Time Patrol: The Namek Intervention
The team split into two groups with practiced efficiency. Scarlett and Zero took point against the enhanced Ginyu Force, while Aiko and Daikon moved to intercept Cui. Jinjer and Eleryc maintained their positions in the temporal stream, monitoring for any additional anomalies.
"Remember," Zero's voice crackled through their communicators, "minimal interference. We're here to preserve the timeline, not rewrite it."
Aiko and Daikon materialized near Cui's location just as the alien warrior was preparing to launch his attack on Vegeta. The dark energy surrounding him pulsed ominously, warping the very air around him.
"His power level's pushing 50,000," Daikon muttered, his scouter beeping rapidly. "Way beyond what it should be."
"Then we'll just have to be smarter," Aiko replied, her tail wrapping tightly around her waist. She reached into her pocket dimension storage, retrieving a specialized containment device developed by the Time Patrol's science division. "If we can't beat him outright without drawing attention, we'll have to seal away Towa's influence."
Meanwhile, Scarlett and Zero found themselves facing an unnaturally coordinated Ginyu Force. Captain Ginyu's eyes glowed with an eerie purple light as he directed his team with tactical precision that had never existed in the original timeline.
"This isn't just power enhancement," Zero observed, his fourth form's crimson eyes narrowing. "Someone's upgraded their combat intelligence too. They're fighting like an elite special operations unit now."
"Towa's getting creative," Scarlett agreed, watching as Jeice and Burter executed a perfectly synchronized attack pattern against Gohan and Krillin. "But why? What's so special about—" She stopped mid-sentence, her eyes widening. "Zero, check their energy signatures again."
Zero complied, his scouter displaying complex readings. "There's something else... a secondary energy pattern beneath Towa's magic. Almost like..."
"They're collecting data," Eleryc's voice cut in. "Every movement, every attack – they're gathering combat information from both sides. But for what purpose?"
The battle intensified as both teams engaged their targets. Aiko and Daikon worked in perfect tandem, herding Cui away from Vegeta while appearing to be random energy anomalies rather than deliberate interventions. Their containment strategy was working, but slowly.
Scarlett found herself locked in combat with Recoome, matching his enhanced power while carefully holding back enough to maintain historical plausibility. Zero engaged Captain Ginyu directly, his fourth form proving crucial in appearing to be just another powerful alien rather than a time patroller.
But it was Jinjer who made the crucial discovery.
"The data collection isn't random," she reported, her fingers flying over temporal monitoring equipment. "They're specifically targeting combat patterns involving Saiyan physiology. Every enhanced fighter is focusing on gathering information about Saiyan battle adaptation."
"Towa's trying to understand the Saiyan potential for growth," Zero realized. "This whole operation is a research mission."
"But why?" Aiko grunted, dodging one of Cui's enhanced attacks. "She's had plenty of opportunities to study Saiyans throughout history."
"Because this is when it all changed," Scarlett replied, a chill running down her spine. "Namek was where Super Saiyan potential first began to truly awaken. If she can understand the trigger points..."
"She could potentially engineer her own Super Saiyan transformation process," Eleryc finished grimly. "Or worse – find a way to prevent it entirely."
The stakes had just gotten much higher. They weren't just preserving history now; they were protecting the very foundation of one of the universe's most powerful transformations.
"New priority," Zero commanded. "We need to corrupt their data collection without letting them know we've caught on. Aiko, Daikon – can you introduce some false readings into Cui's battle?"
"On it," Daikon replied. "We'll make his scouter feed back some creative numbers."
"Scarlett, let's give the Ginyu Force some misleading patterns to analyze," Zero continued. "Make them think they're seeing Saiyan adaptation when it's really just standard power fluctuation."
As the battles continued, the Time Patrol executed their counter-intelligence strategy with precision. Every enhanced fighter was gradually fed subtle misinformation, corrupting Towa's research while maintaining the appearance of a normal temporal incursion.
But in the back of their minds, a worrying question remained: If this was just a research mission, what was Towa planning to do with the data? And more importantly – what other points in history might she be studying?
The answer, they suspected, would lead them to an even greater challenge. But for now, they had a timeline to protect and a mystery to unravel, one carefully preserved power level at a time.
