Part 4, Chapter 3: Super Warriors, Assemble!

Gaaaaah?!

Cabba!

Is that all you've got?

Ack!

H-He's so strong...

Nothing but trash as far as the eye can see. You weaklings seriously plan on entering the Super Cell Games?

Brat over there, you better not disappoint me. Heh heh heh!

Gohan! You okay?!

Shallot...!

The brats from the other area, huh. Looks like Cooler didn't put you out of your misery.

...! Cooler?! So you're one of Cooler's allies?!

Ally? Don't be ridiculous...

If you're so curious, how about I tell you this.

Unlike Cooler, I ain't sittin' around waitin' for the games to start...

You see, every being on this planet is my prey! I'll crush every last one of you with my own hands!

Tch!

(Dammit, I knew before the fight, but this guy really is strong!)

Hmph. Is that it?

I guess I was right in assuming that the brat in purple was the only one of you worth my time.

What did you say?!

Show me your TRUE power, brat! Show me how you once defeated Cell!

...!

Does he know about Super Saiyan 2?!

...Fine. If you want to see it that bad!

Stop right there!

?!

Now who's here?!

Let us blossom and let us sing out! The song of love and victory!

Brianne! Brianne! Bri-bri-anne! Happiness to one and all! I send you my love!

Ribrianne!

San-san! Ka-kun! San-ka-kun! The thunder of the wild! The roar of love!

Kakunsa!

Su-su! Su-ro-su-ro! Su-su-ro-su-ron! The strike of love! With dreams and magic!

Rozie!

The warriors of love have arrived!

...

......

............

Tch. More weirdos...?!

Teehee! Sorry for the wait my lovelies! The warrior of love, Ribrianne is here!

...

...I'm sure I'll regret asking but what exactly are you here for?

To deliver love to all, of course! There's no love in your methods!

What?

L-Love?

Love is something that everyone deserves!

I won't let you steal the Super Cell Games' love before it even starts!

The Super Cell Games'...love? What the heck are you talking about?!

The Super Cell Games ARE love!!

...

Ribrianne...

C-Could you perhaps be more specific? Such that we...norm-I mean average people, might understand?

I...I don't think it's a good idea to encourage them, Zahha... Let's let this one go...

I don't have time for this idiocy... I'm outta here.

H-Hold it! You're running away?!

I've simply lost interest. Do whatever you want...

He's gone...

I guess not even someone like him can fight after something so...strange.

Teehee! I guess our love got through to him!

Yeah, I... I guess it did...? Scary....

Are any of you darlings hurt?

Umm... Who are you guys?

Hehe, we are... the Maidens of Love!

Brianne! Brianne! Bri-bri...

WAIT! Wait, we er...already got that. So you and your...team, will be fighting in the Super Cell Games as well?

So impatient! But very well... Yes, we will! We shall deliver righteous love to all in the Super Cell Games!

So... Putting that love stuff aside, what you're saying is, we're enemies.

Fear not, we have no intention of fighting you here.

We won't be hunting any prey until it's declared open season. We fight fair, unlike some.

If that's so, allow me to thank you. You saved us.

...A-Alright! With that settled, we'll be on our way. We need to...to heal our wounded! Yes! Farewell!

Why is Zahha in such a hurry? Does his stomach hurt or something?

He probably just wants to cut the conversation short and get out of here!

There sure are a lot of...fearsome opponents entering the Super Cell Games...

You mean the big guy? Or the "Maidens of Love"...

I'm still dazed from how those love lunatics showed up like that all of a sudden...

We were in such a pinch and I was all pumped and ready to go, but that all got blown out the window...

Yeah... It's like the tension was totally drained out of me.

Putting their love act aside... Those ladies really were something else.

Yeah, they're definitely another enemy to watch out for.

But still... I've never been so confused in my life...

Well, for the time being, we need to take care of the remaining Cell Jrs.!

That, and we have to get Cabba and the others back to the city to heal their injuries.

How are your injuries?

They don't hurt at all! Your healing magic sure is something!

You're Zahha, right? We owe you.

