Caulifla chewed on a stalk of grass as she observed Mount Paozu in the evening from the roof of her temporary home. Fireflies were scattered around the rocks, giving the place a whimsical feel. Crickets chirped in a cacophony, the sound rising and falling on occasion. Up in the sky, a crescent moon smiled down on the earth.

She thought back to the events of earlier today, how she had accidently flashed Goku and poor innocent Goten (and Pan). How could she be so careless? There were things that a person would never forget in their lifetime and for Caulifla this was one of them. She sighed, her face flushing slightly as the memory replayed itself in her head. Goten's outburst, though saving her from further embarrassment, made it all the more worse.

Just how was she going to face Goku tomorrow? Was the question that circled her mind. I'll just have to soldier on. Frost always did say I was a good soldier. Fat lot of good that did.

She grimaced slightly as the Arcorsian became the new focus of her thoughts. A scar on the back of her neck tingled as she recalled to herself how she had gotten it. It was an ugly thing. Some scars were beautiful, because they represented or were the outcome of beautiful things. The mark on her neck only served to remind her of shame and whatnot.

Caulifla pushed Frost out of mind and imagined her protégée, Kale, and her reluctant new friend, Cabba. She knew that they were on earth but she had been too busy training to pay them any mind. Her heart worried for Kale, but she knew that Cabba was more than capable of protecting her. It wasn't as if she physically weak - it was her mind that was frail, her psyche filled with all sorts of insecurities.

Her friends were now in the air, she realized. And heading straight toward her. They were still far away and if they continued their leisurely pace, they would arrive in about an hour. A smile played on Caulifla's lips as she played out their reunion in her head, one which would consist of her hugging Kale and telling her that she was proud of her and subsequently smacking a Cabba upside the head for not doing a good enough job of looking after her. Kale would then protest meekly against Caulifla and ask Cabba if he was okay. The latter would nod while clutching his head and she, Caulifla, would be laughing as the exchange happened.

I miss you Kale. She spat out the stalk of grass she had been chewing and crossed her arms underneath her head. It's a beautiful night. Are you seeing this too Kale? Are you looking up at the same moon as I am? I hope you are. Or maybe you're too busy keeping Cabba in check. I wouldn't blame you for that. I felt his power grow exponentially today. Has he unlocked a new super saiyan form?

Her eyes widened in alarm as she realized something. All the earth fighters simply must know we're here! If so, why aren't they doing anything against a 'saiyan invasion'? She relaxed slightly. It's because we're not causing any trouble. Is that right? Does that mean earth is a safe haven for those seeking a sanctuary? Planet Earth was certainly a peaceful, placid place, more so than Planet Sadala ever was. Sadala had been ravaged by superpower wars in the past, back when nobody except for her knew that it was Frost causing and resolving all the trouble. He hadn't bought their planet in the end as he saw the saiyans as potential playthings. How terrible it had felt as she was forced to idly stand by while her brethren went to war. She would have revealed the truth kicking and screaming - but she had been bound by a Warrior's Honor. The code had made her virtually helpless. Tch. Only fools would follow that code. I see that now. There is no honor in subjecting yourself to slavery for the sake of a life debt. And as for me... I only trade in favors. Nothing more, nothing less.

Caulifla went on the alert as she felt Goku leave his home and travel up the mountain to where she was. What does he want? She glared at the night sky. This better not be about earlier today or I will castrate him.

"Hey," Caulifla greeted when she felt his prescence behind her.

"Hey," Goku replied, lying down next to her. "Want some company?"

"To be frank, no."

He stayed anyway. "Y'know, I used to do this with my grandpa all the time whenever there wasn't a full moon. He would tell me stories about the moon and the Princess of Heaven."

"Princess of Heaven?" echoed Caulifla, curious. "Does such a princess exist?" She imagined a lovely woman with flowing black hair wearing a pink kimono.

"I dunno. I never met her while I was dead. I remember looking for her when I had days off from training but I never saw hide nor hair of her."

