Disclaimers: "Ranma ½" characters and situations created by Rumiko Takahashi.
"Sailor Moon" was created by Naoko Takeuchi. All rights reserved, used
without permission.
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[SM/Ranma][Crossover FanFic]

[Destiny's Price]
A Sailor Moon / Ranma 1/2 Crossover
Part Three - Akane and Mamoru's Loves
Written by Bambi Star
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Later on that day, relaxing in Rei's room:

"Hey, these photos ain't that bad," Rei said while looking at a collection of
photographs containing shots of Usagi and Ranko separately, and of Ranma and
Usagi together.

"I like this one the best." She holds up the last photo.

Minako nods, "Yeah, I like that one too. We should get them to pose together
more often."

Across the room, Usagi watches the group while doing a handstand. They didn't
seem to be teasing her so she pretended not to hear. Ami accepted the photos
from Rei, then looked at Ranma who was sitting on the bed in silence. "Hey,
Ranma-kun, why don't you ever pose in your male form by yourself?"

Ranma shrugs, "Don't want my ex-fiancées to see. I guess." Usagi notices
others entering the temple and she flips upright.

"Hey guys, you're early." said Ranma. Makoto entered holding a tray of
cookies. Hotaru laughed and grabbed a cookie off the tray, biting into it.

"Yum!" Everyone smiled at her. Even at the age of eight Hotaru maintained a
childish innocence and exuberance for life that brought a smile to those
around her. Hotaru sat down next to Ranma, munching on the cookie.

"Want some, oniisan?" she offered Ranma a cookie with an adorable smile.

The girls giggled while Ranma ruffled her hair, "No thanks, Imouto-chan, you
eat it."

"Ok." said Hotaru as she grabbed another cookie from the tray. Usagi smiled
at them before sitting at the table. Rei, Minako, and Ami caught the unspoken
communication between the three and shared a grin between themselves. Ami
handed the photos back to Rei, who placed the photographs back in the folder
and gave it back to Minako, who winked at her.

"So, Mina-chan," Ranma asked, "When is Mamoru-san going to get here?"

"I'm already here," said a voice from the hallway as a tall, dashing figure
walked in.

Usagi stood up abruptly to greet Mamoru, "Welcome, Mamoru-san. Let me
introduce you to some people. Haruka Te'noh known as Sailor Uranus the leader
of the outer scouts, Michiru Kaioh known as Sailor Neptune, Setsuna Meiou
known as Sailor Pluto, Hotaru Tomoe known as Sailor Saturn, and Ranma Saotome
known as..." Usagi blushed as she realized exactly the circumstances of the
current situation... "umm, Ranma served as Tuxedo Mask while you were gone...
We'll talk about it later. Everyone take a seat."

As everyone took seats, Mamoru manoeuvred to take the remaining seat next to
Usagi as Hotaru occupied the other. Ranma fumed angrily as Mamoru flashed
teeth and a smirk, one-upping Ranma for the moment. Though Usagi seemed
oblivious to the whole thing, Hotaru saw the results of last part of the
silent competition as Ranma took a seat beside her, without saying a word.
Hotaru chose not to worry about it now, but decided she would ask him about
it later. "Ok, today Ranma, Minako and I felt an evil presence at the
studio. Did anyone else feel strange today or sense something?"

A few others nodded. "Yes, we used my mirror and saw an outline of a figure.
Here, this is what I saw in the mirror," Michiru said, while showing Usagi a
picture. Rei, who was sitting next to her, leaned over for a closer look.

"Hey, that's the same picture I saw in my dream." exclaimed Rei. Everyone
focused their attention on Rei as she explained, "In my dream I saw a faint
outline of this figure saying [something] like, 'Foolish girl, the end time
draws near. Very soon, I shall have Princess Cosmos within my grasp, and once
harnessed the eternal power of the Cosmos will belong to me. It is futile to
resist.' The figure then laughed, he had the strangest glowing red eyes. I
[tried] to find out more in the fire but nothing happened." Rei looked
frustrated. Usagi shivered.

Usagi shivered, alerting Mamoru to the situation, as he had moved closer
during the story. "Are you alright Usak... gi?" Ranma struggled to remain in
control, as he helplessly watched Mamoru's attempts at comforting Usagi.

