Solar Guardians
And now we get in the thick of things. Almost all the Guardians are together and the enemy is only going to get stronger… and now I'm being a giant nerdy dork. Anyway, thank you to everyone that reviewed, favorited, and followed this story. And thanks to Neshellshert for editing for me. Also, after realizing that some of the chapters will be ridiculously short, I combined some so there will now be nine chapters instead of eleven. I own nothing, The Big Four belongs to Disney, Dreamworks and their rightful owners. And Sailor Moon belongs to the amazingly talented Naoko Takeuchi. Anyway, enjoy.
Act 5 A Dance and a Princess
"So, we're Guardians?" Elsa asked.
"Aye." Merida nodded.
"Given special powers by the planets?" Anna wondered.
"We think?" Hiccup shrugged, as Toothless nodded.
"And our job is to find and protect a princess…" Elsa began.
"Who will have and use the Solar Golden Crystal to defeat a great darkness that will be summoned by this evil queen who sent Lord Sky and Lady Death?" Anna finished.
"You got it." Rapunzel beamed.
"And you have no idea why we were chosen to be the Solar Guardians?" Elsa sighed.
"Sorry, that part is still a mystery." Pascal shook his head apologetically. "That part will be explained once when my informant feels it is safe to relieve himself."
"Which you are the only one aware of his identity." Elsa accused, narrowing her eyes at the little lizard.
Weel, one ay us has an idea. Merida thought to herself, an image of the girl's brother flashing across her mind.
"The time of his reveal will be soon. Please just trust me." Pascal urged.
"You believe him?" Elsa asked Rapunzel.
"Yes." Rapunzel nodded.
"Then that's good enough for us." Anna smiled, practically jumping out of her seat.
"Now that everyone is clear on our mission," Pascal nodded getting everyone's attention once again. "We must work hard to locate the princess and keep her safe until she is strong enough to defeat the darkness. Or, if we can, defeat the evil queen that way the darkness isn't summoned."
"But isn't that the princess's job?" Hiccup pointed out. "Otherwise, why even find the princess in the first place."
"No matter what, finding the princess is the number one priority." Pascal hissed eyeing each of them. "The likely hood of us being able to defeat the queen without her is slim to none. Not only that, but… the princess has another role to play. Her destiny is far more than just defeating the darkness and the queen. We have to find her, no matter what."
"More important destiny, huh…" Rapunzel hummed staring off into space.
"What is that destiny?" Elsa asked, pushing a bit.
"I cannot say." Pascal sighed. "Unfortunately, I don't know. Only my informant knows that information."
"He knows so much, and we know so little." Hiccup puzzled. "It's almost not fair."
"Aye," Merida gritted. If only ah cood be sure of Jack, 'en we wood know whit we need tae know.
"I'm sorry, but as I said, it is almost time for my informant to reveal himself and once he does he will tell us everything. Why you were chosen, what the princess is destined for and who the princess is." Pascal promised.
"Still…" Elsa sighed.
"Oh no, "Anna suddenly cried. "Is that the time?"
"What?" Hiccup asked looking over at the clock. "Oh crap. I have to go."
"Same here, dad is gonna kill me." Anna whined.
"Ah have tae go home tae." Merida informed.
"I have a test to study for." Elsa nodded. "Sorry Rapunzel."
"No don't worry about it." The blonde smiled. "We'll meet here after school tomorrow."
"Got it." They all agreed before going their separate ways.
"This is all happening so fast." Rapunzel sighed on her way home. "I've only just gotten my parents to let me out of the house and I've already made four friends."
"Don't you mean five."
"Ah!" she cried jumping back a few steps.
"You are so easily scared." Eugene chuckled with a smirk.
"Why do you always have to sneak up on me." Rapunzel growled. "I wouldn't scare so easy if you would just give a bit of warning."
"I did." He smiled.
"Whatever. What are you doing here anyway?"
"I was heading to work."
"You said you work at a diner, right?"
"Yeah, good memory."
"What kind of food do you serve there."
"Well… all kinds of food I guess. Why do you ask?"
"Do you serve hazelnut soup?"
"Um, yeah. Why?"
"Then I know where I'm going to eat tonight."
"Here you go one bowl of hazelnut soup." Eugene smiled down at the beaming blonde sitting at the bar in the tiny dinner where he worked as a waiter.
"Woo-hoo!" she cheered slurping up a heaping spoonful. "Wow this is really good. Best bowl of soup I've ever had and my parents only hire the best."
"Must be great having professional chefs to cook for you." Eugene sighed.
"I'm sorry, that sounded really arrogant." She blushed. "I didn't mean for that. But still this is amazing."
"I'll let the cook know."
"Hey… for real, are you stalking me?"
"Why do you think that."
"It's just, you always show up whenever I least expect you… You know what, never mind it's sounds stupid now that I'm saying it aloud."
