AN: NinjaGogeta made a very good point on the previous chapter. An Android turned Super Saiyan would have been enough to defeat Cell, but here are the reasons I gave NinjaGogeta why 21 lost against Cell.

1 is, Android 21, unlike Goku, was not raised by a master martial artist, it was just a normal guy. Which means she's untrained and inexperience in fighting and that means Cell is leagues above her in that category.

2 is when you know how in the Resurrection F and maybe Super, that they explained that no matter how powerful you are if your guard is down or caught off guard you will be defeated. That's what happened.

Those are the reasons why she couldn't beat Cell. Also, I think I'll go with what NinjaGogeta said about being turned into an Android made the Super Saiyan transformation weaker since I don't really want my OC to be super fucking op. I'm doing this mainly because I forgot that Super Saiyan is a multiplier on their power. I think it'll be like 30% or 40% weaker than the standard Super Saiyan, it's still a pretty big power up but enough so that she's still somewhere on their level. I think, maybe.


Android 21 flew right behind 16 after he had finally been fixed completely and she didn't expect him to say that he was going to the Cell Games. They had been flying for the past hour in the middle of nowhere but they noticed a white square with four equally white pillars on each corner of the ring resting next to a destroyed road. 21 noticed 16 changed course towards the area and she followed him down until landed right next to the arena. 21 noticed that Cell was in the middle of the arena with some random Earthlings, and Vegeta was also here on the other side staring at Cell. "Ah, 16 too? This is quite a surprise. So, uh, you still exist? Interesting. As is the shape you're in."

"You too, 21? Let me guess? You're still angry about what happened with 17 and 18? Don't worry, they should be honoured to be apart of perfection." 21 glared at Cell while seemed to be staring at something else. Once she followed to what he was looking at she noticed that it was Goku, in his Super Saiyan form, and everyone else. 21 watched 16 walks over towards them and she followed him over to them. Krillin was the first to notice 16 and 21 walking over to them.

"Hey! Get a load of you! They did a nice job." Krillin said.

"You have my gratitude for all that you have done. Without your intervention, I would not have been fixed."

"You have my gratitude as well. For having 16 fixed and not leaving us behind."

"Hehe, yeah, well, you're welcome." 21 watched as Goku walk over to them.

"Best of luck to you, friend," Goku said as he held up his hand towards 16 and his expression changed from a small smile to a serious glare.

"I cannot accept that. I was built for the sole purpose of destroying you. You would be wise to remember it."

"Oh, wow. This guy's kind of a downer, isn't he?" Goku whispered to Krillin, but he gaze went over to 21 and his smile returned once again. "So, you're the Android that's actually a Saiyan, am I right?"

"Y-Yeah..."

"I didn't expect to meet another Saiyan. Well, it's nice to meet you! I'm Goku!" Goku said as he did that same thing he did with 16 and extended his hand towards her.

"Uh... y-yeah, it's nice to meet you. I'm Android 21." 21 said as he accepted his handshake. 'I never expected Goku to be this nice.' 21 thought.

"Alright, then. I think I like to take our friend myself first. Is that okay?" Goku said as he took a step closer to the arena.

"There's no reason we need to come out blazing, is there?" The mysterious Saiyan who she learned was named Trunks.

"Well, what do you think, huh, Vegeta?"

"Do what you want. Just bear in mind that I'll be the one who finishes the job."

"Hey! Who gives you the right who goes first!?" The buff man wearing a white cape shouted.

'Who the hell is this?' 21 thought.

"Um, pardon me. Are you fine people taking part in the Cell Games by any chance?" The reporter asked.

"That's right. Well, not all of though." Goku answered,

"Alright, enough of your screwing around! This is no jungle gym out here! You have no idea what kind of pile you're stepping into!"

"I guess you are here to tell us all about it?" Krillin said, not really amused with that guy's attitude and he seemed to be taken back slightly by his response.

"Well, now, I think I have seen it all. Could there be really some backwater yokels who have never heard of the one and only Mister Satan!" Everyone watched in slight surprise as the Reporter and Mister Satan start spouting nonsense about who he was.

"It's time." Cell said as everyone went silent for a few moments until Cell spoke up again. "I don't care who's up. Let's begin." Once Cell said the start of Cell Games, the buffoon stepped up and readied himself for a fight.

