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Sailor Moon Defenders
By AmandaDoE
Chapter Fifty-Eight: Netherworld Action
Rick was startled upon hearing the alarm coming from the Nethernet. He stepped forward to see that one of the screens revealed Zorelda coming to the Netherworld with four men he had never seen in tow.
"It looks like Zorelda has some assistance," Rick stated. He pressed a button to warn his fiance. "Jedda, get ready. Zorelda is here."
"Already on it," she responded. "The Defenders and Sailor Guardians are on their way too."
Rick stewed as he looked at the monitors. He wished he could take part in the battle. Of course, Hadea was capable of handling herself and so was Jedda, but the latter could only do so much, given her pregnancy. Hopefully, things would work out with the Defenders and the Sailor Guardians on their way. Then again, there was his powers. Would he be able to use them the way he needs to without hurting Jedda or his friends?
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Jedda watched with her army as Hadea arrived at the scene with her own troops.
"Mother- -"
"I know." Hadea nodded. "Zorelda is coming."
Thet were startled to see a burst of energy at the doorway. Moments later, the energy cleared and Zorelda appeared. She may be old but she had some power in her yet.
"I have been waiting some time for this, Hadea," Zorelda said.
"Then I guess the wait is over," Hadea replied as she placed a protective arm around Jedda, shifting her gaze to her. "Try to avoid fighting as much as possible, daughter."
Jedda nodded as both of their armies prepared for battle.
"And I've got help with me this time around," the old witch announced as four men she had never met before appeared at the scene. The man with short blonde hair and the man with wavy maroon hair stood to Zorelda's right while the blonde man with a ponytail and the white haired man stood at her right. "Allow them to introduce themselves to you."
"My name is Jadeite," the short-haired man spoke first.
"I am Nephrite," the maroon-haired man glanced up.
"Zoisite is my name," the blond man with a ponytail grinned.
"And I am Kunzite," the white-haired man declared. "We are the Four Heavenly Kings and we have come to help Zorelda take the Necklace of Oros."
"I knew it!" Jedda exclaimed as she looked down at the necklace she was wearing.
"Hold it right there!"
Everyone looked to see the Sailor Guardians and the Defenders of the Earth arriving on the scene.
"You're going to have to deal with all of us to get the Necklace of Oros!" Usagi told Zorelda.
"And we're not going to let you have your way without a fight!" Minako added.
"Now, in the name of the Moon…" Usagi declared.
"We'll punish you!" the Sailor Guardians declared.
"That goes for the Defenders of the Earth too!" Flash added.
"We're ready for round two!" Mandrake smirked.
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Rick watched in relief upon seeing the Sailor Guardians and the Defenders of the Earth on the scene. "That's good. Now Jedda and Hadea will have an advantage over Zorelda and those four Heavenly Kings."
"And that's not all who came, Rick!" a female voice called out.
Startled, he turned around to see both Luna and Artemis at the doorway. He quickly glanced up to see the door slightly opened.
"How did you…" Rick started to ask.
"You'd be amazed at what us cats can do," Luna answered.
"The Sailor Guardians brought us here using Sailor Teleport," Artemis explained. "The same way they brought the Defenders of the Earth here. The Sailor Guardians and the Defenders could use your help in the battlefield."
"I'm already doing my part by keeping an eye on things here."
"He means your powers," Luna said.
Rick was hesitant. He remembered how his powers were dangerous and how they took out a Sailor Guardian, even though she was trying to kill his friends. If they could do that, would his powers cause more harm than good?
"Why are you waiting?" Artemis asked.
He noticed Amy at the site. "It looks as if…Mandrake's daughter is here," Rick stammered. "Couldn't she be of help?"
"She's rather new to the team," Luna said. "The team could use your powers at the moment."
"But you saw what my powers could do," Rick replied. "Not to mention, I mutated into a monster when I first got these powers. If I use my powers again, I could cause more harm to those I love than good."
"If you don't try, you won't know," Luna insisted. "It's something I had told Usagi in the past and now I am telling you. You should go out there and help them."
"Fine." Rick sighed as he looked at the screen. "But who will help with strategy here?"
"Leave it to us," Artemis answered.
"Okay then." Rick nodded. "I am now on it."
With that, he vanished in white energy.
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Ami and Hotaru looked over at Jadeite as he was their opponent.
"My, Sailor Mercury." Jadeite smirked, "it's been awhile. I see you've grown since I last saw you."
