Star Trek: Ranma's Story 91
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Note: This is a multi-genre story.
Temporal Nexus Alert!
Subject: Hoshiko Saotome, aka Borg Adjutant Six of Nine, aka "Sailor Borg" (the Senshi of Reason).
2300 CE: Hoshiko Nyota Saotome is born at Tokyo General Hospital, Tokyo, Japan (on Earth).
2305 CE: Starfleet Captain Ranma Saotome, the commanding officer of the Federation starship Enterprise-B, retires from active duty after ten years of service.
2310 CE: As a favor to an old friend, Ranma partners with Dr. Magnus Hansen to initiate an expedition, known as the "Hansen Expedition", to investigate reports of a cybernetic race in the Delta Quadrant...taking his family with him.
2315 CE: The Federation Science Council, who supervises the expedition, looses all contact with the expedition.
2340 CE: Ranma Saotome and his wife Usagi Tsukino-Saotome are rescued by Federation ambassadors T'Sara Spocksdotter of Vulcan and Hoshi Sato.
2345 CE: Ranma and Usagi are caught up in an official inquiry to determine their level of culpability for what had happened to the Hansen Expedition. Represented by Starfleet advocate Kyle Riker for the defense, neither Ranma nor Usagi are found guilty for their actions.
2367 CE: Thanks the alien entity "Q", the Enterprise-D makes contact with the Borg. This, in turn, restores the original memories of Six of Nine...the daughter of Ranma and Usagi!
2369 CE: 6/9 directs an assault on Earth, and was instrumental in the defeat of the Federation fleet at Wolf 359. Thanks to a last minute plan, known as the "Saotome Manuever", 6/9 is defeated. However, 6/9 initiates a secondary plan (codename: "Trojan"), where she creates a new identity, as part of her plan to infiltrate Starfleet as "Maran Tamesao" (a name that is an anagram of "Ranma Saotome". With this identity, 6/9 is attending Starfleet Academy, and is waiting for the day to act.
Part 91
2371 CE.
It's been a few days since the end of the Klingon Civil War. Unfortunately, there is still conflict brewing about in the life of the Starfleeter, Ranma Saotome.
"How could you?" Usagi cried out. "How could you be so careless?"
Apparently, Usagi discovered the bite marks that was indicative of Klingon mating ritual habits. Now, Usagi believed Ranma when he said that he was taken advantage of after a heavy drinking binge. Do do Usagi's Xenomorphic nature, she smelled the scent of another female on his person, even after Ranma took a sonic shower, and THAT set her off. Ranma was HER mate, after all.
"But I did nothing!" Ranma protested.
"That's what I'm talking about, Ranma. You don't seem too terribly upset, you know."
Ranma sighed, as he tried to hold Usagi's hand.
Usagi removed it.
"Look, I just need some time...alone. I know it's not your fault, but, well..."
"Fine," Ranma said, as he got his pillow and spare blanket, and went into the other room.
Usagi merely rolled over, and went to sleep.
Outside in the living room, Ranma plopped down on the couch, to go to sleep, when he noticed someone staring at him.
"What are you doing up?" Ranma asked, as he sat back up.
Lianna (one of the members of the Guardians of the Universe from Oa), who rarely sleeps, was having tea and reading a book called "Men are from Q'onos, Women are from Orion". It was more or less about interspecies mating rituals, and it was part of her attempt to understand such practices.
"I am drinking tea," Lianna said, as she took a sip. "This book that Counselor Troi has given me is quite fascinating."
"Uh, yeah."
"I overheard what had happened to you, Ranma Saotome. Care to...talk about it?"
"What are you, Deanna's trainee or something?"
"I simply want to be a better Guardian," Lianna says. "So...I would like to 'practice'."
Ranma mused thoughtfully.
"Alright. I'll give you a shot."
Lianna smiles with approval.
The next day, in Captain Picard's "Ready Room"...
"I have to say that I am very disappointed in you, Commander," Picard says. "You were asked to not interfere in the Klingon Civil War."
Ranma, Usagi, Worf, Riker and Counselor Troi were discussing what had happened.
"Sir," Usagi begins. "The fault would be mine."
"Pardon?"
"I knew that Ranma would need to be more in-depth, so I used my old diplomatic ties to call in a favor."
