Kinoko figured that Frieza's assault on Earth would make her push pass her limits of protecting her family. When Gohan, her eldest nephew, got repeatedly and nearly shot-to-death by the Emperor himself, the ex-princess had to step in, and cover him, right up to the point where Piccolo sacrificed himself to save them [i]both[/i]...until her two brothers finally showed up: Vegeta, the eldest, and Goku, the younger. 

During that whole scenario, Kinoko kept both Gohan and Piccolo in her care, while she took care of the remaining soldiers who'd dare get any closer to them. This battle became one of those she would never forget. Even to this day of celebrating, it continued to haunt her; probably as much as was for Vegeta. She left her older brother alone to his thoughts, just knowing that those said-thoughts would continue to bother them both, as they contained the memories of their servitude for Lord Frieza himself, back in the past.

The female Saiyan did consider going with him, in order to get those traumatizing memories out, including the ones involving the amount of abuse Raditz put on her. But then, she decided to stay behind, and look after her family. The Dragon Balls then came to her mind. If anybody wishes to revive their evil superiors, then the only option would be the retrieve them before it again ends up in the wrong hands. Floating above everyone, still in her battle outfit, and staring towards the sunset, she finally crossed her arms upon her chest, until Jaco arrived. That was when she decided to descend gracefully back down to the ground. 

It felt as if they wouldn't go away...the memories. As much as Kinoko wanted to forget them, she feared that the more they continued to bother her, the more she feared of becoming an uncontrollable Super Saiyan. However, the only reason she didn't was because of Goku and Vegeta, who've managed to convince her that she wouldn't. From there, she believed, thanked, and loved them. Whenever times like these began to take their toll, she would go to either go to Chi-Chi, Bulma, or Videl to talk about it. The ex-princess knows that she's really tough like her father, but yet, she was a gentle soul, like her mother. 

With much thought, she decided to use Instant Transmission to quickly change into something that was suitable for the occasion: a dark-blue midriff top, a pair of dark skinnies, and high-heeled boots.