This is based on a work and its sequel by HistorianoftheKais titled "Prince of the Planets" with the sequel "Crest of the King." This was born out of reading those two and having what appears to be an over-active imagination. I do not own Ranma ½ or Sailor Moon. This is also my first crossover and there should be appearances by most of both casts. I do recommend reading the works this is based off of first, else you won't have too good of an idea of what is going on.
In the Reborn Kingdom, Chapter 38, Meanwhile, Back on the Moon-front
Setsuna took a bit of time to stretch the kinks out of her neck and shoulders. Last night had been quite a challenge for her and her considerable talents, though it wasn't with the one person she was craving. No he was staying at his home with his daughter as she continued her education out of their home on the Moon. Last night she brought a trio of thugs up from Japan and dumped them into their own individual cells. Their howls of protest had been quite humorous and their threats were really just empty. No these three were getting the special treatment.
The cells were a place located outside of time, very similar in location as the time gates itself. She did a complete background check and decided she would have to do something only her mother did once to her knowledge. No for the next few hours, all while outside of time, those three would have the worst trip of their lives, all thanks to their backgrounds and what their potential futures are. Oh yes they would learn alright, and hopefully they would go to their trials changed men.
Setsuna was glad it went as well as it did, and all three were is various states of shock when they saw where they were headed, no matter their choices. Only a few of the paths that they had seen showed them any form of hope, and they learned about the pain and agony they had caused others. They were being arraigned now and in spite of advice from council each had pled guilty, and each had requested that their families not be held to account for their actions. The judge was stunned at this, and he gave them another thirty days to thinks things over.
Misato had her daypack packed with the bare essentials, which consisted of a couple of changes of under garments, a clean shirt, a large beach towel, a bikini, a bath towel, and her sundries that she would use to bathe and keep clean with. At 19 now she had filled out nicely and was in excellent shape. The routines that she went through with Soun-sensei and Genma-sensei had hardened her body and gave her a measure of grace and strength that she never expected herself capable of. The training she had received from the Amazons only helped to increase his skills and stamina, and she had the martial arts skills. A knock at the door drew her attention and she called, "Its open!"
Ritsuko Akagi stepped into Misato's room fresh from the bath. She still had a towel around her hair, and her favorite robe hung loosely and untied on her frame. "You finished packing yet Misato?" asked Ritsuko as she pulled the towel off of her head and began to finish the drying process.
Misato took stock real quick and realized she had forgotten something. She bolted for her closet and pulled out a couple of bottles of tanning lotion and oil. She quickly loaded them in her pack, considering one more thing she bounded back to her closet and pulled out a full tube of aloe as well. "There that is it!" announced the young woman quite proudly. She quickly zipped the pack closed and hoisted up over one shoulder and began to head downstairs to put it by the front door.
"Misato just where do you think you are going?" asked a slightly perturbed Ritsuko.
Misato actually looked puzzled at the question. "Um, just downstairs to drop off the pack."
"Naked?" asked Ritsuko.
Misato looked down and realized that Ritsuko was right. "I guess I am," replied the dark haired girl. "It's not like we have any guys running around here. I don't see what the big deal is?" Misato then grinned as she took a look at Ritsuko's current state of dress. Ritsuko stood there with her robe nearly fully open and her hands were planted on her hips, exposing everything to Misato. Misato's grin hit Cheshire proportions as she stepped over to her friend and copped a not so insubstantial feel with just the right tweaks to just the right parts of Ritsuko's bust, "So I suppose keeping these things out on display is something you like to do just for me I take it." Misato darted away to take her pack downstairs as she was, leaving a slightly befuddled Ritsuko standing there a bit embarrassed and confused.
"Hey," yelled the young genius as she padded after her best friend in the world in the attempt to get Misato back.
Misato hit the bottom of the stairs and heard Ritsuko yell, but she kept on her mission. She padded over to the front door to drop her pack by Ritsuko's waiting pack. It was at that moment that the front door opened and two very good friends stepped in and regarded the girl with some level of exasperation. Nene and Jun had arrived to pick the girls up to take them to a place that had been made available to them a few years ago. The older women just shook their heads and made sure the door was closed before kicking off their sandals and stepping up into the house proper. Heavy footfalls came from deeper in the house and Ritsuko boiled out of the hall with her robe secured. Misato just smiled, "Hey guys! It is good to see you."