"I'm calling first dibs, that's how it's going to be." Goku tried to stop him but Krillin speaking up stopped him.

"There's no point in trying to talking them out, Goku, neither one of them will listen to reason."

"I gotta say something," Goku said before turning his attention to the ring. "Hey! If you want to go first I won't stop you, but you outta know you'll be crushed." Goku watched as the Cameraman points his camera towards Goku as he was ordered and Reporter starting speaking some more nonsense since they didn't really know what they were up against.

"Why the hell are they even here? You think any Earthling would be running by now." 21 said.

"If he's so desperate to make a jackass out of himself, then let him. If he gets killed we can wish him back with the Dragon Balls." Krillin said.

"Hmm, yeah, you got a point." Goku reluctantly agreed with Krillin and gave the signal for them to go ahead. They all watched as the fool removed his white cape and flashed some kind of belt with a gold bird some kind in the air. He began to remove something from his pocket and showed that it was a capsule. He tossed it to the ground and it exploded in a puff of smoke to reveal a bag filled with something. Mister Satan started digging into the bag and started to pile small stakes of tile on top of each other. Everyone was bewildered at what they just saw when Mister Satan had chopped all but one of the tiles. The Reporter started praising Mister Satan as like he was the strongest person he had ever since but almost ever else just wondered what the hell he was doing here. Suddenly, he took his battle stance getting ready to finally lose to Cell.

"Let's dance!" Everyone watched as he started to attack Cell and just like everyone expected none of his attacks did a thing against Cell. Finally, Cell had enough of him and swatted him away into a nearby hill but to 21's surprise, he lived through Cell's attack.

"Well, that's quite enough leniency for one day. It's time for this to kick off. Who wishes to be first? Any of you are welcome." Cell said.

21 watched as Goku took a step into the arena and everyone anxiously waited for the battle to began ignoring Mister Satan's recovery. Goku walked into the middle of the ring and stared at Cell in silence a few moments but felt like an eternity for everyone watching. "So, we're going to start off with you? Suit yourself I suppose. Though I wanted to save the best for last."

"Yeah, well, we'll see. Word is you adopted some of our fighting techniques." Goku said.

"Hmph, you might say that." Both Goku and Cell took a battle stance while both sides carefully watched each other until suddenly Goku came rushing in but Cell was able to counter anything Goku threw at him but the same could be said with Goku since he also countered Cell's attacks.

'Damn it! I should be the one to fight him next. I have to avenge 17 and 18, but... what is this feeling?' 21 looked at her hand which were shaking slightly. 'Is this fear? N-No! I won't be able to kill him if I'm like this...'


Small Time Skip

Everyone had taken cover from Cell blowing up the ring while 21 had put up a force field to protect herself from the blast. Once the dust settled, 21 dropped the force field and she looked around to 16 have protected Mister Satan, the Reporter, and Cameraman. She ran over to him to check on her last companion to make he hasn't suffered any damage.

"Go now! You are not safe here." 16 said.

"16! Are you okay?" 21 asked.

"I'm fine."

"That's good." 21 let out a breath of relief.

In the background, Goku's and Cell's fight intensified dramatically since Cell destroyed the arena and that meant they could go all out which they were, and it also distressed 21 quite a bit. 'Damn it! Cell's power is so great. I have no chance against him.' 21 watched Goku fly incredibly high into the sky and she noticed he was slightly out of breath but he took a stance anyway by bringing both his hands together and she could hear him say something.

"Ka...me...ha...me..." 21 wondered what he was doing and she looked over to the others to see the worried and shocked look on their face.

"He's really going to do it..." Gohan said.

"N-No! You wouldn't dare!" Cell said.

21 wondered what was happening but she able to tell that it wasn't a good thing since even Cell was worried about it. She looked up just in time to see Goku vanish completely in one moment and reappeared the next right in front of Cell.

"Haaaaaaa!" Cell didn't even have enough time to react before Goku launched an extremely powerful Ki wave point-blank range at Cell causing a powerful explosion. 21 braced herself since the attack caused a powerful shock wave which could blow away anyone nearby. Once the dust settled shocked 21 since she stared at Cell's body lying on the ground with his head and arms blown off.

"D-Did... Did Goku just win?" 21 asked in disbelief.

"No. Cell's power level has not dropped." 16 said.

"What!?"

