A/N: Here it is! The final part of the Season 1 HTTZQ OVA Series

Now for the conclusion of the League of Extraordinary Fairies.

Review Time First!

Celestia's Paladin: As I've said, its rated M for general shenanigans. =) The OVAs are designed to be more on the humorous, warm design, while remaining loyal to the normal plot line. Well, as loyal as a slightly insane Kerrigan and completely outrageous quests across Halkeginia can be.

DaLintyMan: I put that there to say that Kerrigan brought some designs of Terran weapons with her and the Swarm. The new Zerg strains could be easily explained by the gene bank that was found in Season 1, although don't expect many new Terran weapons of war.

Aries50 (Guest): Saito WILL appear somewhere in the story, that I can promise you all, as well as a Male Ghost character in the near future. Still working on finding a suitable character for the role however.

Dawn

"Is everyone ready?"

The Ghost Acolytes and Master all switched into Ghost uniforms and loaded up on weapons and supplies before heading out on three different Vultures, each piloted by Kerrigan, Louise, and Siesta respectively.

All the Ghosts carried the AGR-14 Gauss Rifle, and carried various other supplies and munitions. Siesta had become intimately knowledgeable about every part of the rifle, and was giving Jessica pointers to both hold and put the rifle together. Jessica had yet to even hold a gun, let alone actually fire one, so giving said pointers was more or less unneeded. Kerrigan on the other hand carried the venerable C-10 Canister Rifle, modified heavily into a battle rifle, rather than the small cannon the weapon used to be built like.

Louise packed up her wand and her mantle around her, while she carried the same loadout the rest of the Ghosts carried, she also carried the Royal Permit with them, giving them wide authority to act independently within the Kingdom.

In order to keep everyone who couldn't handle the ride with someone who was actually experienced, Kerrigan assigned Louise to drive with Montmorency who was petrified of the hover bikes once they turned on. Jessica still hadn't recovered totally from her wild ride with Kerrigan the day before, and rode with Siesta, who had been off joyriding on the Vulture on more than one occasion.

That assignment left Kerrigan with Guiche, whom she hogtied and threw into the back cargo compartment, rather than have him groping her and throwing both off the road. Montmorency gave a look of shock as Kerrigan closed the compartment hatch on Guiche's head and locked it in place. "Can he breathe in there Kerrigan?!"

"Of course, I left an air hole!" (Said air hole was facing down and back, giving the illusion of terrifying speed to the occupant).

Without further delay the Vulture wolf pack went south, towards the Gallian border, sticking to side roads and going off-road to avoid traffic and bandit patrols. Those stupid enough to attack the Vultures ended up nothing more than chunks of flesh and detritus across the ground and anything else nearby.

15 Minutes Later

The group took a break from riding and found a small secluded meadow to stop, use the bathroom and regain the sensation just about everywhere on your body from all the shaking and vibrating the Vulture tended to put out.

Montmorency and Guiche were the worst for wear though, Montmorency was shaking uncontrollably, not just from the adrenaline rush of being stuck on a small rocket ship, but the unusual sensations from said vehicle really messed up her physically. Jessica had to hold herself back from laughing seeing just how out of it Montmorency was, 'Guess someone can't handle the ride the Vulture gives.'

Guiche was actually physically hurt, his wrists and ankles were bloody from being tied up so tightly. His lack of visual perception within the cargo carrier had made him incredibly dizzy and disorientated, making even basic movement a chore, and potentially dangerous for him. 'Amazing, just fifteen minutes in the Vulture's cargo container and they guy looks like he had been bound for days. Could be a useful way to torture prisoners for information.'

"Alright Acolytes, it's time to try out your rifles, pull them out, and remember, do not point it at anyone you aren't willing to kill right then and there." The three Acolytes obeyed, and drew their AGR-14's, and continued to follow Kerrigan's instructions, as they were told how to unfold, load, and fire the weapon of the course of a few minutes. In near moments, both of the non-Ghosts came to watch as the Acolytes began to fire single shots from the scaled down Gauss rifles, taking huge chunks out of several boulders that were conveniently placed a hundred meters downrange.