Usagi abruptly lurches to her feet, emotions churning, "Umm, I'm not sure...
Please excuse me, I think I need a breath of fresh air." She unsteadily made
her way out, dropping the picture in her wake. As Mamoru sat in stunned
silence, Ranma got up and quickly walked after her. As Mamoru sat confused,
he scanned the room, looking for any reason that this could be happening...
His eyes latched onto the picture lying on the ground. Slowly he made his way
towards it.

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Usagi stood in the sunlight rubbing her arms trying to clear away the goose-
bumps. Her fingers were so cold. She felt a presence behind her and a pair of
arms wrap around her. She relaxed knowing that she was out of harm's way as
she leaned back, closing her eyes. "I'm so cold..." she whispered as she
shivered again.

"Are you alright Usa?" asked Ranma worriedly, concern written all over his
face. He took her hands into his, "God, your fingers are freezing."

"I-I know." said Usagi growing pale. "I-I also feel weak..." She could feel
her cold small hand in Ranma's warm, firm yet gentle muscular hands. "Some-
thing I should remember about Princess Cosmic..." She felt light-headed and
faint. She opened her eyes as she felt Ranma lift her up, he had one arm
behind her neck and the other under her knees.

"I'm taking you home, ok?" stated Ranma, more than a question. He leapt up to
the nearest roof and started to run to the direction of their home.

"But, I..." she trailed off, too tired to argue as she drifted off to sleep
in the warmth Ranma's arms and his warm body against hers. Slowly her body
regain her natural colour as Ranma bought her home and tucked her in her bed.

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Mamoru looked at the last photo taken of Usagi and himself. Usagi was looking
more beautiful than he last saw her. She was no longer the same girl he had
fell in love with, she was now a young woman, a model too. Her long slender
legs, long golden blond silky hair that were blessed by the sun, her bright
and beautiful sapphire blue eyes, an ample chest, slim waist, creamy milky
skin, irresistible pink lips... Mamoru closed his eyes sighing, he could go
on but he also had to control his lust. Who wouldn't want to take her?

His eyes then snapped open and he bolted to the phone ringing Rei, "Hi Rei...
where does Usagi live?...... But isn't she living with Ranma?... Won't he
take advantage of her?...... Of course not! Why should I be jealous of
Ranma?... Such as?" Mamoru started to fume as he listened to her reasons,
"Argh! Who asked you?" he then slammed the phone down. He walked back to his
chair and started fuming.

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Minako and Rei were talking when the phone rang. "Hold that thought Mina-
chan." said Rei as she picked up the phone.

"... Oh hi Mamoru... If she wants you to know then she'll tell you......
Yeah. So?... Of course not! How could you even suggest that." Rei then
grinned, "Not that I think Usagi would mind that much if he did. Why Mamoru-
san, are you jealous?... Oh I think of many reasons... Well, he's a martial
artist, he's Usagi's best friend, Usagi trusts him with her life, hmmm...
what else can I say... Oh he's also the most wanted and popular guy in
university..." Rei's grin widened then she hung up the phone.

She turned to Minako when an mischievously expression, "That was Mamoru, I
think I made him angry."

Minako giggled, "Hehehe, Mamoru's jealous." Rei giggled with her.

"Yeah, let's go over to Ranma's place and tell him." said Rei, "He'll be
happy with the good news."

The two young women stood up and ran from Rei's temple to their leader and
princess' apartment laughing.

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Akane sighed as she listened to the lecturer talking about something about
physics. She twirled her pen in her hand and looked around once again,
wondering where Ranma and Usagi were. Suddenly the bell rang and she sighed
with relief and stood up.

She sat she her sister at lunch. Nabiki was typing on her calculator and was
writing some sums into her workbook. "Oneechan?"

Nabiki stopped and looked at her younger sister, "Yes? And if this is about
Ranma then don't give up."

Akane sighed.

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Ranma removed her hand from Usagi's forehead. So, she wasn't sick. He sat be-
side her on a chair and smiled down at her. She was so beautiful, like an
angel... no, she was more beautiful than an angel. She was the goddess of
beauty and compassion. And he loved her more than becoming the most powerful
martial artist and life itself. He was strong, he knew that. But why couldn't
he just tell her that he loved her? Was it just so hard?

He then frowned, there had been at least three men who had been and are still
in her life, and are in love with her. They were Mamoru, Seiya and himself.
Three men would do anything for her. Anything. So, what was his chance of
winning her heart when Mamoru is the Prince of Earth and the original Tuxedo
Mask, Seiya is an Sailor Senshi, and he was just an martial artist, no one
famous, not a Prince or a Sailor Senshi. Why would Usagi, the ideal woman
love *him*?

