Prologue:
In the depths of outer space, a red meteor raced by a solar system, chased by a white one, normally that would make no sense, but those were no meteors, they were the travel spheres of two Ultramen.
-get the fuck back here traitor! - that came from the white sphere as it launched an energy disk at the red sphere, which lost control and smashed against an asteroid, when the dust cleared, the shape of Ultraman Zero was revealed, yet, it was not the Zero we all know, his colors had changed, red and black replaced silver, red and blue, his eyes shined with malice, and his color timer was now black
-well, seems I underestimated you, uncle-he said, as the chasing ultra was reveled to be Ultraman
-you…you betrayed the land of light, because of you everyone is dead, I will end you Zero! -he roared as the battle began
Ultraman launched a second Ultra-slash at Zero, who dodged and responded with an Emerium Slash, Ultraman got close and started to punch Zero into submission, before finishing him off with his Specium ray fired point-blank, but when the explosion cleared; Zero stood unharmed, with one of his sluggers drawn and bloody, bloody with white and shinning blood, an Ultra's blood, as a slash mark had appeared on Ultraman's chest
-seems you lost uncle, a fitting end for the last ultra who opposed me, and a fitting end for the race of the Ultras-Zero taunted
-don't be so sure Zero, remember, if one drip of blood of an Ultra enters in contact with any worthy life, a new Ultra will be born- Ultraman said, weakly
-so, you are betting that a drip of your blood will survive my finisher? I accept that bet, now say goodbye uncle, Wide Zero Shoot! -Zero's finisher beam destroyed Ultraman, who used his last strengths to send a drip of blood into another universe.
A meteor rain was occurring over the Eagle Union's base, thus making the night lovely for Enterprise, as usual, she was on her carrier, unheeding the damage she had taken on battle, completely lost on her thoughts until something splashed on her shoulder: something that seemed like condensed light, and dried instantly
-whatever, I should probably sleep, I will do no one any good if I pass out from exhaustion-she said before going to a bunk bed located somewhere on her ship, failing to notice the fact that her stomach shined for one second
Next day she felt heavy with nausea, to make matters worse, she also felt weak, it was like all the times she had skipped medical revisions had come back to bite her, with no other choice (and after been basically ordered to do so by her older sister) she went with Vestal to know what the hell was going on with her.
-Vestal, I don't know what the heck is happening to me, yesterday I was completely fine, and now I feel like I had drunk an entire barrel of wine, can you tell me what is wrong and how I get rid of it? I need to return to the battlefield as soon as possible-Enterprise said that as she barraged into the repair ship's office
Within a few minutes, after the necessary tests had been done, Vestal was ready to tell what was wrong with her, she needed a final confirmation tough
-Enterprise…have you been…intimate with anyone? -Vestal was fully aware that was an uncomfortable question, and Enterprise's reaction was not unexpected
-What the hell?! Of course not! You know I'm not the kind of girl to simply jump to bed with anyone!
-well… what is happening is that… you are pregnant
Enterprise was shocked -impossible! I have never slept with anyone…that's just plain impossible!
-well, however it happened, you still have to care for yourself, so here…you are to start properly feeding yourself, and also you can't go in a mission until the baby is born
-what!? You mean I have to stay at port for nine months? No way I'm doing that
-Enterprise-Vestal's glare turned stern-unless you want me to tell everyone about this, you will do as I say
Enterprise cursed a few times, but this was something she wanted to keep secret, so she stormed off, thinking if her sisters should be told about this…change in events
- "guess they deserve to know that"-she thought
She also had to think about other matters, she would have to maintain this a secret, it should not be that hard, as for how she would call the child…it depended on many things, starting if it was human or Kansen, and after that, if it was a boy (she kind of doubted that) or a girl, she probably would not know until a few months passed, right now, she had to tell her sisters of this
Yorktown and Hornet were waiting for their sister to return, knowing her, she was probably not gonna heed recommendations for long, a few days at best, and then return to the battlefield, what they did not expect was for her to come into Yorktown's room blushing a mad shade of crimson, and telling them she was pregnant
Hornet was the first to recover -w…when did that happen? -she asked, a puzzled look on her face
-I swear I know nothing, yesterday it was all okay, and today I find out I'm waiting a child I don't want in the first place; I was thinking I should abort it and…-
She was cut off by Yorktown's horrified scream -NO! have you gone mad?! Why the hell are you thinking that!
-I am the Eagle Union's best warrior, by staying out of action until it is born, I put our war effort at stake, as painful as it can be, it is the only way to ensure these 9 months do not cost us the war
-Really? are you seriously trading your child's life for 9 months of war? Are you being serious?
-9 months which could cause us to lose the war if I'm not on the battlefield!
