Star Trek: Ranma's Story 96
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Note: This is a multi-genre story.
Part 96
Location: Romulus.
The Romulan Star Empire is centered on two planets: Romulus and Remus. In fact, both were worlds, located in the "Beta Quadrant" (specifically Sector Z-6), "twin planets". For the most part, Romulus used Remus as a key source of dilithium crystals to help power their ships. Furthermore, the Romulans have used Remus as a penal colony of sorts, forcing the undesirable to mind for the crystals. In fact, death was preferable, since exile to Remus was considered WORSE than death.
Romulus itself was a lush planet compared to its "twin". Romulan society, an off-shoot of the Vulcans, is both a meritocracy and a caste system. A general comparison can be made with the Roman Empire of ancient Earth, in which slaves of the empire can move up in rank, but only the Romans can become a part of the leadership; same deal with the Romulans and their "servants" the Remans.
On this day, Ranma, Usagi and Yar, disguised as Romulans, managed to sneak into the capital city of Ki Baratan, which was bustling with activity of late. Ever since the new proconsul took office, there have been talks of reforming the present political system, allowing more representative democracy to take foot.
"Usagi?" asked Ranma-chan, as she saw her crewmate look about wistfully. Ranma had decided to use his female form as part of his over-all disguise.
"Sorry, Ranma," Usagi replied. "It's just that…being here took me back to all those years I've lived here."
"You mean as a POW."
"Yeah…"
Meanwhile, Tasha Yar was looking around, trying to make sure that her "disguise" did not trip more sensitive eyes. Since she looked like her "daughter" Commander Sela, they, with Usagi's knowledge of life on Romulus, were able to pass many of the security checks…
"Commander Sela?"
Tasha turns to see two members of the Romulan Praetorian Cohort. They dressed in standard Romulan military garb, but wore helmets on. She hopes that the language microbes did not fail her, since using a universal translator would be picked up immediately.
"Yes?"
"We were not expecting you until tomorrow," said the officer.
"I've decided to come early…to enjoy the festivities, as they say."
"Good. The Proconsul would not want 'the project' to be jeopardized."
"Ah, right. Carry on."
"Yes, ma'am."
As the guardsmen left, Yar quietly breathed a sigh of relief. The last thing she wanted was to blow her cover…
Location: Zakdorn Surplus Depot Z-15.
Meanwhile…
"Ensign Hibiki, I want you and Ensign Osaka to assist Commander Data in determining whether or not the rest of the T'Pau is in that shipyard," Commander Riker says, as he hands out the assignments.
"Yes, sir!" Ryouga says. "Um…where do I need to go…?"
"Ensign Ro will assist you. I do know of your…condition, Mr. Hibiki, so don't worry."
"Thank you, sir."
A short time later, Data, Ryouga, Naru and Ro Laren beam aboard the station that supervises the decommissioning process of Federation starships. On this juncture, the Quartermaster Klim Dokachin, who was not particularly thrilled with the intrusion, met them. Like all others of his species, Klim had an upturned nose. He also had facial ripples and pronounced patterned baldness.
"I REALLY do not like to have uninvited visitors, Commander Data," Klim says.
"Sir, we really need to determine if one of your ships were recently used without authorization," Data replies.
"Sigh. Very well, you may look at the logs. Do be considerate enough to put everything back in order."
"What a jerk," Ryouga muttered under his breath.
"Now, Ryouga, dear," Naru began. "This is HIS shop."
"I know, but…but it gets me mad that Ranma gets all the fun!"
"Ryouga, Commander Saotome is an experienced officer," Ro Laren says, as she gets out the data from Klim's storage device. "He is more than qualified than any of us for his present mission."
"Hey, you're just as cynical as I am!" Ryouga replied. "Why would you support him?"
Ro Laren turns to Ryouga.
"Because when he gave his word to help my people, he stuck with it."
"Oh."
"And besides," Naru says, as she hugs her husband. "Look at it this way: he's married to Usagi."
"Well, that's the ONLY thing I'm better than him in doing, I guess."
Location: Romulus.
After meeting with a few locals, Ranma, Usagi and Yar were able to track down Senator Pardek, who, in turn, tracked down their query…
"SPOCK!" Usagi yelled, as she hugged her friend. "You're okay!"
"I am," Spock replies. "It is good to see you again."
Usagi meekly nods her head. She sighs and then looks into Spock's eyes.
"Spock, Sarek-"
"I know. I…felt his loss some days ago."
Spock turns to Ranma.
"Hello, Commander Saotome," Spock says.
"Hello, Spock," Ranma-chan replies. "It seems that you have caused concerned back at HQ."
"Indeed, but you know why I came."
"I do. I also know that you are taking quite a risk coming here."
"Of course I have, as have you. You still are Romulus' LEAST favorite person, correct?"
"Ah, what can THEY do to me?"
"For starters," came a voice, "we can capture you."
Suddenly, the room is filled with Romulan soldiers. From the shadows came-
"Sela," Yar says, as her "daughter" steps forth.
"Hello, 'Mother'," said the demi-Romulan. "Did you REALLY think trying to look like me would fool anyone?"