# Time Patrol: Stranded in Time
The swirling temporal energies around the team suddenly crystallized, forming into a familiar holographic projection. Supreme Kai of Time Chronoa appeared before them, her usually cheerful face etched with concern.
"Everyone, we have a serious problem," she began, her small form radiating authority despite her diminutive stature. "The temporal disruptions you're dealing with aren't isolated incidents. The Time Breakers have established multiple anchor points throughout the Namek saga, making it impossible to fix with quick interventions."
Zero's fourth form shimmered as he stepped forward. "What exactly are we looking at, Supreme Kai?"
"They've woven their changes into the fabric of this time period like a web," Chronoa explained, gesturing to create a holographic map of the timeline. Red points of light pulsed at various moments throughout the Namek saga. "Every time you fix one alteration, they trigger three more. We're losing ground."
Scarlett studied the temporal map with growing concern. "So what's the plan?"
"You're not going to like it," Chronoa sighed. "But we need you to integrate into this time period temporarily. Establish a presence, work alongside the Z-Fighters, and protect the timeline from within."
"Wait," Aiko interjected, her tail bristling. "You want us to directly interact with Goku, Vegeta, and the others? Won't that cause its own temporal problems?"
Chronoa nodded grimly. "Under normal circumstances, yes. But I've calculated that the damage from the Time Breakers' interference will be far greater if we don't take this risk. I'll establish a temporal buffer around your team – it won't prevent all paradoxes, but it will minimize the impact of your presence."
"How do we explain our sudden appearance?" Daikon asked. "These warriors aren't exactly trusting of mysterious powerful strangers."
"Actually," Eleryc spoke up, his analytical mind already working on the problem, "we might be able to use Frieza's presence to our advantage. This period is full of various warriors and mercenaries. We could present ourselves as a special operations team tracking Frieza's movements."
"Not entirely untrue," Zero mused. "Just not the whole truth."
Jinjer pulled up data on her temporal scanner. "The original timeline shows Krillin and Gohan struggling to survive several encounters before Goku arrives. If we position ourselves as allies during one of those moments, we could establish trust naturally."
Chronoa's projection nodded approvingly. "Good thinking. But remember – you can't prevent all their hardships. Some struggles are necessary for their growth and the timeline's stability."
"So we help, but not too much," Scarlett summarized. "Let them face their challenges while preventing the Time Breakers' interference from overwhelming them."
"Exactly," Chronoa confirmed. "I'm adjusting your temporal signatures now. You'll be able to exist in this time period without causing major disruptions. But be careful – you'll experience time normally while you're there. No quick jumps forward or back until we resolve this situation."
Zero turned to his team. "This changes our approach significantly. We're no longer just preventing changes; we're actively protecting the timeline while living in it."
"There's something else," Chronoa added, her expression becoming even more serious. "We've detected energy signatures suggesting that the Time Breakers have their own agents embedded in this period. They could be disguised as Frieza's soldiers, mercenaries, or even supposedly neutral parties."
"Great," Aiko muttered. "So we're playing detective while trying to prevent temporal collapse."
"Focus on establishing your cover and building trust with the Z-Fighters," Chronoa instructed. "I'll maintain communication through secure temporal channels, but they'll be limited to prevent detection. You'll largely be on your own."
"What about Zero's fourth form?" Scarlett asked. "Won't that raise questions, given its similarity to Frieza's race?"
"I can maintain my sealed form most of the time," Zero replied. "It'll help avoid unnecessary complications. We can explain my true form later if absolutely necessary."
Chronoa's projection began to flicker. "The temporal window is closing. Remember – protect the key moments, but don't try to prevent every challenge. Some battles forge the heroes they need to become."
As Chronoa's image faded, the team found themselves materializing near a Namekian village, just as Dodoria was preparing to attack. In the distance, they could sense Gohan and Krillin's power levels approaching.
"Well," Scarlett said, adjusting her battle gear, "looks like this is where we start building our cover story. Ready to make a dramatic entrance?"
Zero reverted to his sealed form, his power level dropping to a less conspicuous level. "Let's give them a reason to trust us – without revealing too much."
As they prepared to intervene, each member of the team knew this would be their most challenging mission yet. Not just fighting to protect time, but living within it, walking a delicate line between helping and preserving the struggles that would forge Earth's greatest defenders.
