I would like to continue to thank all of the faithful followers of this fanfiction (yes, you know who you are). I am hoping that everyone has liked the story/ plot so far. Now we head into the first part of the Cell Games. I would like to say two things before we (you) start reading. When I said in the comment from last chapter about making a separate fanfiction, I meant about the fights with Broly and Hatyatch being a separate fanfiction. Sorry about the typo. I would also like to inform you that the quote from Gohan's Super Saiyan Journal was from the game Budokai Tenkaichi 2. Thanks and I hope you enjoy this chapter.

Chapter 4: The Tournament Finally Arrives

Gohan sat up straight in his bed when he heard noises coming from the kitchen. He quickly got dressed in the purple gi that his Namekian mentor Piccolo had made for him and went out into the kitchen. He looked at the clock on the wall and saw that even though it was only seven in the morning, his mother was making breakfast.

"Oh hello Gohan," his mother acknowledged as her hands were flying around the kitchen, "your father isn't up yet, but I just wanted to make sure that you both would be well fed for that tournament today. You know to be careful out there, right?"

Yes I know mom, Gohan silently answered as he sat down, I hope that I won't be the one doing any fighting, unless it's to help daddy or everyone else.

After Gohan was done eating a quick breakfast (and compared to a human that is still a lot), he flew off towards the Lookout to wait for everyone else. While Gohan was flying over the towns near the Lookout, he started to think.

I hope everything goes well today. If we lose, everything will be destroyed, including all the towns and people in them. The Earth is counting on us to win, but I still am worried.

Gohan stopped when he landed on the Lookout. He saw that Future Trunks, Krillin, Tien, Yamcha, Mr. Popo, and Dende were already waiting.

"Hello everyone," Gohan greeted as he tried to break the silence between them. Everyone said hello and then stopped talking, doleful looks on their faces.

"What's wrong? Is everything ok?" Gohan asked after a few minutes of silence passed.

"Um Gohan," Dende, his Namekian friend from Namek, started sadly, "I'm sorry but you know when I made the dragon balls to be able to revive all of Cell's victims in one wish? Well when that happened, if anyone who dies in this tournament has already been wished back once, they can't be wished back again. I'm sorry."

"It's ok Dende; I know you tried your best. Thanks anyway," Gohan said as he stared at the ground, starting to think again.

Nobody can be brought back with the dragon balls after they die. That would include Tien, Yamcha, Piccolo, and daddy. Now this is really bad! I can't let anyone get hurt!

Apparently when Gohan had been thinking, Goku had appeared using Instant Transmission and asked why everyone was looking down. Gohan listened as Tien told Goku what Dende had said earlier, and the reason Gohan had looked down was partially because he had been thinking; since Gohan was very expressive, he usually showed what he was thinking in his emotions. He had just started to listen again when he heard his dad say,

"It's alright everyone, don't worry," then Gohan saw his dad look around, "Hey where's Vegeta?"

Gohan had just realized that the "Prince of all Saiyans" was missing. Gohan looked at everyone for an answer, but Piccolo stated that Vegeta had gone on ahead. Then they all left the Lookout with a bag of Senzu beans and headed towards the Cell Games arena. To a normal person, it would seem strange to see humans flying through the clouds, but then again this wasn't a normal day. Gohan continued to fly alongside the rest of the Z fighters, trying to take away his stress by concentrating on the wind running through his hair.

As they landed at the edge of the arena, Gohan indeed saw that Vegeta had gone on early since he was already at the rink. He was staring at them with displeasure.

He probably doesn't want us to interfere, Gohan thought as he stared back at the dark haired saiyan.

Gohan continued to look around and saw that Hercule, the supposed Champion of Earth, was there as well with another group of people. Gohan figured they were some kind of specially selected force that Hercule had chosen to protect him. He also saw that the news reporters were here as well.

Great, Gohan thought, why do they have to be here? I guess that is normal because where ever Hercule is, the news crew follows. That's it, sorry Hercule but I would like it if you left now.

He then took a glance at the center of the ring and saw Cell. Cell seemed to sense that someone was looking at him and turned around, purple eyes meeting black. Gohan quickly looked away; he shuddered as he realized the dreams were acutely accurate. Cell looked just like he did in Gohan's dreams: green skin dotted with dark patches of green, deep purple eyes, and white 'skin'. Cell smiled, seeming satisfied enough that the Z fighters had arrived.

"Welcome everyone to the Cell Games," Cell said as he smiled maliciously, "who would like to go first?"

Gohan saw that the 'special force of Hercule' (or SFH for short) stood up and challenged Cell, but each of them were disposed of quickly. Hercule then challenged Cell, but he got knocked into a rock before he could do anything.

"You know Gohan I was kind of rooting for Cell to win that one," Krillin whispered in Gohan's ear as he stared at the cringing Hercule. Gohan almost felt sorry for him, but then again, he had brought that on himself. Goku then started to fight Cell. Gohan watched as Cell and his father continued to exchange blows. They were going pretty fast; Gohan could follow them perfectly, but he knew some of the others like Yamcha and Krillin would have a hard time keeping up. After a while, Gohan could see that both fighters were tiring, but his father was tiring faster. Cell seemed to notice this since he smirked.

"Goku I hope you are not tiring," Cell mocked, "why not you have one of those Senzu beans of yours so we can continue this exciting match?"

Gohan thought that his father would either refuse the Senzu bean or continue fighting. But Gohan was surprised when his father did something no one had expected.

"Cell I give up. You win this round." Goku said as he slowly powered down to normal super saiyan. Gohan could sense everyone's shock, including his own.

Daddy what are you doing? You can't give up!

"Goku don't you know what this means?" Cell said as he stared at Goku from above, "if you give up, the Earth will be destroyed."

"Cell even though I am giving up, that doesn't mean that there isn't anyone else to verse you." Goku stated. Cell started to smirk and looked over at where the Z fighters were standing.

"Who is going to fight me then? Vegeta, Piccolo, Trunks? Any of them?"

"You are going to be really surprised by him when you do verse him Cell. You might not want to be in a hurry though." Goku said as he started to smile.

Daddy what are you planning? Gohan thought as he tried to find a hint of what his father was going to do next.

"Goku just tell me who he is already!" Cell almost shouted. Gohan could tell that he was getting irritated and that was going to be bad.

"Ok then," Goku said and then turned to the Z fighters, "Come on, my son."

Haha cliffhanger! Sorry I know it didn't go as accurate as the show, but I wanted to mix it up a bit. I didn't want to go too much of the fight between Goku and Cell since Dragon Ball Z Kai is doing that. I would suggest watching the older and new versions to see the differences. It helps. I would also like to know everyone's opinion on something. I was thinking about making a Wipeout version of Dragon Ball Z. If you are interested, please let me know. Also, please R&R! Thanks!

-AnimeWolfGirl9