SMST: Hero Ultimate! – By DS Wynne
Disclaimer: SM, R1/2, ST and other genres belong to their respective owners.
Note: This is a multi-genre story.
Special note: This story takes place in the year of the "Macross Island Disaster", circa 2009 CE. Elements of present DC Comics, Marvel Comics and other properties will be included. This story runs in tandem with "Journey to Adventure" and "Journey into Mystery".
Part 1
Washington, DC, United States of America.
It was a few weeks since the new American president has been sworn into office. Many were hopeful that with the swearing in of the American president, there would be a honeymoon period. The year 2008 was a trying year for everyone, especially after surviving a crisis of cosmic proportions. Still, in spite of these trials and tribulations, life for the people of Earth was returning to normal…problems and all.
Unfortunately, for some people, life will never return to normal…
"…And finally, General, do you think that you could have…warned this government of the threat posed by the alien 'diety' Darkseid?" asked a Congressman.
Due to the events of the so-called 'Final Crisis' and others, the congressional hearing that was investigating these events were closed to the public, due to the sensitive nature of those events.
MajGen. Usagi "Serena" Tsukino (USAF) clears her throat, as she confers with her associate, Director John "King" Faraday. Normally, Faraday's jurisdiction was only with "Argent", a branch of Task Force X that deals with paranormal matters while in plainclothes wear. In fact, it's existence inspired the creation of the FBI's "X-Files" program. However, ever since Darkseid compromised Director Amanda Waller, when an alien goddess named "Granny Goodness" possessed her, it was decided that Usagi would take over the Task Force X program as a part of 'Homeworld Security', as its director. In essence, Usagi was no longer a part of Project Stargate, though she still was under the direction of General Jack O'Neill. And while she hated this, there was a silver lining of sorts. One, she received an automatic promotion, which boosted her ego. And, two, move allowed O'Neill to completely move Task Force X away from the jurisdiction of Norman Osborn, the new director of HAMMER, the replacement organization of the now-defunct SHIELD.
Still, Usagi would rather be with her friends and family, than deal with political nonsense…
"General?" the Congressman asked impatiently.
Usagi turns her attention back towards the Congressman, straightens her Lisa Loeb glasses and places her lips towards the microphone.
"Sir, yes, I could have warned the Federal government of the danger beforehand," Usagi said. "However, as my report has indicated, the Federal government was thoroughly infiltrated by alien forces. Do I regret performing my mission alone? You bet. But I would do the same thing over again, if it means protecting this nation of ours."
Usagi pauses for a moment.
"And with all due respect, sir, I do not think anyway who have received contributions from the Osborn Group is in ANY position to lecture anyone on intentions."
The Osborn Group was a conglomerate owned by Norman Osborn, formerly the villain known as the Green Goblin, now known as "The Iron Partriot".
"Usagi," Faraday said quietly, as he shakes his head in disbelief.
"How DARE you-?" the congressman began to say.
"I dare because I have NO choice, sir. While you and others like you position yourselves to increase your political power, people like ME makes YOUR power possible. I have had personal experience dealing with the likes of Darkseid, sir. I've seen good men and women dead—or worse—because of HIM. I will not allow anyone lecture me about the merits of my intentions, when everything that I hold dear would have ended in darkness."
As Usagi leans back, observing the congressman's red face, Faraday leans over to Usagi.
"You know, Bunny, you just LOVE to make enemies," Faraday says.
"The Congress wants a side-show, so I gave them one," Usagi says, as she straightens her folders. "And besides, the only thing this jerk can do is pontificate…and nothing else."
"Don't tell me you have compromising documentation on the congressman."
"No…well, I do, but the fact that I just called him out on his connections to Director Osborn. And a popular he is, it doesn't look good for the President, if there is a charge of cronyism hanging about."
"Huh, I see. So, what's next?"
"I got to interview a man for the position of 'Team Leader' of 'Suicide Squad' this afternoon."
"Anyone I know?"
"Oh, you can say that…"
A few hours later, Usagi was back in her office at the Cheyenne Mountain facility. She was going over her notes before she interviews the Team Leader…
"I think I got everything," Usagi says to herself.
