A/N: Didn't think I would be able to finish it, but here is my next instalment to Guardians. Here the SGC and the Senshi formally meet and it's time to work together, but will they (and by they, I mean the Senshi) be able to trust their new, would be allies? Read to find out!
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( The Rabbit, The Fireball and The General )
"Fireball princess…." Sailor Star Fighter gasped out, as she and the rest of the Starlights ran towards their long lost princess/friend. None of them making an attempt to fight back their tears, as a day they thought would never arrive finally came.
"Oh how we have wished for this moment." Star Maker added, the tears flowing down her cheeks as she spoke. Something which did not go unnoticed by Usagi, who by this point had recovered from her ordeal.
"I am so sorry to have worried you, Starlights." Kakyuu replied, a warm almost angelic smile forming on her face as she spoke. As she too was happy to see her friends again. "However, I still have a crucial mission to complete, for I have not been able to locate the ones my father sent me to find."
"The Tie ree?" Star Fighter asked with a puzzled expression forming on her face. "You were not able to locate them?"
"My search has been unsuccessful, but I was not alone." The princess replied, as she motioned towards O'Neill and his men. Who by this point had regrouped and were silently looking on at the reunion. "This is General O'Neill and these are his men. I met O'Neill when I first came to this world, he and his government took me in and gave me a place to stay. Oh I have so much to tell you, but first…." She then walked up to Usagi and said, "I have heard so much about you, Sailor Moon."
"You…. Have?" the blue eyed asked, surprised that this individual she had never met before knew about her.
"Yes I have, as well as all of your senshi." Kakyuu replied. "We have much to discuss, but I think after these recent events, we should meet up later after you and your senshi are well rested. And I am very certain that there are many things you would like to ask me."
"Like who are they and why they challenged Lead Crow." Jupiter commented, as she eyed O'Neill and his team. Not sure if they could have been trusted or not. A sentiment which was shared by the rest of the senshi inwardly, but not shown on their faces. But as the group looked on at the Americans, Mars could not help but to sense a strange aura around these individuals, an aura which was strangely familiar.
"And I am positive they will answer all your questions when you meet with them later." The princess replied, before she walked over to O'Neil and said. "General, I ask that you allow me to stay with the senshi until we meet again later today."
There was a moment of silence as O'Neil peered down at the young woman before him, before he replied "Okay, but where and when do you want us to meet you?"
"Hikawa Jinja." Sailor Mars suddenly spoke up, surprising the rest of her fellow senshi. "You can meet us there after dark, seven o'clock."
"If that is fine with you, General?" Kakyuu asked her older companion.
"I guess that can work, see you then." And with that, the Air Force general walked off with his team in tow. Leaving a very puzzled yet grateful group of young women behind, all of whom were not sure if these men were really friend or foe but were glad that they were there when things got rough.
"Are you sure that we should just leave her?" Daniel asked his friend, as the group made their way into the very same alley way in which they were delivered into.
"I don't see any reason why we shouldn't." O'Neil replied. "Prometheus was able to track the Senshi down, I am very certain they can do it again if needed. Besides from what we just saw, I think it would be best if we allow her to catch up with her friends."
"But when are we going to let her know that we are very same people she's looking for?" the archaeologist asked his friend, unsure just how long Jack was going to keep this secret from her.
"Soon." O'Neil replied, before he took up his radio and spoke into is asking. "O'Neil to Daedalus, were you able to rescue the target?"
"We were sir." The voice on the other end replied. "But… there has been a bit of a complication."
"Complication?" the general asked curiously. "What happened?"
"I think it would be best if you saw for yourself, sir." The voice replied. "It's kind of hard to explain."
"Understood." Jack replied with a heavy sigh, before he turned to the group and said. "Looks like we'll be making a slight detour before we head back to the hotel."
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Just as Kakyuu had suggested both her, the Sailor Senshi and the Sailor Starlights had regrouped at the Hikawa Jinja where they used the following hours to recuperate after their encounter with Lead Crow. It was during this time that both teams were surprised to learn each other's true identities , but the initial shock soon wore off and attention soon shifted back to Kakyuu and her story of arriving on Earth and living in an underground base which was operated by the very same people who had come to their assistance just hours before.