"Okay girls, pretty good, reload, and switch to fully automatic, fire when ready." The recoil surprised them all, the rifle began bucking wildly, losing all its accuracy nearly instantly.

"The lesson is quite simple my apprentices, single shot and burst fire with an automatic weapon is the only way to control it properly, especially at range. Remain disciplined with your weapon in the field, and you may just get to see your home town again. Alright, pack it up, all of you. We're going back on the Vultures and finishing the trip before nightfall, let's go!"

Groans escaped both Montmorency and Guiche, and were promptly silenced by a death glare from Kerrigan.

"I don't take no guff!"

Tarbes-Starport

Elliot was pleased with his recent completion of the Starport, so much so, he actually cracked open a bottle of Tarbeisan wine that had been sitting in the temple ever since he arrived in Halkeginia and built the temple itself.

He had already begun building orders for a few scattered ships, including a drop ship for transport and two new Viking-class attack vehicles. He was glad he had installed so many support facilities around the shipyard itself, machine shops, armories, even a dedicated Engineering Bay for maintaining the manufacturing equipment on site.

He had also been able to build three dry docks for building capital ships of just about any size the country would need. He made them the largest he could simply for the build options, he could build basic dropships or (with the proper amount of materials and manpower) a full sized Gorgon-class Battlecruiser. The Erebus had told him in advance that such shipyards may be necessary for the future, so building said ships wasn't completely unlikely.

Given the size the Henrietta-class was supposed to be, he could manufacture three different hulls in a single dry-dock if needed to save space. He was also issued Drones to perform maintenance when he himself could not do so. They were under the control of a dedicated Erebus that had been sent by Umbra to keep tabs on construction.

In any case, Elliot was glad to sit back and enjoy his work, 'This has been tough, but so rewarding. I wonder what my parents would've thought of my actions.'

Elliot's wife came at sat next to him and his SCV, "Well honey, you certainly have impressed me. Who would've thought you could've gotten the whole Starport and shipyard put together so quickly." Elliot smiled; she always had kind words for him and their children, even in times of strife.

"The war is coming gorgeous, and I may be called upon to protect my home once again. I'm just making sure that if I don't return, there are enough facilities here to keep the war going, as well as the country moving."

She wrapped herself in his embrace, and kissed him, "Let's just drink and enjoy this beautiful night together, the war can wait for one night."

Elliot smiled, "Yes ma'am."

Orleans Estate-Gallia

That Same Time

Kirche was simply stunned after hearing Tabitha's heart-wrenching tale of loss, sacrifice, and abuse. Her father murdered, her mother poisoned, and she was exiled and sent on missions that would eventually get her killed. Most horrifying of all, Tabitha's name was actually just an alias for Charlotte de Gallia, a long missing Princess of Gallia

'My best friend, is the heir to the Throne of Gallia? Little Tabitha was supposed to be Queen?'

She found herself contemplating this as Tabitha walked back into the room, "Kirche, mission, stay here tonight."

"No you don't Tabitha, I'm coming with you, and nothing you say will change my mind. I don't want you to be alone."

'You should never be alone again, not after what's happened to you.'

Tabitha was about to fight Kirche, and simply stopped caring, "Fine. We leave once it gets dark."

Lagdorian Lake

Dusk

The group had arrived mostly intact and began unpacking their gear and supplies for their stay overnight. First however, they had to speak to the Water Elemental that lived in the lake itself.

Kerrigan scowled, "Do your thing Montmorency, we're burning daylight here."

Montmorency rolled her eyes and walked to the shoreline; she pricked her finger and drew a drop of blood. She took the drop and put it on her familiar Robin's head, "Go into the lake, the water spirit should appear as it has a contract with me."

RIBBIT!

