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[NARRATOR] Last time on Dragon Ball Z,

Cell was about to absorb Android 17 into his being

when Android 16 lodged a silent complaint.

Like a raging bull,

the strong, silent Android charged into battle

and attacked Cell with all he had.

It was soon evident that Android 16

was every bit as strong as Cell.

Leaving nothing to chance,

the giant Android proceeded to rip off Cell's tail,

ensuring that the greedy monster could never

absorb another life into his being again!

[ANDROID 16 growls]

[CELL screams]

[NARRATOR] But Cell had other plans,

and he would not be deterred

from completing his deadly evolution so easily.

A little tail regeneration, and he was back in business.

[ANDROID 16] Hmm?

[CELL chuckles]

[CELL] Since some of Piccolo's cells

comprise my cellular structure,

I, too, have the ability to regenerate my body!

[NARRATOR] The epic battle continues...

...today on Dragon Ball Z!

[thinking] Full regeneration?

How can you beat a creature like that?!

[thinking] He's hideous. I could never be a part of that!

[thinking] He's just too much...

[CELL] A valiant effort, my friend,

but just a minor inconvenience to me.

[CELL chuckles]

I thought I had the solution, but I did not.

You are bound to have a weak point somewhere, though!

Really now? We'll see.

This time I'll rip off your head!

[CELL chuckles]

[CELL] You'll have to catch me first!

[CELL growls]

[ANDROID 16 growls]

[ANDROID 16 grunts]

[CELL] So much for that strategy...

Now, do you have any other tricks,

or can I get on with my work?

[ANDROID 18 gasps]

Aaahhh...

[CELL growls]

[ANDROID 16 growls]

[CELL yells]

[grunting]

[ANDROID 16 grunts, CELL screams]

[ANDROID 16 growls]

[yelling]

[thinking] 16's... stronger!

[ANDROID 18 thinking] Wow, 16, you're doing it!

[thinking] This guy is too much!

[ANDROID 16 grunts]

Blasters fire! Aaahh!

[TIEN stammers]

[KRILLIN] Huh...?

[KRILLIN gasps]

[thinking] Holy cow! Look at those fireworks!

Those guys are going all out over there!

[thinking] Wait a sec... I can feel Tien's energy signal!

[thinking] Oh, great! What's he doing over there?

So much for the plan! Aw, man! Now what?

I can't go over there now. Not without the remote.

Sorry, Tien. I've got to find Bulma first!

[GOKU] Wow! That's strange!

Cell's energy signal just took a nose-dive!

Yeah, I felt it, too, Dad. Is he losing?

[GOKU] It doesn't seem possible, but somebody seems

to have the upper hand on him right now.

Now, if they could just hold on a little longer!

He's great!

[ANDROID 17] Incredible...

16 beat Cell!

16...

[ANDROID 16] Why are you still here?!

I told you to leave this place!

Hey, you squashed the bug. What is there to be afraid of now?

That attack was not enough to finish Cell!

It is imperative you run from this place immediately!

You, too, 17!

Don't give Cell the chance to absorb you!

Don't worry.

I think you've taken the wind out of that freak's sails.

You're obviously stronger than he is!

And with us at your side...

no one can even touch our little gang!

I'm telling you 16, you are truly state of the art!

I'll admit I was scared there for a second,

but now, heh, now I know...

Soon we'll have the whole world as our playground.

Just the three of us, doing anything we want.

[TIEN gasps]

[TIEN] 17! Look out! He's behind you!

[ANDROID 17 gasps]

[CELL shrieks]

[ANDROID 16 gasps]

You should've listened to your friend!

[ANDROID 17 muffled] No! Let go!

[muffled yelling]

Nooo!

[CELL laughs]

[CELL screams]

[ANDROID 16 growls]

It's... horrible!

[CELL growls]

[ANDROID 17 screams]

[CELL yells]

[yelling continues]

[CELL roars]

[ANDROID 16 yells]

[CELL snarling]

[snarling continues]

[ANDROID 16] 18! Come on!

We cannot allow him to absorb you too!

You had better get out of here now!

[GOKU gasps]

[GOKU] Whoa! This isn't good!

It feels like Cell's power level just went through the roof!

[GOHAN] Yeah...

It's what we feared.

Cell must have gotten one of the androids, Gohan.

It's the only explanation!

[CELL] Ahh, yes! This is much nicer! How exhilarating!

[TIEN thinking] Oh my gosh... We should've stopped him.

[CELL laughs]

[CELL] Yes, I could get used to this! I've waited so long...

He wants you, 18! We must go!

[CELL chuckles]

[CELL] Ah-ahh...

