SMST: Journey to Adventure! By DS Wynne
Disclaimer: "Sailor Moon", "Ranma ½", "Star Trek", and other properties belong to their respective owners.
Note: This is a multi-genre story.
Part 7
Meanwhile, back in the past…
"Let's see," Usagi says, as she checked her brief case. "I got all the documents, I think…Ah!"
Usagi goes over to file cabinet, and brings out a data disk.
"You worry too much, Usagi," Dr. Daniel Jackson says, as he makes sure that he packs his gear.
Usagi looks over towards her office mate.
"Look, the brass wants me to make sure that the preliminaries are taken care of," Usagi says, as she places her data disk into her suitcase. "And that means a LOT of pressure."
"I see. So it isn't the fact that Queen Kommand'r hates you for being married to Ranma, as to the reason for the pressure?"
"Mostly. But personally, it's nice to flex the ol' diplomacy muscles," Usagi says, as she puts on her dress uniform's jacket. After putting on the coat, Usagi frowns.
"Gods, I hate trying out these new uniforms," Usagi says. "We are NOT the Marines, you know."
Daniel chuckles, as he takes a look at Usagi. The basic look was that blue version of the Marine standard uniform, including no collar.
"That's why I'm glad I'm 'civilian'."
"I agree with THAT…but for a different reason."
"Hardy har."
"Well, this will have to do, until the brass decides on the new standard 'Dress Blues'," Usagi says, as she puts on her hat. She had her long hair in a tight bun, so as to follow the dress code. "You coming?"
Daniel makes sure that his hair and tie were straight. Since this was official business, fatigues would not be required.
"Coming," Daniel says, as he gets his attaché case. He wanted learn more about Tamaranian culture and language.
A few minutes later, everyone was assembled in front of the main Stargate. Only Kowalski's squad was in fatigues, since they were serving as security detail.
"Hello, everyone," Usagi says, as she enters the main area.
"Ma'am," Cameron Mitchell says. He then takes a look at Usagi. "Heh, nice uniform."
"Laugh it up, Cameron," Usagi says. She then sees Teal'c, Osiris and Redfire.
"Teal'c," Usagi says, as she nods her head.
"Moon Princess," the Jaffa says likewise.
"Osiris," Usagi says. "I'm surprised that you are looking-"
"Pathetic?" Osiris complained, as adjusted her collar of her business suit. "Why do I have to wear this ridiculous get-up again?"
"I told you," Usagi began. "Appearances do matter. As long as you come as an observer, Kommand'r won't be so…paranoid by the presence of a Gao'uld."
"That is correct," Redfire says. "Mother is still upset by the fact that the System Lords aligned themselves with the Tau'ri in a successful attempt to end the Rann-Thanagar War quickly, since Tamaran had declared support for Thanagar. And the only reason why she agreed to having a member of the System Lords present during the negotiations is see if she can normalize relations between them and her people."
Redfire pauses for a moment.
"But bare in mind, Moon Princess, Mother does want to challenge you."
"And that is the real reason for wanting this meeting," Usagi says "I figure as much."
"Should we proceed?" Daniel asked.
"No, we need to do this. But don't worry…I not afraid to face 'Blackfire'."
Meanwhile, the T-X, disguised as one of Colonel Kowalski's men, enters the main Stargate bay. It sees its target, as Usagi continues to the discussion. It calculate the possible success percentage for termination of target versus possible interference from those around the target-
"Hey, sorry I'm late," Vala says, as she enters the main bay around the Stargate, prompting the T-X to reassess the situation. Kowalski sees his deputy team leader.
"Hey, Ben," Kowalski says to the disguised T-X.
The T-X looks up.
"Sorry, sir," "Ben" replies. "I was…delayed."
"Ah, it's no problem," Kowalski says. "Do you have the updated itinerary?"
"Ben" brings up his electronic pad.
"Good. The Tamaranians are an interesting bunch, so stay aware."
"Ben" smiles.
"Of course, sir."
Meanwhile back in the future…
"Okay," Setsuna says. "These two enhanced humans kidnapped the Princess, and then what?"
"Well, we gave chase, of course," Ranma says. "And we did catch up with Spopovich and Yamu…right to their hideout. And it was there that things had gone from bad…to worse…"
FLASHBACK!
Team "Zeta" flew a long ways, intent on tracking down Usagi's kidnappers. In the meantime, Goku had asked Android 18 and the kids to hang back a bit, just in case things really get out of hand.
"Grandpa, so you know this guy?" Gohan asked Ranma.
Ranma turns to look at the Supreme Kai, who seemed to whither under his gaze.
