It's not your fault- Angel of Misery.
Hello! Here's another chapter! Sorry if it's taking awhile, but I have school as well, and exams are coming up. Well, not really, but I DO need the study for them. So you'll have to wait awhile longer for updates. In any case, it's hard to think up ideas for these upcoming chapters. I want Cell to be 'ok' around Sariell, but to get angry with her as well. Well, lets just see how this chapter turns out, ok?
I do not own Dragon Ball Z . I only own Sariell and Cell. No, wait...-checks script- this just in. I do not own Cell. Rats!
"Talking"
thinking/remembering/something significant
Chapter 11: Their First Day.
Sariell sat on a mountain, watching Cell make his arena for the Cell Games. A faint blush crept over her face as she admired his perfect form. She was awfully glad his tail didn't seem to be able to absorb anything anymore; if this whole idea of hers backfired, at least she wouldn't be absorbed.
Sariell slowly walked down to the arena now that Cell had finished. As soon as she stepped foot inside the ring, he said, "So you're still here."
As soon as she landed next to him, he said, "So you're still here."
She giggled, "Oh, is my presence upsetting you?"
He looked at her sideways, "I still don't understand why you want to be staying with me."
"Ah well. You will by the end of these 10 days." Sariell said knowingly, doing some stretches.
"About the tournament." Cell said suddenly and she turned to face him, "Yeah?"
"Are you entering?" He questioned.
"That would be a stupid thing to do, I'd have to fight you!" Sariell laughed but then paused. "Unless...you're suggesting I enter and aid you."
Cell said nothing, there was no need. She shook her head, "Nope, no can do."
"Why not?" He frowned.
"Look, Cell. I like you heaps, but I'm not going to hurt people because you tell me to." Sariell replied.
Cell looked up at the sky, then the ground and finally back at her, "What if the Z fighters were going to destroy me? Would you step in then?"
"Of course I would..." Sariell said softly and Cell became aware that she was now awfully close to him.
He turned so his back faced her.
She began laughing so he spun around, "What?"
She giggled, "Why Cell! I do believe you're blushing!"
"Don't be stupid! Androids don't blush." Cell snapped.
Sariell looked in her pockets and brought out a small mirror, "Take a look then, oh mighty android."
Cell snatched it and spun around, looking at his reflection. Curse the devil, the little brat's right! How can I, the mighty Cell, be blushing? It's a form of embarrassment. What do I have to be embarrassed about!
"Can I have my mirror back now?" Sariell laughed.
Cell turned around and threw it at her. She yelped as it hit her in the face, leaving a mark where the mirror had broken.
He turned around, feeling something he was sure must be guilt. Guilt...I don't feel 'guilt' either. It's her own fault!
Sariell spun away from Cell and sat at the edge of the arena, cursing under her breath.
Cell looked over at her for a moment and then down at the ground. I can't believe that she's making me feel guilty! Stupid half human! But, I suppose if I don't make peace, she could get angry. And then she could use that hidden power on me and THAT is all I need right now...
Cell walked over to Sariell who glared at him and went back to what she was doing.
Cell had to ask, "What are you doing?"
She glared again, but answered, "When you threw that mirror, it shattered, didn't it? Now I have a sliver of glass or whatever in my face. I'm trying to get it out so it doesn't cause infection."
Cell shook his head, "Well, you will get me mad."
Sariell began muttering under her breath again. Cell chuckled, grabbed her arm forcefully and yanked her to her feet.
Sariell blinked in surprise and for the first time since meeting Cell, doubt ran through her. What if her plan wasn't working? Fear began to build up.
Cell took her head in one hand and his other hand dug it's finger nails into the cut wound.
Sariell yelped in pain, but Cell ignored her. After some time, he produced a sliver of glass. "There."
She looked at it and then at Cell and then back at the glass, "...why?"
"I can't have you getting infections, now can I?" He tsked. "You shouldn't carry glass objects, what, with all the fighting you Saiyans do."
Sariell shifted awkwardly at being so close to Cell. He noticed, "Do I make you uncomfortable?"
"Of course not. Don't be stupid." Sariell muttered but all the same, Cell could see she was getting nervous. After all, he should have let her go by now.
"If you say so..." He let her go and she stumbled back, disappointment flashing on her face before concealing it.
"Cell?" Sariell said suddenly as he turned to walk back to the centre of the ring.
"What?" He turned slowly.
"Eh...I just realized. 10 days...it's a long time. I'm going to get hungry." Sariell replied.
"Your point?" Cell said coldly.
She looked at the ground, "Can I go get some food?"
"Oh alright..." Cell rose into the air.
"You're going too?" Sariell blinked.
"You leave this ring and you'll be snapped up faster than Goku eats noodles. You were seen on TV. No doubt you'll be recognized..." Cell said simply.
Sariell scowled, "Oh, alright." She rose into the air as well, "Let's get some food then."
She took off, Cell close behind. She was aware that he was watching her closely, as if expecting her to run off. As if...
After some time, she landed in an abandoned town, "Hey wait. Wouldn't this be stealing if we took food without paying?"
"Oh, get a spine, girl." Cell snorted and began walking through the ghost like town.
Sariell rolled her eyes and followed.
After some time, they found a grocery shop. Cell shoved her inside, "Get some stuff. Preferably packed stuff, so it won't go off..."
