Princes of the Universe
Chapter 3 - Rewritten and Edited Final Farwell
Story by Leland Hogan and Bryon Payne
Original Characters by Leland Hogan and Bryon Payne
Original Story by Naoko Takeuchi
Theme song "Princes of the Universe" by Queen.
"Princes of the Universe"
Here we are, Born to be kings,
We're the princes of the universe,
Here we belong, Fighting to survive,
In a world with the darkest powers,
And here we are, We're the princes of the universe,
Here we belong, Fightinf for survival,
We've come to be the rulers of your world,
I am immortal, I have inside me blood of kings,
I have no rival, No man can be my equal,
Take me to the future of your world,
Born to be kings, Princes of the universe,
Fighting and free, Got your world in my hand,
I'm here for your love and I'll make my stand,
We were born to be princes of the universe,
No man could understand. My power is in my own hand,
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, People talk about you,
People say you've had your day,
I'm a man that will go far,
Fly the moon and reach for the stars,
With my sword and head held high,
Got to pass the test, first time - yeah,
I know that people talk about me I hear it every day,
But I can prove you worng cause I'm right first time,
Yeah. Yeah. Alright, Watch this man fly,
Bring on the girls,
Here We are. Born to be kings. We're the princes of
the universe. Here we belong. Born to be kings,
Princes of the universe. Fighting and free,
Got the world in my hands. I'm here for your love,
And I'll make my stand,
We were born to be princes of the universe.
And now on with chapter 3.
For the next two minutes, Vega keep thinking of reasons why the readings were showing what they were showing.
"On the viewscreen," the captain said.
The entire crew gasped as they looked at the moon. There was nothing left. No oceans, no forests, nothing remained except tons of craters all over the moon.
"Please no," Vega whispered.
As they approached, it was obvious that there was a war like no other fought on this small moon. Were the atmosphere was once rich, it was now slowly dissipating into space.
Cephius quickly checked the scanners.
"We have twenty minutes before the atmosphere becomes unbreathable. Captain, get as close as you can to the surface. Vega and I will take the shuttle."
When Cephius had just turned around to go to the turbolift, Vega was already there. Cephius barely made it in before the door closed. Cephius thought of saying something, but decided against it. Unlike last time, it was Cephius that had to make a mad dash into the shuttle before Vega took off. Cephius quickly belted himself down just as Vega hit the thrusters. It took them only ten seconds to reach the surface and only another twenty to reach the palace. There, nothing remained but a few pillars and stones. At the same time, they both saw a flash of white underneath a collapsed column. Vega quickly landed the shuttle and dashed out the door. Cephius quickly followed him, but could not keep up.
Vega and Cephius came upon the palace in great haste.
"This cant be happening, I refuse to believe its happening" said Vega with tears in his eyes.
"Believe it Vega. I sorry to say, but we are both up creek without a paddle and were sinking."
As Cephius said this Vega came to a abrubt hault as he staired at a lifeless body in front of him. Cephius not knowing who was at Vegas feet came around and stoped.
"I wanted to believe there would be surviors and that she would be among them." Vega said as tears started to fall rapidly
"We were both hopping Vega. But, we know thats not the case."
"Give me a few minutes here alone with her. Oh and Cephius?"
"Yes, Vega what is it?"
"Do me a favor and go find the rest of the senshi and my sister and put them together, I will bring Ami when i am done saying good bye."
"Sure Vega, it will give me a chance to say my good byes too."
As Cephius said this he turned and walked off. After Cephius was out of hearing this laugh came from nowere.
"Bwahahahahaha, Such sentimental foolishness! I would hope that the great worrior prince of the White Moon Kingdom would give me more of a challenge. Instead I find a little boy who lost his love, his mommy and and his people. Such weakness is pathetic, Humans are so much like cattle! Easy prey!"
As this was said, a blazing silver aura surrounded Vega as he stood up. In a quite voice that almost could not be heard, Vega spoke.
"Who are you, are you the one responsible for this, this" Vega could find the words in him to say but his anger was showing quite fierce and showed no signs of getting weeker.
"Ha weak pathetic fool. I wish I could have been here to rip apart the week pathetic creatures of the Sol System. My name is Icis, Gerneral of the Elements of Ice, and I am one of 4 Elements who server the almighty Tempus, Emporer of the Dark Empire and soon to be Ruler of the entire universe. But, now that you know that. You will have to die won't you!
