SMSTSS 35: The Senshi of SHAZAM! – DS Wynne
Disclaimer: SM, R1/2, ST, DC/Marvel Comics and other properties belong to their owners.
Note: This is a multi-genre story.
Author's Note: Since DC Comics is doing a disservice to the legacy of the Marvel Family (aka "SHAZAM!"), with their company-wide reboot of their comics, I decided to do this story. Where I go from here, I don't know. At any rate, C&C are welcomed.
Part 1
Present day: Tokyo, Japan (Azabuu Juuban Ward).
It has been a few years since Mrs. Usagi Saotome (formerly Usagi Tsukino, but also known as "Sailor Moon"…among other designations) has had the opportunity to take a breather. She has already seen to her husband Ranma's needs—and to the needs of the rest family, her friends, her many allies, her various associates, her dubious lovers, etc.—so that she could finally have some time to herself.
"Ahhhhhh," Usagi said, as she relaxed in the furo of the house that belonged to her husband's family. With Nodoka back in her own hometown of Okayama, Japan, since her husband Genma is presently stuck somewhere in the future with his best friend Soun and his long-lost love Kamiko (a Time Lord from Gallifrey), the Saotome home, as well as the family ancestral sword, was now under the watch of the heir of the Saotome clan: Ranma Saotome. But with Ranma busy with a training excursion with their youngest children, Naruto, Renata and Genko, Usagi could finally relax. And so far, none of her usual sources indicated an impending attack…
"Ah, I wish I could do this more often," Usagi said, as she looked at one of her magical tattoos, located on her left forearm. Over the years, centuries, in fact, Usagi has made it her goal to study magic in all of its forms, with varying degrees of mastery. One such art form involved tattoo mysticism, which involved creating tattoos that can be used either as the equivalent of magical items, special abilities, weapons (magical or otherwise), animals and even monsters. She learned this craft while a slave to demon lords (called "Splugorth") while living in a time-lost version of the lost continent of Atlantis. Then, she served her masters as a kind of "warrior princess", who enforced the will of her masters through combat, either on missions of war, or in the Splugorth's gladiatorial games. It was only because of her husband Ranma that Usagi was finally set free, but not before learning many of her masters' secrets, including bio-magic, techno-magic, stone-magic and, of course, the art of creating magical tattoos. In fact, it was because of this that her thirst to increase her magical awareness, which enhanced her own understanding of the Silver Crystal, that she sought out the legendary Yggsdrasil Tree, where she, along with Ranma, took the sacred "World Tree Test". It was only because of the pair's previous training, coupled with the blessing of Odin the All-Father himself, that they passed the test. And when they did, they knew the Runes, and, in turn, knew every other Earth-based mysticism out there. Of course, knowing multiple magical disciplines was not the same as mastering them. So, it would be years before any degree of competency in these other mystical disciplines, and even then, it was in areas that were deemed useful to either one of them. An example of this would be the equivalent of a person learning how to drive both a manual stick vehicle and an automatic stick vehicle, but sticking with the automatic out of a preference, while still having no experience in how to use a manual stick shift. This was the same with the Saotomes, although, in recent years, this has changed, when Usagi became one of the guardians of the Rock of Eternity (a reservoir of all the magic in existence), while Ranma became the newest "Sorcerer Supreme", who is on guard against corrupt mystics, demons and dark entities.
Unfortunately, one of those dark entities decided to act against the Moon Princess…
"Look at that," said the unrelenting Lady Umar, who was spying on her hated arch-nemesis, through her reflecting mirror, from her home in the Dark Dimension. The Dark Dimension was a place where most of the Lords of Chaos were banished by both the Lords of Order and their allies, the self-proclaimed Guardians of the Universe. And since then, the most powerful of these Lords of Chaos, the dreaded Lord Dormammu and his twisted sister Umar, have been trying to break free of their imprisonment, only to have the likes of the Sorcerer Supreme, The Ronin, who was really Ranma Saotome, stand in their way of success. However, unlike Dormammu, who looks like a man with his head on fire, Umar actually liked Ronin, which is why she hated Ronin's wife even more…
"Look at you, with your flawless skin, and rosy cheeks, that supple body of yours- no!" Umar said violently. "Just because you defeated me in our, ugh, love-making, that doesn't mean I am attracted to you physically…"
Umar was referring to a past encounter where Umar and Sailor Moon, in her Sailor Cosmos guise, did battle in Umar's bedroom, with Ronin as the prize. Umar wanted to prove that only she is the most perverted goddess ever. However, not only did Sailor Moon proved Umar's assertions wrong, but forced the dark mistress to admit, in front of her own minions, that the Moon Princess—a Lord of Order, no less—was more spontaneous in the art of love-making than she was. Umar, who prided herself for being the biggest pervert in all of Creation, has never forgiven this outrage, and has made it her mission in life to humble her rival…before killing her. In fact, Umar has already made plans to turn Sailor Moon's remains into her personal toy, before using it with Ranma as her own personal love-slave.
But first, Umar will have to break down her arch-rival…
"What to do, what to do?" Umar said, as she tapped her fingers unto her throne made from the skulls of her foes and minions. "At the very least, the chaos spell I place on you should keep me satisfied for now, 'little princess'-"
Umar then noticed that her hands had a mind of their own, in relation to liking what Sailor Moon did her body.
"Aw, Oblivion be damned!" Umar said with rage and embarrassment. "She even got me thinking about her on an unconscious level. Grrrr-!"
Back on Earth, Usagi sneezes.
