Sailor Moon: The Return of the Guardian of the Force 1 – By DS Wynne
Disclaimer: "Sailor Moon", "Star Wars" and other genres belong to their respective owners.
Note: This is a cross-over story.
Special note: This story takes place between "Sailor Moon: Guardian of the Force" and "Sailor Moon: The Rabbit, the Monkey and the Dragon". Also, for those who want to know if Usagi ("Sailor Moon") Tsukino had a long-time companion, well, you'll get to find out soon enough!
Author's note: Thank you for your reviews for "Sailor Moon: Guardian of the Force". It was a labor of love to do this particular Sailor Moon crossover. Anyway, I hope that you all like this particular setting. And for the record, I'll will the background will be based upon various elements from the many "Star Wars" comics published by Dark Horse, but the primary source of inspiration will be the "New Jedi Order" series. Enjoy!
Part 1: "Call to Arms"
It has been twenty years since the beginning of the fall of the Galactic Empire. During that time, the new "Galactic Republic" had to deal with not only reforming old alliances, but also with the remnants of the Empire. As a result of this chaos, a series of wars have occurred. As a result of this, Jedi Master Anakin Skywalker was forced to resume his "Darth Vader" persona in order to combat the machinations of Grand Moff Tarken and his forces, not to mention the problems caused by the clone of Emperor Palpatine and his Sith Acolytes. The end result was that Anakin/Vader would become Emperor of the galaxy within a constitutional monarchy, leaving the power in the hands of the dully elected Supreme Chancellor and the Galactic Senate; Padme Amidala would be Anakin's "voice" as Senator. And while many in the know did not like this arrangement, particularly Jedi Master Luke Skywalker, thanks to the fact that part of this arrangement meant that his long-time love, Mara Jade (Emperor Palpatine's "Hand"), would "officially" be Lord Vader's Sith Apprentice (as "Darth Midori"), it at least allowed peace between the Rebel Alliance and Empire. Unfortunately, just as the New Republic is finally able to "breath", a new threat arrived to the galaxy, in the form of the techno-phobic race known as the "Yuuzhan Vong", who were immune to many aspects of the Force. The YuuzThus far, devastating loses have forced the Galactic Republic to move its seat of power to the Emperor's secondary capital of Byss (military operations would be centered on Cal Kalahari). Thankfully, however, the revised "Galactic Defense Force" has been able to stem the tides of further encroachment, but for how long, no one knows. And it is on this basis that Luke, after the capture of Emperor Vader, who defeated the Supreme Leader of the Yuuzhan Vong (as a means of giving his children time to escape their captivity) in a dual to the death, has decided to call for help…
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…
Byss.
Jedi Master Luke Skywalker was meditating in the palace's gardens. It was hard for Luke to believe that the late Emperor Palpatine appreciated anything "beautiful".
Luke?
Luke's thoughts were broken by a telepathic signal. He opened his eyes and turned his head to see his sister Chancellor Princess Leia Organa-Solo standing at the garden's entrance. Luke nodded his head, giving Leia permission to speak to him.
"How is mother?" Luke asked Leia. Luke was wearing his black outfit, and has done so for years. He should have changed his look, but for some reason he felt comfortable with this darker reflection of his thoughts.
Leia dismissed her Noghri body guard, who then stood at the entrance. The Noghri were a predatory species that were duped into serving the will of the old Empire, after Darth Vader had "saved" their species from utter ruin, when a Star Destroyer had crashed on their homeworld. However, even after the true cause was known, partially thanks to Leia revealing the truth behind Vader's deception, it was Vader himself who sought redemption for what he had done to put the Noghri into a state of servitude. He did so when he defeated both the clone of Emperor Palpatine and Grand Moff Thrawn in a key battle that meant both of their destruction. Weakened, Vader allowed himself to be judged by the matriarch of the Noghri. This act of humility redeemed their "Dark Lord" in their eyes, and thus allowed them to serve Royal Family with honor. And while Leia did not like this, she has long since accepted her role as "Lady Vader". Thus, the Noghri have pledged their services to the Skywalker clan.
