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by windstorm16

All my deleted/discontinued stories are here, open for anyone who wants to adopt them or try the ideas out for themselves. Anyone who wants to adopt story must discuss their ideas beforehand.

21. Chapter 21

Hello all Storm here with a new story idea from "The Sith'ari"! Nothing else much to say other than hope you enjoy the idea. So, without further ado.

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'It feels good to be home.' Moori, the new Namekian Grand Elder, thought as he and his people appeared on New Namek, having been teleported here from Earth, thanks to Porunga.

Granted, it wasn't their original home, but looking around, Moori could see everyone was happy at seeing how similar it was to the original Namek. And now they could begin rebuilding their villages and homes, to truly make New Namek their home.

'And then we can once again divide up and safeguard the Dragon Balls." Moori thought, looking at the now stone Dragon Balls, lying dormant after all three wishes were used.

Pushing those thoughts aside, for the moment, Moori turned to address his people, so they could begin deciding where to set up the new villages.

Though unknown to Moori and the rest of the Namekians, they had taken some hitchhikers along with them to their planet. Mini Capsule Bots, no bigger than flies, attached themselves to the Namekian's clothing, having hidden themselves in spots where they wouldn't be spotted.

What all the bots had in common, was a logo painted them on.

A red ribbon with two R's inside it.

*Timeskip – One Year*

A year has passed, since the Namekians had arrived on New Namek, and they have made the most of their time. They have already succeeded in setting up outposts for where the villages will be built, built several buildings, and begun growing crops.

Now though, the Dragon Balls were once again active, meaning it was time to divide them amongst the tribes. This had all the Namekians gather together, so they could decide which tribes would receive which a Dragon Ball. Unfortunately, due to one of the tribes being wiped out by Vegeta, and thus weren't revived with the rest of the Namekians, they had to decide which tribe would look after two Dragon Balls.

However, before the Elders could begin discussing this, the Capsule Bots suddenly activated and flew off the Namekians.

"What? Are those Capsules?" Moori said, frowning recognizing the devices from their time on Earth, but was confused as to why they were here.

Though their confusion quickly turned to fear and horror, when the Capsules activated and released their contents. That being massive white and black Androids, with glowing lights in the black voids of their chests, with the Red Ribbon Army logo on them.

Immediately, the Namekian fighters jumped in front of the Elders ready for a fight, only for the Androids to quickly subdue them and the Elders. The fighters tried struggling against the Androids, only to be met with painful shocks shooting through their bodies.

Knowing they couldn't escape; the Elders and fighters could only watch helplessly as more Androids arrived, with the rest of the Namekians. Once all the Namekians were gathered together and restrained, one of the Androids moved in front of them as its eye glowed blue, before releasing a hologram of an elderly man.

The man had slightly tanned skin, blue eyes, a large bushy white mustache, and long hair. He also has a Red Ribbon Army logo located on the hat. His clothing is black, with orange sections at the upper arms, and light yellow sleeves at the lower arms. His pants are dark brown, and his shoes are black and white.

"Who, who are you?" Moori questioned, angry that once again, his people were being held captive and threatened by a mad man.

"My name is Dr. Gero, a Scientist of the once illustrious Red Ribbon Army. These Androids you see before you are of my own creation, the Meklords, created specifically for the purpose of restraining you Namekians." Said Gero, before looking towards the Dragon Balls and smirking.

"Why are you here? What purpose could you have to attack us?" Said Moori, knowing it involved the Dragon Balls by the way Gero was looking at them.

"Hm, I suppose I could tell you; since it won't really matter in a few moments, anyway. You see, as I said I was a Scientist of the Red Ribbon Army, working to create powerful Androids all with the goal of collecting the Dragon Balls on Earth, and use them to conquer the world. Unfortunately, the Red Ribbon Army was destroyed many years ago by someone you all are quite familiar with, the Saiyan, Son Goku. He attacked the Red Ribbon Army, killing everyone, including my son!" Gero shouted, with his rage spiking at the mention of the man who murdered his son, with the Meklords shocking the Namekians as a result of the Doctor's anger.

Taking a moment to regain his calm composure, Gero addressed the Namekians again.

"After that, I spent years plotting my revenge against Son Goku, wanting to have him watch as I crush everything he cares for, before killing him. For years, I have studied him and his allies, collecting DNA samples from them all to create the ultimate Androids, that would succeed in ending him, once and for all. And I did, by creating two such Androids, with one of them being made from the DNA of the Saiyans, Raditz, Vegeta, Nappa, Goku himself, and his own son, Gohan. Programmed with the knowledge of all their attacks and fighting styles, a being born with a single purpose, to fight. One of my Ultimate Androids will soon be complete, or at least he will be, once I use the Dragon Balls, then with my wishes granted, I will begin adding the mechanical parts." Gero explained, much to the Namekians horror at the thought of such a creature being created, even worse with whatever wish Gero will make.

"You're insane, if you'd ever think we'd help you, or betray our friends on Earth!" One of the warriors shouted, only to grunt in pain, when the Meklord tightened its grip.

"Funny, I don't remember saying I needed your help." Gero retorted, before his holographic body walked over to the Dragon Balls.

Then to the Namekians growing shock and horror, Gero raised his hands and spoke in perfect Namekian. Given Gero had more than enough time on Earth to study their language, as well as through his capsule drones on New Namek, it was easy for him to learn to speak the Namekian language.

After Gero had recited the password, the Dragon Balls glowed brightly, before Porunga emerged from them. With the dragon's appearance, Gero nodded to his Meklords, causing the Androids to once again shock the Namekians, this time hard enough to knock them all unconscious.

With that done, Gero looked up at Porunga.

"Dragon, my three wishes are these! I wish for Android 22 to become immortal, for his immortality to never able to be taken away, and the memories of everyone, besides myself, to forget this ever happened!" Gero commanded, with Porunga's eyes glowing as he granted all three wishes.

"Your wishes have been granted!" Porunga stated, before vanishing, while the Dragon Balls turned to stone once again.

Nodding in satisfaction, Gero's holographic body vanished, while the Meklords released the unconscious Namekians. Their job completed, the Androids flew up into space, before self-destructing, ensuring no evidence of them or their master being on New Namek would ever be found, aside from the knocked out Namekians, of course.

*Timeskip – Age 767*

'Damn it all!' Gero thought as he ran into his lab and sealed the door.

He didn't expect the Z-Fighters to have gotten that strong from when Frieza arrived three years ago. Even worse, with that strange golden form Goku and Vegeta had, they have surpassed any level of power Gero could have conceived, given how quickly Android 19 was destroyed. He even lost his right hand, as well.

Not wanting to risk engaging Vegeta in that state, Gero had chosen to flee to his lab, where he could release Androids 17 and 18.

'Those fools may have become stronger than I anticipated, but I have already made the proper improvements to 17 and 18, strong enough to handle the so-called Super Saiyan form that Goku and Vegeta have achieved.' Gero thought, having initially assumed that Super Saiyan form he overheard Goku's friends talk about, before the said Saiyan returned to Earth, as a higher power level that Goku achieved with his Kaio-Ken, rather than a new form.

He would have chosen to use Android 22, but Gero hasn't gotten around to programing him to obey his orders yet, so he's using 17 and 18 instead. Going over to the console, Gero opened the pods containing the twin Androids.

Android 17 is a fair-skinned young man, with a similar appearance to his fraternal twin sister. He is average in height, though slightly taller than his sibling, with a slim frame and lean-built. He has straight shoulder-length black hair that parts above his forehead, thin eyebrows, and narrow blue eyes. Like most of Gero's Androids, 17 had gold hoop earrings in each ear. He also wore an orange bandanna around his neck, over a short sleeve black shirt with the Red Ribbon Army's logo on the left of his chest, which had a long-sleeve, white shirt underneath it. Along with a belt to hold up his medium blue jeans, which have a tear just above the knee of the left leg, and blue/white sneakers with green socks under them.

Android 18 is a slender, curvy and beautiful woman of above-average height and fair complexion. She has shoulder-length blonde hair, that parts over her left temple, which she generally keeps tucked behind her ear. Like her brother, she also possessed gold hoop earrings. She was wearing a blue denim vest and skirt, with the Red Ribbon logo on the back of the vest, with dark blue tights, a brown belt, brown boots, and a black shirt that has white and black striped long sleeves.

"Oh wow, you finally let us out, Doc. About time." 17 said, rolling his shoulders, pleased at finally being let out of the pod.

"And it looks like he wants us to clean up another mess." Stated 18, looking at the door, where she could hear the Z-Fighters trying to break in.

"Oh be quiet, both of you! I let you out to kill those fools, before they can kill us, like they did with Android 19! Now do it!" Gero ordered.

"Wait, wait, wait, hang on. Did you actually use that fat clown, the one with the absorption unit to fight them? I thought that was a joke!" 17 said, amused that Gero actually used that thing.

"Well, clearly it was, it's dead now. Not that surprising, given it didn't have infinite energy units, like us." Said 18, knowing they were superior to 19, given they didn't need to absorb energy, or worry about running out.

Their attention then turned to the door, where they could hear the Z-Fighters arguing.

"And I'm about to put my hand 200 miles upside your head!"

"That doesn't make any sense!"

"Those idiots do realize we can hear them, right." 18 said, knowing they'd be screwed if she, or her brother, just blasted them right now.

"Just hurry up and kill them all already! Or else you're going back in the pods!" Gero threatened, as he pulled out his Remote Shut Down Switch.

"Oh you mean…this remote." 17 said, quickly swiping the remote from Gero, before crushing it, much to Gero's worry and fear, as now he had no way of controlling them.

"Sorry old man, but we aren't going back in those pods, ever again." Stated 18, while smirking.

Just then, the door was blasted open, allowing Vegeta, Trunks, Krillin, Piccolo and Tien to enter the lab.

"Alright, so where are the real androids?" Vegeta demanded.

"That's them." Said Trunks, pointing at 17 and 18, his nerves rising at seeing the monsters that destroyed his future.

"Wow…I'm completely underwhelmed. You upgraded us to deal with these idiots?" 17 asked, while Trunks was horrified to hear that the Androids had been upgraded.

"And you need to get rid of them!" Gero shouted, annoyed that they just wouldn't kill the Z-Fighters already.

"Yeah, yeah, we'll get to it. But how about first you tell us about these guys, 16 and…22?" 18 said with a raised brow, given she didn't see 21 anywhere.

'Wh-what?! More Androids?!" Trunks shouted, now officially terrified that not only were 17 and 18 upgraded, but now there were two more Androids he's never seen before.

What else could go wrong?!

"Wow Doc, did all your time cooped up in the lab make you forget how to count? Here I'll help, it goes 21 and then 22, ya understand?" 17 mocked, much to Gero's anger at the insult to his intelligence.

"Of course I know that! But I hit a roadblock in perfecting Android 21, and had to scrap her, for now anyway." Gero said, while muttering the last part, as he intended to complete 21, when he could.

"Huh. And what exactly makes them so special?" 18 asked, curious as what was different about Androids 21 and 22.

"Androids 21 and 22 are the apex of my brilliance, the first in the generation of Super Androids. Being Infinite Energy Androids and possessing Energy Absorption units, they will be unstoppable." Gero said, pleased at having created the ultimate Androids.

Of course, there was also Cell, but he wasn't going to mention that one yet, given it was nowhere near completion.

"Ohoho, now we definitely gotta release the big guy!" 17 said, wanting to meet 22 himself, and see how strong he was.

"Definitely, I'm also curious to see what 16 is capable of, as well." Stated a smirking 18, much to Gero's horror.

"No don't! Android 16 is highly unstable and can never be released without going nuclear! And I haven't finished programming Android 22!" Gero said, not wanting Android 16, which he created in the likeness of his son, to fight and risk being destroyed.

While Android 22 hasn't been programmed to be loyal to Gero, nor with the desire to kill Goku, yet.

"Ah, that's funny, that you think you can stop us." 18 retorted, as she moved to open the pods.

"I said no, you insubordinate cre-GAH!" Gero screamed, when 17 suddenly appeared and stabbed his hand through Gero's chest, before delivering a kick to his head, knocking it clean off his shoulders.

"You locked us in those pods for years, letting us out to clean up your mess, and now you think you can tell us what to do?! I don't think so, you old bastard!" 17 shouted, before jumping up and slamming his foot down on Gero's head, finally killing the man that ruined his and his sister's lives.

"Well, with the asshole out of the way, let's wake up our new friends." 18 said, with 17 nodding in agreement.

Unfortunately, before they could open the pods, Trunks screamed in rage as he transformed into a Super Saiyan and unleashed a powerful Ki blast. He refused to let the Androids that destroyed his world unleash even more monsters, like them.

The resulting blast ended up destroying the entire laboratory, along with most of the mountain.

"Thank goodness, they're gone." Trunks said, relieved that he managed to destroy all four Androids.

"Yes, congratulations you fool. You managed to waste your energy on an attack that did nothing." Stated Vegeta as the smoke cleared, revealing 17 and 18 completely intact, while carrying 16 and 22's pods.

"Well that was fun." 17 said, while putting 16's pod down.

"Whatever, let's hurry up and open these things, before that brat decides to try again." Said 18, though knowing it wouldn't do anything to them, but it was still annoying.

Nodding, the twins ripped open the pods, allowing the Androids inside to wake up.

The first one, Android 16, was a literal giant, being nearly double the height of 17 and 18. He has icy blue eyes, a red/orange mohawk, and gold hoop earrings. His clothing consists of a dark undersuit, with a lime green vest, green boots, and green bracers. A small Red Ribbon Army logo is sewn to the left side of his vest.

Though it was Android 22 that shocked everyone, for the simple fact that he had the telltale monkey tail that all Saiyans have.

"A-A Saiyan?!" Trunks shouted, not believing Gero somehow managed to get his hands on a living Saiyan to turn into an Android.

22 had jet-black wild spiky hair that fell down to his shoulders, pale skin, dark black eyes, three jagged whisker marks on each cheek, and as everyone could tell a Saiyan tail wrapped around his waist. He was wearing Frieza Force-style armor. Which consisted of black boots with white borders and red-striped toes, a red form-fitting bodysuit, and black armbands with white ridges, black chest armor with a red midsection and shoulder pads, with the Red Ribbon Army logo on the right pectoral of the armor.

Seeing the Saiyan Android, 17 whistled in amazement.

"Wow, I'm actually impressed, Gero actually managed to get a Saiyan to take down Goku." 17 stated.

"Yeah, I'm surprised he had such a good idea." Added 18.

Both of them had been uploaded with Gero's knowledge of the Saiyans, including their natural battle prowess. So it was impressive the mad doctor had such a good idea, as turning a Saiyan into an Android.

Given it'd make more sense for a Saiyan to take down a Saiyan.

"And it's good to know the doctor was able to create such a handsome Android, as well." 18 said, walking up to 22 and looking him over with a pleased smirk, before giving him a peck on the cheek.

This action managed to get a reaction from 22, who blinked and looked at 18 in confusion.

"What was that?" Questioned 22, making 17 and 18 give him bewildered expressions.

"Uh, it was a kiss. You do know what a kiss is, right 22?" 18 asked, only for 22 to shake his head.

"I do not know what this "kiss" is. Dr. Gero only implanted information he deemed suitable for me, such as various fighting styles, techniques, and how to manipulate Ki. Any information regarding the outside world was only implanted, if Dr. Gero considered it necessary." 22 explained, since Gero had created him to be a weapon, and didn't feel that such acts of affection were necessary for a weapon to understand.

"Wow…I kinda wish that I killed the bastard slower, now." Commented 17 feeling sorry for 22, the same being said for 18, feeling they could emphasize with the Saiyan Android, given Gero captured them and tried turning them into weapons, as well.

In fact, the twins would say that 22 had it worse than them, since they at least got to experience the outside world, and all it had to offer, before they were turned into Androids.

"Well stick with us, 22, and we'll show you just what this world has to offer. What about you 16, you wanna join us?" 18 asked, looking at the giant Android, who simply kept staring forward.

"Eh, I'm gonna assume you're more the strong silent-type, big guy. What exactly did Gero build you for anyway?" Said 17, wondering what reason 16 was built.

"I was built to murder Son Goku." Stated 16, speaking for the first time.

"…I just keep getting more good reasons for killing him." 17 said, sweatdropping at Gero's one-track mind of killing Goku.

"You killed Son Goku?" 16 asked, while turning to look at 17.

"No, he killed Dr. Gero." Answered 18.

"Oh...may we go and murder Son Goku?" 16 asked.

17 and 18 traded looks, before 18 looked at 22.

"What about you 22? Wanna go kill Goku?" Questioned 18.

"Son Goku is a Saiyan, a powerful one. Okay, let's hunt down Son Goku." 22 said, with his Saiyan blood eager for the challenge.

"Ugh, fine. Let's go find Goku, maybe we can see some sights, along the way." 17 said, flying into the air, with 16, 18 and 22 flying after him.

"Oh thank goodness, they're gone." Krillin said, sighing in relief once the Androids were out of sight.

"Yeah, and they're going after Goku, you idiot!" Shouted Piccolo.

"If they want to get to Kakarot, they'll go through me first!" Vegeta stated, refusing to let Goku be killed by those tin cans, only he had the right to defeat Goku and he'll prove it by destroying those Androids.

Starting with that Saiyan.

*Later*

"Why are we stopping?" 18 asked, as they flew down to a cliffside road at 17's suggestion.

"I want to steal a car." Answered 17, with 18 pausing and giving her brother an annoyed look.

"You do realize we can fly, right?" Said 18, annoyed that they stopped for such a pointless reason.

"True. But with a car, we'll get a closer look at our surroundings, and a better chance to show our new naïve friend the world, rather than up in the air." 17 explained, while motioning to 22, who was currently taking in his surroundings with a fascinated expression.

"Fair point." Conceded 18, less annoyed now that she heard her brothers reasoning, and agreed that it'd be a good way to let 22 see the world.

"Will a car assist us in murdering Son Goku?" 16 asked.

"I don't know…I guess you could hit him pretty hard with it, after we're done using it." Replied 17, as he looked at 16 with a sweatdrop.

"Then I too wish to get a car." Stated 16, glad that they'll get a new method of killing Goku.

Just then Vegeta arrived and landed in front of the four Androids.

"Well, well, well, I finally found you worthless tin cans." Vegeta said, as he smirked at the four Androids.

"Oh hey, Vegeta. Whaddya want?" 17 asked boredly.

"Well for starters, to reduce you weaklings to scrap metal. But first, I'm gonna beat that low-class into the ground." Said Vegeta, while facing 22, believing it would be an easy fight to win, as unlike the Saiyan Android, he was a Super Saiyan.

Besides, 22 couldn't even be considered a Saiyan anymore, as far as Vegeta was concerned, given he was turned into an Android by Gero.

"You want to fight me, Vegeta? Alright, I could use the workout." Said 22 smirking, excited at the chance of fighting a strong opponent like Vegeta, especially with how long he was in stasis.

Not wasting another second, 22 charged Vegeta and sent kick towards his chest, which Vegeta blocked with his arms. Grabbing 22's legs, Vegeta pulled him close and slammed his elbow into the Android's chest, before sending a punch to his face, launching the Android into the cliffside.

Righting himself, 22 placed his feet against the cliff, before kicking off at a higher speed towards the Saiyan Prince. Tackling Vegeta, with 22 wrapped his arms around the other Saiyan, before proceeding to smash him through numerous trees and rocks. Finally, 22 slammed Vegeta into the ground and went to smash his fist into his face, only for Vegeta to flip out of the way.

"Big Bang Attack!" Vegeta shouted, firing the energy ball at 22.

To which, 22 responded to the attack by unleashing a Ki blast, that caused the energy ball to explode, before it could reach him. Sure, he could have used his energy absorption function to absorb the attack, but 22 wanted things to be interesting. Especially since this was his first real fight, outside of the simulations Gero that had implanted into his mind, while he was in stasis.

Then before Vegeta could react, 22 flew through the explosion and slammed his fist into the Saiyan Prince's face, before raising his knee into Vegeta's chest, making him double over. 22 then grabbed Vegeta by the back of his head, and slamming it into the ground, dazing him further.

Grabbing Vegeta by his leg, 22 spun around, before throwing Vegeta back to where 16, 17, and 18 were. Flying after Vegeta, 22 continued his assault by punching and kicking Vegeta, before finally creating a Ki blast in his hand and firing it at Vegeta at pointblank range. This results in Vegeta crashing through the cliffside, groaning in pain at the assault.

"Wow, that ended faster than I thought it would." 18 commented, while looking at the hole that Vegeta's crash made.

"Father!" Trunks shouted, as he and the other Z-Fighters soon arrived.

"Hey Vegeta, are you alright in there? Do you need a Senzu Bean?" Krillin asked.

"Fuck off, Baldy!" Shouted Vegeta, while stepping out of the hole, and brushing off some debris.

"Alright Vegeta, you probably won't like it, but we'll need to work together to beat this guy." Said Piccolo, with Vegeta grunting angrily at the idea of anyone helping him.

"Do what you want, Namekian, but just stay out of my way." Retorted Vegeta, before he charged 22 to reengage him.

22 smirked as he fought Vegeta again, knocking the Prince back to the ground, before ducking under a slash from Trunk's sword, catching the half-Saiyan in a headlock, and began punching him repeatedly in the chest.

"Hey 22! You want some help?!" 18 asked at seeing the Z-Fighters ganging up on him.

"No! Stay out of this!" Shouted 22, refusing to let anyone interfere in his fight, wanting to see just where he stood against multiple opponents.

Trading looks, 17 and 18 shrugged, deciding to let their new friend have his fun. Besides, it's actually more fun for them to simply watch them get their asses kicked.

Seeing they weren't going to interfere, 22 quickly moved Trunks in front of him as a shield for Tien's kick. Using the Triclops surprise, 22 shoved Trunks into him, before knocking them down with an axe kick.

22 then stiffened when he felt someone grab his tail, looking, he saw it was Krillin, who managed to sneak up behind him.

"Guys, I got his tail! Now's your chance to at-ACK!" Krillin cried, when 22 suddenly backhanded him, sending the former monk flying away.

"Nice try, but Dr. Gero removed that weakness. I was designed to be one of his ultimate Androids, meaning I have all the strengths of a Saiyan, but none of the weaknesses." 22 said, smirking, as he saw the Z-Fighters surrounding him, but not making any attempts to attack.

Deciding to humor them, 22 spread his arms leaving himself open.

"Tell you what, free shot. Go ahead, hit me with your strongest attacks, go on I'll wait." Said 22, as he looked at the Z-Fighters with a smirk.

"How do we know you won't simply absorb our attacks to make yourself stronger?!" Piccolo said, remembering that Gero said that he had given 22 the ability to absorb energy, on top of him being an infinite energy model.

"Please, where would the fun be in that?" 22 asked, while smirking at the Namekian.

"RRRAAAH! YOU WANT MY STRONGEST?! THEN TAKE IT! GALICK GUN…FIRE!" Vegeta shouted, firing his signature attack at 22, with the others following suite, not wanting to waste their chance.

"Special Beam Cannon!"

"Burning Attack!"

"Kamehameha!"

"Kikoho"

The five attacks collided against 22, who made no effort to dodge, block or absorb the attacks, with the Z-Fighters pouring all their power into the attacks, wanting to ensure 22 really died.

Finally, they cut off their attacks, panting from the energy they used.

"Strong enough for you." Said Vegeta, smirking, only to start laughing madly when he saw the state 22 was in, when the smoke cleared

Both of his arms were vaporized, the entire right side of his chest was blasted off, and most of his head was missing as well. This made the Z-Fighters relax slightly, relieved that one Android had been dealt with, leaving just three left.

But before they could confront them, they were shocked when they saw that 22's body was still moving, something that should be impossible!

Then to further their shock, 22's torso suddenly regrew, along with his arms and his head, leaving him completely healed. Tearing off his now destroyed chest armor, as well as the upper part of his bodysuit, 22 gave a shout as he unleashed a burnt orange aura of Ki, with his power now even greater than before, thanks to his Zenkai Boost.

"Thanks for the powerup." 22 said, smirking, before vanishing in a burst of speed.

Tien gasped in pain, when 22 buried his fist in his stomach, sending the Triclops flying into the cliffside. 22 then reappeared in front of Trunks, grabbing his head, before unleashing a Ki blast, launching the half-Saiyan towards the ground, forming a crater on impact. Piccolo was then met with a spin kick to his back, sending him flying away, as well.

The Saiyan Android then turned his attention to Krillin, only for the fighter to be fast enough to raise his hands to his head.

"Solar Flare!" Krillin shouted, unleashing a blinding light, with 22 crying out as he closed his eyes and shielded them from the light.

Acting quickly, Krillin formed a Destructo Disc and threw it at 22, cutting him in half at the waist.

"Regenerate from that." Krillin said, only to pale, when he saw 22 was still smirking.

"Okay." Stated 22, before both halves of his body flew back together, and were reconnected.

22 then resumed his attack, appearing in front of Krillin and slammed his elbow onto the fighter's head, launching him back into the ground.

Sensing an attack coming, 22 flipped over Vegeta, and before the Saiyan Prince could react, 22 threw his leg out, straight into Vegeta's arm, with a snapping sound echoing through the entire forest. Vegeta cried out in pain as his arm was broken, only to be silenced when 22 grabbed his head, before flying back to where the other Androids were slammed, and Vegeta down onto the street, forming a crater.

Looking around, 22 saw that all the Z-Fighters were down for the count.

"Nice going, 22. Are you gonna kill them?" 17 asked, smirking at the beating 22 just gave them.

"No, they were able to put up a good fight. If I kill them now, then I wouldn't get the chance to see if they'll get stronger and give me a better challenge." Said 22, as he smirked his down opponents.

"Well, I say we leave, cause I doubt any cars are going to be showing up, anytime soon." 18 stated, doubting anyone will drive by, with the explosions going off.

Nodding in agreement, the Androids flew off, leaving the Z-Fighters to pull themselves out of the holes and craters that 22 left them in.

"Well, that could have gone better. Though, I'm wondering how that Android was able to survive all our attacks." Tien said, accepting the Senzu Bean from Krillin.

"Given the fact Gero is aware of Saiyans, he's probably aware of the fact they get stronger whenever they recover from being near death. He likely outfitted that Saiyan Android with some kind of regeneration ability, being able to survive attacks that'd normally kill him, only to come back stronger." Said Piccolo, not knowing 22 was in fact immortal, and couldn't die at all.

"This is worse than I could have thought. If 22 is already that strong in his base form, plus the two Zenkai Boosts he gained, then 17 and 18 are probably even stronger than they were in my time." Trunks said, worried and fearful that his time traveling made things worse than he could have imagined.

"But I also noticed that 17 and 18, they're not like my world's versions. They wouldn't hesitate to have killed us, instead they just left." Added Trunks, not knowing what to think about this.

"Well, maybe since Goku didn't die, like in your time, Gero spent more time making 17 and 18 stronger, rather than turning them into killing machines. Along with building more Androids to fight him, in case they failed." Krillin suggested, since that seemed the most likely reason.

"Maybe. But either way, those Androids are still a threat and need to be stopped, no matter what. We have to stop them." Said Trunks, knowing the Androids may not be the same monsters he knew, but they still couldn't be allowed to wonder freely and cause who knows how much destruction

Vegeta made a "Tsk" noise, before flying off with a scowl on his face, angry at how he had lost that fight against a low-class Saiyan. Him! A Super Saiyan!

'Damn it.' Piccolo thought, before flying off to the Lookout, knowing what he needed to do to get strong enough to challenge the Androids.

He just hoped nothing else happened to increase 22's power even more. Or worse, something else entirely showing up.

After all, with the appearance of not just Doctor Gero and Android 19, but also Android 16 and Android 22. Who knows what else Gero might have had cooked up in his lab, that wasn't there in Trunk's time. Especially since he had overheard Gero muttering his desire to one day complete Android 21.

And while that may no longer be a possibility, he wouldn't put it pass Gero to have some kind of contingency in place, in the event of his death.

So, what did you think, good. Yep Naruto has been created by Dr. Gero as one of two Ultimate Androids, he other being Android 21, to kill Goku. Also he's called 22, as he doesn't have a name yet, but he will start calling himself Naruto next chapter. We also see 22 fight the Z-Fighters and even let them freely attack him, gaining a massive Zenkai Boost before decimating them. Finally we see the Z-Fighters picking themselves up and contemplating their loss, or running off to brood in Vegeta's case, while Piccolo is off to fuse with Kami. So, review if you liked go away if you didn't.

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Hello all Storm here with a new chapter! Here we'll be seeing the aftermath of 22 fighting the Z-Fighters along with him getting his own name, which I'm sure we all know. We'll also see how the Z-Fighters are taking their loss, along with the prelude to the arrival of perfection. So, without further ado.

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It wasn't long after leaving the Z-Fighters, that the four Androids landed next to a road, in a snow covered area. Though not a moment later, 18 smacked 22 upside the head, making the Saiyan Android stumble from the force of the blow.

"OW! What was that for?!" 22 demanded, annoyed at 18 for hitting him out of nowhere, like that.

"For being an idiot and letting those losers attack you, while also allowing yourself to get cut in half! Honestly, what were you thinking?!" Said 18, both angry and worried at how reckless 22 was, by letting himself nearly be killed twice.

Though she wasn't as angry about the second time, given that he had been sneak attacked, and didn't actually let himself be cut in half.

'Note to self; punt Baldy into the sun.' 18 thought, having wanted to blast Krillin for that trick.

"Why're you upset? I wasn't in any real danger, anything they did, I would have just healed from." 22 said, his anger lowering, seeing as 18 didn't hit him out of malice, though he was still confused as to why she was upset.

"Well just don't do it again. I was really worried." Said 18, crossing her arms, while looking at him softly.

Her words shocked 22, along with how she looked at him, not expecting to hear she was worried.

"You were…worried?" 22 asked, not sure what else to say, given it's the first time anyone's expressed worry for him.

While he had been in the stasis pod, he had still been somewhat aware of the world around him, being able to still hear things, but not able to actually do anything. And while he had been in the pod, he heard Gero go on about Son Goku and his friends, along with how he, 22, would be his ultimate weapon to kill them. That's what 22 was meant to be, a weapon created to ensure Gero's revenge.

Nothing more, nothing less.

"Of course I was worried. Why wouldn't I be?" 18 said, frowning at 22's confused and unsure expression.

"I was created to be a weapon, that's what Gero always called me, either Android 22 or the weapon." 22 said.

'Fucking Gero! I should have smashed his head, myself!' 18 cursed mentally, as her hatred for Gero growing even more.

"By the way 22. What was with that regeneration back there? I didn't think Saiyans could do that." 17 said, curious of what other DNA Gero used to make 22, if he was able to regenerate most of his body and survive being cut in half.

"They can't. And it wasn't just regeneration, Gero used the Dragon Balls to make me immortal, I can't die and will heal from any attacks, no matter how fatal they'd be." 22 answered, having been made aware of all the powers and abilities Gero gave him.

The only one he wasn't aware of, was the Super Saiyan transformation. Given Gero initially believed it was just a new power level Goku achieved with his Kaio-Ken, not an actual transformation.

"Wait, if he made you immortal, why didn't he just make himself immortal?" 18 asked, since that seemed like the more obvious answer.

"Dr. Gero already considered himself immortal, after turning himself into an Android. He did not take into account you and 17 betraying him, after he shut you down, when you tried killing him last time." Answered 16, with 22 nodding in agreement.

"He's right, and Gero didn't make me immortal just so I couldn't die. He made me immortal to take full advantage of the Saiyans ability to grow stronger from near-death, without worry of actually dying. This way, the more times I let myself get hit with attacks that would kill me, the stronger I get." 22 added.

This made the twins facepalm at Gero's overconfidence, given you'd think after they tried killing him the first time, he'd want to avoid giving them a second opportunity. Though, they were grateful, since if the doctor hadn't been so set on attacking on the anniversary of the Red Ribbon Army's defeat, then he would have had more time to reprogram them and finish programing 22.

Making them nothing but killing machines, loyal to Gero.

Deciding to move on, the Androids began walking along the road, with 17 still wanting to steal a car, rather than fly.

Thankfully, it wasn't long until they arrived at a roadside rest stop, with a van parked outside.

"Sweet a van!" 17 said, glad they finally found a vehicle, even better, one that'll be able to fit 16's giant frame.

"Okay, now how're we supposed to drive it, without the keys." Said 18, pointing out the fact that the keys were missing.

Looking at the rest stop, 17 smirked and headed towards it.

"Gimme a minute."

Not a moment later, 17 came out of the rest stop, spinning the van keys and whistling a tune.

"Got the keys, now let's g-" 17 stopped short, when he saw 18 smirking at him in the driver seat, with 22 sitting on the passenger side, while 16 was in the back.

"B-but, I was going to drive." Said 17, having wanted to be the driver, while 18's smirk widened as she took the keys and pointed to the back.

"Sorry bro, I'm driving. And there's only enough room in the front for two, and you did say it'd be a good way for 22 to experience the world." 18 said, feeling a little smug at using her brother's words against him.

Seeing no other choice, 17 got in the back with 16, and crossed his arms.

"My sensors indicate that you are pouting." 16 stated.

"I'm not pouting, you're pouting." Muttered 17 as he sulked over not getting to drive.

'Totally pouting.' 18 thought, as she started the van and drove off.

*Lookout*

Meanwhile, Piccolo had finally arrived at the Lookout, while preparing himself to fuse once more with Kami.

"Hello Mr. Popo." Piccolo greeted, upon seeing the genie.

"H-hello Pi-Piccolo. W-what brings you, h-here?" Asked Mr. Popo, afraid at seeing the Demon King Piccolo's son.

"He's here for me." Said Kami, from his place on the edge of the Lookout, not once looking away from the world.

"You know why I'm here, old man." Piccolo stated, while approaching his other half, with Kami glancing at his evil half's reincarnation.

"Yes, I know. But I can't, not yet at least." Kami said, with Piccolo scowling.

"Why not?!" Demanded Piccolo, misinterpreting Kami's words as him simply not wanting to become part of him again.

"Because, you all believe these Androids are the true threat. They aren't, let alone Android 22." Said Kami.

"The beating he gave us says otherwise." Retorted Piccolo, while crossing his arms.

"And would you expect a different response from a Saiyan, let alone one who has been created only for the purpose of fighting. I would even say that Android 22 is quite similar to Goku, back when he was just a boy. Both alone and ignorant of the world around them." Kami said, having monitored Goku's life, ever since he first arrived on Earth, and could see much of Goku, back when he was a boy, in 22.

"What about his regeneration? Could Gero have included my DNA in Android 22?" Piccolo asked, figuring 22's regeneration came from Namekian DNA.

"No, Android 22 is pure Saiyan. From what I have heard, his ability to regenerate came from a wish Gero made on the Dragon Balls, to make 22 immortal." Answered Kami, having been keeping a close eye on the Androids, when they were first released and heard what 22 told 16, 17, and 18 of his abilities.

"Well, at least we know who used the Dragon Balls, while we were training." Stated Piccolo, having sensed Shenron being summoned, during the three years they spent training, with Kami nodding in agreement.

Though what the two didn't know, was that Gero used the Namekian Dragon Balls to make 22 immortal, while Shenron had been summoned by the Pilaf Gang and turned them into babies, due to their wish backfiring. While Kami is the Guardian of Earth, he's not all knowing, given how he hadn't been aware of Gero's plans, and him creating the Androids.

"You still haven't answered my question. Why won't you fuse with me?" Piccolo demanded.

"I told you, I can't! Not until this new threat reveals itself!" Said Kami, knowing what he was sensing now, would prove to be a bigger threat than the Androids could ever pose.

