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Everyone gathered around in the den of the cave, at a make shift table that was set aside with candles scattered all over it. The sound of heavy breathing came from the far end of the cave where the dragon slept. Hotaru cleared her throat so the others would stop talking and put all of their attention on her. However, everyone else was too busy taking in the surroundings. Heero looked around and looked at the walls that had the symbols of the planets painted on. The element that went with the planet was painted close to the planetary symbol. There were three hammocks at the end of the cave where the dragon slept. A mat sat on the floor with two in front of it, obviously where the thief, fairy, and pixie chatted and possibly ate, for the table was too covered with candles to be fit for eating. The cave was dark, and lit by scattered candles that were pure black through and through. Heero’s attention turned to the dragon that slept soundly in the back. It was a frosty blue color, obviously the dragon of frost and snow.
“Please, everyone… I have a message that could effect the course all of your lives take.” Hotaru smiled as everyone nodded and turned to her. She looked towards the mouth of the cave and whistled. Her unicorn neighed back to her in response and Hotaru smiled as she felt the warm protection of her unicorn’s powerful shield of purity. She then turned back to the others who waited; ready to hear what the girl had to say. She cleared her throat, and locked eyes with Duo.
“Before you start Hotaru, you are the Princess of the Saturn colony, are you not?” Goten watched as Hotaru shook her head yes. He turned to Trunks who smiled and took Goten’s hand in his. Goten blinked and then turned to Hotaru and Duo who had locked eyes.
“I have had a vision that concerns many. Some are through the vision all the way through, but some are only in play every now and then. There is a prophecy throughout the planetary colonies about mythical mobile suits called Gundams. The Prophecy reads that there will be a Mage that wishes to rule the earth sphere using the Gundams. Six pilots are needed. All must be male. Using magick, the males are made the pilots and are used as tools to wreck the planet. I have the names of the males, and I know where all of these males are.
“Heero Yuy, the fighter and human. Duo Maxwell, the thief and fellow cyborg. Trowa Barton, the “genie” and Gjin. Quatre Raberba Winner, the musician and elf. Wufei Chang, the swordsman and hybrid child. Lastly… Milliardo Peacecraft, magician and Mage. There is also a tale telling of seven magickal balls that has…”
“Magickal powers to grant what ever wish made, when ever made.” Trunks smirked as Hotaru looked over at him. Heero took a bag that he had been carrying along and smiled as he took the seven orbs Hotaru had been speaking of out. Trunks took one from Heero and held it up to be examined by the others.
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Relena opened the door to her brother’s classroom and slowly walked in. She spotted the ancient scrolls laying on the table near the desk that belonged to Milliardo. She smiled widely as she walked over and picked up the scroll. She remembered when her mother told her that even though she was trained in the ways of the Mage, she was not an ordinary Mage. She was the Empress, the strongest Mage to ever grace the planet. Relena slowly unrolled the scroll and began to read the ancient scripture.
“Light calls to darkness, and again the darkness calls to the light. I give myself to the dark forces, to the ruler named Asmodeus. To be bathed in the darkest of light and to have the most of extreme power. Bestow upon it to me, that ruler of which I am. Give to me the ultimate powers needed to full fill my wishes. As true as the blood that flows through my body, my power surges through the core of the planet. As it is my birthright, give me my powers so long promised me.
“Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Rock, Metal, Life, Death, Snow, Spirit. By the ten ruling elements I call upon thee oh Sire of the darkened world. Asmodeus I prey to thee to bestow upon me the powers of which I beg from thou. By my soul which I sign over to you in my own blood. I resign my life to you for the power, which I seek. Bestowth upon me from though!
“Otoko no hito, Onna no hito… Which ever you wish to take, I shall sacrifice one unto you! Choose one to finish our pact! Give me your dark powers so I may rule the lands as my mind sees fit! Abomination and invader find me not! For I am your loyal servant and daughter!” A white flash of lightening ripped through Relena’s body, sending her to her knees on the floor. She grabbed her gut as she rose from the ground by the strange power that filled the room. In an explosion of light and power, she fell to the ground. Light laughter filled the darkened room as Relena stood up. Her eyes fogged over with a black bile as she shook her hair behind her shoulders.
