Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to Sailor Moon, Robotech, or their characters, so please don't sue me. I have altered the aspects in which the Generals appear in this story once more. Originally many of you who have read the original version, know that I cloned all four Generals. Well now only three of them will be cloned while the fourth is a traitor. Also, I do not own the character of Ryoku/Jason Kino. This character belongs to Jason C. Ulloa who is the author of Sailor Moon AR: The Earth Scout Chronicles. The name Tranquility and he look of Sailor Sun belongs to Jendra who is the author of the fanfic's known as 'Sailor Moon Universal' & 'Sailor Moon Universal B'. This series is based on both my original Robotech Warriors series and Chibi Halo's Sailor Moon Macross. I am still going to write my original Robotech series, I just thought people might like to see a little bit of an Alternate Reality version to it. The names of the Generals are now Knave, Nathan, and Jared. These names were thought up by my other friend and fellow author named Twin Kats. I have also gone back and changed some of the character relations and their personalities. Now not only will she be smart but Serena will hardly ever get in trouble. This will be the new reason her brother Sammy makes fun of her. Please bare with me as I work on this story, I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy writing it!
Robotech Warriors: The Early Years
by: Thunderbird
It was a beautiful night up on the Moon and the ballroom of the Moon Palace was already beginning to fill up with Guests. Meanwhile, sitting over at one of the tables that was reserved for Serenity and Endymion, they were sitting there as they watched the other people who were mingling around the ballroom. Prince Tranquility who had an arm wrapped around Princess Lithonia's waist as they were standing near a window while gazing out over the grounds while Tranquility pointed to certain things. Prince Maximillion was sitting over at another table with Lady Miriya, the ambassador of the Zentraedi and were making small talk with each other. Endymion's three Generals were also sitting over at another table having a good laugh with each other while they wait for their significant others.
"I'm so glad that Tranquility is as happy as I am." Serenity said with a small smile on her face.
"Well everyone deserves to be happy, Sere. I mean look at my Generals and three of your Inner Court. I think our relationships will bring all of our Kingdoms closer together as we get older and finally marry the ones we love." Endymion said returning the smile.
"Yes that's true; however, I wish Ryoku would be able to find someone to be with." Serenity said with a sigh.
"Oh, don't worry about that." Endymion said as a sly smile crossed his lips.
"Why?" Serenity asked as she stared up at her beloved's face and saw the sly smile. "You know something don't you?" She asked pouting before continuing with, "Well what is it you know?!"
"Well Sere, you see during one of our little talks a few months ago, Ryoku told me and the Generals-in-training that he did find someone; however, he wouldn't tell us who that someone was." Endymion informed her.
"Well, as long as he's finally found someone, I'll be happy for him as sure as I'm sure Makoto will be happy too." Serenity said as a small smile appeared on her lips.
"Yes, I'm sure she will be, too." He said returning her smile.
It was then at that moment that the double doors to the ballroom opened up to admit the Princess' of Serenity's Inner and Outer Court along with Ryoku of Jupiter. When their friends see them enter the ballroom, the three Generals stood up from their table and walked over to their loved one and walked them over to Serenity and Endymion's table so everyone could catch up. They were followed closely by Ryoku and the Outer Court.
"Well ladies and gentleman, I trust you all had a safe journey here from each of your planets?" Serenity asked looking from each girl as well as Ryoku.
"Oh, I know Ryo and I had a safe journey." Makoto said which earned a nod from her older brother.
"I had a safe trip too, Sere." Minako said with a bright smile, she then turned her attention out to the dance floor, and continued with, "It looks like Tranquility and Lithonia as well as for Maximillion and Lady Miriya are already enjoying each others company. I wonder how long Lithonia and Lady Miriya have been here for?"
"Minako, just leave them alone! You should really worry about your relationship with Kunzite." Rei admonished her blond friend from Venus.
"Fine!" Minako exclaimed as she blew a stray piece of hair out of her face, before continuing with, "You girls are no fun anymore!"
"That's because both girls they're with could kick your but, Minako." Makoto teased which earned laughs from the others at the table.
"Hey!" Minako exclaimed with a glare.
"Well you've got to admit, love goddess, that you do tend to get into everybody else's love lives." Kunzite said placing a hand on her shoulder.
"I just want to make sure all my friends are happy. Is that so hard to understand?" Minako asked staring at the table.
"Not at all, Minako; however, all of you girls in the Inner Court are happy, no matter if you're with someone or not!" Princess Setsuna cut into the conversation. "This also includes Princess Serenity. So you needn't worry about so much."
"Setsuna is correct, Minako! Everything will be fine; however, if you continue to bother others about their relationships, you could alienate your friends from you." Michiru added in her two-cents.
"I get it guys, thanks." Minako said as she began to feel miserable.
"Kunzite, I think you better go take Minako dancing before she feels any worse about herself." Endymion suggested to his best friend.
"Good idea," Kunzite said with a nod as he stood up and turned to Minako. "Come on angel, let's go have some fun on the dance floor."
"All right." Minako said as she stood up as well and followed Kunzite out to the dance floor. While the others watched them go.
"So, how is everyone?" Hotaru asked the others.
"We're doing just fine, Firefly." Haruka said with a smile.
"Yes, we are." Michiru added to her best friend's words. She then turned to the Inner Court and their Princess. "Why don't you girls go dance with your guys while we stay here and relax as well as keep Ami and Ryoku company." She suggested.