"Penny for your thoughts?" Leia asked, as she sat down. She was, herself, a trained Jedi Master, but focused her Art in diplomacy. Leia was also groomed to succeed Supreme Chancellor Mon Mothma as "Supreme Chancellor", which has since become a sticking point with some worlds, since many of them feared the idea of one family having major influence in the executive and legislative branches.
"I believe that there is a way to end this war sooner," Luke said. "But, in order to work, I will need a distraction for the Yuuzhan Vong."
"What…kind of distraction?"
"I think we need to contact…'The Onitoyota of Desserts'."
Leia's eyes widened.
"That's insane! No one, I mean NO ONE will survive her…presence."
"Leia, Usagi's not THAT bad."
"Okay, she's not, but you got to admit that her methods are…insane."
"And that's the beauty of it. Usagi is the one person that not even Palpatine could anticipate. And she helped to bring back are family together."
"True, I guess…"
"And we owe her lives."
"Just because Usagi was our surrogate mother, that doesn't mean a thing-"
"Actually, it does," said a voice.
The twins turns to see their mother Senator Padme Amidala, the representative of the Galactic Royal Court, enters the gardens from the palace. Since the fall of Coruscant, and the subsequent capture of her husband, Padme has taken a leave of absence to be with her children and grand-children. And ever since she was released from stasis twenty years ago, Padme has been aging gracefully.
"Mother, are you well?" Leia asked.
"I'm fine. I…just wanted to get some fresh air," Padme replies, as she sits down on the stone bench.
"Mother, will free Dad," Luke said. "Mara and the Noghri are scouring the underground for the clues of his locations."
"I know. But I can't help but wondering why you, Leia, are so faithless in Usagi's abilities."
"It's just that, well, I…I still sometimes feel betrayed by her omission of the truth about you and Dad."
Padme places a gentle hand on her daughter's left shoulder.
"Leia, if it hadn't been for Usagi, Palpatine would still be alive."
"You have a point there…"
"Leia," Luke began. "I'm glad that you are here. I want you to talk to Jaina Solo about retrieving Usagi."
"But how?" Leia replied "Usagi could be everywhere!"
Luke brought out a small, metallic cylinder. It had a smooth surface, and a port node on one end, and a red button on the other.
"It's a transponder, designed to not only locate Usagi's whereabouts, but also it will create a hyper-space link between the user's location and her location."
"Luke, why didn't you use this before?" Padme asked.
Luke sighed.
"I did use it because I wanted us to have a chance to forge our own destinies. But with what's going on, especially what happened to Chewbacca…"
Leia and Padme understood. Luke wanted a chance to shine from under his teacher's influences.
"Well, I'll talk to Jaina," Leia said, as she accepted the transponder. "She won't like being removed from the action at this point."
"If she is successful, then it will all be worth it."
Spring 2005 CE, Earth: Juuban District, Tokyo, Japan (Main Temporal Nexus).
BRRRRRIIIIINNNNGGGG!
BAM!
As Ami ("Sailor Mercury") Mizuno removed her fist from the smashed alarm clock, she wondered why she and her roommate Beatrix Kiddo had to party most of the night. Sure, she was glad that she had gotten that transfer to work at the Rantsu Foundation's sister organization, the Phoenix Foundation, in America, but did she had to get her to drink all that sake in one sitting? Sure, she was old enough to drink, but she was never much of a drinker to begin with.
Then, she realized something.
"AH! I'm late!"
About five minutes later, Ami, dressed in her jogging gear, met up with her training partner in Juuban Park.
"Wow," Usagi ("Sailor Moon") Tsukino said, as she did her stretches. "And I thought that I was the late one."
