SMSTSS11: Hulkusagi Returns! – By DS Wynne

Disclaimer: R1/2, SM, ST, Marvel Comics and the other genres belong to their respective owners.

Note: This is a limited, multi-genre story that ties into the "Incredible Hulks" (i.e. The Dark Son Saga). As always, comments and questions are always a plus.

Part 1

With all manner of crisis out of the way for the time being, Dr. Robert Bruce Banner decided to get his "clan" of gamma-powered heroes, and other related allies, down to Florida for a "family reunion". Ever since the "World War Hulks" affair, he has been trying to normalize his relationship with the woman he loves: Betty Ross Talbot Banner, also known as the Red She-Hulk (or "She-Rulk"). There has been tension between the couple, of course, by the fact that Bruce had gone on to be with other women. In fact, Betty was particularly jealous of these women, including a certain gamma-powered Moon Princess…

Still, with Usagi's husband, Ranma Saotome, running interference for all parties, Bruce's family reunion was going on smoothly…at least for now.

"Daddy!" said the red-skinned young girl, who ran into Ranma's arms.

"Hey, kiddo," Ranma said, as he hugged his daughter "Little" Nodoka. Nodoka was his daughter by way of Elloe, Lady of the House of Kaifi, of the late planet of Sakaar. Ranma and Elloe met when he was captured by the then-ruler of Sakaar, the Red King, while Elloe was a rebel nuisance to the Red King's rule. One thing led to another, and Elloe conceived a child. Elloe's home planet primarily consisted of red-skinned "Imperials", and the grey-skinned "Shadowfolk". Incidentally, the Shadowfolk's strongest warrior, Caiera the Old Strong, would be the latest to win Bruce's heart. Or rather, Caiera would win the Hulk's heart, after Bruce decided to check out for a while. Caiera would conceive a child, although this child would grow up as a savage warrior in a world racked by strife.

Elloe looks at her mate with his child. She should be upset that Ranma not only had a wife, but has several relations, both on Earth and amongst the stars. Usagi would be the one to convince her that it was Ranma's destiny to be the so-called "Legendary Lover", thanks to a particularly unusual "blessing" by the goddess of Jurai granted for the sake of his mother. Usagi would also tell Elloe that Ranma doesn't intentionally seek companionship out, but is a bit "weak-willed" when it comes to turning down most offers. Thus, although not entirely satisfied with the situation still, Elloe simply resigns herself to being as close to Ranma as possible.

"She is getting older by the cycle, Ranma," Elloe said, as she hugs Ranma.

"I can see," Ranma said in near-surprise. "Is this…natural?"

"Yes. Although Shadow Folk and Imperials are different in some ways, we are alike in others. For example, we Sakaarans rapidly mature to adult hood, before aging at a normal rate, compared to humans."

"Huh, I see," Ranma said. "So, in another few years, Nodoka will be grown."

"Yes. I was thinking that she should get acclimated with your people, in order to adjust to her new home."

"Well, officially, humans don't know about 'aliens'. No offense."

"None taken. I have studied your laws and culture, and will be contacting the 'Men-In-Black' for ways for our daughter to fit in."

"Yes, they can help with that sort of thing," Ranma said, as he rubs his daughter's hair.

"Oh, and I need to let you know that as her mother, I have to see to it that Nodoka has a suitable mate for her," Elloe said. "I was thinking to ask Dr. Banner if he was willing to engage his son Skaar to our daughter."

"Oh, okay. Wait, WHAT?"

Meanwhile, Usagi was teaching her daughter, her daughter's cousin, step-son and step-daughter how to surf.

"THIS is a waste of time," Skaar said, as he sat on his board. At the moment, he was in his kid form (light, gray skin with black/green eyes and tribal tattoos). "I KNOW how to use this."

"Yeah, I heard that you stole the Silver Surfer's board," Usagi said, as she splashed a bit on the water. "But that's just you commanding it remotely."

