Chapter 3 – The Cell Games have begun!
Several days have passed since the events of the Frieza Attack alongside the intervention of Towa and Mira, with a shocking twist of a temporary alliance. Ever since the incidents, everyone went about their merry way during the preparation time; some trained with each other, some queried about Cell and who he exactly was. Unfortunately for the group, Goku had to depart a day after those events due to the deal he made with Fortuneteller Baba.
Trunks and Pomada kept a watchful eye over Towa and Mira, ensuring they weren't up to anything nefarious because after all; they were the ones responsible for the attacks on the entire group as well as messing with history itself. Piccolo and anyone with him kept an eye on Eliza as she still was a mystery to him; the acting wasn't working on him but for the sake of group stability he played along, but always ensured he was ready for when she made her true intentions known. Anyone who didn't stay around the camps setup at the Capsule Corp. after the events went into the town and explored what this version of Earth had to offer; whether it were restaurants, arcades or just anything in general. Each day passed by without any activity due to Towa no longer pulling any sneaky tricks.
The day had now come. The Cell Games Tournament was to go live today, and the fighters ensured they were ready for carnage. Once everyone had awoken, they would be treated to a bounty of food and refreshments cooked by the remaining Capsule Corp staff under Bulma, Dende and Mr. Popo's supervision. Varying foods of different qualities, tastes and looks were cooked for a multi-diverse party which was helpful to someone who didn't particularly enjoy a meat-only banquet. Vegeta, Gohan and Piccolo were discussing the latest events.
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Tell me, Gohan. Are you sure you're up to the task of defeating Cell again?”
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Well...”
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I'm not so sure he's ready. He hasn't been training ever since he focused on his studies.”
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H-Hey...”
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Which means the only ones who can stand a chance are us and those warriors.”
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They can definitely pull their punches, but Cell is another level.”
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Whatever happens, Cell is going to die. I'll make sure of that.”
Meanwhile in a dark shade away from prying eyes, Towa, Mira and the masked individual were discussing their plans.
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How goes the energy collection?”
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He's collected a very large concentration of energy from everyone since the Broly Janemba attack as well as whatever power Frieza unleashed in his Golden Form.”
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Good. Then our plan can finally come in motion. We just need to stick to our agreement and defeat Cell. Then we can truly make our mark to revive the Demon Realm.”
As well as this, Trunks and Pomada were also having a discussion between them.
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Are you sure we're ready for this?”
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Whoever these warriors are, I'm positive we can defeat Cell. However... Something about it doesn't seem right...”
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What do you mean, Trunks?”
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It's that Eliza. Something about her doesn't add up. Why does she know so much about him? Why does she bare the mark of him, as if she and him fought?”
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I don't know...”
Once everyone was sufficiently rested and stomachs have been filled, the group followed the Z-Fighters as they led the way towards Cell's Arena. To think he'd rebuild the same thing only to eventually destroy it again made no sense to the warriors, but they couldn't think about that as they had one mission and one mission only; to defeat Cell once and for all, and ensure peace brought back to Earth. Once the group had arrived at the destination, the Arena was before them:
Standing in the center of the Arena was none other than Cell himself with his arms crossed, smirking.
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Welcome, Ladies and Gentlemen to the grand Cell Games Arena. What do you think of our glorious battleground, hmm?”
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Same as usual; ugly.”
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Ah, Prince Vegeta. Good to see you again, tell me. How's your Spine?”
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Hmph.”
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And you, Trunks. I figured you'd of thrown the towel by now! Hung your head up high and called quits, but yet here you are! Stumbling into battle with a bunch of rag-tag misfits who think themselves capable.”
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Enough of your games, Cell!”
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Oh but there's someone I don't quite recognize! Gohan?”
Cell shouted as Gohan revealed himself in front of the group and in front of Cell.
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Oh I've waited for this day to come ever since I lost to you... Now, finally, I have the chance to write that wrong.”
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Cell... No matter how many times you find a way to come back, I'll always defeat you!”
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But is that really you, Gohan? There is something... different, about you. I can't quite put my finger on it, yet.”
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What do you mean, 'different'?”
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Clearly, your energy is diminished. I sense a lack of the same overwhelming power. You're definitely weaker. When I look at your face, I perceive a hint of the Gohan I fought before... But you're hardly the same person. There's no doubt about that.”
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Gohan's been skimping out on his training ever since he defeated you, Cell.”
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And there we have it... Your strength just isn't what it used to be, Gohan.”
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Well I've recently been training again so I'm not as weak as you think!”
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Enough with your excuses! I don't want any more disappointments! I was hoping for the chance to have a little fun before ending your life. You know, like broken bones and some bleeding. At least try to muster up some kind of strength you worthless little runt... Am I going to have to do what I did back then and take advantage of that little temper of yours!?”
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Enough! Cell, your time has come.”
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Oh? Hahaha! Clearly you're asking for more than you can bargain for, boy scout. Observe!”
Cell crossed his arms in front of his face in a blocking stance, then all of a sudden, multiple copies of Cell began to appear side to side of him! Four to be exact! They all began to speak one by one towards the group.
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But enough of all this nonsense.”
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It's time to take you all.”
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To Perfect University.”
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I'd say, take you to school.”
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But I think we're beyond the basics.”
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Doesn't that make it P.U?”
All four of them smiled as they all spoke towards Gohan and the group.
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And we love that you got that.”
All four Cell's then charged the group!
Cast:
@Yun Lee As
Eliza (Skullgirls) &
Cloe Walsh (No More Heroes)
@Jeremi As
Noi (Dorohedoro) &
Jedah Domah (Darkstalkers)
@Gummi Bunnies As
Miyao Mitake (Ciconia When They Cry) &
Enterprise (Azur Lane)
@Minerva As
Emily Kaldwin (Dishonored)
@Sark As
Colonel Yevgeny Borisovitch (Metal Gear Solid) &
Captain Charlie Nash (Street Fighter)
@Ver As
Naoto Kurogane (Blazblue)
@amwexia As
Fragile (Death Stranding)
@Crow As
Benjamin Kirby "Ben" Tennyson (Ben 10) & USS Eldridge (Azur Lane)
@Takumi As
Noah Collins (Rebirth) & Aiden (Lumine)
@Lucky As
Benjamin Kirby Tennyson (Live Action Ben 10: Alien Force & Race Against Time) & Jennifer Wakeman (My Life As A Teenage Robot)
@Crunch As
Jean Pierre Polnareff & Hol Horse (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
@Alex Azure As
Mason Moretti (OC) & Kaname Date (AI: The Somnium Files)
@York As
Ymir Fritz (Attack on Titan) & Artoria Pendragon (Fate/Grand Order)
@Kaykay As
Samrukh (The Black and White Avesta)