I do not own any of the main characters in this story except for Gilded Rose. They are owned by someone in Japan. However, with the exception of Serena Campbell and Amy Anderson, I do own the Americanized names of the characters, as well as many of the supporting characters and villians. To make things easy, we'll just say that anything that has appeared in the manga or anime version of Sailor Moon is owned by someone in Japan, most likely Toei or Naoko Takeuchi. I know the Kamehameha wave is from DragonBall/DragonBall Z/DragonBallGT, which was created by Akira Toriyama and owned by Toei/FUNimation/Bird Studios. The Kamehameha wave appears courtesy of a little thing called artistic license.
Previously on Sailor Centurions
The Black Moon Circus came to Earth, and it was up to the American Senshi team to stop them from taking over. To that end, the team was given new powers, as well as a new teammate. They then teleported to the site of their first battle.
THE SAILOR CENTURIONS
CHAPTER 2
BAPTISM BY FIRE
Saturday, 13 September, 1986, just outside Bridgeport, Connecticut, 8:15 p.m. local time
The Sailor Centurions had just teleported from California, across North America, to Connecticut. After arriving, the Centurions split up to look for their enemy. It only took them a couple of minutes. "What exactly are we supposed to be looking for?" Sailor Mercury asked over his communicator.
"I'm not exactly sure," Sailor Earth answered. "But I'm assuming we're looking for something out of the ordinary."
"How about something that looks like a fugitive from one of those crappy Japanese monster movies they always show at two in the morning?" Mercury asked.
"That would qualify as out of the ordinary," Jupiter answered. "We'll be there momentarily."
Two seconds later, the other Centurions teleported to Mercury's position. They were greeted with flames from the aforementioned monster. The monster was accompanied by what could be best described as the ringmaster from a really scary circus nightmare. "Stop right there," Sailor Earth said.
"Ooh, I'm scared," the ringmaster said.
"You should be," Sailor Mars said.
"Because we're here to stop you," Sailor Mercury said.
"And who might you be?" the ringmaster asked.
"Sailor Venus!"
"Sailor Mercury!"
"Sailor Earth!"
"Sailor Mars!"
"Sailor Jupiter!"
"And together," Sailor Earth added, "We're the Sailor Centurions. We stand for truth! We stand for justice! And we've just signed your death warrant!"
"I think not," the ringmaster said. Turning his head towards the fire-breathing monster, he added "Get them, my pet. Destroy the Earthlings so we can gather the dream energiesfrom this puny planet."
The monster sent a fireball at the Centurions, which they barely dodged. "What do you say," Sailor Earth asked, "we fight fire with fire? Literally."
"I'm on it," Sailor Mars answered. "Mars Flame Sniper!" she yelled, as a flaming bow and arrow appeared in her hands. She pulled the drawstring back and let it go, and the arrow flew towards the monster, who shot another fireball at the Centurions. The fireball and flaming arrow cancelled each other out. "So much for that," she replied. "Any other ideas?" she asked.
"Just one," Sailor Mercury said. "But I'm going to need Jupiter's help on this."
"I see what you're getting at," Sailor Jupiter said..
"And Earth and I will keep them busy while you two get your attack ready," Sailor Venus said. "Venus Love Kiss!" she said, blowing a kiss at the monster, which exploded, disorienting it for a second.
"Quickness of the mongoose!" Earth yelled, as he rushed the monster, making quick attacks, dodging just as quickly. He kept this up until Mercury and Jupiter were ready for their attack. "Agility of a cat!" he yelled, and leapt clear of the monster.
"Ready!" Mercury yelled as he got into position.
"Let's do it!" Jupiter said, as she got into position. "Jupiter Lightning Barrage!" she yelled as she shot bolts of lightning at the monster.
"Shine Aqua Illusion!" Mercury yelled, as a wave of water struck the monster at the same time as the lightning. As expected, the combination of water and electricity was harmful to the monster.
"Now to finish him off!" Earth said. "Get into position!" The other Centurions gathered in a line behind Earth. "Now!" he yelled, and the other Centurions fired energy blasts at him, which he absorbed, then combined with his own energy. He then brought his hands together and drew them to his right hip, while at the same time, converting the energy into a ball which appeared in his hands. "Kamehameha!" he yelled, as he shot the energy ball at the monster. The energy ball hit the monster, and it instantly vaporized, as the energy returned to the Centurions. "And now," Jupiter said, pointing at the ringmaster, "it's your turn!"
"Oh, I think not," the ringmaster said, as he snapped his fingers. As he did that, a tapestry appeared in front of him. The tapestry rolled up, and as it did, the ringmaster, as well as the tapestry, disappeared.
"He's gone," Kaori said over their communicators. "for now. Return to base."
"Base," the Centurions said in unison, as they tapped their belt buckles.
Sailor Centurions command base, 5:30 p.m. local time
The Centurions appeared back at their base, and immediately transformed back to their civilian identities. "Very good," Artemis said. "You had your baptism by fire, and passed with flying colors. Especially you, Jerry."
"Hey," Jerry said, "I wasn't that great. The rest of the team did well, too."
"Yeah," Jake said, "But you're a rookie. Remember, this was your first mission, while the rest of us have some experience as superheroes. Heck, you fit in with us like pepperoni on a pizza pie."
"Speaking of pizza," Rae said. "I'm hungry. How about everyone else."
"Pizza sounds great," Kaori said. "I know a really great place just a few blocks from here, New Youk style, to die for. I'll tell you what, why don't we all meet at Empire State Pizza, it's on me."
NEXT TIME ON SAILOR CENTURIONS:
The Black Moon Circus pays a visit to San Fransisco, and they aren't exactly there to ride the cable cars. Join us nex time for. . .
BATTLEGROUND: ALCATRAZ