"I get it now," Riker says. "Ranma would be legally obligated to obey a request from Starfleet Command, even if it meant superseding Captain Picard's authority."
"Did you know about this, Mr. Saotome?" Picard asked.
"Actually, this is news to me," Ranma said, as he looks towards his wife.
"Commander?"
"No, Ranma did not know."
"I see."
"Sir, if I may be so bold," Worf interjects. "Commander Saotome's actions have proved successful in the defeat of known Romulan collaborators. Secondly, as a member of the House of Kang, he is under certain obligations to be more involved in Klingon affairs."
"And were you not a member of the Diplomatic Corp, uncle?" Troi asked. "Surely, the orders that came from the Federation government carried more weight within Starfleet circles."
Picard sighed, as he rubbed his forehead in frustration. He had forgotten that his Conn officer first served as Starfleet's envoy to the Klingon High Council before becoming a Federation ambassador to that government before assuming command of the Enterprise-B.
"Alright," Picard began. "I'll make my decision on what should be done about this situation-"
CHIRP!
"Yes?"
"We've just received a communique from 'The Grey Council' on Minbar," Lt/Commander Yar says over the comlink. "They are formally requesting the attention of Commander Saotome."
Picard and everyone else looks at Ranma, who shrugs in response.
"It seems that this matter is tabled for now," Picard says. He knew that anyone who has the ear of the Grey Council is an important person in Minbar society, something that the Federation, who still seeks closer ties with Minbar, want to take an interest in.
"Of course, sir," Ranma said. "May I...?"
"You may."
"Tasha, I'll take the call in the conference room."
"Yes, sir."
Once Ranma arrives, he completes the secured channel, by accessing an encrypted program.
"Computer, this is Lt/Commander Ranma Saotome. I'm ready to access 'The Great Link'."
"WORKING."
"Access code Zero-Zero-Zero Omega, codename 'Wild Horse'."
"PASSWORD ACCEPTED. TEXT ONLY."
"Proceed."
As Ranma read the message, he frowned. While the message did not explicitly state what the purpose of the message was, it did indicate that the operational director of the Anla'Shok needed to speak with the Starfleeter in person.
"Captain Picard, permission to take a short trip Minbar?" Ranma said over a secured line. "There is an important matter that I need to attend to."
"Permission granted, granted."
Ranma then switched channels.
"Usagi? I need to take a quick trip to Minbar, so I'll be late for dinner."
Silence.
"Usagi?"
"Do what you want, Ranma. I'll have your dinner ready for you when you get back."
"Thanks, Usako. Tell Aikiko that I'll bring back a souvenir."
"Very well, I will."
And with that, Ranma used his "Instant Transmission" technique to "teleport" to Minbar...
...And appeared in front of the residence of retired Interstellar Alliance President Delenn. There he met by-
"Hello, Princess Ami," Ranma said, as he greeted his colleague.
"Hello, Lord Ranma," replied the Jedi Master Ami Mizuno, who is the operational director of the Anla'Shok. "We live by the One-"
"-We die by the One," Ranma finished, as he bowed like-wise. "It's good to see you again, Ami."
"As I, you, Ranma," Ami replied. "I'm glad that you have made it."
"I am glad to be here, since I can stop thinking about my problems for a moment."
"Oh, well, okay. Anyway, I am contacting you about about becoming 'Ranger One'."
"'Ranger One'? I've already told Delenn that I wasn't interested."
"I know that Ranma, it's just that...well..."
Ranma frowned.
"It's...Delenn. She's dying."
Meanwhile, back on the Enterprise-D...
"Mom, can I go over Keiko's place to see Molly?" Aikiko says, as she leaves her room.
"Um, sure," Usagi says, as she begins to set up her preparations for dinner. Ranma was still in a conference call with Minbar, so she went on ahead to their place of residence.
Usagi sighed, as she got her ingredients together. Maybe she was being too hard on him-
Then, her danger senses rang out. But how-?
BLAM!
As Usagi slumped over, Lianna lowered her glowing, green hand.
"This...sacrifice of mine is necessary," Lianna says, as she carries Usagi over her shoulder. "Forgive me, Usagi, for what I must do..."
Meanwhile, back on Minbar...