"I didn't know that you knew how to surf, Mom," said Liz. She was like her brother Skaar in skin complexion. She, too, was in her "human form", giving her a body of a pre-teen. Her birth was unusual, due to the fact that Usagi used one of her doppelgangers to mimic Caiera, something that Skaar still held a grudge against.

"Well, you are looking at one of the earliest female surfers to compete officially, back in the 1960s," Usagi said.

"And did you win?" Ellen asked. Her parents were Ranma and Jennifer Walters, also known as "The Sensational She-Hulk". She was in her human form, as well…

"I did not, but, I came in second."

"So, what CAN you teach us?" asked Lyra, also known as the Savage She-Hulk. She was the daughter of the Hulk and Thundra, a "Femizon" from the 23rd century, in an era where women dominate the world…

"How to have fun?" Usagi said, as she grinned from ear-to-ear.

"Works for me," Ellen said, as she splashes herself with the cool water. "When can we start?"

Back on dry land, Jennifer Walters looks on at the scene with Rick Jones (aka "A-Bomb") and his wife Marlo Chandler (aka "The Harpy"). A little bit over was the now retired General Theodore "Thunderbolt" Ross (aka "The Red Hulk" or "The Rulk") was tending the grill with the alien Korg. Down the private beach were the Shadow Priest Hiroim was continuing his teachings to Kate Waynesboro, a human-turned-Shadow Warrior, on how to best utilize the Old Power (a power that allows a person to draw power from any given planet). Originally, the power could only be granted once a generation. However, that ended when the planet Sakaara was destroyed, leaving the power in a state of flux. Kate, an old flame of Bruce, had almost dies while helping the Hulk's "Warbound". Only the intervention of Hiroim was enough to save her life, but Kate was changed in the process. Meanwhile, other Warbound member "No-name" (a mutant Brood) and the sentient droid "Archie" ("Arch-E-5912") were exploring the beach, looking for food for the Brood…

"Thanks for inviting me to this family get together, Dr. Banner," said Kyouki, after sipping her drink.

"Thank Usagi for this get together," Banner said, as he carried a large cooler from inside a camper. "She was the one who decided that we all could use some downtime."

"And how," Betty Ross Talbot Banner said, as she sets down the rest of the picnic meal. She then turns toward her father.

"Dad, how is going?"

"If Korg stop burning the food to a crisp, ten minutes," Ross said.

"Thanks."

"You know, it's real nice to have some time off as 'normal'," Jen said. "And thanks to Bruce, we can go about undetected."

"Aw, it's nothing," Bruce said.

"Yeah, for how long?" Rick said. "Even with the defeat of the Leader and the two MODOCs, there is the rest of the Intelligencia to deal with."

"You're just being suspicious, Rick," Marlo said. "For once, things are looking up for all of us."

"Yeah, yeah…"

Soon, everyone was gathering around the picnic tables eat.

"You know, you could eat that someplace else," Ranma said to No-name, who was eating a dear carcass.

"I don't complain about YOUR habits, 'flesh-bag'," the bug said.

"Just let it go, Ranma," Usagi said. "We've been to many places that have different eating habits."

"Well, gee, excuse men for not wanting to see someone regurgitate their stomach acids in order to break down their foods."

"I'm hot," Rick said, as he gets up from the table.

"Typical," Ross said.

"Dad, now, calm down," Betty said, as she pats her father's shoulder.

"Well, I've been slaving over that grill, and these clowns are more focus on each other than on my cooking."

"Since when have you've become congenial?" Bruce asked.

"Since I can, milksop!"

"Humph."

All went well, when Attuma and his savage Atlantean horde shows up.

"Moon Princess!" said the warlord, as he army prepared to attack. He had heard through his spy network that his beloved will be spending time in Florida with her friends.

All eyes turn towards the arriving Atlanteans.

"Oh, dear," Usagi said.

"You know about this?" Ranma asked.

"I heard rumors that Attuma was looking for me, but I already turned him down…again."

