Author's Note: In this chapter, Cell finally arrives. By then, something surprising happens. Kushami, Videl, Tanipu, Hasky, Mirai 18, 18 and Bulma, of all people are the first to attack Cell, one at a time. The action's really starting to heat up. Expect some licks from Suno, Mirai Bulma, Marron and Mirai Chi Chi as well. The amount of years that spanned through Dragonball and Dragonball Z is an estimate I made from looking at how old Goku was, as said in http://goku_upclose.tripod.com/ages.html and may not be accurate. Oh yeah...lines from "Losers Fight First" are used for entertainment purposes only, and no copyright infringement is intended.
The next morning, two employees of Launch's Delivery Service were clocking in, when all of a sudden, A gunshot could be heard, as Hasky dropped in. Though she was no longer a crook, she still loved to make a grand entrance.
Cleutus: Well, it's time to go to work.
Donnie: Yeah. (hears a gunshot) YAH!!
Hasky: Hello, boys. You guys look startled, as usual.
Cleutus: But we're no longer crooks, Hasky...why do you always do that?
Hasky: You know me...I like to make a grand entrance.
Donnie: What do you want, boss?
Hasky: How many times, must I tell you to call me Miss Vice President, or Vice President Hasky? We're no longer criminals, in case you've forgotten.
Donnie: Sorry, Miss Vice President.
Cleutus: What do you want, Vice President Hasky?
Hasky: My sister and I have some unfinished business to settle with Cell. I need you two to do me a favor. Could you two help watch over things, while we're gone?
Donnie: Sure thing, Miss Vice President.
As Hasky told her associates what to do, she got a phone call from Launch. From the way she was speaking, it seemed like Kushami was on the phone...but it wasn't.
Hasky: (hears the phone ring) I got it. (picks up the phone) Launch's Delivery Service. Vice President Hasky speaking.
Launch: It's me, sis.
Hasky: Hey, Launch. I was taking care of some business. I made sure my two buddies took care of things while we're gone.
Launch: Good. Now, I need you to come to Capsule Corp. right away! I really want to get even with that nasty old Cell!
Hasky: Launch, this isn't like you! You're usually so light-hearted...you NEVER wanted to seek revenge! That's something Kushami would do!
Launch: I know...but, Cell tried to kill me! Both Kushami and I hate him!! I know I don't usually have a mean bone in my body, but I want to see him DEAD! He's killed thousands of people! And he was THIS CLOSE to killing ME! I WON'T LET HIM RUIN MY WEDDING!
Hasky: Wow! Your love for Tien is so strong...both of you feel it. You'd better sneeze, now. Agression is her strongpoint.
Launch: You're right. I'm sorry about that. I don't usually act like this. But, you're also right about my love for Tien. It's so strong, it goes beyond the boundaries of my two personas. I won't fail my fianc�e.
Hasky: I know you won't. I'm heading over to the Capsule house, now. See you there, Launch.
Launch: Alright. Goodbye. (hangs up, and looks at Tien) Was I acting too much like Kushami?
Tien: As a matter of fact, yes...I mean...usually, you're never this aggressive.
Launch: You and my sister are right, of course. But, I want to protect you from harm. I'd better sneeze, as Hasky suggested. I'm acting too much like Kushami, today.
Tien: Got it. (throws a goldenrod at Launch) If I recall, you're allergic to this flower, right?
Launch: Yep. (sniffs it) It's making me feel a bit stuffy...ah...ahhh....ah-CHOO! (throws the goldenrod at Tien, and becomes Kushami)
Tien: So, Kushami...what's your plan?
Kushami: I'm gonna use my bazooka on him! It'll make a hole where his stomach should be!!
Tien: Come on, Kushami. Let's talk with Goku.
Kushami: Alright.
As Tien and Kushami checked on Goku, he was asleep, and seem to had a turbulent dream. At first, Krillin assumed the heart virus had come back, but Mirai Trunks knew he had an immunity to it, now. They then looked at Bardock's face, and only Tanipu knew what was going on.
Goku: Uunhhhnnn....uuuhhhh...
Krillin: No, Goku! Please, don't let this be the heart virus, again!
Mirai Trunks: I don't think so, Krillin. Since he took the medicine to save his life, Goku should have an immunity to it, now.
Krillin: If you say so. But if it isn't the virus, then why is he acting so distressed?
Tanipu: I think I know...LOOK!! (points at Bardock)
Tien: What's going on?
Tanipu: From what Bardock told me, he has the power to see the future...I think he and Goku are sharing a vision.
Kushami: I think you're right! They're zoned out!!
Chi Chi: What are they seeing?
Tanipu: Who knows?
Goku and his father then had the same vision. First, Videl punched Cell in the gut! Then, Kushami used a bazooka on him, followed by Hasky, who slits his throat. After he regenerated, Ranfan distracts him with her "take'em off routine" which enables Chi Chi to kick him in the chest, followed by Mirai Chi Chi, who gives the villain a blow to the head. Suno slaps him in the face, and then 18 and Mirai 18 use the destructo disk on him. When he undergone a second regeneration, Mirai Bulma then kicks his butt, and then Marron steps on his foot. Finally, Cell gets blown up by Bulma, while Tanipu launches him in the sky before he hurts anyone with the explosion. As Bardock and Goku saw this, they both woke up. Goku thought it was a dream...at first.
Goku: (wakes up) AAHH! Guys, I've had the weirdest dream!
Kushami: Ya did? What was it about?!
Goku: I saw Cell getting beat up by you, our friends...and families. It felt as though it was ladies night!
Bardock: That wasn't a dream, Goku. It was a prediction of the future. A premonition of what will happen, very soon.
Goku: NO WAY!! FOR REAL?!
Tanipu: For real!
Goku: That's so COOL! (looks at Bulma) You were in it, Bulma...you were wearing some Imperial Saiya-jin armor, when you put a bomb on Cell! He regressed to his Imperfect State, for some reason.
Bulma: Me? In Imperial Saiya-jin armor? Unreal! Was it stylish?
Goku: Very.
Bulma: WOW!!
Chi Chi: Are you sure this wasn't a dream?
Goku: Well, if dad says it's the future, then that's what it has to be. I saw you and Videl were in Saiya-jin combat armor, too.
Chi Chi: (shrugs) If you say so.
