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When the two Gohans awoke they were at the Lookout. The first thing the two counterparts saw was a smiling Dende after he had healed their wounds. Dende smiled at the two counterparts. When the Guardian of Earth looked at Gohan his expression changed from joy to one of sympathy.

"I'm sorry about your brothers." apologised Dende.

Gohan smiled and got to his feet.

"You have no need to apologise Dende. We can still wish my brothers back using the dragon balls. They never died before so they will be brought back to life with the rest of the people Cell killed. And when they are back amongst the living I'm going to give them a piece of my mind." swore Gohan.

Android 18 awoke and sprang to her feet. The female Android was prepared to fight to the death if she had to.

"Dende get away from her quick. She'll punch a whole right through you." warned Yamcha.

Krillin looked from the former bandit back to the female Android.

"No body's going to kill anybody. We can put the past behind us, can't we? Now that both of the Gohans beat Cell we can all be friends." suggested Krillin.

Some of the Z fighters though Krillin had lost it. Android 18 was surprised by what Krillin had said.

"Gohan destroyed Cell?" wondered 18.

"You bet they did. They're both incredibly strong. So you can forget about punching whole in anyone." shouted Yamcha.

Tien looked at Yamcha. The former bandit was standing on the edge of the Lookout far from Android 18.

"Then why don't you come a little closer?" asked Tien.

Yamcha shot the triclops an unimpressed glare. Piccolo ignored the two fighters and approached the female Android.

"You should thank Krillin 18. He stayed at your side the whole time after Cell spat you out." told Piccolo.

18 looked at Krillin. The monk became nervous and tried to hide the blush on his face.

"It was nothing. I mean I enjoyed it. I mean...I just couldn't leave you there." stuttered Krillin.

The young Gohan thought he knew why Krillin was being so nervous around 18.

"I got it. Krillin, you have a crush on Android 18. Don't you." realised young Gohan.

Krillin knocked the young Saiyan over the head.

"Thanks mister smooth." muttered Krillin.

The Z fighters were shocked. Yamcha couldn't believe what he was hearing.

"What? How could you? Krillin she's a..." began Yamcha.

"You know she's an Android. Right pal?" hoped Tien.

Krillin nervously grinned at his friends. Android 18 wasn't too amused by it either.

"Expect me to fall at your feet now? The big strong boy rescues me and I'm his forever, right? Not that easy. I was wrong about you Krillin." snapped 18.

18 flew off from the Lookout. Yamcha was furious at how 18 treated his friend.

"That ungrateful...I can't stand that Android. I'm going to show her..." growled Yamcha.

"I'm not so sure you can do that." said Tien.

Piccolo ignored the two fighters once again and focused on the matter at hand.

"We waisted enough time here. Let's hurry up and summon the dragon and undo the damage Cell has done." stated Piccolo.

The Z fighters laid the seven dragon balls out and summon the eternal dragon, Shenron. The green Chinese like dragon waited to grant two wishes before he went back to his own realm.

"Chose your words carefully as you speak. I will make two of your wishes true." echoed Shenron.

Gohan stepped towards the eternal dragon. It had been a long time since he had seen Shenron and he couldn't remember a time he was more glad to see the dragon.

"Mighty Shenron. We wish for all of those killed by Cell to be brought back to life." told Gohan

"Your wish shall be granted." replied Shenron.

The dragon's eyes glowed red. Suddenly Trunks got up and Goten appeared out of nowhere. Gohan approached his two little brothers. Trunks and Goten smiled at Gohan. The three brothers quickly embraced and let go of each other again.

At that exact moment Goku regained consciousness. It had taken him the longest to regain consciousness and he had only awoke just slightly after the dragon was summoned. Goku looked around and quickly spotted the three versions of his sons and Trunks.

"What happened? Last I remember I was about to transport to Cell then I felt someone hit me in the back of the neck. Next thing I know I'm waking up at the lookout. Can someone tell me what's going on?" wondered Goku.

"I think Goten can explain everything to you, dad. Can't you little brother?" bitterly said Gohan.

Gohan shot his brother a dangerous glare. Goten knew Gohan was mad at him for getting himself killed. Goten decided it would best to do as his brother said and not try to enrage Gohan any further.

"I'm the one who knocked you out dad. It will make more sense if I start from the beginning. When I was still training with dad in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber I accidentally overheard dad's plan to sacrifice himself if he had to. I was in bed and dad probably thought I was asleep, but I could hear him loud and clear. After that moment, I watched him when he trained by himself. I taught myself how to use the Instant Transmition technique. I had seen how dad used it just before I told him who I was and I had already been trying to use it when I got a free chance. When I could use the move fluently enough I just waited until I had to use it. And I'm glad I did. Something tells me you would have wanted to stay dead if you were killed in the explosion Cell made. Aren't I right dad?" explained Goten.