"As you can see, I have more than enough men to subdue you and your friends. And when it is all over, I will take you back as my bride, as it is ordained."

"Hey, buddy, I don't think you attacking us is a good thing right now," Ranma said.

"And if you persist, you'll get us angry," Bruce said, as he adjusts his glasses. "And you won't like us when we are angry."

"I would like to see that, pink skinned!" Attuma said. The warlord, like all pure Atlanteans were blue-skinned. However, Attuma was superhuman, in that he was strong enough to take on the Hulk…

"I know of Bruce Banner, his cousin, Lord Ranma and Usagi, but even they are not enough to stop my righteous cause!"

Everyone in the party turn to look at each other with an implied understand, as everyone Hulks out, while the Warbound prepares for an attack.

"Gah?" Attuma said in surprised, as all the Hulks jumped the Atlantean army.

"You should have read the memo," Hulk said, as he prepares to pound on Attuma.

"Hulkusagi thinks it is overkill to attack old boyfriend," Hulkusagi said.

"Hey, it beats watching No-Name eating his food," Hulkma said, as he pounded on some Atlanteans.

"Good point…"

Later, back home in Tokyo, Japan…

"MOM!" yelled a small child. "I think I see a dojo destroyer!"

"Hulkusagi is not a dojo destroyer!" Hulkusagi said. "Hulkusagi is nice girl!"

"Well, this is what you're going to expect, dear," said Ikuko, as she and her daughter went shopping at a local grocery store for dinner. "Honestly, how long are you going to be…like this?"

"Been long time since last been Hulkusagi," Hulkusagi said. "Energy in cells will dissipate soon."

Pause.

"Besides, Hulkusagi like being Hulkusagi."

"Dear, you should like being yourself," Ikuko said. "Look, I trust you, dear, but you need to be more…gregarious in your decision making."

"Okay, Mother," Hulkusagi said, as she spots a pile of watermelons. "Ooo! Melons!"

Ikuko sighs. Whenever her daughter is in her green "Hulkusagi" form, she is more childlike, but is still cognitive. Still, after all her family has gone through in recent years, she was just glad to have her daughter alive and well.

"Mother, can Hulkusagi get some?" Hulkusagi said with pleading eyes.

"Fine, we can," Ikuko said. "Just get three."

"Alright!" Hulkusagi said happily, as she grabs some melons. "Hulkusagi is very happy now…"

Meanwhile, across town…

"Ranma, when are you going to change back to normal?" Miko Mido said, as the demon princess of the Shikima was preparing dinner for herself and their child Ruriko that evening. With Akane and their son Kenma gone to Asgard, along with Shampoo, Ukyo and Kodachi, Miko picked up the slack by taking care of Ranma's needs, as both wife and lover. It had been a while since she had a real family to take care of, but she was happy to finally to have some attention.

Hulkma lowers his newspaper (i.e. his electronic tablet).

"Why?" Hulkma said. "I thought you liked me being all manly."

"I do, husband, but you don't need to be…this manly."

"Okay," Hulkma said, as he shifts into his 'She-Hulkma' mode…

"How's that?" She-Hulkma said with a grin. "More to your standards?"

"That's not what I meant, Ranma," Miko said, as she shook her head.

"Hey, just checking," Hulkma said, as he returned to normal. "Actually, I have to exhaust my energies before I can 'power-down'," Hulkma said.

"Oh, really, huh?" Miko said, as she gets a mischievous look on her face. "I think I can think of something that will take care of that problem."

"Er, what do you have in mind?" Hulkma asked.

"You'll see…"

An hour later, an exhausted Ranma turns towards his wife.

"That was…intense," Ranma said.

"It's called being a frustrated wife, dear," Miko said. "But Ranma, I want to have another baby."

"You…do?"

"Yes. I want Ruriko to have a sibling, maybe more."

"Oh, well, after today, I seriously doubt you won't get pregnant…"

"No kidding," Miko said, as she felt her stomach. "You definitely provided the material to assure THAT."

"Humph."

Tbc.