Ranma of Grayskull

by Dani Yanega

Ranma breaks all engagements, at the announcement Happosai gets is final revenge and sends Ranma to Castle Grayskull using ancient magic. Ranma has a new destiny and a new love. This fic has some very Dark spots

25. Chapter 25

Ranma 1/2:

Ranma of Grayskull

Crossover: Masters of the Universe

By: Dani Yanega

(Dani: Legend is listed in Profile. My profile is also where I will address specific questions or issues that readers ask about.

I do not own many of the Characters in this story though some are mine all the KNOWN characters belong to those who originally created them. Thxs.

Please also NOTE I write Alternate Universe (AU) stories whether they are crossover or not. The AU applies to ALL characters. Thus this will make them OOC to the original Story and I like it that way. So if you plan to comment that Akane is not like that sorry I write her like I like to. This goes for all the characters it makes the story more fun for me to write that way. Got to have some antagonist and some friends :D)

Chapter Twenty Five

Maldar was growing angrier two of his ships destroyed Horde World. He knew his brother was behind this he had gotten to some of his crew. He headed toward his throne on the bridge he plans to find the culprits and destroy them in the most painful way he could devise. As he neared the bridge the alarms went off. The bright white lights where dark red as his crew moved to their stations quickly. All had bowed to their King as they moved. He entered his throne room and sat down on his throne seeing his viewer up and running.

"REPORT!" He snarled as his technicians worked feverishly trying to contain the problem.

"We are not sure sire, all we know is the central core of the computer is over heating we have been operating the cooling systems but it is not helping. We fear we will need help from the other techs on the other ships to get this under control or this ship will blow up and take more then half the fleet!" Maldar spun and stared at the techs working feverishly.

Maldar turned back to his viewer his face a mask of fear as he cannot control something like this. He made his decision and set it into motion. The techs smirked as Maldar fell for the plan that will set them free. They listened as Maldar began the evacuation of only the warriors on the ship and himself.

"ATTENTION! The ships computer core is over heating the techs will stay behind and save my ship. The techs from the other ships will be sent here to help in this endeavor! LEAVE ALL prisoners! I will head to the Kalcar 4 the rest scatter among the other ships." Maldar rose and with his magic moved to the Kalcar 4 ship the techs were tempted to start cheering but they knew he was monitoring.

Some of the techs turned as the bridge-throne room began to fill with the small numbers of techs from each ship. They knew what had to be done they also knew thy had to make this threat last until the other ships pulled back from them some of the techs took empty seats at the consoles as the others moved to the main computer core. They worked feverishly and since not of the warriors even Maldar knew anything about the ships computer they knew they could make a huge production of this 'danger'.

Donquar moved to the cells. He was not freeing any prisoners yet and his movement was being watched by Maldar's cameras. Though, he knew he was invisible to them. His job was to send those prisoners that are just as bad as Maldar to the other ships dungeons. This way when the other ships gave them breathing room they could bolt after they ere placed on the other ships.

As he reached the dungeons there were no guards as warriors they were sent to the other ships. Donauar checked the records and found where the prisoners were kept he wanted. He smiled as there were only two. Horde Prime and Hordak! He laughed as Hordak was actually hidden in Horde Prime's cell. Hordak could see the brother he betrayed to the Kalcar car but Prime could not see him. This ought to be fun he thought as he began to link the two together and get them ready for the signal to transport. It was not a long wait.

Donquar linked ot the main viewer to see what was going on. He smiled as one all the warriors were gone the others ships moved off in opposite directions but still within the nebulas. Though, he was surprised not very far. He was sure the techs told him if the ship blew up he would loose more then half his vessels. Then the ships began to glow as they clustered together in smaller groups and raised their shields to protect themselves. He smiled then it faded as he quickly moved Prime and Hordak to one of the Kalcar clusters that had not yet erupted with the shielding.

When the transport was completed, the ship he sent them to did not notice the two extra visitors and the shields went up. He sent the message the Horde had left the ship and with that they techs steered their ship from the nebulas at the fastest speed they could get without warming up first. The minute they were freed from the spheres they went into action. The freezing nebulas gases solidified around the clusters of ships as the sphers moved in closer to fill the gap left the Maldar's lead ship.

Once the ships were frozen, though because of the shielding the actual ships were not touched by the freezing. The shields protected them. This worked better for the attackers. The sent the plasma around the clusters. They had locked ships away from each other. The techs moved the ship toward Etheria to let off Donquar and to get help to go back home.

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Duncan, Teela, Jun, and Akira worked quickly as the ship of techs moved from the clusters of Maldar's ships. Once the ship passed the line of spheres they released the freezing shield. It worked even better as far as the twins were concerned. If they were kept in these smaller clusters they could not utilize their ships powers to break free. As the shields kept the freezing from actually taking the ships it also allowed for a better cell. Then Duncan released the plasma and it surged around the ships. He sated in liquid form and coursed around the shield encasing the clusters of ships into six little prisons.

They then monitored the ship as moved toward Etheria. They twins moved to the mosaic after picking up Meriana and Wolfie, Rose, and Tiger. They disappeared into the spirit energy in the mosaic and a second later found themselves in the throne room of Castle Grayskull. They put Meriana down and she ran to the Sorceress. The Sorceress took them to the door to Etheria holding Meriana. Jun and Akira kissed their daughter. Then each picked up one of the Etherian queens and faded from view. Their chi wings flapped lightly as they flue across the span of land to Whispering Wood.

Once inside they reappeared and waved good by to Meriana and the Sorceress then moved toward the rebel encampment. As they flew in to the rebel camp they put down Frosta and Castaspella. As the queens linked their communicators the twins linked theirs to the queens and all parties came on line.

"Duncan we are on Etheria how far is the ship and what is the status of the clusters." Those that did not know what was happening was perplexed by the term clusters as an image inside the nebulas appeared.

"The plasma just sealed the ships inside their own shields. It seemed the plasma absorbed into the ice sield though it did not melt it. It has made a stronger cocoon. I think because they broke into those small clusters to utilized their shields as a multi layered shielding it helped the plasma do that. I will have a wonderful time studying the phenomena as it might prove useful." He told his friends and pupils as his daughter giggled.

"The escaped ship will be over Whispering Wood soon. I am having them drip Donquar off at these coordinates. So you can meet him. Don't forget there are still Kalcar on the planet so once they find they cannot get help from Maldar they may make an all out push to take over so they can free their king." Duncan told them as they nodded.

"I have sent the coordinates of a very small Wormhole but their one ship should be able to use to get home. They have just entered Etherian orbit." Duncan told his audience.

"The Mysitc Warriors are waiting at the the drop off point for Donquar." Frosta told the inventor of King Randor.

"Ok he has been teleported down. The ship is now leaving. I hope they have good luck under the new regime of their world." Duncan said, as they stayed connected as to make sure Donquar.

"You do know as a wizard I can fly on my own!" A perturbed voice filtered into the rebel camp as the linked leaders chuckled as did the Amazons.

"Your still to slow! Even at our slowest speed we are faster then you!" The male voice of Jun replied.

"HUMPHT! I doubt that very much." The voice seemed insulted which made everyone start to laugh as they turned to see the twins carrying a struggling Donquar into the rebel camp.

"He has arrived we will escort him to Brightmoon to his sister." Frosta told the leanders as they broke communications. Casta and Frosta came up as the two Takashis sat Donquar down they handed them their communicators.

Donquar watched as the two slipped them into a small subspace pocket for holding them. His eyes narrowed as he opened his magical senses to see how they did that. The leaders then turned to Donquar as if waiting for something then he remembered he had not been properly introduced to them. He smiled and bowed to the group.

"I am Donqaur my home was in the Fire Mountains. Maldar destroyed my home but hopefully not to badly." He said as he straightened.

"I amd Queen Castsapella of Mystacor, this is Queen Frosta of the Kingdoms of Snow. Your ride here are the Mystic Warriors Jun and Akira Takashi they are twins. This is Glimmer your niece that is Bo, Kowl, Madame Razz, and broom they are leaders of the fighting forces." Casta finished as they all bowed to the king of Fire Mountains.

"These are warriors from earth who have come to help us! These are one of the elders of the seven Amazon tribes the very shapely warriors are Amazons. This gentleman is Akaydo Morboka, the sister clan of the Takashi clan. They are what are called ninja and though you cannot see them there are over fifty of them hidden in the shadows." Frosta continued and they were about to start off when a deep male voice stopped them.

"How about us!?" They all turned and smiled as He-Man, She-Ra, Swiftwind, and Battlecat stood there.

"When did you guys get here?" Jun asked as he and Akire went to the other twins, as they greeted them as friends and even Jun hugged them.

"Just about when you introduced Akaydo." She-Ra giggled as they moved toward Donquar.

"King Donquar of the Fire Mountains this is He-Man and She-Ra guardians of Grayskull they help us fight for our right to live!" Glimmer said as the warriors bowed.

