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Chapter 3: Questions Answered

Ryo leaned forward in his chair and clasped his hands together as he thought of a simple way to explain their whole ordeal with Lord Talpa and the Dynasty.

"It's a little difficult to understand." He began, looking up at Minako. Makoto laughed and took a sip of her tea.

"Oh please, we tell you that we were reincarnated after a battle on the Moon and you think you're going to be difficult to understand." She scoffed. Ryo pondered that for a moment before continuing.

"We honestly don't know that much other than that we were born on this planet to protect it from Lord Talpa, the image that you saw in the sky earlier. He rules the Dynasty, the spirits of the nether world which you saw as that castle in the clouds." Ryo stated, running his fingers through his hair.

"Yeah, and he sics those Warlord goons of his on us to do his dirty work, damn coward." Rowen added.

Ryo chuckled and shifted in his chair. "The Warlords are four of Talpa's most powerful samurai. They are demons that are so corrupt, that they don't think twice about anything that they are commanded to do. Anubis is their leader."

Michiru looked down at the carpet as she listened to the information that they were being given. She looked up as a thought crossed her mind.

"What exactly is the power behind your armor? How did you come to own it?" She asked. She knew Ami probably knew the entire legend, but she would rather hear it first hand from the actual source.

Mia cleared her throat to explain. "The five ancient armors exist to fight the Dynasty. They were sealed away until the Dynasty reared its head again, and the armors chose their bearers. Each of the armors stands for a Confucian element." She looked to the five Ronin in her living room.

"Ryo wears the armor of Wildfire. He uses the power of flame in his attacks and stands for perfect virtue. Cye wears the armor of Torrent. He controls the power of water and stands for trust. Sage bears the armor of Halo. He controls the element of light and stands for wisdom. Rowen wears the armor of Strata. He controls elements of space and stands for life. Kento bears the armor of Hardrock. He controls the element of earth and stands for justice."

Makoto nodded as she listened to Mia's explanation. She thought she would add a little insight as to the origin of their own powers.

"That's sort of the reasoning behind our powers as well. Minako stands for love and beauty and uses attacks that are as such. I control thunder and lightning. Ami controls water and ice. Michiru controls the ocean." She offered.

Mia nodded, drinking the explanation in. "What about the other Senshi?" She asked eager to learn all that she could. The Ronins listened too. It was amazing to see the powers that these four possessed. They could not imagine what the others could do. Minako laughed at their curiosity before answering.

"Well, Sailor Mars controls fire much like Ryo does," She began. "Yeah, but she can't pick off fifteen soldiers at one time!" Makoto interrupted, pumping her fist in the air. Ryo smirked but Minako glared at her.

"Anyway, Uranus controls the Earth and wields a Space Sword. Pluto controls time. She also guards the gate of time and space. Saturn is our youngest Senshi and has the biggest responsibility." Minako finished.

"What would that be? How old is she?" Rowen asked. Ami sat up on the couch and curled her legs up on the cushion.

"She is known as the Sailor Senshi of destruction and rebirth. She carries the Silence Glaive and if she drops it, the world will end." She said calmly. The Ronins looked at her with great concern written all over their faces.

"And she's thirteen." Makoto added.

Silence descended upon the room again. Makoto laughed at the uncomfortable looks she was getting.

"Oh don't worry she only does it if it's the only way. Calm down. Geeze." Makoto jibed.

Kento shook his head at her. "Man, you sure are honest aren't you Makoto?" He said. She grinned. "I just tell it like it is. And please, call me Mako." She offered.

Ryo had been silent for most of this conversation before he looked at Minako again. "What about your Princess? What can she do?" He asked. Minako sat her tea cup down on the table before her and pondered for a moment.

"Sailor Moon is the strongest of all of us. Not mentally. Not physically. She's the most powerful period in her own special way. She possesses the mythical ginzuishou and is the only person in this world who can use it. She has saved this planet countless times. You've all been in grave danger before but never knew about it because she has saved the planet and nearly lost her life for it. She will be crowned the Queen of Crystal Tokyo in the thirtieth century." She explained.

Sage shifted his weight to his other leg as he pondered her statement. "Thirtieth century? That's impossible." He said. Michiru laughed.

"The Moon people don't age as fast as Earthlings do." She said. Sage raised an eyebrow.

"Obviously." He said, intrigued by the idea.

