Sailor Moon: The Goddess of War, Too? – By Ocramed
Disclaimer: SM and GoW series belong to their respective owners.
Note: This is a limited sequel to "The Moon Goddess of War". C&C are welcomed.
Special Note: This is strictly a Sailor Moon/God of War crossover…
Author's Note: Check out "The Moon Goddess of War Ascended: A Side Story", which depicts the events between the time Usagi saved Kratos from killing his family and the decision to go after Aries (ie. the first "God of War" game). By the way, let me know if you guys want a second side-story depicting Usagi and Kratos quest via "God of War: Chain of Olympus"). Otherwise, this Sailor Moon/God of War crossover saga will end with the sequel to this story, called "The Moon Goddess of War, Thee?" Now, on to our story…
Part 10
Meanwhile, in the secret lair of the Death Busters, located in the bowels of the Mugen Academy…
"Sir, we have the target in sight, and she has met up with the one who gave her the package," Kaori Knight said. "I am going to personally keep an eye on them. Any last instructions?"
"None," said Dr. Tomoe. "Just be sure to not mess up on this mission."
"I'm seeing to it myself," Kaori said. "I will not fail."
"See to it that you do not."
With that, Kaori fades from view…
"Kaori WILL fail, you know," said a voice from the shadows.
"Why do you think that, Miss Arimura?" Dr. Tomoe said, as an attractive redhead woman, dressed in business attire steps forth.
"Your assistant is not worthy to lead my section of the academy because she is too infatuated with you to focus on the mission," Yuko Arimura said, as she adjusts her glasses. "You need someone who is a little bit…distant from the situation."
"And what makes you think you can succeed where Kaori has failed?" Dr. Tomoe said.
"Thanks to that sample you have acquired from Shin Sailor Moon, the next generation of Daimon Seeds could be her match…maybe more so."
"We'll see. In the meantime, stay alert, just in case Kaori fails in her last mission…one way or another…"
A few hours later…
"So, any more surprises today?" Usagi-kami asked, as they sat at a local park..
"Well, it's kind of hard to surprise you, if you're a goddess, Usagi," Mamoru said. "I'm sure you already know what I got you for your birthday."
"You mean…this?" Usagi-kami said, as she shows Mamoru her gift, which was still wrapped.
"You didn't open it?" Mamoru said in surprise.
"Nope."
"And you don't know what's in it?"
"You have my word as a goddess that I did not peek inside," Usagi-kami said. "Besides, what fun is it, if I have to unwrap it by myself?"
"You…you have a point there," Mamoru said.
"So, can I open it?" Usagi-kami asked with anticipation.
"Sure, go ahead," Mamoru said with a smile.
Eagerly, the Moon Princess-turned-goddess opens her gift…
"Oh, wow!" Usagi-kami exclaimed. "Glass slippers!"
"You like them?" Mamoru said with a smile.
"Oh, I do. Thank you…"
As Usagi-kami and Mamoru hugged, that was when the trap was sprung.
FLASH!
"What?" Usagi-kami said, as she was forced to drop her gift. The gift morphs into a feminine warrior, whose armor was styled like the Greeks, made from glass.
"HAHAHAHAHA!" said the daimon in triumph. "I am 'Cenicineta', and I am your death, Sailor Moon!"
Cenicineta lunges forward, reshaping her limbs into stabbing weapons.
"Mamoru, jump!" Usagi-kami yelled, as she and her beloved leaped into the air, resulting in the park bench they were sitting on getting pulverized.
SMASH!
Usagi-kami then throws her Silver Javelin, after fusing it with the Fire of Aries, at her foe.
FLING!
"Ha!" Cenicineta said, as she forms a hole in her torso to allow the javelin to pass harmlessly through her. "You missed-!"
However, when the tip of Usagi-kami's spear struck the ground behind the daimon, the spear suddenly exploded.
BOOM!
"Augh!" screamed the youma, as she fell forward.
Meanwhile, at the same time, Usagi-kami twirls in the air to change into her hero guise, before landing on her feet.
THAK!
Mamoru had done the same thing at this point.
THAK!
"You okay?" Shin Sailor Moon said, as she stayed focus on her target.
"I'm fine," Tuxedo Mask said. "And you?"
"Upset at someone ruining our date, that's what…"
"So, you decided to show yourself, Shin Sailor Moon," said Kaorinite, as she suddenly appears while floating just above and behind her daimon. "That is, should I just call you by your real name, 'Usagi Tsukino'?"
