Chapter 4: Unpleasantries

Gohan had now landed on Tiki Island, for one reason.

To train.

He knew he would have to fight Cell again soon. But he knew Cell was training as well, and he wasn't going to let the bio-android best him. Since he already mastered the first Super Saiyan transformation, he decided to master his new form.

Super Saiyan 2.

"Alright, here goes." Gohan said with complete confidence.

"HAA!" Gohan was then enveloped in a bright golden sphere, with his hair standing up and rigid with a bang in front of him. This form is very similar to the first Super Saiyan form in appearance and attainment. The difference is the power output is far greater, as speed, strength, and energy output are much higher.

"If I can try to master this form, then I might be able to stand a chance."

Soon, Gohan started his training session, kicking and punching the air in a very fast pace, as well as trying to move as fast as he can.

He knew all of this was necessary. He didn't want to increase only his power, but his durability and speed as well. He knew he would need all of those skills to go head-to-head with Cell.

Gohan then had another idea to train.

He then cupped his hands as he chanted this.

"Kaaa... meee... haaa... meee..."

A bright blue energy ball appeared in his hands, and he then shot it into the sky.

"HAAAAAAAA!" The Kamehameha Wave shot up into the sky, and then turned around, heading for Gohan's back side.

As the beam was a second away from hitting Gohan, he immediately turned around, and tried to hold off the attack, without moving in inch.

After a few seconds of holding his own, he brought the beam up into the air, disappearing off the face of the Earth.

Gohan then felt his strength increase.

"Alright, it looks like I'm making progress." But Gohan still had one thing on his mind. How was he supposed to get home? He wasn't in his home reality, and he was sure there wasn't anyone as smart as Bulma around.

But he knew that his family and friends would come looking for him. But he couldn't just leave this place, not when Cell is around.

No matter where the half-breed was, he would make sure everyone was safe.

The lovable pirate crew themselves had just encountered Captain Hook and his crew from taking away a golden cat earlier, which seemed to be valuable treasure, but they didn't know he actually found it fair and square. They just assumed he stole it, so they were now in pursuit, but it didn't seem like they were being successful, as this time, Hook was taking this seriously.

They then later found out, to their total embarrassment, that Hook got the treasure fair and square. The crew then apologized, but Hook replied he needed no such things from puny pirates. He probably had a lot of pride in himself.

They then had decided to go back to looking for some treasure. They were still thinking about Gohan though. He never really told anyone just who the other was being that landed on Crimson Isle, but they would ask him later tonight.

They were actually pretty quiet, since even though focused, they were all just thinking about their own things. Jake was thinking about what kind of treasure they could find. Izzy was thinking about Gohan, for some reason, that even she didn't know about. Cubby was just looking at his map, and Skully was just thinking about crackers.

And up above, a certain bio-android was watching over the crew, specifically Jake. He thought about taking his time with him, and then scanned his power level.

It seems the one in the blue clothing is the one Gohan has taken an interest in, but his power does not meet my expectations. Pity.

Cell had decided to take a friendly approach, by landing nearby in the trees, and wait for them to pass by.

As he waited, he then saw the appearance of the three children, and what Blake told him was indeed correct. They looked exactly just like them, as if they were identical twins.

Perhaps now would be a good time to show my perfection.

"I know you're there, Captain Hook."

Cell looked and saw the three kids and a parrot staring at him. But it looked like they couldn't see his appearance completely.

Cell then decided to play along in this conversation with Jake.

"I am not this, Captain Hook you speak of foolish child."

"Hook, you know very well you can't fool us with a voice change, so please give us back the golden cat, and we'll be on our way," Jake persuaded.

"For the last time boy, I am not, this Hook. Now be on your way!"

"Hook, please give us back the treasure you stole, and we can go."

"I am not, this Hook, and I have no treasure on me!"

"Fine then, show yourself, Captain Hook, unless you're too scared to face a child." Jake taunted. Cell knew this was the perfect opportunity to show himself to the cocky boy and decided to do so. Cell then took ten steps forward and emerged out of the trees, and once he was fully visible, the smiles on the children's faces disappeared immediately, turning into faces of pure confusion and fear.

"C-c-c-coconuts. What, is that?" Cubby asked fearfully.

"Why, I shall tell you, foolish boy, you are looking at the greatest creation to have ever stepped foot in this world."

Now the pirate crew was confused. Just what was this abomination they were staring at.

