunately found nothing. Icarus knew that something was wrong with his older master, so he resorted to trying to find the younger one, who was for some reason nowhere in sight.
The dog traced the smell back to a closed door, but when he whimpered, pawed, and barked at it all he got was a leash by some stupid unknown human in order to keep him quiet.
Gohan was standing at the alter, waiting patiently for his *fiancé*, so they could get this over with. While on the inside, he was screaming. Why didn't anyone notice the lack of emotion in his voice when he spoke? Or the dull look in his eyes? How come no one noticed that he wasn't acting like his usual self, or that Goten was missing and injured in the changing room and probably needed medical help?! Why wasn't anyone trying to help him?!
He could think of no reason why no one would notice these things other than the fact that they all must be complete idiots. At least Yamcha and Bunny noticed the change in him. Perhaps they could do something to help. Maybe not today, but it was the only thread of hope he could hold onto while he watched that monster walk down the aisle to meet him.
When Cell finally made it up to the alter, he immediately sent Gohan a mental command the face the priest while hooking his arm through his. He inwardly shouted at him to not touch him with pure disgust in his mental voice, but he just ignored it while smiling. It was really creepy when he smiled.
The priest performing the ceremony was a tiny old man who had to stand on a stack of books just to be able to see the bible which he was reading from, and he had extremely poor eyesight as well. It was amazing that he could see anything at all through his tiny glasses, but Cell honestly didn't care as long as the old man performed the ceremony.
"D-dearly beloved," He started with his crackling old voice.
Once again, Cell smirked. He was almost finished. Just another ten minutes and he would be done. All he had to do was ride this out and then finally take what was rightfully his. The brat and his father's kingdom!
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It seemed that no matter how fast Turtle tried to swim, or how much Trunks kicked, the yacht wasn't getting any closer and the sun was only setting faster.
"Don't worry Trunks! We're gonna make it! We're almost there!" He frantically said to his friend currently holding onto his back as he panted in exhaustion from the heavy load, but the strong current of the sea wasn't helping things out too much as they went, and they were losing hope quickly.
'Oh God, please let us get there in time! I don't want to be Cell's slave and I don't want him to marry Gohan!' Trunks silently prayed while they went. He just had to get there in time and stop that wedding, he had to!
But with how slow things were going the best he could hope for at this point was that Master Roshi would get there first and slow things down until he made it there.
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Roshi was still flying around squawking for all his feathered throat was worth. So far he had birds, dolphins, seals, other seagulls and even a few starfish following him with the help of the other fish.
He suddenly swooped over a flock of unmoving flamingos and decided that they could help out too. They simply looked up at him curiously as he and the other animals passed by, but still did nothing.
"Hey! C'mon, lets get a move on already!" He shouted at them at the top of his lungs, letting the other birds passing by explain things to them so that he wouldn't have to stop and waste any time that he so desperately needed.
When the smaller birds all explained things to them, they wasted no time in flapping their wings and taking to the sky. Every animal that lived near or in the sea respected and loved the royal family, and they all wanted to do anything they could to help the prince. Even if it meant taking on Cell himself.
Roshi continued his loud and annoying squawking as he led the way to the yacht, the sunset directly behind it and almost completely set. Just thirty more seconds and he would be there in time to stop it, but he still wasn't too sure about how Trunks was doing.
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"D-do you, Prince Gohan, take Sharpner to be your lawfully wedded husband?" The tiny, half blind old man asked while pointing at Cell when he referred to Gohan.
//NO! I DON'T!//
"I do."
Cell smirked. //Stop embarrassing yourself// He said harshly.
//Bastard!// Gohan spat back.
Cell would have mad another snide remark, but a loud and *very* annoying squawking sound cut him off. He rolled his eyes at the sound of an animal that should be shot to be put out of it's misery. 'What the hell is that?' He though while turning his head just in time to quickly duck out of the way of Master Roshi's swooping attack.
"What the fuck?!?" He cried out. But before he could even utter another curse a swarm of sparrows that were following the seagulls lead also swooped in on him and attacked. Pecking and biting and scratching for all they were worth.
The male guests all ran up to try and fend them off while the women stayed as far away from them as possible.
Yamcha and Bunny simply stood aside, watching the show in amusement while trying to hold back their laughter. Somebody up there deserved some thanks for this that was for certain.