"No, it is a real concern." Eugene shook his head. "Your instincts are pretty good."
"Well, then are you going to answer?"
"I'm not. We just seem to always be running into each other. Though… you do intrigue me."
"What do you mean?"
"You just seem like a girl with a lot of secrets. It makes me want to find out more."
"S-secrets? No, I don't have any secrets. I mean even if I did they're none of your business anyway so nya."
"You know, I thought that we had managed to become friends. Rapunzel." He paused watching how she shivered when her said her name. "I don't mean to pry. But if you ever need to talk to me about anything then I'm here to listen."
She stared up at him, her heart beating a mile a minute. This wasn't good. That look he was giving her was so inviting. If she didn't get out of there she might just tell him everything.
"Heheh, well thanks for the soup, but I think I need to get home now." she giggled nervously slapping a fifty on the counter. "Keep the change."
"Wait." He called after her as she sprinted out the door. "I pushed too hard again."
Rapunzel… I shouldn't be surprised you won't tell me who you really are. I can't even get up the courage to tell you who I am."
"Give her time, I'm sure she'll come around."
At the sound of the cool relaxed voice, Eugene tensed glaring at its owner.
"Hey there, Rider." Jack smirked, leaning against the bar his chin resting in his palm.
"You, how did you find me?" Eugene gritted.
"Hey, I know things. Like I know who Sailor Sun really is." Jack shrugged. "It helps me keep everyone safe if I know their secret identities."
"So your hear to help then?"
"Yup, just like you."
"You don't know anything about me."
"Not true. I know more than you think. And in time you'll come to know it too."
"What are you talking about?"
"Nothing important. I am here on a mission though."
"A mission?"
"Yeah, my mom is throwing this party tonight in honor of her law firm. I have a feeling that my sisters will invite Rapunzel and the others."
"So?"
"So, I'm worried. The enemy already keeps a close eye on them. For all we know they could attack us then. I can't do too much to help protect them yet, my time hasn't come yet."
"Your time? What does that mean?"
"You'll find out, don't worry. But what I'm getting at is I wouldn't mind if Rider showed up too as a guest. You can have some fun, get to know Rapunzel a little more and if anything happens you'll be right there. What do you say?"
Eugene only glared, giving no answer.
"Okay fine. If you don't trust me I get it. But still you should come to the party. Here." He pulled out a bronze colored envelope placing it on the bar. "It's invite only. Mom's a bit old fashioned so they're hand written. Take it. If you decide to come, then there will be no trouble getting in. Hope to see you there."
With that he gave one last smirk before walking out.
"That guy." Eugene hissed. "I don't trust him in the slightest. However, maybe I should go. Who could say no to a party anyway?"
"Ah don't want tae go tae school." Merida groaned scratching her head.
Aw night ah was dreamin' somethin' awful. But fur th' life ay meh ah coodn't see whit it was. Now ah can't even remember it. Ah jist no it was terrifyin'.
"Och, good mornin', Merida."
Being jolted out her thoughts she looked to find her mother, Elenore Dunbroch, head of the household.
"Mornin' mom." Merida smiled before something caught her eye. "Whit's 'at?"
"There tapestries ah've bin workin' on fur a while." Her mother sighed smiling down at her work. "Aam quite proud ay 'em."
"Huh…" Merida pondered looking down at them.
They were beautiful, like all her mother's tapestries. Yet, they both seemed very familiar to her. One was darker, the other was more heavenly. The first was depicting an apocalyptic world, with an evil queen and her princess atop the world and five warriors crucified below her. Seeing it sent a shiver down her spine. The other was far more pleasant. A beautiful princess stood inside the sun wielding a staff of pure light. She stood smiling, letting the gentle healing rays of the sun reach and protect the earth as her five guardians bowed before her. She looked up at her mom with wide eyes.
"Where did ye git th' inspiration fur thes?" she asked almost breathless.
"Ah dorn't really know." Elenore sighed thoughtfully. "Ah think it came tae meh in a dream."
"A dream?" Merida gasped.
Cood mom have th' same prophetic powers ah do?
"Och, goodness, ye better be gowin." Elenore urged. "Yoo'll be late fur school."
All Merida could do was nod before heading to school.
Aw thes time… she may 'ave been jist loch meh… mom…
Where aam ah? She wondered looking around.
A loud rustling sound made her spin around to find two gran bolts of cloth. Her mother's tapestries. She glanced between the two before walking up to the more pleasant one. She observed it now that it was closer, reaching her hand out to touch it. As soon as her finger tips brushed the woven strands images began to flash before her eyes. The Solar Guardians fighting against the evil queen, someone using something called the Crescent Heart and the Solar Princess defeating the queen with a staff that harnessed the power of the Golden solar Crystal, and then it all stopped. For a moment, she thought the vision had passed, that is until she opened her eyes and found herself kneeling before a golden throne. She didn't know how but she knew that she was in the sun. Eight other Guardians were with her, all kneeling in the same position before a man and woman who stood atop a slightly elevated platform.
