...
The three of them were completely stunned. They had no idea what this ugly guy in front of them was talking about.
"It seems you still don't know what your mission is, so let me enlighten you!"
Cell's mouth curled into a sinister grin as he began explaining his grand plan.
"I'm Dr. Gero's creation. After years of research using the cells of Son Goku and others, I became the ultimate android—Cell!"
"As long as you two allow me to absorb you, we can become a powerful and invincible warrior!"
Android 17 shouted furiously at Cell.
"You want me to be absorbed by an ugly freak like you? Keep dreaming!"
Cell chuckled darkly. "Like it or not, you are destined to become a part of my perfect body!"
"Hah!"
With a loud roar, Cell charged toward Android 17 with full force. His mind was already visualizing his perfect form.
However, before he could land a hit, he was kicked away by Android 17.
"Tch!" Android 17 scoffed, mocking Cell. "With that pathetic strength, you expect to absorb us?"
Cell quickly stabilized himself mid-air. He raised his right hand, placing his index and middle fingers on his forehead as energy surged between them.
"Devil's Light Killing Cannon!"
A spiraling golden beam shot toward Android 17.
"That move—it's the same one Piccolo used before! I nearly died from it back then!"
Angered, Android 17 smacked the beam away and immediately rushed at Cell, delivering a powerful punch that sent him crashing into the ground.
Boom!
A cloud of dust rose where Cell landed.
Without giving Cell time to recover, Android 17 gathered more energy in his hands and unleashed a barrage of energy blasts.
Bang! Boom!
Cell, still on the ground, was engulfed in a storm of explosions.
"Aaaahhh!"
Thick smoke and screams filled the air. When it cleared, Cell lay motionless. His body was battered and bloodied, one arm destroyed.
"How is this possible? How is 17 so strong?"
Cell could no longer move. He collapsed in disbelief.
"Ugly freak, go to hell!"
Android 17 summoned energy into his palm, forming a deadly ball of light and launched it at Cell.
"No...!"
Cell screamed in defiance, his mind spinning. Where had the time machine brought him? How did this go so wrong?
Just as the blast neared him—
Three figures appeared out of nowhere. One casually swatted the Ki Blast into the sky.
"Luckily, we made it in time," said the newcomer.
The three were Rayden, Broly, and Paragus. Rayden had sensed the fight and used Instant Transmission to get there.
Cell was stunned. Were these people here to help him? Had Dr. Gero made other androids?
Android 17 shouted angrily. "Rayden, get out of the way!"
Rayden smirked and stood protectively in front of Cell. "He's still useful. We can't let him die just yet."
"This ugly bastard wants to absorb me and 18! If you don't move, I'll beat you too!" 17 yelled.
Rayden glanced at Broly. "Broly, looks like he wants to fight us. Want to have some fun?"
"Haaaah!"
Broly roared, releasing a violent surge of energy, and beckoned Android 17.
"Come over here!"
Android 17's face turned pale. The pressure from Broly's aura was overwhelming.
Far away, Son Goku and the others, who were training, felt the explosive energy.
"Who's fighting over there?" Goku asked as they flew toward the source.
Rayden sighed. "Broly, I told you to play with him, not unleash your full power."
Broly looked confused. "Didn't I?"
"Forget it, let's just go," Rayden said as he grabbed Cell and vanished with Broly and Paragus using Instant Transmission.
Android 18 rushed to 17. "Are you okay?"
Android 17, sweating, replied, "They're insane..."
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Son Goku and the others arrived.
"17, it's you guys! Who were you fighting?"
"It was Rayden and his group! They took that monster away—the one who attacked the human city!" 17 explained.
"That thing's also an android made by Dr. Gero! He has your cells and can even use your techniques!"
Goku's eyes lit up. "Rayden is amazing!"
"Hmph, I'll surpass him one day," Vegeta grunted.
"Uncle Rayden, why are you taking that android away?" Gohan asked.
Goku smiled. "Rayden won't do anything bad. Let's head back."
Everyone nodded and left.
...
Rayden took Broly, Paragus, and the Cell from the alternate timeline to where Ultimate Cell was located.
"Cell, you didn't run away. I'm impressed," Rayden smiled.
Ultimate Cell grinned confidently. "Why would I run? I've been training hard. My strength has skyrocketed!"
"You came at the right time. I can finally take my revenge for last time!"
Rayden looked at Broly. "This time, you can use your full strength. As long as his head remains, he'll regenerate. Have fun."
Broly grinned. "Alright, Rayden."
"Haaaah!"
Broly unleashed his power and lunged at Ultimate Cell. Without hesitation, he grabbed Cell's head, slammed him into the ground, and began dragging him across the planet at high speed.
"Aaaargh!"
Ultimate Cell was helpless as he was plowed through the terrain.
After a few minutes, Broly tossed him aside and laughed. "How's that feel? Use your full strength!"
"You bastard!" Ultimate Cell raged, throwing a powerful punch.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Broly took the blows and mocked him. "That all you got? Eat something first next time."
Broly then grabbed Cell again and charged energy into his chest.
"What are you doing?! Let me go!" Cell panicked.
"Chest Air Bomb!"
Boom!
A violent explosion erupted. All that remained of Ultimate Cell was his head.
"Come on, Cell. Use your regeneration already," Broly said.
Ultimate Cell hesitated. "Wait... this feels familiar. Didn't this happen last time too? I need to train more..."
"Let's not fight now. We should eat. It's bad to exercise before meals," Cell muttered.
Rayden chuckled. "Broly, come back."
Once Broly left, Ultimate Cell finally regenerated.
Rayden called out, "Cell, come here. I brought you an old friend."
"Huh? Who's this ugly guy?" Ultimate Cell asked.
"He's also a Cell, but from another timeline. Help him become complete and boost his combat power."
"Hahaha! No problem!"
Ultimate Cell was excited. Now he had a punching bag, just like how he had been one before!
He kicked the wounded Cell. "Regenerate, and let's make you perfect!"
Rayden, Broly, and Paragus flew away. After finding a flat area, Rayden set up a capsule house to spend the night on the planet.
...
The next morning, Rayden and the others returned.
The Cell from the other timeline had achieved his perfect form!
He and Ultimate Cell now looked identical. If their powers were equal, they'd be impossible to distinguish.
"Not bad! You became perfect overnight," Rayden said.
Ultimate Cell responded calmly, "He was desperate for power, so he worked hard."
Meanwhile, the other Cell almost cried. No one could imagine the torment he went through!
(Note: Cell possesses Piccolo's cells for infinite regeneration and Saiyan cells, allowing for massive power boosts after recovery. In the original story, Cell's power increased drastically after self-destruction and recovery. If Gohan's final attack hadn't fully destroyed him, Cell may have grown even stronger!)
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