Hey! Sorry bout that double chapter, my problem. Anyway, who do you think Suzette is? I'm dying to know your guess about her. Suzette's identity… don't think about it, it will come out soon! And I wrote this after September 11. I'm not the Nostradamus type who could see the disasters like this…I'm pretty much moved and I must admit…I got the idea long before September 11.
Disclaimer: Sailormoon—not mine. Jedi and Co.—mine. Story—mine.
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Trunks was there, ready to disarm the armed people when Usagi stretched out her hand to signal that there is no need to move. She spoke to them, "We're not here to fight; we're here to help."
But the armed people didn't let their guard down, "What are you doing up here? Who are you?" the group noticed that the speaker was a female figure.
"They are spies!" a male figure proclaimed, stepping forward, "Put your hands up! Don't try anything stupid or else we'll shoot."
The group complied, thinking that they may be brought to the general and be able to talk peace with him. They were right as the armed people pushed them right in the shelter of the general. "Here are the beasts, Jedi. What do you want to do with them?"
Jedi, the general, made a stern look on his face and drew a sharp sword at Trunks. "Who are you?" he then gestured the sword to everyone, "All of you, speak your name." Everyone did, one by one though a little nervous. They were surrounded by eleven armed soldiers and even with the fact that they are still young, they look tough enough to hold their guns against them. "What are you doing here? Spying on us?"
"No." Makoto readily proclaimed, "We're here to help all of you out of this mess."
The general's sister, Rizza, laughed. "Tenen! You? You're going to help us?" she threw a shotgun at Usagi who missed to catch. "See? Not able to hold a gun and yet volunteer to help?"
Gohan spoke, "We're not going to help you by drawing our swords and shoot guns."
"Tenen!" Rizza uttered that excited but sarcastic expression again—the expression that somewhat amazed Usagi. 'I knew I heard that sound on one of the TV game shows…I just can't remember exactly…'
"You can't convince me with your words. I need to know your real motive."
Trunks took a step forward, "We came from Japan and we heard what happened here. You may not know but we can really help you even without the guns. We, three guys here are trained and experienced martial artists, we've got no problem with that." He paused for a while for comments from the general but he only nodded to let him continue, "The whole world, not only America, was attacked by the locusts and the fighter planes. There is no use fighting other nations because of –"
The hot-headed Shin stood, glaring at Trunks and the whole group with pure hatred in his eyes, "No use? What are you saying, are you stupid? Our military resources have confirmed that the European government has those fighter planes sent here! And if we would be able to prove that they sent those locusts, we'll crush them!!"
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Somewhere…
"Hahahaha!!! Those locusts made a great deal of the population ne? And more, the nations, the people have started the fire burning…this is great!"
"Then we can have them drugged by the scientists to be our slaves, and then we shall rule!"
"You're absolutely right Genelyn—Genelyn…Gena! Ha-ha! It's been a while since I've called your name. Didn't know it could be that amusing to my ears…Gena!"
"You could only say that now that you're happy. Just forget it. Why you? Think Eric is one good name?"
"Oh, what's in name, Gena? What's important is the title before it—Lord Eric, Lord Enald…where's Enald by the way?"
"I think he's out to give orders to our men…"
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America…
"But war isn't a way!" Rei reasoned.
"They started it! They want war! They'll have it." Shin insisted.
Jedi walked over to Shin, "Your heart man! Your heart! It isn't that you've got a heart disease but be calm. You might have one and when that happens, it's going to be your loss." Jedi grinned, forgetting that he must be stern in front of the guests.
Before anyone could make another comment, a soldier entered the shelter, "General, our sentries have sited European planes roaming our territory. What is your order sir?"
"Order them to shut off any light or anything that may give away our base. Bring down the camouflage. Get our weapons ready to strike down those planes! Be sure to not let anyone survive!!"
With the last order, Usagi and the others were stunned. 'Don't let anyone survive?' These youths are determined to put down the enemy. They are staining their hands with the blood of the humans. But they are weak. Somehow, they understand them. They are just victims of an evil villain, youma or not.