Goku nodded his head.

"You're right son. That was my plan. All the villains we had to fight were drawn to this planet because of me. I was going to stay dead in order to help protect the planet and all the people I care about. But since I'm alive it looks like I can no longer do that." sighed Goku.

Gohan looked at his father.

"What you just said was the most selfish thing I've ever heard. There's always going to be another strong tyrant who wants to destroy and take over the world. You being dead wouldn't stop that from happening dad. It's better if you stay alive. Someone has to train the kid and the baby once it's born. Remember that dad." stated Gohan.

Goku looked at his son. What Gohan had said made a lot of sense. Goku accepted the fact that he saw still alive and swore he would live his life to the fullest.

During all the commotion everyone had forgotten about the dragon and the second wish. Shenron wasn't too pleased about being ignored and being kept out of his realm longer than he had to.

"Hello! Is anybody going to make another wish or not?" impatiently snapped Shenron.

The Z fighters didn't know what to do with the second wish. Everyone was brought back to life and Cell was destroyed. They really didn't have any need for another wish.

They were going to let the dragon leave when Krillin intervened. Everyone looked at the bald monk in confusion and curiosity.

"I have a wish Shenron. I'd like you to change Androids 17 and 18 into human beens so they can live their lives in peace." calmly told Krillin.

Everyone was shocked by Krillin's wish. Shenron thought and can up with his answer.

"That wish cannot be granted. It is beyond my power." said Shenron.

Krillin looked down in self disappointment. The Z fighters didn't mind 18, but they didn't really want 17 back amongst the living. And 17 had been one of cell's victims and he hadn't been wished back. Krillin came up with another wish to make instead of the first one he suggested.

"Then can you at least remove the explosive from 18's body?" asked Krillin.

"It shall be done." agreed Shenron.

Shenron granted Krillin's wish and then disappeared. The seven dragon balls scattered to the four wins waiting until they could be used one year from the current day.

The Z fighters were all wondering why Krillin wanted to wish back 17. Krillin told them that he wanted 18 to be happy and that the two made a lovely couple.

18 exposed herself to the warriors. No one knew how long 18 had been there and at the moment it really didn't matter.

"Hey bonehead 17 is my twin brother." shouted 18.

"Oh man." gulped Krillin.

"No this is exhalent you dope. Didn't you hear? That guys her twin brother." cheered Yamcha.

18 dropped into a fighting stance.

"I wouldn't celebrate if I were you. If you think you've won my heart because of that lousy wish, you're mistaken. I didn't ask for your help. But it was really nice of you." snapped 18.

"It was? You mean you're not mad at me?" hoped Krillin.

"Not really. No." said 18.

"Well then, would you like to come over and join us?" offered Krillin.

"No thanks." declined 18.

18 ran and flew off the Lookout for real this time. Krillin looked down at the ground. Whoever said all was fair in love and war was dead wrong.

The Z fighters left the Lookout and went to their respective homes. On the way to the Son house, Gohan told Trunks what Vegeta did during his battle with Cell. Trunks couldn't believe what he was hearing.

"You're saying that Vegeta risked his life to avenge me? I don't believe it." disbelieved Trunks.

"I'm with Trunks. It's kind of hard to believe what you're telling us Gohan." agreed Goten.

Gohan smiled at his two younger brothers.

"Believe what you like. I'm telling you the truth and it really happened." assured Gohan.

"Maybe my father isn't so bad after all." whispered Trunks.

The rest of the flight was done in complete silence for the three half-Saiyan brothers. The next day at Capsule Corp. the three future half-Saiyans were being seen off by the Z fighters and the rest of their gang. Gohan, Trunks and Goten had all gotten changed back into their normal clothes and had their hair cit.

Gohan once again wore his dark orange gi with the simble for 'Han on the back and the Capsule Corp. logo on the front. As before Gohan wore no weighted training shirt, blue boots, and one blue wristband. Trunks wore his black muscle shirt, gray pants, yellow boots, dark blue Capsule Corp. jacket with, and had his sword strapped to his back. Goten wore his old light red gi with the simble for 'Han' on the back and Capsule Corp. logo on the front, short sleeved weighted black training shirt, some black wristbands and black boots the present Bulma had given him, both his broad swords were strapped to his back, and his hair was cut so he looked identical to Goku. Bulma had altered the clothes so Trunks and Goten could wear them back to the future.

With the last of their goodbyes said Gohan, Trunks, and Goten entered the time machine and headed back for their own timeline. As they traveled through the time stream it felt like hours were slowly creeping by and at the same time it felt like seconds were flying by faster than anyone could count. Time travel was funny that way.