Bulma: Goku, sometimes you can be so naive. Come on...let's check on 18 and Mirai 18.
Krillin: What are they doing?
Vegeta answered them, and wasn't too pleased.
Vegeta: They're in the gravity chamber, which is set at 400 times the Earth's normal gravity. They're obviously copying me!
Mirai 17: Hmph. You know, you need an attitude adjustment, Vegeta.
Vegeta: Whatever. Let's inform them that it's almost time to fight.
Krillin: Right.
And so, the heroes went to the door where the gravity chamber was. Vegeta went inside. by then, Mirai 18's training was complete. She wanted something to test her increased strength on. Vegeta was picked as the target.
Vegeta: The two of you can come out, now. Cell will be coming, at any time.
Mirai 18: Yep. Now, I'm stronger than ever. I need something to test my newfound power on...but, an inanimate object doesn't provide satisfaction.
18: I know the perfect target. (looks at Vegeta for a second) Be right back. (goes outside, and talks to Bulma) Bulma, do you have any Sensu beans?
Bulma: Yeah. Here's one. (gives 18 the bean) It's for Vegeta, isn't it?
18: Uh huh. (goes back inside)
Mirai 18: I just figured out what the target is.
Vegeta: Oh, really...(floats upward) And what, pray tell, have you set your sights on, anyway?
Mirai 18: (smirks) You.
Vegeta: Wha?
Before Vegeta could react, Mirai 18 swiftly kicked Vegeta's left arm, thus breaking it. It felt just as painful as it did, last time.
Vegeta: AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHGGGGGGGHHH!! (holds his arm) Why did you do THAT for?!
Mirai 18: To see how strong I am, of course. Now, be honest...how much pain are you in?
Vegeta: (grunts) A LOT OF PAIN, THANKS TO YOU!!
18: Then that means, she's as strong as I am, now. (throws a Sensu Bean) Catch!
Vegeta: (catches the bean) Did Bulma provide this?
18: Yep.
Vegeta: Very well, then. I'll eat it, for her. (eats the bean, and feels his arm heal) Much better. How can you two withstand all that, anyway?!
18: We cyborgs can withstand much more gravity than normal humans. By using the chamber, Mirai 18's picked up some new moves...as well as getting her strength increased. We've done this for a few days, now.
Vegeta: Obviously. Let's go.
Mirai 18: Right.
As he left with Mirai 18 and 18, Hasky had come into the house. She was glad to finally see Goku, after all this time.
Hasky: Hi, Goku. It's been such a long time. Nice to see you again.
Goku: Hi, Hasky. Nice to see you, too. I know we've had our problems, in the past, but I'm glad to see you, again.
Hasky: Thanks. As you've probably guessed, this isn't a social call.
Goku: Yeah. (gawks at Kushami, then at Hasky)
Kushami: What are ya 'starin at, Goku?!
Goku: WHOA! You were right, Kushami. You and Hasky ARE twin sisters! 23 years ago, I ALMOST noticed how similar Hasky looked to you, when I was sidetracked by that fake mole on her forehead.
Hasky I bet I can still fool you, Goku. About...20 zeni should do it.
Goku: Okay...fair enough.
Hasky: Be right back.
Kushami: Same here.
Goku didn't have to wait long. A minute or so later, Hasky and Kushami came back into the room. Hasky was dressed like Kushami. She even changed her voice a bit, to sound like her twin sister. Goku was at a loss. At this time, Vegeta was staring at Mirai Bulma, and learned that she was older than she looked.
Hasky: (imitating Kushami) So Goku, what do ya think?!
Kushami: Which one of us is the REAL KUSHAMI?
Goku: (looks at them) Uuuhhh....I honestly don't know! I can't tell you two apart, now!
Hasky: (talks in her normal voice) Then the 20 zeni is mine.
Goku: HASKY! You sure had me fooled. (gives Hasky 20 zeni) A promise is a promise.
Mirai Bulma: What are you staring at, Vegeta?
Vegeta: Uuuhhh...I was wondering...how old are you, Mirai Bulma?
Mirai Bulma: How old? 54 years, I guess. Why?
Vegeta: (blushes) You...don't look a day over 30.
Mirai Bulma: Why thank you, Vegeta. That's the nicest thing you ever said to me.
Vegeta: (blushes even more) You're...welcome.
Bulma: WOW! You're at least 14 years older than me. And Vegeta's right. You sure look young, for your age.
Mirai Bulma: Thanks.
Bulma: No problem.
As Vegeta and Bulma finished complimenting Mirai Bulma, Videl was ready to give Cell what for. In fact, ALL of the women wanted a piece of the action...expect Mrs. Briefs.
Videl: I know I'm ready to fight Cell!
Gohan: Are you certain about this?
Videl: Yes, Gohan! I want to make Cell pay for what he tried to do to you, and for what he did to our fathers!
Kushami: You're not the only one who's gonna protect her fianc�e, Videl!
Hasky: (is back in her purple outfit) That's right! Kushami and I will make sure Cell won't touch Tien!
Tien: Thanks, Kushami. But it's dangerous.
Ranfan: I don't care if its dangerous, or not! Cell's a man, right? I may be 24 years older than I was in the 21st Tournament, but I'm still as sexy as ever.
Chi Chi: That creep's gonna pay for killing my Goku!
Mirai Chi Chi: That's right! He has to pay for your 7 years as a widow!
Suno: I'm going to slap him, but good!
18: I want a piece of the action, too!
Mirai 18: So do I! I want to give "Mr. Try-to-suck-me-and-my-brother-up" a world of pain!!
Mirai Bulma: Don't you dare leave ME out!
Bulma: Nor me! I have to make Cell pay for what he did to Goku, and Trunks!
Tanipu: Well, if you're going get even, I'm going to, as well.
Bardock: I guess it's ladies first, after all.
Kushami: Hey, Mrs. Briefs...wanna join in on the fun?
Mrs. Briefs: Oh, no...fighting's not my thing. I think I'll tend to the garden, instead.
Kushami: Suit yourself. You don't have to, after all.
Mrs. Briefs: Thanks. (leaves)
Vegeta was shocked to hear Bulma wanted to get even with Cell. He was even more shocked when he couldn't talk her out of it.
Vegeta: Why do you want to get even with Cell?! He's much more powerful than you are! You don't even know how to fight!
