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I originally had this story posted under my Senshi/Shitennou Snippet based story "A Pinch of This and That". But as I wrote, the chapters got longer and longer and I quickly realized what was going to be a two or three chapters drabble, was blossoming into its own story. So I thought it best to move it to a stand-alone. If you following me here, awesome! Welcome back! And if you are new to my universe, I'll save you some time and try to do a quick summary of my little world. The Shitennou have been reborn into "Modern Day" Tokyo. The couples are your usual shippings. They do have names, so there is no confusion (I alternate between their modern names and Shitennou titles frequently)
Zoicite- Satsuki
Jadeite- Jun
Nephrite- Noburo
Kunzite- Keisuke
A quick briefing of what is happening; incredulous beasts have suddenly appeared in Tokyo and have been attacking the Senshi. They are from an unknown origin. And that is basically where we are now. I never dreamed this would become a story. I've had parts of this written for nearly a decade *blush* which makes me feel so old! Lol But I am glad I decided to let it come to fruition. If this is met with positive feedback, I have decided to re-spin it and do one based on the Shitennou as well. As always, thank you for reading and please review!
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"What in the hell are these THINGS!" Uranus shouted, heaving another Space Sword Blaster at the benevolent creature.
The Senshi and Shitennou were currently in a duel to the death with more of these seemingly indestructible monstrosities. They were intelligent, cunning and appeared as though they adapted at will to their strategies. Originally, there had been one. Sailor Saturn had taken it upon herself to vanquish the beast, which left her in a considerably weakened state, given the amount of power she had to exert to defeat the creature. Then, two more had appeared, which they determined could not have been a mere coincidence. It was planned. Now the group had been divided, slowly but surely the two monsters in question had attacked their way into dividing them up; which left them much more vulnerable, together they usually could wear them down, separated like this it was becoming much more difficult to stay on the offensive.
"Hopefully the others are having a bit more luck than we are." Jupiter snorted, releasing a Sparkling Wide Pressure. The monster seemed to swallow up the energy,
"Shouldn't this THING be pervious to electricity?" Uranus barked, leaping out of the way of another tentacle attack. Jupiter only rolled her eyes.
It was currently, Uranus, Jupiter, Neptune and a barely conscious Saturn in their weary ensemble. Neptune was expending vast amounts of energy protecting her young charge, while Jupiter and Uranus were making attempts at destroying this creature. It was a rather hideous thing, blue and preposterously large with enormous tentacles spread about its body. Some of these appendages had rows of noticeably giant spikes protruding from them, they had little by little managed to destroy all but one "spikey" tentacle, and the one that remained was trying furiously to impale one of them. It was clever, it had lured them to a small lake where it was now assaulted them from.
"I am tired of being on the defensive side of things. We end this now!" Sailor Uranus charged ahead. Jupiter let out an aggravated sigh before rushing off after her comrade.
Haruka pounded down into shallows of the water, sending a fury of blinding attacks at the beast.
"A little help today would be nice!" The blonde Senshi yelled.
"WATER! You're standing in water! You are definitely pervious to electricity, so no!" Jupiter shouted, deciding to go with an uncharged attack. She quickly kicked a tentacle away from Uranus' side.
In the beasts' home environment, they were quickly worn down. With one of its powerful appendages it swooped down, easily knocking the two fatigued Senshi out of the way. Both bodies sailed through the air an impressive distance, before landing in a group of bushes. Barely having time to regain their bearings, they both grew wide eyed as they heard a blood curdling scream. The pair rushed out of the forest, sprinted back down the shoreline.
"Michiru!" Haruka shouted she could see that she was wounded.
"I got it. Go!" Jupiter shouted; blasting the creature with an Oak Evolution, hoping to buy them a little time for Haruka to tend to Neptune and her other Senshi in arms to regroup with them.
"I'm so sorry Haruka-Papa. She was protecting me. I couldn't get away fast enough." Saturn began to sob into Neptune's bleeding chest. She had taken a powerful hit from a row of spikes, and was now grievously injured. Blood appeared to be streaming from everywhere.
"Michi, stay with me. I'm going to finish this. Listen to me, Hotaru. You can do this. Try and heal Michiru-Mama. I know you're tired baby, but you can do it." Haruka said as she held on to both sides of Hotaru's small face. She gave Neptune's hand a firm squeeze. Hotaru quickly regained her composure, she placed her hands on Michiru's abdomen, a faint purple glow began to emanate from her hands.
"Come here you bastard!" Uranus shouted, again storming at the incredulous monster. In an unrelenting rage she assaulted the beast; losing her head and her focus completely. Blindly she continued to try and attack it.
"You're going to get yourself killed!" Makoto shouted. Again dodging another attack.
