Chapter 2:

It hurt.

"Why does it hurt?" He thought. It felt like the virus all over again. What was this feeling…it can't be?! It was guilt…but for what? He opened his eyes and Goku knew. At first he believed it was a cruel illusion that Cell created, but his body knew otherwise.

He could feel the heat from the dome of energy. The energy that was powered from Ki, Ki that felt and could only be produced by a simple living thing. Yet that Ki felt familiar. No! It couldn't be! It was his son's! He looked in shock as he saw the dome grow bigger.

"GOHAAAAAAAAN!" Goku yelled. He wasn't even trying to stop himself…he couldn't think…he couldn't breath. "GOKU!" A voice. Huh? It was Krillin. He was pulling Goku back…doesn't he realize that Gohan is going to die?!

"GOKU!" He heard again as he struggled against the grip. He was a Super Saiyan and far superior to Krillin so he got out easily, but was stopped by Vegeta. "Kakarot!" Vegeta said. His eyes bored into Goku's own and for a second Goku saw sadness and pride. He yelled "Vegeta, let me through please!" Vegeta hmphed and punched him in the gut.

Satisfied when the younger Saiyan fell to the ground he turned around. "Don't let Gohan's sacrifice be in vain." He said. Goku flew up and was about to punch Vegeta and get to his son when he and the others felt it. Cell's energy was disappearing.

And…

And so was Gohan's. Then they felt his energy wane more and more. The raging inferno of energy grew bigger and bigger. "HOLY SHIT!? WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU GUYS!?" Mr. Satan yelled. There was no way he could beat this people!

For a second there, everyone even Mr. Satan and his crew, suddenly felt a last burst of power. They turned their heads and looked at the dome of energy. It was becoming less and less bright…but the result was the same and would earn a piece of everyone's heart that die. They saw a shining star right in the center of the flame's. Goku's eyes watered when he realized it was his son.

And he was smiling. His son was smiling to the very end! Smiling, because he had sacrificed himself. It was then that he saw his Gohan open his mouth to end it all. And end it he did… The very second his mouth opened the raging fires of the inferno roared back to life. It grew even brighter than before. And in that second Goku knew it was over!

"RUAAAAAAAAAAAGH!" Gohan's voice shattered his thoughts and he looked in horror as the dome exploded and left a mark upon mother Nature. So great it was, he wasn't even sure if the Dragon Balls could restore it. It was so big. Then the inevitable happened. Gohan disappeared in a flash of light, fire and Ki.

Then it was over. The dome disappeared, leaving another hole into everyone's heart. They flew towards the crater the moment it was safe. And they arrived just in time to find yet another shocking discover. Floating in mid air…was Gohan's body. Goku inched forward, but stepped back when Gohan turned grey. Goku ignored what he felt and ran towards the statue, hoping badly that Gohan was still alive. His hopes were dashed yet again as he saw his son's expression on the statue…

A strained smiled. It was a smile that told him everything. And then it fell…it fell and broke. The wind took the dust and scattered it into the air itself. And for the first time since Vegeta, Piccolo and Trunks had known or seen him…Goku cried. He cried for his son…for his wife…and for his son again. He took hold of the dust that once held together the fragments of his son's body. He cradled it softly as if wishing it would reform into his beloved son…but he knew better.

Krillin went to console his friend and so did Yamcha, Tien and Trunks. Vegeta and Piccolo just stood out of reach…not knowing what to do. They heard it too late.

"UGH!" Vegeta and Goku turned their heads as they sensed Trunk's Ki wane. They looked in shock as he fell. "HAHAHA! So who did I get this time?! O, it's Trunks!" No it can't be. It's got to be a joke, right!?

It wasn't. Cell…was alive. He had come back from the dead. And he had taken Gohan and Trunks with Him. Cell smirked. "You're probably wondering how on Earth I came back!? It's all part of my design!" He bragged, not caring at how Goku or Vegeta was shaking in anger.

"As long as one cell of me survives, I can regenerate from that. And not only that…but I AM IN MY PERFECT FORM!" He yelled. "Your brat was powerful Goku, too powerful. It's a good thing your son as well as Vegeta's died. At least…when all of this is over I'll make sure that this planet meets its impending doom!"

Goku looked at the ashes of his once mighty son…and he growled. Vegeta looked at his son…and he shuddered and twitched in anger. Cell smirked…it was time to finish this. That smirked turned into shock when the Earth rumbled as Goku and Vegeta SCREAMED in anger "CEEEEELLLL! I'LL KILL YOU FOR WHAT YOU DID TO MY SON!" And in that second everyone looked in awe at both Goku and Vegeta…

Ascended Super Saiyans. Powerful and unmovable. Cell laughed "It won't matter." He said. 'Darn. They transformed into the brat's form. No matter!' He smirked, but that was pushed aside as both Goku and Vegeta both stood in recognized stances…stances that Cell knew all to well. His eyes widened as he saw a purple and blue blast appear from Vegeta's hands and a blue and white blast from Goku's. They shot it forward just as Cell did the same as them, only his was blue and yellow.