Robin jumped into the Lake with a small splash, and in a few moments the Water Spirit of Lagdorian Lake appeared, emulating a naked Montmorency, which Kerrigan found amusing.

"Speak Lonesome One."

"I'm glad you remember me Water Spirit, I must ask you a favor, I need to have a piece of your body."

"Request denied."

Kerrigan stepped forward, "Please specify your reasons Water Spirit."

Montmorency's eyes widened, "What are you doing Kerrigan?!"

"You dare raise your voice to me mortal?"

Kerrigan smiled, and activated her power, "What makes you think I am a mere mortal Elemental?"

The Elemental found itself pausing, grabbing the attention of Montmorency and Guiche, "What are you doing Kerrigan? Seriously and what are you talking about?"

Kerrigan snapped to Montmorency, "Be silent child, this is where the big girls play." Montmorency was actually terrified, seeing Kerrigan partially transformed; with her eyes glowing and voice booming she was merely steps from incontinence. Guiche was enamored and began to run towards Kerrigan, arms extended. He was shocked to be smacked by her now extended wings, and held down to the ground. Kerrigan gave a freakish scowl to him, "Down Boy."

Kerrigan turned back to the Elemental, "You know you cannot beat me in your current state, not with my power as potent as it is. I respect an immortal spirit when I see one however, and I am willing to make a trade for one piece of your body."

"And if I should refuse?"

"Then I destroy your very soul and let you slowly wither away, political repercussions be damned."

"Very well, child of the Prophecy, I will parlay with you this once, though I doubt the Ancients will let such a transgression though."

Kerrigan grinned, "So the Prophecy rings even here in Halkeginia, the Ancients are long gone unfortunately, my kind destroyed them all."

Everyone watching Kerrigan's exchange with the Water Spirit with increased interest, confusion, and downright horror. The Zerg destroyed the Ancients? Who were the Ancients anyways?

"This is my condition Child of the Prophecy; there have been several attacks lately against myself and others like me here in Lake Lagdorian. I know not why they attack us, but I know another group will come tonight."

Kerrigan smiled, "A pleasure doing business with you Elemental, may we see each other again someday."

"Indeed."

The water spirit retreated into the Lake and left everyone staring at Kerrigan, leaving Montmorency asking, "How exactly can someone who is essentially human intimidate an immortal Elemental spirit?!"

Kerrigan smiled, "The exact reason would make your brain melt, but let's just say that other nigh-immortals were destroyed by my kind, and that Elemental wouldn't have been a challenge to me. Even if I am only a small fraction of my original strength."

All of them looked in sheer disbelief, "How strong were you exactly Sarah?"

Kerrigan let a disturbing, smile grow across her face, "A woman must keep SOME secrets girls, let's hide the Vultures and get our systems checked out. Ghosts, get your cloaks ready, tonight, we hunt!"

Night-Time

Kerrigan found herself in the brush with her C-10M series Canister Rifle looking onto one of the main roads to Lake Lagdorian.

The C-10M Canister Rifle was Kerrigan's own, highly customized variant of her old Ghost armament. It came with all the functionality the original had; a long distance 90x magnification day/night scope with thermal, and even a short range X-Ray scanner for peering through bulkheads and walls. Its original magazine and firing pin configuration was reversed, turning the weapon into a shorter; more compact 'Bullpup' design to allow better function in tight spaces.

It also retains the ability to fire Lockdown rockets and various grenades, from a pump action receiver on the underside of the weapon, and a second barrel that could be exchanged to give the Ghost any kind of caliber round for any mission type. She could switch between the standard 8mm Gauss rounds that the AGR-14's and C-14's used; or as she preferred to do, use Old Earth caliber rounds instead.

