A/N: Sorry for the long delay, I'm still trying to get back into my groove and start posting as often as i use to in my last fic. I jyst finding it hard to be motivated to write, as I once did before and I don't want to force myself to write a chapter, just for the sake of updating.
Also, writing a crossover is not as easy. especially when it involves two franchises that could not be more different from one another. I just hope I can pull it off , not exactly use to writing crossovers even.though I have done a few.
Anyway... I hope this chapter was worth the wait and that you like it. Now on to the story...
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There once was a time when the interior of Nemesis, echoed with the sounds of industry and innovation. In the years leading up to the Black Moon family's attack on Earth, the many natural caverns which laid beneath the planet's surface had been converted into massive factories and shipyards. Facilities which were used to create the fleets of space ships and armies of droids which were meant to retake Earth and Destroy the Royal Family wiho governed it.
Facilities which used and abused the limited resources which existed on the rocky and isolated planet, resources which now no longer existed after they had been exploited. The factories which were to bring victory for the self imposed exiled population, now stood frozen in time and in silence. The weapons of war which were once produced in these factories and Shipyards, were long gone and with not enough raw materials on Nemesis to restart production, these impressive pieces of engineering were now nothing more than ghostly reminders of a time where the future of Nemesis looked bright.
Yet unbeknownst to the population that struggled to survive on the surface, one of these massive factories had been reactivated after years of inactivity. New droids were soon being produced at a reduced but steady capacity. Hundreds, then thousands of black and silver humanoid figures began to be assembled on the factory floor, all of whom sported the symbol of the Black Moon Clan on their metallic foreheads and carried powerful energy weapons where their right lower arms should have been. All lined up in rows on the factory floor, like an army waiting for orders from its leader.
From her vantage point above the organized chaos taking place, the mastermind of the factory's reactivation looked on at the fruits of her labour. It had been so long since she had seen such a magnificent sight, back when she waa just a mere mortal and in the service of Prince Diamond. Back then, she was nothing more than his loyal servant who believed in the Black Moon Clan's cause. But that was another time which was now long gone. Her youth long wasted and her beauty long gone, yet she still believed in the Clan's cause and even though the Black Moon had been destroyed, she was fully committed to finishing their mission and succeed where Diamond had failed. But this was only Phase One.
She did not spend ten years in the shadows gathering the last of Nemesis' raw materials just to build another Droid Army. There was another "Project" the Black Moon had in the works, but was abandoned in favor of other plans. Plans which ultimately failed and saw many of the Black Moon's members abandon their cause. She sometimes wondered what ever became of the Spector Sisters, but did not care enough to dig deep into it any more. As far as she was concerned, they were all dead and best to be forgotten. It had been ten Years since the Clan attacked Earth, she doubted Serenity or her court would even suspect another one after all this time. But unlike her former prince, she was determined not to make the same mistakes as before.
She had her own goals and her own reasons to see the destruction of the Neo-Queen Serenity and her Court, and was determined to see it happen. When the time was right, she would strike but for now she needed to wait. A new variable had been added with the appearance of that mysterious ship in the asteroid belt. Something which had also gotten the attention of Serenity and her Senshi. Just what this new vessel would play in her plans for revenge, she did not know, but its appearance would no doubt place Earth on a heightened state of alert. She would just have to wait on her minion to return before she could decide on anything.
For now at lest, her revenge was on hold...
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U.N.S.C. Siege Merciless
It took some doing but Hanna was able to plot a course for "Earth", despite the noticeable absence of any navigational transponders within the system.
In the years following the end of the Covenant War, many surviving U.N.S.C. were upgraded and refitted with technology which were recovered and reversed engineered. Apart from Covenant inspired energy shielding and sensor arrays, Human vessels were also equipped with the new Mk.9 Slip Space Drive. Which were a leap in performance when compared to the older Shaw-Fujikawa Translight engines, which had been the standard for centuries.
