Juban District: Alleyway
A scream pierced the calm night air. Standing within the shadows of an alleyway was a writhing figure with demonic red eyes. Cornered against a wall was a half naked woman, cowering from the powerful presence. The shadowy figure strode towards her hand outstretched. It began shimmering with rings of light surrounding its body. Particles of energy began wafting from the woman to the figure's hand. They condensed into two spheres of light, a blue, and a yellow. A third sphere was in construction when the process was halted by a voice.
"Hold it right there!"
The figure turned. Standing behind it were five girls clad in sailor uniforms. The blonde with her hair tied into odd looking pigtails stepped forward.
"Shadowed presence that attacks the helpless! I stand for Love, and Justice! The pretty soldier in a Sailor Suit! In the name of the-
The figure stepped into the moonlight.
"Kairyuu-san?"
The Inner Senshi stared shocked at the figure, which appeared to be Hotaru's prospective boyfriend. Dark energy wreathed around him like a ghostly aura, as piercing red eyes stared deep within their souls. The two orbs of light surrounded him, chained by the dark aura. He smirked at them, and vanished.
"What the hell is going on here?!"
Helping Hotaru
Chapter II: Confusion
"…and that's today's lesson. Alright guys, be careful with this one. Just remember to practice getting out first. Then start diving."
"HAI KAI-SENSEI!"
Kairyuu smiled. "Alright, get out of here you lot. Have a good weekend!"
Hotaru walked up to Kai and smiled. "You have a way with words Sensei."
"Bah…I just know what I'm talking about. What about you though, did you get it?"
"Yes…but I have an unfair advantage."
"True. With me personally teaching you, you'll get a hold on it a lot sooner."
The two walked along the road to the park. Finding a bench in a secluded area, the two pulled out their lunches and began eating.
"…do you think these powers will work in my Senshi form?"
"Well…I know at least the attack portions will, or at least should. Considering what you've told me about your particular planet, you shouldn't have that much trouble with it."
"Maybe…"
"Of course there's also the fact that you draw from a slightly different energy source as Sailor Saturn…"
"How so?"
The two finished their lunches, tossed the remains, and sat back down.
"Well, I have a theory. When you transform into Sailor Saturn, you access a well of power that originates from a completely different area within you. Let's say…you have the core of Hotaru Tomoe, but then as Sailor Saturn you have the energy core of the Senshi of Death and Rebirth, along with Hotaru Tomoe's core. With enough practice…I think you might be able to tap into both. It would only make sense anyway…the Alter-Ego of the most powerful of Sailor Senshi SHOULD logically have some sort of access to abilities to protect herself…"
"I guess…I could always have Ami-chan check on it…"
Unbeknownst to them, a small figure was hiding in the shadows, listening.
So this is Hotaru-chan's boyfriend…he's pretty cute…and smart too!
Suddenly a voice rang out.
"Sparkling Wide Pressure!"
Kairyuu's senses kicked into full gear as he felt the power behind the attack. Grabbing Hotaru by the waist, he leapt to the side, the ball of electricity slamming into where they once sat.
"What the fuck?!"
"Jupiter! You almost hit Hotaru!"
"Sorry!"
(Play Wild Arms Music The Best –rocking beat- : There's only one family named Schrodinger.)
"What the hell is your damage Legs?!"
"Hotaru get away from him!"
"What?"
"He was draining Dream Energy from some helpless woman last night!"
Kai stared in disbelief. "I did what now?"
"You heard me!"
"Well if that's true, then why the hell don't I remember something like that?!"
"Cause you're lying!"
"Look, I was home last night, ASLEEP. Damn Hotaru ran me ragged yesterday."
Hotaru blushed.
"Well you did! I mean jeez, for a girl that used to be sick all the time you've got a lot of power backing those punches…"
"We know what we saw!"
"Well, your eyes were wrong."
Always the hotheaded one, Mars pulled out her flaming bow.
"Flame Sniper!"
Of course, she has deadly accuracy, meaning Hotaru was in no danger at all…but then…
"Pink Sugar Heart Attack!"
A rain of pink hearts slammed into the flaming arrow from the side, dissipating it.
"What?"
"Mars! What do you think you're doing?"
Leaping from the shadows was a Pink haired girl in a pink sailor uniform.
"Jeez…bright enough there shorty?"
Chibi-Moon blushed, then shot a small glare at Kai. He put his hands up in defense.
"Just teasing. I mean seriously, that's a loud outfit ya got there kiddo…but thanks…"
"I didn't want anything bad to happen to Hotaru."
No love there…Can you blame her? You're a complete stranger…you just happen to be in connection to a friend of hers. Got a point there.