"You can call me whatever you want, you witch," Shin Sailor Moon said. "At least, I get to end you on my birthday."
Shin Sailor Moon whips her Blades of Redemption at Kaorinite in a thrusting motion. The blades appeared to extend, as a chain could be seen between the handle and the blades themselves. The result was Kaorinite almost getting skewed.
"Ah!" Kaorinite yelled, as she narrowly avoids being skewered. "How dare you-!"
"Mamo-chan, deal with this daimon, while I take it to this person," Shin Sailor Moon said, as she retracted her blades.
"Right," Tuxedo Mask said with nod, as he leaps towards Cenicentia, with his cane drawn. He then threw a dozen roses at his foe.
FLING-!
"Ah!" Cenicentia yelled, as she narrowly avoided getting impaled by the volley of roses. "Who would have thought roses can make deadly weapons…?"
Meanwhile, Shin Sailor Moon continues to confront Kaorinite.
"You think because you're a goddess, that I cannot defeat you?" Kaorinite yelled, as she delivered a concussive force using telekinesis.
FWOOM!
"Urg," Shin Sailor Moon said, as she braced for the attack. She then points one of her blades at her foe, and charges up her attack, using the Lightning of Zeus as a source of power.
ZZZAARRRK!
A stream of electricity leapt from her blade, and into the Death Buster.
ZAAAP!
"Ah!" Kaorinite yelled in pain. She then whips out her hair as a prehensile attack weapon, which manages to entangle the Moon Princess.
KTCH!
"I got you now," Kaorinite said, as she tightens her grip on Shin Sailor Moon.
"You do, huh?" the Moon Princess replied.
"Yeah, I DO, you nitwit!"
"Just wanted make sure," Shin Sailor Moon said, as she grabs a bunch of Kaorinite hair, plants her footing firmly on the ground, and then yanks the Death Buster off her feet.
"Ulp!" Kaorinite said, as she is pulled off her feet. "Ah! My hair-!"
Shin Sailor Moon slings Kaorinite into a nearby tree.
KRACK!
"Ahhhhh!" Kaorinite screamed, as her hair automatically returns to its normal length. She falls to the ground in a broken heap, even as she coughs violently. She looks up to see her opponent walk up to her.
"To answer your question, I fought gods and monsters BEFORE I became a goddess, and never by choice," Shin Sailor Moon said. "I have been captured, tortured and assaulted relentlessly, all because I wanted to help a man achieve his freedom from a bond to a god who wanted to use him for his own gain. You? You have power to be sure, and a bit of skill in fighting, and you have a brilliant mind…"
Pause.
"Unfortunately for you, I have two thousands worth of experiences to overcome most things in the Universe, including YOU," Shin Sailor Moon said, as she points her Blade of Redemption at Kaorinite. "Do you wish to take a chance with me, when the odds are not decidedly in your favor?"
Kaorinite looks at her foe with hatred, but, internally, there was a look in Shin Sailor Moon's eyes that gave her pause…
"Hey!" yelled a familiar voice.
All eyes turned to the source of the voice…
"Tuxedo Mask?" Shin Sailor Moon said in surprise.
"I defeated your precious Tuxedo Mask!" Cencinetia chortled, as she taps the encased Tuxedo Mask, suspended in clear crystal.
"Ha!" Kaorinite sneered, as she suddenly gets up, and leaps over the Moon Princess, in order to be by her daimon's side…
"It looks like the tables have been turned," Kaorinite said. "I have the upper hand now."
"State your terms, witch," Shin Sailor Moon said.
"Ah, ah, ah, none of the sass," Kaorinite said, as she wagged her left index finger. "I should kill your precious Tuxedo Mask for what you have done to me and the Death Busters, but I do want something from you."
"And what's that?" Shin Sailor Moon said.
"I want your 'star seed', of course," Kaorinite said. "It may not be pure, considering your violent tendencies, but I bet it is a potent source of power in which my organization can use."
Shin Sailor Moon squint her eyes, but says nothing.
"We will make the trade on top of Tokyo Tower, tonight at midnight," Kaorinite said. "Don't be late…or else."
And, with that Kaorinite and her daimon disappears with the captured Tuxedo Mask.
For a long time, Shin Sailor Moon simply stared at the spot her enemies and her beloved had disappeared to...
