Chapter 23: Clash of the Titans

Last time on Dragon Ball Z: Beyond Infinite...

Piccolo's efforts were in vain and Gohan stepped up to take the mantle of attempting to stop Cell. However, he fails to do so and then Android 16 had to step in the fray. While 16 put Cell on the ropes, Cell managed to maneuver around him and absorb Android 17. Gohan wakes up and he puts up a valiant effort, only to be effortlessly defeated. Tien flys in and does his best in holding Cell back. Gohan then takes advantage of Tien's halting of Cell by taking the two androids to a dangerous place. Tien falls to the ground and Cell is about to kill him when Goku shows up. He takes Piccolo and Tien away from the scene, leaving Cell to find Android 18. And the Z-fighters on the lookout await Trunks and Vegeta's emerging.


Dende, Piccolo, Mr. Popo, Tien, and Goku arrived at the door to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber just in time to see it open. Trunks was the first to emerge. His hair was longer, he was much taller, and he was a lot more muscular. "Thanks for waiting, guys," said the half-Saiyan. "Did we miss anything?"

"It's good to have you back!" said Goku, as Vegeta walked out. "Things have gotten worse since you've been gone."

"You've changed a lot," said Tien to Trunks.

"I'll say," said Goku. "You look like you're in great shape!"

"You were in the chamber a whole day," stated Mr. Popo. "I've never known anyone who's lasted that long before."

"We probably could have come out a lot sooner," said Trunks. "But father wasn't ready to leave until he was sure he'd done all he could do to get stronger. He insisted on training for the full year even though it really only took him a couple of months to transf-"

"Quiet, boy," said Vegeta. Trunks looked back at him in surprise. "You've said quite enough. Our training is not to be discussed, ever."

"Well," said Trunks, turning back to the others. "I guess you're going to have to wait and see for yourselves. Now can you gives us the run down of what's happening."

''Well Cell managed to absorb Android 17 as well as receive a boost in strength from coming back from near death. My son is out there as we speak, trying his best to thuart Cell's plans,'' Goku started. ''I need you to stop him and bring him back before he gets himself killed.''

''HA! You can't even discipline your own brat, pathetic,'' mocked Vegeta.

"So the training worked out?" asked Goku, ignoring Vegeta's mockery.

Vegeta smirked. "Maybe. I will take care of everything now. There's no need to attempt the training, Kakarot, because I'm sure you will not survive it. Besides, I can guarantee that I won't be needing any of you to help me take care of the androids."

"You fool!" shouted Tien.

"Listen," said Piccolo. "I don't know how powerful you think you are, but you're underestimating our enemies."

"While you were in that room, Cell swallowed up Android 17 and transformed! Plus there's still Android 13 to deal with, whjo is stronger then Cell! So don't try to tell us you can handle it. You don't even know what you're up against!"

Vegeta laughed. "Clearly trying to defeat the androids has taken it's toll on all of you. That's why I'm offering to take care of them myself."

"Vegeta," said Goku. "I really suggest that you listen to Piccolo and Tien. I mean, you'd have to triple your strength to stand a chance-" He broke off when Vegeta merely laughed.

''If you're so frightened, then feel my power,'' replied Vegeta.

Just then, Bulma set down on the top of Kami's tower. "Hey, where are you guys?" she called out, walking outside.

The others went outside to meet her. "Hi there!" she said, smiling.

"Bulma, what are you doing here?" asked Goku.

"I brought some things for all of you," she answered. "You might need them." Just then, she spotted Mirai Trunks. "Oh my gosh, Trunks! What happened to you!" She ran forward to him. "You've grown taller. Is this a wig- no, it's real hair!" she said, grabbing Trunks's hair.

"I was in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber," answered Trunks. "Father and I trained in there for a whole year, but outside only a day passed. That's why I've grown and changed some."

"Now get to the point, why are you here?" asked Vegeta.

