Ultraman the First Regenerate
The Ultraseven Saga
FINAL PART
Disclaimer: I don't own Ultraman or any related names.
Previously:
"Ultraman!" came a cry from all who watched. Reilly, Donahue, Janson, Hayata, Xander.
"USAGI!!!" called Erica.
Ultraman fell flat on the ground. He didn't move. He made no sound.
Ultraseven, slowly and weakly, walked up to the inanimate Ultraman. He lifted him above his head. With a powerful leap, he flew away, carrying Ultraman into the heavens.
All was darkness. His whole world was dark. His mind was fogged with darkness. Slowly, the darkness began to pull away. Soon, light came into his world. Slowly the light grew in clarity. It was red, and seemed to flow like water, or fire. Soon his eyes were fully cleared. He looked about.
He recognized this place as the interior of a spaceship of his planet. He was suspended horizontally, held up by glowing strands. He felt them run over the painful wound on his shoulder, slowly healing it. They also held his arms and legs in place, to keeping him from breaking away.
He looked down at his body. Over his timer was a dull-gray device with a flashing red light atop it. A light restorer?
I brought it with me.
He turned his head. Se'ban came into his view. There were energy strands on him too, but Ma'un knew they were for controlling the ship. He sighed. I guess I lost.
Se'ban nodded. If it's any consolidation, you did manage to get my beam lamp to flare.
Ma'un chuckled at that under his breath. Then he flinched in panic. Something wasn't right and he only just noticed it. USAGI! Where is he?! he asked in panic. I can't feel his presence!
Relax, said Se'ban calmly. He reached out a hand. A strand of light carried down a small clear energy sphere. Inside the sphere was a tiny human shape, the shape of Ma'un's host.
Ma'un sighed in deep relief. Thank goodness.
Se'ban nodded. After you stabilized, I performed the severance. He'll be kept in stasis until we get to the Ul system. I intend to leave him with Zyo'nius on Ulterran until the trial is over. I thought he'd want to know what's to become of you. I think he deserves to know.
Ma'un nodded. Thank you, old friend.
Ma'un leaned back in the bonds, resting again for the journey ahead.
It was a dark day. The rain outside didn't even begin to describe the darkness inside the hearts of the citizens of Valhalla. Inside their meeting room, all of the members of Science Patrol, save one, sat around the table. The team pondered what to do now in the aftermath of their defender's defeat.
Donahue leaned on his elbow trying to think through the negative aspects of their situation. Janson sat up with her face pointed down, small tears drying on her eyes. Captain Hayata simply sat with arms crossed over his chest, eyes closed as if in meditation.
Reilly was in terrible distress. He sat with his face on the table, his hands over his head like he was being held at gunpoint. He looked again at the empty seat of his teammate as their monster friend stood beside it, growling sadly. He looked down again.
Sensing the tension from him, Hayata turned to his subordinate. "Lieut. Reilly," He said in a commanding tone.
Reilly sat up at the Captain's voice. Everyone, even Pyg, turned to the first voice they had heard in hours.
"If, for one moment," the captain continued, "I thought you even remotely responsible for the endangering of this nation, I would throw you into the stockades myself. Thankfully this is not the case."
Reilly turned away, not certain of the truth of that. "Captain…"
"Reilly, you did exactly as I would have done in your place. The fight between those two was personal, a matter of honor. We had no right to step in. You showed great respect and deserve to be commended, not punished." He turned his gaze to Usagi's seat. "As for Shundou, we still don't know what his status is. To automatically assume the worst, without evidence, puts undo stress on all of us. What ever has become of him, it will be made known to us soon."
They all nodded in agreement.
The Captain stood. "Since we're all so distracted by these recent events, I believe it would be best if we withheld any further meetings until necessary. You're all dismissed."
The Science Patrollers all nodded and left for their quarters. The Captain sat back in his seat. Pygmon walked up to him and growled softly. He gently pet the monster reassuringly as he slowly returned to his contemplative state.
All was darkness. His whole world was dark. His mind was fogged with darkness. Slowly, the darkness began to pull away. Soon, light came into his world. Slowly the light grew in clarity. It was golden and flowed like silk. Slowly his eyes adjusted.
He saw the that the flowing gold he had seen was hair, and that it was attached to a beautiful woman's face. The light of this added a very ethereal appearance to her.
"Is this… heaven?" He asked.
The woman smiled and chuckled. "Not quite," she said. "But I'm flattered."
Usagi lifted his head a bit. He saw he was in a stone room. He was laying on a soft bed against a wall. The woman, who seemed to be in her twenties, was sitting next to him on a chair. She wore a white toga, which Usagi found very unusual. The garment did little to hide her impressive figure.
Confused, he tried to sit up, but groaned in pain. The woman helped him lay back down.
"Easy young one," she said. "You're still weak from the separation."
"Separation?" Usagi replied in confusion. Then he realized what she meant. He felt his jacket for the Beta Capsule. It wasn't there. He sighed in frustration. "Damn."
A man walked into the room. He had short brown hair and also wore a toga, which showed his slim musculature. He saw that Usagi was awake and smiled. "Well," he said, "I see our guest is awake."
The woman walked up to the man. "He just woke up."