"I think that would be an excellent idea, Michiru." Endymion agreed with nods from his other two Generals. Then as one, all three men stood up with their beloveds and together walked out onto the dance floor and began dancing to a slow dance.
"Well, I hate to disappoint you lovely ladies; however, I have other plans tonight then just sitting down." Ryoku said as he stood up, and suddenly turned towards Ami. "Ami, would you like to dance with me?" he asked offering his arm.
"You want to dance with me?!" Ami asked shyly even as a blush spread over her face.
"Yes I do Ami," Ryoku said with a nod as he finished with, "very much so."
"I'd like that, Ryo." Ami said with a smile as she took his offered hand and stood up before walking with him out to the dance floor.
'I'm glad to see that both Ami and Ryoku have found each other. Now all of the Inner Court is happy as well as the Princess and Prince of the Moon Kingdom. Good luck to all of you.', Setsuna thought to herself as a warm smile crossed her features.
"I take it that smile is for our princess and her brothers and her friends right?" Haruka asked.
"Yes, I hope they have a happy life together with each other." Setsuna said with a nod.
"I think we all hope that, Setsuna." Michiru added as an after thought as they all continued to watch the young couples around the ballroom enjoy each others company.
Chapter 3: The Counterstrike & The Birth of the Sailor Scouts
Later that night, Naru was dashing through the main hallway of the Moon Palace searching for Prince Endymion and his Royal Guard. She knew they'd have to be here since they hadn't returned to Earth yet. She could still remember every word of that message she had heard earlier. She didn't think she would be able to ever forget it. Just remembering it was enough to make her rush even more. The ballroom couldn't be far away. As she ran through the palace, she noticed that some of the guests were departing.
'Oh, I hope this doesn't mean that the ball is over already.', she thought worriedly, searching frantically. 'I need to find Prince Endymion before he leaves for Earth.'
Reaching the end of the hallway, Naru was about to turn to the left when she ran into someone, knocking them both off their feet.
"Oh, excuse me," Naru said quickly. "I'm sorry, I didn't see you coming."
"That's all right," Endymion said after getting to his feet, "accidents happen. Here, let me help you up." Kneeling, he took Naru's hands and pulled her to her feet. "You're Naru, right? Are you okay?"
"Prince Endymion! Finally, I've been looking everywhere for you and your guard! I have an extremely urgent Priority One message for you from General Sakurada!" she said urgently.
"What's going on, Endymion?" Kunzite asked walking swiftly down the hall towards them.
"It appears we have a Priority One message from General Sakurada!" Endymion said turning his attention up at his head General.
"A Priority One message hasn't been used in a long time. I wonder what could have happened to have her use such a level of urgency?" Kunzite asked looking in deep thought.
"I'm not sure, but I aim to find out." Endymion said turning his attention back towards Naru. "Now, Naru, what is the message? What has happened on Earth in our absence?"
Naru quickly told Endymion and Kunzite everything that had happened while they were on the Moon, which both greatly confused them and angered them at the same time. "As I left, General Sakurada was preparing to hold a meeting with your father's other Generals to discuss a strategy of attack against the enemy and to stop them from reaching the palace. For all I know, the meeting could be over and they may be facing off with the enemy now.
"She also wanted me to inform Queen Serenity of our emergency as well," Naru continued. "She thinks that we may need assistance in fighting the invading forces."
"General Sakurada has the right idea," Endymion said after a long silence. "From what you've told us, we may need help. Let's go see Queen Serenity. This news can't wait." Endymion said before he, Kunzite and Naru left to go find the queen.
Sometime later, inside the throne room of the Moon Palace, we find Queen Serenity sitting on her throne while her son, Prince Tranquility and Princess Lithonia were discussing something with Tranquility's mother, when suddenly, Prince Endymion, his friend Kunzite, and Naru walked into the room. When Endymion saw Tranquility and Lithonia standing there, he had a puzzled look on his face.
"Tranquility, Lithonia what are you two doing here? I thought you would both still be in the ball room enjoying each other's company." Endymion asked with a perplexed look on his face.
"Oh well you see Lithonia and I want to get married sometime after you and my sister so we came to ask my mother if that would be alright or not." Tranquility said even as a blush crept up his cheeks.
"Well then congratulations you two." Endymion said with a warm smile on his face.
"Thank you." Both Tranquility and Lithonia said in unison.
"Yes congratulations indeed." Queen Serenity said with a smile of her own as she looked upon her son and his new fiancée. She then turned her attention towards Endymion and the others and asked, "Now that we have the pleasantries out of the way, what seems to have brought you three before me now?"
"Yes, of course," Endymion said with a nod, before he turned to the queen and began his explanation for them being there, "You see your majesty, I am afraid Kunzite and I have just received dreadful news from one of my father's messenger's that has to due with a growing tragedy back on my home world of Earth. It would appear that an evil woman known as Queen Beryl has made it her mission to conquer the Earth and she is using what I believe maybe a clone of General Kunzite, but it is also possible that they have clones of my other two generals as well as a traitor to our planet who you may remember is ex. General-in-training Zoisite."
"WHAT! Is she after revenge or something?!" Tranquility asked, a tinge of disgust in his voice.
"Yes Prince Tranquility, that is exactly what she wants. I have no doubt about it." Kunzite said with a nod.
"It gets worse that that, Tranquility! Much, much worse!" Endymion stated in a sad tone of voice, "These four Generals that are working for Queen Beryl are coming from three directions around my kingdom. They are wiping out villages, towns and cities along the way towards their destination which is my Kingdom that you know of as Elysion."