"These are there friends and fighting companions Battlecat and Swiftwind." Glimmer continued as the two animals came up, Donquar looked uncertain at Battlecat as he came and sniffed him.

"He smells like Kalcar!" The big cat growled at the wizard.

"That is because he was Maldar's prisoner. Though if I am not mistaken your magical abilities where were vastly different then Maldar's kept you alive." Jun said as he looked at the wizard.

"Humpht!" Battlecat said as he moved next to He-Man and She-Ra.

As they prepared to leave the Mystic Warriors turned to head back to Grayskull. Donqaur stopped and turned and stared in confusion. He then called to the warriors his face confused, as he wanted to get to know them better. They are a phrophacey he had long ago studied but like most people he figured they could be just one person fi they right person was found. He knew at first there was only one and he wanted to know why there were now two.

"Are you not coming to Brightmoon with us?" Donquar asked as he stared at them sadly.

"No!" They both said as they moved through the trees and disappeared withing seconds leaving a shocked and stunned king.

"Oooo, they do move faster then me!" He said as those around him chuckled.

He was about to ask them why when they all turned and headed toward Rrightmoon. He tired to get more information but no one would tell him. After the White Wizard, they did not trust him until he proved himself. Though, they felt he since Whisper Wood allowed him in he was definitely not Kalcar. He followed the group his head bowed slightly as he thought. He wondered why they Mystic Warriors would not go to Brightmoon. Everyone loved Angella it was a conundrum he needed to figure out.

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Akira and Jun entered Grayskull and scooped up their daughter as they headed back to the throne woom. They smiled as there was snacks, tea, and milk for Meriana waiting for them. They sat and told about Donquar and tht he lived and ruled in the Fire Mountains. The Kalcar destroyed his home and took him hostage. Though, Maldar kept his as an advisor as his magic was strong and different from his. They sat and discussed what was next. They asked if the techs and prisoners made it through the Wormhole.

"Not yet but most of the prisoners were Etherian and were left by Whispering Wood. Those that were not of Etheria asked to move there as they did not want to go back to Kalcar! The leaders agreed and they are now in Whispering Wood." The Sorceress told them as Meriana played at stealing their half eaten cookies. She then got down from her mother's lap and rand to the mosaic and played with the stuffed animals the Sorceress made for her and the ones she was allowed to bring with her.

"I noticed that you cast the iron wear spell on everything in your home include the castle. Yet the protection is only on the items inside and out.' The Sorceress finally had some private time to talk to them.

"Yeah it protects her and us. We did not protect the castle, as the protection spell would not attach to it. So, we did all the painting and the tapestries. We are still looking for a protection spell as good as yours that will adhere to the castle. Then once we find one we will merge them together." Jun told her with a warm smile.

"I will help you look and when I find something we can get together and see which will work the best." The Sorceress loved doing this with her friends she was learning to make stronger spells and spells she wanted with components she needed.

In learning to merge them, she did not have to create them, which were a longer, a much longer process and not always guaranteed. As she was learning this she took notes so the following Sorceresses had the same ability if they chose to learn it. Jun and Akira was also helping her with her notes. They talked and enjoyed their hot tea and treats as Meriana played happily by the mosaic. Though because of the shield spell she could not activate the spirit whip nore could spirits come into Grayskull without the Sorceress or Barac's permission.

As it got late the little family planned to get ready to leave. They kissed and hugged the Sorceress goodbye. They picked up Meriana, Wolfie, Rose, and Tiger to go home as Meriana and Akira put away the ones the Sorceress keep there for her. They finished and before going home Jun turned and smiled mischievously at the Sorceress.

"Are you and Barac coming to breakfast tomorrow? We are doing omelets, pull apart bread, with fresh fruit, and hash browns." Jun said tempting her with the meal.

"*SIGH* Yes I will be there about eight? You know because of all this good food I am eating I have gaind nearly ten pounds!" She told them with a frown.

"Really you should not be gaining weight unless you are not practicing like you should. You better come at four o'clock and join us for practice." Akira said with an evil grin that was more mischievous the evil.

"*GROAN* Me and my big mouth!" They all started laughing and the little family went home.

As they faded the Sorceress slumped into her throne. It was almost like they had not left but she was alone again. The fact they all came and went between the castles made it easier for her and Barac. They loved the energy the three of them brought and the fun they all had together. She started to rise but did not feel like moving. When she felt a light touch she turned to see Barac a hand shaped chi arm on her shoulder.

"That is hard to get use you Barac but you have learned it well and now ththe tendrials are looking more andm ore like arms and hands." The Sorceress said as Barac smiled happily and nodded.

"So, are we going at four or eight?" Barac asked her as she sighed and smiled impishly at her friend.

"While four of course then I can learn to make the omelets for us." She said with a giggle as she rose to clean up but the twins had already done that so she went to start looking for a protection spell that will work the crystal quartz castle.

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Akane sat at the table this was her private session with the therapist. These are the ones were he showed her how she looked to others. She both hated it and was fascinated by it. She also began to become detached to the people on the video. It allowed her to truly see what she had been allowed to do without trying to rewrite it to Ranma's fault. It took a lot of agreements with the therapist on that. Especially since Ranma was not there. As her mentality began to become altered she started writing letters to her sisters. She never mailed them she just wanted to get out what she had learned and apologize for her behavior.

The therapist was proud of her taking responsibility for her part in her father's scheme but he would not let her take all the blame. She frowned as she still fell into her old ways then she rereads her letters to her sisters and remembers the way things really happened. The doctor had sent her journals if she could use so if she did not want to lose loose leaf paper. She wasn't sure she wanted to do that then he would want to see it. She kept writing her letters until she decided. She instead opted to put her feelings on her changes and what she was learning about herself and her family dynamics and she did not like it one bit. The videos showed her true purpose in her family and she was not happy.

So she used her journals in relationship with what she was learning and how she felt she was changing her anger at her father and her fast growing hatred of him. The letters to her sisters will be what she wants them to know and how sorry she was for behaving the way she had. As she put away her letters she had not decided whether or not to send them but she kept writing to them. She giggled as she realized by the time she was done they would be each be the length of a novel.

"Good morning Akane. We are going over the video related to you and Ranma. I fear this was not your fathr alone on this one but you and his father are just as equals in blame of his treatment." He watched as Akane stiffened then relaxed as she hung her head.

"You were about to say something what was it?" The doctor asked her as she hung her head to hide her shame.

"That my and his father gave hm to me and I could do what ever I wanted to do to him!" Akane spoke softly as she tried not to cry.

"Then don't you think he deserves a letter as well?" The doctor asked not knowing what she was saying in the letters to her sisters but he knew a little as she had talked about it.

"Yes I guess he does." Akane said as she needed to get more paper.

Akane jumped slightly as a case of paper was placed on the table in front of her along with a twin pack of mechanical pencils, extra led, and erasers. She looked at him confused and he smiled at her. She opened her mouth to ask him about the suppiels when he held up his hand to stop her. He leaned forward and she smiled at her.

"Your uncle Daisuke sent them to you. He also sent that case of journals to you. So let me know whn your getting low on either and he will send you a new supply. He also wondered if you would mind him coming to a family session he wahts to tell you all bout your mother. The Kimiko he knew." Akane sat up shocked then her eyes lit up with excitement and she nodded.

"I will talk with Kasumi and Nabiki though I am sure they will want to hear about your mother." The doctor said as he wrote down notes.

"Now let's get started shall we!?" He turned off the lights and started the next installment of the making of a bully, brat, and killer.

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Cologne entered her home Shampoo was being dragged behind her by Parfume and Dowel. She kept her seat on the council but the council did not resend her status when away from the villages. She was still just a warrior. Shampoo on the other hand as one step away of being redunked in the Spring of Drowned Kitten'. Her attempt to attack the elders cost her plenty. She was no long in line t be her heir and inwardly Cologne wa both saddened and happy. Her antics and refusal to follow orders made her, a rogue cannon so to speak the council did not need. They did say they might consider an heir if she shows she is willing to change.

To show their faith that her granddaughter can change Cologne can still trai her but the others before came first. The two Amazons sat Shampoo roughly into a chair. They turned to the elder who smiled at them and nodded. They then left as Cologne turned to her granddaughter her rage nearly broke through her control she was so angry. Shempoo had the decency to look guilty.

"You have shamed me and our family! You lied to me to help you keep a man not yours to have! I should allow the marriage between you and Mousse but he deserves better then you!" Cologne walked away to her bedroom she had a lot to think about.

The first is does she still want Shampoo as her heir. The second was does she really want her seat back. She could still be matriarch and move the seat to Champaign but then Lip Balm might try and take it from her sister. She decided to wait until Champaign was more trained. She talked with her sister after the meeting. She told her she alone would sit with her at the council table and she would allow her to give her opinion if she wished. She needed to learn to think of the tribe first and what would happen to the family second. She also told her that some elders still have a hard time with that part of being an elder.