“I wish for the blood and body of one… One named Goten…”
“As you wish sire…”
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“Wufei! Child!” Gohan laughed as Wufei walked out of his chambers with a glare on his face. He turned to look at his father who was lightly laughing at his reaction to being given to a female he had never met. Piccolo watched as his son and Gohan talked about the arrangement. Gohan, being the peacekeeper, tried to keep his son’s anger at bay. Wufei couldn’t listen any longer, however, and turned to run off. Piccolo reached out and stopped the hybrid before he took off into the sky. His snakeskin like wings beat once and then no more.
“What is it father? What have you to tell me now? Is it the Holy Mother’s wish for me to marry one I have never met?” Wufei smirked, as Piccolo shook his head no. A form appeared on the platform beside Gohan. Gohan turned and was enveloped in a warm embrace from his father.
“Father, why have you come? Is there something wrong?”
“Gohan… Something has happened that has shifted the world’s balance… Vegeta has felt it too… We fear the worst, and hope for the best. Son, what has the Holy Mother told you?”
“Nothing father… Only that I am to keep my son home until the storm has passed. What storm, my mind knows not… But it must be bad… Father, did you feel the shift just now?” Gohan walked over to the edge of the platform the four stood upon. He looked over the side and watched as his little brother flew across the sky with Trunks flush beside him. The fighter Heero followed along, after using a float spell. A girl riding on a winged unicorn followed along side another who rode on the Dragon of frost and snow. A fairy and pixie flew along side the dragon, keeping pace as well.
“What disturbs the flow of life on Earth my angel?” Piccolo looked at Gohan whose wings flickered just a little as he watched the forms below. Wufei stood beside his father, looking down on the world that he very seldom visited. He noticed the group as well, and watched as they raced against time and space itself to reach a point. They then turned up and came heading for the lookout where they now stood.
“ It looks as if they wish to talk to one of you about something…” Wufei smirked yet again as he turned to his grandfather who had the usual grin on his face. They waited in silence before the collective group landed on the platform. Trunks and Goten automatically fell to one knee at the sight of the High Priest Goku. The others soon followed suit as they randomly noticed him standing there. Goten was the first to rise and give his father a hug.
“We came about the shift in the flow of life. You must have felt it as well… It came from the Mage’s school… Father, we fear we are in danger… You see, we carry with us two pieces of a prophecy that is to take place this millennia. And my nephew Wufei is just yet another piece of this strange puzzle. It makes no sense to me father… What is going on?” Goten watched, as Goku’s breath became even and controlled. Goten never liked it when his father became so serious… It always meant danger for the world.
“First of all son… Who are your new companions…? I’ve not yet met them…” Goku watched as Duo gathered the pixie and fairy in his arms. The two girls looked at Goku with wide innocent eyes that would have sent the coldest at heart head over heals for them.
“I’ll do the introductions fairest Goten, you’ve spoken more than needed already my love.” Trunks smiled as he stepped forward, only to be blocked by Duo who stood between Trunks and Goku. Pan and Bra where attached at the side as he did so.
“I have a mouth, Prince Trunks, allow me to use it… My name is Duo Maxwell, and these young girls are my best of friends and companions. The fairy’s name is Bra, and the pixie’s name is Pan…”
“And I am the Princess of the Saturn colony Hotaru Tomoe.” The new comers swiftly bowed to Goku who smiled at them. Wufei went to walk away, only to be stopped by Piccolo who shook his head no. Wufei could tell his fathers were disturbed to say the least about the prophecy… But he didn’t think they’d be this flippy about it… He sighed and turned to the others.
