Sailor Moon ST (Star Trek)

Disclaimer: None of these characters belong to me…only the concept.

Note: This is a multi-genre story.

Part 53

"Anyway," Nabiki said, as she rolled her eyes. "I remember Kuno getting this talisman. I also remember Ranma disappearing for about a week with no memory of what happened to him during his disappearance."

"Actually, it's a tad more complicated than that," Ken replied. "The truth of the matter is that you were away from your proper time line for about…five thousand years-"

"WHAT?"

"Yes, five thousand years. However, that's not in consecutive years, since you have been reborn and regenerated several times."

"But…how can Ranma be that old if he doesn't remember?" Nabiki asked.

"As I said, Ranma has been reborn and regenerated several times, and you have Lady Usashinko thank for that."

"What…what is she?" Ranma asked. He did not like anyone playing with his life like that!

"Well, see for yourself," Kenshiro said, as he presented another data pad. "Here."

Ranma and Nabiki looked at the proceeding images…

FLASHBACK

The music began to play, as the gathered dignitaries, military personnel and other honored guests stood. Captain Ranma Saotome, the newly appointed commander of the "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-B), an Excelsior-class starship waited for his new bride nervously. After thirty years of service, he was finally settling down.

Much to the lamentation of many of the women in the audience.

"Relax, Ranma," said Captain Hikaru Sulu, Ranma's best man. "It will go well."

"Yeah, I guess so."

Ever since Captain Usagi Tsukino had completed her own five-year mission aboard the "Serenity", Usagi felt the urge to settle down. After all, she wasn't getting any younger.

Finally, the bride comes forth. The newest Federation Ambassador-at-Large Spock walked the aisle, as he escorted his once beloved. He was the only family member that could "give her away".

"I'm so nervous, Spock-kun," Usagi whispered. "I just wish Kirk was here."

"Me, as well, Usako," Spock replied. Kirk had died years ago.

Usagi's bridesmaid Captain Nyota Uhura smiled at her long time friend. She was glad that Usagi and Ranma had finally admitted their feelings for each other, and then progressed their relationship to its logical conclusion.

As she walked down the aisle, Usagi looked at the familiar faces. Some were dignitaries from all kinds of worlds. There was Bela Omak, who was the "the Head Boss" of the Mob-control planet of Sigma Iotia II; there was tribal leader Leonard Usa-James Akaar, who was named after Dr. McCoy, Captain Kirk and Usagi for their role in freeing Capella IV from the Klingons. Speaking of which, even the Klingon commanders Kang (who once threatened to execute Ranma), Kor (who tried to kidnap Usagi as a hostage) , and Koloth (who traded barbs with Kirk) were there, though they would never admit having any form of respect for the rivals. Also in attendance was Chancellor Sigrid Reinhardt, who was the head of state of the Nazi-like planet called Ekos; even the Platonians and the Olympian god Apollo (both of whom inspired the Greco-Roman culture) were in attendance, as were the ever child-like Miri (who is the leader of the equally childlike populace of "Miri's World"). All in all, many of the guests at Usagi and Ranma's wedding had been saved by the couple and their crewmates, or were once sworn enemies-turned-staunch allies.

Finally, Usagi stepped forward, and faced her beloved. The wedding was being held at the Starfleet Academy chapel, which is located in the old Presidio in San Francisco, California.

Starfleet Admiral Garth signals his wife Marta, a green Orion woman, to cease the wedding music. It still amazed Usagi that Garth was once insane, and that he tried to kill his future wife, when the Enterprise was sent to investigate the penal colony Garth and Marta were imprisoned in years ago. The one good thing that came out of that situation was that Garth, once he was cured of his madness, taught Ranma his metamorphic ability, and thus allowed Ranma to be in control of his curse.

At any rate, as it was customary for Naval personnel, Admiral Garth performed the honor of marrying his two dearest friends, on the grounds of his Alma Mata.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today, to join this man, Ranma Saotome, and this woman, Usagi Tsukino, in holy matrimony…"

Usagi began to shed a tear. She always wanted to have her wedding back in her own home, with her parents and friends there. Usagi then turned to where her daughter T'Sara sat. She had recently been promoted to Commander, and will take over the post of "First Officer" aboard the Serenity; Usagi's old friend Hoshi ("Sailor Earth") Sato had decided to resume her Starfleet duties, and thus will assume command of Usagi's old ship. Conversely, Usagi will take over for Hoshi as an Ambassador-at-Large, and will directly work with the Federation President on most matters. Uhura had jokingly told Usagi that the reason she took the desk job was to prepare herself for parenthood.

"Do you two have any words before the pronouncement?" Garth asked.

"Yes," Usagi replied, as she lifted her veil. "Ranma, I have saved myself-"

There's snickering in the background.

"Anyway," Usagi said with a glare. "I have saved myself the trouble of trying to figure out what to say to you, so I have written down a poem."

Usagi took out a datapad, and began to read:

I promise to love you from now on,
To love you with all my heart.
From now on we'll be together,
Till death do us part.

