A/N: This is becoming a habit I'm trying to fix.

I had two chapters that should have been one large chapter, which I am now reposting. I apologize for the confusion my readers and I'll make sure this doesn't happen again in the future. But the chapter is back up and is at its full potential as it should be for your viewing pleasure.

X

The discovery that Cooler was a father was indeed a shock to the other Z-Fighters, along with the information that he and his militia were in the process of overtaking the galactic empire now that Frieza was gone. Though they adjusted to the sudden change and things became a routine as they all prepared for the androids.

Even though things were going well for the small alien family while they stayed at Capsule Corp., Bulma adoring little Eis along with her mother, Cooler wanted them to have their own place of residence. Something the blue-haired genius had no problem helping with.

After a couple of weeks, the Frost demon worked with Bulma in making a decent home for him and his daughter. Being sure that there was plenty of space for extra guests and storage for anything his subordinates brought with them.

Taking the capsulated house, Cooler set it up in an open plot of land not too far from the Son home on Mount Paozu. It was quiet, peaceful, and the isolation from the heavily populated areas was a boon in and of itself. Not to mention Eis would be closer to Gohan as well, the two of them having become fast friends much to the delight of Chi-Chi, given that there weren't any other kids around her son's age.

That, and the young Frost Demon's intellect had also aided in Gohan's studies in between training sessions. Of which Eis had also become involved in as well, which is where she was at the moment sparring with the demi-Saiyan while their fathers spectated.

Eis wearing light training armor and a pair of shorts while Gohan was in his usual training gi, the two trading blows back and forth that were blocked and dodged on either side for the last hour.

The young Frost Demon flipped backwards, avoiding an uppercut Gohan had thrown at her and receiving the girl's tail under his chin in the process. With the demi-Saiyan stunned, Eis launched at him the moment her feet touched the ground, slamming her elbow into the boy's stomach and sending him skidding back several steps.

Regaining his footing, Gohan went back on the offensive. Blocking a high kick Eis threw at his head and managing to deliver a good hit to the side of her own that staggered her enough for him to kick her into the air and give chase.

"Wow, you trained Eis really good. She's a natural." Goku said as he and Cooler watched the children spar.

The Frost Demon smiled with pride while Eis and Gohan began fighting midair, "She's been developing her own style for some time now. In the beginning I didn't want to train her, but she managed to convince me otherwise."

The Earth-raised Saiyan looked at him confused, "You didn't want to train her?"

Cooler nodded, "Honestly, I always hoped that she would take more after her mother. Focus on something other than fighting. But she inherited the best of both of us; smart and curious like Briize, strong and stubborn like me. Though, she got the stubborness from the both of us I think."

"How did she convince you?" asked Goku.

"She watched me train all the time, always asking if I could teach her as well. But I didn't want that kind of life for her. That overprotective parent thing struck hard. She managed to widdle me down overtime until one day she told me with all the bad people out there she needed to know how to protect herself...hell, she even got several of my subordinates to agree with her, Salza included. In the end I caved."

The Saiyan snickered, "She turned your own soldiers against you?"

The Frost Demon rolled his eyes, "Yes. Apparently she also got her mother's charismatic nature. I have a feeling when she's older she'll be a force to be reckoned with." They went back to watching their kids when Goku spoke up again.

"You know, I'm kinda glad Gohan's got someone his own age to hang around with."

"Same here. Eis never had a chance to make many friends since we moved around so much to avoid the Frieza Force. Maybe now she'll have that chance." said Cooler. He turned his attention to the other man and saw a look of pride in his eyes as he watched his son. But there was also a hint of saddness as well in his gaze.

"You alright?" asked the Frost Demon, snapping Goku out of it.

"Oh! Yeah! Just thinking is all." the Saiyan said before looking back at Gohan, "He's just grown up so much. The last couple of years have been rough on all of us. But..." he trailed off as his grin slipped away and was replaced with a frown. His thoughts going back to all the time he missed out on.

First being killed by his own brother, and the following year he had been in Otherworld before being wished back to fight Vegeta and Nappa only to be hospitalized for a couple months afterward. Then going to Namek and fighting Frieza only to be gone almost two more years before he came back to Earth.

He had missed out on almost four years of Gohan's life...the thought alone made the usually happy-go-lucky Saiyan's heart ache.

