The Moon Goddess of War, Too? – By Ocramed
Disclaimer: SM and GoW series belong to their respective owners.
Note: This is a limited sequel to "The Moon Goddess of War".
Special Note: This is strictly a Sailor Moon/God of War crossover…
Author's Note: This story takes place during the "Sailor Moon S" saga. Also, there will be a flashback of Sailor Moon's actions during "God of War II". As always, C&C are welcomed.
Part 1
Previously: During the return trip from Crystal Tokyo Era, the once and future Sailor Moon took an unintended detour to Ancient Greece, where she partnered the Spartan warrior Kratos, and ended up becoming the Olympian goddess of war. Now, having spent three thousand years on Mt. Olympus, the Moon Princess feels that it was time to reunite with her loved ones, and thus showed up on the steps of the Cherry Hill Temple, much to her friends surprised. But can the lunar war goddess adjust to life in the Azabuu Juuban Ward of modern Tokyo, Japan, or will some unknown force put a crimp in her attempt at happiness? Let's find out…
For what appeared to be an eternity, the Inner Scouts stared at the returning Moon Princess, who was decked in an outfit that a mesh of her Sailor Moon costumes and Greek-style armor…
"Um, hello?" Shin Sailor Moon said.
"Where the hell have you been?" Rei yelled. "And why do you look like that?"
"Yes, Usagi," Luna the Black Guardian Cat said with concern. "You seem…different."
"Well, sure," Shin Sailor Moon said, as she reverted to a more normal appearance, although her hair still seemed bright and vibrant, while her moon crescent mark still showed, along with other godly marks on her face. "I got adopted by the Olympian gods, and became a war goddess."
"You, a war goddess?" Makoto said incredulously. "No offense, but it's like pulling teeth when it comes to you being proactive against a single youma."
"Well, things have changed since then," Usagi-kami said. "Even before becoming a war goddess, I learned how to be a proper warrior from a Spartan named Kratos. And let me tell you this: the kind of monsters I had to deal with make the youma we had to deal with pale in comparison. Whew…"
Meanwhile, while Usagi-kami was engaged in conversation with the others, Ami was secretly recording her friend's energy signature. While she did recognized Usagi-kami's mortal energy signature, she saw that there were multiple energy signatures, with one being stronger than even the late Empress Metalia's…
"Ami, I'm telling the truth, you know," Usagi-kami said with a frown.
"How did you know?" Ami asked in surprise. She had gotten good at monitoring supernatural activity without her targets even knowing it…
"I told you, I'm a goddess, now," Usagi-kami said. "Besides, I know you well enough that you would want to verify my identity."
"…Okay…"
Usagi-kami turns towards Mamoru, who seemed to be conflicted.
"We will have time to talk about…us, later," Usagi-kami said softly.
"So, you won't be leaving us?" Artemis the White Moon Guardian asked.
"Well…I'm not sure," Usagi-kami said with a sigh. "Lord Zeus gave me an extended leave of absence, so Athena and Kratos are filling in for me."
"Kratos?" Minako asked. "You're talking about that Spartan guy who became your teacher and friend?"
"Yep. We're still close, in fact."
"So, were you and he-?"
"What? No!" Usagi-kami replied. "We're just friends. After our last adventure on Earth together, he ascended to Olympus, and became the designated god of power, while his wife and daughter went with him to become immortal."
"Oh, I see…"
"Usako," Mamoru said, as he stammered a bit.
"Yes?" Usagi-sama replied.
"Did you…well, you know…"
"Not that it should be a big deal, but I am still a virgin," Usagi-kami said somberly.
"Get OUT," Makoto said in surprise. "Really?"
"Really," Usagi-kami said. "I'm not the only virginal goddess up there, either. There's Athena and Artemis as well…"
Pause.
"But don't get me wrong. I have had plenty of opportunities to find love…or an occasional roll in the hey with some hottie-"
"Usagi!" Luna screeched, while Artemis giggled.
"Luna, I AM over three-thousand years old, you know. I think I can make my own choices, yes?"
"But what about your parents?" Ami said. "Technically, it's only been a few hours since the Sailor Scouts returned from the future."