Ranma and Ami entered Delenn's room, where the Senshi of Minbar, Malenn (aka "Sailor Minbar") was attending to her older sister's needs.
"Thank you for coming," Malenn says. "Oh, how I wish that the Great Maker chose Delenn to bear my burden...so that she could have a long life."
In spite of her age, Malenn's powers allowed her to remain virtually ageless.
"If that was the case, then she would not be able to join John," Ranma says sadly. "She has had her full life."
"Indeed," said Delenn, as she weakly tried to sit up.
"Big sister!" Malenn said, as she went over to Delenn. "You must not stress yourself so."
"I may be dying, but I am not helpless! Besides, I have much to discuss with Lord Ranma...alone."
"Very well, Delenn," Malenn says, as she props her sister's pillow, followed by a kiss on the cheek. "Call me if you need anything."
As Ami and Malenn leave, Ranma is left alone with his old friend. It's hard to believe that the first time he met the demi-Minbari, they were mortal enemies...
FLASHBACK!
2247 CE: Earth Sector.
It was the second year of the "Earth-Minbari War", all thanks to a misunderstanding over customs that resulted in the death of the Minbari leader, the Satai Duhkat. In response, his protege Delenn had ordered the deaths of all humans. The United Federation of Planets did its best to hold off the bulk of the vengeful Minbari's forces. However, the Minbari were solely focused on Earth itself, since the Federation did have a sizable force of its own. Unfortunately, a fleet of their ships did manage to break through the Earth Alliance's defenses, and were invading the Sol System.
Needless to say, Ranma Saotome and the crew of the Enterprise, a "Constitution-class" Federation starship (commanded by Captain Robert April), was not about to let the Minbari succeed in destroying their home world.
"Lt. Tsukino, report," April asked.
Lt. Usagi Tsukino scanned the incoming data stream. Thanks to the Sailor Scouts re-establishing their kingdoms in and around the star system, the Minabri were having a hard time in breaking through the system's defense systems. In particular, Jupiter Sector and Venus Sector were scoring the most victories, thanks to the leadership and military experience of Queen Hippolyta (aka Makoto Kino, who is also "Sailor Jupiter"), while Queen Mina (aka Minako Aino, who is also "Sailor Venus") led her Amazon sisters against the Warrior Caste of Minbar. In fact, the Minbari themselves were surprised that the denizens of the Sol System had a lot of potent forces at their disposal. In fact, if the battles last any longer, the invading Minabri forces will loose. That is why it is important for the primary Minbari flagship, The Blackstar, to get to Earth, so that they can launch a "planet killer". Thankfully, that ship was already destroyed, thanks to the efforts of an Earth Alliance combat pilot's tactics. Now, it was time to intercept the secondary Minbari flagship, The Valen'tha, before the Minabri invaders succeed after all.
"Sir, we have the Earth Alliance and UN Spacy holding their own, but, for how long, I don't know. I've tracked down the location of The Valen'tha near the Lunar Sector."
"Hmmm," April mused, as he thought of his options. The so-called "Battle of the Line" would mark as a decisive battle in this war, since, if the Minabri succeed in implementing their weapon, Earth will be destroyed. After all, it doesn't take much for a "pawn" to take down a "king" in the chess game of life.
"Sir," Ranma said, as he piloted his ship. "Ready to engage."
April thought to himself for a moment.
"Ranma, I need you and Miss Tsukino to board the flagship of the Minbari."
"Sir?"
"THEY have their weapon. That is the highest priority to deal with. The Enterprise can serve the cause better by protecting the defense forces. I want you two to do what you can to stop the Minbari on their own ship."
Ranma looks at Usagi, while she looks at him. Both nod in understanding.
A ten minutes later, on The Valen'tha...
"ARRGH!" said the Minbari warrior, as he was cut down.
Sailors Moon and Helios were in full combat mode, cutting down their enemies left and right. They used a combination of sword work and energy weapons (dual weapons proficiency), paranormal abilities, raw skills and sheer determination.
"You will not pass, little girl!" said a Minbari warrior. The Minbari were typically stronger and tougher than an average human; Minbari of the Warrior Caste were stronger and stronger than the average Minbari.
'Helios and 'Moon looks at each other.
"May I?" 'Helios asked.
"Be my guess," 'Moon said.