Apart from allowing for more accurate navigation, the Mk.9s, also known as " The Evolution Drive", allowed vessels to conduct slip space jumps within a star star system. Something which placed human vessels at a huge disadvantage during the war, as Covenant vessels were able to use this fact against humanity.
The Siege Merciless had fitted with a Evolution Drive many years ago during its first post war refit. But was now surpassed by the new Forerunner inspired "Nexus" and "Cyclone" Drive systems. Still, the Evolution was a solid and reliable design and would still be able to carry the Super Heavy Cruiser to its destination.
On the command bridge, both Sailor Pluto and Saturn looked on in awe and wonder as the A.I. made her final computations for the jump. By now, Uranus and Neptune had joined their fellow senshi after the guardian of Time convinced the "Spartan" that her team mates were no longer a threat. Though the couple were still rather miffed that "Logan" was able to capture to them so easy. The Spartan in question had not said much after releasing his prisoners and stood alone near what the Senshi believed to be the Captain's Chair. The super soldier dwarfed the the commanders seat, as he looked on at the display before him which showed the course they would be taking.
"You you think he's human under that armor?" Uranus asked her team mates with a hushed tone, as she dis not want to let the Spartan know they were talking about him.
"I'm not sensing anything malicious, if that is what you mean." Neptune told her lover. "If he really wanted to kill us, he could have easily done so already."
"Still..." the tall blond replied, "There's no way anyone could have..."
"Beaten you so easily?" Sailor Saturn said with a slight giggle, "From what he had shown us, you were the ones who attacked first and he acted accordingly."
"Still." Uranus huffed. "We sdon't know just what is under all that armor. He could only be playing nice now, only to show his true intentions once we reach Earth."
"If anything does happen, then we will act accordingly." Neptune told her companion. "But for now, lets wait and see what happens."
"Gunny, we are ready to initiate slipspace." Hanna announced, as her image appeared on the small projector built in on the command seat."What are your orders?"
The Spartan paused for a bit, as he was not sure just what they would find once they arrived as their destination. But the Super Soldier had questions he wanted answered and Earth, or at least this version of Earth, would be the best place to start. "Initiate Jump."
Suddenly, the Siege Merciless began to rumble as the "Jaguar" sub light engines came to life and pushed the vessel forward. Moments later, a rip in the very fabric of space opened up and the Valiant-class cruiser entered the rupture. Then as quickly as it opened, the rupture closed in on itself. Leaving that area of space quite once again...
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Crystal Tokyo, 20 minutes later...
"Strange..." Ami said, as she stared into the computer monitor before her. "Sensors are picking up a massive energy spike."
"Where?" Endymion asked the blue haired woman. As he, his wife and their court looked on with curious expressions forming on their faces.
"182,000 kilometers away, between Earth and the moon." Ami replied, a hint of concern could be heard in her voice as she spoke.
Without saying a word, the King of Earth manipulated the controls of the computer before him and within moments, a live holographic feed of the area of space in question appeared before the Royals and the Senshi. Just in time to see a rip in space appear and out of it, the U.N.S.C. Siege Merciless emerged like a monster out of the void.
Words could not even begin to describe just how Serenity and her Senshi felt at that exact moment, as they looked on in awe at the starship. It was one thing to see it as one thing to see it as a blurry image, but to see it so clearly now was a rather sobering feeling.
Ugly... that was the only word any of them could think of the describe the vessel. Hell... the thing looked down right menacing! Who ever had designed it, had obviously placed utility and practicality over aesthetics.
"This is odd..." Ami suddenly spoke up, breaking everyone out of their stupor. "I can't get any readings."
"What?"
The blue hair senshi typed away at the digital Keyboard before her, trying to see if the information they were getting was correct. A look of concern soon flashed upon her face and it did not go unnoticed by her friends. "What ever that vessel is made of, is preventing our sensors from scanning it!"
"Well that can't be good." Minako replied.
"Obviously, it has something to hide." Makoto added, as she cracked he knuckles. "When was the last time Haruka and Mich--"
"We're receiving a transmission." Ami suddenly announced. "Its Sailor Pluto!"