She sighed, as she was able to get them to let her keep her chair. She was happy she found that obscure law it was lame but it was still in effect. That was the eldest Lan in the line chosen as Elder must always sit on the council until she decides to step down or passes. So, the next Lan would be her sister since Shampoo was removed as heir. It was a stupid law put there by the princess that was responsible for the Outsider laws. She however, woul never allow this happen again.

Then there was that law that if she as current elder was forced to step down that the tribe would loose the rule by council and it would revert back to Royalty Rule again another law slipped in by her ancestor. At the moment she was glad it was there. But at the next Council meeting she planned to remove both if the others families did not have the same protection then neither should she. Besides they needed to be able to get rid of a really corrupted Elder if need be. She might instead of getting rid of the law altering it to better suit the current environment of the villages.

Cologne got up from her bed, sat at her desk, and began to write changes to both laws. Laws made to protect the current families on the council to a point. This would make sure the council serves the villages and not themselves or families. She wrote long into the night and only stopped when she heard the knock on her door and Shampoo's voice on the other side.

"=Grandmother aunt Champaign is here to see you?=" She could hear the anger in her granddaughter's voice.

"=Good sit her at the dining table and serve her some tea. Start breakfast she will be eating with us. Oh and Shampoo she is the new Lan elder in training so treat her with respect!=" Cologne warned her granddaughter the last part of her sentence a low but loud growl.

"=Yes grandmother!=" Shampoo moved from the door, Cologne heard her granddaughter talk with her aunt as she finished what she was doing.

Cologne rose took extra paper with her and another pen and left her room. She sat at the table as Shampoo served her grandmother and aunt the morning meal. She sat down and ate as well. Then when they were done she cleared the table and cleaned up. She returned with more tea and took a seat as she was till allowed t learn and she planned to make sure she would be the best suited to follow her grandmother as Elder.

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Akira and Jun went to Grayskull with Meriana. They were summoned to Etheria as the Kalcar was attacking. Thought Maldar was still behind plasma ice shields those still on Etheria were attacking. They kissed the Sorceress and Meriana goodbye and faded into invisibility. They did not have time to get Mousse but if they needed him they would go gthrough the spirit realm. They then flew into Whispering Wood. They rematerialized to all the Sorceress to see they made it. Then took of toward Brightmoon as that was where the fighting was taking place.

They entered the rebel compound and stopped as all the rebels were there. Their friends looked up and stared at them with warm smiles but confusion. Frosta, Castspella, Glimmer and Bo came up to them happy to see their friends but confused like the rest of the rebels.

"Jun? Akira? What are you doing here?" Jun and Akira landed and disbursed their wings.

"We got a message that Brightmoon was under attack from the Kalcar still on the planet!" Jun said as his face became angry.

"There is no attack let's go and check just in case it just started." They all moved toward Brightmoon as some of the rebels followed then they could send back a runner to get the others.

They moved quickly toward the exit to Brightmoon. As they reached, it there was nothing. Akira stopped an angry Glimmer from moving toward her home. As she and Jun felt something was off. They told them to stay put they needed to check inside the castle. Instead of disappearing they faded into a small rift. They then moved first to their mother's home and pulled Mousse into the spirit realm leaving a note as to where he went.

They returned and moved slowly through the Brightmoon castle they found the Kin and Queen sitting silently on the throne as they wee surrounded by a dozen Kalcar soldiers. The rest of the court was on the floor around the walls with more soldiers another three-dozen guarding them. They then moved quickly through the castle and found thee were at least three platoons of Kalcar soldiers in the castle. There were also ten generals.

{We need to distract the warriors so we can get the innocents out of the castle. While taking back Brightmoon.} Jun thought to Akira who nodded then jumped as Mousse laid a hand on their shoulder.

"I can't read your thoughts but what about the spirits of your creations and the He-Mans and She-Ras? Can you open rifts large enough that they can all get through at the same time in different locations to free the prisoners?" Mousse whispered so low the twins almost missed all he said.

"You don't need to whisper that low Mousse but that is a good idea. What do you think sis?" Jun asked as she looked through the veil between the living and the dead.

"Well I think you need another Spirit Weaver!" The whispered voice of Nodoka came behind them. I stopped by the valley on my way here and they think Mousse might have something. " Nodoka continued as her children smiled at her.

"The problem is how to do it so they don't notice until everyone is in place and we can protect the people." Akira whispered as Nova moved forward.

{I MUST USE TELEPATHY PLEASE TELL THE OTHERS JUN WHAT I AM SAYING. IF WE ALL GO THROUGH THE RIFTS YOU TWO AND, YOUR MOTHER OPEN BUT STAY AS MIST AND TAKE UP HIDING WHERE WE WON'T BE NOTICED. WE CAN GET SYNCED AND ATTACK AT ONCE. YOU WITH YOUR TECHNIQUE TO HIDE YOURSELF CAN SLIP IN AND CAST PROTECTION SPELLS ON ALL THE PRISONERS. IT SEEMS THEY ARE KEEPING THEM IN THE THRONE ROOM TO BETTER CONTROL THEM. ONCE YOU HAVE DONE THAT THEN YOU GIVE THE SIGNAL AND WE ATTACK. ONCE WE START YOU LET IN THE REBELS AND WE END THIS TODAY!} Nova finished as all the spirit warriors nodded as did the living ones.

"Ok mom you can protect Mousse in here until the battle starts then slikp in and start fighting." Akira told her mother who was a bit perturbed but agreed as Mousse was a living beacon to the spirits.

"When the battle starts what do you want us to do?" Nodoka asked as both Jun and Akira smiled with an evil smile.

"Well mom aren't you a Hidden Weapons student?" Jun asked as Mousse answered for her.

"Actually she is much like you and Akira she learns quickly. She is not a grandmaster but she is a master. As I am a master of her families art." Mousse whispered as he, liked being considered a valid martial artist by his cousins.

"Then you two are the best for taking out the ten generals. Have you two been practicing Ryoga's technique?" Jun asked them and they nodded as they grinned evilly.

"Alright son we know what you want the generals will not leave that room!" Nodoka said as she and Mousse moved to the room where the generals were after learning the signal to attack.

As she went she and her twins opened the needed rifts that will allow the spirit fighters through. This time in include Jagar and Karamer as well! Please some of the other previous Sorceresses. Though they could not fight as their magic was linked to Grayskull but since Brightmoon does that for Angella and Glimmer they might be able to tap into that as well as their spirit energy. The twins disappeared and slipped into the throne room this time their telepathy was used.

{Ok lets get the people under guard and do those at the thrones last.} Jun told his sister as he figured as Angella and Micca might not want themselves under a protection spell as it might interfere with Angella's magic.

{Ok are we going to tell them we are there?} Akira asked as she moved to one side of the room as Jun moved to the other.

{I think we have to unless our protection spell blocks Angella from using her magic and getting the power she needs from Brightmoon.} Jun told her as they started casting protection spells that encased about a dozen at a time.

They then moved to the throne and stood behind the King and Queen. They breathed heavily in their ears which got their attention but they did not show it. The twins whispered softly tell them their people were under protection spells and they were the last here at the throne. They asked the to nod or shake their heads slightly at the next questions. Did they want to have a protection spell? If Angella was under one could she still tap the magic of Brightmoon?

The two nodded at both, that was all the twins needed. Micca and Angella got separate protection spells then the twins covered the last six people at the throne under the spells. The twins went to the rift they came through and sent the spirit light through it as the signal. Once they happened they started receiving signals back the battle had started. Jun was at the entryway to the castle when the doors burst opened and the rebel fighters ran in and attacked. The solders guarding the prisoners rose their weapons over the frightened captives. But when their weapons bounced off the shields they turned and fought. They would worry about what went wrong later.

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The queen and king watched as the castle doors were thrown open by an invisible hand. They saw as the Kalcar attacked the prisoners and were stopped by bright yellow orange lights. They were then attacked as were the six people with them included Herleda but again the weapons bounced off the shields. Micca rose, drew his sword, and began to fight his and Angella's attacker as she flapped her wings and rose above the fighting. Her magical blasts began to rain down on Kalcar with retribution!

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The rebels ran into the castle their shouts drawing the attention of the Kalcar. As over them flew She-Ra and Swiftwind. While her brother He-Man and Battlecat charged into the fray. The two Grayskull guardians fought viscously though not leathally. If one of Angella's blast went astray they wold use the flats of their swords to redirect it to a Kalcar warrior. The fighters could hear battles deep in Brightmoon and some tried to go help but there were to many Kalcar to get through. The screams of dieing filled the castle as the booming roar of Nova rattled the walls of the castle.

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Akira and Jun appeared over the battle the smiled as they spotted their sister clan fighting in full sight and hiden in shadow. They signaled to some to follow them as they went deeper into the castle leading them and some of the Amazons to attack the Kalcar where they were hiding. The heard the battles where the enemy fought with the spirit warriors and as they found those battles they split off and joined them. The others continued to follow the Mystic Warriors, as there was one battle that they wanted to get to. They lost much of their warriors as they split to help the spirit warriors.