She felt her face drain of all its remaining color as she watched the behemoth lift Haruka by the ankle; quickly whipping her down onto the ground at break neck speed. Jupiter nearly lurched as she heard the horrifying sound of a human femur shattering into hundreds of painful shards. A cold shiver ran up her spine as she heard a dismaying scream, one she had never heard come out of the usually emotionless Warrior of the Wind. She immediately sprinted over to Haruka, unleashing her Supreme Thunder Dragon to at least distract the beast for a moment.
"Oh shit, Haruka. You're hurt, bad. Don't move." Jupiter cringed, immediately ripping off her sugar pink bow on the back of her fuku. The badly compounded fracture was poking through Haruka's leg, blood slowly seeping down into the ground. Uranus writhed in pain, small painful tears pricking at her eyes.
"Hold still for two seconds. I don't want you to bleed to death, please." Makoto wrapped the cloth around her comrades leg; tying it as tight as she could. She glanced up as a brilliant light lit up the night sky, she said a silent prayer that it was Usagi finishing off the other creature and that they would have backup soon. "Everyone will be here shortly, Haruka. Just hang on." Jupiter tried to comfort her.
Haruka immediately batted her hand away. "No! We shouldn't need any help! You're just fucking useless!" She shouted, throwing her head back in agony, her hands clasped around her obviously deformed leg. Mako clenched her jaw, a repulsive feeling washed over her; a hopeless enraged feeling that she hadn't felt in a very long time. Angry tears threatened to spill from her eyes but she clenched them tighter, she felt her now balled fists begin to shake. Overhead, dark storm clouds began to brew.
"Looks like we need to go check on the others. Eh?" Venus shouted.
"Agreed. Let's go." Rei replied back. Venus shook her head. "No, you're hurt, stay here with Mamoru and the others and let him get you patched up." Minako stared at the painful looking burns running up Mars' left arm and face.
"I'm fine. They might need help. Besides, Satsuki and Ami are hurt worse than I am. They need some attention first. Jadeite and the other Shitennou can come with us. Sailor Moon, stay here with Mamoru!" Rei gave the order, the Shitennou acknowledging. Minako rolled her eyes, finally nodding in agreement.
The pair glanced up as a large lightning bolt came screaming down from the sky.
"Looks like Mako is getting ready to take care of business without us." Minako smirked, as the pair of Senshi dashed through the forest, the Shitennou following close behind.
The duo of Mars and Venus exited into a clearing, immediately seeing a furious looking Jupiter lowering her electrified shoulder and angrily spearing the creature in question, as they both were catapulted into the water.
"Where is everyone else?" Rei asked. "Oh Kami." She finished, immediately running over to Uranus.
"What happened Haruka?!" Minako shouted, rapidly looking her over trying to determine where all the blood was coming from.
"Leave me be, Michiru is wounded badly. Makoto will need help. That thing is nearly unbeatable. I was stupid and upset her." Haruka managed through gritted teeth, she yelled out again as she felt another piece of bone move in her leg.
Rei immediately flipped open her communicator as Minako sprinted down towards the lake.
"Usagi! We need help down here! Now! Uranus and Neptune are seriously hurt." Mars hurriedly said.
"Hang on. We'll be there soon, Rei." Usagi quickly closed her communicator shut, glancing at Mamoru who shook his head.
Venus started to enter the water when a pair of strong arms wrapped around her body.
"No. Look." Kunzite stoically said, pointing towards the water. She saw fish slowly rising to the top, obviously dead; Jupiter's high voltage current ripping through the lake.
"She's going to get killed!" She screeched tried to wiggle out of his powerful grasp.
She watched as the two were in a fight to the death. Powerful lightning bolts boomed down overhead, thundering into the water striking the beast. Its crushing tentacle wrapped around torso, another bolt hit the creature as it howled in agony. It raised her, slamming her down into the depths. Makoto struggled against the beast, her lungs begging for oxygen. She sent out another pulse of electricity, and almost like a reflex the creature jerked her upwards. She gasped, taking in a huge breath of air. She summoned another bolt, willing it into her hand as she pummeled it down into the beast before it submerged her again.
On the shore, Nephrite stood totally still. His breath quickened, he felt his heart beginning to race as he continued to stare at the sight before him. It was an odd combination of terror and awe. Like the scene out of a Greek Epic; "The Daughter of Zeus and the Leviathan." He watched his lover breach the surface of the water again, feverishly gulping but blasting the creature with bolt after bolt of her energy.
"MAKO!" He turned seeing their Odangoed Princess come shrieking out of the woods. Rei cut her off, gripping her around the waist.
"No no no. You'll get yourself killed if you go in there." Mars whispered, trying to calm her down.