Not at all. This was all due to a miscalculation on my part. It wouldn't be right to do any less.

I can't believe Cell made kids... Wonder if the Cell we know can do that.

Huh? This was your first time seeing the Cell Jrs.?

Yeah, what about it?

I mean you must have fought the Cell Jrs. back in your own time, right?

Ah, that's what you're getting at.

The Cell Games... I mean, not the ones from this era but the ones from where we're from...

Anyway, Tien, Krillin, and I were just about to rumble at the Games when we got sent here.

You guys are from that time?!

So you three are from the beginning of the Cell Games and Gohan is from after the Cell Games.

Seems like you're from the same timeline, but at different points.

Rhhg... This is way too complicated!

Wait, Gohan! What are the results of the Cell Games we participated in?

That's right! I heard Hercule defeated Cell in this timeline, but there's no way that's true!

Um...well...

Gohan, you don't have to answer. Krillin, Yamcha, we probably shouldn't ask about that.

What! How come? Aren't you curious about who defeated Cell? Come on, was it Goku? Vegeta? Oh, maybe Trunks?

...

Isn't that something we should experience on our own once we return to our time?

Shouldn't we be happy enough knowing that Cell was defeated here?

Tien...

Very true. That story is long past here. Our problem now is the new Cell that's appeared.

New? What do you mean by new? Didn't he come from a different era as well?

Let me tell you what we know.

You're kidding right? The original Cell was strong enough!

We won't stand a chance against him!

So what will you do? Run? I thought you lot were made of sterner stuff.

Zahha's right. I'm not gonna give up without a fight!

Well then, I have a proposal to make.

How do you feel about fighting alongside our team in the Super Cell Games?

So, we arranged with Tien and the others to team up during the Super Cell Games... then we parted ways and...

Finally done scheming?

...! Dad?!

(No, he just looks like him...?)

Hey, Bardock! Welcome back!

What do you mean, "Welcome back"? We're not friends. I don't need a welcome every time you see me.

I already told you I have no intention of building rapport with you. I'm just stopping by.

There's only a few days until the Super Cell Games. If you have time to talk, you're better off using it to train!

Shallot! I guess you're good enough for sparring. Fight me!

What do you mean "good enough"? You think you can just come here and run your mouth like that?!

Fine! I'll fight you! I'll make you eat your words!

Is there really nothing we can do about these two?

Ha ha ha...

Bardock, was it? He might be a bit wild, but he seems to be pretty tuned in.

You think so?

"Finally done scheming?" That's what he said just now, right?

If he really did just get here, he wouldn't know we were talking to Tien and the others.

He waited until we were done talking to them.

Hmmm. So he's just not very upfront about what he's really thinking.

What I'm more surprised about is how much he looks like my dad.

I got a bit excited that I might be able to meet my dad from a different era.

...

Ha ha ha! I guess I shouldn't complain.

There's no need to hide your pain. You're strong, but you're far too young to be away from your father.

I'm sure you'll meet him. It's Goku after all.

Perhaps you'll meet the Goku who's surpassed even your current strength. The strongest in the universe.

My...current strength...?

What's wrong, tired already? You telling me that's the best a Super Saiyan can do? Ha!

Tch! Not in a million years! And even if I were tired, I'd still be able to take you down!

So, your dad passed away while fighting against Cell...

That's why you want to meet another era's Goku?

Yeah... I know it's selfish, but with this interdimensional mess we're in, it doesn't seem so crazy...

So you really didn't know.

What?

Gohan? Gohan is that you?!

...?! This voice...!

No way! D-Dad?!

...?! Who is that Saiyan?!

Goku, what's up! It's been awhile.

Man, Beerus was watching me like a hawk! He kept saying not to do anything unnecessary.

But I guess he and the rest of them had something they needed to look into, 'cause they all left!

Lord Beerus, the guy that's always using Jaco and I as errand boys, is looking into something himself?!

I bet he hasn't even noticed I'm gone! Nothing wrong with paying a visit every once in a while. Heh heh heh.

...

As you can see, Gohan, despite what he's gone through, Goku is alive and well in this era.