The remaining burst through the last door to find their mother, Mousse, Jagar, and Karamer battling the generals. Many of them were fighting with throwing stars in their arms but they could not pierce the armor. Akira and Jun wondered why they did not use Ryoga's technique. Then a yellow bandana with black spins landed on several of the generals breast plates and sank deep but they had no wounds.

{Their armor must be very thick. Do you think we should help them lighten their load? I mean it is awfully heavy and hot!} Akira said as her Neko-Claws appeared!

{Oh yes I agree whole heartedly, sister!} Jun thought back as his Neko-Claws made an appearance.

The two Mystic Warrior charged ahead their ki claws shimmering red. As they swiped the thicker armor of the generals and probably Maldar began to fall away in to pieces. They were correct it was specially designed to be thicker and give them more protection until they got through with it. The generals stared in disbelieve as chunks of their armor laid at their feet as the two Mystic Warriors sliced away their armor.

Then the screams of the Kalcar generals began as throwing stars were thrown again and this time they caused damage. Though, it did not take long for them to end the battle as suddenly four sets of chains were wrapping up two or three generals at the same time. These chains were the ones Mousse saved for Ranma when he fought him. They battle was finally over for now. They Amazons took charge of the generals and led them back to the throne room. Jun and Akira moved into the spirit realm followed by the spirit warriors. They spread out searching the surrounding area for any hidden warriors and found them.

Jagar sent a telepathic signal to the spirit fighters who told the living warriors. They all swarmed outside as the remaining force of the Kalcar moved in to destroy the rebels and Brightmoon. They however were not prepare for the sudden influx of blasts of ice, acid, lightening, and fire those with poison gas did not use their breaths they instead used their dragon magic. The Mystic Warriors flew up to Firestar and hugged him tightly around his neck.

"AND YOU ARE!?" Firestar asked of Jun.

"HE IS THE TRUE FORM OF RANMA AND HAS ALL THE TRAINING AND POWERS OF HIS SISTER AKIRA. HE IS JUN! WELCOME OLD FRIEND I AM GLAD TO FIGHT ONE MORE TIME WITH YOU!" Firestar turned and saw the spirit of Nova behind him.

Akira flew onto Firestar's back as Jun took the back of Nova. As their mother and Mousse each claimed another dragon after asking permission and receiving it. They tehn led the thirty other dragons into battle against the remain Kalcar on Etheria.

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The battle was long and devastating for the Kalcar and the rebels as well. Jun and Akira opened the rift in side the pocket they created it for. This allowed the spirit warriors inside to come outside and fight when they finished. And as Jun and Akira moved around the battlefield they were not bound to a small area. They fought using their Mystic powers to the best possibilities. As the dragons flew in and out of the warriors when the nosie of tanks could be heard some of the dragons peeled off and went after them Donquar flew with them. One dragon a blue allowed him to ride his back and together they started destroying the incoming tanks before any more rebels were injured.

Suddenly other blasts were raining down on the tanks and it was due to Anella she was still shielded as Micca led the castle guards out of the Brightmoon and into battle, his shield glowing brightly. The Amazons, cursed fighters, and Ninja were the most aggressive of the battle. This was war and allowing an enemy such as the Kalcar to survive it would only be a matter of time before they were gain new fighters and start all over again.

The battle moved into the night as the rebels fought to free their homes and families, then Daquar was returned so was many of the villagers Maldar kept for him to 'play' with. They the returned families could not fight but they stayed near the trees of Whispering Wood and would run out and grab wounded warriors and drag them back into the protection of the trees. They would then tend their wounds and prepare them either to fight again or sit out the rest of the battle. Those returned from Maldar's ship kept the fires going and retrieved water for the fighters to get water as they ran into the woods grabbed a bite and a drink then ran out to battle again. The freed Etherians kept the food cooking as they had several deer roasting.

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As Angella began to leave the castle, she separated the protecting spell around her courtiers to allow them to move freely and still be protected. They took this advantage and as with those returned from Maldar's ship ran out and helped injured fighters into the castle for medical attention. Minuet would press pressure points to slow the los of blood and speed healing of the wounded. Then someone from the castle or Whispering Wood would take them to safety from the battlefield. Her job was a healer but she was not needed in that capacity. There were healers in the castle and in the woods. She and the other Amazon healers did however try to get to them to slow the loss of blood and speed up their healing. The Amazon healers would also protect the wounded from the Kalcar soldiers that wanted to finish the job.

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Donquar and the dragons did not take long removing the threat of the tanks. Angella helped but most were already taken care of as she headed toward her brother on a blue she asked permission of a white dragon for a ride. He granted her request and as they returned to the main battle, She was over expending her magic and energy quickly since she was outside her castle. It was with dragon breaths and magic flowing from the reinforcements of the last of the dragons.

She tried to get the white to fly near Akira on Firestar or Jun on Nova. The dragon however knew what had happened. Nova may be dead but he visits his family in their dreams. He allowed Angella to ride as he had seen she was getting tired and they needed her skill and magic. Each time she tried to move him to Nova or Firestar he moved toward the blue dragon instead. This made her angry but she could not say anything as it was a battle and the dragon went where he was needed. She did not know they knew what had happened with Meriana.

"Sister, are you alright?" Donquar asked as the whit moved toward the blue he was on, he noticed the two dragons seemed distracted and knew they were communicating telepathically.

"Just a bit tired, thanks to this dragon though I can save my strength and fight without having to fly." She said as she looked around the battlefield and saw the battle and hopefully the war was almost over.

Angella noticed that the dragons prevented Kalcar from leaving the battle. They also watched for any more sneak attacks or influx of war machines. The ones that held the castle was now the prisoners she needed to get them off the planet but how. Maybe they slip them into the imprisoned ships in space. She would check with the Mystic Warriors. She veered off from her brother as she moved for a small group of rebels under attack by some of the Kalcar soldiers. This time the white dragon allowed her to lead him to where he was needed.

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Jun and Nova swooped in over the Kalcar soldiers as they tried to set fire to the Whispering Woods. Bother he and Nova used ice breath attacks that nullified the fire from the tanks that got through. They then took care of the tanks and soldiers. As they moved toward another battle the cheers of the freed prisoners and Twiggets cold be heard from within the trees.

Akira and Firestar swooped down and with fire and lightening breaths they used a plasma stream against a row of ten tanks heading toward Brightmoon where the wounded was being taken for treatment. Akira sensed her and Jun's magic on those coming from the castle. She also felt Angella's magic. She smirke as the queen was able to separate her court while keeping the shield around them. As the tanks exploded they moved on to the where they could do the most good.

Both Jun and Akira noticed Angella trying to force a white dragon to bring her near them. They wondered why the white would not as it flew toward the blue dragon Donqaur was riding. It was then that Firestart told them both that Nova visits the hidden fortress of the dragons. It has a spirit rift but it is not big enough for any spirits to enter thought they might change that as he has told them of the valley they lived in. Firestar also told them how Nova using that small rift entered their dreams and told them of this coming battle. He also told them of Angella's multiple betrayals of Akira and Meriana and when she was finally forced to give the child to Akira, hi told how she was nearly dead. So, the dragons will fight with Angella as they want to save their world too but they would not allow her near the twins.

They moved away from the winged queen and started fighting groups of soldiers that were trying to break into the castle or Whispering Wood. They might not be able to get into the woods but they could still shoot into them and hit the innocents hiding there to help. Akira spotted movement from a ravine not far from the castle. She and Firestar faded under the Umi-Sen-Ken as they flew toward the deep ravine. They found another platoon of Kalcar with more tanks that had not trouble getting up the ravine.

{Well Firestar-Chan shall we make a plasma pool or fire and ice pool?} Akira asked as the dragon snorted at the Chan suffix.

{I think fire and ice this time! It might be interesting to see how the two react! It looks like we dragons have some training to do when this os over!} Firestar teased as Akira tried not to laugh out loud.

They moved to in behind the tanks and let loose with their respective dragon breaths. It was a fascinating endeavor. The fire and ice mingled but never completely merged. Though, it did in some spots. They never reacted to each other as they moved down the line of tanks as Firestar moved over the top of the enemy still releasing his fire as Akira released her ice. When they reached the end of the tanks they turned and saw as an ice and fire, river was left. They flew away expecting the fire and ice river to eventually dissipate. They did not see as Donquar flew in behind them and with the blue dragon cast a spell making it permanent.

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The battle waged on into the next day thought they rebels were tired they were not exhausted as they would take turns hiding in Whispering Wood for rest, food, and drink. They would come out somewhat refreshed as others would take their turn to recuperate. Angella made sure her court and healers allowed the same function. As it had helped tremendously since the Kalcar did not allow their soldiers to rest. The battle was winding down as everytime tanks would show up they would be destroyed by the dragons and those riding them. Two other dragons picked up Frosta and Castaspella as they swooped by them. This gave them the overview they needed and an advantage of attack they lacked.