Nene and Jun were dressed in a similar set of cargo shorts but had on t-shirts of differing colors. They weren't dressed to impress, no they were dressed for the upcoming relaxation that the next couple of days would provide. "Still giving the shows eh Misato?" asked the still willowy Jun.
"Aw come on!" complained Misato. "It's not like there is anyone that would stop by other than you guys."
Nene just smiled. "Well it is good to know if we ever need a nude model we have a willing one in Misato," she quipped.
"Hey! I never said I'd do that!" grumbled Misato.
"No but you sure do act like you would," added Ritsuko. Misato just glared at Ritsuko, and said glare was ignored. It was then that Ritsuko noticed that Nene was carrying a fairly large bundle. "Hey what's in the package?" She suspected what it was, but just wanted to be sure.
"Oh this," quipped the fashion designer and expert seamstress, "I have a kimono for each, to include your mom, and I also have the yukattas finished as well and we were hoping to see if there are any more alterations needed."
Misato couldn't resist. "See, going naked is useful." Ritsuko just glared at Misato, and Misato of course ignored the glare.
"Well I suppose we should see if they fit," stated Ritsuko. She looked to the older women and asked, "Need a hangar for my mom's stuff?"
"That would be wise," remarked Nene. So the girls headed upstairs, and since Misato's room was the closest to the stairs, that is where they did the final fittings.
Since Misato was already naked the older pair began with her first. Her bundle was opened to reveal a complete kimono and a pair of nice yukattas that were just begging to be tried on. Nene and Jun were experts and the process now and it didn't take too long to have Misato in her kimono. A bit of fussing was needed and the women stepped back and regarded Misato as she stood there anxiously. Smiles spread across faces as they turned the young woman around and everyone was pleased with the results. Ritsuko's mind was working overtime thinking about her hairdresser friend that would have a ball styling up Misato's locks in just the right style to go with her new kimono. "Well?" asked the anxious Misato.
Jun smiled brightly at her younger friend. "It looks perfect!" she exclaimed. Misato looked at the others and heads were nodding in agreement. Her closet door was slid closed to reveal a full length mirror on the door that had been obscured and Misato found herself parked right in front of it. Her eyes went wide as she studied her image in the mirror and she was amazed at what she saw. She had really blossomed and instead of the gangly teenager that she still considered herself to be at times, a beautiful young woman stood there with a light blush on her cheeks. Ritsuko, who had discarded her robe, padded over to her friend and pulled her hair up and all four thought for a minute.
"Kara-chan?" asked Misato.
"Kara-chan," agreed Ritsuko. The two younger friends noticed the looks on the faces of their older friends and Ritsuko cleared things up. "Kara is a friend of mine from high school who is a very skilled hairdresser."
"Ooooo!" agreed the older pair in unison, seeing the possibilities. With that Misato began to remove the layers of clothing and they were carefully hung up. The yukattas were next and each seemed to have a pattern and cut that flattered Misato greatly. She was pleased with the results and before she knew it she was as naked as she was when the whole process began.
It was now Ritsuko's turn and her kimono went on just as quickly. Ritsuko had to admit she did like the feel of the traditional clothing, but as a budding scientist her studies demanded more utilitarian clothing. Smiles spread across faces as the final primping was done, and Ritusko was awed by the look she presented in the mirror. Misato however was not satisfied with the look just yet. With one hand folded beneath her breasts and the hand on the other arm pinched her lower lip in thought. After a few moments Misato realized something and went to her dresser and picked up a plastic hair comb that she sometimes used. Stepping up to her best friend's side she pulled a small portion of her hair back and slid the comb in with ease. "Now we just have to find the right one I'd say Ritsuko," remarked the girl.
Ritsuko's eyes went wide in realization and she knew that Misato was right, "That and a trip to Kara-chan's to get the right look too I'd say."
"Agreed," added Nene and Jun.
