Sailor Senshi: Senshi Andromeda no Shonen

By, Senayalayasha-Sama

Chapter One: Peacetime Shattered

Kaoru awoke one morning, sweating. He had been dreaming, like normal, and he had a dream about a creepy man wearing nothing except for a loincloth and had wild dark hair, brandishing a long two-pronged spear. Something about him wasn't right.

Kaoru was a tall 17-year-old with long black curly locks and a gorgeous face and body, almost like a model with expressive and narrow green eyes. He was a senior in high school, and Mr. Everything, not to mention the most popular guy in school.

A moment later, his dragon-shaped alarm clock went off and he got up to get ready for work. It was Sunday, and he had a part-time job at the local gas station making $8.oo an hour. It was fun, but he had been shot at several times and almost robbed six. That always ruined a perfectly good day.

As he headed downstairs for breakfast, he thought about the dream some more and his golden retriever Maki trotted up to greet him. Maki had been around for ages, but even though he had to be ancient, he still acted like a year old puppy. On his collar was a tiny star-shaped pin that had been around as long as Maki had, but had no apparent use. It was just there.

"Morning Mom," Kaoru said, sitting down at the table and pouring himself a bowl of Raisin Bran Crunch and took out a list of to-do's. Kaoru was a serious teenager and didn't fool around unless he was hanging out with his friends. His mom liked him being responsible.

"Morning, Kaoru," said the brunette woman, fixing herself breakfast. There was no one else in the house as his mother was divorced and Kaoru was an only child, so they pretty much cooked for each other or fended for themselves, not saying more than was necessary. "You have work today, right?"

"Yes, Mom. Do you need anything?"

"No, I was just making sure. I didn't want to make plans then have to ruin them for you to work."

"Good point. Well, I have to go. Bye, Mom," said Kaoru as he finished his breakfast and grabbed his wallet, kissing his mother on the cheek. Maki followed.

"Bye, Kaoru. Have a good day."

"You too, Mom. C'mon, Maki." said Kaoru, grabbing his keys as Maki ran after him. His life was normal as it could be when your closest companion happened to be your talking dog. His mother didn't know that Maki could talk which was probably a good thing that worked in their favor.

"You know Kaoru, you should probably start trying to find the other Warriors. Then, when the time comes for war, you're not trying to fight off an enemy all by yourself," Maki said after they left the house.

"But it's peacetime now. I don't want to bother the others about that sort of thing yet."

"I guess that's your decision."

"But, I do miss Shinya and Shi. They were awesome people."

"Yeah, they were. Don't you see them in class?"

"No, they changed schools," said Kaoru as he went inside the gas station and took his place behind the counter. The first thing he did was stock the cigarette cases. When he was almost done, he dropped a pack of Marlboros and he bent to pick it up. The second he did, a pocket knife fell out of his pocket, a large A with a crossed sword and staff emblazoned on it. It was how he transformed into Andromeda Senshi Subete. Shinya had a bracelet that transformed into his whip and Shi had necklace that became his Chinese Star and chain once they transformed. His pocket knife became his sword and staff.

He picked it up after a moment and slid it back into his pocket as he put the cigarettes in their place and closed the display case.

That night on his way home, Kaoru didn't say much. He stopped dead on the sidewalk and looked at the darkening sky. Maki was right. Something powerful was coming. It was quieter than normal. "Maki…" he said, voice barely above a whisper.

"Yeah, Kaoru?"

"Could you do some research for me? On the enemy that's coming?"

"Yeah. What do you want to know?"

"How strong they are, how many there are…I'm going to see if I can't get Shinya and Shi back."

"Okay. I'll be back a little later, Kaoru."

"By, Maki!" Kaoru said, running the opposite direction.

"This is perfect. There are only three Protectors and the Sacred Power is for the most part unguarded. Once the King has the Sacred Power, we will have the strength to carry out our plan. But, to find the Sacred Power, one must find out who the Protectors are. And what better way, than to draw them out?" said a figure floating in the sky. As they said this, a light headed straight for the quiet city.

Author's Note

Very short and very complicated. As the story goes on it should get to be a little easier to understand. Just work with me a little as I get this all planned out. This is part of some half-formed story idea that hopefully will blossom into something awesome and easy to follow. Reviews are welcome, but flames will be used for marshmallows.