The large variety of ammunition and caliber types made changing mission type extremely easy; the old NATO 7.62x51mm cartridge (easily produced at the Armory with state of the art metals and propellants), was an extremely effective cartridge on non-armored targets that she found on Halkeginia. If she wanted to reach out and touch someone though, she could switch to either the massive 12.7x99mm NATO (.50BMG), which with newer materials could punch through power armor in certain places, or the hulls of light vehicles, and windscreens. In addition, Elliot had been working on a shorter ranged version to take down infantry specifically, an old Earth design called the Beowulf. If she wanted something a little more precise, the 8.6x70mm Magnum (.338 Lapua Magnum) cartridge gave her similar power, with less kick and far greater control.

The new rifle even had the ability to function in multiple roles, from a battle/sniper rifle, into a standard assault rifle, and with some modifications, as a variable caliber LMG platform. Kerrigan instead opted for a battle rifle role, using the Lapua cartridge, given the relatively wide open terrain and open sight lines making a job as a marksman ridiculously easy for her. She engaged the thermal scope, along with a new improvement, a long distance microphone to pick up distant sounds and even voices. Kerrigan could see this weapon being adopted by the Tristain Ghost Program once it got started; there were even plans for magical detectors as well.

'Elliot really has outdone himself this time, this rifle is downright fantastic. I know Confederate and Dominion Ghosts had good equipment, but this would even surpass the gear their best Operatives would use.' Kerrigan couldn't help but smile, 'Not even Nova could imagine holding this fine piece of carbon fiber ass.'

Kerrigan had her momentary firearms fantasy interrupted by the sound of footsteps coming from the distance.

'Everyone, get ready, I hear someone, or maybe a few people approaching from the Southern road.'

Kerrigan felt three acknowledgements as she closed her combat visor, the OLED display showing her squad's positions on the road around them. Only Jessica had stayed with Kerrigan, with the other two taking other positions around the lake front, holding other potential entry points.

The South road made the most sense anyways, the family on the Tristain side of the border was Montmorency's own, and a few others who had no interest in seeing the water spirit hurt or removed from the Lake itself. They would've also pursued a diplomatic route with the Elementals, as Montmorency herself had said, 'How exactly could a human intimidate an immortal Elemental spirit?'

Kerrigan smiled at the thought, Montmorency would no longer look down on Kerrigan after this. Guiche on the other hand, had some serious atonement to complete before Kerrigan would even look at him again. He had combat duty coming up anyways, so he would be out of her hair soon enough.

Kerrigan spotted movement coming from over the hill, some 400 meters downrange; she zoomed in onto two cloaked figures walking with a serious sense of purpose. One was tall and full figured, 'Female most likely, well built too.' The second was far shorter and seemed to hold hidden emotions or feelings; she was leading, with a staff in her arms, 'Female maybe, given the petite stature.'

Kerrigan couldn't help but feel that she knew them from somewhere, but wasn't going to let her Squad know that, lest it make them think twice about engaging them, should they be actually hostile. 'Squad, two cloaked targets approaching from Southern road, both appear female and experienced mages. One is holding a staff, presumably an air mage.' Kerrigan felt three acknowledgements, and her team moved into reserve positions behind Kerrigan.

She listened in as one began to speak, "Are you going to tell me exactly what happened back there?"

"Why?"

'Damn, the voices are too distorted by the distance, and I can't seem to read their minds either.'

"Why do we have to kill the Water Spirit?"

'I have confirmation they are going for the Water Spirit, fall back to ambush position, load weapons for lethal force. Activate cloaking devices now, but stay out of the moonlight. The light waves will distort the air around you.'

"Time for us to get ready Jessica," Kerrigan smiled and held the young Acolyte's shoulder. Jessica was shaking a little bit, the weapon in her hand clattering about, "Jessica, you need to calm down and focus on breathing. You aren't alone, you have me and the others watching your back, just stay with me and you'll be fine."

Jessica nervously nodded, "Thanks Sarah, how to I turn this thing on again?"

Kerrigan smiled, she placed the visor down onto Jessica's eyes and pressed a button on the left side of them, engaging her cloak.

"Way cool, lead on Sarah."

