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Note: This is a multi-genre crossover/fusion story.
Part 38: "Cast of Characters- Kodachi, Act Three".
Location: DS9 (Bajoran Sector).
On the Promenade…
With all the guests nearly accounted for, Ranma decided that for ONCE he could relax-
SPLASH!
-Or not.
"Hi, Ranma!" Happosai said, as she jumped the Starfleeter. "I got some presents for you!"
Within moments, Ranma had been stripped of HER uniform, and was not sporting a Brazillan-style bikini…in the middle of the Promenade, during traffic.
"See? You look MUCH nicer!"
Ranma merely shook her head, almost regretting giving her so-called "master" her Jusenkyo-curse. The added youth allowed the demented founder of the Musabetsu Kakuto Ryu to increase her power and speed significantly. In fact, Happosai was using the power of her…"femininity" to perform new techniques that have been extremely annoying, and embarrassing, too. Much of the station crewmembers have been put on high alert for Happosai's antics, even to the point of having the "Happosai Protocols" in place to deal with the demented master.
Formerly a groper of women, this "new" Happosai merely steals female undergarments from females who do not, in her estimation, deserve the "delicacies" in the first place…like some magical girl or something. She even wears her own version of the Sailor fukus that the Sailor Scouts tend to wear. Worse, she has managed to attract acolytes who are "pro-womyn"…acolytes who seek to promote a universal "gynarchy". So Happosai's antics are being used as a front of sorts.
"Look," Ranma-chan says, as she grabs Happosai's collar. "You are not going to disturb the crew, the guests, my friends, my family and, most importantly, ME. Got that?"
"I…I only want to make my favorite student pretty," Happosai says, as tears began to form in her eyes. "How can you DO this to me? Wah!"
Happosai escaped Ranma-chan's, crying.
"Man," Ranma-chan says. "How can this get any worse?"
"Ahem," cam a voice.
Ranma-chan turns around to see Captain Sisko, Admiral Herb, General Martok, Kai Winn and…his mother Crown Princess Nodoka standing there. Nodoka merely shook her head.
"Crap."
"When you are more dressed…appropriately," Sisko begins with a bemused remark. "I would need to speak with you about proper decorum."
"Yes, sir," Ranma-chan says. Surely, it can't get any worse NOW?
"HA-HA!" says Ryouga, has he and his obviously pregnant wife Naru heads for the Medilab.
"I just HAD to ask!"
Somewhere else, on the Promenade…
Lt. Wesley Crusher was glad that Captain Picard and crew have managed to accept Ranma's wedding invitation. So while Picard and Counselor Troi were heading for a meeting with Admiral Herb (with Worf, who was the Strategic Operations Officer aboard the station), and while Dr. Crusher were in consulting meetings with Dr. Bashir and Dr. Rogers (Amanda was Beverly's intern), Commander Riker, Lt/Commander Data, Lt/Commander LaForge and Lt/Commander Yar were catching up with an old friend.
"You have certainly…grown, Lieutenant," Riker says with a smile.
"So have you, Commander," Wesley says jokingly.
Riker's face fell, while everyone laughed (referring Riker's ever-expanding waistline).
"Ha, ha."
"I'm kidding, Commander," Wesley says.
"This is a new side of you, Wesley," LaForge says.
"Ah, I guess so. I'm mean, I owe it all to my relationship to Kodachi."
"'Kodachi'?" Yar asked.
As if on cue…
"Good day, Wesley-sama," says Kodachi, as she hugged her boyfriend from behind.
"Hey, Kodi," Wesley says. "Guys, this is Ensign Kodachi Kuno, of the Reliant."
"Nice to meet you, Ensign," Riker says. Being a student of the Musabetsu Kakuto Ryu, he noticed some facial markings on Kodachi's face, but said nothing.
"And I, you, Commander Riker," Kodachi replied. "Listen, I was sent on Captain Tsukino's request-"
"'CAPTAIN Tsukino'?" LaForge asked.
"Yes," Data interjects. "The…counselor was given command of the Valiant before the 'Dominion War' officially began."
"It looks like Usagi has surpassed Riker," Yar says.
"That's because…well…"
"Anyway," Kodachi began again. "Captain Tsukino wants to organize a bachelorette's party, so she wants me to look for people who are interested in such a thing."
"I'd like that," Yar replies.
"And, Mr. Data, is your daughter Miss Lal interested as well? I have yet to find her to ask her."