“And what about this prophesy? And why were we not informed of it? If I am a piece of this prophecy, then why was I not informed before the ones who hold no meaning to it?” Wufei watched as Hotaru turned to him, a simple little smile on her face. As soon as the smile placed it on her face, the winds changed and snow drifted in. A tornado of snow funneled out on the platform, and a child like figure appeared inside. Her fluffy pink hair sparkled in the sun with every flake of snow that fell in it. Her deep red eyes were soft and caring as she smiled to the others.
“The Yuki Sire…” Hotaru dropped to one knee and closed her eyes. The Yuki Sire swiftly bowed in a fluid movement that was scarcely seen by the onlookers. Her white skirts moved with her small body, her baby’s pink top pressed tightly against her as she stood straight to smile at her audience. Always the proper young lady…
“Hotaru-chan… I have heard the calls of the elements from afar. Have you news of whom or this new enemy is? Must we Princesses fight yet again?”
“We are not sure, Yuki Sire… We have just learned the great knowledge your people posses, and we quite frankly have no idea what is going on…” Trunks smiled as he took the Yuki Sire’s hand in his. She smiled and slightly curtsied to him. She turned to Goten and watched as he stood between his father and elder brother. She closed her eyes, concentrating her energy on the boy. It hit her like a ton of bricks. She fell backwards as a blast of lightening struck her in the gut. The others watched in horror as a demon appeared on the plateau. She had short, shoulder length red hair with deep green eyes. She had electricity gathering in a ball in the palm of her hand. She stood in front of Goten, a deep glare hidden in her eyes.
“I’ve come on behalf of Asmodeus. My quarrel is not with any of you spell slingers, cyborgs, or any other type of being that stands here on this plateau. I am here to collect the one named Goten.” She smiled as she turned around and grabbed Goten’s wrist. She raised one hand up to the side of his face and pushed her hand back behind his left ear. A chrysanthemum appeared, and she vanished.
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A ship neared the shore of the west bay of the islands of death and drear. The sky was a hazy black color and very few birds flew through the clouds. The ship docked near the shore and a small boat set out into the day. A Gjin rode on the ship. His hair that spiked down in front of the one eye concealing it from clear view. He wore the traditional Gjin outfit; black, silk Arabian style pants with a black silk shirt made to be semi baggy on the wearer. The boat came to the land and the Gjin stepped off, looking around for any sign of life. All he found was a Siren.
Her song rang out, obviously trying to pull the Gjin over to her. Did she not realize that her song had no effect on the Gjin race? He sighed as he kicked a clot of dirt aside and continued towards a trail that could scarcely be seen through the thick brush and the large palmetto leaves falling down towards the earth. He summoned a broad sword and began to cut his way through the thicket. He came to a clearing where a few nymphs lingered, having been late rising from their deep, transit sleep. The nymphs smiled and laughed as the ever so stoic Gjin made his way through the clearing to a cave. The sound of laughter sprang from the hidden cove inside the cave, making the Gjin almost smile.
“You came back Trowa… But your timing could not be worst. The tavern will be closed soon. By order of the Empress.” A teen, about seventeen, stepped out of the mouth of the cave. His black hair fell to his shoulders, framing his light skinned face. He had crystal blue slanted eyes and wore a golden loop earring in both ears. Hi pants where baggy blue jeans with a rip about the left knee and were tucked into a pair of lime green socks. He had a pair of blue and white Converse sneakers, a white long sleeved shirt with a black short sleeved over it tucked into his pants, an orange scarf tied semi loosely around his neck, a belt and a gun holster that held a 9 mm in it. The Gjin smiled as he shook his head.
“No old friend… I’ve come at the right time… The revolution is coming… Where is your darling sister? Has she not come to bid me welcome?” The Gjin let his smile fall to a simple grin as the teen shook his head. He led Trowa into the cave, pressing his hands against the wall so the touch censor lights would come on. They made their way back to the tavern where the customers sat, drinking their various drinks and playing their various games of cards. The teen whistled and everyone in the tavern came to attention. They saw the Gjin standing beside the teen, and the tavern was in an uproar. It was the same group that always made their stops at the tavern; Trowa knew them all by name.