Cooler saw the change in the man as clear as day. Goku may not have been the smartest man in the universe, but he had a good heart and it was always in the right place. He was a true hero, always finding the good in others and protecting what was important to him no matter the odds.

His hand came up and clapped the Saiyan on the shoulder, getting his attention. "It wasn't your fault." He said, causing Goku to blink. "I heard about what happened with Raditz and your death, and everything leading up to the present. It's not your fault for those missing years. You were doing everything in your power to protect Gohan and everyone else. He's like you, I doubt he holds any kind of grudge against you."

The Frost Demon looked over where Gohan and Eis had landed, the two of them breathing heavily but laughing together. "We can't always be there for them. It's one of the many curses with parenthood. But we can prepare them for the time when we aren't around. To make the right choices and handle whatever this universe throws at them. In the end, our wants and desires mean nothing as long as they are free to choose their own path and are happy. That's how we know we succeeded."

Goku smiled at Cooler's words, "I'm proud of him, and I always will be no matter what happens." They watched as their children had gone from sparring to an impromptu game of tag as they chased one another.

Even though he was helping them all prepare for the future, Cooler was going to make sure that he helped the Z-Fighters in other ways as well.

Especially Goku.

X

The sun had almost completely set when Cooler landed in the front yard of his new home. Eis curled up asleep in his arms after such a long day as he walked to the front door.

It was a simple two story house, styled in the unique sphere-shape of most capsule buildings. A garage was attached to the side and acted as a workshop since the two Frost Demons didn't need vehicles of any kind to get around.

Inside on the first floor was a large sitting room and kitchen with a bathroom and two bedrooms. The second floor had another bathroom and two more bedrooms with a spare room that Cooler had converted into an office/communication room to keep in contact with his militia elsewhere in the galaxy.

Entering their home, Cooler carried his daughter up to the second floor and put her into the bed of the room she had claimed as her own when they first moved in.

Books and datapads were stacked neatly on the desk across the room from the bed, and the closet beside it had various outfits Bulma had helped her pick out so that she could feel more at home here on Earth.

Cooler again couldn't thank Bulma enough for her generocity, and Eis was excited to try on clothing from this new world.

Once his daughter was tucked in, the older Frost Demon smiled as she smiled in her sleep before leaving the room and quietly closing the door behind him. He made his way down the hall, past the door to his own room and into the office/comm room.

Unlike the rest of the house, this room looked like a small command center on one of the ships in his army. Salza and his squadron having taken the large ship Frieza had arrived on and used some of the equipment on board to set this up for him before they went back to rejoin the militia to ensure the empire's takeover.

Locking the door behind him, Cooler approached the large computer monitor that dominated an entire wall and punched a series of keys he knew by heart and waited.

"It is good to see you again, Lord Cooler." Salza said when his image materialized on the screen.

"Same, Salza. How goes the operation?" asked the Frost Demon.

"Things are going well. The planets allied with our cause have already begun preparing, and our forces await their orders." replied his subordinate.

"What about information on my brother's death? Has it been kept underwraps?" asked Cooler.

"For the most part. There have been rumors amongst the empire given that no one has heard from him or his crew since they left to Earth. However, many of the higher echelon in his forces merely believe that he is taking his time killing his enemies." said Salza.

Cooler smirked. Those higher ups wouldn't get anything back from their 'leader' or his crew for obvious reasons. Even more so since the command ship they had arrived in had been repurposed.

Some of the data and tech on board being donated to Bulma and her father while the ship itself was taken by his forces for their cause.

"Then it's best that we get things going before they smarten up. Tell our forces to begin their assignments."

Salza placed his fist to his chest and bowed his head in salute, "At once, my lord. How have things been with Princess Eis?"

"She's adjusting well. Goku's son has helped her in that regard. We finished setting up our home on this planet not too long ago."

"Are you still hoping to establish a base of operations there?"

"In time. There are bigger things to concern ourselves with for now."

His second in command nodded before becoming serious, "If I may ask, my lord. How are things with your 'Secret project'?"

Cooler expression became serious. "In progress. I need to be as descreet as possible. The warriors here are focused on the coming androids, this will give me enough time to do what is needed."

"I have never questioned you since we've known one another, but I feel I must ask. Are you sure this is a wise decision? From the tales we've heard alone...the risk sounds far worse than anything fathomable." said Salza.

