A Wonderful Life

By SomeRandomPerson648

Chapter 5: Trouble in Paradise

A/N: Hey all! So it looks like the story is finally going to kick off and turn from here, so I hope you enjoy!


In a spaced landscape, far from Hurcule City, Gohan sparred with both Videl and Goten

Goten sat on a small boulder a few yards away from Gohan and Videl. He wore an orange gi reminiscent to his father's and his brother's. His appearance as a whole was similar to Goku's when he was young, along with his happy-go-lucky attitude and innocent demeanor

"Hah!" Videl shouted as she dashed forward and directed a kick to Gohan's stomach, who simply held out his hand to block the attack. However, before the attack landed Videl flipped forward and jumped straight towards the sky. The momentum of the dash propelled her forward and she landed a few feet backwards from Gohan

"Take this!" She yelled as she turned around and began to throw barrages of yellow ki blasts at Gohan. The stunt caught him off guard as he regained his senses just before the Ki blasts hit him. He swatted some of them away with his right hand, but most of the blasts hit the ground, kicking up plenty of dust to surround him

"She's very crafty, maybe I can learn a thing or two from her" He thought as he calmed his mind and tried to sense Videl's energy. It was circling around him fairly quickly

Gohan brought his right shin up from the ground as a horizontal kick came flying from his right side. Just as the hit landed, however, Gohan leaped away from the dusty area to get a better view of the field. Only to see two purple ki balls floating around the area as the dust settled

"Eagle blast!" Videl yelled as she propelled both arms forward, each with a purple ki ball at hand. The attacks flew towards Gohan. But Gohan quickly prepared two simple ki balls on his left hand and tossed them at each purple ball, negating the attacks

"Damnit, I really had it that time, stop showing off your strength already and let me hit you!" Videl yelled, frustrated as she dusted off all the dirt on her clothes with her hands. She wore black shorts with black shoes, a white tank top with a pink undershirt. She had blue eyes with black hair, that was shaped in a bowl-like style

"Don't fret Videl, if I wasn't very strong, that whole attack would have been very bad for me." Gohan praised as he walked forwards

"Yeah Videl, you might even end up stronger than me! Luckily I'm a half Saiyan just like my brother." Goten said enthusiastically as he had his arms casually crossed behind his head

"A Saiyan? What's a Saiyan?" Videl asked with suspicious eyes at Gohan, who chuckled nervously as he flailed his arms around

"No-nothing, it's just something that my brother made up! Has no real meaning in the absolute! You know how kids imagine things, right Goten?!" Gohan asked his younger brother as he too realized the mistake and began to panic

"Ye-yeah, what he said!" Goten said as he laughed nervously, both brothers having the subtly of two bricks

"Rrrrrriiiight, anyway I'm going to my house real quick to wash up, see you guys in the Tournament." Videl said as she popped a capsule that contained a helicopter. She entered the copter and flew off towards the city

The World Martial Arts Tournament was today in a few hours and Gohan planned on going with Videl. He also thought about telling the team, but he didn't really have the phone numbers of Roshi or Tien. Still, he managed to tell just about everyone, even his dad

In the recent months Goku started to chat with Gohan through King Kai, which was pretty sudden for how important it was. Apparently Fortune Teller Baba also planned to gather energy for Goku to visit for a day, so as to not break the whole stay-dead-rule but he had to pass for important business with the Kais

It was a shame really, they could've fought together like old times, Gohan's really gotten into the fighting spirit over the course of the 7 years. But it would just have to wait for later

"That was close, I should really tell her about everything once we're at the tournament. I've also got to clean up and get a new gi. Hey Goten, let's go to mom's house real quick." Gohan said as he began to fly towards his house

"Race you there!" Goten said as he quickly flew past Gohan

"Oh you're on!"


