"Damn it! Damn it!!!"
"Let us out!!!"
In a desolate mountainous area, Android 17 and Android 18 were trapped inside two energy cages, relentlessly pounding and attacking the energy walls, but no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't break free.
This was to be expected, as these energy cages were specially crafted by Yuujin using his own energy. With the power of Android 17 and Android 18, there was no way they could easily break out and escape.
Having been imprisoned and left here for several days, Android 17 and Android 18 were furious. However, trapped as they were, there was nothing they could do no matter how angry they became.
After numerous failed attempts to break the damned energy cages, Android 17 and Android 18 had no choice but to give up. They simply lay down inside the cages and decided to sleep.
"Damn Trunks, damn Yuujin! Don't let us get out, or we'll make sure you regret being born into this world!"
After some time, as Android 17 and Android 18 were dozing off, they seemed to notice something. Almost simultaneously, both of them opened their eyes.
A green-armored monster, resembling a humanoid insect, had appeared out of nowhere and was now standing outside the energy cages that imprisoned them.
"Hehehe…"
"Android 17, Android 18, I've finally found you!"
…
"W-what kind of monster are you?!"
The predatory gaze of the creature sent shivers down their spines. Android 17 and Android 18 were both startled by this monster that had seemingly come out of nowhere.
"I am Cell, an artificial human created by Dr. Gero, just like you."
The green-armored monster, Cell, replied in a hoarse, monstrous voice.
"Cell? An artificial human?"
"Tch, that old fool Dr. Gero really made some disgusting things!"
Hearing Cell's answer, Android 17 and Android 18 both secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but their expressions were still filled with disgust.
Compared to their perfect forms as artificial humans, this ugly and repulsive creature in front of them was nothing but a failed experiment.
"Hey, you disgusting thing, hurry up and break this damned cage to let us out."
"Since you're also an artificial human, you should obey the commands of your seniors!"
Speaking in a commanding tone, Android 17 said from inside the cage.
"Hehehe, don't worry, I'll let you out. But I have one condition."
"A condition? What condition?"
Cell let out a sly laugh, while Android 17 and Android 18 frowned in annoyance.
This ugly, disgusting creature—if they weren't trapped and in need of his help, they would have blasted him to pieces with an energy blast already. Instead of obediently following their orders, he dared to make demands.
"My condition is that after I let you out—"
"I get to devour you!!!"
After a pause, Cell's face twisted into a ferocious expression.
"W-what?!"
"You've got to be kidding me, you damned monster!"
Their hair standing on end, Android 17 and Android 18 were both shocked and then filled with rage.
This arrogant, disgusting monster actually wanted to eat them!
"You all call me a monster, and I admit that I do look like an ugly monster now. But it's all your fault."
"When Dr. Gero created me, he used some of the essential materials on you two, which is why I turned out to be this hideous."
"But it's fine. Dr. Gero's computer told me that as long as I absorb you two, I can evolve into a perfect and powerful being."
"Once I absorb you, I won't just shed this ugly appearance—I'll also gain invincible power!"
Staring intently at Android 17 and Android 18 inside the energy cages, Cell's cold eyes were filled with a mad desire, like a predator eyeing its prey.
"T-this can't be…"
Unsurprisingly, Android 17 and Android 18 were stunned.
They had never known about any of this!!!
"Now, Android 17, Android 18, let me devour you and become one with me."
"Once I absorb you, I'll evolve into my ideal, perfect form and become the most powerful being in the universe!"
"Who the hell wants to be eaten by you?!"
"Get the hell away from us!"
As Cell stepped closer to Android 17 and Android 18, the two trapped androids were both terrified and furious.
This monster actually wanted to eat them to achieve his perfect form? What a joke!
"Android 17, I get it now. Those bastards left us here to lure this guy out!"
Suddenly realizing something, Android 18 shouted.
"Damn it, they're all using us!"
Quickly understanding as well, Android 17 trembled with rage.
"Hey, Cell, those Saiyans trapped us here to draw you out."
"If you don't want to be killed by them, you'd better get the hell out of here!"
Trapped in the energy cages and unable to fight back, Android 17 and Android 18 could only try to scare Cell away.
"Saiyans? You mean Trunks, right?"
"But you don't need to worry about that. Even though I'm not in my perfect form yet, dealing with a few Saiyans is no problem for me."
"Once I absorb you, I'll take care of them."
Confident in his power, Cell raised his hand, ready to destroy the energy cages holding Android 17 and Android 18.
But just then—
Whoosh!!! An energy blast shot from the distance, forcing Cell to retract his hands and quickly dodge.
"Cell!!!"
Trunks' loud shout echoed as he, along with Yuujin, Goku, Vegeta, and another timeline's Android 18, appeared on a hillside not far away.
"Cell, you've finally shown up. We've been waiting for you."
"So that's Cell, huh? What an ugly monster."
Looking at Cell in the distance, a glint flashed in Yuujin's eyes, while Goku clicked his tongue in disgust.
"It seems Android 17 and Android 18 were right. You were deliberately trying to lure me out."
"Aside from Trunks, my data doesn't have any information on the rest of you."
"Who are you, and why is there another Android 18 with you?"
Staring at Yuujin and the others, Cell asked.
"Cell, there's no need for you to know who we are. After all, you're about to die."
"Last time, Trunks dealt with Android 17 and Android 18. Vegeta, this time, it's your turn."
"Remember to go easy and don't destroy Cell's body. I still need it for something."
Not bothering to waste words with Cell, Yuujin turned to Vegeta beside him.
"Tch, always ordering people around."
Though slightly annoyed, Vegeta didn't refuse. With a burst of energy, she transformed into a Super Saiyan and coldly walked toward Cell…
To be continued…
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