From: WDCain Man
Subject: [Sailor Moon/Star Wars][FanFic] Darth Maul: Of Siths and Sailors
Disclaimer: Darth Maul and Sidious are trademark of Disney and Sailor Moon was created by Naoko Takeuchi. So all characters belong to their respected owners.
I wrote this out of three reasons. Number one was that I always wanted to see how the Scouts would act if they went up against someone who only cared about completing their mission and not whining about how they have no choice in the matter (unlike the whiny Uranus and Neptune in Sailor Moon S). The second reason was that I couldn't find a single fic where Darth Maul meets Sailor Moon. Third, I've read stories where it's always the good guys who beats the bad guys, and I thought it be pretty cool if the villain decided to solve the problem instead of the hero.
The time frame for this story is between the Darth Maul comic series and the "Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter" book and just before "Sailor Moon S: The Movie", so it's around Christmas time.
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Of Siths and Sailors
Part One:
The Mission Objective
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On the planet Corusant, capital of the Galactic Republic, deep within the shadows, lies a building unlike any other. At first glance, it looked to be nothing more than a twelve story, run-down, old manor. All of its windows were boarded up with wooden planks; the door closed with a simple chain-lock. Only the most educated security counselors would find that the manor was decked out in the most advance security measures that would even put even the defenses of the Galactic Senate Hall to shame: Infer red, psychometric detection, x-ray proofed, and somehow had shielding that kept the Jedi from detecting the dark power within.
Despite these security measures, there were some foolish enough to attempt to brake in and see what the odd building held. Those that broke end were never seen again. Mourning family members tried calling the police, or even better, the Jedi to come and investigate the haunting building. But none would ever come. The Jedi couldn't investigate without the Senate's consent and the Senate could not order an investigation without probably cause, and the police would never report on any of the disappearances going on there. No cops would show up because the Chief of Police forbidden anyone to go there. The Chief would not send any cops because one day he simply received a letter ordering him to never go there along with his weekly bribe.
Despite his high position, the Chief had no idea who and why he was ordered never to visit the mysterious building, but he was not foolish enough to defy the orders. Even through the Chief was a man of great power and position, he knew when he was given orders, he was to follow them completely.
Deep within this secluded manor, pass the infer-red alarm beams and automated robot guards, through an eight inch titanium door, and sitting on a thrown of cold steel was a man unlike any other man. In front of him, several miniature television screens flickered with images: one from the Jedi temple, another showing the incompetent Senate unknowingly putting his plans into motion for the trade blockade for Naboo, and the final one showing what is transpiercing on the Nemoidian battle cruiser. The weak Nemoidians were fighting amongst themselves once again. This time it was about whither or not they should use cheaper droids in their army.
Sidious gave a tired sigh. If it weren't for the fact that using the weak Trade Federation was the fastest way to accomplish his plans, he would have destroyed them long ago. However, despite their incompetence, they were the easiest to be persuaded into attacking Naboo, thus finally putting his plans into motion. The man known only as Darth Sidious made no motion of satisfaction. Since he began his quest of conquest, he knew that he would one day accomplish his goals. But even with victory already certain, he would only rest once he had conquered all.
The Sith Lord was thinking. In his type of business, one must treat everything as one would a game of chess: Always planning three or four moves ahead of time and plan for the future. Planning on what his next move should be, he finally decided on the course to should take. He stood up and prepared the necessary arrangements for the carnage that his apprentice was about to unleash on the city of Juuban. It would be a safe bet that his apprentice's genocidal rampage would at least range into the hundreds and the cost of the destruction would easily be in the millions. Once the young Sith had accomplished his mission, Sidious would be free to implement the final phase of his plan. But first, Darth Maul must be given his orders.
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Deep within a chamber within the fortress of the Sith, Darth Maul was meditating. Eight hours had passed since he had started the exercise. A true Sith understood that it is imperative that one must train both mind and body to their maximum in the use of the Force. Darth Sidious had been many things to Maul: A teacher above all else. All his life, Sidious had been instructing his ward in the ways of the Force and the power that it gave him.