"Who are you?" Usagi asked.
"I am Ulterra Zyo'nius," replied the man. He placed a hand on the woman. "And this is my wife, Ulterra Amia."
Usagi recognized the naming style, and was surprised by it. He looked about again in shock. "Is this, Ultoran?" He asked, not really believing the thought.
"No," replied the woman. "You're on Ulterran, one of the sister planets of the Ul system."
"The Ul system?"
"Ma'un never told you about it?" Asked Zyo'nius. "It's the home system of our people. Ultoran is the main home world and ours is a colonized secondary world on the outer rim of the system."
Usagi's eyes widened in realization. "Then… then that means…"
Zyo'nius nodded, knowing the intended question. "We are also, as you would call us, Ultramen."
Usagi looked again in amaze at these beings that looked so human. Could they really be the same as Ma'un and Se'ban?
Ma'un sat in the dark. Besides his eyes and his color timer the whole room was nothing but dark. This was intentional of course. His power levels were purposefully kept low. This was so he couldn't use his teleportation ability to escape, not that he'd try. His only source of energy was a short discharge every deci-cycle. He was barely maintaining a blue.
Ma'un…
His head lifted at the guard's voice.
You have a guest.
A hole opened in the wall. His hyper sensitive vision caught the form of his guest. It was a female, which wasn't hard to tell. Then he noticed the curvature of her head adornment and the wedge shape of her fin. He knew of only one female on all of Ultoran with that type of adornment.
Ariea!
He ran to the figure, but was held back by a force field. She also ran to him, her silver face illuminated by his timer. She had small golden ovangular eyes with a small nose between them. Her mouth was more humanoid with full lips. Her head adornment curved from the sides of her head like hair. Her ears were square. Her wedge fin came gracefully over her head. She wore a red bodysuit over her trim and feminine silver form, much like what other females wore, covering her shoulders with a line of material going down her body to her pelvis where her privet areas were well covered. Silver plates covered over her breasts. She wore sliver gloves and boots.
Their hands came together over the field, their hearts reaching out across the barrier. They laid their heads against the shield.
I missed you Ma'un, She said.
And I you beloved. He said softly.
She looked up at her husband. Is it true? she asked. Is it true, the reason why you were arrested?
He leaned his head down in shame. Yes…
Why? she asked in distress. Why would you do this? Why would you break such a serious law? Why?
He looked intently at his beloved wife. Because… he said with a pause …because, in my heart, it was the right thing. I can't expect you to understand, but the connection I feel with those people is as powerful as the one I have with you. I couldn't ignore it.
Ariea looked hard her husband. She turned away momentarily. When she turned back she asked, What will happen?
Ma'un shrugged. I can only hope the Triarchs will show mercy, only give me a century of imprisonment. That's the bare minimum for my actions. I'm sorry my darling.
You're not the one who should be sorry!
Ma'un turned to the door of the chamber. The one who had just entered was a male Ultoran. He looked almost identical to Ma'un in every way except that he had red bands running along parallel to the red patches on his body. He also wore a gold bracelet on his left wrist.
Ja'qu! Ma'un said in surprise. Why are you here?
Like I would let my own brother sit in jail! He exclaimed. I don't believe you did anything wrong! You were just helping those people! I'm gonna gather the whole team to back you up! We'll show the Triarchs you aren't a criminal!
Ma'un shook his head. It's no use Ja'qu. I'm certain the Triarchs will take my military record into account, they might even listen to character testimony, but it wouldn't do any good. I'm guilty, and I won't deny it, even to spare myself prison.
Ja'qu slammed his fist into the force field. There has to be something I can do!
There is, said Ma'un. Take care of Mother and Father. And take care of Ariea too. Can you do this for me little brother?
Ja'qu turned his head away in frustration, then nodded reluctantly.
Thank you. Ma'un turned to Ariea. Ariea… I cannot tell you how sorry I am.
The female Ultoran nodded softly. She placed her index and middle fingers to her lips, then pressed them to the field. Ma'un placed his hand over it and clenched it into a fist, then pressed his hand to his chest.
Ja'qu placed a hand on Ariea's shoulder. We should go, he said sorrowfully. He looked at his brother. Good luck.
The two Ultorans left the cell and Ma'un was again plunged into total darkness.
Ja'qu and Ariea walked down a shining stone corridor as they left Ma'un's cell. As they neared the exit, they saw a familiar red Ultoran, the same one who had brought Ma'un home in bonds.
Se'ban! Ja'qu shouted angrily. He ran up to the person who had once been his friend and grabbed him by his chest plate. You bastard!
Se'ban didn't react.
Ariea ran up to Ja'qu and tried to pull him away. Ja'qu please stop!
Why?! He asked. Give me one good reason why I shouldn't kill this backstabbing bastard!
Because, said Se'ban, I may just have a way to save your brother.
Ja'qu tilted his head in confusion. What?
Erica laid out on the couch. She sobbed into the cushions. She could still feel the warmth from when he laid on it. Or perhaps by now it was simply her own warmth that she felt. She didn't want to think that. She wanted it to be his warmth. She wanted a part of him to still be there with her.