"We can't just stand here! Jupiter! STOP! Let us help!" Usagi begged struggling to free herself from Mars.
"She's weakening. " Nephrite stated, shortly. He de-transformed, kicking his shoes off. Knowing his armor and shoes would just weigh him down when he entered the water.
"She'll be fine man, you know she's tough." Jun gave Nobu a quick pat on the bat. "Plus, looking on the glass half full side of things, the water should only amplify her element right? She'll roast this ugly son of a bitch in a no time!" Jun tried to manage a smile, but shifted uncomfortably. He had just witnessed his own Mars nearly get burned alive, a feat he thought impossible. The creature they vanquished was a fire beast; Rei had nearly incinerated herself and it in the process. He hoped Makoto wasn't doing the same thing.
Makoto's lungs ached as the creature shoved her back down into the water. Her ribcage burned, her body felt like it was on fire. She would prove here and now to Haruka, she wasn't worthless. She ground her teeth as she searched quickly for a weak point in the creatures' scales, her body begging for air. Finding one she plunged both fists into the belly of the beast. Jupiter screamed under the water, unleashing whatever energy she had left.
The group watched anxiously from the shore. Rei was currently tending to Haruka, trying to keep her still. Minako and Usagi were doting over a still wounded Michiru and a totally exhausted Hotaru.
"Haruka?" Michiru weakly asked, attempting to sit up. Usagi gently pushed her back to the ground. "Lay back down, Michiru. You're still in rough shape, Haruka is hurt too but Mamo should be here soon, ok. We'll take care of her." Usagi gave her a reassuring smile.
Suddenly, they saw Jupiter's Dragon come thundering down from the sky. Sailor Moon quickly leapt to her feet. It opened its massive mouth as it engulfed the tentacled creature, the light was nearly blinding. She stood nervously wringing her hands, as the scene grew silent, the water was completely still. Standing at the water's edge, Noburo was ready to leap in, Jun prepared to help beside him. It felt like an eternity, but finally Makoto surfaced the water struggling and desperate for air. Usagi had never seen Noburo move so quickly; he was instantly in the lake swimming quickly towards Mako. He reached her in seconds, immediately scooping her up and heading for shore. Usagi squeezed Hotaru's hand. "We'll be right back, Hotaru. You're doing great."
"ENDY! ENDY!" Noburo shouted, sending chills through Usagi's body. She had never heard Nephrite sound so terrified before. He bellowed again, making it on to the bank. Minako nervously took Usagi's hand as they approached Mako, Jun and Noburo. "Where is he?!" The brunette man shouted. Minako felt Usagi's hand tremble as she uttered "By Selene."
"Put me down!" Mako struggled in Nephrite arms, still sputtering water from her lungs. "Put me down!" She managed to get free landing on her knees and hands, as a surge of electricity ran up her back, she cried out as they watched seemingly every muscle in her body involuntarily contract. Minako started to reach down to help her but stopped short as she felt the breath in her throat get caught, her stomach began to churn as she smelled the horrifying scent of burnt flesh. Jupiter's fuku was tattered, she was brutally burned on her back, the dark branching extending all the way down her legs; her gloves had been charred completely into oblivion, her hands and arms nearly charcoal in color. Her whole body was shaking, either from extreme pain or overuse of energy or perhaps both. Minako felt tears prick at her eyes as she watched her friend writhe in absolute agony.
"MAMORU!" It was Minako's turn to sound panicked now.
Mako sunk her hands deeper into the sand her arms trembling threatening to give way; she managed to look up at Minako. "Knock me out." She muttered, her voice shaking. "Knock me out! Before I hurt someone!" She shouted tears slowly dripping down her face as her body convulsed again. Usagi bent down to speak to Jupiter as they heard rustling in the bushes. To their relief there stood, Mamoru, Ami and Satsuki.
"What has happened?!" Ami shouted, totally out of character, as she looked from Michiru to Haruka and now Mako. She immediately kneeled down by Usagi.
"These are third degree. Mamoru? We might lose her airway if we don't do something." Ami stared up at the raven haired man. Mamoru immediately crouched down, wiping the sweat from his brow. He looked exhausted already having to heal Satsuki and Ami from rather critical injuries. He took in a deep breath placing a hand on Mako's badly burned back; she immediately arched away from him screaming in pain.
"I'm afraid I'll hurt him." Mako managed shakily as another pulse of electricity tore through her body. Usagi sat on her knees in front of her, she started to raise a hand towards Jupiter but she grabbed it.
"It'll be fine, Mako. Let me help you." An exhausted Makoto released her as Usagi touched the green orb on her tiara. Instantly she de-transformed, collapsing into a heap. "Rest my friend, no need for you to suffer any more tonight." Usagi adjusted herself so Mako's head was resting safely on her lap. Mamoru continued his work; the soft glow of his hands was giving Noburo a little comfort.