"This is just unbelievable!" Rei exclaimed, "The Americans have access to some kind of…. Star gate and they have it in some underground bunker? Why do they even have it…. How did they even get it?"
"I am afraid I do not have the answers you seek, Mars." Kakyuu calmly replied. "But I am certain they will answer all your questions when they arrive."
"You have to admit though, the idea of teams going off planet to explore other worlds via an alien device… it would make for one epic movie!" Minako commented, "Or a TV series."
"This is very incredible indeed." Ami commented, "I didn't think such a technology was even possible or existed."
"I am afraid that such a technology did exist at one time." A new voice interrupted and upon investigation, it was discovered that both Luna and Artemis had joined the assembled group. "And it is one we thought had been lost when the Moon Kingdom fell.
"What are you talking about, Luna?" Usagi asked the small, black cat.
"During the time of the Moon Kingdom, there was a device which allowed individuals to travel throughout the solar system without the need of space vessels. It was a technology which was gifted to the Kingdom by one of its allies centuries before the time of Queen Serenity." Luna explained. "But what Kakyuu describe, what the Americans have in their possession is far more advanced from what we had."
"Indeed." Artemis added, "It is possible advanced versions of this portal were not only created, but spread out through the galaxy as well, including your home world. How did it even get there, your majesty?"
"Legend states that Kinmoku was once a part of an evil empire with used the portal device to bring my people there…. As slaves." Kakyuu explained. "After my people were freed, the device was hidden away in fear that our slave masters…. would use it to return…."
"Still does not explain how the Americans got their hands on one." Rei commented, as she went into deep thought.
"Maybe you can ask them yourself." Artemis commented, as his ears twitched a bit. "A vehicle has just pulled up at the bottom of the hill."
"Then I guess that's them." Makoto replied, as she turned her focus on the princess. "Are you sure that these men can be trusted?"
"I do." Kakyuu replied, "And if we are going to defeat Galaxia, we are going to need to work together."
"Kakyuu is right, Mako-chan." Usagi added. "At the school I saw these men rush to help you when you were down and risked their lives to protect you. No one with bad intentions would do that."
"Usagi's right." Ami added. "The person who examined us knew what he was doing, I would have to guess they had some kind of medical training."
"I think you should go outside and greet our guest." Luna interjected, as she leapt up to the window and saw two men walking past the shrine entrance.
"I guess it's now or never." Seiya spoke up. "We should get out there and… greet the men who protected our princess in our absence."
"Wait… I think it would be best if I were to meet them before I introduce the rest of you." Kakyuu countered. "They know me and they may be put off if they saw someone else meeting them."
"I'll go with you." Usagi interjected. "You said they were looking for me after all, just want to let them know they finally found me!" Kakyuu could only smile at her new friend's response, before the two women exited the shrine to meet with their next great ally.
Meanwhile as that was going on, both O'Neil and Jackson just stood at the top of the steps leading up to the shrine and scanned the temple grounds. Inwardly the two men were a bit unsure about this arranged meeting and after what they had seen at the High School, they were even more perplexed about the situation than when they first arrived in Japan. It was one thing to hear about what the senshi faced from eye witnesses, but it was a whole different story to actually see just what they went up against for themselves. Especially when one of these "enemies" created a black hole which almost destroyed everything, only to be destroyed by the very same person they thought needed protection.
"McKenzie, Morrison, do you read?" O'Neil suddenly spoke, as he held his hand to his ear and adjusted his ear piece.
"Loud and clear sir." Morrison replied, as the two air men stood at the bottom of the hill next to the black SUV which had been loaned to them by the Japanese government. "Have you made contact?"
"Not yet." The General replied. "Just stay with the truck, we'll contact you if anything happens."
"Understood." The airman replied, just before the line went silent.
"So what do you think?" Daniel asked curiously. "You think they will be willing to help us?"
"Something tells me after today, these Senshi may not have much of a choice." The general replied, as he saw some movement out from the corner of his eye. Upon investigation the Air Force officer soon saw Kakyuu exit one of the buildings but she was not alone, for with her was the very same young woman whom he saw the Princess talking to at the school.
