Two year have passed from the events of Buu, life on earth had returned to normal. At least as normal as life gets. For our heroes had been peaceful, one that they knew just how fragile things had been. West City was returned to its hustle and bustle rather quickly after the monster, but the summer was hot and unwelcoming. Raditz walked through one of the doors to Capsule Corp, glad for the air conditioning. The saiyan had a magazine to lightly fan himself, as lunch was being placed out for the family to enjoy. "Thank god they did not decide to go out on a picnic." He sighed lightly as Trunks made himself known.

The thirteen-year-old boy in summer vacation, already leaving out of the dining room. It seemed the boy had taken liberty to eat some already and called out that he was headed out to hang out with friends. He slipped passed his Uncle, waving goodbye. Raditz half tempted to remind him to have someone drive him, but in the end it would not matter. Trunks would just fly anyway, not caring to hide his powers and expose Goku and his own brother to questions about flight. Raditz entered into the dining room and so far it was just him and his sister in law who just sighed as he entered. "Sounds like I am not the one you wanted to see." Raditz remarked as he grabbed one of the glasses of water and took a few sips.

"That's not it, just was hoping to keep Trunks one lunch before school started up again. But with him planning a month-long camping trip with his friends and everything. Leads a mother to get a little worried her boy won't be around long." Bulma sighed again as she sat down in her chair.

"If I had known, I would have grabbed him." Raditz looked out the window, the streak of energy faded into the distance.

"No, he is young and shouldn't be babied by his mother. Anyway, enough about me. Your brother will come out soon when he finished training, so we can start lunch soon." The blue haired human looked to Raditz. She saw his face scrunched and eyes narrowed as he looked outside. "You look unhappy. Let me guess, last nights date did not go well."

"Tsk." Raditz turned his head as his long hair hid his face. His tongue pressed to the back of his teeth for a moment. "That easy to read still." He growled before he turned, his one arm moved behind and rested in a military stance.

Bulma knew that it meant he was not fond of the subject already. "She must have really ticked you off. What happened?" She pried anyway, nothing like a little gossip to get her mind off her youngest boy already becoming a young man. She lifted up her glass of tea as her eyes fixed to his own.

"She just bored me." Raditz was quick with his response. "I lost interested an hour in the meal, paid for the meal, and left. I don't see why you insist in me going out with these women." The saiyan could feel his own muscles tense under her gaze.

"Because for as long as I known you, you have gone on three dates. Though maybe I am targeting wrong gender." Bulma smiled when Raditz growled, showing his displeasure of being suspected to not liking females. "Nothing is wrong with it."

"I do not have feelings toward men, so stop implicating that I am. Maybe your just bad at picking women for saiyans." Raditz's eyes glared down at her, a warning to have Bulma not continue.

"Such a grouch. So, what did happen?" Bulma wanted to get to the bottom of why she was not able to get a girl for him. She thought this girl would be perfect, she took martial arts and went to the gym nearby. A nice healthy woman that was active.

"She wouldn't stop staring." Raditz finally admitted, speaking of his missing right arm. "Just like the others… They can't keep a simple conversation and end up just looking at it." Raditz could still feel the phantom of his arm, he could almost feel as if he was moving it. But he knew it was missing.

"You realize we could use the dragon balls-"

"No." Raditz spoke sharp and direct, silencing Bulma in the instant. "I don't need it back."

Goku entered the room, sweat dripping from his body and into his Gi. His gaze turned to the two and could sense the little bit of bad air. "Did I miss something?" He spoke with a little concern but the two remained quiet. The saiyan walked in and leaned over to his wife and kissed her lips gently. He then looked to his brother and simply rose a fist bump, Raditz responding in kind to let his brother know that there was no ill will. "Shall we get started? Foods getting cold."

"Yes, and Goku… next time take a shower before coming to lunch please. I made the mark two water proof, so you could even shower in higher gravity." Bulma complained as she waved her hand to show Goku he needed to sit further from her.

"Oh, Sorry. I got really into todays training. Tarble said he wanted to try and go into that Saiyan Primal form and test it against me again. I swear I am going to beat it this time. I got close last time!" Goku excitedly laughed as he spoke, the man looked like a boy about to get a toy.