"Pluto?" Endymion asked, surprised that the Senshi of time was. contacting them.
Within moments, the familiar image of the Time Senshi appeared before the royal family and their court. "Your Majesty, everyone." she said with a smile.
"Setsuna..." Serenity spoke up, using Pluto's "civilian" name. "Is everything alright? where is Uranus and Neptune?"
"Both Haruka and Michiru are alright." The Senshi replied. "After I had not heard from them, Saturn and I when to investigate. Apparently their encounter with this vessel's occupants did not go as well as we would have hoped."
"Wait... occupants?" Makoto asked curiously, though a hint of annoyance could be heard in her voice as well. "What did Uranus and Neptune do this time?"
"What can you tell us about the ship's crew?" His majesty asked the green haired woman, cutting off the Senshi of Thunder. "Who are they?"
"There is a lot to discuss." the time goddess replied. "It's a rather interesting situation, but the Siege Merciless' commander wishes to meet with you face to... face."
"Siege Merciless? Serenity asked, a puzzled expression forming on her face.
"That is the name of this vessel." Pluto explained "From what he has said, he too is at a loss as to how his vessel ended up in the Solar System."
"So I guess we both have something in common then." Minako stated, "Neither of us know he got here."
"Which is why he has requested an audience with you." The Guardian of Time replied. "He is hoping that we may be able to figure out just how he got here and if we could send him back."
"Setsuna... are you sure he can be trusted?" The king of Earth asked the Senshi of Pluto, as he felt uneasy about the whole situation. They all did really, as there was just too many unanswered questions lingering about.
"Very well." Serenity replied, much to the surprise of her husband and senshi. "If he truly is confused as to how he came to be here, then we should help him get home."
"Your Majesty, are you sure that is a good idea?" Luna, who had been silent the entire time with Artemis, piped up. "The people may not feel to easy seeing another space ship in the sky, especially one so large.
" Then I will go up there and meet him face to face." the queen of Earth declared. Once again, surprising everyone.
"Usagi-chan..." Ami spoke up, concern evident in her voice as she spoke. "Are you sure this is a wise idea?"
"Why not?" The blond queen asked. "He just may need to see a friendly
face."
"If you are going, then I am going too!" Rei proclaimed, as she stepped forward. "There is no way I'm going to let you go off and make a fool of yourself in front of who ever is on board that ship." The Senshi of fire finished with a smile.
"I will go as well." Ami added on, as she stood from her seat. "It would be very interesting to get a closer look at the vessel."
"That's our Ami. Never passing up a moment to get her hands on some fancy gadget!" Minako said with a grin, causing the blur haired woman to blush a bit.
"Very well, then we shall go together." The queen of Earth proclaimed, before she faced Pluto and asked...
"How soon does he want to see us?"
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Meanwhile, back on board the Siege Merciless...
It was Earth... yet it was not. Not his Earth anyway.
The last time the Spartan had seen the planet of his birth, he was a young man with stars in his eyes.. Just one of many who had joined the UNSC in the decades following the war, all of whom believed that it was their duty to protect humanity and sure its survival. The war may have been over, the many of the Covenant's races still existed and some wounds would never heal.
But that was a long time ago and Logan was no longer the young man who left Earth. His cadet uniform was now replaced with a advanced power armor, while his face was now hidden behind a gold tinted, polarized visor.
The planet which the Valiant-class approached, might as well have been an alien world on the far side of the galaxy. Unlike his Earth, this planet did not bare the scars of a conflict which almost destroyed humanity. The large dark patches which covered sections of Humanity's home world , a result of the Covenant's attack, were not present. The atmosphere was not polluted by centuries of industrialization and conflict, giving the planet a much brighter shades of blue and green with streaks of white and patches of natural browns.
There were cities present of the surface, all of whom matched up with the locations of those found on Earth. But their were rather modest when compared to the mega cities with existed in North America and Asia. It was all so different, yet it was still familiar.
