It was an unusually peaceful day in the Nether Realm. The birds and flowers that had never before called it home had now settled in and transformed it into a beautiful wonderland. Looking at it you’d never think it had once been the base of an evil dictator or where a bloody battle between good and evil had occurred. Kayura walked along the palace gardens, admiring the view. She breathed in the sweet scent of roses and smiled. Boy, it was great to be able to do what she pleased at any time she wished. She knew that the ex-warlords were as happy as she was. Sekhmet now spent his time playing around with various poisonous chemicals in his new laboratory. Dais would sometimes accompany Sekhmet if the experimenting had something to do with spiders. He was, partly by the nature of his armor, fascinated by them. Cale indulged himself in mortal activities and often went clubbing when night fell. Anubis would usually keep his distance from the others and stay in his chambers studying various things by way of the extensive library of books that he had collected many years before he had been manipulated into joining the ranks of the Dynasty. They kept a close tab on the Ronins now that they were allies, often traveling into the mortal world to visit them. Now that they are free from Talpa’s clutches they no longer possess immortality. Having immortality was nice for a while but they had missed being normal humans and partaking in everyday activities. Suddenly, out of the corner of her eyes, Kayura spotted three flashes of light enter the hemisphere, heading for the main palace grounds.

“What the hell?” She exclaimed. They couldn’t possibly be asteroids; she didn’t hear any sounds from an impact. Kayura ran as fast as she could to the spot where she thought them to have landed only to be facing the most astonishing. In place of a moon rock laid three females, miraculously unharmed. Auras surrounded the girls; each one was different in color - a warm emerald, fiery crimson, and calm lavender. The female with the emerald aura had short green hair that framed her face, ending at her chin. She wore snakeskin pants that hugged her thighs and a black tube top. The crimson one had black hair that ended halfway down her back with crimson streaks mixed in it. This girl had on a pair of jeans and a midnight blue shirt made with, what looked like, silk. The last girl, with the lavender aura, had hair that was a dark violet color that fell slightly past her shoulder blades. She was dressed in khaki shorts and a white baby-tee, which read ‘I’m with stupid -->’ in bold black letters. Dais, Cale, Sekhmet, and Anubis had all seen the mysterious sparkling illumination as well and came out to investigate. Cale knelt down next to the girls and was able to confirm that each was all right, just in a state of unconsciousness.

Sekhmet’s eyebrows furrowed in thought as he stared down at the sudden visitors, “Where do you think they came from?” His gaze turned to Anubis as he spoke. Anubis just shrugged and fixed his gaze upon the one with the crimson aura.

“So, our mighty leader is too stunned for words, eh?” Dais joked.

No one laughed; everyone’s minds were filled to the brim with questions, eager for an exclamation of some sort. The sound of rustling cloth could be heard abruptly and the warlords and Kayura all looked up to yet another surprise. There stood a cloaked figure only a few feet away from them, nothing could be seen of this individual except for the mouth. Dais couldn’t help but notice that the arrow on the violet-haired girl’s baby-tee pointed towards the cloaked figure.

“Who are you?” Cale demanded, standing up to face the cloaked figure, “Are you the one responsible for the arrival of these three young ladies into our realm?”

A feminine giggle escaped the lips of the newcomer. “In a matter of speaking, yes, but I was given the instruction by a higher entity.”

“Oh?” Anubis asked, “And who might be this entity?”

“All will be explained in due time.” The cloaked person gestured towards the unconscious females, “Right now it would be wise of you to get these girls to a safer location. The hard ground would not be my idea of a great place to wake up.”

Dais traded baffled glances with his comrades, “Should we?”

Sekhmet made the decision for them. He gently picked up the female with the emerald aura.“We might as well,” said the green haired Warlord, “I see them as no threat to us. After all, what harm could three females be?” Kayura didn’t like that last comment one bit and hit him over the head.

Following Sekhmet’s example, Dais gingerly lifted the crimson one and Cale picked up the violet one. As they walked towards the palace and stepped inside, Anubis made sure to not let the cloaked figure out of his sight if it was to try to attempt something that it shouldn’t.

“Lay them down parallel to one another.” Commanded the figure.

They did as told without any further questions. Anubis leaned against a wall, his arms crossed over his chest; he continued to keep his eyes on the mysterious newcomer.

The cloak was now removed to reveal a girl that looked as if she was in her teens with blonde hair that fell gracefully midways down her back and blue eyes with flecks of green in them. Now, in place of the cloak, was a virgin white aura.

Kayura and the guys looked on as she closed her eyes. As she silently stood before them, her aura grew brighter and brighter until the auras of the others started to respond and grow brighter themselves. The light became so intense that the Warlords and Kayura had to shield their eyes from the blinding rainbow flare. The brilliant glow soon faded and the auras disappeared as the girls woke up one by one, giving away the color of their eyes as they awoke. The female with the black and crimson hair had green eyes, the green haired female had eyes the dark, almost black, color of a midnight sky and the violet haired female had brown eyes.

The female with the crimson hair sat up groggily and slowly took in her surroundings, “Where in the name of Heero Yuy’s spandex shorts am I?”