Bulma: Maybe so...but what I lack in brute strength...I more than make up for it with my brains. (smirks kinda like Vegeta)
Yamcha: OHMIGOSH!! I think you've been with Vegeta for so long, you're picking up his facial expressions!
Vegeta: Bulma...are you certain about this? Is there any way at all to talk you out of it?
Bulma: Nope. Not at all! I'm gonna make him pay, big time!
Mirai Bulma: So am I!
Vegeta realized that there was no way to convice Bulma to stay out of it, so he relented, and scrounged around for the capsule which contained female Saiya-jin combat suits.
Vegeta: I understand. Well, if you're going to get involved in this, there's only one thing to do.
Bulma: What is that?
Vegeta: I have no choice, but to give you the proper protection! (scrounges around) Now, where is that thing? (finds the capsule) AHA! Here it is. (clicks the button, and the capsule becomes a storage rack) There. (opens the rack) Now, which set of combat armor do you want to wear?
Bulma takes a look, and found one she liked. She put it on, and was told about the type of armor she was wearing.
Bulma: WOW! So that's Female Saiya-jin combat armor! Cool! (takes the coolest looking set of armor, goes into the bathroom, and exits from it) Well...how do I look?
Vegeta: Yes. You do. That armor is for the females of the Royal Family of Planet Vegeta. And, you've become a Saiya-jin princess through our marriage. You mean a lot to me. (looks away) I was foolish to think I could escape my true feelings.
Mirai Trunks: What do you mean?!
Goku: Well, a few months ago, Vegeta allowed himself to be taken over by Babidi, so he could regain his full strength. But, even though he showed the physical signs of being part of Babidi's Majin Corps, he was still himself. Vegeta was in full control. Babidi was powerless.
Mirai Trunks: Why'd you do a thing, like that, dad?!
Vegeta: I wanted to fight Kakarot with all of my former might. Shin tried to stop us, but couldn't. Goku made him understand that our battle was destiny. I was wrong to think I actually wanted to be free of my obligations, and family ties. After a while, through him, your younger self and Goten, I realized I did care about Bulma...about you...and about those who have become...my friends.
18: Even me?
Vegeta: Especially you, you lame excuse for a toaster!
Mirai 18: (looks at her clothes, and realizes they're a bit torn up) Man, do my clothes look ragged. They're a mess. I need something new to fight in.
18: I have a couple of choices for a new wardrobe. Consider them hand me downs, from me...to you.
Mirai 18: Alright. Let's see.
First off, Mirai 18 came out of the bedroom, and was in 18's cowgirl outfit, which she carried in a capsule. Like her counterpart, Mirai 18 hated those clothes.
Krillin: Uuhhh...how do you like it, Mirai 18?
Mirai 18: How do you "thank" I like it?! It's so tacky! Whoever made this needs to have their optic sensors adjusted.
18: (laughs a bit) I guess we're alike, in more ways than one, then! I hate that outfit, too!
Mirai 18: If you hate this outfit, then why did you give it to me, in the first place?!
18: To see if your reaction was just like mine.
Mirai 18: (smirks) Very funny. Is there an outfit I MIGHT like?
18: I got just the thing. Come with me.
Mirai 18: Ok.
Mirai 17: (laughs) I love that outfit, sis! You look absolutely ridiculous!!
Mirai 18: (goes into the bedroom, changes clothes, and throws the cowgirl outfit at Mirai 17 as she comes out) Moron!
Mirai 17: WHA?! (is slapped by the outfit) OOPH!
17: Good move, Mirai 18.
Mirai 18: Thanks, 17.
Chi Chi: (looks at a combat suit) If the fight with Cell's going to be that intense, we'd better put some armor on, too. Right, Videl?
Videl: Right. Plus...it might make an impression on our guys. (smirks, and winks) Right, Chi Chi?
Chi Chi: (smirks) Right, Videl. Great minds think alike. (chuckles a bit)
As Mirai 17 got the wool over his eyes, Chi Chi and Videl chose some Saiya-jin combat suits of their own. Chi Chi's had purple on it, while Videl's had dark pink. Both Goku and Gohan were speechless, since their ladies were looking hot. By then, Mirai 18 came out, and wore the white shirt, black vest, blue jeans, orange socks and black ladies' shoes her counterpart once wore.
Videl: Well...what do you think, Gohan?
Gohan: (is wide eyed, and is also staring) Uuuhhh...well...you look...you look....
Videl: Yes?
Gohan: You look great, Videl!!
Videl: Thank you, Gohan! (hugs him) I can't wait to have a picture taken of us in these cool outfits! I love you, Gohan!
Gohan: I love you too, Videl. (kisses her)
Chi Chi: What's your take on it, Goku? (sees Goku's staring at her like Gohan did with Videl)
Goku: Uummm....well...you see...that is, I...you...are..
Chi Chi: (smirks) Well?
Goku: You look GREAT!
Chi Chi: Thanks! (puts her hair down) Maybe I'll fight with my hair down.
When Chi Chi did that. Goku fainted. He then recovered, telling his wife how cool she looked.
Goku: WHOA!! (faints for a minute)
Chi Chi: (goes to Goku's side) GOKU! What's wrong?
Goku: (recovers from fainting) Nothing's wrong, at all, Chi Chi! You're a knockout!
Chi Chi: (blushes) You really think so?
Goku: I know so.
Chi Chi: I love you, Goku. (kisses him)
Goku: And I love you.
Kushami: I know I'm not going in that. I have all the protection I need right here. (pats her bazooka)
Hasky: Agreed, sis. This knife is made of titanium, one of the strongest metals on Earth. It'll give Cell what for.
Mirai Chi Chi: I don't think I want to wear that. After all, I'm 48 years old. Besides, it might make me look my age.
Mirai Bulma: Same here.
Mirai Trunks: I know I'm getting into my combat armor.
Trunks: Who needs armor, when I have this? (changes into a Super Saiya-jin)
Mirai Trunks: WHAT THE HECK?!?! How did this happen?!
Goten: Trunks isn't the only one who can do it. Watch. (becomes a Super Saiya-jin, as well)
Mirai Chi Chi: I don't believe it!
Mirai Gohan: NO WAY!! Since when do kids who are at least 7 or 8 years old have the ability to become Super Saiya-jins?!
Goten: I don't remember it THAT clearly.
Mirai Trunks: What's going on?!