The time machine emerged back in its original timeline. Gohan landed the time machine and he and his two brothers got out. Trunks and Goten were confused that they were at the destroyed remains of Dr. Gero's lab and not at Capsule Corp. like they thought they were going to be returning to. Gohan noticed his brothers' confusion and decided to tell them why they were at Dr. Gero's lab instead of Capsule Corp.

"I thought we would take care of Cell before he had the chance to escape. That way he'd never be able to destroy anything or hurt anyone. So what do you guys say? You want to get cell out of the way then deal with those Androids?" asked Gohan.

Trunks and Goten agreed with their brother. The three half-Saiyans cleared a way into the lab and found the basement Cell was still growing in. Before they destroyed Cell and the rest of the lab, the three brothers looked around to try and find if there was anything they could use from Dr. Gero's lab. They found nothing.

The lab was complete deprived of anything useful. No plans, no inventions, not even a deactivated Android 16. Gohan, trunks and Goten suspected the Dr. Gero of their time dismantled 16 and never got around to making 19 before he was killed by 17 and 18.

With nothing to their interest found, the three destroyed the lab and Cell with powerful ki blasts. The lab was beginning to explode. As they were trying to make their escape, a piece of the cave roof gave out and landed on Gohan. Gohan's lower body was trapped under the rock. Trunks and Goten moved quickly to get Gohan out from under the rock before the explosion caught up with them. When Gohan was free the three flew out of the lab, just barely making it out before the explosion destroyed the rest of the lab.

The three half-Saiyan brothers landed on the ground. Gohan moaned and fell to his left knee. Trunks and Goten were worried about their older brother.

"Gohan." concernedly said Trunks.

"Are you alright?" worried Goten.

Gohan turned and smiled at his two little brothers.

"I'm fine you two. I just sprained my leg. Looks like I won't be walking for a while. I hope Bulma doesn't confine me to a wheelchair again when she finds out about this." responded Gohan.

Trunks and Goten helped Gohan fly back to Capsule Corp. They had put the time machine back in its capsule before they destroyed the rest of Dr. Gero's lab. Now all that was left was to defeat the Androids and take care of Gohan's wounded leg.

Goten decided to speed things up and used Instant Transmition to transport himself and his two brothers to Capsule Corp. In seconds the three brothers were at the ruined building of Capsule Corp. Trunks and Goten helped Gohan walked inside the destroyed building they called home.

Sitting at a desk reading a book was Bulma. Her long blue hair was back in a ponytail and she wore a plain t-shirt and jeans. Bulma suddenly felt a presence in the room and looked up. There in the door way stood Trunks and Goten helping support Gohan. Bulma couldn't believe it. Her son, Gohan and Goten were finally back. The owner of Capsule Corp. ran to the three half-Saiyan brothers, rejoiced to see them again.

"I can't believe you three are back. I missed you three so much. Gohan, what happened to your leg?" realised Bulma.

Bulma just noticed that Gohan's leg was hurt. The oldest half-Saiyan sighed and knew it was time to face the music. Hopefully Bulma wouldn't be too hard on him.

"I sprained my leg on our escape from Dr. Gero's lab. We went back and destroyed the remains of the lab. I'll tell you more later. For now I just want my leg bandaged and some food in my stomach." replied Gohan.

Bulma laughed and got a first aid kit from a nearby bookshelf. With her son and his two brother always getting hurt or beat up, Bulma had learned it was best to keep a first aid kit in every room in the house (even the bathroom0 just encase there was an emergency. Bulma had Gohan sit down and as she treated his leg. When Gohan's leg was bandaged Bulma looked back at her son and her son's best friend.

"Look at you two. You've both grown so much. You both even look older." noticed Bulma.

Trunks and Goten both smiled at the blue haired woman.

"We are, I guess. We each went into a room where a year passes in a single day. I even in with Veg...I mean dad." said Trunks.

"I got to spend some time with my dad to, but it was only a few months, and I learned how to use Instant Transmition." added Goten.

Bulma was a little surprised by what Trunks and Goten told her.

"That sounds like your father Trunks, stuffing a whole year of quality time into one day. I'm glad you got to spend some time with Goku Goten. Just don't think about using any of those new techniques you might have learned from your father's inside my house. Do you understand?" lightly joked Bulma.

Trunks and Goten both nodded. Bulma had been making some tea and asked if her son and his two brothers would like some. The three half-Saiyans all nodded and followed Bulma to the kitchen, Gohan being supported by his brothers every step of the way.

As Bulma was getting the tea ready she listened to Gohan, trunks and Goten tell her about the adventures they had in the past. Bulma wasn't too happy when she found out goten had killed himself, but she let it slide when she was told it was to save Goku's life. The blue haired woman served herself and the three half-Saiyans their tea.

"It sounds like you three had an exciting visit to the past. Is there anything else that happened that you want to tell me about?" wondered Bulma.

Trunks knew what he wanted to tell his mother what had happened to him in the past.