"Getting to be able to spar with your friend is no reason to be unhygienic." Bulma retorted.

"Mind if I join you once my shift is over. I haven't had a good spar myself in a little while. Just base form, to keep things fair and less destructive." The older brother grinned at his younger brother, seeing the strength their father had in him. Not the physical strength, but the strength of a warrior. A proud saiyan in his own right.

"That would be awesome. With Gohan taking his summer time off to train with the Kais, and Trunks being busy with friends, it would be a good break from just working out." Goku was excited again, but began to scarf down food like it was going to be the last meal.

"Don't tell me Trunks is falling into Gohan's habits and not training enough." Raditz said with an annoyance, the last time that happened Gohan was not strong enough to face his greatest threat. That and it mean the fusion between the four kids would have a weak link.

"No no, he still trains and pals around with Vegeta's kids and Garic when he comes down. They keep each other in check still. Just also wanting to have a… what did he call it honey?"

Bulma shook her head lightly with another sigh, sometimes her husband's forgetfulness was unforgivable. She was just happy that he remembered her birthday. "He wants to have a normal life as well."

"Yeah, means he has to hang out with others. I am fine with it. He is keeping up with his training, Though I don't think Geta would allow him to weaken. That boy seems to think of Trunks as a rival, the two are always trying to best each other now." Goku chuckled again as he began to drink down a bowl of soup.

"Good, I would hate for a new opponent to show up that could have been handled if they kept up their training." Raditz followed his brother's ravenous need for food and shoveled food into his mouth.

-later that day-

The summer day sun had lowered but the night felt warm still. Raditz walked through the growing nightlife as he watched younger couples rushed to the next event in their life. Cars rushed around to get themselves home as well. As he walked, he felt the shoulder of someone bump into him. He ignored it at first, but a hand soon landed on his shoulder to stop him. The warrior's eyes turned to see a man ready to argue about his 'rude' behavior. His eyes shifted down to the man's posture, he could tell that the man wanted to act hard. Raditz's eyes fell to the women who seemed to be paying attention, an obvious bravado needing to be stroked to impress the opposite gender. Raditz instead turned to face the man, his eyes turned to this human as his face turned to displeasure himself. "Leave now… I am in a bad mood… and I am looking for someone to take it out on." Raditz warned, the human just grinned as he opened himself up to throw the first punch. Raditz's hand caught the man's wrist and twisted it tell the man was laid on the floor from a throw. The instant he let go, his fist hit the ground. An imprint forged into the cement next to the man's head. The saiyan breathed in deep and sighed out, sensing one of his friends coming to help the human. Raditz unraveled his tail that wrapped around his body, which slammed into the friend's side and sent him sideways into a parked car. The alarm ringing as Raditz stood, cracking his knuckles as he twisted his fingers. A small glare back down at the man before he walked away. "This day just does not know when to give a break"

Raditz continued his path to his single room apartment, not much to speak of. Raditz found he did enjoy a more natural feel, and had a few plants hung from the roof and one potted plant near a sliding door to the outside. He was several stories in the building, allowing a view of other towering buildings overshadowing the streets as the final bit of sunlight bounced from the windows and made a dancing lights of multi-color. He did enjoy the summer only because it allowed such a lovely view. He began his return home schedule of watering the plants, then began his work out. "Gravity on, Five Hundred times." He spoke as his watch reacted to the voice command, and followed direction. Raditz soon felt his body pressed down as if under such high gravity. He then began to push his body even after the small spar he had with his brother.

A knock came to his window though, the saiyan looked outside his sliding door to his balcony and saw a suited up super hero of the Saiya Squad. Raditz growled as he pushed himself up to his feet and wiped his face from the sweat. Sliding the door open, and motioned for the red suited heroine to enter. "What can I do for you?"

"I received a called of a tailed man with long hair having a fight, kinda matches your description well." Videl said as she walked in, her hand lifted to tap a small section of her helmet that caused the small potion to vanish into collected particles. Her long hair flowed out as she looked at the stronger saiyan, but positioned herself with her fists to her hips. "You think you can tell me what is going on? Or do I need to ask you to turn yourself in?"