He wasn't prepared when the two blasts combined and formed one bigger blast. Cell smirked as it hit and created a big crater, not as big as Gohan's explosion, but big enough to make the Earth tremble. This time…Cell wasn't going to play around as he unleashed his full potential.

Goku and Vegeta coiled back in shock. They still strained against it…Cell had to pay. Yet the blast was moving closer to them.

And closer…

And closer…

AND CLOSER!

"YES! THIS IS THE END OF THE EARTH YOU FREAKS! I HOPE YOU'LL ENJOY YOUR TIME IN HELL!" And with that Cell pushed in all his power. Goku fell to his knees and Vegeta strained. They couldn't hold on. They just couldn't. They had to let g….

'This is the mighty Prince Vegeta and the Earths Hero? Hm, not the heroes I know.' A voice said. "Gohan!?" Vegeta and Goku yelled in surprise. 'Yeah, I'm here with King Kai…but that's not important you've got to give it your all Father. You too Vegeta!'

"But How!? He defeated you and you were on a far higher level than both of us were!" Vegeta yelled. "What are you mumbling about!" Cell yelled… "Chanting a little prayer before you join you die!?" He increased his power.

'Forget about the Earth you two… We can fix it with the Dragon Balls.!" Gohan yelled. 'Let it out you two…YOU HEAR ME!? LET IT OUT!?" Both Goku and Vegeta unleashed more power. It nearly toppled Cell's own. "NO! NOT AGAIN!" Cell yelled. He pushed in more power.

From Otherworld Gohan panicked "No what King Kai!?" He asked the blue deity. The god of the north galaxy sighed and said "There is a technique I know of…but It'll take one minute. I don't know how long it will take for Cell to overpower both your father and Vegeta, but if it works, you'll be able to go to Earth and have enough Ki for just a minute."

"Do it!" Gohan yelled. He suddenly sensed his father starting to give up. 'Don't give up father! You can do this!' He yelled telepathically. He smiled as he saw his father perk up and go at it again.

50 seconds. Now Krillin, Piccolo, Tien and Yamcha were blasting Cell from the back. He hoped they would make it.

30 Seconds. 'Don't give in Vegeta…SHOW HIM THE POWER OF THE SAIYAN OF PLANET VEGETA! MAKE HIM SUFFER FOR WHAT HE DID TO YOUR SON!' Gohan yelled as Vegeta gave in to his anger.

Ten seconds. Goku cringed and he felt more energy being drained. Vegeta too. They struggled to hold on.

Five seconds. The ground started shaking as Cell Started to win and overpower them. 'I'm sorry Gohan…I can't hold on any longer!' Vegeta said 'Where the Hell is your Pride VEGETA!? SHOW ME THE TRUE POWER OF A SAIYAN WARRIER!'

One Second. Pieces of dust rose and the ground cracked. Lightning struck the surface and small static bolts spun off of Goku, Vegeta and Cell's ball of energy. At that moment Cell yelled and finally relinquished the fighters on the back. "AAARGH You have no chance…YOU HAVE NO CHANCE!" They all fell away. Goku and Vegeta tried to push in more energy, but both were failing miserably. "SAY GOODBYE!" Cell yelled and pushed in his final energy. The ball was too big and started to push both Saiyan's away.

"NOOO!" They yelled and tried to push more, but it was useless!

And then the sky turned blue. Both Goku and Vegeta looked net to them and saw Gohan in all of his Ascended Super Saiyan glory. He was behind Cell and he shot a minuscule Kamehameha at him. It stunned him, but that was Goku and Vegeta needed before they heard 'NOW'S YOUR CHAAAAAAANCE!"

"RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" The two Saiyan's yelled as they finally expelled all their energy into the blast. It was so quick they didn't notice Gohan disappear or Cell being destroyed even to the last CELL. Not molecule or body. CELL. When they felt his energy vanish they finally let go and fell to the ground. They transformed back to normal.

"They did it…" The others realized "We're safe." Krillin and Piccolo said "Yeah looks like it buddy." Tien said.

And the shock of the day came…when they heard both Goku and Vegeta laugh. "We…We did it Kakarot. We avenged our sons." Goku smiled as he knew that Gohan had been avenged. "Yeah…yeah we did." He laughed.

And so the menace known as Cell had been destroyed. The Earth will rise and see the sunrise again once more. It has only it's heroes to thank. Especially Tien, Yamcha, Piccolo and Krillin. But most of all Goku and Vegeta who had risked their lives to save the Earth…and let's not forget Gohan…your presence on Earth will be missed. Farewell Son Gohan, may you have a safe journey ahead.