Caulifla sat up, her eyes widening. "Wait hold up. You've died before?"

"Yep," said Goku with a small chuckle. "Twice actually. My brother Raditz came to earth one day and kidnapped my son. Piccolo was forced to kill both him and me to defeat him. That was the first time I died. The second was when Cell self destructed and I got caught in the blast."

"What are you, immortal?" Caulifla deadpanned, albeit secretly impressed.

Goku laughed, the first time that night since Chi Chi had couched him without even saying a word about it. "No, not exactly. I wouldn't want to be immortal either. It's a lonely existence."

Caulifla silently agreed. The duo stared up at the sky for a period of quietness, watching as clouds passed over the moon, dimming the light.

"Do you want to hear one?"

Caulifla looked over at Goku. "Hear one what?"

"One of the stories that grandpa told me about the moon. You told me a story, so I should too."

Caulifla rolled her eyes. "That's different. What I told you was something that actually happened to me. A myth isn't going to pay it back or anything."

Goku sat up like her and shrugged. "Doesn't matter. You might find it interesting."

"I doubt that but fine. I'm listening."

Goku began his story. He told Caulifla of Chang'e, a beautiful young girl who lived in the Jade Emperor's palace in heaven until she was banished to earth when she broke a porcelain jar ("What?!" Caulifla had exclaimed. "That's such a stupid reason to exile someone!") Chang'e then fell in love with the man who shot down ten suns: Hou Yi. He became king and married Chang'e but ruled as a tyrant who sought immortality ("Boy does that sound familiar," Goku commented, thinking of a certain Arcorsian.) A pill for immortality was discovered but Chang'e ate it before her husband could, enraging him to the point where she fled, flying up the moon, where she became a toad, a punishment inflicted by Queen Mother. Hou Yi eventually built a palace and ascended to the sun, and the pair came to represent the yin and yang.

"That..." Caulifla said when he finished, trailing off. "Sounded absolutely ridiculous."

"Told ya you would like it!"

"Did you just hear me?! I said it was ridiculous!"

"But you liked it. I can tell."

Caulifla snorted. "If I were Chang'e I would have kicked Hou Yi's ass."

Goku smiled genuinely at her. "I would have liked to see that."

She didn't know why but Goku's comment suddenly made her feel more self-aware. She played off her discomfort. "Yeah. You could have taken tips from me as I beat that asshole up."

The silence that ensued was difficult to differentiate from comfortable and awkward. It was sitting on a line between those two things.

"Goodnight, Cauli," Goku said, breaking the silence. "Chi Chi will be wondering where I am in the morning." He rose to his feet and stretched. "See you tomorrow."

"Night," Caulifla answered gruffly. She would be retiring to bed soon anyway after she met up with Cabba and Kale. Another long day of training was laid ahead tomorrow.

"Her chi is really calm and steady," Cabba noted as he probed Caulifla with his senses. "She must be asleep or falling asleep."

In the distance, the faint silhouette of Grandpa Gohan's house could be made out thanks to the moon. As they got closer, Cabba and Kale could see Caulifla curled up on the roof of the house with a blanket wrapped around her body.

"Caulifla!" Kale gasped excitedly, relief washing over her. She was okay. Her sis was okay. "Do you think we should wake her? What if she gets mad?"

"She'd be even angrier if we didn't," Cabba pointed out. "From what I've seen, she really cares for you a lot. She'll want to see you."

Kale nodded, reassured by his words before remembering something. Her face reddened and she was grateful for the cloak the darkness provided. "Umm Cabba, I've been meaning to ask you something."

"Hm? What is it Kale?"

Kale looked down, her pupils dilating nervously. "Umm..."

Cabba put a hand on her shoulder. "Come on Kale, you know you can tell me anything."

Well... Kale hesitated. Here goes... "Did you mean it when you said I was your, "she swallowed, "... girlfriend?"

There was a gagging noise and Kale's eyes widened in alarm as Cabba hunched over, having choked on his own saliva. Kale levitated closer to him, patting his back. "Oh, Cabba! Are you okay? Are you sick?"