Mia stood to collect the empty tea cups from their guests. "I don't know how long you are planning on staying around but you are more than welcome to some of the upstairs rooms for as long as you like. It would be our pleasure. It's nice to have some more women in the house." Mia offered. Minako nodded as she handed the woman her empty cup.

"Thank you very much. We'll be staying around until we get this mess sorted out. I'm sure Usagi would want us to offer our aid as much as possible." Minako said. The other three agreed with her.

Mia smiled, relieved. The Ronins looked hopeful. "Thanks for sticking around. We're going to need all the help we can get. It's not everyday you get ancient aliens to help you out." Kento commented. A groan came up from Rowen and he shook his head. Mia laughed at Kento's sense of humor.

"Why don't you four go and settle in upstairs. Get some rest. I'll come and get you once dinner is ready." Mia offered. She looked to Yuli and smiled. "Will you go and show our guests to their rooms?" She asked.

Yuli jumped up from his seat atop White Blaze and grinned. "Sure thing! This way guys!" He said excitedly as he started to run up the stairs. Michiru and Mako helped Ami to her feet and they followed the excited boy up the stairs.

Minako remained in her seat but got up to help Mia put away the dishes. Mia smiled at her as she followed her into the kitchen.

"You boys should go get some rest as well. You've had a long day too. Don't worry; I'll make plenty for dinner." She called over her shoulder, not that they would actually listen to her and would probably commence playing some sort of sport the moment she left.

After the door swung shut, Minako placed the dishes in the sink and turned to Mia.

"Do you think I could ask you some questions about those Warlords? They were probably the most powerful enemy I have ever faced." She asked. Mia rinsed the dishes off and wiped her hands on a towel before gesturing to the kitchen table for Minako to have a seat. Minako sat down in a chair and Mia sat in the one next to her.

"Well is there anything in particular you would like to know?" Mia asked, folding her hands together on top of the table. Minako searched for a good question to start off with. She could not help but be intrigued by the powerful warrior she fought today. Anubis. That was his name. He was a force to be reckoned with. He was untamed and fearless. She needed to know more about this creature. She looked up at Mia and pondered another moment.

"Tell me what you know about Anubis." She asked. Mia thought for a moment and then glanced out the window, a far off look on her face.

"There isn't very much to tell seeing as we don't really know that much about him or his fellow Warlords. I don't know why Anubis is serving the Dynasty or how he came to be what he is but I can tell you a few things. He is extremely dangerous Minako. Do not let your guard down around him or it will cost you your neck. He is quick witted, fast on his feet, and probably twice as strong physically as Ryo. His only match in that sense is Kento. I could not imagine what would happen if those two went at it." Mia stated. Minako nodded, taking in what the older girl had to say.

"Trust me, I got a taste of how dangerous he is today. Is his armor in anyway linked with the Ronins?" She asked after a moment. Mia shrugged her shoulders.

"The Warlords are a mystery to us. We do not know where their armor originates from or where the source of their powers is coming from. We do not even know the full extent of their strength. I wish I could tell you more but they really are an enigma." Mia said. Minako stayed silent while she thought about the being she had fought called Anubis.

He was unbelievably fast and strong. It was a wonder she was able to dodge the strong attacks that he had thrown at her. She remembered with a shudder at how violent his voice had sounded when he had thrown his Quake With Fear at her. She had one more question that she hoped to have answered.

"Is he a man or a demon Mia?" Mia looked to her with a grave smile.

"There is no telling. He has the stature of a man but the wickedness of the devil himself."

Anubis finished lighting the candles around his small chamber and he settled onto the straw mat on his floor with his legs crossed, his hands on his knees. He closed his dark blue eyes and tried his best to meditate and block out some of the frustration of the day. He took deep breaths to calm his flustered form to no avail.

He was irritated and restless. How on earth had he been so easily held back in battle? Never in his many many years had he ever encountered powers like he had seen today. And not in a million years would he have thought that they would come from a little blonde that barely reached his chest plate.

It was no use. He was too angry and agitated for this. He let out a growl and punched the straw mat beneath him, it providing little cushion from the stone floor below. His hand ached from the force he had used but it did not matter. Anubis welcomed the pain at the moment. He would take anything to get his mind off of the day.

He stood up quickly and walked to the one window that he had in his section of the tower. His red hair fell in waves over his shoulders and down his back as he came to a halt at the cold pane. He rested his head against it, welcoming the cold relief it brought.