Raditz huffed, and went to his fridge to grab a bottle of water. A simple swipe of his thumb opened the twist top and he drank a bit before answering her. "They started the fight, I made sure they knew it was finished." He spoke as he sat onto his couch. "But I am not leaving. I have had a long day, I warned them that if they attack, I would not take it lightly."

"That's not the story they gave to the police, plenty of statements say you started it by running into them." Videl said, a stern and knowing look at the saiyan. "You full well your own strength and that you could have killed them."

"And didn't." Raditz said drinking from the water once more.

"That does not excuse breaking the law and cause disorder. The people need to feel safe, and it could make Bulma and her company look bad if their head bodyguard causes trouble." Videl warned. "Come in and give your statement, we can show that you did not use deadly force and that they are the instigators."

"If I leave here and see them, I am finishing the job." Raditz said coldly. "I am having a bad day, and I am not afraid to force you out. You want to bring me in, then go get Gohan. Tell then, I am not going to go willing unless it is to finish them off."

"You will come and you will not harm them. I know you won't, you're not that kind of man." Videl had a hint of startled fear in her voice, Raditz could tell she was not sure of her own statement.

"You know nothing of me, and the bad I have done before. What I use to enjoy doing. So, before I lose my cool and show you." He growled as he leaned forward, Videl taking a battle stance to try and face the greater opponent. A smirk on his face, glad to see someone did not see him as a weakling they could push around or need saving. He stood up and walked to the young woman. His hand placed to her front fist and pushed it down. "Thank you." He simply said as he stepped out the open sliding glass door. "Close the door behind you, and I will not accept being arrested."

-One week following-

Raditz walked the early morning path toward Capsule Corp. He never flew to or from work, he would much rather enjoy the small time he had to think on his way to work. It also gave him a chance for a small get a small bit of training with gravity while not at work. The city felt oddly still this morning, he could not think of any parade or special event taking place. He did not mind it as it wasn't barren, just felt a little more asleep than most days. He figured it was some summer time flu that people may be catching.

Raditz passed an alley way when he heard voices. At first, he thought it was nothing, but he soon heard a small cry of a woman as she spoke softly. His senses sharpened as he heard a group of men, small details he could get were unsavory about some lab girl walking alone. The saiyan shook his head and thought to himself that he might be late. He instead turned down the alley way.

He did not hide himself; he did not attempt a sneak attack. No, the warrior walked into the alley were others caught notice of him. Eight men in total, three were pestering a young woman. She wore a white lab coat over a checker board red and blue dress that fit well to her curvaceous form that had seemed to put her in trouble. Her deep red hair flowed long and wavey, her piercing blue eyes saw Raditz. Without a word, she begged for help. The men remarked that the saiyan just walked into the wrong place.

"You know, I was thinking the same thing." The warrior said, the men just smiled. One even saying that they will leave what's left of her when they are done. Raditz shook his head as he lifted his finger to his ear. An updated scouter materialized onto his ear from a small device that was on the back of his ear. "Call the Police, and an ambulance for eight badly injured males." He spoke, much to the surprise of the men. "I am still surprised you boys stayed around. You must not pay attention very well to dangerous people in your town."

"We will show you dangerous!" One man suddenly yelled, and Raditz took him out first. His hand lightly tapped into the human's body and send him into the wall behind him to knock him out. The warrior then grabbed the lead pipe from another, pulled it from the man's grasp before he placed his foot to the opponent's chest. Instead a simple push that sent the man into another and crashed the two of them into near by dumpster. Raditz twist in the air and tossed the pipe into someone's knee and forced them down as well. Four of eight down already. One grabbed the woman, making her gasp out before she felt a knife to her neck. Two others rushed to Raditz, which he was quick to dispatch. ~One last man before the boss~ Raditz thought, then a bang! An impact of a bullet hit him; his eyes turned to the man who shook as the metal dropped from the warrior's body. Raditz lifted his hand and with a small thrust of his hand caused the man to fly back into a wall as well. His gaze turned to the man holding the knife to his hostage.

"You wouldn't want this pretty thing to be hurt, do you hero." The man growled as he looked to his friends. "You are going to let me out of here, I am going to take her to ensure that."

