Sailor Moon: Hero Unlimited 2 – By DS Wynne
Disclaimer: "Sailor Moon", "Star Trek", "Justice League Unlimited", and other genres belong to their respective owners.
Note: This is a multi-genre story.
Author's note: Okay, it's feedback time. Let's begin-
To "avatoa"- Check out my other story (a self-insert) called "Sailor Moon: A Guide to the Trek of the Stars". It will let you know what's happening in the Sailor Moon/Star Trek saga.
To "angel313"- Thanks!
To "calamite"- Notice that I put the word "true" in quotes. Usagi was Ranma's first wife, and was the mother of his first brood of children. The only reason why Usagi has allowed Akane to even be in the picture, is that a) her past incarnation was once her best friend Princess Eowyn of Rohan (from "Lord of the Rings"), and b) Ranma and Akane needed to be together in order to produce Rini Chiba/Neo-Sailor Moon's future protector "Genryu Saotome", aka Neo-Magnificent Kamen/Neo-Sailor Helios. More on that will be explored in future chapters, so stay tuned!
To "Chibi Michi Reese-chan": Thanx! I don't profess to be one of the greats, but I aim to please nevertheless.
To "Starlit Warrior": Thanks, and God bless you, too!
Anyway, keep 'em coming!
Part Two: "Initiations"
The JLU Watch Tower.
The founding members of the Justice League stands to the side, as all who have been members of the 'League watch on. Some who weren't in the 'League, have also decided to join this "expanded" team.
"As you all know," Superman began, as he addressed the gathering, "We are still reeling from the Thanagarian invasion of Earth. With that in mind, the Justice League has decided to expand its ranks to be a bit more pro-active. So we can't run around like cowboys…or cowgirls."
Some laughter.
"J'onn will be in charge of the duty roster and assignments. If you have any questions, feel free to talk to him about it. Dismiss."
As the crowd begins to disperse, Green Arrow scoffs.
"Great," 'Arrow said, as he folds his arms. "How long do you think this 'grand experiment' is going to last?"
"That's where you come in, 'Arrow," Batman said, as he emerged from the shadows. "You're here to keep us 'honest'."
"Tall order, 'Bats'," 'Arrow replied, as he scans his eyes over to where Sailor Moon was playing 'slap hands' with the Flash."
"What's wrong, 'speedy'?" Moon said, as she continuously slapped the Flash's hand. "Woke up on the wrong side of the bed?"
"Heh, I don't think so," the Flash said, as he tried to remove his hands. "I don't know how you're doing it, but you're NOT faster than me!"
"You're right. I'm simply anticipating your body movements as a way of timing my-"
SLAP!
"-hits."
"Grrrrrrr!"
'Arrow "big-sweated".
"It's hard to believe that Sailor Moon has NOT changed," Batman says. "She still believes in being the soldier of Love and Justice."
"Personally, I rather explore the 'love' aspect with her, more so than the 'justice' aspect."
"Humph, give it a rest, 'Arrow. She's too much for you, and she has quite the baggage."
'Arrow eyes scans until his eyes fall on Superman. It was no secret that he and Sailor Moon shared a past together.
"Some baggage."
Green Lantern and Martian Man-hunter were conversing about a report, from the upper deck, when 'Lantern turns to the main floor.
"Supergirl! Captain Atom! Sailor Moon! Report to-"
"John!" 'Arrow says, as he raises his hand, to get the Green Lantern's attention. "I would like come along."
'Lantern turns to J'onn, who nods.
"Alright. Supergirl, Captain Atom, Sailor Moon…and GREEN ARROW, meet me in Hanger Bay One."
Once the assigned group gets to the assigned hanger, they all board the new and improved "Javelin". There were two types: Alphas (for small groups) and Betas (for larger groups, and extended space travel). For this mission, they will use the gray-white "Alphas", instead of the gray-charcoal "Betas".
"I got dibs!" Sailor Moon said, as she sat in the pilot's seat.
"Oh, no," Green Lantern says. "I'll be the pilot."
"Oh, yeah? Well, whoever HERE has a high flight rating, raise your hand."
Only Captain Atom and Sailor Moon raise their hand.
