Timeless Legends
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A Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon, Gundam Wing & Ranma 1/2 Crossover

Timeless Legends

written by K-chan

Prologue

Her cries erupted from her shakened body as the lifeless body of a young man fell to the ground. Tears streamed down her delicate face like two endless waterfalls as she rushed over to her lover's body. "Endymion," she called to him, holding his hand against her tear-stained cheeks. His eyes were barely opened, trying to capture the last image of his beloved princess. His lips motioned her name but no sound came out. He couldn't even complete her name when death took him.

An insane laughter overwhelmed her when she looked up and saw the woman who killed her prince. It was the jealousy and hatred of a woman that was a dangerous thing. "My dear Endymion," the woman said softly as if she was speaking to only him. Her eyes whipped at the young princess pure hatred. "You are the cause of his death!" she roared. She summoned an immense amount of energy, preparing to kill the girl that stood in her way of love.

"DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEE!" she screamed like a banshee, blasting the enormous energy ball at a sadden yet fearless princess. It no longer mattered what happened to her since she couldn't be with her prince if she was still alive. To be with him again, she was prepare to die. She couldn't let him be alone in the other world. She closed her eyes, awaiting death to take her as well, and then she would be with him again, forever.

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She couldn't allow it to happen. To save her precious princess, she would do anything. She would even risk her own life. She raised the staff that contained power of time into the air and spoke the words that would end her personal happiness. "TIME... STOP!" Sailor Pluto chanted the forbidden words that stopped all flow of time.

The Garnet Staff fell onto the ground as she followed suit, wrapping her arms around herself in pain. She pushed aside her suffering for the moment to get a glimpse of her princess. The young girl was standing strong with her head thrusted into the air, ready to die, and the energy blast was frozen upon her. Pluto smiled, satisfied with the results, but a loud voice interrupted her thoughts, "Sailor Pluto, guardian of the Gates of Time, you have broken the ultimate laws of Time."

Slowly, Pluto climbed to her feet and knelt to the omnipotent voice. "I accept the punishment for my actions," she said, knowing well what was to be expected.

"Very well. Sailor Pluto, you are hereby confined to the Gates of Time for all eternity. As long as Time flows, you--the guardian--shall continue to exist. An immortal, you shall be. With Time, you are one."

"Yes, with Time, we will be one," she said softly. Tears filled her eyes, but she didn't weep--not for the loss of her mortality.

"Pluto," came a gentle voice.

The soldier reached her hand over to the Garnet staff and used it to aid her to her feet. "Queen Selenity," she acknowledge, sensing the voice in her own mind. "Please do not speak. You could not have prevented the punishment the Gods have decreed. And I do not regret nor will I ever regret the actions I took to save her."

"Pluto, you did not have to do this."

"No, Your Highness. When we became Sailor Soldiers, very aware of our responsibilites, we swore our loyalty to the Moon Kingdom as well as the Royal Family. I speak for all of the soldiers when I say our affections for the Princess is beyond words. She is a great part of each of us that we will forsake our lives to protect."

"Pluto... I understand." The soldier of Time closed her eyes when she heard the last of the Queen's words. She knew this would be the end of the Moon Kingdom. She watched as Queen Selenity summoned the Ginzuishou through her teary face. The crystal was their last hope for them to help preserve the Princess and everyone.

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Queen Selenity raised the Ginzuishou into the air, pleading with all her heart to the great Goddess that protected them, "Please, Selene, grant me this final wish with the Ginzuishou." The crystal grew brighter, answering her request that Selene would give. She silently thanked the Goddess. "Please send Princess Selenity and her court to a happier future. Let them be reborn onto a beautiful, brighter star!"

The light of the Ginzuishou expanded and engulfed the young princess and her guardians on the Moon. Within minutes, each person frozen in time began to vanish in the light. As part of the Queen's request, Metallia and Queen Beryl--the evil that invaded their peaceful land--were not to be destroyed in order to preserve the souls of those who died at their hands. Unfortunately, there was not a way for them to be reborn unless there were strong bonds with those who were still alive.

