Sorry it took so long. Jerry was not happy with a particular spot and it took a while to correct it.
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Mamoru carefully put on the headset and whispered now into it. To everyone's surprise, dismay, shock, and/or horror a large craft appeared within the view of the camera in the cockpit. They were temporarily blinded by a camera flash and irritated by a hysterically laughing Mamoru who manage to get out between great fits of laughter. "That -- was - definitely - a - Kodak Moment.(tm)"
Nabiki was the first to actually gain enough composer to yell at him. "What the hell is that thing out there?" Mamoru immediately stopped laughing, a testament to his self-control and/or fear of Nabiki. "You remember me telling you that I trained with Ranma's distant relatives?" He gets a nod from everyone. "Well, what I did not tell you is that Ranma's closest distant relative is also 1/8th alien. On top of that he is in the direct line for his ancestral planet's thrown. The ship that just appeared out there is the Royal Flagship Tsunami of Jurai." He quickly took another picture at the expressions of shock from everyone in front of him. "I shortly found out after going to the Masaki home to train on Ranma's advice. After a few months of training I got involved in a nasty war. The Royals of Jurai were very perturbed when they learned of Ranma's plight and insisted I take a few ships along for his recovery. He pauses so they can absorb all the information he is throwing at them. He touched his earpiece and then yelled up to the cockpit. "Prepare to turn over control like we discussed earlier." He then turned his attention back to the people in the cabin with him. "We will be docking shortly, any question?"
If a cricket had been chirping in an engine of the plane it could have been heard. Everyone's attention was focused on the screen in front of the cabin as they quickly approached it. For what ever the reason silence was the rule. Arms, or what appeared to be arms lowered from the ship. As they got closer it looked more like a cradle. They could hear from the cockpit that control had been completely turned over. Beams of light erupted from the ship and engulfed it. Several seconds later they felt the plane jolt as it bump into the ship, and soon after that they heard the engines powered down. All eyes were suddenly focused on Mamoru. A thousand questions were being held back.
Ami was the first to speak. "With all this powerful help, why do you need us?" Mamoru could see that as a legitimate question. "I'm looking for a peaceful solution. If all goes well, the Amazon's won't even see the ships I have for support. If not, they will make great intimidators. If I go in packing, I feel any chance I might have with the Amazons becoming allies will be lost forever. This is a very delicate situation. Ranma wants this village, and he wants the Amazon's for whatever reason to be allies. If it were up to me, I'd just go in and yank him out, say to hell with the Amazons."
Sailor Moon looked non-pulsed with this information. Her thoughts were light years away. Soon she began to mus aloud. "Jurai - Jurai, why is that name so familiar?" Mamoru picked up on her question. "From what I can understand, the Silver Millennium and the Juriaian Empire were on friendly terms. They were greatly saddened by the Silver Millennium's fall. They claimed this system as a colony preserve. They are elated that your court, and you have been resurrected, and will gracefully return this system's sovereignty to you upon your successful return to power.
Mamoru reached up and touched his earpiece again. "Ok Gang, the air lock is sealed and pressurized. Lets go meet our host!" He leads them through the air lock and then a transparent tunnel between the two craft. The view to say the least was fantastic and horrifying at the same time. To everyone's amazement the ships exterior was made of wood. There were no sharp corners to be seen. The craftsmanship is top notch.
The airlock to the flagship opens smoothly as they approached it. Mamoru stopped at the threshold; a guard was impeding their progress. They were startled when Mamoru spoke in a deeper voice than normal. "Permission to come aboard?" A female voice over the intercom quirked granted. The guard then smartly saluted Mamoru and stepped aside. This went unnoticed by Akane and Nabiki. That voice had sounded very familiar to them. They quickly followed him through the tunnels and elevators of the ship until they reached the bridge. It was odd seeing a tree there. The ships interior design was even more elegant than the outside. It was not all the sharp corners, metal, and glass they had been anticipating.