Grunting in annoyance at Kami's refusal, Piccolo decided to simply wait, and sat down to meditate.

*With the Androids*

"Finally, a town with a clothes shop." 18 said, as she pulled the van into a small town, pleased when she saw they had a clothing store.

Given that 22's armor was mostly destroyed after his fight with the Z-Fighters, along with not being that inconspicuous to begin with, it'd be good to get him some normal clothes. Plus, 18 wanted to get new clothes as well, preferably ones without the Red Ribbon Army insignia on them.

"You two want anything?" 18 asked, while looking at 17 and 16.

"I'm good." Said 17, being perfectly fine with his clothes, while 16 remained silent, which 18 taking that as a "no", as well.

"Alright, come on 22." 18 said, as the two Androids got out of the van.

"Women. Right 16." 17 said, once he was sure his sister was out of range.

"Indeed, she is a female." Replied 16, with 17 sweatdropping at the giant misunderstanding his words.

"You know, how about we look around. See if we can find you a hobby, or something." 17 suggested, figuring it'd be better than having 16 completely focused on hunting and killing Goku.

"Very well." Said 16, as the two got out of the van to look around the town.

*Later*

After 22 and 18 had gone shopping for new clothes, they had met up with 17, before all three Androids headed to a restaurant. With 16 having returned to the van, after looking around town with 17.

18's new attire consisted of a black mini vest with a golden triangle pin, a white short sleeve undershirt with a pearl necklace, dark teal jeans with a golden chain, a brown belt, a pair of short black gloves with a gold bracelet on the left one, and black flats with orange socks.

22 was wearing black boots and gloves, each with red straps on them; black form-fitting pants, that are tucked into his boot; a brown belt with a silver buckle, a black t-shirt, and a brown leather jacket over it. Along with a red scarf, that 18 had gotten him, when she took notice of his interest in it, tied around his neck.

The blonde Android had also been pleased, when her new outfit managed to get a reaction out of 22, along with his choice of clothing, which looked much better than his previous outfit.

Currently though, 17 and 18 were staring in amazement as 22 ate bowl after bowl of Ramen noodles. One of the dishes, the restaurant they were currently at served.

"I'm really thankful you managed to swipe the old bastard's credit card, before killing him." 18 whispered to her brother, with 17 nodding in agreement, before turning their attention back to 22, only for their eyes to widen, when they saw that the tower of bowls seemed to have doubled.

'How?!' The twins thought in disbelief, at how much 22 was eating.

Though 18 soon took notice of how 22 seemed to like the Ramen with Narutomaki in it, the most.

'Huh, Narutomaki. Naruto.' 18 thought, while looking at 22, who noticed her look at him and paused in his eating.

"What?" 22 asked, confused when 18 smiled suddenly.

"Naruto." 18 stated, making her brother and 22 looking at her in confusion.

"What? You want Ramen now, too?" Said 17, assuming that's what his sister meant.

"No, his name, it should be Naruto." Said 18, motioning to 22, who looked at her in surprise.

"My…name?" 22 asked, with 18 nodding.

"Yeah, you need a name, rather than just being called Android 22. A chance to become who you want to be, rather than what Gero made you to be." Said 18.

"Naruto…I like it." Said the now named Naruto, while smiling faintly.

17 then stifled his chuckles, getting their attention.

"Sorry, but you do realize she literally named you fishcake, right." 17 said in an amused tone, only for 18 to smack him on the head.

"It also means maelstrom, and after the beating he gave those guys; I'd say that's pretty fitting." 18 said, smirking, while Naruto's smile widened at her words.

"What about you guys and 16? Don't you want your own names?" Naruto asked, wanting his friends to have names, as well.

"We already have names, actual names, before Gero found us." Said 17, surprising Naruto, not knowing this.

"Really? What are they?!" Asked Naruto, excited to know his friend's true names.

"My name's Lapis." Introduced the now renamed Lapis.

"My name's Lazuli." Lazuli said, as she re-introduced herself, also.

"Lapis and Lazuli. Those are nice names; we just have to find one for 16 now." Naruto said, wanting to find the giant Android a name, as well.

"We will, I'm sure we'll think of one later." Said Lazuli, as she smiled at being able to help Naruto, while on their trip.

*With Vegeta*

"DAMN IT! HOW?! How could I be defeated by that low-class abomination?!" Vegeta screamed, as he unleashed a Ki blast, destroying a mountain in the distance.

He was still enraged over his loss against Android 22, even worse was that it was a machine that dared call itself a Saiyan! It only angered Vegeta even further, since he was a Super Saiyan, and yet he was still beaten!

How?! A Super Saiyan was supposed to be the strongest, so how did he lose?!

'But, could it be…could there be more to the Legend of the Super Saiyan? Have I yet to truly achieve that legendary power, or have I only scratched the surface of what I can do?' Vegeta thought, before clenching his fists tightly.

"I swear, I will not stop until I surpass my limits, I will gain the power of a true Super Saiyan! And then, I swear, we will settle the score, 22!" Vegeta shouted, as his Ki covered him like a shroud.

Then with a roar, Vegeta's Ki exploded into a bright gold, as he transformed into a Super Saiyan. But he didn't stop there, as Vegeta grunted as he forced every ounce of his power out and shouted, as the ground began shaking under the weight of his power.

"I won't stop! I will never stop, I will be…THE STRONGEST!" Vegeta roared, as he threw his head back as his power continued rising higher and higher.

*With Krillin, Trunks, and Tien*

Meanwhile, Krillin, Trunks and Tien were flying towards Goku's house, all three of them having agreed it'd be good to move Goku to Kame House for the time being. At least until he was back to full health, and not a sitting duck for the Androids.

Though the three immediately froze and looked to where Vegeta was, sensing his power shooting through the roof.

"Father." Trunks muttered, worried about his father and wanting to go see if he was alright.

"Trunks, I know what you're thinking, and don't. The best thing we can do is leave Vegeta to blow off some steam." Krillin said, not wanting Trunks to get hurt by confronting Vegeta, when he's this angry.

"He's right, Trunks. You don't want to be anywhere near Vegeta, when he's this angry." Added Tien, knowing Trunks would only endanger himself.

"But what if he needs help, or if the Androids go after him." Trunks argued, not wanting his father to die again, like in his time.

"Trust us, Trunks. We may not know Vegeta that well, but we know more than you do, right now. Vegeta is prideful, with an ego as big as an Oozaru, which only got bigger when he became a Super Saiyan, something he believed was unstoppable. This made his defeat against Android 22 even more crushing than it was. Being defeated by a Saiyan that hasn't achieved that same transformation, along the fact that he is an Android probably doesn't help, either." Tien said, with Krillin nodding in agreement.

"Yeah. If you approached Vegeta now, the best you could hope for is him brushing you off harshly, at worse he might attack you." Added Krillin, with Trunks looking at them, unsure how to feel about their words.

"Would he really do that?" Trunks asked, not believing his father would attack him, his own son.

Tien and Krillin traded unsure looks, before turning back to the half-Saiyan.

"We don't know, honestly. Until recently, Vegeta was our enemy. I mean, he did work with me and Gohan back on Namek, but that was more out of mutual benefit, than him actually wanting to help. But given what we've seen so far, I wouldn't be surprised if he did attack you, or any of us, if we approached him." Krillin said, remembering how Vegeta killed Nappa, his own comrade, after Goku beat him to the point of paralysis.

And given the healing technology Vegeta showed him and Gohan, after taking Goku to Frieza's ship, Krillin figured that Nappa could have been healed. But Vegeta killed him, anyway.

Trunks sighed, but nodded as he saw their points, knowing it'd be better to just leave his father to let his anger out, before approaching him.

With that, the three continued towards Goku's house, thankfully it didn't take them long to arrive, and were greeted by Chichi, Yamcha and Gohan. The latter having arrived, after dropping Bulma, baby Trunks and Yajirobe off at Capsule Corp.

Trunks pulled out his carrier jet capsule, which mother had sent along with him from the future, in case he and the others got hurt, and didn't have the energy to fly. After loading Goku into the jet, they took off and headed towards Kame House.

Though it wasn't long after they had taken off, that they got a phone call.

"Hello." Krillin said, answering only to quickly pull it away when he heard Bulma on the other end.

"Where the hell is that idiot, I gave birth to?!" Bulma demanded.

"Uh, it's for you Trunks, it's your mother." Said Krillin, while turning the speaker phone on.

"Mom? What is it?" Trunks asked, wondering what she needed, or if something happened.

"Trunks! I can't believe how irresponsible you could be?! I mean seriously, leaving your time machine out in the opening, where anyone could find it!" Shouted Bulma, not believing her son would do something so careless, she would have continued, if not for baby Trunks starting to cry, believing he was the one being scolded.

Trunks' eyes widened in confusion at his mother's words, what did she mean by "leaving his time machine out in the opening"? He didn't even take it off his person.

"Oh no sweetie, I don't mean you, you are my darling little angel. I meant the other you, the irresponsible teenager you'll become." Bulma cooed.

"Wait, wait, wait. Mom, can you explain just what exactly is going on?" Trunks asked, wanting to understand just what is happening.

"Your time machine, Trunks. It was found outside of Gingertown in the forest. Here, I'll send a picture." Said Bulma, sending the picture via the built in fax machine.

Seeing the picture come out, Trunks grabbed it and his eyes widened in shock, when he did in fact see his time machine.

"Th-that's impossible! That can't be my time machine, I still have it right here, in its capsule!" Trunks said, while pulling out his time machine capsule.

"But…if it's not your time machine, Trunks…then where, or when, did it come from?" Bulma asked, worried of where this new time machine could have come from.

"I'm not sure, but I'm going to find out." Trunks said.

"I'll go too, I might not have been able to help with the Androids, but this is something that I can help with." Said Gohan.

Nodding, Trunks and Gohan got out of the jet and flew to where this second time machine was located. All while Trunks couldn't help but feel that the Androids just became the least of their worries.

So, what did you think, good. Yep 22 gets scolded by 18, with the female android believing he had been reckless in his fight and worried for his safety, with 22 not knowing how to react to someone showing concern for him, before revealing his immortality. We then see Piccolo arriving at the Lookout and learning about a greater threat Kami is sensing before waiting for threat to be discovered to once again fuse together. We then go back to the Androids with 18 and 22 getting some new clothes before meeting up with 17 to eat, with it being here 22 finally gains his name of Naruto, along with learning 17 and 18's names of Lapis and Lazuli. Next we see Vegeta unleashing his anger over his loss before swearing he'll settle the score with Naruto and that he will become the strongest. We then see Tien and Krillin telling Trunks about his father before arriving to take Goku to Kame House, only to have Bulma reveal a second time machine was discovered, with Gohan and Trunks going to investigate. So, review if you liked go away if you didn't.

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Hello all Storm here with a new chapter! Here we'll be getting a look into more changes that occur due to Naruto's presence, along with getting a look at where the bug man himself is, and bringing in even more of Gero's creations. So, without further ado.

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Meanwhile, unknown to both the Z-Fighters and the Androids, in a town miles away from both their locations, a new being could be seen attacking the people.

The creature resembled a large bipedal bug, colored green with black spots, with hints of blue beneath its exoskeleton, orange on its faces and stomach, and a long tail with a stinger.

This was Cell, one of Dr. Gero's Androids, created to become the Perfect Being, and created from the DNA of the Z-Fighters and their enemies. Though this Cell also came from an alternate timeline, where Trunks had succeeded in killing Androids 17 and 18. With Cell killing Trunks and taking his time machine to travel to the past, where he could absorb 17 and 18, to obtain his Perfect Form.

Currently though, Cell was absorbing dozens of people, increasing his strength in preparation for confronting 17 and 18. Or on the chance he encounters any of the Z-Fighters, and needs to fight them.

Though not too long ago, Cell had paused in his feasting, when he sensed the battle between Naruto and the Z-Fighters. Unfortunately, the android had only been able to sense the Z-Fighters' energy, being unable to sense Naruto's, due to his cybernetics. What had Cell's attention, had been the energy they used against this opponent, and how easily they were defeated.

'Interesting. Going off the energy they used during the fight, along with combining their strongest attacks together, using nearly all their Ki, likely in an attempt to kill this stranger. It means whoever they are, they're definitely stronger than the Z-Fighters, if they're able to survive attacks like that, and still be able to crush them.' Cell thought, curious as to who this new fighter was, and why he couldn't sense their Ki, even when they're in the middle of a fight.

Sensing his own current power level, Cell frowned, as while he had gained more than enough power to defeat the Z-Fighters, as well. Whoever this stranger was, they defeated them as if they weren't even a challenge to begin with.

'Hm, seems I'll have to wait a while longer, before approaching my siblings to absorb them. Given whoever this stranger is, they'd likely give me some trouble. Even more so if it's actually 17 or 18 that defeated them.' Thought Cell, before he resumed absorbing the people in the town, planning to hunt down more people to absorb, to grow even stronger.

He was so close to obtaining his perfection, and he wouldn't let anyone stand in his way again.

*The Lookout*

Though, unknown to Cell, his drinking had caught the attention of Kami, as the Guardian had been searching for the new threat. Before finally picking up on dozens of lives that suddenly vanished, making Kami quickly look to where they are disappearing from, only to see Cell as the one responsible.

'Found you.' Kami thought, knowing that this was the threat he had sensed, and seeing what this being was doing firsthand, along with how their power seemed to grow with the more humans they absorbed, the Guardian knew they needed to be dealt with.

But Kami could also sense that the being already had power surpassing the Z-Fighters, meaning the only way they'd stand a chance against him, was if he merged with Piccolo.

"Piccolo, it's time." Kami said, turning to his other half, with Piccolo standing up from his meditation.

"You found this new threat?" Questioned Piccolo, with Kami nodding as they stood across from each other.

"Yes, and I felt how powerful it was. And the only way to defeat it, is together." Kami replied.

"Kami, are you sure about this?" Asked Mr. Popo.

"There's nothing to worry about, Mr. Popo. Alone, I can do little to help those on Earth. The time is right. Piccolo has changed. The evil that once filled his entire being has greatly diminished, and when we unite, I trust he will use our combined strength in the service of good." Said Kami, before dropping his staff and walked up to Piccolo.

The two halves looked at each other, before nodding, as Piccolo placed a hand on Kami's chest. Then with a shout, Piccolo and Kami were engulfed in a bright light, with the Guardian screaming as if he was dying, as his body transformed into pure energy, that was absorbed into Piccolo. The two Namekians having become one, once again, having fused permanently into their original form.

"Goodbye Kami." Mr. Popo said, with tears in his eyes as he picked his old friends staff, as he looked at Piccolo.

"I am no longer Kami or Piccolo. I am the Namekian who has long since forgotten his name. So long, old friend." Said Piccolo, knowing he was whole once again, while giving Mr. Popo a smile, before flying off The Lookout to confront Cell.

'Goodbye, Kami.' Thought Korin, while watching Piccolo fly off.

*Later*

Piccolo soon arrived at the sight of Cell's latest attack, seeing the town was completely deserted of people. Aside from clothes lying around, with puncture marks in them. The Namekian then tensed when he heard footsteps approaching him.

Looking, Piccolo's eyes widened in shock at getting his first look at Cell in person.

'What the hell is this thing?' Piccolo thought, while getting ready for a fight.

"Well, isn't this a surprise. Tell me, what brings you here, Piccolo?" Questioned Cell, while smirking, as Piccolo's shock increased at learning that this thing knew his name.

"How do you know my name? And just what are you?" Piccolo demanded, as Cell chuckled and swung his tail.

"Now, where would the fun be in that. How about a wager, if you manage to impress me in a fight, I'll tell you exactly who I am." Said Cell, wanting to see just how much stronger he's become, from all the people he's absorbed.

"Hmph, if it's a fight you want, I'll be more than glad to beat the answers out of you." Piccolo said.

"Hehehe, we'll see who does the beating. RRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Cell shouted, as he flared his power, blowing back everything around him and Piccolo, along with forming a small crater around him.

Though Piccolo wasn't impressed, or intimidated by Cell's show of power, given how strong Naruto had been when they fought. And now that he's fused with Kami, Piccolo knew he was strong enough to crush this creature.

"Is that all you got? Here, let me show you how it's done! RAH!" Piccolo shouted, flaring his own power, his own ending up consuming the entire town in an explosion, with Cell's eyes widening in shock, as he now sensed Piccolo's power was far stronger than he previously sensed.

When the explosion faded, the town had been reduced to ruins, with neither Cell nor Piccolo anywhere in sight. Before a pile of rubble began moving, as Cell threw the rubble off himself.

'That power, Piccolo didn't have it when he fought the stranger. He must have fused with Kami to attain that strength.' Cell thought, being aware of Kami, and the connection he shared with Piccolo, from Gero's files uploaded into him.

Cell then saw Piccolo flying towards him, the Bio-Android aiming to punch the Namekian out of the air. Only for Piccolo to dodge the strike, and fly around Cell, before quickly flying back towards him, delivering a kick to Cell's back, knocking him away.

Catching himself, Cell stood up straight and faced Piccolo, seeing the Namekian already in front of him, aiming to give the Bio-Android another kick. Though Cell was ready this time, and began rapidly jumping backwards, to get some space between them.

'He's faster than me and stronger, as well. Fusing with Kami increased his power more than I expected, I'll have to get in close to absorb him, or else-' Cell's thoughts, were cutoff as he cried out when Piccolo, sped behind him and gave him another kick to the back, sending him flying through the air.

Piccolo, once again, sped across the ruins to where Cell would land, ready to give him another attack. But was surprised when Cell stopped in midair, just before he could attack him, with the Bio-Android then flying high up into the air. Hissing angrily at the attacks, Cell held up two fingers to his head as they sparked with Ki.

'What that…that stance…?' Piccolo thought, recognizing what Cell was doing, but had trouble believing this creature knew one of his attacks.

"Special Beam Cannon!" Cell shouted, thrusting his fingers at Piccolo, launching the beam at the shocked Namekian.

While Piccolo was shocked at seeing his own attack being used against him, he was still able to knock it off to the side, where it hit a building. This however, left Piccolo open, as Cell flew down, and slammed his fist into the Namekian's face, knocking him away.

Flying after Piccolo, Cell sent a sweeping kick at him, only for Piccolo to fly into the air, with Cell following right behind him. The two fighters exchanged blows, as they ascended higher and higher into air, before Piccolo managed to punch Cell in the mouth, and escape the close quarters.

Shaking off the blow, Cell saw Piccolo flying right at him, with the Bio-Android throwing another punch, only to be surprised, when Piccolo phased right through him. Turning around, Cell saw Piccolo flying right above him.

'…He's gonna kick me again, isn't he?' Cell thought, being prove right when Piccolo gave him a kick to the jaw, launching him straight back towards the ground, where he crashed into more rubble.

"I swear, if you kick me one more time, I will drink you." Said Cell, climbing out of the rubble, starting to get angry over the constant kicking.

"Hmph, well I can't deny that your powerful. Now how about you tell me how you know my attack?" Demanded Piccolo.

"Well, what can I say? Imitation is the greatest form of flattery." Cell said, as he got into another familiar stance, one that shocked Piccolo even more, than the Special Beam Cannon.

'That's impossible! How could he know that attack?!' Piccolo thought, knowing it shouldn't be possible for this being to know that attack.

"Ka…Me…Ha…Me…HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!" Cell shouted, firing Goku's signature attack at Piccolo, with the Namekian being shocked that Cell actually knew how to use the Kamehameha.

Though despite his shock, Piccolo was able to easily avoid it, flying up into the air.

'Damn it! The Special Beam Cannon, the Kamehameha, what other surprises does this thing have?' Piccolo wondered.

"SURPRISE!" Cell shouted, appearing behind Piccolo, and wrapping his arms and legs around him, before stabbing his stinger into Piccolo's arm.

Piccolo cried out, as he felt Cell began absorbing his energy, as his arm became withered and useless.

"I have you now Piccolo." Said Cell, confident this would be the end of things, and grant himself a major power boost.

Gritting his teeth, Piccolo threw his head back slamming it into Cell's face, with the Bio-Android grunting as he lost his grip on Piccolo. With Piccolo taking the chance to fly back to the ground and held his now useless arm.

"Hehehe, cheap trick. But look at you, you're done for Piccolo." Cell said, knowing without his arm Piccolo, wouldn't be able to challenge him, even with his enhanced power.

"Tsk, you're right. I give up. But before you finish me, just who are you?" Questioned Piccolo, needing to buy time, so he can regenerate his arm, and wanted to take the chance to see if he can find out more about this thing.

"Hmmm, very well, I suppose you deserve the right to know the identity of the one who'll kill you. My name is Cell, a Bio-Android created by someone I'm sure you're familiar with. My father, Dr. Gero." Cell revealed.

"Because of course there's another android." Muttered Piccolo, figuring he should have expected this.

"Yes, and unlike the good doctor's other creations, I am purely bio-mechanical. Created from the gathered cells of the world's strongest fighters, Goku, Vegeta, Frieza, King Cold, and you as well, Piccolo. I came to this time period from my own future, after killing the Trunks of my time, and taking his time machine. Unfortunately, I was unable to fit inside it, so I had to revert to my larvae stage, and wait three years to return to my current form." Cell explained, with Piccolo frowning at hearing there's another time machine, and that Cell came from another timeline.

"Why come here? Why come to the past, if you were from a future, where we were all dead? And how are you even alive now, Gero's lab was blown up?" Piccolo asked, figuring Cell of this time would have been destroyed, when Trunks blew up the lab.

"I was created by a supercomputer, under the lab. As for why I came here, because in my future, Trunks took something from me. He killed Androids 17 and 18, robbing me of the chance to absorb them, and achieve my Perfect Form. But I found a way to still achieve my perfection, I killed him and took his time machine, to come here. Now here I am, and this time, nothing will stop me from reaching my true Perfect Form." Cell said.

"Okay, last question. What happened to Android 22 in your time? Did you absorb him?" Piccolo asked, wondering what happened to the future 22, only for Cell to frown in confusion.

"Android 22? There is no Android 22." Said Cell, having no files on Gero creating Android 22.

"Well there's an Android 22 here. A pure Saiyan Android created by Gero, possessing some form of regeneration to heal from any attacks, allowing him to grow stronger, thanks to his Saiyan DNA." Piccolo said, with Cell's eyes widening, as he realized that the mystery person, who the Z-Fighters fought, was Android 22.

And if he was really a pure Saiyan Android, able to regenerate from any attacks, Cell realized his goal just became a lot harder. Though he was also intrigued at this development, as he was sure there was no Android 22 in his timeline, and yet there was one here.

"Well then, if that's everything you have to say…" Piccolo said, smirking, before ripping his shriveled up arm off, and with a shout, a new one took its place.

"Well, how clever Piccolo. Stalling for time to gather the necessary energy to regrow your arm, while also learning what you can about me. At least I know where my analytical mind came from." Cell said, before jumping back, on top of a half destroyed building, ready for the fight to continue.

"Yeah, and even with the energy you stole from me, I'm still strong enough to kill you. And pay you back for what you did to my arm, maybe by taking yours. Or better yet, I'll take your head." Said Piccolo, while smirking at the Bio-Android.

Just then, Krillin and Trunks arrived, before landing beside Piccolo, with the two Z-Fighters looking at Cell in shock.

"Wh-what is that thing? And why does its energy feel like…like all of ours mixed together?" Krillin asked, confused at the feel of Cell's Ki.

Trunks though, couldn't help but feel afraid, upon looking at Cell, despite having never seen this thing before.

"I'll explain later, right now, we have to squash this bug." Piccolo said, with Krillin and Trunks nodding, as they got into their stances.

"Hmhmhmhm, sorry boys, but that won't be happening!" Said Cell, flying up into the air, in front of the sun, and held his hands up to his head.

"Solar Flare!" Cell shouted, with the Z-Fighters crying out, as they were blinded by the light, while Cell flew off to find more people to drink.

"That was Tien's move wasn't it." Piccolo said, after they could see clearly again.

"Yeah, it was. Piccolo, what was that thing?" Krillin asked, Piccolo looking at the two, before he began explaining what Cell was, and where he came from.

It shocked Krillin and Trunks, learning there was another android, and just where it came from as well, with it at least explaining where the other time machine came from. But now, they had an even bigger threat to deal with.

"If that's true, then we need to go and deal with the Cell of this time, and make sure he can't become a threat later. We might even be able to find something to use against the other androids, as well." Trunks said, hoping they could find something that could help them take out the other four androids.

"Yeah. I'll go with you Trunks." Said Krillin, with the Half-Saiyan nodding before the two flew off back to where Gero's lab was, while Piccolo flew to tell the others about Cell.

*With the Androids*

Meanwhile, Naruto and 16 were looking off, to where they had sensed Cell and Piccolo fighting. With Naruto frowning, as he sensed Piccolo's increase in power, compared to when they first met.

'He must have fused with Kami.' Naruto thought, having the same files on Kami and Piccolo's connection, as Cell did.

"Yo, 16, Naruto! Why are you two just staring off into space?" Asked Lapis, since he and his sister were unable to sense Ki, so to them, their fellow androids were just looking off in a random direction.

"We sensed Piccolo fighting someone, a creature who's Ki feels like a mix of the Z-Fighters, along with some of their enemies. Piccolo's also grown stronger, since the first time we fought, and from what I sense of the creature, he went against; it's growing in strength, as well." Naruto explained, with the twins raising a brow, not seeing any problem.

"Okay, so? You already wiped the floor with Piccolo, and the rest of those idiots. I doubt any strength he's gained could have made him a threat, or whatever he was fighting." Said Lazuli.

"Do not be so sure. Piccolo's power has now more than tripled in strength, I would say he's about equal to the two of you, individually. With you only having a slight advantage, due to your infinite energy." 16 said, making 17 and 18's eyes widen, before looking at Naruto, and saw the serious look on his face, showing they weren't kidding.

"Okay, well how exactly did he get this strong?" Asked 17, since it wasn't that long ago, that Naruto fought the Z-Fighters, and they didn't know how Piccolo could have gotten that much stronger.

"Piccolo had likely fused with his other half, Kami, the Guardian of Earth. Restoring him to his true power." Naruto replied.

"Indeed. And I believe that we now have an unknown third party. I am unsure of their goal, but it would best if we kept an eye out for them in case, they are a threat." 16 added, with the others agreeing with his words, especially Naruto, since something told him that whoever this unknown third party was, they weren't friendly.

And while Naruto knew he was immortal, that didn't make him invincible.

The four then proceeded to return to their van, and leave the town they were currently staying in.

"By the way 16, did you want your own name, too?" Naruto asked, as they made their way to the van.

"A name?" 16 asked curiously.

"Yeah, a name big guy. Since while Gero created you, that doesn't mean you should just be called 16. Besides we're friends, aren't we, and friends help each other, like giving them a name." Said 18, with 16 looking at them surprised, but also feeling touched that they want him to have a name.

"So, any ideas on a name?" Lapis asked, with 16 looking up in thought, as he subconsciously accessed his hidden memory files.

"Gebo, I would like my name to be Gebo." Answered Gebo, with the other three looking at him in intrigue at his choice, especially with how close it sounded to Gero.

"Any reason why you chose that name?" Naruto asked.

"No, it just came to me, and seemed like a fitting choice." Gebo replied, with a small smile.

The three still looked at him intrigued, before shrugging.

"Alright, Gebo it is." Lazuli said, as they got into the van, and drove off.

*Later-With Krillin and Trunks*

After some time, Krillin and Trunks soon returned to where Gero's lab once was and began searching for where Cell was. Eventually finding the entrance into the basement, where they went down, and began looking around.

"Hey Trunks, I think found the blueprints for the androids!" Krillin said, looking through several papers, showing the plans for the androids.

"Great work, Krillin! Hopefully, they'll have something that can help us against the androids, now we can find where Cell is, here." Said Trunks, while going over the blueprints, glad that they might be able to get an advantage against the androids.

Though what neither of them noticed, were three pods opening up in a dark corner of the basement, as three being stepped out of them. These three being Android's 13, 14, and 15, who were considered defective and failures by Gero.

With them now being released by the AI computer, to deal with the intruders.

"Huh, look at this, I think I found something we could-GAH!" Krillin said, before he gasped in pain, when he was suddenly shot in the back with a Ki blast, and sent crashing through the wall.

"KRILLIN!" Trunks shouted in horror, and ran over to his friend, before looking at the one who attacked them, only to be further horrified at seeing three more Androids.

"Howdy there, I'm Android 13. Look at my trucker hat." Said 13, smirking wickedly, before 15 blasted the table with the blueprints.

"NO!" Shouted Trunks, seeing their only chance of finding a weakness for the androids being destroyed.

Krillin stood up on shaky legs, as his right arm hung limply at his side.

"Trunks, I know you're angry, but we need to get out of here, now. The others need to know that there are more Androids." Krillin said, with Trunks gritting his teeth, but nodded.

Unfortunately, before they could try and escape, they were stopped as 14 and 15 rushed them, with 14 slamming Trunks into the wall. While 15 tossed Krillin across the lab, before launching a Ki blast that consumed the short fighter.

"NO!" Trunks screamed, as he sensed Krillin's energy immediately vanished.

*Kame House*

Gohan gasped, as he looked up with wide eyes, sensing Krillin's energy suddenly vanish.

'I…I can't sense Krillin's energy, anymore. But then…that would mean…no…NO!' Gohan thought, clenching his fists as eyes were closed tightly, realizing Krillin was dead.

And the worst part was, the Dragon Balls were gone, with Kami fused with Piccolo, and they didn't know where New Namek was, to use their Dragon Balls. Meaning that Krillin was really dead this time.

Gritting his teeth in anger, Gohan threw his head back, letting out a loud scream of anger and sadness at his friend's death. Not even realizing as his Ki flared around him, before changing from a blue color, into a shimmering golden on.

Meanwhile, upstairs, where Goku was resting, the Saiyan thrashed around in bed.

"NO! No, Krillin!" Goku shouted, seeing a vision of Krillin's death, and desperately trying to move to help his friend.

'Goku.' Chichi thought, worried for her husband, and what was happening.

*With the Androids*

Naruto and Gebo looked up at sensing Krillin's energy suddenly vanish and knew what it meant.

"You two sense another fight?" Lapis asked, figuring they were sensing something.

"No, but we just sensed Krillin's energy vanish, showing he's dead." Said Naruto, not feeling that torn up about it, since he didn't know the monk, nor were they friends.

"Krillin? That was the short guy, right?" Asked Lazuli.

"Correct." Gebo replied.

"Damn it." Lazuli muttered, while letting out a sigh in annoyance, since now, she won't get the chance to pay him back for cutting Naruto in half.

*Gero's Lab*

Trunks grit his teeth at the death of his friend, before giving a shout as he turned Super Saiyan.

"Buster Cannon!" Trunks shouted, launching his attack at the Androids 14 and 15, who jumped out of the way, while 13 protected himself with an energy shield. While the attack ended up blasting the AI computer, resulting in an explosion, consuming the basement.

Trunks took the chance to fly away, though while he didn't want to retreat, he couldn't risk himself dying, as well. He needed to warn the others that there were more androids.

"Should we go after him, boss man?" Asked 15.

"Nah, let the little runt, get away. Besides, he done did us a favor destroying that computer. Now once we finish our objectives, we will truly be free of the doctor's control. And first, we'll be taking out those rogue androids, before going after Goku and his friends next." 13 replied.

"Yeah, and with the little midget destroyed, we have gotten a head start on our second objective." Said 14, sounding very similar to a certain Austrian-American actor, and professional body builder.

"Yeah, we did boys." 13 said with a smirk.

With that, the three androids flew off, to begin searching for the traitors, and take them out.

Though unknown to everyone else at the time, 13's barrier didn't just protected him, but also a certain pod behind him, containing this era's Cell, still in an embryonic state. With the pod having a backup power source and regulator, to keep it alive, without the Supercomputer's AI.

"Location Compromised: Initiating accelerated growth." The pod said, as the embryonic Cell started growing at a much more rapid pace.

So, what did you think, good. Yep we see Cell has sensed the fight between Naruto and the Z-Fighters, but not Naruto himself, and decides to bide his time to gather more power before going after 17 and 18. We also see the fight between the newly merged Piccolo and Cell, along with Cell revealing his origins and why he was in the past. Next we see Naruto and 16 sensing the battle between Piccolo and Cell, with 16 also getting his own name choosing Gebo. Finally we see Androids 13, 14, and 15 (And yes they have their TFS personalities, given their Canon selves are boring as hell, with 14 and 15 not even being able to talk. Though 14 will also be based on a certain time traveling killer robot as well, you all know the one!) have been awakened and killed Krillin, which may be permanent without the Dragon Balls before going off to hunt down the rogue androids. So, review if you liked go away if you didn't.

Storm out

Hello all Storm here with a new chapter! Here we'll be seeing the others learning about Krillin's death and the reveal of their more androids, along with the battle between Naruto, Lazuli, Lapis, and Gebo against 13, 14, and 15. So, without further ado.

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It wasn't long, until Trunks arrived at Kame House, seeing everyone else was already gathered there, after Piccolo told them about Cell. With their moods only growing more solemn, when Trunks told them about Krillin's death, along with the fact that there are three more androids.

Everyone was either saddened or distraught over Krillin's death. With it only being worse, since they no longer had Dragon Balls to revive him, nor did they know where New Namek was, to use their Dragon Balls.

"How are we going to tell Goku?" Piccolo asked, while looking around, with no one having an answer, since they all knew how close the two fighters were, and all of them knew that Goku would take it harder than all of them.

"I already know." Said Goku, exiting Kame House, with a crying Chichi following behind him, with a solemn expression and tone in his voice.

While he had wanted to deny that his vision of Krillin's death was real, after he woke up and couldn't sense his friend's Ki anymore, Goku knew he was really gone.

"Dad!" Gohan said, while running over to his father, relieved to see he was alright, with Goku smiling at Gohan, glad to see him alright, as well.

"Guys, not that I'm trying to make things worse than they already are, but what're we going to do now? We now have ten androids that are likely after us, one that can't die, and another that can absorb people to grow stronger. That's not even counting what these three new ones are capable of." Yamcha said, knowing it was tough with just Androids 16, 17, 18, and 22 around, now they had Cell, along with Androids 13, 14, and 15.

It just seemed like they were in an impossible situation, even more so, without the Dragon Balls to help them.

"We still have time, before they can come after us. Androids 13, 14, and 15 are going after 16, 17, 18, and 22, at the moment. We can let the androids fight amongst each other, hopefully one side taking out the other, while we train to deal with the ones left." Goku said, surprising some of them, with all of them knowing how much Goku enjoyed a challenge.

Now to hear him say they should let the androids fight each other, and deal with the ones left, it only reinforced how serious the situation was.

"Goku, while I'm all for getting stronger to take out the androids. We don't have the time needed to get that strong." Said Trunks, knowing it won't be long, until the androids fight each other, while whoever's left standing comes after them, next.

"You're talking about the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, aren't you." Piccolo stated, realizing where Goku was going with the idea, with the Saiyan nodding at his words, with the others being confused at what the Time Chamber was.

"Yeah. The Hyperbolic Time Chamber is a room on The Lookout, that only two people can enter at a time. Once inside, a person could train for an entire year, while only a day would pass outside." Goku explained, much to everyone's amazement at such a room existing.

"Though don't think this is all good. The room is just a giant white void, with no one end. Going inside it alone, could drive someone mad. There's also a two year limit, or two days out here, and if you go over the limit, you'll be trapped inside, forever, with no way out." Warned Goku, with everyone paling at this information, but figured there was likely a catch to such a room.

"Okay, so who'll be going into the Time Chamber?" Trunks asked.

"You, me, Gohan, and Piccolo will be going to The Lookout to enter the chamber. We'll also find Vegeta, and bring him along, as well." Replied Goku, knowing they needed all the help they could get.