"Very funny, Usagi," Ami said, as she began her stretches. Every first Saturday, the two get together to discuss their agenda for that month. Most times, the two use that time to training together. Sometimes, they discuss "Jedi Order" business. Even though the Dark Jedi William "Bill" Caine is dead, he left a lasting legacy that has been a problem from time to time. Just last month, Usagi and Ami had to a Dark Jedi, one of Bill's students, who was using a machine that literally sucked the life force from people (so that it can be used to extend the lives of the very rich). The culprit typically used children for the grisly operation, which was why Usagi and Ami, as Jedi Knights, stepped into the situation to remedy it. And, unfortunately, Bill had trained a lot of people over the years, and it remains seen if either Usagi or Ami can track them all. On the plus side, they were able to convince a few of Bill's students to turn away from the Darkside peacefully, prompting Usagi to wonder if it is time to a chapter of the Jedi Academy on Earth. And speaking of which…
"Ami, how would you like to go on a little trip?" Usagi asked, as she and Ami jogged through the park.
"Usagi, Finals are coming up, and that internship in America will start after graduation."
"I know that, which is why you can do this one."
Ami stopped.
"Come again."
"Actually, it involves time travel."
"I guess that makes sense," Ami replied dryly. "Let me guess. It involves some sort of temporal paradox that I have to unravel or fulfill."
"Bingo."
"No way. If I learned anything, it's that nature will 'correct' itself."
"Ami, it involves Han Solo."
Now, Ami turned to pay attention. On Earth, her adventures (sans her presence) in that far off galaxy had been recreated in film. Thanks to Usagi, the Moon Princess had inspired a young film student from the University of Southern California to create a "space opera" called "Star Wars", the same way she had inspired a television writer to create the television show (and their sequels) "Star Trek". In fact, Usagi (as the immortal time traveler "Lady Usashinko Rantsu") has been inspiring the entertainment field for decades, as a way of making money for her operations. Or just to give a leg up for a struggling artist of some sort. At any rate, Ami did understand why her adventures were not depicted, since it would have raised too many red flags amongst the conspiracy theorist community.
"What happened to Han?"
"You've been reading that "New Jedi Order" series, right?"
"I have, actually," Ami replied. As soon as she had returned home, she took to reading the Star Wars books like fish to water. Han Solo had raised her when she had been reincarnated, thanks to Usagi (again), on Corellia. And since going home, she wondered about the fate of her "Big Brother". She was happy that Han and Leia had finally had gotten together, and had kids.
"Well, you do know that those are the censored version, right?"
"Yeah. I always wondered about that."
"Well, the real reason is that you have to be involved in the events, and it must go off without a hitch."
"So I shouldn't read those books for fear of contaminating the time lime with a preconceived notion."
"Now you get it. However, I have asked Setsuna to put you in a position where your mission can begin. You'll run into my younger version, and then go from there."
"Sigh. I guess I shouldn't expect life to get any easier."
"To quote an old friend of mine, 'Easy, is not the way of the Jedi'."
2379 CE, Qo'noS: Hall of Warriors (Possible Temporal Nexus).
"Get up, dog!"
Starfleet Captain Ranma ("Magnificent Mask"/"Sailor Helios") Saotome simply smirked, as he got up from the mat. In spite of his age, his immortality, thanks to being both Sailor Moon's chief protector and a member of the famed "Sailor Scouts", he was as fit as he was back when he was a teenager. He knew that it has been a while since he didn't use his vast "ki" to enhance his natural abilities in a fight. Ranma also knew that his opponent was hoping that he wouldn't be able to fight just as well without the use of ki.
And that was a mistake on his opponent's assumption. Afterall, Ranma Saotome NEVER looses.
His Klingon opponent, thinking that victory was well in hand, charged forward. Ranma, having sharp eyes, waited until…
THERE!
"Urk!"
Ranma went forward and grabbed his opponent by the throat, jumped up slightly, and slammed him and himself down into the canvas. Hard.
BAM!
Of course, Ranma easily used his opponent to help break his fall, so he virtually felt nothing. There was nothing like a good old-fashioned "body slam" (this version was called "The Rock Bottom") to bring a smile on one's face.
