School Morning. A start of the new week. The weekends had come and gone. Now most students had to get back into the swing of things.

Shining Armor was driving his car. In it was his little sister Twilight. They're car was like anything you'd expect in Canterlot. A roofless round vehicle. With a round windshield to compliment it. Hovering over the ground. Using it's own hover technology to get around and what not.

"So...What did you and Aunt Celestia talk about?" Asked Twilight. "I mean when you came back you all pretty good mood."

Shining Armor smirked. Not letting Twilight know that easily. "Oh pfft...It's adult talk. You wouldn't find it very interesting."

Twilight to that gave him a sarcastic smirk. Folding her arms to that. "I would so find it interesting."

"Okay, then you wouldn't understand."

"Bro. I 've have a higher GPA then you have when you were my age."

Shining Armor to that chuckled. Complimenting himself. "Ah, so I am doing a good job teaching you."

Twilight leaned closer clasping her hands together and giggling. Pleading. "Come on! Please?"

"I told you Sis. It's adult talk. It's nothing serious at all. Alright?"

She leaned back. Putting on a crafty smirk. "I'm gonna get it out of you one way or another."

Shining Armor shrugged. Not at all intimidated. "Trust me. Cadence tried the same thing with me. I'm unbreakable."

Shining Armor pulled into the parking lot. Stopping. "Alright were here. Now get out quick before the cool kids find out."

Twilight laughed to that. As her brother was practically the most annoyingly funny person she'd met. "I mean aren't I the sister to the Drifter? I'm sure no one would mess with me."

Shining Armor responded with a chuckle of his own. "I have not gone by that name since I was your age. Heh, but seriously. Get to class before I send you to get a late slip. Alright?"

Twilight shrugged. Walking the other way. "You got it boss man!"

Shining Armor shook his head. Upon hearing that name again. During his Bad Boy days. "Oh the cringe that brings to me..."

Only fifteen minutes later. Shining Armor entered the class. The Bells had rung and well everyone beforehand had been conversating about how they're weekends had gone and what not.

"Alright class settle down."

With the command, the class obeyed. All calming themselves down and sitting down in their seats.

Sunset Shimmer looked to the seat next to her. Seeing that the ominous Sentry was nowhere in sight. She glared. Knowing full well where he probably was. She groaned. Getting up from her seat. Heading for the steps down that led to the main floor of the class.

Only to be stopped by Shining Armor. "Miss Shimmer. Going somewhere?"

Sunset let out a sigh. Explaining herself. "Yeah I'm just gonna go drag you know who into class. Just so I don't have to do it in between attendance."

Shining Armor nodded. Before explaining. "Miss. Shimmer Flash isn't here today."

That was a first. Sunset's eyes widened. Looking over at Shining Armor. "What?"

"He's come down with something. I think it was the flu. Most likely from over the weekend. I don't know how long he'll be out of commission for but he told me over the phone to not to bet on him coming at all this week."

It was common knowledge by now that Flash was not human. But that being said it was a common consensus that the city didn't know much about the Saiyan's immune system. If whether or not they could fight of sicknesses, or for that matter get sick. But still though. To Sunset it was a big surprise to her. Of the three months she'd already been in school for. Flash had either not been here because he decided to skip or he'd had to be dragged down into class by her because no one else was willing to.

Her voice went a little soft. Coming to the realization that Flash was not here. "Oh...never mind then." She turned around heading back for her seat. "Flash being sick...why is that so odd to say." Going up the steps, she walked past Soarin, and then the empty seat which belonged to Flash. Plopping down into her own. "Well I mean it cant be that bad without that jerk."

She placed her books onto her desk. And she used all the space she could. With Flash gone she had as much desk real estate as possible.

Flash's eyes slowly blinked open. It was definitely morning time. The Sun made sure of that for Flash's face. Feeling the heat. Getting awakened by the beautiful bright orb in the sky.

Flash got up. Surprisingly, his sleep was more or less comfy. But still nonetheless he'd manage to fall asleep. Getting up. He found that his journal was on the ground open book. Most likely from writing himself to sleep. After all, being in a foreign area wasn't exactly easy to get used to.

Flash went down to pick up the journal. Seeing how far he had gotten.

