Sailor Moon Fan Fiction / Ronin Warriors Fan Fiction ❯ Revolutionary Soldier Silent Warrior ❯ King Gareeth gets the Lady's Hand ( Chapter 3 )

“Ashley has been so cold to me lately! Did I do something wrong? I can't sleep feeling like this!”

“You seem to sleep pretty well in class, TJ!”

“But Ty, I can't even eat!”

“Weren't you eating tacos during homeroom yesterday?”

“And I can't concentrate on studying!”

“Nothing new there…”

“Revolutionary Soldier: Silent Warrior: King Gareeth gets the Lady's Hand! `The new moon carries the message of the soul…'”

Revolutionary Soldier: Silent Warrior

Episode 169

“Who is the most beautiful person in the world?” a girl is saying to her bathroom mirror.

“You are,” a boy answers looking into his mirror.

Another girl is looking in the mirror of a school bathroom. King Gareeth's cape can be seen flowing in the mirror, and his laughter echoing off the walls.

In the King household, Elliott, David, Jacoby, Eugene, and Zakia are watching the news.

"Lately, a lot of girls have been reported with low energy," the announcer says.

Eugene and Zakia are listening gravely.

"A shadow of darkness covering the New Moon…the one with the shining armor is approached by an evil desire…the darkness is coming to the Chosen One," Eugene finally says.

“A new sickness?” Jacoby asks. “This seems too coincidental.”

“A mirror…” Zakia murmurs.

“The true nature of the incident before was related to mirrors,” Elliott says.

He takes out his Tiger's Paw, and gets a brief image of Ashley in its reflection being hugged by King Gareeth.

“That image just now…!”

King Gareeth gets the Lady's Hand

Elsewhere, whistles are being blown, and TJ and Tyrone are running frantically up a set of stairs.

“Timmy's going to yell at us for being seniors and still being late,” TJ cries.

They get to the top of the stairs, and notice a guy with long hair staring vacantly into a mirror.

"You'll be late for your practice," TJ says.

“This isn't the time to worry about others!” Tyrone says, pushing TJ down the hall.

As they leave, one of the guy's eyes lights up with the golden light. Damon and Tyrese are already in a pair of shorts and sleeveless shirts. They hear footsteps, and know that it must be TJ and Tyrone. TJ and Tyrone then screech to a halt, seeing them.

"I was worried that coach Trivers would be here," Tyrone pants.

"Yeah, and I have to go, Mr. O is probably waiting for me," TJ says.

"There's no practice for any sport today," Damon says.

"Yeah, a lot of people have taken the day off because of fatigue, so the coaches are all getting together and having a meeting," Tyrese says.

“Probably to discuss students who are always late,” TJ and Tyrone say.

“No guys, the meeting is about the absence of students from school. A lot of people, mostly females, haven't been showing up the past few days.”

“Could it be another flu like Emerald Weapon did?” TJ wonders.

“Maybe they'll cancel classes,” Tyrone says with a look in his eyes.

“I doubt it to either one of you,” Damon sighs.

“There is an overwhelming number of people that get up in the mornings and don't have any energy, so they're not coming to school,” Tyrese explains.

“Oh yeah, I heard about that on the news,” Tyrone says.

“It seems to be happening here too,” Damon adds, putting his regular clothes back on.

“Um, Ty, if you have time to be watching the morning news, then you should be able to make it to school on time…,” Tyrese starts.

“That's that and this is this,” Tyrone replies.

The four guys are leaving the locker room, when Damon stops short, and TJ bumps into him.

“You shouldn't stop so suddenly!” TJ complains.

“That girl…there's something weird about her,” Damon says.

In the hall, a girl is staring into a mirror of her compact.

"Hi, I'm TJ, rhymes with BJ," TJ says playfully.

The girl doesn't respond.

“Is there something interesting about that mirror?” TJ continues. “Geeze, this girl is as unresponsive as Ashley!”

TJ then takes the compact to see what's so special about. As he looks into it, a cloud of dark energy gathers around it and starts to swirl out towards him. Upon seeing this, Damon knocks the mirror out of his hand and it breaks. The girl slowly goes to her knees and tries to fix the broken pieces together.

