TRTSS20: Second Flight! – By DS Wynne
Disclaimer: R1/2, SM, ST and Sekirei belong to their respective owners.
Note: This is a multi-genre story.
Special Note: This is a sequel to "The Winged Horse" and "Ranma's Precious Jewel", and takes place before "Blackest Reign and a Dark Night".
Part 13
An hour later…
"Have a nice day!" Miya said, as she waved her hands, from the steps of the Izumo Inn.
"Have a nice day she says," Ranko smirked, as she waved back. She then turned towards her fellow Sekirei.
"And why do I have to wear these clothes?" Ranko asked. She wore an outfit that was similar to Musubi's, except it was red and black color scheme.
"Well, I think you look pretty, Big Brother," Kusano said.
"No kidding," Uzume said. She was starting to feel a bit conscientious about her looks all of a sudden.
"I mean, couldn't I just wear my normal Chinese clothes?" Ranko asked.
"You don't like it?" Musubi said, as she suddenly looked sad.
"No, no," Ranko said defensively, as she began to sweat. "It's just that…I don't have any support in this thing."
"I wouldn't worry," Kazehana said. "You are nice and perky."
With that, Kazehana started to molest Ranko, in order to demonstrate her assertion.
"Would you stop that?"
"And miss getting a chance at THESE?" Kazehana said mischievously.
"…"
"Stop molesting my husband, you drunk!" Tsukiumi said. "It's bad enough that he…has to wear such a ridiculous thing."
"As oppose to your outfit, Miss 'Panty Flasher'?"
"That's not the point, and you know it!"
"We're going to fail before our mission begins," Homura said, as s/he shook her head in disgust.
"Think of it as a form of bravado," Matsu said.
"Okay, everyone, pay attention," Usagato said, as she sheath her blades. "Since today is a free-for-all, we will split up into two teams. My team, consisting of myself, Uzume, Matsu and little Kusano will take the back way, through the Botanical Garden, and into the service entrance that will lead directly into the MBI main building."
"I couldn't hack into the tertiary systems within the building, so I will have to finish the job from the inside," Matsu said. "Hopefully, our 'contact' will have done his job."
"Meanwhile, I'll take my team, consisting of myself, Musubi, Tsukiumi, Kazehana and Homura, straight towards MBI's front door," Ranko said. "Doing so will serve as a distraction for the 'B-Team' to get inside MBI."
"I can't wait to test my strength!" Musubi said.
"Just remember we are on a clock," Ranko said. "According to the latest update, Minaka has decided to destroy the cure, if we do not manage to get to the top within an hour."
"Sounds fun," Kazehana said, as she took a big gulp from bottle, before tossing it aside. "Well, as they say, fate favors the bold."
"Indeed," Ranko said, as she looks towards MBI HQ. "Okay, let's move out-!"
And thus, the Ranma's Sekirei and allies did just that, only to face stiff opposition…
"Hiru Shoten Ha: Horizontal Twister!" Ranko said, as she let loose a tornado that cuts through the throng of Sekirei and Ashikabi that stood in between her crew and MBI.
"Ah!" said the throng of Ashikabi and Sekirei, as they were scattered about.
"I have you now!" said a long-haired Sekiei named Toyotama (Sekirei #16), as she was about to impale Ranko in the back, thus severing the link between her and her Sekirei.
"Shiina, now!" said a voice.
"What?" Ranko and Toyotama said, as they both turned to see the Sekirei of Death, Shiina unleashes a wave of entropy that defeats Toytoma. This renders her unconscious, as well as severs the link between her and her Ashikabi, Higa Izumi.
"Death Flower," Shiina said with a sigh, as he completes his attack.
Ranko looks down at her would-be attacker, and then at Ikari and her Sekirei.
"Nice for you guys to join the party," Ranko said with a broad smile. "And thanks for the save, Shiina."
"You're welcome," Shiina said evenly. "Is Kusano okay?"
"As far as I know, yes," Ranko replied.
"That is good to know…"
"We couldn't miss this fight for the world, Ranma," Ikari said likewise. She then thumbs towards Seo and his Sekirei Hikari and Hibiki (aka the Sekirei of Thunder and Lightning), as well as towards Haruka Shigi and his Ashikabi Kuno (the Sekirei of Sound).
"And neither could the others," Ikari said. She then noticed Ranko's outfit.