The Frost Demon's face turned grim, "There is always risk. But the alternative isn't anything better. I'll worry about the next step once I find its location."

His second in command nodded, "We will be ready when you make the call, my lord. Though our men may or may not be hesitant when they learn exactly what we're dealing with."

"They have a right to fear. But I have faith that everything will turn out well enough in the end." said Cooler. A few more words were exchanged before the communication disconnected. Standing alone in the room, he approached a small metal chest he kept secured in the corner.

Punching in the correct code into the keypad located on it, the locks clicked open before he opened the lid at what was within.

Settled in foam indents were three orange orbs with red stars within them, four empty indents showing that there were still more to be found.

Looking over the mystical spheres for a couple of moments, Cooler sealed the chest and relocked it before putting it away.

"Soon." he said to the empty room before leaving.

X

The following day, Cooler and Eis touched down in the courtyard of Capsule Corp. The older Frost Demon dressed in a black vest and pants while his daughter wore a dark-blue t-shirt and black shorts that were modifyed like her father's clothes to fit her tail.

"What do you think Miss. Bulma wanted to talk with you about, Papa?" asked Eis as they entered the lobby of the large building.

"Not sure, princess. But we'll find out soon." replied Cooler as they followed the familiar path toward the residental area where the Brief's family lived.

"Do you think Vegeta made Miss. Bulma mad again?" Eis asked, which caused her father to chuckle. His daughter held no like for the Saiyan prince and made it well known whenever the man acted like his usual self, much to the man's ire and everyone elses amusement.

"If he did, I have no problem evicting him." said the older Frost Demon, which had Eis giggling, knowing exactly what her father would do if the blue-haired woman asked him to deal with her 'guest'.

They entered the common room of Capsule Corps. living area and found Panchy working in the kitchen. The blonde looking up and smiling when they came in. "Oh, Cooler! It's been a little while. And you brought little Eis with you too. How are you dear?"

"I'm doing okay, Mrs. Briefs. How are you?" Eis asked back politely.

"Just another day. I was just finishing a fresh batch of cookies, would you like some?" asked Panchy which had the little Frost Demon excited at the prospect of warm sweets.

Cooler smiled at the interaction as the door opened again to reveal Bulma walking in talking with another woman that was her height with short blonde hair and black eyes.

"Oh, hey Cooler! Should have known you would have been here really quick." Bulma said when she noticed their guests.

"Figured Vegeta finally pushed you over the edge and you needed me to kick his ass." the Frost Demon replied, turning his attention to the other woman who was looking at him in a combination of shock and awe. "I don't think we've met. The name's Cooler." he said holding out his hand to her.

The blonde blinked before shaking the offered hand, "T-Tights. Tights Briefs, I...I'm Bulma's sister."

Cooler grinned, "Ah, the writer of those science fiction stories. I must admit your work is very interesting. And a great deal of your facts and details were very accurate. You're an amazing author."

Tights' cheeks burned a soft red, her eyes going to the side while she brushed a little hair behind her ear. "T-Thank you." she stuttered softly.

Bulma watched the exchange with a smile, "My sister here is visiting for the next couple of weeks. She's trying to find some inspiration for her next book. I hope you don't mind, but I thought that maybe being around someone from another planet would give her some ideas."

Cooler shrugged, "Sure, I don't mind at all."

The author smiled. Bulma had told her a lot about the adventures she had been on, especially her journey to Namek. Knowing that her sister had been in space and around some of the species that were out there had her impressed and a little envious.

But now here she was standing infront of, according to her sister, a disgraced prince of a galactic empire who had taken down his evil father and brother while at the same time was intending on taking back and freeing those that were under their rule.

All this, and the fact that he was rather easy on the eyes as well had the author blushing again when he said he would be willing to help her.

"Are you going to be in a book, Papa?" Eis asked with her mouth full of cookies.

Cooler gave his daughter a look which caused her to swallow and smile sheepishly, "That would depend on the author I suppose." he said before turning his attention back to Tights. "When did you want to start?"

"If you have some spare time we can start today. That is, if you don't mind." Tights replied, not wanting him to feel obligated, but not wanting him to say no at the same time.

"Mom and I can keep Eis company while you guys talk." Bulma offered. The little girl in question beaming at the idea.