"What?! Goku you aren't thinking of actually letting Gohan fight?!" Chichi demanded, not wanting her son to fight either the androids, or Cell, having never wanted Gohan to learn to fight to begin with.

It didn't help, that from what Trunks told them, Gohan was killed in the future by the androids. Plus, they already lost Krillin, and Chichi didn't want to think of Gohan dying, as well.

"Chichi, Gohan needs to fight. I know you're worried about him, but he's stronger than you think, stronger than any of us think. And right now, we need all the strength we can get to fight the androids and Cell." Goku said, knowing that if Gohan didn't join them in fighting the androids, and they lost anyway, then it wouldn't matter as he'd be forced to fight, regardless.

"Mom, dad's right. I have to do this, I can't just sit back and do nothing, not if I have the power to help." Said Gohan, refusing to let the others fight the androids alone, knowing he needed to help

"I…I…alright." Chichi said, unable to think of anything to say against it, and had to accept that Gohan would be joining the fight.

"Chichi, if it makes you feel any better, once Cell and the androids are dealt with. Gohan can stop fighting, and focus on his studies as a scholar." Goku said, while pulling his wife into a comforting hug, after seeing how distraught Chichi looked.

"Thank you, Goku." Chichi muttered, while tightening the embrace with her husband.

"While you guys are doing that, Yamcha and I will stay here to hold down the fort." Tien said, with Yamcha nodding in agreement.

"Yeah, if the androids or that Cell guy show up, we'll stall them as long as we can." Said Yamcha.

They'll take their own turn in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, that is if they were still alive, after the others had finished their own time training inside it. But for now, they believed it'd be better if their strongest fighters went first, as they'd be the ones who had the best shot of defeating the androids.

"Alright. But guys, be careful if they show up, don't take any unnecessary risks. Because if you're attacked and killed by Cell or the androids, that's it, we don't have Dragon Balls anymore to bring anyone back." Goku said as he and Chichi broke their hug, not wanting anymore of his friends to die.

"We will, and thank you, Goku." Said Tien, as he and Yamcha nodded gratefully at his concern.

"Okay, let's get going to The Lookout, I'll Instant Transmission us there. Then go, and grab Vegeta, to bring him to The Lookout, as well." Goku said, as the ones who will enter the Time Chamber nodded, and grabbed hold of Goku, before they teleported away.

*With Androids 13, 14, and 15*

Meanwhile, the three androids flew through the air, having finally located Naruto, Lazuli, Lapis, and Gebo. Having been implanted with a means of locating them by Gero's computer, saving them time from simply flying around, hoping to find them.

"15, deal with that vehicle." 13 ordered.

"Will do. F.F. Spark Cannon!" Said 15, holding his hands in front of him, before firing off a barrage of Ki blasts at the van, causing it to blow up.

Naruto, Lazuli, Lapis, and Gebo flew out of the wreckage, protecting by Ki Barriers

"Okay, I'm gonna kill whoever did that." Lapis said, annoyed and upset that the van was destroyed, before he got a chance to drive it.

"Now ya see there, that's where you're wrong 17. The only ones dying are you four." Said 13, as he, 14 and 15 flew down to the ground.

"Oh, you have got to be kidding me." Lazuli said, while looking at three androids in disbelief.

"Who are these three?" Naruto asked, figuring they were androids, but had no records of them.

"They are Androids 13, 14, and 15. They were sealed away by Dr. Gero, after they were deemed defective." Replied Gebo, with Naruto raising a brow, as he looked at the three androids, wondering how they're defective.

"Yeah. But now we are free, and soon you shall be terminated." 14 stated, causing Lapis and Lazuli to look at him with wide eyes.

"Is he…" Said Lazuli, now wondering, just what was going through Gero's head, when he made these guys.

"Yeah. And I thought that the clown and trucker hat, over there, was supposed to be a joke." Lapis said.

"Hey now, there ain't nothin' wrong with this here trucker hat, boy. The doc thought I needed fixin', but you can't fix what ain't broke." 13 said, while smirking at the four.

"Uh, Gebo, mind explaining?" Naruto asked, completely lost at what was with these androids.

"Dr. Gero was going through a phase." Gebo said.

"Yeah, a real messed up phase. And alright, if the three stooges wanna get sent to the scrapyard, I'm more than happy to oblige. Whaddya say, partner." Stated Lapis, while smirking.

"Oh, you misunderstand, boy. I'll be dealing with 22 there, but you and the lady are more than welcome to challenge 14 here." 13 said, as 14 stepped forward.

"Fine. Gebo, will you able to handle the purple dwarf?" Asked Lazuli.

"Bitch, don't make me come over there, and kick your sorry blonde ass!" Shouted 15, before pulling out his flask, and taking a drink to calm himself down.

"Affirmative. I shall handle Android 15." Gebo said.

"Then it looks we all have our opponents." Said Naruto, smirking, before the seven androids charged their respective enemies.

When Naruto was close enough, he slammed his fist into 13's face, sending him flying off into the air, with the Saiyan Android flying after him.

13 righted himself in the air, and blocked Naruto's second punch, before slamming his leg into the Saiyans head, knocking him aside.

"T.H. Death Bomb!" 13 shouted, charging up a red Ki sphere, before launching it at Naruto, with the attacking homing in on him.

Naruto crossed his arms, and created an energy shield that blocked the majority, only to grunt in pain as the attack managed to destroy his shield and launch him back.

"Let me guess, T.H. stands for…" Naruto said, having a guess what it stood for.

"Trucker hat, yeah!" Said 13, before blitzing behind Naruto, slamming his elbow into the Saiyans back, before throwing his leg at his side.

Though Naruto managed to grab 13's leg stopping the attack, only to be surprised when 13 punched him in the face, making him lose his grip. With the android then pointing his index finger at Naruto, red Ki gathering at the tip.

"Deadly Crasher." Said 13, smirking, while firing a giant Ki beam at Naruto, that consumed the upper part of his body.

When the beam faded away, Naruto's body began regenerating. While being confused, since 13 seemed stronger than he looked, and yet he was considered defective.

"Out of curiosity, how are you so strong, if you were considered defective by Gero?" Naruto asked, as 13 chuckled wickedly.

"That's quite the kicker, now isn't it? Ya see, while the doc locked us away, he gave us quite a few upgrades, making us specially designed to take you down 22. Even with that immortality and unlimited energy of yours." 13 said, before vanishing in another burst of speed, with Naruto grunting in pain again, when the android reappeared behind him, and forcefully bent his body backwards.

"Now it'd be mighty kind of ya to hold still, as I tear you apart." Said 13, while throwing Naruto higher into the air, before launching a barrage of Ki blasts at him.

'This just got a lot harder.' Thought Naruto, grunting in pain, as the blast hit him, while his body healed itself.

*With Lapis and Lazuli*

Meanwhile the twins weren't having much better luck against 14, none of their attacks seeming to phase the android.

"Ha! I've had mosquito bites more painful, than you fools hit." 14 said, while grabbing Lapis' leg, before swinging him around, slamming him into Lazuli, before letting go sending the android crashing through a tree.

"Infinity Bullet!" Lazuli shouted, raising her hands in front of her and charging a pink swirling energy sphere, before firing several energy spheres at 14, only for the android to not move an inch from where he was standing, before he began walking towards her.

Seeing this, Lazuli began firing more blasts, hoping to at least slowdown 14, only for the bigger android to immediately grab her wrists, and headbutt her.

14 then punched Lazuli into the air, before following after her, and kneed her in the stomach. Not stopping there, 14 punched Lazuli in the back, sending the female flying to the ground, before speeding after her, and floored her as he landed on her body. Finally, 14 pulled Lazuli by the collar of her shirt, up to face level with him, then headbutted her three more times, and delivered multiple punches, before finishing the attack with a powerful punch to the jaw.

Ending with Lazuli flying through the air, before crashing into the ground, groaning in pain at attack.

"Electric Shot!" Shouted Lapis, firing off an electric pink Ki ball at 14, with the android being slowed down slightly from the electricity, as Lapis flew down and helped his sister up.

"You alright?" Asked Lapis, with Lazuli scowling, and ripped off her now destroyed vest.

"I'm pissed! Power Blitz!" Lazuli said, holding her hand back and charging a swirling pink energy sphere, before thrusting her hand, forward launching the attack at 14.

Lapis joined in, and fired his own Power Blitz at 14, with both the twins then firing rapidly blasts, hoping to destroy the other android.

After a few moments, they finally stopped and looked at the smoke, waiting to see if 14 was still standing or destroyed. Only to be shocked, when 14 walked out of the smoke with barely any injuries, with the biggest surprise being his face, which was now partially destroyed, showing the metal endoskeleton, underneath. With the twins swearing that they heard the Terminator Theme playing, as they saw him coming out of the smoke.

"Seriously…did Gero just binge watch a bunch of 80s movies, when designing these three?" Lazuli asked in disbelief.

"I swear, if he turns into liquid metal, I'm leaving." Said Lapis, refusing to deal with that kind of machine.

Suddenly, 14 appeared in front of the twins, and grabbed their heads.

"Hasta la Vista, baby!" 14 said, firing power Ki blasts at the twins, sending them flying back and crashing through several trees.

Pushing the trees off themselves, Lapis and Lazuli groaned, as they stood up to continue fighting the android.

*With Gebo*

Gebo grunted as 15 sped around him, punching and kicking the tall android, with 16 having been unable to catch the fast moving purple android.

"Come on tall man, is that best you got." 15 taunted, as he ran around.

"Rocket Punch!" Gebo said, firing his fist at 15, who went to dodge it, only for the fist to home in on him, and slam into his head, knocking the purple android off balance.

"Oh, it's on now bitch! Murder Ball!" 15 shouted, firing a white Ki ball at Gebo, with the attack exploding, when it got close to him.

Gebo managed to jump back in time to avoid most of the blast, but still had a few minor injuries. Only to be surprised, when 15 sped behind him, delivering a kick to his back, sending him into the air, with the short android kicking Gebo higher and higher into the air.

"HA!" 15 said, firing a barrage of Ki blasts at 16, who raised his arms, blocking the blasts.

"Hyper Cannon!" Said Gebo, firing three consecutive Ki blasts at 15, with the purple android once again speeding out of the way of the attacks.

Though this time, Gebo was ready, as he turned around and grabbed 15, as he reappeared behind him, before firing multiple Ki blasts at 15, sending him crashing back to the ground. With Gebo constantly launching more blasts, before 15 managed to jump out of the way.

Grunting, 15 cracked his neck and dusted off his clothes, before pulling out his flask to take another drink. Only to see his flask was now broken at the bottom and was now empty.

"Now ya see, now ya just pissed me off." Stated 15, crushing his flask in his hand, and rushed Gebo.

*With Cell*

Meanwhile, unknown to the battling androids, Cell was watching their battles from a safe distance away, from within the shadows.

Though, while Cell couldn't locate the androids by sensing their Ki, there were other means of locating them. Such as the shockwaves of their battles getting his attention, and while he couldn't sense the androids themselves, he could sense their Ki attacks, and was able to follow the signatures to the battleground.

'Hm, so that's Android 22.' Cell thought, while looking up at Naruto and 13's battle in the sky, before turning his attention back to Lapis and Lazuli, with a hungry gleam in his eyes.

Though granted, Cell won't absorb 17 and 18 now, still wanting to bide his time and grow stronger. He's just taking the opportunity to scout them out to get a feel for their fighting styles, and any potential weaknesses they may have. Especially 22, since at the moment, he's the biggest threat to Cell's goal.

Of course, if Cell saw an opening to absorb the androids, he'll take it.

But for now, he'll simply watch and wait.

*With Lapis and Lazuli*

Lapis ducked under a punch from 14, before slamming his fist into the androids stomach, and delivering an uppercut, knocking him off balance. With Lazuli following up by swinging her leg into the androids arm, only for 14 to block the kick, and grab her leg, before swinging Lazuli into her brother, knocking them both back.

"Resistance is futile. Give up now, and you shall die quickly." 14 said, while walking towards them, as Lapis growled in annoyance.

"Oh, would you just shut up, you Terminator Knockoff!" Shouted Lapis, while rushing towards 14 and slamming his leg into the android's head, sending ho, flying off to the side.

Lazuli quickly got up, and flew around 14, delivering an axe kick to his back, before smashing him into the ground. With the female android then picking him up, and throwing him at her brother, with Lapis holding his arm out and clotheslining 14, using the momentum to slam him back into the ground.

The twins then flew up into the air and gathered Ki in their hands.

"You're terminated asshole!" Shouted Lazuli.

"Accel Dance!" The twins said, while firing a large barrage of Ki blasts at 14, refusing to stop until the android was destroyed.

"I'll be back!" 14 cried out, as his body was being ripped apart by the blasts.

The twins only stopped after several moments, before firing off two Power Blitz, just to be sure 14 was destroyed. When the smoke cleared, they relaxed as they saw 14's body was blasted into pieces and wouldn't be getting again.

"Come on, let's go help Naruto deal with trucker hat." Lapis said, with Lazuli nodding, as they flew off to where Naruto and 13 were fighting.

*With Gebo*

Gebo and 15 clashed against each other, throwing several punches at the other, only for them to dodged or blocked. Until Gebo succeeded in wrapping his arms around 15, before proceeding to fly them both straight towards the ground, where he crashed through it, with Gebo continuing to burrow deeper into the ground.

Eventually, 16 gave 15 a solid punch embedding him into the hole he just dug, before quickly flying out, and standing on the edge of the hole.

"AH! You bitch, just wait until I get outta here!" 15 shouted from within the hole, as Gebo tucked his hands under his arms, before detaching them, and aiming his arm cannons into the hole, as they began glowing.

"The hell is that?! What're you doing up there?! Wait, now I see a light." 15 said, as he began flying out of the hole.

"Go towards it! Hell Flash!" Gebo shouted, firing his attack, just as 15 reached the top of the hole.

"Ah, you motherfucking bi-!" 15 exclaimed, before being cutoff, as he was consumed by the blast.

When Gebo stopped his blasts, he saw the destroyed remains of Android 15. Seeing his opponent was dealt with, 16 reattached his hands and flew off to assist his friend in dealing with 13.

*With Naruto*

"Galick Gun…FIRE!" Naruto shouted, before firing his attack at 13, who retaliated by firing his own energy blast, resulting in a beam struggle.

Though Naruto had the advantage, thanks to his unlimited energy, along with no worry of actually dying, plus the Zenkais he's gotten from 13's previous attacks. But that didn't mean he also had unlimited stamina and was starting to feel the effects of the long and intense battle.

Seeing the beams were still pushing back and forth between each other, Naruto immediately cutoff his attack, before quickly dodging out of the way of 13's attack. While speeding behind the android, and blasting him in the back, with 13 crying out as he launched back.

Growling, 13 turned around and prepared to attack Naruto again, only to pause when he felt something wrong. Putting a hand on his head, 13 scowled when he saw that his hat was gone.

"Ya plum done gon' daggon' did it now, son!" Shouted 13, before rushing at Naruto and kneeing him in the stomach, before slamming his clasped hands down on the Saiyan Androids back, sending him crashing into the ground.

Grunting at the impact, Naruto stood up, as 13 landed across from him. Though before they could reengage each other, Lapis and Lazuli landed beside Naruto.

"Hey, we dealt the knockoff, and figured you could use some help against the redneck." Lazuli said.

"You two destroyed 14? Well now, isn't that mighty impressive. I'd tip my hat to ya, BUT I LOST IT!" 13 shouted, still angry over the loss of his hat.

"Android 15 has also been dealt with." Said Gebo, while landing beside his comrades.

"Wait, both 14 and 15 are destroyed? Good." Said 13, while smirking wickedly, before he let out a shout, as he was surrounded by green Ki, as the computer chips and energy reactors from both 14 and 15 left their destroyed remains and flew towards 13.

13 shouted loudly, as the computer chips entered his head, and the energy reactors enter his chest. Once the pieces were properly assimilated, 13 began growing in size, as his skin turned dark blue, his hair spiked up and turned orange, and his eyes turned pure yellow.

"Hey, look he turned into a roided out smur-AH!" Lapis said, only to be cutoff as he shouted in pain, when 13 appeared in front of him, grabbing the younger android and slamming his head into the ground, before flying off with Lapis in his hand.

"Lapis!" Shouted Lazuli in worry for her brother.

13 soon flew up into the air, and began spinning around, swinging Lapis as he did so. After a few moments, 13 immediately threw Lapis straight into Gebo, who had flown up to save Lapis, with the ginger android managing to grab his friend. But this also left him open, as 13 fired a powerful and massive Ki blast at them, sending them crashing straight back into the ground.

The upgraded android then turned as Naruto flew at him, unleashing several punches and kicks at 13, only for them to have no effect. 13 then grabbed Naruto by his head, before placing his hand on his chest, and firing another Ki blast that shot right through Naruto, making the Saiyan Android gasp in pain, before being tossed aside.

Lazuli flew up and held her hand out, forming a yellow Ki sphere, before firing it as an energy wave at 13, only for the android to raise his hand and block the attack. Grinning sadistically, 13 appeared in front of Lazuli and wrapped a hand around her throat, with Lazuli gasping for air, as she was being choked.

Flying back to the ground, 13 looked, and saw that both 16 and Lapis were knocked out, but made no move to finish them. As before it was destroyed, Gero's computer had been able to implant orders into the "defective" androids head. With one of them being to only incapacitate the rogue androids, and not kill them.

17 and 18, because they were needed to be absorbed by Cell; 22 literally couldn't die, for obvious reasons; while 16 was due to being modeled after the doctors son.

So, rather than kill the androids, 13 was simply going to incapacitate them, as he tightened his grip on Lazuli's neck to knock her out, as well.

Though suddenly, 13 was tackled by an enraged Naruto, resulting in Lazuli being released, and be able to breath. While Naruto slammed 13 into the ground and began beating him relentlessly.

"Don't! You! Dare! Touch! Her!" Naruto shouted, angry at seeing 13 choke Lazuli, even angrier than when he attacked Lapis and Gebo, and swore he'd make 13 pay for touching her.

Grabbing 13 by his hair, Naruto threw him into the air, before cupping his hands behind him.

"Ka…Me…Ha…Me…HAAAAAAAAA!" Naruto yelled, while firing the blue beam of energy at 13, pouring all his power and anger into it.

Unfortunately, 13 proved stronger and more durable, as he flew into the attack, smashing his fist into Naruto's head, knocking him into the ground. With Naruto grunted in pain, as 13 stomped his foot on his back repeatedly, pushing him deeper into the ground, before aiming his hand at the Saiyan Android, intent to vaporize him.

While it wouldn't kill him, it'd certainly take a while for Naruto to regenerate from most of his body being destroyed.

Though before he could, Lazuli sped behind him, and swung her leg against 13's head, knocking him away.

"Leave him alone!" Shouted Lazuli, while glaring at 13, before firing another Ki blast at the other android, knocking him down.

Standing up, Naruto looked at Lazuli, thankful for her arrival and glad to see she was alright. With Lazuli also being glad to see that Naruto had recovered from 13's attacks.

The two's attention then turned back to 13, seeing him get back up, annoying them that the android just wouldn't die.

"Together?" Lazuli asked, while looking at Naruto.

"Together." Replied Naruto, holding his hand behind him, while Lazuli aimed her hands at 13.

"Galick Gun…FIRE!" Shouted Naruto.

"Dead End Rain!" Said Lazuli.

The two fired their attacks, as they combined together into a large double spiral that impacted 13, soon consuming the large android. 13 crying out as the attack consumed his entire body, with it soon breaking apart as it was consumed by the attacked.

Naruto and Lazuli stopped their attacks and looked to see if 13 somehow managed to survive, only to be glad they didn't see any sign of the android, aside from some scattered remains of the Android.

Relieved that all their enemies were now destroyed, Naruto turned and smiled at Lazuli. But before he could say anything, the Saiyan Android was surprised when Lazuli suddenly pressed her lips against his, his surprise only growing, when Lazuli shoved her tongue into his mouth.

Though despite his surprise at the sudden action, along confusion of what it was, Naruto couldn't deny that he enjoyed how soft Lazuli's lips were.

But just as quickly, Lazuli pulled back with both androids blushing in embarrassment at her action.

"S-sorry." Lazuli said, not sure what came over her, just that with 13 finally gone and they were safe, she just acted and kissed Naruto.

"It-it's fine, really. I, uh, I actually really liked it. Was that a kiss to?" Naruto asked, remembering when she kissed him on the cheek, after coming out of his pod, while Lazuli was relieved that he didn't freak out, and pleased that he enjoyed it.

"Yeah, it was. That was called a french kiss, where you kiss someone on the mouth and use your tongue. That was…that was actually my first kiss." Revealed Lazuli.

Given before Gero found them, she and her brother had been delinquents, which didn't really give her much time to find a guy she was interested in.

"Your first kiss?" Asked Naruto, curious of what that meant.

"Yeah, my first kiss. It's actually something special for a girl, and usually saved for someone they really care about." Lazuli answered, smiling at Naruto, while he looked at her in surprise, and blushing again, at hearing how important a first kiss is.

"O-oh, sorry. I-I didn't mean to take your first kiss." Said Naruto, worried she'd be upset at losing her first kiss to him.

Only for Lazuli to place a hand on his cheek, and smile at him.

"Don't be, if I had to give it to anyone, I'm glad it was you, Naruto." Lazuli said, surprising Naruto again, before he smiled at her.

Unfortunately, the moment was ruined when they heard a raspy voice.

"Ah, how sweet. I almost hate to ruin the moment between you lovebirds." Said Cell, standing over the unconscious Lapis and Gebo, having seen his chance to absorb the androids, and refused to lose it.

Naruto and Lazuli's heads snapped towards Cell, looking at him with wide eyes, wondering what he was. Only to be shocked when his tail opened up and aimed at Lapis, making them realize what he was about to do.

"NO!" Naruto shouted, about to run forward and stop Cell.

But he was too late, as Cell's tail engulfed Lapis, and began sucking him up, into Cell's body. With Naruto and Lazuli being shocked and horrified at seeing Lapis be absorbed.

Cell gave a raspy laughter, as he began glowing brightly, before he gave a loud shout, as his power skyrocketed. The dramatic increase in power, accompanied by his body transforming, becoming more of a cross between a human and a bug, along with his voice deepening.

When the light faded, it revealed Cell in his new form, as he laughed wickedly, and looked himself over.

"Hm, so this is my Semi-Perfect Form. Interesting." Cell said, smirking as he felt that his power had grown immensely.

Cell then turned his attention towards the frozen Naruto and Lazuli, as he held his tail up.

"Now for you, 18." Stated Cell, wanting to absorb her as well, so he can reach his perfection.

Though his words seemed to snap Naruto out of his shock, as he felt his anger rising. Not only at the fact that thing creature absorbed his friend, but now was going to do the same to Lazuli!

"RRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Naruto roared, before shooting towards Cell, as his dark orange Ki burst into a bright gold color, with his hair black hair turning the same gold color, while his eyes burned with green fire.

The Bio-Android was surprised at seeing Naruto's sudden transformation into a Super Saiyan, leaving him open to Naruto slamming his fist into his face. Only for Cell to smirk, when he didn't budge, as Naruto glared at him.

"It seems I've gotten stronger than I imagined." Cell stated, swinging his arm at Naruto, who blocked the strike, only to grunt in pain, as he was sent skidding back.

"Kamehameha!" Shouted Naruto, firing the blast at Cell, with the Bio-Android meeting Naruto's Kamehameha with his own.

Naruto shouted as he poured all his energy into the attack, but despite that Cell's attack was starting to overpower his own. Given Naruto was still feeling tired and weakened from his fight against 13, and while his body was fully healed, he hadn't fully rested.

Gritting his teeth, Naruto looked at the frozen Lazuli and unconscious Gebo. While he wants to avenge Lapis, he also couldn't risk the same thing happening to Lazuli, as well. With that thought, Naruto broke the beam struggle and quickly flew into the air, while placing hands up to his head.

"Solar Flare!" Naruto said, as a bright flash of a light blinded Cell, who cried out and covered his eyes.

Seeing the creature was temporarily blinded, Naruto quickly grabbed the unconscious Gebo, and ran over to Lazuli.

"Lazuli! We have to go, now!" Naruto said, snapping her out of her shock, as she nodded shakily, before the two quickly flew off, carrying Gebo as they did.

*The Lookout*

Meanwhile, on The Lookout, Goku, Gohan, and Piccolo's heads snapped in the direction of where Cell was, with their eyes wide open, as they felt the boost in power the Bio-Android gained.

"He…he's absorbed one of the androids. He's become this powerful from just one of them." Piccolo said, not believing the power Cell's gained after absorbing one android, he didn't even want to think of how powerful, he'll become, if he absorbed both of them.

"Trunks, Vegeta, you both need to hurry." Muttered Goku, knowing they had to act fast, or else Cell could potentially become too powerful for them to stop.

*Kame House*

At Kame House, Tien, Yamcha, Roshi and Chiaotzu looked to where they sensed Cell's power and were shocked at how high it went up.

"Guys, that was Cell wasn't it." Yamcha said, clenching his fists to keep himself from shaking at the power Cell gained.

"He absorbed one of the androids, didn't he." Chiaotzu stated in worry

"Yeah, and with the power he's gained, he can just as easily absorb the second one." Tien said, gravely.

Looking at Yamcha, the two fighters nodded, knowing what they had to do, as they flew off.

While they knew they didn't stand a chance against Cell now, they also couldn't allow the Bio-Android to absorb the second android and becoming potentially unstoppable. The best they could do, is hope to hold off Cell long enough for the androids to escape, while giving Goku and the others more time to arrive.

*Gero's Lab*

Meanwhile within Gero's Sub-Lab, the container that the present Cell was in, shattered, as Imperfect Cell breathed heavily, now fully matured, thanks to the emergency protocols.

Though Imperfect Cell looked up, when he sensed Semi-Perfect Cell's boost in power, and sensing how similar the Ki was to his own.

It didn't take long, until Imperfect Cell growled in annoyance at realizing what was happening and was annoyed that his prey was already being targeted. But despite, that Imperfect Cell decided to still investigate, and find out what was going on.

'After all, if this is an alternate version of me, possibly from another reality or another timeline, then that must mean he had a way to travel here. Which means, I'll also have a means to find another version of 17 and 18.' Thought Imperfect Cell, as he ran off, refusing to give up on his chance to reach his perfection.

And once he's achieved his Perfect Form, he'll deal with this alternate version of himself. After all, there's only room for one Perfect Being in the universe.

So, what did you think, good. Yep Goku, Gohan, Piccolo, Trunks, and Vegeta will be going into the Hyperbolic Time Chamber to train for the androids. While 13, 14, and 15 have located Naruto and the others with all of them going against the three, only for it prove difficult, due Gero having upgraded the "defective" androids specifically to deal with Naruto if he went rogue. Also yes, for those that didn't figure it out, 14 is based off the Terminator, even having the same endoskeleton. While unknown to the androids, Cell followed the sounds of their battles and is now observing them, while seeing if he'll have an opening to absorb 17 and 18. We then see the twins and Gebo managing to destroy 14 and 15, leading to 13 absorbing their parts to become Super Android 13, giving him the power to take out Lapis and Gebo, and nearly take down Lazuli until Naruto attacked in angered at seeing Lazuli being attacked. Leading to Naruto and Lazuli finally destroying 13 with a combined attack, and a moment between the two. Unfortunately, it's cut short by Cell arriving and absorbing Lapis, which pushes Naruto to transform into a Super Saiyan, but is unable to fight Cell due to still being exhausted from fighting 13, leading to them fleeing from Cell. Finally we see the others have sensed Cell's new power and know they need to hurry and stop him, along with seeing the Present Imperfect Cell has now reached full maturity and sensed his alternate counterpart, while planning to find his own versions of 17 and 18 to reach his Perfect Form and then deal with his counterpart. So, review if you liked go away if you didn't.

Storm out

Hello all Storm here with a new chapter! Here we'll be seeing even more changes happen due to Naruto's presence. So, without further ado.

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After Cell's arrival and absorbing Lapis, Naruto and Lazuli quickly grabbed Gebo to make their escape. As even with Naruto transforming into a Super Saiyan, he wasn't a match for the Bio Android. With the two flying away as quickly as they could, eventually landing in a forest, with the three hiding amongst the trees, and suppressing their power.

Peeking out from their hiding spot, Naruto and Lazuli tensed when they saw Cell flying high up in the air above the forest.

"18! 22! WHERE ARE YOU?!" Cell shouted looking throughout the forest, trying to find where the other Androids were hiding themselves.

"He can't sense our Ki." Naruto whispered, just in case Cell was able to hear them/

"Yeah, but how long until he manages to find us." Lazuli said, internally freaking out at Cell finding them, and that he was going to do the same thing to her, that he did to her brother.

"We just have to wait, until he's distracted, before making a break for it. We can't fly, otherwise he'll see us." Said Naruto.

The two then tensed, when they saw Cell unleash a Ki blast, destroying a good portion of the forest.

"You can run as long as you like! But I will find you!" Cell shouted, while launching another Ki blast into the forest, knowing eventually, he'll flush them out from wherever they're hiding, and when he does, he'll absorb 18 to reach his perfection.

This made the two curse, knowing they had to think of something, or else Cell will find them.

Though suddenly, Naruto and Cell all felt two Ki signatures appear near them, as Tien and Yamcha flew into the air, above Cell.

"Solar Flare!" Tien shouted blinding Cell, as the Bio-Android cried out from being blinded again.

"Wolf Fang Fist!" Said Yamcha, rushing Cell, while he was blinded, and unleashed a fury of punches and swipes at the android, before finishing with a double palm strike, that sent Cell back.

"Androids! I don't know where you are, but if you can hear me, get out of here, now!" Tien shouted, knowing he and Yamcha needed to buy the Androids time to escape, and prevent Cell from absorbing the second one.

While surprised at their arrival, and that they were helping them escape, Naruto and Lazuli looked at each other, before nodding. Grabbing Gebo, the two quickly flew off as fast as they could, wanting to get as much distance between them and Cell, as they could.

"You aren't getting away from me!" Cell yelled, shaking off the attacks, as his vision returned, to see his prey escaping.

But before he could chase after them, Tien appeared in front of him.

"Dodon Ray!" Said Tien, firing the finger beam straight through Cell's head, with the Bio-Android crying at the attack before Tien delivered a spin kick to his head.

"Spirit Ball!" Yamcha said, launching the ball of Ki at Cell, while guiding it with his index and middle fingers to come back, and keep hitting him, finally having the ball drop right down on the android, and explode.

Flying across from each other, Tien and Yamcha then got into identical stances, and began charging their Ki.

"Ka…Me…Ha…Me…HAAAAAAAAAAAA!" Tien and Yamcha shouted, firing off twin Kamehameha's at where Cell was, with the two attacks meeting right in the middle, with Cell trapped between them.

The two fighters kept pushing energy into theirs attacks, before finally stopping, as they looked into the smoke.

"Think we got him?" Yamcha asked, hoping that was enough to put Cell out of commission, for a while.

"Maybe, but just to-BEHIND YOU!" Tien shouted, when he saw Cell, who was perfectly fine from their attacks, appear behind Yamcha.

Before the former bandit could react, Cell wrapped his hand around his throat.

"Oh, you got something alright. All my attention's now on you." Cell growled, before jabbing his stinger into Yamcha's neck, making him cry out in pain.

"NO, YAMCHA!" Screamed Tien in horror, as Cell absorbed Yamcha into him, with his clothes falling to the ground, when he was completely absorbed.

"Now for you, Tien." Cell said, sinisterly, as Tien looked frozen in place at what just happened before his shock turned to anger and glared at Cell.

"You…you bastard! I'm going to wipe from existence, here and now!" Tien shouted, before flying into the air and clasped his hands together, before placing his fingertips together, as Cell scoffed and smirked at him.

"You? Wipe me from existence? With your power level? You're no Android, you're no Namekian, and you're certainly no Super Saiyan! You're just human." Cell said, smirking, as Tien's anger grew at his taunting, but knew he was right, and that this likely wouldn't be enough to kill him.

"Yeah? Well, you know what? Fuck power levels! Fuck Super Saiyans! AND FUCK YOU!" Tien shouted, as he zoomed in on Cell through his hands, swearing that if this doesn't kill him, he'll make sure that Cell won't be getting up, any time soon.

"SHIN KIKŌHŌ!" Shouted Tien, firing one of his strongest attacks at the Bio-Android.

"Oh, that's adora-SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT!" Cell screamed, as he was hit by the attack, the force of the blast creating a large square shaped hole in the ground.

'Those Androids better be gone.' Thought Tien, as Cell came flying out of the hole.

"UPSTART! TRICLOPS! BITCH!" Cell shouted, enraged at the attack.

"KIKŌHŌ!" Said Tien, firing another blast, returning Cell back to the hole.

"GODDAMN-" Screamed Cell, before descending into incoherent blubbering.

But Tien wasn't done yet, as he continued firing Kikōhō after Kikōhō.

"KI! KŌ! HŌ!"

"KI! KŌ! HŌ!"

"KI! KŌ! HŌ!"

"KI! KŌ! HŌ!"

"KI! KŌ! HŌ!"

"KI! KŌ! HŌ!"

"KIKŌHŌ!"

"KIKŌHŌ!"

"KIKŌHŌ!"

Tien finally stopped bombarding Cell with his attack, as he could hear the Bio-Android panting in the hole.

"Are ya done?!" Cell demanded, wanting to know if he was just going to end being blasted again.

"Because I'm coming out…and I swear to whatever god there is, if you do that again…I will be SO FREAKING NETTLED!" Cell screamed, as he started flying out of the hole.

"Kikōhō." Stated Tien, firing off another blast at Cell.

"AWW, DAMN IT!" Cell shouted, as he was blasted into another square-shaped hole.

Tien panted as he was starting to feel the effects of using that many Kikōhōs, before he crashed into the ground, unable to maintain flying. With Cell soon flying out of the crater, looking only a little damaged from the attacks, and being angrier than ever.

"You know, if you want my personal opinion, Kikōhō is a pretty sad choice of last words. But to be fair, it's far from the worst decision you've made today." Cell growled, angered not only by the constant attacks, but by now 22 and 18 have probably managed to escape, and could be anywhere by now.

Tien grunted as he looked up at Cell, refusing to show fear in the face of his inevitable, and very likely permanent, death.

"Kiko-fuck yourself…" Muttered Tien, grunting as Cell stabbed his stinger into his back.

"See, now that's the spirit." Said Cell, before absorbing the Triclops, as well.

"Now what's this? The Hyperbolic Time Chamber? And Goku, Piccolo, Gohan, Trunks, and Vegeta are using it." Cell said to himself, looking through Yamcha and Tien's memories, and saw what they were planning.

Part of Cell was worried about this new detail and considered going to The Lookout to kill them and destroy the chamber. Before shaking his head, and smirked.

"It doesn't matter. Let them have their precious one year of training. Once I absorb 18 and reach my Perfect Form, no amount of training will make them a match for me." Said Cell, confident that when he reaches his true power, no amount of training could stop him, before flying into the air and flew away, knowing he needed a new plan to find the other androids.

Though unknown to Cell, Imperfect Cell had followed the shockwaves of the fight and Ki signatures, having watched the fight, and heard his counterparts pondering on the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.

'Hyperbolic Time Chamber? Hm, and if I took a guess, one day in the real world is one year in the chamber. Interesting.' Imperfect Cell thought, wondering how he could use this his advantage.

He then quickly flew off, following his stronger counterpart, and remaining in his shadow. Allowing his power to hide his own from being detected. Along with allowing Imperfect Cell to remain close by, and hope for a chance to learn of where he can get his own 17 and 18.