"My Queen, and my king." The lead Guardian addressed. "It is our great honor to serve you. We, your Solar Guardians swear to protect you and serve you so that you may continue to protect the Earth."
"I thank you." The new benevolent Solar Queen smiled.
She could not see the queen's face and yet she knew she trusted and loved this woman.
This was the future she knew was meant to be.
The visions ended, and she was back in the void staring at the two tapestries.
Now came the vision she didn't want to see, yet knew she would have to witness if they stood a chance of stopping it. So taking a deep breath she reached out with a shaky hand barely brushing it. This time the images burned.
She saw the princess fall under the queen's spell and all the Guardians being beaten and captured. Four of them where strung up before the queen, crucified as martyrs. Merida saw herself, tears streaming down her face as she begged for her friends to be saved.
"Nae." She cried falling to her knees, covering her ears to block out the cries. "Nae, stop. Please! STOP!"
"… Please… forgive me… my princess."
"Whit."
She looked for the voice finding a single cross with a dark male figure tied to it.
"Forgive me, my princess. I was unable to save you. Please forgive me…"
"Hoo are ye!" she called before the vision suddenly ended.
She backed away from the tapestries, gripping her head before curling up in the tightest ball she could.
"Nae." She whimpered sorrowfully. "It can't be. Nae ah won't let it happen."
"…Merida?!"
Startled awake she sprung up gripping the hand that reached for her with iron like strength.
"OW!" Elsa hissed pulling back.
Breathing heavily, Merida worked her mind to try and figure out where she was and what was going on.
"El… Elsa?" she wondered releasing her grip. "Aam, aam so sorry."
"Are you okay?" the snow queen asked, rubbing her arm. "You looked like you were having a nightmare."
"Aam fine, whit abit ye." Merida stressed, gently taking her friend's arm grimacing at the blooming bruises. "Och, aam so sorry."
"I'll be fine. Are you okay, what was the nightmare about."
"Och, ah need tae talk tae Rapunzel." Merida cried.
In Hiccup's opinion, this was a perfect day to be sitting at a table outside the café and sketch in his book. Listening to Miracle of Sound as he let his pencil drag across the page. A smile gracing his lips as he sipped at his mocha. He had a few minutes before Rapunzel joined him then they would wait for the others. It was Friday so they wouldn't have curfews. He wondered what they all planned to do this weekend or if they were going to get attacked again. Pascal said that all the Guardians had awakened, but what did that mean? The enemy knew who they were and seemed to have a nasty knack for finding them. Did that mean they could attack their families. Then again, their barely home, same with their parents. Everyone seems to be out all day and barely make it back home after dark. That might be for the best.
"Meow~"
He smiled down at the little black kitten as it looked up at him expectantly.
"You know you're the reason my back-pack smells like fish, right?" He raised a brow in askance reaching into his bag and pulling out a Ziploc of salmon. "Here you go bud."
The cat purred happily as it began to nibble at the offered food making Hiccup chuckle.
"When did you get a cat?"
Green eyes widened as Hiccup stared up at the red head before him.
"Dagur?" he gasped.
After he awoke as a Solar Guardian, Dagur hadn't come near him. Part of him wondered if it was because the red head remembered it all and was afraid of Hiccup. Which he wouldn't have minded if it meant he would stay away from him. But now, as he saw the calm demeanor of his former bully he knew that wasn't true. Something else was going on. Where was that self-confident smirk, or the air of arrogance? What was he up too?
"What do you want." Hiccup gritted, not trusting this situation at all.
Toothless looked between the two tensing as his Guardian got more agitated.
Dagur sighed averting his eyes as he scratched the back of his neck.
"Yeah, I kind of figured you'd react this way." He murmured.
"What?" Hiccup gaped.
"Look, I want to apologize for how I've acted toward you. The truth is, I honestly thought you were playing hard to get. I mean you never asked me to stop. I was reading all your signs wrong. For that I'm sorry."
"…Huh?"
"And you don't have to worry about me asking you out anymore."
"What?"
"Yeah. I don't really know what happened, but I passed out in the park a couple nights ago, and couldn't remember how I got there. If it wasn't for Rawlyn I'd probably have been there all night."
"Who."
"He's in a grade under us. Turns out he has had this major crush on me. We ended up hitting it off well that night. I was avoiding you these past couple of days, because I was embarrassed about the way I acted. He was the one that told me to come talk to you so we could clear the air. Now I'm dating him. So, you don't have to worry about me anymore. Anyway, I've got to go. I'm meeting Rawlyn at the track field today. I'll see you around Hic."
"Um.." Hiccup was way too stunned to even form a coherent sentence.
"Oh yeah, one last thing." Dagur suddenly remembered turning a serious look on his former crush.
