A pounding headache was all she was aware of once she came to. Slowly her
senses came to her one by one. First feeling, the cool rocks beneath her,
a mist covering her and the ache all over her body. Taste came next she
could taste iron. Using her tongue she found a cut on her lip and in the
inside of her check. She could still hear pounding but it was mixed with a
rushing sound. Slowly her sight came to her as she sat up.
Things began to take shape through the hazy sight. Tall rock formations protruding from the ground, water dripping from formations on the ceiling. Three walls of rock surrounding her, the fourth was the pounding she had heard, a waterfall. A cave she was in a cave. But a cave where at? She wasn't on earth. She couldn't feel the spirit of Earth, Elysian. But something similar and familiar was near by something of her past.
She slowly stood up wincing at the pain shooting through her muscles. How long had she been out? By the way her body was reaching it had been a while. Her legs had a hard time holding her not to mention every muscle in her body ached. She forced them to move.
A moan over powered the roar of the water falling. In a far corner was another body. A female. For getting about her pain she made her way to the girls side. She was a little startled at the girl's outfit. It reminded her of her uniform only more medieval.
The girl wore a white body suit with gold trim. A belt separated it from a short skirt. Instead of a single skirt with many pleats each pleat was separated. A high green collar a well as green gems. Her hair was a reddish brown color pulling in a high ponytail by a gold band another band was half was down her ponytail. To small tendrils of hair hung behind her ears. Brown leather boots reached her knees. A cobra orb and sword hung at her belt.
She was in awe. This girl was beautiful to say nonetheless. She watched the girl as she tossed around. Sweat covered her even being in the cool cave. Reaching over hesitantly she placed her hand on the girl's forehead only to bring back with shock. She had a high temperature.
Quickly she took her jacket off and ripped on her sleeves from her shirt. A nearby pool of water she used to dip the torn piece of cloth into and bath the girl's head. Her jacket had been draped over her to give some warmth.
It had been three weeks ago since she woke. Usagi sighed from her perch at the entrance. From this angle she could see out of the waterfall. Looking back over to the girl she shook her head. Soon they would have to find a doctor or someone who knew of healing. The only time the nameless girl had woken was when Usagi forcefully shook her awake to drink or to eat berries of fruit she found. The girl's health was quickly failing with no hope of recovery. Coughing fits had begun the day before and the fever came and went. This morning shaking fits began.
The farthest Usagi had traveled from the cave was to a nearby forest where she foraged for food. It was to risky to leave her unprotected and while she was this sick. She had happened to upon a small village and befriended a young girl. The girl was the only thing that had kept them alive this long. The girl had helped them by getting blankets, food other necessities. Even cloths for Usagi to wear hers had become tattered and beyond repair.
Looking back out the waterfall Usagi eyed the surrounding landscape. She could see mountains in the background. Besides that it was an endless jungle. Not only was it risky to leave the girl but also she had no clue where she was, what dangers she may find. She already met a few of the bad guys and barely gotten away. They scared her. She was use to Yuma, cardians, and heart snatchers, ect. These creatures were alive, breathing things and huge.
Not three days after meeting the little girl and gaining her trust she stumbled more like tripped over three figures. One reminded her of a monster she had seen in a movie. Its lower jaw was metal, left arm all mechanical that transformed into different weapons. The second was covered in fur but its head, hunched over. He reminded her of big foot. The last looked like he came from the blue lagoon. He was green, scales, and fins on his head.
She spent most of that day and half the night running and dodging from them. They were almost on her when another group attacked them. She didn't look back to see her saviors she just ran as fast a she could till she reached the river. Once at the river she swam to the falls and climbed up the rocks. It was four days till she ventured out again.
All she could do now was sit at her post and pray.
Usagi woke with a start. Something had woken her from her sleep. She glanced around the still dark cave. The sun was starting to rise and the reflection from the water helped some. She heard a noise, it sounded like a grunt of protest. She quickly moved to her companion. The girl was waking. The fever was still there but not as bad as it had been. Usagi began to murmur comforting words to her hoping not to startle and confuse the girl anymore than she could.
