SMST: "Journey to Adventure!" – By DS Wynne
Disclaimer: "Sailor Moon", "Ranma ½", "Star Trek" and other concepts belong to their respective owners.
Note: This is a multi-genre story.
Part 6
Meanwhile, back in the past…
"Ahhhhhh," Ranma says, as he sat in his command seat. He certainly loved the newness of his latest command: the LC-401-A "Enterprise". This generation of SGC ships utilized an electro-magnetic field that allows it nullify the gravitational constant of the Universe around the ship. In effect, this allows the craft to travel at the speed of light, or one light year per hour. Increasing the power exponentially increases the speed from one light-year per hour to two light-years per hour and so on. The LC-401-A is capable of traveling up to five light-years per hour for short durations. Alpha Centauri was roughly 4 light-years a
Due to the fact that the Asgards had ascended to a higher dimensional plane, Earth was limited to the few remaining ships that were equipped with Agardian engines for galaxy-to-galaxy travel. That is why it was decided that larger Stargates would be needed to make the trip to and from the Pegasus Galaxy. And if a fleet of ships were needed to defend Homeworld Security interests somewhere, the fleet can hitch a ride within a Gao'uld's warp field. Still, other than that, Earth ships could compete with any other space ship in other areas. Ultimately, however, there was a push for Earth to develop its own advanced warp field program. Not that it mattered to Ranma how this was coming to fruition, since he knew that the one who would do so has yet to be born…
And then, Ranma felt slender hands on his back and shoulders.
"Hello, Ranma," says a familiar, yet sultry female voice.
Ranma groaned.
"Penny," Ranma says, as he turns his head.
"Hey, Ranma!" says Penelope ("Penny") Robinson (Captain, USAF), as she hops into Ranma's lap. "It is SO good to see you!"
"Yeah, I guess," Ranma says. "And congratulations on your promotion."
"Thanks."
"I thought you wanted to get your own squadron?"
The squadron in question is the advanced interceptor, the F-302. This fighter craft is capable of sustained trans-atmospheric travel, and was capable of traveling at sub-light speed. These crafts can be fitted for longer travel time, though there would be a concern with the pilot's capabilities at piloting an overly powered craft. Still, it was a worthy vehicle for standard use.
"I did, until I learned that you were getting a new ship. And I didn't like being based at McMurdo Base…due to the cold."
The American McMurdo Base was where the Atlantis Outpost and the extraterrestrial "Adam" is located, though United Nations does have access to those sites.
"Well, as long as you do your job, we won't have any problems…Captain."
Penny gets off of Ranma and snaps to attention."
"Yes, sir!" Penny says seriously, before bursting out laughing.
"Penny…"
"Sorry, sir. I will be professional."
"Good."
"But I haven't given up being with you. And guess what? I got 'implants' now."
And with that, Penny sashays off the deck to perform the prep-work necessary to launch the Enterprise.
"Man, this is going to be a long flight."
Meanwhile, back in the future…
For a moment, Setsuna mulls over Ranma's words. And then, suddenly, she comes to an understanding.
"Usagi is wearing the pants in the family now."
"She might as well, after I failed her."
"I see."
Setsuna thinks for a moment.
"You know, I can go over the chronological records at the Time Gate, but I want to hear the story from your end of things."
Ranma looks at Setsuna…
DING!
"Coffee's ready," Ranma says, as he gets out two cups out of the dispenser.
"So, what exactly happened?" Setsuna asked, as she accepted the cup of coffee.
Ranma thinks for a moment.
"Okay, it all started when Usagi, my foster-son Goku and I returned from an extended 'training mission'. Aiko was living with my daughter-in-law Chi-Chi, since her constitution was still vary weak."
"About that, why is that the case?"
"You know that Usagi's present body had been cloned, correct?"
"Yes, I do," Setsuna says. "In fact, it was the eight body to be cloned from spliced alien DNA. In fact, it was the most successful of the clones."
"And the 'freaks' that was the result of those experiments were…destroyed," Ranma says in disgust. "And like THEN, I wasn't there to protect Usagi from being used as a part of an experiment."
"I see now. So I assume that it was difficult for Usagi to conceive then."
"Tell me about it. For one thing, we couldn't even be intimate, out of fear that her acidic blood would give me injuries. And even when we could, there were some genetic compatibility problems that resulted in…a miscarriage."
"Oh, dear."
"But, we are able to use some aggressive gene therapy through the Capsule Corporation that enabled Usagi to conceive Aiko, though it was pretty hit and miss. I'm just glad that Usagi has finally complete her treatments to conceive normally now."
"Why didn't you two inform Crystal Tokyo of all this?" Setsuna asked. "We could have helped you."
"I KNOW that. But Usagi was too ashamed of what she has become to risk being turned away."
Silence.
"Okay, so going back to the Buu thing…?"
"Oh, yeah. Anyway, the three of us returned to Chikyuu to spend time with family, while my grandson Goten and his friend Trunks competed in a martial arts tournament. Of course, there was the usual disdain that Trunks' father Vegeta had for me, but it was nothing compared to what had happened…"
FLASHBACK!