Vegeta: (shrugs, and smirks) It's a Super Saiya-jin bargain sale, son. The transformation of the legendary warrior is now a child's plaything. They are the youngest Super Saiya-jins on Earth.
Mirai Chi Chi: WOW! That's unbelievable!!
Eighter: What are you going to do, Suno?
Suno: No armor, for me. I just want Cell to pay for the Red Ribbon Army's crimes against Dr. Flappe, the village chief and everyone else!
Vegeta: My armor's currently being worked on by my father-in-law, Dr. Briefs. I might not be able to wear it, this time.
Ranfan: I don't need any armor. My sexy bod is all I need.
18: (blushes) Oh, boy...
Mirai 18 then told Krillin to get Marron to safety. By now, she had completely changed, for the better.
Mirai 18: Krillin, get Marron to safety! Make sure she doesn't get involved.
Krillin: Sure thing. But why?
Mirai 18: Because, Marron means a lot to me. These past few days helped me realize what I did was wrong. You, my other self, and Marron, have opened my eyes. Because of you three, I feel like I've been reborn. You've changed me...for the better. Marron's so beautiful. I want to protect her with all my might! (clenches her first) Make sure Marron stays with Mrs. Briefs.
Krillin: Got it!
After Krillin took Marron to Mrs. Briefs, everyone who had the ability could sense Cell's ki.
Goku: I can sense an enormous ki!
Videl: It feels so evil...I never felt anything like it!
Chi Chi: It's so horrible!
Mirai Chi Chi: I know!
Mirai 18: It's him!!
Piccolo: CELL!!!
Mirai Trunks: In MY TIME MACHINE!!
Mirai Gohan: Let's go!!
Videl: HOLD IT! I think you guys should sit back and let us ladies fight him, first.
Gohan: But...but why?
Videl: Because, he's caused a lot of pain not only for you guys, but for us, as well!
Kushami: It's time for the guys to step back while WE fight, for a change!
Bulma: Yeah! We're going to show you what WE can do!
Chi Chi: DON'T try to stop us.
Goku was intimidated by Chi Chi, who's usual scowl was enhanced by her Saiya-jin armor.
Goku: Go right ahead, then. (looks at Bardock) Looks like that WAS a prediction of the future, after all!
Bardock: It sure was, Goku. We'd best stay out of the way, for the first half.
Gohan: You can do it Videl! I know you can!
Videl: Thanks, Gohan!
Bulma: Trunks, don't become a Super Saiya-jin until it's time for the others to fight, ok? Power down.
Trunks: Okay. (powers down)
Chi Chi: That goes double for you, Goten.
Goten: Alright. (powers down)
Everyone except 16 went outside, and watched as the Time Capsule materialized and made its landing. Perfect Cell then exited the Capsule.
Perfect Cell: Long time, no see, Gohan. You look well.
Gohan: You don't look so bad yourself, Cell.
Perfect Cell: Ah, Goku. I see you've been brought back from the dead. How long has it been?
Goku: I've been dead for seven years, Cell. I came back to life, ten months ago...with the help of Dai Kaiou-shin.
Perfect Cell: So I see. What happened, during the ten-day preparation period? Did someone break a mirror or something? If so, that would explain why you were dead for seven years.
Chi Chi: Shut up! You've made a fool of us, once too often! You're gonna pay for the deaths you've caused.
Perfect Cell: Hmph...we'll see, Chi Chi. By the way...you look marvelous! Nice armor.
Chi Chi: Compliments will get you NOWHERE!
Bulma: You're not getting away this time, Cell!
Perfect Cell: We'll see.
Eighter: So...you're Cell. You're the final, greatest work of that sick mind, Dr. Gero.
Perfect Cell: That's correct. You must be Android 8. You're so much like that loser, 16. He was a soft-hearted fool, who only fought to protect his friends, and the planet. He's dead, now. I've seen to that, personally. He was no match for me!
Mirai Bulma: (smirks) Why don't you look again?
Bulma: Come on out, big guy!
16 then came out, and surprised Cell.
16: Your information is inaccurate, Cell. For you see, Bulma and her father have rebuilt me.
Perfect Cell: 16! It's YOU! I thought you were deactivated...PERMANENTLY!
Bulma: You've underestimated my genius, you big dork!
Videl: Step aside, guys. I'm going first!
Perfect Cell: And you are?
Videl: The name's Videl! I'm going to avenge my father's humiliation at your hands!
Perfect Cell: Really? And who, pray tell...is your father?
Videl: (smirks) I'll show you! Come inside! I have a tape to show you.
Perfect Cell: (shrugs) Very well. Let's go.
Videl and Cell went inside, and went to the living room. Videl then popped the tape into the VCR, and fast forwarded it to Hercule's fight. But before she did, she saw Miss Piisa, her deceased mom. She paused it, and looked at her closely.
Perfect Cell: (stares at Miss Piisa confusedly) Isn't she the bubble-brained bimbo who managed that team of losers?!
Videl: She wasn't a bubble-brained bimbo! That was just a front! If you knew her, like I did...you'd know she was a great martial artist, in her own right!
Perfect Cell was agitated. He still didn't think highly of Videl's dead mother.
Perfect Cell: Says who?!
Videl: I do! For you see...(starts to cry) She was my mother.
Perfect Cell: Your...mother?
Videl: Yes. She taught me everything she knew. I can remember what happened, seven years ago...two hours before the Cell Games began. We were having one of our practice sessions, and she was able to beat me. Even though she did, I was humbled by it.
Videl thought back to a time when she and her mother sparred. The training was intense, yet invirorating. Of course, she did learn some of her dad's moves. As she remembered, she told Cell about what happened, 7 years ago. Chi Chi was watching, and remembered Piisa, who was revealed to be her old rival....which the wife of Goku knew all along.
Miss Piisa: (is in a karate gi) Alright, now...you're doing great! Now attack!
Young Videl: Yes, mother! (lunges at her mother with a flying kick) HYAH!!
Miss Piisa: (blocks) Nice try! (performs a roundhouse, knocking Videl down) KI-YAI
!
Young Videl: Ungh! (is floored)
Miss Piisa: Alright, Videl...that will be all for today.
Young Videl: Alright. (looks at Miss Piisa) Mother...why do you pretend to be a scatter-brained ditz? You're very strong, yourself. I bet you could win the Cell Games, if you put your mind to it. Your own strength is incredible.
