Disclaimer: I don't own DBZ. Now go leave me alone so I can deal with my pain...
A/N: Ow... Getting a gingavectomie-thingy really hurts...
Dark Psy: Of course it does, you imbecile. Your gums will now be smaller.
A/N: Yes... But... Cutting up my gums so that they're a complete wreck then fixing it all up with stitches doesn't sound like they're helping me...
Dark Psy: They are. And so am I. Let me just get rid of the blood...
A/N: Are you freaking crazy?! You're going to make me die of blood loss!
Dark Psy: -- I can't let you die.
A/N: Huh? Oh yeah! : P You're using my body as a host. And you're my dark alter ego, so... yeah...
Dark Psy: -- Get on with the story or I shall cut myself, making you bleed.
A/N: ... You need help...
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"NO!!! DAD!!!" Gohan stared in horror as his father teleported out of view to who-knew-where. "Father, come back!"
Gohan stretched out his hand, half-expecting Goku would suddenly teleport back, safe, with Cell gone, to grab his hand and reassure him that everything was fine. But nothing happened. His father did not come back. He did not grab Gohan's hand and reassure him. Goku had left his son. Gohan, finding no other options, floated slowly down to the ground and broke down crying. "Daddy... no... Come back... Please..."
He felt a hand clamp onto his shoulder. "Gohan... It's alright. Your dad will make it through. You have no reason to really cry. He's not gone forever."
"P-Piccolo... He... left..."
"In body, yes, but not in spirit, Gohan. He loves you too much to leave you all alone with no protection. His spirit is with you right now Gohan, trying to give you reassurance and love."
"R-really?"
Piccolo smiled. "You bet it, kid." Gohan turned around and hugged Piccolo as Piccolo blushed in irritation. What I do for the kid. . .
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The reporter straightened his glasses. "It seems the challenger and Cell have suddenly disappeared out of our view. Eh... What do you say about that, Mr. Satan?" He held the microphone up.
"Uh..." Mr. Satan only blinked before he noticed he was on TV. "Well, they seem to have wanted to be alone and used a plane that they concealed in the rocky land to get away from us all. Bwa ha ha!"
"I see... If so, why would they want to be alone?"
"They were too scared of me. You see, Cell wanted to get away from me because he knows I can whoop his butt to the ground and the spiky-haired man was afraid I'd show up him and his little weirdo friends."
"Indeed!" The reporter turned to the camera. "We will try searching for them across the surrounding area of the city for any sign of the two combatants. I just hope the battle hasn't ended without us!" He motioned for the cameraman and him to leave as they ran in a hurry away. Mr. Satan, his two students, and the pink-wearing lady sat around for a few seconds before they too stood up.
"What now, maestro?"
"We go back to the city and train some more so if that freak Cell shows up again, we'll give him a pounding he's never felt!" The four trooped off after the reporting crew.
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Gohan was still sad that Goku had left him. But he didn't let it show as they had the Dragonballs and were going to wish Goku back to life. Not everyone was there though. Vegeta was back at Capsule Corps watching his baby son. Chi-Chi was back at home resting while Tien and Chaoztu were in the mountains training. Mostly it was just Mr. Popo, Dende, Gohan, Bulma, Piccolo, and Future Trunks there.
"Arise, mighty Shenron, and grant us our wish!" Bulma exclaimed (she had arrived earlier) as the Dragonballs glowed and out came Shenron majestically.
"Who has summoned me?"
"I did," Bulma said.
"What is your wish? For I shall grant you any one wish that is within my power."
"We wish that Goku comes back to life!"
Shenron hovered for a moment, not speaking, his eyes glowing red. When his eyes stopped glowing, he said, "I can not grant that wish."
"Huh? Why?" Bulma asked as she glanced at Dende, who had his head down as though he screwed up.
"The one known as Goku is not dead."
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A/N: I am no longer A/N. I am Psy.
Dark Psy: ... Good for you...
Psy: Shut up. Anyway, another short chapter, yes, but that is just a cliffhanger I can't miss.
Dark Psy: Can I go now?
Psy: Uh... no...
Dark Psy: And just why not?
Psy: I'm controlling my body!
Dark Psy: Our body...
Psy: Meh. Whatever!
Dark Psy: ... You have made a dangerous enemy today...
Psy: Huh? Say what? Oh well. Who cares? Preview:
"Goku lives in a surreal realm between life and death."
Suddenly a huge labyrinth appeared behind the figure as Goku could see it went on for miles and miles beyond.
And with that he entered into one of the most dangerous places he would ever be.