The violet haired female scrunched up her nose, “Good question. Why do I have the feeling we are wearing ruby red slippers and own a dog named Toto?”

“I don’t know about you two,” said the green haired girl, who was eyeing Sekhmet up and down appreciatively, “but I’m gonna like it here.”

It suddenly registered with the redhead and violet-haired girl as it had with the one with green hair earlier where they were and all of them squealed happily, causing the four ex-warlords and Kayura to wince in pain.

“So, how do you reckon we got here?” Asked the redhead.

The blonde decided to speak up then, “I am the one responsible for your arrival.”

“Now will you tell us who you are?” Cale asked.

The violet-haired female blinked several times in confusion and then again in apprehension, “Purple?” Is that you? It has to be…that voice sounds so…Minnesotan.”

The blonde smiled and nodded, “Ya Asa, ‘tis me.”

Asa squealed and tackled Purple, sending the two of them to the floor, “BILLY YANK!”

Purple groaned and stood up, pushing Asa off of her, “Yeah yeah…nice to see you too, Johnny Reb. Now get off me.”

Asa stood and brushed herself off, “Jeez this floor is so dusty…”

“Asa?” the green haired female asked, then turned to look at the redhead who was holding…a spork? “No way…Crimson?”

“Thaaaaaat’s me!” Crimson said cheerfully, holding the spork high in the air, “and Mr. Prongs too!” She looked at the green haired one for a minute and studied the snakeskin pants she was wearing. “I’d know those pants and that hair style of yours anywhere, Ya gotta be none other than Venom, the poison mixtress.”

Venom nodded and grinned, “Exactimundo!”

“Where is a Mr. Prongs?” Dais asked, confused.

“Right here!” Crimson stated, “I’m holding him!”

Anubis raised an eyebrow, “You four are weird.”

“Thanks!” Crimson, Venom, Purple, and Asa answered in unison.

Anubis sighed, “That wasn’t supposed to be a compliment.”

Cale cleared his throat, getting quite irritated, “One, who are you? And two, why are you here and how did you get here?”

“That was actually three questions oh mighty Demon of Darkness, “Venom told him, “ and I think Purple an answer those questions…for all of us. I’m quite curious as well.”

“How do you know who I am?” was Cale’s next question.

“Cale will you calm down?” Kayura asked, getting annoyed with him.

Purple nodded, “That I can Venom. Well…I think I can.”

Asa cracked up, “Tell us, oh Ancient One!”

Purple whacked Asa upside the head before continuing, “It all started when I found this really nifty staff standing upright in the middle of my bedroom. I was told by the Ancient One that seven females from our world were chosen to come and live in this one for as long as we wished.”

“So, you mean to tell me that the four of you are from another world?” Sekhmet asked.

Purple nodded, “Our world is, I guess you could say, a mirror image of this one…with only a few minor differences. But the Ancient had chosen the seven of us specifically because we all shared one wish.”

Crimson smiled, “To come live among those who possessed the mystical armor.”

“Yes, exactly.” Purple stated, “We had all made that wish simultaneously without knowing it and because of that…here we are.”

“I’d much prefer living here than where we are from,” Venom said while grinning madly at Sekhmet.

“I totally agree,” Crimson replied, “Our reality sucks, it’s much better here.”

“How would you know that?” Kayura asked them, “You’ve only been here for about fifteen minutes.”

“Trust us Kay, we know what we are talking about.” Asa said, “And true, maybe we’ve only been here in the flesh for a few minutes, but we have been here in spirit many times.”

“Don’t call me Kay.” Kayura bluntly stated.

Venom agreed with Asa, laughing, “We come here in spirit every weekday for thirty minutes a day.”

“God bless Cartoon Network!” Crimson exclaimed.

“Cartoon what?” Dais asked, confused again.

“I’m with Dais on this one,” Sekhmet stated.

“Should I tell ‘em about that girls?” Purple asked.

Asa shrugged, “Why not?”

“Well…Sekhmet, Cale, Dais, Kayura, and Anubis…where the four of us are from,” she motioned towards herself, Venom, Crimson, and Asa, “you are merely part of an anime show on television.”

Anubis, “So you mean to tell me that everything that has gone on here…you have watched from some other world?”

Purple nodded, “Yes. It is true.”

Asa grinned, “So, like, all the other Ronin Mania Mailing List members and such are watching us on television right now?”

Crimsons eyes widened, “But what part of the show?”

“I’m sure we came in at the end of the show…right?” Venom asked, looking at Purple a bit worried.

“I…don’t know…surely the Ancient wouldn’t bring us here while the Big Head was still around.” Purple answered.

“Big who?” Dais asked.

Crimson laughed nervously, “That’s our little nickname for Talpa…”

“Talpa? He is long gone.” Anubis answered.

“If there are supposed to be seven of you, then where’s the other three?” Kayura asked.

“More than likely they are with the Ronins.” Came Purple’s reply.

“Good.” Cale muttered, “At least we aren’t alone in this.”

“Who are the others?” Venom asked.

Purple thought for a second, “Oriana, Tamara, and Emi.”