After seven years of peace Vegeta was frustrated with the lack of decent fights. Training with his son that was equal in power was fun, but sparing was always simply a pass time and nothing more

His torturing of Cell was more of chore than a pass time now. Vegeta tried to have a reasonable conversation with Cell once or twice on good days, but gave up halfway frustrated by the tense silence and hateful glares. He had done too much to Cell for him to even consider talking to the creature, so much so that he wondered why he bothered talking in the first place

There was no point in trying to mend their relationship now, not to mention that he was still prone to a few 'bad days.' So why change from what was normal? It wasn't like Cell was going to spew their little secret

Vegeta's personality had calmed significantly from the brashness of the Cell games and it was Bulma to blame for this, living with a beautiful wife and two proud sons (one more than the other) had reduced him to a more humane character. He still retained his Saiyan ways, sure, but by now he grew attached to his Royal Family and was much less prone to senseless yelling

But he didn't hate it. He was now a lot more calm than what he originally was. With this change Vegeta started to feel a bit guilty for his ruthless subjugation of Cell, but not much, still seeing him as that gross bug that crawled along the floor wherever he went. That was in spite of the bug-man now being a few feet taller than him

Vegeta was currently walking along the halls of the lobby in the building when suddenly the doors opened to reveal Gohan wearing a gi similar to Kakarot's, a little torn. He was in Super Saiyan 2 form as he walked into the room but when doors closed behind him l he dropped the form and greeted Vegeta with a small wave

Kakarot, that damn Saiyan has always bested Vegeta ever since they met, even his brat for a short while. But now that he was dead, Vegeta was technically top dog, just above his son and Gohan. This also took in the fact that both Hybrid Saiyans knew Super Saiyan 2, but Vegeta was the hardest trainer around

It didn't matter anyway, all his time with his family made him stop whining about such things. That and his 'stress reliever' helped immensely in mellowing him out

"Father would be rolling in his unmarked grave if he found out how I am now. I'm starting to like such a placid life, but my blood boils for a death match!" He thought as he greeted Gohan with a small waving gesture

"Gohan, what brings you here today? Are you going to drop the brat over for another play date?" Vegeta said as Gohan chuckled and the two began to walk further into the building

"No Vegeta. In fact I am going to Bulma to see if she can give me a spare gi, this one is a little torn after training Videl all day. Geez she can really pack a punch now!" Gohan said as he rubbed the back of his head in a similar fashion that Kakarot does

"At least you keep yourself entertained. This life of peace is fine enough, but it's too boring. Sparring isn't the same as a heated battle to the death! If only there were some sort of way to distract myself..." Vegeta complained, imagining himself having a serious fight with Cell, maybe the Androids?

However, Gohan's eyes lit up. "You're just in luck! Videl is going to fight in the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament today. I'm also going and so is Krillin, 18 and 17. You can bring both Trunkses, 16 and Cell to participate, though I'm sure Cell wouldn't want to. You know...with how he usually behaves, it's still weird to have him around, at least he isn't causing trouble." Gohan said as he walked into the elevator

Vegeta contemplated this offer. He knew that no one would pose a threat to him other than his son, Gohan and the twins. But still, the ability to gain a prize was at least something to distract him. And he was also going to get Cell into the tournament, get him out of the house for once. He knew that it was a risk with his usual behavior, if Vegeta had a coin for every time he had to stop Cell from trying to kill himself up, he would be as rich as his wife! Still, he should get him to do something other than stay in the same empty room the whole time and mope

Vegeta was pretty sure 16 would prefer to stay in Capsule Corp and stare at the plants all day than cause harm to civilians

"Sure, I'll be there, along with both my sons and Cell. I'm going to win that prize and there's nothing to it!" He declared

"Cool, today's gonna be a really eventful day! Also my dad says that he sends his regards to you and your new family, he would come and visit, but apparently he's wrapped up in some trouble with the Kais as of late." Gohan said as the Elevator closed and left Vegeta to his own devices. Gohan often communicated with his father through King Kai's telepathy, that was a well known fact

Vegeta donned a confused expression for a short while. Come visit? Why not just use the damned dragon to revive him then?!

Whatever, he ignored the prospect and walked towards the guest rooms that now become the living quarters of his sons. He would accept a challenge from that fool any time of the year!

"Now that I realize, We should really think of something to call the grown counterpart of my son...like another name...Mirai? No, that doesn't sound right, and neither does saying Future Trunks every time I have to call upon him...maybe rename him? I'd finally have my chance to give him a true Saiyan name, like Okara." Vegeta thought to himself as he neared the hallway to the rooms

Both Kid Trunks and Future Trunks were messing around with a new toy that Bulma gave Trunks. It was called a 'Drone' or something

"Trunks!"