"Hey Ami, could you come over here a sec. Haruka is looking pretty rough." Rei yelled. Ami scurried over.
"Men, we need to get Haruka somewhere safe. Her injury is rather traumatic, I'm afraid she's going to go into shock. Normally I wouldn't move her, but we don't have much choice. We need to get somewhere safe. Mamoru might be too weak after this to help for a while." The Shitennou rose to assist.
"Stay here, Neph. We got it." Satsuki whispered to Nobu, who nodded appreciatively.
"I can get her. If one of you could perhaps carry Miss Michiru." Kunzite stated.
"Zoi, can you help me stabilize her leg? I've got what looks like Mako's fuku bow. I'll use mine too. We need some decently straight sticks to use." The youngest Shitennou quickly bobbed his head and darted off into the woods.
"I'll take her to the Shrine, ok Rei? Are you alright?" Jun bent down stroking a few stray pieces of hair from the burned side of her face. "That looks painful, let Mamoru look at it when he's finished." He kissed her on top of the head. She only nodded; she along with everyone else looked absolutely exhausted.
Mamoru removed his hands, panting slightly. "I think that's all I can do for right now." He spoke softly, looking rather pale and as if he might be sick.
"Thank you, Master." Nephrite bowed his head, picking up his unconscious wife.
"Bring her back to the Shrine with us. I'll see what else I can do here in a few." He managed his trademark smile.
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What a rag tag group they looked like ascending the stairs of the Hikawa Jinja Shrine in the early morning hours of the night. Noburo up front carrying Makoto, Jadeite close behind with Michiru. Kunzite was managing Haruka with Ami and Satsuki attempting to keep her leg stable. And bringing up the rear was Usagi, Minako and Rei trying to console an overly tired and spent Hotaru.
"Where is Setsuna-Mama?" The tiny girl asked, her lower lip quivering slightly.
"You know, she did take off right as the fighting starting." Rei muttered looking suspicious.
Minako narrowed her eyes at Usagi, who immediately flipped open her communicator.
"Setsuna? Pluto?" She spoke into the device.
In an instant the Senshi of Pluto was before them.
"I knew you would summon me soon. What can I assist you with, Princess?" Setsuna politely inquired, turning to walk up the stairs as she grabbed Hotaru's hand.
"Assist? ASSIST?! You abandoned us! Look! Look what these things did?! We nearly lost 3 Senshi! And the rest of us took a serious ass beating. So what in the hell are these things?! I know you know!" A furious Senshi of Love fired, earning a small proud smirk from Rei.
Setsuna sighed, lowering her head slightly.
"In the morning. We will discuss it in the morning." She hastily stated, quickly finishing the walk up the stairway.
Minako started to fuss, raising a finger, but Usagi quickly calmed her down.
"It's been a long day Minako. We all should probably rest." Usagi smiled. Minako nodded in frustration.
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It was dawn; the sun was just starting to illuminate the ancient temple. Mamoru had already been hard at work on Haruka's horrifically broken leg, some color had finally returned to her face and she was awake. Pissed, but awake nonetheless. He was currently attempting to heal Rei's wounds.
"If you would hold still this would go a bit faster." Mamo laughed, he still looked completely gassed.
"You should've healed someone else first. I'm certain one of the others needs more attention." Rei fussed, with her arms crossed.
"Michiru is looking better this morning, Makoto is healing nicely. You definitely needed a little of my magic." He laughed.
"Should I wake them?" Minako inquired. Staring at Mako, who was still passed out, and Michiru and Hotaru who were cuddled up together.
"I would let them rest, we can fill them in." Rei quickly stated. They had all piled into the Sacred Fire room, eagerly waiting on whatever it was Setsuna was about to tell them.
"So, what is it Sets? What's going on?!" Haruka roared, nearly standing, but quickly seating herself back down and tenderly rubbing her thigh.
She let out a long huff, and stood. The eldest Senshi appeared to be deep in thought.
"I'm not sure. I am not sure if I should say anything." She turned away from them.
"I think we deserve an explanation." A voice called from the door. Michiru stood there defiantly, somewhat propped up with Makoto's help.
"Yeah Sets, after the day we had yesterday, I think we damn well deserve some sort of clarification." Makoto grumbled. Setsuna looked at Michiru's blood stained shirt, and the faint burn marks still coursing up Makoto's arms and nodded.
They quickly took a seat.
"It's difficult to say. But this is all my doing." Setsuna spoke.
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Dun dun dun! Hopefully it kept everyone interested! I hope you all enjoyed! Thank you for reading!
-Lady D