"Knock, knock?" says a familiar voice.
Usagi looks up to see her old boss Major General Henry ("Hank") Landry, director of the Stargate Program.
"Sir?" Usagi replied.
"At ease," Hank says, as he enters Usagi's office. "And you don't have to address me as 'sir', any more. So, please…call me 'Hank'."
"Okay…Hank."
"You'll get used to it. So, how are the new facilities?"
"It's weird,' Usagi says, as she sits down while directing Hank. "With NORAD moving most of its daily functions to Petersen Air Force Base, I get to move 'Task Force X' here to Cheyenne Mountain."
"Well, it's nice to have a neighbor," Hank says. "And, as agreed upon, you can utilize the SGC's resources, if needed."
"Thanks, I appreciate it-"
"Excuse me, sir…ma'am?" says a young man, who was dressed as a US Air Force officer. He carried a military-style duffle bag.
Hank and Usagi both turn to look at the young man.
"Well, I'll let you get to work," Hank says, as he and Usagi stand up. "Good luck."
"Thanks," Usagi says.
"Sir," the young man says, as he snaps to attention.
"Captain," Hank says, as he passes by.
Once Hank leaves Usagi's office, Usagi turns her attention to the young man.
"Captain," Usagi says, as she motions the young man to enter.
The young man stands and salutes.
"Captain Richard Flag, the Third…reporting for duty, ma'am," the young man says.
"At ease," Usagi says, as she returned her salute. "Please, have a seat."
Captain Flag pulls up his seat as he sits down.
"Thank you for coming," Usagi says. "I take it that you have read the file?"
"I have, ma'am," Flag says. "And I am familiar with the 'Task Force Program', since both my father and grandfather were a part of it."
"So you know the risks, then."
"I do. I wouldn't have left my 'special forces' group if I didn't see the benefit of leading a team of my own."
"Well, I appreciate that, Captain," Usagi says. "As you also know, national security has been compromised. Worse, we don't know if there are remnants of Darkseid's forces still on Earth. What is known is that 'Intergang' is still in existence, and I can tell you from personal knowledge that Intergang's connections run DEEP."
"Which is why 'costumes' will still be used."
"Correct. And as always, if you are caught or killed, you will be disavowed."
"Of course."
"So, you still want in?"
"Yes."
"Then," Usagi says, as she stands up, and extends her hand. "Welcome to the Suicide Squad."
Flag stands and takes Usagi's hand.
"Thank you. I won't let you down."
Sometime later, Sailor Cosmos was flying northward towards the North Pole. She had received an important message from the Kryptonian Science Council over an important matter. Apparently, it was decided that the Kryptonite landmass, the one that Lex Luthor had created, before Superman and Sailor Cosmos had pushed it into orbit in space, would be used as the foundation for a "New Krypton". Apparently, it was big enough to become a planetoid, due to its stable core. Still, the Kryptonians wanted Sailor Cosmos' help to make this possible, due to her knowledge of various terra-forming techniques. Still, while the formerly bottled City of Kandor will be moved to this new world, the Science Council still want a presence on Earth. That is why New Kandor will be built to replace the original city. And, like the old city, it will be placed on an artic island near the Fortress of Solitude…and Santa's Work Shop, among other denizens of the north.
And so, as Sailor Cosmos begins to cross the American-Canadian border, her mind was on several strategies that could make life on the proposed site possible for the Kryptonians, instead of the impending doom that was about to fall on her head…
WHOOM!
"Ack!" Sailor Cosmos says, as she tumbled from the skies….
THOOM!
"Ack!" Sailor Cosmos says, as she crawls from her newly formed crater. She then checks her nearly shredded cape, and steadied herself.
"Who could have-?"
BOOM!
Sailor Cosmos eyes widened, as she sees an ancient Norse warrior. He had a red ponytail, and a "pony tail beard".
"Who…?"
"So…you are ruler of Asgard, girl?" the warrior says, as he flicks his sword.