"Hello O'Neill." Kakyuu greeted, "I am sure that you and your men are well rested after today's events."
"We are." Jack replied, before he turned his gaze towards Usagi and asked with Daniel translating "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine." The young blond replied. "And…. I want to thank you for helping my friends when they got hurt."
"Well, you're welcome." The general replied.
"Now that you have finally met, I think now would be a good time to meet with the others." Kakyuu declared, to which Usagi agreed. O'Neil and Jackson just nodded in reply, as they followed the two women to meet with the rest of the Sailor Senshi.
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To say O'Neil was a bit surprised would be correct, for both he and Jackson soon found themselves in the company of a group of young teenagers. But both Kakyuu and Usagi assured them that they were all in fact senshi they had met before and after the introductions were made, both sides began to talk.
Usagi and her friends went first began to tell the story about the old Moon Kingdom which once existed and that how all of them were a part of the royal court. They then spoke of Beryl and her master Queen Metalia, who launched a devastating war against the Moon Kingdom which killed everyone including their past selves but were ultimately sent to this time after Queen Serenity used her Silver Crystal to seal the Metalia away. After the initial shock of their story wore off O'Neil, with the aide of Jackson, began to tell the senshi about the SGC, the Star Gate Program and how it began when archeologist discovered the Star Gate while on a dig in Egypt . Now it was time for the Senshi to be shocked.
"Wait a minute!" Rei exclaimed. "You mean to tell us that your government has been using an alien device to explore the Galaxy?"
"Pretty much." Jack explained, "And it's not just my government which has been involved in this venture."
"Still!" Rei countered. "You know how dangerous that can be?"
"Probably not as dangerous as fighting monsters in mini skirts and high heels." The Air Force general replied, but Jackson did not translate. "In any case, your government asked us to investigate recent monster attacks and if needed, render assistance and after what we saw today, looks like you need help."
"Be at peace, Mars." Kakyuu spoke up, trying to defuse the situation before things got worse. "O'Neil and his men do mean well and I do believe that the only way we can defeat Galaxia, is if we work together. Now that we are all here, I guess now would be a good time for me to tell you the legend of Galaxia and the Sailor Wars."
"Sailor… wars?" Mars asked, sounding a bit shaken by the idea that that such a thing had occurred.
"Sailor Soldiers are born of planets and stars." Kakyuu began to tell her tale, "They have been fighting since the creation of the galaxy against those who infringe on peace. Until at last, the origin of evil through out the Galaxy, Chaos… was defeated and sealed away by the legendary and strongest Sailor Soldier…
"However… after a long period of time, Chaos appeared again in the galaxy."
"Galaxia?" Ami asked, she too not immune to the feeling of fear which had swept over most of the assembled group. "She is Chaos?"
Kakyuu nodded somberly in reply as she continued. "Galaxia is trying to steal all the star seeds and bring the galaxy back into chaos, but there is still a chance that she can be defeated. My people heard the legend of a race of people known as the Tai'ri, who were known to be skilled and cunning warriors, who had stood up against evil as much as the Sailor Soldiers have in the past."
"That is why our Princess used this Star Gate to flee our planet." Yeten added, "It was hoped that she would find these Tai'ri and with their help, we could defeat Galaxia."
"What about the legendary soldier who sealed away Chaos?" Daniel asked curiously. "Wouldn't they be able to seal away this Galaxia person as well?"
"I am afraid that she disappeared long ago and no one knows what happened to her." Kakyuu explained. " and with her missing, the Senshi of the galaxy either fell before her… or became apart of her small army."
"I don't believe it!" Rei said with a hint of anger in her voice, "How could they ever think about joining someone like her?"
"I don't know." Kakyuu replied. "But they are responsible for the deaths of many and I'm afraid that your world may have become her next target."
"Which means we will have no choice but to team up" O'Neil stated, which caught the attention of everyone there. "Like Princess Kakyuu said, if we are to stand a chance against this Galaxia and Chaos, we will have to work together."
