Star Trek: Ranma's Story22 – By DS Wynne
Disclaimer: "Ranma ½", "Sailor Moon", "Star Trek" and other genres belong to their respective owners.
Note: This is multi-epic story with many elements to it.
Special note: While this is a spin-off story to "Sailor Moon ST", you don't have to read that one to enjoy this one.
Part 22
Presidio, San Francisco, Earth.
Five years after the death the death of James Kirk, the former command crew of the Enterprise-A has went on with their lives.
Spock has long since followed his father Sarek's foot-steps by becoming a Federation Ambassador-at-Large, having accumulated a few successes in brokering peace between the Federation and newly discovered alien species.
Dr. McCoy went on to become the head of Starfleet Medical, since it would mean that he didn't have to leave Earth at all.
Hikaru Sulu is still doing his thing by doing what he loves best: commanding a Federation starship. In fact, he and Pavel Chekov, his "First Officer", are on their second starship tour, while Commander Janice Rand looks after the crew like a den mother.
Montgomery Scott retired a year ago. However, while on his way to his new retirement home, he and his "warp shuttle" disappeared in deep space. All avenues were explored until the search was called off. Both Usagi and Ranma tried their best to find the Scotsman, but to no avail.
Nyota Uhura finally retires from Starfleet altogether, and has since become a professor at a local college in Kenya, Africa. Ranma still visits her, mostly for the sake of what they once had a long time ago, while Usagi visits her for the sake of their long friendship.
Saavik had married David Marcus, Kirk's son, and both are living happily on Vulcan.
T'Sara, the daughter of Spock and Usagi, became a Starship captain in her own right, and is always on a deep space assignments. As "Sailor Vulcan", her duties as the Senshi of Vulcan have been put on hold, so that T'Sara can complete her twenty-year career. Afterwards, she will go into the Federation Diplomatic Corp to represent Vulcan on matters of state, and will work directly under her grand-father Sarek.
As for Ranma Saotome and Usagi Tsukino, they have been developing their relationship over the course of a few years. It started during the last Interstellar Olympic Games, on Earth, when Usagi successfully took the Gold Medal in snow-boarding. The competition was quite heated that year, especially between Usagi and a Vulcan named T'ela. Ranma was true to his word, in being both her manager and trainer. All of Usagi's hard work would eventually pay off…
FLASHBACK!
"Okay, Usako," Ranma said with affection, as he is messaging Usagi's shoulders. She and Ranma were seating near the starting point, waiting for their turn. "Okay, T'ela is smart enough to use her 'aerial eight-rotations' technique during her last jump. You will have to beat it by…four."
"TWELVE rotations!" Usagi exclaimed.
"Yeah, twelve. It's the only wait we can beat the Vulcan. It's all about technique."
"I KNOW that, but that's why the Vulcans win these type of contests. They mathematically figure these out. And I should KNOW since I used to live there."
"Then, use grace. And if you don't have any, then make it up or something."
"You're saying that I'm clumsy, aren't you?"
"Well…"
"Nevermind. I'll do what can."
Just then, the Vulcan T'ela comes to the waiting area.
"HELLO, Usagi," T'ela says with a forced smile.
"HELLO, T'ela," Usagi replies. "Loosersayswhat?"
"I do not have time for your…humanity. I do want to make sure that you do not attempt to make a mockery of the games."
"You still think my top came off on purpose?"
"I am simply making sure that you do not behave so…human."
"Gee thanks."
And with that, T'ela left to visit her team-mates.
"Ooh, that…that…"
"Vulcan?" Ranma offered.
"Bite your tongue. Now, what am I going to do? I practically have to fly in order to win this thing."
"And you know that you using your ability to fly will immediately be detected. Just do your best."
"I will, coach!"
Finally, Usagi was at the starting point. She wore her skin-tight ski outfit, and a helmet. Both were colored pink with white stripes. She took her pink snowboard, which was taller than her, and touched it lightly. Finally, as the light markers registered "ready", Usagi puts her goggles on.
Ready…steady…GO!
POP!
Usagi ran, leaped and landed on her snowboard, as she and it went down-hill. Steady, she picked up speed, as she swerved to avoid the various obstacles, like tree and boulders. When she saw an outcropping of stone ahead, Usagi went straight towards it…
POW!