"I got that covered," Usagi-kami said. "I can 'hide' in plain sight using a simple glamor spell, not at all dissimilar to a 'Disguise Pen'."
"…Okay…"
"But, if nothing else, now that I am back, let's go down the ice-cream parlor, and get some sundaes…on me."
"On you?" Rei said incredulously. "Since when did you have money?"
"Since, oh, forever," Usagi-kami said, as she pulls out a coin purse, and fished out some gold coins.
"That…real?" Minako said, as she took the gold coin from Usagi-kami's hand.
"Yep. I'm going to see about converting a few coins into yen and other monetary denominations. Hopefully, I can get a good return on my 'investment'."
"What about now?" Ami asked. "You don't have any paper money right now."
"Well, I don't see why 'Mamo-chan' can't spot me," Usagi-kami said with a grin.
"Fine, but you and I are going to have a LONG talk about your spending habits."
"Don't worry about a thing," Usagi-kami said. "I'm a worth it."
"Yeah, yeah…"
And, with that, a trek to the nearest ice cream parlor commenced.
Meanwhile, at some non-descriptive place, a man adjusting his glasses looked at his sensor readings on his monitors.
"This is odd," the mystery man in shadows said. "These power readings…and now, they are gone."
"Perhaps we should move forward with the time-table, Dr. Tomoe?" said the beautiful, red-haired assistant.
"Of course, Kaori," said Dr. Souichi Tomoe of the Mugen Academy. "We have more Daemon Seeds to produce before we can move onto the next phase of our master plan…"
A month later…
"Did it," Usagi-kami said, as she showed her perfect score to the rest of her friends, while they all hung out at the local park. "Read 'em and weep."
"That's…impossible!" Makoto said, as she and the other Sailor Scouts gawked at Usagi-kami's scores on the high school entrance examination. "Usagi never gets…any score worth bragging."
"You didn't cheat, did you?" Minako asked.
"No, I didn't," Usagi-kami said. "I actually studied for once. And besides, I was stuck on Mt. Olympus for thousands of years. What do you think I would do during all that time?"
"Eat…a lot," Rei said tiredly. She has been getting strange visions of chaos for the past few days, and almost ruined her chances at passing the high school entrance exams.
"I have to support Usagi on this one," Ami said. "She and I studied together, which surprised even me."
"So there," Usagi-kami said. "Nyah!"
"Well, I have to say that I am…proud of you for your achievement," Luna said. "If this keeps up, you'll be ready for college."
"Thanks, Luna," Usagi-kami said with a smile.
"Gee, Rei, you don't look so good," Artemis replied.
"Just tired, that's all," Rei said. "I'm going home and pray to the kami for guidance."
"Well, if you do, let me know," Usagi-kami said jokingly. "I rather pencil you in for a proper appointment, the next time I hear your prayers."
"Ha, ha," Rei said sarcastically. "Just because you are a…goddess, that doesn't mean I will be worshiping YOU anytime soon."
"Heh. Look, I got a date with 'Mamo-chan', so, I got to go…"
Pause.
"And YOU can't come, Luna."
"But…I am your guardian!" Luna said.
"Look, there are some…things I want to talk to Mamoru alone first," Usagi-kami said.
"Will it involves us?" Minako asked.
"Not unless Dionysus is involved, no."
"Huh?"
"Got a run!"
And, with that, Usagi-kami runs off for a date.
"To see a more assertive Usagi WILL take some getting used to," Makoto said, as she sees her friend run off.
"I do wonder how much of her past with Kratos has affected her." Ami asked.
"What do you mean by that, Ami?" Artemis asked.
"Well, I've been combing through all kinds of sources involving the Olympians," Ami said, as she shows off her computer. "Well, Ares is still mentioned, but so is Usagi…"
Ami shows a picture of an ancient Greek vase depicting Usagi fighting alongside Kratos of Sparta…
"Wow," Minako replied.
"What have you learned thus far?" Luna asked.
"Well, for one, Usagi did become the Olympian war goddess," Ami said. "However, it was during that time as a goddess that she sided with Kratos against her fellow…gods, although she was being set up at the time…"
FLASHBACK!