Maul remembered once, back when he had just started his training, when his master stood surrounded by a dozen deadly assassin's that he had brought in to prove a point to young Maul. Twelve of the deadliest beings in the galaxy, all of which had accomplished the feat of killing a Jedi. They all circled around Sidious ready to kill their target with the prize of one million Republic credits going to the one who delivered the death blow.
Maul looked on in wonder at his master's opponents: Two robot androids with pinpoint firing accuracy, they could shoot a thin laser beam though the center of a coin sixty yards away. Two cyber enhanced Wookies with enough strength to tear though the hull of a battle cruiser. Four lizard-like hunters whose talons could rip a Hoth Wampa apart for their dinner stood next to the Wookies. The last beings were the most deadly: Four of the deadly Nightsisters from Dathomir, all skilled in the use of the dark side of the Force. All of them had their weapons posed and ready at Sidious. With a nod from Sidious, they launched their attack.
Maul's first impulse was to come to the aid of his master, but after watching Sidious maneuvering around all their attacks and appearing twenty feet behind them in a second, Maul realized all he would do was just get in the way. They kept coming after their target, never being able to land a single scratch upon Sidious. Again and again, they slashed, blasted, and tried to finish him off. But all of their efforts were in vain, with Sidious appearing from one place to another. Maul was memorized as he watched Darth Sidious maneuver without even lifting his feet. Sidious had such control over the Force, that he was able to use it to propel his body with grace that enable him to easily avoid any blows. His opponent's were getting angry as the wizard continued to glide around all of their attacks. The way Sidious was able to avoid their strikes with such ease that it was if he could see into the future. Which Maul believed was what his master was precisely doing.
The droids broke away from the group to gain some distance from the one they were hired to kill. Their emotion circuits were almost buzzing with glee at the thought of the money they would receive. They fired several consecutive blasts, hoping to finish Sidious off quickly. But to their dismay, the blast impacted against some invisible shield that protected their target. Their sensors were confused; they could not detect any shield generators on their target's person. How was he able to conjure up an invisible force field?
Without turning to face them, Sidious extended the Force to take a hold of their bodies and cause their blasters to fire on and kill two of the Nightsisters than turning to destroy the two robots. Taking command of his dark power, the Sith Lord lifted the droids off the ground and kept them hovering a full twenty feet in midair. All of the other attackers stared at the scene along with Maul. For the first time in months, the Sith Apprentice was taken surprised. This was the first time he had ever witnessed his master in combat before. As the two droids dangled in the air, Sidious willed the two helpless puppets to collide and ended any threat they represented. All without the slightest movement.
After the amazing deed was done, Sidious ignited his red energy lightsaber, lowered the deadly weapon where the tip was just an inch over the ground and began to concentrate a blast of pure Darkforce energy. After a second of concentration, Sidious lifted his weapon over his head, which caused a geyser of Darkforce lighting to erupt from the ground around Sidious, spreading forty feet in diameter and raising over a hundred yards in the air. Even though the energy was snow white, everyone present could feel the darkness emanating from it. The four lizard hunters were incinerated by the energy whirlwind; all that remained of them was four burnt out husks. The same goes for the burnt out Cyber-Wookies: their cyber-enhanced limbs were slags of melted metal and wires.
The two remaining Nightsisters froze in their place after seeing the power of their opponent. Looking to each other and with a nod shared between the two, they decided to launch one last effort, hoping to kill their opponent. Placing their swords in their back in their holders, the two witches began powering up a Darkforce lighting attack of their own. Sidious didn't even bother to show a change of expression at the build-up of power. Before the Nightsisters could release their blasts, Sidious decided that it was time to finish Maul's lesson.
Without even a twitch of an eye, the Nightsisters were bound and unable to move by invisible, unbreakable bonds. The two witches froze not only due to the bonds, but also because they just figured out that their "target" was really a Sith Lord and had made them all into his targets. With the last opponents beaten, Sidious decided to remove the last two pests.
With an emotionless nod, the bonds crushed the two remaining Nightsisters bones into bits of powder. After the bonds were dissolved, two corpses fell to the ground, not unlike a bag of rotten meat would. Without even making a fist, Darth Sidious murdered all twelve of his opponents. All in all, the massacre had only lasted a minute.