Slowly green eyes opened up and focused on her face. Usagi could see words forming on her lips. She smiled down to the girl.
"Welcome to the living. You have been asleep for at least three weeks or more. You are very sick right now." The girl looked at her puzzled before looking around the their surroundings. She began to sit up. Usagi moved behind her to help.
"Where am I and who are you?" the voice came out crackled and forced.
"That is what I would like to know. I have no clue where it is I am, " she gave a wiry smile "besides in a cave. This is not my world. My name is Tsukino Usagi. You may call me Usa for it is easier for you to pronounce."
The girl turned and looked her straight in the eyes searching for something.
"Your words sound true. I will believe you for now." She stopped to the cause a coughing fit. "How.how did you come to be here?" she gasped between breaths.
Usagi shrugged. "I don't know. All I remember was walking home after a meeting with my friends. There was a high scream that caused me pain. It was like it was screaming from inside my head. I looked up in time to a falling star coming straight for me. After that I don't know. I woke up here and found you with me."
The girl nodded. "The same thing. Skeletor and his forces were in the sands of time. I was rushing to help the other Masters when the same occurred." Panic flashed in her eyes. "They must be worried. Father is having a fit. Three weeks you say." Usagi laid a hand on her shoulder.
" Miss.these Masters, are they the good guys?"
She drew up straighter. "Yes they are. Have you seen them?"
Usagi lowered her head. "I am so sorry if I had known I would have gotten them to you. You were so sick. I traveled out each day to try and find help. I found a small village not far from here. They seem to be in fear. A small child found me. She has been helping me. After meeting her I was heading back here with a few things she was able to gather. I ran into these creatures. I could feel evil rolling off of them. The rest of that day and into the night and ran from them. Some one came from the trees and attacked them. I heard those three call them the Masters. I ran and didn't look back. I am so sorry." Usagi began to cry. The girl pulled her into her embrace and tried to soothe her. Usagi finally quieted down. The girl leaned back and smiled down at her.
"There all better. Can you describe to me the three that chased you?"
"One looked like a hunched over beast. Covered in brown fur."
"That would be Beastman."
"One had a metal jaw. His left arm was mechanical and changed into different weapons."
"Trap-jaw and the last."
"Something from the waters. It had to have been. Green and scales with fins on its head."
"Merman. What would those three be doing out here. There is nothing that Skeletor would want.unless." She began to struggle to stand. Usagi came to her side. The girl pushed away. Usagi sat back and huffed.
"You are still sick and have a fever. You have been laying down for three weeks at least your legs are not strong enough to hold you."
The girl sighed and let Usagi help her up.
"Get me to where I can see outside. Will be able to tell where we are at." Slowly the two made it past the falls to a ledge. After a minuet the girl began to speak again. "Those are the Mystic Mountains. That means we are either in the Vine Jungle or the Evergreen forest. Castle Gray Skull is not far from here. If we can get there then I can contact the Masters."
"We can't travel! You are to weak and not to mention sick." Usagi's protest was cut short when the girl's legs buckled. Usagi caught here before she fell and hit her head on something. A hard object thumped against her chest. Her eyes flew wide.
"Uhg, Rei-chan is right I am an idiot. Why didn't I think of it before?" she looked down at the girl. "I want to try something, but I can only do it if you promise not to tell a soul what you seen me do." the girl looked at her perplexed. Usagi brings out a necklace with a crystal attached to it. "With the aid of this I will be able to heal you some. Give back a bit of your strength. I can only do a little or it will drain to much from me."
The crystal began to glow and rise between them. Usagi place her hands to the side of it and whispered a few words. Light bathed over both of them once the light subsided Usagi sat back painting a little.