Suddenly, the Spartan noticed a bright flash emanate from behind him and instantly spun around with his rifle in hand. Despite their reassurance of peace, Logan still did not fully trust these so called "Sailor Senshi" being on the ship and was more than willing to show them just what a Spartan like himself was capable of. But once again, the super soldier was caught off guard by what he was seeing.
For standing before him now were three women. Two of them were dressed in similar attire worn by "Pluto" and her companions, but it was the individual that stood between them which really caught his attention. She had long, almost platinum blond hair that was done up in the most curious hair styles he had ever seen. Two balls connected to long pony tails that almost reached the floor? She also wore a form fitting white gown and... butterfly wings? Just who was she? But despite her odd appearance, the woman gave off a warm glow that seemingly calmed his nerves.
It was as if her very presence made him relaxed and reassured the Super Soldier that her intentions were not dishonorable. Meanwhile, both Serenity and her escorts were taken a back by the armored clad "giant" that stood before them. The gold visor which covered his face seemingly glowed as she pointed his weapon at them, causing both Mars and Mercury tense up. But while her senshi braced for a possible fight, Serenity was more curious about the figure that stood before them.
Despite his stance suggesting the Spartan was hostile, Serenity could sense that the Giant before them had no ill intent toward them. In fact, the monarch of Earth could sense that this being was more confused than anything. With a warm smile forming on her face, Serenity stepped forward and towards Logan. Just as the Outer Senshi entered the command and control center to greet their queen.
"Hello." Serenity said cheerfully, as she all but glided towards the Spartan . "My name is Neo-Queen Serenity and I officially want to welcome you to the Crystal Millennium."
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Back on Nemesis...
She doubted Rubeus could have ever imagined that one of his greatest creations would have eventually come to life , long after his... untimely demise. She could still remember the look on her former comrade face as she left him to die on his ship. But despite his short comings, Rubeus was as innovative and brilliant as he was both cunning and ruthless. He was the one who designed many of the "Droids" and ships which were used to attack the Crystal Millennium and to be fair, they were quite effective. Despite her misgivings about Rubeus, she could not deny that the late Black Moon member did have some... minor redeeming qualities.
One of the vessels which he had designed, was intended to be the Flag Ship of the Black Moon fleet. A vessel which would not only lead the Clan towards victory, but serve as a symbol of the Black Moon Clan's power. It waa much larger than anything the former second in command had thought up and used technology not present on any other ship which had been built. Not even the UFO the Clan used to chase Serenity's brat of child back to the late 20th century, had the fraction of the power this ship had.
It was only Prince Diamond's impatient attitude and his eagerness to attack Earth, that prevented the Black Moon's flag ship from leading the invasion. The ship was still under construction when the Invasion Force left for Earth and remained unfinished for a decade. Unfinished until now, that is.
Using what was left of Nemesis' resources, she spent the last decade trying to finish what Rubeus had started. It took longer that she would have liked, but the Black Moon Clan's forgotten Flagship was finally completed. But this was only phase one of her ultimate plan for revenge, as she didn't just want to crush Serenity and her court. She wanted to make them suffer. She wanted to take everything away from Serenity, make her feel helpless and alone. Make her feel, as she once did.
Making her way into what what looked like a smaller version of Diamond's throne room, the woman could not help but to admire the time and effort Rubeus had put into his creation. Most certainly it was worthy of the Black Moon and its leadership, it was almost a shame the former companions decided not to use it all those years ago. Its Gothic style mirrored that of the palace that was supposed to be the center of their new empire. An empire that died along with most of its members.
Walking up to the throne, the woman stretched out her shroud covered arm and placed her hand on the small display mounted on the arm rest. Moment later, the bridge of the vessel came to life with deep red and dark purple lights illuminating the interior.
Holographic consoles flickered into life, showing both Nemesis and the solar system as a whole. The ship itself hummed to life like a beast waking up from a long slumber, while the symbol of the Black Moon Clan appeared on the main view screen before her.
A wicked smile formed on her wrinkled face, just an electronic voice said...
"Identity Confirmed. Welcome on board, Mistress Esmeraude."