"It doesn't make any sense. Why didn't Trunks tell us about Cell right next to him? Of course...Cell would've killed Trunks if the boy even opened his mouth, and there was no way I would've made it out of there. Trunks..." Piccolo sent a silent plea to Shenron to spare the boy who had traveled times for them.

Vegeta, still in the form of Cell, was silent however, lost in his thought. Humiliation was nothing new to him, Goku had been a never-ending river of it since Namek. But to have gotten knocked in the back of the head, and to then have his form stolen? Vegeta had reason to be silent. So the two just flew, awaiting whatever callous development they ran into. Piccolo really didn't have it in him to frantically fly around again, if they had to go back to the house...

It was silent when Piccolo and Vegeta made it back to the battleground. The Androids were gone, but evidence of combat was strewn all around. Any construction company that wandered onto the area could immediately start building, no trees were within a mile radius of where "Vegeta"( Cell in Vegeta's body) lay crouched. Piccolo and "Cell" (Vegeta in Cell's body), landed. "Vegeta" did not immediately register the duo, he was focused on something else. As Piccolo neared, he restrained himself from rushing forward.

Trunks was unconscious again, a little blood in the corner of his mouth. "Vegeta" cackled. "Stupid boy, you actually said, "Dad help!" when the Androids had you backed against the wall in the other time. Then you turned Super Saiyan. That was a sight to see. Well don't worry, your dad was sure here this time! Haha!"

"Cell" had had it. "Do something before I kill him Piccolo?!" Vegeta said to Piccolo. "Hey!" he barked. "Vegeta" jumped at the voice and whirled around. His eyes narrowed in Cell's fashion as he licked his lips. "Ah, if it isn't the Namekian, too late to the party." "Vegeta" pretended to just notice "Cell."

"What? Piccolo, what are you doing with that monster?! Is he using the Parent Function on you?" Piccolo would've laughed if he could muster up any sort of humour. Right now, all he saw was a shape-shifting monster who was trying another one of his gimmicks. Still, he saw an opportunity without any reason for danger. No doubt Cell had knocked Trunks unconscious to use as a bargaining chip, and that would explain why he had not strayed out of Tail-Stabbing Distance. Piccolo prayed again this would work. Heart pounding louder, he strayed right towards Cell. Cell watched him cautiously as he drew near, but did not attack. Piccolo whispered into "Vegeta's" ear," "Vegeta, I know that's the real Cell. I let him believe that I knew he was Vegeta so I could trick him and bring him to you. After all, he may be too powerful for me to handle alone but you..."

Piccolo had genuine difficultly getting the next words out. "You're just so much stronger than me."

Fake Vegeta laughed cockily, falling for the bait. "Well then," he whispered. "Go to him, and get the ball rolling." Piccolo nodded curtly and advanced towards the Real Vegeta. "Well?" he demanded impatiently. Piccolo whispered, "Change of plans. Just go with it."

"Go with wha-" Piccolo smashed his fist into Vegeta's face, and actually smiled as he sent the Saiyan Prince to the ground. Yes they were on the same team, but how often would he get to punch the Saiyan Prince?

Nah, he'd enjoy it...

"What are you doing?!" Vegeta yelled. "That's Cell you idiot!" he pointed in the direction Fake Vegeta, who was running forward to get in on the action. Piccolo kneed "Cell" in the gut hard enough to send him slightly airborne. Before "Cell" could react, he punched him again, and kept it up. "Yeah right Cell! I knew you were a lying parasite all along. Now, Vegeta and I will finish you!"

"Namek I swear.. Either. way.. This ends you will.. Pay. or this!" Real Vegeta spat through fist smacks. As "Vegeta" leaped into the air, Piccolo kicked "Cell" airborne. Appearing behind Real Vegeta, Fake Vegeta pile-drove him into the dirt. The Saiyan Prince did nothing to slow his descent, and smashed headfirst. Piccolo inwardly winced, on the outside he remained stoic. It was a little funny however Piccolo allowed himself. "Vegeta" landed above "Cell" and proceeded to punch the Saiyan out of Vegeta.

Gut punch- gut punch- elbow smash to the face. When Piccolo believed Vegeta had had enough punishment, and it was indeed a minute before he acted, the Namekian appeared behind Fake Vegeta, who was too focused in his humiliation of the Saiyan Prince to pay any thought. Summoning up all his strength, Piccolo yelled, "Bullet Bomb!"

Cell started to turn when Piccolo struck the back of Cell's neck with his middle-finger's knuckle. The Android didn't even scream in pain, he just collapsed on top of Vegeta. "Get off of me!" The Real Vegeta roared in all his anger. Shakily rising to his feet, Vegeta looked at Cell for a few moments, and then kicked him onto his back, stirring up a little dust. As the two stared at his face, they watched it slowly pale to the point it turned green.

"Is he-?" Piccolo started to say when there was a poof. And suddenly, Cell looked like Cell, and Vegeta looked like Vegeta.

The Prince of all Saiyans laughed and ran his hands all over his chest. "AHAHAH! The Prince of all Saiyans is back." He looked down at Cell, who was still unconscious. "Never again will you touch me!"

Then he slammed his fist into Piccolo's chest. Although it drove the air from his lungs and made Piccolo double-over, Vegeta's punch was a playful one. He glared, "Did you have to hit me so many times Namek?"

"What?! No I had to convince Cell I was on his side."

"Lies! I saw you smiling!"

"Yeah well...is it everyday that I get to hit the Prince of all Saiyans?"

Vegeta started to retort, but stamped his foot and looked away. "Whatever. Let's get Trunks and then take this thing someplace where we can ask some questions without the whole world hearing his screams."

Piccolo groaned and tried to smirk. "I think I know a place."

And there you have it my friends. I'm not going to apologize about the long wait, I've been apologizing non-stop and you all must be sick of them. Just know that now that I wrote a story outline for each chapter, I should be able to update every week at the most. Sometimes maybe the next day. We'll see. Thanks for the follows, love getting those in my email. Peace =D -LLL