Joined Forces! A Life-or-Death Struggle!

It's over for you, Frieza!!

Guh?!

Uwoohhh!!

Gah!!!

HAAAAAAAAAA!!

Whew...

To think I'd end up in another era after finally defeating Cell...

Thanks to this "Tournament of Time" or whatever, I can't go two steps without getting dragged into a fight.

Uwaaaaah!!

Was that a child?! It came from over there...!

Hraaah!

Hey now, you think you can beat us with an attack like that, eh?

It's night-night for you, twerp!

Gyaaah!

Urg... Ugh... They're too strong...

(Who knew there could be people even stronger than Vegeta...! None of my attacks had any effect!)

Haa!!

Hngghh?!

Augh?!

Huh?!

Hey, are you alright?

Wait a minute... Are you Gohan, by any chance?

Y-You know about me?

Of course I do! Very much so.

You little...! How dare you get in my way!

Heh... Heheheh...! Looks like things just got interesting!

I've gotta take care of these guys first, Gohan!

Alright, that takes care of that.

Wow... You're really strong, sir! Thank you so much for saving me!

Not at all, I did what anyone would. I'm just glad you're not hurt.

Um, by the way, you said you knew me, but...just who are you exactly?

It's a bit of a long story... Anyways, you can call me Trunks.

...? Will do, Mr. Trunks!

...?!

W-What was that...?!

It came from over there! If I remember correctly, there's supposed to be a big town in that direction. Let's check it out!

Y-Yes, sir!

Looks like there's people running away from the town.

You're right... What's going on?

Hey, you two! Quit standin' around and get outta here! It's dangerous!

Oh, sorry!

Hey! Is that you, Mr. Yajirobe?!

Gohan? What're you doin' in a place like this? Go find somewhere safe!

Somewhere safe...? I'm sorry, I'm not quite sure what's going on...

Some powerful guy named Cell's on a rampage! He said he was gonna show off the power of his Perfect Form, then started going nuts!

Cell?! And he's already in his Perfect Form?!

Mr. Trunks, you know him?

Unfortunately, I do... Cell is an android that is extremely dangerous in that form.

So you already know? Good, that saves me some breath! Now let's hurry and get outta here!

...

I can't do that...

What?! You said he was extremely dangerous, didn't you?!

That's exactly why I can't just leave things like this.

I'm through running away when I have the strength to fight. Is there anyone still left in that town?

Beats me, I barely made it out alive myself. Some people might still be there.

If that's the case, I have to save them!

Mr. Trunks! I-I'm coming with you! I want to save the people there too!

Wha...?!

Do you hear yourself, Gohan?! That Cell guy's real powerful, right?! You'll be walkin' straight to your death!

Fighting powerful guys may be scary. But...

I don't want it to be like last time when I sat back silently as the Namekians were murdered!

Gohan...

(That's exactly the sort of thing he'd say... Even as a child, Gohan always fought for the sake of others...)

(But I know for a fact that Gohan as he is now is no match for Cell...)

(If we both lose our lives, there won't be anyone left to protect the people that managed to escape...)

!

Mr. Trunks...?

(Now I get why Gohan left me behind back then...)

...

There's no helping it, huh? Let's go.

Yes, sir! Thank you very much!

Gohan... I'm sorry.

Ugh...

Huh?!

Yajirobe, was it...? Um, could you please take Gohan with you?

W-What are you...?

...Fine. I'll take 'im with me until I find somewhere safe.

You look out for yourself, too, yeah? Don't do anything stupid out there.

I appreciate it.

It's about time I head out!

Gyaaaaaaaah!!

Heh, heh, heh... The fear on the faces of everyone trying to escape my power... Truly a sight to behold.

I was brought here right in the middle of the Cell Games, so I might as well let loose and enjoy myself.

CEEEEEELLL!!!

I won't let you terrorize civilians who can't fight back any longer!

Trunks...? It seems that you know of me.

Like you wouldn't believe... And I know that your power is no joke either...!

Is that so...? Then I presume that you're from a timeline where you've already lost to me.

You couldn't lay a finger on me before, yet you think you can stand against me all on your own now? I didn't know you had a death wish.

...!

Here's what I know: you were obliterated! Strong as you are, you're not immortal... And that's why I know I have a chance!

I was obliterated, you say...? Just drop the act already. You're embarrassing yourself.

SEE FOR YOURSELF IF YOU THINK I'M JUST ACTING...!

HAAAAAAAAA!!

I'M NOT FINISHED!!!

Haahhhh...huhhhh...

Heh, heh, heh... "A chance", was it?

Dammit...!

(I knew there was a huge gap between our strength, but I'm sure I've gotten a bit stronger since coming here!)

(I can't just rush in recklessly! I have to focus my power and finish him off in one go!)

(Wait...!!)

What's the matter? Keep daydreaming like that, and I'll take it as my cue to strike.

Hah!

Guh?!

Hyah!!

Gah!!

I like that you've got some bite, but at least give me a proper fight for my entertainment.

Guh... Ugh...!

(If Dad and Goku weren't enough, what makes me think I can do this by myself...?!)

Now then, let's see if you can handle this!

HAAAAAA!!

GRAAAAAH?!

Gahah...! Haah... Haah...!

Eeeeeek...?! A-Are you okay...?!

I'm alright... Hurry up...and evacuate, please!

Y-Yeah, okay...!

(My only option...is to fight! I'm the only one here who can!!)

I commend you for lasting this long, Trunks.

However, what do you think's going to happen next?

