Author's Note: In this chapter, both 18's are up to mischief as they go to Hercule's house to get the 100 million zeni he owes the 18 of this timeline. Meanwhile, Shin and Baba arrive, and show everyone the unthinkable...Mirai Cell (Imperfect Cell, in this fanfic) becomes perfect!! Also...I decided to give Tien and Launch/Kushami equal billing as primary characters. It's now officially half a K&18 fic, Tien&Launch/Kushami fanfic, and Videl&Gohan fanfic, too. Here we go.
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The next day, Mirai 18 was spending some time with Marron. She felt unusually happy with her. Mirai 17 and the others were amazed at how motherly she was becoming. Marron was just as happy with Mirai 18 as she was with her mother.
Mirai 18: (plays with Marron) Now, up in the air you go, Marron...just like an airplane. (picks Marron up, and pretends she's an airplane)
Marron: WWWHHHEEEEE! This is fun! You're so much like my mommy.
Mirai 18: You really think so?
Marron: (smiles) I know so.
Mirai 18: (puts Marron down gently, and cries) That's...the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me. I love you, Marron...as if you were my own daughter. (And, in a way, you are.)
Marron: I love you, too.
Mirai 17: Would you look at that? 18's changing right before my eyes. It's almost as if...by coming here...she's found a missing piece of herself...and is finally whole.
18: Yeah. I agree, Mirai 17. (smiles warmly) I guess we're linked, in a way. I knew you guys would see the error of your ways, if you came here.
Mirai 17: Maybe you're right, 18. Something like this...makes me remember how happy I was when our mom played with us. I'm usually too much of a man to admit stuff like this, but it seems I can show what I'm feeling in front of you. You're my sister...even though we're from different worlds...I can still confide in you.
Launch: Aww...that's so sweet.
Tien: It sure is.
Mirai 17: What was that?!
Tien: Nothing...nothing at all.
Launch: I was just thinking about my sister. Hasky and I have gone a long way since we robbed banks and such...
Goku, who was watching Mirai 18 play with Marron, turned around and gaped when he heard Hasky, the ex-master thief, was in reality Launch's sister.
Goku: SAY WHAT?!?! (looks at Launch in disbelief) Hasky...the master thief...IS YOUR SISTER??
Launch: Yeah. I thought you knew, Goku.
Goku: Nope. That's news to me.
Launch: Hasky and I have always been there for each other. Want me to tell you how we became the president and vice-president of Launch's Delivery Service?
Goku: Sure.
Tien: Yeah. You never told me that.
18: I'm interested.
Mirai 18: Me, too.
Marron: I love a good story!
Krillin: Goku, where's Gohan and Goten?
Goku: They're with dad. He's telling them about his days as a Saiya-jin war hero. Mirai Gohan and Videl are there, too.
Krillin: Ok. I won't disturb them, then.
Goku: Thanks, man.
And so, Launch began her story.
Launch: Hasky and I are twin sisters. I know it doesn't look that way, when I'm me...but it becomes evident when I sneeze. Ever since I can remember, we've always been helping each other out. Hasky taught Kushami, my alter ego how to be a good thief, and I taught her how to have fun every now and again. One day, right after General Blue's ill-fated attack on this place, the phone was ringing. I answered the phone, and was surprised to hear my sister's voice.
Launch: (hears the phone ring) I'll get it. (picks up the phone) Hello. Kame House. This is Launch speaking.
Hasky: Hello, Launch. I need your help.
Launch: HASKY? I haven't heard from you since I gave you the number for this place. What's up?
Hasky: It finally happened, sis. I was arrested a couple of days ago.
Launch: You were arrested? I guess it was a matter of time. You've done plenty of bad things as a mercenary for the Red Ribbon Army.
Hasky: I know...and I'm sorry. Listen up. My trial's coming in a week. I want you to be there, as part of the jury. I think...it's time I paid for my crimes.
Launch: That's the best thing I ever heard you say. I'll be there.
Hasky: Thanks. Good bye, sis. I'm proud of you.
Policeman: (heard on the phone) Hasky, your five minutes are up.
Hasky: Yes, sir. (hangs up)
Launch: (hangs up as well) This jury duty seems to be really important. I'm going to make it a point for both of my halves to remember it.
Goku: What happened next?
Launch: Well...After you, Krillin and Bulma came with that diamond, I guess...my other self snatched it, and flew off. She didn't forget about the jury duty, though...and, she was ready to use the diamond as bail...however...Hasky refused. For some reason...I'm able to remember everything about this.