You're still so small, Gohan! Oh man, this sure does take me back!

B-But....how?! When Cell was going to self-destruct, you...

Ahh, so you're from that time. It's a long story, you see...

Well then...

Shallot, if you're going to keep fighting with Bardock, why not move away a bit.

This is a father and son's heartfelt reunion. Let's give them a moment to themselves.

Hm? Oh, right... If you say so.

So that's Gohan's father? He looks a lot like me...

Hey, Bardock! We gotta move! Let's get out of here!

That's all for me today. You do whatever you want.

What? You're done already?! How selfish can you get?!

...

Nothing but trash as far as the eye can see. You weaklings seriously plan on entering the Super Cell Games?

Gah! What good am I if I can't...

Huh? Cabba?

Master!

I was wondering where you went after your injuries healed. What are you doing here?

Training of course! There's not much time until the Super Cell Games.

You're pretty eager for this, huh! So how's training coming?

That's a good question... It's not...

Hey, hey, hey. You're supposed to say it's coming along great! Don't sound so depressed!

...

(Not that I can blame him. With all these strong players entering the stage it's hard not to feel down.)

(That's exactly why, now more than ever, I need to act like his Master!)

That settles it! Cabba! How about going a round with me? Show me what you got!

With me? Isn't it better if you fight Gohan? It'll be more beneficial for you, after all.

Gohan is, uh, having a heartfelt reunion, or whatever you call it!

A heartfelt... reunion?

Plus, what good am I as a Master if I don't help you train!

Master!

Thank you! I won't waste this opportunity!

*pant* *pant*

For someone who wasn't very confident, you did pretty well!

Over the past couple of days I've become aware of my weaknesses, and I've decided I have to overcome them!

Perfect! I expect nothing less from my student! Let's go another round!

Glad to see you're motivated.

Zahha! Gohan also! You guys wanna spar too?

Indeed, I was hoping to re-evaluate everyone's strength before heading into the Super Cell Games.

Also, while there are circumstances preventing him from participating in the games, I've had our friend here come along.

Yo!

Goku!

Lord Beerus can't complain too much about helping us spar a little, right?

Shallot, I heard you're working on getting to Super Saiyan 2 with Gohan.

Yeah, but I'm not sure the training is really clicking...

Don't sweat it! You've already learned to maintain Super Saiyan in such a short amount of time!

If that's not progress, I don't know what is!

...So? Are we gonna fight or what?!

Dad, wait!

Haaaa!

Woah...!

I...

I thought I was never going to be able to train with you again...!

I wanted to show you, in person, the strength I used to defeat Cell!

...I'd like that, Gohan. Show me what you can do!

This goes for Goku too, but it's been a while since we last fought, right Zahha!

Heh, I did tell you I'd win the next time we battled. Prepare yourself, Shallot!

Alrrright! Let's get this party started! Give me everything you've got!

I have to hand it to you, Shallot, I'm impressed!

Right back at you, Zahha! You've gotten a lot stronger!

You guys have raised the bar! Soon even my Super Saiyan form won't be enough to keep up with you!

(What's he saying?! He's only using Super Saiyan and he hasn't even broken a sweat!)

Alright, I think I got a good idea of where everyone is in terms of power.

Gohan, you've gained your share of battle experience since landing in this time too!

You're even stronger now than when you beat Cell, I'm sure!

There's no way you guys'll lose! Keep your heads high and end the Super Cell Games once and for all!!

Got it!

Oh yeah, one more thing. Er...Cabba! I heard you're training to become a Super Saiyan too!

Y-Yes, sir! But it's not going so well...

Don't you worry about that! I have a reeeal good feeling that you'll become a Super Saiyan pretty soon!

Huh? What do you mean by that?

What gives? You seem pretty sure of yourself.

Heh heh heh!

Whatever, let's go another round! Everyone's on board, right?

Yes! Of Course! I'll train until my body gives out!

You can still fight?! You're becoming more and more like Shallot every day... Try not to pick up his bad habits though, won't you?

