Star Trek: Ranma's Story 52 – By DS Wynne
Disclaimer: "Ranma ½", "Sailor Moon", "Star Trek" and other genres belong to their respective owners.
Note: This is a multi-genre story.
Special note: This story depicts the events featured in "Star Trek: Nemesis". Also, in future chapters will cover the "DS9" and "Voyager" sagas in greater detail (though this chapter will drop "hints" as to what has happened since the previous chapter), as well as take a look at previous eras, such as the "Next Generations" and "Enterprise" eras (have to, since there is a new timeline now).
Part 52
Location: Crystal Tokyo, Earth.
Five Soldiers of Love and Justice gathered around the sealed body of the Neo-Princess Renee, otherwise known as "Neo-Sailor Moon", in the throne room of the central palace. Since the death of her beloved "prince" during the attack known as "Wiseman's Revenge", Renee has chosen to be the fuel source to the palace itself rather than move forward in her life. She was conscious of everything that went on around her, acting more of a shade than anything else.
And now, it was time for Renee's return.
"Are you sure you want to do this?" Setsuna said to Neo-Queen Hoshi, as she stepped to her assigned place in the ritual that was about to commence. "There could be complications as to who would be monarch."
"That has yet to be determined, Princess," said the former Starfleet officer and Federation Ambassador. "You know that I am the rightful heir to the King of the Earth…and you also know that King Endymion was my previous incarnation."
Setsuna nodded. By a twist of fate, the legendary "Tuxedo Mask" was reborn as a woman, and has been one since nearly two hundred years.
The Senshi of Pluto then turned to her associates. Already, Lady Rei, once the Neo-Queen of Crystal Tokyo, was becoming more life-like as time goes on. She was strangely quiet, however.
Setsuna then turns her attention to Lady Minako, who was still dressed in the guise of the "Goddess of Truth", making her the latest to don the mantle of "Wonder Woman" (though Minako's costume is an amalgam of her traditional Sailor fuku and Wonder Woman's "stars-and-stripes" in equal measures). During the Second Dark Ages on Earth, most of the remaining Amazon tribes implored their gods to create a new homeworld for them. Their prayers were answered, when the planet Venus was miraculously made habitable, breaking all laws of conventional physics. Thus, "The Great Exodus" was initiated, which allowed all Amazons of different persuasions to immigrate to their new world, and barred all males from following them. Still, the Amazons did keep a nominal presence on Earth, such as the Joketsu Amazons. As for Minako, she had left to Earth long before the death of her Neo-Queen, rightly thinking that as the descendant of the goddess of Love herself, it was her destiny to forge a new world with the Amazons. On occasion, she would leave Venus to reacquaint herself with "Man's World" as part of the Federation's USO tour as an entertainer for members of Starfleet.
In fact, many of the Sailor Scouts would spread out amongst the Solar System and the stars beyond. Originally, once the planets themselves were terra-formed, the Scouts followed the human migration on those worlds. Lady Ami had helped with the founding of the colony on Mercury, home of the intellectuals and the magi. She left after essentially defecting to the alien world Minbar over a matter of policy.
Meanwhile, Queen Makoto is still the ruler of the Jupiter Sector, which, thanks to the actions of the mysterious "Monolith" in 2010, Jupiter became a star. As a result, many of its moons became habitable, save for Europa, where the Monolith still resides. Makoto took the initiative, and founded the first group of colonies soon after (her being a celebrity cook in the mode of Chef Emeril Lagasse helped to cement her status amongst the people). In fact, it was Makoto who would later take up the cause of colonial independence from Earth, after her sponsors had tried to renege on their agreement to allow more autonomy for the colonies around Jupiter. Taking up the banner for independence, Makoto became a leader of a resistance movement that would last for years, and well into the next century. With the exception of the Lunar Gate Disaster, the First and Second Black Moon Family Attacks and the Invasion of the Gamallons, there have been periodic skirmishes between Earth and the Colonies. A tactical error on the side of Earth brought in the Mercury, Venus and Mars colonies into the fray. It wasn't until the signing of the Solar System Compact of 2150 CE that a lasting peace was assured. As a reward, the former "chef" was crowned Queen, and has been ruling the Jupiter Sector ever since.
"Let's get this started," Makoto said surly. She still was angry over the fact that Crystal Tokyo had remained neutral in all the years of her personal war. However, she still was bound to assist the House of Serenity, so that is why she was there.
"I agree," Minako interjects. "My people's welfare is MY concern only."
"Be as it may," Setsuna says. "You have certain obligations to meet."