*The Lookout*

"Damn it." Piccolo muttered, clenching his fists, as he, Goku and Gohan sensed Yamcha and Tien's energy vanish, showing they were gone, as well.

"Tien, Yamcha." Said Gohan, punching the ground, angry that more of their friends are dead, and he couldn't do anything to help.

"We need to hurry; we really need to hurry." Goku said, knowing that every wasted second, meant even more people could die, thanks to Cell.

The three considered doing their own training, both to get a head start, and take their minds off what's happening, until Vegeta and Trunks came out of the Time Chamber. Though they dismissed the idea soon after, knowing that when it was their turn in the chamber, they couldn't waste a second resting, if they became tired.

Even if they had a year inside the chamber, they refused to waste a second of it by tiring themselves out, by training outside.

"Goku, Gohan, Piccolo." Korin said, walking up to the three, getting their attention.

"Korin? What're you doing here?" Asked Goku, only to catch a bag that Korin tossed at them, filled with Senzu Beans.

"Mr. Popo's filled me in, on what's happening. I managed to get a batch of Senzu Beans for you to use, so you can get some training in, before it's your turn to enter the time chamber." Korin answered, knowing they needed as many Senzu Beans as he could give them, especially with the Dragon Balls gone.

"Thank you." Said Goku, grateful for the assistance.

"Come on, there's a room in The Lookout, that we can use, without worry of holding back." Piccolo said, knowing now they could train as much as they waited, and didn't have to worry about exhausting themselves.

Nodding, the three entered The Lookout, wanting to get as much training done, as they could.

*With Naruto, Lazuli, and Gebo*

Naruto and Lazuli sighed in relief, as they landed on a remote island, having flown as fast and as far as they could, away from Cell. Refusing to stop in case he was right on their tails.

Thankfully though, after some time, they managed to escape Cell, eventually arriving at a group of islands. With the Androids landing on one that Naruto couldn't sense any living creatures on.

Arriving at a cave, Naruto and Lazuli placed Gebo against the wall, before sitting down next to each other.

"We finally escaped, thank goodness." Lazuli said, relieved they succeeded in escaping Cell.

"Yeah, but I doubt he's going to give up that easily. While those two managed to give us time to escape, that thing's likely trying to find us, right now." Said Naruto, knowing that even if they were able to get away now, they couldn't relax, knowing Cell will keep coming after them.

His words made Lazuli shiver, knowing they were true, given how that thing evolved after absorbing her brother. And now he's coming after her, as well, likely to gain another evolution to grow even stronger.

She then looked at Naruto when he put a hand on her shoulder.

"Don't worry, I won't let that thing touch you, or even get near you." Said Naruto, refusing to let Cell absorb 18, like he did 17.

"You could sense how strong that thing became. I can't even sense energy and could feel how strong it became. You can't fight something like that." Lazuli said, not believing Cell could be defeated, with how strong he was.

"Maybe, but I can't die. He can bring me close to it, again and again, and I'll keep coming back even stronger, until I can kill that thing." Naruto said, knowing with each fatal wound, he'll come back stronger, eventually being able to kill Cell.

"You can't do that! You may be immortal, but you still have limits!" Lazuli argued, given the fight against the "defective" Androids showed that while Naruto couldn't die, he could still be tired out and taken down.

"As long as your safe, I don't care what I have to do." Stated Naruto, with Lazuli looking surprised at his words, before sighing, doubting she'd be able to talk him out of it.

Naruto was surprised, when Lazuli rested her head on his shoulder, and curled up next to him.

"What're you-" Naruto said, only for 18 to cut him off.

"Don't talk, just hold me." Said Lazuli, not wanting to say anything, and just feel safe.

While surprised at her action, Naruto nodded, and wrapped an arm around Lazuli, holding her close. And swearing to do whatever he can, to keep her safe.

*With Semi-Perfect Cell*

Meanwhile, Cell had returned to the sight of the fight between the Androids and looked around for what he was searching for. Spotting it, Cell smirked, and flew over to the remains of Super Android 13.

"13, you may have been a defective failure, but you still have your uses. Such as being capable of tracking where 16, 18, and 22 are." Cell said, as he began removing pieces from 13's body, to build something to let him track his targets.

Thankfully, Gero felt the need to implant technological knowledge into Cell's mind, making it much easier for him to build what he needed.

*Timeskip-One Day*

*With Naruto, Lazuli, and Gebo*

The next morning, Naruto and Lazuli woke up, only to be surprised to see that they were now lying on the cave floor. And, to their embarrassment, they were also cuddling next to each other.

"G-good morning." Lazuli said, blushing in embarrassment that her head was now on Naruto's chest.

"H-hi." Said Naruto, while looking at her.

"Hello." Gebo said, with Naruto and Lazuli's eyes widening, before quickly jumping away from each other, while looking at the tall Android.

"Ge-Gebo! How long have you been awake?" Lazuli asked, mentally hoping it wasn't long.

"I have been awake for almost ten minutes. I would have woken you both, as well, but you looked comfortable the way you were." Answered Gebo, before looking around to see where 17 was, but didn't see him.

"Where is Lapis?" Gebo asked, wondering where he was, with Naruto and Lazuli looking down at the reminder.

"He's gone." Said Lazuli, before they began explaining what happened, much to his shock, horror, and sadness.

"I see…it seems that Cell has matured faster than I believed." Gebo said, with Naruto and Lazuli looking at him in confusion.

"Cell?" Questioned Naruto.

"The creature you encountered; his name is Cell. A Bio-Android created by Dr. Gero, from the DNA of the Z-Fighters and their enemies, such as Frieza and King Cold. He was created to become the Perfect Being, and to do that, he needed to absorb both 17 and 18. Though my records showed that he was nowhere near fully grown. I believe, perhaps, an emergency protocol could have been activated, with the destruction of the lab, speeding up his growth." Gebo explained.

"Great, like we needed another reason to hate that old bastard." Muttered Lazuli, angry that Gero not only kidnapped her and her brother, so he could turn them into Androids, but it was just so they could be absorbed by Cell.

"Well, we should get moving, before Cell shows up and tries finding us again." Naruto said, with 18 and 16 nodding in agreement.

But before they could go, Naruto and Gebo tensed, as their eyes widened, when they sensed Cell flying right towards them.

"You sense him coming, don't you." Stated 18.

"Yes, and it seems that he has likely found a way to track us, as well. Running is no longer an option." Gebo said, knowing they couldn't run anymore, if Cell was capable of tracking them, somehow.

"Okay then, no more running. I'm gonna smash that bug. Both of you stay, here." Said Naruto, flying out of the cave and into the sky, where Cell soon arrived, and stopped in front of him.

"22, what a surprise. I expected you three to try running again, but this just makes this easier. Now, are you going to stand aside, or will you try and fight me?" Cell asked, with Naruto smirking.

"Fight you? No, I'm gonna kill you." Stated Naruto, before transforming into a Super Saiyan, and vanishing in a burst speed, reappearing behind Cell, much to the Bio-Androids shock, with Naruto slamming his fist into Cell's head, sending him flying to the ground.

Cell grunted in pain, as he impacted the island, before quickly getting up, and managed to block Naruto's punch in time, and swung his tail at the Saiyan Android. With Naruto ducking under the swing, while grabbing hold of Cell's tail.

Smirking, Naruto began swinging Cell around, with the creature screaming the entire time before Naruto slammed him into the ground. Before lifting him, and slamming him into the ground, again and again, with Cell screaming in pain, as he was slammed repeatedly into the ground.

Given that Naruto was now fully rested from his previous fight, he was able to go against Cell more evenly, and is taking fully advantage of it.

Finally, Naruto swung Cell around, before launching him straight into a boulder, with the Bio-Android crashing through it, grunting in pain.

Getting up, Cell growled in anger, before sending a barrage of Death Beams at Naruto, who made no effort to dodge the attacks, letting them shoot through his body. Seeing this made Cell's eyes widen in remembrance, realizing what Naruto was doing and quickly stopped firing the beams. But it was too late, as Naruto was filled with dozens of fatal injuries, that quickly sealed up, as his power increased thanks to the Zenkai Boost.

The Bio-Android then gasped in pain, as Naruto once again blitzed him, burying his knee into Cell's stomach. With Cell growling as his tail wrapped around Naruto's leg, knocking him off balance.

Taking advantage of this, Cell wrapped his arms around Naruto, and suplexed him into the ground. With the Bio-Android not stopping there, as he grabbed Naruto by the leg, and threw him into the air, before flying after him, and punching Naruto higher and higher.

When they were high enough into the air, Cell delivered a spin kick, knocking Naruto to the side. Creating a Death Saucer, Cell threw the attack, this time aiming to incapacitate Naruto, rather than kill him, as that'd only make him stronger.

Only for Naruto to move and allow the disc to cut through his neck, decapitating him, with his head immediately reattaching itself, as he gained another power boost.

Flying towards Cell, Naruto grabbed him in a headlock, and began punching him repeatedly in the chest, along with absorbing his energy, as well. Naruto then spun around in the air, before throwing Cell back down to the island.

"Kamehameha!" Naruto shouted, firing the Ki blast at Cell, who crashed into the island, before quickly standing up and firing off his own blast.

Seeing this Naruto smirked, and instantly stopped his attack, allowing Cell's own to charge towards him, consuming his entire body.

'Damn it!' Cell thought, immediately stopping his attack, but could see that Naruto's upper body was already destroyed, only to just as quickly regenerate itself, as he gained yet another Zenkai Boost.

Naruto then vanished in a burst of speed, moving behind Cell, and slamming his head into the ground.

"You're gonna pay for what you did, Cell." Naruto said, planning to make the Bio-Android suffer, before finding a way to get Lapis out of him, then finally killing the bug.

But before Naruto could continue attacking Cell, he grunted in pain, when someone slammed into him, launching him into a cliffside. Looking, Naruto scowled, when he saw Vegeta standing there, smirking wickedly, in his Super Saiyan form, while looking more buff.

"Vegeta, I don't have time for you!" Said Naruto, not wanting to deal with the egotistical Saiyan.

"That's perfectly fine, it won't take long for me to tear you apart. Then moving onto to the other pieces of scrap." Vegeta said, planning to kill Naruto first, and then deal with the other Androids.

Hearing the threat against his friends, Naruto growled in anger, before rushing the Saiyan Prince, only for Vegeta to sidestep the attack, and slam his knee into Naruto's stomach. Making him double over in pain, and cough up blood, shocked at the power behind the blow.

Vegeta didn't stop there as he began to mercilessly beat Naruto into a pulp, savoring taking his revenge for his previous humiliation. While off to the side, Cell stood up, having recovered from Naruto's attacks, and saw what was happening, and smirked.

He could take the opportunity to go and absorb 18, with 22 now distracted. But Cell didn't want to take the chance of him being stopped, so would deal with Naruto, first then absorb 18.

Cell then saw Vegeta throw Naruto into the air, the Bio-Android flying up after him smashing his elbow into his back, launching him back to the ground. Vegeta uppercutting Naruto when he was close enough, before grabbing by his neck and flying up into the air, going passed Cell as they went high up.

After a few moments, Vegeta stopped, and then threw Naruto back to the ground, before getting into a stance, one that Cell mirrored below them.

"Galick Gun…FIRE!" Vegeta and Cell shouted, firing the two Ki blasts right at Naruto.

When the two attacks hit, Naruto cried out in pain as his body was being ripped apart and healing rapidly, as he was unable to move from being trapped between the two beams.

Eventually, the two stopped their attacks, as Naruto fell out of the sky, crashing onto the island. With Vegeta landing in front of him, smirking down at him.

"Let this be a lesson Android, a true Saiyan will always best a fake like you." Vegeta said, before kicking Naruto into the ocean, watching in satisfaction, as he sunk beneath the water.

"I must say Vegeta, your help is a surprise, but also welco-GAH!" Cell gasped, when Vegeta buried his fist in his stomach.

"You misunderstand Android, I didn't help you. I was merely showing that fake his place, with him out of the way, you're next." Said Vegeta, while smirking, as Trunks soon arrived and saw his father attacking Cell, much to his relief that he was dealing with the current threat.

"Father! Do you need any help?!" Trunks asked, in case Vegeta couldn't handle Cell on his own.

"Stay out this, boy! This will take even less time, than it did with the fake!" Shouted Vegeta, with Trunks frowning at this, knowing he was likely talking about 22, but nodded slowly, and remained where he was.

"Naruto!" Lazuli screamed, ignoring Gebo trying to stop her, while running out of the cave, and looked around for Naruto, but didn't see him anywhere.

"Wait your turn you tin can! The bug comes first." Said Vegeta, before punching Cell, knocking him back.

"Wa-wait Vegeta! Now hold on a moment, let's talk about this. Would you really be satisfied, beating me in my second form?" Cell asked, hoping to get Vegeta to stop long enough, so he could absorb 18.

"What're you talking about?" Demanded Vegeta, with Cell smirking, as he had his attention.

"That's right, what you see now, is only my Semi-Perfect Form, after I absorb Android 17. I'm not yet complete, until I absorb Android 18 as well, and reached my Perfect Form. Tell me Vegeta, would you really be satisfied beating me now, never knowing how you could have fared against me at my true power?" Cell challenged, while playing on Vegeta's pride.

"Father, don't listen to him!" Said Trunks, knowing they couldn't let Cell reach his true power.

"Shut it, boy! And how strong would you be in this "Perfect Form"?" Vegeta demanded.

"Vegeta, I would have crushed you without a second thought." Stated Cell, knowing he had Vegeta, right where he wanted him, now.

"Really, in that case, take the Android, and I'll be more than willing to prove you wrong." Vegeta said, crossing his arms, wanting to get a proper challenge.

"What?! Father, you can't be serious about letting him do this?! Krillin, Yamcha and Tien have died, just we could stop him!" Trunks said, not believe his father was actually doing this.

"And why should I care about what happened to those weaklings?! They shouldn't have interfered and have now paid the price for it!" Retorted Vegeta apathetically, not caring how many weaklings die, as long as he got the challenge, he wanted.

Trunks looked at Vegeta in shock and rage at how uncaring he was, or that he was willing to let Cell become even stronger than he already was.

The Half-Saiyan's attention then turned to Cell, who had gone to make a move for 18, while everyone was distracted. Seeing this, Trunks quickly flew over and slammed his leg into Cell's head, knocking him to the side.

"You aren't touching her Cell!" Trunks shouted, refusing to let Cell become even stronger, as Lazuli was snapped out of her shock, at his assistance.

"Th-thanks." Said Lazuli, with Trunks looking at her neutrally.

"Don't thank me, I'm only making sure a bigger monster isn't created. Once he's dealt with, all bets are off." Trunks said, with Lazuli nodding, as she and Gebo stood beside Trunks.

"You'll regret interfering, boy." Said Vegeta, as Cell got up, and the two stood across from the two Androids and Half-Saiyan.

Trunks didn't say anything as he charged Vegeta, while Lazuli and Gebo went against Cell. With the fights being pretty even, with Trunks' power being equal to Vegeta's, while Cell was still weakened from fighting Naruto, and the energy, he absorbed from him, giving Lazuli and Gebo an advantage.

Though while the three were able to put a good fight, none of them were able to sense the presence of Imperfect Cell, nearby watching the fight.

'Hm, they might actually be able to kill the other me. And while I'd love nothing more than to watch him die, I still need information to find another 17 and 18.' Imperfect Cell thought, making sure he was hidden from view, before firing several Ki blasts at Trunks, Lazuli, and Gebo, getting their attention.

"What? Where did those-" Trunks said, confused at where the blasts came from.

"Solar Flare!" Shouted Cell, taking advantage of everyone's confusion and focus being away from him.

Everyone cried out, as they were blinded by the bright light.

"18! Get out of here, run now!" Trunks shouted, sensing Cell moving towards 18.

"Gebo! Look out for Naruto for me!" Said Lazuli, knowing she wouldn't get far.

"Lazuli!" Said Gebo, wanting to help her, but couldn't see what was happening.

Meanwhile, deep under the ocean, Naruto laid at the bottom of them water, being crushed by the water pressure. With the pressure also making it so his body was in a constant state of Zenkai Boosts, as he was crushed by the water pressure and then healed, with the cycle repeating, the longer he was underwater.

Though Naruto's eyes immediately snapped open when he heard Trunks and Gebo shout to Lazuli. Not a moment later, Naruto burst out of the water his power now higher than ever, now being in Full-Powered Super Saiyan. Unfortunately, Naruto wasn't fast enough to stop what happened next.

Cell grinned sinisterly, as he rushed towards Lazuli, his stinger opening up and engulfed her, with the female Android letting out a loud scream, as she was absorbed.

Naruto's eyes widened in shock and horror at seeing Lazuli getting absorbed, just like how Lapis was. While inside him, something snapped, as Naruto's body was flooded with pure rage.

Naruto's shout of rage could be heard all across the land, as his power continued climbing higher, higher, and higher, as he gained bio-electricity, while his aura became more flame-like, and jagged in appearance.

When Naruto finally stopped shouting, he glared darkly at everyone around him, before settling on Vegeta. Knowing that between him and Cell, he was the one that was the most at fault for Lazuli being absorbed by the Bio-Android, due to his interference. With a roar, Naruto charged Vegeta grabbing him his head, and threw him into a cliffside, embedding the Saiyan into it.

"Big Bang Kamehameha!" Naruto screamed, combing the Big Bang Attack and Kamehameha together, firing the large and destructive wave at Vegeta.

Vegeta had no time to dodge or block the blast, as it impacted him and blasted right through the cliff, obliterating the Saiyan Prince.

Trunks look on in horror at what he just saw, and the power Naruto was putting out.

'Father…what did you just help unleash?' Trunks thought, believing that Vegeta just helped create something even worse than Cell, and the Androids of his time.

Not seeing or sensing Vegeta, Naruto's attention turned towards Cell, now in his true Perfect Form, as the Bio-Android clapped and smirked.

"My, my 22 that was quite impressive. I could practically feel that. Now if you're done with the little tantrum, how about you-" Cell said, only to be cutoff, when Naruto suddenly appeared in front of him, and wrapped a hand around his throat.

"Shut up." Said Naruto darkly, before slamming Cell into the island, causing a mini-earthquake.

Trunks took this as his cue to leave, knowing he had to go and tell the others what happened.

Naruto didn't give the retreating Trunks a glance, as he grabbed Cell by one of the protrusions on his head, and lifted him up, while smirking sadistically.

"Tell me "Perfect Being", how will you like me to give you the perfect death." Said Naruto, placing his hand against Cell's chest, before blasting a hole right through the Bio-Android, only for the hole to close up, making Naruto grin wickedly at seeing that Cell can regenerate, as well.

Tossing Cell out over the ocean, Naruto reappeared in front of Cell, spin kicking him off to the side. Once reappearing in front of his path, Naruto proceeded to repeatedly knock Cell around the air, as if he were playing a game of pinball. With Cell being the ball, he could repeatedly break since he would just heal.

Eventually though, Naruto stopped and kicked Cell straight into the air, flying ahead of him, as he did so.

"Big Bang Attack!" Naruto shouted, firing the large Ki ball at Cell, the Bio-Android crying out as he immediately blasted back down to the island, where he crashed into a giant crater, with Naruto floating in front of him, seeing that Cell looked to be on the verge of unconsciousness.

"No, no, no, don't pass out yet. I'm not done ripping your wings off, butterfly." Said Naruto, before frowning, when Cell started laughing and stood up as his injuries healed.

"Ahahahaha! I must say, that was quite impressive, I didn't think I was capable of feeling pain anymore, but you proved me wrong, 22. I'm actually glad there wasn't a version of you, in my timeline." Cell said, with Naruto narrowing his eyes at this, while the Imperfect Cell perked up, and began eagerly listening for the information he desires.

"What the hell are you talking about?" Demanded Naruto, his curiosity outweighing his desire to kill Cell.

"A little history lesson, then. I come from an alternate timeline, the same being for Trunks, but we're not from the same timeline, but they are quite similar up to a point. You see in my timeline, Trunks succeeded in killing Androids 17 and 18, who ravaged the Earth, and killed the Z-Fighters, except Goku, who died from a heart virus. I won't bore you with the details, as I'm sure we both have better things to do, but it was after Trunks killed 17 and 18, that I came into the picture. You see Trunks and his mother created a time machine, so he could go back in time to save Goku from dying, and stop the Androids from arriving, thus saving his future. But here's a fun fact; Multiverse Theories a bitch." Cell said, while smirking at the Saiyan Android.

"He created an alternate timeline." Said Naruto, while frowning as he realized what had happened, and why he exists, when he apparently didn't in Cell's or Trunk's timeline.

"Nailed it! Yes, Trunks created an alternate timeline, creating the present we're now in, I come from even further than Trunks did, where he somehow succeeded in killing the Androids. He planned to come back to the past to inform the others of his victory! But he made one crucial mistake, he stole from me. So, I killed Trunks, and used his time machine to travel three years into the past, from today, having reverted to my larvae stage, to fit in the time machine. And now here we are, the Perfect Being, and the Saiyan Android that didn't originally exist." Cell concluded.

'And that's exactly what I needed.' Thought Imperfect Cell, having what he needed to get another 17 and 18, and he needed to get Trunk's time machine to do so.

With his plan now decided, Imperfect Cell jumped into the water, to avoid being seen by the combatants.

'Now, all I have to do is get Trunk's time machine, travel to his time, absorb 17 and 18, perhaps absorb the me in that timeline, as well, and maybe use the Time Chamber there, as well, then come back here and absorb this me. Then, I shall truly become the one true Perfect Being.' Thought Imperfect Cell, knowing with the power of two versions of himself, along with 17 and 18, then he'll have reached a level beyond his normal perfection.

Imperfect Cell was then pulled from his thoughts when he came face to face with a giant sea dragon.

"Huh…well shit." Said Imperfect Cell, as the dragon roared and unleashed a mouth beam.

Speeding out of the way, Imperfect Cell appeared on the dragons back, and stabbed his stinger into it, as he began absorbing the beast.

Figuring he'll need to lay low, until he gets the chance to steal the time machine, Imperfect Cell might as well take the chance to keep absorbing more energy. And right now, he had a craving for some sea food.

Meanwhile, back with Naruto and Perfect Cell, the Saiyan Android was shaking in rage.

"So, you came to this timeline, just to absorb Lapis and Lazuli, my friends!" Naruto shouted, while glaring at Cell.

"Yes, they were merely steppingstones to my perfection." Said Cell, while shrugging nonchalantly.

"They were my friends! Lapis, Lazuli, and Gebo are my friends! I cared about them, I cared about Lazuli, and you took her! I cared for her, and now that she's gone, I have this painful void in my heart." Naruto said, while looking down and gripping his chest, as Cell laughed mockingly.

"I believe the word you're looking for is called love, 22. You loved 18, and it's adorable." Said Cell, while smirking at the Saiyan Android.

"Love?" Naruto said, not knowing what that meant.

"Yes, love. It means you cared about her as more than a friend, as someone you'd do anything for, do anything to protect, someone you'd go to hell and back for. And now that she's gone, it's the worse pain imaginable, isn't it." Cell said, with Naruto nodding since seeing Lazuli be absorbed hurt worse than seeing Lapis be absorbed.

"Yes. It hurts." Muttered Naruto.

"And you only have yourself to blame for that pain. You fell in love with someone that was always destined to be absorbed by me. You're angry at me for doing what I was made to do, when you should be mad at yourself for your own mistake." Cell said, smirking, while Naruto clenched his fists tightly.

"But hey, if it really means that much to you, you could always steal Trunk's time machine, like I did, and get with the one in his timeline. It's not like I need her, anymore." Said Cell, laughing, before doubling over in pain when Naruto slammed his fist into his chest.

"I told you to shut up!" Naruto growled, before kicking Cell into the air, and resumed his assault on the Bio-Android.

"You say get with the Android in Trunks timeline?! That wouldn't be Lazuli, that would be nothing, but a psychotic killing machine! Lazuli was kind, smart, strong, determined, and nothing like the one Trunks knows! She's the one who woke me up from that damn pod, who cared about me when I was in danger, who taught me about the world! And you took her from!" Naruto shouted, smashing his fist into Cell's face, sending him flying down to the island.

"Big Bang Kamehameha!" Shouted Naruto, firing the powerful blast right at Cell, with the Bio-Android crying out in pure agony.

When Naruto stopped the attack, he flew straight at Cell, and sent two punches straight into his stomach, with Cell gasping for air, before he started heaving. Rolling over onto his hands and knees, Cell coughed and gagged, before to Naruto's shock and relief, the Bio-Android vomited out both Lazuli and Lapis.

"Lapis, Lazuli." Naruto said, shocked and relieved beyond measure to see them again, especially Lazuli.

"No, no, NO!" Screamed Cell as he reverted back to his Imperfect Form, with the loss of the twins, with Naruto turning his attention back to Cell.

"Don't worry, you'll be dead in a few moments." Naruto said, charging up an energy blast, and preparing to vaporize Cell, so he couldn't get the chance to absorb his friends again.

"The only ones dying, are all of you!" Cell shouted in raged at having his perfection stolen from him, as he began bloating up to trigger his self-destruction protocol.

Naruto's eyes widened at this, before looking at Lazuli and Lapis, to see them waking up.

"Ow, my head. What the hell happened?" Groaned Lapis.

"We were eaten by a giant fucking bug, that's what." Lazuli said, standing up, before she was pulled into a hug by Naruto.

"I love you." Said Naruto, with Lazuli's eyes widening at his sudden confession.

Though before she could reply, Naruto kissed her, surprising Lazuli again.

But just as quickly, Naruto pulled back and walked up to Cell, while looking at the expanding Bio-Android.

'I don't know if my immortality will be enough to survive this, but as long as he's gone.' Thought Naruto, before creating an energy shield around himself and Cell.

"Wait, Naruto, don't do it! We'll find another way!" Lazuli screamed, seeing what was happening, and knew what was coming.

She made to run over and stop him, but was held back by her brother, and the recovered Gebo. With Lazuli struggled against them, but they refused to let go knowing, she wouldn't be able to stop Naruto from what he was about to do, and would just get herself killed, as well.

"You're crazy 22." Cell said, with Naruto looking at the soon to explode Bio-Android.

"People do crazy things, when they're in love." Replied Naruto, with an accepting smile.

Not a moment later, Cell's body detonated, engulfing both himself and Naruto, seemingly killing them both.

"NO!" Lazuli screamed, horrified that Naruto might be dead, with the disappearance of the Energy Shield seeming to verify it.

Though after a few moments, the three Androids were shocked as the smoke began clearing, revealing Naruto's body starting to regenerate. With the shield dropping, as Naruto fell to his knees, panting.

Seeing this, Lazuli broke free from Lapis and Gebo, running over and hugging Naruto tightly.

"I-I th-thought…I th-thought y-y-you we-were d-dead." Lazuli cried, having been terrified that he might have died, as Naruto smiled hugged her comfortingly

"Can't kill me that easily." Said Naruto, as Gebo and Lapis walked over to them/

"Congratulations Naruto, you were able to best Cell, and survive an explosion powerful enough to destroy the planet." Gebo said.

"Thanks for getting us out of that thing. And if you hurt my sister, I will find a way to kill you." Said Lapis, with Lazuli socking him in the stomach, without letting go of Naruto.

"Don't forget I'm the older twin and can take care of myself." Said Lazuli, with Lapis smirking.

"I know, but it's my job." Lapis stated, wanting to at least look cool, by doing the whole protective brother act.

"Well you don't have to worry; I won't let anything happen to her." Said Naruto, knowing he'll do everything he can to protect Lazuli.

His words made the twins smile, before all of them froze, as a sudden voice spoke.

"Like I've said before, it's adorable."

"That shouldn't be possible." Gebo said, his eyes wide open, knowing that the blast should have killed him.

"It can't be." Said Lapis, not recognizing the voice, but had a feeling he knew who it was.

"He's still alive." Lazuli said in disbelief.

Looking, the four Androids saw the smoke fade, revealing Cell, back in his Perfect Form, only now possessing an aura similar to Naruto's, when he transformed into a Super Saiyan 2.

"How, how are you alive?!" Demanded Naruto, while moving in front of Lazuli and Lapis, as Cell smirked, while looking over his body.

"My regeneration is on the same level as yours, 22, minus the immortality, of course. As long as my core remains intact, even if my entire body is destroyed, I will always return. And it seems my body recorded my Perfect Form, and regenerated back to it, as it's now my strongest form. But I feel even stronger, quite similar to that other form you unlocked, as well. So, I suppose, if we're to continue the trend of naming our transformations, let's call this Super Perfect Cell." Said Cell, while smirking as he crossed his arms, as the four got ready for a fight.

"Oh no, need for that, I have no desire to fight you all, at least not yet. You see, this little experience has given me an epiphany. How can I be considered the Perfect Being if no one knows who I am? And how can I have perfect strength, when you unlocked that new form, and perhaps possess even more 22. So no, we won't be fighting yet, but we will. In a tournament, one so grand, it shall be remembered by all who watch it, one that shall ensure everyone will know the name, Cell! A tournament where not only the strongest will be decided, but the fate of the Earth, as well!" Cell declared.

"And what makes you think we'll just let get away?" Said Naruto, refusing to let Cell escape.

"Oh, I'm sure you could fight me evenly, 22, perhaps even surpass me. But can you ensure that your friends won't get caught in the crossfire?" Cell questioned, smirking, with the four scowling, but knew he was right, and stood down.

"See, that wasn't so hard, now was it? Now, I hope you all train long and hard, as you prepare yourselves, and I'll see you in seven days." Said Cell, before flying off, with the Androids, frowning as they watched the Bio-Android leave.

Not a moment later, Goku appeared with his Instant Transmission, having just left the Time Chamber. With the Androids being tempted to kill the Saiyan, but not because of Gero's programming, or the lack there of, in Naruto's case.

But because Goku didn't kill the doctor, when he destroyed the Red Ribbon Army, or when they first learned about the Androids, from Trunks. Meaning everything that's happened, in a way, was Goku's fault, for choosing to wait.

The only thing that stopped them, was that Goku had lost people against Cell, and the "defective" Androids, as well.

"What happened?" Goku asked, while looked around, having heard what happened from Trunks, but didn't see Cell, anywhere.

Naruto stepped forward, and explained what happened, including how Cell just left, and was now apparently putting together a tournament.

"This is bad. If Cell is really stronger than when he absorbed you two, then there's no time to waste, and we need to get stronger, a lot stronger. Will you guys help us?" Goku asked, while looking at the Androids, knowing they all needed to work together to stop Cell.

The Androids exchanged glances, before nodding in agreement, since they knew they needed to work together to stop Cell.

Seeing this, Goku nodded, before taking a moment to look around, with him soon letting out a solemn sigh

'Vegeta, why couldn't you let go of your pride, even if just for a moment.' Goku thought, unable to sense Vegeta's power, knowing that while they got three valuable allies, in the upcoming battle against Cell, Vegeta's death was a major blow for them.

With that, Goku flew off into the air, towards The Lookout, with the Androids following behind him.

*Hell*

"Damn them all! Damn 22, for sending me back here! Damn the boy, for betraying me! Damn Kakarot, for convincing me to help him, and those weakling!" Vegeta roared, while in his Grade 2 Super Saiyan Form, as he stood over the incapacitated forms of Frieza, King Cold and the Ginyu Force, who decided to give him the welcoming committee, only to learn that Vegeta had long since surpassed them.

"Vegeta, is that you?!" Said a familiar voice, with Vegeta looking behind him, to find his father and numerous Saiyans standing alongside him.

This made Vegeta smirk, seeing that he could use this to his advantage.

"Yes father, it is I, you son. Having surpassed the limitations of the average Saiyan and ascended into a Super Saiyan!" Vegeta exclaimed, while flaring his power to help get the point across.

"My son, I knew that you would be the one to one day rediscover the power of the Super Saiyan." King Vegeta said, proud and filled with pride at what his son had accomplished.

"But, if that's so, then why are you here, Prince Vegeta? Isn't the Super Saiyan's power supposed to be invincible?" A Saiyan Elite asked, confused on how he was dead, if he had attained the legendary form.

"I had merely scratched the surface of the potential of a Super Saiyan, before being killed by a group of Saiyans that I had saved and recruited. Having taught them to unlock the power of the Super Saiyan, to help remake a new, more powerful Saiyan Race. Having killed me in their coup, with a mechanical abomination. An Android made with the DNA of a Saiyan, who unlocked a more powerful, ascended form of Super Saiyan!" Vegeta exclaimed, while painting himself as the victim, while Kakarot, Android 22 and the Z Fighters were made into the bad guys.

Which worked, as the numerous Saiyan roared in anger and rage, cursing these traitors for taking advantage of their prince's kindness!

"But we won't let such a slight go unpunished, now will we?! Join me, my fellow Saiyans, Elites, Mid-Class and Low-Class alike! I will teach you the secret of becoming Super Saiyans, as well! And once we've bid our time, and built our strength, we will overthrow that Red Ogre, that felt he had the right to judge us! Together, we will take over the Afterlife, then return to world of the living! Where we will deal with traitors and remind the Universe the power of the Saiyans!" Vegeta roared, with all the Saiyans in hell roaring and cheering for their prince.

"Then, it is my honor to pass on the title of king, to you, my son! All Hail, King Vegeta the Fourth!" Exclaimed the now retired King Vegeta, as the Saiyans cheered for their new king, as Vegeta looked down at them, with a smirk.

'Perfect, I now have the Saiyans united under me, and soon, I will have an army of Super Saiyans under my command! Maybe I can now find a pure-blooded Saiyan woman to sire a proper heir with. Rather than that disgrace, who was born, when I allowed my Saiyan Blood to be muddied by that Earth Woman's genes.' Vegeta thought to himself, planning to have Trunks and Bulma be among the first to suffer his wrath.

Now realizing that that while Humans and Saiyans are genetically compatible, to the point of producing offspring with great potential. In terms of personality and overall nature, they are vastly inferior. Thanks to their Human-side hindering their Saiyan instincts, making them more passive and less willing to fight a worthy battle. As seen with that bastard, who he refuses to acknowledge as his son, when he interfered in letting Cell absorb that female android. Which, in his mind, was what resulted in his death.

Though despite what Vegeta thought, not everyone was pleased with him now ruling the Saiyan Race. With these individuals being Raditz, Nappa, Gine and Bardock's old team, as they glared at the prince.

"I can't believe they're following that traitor, just because he became a Super Saiyan, and painted himself as the victim. I bet that it was Kakarot who became a Super Saiyan, first. With them probably killing him, when they realized how much of a flight risk the bastard is." Nappa said, refusing the believe a word of his murderer.

"Yeah, but unfortunately, Vegeta has the others eating out the palm of his hands, now." Raditz said, knowing that there was nothing they could do, at the moment.

"What should we do Tora?" Gine asked her husband's former teammate, and best friend.

"For now, we can't do anything. Not when there are numerous Saiyans, with plenty of them having much higher power levels than us. And that's not counting that Vegeta is now a Super Saiyan." Tora said, knowing that at the moment, they are both vastly outnumbered, and out matched.

"Maybe we should infiltrate their ranks at the moment. That way, we can acquire the power of the Super Saiyan ourselves and wait for the right time to stop Vegeta." Fasha said, knowing that might be their best bet in stopping the newly coronated Saiyan King.

"As much as I hate the idea of working for Vegeta again, even if it's just as a ruse. We don't really have a choice, now do we." Nappa muttered, as the others nodded in agreement, not liking the idea, themselves, before they flew off to join their fellow Saiyans.