"Yes, sir!" Sariell saluted and walked inside.
So eerie, Sariell thought. There was no one around at all. Or at least she thought.
As she was selecting some potato chips, she heard a footstep. It couldn't be Cell, she had come to know his energy pattern too well.
"Hello?" She called slowly. There was a pause but then the footsteps came closer.
She turned Super Saiyan and jumped out, ready to smack the intruder. But she slipped and fell when she saw who it was. "Trunks?"
"Hey. I didn't expect to find you here." He replied, helping her up.
"What are you doing here?" She questioned.
"Goku asked me to see if there were any survivors here. And...when I sensed you were here as well, I guess I just wanted to see how you were." Trunks admitted.
"Oh. I'm fine." Sariell took a step back.
"You know, Goku and the others...they said you could come back, if you wanted." Trunks continued, advancing on Sariell.
"No thanks. I'd rather stick with Cell." She turned to go but cringed as Trunks placed a hand on her shoulder, "But, Goku really wants to see you."
"I said no, Trunks!" Sariell yelled and he yelped, bringing his hand back. Sariell had burnt it in her anger.
"I'm sorry about that. But I'm not going back there. They don't want me. They just want my power on their side." Sariell replied apologetically.
Trunks stayed where he was, but spoke, "Yes, that is one of the reasons why Goku wants you to come back. But that's not all of it."
Sariell ignored him and pushed her power level up high.
Outside, Cell was waiting impatiently when he felt the power increase. The half Saiyan's probably slipped on a banana peel, knowing her...however, it was then he sensed Trunks and blinked. Oh no you don't!
Back inside, Sariell kept backing up. Trunks kept following her. Suddenly, she backed into Cell. "Oh, there you are!"
"Did you get the food?" He snapped. She shook her head, "Trunks stopped for a chat."
"Well, he can go now, can't you Trunks?" Cell demanded.
Trunks considered. I would like to take Sariell away from that creep, but Goku already has his own plan...
"Alright. But this isn't the end of it, Cell..." Trunks walked out.
"Thanks for not hurting him." Sariell beamed.
Cell looked at her, confused and then nodded, "There's no need for bloodshed now...one less person to fight me. Now gather the food."
"Uh huh." Sariell darted off and this time Cell stayed close.
Much later...
Sariell dropped the food at some corner of the ring and yawned. Her mouth snapped shut for a moment, "Oh darn! I forgot bedding!"
"Forgot what?" Cell frowned.
"Bedding! Like, blankets. A pillow, maybe. Darn...I'm going to get cold..." Sariell muttered, already shivering. It was getting late and the night air was growing chilly.
"Honestly..." Cell looked up, "Why didn't you think of that while we were there?"
"I forgot. I was happy to see Trunks, and then I got annoyed at him. So...I forgot." Sariell hung her head in apology.
"You'll just have to freeze then." Cell snapped, going to the middle of the ring.
Sariell looked at him, and then at her food. She sniffed, unshed tears making her vision blurry. No, I'm not going to get upset...
Cell was trying to mediate when he first heard it. It was soft, so he couldn't understand what it was. It finally dawned on him that it was singing. But where was it coming from? He looked left and right and finally settled on Sariell. He walked a little closer to hear what she was singing.
"Just lay it all down...
'put your face into my neck, and let it fall out...'
'I know, I know, I know...'
'I knew before you'd gone home...'
He got closer to get a better look of her. A single tear had slid down her cheek, but she was smiling and continued to sing.
"This world you're in now...'
'it doesn't have to be alone, I'll get there somehow...'
'cause I know, I know, I know...'
'when even springtime feel cold...'
Cell felt a rush of emotions, some he knew quite well, and some he couldn't explain. Sariell had gotten to her feet, probably to sing better. Cell slowly wrapped his arms around the youth.
Sariell blinked in surprise, "Cell?"
"Have you noticed you're not cold anymore?" Cell replied slowly.
Sariell nodded, "Why is that?"
"Probably my android body. I hardly ever feel the cold." Cell explained.
"Oh. Thank you?" She said hesitantly.
"Keep singing." He urged.
"Why?" Sariell tilted her head.
"It makes me feel good. And you have a beautiful voice. So keep singing." Cell continued.
Sariell's face flushed with embarrassment at the comments, but kept singing, happiness radiatingall around her.
"But I will learn…to breathe,'
'this ugliness you see…'
'so we can both be there, and we can both share the dark…'
'and in our honesty'
'together we will rise'
'out of our night minds and into the light at the end of the fight…"
She took a deep breath as she finished.
"What was that?" Cell questioned.
She giggled, "Not like you'd know it, but it was called 'Night minds' by Missy Higgins. I like the sound of it, and besides, it reminds me of you."
"It does?" Cell frowned.
"Yeah. It's talking about someone being alone, but they don't have to be. I want to help you, Cell. I don't want you to be alone all the time." Sariell said softly.
Cell didn't answer, just rested his head on top of hers.
"Good night." She yawned.
Long after she had fallen asleep, Cell murmured, "Sleep tight...Sariell."
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Well, that's the end. Kind of corny, I know. But tell me your ideas! Review! The next one you will REALLY love, I assure you. I like that Missy Higgins song, and it really does kind of suit Sariell and Cell's situation. I do not own Missy Higgins either, ok? Ok! REVIEW!
Chapter 12: Goku's plan in Action.