The Princess Who Fell To Earth (by DS Wynne)
Disclaimer: None of the characters within this joint belong to me
Note: This is an alt-fusion story.
Part 5: "A Dark Knight over a Jadeite"
A young couple and their child leave the theatre in good spirits. The lights of Downtown Tokyo shine brightly, indicating that the life of the city was active.
"Oh Shiro, thank you for taking us to the theatre this evening."
"Yeah, thanks Daddy!"
"Hey, what is a good husband and father to do? You're quite welcome, you two. Oh, let's take this short-cut back to the train station."
"Shiro, do you think it's wise? Not to question my manly husband, but I read that this part of the city is infested with gangs."
"Nonsense, my darling. Even if there were gang activity, there made up of a bunch of kids. So, relax. Yoshi and I will protect you, Keiko my love."
"Oh, okay."
The family made their way through the alley and into the courtyard of an old section of town.
"Odd. I thought the alley led to the sub-way station. Must have taken a wrong turn. We better head on back."
"Hey, man. You got a light?"
From within the shadows a group of rowdy looking boys comes forth. Wearing the latest gang fashion-wear, the group looked pretty formidable.
"Ya hear me? Or are you deaf?"
"No, I did. I don't have a lighter. My wife and I do not smoke."
"Then can you give us some money for fun?"
"Look, I don't have any money to give."
"Well, then. It looks like we're going to MAKE some fun after all…"
"No, stay back! I know karate!"
"Really? Do you think it will be enough to stop ALL of us?"
"Uh…"
"I didn't think so. Boys?"
Before the gang could full converge on the hapless family, everyone present heard a loud noise.
CRACK!
Source came from a…person hitting the pavement with a Bo staff. The person, who obviously appeared to be a girl, had wild, spiky (and long) hair, a dark outfit that covered her body (except her arms) and bracers. She also wore a mask that covered her face, and a short, tattered-like cape. The only other distinctive trait about her was that the mask was the face of a bat.
"Leave. Now."
"Oh, look at the little ninja wanna-be," said the gang leader. "Boys?"
The gang rushed the lithe girl, who nimbly ducked, dodged and weaves her way through the throng.
BAM!
POW!
BASH!
Within seconds, the gang went down. Then, after surveying the scene before her, the masked girl turned her head towards the frightened couple.
"Are you alright?"
"Yeah…YES! I mean we are fine," replied the boyfriend.
"Good. In the future, do avoid taking short-cuts through back alleys."
And thus Komori fades into the background.
"Who was that masked girl?" asked the girlfriend.
Meanwhile, in the Negaverse…
"Jadeite, report," said Barryl, the Queen of the Dark Kingdom. "And I better hear a good plan this time!"
"Of course, your Darkness," replied the dark general. "As you know, these mortals are a superstitious and cowardly lot."
"So you are going to dress up as a ghost or a bat to scare up some energy?"
"Uh, no. Actually, I was thinking of using a local shrine as a way to get energy."
"Hmmm. Sounds like an interesting plan. All right, proceed. But no more screw ups!"
"Oh!" exclaimed Serena. "Let's get a good luck charm, Amy!"
"There's no such thing as 'good luck' charms, Serena," replied Amy, who was busy typing on her new Mercury Computer (With Technical Support). "You make your destiny, not abide by it."
"Huh?"
"I said, it is a waste of time to rely on such an archaic construction like a 'good luck' charm."
"Huh?"
"I said- oh, never mind. 'Good luck' charms are just stupid, okay? You barely have enough money on food as it is."
"Well, unlike you, I, Serena Tsukino, am a dreamer. As such, I, Serena Tsukino, will dare dream the impossible dream. And you know what that is?"
"Not getting fat?"
"NO! I want to have…A BOYFRIEND!" Serena hoped to either get Andrew the Arcade attendant or that mysterious "Tuxedo Mask" guys that keeps popping up now and again.
"Good luck!" said another voice.
"Don't you have a pole to scratch or something, Luna?" says a perturbed Serena.
"No. I'm just here to REMIND you to keep an eye out on the latest Negaverse plot."
"Fine, fine. Amy, keep an eye out on Negaverse activities."
"ME? Luna just told YOU to be on the look out!"
"Hey, I'm sure you can, you know, hack into the government's network to get better results than I would. Besides, I'm the one with the muscles around. All you need for me to do is point and clink. I'll do the rest. By the way, what do you think of this slogan: 'Sailor Moon: One Youma at a Time'. Catchy, huh?"
"…"
"Well?"
"That is positively the most self-indulgent slogan I've heard in a while," said Luna.
"Yes, why do you need one anyway?" asked Amy.
"Well, I figure that if I'm to be a superhero or something, I should have a moniker like those foreign superheroes."
"If you ask me, you shouldn't have one. Really, you should NOT have one."
"It's just a thought…"
"HEY!"
The girls and black cat turned to see a Shinto shrine maiden glaring at them. Apparently, the girl was a bit cranky. And who wouldn't be, especially with a frizzled hairstyle and an apparent lack of sleep.
"Don't you two have better things to do than arguing in front of a place of worship?"