"Watch yourself out there Goku! I don't think Cell's down for the count just yet!" Krillin shouted.

Suddenly, and to everyone's surprise, Cell's body hopped up to its feet like it didn't just have its head blown off. 21 watched as Cell's body started to shake uncontrollably and, to her shock, Cell's head and arms grew back like nothing happened. "How is Cell able to do that? Damn it! Dr. Gero, this is all your fault." Goku and Cell powered up again before continuing their fight which got more and more intense as the ground started shaking and the land around them started to break apart. Up until now, it seemed like the battle could go either way since both sides were equally powerful, but didn't suddenly Cell started getting the upper hand. Though, Goku wasn't about to go quietly as hit Cell with a continuous barrage of Ki blasts which seemed to be working.

"Enough!" Cell shouted as he created a dome shield that grew until it covered a very large area and stopped Goku's Ki blasts. 21 noticed that both Goku and Cell looked quite tired since both of them were breathing rather heavily, Goku more so than Cell.

"Am I imagining things or did your power level just drop like a stone? I suggest you eat one of those little beans. The last thing we want is for the festivities to get dull." Cell said.

"This is our chance! Quick! Toss Goku a Senzu Bean, once he's back to full strength we can all jump in and attack together! Cell won't stand a chance!" Trunks said.

"Yeah! That's a great idea!" Yamcha said.

"Come on it's our best shot!" Trunks noticed that the others didn't even move a muscle to help which confused him a little. "What are you waiting for? Throw Goku a Senzu-"

"That's enough Trunks!" Vegeta said. "You spit on your Saiyan heritage. Kakarot has neither asked for your assistance nor does he want it! Win or lose, this is his battle and his alone. Do you honestly think his efforts have anything to do with saving the world at this point? The only thing he's fighting for is pride."

"We're really going to doom us all just for something as stupid as that? He's gonna kill us all if we don't stop him." 21 said to herself as clench hand in anger when she thought about how stupid they are all acting. 21 noticed that Goku's Super Saiyan aura died down surprising everyone who's watching and the next thing that came out of Goku's lips shocked everyone.

"I'm done. Let's call it here. Now that I've sized up your strength it's pretty obvious that I can't win. I'm throwing in the towel."

"You're calling it quits? Pathetic! You mean to end this fight before it barely begun?"

"Pretty much. Victory goes to you, Cell."

"What!? Who has the strength to stop Cell?! But, wait. He's pretty weak right now, Vegeta or I might be able to take him out..." 21 said to herself.

"Well, Goku, I hope you are prepared to accept the consequences of your actions. You can quit if you want, but if there is no one else to challenge me, I'm going to reduce this planet to rubble. The entire human race wiped from existence."

"Not so fast Cell. I may be giving up, but that doesn't mean the tournament is over. There's still one fighter left."

"You're not serious... and tell me exactly which of these pitiful specimens do you have in mind? Maybe Trunks, Piccolo or Vegeta?"

"One way or another, I promise, this next round will be the last. If my pick loses then there's nobody here that can beat you, period."

"How could Goku be referring to?" 21 said as looked over to the others until her gaze was fixed on Gohan. "Could it be... Goku's son? He has been the calmest out of everyone and he did seem the least surprised by the feats Goku and Cell did. He may be a Super Saiyan, but he's still just a child." 21 said to herself.

"Now that I've gauged your power, I'm hundred percent certain he's going to win no contest. That's why I figured to step aside and let him be the one to finish this."

"This makes no sense. Are you saying that this person outshines even you in raw power?"

"Yeah." Everyone waited anxiously for Goku to pick the next fighter to challenge Cell and defeat him, though his pick surprised everyone. "Time for you to take over, Gohan."

"Gohan?! I don't understand... Why him?" 21 said.

Everyone watched as Goku flew up to where everyone was watching the fight while they were still confused and shocked that Gohan was the one he picked. "You're up for this, right?"

"Me...? Take him on? I-I don't..." Gohan said.

"This is madness, Goku! There's no for the boy to win! I'll admit Gohan's abilities are far beyond what they used to be. But you're pitting him against a foe you couldn't even beat!" Piccolo said.

"Listen, you have to trust me on this one. Gohan has a power greater than any of us could possibly imagine."

"16? Can you tell how strong Gohan is?" 21 asked.