The real question was: could they maintain their cover while hunting down the Time Breakers' agents? And more importantly – what would happen when Frieza himself entered the picture?
Their extended mission on Namek was about to begin, and the fate of multiple timelines hung in the balance.
Time Patrol: The Ginyu Intervention
Krillin and Gohan stood their ground, but the dark energy crackling around the Ginyu Force members made their already intimidating power levels even more monstrous. Captain Ginyu's scouter displayed numbers that shouldn't have been possible at this point in time.
"Something's not right," Krillin muttered to Gohan, sweat beading on his forehead. "Their power levels keep fluctuating way beyond what we sensed earlier."
Recoome stepped forward, dark purple lightning dancing across his massive frame. "Time to test out these new powers the boss gave us. I call dibs on the little ones!"
Before either Z-Fighter could react, Burter and Jeice flanked them with impossible speed, their movements enhanced by the temporal manipulation. But just as they were about to strike—
"Solar Flare!"
A brilliant flash of light filled the area, but it wasn't from Krillin. Scarlett appeared between the Ginyu Force and their targets, her modified version of the technique specifically targeting the enhanced warriors' sensitivity to temporal energy.
The Time Patrol team materialized around the Z-Fighters in a defensive formation. Zero, in his sealed form, took point alongside Scarlett while Aiko and Daikon covered the flanks. Eleryc and Jinjer maintained a rear position, their specialized equipment scanning the unusual energy signatures.
"Who... who are you guys?" Krillin asked, instinctively moving to shield Gohan despite his exhaustion.
"Let's just say we've been tracking some unusual energy signatures," Scarlett replied, keeping her eyes on the recovering Ginyu Force. "These guys aren't operating at their normal power levels."
"Careful," Zero warned as the dark aura around Captain Ginyu intensified. "Their enhancement is still growing."
Gohan's eyes widened as he sensed the rising powers. "But how? They were already stronger than anything we've faced!"
"Questions later," Aiko said, her tail unwrapping from her waist as she dropped into a fighting stance. "Right now, you two need to conserve your strength. Something tells me you'll need it soon."
Captain Ginyu's eyes glowed with malevolent purple energy as he assessed the newcomers. "More time-traveling pests? Lord Fu warned us you might show up."
"Time... traveling?" Krillin repeated, confused.
"Don't let them get in your head," Daikon called out. "Focus on staying alive!"
The battle erupted in multiple directions at once. Zero engaged Captain Ginyu directly, their powers more evenly matched than the captain expected. Scarlett and Aiko tag-teamed Recoome, their coordinated attacks keeping the enhanced warrior off balance.
"Impossible!" Jeice snarled as Daikon countered his enhanced speed with precise ki manipulation. "How are you reading our movements?"
"You're not the only ones with upgrades," Daikon replied, launching a barrage of ki blasts that forced Jeice back.
Krillin and Gohan watched in amazement as these mysterious warriors held their own against the powered-up Ginyu Force. But it was Eleryc's shout that changed the tide of battle.
"Now, Jinjer! The temporal disruption is at its peak!"
Jinjer activated a device that released a pulse of chronal energy, temporarily disrupting the dark power enhancements. For a brief moment, the Ginyu Force's power levels returned to their natural state.
"Hit them now!" Zero commanded. "Before the enhancement stabilizes!"
The Time Patrol team launched their coordinated assault. Scarlett and Aiko's combined attack sent Recoome crashing into a Namekian plateau. Zero's precision strikes forced Captain Ginyu back, while Daikon's energy waves kept Burter and Jeice separated.
"Gohan, Krillin," Scarlett called out between attacks, "we'll hold them here. But you need to be ready – your real fight isn't far off!"
"But we can help!" Gohan protested, his young face determined.
"Trust me," Scarlett replied with a knowing smile, "you'll need every bit of energy for what's coming. Sometimes knowing when to wait is as important as knowing when to fight."
As if on cue, a familiar energy signature appeared on the horizon – one that made both Gohan and Krillin's faces light up with hope.
"Dad..." Gohan whispered. "He's finally here!"
The Ginyu Force members felt it too. Captain Ginyu's enhanced scouter displayed readings that made even his corrupted confidence waver.
