Sailor Moon ST (Star Trek)
Disclaimer: None of these characters belong to me…only the concept.
Note: This is a multi-genre story.
Part 51
Meanwhile, Cologne observed the pair. She has been monitoring her potential son-in-law's situation for a while now, and was looking forward in seeing its resolution come to the fore.
Cologne took a look at the girls, which caused the Amazonian matriarch's eyes to widen considerably. While the blond girl's aura was great, her shorthaired companion's aura was even greater…and "ordered" as well. She decided to test a hypothesis.
"Great, grand-daughter," Cologne said, as she picked up a bowl of dates. "Give these to our guests."
"Oh, okay," Shampoo said, as she both handed Mousse her tags and accepted the bowl of dates. She wondered why her Great, Grandmother wanted to use these particular dates.
Meanwhile, Ami was quietly using her Jedi senses to observe to area. She automatically knew that a powerful person was observing both her and Minako.
"Here you go," Shampoo said, as she sat down the bowl "They on house."
"Thank you," Ami said.
"Thanks!" Minako said. "Free food!"
Ami tentatively took a bite, while Minako began to dig in.
"You know, these things taste pretty good."
"Yeah," Ami replied. Being a trained Jedi Knight from Usagi's holodeck archieves, her senses were much more acute, which is why she was wondering why she felt her faculties slipping…
"When Luna told us that Usagi's former husband was looking for Usagi, I was wondering if we were doing the right thing."
"Oh?"
"I mean, what if this Ranma person wants to get together with Usagi again? Trying to know Ranma's status would shake the disease, you know?"
"Yeah-"
"Who is 'Usagi'?" Shampoo demanded. For a while, she observed the girls. However, when she heard what Minako had said about HER fiancé, well, that was THAT.
"Huh?" Ami said, as the full effects of the dates were taking place. Quietly, she began to manipulate her metabolism…
"Why, Usagi is the Moon Princess!" Minako declared. "We just want to make sure we are sure of this Ranma Saotome person's intentions towards her."
"And what that?"
"Whether or not this Ranma wants to be Usagi's husband-"
"NO! You no interfere in Shampoo's plans!"
SMASH!
Shampoo had brought out her bombori clubs to play.
Ami, having finally shook off the drug, looked at Shampoo.
"You REALLY don't want to fight us," Ami said in an eerie voice.
"Shampoo no really want to fight you," Shampoo replied in a daze.
"We change are minds about eating here."
"Shampoo understands. Please come again someday."
"But I'm hungry!" Minako whined.
"I treat you some other time. Let's go."
Ami suddenly was warned of an incoming attack.
"Minako, get down-"
CRASH!
"What have you done to my Shampoo?" Mousse said with rage, as he began to throw stuff at Ami. He had observed the girl doing something to his beloved Shampoo.
Ami looked at the incoming objects, and willed them to stop. She then pointed her right index and middle finger, and performed a flicking hand gesture.
SMACK!
"Uhhhhh…" Mousse said, after he was slammed into the wall.
Ami quickly turned to Cologne.
"We have no quarrel with you, Elder," Ami said respectfully, having discern Cologne's true nature. "We simply want to know of Ranma Saotome's intentions towards a friend of ours."
"So, you are indeed Gifted, child," the Amazonian Matriarch said, as she presented herself. "Who is your teacher, if I may ask?"
"My master, who is also my friend, is Usats Ikutat, the Onitoyota of Desserts, bani of the Jedi Order." Ami didn't want to use Usagi's present name, for fear of retaliation.
Cologne gasped.
"You mean…Lady Usashinko, of clan Rantsu? She is still alive???"
"I'm at a lost as to what you mean, Elder."
"Ah, I am ahead of myself. I am Cologne, Matriarch of the Joketsuzaku."
Ami gasped. Cologne was a "Nyanchiczu"…a Chinese Amazon!
"Elder Cologne, it is an honor in meeting you," Ami said with a bow. "Mistress Usats have used the Amazonian methodology in my extensive training as a Jedi Knight."
"As she should. After all, Usashinko is an honored 'Sister' among the tribe. Come, let us discuss the situation further."
At the same time…
"This place is great," Naru said, as she bit into her Okonomiyaki, a Japanese pizza
"Yeah, it certainly is," said Rei, as she munched away. "This 'mission' is SO boring."
"I guess. At least the cook is cute."
Later that day, at the Cherry Hill Temple…
"Well, what happened?" Luna asked.
"Yeah, I want to know as well," Artemis interjects.
The girls give their stories to the Moon cats.
"I see," Luna said. "And Ami, you say this…Cologne person wants to see Usagi again?"
