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Disclaimer: "Sailor Moon", "Ranma ½", "Captain America" and other creations belong to their respective creators.
Note: This is a "fusion" fan fiction story.
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Tokyo International Airport…
With the threat of mass destruction, the Sailor Scouts were called to duel against General Jadeite the First, of the Dark Kingdom. He issued the challenge in hopes to lure Sailors Moon, Mercury and Mars to the biggest airport in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Luna, who stay hidden once the fight commence, tried to convince Moon that she should not bring her uncle's "gift" with her in battle. Moon, who wanted to honor her uncle's memory, brought it along anyway. Once the Sailor Scouts arrived on to the tarmac, that's when Sailor Mercury, using her Mercury Computer and visor, spotted their foe.
"So," Jadeite said, as he appeared on top of one of the jet liners. "You've come. And I see that you have brought you 'toy'."
"This is not a 'toy', general," Sailor Moon said, as she held up her uncle's shield. "This is a symbol against every tin-plated despot that has and will have dreams of delusional grandeur. In the name of Love, Truth and Justice, you will be punished!"
"I don't think so. But I will give you one last chance to give yourself to me…freely."
Moon knew what Jadeite meant, and it was not good. She knew that males tend to see her as a woman rather than the 14-year old that she is in reality. At times, she would experience a mixture of sadness and anger that her uncle's blood enhanced her body so. Still, there was hope for the male species. Besides a few males, her sensei Ranma treated her with any dignity. Then again, if every guy had Ranma's "condition", they probably would be more sympathetic to the female persuasion. As for Jadeite's indecent proposal…
"No, not ever."
"So be it. HA!"
Immediately, three jumbo jetliners roared to life, and began to move towards the Scouts at full speed. Then…
"DIE SAILOR BRATS!" Jadeite roared, as he let off a volley of dark energy.
"Sailor Moon!" yelled Sailor Mars, as she dodged Jadeite's energy attack. At the same time, Mars threw a shower of efuda wards at the general. Unfortunately, Jadeite had teleported out of the line of fire.
"Darn it!" Mars cried, before she spotted the Negaverse general in a different location, who then fired off another energy discharge. "Moon, look out!"
"On it!" Sailor Moon said, as she used her uncle's shield, the shield that once belonged to the legendary Captain America, to deflect the burst. "Mercury, create a fog cover!"
"Got it!" Mercury yelled, as she used her Mercury power to confuse the Negaverse general.
For the past month, the dark forces of the Negaverse waged a war against the one called Sailor Moon. General Jadeite, the first of many henchmen of Queen Beryl, the ruler of the Negaverse, sought to either kill Sailor Moon or collect the life forces of the citizens of Tokyo. Moon did not know why this was the case, but, according to her advisor Luna the Moon Cat, they had something to do with the Senshi's connection to the ancient Moon Kingdom. For her part, Moon was curious enough to begin corresponding with the famed Fantastic Four, after learning about the mysterious Inhumans and their kingdom on the "blue side" of the Moon. Could that place be the ancient site that once was the seat of the Silver Millennium? For now, though, Moon was focused on the attacks perpetuated by the denizens of the Negaverse.
"You think some pretty shield will stop me? I am a general of the Negaverse!"
"As long as the blood in my veins runs, I will defeat you at every turn!" Moon yelled back. Ultimately, Jadeite was too focused to watch out for the planes that were barreling down on him…
"NOOOOOOOOO-!"
At the last minute, Jadeite made his escape before he was crushed by the very planes he sought to use against the Sailor Scouts.
"Man, what a mess," Moon said, as she slung her shield on her back. She wished that these fights could be ended peacefully. "Mercury, Mars…you guys are okay?"
"Yeah, just a few scrapes," Mars said.
"Here, let me take a look," Mercury said, as she checked out her teammate.
"Say, did anyone see Tuxedo Mask?" Moon asked, as she scanned the area. "He's usually around when we face these guys…"
"There, that ought to do it," Tuxedo Mask said to himself, as he finished tying up the last ninja. Though he dressed in a top hat, tuxedo and cape, Tuxedo Mask used his looks to feign haplessness. In reality, he is a top-notch fighter who used his magic cane and magic rose to mete out justice. Since the arrival of Sailor Moon, Tuxedo Mask has been an ally to the Senshi of Love, Truth, and Justice. Sometimes he gives advice, but mostly he runs interference where the mysterious ninja syndicate known as "The Hand" are concerned. At least, the ninjas are easier to deal with that the daemons that the Negaverse spew forth.
"I better go. OW!" Tuxedo Mask said, as he limped off the airport roof.
"Lessons""Feel the moment. That's it."
A few days after Usagi Tsukino had faced Jadeite, she finds herself in the midst of training. Her sensei, teen martial artist Ranma Saotome, likes to put her through intense workouts, and has done so during the last month. Some of them have been more brutal than others. But for this evening's session, Ranma decided to change the lesson plan a bit.
"You should be able to create a battle aura," Ranma said, as he kept his eyes closed while in a lotus position.
"I…I can feel…SOMETHING…" Usagi replied, as she kept her eyes closed. She, too, was in a lotus position. Slowly, a visible aura formed around the girl.
"Well, look at that," Nabiki quipped, as she and her sister Akane observed from the archway that lead to the Tendo dojo. "Usagi is certainly improving rapidly."
