"Dragonball AS: Ultimate Cell Saga"

Chapter 81- "Assimilation"

By- Tiny

Juuhachi and her husband, as well as the other humans who had been around when she first showed up, were speeding towards the location of the bio-android Cell's energy signature. Something was wrong with it, Juuhachi could feel as much, and she had a sinking feeling that somehow her twin brother was involved with the whole, messed-up situation. Krillin was not worried, he never was much anymore thanks to his increased power as what he had dubbed the "Legendary Super Human" stage, where his white hair resembled that of a SSJ3 and a white tail waved behind him. Still, one could tell that he was at the very least nervous about facing off against Cell again, no matter his strength.

The other humans were edgy as well, their aura's radiating uncertainty and even fear of their revived nemesis, but Juuhachi was not in the least afraid of the monstrous bio-android. Granted, the four human's were all more powerful than she could hope to be now but she still had no fear of what lay ahead, for the fact that she had learned long ago not to let an enemy see you sweat. If you did, then you were as good as dead before the first punch was even thrown, and thus she didn't show any kind of emotion as they rapidly closed in on Cell's location.

"Did you guys feel that?" Yamcha asked, sensing a massive energy increase, "It's huge! Even Goku didn't have that kind of power at his disposal!"

"Yeah, I can sense it now," Krillin gulped, "But that feels like Gohan. When did he get so powerful? And how?"

"What does it matter when or how?" Chautzu interrupted, speeding up a bit, "The facts is that he is that strong and in comparison Cell is nothing more than a pitiful weakling! I'd say that works into our favor."

"I'm with Chautzu on this one guys," Tien agreed, "Maybe we should head back now and keep an eye on the people at the Lookout..."

"It won't do you any good," Juuhachi butted in, "They're all dead."

Everyone's jaws nearly dropped in shock when they heard that, but as they all stretched out their senses to the most holy of grounds on the planet, they could feel that it was true. All of the people who were too weak to handle these new arrivals had been at the Lookout, including Dende and Mr. Popo, but also two of the human men's wives and grandkids. It felt for a minute as though their hearts were going to stop beating, causing their bodies to die along with their spirits, but that depression changed to rage almost as quickly as it came.

Juuhachi could only watch in wonder as four streaks shot past her at top speed, knocking the cyborg for a loop as they headed at near impossible speeds towards Cell's location. She hadn't bothered to mention that the one who had killed those at the Lookout was already did, but she didn't really think it would matter in the state they were in at the moment. They were men on a mission, a mission that would mean the death of their old nemesis if they had anything to say about it, and even Juuhachi knew that trying to reason with them now would do no good.

She did know that it was probably a mistake to tell them about the people at the Lookout, but it would have been something they needed to know eventually regardless and figured it was better now than later. The cyborg was upset as well, since her granddaughter and great-grandson's were all on the Lookout when it was destroyed by the alien warrior Kold, but was thankful that their death had been quick. Had their suffering been drawn out any more then it was already, then the Kurudo-jin probably wouldn't have lived long enough to face off against the now departed Goku.

"You had just better prepare yourself Cell," Juuhachi snarled, shooting off after her husband, "I know that it is your fault that nearly all of my family is dead and I can promise you, you're ass is going to suffer dearly before the end!!!"

Cell had never experienced such pain as he felt now, the energy Gohan was putting into his blows more painful then even the bio-android's first death and equally as humiliating. He had shown up the strongest being on the planet, a god amongst the pitiful mortals of this planet, and now here he was yet again, being thrashed by the same man who had done him in the first place. It was maddening to be put through this kind of shame again in one's lifetime, but even more so that it was the same man doing it after Cell had been told the scholarly Saiya-jin had gotten soft.

Clearly that was not the case, however, as Gohan drove yet another powerful blow into the bio-android's middle, causing a small spurt of blood to shoot up into the air just before another fist rammed into his face. The pain from the individual attacks was excruciating, making the torture some of the ogres enforced in Hell look like a joke in comparison. Cell should have known better then to piss the man off by killing his father, the ever-so heroic Son Goku, but in his egocentrism he had awakened the savage beast that was Gohan's Saiya-jin nature. And boy, was that side of him mad!

"Had enough yet, bastard?" Gohan almost growled, "Because I don't think I've made you suffer enough just now. No, you will never have suffered enough for what you've done to my family!"

"I merely defended myself and won, something they would have done in the same position," Cell defending, trying not to sound afraid even though it was visibly clear that he was terrified of the hybrid, "What did I do that was so wrong?"

"You have taken my father from his family twice, that's what!" Gohan roared, his aura flaring up again, "And if it's the last thing I ever do, I am going to make you suffer for all the pain you have inflicted upon my family!"

Cell backed off yet again, realizing that the Saiya-jin was about to attack again, but stopped moving when he looked up to see four very familiar and yet incredibly powerful human's land around Gohan. The bio-android recognized them instantly as the human's from when he had first arrived on the planet, even though he figured they would have died by now, but it was quite clear that that was not the case. In fact, the four of them looked just as young and limber as they had back then when they first fought him, only their power increase making the situation different.

He was still staring in disbelief at the four humans when another, undetectable energy source landed on the ground, her now long blonde hair hanging loosely just below her waist as she glared at Cell. The woman that had arrived was clad in a pair of tight fitting black jeans and a blue tanktop with the word 'bitch' written across the chest, her cold blue eyes glaring like daggered into Cell's very soul. Were he anyone else the sight would have made Cell shiver, but he wasn't anyone else and instead and just crossed his arms before spreading out in a large smirk.

"Your time has come, Cell," Tien snarled, "You are going to die for all that you have done to the people of this planet, including having our families killed!"

"Yeah, so you should really just give up pal," Yamcha snickered, falling into stance, "If you want mercy to even be considered, that is..."

"I don't think so, but I don't think I will be the one losing tonight anyway," Cell laughed maniacally, "Something has just come to my attention that will turn this fight into my favor."

"Oh yeah?" Krillin cocked his head, "And what might that be?"

"THIS!" Cell roared, just before he disappeared thanks to Goku's instant transmission technique.

Everyone was so busy looking around for the bio-android that nobody noticed as he rematerialized just behind Juuhachi, stretching his tail out to absorb her into his very being once more. The rush of power he received as she went in was tremendous, feeling a lot like when he had first absorbed Juunana, and the bio-android could feel his body begin to change. Leaning forward to release all of this new power, Cell let out a bloodcurdling scream of absolute pain mixed with rage as his voice alerted the other's to his location, their eyes lighting up with horror as he began to change yet again.

"Holy shit!" Krillin gulped, "We're all doomed...'

High up in the heavens, far beyond even the reach of the Supreme Kai's world, a Kaio-shin dressed in casual clothing sat perched in front of a flat view screen, which played the events of the day all over. He had just finished monitoring Nameksei when Earth came onto the screen, revealing a very angry and powerful bio-android beginning another transformation in power. The sight of him made the Kaio-Shin positively sick to his stomach, but he had not time to reflect on that as he threw on a jacket of sorts and teleported to the Grand Kai's world.

"This is a disturbing situation," the Kaio-Shin mused, "And disturbing situation's call for equally disturbing solutions..."

NEXT TIME: It looks as though Cell is going to absorb Juuhachi, now more powerful than ever before, but what kind of monster will emerge from the ashes when this assimilation is complete? More importantly, will the transformed Son Gohan be able to take down such a powerful foe on his own, especially after he learns of the demise of his relatives? Also, what is the Ultimate Kaio-Shin doing at the Grand Kai's planet? Find out in the next installment of Dragonball AS!!!!!!!!!