Before either girl could take in their surroundings further they heard someone yell "Akane!" Before anyone could respond Akane was engulfed into a hug. The only clue she had was a Big Ass Spatula strapped to the assailants back. She was too stunned to react violently. "U-chan?" she whispered not believing it could be her. Even she had disappeared after Ranma's kidnapping. She had feared the worse. They may have been rivals, but they were at least on speaking terms. She was released from the hug, "BINGO!, Got it in one Akane!" Akane finally snapped back into reality. "U-chan, what are you doing here?" Nabiki was just as curious. "Yes Mamoru, just what is Ukyou doing here?" Mamoru looked like he was sweating bullets. Ukyou looked hurt by the questions until she had a brilliant idea. She latched herself onto Mamoru in such a way that it would make even an Amazon warrior blush. "Yes Mamo-chan, could you please explain our relationship to Biki and K-Chan?"
If Mamoru could have died on command he would have died then and there. Ukyou looked like the cat that ate the canary and Biki-chan was hoisting the hammer that Akane had just handed her. The Senshi and their party was giving him death glairs. 'Today is a good day to die.'
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I guess this is a good a place as any to end this fic.... I mean, Mamoru is fixing to die and all. There is no way for him to worm himself out of this one.
Just kidding. I wanan live to.
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'Today is a good day to die.' "Now sister, cut that out!" He then somehow powered his way out of the glump and had somehow managed to glump himself onto Nabiki. "Ah! Much Better." It was a good thing that Nabiki was red with anger, because she was now red with embarrassment. With her limited training in the Arts she could not get out of the glump. She could now appreciate Ranma's position. She could have pressed her way out of it, but it would require her pushing off on his chest if he was a regular height. The immediate embarrassment gone she relaxes into the glump. "Yes, Much better. Now would you mind explaining what you mean by sister?"
Mamoru thinks back to the time he had sought out Ukyou to help him continue his training. He quietly whispered to her. "Nabiki, remember when I announced Ranma's decision?" Nabiki did not like the look on his face. It made him look so much older. "Yes, you told her that she would be adopted by one of the families. "Mamoru gave a half smile. "Well, after my recovery and training in the States. I went in search for her. She was not in the best situation when I found her." Nabiki was surprised to find herself engulfed in a group hug when Ukyou rushed up and hugged both of them. She noticed Mamoru wrap an arm around her. He then gave her the look. She very reluctantly put her an arm around her also.
Ukyou began to whisper to where only Mamoru and Nabiki could hear. "When he found me I was about to perform ritual Seppuku. My father was to be my Kaishaku. I had dishonored the family in my failure. They had just smelted my weapons in the family forge. My father had informed me that I could go onto my ancestors if I committed Seppuku. I had forgotten Mamoru's promise and was in so much shame that I had agreed to go through with it." Nabiki gasped in absolute horror. What was a reluctant hug was now one full of affection. "Mamoru had come onto the scene and somehow managed to talk me out of it. My so-called father went ballistic and started to yell at Mamoru calling him honor-less. Father then attacked him and to my surprise Mamoru made short work of him and the others. Then he started to lecture my father on what Mamoru calls Southern Honor. There are similarities and differences. The list was long and exhaustive: Family, Obeying the law, Integrity in one's actions. These stick in my mind the most. I had thought that in Mamoru's eyes I had some how violated all three. He then kicked my father and spit on him for daring to call him honor-less. He pointed out that he had broken Japanese law in regard to prearranged marriages and integrity in ones actions for putting two children so young into such a position. He considered this to be a violation of family it should be considered abuse. He then spit on my father once again and grabbed me by the arm and stormed off. I have not seen him since. Mamoru had the papers drawn in Japan and the States. I am now legally his sister."
Nabiki holds back tears as she gives this some thought. Before she could think of a single question Mamoru draws her attention to some new arrivals in the room. "Everyone, I would like you to meet our gracious host. Prince Yosho, Grandfather to the heir of the thrown. "Nabiki is amazed at how young he looked. 'He's a Grandfather?' The petit red head standing next to him is the Universes #1 Scientific Genius, Little Washu. Nabiki, Akane ... you would know her as my head of security. That is just a cover when we are on earth. The women standing next to her is her daughter Ryoko, the universe most beautiful and violent space pirate. "Before Nabiki could swat him a hologram appears before them. Mamoru bows towards the hologram and indicates everyone should follow suit. "This is Tsunami, she is the heart and soul of this ship. "Both Usagi and Akane step forward. After an awkward moment Akane lets Usagi speak. "We most graciously thank you for your help and welcome you back to Earth. We hope in the future to have strong relations with the Planet Jurai." Akane then took her turn to speak. "I would like to thank you for helping us rescue Ranma."
