Chapter 2 (now edited by Xtor49)
Ten years have passed since Jedi Master Mace Windu had taken Ranma and Akane to begin their training in the Jedi arts. The training had been intense, yet they are still learning to fully utilize the Force. Mace was surprised at the type of Force abilities each child had.
While Ranma had much of basic skills he and Master Yoda had, Akane developed her own skills in the Jedi healing arts, with minor skills in energy absorption and mind manipulation. Sadly, her abilities in Telekinesis were poor, unless she absorbed some Force energy first. Still, she had remarkable healing skills. Ranma, however, was much like Anakin, only far more focused and less prone to arrogance.
They entered the outskirts of Juuban, one of Tokyo's many districts. They were here to finish Ranma and Akane's education. Shortly after the young Padawans were given into his keeping, Ranma's mother sold the house in Nerima, saying the memories were too painful. She bought a new house in the Juuban district and became a Kendo instructor.
"Master, we're actually going to stay at my mom's place?" Ranma asked. Both he and Akane were dressed in Jedi Padawan clothing, Akane wearing the more traditional white outfit and brown boots, while Ranma wore a dark brown version with a bright red tunic. The contrast made him stand out, but it suited him very well.
Mace nodded at Ranma's assessment, "Yes, my young Padawan. Your mother would like both you and Akane to achieve your diploma."
Akane squeezed Ranma's hand. "It should be fun, we haven't been in school since we were ten," she said softly. Ranma smiled softly at her and nodded, as they passed the High School they would be going to. They continued down the road until they came to a house. Nodoka opened the door as they arrived, about to walk to the market. When she turned around she spotted Mace Windu, her son, and future daughter-in-law standing before her.
"Hi Mom, we're back," Ranma stated, putting his hand behind his head and chuckling lightly at her surprised expression. That lasted half a second as she glomped onto her son.
"Oh, Ranma, I've missed you," she whispered. Ranma returned the hug, smiling affectionately. Although a different sort of affection than what he felt for Akane.
"Missed you too, Mom," Ranma said as he stepped back.
Nodoka then glomped Akane, "It's great to see you too, dear." She let go of her future daughter-in-law and motioned for them to enter the house.
"I take it most of their training is complete?" Nodoka asked, once they were all inside.
Mace nodded, "Yes, after their schooling is completed they'll undergo the final test."
Both Ranma and Akane looked shocked at this. "Truly Master?" Akane asked.
"Yes, Akane you and Ranma have both exceeded my expectations of you, excelling in your fields in the art. There is little I have left to teach you," he smiled at them both. "You'll undergo the final trial after you finish school, which is in two years, so just because you're getting close doesn't mean your out of the boat yet."
"Better get ready for school then, it'll be starting soon," Nodoka stated. The two nodded quietly, walking out the door and heading back towards the school.
Usagi was, as usual, running as fast as she could to her school. If she was late, she would end up in detention at the end of the day. She zoomed past two people she had never met before, reaching the school and her desk just before the final bell rang.
Usagi slumped in her seat as she looked up at Ami. "Stupid alarm didn't wake me up this morning," she complained.
Ami looked up from her book, "It never wakes you up, Usagi. I swear, you could sleep through a nuclear blast sometimes."
Usagi pouted a bit, turning to Makoto, who didn't give her anymore sympathy than Ami did. "You're both being mean this morning!" she whined, tearing up. That was until the teacher appeared in front of the class with two new students.
"Class, I would like you to welcome two new students," he looked at his latest pupils. The first was a girl, wearing an off white outfit with a brown robe. Her hair cut short in a style much like Ami's. Usagi glanced at Ami and saw her staring at the new girl, eyes wide in surprise.
Ami then did something completely unexpected; she jumped out of her chair, ran to the front of the class, and gave the new female student a bear hug. "Akane!" she squealed in delight.
The teacher looked dumbfounded as did the rest of the class. "Ms. Mizuno, you know her?"
"Of course I do, she's my cousin," Ami stated holding her cousin at arms length. "It's so good to see you!"
Akane smiled brightly, "It's good to see you too, Ami." She turned to the rest of the class and bowed once. "I'm Akane Tendo," she said formally. "I'm a Jedi Padawan studying under my Master Mace Windu," she finished, an aura of peace surrounding her.