Entry 1: Appleloosa

Alright. Upon looking for one of the Dragon Balls. I've been lead to a town called Appleloosa. It's a pretty great place to be completely honest with you. Nice people, great atmosphere all that. It's definitely not Canterlot City that's for sure. That being said, I'm probably gonna write that previous sentence a lot. But there's something else about Appleloosa that Canterlot doesn't have. And that's the fact that the whole city is essentially ran by a Gang of Bandits known as the Endocarps. I met a family while I was here and they told me enough info to get by about the Endocarps. Their leader Deadeye. I'm onto him. Between me and you, I think he has some sort of Ki control. Because according to one of the Family members. He has the ability to shoot piercing lasers out of his hands. As for the overall environment. Think of something straight out of a textbook about Western Cities and all. Just more surreal and authentic. There's lot's of Apple themed products and food. Like Apple, Barbeque sauce. Yeah I'm still unsure of how they managed to think of something like that but hey it's definitely worth a try.

And that's where it stopped. Right at the part about Apple BBQ sauce. Flash had tried it, and well it was definitely worth the try.

He got up. Seeing his Jacket placed on the ground. He picked it up. With relative ease as always. He arched an eyebrow. How Uncle Orange struggled to pick it up was beyond him. But still, he put it on. As it provided to be a comfy layer.

Putting his Journal in his bag. He picked up the whole thing. Heading for the door.

At the same time. Sunny Seed had also gotten up. Getting ready for her day. She exited her room. Heading straight for the kitchen as the rest of the family had most likely woken up as well.

That's when. Flash and Sunny crashed right into each other. With the two not looking where they were going. The two accidentally bumped into each other. Both stumbling back.

Flash rubbed his head. Before seeing that Sunflower was on the ground. He widened his eyes. Getting up, walking over to her and apologizing. "Uh, sorry about that Sunflower..." He gave out his hand for her to grab. Her eyes widened. She blushed to the gesture. But she took it up. Grabbing Flash's hand. Letting him help her up. As soon as that was over with. There was a short silence. It was there, that Flash noticed Sunflower's blush. Arching an eyebrow. "Uh Sunny, are you okay?"

Her eyes widened even more. With her pupils getting smaller from hearing Flash say her name like that. "Wow...he called me Sunny." But, she told him to as that what she preferred. She responded rather quickly to Flash's question. "Huh?! YEAH!-Yeah. I'm-A'm fine it's uh just. Mornin' tiredness and all..."

To that. Flash smiled. Chuckling a little. "Well I guess that makes the two of us. Cause let me tell you. Getting up in the morning is like doing homework. It's just way too challenging."

Sunflower put on a quick smile. Though a little nervous around Flash. She made up an excuse to go back to her room. "Uh, Ah forgot somethin' in ma room. Would you excuse me?"

Flash shrugged. "Hey your house, your rules right?"

Sunflower nodded. "Y-Eyup!" Turning around and quickly scurrying back to her room. Opening her room door. Quickly closing it just as quickly. She leaned back into her door. Sliding back and letting out a long heavy sigh. "Why am ah' feelin' this way...I didn't feel this way when he came to our house..."

The memory flooded in. The one in which Flash lifted what Uncle Orange described as weighing a ton. And Uncle Orange was anything but feeble. The guy was strong like most of Appleloosa. But seeing Flash basically lift it fine with no struggle. No effort. It was kind of spectacular to see. But that wasn't the only thing.

She didn't deny it. Flash was really handsome to her. His Unkempt hair he made work. His voice was like any other male voice. Deep and a little monotone most of the time. But there was a slight softness to when he talked. Nothing too soft but it was just the right level. She didn't so much care for the fact that he was an alien. It didn't really change her

But even so, when they had met she found him a little attractive. But that was at that. But now seeing him in that display of strength. For a brief moment. It made her really acknowledge Flash's attributes.

She again let out another sigh. "Come on Sunflower. He probably doesn't see you like that. So why are you?" She got up. Narrowing her eyes. "Come on Sunflower. Just forget about it!"

She got up. Heading straight for the exit.

Walking down the stairs. She had already saw Flash conversating with Aunt Orange, Braeburn and Babs. And despite telling herself to forget her feelings. Her cheeks kind of heated up. Blushing a little.

Upon her enter. Flash nodded. Greeting her again. "Hey Sunny."