Oh no. Was all Hiccup could think.
"That kid with the white hair, I meant what I said. I don't like him. He gave some pretty serious vibes. I know he likes you, but I think you should stay away from him."
"Why do you say that?" Hiccup asked now interested.
"Because, I've got to look out for my little brother, don't I? Well see ya around." Dagur chuckled taking off.
"Hey wait," Hiccup called after him, but he was already gone. "That's not what I meant."
"Merow?"
"What did he mean by serious vibes?" Hiccup wondered. "For someone as dense as Dagur to sense something like that it must have been serious. But, I do understand what he means. That boy was pretty intense."
The more he thought about it the more images of the white-haired boy invaded his mind, making him blush.
"Hey wait!" he suddenly cried. "What does he mean he knows he likes me. Damn it, now I'm so confused."
BRING-BRING. BRING-BRING. BRING-BRI-
"Hello." He answered pulling out his phone.
"Hiccup get over to my place right now." Rapunzel urged on the other end.
"Is it another enemy?" Hiccup asked worried, the last time he got a call like this Merida and the sisters were being attacked.
"No, Merida had a vision." Rapunzel assured. "She's says it was pretty bad and needs to talk to us about it right away."
"On my way." He promised before hanging up and gathering his things.
"Wow," Anna whistled after Merida was done explaining what she saw. "That is both really cool and really scary."
"Merida sit down, your giving me a head ache." Elsa urged.
"Leave meh be." Merida gritted, still shaken from both the vision and the marks she left on Elsa. "Aam tae nervous."
"At least we know one thing." Hiccup pointed out scribbling in his sketch book, his mind going a mile a minute. "One way or another the Princess is found."
"Aye, bit th' enemy may git tae 'er before we do." Merida worried running her hands through her hair.
"Calm down, Merida." Rapunzel urged. "We won't let that happen."
"Ye didn't see it." Merida cried. "Th' future was horrible. Ye were aw hangin' from crosses an' ah coodn't do anythin'."
"Nothing is going to happen to us." Elsa assured hugging the red head from behind. "We'll be okay. They won't get us."
"Ye don't know 'at." Merida whimpered.
"Merida," Hiccup gently called getting her attention. "You saw two futures. The one where the Princess and her Prince became king and queen of the sun. You were shown that because it is a possibility. That is the future that we will get. Focus on that. You said there were specific events that happened to cause this future?"
"Aye." She nodded. "Furst, th' Princess must be found. 'En somewin must use thes thin' called th' Crescent Heart. 'An lastly, th' Princess must use the Solar Crystal to save th' world."
"I so don't envy her." Anna chuckled.
"What is the Crescent Heart?" Elsa asked looking to Pascal.
"Something only the final Guardian can use." He answered flatly.
"I think it's about time we meet this guy." Anna said standing up and crossing her arms. "He's obviously key for us to win. Isn't it time he showed himself."
"No." Pascal shook his head. "It is still too early."
"Why?" she groaned.
"He will show himself once he is needed." The chameleon sighed. "At the moment he is not needed."
"Crescent…" Hiccup hummed. "The name suggests the moon. Is that his planet?"
"Th' moon isn't a planet." Merida frowned.
"Neither is the sun." Hiccup said glancing at Rapunzel. "Yet she is called Sailor Sun."
"That's great and all." Anna whined. "But who is he?"
"… Ah may have an idea." Merida said hesitantly.
"What? Who?" Anna urged earning a glare from her sister.
"Ye might not loch it." She warned, but they still waited with baited breathes. So with a sigh she continued. "Ah think, its Jack."
A moment of silence.
"WHAT!" both sisters cried.
"Ow, 'at was mah ear." Merida growled pulling away from Elsa.
"Why would you think its big brother?" Anna cried clenching her fists in front of her.
"Ah saw his aura." Merida groaned still rubbing her ear. "It blazed, loch aw ours."
"Wait," Rapunzel gasped. "Does your brother look like Elsa only a boy?"
"Um, duh. Hence the whole twin thing." Anna snarked rolling her eyes.
"Anna, don't be rude." Elsa hissed before turning back to Rapunzel. "Why do you ask."
"He was the boy that gave me Pascal." She informed wide eyed.
"Are you sure." Elsa urged.
"Did he look like this?" Hiccup asked holding up a sketch of the boy who saved him from Dagur.
"Yeah, that's him." Rapunzel nodded enthusiastically.
"Why do you have a sketch of big brother?" Anna pondered.
"I met him." Hiccup told them looking at the sketch. "He saved me from Dagur, twice."
"He goes tae our school." Merida nodded her head at Elsa. "'At's where ah saw his aura fur th' furst time. Not long after 'at ah met Rapunzel an' became a Guardian."
"Same here." Rapunzel nodded.