"Interesting look, Ranma," Ikari said with a smirk.
"Hey, don't blame me for it," Ranko said with a scoff. "I didn't pick it!"
"Uh-huh…"
Another of Higa's Sekirei, Ichiya (Sekirei #18) was using a fighting style that combines Capoeira and Tae Kwan Do, and was using it on someone who was decidedly at a disadvantage.
"Ulp!" Kuno said, as she fell down while avoiding getting kicked.
"Stay still, you!" Ichiya yelled she continued to kick at the klutz.
"Kuno!" yelled Shigi. "You can do it!"
"Oh, okay!" Kuno said meekly.
"I have you now!" Ichiya said.
Kuno replied by delivering a "Sonic Scream" similar to the legendary "Lion's Roar Attack" and the attack of the American superhero, the Black Canary.
"Ah-yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" Kuno screamed, as she delivered a sonic blast that rendered her opponent without clothes and certainly defeated.
"I can't believe I got defeated by a klutz…"
"But I thought Shigi and Kuno didn't want to participate in this stupid plan of the Chairman's?" Ranko asked.
"They came back when they realized that MBI could shut down Kuno remotely," Ikari said. "Besides, they owe it to you guys for taking on the Disciplinary Squad-"
"Thunder of Standing Needles: GO!" yelled Hibiki and Hikari in unison, as they dropped the mother of all lightning strikes unto the opposing Sekirei.
"Aiyeeee!" yelled the victims.
"You and your friends go get that cure for Chiho," Ikari said. "We'll deal with the rest as best as we can."
"Right," Ranko said, as she turns towards Seo, who was looking at his cellphone. "Yo, Seo!"
"What?" Seo said dismissively.
"Thanks for the save, pal," Ranko said.
"No problem," Seo said, as he continued to look at Ranko's panty shots, which he liberally took without her knowledge. "I got what I need."
"Huh," Ranko said with suspicion, before turning towards her fellow Sekirei…
"Nice," Seo said with a grin. "I probably could sell these on the web-"
"SEO!" yelled the Lightning Twins, as they noticed what was going on with their Ashikabi.
"Huh?" Seo said, before getting electrified by his Sekirei.
ZZZZAAAARRRKKKKK!
Meanwhile, Usagato and her team managed to go through the Botanical Garden with little opposition, save for Higa's Sekirei. Upon entering the MBI building itself, they ran into a problem.
CLANG!
"So, Mother, you've decided to join this fight after all?" Karasuba said with menace, as she and Usagato locked blades. Upon getting into the basement area, Usagato saw that her son Mutsu, and his Ashikabi, the rich "brat" Hayato Mikogami, were caught by Karasuba and her Disciplinary Squad. She told Uzume to make sure that Matsu, Kusano and Byokko were safe above all else, so that they could complete their objectives.
"Mother!" Mutsu said, as he felt shame to have his mother defend him from his sister.
"What's going on?" asked Hayato.
"Family business," Mutsu said.
"Mutsu, get yourself and your Ashikabi out of here," Usagato said with urgency.
"But-"
"For once, listen to your mother, while I discipline a wayward child."
With a nod, Mutsu ran off with his Ashikabi underneath his arms.
"Hey!" Hayato yelled. "Put me down-!"
"Heh," Karasuba said, as she leaps back from her position. "You'll find that I have surpassed such conventional thinking as 'family', Mother."
"Then, I do not have to hold back," Usagato said, as she raises her sword.
"I never had that problem to begin with, especially since I was your least favorite," Karasuba said, as she raised her blade. "Only one of us will walk away today."
"I know," Usagato said, as she and Karasuba charged towards each other…
Meanwhile, Uzume was fighting off the mechanical attacks by the robotic defenders, in the main control room, with Kusano, as Matsu hacked into MBI's mainframe.
"Don't these guys know when to quit?" Uzume said, as she used her veils to slice apart robot after robot.
"It's…hard!" Kusano said, as she used her plant to create a wall of vines that barely slowed down the robots.
"I just need a little more time," Matsu said, as she hacked away. "Once I am done, the others will have a free hand-"
Just then, a noxious gas began to seep into the room.
"More, traps?" Uzume said, as she used her veil to create masks for herself, Matsu and Kusano to use to filter as much of the gas as possible, thanks to her tactile control over the density of the cloth.