Her eyes widened again to him calling her Sunny again. That just made things worse. Blushing even more. But quickly, she responded nervously. "H-H-HEY!-Hey!"

with the exception of Flash, the whole family could easily notice Sunny Seeds odd behaviour. Her flustered look. Aunt Orange of all people easily noticed that something was up with Sunflower. And Flash was probably the culprit. To that she looked away. Chuckling. Trying to stop herself from smirking.

Braeburn meanwhile. Asked Sunny of her behaviour. "Hey there. You Alright Sunny? Yer lookin' a little red..."

Again. Sunflower responded rather quickly. Nervously. "YEAH! Yes...Yes Ah-Ah'm fine." Braeburn arched an eyebrow. He wasn't sure if he were to buy that or not. But nonetheless, Sunflower continued talking. Wanting to derail everyone's suspicions of her. "Uh-Wh-Where's Uncle Orange?"

Babs responded. "He went out early before Hah Noon to go get groceries."

But, just as they were talking about him. Uncle Orange entered the house in a hurry. Holding what he could get. Closing the door behind him quickly. whilst also holding a wanted poster. Calling out Flash's name with urgency. "Flash! Flash!"

Flash and the rest turned around. Hearing the cry. With Flash heading straight for the corridor. "Did something happen." He ran, heading there to see Uncle Orange panting.

Uncle Orange responded soon thereafter. Upon seeing Flash step in front of him. "I just got back from the town. I grabbed what ah could before high noon. And uh...These posters were everywhere."

He handed Flash the poster he had been carrying. The Wanted Poster. Flash looked at the poster. It wasn't anything like ransom. It showed a sketch of him though. His hair was a little overemphasized and his nose was a little off, but the sketch was pretty decent. The poster wasn't asking for him to be captured and brought to the Endocarps with a cash prize. Instead they wanted him to come to town. What Flash could presumably believe to be a standoff. At of course, High Noon.

Flash narrowed his eyes on the poster. Glancing up at Uncle Orange. "I'm gonna guess that the fellow in this poster is me they're lookin' for."

Uncle Orange nodded. "Flash. I know you want to go take on this guy. But are ya positive that ya know what you're doin?"

Flash nodded earnestly. Putting on a smirk. "Trust me. By the time were through. Appleloosa will have to say bye-bye to the Endocarps."

The Day Before...

The Bandit. The Bandit who had come around High Noon and stuck around for a bit. Came back to the home of the Bandit Leader Deadeye. A nice looking two story home. He had ran of course, after the whole encounter with Sentry he basically booked it all the way back.

He ran up to the door. Knocking on it as fast as he could. Making it known that he had clear urgency.

It was there another bandit. Wearing a bandana on his face and a Stetson hat of his own. Answered the door. Opening it. And upon seeing the Bandit empty handed, he immediately commented on the scene. Speaking in a gravely deep voice. Speaking in a stern tone. "Wha have you come back empty handed?!"

The Bandit was panting. A lot, clearly being heard. But he nonetheless responded. Very, very quickly. Practically babbling and stammering if you will. "Tha-Tha-Th-H-he-heh-he w-..."

The other bandit's shoulders dropped to the sight of this. "Oh fer land sakes." Doing what he did best. He raised his hand up. Slapping the Bandit in the face to get him to talk right. "So could ya repeat that now. Just without pissin' yerself?"

And the Bandit did just that. "T-There was this person, this kid! He had me shoot me gun before havin' me run away."

The Bandit at the door arched his eyebrow. Though most of his bandanna concealed it, he was confused outta his mind. So he asked him for more clarification. "Uh...ya mind bein' a bit more specific?"

So like before. The Bandit again explained what had just happened. This time going into more detail. "Ah saw this kid come into Appleloosa from outta nowhere. So doin' whut we always do, Ah tried to give him the friendly greetin' of takin' the dumb bastards stuff. But the kid overpowered me, he took one bullet before catching the other. Ah knew ah had no choice so ah ran back here. Ah need to see Deadeye immeidatley."

To hearing that. The Bandit thought the other was lying as an excuse to say he couldn't get a single cent of money. But, it wasn't his responsibility to punish any other bandit. No, no that was Deadeye's duty. To keep his men in check. So, he decided 'what the hell?' Moving away and granting him entry. "He should probably be in the main room."

The Bandit that had come back from town wasted no time to run right into the home. Needing to see Deadeye immediately. And he did.

Entering the room the other Bandit had referred to. He saw other bandits such as himself. All in similar clads with either exception of a bandana or what not. But they weren't the center of attention.

