It could be that a new threat emerges. Maybe another android, stronger than Cell, was observing the fight and decides to take advantage of the chaos after Gohan's death. This new android could become the main antagonist as it poses a greater danger to the remaining fighters.
Trunks could also be a popular character in such fanfictions. He might be curious about Gohan's interactions with Cell and get involved in their affairs. His time - traveling knowledge could add an interesting twist to the story. Also, Vegeta could be included. His pride might not allow him to accept Gohan getting too close to Cell and he could try to put an end to their relationship or partnership in the fanfiction.
One possibility in the 'Gohan Trains After Cell Games' fanfiction is that Gohan is training not just for physical strength but also for mental strength. He has seen the horrors of the Cell Games and realizes that a strong mind is as important as a strong body. So he might be doing meditation - like training, learning to control his emotions better in battle. He could also be training to sense ki more effectively, which would give him an edge in combat against stronger opponents in the future.
Here are some recommended novels after defeating the apocalypse:
1. " The Age of the Universe ": This novel depicted the collapse of human civilization and the struggle between the survivors. The protagonist rose again in the apocalyptic world and explored the cruel love and redemption in the apocalypse.
2. [After Doomsday: This novel tells the story of the protagonist's survival and farming experience in the apocalypse, as well as his interactions with other characters.]
3. [Doomsday Mantis]: This novel tells the story of a world that has mutated or evolved due to the Red Mist.
4. " Global Evolution ": This novel depicted the entire world mutating or evolving because of a Red Mist.
5. " I Plant a Field in the Apocalypse ": This novel is set in the apocalypse. The protagonist has a Rubik's Cube space and tells the story of farming life in a happy and relaxed style.
Please note that the novels recommended above are conjectures based on the search results provided. If you need more detailed or accurate recommendations, please refer to other sources or conduct further research.
One idea could be to focus on Gohan's internal struggle during the Cell Games. Maybe he's doubting his abilities even more than shown in the original, and it's through his friends' and family's words of encouragement that he finally finds his resolve.
Well, this fanfic could be quite interesting from a character - development perspective. If Cell kills Gohan, it could change the entire dynamic of the Dragon Ball world. For example, Vegeta might be forced to step up in a different way, or the Z - fighters might have to completely reevaluate their strategies. It might also show a different side of Cell, perhaps a more menacing and victorious side that we haven't fully seen in the original series.
The story could progress with a darker tone. There would be a lot of mourning at first. Then, the remaining characters might start to look for ways to prevent future threats more aggressively. For example, Bulma could use her scientific skills to develop new weapons or defenses.
Well, one possibility is that Gohan might go into a period of self - discovery. After such a huge battle, he's likely to question his role in the world. Maybe he'll travel to find other powerful fighters and train with them. Another thing could be that he'll try to live a normal life for a while, like going back to school, but find it difficult because of his new - found power and the memories of the Cell Games.
In fanfiction, Gohan could have a secret power that he discovers during the Cell Games. This power could be related to his Saiyan heritage in a new and unexpected way, like being able to tap into an ancient Saiyan ability that no one else knew about. It could completely change the course of the fight against Cell.