"Hold on, I'll show you," said Bulma, reaching into her pocket. "You see, this fight with the androids is gonna be tough, so I thought you guys might be able to use some new combat suits." She pulled out a capsule, throwing it, revealing a chest.

"These are really light," stated Goku, examining his chest plate. "Cool!"

"Aren't you going to wear yours?" asked Bulma to Piccolo and Tien.

"I am a Namek, not a Saiyan," said Piccolo, "and I refuse to dress like one."

"I refuse to wear the same suit as Vegeta," said Tien. "Not after all the horrible things he's done."

"Come on, guys," said Goku. "They look great. And they fit good, too. Plus Vegeta's not a bad guy anymore."

"There's no need for you to wear that," said Vegeta, smirking at Goku. "You won't even get a chance to use it. So why even bother putting it on?"

"Is that because you plan on finishing Cell and Android 13 all by yourself?" asked Goku. "Well, I hope that you can pull it off."

"So long," said Vegeta, taking off of the lookout. "I'll follow him," claimed Trunks.

"Wait!" said Goku, digging around in his old clothes. He pulled out two Senzu Beans. "I saved these two for you and Vegeta to use in case you have a dilemma out there."

Trunks caught them. "Thanks Goku."

"Good luck. And if you get into any trouble, get yourself out of there. Okay?"

"Right," said Trunks. "Thank you for everything, Goku. I'll be sure to send Gohan back. And I hope that your training goes well." He shot off, heading after Vegeta.

"It's time for us to start training, but first can I get something to eat?'' Everybody in the immediate area sweat dropped and hit the floor.


With Cell...

"I should have caught up with those androids by now," said Cell. "There's no way they could have gotten so far away from me." He shot up into the sky. "Not with 16 as injured as he is. They must be hiding on one of these islands. Wait, let me sense the boy's energy."

''There, why would he be foolish enough to let me know where he is.''

He sucked in a massive amount of air. "18!" he screamed, extremely loudly. "I'M COMING FOR YOU!'' Cell then rushed to get to 18 in Toki Toki City, which is far up north.

x-X-x

"So that's Cell," said Vegeta, hearing the voice of the monster. "Nice of him to let me know where he is going. I can't wait! Soon all will know that I am the strongest in the universe." Vegeta took off after Cell with great speed.

x-X-x

''Hmm.. so Cell is heading for Gohan. I'll meet him there to finish him off,'' stated Trunks. Trunks flashed Super Saiyan and turned on the jets.


"Oh, good," said Vegeta, looking at the red glow from the destruction. "The fireworks have already started."

Not far behind him, Trunks followed. I'm coming, Father. I won't let you do this alone.


10 minutes later in Toki Toki City...

Cell surveyed the devastation. "Still no sign of them," he said to himself. He spent the last ten minutes searching fro the androids through Gohan and he could tell he was close by. ''COME OUT NOW ANDROID 18, OR I'LL BLOW THIS CITY TO SMITHEREENS!''

13 heard Cell's voice and came in to see what was going on. ''Hey, what the hell are you?!'' Cell looked at Super Android 13 and was equally shocked. ''I could ask you the same thing. It appears that you are an android like me,'' replied Cell.

''I wondered why Gero wasted time creatin you when I'm his ultimate android.''

''Oh ts that a fact, I have you know I'm the strongest being in this universe as of now.''

''How about we settle this conflict with a show down to show who's the ultimate android, prepare to die,'' provoked 13. Cell raised his power to the fullest and the two super androids met in combat.

Gohan on the other hand, was frightened. Both Cell and Android 13 was hot on his trail, he was in the middle of both of them. ''This plan was actually a good one Gohan,'' whispered 18. ''Thanks 18,'' replied Gohan.

Cell blcoked 13's fist, but was smashed by 13's knee to the stomach. 13 double fisted Cell in this nucleus, startling Cell as well as knocking him into a ruined building. ''Pathetic, I thought I would receive more of a challenge,'' commented 13.