It took a full minute before he completely recovered. Kale put a hand on his forehead and then his cheeks. "You're burning up!" she exclaimed. "Oh no, you're having a fever. Let's get you to sis, maybe she has some medicine."

"Kale," Cabba protested weakly. "I'm not sick, it's okay. I'm not having a fever."

"Oh..." She looked downcast. "I'm s-sorry."

"No, no! It's fine. Thanks for l-looking out for me, Kale." He awkwardly embraced her. "Sorry for worrying you."

Kale beamed up at him and he felt his face burn up again.

He flew a bit further ahead. "Well, let's go wake her!" Damn... she's bound to ask me again. What do I say to her? He blinked when he realized that there was another unanswered question. Do I like her? To his relief, he was saved from answering his own question when they touched down on the roof, approaching Caulifla cautiously.

Kale reached out to her, tugging on Caulifla's blanket slightly. "Hi sis," she whispered gleefully. "It's me. I'm here."

Caulifla's eyes opened.

"What?" Caulifla said in disbelief, staring at Renso. "No... no this can't be. You're bluffing."

Renso shook his head. "I'm sorry Cauli... but I'm not." A new light flashed in his eyes, making his irises glint in the night. "I want to join the Sadala Defence Force. It's what I want to do - defend our planet and innocents."

Let those weaklings defend themselves! Caulifla wanted to scream. Stay here... stay with me... please...

"But you'll be leaving me here all alone," Caulifla said, purposely making herself sound as pathetic as possible. "What if I get hurt? Or eaten?!"

Renso's eyes lit up with amusement. "Don't be silly Cauli, you're the toughest thing around these woods. I've seen you take down Laggerwomps and Demislors by yourself."

"You don't understand!" blurted Caulifla, growing increasingly frustrated. "The Sadala Defence Forces aren't what you think they are!"

"Oh? Then enlighten me."

Once again, that stupid Warrior's Honor had her in a bind. "I... I can't. I'm sworn not to!"

"Then I'm sorry. I've made my mind, I'm going," Renso told her firmly. "Mother and Father would have agreed with me."

Caulifla stared at Renso, shocked that he had just pulled the dead parents card on her. Tears welled up in her eyes. "NO! No, they wouldn't have! BECAUSE THEY KNEW HOW EVIL HE IS AND THAT'S WHY THEY'RE NOT HERE ANYMORE!"

"What?! Cauli, what are you talking about?"

"WHY ARE YOU GOING TO WORK FOR HIM?!" She grabbed him by the shirt collar. "TELL ME!"

"I'm helping Sadala!" Renso snapped, his own temper getting the better of him. "I'll be bringing justice to the world! And I'm not gonna let my kid sister get in the way!" He pushed her off him, sending her tumbling to the ground.

Caulifla stood up slowly, brushing grass off her pants. "You lied to me," she accused, her voice choking up. "You said you would be here for me." She wiped the first tear away. "You said you would protect me. But you were too late." The bodies of her deceased parents flashed through her mind. He hadn't been there that day either. "You're always too late."

"Cauli..."

"YOU'RE ALWAYS TOO LATE!" A burst of chi engulfed her and she stiffly walked forward. "It's been nice knowing you. But no brother of mine would ever choose duty over family."

Renso gaped at her. "Caulifla! What are you saying -"

"DO YOU HEAR ME?! NO BROTHER OF MINE WOULD EVER CHOOSE DUTY OVER FAMILY. RENSO. DO YOU HEAR ME?!" She pointed to the house they shared. "THAT. YOU SEE THAT?! YOU BUILT THAT WITH YOUR OWN TWO HANDS. SO FINE. IT'S YOURS. BUT HELL WILL FREEZE OVER THE DAY I RETURN!"

Renso's arms dropped to the side. His features hardened. "Fine. So be it."

"... So be it."

Caulifla's eyes opened, completely glazed over. She sat up, grabbing the first body she could by the shirt collar. "RENSO!" She shook the person roughly. "RENSO DON'T GO!"