Nodding, the Frost Demon followed the blonde woman out of the room. Neither of them seeing the knowing grin on the blue-haired genius' face.

X

Despite having the foresight that Bulma had a sister, it was still nice to meet the blonde Briefs. After having read several of her books, she really was an amazing author, and getting to know her would be interesting to say the least.

However, something told Cooler that there was more going on than a simple interview, and that Bulma was behind it all.

Keeping that thought in the back of his mind, the Frost Demon focused on the woman he was talking with. After spending a good hour sharing his knowledge about the universe and the many planets and species he had encountered, the conversation turned into learning more about one another.

Unlike her sister, Tights had decided to break away from the family business and focus on a completely different field. She had loved literature and writing growing up and really wanted to explore it more as she got older. Which in the end led her to being the author she was now.

Cooler could relate, breaking away from family to find your own path. Then again, the blonde human's family wasn't a bunch of tyrannical monsters that destroyed planets for fun and profit.

"I can only imagine what it's like." Tights said as they walked through Capsule Corp's large garden. "Seeing and experiencing so much. All the different species and cultures, it's mind blowing."

"It's really just an everyday thing for me." replied the Frost Demon, "Then again, your species has only just barely gotten a glimpse of the universe at large. I have a feeling you all will get there soon enough."

The blonde beamed in excitement that belighed her actual age, "And I can't wait for that day. Bulma may have gotten the brains to make it happen, but I'd like to think I got the imagination to bring it to life on paper."

"If you don't mind my asking, which one of you is the oldest?" asked Cooler with genuine curiosity.

"Oh it's no problem. I was born two minutes before Bulma. Which makes me the oldest, and I have never once let her forget it." Tights said with a bit of smug in her tone.

Cooler blinked, "You two are twins? Didn't expect that."

"You're not the first. Most people just assume we'd be identical." the blonde said before becoming a bit more serious, "Bulma told me about your brother, and all the horrible things he had done. I can't imagine what it was like for you to go through all of that, and end up having to fight your own family in the end..." she trailed off, not knowing what else to say.

The Frost Demon nodded, "I won't lie. There were several moments where I wished things had been different. But in the end, it had to be me to put an end to it all. My only regret is not doing it sooner. So many lives wouldn't have been lost if I had dealt with Frieza and Cold before anything else could be done."

Tights looked up at his solemn tone. Bulma had also told him about the loss of his child's mother at the hands of his sadistic family, and how he had done everything in his power to protect her while preparing to take back the galaxy from their rule.

It was a very tragic, inspiring story. One that she believed would be something anyone could learn from. But the last thing she wanted was to profit off such a thing. Her writer's block be damned.

"Cooler...did you ever think about using the Earth's dragon balls?" she asked after a couple of moments. "I mean. Bulma's told me about how she and the others brought back their friends when they were killed. Could you be able to-" she stopped when she saw the Frost Demon shaking his head.

"Your dragon balls have their limits. As much as I would love to see Briize again and have her be in Eis' life, she's been gone too long for such a wish to be granted. And even if she were brought back, the wish would only grant her her life, not cure her of the disease she was cursed with. And by the time a year had passed to wish for a cure...she would have suffered from her ailment and passed on from it. I could never do that to her or our child." Cooler answered.

"I have mourned her loss. Avenged her death. And I tell Eis everything she ever wants to know about her mother. That is all I can do, and pray that she is watching over us and happy at what she sees."

They both had come to a complete stop on the walkway of the park, Tights looking at him in awe with tears in her eyes at such a declaration. Despite all the power she had been told he wields, deep down, Cooler had a strong heart.

Vicious to his enemies, but loving to his daughter. Going above and beyond just so that she could have a better life while shouldering so much on his own.

"Why can't men here on Earth be more like that." she thought fleetingly.

Seeing this, he gave her a small smile. "How about we switch gears on this conversation. Tell me a bit more about you. Is there some male out there that's caught the attention of the famous Tights Briefs?"

Tights rolled her eyes, "Not really. My last relationship ended over a year ago. Caught him sleeping with one of my publishers. Needless to say that company lost a lot of business, and the bastard lost me."

Cooler's eyes narrowed, "He's lucky I don't find him an incinerate him where he stands. Anyone willing to sleep around behind your back obviously has some form of brain damage."