The older girls stripped Ritsuko bare and Misato made sure everything was hanging properly. The process was repeated with the yukattas and Ritsuko was pleasantly surprised on how good she really did look. She knew that she needed to get out a bit more, and now with the upcoming festival, well now she had the clothing for it. The other girls opened up the package for Naoko. Everything was hung up as a group effort and Jun accompanied Ritsuko to her room to help hang things up and to make sure the girl got dressed sometime before lunch. That left Nene riding herd on Misato and Nene solved the issue by tossing a matching set of undergarments into Misato's face as well as her favorite cut-off shorts and a comfortable t-shirt. The pair laughed as they headed downstairs to hang the new garments outside of Naoko's room with a small note posted on the door for her.
Jun helped Ritsuko hang her new clothing up and waited as the younger girl dressed. Jun took a bit of time to brush out her hair and when she was satisfied they headed downstairs. Ritsuko was dressed a bit more respectably than Misato, as her shorts were of a more "normal" length, well at least in Ritsuko's opinion.
"You guys ready?" asked Jun as they met at the front entry again.
"Yep," agreed the younger pair. They all pulled on comfortable sandals and the younger pair grabbed their sunglasses and packs. With the older pair leading the way they left the house and secured the door behind them. They stepped outside the wall of their abode and a pair of nice hover-scooters were sitting there with a small pack on each, and a pair of helmets on each as well. Nene's scooter was a shade of blue that could be seen in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea in summer, while Jun's was a shade of black that seemed to shimmer in the morning sunlight.
Ritsuko secured her pack to Jun's scooter and Misato secured her pack to Nene's. The older girls recovered their sunglasses from small storage compartments that were keyed to their DNA and all four girls donned the sunglasses and helmets. The older pair boarded their scooters and the younger pair got on behind their chosen drivers and they wrapped their arms around the waists of the older women. Nene and Jun swiped their index fingers over the ignition and the hover-scooters sprung to life.
You could hear and feel the hum of the engines that the scooters used. Each was designed to hover off the ground starting at a comfortable eight inches, but they could go as high as 100 or more feet depending on the terrain. Without warning Nene and Jun opened the throttles and the scooters leapt forward causing the younger pair to squeal in delight as the trip began.
With practiced ease the pair of scooters navigated the roads and came to on of the large expressways that circled and in some cases fed into and out of the growing city. The grils knew where they were heading, and who they had to go see first to check in. The Amazons had a nice area for their new home, and had integrated with their new neighbors quite well. The Amazons were growing and teaching, and slowly but surely their views on men were changing. Oh they still remained a matriarchal society, after all it was the Queen that ran things here.
The trip took the better part of forty-five minutes and the quartet found themselves pulling into the familiar area that the Amazons called home. The scooters slowed to a more sedate pace and the figures were recognized and greeted. The quietly turned a corner to a familiar structure that was both meeting hall, administrative offices, and library annex.
A wizened old figure was waiting for them with a warm smile and happy expression. The scooters were parked, helmets removed, bikes dismounted, and sunglasses removed to greet a friend and teacher. They all approached in a line and bowed. "Good morning Elder Kuh Lohn," intoned the quartet in an odd unison.
Kuh Lohn couldn't help but smile. "Oh stop that and come here all of you," she chided gently. She hugged them all and took delight in each of them as they had become a part of her odd and ever expanding family. "So how goes your education girls?" she asked of the younger pair.
"Not too bad," answered Ritsuko. "I've been able to get into some of the more advanced classes already and I may finish sooner than when I started."
Misato smiled and added, "While I'm not the genius Ritsuko is I'm holding my own in my studies."
"Oh nice try Misa-chan. For someone pursuing a dual degree in Law Enforcement and Military studies you are doing very well," added Ritsuko. Misato actually blushed a bit at the compliment. It is true Misato was not on the same level with the math and science like Ritsuko was, but she excelled at history and even some law issues too. She took to studying military history when in high school and things were beginning to pan out for her now.
"Wonderful," praised the Amazon elder. She focused on the other pair and she regarded them closely. 'Shield Sisters,' she thought about the two of them. The two were on what many of the younger generations of Amazons were calling "A Weird Way to Hunt a Husband" and neither was having a large degree of success. However the two remained the best of friends and from her practiced eye Kuh Lohn and many of her peers knew that the older pair were lovers. "So how goes the businesses ladies?"