Kushami: Alright, Hasky. I'm here, as promised. Take a look at this. (gets out the diamond)
Hasky: It's beautiful. Where'd you get it?
Kushami: It's from the Pirates' Treasure. Some kids did all the hard work. I took it from a dirty old man they gave it to. This should more than cover your bail.
Hasky: Thanks, sis...but I don't want you to use it that way.
Kushami: HUH? Why not?!
Hasky: Because...I'm ready to make amends. I met an exceptional kid a couple of weeks ago. He beat the pants off me, and was the one who beat me. Because of him, I was arrested. He had spiky black hair, an orange gi, a red pole and a tail.
Kushami: That sounds like Goku. I think he saved me from some policemen when we first met. If you crossed him, then I'll say this much. You had it coming. He's an exceptional kid.
Hasky: I noticed. That kid made me realize that what I've been doing was wrong. I'm willing to testify before a jury about all the crimes I committed. Maybe...just maybe...the judge will show me some leniency. With you as part of the jury, I know I can confess without regrets.
Kushami: Alright. I'll do this for you. But...just to be on the safe side, I brought this feather with me. (gives it to Hasky) You know what to do.
Hasky: Right. (tickles Kushami's nose) Don't want you to shoot at the judge for finding me guilty, now do we, Kushami?
Kushami: (smiles) You're right about that....aaa....aaa....AH-CHOO!! (becomes Launch)
Hasky: Well, are you ready to do your duty as an honest citizen, Launch?
Launch: If that's what you truly want, then I'll do it.
Hasky: (smiles) Thank you.
Launch: Hasky kept her word. She pleaded guilty to all the charges against her, and testified in front of the jury. She had no fear of the Red Ribbon Army seeking reprisal, since the police were so afraid of them. Because of my vote, the verdict was guilty. The Judge was rather lenient with her, and sentenced her to five years in prison. After she was released, both of my selves saw that she changed. She never stolen from anyone, or kill anybody else ever again. A few years later, she and I were looking for jobs in the wanted ads, when we saw a job that was perfect for us. For the past few years, she and I studied how to be good businesswomen.
Hasky: How about this one, Kushami? "Wanted...two applicants to serve food and drink in a restaurant. Minimum wage paid?"
Kushami: No thanks. There's no way we're going to be short-order cooks. If we're going to be big names in business, we have to think big! I'm tired of trying to rob banks and such just to impress Tien. That's why you and I studied in the ways of business...so we could be ready for a steady job which will make us lots of money. Both Launch and I want to marry him, one day.
Hasky: I know, Kushami. (sees a golden opportunity) I think we've got our chance, sis! LOOK! (points to an ad)
Kushami: "Wanted...two business saavy people needed to manage a major trucking company and delivery service. Excellent amount of money...get to own the company, and gain your own delivery route."
Hasky: THAT'S IT! That's the job with our names written all over it. You, your other self and I are going into the trucking business!
Kushami: OH YEAH!!
Launch: We discovered that the company's old president died of cancer. Unless there was some new blood, the company would be doomed. There were others, but they weren't as well-versed in the ways of business as we were. With some daring ideas, like multiple timeshares, worldwide advertising and multiple delivery routes for different people, the company was saved. McKarkin's Delivery Service was renamed Launch's Delivery Service, after me. I became the president, and Hasky became vice-president. The job was everything the ad promised it would be...everything and a whole lot more. Now, Kushami doesn't need to rob people for money, anymore! But...she still gets kicks from shooting at people.
Trunks: So I noticed.
Bulma: That's no way to talk about Kushami! She just might do it again, if you offend her.
Trunks: Sorry, mom.
At that moment, Vegeta and Mirai Trunks broke the news to Mirai Bulma.
Mirai Bulma: WHAT?!?! You and my other self are going to have another child?!
Vegeta: Yes. We're planning on it right now. I guess being a father suits me...in more ways than one.
Mirai Trunks: What do you think, mom?
Mirai Bulma: I think...that's GREAT! (hugs Vegeta) You don't know how long I've waited to hear you say that.
Vegeta: Thanks...I think.
Mirai Bulma: No problem. That's why I love you, Vegeta...because I know that deep down, underneath all of that selfish pride, you're a good man at heart.
Vegeta: I guess...I am. (smiles)
Just then, 18 looked at the clock. It was 1:30 PM. She felt it was time to get what she deserved.
18: (looks at the clock) Lookie here...it's time to make Jerkcule pay up.
Mirai 18: Who's Jerkcule?