"Ahhhh!" Shin Sailor Moon cried in anguish, as she collapsed in a crying heap. "No…Mamoru…no…"
A short while later, back at the Cherry Hill Temple…
"…It's my fault," Usag-kami said, as she stared at the rising moon, as the Inner Scouts listened to what had happened. "My arrogance and carelessness may have had cost Mamoru' life. Certainly, the rest of the people in my life are in danger because of me…"
The Inner Sailors looked at each other for a quick moment. Earlier, Ami had told the others about what she has been learning about their friend's adventures in Ancient Greece, thanks to a visit to a visiting Greek Antiquities exhibit at a local museum.
"I should have never returned home," Usagi-kami said. "I should have stayed on Mount Olympus, and simply make sure that there was someone else who could have led the Sailor Scouts."
"Usagi?" Rei said, as she stepped forth.
"Yes?"
"We understand."
"Huh?" Usagi said, as she turned to face her friends.
"We know that you want to do things yourself because you don't want others to face dangers and torment brought on by evil people," Luna said.
"I don't understand," Usagi-kami said.
"We know that evil dudes wanted to kill you or have their way with you," Minako said with a shiver.
"But we also know that you took great risks in order to protect a friend from himself and from his loved ones," Makoto said.
"So, you know about the work that 'Karl Ratos' is doing?" Usagi-kami asked Ami.
"I…I wanted to know more about your past, in order for us to figure out how to best deal with you," Ami said, as she goes to hug Usagi-kami. "We're sorry for not being there for you, Usagi."
"Th-thanks?" Usagi-kami said in surprise.
"Just know that we have your back," Makoto said.
"Yeah!" Minako replied.
"But, I'm still won't worship you, Meatball Head," Rei said with a smile.
"Humph," Usagi-kami said with a smile.
"Now that we have that out of the way, what should we do, Princess?" Artemis asked.
"I have an idea," Usagi-kami said. "But, you guys have to trust me on this."
The Inner Scouts looked at each other, and then nods their heads in collective agreement.
"Good. Now, here's what we are going to do…"
A short time later…
"Now, turn it on," said the racer Haruka Tenoh, as she continued to check her sports car in her rented garage.
"Sure," said Michiru Kaioh, as she turned on the car of her "special friend".
VROOOM!
"There, all done," Haruka said, as she listens to the sound of her vehicle. "It's purring like a kitten…"
Haruka closes the hood of her car…
BLAM!
"Hello," Usagi-kami said, as she suddenly stood there in the garage near Haruka's car.
"Huh?" Haruka said, as she suddenly jumps back.
"You!" Michiru said, as she moved back.
"What do want?" Haruka said, as she braced for a fight.
"I need your help," Usagi-kami said, as she touched Haruka's car, causing it to shut down on its own.
"What did you do-?"
"I'm a goddess, remember?"
"A goddess who kicked both of our butts," Michiru said.
"Okay, I'm a war goddess," Usagi-kami said. "But, if I recall, you guys attacked me, first."
"Well, okay, you have a point," Haruka said, as she begins to put away her tools. "Again, what do you want?"
"Again, I need your help," Usagi-kami said. "My boyfriend was kidnapped by a Death Buster witch and her daimon, and now wants to trade his life for my godhood, in the form of my 'star seed'."
"Sounds like a personal problem to me-"
"Haruka, wait," Michiru said. "Go on."
"We both know that a pure star seed is being sought by both you two and the Death Busters. For what, I don't know. But I do know that you two having this star seed is less problematic than if the Death Busters have it. Now, due to what I am, I know my star seed is worthless to either you two or to the Death Busters, but I know that the Kaorinite witch wants my power for her own designs…"
Pause.
"I am going to give you my power to hold for me, so that, at the very least, that witch does not have it, if she manages to prevail," Usagi-kami said.
"You are going to trust us…with that?" Haruka said.
"But, won't you die without it?" Michiru asked.
"If I was mortal, yes," Usagi-kami said. "But, I can live without it for a short time, with some help."
"Okay, then why not use your friends' help?" Haruka asked.
"Because, they won't risk my life in this way," Usagi-kami said. "I need to count on someone who isn't obligated to me or to a friendship that doesn't exist between us…"
Pause.
"Please, can you help me?" Usagi-kami asked.
Haruka and Michiru turned to look at each other, and then at Usagi-kami.
"Okay, tell us what needs to be done," Michiru asked.
Usagi-kami smiled in reply.
Tbc.