Chapter 104 - Saga I - Coincidences Converging
Episode 4 - A Crystal Clear Past, Part 1
by Brian Friedlander (jadeitesan@crystal-tokyo.com)
Disclaimer: Saban owns the Power Rangers and all related items. Sailor Moon and all related items are owned by Naoko Takeuchi, Kodansha, and Toei. Tenjou Utena (even if she isn't called by that name) is owned by Be-Papas and Chiho Saitoh. Koishikawa Miki (even if she isn't called by that name) is owned Yoshizumi Wataru. The concepts of Sailor Revolution and Marmalade are mine and are setting the backdrop for future storylines.
Here's the story. . .
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Power Team Turbo, Go!
Power Team Turbo, Go!
Shift into high gear,
Put the metal to the floor!
Let's show the forces of evil
that love and justice conquer all!
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Last time. . .
Queen Beryl released Jadeite to increase her army. Usagi and her friends met Tommy and his friends. Jadeite, Goldar and Rito met up in the park and agreed to met latter with messages from their masters. The Power Rangers and Sailor Senshi made the scene, but ended up being put on fire and ice because of Sailor Moon's and Blue Turbo Ranger's quarrel. Will they be released? Stay right and I'll show you. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
At the park. . .
"WWWAAAHHH! What are we going to do?" Eternal Sailor Moon whined in Japanese.
"What did she say?" asks Blue Turbo Ranger.
"I think she said 'what are we going to do?'" replies Alpha 6 over the speaker in Blue Turbo's helmet. "Anyway, we can't teleport you out, you'll have to think of something else."
"I have an idea," says Green Turbo. "Alpha, have Blue Senturion teleport here now."
"Yo, yo, yo, on it now."
"I'll try a stronger attack," says Sailor Mercury. "Mercury Aqua Rhapsody!"
Nothing happens as the fire continues to burn.
On the other side of the barrier, Blue Senturion appears.
*Click* "Blue Senturion here. Synergizer Blaster mode. Fire." *Click*
Once again, nothing happens.
All of a sudden, a rose flies by and pierces the ring of fire and ice and opens up a passage.
"Hurry up, before it closes," a familiar voice calls to Sailor Moon.
"Tuxedo Kamen!!" Sailor Moon runs up to him.
"Alpha, teleport all of us back to the Power Chamber now."
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At the Power Chamber. . .
"Welcome, welcome, don't just stand there, say something," said Alpha 6.
"Wow, a fully sentient, multi-functional automoton," remarked Sailor Mercury.
"Yeah, and your a fully functional female with a lot of talent," retorted Alpha 6.
"Excuse him, miss, he's been like that ever since we met him," mentioned the Pink Turbo Ranger.
"Who are you guys?" asks Sailor Jupiter.
"We may ask you the same thing," remarked the Blue Turbo Ranger.
"Rangers, may I assume the person we have on the comm unit right now would be someone you would like to talk to?" questioned Dimitria.
"Hello, Rangers. I am glad to see you are still alright."
"Zordon!!"
"Who's this Zordon, Luna?" Sailor Moon asks Luna, who had been relaxing around Sailor Moon's neck.
"I have no idea..."
"Rangers, Senshi."
"He knows who we are."
"Yes, Sailor Moon, or should I should I say Princess Selenity."
"Yes, but how did you know?"
"Right, Zordon, what is this all about?" asked the Yellow Ranger.
"That is why I am talking to you now. Dimitria contacted me about it being time to implement Plan UAOH."
"What is that?"
"It reveals the true history of everything you rangers know about the Morphin' Grid, Power Coins, Zeo Crystal, and Turbo Powers, and for you Sailor Soldiers, the Silver Imperium Crystal's true story will be revealed. You will find that your powers are linked in a way none of you ever knew about. But you must ask some old friends about it. I was only a passerby in this solar system during the time of Silver Millenium when I recieved the Power Coins, the access to the Morphin' Grid. Seek Ninjor and Auric for your answers."
"Rangers, here are the tiki and key for Auric. And I have managed to contact Ninjor and he is on his way here. While we wait, I suggest you introduce yourselves. Tommy, you can come in now," said Alpha.
"I'm Tommy, the Red Turbo Ranger, this is Adam, the Green Ranger, Kat, the Pink Ranger, Tanya, the Yellow Ranger, and Justin, our newest and youngest Blue Ranger."
"You mean I've been arguing with a CHILD!" shrieked Sailor Moon.
"Takes one to know one," comments Sailor Mars.
Sailor Moon and Sailor Mars start in an all-out tongue war.