Ranma kneeled down to the ground as he took her hands. "Usagi... whoever you
choose to marry and spend your life with... I'll always be here for you, I
will always love you." He hung his head as he closed his eyes, "I'll always
be by your side, even if you don't want me to." He took a deep breath and
looked at her peacefully sleeping face. "Usagi..." he bought her hands to his
left chest. "If only you knew how I felt. If only I could tell you... then,
then I can begin to hope that you would be able to return my love for you."

Tears came to Ranma's eyes, "Usagi... Usa-chan... Usa... How I long to em-
brace you like a lover would..." He looked down, as a tear dropped to the
ground. "If only I had the courage and strength to say what I wanted for so
long. I lost Akane because I couldn't tell that I loved her, but when I met
you again... You brightened up my world, showing me that the world is a much
better place than I learnt it to be."

He then looked up and smiled sadly, "Now I understand how Ukyo felt... but
she moved on and had feel in love again. But, my love for you is different.
No matter how long, I will always..."

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"I will always love her, she's like a scar that would never heal... Never how
hard I try to forget her, and how many girls I date... She'll always be in
my heart, no one can replace her..."

Mamoru closed his eyes as reminded himself why he had dumped Usagi in the
first place. It was all because of a nightmare that plagued him each night.
And now she was probably in love with Ranma... Someone who she could be happy
with, someone other than him.

He stood up and speaking to no one he said, "I'm going for an walk."

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Ranma stood up as he allowed Usagi's hands to rest by her side. He leaned
over and kissed her forehead, "Be happy." He then left her room and closed
the door behind him, emotions swirling inside of him. He sniffed and wiped
his eyes, "I need to get some fresh air."

As he was walking around the dark streets, he saw a familiar outline of a
figure slumped against the wall of the bridge and was looking down at the
lake. Ranma walked towards him.

"Hello Mamoru."

Mamoru spun around to meet the eyes of his rival. "Hello Ranma." He said
coolly.

Ranma smirked as he looked out into the lake, "I take it, you don't want to
know anything that happened to Usa in the three years?"

Mamoru frowned at him, but Ranma wasn't facing him, "I already know all about
Usako."

Ranma turned to face him, "Really? Well then, I guess that you'll be much
more of a challenge than the other one."

Mamoru's frown deepened, "What other one?"

"Oh, you don't know? I though you knew everything about Usa." said Ranma
smugly then he sobered as he thought, (No, I'll stop this arrogant act. Usa
would be displease.) "Ok, look. A year ago, came three Sailor Senshi, they
called themselves the Sailor Starlights. One of them was in love with Usa."

"A senshi was in love with Usako?" asked Mamoru, "A girl?"

Ranma chuckled, "No, Seiya was a guy in his normal form and a girl when a
senshi." He then became serious again, "Look, I don't go into much depth but
what I wanted to say was. Let the best man win." Ranma stuck out his hand.

Mamoru glanced at it, "Likewise." Without saying anything or shaking Ranma's
hand, Mamoru spun around and headed off. Ranma blinked, (Usa was in love with
HIM? No, I have no right to judge who Usa loves...) Ranma himself then walked
back home.

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"So, I still have a chance." said Mamoru as continued on his walk.

After a while, Mamoru lost the track of time as he tried to plan out how to
win Usagi's heart back. But first, he had to find her.

Walking around in the dark, he finally came to a park where he heard some
combat sounds, he ran to watch them fight and gasped, it was Usagi and Ranma.
He had found her... fighting Ranma in the public park.

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"Hey Akane," said Nabiki as she walked into her younger sister's bedroom. "I
just found out that you have some classes with Ranma that Usagi wouldn't be
in. So for tomorrow, dress nicely."

"Thanks sis." smiled Akane as Nabiki left the room. Akane looked at herself
in the mirror and grinned. "I'm no longer the uncute tomboy... Tomorrow's my
chance to win Ranma back." She then saddened, "But I don't want to lose my
friends."

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"Kyyaaiiii!!" cried out Usagi as she released an spin kick that Ranma dodged
but Usagi's long hair whipped him in the face. She grinned, what a way to re-
fresh herself after a good night's, when in this case, good day's rest.

Ranma frowned, "Cheat."

Usagi grinned, "Hey, it's ANYTHING-Goes Martial Arts."