A knock came to the door. Her parents weren't home yet. She knew they would've just come in, so she walked to the door to see who it was. She looked through the peephole and saw a familiar face. She opened the door to see a middle aged man with dirty blond hair.
"Uncle Carl!" She exclaimed, throwing herself on him.
The man, Carl Marcus, her uncle, hugged the crying girl gently. "It's alright darling," he said supportively. "It's okay."
They walked in and sat on the couch.
"I came as quickly as I could," he said. "I'm sorry about Usagi."
Erica looked down sadly. "I told him how much he meant to me. I told him and he promised to come back. Now he's…" She began to sob again.
"I'm so sorry dear," said Marcus. "That boy was a real hero till the end. And I'm certain he loved you more than anything. But we have to be strong. We have to keep going. He would've wanted that."
Erica shifted over and sobbed into his shoulder. "I miss him…" she said.
"I know," Marcus said supportively. "I…"
Suddenly the ground began to shake violently.
"What the…?!" Marcus exclaimed.
VICTORY HQ
Captain Hayata and his team carefully made their way to the command center. Col. Xander was there, as everyone tried to keep balance under the violent shaking.
"What's going on?!" asked Reilly. "Earthquake?!"
"Not possible!" said Donahue. "The city isn't anywhere near a fault!"
The shocks slowly subsided.
Everyone regained composure as things returned to normal.
"I want damage reports!" Shouted Xander. The data appeared on his console. "Not much damage to the city," He said after looking it over.
"Could this be another monster attack?" Asked Hayata.
Xander shook his head. "Our border patrols haven't seen anything since the last monster attack. There's no way something managed to get this far in without our noticing."
"Then what caused that quake?" asked Janson.
Xander turned to the techs. "I want seismographic analysis now!"
"Roger!"
A visual of the city in two dimensions appeared on the screen. Waves on the screen emanated from one point in the city.
"That's the source of the quake," said Reilly.
"Reilly! Donahue!" said Captain Hayata. "Investigate the scene!"
"Roger!"
Usagi walked along the grassy field outside Zyo'nius's house. The world of Ulterran was very much like Earth. The light was much brighter, but the temperature was just right. He felt the wind of this alien world flow threw his hair. The house was settled in a beautiful countryside. It was so much like his home world.
He turned to see his hosts walking up to him. "This world is so beautiful," he said. "Are the other Ul worlds like this one?"
Zyo'nius shook his head. "I'm afraid not," he said. "Both Ultoran and Ulreon are far different from Ulterran. Look up and see for yourself."
Confused, Usagi looked into the sky. There, past the atmosphere, he could see two large spheres floating near the brilliant white sun. These two worlds seemed to be ensnared in the light of the star.
"Ulterran is the furthest planet in our system from the artificial star," said Zyo'nius. "That is why we aren't touched by the corona."
Usagi looked at Zyo'nius in confusion. "Artificial?" he asked.
"Yes," replied Zyo'nius. "Many millennia ago, our ancestors and the Ulreon's ancestors left Ultoran to colonize the sister planets of the system. Both built great societies on these planets and the worlds prospered. Then, a tragedy occurred. Our star began to fade away. The greatest scientists from all three worlds gathered on Ultoran. They struggled to try and find a solution to the impending crisis. Finally, the three wisest of these scientists created the Nuclear Fusion Control system. They used this powerful device to restore the star and it seemed all was well. What they couldn't have known was what would've happened to our people."
"What happened?" Asked Usagi.
Zyo'nius looked into the sky. "Over some years, our people slowly began to change. We became gigantic in size, our skin turned silver, our bodies shifted from matter to energy. The radiation had turned us into a completely new species."
"Wow," said Usagi. Then he had a panicked look on his face.
"Relax," said Zyo'nius, seeing Usagi's expression. "The process takes far longer than your human life span. Being here won't do you any harm."
"That's a relief," Usagi said. He looked up again at the planet sisters. "Which is Ultoran?" He asked.
The human-like alien pointed to the planet on the right.
Usagi looked at that world with worry. "Ma'un," he said.
"He will be alright," said Zyo'nius. "A century isn't all that long to us. Well, it is long, but I know he'll do well."
"Yeah," Usagi said. "But we won't."
Suddenly, a bright light came down from the sky. Usagi covered his eyes. The light faded and he saw an Ultra standing in its place.
"Ma'un?!" He exclaimed.
No, said the Ultra. I am his brother, Ja'qu.
"Brother?" Usagi asked in surprise.
"Why are you here Ja'qu?" asked Zyo'nius.
Ja'qu looked at the human. Shundou, Ma'un's trial starts soon. If you are truly his friend, please come to the trial.
"He can't," said Zyo'nius.
Usagi looked at the human-like Ultra. "Why not?" he asked.
Zyo'nius looked directly at Usagi. "The Corona around Ultoran is too intense. You're human body could never survive it."
Who said he had to be human? Asked Ja'qu slyly.
Usagi looked at the Ultoran and immediately understood. A wide smile came to his face.
Reilly and Donahue climbed down a ladder into the subterranean levels of the city. They were doing as directed and seeking out the source of the massive quake. They walked through the tunnels, ever vigilant with lasers at the ready.
"What do you think it is Donahue?" asked Reilly. "Another snake monster?"