Jun smiled, "Quite well elder. Having a clothing and art boutique has proven to be an interesting success."
"I had someone come in looking for some of Jun's art and they walked out with some new clothing and a kimono too," added the smiling Nene.
"And your other business?" added the Amazon with a raised eyebrow. Both girls blew out a breath. "That bad huh?" The girls could only look at Kuh Lohn and nod. "Well like I told you before, try that nice club just outside the base complex. I'm sure you can meet someone nice there." She fixed the pair with a level gaze, "You know as well as I that we all can understand each other quite well now and there will be no problems communicating. So humor an old woman and give it a try."
"Yes Elder," replied the pair. Even though they were adults, Kuh Lohn could still make them feel like young girls.
"Well enough about that," continued the Elder. "Well the cabin is stocked with more than enough food for your long weekend and there should be plenty of blankets and futons in the tent. The lunar tiger had her cubs a while ago but she quite safe and has even let the cubs romp with some of the local children when in the area. She is a sucker for a scratch under the chin and the young are just the same."
"How many cubs did she have?" asked Misato.
"A pair," answered Kuh Lohn, "Male and female too. With that in mind make sure all your trash goes into the recycler and the only thing you should have outside are drinks. Mind what you leave around as it can easily become a play toy for the cubs. She left the village this morning with the cubs following, so she may be there as early as tomorrow."
"I still can't believe how tame much of the wildlife is," remarked Jun.
"Agreed," replied Kuh Lohn. "I suspect the influence of our young Queen has much to do with it. However in discussions with Sailor Pluto I have learned that this was quite common in the old kingdom." She regarded the quartet as they soaked in the information. "Well enough of that. Off with the lot of you. You checked in and we know you are at the lake. Go, relax and enjoy yourselves," she ordered with a good degree of humor in her voice. The girls bowed and promptly boarded their scooters and within moments were heading toward the nearby trees that would lead them to their destination.
She watched them fade in the distance and Kuh Lohn knew that the girls would be safe. Right now however she had to get back into the library. They had discovered some very interesting details about their past, and about the past of one particular scout. The poor thing would probably end up beating her head against the wall once she learned what they suspected and were trying to prove.
The scooters approached the tree line and began a gentle rise to get above the tops. The wind was evident as the branches and leaves were moved by the gently blowing wind. The forest was quite thick here, and the wildlife was plentiful. Birds were taking flight, and there were other things of beauty as well contained in the forest, though from their height much of it couldn't be seen.
A small darker area appeared on the horizon that grew into an open area. The lake was visible first and it seemed to cover a large area. They slowed in their approach from the east and the trees ended, and the area was now fully visible to all. It was obvious to the experienced eye that the clearing they were now in lakeside was a natural clearing, with the only evidence of humans was the small cabin with a large porch, the large and sturdy tent, and the clothesline that was behind the tent and cabin. They landed the scooters and hopped off and took a good look around. The cabin and tent were located on the eastern edge of the lake in a grassy clearing that appeared to be well maintained. The tent was located south of the cabin, and both were east of the lake. Looking toward the lake there was a sandy beach with the sand continuing well into the water by initial appearances. On the northeast edge of the lake a large waterfall stretched over a distance of twenty yards from either edge. The water cascaded over the falls to fall into water or impact boulders that had been worn smooth over time. The sound was soothing to those in the area, and it had the effect of reducing tension immediately. Between the cabin and the waterfall was a large natural hot-spring that was just perfect for bathing. A grassy path led to the spring and it was also accessible from the lake as well. The spring emptied into the lake as well with an interesting little rock chute that was perfect for sliding. The cute ended at the edge of the lake and dropped down a few inches before it reached the surface of the water.