"Yes father/Yeah dad?" They both said, then looked at each other and looked back at Vegeta

"We should really fix that problem, it's very odd..." Future Trunks said as he returned the drone to his younger counterpart

"Yeah, it's really awkward when we're both in the same room..." Kid Trunks said as he put down the drone to the floor

"I mean both of you. We're going to participate in the World Tournament this year, and sure that they have an event for the kids. The twins and the short one are going too, and so are Kakarot's family so get ready." Vegeta said as he walked away and into Cell's room

"Alright, I can finally win something for once!" Kid Trunks said as he ran into the room and changed into his training gear. Maybe he could fight Goten there!

"Well, at least I can see some of the gang again, it's been way too long since we gathered for something." Trunks said aloud as he walked into his room to change


Cell was sitting next to the wall of his barren room, browsing through Frieza's memories

Although he liked to fantasize about his death, looking through memories were one of his three pass times, right besides attempting to kill himself, and getting roughed around by Vegeta. It was also getting increasingly harder to try and take his own life as Vegeta would always intervine. The more he tried it, the more elaborate his attempts at doing so were. But at some point, he just started to repeat past attempts

Yesterday Vegeta didn't even bother to beat him to near death as usual even though he was certain that he sensed his energy spike in anger at some point throughout the day, which was something that became more frequent as time went by. Cell was fairly pleased by this, there is only so much anger that you can throw before things get repetitive. Cell even noticed that Vegeta was becoming much more as a husband should, which was a strange sight if any

But scars don't heal overnight, and much less do his (but literally speaking he couldn't have scars, not only do his healing factor not allow this but things would also get complicated with the others)

As Cell was thinking the door opened, allowing light and Vegeta to enter, he crossed his arms as he stared at Cell. He didn't necessarily know how to talk to Cell, mainly because Cell never speaks. That and because Vegeta wasn't ignorant enough to be unaware of Cell's boiling hatred

"We're going to tournament you're coming with. We leave in five minutes." Vegeta said sternly before leaving the room and shutting the door

Cell sat in silence for a few more minutes before standing up and leaving the room. He then left for the lobby to wait for the rest of the damn family

As he waited 16 walked out from the hallway and into the lobby. 16 was aware of the Tournament, he overheard Gohan and Vegeta a few minutes ago. He stared at Cell as he usually does. Cell looked calm, in a malicious sort of way, he didn't exactly try to hide the fact that he held a grudge with the team, but 16 never understood why. Bulma never installed cameras in the Gravity Room, for Vegeta's privacy and so she doesn't waste effort in replacing the camera whenever Vegeta decides to shoot ki blasts. For all she knows, Cell and Vegeta train very often, which also explained why he was so strong, just as strong and his counterpart's second form in fact

There is a window for Vegeta to do something to Cell once they are inside, 16 has seen them go inside the Gravity Room together before, but Cell always looks a little scratched, but no major losses. Perhaps Vegeta to harsh in training him? That is 67% likely as it could explain the hatred. But it was 37% likely that it was simply his ties to Frieza and other past villains that made him dislike Vegeta

16 still was unable to figure out this sequence, even after 7 years of residing here. He just doesn't have concrete proof of anything bad happening, for all he knew they're just sparing...

"Vegeta is affecting you in a way, how is that Cell?" 16 asked plainly in his usual robotic voice as he stared at him. Cell had always grown tired of 16's constant intrusion, he was like a rat trying to get to the feed in Cell's eye

Just like everyone else, he doesn't care for Cell, especially since he's an Android. Not one person he knows cares about Cell, they tolerate him at best. They are judgemental, suspicious, and cruel people who only keep Cell alive for his uses. They all pity him for how low he is as a warrior and a person, which is something he himself does as well

There was nothing that 16, of all people, could do that would help his situation. What good could he do against a Super Saiyan 2? Or 17 and 18

Cell ignored 16 as he continued to stare at him, which was annoying for Cell. A few seconds later the rest of the Brief family joined