With this Icis threw his hands forward, and a block of Ice flew at Vega. Vega swiftly dove to the side out of harms way, but the ice crushed the site were the dead mercurian princess lay.
As Icis prepares to leave he says more to himself thinking that Vega is dead, "Yes, the emporer was quite displeased when he learned that both his wife and daughter, had been banished by the White Moon Queen to a Negative Dimension, this Negaverse. Anyways, now to find the dead queens Silver crystal and take it to the Emporer"!
Vega was so mad by this point that the aura around him grew by that much more. Vega drew his sword which was called Selune after the goddess of the moon. It was said that the sword once belonged to the goddess her self and carried some of her power.
"Go to hell you bastard"
Vega roared as he charged Icis from his hiding place. Vega swung his sword at the general only to be pushed back last moment as the air was nocked out of vega. Vega was knocked on the ground and rolled as he came into a defensive stance. The general just looked at him with a mixture of ammusement and disbelief. He then looked in the direction that cephius had gone in only to find him charging with his sword Dragons Tear drawn and was prepared to attack.
"Impresive Prince Vega, I did not think you would survive but it seems I was wrong. But Come now. You can not think to harm me in such a fashion. I am much to powerful for mortal fools such as the likes of you to even think hurting me."
"We shall see about that asshole" Vega swore.
Vega looked at Cephius and made a nod to tell him to flank. Cephius nodded in understanding. The minute Cephius was behind Ice, Vega struck.
"I call upon the power of Selune goddess of the moon to grant me the power to defeat this bane."
As Vega said this he held his sword above his head and the sword started to glow white. When it was fully charged Vega let the power rush twords Ice in a ball of energy.
"Moon Eclipes Explosion!"
Icis had to put up a shield to block the power effectivly taking his attention away from Cephius.
When Cephius saw Vega attack, Cephius started his own attack.
"I Cephius the heir of Planet Draconia that is no more sumon the power of the Dragon's Tear."
"Twin Dragons!"
As he said this, a black energy and a white energy dragon appeared at attacked Ice from the back side. Ice had just enough time to see what had happened when everything went black.
"No, This can not be, How ........."
Both Vega's attack and Cephius's attack hit home incinerating Ice with all its fury. The mixed energys exploded sending a shock wave over the area. After Cephius picked himself off the ground he just had to throw a jibe a Vega.
"That my friend had to be one of the most stupid Ideas I have ever had the privilage to see you concocked."
"What it wasnt that bad, besides it worked didnt it." Vega came back with a stupid grin.
"Feel better, becuase I know I do!" Cephius said.
"Much" Vega came back.
After a moment of silence Vega turned twords Ami and picked her up and proceded to walk to the remains of the place garden. After 10 minutes of Serching, Cephius and Vega had gathered The Princess's of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter. They also Laid Princess Serenity, Vega's sister among the group along with Prince Endymion. Both Vega and Cephius notted the air was starting to get thin so they knew they had to hurry.
"Little sister, Senshi, Endo, ....Ami. Please, forgive me. I should have been here with you. I make this Vow to you. I Prince Vega Legolas Serenity herby sware that I shall hunt down and destoy the Dark Empire even if it means my life... This I do sware."
"Serenity, Senshi, Endo ....Makoto, I should have never left you behind but I didnt know this was coming. Please forgive me my love and my friends. I take the same oath as Vega. I shall hunt down the dark Empire and destroy them. Not only have they taken my family but my friends as well."
After a few minutes of silent morning Vega started to move.
"Cephius I have to find my mothers body."
"Come Vega let us look together."
As they roamed the palalce, they came to a courtyard were there were many fallen pillars. On one of those pillars laid the Queen of the Moon, Queen Serenity. Vega upon seeing her lay there let his tears go once again. Cephius Noted that there was a scroll in her hands and took it and read it. After a moment he started to read out loud for Vega to hear.
"Vega my darling son,
If you are reading this then I am no longer living to tell you of the events that has happened here.
A Few short hours after Cephius and your departure to Draconia, I held a small dinner party in which was to formaly announce the Earth and Moon aliance with the marriage of Earths Prince Endymion and the Moon's Princess, Selune Serenity the 4th. I was so happy to break the news to everyone that the war with earth was finaly over and that everyone could rest easily. Even the gaurds and the Royal navey participated in the Events, for which i am truelly regretful now that i think about it. Because of my foolish actions I left our moon totaly unprotected and open to attack.