“Juu-kun, what’s all the noise about? TROWA! By the heavens! It’s been what, seven months? Get in here boy, we must celebrate your return. To Trowa, the one who brings revolution!”
“No my friend, Juu-chan… It is not I who will bring the revolution this time. ‘Tis not I who fights for a cause this time. Now, it is a new generation’s turn to take my job from me. A new threat rises, and yet again it comes from the empire. The Empress herself has taken the lands here and made them baron, and now she yearns for the earth sphere. The newest protectors of earth are a mixture of people; even the great Saya-jin race fights for their survival this round. But yes, let us drink! To good health, strength, and most importantly… Life!” Trowa smiled as Juu-chan handed him a drink. He toasted to Juu-kun and drained the glass of it’s frothy content. There was a low rumble out side the tavern as a group of people landed on the ground. The throng inside ignored it and continued to drink their drinks and play their games.
“I’m telling you Trunks, I have this under control! The next part of the prophecy is here. You shall see. He is here visiting some of his old cronies, having a few drinks, and speaking of the revolution which we will bring unto the world!” Hotaru sighed as Trunks made a noise behind her. He, as she found out, was more arrogant than his father was. “And would you stop treating Goten like property? Remove your arm from around him unless you plan on telling him something that he should know about you… SIRE!” Hotaru smirked as Trunks opened and closed his mouth to speak, but no sound came out except for a few incoherent noises. The Prince finally found his voice to speak out against Hotaru.
“Well excuse me, PRINCESS HOTARU, but I shall do as I please! Since when did you rule over the Saya-jin race? Never, there for I shall do what I want with my subjects when I want to do it!” Goten glared at Trunks for the remark. “That is of course if the person I plan on doing it to would not mind…”
“See Trunks, you let your subjects rule over you! You do not rule over them. At the slightest hint of sexual interest towards you, you’d jump off the highest mountain for Goten… How romantic!” The Yuki Sire giggled as the group went up in laughs. Trunks’ face turned scarlet at the comment. Goten blinked, just getting what the others were saying. He stopped in his tracks as the others walked into the tavern, everyone except for Trunks that is.
“Goten-kun, what bothers you?” Trunks looked into Goten’s eyes, searching for a response there. When he didn’t find it in his eyes, he searched Goten’s calm face. Yet, he still found no answer to the question he had asked the younger teen.
“Nothing bothers me Truchan… err… Sire… What they said… It’s true, is it not?” Goten watched as Trunks went flush again. The Prince slowly shook his head yes and Goten smiled a large goofy grin. He wrapped his arms around Trunks and laughed into his shoulder.
“What’s so god damned funny, huh Chibi?” Trunks couldn’t help but smile at the laughing Goten. Goten wiped the mirth of tears from his eyes and stepped back from Trunks who was looking at him strangely. Goten sighed as he shook his head to get the laughs out.
“Marron owes me fifty dollars now… Heh, we were betting on whom you REALLY liked. Her or me. She said you were just acting like you were in love with me because you didn’t want her to know. So we decided to run a test. I’d play dumb till I heard it someone else’s mouth about which of us you liked…”
“I could hurt you Goten…”
“GUYS! GET IN HERE NOW!” The two blinked and dashed into the tavern where they saw a demon and angel perched on the bar. They both glared, and looked around the room for the person in whom they sought.
“Kami… why us?” Trunks and Goten powered up, ready to defend the others at any cost. The angel and demon locked their eyes on them, and smiled at the sight of Goten and Trunks together.