"Okay, HIGHEST rating?"
Captain Atom lowers his hand. He knew that Sailor Moon's "public record" indicated that she had been a test pilot back in the 1940s, and had kept that rating ever since.
"Alright then," Moon said, as she puts on her pilot's headset. "Buckle up, guys. We're in for a bumpy ride!"
"Is she always like this?" Atom says.
"Unfortunately," 'Lantern smirked.
"Hey, at least SOMEONE knows how to have fun!" Supergirl says with a giggle.
The Alpha Javelin leaves the Watch Tower, and heads straight towards the Earth.
"So, where are we heading?" Moon asks.
"North Korea," 'Lantern says.
"Oh, goody! Remind me to stop by that Korean BBQ joint in Seoul, the one I told you about last week, when we're done."
"…"
"Anyway," Atom says. "What is our mission, Green Lantern?"
"We're to investigate a high nuclear reactor…that can't seem to stay in one place."
"Sounds like the Koreans are having trouble keeping track of things," Supergirl replies.
"And that's where we come in," 'Lantern says. "We go in, investigate, and, if the Koreans can't handle it…WE will."
Silence.
"Kewl!" Moon says.
Twenty minutes later, the Javelin-1 touches Korean soil.
"Alright, people, just stay on your toes-"
"Yes, sir!" Captain Atom said with a salute.
Supergirl rolls her eyes.
'Lantern sighs.
Meanwhile, Sailor Moon scans the area. As the resident "magic user", though with the emphasis on combat (which was NOT her colleague Zatanna the Backwards Spell-caster's expertise), Moon was a vast encyclopedia of arcane knowledge. So, drawing upon a page from the book of air elemental magic, Moon shifted the air currents towards her direction.
Moon sniffs the air.
"What?" Lantern says.
"We got company," Moon says, as drew upon her Bo staff.
"Keep your toes up, people!" Lantern barked.
Sure enough, they superheroes received line fire from automatic weapons.
Neither Captain Atom nor Supergirl was hurt by the rounds. 'Lantern created a force field.
"We don't have time for this!" 'Arrow said, as he notched an arrow…
"Wait, allow me," Moon said, as she twirled her staff…and generated a solid burst of concussive of air at the N. Korean military…
FWOOSH!
...which knocked down the troops.
"Right," 'Lantern says, as he uses his special ring of power to remove the soldiers' weapons.
"Well, that's that," Supergirl says. "So, what's next?"
"Look!" C. Atom says, as he pointed to the sky.
A military helicopter comes in.
"Well, guys, we got company," Moon says.
Even though there have been reports of disaster, the military refuses assistance, mostly out of pride. J'onn the Martian Man-hunter preferred that the group abide by the wishes of the N. Koreans.
'Arrow was against the idea, since potential loss of innocent life was at stake, forcing the more conservative Captain Atom to shout at him.
Supergirl was fed up with the whole thing, and wanted to some action.
Then, someone broke the impasse.
"J'onn, John- I'm exerting my privilege as founding member to go out on reconnaissance," Moon says.
"Sailor Moon, I do not think that is a wise course of action," J'onn replied. "And John IS the mission leader."
"Aw, come on, John!" 'Arrow says. "We do a little recon, and, if nothing is happening, we leave."
'Lantern looks at the entire group.
"I think we should do what Moon is suggesting," 'Lantern says.
"Very well," J'onn says. "Keep me informed."
And with that, the heroes go on to their investigation. Eventually, they did come upon the problem.
"Brimstone," Moon says in disgust.
"Brimstone" was a gigantic, mechanized robot whose head (that looked like a skull) was bathed in nuclear fire.
"'Brimstone'?" 'Lantern asked.
Sailor Moon begins to tell the story, from her days as a resident of Metropolis, about a certain "dark god" named "Darkseid", from the world of Apocalypse, and how he used an outfit name "Intergang" to sell weapons of mass-destruction to Earth criminals. He did so simply to tick Superman off, since such an act would make life a living hell for humans.
"So is Intergang involved now?" 'Arrow said in disgust. As the self-designated "Lefty", he hated the idea of weapons dealing.