"If something isn't done soon, we are afraid that the Earth will be lost." Kunzite added as an after thought.
"Plus, my father's head General believes that after they are done with the Earth, they may come here to the Moon next." Endymion finished their explanation. "This is why we have come to you, your majesty, do to these events, we are in dire need of your assistance if we are to defeat this Beryl and her forces."
From his spot next to Queen Serenity's throne, Tranquility looked concerned about what he had just heard and with a clenched fist, he thought to himself, 'Darn it, we have had peace for many years and this witch Queen Beryl decides to start up another tragic war! This can't be allowed to happen! I won't allow it to happen on my watch! After all, whose to say that this witch won't stop with either the Earth or the Moon Kingdom? I won't allow this witch or her evil army to take down what had taken so long to build .'
Meanwhile the queen's two advisors looked worriedly at each other after hearing the information that Endymion and Kunzite had just informed them about. While both the Prince of Earth and his General as well as the messenger from Earth all waited for the queen's reply, she herself placed her chin on her open palm while she deliberated over the information she had just heard.
Finally she sat up straight and looked up at the Prince of Earth before saying, "Prince Endymion, after you and your General's passionate plea for help due to the order your people are suffering from Queen Beryl, I think you are right that our assistance would be quite needed. Therefore, I shall have some of our soldiers help reinforce your own army; however, I am afraid this may not be enough to help stave off Queen Beryl for long."
It was then at that moment that Luna decided to say something to the people gathered there in the throne room, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid we have no choice but to revive the Sailor Scouts," Luna said.
Prince Tranquility looked over at the blush-black cat that had stepped forward in order to say something. When she brought up the need for the Sailor Scouts, it brought a questioning look to his face, "The Sailor Scouts?! Luna, they haven't been seen since we brought about peace in the Silver Alliance."
"We know that your highness, however, we may not have much choice. They could be our only chance to fight back against Queen Beryl and her army." Artemis informed him.
"The Sailor Scouts?" Naru asked. "The female warriors who saved our solar system from an ancient evil being many years ago?" "
"But they were said to just be of legend!" Kunzite stated confused.
"They were no legend, General Kunzite." Queen Serenity said. "And yes Naru, they are the same ones. The only thing is, I was hoping that the Sailor Scouts would never be needed again since the time when the first Queen of the Moon created them over one million years ago; however, both Luna and Artemis are correct in this matter. We must awaken the Sailor Scouts immediately. Prince Endymion, even if we awaken the scouts that were created by the Queen of the Moon, the scouts will not be ready to join you until after they have trained to use their powers. So I am afraid you will have to try and keep Queen Beryl and her forces at bay until they can join you."
"I understand, your majesty. I am just grateful for the help you are sending my planet for the moment. I do have a small request though." Endymion said.
"And that would be?!" Serenity asked with a raised eyebrow.
"It has to do with Prince Ryoku, you see, my three Generals and I have trained long and hard over these many years, and we all trust each other with our lives. Anyway, the request I am asking is would it be alright if he were to join us in assisting us in Earth's defense." Endymion said.
Queen Serenity nodded with a small smile as she said, "I think that would be very expectable."
It was then that Tranquility stepped forward and said, "Mother, if you don't mind I think I'd like to help Endymion as well."
"Are you sure, Tranquility?" Queen Serenity asked looking over at him.
"Yes mother, I'm quite sure." He answered with a nod.
"Very well then, you have my permission to go with Prince Endymion and his Generals. Just be careful." She told her son.
"You have nothing to worry about because I will be going with him." Lithonia said stepping forward.
"Very well, you may both go with my blessing." Queen Serenity said with a nod of her head.
"Thank you mother, and I promise to be careful." Tranquility said as he and Lithonia stepped over to Endymion and Kunzite.
"Thank you Queen Serenity for your assistance," Endymion said with a short bow, before he turned towards Tranquility and Lithonia and added, "and thank you both as well for your own assistance in this matter."
"Hey it's no problem bro," Tranquility said with a shrug. "I don't want to see this enemy of yours go after my family or those I care about."
"Tranquility is correct. We must stop this Queen Beryl and her army on Earth before it's too late." Lithonia added with a nod of her head.
"All right now Endymion I shall have Ryoku join you all as soon as possible." Queen Serenity said bringing everyone's attention back towards her. "I wish you all a safe trip on your journey."
"Your highness, I will go and retrieve Nephrite and Jedeite and meet you at the transportation point." Kunzite said with a slight bow.
"Right, see you there. Be quick, Kunzite! We have no time to waste." Endymion ordered.
"Good-bye your majesty. Please give my love to Serenity for me." Endymion said with a short bow.
"Of course. Good-bye Endymion." She said as he, Lithonia and Tranquility turned and left the room, Naru turned to follow them out. "Naru, could you wait a moment? I need you to perform a task for me."
"Of course, Your Majesty," Naru said, bowing respectfully.
"Thank you, Naru. Would you please go and ask my daughter's Inner and Outer Courts as well as for Ryoku to come here at once?" Queen Serenity asked.
"Yes, Your Majesty," Naru replied and hurried to summon the prince and princesses.
Ryoku could not believe his good luck. He had somehow managed to keep Ami's company throughout the ball. Noticing the sly look that his sister gave him earlier, he figured that she had probably told the others and that no one was going to interrupt his time with Ami. He gave Makoto a mental thank-you for that.