Krillin: Hercule is World Champion of the 24th and the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament. 18 chose to lose in order to get 20 million zeni from him. However, when 18 finally came for the money, Jaga Bada came, and was ready to reveal Jerkcule was a bedwetter in 6th grade, unless he fought his bio-warriors. I took Marron home, while Hercule said 18, Trunks and Goten were his disciples...real brave of him, huh?
Mirai 18: (smirks, and laughs) In other words...he's a wimp who isn't too strong, huh?
Krillin: You got that right. Because of these biotech meanies, and Brolli, a deceased Super Saiya-jin who was cloned...18's fee jumped up and kept rising, until it reached 100 million zeni. We took care of those creatures, but Hercule swam home, instead of wanting to pay up. We just laughed and laughed. As for poor Jaga Bada, he watched his whole island go up in smoke.
Mirai 18 couldn't help but laugh, as well.
Mirai 18: Yeah! That is funny! (laugh)
18: Hey...wanna have some fun with Jerkcule?
Mirai 18: Sure. What do you want me to do?
18: All you have to do is dress up in a spare outfit I have. We're going to play the old "two places at once routine."
Mirai 18: (smirks) I love it already. Come on. Let's do it.
Mirai 18 changed clothes, and by now, she and 18 were almost completely indistinguishable.
Mirai 18: Well? How do I look?
Krillin: Uuhhh...which one is Mirai 18? (looks at both 18s) I can't tell who's who, anymore.
18: Good. Then that means our trick will work. (kisses Krillin on the cheek) Later, sweetie. We'll be back with 100 million zeni.
Mirai 18: (checks the calendar) That's right. And who knows? I might check on 18's mom...who's my mom, only from a different timeline. After all...it's only a couple days until Mother's Day, from the looks of things.
Chi Chi: YOU'RE RIGHT! It IS going to be Mother's Day in 2 days!
Mirai Chi Chi: Looks like Bulma and I have come on the right time!
Mirai 18: I guess I did, too. Lead the way, 18.
18: Got it. Follow me. (looks at everyone) See ya soon.
As Bardock finished telling the story about the Kanassa, which helped change his life, he and everyone else saw both 18s fly out. Videl got out a cell phone, and notified the maid service of a code 18.
Bardock: And that's how my entire life was changed. I made amends, and earned the right to be in the Other World. (sees 18 and Mirai 18 fly off) Huh? Where are they going, in such a hurry?
Gohan: From the looks of things, I'd say they were heading off for Hercule's estate!
Videl: Oh, no...here we go again. (gets out a cell phone) Hello?
Maid: Greetings, Miss Videl. This is the maid service. What can we do for you, today?
Videl: I'm afraid it's a code 18.
Maid: Oh, dear...she's coming back. Should I order replacement furniture, dishes, and so on?
Videl: Yep. You'd better.
Maid: Alright. We'll be on it, right away. Good bye.
Videl: Thanks. Good bye. (turns the cell phone off) Oh my...she's at it, again.
Mirai Gohan: What's going on? What are they up to?
Videl: Oh, not much. Both 18s have gone to my dad's mansion so they can collect the 100 million zeni he owes our 18.. There's going to be a lot of broken furniture and dishes, while they're at it.
Mirai Gohan: (shrugs) I guess some things never change.
Goten: (laughs)
Videl: Guess not.
Sure enough, at Hercule's estate, 18 was running amuck, breaking dishes and so on, scaring poor Hercule out of his wits.
18: (breaks the dining room table) You'd better pay up this time, Jerkcule! I saved your life enough times during that incident with Jaga Bada to earn that 100 million zeni! There's no Brolli to stop us from settling this business, this time!
Hercule: Uuuuh...I'll go out back, and get some fresh air. I need...to...consider your offer. Yeah. That's right. Be right back! (runs off)
18: (smirks, and thinks to herself) Phase two begins...now.
As Hercule ran off, into the back door, he was greeted by Mirai 18, who, thanks to 18's coaching, was completely convincing.
Mirai 18: Going somewhere?
Hercule: (eyes bug out) GGAAHHH!! But I thought I left you...how did you...
Mirai 18: That's not important, tough guy. What's important is that you give me what you owe me! (grabs Hercule by the collar) Otherwise, I'll hit the family jewels!
Hercule: (knows what Mirai 18 is talking about) No...not that...I'd be in too much pain. Alright. I'll do it. (gets out his checkbook) Will a check do?
Mirai 18: That will do perfectly. After all...It's a small price to pay for your defeating me, since I'm clearly the stronger one.