So, what did you think, good. Yep Naruto, Lazuli, and Gebo managed to temporarily escape Cell with the appearance of Tien and Yamcha, with Tien breaking out the Kikoho after Yamcha was absorbed. Only to absorbed as well, with Cell now being aware of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, but believes he'll surpass any training they do with his Perfect Form. We also see Imperfect Cell learn about the Time Chamber and begins making plans of his own. Then we see Naruto and Lazuli having some moments together, before going to the next day where they learn just what Cell is, but not the specific version after them. Cell then arrives with him and Naruto fighting, now being more even with Naruto being rested, and allows himself to be attacked by Cell to gain more Zenkai. Unfortunately Vegeta then arrives and works with Cell to incapacitate Naruto before allowing Cell to go absorb 18, with Trunks working with the Androids to stop them. While Imperfect Cell watches and secretly intervenes allowing his counterpart the chance to absorb Lazuli, this also bringing Naruto back to the fight as a Full Power Super Saiyan before ascending even further to Super Saiyan 2. With him then using his new power to kill Vegeta before beginning to toy around with Cell. It's then both Naruto, and the hidden Imperfect Cell, learn Perfect Cell's origin story, with Imperfect Cell planning to take Trunks time machine to go to his future and absorb the 17 and 18 there. While Naruto also realizes he loves Lazuli as he beats Cell into a pulp, before forcing him to vomit out 17 and 18, leading to Cell triggering his self-destruction with Naruto putting a shield around them both. This leading to them both surviving with Cell now in his Super Perfect Form, before deciding to host the Cell Games to make sure everyone knows about the Perfect Being, while the Androids decide to work with Goku to defeat Cell. Finally we get a look into hell where Vegeta has tricked the other Saiyans, aside from a few, to work with him to get his revenge on the Z-Fighters and Androids. So, review if you liked go away if you didn't.

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Hello all Storm here with a new chapter! Here we'll be seeing Goku and the Androids arrive at The Lookout and making a new plan to deal with the even stronger Super Perfect Cell, along with seeing even further deviations from canon. So, without further ado.

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It didn't take long, before Goku and the Androids arrived at The Lookout, with the other Z-Fighters tensing up at seeing the Androids.

"Guys, don't worry, they're not here to fight. They're here to help us against Cell, who's now become even stronger." Goku said, before he began telling them everything that Naruto told him, from Cell's new form and his plans of hosting a tournament, to decide the fate of the world.

With this news not helping everyone's already low moods, since they now had to deal with Cell being even more powerful, and having to worry about beating him in a tournament.

"I'll tell my mom to keep an eye on the news, for when Cell makes his announcement." Trunk said, figuring from what he's heard of Cell's personality and his plans, he'll make some grand announcement of what he's doing to the entire world.

"I'll call mom, so she can do the same." Added Gohan, with Goku nodding at them both.

"Good, we need to make sure we know when, and where Cell, will hold this tournament. And I'll call Roshi, to do the same, as well." Goku said, before going to do just that.

*Kame House*

"Hmm…yes, I understand Goku…we'll be sure to keep our eyes on the news…of course, and you stay safe, ya here." Roshi said, nodding as he hung up the phone.

The Turtle Hermit then looked behind him, and sighed, as he saw Chiaotzu and Puar sitting on the couch, with downcast expressions. Both of them having been saddened and depressed, when Chiaotzu and the Turtle Hermit sensed Yamcha and Tien die, while knowing this time could very likely be permanent. Given the Dragon Balls have now turned to stone, and them having no idea of where New Namek is, it was now a real possibility, that if any of them die, they won't be able to come back.

'And I doubt this news will help them.' Roshi thought, knowing they won't be happy to learn Tien and Yamcha died for nothing, with Vegeta's actions leading to let Cell attain his Perfect Form.

Now all they could do, is hope that the others will grow strong enough to defeat Cell.

*The Lookout*

Finishing his phone call, Goku looked at everyone, glad that they were all gathered.

"Okay, originally, I was hoping that after our time in the Time Chamber, we'd be strong enough to defeat Cell. But things have changes, he's even stronger than when he had 17 and 18, it's even likely he'll train in his new power, making him even stronger. So, we'll be going back in the Time Chamber to get more training done." Goku said, knowing they needed to get even stronger, if they wanted to have a chance against Cell's Super Perfect Form.

"The new pairs will be me and 22, I still have eleven months to use in the chamber, from when I was a kid and after the year inside with Gohan. After that, it'll be Piccolo and 17 going inside, then Trunks and Gohan, then 22 and 18." Goku said, knowing this way, at least two of them would be able to go into the Time Chamber one more time, if it was needed.

"Okay. My mother is also coming here, with her portable workshop, so she can work on the Androids, and make any repairs or upgrades that they might need." Trunks said, having filled Bulma in on what's happening, including what his father did, and what happened to him.

Thinking about his father made Trunks look down, getting everyone's attention, and knew the reason for it. Given Trunks spent his entire life wanting to meet his father, to earn his love and respect, to show him how strong he was. And yet, after seeing how he was willing to just discard Krillin's, Yamcha's and Tien's sacrifices by letting Cell absorb 18, just so he could get a challenge. And ignoring the threat Cell would become, if he reached his full power, with Cell now being even stronger than he originally was.

"Trunks, I know you're upset by what Vegeta did, and you have every right to be. But don't let it get to you, Vegeta made his choices, and had to pay the price, just like you can make your own choices to be better than him. Use this experience as a lesson, to never lose sight of what's in front of you, and always push yourself to be better." Goku said, with Trunks looking up at the older Saiyan.

"Dad's right. And besides you're already pretty strong Trunks, look at how easily you took down Frieza and his father." Added Gohan, with Trunks looking at the younger counterpart of his mentor, touched at his praise.

"Hey Bright Eyes, we know you don't like us, but here's some advice, deadbeat parents are overrated." Lapis said, with Lazuli nodding in agreement with her brother.

"Yeah, if they wanna be full of themselves, or are just straight up assholes, then forget them." Said Lazuli, since she and her brother had their own experience with terrible parents.

Trunks looked at the Androids, surprised that they are offering him support, even when he was fully intending to kill them, when he first came to this time. It made the Half-Saiyan realize, that these Androids really were different from the ones he knew.

"Right." Trunks said, nodding at all their words, knowing they were right, and that he can be better than his father was, and remember him as the man he heard about from his mother and Gohan, not as the bitter reality he saw.

"Alright. Let's go, Naruto." Goku said, motioning the Saiyan Android to follow him to the Time Chamber, having learned the Androids names on the fly, here.

"Naruto?" Gohan asked, confused at the name.

"That's the name he chose, just like 16 chose the name Gebo. And our names are Lapis and Lazuli." Lazuli answered, surprising the others that the Androids had names, but nodded in understanding.

Naruto followed Goku to the Time Chamber, being surprised when he saw the vast empty void, with the only color being in the building they entered into.

"Yeah, it takes a while to get used to, but it's really useful for training. Just don't go in alone, since being in here alone could drive someone mad." Goku warned, with Naruto nodding, as he looked, around not seeing any end to the chamber.

"Okay, so what's the plan for training?" Naruto asked, wondering what they'll be working on, as Goku walked a few feet away and stood across from him.

"First, we'll be working on making you into an actual martial artist, so you can fight for real." Said Goku, with Naruto frowning in annoyance at this.

"I can already fight." Naruto said, crossing his arms, while Goku shook his head.

"You know how to fight, that doesn't mean you can fight. Gero may have programmed you to know how to do several forms of fighting, but that doesn't mean you can use them, correctly. Just because you know how to do something, doesn't mean you can do it. From what I've heard from the others, you usually rush against any opponents, while taking advantage of your regeneration, since you can't die, and can gain more Zenkai Boosts. But you can still be overwhelmed, or tired out. So, while you know how to fight, you can't fight someone who's had years of training and experience, who is equal to you, if not stronger than you. We'll be working on you actually learning to use the fighting styles you were uploaded with, so you can fight." Goku explained, knowing there's a difference between knowing how to do something, and actually being able to do it.

He could say he knew how to drive a car, but that doesn't mean he'd be able to actually drive one.

Naruto frowned at this, Goku's words being a blow to his pride, but had to admit he was right. All the fights he's been in, he only won them thanks to him using his immortality and Zenkai Boosts to overpower his opponents. He didn't actually win through skill, but just sheer force.

"Okay, what else?" Naruto asked.

"Outside of martial arts training, we'll also work on helping you master your Super Saiyan Transformations. Gohan and I were able to succeed in mastering Super Saiyan to the point he could stay in them for days, without feeling tired, along with being stronger than when it's first awakened. I also got a glimpse of that other form you awakened, I guess that'd be called Super Saiyan 2, going beyond the regular Super Saiyan. And while it's definitely powerful, you don't seem to be in full control of yourself, and ended up toying with Cell. That could be bad, as it'd give an opponent time to make a counterattack, you wouldn't expect, if you're being controlled by your own power." Goku said, with Naruto nodding, since he had felt stronger than ever, when he went into Super Saiyan 2, that he could do anything, and wanted to simply make Cell suffer, before killing him.

"That's the main parts we'll be focusing on. For now, let's spar, to see what you know so far. Also, don't hold back, with Cell's new power, I need to be pushed even farther, also, and hopefully awaken Super Saiyan 2, as well." Said Goku, getting into his stance, before powering up to Full Power Super Saiyan.

"Alright, ready, whenever you are." Naruto replied, getting into his own stance, and transforming as well.

For a moment, the two Saiyans stood across from each other, before with a shout, they charged each other.

*Later-The Lookout*

Several hours had passed, since Naruto and Goku went into the Time Chamber, with the others sitting outside, on The Lookout. Most of them waiting for either their turn in the chamber, or to get any news on Cell, and what he was planning.

Everyone then looked up, when a Capsule Corp plane landed on The Lookout, with Bulma and baby Trunks stepping out.

"Trunks!" Bulma said, smiling at her future son, with Trunks getting up, before walking over to his mother and baby self.

"Hey mom. Did you learn anything about what Cell is planning?" Trunks asked, with Bulma nodding in confirmation.

"Yeah, he made a big announcement on the news, for his tournament, calling it the Cell Games. He's welcoming any challengers to face him in one-on-one matches, and that if he wins, he'll leave earth, after blowing it up." Bulma explained, making everyone's eyes widen at this.

"Well, the bug man certainly enjoys showboating, doesn't he." Stated Lapis, causing Bulma's attention to turn towards the Androids, with this being the first time she's seen them.

"So, those are the Androids. I thought you said there were four." Bulma said, while looking at her son, with Trunks nodding.

"There are, the fourth is in the Time Chamber with Goku. Though they should be out in a few more hou-" Trunks said, only to stop, as his eyes widened in shock, when he felt two giant Ki signatures appear in The Lookout, while the others, who could sense Ki, were also shocked.

Looking, everyone saw Goku exiting the Time Chamber, having used up his remaining months inside, with his golden aura flaring around him, with bio-electricity sparking across his body. Showing that he had succeeded in ascending to Super Saiyan 2.

Naruto followed Goku out, saving up his remaining month, for when he enters again. His own aura also flaring up, though being more controlled, than when he initially awakened it, along with being in control of himself.

"Wow." Gohan muttered, shocked at just how much more powerful his father was now, compared to when they came out of the chamber.

Piccolo could only nod in agreement with his students, amazed at the increase in power.

"Who's she?" Naruto asked, looking at Bulma, while raising a brow at baby Trunks in her arms, causing the older Trunks to scratch the back of his head.

"Oh right. Uh mom, this is Android 22, or Naruto, as he's been renamed. This is my mother, or at least the past version of her." Trunks introduced.

"…Oh." Said Naruto, realizing that the baby was Trunks younger counterpart, meaning he was also Vegeta's son.

"So, you're the one who killed Vegeta." Bulma stated, seeing the one who killed her sons' father.

"Yeah. And I doubt it means much, but I'm sorry I killed your husband, and taking away your sons' father. But I'm also not sorry for killing the man, himself, because of what he did." Said Naruto, feeling regret at robbing a child of their father, before they could even know him, but he also wouldn't be torn up about it, not after what Vegeta did.

"It's fine, Trunks told me what happened, and I can understand why you did it. Also, Vegeta and I weren't married, we weren't even together, actually. The night that resulted in Trunks, was a result of stress and sexual tension between us." Bulma replied, forgiving Naruto, and knowing he had killed Vegeta in revenge for letting Cell absorb the other Androids.

While part of Bulma was saddened at losing the chance to see what could have been, between her and Vegeta. Along with baby Trunks losing out on the chance to meet his father. She also wasn't going to fault the one who killed him, since the Saiyan Prince brought it upon himself.

'Plus, given what Trunks told me, he did, that might be for the best.' Bulma thought, not wanting her son to be exposed to that kind of hatred, anger and pride.

Naruto just nodded slowly, before taking notice of baby Trunks looking at him. With the baby then reaching an arm out towards him, making Bulma smile.

"I think he wants you to hold him." Said Bulma, with Naruto looking unsure at that idea.

"I'm uh, not sure that's the best idea…" Naruto said, trailing off, only for Bulma to hold Trunks out for him, with the baby waving his arms at him, with a curious look on his face.

Awkwardly, the Saiyan Android grabbed the baby, and held him in his arms. With baby Trunks looking at him, curiously, poking Naruto's whisker marks, before laughing, making the Saiyan Android smile, slightly. The sight making the others smile, as well.

'He's really good with kids.' Lazuli thought, while smiling softly at the scene.

"You say one word, and I'll turn you into my twin sister." Said Lazuli, not even looking at her brother, to know he was smirking, and was about to say something.

Which was true, until Lazuli spoke, and Lapis immediately went silent, knowing she'd go through with her threat.

Naruto handed baby Trunks back to Bulma, as Piccolo and Lapis entered the Time Chamber, for their own training.

"So, Trunks said your name is Naruto? Do you all have names, now?" Bulma asked, as she began setting up her equipment, to look the Androids over.

"Yeah, I'm Lazuli, and my brother is Lapis. While the big guy here, is Gebo." Replied Lazuli, with Bulma nodding at the names.

"Alright then. If you could get on the table Naruto, we can get started." Bulma said, after she finished setting up her workshop.

"Why do I even need to be looked at? I can't die, and can regenerate from any injuries I receive, so I don't need to be given a checkup." Naruto said, doubting he needed any repairs, or upgrades, since his immortality would heal any injuries, and he's able to get a Zenkai Boost from any fatal injuries, he receives.

"How about the fact that Gero could have put any surprises inside you, whether it was something to shut you down, kill or incapacitate you, if you ever went rogue." Stated Lazuli, not putting it past Gero to have done something like that, to make sure he could control Naruto.

"Again, I can't die, and Gero's dead now, so any failsafe's that he might have put in me, are useless now." Naruto replied, crossing his arms stubbornly, only to reel back when Bulma poked his chest.

"Okay, smart guy, how about this; Cell was able to find a way to track you, by making something from those other Androids you fought, so he could likely find a way to access these failsafe's, and shut you down, lowering our chances of beating him. He also can't die either, and can get stronger from fatal injuries, as well. And lastly, even without the Dragon Balls, you'll soon learn, that not even death can stop someone. Now then, either get on the table, or I'll have Lazuli hold you down, while I work. Your choice, whiskers." Bulma said, before putting her hands on her hips, while giving Naruto a look, as if daring him to contradict her.

Naruto looked at Bulma with wide eyes, before looking at Lazuli for help, only to see her smirking at him. Knowing he wouldn't get any help, Naruto grumbled to himself, and got on the table. Though internally, he was impressed at Bulma's lack of fear at his strength and power, along with her ability to make him do what she said.

"Out of curiosity, how did you get involved in all…this?" Naruto asked, motioning to everything around them.

"You mean going on crazy adventures, involving aliens, demons, and magic wishing granting balls?" Said Bulma, as she started looking over Naruto's mechanical parts, with the Android Saiyan nodding.

"I'm actually curious about that, too. How'd you even meet these guys?" Asked Lazuli, not having much information on Goku and his friends, outside of what Gero uploaded to her and her brother, that'd help them kill them.

"Oh. Well that's actually…kind of embarrassing." Bulma said, smiling nervously, while remembering how she first met Goku, and the reason for it, leading to many crazy adventures.

"It can't be that bad." Said Naruto, doubting it's as bad as Bulma thought it was.

"Okay. It started when I stumbled onto the Two-Star Dragon Ball, in my basement, before making the Dragon Radar, to locate the other six. My original wish was…was to have a lifetime supply of strawberries, before I changed it to having a perfect boyfriend, instead." Said Bulma, with Naruto and Lazuli looking at her with wide eyes.

"…You wanted to collect the Dragon Balls…to wish for a lifetime supply of strawberries…but then decided to wish for a boyfriend, instead?" Lazuli asked, slowly, processing what she just heard.

"I was sixteen, and just discovered the existence of actual magic items, that could grant any wish!" Said Bulma in her defense, while blushing in embarrassment.

"Okay, what happened next?" Naruto asked, interested to hear about the early adventures of the Z-Fighters.

Bulma began telling the two Androids about the adventures she went on, with Goku, Krillin and Yamcha, going against Pilaf Gang and Red Ribbon Army, fighting in the World Martial Arts Tournaments, meeting Tien, when he was an enemy in the Crane School, the battle against Evil Demon King Piccolo, and Goku defeating Piccolo, when he was still their enemy. With Naruto and Lazuli listening, enthralled by the story, and everything, they went through.

While she was doing that, Bulma continued working on Naruto, taking notice that some of his cybernetics were damaged, before removing them. And replacing them with more up-to-date technology.

"Okay, that should do it. Your turn, Lazuli." Bulma said, having finished looking Naruto over, as the two Androids switched spaces, with Lazuli now lying down, with Bulma attaching some wires to her head.

"First, we're getting rid of something easy. I'll remove the programs that are preventing you from sensing Ki, so this way, you'll be less likely to be caught unaware. All you'll have to do, is learn how to sense it." Bulma said, with Lazuli nodding, thankful that she'll be able to sense her allies, and where enemies are coming from, now.

Bulma then looked up, when Gebo walked over to them.

"Oh, Gebo. I actually just started on Lazuli, so it'll be a while, before it's your turn." Said Bulma, with Gebo nodding his head.

"That's fine. I actually wanted to ask, if you could work on me last, after Lapis comes out of the Time Chamber. Since I will not be using the chamber, it'd be better to wait, until the others are done." Gebo said, since he's a purely mechanical Android, he wouldn't get stronger from training.

"Alright, if you want." Replied Bulma, shrugging, with Gebo nodding, before going back to where he was sitting.

After Bulma removed the programs, while repairing and upgrading the Androids, Lazuli looked at Naruto. Her mind drifting back to when he freed her and her brother from Cell, and what he said and did.

"So, Naruto…about before, when you freed us…and what you said…" Lazuli trailed off, not sure how to bring it up, and if it was just a heat of the moment thing.

"I meant it." Said Naruto, with Lazuli looking at him in surprise.

"You…meant it?" Lazuli asked, with Naruto nodding.

"Yes. While I may not know everything about the world, or about how to act. One thing I do know, is that I care about you Lazuli, and I'll do everything I can to protect you." Said Naruto, with Lazuli looking at him with wide eyes, before smiling at him.

"Good, because after we take care of the bug man, you're taking me out on a date." Lazuli said, while smirking at Naruto.

"Okay, anywhere you want to go." Replied Naruto, though internally, he was nervous, since he wasn't sure how to act on a date, or what he was supposed to do.

"If you two are dating, then I could give you some recommendations on where to go, and what to do." Bulma offered, smiling, while wanting to play match maker, and help them get together as a couple.

Surprised at the offer, but also thankful, Naruto and Lazuli nodded at the bluenette.

*Later*

Once Bulma had finished working on Lazuli, along with taking another look at Naruto, for anything she might have missed, everyone waited, until finally Piccolo and Lapis exited the Time Chamber. With it now being Trunk's and Gohan's turn to enter the chamber, again.

With the future Half-Saiyan being excited at getting to train with Gohan again, like he did in his time. Even if it's not the same version, it was still Gohan, and Trunks was determined to help his mentor, like how he helped him.

"So, did I miss anything?" Lapis asked, while laying down on the table, with Bulma beginning her repairs and upgrades for him, as well.

"Nothing much. Though it looks like some idiot is actually going to challenge Cell, in the tournament. Look, he's even having a press conference." Lazuli said, motioning to the T.V. that was set up, with Lapis turning his head, only to raise a brow.

"You sure that's not a homeless man, who takes part in bum fights?" Asked Lapis, not impressed at this so-called challenger.

"Apparently, this guy's the new World Martial Arts Champion. His name's Hercule Satan." Naruto said, also not impressed with Mr. Satan, as he openly challenged Cell, and said he'd crush him like a bug.

Well at, least they'd have something entertaining to watch, before fighting Cell.

Though the group frowned, when suddenly, the press conference was cutoff.

"Huh, I wonder what happened?" Goku muttered, confused at the sudden interruption, only to tense, alongside Naruto and Piccolo, as they looked in the direction of where the press conference was taking place.

"What's happening?" Bulma asked, worried about what was happening, while knowing they sensed that something wrong.

"That crowd, their energy…it's vanishing! Cell is absorbing them!" Piccolo said, realizing what was happening.

Everyone's eyes widened at that, before instantly, Naruto, Piccolo and Goku shot off towards the press conference, to hopefully stop Cell.

*Press Conference*

Though what the Z-Fighters didn't know, was that it wasn't Perfect Cell, but Imperfect Cell, that had attacked the press conference. Having heard about it, when he drank some people, who were unfortunate enough to stumble upon him, and learned just how many people would be there. Along with learning about Mr. Satan challenging his counterpart, making Imperfect Cell eager to drink a supposedly powerful fighter, like that.

So, once he arrived, Imperfect Cell had used his telekinesis to destroy the recording and audio equipment, before he began drinking everyone present. With him starting with Mr. Satan, not wanting to risk him stopping him.

Only for Imperfect Cell to be disappointed, when he only received a small power boost from Mr. Satan, rather than a bigger one. Showing he was just a normal human, who hadn't even accessed his Ki.

'Oh well, I still had more than enough power from the rest of these fools. Besides, I probably did the other me a favor, by getting rid of that idiot, save him the embarrassment of dealing with him, himself.' Imperfect Cell thought, as he looked around the area, for anyone else to absorb.

Pausing for a moment, Imperfect Cell sniffed the air, before his head snapped towards a corner, making him chuckle sinisterly.

"Peek-a-boo, I found you." Imperfect Cell said, approaching the corner, with his tail raised, only to freeze, and look behind him.

'Damn it!' Thought Imperfect Cell, sensing Goku and Piccolo flying towards his location, with Naruto most likely being with them, as well, having likely realized that something was wrong.

Knowing that he wasn't ready to face them, and not wanting his existence revealed, just yet, Imperfect Cell suppressed his power, and quickly made his escape.

Not long after, the trio arrived, only to mentally curse, after seeing that they were too late, as they looked at all the scatter clothing of Cell's victims.

"I don't understand. Cell already has what he wants, his Perfect Form, why would he keep absorbing people?" Goku said, confused and angry that even more people are dead now, with no way to bring them back.

"The same reason Frieza blew up so many planets, because he could." Said Piccolo, while scowling.

Naruto frowned, as he looked around, before looking to the same corner Imperfect Cell had been approaching, earlier. Getting Piccolo and Goku's attention, Naruto pointed to the corner, and motioned them to be quiet. The two nodding, as the Saiyan Android went to the corner.

Once he reached it, Naruto peeked around, only to catch a rock, that was thrown at his head. Looking at who threw it, Naruto gained a downcast expression, when he saw it was a young girl, with long black hair, pale skin, and blue eyes, hiding in a doorframe. With her also shaking, and looking at him fearfully.

"Hey, it's alright, I'm not gonna hurt you." Naruto said, softly, while kneeling down to her level.

"Wh-who a-are you?" The girl asked.

"My name's Naruto. What's your name?" Asked Naruto, with the girl stepping out slightly, from her hiding spot.

"V-Videl. Videl Satan." Videl answered.

'Mr. Satan's daughter.' Thought Naruto, saddened that she likely saw her father being absorbed by Cell.

"It's nice to meet you, Videl. But, would you be able to tell me, what happened here?" Naruto asked, while not wanting to have her relive such a traumatic event, he also wanted to see if she saw anything, or heard anything that Cell might have said, for why he did this.

"I-I d-don't remember m-much. M-my dad w-was giving h-his sp-speech, w-when a-a-all the c-camera's ex-exploded. Th-then, th-then…" Videl stuttered, as she shook in fear, with tears starting to trail down her face, as Naruto put a hand on her shoulder.

"A giant green bug man showed up." Said Naruto, with Videl nodding shakily, remembering how Imperfect Cell appeared, and began absorbing everyone, while she ran and hid, out of fear of the same happening to her.

"I'm sorry, we couldn't get here sooner, to stop him. But if it's alright with you, Videl, I can get you away from here, just in case he comes back. Is that alright?" Naruto asked, with Videl nodding quickly, not wanting to be here, in case Cell returned.

Stepping out of her hiding spot, Videl clung onto Naruto, as he guided her out. With Goku and Piccolo frowning sadly, when they saw that the only survivor was a young girl, who looked to be about the same age as Gohan.

"This is Videl, Mr. Satan's daughter. Cell was here." Naruto said, with the Saiyan and Namekian clenching their fists.

"I'll go find Cell, and get answers as to why he did this. Piccolo, can you go tell the others, what happened?" Goku asked, with Piccolo nodding, before flying back to The Lookout.

"I'll get Videl out of here, and try to help her get her mind off of what happened." Said Naruto, with Goku nodding, before flying off as well to find Cell.

Looking at Videl, Naruto put a hand on her head, making the little girl look up at him.

"Come on, let's get out of here." Naruto said, while picking Videl up, then to the girl's shock, they flew up into the air.

"H-how are we flying?" Videl asked, amazed at what was happening.

"We're flying with Ki, an energy that everyone has within them." Answered Naruto.

"Even me?" Asked Videl, while looking down at the surface, watching as they flew passed everything.

"Even you." Naruto replied, much to Videl's amazement.

"Are you a fighter, Naruto?" Videl asked, with Naruto nodding.

"Yeah, I am. I have been, my entire life. What about you, Videl, do you like martial arts?" Asked Naruto, with Videl nodding with a smile.

"Y-yeah. My…my dad…he taught me, and I won the Junior Divisions of the 24th World Martial Arts Tournament." Videl said, with Naruto smiling at her.

"Wow, you must be pretty strong, then. If you want, I could show you some things I know, and maybe one day, you'll win the actual tournament." Naruto said, with Videl's smile widening at the chance to learn more about martial arts.

*Later*

Naruto spent the rest of the day with Videl, helping her improve her martial arts training, and getting to know the young girl. Doing everything he could to help take her mind off of what happened, and everything she saw.

Eventually though, they returned to The Lookout, with Naruto learning that during that time, Trunks and Gohan had come out of the Time Chamber. With both Goku and Gohan heading home, since their time in the chamber was used up now, and all they could do was rest, and keep using the time they had to make sure they were ready.

Afterwards, Naruto asked Bulma to look after Videl, while he and Lazuli took their turn in the time chamber, together. Along with convincing Piccolo, Lapis, Gebo and Trunks to show her a few things, since she's interested in, and has a talent for, martial arts.

With that taken care of, Naruto and Lazuli entered the Time Chamber to begin their own year of training, together.

So, what did you think, good. Yep everyone is going back into the Time Chamber, with Goku even ascending to Super Saiyan 2 and helping Naruto really learn how to fight. Along with Bulma arriving to work on the Androids repairing or upgrading their cybernetics, while Naruto and Lazuli talk about their new relationship. We then see a major change from canon, with Imperfect Cell attacking the press conference held by Mr. Satan and absorbing everyone, except Videl who managed to hide, and be found by Naruto, with the Saiyan Android taking her away to help take her mind off of what she saw. Finally we see them returning to The Lookout, with Naruto and Lazuli taking their own turn in the Time Chamber. So, review if you liked go away if you didn't.

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Hello all Storm here with a new chapter! Here we'll be seeing some developments between Naruto and Lazuli as they progress with their relationship, along with the start of the Cell Games, along with Imperfect Cell making his moves. So, without further ado.

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Within the depths of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, two blue repeatedly clashed against each other, with shockwaves being released, each time they clashed against one another. Though soon, both blurs crashed into each other, before falling to the ground. With the blurs revealing to be Naruto, in his Super Saiyan transformation, and Lazuli, with her own power flaring around her.

Both of the Androids panting lightly from their sparring, with Naruto smiling at the female Android.

"You've gotten really strong, Lazuli. You're really pushing me, even while I'm transformed." Said Naruto, glad about the progress they've made, from their time in the chamber, with Lazuli having grown strong enough to now match Naruto, as a Full Power Super Saiyan.

Though Lazuli, while pleased with how much stronger she's gotten, didn't share Naruto's enthusiasm.

"Maybe, but you're still taking it easy on me. If you transformed into a Super Saiyan 2, I wouldn't even last a minute." Lazuli said, while crossing her arms, with a frown on her face.

She knew that despite the progress she's made, from the past year they've spent in the time chamber, she still wasn't a match for Naruto, at his full power. Let alone standing a chance against Cell, who was already stronger than her, in just his Semi-Perfect Form, with that gap only getting wider, with his Super Perfect Form.

"Perhaps, but don't sell yourself short, the fact you're able to keep up with me, while in this form, is a great accomplishment. And that's just from one year of training in here, give it time, and I know you'll be able to get even stronger." Naruto said, confident that Lazuli will get stronger.

"Yeah, but I doubt that Cell would just sit back, and let me or Lapis get that strong." Stated Lazuli, knowing if they were able to, they would have already hunted down and killed Cell, as payback for eating them, but knew it'd likely just end the same as before, or even in Cell killing them.

"Maybe. While it might not be enough to go against Cell as he is, now. At least now you'll be able to put up a fight against him, and any tricks he might pull. And if that's not enough, I already swore I'll protect you, and I don't intend to break my word." Naruto said, determined, and refusing to let anything happen to Lazuli, or the others, again.

His words made Lazuli smile and kiss him on the cheek.

"You're sweet, but don't forget that I'm capable of taking care of myself." Said Lazuli, with Naruto nodding, knowing it's true, since the female Android is more than able of protecting herself.

That didn't mean he still wouldn't protect if he needed to.

The two Androids then returned to the entryway, knowing they only had a few more moments, before they had to leave the chamber. Both of them wanting to use them to relax, and rest, before leaving.

"You'd think they'd have put something in here for us to do, besides eating and sleeping. A T.V., movies, books, video games, even board games." Lazuli said, sitting down, looking around the sparse living quarters, that only had the necessities for eating, sleeping, and bathing, but nothing for them to do, when they've rested.

Nothing else to do besides training, which was the purpose of the room to begin with. But Lazuli felt it would have been nice to at least have the option of doing something, while they're resting.

'A movie.' Naruto thought, having considered taking Lazuli to see a movie as part of their first date.

Thinking about it, Naruto's mind drifted to when he first learned what a movie was. Before their encounter with the "defective" Androids.

*Flashback*

The four Androids walked through the town, they had just arrived in, with Naruto looking around, taking in all the sights he could see. Only to suddenly stop, and look at a specific building, this also getting the attention of the other Androids.

"Something wrong, Naruto?" Lazuli asked, wondering why he suddenly stopped.

"What's that building over there?" Asked Naruto, while pointing at a large building, where he could several people going in and out of, along with having a sign on the front, showing different names or titles.

"You mean the movie theater." Lapis said, while raising a brow, with Naruto nodding slowly.

"Yeah. What's a…movie theater?" Naruto asked, not having any information on movies, or theaters.

"It's where people go to watch movies." Answered Lazuli, only to get a blank stare from Naruto, reminding her that he didn't have much knowledge about the outside world.

"Okay, think of it like this, remember how you were beating up those losers from before, while me, Lapis, and Gebo were watching? Think of a movie like that, where you're watching something on a large screen." Lazuli explained, with Naruto nodding slowly again, getting a basic understanding of what a movie was.

"And they play movies at these theaters?" Naruto asked, with the twins nodding.

"Yeah. Did you wanna go see one?" Said Lapis, with the Saiyan Android nodding, with his curiosity piqued at seeing a movie, for himself.

"What about you Gebo, wanna go see a movie?" Lazuli asked, while looking at the tall Android.

"I do not believe we should delay any further. Son Goku could have been moved to a new location, and we would lose track of him." Said Gebo, wanting to continue their objective of hunting Goku.

"Don't worry big guy, Goku isn't going anywhere, and even if they did move him, I'm sure that he'll eventually come find us. Which would also save us the trouble of finding him, ourselves." Lazuli replied, with Gebo frowning for a moment, before nodding.

"Very well, we shall go see a movie." Said Gebo, being a little curious himself, about seeing a movie, as well.

"Great, let's go see what's playing." Lapis said, as the four Androids began heading towards the theater, to see a movie.

*End Flashback*

"Hey Naruto, something on your mind? You kinda zoned out." Lazuli said, pulling Naruto from his mind.

"Huh? Oh, nothing much, I was just remembering when we went to see a movie, for the first time." Replied Naruto, with Lazuli nodding also remembering that time before she smirked.

"Yeah, it's just too bad we couldn't see the ending, and had to leave so soon." Said Lazuli, with Naruto looking down, with a light embarrassed blush on his face.

"It was an accident." Muttered Naruto, also remembering what he did, after they went to see the movie.

Given it was the first time he was seeing something like that, Naruto had been enthralled by the movie, along with getting into it, just a bit too much. With it leading to Naruto instinctively shooting a Ki blast at the screen, when an explosion went off, thinking it was happening for real.

This leading to the Androids having to quickly leave the town, with Lapis and Lazuli having found it very amusing, and teased Naruto for his attack.

"Hey, I'm not complaining, I thought it was pretty awesome, what you did was definitely more exciting. Though, I really preferred what you did to those assholes." Lazuli said, smirking, as she remembered something, even more enjoyable.

*Flashback*

Lazuli sighed, as she leaned against a metal pole, with her arms crossed, and looked around for any sign of her brother, 16, or Naruto.

They had just arrived in a new town, not long after leaving the one, where she and Naruto got their new clothes. With Lapis and 16 going off, the former showing the latter around, while she and Naruto also looked around. Though not long ago, Naruto had asked her to wait here for him, before wondering off to do something.

The Saiyan Android not giving a response of where he was going, or what he was doing. Just asking her to wait for him to get back, with Lazuli doing so out of curiosity of what he was doing.

"Hey baby."

'Oh, you've gotta be kidding me.' Lazuli thought, dragging a hand down her face, before looking to see three guys practically undressing her, with their eyes.

"What's a pretty girl like you, doing all by herself?" One of the guys said, as they circled the blonde Android, with Lazuli not even acknowledging their presence.

"Ah, come on babe, don't be like that. We just wanna get to know you." Said another guy.

"Yeah. How about you come with us, and we can all get to know each other, even better." The first guy said, before making the mistake of trying to touch 18, only for her to grab his wrist tightly, making him yelp.

"Okay, since you idiots can't seem to take a hint. Let me spell it out for you, if you don't get the hell out of my sight, in the next five seconds, I will break every bone in your bodies. Is that in anyway, unclear?" Said Lazuli, tightening her grip on the guys wrist, making him cry out in pain and fall to his knees, with the other two trying to move to help him, only to freeze, when Lazuli glared at them.

"OW! Alright, alright, we'll leave, just me go!" Pleaded the guy, with Lazuli shoving him back.

"Good, now get lost." Lazuli said, while looking away from the idiots.

"Fuck, crazy bitch." Said the guy, as the three were about to leave, not wanting to mess with someone, like that.

Only to bump right into Naruto, who glared at them, having heard what the guy just said.