I will love you and cherish you,
Until the sun stops burning.
I will do the honor and be your wife,
It's you I'm always yearning.

To know that you love me,
Brings joy to my heart,
To know that you will be faithful,
Is the key that love was from the start.

In you I can share my thoughts,
You are my lover, My best friend.
You have taken me to the highest point.
You have taken me places I've never been.

I promise to pledge my love to you,
I promise to be faithful and true.
The words would mean nothing,
If I didn't have you.

You are the love of my life,
I hope you always know.
I love you more than anything in the world,
I won't ever let you go.

I promise to be you're everything,
This is my vow to you.
I can't wait for that day to come,
Until the day we can say I do.*

(A/N: The poem that Usagi read is called "I Do", by Whitney Bird )

"AWWWWWWW," said the crowd, while Ranma blushed furiously.

"And you, Ranma, do you have anything to say?" asked Garth.

Ranma nodded. He then turned to look at Usagi.

"Usagi, for as long as I have known you, you have been there for me. We have journeyed together, and we have fought together. I can only hope that I can be a good husband to you, as you have been a best friend to me."

"coughWIMPcough," said Kang.

"Well, if there is nothing else, we may continue," Garth said. "Ranma Saotome, do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

"I do."

"And do you, Usagi Tsukino, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?"

"I do."

"Then, by the power vested in me, by the laws of this land, and by Starfleet protocol, I now pronounce the two you spouses. Ranma, Usagi? You may kiss."

Ranma held Usagi's face in his hands, and passionately kissed his new bride.

"AAAAAAAYYYYYYYY!" roared the crowd.

"How dull," quipped Trelane, also known as "the Squire of Gothos".

Once the closing wedding music was being played, Usagi and Ranma, with hand-in-hand, ran down the aisle, as rice was being thrown at them. The future looked bright indeed…

END FLASHBACK

When the video recording ended, both Ranma and Nabiki were in stunned silence.

"You were very much in love withy her, as she was with you," Ken said, as he took the data pad. "If there is one thing that you should know, is that whatever choice she has made for you, she did so out of love."

"If I'm her…husband," Ranma began, "then why can't I remember?"

Kenshiro looked at Ranma for a moment.

"When you died the last time, it was during an event known as 'The Week of Nightmares'. Tokyo was over-run creatures of the Dark…and worse. You, Usagi, the clan and are allies stopped this menace. Unfortunately, you had to face…your son to do so."

"My…son?"

"Yes," Kenshiro said, as he gave Ranma a picture. It was of a young man who looked EXACTLY like Ranma, except that the look-alike had blond hair.

"Who-?"

"This is Genryu Rantsu. He is the only male that you have sired directly, as far as we know. He is your child by Usagi."

"So, what happened?" Nabiki asked.

"Genryu…hated his curse, so much so that he made a deal with dark forces, as a way of gaining support in the Dark's attempt at dominion."

"Wait," Nabiki interjected. "Why is that YOU don't seem to mind your curse."

"To be honest, I really don't know. I was born in this century, so my own mindset is different from Genryu's, who was born during the Tokugawa era."

"About my…death…?" Ranma asked.

"I don't know the details, but something had happened to warrant the decision Usagi had made in not resurrecting your memories, along with your body. Instead, she decided to wait until the events involving you and that Kuno boy to take place. And the rest, as they say, is history."

Ranma looked away for a moment. This was too much to take in all at once.

BEEP-BEEP!

"Excuse me for a moment," Kenshiro said, as he activated his secured cell phone. "Go ahead."

Kenshiro's face frowned.

"What's going on?" Nabiki asked.

"I see, thanks," Ken said, as he closed the line. "Apparently, Lady Usashinko is in a fight with her foster son at the Genetic Corporation-"

"Then, let's go to her!" Ranma said.

Kenshiro looks at Ranma for a moment.

"Very well then, but remember the choice you have made today."

Kenshiro then placed his hands on Ranma and Nabiki's shoulder.

"Watch your step…" Kenshiro began.

"What are you talking about-?"

ZAP!

A moment later, at the Genetic Corporation…

ZAP!

Kenshiro, Nabiki and Ranma appeared in the building's gym room. There, they heard a woman's voice.

"Say it…SAY IT!"

The trio turned to see an…angel(?) putting a…devil(?!) into a head lock.

"What the-?"

"Okay, I…give…" Devil says.

"Good."

With Angel's release of Devil, the two returned to their original forms. Usagi then looked at Nina Williams, who was paralyzed with fear.

"Do I need to say something to YOU, Nina-chan?"

"Uh, nope. I'm all set," Nina replied with a big sweat drop.

"Good."

"Lady Usashinko?"

Usagi turned to see her descendent Kenshiro and-

"Ranma?"

Ranma went up to the girl, unsure at what he wants to say.

"You're…Usagi, right?" Nabiki asked.

Usagi looks at the girl, before turning her attention back to Ranma.

"Ranma…I suppose you're here for an explanation of things, right?"

Ranma, still unable to speak, nodded.

"Sigh. Very well. If you want the truth, then it's time for the truth."

Tbc.