Hercule: Yeah...sure. Got it. (writes the check) Ok...here it is. (cuts the check) Take it.
Mirai 18: Thank you. (takes the check, and lets Hercule go) You did the right thing. (flies off) See ya.
Hercule went into the mansion to look at the damage...and saw that the living room, the kitchen, the game room and the dining room were a complete mess.
Hercule: Oh boy...that super-powered chick sure wrecked the place...again. Where's Jaga Bada when you need him? (faints)
At that moment, Mirai Trunks wanted to show Bardock his Time Capsule, only to find it missing.
Mirai Trunks You won't believe it. It can go to anytime in the past, or the future. You could...(sees his Time Caspule is missing) WHAT THE HECK?! My time capsule...IT'S GONE!!
Bardock: Oh, man! Who could've done this?!
Mirai Trunks: I don't know! Who could've done this?!
Bardock: (sees Shin appear) I don't know, but I think we're going to find out.
Bardock and Mirai Trunks followed Shin, the Supreme Kai, who was accompanied by Baba to the living room. Goku...did something rather embarrassing.
Shin: Goku? I'm so glad to see you're here.
Goku: Hey there, KibitoShin. How are you?
Shin: Wha?? (falls over) What was that for??
Piccolo: Don't mind him. When he learned about my fusing with Kami, he went and called me Kamicolo...(looks a bit embarrassed)
Shin: I see.
Baba: Goku, I'm afraid we have urgent matters to talk about.
Goku: What is it, Baba?
Baba: A terrible thing has happened, Goku. Cell has escaped from Hell!
Goku: SAY WHAT?!
Piccolo: I told you I sensed Cell's ki.
Vegeta, who just got in with Mirai Bulma, was as surprised as any of them.
Vegeta: Are you sure, woman?! Has Cell truly escaped?!
Shin: I'm afraid so. He took Mirai Trunks' Time Capsule, and headed for Mirai Hell.
Mirai Trunks: So...he's the one who took my Time Capsule! But why?
Baba: That's what we're going to find out. (does an incantation) I am Baba, hear my spell...show us what is happening to Cell...show us what's happening to our foe, Cell.
Chi Chi: Come on, already! FOCUS! I WANNA SEE!
Baba: Patience...here it comes.
And so, looking into the Crystal Ball, they saw Imperfect Cell was mortified, and was sulking, when Perfect Cell showed up. He appeared in the Time Capsule he stole from Trunks. As this happened, both 18s returned from their endeavor, only to see their worst fear.
Imperfect Cell: Rats! How am I ever going to become perfect, now?! Without Androids 17 and 18...I HAVE NOTHING! I'll NEVER BE COMPLETE NOW! (senses a powerful ki) Wha? I sense a powerful energy source headed this way. I have never felt anything like it! Yet somehow...it feels familiar. As if its calling out to me. I wonder what it is?
18: Krillin, sweetheart. I'm back. I got the 100 million zeni and...(looks at Krillin's serious look) What's with all the long faces?
Piccolo: Cell has escaped, and has come to Mirai Hell for some unknown reason.
Mirai 18: Cell...as in that green freak my brother and I narrowly escaped?
Goku: I'm afraid so!
Mirai 17: What's going on?!
Baba: See for yourselves.
As Mirai 18 and 18 watched along with everyone else, Perfect Cell had exited the Time Capsule, and introduced himself.
Impefect Cell: Wha? Who are you?
Perfect Cell: I am the answer to your prayers.
Imperfect Cell: What do you mean?
Perfect Cell: You strive to become complete, do you not?
Imperfect Cell: Yes...I do.
Perfect Cell: And, you would do ANYTHING to achieve that goal, with or without the androids, am I right?!
Imperfect Cell: I guess so. Who are you, anyway? You look eerily familiar to me...even though I'm sure we never met.
Perfect Cell: The reason I look familar to you, is because I am you. I am the version of you, who has achieved...ultimate perfection.
Imperfect Cell: Did you just say...ultimate perfection? That...was what I want. I could've killed Trunks, but he expected me...and he was stronger than the data said he'd be. He killed me, instead!
Perfect Cell: Not surprising. I had a feeling that he'd learn how to properly transform into SSJ2 by watching Gohan do it.
Imperfect Cell: Gohan? So I was right. That dumb upstart, Trunks has succeeded in making an alternate timeline. No wonder I heard the voice of Shenron, the Eternal Dragon of Earth!! And, judging from the similarities you have with me...I'd wager you're telling me the truth! Although you look different, there is no doubt that you ARE ME!