Ranma then grinned, "Fine. Kinshi Kinbakushou! Haku Dato Shin Shou!" He bind
her quickly with a golden cord of energy, then striked out quickly with his
fingers, feeling as the impacts rip through her body. After the last hit she
flew backwards.

Usagi stood back up almost immediately and flew back at him crying out,
"Kachu Tenshin Amaguri Ken! Sanzoku Nagurikomi Kaimetsu no Totsugeki!"

Soon Ranma and Usagi disappeared into an blur of red and white as Mamoru just
stared at them. (Ranma and Usagi are so good. I can't even see them move.)
After about two hours Mamoru finally saw that Ranma managed to pin Usagi onto
the ground.

Ranma grinned as he pressed down on Usagi's shoulders, "Looks like I win
again, Usa-chan." Both of their bodies were covered with bruises and cuts,
Ranma more than Usagi.

Usagi grinned back, "Not quite. I may be a little rusty but I still haven't
forgotten to fight."

She wrapped her legs around his waist and threw him as he flipped upright in
the air and landed on his feet as Usagi stood up. "Truce?"

"Truce." said Ranma as he wiped the mud and blood away from his face and bent
down to pick up his jacket from the ground, immediately wearing it back on
before he caught a cold.

Usagi walked towards him as she too wore back her jacket. "Ranma, what's
wrong? You seemed really distracted during the sparring."

"It's nothing. Just a little tired." said Ranma, half-lying.

"O-Ok..." said Usagi dropping the subject, she had long learnt that if she
pushed Ranma to tell her then he would just get angry.

"I think I'll go back inside..." he then looked up and frowned, "I think
someone wants to talk to you. I'll see you inside." He then walked off.

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"Ranma!" called Usagi as she watched her best friend walk away. Usagi sighed
then spun around and was surprised to see Mamoru standing there. Mamoru
watched as Ranma disappeared to a nearby building.

"So, what brings you here?" asked Usagi casually as she approached him.

"I was going for an walk." said Mamoru awkwardly as he noticed that her
clothes was showing a bit of cleavage. Usagi followed his line of sight and
pulled her jacket around her tighter. "May I please talk to you?"

Usagi looked around then shrugged. "Sure, what do you want to talk about?"

They started to walk around the park in silence. "So, how was America?" asked
Usagi starting the conversation.

"It was ok... I missed you..." said Mamoru, "Usako..."

Usagi stopped and looked at him, "No, don't call me that anymore. I'm not
longer your girlfriend. Remember?"

Mamoru nodded, "Ok, I just wanted to know... Would you ever give me another
chance?"

Usagi started walking again. "Maybe." Mamoru ran to catch up to her as he
realised just tall she was now, she about was up to his nose and Ranma was
about his height, only a little shorter.

"Usak... gi. Could you just allow me to explain?" asked Mamoru pledging with
her.

"Why bother?" asked Usagi harshly, "I already know the reason why you dumped
me and left. It was all because of an repetitive nightmare of the future. To
be more accurate, our wedding day. I know you still love me but did you ever
think that I could have protected myself? That I would had rather die than
not being with you? I had the same nightmare as you did after you left! You
wouldn't ever understand how many nights I cried myself to sleep, wondering
just what came you away from loving me. Night after night, wondering if I was
at fault, if there was something wrong with me." Usagi quickly walked away
from him.

"No, no. It's not you." said Mamoru quickly. "It was never you."

Usagi then spun around angrily, tears running down her face. "Then why? Why
never you told me back then? We could have worked it out together. But you
left me when I needed you the most. I loved you with all my heart! I would
have died for you! But I found Ranma again, he was always there for me. Un-
like you!" She then spun around again and ran off.

"Usagi! Wait!" yelled Mamoru as he chased after her. "Please, give me another
chance!" He grabbed her arm and spun her around. "Please, I'm begging you."
Mamoru got down on his knees and hugged her, his face moisten. "Please,
Usagi."

Usagi looked away from him, "I-I can't I just can't let you walk back into my
heart again, this simple."

"I-I'll do anything. Anything at all." said Mamoru sniffing and looking up at
her.

"Well, firstly I'll like you to let go of me." said Usagi as she wiped the
tears away. Mamoru blushed and quickly released her and stood back up. "Now,
let's start again. I'm Usagi Tsukino."