"Did you just insult my friend?" Naruto demanded, while not knowing what the word meant, he could guess it was an insult, and he wasn't going to let someone get away with insulting his friend.

"Yeah, what of it dumba-AAAAAHHHH!" The guy screamed, when Naruto cut him off by giving him an uppercut, that ended up launching the guy straight into the sky, due to the strength behind it.

"I don't like it, when someone insults my friends." Said Naruto, glaring at the other two guys, that immediately turned tail, and ran away screaming.

Lazuli looked surprised at Naruto's action, but also pleased, since she had been about to just break the assholes arms, for calling her a bitch. But decided that Naruto's attack was even better.

"While I'm thankful for the gesture Naruto, where did you go?" Lazuli asked, only to be surprised when Naruto handed her an ice cream cone, with the female Android now noticing the treats in his other hand.

"I saw some people eating this stuff, and they seemed to really like it. I thought you'd like it too and went to get you some." Replied Naruto, having noticed a couple eating it, and saw that they looked happy, with the Saiyan Android having wanted to make Lazuli happy, by getting her some, as well.

"Oh, thank you." Said Lazuli, smiling and accepting the cone, touched at his kindness.

"As long as you're happy, you don't have to thank me." Naruto said, while smiling at her, with Lazuli, again, being surprised by his words, before her smile widened, and kissed him on the cheek.

The two Androids then walked off, while enjoying their ice cream.

*End Flashback*

Thinking about that moment still made Lazuli smile, given at the time, Naruto still hadn't been that knowledgeable of the world.

'But he still went out of his way to do something if it made me happy.' Lazuli thought, while looking at the Saiyan Android.

"What?" Naruto asked, while seeing the way Lazuli was looking at him.

"Nothing, I'm just happy." Said Lazuli, smiling, before leaning in and kissing Naruto, surprising him a little at the sudden action, before he returned the kiss.

When the two separated, they smiled at each other, with Naruto brushing some strands of hair out of Lazuli's face.

"We should probably leave, unless we want to get stuck in here." Lazuli said, knowing if they didn't leave now, she'd be too tempted to really show him, how grateful she was for saving her.

Nodding in agreement, the two Androids stood up, before heading for the exit.

Though not a moment, after they exited the time chamber, Naruto was glomped by a shaking and freaking out Videl.

"Videl, is something wrong?" Naruto asked, worried that something might have happened, while they in the chamber, and quickly spread out his senses, in case Cell made a surprise attack, but didn't sense the Bio-Android anywhere, nearby.

Videl didn't say anything, but merely held onto Naruto tightly, refusing to let go, just as Lapis, Gebo, Bulma, Trunks and Piccolo walked over.

"Did something happen?" Said Naruto, wondering what happened for Videl to act like this, with the five exchanging confused a looked, also not having any ideas.

"We don't really know." Piccolo said, with Trunks nodding in agreement.

"Yeah, she seemed fine when you guys first went into the chamber. But the more time passed, she started getting all fidgety and nervous. It only got the worse as more time passed, until she started hyperventilating, and looked ready to have a panic attack. She wasn't even able to go to sleep, when night fell, or looked to even try." Trunks said, having been worried at her sudden change in behavior, but wasn't sure what to do.

Naruto frowned at this, even more worried that something was wrong with Videl. Only to be confused, when he saw that she had started calming down, and looked more relaxed. Seeing this, Bulma gained a thoughtful look, before realizing what the problem was.

"I know what's wrong. She's scared and traumatized, given she not only saw Cell absorb dozens of people, including her own father. But she nearly died, as well, if it wasn't for you two, and Goku, showing up. And since it was Naruto that found her, Videl's latched onto him as a means of safety, and knowing she's protected, like a security blanket, or a lifeline. It's why the longer she noticed he wasn't around, the worse she got, which is likely to happen again, if he's gone for too long." Bulma explained, realizing the reason for Videl's behavior.

Though this did nothing to lessen Naruto's worry, now only being more worried of what would happen, if he was gone for too long. Looking down at Videl, Naruto knelt down, and hugged her.

"It's alright Videl, I'm here, and I'm not going anywhere. I promise." Naruto said, swearing to make sure Videl was safe.

Videl relaxed at Naruto's words and embrace, before slowly she began drifting off to sleep.

"Well if you guys want, you're more than welcome to stay at my family's home, for the time being." Bulma offered the Androids, knowing Videl couldn't stay on The Lookout, but also couldn't be far away from Naruto.

The Androids were surprised at the offer, before nodding in thanks, as they all boarded Bulma's plane, that flew off towards Capsule Corp.

*Timeskip-One Day*

The next morning, Naruto and Lazuli were hanging out with Bulma, having wanted to get to know the genius woman better, after their time together on The Lookout. Along with hearing more of the adventures she's went on, with the Z-Fighters.

Lapis had headed out into the city, while Gebo was being looked over by Dr. Briefs. Bulma and her father having been giving the tall Android various upgrades, that'll make him much stronger, for when the Cell Games start. Given he can't train in the conventional sense, they were making him stronger through upgrading his systems and weapons.

Though Naruto paused, when he sensed Gohan arriving with someone else, as well. With the three soon seeing Gohan landing in front of them, carrying a brown haired girl.

"Hey Gohan! Who's your friend?" Bulma asked, curious of who the girl.

"Hey Bulma. This is Lime, I met her when I saved her, after she fell into a river. I brought her here, so she could meet everyone." Replied Gohan, with Lime stepping forward, and waving at them.

"Hello, it's nice to meet you all, Gohan's told me a lot, about you. But who's that?" Lime asked, spotting Videl walking up from behind Naruto, Lazuli and Bulma, the three looking and saw the young girl.

"That's Videl. Did Goku tell you about her?" Naruto asked, looking at Gohan, who nodded with a frown, having been filled in on what happened, while he and Trunks were in the time chamber.

Along with seeing that Videl and Lime were in similar situations, both having lost their parents to Cell.

"Yeah, he did. It's nice to meet you, Videl." Said Gohan, smiling at the girl and holding his hand, which Videl shook after a little hesitance

"It's nice to meet you to…Gohan, right? Naruto told me about you and the others, after he…" Videl said, frowning sadly, as she remembered what happened.

"It was Cell right." Said Lime sympathetically, recognizing the look on Videl's face as the same she got, whenever she thought about her parents.

Videl nodded and could tell Lime likely lost people she cared about to the Bio-Android, as well.

"Hey Videl, if you want, you could join me and Lime in training." Offered Gohan, having offered to train Lime in martial arts, and could see Videl needed a distraction from her memories.

"Yeah, that'd be great." Videl replied, while smiling.

"Wow Gohan, you're pretty bold." Said Bulma, smiling teasingly, with Gohan blinking in confusion, as he looked at her.

"What're you talking about?" Gohan asked, confused by how offering Videl the chance to train with them was bold.

"Well, with how much Goku likes fighting, one would think a training session is the equivalent of a date. Meaning you just asked two girls out at the same time." Bulma teased, Gohan's eyes widening, before blushing in embarrassment, with Lime doing the same.

"Wh-what?! I-it-it's not like th-that! I-I was just trying to be nice!" Shouted Gohan in denial.

"Oh? So you were just being nice to Videl, but I didn't hear a denial about asking Lime out. Something you'd like to share?" Lazuli asked, while smirking, as Gohan's and Lime's blushes only intensified.

"If you want, we could train together some other time, if you two wanted to be alone." Added Videl, smiling, while joining in to tease her new friends.

"I-it's re-really n-not l-like th-that! W-we were j-just g-going t-to train!" Lime stuttered, with her face burning red.

"I don't know, I think you two look like a pretty cute couple. Oh, Bulma, why don't you go call Chichi, and tell her that Gohan has a girlfriend!" Said Panchy, having walked up to the group, after hearing what they were talking about, and wanted to jump in on teasing the kids.

"Great idea! I'll go tell her now!" Bulma said.

"No don't!" Shouted Gohan, mortified and embarrassed at the idea of his mother believing Lime is his girlfriend.

'I'm really glad I didn't have to go through this when Lazuli and I got together.' Thought Naruto, relieved he didn't have to deal with being teased.

He'd sooner be blown up again, than deal with teasing.

*Later*

After some time, everyone had gone inside, with Naruto pulling out a laptop, wanting to look over some stuff, and keep learning more about the world.

'Huh, what's this? The Princess Gale Trilogy?' Thought Naruto, seeing the movies were playing at the local theater.

"Hey Bulma, do you know about the Princess Gale Trilogy?" Naruto asked, wanting to know if they were any good.

"Know about them? I've seen all three, and they're amazing! I even got an autograph from the lead actress, Koyuki Kazahana, when she came to a party, that my family hosted!" Said Bulma excitedly, having been a big fan of Princess Gale, ever since she saw the first movie.

"Really? In that case, would you want to go see them, Lazuli?" Naruto asked, looking at the blonde Android, who thought about it, before nodding.

"Yeah, it sounds like fun." Lazuli replied, figuring it'd be better to have their first date sooner, rather than later, especially since they're technically a year into their relationship, already.

Smiling, Naruto purchased and printed out the tickets, for them to go see the trilogy. Before he and Lazuli went to get ready for their date.

Though Naruto was stopped, when a now nervous Videl grabbed his hand, the girl worried about Naruto being gone for that long. Worried of what would happen while he was gone. Seeing her expression, Naruto smiled softly, and patted her head.

"Don't worry Videl, I said it before, I'm not going anywhere, and I meant it." Said Naruto, before concentrating, as he used the Multi-Form technique to create a copy of himself.

"There, now there's nothing to worry about." The copy said, with Videl looking between the two Naruto's, feeling less nervous and worried.

Not entirely, since she would prefer the real Naruto, than a copy of him. But it'll be a good enough of a substitute, until Naruto gets back from the movies, with Lazuli.

Seeing Videl was more relaxed, Naruto went to get ready, with him and Lazuli soon coming down, and about to leave. Only to be stopped, when Gohan walked up to them.

"Before you go, Naruto, my dad wanted to invite you over for dinner tonight, with my mom agreeing." Said Gohan, with Naruto looking surprised at the offer.

"Uh, sure. Would it be alright, if I brought Lazuli and Videl with me?" Naruto asked, with Gohan nodding.

"Yeah, that should be fine." Replied Gohan, before saying his goodbyes, and flew off back home, with Lime in hand.

Naruto and Lazuli then left for the theater, to go see the movies.

*Later*

"Huh, gotta admit those, were better than I thought they'd be." Lazuli said, as she and Naruto exited the theater, after finishing the Princess Gale Trilogy.

"Yeah, they were pretty interesting." Said Naruto, having enjoyed the movies, and could see why Bulma liked them so much.

The two Androids then returned to the Briefs Compound to grab Videl, along with Naruto remerging with his clone, before flying off to Mt. Paozu. The three soon arriving outside the Son Household, with Naruto knocking on the door, which soon opened, showing Goku.

"You made it! Great, come on in, Chichi just finished making dinner, and there's plenty to go around." Goku said, while stepping aside, to let the three inside.

Going inside, Naruto and Lazuli saw Gohan and Chichi sitting at the table, the Half-Saiyan waving, while the human woman gave a short nod, regarding them warily. Given that just a few days ago, they had been enemies and planned to kill her husband, not to mention, they were created by the same man, who made Cell.

Sitting down, everyone began eating with Naruto, Lazuli, and Videl talking with the Son Family, getting to know them better. With Goku and Gohan talking with them normally, while Chichi gave short answers, or replies, when they spoke to her. Though as time passed, she began warming up to the three, starting to see Naruto and Lazuli weren't just the murderous, killer machines that everyone originally believed them to be, and were just like everyone else.

Minus the obvious differences.

With them soon having a pleasant surprise, when they found out that Chichi was pregnant with hers and Goku's second child. When Naruto scanned her out of curiosity, with it making Goku and Gohan even more determined to defeat Cell. So their unborn son and younger sibling, respectively, can be born in a safe and peaceful world.

When dinner ended, the three left the Son Household on better terms with the family, before flying off to Capsule Corp, with Naruto carrying Videl.

*Timeskip-Two Days*

The day had come.

Seven days had passed, since Cell's announcement of the Cell Games, with today being the day that they start.

The Androids and Trunks had already flown off to meet the others, where the Cell Games would be held. While Bulma had headed to Kame House with Videl and baby Trunks, to meet up with Roshi, Chichi, Ox-King and Fortune Teller Baba, to watch the Cell Games. Lime will be there too, since she wanted to cheer on Gohan and his friends, while they're fighting Cell.

Though, unknown to them, they had been watched by a being in the shadows. With it revealing themselves to be Imperfect Cell, watching as everyone left, with his attention then turning to the Androids.

'Even if I can't sense their energy, I know that they're likely too strong for me to handle now, thanks to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.' Thought Imperfect Cell, knowing they all likely used the time chamber during the past seven days, making them even stronger than they were before.

Making it so he absolutely needed to get the time machine, and go to Trunks's future, if he wanted to achieve his Perfect Form.

Though he didn't make a grab for it just yet, waiting a few moments. Before smirking, as he sensed Goku and his counterpart's power being flared.

'And there's my opening.' Imperfect Cell thought, knowing everyone will be so focused on the Cell Games, they won't even take notice of his own power.

Not wasting a moment, Cell broke through the wall into Capsule Corp before he began attacking and absorbing everyone in sight. With it not being long, until only Dr. Briefs and Panchy were left.

Dr. Briefs tried running for the phone, to call and warn Bulma, only to cry out in pain, when his arm was suddenly blasted off.

"Ah, ah, ah. We wouldn't want to pull anyone away from the show, now would we." Said Imperfect Cell, stepping forward, while having his tail wrapped around Panchy's neck.

"H-how ar-are yo-you h-here?" Said Dr. Briefs, gripping his stump, as he looked at Imperfect Cell in fear and confusion as to how there could be another Cell.

"What can I say, multiverse theories a bitch. Now, if you'd be so kind as to give me the time machine before I drink the lady." Cell demanded, holding out a hand, with Dr. Briefs shakily and reluctantly pulling out the time machine's capsule.

"A-alright, just-just please let us go." Said Dr. Briefs, hating what he was doing, but wanted to protect his wife, and make sure they could warn the others.

Snatching the capsule, Imperfect Cell chuckled darkly, before opening to see if it was indeed the time machine. Seeing that it was the time machine, Cell smirked, before jabbing his stinger into Panchy's neck, absorbing her, before doing the same to Dr. Briefs.

Going over to the time machine, Cell opened it, and saw that it seemed to have been modified to have a bigger cockpit.

'I suppose this was to allow multiple people to fit inside. Lucky me.' Cell thought, seeing he could now fit inside, and not have to revert to his larvae stage, leaving him helpless.

Entering the time machine, which was still a tight squeeze, Cell was pleased to see that the coordinates were preset for Trunks's future, before vanishing in a flash of light.

Reappearing, Cell opened his eyes, and sensed someone approaching the time machine.

"Trunks! You're back, thank goodness! Were you able to help the others stop the Androids?" Asked Future Bulma, approaching the time machine, thinking it was her son.

Only to gasp in shock and horror, when rather than Trunks, it was some kind of large bug creature, that came out.

"Sorry, but I'm not Trunks, at least not entirely." Cell said, smirking, since he did have Trunks's DNA, from when he fought Frieza.

'Is…Is this a result of us messing with the time stream?' Bulma thought, while backing up slowly, hoping to make a break for it.

Only to gasp in pain, when Cell's stringer pierced her chest, before she was quickly absorbed.

"Hm, that will definitely be useful." Cell said, feeling the technological knowledge Bulma possessed flowing through his mind, making it even greater than what Gero programmed him to know, to begin with.

Even better, since while he did fit in the time machine, Cell saw it also was a little damaged from him getting out. Something he can now fix once he's finished here.

'Now then, to hunt down anyone still alive, and drink them.' Cell thought, while exiting the underground bunker.

Planning to hunt down any survivors from this timeline's 17 and 18's rampage, and absorb them, wanting to be sure he's strong enough to handle them.

Afterwards, he'll hunt down the Androids themselves, and absorb them to achieve his Perfect Form.

'Then I'll also locate the me of this time and absorb him as well. Then I'll make use of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber here, to grow even stronger. And once I'm done here, I'll return to the past, and show my counterpart, who the true Perfect Being is.' Thought Cell, chuckling wickedly as he began his hunt.

So, what did you think, good. Yep we got two flashbacks of moments between Naruto and Lazuli, along with seeing that Videl has latched onto Naruto as a means of safety after the trauma of encountering Cell, with the Saiyan Android promising to keep Videl safe. Next we see the Androids staying at the Briefs Compound where Gohan and Lime, filler character, show up and befriend Videl, along with the two being teased. (Also here Videl and Gohan will have a sibling-like relationship nothing romantic, as that will be between Gohan and Lime, just a heads up). Afterwards we see Naruto and Lazuli going to the movies as their first date, with Naruto leaving a clone behind to look after Videl, along with being invited to the Son Household for dinner. With the three interacting and getting to know the Son Family better, Naruto also revealing a pleasant surprise of Chichi being pregnant with Goten, making Goku and Gohan even more determined to stop Cell. Finally, things take a darker turn as everyone heads off for the Cell Games while Chichi, Videl, and baby Trunks head to Kame House, leaving Imperfect Cell to attack Capsule Corp and steal the time machine while absorbing everyone, including Dr. Briefs and Panchy. Before traveling to Trunks's future and encounters Future Bulma absorbing her as well before we learn just what Imperfect Cell plans to do. So, review if you liked go away if you didn't.

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Hello all Storm here with a new chapter! Here we'll be seeing the official start of the Cell Games and the first match up between Cell and Goku, with a lot of difference to the canon version, along with a very different conclusion as well. So, without further ado.

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Not long after leaving Capsule Corp, the Androids and Trunks soon met up with Goku, Gohan and Piccolo, on the way to the Cell Games.

"Hey guys! Are you all ready?" Goku asked.

"As I'll ever be." Replied Trunks, having been worried that even with all their training in the time chamber, that there's still a chance they wouldn't be able to beat Cell.

The only thing they could do, was try their best, and hope they could beat him.

"Ready to smash a bug." Stated Lapis, eager to get some payback against Cell for absorbing him and his sister, either personally, or just enjoying watching him get knocked around.

"What about you guys?" Naruto asked, as they began flying off towards the arena.

"We're ready. I just hope our training pays off." Replied Gohan.

"It will. But no matter what, which ever one of us steps into the ring to face Cell, or if one of us is defeated, we can't hold back. Go in fast and go in hard, whatever it takes to win." Goku said, knowing now wasn't a time to hold back, while the others nodded in agreement.

'I just hope I'm strong enough, so that no one else will have to fight.' Thought Goku, while glancing at Gohan and Trunks.

Despite their additional year of training in the time chamber, neither of them were able to unlock Super Saiyan 2. Though Goku could tell that they were close to unlocking the form, they just needed the right trigger to really push themselves to unlock it. This also meant, Goku couldn't have Gohan fight Cell, like he originally planned, and use that as a trigger to have Gohan unlock his true power. But given Cell's greater power, Gohan wouldn't get the chance to awaken Super Saiyan 2, before he's defeated.

'We also can't have Naruto fight too early, either, since we need him as our trump card, if all else fails.' Thought Goku, knowing that between the two of them, Naruto's gotten much stronger, given he's had more time to master and use Super Saiyan 2, than him.

But there was still the chance that Cell has grown even stronger than before, as well, growing used to his new Super Perfect Form, and mastered his new power.

'Meaning, if it comes down to it, Gohan will have to unlock Super Saiyan 2.' Goku thought, fully knowing that if it came down to that, he would have to make the ultimate sacrifice, to push Gohan to awaken that power.

If it did come to that, Goku would give his life. if it meant Cell was stopped, and everyone was safe.

*Kame House*

Meanwhile, as the fighters were on their way to the Cell Games, Bulma had arrived at Kame House, with Videl and baby Trunks. The three being greeted by Chichi, Lime, Roshi, and Ox-King. Though Bulma was surprised to see Launch present, as well.

"Bulma, Trunks, Videl! It's good to see you all again." Chichi said, smiling at the three, which Bulma returned.

"Hello Bulma, it's great to see you again, after so long." Launch said, currently in her Blue Haired Form.

"You too. Trunks and the Androids already left, and should be meeting up with Goku, Gohan and Piccolo, by now." Said Bulma.

"Yeah, Goku and Gohan left, before we came here. I just hope that they'll both come back, safe and sound." Said Chichi, worried for her son and husband, and the chance that they wouldn't make it back.

"Have faith, Chichi. All we can do, is believe that they'll be able to beat Cell, hopefully before he can pull out anymore tricks." Roshi said, knowing all they could do is hope for the best and support their friends and allies, the others nodding in agreement, before Bulma looked at Videl.

"Videl, will you be alright watching the tournament?" Bulma asked, wanting to make sure Videl would be alright with Naruto being away for likely several hours, and seeing Cell again, even if it's just through Baba's crystal ball.

Videl looked up at the woman and nodded hesitantly.

"Yeah, I should be fine, as long as the Cell Games don't take too long to finish. Besides, I also get to watch everyone kick Cell's ass." Videl said, having been eager to see Cell get beaten up by the others.

This made the others smile at the girl, with Bulma's, Chichi's, and Lime's smiles being the biggest, since they knew Videl the best. Along with Lime sharing Videl's excitement of watching Cell get beat up, by the others.

Everyone then went inside, with it not being long before Fortune Teller Baba showed up with her crystal ball, which would allow everyone to see the Cell Games. And given if it was anything like the Saiyan Attack, then the onsite cameras would likely be destroyed from the fighters' power.

Gathering around the crystal ball, everyone watched as soon saw the image of the Cell Games arena appear, with Cell, himself, standing in the center.

*King Furry's Castle*

"Ah yes, so it is that boy." The king of the Earth commented to himself, as he recognized Goku despite the changes looks, and feeling hope once again.

"With him around, things will turn out alright in the end." King Furry muttered, as he remembered how Goku defeated King Piccolo, and his son, along with having feeling that he was the ones who fought off those alien invaders.

*Cell Games Arena*

At the Cell Games arena, Cell wasn't the only one present, as up on a nearby ridge, an announcer and cameraman were lying on the ground. These being Jimmy Firecracker and his cameraman, Larry, from ZTV. With Jimmy being the only one brave enough to cover the Cell Games, onsite.

"Jimmy Firecracker here, live on the Cell Games…because apparently nobody else could take this job, but don't worry about me, because Jimmy Firecrack corn, and he don't give a fuck! He'll take any job, he'll take every job, he'll take your job! And speaking of jobs...nobody else is here yet. Though with the death of the World Martial Arts Champion, Mr. Satan, who knows if anyone is left to challenge the sinister Cell." Jimmy said, being skeptical of anyone being able to defeat Cell now that Mr. Satan was dead.

"Come on, Larry, let's get in closer, to see if we can get a word from the host, himself." Said Jimmy, running down the cliff, with Larry following behind him, the two soon reaching the ring, and went up to Cell.

"Perfect Cell, would you be able to give the people at home some answers to many questions, that they've likely had, ever since your announcement?" Jimmy questioned, with Cell glancing at the announcer, considering telling him to leave right now, before smirking.

"Sure, ask away." Said Cell, deciding to humor him for the time being, and pass the time, until the Z-Fighters and Androids arrive.

"Thank you. Now, a question I'm sure everyone has been wanting an answer to, is there any chance of you sparing the Earth, should no one be able to best you in combat?" Questioned Jimmy, holding the mike up as everyone watching leaned in, hoping to hear something good.

"Hm, good question. And after giving it some thought, I decided that if those present are able of giving me a good enough challenge, I might consider sparing the Earth. If only so that I could come back in a few years to get a good challenge every now, and then. Of course, that'd only be this generation of fighters, give it a few decades, and if the next generation still manages to impress me, then the Earth gets to continue existing, for my amusement." Cell said, having decided that if any of his opponents can give him a good challenge, then he would think of letting the Earth remain, if only to come back every few years, and see how much stronger they've improved.

But like he said, as long as he's amused by the Earth, and anyone who challenges him, it'll continue to exist. And if not, then Cell will reduce it to dust, and find another planet to amuse him.

Cell's answer also did nothing to reassure those watching, with Jimmy gulping nervously. Since if Cell wasn't defeated, and he did decide to spare the Earth, he might as well become a real-life boogeyman for everyone. Always watching and appearing, whenever he wanted, reminding them that there is someone out there, they should be afraid of.

Before Jimmy could ask anything else, Cell pointed out of the arena, silently telling them to leave, with the two doing so, not wanting to incur the Bio-Android's wrath. And not a moment later, the remaining Z-Fighters touched down, just outside of the ring.

"And the competition has arrived. Welcome, to the Cell Games!" Cell said, spreading his arms out, before smirking at them.

"Now then, who's first? 22? 17 or 18? What about you Piccolo, eager for a rematch?" Said Cell, waiting to see who would step up and challenge him first, with Goku stepping into the ring, and stood across from Cell.

"Your fights with me Cell. RAH!" Goku shouted, powering up to Super Saiyan 2, with Cell chuckling in amusement, with a smirk.

"So you awakened that same power as 22, then this will be more entertaining, than I thought. HA!" Said Cell, flaring his own power, as the Earthborn Saiyan and Bio-Android got into their stances, across from each other.

Not a moment later, both super powered being charged each other, meeting in the center of the ring, with a shockwave being released from their clash.

Goku threw a punch at Cell, only for the Bio-Android to deflect the strike and slam his knee into the Saiyan's stomach. Goku doubled over in pain, before gritting his teeth and raising his head quickly, hitting Cell in his jaw, making him stumble back. The Saiyan took advantage of this, and delivered an uppercut, launching Cell up into the air, with Goku quickly following after him, as the two began a clashing against each other.

Meanwhile, off to the side, Jimmy and Larry could only watch the fight in disbelief, the same being said for everyone watching the fight. No one having any idea how Goku was being able to keep up with Cell, or about how his hair changed from black to blonde.

"People at home, I think I speak for all of us, when I say, we have never seen fighting like this. As it seems this stranger is actually fighting in even ground with Cell. Could this perhaps be our hope that Cell will be defeated, and the Earth will be saved?" Jimmy said into the camera, as people started feeling hope that Cell would be defeated by these stranger fighters.

Back with the fight, Cell had utilized the Multi-Form technique, creating three clones of himself, for a total of four Cells. With Goku having trouble keeping up with the four Cells, having to block the various kicks and punches from all sides. Only for the Cell's to suddenly jump back, and place two fingers on their foreheads, charging Ki into them.

"Special Beam Cannon!" Shouted the Cells, firing the Ki beams simultaneously at Goku.

Acting fast, Goku placed two fingers on his forehead, waiting until the last moment, before using Instant Transmission to teleport away from the beams. With the four Special Beam Cannon's colliding against each other, creating a large explosion.

Goku then reappeared behind one of Cells, and spin kicked him into the center of the ring, before quickly Instant Transmissioning away, repeating the action with the other three Cell's. Resulting in the four Bio-Androids colliding against each other, with Goku teleporting directly above them and reared his fist back, while channeling a large amount of Ki into his fist.

Then with a shout, Goku slammed his Ki-enhanced fist into the four Cell's, sending them crashing down into the arena, with the three clones remerging with the original. Not stopping there, Goku got into a stance, and began charging up a Kamehameha.

"KamehameHA!" Goku shouted, firing his signature attack, which was double its usual size, from the power he put into it.

Seeing the attack coming towards him, Cell quickly backflipped out of the way of the blast, while immediately flying up into the air, above Goku.

"Take this! Big Bang Crash!" Shouted Cell, firing a red variant of the Big Bang Attack at Goku's back.

Sensing the attack, Goku quickly Instant Transmissioned away avoiding, while reappearing beside Cell, as they became locked in a close quarters fight.

Back on the ground, the Z-Fighters were watching the fight, trying to see if either side had an advantage over the other.

"They seem pretty even, neither of them looks to be gaining any ground." Trunks said, frowning, since the longer the fight dragged on, the better chance Cell had at gaining an advantage.

"Yeah, if this keeps up, it may come down to who can out last the other." Said Piccolo, knowing if that happened there'd, be a higher chance that Cell would win.

"Don't be so sure. Goku still has a few tricks up his sleeves." Naruto said, knowing Goku had been working on some new techniques, during their year of training, in the time chamber.

This made the others look at him in confusion, wondering what tricks Goku had to use against Cell. They then turned their attention back to the fight, now seeing that Goku and Cell were moving even faster, than they were before.

Cell soon broke off from his and Goku's clash, and flew back down to the arena, where he pointed a finger at Goku, before unleashing a Barrage Death Beam at the Saiyan. With Goku dodging and weaving in between the Ki beams, while charging up another Kamehameha, only for Cell to begin charging his own attack, while aiming his palm at Goku.

"Ultimate Blitz!" Cell shouted, firing a massive energy wave straight at Goku.

The Saiyan's eyes widened as the attack rushed towards him, not having time to dodge, as the attack collided against him.

When the smoke and energy faded, Cell smirked, when he didn't see any sight of Goku, or anything left.

"Well, I'll admit, I'm a little disappointed that ended so quickly. Now, who's ne-" Cell stopped himself, as his eyes widened, when Goku suddenly appeared right in front of him, still charging his Kamehameha

"HAAAAAAAAA!" Goku shouted, firing the Ki blast point blank at Cell

The Bio-Android's eyes widened further, as he only had a split second to react, and get out of the way of the Kamehameha. Jumping back, and flying into the air to avoid the attack, knowing it very likely would have killed him.

But Cell was only further surprised, when the Goku on the ground suddenly vanished, and he sensed another Goku suddenly appear behind him.

'When did he learn the Multi-Form technique?!' Cell thought, swiftly turning around, and saw Goku charging right towards him, with his fist held out and glowing with golden Ki.

"This is the end Cell! Dragon…FIST!" Goku shouted, using his newest attack, as his Super Saiyan aura flared around him.

Cell gasped loudly in pain, as Goku's fist punched right through his body, the rest of the Saiyan's body soon following as he smashed through Cell's body and exited out his back. Though it didn't end there, as Goku's Ki exploded off his body, and took the form of a gigantic golden dragon, that looked exactly like Shenron.

The dragon roared loudly as it flew up, before charging down straight towards Cell. The Bio-Android not having time to dodge or react, as the dragon collided with him, slamming straight down into the arena. Cell being repeatedly smashed further and further into his arena, unable to move or escape the onslaught.

When the dragon finally faded away, and the dust cleared, everyone saw the state that Cell was in. Having a large gaping hole in his chest, his arms and left leg missing, and the rest of his body covered in severe injuries.

The sight shocked everyone watching, but also made them cheer loudly at seeing Cell was beaten, and knew the Earth was saved.

*Kame House*

"He did it!" Chichi cheered, smiling happily at Goku managing to defeat Cell.

"Alright Goku!" Said Bulma, smiling, while baby Trunks laughed in his mother's arms, not really knowing what was happening, but was still happy like everyone else was.

"Yes!" Videl and Lime shouted, taking a certain enjoyment at the state Cell was in, seeing it as justice for their families, and loved ones he absorbed.

"Yeah, take the overgrown bug to the cleaners, Goku!" Cheered Launch, who was now sporting blonde hair, having sneezed, while they were watching the fight.

While she isn't pursuing Tien anymore, after realizing that he was married to the Martial Arts lifestyle. Launch stilled cared about him, so it was very satisfying to see her former crush's killing in such a sorry state.

"Don't cheer just yet. Goku still has to finish it." Said Roshi, as while he was glad his student succeeded in the end, he needed to act quickly, before Cell started regenerating.

*Cell Games*

"So, I was right." Goku said, landing across from Cell, as the Bio-Android panted heavily, while trying to stand up, his regeneration working slower, than it did before.

"Ri-right about…about w-what?" Demanded Cell, gritting his teeth, as he tried forcing his regeneration to go faster.

"Your regeneration, it's not as fast as it used to be before you tried to self-destruct. I noticed how you seemed to be dodging certain attacks, attacks that if they hit, you could have brushed off, like they were nothing. But instead, you dodged them, as if you were actually worried, they would kill you. It took me a while, but then I realized why, when you self-destructed, all your original cells were destroyed, except your core. You had to regrow an entirely new body, with new cells, ones, that while allowing you to still regenerate, aren't as strong as before." Goku said, with Cell looking at him in shock that he could figure that out, before laughing.

"AHAHAHAHAHAHA! Very clever Goku, you figured it out. But don't think that means I'm beaten, I can still regenerate and heal myself, and be even stronger than before." Said Cell smirking, before with a grunt, he grew a new right arm.

"Maybe, but you won't get the chance because I'm ending this right now! Ka…Me…Ha…Me…" Goku said, charging up his attack, intent to destroy Cell entirely, before he had a chance to fully recover.

Unfortunately, before Goku could get the chance and fire his attack, he cried out in pain, when a Death Beam suddenly pierced through his back. His attack dissipating, as Goku fell to his knees, while everyone looked in horror, at what just happened.

Suddenly, everyone froze, as they sensed a new power, one even stronger and more sinister than Cell's, when he reached his Super Perfect Form. Slowly, everyone turned and looked, only to be shocked and further horrified, when they saw a second Super Perfect Cell floating down, and landing on the ground, a wicked smirk on his face.

Though while the two Cells were identical, the second one was much more powerful than the one they were fighting, along with having a stylized M on his forehead.

"Ho-how?" Trunks said, horrified that there was now a second Cell, one even stronger than the first, and already being in their own Super Perfect Form.

Seeing the second Cell, Goku's eyes widened, as he remembered when he confronted Cell about attacking Mr. Satan's Press Conference.

*Flashback*

Cell laughed loudly as he destroyed the Royal Army, that was sent to confront of him. None of their weapons, so much as even scratching him, as he reduced every last one of them to ash.

It also helped to relieve his stress as well, from all his failed arena designs.

Seriously, how did all those squares make a circle?! And why did a green tile keep appearing?!

Though as Cell continued destroying the army, he couldn't help, but start humming a little tune, before he started singing.

"F is for fire that burns down the whole town! U is for useless weapons! N is for no survivors when you-"

"Cell!" Goku shouted, interrupting Cell's song, as he destroyed the last of the army, with the Bio-Android looking at the Saiyan, with a raised brow.

"Goku. Hate to tell you, but the Cell Games aren't for another couple of days. If you want to fight, come back, then." Said Cell, not interested in fighting, until the tournament.

"I came here for answers! Why did you attack Mr. Satan's Press Conference and absorb everyone?!" Demanded Goku, with Cell pausing and looking at Goku, with an intrigued expression.

Though it didn't take long, before Cell smirked, realizing what happened.

'So the present me is making his moves.' Cell thought, being fully aware that his present incarnation was most likely was born early, thanks to the emergency protocols in Gero's lab.

Though Cell won't do anything about his past self, seeing no reason to deal with him, or be concerned. Given he's already long surpassed him, even if he absorbed 17 and 18, Cell was confident that he could still crush his other self with ease now that he's surpassed his Perfect Form.

'Besides, I'll deal with him, after the Cell Games.' Cell thought, knowing that there could only be one Perfect Being around, and it certainly wouldn't be his weaker, past self.

"Well I hate to break it to you, Goku, but I haven't absorbed anyone, after becoming perfect. But I do know, who really absorbed those people." Cell said, while smirking at the Saiyan.

"Who?!" Goku demanded, wanting to find out if they had another threat to deal with, beside Cell.

"Now where'd be the fun in just telling you? Sorry, but you'll have to solve this on your own. But I will give you a hint, think about who I am. Where am I from? And where are we, right now?" Cell said, before flying off, while Goku watched him, with a confused frown of what that could mean.