The blonde giggled, her cheeks turning pink at the same time. "Of that I have no doubt. Though I wouldn't want you getting into any trouble on my part. Although I think you making him piss himself in fear would be worth seeing."

They both laughed for a moment before continuing with their walk. Cooler sending a gaze at the woman beside him.

Tights was certainly attractive. A thin frame with decent curves that were displayed well in the blue tank-top, white capris and sandals she decided to wear that day. She may not have had genius smarts like her sister, but she had an intellect all her own that made her stand out from the norm.

She also spoke her mind regardless of what others thought, something he learned quickly in the first few minutes of their little get together. And she had a charm about her that was unique and engaging. It was no wonder she was such a respected book writer.

Turning his attention away before he got caught lingering too long, missing a similar look Tights was sending back at him a moment later.

She honestly didn't know what to expect when Bulma told her about Cooler. But the moment she first saw him she had been shocked to her core.

He was definitely an alien, obviously reptilian in nature if she were to guess. But he had such a human-like face that, if she were honest, was quite handsome to behold. It was also hard not to notice the hard muscles barely hidden under the bio-organic armor covering his frame, the fact that he wore a bit of human clothing over it doing nothing to hide his powerful physique.

And speaking of powerful...ever since Bulma had started hanging around Earth's defenders she had told TIghts about Ki energy and how it can be harnessed. She'd seen the footage of the fight against the Saiyans years ago, and she couldn't help but be curious about it herself.

Even though she couldn't use it or sense it like the people in Bulma's group. The moment she was within a few feet of Cooler she could feel a strong charge in the air that had her nerves coming alive and her hair standing on end.

Whether it was from the energy he was emitting or his strong presence on its own she didn't know. But it definitely wasn't a bad thing for her either way, if the pleasant fluttering in her chest was anything to go by.

They spent the next couple more hours talking a bit more before heading in. Cooler finding his daughter with Bulma in the lab where the blue haired genius was working on a rejuvenation pod that had been taken from Frieza's ship.

"Still tinkering, Bulma?" asked the Frost Demon.

"Oh, hey you two!" Bulma said back before going back to the pod. "Hard not to. If all things go well, we might be able to have these set up in hospitals everywhere. The lives that could be saved from serious injury..." she trailed off as she became immersed in her work.

Shaking his head, Cooler turned to Eis who smiled back at him. "Ready to head home, princess?" The little Frost Demon nodded as they began to leave. "It was nice meeting you, Tights. I hope we can do this again sometime."

Tights smiled, "Me too. I'll be in West City for a while so I'm free anytime." Cooler nodded as he and his daughter left Capsule Corp. and flew home.

After the small family had left, Bulma had set down the tools she had been using and smiled knowingly at her sister. "So...how was your talk?"

The blonde rolled her eyes, "Don't think I don't know what you're trying to do, Bulma."

"What? Getting my single sister to spend some time with an equally single man? What could I possibly be trying to do?" asked the genius, playing innocent.

"Bulma. He's a single father who lost his child's mother. I appreciate it, but you can't be playing matchmaker like that." Tights said with a scowl.

Bulma sighed, "Tights, I know what happened to Eis' mother. I also know that Cooler's grieved all this time while focusing on being a parent. Not to mention you've been on the market over a year now. Both of you could use someone to fill the void between you."

"Still, you can't be setting me up like that. The last thing I want to do is cause problems for him or his daughter." Tights said while leaning against a nearby worktable.

The blue haired sister leaned on the same table beside her older twin, "Answer me this. Did you enjoy your afternoon with him?"

Seeing the critical look in Bulma's eyes, Tights sighed. "He's...it's hard to describe. He's smart, charming, and the way he talks about his daughter shows how much of a devoted father he is. He's definitely not like the men I've been around before."

"And that's not just because he's an alien, right?" asked Bulma rhetorically.

"If anything, that just makes him more exotic." Tights blushed when she realized when she had said that without thinking which caused her sister to laugh. "Fine. I do like him a bit."

"Then take things slow. Get to know him and Eis more and see where it goes. What's the worse that could happen?" asked the genius.

The blonde gave her a look before sighing again, "Alright...but if things go bad I'm blaming you."

Bulma beamed before going back to work. "You're welcome, sis."