"I'm sorry about that," Damon says. "Is there anything I can do to make it up?"

The girl ignores him.

"Without this compact, how am I supposed to go on living?" she asks.

“Isn't that kind of overreacting?” Tyrone asks, rolling his eyes.

As the girl stares at the broken mirror, her eye flashes gold. TJ notices this, and suddenly remembers Ashley's eye flashing like that. TJ then notices even more that she and this girl have been acting in the same, dazed, zombie-like fashion.

“Is something wrong?” Tyrese asks.

“No, it's nothing,” TJ responds. “Ashley's eye glowed like that too. If it's the same then…I'll have to see for myself.”

* * *

At Ashley's house, there are many mirrors hanging on the walls, many more of them still wrapped and leaning against the wall on the floor. The doorbell then rings.

"Ashley?" Miranda calls from the intercom.

After several rings and no response, she leaves. Ashley was supposed to go to her kickboxing class today. As Miranda leaves, TJ walks up and holds down the bell for several seconds.

"Miranda seemed like she was in a bad mood,” he says to himself. “She didn't even say hello to me. Looks like Ashley didn't answer for her though; I wonder if she's not home.”

TJ then rings the bell several more times, but no one answers.

“Guess she gave her staff the day off,” he concludes. “Fortunately I'm prepared for this: I have the symbol of the love between us...the spare key!"

TJ then gets embarrassed and wonders who he's showing off for. He opens the door, and calls out, but there is no answer. Inside, TJ is surprised that it is very dark.

“Did she always have this many mirrors?” he wonders.

Ashley is upstairs in her room hanging up a mirror. TJ opens the door to the room and sees her hanging it up. Her eye flashes, then King Gareeth's shadow appears in the mirror. TJ rushes to Ashley, but steps on a mirror on the floor by accident.

"Who is it?" Ashley asks, not noticing that TJ came in the house.

"Ashley..."

"Don't come in to a person's room without permission," Ashley says cutting him off.

"I'm sorry; I was just worried about you."

"You don't have to worry about me."

Ashley then kneels down and caresses the mirror that he broke, but gets a glass splinter in her finger. TJ tries to help her get it out, but she pulls abruptly from him. Ashley then recovers from her daze.

"TJ, I'm sorry," she says. "I'm not feeling too well. I gave the house staff the day off so I could rest."

"I brought some food that Ma made. I'll put it on the kitchen table," TJ says. "Call me when you feel better."

He then turns to leave, but turns back only to see Ashley with the mirror again.

* * *

At the Masaki Shrine, TJ is talking to the guys, and Timmy, about Ashley's behavior.

“Suddenly there're all these mirrors in her house,” TJ is saying. “She was just watching them the whole time.”

“Could it be that illness everyone is talking about?” Timmy asks.

“They say it's common in women,” Tyrese says.

“Even if it is that, how do we cure it?” TJ yells.

“They said they don't know how to treat it, and medicine has no effect,” Damon tells them.

Styve remembers the mirror that he quieted the other day, and the shards that they fought.

"I think the current problems are all related to mirrors," he says. “My mirror the other day; the true nature of those creatures; everything seems to be related to mirrors somehow.”

"It must be what Coby was talking about," Damon says.

“A shadow of darkness covering the New Moon; the one with the shining armor is approached by an evil desire…a darkness is coming to the Chosen One.”

The guys turn to the sound of Zakia's voice to see her, Eugene, and David standing in the shrine's gateway.

"The New Moon?" Tyrese asks.

"Yes, the New Moon, planet Virtue," Zakia answers.

“We aren't too sure what this darkness is yet though,” says Eugene.

"But something dark is drawing near,” David adds.

“A dark shadow covering the New Moon…” Tyrone repeats.

“The one with the shining armor…” Tyrese also repeats.

“Is approached by an evil desire…” Damon repeats as well.

“What are you guys talking about?” Timmy asks.