-Ent…I don't want you to do something that you will regret latter, please think, will aborting your child make you feel better with yourself? Or will you regret doing so because you won't know the joys of having a child?-Yorktown was Pleading now
-I had not thought of that…and seeing it that way, I admit it would be painful to do such a thing…fine, I will keep him…or her, whatever gender it is
-finally, you came to you senses-Hornet was relieved
-yes, now if you excuse me, I'm gonna sleep, apparently being pregnant leaves me tired
on her dream, she was alone on an island, a peaceful island, were she did not have to fight, somehow here deepest desire had been materialized on that dream
-first of all, sorry about this
She turned, behind her stood a young man dressed in , a robe
-can it be known who you are? -Enterprise had a hand on her bow…or would have if she had her rigging equipped
-fine, just for you to know, my name is Ultraman, and I'm sorry about getting you in this
-in this? You mean…the whole child thing?
-yes, please let me explain-he said as the scene changed to a planet made out of crystals-this is my home, the Land of Light, my people, the Ultramen, hail from there
Enterprise saw the story of the Ultras unfold as Ultraman narrated it: how they had changed from a human-like race to be the protectors of their universe, fighting against all evil, even when one of their own, Belial, had rebelled, they beat him and sealed him in a prison, after that, they continued their campaign of defence of the innocents, a few even risking the dimensional travel to aid other universes in their own struggle against evil, two more planets (U-40 and L-77) were also able to develop technology that turned their inhabitants into Ultras, and when Belial escaped a young Ultra named Zero defeated him, time and again, Zero ended Belial's (and many other's) schemes
-but eventually, it all came crashing down, when Zero used Belial's weapon: the Giga Battle Nizer, to put an end to another villain's scheme, the darkness in that thing corrupted him, and he started killing all Ultras, however, when I was the last one standing, the power of the others fused with mine, allowing me to fight off Zero, he escaped and I chased him, I faced him down, and lost, I died, but a drip of my blood was sent to this universe, it must have fallen on you by accident, and I'm sorry about that, but…only thing I can do now is to ask you to take care of him-he said, a sad look on his eyes
-him? How can you know it will be a boy?
-we Ultramen can know things that have not happened yet, after effect of the plasma spark, well what I was meaning to tell you (and I have to be quick before my essence fades) is that the child will be both a Kansen and an Ultra, mainly because a drip of Ultra's blood creates life by adapting to already existing life: if the blood had fallen in the sea, the Ultra would have aquatic powers and a calm personality, if the blood had fallen on fire, the Ultra would have fiery powers and a fiery personality, and since the blood fell on you (sorry) our son will have your powers and personality, as well as the powers of the fallen Ultras, he is destined to end the war on this world-he said, his voice steadily growing weaker
I would lie if I said that did not surprise Enterprise, not only would she get to mother a child, but that child was destined to end a war going on for years know? -I admit, that would be good, but…sending a child to the line of fire…-
Ultraman chuckled- don't worry, we draw power from strong emotions, as for age, well, if an Ultra's power is first used at a young age, then it becomes stronger, so be prepared, because if you let him enter battle…well young warriors carve for battle-he was beginning to disappear now- the only thing I ask of you, is to take care of him, and train him, as we Ultras can't fade from existence, as for his name, call him whatever you want -Ultraman spoke his last words before fading and finally dying, as Enterprise woke
-well, seems I will keep you young one, I have a good name for you: USS Valley Forge, and when you are…well…a literal warrior of Light, I guess…Ultraman Forge doesn't sound bad-she said, smiling at such a thought as that her son would end the Siren Wars
(NINE MONTHS LATER)
-Augh! Why did I agree to this in the first place?!
Enterprise was currently trying to give birth to her son, between the normal curses of women trying to give birth, everything was going full ahead, se had managed to keep her pregnancy hidden from everyone except her sisters and Vestal, and now her son, a warrior destined to end the war, was entering the world
-Dammit…why did no one tell me childbirth hurts so much!?
-almost there big sis! Keep it up! -Hornet was giving encouragement while trying not to faint from the sight
-come on Enterprise, one last push and we are done! -Vestal was present, mainly to make sure the child was healthy
Enterprise gave a full breath before clenching her fists and pushing as hard as she could, moments later, a child's cry could be heard
-It's a Boy! -Vestal announced while passing the newborn Valley Forge to Enterprise, while Hornet literally passed out from excitement, Enterprise saw her son, he was identic to her in most aspects, from the grey hair to violet eyes
-Hello little one, I am your mother, and I promise, I will love you until the day comes when I die
-probably not the best to say to a newborn child
Enterprise was no longer hearing, she had fallen asleep, with her son on her arms
Over the next 14 years, a brief period of peace was experienced, because 2 years after Valley Forge was born, the Azur Lane alliance ws formed, and they beat back the sirens, Valley Forge knew tough, that the final storm was something he would have to end