Cell roared and launched himself back at 13, but 13 gave him a swift uppercut to the jaw. Cell was launched upwards and 13 flew above him. WHAM! Cell went head first into the ground.

Cell pushed himself up and wiped some blood off of his jaw. Just then, a blue blur zipped in front of him, interrupting 13's charged. ''Well if it isn't Cell and that other android,'' commented Vegeta.

Trunks appeared infront of Gohan whom was hiding in a back ally between ruined buildings. ''Gohan, we've arrived an we'll take this from here. Go back to he Lookout, Goku's waiting for you to comeback so you could train with him in the HTC.''

''Okay Trunks, good luck!'' The son of Goku warped away instantly from his current position, leaving the situation to Trunks and Vegeta. Trunks turned to the two androids, and looked at them deciding if he wanted to help them or not. ''I'd suggest you lay low while we take care of the threats. Be grateful I'm letting you live,'' said Trunks.

x-X-x

On the lookout...

"Can you sense Vegeta's energy, Tien?" asked Piccolo. "It's growing. And now we wait."

"No, I can't wait," said Tien. "Vegeta can't beat Cell alone and the same for Trunks with 13."

''Yes they can,'' said a young distinct voice. The two turned to face the son of Goku, who was covered in small cuts and bruises but relatively unharmed. ''I sensed their power, its unreal. Their base power alone it close to triple mine and dads, I believe they can do it.''

''So Gohan, Bulma left some Saiyan armor for you to put on for when you go into the Hyperbolic Time chamber. Get changed and meet up with your dad who is about ot finish eating his heart out,'' instructed Piccolo.

Gohan nodded and proceeded to carry out his instructions. ''Well Piccolo, I sense Vegeta's base power, but even his Super Saiyan power won't be enough,'' stated Tien.

"Let him try," said Piccolo, walking to the edge of the lookout, his cape and turban reappearing on him. "He's determined to prove himself to all of us. It's your turn, Vegeta. Show us what a pure-blood Saiyan can really do.''

Gohan slipped into the armor and commented on it. ''This is just like on Namek, so light yet so resiliant. The perfect training outfit,'' commented the son of Goku. Gohan got up and walked into the room to see his father patting his stomach.

''Hey Gohan, that was a good meal you missed out on. So do you want something to eat or are you ready to enter?''

''I think I'll pass on the meal,'' Goku's son replied. ''We should just go into the chamber, I'm not hungry yet.''

''Okay, if you're positive,'' Goku replied. He got up from his chair and escorted them to the door. ''This is the entrance to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, the moment you step through you will remain there for one year. When you exit, only a day will have passed out here. I wish you two the best of luck on your endeavors to come. Good luck,'' opened the door and the two Saiyans stepped through, with the intention of acquiring great strength.

x-X-x

Trunks flew up and stood on top of a building in the city. ''Vegeta? What good do you think it'll do to interrupt my fight. Surely you must not be trying to stop us are you?''

''No Cell, I'm the party crasher, as both your lives will come to an end today.''

''Who do you think you are? Your power is nothing compared to mine, hey Cell we'll finish this later. Right now lets rid of these pests, they're annoyin.''

''Agreed, I'll kill Vegeta while you take the boy,'' stated Cell. Vegeta only laughed aloud even more, this was going to be too easy of a fight. ''This won't even be a fight for me or my son over here. He may not be as strong as me, but he's very close.''

''Hmph, whatever you say Vegeta. Prepare to die you imbecile!''

''This won't require my full power to defeat you. Your power is pathetic,'' mocked Vegeta. Vegeta flashed Super Saiyan and bulked up his muscles a bit. ''Are you ready now? To experience a power that no Saiyan has achieved in thousands of years? HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA...!''His power shot through the roof, overtaking Cell's with ease. His aura blowing away everything around them including Cell. The infamous aura grew to such proportions, it created a crater on its own.

Trunks stood perfectly still, watching his fathers power up. Trunks flashed Super Saiyan and flew down to meet face to face with Android 13.