Castaspella rode a black dragon as Frosta rode a green. They first paid a visit to the ravine and the dragons all deposited their breaths into the magically enhanced river. Akira noticed andthis and Firestar told her that Cerulean and the wizard enchanted the river after they created it. It would now remain as a protection against enemies using the ravine to attack Brightmoon. Akira nodded as she thought of how to get the two spells used. Firestar laughed as those around them shuddered at the dragon's laughter!

The fighters of the Kalcar fought to their last breaths though not wiped out on the planet as there were those that were prisoners in the castle when the battle was over there was no more Kalcar to fight the battle. The dragons flew low to allow their riders to dismount. All but Firestar and Nova. Akira hovered over Casta and Frosta for a moment. She told them what they needed to know and when to do it. They nodded and waved as Firestar went up and flew over the Whispering Wood following Jun and Nova. Angella arrived to late to stop them from leaving.

"Don't worry Angella we know what to do with the Kalcar in Brightmoon. They will contact us when they and Duncan are ready. When they call we bring them to the courtyard where they lost. They will then put them with the rest of the Kalcar and send them into exile." Castaspella said her voice hollow and cold yet there was sadness there as well.

"Oh also the dragons left you a present. That deep ravine was used by the Kalcar they nearly snuck up behind us with more tanks. It is now a river of dragon breaths and your brother and the blue made it permentant." Frosta said as Angella turned to where they were talking.

She opened her mouth in shock as she saw the distinct breaths of the dragons and wondered why they would do that! As it seemed the Mystic Warriors want nothing to do with her and the dragons side with them. The gentle hands on her shoulder caused her to turn and see both Castaspella and Frosta staring at her with a mixture of emotions.

"They care for you and your family Angella but if you do not leave them and Meriana alone you will find yourself at war with not only them but the dragon race as well!" Frosta told the queen as she first looked horrified then slowly nodded she understood.

Angella jumped as two sets of arms went around her. She thought it was Micca and Glimmer. She was only half right it was Micca and Donquar. She leaned into them, as she was tired she wanted to help the child but instead she nearly killed her. She just could not let go of the fact she wanted Meriana to be with an Etherian family. But if she continued she would loose for her kingdom alone the treaty with Eternia, Grayskull warriors, and Mystic Warriors. She nodded and let Micca take her back into the castle the other three watched with sad eyes as Angella seemed devastated as she finally realized the damage she had caused.

"What happened to my sister? She won't tell me but it has to do with the twins that just left!" Donquar asked but the two queens looked at him and then smiled and they left back into Whispering Wood.

Donquar knew they were telling him to ask his sister but she won't tell him. Maybe now she might. He moved off toward the castle he was met by his niece Glimmer as she linked her arm through his and rested her head on his shoulder. She turned and waved to a fanged boy that looked confused and hurt. Donguar redirected his niece toward him for introductions. He was correct the boy though he was her boyfriend. As Glimmer, decided to stay with the boy Donquar moved toward the castle. As she and Ryoga disappeared into Whispering Wood.

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The twins were let off across from the door to Eternia. They stayed on the inside of the trees with them as they waited for Mousse and Nodoka. They did not know if they ere going back via spirit realm or through Grayskull. They talked with Firestar and Nova. Akira asked if Nova had the dragon spell Cerulean used on the dragon breath river. He said he was sure he did. If not he would ask the blue for the spell. That was when Firestar asked his favor.

"CAN YOU CREATE A SPIRIT MIST AROUND OUR HIDDEN GROTTO WHERE WE WILL BE PROTECTED LIKE YOU ARE IN YOUR VALLEY? WE MIGHT ALSO LIKE THE DRAGON BREATH RIVER IF YOU CAN GET ANGELLA'S BROTHER TO SHARE HIS PART OF THE SPELL." Firestar said with a thoughtful look.

"You want to isolate yourselves?" Akira asked as she stared at him and Nova confused.

"YES TO PROTECT FROM OTHER INVADERS BUT WE ALSO WILL WANT A WAY TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE KINGDOMS SO IF WE ARE NEEDED WE CAN HELP!" Firestar realized he made it sound like they did not want to be bothered any longer.

"Well you check with the other dragons and we can at least work on the spirit rift. We will also make sure the spirits know the sam rules apply to you as us. We come and go was we please but we also enter through the mist to thank them for their protection. Also that if you wish guests to visit they have to check them out first." Jun told him with a warm smile.

"THAT IS FINE AND I WILL TALK WITH THE OTHERS. DO YOU THINK KING RANDOR WILL ALLOW US A COMMUNICATOR?" Fire star asked as Jun pulled out one of the extra he had and placed it on Firestar's foreleg.

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Nodoka and Mousse found the twins with the help of Frosta and Castaspella. They wanted to go to Eternia and find out how the twins and Duncan were going to send the Kalcar Prisoners in Angella's dungeons. As they walked with the two new Eternians they learned much about Ranma before and after the spilt. They frowned at Nodoka's part in the twins pain but they knew the two of them needed her in their life and she was not behaving that way now. They found Mousse was an enemy but once they became a part of his family and knew Ranma did not want Shampoo or any fiancées he let his anger drop.

They continued to talk it was Frosta and Castaspella that knew the most about the Mystic Warriors after the split from Etheria. Though, the Sorceress knows it all. Nodoka nodded but she already tried to get information about her son and daughter. The Sorceress will not talk about their private conversations and she had to back off or loose her children altogether. She hoped some day they would answer her questions but for now she was glad to be their mother and grandmother to Meriana.

"Hey pokeys you ready to go to Eternia?" They heard the soprano voice of Akira as they looked up to see her through the trees.

The sped up as they hurried to the edge of Whispering Wood. Akira faded, as they got closer. They stopped at the edge as they waited for the portal to open. Jun had the four link hands in a circle and he placed his hand over his mother's and Castaspella's hands and faded. The other four faded as well. Then they were lifted lightly off the off the ground holding tightly to each other as they floated slowly across the patch of land. Once at the door they entered then once the door was shut they let loose of each other's hands and became visible again.

They could all hear Meriana as she laughed and played with her mother. When the others enteed the throne room Meriana did not know how to go to first. She finally decided on her poppa. She shouted name and ran straight for him. The others were surprised at her speed and advanced jumping skills. Nodoka and Mousse just rolled their eyes. They stepped forward and hugged Meriana as she put her hands around Nodoka's neck and allowed her to take her from her father. She then hugged her aunties as well. They all sat at the dining table as Akira came in with tea, cups, sauxers, and treats.

"King Randor would like a report. Man at Arms will be joining this meeting as will the leaders and Amazon elders. I contacted Lily to let her know. Oh yes you two are in trouble for not telling her and Ukyo you were going to Etheria for the battle. Oh dear I will be, right back more visitors." The Sorceress rose and returned a few moments later with He-Man, She-Ra, Swiftwind, and Battlecat.

"BATTLECAT! SWIFTWIND!" Meriana squirmed free of Nodoka and ran to the animals and hugged them tightly as they nuzzled her gently.

The warriors of Grayskull knelt down and hugged the little girl as she then took their hands and led them back to the table. Their friends were smiling behind cups of tea. Akira rose and disappeared deep into Grayskull and reappeared with another pot of tea, cups, saucers, and more treats. Akira served her friends with a warm smile as they thanked her. They then connected with Randor for the meeting and hopefully good news.

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"So the leaders of the rebellion want the remaining Kalcar removed from Etheria? With their ships imprisoned, I don't know how we would do that. Then they have to get through the shield we erected." King Randor said as he smiled at Meriana and waved at her as she waved to him.

"Well if Queen Angella could play hostess for a couple of more days. I think there was a teleportation spell in a dragon Tome powerful enough to send them up safely through the shield and into the one of the ships." Jun told the king as his daughter climbed in his lap and stole his half eaten cookie.

"What about the ships?" Randor asked as the other leaders knew very little about what they were doing and were right now just listening.

"Well we did find another Wormhole to Kalcar space but it does not seem fair to send them back after the planet freed itself from Maldar and his brother. We did can however create the subspace pocket and move the ships there still encased. There will be nothing there but them and the ships. I do suggest though we create the portal in his universe after all if the planet is now being run by another megalomaniac what better way to stop their coming through then to release Maldar and his ships back into their space." Jun said with an evil grin.

"How will they servive? I mean won't they starve to death?" She-Ra asked not sure she would wish that on anyone.

"No their fuel is endless and since they are not moving their relacators will be able to feed them for thousands of years." Akira told her, as she was worried about that to until Donquar eased her fears.

"I think that is the best this way if this Maldar person escapes the subspace you put him in it is back in his own universe!" King Korindar suggested as only Jun noticed the glare Angella gave him.

"Well we want to create the pocket here then using magic send it to coordinates that move it into his universe. We learned a lot from the probe that got through and several light years from the Wormhole he used is an asteroid belt a quite large on. It is thick with asteroids and should prevent anyone from trying to free him." Akira told them as they nodded not understanding how they can create a pocket here and force it opened somewhere else or move, it elsewhere.