Near to the end of the ball, he decided to follow Endymion's example and suggested a walk through the palace's garden. Ami agreed and followed as he led the way. They were sitting on the benches together, talking, when Naru ran up to them.
"Princess Ami, Prince Ryoku, I'm sorry to disturb you; however, Queen Serenity wishes to see for the two of you to come to the throne room at once. The princess' of the Outer Court along with Princess Rei, Princess Makoto, and Princess Minako are already there. Please hurry." Naru said. She then turned around and went back they way she came.
After watching Naru leave, Ryoku turned to Ami. She seemed just as perplexed as he was. "I wonder what that was all about?" he asked her.
"I'm not sure," she said, rising from the bench, "but we should hurry. I have a feeling it's not good news."
Ryoku nodded his agreement. "You may be right about that, Ami. Let's go."
When Ryoku and Ami arrived at the throne room with Naru, everyone turned to watch them enter. Naru gave a small bow to Queen Serenity and left. The speculative looks the other princesses were giving Ryoku and Ami were enough to make both of them slightly uncomfortable.
"So, what were you two doing that took you so long to get here, hmm?" Rei asked in an insinuating tone. The knowing expression on her face was mirrored on both Minako's and Makoto's faces as well. The Outer Court princess' stood off to the side and watched as the Inner Court conversed with each other.
"Um… we were just talking in the palace garden when Naru came and informed us that Queen Serenity wanted to see us," Ryoku said quickly.
"You were just…," Makoto began, a smile growing on her face.
"…talking?" Minako continued, a similar smile growing on her face as well.
"Really?" Rei added, her smile matching the others'.
"Did you three treat Serenity and Endymion this way, too?" Ryoku muttered, slightly annoyed.
"Oh, yes every chance they got." Haruka broke into their conversation with a knowing smirk on her lips.
"Haruka!" Michiru exclaimed shocked that she would play along with their teasing.
"What?! It's true, Michiru. We've all seen it! I was merely letting Ryoku and Ami know that they weren't the only one's being teased by the other members of the Inner Court." Haruka defended herself.
"Yes, and what might we find out if we asked the other three what they were doing before we were summoned here?" Setsuna asked causing the others in the room to blush and everyone else to laugh.
"What are you all talking about?" Hotaru asked curiosity getting the better of her.
"You will learn these and other things from your parents when you are older, young one." Setsuna said calmly and with a serene look in her eyes.
"Awe, I always have to wait until I'm older!" Hotaru whined acting like the child she was.
"Um, I hate to ruin our little fun but, why have you called us all here, your Majesty?" Ami asked, changing the Subject. Ryoku and now the rest of the Inner Court gave her an appreciative grin.
"I am afraid I have some terrible news to deliver to all of your." Queen Serenity said with a sigh as she looked around her throne room at everyone gathered there. "It would appear that after many years of peace, we find ourselves once again in the grip of war."
"What, who the heck would drag us into a war after many years of peace?" Rei asked fuming.
"The leader of this group is known as Queen Beryl and she has amassed a large army by either brainwashing the people of Earth or by gaining the confidence of criminals who feel that they deserve payback from the Royal Family of Earth. This was all told to me by Prince Endymion along with General Kunzite and a messenger from Earth known as Naru." Queen Serenity informed them.
"Then what are we going to do, your majesty?!" Ami asked worriedly.
"There are a few things we can do, and that I have already done in order to try and fight back against this enemy." Serenity said with a warm and kind smile on her face as she stared at the princess of Mercury. "First of all, I have sent some of our soldiers along with Endymion and his Generals in order to reinforce their own army. Secondly, Endymion has requested for Ryoku's help in fighting the enemy as well. I told him I thought it would be alright for you to do so."
"It would be my honor to aide Endymion and the others in fighting back against this Beryl and her armies." Ryoku said bowing deeply.
"I knew that you would except his request. Also be aware that my son, Prince Tranquility and Princess Lithonia have also gone with Endymion and his Generals to help." Serenity told him and the others, which earned shocked looks from all of the Inner Court, but they kept quiet. She then turned his attention towards the eight princess' in the room. "Finally, Luna and Artemis have brought up an issue that could be very beneficial to our ending this war quickly."
"What kind of issue did they bring to you, your majesty?" Setsuna asked intrigued.
"For this, I believe I shall allow Luna and Artemis to tell you." Serenity said as she waved towards the two cat advisors. Which meant they could step forward and begin talking.
Artemis was the first one to begin speaking, "Now then due to the information we learned from Prince Endymion, General Kunzite and Naru, and due to the fact that the Queen, Luna and I do not feel that even with the forces we have sent with the prince and his Generals will be enough even with his own forces, Luna and I felt that it was time to reawaken the Sailor Scouts."
"Artemis is correct." Luna said adding into the conversation. "Since the Sailor Scouts are the Silver Millennium's last line of defense, we thought they may be of use since it maybe possible that even after Beryl is done with Earth, she may come here to the Moon next.
"I don't understand, Luna," Minako said, confused. "What does all of this have to do with us?"
"The reason it had to do with all of you is because each scout is traditionally the princess of her respective planet." Luna informed the eight girls as she turned her gaze towards each one. "Due to this, it is the responsibility and destiny of each of you girls to become the Sailor Scouts."
"What?" seven of the eight princesses exclaimed in unison.
"Setsuna, I believe you learned of this information from your predecessor already?" Queen Serenity asked turning a knowing eye towards the oldest of the girls before her.
"Yes, my mother passed down all the information I would need should the time arrive that I would need to take up the mantel of the soldier of my planet. I am ready to take up that mantel now." Setsuna said calmly.