In the case of the Sailor Soldiers of the Inner Planets who died in the battle against Metallia, this would be the only way they could exist in the future. Their love for their Princess and the young generals of Earth was the greatest bond that secured their future presences.

Even the Queen's most trusted, feline advisors were sent away but to the Gates of Time, where Pluto placed them in a deep sleep. She would watch them until they were needed again. Queen Selenity would have sent them to the future to live a normal life, but with the evil imprisoned, there was a possibility they would need to guide the Princess.

Finally, it was just Queen Selenity left among the ruins of her kingdom. All her energy and powers were now gone, she gave it all to the Ginzuishou. Weary, her body slipped against a broken column as she gazed at the starry sky. "Farewell," she whispered, "until we meet again." Her eyes closed, and the final tears rolled down her lifeless face.

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Pluto turned her face away from the scene as the grip around her staff tightened. She wished she could save the Queen, but this was the only way. If she didn't use the crystal, then no one would be sent to the future. "WHY?!!" She heard the powerful yet heartbroken voice echo in her domain. "WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?!"

"Uranus," she called sympathetically. Like her, the two soldiers of Uranus and Neptune were forced to watch the tragic end of the Moon Kingdom on their respective planets. To be a Sailor Soldier of the Outer Planets was a lonely life to begin with, isolated from everyone in order to protect the Solar System from foreign invaders.

The Queen's body disappeared from the ruins of the kingdom, and that had initiated the final phase. The final step that required the three Holy Talisman of the Outer Planets. Pluto watched the the top of her staff detach itself from the long rod and slowly vanished.

With the Space Sword of Uranus and the Aqua Mirror of Neptune, the Garnet Orb reappeared on the dark, silent planet of the Outer Solar System. The three objects began to radiate its energy and resonate as one, calling upon the power of the Soldier of Death and Destruction. From the dark castle that towered on Saturn, the young soldier awakened to her destiny.

The three older Outer Soldiers watched helplessly as Sailor Saturn call upon her Glaive of Silence to set the cycle of life and death into motion for the Moon Kingdom. Uranus cursed Destiny while Neptune silently wept over the beautiful loss. "In a new and happier future, our dear Princess will be loved as much as she was in this time," Pluto consoled them. "And love, she will bring to those around her. This, I--forever the Guardian of Time--promise."

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Centuries have passed as Pluto continued to watch over the various times in her domain. Being a guardian of such a powerful element, she was able to take glimpses of the future. (I don't know if you could call "time" an element.) But even with that knowledge, the future could still be unpredictable. The results could be worse than it already was if tampered with. What laid in the future for the Princess was of utmost important.

The thought that one day that imprisoned evil of the past would break free plagued her mind endlessly. If it ever happened again, she would have to make certain the Princess and the world she lived in would be well protected. For that, she had to find worthy people.

Pluto observed the different times carefully until one stood out from the thousands of others. The life of a certain martial artist was particularly interesting. A young, skilled warrior named Ranma Saotome. (No surprise there.) His skills as well as those around him--allies or rivals, quite difficult to dicipher--were outstanding. These were the people she was thinking of, particularly that Ranma.

The young man's appearance reminded her much of the Earth prince who died. The two had dark hair and the most beautiful, blue eyes that could match her own Princess's. Pluto even considered linking Endymion's soul with with Ranma, IF he agreed to her proposition.

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He ran and ran until the land he was on could no long allow him to do that because now he was standing at the edge of a high cliff that overlooked the sea. "THIS IS SO UNFAIR!" he shouted to the skies. He was completely fed up with his life. Every day was the same, over and over, from getting a mallet to his head from tomboy fiancee to brutal assaults from her admires, not to mention his other fiancees and half of the people in Nerima-ku.

Ranma squatted down near the edge, staring out at the sea. His hand smoothed over the bandaged part of his face as he tried to shrug off the image of his fiancee attacking him. "Stupid Akane! She never listens to me! She wouldn't even care if I just up and left 'em all! That'll show her! Show her and everyone!" He was so worked up on leaving his chaotic life in Nerima-ku behind but then slumped forward at the thought of everyone tracking him down.