“Wait, before you answer his question, I have a question,” TJ says. “Zakia, why are you back? I thought that once you escorted Mom…I mean Phoenix/StarFire back to M'kran, you were returning to the 77th century.”

“That is exactly what I did, father,” Zakia says. “However, Lord Katsuhito and Lady Tokimi noticed a disruption in the time line, so they wanted me to come back with DK. Unfortunately, I woke up late that morning and he left without me.”

“I told you we were on a tight schedule,” David comments. “With time travel, I could leave days before you, and I would never know it once you arrived.”

“She must get that from TJ,” Prometheus snickers.

“Since I was late, Lord Katsuhito decided to give me the task of unlocking the final armors, so your true self would be born,” Zakia continues. “He figured this distortion might need the full power of the Chosen One. He was supposed to tell DK, but he also woke up late that day.”

“Now I've heard it all!”

“Now that the Revolutionary Armor of Virtue has appeared, my mission is complete.”

“And what about that dagger?” Timmy asks.

“It was a gift from Phoenix/StarFire, our grandmother.”

“I want one…”

“Yours is at home.”

“So you're leaving us already?” TJ asks, covering Timmy's mouth so he can stop whining.

“I was going to, but something is stopping me from opening a gate to go home.”

“The distortion and the mirrors must be connected somehow,” Styve says.

“Leave it to you to come to that conclusion! I knew you were the one for a reason! Now it doesn't matter that you turned off my alarm when I was at your quarters the night I was supposed to leave!”

“The one for what?”

“YOU'RE STILL DATING MY DAUGHTER?!” TJ yells. “AND SHE SLEPT OVER?!”

“It's the future me, not the current me!” Styve yells back.

“Let's get back on topic,” Athena sighs.

“Right,” starts Timmy. “So what is it you guys meant, Eugene?”

“Someone doesn't like Silent Warrior, and is trying to do something bad to him,” Damon answers.

“All I know is that something is beginning,” Eugene says. “And on the other hand, something is ending. Everything will change and awaken, and then it will begin to walk the path to destruction.”

“We must destroy this evil," David says. "Armor of Corruption, Tow-chi!"

"Armor Venom, Tow-chi!"

“Angel Ginzuishou, Make Up!

"Brothers to Arms, Tow-chi!" the Original Brothers say.

“Xero Armor, Tow-Chi!”

In Timmy's new armor, which was upgraded once Silent Warrior used the Revolutionary Armor of Virtue, he transforms exactly like Sacred Silent Warrior. A bright orb of light surrounds him, and as he emerges from the light his armor appears on him. As his kanji of Virtue lights up on his forehead, black/silver wings appear on the back of his armor. He ends in a pose holding A Soul Sword of Fervor.

“Inferno, Armor Up!”

It is now night, and the eight Brothers and Angel Warrior are going through the city. Silent Warrior, Xero Warrior, Silver Warrior, Angel Warrior, and Neo Dragon Zero are flying above. The rest are running through the streets. Shooting stars are falling in the background, which are actually mirror shards. StarScream and Neo Dragon Zero are explaining some more that now with all nine mystical armors, the time has come for Silent Warrior to start using the full power of the Chosen One.

“The Universal Bow is a weapon made up of your Sword of Destruction: the Lyger Zero, and the Soul Swords of Fervor combined into one,” Neo Dragon Zero explains.

“Your power with this armor surpasses even that of Sacred Silent Warrior,” StarScream mentions. “As for the enemy, when Eugene sensed the darkness that is coming, he was awakened as Neo Dragon Zero/Des Demoné again.”

“The darkness…so that is why I became the Revolutionary Soldier: Silent Warrior in the Virtuous armor?” Silent Warrior asks.

“That is correct. The night of the falling stars, I had a vision,” Neo Dragon Zero says. “It was a vision that all mirrors in the Floating City of Valhalla were affected by the darkness. I was shaken with terror, and knew at that moment what I must do.”

“So the reason the Youkai Demon Knight mirror was acting so strangely…” starts QuickStrike.

“And this new modern day illness…” adds NightScream.