Miss Piisa: I wish I could. You see...when your father and I made big names out of Caroni and Piroshki, we agreed that I'd be their ditzy, yet glamorous manager. I have to maintain the appearance of a ditz, for the sake of the fans. Besides, if the people who attended the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament knew who I really was...they'd try to make me fight with Chi Chi. (has a serious look, and smiles) Of course...I'd love to get another crack at her.
Young Videl: Who's Chi Chi?
Miss Piisa: She's my rival, in case you've forgotten. You met her, and her son, just a year ago...in Bulma's wedding?
Young Videl: OH YEAH! I forgot! How did you and she meet in the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament?
Miss Piisa: Well, it goes like this. I was fighting in the elimination rounds of the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament. I was figured to be a shoe-in for the championship. But then, she came. We had the most excellent fight. In the end...I lost, and she won. (smiles) She had shown me I had a lot to learn. Though she went by the name, Tokumei Kibou, (which means Anonymous Desire) I recognized her immediately. She and I knew each other, since childhood. As you've seen, she's retired from tournament fighting, settled down and raised a family. Just like I have. I'm sure she's kept on practicing, and hasn't lost her edge. In a way, she's just like me. I wonder if she'll recognize me on TV? (looks at her watch) I have to send Caroni and Piroshki to the Cell Games, now. It starts in two hours. I think fighting Cell might be too dangerous. (talks as her ditzy self) Of course, as the manager of the Great Caroni and Piroshki, I have to act like I don't know much of anything.
Young Videl: (laughs) You crack me up, mom! I hope that someday, you'll be able to prove you're better than your rival.
Miss Piisa: I hope so, too. Wish me luck.
Young Videl: Good luck, mom! Come back alive!!
Miss Piisa: I will!
Videl: She did come back alive. But then, a year later...after I won the Junior Competition of the 24th World Martial Arts Tournament, she contracted a deadly stomach virus. I had to watch her in the hospital, as she died. I'll...never forget...her last request! (cries some more)
Chi Chi: (looks in on Videl) Aw, man! Piisa...I should've recognized your daughter, right away. (feels badly for Videl) I'm sorry about the catfight she and I had. (looks sad) I can remember your death, as if it happened yesterday. (goes back outside)
Miss Piisa: Hercule, I need you to leave the room, now. I don't want you to see me suffer, any longer.
Hercule: But Piisa? What am I gonna do without you?
Miss Piisa: You'll manage. With my twin sister, the team of Piroshki and Caroni will live on...even after I die. Go...please.
Hercule: (cries) Alright. Goodbye, honey.
Miss Piisa: Goodbye, my love. (watches as Hercule leaves, and a nurse comes in)
Nurse: Miss Piisa, a miss Chi Chi is here to see you.
Miss Piisa: Send her in.
Chi Chi: (enters the room) Hi, Piisa. Long time, no see.
Miss Piisa: (coughs) Hey, Chi Chi...it's been awhile. I'm sorry you have to...see me like this.
Chi Chi: Why, Piisa...WHY? I've lost my husband a year ago, to that fiend, Cell! I DON'T WANT TO LOSE YOU, TOO!!
Miss Piisa: I'm sorry it has to be this way, Chi Chi. But, I'm afraid that this is the end of the road, for me.
Young Videl: No, mom! You can't die! I need you!
Miss Piisa: But Videl...you've grown into such a talented champion. You've made me proud by winning the Junior Competition.
Young Videl: (gets mad) Why can't the doctors do something?! Isn't there any way to treat your condition?!
Miss Piisa: I'm sorry, Videl...the doctors did all they can...I'm afraid that I'm beyond treatment. (looks sad) Forgive me.
Young Videl: I do, mom...I do.
Miss Piisa: (looks at Chi Chi) Chi Chi...it looks like I won't have the chance to see which of us is truly the stronger woman.
Chi Chi: (looks down) I know...I don't want you to die, either...but I understand...that some things can't be helped.
Miss Piisa: Videl has grown so strong. There's nothing more I can teach her. She's now the strongest girl in the world.
Chi Chi: That's so impressive. I'm glad to see your daughter's become so strong.
Miss Piisa: Thank you. (looks at Videl) Videl, what I have to say to Chi Chi is private. Could you come back in, about a minute from now?
Young Videl: Sure. (goes out of the room)
Miss Piisa: I didn't want Videl to hear this. She thinks her father is the strongest man in the world. If she heard this, it would shatter her dream of the ideal father.
Chi Chi: I understand.
Miss Piisa: The guy with the spiky blonde hair...and the kid who has similar hair...they were your husband, and son...weren't they?
Chi Chi: Yes. They were. Goku sacrificed himself to save us all...and Hercule gets ALL THE CREDIT! IT'S NOT FAAAIIIRR!!
Miss Piisa: (chuckles) Same old Chi Chi. You haven't changed a bit. (looks sad) I'm sorry about your husband's death, Chi Chi.
Chi Chi: (cries) I know...and now...I'm going to lose you, as well. The sad thing is, he never got to see his second son...who I gave birth to, right after his death.
Miss Piisa: It's okay, Chi Chi. We all have to go, sometime. (talks about Videl) You know...I think Videl might be a good martial artist, someday.
Chi Chi: Yeah. Do you think she'll pull it off?
Miss Piisa: (coughs) Yeah. I think she will. She has a chance for greatness. (coughs again) Please...get Videl back in here...my end is near.
Chi Chi: I will. (goes outside, and speaks to Videl) Your mother wants you back with us, now.
Young Videl: Thank you. (goes inside with Chi Chi, and looks at her mother, who looks even worse) Mom...I'll miss you.
Miss Piisa: I'll miss you too. Promise me that when you're old enough to be in the adult's competition, that you'll fight with all of your strength, and all of your might! Also, you must promise me you'll never give up! Win or lose...I want you to do your best.
Young Videl: I will, mom! (starts to cry)
Miss Piisa: Thank you. (looks for Chi Chi, but isn't able to see her) Chi Chi...my friend...where are you? I'm so cold.
Chi Chi: (holds Miss Piisa's hand) I'm here, Piisa.
Miss Piisa: Please...I need you and your family to attend my funeral. This...is my last request.