"It may not be enough though." The princess replied. "Even with the SGC's assistance, it may not be enough to stop her. That's why we need to find the Tie're, they may hold the key to defeating her."
"You mean the Tau'ri?" O'Neil replied with a neutral tone, something which caught the attention of everyone who heard him.
"What do you know about them?" Yeten asked the older male, sounding a bit suspicious. "You know where we can find them?"
"Actually you already have." Doctor Jackson replied. "Princess, how would you have known when you have found the Tau'ri?"
"In all honesty, I really don't know." The princess confessed. "My hope was that they would find me once they found out I was looking for them and learned about the danger which Galaxia posed. You know where I can find them?"
"Actually… we are them." the general announced, catching everyone there completely by surprise.
"What?" Seiya exclaimed angrily. "You mean to tell us that all this time our princess was in your company, you could not even tell her that you were the ones she was looking for?"
"Because we could be certain that she could be trusted." The Air Force general admitted. "Like your friend over there stated, it is very dangerous to be traveling around the galaxy and in the past we have encountered individuals who would try to use us for their personal gains."
"Seiya, please… calm down." The princess pleaded, as she was surprisingly calm about the situation. "I was told that the Tie…. Tau'ri would not readily reveal themselves until they were certain I could be trusted, and I am sure that I have earned your trust now?" Kakyuu asked curiously, a small nod from O'Neil confirming that she had.
"But even if you are this Tau'ri, what do you even expect to do against someone like Galaxia?" Taiki asked curiously. "We tried to fight back but we… we still lost to her. What do you expect to do against something like her? Have you ever gone up against something that can wipe out an entire civilization?"
"We have." O'Neill replied, "Numerous times in the past as a matter a fact."
"Princess Kakyuu is right." Usagi suddenly spoke up. "We are going to have to work together if we hope to defeat Galaxia."
"But where do we even start?" Makoto asked curiously. "How do we even find her?"
"I….. think we may be able to help with that." O'Neill replied, "During the incident at the school, we were able to capture one of your assailants."
"What…?" Taiki gasped. "How… how did you manage to do that?"
"If we are going to work together, then we must not have any secrets between us, right?" O'Neill asked the assembled group, who in turned just nodded in reply. "Then I'm about to share with you one of this planet's greatest secrets."
"You sure you want to be doing this?" Daniel asked his friend, not sure if this was the correct course of action to take.
"If we are going to work together, then we are going to need to have no secrets between us." O'Neill reasoned, before he turned back to the group and said. "We're going on a little trip."
"Where?" Usagi asked.
"You'll see soon enough." The general replied, as he placed hand on his ear piece and said. "We're ready to come up."
"Copy that, sir." A voice on the other end replied and before anyone could react, there were numerous bright flashes which engulfed the entire room and when it faded…. both O'Neill, Jackson, Kakyuu and everyone else had vanished.
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Meanwhile at the bottom of the hill, McKenzie and Morrison were still with the SUV and were currently engaged in a rather animated discussion.
"What you mean Doctor Who is a bigger badass than Batman?" McKenzie commented, as the duo sat in the vehicle and waited for the general to return. "You don't know what you're taking about!"
"Oh please!" Morrison replied, "The Doctor is! He can make an entire army turn and run just by mentioning his name! Batman prances around in tights and a cape and is totally obsesses with… bats! The Doctor travels around the Galaxy and fights monsters that makes the Joker look like a wuss!"
"Man you crazy!" McKenze replied. "What does the Doctor has that makes him better?"
"Other than the willingness to actually finish off someone rather than lock them up in a prison they always seem to escape from?" Morrison shot back, enjoying the fact that there was no way his friend could counter his argument. But as the two "adults" continued their discussion/argument, they were completely unaware that meters away, two individuals were getting ready enact their revenge.
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A/N: Well…. Things have certainly escalated now haven't they? The Senshi are about to see some of the results of the Star Gate Program, while my OCs are about to have a bit of an encounter of their own. But just who are stalking McKenzie and Morrison, and why are they out for revenge? I guess you will have to wait to see, but feel free to guess.
Until next time, Nightstalker out!
#PreyForTheWorld