Shown to put the author in life and death situations...
And that's a fact. Okay, here be today's chapter. I hope you all like it. This story still has a ways to go yet and then the third part will go up. I like doing series.
Elphie Muse: We couldn't tell...hey...what happened to the Senshi who were chasing you?
Oh...uh...well...I sorta let them read the rest of the story and they were appeased...
Elphie Muse: Ah. Then perhaps the readers shall like to know what happens next.
Yep. So here's the disclaimer...ah forget it today. Look to previous chapters for the disclaimer. I'm too lazy to write something here.
Note: I wrote this chapter whilst listening to Sailor Wars from the Musical, so if you know of a site that has it, go listen to it as you read. If not, I have a website listed on my profile page that has Sailor Wars on it. Now on with the show...er...fic...whatever...
Last time on Desperate Housewives...
Ano...that should be 'Last time on Eternal Senshi II'...
"We'll take it back someday," Uranus vowed. The three undid their transformations. They returned to their apartment long enough to pack a few supplies. Once that was done, they drove to the airport. They silently boarded a plane and fled Tokyo and Japan, leaving it for the demons to consume.
Sixteen years later...
A regiment marched down the street in perfect uniform. Black wings framed their demonic bodies. A figure with orange hair rode at the front of the column, their black cape fluttering in the wind. Akurei was sitting astride a massive black stallion, a cold grin as he observed the ruined city of Tokyo on his face.
"Fan out. There have been reports of survivors here," he ordered. The Daetamashii split off, mindlessly following his orders.
The wind began picking up, slowly at first but it quickly grew in speed, blowing dust and debris into Akurei's face. A wall of water suddenly slammed into him, knocking him down from the horse. He rose to his feet, his black clothes completely wet.
"Who dares?" he thundered.
A figure appeared out of the shadows, a sword hanging on each hip. Arms were folded over the figure's chest as shaggy hair swayed in the breeze. "This ends now demon," the figure said in a cold voice.
Akurei snorted. "Who is left to stop us? The Senshi have died and will never be reborn. Darkness has won."
"Dead Scream…"
Akurei grunted as the attack hit him. "NANI?" he thundered.
Eternal Sailor Pluto stood next to the figure. "So long as there are those who will fight, there will be hope," she said.
"Without Sailor Moon you cannot defeat us," Akurei smirked. "And with Uranus and Neptune dead as well, what do we have to fear?"
"Me," the figure growled. He pulled the swords free and leveled them at the demon. "You'll pay for everything you've done." He charged in and easily dodged the demon's attacks. He slammed one sword into Akurei's foot and plunged the other into the demon's heart. He pulled the blades free and wiped the demon's blood off.
"Impressive," a cold voice congratulated. Dark Mercury appeared, tapping her sword on her shoulder.
"Kai, don't…" Pluto said to the figure. "We came here for a reason," she whispered softly.
Tenno Kaijin glared at Mercury. "I won't lose to her," he growled.
"Kai, you have a duty," Pluto reminded him.
"So you're going to go back in time and prevent this future from happening are you?" Mercury laughed. "That is amusing." She leveled her ice sword at them. "Amusing, but plausible. I can't let you."
"You won't stop us traitor!" Kai snarled.
"Kai! Go!" Pluto ordered, pressing a Time Key into his hand.
"Demo…" he started.
"You have to! Save the future!" Pluto begged.
Kai reluctantly nodded and activated the Time Key. He leapt through the portal and Pluto sealed it behind him. She turned back to Mercury, a small smile of victory on her face. The Time Senshi calmly watched Mercury.
"Open it," Mercury ordered.
"No," Pluto said. Her smiled widened. "And Kaijin took the last Time Key." A portal formed behind Pluto and she stepped back. "And with me gone, you shall never be able to go back to the past to stop him." She slammed her staff down and the portal closed in front of.
Mercury's face darkened in rage. "KUSO!" she bellowed, knowing that her master would not be pleased.
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Kaijin grunted as he hit the ground hard. He pushed himself up and looked around. He blinked against the glare of the sun. His eyes widened as he looked at Tokyo. It wasn't a large pile of debris and rubble. It was full of life and people.
The young warrior looked down and realized he was in normal clothes. He wore a pair of black jeans, black boots, and a white shirt under a black leather jacket. Kai walked out onto the street and looked at a newspaper. He more specifically looked at the date that was on the paper.
"Less than two days till Dark Mercury makes her second appearance," he murmured to himself. He continued down the street and looked around for a place to spend the next few days.