Mamoru smiled at both of them, and then looks at the Juriaian delegation. "Please allow me to introduce you to the Princess of this system. "He gesters to each of the girls. "Princess Serenity, Princess Mercury, Princess Mars, Princess Jupiter, and Princess Venus. Next in my party are the Tendo sisters Akane, Ranma's fiancée, and Nabiki, my girlfriend." Nabiki power blushes at the title. While they had not spent much time together it seemed like she had known him forever. Ukyou leaned over to her and whispered. "You hurt him, and you won't get a second chance." Nabiki shudders at the threat. She will have to be careful. "What if he hurts me again?" She watched out of the corner of her eye as Ukyou considered the question. "That was an unintentional byproduct and you know it. I promise if he hurts you he will wish he were dead." Nabiki flinched at the rebuttal and then smiled. She had someone on her side. Her attention is drawn back to the introductions. "Next is Haruna, the Princess Serenity's teacher in real life and recently discovered tutor to Princess Serenity in the past. An audible intake of breath could be heard coming form Yosho. A simple nod between the two men indicated that they would talk later. "Last but certainty lot least are Nura Osaka and Umino Gurio. They are last minute guest at the insistence of Washu.
Everyone was distracted by a sudden yippee form Washu who had suddenly run up to them.
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Good a place as any to break off. Moohahaha. Sorry if you think things are moving to quickly. We all have Jerry to thank about the flash back with Ukyou.
As to why I added Haruna and Nura to the equation. I always felt it strange that Haruna was so close to Usagi. There has to be some explanation for it. As to Nura, I always felt that character could have gone a lot further than she was taken. I've always found Nura to be an interesting character. Just what is a normal human being doing with that kind of power? Umino... was thrown in as an after thought. We won't be seeing much of any of these characters in this fic. I'm sort of setting the groundwork for the next. Should prove interesting.
Again I welcome any constructive criticism.
Crystalstorm21: Again, thank you.
Hum... My readership has dropped down to about 28 from fifty. Is the fic getting that bad? I realize it is taking me a while to set up the groundwork.
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Mamoru carefully put on the headset and whispered now into it. To everyone's surprise, dismay, shock, and/or horror a large craft appeared within the view of the camera in the cockpit. They were temporarily blinded by a camera flash and irritated by a hysterically laughing Mamoru who manage to get out between great fits of laughter. "That -- was - definitely - a - Kodak Moment.(tm)"
Nabiki was the first to actually gain enough composer to yell at him. "What the hell is that thing out there?" Mamoru immediately stopped laughing, a testament to his self-control and/or fear of Nabiki. "You remember me telling you that I trained with Ranma's distant relatives?" He gets a nod from everyone. "Well, what I did not tell you is that Ranma's closest distant relative is also 1/8th alien. On top of that he is in the direct line for his ancestral planet's thrown. The ship that just appeared out there is the Royal Flagship Tsunami of Jurai." He quickly took another picture at the expressions of shock from everyone in front of him. "I shortly found out after going to the Masaki home to train on Ranma's advice. After a few months of training I got involved in a nasty war. The Royals of Jurai were very perturbed when they learned of Ranma's plight and insisted I take a few ships along for his recovery. He pauses so they can absorb all the information he is throwing at them. He touched his earpiece and then yelled up to the cockpit. "Prepare to turn over control like we discussed earlier." He then turned his attention back to the people in the cabin with him. "We will be docking shortly, any question?"
If a cricket had been chirping in an engine of the plane it could have been heard. Everyone's attention was focused on the screen in front of the cabin as they quickly approached it. For what ever the reason silence was the rule. Arms, or what appeared to be arms lowered from the ship. As they got closer it looked more like a cradle. They could hear from the cockpit that control had been completely turned over. Beams of light erupted from the ship and engulfed it. Several seconds later they felt the plane jolt as it bump into the ship, and soon after that they heard the engines powered down. All eyes were suddenly focused on Mamoru. A thousand questions were being held back.
