Chapter 30: Kick It Up A Notch

Goku flew over to Cell and they talked a moment. But from our distance, I knew, we couldn't hear them talk if they didn't want us to hear. That's why I was so open with my conversation with Cell, I kept it low tone so the others wouldn't hear.

"Katie." Trunks sat beside me.

"Trunks, I missed you."

"Goku told me. And, I missed you, too." He didn't blush this time.

I got up and walked toward the edge of the hilltop to see the fight, Trunks following. The rest of our little group was watching as well. Goku was smiling the whole time, and Cell had that same old smirk on his face. How I wish I could wipe it off his face.

Cell had disappointed me. I tried to save him, but I knew it was a long shot. He was just too stubborn and evil. He was almost like Goku's evil twin in a sense, except for the fact that they aren't the same species.

The fight was great, but Goku was tiring, and Cell was, too, at this power level. There was a brief stop and I saw Goku look toward the hill. He shouted to Gohan.

"What!" Yamcha cried.

"Goku, that's crazy!" Trunks yelled.

"Come on, son. It's your turn! And it will be the last round of the tournament." I clearly heard Goku yell.

"Whatever you say, dad." Gohan turned to us for a last-minute reassurance, then he purposely faced me.

"Just do your best, and don't get cocky." He nodded and went out.

"Kakorot's crazy if he thinks that boy can defeat Cell."

"Really, then why didn't you go?" I asked.

"Because I want to see if that oaf Kakorot could finish Cell. I'll be known as the one who defeated the best, whoever wins." Vegeta replied.

Gohan took off his cape he was wearing in Piccolo's honor and flew to meet his dad and Cell. Goku came back and watched with pride as Gohan fought and fought well.

"I never thought a child could be such a challenge." Cell said to Gohan.

"I warn you to stop this now. This fight is pointless. All it will do is hurt others. Ever since I was young, I've had problems with my temper. I'd get into fights and loose control of my strength. People always got hurt. And I don't want that to happen again, even though I know that's why my dad wanted me to fight you."

"Interesting monologue, but does it ring true? I'll have to find out." then Cell moved his tail around and basically laid some eggs.

"He's laying eggs like the Namekians do!" I cried, only now realizing the true danger of the Cell JR's.

"What's happening?"

"Everyone on your guard!" I shouted. The others obeyed instantly and we all watched in horror as the eggs burst open and ten mini-Cells popped out, colored blue instead of green. Gohan was in shock as the Cell Jr.'s came at us, attacking the nearest person.

Android 16, Trunks, Vegeta, Goku, Tien, and Krillen all had at least one Cell jr. to deal with. They seemed to be staying away from me at the moment, and I knew it was because Cell wanted me intact for later.

"Sorry to disappoint you, Cell, but I'm a Sayjin, and I'm going to fight." I launched at the nearest Cell Jr.'s which were attacking Krillen. I kicked them away with ease, even though I wasn't in SSJ form. I didn't have time to power up before another came at me, and in an instant three more Cell Jr.'s were attacking me. I couldn't sense much Ki from the others, and it was 16 who saved me. He blasted them off, and they turned to him.

"Thanks." But I don't know if he heard me, because then all ten Cell Jr.'s attacked him.

It was a scary sight, but before any of us could attempt to help him, 16 was ripped limb-from-limb. His head was now a soccer ball for the little monsters. One of them kicked his head and it rolled all the way down the hill near Gohan's feet. Gohan's eyes were wide, but he was still in shock. He was trying to hold back his anger.

"That's right, Gohan. Let it all out. Show me your true power and get angry with me!" Cell called.

I battled on against the Cell Jr.'s, trying to gain strength to make it to SSJ so I could stand a better chance against them. It was hard, but I made it to SSJ and blasted the Cell Jr.'s. They seemed surprised but not scared as Trunks, Vegeta, Goku, and I faced off with them. The others could barely stand, so it was up to us, though weak as we were.

But before we could start, a power of immense proportions erupted and we turned to see Gohan, SSJ2.