"Yes," Ami replies. "Not only to discuss the 'Ranma' matter, but also to discuss 'family' business."
"Hmmm…I should talk to Usagi about this," Luna mused.
"Talk to me about what?" said a voice from behind.
Everyone turned to see Usagi standing there.
"Usagi…what are you doing here?" asked Luna.
"Anne told me that you guys were finished 'investigating' Ranma. So, I came here."
The Inner Sailors looked Anne, who simply shrugged her shoulders.
"Now, then, what's up?" Usagi said, as she sat down.
END FLASHBACK
After a bit of roller-blading, Usagi sat down to rest her feet a bit. Being so mortal, which included the lack of powers, had its drawbacks, as Washu's test have indicated. While Washu said that the caps placed on her could be removed, she has yet to find the means of doing so. So, for now, Usagi will have to deal with her humanity.
"Lady Usashinko?" said a voice from behind.
Usagi turned to see a very familiar face.
"Nina Williams? What are you doing here?"
"I'm sorry for doing this," Nina said, as she cocked her hand…
POW!
Usagi's slumped form was draped over Nina's shoulder. She then activated her wrist communicator.
"Nina to Kazuya: I have the Moon Princess. I repeat…I have the Moon Princess."
Meanwhile…
Ranma Saotome, determined to get to the bottom of the situation, went to the Rantsu Foundation with his "partner-in-crime" Nabiki Tendo.
"Okay, Ranma, let ME do the talking," Nabiki asked.
"Sure, whatever," Ranma replied.
Nabiki shook her head. She knew how bull-headed Ranma could be at times. At least, the two of them looked professional in their suits.
The Rantsu Foundation was a large building that was in the heart of the downtown section of the city of Tokyo. It was part of the Mishma Zaibatsu complex in the northern part of the downtown area.
When Nabiki and Ranma entered the main lobby, they went to the reception desk.
"Hello, my name is Kamiko," the girl at the desk said. "How may I help you today?"
"We're-" Nabiki began.
"We're looking for the person in charge," Ranma said. Then he turned to his companion. "What?"
"What my friend is requesting is an appointment with your spokes-person," Nabiki said.
"Oh, okay. One moment please," Kamiko said, as she picked up her phone. "Mr. Rantsu? There is a- what is your names again?"
"Ranma Saotome."
"Nabiki Tendo."
"Right. There is a Mr. Ranma Saotome and a Miss Nabiki Tendo here to see you. Oh? Okay."
Kamiko turned to Ranma and Nabiki.
"Please take the service elevator to the right-hand side. Someone will be there to greet you."
"Thank you," Nabiki replied.
As Nabiki and Ranma walked, Nabiki berated Ranma.
"Saotome, if you mess this up, I won't help you any more. Okay?"
"Alright, alright. I just want things to be normal again."
The two reached the elevator, where a familiar face was seen.
"Uncle Ranma!" Nodoka ("Jinx") Rantsu said, as she hugged Ranma. "It's good to see you again."
"Uh, yeah," Ranma said nervously. "I didn't know that you would be here today."
"I'm the foundation's security specialist, silly!"
"So, are you to escort us…?" Nabiki asked.
"Yes, Miss Tendo. Follow me."
The service elevator took the trio to the secluded portion of the building. It bypassed the normal building codes. Finally, the elevator opened up to reveal a plush and elaborate set up. From what Nabiki could guess, the room was expensive.
As the trio walked towards the main office, Ranma could not help but wander why the various artifacts were so familiar. The artifacts ranged from trophies, to suits of armor, to vehicles and the like. Finally, the trio arrived to the main office.
"Father is really looking forward in seeing you again," Nodoka replied, as she opened the door.
There, inside, was someone sitting in a plush chair, though only the back of the chair was seen. Wafts of cigar smoke drifted in the air.
"You may leave us, Nodoka," said the occupant of the chair.
"Yes, Father," Nodoka replied, as she bowed and left the room. Once the door was shut, the chair's occupant turned around.
It was an older-looking version of Ranma.
"What?" Ranma and Nabiki exclaimed.
Meanwhile, Usagi Tsukino woke up to find herself in a holding cell. She extended her senses to find out that she was being watched.
"Well, it looks like I am really in the deep," Usagi mused. As long as Kami-sama's enchantment was still in effect, she couldn't call down her greater powers; she could only access them whenever OTHERS are in danger.
"Well, it's time to get to work," Usagi said, as she began to chart the room. She could tell that the room had an air supply system of some type. Otherwise, she would have suffocated by now.
Tbc.