Kirche Von Zerbst was annoyed, to put it bluntly, at the sheer indifference Tabitha was giving towards her requests for more information, or even simple clarification on what Tabitha's butler had told her about her past.

'I still don't believe she has been through so much, and to think I have had it bad. The only person who may have had it worse was Kerrigan, and even I don't know half of what has happened to her. Only Louise and the other Ghosts know exactly.'

Tabitha stopped walking briefly and kneeled, "What is it Tabitha?"

"The grass, it's been flattened, by a pressure wave. Someone has been here recently, watching us right now."

Kirche was stunned, she had to be pointed to where the distortion was, 'How did she pick that up?!'

"Get ready."

Kerrigan swore, 'How did she pick that up?!'

Kerrigan only picked up the last part of the statement, but it was enough to realize they weren't dealing with an amateur, but a skilled soldier and tracker.

'Girls, check your cloaking devices and make sure your weapons are loaded, we'll be having guests momentarily.' Three acknowledgements came through the link, as Kerrigan turned off her safety, and loaded her under mounted canister launcher with a high power stun grenade, followed by two high explosive grenades, should they be needed.

The pair of mages made their way slowly up to the Lake, now with their magic foci at the ready. Louise raised her rifle and pointed for the tall one's midsection before taking one wrong step.

-CRACK-

The petite mage turned, and spoke, 'Icicle storm!'

A set of massive sharpened ice blades emerged and blasted towards Louise's last position as one cut her visor link, disabling her cloaking. Louise dove to the side as Siesta opened fire with her AGR-14, until she was suppressed by the taller mage's fireball coming straight at her. Siesta was able to shield both herself and Louise with a Psionic bubble before the inferno hit them. The team was put on the defensive instantly, with half their team now unable to fire back. Kerrigan fired her canister launcher, sending a 30mm flash bang into the pair's midst, detonating in a massive concussive blast, knocking the pair down.

'I need these two alive!'

Kerrigan threw her C-10 aside, grabbed her combat knife, and while Jessica sent wild shots towards the group Kerrigan blinked in and gave a psionic bolt to the tall one's back, sending her flying into the dirt, missing her wand. Siesta ran to the taller one as she walked up, and both began grappling with one another for both her gauss rifle and the mage's wand. The petite one dodged a heavy kick coming from Kerrigan, and parried, hitting the Ghost in the chest with the staff's bottom. Kerrigan was shocked by the heavy impact and was stunned for only a moment, before getting a smack across the side of her head with the top of the staff. That blow actually disoriented Kerrigan and forced her to blink backwards to avoid a third strike.

'This one isn't half bad, enough games for today though.'

Kerrigan recovered instantly and sent a Psi Storm into the little mage, who actually used her magic foci as a way of dispersing the impact of the lightning blast. She noticed that the little one was visibly weakening from the constant assault, both exhaustion and what appeared to be boils and burns growing on her arms; it was that moment she made her move. Kerrigan kept the pulse up for an additional two seconds before leaving a Mirage and blinking behind Tabitha and delivering a powerful four finger strike to the base of her neck.

Tabitha's vision blasted into stars as her entire nervous system was given the physical equivalent of an overcharged Tazer, sending her straight into the ground.

Louise saw the younger mage fall and charged in to help Kerrigan deal with her and found herself being sent flying by a fireball from the taller mage which had gotten her wand back, before the taller one was smashed across the face with the AGR-14's stock by Siesta, "Enough play already."

Kerrigan wasted no time by pinning her to the ground and tossing her staff away, while Tabitha had regained enough mental focus to flip Kerrigan onto her back and start pummeling at her before being knocked back by a near impact from one of Louise's Psionic Lashes.

Louise was about to send the Lash through the young mage's face when she saw her face, "TABITHA?!"

Siesta called back in a Marco-Polo fashion, "KIRCHE?!"