"Uhhhhhh…"
"Yield?" Ranma asked. He wanted to finish this up before his ex-wife found out what he was up to.
"I yield…Sensei."
"Good. Thank you for the workout, Mr. Worf," Ranma said, as he helped his long-time friend up.
"It was an honor as always," the Starfleet officer replied. "I apologize for doubting your considerable capabilities."
"Hey, no need. We're 'family', afterall."
For the past ten years, the Klingon House "Rantsu" (meaning "wild moon") has enjoyed a special place among the Klingon Empire. First, it was the only House that was headed by non-Klingons, and, secondly, it was the only House that has recently been made into a Royal House by emperor known as Kahless the Unforgettable". As a result, this made both Ranma Saotome and Usagi Tsukino, Ranma's ex-wife, "Lord and Lady" respectively. When Ranma and Usagi adopted Worf and his brother Kurn into their House, originally to cover their sense of honor, they didn't realize that such a move would earn Worf an ambassadorship and Kurn a seat on the Klingon High Council. Later, on the behest of the mother of the half-human/half Klingon B'Lanna Torres, Usagi old shipmate from the Federation starship Voyager, Usagi and Ranma would add B'Lanna's immediate family on the roster of the House of Rantsu. Originally, B'Lanna's mother was disowned from her own house because she had married a human. During a psychic encounter, while both Usagi and B'Lanna was on the Klingon Underworld's "barge of the dead", B'Lanna mother asked Usagi to accept her daughter into her House. At the time, a near-fatal accident involved both B'Lanna and her mother, coincidentally both near-fatalities, in spite of the distances between the two, occurred at the same time. Thankfully, Usagi had some pull with Hades, the god of the Underworld, who, as an anthromorphic deity, could call in some favors. When Miral, the child of B'Lanna and Voyager helm officer Tom Paris, was born, the Paris family was also made members of House Rantsu.
Now, on this day, all Houses, great and small, were gathered together for the annual "Day of Ascension", since Worf's brother Kurn was to receive a commendation for his work in the Breen-Klingon War. Ranma and Usagi's presence was to both support Kurn and to make sure that the Klingon's are not draconian in their demands for just compensation during the conflict. Besides, Ranma had to defend his title as a non-Klingon Batt'leth champion. Of course, it came a point where Emperor Kahless may have to retire the title to let Klingon's compete on a more even playing field.
"So, you're still thinking of resigning?" Ranma asked.
"Yes," Worf replied. "I've never made a good Ambassador, even though Chancellor Martok thinks otherwise."
"He made you one because of your military experience and connections to Starfleet, which is why Admiral Ross agreed with the decision."
"Perhaps. Maybe YOU can take my place?"
"I don't know. I'm more like you than like Usagi. Besides, she may want that role later on. Or not. Everything is in the air at this point."
"Yeah."
"Come! I'm sure Usagi want us back at the compound to get ready for the ceremony. You know how she is about that sort of thing."
At the Rantsu Compound…
"Where are they?"
"Calm down, Usagi. I'm sure that the guys will be back shortly."
While killing time, Tom Paris is playing a Vulcan game, while B'Lanna went shopping with their young daughter Miral. It was the couple's hope that Miral would grow up to be a well-balanced child with dual cultures.
"What are you doing?"
"Playing Kah'Tol. Tuvok gave us this game for our last wedding anniversary. You know that."
"I see."
Usagi took one look at the board game, and moved a game piece from one section of the board to another.
TING!
Tom looked stunned before remembering that Usagi lived on Vulcan for years, and that she and Tuvok played Kah'Tol on a regular basis.
"Looks like you're done. Come, you can help me by being my audience. I'm supposed to introduce Kurn's award at the ceremony, so I need some practice."
Sigh. "Alright. Lead on."
Meanwhile, just beyond the Klingon home world Q'onos' security screens, a lone ship is deposited out of a small wormhole. The ship then coasted to a safe orbit, so that its presence wouldn't alert the local authorities.