*End Flashback*

'That's what he meant!' Goku thought, realizing what Cell was hinting at.

The Cell they know, he's from an alternate timeline, and he came to the past, a past that another Cell still existed in! The same Cell that attacked the press conference and was now in his own Super Perfect Form!

Meanwhile, Present Cell smirked down at his future counterpart, who looked at him in shock at his power.

"Look at you, beaten and broken on the ground, how pathetic. And to think you're actually me, or at least, a weaker version of my splendor." Taunted Present Cell, before kicking Future Cell to the ground, and stood over him with a frown.

"But nonetheless, you are still me. And we both know, there's only room for one Perfect Being in the universe. And that's me." Present Cell said, before his tail shot out of his back and opened up, engulfing his future self.

Everyone's eyes widened in shock, and growing horror at this, realizing what Cell just did, and what would happen. As the moment Cell had fully absorbed his counterpart, he gasped and hunched over, his body shaking, with a wicked grin slowly appearing on his face.

Cell then started chuckling lowly, before it evolved into full blown laughter, which then turned a loud shout, as a vast amount of Ki exploded off of Cell's body. The power Cell was releasing, shook the entire Earth itself, as large cracks began forming underneath him.

The Z-Fighters were just barely able to stay standing, at the power they felt coming off Cell, surpassing anything they've felt before. And it just kept growing!

When the Ki began dying down, everyone saw that Cell stood in the center of the ring, only now he had transformed into an entirely new form.

Where once Cell was mostly green, now his exoskeleton was almost completely jet-black, with green pieces being on his lower legs, forearms and elbows, upper chest, and around his neck, along with now exposing reddish-pink skin underneath, and having spikes on the back of his forearms, shoulders, and upper back. The crest on his head had shrunk and split into four horns, two large ones on the side of his head, and two smaller ones on his forehead, the stylized M still being present, just above them. The markings on his face were also now reddish-pink, which also ran through torso, arms, between the green and black on his legs, along with there being a curved line of it, on the top of his head. With Cell's now eyes snapping open, releasing a wave of power, and showing they were now a dark yellow color.

"Call me…Hyper Perfect Cell." Cell said, while smirking wickedly.

Cell walked over to Goku, who looked at him in shock, before kicking the Saiyan out of the ring, and over to the Z-Fighters. Then with a shout and flaring his power, Cell obliterated the Cell Games Arena, and most of the surrounding area, leaving behind a giant crater.

When the smoke cleared, the Z-Fighters saw Cell floating in the air, with his arms crossed.

"New rules. As of this moment, the Cell Games is a battle royal, to the death. All of you against me. No ring outs." Cell said, smirking at them, as the Z-Fighters tensed and readied themselves for what would likely be their toughest battle ever.

So, what did you think, good. Yep Goku has learned some new attack during his second time in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, allowing him to gain the upper hand against Cell and incapacitate him, having realized Cell's regeneration isn't as strong as it used to be. But before Goku can finish Cell off he's shot in the back, with everyone being shocked when a second Super Perfect Cell appears even stronger than the first, along with having a very familiar M on his forehead. With Goku realizing that this is the Present Cell, with Future Cell having hinted at his existence when Goku confronted him. Finally Present Cell absorbs his counterpart and grows even stronger than before, evolving into Hyper Perfect Cell (Google search "Hyper Perfect Cell" and it should the first image to come up if you want a better visual), before destroying the Cell Games Arena and declaring it's now a battle royal, to the death. So, review if you liked go away if you didn't.

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Everyone could only look at the newly evolved Hyper Perfect Cell, in muted shock and horror, both at his original appearance as a second Super Perfect Cell, and the power he now possessed. Even for those that couldn't sense energy, like Jimmy and those at Kame House, sans Roshi and Chiaotzu, they could just feel the power Cell had, just by looking at him. Even when he's not actively releasing his power, it still felt hard to breathe, or move.

The Z-Fighters had it worse though, as they could sense all of Cell's power, and now they weren't even sure if it'd be possible to beat him, as he is now. Even Naruto, with his immortality, wasn't sure if he'd be able to get enough Zenkai Boosts to match Cell.

Meanwhile, all across the Earth, entire cities and towns were rioting, the people panicking at what they saw, along with the resulting earthquake from Cell's new evolution. Even worse, they couldn't see or hear what was going on now, with the camera's and audio equipment having been destroyed from Cell's transformation.

The only thing they did know, was that there was now a second Cell, one that seemed even stronger than the first.

*Kame House*

At Kame House, everyone sat frozen in shock and fear, as they looked at Baba's crystal ball. Chichi having been terrified, when she saw Goku get shot in the back, afraid that her husband was going to die. With that fear only growing, when Present Cell appeared, and absorbed Future Cell.

All of them having felt the power he now had, even from here, they could still feel it. And it only made them more terrified of what would happen to their friends, if they had to fight this new Cell.

Though soon, Roshi stood up and went up to his room, coming back down a moment later. Now wearing the same outfit he wore, when he was disguised as Jackie Chun and hunted for the Dragon Balls, to stop Demon King Piccolo, with Tien and Chiaotzu. Roshi then grabbed a capsule, and headed for the door, with everyone looking at him in confusion.

"Where are you going, Roshi?" Ox-King asked, wondering what his old master was doing, while also comforting his scared and distraught daughter, both from what she saw through the crystal ball, and now worried about Goku and Gohan fighting Hyper Perfect Cell.

Roshi stopped and looked up, releasing a sigh, before turning to look at the others.

"They can't beat Cell, not with this new Hyper Perfect Form, he has. None of them are strong enough to beat him, even if they all worked together, and fought him at the same time, they'd still lose and be killed. Or in Naruto's case, Cell would absorb him to, since he can't be killed, which would only make Cell even more powerful." Roshi said, giving the truth of the matter.

"Wh-what?! N-Naruto's going to be absorbed?!" Videl said, her fear and panic only worsening from Cell's new power and form, to now the idea of Naruto being absorbed by him, just like her father.

"No, no, that won't happen sweetheart." Launch said, now back in her nice form, as she and Bulma comforted the distraught girl, with the latter shooting a glare at Roshi.

"Seriously?! You saying that isn't helping the situation!" Bulma snapped, knowing it was bad enough worrying about if they could beat Cell, now hearing that they can't, and will just die or be absorbed, it made their current moods worse.

"I know, and I'm sorry, but we all could feel Cell's new power, even if some of you can't sense Ki, you still felt it. Even with his regeneration, Naruto wouldn't get the power boosts needed to be a match for Cell in time, before the others are killed, and he's absorbed. And I doubt that second Cell needed to self-destruct, in order to gain his own Super Perfect Form, like the one the others were fighting. Meaning, that with the second Super Perfect Cell as the main basis, Hyper Perfect Cell's regeneration is at full power, maybe even stronger than it was before. Since, while the regeneration of the Cell they were fighting was weakened from self-destructing, he still had it, and likely amplified Hyper Perfect Cell's, after being absorbed. Meaning, Cell would heal from attacks or injuries, and come back even stronger, making it so he'd always be above Naruto's own power. No, we can't beat Cell by fighting him, the only way to stop Cell, is by sealing him away." Roshi said, getting horrified looks from those that knew what he meant, and what he now planned to do.

"Roshi, the last time you used the Evil Containment Wave, it killed you! If you use it against Cell, and actually succeed in using it, then you'll…" Oolong said, with Roshi nodding, knowing what will happen.

"I know, but it's the only way. Piccolo's likely reached the same conclusion, or he will reach it soon, when all else fails. But the technique isn't perfect, and can be countered, like with Kami's fight against Piccolo. If Cell knows about it, he'll be ready if Piccolo tries it, but he won't be ready for me." Said Roshi, knowing he'll be able to sneak up on Hyper Perfect Cell, as he's busy with the others, and take the chance to seal him away.

"There's nothing we can do, that'll talk you out of it, is there." Baba stated, looking at her brother somberly, and in acceptance, with Roshi shaking his head.

"Goku and the others, they've long since surpassed an old man, like me. It's time to entrust the world and the teachings of the Turtle School, to the next generation." Said Roshi, proud of the students he's taught, and knew the Earth was in good hands with them.

With that, Roshi walked out and summoned Baby Gamera, having it take him to where the Cell Games were.

*Cell Games*

Back at the Cell Games, no one had tried making a move, none of the Z-Fighters willing to risk charging Cell, with his new power. While Cell simply continued looking at them all, with a smirk, fully confident that no matter what they do, he'll win.

"How, how are you here?! I destroyed Gero's sub-lab, when I blasted Androids 13, 14 and 15! You should be dead!" Trunks shouted, not believing the Cell of this time could still exists, when he knows he left Gero's sub-lab a burning wreck.

"Are you quite sure you destroyed the entire sub-lab? If you are, then by all means, tell me how I'm here now." Said Cell, his smirk widening, when Trunks's eyes widened in realization.

'13's shield!' Trunks thought, realizing that Android 13's Energy Shield must have inadvertently protected Cell's pod, with the Half-Saiyan having not bothered going back to check to make sure he really destroyed Present Cell, having been completely sure he got him.

And given that he had been more focused on the fact, there were three more Androids, along with Krillin dying, Trunks didn't even consider the possibility that Present Cell managed to survive.

'Damn it! This is all my fault! If I had only just gone back, to make sure!' Trunks thought, cursing himself for his mistake, as now, they had an even bigger threat to deal with.

"Alright, then how did you get your Perfect Form, and Super Perfect Form? You would have needed to absorb me and my brother, to reach your Perfect Form, while the other Cell had to self-destruct and get a major power boost, to reach his Super Perfect Form." Lazuli said, standing tensely beside Naruto, with Cell chuckling at the question.

"That is quite the tale…" Cell said, as he began telling them his story.

*Flashback*

"It all started when Trunks's attack against the "defective" Androids destroyed most of the sub-lab. An emergency protocol was activated, one that accelerated my growth to my Imperfect Form."

Imperfect Cell busted out of his containment pod, breathing heavily, before looking up when he sensed his counterpart reach his Semi-Perfect Form.

"And imagine my surprise, and annoyance, when I sensed another me, one that was taking what didn't belong to him. But I also didn't want to waste such a golden opportunity, so I followed my counterpart, and hid within his shadow. His greater strength and identical signature, being perfect for masking my own."

Imperfect Cell watched as his counterpart chased after the Androids, before being stopped by Tien and Yamcha, leading to him absorbing the two fighters. Along with both learning about the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.

"And my patience paid off, as I finally got exactly what I was looking for, a way to achieve my perfection, in your own future, Trunks. Learning how the other me came to be in this timeline, and about your time machine."

Imperfect Cell hid within the shadows, listening intently at his future self's story, before making his escape, once he had the information he needed. While making plans to locate and steal Trunks's time machine.

"After that I hid myself, biding my time for the right moment. Along with increasing my strength by absorbing animals, and the few unlucky humans that stumbled onto me, that I obviously couldn't let live. Along with the chance to absorb an entire crowd of humans."

Grabbing the camera's and recording equipment with his telekinesis, Imperfect Cell crushed them, before revealing his presence. First stabbing his stinger into Mr. Satan's chest, and absorbing the man, before proceeding to do the same with the panicked crowd, refusing to let any of them escape. Along with being about to do the same to Videl, before fleeing, when he sensed Goku and Piccolo coming towards him, and likely Naruto, as well.

"And eventually, the big day had finally came, where you'd all be so busy focusing on the Cell Games, I could make my move. And wouldn't you know it, those good people at Capsule Corp were just too kind, to give me the time machine to use. They even threw in a meal for the road."

Imperfect Cell laughed wickedly, as he absorbed everyone in Capsule Corp, along with Panchy and Dr. Briefs once he had the time machine. Before entering the time machine and traveling to Trunks's future.

*End Flashback*

Cell smirked at everyone's horrified faces, with Trunks being the worse, after hearing what happened to his grandparents, before quickly spreading out his senses to Capsule Corp, and mentally begging that Cell was lying.

*Kame House*

Meanwhile, at Kame House, Bulma was shaking in horror and panic at what Cell had just said, before quickly passing baby Trunks to Chichi, and rushing to the phone, dialing the phone number for Capsule Corporation.

'Pick up, pick up, pick up, please, pick up!' Bulma mentally pleaded, not wanting to believe her parents are dead.

Only to fall to her knees, crying, when no one picked up, which at least someone should have done, even if it wasn't her parents. But there was no answer, making her realize, they were really gone.

Launch went over, and began confronting her distraught friend, while baby Trunks began crying as well, sensing his mother's sadness.

*Cell Games*

Back at the Cell Games, Trunks reached the same conclusion, when he couldn't sense anyone in Capsule Corp. The Half-Saiyan looking at Cell with barely restrained rage, clenching his fists tightly, to the point they started bleeding, with bio-electricity sparking off his body.

"Oh, but wait, I haven't gotten to the best part yet." Said Cell, while starting his story again.

*Flashback*

"When I arrived at the future, I was greeted by mother dearest, believing Trunks had come home, victorious. But instead, she found me."

Imperfect Cell stabbed his stinger into Future Bulma's chest, absorbing her and gaining her knowledge. Before exiting the underground bunker, to hunt down the remaining survivors of the future Androids' attack.

"Once I had Bulma taken care of, I went after everyone else who managed to survive the destruction, the Androids unleashed. Chichi, Ox-King, Roshi, Launch, and even little Puar, Oolong, and Turtle too. I hunted them all down and absorbed them. Of course, it also helped that I could sense energy, unlike the Androids."

Imperfect Cell laughed as he hunted down the friends and families of the deceased Z-Fighters, absorbing each and every one of them. Before going off to absorb all the remaining humans, as well.

"It was with Roshi's memories, that I located Korin's Tower, and absorbed both Korin and Yajirobe. Followed by going up to The Lookout, and absorbing Popo, as well."

Imperfect Cell jumped onto Korin's Tower, smacking Yajirobe aside, before absorbing Korin, followed by absorbing Yajirobe, as well. The Bio-Android then flying up to the top of The Lookout, and absorbing Mr. Popo next, with him then locating the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, making plans to use, it once he was finished on the Earth.

"It didn't take long, until I had all the power I needed, before tracking down 17 and 18 of that time, and well…hehehehe, I'm sure you know what happened next."

Standing over the beaten and terrified Future 17 and Future 18, Imperfect Cell couldn't deny a sadistic satisfaction at having them beaten, broken, and terrified at his feet. Though he supposed that was from Trunks's DNA inside him, relishing in the pain of the monsters that tormented him, his whole life and killed his mentor.

Given, unlike his counterpart in the past and this future, Imperfect Cell did have Trunks's DNA, from when he went to the past to killed Frieza and King Cold. Now that part of Imperfect Cell was enjoying the fear on the Android's faces, even more so, when he absorbed them both, finally reaching his Perfect Form.

"If it makes you feel better Trunks, they were terrified at the end. With my perfection achieved, I just had one more problem to take care of, the other future me. And thanks to our compatibility from being the same person, I was able to unlock my Super Perfect Form."

Cell slammed his future self into the ground, relishing in his new power, and proving he is the true Perfect Being to his inferior counterpart. Before his tail came out with the stinger opening up, and without hesitation, he engulfed and absorbed his counterpart.

The Bio-Android then gave a shout, as his power increased even further beyond its current level, gaining an intense golden aura with sparks of bio-electricity. Seeing he had ascended to his own Super Perfect Form, Cell laughed loudly, before flying off towards The Lookout.

*End Flashback*

"After that I trained in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber for the maximum two years, learning to master my new power. Though after a year, I left the chamber, in order to rest and meditate from the mental exertion, that came from being in that empty void. That's when I gained even more power, and several new abilities." Cell said smirking, as he began telling them, what happened, after exiting the time chamber for the first time.

*Flashback*

Cell sat on The Lookout, in a meditative position, breathing calmly, as he rested his mind after spending an entire year in the time chamber alone. While he may be the Perfect Being, he knew he still had limits of what he could endure. And spending an entire year alone in an endless white void, could drive anyone to madness.

He didn't even consider spending the entire two years in there, all at once. He probably would have self-destructed, just to escape the maddening silence and emptiness.

Though Cell's eyes snapped, as he gripped his head, before standing up.

"Wh-what?! What is this?! Something's…attacking, on the inside!" Cell shouted, feeling a presence trying to breach his mind, and take control of him.

'Someone would dare think…they can control me?! I am the Perfect Being, Cell! And I am controlled by no one!' Thought Cell gritting his teeth, as a stylized M appeared on his forehead, while the veins around his body bulged out, a black shadow trim appeared around his eyes, and dark lines formed over the eyelids.

After a few moments, Cell stopped struggling, before his arms fell limply at his side, his head hanging low.

Not a moment later, four beings appeared in front of him, known as Yakon, Dabura, Pui Pui, and their leader the evil sorcerer, Babidi.

"Yes, yes, this one will do nicely. The power this being contains, it will certainly be enough for us to release Majin Buu." Babidi said, smirking, as they had sensed Cell's power, when he exited the time chamber, and the sorcerer knew that with Cell under his control, they'd be able to free Majin Buu, much sooner than he anticipated.

"Are you sure this being can be trusted, Master Babidi? Look at what he's reduced this planet to." Dabura said, frowning, while looking over The Lookout, and saw the vast destruction on the Earth below, believing Cell was the one responsible.

And while Dabura could careless about the death of a planet, he also felt that such a being couldn't be trusted, and should be destroyed, before it could turn on them.

"I could care less if the creature can be trusted! After all, he's now under my control, just like the rest of you. Now let's go, and free Majin Buu." Said Babidi, grinning wickedly at being able to release Majin Buu, and bring him under his control, as well.

Though suddenly, everyone was shocked, when Cell's head snapped up, showing a dark smirk on his face. Then before any of them could blink, Cell vanished in a burst of speed, before stabbing his stinger into Pui Pui absorbing him. Repeating the process with Yakon and Dabura as well, before appearing in front of the surprised, and terrified, Babidi.

"H-how?! You should be under my control!" Shouted Babidi, not believing that Cell was able to resist his magic.

Cell chuckled maliciously, before lifting Babidi up by his throat.

"You truly think a pathetic, lowly creature, like you, could control the likes of me. No, I am beyond your power, and soon, I'll be beyond this Majin Buu's power, as well. But I will say this, the power you awakened within me, will be put to good use, along with your own." Said Cell, before he absorbed Babidi into him, as well.

Clenching his fists, Cell smirked as he felt his power grow even further, along with gaining more knowledge on magic from Dabura and Babidi. In addition to the knowledge he gained from Roshi, Korin, and Mr. Popo.

'With the knowledge I've gained in magic, the power of the so-called "Demon King", and that creature's ability to absorb light, I have gained more power than my counterpart could hope to achieve!' Cell thought, pleased at his ever growing arsenal of abilities and powers.

Knowing he now had even more things to train and master, Cell returned to the time chamber to finish his training.

*End Flashback*

"After that, my business in the future was completed. So, I returned to the time machine and returned to the present, but not before I destroyed the Earth with a Death Ball, seeing as it no use for me, anymore. And when I arrived back here, I used Kai Kai, a teleportation technique that I gained from Dabura, to arrive here at the Cell Games, to absorb my counterpart. Now, here we are, at last." Cell concluded his story, as everyone looked at him shock, horror, and sadness at what he's done, outdoing anything Future Cell did in their time.

The worse being Trunks and Gohan, Trunks hearing that he's not only lost his grandparents in this time, but also his mother, and whole world, in the future. And Gohan, while knowing they weren't his own family, to hear his future mother, grandfather, and friends were all absorbed, along with the current state his father was in, it was to much for the boy to take.

It wasn't long until the sadness, shock, and horror both Half-Saiyans felt turned into pure rage, before with a shout their power exploded off of them, far greater than it ever has before. As both Trunks and Gohan finally reached Super Saiyan 2, the two immediately charging Cell, with every intention of killing him.

"Goku, eat this, quick!" Piccolo said, throwing Goku a Senzu Bean, with the Saiyan doing so, as all his injuries were healed, and his energy restored.

With that, they along with Naruto, Lazuli, Lapis, and Gebo charged towards Cell, with Gohan and Trunks. All of them intent of taking him down, or die trying, knowing no matter what, they'd make sure Cell didn't escape.

So, what did you think, good. Yep we see Cell not only absorbed the future Androids and his other self, but also the remaining friends and family of the deceased Z-Fighters. Along with taking advantage of the two years in the time chamber, and encountering Babidi and his followers, gaining the Majin Mark and absorbing the four of them, giving him even more abilities to use and master. Now after absorbing his other counterpart, Cell has risen to become even more powerful, with Gohan and Trunks also being pushed to go Super Saiyan 2 and attack Cell in a blind rage. So, review if you liked go away if you didn't.

Storm out

Hello all Storm here with a new chapter! Here we'll be seeing the battle against Hyper Perfect Cell and seeing just how far the Z-Fighters will be pushed against this new threat, only for them really quickly just how outmatched they are. So, without further ado.

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The moment the Z-Fighters reached Cell, all of them became little more than blurs to those watching at Kame House, along with Jimmy and Larry, who were watching from a safe distance, behind a rock outcropping. Both of the normal humans looking at the fight in amazement and shock, at what little they could see. Given how fast the Z-Fighters and Cell were moving, making it seem like they were invisible, to the untrained eye.

The only thing that showed they were still present, was them momentarily reappearing, along with the shockwaves from exchanging blows. While they couldn't see everything that was happening, what they did see made Jimmy and Larry believe that the fight was evenly matched, giving them hope that Cell could still be defeated.

This, however, couldn't be farther from the truth.

The Z-Fighters were completely aware, that the moment the fight started; Cell was simply toying with them. Since he kept smirking, the entire time, while any attacks or blasts he threw at them, weren't as powerful as they'd normally be.

This was because Cell wanted to get a feel for his new power, holding himself back from accidently killing them. Since Cell wanted to use the opportunity, to get a feel for his new strength.

While the Z-Fighters were throwing everything they had at him, but nothing they did, so much as left a scratch on Cell. It also didn't help, that Gohan and Trunks were still being controlled by their rage, from awakening Super Saiyan 2, making them attack, blindly.

Suddenly, Cell vanished in a burst of speed, before Piccolo doubled over in pain, coughing up blood, as the Bio-Android reappeared with his elbow buried in his stomach. Before he was sent flying into the ground, forming a crater, where he landed. Smirking at this, Cell turned around, before forming multiple Death Saucers, before launching them at the Z-Fighters, who dodged them as Cell remotely controlled them.

Naruto quickly flew in front of them, using his Energy Absorption ability to absorb the attacks. Something he normally doesn't use, given he had infinite energy, but the Saiyan Android knew, that now wasn't the time to ignore any of his abilities. They needed every advantage, they had against Cell.

"Special Beam Cannon!" Cell shouted, firing the much bigger Ki blast at Naruto's unguarded back, with the Saiyan Android just barely able to turn around, and start absorbing it, before he was unable to take anymore, and was blasted back.

*Kame House*

Meanwhile at Kame House, everyone could only look in shock and fear, at what they were seeing. With Launch still comforting the distraught Bulma, who now not only had to deal with learning her parents are gone, but now having to worry about watching her friends be killed.

"It's okay, it's okay." Chichi said, comforting the whimpering baby Trunks, along with Videl and Lime, who were shivering in fear, as they watched Cell ruthlessly beat the Z-Fighters.

'Master Roshi, please hurry.' Ox-King mentally pleaded, hoping the Turtle Hermit would get there in time, before anyone died, not wanting Chichi to suffer from seeing either her husband or son die.

It only got worse for them, as they saw Cell seemed to be moving faster and hitting harder, then he was before. As even through the crystal ball, they could hear what was clearly bones breaking, whenever Cell hit one of the Z-Fighters.

*Cell Games*

"AHAHAHAHAHAHA! Oh, this is the greatest feeling, in the world! Every cell within me is vibrating with pure power! I haven't just become all-powerful, I am power!" Cell said, grinning wickedly, as he finally had a feel for how much stronger he's become, meaning he could start really cutting loose.

Glancing behind him, Cell smirked, as he saw Piccolo trying to attack him from behind. Turning around, Cell gathered saliva in his mouth, before spitting it out Piccolo, the Namekian's eyes widening, when he saw his body start to turn to stone, where the spit hit him.

Seeing that the spit had landed on his legs, Piccolo acted fast, and quickly cut off his legs at the waist, grunting in pain, as he did so, before flying away from the fight, to take the time to regenerate.

Cell then turned around, and opened his mouth wide, before he started devouring the aura's of the Saiyan's Super Saiyan 2 transformations, though not devouring too much, not wanting to go over his limit.

Goku raised two fingers to his forehead, and Instant Transmissioned behind Cell, only for the Bio-Android to use Kai Kai, and appear behind Goku. While surprised by the quick teleportation, Goku teleported again, with Cell doing the same, and immediately spin kicked the Saiyan away, before once again teleporting ahead of Goku, and punching him.

"Ahaha! You'll never be able to beat me with that inferior teleportation technique, Goku! Unlike you, I don't need to focus on a person's signature to teleport. I can teleport anywhere, to any planet, any object, anyone!" Cell said, emphasizing his point, by repeatedly teleporting around the battlefield, while knocking Goku around, ending it with an axe kick, sending him crashing into the ground.

The Z-Fighters were getting more worried, with each passing moment, as Cell was basically playing with them. Already showing that if he wanted to, he could kill them all, before they could even react. But instead, he was purposefully toying with them, like a predator playing with its food, before eating it.

It didn't help, that any of their attempts to go on the defensive to think of plan, were shot straight to hell, with Gohan and Trunks refusing to let up in attacking. Resulting in the others going into attack, as well, not wanting the two Half-Saiyans to get themselves killed, by going at it alone.

Cell smirked wickedly, as he blocked Trunks's punch, while dodging Gohan's right hook. Getting behind the younger Half-Saiyan, and viciously kicking him in the back, sending him crashing into Trunks, before Cell teleported above them, and slammed his clasped hands down on them, knocking them out of the air.

Flying after them, Cell went to reduce them both to ash, wanting to relish in the others pain, at watching them die. Only to stop, as he got an even better, and more sadistic, idea of what to do with them.

Landing in front of the two downed Half-Saiyans, Cell aimed his hand at them, making the others tense in fear, that he was going to kill them.

"Leave them alone!" Goku shouted, rushing Cell to save his son and Trunks.

Only for everyone to be shocked, when Gohan and Trunks suddenly appeared in front of Cell, and slammed their fists right into Goku's face, sending him flying back.

Getting up, Goku looked at the two, only for his eyes to widen, when he saw the M's on their foreheads, and the twisted smirks on their faces.

"Gohan, Trunks, bring me Goku's head." Cell ordered, the controlled Half-Saiyans, with the two immediately shooting after Goku.

*Kame House*

"No!" Screamed Bulma, Chichi, and Lime in horror at seeing Gohan and Trunks being controlled by Cell, and now being forced to fight Goku.

The sight only tearing at everyone's hearts even more, with it only getting worse, as Goku didn't make an attempt to fight back, only dodging and blocking their attacks. It was bad enough, they had to fight an even stronger Cell, now they had to worry about being forced to fight each other!

The group could only watch, and hope that something would happen, to help them.

*Cell Games*

"Gohan, Trunks! Snap out of it, I know you're both in there somewhere!" Goku shouted, trying to get through to the Half-Saiyans, and break Cell's control over them.

Only for the two to continue attacking Goku, being even stronger and faster, thanks to the power up they gained from the Majin Marks. With Gohan suddenly appearing behind his father, and delivering a spin kick to his head, with Goku being sent flying through the air, only to gag, when he came to an abrupt stop, when Trunks clotheslined him.

Meanwhile, down on the ground, Piccolo stood up panting, having fully regenerated his lower half. Looking up the fight, the Namekian mentally cursed at seeing just how outmatched they were, knowing that no matter what they did, they wouldn't be able to defeat Cell.

'Everyone, listen! We can't beat Cell, he's just too strong for us to handle! The only thing we can do, is seal him away!' Piccolo thought, contacting the others, minus Gohan and Trunks for obvious reasons.

'Piccolo you can't! If you use the Evil Containment Wave, you'll die! And what'll happen if you fail?!' Thought Goku, dodging a punch from Trunks, while blocking Gohan's kick.

'We don't have a choice Goku! And I will survive, I'm stronger than Roshi and Tien, when they tried it, so I can use it safely. I just need Cell to be distracted long enough, for me to prepare, and seal him away.' Piccolo mentally said.

'We can get his attention on us, just do whatever it is you need to.' Thought Naruto, with Lazuli, Lapis and Gebo nodding in agreement, before charging Cell.

Seeing this, Piccolo jumped back, and pulled out a jar, like the one Kami had tried sealing him in, years ago. Having originally brought it just in case the original Cell proved stronger than they anticipated, now having to use on Hyper Perfect Cell.

'We have one chance.' Piccolo thought, as he prepared to use the Evil Containment Wave, waiting for the right moment to use it.

Up in the air, the Androids were clashing against Cell, only for the Bio-Android to block all their strikes. Cell suddenly blocking Lazuli's punch, before grabbing her arm and swung her into her brother, knocking them back, before turning to Gebo, and punched a hole straight through his stomach, tearing out numerous mechanical parts, as the large Android fell down to the ground, as his systems began short-circuiting.

Creating a Death Saucer, Cell threw it straight at Naruto, before also firing a Big Bang Attack, with the Saiyan Android absorbing the Death Saucer, only to blasted by the second attack. Cell then turned around and grabbed Lapis by his head.

"Ultimate Blitz!" Cell shouted, firing the blast straight at Lapis, sending crashing straight into the ground.

Before Lazuli could react, Cell appeared right in front of her, kicking her in the abdomen, launching her right into a cliffside, before reappearing in front of her, and burying his fist in her stomach, as well. Lazuli gasped in pain, as she was forced deeper into the cliffside, before slumping over unconscious.

"And then there was one." Cell said, turning to see Naruto, fully healed again, along with panting heavily, as even with the Zenkai boosts he's gotten, and his energy absorption, he still wasn't a match for Cell, and even worse, he's starting to get tired, as well.

And that's not counting, that he didn't know Cell was able to absorb his Super Saiyan 2 aura, having believed the Bio-Android, just absorbed the surrounding light.

Meanwhile, Goku was being overwhelmed by Trunks and Gohan, none of his words being able to get through to them, or pass Cell's control. Though, after a few moments, Goku realized the only thing left, that could get through to them.

With that in mind, Goku stopped defending himself, and just floated in the air, not trying to block or defend from the two Half-Saiyans' attacks.

"I won't fight you two. You can attack all you want, but I won't fight back. Even if you do try and kill me, I won't fight you, because I know you're both in there somewhere, and I won't give up on you guys." Goku said, grunting in pain as Gohan and Trunks attacked him mercilessly, before suddenly jumping back, as they began charging Ki.

"Galick Gun…FIRE!"

"Masenko, HA!"

"I believe in you both." Said Goku smiling weakly, before crying out in complete agony, as the attacks hit him.

Goku's cry of pain seemed to work, as Trunks and Gohan's eyes widened, losing the darkness in them.

"DAD/GOKU!" Gohan and Trunks shouted, quickly stopping their attacks, revealing Goku's injured body, before he fell out of the sky, crashing into the ground, with the two Half-Saiyans immediately flying after him.

"D-dad! I-I, I'm sorry, I didn't…" Gohan said, looking at the state his father was in, the state he and Trunks put him in.

"Ehehehe, don't worry…about it…besides…you're both…in control again…" Said Goku, grimacing at the pain and injuries.

"Piccolo, we need Senzu Beans!" Trunks shouted, with the Namekian nodding, before throwing the bag of beans at them, to heal Goku.

Only for them to suddenly be blasted and reduced to ash by Cell.

"Oh, did I forget to mention? Senzu Beans are tournament illegal." Said Cell, smirking, before turning his attention back to Naruto.

Gohan and Trunk's eyes widened at seeing the Senzu Beans destroyed, before anger and self-loathing filled them, knowing it was their fault for letting themselves be controlled. With them both planning to fix their mistake, and end this quickly, so they can get Goku medical attention.

Back with Naruto and Cell, the Saiyan Android grunted as Cell lifted his leg up, slamming it into his chin, launching him up into the air. The Bio-Android then got into a stance and charged up his Ki.

"KamehameHA!" Cell shouted, firing the attack straight at Naruto.

Quickly righting himself, Naruto held out his hands, and began absorbing the blast, gritting his teeth as his aura flared up, even more. With Cell seeing this, and began absorbing Naruto's aura, pushing the light into the Kamehameha Wave, turning it from blue, to a bright gold color.

This also resulting in Naruto absorbing even more energy, until he soon reached his limit, but continued absorbing more energy. It didn't take long until Naruto's energy absorption unit was overloaded, and couldn't take in anymore energy, leaving Naruto open as the Kamehameha blasted right into him.

When Cell stopped his attack, it revealed Naruto's damaged body. With his arms being destroyed, and having been knocked out of his transformation, before he plummeted to the ground, below.

*Kame House*

Videl cried loudly as Bulma held her, with the woman having tears streaming down her face, both of them devastated at the state that Naruto was now in. Chichi and Lime being the same position, for what happened to Gohan and Goku.

While both Chichi and Bulma felt pain and sadness at their sons did to their husband/childhood friend, respectively. None of them even sure how things could get worse, than they already were.

*Cell Games*

Cell laughed wickedly to himself, at seeing the state all his opponents were in. Before he suddenly grunted in pain when he was blasted in the back by Gohan, with Trunks quickly following up by appearing above Cell, delivering an axe kick to the Bio-Android's head.

Looking, Cell was momentarily surprised at seeing Trunks and Gohan managed to break free of his control, before making a "Tsk" sound.

"Alright, you runts wants another beating, then I'm more than happy to oblige." Said Cell, with the two Half-Saiyans glaring at Cell, before rushing him, taking advantage of the power boost from their Majin Marks.

Meanwhile, Lazuli, Lapis, and Gebo had managed to regain consciousness, and seeing Cell was distracted, went to go help Naruto and Goku. With Lazuli grabbing Naruto, while Lapis and Gebo grabbed Goku, getting the two away from the fighting.

Back in the air, Cell laughed as Gohan and Trunks were managing to keep up with him, and get a few hits in.

"I'm actually impressed! You two are fighting, rather than just rushing in, only to be knocked around! You even managed to hit me a few times. It's just too bad that you could only do it, after I gave you more power. Speaking of which, I'll be taking it back now." Cell said, holding out his hand, Gohan and Trunks rushed him, only to faulter, as their Majin Marks vanished, and their power returned to what it used to be.

Cell taking advantage of this, teleporting behind the two Half-Saiyans, and slamming their heads together, before tossing them straight into the ground. The Bio-Android floating down after them, with a sinister smirk.

"It must really hurt. Not the beating, but the fact that the only way you stood a chance, was by me giving you power. And even then, I was still holding back against you. Now, you can die knowing you never even stood a chance." Cell said, aiming his hand at them, intent to actually blast them, this time.

'No! I don't have a clean shot!' Piccolo thought, cursing himself at not being able to seal Cell away, without worrying about Gohan and Trunks getting caught in the process, as well.

Piccolo then looked to see Goku struggling to stand up, despite Gebo and Lapis' protests.

"Goku, what're you doing?!" Piccolo demanded, as the Saiyan stood up, panting.

"Making sure I take Cell down." Said Goku, before using Instant Transmission to appear behind Cell, before grabbing him in a full nelson, surprising the Bio-Android.

"What're you doing?!" Cell demanded, struggling against the hold, but Goku refused to let go, before he began gathering every ounce of his energy, creating a dome around him and Cell.

"Dad!" Gohan shouted, worried about what his father was planning.

"Trunks, Gohan! Both of you need to get out of here, along with the rest of you!" Said Goku, not wanting any of them to get caught in, what he was about to do.