Chi Chi: Don't worry. I'll attend the funeral, and so will my sons. I promise.
Miss Piisa: Goodbye, Videl.
Young Videl: (continues to cry) Goodbye, mom.
Miss Piisa: Goodbye, Chi Chi. I'll never...forget you. (hand falls limp, and she dies)
Chi Chi: (begins to cry as well) Goodbye...old friend.
Videl: As my mother's hands fell limp, the monitor went flatline. The sad moment, had at last arrived. My mother was dead. I promised mother I wouldn't give up during my fights. Seven years later, I fought a creep named Spopovitch...I managed to keep my promise...even though he beat me up really bad, and had even knocked me out of the ring. That was also when I learned the truth about my dad, Super Saiya-jins, and the whole nine yards.
Perfect Cell: Hmph! I see. I guess I was wrong about your mother. But that doesn't answer my question! WHO...IS...YOUR FATHER?!
Videl: (has a steely gaze, and plays the tape) Just watch! (fast forwards to the spot where her father steps into the ring)
Cell watched as Hercule stepped into the ring. He laughed at the big oaf.
Jimmy Firecracker: (on tape) This is it, folks! Hercule has had enough! He's stepping into the ring, and is about to finish Cell off himself! He's taking off his cape, and he's holding up his champion fighting belt! Now it looks like the real battle is about to begin!
Hercule: (on tape, is holding his belt)
Perfect Cell: (laughs) That stupid cretin...is YOUR FATHER?! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Poor child.
Videl: Shut up, and watch!!
Jimmy Firecracker: In the next few minutes, the fate of the entire Earth will be decided between Cell and the undisputed Martial Arts Champion of the World! And, I'm not too worried, because Hercule promised to give Cell A HAND THROUGH THE STOMACH!!
Perfect Cell: (is offended) Fast forward to the spot where we actually fight! I don't want to relive his infantile attempts in brute strength!
Videl: Have it your way, creep! (fast forwards to the spot Cell requested)
Videl did as Cell wanted, and watched the fight begin.
Hercule: (growls)
Perfect Cell: (to himself) His ignorance is painful.
Hercule: Cell...you see these pieces of busted tile on the ground?! (smirks) Well, that's...what I'm gonna do...to YOUR FACE! (gives the V for victory sign)
Jimmy Firecracker: There's no question! Hercule is the undisputed Martial Arts Champion OF THE WORLD!!
Videl: (fast forwards to Hercule's first move) I bet you don't want to see this.
Perfect Cell: You're right about that. (sees the actual fight begin) Ah. Much better.
Hercule: (does the Dynamite Kick, as Cell holds still) YYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!
Jimmy Firecracker: I can't believe it! It looks like Hercule went for his tried and true PATENTED DYNAMITE KICK! (gives a play by play) Hercule is absolutely amazing! The man never rests! He just KEEPS ON ATTACKING! Look at his speed...his agility! It's a veritable ballet of punches...and Hercule is too fast for Cell to even fight back! THIS IS AMAZING!
Hercule: (laughs, and advance towards Cell) And now, for my finish!
Perfect Cell: (whaps Hercule into a mountain)
Videl then stopped the tape, and got very mad. But that didn't stop Cell from filching the remote, and rewinding the tape to his favorite part.
Videl: I think we've seen enough!! (sees Cell take the remote) HEY!!!
Perfect Cell: On the contrary, I haven't seen enough, yet, my dear. (rewinds the tape to the part where Hercule is futilely attacking Cell, and is knocked into a mountain, and plays it back) Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! What a moron! What a weakling! I'll bet you're just as weak as your father!!
Videl: (is REALLY STEAMED) STOP THE STUPID TAPE, ALREADY! Are you going to fight me, OR NOT?!
Perfect Cell: (shrugs, and stops the tape) Very well. Even though it's a waste of time, I'll humor you. Let's step outside.
Videl: Gladly!
At that moment, Videl and Cell stepped outside. When Cell asked why Videl was so angry at him, she answered him defiantly.
Perfect Cell: Alright, now that we're outside...tell me. Why are you so angry at me?
Videl: For two things! One...if you think I'm a strong as my father, then you're WAY OFF! And two...Gohan is my fianc�e! I WON'T LET YOU HARM HIM!!
Perfect Cell: I see. How strong are you, then?
Videl: Strong enough to deliver a kick so powerful...it can KILL a NORMAL human being. And, I think I can hurt you, too.
Perfect Cell: HA! Don't make me laugh! (points to his stomach) If you are as strong as you say, then prove it, by punching my gut! If your punch is powerful enough to inflict pain, and is also able to make me cough up blood, I MIGHT consider you to be a powerful enemy. If not, I'll think of you as a puny tick like your father, and I'll send you into the nearest mountain, hurting your pride! Are you up to it?
Videl: You know I am!
And so, Videl delivered a punch so powerful, it hurt Cell's stomach badly. He even coughed up some purple blood.
Perfect Cell: Uunnngghhh...(coughs up blood) I can't believe it! You...you actually HURT ME!!
Videl: Guess I did. That type of strength comes from my mother's side of the family.
Gohan: Way to go, Videl!
Videl: Thanks, Gohan. (smirks)
Chi Chi: Videl...I'd like to make an apology.
Videl: What for?
Chi Chi: For not recognizing you. When you came and asked for Gohan, I didn't realize you were Piisa's daughter. Because of what I heard you talk about, I remember everything, now. I'm so sorry about the catfight we had.
Videl: Don't be. I've had fun doing it. Wanna do it again, for a couple of minutes?
Chi Chi: (shrugs) Sure. Why not? (smiles) Anything for my future daughter-in-law.
Videl: (sticks her face at Chi Chi) Rrrrrrraaaaaaah!
Chi Chi: (sticks her face at Videl, and wiggles her tongue) Alalalala!
Perfect Cell: What...are they doing?
Gohan: A cat-fight. (has a sweatdrop on his forehead)
Perfect Cell: Oh...I see. Now then, who will be the next person to fight me?
Kushami: I am, jerkwad!
As Videl and Chi Chi did their catfight, Gohan and Goku could only stare, as Kushami stepped up. Cell felt she wasn't worth his time, but that made her fire a bazooka, and it delivered on her promise.
Perfect Cell: You again, Kushami? You're not worth my time. (waves his hand) Go away. You know your guns can't hurt me...or have you forgotten?