"But, how are they suppose to take up these mantels as Setsuna says?" Ryoku asked voicing the same question that the others besides Setsuna had on their minds.
"That will be very easy, Prince Ryoku!" Luna exclaimed before she suddenly leapt into the air, turned a somersault in mid-leap, and landed again. As she somersaulted in midair, eight different colored pens appeared and dropped to the floor in front of her. "This is how," she said with a cat-like smile.
As Ryoku glanced over each pen, he noticed that each one also had a different symbol on it, one for each planet. The red pen had the symbol for Mars; that was most likely for Rei. The orange pen had the symbol of Venus; that should belong to Minako. The blue pen had the symbol of Mercury; that one must be Ami's. The green pen had the familiar symbol of Jupiter; that one would belong to his sister, Makoto. The yellow pen had the symbol of Uranus; that must be Haruka's. The aquamarine had the symbol of Neptune; that must belong to Michiru. The black pen had the symbol of Saturn; that one must belong to Hotaru. The violet pen had the symbol of Pluto; that must belong to Setsuna.
"These are your transformation pens. They will allow you to transform," Luna said.
"So, how do these things work?" Minako asked as she and the others picked up their own transformation pen.
"It's actually very simple," Artemis said. "Minako, you are Sailor Venus. In order to transform, hold up your transformation pen and shout 'Venus Power, Make Up!'"
"Right. Well, here we go," Minako said, holding up her transformation pen. "Venus Power, Make Up!"
An orange light started glowing from the pen in her hand. It then began to completely envelope Minako. Suddenly, the orange light flashed brightly, then disappeared, revealing Minako clothed in an orange and white uniform with blue bows, one in front and in back. On her forehead was a golden tiara with an orange stone in the center.
"Hey, how do I look?" Sailor Venus said, playfully striking a dramatic pose.
"Different," Ryoku said with an amused smile.
"Hey, how about me?" Makoto asked excitedly.
"You, Makoto, are Sailor Jupiter," Luna said. "All you have to do is hold up your pen and shout 'Jupiter Power, Make Up!'"
Makoto grinned widely as she held her pen up. "Here goes nothing. Jupiter Power, Make Up!"
A green light started glowing from the pen in her hand. It then began to completely envelope Makoto. Suddenly, the green light flashed brightly, then disappeared, revealing Makoto clothed in a green and white uniform with pink bows, one in front and in back. On her forehead was a golden tiara with a green stone in the center.
"All right! This is so cool!" Sailor Jupiter said enthusiastically.
"Now, Rei, the power of Sailor Mars is yours. Hold your pen up and shout 'Mars Power, Make Up!'" Artemis said.
"All right, let's do it!" Rei said holding up her transformation pen. "Mars Power, Make Up!"
A red light started glowing from the pen in her hand. It then began to completely envelope Rei. Suddenly, the red light flashed brightly, then disappeared, revealing Rei clothed in a red and white uniform with purple bows, one in front and in back. On her forehead was a golden tiara with a red stone in the center.
"This is incredible!" Sailor Mars exclaimed.
"Next, Ami, hold up your pen and shout 'Mercury Power, Make Up!' in order to transform into Sailor Mercury."
"Okay," Ami said, holding up her pen. "Mercury Power, Make Up!"
A blue light started glowing from the pen in her hand. It then began to completely envelope Ami. Suddenly, the blue light flashed brightly, then disappeared, revealing Ami clothed in a blue and white uniform with light blue bows, one in front and in back. On her forehead was a golden tiara with a blue stone in the center.
"Wow! This is amazing!" Sailor Mercury said, astounded.
"Now, Haruka, hold up your pen and shout, 'Uranus Power, Make Up!'"
"I guess I can give it a whirl!" Haruka stated holding her pen high over her and shouted, "Uranus Power, Make Up!"
A yellow light started glowing from the pen in her hand. It then began to completely envelope Haruka. Suddenly, the yellow light flashed brightly, then disappeared, revealing Haruka clothed in a yellow and white uniform with dark blue bows, one in front and in back. On her forehead was a golden tiara with a navy blue stone in the center.
"Well, I guess it's better then nothing." Uranus said sounding like she hated what she was wearing.
"You'll get use to it." Michiru said with a smile.
"Yeah, maybe!" Uranus exclaimed with a defeated look.
"Next, Michiru, you need to hold up your pen and shout, 'Neptune Power, Make Up!"
"Well, here goes!" Michiru stated as she held her pen high into the air and shouted, "Neptune Power, Make Up!"
An aqua colored light started glowing from the pen in her hand. It then began to completely envelope Michiru. Suddenly, the aqua colored light flashed brightly, then disappeared, revealing Michiru clothed in an aquamarine and white uniform with dark blue bows, one in front and in back. On her forehead was a golden tiara with an aquamarine stone in the center.
"Hmm, I think I could get to like this." Neptune said with a smile as she did a few twists.
"Well, at least it makes you look good." Uranus said with a smile which caused the others in the room to chuckle.
"Hotaru, please hold your pen high over your head and shout, 'Saturn Power, Make Up!'"
"Okay, Artemis!" Hotaru said as she held her pen high over her head and shouted, "Saturn Power, Make Up!"
A black light started glowing from the pen in her hand. It then began to completely envelope Hotaru. Suddenly, the black light flashed brightly, then disappeared, revealing Hotaru clothed in a black and white uniform with dark black bows, one in front and in back. On her forehead was a golden tiara with a ebony stone in the center.