"What's the use?!" he groaned, his hands running through his hair with frustration. His Jusenkyou curse was a nightmare already, but he dealt with it. But that couldn't compare to what he went through daily. What he needed was a new life--away from this district, from this city, from this country... if possible away from this planet, space, time, whatever.

And that was when she appeared. A woman with long, dark-green hair appeared behind the young man. "Ranma Saotome," she called, and he spun around to her. He was definitely surprised that someone was capable of sneaking up behind him like that. He hid the confusion from his face as to why he couldn't sense her presence.

"Yeah, that's me. Who are ya, and whadaya want?" he demanded, hoping she wasn't another fiancee or someone after his father's debt. He carefully observed her, wondering why she was wearing a strange outfit and the purpose of the staff in her hand. He rubbed the back of his head, not sure what to make of the woman but that she was crazy. "Should I even ask 'bout how ya look?"

"I am known as Sailor Pluto," she said. "Guardian of the Gates of Time."

That was one response he was not expecting. "Uhh, yeah... right, and I'm a normal guy," he said sarcastically. He could hardly sense anything from her, but just looking at her would send chills up anyone's spine. She betrayed no emotions in her face nor body gesture if there was any from the way she stood--as if she was a statue or something.

"I have seeked you, Ranma, for one purpose. I will give you the very desire that is in your heart." That really got his attention, but how could she know what he wanted when he did not know her--or did he? "I offer to you a new life--a different life from the chaos that has been haunting you. One where you can call it 'normal.'"

His eyes widened at her words, but was she capable of granting something as nearly impossible for Ranma Saotome. "Can that really happen?" he asked. "But how could you? And why'd ja do that for me? I've never met ya before."

"Those questions do not matter, but I, as guardian of Time, CAN make it happen. The decision lies within you. Are you willing to risk everything for your own happiness? A happiness that you can find in a new future." As she spoke, he noticed something in her dark-red eyes. The pair seemed to be holding some kind of emotion--maybe a glimpse of hope.

"You make it sound temptin', ya know that," he smirked. "But I guess I'll take ya up on that offer."

"If you accept, are you willing to face Death for your new life--for your happiness?"

"What? What kinda question is that?"

"Will you fight 'Death' for what you want?"

She seemed to be questioning his confidence, which made him angry. "I never back down from anything! Not even death'll stand in my way!" he stated.

"Very well." Pluto pointed the staff at him and in a monotonous voice, said, "DEAD SCREAM." The Garnet Orb flashed, and the air around it began to stir as a gowing sphere of magenta appeared at the end of the staff. In a second, it blasted towards Ranma who quickly pulled his arms in front of him. What surprised him the most was not the attack but what he thought was a faint smile on the woman's face. He was able to block the charging blast, but it was a strange and powerful one that sent him flying off the cliff.

This was what she meant about facing 'Death,' he thought. Even if she couldn't give a new life now, there wasn't any point in fearing for his life because he feared nothing--except cats (but we're not going there). He would fight 'Death' till the end. He smirked.

Pluto began to fade away from, which was strange for someone who could open time portals, but that was what she did. The solid form of Pluto was still present in the Gates of Time as she watched the martial artist plummet to the rough terrains below, but what was the fate of those in Ranma Saotome's life? Perhaps she would have to seek them out as well. She let the thought linger for a few more years.

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One morning, a little girl about five years old wandered along the mountainside. Her golden-blonde hair was put up in two ponytails that bounced after her when she skipped. She wore a pink dress with white frills at the end of her sleeves and the bottom of her skirt. A pair of pink shoes adorned her small feet. She hummed a sweet tune that overwhelmed the forest.

She immediately stopped when she saw something white rush by her. Excited to see a white bunny, she hurried after the creature, diverging from the known pathway. She chased after it with the purpose to catch it, but a little girl was not a competitor for an animal adept to such environments. Soon, the girl became lost in the unfamiliar surroundings. The large, intimidating forest frightened her, causing her to burst into tears. She kept walking around and crying for her father.

She accidently stepped in a small puddle, getting her pretty shoes dirty. She pouted through her teary face and continued her trek near a slope, hoping someone would find her soon. Not careful, her foot slips against the moist ground, and she was sent tumbling down the slope. She tried to grab onto the slippery ground to stop her descent, but it didn't happen until she was on level-ground again.