Kushami: I haven't forgotten, Cell! I also haven't forgotten how you tried to KILL ME, and NEITHER HAS LAUNCH! (gets out her bazooka) This...is a gift from the both of us...to you. HAVE IT!! (fires the bazooka, which makes a hole through Cell's stomach, as it explodes)
Perfect Cell: UURGGHH! How COULD YOU?! You stupid insect! LOOK AT WHAT YOU'VE DONE!!
Hasky: Yeah. That's nothing compared to what I'm going to do, Cell.
Perfect Cell: And you are?
Hasky: Hasky...the vice president of Launch's Delivery Service, and Kushami and Launch's twin sister.
Cell then recognized Hasky from some old Red Ribbon data files. As he did, she jumped onto him, and slit his throat...which bled very heavily. Cell was getting very angry, at this point.
Perfect Cell: Now I recognize you. According to the data, you're Hasky, the Master Thief and mercenary for the Red Ribbon Army.
Hasky: You're half right. I decided to quit being a mercenary and thief on the day Goku enabled the police to arrest me. I haven't killed anyone, since. But you, Cell...are a different matter. You tried to kill my sister! You're a threat to her, and Tien! (jumps onto Cell's back) Consider this...MY PAYBACK!! (gets out her knife, slits his throat and jumps off, nimbly)
Perfect Cell: (chokes) You...you MAIMED ME! You'll pay for this!!
Hasky: Not likely. I've heard about your ability to regenerate, though. I'd like to see you undo the damage my sister and I have done.
Perfect Cell: Give me two minutes, and I will!
Hasky: Will do.
Two minutes passed, as Cell was able to renegerate his waist, his stomach and his throat. Then, it was Ranfan's turn.
Ranfan: Hi there, handsome. I'm Ranfan. You're cute.
Perfect Cell: UUuhhh....thank you.
Ranfan: You know, even though you absorbed my children for your completion, I kinda like how handsome you are.
Perfect Cell: YOUR CHILDREN?! Do you mean to say that 17 and 18....
Ranfan: Are my kids? That's right. As a man, you cannot withstand my ultimate attack.
Videl: (watches Ranfan, and whispers to Chi Chi) Chi Chi...I think its time to make your move.
Chi Chi: (whispers to Videl) Right...just as soon as Ranfan does her thing.
Videl: What thing?
Perfect Cell: Uuuhhh...what is your ultimate attack, anyway?
Ranfan: This.
Ranfan once again pulled her clothes off, and was in nothing but her panties and bra. Cell just blushed as Chi Chi lunged at Cell with a roundhouse, which hit his chest, which was followed by Mirai Chi Chi, giving an ax-kick to Cell's head.
Perfect Cell: OOOOOOHHHH!! (holds his chest in pain)
Mirai Chi Chi: My turn! (performs an ax-kick on Cell's head)
Perfect Cell: (holds his head) AAAGGGGHHH!! THE PAIN!!
18 was the next to attack, as she used the Destructo Disk to cut off one of Cell's arms. Mirai 18 then used a Destructo Disk of her own to slice off the other arm.
18: Here's something new, Cell! (forms a Destructo Disk, and throws it) DESTRUCTO....DISK!!
Perfect Cell: (left arm gets sliced off, and is vaporized) Stop it!!
Mirai 18: No thanks. (forms her own destructo disk) Destructo...DISK!! (throws it)
Perfect Cell: (watches as his other arm is cut off, and it vaporizes) AAAH!! How?! How were you able TO DO THAT?!?!
18: Simple...being Krillin's wife does have its advantages.
Perfect Cell: So...I was right...you and Krillin do get together.
Mirai 18: Yeah. And, my present-day counterpart is an excellent teacher.
Perfect Cell: So I noticed!
Once again, it took Cell two minutes to regerate. By this time, Suno walked up to him and slapped him in the face.
Suno: You're so mean, Cell! This is for all the people the Red Ribbon Army have harmed in their quest for power! (slaps him)
Perfect Cell: AAHH!! Why you little....
As Cell reeled in pain, Mirai Bulma went ahead and kicked his butt...literally. At that time, he realized how badly damaged he truly was.
Mirai Bulma: This is for what you did to my son, you creep! (kicks his butt)
Perfect Cell: UUUNNNGGHHH! I don't believe it! You're only women...ordinary human women, yet all of you have caused me a lot of damage! Though I've regenerated, I haven't been able to overcome the pain of your blows! At this rate, one more blow will make me LOSE MY LUNCH!!
Just then, Marron, who had went outside while Mrs. Briefs looked the other way, marched toward Cell, and to everyone's surprise, she stepped on his foot.
18: Marron?
Mirai 18: I thought Mrs. Briefs was watching her.
Bulma: (gets a smidge ticked off) Mo-ther....
Marron: (steps on Cell's foot, really hard) You're a big meanie.
18: (Aw, man...that was awfully brave of Marron. However, I don't want her to see Cell spit himself out.) 16, could you and Eighter watch over Marron? We need to make sure she's safe.
16: I'll do it, 18. After all, you're a good friend.
18: Thanks.
16: You're welcome.
Eighter: Come on, Marron. Let's go indoors, now.
Marron: (smiles) Okay.
As 16, Eighter and Marron went back inside, the strain Cell had accumulated from the amount of damage he gained proved to be too much to bear. He then spit out his present day counterpart, and regressed to his Imperfect State.
Mirai Perfect Cell: NOOOO!! (throws Perfect Cell up, and changes back to Imperfect Cell)
18: Ewww! GROSS!
17: Maybe so, but it was worth seeing.
Mirai 18: Goon.
Imperfect Cell: What have you done to me?! (looks at himself) You fools! Do you realize what you have done?! IDIOTS! Now, I've lost my perfect form FOREVER!!
Perfect Cell: Calm down, my Mirai counterpart. For that isn't true at all.
Imperfect Cell: It isn't?
Perfect Cell: Yes. It isn't. Search the core of your being. Do you sense the data of 17 and 18 within you?
Imperfect Cell: (does as Perfect Cell says) Yes...I do. But...how do I access it?
Perfect Cell: You might have to be blown up, in order to regain your perfect form.
Finally, it was Bulma's turn. She attached a small bomb onto Imperfect Cell's chest. He realized that it was the core of 16's old self-destruct mechanism, and overreacted a bit. Bulma then revealed that she decreased its power. (The core of the bomb looks a lot like Eighter's bomb.)