"Couldn't say," Donahue replied. "Don't see the telltale tunnels yet."
Reilly suddenly saw something that caught his eye. "I do."
The duo ran to the clearly dug tunnel. It reached deep into the Earth.
Reilly looked at the size of the tunnel with scrutiny. "It's a lot smaller than the other monster's."
"Clearly this was made by a totally different creature," Observed Donahue. "Let's go."
"Right!"
The two patrollers ran down into the tunnel. The corridor was long and dark. At the end of the tunnel was an ominous red light. Once they reached the end, both soldiers stopped in their tracks, in awe and in terror, from what they saw.
"No…"
"…way."
"ZEH-TAHN!"
It's time.
Ma'un looked up. A familiar Ultoran stood before him. Like Ja'qu, he resembled Ma'un with the exception of the extra line bands on his body. His chest and shoulder plates were also adorned with silver orbs, adding to the variance.
Zo'phai, he said. I am ready.
The Ultoran known as Zo'phai lead Ma'un down a hall of light. Ma'un was held by crimson energy bonds. They walked into a large chamber. Ma'un was moved to an elevated platform in the center of the room. Before him were three large platforms. The center platform was raised higher than the side platforms.
The ceiling illuminated as three crimson cloaked figures descended into the room. The one on the left was male with a crescent fin and large horns extending from the sides of his head. The one on the right was a female with a wedge fin and a pair of pigtail like adornments extending from the side of her head. In the center was an Ultoran with a solid silver beard around his mouth. He had a single forward facing horn atop his head and a crown-like adornment over his brow. All three took places behind the platforms.
Ultora-Patriarch… said the one on the left.
…Ultora-Matriarch… said the one on the right.
…And Ultora-Monarch, presiding, concluded the center. He looked to Zo'phai. Commander Zo'phai, please read the charges.
Yes Monarch, Zo'phai replied. With a wave of his arm, symbols of light appeared in the air before him. The accused, Ultora Ma'un, is charged with breaking one of the sacred laws of our worlds. He is charged with interfering with the affairs of an underdeveloped planet and engaging in conflict with forces of this world to support the political agenda of one group of in habitants.
A most heinous crime, said Matriarch calmly. And one of our most sacred.
Are there any further charges? asked Patriarch.
Yes, replied Zo'phai. He also is charged with resisting arrest and with assaulting the assigned agent sent to arrest him.
Suddenly, Se'ban flew into the chamber. Noble Triarchs, he said. I wish to retract this charge from the record.
Why would you wish this? asked Patriarch.
I instigated conflict between myself and Ma'un. I wished to see if time on Earth had dulled his skills. I am therefore at fault for any conflict that took place between us.
Monarch nodded. Very well Se'ban. Zo'phai, strike the charges on Se'ban's behalf.
Yes sir, Zo'phai replied. With a wave, several symbols disappeared.
Given these facts, continued Monarch. Disciplinary action will be taken for Se'ban at a later time.
Understood, said Se'ban. He stepped back.
The charge of interference still stands, said Patriarch. How does the accused plead?
Ma'un raised his head. Guilty.
The Triarchs nodded their heads.
In that case, said Matriarch, we shall proceed to sentencing.
The minimum sentence for this crime is a century imprisoned, continued Patriarch.
Ma'un, said Monarch. Have you any one to speak on your behalf before we pass judgement.
He was about to sake his head when…
Yes! He does!
Ja'qu flew into the courtroom, landing next to Ma'un.
Brother? Said Ma'un. Why are you here?
I'm here to help a friend. Came the reply, but it wasn't Ja'qu's voice.
Ma'un was shocked when he realized whose voice it was. Usagi?
Ja'qu, or rather Usagi, nodded. Always together. He said.
What is the meaning of this? asked Patriarch.
Forgive me Noble Triarchs, Usagi replied, bowing in respect. I wish to speak on behalf of my friend. I am Usagi Shundou. I am a human from Earth, the planet Ma'un was. I have been his human host for the past ten years.
I had heard of you, said Matriarch. I did not think we would meet you. This is most unexpected.
If it pleases you, Usagi continued, I wish to show you my memories. I wish to prove that Ma'un is not deserving of the punishment you want to give him.
Monarch rubbed his beard thoughtfully. He turned and looked at his counterparts. What say you two?
Patriarch crossed his arms over his chest. This human's tenacity intrigues me, he said. I wish to hear what he has to say.
As do I, said Matriarch.
Monarch nodded. Very well human, he said. You may present your memories for the court. Matriarch.
The female rose from her seat and floated over to the Ultra-form human. Gently, she placed her hands on the sides of his face. After a brief and calm silence, she looked to the ceiling. Light began to flow from them. The lights formed images above them.
Meeting at the Lake…
…the reptile monster…
…Ma'un's transformation…
…the flame impact…
…the merging…
…seeing his father again…
…the invasion force…
…Bemular's emergence…
…his father gunned down…
…remorse…
…meeting again…
…the Beta Capsule…
…Transforming…
…blasting Bemular with the Specium Slayer…
…being attacked by the snake monster…
…joining Science Patrol…
…learning to fly a jet…
…slicing the Seamera in half…
…meetings in HQ…
…battling Jirass…
…placing the fin over him ceremoniously…
…meeting Pygmon…
…grappling with Red King…
…blowing him away along-side the Thor…
…seeing Erica again…
…Zetton's attack…
…fighting Zetton…
…Seven's appearance…
…Seven defeating Zetton…
…holding Erica…
…fighting Seven…
…beams colliding…
…color timer going black.