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Haruka walked into the gym and saw a young teenage boy viciously slamming his fists into a punching bag. He wore a pair of black baggy gi pants and a plain white shirt top. His shaggy blonde hair was plastered to his forehead with sweat. Haruka watched for several moments until he finally stopped.
The Wind Senshi grinned, feeling as though she could get in a good spar with him. She briefly adjusted her own martial arts gi and walked over to him. "How about trying that on a live target?" she asked.
The boy turned and stared at her with sea blue eyes, his mouth slightly gaped open. After a few moments he shook himself. "Sure," he agreed. The two climbed into the sparring ring.
"Name's Haruka," she said.
"Kaifuu," he said.
Haruka arched a brow. "Doesn't that mean sea breeze?"
"You gotta problem with that?" he demanded.
"None at all," she said. "Mind if I call you Kai for short?"
"Why the hell not," he agreed. He rolled out his shoulders. They both loosened up and stretched.
Once they both felt ready they squared off. His fighting style is similar to mine, Haruka thought, noticing his fighting stance.
They circled each other, watching and waiting for the other to make the first move. When it became apparent to Kai that Haruka wasn't about to attack first he grinned. He briefly crouched down and leapt into the air. He spun towards the right and extended his right leg, delivering a jump spinning roundhouse kick.
Haruka was surprised at the speed of the attack and barely had time to duck underneath it. As Kai came down to land, Haruka shot her left leg out in a sidekick. The kick caught him in the side and he staggered backwards, trying to regain his footing. Haruka took advantage and charged forward with a jump front kick.
Kai saw the kick coming and leapt high into the air, flipping over Haruka. While still in the air he twisted so that when he landed he was facing Haruka. He then dropped to the mat and wrapped his legs around hers. He twisted his legs and Haruka went crashing down into the mat.
Haruka watched as the teenager twisted on his upper back and shoulders. She recognized the move that Kaze had down a few months ago. Maybe I underestimated him a little… she thought, a grin on her face. It's been a while since I've had to go all out on someone who's not an enemy.
The Wind Senshi back rolled onto her feet and faced off with Kai. "Quick time," he said with a grin. Haruka nodded and watched as he stripped off his white T-shirt. He tossed it to the side and slid back into a fighting stance. "Time in," he said.
"One thing though," Haruka said.
"Nani?" he asked.
"Quit holding back."
He returned her smile. "Only if you do the same," he retorted. The two charged in at each other, throwing flurries of punches and blocks at each other. Damn…Aunt Setsuna wasn't lying…Otōsan is good, Kai thought to himself. (Father)
Kai was suddenly caught off guard as Haruka grabbed his arm and hurled him to the ground. She began applying pressure to his elbow and he reluctantly tapped the mat, signifying his giving up.
Haruka stopped and helped him up. "Nice moves," she said, her breathing a little ragged from exertion.
Kai smiled, not breathing hard at all. "Thanks."
Haruka arched a brow. "You were trying your hardest, right?"
"Yeah. I've a high level of endurance," he said. He turned and hopped out of the ring. He picked up a towel and wiped some of the sweat off.
Haruka frowned as a tattoo on his arm caught her eye. He turned and her frowned deepened as she saw another. "Interesting tattoos," she commented.
He looked down at his upper arms. "Thanks," he said softly.
"Something wrong?" Haruka asked.
"Nah. It's just…I never really knew my parents. And these symbols are all that I have to remember them by," he said.
"They died?" Haruka asked.
"They were killed…murdered," he said, his voice taking on a dangerous edge. "Butchered by someone they had called friend."
"I'm sorry," Haruka said.
Kai picked up a tattered bag and slung it over his shoulder. "Thanks for the spar Tenno-san," he said. He turned and left, passing Michiru on his way out.
"New friend?" Michiru asked.
"I don't know…there's something…familiar about him but I can't place it," Haruka said.
"Familiar?" Michiru repeated.
Haruka nodded. "Like we should know him. He had the symbols of Uranus and Neptune tattooed on his arms."
Michiru arched a brow. "That is strange…we should keep an eye on him."
"Yeah. But I want to check on my brother first. He's taken Ami's side switch the hardest of us all I think," Haruka said.
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Sky leaned against the tree, the Daetamashii stalking closer towards him. "You might as well just surrender and make it easier on yourself," a voice smirked.
He turned. "Ami…" he whispered.
Dark Mercury stepped into view. "Take his soul that cares for his love."
"That love is you," Sky said.
