Today was the day.

The fate of the world is on the line.

No regrets; no turning back.

The Cell Games begin as the Z-Fighters were getting ready to face off against Cell in his Perfect Form. Knowing how this day will be. They would hope for a miracle that Cell would fall and the Earth will once again be saved.

In the Son home, Goku and Gohan were gearing up and were prepare to go against the ultimate threat. Chi-Chi knew that it will be sad to see her two loving people are going into action. Goku, however, came up to her and gave her a sincere hug.

"I promise we'll be back soon, honey. Don't you worry about anything." Goku reassured her as she look up to her husband.

Chi-Chi did nothing but smile as she replied. "Okay, Goku, I will. Just remember…" She took Goku's hand and places it on her stomach, "…we both will be cheering for for you and Gohan."

Upon hearing that, Goku couldn't help but held to his wife and twirling her around with joy. Chi-Chi started laughing happily as Goku couldn't believe it happened. "Are you for real?! I can't believe this is happening! Oh, I love you honey!"

"I love you too, Goku. Just be back safe. You and Gohan be safe." Chi-Chi said softly as she gave him a soft kiss on the lips.

Inside the other room, Gohan was taking one last look at himself before he head off with his father. Knowing that he had trained his hardest, Gohan knew that he can't lose and must win for the Earth. Although he like his attire, the blonde saying decided to lose the cape. But as he took off the cape, Gohan spotted something that was around his neck.

'The necklace...' Gohan thought as he took a look at it. Seeing how that night on his birthday, it was at that moment he found something worth being confident for. 'Videl...'

Just then, Goku enters inside his son's room with a serious face. Gohan looks at his father and knew they had to go. Their friends were waiting and it will be epic.

"It's time, son." Goku said.

Gohan nodded his head saying, "You got it, dad." He hid the necklace inside his gi and left with his father as them and the Z-Fighters head off into the Cell Games.

-Hercule's Mansion-

"SORRY, VIDEL, BUT YOU ARE STILL GROUNDED!" Hercule yelled as he was going to his limousine. For the past few days, Hercule was training and irritated after seeing his precious daughter kissing the mysterious blonde teen. Since she didn't tell Hercule who he was, the Martial Arts champion forbids Videl to come with him.

"Oh, come on! I just want to see you defeat Cell! Can't you at least ground me until after it's over?! Please, dad?" Videl begged.

"The answer is NO! You will stay here and watch my victory over Cell! Now, go to your room!" Hercule shouted as he gets his gloves from his room.

Videl huffed. "FINE! You better win!" Videl slammed the door behind her and pout. Truthfully, the only reason she wanted to go the Cell Games is because she was hoping to see her boyfriend there. She only wanted to be there to cheer him on and make sure he stays safe.

Suddenly, Videl thought of something, which made her put on a smirk. 'Since dad is finding his missing gloves, this could be my chance to head off to the Games without him seeing me!' She spotted the limo outside and it was clear with no one around. 'Perfect!'

Videl jumps out the window and lands safely on the ground. Once then, she opens up the trunk and went inside. She closed the door and awaits for her destination. "Here I come, Gohan!"

-Cell Games Arena-

Inside the middle of the ring, Cell has been waiting patiently for the longest after leaving his message to Earth mightiest fighters that he will face anyone who challenges him for the fate of the Earth. Once said, he senses a couple of power levels heading his way.

"Hmm, perfect timing. They're here." Cell smirked.

There they were: the Z-Fighters and they were all present as they look at the menacing Cell.

"Well, well! I see you all have made it here just to seal your fate." Cell laughs. "I was hoping to see you at your strength and full potential, but I can't wait to destroy you all one by one."

Vegeta grunted in anger. "You were lucky before and I'll make sure you will die like your creator Dr. Gero!"

Goku just smiled and said, "That's Vegeta for you. Listen, Cell, I know you have gotten stronger since you absorbed evertone and the androids. Nevertheless, you will regret messing with us! You will pay for it all!"

Cell chuckled evilly at Goku's response. "You talk big, but why don't you come and test that might against me?! I've been dying to fight you ever since."