"Just... what in Never Land are you?" Jake questioned without fear, as he tried to stay strong with his friends.

"Haven't I already made myself clear? I suppose I should tell you again, seeing as you seem to be a bit more intelligent than the short imbecile. I am Cell, a being of ultimate perfection, the ultimate warrior." Cell then stopped as he sensed someone coming and he knew who it was.

Great... I should've excepted him to intervene at some point... I suppose I should make this quick then be on my way.

"And, Jake, was your name, I suppose?" Cell questioned. Jake was now more surprised as to how the creature named Cell knew his name.

"I have my sources. And for the record, this isn't anything personal," Cell smirked evilly.

Jake was now more confused than ever. When, he then felt Cell's hand hold his neck, and lift him up.

"JAKE!" Skully, Izzy and Cubby screamed as they then tried to rush in to help Jake, but not before Cell took off into the air.

Cell was now enjoying wringing the life out of Jake, as he was gagging and hacking.

"If you're wondering why I'm doing this, it isn't because I have any issues with you, I'm just doing this out of spite, and to trigger something within your friend," Jake immediately knew Gohan was the one this creature to kill.

"Please... don't," Jake gagged, as his speech was very silent.

"I'm sorry, I can't hear you well boy, over the sounds of your gagging and choking. I was expecting a bit of a challenge from you, but then again. You're just a human. And humans are weak."

Jake then reached for his Mighty Captain's sword, and then tried to hit Cell with it. But alas, the boy failed as Cell snatched the sword away from him and threw it away to the ground.

"You're starting to bore me, boy. I think it's time I dispose of you." Cell then formed a Death Beam in his finger as he prepared to fire at Jake, but he made it weaker than it would usually be, as he wanted to play with Jake a little bit more.

Cell then saw Izzy flying up to them using her pixie dust, when Cell then fired a beam at Izzy, but it missed and hit a tree, destroying it. Izzy then stopped, as she was too scared to do anything now.

"This doesn't concern you girl, so don't make me lose my patience! Otherwise, I'll make sure you see him in the afterlife as well!" Cell threatened.

"LET JAKE GO NOW! WHAT HAS HE EVER DONE TO YOU?!" Izzy yelled.

"I already told you, this isn't anything personal."

Cell then turned back to Jake.

"Now then..."

POW!

"AAAAAA!" Jake yelled in agony and pain, and due to the massive pain, he was in when the weak Death Beam fired through his chest, missing his heart, he was sent into unconscious.

"As, the sounds of agony and pain. By far, probably some of my favorite parts, but it seems you lost yourself. Even though I still want play with you, it's time I finish you off."

Cell was about to prepare the finishing Death Beam, when suddenly.

PUNCH!

Cell was punched down to the ground, dropping Jake, as he fell as well, but not before Izzy caught him in time.

Izzy looked up and saw something she never saw before.

Gohan in Super Saiyan 2. His hair standing up straight, with one bang in front of him, a yellow aura surrounding him, and some size increase in his muscles.

Izzy actually blushed a bit at that scene.

Gohan floated down to Izzy.

He then took a good like at Jake. He had a hole in his chest, with blood seeping out of it. He was unconscious and badly hurt, but nothing a Senzu Bean couldn't fix.

Fortunately, Gohan held one on him, but it was the last one. He was saving it for the fight with Cell, but he knew he could heal up himself, so he gave it to Izzy.

"Remember this? It's the Senzu bean I used to get myself back to full strength. Once he wakes up, feed this to him and he'll be good as new, for now, get yourself and the others out of here and I'll take care of Cell." And Gohan floated down to where Cell was now getting up.

"So, it seems you arrived. Good, I was starting to get bored anyway, and this would be a good time to rest my strength before our actual rematch." He then boosted up to his most powerful form so far, Super Perfect Cell.

"Just to give you a heads-up boy, let's not go overboard. We don't want to go down before our big rematch," Cell requested.

"So, what are you saying? You think I'll spare you? Well, if you think that, then you're wrong," Gohan assured.

"Well, we'll see about that. After my training, I'm certain my current power level right now is higher than yours, so we'll just see who comes out on top for our practice round."

Gohan got into a stance and readied himself.

"Say your prayers, Cell!"

"I should be saying that to you, boy! But like I said, since this is a practice match, so I'll spare you. Now let's start!"

Gohan and Cell charged in at each other, for to what Cell saw, as a practice round.