Perfect Cell: Yes. I am indeed the counterpart of you in your ultimate form! As for the androids, I saw them when I went to fetch the Time Capsule.
Videl: This is weird! Are they BOTH Cell?!
Gohan: I'm afraid so, Videl. The uglier one is Cell in his Imperfect Stage. And, the other is the Cell we know...in his Perfect Stage.
Videl: Why did he go from one version of Hell, to another?
Shin: We'll find out, soon enough.
And so, they did find out, as Perfect Cell made a proposal Imperfect Cell couldn't refuse.
Imperfect Cell: So, what do you want?
Perfect Cell: I'm here to make you an offer you can't refuse.
Imperfect Cell: Is that so? What do I gain, if I accept?
Perfect Cell: You and I will become one. When we do, you will finally get that which you so deserve...ULTIMATE PERFECTION!
Imperfect Cell: Hmm...you've made such an intriguing offer. Alright. I accept. So...do you want me to absorb you with my tail?
Perfect Cell: Nothing so crude. I'm going to perform the Namekian Fusion Technique. Through it, we shall be one!
Imperfect Cell: Very well, then. Let's do it. Give me what I've always desired!
18: OH NO! So, that's his plan! He's out for revenge...on all of us!
Goku: We've got the advantage. If you recall, 18...I've become a whole lot stronger, than I used to be. So has everyone here.
Gohan: Yeah...and knowing Cell...he'll wait for the right opportunity. I hope he's considerate enough not to attack until after Mother's Day!
Chi Chi: I hope so, too.
Bardock: Mother's day? What's that?
18: You don't know, do you? On Earth, it's a time when we show our mothers how much we care about them, by doing something they'll appreciate.
Bardock: Wow.
Chi Chi: Goku always gets sad around this time, since my mother died, when I was young. He never got to know his mom, either.
Bardock then had an idea.
Bardock: Wait a minute! What if I used Mirai Bulma's Time Capsule? YEAH! I can bring Tanipu from the past, so she could meet you, Goku!
Goku: Are you sure about this?
Bardock: Look...my experiences have taught me that nothing is more important than family. Besides...I want to show your mother what we're fighting for. For some unknown reason, she gained the courage to fight Cooler alone. She knew I was telling the truth.
Goku: What happened to her?
Bardock: I could sense what happened. Tanipu discovered that Cooler was on the other side of the planet. She fought him by herself, determined to give her children the chance to grow up happily. She even hurt Cooler badly. But, he was still in good condition...and he killed your mother with his death beam. The last thing I could hear was what she said, as she died.
Tanipu: Bardock...I'll be waiting for you on the other side. We must make sure the future is secure. We will not die in vain. I know it. Goodbye, my love.
Bardock: As I went and assaulted Frieza's troops, I could sense that she passed away...but I also knew she was right. We did what we could to preserve your future.
Goku: I understand. I want to meet my mother...even if it's only for one time.
Mirai Bulma: As soon as the time is right, I'll let you use my Time Capsule to bring her here. I'm sure she'll be reassured of the future.
Bardock: Thanks. I don't intend to change history. I've accepted it. But first, let's see what Cell does, okay?
Mirai 18: Okay. Let's watch. I hope we can beat him.
And so, Perfect Cell placed his hand on his Mirai counterpart's chest. Imperfect Cell asked what he needed to do.
Imperfect Cell: Alright. I've got my hand on your chest...now what?
Perfect Cell: All you need to do is keep your hand there, while I concentrate. Ahh...yes. I can feel it happening. We shall be ONE! AND YOU...will be...COMPLETE! AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
A powerful burst of energy came from Perfect Cell. In that blast, he evaporated into Imperfect Cell. He could feel the power coursing through his veins.
Imperfect Cell: I can feel it...I have the power within me...I know all about Goku's valiant sacrifice...and of my death at the hands of Gohan and the others! Don't worry, Frieza and King Cold...My other counterpart and I will succeed, where you failed! AH HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!! I can feel the change happening...RIGHT NOW!!! RRRRRRRAAAAHHHHH!!!
18: Oh no...not this again...Krillin! I don't know if I can watch!
Krillin: Be brave, honey! You know we can stop him!
18: You're right. I know we will.
After the fusion was complete, the image of a trimuphant Perfect Cell could be seen in his Imperfect counterpart's eye.
Perfect Cell: (laughs, as his image fades into the blackness of Imperfect Cell's eyes) Now, you'll all DIE!!