"Humph!" Akane responded. "She didn't have to choose this place to train at, you know. Hinako wannabe!"
"Look at it this way. Ranma IS an excellent martial artist."
"Well, I don't like Ranma getting a swell head either. He has already gotten a big ego as it is!"
"Akane, if you feel left out, why not ask Ranma to help you in your own training? You know you could do a lot better, especially where Shampoo, Ukyo and Kodachi are concerned."
"I don't need help, Nabiki. I can do well on my own. I've done it before."
"Not really. Last time you trained intensely, it was when Natsume and Karumi were here to get our dojo…and Ryoga was the one who trained you."
"How-? Forget that! Just don't worry about me…I'll be fine."
"Suit yourself. I'm just glad that we're getting some money into this house."
"That's it for now, Usagi," Ranma said, as he regained his composure. "If you get good enough, I'm sure you'll be manipulate it in ways that you can only begin to imagine!"
"I'd like that, Ranma," Usagi replied, as she got up to bow to her sensei.
"Well, just continue to practice like I taught you. I'm sure that you'll reach the next stage REAL soon."
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"Ah," Usagi said, she soaked in the Tendo's furo. With the Tendo's permission, she's allowed to use it before heading for home.
Outside the bathroom, a bandanna-wearing, black piglet wonders up the stair and looks up at the bathroom door. Not noticing an "Occupied" sign, the piglet continues into the bathroom. Knowing that the furo is constantly filled with hot water, mainly for Ranma's sake, the piglet jumps into the furo.
SPLASH!
"Hmm?" Usagi said, as she opened her eyes. There, before her, was a teenaged boy…a NAKED teenaged boy.
For his part, Ryoga Hibiki, the eternally lost boy and rival of Ranma Saotome, was stunned that someone was in the furo with him…a FEMALE someone. Ryoga had the good sense to nosebleed.
BLOOSH!
"S…sorry?" Ryoga began, as he noticed the girl's battle aura.
"EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!"
POW!
"Akane, did you remember to tell Usagi about the "Occupied" sign?" Kasumi asked, as she prepared for dinner.
"Darn! I KNEW I should have remembered something," Akane said without a hint of remorse. That'll teach that floozy a lesson!
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"Perverted boys! Jealous girls!" Usagi said, as she leaped her way, from roof to roof, back home. "That will be the last time I bathe outside my own home. Gah!"
Usagi made her way back to the Juuban district in short order. She then crawled through her bedroom window.
"There you are, Usagi," Luna the Moon Cat said, as she lifted her head. "How was class?"
"It was fine. Ranma is teaching me how to create and use a battle aura."
"Really? What's that?"
"According to him, a battle aura is the result of the channeling of one's own life force through the harnessing of the spirit. Or something like that."
"Sounds like a lot of New Age mumbo jumbo."
"Hey, call it whatever you like, but you can't beat the results of all that 'mumbo jumbo'."
"Usagi are you home?" says a voice from downstairs.
"Sounds like Mom," Usagi says. "Coming!"
As Usagi left the room, Luna wondered to what the future would bring. Since coming to know the girl, she was worried that her idealism would go against the grim task of dealing with the dark forces of the Negaverse.
Epilogue One:
New York, New York…
"And with reports of Captain America's continued disappearance, speculation is running rapidly as to his ultimate fate. Neither the Justice League nor various affiliate groups will comment on this matter. Wherever you are, Captain America, you are in are hearts and prayers. This Kent Brockman signing off."
"Man, it's hard to believe that Cap's gone," Justice says, as he shuts off the monitor's volume. Both he and his girlfriend Firestar were on monitor duty at the Avengers' mansion.
"Don't say that!" Firestar says. "You know Cap is coming back."
"What do you think of those rumors that his shield turned up in Japan?"
"Probably a knock off, Vance."
"Well, you two are going to find out," says a voice from behind.
"Iron Man!" yelled the two junior Avengers in unison.
"That's me. Anyway, how would you guys like to go on a sightseeing tour of Tokyo? According to Col. Fury of SHIELD, Cap may have an ally with knowledge of his whereabouts."
"So, why can't all the Avengers be there to investigate?" asked Justice.
"Because if Cap is in trouble, we don't want anyone take advantage of the situation."
"I see," Firestar replied.
"So pack your bags…you two are going to the Far East!"
Epilogue Two:
The Island of Madripoor
"Patch" Logan took a swig of his whiskey, as he waited for his contact. The bar that he was in was his usual dive where he had regular meetings with a close associate.
"Logan," said a female voice from behind.
"Miss Drew. Glad you could make it," Logan said, as he signaled the barkeep for a second shot of whiskey. "So what's the skinny?"
"Apparently, your friends, The Hand, had a hand in Captain America's disappearance."
"I figured as much."
"And check this out. They have teamed with Hydra and some new player."
"So? Why does Nick want me to do a SHIELD job?"
"Because you are familiar with the terrain…and that the Kuonji clan may be involved."
"…"
"I see that peeked your interest."
"Never mind that. Tell Nick I'll do it."
"Thanks, Logan. I'm sure he'll appreciate it."
As "Patch" left the bar, he wondered on whether or not he should let Xavier know what he's up to. Then again, as the lone member of the mutant superhero team X-Men, "Patch" (or "Wolverine") wasn't about to start now.
Tbc.