"When can that be done?" Queen Angella asked wanting the soldiers out of her dungeons.

"We will start when we get back to the valley. If the Sorceress agrees would you help find the spells we think we know the books but just in case we are wrong." Akira asked and she nodded her assent.

"Queen Angella can you keep the prisoners for a few days?" King Randdor asked he could see she was not sure.

"I think my sister can do that now that I am freed from the Kalcar I can combine my magic with hers and Glimmers and they won't be going anywhere until you are ready." Donquar put his hand on Angella's shoulder as his pride in her showed in his face.

"We will hurry majesty!" Jun said though he did not like Angella for what she did he was glad she and her brother were close.

"Alright Jun but please keep me posted and if you need help...!" Akira cut her off working hard not to shout her anger at the woman.

"Thank you majesty but I fear there are only one group other then the Sorceress that can help us and they have already done that in this battle." Akira told her as if waiting for her to realize what she ment.

"AAAWWW, yes the dragons." She said with a nod of understanding.

"Duncan when we find the spells we need we will call you with what we think might work to get those prisoners through the shields and to create the subspace pocket we need." Jun said as he hugged his daughter closer to him as she had fallen asleep her head resting on his shoulder.

"All right if you can call me tomorrow and let me know what I might need to do before your ready." Duncan asked as they twins nodded.

"Are there any other questions or concerns?" Randor asked as most of the leaders just listened thought the Amazons looked hungrily at the twins when they mentioned Dragon magic and they had tomes.

"It looks like there are none but I do wish to make a suggestion. You as the ruler of the Valley of the Lost this is actually the first time I have left my Kingdom ever. I would like it very much if I may sign the accord you King Randor and the other rulers have signed as a treaty between themselves and Eternia." King Korindar asked as he would like very much to open his valley for trade.

"I would like that King Korindar Castaspella I will give you and Frosta copies to get King Korindar's signature. You bring back my copy and those there can have him sign their copies if they wish to include him." Randor quickly added the last in case they did not want him a part of the accord.

"I would love that I wish to open the valley to trade with the other kingdoms and mine. I just wish I could figure a way to remove the mist. Though, if any gets lost my people will act as guide back out of the valley. HHHHuummm maybe a magical corridor that could be followed to my palace an open market?

"Will can help with that King Korindar and until we can do that what about setting up an open market outside the valley where booths can be set up by the different kingdoms and where your people can sell their wares or trade for what they want or need." Frosta suggested and was surprised at the wide happy smile on his face.

"Yes that would be wonderful!" The king of the Valley of the Lost said happily.

They set up a meeting with King Korindar and the other rulers in two weeks to work out the details and get the needed signatures. The communications were shut down but Lily and Ukyo. Who glared at Mousse, Nodoka, and the twins. Then they told of what happened, the fact Mousse had to be there because of his curse, and that right now Nodoka could only protect one other living person their anger was easily abated.

"I will tell you what how about when Frosta and Castaspella go back to Etheria we go with them just to show you around, we would like to see their world without some evil moron trying to take what does not belong to him." Jun said and Lily and Ukyo agreed.

"Will you take care of Meriana Sorceress?" Akira asked as Nodoka looked upset.

"Wouldn't you like to take her with us?" Nodoka asked as she wanted to show her around too.

"No mom we don't! Herleda had filled her head with all sorts of lies the biggest is we will get tired of her and bring her back to Angella to get rid of!" Akira did not mean to snap at her mother and her voice softened when she realized she did.

"Oh my! I didn't think it was that bad!" Nodoka said with a broken heart.

"I am sorry mom but each time she sees Angella or hears Herleda's voice she goes into hysterics. The last time we talked with her and her king Herleda was off screen and broke through to tell Angella Meriana's room was ready for her!" Akira's eyes filled with tears as she reached out and gently touched her daughters fire colored hair.

"It took us several days to finally get her to understand she was never going to go back to Etheria and she was our daughter and would stay with us." Jun said as he allowed Akira to take Meriana as when she got upset about what happened it was what she needed.

"Well then let us not go to Brightmoon I am learning some of my Spirit Weapons and I fear I might use them on her." Nodoka said with a deep frown as she moved to sit next to Akira and pulled her and Meriana into her tight embrace.

"I can't believe she is still trying to get you to bring her back to her!?" Castaspella said as she frowned and wanted to figure out what she and the other rulers could do to make her stop.

"We have to honest we don't know if Angella realizes what Herleda did to Meriana when she first had her. Jun and I would like to believe Herleda did all she did on her own and that she is including Angella to prevent reprocutions." Akira said as she sighed heavily as she relaxed into her mother's arms.

"Then I think it is time we found out if Angella is a part of this travesty or not. I think I need to talk with the other elders. I will call them tomorrow." Lily said as she wanted her grandchildren and great granddaughter to be able to visit their friends without the threat of Herleda and Angella over them.

"We would like to know the outcome of what you find out." Frosta said with a frown as she stared at her friend and the child in question.

"I am sure King Randor will want to know as well as the other rulers. There may be a diplomatic way to get her to stop if she was involved or if she was not to get Herleda to stop terrorizing Meriana." She-Ra said as it broker her heart to think Angella was behind what happened to this child and Akira.

"Very well I will let everyone know. Now Nodoka are you and Mousse coming back tonight or in the morning?" Lily asked as she smirked at her daughter giving comfort to her child.

"As much as I would love to stay over we need to return tonight! Don't forget we have that birthday party we have to get ready for. I think we really ought to buy those empty buildings on either side of us for extra shops and party rooms." Nodoka said as she let go of Akira and got up ready to go.

"Mom you can't use the spirit wisp here in Grayskull. It is only linked to the valley. We need to get back to the valley any way we have a lot of work to do and some _training_!" Jun said as he smiked at his mother as her eyes opened wide with mock fear.

"We will see you guys tomorrow breakfast is at eight o'clock. Do you hear ther Barac!" Jun continued as he smirked as a voice filled the throne room.

"What are we having?" The disembodied voice asked as Frosta and Castaspella giggled.

"Coconut pancakes with strawberries and whip cream!" Akira told him with a wide grin.

"OK! I am in!" They all laughed at the eagerness in his voice.

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Nodoka entered the mist around the valley from the rift. She smiled as the spirits were starting to feel like old friends. She bowed to them and said good morning. When she rose she found Jagar and Karamer before she smiled broadly at them and walked toward them when she was close enough they put up their spirit shields and hugged each other.

"How are they doing? Did they sleep any last night?" Nodoka asked the spirits that in her childrens mind was their spirit parents and she liked that idea for herself as well.

"They are still in the library though they fell asleep about one o'clock or so." Jagar told her as they linked arms and walked through the mist into the valley.

"Did they find what they were looking for?" Nodoka asked as they headed to the gate as they entered and walked toward the castle.

"They seem to have several options and spells lined up. We don't read dragon so we don't know and Nova, damn his hide won't tell us." Jagar said amidst the giggles of the women and the booming laughter of said dragon.

They entered the castle and moved toward the library but heard noises from the kitchen. They headed there, as they drew closer they heard the twins and the giggles of Meriana. They entered the kitchen and Meriana was sitting at the table a small bowl in front of her as she played in the coconut but eating more then playing with it.

"My goodness!" Nodoka said with a shocked look!" The twins turned and stared at their mother confused.

"You and the others aren't suppose to be here until eight, mom!" Jun said with a raised eyebrow as Jagar and Karamer were with her.

"Well I thought I would come help cook besides I am just starting to be able to protect more then one person but I still need help getting everyone here. Since today we are closed we can all come early. Why don't you two and I go back and get them then we can start our day together early." Nodoka said eager to spend quality time with her family.

"Jagar? Karamer?" Jun asked as they lit up.

"Of course we would be happy too! Meriana want to go play!?" Karamer said with a happy smile.

"OH BOY DO I!" Meriana pushed the bowl from her and got done and pitter patted toward her spirit grandparents, their spirit shields rose and Nodoka looked confused then understood as Meriana jumped at them from fifteen feet away.

"How is her training doing?" Nodoka asked as the two turned to her after putting things away until they got back.

"Quite well. We work with her on her kata daily once we get her up. We don't get her up as early as we do. We use that time for us to train. Besides she is just a baby and needs plenty of sleep." Jun said as he turned toward the laughter of his daughter.

"I don't know how you two became such good parents with Genma as your only teacher." Nodoka said sadly then looked up as two sets of arms hugged her.

"We remembered how you were before the panda took us from you. That and we do the opposite of everything he did. But seriously mom the small amount of memories we had of you use to lull us to sleep at night and made us fill safe and loved. That is what we want for Meriana." Akira said as she laid her head against Nodoka's as she spoke.

"Thank you my beloveds. Now let's go get the others they are waiting and you know Lily is not to patient." The three laughed as they called forth their spirit wings and flew out the kitchen door and into the mist.

