Humanity (Trunks x OC)

Part 32

The days of tranquility pass by quickly, too quickly. Finally it is time to meet Cell and fight him head on in his tournament. They have said their goodbyes to those who will not join them and have most of them have gathered on Kami's outlook, or should it be Dende's now?

"Er... Goku? We seem to have hit a bit of a snag." Krillin says hesitantly after the man enquired them about the long faces. "It's about the dragon... See, Dende made it so that all the people killed by Cell could be brought back with one wish. But, unlike on Namek, this dragon can't restore life to anyone who's died before." he explains.

"I'm sorry. I should have told you that before I made it Goku." the Namekian child apologizes sadly.

Goku seems to be lost in thought for a moment. He must realize what the implications are. If he dies, for example, there is no going back.

He quickly waves it off. "Don't worry. Nothings gonna happen." Goku assures him, making the group share uncertain glances. "He's not gonna beat us guys."

"Hello! We're fighting Cell here!" Krillin reminds him.

"Hey, take it easy." Goku ushers, looking to be really relaxed. "Now let's hurry up, or we're gonna be late." he urges gently, turning to go.

One by one they file out of the place after the Saiyan. Julliet and Trunks share a final look. "He's some character." Julliet muses, referring to Goku. Trunks nods in reply, also amazed at Goku's careless nature.

"Check it out! Vegeta and 16 are already here!" Gohan exclaims as they approach after a long flight.

"Yeah, but there's someone else here too. I feel like I should know who he is, but I can't wrap my head around it." Julliet states, eyeing the camera crew and a tall bulky man wearing a white cape.

"That's that Mr. Satan character from TV! What's he doing here?!" Yamcha says in recognition.

"Oh right! It was said he was going to join, but I didn't think they were being serious. I mean, just look at him." Krillin says, motioning at the proud man, already feeling sorry for the guy.

"Idiot." Piccolo mutters under his breath before they all touch down beside the ring Cell created himself. They're all here now, and just in time.

Cell turns to them, a small satisfied smile on his face. "Welcome. Welcome everyone."

16 walks around the ring to join the small group of warriors. "Hey! 16. You're back." Krillin smile in greeting towards the tall android. Julliet gives him a small nod. They are sort of acquaintances now.

16 stops before them, smiling slightly in return looking down at Krillin. "Yes. And thank you. Because of your help, I'm at last fully functional again." he says.

Goku steps up towards the android, extending his hand in greeting. They haven't met yet, Julliet remembers. "My name is Goku." he introduces kindly. In reply, 16's face contorts into something unreadable.

"I know your name. I was created solely to destroy you." he tells Goku, reminding the others of the mission and making them a little nervous because of it. But there is no need. "Though I've chosen not to." 16 adds before looking away and ignoring Goku's outstretched hand.

Goku blinks at him confused before turning to whisper at Krillin, who is chuckling nervously; "Get a load of mister personality."

Julliet sighs before glancing over at the TV crew, the reporter spouting out gibberish. Meanwhile, Mr. Satan looks to be a bit stumped. It must be because they just flew in here. It's clear he can't pull that off, his car standing off the side a bit. Really, what is he even doing here?