"Yo yo yo, are they always like this?" asks Alpha 6.
Luna sweatdrops. "It's a daily thing, I'm afraid."
"Well, if you're who I think you are, we've already met, right, Usagi, Ami, Rei, Makoto and Mina," says Katherine.
"Yeah, you got it," said Mina.
"But how did you know?" asks Ami.
"I recognized the unusual hair style that Sailor Moon had and knew I had seen it before, but until a few minutes ago, I couldn't remember that I had seen Usagi with the exact same hair style. And Ami's blue hair, that just isn't something you see everyday in America. Then I put two and two together and knew you hung out with the other three girls and it just all clicked into place."
"Amazing," says Ami.
"A deduction worthy of Billy Cranston, a former Power Ranger," says Tommy.
A flash of light appeared and coalesces into the form of Ninjor.
"It is I, Ninjor, master of the Ninja powers. It is good to see you again, Rangers. And you, aahh.., it IS you, Princess Serenity. I hoped I would see you gals again." He sadly notes that a few senshi are missing, and not just the outer planet representatives. "I see Gennai is not here."
"Gennai? Ninjor, who is this Gennai?" asks Tommy
"Could you please explain, eh, Ninjor, is it?" asks Ami.
"Of course, Princess of Mercury. But first, let's awaken Auric."
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A few minutes later. . .
"Ah, it is good to be awake again, Rangers. What has come to pass, Rangers?" asks Auric the Conqueror.
"It's a long story," says Adam
"One we don't have time for now," says Rei.
"Mistress Mars, it is you."
"Yeah, it's me, cape-boy."
"There is no time for reunions. Terrbile things are happening at the North Pole D Point and on the Moon," says Zordon. "The Rangers and Senshi must be briefed right away."
"Zedd and Rita are back in business, Rangers. And Senshi, Queen Beryl has revived," says Ninjor.
"What??!" exclaim the Sailor Senshi.
"We moon-dusted her several years ago. But that would explain Jadeite."
"That's not the worst part. The worst part is that Beryl and Zedd are mother and son, and together, they could destroy the world."
"We can handle anything Zedd and Rita throw our way."
"Same goes for Beryl."
"Rangers, Senshi, you do not understand. They all are MORE powerful than before. Also don't forget there's the Machine Empire and Divatox to worry about," yammers Alpha 6.
"But the Machine Empire was disabled by Zedd and Rita," interjects Tanya.
"We are getting off the subject here, guys," interjects Ninjor. "Now let me get on with my story. Now, a short time
before the end of the Silver Millenium. . ."
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::Beginning Flashback::
"Queen Serenity, Queen Serenity!! Master Vile has begun his attack on the Moon Kingdom," warns one of her trusted advisors, Ninjor, the wise ninja sage.
"He has come for the Zeo Imperium Crystal. We cannot allow him to gain it, majesty," says Artemis, one of the cat advisor to Queen Serenity.
"Auric, go find our princesses, the ambassadors, and Luna, and get them back into the safety of the castle. Artemis, alert the Sailor Senshi of the Outer Planets and tell them to prepare for battle," commands Serenity.
"Right away, my majesty."
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A grassy field within the perimeter of the Crystal Lunar Castle. . .
"It is such a beautiful day," comments Princess Selenity dreamily as she lounges on the ground.
"It is. Your Moon is a great place to visit. Though a bit dry," remarks Delphine, ambassador from the planet Aquitar.
"We have some of the best Mooncane crop this side of Alpha Centuari. Great for Moonfly Pie," says the princess of Jupiter, Makoto.
"You can say that again," says Luna, the cat advisor to Princess Selenity, as she licks her lips.
"I must be getting back to Eltar now. I'm so sorry my visit has to be cut so short, but I've been recalled to aid in the battle against the witch Rita Repulsa. I will be leaving now," says Zordon of Eltar.
"Isn't she related to this Master Vile guy we've all been hearing about on the Intergalactic News Network?" asks Trian, King of and ambassador from Triforia, the home of a trifold race of people, whose souls are split into three distinct virtues.
"Yeah, I think so," mentions Ami, Princess of the planet Mercury.
"Endymion. . .," say Selenity in a daze.
"Boy, she can't get that Earth prince out of her mind," says Rei, the Mars Princess.
"She's not the only one who can't get an Earth prince out of their mind," remarks Miki, a goddess of Life.
All of a sudden, blasts of fire hit the ground around them.
"What is going on?" asks Zordon.
Auric rushes up.
"Princess, the Queen has requested that you return to the castle now. Master Vile is attacking."
"I AM attacking, you insufferable fools."
