Disclaimer: I don't own DragonBallZ.

Thank you so very much to everyone who's been reading the chapters, and even more to those of you who inspire me so much with your reviews! Words cannot say just how awesome you guys are, so here's my thanks to animeprincess1452, Katana Midori-Fading Shadow, Spring Rain of Harusame, and Western Master 3!

To animeprincess1452: Thank you for the compliment, it makes me feel so good about my hard work! I'm glad you like the way the stadium is built, as well. So I hope you like this chapter, too! Thanks again!

To Katana Midori-Fading Shadow: Glad you did enjoy it! Anyway, here's the matches for you! Hope you don't mind about the matches in the preliminaries!

To Spring Rain of Harusame: Yup, five thousand is a lot! But about the girl and the computer, just, er, letting you know. Morgan is the computer. You don't know the girl's name yet. However, it is very observant of you to mention them so! I would have to say that those two are hiding something...

To Western Master 3: You do have a very good point, there! I hope you will be pleased with what actually comes about, though! Thank you!

NOTE: Though some of the names may have not been changed from the original story, the manner in how the matches proceed shall be. Just a heads up, there!

Here you go...

The crowd continued to cheer for the gathering of fighters, all of whom were very much pleased with the warm welcome they received. The humans, as usual, were overconfident, and completely oblivious as to whom they were really up against. But the (part-)Saiyans would soon show them who truly had the advantage.

Soon enough, a man, whom Goku and the others could only assume was the announcer for the tournament, stepped up onto the platform, microphone gripped securely in his hand, and called out to the onlookers. "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Hurricane Archipelago's Martial Arts Tournament, where some of the greatest fighters in the world have gathered!"

The multitude literally screamed in joy and excitement, clearly very enthusiastic to be present at this marvelous event. The zeal within the atmosphere uncontrollably spread to Goku, who allowed a small smile to come to his lips.

"We are now about to determine who is to face off against whom for the preliminary rounds!" Another eager cry from the horde all seated in the amphitheater. "The rules are simple. The contestants will each step forward as their names are called, and choose a card with a symbol on it. The symbols represent numbers, and those with matching numbers are chosen as one another's opponent. The information will automatically be stored into the hard drive of our computer system!" he finally shouted, and pointed up to the two computer screens, which were immediately switched on to show a vast blue color.

"This tournament isn't that bad, huh?" Sena remarked, and Dea shrugged in response.

Seconds later, one of the employees working under the sponsor of the tournament stepped onto the platform, carrying a box steadily in his hands, and turned to face the participators.

"And now, ladies and gentlemen, our contestants are about to draw their symbols! Competitors, please come forward as I call out your names..."

The announcer began by calling several humans, each of them stepping forth and drawing the blue-and-silver cards that printed their data up on the computer screens for all to see. It was only until after quite a while that, at last, he got to one of the Saiyans. "Dea!"

Without speaking, the young woman headed over to draw a symbol from the box. Examining it, she found that it was quite similar to a credit card, only with a single large symbol printed on it.

Just ahead, her data was printed up on the computer screen, where it showed her to be matched with some human woman known as Terri. And from the way she looked, Terri was going to be more than easy to defeat.

Bulma, Chi-Chi, and Videl all examined Dea's profile that was displayed on the computer screen, until suddenly Videl spoke up. "Wait a moment. Dea...isn't that...?"

"What?" Bulma wondered. Obviously, she'd forgotten just how ruthless Dea had been the last time they met.

"Oh my gosh!" Chi-Chi exclaimed. "What is she doing here now?"

As Dea began to head back, Videl observed both her and her family's countenance, and noticed that Gohan and his friends all seemed to be quite calm about her being there. 'I don't get it...'

"Sena!"

The other sister came several contestants later, and in much the same way.

"What?" This time, it was Bulma's turn to be shocked. After having remembered exactly who Dea was, she was less confused and far more aggravated. "They're both here?"

"What exactly is going on?" Chi-Chi folded her arms impatiently, scowling arms at the cranberry-haired half-Saiyan.

'Her too?' Videl wondered to herself. 'What's up with everyone? I thought they'd at least be a little more wary about their presence. I wonder what I've missed...'

At last, the rest of the Saiyans were called forward to draw their cards, and were each matched with an opponent. The face-offs were all in order and as follows:

1 - Pan versus Lane

2 - Bra versus Mail

3 - Demi versus Uma

4 - Gohan versus Link

5 - Trunks versus Pilate

6 - Chain versus Kale

7 - Goten versus Rin

8 - Dea versus Terri

9 - Sena versus Caine

10 - Goku versus Fran

11 - Vegeta versus Ore

"Ladies and gentlemen, our matches have now been decided! The preliminary rounds shall now begin!"

Goku gazed up to the computer screen in curiosity, wondering whether or not the first of them – Pan, of course – was going to be able to take her first victory today (no doubt that she would, for a human didn't stand a chance against her even if Pan didn't try.) And so it seemed.

So, after several matches between a few humans, Pan's turn would come. At least she'd get a bit of target practice, anyway. Human opponents were never a challenge to the Son family, that much was certain...

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