"What are YOU going to do-"
"DRAGON UPPER CUT!"
FWOOSH!
BLAM!
"I rarely get to use my 'mad skillz' anymore more," 'Helio said, as she dusted her hands.
'Moon looks at the Minbari, who was stuck in the ceiling of the corridor.
"Wasn't that...excessive?" 'Moon asked.
"Naw..."
Soon, they made it to the central core of The Valen-tha, where they see a human being strung up in a circle of more Minbari, nine robed figures in all. He was in the process of being freed, when 'Moon and Helios steps in.
"Alright, FREEZE-!" 'Helios began.
One of the robed steps forth, and lowers HER cloak's hood.
"We of the Minbari Federation surrender," the woman said. She had bony ridges around the back of the crown of her head...and no ears.
"Wha-?"
"We were mistaken in our crusade against Earth. It was not the human's fault for the actions of a few."
'Helios turned bright red.
"After all this...NOW YOU WANT TO TALK?"
'Moon steps forth.
"In spite of what my companion has just said, I, as a member of the Federation Diplomatic Corp, am authorized to accept an unconditional surrender from the Minbari Federation."
"As the Satai, I accept your terms on behalf of the Grey Council of Minabar."
"But-" 'Helios began.
"Ranma," 'Moon began telepathically, "We can end this war before more people get hurt."
"Fine," 'Helios replies likewise. "It's your call."
"Sailor Helios, contact the Enterprise and inform them of our situation."
"Understood," 'Helios says, as she created a virtual view screen. "Sailor Helios to Enterprise. We have some good news..."
With the conclusion of the Earth-Minabri War, there was much to heal between these two worlds. The Minbari Federation did make amends by compensating much of the cost that was the result of the war, mostly by turning over new technology over to the Federation and the Earth. However, no real sanctions were issued, since, in reality, it was Earth's fault that the war began. It would not be until the Shadow Wars that would unite these two worlds, which would recreate the group known as the Anla'Shok.
It must be noted that had the Earth been destroyed, a new one would have been ordered from the Magratheans, legendary planet builders. In fact, the Earth has been destroyed before, many times in fact, giving the planet the nick-name "Recyclable Plot".
(A/N: Just a little Arthur Adams humor...badly done, but humor regardless!)
At any rate, Ranma and Usagi would be proclaimed as Earth's greatest heroes, something Ranma was embarrassed to accept such adulations. After all, he was a martial artist, and it was his duty to protect the weak and helpless.
END FLASHBACK!
"Master Ranma, I am glad that you are here," said the demi-Minbari Delenn. Delenn, thanks to the fact that her ancestor Valen was really the transformed Ambassador Jeffrey Sinclair, Delenn had hair, had many human features.
"I couldn't say no to you, Delenn," Ranma said, as he sat by his friend's bedside. "We've known each other too long for me not to see you."
"Of that, I am glad. Now that you are, will you accept my original offer of becoming 'Ranger One'?"
Ranma closed his eyes. Then, he opened them.
"Yes."
Meanwhile, somewhere in a distant region of space...
"Where...where am I?" Sailor Moon said, as she woke. She looked around, an noticed two things. One, she was on an asteroid, and she was in her Cosmos Armor. That could only mean one thing.
She was out in space.
Whenever she is out in space, she ends up looking like a female version of the legendary Silver Surfer (but with outline etched of the lines of her Sailor fuku "engraved" into her armor) ...but with silvery strands of "hair" (since her particular armor was designed to be form-fitting).
However, there was something bizarre about her surroundings. She felt death, decay and entropy all around her. Her glowing eyes shone brightly, as she scanned the area. Sure enough, she saws signs and bodies all over the place...and saw THINGS moving about. It was like every horror movie was combined, and place in a space setting.
"Welcome to Sector 3600, Sailor Moon," said a voice.
Sailor Moon turns around to see Lianna standing there, with her arms folded.
"What's going on?" 'Moon demanded.
"Quite simply, I want to prove three things. One, that you don't care about Ranma Saotome, two, that you are a weakling given to emotions, and, three, that I am more suited to be his mate than YOU are."
Lianna then got into a fighting stance.
"And this 'place' is the graveyard of the universe...which is suited to be YOUR final resting place."
Tbc.