Before anyone could say anything else…a strange glyph appeared around the entire area.
Dammit! Not her!
The glyph, shaped like a black star, pulsed and a wall of energy surrounded all of them.
"Good job Kairyuu-san."
A woman appeared. She had long black hair that reached to the ground and wore a flowing night blue dress. Powerful violet eyes stared at the group as Kai slipped out of his battle stance, and backed to her side. The group stared in shock and horror.
"No…it can't be…"
"Arigato…Kyu-sama."
Sailor Moon was the first to speak the name of the strange woman.
"M-Mistress Nine!"
"Hai, Sailor Moon. It has been quite some time hasn't it?"
"B-but you were killed! Killed by the awakening Sailor Saturn!"
"True, that damned Sailor Saturn destroyed my body…my soul was cast into the abyss of wonderful silence…Where I resided, and waited. You don't truly think a Demon like myself, who has survived for millennia can be defeated by some slip of a girl do you?"
Here Kai twitched in annoyance, not that anyone noticed…nobody save Chibi-Moon.
"But what does Kairyuu-san have to do with this?" Mercury asks.
Nine answers. "Ahh yes…Kurayami Kairyuu…or should I call you…Shinigami Xenmaru?"
The whole Senshi group blinked. Jupiter was most confused.
"Eh? But why have two names?"
Of course the Outers…or more Specifically Pluto knew.
"Shinigami Xenmaru…" They all turned to Pluto, who was glaring hatefully at the young warrior and clutching her staff.
"The most ruthless bounty hunter in the known universe…"
"Indeed he is Sailor Pluto. I hired him…to track down the Sailor Senshi. It took him a few years…but finally he has come through for me…"
Kai put on a mask of indifference.
"But why?!"
"A job's a job. Sides…it's not my problem whether you live or die."
"So you WERE the one siphoning Dream Energy from that woman!"
"I told you before Hothead, I've got nothing to do with that. My mission was you and only you. I've got no need to go around collecting dream energy."
"Of course. Now Sailor Moon…Sailor Senshi…after all this time…I will have my revenge!"
"Sailor Moon!"
They all turned to Pluto again.
"Shinigami Xenmaru…is the only being in the known universe…that was able to single-handedly stave off Sailor Saturn's world ending attack!"
The Senshi gasped. Kai bowed his head as a strange glow surrounded him. Multi-colored energy in the shape of feathers swirled around him, gathering to his back. Moments after it started, six glorious ethereal wings sprouted and gave a small flap as if testing themselves. His body gave off a white glow while his wings shimmered in the many colors of the rainbow.
"It has been a while since I answered to that name."
His very posture, his stance, radiated confidence.
Mistress Nine laughed. "Wonderful! You are an amazing specimen Xenmaru-kun. Now, if you'll excuse me…in the name of Pharaoh Ninety…I will destroy you Sailor Moon!"
With that statement, she shot forward like a rocket; hand stretched as if ready to gouge out the poor blonde's eyes…when a rose shot by ceasing her assault immediately.
"Who dares-?
"Vile creature from a time once past. Your presence is not wanted here! Be gone and leave us in peace!"
The Senshi looked behind them.
"Tuxedo Kamen!"
Of course Kai couldn't help but make a remark.
"First a little girl in loud clothing, now a prom reject? Honestly this planet has the strangest protectors…"
The Senshi glared at him as Mistress Nine giggled. Even Hotaru gave a small giggle at his words. She was still greatly confused…but her belief in her friend kept her from acting.
"Kyu-sama…by your leave I would like to deal with this…nuisance."
"Of course Xenmaru-kun."
The winged boy vanished. Sensing something was amiss Kamen leapt from the branch he was on, just as it shattered to pieces. He landed on the ground near Hotaru, only to be sent flying by a foot in his face from a suddenly re-appearing Kairyuu. However, it was Kai's next action that shocked all present.
"Venus Love Chain Bind!"
Forming from thin air, six golden heart linked chains appeared. Two wrapped themselves around Kamen's waist, while the others held his arms and legs.
"Tuxedo Kamen!"
"Mamo-chan!"
(Play Naruto: Raikiri –Thunder Break-)
"Pathetic…all you can do is throw flowers and talk corny speeches. You're nothing."
"Very nice Xenmaru-kun…was that not Sailor Venus' attack?"
"Yes it was Kyu-sama. I've seen the Senshi do battle and have been able to copy their techniques."
"Wonderful…simply wonderful. I was right to hire you, Xenmaru-kun."
"Indeed you were…now, if you'll excuse me."