She then looked around the room, and then at Pardek.
"Thank you for your assistance, Senator. Those charges of treason will be dropped, of course."
"Th-thank you, Commander," said Pardek. He then turns his attention to Spock. "I am sorry, my friend. I am too old to go into exile on Remus."
"I am sorry as well, Pardek."
After Pardek leaves, Sela turns to Spock, Ranma, Usagi and Yar.
"As for you three, you all will be interrogated and prosecuted as spies. Commander Saotome, YOU will be dissected for your secrets. Ambassador Spock will be used for OUR 'unification' efforts, and the remainder will be permanent guests here on Romulus."
"I see," Spock says. "You do know that I would never cooperate with you."
"We have ways, old man."
Sela leaves, but then stops, and turns her head slightly back.
"It will be good to have family again."
Location: Zakdorn Surplus Depot Z-15.
Meanwhile…
"I'm telling you, the T'Pau is not here," Ryouga said. "Check you records, mister!"
"Young man, I have a record-keeping system that is bar none," Klim says. "I would have noticed a missing Vulcan ship."
"I agree with Mr. Hibiki," Data says. "You logs may be incomplete."
"Nonsense!"
"Do you have a ship or shuttle that we can use to confirm?" Ro Laren says.
"Yes, I do."
"Then can we use it to check things out?" Naru pleaded with big eyes. "Please?"
"Sigh. How can I say no to a beautiful woman?"
A sort while later, Klim takes the group out to where the T'Pau and a number of Vulcan ships were located. Or so he thought.
"Are you sure you know what you are doing?" Ryouga fumed.
"Of course I do!" Klim replies. "Your ship should be right at these coordinates."
Data looks out into space, and then checked the shuttles sensors.
"We better inform the Captain-"
"Commander Data, I'm picking up a ship heading this way!" Ro Laren says.
"Confirmed," Ryouga says.
"Mr. Data, what are we going to do?" Naru asked.
Data thought for a moment.
"Are you expecting anyone else, Mr. Klim?"
"No, I'm not!"
"Ms. Osaka, hail them."
"Unknown ship, please identify yourself," Naru says.
Suddenly, the unknown ship fires upon them.
BLAM!
"Sir, we won't survive another strike like that!" Ryouga says.
"Ensign Ro, evasive," Data says.
"Aye, sir!" Ro says.
"What are we going to do?" Klim asks.
Data looks at Ryouga.
"Can you generate the same amount of energy that Commander Saotome can?" Data asks.
"I'm sure I can," Ryouga replies. "Why?"
Data turns to Naru.
"Create an apparatus for which you can connect Ryouga to."
"I'll…try."
"What are you going to do?" Klim says.
"I am going to take a space walk, so to speak."
Location: Romulus.
With their disguise gone, Ranma (now in male form) was strapped on a gurney that was preventing him from using his paranormal abilities, as well as weakening him.
"You are quite a prize, Mr. Saotome," Sela says, as she stroked Ranma's stomach. "It's too bad that you will not live long enough to see the fruit of our labors."
She then picks up a specialized electro-probe and a suction cup.
"What, you expecting me to talk?" Ranma says defiantly.
"No, Mr. Saotome. I expect you to grunt, while I force this probe into your body, irritating your prostate long enough to utilize this suction to obtain your…genetic material."
Ranma's eyes widened at the implication of Sela's words.
Meanwhile, in a holding cell nearby…
"Usagi, we are stuck in a holding cell, and all you are doing is meditating!" Yar yells.
"Relax, Tasha," Usagi replies. "I'm just waiting for-"
"In you go!" said a guard, as they shove Spock into their cell. They had used Spock to create a false message…for the plan invasion. Apparently, someone had stolen a dozen Vulcan ships, and plan on using Spock to gain access into the Vulcan Sector. Once entrenched, it would be nearly impossible to remove the Romulan influence.
"You okay?" Usagi says.
"I will be fine," Spock says. "Just like old times, no?"
"Yeah. You're ready?"
"I will be."
Usagi turns Yar.
"NOW we can do something," Usagi said, as she took out her henshin rod.
"It's about time," Yar said, as she did likewise. "Why all the wait?"
"Simple. You don't feed a Venus flytrap without bait. Moon Power MAKE-UP!"
"Uranus Planet MAKE-UP!"
FWOOSH!
"Fascinating," Spock says.
"Alright now," Sailor Moon says. "Let's go!"
Location: Zakdorn Surplus Depot Z-15.
"I'm ready," Ryouga said, as he adjusts his harness. "But I don't know if I can generate the energy output you want me to."
Naru looks thoughtful.
"Ryouga, what if Ranma seduces me like he does the other women on the Enterprise?"
Now, Ryouga knew that Ranma had a female following on board.
"I…I…I would hate myself for not being man enough to keep you…"
Suddenly, the energy output began to spike, thanks to Ryouga's depressed chi.
"Ready, Commander!" Ro Laren says, as she dodged another attack from the unknown ship.
"Okay," Data said, as he stuck his left arm through an access panel, which leads outside the shuttle. "Ensign Laren, intercept that ship."