Ranma bowed next, "I'm Ranma Saotome, I, too, am a Jedi Padawan studying under Master Mace Windu." Catching a few girls looking at him longingly, he added, "I'm also Akane's fiancée." The girls in the class, chiefly Makoto and Minako, looked heartbroken.
After the morning introductions, the day went by slowly, as school days usually do.
"Hey, Akane, Ranma, why don't you come eat with me and my friends?" Ami invited the two Padawan at lunchtime.
"Sure, Ami. Come on, Ranma," Akane insisted.
"I'm coming," he replied casually.
Ami and her friends were sitting underneath the shade of a tree. "Akane, Ranma, these are my friends Makoto, Minako, and Usagi," Ami gestured to each girl in turn. "You all met Akane and Ranma earlier in class."
"Hi!" the two blondes and the brunette greeted cheerfully.
"Sit down," Ami urged. The engaged couple did so. "So what have you been doing since I saw you last, Akane?"
Akane proceeded to tell of her and Ranma's training under Mace Windu. In the meantime, Ranma and Usagi were wolfing down their food so fast you couldn't see them chew.
"I wonder if those two aren't related," Makoto pointed out.
Ranma simply shrugged, "If we are then it's probably on my dad's side." He looked over at Usagi, "Do ya know if ya had any relatives die in the last ten years?" he asked softly.
Usagi put her finger to her lips giving this cute expression of thinking, and frown slightly. "You never know, I've never asked much about my family," she stated finally.
Ranma nodded giving a weak smile, "Maybe I could ask my mom." He felt Akane's hand take his, giving it a comforting squeeze.
Makoto, Minako, and Usagi went "Awww..."
"They're so cute together, don't you think, Ami?" Minako queried.
Ami blushed slightly, "Yeah, I suppose."
The group talked about other things, until Makoto notice the long cylinders on Ranma and Akane's belt. "Hey Ranma, what are those?" she asked, pointing to the cylinders.
Ranma unclipped the cylinder, "It's my lightsaber." He thumbed the button and a green beam of energy ignited from the tube with a hiss. The four girls gathered gasped in surprise. Akane did the same with her lightsaber, only the blade was yellow-white and the hiss sounded a bit different.
"It's the weapon the Jedi Knights use. The Jedi are considered guardians of the galaxy and keepers of the peace, kinda like police," Ranma said, remembering the unabridged version Master Windu gave him after he and Akane had begun training.
Ami, Makoto, and Minako looked at each other and mouthed "Setsuna", as Ranma and Akane shut down their 'sabers.
At the end of the day, Ranma and Akane bid goodbye to their new friends and headed back home. Joining their hands together, Ranma pulled Akane in close and kissed her cheek lightly, causing the female Jedi to blush brightly. Ranma froze a second later, looking around the area highly confused.
"What's wrong, Ranma?" Akane wondered.
Ranma's frown became more pronounced, "I sensed a disturbance in the Force. Don't you feel it?"
Akane close her eyes, having to focus harder to do what Ranma could do. She frowns like Ranma and nods, "It's faint and very elusive. What could it be?"
"Let's consult Master Windu, I'm sure he senses it to," Ranma suggested. Then the two Padawan ran toward the Saotome home.
At the same time, Usagi had called an emergency Senshi meeting. They had all gathered at the Hino temple, except Sailor Pluto. Rei looked irritated, tapping her finger slightly on her arm in impatience, "What's the deal with her making us wait?"
Usagi was reading one of Rei's manga again, but only half heartedly. "Sorry I kept you Mars," a voice next to Usagi stated. Usagi screamed, jumping into Darien's lap.
"Don't do that!" Usagi squealed, suddenly appearing from Darien's lap to stand in front of Setsuna. Her arms were at her sides, and her expression was cross. Setsuna pursed her lips a bit before turning to address the others.
"I'm sorry, my princess," she sat down across from the Meatball-Head, taking a sip of the tea sitting in front of her. "Why did you call us here?"