"Are you sure this is appropriate?" Saturn asked as she did a few twists to look herself over.
"It's fine kiddo." Uranus said with a reassuring smile.
"Thanks!" Saturn exclaimed with a bright smile.
"Finally, Setsuna, hold up your pen and shout, "Pluto Power, Make Up!'"
"Right!" Setsuna simply stated as she held her pen high over her head and shouted, "Pluto Power, Make UP!"
An Violet light started glowing from the pen in her hand. It then began to completely envelope Setsuna. Suddenly, the violet light flashed brightly, then disappeared, revealing Setsuna clothed in an Forest Green and white uniform with black bows, one in front and in back. On her forehead was a golden tiara with an forest green stone in the center.
"Hmm, fits very well." Pluto simply said with a smile.
Queen Serenity smiled. "Now that you eight have become the Sailor Scouts, Luna and Artemis will begin your training. It is important that you learn to use your powers. Now, hurry. We don't have much time."
"Yes, Your Majesty," the eight Sailor Scouts replied and proceeded to follow Luna and Artemis out of the room.
"Good luck!" Ryoku shouted after them. In reply, all eight waved at him and left.
"Queen Serenity, if you'll excuse me, I am going to see if I can't help the soldiers complete their preparations a little bit faster," Ryoku said, after the girls left the room. "I shall inform you of when we are going to leave." Ryoku bowed deeply and turned to leave.
"Ryoku." Queen Serenity called before he could leave.
"Yes, Your Majesty?" he asked.
"Please be careful and make sure Prince Endymion does the same. Serenity would be heartbroken if anything should happen to him."
Ryoku nodded and smiled confidently. "Your wish is my command, Queen Serenity."
Meanwhile, back on Earth, the armies of Earth were now in position and ready as they'll ever be to try to hold back the enemy soldiers that were making their way towards them at that very moment. General Sakurada who was at that moment standing upon a tall hill that was located somewhere outside of the capital city. At this moment she was currently looking out over the terrain through a pair of binoculars in order to see what kind of odds she and her men were up against.
As she was looking through the binoculars, General Sakurada saw a massive army marching towards the city just on the other side of the valley where they were now located. After seeing the size of this army, she began to worry about her chances of keeping the upcoming skirmish from becoming a rout of her troops.
'My god, just the size of this part of their army is huge compared to the size of the troops under my command! I just hope that not only my army, but those of the other three Generals can hold off this three way battle long enough for Prince Endymion and his Royal Guard to arrive with reinforcements. I just hope even that will be enough or all is lost.', General Sakurada thought to her self.
Sakurada then looked over her surroundings. There were a few hills, like the one she was on, but the area was mostly plains. She could easily see the enemy on the other side of the valley, the only problem was that the enemy could see her army just as easily as well from their own position. They had the advantage in strength and, most likely, experience. All her army had was the determination to oppose the ones who destroyed their homes, their friends and their loved ones.
'If only that were enough…', she thought and sighed.
Queen Beryl's forces were about twenty minutes from reaching them. Wearily, Sakurada placed her hand unconsciously on the sheathed sword at her side as she descended from the hill. Her troops were waiting patiently for her; some of them, impatiently. As soon as she reached the bottom, her subordinates approached, ready to receive her orders.
"Alright men, the enemy is on the other side of the valley and they should make it to this side of the valley within the hour. I want the men all prepped and ready to fight before the hours up. There are to be no mistakes, is that clear!" she stated as she looked over each of the officers under her command.
"Yes ma'am!" Each officer exclaimed before they headed off to their individual squads.
Forty-five minutes later, each officer came back and stood at attention.
"Ma'am all the men are ready and accounted for!" One of her officers stated while the others nodded in unison.
"Very well, form up ranks, swords and shields at the ready." She ordered one last time.
"As you command!" The officers each stated as they went about following her orders.
After her officers left, General Sakurada made her way to the front of all her soldiers and waited as she saw the enemy coming closer. After fifteen more minutes when the enemy was only twenty feet away, she drew her sword. Behind her, she could hear the sounds of several swords being drawn. Holding her sword tightly, she raised it straight into the air.
"Ready?" she shouted at the top of her lungs. Her troops behind her shouted a deafening affirmative. The enemy was closing in quickly. There was only five hundred yards before they would be upon them.
'For our peace.', she thought reverently as she swung her sword to where it was now pointing at the charging horde.
"Charge!" she cried out challengingly.
Almost as one, her entire army charged to meet the enemy. Within moments the air was filled with the sounds of clashing swords, battle cries and screams of death.
Although her soldiers were fighting with all their heart, they were still outmatched in skill. Only their determination and fervor kept the battle from becoming a slaughter.
She quickly jumped backwards as her opponent's sword came within inches from slicing off her head.
'That was too close. These fiends fight with incredible skill. I only hope the Moon's reinforcements will be enough….', She thought as she dodged another swipe of the enemy's blade by jumping to the right and rolling to safety.
Quickly getting to her feet, she lunged at her foe, only to overreach and completely miss, leaving herself open for a sword thrust through her back.
As she regained her balance, she was surprised by the fact that she wasn't dead.
'That kind of mistake is usually certain death. I should've been dead. How…', she wondered as she turned to face her enemy again. The answer came to her when she saw that her foe had been run through by one of her soldiers.
"You should be more careful, General," the soldier chided. "A mistake like that…." He was cutoff when Sakurada shoved him aside and plunged her sword through the chest of another enemy soldier.