"Nani?" Mercury laughed.
"I know who you are…Mizuno Ami. And I love you. So take my soul. I'd rather not have it and die than see you like this."
"Like what?" she demanded.
"Cold…heartless…evil," he said. "You may be the Senshi of Ice, but you had the warmest heart I've ever seen."
"Shut up!" Mercury cried, backing away.
"Not until I say one more thing. Days ago you asked me if I had any feelings for you. I told you I didn't know. I lied. I love you Ami," he said.
"Shut up…" she pleaded, falling to her knees as Moon and the others ran up. Tears streamed from the Ice Senshi's eyes.
"I love you," he repeated. He suddenly grunted in pain as the Daetamashii slammed him into the tree.
Akuma appeared. "There is something troubling about you human," he growled. As he prepared to wave his hand over Mercury and send her back to the underworld a motorcycle slammed into him. He flew several feet away and landed in a heap.
A figure landed heavily on the ground, a pair of swords swaying slightly as he straightened. "You should start worrying about yourself demon," the figure growled in a cold voice.
"Who are you?" Akuma demanded.
"I'm the guy that's gonna rip out your black heart and shove it down your throat," the figure snarled.
"Is he on our side?" Venus whispered to Mars.
"I don't know…but he has tremendous power about him," the Fire Senshi said. "It's similar to Uranus and Neptune's."
Akuma staggered to his feet and raised his arm towards Mercury. The figure suddenly ran in and grabbed the demon's arm. The figure then slammed his right forearm into Akuma's elbow and shattered it. Akuma screamed in pain.
The figure pulled a sword free and slammed it into the demon's heart, giving it a violent jerk before pulling it free. He let the demon fall to the ground and wiped the blood off the blade. He spat on the corpse and shifted his gaze to Mercury who was being held protectively by Kaze who had killed the Daetamashii during the figure's entrance.
"Let the traitor go," he ordered in a cold voice.
Moon ran in front of Kaze and Mercury. "I won't let you hurt them!"
"Move," the figure growled.
The others stood in front of Moon. "No," Jupiter said.
"Back off, whoever you are," Neptune ordered.
"We thank you for defeating the demon, but Mercury is not our enemy…not anymore," Uranus said.
"Yes she is," the figure snapped. "She'll kill you all. Every single one of you."
Kaze rose to his feet and glared at the figure. "I can tell by your power that you're a Guardian," he said. "Though you are still inexperienced. That makes me your superior and as your superior, stand down."
The figure suddenly blurred forward and rested his sword against Kaze's neck. "Stand down Kaze. I only want the traitor."
"Then you'll have to start with me," Kaze returned coolly. He calmly watched as the figure glared at him with hate filled eyes.
"You can't protect her forever. She's been marked by the demons. They'll turn her back to darkness, mark my words," the figure hissed.
"I swore I'd protect her. That's what I intend to do," Kaze replied.
The figure sheathed his sword and began walking away. "Matte!" Uranus shouted at him. He paused and looked back. "Why do you hate Mercury so much?"
The figure turned and looked at them. They were shocked to see not hatred or rage, but sorrow and pain. "She…she slaughtered my parents when I was a kid." He bowed his head, his shoulder slumped. He straightened and stared them in the eye. "But that was years after she killed the man she loved."
"What are you talking about? Kaze's still alive," Jupiter said.
"I know. He's alive…for now," the figure returned. He looked as if he wanted to say more but he shook his head and began walking away.
Uranus ran up to him and grabbed his arm. He swiftly slid out of her grasp and glared at her. "Who are you?" Uranus asked.
As he opened his mouth to reply his sea blue eyes narrowed. He shouldered past her and tackled Moon to the ground with a grunt of pain. Moments after hitting the ground he was on his feet, swords in hand.
Those look like the Space and Sky Swords… Uranus pondered. Just who the hell is this guy?
"Tempest Swords Reflection!" he bellowed, slashing his swords down. Water and wind burst from the swords and slammed into the Daetamashii, killing it. He sheathed the blades and turned, watching as Fighter pulled Moon to her feet.
"Arigatou," Moon said. (Thank you)
He nodded and began walking away. He made it several feet before collapsing to the ground. The Senshi saw an arrow sticking out of his back. They ran to his side as Kaze held the confused and semi conscious Mercury.
"We need to get him somewhere and treat that wound," Mars said.
"Our place is closest," Haruka said. The others nodded and they left.
Hmm...things are getting very interesting...I wonder what'll happen next...well...I know but you're probably wondering...
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