Not far away Blue eyes snapped open. 'There is only one with that power. How is it she came to be here.' Blue eyes turned to the large crystal behind her. It pulsed in response to the power felt. 'She must be found before Skeletor does.'
Usagi smiled at the girl as she flexed her muscles amazed at the supplied strength. She looked at Usagi confused.
"Why did you help and still continue doing so?" Usagi shrugged.
"It is in my nature to help. I love doing it. It gives me peace that I have helped someone some small way. I think of nothing when I do it and expect nothing in return."
"I suppose I could give you something in return though. I failed to tell you my name." She stood up and offered a hand. Usagi grabbed it and was pulled to her feet. "I am Teela. I thank you Usa for helping me. I suggest we make with the day and get to Castle Gray Skull."
Usagi shook her head. " I still don't like this. You are still weak. I was able to give you some strength but you need a doctor not to run around a jungle."
Teela smiled. "Well then it is a good thing that I will not be running around the jungle." She reached to her belt and removed a small circular disk. Throwing it before them it enlarged to fit both of them on it while hovering above ground. Usagi's eyes went wide.
"You want me to ride on that. You are out of your mind!"
Teela jumped on and smirked down to Usagi. "Scared? It won't hurt you and we can cover ground quicker this way.," she offered a hand to her. Reluctantly Usagi grasped it and climbed on. It lurched off the ground a few more inches Usagi threw her arms around Teela.
"I don't care if I am a sacred. You better not drop me or I will come back and haunt you for the rest of your life."
Teela laughed and launched the disk into the air. Usagi squealed and closed her eyes. She missed her wings at least with them she had control over them and knew she wouldn't fall.
Teela looked down at the tight grip around her waist and sighed. "You are missing the beautiful scenery with your eyes closed."
"I don't care you just better concentrate on flying this thing."
Teela rolled her eyes. "Tell my about your friends. It will take you mind off of your fears."
Usagi relaxed a little. "Well there is Rei-chan.."
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Well this isn't how I wanted it but it was the best sounding.
The places mentioned are real though I am going off of the old map I found.
Till next time
Next chapter: Usagi and Teela make to Gray Skull only to defend it from Skeletor until help arrives. How will the others take to the news of Usagi's arrival?
Things began to take shape through the hazy sight. Tall rock formations protruding from the ground, water dripping from formations on the ceiling. Three walls of rock surrounding her, the fourth was the pounding she had heard, a waterfall. A cave she was in a cave. But a cave where at? She wasn't on earth. She couldn't feel the spirit of Earth, Elysian. But something similar and familiar was near by something of her past.
She slowly stood up wincing at the pain shooting through her muscles. How long had she been out? By the way her body was reaching it had been a while. Her legs had a hard time holding her not to mention every muscle in her body ached. She forced them to move.
A moan over powered the roar of the water falling. In a far corner was another body. A female. For getting about her pain she made her way to the girls side. She was a little startled at the girl's outfit. It reminded her of her uniform only more medieval.
The girl wore a white body suit with gold trim. A belt separated it from a short skirt. Instead of a single skirt with many pleats each pleat was separated. A high green collar a well as green gems. Her hair was a reddish brown color pulling in a high ponytail by a gold band another band was half was down her ponytail. To small tendrils of hair hung behind her ears. Brown leather boots reached her knees. A cobra orb and sword hung at her belt.
She was in awe. This girl was beautiful to say nonetheless. She watched the girl as she tossed around. Sweat covered her even being in the cool cave. Reaching over hesitantly she placed her hand on the girl's forehead only to bring back with shock. She had a high temperature.
Quickly she took her jacket off and ripped on her sleeves from her shirt. A nearby pool of water she used to dip the torn piece of cloth into and bath the girl's head. Her jacket had been draped over her to give some warmth.