"You were saying?" she asked in amusement as she removed her sword from the lifeless body.
"No one's perfect," he replied, as he got to his feet and shrugged. "Now, shall we continue?"
"We might as well," Sakurada said, nodding gravely. 'I hope the others are faring better than I am….'
Meanwhile, in another location outside the city, one of the other Generals who is directly under King Endymion, who goes by the name of General Nagashima was at that moment looking through binoculars much like General Sakurada had been doing an hour earlier. At this moment, he saw something that he hoped he'd never see being used against them.
"Well this is just great!" General Nagashima stated as he lowered his binoculars.
"What is it, General?" one of his subordinates asked.
"I have good news and bad news," Nagashima said. "Your choice."
"Good news first," said the same person.
"The good news is that we only have four opponents."
"I have a feeling I'm not going to like the bad news," another subordinate muttered under her breath.
Nagashima ignored her remark. "The bad news is that these four are giant beast-like monsters. Much like those that General Nephrite of the prince's Royal Guard uses."
"Damn, I've trained with the Royal guard when they were still in training and I can tell you that each of their powers was no bed of roses." One of Nagashima's subordinates said with a sigh.
"I'd like to know how the enemy got their hands on Nephrite's powers!" Nagashima's female officer stated annoyed.
"I'm not sure Misa; however, we can't worry about that for now. All you and the others need to worry about is preparing the man for combat, is that understood!" Nagashima ordered.
"Yes sir!" His subordinates all exclaimed as they went to follow his orders.
After his officers all left to follow his orders, Nagashima returned his gaze to the western horizon. Each beast that he saw was easily one and a half times the height of a man. Needless to say, these monsters were going to be tough to beat, even though they were greatly outnumbered.
'Many of my men aren't going to make it through today.', he thought sadly. 'I may not like it, but I have to do it. I have to stall them.', He thought just as the monstrous beasts began to close in, Nagashima signaled his men to charge.
Several soldiers charged the lion-beast, only to miss as it leapt over most of them and landed on two others, crushing them. It then turned and pounced on two more, raking them over with huge razor-sharp claws. As others tried to attack the lion-beast, it either dodged their slashing swords, or simply batted them away with its huge paws.
The ones fighting the dragon-beast weren't doing any better. Its flaming breath kept anyone from getting close to it and its tail took care of anyone who managed to evade its flames.
The bull-beast's horns were bloody after goring one soldier after another. Its movements were deliberate, but it was still fast enough to avoid a fair amount of attacks. The bull-beast's thick skin was enough to make those attacks that did succeed seem like mere scratches.
The scorpion-beast's skin was like armor. It simply stood still as several soldiers hacked away at it, with little result. After a short time it lashed out with its tail and claws, making short work of its opposition.
Nagashima's troops were slowly beginning to do some damage to the four beasts, but he was losing too many men, and quickly. A sudden movement away from the battle to the south caught his attention.
Looking through his binoculars, he could see another battle taking place only a few miles away. Also, it was slowly coming his way.
'Sakurada's group over there. I wonder how she's doing? Probably better than us.' He could hear some of his men shouting something, but he couldn't make it out. 'Where is Prince Endymion with those reinforcements? We can't keep this up much.…'
Nagashima was interrupted mid-thought when he was suddenly tackled from behind. He realized too late that his men were shouting a warning for him. As he felt what must have been the lion-beast's claws rip through his back, drawing vast amounts of blood, his last thought was a self-reprimand chiding himself for not paying attention to what was happening around him. A mistake that had cost him his life.
Elsewhere in another area outside the city, General Akiyama almost dropped her binoculars in shock when she saw what was heading her way.
'Damn it! If they aren't brainwashed or criminals, it looks like our enemy turns our people into some kind of monsters!', she thought as she stared out at the invading army up ahead of her on the other side of the valley.
What she had seen were, some of the criminals that had joined Queen Beryl's army willingly along with plenty of people who were brainwashed. However, along with those two groups, was another group that appeared to be deformed and ranged only slightly disfigured to hideously warped beyond recognition.
"Although I wouldn't mind putting an end to the criminals among their army, and I'd like to try and find a way to free those brainwashed into their control, I don't think there is anything I can do to help those people that have been disfigured by the enemies evil powers." Akiyama said sadly, Behind her, her subordinates nodded solemnly.
"You're right ma'am, but the best thing we can do for them is offer them a quick death." One of her underlings offered.
"He's right ma'am. I think they'd rather die a fast death then have to suffer any more agony that the enemy could cause them." Another of her underlings agreed.
"Very well, prepare the men and have them move out!" Akiyama ordered with a nod of her head.
"Yes ma'am!" Her subordinates all exclaimed each one saluting her before they went about following her orders.
Thirty minutes later, both Akiyama's army as well as for that of the enemy suddenly found themselves clashing left and right. Over time, Akiyama found that her army was making good leeway; however, after a while, she began to realize that something was definitely wrong. every time her or her soldiers would knock down one of the enemy soldiers, they would glow in a black light and then got back up and began fighting yet again.
'Damn it, these bastards just keep coming and it doesn't help that they're somehow getting energy from some unseen force! Without Prince Endymion, his Royal Guard or any hopeful reinforcements, we won't be able to last much longer. I think it's time to pull back and rethink our battle strategy.', Akiyama thought to herself before she yelled out, "All right everyone, I think we've done all we can. I'm ordering a retreat before we loose to many lives. Have the medics tend to the injured and those that can still walk, have help them if need be! Now move out!"
