TRTSS5: Spatial Loss! – By DS Wynne


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

Note: This is a multi-genre story.


Part 28


Meanwhile…

"It's hard to believe that we're in the future, Will," Penny said, as she and her brother walked along the promenade.

Will turns towards his older sister.

"You keep on saying that," Will said with annoyance.

"I know, but…think of the possibilities of seeing all kinds of animals!"

"Well, I prefer to get to know more about the different aliens that we've been seeing-"

"Hello," Captain Kira Nerys said, as she sees her guests. "How are you two doing?"

"Well, we're fine, I suppose," Will said, as he stares at the bridge of Kira's nose.

"Will there be a chance to see your holodeck?" Penny asked. "I would love to see the different animals that exist in the Universe."

"Well, I'm sure that something can be arranged," Kira said. "But, I just want to make sure that you two and Dr. Smith don't get into trouble while we figure out a way to get you all back home."

"Well, I'll certainly be mindful, Captain," Penny said. "But I don't know about Will and Dr. Smith NOT staying out of trouble."

"Hey!"

"Well, we wouldn't be in half the nonsense if you or Dr. Smith didn't get involved in some situation of the week."

"Well, I'm not one to be talking to strange voices and pretty boys who come out of nowhere-"

"Um, perhaps we ALL should learn to be cautious?" said a familiar voice.

Penny, Will and Kira all turn around to see-

"Admiral Saotome, you've arrived," Kira said. "I didn't know you did."

"Well, I wanted to avoid Usagi's form of 'greeting'," Ranma said.

"Well, don't worry about her for a little while," Kira said. "She's being entertained by Dax."

"Figures," Ranma smirked. "You'd think I'd get used to her ways."

"Excuse me, are you Ranma…Ranma Saotome?" Will asked, hoping that the Ranma that he was staring at was HIS Ranma…

"Um, yes, yes I am," Ranma said with a broad grin. "What can I do for you kids?"

"Ranma!" Penny yelled happily, as she went to hug the Starfleet officer.

GLOMP!

"Er…"

"Sir, with all due respect, aren't you a bit too…old for her?" Kira said with a smirk. Inwardly, her jealousy that yet another female had her sights on her lover began to boil.

"What are you talking about?" Ranma yelled. "I don't even KNOW her!"

"Well, apparently, SHE knows YOU."

"Look what we got," said another voice.

All eyes turns towards Usagi, whose arms were wrapped around Dax's left arm. On Dax's right was Dr. Julian Bashir, who came to DS9 with Admiral Saotome.

"Usagi?" Ranma replied.

"Yep, and I was SO hoping to have some quality time with you," Usagi said. "But I see that you are already being entertained."

"Can you help me, please?" Dax laments.

Ranma could only perform a sweat drop effect.

"…"

"Sir, I would greatly appreciate it if you get your wife away from mine?" Bashir asked with noticeable annoyance.

"Hey, don't hate the player, hate the game," Usagi said, as she stuck out her tongue. "And besides, you can join us whenever you want-"

"I think we should avoid making this public," Kira said, thinking that she was on verge of losing the situation.

And then-

"Unhand me, you…you harpy!" said a familiar voice.

"That sounds like Dr. Smith!" Will said.

All eyes turn to see Security Chief Kiima escorting Dr. Smith by the arm towards the impromptu assembled group.

Kira sighs, as she focuses her thoughts.

"What's up, Kiima?" Kira said tiredly.

"Ma'am, we had a breach in security," said Kiima, as she plopped Dr. Smith in front of Kira said.

"Oh, what has he done now?" Penny said, as she continued to hug Ranma.

"Um, miss?"

"Yes, Ranma?"

"Do you mind letting go?"

"No, I don't."

"…"

"I DO," Amanda said, as she goes over to the assembled group.

"Hey, Amanda!" Ranma said with a smile.

"Don't 'Hey, Amanda' ME, Ranma!" Amanda said. "I was SO looking forward in seeing you again, and then I see YOU being with a child-"

"I am NOT a child!" Penny said. "I'm almost sixteen years old!"

"Thank you for making my point."