"Not sure," Moon replies. "Ever since Darkseid was disappeared after his fight with Superman, things have been chaotic. However, re-creating Brimstone would not be an impossibility for anyone, including the Koreans."
"Well, then, what are we waiting for?" Supergirl says. "All we need to do knock its block off!"
"Not that I'm against that idea, but we have to do this by the numbers," Moon said. "We do what those military scientists have been trying to do: insert carbon rods in the chest-plate, which will shut down Brimstone."
"Then, that's the plan," 'Lantern says. "But first, we have to make sure that the locals are cleared out of the area. Moon and I will handle THAT."
'Lantern turns to Captain Atom.
"You will draw out as much energy as possible."
"Roger that," Atom says.
'Lantern then turns to 'Arrow.
"You good with that bow?"
"Yeah, I am," 'Arrow smirks.
"Good. YOU have the honor of putting those carbon rods into Brimstone."
"Great, just great."
"What about me, 'Lantern."
"You will have the honor of the coup d' grace."
"Oh, goody!"
"Just be safe, guys," Moon says. "Brimstone may be dumb, but he's dangerous."
"Alright, let's move out!" Green Lantern yells.
The team divided along the appropriate lines. Moon and 'Lantern concentrated on ferrying people to safety. In 'Lantern's case, he used various constructs to get the job done, while Moon used elemental magic to create elementals "golems" to carry the strays to safety. They had to keep ahead of the automaton, as it tried to blast at the two.
FWOOSH!
Green Lantern desperately held up a barrier. The barrier was cracking…
"'Lantern!" Moon said, as she went back to help her ally. She was familiar with the Green Lantern power ring, being a long time ally of all those who bore the name "Green Lantern.
It did help that she had a Green Lantern's ring (with power battery) in her possession, which was given to her as a gift from the "Guardians" of Oa. She rarely uses it other than as a party favor, since she WASN'T a Green Lantern.
"So, need a hand?" Moon says, as she held 'Lantern's ring hand. She added her will-power to 'Lantern's, which strengthen it considerably. 'Lantern's force field expanded, forcing Brimstone back.
"Now!" yelled Green Arrow, as he got into position.
Captain Atom, once in position, attempted to draw out the atomic fire out of Brimstone, which was weakening him. Unfortunately, the process of absorbing Brimstone's energy was proving a bit too much.
"H-Hurry!" Captain Atom says, as he strained.
'Arrow took aim, and fired off a carbon rod. But the added weight made the shot too difficult to make.
"Dang, there too big!" 'Arrow fumed. He then hit upon an idea.
He broke the rod in half.
He then tied the broken piece to one of his arrows, too aim again, and fired the modified weapon.
THUNK!
"Got it!" 'Arrow cried.
As Brimstone began to shut down, Supergirl went in for the kill.
"COWABUNGA!" Supergirl yelled, as she delivered a solid punch.
BLAM!
And off Brimstone's head went.
'Arrow looked around, and saw that everyone was okay, including the Meatball-headed Sailor Moon.
Maybe he could stick around, to see where things went.
Later, back at the JLU Watch Tower…
Captain Atom had absorbed a lot of energy, so he was in a special area, where that energy would be slowly bled off by attendants. Supergirl, who has taken a liken to Captain Atom, watches the process, as did Sailor Moon and Green Lantern watches on.
"So, we win one," Moon says, with folded hands.
"Yeah, we did," 'Lantern said. "And I really appreciate it that you consult me first before going off on a tangent…and I don't care WHO you were married to. We're team-mates, and therefore we are equals."
"John, I'm sorry you feel that I over-stepped my bounds," Moon replies. "I'll…behave."
"Fair enough. And Moon?"
"Yes?"
"Thanks for the save back there."
Moon smiles at the compliment.
A short time later, Green Arrow gets out of the showers, where he was getting rid his slight radiation sickness.
"Boy, that sucked," 'Arrow said.
"So," said Batman, as he leans against the bulk head. "Are you staying?"
"Yeah, I just might-"
'Arrow sees Sailor Moon walks by, heading for the women's locker room.
"-if it means protecting the 'League's reputation from HER!"
Tbc.