To my shock though, it was not the terrens who did this but a branch of the dark empire. A woman named beryl and her evil mother metallia attacked during the dancing with only warning from Luna and Artemis. Beryl said she would conquer all for her mother and father and take the sol galaxy for herself. She wanted the crystal and Earth. Worse yet she wanted Endymion to leave your sister and join her. I am afraid she has already taken Kunzite and the others. For they helped destroy the moon. I know it saddens your heart to hear this becuase you and Nephrite were such good friends growing up.
Lisen though, my time is short and it is draining to use the crystal to make this letter to you. The dark kingdom, come to find out is part of the dark empire which by now has struck against Cephius's home world. I hope you arive in time to stop the needless slaughter. My son, Tempus the Emporer of the Dark Empire Rules from the Dark Star of Cerius that is located in the outer regions of space and is cold and ruthless. Also for the sake of the Universe, You must defeat him and destroy his evil before it consumes everything.
I know you will grieve reading this and i do not blame you. Grieve my son and let it out.
P.S. I know you see the bodys of your loved one here, but i have sent there souls to earth to be re-born, to be peaceful. But i fear that the evil I have trapped will free themselves once more. But i do not know when they might be reborn. Vega promise me that you will survive and look out for your little sister and the others, And Cephius, if you are with my son... take care of him and work on that big mouth he has. Alas i tried while i lived but never could do much. Sigh....., Hes to much like his father....But that was always a good thing.
I am afaird i must go now. I love you vega now and forever. I will always watch over you.
Love your mother
Queen Selune Serenity 3rd."
Cephius stoped reading. He looked over at Vega.
Vega looked at Cephius with hate in his eyes.
"Let us lay them in there graves then our quest truly begins Cephius."
30 minutes later found 9 graves and a ship leaving what was left of the Earths moons atmosphere.
Vega looked out of the shuttle window and uttered,"You shall be avenged my family."
Cephius didnt say anything just continued to fly to the ship. Once on board Cephius gave his comands as Vega walked to his quarters.
"Captain order the fleet to wait for us and once we are together we shall make for the dark star of Cerius. And one more thing, Prepare for War." With that said Cephius also retired to his room.
TBC
Well people this is the rewrite. We hope you all like the revisions that we have done. Please review after this. We both love reading what you think.
Leland and Bryon
Chapter 3 - Rewritten and Edited Final Farwell
Story by Leland Hogan and Bryon Payne
Original Characters by Leland Hogan and Bryon Payne
Original Story by Naoko Takeuchi
Theme song "Princes of the Universe" by Queen.
"Princes of the Universe"
Here we are, Born to be kings,
We're the princes of the universe,
Here we belong, Fighting to survive,
In a world with the darkest powers,
And here we are, We're the princes of the universe,
Here we belong, Fightinf for survival,
We've come to be the rulers of your world,
I am immortal, I have inside me blood of kings,
I have no rival, No man can be my equal,
Take me to the future of your world,
Born to be kings, Princes of the universe,
Fighting and free, Got your world in my hand,
I'm here for your love and I'll make my stand,
We were born to be princes of the universe,
No man could understand. My power is in my own hand,
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, People talk about you,
People say you've had your day,
I'm a man that will go far,
Fly the moon and reach for the stars,
With my sword and head held high,
Got to pass the test, first time - yeah,
I know that people talk about me I hear it every day,
But I can prove you worng cause I'm right first time,
Yeah. Yeah. Alright, Watch this man fly,
Bring on the girls,
Here We are. Born to be kings. We're the princes of
the universe. Here we belong. Born to be kings,
Princes of the universe. Fighting and free,
Got the world in my hands. I'm here for your love,
And I'll make my stand,
We were born to be princes of the universe.
And now on with chapter 3.
For the next two minutes, Vega keep thinking of reasons why the readings were showing what they were showing.
"On the viewscreen," the captain said.
The entire crew gasped as they looked at the moon. There was nothing left. No oceans, no forests, nothing remained except tons of craters all over the moon.
"Please no," Vega whispered.
As they approached, it was obvious that there was a war like no other fought on this small moon. Were the atmosphere was once rich, it was now slowly dissipating into space.
Cephius quickly checked the scanners.
"We have twenty minutes before the atmosphere becomes unbreathable. Captain, get as close as you can to the surface. Vega and I will take the shuttle."