Tights shook her head before leaving the lab and heading to her room. All the while thoughts of a certain Frost Demon filled her mind.

X

Unknown to the defenders of the Earth, deep in the northern arctic circle of the planet, an elderly man in heavy winter gear stood in the center of a hidden laboratory with several other figures behind him, all looking toward a large machine that housed a Human brain inside.

"After so many years, it is finally time to take back what is rightfully ours." the man said with a grin stretching across his aging face.

"To complete our objective, I need a new body to call my own, Dr. Kochin." a voice boomed over the speakers around the room, originating from the disembodied brain before them.

"Many strong and powerful beings have revealed themselves since your entombment, Dr. Wheelo. Any of them would be a perfect fit for your brilliant mind." Kochin stated.

"No! Not just any body will do. I require the strongest! One that has no equal and superior to all others!" Wheelo demanded.

Kochin smirked sadistically, "I have the perfect one in mind, Doctor."

X

In the backyard of their home, Cooler and Eis were deep in their own training regiment. Both of them in the air where the youngest of the two was attempting to break through her father's defense.

"Remember what I taught you, Eis! Don't throw all of your power into every attack, pace yourself!" the older Frost Demon coached as he blocked several strikes aimed for him.

Eis jumped back, channeling her power before firing a dark purple blast of energy that her father swatted away with a simple backhand. She followed up with several more blasts that were similarly deflected.

The little Frost Demon powered up, a shroud of purple ki surrounding her as she flew at her father and started attacking again.

Cooler smiled in pride. Eis was almost as strong as he was at her age, and that strength continued to grow with every training session. Soon she would be able to handle any threat on her own, his little girl really was growing up too fast.

Blocking several punches, kicks and a tail whip aimed for his neck, Cooler called an end to the session. "Good work today, princess. Your speed is really improving." he praised when they landed.

"When do you think I'll be able to transform like you, Papa?" asked Eis, wiping a bit of sweat from her forehead as they headed into their home.

"It'll take time and a bit more training. Focus on your current strengths and weaknesses and improve on them before thinking about the next level." said Cooler, grabbing something to drink for the both of them.

They had just taken their first sips when the phone started ringing.

"Hello?" Cooler asked after he answered it.

"Cooler, it's Bulma. Something's happened and I need your help." Bulma's voice came over the line, sounding urgent.

"What's happened?" asked the Frost Demon.

"Some of my dad's equipment was picking up strange readings coming from up north. Somewhere within the arctic. I asked Goku and Krillin to go check it out and they went with Gohan...I haven't heard from them since."

The news was troubling, three of Earth's fighters going missing at once? It was far from good.

"Are you sure they didn't get diverted in some way?" he asked, not wanting to jump to conclusions right away.

"I thought so at first. But it's been hours! I'm starting to get worried and so is Chi-Chi. Everyone else is out of contact for one reason or another, I was hoping you would go check on things and make sure they were okay." asked Bulma.

"I'll see what I can do. Let Chi-Chi know I'll find her boys and bring them home." said the Frost Demon.

The genius sighed in relief, "Thank you. I hope nothing's happened to them."

Hanging up the phone, Cooler looked over at Eis who was looking back with concern. "Is something wrong, Papa?"

"Goku, Gohan and Krillin are missing. They went to the northern pole of the planet looking for something but never came back." his daughter perked up when she heard Gohan mentioned.

"Are we going to go find them?" she asked anxiously.

Cooler nodded, "Dress for the cold, Eis. We're going hunting."

X

A/N: I would say this is an improvement over the last posting, I only hope it was as entertaining this time around as it was the first time.

As you all guessed, I will be attempting to make this a Tights/Cooler pairing. I just figured that there was so little seen and known about Bulma's sister that I thought she deserved her own moment in the spotlight. She and Bulma are definitely not twins, but in this story they are for the sake of the content.

For those who had wondered if I'm including the DBZ movies in this story, I hope this answers your questions. Though they will be changed to fit with the story I'm building. And believe me, it'll all come full circle when the time is right.

Right now, I'm putting a small poll out there for diehard DB fans:

Which Broly should be used in this story? The original from DBZ? Or the newer one from Super? I'm kinda stuck on either one and I'm hoping you folks out there can give me the push in the right direction. The decision is yours folks, so let me know what you want to see.

See you all next time!