"His power level is higher than either 17 or 18, and I can tell this is only a fraction of his power."

"Really? That's... really incredible.

"I hope Goku made a wise decision." When 21 turned her attention back to the Goku and the others is when Goku finally convinced Gohan to go and fight against Cell. Gohan took off the white shoulder cape and dropped it to the ground, and he flew off towards Cell mentally prepping himself for the fight of his life. Both Cell and Gohan stared at each for a few seconds in silence until Goku did something that shocked everyone which involved him throwing Cell a Senzu bean. While Krillin and the others called Goku crazy, Gohan charged up his power to the limit which pretty much rivalled his father. "I guess it's safe to assume I'm nowhere near his power level." 21 said.

Gohan's battle with Cell started and it looked like they were pretty evenly matched with Gohan being able to dodge most of Cell's attacks, but Cell started to use his true speed and Gohan couldn't dodge anymore. Throughout the fight with Cell, it looked like from 21's perspective that Gohan didn't really want to fight Cell despite the fate of the world is on the line. Despite Gohan not wanting to fight, it looked most of Cell's attacks didn't do as much damage as they thought since he was able to calmly get up each time he was knocked down even when they thought Cell killed him. Under all the large pile of debris, Gohan's power exploded with enough force to send everything around him flying and he just calmly walked towards Cell while his aura slowly faded away.

"It seems I was foolish to take you for granted, kid."

"Look, why are we fighting? There's no point. Just stop."

"Did you lose your nerve, little man? Who cares if the fight is pointless. Is that any reason to halt a contest of wills?" Cell asked, and all Gohan did for an answer was a nod. "Maybe so, but this fight does have a point. If I defeat you, every last person on this planet will succumb to me permanently. Or is that not incentive enough?"

"Look, I'm giving you the chance to end this without violence. I really don't want to kill you, even if you are evil you can still walk away. I'm not interested in fighting for the challenge, my Dad's the one who cares about that stuff." Gohan said.

"Look, I understand your reluctance to continue this battle. But you thinking you could actually kill me, well, that I don't understand at all. Let's face it. You couldn't be able to make a dent in me if stood here motionless, isn't that right, little man?"

"Dad said I was the only one who can take you. And I think I'm finally understanding what he meant by that."

"Well, by all means, enlighten me."

"For as long as I can remember, whenever I got really mad things happened around me that I couldn't explain. I think the first time I noticed is when the Saiyan named Raditz came to Earth and attacked us..."

"What are they talking about?" 21 asked since nobody couldn't quite hear them, but whatever it was made Cell laugh. Whatever they were talking about made Cell go on the offensive and attack Gohan who still didn't really fight back. After being beaten into the ground for a while Gohan charged up and kicked Cell into the ground who just chuckled a little bit as he stood up. Cell pointed his finger at Gohan and suddenly a red Ki blast shot out towards Gohan who dodged it. The attack pierced through the rock and he fired multiple times only for Gohan to dodge each one, and Cell took the chance he saw and flew after Gohan trapping in him in his arms ready to squeeze the life out of the young Saiyan. Everyone watched as Gohan screamed from the pain but a few of them had enough and wanted to stop this, but Goku stopped them from intervening. Even though Goku didn't want anyone to stop him, Piccolo was the one who was able to convince Goku to help him, but as they were about to jump in and help Cell dropped Gohan to the ground. Shortly after releasing his grip on Gohan, he turned his attention towards the others were watching them fight and flew towards them with some kind of plan. Piccolo was the first to react as he tried to attack him but Cell easily dodged and he landed right in front of Krillin who looked terrified. Using his speed, Cell snatched the bag of Senzu beans from Krillin's hand without him noticing.

"I'll be liberating this, thank you. These might be something of a nuisance in the wrong hands." With that Cell flew back down towards Gohan with the Senzu beans in hand. "You bore me, but not much that I'll stoop to the level of an amateur."

"Whatever you're going to do..."

"Look, it's my call. I'd gladly show you my true power if I thought you would return the favour. But no! While you sit there controlling yourself I'll acquaint your friends with the privilege!"

"No! No, you can't! I lied! I don't really have any hidden power! This is everything!"

"Oh, don't underestimate yourself. I'm beating a little extra motivation will work wonders." Cell said as he turned his sight towards the others again.

"Watch yourself! His sights are on us now!"