"True but I've become wiser since I last saw you," Ami replied.
"As for the little girl..." He noticed the girl next to her. "I haven't met her yet. Isn't she the Sailor Guardian of destruction?"
"Yes," Hotaru said. "I could use my destructive powers to end you but I am not doing that because you are nothing more than a soldier."
"Nothing more than a soldier, huh?" Jadeite retorted. "I'll show you! As a matter of fact, why don't you have a taste of being trapped in ice like what happened to me! It'll do you wonders, girl!"
He lifted a hand and unleashed energy that would trap his opponent in ice.
"Silence Wall!"
Her attack blocked Jadeite's attack and prevented it from hitting her or Ami.
"Mercury Aqua Rhapsody!"
The attack knocked Jadeite to the ground.
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Makoto and Michiru stood face to face with their opponent Nephrite.
"It appears that I never met you two before." Nephrite stated.
"Well, let us introduce ourselves." Makoto replied. "I am Sailor Jupiter!"
"And I am Sailor Neptune and we won't let you win!" Michiru added.
"Jupiter Oak Evolution!"
"Deep Submerge!"
Both attacks knocked Nephrite down to the ground.
"Damn." Nephrite grunted. "You girls are tougher than I expected."
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Rei and Setsuna were both face to face with Zoisite, who had a smirk on his face.
"My," Zoisite smirked, "it seems that your little sailor team has grown since I last saw you."
"You'd be surprised at how powerful we are." Rei replied.
"Well then, show me."
"Mars Flame Sniper!"
The attack floored Zoisite for a second before he leapt back on his feet. "Not bad but can you handle this?"
He emitted a combination of rose petals and green energy from his hands which hit Rei, causing her to fall to the ground.
"Dead Scream!"
This time, the attack was more effective and he fell hard to the floor.
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Minako and Haruka were face to face with Kunzite.
"You may have more Sailor Guardians but can you take me on?" Kunzite asked.
"Is that even a question?" Haruka asked, annoyed.
"Venus Love and Beauty Shock!"
The attack aimed for her opponent but Kunzite dodged the attack by teleporting. Then he appeared and launched energy at her.
"World Shaking!"
The attack caught Kunzite off guard and knocked him to the ground.
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Usagi looked on as she was with the Defenders were with her taking on Zorelda. She was preparing for action. She glanced on as the Defenders were squaring off against Zorelda. According to Jedda, even though she was old, she can still be dangerous. Hadea and Jedda were with them as well as their respective armies.
"It's been a long while, Defenders." Zorelda spoke to the team.
"I can certainly agree there." Mandrake replied, adjusting his hat.
Usagi staggered a moment when Mandrake and Amy started using their powers against Zorelda and her army. Would that be enough? She didn't have time to think as she saw Kunzite knocking down both Minako and Haruka before teleporting to Jedda.
"Jedda, look out!" Usagi shouted. She tried making her way to where they were only to be subdued by Zoisite, who also defeated his opponents.
"Long time no see, Princess." Zoisite smirked before sending green energy to Usagi and knocking her to the ground with green energy. She looked as Jedda's army tried to stop Kunzite but it's proven to be futile. Not even Hadea's army could stop Kunzite or Zoisite as they took the Necklace of Oros from Jedda.
"No!" Jedda yelled.
A blast of energy appeared at the scene. It aimed at Zoisite and Kunzite but they quickly got out of the way.
"What was that?" Rei asked as she stood up along with Setsuna, Minako and Haruka. Usagi looked to see Rick had arrived at the scene.
"Rick!" Flash exclaimed in surprise.
"Let go of that Necklace of Oros!" Rick told the two men.
"Not a chance," Kunzite replied.
"Good work, Zoisite and Kunzite." Zorelda grinned as she arrived at the area before taking the necklace.
"What are you doing?" Zoisite asked.
"I told you that this necklace was going to be for me," Zorelda answered, "and only me."
She placed the necklace on her. A surge of white energy surrounded the witch.
"What's happening?!" Usagi exclaimed in horror.
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Jedda watched in horror as Zorelda was regaining her youth. When the white energy cleared, Zorelda was back to her younger self. With her long red hair and donning her teal dress.
"It feels good to be back!" Zorelda declared happily. She then looked at Jedda, the Phantom and Hadea. "Now that I have my full power, I will destroy the ones close to you, and I think I will start with your precious daughter!"
"Jedda!" the Phantom exclaimed in stark horror.