On the north side of the spring was a sheer rock face that went up for at least thirty feet. There was some moss in places on that wall, and it extended well into the woods and ended at the lake itself. The girls looked at each other and smiled, and as a group they quickly removed their helmets and began frantically kicking off their sandals while pulling their shirts over their heads. It was a well practiced maneuver and bras came off next, followed by a shimmying out of their shorts. They gathered their doffed clothing and gathered their packs and made a beeline for the tent. Packs, clothes, and sandals were deposited into neat piles and the panty clad girls explored the cabin. The cabin was actually nothing but a large kitchen and plenty of water closets for taking care of specific duties. A loft extended over the porch area and was used in colder weather if needed.
They took stock of their food supplies and found more than enough for their stay. Walking out the back of the cabin they found the waiting clothesline and spotted the short path that led to the spring. They were all smiles knowing how relaxing things were going to be and by some unspoken agreement they ran back to the tent giggling. They piled into the tent and promptly raided their packs for their beach towels and tanning supplies.
Jun took stock of herself and realized one important thing, she was looking a touch pasty. So without a second thought she promptly peeled her panties off and tossed them onto her pack. "What are you doing?" asked Nene with a glint in her eye.
"Just going for the full tan," she replied.
Ritsuko and Misato shared a look and shrugged their shoulders. They too peeled off their panties in time with Nene and all four girls regarded each other for a moment. "Girls only naked weekend?" asked Nene.
"Girls only naked weekend," agreed the other three in unison. Pausing to grab some reading material the girls boiled out of the tent and went straight for the sand. Liberal quantites of lotion were spread and within a few moments the girls were laying out with their heads close together so they could talk and chat if they wanted. The first hour was spent lying on their backs soaking up the warmth of the sun. Almost in unison they turned on their stomachs to take care of the other side.
Nene and Misato actually picked up their books and began to do some reading, while Ritsuko and Jun just chose to relax for a bit. It was about an hour later and Misato got up and headed for the water. This got the other girls' attention and they agreed with her choice. Within minutes they were laughing and splashing as they swam in the waist to breast deep water. They learned that the center of the lake would be over their heads, but not by much. So they chose to stay in the water for a while and even swam over to the waist deep water at the water fall and they took a small and cooling shower.
Tiring out they headed back for their towels and took some time to tan again. Lunch time hit and the girls as a group retreated for the cover of the porch and cabin. Ritsuko and Misato were actually quite good in the kitchen, thanks to plenty of lessons from Kasumi, Nodoka, and Yui, and considering the purpose of their location they kept things simple. They enjoyed a simple lunch while sitting in the very comfortable chairs on the deck and they didn't say much, they didn't have to.
Afternoon consisted of the younger pair working through some of their advanced katas, and then all four working on some more basic ones. Though not prone to violence the younger paired sparred a bit so they could maintain their figures and keep in practice as well. To cool off they headed back into the water for some swimming and ended up over at the waterfall for a rinse. It was almost erotic to see them interact. Massages under the waterfall along with some lingering embraces and then they younger pair decided to lay out on a large boulder to catch some more sun. Nene and Jun stretched out on another boulder and they just took the time to relax.
They alternated between the water, the rocks, and the waterfall for most of the rest of the afternoon, well at least until Misato's stomach made its presence known. That brought a weak and slightly embarrassed laugh from Misato. "Guess I'm a bit hungry," she remarked sheepishly.
The others regarded their surroundings, and things were getting a bit late. "Well I suppose now is a good time for dinner," remarked Nene.
"Sounds good by me," agreed Jun. So the girls waded over to the wall that separated hot spring from lake and walked single file. It was clear water and perfect for soaking in later. Ritsuko noticed something peculiar, and since she was in the lead by chance she followed things. It looked to her that the branches were concealing something and it led from the cliff face, over the springs, and to what looked like a slate covered area.
"What did ya find Rits?" asked Misato as she followed her friend.
"I'm not sure," mused the other as she looked in the area she was now standing in. The leaves overhead seemed to be hiding something, but it wasn't Ritsuko that gave voice to that.
"I wonder what the branches and leaves are hiding?" asked Nene to no one in particular.
Ritsuko and Misato were both examining the area with a critical eye. As they looked at one particularly stout tree they noticed a rope with a loop on the end. A few inches below the loop there appeared to be a convenient branch that had been but leaving just enough of a stump to hook the loop underneath it to trap the loop in place. Ritsuko and Misato shared a look and the pair padded over to the rope. "What the hell is this for?" asked Misato in her occasional blunt manner.