"It can't be a coincidence that we all met him then not long after we awoke as Guardians." Hiccup said thoughtful.
"But that didn't happen with us." Anna jumped in.
"Yeah, but you're his sisters." Hiccup reminded. "You see him more than we do."
"He was there, 'at day ye transformed." Merida reminded. "Pascal was th' one 'at gave us our buckles. But he wasn't there fur urs."
"Are you saying, Jack was the one that threw us our buckles?" Elsa asked unbelieving.
"It's th' only thin' 'at makes sense." The red head sighed.
"But…" no matter how she tried to rationalize it, she couldn't come up with a better explanation. She looked to Pascal pleadingly. "Pascal, is it Jack?"
"… I can't say." The lizard murmured.
"Oh, my god, our brother is the other Guardian." Ann gasped.
"Wait." Elsa insisted. "What about that Rider guy you told us about? He might be the other Guardian."
That made them all pause.
"She has a point." Hiccup lamented looking to Merida. "What did his aura look like?"
"Ah dorn't know." She admitted. "Ah never got a good look at it."
"… I don't think it's him." Rapunzel confessed.
"Why not?" Anna asked raising a brow.
"Every time I see him, I get this feeling. I don't know how to explain it… I just know he isn't a Guardian. He's something more than that. Something stronger."
"Are ye sayin' we're week?" Merida growled.
"Of course not." Rapunzel laughed. "I'm saying he's something else."
"Still." Hiccup sighed. "We can't rule him out. The only thing we really know about him is that he seems to be on our side. He helped protect me so that makes him good in my book."
"Either way." Elsa breathed. "We have no clue who the other Guardian is, but we know that we need him for the final battle. He might even be the key to finding the Princess."
"She's right." Merida nodded. "Fur aw we know, 'at cood be whit he's waitin' fur. Once we find 'er, he might show up."
"And if he is Officer Moon—I'm assuming, that is what we'd call him Officer, since that's what I'm called-" Hiccup explained. "Then he might have the Crescent Heart. If he does, then we're already one step toward the good future."
"An' whit if he doesn't?" Merida asked rubbing her arms nervously. "Whit 'en?"
Elsa smiled placing a gentle hand on the fiery girl's shoulder.
"Then we'll help him find it." She assured. "That terrible vision is not going to happen."
All Merida could do was nod taking comfort in Elsa's gentle touch.
"Aw, you two are so cute." Anna squealed clapping her hands together.
Both girls blushed tacking a few steps from each other.
"Jist shut it." Merida hissed.
"Anna, don't be so absurd." Elsa coughed.
"Oh I totally forgot." Anna suddenly cried checking the time on her phone. "We have to get ready."
"Oh your right." Elsa agreed. "We also forgot to invite them."
"Invite us to what?" Rapunzel asked curiously.
"Our mom is throwing a party tonight." Elsa informed.
"It's formal, so pretty dresses and tuxes all around." Anna cheered.
"Aam not wearin' a dress." Merida growled.
"Sure you are." Anna cheered. "C'mon if we hurry we can find you dresses and a tuxedo and be to the party on time."
"Wait, are you guys seriously dragging me into a shopping trip?" Hiccup gulped.
"Yup." Anna nodded grabbing both him and Merida by the elbow. "C'mon let's go."
"No way." Merida cried as she was dragged.
"I'm a guy," Hiccup insisted. "We don't like shopping."
"Just go with it." Elsa sighed. "If you don't she'll make it harder for you."
"Aam not wearin' a cursed dress." Merida whined making Rapunzel giggle as she followed them.
It was the same dream again. Every time, he was fighting off soldiers, using his superior speed to wipe them out. Yet he would not kill them. He couldn't bring himself to kill them. They were important to him somehow. Then why was he fighting them? Why was he fighting at all?
"Please."
She called to him again. Taking his attention away from the battle, he saw a girl standing before a grand set of doors, tears running down her flushed cheeks. She was so beautiful.
"Who are you?" He wondered.
"Please, come back to me." she begged. "Come back to me."
Like so many times before, Eugene was startled awake as he was pulled from his dream.
"That dream again." he gritted covering his eyes. "That princess, who is she."
For so many nights now all he could dream about was that battle and that girl. Every night she beckons him to find her. But he has no idea who she is or where to start. Sailor Sun and the others seemed to be looking for her as well, so he has been following them to kind of steal her away… or at least that was the plan at first. But now he's gotten to know Rapunzel a little. Now his heart was torn. It told him that it belonged to the Princess, but there was a small part, deep, deep down that told him that Rapunzel was the one. And he had to agree more with the smaller part. He had no idea who this Princess was, or if she was even real. Rapunzel was real, and she was amazing. Her courage and the gleam she always had in her eyes. They all drew him in. There was also this undeniable draw to her. No matter how often he tried not to, he always found his mind wandering back to her. This was all so confusing.