Not wanting to disobey him, both Half-Saiyans quickly flew off, along with the others. With Lapis and Gebo grabbing Jimmy and Larry, as they flew away, knowing what Goku was planning, and could only hope it worked.

"You fool! If you do this, you'll kill yourself!" Cell shouted, not believing Goku was willing to go this far.

"I know. But if it means taking you with me, then it's a sacrifice, I'll gladly make!" Said Goku, before giving a loud shout, as he released all the energy he stored up, with him and Cell being engulfed in a gigantic explosion of Ki.

The others had managed to fly to a safe distance, before looking back at the explosion in shock and sadness, knowing that such an attack was Goku's last resort.

When the explosion faded, it revealed the devastated landscape, along with no sign of Goku or Cell.

*Kame House*

Chichi fell to her knees, crying, as her father held her close, and comforted her, while Bulma and Launch putting their hands on her shoulders. Offering their own comfort to the woman, knowing she just lost her husband, after nearly losing her son.

*Cell Games*

Gohan gritting his teeth, as he punched the ground repeatedly, angry at himself for not being strong enough to control his anger, to resist Cell's mind control, and not being able to fight the Bio-Android.

'Dad, I'm so sorry!' Gohan thought, blaming himself for his father's death, but could at least accept that he managed to take Cell down with him.

The other Z-Fighters hung their heads in silence at Goku's sacrifice.

Unfortunately, it didn't last long as their heads snapped up in shock and horror when they could still sense Cell's energy.

Looking up, they could only look on in stunned silence, as Cell's body regenerated itself, with the Bio-Android floating down, and smirking at them.

"You still don't understand, do you? I am beyond such attempts to kill me; I have my regenerative powers, combined with those of my two counterparts, I absorbed. It doesn't matter the strength of the explosion, I will simply come back, again and again. And every time, I'll come back more powerful than ever!" Cell shouted, as he flared his power, with it now being even higher than before, thanks to the massive Zenkai Boost he received.

All while the Z-Fighters could do nothing, all of them being too tired and injured, to even think of fighting.

'Now's my only chance!' Piccolo thought, refusing to let Goku's sacrifice be in vain, as he rushed forward, and placed the jar on the ground.

"Evil Containment Wave!" Piccolo shouted, holding his arms out, as Cell was covered in swirling green energy, the Bio-Android not looking the least bit concerned.

"You honestly think, I didn't account for you trying to seal me away? Evil Containment Wave Reflection!" Said Cell, reversing the technique back at Piccolo, the Namekian being shocked as he felt himself, being sucked into the jar.

Thankfully, before Piccolo could share the fate of his father and Kami, Roshi finally arrived, and placed the electric rice cooker on the ground.

"Maybe you did, but you didn't take into account me! Evil Containment Wave!" Roshi said, using the technique on Cell.

"What?!" Cell shouted, his eyes wide open, as he felt himself being forcibly sucked into the rice cooker, unable to reverse Roshi's, as well as Piccolo's.

"No, no, no, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" Screamed Cell, as he was sucked into the rice cooker.

Seeing this, Lazuli rushed forward, and quickly slammed the lid of the cooker shut, sealing Cell within it.

"Good riddance, you overgrown bug." Lazuli said, before slumping forward in relief, that it was finally over.

The others also slumped forward, relieved that the battle was finally over, and Cell was taken care. But even so, it didn't come without a cost, with Goku having given his life to try and kill Cell, and Roshi giving his life to seal him away.

'And even if we get a new Guardian and Dragon Balls, it'll be too late to revive everyone.' Piccolo thought, as Goku wanted to wait until after Cell was taken care of, before finding New Namek and get a new Guardian, to restore the Dragon Balls, given Cell's boost in power, they didn't want to risk reviving everyone, just for them to die again.

Now, even if they managed to revive they Dragon Balls, by the time they do, it'd be too late to revive everyone.

"We're uh…we're sorry for your losses." Said Jimmy, as he and Larry came out of where they were hiding, with the Z-Fighters looking at the two humans for a few moments, before nodding, acknowledging their words.

The two humans then began making their way back to the news van, thankfully having left it far away from the original arena, to get back to the city, and report what just happened.

*Later*

After some time, the Z-Fighters looked up when, they heard a plane engine, and saw a Capsule Corp Jet coming towards them, before landing in front of them.

With everyone from Kame House running out, the moment the doors opened, and began helping the Z-Fighters inside. With Ox-King and Chichi helping Gohan, Lapis helping Trunks, Chiaotzu helping Gebo with his telekinesis, while Lazuli and Bulma helped Naruto.

With Naruto immediately being glomped by a worried Videl, with Lime doing the same to Gohan, both having been worried about them, after everything they saw.

After laying Naruto down in the infirmary/lab, Lazuli pulled him into a hug and kissed him, which Naruto gladly returned. Both having been constantly worried that they would have lost each other against Cell but were relieved they were still alive.

"Trunks! Are you alright?" Bulma asked, hugging her future son, with Trunks returning it, as tears fell from his eyes, as with the fighting done, everything finally hit him.

His entire world was gone, his future mother having been absorbed by Cell, everyone he knew, having been absorbed, including his grandparents, and his world was destroyed. And it was all his fault, just because he didn't go back, and check to make sure he really killed Cell.

"Mom, I'm so sorry. Everything that's happened, it's my fault, just because I didn't go back, and make sure Cell was dead. All those people he absorbed, that he killed, my future, it's all my fault." Said Trunks, filled with hatred and self-loathing, before Bulma pulled back, and placed a hand on his cheek.

"It's not your fault. No one blames you for what happened, the only ones at fault are Cell, and Gero, for creating a monster, like him. You couldn't have known this would happen, none of us could have. So don't blame yourself, for something you couldn't control. Alright?" Bulma asked, with Trunks staying silent for a few moments, before nodding shakily.

"Alright." Replied Trunks, before going to sit down, still coming to terms with everything that happened.

Nodding, Bulma then looked over to Naruto and Lazuli, going over and hugging the Saiyan Android, as well.

"I'm glad you're alright." Bulma said, with Naruto patting her on the back.

"Can't get rid of me that easily." Stated Naruto, while smiling lightly.

That thought just reminded Bulma of how close they all were to dying, and not just the rest of the Z-Fighters, but everyone else as well, if Cell had killed them.

Without thinking, and due to the high emotions and hormones, Bulma pulled back, and pressed her lips against Naruto's, surprising the Saiyan Android at her action. Though just as quickly, Bulma pulled back, shocked and mortified at her own actions, while looking between Naruto, and the stone-faced Lazuli.

"I-I'm so sorry! I-I d-don't know what came over me!" Bulma said.

"I'm sorry, I was just surprised, and didn't know what to do." Said Naruto, looking at Bulma and Lazuli, not wanting her to be angry at him.

Lazuli raised a hand, silencing them.

"It's fine, I understand. Tension and emotions were running high, and you just acted. But I'm sure we have things to talk about." Lazuli said, before pulling Bulma away to a different room, so they can talk in private, with Naruto watching them go, before laying down, and soon falling asleep, with Videl falling asleep on top of him, having refused to let him go, after he got on the plane.

After going to a secluded corner, Lazuli looked at Bulma with her arms crossed.

"So, anything you want to tell me?" Questioned Lazuli, with Bulma gulping nervously.

"I…I…I like Naruto. Okay, I like him, and I'm sorry. He's just…a really great guy, and Trunks, the baby, one, really likes him, too." Bulma admitted, knowing she had grown to like Naruto during their time on The Lookout and at Capsule Corp, as they got to know each other.

*Flashback*

Bulma ran frantically through Capsule Corp, searching for baby Trunks, who had managed to crawl away, when she wasn't looking.

'I only looked away for a second! Where could he have gone?!' Bulma thought, worried for where Trunks was, and hoped he wasn't hurt, or worse, somehow got out of the compound.

The woman then stopped, when she heard the familiar giggling from her baby, and quickly began following it, finding herself in the Atrium. With Bulma being surprised and relieved, when she saw that Trunks was perfectly fine. The reason for his laughter being, that Naruto was holding the baby, and making funny faces at him.

'He's really good with him.' Bulma thought, smiling at how happy Trunks looked, and how Naruto seemed more comfortable with holding him, than the first time.

Though Trunks then caught sight of Bulma, and reached his arms out for his mother, this also getting Naruto's attention, as he looked at Bulma.

"Oh, sorry, I didn't see you there." Naruto said, standing up and walking over to Bulma, handing Trunks to her.

"It's fine. I was actually looking for this little troublemaker when he wandered off." Said Bulma, giving Trunks a stern look, with the baby tilting his head in confusion, not knowing what he did.

"Yeah, I was actually training when I saw him show up. I didn't want to leave him there alone, so I picked him up, and just started…playing, I guess." Naruto replied.

"Well, you seemed to have gotten better at holding him. You looked like a natural earlier." Bulma said, smiling at the Saiyan Android, with Naruto shrugging slightly.

"I just did what I've seen you do with him." Admitted Naruto, having seen how Bulma interacts with Trunks, and tried doing what she's done.

"What I do?" Asked Bulma, surprised, with Naruto nodding.

"Yeah, I saw how good you are with him, and tried doing the same thing. You're a really good mom." Naruto said, surprising Bulma again, before she smiled.

"Thank you. But to be honest, I was a little worried about having a baby, and raising him on my own." Said Bulma, having been worried, when she learned she was pregnant, even more so, since her baby would be half Saiyan, which would make things even more difficult.

She was just glad, that her parents were there to help her through it, otherwise, she might have stressed herself out, and worrying about making a mistake.

"Well, from what I've seen, you don't have anything to worry about. And given how the older Trunks turned out, I'd say you did a pretty great job, raising him." Naruto said, while smiling at Bulma, which she returned.

"You really think so?" Asked Bulma.

"Definitely. And while I don't know a lot, if you ever need anything or any help, I'll be there." Said Naruto, making Bulma looking at him in surprise, touched at his offer.

'He really is something special.' Bulma thought, smiling, while feeling her heart skip a beat.

*End Flashback*

"I'm so sorry, Lazuli! I didn't mean to develop feelings for Naruto, they just happened! He's just such a nice guy, sweet and caring, and I just couldn't help, but start to like him! I know you must be angry and hate me, and I'll understand if you want me to stay awa-" Bulma said, with tears in her eyes, expecting Lazuli to want her to stay away from her and Naruto, from now on.

Only to be silenced, when Lazuli pulled her into a hug, with the blue-haired woman feeling a little hopeful, that Lazuli would forgive her, and they could still be friends. Though before Bulma could say anything, she was then surprised, when Lazuli pulled back, and promptly kissed her, right on the lips.

'What?!' Bulma thought, her eyes wide open in surprise, at what just happened, definitely not having expected Lazuli to do this

When the blonde Android pulled back, she smirked at Bulma's stunned expression.

"I'm not angry, in fact I'm glad you actually have feelings for Naruto." Said Lazuli.

"Wh-why?" Bulma asked, completely confused at what was happening.

"I'm bi. And while you developed your feelings for Naruto, I'll admit, I developed feelings for you, as well." Lazuli said, brushing some of Bulma's hair out of her face.

*Flashback*

"Is this really necessary?" Lazuli asked, walking out of Bulma's closet, wearing some of the woman's clothes.

They were currently in Bulma's room, after she had dragged Lazuli up there, and offered to let her use some of her clothes, until they could get her, her own. Lazuli had tried refusing, since she could go buy her own clothes, with Gero's credit card, but Bulma had been insistent.

Though the female Android had still been unsure, as she tried on different outfits.

"Yes, it is, you can't keep wearing the same thing. Also, that outfit looks really good on you, though maybe different colors, would be better. Maybe silver and dark pink." Bulma mused, while looking Lazuli over, and her current outfit.

Looking at herself in the mirror, Lazuli had to admit, she did look good, and was tempted to go find Naruto, and see what he thought of it.

"Why are you so nice to me?" Lazuli suddenly asked, with Bulma looking at her in confusion.

"What?" Asked Bulma.

"Why are you nice to me? Naruto, I understand, since you've just met him, and he hasn't done anything to you. But me, why are you nice to me? After everything, my brother and I did to your counterpart in the future, killing all your friends, destroying most of your world, and tormenting you and your son. And yet here you are, helping me pick out outfits. Shouldn't you hate me, and want me dead?" Lazuli asked, having been confused at Bulma's kindness to her, after learning about her future counterpart, and everything she did.

It didn't make sense to the blonde Android, that Bulma would be nice to her, despite knowing all that.

"I never hated you, or your brother. Even when I first learned about the Androids, I didn't hate you, after hearing everything you did, maybe I was afraid, but I didn't hate you. Then I actually met you and saw that you weren't just killing machines created by Gero, you're actual people, with your own thoughts, feelings, and personalities. Not just mindless machines, who's only purpose is to kill and destroy. So no, I don't, nor did I ever hate you. In fact, I'm glad that I met you, and that we're friends." Bulma said, smiling at Lazuli, with the Android looking at her in surprise, before returning the smile.

"I'm glad we're friends to Bulma." Replied Lazuli, touched by her words and that she saw her as more than just what Gero turned her into, or what she could have become in the future.

'Oh, if I wasn't with Naruto already.' Lazuli thought, looking Bulma up and down.

Though maybe, after the Cell Games, she could see about making their relationship more…interesting.

*End Flashback*

"I…wow." Bulma said, looking at Lazuli with wide eyes, not expecting this to happen.

"Yeah, I know it's surprising, and a lot to take in. But I promise, we'll talk to Naruto about this, together. And after everything that's happened, it's a reminder of all the threats out there, that could one day show up. And I'd rather not have any regrets, if we end up facing something we can't beat, or seal." Lazuli said, with Bulma nodding in agreement.

"Yeah, no regrets." Said Bulma, before surprising Lazuli, when she leaned in and kissed her, with the blonde Android soon returning the kiss.

After separating, the two went back to Naruto's room, smiling slightly, when they saw Naruto asleep with Videl.

"I'm gonna go check on Trunks. Will you let me know when Naruto wakes up?" Bulma asked, with Lazuli nodding, confirming that she will.

With that, Bulma exited Naruto's room, in the infirmary/lab portion of the jet, to check on her son, while Lazuli sat down next to Naruto's bed.

So, what did you think, good. Yep Cell has gotten so powerful, he was literally using the Z-Fighters as a warmup to test his new strength, before proceeding to play with them after he got feel for his new power. Leading to him not only incapacitating them several times, but also taking control of Trunks and Gohan while in their berserker rage, only being snapped out of after Goku lets them critically injure him. Before Goku goes and uses a Kamikaze attack hoping to take Cell down with him, only for Cell to regenerate fully intact and stronger than before. But thankfully Cell is defeated by Roshi's timely arrival and seals Cell away, winning them the day but at a cost. Then we see Bulma kissing Naruto due to the tension and emotions of the situation before getting flashbacks showing how she bonded with Naruto and Lazuli, the latter revealing her own feelings for Bulma. With the two planning to talk about it later. So, review if you like go away if you didn't.

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Hello all Storm here with a new chapter! Here we'll be seeing the epilogue of sorts for the Cell Saga, with the remaining Z-Fighters moving on from everything that's happened, but also knowing that Cell won't be the last threat they face. So, without further ado.

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It wasn't long, until the jet had arrived at West City, with Gohan and Trunks being taken to the hospital, to get proper medical treatment for all their injuries. The other Z-Fighters weren't taken, due to Naruto's regeneration healing any injuries he had, Lazuli and Lapis took the least amount of damage from Cell, Gebo was fully mechanical, so a hospital wouldn't help him, while Piccolo had his own regeneration, and got out of the fight early, to use the Evil Containment Wave.

Once the others had been dropped off at the hospital, Bulma had returned to Capsule Corp to begin working on repairing Gebo, looking over Lazuli and Lapis, and checking Naruto's damaged cybernetics. The blue-haired woman having already finished looking over the twins, along with having finished repairing Gebo, after starting on the jet, earlier.

With her now checking Naruto's cybernetics, to see what needed repairing, and what was beyond salvageable.

"Well, most of your cybernetics are still functional, while the ones that are damages, were easy to fix up. But your energy absorption unit, it's completely fried and beyond repair. The only thing I can do, is remove it, so it doesn't end up damaging anything." Bulma said, seeing the energy absorption unit was destroyed, with no hope of fixing it.

"That's fine, I hardly even used the thing, anyway, or really liked using it. Besides, I already have infinite energy, so having it to begin with, always seemed kind of pointless." Replied Naruto, not minding that it'll be taken out, not seeing much of use for something he hardly used, anyway.

Nodding, Bulma resumed her work, along with removing the fried absorption unit.

Though both of them couldn't help, but feel solemn, as they took in the silence and emptiness, around them. While Naruto hadn't been at Capsule Corp that long, he had gotten used to seeing it filled with people, scientists working, Dr. Briefs working on some new project, and Panchy always going around, offering food or refreshment to the workers and guests.

It was harder for Bulma, given this was her home, for her entire life. Where she grew up, helped her father with his inventions, worked on her own projects, and where she first found a Dragon Ball. Now everything she sees will just be a reminder, that everyone she knew here, was gone.

Bulma looked, when she felt Lazuli, who was holding baby Trunks, put a hand on her shoulder, looking at her in understanding sadness. The female Android being able to see how being here, was hurting the woman.

"What're you going to do now? With all…this?" Lazuli asked, motioning to the room and Capsule Corp itself, with Bulma sighing sadly, knowing that'll be a lot of work.

"I don't really know. It'll take a lot of time, just to replace all the scientists, we lost, with even more projects being put on hold, or even scrapped entirely. That's not even counting what'll happen, when word gets out of what happened here, which would create a power vacuum, with a lot of rival companies eager to jump in, and fill the void that's now open, in the technological industry, like Pod Corporation for example. And then there's just…all the memories I have here." Bulma said, looking around the lab, where she spent a lot of time with her father, and on her own, working on projects.

Memories that used to always make her smile, remembering all the time they spent together. Now the memories just hurt, knowing they were all that she had left of her parents.

"Maybe it…it would just be better to close the company, and sell the land." Bulma said, doubting she'd be able to fix everything in time, before rival companies come knocking, along with not wanting to continue living in the same building, where Cell absorbed everyone.

Thinking of the cause of this, Bulma couldn't help but let out a bitter chuckle at the cruel irony. The Red Ribbon Army used to be one of their main competitors, now it seems they finally managed to destroy their rival company from the grave, thanks to Cell.

"I'm sorry, I know this place means a lot to you." Naruto said, with Lazuli nodding in agreement.

"Yeah, and if you ever need anything, we're here for you." Added Lazuli, wanting to be there for their friend.

"Thank you, and it's fine. I do love Capsule Corp, but I know, eventually, I'll be able to move on from what happened, and make peace with it." Bulma said, knowing it'll take time for her to move on, but also knew that eventually, she will.

The two Androids nodded at her words, both agreeing that Bulma is a strong person, though they would be there to help her, along the way, if she needed it.

"So, about what we talked about, earlier on the jet." Lazuli said, bringing up the subject she and Bulma had talked to Naruto about, when we woke up.

The subject being about the three of them being in a three-way relationship, something Lazuli said she was perfectly fine with. Along with Bulma telling Naruto about her growing feelings for him, along with Lazuli revealing she had developed feelings for Bulma, as well. All of which surprised Naruto, and wasn't sure how to take it, nor did he know how to respond. But thankfully, they had soon landed in West City, before he could think of anything to say.

Though now, he didn't have that luxury.

"I'm…I'm still not sure about that idea of being in a relationship, like that. I mean I'll admit you're very beautiful Bulma, and I'd be lying if I said I'm not attracted to you. But I don't want to unfaithful to Lazuli, either." Naruto said, with the two woman nodding in understanding, while smiling at his kindness and words, with Lazuli giving him a peck on the cheek.

"I already said I'm fine with the idea of sharing you with Bulma, along with the both of us dating you, and each other. Besides, it's not cheating, if I already know, and want you to do it." Lazuli said, actually wanting to be in a relationship, with Naruto and Bulma.

Sighing, Naruto looked at Bulma, and could see that while she also looked unsure about the idea of being in such a relationship, she also looked hopeful at the idea, as well.

"Alright, alright we can do it. But could we go on some dates first, just to see how things work out. In case either of you have second thoughts." Naruto said, wanting to take things slow, and let them decide if this is really what they want to do.

This made the two women smile, and nod in agreement, glad that he agreed, and was still giving them a chance to change their minds, if they wanted to.

Eventually Naruto's repairs were finished, and he exited the room, where Videl was waiting for him. The girl immediately getting up and hugging Naruto, with the Saiyan Android returning it knowing Videl was still shaken from everything she saw. during the Cell Games.

"N-Naruto…what's going to happen now?" Videl asked, worried and nervous that with Cell taken care of, he would send her away to an orphanage or something, now that she was safe from Cell showing up.

"Well, I know you don't really have anywhere else to go, I was wondering if you'd like to stay with me, as a little sister." Naruto said, with Videl looking at him in surprise, and hope.

"A…little sister? Does that mean you would…adopt me?" Videl asked, hoping that's what Naruto meant.

"Yeah, if that's what you want." Replied Naruto, smiling at Videl, with the little girl smiling happily, before hugging him tightly.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!" Videl said, happy that she'll get to stay with the one who saved her, her new big brother.

*Timeskip-One Month*

A month had passed, since the Cell Games and Hyper Perfect Cell being sealed away. With Trunks and Gohan having now been discharged from the hospital, with some changes having happened, during their time, recovering.

*Flashback*

Gohan looked out the window of his hospital, with a morose expression on his face. Still feeling upset with himself for what happened to his father, believing there could have been something he could have done, to save him.

The Half-Saiyan then turned, and looked to see Lime entering his room, giving his friend a half-hearted smile.

"Hey Lime." Gohan greeted.

"Hi Gohan, I'm glad that you're okay. And…I'm sorry about what happened with your dad, he was a really great guy." Said Lime, knowing what Gohan was going through with losing his father to Cell, and having met Goku a few times, and saw he was a nice guy.

"Yeah, he really was." Gohan said, sadly, knowing this time, his father wouldn't be coming back to life.

Seeing his expression, Lime walked up, and sat next to him, before putting her hand over Gohan's.

"I also wanted to thank you, for helping to stop Cell, and saving me, when we first met." Lime said, before to Gohan's surprise, she kissed him on the cheek.

Looking at her in surprise, Gohan saw Lime smiling at him, the Half-Saiyan slowly returning the smile, and held Lime's hand.

"I'm glad I was able to help." Replied Gohan, looking back out the window, starting to feel better, than he did earlier.

*End Flashback*

Gohan and Lime had started spending more time together, during his stay in the hospital, something that helped the Half-Saiyan feel less guilty about his father's death.

While Trunks also felt less tense and guilt-ridden, about being responsible for Hyper Perfect Cell's creation. This being due to a visit he got from his mother.

*Flashback*

Trunks sat in his hospital room, looking at the wall, blankly.

He wasn't sure what he was supposed to do, now that Cell was taken care of. His future was destroyed, and even if his world wasn't gone, everyone he cared about was absorbed by Cell. The Half-Saiyan just wasn't sure, on what he was supposed to do now, where he was supposed to go.

'Maybe, I should just leave the planet. Explore the universe, and deal with any threats, out there.' Trunks thought, believing he didn't have a place on Earth, anymore, and that maybe, he could find his purpose out in the universe, while atoning for his mistakes, that lead to Hyper Perfect Cell's creation, and so many innocent deaths.

The time traveler was pulled from his thoughts, when he saw his mother come into his room.

"Hey, just stopped by, to see how you were feeling." Bulma said, with Trunks shrugging.

"Getting better, physically at least." Replied Trunks, knowing his mind was still in turmoil from everything that's happened, with Bulma sighing, knowing he's still blaming himself, despite what she said.

"I also wanted to ask, what you'll do now?" Bulma asked, worried of what her future son will do, knowing that his own world is gone.

"I haven't decided yet." Trunks answered, not wanting to tell her that he might be leaving the planet, knowing she'd flip out on him.

"Well, if you want, you could always stay here on Earth, with us. We are a family, after all." Said Bulma, smiling, with Trunks looking at her surprised at her suggestion.

"But…what about the other me? Wouldn't it be suspicious, if there are two Trunks Briefs around, with one being much older?" Trunks asked.

"No, I can have it set up, so you'll have your own identity here, help you get registered as a citizen." Bulma said, with Trunks looking down unsure, if he should take the offer.

"Could I think about it?" Trunks asked, Bulma nodding.

"Take as long as you need." Replied Bulma, before exiting the room, leaving the Half-Saiyan to his thoughts, on what to do.

*End Flashback*

In the end, Trunks had accepted the offer of having a new identity, on Earth. Knowing that if he was left to explore the rest of the universe, he'd just be running away from his problems, rather than confronting them. Besides, if there's one thing Trunks learned, is that there will always be a threat to the Earth, just waiting to show up, and make it's move. And he refused to lose another family to some monster, bent on destruction or conquest.

He had also decided to take on a new name, to go with his new life in the past, and so there wouldn't be any confusion in there being two Trunks. With the Half-Saiyan having chosen the name Boxer, with it still being close to his original name, but also different.

Meanwhile, Naruto had gotten closer to both Lazuli and Bulma, having taken both women out on several dates, to help test their new relationship.

*Flashback*

Naruto sat beside Bulma and Lazuli, as the three rested on a blanket on outside of West City. The three having come here for a picnic, as their official first date, with all three of them going on it. The Saiyan Android having already gone out several times with them separately, whether it was going to the movies, lunch or dinner, or merely just spending time together. Even willing to go shopping with them, and sit through hours of the two trying on clothes.

While he was still nervous about being in a relationship with the two, Naruto did his best to spend an equal amount of time, with them. Along with getting to know them better, as well, which only endeared him further to both Bulma and Lazuli. Neither women having had any doubts of their relationship.

Eventually Naruto became more comfortable being with them both, enough to kiss Bulma and Lazuli, when the other was around. Along with having decided to take them both out at the same time, though in a private setting.

While Lazuli and Bulma grew to care more about Naruto from his kindness, and desire to give them both attention, along with taking their own feelings into consideration.

Once they had finished eating and packed everything away, Naruto picked up Bulma, before he and Lazuli flew back to Capsule Corp. Where they saw the now named Boxer standing outside looking at them, or specifically, looking at Naruto.

"I'll be in, in a moment, and help you keep packing." Naruto said, kissing Lazuli and Bulma, the two women nodding before going inside, with the Saiyan Android then looking at Boxer.

"I'm guessing you wanted to talk." Stated Naruto, with the Half-Saiyan nodding, as he looked at where his mother went inside.

"Yeah. I'm only going to say this once, if you ever, in anyway, hurt my mother, you and 18 will be sorry. I don't care if your immortal, you will regret it." Boxer said, refusing to let his mother be hurt by anyone, Naruto nodding in understanding.

"I understand, but you don't have anything to worry about it. I would never think of hurting Bulma, and neither would Lazuli. And unless she say's otherwise, I'll always be there for her." Said Naruto, refusing to even think of hurting Bulma, or Lazuli, knowing he'd rather face Cell again for a thousand years, as his punching bag, than hurt them.

His answer made Boxer nod, pleased at the response, before chuckling lightly.

"Good. Though I'll admit, it's going to be strange, having Androids as a step-father and a step-mother." Boxer said, given he's spent his entirely life wanting to kill his versions of 18 and 17, not it seems like Lazuli is going to be his step-mother.

"Uh, hehe, yeah sorry." Said Naruto, awkwardly, knowing this would definitely be strange for Boxer, given his entire purpose of coming to this time, was to destroy the Androids.

"It's fine. Besides, from what everything I've seen, I'm glad the other me will have someone like you, to look up to. Especially after what happened to our actual father." Boxer said, frowning when he thought of what his father did, all just to satisfy his own ego, even if it meant the entire world paid for it.

Naruto nodded, and patted Boxer on the back.

"I know, and I am sorry for killing your father, but not for killing who he was. And who knows, maybe some part of him did care about you, as his son, it was just buried beneath all that anger and hatred." Said Naruto, with Boxer nodding in thanks, as that gave him a small comfort, believing on some level, Vegeta did care for him.

Though they both then fell silent, with Boxer glancing at Naruto's hand on his shoulder, which the Saiyan Android removed. Both nodding, and silently agreeing that it'll be a while, before either of them are able to feel comfortable with this.

*End Flashback*

Currently, Naruto, Lazuli, Bulma, Videl, Boxer, and baby Trunks stood outside of the Briefs Compound, giving it one last look. The compound having been sold, and everything packed away, with Lapis and Gebo having already left, to go out on their own. With the only thing left for them to do, was find a place for them to stay.

"Wow, seems strange to know this place will be gone, after all the times we spent here."

Naruto, Lazuli, Bulma, and Boxer all tensed, when they heard the voice in their heads, only to relax, when they recognized it was Goku's voice.

"Goku, is that you?" Bulma asked, wondering how he was talking to them.

"Yeah, it's me, I'm talking to you through King Kai. The others are actually here, as well." Said Goku.

"Hey guys!" Krillin said.

"Glad to know, everyone else is still alive and safe." Said Tien.

"Yo." Yamcha said.

"I'm glad to see you brats aren't wasting the chance, I gave you all." Roshi said.

"Okay, though why are you talking to us?" Naruto asked, not knowing why they were contacting them.

"Oh yeah. Master Roshi wanted to let you know, that since you're selling the compound, you all can stay at Kame House." Goku answered.

"That's not all, I'm also entrusting the teachings of the Turtle School to you, Naruto." Said Roshi.

"What?! Me?" Naruto asked, shocked at the Turtle Hermit just said, that he was trusting his teachings to him.

"That's right. Given Goku trained you in the time chamber, and a good number of his moves are Turtle School techniques, that makes you the sole inheritor of the Turtle School." Roshi said, knowing Naruto was the one who could carry on his school's teachings

Given that while Gohan was also trained in the Turtle School by Goku, during their own training in the time chamber, and preparing for the Android's arrival. The Half-Saiyan was also planning to be semi-retired from the martial arts lifestyle. While he'll still practice and train, for future threats that'll show up, along with fighting in the occasional tournament, to keep gaining experience. For now, Gohan's decided to focus on his future career as a scholar, than as a fighter.

"I-I'm not sure if I'm ready for that kind of responsibility. And I doubt I even know everything needed, to teach anyone." Naruto said, doubting Goku showed him everything he needed to know.

"Don't worry, we can help you learn everything else you need to know, through King Kai. And we have faith that you can do it." Goku said, with the others voicing their agreement.

"Alright, I'll do my best. And thank you, both for letting us stay on Kame House, and believing in me." Replied Naruto, accepting the role, and glad that their housing troubles were taken care of.

Hearing this, Bulma pulled out a Capsule Jet and opened it up, with everyone getting inside, and flying to Kame House, to start their new life.

*Timeskip-Five Months*

Five months passed, since Naruto took up the responsibility of being the new head of the Turtle School. With the Saiyan Android having completed his training needed to properly teach a new generation of fighters, both in the Turtle School Style and the Crane School Style.

Tien having decided that it'd be best, if his former school merged with the Turtle School, so the teachings of it wouldn't die with him and Chiaotzu. Along with knowing that they'd be put to better use, than they were under Master Shen.

Currently, Naruto stood outside Kame House, now having been moved to the larger training island, rather than staying on the small island, Roshi had it on. Naruto having decided to make this the permanent spot for the Turtle School, both so he didn't have to constantly move the house between islands, and because he wouldn't be the sole occupant.

Naruto stood beside Boxer, both now wearing the Turtle School Gi, along with Lazuli and Videl, both of whom were wearing female versions of the uniform. With them being the actual uniform, and not what Roshi tricked Launch into wearing.

With the Saiyan Android also wearing Master Roshi's shell, and carrying his staff, due to his status as the Turtle School's Master.

All of them couldn't help, but enjoy the peace and happiness of the Earth being safe from Cell. The Bio-Android now sealed within the electric rice cooker, which Naruto had hidden away, safely, where only he knew where it was, and only he could reach it. Not wanting to risk someone trying to find it, and release Cell, like what happened with Demon King Piccolo.

But despite the peace, they knew Cell wouldn't be the last threat to appear. Especially since he tipped them off about that wizard Babidi, and his followers, that would eventually come to Earth, to release whatever Majin Buu was. And given how the future Babidi tried to control Cell to release Majin Buu, they doubted their intentions were good.

"We'll start training tomorrow, and show the world that the Turtle School is back. Especially with the Martial Arts Tournament, that'll be in the coming months." Naruto said, with the other nodding, before Bulma came out of the house, with Turtle.

"Dinner's ready, guys." Said Bulma, with the others turning to look at her, before heading inside.

Though, unknown to the group, they were being watched from a far, by nonother than the Supreme Kai, Shin, and his attendant, Kibito.

"Should we approach them now, and warn them of the coming threat?" Kibito asked, both having sensed Hyper Perfect Cell's power and his fight against the Z-Fighters, and that he most likely would have become just as much of a threat as Majin Buu, potentially more so.

"No, they've already dealt with enough problems, and Babidi has yet to locate Majin Buu, and likely won't, for many more years. For now, let's allow them to enjoy their peace." Replied Shin, wanting to allow the Earthlings to enjoy the peace they have obtained, with Cell gone, and didn't want to ruin it, knowing in the coming years, such moments will be rare.

*King Kai's Planet*

Meanwhile, in the afterlife, Goku was training alongside Krillin, Tien and Yamcha, while off to the side, King Kai and Roshi were observing their students.

Though they started becoming a little nervous, when they saw how intense the training was getting, as the four started using more power and energy. Their nervousness only growing, when they started using Ki blasts.

With their worry being founded, when a stray Ki blasts was knocked away, and sent careening straight towards the planet! With Roshi's and King Kai's eyes widening, when the blast hit the planet, causing it to start shaking and breaking apart.

Seeing this, the fighters acted fast, with Goku grabbing King Kai, Krillin grabbing Gregory, Tien grabbing Roshi, and Yamcha grabbing Bubbles, before flying onto Snake Way, just as the planet exploded.

"Are you kidding me?! Can't you guys ever learn how to hold back?!" King Kai demanded, angry at the destruction of his home, this being the second time, after his larger planet was destroyed by Beerus.

"Ehehehe, sorry King Kai." Goku said, sheepishly, with the others bowing their head in apology, as King Kai took a breath and calmed down.

"It's fine, I can always just build another one. Besides, this gives us a good chance to take your training to the next level. Now come on, we got a long walk to the Check-in Station, if we want to catch the plane to the Grand Kai's planet." Said King Kai, turning around, to begin walking down Snake Way, while the others looked at him in shock, to hear there was another Kai, one who's apparently above King Kai, if he's called the Grand Kai.

Though unknown to the group, with the destruction of King Kai's planet, an ancient evil has been unleashed. And their sight was now set on Earth.

So, what did you think, good. And with that we bring the Cell Saga officially to an end, with Naruto now being in a relationship with both Lazuli and Bulma, Gohan and Lime getting closer with hints of the start of their own relationship, and future Trunks will staying on Earth with a new identity and name as Boxer. With Bulma also selling Capsule Corp with everyone moving into Kame House, with Roshi's blessing and naming Naruto as the new master of the Turtle School. Though while things may seem peaceful now, the Z-Fighters know that peace won't last, with the knowledge of Babidi and Majin Buu, along with a new threat as well with the destruction of King Kai's planet. How will our heroes deal with this new threat? What other changes will come with most of the Z-Fighters dead? When will they be able to get a new Guardian to restore the Dragon Balls? All these questions and more will be answered next time, on Android 22! (…Maybe) So, review if you liked go away if you didn't.

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