Vegeta was still wearing his blue jumpsuit with white gloves and white boots. Trunks wore a dark green gi with an orange belt and yellow boots. Future Trunks wore a black tank top with grey sweat pants and yellow boots similar to Kid Trunks'. Bulma wore a red dress and a yellow scarf around her neck, plus a pair of red high heels to top it all off. They looked like an odd family

"Alright 16 we're heading out, but I'm sure you figured that out by now. You're going to stay here and continue work around the building while I'm gone, alright?" Bulma said as everyone, including Cell, started to walk towards the door

"As you wish Mrs. Bulma. I shall complete tasks while you are at the World Martial Arts Tournament, Goodbye." 16 said as he waved his hand towards the group

"Bye 16!" said both Trunkses as the doors shut

"What are we waiting for? Onward!" Vegeta pressured as he sat in the family car. Everyone took their seats in the car except Cell, who already began to float behind the car. The car took off towards Satan City as Cell followed


Krillin and 17 were waiting with Marron outside of the apartment as 18 got dressed into her fighting clothes. Krillin had grown black, raven hair in the last few years, he decided to keep it as 18 said he looked good with hair

Krillin wore a white shirt with an orange vest around it, along with dark green pants, a black belt and simple shoes. 17 wore his Red Ribbon Army outfit from way back, except the RR was sewn out and he dropped the orange scarf. Little Marron wore a red shirt that fell to her knees, with small red socks and red ballet shoes

"So, how's the been job treating you lately 17? Rumor has it that the poaching's gotten worse." Krillin asked as he carried Marron over his shoulder

"Not much changed really, just more hunters appear now. My girlfriend has trouble keeping up with the numbers, but since I'm an Android, I don't have much trouble dealing with them. I made sure to break all their equipment last night so I could come here, it'll take them a day or two to fix that." 17 said casually as he leaned against the wall with his hands in his pockets

"I never did catch her name, could you tell me?" Krillin asked 17, he never told him, or anyone as a matter of fact, her name. That in itself was strange for him to talk about his personal life at all, that monologue alone was all he's heard all year

"Nah, I like to keep some things private. It's pretty boring to get into my life."

"Oh, that makes sense I guess." Krillin said as the door to the apartment opened, revealing 18 in her Red Ribbon Army outfit, minus the denme jacket

"I'm ready when you guys are." 18 said as she started to float over the floor. 17 did the same as Krillin held Marron tightly in his arms and he began to float too. The group then flew towards the direction of the tournament grounds

"So, who else is coming again?" 17 asked the pair as the wind blew softly against his body

"Gohan and his friend Videl are coming too. Possibly Vegeta, both Trunkses, Cell, 16 and Bulma. Though I'm not sure if Tien is coming. And Yamcha has a game in South City." Krillin informed the two, who'd gotten to talk to Gohan a few hours ago over the phone about the tournament

"Well I hope Cell is there, I really want to 'test his metal' in a fight." 18 said, getting a suspicious glance from Krillin and a smirk from 17

"And I'm pretty sure Videl and Gohan's relationship isn't going very far. You guys think they'll hook up soon?" 17 asked, which made 18 chuckle

"Probably not. That guy is still too young to pick up on clue. He probably doesn't even realize Videl is crushing on him, plus what can that girl see in him? She already has everything for just being the daughter of that fake, so maybe she just what's him for his fighting smarts." 18 commented

"Maybe, but one might never know with that Gohan. He really is just like his dad." Krillin added

"Or maybe it's something 'else' that she likes." 17 implied childishly, to which 18 smacked the back of his head


After an hour, everyone in the Z team arrived at the wonderful arena of the World Martial Arts Tournament. Vegeta and the group arrived first by car and walked towards the entrance of the giant park-like area

The Tournament outskirts were, in essence, a large space of carnival like grounds without any rides. Several stands sprinkled around the place, a few food courts, a couple of shops and small stores, and the large arena at the center as wide a few city blocks. Ahead of them was one of many booths labeled 'Tickets to the Tournament!' and next to it a large table with a poster labeled 'Participant's sign up sheet' followed by a large line of people

"I've been wondering if I could come here at some point, now I'm here and just, wow." Future Trunks said as he stared at the marvelous sight of the area