"Master Vile!! Everyone go. I'll stop him."
"No, Auric. Please, come with us," pleads Princess Selenity.
"Don't contradict him, my lady. We must leave now," says Luna.
Everyone rushes back to the castle.
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At the main hall of the Crystal Lunar Castle. . .
"Mother, Auric is out there all alone, with no backup," whines Selenity.
"Have no fear, I have sent the Outer Senshi to help him."
"But, Master Vile may be more powerful than all of them combined," remarks Delphine.
"That is true. But don't forget, Sailors Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto have their talismans to protect them. Saturn has her own special abilities. And Revolution has her Sword of Roses," says Serenity. "But I also feel that they may be overwhelmed by the power of Master Vile. To that end, I am giving the princesses of the inner planets a present."
"NOW, mother. What kind of a time as now is it to give presents?"
"Be patient and you all will understand. Have you ever wonder why the Outer Senshi have powers stronger than yours? They gain their power from transformation sticks formed from the Zeo Imperium Crystal to combat evil forces that would try to enter this system and upset Silver Millenium. But, as Delphine pointed out, Master Vile is too strong for just the few of them, and ever since we lost the outermost planet..." Serenity sighs. "Anyway, up to this point, the powers of the Inner Planet Senshi have been sufficient to guard the Princess and the harmony of Silver Millenium, but Vile is very power and wise in the ways of evil. I will need to increase your powers so that you can have a fight chance, but victory is slim. I wish I did not have to have you risk your lives..."
"Don't worry, Queen Serenity," the Princess of Venus, Minako says. "We understood the risks when we first accepted our powers and duty as Sailor Senshi." The other three princesses nod their heads in agreement.
"Everybody... hold your your power sticks." The four princesses do so and Serenity waves her Crescent Moon Wand over them. The power sticks glow with their new power. "Just like before, raise the sticks in the air and shout for the power of your planet and follow with 'Make-up'". Each of you will have a new attack. You will know how to call on them after you transform. Go now, for I fear Auric and the Outer Senshi are in terrible danger."
"Everybody, let's tranforms!" commands Minako.
"Mercury Power, Make-UP!!"
"Mars Power, Make-UP!!"
"Jupiter Power, Make-UP!!"
"Venus Power, Make-UP!!"
Together, they go do their transformations. A beam of energy emits each girl's rod. A beam of water flows around Ami, then she is surrounded by bubbles. Fire flows around Rei until she is surrounded by rings of fire. Makoto is surrounded by rings of electricity. A golden beam with stars flows from Minako's stick and flies around her until she is surrounded by golden hearts. Sailor fukus form on each girl, followed by skirts and bows in each soldier's colors: Dark and light blue for Mercury, red and purple for Mars, green and pink for Jupiter, and orange and yellow for Venus.
"Goddess Miki of the virtue of Life, I bestow upon you the healing powers of Sailor Marmalade."
"Marmalade?" asks Miki. "That doesn't seem quite as impressive as being named after a planet."
"I have my reasons for that name, Miki. In time, you will come to understand, for your powers are not ones that I would awaken easily, just like Saturn and Revolution. Do you understand?"
"Yes, your majesty."
"Take this brooche." Serenity hands Miki a brooche that looks like two hearts connected to each other. "Wear it on the chest of your dress and when you are ready to transform, yell "Marmalade Heart Power, Make-UP!"
Miki places her right hand over the brooche. "Marmalade Heart Power, Make-UP!!" She starts to spin. Orange ribbons flow around Miki's body as she spins. They coalesce into a white sailor fuku. Some orange ribbon circles her, forming a light-brown skirt. More orange ribbons create light-brown bows on her chest and the backside of her skirt. Still more orange ribbons flow onto her hands, arms, feet and legs, becoming coming white gloves and light-brown boots respectively. Golden circle-shaped earring attach to her ears while a blue hairbow with a gold crest attaches to her brown hair. Finally, a tiara with a brown jem forms on her forehead as lipstick appears on her lips. Miki finishes spinning and does her pose.
"Be careful when going against Vile and his forces," says Queen Serenity, "Remember that Sailor Venus is still the leader. Now, go and kick Vile's ass!"
"Right. Come on, Senshi and Ninjor, we've got slime to kick," goes Venus as she leads the other Senshi into battle.
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At the battlefield. . .
"Uggh. . ., this isn't going to well, Neptune," says Uranus.
"I know, my love," replies Neptune."
Saturn says, "Here goes, this evil must be destroyed before he can go any farther. Death Reborn Revoluti. . ."
"Stop!!"