Gohan just looked at the sight in front of him and inwardly laughed his head off. He didn't know why the all resident birds were going insane on the octopus-like creature in disguise, and frankly, he didn't care. They could peck his eyes out and he wouldn't give a damn.
Soon things proceeded to get worse/better as about a half a dozen seals jumped onboard the ship and started to fend off and bark at the guests who were trying to help Cell. They weren't hurting them or anything because they knew that these humans didn't know any better, but they still had to get them away so that the birds could finish their work on the intruder.
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When Turtle and Trunks finally made it to the ship they were both panting heavily and almost completely out of breath. Turtle from the heavy load he had to carry and the distance required to swim, and Trunks because of all the kicking he had to do in order to speed things up.
Fortunately for Turtle the physical part of his job was over, but for Trunks it was still just starting. They both stopped next to the great yacht's anchor chain for Trunks to quickly reach his hand out and climb up. At least he didn't have to kick anymore, but this was hard too!
'I'm almost there! Just a little further!' He yelled at himself to keep from letting the ache in his arms and legs get the better of him.
But the one thing that really kept him going was the sound of frantic yelling, barking, and the twittering of angry birds and seagulls. At the sound he immediately knew that Roshi had made it.
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Goten wearily opened the door that led to the to deck while trying to rub away the heavy soreness in his head. He had every intention of telling the guards that his big brother was sick and to arrest that Sharpner jerk for what he was doing to him.
Automatically he knew that he wouldn't be getting that chance once his eyes came into contact with the amazing sight before him. Hundreds of birds of all kinds were swooping around and attacking Sharpner!! There were seals everywhere barking at all of the guests, and the funniest thing was when a flock of seagulls swooped in on him and threw several starfish at his face!
He would have laughed, but then he caught sight of his brother standing at the alter. Unmoving despite the show that was currently going on, with a blank look on his face.
"Gohan!" He cried out in worry before quickly making a dash in his direction.
Unfortunately when he was about halfway there, one of the large seals saw him running and immediately got in his way to stop him, barking like mad and flapping its flippers to try and scare him off.
"What are you doing!?" He shouted at the rubbery animal, as if it would understand him, in a mixture of anger and annoyance for daring to stop him. "Move it!!" He demanded hotly. But the seal simply barked at him before pushing him away with it's head. The Animal thought that he was going to help Cell like the rest of the guests were.
Goten swiped at it for all he was worth, but the seal in front of him was far too big and strong for him to take on and get past as it shoved him over in a corner where all the other guests were.
Darting his head back and forth through the giant crowd of people to try and find a way out, he noticed with an extreme amount of surprise that Trunks was climbing up the ship and pulling himself over the rail.
"Hey, Trunks!" He called out while running over to the lavender haired teen. He'd never been as happy to see him as he was now. Puar also noticed him as she too ran off to greet her master.
The teen whipped his head to the side once he heard him intime to see the small boy headed in his direction, and his face lit up with relief. 'He could help me with this.' He thought happily as he raced up to him.
"You've gotta help my big brother!" He shouted through his gasps as he was only just able to stop in time before smashing into the teen. Puar simply purred happily as she happily rubbed up against her master. She'd missed him a great deal.
Trunks quickly nodded his head, not even noticing his kitten as he took a look around the messed up deck to try and find his love. He didn't even need to look at the sun to know how his time had almost run out, so he had to find him and *fast*!
Finally when he was sure that he would never be able to see him through the swarms of screaming people, an even higher pitched and most familiar sound met his ears. Master Roshi's squawking.
He quickly looked over to the source of the sound, and was surprised to actually see the bird trying to take on Cell himself with Gohan standing lifelessly behind them. The seagull was fiercely biting and scratching at his neck for all he was worth until his foot became caught in the seashell necklace around his neck. That monster then took the opportunity to grab him by his feathered throat and strangle him.
'OH NO! Master Roshi!!' Trunks inwardly cried out before making a dash to try and stop him from killing his good friend.
Icarus noticed what was going on between the insane bird and the evil creature that was trying to kill it, so he quickly broke away from the human who was holding him and ran for the evil looking blonde who was hurting the bird and his master.
CHOMP. Right in the ass.
"AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
SNAP.