With a bump, Usagi took to the sky. She rolled with the board, as they rotated their position. Just as the ground was about to be met, Usagi was upright again. She then saw a jump ramp ahead, and went straight for it…
BANG!
Once again in the air, Usagi decided to perform a "propeller". That is to say, Usagi sailed straight ahead, while her 'board performed a spin at the top of her head. And just as she was about to make crash into the snow, Usagi up righted herself, and landed with ease.
Finally, Usagi saw the mother of all ramps ahead. She began to push off for even greater speed.
At the bullpen section, Ranma was crossing his fingers.
"Come on, Usako," Ranma pleaded. "You can do it…"
Down Usagi went, and up-
SPRUNG!
High in the air Usagi went. Then, using her vector, Usagi began to rotate. She had stretched her limbs to hold one end of her 'board, while saluting like a peacock with her free hand.
One…
Two…
Time seemed to slow down, as she began to rotate on an axis, while moving in one direction.
Three…
Four…
I can do this! Usagi thought. I can do this!
Five…
Six…
Usagi noticed that she was starting to descend now.
Seven…
EIGHT…
I…I got to pull this off!
Nine…
Ten…
Usako, pull up! Ranma thought. He noticed that at the angle of Usagi descent, she could break her neck.
Eleven…
Usagi got ready to pull a fast one.
TWELVE!
At the last minute, Usagi repositioned herself self to land upright.
PLOW!
"And Usagi Tsukino of Earth…HAS DONE IT!" yelled the announcer. "Miss Tsukino has taken the Gold once again!"
The crowd cheers in adulation.
As Usagi slowed down to a halt, she took off her helmet, threw it the hair, and shook her fist in the air in victory.
"You did it, Usagi!" Ranma says, as he went to hug his friend.
Usagi went for a full on kiss instead, as she tackled the pig-tail martial artist to the snow.
"Hey, what's for?" Ranma says.
"Well…I just want to properly thank you, Ranma-kun."
"I see…"
END FLASHBACK!
And since then, the two have become very close, all which culminated in a very special occasion… The music began to play, as the gathered dignitaries, military personnel and other honored guests stood. Captain Ranma Saotome, the newly appointed commander of the "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-B), an Excelsior-class starship waited for his new bride nervously. After thirty years of service, he was finally settling down on his own terms.
Much to the lamentation of many of the women in the audience.
"Relax, Ranma," said Captain Hikaru Sulu, Ranma's best man. "It will go well."
"Ihope so," Ranma replies. "Ever since that whole situation with Miranamee, I wanted to make things right."
"It will, my friend. It will."
Ever since Captain Usagi Tsukino had completed her own five-year mission aboard the "Serenity", Usagi felt the urge to settle down herself. After all, she wasn't getting any younger mentally…though some would claim that Usagi tends to act juvenile at times.
Finally, the bride comes forth. Federation Ambassador-at-Large Spock walked the aisle, as he escorted his once beloved to the alter. He was the only family member that could "give her away".
"I'm so nervous, Spock-kun," Usagi whispered. "I just wish Kirk was here."
"I, as well, Usako," Spock replied.
Kirk had died years ago.
Usagi's bridesmaid Nyota Uhura smiled at her long time friend. She was glad that Usagi and Ranma had finally admitted their feelings for each other, and then progressed their relationship to its logical conclusion.
As she walked down the aisle, Usagi looked at the familiar faces. Some were dignitaries from all kinds of worlds. There was Bela Omak, who was the "the Head Boss" of the Mob-control planet of Sigma Iotia II; there was tribal leader Leonard Usa-James Akaar, who was named after Dr. McCoy, Captain Kirk and Usagi for their role in freeing Capella IV from the Klingons. Speaking of which, even the Klingon leaders Kang (who once fought Ranma), Kor (who tried to kidnap Usagi as a hostage) , and Koloth (who traded barbs with Kirk) were there, though they would never admit having any form of respect for the rivals. Also in attendance was Chancellor Sigrid Reinhardt, who was the head of state of the Nazi-like planet called Ekos; even the Platonians and the Olympian god Apollo (both of whom inspired the Greco-Roman culture) were in attendance, as were the ever child-like Miri (who is the leader of the equally childlike populace of "Miri's World"). All in all, many of the guests at Usagi and Ranma's wedding had been saved by the couple and their crewmates, or were once sworn enemies-turned-staunch allies.