It had been three weeks ago since she woke. Usagi sighed from her perch at the entrance. From this angle she could see out of the waterfall. Looking back over to the girl she shook her head. Soon they would have to find a doctor or someone who knew of healing. The only time the nameless girl had woken was when Usagi forcefully shook her awake to drink or to eat berries of fruit she found. The girl's health was quickly failing with no hope of recovery. Coughing fits had begun the day before and the fever came and went. This morning shaking fits began.
The farthest Usagi had traveled from the cave was to a nearby forest where she foraged for food. It was to risky to leave her unprotected and while she was this sick. She had happened to upon a small village and befriended a young girl. The girl was the only thing that had kept them alive this long. The girl had helped them by getting blankets, food other necessities. Even cloths for Usagi to wear hers had become tattered and beyond repair.
Looking back out the waterfall Usagi eyed the surrounding landscape. She could see mountains in the background. Besides that it was an endless jungle. Not only was it risky to leave the girl but also she had no clue where she was, what dangers she may find. She already met a few of the bad guys and barely gotten away. They scared her. She was use to Yuma, cardians, and heart snatchers, ect. These creatures were alive, breathing things and huge.
Not three days after meeting the little girl and gaining her trust she stumbled more like tripped over three figures. One reminded her of a monster she had seen in a movie. Its lower jaw was metal, left arm all mechanical that transformed into different weapons. The second was covered in fur but its head, hunched over. He reminded her of big foot. The last looked like he came from the blue lagoon. He was green, scales, and fins on his head.
She spent most of that day and half the night running and dodging from them. They were almost on her when another group attacked them. She didn't look back to see her saviors she just ran as fast a she could till she reached the river. Once at the river she swam to the falls and climbed up the rocks. It was four days till she ventured out again.
All she could do now was sit at her post and pray.
Usagi woke with a start. Something had woken her from her sleep. She glanced around the still dark cave. The sun was starting to rise and the reflection from the water helped some. She heard a noise, it sounded like a grunt of protest. She quickly moved to her companion. The girl was waking. The fever was still there but not as bad as it had been. Usagi began to murmur comforting words to her hoping not to startle and confuse the girl anymore than she could.
Slowly green eyes opened up and focused on her face. Usagi could see words forming on her lips. She smiled down to the girl.
"Welcome to the living. You have been asleep for at least three weeks or more. You are very sick right now." The girl looked at her puzzled before looking around the their surroundings. She began to sit up. Usagi moved behind her to help.
"Where am I and who are you?" the voice came out crackled and forced.
"That is what I would like to know. I have no clue where it is I am, " she gave a wiry smile "besides in a cave. This is not my world. My name is Tsukino Usagi. You may call me Usa for it is easier for you to pronounce."
The girl turned and looked her straight in the eyes searching for something.
"Your words sound true. I will believe you for now." She stopped to the cause a coughing fit. "How.how did you come to be here?" she gasped between breaths.
Usagi shrugged. "I don't know. All I remember was walking home after a meeting with my friends. There was a high scream that caused me pain. It was like it was screaming from inside my head. I looked up in time to a falling star coming straight for me. After that I don't know. I woke up here and found you with me."
The girl nodded. "The same thing. Skeletor and his forces were in the sands of time. I was rushing to help the other Masters when the same occurred." Panic flashed in her eyes. "They must be worried. Father is having a fit. Three weeks you say." Usagi laid a hand on her shoulder.
" Miss.these Masters, are they the good guys?"
She drew up straighter. "Yes they are. Have you seen them?"
Usagi lowered her head. "I am so sorry if I had known I would have gotten them to you. You were so sick. I traveled out each day to try and find help. I found a small village not far from here. They seem to be in fear. A small child found me. She has been helping me. After meeting her I was heading back here with a few things she was able to gather. I ran into these creatures. I could feel evil rolling off of them. The rest of that day and into the night and ran from them. Some one came from the trees and attacked them. I heard those three call them the Masters. I ran and didn't look back. I am so sorry." Usagi began to cry. The girl pulled her into her embrace and tried to soothe her. Usagi finally quieted down. The girl leaned back and smiled down at her.