"Retreat," he ordered his team. "We need to stabilize these enhancements before confronting Goku. This isn't over, Time Patrol!"
As the Ginyu Force withdrew, their dark auras flickering unstably, Krillin turned to their mysterious saviors. "You know who we are, and you obviously know what's going on. Care to explain?"
"Let's just say we're specialists in dealing with... unauthorized power enhancements," Zero replied carefully. "And right now, your world has caught the attention of some dangerous people."
"More dangerous than Frieza?" Gohan asked incredulously.
The Time Patrol team exchanged knowing looks before Scarlett answered, "Different kind of dangerous. But don't worry about that now. Your father's arriving, and that's exactly what needs to happen."
"Will we see you again?" Krillin asked, still uncertain whether to fully trust these strange warriors.
"Count on it," Aiko replied with a grin. "Something tells me we'll all have our hands full soon enough."
As Goku's pod streaked across the Namekian sky, the Time Patrol team prepared to withdraw to a safe observation distance. They had succeeded in their first direct intervention, but this was just the beginning. The real challenge would be maintaining the timeline's integrity while dealing with increasingly aggressive temporal incursions.
And somewhere out there, Fu was watching, analyzing, and planning his next move in this dangerous game of temporal chess.
# Time Patrol: Family Resemblance
The team watched from their vantage point as Goku demonstrated his newfound power against the Ginyu Force. Even with their dark magic enhancements, the elite squad struggled against the Earth-raised Saiyan's natural growth.
"Your father really is something else," Aiko whispered to Gohan, her tail swishing with barely contained excitement. Being part Saiyan herself, she could appreciate the pure fighting instinct Goku displayed.
Vegeta, however, was less focused on the battle and more on the mysterious warriors who had appeared. His eyes narrowed as he studied Eleryc and Jinjer, their features hauntingly familiar.
"You two," he growled, pointing at the siblings. "Explain yourselves. You look like third-class warriors from my planet, yet your power levels and skin tone are nothing like any Saiyan I've known."
Jinjer exchanged a careful look with her brother before responding. "Let's just say our family tree has some interesting branches, Prince Vegeta."
"And some roots you probably wouldn't believe," Eleryc added with a hint of amusement.
Before Vegeta could press further, his attention snapped to Zero, who stood calmly observing the battle. The prince's combat instincts flared. "And you... you're of Frieza's race. Why would you—"
"Zero's with us," Aiko cut in firmly, stepping between them. Her hybrid features - the wolf-like ears atop her head and her Saiyan tail - created an imposing figure despite her shorter stature. "And trust me, he's got more reason to hate Frieza than most."
Vegeta scoffed, but his tactical mind was already working. "A member of the Cold clan fighting against Frieza... and Saiyans who don't look like any I've ever seen." His eyes narrowed. "Just what kind of special operations unit are you really?"
"The kind that's trying to keep you alive, your Highness," Scarlett interjected diplomatically. "And right now, that means letting Goku handle this fight while we prepare for what's coming."
Down below, Captain Ginyu's dark aura flared as he prepared his body change technique. The time travelers tensed, knowing this moment needed to play out as history recorded.
"Shouldn't we..." Gohan started to ask, but Daikon placed a restraining hand on his shoulder.
"Some battles have to happen exactly as they're meant to," he said quietly. "Trust me, kid. Your dad knows what he's doing."
As they watched the iconic body-switching battle unfold, Vegeta continued to study the mysterious warriors. The female Saiyan-wolf hybrid who moved with a fighter's grace but spoke with authority. The two dark-skinned Saiyans who carried themselves with a dignity that reminded him of... something he couldn't quite place. And most puzzling of all, the member of Frieza's race who seemed to command their respect rather than their fear.
"When this is over," he declared, "I want answers."
"When this is over," Zero replied calmly, his sealed form betraying no emotion, "you'll have bigger concerns than our origins, Prince Vegeta. Frieza is coming, and even with our help, this fight will push you all to your limits and beyond."
Aiko's tail bristled at the mention of Frieza. "And beyond is exactly where we need you to go," she muttered, too quietly for the others to hear.