Images of people he knew began to replace the memories. Erica, his mother, Reilly, Donahue, Janson, the colonel, the captain.
Matriarch looked curiously at these faces. Who are these people? She asked.
My friends and loved ones, Usagi replied. They have stood beside me and Ma'un all this time, though some never knew it. They mean everything to me. And there are thousands of others that we have fought long and hard to protect. He broke from her grasp, the images vanishing. Noble Triarchs, he said, Ma'un and I have fought long and hard together. We weren't furthering a political agenda, we were trying to protect our friends, and my countrymen, from genocide. We risked our lives to do this and we never once took offence against the oppressors, we only defended. Yes, Ma'un interfered with our world. But if you take him from us, know that doing so will do far more harm than good for the people of my world.
The three high-ranking Ultorans were taken aback by such a bold statement. Matriarch returned to her post.
Monarch rose above his stand. After considering this testimony, I feel we must confer before considering our judgement.
Agreed, said Patriarch.
Agreed, said Matriarch.
The three flew slowly to the ceiling.
We shall return with our judgement, said Monarch.
They vanished into the ceiling.
"Say that again!" said Xander in disbelief.
"It's Zetton sir!" replied Donahue over his comm.
"How is that possible?!" Demanded the colonel.
"It must have a powerful regeneration ability! Right now it looks like it's rebuilding itself…"
Deep in the underground chamber, Reilly and Donahue watched the monster in shock. Its head and body had been restored. Tendrils extended all across the chamber and into other tunnels. The tendrils pulsated towards the main body.
Donahue spoke into his Comm, "The quakes are being caused by tendrils extending from the main body. The tendrils are going out into the ground and gathering materials to reconstruct the body."
"What do you suggest Donahue?" asked Xander over the comm.
"We have to hit this thing with the Mjolnir while it's still rebuilding," Donahue replied. "If we wait, it'll blow us all away."
"The techs have triangulated the exact position. You two get out now!"
"Roger!"
"Watch it!"
Donahue flinched as Reilly shot at an approaching tendril. The appendage flinched then moved towards them again. Both soldiers shot at it as they ran out of the chamber.
Xander turned to Hayata and Janson. "Let's go!"
"Roger!" they replied.
All four Ultoran's, and the one merged human, waited silently while the Triarchs contemplated Ma'un's fate. The ceiling illuminated as the three returned and resumed their positions.
Ultora Ma'un, Said Patriarch. As you have already pleaded guilty, this plea cannot be withdrawn. The punishment for this crime is at least 100 years of imprisonment.
Ma'un's head dropped humbly. Usagi silently cursed.
However, said Matriarch, earning everyone's attention, because of the circumstances of this crime, we have decided to apply a very different punishment in this case.
Both Usagi and Ma'un looked at each other, wondering what this meant.
Monarch rose above the platform and looked down at Ma'un. Ultora Ma'un, you are henceforth banished from the Ul system. And you will serve this sentence in a system of this court's choosing. The Sol system.
Usagi looked at Ma'un. Does that mean what I think it means?
Monarch extended a hand and Ma'un's bonds vanished. You shall remain bound to the planet Earth and it's people… until such a time as you are no longer needed. He said this with a hint of joy in his voice.
Ma'un was just aghast. Never would he have ever imagined that such a thing would happen. He looked up to Monarch, then bowed his head in extreme reverence. Thank you, most noble Triarchs, for your mercy.
The three Triarchs nodded graciously to the now freed Ultoran.
Ma'un stepped down from the platform where he stood. Usagi walked up to him and the two clapped hands in victory. A flash flashed from Ja'qu's body and into Ma'un's body. Usagi's essence returned to Ma'un and Ultraman was born again.
Thanks Jack, Usagi, as Ultraman, said. We both owe you a big one!
Ja'qu tilted his head a bit. "Jack?"
Oh, sorry, Ja'qu, Usagi said, rubbing his head in embarrassment.
Hmm, Ja'qu hummed thoughtfully. Ultraman Jack. Has a nice ring to it.
Ultraman nodded with an audible chuckle. Agreed. Again, thanks. If you hadn't come…
Actually, said Ja'qu, it was Se'ban's plan.
Ultraman tilted his head in surprise. He turned to the red Ultra who nodded slightly. Se'ban? Why?
Se'ban looked away. Although it was brief, I too was able to see this Earth. Its people are good, and brave. They understand a warrior's pride. Ever since my return, my heart has been heavy with the grief of knowing that what I had done would lead to their inevitable destruction.
If capable, Ultraman would've smiled. I knew you weren't completely cold. He extended a hand.
Se'ban took it and they shared an encouraging handshake.
Thanks Se'ban, He said.
I was glad to help, Se'ban said. My only regret is that there's nothing else I can do for you in your fight. I wish I could erase the dishonor I earned myself on that world.