"There all better. Can you describe to me the three that chased you?"
"One looked like a hunched over beast. Covered in brown fur."
"That would be Beastman."
"One had a metal jaw. His left arm was mechanical and changed into different weapons."
"Trap-jaw and the last."
"Something from the waters. It had to have been. Green and scales with fins on its head."
"Merman. What would those three be doing out here. There is nothing that Skeletor would want.unless." She began to struggle to stand. Usagi came to her side. The girl pushed away. Usagi sat back and huffed.
"You are still sick and have a fever. You have been laying down for three weeks at least your legs are not strong enough to hold you."
The girl sighed and let Usagi help her up.
"Get me to where I can see outside. Will be able to tell where we are at." Slowly the two made it past the falls to a ledge. After a minuet the girl began to speak again. "Those are the Mystic Mountains. That means we are either in the Vine Jungle or the Evergreen forest. Castle Gray Skull is not far from here. If we can get there then I can contact the Masters."
"We can't travel! You are to weak and not to mention sick." Usagi's protest was cut short when the girl's legs buckled. Usagi caught here before she fell and hit her head on something. A hard object thumped against her chest. Her eyes flew wide.
"Uhg, Rei-chan is right I am an idiot. Why didn't I think of it before?" she looked down at the girl. "I want to try something, but I can only do it if you promise not to tell a soul what you seen me do." the girl looked at her perplexed. Usagi brings out a necklace with a crystal attached to it. "With the aid of this I will be able to heal you some. Give back a bit of your strength. I can only do a little or it will drain to much from me."
The crystal began to glow and rise between them. Usagi place her hands to the side of it and whispered a few words. Light bathed over both of them once the light subsided Usagi sat back painting a little.
Not far away Blue eyes snapped open. 'There is only one with that power. How is it she came to be here.' Blue eyes turned to the large crystal behind her. It pulsed in response to the power felt. 'She must be found before Skeletor does.'
Usagi smiled at the girl as she flexed her muscles amazed at the supplied strength. She looked at Usagi confused.
"Why did you help and still continue doing so?" Usagi shrugged.
"It is in my nature to help. I love doing it. It gives me peace that I have helped someone some small way. I think of nothing when I do it and expect nothing in return."
"I suppose I could give you something in return though. I failed to tell you my name." She stood up and offered a hand. Usagi grabbed it and was pulled to her feet. "I am Teela. I thank you Usa for helping me. I suggest we make with the day and get to Castle Gray Skull."
Usagi shook her head. " I still don't like this. You are still weak. I was able to give you some strength but you need a doctor not to run around a jungle."
Teela smiled. "Well then it is a good thing that I will not be running around the jungle." She reached to her belt and removed a small circular disk. Throwing it before them it enlarged to fit both of them on it while hovering above ground. Usagi's eyes went wide.
"You want me to ride on that. You are out of your mind!"
Teela jumped on and smirked down to Usagi. "Scared? It won't hurt you and we can cover ground quicker this way.," she offered a hand to her. Reluctantly Usagi grasped it and climbed on. It lurched off the ground a few more inches Usagi threw her arms around Teela.
"I don't care if I am a sacred. You better not drop me or I will come back and haunt you for the rest of your life."
Teela laughed and launched the disk into the air. Usagi squealed and closed her eyes. She missed her wings at least with them she had control over them and knew she wouldn't fall.
Teela looked down at the tight grip around her waist and sighed. "You are missing the beautiful scenery with your eyes closed."
"I don't care you just better concentrate on flying this thing."
Teela rolled her eyes. "Tell my about your friends. It will take you mind off of your fears."
Usagi relaxed a little. "Well there is Rei-chan.."
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Well this isn't how I wanted it but it was the best sounding.
The places mentioned are real though I am going off of the old map I found.
Till next time
Next chapter: Usagi and Teela make to Gray Skull only to defend it from Skeletor until help arrives. How will the others take to the news of Usagi's arrival?