"No! Why didn't I eat a Senzu bean when he gave me the chance!"

"Damn it! We had our chance but we blew it!." 21 said as she looked around only to notice that 16 was gone. 21 gasped in shock and horror once she noticed that 16 flew at Cell ready to restrain him. "16! No! Wait! I'm coming to help!"

"Are you crazy!" Krillin said.

"No! Wait! Stay back!" 21 stopped her advance when 16 shouted at her to stop. "I'm going to engage self-destruction!"

"No, 16! You don't have to do that!" 21 noticed the very serious look 16 was giving her.

"You all must take cover! I've been fitted with an explosion apparatus! I'm programmed to use it as a last resort! Do not come any closer! It is highly unlikely you could survive such a blast!" 16 tightened his grip on Cell so that he doesn't escape. "Cell! I now know I must get rid of your evil presence regardless of the cost. We will both be destroyed... and with us, this nightmare ends! All of Dr. Gero's ambitions, his plan to conquer the world, it is finished!"

"No, 16! Don't do it!" 21 said with desperation in her voice as everyone took cover when 16 tried to self-destruct but she was confused when nothing happened.

"What malfunctioned?! Why did I not explode?!"

"You didn't know 16? It didn't work... because the bomb is gone!" Krillin shouted. "You used to have a bomb hidden inside your body! But Bulma... she told me that Dr. Briefs found it when they had you in for repairs and decided to get rid of it! I'm sorry 16! You can't self-destruct anymore!"

"You big idiot, such a shame. But a mere bomb wouldn't have been able to destroy me anyway." Cell broke out of 16's grip and brought his hand next to 16's chest, and with one Ki blast destroyed his body. 21 stared frozen in shock at the fact that 16 was no longer while everything just went dark and the next she knew was that a bunch of tiny blue Cells were flying at them. One of them decided to attack 21 who have been able to get a good few hits on her but her mind was still on 16's death. 21 could feel her anger begin to rise and she suddenly turned Super Saiyan while the little Cell attacked her. The little Cell tried to punch 21 but she grabbed his fist as her power began to rise farther than she has ever achieved. The tiny Cell tried to pull away but 21's grip tightened before she tossed it into the ground and she flew after it. The Cell Jr gasped in surprise when 21 appeared right in front of him and with all her might, 21 punched the Cell Jr in the gut. 21 repeatedly punched the Cell Jr until it got over its initial shock, and dodged one of 21's attacks and kicked her in the gut which caught her off surprise since she expects such strength from something so small. The battle with the Cell Jrs went on for some time with the weaker warriors being defeated with only Vegeta, Trunks, were struggling against them but 21 didn't really have as much problem fighting it until a sudden and intense power washed over them which made everyone stop fighting.

Everyone watched as whatever happened made Gohan stronger as his hair seemed spikier than before and the golden aura of a Super Saiyan seemed more intense and electricity arched around it. The first thing Gohan did to demonstrate his new power was snatching away the stolen Senzu beans at speeds Cell couldn't follow. The next thing he did completely shock everyone since he was able to kill all the Cell Jrs one by one in one hit when they gave everyone trouble. When every Cell Jr was destroyed Gohan tossed Trunks the Senzu beans he took back and told him to give that to everyone. Trunks flew to each person while Gohan fought against Cell and after a few moments, he landed right next to 21. 21 looked at him for a few seconds before saying something.

"What do you want?"

"Here." Trunks held out his hand with a Senzu bean. "Take this."

"You're actually helping me? What brought about this change?"

"...I've been thinking. That anger you showed when the 17 and 18... I understand it. And besides, I can't exactly be picky right now. We need all the help we can get in case things go south." 21 took the Senzu bean from Trunks while he flew towards the others and all she did was stare at the bean in her hand. She clenched her hand into a fist before dropping it into her pocket while she watched Gohan fight Cell which was rather amazing since he's putting up quite a fight. Sometime during the fight, Cell decided to use his full power which was rather terrifying considering how big the gap was with everyone else and not even Goku's full power wasn't anywhere near this level. Despite the incredible power Cell had, Gohan didn't even seem fazed by it, and Cell seemed irked by Gohan's reaction but that arrogant smile returned quickly. Cell punched Gohan with speeds he never showed off before, but a punch from a full powered Cell didn't even look like he took damage. When Cell tried to attack again, he punched in the gut by Gohan and judging from his reaction it looked like Cell took quite a bit of damage, and before Cell could retaliate Gohan uppercut him. Everyone, but Goku, was shocked at what Gohan has achieved since it looked Cell way more damage than it looked since he was stumbling all the place. Despite Cell's best efforts to hit Gohan, but Gohan just continued to overwhelm him and even when he pulled out all the tricks he took from the DNA he was made with but nothing worked.

