"There was what there!" shouted the Supreme Kai of Time. She stood in front of the table in the Time Vault, and the reunited team stood in front of her. Mallet sat in a chair on the far left of the line they were in. His clothes were torn and burnt, and he was staring at Nitro again. Great, he's still on about that, thought Brusselle. Her clothes weren't in much better shape than his. Ever since her planet had discovered the Super Saiyan transformation, they hadn't bothered much with clothes that could survive turning into a Great Ape. She had spent the better part of five minutes manipulating what was left into covering herself before Sam gave her his shirt. Brusslle didn't really mind, but she had a feeling the others wouldn't like her streaking during the debrief.

Nitro cleared his throat. "There was a Time Machine, and two people. A female Majin and a large, blue-skinned male. I suspect him to be either an Android or a Demon. The Time Machine was probably destroyed though." He glanced at Brusselle while saying the last part, so she gave him a "Sorry about that" smile. She might have gone a little overboard while fighting Nappa. The power of a Great Ape was a very primal one, and it took intense training to fully control oneself while transformed; training Brusselle never finished.

The Kai grabbed her head. "Hnnnnnng," she said. "This is bad. What is he- I mean, they doing?" She paced around, looking very worried.

"You did well," said Trunks.

The Supreme Kai of Time spun around to look at her assistant. "What! They leveled a mountain range, tripled the number of Great Apes there, and they-"

"They put history back on track. Mostly," Trunks said calmly. "No one died or survived who wasn't supposed to, and honestly, how important are a couple dozen mountains to History?" He looked at the team now. "Most importantly, you adapted to a situation which, from how you described it, could've easily spiraled out of control. I for one am proud of you."

Runa jumped up and cheered. "Thank you!" she squealed.

Trunks' face turned serious. "Now the matter of the other time travelers. Mallet reported a Cryojin in Age 761. He was carrying a similar object to the one described by Runa and Nitro. It's safe to assume they're in league with each other. But for now, congratulations. Your fist mission was successful."


"We're back!" announced Brusselle, kicking open the door to the house. She waltzed in, arms full of supplies. Runa followed, arms similarly filled. Both girls dumped their haul onto the dining room table.

Quint glared at them. "What's that for?" he asked.

"We're having a party!" said Runa.

Brusselle smiled. "I was out getting some new clothes with Runa, and we thought our first successful mission was worthy of celebration!" She dug through her bags. "Everyone said that Earth had the best food in the universe, but I still brought some old favorites of mine." She whipped out a large plastic bag which read, 'Xenomorph crisps. Guaranteed 100% acid free!' "Have you tried these? They're delicious!"

"Ooh Brusselle!" squeaked Runa. "Show him your new outfit!" Brusselle waltzed out in front of the couch Quint was sitting on and struck a pose.

"How do I look?" she asked. She wore a cloak of sorts. It resembled an overcoat without sleeves, or the entire left shoulder. It was dark red and held together with a clasp of a ball with four stars on it, also red. The whole thing had pale, light purple highlights at the edges. Underneath it she wore blue-green skintight suit.

Quint sighed. "You look fine Brusselle."

Brusselle giggled and elbowed Runa. "I knew he had good taste," she said in a faux whisper. "My father should be sending more clothes soon, but I think this is a keeper. I hope it's more from Namek. Namekians have the most comfortable clothes." She went back to getting out the party supplies, Runa helping.

"Well, they seem to have hit it off," commented Alice. She had been reading quietly during Brusselle's flaunting of her clothing.

"Yeah," responded Quint. Brusselle seemed to have taken a liking to Runa. They had spent the better part of the day out in Toki Toki City, and now were planning a party of all things.

"Who did?" asked Nitro, walking in from his room. He noticed the pile of stuff on the table. "What's that for?"

"Runa and Brusselle," Quint answered. "And apparently we're having a party."

Nitro raised his… skin above his eyes. Somehow the Cryojin could raise his eyebrows without having them in the first place. "A party huh? Sounds fun. Although…" His eyes darted to Mallet's room. "I'm not sure everyone will be as enthusiastic."