“Most likely is because of the power of darkness hidden within those mirrors,” Angel Warrior answers.

“Do not look into mirrors casually, or you may be affected as well,” StarScream says.

“So then, Ashley has also been affected by the power of these mirrors?” Silent Warrior asks. “Earlier, I saw a dark shadow in one of Ashley's mirrors. When I was in my room before that, I also had an ominous feeling. That feeling was…”

“The princess is being approached by the darkness. She should have been protected, but something is wrong,” Angel Warrior finishes.

“Now, GoldenHawk and TigerSlash are already headed to Ashley's place to try and save her. We need to get there as soon as possible," Neo Dragon Zero continues. “We cannot let anything happen to her majesty, Lady Yunalesca.”

* * *

Outside of Ashley's mansion, GoldenHawk and TigerSlash are facing many shard creatures.

“There sure are a lot of them,” GoldenHawk comments.

“Are you scared?” TigerSlash asks.

“Of course not; I wouldn't fear these things.”

“Then let's do what we do best.”

"Hawk's Wing Blade!"

Using his talisman, the Hawk Sword, GoldenHawk unsheathes the sword and jumps high into the air. As his blade catches the light, he comes down with powerful force, sending a wave of energy at the enemies.

“Not bad, you managed to get a good lot with your talisman. You know, I've been thinking: just this once I wish my instincts weren't correct.”

“Well, it beats sitting around being bored all day.”

“Oh, so you're saying it's boring being with me? Flaming Tiger Uppercut: Shinryuken!”

Using his talisman, the Tiger's Paw, TigerSlash does a series of punches, followed by a finishing uppercut, spreading flames all around him and destroying his opponents.

The parodies are destroyed, but more come to replace them.

“It's endless,” TigerSlash complains.

"Corruption; Black Lightning Slash!"

“O holy ones, I call upon the heavenly messengers to bring the light of the heavens! Angel Feathers!”

The colorful feathers whisk by in StarScream's darkness, destroying the newly formed parodies.

“GoldenHawk, TigerSlash, we're here too!” Xero Warrior informs.

“You guys are late,” TigerSlash teases.

“Please, hurry inside to where the princess is,” StarScream says.

The Original Brothers, along with Zero Warrior and Angel Warrior, go inside the mansion. Inside, the guys pause, wondering where Ashley could be. A closet door opens, and a shard demon pops out.

"Halo; Thunder Bolt Cut!"

JetStorm makes quick work of the parody, slicing it in half.

"I suggest that we go up the main stairs to Ashley's room," Silver Warrior says as the demon shatters. "TJ, time to show off those legs we've been giving special training to."

“Special training?” JetStorm asks, cutting his eyes.

“Never mind, let's just hurry!”

As the Brothers are running up the stairs, Silent Warrior thinks about the shard demon, and then about the image he saw in Ashley's mirror. He then slows to a halt.

"What's wrong, Inferno?" QuickStrike asks.

"The dark shadow I saw that time…I finally remember! Guys, the enemy we're facing is King Gareeth!" Silent Warrior says.

“That's not possible,” QuickStrike says.

“King Gareeth was sealed within the Chaos Moon,” Silver Warrior adds.

“But what if the seal was somehow broken?” NightScream questions.

After a moment, the guys start bolting up the stairs with Silent Warrior calling out Ashley's name. When they reach the top of the stairs, they notice that the halls are lined with mirrors. All of them are reflecting a dull red glow. The Brothers burst into Ashley's room to find Ashley standing in front of a mirror, stroking it.

“The mirrors put me at ease,” she says. “When I am staring at them, they are gradually making me calmer.”

“Ashley no!” Xero Warrior yells out as Ashley's eye glows.

“The power of darkness is coming from the mirror,” JetStorm notices.

Silent Warrior runs up to her, but she uses a karate kick and knocks him away.

“Please stop gazing into the mirrors like that,” he says quietly on the ground.

"Mother, how could you?" Angel Warrior asks, going over to her father. “Are you listening to me?”

“It's ok, Angel.”