"Okay…Sorry miss," said Serena. "Is this the place where we can 'good luck' charms?"
"Yes. Just asked the attendant up top. And no loitering!"
"Sheesh! Okay, okay."
After Serena got her charms, Raye Hino put away her broom in order to prepare for school. As she did so, Raye grumbled to herself of the difficulty of trying to get mousse out of her hair.
I got to make changes, Raye thought, as she yawned to herself.
Afterwards, Raye sat in front of the sacred fire, so that she can increased her awareness factor. However, before she could reach a Zen-like state, the shrine's attendant makes his presence known.
"I've finished restocking the supplies, Miss Hino," said "Jed", who recently began working at the Cherry Hill Temple.
"Thanks. My grandfather wants you to transcribe some text later on, but you can take an early break this morning."
"Thank you, ma'am."
After Jed leaves, Raye returns to her meditation. However, she begins to receive very disturbing images…involving shadows.
Odd, Raye thought to herself. She knew that several busses were disappearing nearby, and she knew that "Jed" was behind it somehow, but Raye wanted concrete proof as to his true intentions. Her "uncle" Bruce would always look for angles before formulating a consensus, something that her training hammered into her. However, even he knew that waiting too long could cost more innocent people's lives. Whether Raye was ready or not, she was going to act as soon as possible. And she also knew that her potential foe would not be a simple mugger or gang leader.
With her resolve up, Raye removed a few wooden planks and jumped down into the world of…KOMORI.
Later…
"Okay, we're here. Now what?" asked Serena.
"We wait for the bus," replied Luna. "According to Amy, at this time and place, a would-be victim would have to get on this route."
"Then what?"
"That's the million yen question. Amy will follow us from where she is."
"Which shouldn't take long since she is fast enough. By the way, I still say I won that race."
"Did not. And stop being a sore looser."
"I am NOT a sore looser. If I didn't get a glimpse of MY Andrew loading boxes without his shirt on, I'd have won."
"Whatever. Look, here comes our ride now."
As scheduled, their bus came. Serena paid her fare (with her disguise as a tour guide on), followed by Luna (who was in a carry-on case). Nothing seemed to be happening, thus far, as the bus went on its way. Unknown to Serena, Komori, now dressed with a more traditional Ninja outfit, though stylized a bit, had hitched a ride on the top of the bus. Her outfit was short-sleeved, her head was covered (though only her eyes and ponytail were seen), and wore arm-bracers. While she was equipped with both ancient and modern weapon, besides her special gadgets, Komori never used anything lethal. After all, Uncle Bruce would not approve of her using deadly force.
Sure enough, a portal of some type opened up.
"What the heck is that?" yelled Serena.
When the ride was over, Serena could see that she was in some void. Her senses immediately picked up on more busses in the area. Then she saw the one who was responsible.
Jadeite.
"Luna-?"
"Yes, immediately."
"Moon Prism MAKE UP!"
After the transformation, Sailor Moon was reborn, once again.
"Well. It looks like not all of the passengers have been put to sleep," sneered the Negaverse General. He didn't know how the brat found out about his operations, but it really didn't matter. Sailor Moon was a dead girl anyway.
"Well, if it means something to you, I'm falling asleep listening to your words. Must you drone on, and on, and on?"
"What? No matter. I would like to introduce you to a friend of mine. Shady?"
The bus driver immediately changed her appearance. Now blue-skinned, and wearing a revealing outfit, the creature smirked.
"Well, at least I know the type of women YOU'RE into, Jadeite. No matter."
Sailor Moon rushed full speed, determined to make short work of both the dark general and his servant. Unfortunately…
"Darkness WAVE!"
Sailor Moon found herself engulfed in darkness. She felt her strength begin ebb. So cold, so cold…
"It looks like I was correct. MAGIC is your weakness after all. I'm going to savor your death, brat.
"Hydro SPRAY!" screamed a voice.
"AAAHHH!" cried the general and the youma.
"Sailor Moon, you're okay?" asked Sailor Mercury, as she knelt down to check up on her friend.
"I'm fine. But where were you anyway?"
"Well, I went to Tokyo Bay, and used the vacuum created by my speed to carry about a ton of water to this place."
"Well, you should have said SOMETHING, you know!"
"That will be the LAST surprise you will have girl. Shady?"
"Right. Darkness CLOUD!"
With everything pitched black, it became difficult to find the villains. Even Serena's vision powers couldn't penetrate the effect.
"OW!" yelled Sailor Mercury, as her leg exploded in pain.
"Little girl, the dark is my ally!"
"And it is mine as well," said another voice.
WHACK!
"OW!"
When the darkness effect disappeared, there appeared the be a ninja in a fighting stance.
"Give it up, fiend," said Komori.
"Heh. I think not. Darkness BLAST!"
Komori deftly leaped around, dodging the attacks and throwing her "Ko-rangs" (actually, they were Batman's "Bat-erangs", boomerangs shaped like a bat). It became very frustrating for the "The Dark Squire". If only I had more training, Raye thought to herself. Maybe Grandpa is right about studying under Uncle Genma…
Meanwhile, Luna, who was observing all this, saw the mark that identified Komori as the Senshi of Mars. Ducking and dodging, Luna got to where the ninja was.