Zo'phai, who had been listening in on the conversation, nodded lightly before turning to the Triarchs. Your honors, he said. Since Se'ban is due to receive disciplinary action, might I make a suggestion, as he is my subordinate.
Of course Commander, said Matriarch.
What is your suggestion? Asked Patriarch.
Someone will need to stay with Ma'un on Earth and ensure he completes he sentence, Zo'phai said. He turned to Se'ban. I believe Se'ban's punishment should be to remain on Earth as Ma'un's parole officer.
Se'ban looked at his commander in amaze.
Monarch looked down at Se'ban. Is this suitable to you Se'ban?
He nods. Yes. Thank you.
Ultraman pats Se'ban on the shoulder. I look forward to your paroling, Ultraseven.
You two better go, said Zo'phai. If this human's memories are any indication, his world is probably in trouble right now.
Ultraman and Ultraseven walked out onto a platform, they looked up into the beautiful corona sky.
Ma'un!
Ma'un's personality took over as he turned to his wife. She stood before him, shaking with mixed emotion.
My love, she said. I am happy that you are free, but sad that you must go.
Ma'un cupped her face in his hand, then lifted her chin. My heart wishes to stay, but my soul calls me to battle. I cannot stop this, even for you my love.
How I wish I could come with you, She said, grasping his hand.
Ma'un drew closer to her. Their lips connected, a soft flash of light illuminating between them.
As he pulled away, Ma'un said, Do not worry my love. Know that I will return to you soon.
Ma'un! Called Seven.
Slowly, the two broke apart. Ma'un stood beside Seven on the platform and turned away from his wife. The two leaped into the air and flew into space.
Ariea held a hand to her heart as she watched her husband leave once again. I love you…
As they flew into space, a ball of crimson light surrounded Ultraman and Ultraseven. A hole opened in space and the sphere entered, travelling through hyperspace.
The Thor hovered over the streets of the capital. An evacuation order had been given and the area was cleared of people. Reilly and Donahue had barely made it out of the tunnels and had been picked up by the Thor.
"Have we got a lock?" asked Xander, who stood flanked by the Science Patrol.
"Locked on. Awaiting orders," said the helm.
"Take out that bastard!" he shouted.
"Charging Mjolnir."
The Cannon charged as the gravity braces held it in place.
"Mjolnir charged."
"FIRE!"
The warship fired into the ground. The beam buried into the earth. It reached the chamber where Zetton lay. It barely had time to flinch before the chamber went white.
Flames erupted briefly from the hole. The blast stopped. The inside of the hole was dark and empty. All in the cockpit looked into the abyss and waited.
A flash came from the darkness. The flash grew brighter and brighter.
Xander panicked. "EVASIVE MANUVER!" he shouted.
The ship disengaged the braces and tried to move, but too late. Its wig was clipped by a powerful white energy blast. The ship lost control. It spun and then crashed against the street. It skidded a distance before stopping.
Everyone was on the floor. Hayata managed to pull himself up, then began helping his team and the colonel.
"Everyone okay?!" Xander asked.
There was a general groan to the affirmative.
A massive shape exited the hole. It extended wings as it descended down to the street. It's wings folded under its shell after it landed.
Zetton was reborn a new monster. Its pincers were three-pronged and sharp. It's had vein marks across it, even over the glowing solar dome. Its shell spots became spikes. Its horns were sharper and its eye burned a darker red, still flashing light.
"ZEH-TAHN!"
Xander looked out, as they had landed facing it, and stared at the terror before them. "How?" He asked.
"It must've…" Donahue tried to explain as he groaned in pain. "…used the energy of the blast, to accelerate the process."
"Damn!" the colonel shouted.
"What now?" asked Janson as she held up Reilly.
"Panicking seems like a smart idea," said Reilly.
The creature walked through the streets again. It punched through nearby buildings with greater ferocity than before. It opened its claws. Heated energy blasts shot from its hands and blasted the area around the monster.
"ZEH-TAHN!"
Soon, Zetton moved into a populated area. People ran in fear from the giant monstrosity. Among the fleeing, Erica and Marcus ran as the monster tore up the street. They had barely had time to leave her home before Zetton crushed it.
Erica ran with all her might. She ran to survive.
"ZEH-TAHN!"
One of Zetton's claws skimmed a building, causing debris to fly. Marcus barely dodged the debris, but fell and hit his head.
Erica stopped and turned to see her uncle passed out. "Uncle!" she shouted. She ran to him and tried to wake him.
Zetton drew closer. It's eye burned with ambient energy.
"ZEH-TAHN!"
Erica saw the monster prepare to attack. She clutched her uncle protectively. Usagi…
Suddenly, the sky turned red. Zetton stopped charging and looked up, observing the change.
Coming out of the Thor, the Victory forces looked up and saw the crimson light that filled the sky.
"What on Earth?" asked Xander.
"Amazing," said Hayata.
"ZEH-TAHN!"
Zetton backed up, as a massive crimson sphere slowly descended to the street. It vanished before reaching the ground, replaced by two luminous figures.
Erica looked up at the shimmering giants in amaze. A part of her heart that had broke began to warm with feelings of hope.
Slowly, the figures became less luminous. The right hand figure became visible first. The familiar red and silver figure stood high over the street where all could see him.