The soldiers in the shelter got ready to face their enemy. One by one they passed past the Saiyans and the Senshis. It seems that this fight is more important than their captured slaves. The General, being the last to get out, glared eye to eye with Trunks, "The enemies are here. We won't care a bit about you now and you're free to go. I trust your words as a man. If you really want to help, it's up to you," with that, he also went out and loudly gave orders to his men.
"What now?" Minako asked.
"We should help what else?" Rei replied.
"Help kill people?" now that's a question thrown in the air from Goten that wasn't met by a quick reply. They were all quiet—they know that no time is to be wasted but they should think before doing anything.
Usagi is in deep thought. This sure is one hard case for them. Them against people? Whoa, I thought that youma is our only problem as senshi.
"Usagi?"
"Yes?"
"It seems that you're in deep thought. Haven't thought of anything?" Trunks inquired.
"Umm…" Usagi fidgeted while all eyes are on her. Plane engines could be heard from outside. "Actually…" the others were waiting for her to answer "can we eat something? I'm starving." Huge sweat drops appeared on everyone's head.
Rei was a bit irritated although she knows Usagi was right. Her own stomach started o grumble too, "Usagi, we need to act fast now!"
Without a plan, they went out to help anyway. It was dark outside, the shelter covered by something heavy. They saw no one, probably outside the shelter. While running they heard gun shots, shouts of orders and curses. Also can be heard are gun shots from the planes above.
Emerging from the heavy covering of the shelter, they figured out that it was the 'camouflage' that the General was talking about. "They are smart ne? Look at this almost perfect camouflage." Ami went to touch the material, "it's made of fabric and painted with a forest camouflage. I'm impressed."
"Enough of impressions here but I admit that is a really smart idea," Makoto said. Looking up and around can be seen are soldiers killing each other.
Immediately, Goten followed by Trunks and Gohan flew to fix those planes, sparing everyone. They clashed the planes and threw them far from the territory, "This isn't quite fun, Goten," Trunks commented while throwing the last plane. There were 6 of them.
"Same here," came the reply while holding four men in his hands.
"Gee, we don't know that you guys can do something like that, fly and everything," Dan said as he welcome the trio below with the 12 men.
Gohan grinned, "Let's just say that we're extra special."
"Why did you spare those animals? You broke the command of the General! This is unforgivable!" shouted Shin. He holds a PA3 weapon with another two soldiers, ready to shoot the men with Gohan, Goten and Trunks. The men in return, as men they are, begged for their lives.
"No! Hold your fire, Shin. I have a proposal to make. Why don't we have them as hostages? You can blackmail your enemy, threatening to kill these guys if they don't pay some ransom," Goten was stunned by his brother's proposal as it would lead to a possible bigger conflict. Gohan saw his expression but continued, "You can hostage some people more, the ones who are coming to attack you, and when they are as good as many, you can have then ransomed for a bigger price! Maybe that way they would stop attacking you in prevention of letting you have more hostages," Gohan could only cross his fingers in hope that they would buy it.
"Soldiers!" Shin shouted. The men cried for their lives. "Put your guns down. And as for you three, meet with the General." Sighs of relief, "Bring those men in cages until the General decides on what to do."
As soon as Shin's back was turned, Goten inquired his brother, "What were you trying to do?"
"It's the best way that I could think of Goten. It's the best way to let those men live longer and to buy us some time to think and if possible, we can eliminate the true enemy before they decide on killing the hostages. We can just hope that Jedi would agree to the proposal."
Goten sighed. He doesn't exactly agree on the proposal but realized his brother's point. All they have to do now is to find the true enemy to finish this all. As for Trunks, he agrees with Gohan, "Where are the girls?"
They walked around the now bright shelter as the covering was removed, to find the girls first before they go to the General. It was not long before they found them in one of the tents. "What's going on here?" inside were soldiers, downcast faces and weeping ones. They found the girls there, and Ami who is tending two bodies lying on the ground covered with white sheets. Crying, Usagi went to Trunks, "They died Trunks, right before my very eyes. Their eyes were full of determination when they fight but when it's time…when the bullets hit them…they were of peace…and youth." Trunks held her tight, "We will find justice for their deaths. We will…"
A soldier came in, "The General is calling for the three flying freaks in his tent. Please do come quick."
Trunks raised an eyebrow, "Three flying freaks?" but just the same, they complied.