Bulma: You know, it's finally time for me to make you pay for what you've done to Trunks, and my husband. (has a smug, cruel Saiya-jin like look on her face) Using this bomb, I'm gonna make you explode.
Imperfect Cell: What?! (scans the bomb) You fool! That's the core of 16's self-destruct mechanism! If you don't take it out, it'll DESTROY US ALL!
Bulma: I doubt that. For you see...I've made the bomb less dangerous than before. Now, it packs the power of Eighter's old bomb. The only one who will blow up is YOU! (begins to set the timer)
Imperfect Cell: You...you're not Bulma! You've changed! You're a MONSTER! A SAIYA-JIN LIKE MONSTER!! STOP IT!!
Bulma: Quit whining! Knowing my husband's thirst for battle...he wouldn't want to waste time on you, as you are now. After all, it would be too easy to kill you off, as you currently are. However...once this bomb blows you up, his thirst for a challenge will be sated....in...60 seconds.
Vegeta and Trunks just watched as Bulma demonstrated a cunning which truly made her worthy of the title Vegeta had given her. Then, Tanipu tossed Imperfect Cell into the air, to where the bomb wouldn't hurt them.
Vegeta: Unbelievable. I never knew she was this cunning!
Trunks: Yeah...me neither.
Bulma: Tanipu, NOW!!
Tanipu: (flies to Imperfect Cell, and grabs his tail) I'm on it! (starts to fling Imperfect Cell by the tail)
Imperfect Cell: WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!
Tanipu: I'm tossing you into the air, you freak! THIS is what happens to those who mess with my son Goku!
Imperfect Cell: (is getting dizzy) WHAT?!?!
Tanipu: Taaake...THIS!! (tosses him into the air)
Imperfect Cell: I don't know who you are, or where you come from, but now, you've sealed your fate! (attempts the Aerial Attack) AERIAL ATTACK! (sees the bomb has only 2 seconds left) WHAT?!?!
Bulma: (crosses her arms, and smiles like Vegeta, as Tanipu lands near Bardock) Too late.
Imperfect Cell: AAHHHHHHH!! (is blown up)
As Imperfect Cell exploded, Goku and the others stared on in amazement at what the women were capable of doing.
Vegeta: Kakarot...did you see what our wives have done?? (I...don't believe it. Bulma...I never thought you had it in you. You may not be a Saiya-jin, but you sure have the qualities of one. You have made me proud.)
Goku: I see it...but I don't believe it.
Trunks: Man! I never thought mom was capable of doing something that dad would do.
Mirai Bulma: Looks like she's proven you wrong, Trunks. Guess you'll think differently of me and my other self from now on, hmm?
Trunks: Yep.
Mirai Trunks: (laughs) You go, mom! You're the greatest!
Bulma: Thanks, Trunks.
Goten: Wow! Mom, you're as good as ever.
Chi Chi: (looks serious, and has her hands on her hips) Thank you, Goten.
Goku: Yipe! That pose is so intimidating.
Tanipu: It's not over yet, son.
Goku: I know. I can still sense Mirai Cell's ki.
Gohan: You were awesome, Videl!
Videl: Thanks, Gohan.
Bardock: He's starting to regenerate...I can sense it...by looking into his mind!
Bulma: (looks at Yamcha) Well, I guess you'll be calling me PRINCESS BULMA, from now on!
Yamcha: Aaahhhh...what happens...if I don't?
Bulma: If you don't...I'll make you massage my feet, and Vegeta's feet FOR A MONTH!
Yamcha: You know I HATE THAT! I'll do as you ask, Princess Bulma.
Bulma: That's more like it.
Tien: Here he comes...get ready.
Piccolo: Right.
And so, it happened. The core of Mirai Cell's being began to regenerate, on a grand scale. The cell multiplied into many, and it time, it began taking the shape of Perfect Cell.
18: So...this is how Cell survived the explosion of King Kai's planet.
Krillin: Yep.
Goku: I never saw it before.
Gohan: Me neither. This...should be good.
In time, the shapeless, bulging mass took shape. First, the legs came back, then his arms. In almost no time at all, Mirai Cell regenerated his whole body. By then, he had regained his Perfect form.
Mirai Perfect Cell: (gasps) I don't believe it...I actually did it. I'm back. And my complete power is INTACT!! (powers up) But, I am willing to let some of your women go. Those who are fighters may stay. The rest of you should go back in the house!
Kushami: That's fine with me. I'm pretty satisfied with what I've done.
Mirai Bulma: I don't mind.
Hasky: Same here. I've had my revenge.
Suno: I think it was enough to slap him.
Mirai Chi Chi: I do know how to fight. And, I'm a strong fighter, in my own right! I'll stay!
Bulma: I'll go. I've had quite a satisfying revenge. (smirks)
Ranfan: I may be a fighter, but I retired. Besides, 17 and 18 will make me proud. I know it.
Tanipu: I may be a Saiya-jin warrior...but I'm also Goku's mother! I'm staying for HIM..and for my husband!!
Chi Chi: I'm staying, too! I think I might be able to help beat you.
18: You know my stand on this, Krillin.
Mirai 18: Don't even think of counting us out.
Krillin: I wouldn't have it any other way.
Videl: My mother once told me that, in a fight, I have to go all the way! Together, with Gohan, his friends and my future family, we will NOT FAIL!!
Perfect Cell: Very well. Bulma, Mirai Bulma, Ranfan, Suno, Kushami and Hasky may go. The rest of you may stay.
Mirai Perfect Cell: Let's see how strong you people have become, in seven years, alright Goku?
Goku: Trust me. You won't be disappointed, Cell.
Piccolo: And now...the real fight begins.
Vegeta: Wish me luck, Bulma.
Bulma: Good luck, Vegeta. (kisses him on the lips) You'll need it. (goes inside, with the rest of the women who don't fight)
Piccolo is right. Now that the girls have jumped the gun and have had their revenge, there are two Perfect Cells to deal with, now. As the ones who weren't fighters go inside Capsule House, the other women stood their grond. Because, unknown to both Cells, a lot has changed since seven years have passed. Who will win? Who will lose? It's going to be an exciting battle on the next part of DRAGONBALL Z!!