As Goku's battle with the possessed Captain Ginyu reached its crucial moment, the Time Patrol team shared knowing looks. The real challenge wasn't just protecting history – it was guiding these warriors toward their legendary potential while preventing the Time Breakers from corrupting their path to power.
And somewhere in the back of their minds, they all wondered: how long could they keep their true nature hidden from warriors as perceptive as Vegeta? And what would happen when the truth inevitably came to light?
The answers would have to wait. Right now, history was unfolding before them, one crucial battle at a time.
# Time Patrol: Heritage
While the others kept watch over the battle below, Gohan couldn't contain his curiosity any longer. His eyes kept darting to Aiko's wolf ears as they twitched and pivoted, tracking every sound of the battle below.
"Um, Miss Aiko?" he finally asked, his natural scholarly interest getting the better of him. "Are you really part Saiyan? But also... part wolf?"
Aiko's ears perked up at the question, and she gave the young half-Saiyan a warm smile. "Pretty obvious, huh?" She let her tail wave playfully, showing how it was thicker and slightly more wolf-like than a typical Saiyan tail, covered in the same rich red fur that matched her hair.
Scarlett, seeing an opportunity to build trust with Goku's son, sat down beside them. "Aiko's mother was a Saiyan warrior," she explained, keeping her voice low enough not to draw Vegeta's attention. "Her father came from a race of wolf-people called the Lupinians. They were known for their incredible tracking abilities and fierce loyalty."
"Wow," Gohan breathed, his eyes wide with wonder. "I didn't know Saiyans could have children with other races besides humans!"
Aiko chuckled softly. "Kid, you've got no idea. Your dad being married to your mom actually helped prove something pretty important – Saiyans are compatible with lots of different species. We're kind of adaptable that way."
"Is that why you have both?" Gohan asked, pointing to her wolf ears and then her tail. "Because of both parents?"
"Sharp as a tack, aren't you?" Aiko grinned, ruffling his hair in a way that reminded him of his father. "Yeah, I got the best of both worlds. Saiyan strength and fighting instincts, plus enhanced senses and tracking abilities from my Lupinian side. The looks are just a bonus."
"Though the shedding isn't," Scarlett teased, earning a playful growl from her teammate.
"Hey, at least I don't molt like certain other team members during power-ups," Aiko shot back with a wink.
Gohan watched their friendly banter with fascination. It was so different from the tense interactions he was used to with Vegeta and the other warriors they'd encountered. "Do you... do you know other people like you? Other half-Saiyans?"
A shadow briefly crossed Aiko's face before she smiled again. "There are more of us out there than most people think. Some with heritage even more surprising than mine." She glanced meaningfully at Eleryc and Jinjer before turning back to Gohan. "Actually, you're pretty special yourself, you know. Being half-human hasn't stopped you from being incredibly strong."
"Really?" Gohan asked, his confidence boosted by her words.
"Really," Aiko confirmed. "In fact—"
She cut off suddenly, her ears swiveling toward the battle below. Captain Ginyu was preparing for his body-change technique.
"Sorry, kiddo," she said, standing up. "Lesson time's over. We need to focus on what's happening down there. But hey – maybe we can talk more about this stuff later?"
Gohan nodded eagerly, but his scientific mind was already racing with questions about genetic compatibility between different alien races and what other hybrid combinations might be possible. He noticed how Scarlett and Aiko shared a knowing look, as if they could guess exactly what he was thinking.
"Just remember," Scarlett added quietly, "sometimes the best discoveries come when you're not actively looking for them. Right now, your dad needs your attention more than our family histories."
As they turned back to watch the battle, Gohan couldn't help but feel that he'd just gotten a glimpse of something much bigger than he'd initially thought. These weren't just random warriors who'd shown up to help – they represented possibilities he'd never even considered.
And somewhere in the back of his mind, a young scholar's wheels were turning, wondering just what other surprises the universe might hold.
Time skip: Later after Ginyu's plan was foiled....
Time Patrol: Racing Against Time
With Captain Ginyu trapped in a frog's body and Goku recovering in a healing pod, the expanded group found themselves planning their next move. The Time Patrol team knew this was a crucial moment in history – one that required perfect timing and precision.
"We'll need to split into teams," Scarlett suggested, watching as Vegeta impatiently paced near Frieza's ship. "Some of us should stay here to guard Goku while he heals."