Sighing he got out of his queen size bed and stretched. He lived alone in a studio apartment, working most of the time while his free time was spent at his college classes. He had no friends to speak of, just a few neighbors and class mates he talked every now and then, and weirdly that didn't bother him. He enjoyed his routine. When he wasn't working, or studying he was out as Rider patrolling the streets. That was more to keep his mind off his dreams, but also to make sure Rapunzel was okay. He checked on her every night and made sure he was near in case she needed him in a fight. Like last time, he followed her to the ice rink only to find the two new guardians had everything under control. That was when he noticed the kid with the white hair. He still didn't trust him. Even if he says he is only trying to help the others, there was something he was hiding and that didn't sit well with Eugene.
Speaking of the kid, he had a party to go to. He looked over at the tux hanging from his bathroom door and sighed. Weather he was going to enjoy this or not he was unsure.
"At least I'll be able to see Rapunzel." He lamented.
This would be a party to remember for sure.
Meanwhile, in a darker part of the world, a boy with a dark heart was plotting.
"Find the Princess and bring her back." Lord Time chuckled. "The objective is so simple. Those two love birds are so pathetic."
"Don't get cocky." Queen Gothel warned. "The Guardians are stronger than you give them credit for."
"Please." He scoffed. "I'm the lord of time, there is nothing that can defeat me."
"Then go," she barked, gritting her teeth. "And be warned. After the others failure, I am in no mood to give second chances."
"I won't need one, my queen." He bowed. "I will succeed."
With that he disappeared in a ripple.
"Foolish boy." Gothel sighed.
"Have faith in him, my queen."
She looked up seeing a puddle of water rise and take form. A man wearing a military uniform stood before her, sporting blonde hair, brown eyes, and maroon lining and buttons. He stood foreboding, arms crossed and stern glare set on his face, the embodiment of serious evil.
"Lord Sea." She acknowledged.
"His powers are impressive." He reminded her showing no emotion. "He may have the best chance of achieving the mission."
"More impressive than you?"
"Though he is sporting stronger power, he lacks experience. So no, not better than me."
"That's what I thought." She snickered. "I will have faith in him for now. But if he fails, the mission falls to you."
"Of course, my queen." He bowed, knowing that as her strongest warrior, the task may very well be something only he can accomplish.
What a hassle.
The party was in full swing, and the group was having fun being a bunch of dorks. Merida won in the end, instead of wearing a dress she wore a fancy jumpsuit. Teal in color and strapless. A gold belt tucked the material in at her waist letting it hug her figure generously. Wearing high heels was out of the question so she wore ballet flats instead. Her hair was loose like usual, flying around as she danced around with everyone else. Elsa's dress was blue, slim and form fitting. The glittery material stopped just above her breast meeting transparent mesh fabric that covered her shoulders and arms. Her hair was pulled up into a braided bun and blue heels completed the outfit. Anna wore a flowy sleeveless princess gown, a yellow green skirt flowed past her feet while the corset bust was black. She had pulled her hair up like her sisters and completed the outfit with black stiletto heels. Rapunzel was dressed a bit more modestly. Her pink gown hugged her bust but subtly flowed out as it got closer to the ground. Two straps came to tie at the back of her neck keeping the top in place. She wore her hair in a side braid that wrapped around her brow, giving her a Greek Goddess look complete with her topaz brooch resting in the dip between her breasts. Then there was Hiccup. His tux looked like you would expect, with a green bow at his collar and a green rose in his side pocket. All in all, despite the hell they had to go through to get here, they were having lots of fun.
"May I join you?"
"Big brother, you came." Anna cried throwing herself at her brother.
"Of course, I was invited." He smirked.
"Everyone, this is our older brother Jack." Elsa smiled.
"Aye, we've aw met 'im." Merida reminded.
Jack only chuckled at this. Sporting a tuxedo with a silver bow tie and a lily he looked rather fetching. Or at least Hiccup thought so.
"Nice to see you again, Hiccup." Jack smiled giving a nod of his head.
"You never said how you knew my name." Hiccup clicked crossing his arms.
"That's what the red head Neanderthal called you so I assumed it was your name." unoffended, Jack just shrugged giving his explanation.
Well now Hiccup just felt like a jerk.
"Oh." He blushed.
Jack chuckled holding out his hand, which Hiccup scrutinized.
"May I have this dance?" he asked.
"Yes you may." Rapunzel answered for the brunette pushing him toward the snowy boy.
Hiccup glared back at her as Jack dragged him out to the dance floor.
"I'll get you for this." He swore.
"Have fun." She smiled back.
She watched them for a moment before turning back to her friends only to find they were all gone.
"Hey, were did everyone go." She whined.
"I believe your red head friend and the icy beauty left to have some alone time, and your little flirty friend is over with that gentleman."