"Gohan's power... it's amazing." 21 said since she noticed Cell was shaking a little bit and judging from his expression, he was afraid of Gohan and his power. Suddenly, Cell flew high into the sky which seemed all too familiar and it quickly dawned on her what was about to happen.

"Ka...me...ha...me..." Just as Cell was charging up his attack everyone watched as the biggest ball of Ki they have ever seen appeared. "You're powerful! But let's see how you handle this?! A full powered Kamehameha! Dodge it and the Earth will be destroyed!" Cell launched the enormous Ki wave at Gohan while everyone braced themselves for what is to come.

"I can't believe this is the end." 21 said as she closed her eyes and when the inevitable explosion did not come, 21 opened her eyes to see Gohan's own Kamehameha had slowly overpowered Cell's. She watched as Gohan's Kamehameha had slowly disappeared into space. "Is it... over?" 21 asked.

"No, I still sense Cell's energy!" Piccolo said.

"You mean it's not over yet?!" Trunks said as everyone looked up to see a gravely injured Cell floating in the sky and from the looks of things, just one more powerful attack would have finished him off.

"Gohan! Remember why we're here! It's time to finish this!" Goku shouted.

"What? You're joking, right? I'm not letting him off that easy. First, he's going to suffer the way he made everyone else suffer."

"I agree with him. Cell should suffer for what he did." 21 said.

"Gohan! You backed Cell into a corner! He can't win and he knows it! There's no telling what he'll do now that he's desperate! End this while you have the chance!" Gohan only smirked at his father before turning back his attention to Cell who is currently regrowing back his lost limbs. They all could tell that Cell was starting to lose it as he couldn't accept the fact that his power was nothing to Gohan since he just keeps scream damn it. Suddenly, his power started to rise and rise causing his body to grow into an enormous size and he dropped out of the sky and landed right in front of Gohan.

"No! I am perfection! My ultimate form will not be tested by the likes of you!" Cell tried to attack Gohan but their difference in speed was very clear since Gohan barely had to put any effort into dodging. After dodging a few of Cell's attacks Gohan decided to attack as well by kicking in the face causing to stumble back a few feet and before he could even recover Gohan kicked him hard in the stomach. Cell dropped to his knees and just as suddenly something strange started happening to Cell which they didn't really know what it was at least until Piccolo spoke up.

"So that's what this is."

"He's lost. His power is dropping like a stone." Goku said.

"Just as I suspected. Cell's unable to sustain his perfect form any longer."

"So, what's going to happen now?" Trunks asked.

They all waited to see what will happen to Cell but what happened next shocked everyone as Cell regurgitate Android 18 out. 21 was the first to react as she tried to go after 18 but she felt someone grab her leg and she looked to see that it was Piccolo who tried to stop her, but she went Super Saiyan and kicked Piccolo to force him to let go. Cell tried to absorb 18 again but due to his power dropping drastically a kick from 21 was able to do something to as it caused him to stumble backwards and Gohan watched as 21 carried 18 away from Cell. Once far enough, 21 landed nearby the others as she had 18 in her arms and the first thing she did was to make sure that 18 is alive. Lucky enough, 18 was alive which made 21 let out a breath of relief and tried to wake 18 up.

"18! 18, come on! Wake up!" Suddenly, an intense wave of power washed over the area which confused 21 and she looked back towards Cell to see he had reverted back to his previous form. Although, it was strange since his body was bloated for some reason and it continued to grow in size. "What's happening?"

"Cell's... going to blow up and take us all with him," Krillin said.

"N-No... we were going to win. How did this happen? I'm sorry 18. I couldn't keep my promise." 21 said as she hugged the unconscious Android until she heard Krillin scream out no which made her wondered what was going on, and when she looked to see what was going on, she noticed Goku stand right next to Cell. 21 wondered what Goku could possibly be able to do now, but she gasped the moment he vanished with Cell while Gohan and Krillin were screaming for him to not leave.