"Almost done, and…DONE!" Matsu said triumphantly. "Let's get out of here-!"
"Everyone!" Byokko said, as she changes from a cub to a giant white tiger with a puff of smoke. "Get on my back!"
"You don't have to ask us twice," Uzume said, as she picks up Kusano, while she and Matsu climb unto Byokko's back.
"Hold on tight!" Byokko yelled, as she began to sprint down the hall, even as a series of pressure doors came crashing down in order to prevent her and her companions' escape.
"What about Big Brother and the others?" Kusano said.
"They are on their own, now," Matsu said.
"Let's just hope that their efforts have paid off, so that they could get Chiho's cure," Uzume said, as she, Kusano and Matsu ran to the nearest exit…
Meanwhile, Ranko and the others managed to get into the building, which was empty of employees.
"We made it," Ranko said.
"What's next, Minato-chan?" Musubi asked.
"We certainly can't take the elevators," Homura said, as s/he pressed the elevator button to no avail.
"Then, we take the stairs," Ranko said. "And, let's make it a contest. First one to reach the top gets a date from me-"
"I'LL WIN FOR SURE!" Tsukiumi yelled, as she raced up the stairs.
"No, Musubi will!" Musubi said, as she followed in hot pursuit.
"Heh," Ranko said. She then turned towards Homura and Kazehana.
"Why aren't you guys-?"
"I don't want a date," Homura said.
"And I can get a date from you any time I want," Kazehana said, as she drank another bottle of wine.
"Huh," Ranko said. "Wait. How you are able to hide a bottle of- wait, never mind…"
And so, the Ranko and her people raced up the stairs, only to find that Haihane and Benitsubasa were waiting in the wings…
"Hello, there," said Haihane, as she flicked her talons. They were made from metal that were attached to gloves. With that, plus the body wrapping underneath her combat kimono, Haihane had a creepy vibe to her.
"You won't get away with your shenanigans this time!" Benitsubasa said, as she shifts into a combat position, with her fists raised.
"Musubi will fight Benitsubasa!" Musubi said, as she shifts into her own fighting stance.
"I'll handle the creepy one," Tsukiumi said, as she begins to form a globe of water, ready for her attack."
"Homura, Kazehana, watch their backs," Ranko said.
"What about you?" Homura asked.
"With the Disciplinary Squad occupied, I can go get Chiho's cure," Ranko said. "But moment you get a chance, get out of here."
"Be safe!" Kazehana said. "The Chairman is a charming as he is tricky!"
"Which means, I have it made," Ranko said, as she gave off a cocky smile. She then turns to leave.
"Good luck!" Ranko said, as she runs off to get the cure…
Upon reaching the top, Ranko finds Chairman Minaka Hiroto standing his partner, Dr. Sahashi Takami…and the Black Sekirei Karasuba.
"Well, it looks like you made it at last, Sekirei of the Root," Minaka said. "Or do you prefer to be called 'Ranko Tendo', 'Minako Sahashi'…or 'Ranma Saotome'?"
"Does it matter at this point?" Ranko said. "I got here, and I want the prize."
"But only an Ashikabi can have the prize, and right now, you are not an Ashikabi," Sahashi said. "As much as I don't want to agree with the Chairman, you have to have your Ashikabi present, when you fight Karasuba."
"And why would I want to do that?"
"Because of this," Karasuba said, as she tosses Usagato's broken sword down to Ranko's feet.
"No," Ranko said, as she picks up the sword.
"Oh, Mother fought well, but I have now surpassed even her," Karasuba said with as smirk.
"We also know that you could easily split yourself in two, so that you could meet the qualifications to win my prize, but that would mean splitting your power in half," Minaka said. "Either way, Miss Chiho Hidaka will not get her cure."
"Huh," Ranko said. "That is assuming if half of my power means a significant depletion of my power reserves…"
Ranko then clasped her hands, and formed a series of mudra hand gestures.
"Duo-Form Transformation: Yin…YANG!"
With a flash, there was a male Ranma Saotome standing with Ranko.
"Yo," Ranma said. He then turned towards Ranko.
"You ready to do this?" Ranma asked.
"Ready," Ranko said.
Ranma then clutched his girl half, swallowed, and then gave Ranko a kiss. It was not something he wanted to do, but then again, it could be said that he was a bit of a narcissist. And certainly, kissing his own female side was not the strangest thing he has ever done, given the fact that he's married to Usagi, the Mistress of Strange Love…besides being the Senshi of Love and Justice. Nevertheless, with a flash, Ranko's wings flared.