"Fine," Minako says, as she got into position. "Let's get started."
All participants involved began to glow, as a sphere of light formed around Neo-Princess Serenity.
"It's…it's working!" Lady Ami says. It will be good to see Renee again…
Location: Somewhere in deep…
Commander Ranma Saotome performed his "kata" movements in the Enterprise-E's gymnasium. From the briefing reports Captain Picard had given him, a new player has emerged within the Romulan government…who wasn't a Romulan! At least, that's what the intelligence report said.
"Got a moment, sensei?" said a voice from behind.
Ranma stops his movements, and turns around.
"Ah, Will," Ranma says. "I'm surprised to see you here, with, well, you know…"
"Hey, there's plenty of time for a proper honey-moon," Riker replied. "I just want to know how things are doing, with, you know…"
"I'm fine, Will. The doctors say that in spite of the damage that Ukyo's possession had caused, she will make a recovery…I hope."
FLASHBACK!
Location: Temple of the Serene, Bajor.
The "Temple of the Serene" was a hospital dedicated to the well being of the traumatized. It had been used extensively for survivors of the Cardassian Occupation. However, thanks to the machinations of the now defunct "Cult of the Pagh Wraiths", the old temple now served as a place for survivors of their machinations.
"Thank you for coming, Warrior," said Dr. Tres Noral, as the administrator greeted Commander Ranma Saotome of DS9. "It is an honor to receive a guest who is most favored of the Prophets."
"Thank you, sir," Ranma said, as he walks down with the stone steps with Tres. The old temple was located between a beautiful ocean-side property and a grass valley. "I'll get to the point. Will…Ukyo be alright?"
Tres looks down, sighs and returns his attention to Ranma.
"You must understand that Miss Kuonji's condition is…'new' to us. There have been cures, but they have been based upon old texts that the Vedeks have been providing us. And to be honest, thanks to the Occupation, coupled with the fact that Miss Kuonji is human, the prospects for a full recovery are…not too good."
"I see…"
"But I promise you that we will continue a search for a full cure. We barely scratched the surface on what available cures there are, so, Prophets willing, do not loose hope."
"That's all that I need, Doctor. Can I…see her?"
"You may. In fact, she is in the gardens right now. Follow me…"
After a short walk, Ranma and Dr. Tres come across Ukyo and her female nurse. The nurse was interacting with Ukyo as if she was but a child.
"Can I draw some more?" Ukyo whined.
"You may, Ukyo," the nurse says.
"Yay!" Ukyo says, as she took another piece of art paper, and began a new drawing.
"May I?" Ranma asked.
"You may," says Dr. Tres.
Ranma slowly walks up to his old friend. And then he stops. The nurse looks at the doctor, who nods his consent.
"Hello," Ranma says.
"Hello," Ukyo says, without looking up.
"May I…look at your drawings?"
"Okay."
Ranma looks at the picture. Apparently, Ukyo was drawing figures looking like younger versions of herself and Ranma.
"Who are they?"
"They are 'Ucchan' and 'Ranchan'. They are best friends. Forever."
"I guess they are," Ranma said simply, before looking at Ukyo continue to draw in silence.
END FLASHBACK!
"Will, I don't know if I can stay with Starfleet with Ukyo the way she is," Ranma said, as he toweled himself off of sweat. "She needs someone familiar to help her through her…condition."
"I see," Riker said, as he turned around a bit…before return back to Ranma to deliver a strike!
At the last minute, Ranma blocked the attack.
"What-?"
"I need to spar, and you need to get out of your self-pity," Riker said, with a glint in his eye.
Ranma smirked.
"If a sparring session you want, then a sparring session you'll GET."
And the former master and the former student spar in earnest.
A short time later…
"Thanks for the work out, Will," Ranma said, as he and Riker leave the gym.
"You're welcome, Ranma," Will said, as he toweled himself off of sweat. "You know, I need to train more often. You ALMOST kicked my butt, 'old man'."
"For that remark, I won't go easy on you next time."
"AFTER the honeymoon. Deanna wants me in one peace, you know."
"I guess so. I could never deny anything from my god-daughter…especially where her Mom was concerned!"
"PICARD TO RIKER," said Picard over the PA.
Riker looks up.
"Riker speaking. What's up?"
"We have a situation coming up. Assemble whatever team is necessary for an 'Away Team' mission."
"Understood. Riker OUT."
Riker turns to Ranma.
"You want to participate?"
"Sure, why not? Things can't get any worst."
Unbeknown to Ranma, his immediate life will become decidedly WORST.
Tbc.