"His energy... it's gone." Piccolo said.

Everyone that knew Goku personally started mourning for Goku's death in their own way be it by crying or silently mourning to themselves. 21 watched as Krillin walked over to Gohan before she turned her attention to Android 18 and she lifted her up carrying her bridal style. When she tried to leave a certain hothead prince stopped her. "Hold it. What do you think you're doing?"

"What is it to you? You can try and stop me, but we both know that you don't have the strength to stop me."

"What was that!" Before Vegeta could say anything else an incredibly strong wind blew against them and they looked towards the direction it came from. A large dust covered the area and they could feel a tremendous amount of power radiating from within. The power from the dust storm exploded as it left everyone stunned when they realized who it was in the dust storm. "N-No! It can't be!"

"That power!" Trunks said in shock.

Just as suddenly as the power appeared a Ki beam shot out of the cloud and flew past everyone before eventually piercing Trunks' chest. They all heard an all to familiar maniacal chuckle as the dust cloud died out. "Who's scream was that? Ah, yes, Trunks." They stared in fear as they could tell that Cell had more power than ever before.

"How... is this happening..." Yamcha said.

"He's... He's supposed to be dead." 21 said.

"Surprised to see me? Allow me to explain. This is what you might refer to as a happy accident. Deep inside my skull is a lump of matter, I suppose you could call a kind of nucleus. Left untouched is extremely useful, and as long as it's intact I can renew indefinitely. And fortunate for me, that nasty little explosion didn't damage it one bit... and here's the part that's really gonna get you. I wasn't even planning on this, it was pure luck! Nothing more! Luckier still was the fact without 18 I was able to regenerate into my perfect form. Or should I say... more perfect form. Now, which reminds me, I don't need her anymore." Everyone watched as Cell lift up his hand and pointed at 21 who was still currently holding 18 and Krillin quickly figured out was about to happen.

"21! Look out!" Krillin shouted.

The moment a small ball of Ki formed at his fingertip it fired towards 21 and she quickly threw 18's unconscious body out of the way which Krillin caught her before she hit the ground. Everyone watched in shock as the Ki attack pierced 21's chest and she fell to the ground. 21 weakly dug into her pocket as she searching for something, she slowly pulled out her hand and reached out towards the others like she was trying to give them something, but her arm went limp. Krillin was the only one who noticed and he rushed over to see what it was and when he landed next to her, he noticed that 21 was dead. Krillin looked at her hand to see a lone Senzu bean roll off her hand and he picked up. "21..." Suddenly, he heard an explosion behind and he looked to see that Gohan was hit one of Cell's attack and that his arm was badly injured. Cell started charging an extremely powerful Kamehameha wave and to everyone surprise, Gohan started doing the same despite his injury. Krillin was forced to carry 18 and 21 out of the way before Cell and Gohan clashed.


Small Time Skip

"Oh, good you're awake," Krillin said once he noticed Android 18 woke up in surprise to find out that she wasn't apart of Cell anymore, and she quickly got up from the ground and checked her surroundings to see Krillin and the others looking at her.

"Dende! Get away from that blonde devil! She's dangerous!" Yamcha shouted from a safe distance.

"Come on, Yamcha. Give it a rest." Krillin said and then turned his attention to 18 he noticed the confused look on her face. "Uh, you were unconscious so we took you to the lookout. You're among friends, and Gohan defeated Cell!"

"Gohan won!?" 18 disbelief.

"Yeah, that's right! The kid's incredible now! If you want to go on another rampage you missed your chance!" Once again, Yamcha shouted from a safe distance,

"Try saying that from here, Yamcha," Tien said.

"Krillin here is the reason you're alive. After Cell spat you out he defended you 18." Piccolo added.

"Oh, I, uh, I just thought that someone should look after you since you were out cold and all. It was nothing really."

"That's what's up!" Gohan said as he came to a realization. "Krillin protected 18 because he has a crush on her-!" Suddenly, Krillin appeared right next to him and hit him in the back of the head.

"She's stand right there," Krillin whispered.

"Huh?! Say it ain't so! Not cool dude!" Yamcha said.

"B-But you realize she's an Android, don't you?" Tien said.

"Y-Yeah, there is that." Krillin nervously laughed.