A man. A man that sat behind a desk. Cash covering it. 3-4 Women of the town willingly wrapped around him. Just so they could be on the good side of him. The man that had messy hair. He wore what was called a shawl collar tux jacket. Complete with a red dress shirt exposing a bit of his chest, matching black dress pants and shoes. But most importantly. He wore something.

A Dragon Ball with five stars. Wearing it like a chain.

This was Deadeye. The leader of the Endocarps.

Upon seeing the Bandit appear. He sighed. Questioning his arrival. Speaking in a non accented voice. "What do you want? You have my money?"

"Uh-N-No sir."

To that, Deadeye's glare grew. "I don't like that." He raised his arm up. Pointing his index finger while the rest were clutched together. "I don't like that at all."

The Bandit's eyes widened. Immediatley he justified himself before anything catastrophic could happen. "No-No-No wait! I have a real good reason."

Deadeye's finger began to glow yellow. But he responded. "Go on..."

With that he prompted to explain. "Ther-There was this kid. He stopped me from doing anything. He must be bullet proof because he caught one raght in front of me."

Deadeye arched an eyebrow. That being the most ridiculous thing he'd ever heard. "A likely story..." Suddenly. A glowing yellow ball of Ki engulfed his finger tip. As he was ready to shoot it.

But the Bandit kept insisting. Downright pleading. "PLEASE! Ah-Ah'm tellin the truth Deadeye. Ah swear!"

Deadeye rolled his eyes. He was in no mood for hearing a grown man cry. He looked to all his women. Adjourning them. "Ladies, leave us for a moment."

They all responded. Walking away. Some swaing their hips as they did. To that Deadeye smirked a little. Before attending back to the Bandit who had cried wolf and ran back to him. Glaring at him with a slight lip curl. "Your being serious?" The Bandit nodded quickly. To that. Deadeye let out an even heavier sigh. Deciding to why not make things interesting. "Okay fine. Let's say I do believe you..." he stroked his chin to think of something. Something that'd feel worth it. Eventually his eyes widened as he found an idea. To that, making him grin sinisterly. "I want you to draw out this kid you speak of. In fact...after your done. All of you are to make posters of the image. Saying that he is to come to the town at High Noon. But of course there is some conditions."

The Bandit arched one eyebrow before responding. "And uh, whut, whut would that be?"

"If he shows up and you were telling the truth. I don't kill you. But if you're lying..." He looked around. "All of you are to beat him senseless to death. I mean after all. If I were making posters that were pointless, I'd wanna kill the culprit too."

To that. All the other members glared at the one bandit. The Bandit himself. He was scared for his life. Going all white and sweating exponentially. Hoping to god that the second condition will occur.

The five were walking. With Flash, Babs and Braeburn at the front. Whilst Braeburn held Babs on top of him. Meanwhile, Uncle and Aunt Orange along with Sunflower were all right behind. Following Flash.

It was there. Aunt Orange tapped Sunflower's shoulder. "Hey Sunny?"

Sunflower glanced back at her Aunt. Arching an eyebrow. "Yeah?"

"Ah...Well Ah need to talk to you."

With that. Sunflower and Aunt Orange slowed down. Letting Uncle Orange go forward. Sunflower was unknown to why Aunt Orange needed her attention. But she'd explain it to her soon.

As, Aunt Orange began to speak. "So...our Guest is something of uh Diamond in the rough. Don't ya agree?" She put on a crafty smirk after finishing.

Sunflower's eyes widened again. Her pupils shrinking a little. A red blush coming to her face. Immediately responding. "Whut?!"

Aunt Orange chuckled. Leaning closer and whispering in her ear. "Come now Sunny. Ah'm not that dumb. You like Flash don't ya?"

Sunflower's eyebrows furrowed. He blush grew stronger. Her eyes grew wider. She shook her head. Doing her best to deny that claim. "Whut!? No-No! WH-Wha would you think of somethin' as absurd as that."

"Please. You've been flustered for the entire mornin'. When he said 'hi' to you. You became all red and nervous." She placed her hand on Sunflower's shoulder. "And Ah mean it's not so unnatural. You two are both fourteen. And ah guess you're at that age. And well, he seems pretty charming for a young man."

Sunflower glanced down. Frowning whilst twirling her index fingers together. She glanced at Flash. Before finally responding. '"Ah-Ah don't know Aunty. Ah just...Whut if he doesn't like me like that. Whut if he doesn't want to be with me."