"Who goes there?" screams Pluto.
Five shadows stand atop five identical pillars standing side by side.
"We fight for love,. . ."
"And justice,. . ."
"We defend the Royal Moon Family,"
"And you'll never get the Zeo Imperium Crystal, creepazoid."
"So leave this planet at once!"
"It can't be them. They'll be slaughtered!" asks Saturn.
"Sailor Mercury. . ."
"Sailor Mars. . ."
"Sailor Jupiter. . ."
"Sailor Venus. . ."
"Sailor Marmalade. . ."
"And together, we are the Inner Sailor Senshi. And on behalf of the moon and our respective planets, we right wrongs and triumph over evil. And that means you, Master Vile!"
"I can't believe Serenity would send those children out to their deaths," whispers Pluto.
"The situation must really be dire," comments Revolution.
"Even with five more of you, you'll never defeat my forces. Apparitions, attack," commands Master Vile.
Blue, ghost-like creatures appear and approach the Senshi.
"Now, while everyone is distracted, time to make myself grow," says Vile. Lightning flashes and thunder rumbles and Vile is now as tall as a mountain.
"Now look at what you have done!!" complains Uranus.
Neptune says, "Now it will be impossible to stop him!!"
"Have no fear for we are here." reply Ninjor and Auric together. "Expansion Mode, Now."
They proeed to take care of Master Vile.
Meanwhile, the Senshi were holding thier own.
"Fire Soul!" Mars burns two Apparitions.
"Supreme Thunder!" A few more Apparitions bite the dust.
"Venus, over there!" yells Sailor Mercury.
"Crescent Beam!" A shaft of light appears in her hand and she spears several more Apparitions.
"Marmalade. . . Rhapsody!" Sailor Marmalade emits a ball of chi energy from her hands, which rolls out some Apparitions.
"Senshi, doing good, but there are still too many of them," comments Sailor Mercury. "I'll give us some background cover! Shabon Spray!"
"What happened to the Outer Senshi?" asks Sailor Jupiter.
"I think they were clustered together and moved to another location." says Sailor Venus.
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In another area of the moon. . .
The Outer Senshi are still fighting as well.
"Things still aren't going too good," complains Saturn.
"Where are those inexperienced Inner Senshi?" asks Uranus.
"They were clustered together and separated from us," says Neptune.
"Let's use our attacks!" yells Neptune.
"World Shaking!" A large golden ball appears in Uranus's hand and she sends it flying along the ground.
"Deep Submerge!" Neptune is surrounded by water as a aquamarine ball appears in her hand and she releases and it flys across the gound.
Their attacks intertwine and blast a good portion of the Apparitions away, but more keep coming.
"Dead Scream," whispers Pluto, as her Garnet Orb fires a fushcia ball of energy at the Apparitions.
Her long, pink hair flying in the wind, Sailor Revolution raises her mystical sword of Roses, in the air. "Oh, rose of the noble castle Ohtori, grant me the power to revolutionize the world!" She charges at a line of apparitions, spearing them throught.
Sailor Saturn knocked away five Apparitions at a time with her Silence Glaive, but more keep advancing on her and she is wearing out fast.
Suddenly, a well-dressed humanoid appears.
"Hey, pops, I'm heeeereeeee!"
"Good, Rito," echoes Vile's voice. "Destroy the Outer Senshi now."
"Sure thing. Come here, you pretty thing," he says to Uranus.
Sailor Neptune smiles at this comment.
"Big mistake, buster. Space Sword Blaster!!" The Space Sword materializes in Sailor Uranus's hand and she blasts Rito into a rock wall. "Now, Neptune!"
"Right. Deep Aqua Mirror!" A mirror appears in her right hand and she holds it out in front of her. "Submarine Reflection!!" A beam of energy is emitted from the mirror and hits Rito and reveals his true form, a skeleton, half white, half camoflagued, all evil.
"So, you discovered my true form. A prize for the victor." He pulls out a flame thrower. "Thirty million cool BTU's, just for you, water lady.
He misses Neptune, but does hit Uranus, who flies into a mountain wall. She lays there, badly wounded.
"Uranus!!" cries out Neptune. "You'll pay for this, Rito!"
To be continued. . .
Next Time: The flashback continues. Will the forces of goodness triumph over Master Vile's forces? What implication will this battle have on the future of Silver Millenium and Earth? Find out next time!
Bloopers: The Inner Sailor Soldiers mess up their transformations. The Inner Sailor Soldiers fall off their
podiums, with the monsters and Outer Sailor Soldiers sweatdropping. Uranus hits the mountain wall and starts laughing.