"Never mind that," Kira said, as she turns her attention back to Kiima. "What has Dr. Smith done?"

"He was looking at the historical archives, when we caught him," Kiima said.

"I was simply doing research, madam," Smith said. "We all should appreciate the wonders of antiquities, no?"

"I see," Kira said. "And I suppose looking at certain…events and technological developments weren't a factor in your decision-making, especially if there is a way to return home?"

"Your suspicions wound me, madam…"

Smith then turns to face Usagi and Ranma.

"And here they are…the Jailer and the Torturer."

"Excuse me?" Usagi said.

"Who are you again?"

"Now, don't play games, Major. All of this is an elaborate ruse to torture me into compliance."

"Look, friend, I do not who you are, or what you are talking about, but the length of your stay in the Brig will depend on your level of annoyance."

"Bah!"

"I think we should all calm down before something else happens," Kira began to say, when suddenly-

"BLOOP-BLOOP!" Debbie the Bloop screech, as she runs down the promenade while carrying what appeared to be a bar of 'gold-pressed latinum'."

"It's Debbie!" Penny yelled.

"Come back here with that!" Quark yells, as he runs after the alien simian.

Ranma was sorely tempted to hide inside the Celestial Temple of the Bajoran Prophets for…ever. However, he was a Starfleet officer, and the alpha male of that made the Klingons give pause. Well, ever since becoming the Klingon emperor, the Klingons treated him and his "consort" Usagi with respectful reverence, but they would have done so anyway, due to his awesomeness. And so...Ranma took charge.

"Okay, Amanda? I do not 'go out with' children. Usagi? Leave Dax alone. Dax? Get a spine. Kira? I need a report on what exactly is going on with…these kids, and do something about Dr. Smith," Ranma said. "And somebody, get that monkey, okay?"

"Understood, sir," Kiima said, as she was about to signal someone to retrieve the simian.

"And escort Dr. Smith back to the Brig for now," Kira said.

"What?" Dr. Smith said, as he was handed over to another security person. "You can't do this to me-!"

"Are we going to get back home?" Will asked.

"I promise, kiddo," Ranma replied with a broad smile.

"Ranma, will I get a chance to see the holodeck?" Penny asked.

"I don't see why not," Ranma said. "If it's alright with Captain Nerys…?"

"It would be my pleasure," Kira said with a smile.

Meanwhile, back in the past…

"…So, you two are from the future?" Serori said, as Ranma and Usagi began to repair the teleportation machine.

"Naw, we just work there," Usagi said with a grin.

"But Will and Penny are okay, right?" June asked, as she and the rest of the "Jupiter II" stood around watching Usagi and Ranma work.

"Oh, yeah," Ranma said, as he utilized his sonic screwdriver. "Although, I can't say the same about Dr. Smith…"

"What will happen to Dr. Smith?" Judy asked.

"He gets sent back home, of course."

"Too bad," Major West said.

"So, how long will the children be in this…future?" June asked.

"Only a few days," Usagi said, as she puts away her tools. "Thanks to extensive interviews with Will and Penny…and Dr. Smith, we were able to develop a plan."

"And that is…?" West asked.

"Upon establish a beacon for the transmat device, the future us would use a stable wormhole to pinpoint this world's time and place," Ranma said. "Once a link has established and secured, we can do a simple recall…"

Ranma presses a button on the alien transmat machine.

CLICK!

"Like so."

Suddenly-

FLASH!

"We made it!" Will said, as he, Penny (who was holding Debbie) and Dr. Smith tumbled.

"Too bad Dr. Smith did as well," West replied.

"Oh, kids!" June said, as she and Judy hugged Will and Penny.

"Mother, that place we went to is SO neat!" Penny said.

"Yes, and we got to see lots of neat aliens!" Will interjected.

"I think the whole thing is a tad over-rated," Smith said, just as his eyes fall upon Usagi and Ranma.

"Oh, it's YOU two," Smith said with disgust.

"Oh, it is, Doctor," Usagi said.

"And we'll be around you for a LONG time," Ranma said.

"Great, I must be in purgatory."

Tbc.


Next Time: A collector of exotic specimens arrives to collect the crew of the Jupiter II! See you then!