The reign of the Moon Princess of the Olympian goddess of war was not met with approval by the other gods. Embarrassed, the other Olympians first shunned Shin-Sailor Moon, and then acted against her, by using a pretext in order to bring the Moon Princess down to Earth…
"This will be your first test as a War Goddess, my child," Lord Zeus said in a fatherly way, as he sat on his throne. "Once you have proven yourself, I will command the other gods that they shall throw a feast in your honor."
"Really?" Shin Sailor Moon said. "Can…can I have clowns there for entertainment?"
"You shall have them."
"Oh, boy! I can't wait-!"
"But before you go, take my sword," Zeus said, as he presents the Sword of Olympus to the Moon Princess. "Use it as the symbol as the symbol of the glory of Mt. Olympus."
"Ooooh," Shin Sailor Moon said, as she felt the energy of the blade, even as she places it on her back.
"Now, go out there and make us proud, dear," Lady Hera said.
"I will, ma'am," Shin Sailor Moon said with a smile. "I will…"
And, with a bow, the young goddess takes a few steps away from the throne, and takes a leap off of the steps of Mt. Olympus.
"Do you think she bought it, my dear?" Zeus said.
"I do not care at this point," Hera sneered. "I do hope that this means that our son Ares will return as the God of War."
"We agreed that if our son Ares' plan to reclaim his birthright comes to fruition, he may return home as a full god," Zeus said. "It is a shame that such a nice girl has to be sacrificed for family politics…"
If one were to look at the aura of Zeus and Hera, they would see the dark aura of Chaos…
A short time later, Shin Sailor Moon is reunited with her friend Kratos of Sparta. Kratos, who has retired from the ways of war to be with his wife and child, led an army to the city of Rhodes, where his beloved family was being held hostage. In this regard, the Spartan warrior brandish Shin Sailor Moon's standard: the head of the bunny character "Melody" from "Hello Kitty", etched within the symbol of Omega.
"We must not let these dogs get away with attacking out families and honor!" Kratos yelled, as he directed his forces against the defenders of Rhodes with a new set of Blades of Chaos, given to him by Shin Sailor Moon on the anniversary of Ares' defeat. It was thought that Kratos would never need to use them in a time of peace, but that was before Kratos' family was kidnapped…
Just then, a falling, shooting object crashes down unto the outskirts of the city.
"AHHHHHHHHHH!" Shin Sailor Moon screamed, before landing on her rear.
BOOM!
"Owie…"
Kratos looks up, as the giant form of the War Goddess appeared high above the city's landscape.
"I got to watch that," Shin Sailor Moon said. She then looked down to see Kratos.
"Kratos-kun!" Shin-Sailor Moon said with a wave.
"Humph, still the same old girl that I knew long time ago," Kratos said quietly to himself. He then stepped forward.
"Goddess! I need your help in smiting those who wish to do my family harm!"
"Okay, no problem," Shin Sailor Moon said. "I will find the real culprit of this madness…"
Meanwhile, within the Colossus of Rhodes, which was a giant figure of a man who looked out onto the Aegean Sea, Ares, the disgraced son of Zeus, watches the actions of the hated Moon Princess-turned-goddess.
"You and your Spartan are here together," Ares said. "Though it took me a while, I have used Daedalus' own genius to create the perfect weapon…"
Ares maneuvers some levers within the heart of the Colossus. A crystal formation glow with power…
"Now, let us get the power to bring this monstrosity to life!" Ares said, as he pulls another leaver…
"Wait," Shin Sailor Moon said, as she turned towards the direction of an unusual power source. "That power…"
Suddenly, the eyes of the Colossus sparkle, and emit an arc of powerful energy.
"Bunny, look out!" Kratos yelled.
ZAAAAAAP!
Instinctively, Shin Sailor Moon used the nearest object to deflect the energy blast, not wanting to increase the level of damage that was already present within the city of Rhodes: the Blade of Olympus.
"Ha!" Shin Sailor Moon yelled, as she deflects the arc of energy with the sword. However, in short order, she began to feel weaker.
"What the-?"