Jedda watched in horror as the witch prepared the energy from her hands coming towards her. Just as the energy was coming out of her hands, Rick leapt in front of her and the blast hit him in the abdomen. Jedda screamed in horror. "Rick, no!"
She watched as blood sputtered from his abdomen and Rick fell face down.
"Rick!" Jedda gasped in shock. She knelt to her fiance. She looked around to see the shocked expressions of both the Defenders and the Sailor Guardians. Then she looked at Rick as he was struggling to sit up. She knew that he would be paralyzed unless something happened. Maybe Hadea would heal him, maybe…
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Chapters
Volume One
Using the power of the Necklace of Oros, Queen Hadea conquers the galaxy. The Defenders seek help from a group called the Sailor Guardians.
Rei notices the effects of battle on Usagi. Meanwhile, both teams make desperate efforts to end the clash. The Sailors approach Hadea's temple, and Flash's daughter returns to lend her aid.
Each side becomes more powerful.
Issues in Jedda's past and present lead to a monumental decision.
Princess Jedda begins embracing Hadea's cause. Ami and Rick continue to bond.
Members of the Sailor Outer Senshi join the battle. Princess Jedda is faced with a decision as a ruler. Later, she explores a startling possibility.
Now divided, the teams fend attacks off while struggling to reach Hadea.
As Rick and the princess finally reunite, a climactic showdown with Hadea begins.
The Guardians and Defenders continue their clash against the queen.
In the aftermath, revelations emerge and choices are made.
Volume Two
The younger team members begin adjusting to the changes. Others strive to fit back into normal society.
As his companions reflect, Mandrake begins to sense a mystical disturbance.
Mandrake is reacquainted with a major figure in his life.
Ming returns.
The group scrambles to counter Ming, who is aided by Krotan.
16: The First Abductions: LJ and Mars
Once again, Krotan makes his move on Jedda.
17: Closure For Rick and Mercury
The groups scurry to save their friends. Ami and Rick have a personal discussion.
As Minako and Jedda connect, Krotan continues closing in on members of the group.
Krotan has an enticing proposition.
The Defenders and Guardians make their stand against Krotan.
Volume Three
Rick's dreams signal a great change in his life. Mysterious figures begin moving behind the scenes.
Rei and Rick sense more darkness on the horizon.
Ming and Galaxia engage in discussions.
An unexpected battle occurs at a concert.
Rick considers the effects of his transformation.
The team has a confrontation with a group knows as the Three Lights.
Rick's abilities make him a target.
As Rick continues healing, the Sailors assess the situation with the Starlights.
Rick is targeted by the Sailor Animamates.
The team searches for Rick, along with information on their new opponents.
Volume Four
As the struggle against Galaxia continues, Hadea and Jedda discuss the Netherworld's future. Meanwhile, Usagi's power grows.
Cathleen initiates her effort to control Rick.
The team manages to locate Rick and his manipulator.
Rick frets over his mutation while others seek to reverse it.
The Sailors and their allies face a new threat in Tin Nyanko.
Nyanko becomes the latest to seek Rick's power.
As Rick's humanity begins slipping away, his friends continue their quest to cure him.
Rick runs amok, and a massive battle against Nyanko begins.
The Sailors make a stunning discovery.
Jedda and Rick take a huge step forward.
Volume Five
Rick and Jedda begin their new lives.
A girl arrives to meet Mandrake.
The group begins getting to know the newcomer.
Rick is visited by a servant who gives him access to valuable information.
Amy's special abilities are revealed.
Rick learns more about his power, and how it might relate to the current events. Hadea attempts to console him later.
The group endeavors to rescue Mamoru from a mystical prison.
Usagi and her friends confront Mamoru's captor.
The battle in the dream realm reaches a conclusion.
The aftermath of the dream clash brings several people closer.
Volume Six
Rick senses that the Netherworld could face an imminent attack.
The groups begin learning more about the Kings.
Hadea and her companions take preemptive measures against Zorelda.
Hadea and Phantom explore their bond, as do several others throughout the day. First appearance of Tori Gordon.
Rick and Jedda work to resolve recent issues. Minako explores life in the Netherworld.
Ming reenters the fray as the Kings converse with Zorelda.
The groups decide that it's time for the confrontation.
The Guardians and Defenders engage the Kings in the Netherworld.
The Kings begin to realize the truth.
With Zorelda seemingly thwarted, the groups begin moving on. A woman named Rachel arrives at Monitor.
Everyone begins learning more about Rachel.
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