"I will ask her," Data says, as he develops a far-away look. Since installing a wireless network, Data could communicate with not just his daughter, but to any android and machine with a communications node.
Data then looks at Kodachi.
"Lal will attend Captain Tsukino's party."
"I will inform the Captain," Kodachi said, as she gets up to leave. "I'll see you later, Wesley-sama."
After Kodachi gives Wesley a kiss and leaves…
"She's quite the catch," Riker says. "Has Dr. Crusher met her?"
"Oh, she knows about Kodi, though she has commented that she seems a bit more…gentle, than when she first met her."
"Well, your girlfriend is not the only who seems different these days," Geordie says, as he points out Sonya Gomez.
"DABO!" Sonya says, as she claps her hands. Playing Dabo was not unusual; SONYA playing Dabo was. In fact, she seems to be dressed something out a burlesque theatre was equally unusual. "Hey, Quark! Bring me some of Romulan Ale! And none of the non-alcoholic stuff!"
"Yeah, I'll say," says Riker. "Is it me, or is she getting…bigger?"
Data examines Sonya. She did seem to be taller, bustier, and her now longer hair seems to be graying.
"Commander, I see that Miss Gomez possess tattoos on her face."
"Interesting," Riker says. There was something that Ranma had old him about those type of markings…
"So, Usagi is a full Captain now?" Yar asked.
"Yep," Riker replied. "In fact, she just received a new replacement today…"
Down in the Station Counselor's office…
"And this is your new…office," Usagi says, as she nearly choked up.
"Are you okay, Captain?" said the dark-haired Trill named "Ezri Tegan", a recent graduate from the Starfleet Medical Academy's "School of Psychology", and had just come from an internship on Betazed.
"I'm fine," Usagi said. "It's just that…it will be difficult moving on, you know."
"Well, if you want to speak with me…I can be there for you."
"I would appreciate that…Counselor."
Just then…
"Captain," Jadzia Dax says, as she enters Usagi's old office. "I just wanted to let you know that our little get-together is coming along nicely, and-"
Dax says, as she turns to Ezri.
"And I wanted to check in on my cousin, Ezri."
"Jadzia!" Ezri whines. "I know we're family, and all, but I'm old enough to do things on my own."
"Yes, relax, Dax," Usagi says. "It's all good. I wouldn't have recommended Ezri if I didn't think she had the right stuff."
"YOU just want to add another notch to your bedpost."
"Wha-?" Ezri says.
"Never mind THAT," Usagi says. "Look, I'm going to make sure that the party favors are secured. So…SEE YA!"
And with that, Usagi turns and leaves the office.
"What did you mean by-?" Ezri began to ask.
"Just an inside joke…VERY inside."
"Oh."
"Come; let me get you settled in. After all, we're family…we got to stick together, and I need you to get ready for my wedding to Worf."
Down the way at "Garak's Shop"…
"I think you look fine, Princess Sasami," Garak the Tailor says, as he looks at his latest alterations. Sasami, flanked by her retainers (for security purposes), was trying on a few Earth-style dresses for her wedding. In fact, Nodoka insists that she and Ranma have a traditional Japanese-style wedding AND a Western one.
"You think so, Mr. Garak?" Sasami asks.
"Of course, my dear. I only use the finest material for my clients."
"This is nice," Sasami says.
Just then, Sasami's older sister Ayeka enters the shop, flanked by her own retainers.
"Little sister, we need meet with the people who will officiate the weddings that will take place here on this station."
Sasami looks at Ayeka, who hasn't age in a few hundred years.
"Okay," Sasami says, as she turns to Garak. "I'll take the dresses that I have ordered."
"Of course," Garak says, as he deactivates his "dressing holographic projector". This device allows the recipient to "wear" different clothes without the need to get undress.
CHIRP!
Sasami now appears in her normal Juraian robes.
"I…I hope I look pretty for Ranma."
"I have known Commander Saotome for some time now…even longer than his time on this station, and I know he will appreciate your efforts."
Sasami blushes.
Meanwhile, in the Medilab/Sickbay…
"…And so with these Bajoran herbs I have utilized, I am able to document their holistic benefits," Dr. Rogers says, as she shows Dr. Crusher and Nurse Ogawa the stock of Bajoran herbs in the cabinet.
"Amanda, I noticed that this particular cabinet is under lock and key," Beverly says, as she points out one of the cabinet.