"Ah," Usagi said, as she rubbed her nose. "Someone must be talking about me…"
Meanwhile, outside Usagi's house, a black van rolls up in front.
"Are you sure she is here, Chaim?" said an attractive woman, who wore sunglasses.
"That's what the intelligence has indicated, Ruth," said her bearded, male companion. "This is where the criminal lives."
"But what about Ranma Saotome?" Ruth said with a sigh. "Will he interfere in our operations?"
"We made sure that the criminal's husband will be too busy to notice our operation."
"Alright…"
"Ruth, I know that you and Ranma have had…a shared past together."
"It's not just that we were lovers at one point in time, Chaim. He was my trainer, when I was selected to be our people's first 'super-soldier'. I KNOW that he will be very pissed off if we go after his wife."
"But he is respectful of international law, correct?"
"He is, but I wished that none of what we have learned is true…"
Pause.
"And when this is over, I will retire from the service."
"But, Ruth-"
"My decision still stands."
Chaim wanted to say something else, but kept his mouth closed. He then turned to look at the file the Mossad had recently received, and looked at an old photograph of Baroness Dr. Serena von Mondkinder, aka "The Butcheress", formerly of both the infamous Counter-Ghost Group and HYDRA scientist, who was active during the 1930s and '40s…
"And if all goes well, either the Butcheress will be captured, or be neutralized," Chaim said.
"Then be sure that we have our people ready, Chaim," Ruth said. "Serena von Mondkinder may have been the Butcheress, but she is also Sailor Moon, a veteran superhero."
"I know, which is why our government has pulled all stops on this mission."
"Well, I just hope that we know what we are doing, Chaim," Ruth said. "I feel it's odd that this information on Sailor Moon is now coming out."
"The information checks out on this Nazi war criminal, Ruth. She will answer for her crimes."
"We'll see, Chaim," Ruth said. "We'll see…"
Later, at Juuban Park, Usagi was going over her books at Café Americana, a dining establishment that was in the middle of renovations, which is why it was closed for the summer.
"Hhh," Usagi said, as she leans back into her chair. For some strange reason, the company that was supposed to do the renovating had called up to say that there were new people coming aboard to help with the renovation, forcing her to take the time to meet these new people. She was in the middle of doing a background check, when the front buzzer rang.
"Ah, they're here," Usagi said, as she gets up from her desk. She then scoots on to the receiving entrance…
"Who is it?" Usagi said, as she pressed an intercom switch.
"We're the replacement painters," replied a voice.
"Okay, just a minute!" Usagi said, as she reached for the door…
And then, her danger senses rang out.
"Eh-?"
Suddenly, there was an explosion, as the entire café blew up spectacularly…
"You weren't supposed to blow up the building until after we had a visual confirmation!" Ruth said.
"If the file on our target is correct, then we cannot take the chance," Chaim said. "And besides, no one is will be hurt from this operation."
Ruth pursed her lips, as she looked at the burning embers of what was left of the eatery…
There was a noticeable shift of the fiery debris, as Usagi rose from fire even as her normal clothes were burning.
"I take it that you two are responsible for this?" Usagi said, as she arched her eyebrow.
Ruth swallows a bit, steels herself and steps forward…
"We have come for you, war criminal, for crimes against humanity," Ruth said, as she points an accusing finger at Usagi.
"Um, you have to be a bit more specific," Usagi said.
"We are referring to your acts as a member of the Third Reich, Serena von Mondkinder."
"Oh, that," Usagi said offhandedly.
"You think this is not serious?" said Chiam.
"I think human condition is worthy of being mocked," Usagi said.
"Does that include crimes against the Jewish people?" Ruth said.
"Ah, I see where this is going," Usagi said. "Well, I have done things against Jewish people during my time with the Nazis, but I also did things to other people as well. And, if you know anything about me, then you would know that I was absolved of my actions, in light of the fact that I was under the control of my handlers, especially since, afterwards, I used my same connections within the Third Reich to help defeat the Axis Powers during World War II…"
Pause.
"Now, I'm sure that your government will understand why, if you two force the issue, I will have to put up a stiff resistance. So, what do you say?"
Ruth and Chiam turned to look at each other, and then at Usagi.
"Until we get word otherwise, you will be presented before the Jewish people to answer for your crimes, either on your feet, or feet first," Chiam said.
"Then, you have first move."
"As you wish," Ruth said, as she takes out a small ball, and slams it unto the ground. With a flash of light, Ruth and Chiam were is superhero costumes, and they were not alone.
"Sabra and Seraph," Usagi said, as she nods in recognition. She then sees other Jewish/Israeli heroes, some of whom she knew of.
"I see that you bought friends, too."
"We are prepared to deal with you, war criminal," Seraph said.
"Lucky me," Usagi said, as she rolled her eyes. She mulls over her thoughts, and decided to go with a power-set that she hasn't used in a while…
"So, what do you say?" Sabra asked, as she noticed the gathering of storm clouds.
"Just one thing: SHAZAM!" Usagi yelled, as a thunder bolt from the clouds strike down upon her head.
Everyone covered his or her eyes, as those who were mystically inclined felt a surge of power coming from where the mystical bolt of lightning struck. When the smoke cleared, a warrior goddess stood before all to see…
"Now, your move," said Lady Shazam, aka "Shazam Sailor Moon", as energy crackled across her body, as the gold trim of her costume seemingly glowed. "But know that when this day is over, only one of us will be walking away…"
Tbc.
Next Time: The fight concludes after Lady Shazam/Shazam Sailor Moon gets help from an unlikely source, a source that shocks the Israeli superheroes! See you then…