When Cephius had just turned around to go to the turbolift, Vega was already there. Cephius barely made it in before the door closed. Cephius thought of saying something, but decided against it. Unlike last time, it was Cephius that had to make a mad dash into the shuttle before Vega took off. Cephius quickly belted himself down just as Vega hit the thrusters. It took them only ten seconds to reach the surface and only another twenty to reach the palace. There, nothing remained but a few pillars and stones. At the same time, they both saw a flash of white underneath a collapsed column. Vega quickly landed the shuttle and dashed out the door. Cephius quickly followed him, but could not keep up.
Vega and Cephius came upon the palace in great haste.
"This cant be happening, I refuse to believe its happening" said Vega with tears in his eyes.
"Believe it Vega. I sorry to say, but we are both up creek without a paddle and were sinking."
As Cephius said this Vega came to a abrubt hault as he staired at a lifeless body in front of him. Cephius not knowing who was at Vegas feet came around and stoped.
"I wanted to believe there would be surviors and that she would be among them." Vega said as tears started to fall rapidly
"We were both hopping Vega. But, we know thats not the case."
"Give me a few minutes here alone with her. Oh and Cephius?"
"Yes, Vega what is it?"
"Do me a favor and go find the rest of the senshi and my sister and put them together, I will bring Ami when i am done saying good bye."
"Sure Vega, it will give me a chance to say my good byes too."
As Cephius said this he turned and walked off. After Cephius was out of hearing this laugh came from nowere.
"Bwahahahahaha, Such sentimental foolishness! I would hope that the great worrior prince of the White Moon Kingdom would give me more of a challenge. Instead I find a little boy who lost his love, his mommy and and his people. Such weakness is pathetic, Humans are so much like cattle! Easy prey!"
As this was said, a blazing silver aura surrounded Vega as he stood up. In a quite voice that almost could not be heard, Vega spoke.
"Who are you, are you the one responsible for this, this" Vega could find the words in him to say but his anger was showing quite fierce and showed no signs of getting weeker.
"Ha weak pathetic fool. I wish I could have been here to rip apart the week pathetic creatures of the Sol System. My name is Icis, Gerneral of the Elements of Ice, and I am one of 4 Elements who server the almighty Tempus, Emporer of the Dark Empire and soon to be Ruler of the entire universe. But, now that you know that. You will have to die won't you!
With this Icis threw his hands forward, and a block of Ice flew at Vega. Vega swiftly dove to the side out of harms way, but the ice crushed the site were the dead mercurian princess lay.
As Icis prepares to leave he says more to himself thinking that Vega is dead, "Yes, the emporer was quite displeased when he learned that both his wife and daughter, had been banished by the White Moon Queen to a Negative Dimension, this Negaverse. Anyways, now to find the dead queens Silver crystal and take it to the Emporer"!
Vega was so mad by this point that the aura around him grew by that much more. Vega drew his sword which was called Selune after the goddess of the moon. It was said that the sword once belonged to the goddess her self and carried some of her power.
"Go to hell you bastard"
Vega roared as he charged Icis from his hiding place. Vega swung his sword at the general only to be pushed back last moment as the air was nocked out of vega. Vega was knocked on the ground and rolled as he came into a defensive stance. The general just looked at him with a mixture of ammusement and disbelief. He then looked in the direction that cephius had gone in only to find him charging with his sword Dragons Tear drawn and was prepared to attack.
"Impresive Prince Vega, I did not think you would survive but it seems I was wrong. But Come now. You can not think to harm me in such a fashion. I am much to powerful for mortal fools such as the likes of you to even think hurting me."
"We shall see about that asshole" Vega swore.
Vega looked at Cephius and made a nod to tell him to flank. Cephius nodded in understanding. The minute Cephius was behind Ice, Vega struck.
"I call upon the power of Selune goddess of the moon to grant me the power to defeat this bane."
As Vega said this he held his sword above his head and the sword started to glow white. When it was fully charged Vega let the power rush twords Ice in a ball of energy.
"Moon Eclipes Explosion!"
Icis had to put up a shield to block the power effectivly taking his attention away from Cephius.
When Cephius saw Vega attack, Cephius started his own attack.
"I Cephius the heir of Planet Draconia that is no more sumon the power of the Dragon's Tear."
"Twin Dragons!"
As he said this, a black energy and a white energy dragon appeared at attacked Ice from the back side. Ice had just enough time to see what had happened when everything went black.
"No, This can not be, How ........."
Both Vega's attack and Cephius's attack hit home incinerating Ice with all its fury. The mixed energys exploded sending a shock wave over the area. After Cephius picked himself off the ground he just had to throw a jibe a Vega.