“This just makes the job even easier. You two… By order of the Mage Hilde… SHINE (die)!” The angel came flying at Trunks with his sword drawn, ready to strike the Prince. The demon came for Goten, his sword of fire aimed right for his gut. A bright light flashed and Goten was yanked out of the way by a cloaked figure. Goten’s savior took her cloak off and smiled as her long blond hair fell around her face. She wore the traditional outfit of an amazon, the tattered bra like top with the loincloth like bottom, and the matching boots. Her outfit was a light brown color, and her boots came to her knees and were tied with root to fit snug against the legs. She smiled angelically as she kicked the demon in the gut, sending him into a wall.
“Are you ok Goten-kun?” She looked Goten over and smiled when she saw no bruises. She noticed the angel trying to send his sword into Trunks’ chest and raised her right hand in front of her face so only her middle and pointer fingers stood up. She moved her hand back from her face and smiled as she gathered her energy in her hands and sent a blast of pure energy towards the angel. The angel had to drop his attack on Trunks in order to dodge the energy that came flying towards him.
“Marron-chan! The only witch I’ll put my life in the hands of…” Trunks smiled as Marron nodded her head and went back to fighting against the angel and demon at the same time.
“By the purest of light that flows in ancient times. I pledge myself to those who have pure of heart. I call upon the powers of light. Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Rock, Metal, Life, Death, Snow, Spirit; charge my Ofuda Scroll with your strength… Unwanted Spirits, BE GONE!” Two scrolls with ancient spells written on them hit the angel and demon on the forehead. They became paralyzed, standing in the spot where the scroll came in contact with their skin. Marron yelled as she sent a beam of energy towards the angel and demon. It collided with them, and turned the beings into ash.
“You are a witch, aren’t you?” Wufei looked at Marron who smiled and shook her head. She smiled and walked over to Juu-chan and wrapped her arms around her. She, like Juu-kun, looked no older than seventeen.
“Ahh, Okaasan! How are you?” She smiled as Juu-chan wrapped her arms around her, showing her daughter the utmost love and attention. Duo made a closer observation on her ear structure and noticed that it had the shape of a dwarf’s ear. It was much like an elf’s ear, but this was less pointed and was more round at the end. Heero noticed it too and walked over, no sooner had he come within four feet of Marron, Trowa stood in the way, blocking Heero’s path to Marron and her mother.
“And where do you think you are going, sir?” Trowa’s gaze was hard, and unbelievably cool and calm at the same time. Marron turned around to see Heero and Trowa glaring at each other and smiled as she ran over to the Gjin and threw her arms around his neck. She laughed as he hugged her back. Goten smiled as he wrapped his arms around Trunks’ waist, keeping an eye on the dwarf half-breed. Marron let her grasp on Trowa’s neck slack as she turned to Trunks and Goten who were holding each other in a tight embrace. She groaned as she looked to her mother who handed her a fifty-dollar bill.
“It looks like you won the bet Goten-kun… Here is your money.”
“Excuse me all, but you have seven people who have no idea who this young lady is, and I’d appreciate it if you’d be so kind as if to tell us! Unless of course, it’s not in your power to tells us Trunksie!” Hotaru watched as Trunks turned to her and glared. She then extended her hand out to Marron who blinked and took the girls hand.
“Konnichi wa. My name is Marron. O-namae wa nan desu ka?”
“My name is Hotaru Tomoe. This is the Yuki Sire, Duo, Pan, Bra, Heero, and Wufei. We are on a mission to gather a few people who are the…”
“Pieces to the grand prophecy of the Gundams. Yes, we know all about it. Our friend, the Gjin, Trowa told us all about it. His lover works for the Empress, he is gathering as much information as he can about the problem. Oh, I’ve been so rude! This is my Okaasan, Juuhachi-Gou; but you can call her Juu-chan. And this strapping young man is my Ojisan, Juunana-Gou; but you can call him Juu-kun!” Marron smiled as she sat on the table and crossed her legs. She got the funny feeling that someone was watching her and looked over in the direction that Wufei was in. She noticed his eyes on her, and cleared her throat. Wufei immediately switched his gaze from her to where Heero, Duo, and Trowa stood by the bar. He sighed as he walked over to where they sat.