''So you're another android that's hell bent on causing destruction to the world. I'll make sure that you'll be destroyed by my hand. You androids have caused too much destruction in multiple timelines, its the end of the road,'' proclaimed Trunks who was dead serious.

''Fascinatin speech ya got there, but you're the one who's gonna die,'' replied 13. Trunks powered up in his Super Saiyan form and his power doubled from what it was before. His hair was still rigid and the sharp features of Super Saiyan were still there. Its just his hair was more of lighter blonde shade and he seemed as calm as he was in normal form.

Vegeta let out a breath as he finished his transformation. His muscles had grown substantially. Cell's mouth was open in shock at the power Vegeta was displaying. ''Well Cell, it seems you're shocked at my power dsiplay. I'll let you know a little secret, this isn't my full power.'' Vegeta smirked and watched as Cell took a step back. Vegeta smirked, leaping directly at Cell, punching the monster in the stomach.


Trunks V.S. Android 13...

The son of Vegeta caught 13's blow and returned it with his own jab. 13 was smashed in the face by the force of the blow.

13 caught the next two jabs and shoved Trunks away from him, butthe halfling vanished. 13 looked around to find any sign of Trunks location. ''Why are you runnin like a coward, I thought you were supposed to kill my ass,'' yelled 13.

The futuristic saiyan came out of thin air with an angry expression written all over his face. ''I am!'' Trunks roundhouse kicked 13 into another ruined building. 13 flew through multiple buildings and Trunks followed him threw the holes he's created.

13 clapped his hands together and revealed a blood red ki bomb. ''Full Power Deadly Bomber!'' The Super Android launched his attack after planting his feet on the ruined ground.

Trunks caught the bomber and launched it into the sky. Trunks then raised his hand and fired his own ki blast at 13. 13 was caught off guard by the sudden blast and was knocked back into another ruined building.

''Its over! Just give up, you can't beat me anymore,'' said Trunks. 13 hopped out of the other building and charged his artificial power to the maximum. ''Its not over, I'm gonna unleash my full power on yer ass.''

''Go ahead and try it, you can't beat me.''

''Grrr... I'll teach you, ya little bastard,'' replied 13. The Saiyan vanished and reappeared in front of 13, who was charging to full power. WHAM! Trunks burrowed his fist in 13's well framed torso.

He then swung to 13's head, making it sway with whiplash. SMASH! Trunks delivers a swift knee to 13's face, then he elbows him to the side of the head. 13 jerks away from Trunks and backs up in anger.

''I'll KILL YOU,'' 13 yelled as he fired an apex blast at the Saiyan from 20 years in the future. Trunks vanished from sight and reappeared behind 13. 13 whipped around and shot off two eye lasers at Vegeta's son.

Trunks was acught off gaurd and they impacted Trunks armor, scathing it a bit. Trunks redoubled back and fired an insignificant ki orb at the Super Android. 13 smacked it away and smirked. His power had automatically finished rising to its peak and he felt strong enough to defeat Trunks.

''Lets see how you handle me at full power you little imbecile.''

''I won't know ow I'll handle you until I do so. BUSTER CANNON!''


Wallah, this will end the chapter right here with a small cliff hanger. Now let me sum this chapter up for you guys. The reason 13 had to accumulate his power over time was because he's an android. And if you've played DBZ games such as Raging Blast 2 or BT3, androids can't charge ki until it gets to a certain level through fighting (well except for Cell). Let me also explain how Gohan's 'warping' technique works. The difference between this and Instant Transmission is that for IT you have to lock onto somebodies ki, but you can travel anywhere. The warping technique allows Gohan to go anywhere without locking on to an energy signature. However, the handicap on this technique is that you can travel to places you can see. Your range of warping is hindered by your sight, like if Gohan looked at the moon, he could go there because he see's it. But if Gohan wanted to go to the Supreme Kai's planet for some odd reason, he would have to see it to go there. Therefore, he couldn't go to where he needs to be. I borrowed this idea of a technique from BTtL which is written by the famous Captain Space, but only changed it to suit my purposes. Now that that's over, remember to leave a review if you want to. You already know the consensus, so please just leave a review but don't feel obligated. They help me gather the motivation to write chapters, and I appreciate all that do review or even view this story in the first place. We've surpassed 30K views on this story, so I'd like to thank every last one of you. Also, don't forget to vote on my poll which is on my profile page. Now onto the power levels of this chapter...