"Sounds like a plan!" Goku smirked, as he was the first to step inside the ring. However, before he could get into position, Goku and Cell heard a loud voice.

"WAIT!" Cell and the Z-Fighters turn their attention to the person who shouted before the match started. Out from his car, there stood Hercule at his prime as he stood tall with a valor look.

But unattended by hearing the trunk open, Videl silently got out and found a couple of boulders to hide behind. 'Bingo! A perfect spot to see the match!'

While Videl was hiding, Hercule went up close to face Goku and Cell. "Step back, blondie! I don't know who you and your friends are, but I'm the one who will end Cell's reign of terror today!"

Goku was looking confused as the others were thinking that Hercule was nuts! Have he seen how Cell destroyed everyone?! This guy was playing a huge gambit.

'Ugh, what an idiot!' Krillin thought as he facepalm his head.

'Hmph, this ought to be good!' Piccolo thought with a smirk.

'Tell me about it! Five thousand zeni that Cell punches him in the air.' Nail said inside Piccolo's head.

'Put me up for 1000 if he bitch slap him.' Kami replied to the bet.

'Oh, crap!' Gohan thought in fear. 'Please! I hope he doesn't see me here! He will kill me after what I did with Videl!'

"Um, Mr. Hercule? Sir? I don't think you can fight him. This guy is-" Goku was then interrupted.

"SILENCE! I don't need you to tell me about him! This freak is nothing but a bug to be stepped by my boot! I got this! Just go over there and watch the master at his work!" Hercule demanded as he look at the Z-Fighters. "And for the rest of you wannabee fighters, take note to how I have took down..."

But upon looking at the fighters, Hercule gasped in shock to see a familiar face he couldn't believe that was with them. Hercule spotted Gohan as the Super Saiyan teen was now scared.

'Oh, busted!' Gohan thought as he sees Hercule becoming furious.

"YOU! I remember YOU!" Hercule shouted as he pointed at Gohan.

Goku was looking to where Hercule is pointing at and sees that it was at Gohan. "Um...you know Gohan? Strange, he never told me that he went to see you one time."

"Gohan?! Does he belong to you?!" Hercule questioned.

Goku smiled and nod his head. "Of course, Mr. Hercule. He's my son!"

"Your son, huh?! Well, see here, uh..."

"Goku." Goku answered.

"Goku...Why haven't you punish your boy for what he did?!" Hercule asked.

"Like what?" Goku replied in confusion.

"Your boy broke into my home a few nights back and started making out with my sweet angel Videl!" Hercule answered in fury.

Gohan lowered his face with his cheeks blushing red in embarrassment. The other Z-Fighters and Goku were shocked to hear this and looked at Gohan. Even Cell was surprise by this and raised an eyebrow.

'Interesting. This I got to hear.' Cell thought in an amusing tone.

"What?! Gohan, I didn't know you have a girlfriend!" Krillin said with a sly look. "Is she cute?"

"Uh..." Gohan said only that before Yamcha said something.

"Wow! Gohan, you dog! I can't believe it! You actually scored with the champion's daughter?! My Kami, you are a rebel!"

Krillin laughed and added on into Yamcha's statement. "Easy, Yamcha! This guy might have a knack with the ladies! So, Gohan, what's your secret?"

Piccolo couldn't help but chuckle at his young student. 'Heh, it has only been a few weeks and Gohan found a girl.'

'Lucky...' Nail grumbled.

Vegeta smirked and looks at Goku. "Well, Kakarot! Just like you stole the heart of your mate, your son found one before the tournament even started! Must run in the family, huh?"

"Hehe, I don't know about that. But my son has a girlfriend?! Man, Chi-Chi won't believe this!" Goku laughed, causing Gohan to turn red all over his face.

Videl couldn't help but overhear everything as she was blushing herself, but just started giggling to see that her boyfriend turning red. 'Poor Gohan. I don't think he will ever live this down! So cute to see him SO red!'

"Dude, come on! Give us the details!" Yamcha exclaimed.

"Come on, guys! Leave the kid be! Can't you see he's already blushing enough?" Tien said in an annoying tone.

"Says you! I mean, don't be such a party pooper! Don't be a hater and mess with his style!" Yamcha shouted.