Cabba gasped for air when she moved her hand up to his neck and squeezed. "C-cuh... li...fla!"

"S-sis!" cried Kale, grabbing Caulifla by the shoulders. "Sis stop it!" Tears began to run down her cheeks. "Stop it, sis! Please!"

Caulifla's eyes slowly unclouded. "K-Kale?" she stammered uncertainly, releasing Cabba to clutch her blanket so tightly until her knuckles whitened. "Is that you?" Before she could let her reply, Caulifla tackled Kale in an embrace, feeling the younger girl's tears wet her shirt. "Kale...! You're here!"

Kale smiled weakly. "Yes. I'm here, sis. You don't have to be alone anymore..."

Cabba stood off the side awkwardly, rubbing the sore area where Caulifla had grabbed him. Fading red hand prints could be seen around his neck. Caulifla finally looked up at him. "Hey... Cabba."

Cabba waved. "It's nice to see you again Caulifla."

Caulifla tried to smile at him but it turned into more of a grimace. This reunion wasn't going at all how she had planned it! "Sorry about just then. I had, uh, a bad dream you could say..."

"It's okay. You have a really powerful grip though."

The trio caught up, chattering until it was past midnight. Caulifla, who had managed to avoid the topic of today's training during the conversations, stood up and stretched, yawning. "I have training with Goku tomorrow. I should probably get some sleep. You guys are gonna stay with me okay? Kale can sleep with me in the futon and Cabba has the floor." He groaned and she grinned at him. "Don't be like that. I'll get another futon from the Sons tomorrow."

"Do I at least get a blanket?" Cabba inquired.

"The cupboard," Caulifla replied, jumping down from the roof, the blanket around her body fluttering in the wind. "I have to say, I missed you guys."

"Of course," Cabba said with mock arrogance. "What's not to miss about me?"

Caulifla whacked him upside the head just like she had imagined herself doing before. "Don't get cocky."

Kale giggled, looping her arm through Caulifla's and Cabba's.

For the first time since Renso had disappeared from her life, Caulifla slept soundly that night.

After the tournament, Frost had returned to slumming it out. The rain on this world was highly acidic and Frost felt his cloak slowly sizzle away as he wandered through the alleyway. This planet, Planet Virkulian, was one of the only planets left that did not have a bounty on his head. For once, he was glad that he had not gotten the chance to start and end any wars on what was now his sanctuary.

He and Freeza had conspired prior to the tournament and Frost had promised to revive him. It didn't look like that was happening anytime soon but Frost was eager to fulfill his promise to his Universe 7 counterpart.

His breath reeked and his entire body stank, having not bathed or freshened up since the tournament began. He skulked down another interconnecting alley, pausing when he saw a hooded figure in his path. The needle on his left hand, the one which contained a killer poison, emerged beneath his ragged cloak.

The two hooded figures stared each other down.

"Remove yourself from my path," Frost rasped, pointing his needle at them. "NOW!"

The figure remained unmoving.

"Who are you," demanded Frost, trembling. "What business do you have with me?!" He screeched and attacked, jabbing his poison needles left and right. Much to his frustration, none of his blows hit. "Stay still!"

Suddenly, he found his wrist in a crushing grip. A pale, bone white hand had shot out to grab his arm, carefully avoiding the needle. Then, to his utmost surprise, he was released. The person was now at his mercy, sacrificing whatever chance they might have had when they released him.

"Who are you?" Frost reiterated, more relaxed.

They pulled down their hood and Frost stared in disbelief.

"You."

Kafara grinned wickedly from ear to ear. "Welcome back."

Frost's resonating screams could be heard throughout the entire city.

A/N: PHEW! That was a doozy. So we have the Universe 6 saiyan trio reunited and Goku and Caulifla have a small bonding session. The story he tells her is a Chinese legend called Change'e Flying to the Moon. We also have Caulifla dreaming of the night she and Renso went their seperate ways. And of course, at the end, we see Frost and Kafara reunite...

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