"R2, can you monitor the communication traffic? I need to get a handle on our position."
"BEEP-Beep-BE-RRR!"
Jaina Solo didn't like her assignment. She didn't KNOW this "Lady Usagi", nor did she like leaving her home while it was being assaulted by foreign power. Yet, she knew that she owed her mother and Uncle Luke too much to not listen to their counsel. So, taking Uncle Luke's old fighter and droid, Jaina used Usagi's device to journey to this new world. So far, so good.
"Okay, I'm coasting to a spot near the main city. I'm sure we'll find this Usagi lady Uncle Luke likes so much."
"Beep-BEEP-rrr-Beep!"
Meanwhile, at the Klingon Council Hall, Usagi, dressed in a Klingon ceremonial gown, is nervous about her speech. Of course, Ranma is not being helpful at all.
"Do you think I'll do okay?"
At the moment, Ranma is staring at Usagi's cleavage.
"Did you know that Klingon ceremonial gowns tend to be a bit "risqué"? Ranma asked playful?"
"Ranma, please, stop staring at my chest!"
"Okay, okay. You got to admit, you are looking good tonight."
"Well, depending on my mood, you might get more than a view," Usagi said, as she clasped Ranma's hand with her own.
For months, Ranma has been dating Usagi, thinking that after all this time he might have another shot at being with her. Both did admit to each other that they shouldn't be so serious about their relationship, especially since both were essentially immortal.
"I certainly can't wait."
"Usagi, you're on!" yelled B'Lanna, who couldn't stand her friends' public displays of affection.
"Yeah, and get a room next time," said Tom.
"You can do it, Auntie!" said Miral.
"Good luck, Usagi!" said Ranma.
"Mother does not need luck," said T'Sara, representing her father's interests on Vulcan, who had managed to make it to the ceremonies after all. She did wish that her sister Hoshiko could have made it to the ceremonies, but her duties with the Borg was keeping her preoccupied. "But…I suppose best wishes are in order."
"Thanks guys."
During the ceremony itself…
"…And even though Kurn can be sadistic…heartless…barbaric and cruel to his enemies, he epitomize what loyalty and trust means to the citizens of the Empire. Warriors all, I present you the new Vice-Chancellor…Kurn, of the House of Rantsu!"
"WooWooWooWooWooWooWooWooWooWoo!" the crowd roared.
"Thank you, My Lady, for that glowing introduction. In spite of your status as a weakling, I do appreciate your praise."
"Very touching, pup."
"All rise," Worf said, as everyone rose in the banquet hall, followed by the raising of the blood wine goblets.
"And now," began Chancellor Martok, "Do you, Son of Morg, of the House of Rantsu, swear to uphold the spirit of the Empire?"
"I do, Chacellor Martok."
"And do you, Son of Morg of the House of Rantsu," began Emperor Khaless, "swear to uphold the honor of the Empire?"
"I do, Chancellor Martok."
"Then I accept you as Vice-Chancellor."
"As do I," said Martok.
"And on behalf of the House of Rantsu," began Kurn, "I and my kin pledge are loyalty to your service."
Later, during the "after party" party, Usagi works the gathering at her home at the compound.
"This is good 'gagh'", Lady Usagi," said Chancellor Martok. "I would like to have the recipe."
"It's nothing to it," Usagi replied.
"Yeah, it's just a bunch of dead worms," Ranma interjected.
WAP!
"Well, it's true!"
"Anyway, I would like to discuss the post of Ambassadorship to Q'onos."
"Hey, I told you that I wasn't interested," said Ranma.
"Ranma, I just want you to diversify your portfolio. At least for a while."
"Ah, yes. That," Martok mused. "I'm sure that we'll find someone who isn't such a weakling."
"Hey!" Ranma fumed. "I'll have you know that I was an Ambassador to the Klingon Homeworld LONG before you were born!"
"So, it's cold feet then? Or are you TRULY getting old?"