"Oh, I think he's jealous. Too bad he's not Gohan's age because he could've gotten the girls swarming around him." Krillin added as him and Yamcha started laughing.

But then, Tien smirked. "But least Gohan have a girlfriend. But I couldn't say the same for you two."

"What?!" Both Yamcha and Krillin shouted in disbelief.

"In that case, I think you guys are what the term is called 'burned'." Android 16 said with a joke as everyone (including Videl and Cell secretly) laughing except Hercule and the two jokesters.

"ENOUGH!" The attention was turning to Hercule as he was fuming with rage. "I can't take this anymore! Blondie, get away from this ring! Cell, I hope you are ready to fight! I'm through with these games!"

"Oh, really? I was hoping to hear more of the young lad dating your daughter. Remind me to congratulate him when I beat you to pieces." Cell said calmly.

"How about you celebrate with this fist to your soon-to-be dead body?!" Hercule shouted as he charges straight at the monstrous Cell.

However, Cell got tired and quickly swats Hercule away and sends him flying out the ring unconscious.

'Called it!' Kami cheered.

'Damn! Oh well, at least that will shut him up!' Nail laughed inside Piccolo's head.

"So, uh, I guess we can start the match?" Goku asked curiously.

"Indeed, we can! Although, I was getting quite interested in that little episode you were having." Cell smirked.

"Well, it's a shame it would be your last. It's time to fight!" Goku shouted as he charged straight at Cell.

"I couldn't agree more!" Cell shouted as both the competitors battle it out in the ring.

Both Goku and Cell were landing blow to blow and Goku was attacking Cell no matter where he might be. Nevertheless, Cell was catching the upper hand and observes Goku's movement quickly as he has to reach full power in case it might happen. From the unbelievable strength, Cell was intrigued to how much Goku can manage to try and put him down. The monstrous creation had enough and blew the arena so him and the Super Saiyan warrior can have a decent fight without being disqualified. Videl was blown away from the match that it was shocking that Gohan's father could actually defeat Cell. But then, Cell had enough and summons up enough ki to pull out Tien's move: Tri-Beam Attack. Goku anticipated the move and used the Kamehameha Wave to stop the move. In the end, Goku managed to pull through and leaving Cell tired out.

"Well...it seems...you are a lot...stronger than I imagine." Cell panted while regaining strength.

"Same here, Cell. I thought that attack would finish you off, but I was wrong." Goku stated as he powered down while still in Super Saiyan mode. "That's why I forfeit! At this rate, I might not survive any longer against you."

Cell smirked as the others were speechless by Goku's surrender. 'What?! Father, what are you doing?! Your power level has reached 100x maximum than me or the others! Why forfeit?!'

"Then tell me, Goku, who do you really think can stop me?!" Cell shouted with amusement.

With just a smile on his face, he looks towards the others and chosen one person who have the strength to end it all: "Gohan, you're up!"

Upon hearing this, Gohan gasped. How can he even beat Cell after what transpired earlier with that immense strength. Gohan was thinking about reconsidering the offer, but then something got popped up inside his head.

"Make sure you train your best and I hope you take down Cell! I believe in you."

Gohan pulls out the necklace from his gi and can tell Videl is rooting on for him to defeat Cell. If anything would have ever happen to her, he would never be the same again. Gohan would do anything to protect the ones he cares for and won't let people like Cell destroy everything in his eyes.

Gohan took off the necklace and gave it to Android 16. "Hold on to this, please."

"Affirmative." Android 16 nodded.

Videl sees this and watch Gohan going up to fight Cell next. She grasp onto her necklace and hope for her boyfriend's safety. "Be careful, Gohan." Videl spoke softly as the match begins.

Well, I know it's short, but I decided to have a little fun on poor Gohan. But I think I feel bad for Hercule since he couldn't last about two seconds against Cell. Moving on: Gohan fights Cell and Videl is wishing him luck. Will he survive? Next chapter will come up soon. And by the way: I was watching these DBZ Abridge series by TeamFourStar and I started laughing for a whole week. But I thought I could have Nail and Kami have their fun! See you all later (or Ja Ne)!