Raditz grinned, and appeared before the woman. Her eyes widened with surprise, and expected to feel the knife suddenly. Instead the sound of the man yelling out as Raditz held his hand tight against the knife kilt, nearly crushing the man's hand. Raditz pulled the blade away, causing enough pain for the man to release her. She slipped away as she watched the strong tall man suddenly headbutt the last man, and the last assailant down.

Raditz placed his hand to his scouter again. "Call Bulma." He said, his attention not yet on the woman. The scouter rang out for a bit before Bulma's face appeared one screen, crabby from waking up so early.

"Raditz, why are you calling so early? I have not even had my coffee yet." The blue haired woman complained with a groan in every word. "I am not like your brother; I don't wake up before the crack of dawn."

"Sorry, I just wanted to let you know I am going to arrive late. I have to talk to the police again. This time it was for a good reason. Woman was being attacked, and she needed help. But I figure it would be best to make sure she was okay as well." Raditz tried to keep things simple.

"Oh, alright. But a woman attacked so close, I figured the city with a Saiya Squad headquarters would have no crime." Bulma said a little awoken up by the surprise. "Is the woman cute by chance?"

"That is in appropriate at this time." Raditz growled at Bulma's comment of if the woman was cute.

"You already saved her, and I am not saying ask her out. I am saying that she might be the next date if you play the cards right." Bulma teased her brother in law.

"End call." Raditz snapped, Bulma's face vanished as well as her voice as she tried to stop him. The warrior finally turned to the woman, who stood shaking lightly. His gaze turned to the defeated men, and motioned her to the streets. "Let's get you away from here. The police will be here soon."

"R-right." She finally spoke, a nervous but sweet voice. She walked with her hands clenched to her chest. It appeared she had a hard time to calm herself. The two stood outside of the alley. The police did arrive, and questioned the woman and Raditz as the men in the alley were gathered. Ambulances were used to take the men away for healing. The woman looked and saw that Raditz was about to be arrested as well. "W-wait. He did nothing wrong."

"This man has several warnings; he was made aware that if he got into any fights or breaking of the law in any form he would be arrested." The officer spoke to the woman. "It is just our job ma'am."

"Is it custom for police to arrest someone using their right of self-defense. The duty of retreat was unable to be completed, because the men held me captive. I could not enforce my right to self-defense, which allows this man to enforce my right for me." She argued with the officer. "I demand as the victim of this assault; You release the man who saved me from this crime." The woman's meek attitude shifted to this determined woman whose eyes dared the officer to dispute her. "If you do not comply, I will ensure you will not hear the end of this."

The officer grumbled as it was too early to really begin the day of arguing law with this woman. He looked at Raditz, who at the moment was not resisting the arrest. He groaned more as a crowd had began to form and began to argue with him as well. That the Saiya Squad would have done the same, one even recognizing him as a bodyguard of Capsule Corp and spoke out that his entire job was to protect someone else over himself. Another officer spoke to the one under political fire now, and the two agreed to instead warn Raditz and allow him to go.

With the other men all gone to be cared for at a hospital and to be arrested when they awaken, Raditz looked at the woman who simply smiled at him. "Thanks, you didn't have to do that."

"Of course, I did. But I am not sure if you knew this, technically you broke the duty of retreat as well. You would have to retreat to try and find help, and if none was available then you had the right to 'stand your ground.' But I will keep that secret." She said giggling as the man looked at her confused.

"Are you some sort of lawyer or something?" Raditz asked, his eyes looking over her lab coat. She looked like no lawyer he ever met before.

"Oh no, I just dabbled in it. I couldn't represent anyone really, as I don't even know if this city follows those laws. I guessed. I am actually headed to an interview. I heard someone say you're a bodyguard."

"That's right, for Capsule Corp."

"That's perfect! Then you can walk me to my interview." The woman smiled as she offered her right hand, only to correct herself and offer her left for him to shake properly. "I am Dr. Ruby."

Raditz looked at the smaller woman, and noticed that she took notice of his missing arm but simply acted as if it was nothing. He placed his hand into her own and smiled lightly. "I am Raditz. Allow me to walk you the rest of the way."

Another day of slice of life, this time following Raditz. Is the troubled brother finally finding love that he needed? Who is this Dr. Ruby? Well we will only find out as the chapters come. See you all next chapter!