Bringer of Death

Cell Saga - Part 5: Unexpected

Cell Saga - Part 5: Unexpected 

"Statement: According to my analytical scans, I can now confirm with 99% accuracy that Cell has been eliminated." 

"That's wonderful!" Bulma said excitedly. "So Goku was able to somehow pull it off?" 

"Correction: He did more than pull it off. Kakarott's battle power was substantially greater than Cell's; his victory was all but assured from the outset. I'd think even non-mechanical beings like yourselves could comprehend the simplicity of such logic." 

"Well, then," Bulma said, rolling her eyes at C47's unending arrogance, "I guess it's safe to set down." She had a mind to tell the droid off and threaten to never repair or upgrade him again, but she was more excited to see Goku again. 

Oniya, who had just come back from checking on the recovering Vegeta, sat down at the controls and began to land the large vessel. 

"I've been thinking," Oniya said as she smoothly pulled up on the ship's steering mechanism. "That android 16 model...the one Lord Vegeta destroyed earlier...might be worth studying. If its power source is still intact, we could gain valuable insight into Gero's designs." 

"Hmm, good idea." Bulma was still tapping her foot in anxiousness. "I'll have one of the guys run and grab what's left. First, though, I've got to see Goku, not to mention Trunks." 

"Interested Query: Do my audio receptors detect what I think they do? Number 16 possessed a renewable energy source, correct?" 

"Right; he was the strongest one of the bunch," Bulma replied, only halfway listening to the droid. "And before you ask, yes, even if we can't figure out how to replicate his power source, we still might be able to patch it up and install it in you. But that's only if you will pipe down for five minutes! Otherwise, we'll be tempted to shut you off just to have peace and quiet!" 

The droid's eyes pulsed a deeper red, showing his excitement that the use of his new functions was finally within his grasp. He even let Bulma's taunt slide this once, mainly because he still needed her. Once his upgrades were complete and he was self sustaining once again, then he would...deal with her. 

With Oniya at the help, the Bringer of Death began its descent onto the small island where the Z Fighters were gathered.

On a small suburban island... 

"How can you be sure Cell is really gone?" Number 18 asked insistently. 

Krillin swallowed, trying his best not to just stare into her cool blue eyes. The gravity of her question was particularly high; he wanted to sound as positive as possible considering her circumstances. "I'm as sure as I could possibly be," Krillin said, trying to sound both confident and reassuring. His mind was spinning on all cylinders, processing and over-analyzing each word he said. Most of all, though, he just didn't want her to worry anymore. 

'It's hard to believe that here I am...really talking to her like it's just a walk in the park,' he thought as he continued to speak. It seemed like a miracle that he was able to say anything at all, much less say things that weren't embarrassing. 

"Here's what I know, 18. From the moment Goku showed up, Cell's power never surpassed his. He was in total control the whole time. And I'm absolutely certain what just happened was a Kamehameha wave struggle, one Goku clearly won. I can't feel Cell's energy at all." 

The blonde cyborg took a slow, deep breath. It felt better, but her heart was still racing. She still hadn't had time to completely process all of it either. 

'Why am I so afraid to believe it's over?' she wondered. Her mind began to recall her memories of Gero. 'Maybe I've just been running so long, fearing to become that same monster I did in the future. But now...can it really, truly, be finished?'