Mamoru smiled, she was giving him another chance. "I'm Mamoru Chiba, it's a
pleasure to meet you." He took her hand and bought it to his lips. "M'lady,
would you like to go out for a coffee?"

Usagi smiled, "I would love to."

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Ranma looked at the clock and sighed, Usagi had been gone for two hours now
and was getting late. He decided to go out and look for her. He found her
moments later, laughing with Mamoru over a cup of coffee. Ranma felt that a
knife just stabbed at his heart. "I guess... I already lost."

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Usagi looked at Mamoru. "So... are you in love with Ranma now?"

Usagi grinned, "Maybe." While inside she felt guilty, Ranma was probably back
at home worried sick about her.

Mamoru frowned, "Why did you tell him you were a sailor senshi?"

"I didn't tell him, he found out two and a half years ago. It makes a
difference." said Usagi frowning, "Besides he's my best friend and I trust
him with my life. Otherwise why am I living with him?" She then looked at her
watch and started to stand up, "I better go home now."

"No, wait. Stay." said Mamoru as he grabbed her wrist.

Usagi hesitated then reluctantly she said, "Alright, but I'm calling home
first."

Mamoru nodded as he watched her enter the coffee shop to use the pay phone.

Usagi dialled her home number and waited for Ranma to pick up. "Come on, come
on, pick up Ranma." She looked outside to see Mamoru watching her as she
turned away from him.

/Welcome to Usagi's and Ranma's resident. We are currently not in right now.
Please leave a message after the dial tone. *BEEPP!!!*/ "Ranma? Ranma? Are
you there? Anyway, I'm over at the coffee shop talking to Mamoru. I might be
a little late to go home so... I'll see you later..." Usagi was ready to hang
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Ranma looked up, feeling the warm water pouring down on him when the phone
rang. At first he didn't hear it and got out of the shower when he heard
Usagi's voice. (So, she's home.) Frowned Ranma but then his eyes widen as he
realised that Usagi was on the phone. /... late to go home so... I'll see you
later.../ Ranma sprinted towards the phone, naked and picked up the phone.
"Hello?!"

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Usagi lifted the phone back to her ear, "Ranma?"

/Yeah, it's me. I was just in the shower./ answered Ranma as he dried himself
with the towel.

"Oh." said Usagi, "Well, I'm over at the coffee shop with Mamoru and..."

/I know, I heard you earlier. I see you tonight, ok?/ asked Ranma as he
dropped the towel around his shoulders. /And you can tell me all about it./

"Ok, sure." smiled Usagi, "For a second, I thought you were mad at me."

/Why would I be mad at you?/ asked Ranma, while thinking, (she can't know me
that well, can she?)

"Ranma?" asked Usagi, not believing him. "I know you're lying."

Ranma grinned, /You know me all too well./

Usagi grinned, "Ok, I'll see you soon. Talk to ya later."

/Sure, see ya./ said Ranma as he hung up, (I just can't stay mad at her long
enough) smiled Ranma, "Well, mind as well get dressed before she comes home."

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Mamoru watched as Usagi came back to the table but didn't sit back down. "So,
did you reach anyone?"

"Yeah." said Usagi. "Look, I hate to be rude, but I have to go home now."

"So, ummm... are you busy on Friday night?" asked Mamoru hopefully as he too
stood up.

Usagi thought for a while placing a finger on her cheek and said, "Yeah, I
got this week all planned out already."

"Next week?" asked Mamoru.

Usagi then sighed, "I really don't know Mamoru, I might have some time off
but I need my timetable."

"Ok, then..." said Mamoru as he left a check on the table, "I'll see you in
uni."

Usagi nodded, "Until then, goodbye." She then turned around and walked away.
Mamoru was about to call after her, then stopped. (She's going home to Ran-
ma...)

Mamoru sighed, "Do I even have an chance to win against Ranma?" He tighten
his jacket around himself and walked back home remembering the day before he
left Japan about three years ago.

*** Flashback ***

"You're leaving for America tonight?" asked Motoki surprised.

Mamoru nodded, "Yeah, it's a job transfer."

"When are you coming back? You know Usagi-chan's going to be sad about this."

"I'm not sure when I'm coming back though. And please do not tell Usagi about
this." said Mamoru sadly.

"She's going to find out anyway, and if she finds out that I kept it a secret
from her." started Motoki drinking his coffee, "She's not going to be happy
with me."

Mamoru shrugged, "Whatever, fine do what you want." He stood up and then
turned to his best friend, "I better go now, I'll write to you."