Power Levels:

Vegeta (Base): 15,000,000

Vegeta (SSJ): 750,000,0000

Vegeta (ASSJ): 1,125,000,000

Trunks (Base): 15,200,000

Trunks (SSJ): 760,000,000

Trunks (MSSJ Supressed): 1,300,000,000

Android 13 (Accumulating Power): 1,100,000,000 and increasing

Android 13 (Maxed out): 1,300,000,000

2nd form Cell (Full Power): 870,000,000

Gohan (Base): 6,000,000

Gohan (SSJ): 300,000,000

Goku (Base): 5,600,000

Piccolo: 450,000,000

Tien (Base): 2,500,000

Android 18: 275,000,000

Android 16 (Damaged): 375,000,000

Dende: 100

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Review Section:

C: Hey, I started reading your story the other day and quickly plowed through these chapters. I think you have a lot of neat ideas and story concepts and I enjoy seeing how they play out. I would like to help you a little with your writing. An abbreviation for you are should be "You're" not "Your". I do see you improving, but one thing I have noticed is that you mention the person's name a lot in a fight. This isn't wrong to do, but to make the writing a little more interesting to read you can describe a characteristic of the person you are talking about to tell the reader who is attacking whom. For example, instead of saying Vegeta you can say flame haired warrior, full blood prince, or any other variations you can think of. Goku can be "The earth raised sayian" or "Palm haired Low class" Piccolo can be "The cunning Namekian" You get the point. Try to find other ways to tell the reader who is taking action in a scene so that they really visualize them without having to be told who it is by name. It will really help your story to further come alive :D.

Now, here are a few ideas I have thought of and if you like any of them feel free to use them. I thought that Piccolo could with Kami's added wisdom to his own probably pick up on how Kaio-ken is done. Maybe it's unstable at first but with his Namekian healing and a year to train in the hyperbolic time chamber I think it's plausible that someone of his skill and strength could master it. Just think, he not only has his natural healing ability but the durability of 3 Namekians in one strong body. That might mean he could take it higher than most if you think about it :).

Also, I thought about an idea where chaotsu could be somewhat useful again. Consider this. maybe his body is too fragile to get much stronger physically but perhaps he could become stronger mentally. For example, perhaps someone a mental block can be unlocked by chaotsu's ESP being so developed that it can have a positive healing effect on the mind of the person he uses it on.

Maybe Yamcha thinks he's weak and that's really what holds him back. Maybe the Androids/cyborgs want to do good, but the programing to kill Goku is too strong to resist on their own. Perhaps the little guy can be the key in unlocking someone's potential by removing self doubt, or a mental block that keeps you from being as sharp and focused as you could be. Hell, I wouldn't put it past Chaotsu to be a healer in his own right with the proper training :).

Now, as for Dende he's got the healing powers and even though Zenkai boosts get less noticeable over time it can still be very useful. So, in the case of lacking Senzu beans Dende is great for a power boost. In fact, if chaotsu uses a new power to unlock Dende's mental potential perhaps he could gain the ability that Guru had in unlocking a person's ki reserves (Hidden physical potential). So, for the people who have never had it done to them they can get a little boost there. Why not, Dende is one of Guru's most gifted children and with the right circumstances maybe he could really develop some neat unique skill sets as not a fighter, but a support character.

Speaking of Nameks, if you wanted to go so far as to say that piccolo can go in the Hyperbolic time chamber with 2 others because he doesn't eat you could have him take Tien and Yamcha. They have a strong training partner in Piccolo even when they fuse and Piccolo in turn learns the kaio-ken from them. Crazy I know, but that would be something wouldn't it?