"Well he can pout in his room all he wants," said Brusselle, jumping into the conversation. "Sam will do it. Maybe we can even get you two," she pointed at Quint and Alice, "to loosen up a bit. Besides, I spread the word. Some other Patrollers should be coming." She grinned. "Come on guys! We're having fun tonight!"


The party was certainly loud. The music was a mixture of Cocoa Amaguri and bizarre alien music. Alice kind of liked it. There were about ten other Patrollers there, and they seemed to be enjoying themselves. Runa was talking with some other girls; Brusselle was flirting with some of the guys. Nitro was sitting with a human woman and a Namekian, and all seemed to be enjoying the conversation. Quint was leaning against a wall, his eyes closed, but Alice could see him nodding his head to the music. She smiled. Maybe I should mingle.

It soon became apparent that she didn't have much of a choice. A Majin man walked up to her couch and plopped down. "Mind if I sit here?" he asked. Alice said nothing. The Majin shrugged. "Ok then." He leaned back. "My name's Dashi. Who're you?"

"Alice," she said quietly. Why did he have to sit with her?

"Alice huh? Cool. So how's Earth? You are an Earthling, right? Ya don't have a tail, and Saiyans aren't usually so shy." Alice got up and walked across the room. The last thing she wanted to do was to talk to the large Patroller. She located a group of other humans and hung out around the edges.

"It all started when I read Groundbreaking Science," one was saying. "It just opened up a whole new world for me." Alice recognized the name of Gohan's bestselling book. It explained the use Ki to the general public, and was the reason many Earthlings now had taken up martial arts. Then the speaker noticed her. "Hey, what got you interested in fighting?"

Alice looked up. "My grandparents were martial artists before that book came out," she explained. "My mom never really took it up, but when I showed interest, they trained me."

An older man laughed. "Runs in the family huh?" he asked. "My parents took me to see Mr. Satan at the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament when I was about 5. I don't remember much of the tournament proper, but the Junior Division Finale astounded me. I was shocked that kids like me could do such amazing things." He laughed again. "And who knew that martial arts would keep me so young?"

The rest of the group laughed, and Alice felt herself smile. "If only Goten and Trunks were as dedicated to martial arts as you are," she said softly.

Those were their names!" the man said loudly, sticking his finger into the air. "Goten and Trunks were the finalists! Do you know them?"

Alice nodded. "Yeah, they're good friends of my mom, almost like uncles," she said, growing more comfortable with this crowd. "Have you heard of the Kikoukenjutsu Sword School? They run it, but before that they had really slacked off on fighting." She paused. "You know, Goten's brother was the one who wrote Groundbreaking Science." As the rest of them talked over this, Alice smiled to herself. Maybe this party wouldn't be so bad.


Quint opened his eyes as he felt a thump. He saw Runa jumping happily. On the other side of a broken table was a big Saiyan guy holding his hand. I guess arm wrestling has started, he thought. He closed his eyes again, only for someone to call his name. "Quint! Hey, Quint!"

He looked over to see Brusselle waving for him to come over. He turned his head back down ignoring her. A few seconds later he felt someone grab his arm. Quint sighed and looked at his accoster. "Come on Quint," Brusselle pleaded. "I told them I'd introduce you." She pointed over to the Patrollers she was talking to. They were mostly Saiyans and Earthlings, although Quint saw a couple Namekians there too.

"Please?" she said again. He looked at her golden eyes. I thought Saiyans had black eyes, he thought. He sighed again.

"Fine," he grumbled. Brusselle pumped her fist into the air and led him to the group.

"Here's Quint guys," said Brusselle, gesturing to him as if he was the prize in a game show. "He's our resident loner with a sword. We also have a loner without a sword, but he's such a loner he's alone right now." She laughed, and the rest joined her.

"You say he has a sword," a Saiyan pointed out, "but where is it?" He looked at Quint.

"I left it in my room," said Quint. "Didn't think it was good idea to be carrying around a weapon at a party."

A Namekian chuckled. "Please. We'd have to be pretty weak to be hurt by a sword without strengthening it with Ki. Besides, half the people here can heal, and the Saiyans will just get stronger once they're healed." They all laughed again.

Quint smirked. "I wouldn't underestimate my sword if I were you," he said. "It's saved my life a couple times."