"I've seen better." Vegeta complained as he walked towards the sign up sheets. He skipped the line and was met with a few groans and some stares, he signed his name and signed in Cell's name too. Then Future Trunks signed his name as well, excusing himself nervously from the crowd

"Excuse me sir, but can I enter too?" Kid Trunks asked the man behind the table

"No, you're too young to participate. But there is a Youth Tournament going on before the adults. Sign ups over there." He pointed to another table with a few kids sorrounding it

"Oh sweet, thanks!" Trunks said as he ran to get in line

Cell was standing a few feet away from the group. He received many dirty looks from people around, mostly (and probably) because of his general appearance. Though Shenron erases the mental image of all of Cell's forms (the last one being remembered through images and videos through the internet), his hideous appearance still drew attention

One man in a bright pink shirt, red hat facing backwards and ripped jeans came up to Cell with a defiant attitude. "So, who the hell decided to birth this monstrosity huh?" The jerk, a small crowd gathering around the two and few even started to chuckle as the guy stared at Cell disapprovingly

"Not even in the open can I find SOME sort of calm, these humans are the worst to interact with." Cell thought as he ignored the people and continued to have his arms crossed with his eyes closed

"So you think you're a tough guy eh? Or are you just too scared to face me like a man, if you are one that is." The guy said as the crowd grew, it was interesting how much people gawked at the sight of a hideous creature

Vegeta and Future Trunks were in the back of the crowd as Kid Trunks and Bulma left to for one of the food stands. Both father and son stared intently to see how the interaction will pan out. Cell was calm, yes, down to a very ominous level. However at any moment he could lash out, but it was unlikely, especially since he's at the risk of dying by the hands of the Saiyans and Half Saiyans in the Z team at any given moment

The guy suddenly leaped forward and threw a very lazy punch to Cell's chest, but to everyone's suprise (Except Future Trunks and Vegeta) it did nothing. The guy was surprised by this and threw yet another punch, to the same effect

"What the hell!" The guy said as he flailed his arms around towards Cell. Everyone in the crowd had gasped at the toughness of Cell, it was very scary for the bystanders, but no one decided to voice their opinion

"What are you! You freak!" He said as he stopped punching Cell. But once he stopped, Cell quickly jolted his arm and wrapped his hand around the guy's neck, choking him. Vegeta and Future Trunks tensed up as they began to take up subtle fighting positions.

Cell moved his hand inwards to bring in the person closer to his face, eyeing the weak, pathetic human

"You don't deserve my time." Cell spoke very quietly to the man's ear as he threw the man to the side and began to walk away

"You're a freak!!! You won't ever fit in you green bastard!!!" The man cursed angrily as he laid on the floor cradling his neck. But Cell only continued to walk forward through the crowd as they backed away from Cell's path

Vegeta and Trunks followed Cell in silence and glanced at each other in concern. That was a very disturbing sight to watch, Cell certainly had the upper hand. It was a good thing that he's much more reasonable than the other Cell, or at least more aware


After a few minutes 17, 18, Krillin and Marron made it into the area and met up with Vegeta and his family. Eventually Gohan, Chi-Chi, Goten and Videl appeared and met with the rest of the team

Soon everyone was in separate sub groups socializing. 18, Bulma, and Chi-Chi were talking about parenting as 17, Krillin, Future Trunks, and Vegeta talked about the boredom of 7 years of peace. Vegeta even contributed to the conversation by bragging about the power of Super Saiyan 2. He had become a more bearable person, but his ego was still strong. Kid Trunks and Goten walked around the area, causing mischief everywhere

Soon Piccolo made it to the area aswell and joined in Gohan's introduction of the Z team to Videl. She was still weirded out by the group that consists of an alien slug person, an alien warrior and the half breeds, three Androids and the remains are martial artists. What a strange group indeed

After a while everyone went to the food court to chow down on some much needed food. It was surreal for Videl to see The Saiyans and Half Saiyans eat so much food! They ate enough to satisfy a whole stadium, and Vegeta, both Trunkses, Goten and Gohan where eating it all! Gohan wasn't lying when he said Saiyans eat a lot

