Night Gives Way to Dawn

What's wrong with me?

Son Wuling's mind was reeling. Had he been rejected? No, he hadn't confessed his feelings. So what was going on?

"That's strange. Why was I rejected for no reason when I didn't do anything? Everyone says men are very good at overthinking, but women don't seem to be much different. Where did Number 18 show that I liked her? Isn't that just polite talk?"

Son Wuling hadn't even reacted yet. What was going on? Even if Number 18 was pretty, she was just pleasing to the eye. Besides, he liked Xiaonan, Mai Sakurajima, Megumi Kato, Kurumi. Did he just fall in love with every pretty girl he saw on the street?

With tears welling up in her eyes, Number 18 made Son Wuling, who was about to refuse or say something joking, hold back everything.

Android Number 18 said, "I never feel tired. I have endless energy and stamina. Not only that, we also have a bomb inside us. Son Wuling, you said that behind the names Android 17 and Number 18, countless talents have been born. And we are the ones who bear these two names, Android 17 and Number 18, who have inherited the lives of tens of thousands of living beings! If we could, we would like to become human too!"

Son Wuling remained silent. Many things are not as simple as they seem; there are many hidden aspects that can only be discovered by looking into them!

The Red Ribbon Army's infamy had reached the point where even children dared not cry at night. Even Videl, at the time, knew about the Red Ribbon Army's notoriety, and the outcome was predictable.

Son Wuling said, "After this is over, I will make a wish to the Dragon Balls. If I can't turn you and Android 17 back into humans, I will ask Shenron to remove the bombs inside you."

Son Wuling's words startled Number 18, who stared at him in disbelief, her eyes already slightly red. Even Android 17, who was playing games in the living room, stopped typing after hearing Son Wuling's words, seemingly oblivious to the fact that her character in the game had been killed.

"Really? Son Wuling, you really will use that Dragon Balls to make a wish! To have Shenron turn us into humans?" Number 18 asked uncertainly.

Son Wuling nodded, his face now somewhat grim, as he only just realized it. He said, "It's true, but Shenron isn't omnipotent. If he can't turn you into humans, I'll ask Shenron to remove the bombs inside you. After we defeat Cell, but what about Number 18, Android 16, Krillin, and Master Roshi? Have they managed to control their ki? Or...?"

Number 18 and Android 16 remained silent. Android 17 abandoned the game console, went to Son Wuling's side, and replied, "They were all killed by Cell, as well as Krillin's wife. Krillin's daughter is currently being looked after by your apprentice Lan-Fan at the martial arts gym; she's asleep now."

"Dead... Is that so? So that's what happened? Dead..."

Son Wuling seemed to be enduring something, the veins on his forehead bulging, and his eyes almost spitting fire with anger.

"Android 16, I need your help with something. If I don't get up by tomorrow morning, wake me up. It's no longer my time to rest!"

Android 16 nodded in response, "Okay!"

Number 18 asked worriedly, "Son Wuling, are you alright? Son Goku said you need about ten days to recover!"

"I ate the Senzu Beans. Although I still feel tired, I feel much better than when I first woke up. Besides, now is not the time for me to rest."

When Son Wuling heard that Krillin, Master Roshi, Violet had been killed, he almost lost control of himself. However, upon sensing everyone's ki, he realized that they were probably all asleep. Android 16, Android 17, and Number 18 were tireless and had unlimited energy, so it was probably Videl or Lan-Fan or Mai who brought them to his house.

Everyone was probably in the same boat all day; everyone was probably exhausted. And Goku was probably just as tired as Krillin was after his death. But now that Wuling Cell couldn't be found, even Goku was still sleepy and tired, despite eating a Senzu Beans!

Son Wuling returned to his room, lay down on the bed, and uncontrollably fell asleep. In his dream, his mind kept thinking about Cell, who was created from his own cells.

His once gentle gaze had now turned cold!

"What would I do if it were me?"

Son Wuling recalled his first encounter with Son Goku and Bulma on Mount Paozu, reminiscing about every little detail of their journey! Until Raditz arrived, and peace was shattered once again.

Suddenly, it was like a jolt of electricity in my mind; something flashed into my consciousness.

"By the way, Raditz mentioned when he first came to Earth that his Scouter, besides Goku, also sensed a powerful fighting force. Was that what Raditz said?"

Son Wuling recalled what Raditz had said back then. At first, he thought Raditz was referring to Gohan, and since the aura he had generated was very brief and not as strong as his or Son Goku's, and considering Raditz at all!

During that period, Son Gohan never lost his temper due to emotional outbursts, and Krillin and Tien Shinhan's power at that time was even less likely. In other words, at that time, there was someone on Earth who was even stronger than Piccolo at that time!

Son Wuling frowned, feeling a headache coming on. He hadn't realized there was such a guy on Earth. He had overlooked him. If he was a good person who just wanted to live a quiet life in seclusion, that would be fine. But what if that guy was up to something?

"Damn it, I was so careless... But who could it have been? Master Crane? No, it couldn't be him. As for Master Shen, I've already pulverized him to Tao Pai Pai. It's even more impossible!"

Even in his dream, Son Wuling was still preoccupied with the guy Raditz had mentioned, feeling dizzy and disoriented, as if there was a thorn pricking his head.

call...

Son Wuling slowly adjusted his breathing, calming himself down, and gently closed his eyes to regain his composure.

"Calm down. Maybe I'm overthinking it. What's done is done. Instead of dwelling on it, I should think about how to resolve it."

Outside, on the first floor, Android 17 stared at Son Wuling's room on the second floor, unable to recover for a long time. He couldn't quite believe what Son Wuling had just said.

"Was what Son Wuling just said true? On the Number 18 and Android 16, will he really wish for Shenron to turn us back into humans?"

Number 18 turned her head away, her usual coldness gone, replaced by a complex and subtle mix of emotions. She said, "It doesn't seem like a lie. Besides, he said that if Shenron can't turn us into humans, he'll ask Shenron to remove the bombs inside us! Although I've only known him for a short time, I've found that he's genuinely good to his friends, partners, family, and everyone around him."

As always, Android 16 remained calm and said, "Two extremes? Son Wuling!"

Android 17 agreed, saying, "After all, he's the guy that Dr. Gero, that bastard, hates!"

Through the window, under the watchful eyes of Android 17, Number 18, and Android 16, time passed, the sky gradually grew cooler, and outside, night gradually gave way to daybreak!