"Grrrrr!"
Meanwhile, Jaina was skulking around the compound, trying to get a fix on her prey's position.
"R2, I'm going over the wall. Keep me informed on the sentry's position."
"BEEP-brrr!"
Why does she have to be here? Jaina thought. So far, she had avoided the locals, wearing only a cloak to cover her appearance. Deftly, she leaped over the wall…and right into a small pool.
SPLASH!
Unfortunately, it had predatory fish living in it.
"AHHHHH!"
Inside…
"I thought you were going to get rid of fishes, Usagi?" asked B'Lanna.
"Yeah, but I haven't had the time to find them a proper home. B'Tar! Go see who's here."
"Yes, ma'am."
Outside…
"Who would put something so dangerous here?" Janen said, as she shook with fright.
"Who are you worm?"
Jaina saw a squad of aliens barring weapons down on her. She didn't like her assignment, didn't like this planet, and now THIS.
"That's it. I'm kicking butt NOW!"
Snap! Hzzzzzzzzz…
Usagi felt something familiar…something she hasn't felt in years. Someone was using the Force.
"Excuse me, B'Lanna. There's something I have to attend to. And, please keep an eye on Ranma. I don't want to deal with another war with yet another House."
"I heard that!"
"I'll try, but my hands are full."
"I'm sure Miral will be okay."
"No, I'm talking about Tom."
"Oh."
Jaina sliced weapon after weapon with her lightsaber. Then, not wanting to hurt anyone too badly, began to pummel into her foes. Being understandably angry, she didn't sense the presence of another.
Hmmm, Usagi thought. I recognize those moves.
Being married to Ranma, at point in her life, Usagi had the benefit of learning eight out of the nine Forbidden Saotome Arts. Only their children learned all nine, since they would be his heirs. The one she was using, the Umisenken, rendered Usagi invisible. Of course, she knew other means to render herself invisible, but why spend the extra energy to do what takes very little effort?
As Usagi watched the fight, she felt the need to intervene…NOW.
"Ha! Think you guys are tough?" Jaina yelled. "Now, I got to find that witch-"
Then, Jaina felt a presence.
"Where are you?"
Jaina turned around wildly, trying to get a sense of where her foe was located. Nothing there.
"Gotta focus."
Slowly, Janen was able to center her attention on a spot. Then quickly, she struck…
SNAP! Hzzzzzz…
SWISH!
"Wha-?"
Then, Janen felt the heat of a lightsaber near her neck, just as she moved to block.
"In case you are wondering, I just gave a false invisible reading. I call it the 'Double Negative' technique. You focused on my echo, rather than me."
Jaina quickly slid out of her predicament and raised her lightsaber just in time to block a blow.
She's fast, Jaina thought
"Good recovery," Usagi quipped, before taking a ready stance.
The battle was on.
"Shouldn't we do something?" Tom asked, who, like the rest of the family, went out to check on Usagi. They were standing on the veranda while watching the battle take place.
"Nah, she'll be fine," Ranma replied. "Besides, this will give me a chance to see her fight using her light-sword."
"You mean you haven't before?"
"No. Not in an actual battle at least."
"Gentlemen," began T'Sara, "I've just been informed that a non-registered ship and mechanoid was found- what is Mother doing?"
"Dealing with an uninvited guest," Ranma replied, as he drank his blood wine. "Kami, this is good stuff. Hey, Worf! Pass me another round!"
"Yeah, me too!"
"You two are too much," B'Lanna said with annoyance. She hated when Tom wanted to go native, especially with Ranma being around. "Excuse me, but I'm going to check on Miral."
"You do that, hon," Tom said, as he playfully swatted his wife's rear.
"I'm going to remember that," B'Lanna said in a huff.
"Look's like you're gonna get it, now, Tom."
"Well, I haven't been getting IT for a while. So anything I get from her is appreciated."
"I heard that!"