"We are still cataloging the herbs, Dr. Crusher-"
"Please, call me Beverly…we're equals."
"Well…I just got my 'MD' status rather recently…but okay…Beverly. So anyway, we have yet to catalogue ALL the herbs that we receive, since even to this day, Bajor is still feeling the effects of the Cardassian Occupation."
Just then, Commander Hibiki and Lt Naru Osaka enter the main entrance of the Medilab.
"Hello, Ryouga," Beverly says. She then looks at Naru. "And Naru, congratulations!"
"Thank you, Doctor," Naru says, as she places a hand on her bulging belly. "It has been a…difficult pregnancy, with this war and all…"
"So, when is the baby due?" Ogawa asks.
"Well…I insisted that as soon as Ryouga fulfills his duties as Ranma's 'Best Man', we will have the birth artificially induced."
"Personally, I rather avoid the whole thing-"
"You…you don't want to see the birth of our child?" Naru asked, as she began to weep.
"No, it's not THAT. It's just that…it's all this pressure with being a father, being…a FRIEND to my most vexing rival…this new job of mine…"
Naru grab a hold of her husband's hand.
"When we met on the Enterprise-D, we promised each other that no matter what, we would stick together. You had lost your Akari, while I lost MY Gurio, thanks to a virus that forced the government to place us on a 'cold' space station that ended up lost of THREE hundred years. But…in that tragedy, we became close friends. We made goals for ourselves, joined Starfleet…and protected our home from those who wish to harm it. Ryouga, there is no other person that I am willing to risk it all for the man I love…if you are willing to share your life with me in FULL."
Ryouga, nearly welling up, takes Naru's face into his hands.
"That's why I love you, Naru," Ryouga says, as he gives his wife a passionate kiss. Amanda looks away a bit, thinking about her own love-life…or lack there of.
Meanwhile, at the security check point…
"It's nice to see you again, Ms. Tendo," Pert says, as she checked in the Tendo party.
"Likewise," Nabiki says, as she and her family enters the main foyer that leads to the promenade. "You remember 'Nina' and 'Karen', right?"
"My, how much they have grown."
"It is a testament to my sister Kasumi's gentle care."
"Thank you for the kind words, Nabiki," Kasumi says, as she checked on the toddlers.
"Ms. Tendo," Odo says, as he steps forth. "As it is customary, I must ask you if you are here on 'business', or on a personal matter.
Nabiki looks at the station constable.
"Do not worry about my…less than apparent business transactions. Other than checking on Quark's book keeping, I am here for the wedding."
"Very well, but I will have to let you know that as it is policy, your movements will be watched."
Nabiki nods. She then looks around the immediate area.
"Kasumi, could you cover the children's ears? Something is about to happen."
"Very well," Kasumi replied, as she did as she was asked.
Nabiki then looks at Odo and Pert.
"I'd step a few feet THAT way, if I were you."
Odo was about to reply, but Pert pulled him back at the last minute-
BOOM!
"HOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHO!" Anna cackled, as she appeared where a lightning bolt (from out of nowhere) struck. She was dressed in a black cloak and outfit, giving her a slight Goth look.
"Huh," Pert says. "I knew I felt an ill wind coming this way…"
"How did you-?" Odo began, as he turns towards Nabiki.
"Ancient Japanese secret," Nabiki winked.
Odo merely dismiss the comment, and focuses on Anna.
"I am surprised that you came alone, Miss Sheridan."
"Well, I figure that taking out the 'planet killer' for a spin would attract TOO much attention. Besides, the next forty-eight hours free of MY antics is a gift to Dad."
Anna turns towards Nabiki and Kasumi.
"Ah, aunties," Anna says, as she hugged the elder Tendo sisters. "How are you? Still manipulating the galaxy for fun and profit?"
"Just ME, Anna dear," Nabiki replies. "Still thinking of new and better weapons of mass destruction?"
"Only when I'm taking a break from torturing 'the disappeared'."
"Well, we are happy to see that you can make it," Kasumi says.
The three break the group hug.
"Ms. Sheridan," Odo says, as his fellow security personnel brings an open bin to the forefront. "We would like for you to check in your weapons, please."
"Oh, very well," Anna says, as she began pulling out various weapons from her person.