"Quick, use this henshen rod!"
"Eh? You can talk!"
"Never mind that! Just do it!"
Komori wasn't sure if she trusted the object. But, if this cat could help her to protect innocence, why not take a chance?
"Very well," said Komori, as she saw Jadeite and Shady fight a weakened Sailor Moon and Sailor Mercury. "Now what do I do?"
"Say the first thing that comes to your mind."
"Okay…Mars Prism MAKE UP."
Thus, Sailor Mars was born.
Sailor Mars took stock in the changes. She now wore some stylized sailor fuku. The only changes was part of her face that was covered was her mouth and nose, and the symbol of the bat was incrusted on her broach. She found herself striking a pose and saying some interesting words.
"I am Sailor Mars, Champion of Love and Justice. And you will pay for your crime against the innocent."
"What?" exclaimed Jadeite. "Another Sailor brat?"
"Darkness Blast!" yelled Shady.
"As the fire of humankind kept the darkness at bay, so shall my fire keep you at bay. Mars Fire IGNITE!"
The fires of the Sailor of Mars consumed the dark, and struck home.
"Yaaahhh!" the youma screamed.
"Sailor Moon, now use your attack!" yelled Luna. "Sailor Mercury, help her out!"
"Okay…Luna. Moon…Tiara…ELIMINATION!"
As Sailor Moon threw her magically charged tiara at Shady, Sailor Mercury increased its speed by tapping it gently. The result was a magically charged weapon moving at the speed of sound.
BOOM!
Unfortunately, there wasn't anything left of the youma, who didn't even have time to scream.
"You…you…you'll pay for that!" said an angry Jadeite, as he faded from view.
"Ew…what a mess!" said Serena.
"Yes, it is. Now what?" says Sailor Mercury.
"We figure out a way to insure the safety of the innocents," says Sailor Mars.
"Then let's figure out a way then," says Luna.
"I think I can help!"
"Hey! It's Tuxedo Mask!" yelled Sailors Moon and Mercury.
"Hop on board! I got the busses connected, so we can all go home."
Meanwhile, back in the Negaverse…
"You have failed again."
"Your Majesty-"
"Silence! The only reason why I haven't laid the smack down on yer candy-arse, is that you have collected some energy."
"I see."
"Now get out of my sight. The WWF is about to start."
"Thank you, your grace." And thank goodness she's taking up television as a recreational hobby. Whew!
"So, if you need me," Raye said, as she took another look at her com-device, "You'll be able to reach me on this."
"Sure, why not? We're a team right."
"I don't think so," Raye said as she continued to sweep.
"What's with her, Amy?"
"You know, she's the loner type."
"Yeah. Oh yeah, speaking of which, why are you dressed like some ninja?"
"The innocents need protection. Ever since my Pepe suffered a horrible fate at the hands of some fiend, I swore that no other life will suffer so."
FLASHBACK
"Oh, Pepe," says a very young Raye. Having won a goldfish at the local carnaval, Raye wanted to get home as fast as possible. Unfortunately, Raye had encountered "The Fiend".
"WEEEEEEEEEEE-"
BAM!
Something fast and blond came barreling down the street. Unfortunately "it" bumped into Raye, causing her to drop her newly acquired pet…into the sewage drain.
"Pepe! Pepe!"
Using great determination, Raye climbed down to retrieve her pet, but it was too late.
"Pepe, I will avenge you!" said a now soaked Raye. Thus, the road to become a squire of the night was created.
END FLASHBACK
"Heh. Well, we better get going. Come on, Amy!"
"Well, okay. Bye-Bye!" And off the girls went.
"Hmm," mused Raye. "That Serena is a strange one."
Somewhere else…
"Miss Lyta? Miss Lyta?"
A teenaged girl, sitting in a lotus position, opened her eyes to stare at the green woman.
"Yes?"
"It's almost time to get ready for school."
"Thanks."
The green woman glowed a bit before changing her shape into a green lantern. Lyta then grabbed the lantern's handle and, with the a lantern-shaped ring on her right hand, she placed her ring into the light of the lantern. With a sigh, Lyta recited the mantra that her sensei Ganthet taught her:
In the Brightest Day, in the Darkest Night,
No evil shall escape my sight.
Let those who worship Evil's might,
Beware my power, GREEN LANTERN'S LIGHT!
Afterwards, Lyta put away her lantern away in a sub-dimension, and then took a look at her Green Lantern uniform. It was all black except for the stylized symbol of a green lantern on the front. It gave her an otherworldly quality. Of course, she can always change later.
Thus, with a sigh, Lyta leaves her meditation spot on the Moon behind.
Tbc.
Author's note: I hope you liked it. C&C are welcomed.
Next time: It been a rough road for our heroes. Unfortunately, it'll get worse before it gets better, as Zoicite makes his/her play on one of the Seven Special Crystals. That is, if Lyta has anything to say about it! Be here in "The Green Thumb Factor". See you soon!