'Damn her.' He thought as he remembered the way the angry female had looked at him. How had she bettered him? What had he done incorrectly? His mind raced with a thousand questions and none of them he found any answers to. He gritted his teeth and let out a growl. He had to have done something wrong. It was unacceptable for him to be defeated. He would not stand for it.

The warrior backed away from the window and turned to cross the room and enter the other side through a heavy door. He closed it behind him as he entered his own private dojo. He rarely wore anything else but his pale blue sub armor or his ogre armor and his booted feet made a sharp rapping sound as the crossed the stone floor.

He reached his equipment and took two katanas from their sheaths on the wall. With great skill and agility he maneuvered the swords through the air, slicing at an invisible opponent. He spun around and sliced the head off of a straw mannequin that stood at the corner of his dojo. The sound of the swords slicing through the air helped his nerves and allowed him to concentrate on bettering himself as a warrior.

Anubis was a very proud man and an extremely talented and dangerous samurai. He took fighting very seriously and his expression remained stern and focused as he wielded the swords. Soft grunts came from him as he wreaked havoc on the straw mannequin and his long hair flew about behind him. This was good. The practice helped him.

His mind shifted abruptly and the unbidden image of the orange suited female in a pleated skirt and high heels appeared launching a bright beam of light that sent him hurtling into the wall. Her delicate voice shouted the attack with great strength at him and he was remembered the pain he felt in his body as the beam of energy racked him.

His concentration lost, Anubis faltered and one of his katanas clattered the ground near him. Out of anger, he kicked the blade as hard as he could across the room and dropped the other katana where he stood.

Anubis angrily fled from the dojo, his mind incapable of thinking of anything else but his wounded pride and lost battle. He would find a way to make her pay for injuring him in battle. Yes, she would pay. And pay dearly she would.

"Mia that was wonderful as always." Ryo commented as he leaned back in his chair at the dinner table. Mia beamed at him but turned to nod at Mako.

"I didn't do very much. I didn't know Mako here was such a talented cook. Thanks for all your help!" She said. Mako grinned as finished off the rest of her dinner.

"No problem! I love to cook. It was my pleasure." She replied, sighing in contentment. She turned to look at Minako who had not uttered a word since they had sat down to dinner. She cocked her head at the expression her friend wore.

"You okay Mina?" Mako asked, using her leader's nickname. The blonde shook herself from her revere and nodded to the taller girl.

"Yeah I'm fine. Just need to get some air and clear my head. Thanks for dinner both of you." She offered before standing up and opening the door to the back porch. She shut the door swiftly behind her and walked out to the edge of the porch.

"What's eating her?" Kento asked as he helped himself to what Minako didn't eat on her plate. Ami smiled knowingly as she watched her leader out the window.

"She gets this way when she's very confused." The wise girl responded.

Minako let out a sigh and leaned against the railing, her body feeling too heavy. She rested her head against her arms as she peered out into the night sky.

"Who are you Anubis? Are you a man or a beast?" She asked audibly.

Lord Talpa let out a wicked laugh as he allowed his Warlord of Cruelty to watch the Senshi of Love through his viewing screen. He offered no words as he watched the expression on the angry warlord's face. He shook with anger at the sight of the blonde and clenched his fists.

"I will show you just what I am little girl. Master, allow me to stage another attack on the Ronins and these little females that are with them." Anubis spat, never taking his eyes from the figure that looked up into the night sky.

Talpa did not falter in his menacing laughter. "Go Anubis. Take your revenge out on this woman. Do not fail me again. If you do, you will regret it greatly." Talpa warned.

Anubis bowed to his master and summoned his Ogre armor to his form once more. The broken kusari-gama in his hand served as a reminder of the revenge his must take on this girl. Without another word, he vanished from Talpa's throne room.

"Master, are you sure it is wise to send him off on a mission after such an embarrassing battle today? He is not thinking clearly." Sehkmet stated as he stepped out from the shadows he had been lurking in.

Talpa's red eyes focused in on the frustrated blonde on his viewing screen.

"Anubis will not fail me. He knows it will cost him his life should he fail. You will rouse the other Warlords. Anubis will be dealt with tonight if he loses to this female once more. You will see to that personally." The demon lord spat.

Sehkmet bowed low. "Yes, my Master." He spoke before donning his Venom armor and disappearing to fetch the other Warlords.

TBC

Well Anubis has gone to fight Minako in a blind rage. What will happen this time? Will he succeed or will the Senshi and Ronins shut him down once again? Please review! Thanks again! SD