Ten minutes later…
"That's it," Anna says, as she straightens herself out. It took TWO large bins to hold her weapons, both modern and archaic. "I expect every weapon to be accounted for. I AM a head-of-state, you know. Oh, and be careful how you handle that Rune sword; it's being powered by the soul of a 17th level Black Dragon from the Ninth Circle of Hell. I need a new pair of shoes, so I skinned it."
"…"
Anna turns to Nabiki and Kasumi. Had they not been guests of Lord Darkseid, they would have been shocked by Anna's nonchalant attitude.
"So, is that it for your part?" Anna asked.
"No," Kasumi says. "Father and Uncle Genma went ahead of us."
Meanwhile, somewhere else on the Promenade…
"Here you go, Mr. Tendo," Ukyo says, as she hands Soun and Genma their okonomiyaki. "Enjoy!"
"Thank you, young lady!" Soun says. Before eating, he checks on his flask of "Cursed Akane Water" in his case. Once done, he turns to Genma, who ate his and Soun's dish.
"Ukyo, can I…?"
"Of course!" Ukyo says. "I'll have another one ready shortly."
"NOW," Soun says. "So, what is the plan?"
"Well, according to my 'sources', my son's 'wife' will hold a party for my son's so-called fiancée. During the festivities, we will corner this Amanda person, apply the water, and 'free' your long-lost Akane."
"And hopefully, I can convince her to be with your son once again."
"Yes! So, with this drink," Genma says, as he lifts his glass of sake, " Let us initiate 'Operation: Akane Resurrection!"
"Hear, hear!" Soun says, as he downs his drink. Just as he and Genma slam their glasses on the counter, they feel hands on their collective shoulders.
"So…you two idiots are here," Taro says, as he whispers into their ears, with them sweating bullets. "We have much to talk about…"
Meanwhile, in one of the cargo bays…
FLASH!
"Oof!" Keiichi says, as he fell on a crate, after disembarking the fabled "Rainbow Bridge of Asgard". Hemdall the Watchman had owed him a favor, so he was able to leave without being noticed. The Immortal had petitioned Princess Serena for a chance to secure his relationship with his wife Belldandy. Unfortunately, she had merged with a mortal girl named Kodachi Kuno, all in an effort to prepare for the impending death and resurrection of Jadzia Dax of Trill. While he understood the reasons of the All-Mother for allowing this to take place, Keiichi loved his wife TOO much to risk loosing Belldandy forever. So, he was going to do something about it.
"Let's see," Keiichi says, as he looks around the room. As "The Machinist to the Norse Gods" (which is a nicer title than "Skuld's Assistant"), the Immortal kept a pace with developing technology from around the universe. So he was not a stranger to Federation or Cardassian technology. At any rate, he found himself deposited in some sort of storage bay.
"Okay," Keiichi says, as he takes out his "sonic screwdriver", made based upon alien technology, which will allow him to tap into the local computer network. If he wants to avoid scrutiny, he'll need some identification…
Wrrrrr-CHUNK!
The doors to the storage bay open up.
"Now, to get my identification cards from customs," Keiichi says, as he leaves the bay. When the doors to the storage bay closes again, something ELSE occurs.
As a grinding sound can be heard, get louder by the second, green-like "pagoda" fades into view. After a moment of silence, a young Asian woman (dressed in a black body suit) and a young Caucasian male exit the structure.
"Why are you concerned about…Master Ranma's wedding?" Adam asked, as he locked the door behind him. Adam was the young woman's companion for sometime now, and has given many opportunities that he would not have had under the Doctor's scrutiny.
"Simple, my good friend," the Mistress says, as she goes over the inner lock. "This…body of mine is attracted to Ranma sexually, so I am drawn to him."
"In other words, you're jealous that he's getting married," Adam says flatly.
"Unfortunately, you are correct. So, on that note, I would need to 'crash' the celebratory activities in order for Ranma to hate me, therefore I can continue my quest for universal domination unabated…free of emotional attachment."
"Yeah, right," Adam smirks.
"Hmmm," the Mistress says, as she examines the instrument panel. "It looks like someone has already done our job."
Wrrrrr-CHUNK!
The doors to the storage bin open up.
"Now, remember that THIS Ranma is not the same as the Ranma that you know."
"Check."
"And during the duration of this little adventure, you can refer me as…'Akane Tendo'."
"Right."
The two turned to leave, but-
"Wait," "Akane" said, as she checked Adam over. "First chance we get, YOU, sir, get some new clothes. We have a wedding to attend."
"Gee, it's not like I'm unsophisticated, you know!"
Tbc.