"Yes, sir."
"Ensign Osaka, pump the shields to maximum."
"Yes, Commander."
"This is suicidal!" Klim exclaims.
"As Commander Saotome would say, I don't plan to lose."
Ryouga rolls his eyes.
Location: Romulus.
"WORLD SHAKING!"
BOOM!
The doors to the medical bay holding Ranma was blasted, just as Sela finished obtaining samples from both his male form and female form.
"Ah, done," Sela says, as she placed the samples in a special container before beaming them to an undisclosed location. "Now, to deal with YOU, Mother!"
Sela takes out HER henshin rod!
"How-?" Sailor Uranus began.
"It was a gift that YOUR friend had made before being allowed to leave Romulus those years ago. I just never had to use it…until now. Romulus Planet POWER!"
FWOOSH!
Now, Sailor Romulus was dressed in a green/black version of Sailor Uranus' costume.
"Now," 'Romulus said, as she wielded "The Sword of Might". "Let's see who's the better warrior!"
Location: Zakdorn Surplus Depot Z-15.
"On my mark," Data says. "Get ready…NOW."
Ro intercepted the craft, evading the ship's onslaught. The increased energy output helped to stoke the thrusters. And whatever hit that was made, was bounced off the shields.
"Sir, we can't keep this up this output!" Naru yells.
"Just a little more time…FIRING NOW"
Data's arm popped out an energy cannon, which was powerful enough to do some serious hull damage. Data was targeting the weapon systems, believing that the ship was overly powered for its small size.
And he was right. A single, direct hit was enough to destroy it.
BOOM!
"Commander Data!" Naru said, as she went over the android's limp form. Unfortunately, the use of the beam cannon had a draining effect.
"Ryouga, we got to help him!"
"Hook my harness to his systems!" Ryouga says.
Naru did as she was told.
Data's eyes opened up.
"Have we survived our encounter?" Data asked.
Naru just sighs with relief, as she hugs the Starfleet officer.
"Who is going to fix my ship?" Klim asks.
Ryouga just shakes his head.
"Ensign Ro, takes us back to Mr. Klim's station," Data says.
"YES, sir!"
Location: Romulus.
Sailor Moon and Spock runs into the medical bay holding Ranma. They had to warn the Enterprise-D of the impending Romulan invasion of Vulcan.
"Ranma, are you…okay…?" 'Moon says, as she surveys the scene.
"Hey!" Ranma said, as he hops off the medical gurney. "Man, Tasha was GREAT."
'Moon takes a look at 'Uranus…and then at Sailor Romulus?
"So, you found your birthday present," 'Moon says, as she smirks with amusement.
Sailor Romulus was tied up in her own fuku, which was removed, shredded and then reassembled into a single rope…which was used to hog-tie the demi-Romulan.
"You…YOU WILL PAY FOR THIS INSULT!" Sela yelled.
"But not today," Ranma said. He then turned to Usagi. "You owe me for being Sela's distraction."
Spock and Yar turn to Usagi.
"Hey, it was plan 'B'."
"So, Spock, what are you going to do now?" Ranma says.
Spock turns to the Starfleeter.
"Why, I am going to continue my efforts at unification…the RIGHT way."
"Even if it means that you have to go underground to achieve this?"
"Even then."
"Spock," Usagi said, as she gently grabbed Spock's face. "Take care of yourself."
Then Usagi gives Spock a deep kiss.
"Hey!" Ranma said, as he pulls his wife away. "A handshake is good enough!"
"Hey, I'm not done! I was giving him a KISS and Sarek's 'kata'."
A 'kata' in Vulcan parlance is 'soul'.
"Oh," Ranma replies. "Well, don't take too long."
Within moments, Spock and Sarek were united.
"Live long and prosper, old friend," Ranma says, as he performs the Vulcan hand salute.
"As you, my friend," Spock replies. "And Usagi? Tell our daughter to not to worry. I'll be fine."
"I will."
"We have to go!" Tasha says, as she gives Sela one last look. Then, she followed Ranma and Usagi out the room.
In the end, the Romulan invasion was stopped, as did the Romulan Warbird that was sent to destroy the invasion force in case of being caught (thanks to the few Shadow vessels that Za'Ha'Dum had lent out, thanks to Usagi, after Spock had warned the Enterprise-D of the invasion).
And Spock's efforts at unification between Romulus and Vulcan continue.
Location: en route to VulcanLate, at "Ten Forward" aboard the Enterprise-D…
"Hey, Ryouga," Ranma says, as he sits down to read his reports while eating lunch.
"Hey," Ryouga replies.
"Congratulations on your commendation."
"Thanks. And congratulations on your mission, sir."
"Thanks."
Pause.
"Ranma, I heard that you got…'screwed' up."
"Sigh. So, who told you?"
"Guess."
"I swear, if I didn't love that dumpling-headed wife of mine…"
"Actually, it was Naru."
"And I bet Usagi told HER."
"That would be a good bet.
Ranma just groaned.
Tbc.
Next time: The return of the TENDO SISTERS!