"Don't hold your breath if you're waiting for a thank you. What? Did you think I was going to fall all over you just because you protected me? You did, didn't you? Well, think again, short stuff." Android 18 was about to leave when she finally noticed 21's motionless body lying on the ground next to Trunks after all the commotion. "What happened to 21? Is this all your doing?"

"No, that would be Cell's doing?" Piccolo said.

"Cell... he aimed to destroy you, but... 21 sacrificed herself to protect you," Krillin explained.

"Damn it..." 18 said quietly to herself before she flew off.

'Why did you go and do that? Damn that Cell!' Android 18 thought while she flew off but she didn't get that far when suddenly the sky went dark and at the lookout, a green dragon appeared out of nowhere. "What is that?! A dragon?" She flew back to the lookout to investigate what is happening. 18 landed on the edge of the lookout and hid behind one of the pillars to see what happens next.

"Who summons me? Speak your wishes so that I may return to my slumber!" The Dragon, Shenron, said.

"Shenron! For our first wish, I want you to bring everyone that was killed by Cell!"

"That is a simple request!" Shenron said as his eyes glowed red, and to 18's shock, just like what Yamcha wished for Trunks and 21 gasped a little as they were both brought back from the dead. They both got up from the ground leaving 21 confused since she knew that she died. 21 looked at her hands as she flexed her fingers and she placed her hand above her chest to where Cell's attack hit but there was nothing there. 21 gasped a little once she noticed the large dragon staring down at them and she backed a little not really knowing what's going on.

"Dad!" Gohan's cry knocked 21 out her current confusion as she watched them talk to somebody but no idea who since they weren't looking at anyone just at the sky. 21 silently watched as they reminisced about the past but that was gone when the dragon spoke which startled 21 a little since she didn't expect it to speak.

"Uh, you do know I have been waiting for your second wish this whole time. Any day now. Well, how about it? Speak your second wish. Whatever your desire I shall grant." Everyone talked among themselves to what the second wish but they were rather indecisive about it. "Have you no wish?"

"haha, I got this lady friend who would really like an expensive necklace if nobody has a more selfless wish in mind. Is that okay?" Yamcha said nervously.

"A necklace? Is that your wish?" Shenron asked.

"Hey, Shenron! Is there any way you can transform back the Androids known as 17, 18, and 21 back into the people they used to be?" 18 and 21 gasped a little after hearing what Krillin's wish was.

"This I cannot do. I am sorry. The Androids are beings whose power far exceeds my own. I cannot revert them to the humans they once were."

"I was afraid you would say something like that."

"Why did you include 17 too, huh? It's nice and all, but he's long gone, isn't he?" Yamcha asked.

"Well, don't forget that we used the first wish to restore of all Cell's victims. He was definitely among them. It's not unreasonable to think that he's out there somewhere."

"17's... alive?!" 21 said in shock.

"Hey! If you can't turn them back into regular humans, you can at least get rid of the bombs they're carrying around in their chest!" Krillin said.

"Yes, it is," Shenron said as his glowed once again and 21 could feel them disappear from her body. "I have removed the explosive devices. I bid you farewell." A bright light enveloped Shenron before disappearing as multiple balls of lights shot out in different directions and the sky became bright.

"I don't get it. Why did you make a wish like that Krillin?" Trunks asked.

"I guess... I felt sorry for them. I mean I wouldn't want a bomb in my chest."

'Krillin... He's done so much for us.' 21 thought as she smiled a little. 'I'm eternally grateful.'

"I still don't get why you decided to remove 17's bomb as well," Tien said.

"Uh, well... Because 18's neat! But 17 and 18 are like a matching set! They were made for each other... like literally! That's the reason."

"What are you talking about?" 21 spoke up as everyone turned her attention to her. "Do you mean like them being together? Android 17 and 18 are brother and sister."

"Yeah, that's right! He's my twin brother!" 18 said as she revealed herself.

"Really? I thought..."

"I know what you thought! And if you're hoping I'm going to start liking you because of some silly wish, you're sadly mistaken." 18 said as she turned to leave but stopped and she looked over to Krillin. "See you later." 18 said before she flew off.

"18! Wait up!" 21 quickly ran after her but she stopped and turned towards Krillin. "Thank you, Krillin, for everything. I hope we meet again." 21 said before she went Super Saiyan to catch up to 18.