Finally, Usagi stepped forward, and faced her beloved. The wedding was being held at the Starfleet Academy chapel, which is located in the old Presidio in San Francisco, California. Starfleet Admiral Garth signals an aide to cease the wedding music. It still amazed Usagi that Garth was once insane, when the Enterprise was sent to investigate the penal colony Garth was imprisoned in years ago. The one good thing that came out of that situation was that Garth, once he was cured of his madness, taught Ranma his metamorphic ability, and thus allowed Ranma to be in control of his curse. At any rate, as it was customary for Naval personnel, Admiral Garth performed the honor of marrying his two dearest friends, on the grounds of his Alma Mata.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today, to join this man, Ranma Saotome, and this woman, Usagi Tsukino, in holy matrimony…"
Usagi began to shed a tear. She always wanted to have her wedding back in her own home, with her parents and friends there. Usagi then turned to where her daughter T'Sara sat; she was glad that she was able to take time from her latest assignment. Usagi's old friend Hoshi ("Sailor Earth") Sato had decided to resume her Starfleet duties, and thus will assume command of Usagi's old ship. Conversely, Usagi will take over for Hoshi as an Ambassador-at-Large, and will directly work with the Federation President on most matters. Uhura had jokingly told Usagi that the reason she took the desk job was to prepare herself for parenthood.
"Do you two have any words before the pronouncement?" Garth asked.
"Yes," Usagi replied, as she lifted her veil. "Ranma, I have saved myself-"
There's snickering in the background.
"Anyway," Usagi said with a glare. "I have saved myself the trouble of trying to figure out what to say to you, so I have written down a poem."
Usagi took out a datapad, and began to read:
I promise to love you from now on,
To love you with all my heart.
From now on we'll be together,
Till death do us part. I will love you and cherish you,
Until the sun stops burning.
I will do the honor and be your wife,
It's you I'm always yearning. To know that you love me,
Brings joy to my heart,
To know that you will be faithful,
Is the key that love was from the start. In you I can share my thoughts,
You are my lover, My best friend.
You have taken me to the highest point.
You have taken me places I've never been. I promise to pledge my love to you,
I promise to be faithful and true.
The words would mean nothing,
If I didn't have you. You are the love of my life,
I hope you always know.
I love you more than anything in the world,
I won't ever let you go. I promise to be you're everything,
This is my vow to you.
I can't wait for that day to come,
Until the day we can say I do.
(A/N: The poem that Usagi read is called "I Do", by Whitney Bird )
"AWWWWWWW," said the crowd, while Ranma blushed furiously.
"And you, Ranma, do you have anything to say?" asked Garth.
Ranma nodded. He then turned to his son Ranmak, who was sitting next to his long-term fiancée Demora Sulu. Both were not ready to settle down yet, since Demora wants to try to get a starship command first. With a sigh, Ranma turns his attention back to Usagi.
"Usagi, for as long as I have known you, you have been there for me. We have journeyed together, and we have fought together. I can only hope that I can be a good husband to you, as you have been a best friend to me."
"coughWIMPcough," said Kang.
"Well, if there is nothing else, we may continue," Garth said. "Ranma Saotome, do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?"
"I do."
"And do you, Usagi Tsukino, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?"
"I do."
"Then, by the power vested in me, by the laws of this land, and by Starfleet protocol, I now pronounce the two you spouses. Ranma? Usagi? You may kiss."
Ranma held Usagi's face in his hands, and passionately kissed his new bride.
"AYE!" roared the crowd.
"How dull," quipped Trelane, also known as "the Squire of Gothos". The alien entity was amazed that the newly-wedded couple have caused him so much trouble in the past.
Once the closing wedding music was being played, Usagi and Ranma, with hand-in-hand, ran down the aisle, as rice was being thrown at them. The future looked bright indeed…
Fin.
Author's note: We're slowly feeling in the gaps between the time of the Kirk era and the Picard era. By the time we make it to the day Ranma escorts Picard to his new command (i.e. the Enterprise-D), we'll know more about Ranma's connection to crews of the Enterprise-D/E, Station Deep Space Nine and Voyager. Also, there will be hints as to the rise and fall of the marriage between Usagi and Ranma, though the full details will be elaborated later on during the Next Generation saga. So, stay tune!