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Cologne rose her body aching as she started to finally feel her age. She moved toward the kitchen for a cup of tea. As she exited her room she heard the rattling of dishes in her kitchen. She figured Shampoo had started making breakfast for them. She stopped when she entered and found not Shampoo but Champaign and Cognac. She frowned as they cooked and talked happily.

"=Where is Shampoo?=" Cologne asked startling Cognac but she smiled as Champaign acted as if she knew she was already there.

"=She left after we arrived. She was not happy though.=" Champaign told her sister as she shrugged her shoulders.

"=Cognac will you please go find her and tell Shampoo her grandmother is looking for her.=" Cognac nodded and bowed slightly at her aunt then headed out the door.

"=I think the training of multiple heirs is long over due. Mother did it with us and you have learned much from her before she passed.=" Cologne said as Champaign was born around the same time as her daughter.

That made her mother the oldest Amazon to ever give birth. At first, she hated Champaign but as time went on she began to enjoy having her around it was like another daughter for her. Then her mother passed and she took Champaign in and like her daughter; she trained Champaign with her daughter to keep her training going.

"=Yes I hope it takes the wind out of some of the heirs' sails! Many are like Shampoo! They are prideful, arrogant, and torturous to other Amazons their age and older if they are not heirs. I just hope we don't turn half the village inot the current heirs.=" Champaign said as she put a cup of tea on the table for her older sister.

"=Well we can just make it a pool of heirs that is chosen from and the elder in question will pick their heir at the time they step down. With the approval of the full council after all the other tribes will have to deal with the new elders as well as those still on the council.=' Cologne said as she talked with her sister something she missed a lot.

"=Then once the heir is named and approved they can be taught the ELders Secret Techniques. Because all our warrirs should know what the heirs do up to that point.=" Cologne said thoughtfully as she wondered how that would go over with the council.

"=Aunt Lip Balm is going to try and push Lipstick on you as an heir.=" Champaign said with a shudder.

"=The elders choose their heir or pool of heirs! Mother did not want Lip Balm and her children in the Elder seat. The council agreed with her and still do.=" Cologne said with a snarl.

"=Do you think Shampoo will straighten up with the completion?=" Champaign changed the subject as she did not like her aunt at all.

"=She had better, she had been putting off her training to catch him. Now she has to play catch up. I am sure you have been training Cognac and Brandy in what mother taught you?=" Cologne asked as her sister nodded.

"=Good if she does not buckle down she goes to the end of the line. Though I think the council will prefer you as my heir but we need to make the younger ones think they have a chance. If they adopt this new heir choice, they will. Then we will see who really wants to be elder to help the tribe or themselves.="

"=What if they insist all members of the family!?=" Champaign asked as Cologne frowned.

"=Well if we decide to follow that suggestion and we just might it is still the Elder's choice but there must be more then one choice when the elder steps down. Even if all that is left to the elder is banned family members.=" They turned to see Silver with Cognac and an angry Shampoo as Cognac held tightly to her arm.

"=Been training your girls in shiatsu?=" Cologne asked as Champaign nodded with a smirk.

"=Welcome Silver won't you please join us.=" Cologne said as she waved the elder and warriors forward.

"=Shampoo you will now get serious about your training! You have no Airen he has refused you as is his right as an Amazon! You try and force this and you will be a cat permanently!=" Cologne snarled as Shampoo started to pale then took on a look of superiority and arrogance that did not help as she was still as white as a ghost.

"=So what can we do for you Silver.=" Cologne asked using the plural for her and Champaign.

"=You and your heirs are needed at the council. Though I see you have not yet eaten?=" Silver said with a frown.

"=I don't eat much none of us do. Would you like to join us?=" Silver looked at the food on the table and smiled happily as she knew Champaign and Cologne were the best cooks in the village.

"=If you have enough I would love to!=" Cologne and Champaign laughed and nodded.

They ate quickly though Shampoo glared at her cousin as the elders talked about the new idea Cologne were talking to Champaign about it. Silver helped tweak it to get it passed the council. Silver mentioned that with the elders from the other tribes still there they might like this idea as it would give all tribes a right to give an opinion on the choices and whether they could work with them. As they finished they headed to the council chamber Shampoo now following and getting angry that she was being pushed aside!

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"So what did you two find in your tomes?" Lily asked as the twins cleaned off the table and headed to the kitchen. Lily and the others bring more dishes from the dinning hall to help clean up.

"Well we found the spells we needed plus some additions we can had to make it harder for someone to break in or out." Akira started as Lily nodded.

"With what the Sorceress brought with her it just got stronger." Jun said as he bumped shoulders with the protector of Grayskull.

"You brought your tomes here?" Lily asked thinking that was not a good idea.

"No nothing is to leave Grayskull. Jun and Akira though have copies of all my tomes as I have copies of all of theirs. The Mystic Warriors and the Sorceress and future Sorceresses have formed an alliance that will benefit not only Eternia but Etheria, earth and any planet that needs help." The Sorceress told them though not all Sorceresses will have Mystic Warriors those that do will have their help.

"So when will you call Duncan and may I sit in?" Lily asked as Jun and Akira turned to stare at her.

"Gee I don't know about that grandmother after all it is not us you have to get permission from!" Jun said with a serious frown matched on Akira's face.

"Then who?" Lily asked then a tiny voice sounded behind her and she spun and caught the incoming Meriana in one quick motion and turned back to face her grandchildren.

"GREAT GRAMMA!" Meriana screamed happily as she ran into the kitchen so she could play with her great gramma.

"Yes I see what you mean this is a dilemma!?" Lily said as she hugged and tickled the little girl as she talked.

"Well we can talk with Duncan for a few moments I do have to give reports after all. Then this little imp and I can go outside and play." Lily said as Meriana hugged her tightly and kissed her chieek.

"I see Duntan!" Meriana missed the pronunciation of Man at Arms name.

"That is Duncan sweetie but you will get it soon." Jun told her as he reached over and tickled her side making her giggle.

"So let's look at what the Sorceress brought us and how we can incorporate it into our spell." Akira said as she led the way to the library.

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"Hello Duncan how are things going?" Jun asked as he and Akira sat in the center chairs at the console flanked on either side by everyone else.

"My you have a full house! Hello everyone, hi Meriana!" Duncan said as he waved at the little girl who happily waved back.

"Well we got everything ready. The first problem is getting those Kalcar soldiers back to the Kalcar ships." Duncan asked as he was curious what they planned to do.

"Sort of the teleportation spells we found cannot teleport that far or thought the barriers so we opted for something a bit different." Akira said as everyone looked at her confused.

"We will encase them in a magical shield then take them into the spirit realm and fly them to the ships we can push the shield and soldiers through the rift right on the bridge of the ship we choose and remove the shield at the same time." Jun finished as Nodoka looked at her children with fright.

"Hhhuumm! Isn't that going to be dangerous I mean all those live souls in the spirit realm it will be a beach to the spirits." Duncan asked as he worried they would be lost in the onslaught.

"I AND THE WARRIORS WILL BE WITH THEM!" They all turned to see Nova and the He-Mans and She-Ras that fought on Etheria.

"How?" Nodoka asked as her face showed her fear.

"I CAN BLOCK THEIR SIGNATURE SINCE I ONLY NEED TO BLOCK THE MAGIC SPHERE IT WILL MASK MUCH OF THE LIVE FORCE OF THE SOLDIER." Nova told them with a smile as Meriana tried to squirm free of her great grandmother to go to the dead dragon.

"Do you need help?" Nodoka asked as she being the only other Spirit Weaver asked her children.

"Well we were hoping you would as it would be easier and faster getting such a big sphere to the Kalcar's ships if you helped." Jun told his mother with a warm smile.

"How long will that take?" Duncan asked as he started typing on his key board feeding in the information he needed to have to calculate his task in this.

"Well we figure we can get them moved by tomorrow. Mom will stay here then we will go to Etheria and cast the shield then open a rift and push them through. Once we are in the Spirit realm the warriors and their companions will run interference while Nova helps hid their life force." Akira started as she calculated what the time frame would be.

"After several practice runs the addition of mom to the mix changes the time frame drastically. Were looking at over eight hours barring complications with mom we figure two maybe three hours." Jun told Duncan with a slight quizzical look.

"Can that be cut any further?" Duncan asked though that was much faster then what he thought it would have been.

"No not safely we tried." Jun said, as he wanted it done quickly as well.

"What ship will you put them on?" Duncan asked hoping it would not be on Maldar's ship.

"Well we are using this cluster of ships." Akira said as the hologram behind them burst to life as she pointed to the cluster the farthest from the ship Maldar was on.

"Good no sense giving him a chance to rip open the rift to free him and his men.' Duncan said with relief written on his face.

"Yeah we kinda did not want to give him a chance. There are two ships in those clusters that have empty cargo holds so we will drop them off there. They won't even know we were there!" Jun said with a smirk that really did not say he was sure about that.

"Alright now about the pocket? What do you need from me?" Duncan said with a raised eyebrow.