Ha ha ha! Good luck, you guys!

We have two more days until the Super Cell Games... Supposing we use tomorrow to rest...

It's about time we discuss our strategy for the games too. Today we should pair up with that in mind and spar.

Strategy? That sounds like way too much work.

Hey there, listen up! This is important!

Ha ha ha... Zahha, so what's our strategy?

A blitzkrieg, so to say. There's no need to fight everyone in the games. We are not there for a trophy anyway.

Our goal is to take down Cell while we're at it. Nothing more, nothing less!

The longer it gets dragged out, the more exhausted we become. That's why this is our best option.

That...makes sense.

It only gets more difficult from here. We can't all attack Cell at once. We need to decide who fights him.

...Gohan, you will fight Cell, one on one!

...One on one?!

W-Wait! What the heck are the rest of us gonna be doing?!

Everyone else will be fighting with the rest of the enemies.

...!

I know we've all been training, but we'll only get in Gohan's way as we are now.

That's why I want to make it so Gohan can focus solely on his fight with Cell.

...

Allow me to do what little I can to help.

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#16! You're all fixed!

Thanks to you and Cabba. Of course, Bulma as well. Thank you.

Man am I beat! That Dr. Gero sure did develop one hell of a complex machine!

Bulma! Why are you talking on the communicator? Come over here!

As much as I want to, #16's repairs completely wiped me out. I'm going to *yaaawn* bed...

Good luck... Zzzzzzz...

Hey, Bulma!

Let her sleep. She put a lot of work into my repairs.

It looks like you're about to spar. Mind if I join in to test myself?

By all means. I'd been hoping to gauge your abilities. I'm glad you made it in time.

Let's get started!

That's enough. I think we've got an idea of #16's strength now. It's incredible!

So this is the result of Dr. Gero's technology and Bulma's fine tuning. Their work is commendable.

With #16 back, I think Zahha's strategy might work.

We'll all do our part and make sure nothing gets in the way of Gohan and Cell's fight!

Gohan and Cell's fight...

(Dammit! I wanted to crush Cell myself!)

(But it's no use complaining... Hurts to admit it, but I'm just not on Cell's level...yet...)

You don't look too happy. Frustrated you won't be able to fight Cell?

Hmph. It's not like I need to look happy all the time.

I understand how you feel, but Gohan is our trump card right now...

I know that! I've already learned the hard way!

I'm not going to get in anyone's way this time. I'll stick to the plan!

I mean, there's a bunch of other strong guys aside from Cell showing up, right?

I'll give Gohan the fight this time, but that doesn't mean I won't use the games to get even stronger!

Heh. That's the spirit.

(Shallot's finally able to naturally hold conversations while being a Super Saiyan.)

(Regardless, that's not nearly enough to defeat Cell. I wasn't wrong in making Gohan our trump card, but...)

Hey, it looks like you've gotten pretty used to staying Super Saiyan, Shallot! Just one more step!

Really?! Heh heh... I guess pretty soon I'll be able to go Super Sai...

The thing is, it isn't something you can get just with more training...

What?! Then what the heck am I supposed to do?!

Gohan broke through during his fight with Cell when his emotions were off the charts.

So, maybe when you're out there giving it your all in the Super Cell Games, you'll break through too.

(It's not unthinkable that he could... Gohan is our trump card, but Shallot might be the ace up our sleeve...)

(We'll have to wing it, I guess. At the very least, Shallot might have that ability somewhere inside of him.)

We should reach the spot Cell designated soon.

We're not going to lose! We can do this!

Yeah!

(It's all or nothing. I gotta surpass Super Saiyan in this battle.)

(If not, I'll be left in the dust...)

(Their power is so unreal that I don't stand a chance as I am now.)

(I have to go Super Saiyan 2 in this fight!)

Ha! What are you making that face for?

Bardock?!

Trying to use your brain? If you were a real Saiyan, you'd just be looking forward to the fight!

Tch... You sure are a fan of showing up and running your mouth.

...! Is that...?!

This is the Cell Games arena!

Hey, Gohan!

Krillin, Yamcha, Tien! This...