Arriving at the tent, they were met by five eyes as if ready to eat them.
"So…" The General started, "you want us to have those men as hostages…" the trio nodded. "Just who are you to tell us what are we to do?" The General stood from his seat and walked around the trio.
"It's just a proposal, you don't have to do them if you don't like." Gohan stated.
"And we're not trying to tell you what you are to do. Just like what Gohan said, it's a proposal," Trunks said, having his right hand on his sword just to be ready. But then, Shin's eyes were there so he just eased his hands on it.
"Don't you try anything, Mister…"
"Trunks."
"Trunks…isn't that a name for an undergarment?" the five soldiers grinned. Trunks could feel himself redden with anger and embarrassment but he chose to stay quiet for good. He concentrated on his surrounding…gray tent, wooden table, barrels on which to sit on…almost bare except for guns that were lying far in the right corner.
"Anyway, it's just a joke, you know…joke so you don't have to draw your sword," Jedi grinned some more to tease Trunks even more.
Goten thought of the General, 'Is this their General? How come? I thought General's were muscular, has piercing eyes and serious. Oh well of course he's a youth but he just acquired so much respect from his soldiers…"
"I accept your proposal. You have a point there we can ask for food, state of the art clothes, houses, a pool, cars and girls!" that from the General received sweat drops from everyone. And after that, the saiyans were asked to leave then tent. "You are free to stay here as long as you don't try something against us. I've warned my soldiers."
"And now we have to think and act."
"Trunks! Goten! Gohan!!"
"Ami! What is it?" Goten said, seeing an exhausted Ami.
"I think I already have a lead to where the possible enemy may be."
"Where?"
"Antarctica." Ami beamed.
"Why there?"
"Just thought of…it was the only place not attacked by locusts and fighter planes. The enemy sure won't let themselves plagued by their own attacks, right?"
Gohan digested the information, "Great, we can try. At least we have a lead than none. Where are the others?"
"They went with the burial of the soldiers but it won't be long." They all proceeded to the location. They hope that this lead is the right one. All they hope for is for this nightmare to stop.
"There they are!"
"Come on guys, brighten up! We have a lead here. If we find the enemy, we're done here and all could become normal again!" Goten said, shaking up the downcast friends.
"Really Goten? We could become normal again? Look around you. Could you bring back a thousand deaths? Could you bring back the lives of their parents? Could you build again the destructed world? Look! The site of the burial was the once location of the White House! We stand on bare ground, scarce source of food…I even wonder where would they find food if we fail to seize the enemy." Usagi cried. Deaths could move her a great deal. She just feels so useless at this point.
"That's why we have to act now! We should set aside our own feelings to be able to think and act right." Gohan said, "If we would keep on thinking of how many deaths we have seen, we'll fall with them! We have to move one if we want to lift them up! We are not fighting for these soldiers alone but for the whole world! Do you understand?"
"We understand," came a familiar voice from behind.
"Goku!!!"
Goku grinned, walked towards the group, "You were so rude to just left us in Japan like that. You know we won't let you have all the fun."
"Your brats are that selfish Kakkoroto. It's a shame to let my kid join them." And Vegeta was there.
"Usa-chan!!!"
"Suzette! What are you doing here? You are not supposed to be here. It's too dangerous."
"I brought her here," Goku replied, "She's throwing a fit back in Japan. She wants to see you badly."
Usagi frowned, "and let her die? Anyway since you brought her here, take care of her."
"Hahahaha!!! Goku now is a baby-sitter! You should go to my house and take care of Bra too!" Vegeta laughed. He always loves to tease Goku.
"Okay, okay…promise to be good."
"Hai."
"So we're off to Antarctica?" Vegeta inquired.
"Yes."
"What are you waitin' for? Let's go!" with that he powered up and flew right to Antarctica. Vegeta, always excited about fights…
"So that means it's time for us to go too."
The girls have understood what Gohan meant a while ago and now they are smiling to act out the plan on square two. After they find the enemy, it's on fate's hands.
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What do you think? Any comment is welcome.
Please. Don't sue me for letting America and Europe have the fight. I didn't write it because I want them to have war. I just thought that war between two large continents is a great deal to worry about. That's all. Thank you.