I'll rise again and stop you, no matter how many times I have to!

Cell! I won't stop until you meet your end!!

Hahh... Hahh...

Uwrooohhhh!!

Pathetic...

Haah!

Guwaaaah?!

Guh... I'm...not done yet...!

Hmm... Enough of this tomfoolery. You're being a pest, Trunks.

You know as well as I do that no matter how much you struggle, your chances of winning are nil.

And I've already grown bored of playing with you, so...

Time to pack it in!

Agh?!

Like hell...I'd give up...!

You...

If I give up here...you'll just start taking the lives of innocent people again!

And I won't let that happen...! Ever!

For all of the people who can't defend themselves, I will...

...fight until the very end!!

Draaaaaaaah!

Tch... What an utter fool you are.

I'll teach you the hard way that you can't defeat me with sheer willpower alone!!

T-This isn't looking too good...!

Time to die, Trunks!!

I won't let yoouuu!

Uwah?!

That voice...!

Hey, good job holding out by yourself...

Hah... Haah...

...Trunks.

G...Gohan...!!

(Is that really him...? The Gohan who taught me how to fight?! Yes...it is!)

Can you still move? Is it okay if I join you?

...!

O-Of course!!

Hmph, I was wondering who it was.

Gohan... But not one I fought before, it seems.

You're right, I'm not. I would have remembered fighting someone like you.

Tell me. Who are you?

I am known as Cell, the ultimate android.

(An android? So there's one like him, too...)

Now then, enough with the pleasantries. I need to repay you for your rude interruption earlier!

Here he comes!

Alright, here we go, Trunks!!

Yeah!!

HAAAAAA!!

RAAAAAAA!!

Are you two finished...?

Another person joining won't change a thing.

In the end, you're still outclassed!!

Guh?!

Hngh!

GRAAAAAAH!!

URAAAAAGH?!

Ugh... So powerful...

T-Trunks, how are you...holding up?

Haah... Haah... I'm...doing fine...

Gohan... I need you to listen to me...

...?

He has regenerative abilities that... allow him to instantly recover from fatal wounds...

So in order to defeat him...we have to completely eliminate him without leaving a trace...

I see... This guy's serious trouble...

Yeah...

His power is leagues above ours...

But that's exactly why...he's being careless!

We could exploit that...to catch him off guard...and defeat him with a full-power attack!

I'm sure...the two of us can pull it off...together!

Yeah, I agree!

...

Hey, Trunks... You've grown stronger.

...!

I'm not just talking about your power. You don't lose heart in the face of powerful opponents...

Wow. You're already a full-fledged warrior, aren't you?

Gohan...!

(I was wondering what would happen when I got dragged into this Tournament of Time...)

(But I never imagined I'd get to see Trunks grown up to be this strong...)

We're going to win, Trunks!

Of course, Gohan!

So this is where you've been hiding...

And whispering among yourselves, no less... Discussing an escape plan, perhaps?

Cell!!

We won't run away! We're going to defeat you!!

Daaaaaaah!!

Yaaaaaaah!!

HAAAAAAAAH!!!

Haa... Haa...! How about that...?!

It's futile...

Urk...!

I was hoping you'd entertain me a little longer. I must say I'm disappointed.

Your little self-motivating speeches have grown tiresome... They're doing nothing to stave off my boredom.

I'll send you straight to your grave with this next attack!

Rrgh!

Vanish into nothing, you pieces of trash...!

GRAAAAAAAAH!!!

!!!

Well, that was anti-climactic. I would have relished hearing you both scream as you met your demise.

UWOOOOHHHHH!!! WE'RE...

What?!

NOT DONE YEEETTT!

Gahaah!

You're both alive...?!

Trunks! Now!!

Got it! I'm putting everything on the line for this moment!!

URROOOOHHHH!!!

Gaaahhh!!

Let's finish this!!

Cell!!!

EAT THIIIIISSS!!!

THIS CAN'T BEEEEEE!!

Haah... Haah... Haaah... Haaah...

We... We did it...!!

Gohan! We did it...! We w-- Ack...!

T-Trunks! Gah...!

Haaahhhh... Guhhhh...

(Ugh... We beat Cell, but I can barely move my body anymore...)

...

Gohan...

What is it...Trunks?

There's still...one more thing...I want to do.

Can I ask you to keep me company...for a little while longer...?

Sure. No need...to ask me twice.

Huh?!

Finally up, are ya? You were out cold, so I didn't know what the heck to do.

Mr. Yajirobe...? Wha? Why did I lose consciousness?

O-Oh yeah, that's right! Cell! We have to beat Cell!!

You don't need to worry about that. He's already been defeated.

Defeated...? What happened...?

Oh, it must've been Trunks! Mr. Yajirobe, where's Trunks?

Well, here's the thing...

Yes, Mr. Yajirobe?

He definitely beat that Cell guy, but he's not here anymore.

What do you mean...?

He left you a message. *Ahem*

Gohan... I hope you can forgive me for leaving you behind to go fight Cell.

If we meet again one day, we'll definitely fight together.

Please take care of yourself, Gohan.

Do you think you could tell him that for me?

Fine by me, but are you two gonna be okay? Wouldn't it be better to rest up until Gohan comes to?

No, we must be going. ...Take care.

...

And there you have it. I'll fix you something to eat, so hang tight for a bit.

...Mr. Trunks...

I'll work hard! I'll keep getting stronger and stronger!

Maybe one day when we meet again, we can fight side by side!

So until then...

Please take care of yourself, too!