“They look to young to be her mother and uncle.” Wufei sighed as he picked up a discarded shot of, something, and downed it in one gulp. He turned to Duo who was busy tracing designs on the wood of the counter with his finger that was moist from the sweat from one of the cups. Duo looked over at him slightly and gave him a weak smile before answering him.
“They are older than they look. Even though they look to be seventeen, they are old enough to have children. They are cyborgs. Like Hotaru and I… Can you not feel that we have no life force?” Duo looked into Wufei’s eyes and smiled. The hybrid child merely sighed as he rolled his eyes. Wufei stood from the bar and walked in the direction of the mouth of the cave. His snakeskin-like wings spread from his back as if he were about to take flight. Heero turned to Duo who was still playing with the sweat.
“You seem to be drawn away from reality by something, although I can not quite put my finger on it.” Heero watched as Duo tried to sustain his laughter. It didn’t work however. He fell to the ground, rolling in laughter. He drew attention to himself as he rolled, knocking things over and being like a normal boy, almost. Goten found the sight amusing and found himself sitting on the floor, trying to stop laughing. Trunks and Heero only sighed as they tried to shut the other two up. Trunks’ eyes suddenly shot up at Heero and Duo. He got a mischievous grin on his face as he bent down so his lips were beside Goten’s ear.
“Don’t you think those two wold be a great couple?” Trunks licked his top teeth as Goten looked over at them. He laughed shortly and nodded his head yes. Marron walked outside to where Wufei had gone. She found him sitting in a tree, looking out through the dark haze that had settled over the area in the time they had entered the tavern.
“What are you looking for up there Wufei-kun?” Marron smiled as Wufei looked down at her. He held one finger up to his lips and turned back to the horizon where two figures flew their way. He recognized them as soon as he felt their energy. He turned to Marron and motioned for her to go inside. She shook her head no. She cast a float spell and joined him in the treetops. She noticed the two figures and jumped down immediately. She looked up at Wufei who saw the look of fear in her eyes and sighed as he jumped down. The two figures finally landed in front of them and smiled to them.
“I thought we’d never find you. Looks like we were wrong.” The two demons smiled evilly as they began to circle Wufei and Marron. Someone cleared their throat, and everyone turned to the mouth of the cave where the others stood. Hotaru and the Yuki Sire stood in front of them all, their weapons drawn and to their sides. The Yuki Sire gripped her Frozen Dragon wand in her right hand, where as Hotaru had her silence glaive in her left hand.
“Radditz, Nappa… I should have known you Sayain outcasts would be here!” Trunks laughed at the two demons that glared at him. Goten back away from the menacing glare his uncle gave him. He preyed to Kami that his father, or King Vegeta, would arrive and save them from the two Demon Sayains.
“Sorry boys, but your dinner plans have been canceled… Leave this place now, or I’ll show you what we Mages are known for…” The two demons looked up into the tree Wufei had been perched in and found the high Mage Milliardo Peacecraft standing in it. He smirked as the two demons snarled at him, but turned to leave. Nappa turned and looked at Goten and Trunks one last time before taking off.
“We’ll kill you both, and then go after you fathers.”
“I’d like to see you kill us! By the way, did you do something new with your hair Nappa? Oh wait, you’ve always been bald, what am I talking about?” Trunks smirked as Nappa powered up. Trunks only laughed and went Super Saya-jin. Nappa growled deeply and then turned and flew off. Milliardo jumped down out of the tree and smiled as he landed beside the Yuki Sire.
“Ahh, Princess Usagi… What brings you here?”
“You do Milliardo. I fear that you are part of the prophecy we deemed impossible. My Okaasan sends her love, and my Otousan sends his regards.”
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OMG! I’m sry this one was SOOOO long! Six pages! DAMN! Well, dun worry… It gets, even LONGER soon! HAHAHAHAHAHA! R&R (read and respond) PLEASE!