"So, you and Goku and returned from your so-called 'training journey'," says the spiky haired, muscular man with a Napoleon complex, as he crossed his arms.
The man then turns his face towards the Moon Princess.
"And so has 'the pretender'."
"Oh, Vegeta," Usagi says, as she kissed the Prince of the Saiyans on the cheek. "I miss you, too."
"Humph!"
Everyone from the old "Z Warriors" team had met up in front of the arena, where the actual tournament was going to take place.
"Well, I'm glad you guys are here," says the teenaged Gohan. "Goten and Trunks are going to enter this years Budoukai."
Ranma frowned.
"Isn't that a bit unfair?" Ranma asked.
"Yeah," Goku says. "I mean, from what you told me about Goten's progress, there is NO way anyone can compete-"
"Gohan," says Krillan, as he taps his old friend's arm. "Check those guys out."
Everyone turn to see two, bald men. They were muscular, and they had the letter "M" stenciled on their respective foreheads…
Usagi sees this, and goes close to Ranma's ear.
"You don't think…?"
"I'm sure, but it's worth looking into," Ranma replied.
"Well?" Vegeta says impatiently. "Are we going to fight, or are you just going to hide behind you 'humanity'."
"I think I have an idea," Usagi says, as she reaches into her purse. "We picked these up for training purposes…"
Usagi reveals a pair of wristbands.
"What are those?" asked the tall, green Namek known as "Piccolo".
"These are inhibitor bracelets," Usagi says. "We use these to push our skill levels. With these, Goten and Trunks can fight like normal kids."
"You're trying to take away my son's powers?" Vegeta yelled.
"Calm down, buddy," Goku says.
"Yeah, you might set something off," Ranma says, as he cracked his knuckles.
"Vegeta, the only thing that will happen is that prevent your son and my grandson from becoming 'Super-Saiyans'. That's all. And it is only temporary."
"And it will be an excellent test for the kids' skills," Usagi added.
Vegeta mulls over Usagi's words.
"Well?"
"Fine, but I swear as the last Prince of the Saiyanjins, should you harm my son…I WILL BE EATING BREAKFAST FROM THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SKULL!"
"Cool!" Usagi says happily. "You won't regret it!"
In the middle of the tournament, most of the competitors were already weeded out. Now, it was time for the next match.
"Go, Mommy!" yells Marion, who was sitting next to Bulma (the wife of Vegeta).
"You can do it, Mommy!" Aiko yelled, who was sitting next to Chi-Chi (Usagi's daughter-in-law). "COUGH!"
"Now, take it easy," Chi-Chi says. "Your Mother want you to get well."
"I know, Big Sister," Aiko says. "It's just that I've never seen Mommy fight before."
"Well, with these two up against each other, their fight is always spectacular," Bulma says.
Down on the tournament floor, the blond "Android #18" faces off against the equally blond Usagi.
"Humph, it's been a long time, hasn't it?" #18 says with a smirk. She was dressed in normal street clothes.
"Aye, it has," Usagi replied. Her outfit was a white martial arts karate outfit (a "gi") with her name stenciled on the back of her outfit in "kanji". She wore white tournament shoes on her feet.
"And always, you're dressed like a 'tramp'."
"Why, you-!" #18 yelled, as she charges forward. She practically flew across the multi-block surface.
Usagi sees this. At the last minute, she grabs #18's fist, and then pivots.
"Huh?" #18 says.
Usagi pulls Eighteen around and around in a tight circle. To the crowd, Usagi and #18 formed a spinning top.
"Heave!" Usagi yells, as she tosses #18 high into the air.
"Ah!" #18 yells as she sails into the air.
Usagi then cups her hand. She made sure that her next action would only stun her opponent into submission.
"KA-ME-HA-ME…"
A pink, energy ball begins to form.
Over on the side, two of the fighters, Yamu and Spopovitch—the bald men with the large letter "M" on their forehead—were alerted to their strange energy reader. Spopovitch takes a close look at the device.
"Is this the one the boss was looking for?" Yamu asked his partner.
"This is the one," Spopovitch says. "This HAS to be the fabled 'Moon Princess'. And if she is-"
"Then she has possession of the Silver Millennium Crystal".
And with that, the two suddenly rushed unto the field of battle.
"Huh?" Krillan says, just as Yamu and Spopovitch jams the instrument into Usagi's back.
ZAP!
"HA-AHHHHHHHHHH-!" Usagi screamed. The instrument delivered a jolt into her system, rendering her unconscious.
"Usagi!" Ranma yells.
"Mom!" Goku yells.
"Mommy!" Aiko yells.
"Grandma!" Gohan yells.
"Dumpling Head!" #18 yells, as she looks down.
"Pretender!" Vegeta yells. This gets a quizzical look from Piccolo.
"What?" Vegeta replied.
With Usagi unconscious, Yamu and Spopovitch leave the tournament…with Usagi in hand.
FWOOSH!
"USAGI!" Ranma yells.
END FLASHBACK!
"I should have been paying more attention to what was going on around me," Ranma says. "Otherwise, Usagi would not have been used to awaken an old monster that we both had fought before."
Tbc.