“Cool,” Venom commented. Then, turning to Crimson she said, “You know, we really haven’t introduced ourselves properly.”

“Ooh, you’re right.” Crimson said, she stood and helped Venom to her feet.

“We haven’t either Purple.” Asa stated, pulling Purple over to Venom and Crimson. The four stood facing Kayura and the guys and smiled. Venom volunteered to go first.

“Greetings! My name is Venom.” she gave a peace sign before continuing, “I am twenty-one years old and reside in America. I have a twin sister named Misako and I like cooking, club hopping, and snakes.” Dais nudged Sekhmet in the ribs at this. Sekhmet just rolled his eyed and swatted Dais away. Venom continued, “Blowing stuff up is not an option, it’s a necessity.” She grinned evilly.

“Ooh! Me next!” Asa replied cheerfully, “I am also from America. My name is Asa and I’m nineteen. I like clubbing, causing chaos, and taking pictures with my nifty camera,” she pulled a camera out of the pocket of her shorts for all to see and winked. “It’d be best to not ever try to piss me off…this sucker’s good for blackmail.”

Crimson spoke up next. “The name’s Crimson. You can call me Crimson or Crim, whatever you feel most comfy with. I am eighteen and also live in America. I run several websites, enjoy eating at Taco Bell, like shopping, and I also like to dance. Beware the teeth of Mr. Prongs.” She laughed and playfully poked Purple with the spork. Purple promptly yelped.

Rubbing the spot where Crimson had jabbed Mr. Prongs in her, Purple began. “Jeez that hurt.” She whacked Crimson on the shoulder with her free hand, “Anyway, my name is Purple, and yes you guessed it – I am from America as well. I am seventeen. My interests include reading, hiking, and swimming. I love snowy weather and hate boy bands. As you can pretty much tell, I am the sensible one out of the four of us.” Crimson didn’t like that comment and prodded Purple with Mr. Prongs again. “Ow! Sheesh!” came Purple’s reply, prompted by the jab.

“I’m sensible!” Crimson retorted.

“Notice how the youngest is the one who helped get them all here.” Kayura said to Cale, “Surely the Ancient One saw something in her that was void in all the others.”

Purple heard Kayura and grinned while Asa, Venom, and Crimson groaned.

“Yeah right…I know for a fact that the girls that were sent where the Ronins live are much younger than Purple.” Crimson said.

Don’t give any of them caffeine and things will remain pleasant.” Purple stated.

“Hey now!” Asa exclaimed, “Don’t deny me my Sunkist!”

Venom snickered, “Asa without Sunkist is like a surfer without his board.”

“Asa without Sunkist is scary.” Crimson added.

Venom thought for a second then she grinned, “You know Asa…now we truly are Dynasty Chicks.”

“Oh cool!” The two girls squealed and did a little happy dance.

Crimson looked around, “So…what now?”

Purple shrugged, “Just hang out I guess. And perhaps…a tour?” She looked questioningly at Kayura.

“Sure, why not.” Kayura answered, “From the looks of things you all will be around for a while so it won’t hurt to get to know your way around the place.”

Crimson grinned, “Alright! This is way awesome! Girls, no one is gonna believe we are actually here in the Dynasty!”

“That sucks.” Asa said.

“It’s their loss though.” Venom stated, “We’re here and they aren’t!” She smirked, “Doesn’t that make you feel special?”

Purple smiled, “Ohhh yeah.” She latched onto Cale’s arm, “So…Cale, shall the tour begin?”

Kayura noticed Cale’s slight uneasiness and grinned inwardly, she’d never seen him react that way to a girl before, “I say let’s start then. Everyone follow me!”

As they all began to walk into the distant horizon, Asa began singing a little tune, “Come to me! Come to me! Come! Come! Come to me! My little butterfly!”

Crimson, Venom, and Purple joined in, singing the chorus, “Aiiiiiiiie! Aiiiiiiiie! Aiiiiiiie! Where’s my Samurai? Aiiiiiiie! Aiiiiiie! Aiiiiiie! My little butterfly! Aiiiiiie! Aiiiiie! Aiiiiiie! Where’s my Samurai?”

“I’ve been searching for a man! All across Japan! Just to find…to find my Samurai!” Purple sang, barely being able to control her giggles.

Crimson crooned the second verse, “Someone who is strong, but still a little shy! Yes I need, I need my Samurai!”

Venom and Purple came in at the third verse, “Aiiiiiie! I’m your little butterfly! Green, white, and blue like the colors in the sky! Aiiiiie! I’m your little butterfly! Green, white, and blue like the colors in the sky!”

All four began the chorus again, “Aiiiiiiiie! Aiiiiiiie! Aiiiiiiiiie! My little butterfly! Aiiiiie! Aiiiiiiiiie! Aiiiiiie! Where’s my Samurai?”

“I’ve been searching in the woods! And high up on the hills! Just to find…to find my Samurai!” Venom sang, grinning at Sekhmet.

The four girls burst into giggles and merrily began their tour of the Dynasty. And so begins the journey of the Dynasty Chicks of the Ronin Mania Mailing List…

Continued in next chapter...