The change finally began. Imperfect Cell's body glowed brightly, as he transformed. First, he became taller. then, his wings retracted. After that, his hands changed form, followed by his three toed feet, which became humanoid. His body bulked up, and his face changed from his bug-like muzzle, into a slightly more human, yet frog-like face. Cell had achieved his Semi-Perfect form...but everyone knew he wasn't stopping there.
Semi-Perfect Cell: Ah, yes...it's everything I thought it would be. (looks at his reflection) I like this look...much more comely, than the last. Since I have merged with my alternate counterpart, I know my change doesn't end here! Now...to achieve ULTIMATE PERFECTION! YYYYYYYYAAAAAHHHHH!!!
Mirai 18: Oh man...is that what happens, if 17 gets absorbed?
Goku: Yes...and it doesn't stop there! Watch!
Goku was right. The action didn't stop there. Once again, Semi-Perfect Cell was in a battle pose. First, his wings extended on his back. Then, a powerful flash of green light burst from the area he was in. His shoulders tightened, as his hands became much more humanlike, instead of reptilian. His abdomen changed shape and color. Then, his tail retracted, as his face, and the rest of his body became much more humanlike. Stormclouds gathered in Hell...as Cell's Mirai counterpart completed his transformation. The energy gathered to its climax as he changed into the form that everyone but Mirai 17, 18, Gohan and Bardock knew of, all too well. At last, the energy had dissipated. Cell became a bit smaller than he was in his previous form, yet his power was complete. Mirai Cell...was perfect! As he landed, he gloated over his success.
Perfect Cell: Yes! After all this time, I have finally achieved my goal! I am PERFECT! Knowing my enemies, they'll be waiting for me. So be it. Of course, since I sneaked a peek of their calandar, I'll let them have their little holiday. But, on the day after Mother's Day, I will strike! And, I will take out everyone who has defeated me! Including Gohan, and that foolish upstart, Trunks! I've killed you once, in our world, and once in Goku's world. I can certainly do it again!
Mirai 18: Oh my gosh...it's horrible! He's perfect! I can already feel his tremendous energy!
16: Yes! This is exactly how powerful Cell can be, at his peak!
18: I'm scared...for Marron!
Marron: I'm scared, too, mommy! (huddles near 18)
Krillin: Don't worry, honey. Never fear, 16 and Mirai 18. Marron will be protected! I swear it! Cell won't harm her!
Gohan: Yeah! We beat him once, we can beat him again!
Videl: I want a crack at him, too!
Gohan: But why?
Videl: This guy totally humiliated my father by knocking him into a mountain! I'm gonna show him just how strong I AM! He's not going to get away with this! There's NO WAY I'll allow him to ruin my wedding! You and I will raise a family together! I promise!
Gohan: I guess you're right, Videl.
Kushami, who had just sneezed, agreed with Videl.
Kushami: Yeah! I agree with Videl! I know my bullets can't kill him, but maybe some of my armor-piercing bazooka shells can at least tick him off! And, I'm sure my sister wants a crack at him, too!
Tien: But Kushami, why?
Kushami: Because, Tien...he tried to kill me. If it wasn't for you, I never would've have made it. Cell shall NOT ruin MY PLANS!
Tien: What plans? (checks his pockets) Huh? It's gone! Where is it?
Kushami: You mean this? (has a small box)
Tien: Wha? (sees Kushami's got the box, and thinks to himself) That's my girl. I guess now is as good a time as any to show her how I feel.
Kushami: (looks in the box, and finds a diamond ring) Wedding plans, from the looks of it. (cries, and is happy) I knew you'd do it, someday. Ask away, Tien. I have an honest answer.
Tien: Alright...ulp. But, I'm no good at this. Uuuhhh...Kushami...will you...that is...uhhh...will you marry me?
Kushami grabbed Tien, and answered his question with a yes, and a kiss.
Kushami: Of course, I will! Both Launch and I love you, from the bottom of my heart. (kisses Tien on the lips)
Videl: Way to go, Tien!
Goku: About time, big guy!
Piccolo: I know I'm coming to your wedding!
Tien: Thanks.
And so, as the day turns into night, Shin and Baba returned to their respective areas. Goku and the others must prepare for Cell's arrival! How will mother's day turn out? Can Krillin and the two 18s protect Marron? And, will Tien and Kushami live long enough to say, "I do?" And, will Gohan and Videl have that chance, as well? There's more action packed excitement, and more tear-jerking moments in the next installment of DRAGONBALL Z!!