Feeling icky and cold from the contact of the earth, her cries became louder and more deseparate. She could almost hear her voice echoing through the forest, but it wasn't until moments later that she realized it was someone else's voice that was calling her. "DOWN HERE!" she shouted as she pushed herself up from the ground. She slipped again but went right back on her feet. She brushed her bangs from her eyes with her dirty hand, making streaks of dirt on her face.

Her eyes were soon filled with joy when she saw a boy around her age standing at the top of the hill. He wore Chinese clothing with a golden dragon on the front of the shirt. She waved to him as she started to run, wanting to be with him. "Ranma!" she called.

He turned around behind him and shouted, "I'VE FOUND HER!" Immediately after that, he gracefully slid down the slope to her. Too caught up in the moment, she didn't realize she was falling forward, but luckily she fell into Ranma's arms. She buried her head into his chest, sobbing at how scared she was when she was alone.

"Usagi," he began, holding her upright and looking into her deep, blue eyes. "Everything's okay now. I'm here, so don't cry. I'll protect you."

She wiped some of her tears and asked in a tiny voice, "You promise forever?"

He nodded. "I promise I'll protect you forever and ever!" he declared, patting his chest. She hugged him, giggling at how grown-up he was when he said those words.

"USAGI!" came another voice. The two looked up at the hilltop and saw another boy that appeared to look and dress similar to Ranma, but he had a yellow shirt and a yellow bandana decorated his head. (Like you didn't know who that is.)

"Ryouga!" she called to him. This time the boy was with a man. The man looked about his mid-twenties, wearing jeans and a dark-blue jacket over a white shirt. His dark eyes would usually express nothing, but when he saw the blonde girl in such a messy state, there was a glimpse of worriment. The pair quickly descended the slope, but the boy reached the bottom faster due to his small size.

"Usagi, are you hurt?" the man asked, kneeling down to her to make sure for himself.

She shook her head in response, and Ranma tells her, "But you're a mess, Usagi. Your aunties won't be happy." She took a careful look at herself and began to cry at her horrendous appearance. She ran to the man and wept in his embrace. She had ruined her favorite dress her aunts had given to her.

"RANMA!" Ryouga shouted angrily, "You made Usagi cry!"

"Usagi, I didn't mean to. I'm really sorry. Will you forgive me?" He felt really bad because he never wanted to make her cry. She was about to forgive him since it wasn't his fault, but Ryouga already physically jumped on Ranma and started to deal his punishment.

Letting the boys battle it out, the man turned his attention to the blonde girl. He took his hand and gentle brushed the remaining tears away. "Don't cry, Usagi. Your aunts won't be angry at you."

"Really?"

He nodded. "They'll be very happy you didn't get hurt. Your dress can always be replace, but there's not another Usagi in this world that can replace you." She smiled at the meaningful words and hugged him. They watched Ranma and Ryouga display their martial arts for a bit until the two boys laid a punch to each other's face, ending in a semi-equal match. Ranma came out with the huge bruise on his check, but Ryouga took several hits on his body because of his carelessness as well as the one on his face, which seemed less severe than Ranma's.

"That's enough, you two," the man informed them. "It's time to head back." Usagi climbed onto his back for a piggyback ride as the boys climbed to their feet.

The four were on their way down the mountainside with Ranma and Ryouga following behind, still bickering on who would be the best martial artist in the world. Usagi looked back at the two arguing and giggled. She crinkled her nose adorably, thinking it was a difficult answer. She turned around again and leaned her chin against the man's shoulder. "Who do you think is the best, Uncle Heero?"


TO BE CONTINUED... Next Chapter, "The Normal Life."
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Very surprised, huh? At the end of the prologue, I mean. Hate it? Like it? Semi-enjoyable? Tell me about it. I'm up for any criticism. There's not much planned for the future chapters yet... I'd like to thank Bambi-chan for helping me with the title!

Once again, I'm just reuploading this story in HTML format.

K-chan =^.^;=