Those that were close to her went about spreading the news about the retreat and in a matter of minutes, Akiyama and her troops as quickly and safely as they could made their way back to camp so that they could regroup and recuperate after loosing some of their ranks.
Meanwhile, back with General Sakurada's army, she like General Akiyama was having almost just as much trouble as the previous General. This was because like what was going on with the enemy soldiers who were fighting against General Akiyama's army was happening to the enemy soldiers that her own army was facing. At this moment she took a glance around the field of battle to see how each side was fairing. It appeared that although her army had managed to kill six or seven of the enemy while injuring plenty of others, while her own soldiers weren't so lucky. Everywhere she looked many of her own men were laying on the ground either dead, dieing, or injured.
'This is ridicules! The enemy seems to be hardly suffering any major casualties while my own men are dropping like flies. We can't keep going on like this!', She thought to herself even as yet another enemy soldier tried to take a swing at her with his sword.
After a while, Sakurada noticed that one of the other conflicts was making its way over towards her own. When she looked closer, she saw that it was Nagashima's half of their army who were up against four very powerful looking beasts that had a dark black glow around them.
'My god, what on Earth is going on here? We knew there would probably be a Kunzite look-a-like who would be with Zoisite, but it looks like we may have another General look-a-like who has Nephrite's powers! I wonder how we're suppose to bet those monsters?!', Sakura thought to herself.
Then unknown to her, one of said beasts saw her and immediately began to charge at her. Suddenly from out of nowhere, one of her soldiers cried out, "General Sakurada! Look out!"
"Wha…" She said while trialing off when she turned and saw the creature that was coming at her. It was a lion that whose coat was mid-night black with a blood red mane and yellow glowing eyes. "Damn!" She exclaimed as the lion beast started charging faster. Sakurada held out her sword in front of her and prepared to defend herself against the creature. All of a sudden, Sakurada found the lion's teeth sunk into her thigh. She immediately stabbed downwards and managed to wound the lion forcing it to let her go. Then many of her subordinates came to her aide and began stabbing and hacking away at it. It managed to injure a few soldiers before it finally stopped moving.
After the beast was put down, Sakurada leaned down and grabbed at her leg where the lion bit her, while she thought to herself, 'Geez, it is really going to hurt for a while! But at least on of those creatures is dead.'
She then looked around the battlefield and noticed that all her men still standing were beginning to wilt even more than they were earlier. She decided it was time to call it quits for now.
"All right everyone, I think we're all to tired to continue fighting. Grab the wounded and head back to camp!" She ordered. She then stared at the enemy and thought, 'Don't worry you bastards! We shall be back and stronger then ever. And you will pay for your betrayal as well Zoisite!'
Meanwhile on the enemies side of the battle, General Jadeite had a sinister smile on his face as he watched the Earth's soldiers retreating back over the tall hills. "Ha! Pathetic humans, so far they've only managed to kill off a few of our soldiers and kill one of Nephlite's beasts. It's only a matter of time, before we finally put an end to these pitiful ants!"
He then gathering the energy he had gained during the battle with General Akiyama's forces. "With this much energy, Queen Beryl should be able to revive Queen Metallia very soon."
As soon as he had gathered all of the energy, he sent it to Queen Beryl. "If only those foolish humans knew that their battling was only aiding their enemies in achieving their final victory!" he said, laughing at the thought.
'If only they knew.…'
Elsewhere on the battlefield, Nephlite was currently standing over the remains of his lion beast with a look of disgust on his face. "Not that I needed all four. Now to regenerate the others and collect their gathered energy."
Slowly, the three remaining injured beasts were healed. After they were healed, Nephlite began to drain them of the energy they gathered from the deaths of the numerous humans that they had slain.
A giant ball of energy formed between his hands. 'Now to send this to Queen Beryl'. The energy ball quickly disappeared.
Nephlite contemplated on whether he should revive the lion-beast. 'There's no need. It did its job. If it was stupid enough to get itself killed, then it is of no further use to me.'
So far, the plan was going according to schedule. The humans would get their short respite. Tomorrow, they would be crushed.
Nephlite smiled in anticipation.
Zoisite and Malacite watched as the humans retreated.
"It's a shame that Queen Beryl wanted us to let them retreat. In a few more hours, they would have all been totally destroyed," Zoisite complained.
"I agree, Zoisite, but Queen Beryl wants their energy more than their destruction at the moment," Malacite said. "The energy we've been gathering from the people has been waning. They need time to restore their energy. When we face them tomorrow, we will gather the rest of their energy and crush them!"
"Hmm, yes. I'm looking forward to it. Soon revenge will be mine!" Zoisite exclaimed and evil sneer on her face.
"I'm looking forward to it too, Zoisite, but you must learn to control your thirst for revenge. For now though, let's gather the energy we've collected for Queen Beryl," Malacite replied.
A huge energy sphere appeared between Zoisite and Malacite and began to grow. After growing to its maximum size, it disappeared, on its way to Queen Beryl.
"Tomorrow, humans," Malacite said with a malicious grin on his face. "Tomorrow, you will meet your doom!"
To be Continued…
I hope you liked this new version of my Robotech Warriors: The Early Years. Please review and let me know what you think. Stay tuned for the next installment; titled: A Promise Made. In the next installment, We will see the death of another of King Endymion's Generals and Prince Ryoku makes this dying General a promise. Be there to see what happens and please review and let me know what you think of this chapter.