Barely registering what he said, Rapunzel whipped around, her dress swaying with the movement. Standing before her was Rider, only he was sporting a tuxedo with a blue bow and a sunflower rather than his usual spandex. Still her heart raced at the sight of him.
"Rider…" she said breathless.
"May I have this dance?" he asked holding out his hand.
"Y-yes." She nodded taking the offered hand.
She let him lead, unable to think her steps through properly, so she just followed him. He twirled her around on the dance floor, keeping her close. It was almost as if he was afraid that if he let her go then she would disappear forever.
"Wh-why are you here." She finally asked unable to take the silence.
"I heard that Sailor Sun was going to be here. So I came in case she needed me."
"Oh."
Why do I suddenly feel jealous of myself? This is dumb. He doesn't know who you are and you don't know him, so stop it.
"Rapunzel, I have a confession."
"Oh really? Wait, how do you know my name, I didn't give it."
"That's not all I know."
"What do you mean?"
With a gentle smile, he leaned in close so his lips brushed her ear.
"I know you are Sailor Sun."
It was a good thing that the song had ended, because she didn't think she could move.
"I-I have no idea what you're talking about." She stuttered pulling away. "Please Excuse me."
Not giving her a chance to run away, he kept a hold of her hand and gently directed her to the balcony.
"Let me go." She hissed trying not to make a scene. "Please, don't do this."
Once they were outside he faced her.
"You have nothing to fear from me." he swore, placing her hand over his heart. "Your secret is safe with me. I will never tell."
"There is no secret to tell." She insisted.
"Please, don't lie to me."
"Why is this so important to you?"
"Because you're important to me."
"What?"
"I don't know why, but you are all I can think about. All I want is for you to be happy and safe. So I would never do anything to put you in danger."
"This… this is all… I can't…"
"You don't have to feel the same."
"Then why tell me?"
"Because I'm sick of secrets."
"Then tell me why you're looking for the Princess." She demanded.
"Because she asked me too." He sighed. "Every night, she comes to me in my dreams and asks me to find her. For so long, I thought that she was the one for me. But then I met you and everything changed."
"Rider…" she shook her head, not letting his words affect her. "Then, if you know who I am, tell me who you are."
"Are you sure you want to know."
"Yes."
He nodded, using his free hand to reach for his glasses but stopped half way.
They both felt it. The surge of evil energy reaching out to everything. They looked around trying to find the source, but found something much worse.
"Oh my god." Rapunzel gasped.
"There not moving." Rider gritted.
Everyone inside the ball room were in fact frozen in place, almost as if time had stopped.
"What's happening." Rapunzel asked no one.
"You like my power, then Sailor Sun?"
Looking up they saw a boy of maybe thirteen floating above the balcony with a gloating smirk.
"Who are you?" Rapunzel demanded.
"I am Lord Time, most powerful of her majesties Lords." He chuckled. "I froze time for everyone but you and your friends. This wouldn't be much fun if you didn't put up a fight."
"Find the others." Rider told her stripping off his tuxedo revealing his spandex suit. "I'll buy you as much time as I can."
"Will you be okay?" she asked worriedly.
"I'll be fine, now go." He ordered rushing at Lord Time.
The boy only laughed engaging in the fight like it was a game.
Wasting no time, Rapunzel ran inside in search of her friends.
"Rapunzel!" she heard Merida call out.
"Everyone is frozen, and Elsa didn't even transform." Anna gasped joining them.
"What is that supposed to mean?" Elsa demanded.
"I can't find Jack." Hiccup cried panicked.
"He'll be fine." Rapunzel assured gripping her brooch. "Right now we need to transform and take care of the enemy."
They all nodded, holding their buckles above their head. Being engulfed in light their ballroom attire was switched out for their battle suits. Ready for a fight they rushed for the balcony making it in time to see Rider being thrown to the ground.
"Rider." Sailor Sun cried rushing to his aid.
"'At's our enemy?" Mars gawked. "He's a lad."
"A lad with serious power." Time smirked throwing fatal energy their way.
"Are you okay?" Sailor Sun asked kneeling next to Rider.
"I'll heal." He assured her. "Go to your friends, they need you."
Reluctantly she nodded hurrying to join the fray. They could tell that Time was toying with them. He laughed as they would throw their attacks at him, he would freeze them only to reverse time and send them back.
"Thes brat is gettin' on mah nerves." Mars roared. "MARS, WARRIN' FIRE SEEKER!"
"This again?" Time sighed throwing the arrow back at her.
"Look out!" Jupiter cried. "JUPITER FROZEN RAIN!"
Using her own power, Jupiter managed to neutralize Mars's saving the other Guardian.
"Aam gonna keel thes brat." Mars snarled literally steaming with rage.
"A thank you would be nice." Jupiter sighed.
"I'm so bored." Time sighed. "Guess I better get it over with then."