"Bunny!" Kratos yelled, as Shin Sailor Moon began to shrink in size, even as she managed to tear herself away from the attack.
BOOM!
"Ohhhhh…"
"Bunny, are you okay?" Kratos said, as he picks up the now-demigoddess from the rubble.
"Kratos?"' Sailor Moon asked tired.
"What is it?"
"When did you grow so…big?"
"…"
Meanwhile, the Colossus moves forward, now that it has full life.
"Go, my monstrosity!" Ares said, as he reveled at the thought of dealing out revenge. "Show who is truly the god of war-!"
As Kratos and Sailor Moon both look up at the looming Colossus, there was only one word that came to the two of them, at the same time.
"Crap," the pair said in unison, even as the Colossus struck…
END FLASHBACK!
"Mmmmm," Usagi-kami said, as she took a spoonful of chocolate parfait. Mamoru had decided to take Usagi-kami to one of their old hangouts, which was strange since, from Mamoru's perspective, it has only been a week since their last date.
"Delicious."
"You really like that?" Mamoru replied in surprise.
"Why wouldn't I?" Usagi-kami asked, as she took another bite of her desert.
"Well, if you are a goddess, then eating Earth food should be nothing to you," Mamoru offered.
"It doesn't work like that," Usagi-kami said. "You see…gods can't eat Earth food for sustenance, only ambrosia."
"You…can't?"
"Nope. Even if you made ambrosia to look like other foods, it's still ambrosia."
"Then, how-?"
"How do I prevent starvation? I always keep a few fruits with me, and taking a slice at least once a day helps keep nutrients in my system, while eating mortal foods stave off the hunger pains."
"Huh. And if you run out?"
"I don't know. I am hoping that I can find a place rich in natural energy where I can grow my own bushel of ambrosia."
"What type of energy?"
"Physical energy, mental energy or spiritual energy helps, like a place of worship or something."
"Why not talk to Rei about this? I mean, there is the Cherry Hill Temple."
"I don't know," Usagi-kami said. "I mean, I don't want the local spirits to think that I am poaching on their turf or whatever."
"You should at least try," Mamoru said. "I don't want you to leave Earth because of lack of food."
"Well, if I do leave, it wouldn't be because of THAT," Usagi-kami said. "But, you do make a point."
"Right. We should see her as soon as possible."
"Okay, okay," Usagi-kami smiled, as she gets up. "Let's go, then…"
With that, the pair leaves their favorite eating spot, bound for the Cherry Hill Temple. Unknown to either of them, they would meet a new enemy…
"Ahhhhh!" Rei screamed, as a youma discharged a black energy beam from her chest to Rei's, even as the Senshi of Mars was bound by detached, wooden hands against the Hikawa Shrine's property wall at the Cherry Hill Temple.
"Oh, pipe down!" screeched the youma "Mikuji", who was born when a Daimon Seed was planted inside one of the sacred trees on the property by Kaori, aka "Kaolinite", the assistant of the mysterious Dr. Tomoe. Dr. Tomoe, having completed the manufacturing of Daimon Seeds, now seeks to collect "Pure Heart Crystals", the distilled essence of the life-force of human beings of a noble alignment. For what purpose, no one knows just yet...
"I'll be done soon enough-!"
"Rei, hang on!" Makoto yelled, as she, Minako and Ami were bound to trees, along with the Lunar Guardian cats.
"We can't...get out!" Minako yelled. She then turned towards Ami.
"Ami-?"
"No can do," Ami said. "We're stuck here."
"What are we going to do, Luna?" Artemis said.
"Darn it!" Luna replied. "I should have stayed with Usagi..."
Rei groaned, as she felt something being removed from her chest. At this point, she was more than willing to pray to Usagi for help, if she could avoid her present suffering...
FFFT!
A rose embeds itself in the hair bun of Mikuji.
"Who dares?" said the youma.
"We do," said Tuxedo Mask, as he stood tall on one of the tree branches.
"Oh, it's just one guy," Mikuji sneered. "You're not going to stop me from taking my our first 'catch' of the day!"
"Well, it's ME you will have to worry about," Tuxedo Mask said.