Oh! Here's a fun twist. Let's say that someone goes super sayain 2 against Cell and punches him so hard that he spits out 18 like Gohan did in canon right? How about as some kind of crazy twist Raditz show's up and takes on second form cell and seems to be dominating but it was all an act to catch him off gaurd and absorb andriod 0. He's mostly organic so it would totally work and with all the training Raditz is doing man would Cell be a tough customer then with that added power!

Don't mind me I'm just going crazy in the corner over here :P. I think a review is supposed to help the person along so I hope I did an alright job with it. Thanks for writing your story and keep at it.

Just remember to watch your grammar and repetition of some phrases, keep those plot twists coming, and whoever you pair Gohan up with let's hope she encourages him to train his mind AND his body :).

Well that about wraps it up for this review. I'll keep an eye on your fic man, it's got real potential :).

A: Whew! That was a very long review. Now lets talk about the suggestions you've given me. Thank you for your help in telling me to use you're instead of your as it was a msitake I've constantly made. Also thank you for pointing out saying something descriptive about a character sot the reder can understand who it is instead of just saying to the characters name. Now, onto the subject of Chiaotzu. That could actually work, since I originally had Chiaotzu as being completely useless. I might just bring him back in to train his mental capabilities, and yeah Yamcha thinks he's weak so its dragging him down. But Yamcha can be so much more for example. When he was dead in the Buu arc, he was actually very strong. He easily beat Olibu and other warriors that were there. He was actually strong so that shows Yamcha has potential for his character. Thank you for bringing up Chiaotzu, and having him play more of a role as a supporting character in the future. Piccolo learning the Kaioken would be amazing, but Piccolo would be OP, like if he went Kaioken X5 right now he would be the strongest character in the story at the moment. However, I could make make Piccolo go in with Tien and Yamcha not just because Piccolo doesn't eat, also because Tien and Yamcha could fuse. That would make two people go in instead of three, Tiencha and Piccolo. Someone punching Cell that hard is plausible, that will most likely happen. As for the Super Saiyan 2 who will do that, who knows? Raditz won't be able to show up in time unless the battle can last at least another day. I have plans for Cell and they will become apparent in the next few chapters, don't worry. And you did an excellent job with the huge review you have given me, I greatly appreciate it. And there's more where the twists came from, I have diabolical schemes I'm plotting for this story so you just have to wait and see. And the female lucky enough to end up with Gohan will most definitely have to do that. Deuces.

C: Awesomesauce.

A: Thank you for the awesome review.

C: I honestly vote videl. The pairing works. I mean can have Gohan and lime date for a bit but truly videl is the better choice because she suits him so much better. Have lime in it have them date but end should be video. Awesome chap as usual.

A: I agree, Videl does suit Gohan the most (or at least in this story as Gohan is more of a Saiyan than a pacifist, though he still keeps traits that he has in the original series). Videl has that fiery tone of a Saiyan so they kind of go hand and hand. If you haven't already, then I suggest you vote on my poll which is on my profile page, just saiyan ;)

C: *waves*Hi! I really like this story, as it is more Gohan-focused as DBZ should've been. Also I have a question, are the Power Levels calculated or something (ex: Vegeta is x1.5 of Trunks) , or being comparison wise (ex:Gohan in SSJ will be stronger the. Freezia but weaker then Cold) Oh! Also, when is the poll ending? That's all, update soon!

A: Um... I honestly don't know. I kind of do both, as they both go hand and hand. I compare powers by the certain circumstances in this story by how I think and I then calculate the power with the multipliers, if the character has any. So the answer is both and thanks for reviewing!

C: Awesome work can't wait for more

A: Thank you for the awesome review and more is heading your way so stay tuned.

C: Awesome job so far

A: Thank you for the awesome review.


Stay tuned for the next chapter of DBZ: Beyond Infinite! Chapter 24: Bow to the Prince, Deuces.