"Um, Minaka?" Sahashi said.
"Um, yes?" Minaka said.
"Did you know that Saotome could boost his own power levels this way?"
"N-no…"
"Then, we're screwed."
"Thanks," Ranko said, as Ranma stepped back. She then picked up Usagato's sword.
"My name is Ranma Saotome, and I don't intend to lose!" Ranko said, as she recited her norito, which boosted her power levels even as a glow enveloped Usagato's sword. The energy solidified, forming a longer blade.
"That is your norito?" Karasuba said, as she readies herself for battle.
"Eh," Ranko said with a shrug, as she shifts into a traditional Jurian kendo stance. "But let's see how effective my norito is."
And with that, and exchange of swords took place. Although the actual fight lasted only ten minutes, the resulting battle demolishes MBI HQ, forcing Minaka and Sahashi to flee into space in an escape pod. Thankfully, Ranma was able to secure both his fifth jinki and Chiho's cure. As for Karasuba and the Disciplinary Squad: Haihane and Benitsubasa fled as the building around them fell apart, while Karasuba's life was spared, after Musubi reminded her Sekirei that she had to fight Karasuba in honor of the mysterious Sekirei #8, Yume. Ranko did as she was told, but not until Karasuba conceded defeat.
Nevertheless, in spite of the loss of Usagato, the good guys saved the day…
A few days later, Ranma gives a toast over dinner.
"To friends, old and new," Ranma said, as he and everyone at Izumo Inn drank, in honor for what happened yesterday.
"Here, here!" Byokko purred, while in humanoid form, as she drank a glass of milk.
"I'll drink to that," Kazehana said.
"Along with the rest of the case of wine, I bet," Tsukiumi said.
"You just don't know how to have fun, 'panty flasher'."
"Why, you-!"
"No fighting at the inn," Miya said, as she gave off her Demonic Aura attack.
"Ulp!"
"Well, to be fair, we all know that when a Sekirei is defeated, his or her body is placed in cold storage at the many hidden locations under MBI," Matsu said. "And once there is a winner in the Chairman's game, they could be brought back."
"I hope you're right, Matsu," Ranma said with a sigh. "I just want this stupid game to end."
"Well, with so many Sekirei defeated already, that could be a possibility much sooner," Homura said.
"Well, Ku-chan hates fighting," Kusano said with a growl.
"Musubi agrees," Musubi said.
Everyone turns towards Musubi, as if she grew a second head.
"What? Musubi prefer to date Minato-kun."
"And speaking of which, I believe that I won the bet for a date with Minato?" Tsukiumi said.
"No, Musubi won date!" Musubi said.
"Here we go again," Ranma said. However, he wasn't angry that the Chairman had gotten away from getting a proper thrashing, since he had Matsu reprogram his escape pod while hacking into the MBI mainframe…
Somewhere in space, no one could hear Sahashi screaming at Minaka.
"You idiot!" Sahashi said.
"What?" Minaka said. "How was I supposed to know that Saotome had one of his Sekirei reprogram my escape pod, so that it'll take weeks instead of days to return to Earth?"
Sahashi merely shook her head in disbelief. At least there were plenty of supplies on the pod.
Meanwhile, just outside of visual range of the escape pod, the Silver Sailor Moon sits on her cosmic surf board while watching the pod. Actually, it was just Usagi as a herald of Galacta, the daughter of Galactus and Sailor Moon. How this was possible was a story for another day…
Nevertheless, Usagi was taking time from finding dead worlds for her daughter to eat, in order to check on her former students.
"Well, it looks like Minaka and Sahashi will be together for a while," Usagi said with a smirk, as she stands on her board. "Good. Maybe they will finally have the time to think about their actions towards the Sekirei, and towards Ranma."
And with that, Usagi returns to her space travels, seeking dead worlds to feed her daughter…but with a smile on her face. After all, she knew that the Sekirei were in good hands.
Fin.
Author's Note: That's it. The Sekirei might be referred to in future story outings, but this primary story ends. For now, I will be working on the Harry Potter tie-in (called "The Magical Mystery Tour", featuring Sailor Moon) and the superhero tie-in (called "Hero", featuring Ranma). So, until then, and take care!