"Well since we know where the Kalcar universe is we can get there again through the spirit plane. So, what we need is a way to get his ships back into this universe. I know those disk you planted on the ships could be used to move them and their clusters. The original Wormhole is gone. We can move them through the spirit realm but we need to make them one big sphere!." Jun started as his mother and the queens began to read over Jun and Akira's shoulders as they were looking at their notes.

"With Nova helping we pull them through to that asteroid field once there remove the outside shield then we create the subspace around the ship clusters." Akira finished as Lily pointed to a line as she looked at her granddaughter who smiled and nodded.

"Is that all the help you need? Isn't that going to be logistically impossible!?" Duncan wished he would go with them but they could not protect him and to what they had to do.

"Yes complicated but not impossible no. What we need is a way to control the disk you put on the ships so we can move them easier through the spirit realm. Is that possible?" Duncan thought about it and though he could it would take to long then an idea came to him.

"No it would take much to long to create that, but I might have a away. The spheres control those disks. Once they create the new outer shield to lump them together, I can use those to make them move but I have to do it here. You might need to nudge them a bit but not by much, I can control them from here. With the cameras I will be able to see to follow you two to the exit." Duncan said hoping he could gather information about the spirit realm in case it was used against them.

"That might work then with us and mom leading them we can devote our concentration on creating the pocket around them. Duncan once the spheres are inside the pocket how long will they last?" Akira asked the mechanical genius.

"I would say it depends on how hard they try to get free. But about five to ten years." Duncan guessed where this was going.

"Ok what if once they are all in the pocket we turn off the shields around all the ships and if possible set them up as a defense mechanism to prevent them getting out or anyone getting in?" Jun asked as Duncan smiled as Teela had asked him the same thing.

"I think you two and Teela are hanging around with each other too much she asked me the same thing when I was building them. Yes it is set up that way and if they are changed to protection from escape or entrance then they will last fifty to seventy-five years." Duncan told the twins as they smiled at the mention of Teela.

"Ok I will program the switch over to happen five days after I trigger the program. So, I will do that before you seal off the pocket. Then after five days the program will switch to guard bots." Duncan told them as they smiled happily.

"Ok so tomorrow we will go get the Kalcar we will call you when we have reached them in the spirit realm." Jun said with a relieved smile.

"Then tomorrow morning." Duncan said as he ended the communications.

(l(l(l)l)l)

The three spirit weavers and one tiny sleepy baby was pulled through the mosaic into the throne room of Grayskull. They were met by the Sorceress. Though it was early for her she was fully dressed as she planned to follow everything on her new console. She had been experimenting and found she could send magic through to where she was linked. It was not a huge amount but it would be enough to help. The Sorceress led her guests to Akira's room. The stuffed animals she made for Meriana were around the bed. Jun and Nodoka put Wolfie, Rose, and Tiger on the bed next to her.

They then moved to the mosaic to go back to the valley. They did not want to open another rift nor did they want to change the link between Grayskull and the valley for fear Grayskull would be overrun by spirits. They said goodbye to the Sorceress as she moved to a small room off the throne room near her bedroom. She entered as the three Spirit Weavers vanished back to the Valley of Mists. She linked with Duncan and gave him a quick update. They started to sink up Duncan happy the twins had built the console for the Sorceress as hers will add more power to his and all him to make sure the Kalcar does not escape.

The twins could have used the door but they wanted to keep this quiet the only ones that knew what was happening were Angella, Frosta, Castaspella, and King Micca. They asked that Donquar not be told. The less _help_ they had the better. They did not miss the excitement in their mother's eyes as they knew with the shared Spirit Weaver powers they had something that was just for them and would help them bond. They saw that as they trained their mother in her gifts. They had helped her get to the advanced techniques and worked with those they felt was more important as far as use went. She now could use her spirit wings and has several powerful blasts they were now teaching to meld her spirit blasts with her chi and ki.

{Ok we are getting close I can feel Casta and Frosta.} Akira told her family via spirit thought.

{I can feel them too! I wish I could use this to talk with you two all the time!} Nodoka said with a cute frown.

{Yeah me to mom then I can keep an eye on you when you go on dates with Iemitsu-san!} Jun said with a deep scowl that never reached his laughing eyes.

{Oh PLEASE!} Nodoka rolled her eyes then laughed as they paused over Whispering Wood just before entering into the area of land before the castle.

Jun and Akira let Nodoka open the rift. She had to learn to only open one just large enough for them to slip through. She made the rift and it was just about perfect. Though a bit to big ie was not big enough to allow spirits to slip through. Nodoka went first followed by Akira then Jun. As he landed, he closed the rift and moved to stand with her family. He stared at of the woods and found Angella's guards watching over the soldiers and generals that did not get to fight several days ago. The three Spirit Weavers exited the woods as some of the guards turned ready to attack. Then a large soldier that looked to be in charge came up behind them slapping each on the back of the head roughly.

"They came from Whispering Wood you morons!" That was all he ha to say and the soldiers in question blushed with embarrassment.

"Greetings Mystic Warriors and Uh...uhm!?" He had seen her fighting but did not know the woman next to them.

"This is our mother Nodoka Takashi she has many of the same gifts as we do and is going to help move them to the rest of the Kalcar fleet." Jun said as the man smiled and bowed to Nodoka who returned the bow.

"Did you have any trouble with them?" Jun asked hoping not.

"Nah Queen Angella cast a calm spell on them." The large man told them with a smile.

"Alright we need to get them into a tighter group." Akira told him as he looked at her and smiled as the sun shimmered of her iridescent skin.

"SCRUNCH THEM TOGETHER MEN!" The man shouted as Angella's guards made the prisoners move closer together.

The shout brought some of the rebels from the castle. They watched as once the Kalcar were as tight as sardines Akira and Jun began to cast their spells. They stood on opposite sides of the Kalcar soldiers and generals. The glow of dark blue began to cover them there was more then just magic in the spell there was chi, ki, and spirit energy. When they were finished they enemy were all covered in an inch thick dark blue sphere. It had even went under their feet. They were finding it hard to stand since it was not a flat surface.

"So what happens now?" Bo asked as he frowned that Ukyo was not with them.

"I could not bring her young man I need all my strength to help move them." Nodoka said with a sly smile as Bo blushed.

"We are going to take them to the Kalcar clusters then we move them back to their universe and put them in a subspace prison." Jun said as he Akira and Nodoka took a side of the sphere and got ready to start to move them.

"Do you need any aid!?" Angella asked as Jun stiffened when she placed her hand on his shoulder.

"Since you cannot travel the way we will be no thank you! We cannot protect you and to this job safely and correctly." Jun said and shrugged his shoulder lightly to remove her hand from him.

"We will meet you back at Grayskull when you are done." Frosta and Castaspella said softly to Akira who nodded as she glared at Angella.

"Alright children let's get this done! Duncan is waiting for our call!" Nodoka said trying to stop a confrontation as she spotted Angella moving toward her daughter.

The two friends of the twins stepped back grabbing Angella in the process. They watched as Nodoka waved her hand. They did not see anything but once in a while saw a shimmering line. The three then started to push the sphere into that some time shimmering line. The group gasped as the sphere began to disappear. They wondered why the Mystic Warriors never used this power during the battle. They forget the spirit warriors that fought with them. They just did not see as they mixed spirit energy mixed into other attacks.

They watched as the three moved forward and finally disappeared inside. Angella broke free and rand toward the rift but when she got to it to enter the rift was gone. Frosta and Castaspella stromed up to her and spun her roughly around to look at them. She looked at them with confusion then Frosta stepped up closer to her counterpart.

"They told you to stay out of this Angella they could not keep you safe and your magic is no good in the spirit realm! Stop trying to force yourself on them! YOU are not wanted not after what you and that harpie Herleda did to Meriana!" Frosta turned and bowed to Micca and Glimmer to show them no ill then jumped on a sheet of ice and started to leave but was stopped by Castaspella.

"Wait for me Frosta!" Casta bowed to Micca, Glimmer as well then ran, and jumped up the ten feet to stand next to Frosta showing those around them she was trained by the Mystic Warriors.

Angella stared shocked that her friends thought her a monster! She saw as they bowed to her king and daughter then left over Whispering Wood toward where they leave to visit Eternia. She collapsed into her husband's arms as he came up behind her. Her daughter stood next to her but their stiffness told them they were not sure the departing queens were not correct. She left Meriana's care to Herleda and did not check on her and the child. So she was partly responsible. She however was getting tired of Herleda pulling stunts like she did the last time. She saw the effect of what the old nurse said had on Meriana. Her heart broke at the memory. She was going to have to do something. She however still wanted Meriana back to place her with an Etherian family but she could not as long as Micca and Glimmer would turn on her if she did.

The little family turned and reentered the castle. The rest of the leaders went with them as they waited for word from either Eternia or the Mystic Warriors. As they, all got settled they waited for the conformation that the war was definitely over. The prisoners after the final battle were put with the others so they would be returned to their ruler. He can do with them as he pleases. They just want to know there will be no more fighting.