HERE'S THE CHAPTER! ;D

A drop of sweat slides down the side of Kitsuma's face, but still, she goes head on. Climbing a vertical tower isn't easy –flying would be a more efficient choice, but if what Upa said is true, then she had to get to the top by climbing. Kitsuma reaches out for the next handhold. Her arms are weak and tired. She couldn't see the ground –only thick dense white clouds.

I'm almost there, she thought optimistically. As she elevated her leg, she lost her foothold and started plummeting down. Darn it!

Quickly, Kitsuma recovers and scrapes her hand across the engravings, trying to catch herself, but something swooped from under and caught her.

"Tien?!"

Tien held Kitsuma in his arms with a straight face. His expression showed no feeling, whatsoever. Kitsuma looked at her companion softly. Kitsuma thoroughly examined Tien.

Even though his face may seem emotion-free, there are some scars leaking out feelings. Hurt. If you looked close enough, he has bruises and scars that would probably never heal. He had been through a lot. He had seen murders. He had tried to stay strong, tried to please Master Shen and Mercenary Tao, but he couldn't help but feel guilt. Kitsuma realized that . . . maybe she and Tien weren't so different after all.

Tien waited patiently for Kitsuma's famous outbursts.

"Thanks," Kitsuma mumbled, just low enough for Tien to hear. She quickly took interest in looking at her hands. They were bloody.

"No problem," Tien stuttered. He looked wide-eyed at Kitsuma.

"But we aren't supposed to cheat to climb the tower," Kitsuma said.

"It doesn't matter. This is about the world. It's on the line. Does it matter if we cheat?" Tien asked.

Kitsuma thought about it for a while. "No."

"Good, then let's go."

Tien gently held Kitsuma's hand as she used her energy to uphold herself. Then, the two took off up to the top of Korin's Tower.

"I've got to warn my parents!" Bulma screeched as she rushed out the door, only to get caught by Yamcha and Puar. "Let go of me!"

"Bulma, just chill! We'll figure something out!" Yamcha said as he slung Bulma over his shoulder.

"Let go of me, Yamcha!" Bulma cried as she pounded her fists onto his back. Really, to him, it was more of a massage than a punch. "Or I'll call the cops to arrest you!"

Yamcha sighed. "Boys, I have a task for you," he said to Nankaski and Sitsuki. The two boys looked up at Yamcha from their game of Go-Fish.

"What?" Sitsuki asked. Under his bandages, he could barely hear Yamcha, but heard Bulma loud and clear.

"Lock Bulma in the closet please," Yamcha smirked. Bulma froze.

"WHAT YOU CAN'T DO THIS TO ME! I AM TOO BEAUTIFUL FOR THIS!"

Nankaski grinned and looked at his friend, who nodded.

"Okay," they both said.

"I think I can see the top!" Kitsuma cried happily. Her energy was almost out. She was running on fuel she didn't have.

Tien didn't reply.

They landed. Apparently, Goku and Master Korin were having a conversation, but it was cut short.

"Goku, who are these people? Don't tell me they work for Piccolo!" Master Korin said.

Goku turned around with his arms behind his head.

"Oh, no. They're friends of mine. That's Kitsuma-" Goku pointed to Kitsuma –"and that's Tien," Goku said while pointing to Tien.

The cat let out a deep breath.

"And I'm guessing you're here for the Ultra Divine Water, too."

Kitsuma nodded. "Yes, we have to. In order to beat King Piccolo!"

"Fine, then. I guess Yajirobe, you're off the hook," Master Korin said while waving Yajirobi off.

"Yes! Finally!" Yajirobe said as he kicked back and relaxed on one of the chairs which collapsed under his weight.

Goku snickered.

"Shut up, spike-head!" Yajirobe raised a fist, trying to frighten the kid, but Goku ended up rolling over and started laughing even harder.

"This way," Master Korin said as he started walking.

Kitsuma looked over at the cat and started following without telling Tien or Goku, but Tien noticed. Goku was as clueless as a monkey eating a banana. Tien gently scooped Goku up with his foot, tossed him onto his shoulder. Goku was still laughing.

"Once you're in, you can't come out until you've completed the quest," Master Korin said. He stopped right in front of a pot. Kitsuma almost didn't see the cat, so she stopped abruptly with Tien bumping into her.

"Sorry," Tien mumbled. He adjusted Goku, who had peed his pants.

"When you come back, I'll lower this rope for you." Master Korin held up a long rope that didn't look too sturdy.

"Okay!" Goku said. He stopped laughing and slid down Tien's shoulder. With that, Goku jumped, did a front flip, and dove into the pot.

Kitsuma took a deep breath, ran, and dove into the pot. Tien stood there, blushing.

"Well aren't you going to go in there?!" Master Korin asked.

"I don't think I can fit," he mumbled.

Master Korin smacked Tien's backside and off Tien dove into the pot, barely fitting through.

Goku landed and moved out of the way so Kitsuma and Tien could land safely. Kitsuma felt herself plummet, but managed to get her feet to the right position. She landed with a loud thud. Kitsuma's landing managed to crack the ice.

"Whoops," she said with her eyes as big as saucers. She stood up and brushed her hands off. "Let's just go fin the dumb water," Kitsuma said as she strode by the two boys who were staring at her.

"LET ME OUT!" Bulma shouted as she threw her fists against the door.

"Nope, I'm sorry, miss, we can't," Sitsuki said. He had shades on and a toothpick peeking from the corner of his mouth.

"YOU GUYS AREN'T EVEN POLICE OFFICERS AND THIS ISN'T EVEN A JAIL!"

"Miss, you have the right to remain silent," Nankaski said.

Bulma sighed. With her her back against the closet wall, it was gonna be a long day.