Yeah, it's the same exact arena.

Just as you say, it's exactly the same as before. A little lacking in originality I know, but so be it.

...Cell!

The purpose of the Super Cell Games is as I announced to the world on TV. However... That's not to say I don't have other, personal goals in mind...

What goals...?

Gohan, this is where I will challenge you.

It will be my first taste of revenge, you could say. For that purpose, I made the arena the same as the last one.

...

Cell, I expected more from you. I can't believe you'd go out of your way to recreate a stage just for that.

This is a battle royal, right? Nobody's going to fit into that arena.

It's important to set up the right mood, wouldn't you agree? It stirs up one's fighting spirit. Heh heh heh.

Just as we thought, those two are on Cell's team!

And...

Brianne! Brianne! Bri-bri-anne!

San-san! Ka-kun! San-ka-kun!

Su-su! Su-ro-su-ro! Su-su-ro-su-ron!

Uh, WHAT are they?

Did they take a wrong turn on the way to a superhero convention or something?!

I'm getting flashbacks to the Ginyu Force...

...

Hey, Zahha, you okay?

Just a bit faint...don't worry about me. There are other teams appearing.

Wow! There're so many people here I haven't seen before!

I know this! This is called an arena! It looks like the World Tournament!

Whaddaya mean looks like it? You've never even seen the World Tournament arena!

Yeah well...neither have you, Trunks! We got sent here before we could join...

Ah, who cares! This looks way more fun than the World Tournament!

I guess... I really wanted to see my dad at the World Tournament though...

It's those kids!

Friends of yours?

Well, it looks like it's time to get things started. Before we begin, allow me to...

Hold on! Hold on! Hold on!

Hm?

Hold on! Hold on! Hold on!

Who's that?!

Hmph! I've never seen so many amateurs in one place!

No need to gang up on these rookies. I'll take 'em all on by myself!

Cell, you and your buddies are going down...

Prepare to lose, chumps! To Hercule! The Martial Arts World Champion! Bwa ha ha ha!

Listen up, villains! You may have frightened the world with your fancy tricks, but you haven't scared me!

No good sayin' sorry now, Cell. Allow me to show you what the real deal is!

... Before we begin, allow me to...

HEY!! Don't ignore me!!

Ngh! How dare he?! You deaf or something?!

Oh I get it, you're scared of me! Heh heh heh! Hey everyone! He's scared! Haaa ha ha ha!

Hey, shut your mouth, old man! Who even are you? This is not some playground game!

O-Old man?!

Heh heh. Now this is a surprise!

Who knew there'd still be some country bumpkins floatin' around not knowin' the number one world champ!

I'm still active in THIS era, right? I saw me on TV!

Shouldn't matter none what era it is! The champ is timeless!

I'm the Martial Arts World Champion! That means I'm the strongest man on Earth! The one and only Hercule!

Errr...

(He doesn't smell strong at all... He's just your run-of-the-mill old man.)

(I got them! It's going just as planned! I just have to keep this up!)

Why aren't the TV stations here yet?

What in the world is the me from this era doing?

He could one-hit KO these guys! Left-right goodnight! ...Does he have diarrhea or something?

Old man, I'm only gonna say this once. You're seriously better off going home!

Wh-What? ...Oh I get it!

...?

You... You're one of Cell's underlings! If you think you can fool me with your psychological mind-tricks, think again!

Are you off your rocker?! I ain't with Cell!

That devilish look in your eyes... There's no doubt about it! You're one of Cell's henchmen!

Nrrrgh someone please do something about this guy!

You know what, kiddo? You can be my warm up for my Cell fight! Face my wrath!

Seriously. Please stop...

It's no use begging for your life now! Take this! DYNAMITE KICK!!

Ugghh...!

I-I barely touched him! Hey, old man? You still alive?!

He's fine. His heart hasn't stopped. He's fainted is all.

Haha...ha... Good to hear...

But we shouldn't just leave him here. Let's leave him safely behind a rock.

Now, with that nuisance disposed of... It's time! Let the Super Cell Games begin!