Reilly smiled widely, a tear falling down his cheek. "ULTRAMAN!"
The second giant also became visible, revealing the predominantly red Ultra.
"And Ultraseven," said Janson, also tearing up.
Erica looked up at the two giants in amaze. She looked at Ultraman, who looked down at her and nodded.
Tears formed in her eyes as she smiled happily. "Usagi."
The two Ultras turned to each other and nodded, before facing Zetton and going to battle poses. They ran at it and leaped together, delivering a flying kick to the giant cyborg monster. The monster was pushed back into a more open area of the city as it fought for balance. The Ultras nodded to each other again and ran at the monster.
Erica watched as the two giant heroes ran to face the monster. A man ran up to her.
"Hey!" he said. "You need help?"
Erica, remembering her uncle, nodded. She and the man lifted up Marcus and ran to a nearby shelter.
The Science Patrollers watched in amaze as the two giants engaged the monster in tandem.
"Whatever happened," said Hayata in observance, "they now fight together. Their rivalry is over."
Xander nodded in agreement.
Ultraman and Ultraseven punched Zetton's face together, knocking it back. They also kicked it in the gut. Ultraseven reached for his eye slugger and tossed it at Zetton. The monster quickly raised its shield as the blade tried to hit it. Seven made to kick the blade past the shield. Zetton's eye flashed. The shield expanded and blasted out, knocking Seven on his back.
"ZEH-TAHN!"
Ultraman ran and helped his friend up. Zetton lowered its shield. Seven flicked his wrist. The fallen slugger psychokinetically flew at the monster again. Unflinching, Zetton caught the weapon in its claw and tossed at Seven. Seven caught and replaced his fin.
"It's stronger than before," observed Donahue.
"It's adapted itself," said Reilly. "This isn't going to be easy."
Ultraman charged his fist with power and fired a Spiral Beam at Zetton. The monster absorbed the beam in its chest, then shot it back. Both Ultras flipped out of the way. Seven drew his hands to his head and fired an Emerium Beam. Zetton raised its shield to this, then shot blasts from its hands and eye at both Ultras, knocking them down.
"ZEH-TAHN!"
"This isn't good," said Reilly. "They're losing."
Donahue ran up to Xander. "Colonel!" he said. "I think I know how to help."
"What do you mean?" asked the colonel.
"I had put it aside after the first time we killed it," Donahue continued. "The first version of Zetton's shield was strong, but the rear side was slightly weaker. That area is heavily armored, but it is a disadvantage. If we're lucky, it hasn't adapted away that flaw."
"You sure?" asked Hayata.
"Yes."
Xander looked up at the monster. The creature was standing intimidatingly over the whole city. He pulled out his sidearm. "Let's give our friends the hint!"
Ultraman struggled to get up. His color timer began to flash as he sat up. Seven also struggled up. Zetton stomped towards them.
As fast as he could Ultraman desperately threw an energy disc at the monster, which broke against its force field. Suddenly, laser blasts shot at Zetton from behind. They broke through the shield and hit its back.
Ultraman saw this in amaze. He turned to Seven, who nodded that he had seen it too. Ultraman raised a clenched fist in silent enthusiasm. Ultraman leaped into the air.
Zetton looked down at the Science Patrollers that had shot at it, but it could do nothing as Ultraman landed in front of it. Ultraman threw another disk, which Zetton blocked with its shield. Seven got behind it and threw his Eye Slugger. The blade scratched against the shell of the monsters back and the monster flinched in pain. It quickly turned, leaving itself open to a laser attack from Ultraman. It turned again, but Seven's Emerium Beam blasted its back. It stumbled away in pain.
"ZEH-TAHN!"
Ultraman and Ultraseven ran to each other's side, looked briefly to each other, then got in battle poses and leaped into the air. They each delivered a high-speed flying kick to Zetton's back.
Zetton landed hard on its front. Ultraman and Ultraseven back flipped and stood away from the monster as it struggled to get up.
Ultraman thrust his arms to the left and raised them over his head. Ultraseven crossed and spread his arms before bending them and clenching his fists. Their arms charged with energy.
Zetton tried to stand, but before it could turn…
Specium Slayer…
Both Ultras brought their arms into their firing poses.
…Light Stream!
…Wide Shot!
The beams hit Zetton in the back. It was forced to take in all of the energy from both blasts.
"ZEH-T…TAHN!"
With a violent burst, the monster exploded. The blast shook the city. It seemed to be over, but something caught Seven's eye as the monster was destroyed. He ran to the blast. Amidst the ashes, the Zetton Spore had formed and was trying to run. Seven brought his hands to his head and fired a beam at the creature. The spore was incinerated instantly.
On the ground, the Science Patrol shouted in happy excitement. They all leaped in joy that their heroes had won.
Ultraman turned to Ultraseven, who also turned. Ultraman reached out a hand. With little hesitance, Ultraseven took the hand and shook it. They stepped apart and looked into the sky before leaping into the air and flying away.
The Science Patrol watched as the two giants flew out of sight.
Reilly lifted himself off Janson's shoulder. "Guess we have two big allies helping us now."
"If the monsters are as tough as Zetton," said Donahue, "then we're going to need it."