Usagi fidgeted nervously for a second before she recounted the events of the day at school. Minako, Makoto, and Ami helped in telling the tale. "Ami's cousin mentioned being called Jedi Padawans. What's that, and what are Jedi?"
Setsuna looked genuinely shocked at this for a second before sipping her drink. "Jedi Knights are from a different section of the Universe. They are essentially in the very same business as we are; only their powers are more spiritual than magical. They also come from a section of the Universe with far more advanced technology. Ami, you say your cousin is a Jedi Padawan; how is that possible?"
Ami gave a weak shrug, "During the morning introduction they mentioned they were being trained by a Master Mace Windu. Outside of that there wasn't much else."
"Well, they also were very much in love too, you could see it in there eyes," Usagi gushed, her eyes filling with hearts and her hands held together.
Haruka big sweatdropped, looking at the Meatball-Head, "Our princess, the die hard romantic." She was elbowed in the gut by Michiru. Hotaru giggled at her foster parent's antics.
"We must be cautious in how we deal them. Jedi Knights themselves aren't a danger to us, but they attract a foe none of us have the ability to handle. Something so evil, it makes all our previous enemies seem like cuddly teddy bears in comparison."
Makoto frowned, "What can be worse than Beryl, Wiseman, Mistress 9, that stinking Nega Circus, or Sailor Galaxia?"
Setsuna walked over to the sliding door and opened it, looking up at the stars. She was filled with dread, knowing Jedi Knights were on this planet. "They are called Sith Lords. They feed on anger, hatred, and fear, often bending those who have these traits and making them into Dark Jedi.
Usagi shivered slightly at the description, "You've seen all this before, haven't you, Setsuna." It wasn't a question.
"Yes, Princess," the Time Guardian turned to them. "Pray they don't come here."
In the middle of the asteroid belt that separated Mars and Jupiter, a group of starships rested, born from the age of the Old Republic. Standing on a dark deck, over looking a hologram of the planet Earth, a figure shrouded in black robes looked on.
"My lady, they have awakened. I still don't understand why we revived this group, they already failed in taking this planet," a man in dress uniform stated, looking at the hologram. The figure in black lifted her hand, and the uniformed man started choking at something unseen.
"You place is not to question me Tartarous, you place is merely to command this fleet," a raspy voice from under the cloak reminded him, before dropping the hand. The other man dropped to the ground, kneeling in front of the dark figure.
"Yes my Lady Ravenous," Tartarous stated softly.
"Have you given them the parcels I asked?" the lady in black asked. Tartarous nodded again. "Good. Then these Sailor Senshi won't prove too much..." the dark figure frowned slightly. "Strange, a disturbance in the force," she moved from the deck, her cloak billowing darkly as she moved. "Jedi, here. I thought Master Sidious and Lord Vader had exterminated them out ten years ago. If they missed this lot, then I'll take great pleasure in finishing the job personally," the dark figure cackled darkly.
The Sith Lady walked along the passageway to a room with a pale green glow. Inside were four tubes, which contained four figures that were long thought to be dead by the Sailor Senshi. "Soon I will be victorious," she gently caressed the tube holding a man with white hair. "You'll awaken soon, Diamond, lusting for revenge against those who defeated you," she smiled darkly.
Author's note: As you can see, this a multi-crossover. Not a first for me, but this one I hope will be better written. I have notice that most fans of a Ranma/Star Wars fic often pair Ranma with Ukyou or Shampoo, for shame on those that do. Personally, I am sick of the bad mouthing of Akane. If people actually pay attention to the manga and anime seriously, they will see that Ranma and Akane do love each other. There are more than a few signs of it during the series. Anyway I disclaim all the characters except for Ravenous, and no, she isn't Shampoo, Cologne, Ukyou, or any other Ranma female. She's totally new. As for the relative angle, Akane and Ami are family in this fic. Akane isn't going to turn into a Sailor Senshi, that's been done way too much. So has Usagi/Sailor Moon being related to Ranma, but I just think it's so close to the truth, considering their eating habits, that I went with that anyway. I hope you read more. Xtor is doing a bang up job and I'm glad he's aboard correcting the mistakes I've made. Including one that got flamed bad about, the japanese and english names for the Senshi.