Aunt Orange smiled. Giving her an earnest answer. "Sunflower. Yer a beautiful young woman. If no guy can see that than heh, they don't know whut they're missin' out on."

Sunflower smiled from the uplifting words. But still, one question remained. "So, what do I do?"

"Be Honest. In are family, honesty has always been the best policy'. So, be honest to him bout' the way yer feelin' about him. Maybe he'll understand."

Sunflower thought about the whole idea. While it was true that she never hid anything from her family or anyone for that matter. But, somehow this felt a lot more different. In most circumstances she'd never been flustered around someone. But somehow Flash ended up being the first one to pull it off. Putting her in the state she was.

She twirled her fingers. Deciding to hell with it! Heading over to Flash. Going more forward than ever. Getting close to him. She opened her mouth ready to speak.

But Flash beat her to it.

"Alright were here."

Because of that. She quickly shut her mouth. A little startled. But not daring to say a word. Due to her nervousness getting the better of her. With Flash's voice completely catching her off guard.

Flash looked back at the family. "So what exactly do people do if they're still in town before High Noon?"

"Well to be honest son we don't usually go out during High Noon." Uncle Orange stated. "Well, Braeburn here is how you say...somewhat of a ladiesman. He kind of shows up to uh...well whatever eighteen year olds these day do."

Braeburn chuckled. Shrugging. "Now, Now Uncle Orange. Ah can't help that our genes er nothin' but superiority." His eyes widened to that statement though. Looking at Flash. "Well uh, no offense buddy."

Flash shrugged. "None taken. But uh...back to the question..."

"Right, right. Uh..." Uncle Orange stroked his chin. "The Bar is everyone's go to hiding place. So uh, I guess we'll go there."

Flash nodded to the answer. Not really instructing the family. More or less advising to just find a place to hide before things get rough. "Alright well. If all of you don't really wanna be here, than go home. I don't want anything bad to happen to you guys."

That's when Sunflower of all people responded. Hearing that, well that'd be outrageous. Staying home while knowing full well that the Endocarps were gonna be no more. She wouldn't miss that for the world. For the first time, putting her flustered state aside. "Are ya kiddin'. We wouldn't miss this fer the world!"

Flash's eyes widened to that. I mean, he kind of half expected it. Judging by his time here, he knew that the Appleloosa people. Well these guys especially, had a little pride in their own hometown. But he smiled to that. "Well alright. Man you know with confidence like that you'd probably make it big as a public speaker. Heck maybe even a teacher."

Sunflower's eyes widened. A small blush came to her face. Thanking Flash for the comment. Though her voice went a little shy afterwards. ending it with a small chuckle. "Uh, thanks."

With that, the family all headed for one building. The Bar. Where Flash and Braeburn initially first met. But the difference was that after this. There would be no more hiding, there would be no more Endocarps.

Flash, stood deadest in the middle of the dirt road. With the intent on waiting. They had spent most of the day at their home All the way till 4:55. 5:00 being High Noon of course. So it was more or less a five minute wait. But Flash would wait.

He firstly though wanted to make sure no one was around. So no one would be caught in what could be eventual crossfire. And there was a decent amount of people around the area. All out, either communicating, window shopping. The usual. So Flash decided to take things fully into his hands. More than he already did.

"Everyone!" He yelled catching everyone else's attention. "Get out of here, take cover, get moving! Things are about to get rough around here."

Though he wasn't exactly any form of authority. They all complied. Scurrying into shelter. Taking it in whichever building they were nearby.

Not the streets were fully empty. Nothing but the wind and the dirt road. Flash tilted his head a little. Smiling in fact. Ready for what was about to come up next. It was an odd feeling. Like he actually wanted to fight. Like it would amuse him in some way.

He chuckled. "This is gonna be fun..."

A/N: So were are slowly approaching the end to the first part of The Dragon Ball Arc.

Now, I feel like many others might that this chapter was a little overstuffed so to speak. Well thinking a day after I wrote the majority.

The Flashback was something I had forgot to add in the last chapter and well, now it feels a little overstuffed.

In this Arc, I wanted to give characters as much purpose as possible. Obviously Babs and Aunt Orange didn't get that much development now but in the future things might be different.

Anyways thanks for taking the time and reading my story. I really appreciate it and I'll talk to y'all in the next Author's note...