Motoki stood up and hugged his best friend and said, "You better write."
After that Mamoru left and Motoki sighed and sat back down.

*** End of Flashback ***

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Ranma sat down on the couch waiting for Usagi to enter. He sat up as soon as
he saw the door open. He heard her sighing. "Hi Ran..."

"What's wrong, Usa?" asked Ranma as she patted the seat next to him as she
sat down.

"I'm so confused." confessed Usagi, "I don't know what to do. I'm giving
Mamoru another chance..." She sighed again as she leaned back against the
couch.

"D-Do you... do you love him?" asked Ranma as he braced himself if she said
'yes'.

Usagi looked at him, "That's the thing, I don't know. I know that I once
did... but I'm not so sure now... My heart says yes, but my mind says no."

Ranma swallowed as he silently screamed, (NNOOO!!!! NO! NO!) he then mentally
kicked himself and spoke up, "P-perhaps... maybe your heart just wants to
love again..."

Usagi looked in front of her as one side of her mouth tilted upwards. "Maybe.
But who is my heart going to love? All the guys I know, only want one thing."
Ranma then coughed as she looked at him, "Oh, apart from you because you're
special." Usagi then giggled as she mimicked him, "I'm saving myself for
marriage."

"Hey!" cried out Ranma, "Are you making fun of me?" He then grinned
mischievously, "Because if you are..." He lunge at her, "I'm going to tickle
you to death!"

Usagi laughed as Ranma soon joined her.

After a while, Usagi wiped the tear away from her eyes. "You're too much
Ran." she then smiled at him.

Ranma smiled back at her, "Hey, somebody's got to kick you back up with
you're down." He then stuck out his chest, "And I'm just the best guy to do
the job." He looked at her as she giggled.

"Stop it." said Usagi smiling as she pushed him back into the couch. She
stood up, "I'm going to take a shower." She moved to walk out of the room.

Ranma looked smugly at her, "Good, because you stink!"

Usagi grabbed the vase from the table near the door-arch and threw the con-
tent at him. Ranma ducked down to dodge it, but somehow he still got wet and
it triggered the change. "Hey! No fair! I just had a shower too." exclaimed
Ranko as she leaped up.

Usagi looked at her friend, a now beautiful red-hair GIRL who was soaked wet
and had flowers on her head. Usagi couldn't help but to giggle again. "See
you later, Ran." She then sprinted away laughing as Ranko raised her clenched
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Ranko then sat back down on the wet seat and thought, (So, she giving him
another chance...) "Anyway, time for bed." Ranko went to the kitchen and
boiled some water.

Ranko sat on a stood waiting for the water to heat up. "Now, what shall I do
tomorrow?" She took the kettle and poured the content over her head as 'she'
turned back to a 'he'. Ranma yawned, "I'll work it out tomorrow..." He then
stretched and yawned again. He entered his room with a trail of water behind
him, closing and locking the door behind him, he removed his body clenching
clothes and dropped it on the ground. Naked, he took a pair of shorts out of
his draws and a sleeveless top. He quickly wore his clothes and hopped into
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*** Dream ***

"Usako..." whispered a husky voice as a pair of arms wrap around her waist in
the dark.

Usagi closed her eyes as she leaned against his muscular body and sighed,
"Mamo-chan..." She felt his lips kissing at the back of her neck. "Don't
leave me..."

"I won't." whispered Mamoru as Usagi spun around and faced him. She placed
her arms around his neck and kissed him passionately pressing her body
against him. "I love you Usako."

"I love you too." said Usagi as she felt Mamoru play with the buttons of her
shirt. She felt herself losing to his passionate kisses.

*** End of Dream ***

Mamoru smiled at his pleasant dream as Usagi's face was blank, but a hot dark
red glow surrounded her as her moon symbol was flashing.

*** Next Dream ***

Usagi's eyes widen as she grabbed his hands and pushed him back. "Don't you
dare touch me again, Mamoru!"

He looked at her hurt and confused. "W-what... Usako?"

A small grin appeared on her face, "You have already lost me. I have fell in
love with somebody else."

*** End of Dream ***

Mamoru's face changed from happiness to pain and hurt as a small smile
appeared on Usagi's lips as she was glowing pink and her moon symbol was
replaced with an nine-pointed star.

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*** Dream ***

There was loud thunder outside as Akane ran towards the person in front of
her.