17 and 18 were both eating a small cheeseburger along with Marron. It was cute to see the three bite into their food at the same time

Cell and Piccolo were standing on separate walls, brooding. The rest of the fighters were waiting for the Saiyans to finish

"You've got some strange friends Gohan. Everyone except Trunks, other Trunks, Goten, Krillin, Marron and you, use to be enemies of your dad. What happened to your dad anyway? I haven't seen him in all day." Videl asked, the young man in question stuffing his face with his orange Gi and golden-yellow hair (he wasn't keen on dropping his disguise around the many passing cameras)

"He-" He said before swallowing everything in his mouth. "He died seven years ago, while fighting Cell, well not this Cell but another but the one from the T.V. He was gonna visit but King Kai said this morning that there is trouble in Otherworld, so he's reciving special training from the Kais there."

"I'm having a hard time believing that, even with your friends from outer space. And you being from outer space..."

"It is pretty hard to believe, but at least you can't say I didn't tell you." Gohan responded as he took a few more spoonfuls of soup before pushing away yet another plate. "I'm stuffed." Gohan assessed happily

"I'm full too" Goten exclaimed as he got up from his seat slowly, holding his stomach a bit

"That was great!" Both Kid and Adult Trunks said in unison, pushing more plates into the large stack, followed by Vegeta

"Then it's time to stop twiddling our thumbs and go to the tournament already." Piccolo declared and walked away from the tables along with everyone else


The group was walking slowly towards the main tournament grounds. Future Trunks and Krillin were both lagging behind the main group talking, and Cell was a ways behind them

"Man I still can't believe you grew hair Krillin. I didn't even know you could." Future Trunks said

"Yeah, I've always had the ability to, but kept myself bald. 18 says I look good though." He said as he looked over to see 18 and 17 holding Marron while chatting

But for some reason Krillin had a passing thought came to him, one of suspicion

"I really want to 'test his metal' in a fight." Krillin remembered and looked back at Cell, who was only half paying attention to where he was going

It bugged Krillin, for some reason, that 18 specifically mentioned Cell before the tournament. To Krillin it felt like there was something going on between the two, not to mention 17 smirked when she said it. There was an implication there that he was able to half pick up on, but what was it she really meant?

Did it have to do with the other Cell? Surely she wasn't going to get her revenge on an innocent person because he looked like the other Cell...the one who absorbed her brother...and her

"I should ask Trunks, maybe he'll know." He thought, seeing as how the two lived in the same building

"Hey Trunks."

"Yeah Krillin?"

"Have you ever noticed something...off about 18" Krillin whispered to Future Trunks, trying to word his sentence right.

Trunks frowned as he gave Krillin a side glare

"Everything is 'off' about 18, Krillin. What're you talking about?" Trunks asked in a whisper

"For some reason both 17 and 18 are really eager to fight Cell, but I don't like the way look at him sometimes. You think they have a grudge against him or something?" Krillin asked with worry, but mostly sounding as though even he couldn't believe himself

"I don't know, 16 already has a head start on that investigation. He thinks that maybe 17, 18 and my father are bullying him or something but even he's not sure. But now that you mention it, maybe it has to do with other Cell." Trunks answered Krillin, to his disbelief. So his suspensions weren't entirely misplaced? Although it wasn't certain, the fact that someone else, 16 especially, has the same suspicions are worrying enough

"Well, at least I'm not the only one who suspects that something is off." Krillin said as he looked back towards Cell, then back at 18 and Marron. Krillin had luckily only seen the few sights of 18 at her evilest, he could only hope that she had nothing to do with anything inhuman...for their daughter, and for himself...


"Is everything prepared my liege?" A mysterious figure asked as it bowed towards a smaller black figure. The area was dark, the only source of light was a small crystal ball in the middle that shined a faint white light

"Yes, all we have to do is wait till those two idiots do their job and come back with the energy." The dark figure said as it looked into the sphere shaped orb that shifted to reveal the image of the World Martial Arts Tournament grounds

"There are soo many loyal servants just BEGGING to be enslaved, even the Supreme Kai has joined in the fun!" The figure said as the image of a purple figure in a strange dark green suit with mint green sleeves and a red figure in blood red clothing with cherry red sleeves were in view