With a wave of his hand Time sent four bubbles out and capturing, Mars, Mercury and Toothless, Jupiter then Venus, leaving Sailor Sun untouched.
"Let them go!" she demanded.
"I will, as soon as you tell me where the Princess is." Time promised.
"I don't know anything."
"Now don't test me." he warned. "I'm already bored. I control your friends time span. I may just age them till their nothing but dust just for fun."
"I'm telling the truth." She urged on the verge of tears. "I don't know anything about the Princess."
"Do you want your friends to die?"
"Of course not."
"Then tell me."
"We dorn't know anythin' ye git." Mars growled through her bubble.
"And even if we did, Sailor Sun would never tell you." Venus sniffed turning up her nose.
"You're wasting your time." Hiccup informed smartly.
"So you might as well give up." Elsa pushed.
"Shut up." Time growled. "Last chance, tell me everything you know or I'll kill them all."
"… I don't know." Sailor Sun insisted.
"Too bad." He gritted pointing his hand at her. "Now feel the full force of time as it crushes you."
"NO!" Everyone cried unable to do anything as the attack closed in on Sailor Sun.
She couldn't move out of the way fast enough. All she could do was hold up her hands and brace for impact. That is, until she felt someone push her out of the way. She rolled before finally being stopped by the building just as the attack reached her previous location. Looking up she found that the attack had hit it's mark only it wasn't her laying there.
"RIDER!" she screamed sprinting back to him. "No. Please, can you hear me? Rider, answer me."
She cried over him checking for a pulse. It was weak but it was there. Quickly she wrapped her hair around him and began to sing.
"H-hey…"
Her song stopped as she looked down at him with teary eyes.
"Rider." She sniffled. "Don't worry I'll heal you."
"Just for the record, I wasn't trying to stalk you. We just kept running into each other." He smiled.
Realization slapped her in the face as his identity became clear.
"Eu-Eugene?" she asked.
"Hey blondie."
"But, why didn't you…"
"Because I was afraid you wouldn't feel the same about me." he coughed. "Rapunzel, all I want now, is for you to be happy."
With those final words his eyes fluttered closed and he went limp.
The shock of it, brought on a memory one she wasn't aware she had. It was of a loved one she had that had sacrificed themselves to save her. This made her head ache and her body shiver as it hummed with power.
"AAAAAAAAH!" she screamed covering her ears.
With the scream came a shock wave of power that sent Lord Time sailing into the building and freed her friends.
"What is going on?" Venus. yelled over the scream.
"Sailor Sun!" Mars cried.
As the scream died away, she leaned back, eyes closed and became enveloped in light. Much like when she becomes Sailor Sun only this light was much, much brighter and far more intense. As it died away their friend was revealed in a new light. She wore a dress much like her ball gown, only it was gold and the skirt was cut into many slits that pointed at the end like rays of the sun. Instead of the two straps tying off behind her head they hung off of her shoulder in sleeves that were slit open revealing her arms. Lastly her hair became much longer and fell loosely around her like a pool of golden water and still she wore no shoes.
"Is that, Rapunzel?" Jupiter asked.
"I don't think so." Mercury shook his head. "I think, what we're looking at, is the Solar Princess."
"Yes." Pascal nodded coming out of his hiding place. "Behold, her majesty, sole heir of the Solar Kingdom, Princess Solstice."
"I knew it." Time roared rushing for the princess. "You'll be coming with me."
But before anyone could act, someone suddenly jumped in his way, erecting a barrier that pushed him back.
"What?" he gritted.
"Is that…" Jupiter couldn't believe what she was seeing.
"Big brother!" Venus cried.
Standing before the Princess, proud and tall was Jack Overland.
"I will not allow you to hurt my Princess." He called holding up his wrist revealing a buckle with no gem.
"Who the hell do you think you are?" Time roared.
"My time of awakening is at hand." He murmured. "Princess I am glad you are safe, and I'm sorry I could not show myself till now. But I am ready to perform my sworn duty."
"There's no gem." Mars noticed. "How will he transform."
As if answering her, he held his wrist high summoning a shepherd's crook.
"MOON ASTRAL POWER, ARMOR UP!" he called taking hold of the crook.
He was swallowed by a silver light which soon gave away to reveal him now dressed in a military uniform like Mercury's only with silver lining and buttons. Smiling he thrust the crook into the ground before hoping atop it, balancing like a pro.
"I am the handsome Guardian, who fights for love and fun. I am Officer Moon." He called crouching down and throwing one hand in front of him while the other was raised above his head. Feeling he got the affect he wanted he leapt off, flipping in the air so he could grab his crook mid flip before landing perfectly on his feet. "And in the name of the Moon and my princess, I'll punish you."
I'm sorry about Dagur. I recently watched an episode of Race to The Edge where he wasn't bad and now I can't make him a villain. Anyway let me know what you think. And remember, fanfiction authors need love too. Thanks a bunch for reading.