"Akane Tendo, what are you doing here?" asked Ranma as he turned to face her
angrily. "I thought I told you to go away!"

Akane cringed and started crying, "B-but... but I love you..."

Ranma smiled softly at her for a second, getting her hopes up then he glared
at her with hatred. "If you loved me then why did you keep malleting me?! Why
don't you believe me?! Why must you always blame me for everything?! Why
can't you trust me?!" Ranma turned his back on her, "I'm already in love with
someone, and it's not you."

"Ranma..." whispered Akane as she fell to the ground and started sobbing.

*** End of Dream ***

Tear's fell into Akane's pillow as she cried. Ranma's face was filled with
distress.

*** Next Dream ***

"It's beautiful here." said Akane as she spun around and giggled as the sun
was shining brightly on her face.

"I'm glad you like it." said Ranma as Akane spun around to face his smiling
face. He placed an red rose over her left ear as she blushed. Ranma chuckled
and kissed her cheek. "Come on." He extended his hand out for her as she
gripped it. He pulled her up the hill and then stopped at the top. "Look."

Akane gasped as she watched the sun set, "I-I never seen the sunset this
beautiful before."

"I know." said Ranma as they turned towards each other. "That's why I bought
you here."

"Ranma..."

"Akane..." They embraced.

*** End of Dream ***

A smile lit on the two faces. Soon Ranma's smile faded away and turned into
sadness and pain.

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On kami-plane Sin smiled as Isthar frowned from nearby. (I got to help my
son. That's it! I'm going down to the Earth's realm. Sin may be able to
control dreams but she can't go and stay at the lower realm.) Isthar then
disappeared.

Sin continued to smile, "Excellent, everything is going according to plan."
She then turned around and realised that Isthar was gone. She swore.

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*** Nightmare ***

Super Sailor Mars looked around her, it was the same nightmare as the night
before. "Ok, come out where ever you are!" She yelled.

An evil laugh surrounded around her as she spun around. "My, my... are we the
all powerful and mighty?"

"Who are you?!" yelled SSMars as she got into an defensive stance.

"I am Antonia and I want you to bring me Princess Cosmos." hissed the voice.

"And if I don't?" asked SSMars angrily.

Antonia chuckled, "Well... if you don't... then... your worst nightmare would
come true. And that just happens to be... hmmm... that you're afraid that
your grandpa would die."

SSMars glowed a dark hue of red in anger and shock. "Y-you wouldn't..."

"Try me."

*** End of Nightmare ***

Rei bolted up sweating and breathing heavily. She threw the blankets off her
and crept into her grandpa's bedroom. She sighed with relief as she saw that
her grandfather was ok. She then walked to the fire room to do some fire
reading and mediation.

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*** Nightmare ***

"Hoottttaaarrrruuuuu..." wailed the wind as Hotaru looked around scared. She
grasped her transformation pen as she realised that she was naked in her
adult form. "Miisssttttrrrreeeeesssssssssssssss nnniiiiinnnnnnneeeeeeeee..."

Hotaru clenched her head and fell to the ground as her transformation pen
fell to the ground and dark ribbons wrapped itself around her body...

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Setsuna woke up, something was wrong. Immediately she transformed into Sailor
Pluto and teleported to the couple's room, to see them already transformed as
well and looking in Neptune's mirror.

Neptune looked up at Pluto, "It's Hotaru." The three outer scouts ran towards
the youngest girl in the household. As they got there, the room was filled
with dark energy. Hotaru's body was growing, from age eight to ten, to
twelve... On her forehead appeared the symbol of the dark one then Saturn,
then the dark one and then Saturn. Hotaru herself was trashing around and
crying out in pain. Uranus tried to hold her down but a black energy blasted
her away and she slammed into a wall.

"Uranus!" cried out Neptune as she ran to her partner's side, "Are you al-
right?"

Uranus nodded as Pluto said with urgency, "Quick, call the queen, Ranma and
Rei!" Neptune nodded and pressed the red button on her new communicator,
that Ami, Ranma and Usagi had created.

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~Ranma, Usagi and Rei... we need you three in Hotaru's room immediately!~
Neptune's sharp, commanding voice woke the three up from their sleep and
mediation as the three closed their eyes and teleported into Hotaru's room.

to be continued...
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Also big thanks to Raikyn, my pre-reader for all his help. This fic wouldn't
be as good as it is without his help. Written 28/06/00.