30 Minutes Later

Tabitha found herself dazed, her vision blurred and her entire body seemed to be paralyzed, unable to move. 'Am I paralyzed?' A sharp pain in her back answered her question as it went down her spine and across her extremities.

As her vision returned she saw Kerrigan grinning from ear-to ear, "Rise and shine sleeping beauty."

"Why are you here?"

Kerrigan smiled, "We are here to visit the water spirit, specifically to get a piece of her for an antidote potion. I was able to intimidate it into making a deal with me, it involved stopping you, or whoever was attacking her."

Tabitha closed her eyes for a moment, "Antidote?"

"Love potion fiasco Tabitha, you want to see Guiche even more clichéd and over-bearing then he usually is?"

Kerrigan swore she saw a small smile appear on Tabitha's face, "No."

"Didn't think so, you and Kirche are pretty beat up from our little skirmish though, so we are going to visit the Water Spirit and collect. I suggest you let us call for a Medical Dropship to come pick you up and get you fixed up."

"Home nearby," Tabitha began to sit up but a massive pain wave shot through her body, sending her back to the ground with a noticeable -THUD- which earned a squeal of pain from the little mage. "How bad?"

"You're lucky to be alive, cracked collarbone, burns across your hands, and a slight concussion. The fact that you are alive however was something that I intended that from the beginning. I need information you see, about why someone in Gallia would want the Water Spirit dead. Care to elaborate for me Tabitha?"

Tabitha turned away, Kerrigan's eyes narrowed, "Tabitha, you know I will get my information eventually, all I ask is for the essentials."

Tabitha relaxed, "Family asked me to kill water Spirit, Lake is too high, damaging property."

Kerrigan nodded, "All I needed to know, I'll leave you and Kirche here with Siesta and Jessica while I go sort this out with the Spirit."

"Immortal, you are mortal."

Kerrigan couldn't help but sneer, "I wouldn't worry too much about that."

"Water Spirit, we meet again."

"Were you successful Child of the Prophecy?"

"I was, the mages only wish for the water level to fall to limit property damage. May I ask why you are doing so?"

"Since you asked, I will answer. A precious artifact was stolen from me recently, a powerful ancient magic artifact that has the power to bend wills and bring the dead back to life."

Kerrigan's eyes widened at that, but also at what she heard from Montmorency, "I think I've heard of it, The Ring of Andvari I believe. I thought it was a powerful water magic ring though."

"Who was this thief Water Spirit?"

"A man named Cromwell."

Kerrigan frowned, "I can look for this ring Water Spirit, but I cannot be sure when it will be returned to you. We know of this Cromwell, but he was captured and killed himself in prison. The Ring of Andvari was not on him, but I believe it may be in the possession of his fellow conspirators."

"Time is irrelevant Child of the Prophecy. I am Immortal, remember?"

Kerrigan smirked, "An attempt at humor Water Spirit?"

"No, saying I enjoy the sight of humans on their knees is an attempt at humor." Montmorency paled at that pitiful attempt at humor.

Kerrigan's smirk grew even larger, "Very well then, I will retrieve this ring and you will lower the water level starting now. No time limit is in place, but the sooner the better?"

"Correct, good day to you." The Water Spirit withdrew into the water and vanished.

Kerrigan sighed, "Time for us to call for an extraction."

A/N: I'm afraid that is all for Season 1's OVA, The League of Extraordinary Fairies. Now, for your final (and rather cryptic) teaser snippet!

"The simulation is called Scenario A11-X93, though everyone back home called it 'Nukes Away.'"

What does it mean? Find out when Season two Premieres!

Hail to the (Zero) Queen: Assault on Albion premieres on May 1st, 2013. BE THERE! Looking for at least one person to beta read my first chapter for Season 2! PM me and I'll decide who I can trust with this. =)

Review Time!

DaLintyMan: That is indeed the question, but time will tell.

Meow: XD? Lolz

BlackholeLord: I will leave a note on all HttZQ stories when Season 2 Premieres!