No! He is as strong as I feared!

[TIEN thinking] Great!

It looks like I might have to get my feet wet after all...

You can't escape me. It's over.

You had a small window of opportunity to defeat me,

but now it's too late!

[TIEN thinking] Okay, Tien...

What would Goku do if he were here?

[thinking] He'd do everything he could

to keep that Android away from Cell!

Even die!

Ah, a new look! Much more comely than the last!

Merging with 18 should have a similar effect.

[ANDROID 16 yells]

Huh?

Huh?!

[CELL chuckles]

[ANDROID 16 gasps]

[ANDROID 18] 16! No! Look out!

[ANDROID 16 yells]

So, Android 18, it's your turn. Come here.

[ANDROID 18] I'm not listening to anything you say.

Look what you've done! You're a monster!

Ahh! Feisty.

[ANDROID 18] Why don't you just go back

to wherever you came from?

[CELL] I'm on the verge of becoming a god,

what do you think?

I'll leave...

My dear android,

when will you understand that you belong to me?

[ANDROID 18 growls]

[CELL] Well, shall we get started?

Just relax. You know the routine.

[ANDROID 18] Stay where you are. I'm warning you.

One step closer and I'll detonate!

Huh?!

Extinguish yourself? You wouldn't dare!

Oh, no? Just try me.

Anything's better than merging with you.

I'm not a creature like you are. We're completely different.

How can I be a part of you?

[CELL] I think I know someone who can answer that for you.

[ANDROID 17 (CELL)] Hey, 18, what's up? Don't worry.

It's me, 17.

Huh?

What's the deal? You're scared, huh?

Don't worry, look. I'm fine.

I know that it's hard to understand, but we were

meant to be together as part of Cell.

Once you join us, it will all become clear.

Join you? Are you sure?

[ANDROID 17 (CELL)] 18! Would I ever do anything to hurt you?

Don't listen to him! That's not 17!

Cell is using his voice to trick you!

[CELL] Be quiet, you fool!

You only have half a brain left!

You have no idea what you're talking about!

Please continue, 17.

You do whatever you want, 18...

But doesn't it make sense to do as Dr. Gero

intended and become one ultimate being above all others?

It's what we were made for!

There is no higher purpose for us!

I'm not buying it! That's not 17!

17 loved the person he was.

This life was a fascinating game to him.

And he wouldn't trade it for anything!

Especially not to be a part of you!

You fool, you're mine whether you like it or not.

So just accept it.

[CELL] Go ahead and try! But how many seconds will you need?

At least a few to gather energy for the blast!

But I will stop you before then!

All I need is a second to get to you,

but you'll need at least a handful to get the job done!

[CELL chuckles]

Add it up.

[CELL] Come to me.

[ANDROID 16 groans]

No!

[ANDROID 18 growls]

Huh?

What does that no count think he's doing?

[TIEN] I'm doing the only right thing... I'm stopping you.

You fool! You've seen, you know you're no match for me!

[TIEN] I might be just a pothole in the road to you, big guy!

But it's going to be one heck of a deep pothole!

Take this, you!

[TIEN yells]

[TIEN] Tri-Beam! Haaa!

[ANDROID 18 grunts, CELL yells]

Oh, no!

Tien just jumped in, didn't he?!

We had a plan!

He's not even supposed to be there! What's the deal?

[ANDROID 16] 18... Are you okay?

[ANDROID 18] I'm fine, I think.

[TIEN] There you go, Cell!

A little greeting from the "No Count"!

[TIEN] Alright, big guy! I know you're down there somewhere!

And I'll bet you're raging mad, aren't you?

Oh boy, Tien! You've really done it this time!

Why are you still here?! Get out of here right now!

[CELL yells]

[TIEN bellows]

[CELL grunts]

Can you fly?

I will try to.

[CELL yells]

[TIEN yells]

[CELL grunts]

[CELL grunts]

[TIEN yelling]

[CELL grunting]

He's putting out too much energy!

Darn it! What's he doing?!

He knows that he can't sustain an effort like that!

We're gonna lose him!

[TIEN yells]

[CELL shouts]

[ANDROID 16] You go, 18..

I do not think... I can fly.. anymore..

[ANDROID 18] Yes, you can! Let's go!

[TIEN yells]

[yelling continues]

[CELL shouts]

No, Tien! Get out of there!

[NARRATOR] Tien's going all out,

but how much longer can he hold on?

With Cell on the rampage,

is there any hope left for the valiant warrior?

Can Vegeta and Trunks complete their training

in the pendulum room in time to lend a hand?

Stay tuned for scenes from the next episode

of Dragon Ball Z!