Young Maul looked upon his master with awe, finally seeing the power of the dark side. He bowed his head as his master approached, and in a raspy voice Sidious questioned his student. "What was the point of this, my young apprentice?"
"To prove that strength of numbers can never over come the dark side," answered Maul without a moment's hesitation.
"Excellent, my young apprentice," replied Sidious with a satisfied nod. "Remember, a true master of the dark side can overcome any opponent."
"Yes, my master."
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The Sith apprentice showed no emotion, only respect, as his master approached. Kneeling before him, Maul waited for his master's commands.
"I have a mission for you, my young apprentice," spoke the evil Sith Lord.
"What is thy bidding, my Master?"
"You will prepare yourself for a journey," Sidious spoke.
"Are we to reveal ourselves to the Jedi?" asked Maul with a sense of agitation to his voice.
"Not yet," answered Sidious. At times like this, Sidious wondered if he had install too much hated for the Jedi in his apprentice. His hatred gave Maul strength, but he worried that it may have made him reckless. "Follow me."
Maul nodded and followed his master to the Sith Infiltrator. Down the corridors they walked while Darth Sidious explained the details of the mission. "On the planet Earth, there exist an entity know as Bastet, commonly known as Bast, she was once called the Egyptian goddess of cats. However, none of those mythical entities were in fact gods. They were just demons with ties to large quantities of power. Exercise caution Lord Maul, just because they can be killed does not mean it will be an easy task." Sidious spoke the last sentence without any emotion, to him, he was just giving Darth Maul a warning. "Bast is planning to take over the galaxy with the power of the Silver Imperium Crystal."
Maul listened to every word that his master said. He had always hated his history lessons but he had to admit that the knowledge did come in handy. The last he had heard, the crystal was lost after the fall of the Silver Millennium Moon Kingdom. Many armies from lowly despots to the mighty Jurian fleet had searched long and hard for the incredible weapon but none were able to find it. "Do you wish for me to acquire the crystal, Master?"
"No. The crystal is currently in the hands of the reincarnated Princess Serenity, leader of the legendary Sailor Scouts. Yes, my apprentice, they do exist. Soon I shall acquire that awesome weapon, but now I am content to allow the moon princess to hold it. While I prepare for the conquest of all, Sailor Moon will use the crystal to dispose of lesser threats. I am far too busy with the invasion of Naboo to waste time dealing with insignificant threats such as that incompetent Beryl if she was still alive. However, the Scouts will not be able to defeat Bast and her army, the Feliner Clan. The Moon Princess is young and nieve, Bast will find taking the crystal from her to be child's play." Without changing his tone, Sidious continued. "You are to head to the planet Earth and disrupt Bast's plans for conquest while protecting the princess and her Sailor Scouts."
The Sith Apprentice said nothing. He was trained for any and all types of missions: Ranging from spying and assignation to protection. The Sith were versatile, able to adapt to whatever they are up against. As both master and apprentice approached the Sith Infiltrator, Sidious gave Maul another warning. "Do you understand what I am saying, Darth Maul? You are to face a physical force of nature. Bast and her followers have destroyed armies of other demons and godlings. Her strength is enough to decimate the entire droid army of the Trade Federation. You will be one being against an order that has existed for thousands of years."
"Do you wish for Bast and all her followers destroyed?" asked Maul without a second thought.
"Wipe them out," hissed the Sith Master. "All of them."
"Yes, my master." Maul responded as he boarded the Infiltrator. As the ship took off for its destination, Darth Sidious left the hanger to continue his invasion for Naboo, fully confident in Maul's abilities to accomplish his mission.
End chapter one...
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Pretty ironic that the villain is the one protecting the hero, isn't it. I think my quality of writing has been doing pretty well. Hope you liked the action scene. The "DarkForce Raising" technique Sidious used was inspired by the Hinyu Shoten Ha from Ranma 1/2. Sidious didn't say anything because I'd thought it look pretty stupid for a "silent and hidden" Sith to scream out battle techniques. As the story goes on, I'll be introducing more "Darkforce" techniques into Maul's fighting bag of skills. But don't think he's going to have an easy job to do, Bast and her forces are going to live up to Sidious' warnings.