"I'll stay with Dad," Gohan volunteered immediately, but Aiko placed a gentle hand on his shoulder.
"Actually, kid, we're going to need your help with the Dragon Balls. Your energy sensing abilities are crucial for this mission."
Vegeta scoffed. "And why exactly should we trust any of you with this? Especially him?" He jerked his head toward Zero.
"Because," Zero replied calmly, "I know exactly how Frieza's forces operate. Including their patrol patterns, security protocols, and blind spots."
"He's right," Jinjer added, her scouter displaying a tactical overlay of the area. "And right now, Frieza's attention is divided between searching for the Namekian villages and monitoring his ship. This is our best chance."
The plan came together quickly. Eleryc and Jinjer would stay behind with Goku, their similar energy signatures helping to mask his recovery from any scouting parties. Scarlett, Zero, and Aiko would join Gohan, Krillin, and Vegeta in the Dragon Ball retrieval mission.
As they moved out, Gohan found himself flying alongside Aiko, his curiosity still not satisfied. "So... can all Lupinians transform during a full moon like Saiyans can?"
Aiko chuckled softly. "Different kind of transformation, kid. We're more tied to the lunar cycles, but it's not quite as... dramatic as the Oozaru form. Though combining both bloodlines can lead to some interesting results."
"Focus," Vegeta snapped from ahead. "The brat can play twenty questions after we secure immortality."
Zero, flying point, suddenly raised his hand for silence. Ahead, they could see Frieza's soldiers patrolling near the gathered Dragon Balls. Dark energy crackled around some of them – more of the Time Breakers' enhancement.
"This is new," Krillin whispered. "They weren't this strong before."
"Leave the enhanced ones to us," Scarlett instructed. "You three focus on getting the Dragon Balls clear."
What followed was a masterclass in coordinated infiltration. Zero used his knowledge of Frieza's protocols to predict guard rotations. Aiko's enhanced senses detected approaching patrols before they could be seen. Scarlett's energy manipulation techniques helped mask their approach.
When they encountered the enhanced guards, the Time Patrol team moved with practiced efficiency. Zero engaged them directly, his fighting style intentionally different from his sealed form to avoid any connection to Frieza's race. Aiko used her hybrid abilities to confuse and disorient, her speed enhanced by both Saiyan and Lupinian heritage.
Gohan watched in amazement as Scarlett executed a technique that seemed to combine the Solar Flare with something else – a temporal disruption that specifically affected the enhanced soldiers' dark power-ups.
"How did you—" he began to ask, but Krillin pulled him along.
"Questions later, Gohan! We need to move these Dragon Balls now!"
As they worked to relocate the massive orbs, Vegeta found himself reluctantly impressed by the precision of their operation. These warriors were clearly used to working together, their movements synchronized in a way that spoke of countless battles fought side by side.
"Incoming!" Aiko's ears twitched as she picked up distant movement. "Big power level – it's Frieza! We need to clear out now!"
"Wait," Zero called out, his voice urgent but controlled. "Remember what we discussed. The timing has to be exact. If we move too quickly—"
"The timeline could shift," Scarlett finished. "Vegeta, Krillin, Gohan – get the Dragon Balls to the designated location. We'll run interference."
"And why should we trust your timing?" Vegeta demanded.
"Because," Aiko replied with a knowing smirk, "in about ten minutes, something's going to happen that you're definitely going to want to see. Trust me – it involves Frieza getting really, really angry."
As they split up, Gohan lingered for a moment. "Miss Aiko... be careful. Frieza's different from the others."
"Don't worry about us, kid," she replied, ruffling his hair. "Just remember what I said about hybrid strength. You've got more power in you than you know – and pretty soon, you're going to need it."
The Time Patrol team moved to their positions, preparing to ensure that one of history's most crucial thefts went exactly as it needed to. They could feel Frieza's overwhelming power approaching, but they also knew something he didn't – the true power of a Saiyan's potential for growth was about to be demonstrated on this very planet.
And as they executed their roles in this historical moment, each of them silently hoped that their presence wouldn't disrupt the incredible series of events that were about to unfold – events that would change the universe forever.
To be continued in Chapter 4: Namek in Crisis part II- Hidden in Plain Sight?