He did something strange with his hands, making different signs with them. Mars recognized those as hand-seals, similar to what she does for her fire readings.
He held his right hand to the ground as his left hand gripped his right wrist.
Suddenly small sparks of electricity began coursing around his arm. A few at first, until the grew to encompass his entire hand. A ring of energy had appeared beneath his feet, as if feeding the attack.
"This…is my favorite attack."
He locked eyes with Tuxedo Kamen, who stared at the boy in fear. Even Hotaru was beginning to worry, but paralyzed by the sheer ferocity of the boy's aura.
"Owari da…"
He shot forward like a lightning bolt, the attack screeching like a group of angered avian. He pulled his arm back, ready to strike.
"MAMO-CHAN!!!!"
Unseen by anyone but Mamoru, he smirked, and vanished in a ripple of air.
"Wh-what?"
Something was off. Hotaru thought to herself. He had him right where he wanted him…why Shift now? She was tracking him with her senses, her eyes somehow able to see a shimmer of where he was. Unless…his true target ISNT Mamoru-san…Her eyes widened in realization. A ploy…he never was against us!
He re-appeared next to Hotaru, the loud screeching signaling his return. The momentum from the "Shift" as Hotaru called it, sent him flying along the ground at breakneck speeds, once again headed in Mamoru's direction. Mistress Nine smiled. Once the caped man was out of the way, nothing would stop her from having revenge. Nothing!
Fool…I'm not going to betray Tomoe-chan… Kai shot towards Kamen…only to vanish again just before a bright flash.
(End Song, Play Tales of the Abyss: Finish the Promise)
When the light faded, he was standing behind Mistress Nine, hand outstretched, the lightning slowly fading along with the screeching noise. Suddenly, she coughed, and blood came spurting out of her mouth.
"N-nani?"
"You think I'm going to let you kill the Senshi? You're a bigger idiot than I thought."
"B-but…we had a deal…"
"That was before I learned who they were. Obviously…the deal is off."
Pluto spoke. "Now! Sailor Moon!"
The blonde nodded.
She called her rod, which began spinning between her hands. As she prepared her attack, Kai shot a quick glare filled with killing intent at Mistress Nine. Shinigan!
Sailor Moon raised her rod. "Silver Moon-
Kai turned and raised his left hand. A ring of light appeared around his wrist. The ring pulsed for a moment and energy gathered around it in the form of bright red shards of glass. The shards combined to form a sort of cone, pointing at Mistress Nine. Within the cone, a red rotating cylinder covered in multiple runes appeared. From the cylinder which looked like a bracelet, four objects that looked like windmill blades appeared, rotating with it.
"Crystal Power Kiss!"
The tip of the rod unleashed a torrent of holy light at the Demoness.
At that exact same time, the blades stopped rotating, the energy they gathered firing at the Demoness in the form of multiple multi-colored arrow-tipped streams of energy.
The two attacks collided upon Mistress Nine at the exact same time causing her to screech in horror and pain. She exploded into particles that were absorbed by the strange object on Kai's wrist.
"Stupid woman…"
Suddenly he shuddered and fell to his hands and knees. The aura faded and his wings vanished. He stayed there…panting. Pluto looked at Uranus and Neptune, the three nodded.
Before anyone could react, energy gathered in Uranus' hand.
"WORLDO-"
The energy turned into a ball with a ring around it, the planet Uranus. She pulled back and slammed her fist into the ground sending the ball at Kai.
"SHAKING!"
Everyone gasped. Blue energy gathered around Neptune, who raised her arms above her head. "DEEP-
This energy as well turned into a sphere with a ring, this time the planet Neptune. She slammed her hands down towards Kai and launched her attack.
"SUBMERGE!"
A ripple of power emanated from Pluto as strange mist surrounded her gathering at the tip of her staff.
"Dead…Scream."
The staff levitated itself next to her as once again, a sphere of energy, this time purple appeared. She twirled with it once, and fired.
"M-matte!"
The three attacks combined into one, the glow and power illuminating Kai's figure. He raised his head.
"Ahh…donkey balls…"
Ass-nuts indeed. It's been far too long since I updated this, thought it'd be a nice treat. I got the whole S Season on DVD for Christmas so I got back into this. No, I'm not leaving my HP fic…as soon as I get inspiration for that again (which is coming) I'll update that too. Might throw out another chapter before that though.
Taeniaea: Updated…finally.
D&S Master: Glad it helped, did ya get ToA? I'm a guy by the way (though I could probably pull a decent woman…been around them long enough). This fight was more of an ass whupping but this fic's not meant for too many battles for once. Hope you still keep an eye on it.