Ami was the first to speak. "With all this powerful help, why do you need us?" Mamoru could see that as a legitimate question. "I'm looking for a peaceful solution. If all goes well, the Amazon's won't even see the ships I have for support. If not, they will make great intimidators. If I go in packing, I feel any chance I might have with the Amazons becoming allies will be lost forever. This is a very delicate situation. Ranma wants this village, and he wants the Amazon's for whatever reason to be allies. If it were up to me, I'd just go in and yank him out, say to hell with the Amazons."
Sailor Moon looked non-pulsed with this information. Her thoughts were light years away. Soon she began to mus aloud. "Jurai - Jurai, why is that name so familiar?" Mamoru picked up on her question. "From what I can understand, the Silver Millennium and the Juriaian Empire were on friendly terms. They were greatly saddened by the Silver Millennium's fall. They claimed this system as a colony preserve. They are elated that your court, and you have been resurrected, and will gracefully return this system's sovereignty to you upon your successful return to power.
Mamoru reached up and touched his earpiece again. "Ok Gang, the air lock is sealed and pressurized. Lets go meet our host!" He leads them through the air lock and then a transparent tunnel between the two craft. The view to say the least was fantastic and horrifying at the same time. To everyone's amazement the ships exterior was made of wood. There were no sharp corners to be seen. The craftsmanship is top notch.
The airlock to the flagship opens smoothly as they approached it. Mamoru stopped at the threshold; a guard was impeding their progress. They were startled when Mamoru spoke in a deeper voice than normal. "Permission to come aboard?" A female voice over the intercom quirked granted. The guard then smartly saluted Mamoru and stepped aside. This went unnoticed by Akane and Nabiki. That voice had sounded very familiar to them. They quickly followed him through the tunnels and elevators of the ship until they reached the bridge. It was odd seeing a tree there. The ships interior design was even more elegant than the outside. It was not all the sharp corners, metal, and glass they had been anticipating.
Before either girl could take in their surroundings further they heard someone yell "Akane!" Before anyone could respond Akane was engulfed into a hug. The only clue she had was a Big Ass Spatula strapped to the assailants back. She was too stunned to react violently. "U-chan?" she whispered not believing it could be her. Even she had disappeared after Ranma's kidnapping. She had feared the worse. They may have been rivals, but they were at least on speaking terms. She was released from the hug, "BINGO!, Got it in one Akane!" Akane finally snapped back into reality. "U-chan, what are you doing here?" Nabiki was just as curious. "Yes Mamoru, just what is Ukyou doing here?" Mamoru looked like he was sweating bullets. Ukyou looked hurt by the questions until she had a brilliant idea. She latched herself onto Mamoru in such a way that it would make even an Amazon warrior blush. "Yes Mamo-chan, could you please explain our relationship to Biki and K-Chan?"
If Mamoru could have died on command he would have died then and there. Ukyou looked like the cat that ate the canary and Biki-chan was hoisting the hammer that Akane had just handed her. The Senshi and their party was giving him death glairs. 'Today is a good day to die.'
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I guess this is a good a place as any to end this fic.... I mean, Mamoru is fixing to die and all. There is no way for him to worm himself out of this one.
Just kidding. I wanan live to.
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'Today is a good day to die.' "Now sister, cut that out!" He then somehow powered his way out of the glump and had somehow managed to glump himself onto Nabiki. "Ah! Much Better." It was a good thing that Nabiki was red with anger, because she was now red with embarrassment. With her limited training in the Arts she could not get out of the glump. She could now appreciate Ranma's position. She could have pressed her way out of it, but it would require her pushing off on his chest if he was a regular height. The immediate embarrassment gone she relaxes into the glump. "Yes, Much better. Now would you mind explaining what you mean by sister?"
Mamoru thinks back to the time he had sought out Ukyou to help him continue his training. He quietly whispered to her. "Nabiki, remember when I announced Ranma's decision?" Nabiki did not like the look on his face. It made him look so much older. "Yes, you told her that she would be adopted by one of the families. "Mamoru gave a half smile. "Well, after my recovery and training in the States. I went in search for her. She was not in the best situation when I found her." Nabiki was surprised to find herself engulfed in a group hug when Ukyou rushed up and hugged both of them. She noticed Mamoru wrap an arm around her. He then gave her the look. She very reluctantly put her an arm around her also.