King Gareeth's shadow then appears in the mirror and materializes as the real him. “The seal was broken!” QuickStrike exclaims.

The Other Brothers then appear in the doorway as King Gareeth smiles.

“Who is that?” GoldenHawk wonders.

“It's him: the one from the Silver Millennium Revolution!” Neo Dragon Zero exclaims.

“Chosen One from the New Moon, you appear to be doing well,” King Gareeth says from inside the mirror. “Did you have a good morning?”

“What do you plan on doing with Ashley?” Silent Warrior asks.

“When I was sealed in that small cold darkness, you were living in the outside world, laughing at me. Surrounded by the people you love, under the shining rays of the sun, your shining armor glistening in the light…”

“I would never laugh at you…”

“Silence trash! I will destroy everything u love…like this!”

King Gareeth then puts his hand through the glass and pulls Ashley into the mirror with him. Silent Warrior runs to catch her, but he's too late and ends up bouncing off the mirror.

"Strata; Arrow Shock Wave!"

"Torrent; Super Wave Smasher!"

The Strata arrow combines with the Torrent wave, giving it a swirling blue aura around the arrow, but it does nothing against the mirror.

“My power of darkness is unaffected by your child's play,” he laughs.

“Then let us show you the true darkness you toy with,” QuickStrike yells. “Demon Rightus!”

Dark Blade, holds out his hand above his head, and an enchanted circle appears around his feet. A circle of fire then appears above his hand, and begins to spread down his body. As it does so, his appearance changes from human, to demonic. When the fire reaches the circle on the ground, an explosion occurs. When that fades, a 7ft tall, bull looking demon with horns, a nose ring, cow tail, and dressed in the Armor of the Strata is in its place.

“Demon Rightus!” Neo Dragon Zero yells as well.

An enchanted circle appears beneath Dragon's Eye, and fire above him. As it covers his body, he changes into Des Demoné. Des Demoné is 7ft tall, dark male demon with dark purple skin that has black demonic tattoos on it, in the Armor of Venom with devilish black wings, horns on his head, and a devil tail. He wields a staff with a dragon wrapped around it.

Both QuickStrike and Neo Dragon Zero transform into their demon forms of Tauro Demos and Des Demoné, wearing the armors of the Strata and Venom.

“We will show you what true darkness is,” Des Demoné says, pointing his staff at the mirror.

Silent Warrior then gets up, with a determined look on his face.

"Everyone, please give me your strength,” he says to the group.

“Guys, give your power to Silent Warrior!” Silver Warrior commands,

“Tow-chi!" Silent Warrior yells, causing the spheres to flow into him.

Again, red embers of fire burst forth from the star, and fall onto TJ, making up a black exoframe. Fire then bursts out of his arms, making up the gauntlets. Next, fire comes out of the ankles, making the boots. The fire then finishes by engulfing the rest of his body. Two black angelic wings come out of TJ's back, and swords appear on the back in between the wings. His kanji then lights up brightly on his forehead, and is then covered by a long black headband that extends to his ankles, which has the kanji of Virtue on it, and symbols of the Brothers on the ends of the tips. The kanji on the headband then glows brightly.

"It doesn't matter how many times you transform, shard demons attack!" King Gareeth commands.

Silent Warrior holds up the Universal Bow, and destroys them all with its light.

"Return Ashley to me now," Silent Warrior says.

He then begins to power down to his previous Inferno armor.

"Why am I returning to normal? How come I can't fight like this?"

King Gareeth laughs, and turns to leave, holding Ashley in his arms (he's still inside the mirror).

"Even with your full power, you can't touch me. Silent Warrior Inferno, look well: the woman you love is now in my embrace. Look upon the sadness, hatred, and depression of this world. Because of my curse, this woman's heart is in the grip of my nightmare. She can no longer hear your voice. How fortunate I was that a shard got into her eye, keeping her protective powers from activating. At the next dawn, her heart will be mine. Can you come get me by then, Silent Warrior?"

He laughs evilly, and then disappears.

"Ashley, Ashley!" Silent Warrior screams in a heartbroken voice, hurling himself at the mirror.