"That my friend had to be one of the most stupid Ideas I have ever had the privilage to see you concocked."
"What it wasnt that bad, besides it worked didnt it." Vega came back with a stupid grin.
"Feel better, becuase I know I do!" Cephius said.
"Much" Vega came back.
After a moment of silence Vega turned twords Ami and picked her up and proceded to walk to the remains of the place garden. After 10 minutes of Serching, Cephius and Vega had gathered The Princess's of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter. They also Laid Princess Serenity, Vega's sister among the group along with Prince Endymion. Both Vega and Cephius notted the air was starting to get thin so they knew they had to hurry.
"Little sister, Senshi, Endo, ....Ami. Please, forgive me. I should have been here with you. I make this Vow to you. I Prince Vega Legolas Serenity herby sware that I shall hunt down and destoy the Dark Empire even if it means my life... This I do sware."
"Serenity, Senshi, Endo ....Makoto, I should have never left you behind but I didnt know this was coming. Please forgive me my love and my friends. I take the same oath as Vega. I shall hunt down the dark Empire and destroy them. Not only have they taken my family but my friends as well."
After a few minutes of silent morning Vega started to move.
"Cephius I have to find my mothers body."
"Come Vega let us look together."
As they roamed the palalce, they came to a courtyard were there were many fallen pillars. On one of those pillars laid the Queen of the Moon, Queen Serenity. Vega upon seeing her lay there let his tears go once again. Cephius Noted that there was a scroll in her hands and took it and read it. After a moment he started to read out loud for Vega to hear.
"Vega my darling son,
If you are reading this then I am no longer living to tell you of the events that has happened here.
A Few short hours after Cephius and your departure to Draconia, I held a small dinner party in which was to formaly announce the Earth and Moon aliance with the marriage of Earths Prince Endymion and the Moon's Princess, Selune Serenity the 4th. I was so happy to break the news to everyone that the war with earth was finaly over and that everyone could rest easily. Even the gaurds and the Royal navey participated in the Events, for which i am truelly regretful now that i think about it. Because of my foolish actions I left our moon totaly unprotected and open to attack.
To my shock though, it was not the terrens who did this but a branch of the dark empire. A woman named beryl and her evil mother metallia attacked during the dancing with only warning from Luna and Artemis. Beryl said she would conquer all for her mother and father and take the sol galaxy for herself. She wanted the crystal and Earth. Worse yet she wanted Endymion to leave your sister and join her. I am afraid she has already taken Kunzite and the others. For they helped destroy the moon. I know it saddens your heart to hear this becuase you and Nephrite were such good friends growing up.
Lisen though, my time is short and it is draining to use the crystal to make this letter to you. The dark kingdom, come to find out is part of the dark empire which by now has struck against Cephius's home world. I hope you arive in time to stop the needless slaughter. My son, Tempus the Emporer of the Dark Empire Rules from the Dark Star of Cerius that is located in the outer regions of space and is cold and ruthless. Also for the sake of the Universe, You must defeat him and destroy his evil before it consumes everything.
I know you will grieve reading this and i do not blame you. Grieve my son and let it out.
P.S. I know you see the bodys of your loved one here, but i have sent there souls to earth to be re-born, to be peaceful. But i fear that the evil I have trapped will free themselves once more. But i do not know when they might be reborn. Vega promise me that you will survive and look out for your little sister and the others, And Cephius, if you are with my son... take care of him and work on that big mouth he has. Alas i tried while i lived but never could do much. Sigh....., Hes to much like his father....But that was always a good thing.
I am afaird i must go now. I love you vega now and forever. I will always watch over you.
Love your mother
Queen Selune Serenity 3rd."
Cephius stoped reading. He looked over at Vega.
Vega looked at Cephius with hate in his eyes.
"Let us lay them in there graves then our quest truly begins Cephius."
30 minutes later found 9 graves and a ship leaving what was left of the Earths moons atmosphere.
Vega looked out of the shuttle window and uttered,"You shall be avenged my family."
Cephius didnt say anything just continued to fly to the ship. Once on board Cephius gave his comands as Vega walked to his quarters.
"Captain order the fleet to wait for us and once we are together we shall make for the dark star of Cerius. And one more thing, Prepare for War." With that said Cephius also retired to his room.
TBC
Well people this is the rewrite. We hope you all like the revisions that we have done. Please review after this. We both love reading what you think.
Leland and Bryon