Unbelievable! Jaina thought. She was pulling all stops, and this woman was not tiring at all. She even tried to use some of the more esoteric Jedi tricks, but each one was neutralized. She had just one more trick to play…
She's going to use a 'Force bolt', Usagi thought. I better play along…
Janen used a feint and raised her out-stretched palm…
ZZZAAAP!
The bolts of energy flew towards Usagi. Using her lightsaber as a conductor, she drew the energy away, and whipped it right back at her opponent. Jaina's eye's widened, as she desperately tried to catch it. Unknown to her, Usagi "peppered" the flow, thus increasing the force behind the energy bolt. Thus, when Jaina caught the bolt, it sent her straight back into the inner compound wall.
BAM!
With the wind knocked out of her, Jaina dropped her weapon. She then scrambled to get it back, but it flew into Usagi's hands.
"Oh, look. A souvenir," Usagi said, before throwing it to Ranma. "Dear, can you hold this for me?"
"Not a problem, Usako."
Usagi then turned off her own lightsaber, as she sauntered towards the fallen girl. T'Kor and the rest of his men managed to pick themselves up.
"My Lady, we are not worthy to serve your House."
"Don't worry about it. You don't know about this type of foe the way I do. Afterall, I, too, have been trained from the same Order that this one has come from. The fact that you were willing to fight such a foe means much to me."
"Thank you, My Lady."
"You and the others go and enjoy the party. I'll deal with her."
"I want my weapon back," Jaina said defiantly.
"You will, after you tell me why have you broken into my residence."
"Fine. I'm looking for this old woman named Usagi Ikuko Tsuus-Tetok. She was a friend of my uncle and my parents. Supposedly, she was an old friend of theirs who was some sort of Jedi Master."
"I see."
"You obviously are a Jedi, since you know how to fight with that 'saber of yours."
"Really? I could be a Sith, you know."
"I thought of that. But…I don't get that vibe from you."
"I see."
"Are you Usagi' grand-daughter or something? If you are, I would like to find her."
"Ah. Okay, if you really want me to find this 'Usagi', you have to close your eyes."
"I don't know if I can do that."
"If you are indeed a Jedi, you have to trust in your feelings."
Jaina admitted to herself that she wasn't willing to trust this strange girl. Nevertheless, if it meant a chance to find this legendary Jedi Master, then…
"Okay. But make it quick."
Once Jaina's eyes were closed, Usagi spun around. She moved so fast that no one could see her changing clothes. When she was done, Usagi stood in her traditional Jedi outfit, which consisted of a white body-suit (with matching boots), purple vest, black leather belt with a large gold belt buckle (with the symbol of the Jedi Order etched into it) and a flowing white clocked with a hood attached. It was more regal than her brown/tan Jedi outfit that she has worn back during her days during the Old Republic.
"How does she do that?" asked Tom.
"Ask your wife," Ranma replied. "She showed B'Lanna that trick before during their Voyager days."
"Oh, that's right. Admiral Janeway did authorized Usagi to show some of us how to disguise ourselves quickly and stuff for numerous missions."
"Well? I'm waiting."
"You may look, child."
Jaina opened her eyes. Without even trying, she could see that the Force was strong in Usagi.
"You!"
"Yes. I am Master Usagi Ikuko Tsuus-Tetok, the legendary 'Onitoyota of Desserts', and I am pleased to meet a fellow member of the Jedi Order…after so many years."
Jaina was speechless.
Suddenly, Usagi felt a disturbance.
"Everyone, get back-!"
A spatial rift was opening up. The Rantsu clans' Klingon retainers were more than ready use their weapons against the intruder.
A figure steps out of the rift, just as it seals itself up. The figure had a blue cloak with raised hood. The intruder then stops in front of Usagi and Jaina.
"Stranger, who are you?" Usagi asked.
The figure let down HER cloak revealing…
"Ami?"
Jedi Knight Ami Mizuno smiled.
"Lady Usagi Ikuko Tsuus-Tetok, I presume?" Ami asked.
Next time: "Reunion".