That drew Jun and Nene's attention, and the older pair of women glided over to where the younger pair were. Misato and Ritsuko shared a look and they both shrugged their shoulders. Misato reached out and pulled the rope down. As soon as she did the area was now covered in a shower from the overhead sprinklers that had been put in and hidden quite well. The girls got wet, but having spent the day in the buff it didn't matter. Misato released the rope and the shower stopped, and the all watched as the water drained into some well concealed drains on the floor. They broke out in laughter at what had just happened. "Oh that is just too good," remarked Jun. "The water felt warm and there is plenty of room for all of us!"
"Well lets get dinner then we can get a nice shower and a soak!" exclaimed a pleased Nene. They bolted for the cabin and the waiting kitchen. They paused long enough to dry themselves off on the porch before heading inside. Thankfully, with plenty of help from Yui, Kasumi, and Nodoka, the younger girls were pretty good in the kitchen, and with the help of all four they were again sitting outside on the porch enjoying a nice dinner together as friends.
Clean up was just as efficient, and within fifteen minutes the ladies were back in the tent gathering up their bathing supplies and they made a beeline for the shower. Towels were placed by the hot spring and Jun started the water flow. No one was able to wash themselves, as each of the other three took care of their chosen victim. So Ritsuko found herself standing there as her companions washed her. So it was with some surprise that Jun stopped and exclaimed, "What the hell?"
Ritsuko opened her eyes and looked at her older friend who was kneeling in front of her, "What's wrong?"
"Oh nothings wrong," stated the woman, "I was just wondering when you started to shave down there."
Ritsuko's eyes went wide as she realized what Jun meant. She of course followed Jun's eyes to her pelvic region and she regarded her small trimmed patch of hair. "Oh that," began the college girl. "I started that in high school mostly as an ease of maintenance and comfort thing. With the paces some of our sensei's put us through it only made sense."
Nene and Jun shared a look. "Shows us how much we pay attention if we are only noticing that now," remarked Nene.
"Agreed," replied Jun. She focused her attention on Misato and Jun's eyes went a bit wide, "So you are going for the bald look?"
"Meh," replied Misato, "It works for me and I don't have to spend so much time fussing with it all." Nene and Jun just shook their heads in resignation and the bathing continued. Misato ended up halting the flow of water when the bathing was finished, and the women piled into the very large spring and sat down in the nearly neck deep water. Misato and Ritsuko sat across from each other, with Misato's back up against the wall. Ritsuko leaned back with her arms supporting her as Misato took the time to massage her feet. The labs were killer sessions at times and getting the chance to sit down was a bit rare for her this past semester. So when bathing at home the girls shared a bath and Misato took the time to help her friend out.
When finished Ritsuko stood and Misato slid forward allowing Ritsuko to sit behind Misato with Misato between her splayed out legs. Ritsuko was getting good at giving her best friend back rubs, as much of her studies had her hunched over her desk with a nose deep into a text, or parked in front of her monitor typing up a report or other homework assignment. It didn't help Misato that her bust seemed to be in expansion mode and she found her shoulders were killing her at times. So the friends took care of each other as best as they could.
Nene and Jun watched the pair with a cautious eye, with Nene parked in Jun's lap. They took the time to caress each other without getting their motors started. They smiled when Misato relaxed into Ritsuko's embrace. Misato had been through hell, and they knew it. They were so overjoyed that the friends had stuck this close together for such a long time, and it seemed no matter what would happen, the younger pair would share a bond that would run deep, no matter the paths that the two took.
They alternated soaking in the spring, swimming a bit to cool off, or just lounging on the side of the spring itself. Twilight came upon the group fairly quickly, so as they chatted they finished drying off and headed for the lines to hang their towels. A last check made sure the cabin was closed for the night, and they slid into the tent. They rolled their futons out side by side and as exhaustion came upon them they crawled into their futons, cuddled together, and covered up. Sleep came quickly that night for the group of young women, as this was a much needed vacation.
This was just something I wanted to write to have fun with some of the characters that haven't been seen in a while. More to come soon I promise.