Just then, some sort of sound, like an orchestra, complete with chorus, could be heard...
"What the hell is that?" Makoto said.
"I don't know, but it sounds epic," Minako said.
All eyes turned towards the source of the theme music of some kind, and sees...
"Sailor Moon!" Ami said.
"It's SHIN Sailor Moon," said Shin Sailor Moon, who was was decked in Greek-style, warrior sailor senshi costume. Her eyes blazed with fire, as she slow walks up towards Mikuji.
"You there," Shin Sailor Moon said, as she points towards Mikuji. "What is your profession?"
"I take Pure Heart Crystals for my master's master plan," Mikuji saidm as she realized that she was sensing a lot of power from Shin Sailor Moon, but hid it under the veneer of bravado. "So, what is YOUR profession?"
"My profession is to wage war," Shin Sailor Moon said, as she takes out what appeared to by a larger version of her Moon Heart Scepter from "pocket space". She then flicks expertly, cause spikes to appear along the edges on the extended end of scepter, forming a war mace.
"And I am going to enjoy seeing you pay for what you have done to my worshiper."
"I'm...not...your...worshiper!" Rei said forcefully. She may be dying, but she will not give thanks to her klutzy, meat-balled head friend...
"Not if I have a say in this!" Mikuji said, as she flung her extra-long rope as a prehensile attack in order to bind Shin Sailor Moon.
Shin Sailor Moon responded by leaping over the attack, even as Mikuji extended her arms to form wooden spikes.
"I got you now!" Mikuji yelled, as she thrusts her arms forward.
"Do you?" Shin Sailor Moon said, as she parries away one attack with her scepter, while grabbing the other attack with her free hand.
"Yeah, I do!" Mikuji said, as she created thorns that went through Shin Sailor Moon's left hand.
SPLURCH!
"Sailor Moon!" Luna cried out.
"It's...Shin Sailor Moon, Luna," Shin Sailor Moon grimaced, as she bleed. "And I am NOT done just yet."
Shin Sailor Moon's aura burned, as Mikuji caught fire.
"Ah!" Mikuji screeched, as she let's go Shin Sailor Moon. The lunar war goddess pressed her own attack with a solid clubbing, as her scepter smashed directly into the youma's head.
SPLURCH!
Shin Sailor Moon then wound up her scepter with a solid smack to Mikuji's body, which caused her to sail towards the thickness of the wooded area of the property.
"Before you die, tell me who is your master," Shin Sailor Moon said, as she slowly walks towards her foe.
"I'll never tell you!" Mikuji stammered. "But I am the first of many. And we won't stop until we have enough Pure Heart Crystal to release the master's...MASTER from his imprisonment!"
"So, there will be more of you, then."
"Didn't I say that?"
"Just wanted to be sure," Shin Sailor Moon said, as she swung down her scepter, creating an arc of energy, which looked like a crescent moon, that sliced Mkuji in half.
"Aiiieeee-!"
When the smoke and light show cleared, Mikuji reverted back into a tree, while the Daimon Seed emerged from the tree and disintegrated.
"You did it," Artemis said.
"I did nothing," Shin Sailor Moon said, as she immediately goes to Rei's slump body. "Tuxedo Mask-"
"I'm on it," Tuxedo Mask said, as he jumps down to free the others.
"Rei, wake up," Shin Sailor Moon said gently.
Rei manages to open her eyes.
"Usagi?"
"Yes?"
"Since when do gods have their own theme music?"
"It's part of the package deal," Shin Sailor Moon said with a grin, even as the other Sailor Scouts gathered around the Shinto Shrine maiden. "Pretty neat, huh?"
Meanwhile, amongst the trees, two mysterious sailor senshi watch this.
"It appears that this...Shin Sailor Moon could be an ally," said the teal-haired Sailor Scout.
"Or a hindrance," said the blond, short-haired Sailor Scout. "If she or the others stand in our way, we might have a problem."
"I do hope you are wrong about that..."
And, with that, the pair leave the area, not realizing that a certain lunar war goddess was well-aware of their presence. After all, she WAS divine...
Tbc.