Ukyou began to whisper to where only Mamoru and Nabiki could hear. "When he found me I was about to perform ritual Seppuku. My father was to be my Kaishaku. I had dishonored the family in my failure. They had just smelted my weapons in the family forge. My father had informed me that I could go onto my ancestors if I committed Seppuku. I had forgotten Mamoru's promise and was in so much shame that I had agreed to go through with it." Nabiki gasped in absolute horror. What was a reluctant hug was now one full of affection. "Mamoru had come onto the scene and somehow managed to talk me out of it. My so-called father went ballistic and started to yell at Mamoru calling him honor-less. Father then attacked him and to my surprise Mamoru made short work of him and the others. Then he started to lecture my father on what Mamoru calls Southern Honor. There are similarities and differences. The list was long and exhaustive: Family, Obeying the law, Integrity in one's actions. These stick in my mind the most. I had thought that in Mamoru's eyes I had some how violated all three. He then kicked my father and spit on him for daring to call him honor-less. He pointed out that he had broken Japanese law in regard to prearranged marriages and integrity in ones actions for putting two children so young into such a position. He considered this to be a violation of family it should be considered abuse. He then spit on my father once again and grabbed me by the arm and stormed off. I have not seen him since. Mamoru had the papers drawn in Japan and the States. I am now legally his sister."
Nabiki holds back tears as she gives this some thought. Before she could think of a single question Mamoru draws her attention to some new arrivals in the room. "Everyone, I would like you to meet our gracious host. Prince Yosho, Grandfather to the heir of the thrown. "Nabiki is amazed at how young he looked. 'He's a Grandfather?' The petit red head standing next to him is the Universes #1 Scientific Genius, Little Washu. Nabiki, Akane ... you would know her as my head of security. That is just a cover when we are on earth. The women standing next to her is her daughter Ryoko, the universe most beautiful and violent space pirate. "Before Nabiki could swat him a hologram appears before them. Mamoru bows towards the hologram and indicates everyone should follow suit. "This is Tsunami, she is the heart and soul of this ship. "Both Usagi and Akane step forward. After an awkward moment Akane lets Usagi speak. "We most graciously thank you for your help and welcome you back to Earth. We hope in the future to have strong relations with the Planet Jurai." Akane then took her turn to speak. "I would like to thank you for helping us rescue Ranma."
Mamoru smiled at both of them, and then looks at the Juriaian delegation. "Please allow me to introduce you to the Princess of this system. "He gesters to each of the girls. "Princess Serenity, Princess Mercury, Princess Mars, Princess Jupiter, and Princess Venus. Next in my party are the Tendo sisters Akane, Ranma's fiancée, and Nabiki, my girlfriend." Nabiki power blushes at the title. While they had not spent much time together it seemed like she had known him forever. Ukyou leaned over to her and whispered. "You hurt him, and you won't get a second chance." Nabiki shudders at the threat. She will have to be careful. "What if he hurts me again?" She watched out of the corner of her eye as Ukyou considered the question. "That was an unintentional byproduct and you know it. I promise if he hurts you he will wish he were dead." Nabiki flinched at the rebuttal and then smiled. She had someone on her side. Her attention is drawn back to the introductions. "Next is Haruna, the Princess Serenity's teacher in real life and recently discovered tutor to Princess Serenity in the past. An audible intake of breath could be heard coming form Yosho. A simple nod between the two men indicated that they would talk later. "Last but certainty lot least are Nura Osaka and Umino Gurio. They are last minute guest at the insistence of Washu.
Everyone was distracted by a sudden yippee form Washu who had suddenly run up to them.
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Good a place as any to break off. Moohahaha. Sorry if you think things are moving to quickly. We all have Jerry to thank about the flash back with Ukyou.
As to why I added Haruna and Nura to the equation. I always felt it strange that Haruna was so close to Usagi. There has to be some explanation for it. As to Nura, I always felt that character could have gone a lot further than she was taken. I've always found Nura to be an interesting character. Just what is a normal human being doing with that kind of power? Umino... was thrown in as an after thought. We won't be seeing much of any of these characters in this fic. I'm sort of setting the groundwork for the next. Should prove interesting.
Again I welcome any constructive criticism.
Crystalstorm21: Again, thank you.
Hum... My readership has dropped down to about 28 from fifty. Is the fic getting that bad? I realize it is taking me a while to set up the groundwork.