"Dad defended me in a battle." told Trunks.

"Trunks, you've got to be kidding." assumed Bulma.

"It's true. I didn't see it myself, but Gohan told me all about it afterwards. Dad went all out. Cell was incredibly strong and I was having a bad day to say the least. Gohan told me that when dad saw me die he was so upset he charged Cell like a wild man, with no chance of winning. Gohan said it was the best shot anyone got on Cell all day. Isn't it great mom." explained Trunks.

"Sure honey. It really is." nervously laughed Bulma.

Bulma couldn't believe that Vegeta actually did something noble. Goten rolled his eyes and tried not to think bad thoughts about Trunks' father.

"During the battle Gohan reached a new level of Super Saiyan. After we both died he achieved it. Now he's going to teach it to us. That will show the Androids or anyone else who is boss." stated Goten.

Bulma put down her tea and looked at Goten.

"Just what I need? Another way for you to destroy my house." sighed Bulma.

The three half-Saiyans laughed and Bulma laughed along with them. The conversation was cut short by an emergency broad cast over the radio. The Androids were attacking a nearby town. The Saiyan brother knew what they had to do.

Gohan was about to get up but was stopped by Bulma. The blue haired woman's blue eyes had a fire in them she only got when she was angry. Gohan gulped and sat back down.

"You're not going anywhere mister. Not with that leg of yours. Trunks and Goten can go fight the Androids; even if I would rather they stay here too. Wait until that leg heals. Then you can go around fighting as many monsters and bad guys as you want. Until then you're not leaving this house. Am I understood?" snapped Bulma.

Gohan nervously shook his head yes. Trunks and Goten quickly ran out of Capsule Corp. before Bulma decided to keep them under house arrest like Gohan. The two young half-Saiyans dropped their swords and Trunks threw off his jacket before they left to go fight the Androids.

When they were outside the two brothers powered up the Super Saiyan and took to the sky. They flew until they reached the town the Androids had been destroying. Androids 17 and 18 noticed as trunks and Goten landed on the ground. The two twin Androids had been terrorising an old man but stopped when the two Saiyan brothers showed up.

"Het it's you two? Where's the other guy. Aren't there normally three of you?" asked 17.

"Ya it's us. The name's Trunks and this is my brother Goten." seriously said Trunks.

"Gohan couldn't make it, but we'd be happy to fill in for him. This is the day the nightmare ends. You two will wish you never stepped foot out of Dr. Gero's lab." declared Goten.

17 and 18 weren't scared of the two annoying half-Saiyans. They had defeated them thousands of times in the past. This time wouldn't be any different.

"In case you two haven't noticed it never ends here. The only thing that ends is you two and that weak master of yours." reminded 17.

"Gosh how rude. They are such arrogant little punks. I want them dead." hissed 18.

"I don't mind. But look sis we'll be blowing week's worth of fun." stated 17.

"I don't care. I need this. I've been in a bad mood all day." said 18.

18 lunged at the two brothers. The two separated and attacked 18 from different sides. 18 noticed how much stronger the two were from the last time they fought. 17 noticed the same thing as his sister.

"Man they're good. I don't know how, but they've changed." realised 17.

"I hate you." growled 18.

Trunks and Goten remained calm in the face of their mortal enemies.

"You hate the fact that you're completely outmatched. Well imagine feeling the way that you do right now all of the time like the people of this planet. Fools, how do you think my master Gohan felt when you ganged up on him in the rain?" clearly spoke Trunks.

"Now it's your turn. We'll avenge the Z fighters and everyone else you ever hurt or killed. Face it you've met your match. I hope you enjoy it." deeply spoke Goten.

17 and 18 attacked Trunks and Goten at the same time. The half-Saiyan brothers easily deflected all of the twin Androids' attacks. When 18 wasn't paying attention Trunks and Goten ganged up on her and combined their ki into one ki blast.

"This is for Gohan." shouted Trunks and Goten.

And with that Android 18 was destroyed. 17 was completely speechless. He couldn't believe the two weak half-Saiyans had just killed his sister.

"It can't be? You killed her. Kid that's one mistake you won't live to regret." swore 17.

"You think this life is all about you." began Trunks.

"But what about the others? The ones you two killed?" finished Goten.

Once again the brothers combined their attacks and destroyed 17. When the Androids were dead Trunks and Goten turned their attention to the old man. They brought him to a hospital and then flew back to Capsule Corp.

Bulma and Gohan were patiently waiting their return. Trunks and Goten told them that they had defeated the Androids. When words got out of the Androids defeat the whole world excited and declared Gohan, Trunks, and Goten the greatest heroes on the face of the Earth.

It was over. The Androids had finally been defeated. To the people of Earth it seemed like a dream. No more living in fear, no more worrying when the next attack was going to be, no more worrying about who was going to be killed, the nightmare was over.

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