"Some times," Sailor Cosmos says. "Mostly, I allow the people of New Asgard to make the decisions for daily life."
"Then it is as I feared," the warrior says. "The Norse has grown soft in this new age."
"And who might you be?"
"I am your grandfather, Bor, son of Buri the Sky and Edda the Earth," the man replied. "My sons are Odin, Velli and Vi. And that makes you my grand-daughter."
"I see…"
"However, due to foul sorcery during a battle against the Frost Giants, I ended up…here in the now."
"Okay, well-"
"And I returned to the realm of Asgard, I found the golden realm missing, so I journeyed to Midgard to find it changed."
"I see-"
"I challenged the Great Gatekeeper Hemdall, who forbade me entrance. However, the scion of Odin, Baldur the Brave and Lokidis the Trickster, informed me that Asgard would stand against me, unless I took back the crown."
"Um-"
"So, I am here to challenge you, so that I may be king, once again. However, considering the fact you are of womankind, I will allow you to surrender the crown peacefully."
Silence.
"Grandfather, I know not has happened to mitigate these circumstances…though I suspect something amiss. However, I have more than earned the right to be 'All-Mother'. If you wish to challenge me, then I shall accept."
CHOOM!
The skies begin to darken and thunder.
"Foolish girl! You have dared to stand against me. So be it."
"Then…I am sorry for what I must do," Sailor Cosmos says, as she struck her Cosmic Moon Staff onto the ground.
CHOOM!
Bor was nearly blinded, as the area seemed to open up to a sacred majesty that only Creation seemed to have jurisdiction over.
"What magic is this?" Bor says.
When the smoke cleared, Sailor Cosmos was no more. However, standing in her place was a true Valkyrie of great power. She was clearly decked in Norse garb, but her garb was influenced by Lunarian culture.
"If it is a challenge you seek, father of Odin, then it is a challenge that I shall give," says the Queen Serena-Thordis, All-Mother of New Asgard, as she held her warhammer, the Mjolnir, in hand. While Sailor Cosmos was tall and lean, as was Usagi, Thordis was a bit more muscular and taller. Since last year, Thordis has made an effort to increase her strength without being built like an ox. After all, she DID want to keep her husband, Prince Ran, properly entertained. Of course, she could get bigger, if she chose to combine her Asgardian form with her Hulkusagi form. She couldn't combine her Asgardian form with either her Lady Doomsday form or her Trigona the Unbelievable form without complications. If combined with her Lady Doomsday form, all of life on Earth would be put at risk. And if combined with her Trigona form, the cosmic scales of the Universe would be tipped decidedly towards evil. Her green Hulkusagi form, which is raw strength personified, was the maximum form that she could allow for. Thordis didn't count her 'Super-Saiyan' forms because she learned to tap into that power without the need to change, thanks to the mystic teachings of the Supreme Kai of Chikyuu.
It must be noted that each inhabited world had its own cosmology (ie. heaven and hell, fro example), which is why there can be a Monkey King on Earth, and a Son Goku on another planet.
"Prepare to cross swords!" Thordis proclaims, as the thunder clapped.
"You have no idea the thrill this is, child!" Bor says, as he charges forward.
"Have at thee!" Thordis says, as she throws her war hammer.
And thus, the battle between grandfather and granddaughter, to decide who shall wear the crown of New Asgard…begins.
Tbc.
Author's Note: I decided that the superhero genre should have its own entry. Sigh...
Next time: It's Thordis v. Bor! Meanwhile, Usagi's husband, Ranma Saotaome, gets a "new" job...with the newly christend "Fantastic Force"! Then, afterwards, the villain known as Oggar the Great, formerly a student of the first wizard to bare the name "Shazam", attacks the Rock of Eternity...and steals the power! As a result, Usagi finds herself both powerless and youthenized to the day BEFORE she first became Sailor Moon. Now fourteen years old again, can Usagi maintain a relationship with her husband Ranma Saotome, while trying to reclaim her power, or will she loose everything by becoming a normal girl? Stay tune and find out next on "Hero Unlimited". See you then!