Then the music changed songs. It was a fast-paced bouncy tune, and Brusselle burst out smiling. "I love this song!" she exclaimed, and started to dance. Quint looked on in confusion. He had about as much experience in dancing as a robot; he wasn't sure if this was how Earthlings danced, or how Saiyans did.

She grabbed his arm again. "Come on loosen up!" Then Brusselle pulled Quint in front of her. She was shaking her hips and moving her feet, so Quint awkwardly copied her. Soon the whole group was dancing, with the Human and the Saiyan in the center.

The next couple hours blurred together. Quint recalled sticking with Brusselle for the rest of the night. She kept drinking the beer someone had brought, and soon she was leaning on Quint's shoulder. Someone hung up a disco ball, and she promptly transformed into a Super Saiyan to light it up. Soon other Saiyans followed suit, and the room was turned into a flashing golden lightshow.

By 1:00, the party was winding down. Somehow Runa had fallen asleep on the hanging light fixture, and Brusselle was only about 25% awake. Quint led her back to her room. "I think you should get some sleep," he advised. Brusselle nodded slightly before collapsing on her bed. As Quint went to his room, he saw Samphire opening his own door. The Saiyan nodded to him, and then went in.

As Quint lay in bed and felt sleep coming, he smiled a bit. For the first time in years, he was happy and at peace.


So sense this chapter is some down time, I thought I'd provide some helpful information that would be difficult to work into the story. Here are the character's move lists.

Nitro-

*Super Attacks:
-Kamehameha +variations (10x, Burst)
-Death Beam
-Death Slicer
-Milky Cannon
-Vanishing Ball
-Split Finger Shot

*Ultimate Attacks:
-Super/Perfect/Warp Kamehameha
-Death Ball
-Supernova
-Emperor's Death Beam

*Evasive: Spirit Explosion

*Transformations: Kaio Ken (current max: 50x)

Runa-

*Super Attacks:
-Deadly Dance
-Orin Combo
-Explosive Buu Buu Punch
-Majin Kamehameha
-Meteor Crash
-Evil Flight Strike
-Hawk Charge
-Mach Kick

*Ultimate Attacks:
-Innocence Breath
-Blue Hurricane
-Justice Combination

*Evasive: Angry Shout

Brusselle-

*Super Attacks:
-Masenko
-Big Bang Attack
-Feint Shot
-Shining Friday
-Blaster Shell
-God of Destruction's Wrath
-Maximum Charge

*Ultimate Attacks:
-Final Flash
-Assault Rain

*Transformations:
-Great Ape
-Super Saiyan
-Super Saiyan 2

*Evasive: Super Explosive Wave

Mallet-

*Super Attacks:
-Perfect Shot
-Light Grenade
-Gravity Impact
-God Breaker
-Ill Flash

*Ultimate Attacks:
-100x Big Bang Kamehameha
-Scatter Kamehameha
-Special Beam Cannon

*Evasive: Break Strike

Quint-

*Super Attacks:
-Shining Slash
-Burning Slash
-Hyper Drain
-Finish Breaker
-Gigantic Omega
-Spirit Bomb
-Pearl Flash
-Tri Beam

*Ultimate Attacks:
-Super Electric Strike
-Vacation Delete
-Final Shine Attack

*Transformations: Unlock Potential

*Evasive: Spirit Slash

Samphire-

*Super Attacks:
-Sledgehammer
-Galick Gun
-Bomber DX
-Thunder Eraser

*Ultimate Attacks:
-Giant Storm
-Weekend

*Transformations: Super Saiyan

*Evasive: Spreadshot Retreat

Alice-

*Super Attacks:
-Sauzer Blade
-Die Die Missile Barrage
-Tyrant Lancer
-Kamehameha Boost
-Destructo Disc
-Ice Claw
-Galactic Donut
-Eagle Kick
-Solar Flare

*Ultimate Attacks:
-Spirit Sword
-Spirit Ball
-Dual Destructo Disc
-Chain Destructo Disc Barrage
-Maiden Burst

*Evasive: Spinning Blade.

Since not all of these have shouted names, and many of these guys wouldn't know the names, I can't exactly say exactly which attack a character is using. I do my best to describe it, and hopefully this list narrows it down. Stay cool readers!