The little chain that held the seashell containing Trunks' voice snapped when Roshi kicked all the harder to get away from him, and the seashell went flying into the air only to land and smash like glass at Trunks' feet. He couldn't help but stop in his tracks in front of the glass in the shock of what just happened.
His glowing voice flowed out like a mist and up in the air towards his throat, still singing the song that he sang the day he signed the contract with Cell.
Gohan's eyes finally became clear as he regained the control of his body with the smashing of the shell. The first thing he did was try to rub away the ache in his eyes, before looking towards the source of the beautiful song that he knew only his love could sing.
"T-Trunks?" He called out. Unsure of what he was seeing.
When his voice entered his throat, everyone was watching in awe at the sight and he couldn't help the sound that escaped his mouth as he sang the very last verse beautifully.
He immediately blushed. He hated singing in public before and and it was just as bad now with all these humans watching.
"Trunks?" Gohan called out to him again.
"Gohan!" Trunks called back, before quickly bring his hand up to his throat in the surprise that he could now speak with no problems at all. It felt weird being able to talk again after going so long without it.
"You can talk!" He cried out before running over to where he stood and sweeping him into his arms for a long awaited hug.
"Gohan get away from him!" Cell called angrily, out in hopes that he would still have some control on him. He didn't expect to hear his own voice when he spoke and his eyes widened in shock. His spell had worn off.
He then furiously whipped his head in the direction of the sun. 'I can still do it! Just. Ten. More. Seconds!'
"I'm so sorry Trunks! I love you! Not that thing over there!" Gohan explained frantically. "If I'd known what he was doing to you I would have done something!"
"I wanted to tell you Gohan." Trunks said softly with their arms still wrapped around each other.
Gohan simply smiled in the relief that he had the control of his body again and his love in his arms. He then lowered his face a little closer as Trunks reached his own head up for their kiss, all the animals watching in anticipation. At long last.
"Gohan NO!" Cell cried out.
But just before their lips could touch, Trunks let out a sharp gasp of pain, and the sound of ripping could be heard as his pants shredded down the legs to allow his own legs to fuse together and his purple tail to reform. The sun had set. They were too late.
Cell just looked at the pathetic sight before him and laughed out menacingly. Trunks could no longer stand to support himself and that human he liked so much could only help make his trip to the floor easier by holding onto him as he kneeled down next to him.
"Y-you're too late!" He laughed out gleefully. He'd nearly had a heart attack when it looked as if they were about to kiss each other, so you can imagine how happy this made him.
"Trunks, what's happening to you?" Gohan asked, his voice filled with worry as he looked at what had become of his love. He didn't change into the green scaley thing that he'd pictured earlier, but he was still fearful for him.
Trunks slowly raised his head to look at his prince in the eyes, tears streaking down his face. They were too late and he knew it. He would be Cell's slave because that was the deal he'd made. "W-we're too late Gohan." He choked out miserably. "I-I can't stay."
"YOU'RE TOO LATE!!!" Cell screamed out again, raising his hands into the air as lightning struck at them and changed him back into his black and green octopus form.
The guests all cried out in terror at the sight of the monster, and tried to get away from him as fast as they could as he practically charged down the aisle to get his prize while only using his hands.
"NO!" Gohan cried out as he quickly ran ahead to try and stop him from taking his love away. Trunks then tried to drag himself away too, but Cell easily threw Gohan aside and caught up to him with little trouble at all, grabbing him around the waist and launching the both of them on the rail of the ship.
"Let go of me! Gohan!" Trunks cried out as he struggled in his tight grip.
"No! Trunks!" Gohan cried out in an equal amount of fear as he quickly got to his feet and ran to try and stop them.
"So long, lover boy!" Cell taunted before jumping into the dark ocean with a splash, just before Gohan could reach out to stop them.
"Trunks!" He called out frantically as he looked down the side of the ship and at the rippling water, hoping to get something, *anything* for a response.
But they were gone.
To Be Continued............................
A.N: Sorry that it took so long to get this chapter out, but my disk erased again, along with the other chapter for Somewhere I Belong so that chapter will take another little longer to get out for those of you who are reading that story too. almost done with this fic now ^_^ only a few more chappies to go! Please review this and tell me what you think of it. PLEEEEEEEEEAAAAASE REVIEW!! If I don't get any reviews then I just won't finish! (Insert evil laughter here)