Janson watched he sky until both heroes vanished. Her eyes then turned to the road, where she was surprised to see two people walking towards them. As they got closer the others noticed them as well. They all smiled in surprise when they realized who one of those men was.
"Shundou!" exclaimed Reilly as he ran to his friend.
Usagi smiled warmly as his team came to greet him. Beside him was a familiar blond haired Asian man with a dark coat. The Science Patrol all gathered around him and spoke in tandem. He couldn't understand what was being said, but he knew they were happy.
Hayata walked up to Usagi. "I hope you have a good excuse for disappearing these past couple of days Shundou-kun," he said mildly.
"I'm afraid that's my fault," said the stranger. "I found Usagi here passed out in the road. When I couldn't wake him, I took him to my house. The guy slept the whole time. When he finally did wake up, the monster was attacking and all hell was breaking loose. We saw your ship crash here and Usagi wanted to see if you were okay."
"If we're okay?" asked Reilly, looking at his friend. "We were worried if you were okay."
"Sorry to worry you guys," Usagi said. "I would've called but I was passed out."
"If you don't mind a civilian's opinion," said the man, "I think this kid deserves a little down time. He probably works too hard and could use the down time."
"I agree," said Xander, who walked up to the unknown man. "I think I'll set it up so the whole Science Patrol gets some downtime. You've all earned it."
The team showed excitement at the idea of R&R.
Xander turned to the young man. "I think compensation is in order for you as well," he said. "You did manage to help our young Mr. Shundou out in a dire situation."
"That's alright," he replied. "Though I was hoping to enlist. It's why I moved to the capital in the first place."
Xander smiled knowingly. "I'm sure you'll make a fine soldier, Mr.…"
"Ryo sir," he replied. "Moroboshi Ryo."
"Well, that certainly didn't turn out as predicted," said Corbin calmly as he watched the screen. The screen showed Zetton's defeat and the destruction of the Zetton Spore. "We'll have to work that out in the next prototype."
There was a loud banging at the lab door and all the technicians turned to it. The door opened to a very enraged Vice-Minister. He walked right up to Corbin.
"CORBIN!" He shouted. "Your precious Z-10 failed, twice! This is unacceptable!"
"Vice-Minister," Corbin said calmly. "I assure you, the next prototype will finish the job."
"The next one?!" The man exclaimed. "You think I would waste the government's budget on another failure?!"
"If we all thought like that," said Corbin with a grin, "science would never progress."
Graham grabbed the scientist's collar and shook him angrily. Corbin remained stoic. "To hell with science damn it!" He told the man. "You have wasted to much of our time! I'm going to see to it that your life from now on is a living hell! You are going to wish you were dead when I'm done with you! Do you here me?!"
Suddenly, there was a sound of slicing. The minister gasped. He looked down and saw that a dark-green pincer had pierced his stomach. The claw was attached to Corbin's arm. The minister looked at Corbin in fear.
"Dead?" Corbin asked with a mocking smirk. "You mean like you're about to be?"
Corbin lifted the man into the air with ease, then tossed him into a wall. The Vice-Minister gasped in pain and choked on his own blood before falling dead to the floor. Corbin flexed his pincer before it reverted back into a human arm. He casually grabbed a towel and wiped the blood from his arm.
He sighed. "You humans are so irritating. Look what you forced me to do. Dirtied my beautiful claw your filthy human blood." He held out the towel and one of the techs took it and disposed of it. "Remove that refuse from my sight."
"As you command, Prime Minister Kour'Ban," replied one of the men.
The late Prime Minister's corpse was dragged from the room.
"The Queen will be most unhappy," He said. "He was one of her favorite toys. She loved how he garnered the hatred of his fellow men." He turned casually. "Ah well, she'll probably forgive my little outburst."
He found himself alone in the Lab. He stood watching an image of the Ultras on the monitor. He smirked.
"If those fools only knew," he said. "Perhaps soon they will know; our old adversaries."
He began to laugh. It started softly at first, then he laughed louder and louder. His laugh began to deepen in tone. It became like a sound completely not human. His form slowly changed, becoming taller, leaner, with glowing red eyes.
"Ha ha ha ha Ha Ha Ha Ha HA HA Huh HUH HUH HAH HAH HUH HUH!"
Usagi walked into his house. Instantly Erica wrapped him up into a hug. As soon as she pulled back enough, they joined lips in a passionate kiss. When they stopped, Usagi's mother happily joined in the embrace. Usagi held his mother happily as she kissed his cheek. Usagi looked and saw that Erica's uncle was also in the room. He held up a hand which Usagi gladly clasped. They all enjoyed the moment of reunion together.
A short time after their R&R had ended, the team met in the conference room. After a few minutes, the door opened. Everyone was shocked to see Moroboshi Ryo on the other side in a VICTORY uniform. He saluted the captain and explained that he was now a member of the Science Patrol. Everyone greeted him enthusiastically. Usagi walked up to his new partner and the two shared a hearty handshake. In their eyes they could see each other's Ultra forms also shaking hands.
This was the start of a new chapter in the war for Earth.
THE END!!!!!!
OH MY GOD!
I Finished!
Alright granted it's just a small segment of a larger story but… YAHOO!
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