"Yeah, I know this," Ranma says. "A long time ago, I fought alongside Kai against Majin Buu…right?"
Kibito wanted to intervene, and protect his master's honor. However, the large bodyguard wasn't sure if THIS Ranma was the same Ranma that was once known as "The Izanagi".
"Yes, and I apologize for not mentioning this situation to you before," Kai says. "I wasn't sure is Spopovich and Yamu were indeed agents of the sorcerer."
"I thought Bibidi was dead."
"Who's Bibidi?" Krillan asked.
"From my recollection of my better half, Bibidi was the one who created Majin Buu…RIGHT?" Piccolo sneers.
"That is correct," Kai says. "He had created Buu to terrorize the Universe, but was destroyed in the end."
"Obviously, someone ELSE wants to do the same thing, dolt." Vegeta yells.
"This is true. This person is Babidi, Bibidi's son. Somehow, he has learned of Buu's location here on Chikyuu."
"Why was he placed here?" Goku asks. "Did he do so, knowing that there are people's lives at stake."
"On the contrary, he placed Buu here because there were not people on this world."
"Because some else might have accidentally awoken this Buu up."
"Precisely."
Ranma looks Kai.
"And this Babidi needs Usagi to awaken Buu."
"Exactly."
"Well, then we shall deal with this threat all the others."
"Yeah, with FISTS!" Vegeta says. "No one, I mean NO ONE will defeat the Pretender…except ME!"
"Other than that second half of what Vegeta said, we're all in agreement," Goku says.
Soon, the Z Warriors arrive at a spot near what appeared to be a half-buried spaceship.
"We should be very careful," Kai says.
Ranma looks at Kai.
"It's too late for THAT."
"Oooh, burned!" Krillan says.
"Quiet, guys," Goku says. "I see Spopovich and Yamu…"
Spopovich tosses the unconscious Usagi onto the ground, right next to a dwarf troll.
"Is that Babidi?" Gohan asked.
"That's him," Kai says. "He is the son of Bibidi."
"Huh," Piccolo says, as he scans the scene. "That guy standing next to the wizard..."
"Man, dude looks like a demon," Gohan says.
"That's because he is," Ranma says. "His name is Dabura."
"You know, Grandpa?"
"You don't travel through Hell without knowing who's WHO."
Ranma turns his gaze at the scene below. Then he frowns.
"Piccolo, Krillan…engage Spopovich and Yamu."
"Why should we do as you say?" Piccolo replied.
"Yeah, I don't want to get into a fight right now," Krillan says.
"Because, if you don't, those two are going to die."
"How do you know?" Gohan says.
"Wait, if you know what's going on down there, THEN THEY KNOW WE ARE HERE!" yelled Vegeta.
"Precisely," Ranma says, as he gets up. "Dabura is mine. The rest of you free Usagi and deal with the others."
"Dad, why Dabura?"
"I owe a favor to Hild."
"Oooh."
"This is insane," Kai says. "We have to use caution-"
"Just like the last time?"
"You talk to the Supreme Kai like that!" Kibito says.
"Whatever. Son?"
Goku nods his head.
"Right behind you, Pops."
"Geeze," Krillan says. "Why do I willingly to do dangerous things like this?"
"Finally, I get to fight."
"As long as it is not me, so be it," Piccolo says.
"But-"
"You can stay here, if you like," Ranma says. "Where Usagi is concerned, caution be damned."
And that's when the Z Warriors attacked. Or, at least they intended to.
"Wait!" Babidi says, as he sees the charging Z Warrriors.
Dabura was glad to be done waiting, until-
"YOU!" Dabura yelled.
"Me," Ranma says, as he landed a solid punch.
POW!
Dabura was driven into the ground with the blow.
"Don't think I haven't forgotten what you did to Hild," Ranma replied, as he lands next to the Demon King.
"Feh, that so-called 'Asgardian goddess of the underworld' is a JOKE."
"Whatever," Ranma says. "I still owe you, and this time, you are NOT getting out of here. Sharingan."
DOOM!
The familiar red eyes and three tomoe marks appeared.
"So, you are a descendant of the Tengu," Dabura says, as he gets into a fighting stance. "This is a fight that I am going to enjoy!"
Meanwhile, while Piccolo and Krillan dealt with Spopovich and Yamu (rather easily), a tired Usagi wakes up.
"Ah, what hit me-?"
She then sees Babidi.
"Ah, a troll!"
"I am NOT a troll!" Babidi yelled. "I am Babidi…and YOU will become my new servant!"
The alien mystic turns to his companion.
"Into the ship, quick!" Babidi says to the thin, alien that looked like a cross between an insect and a lizard. "And take our prisoner with us!"
"But-"
"We'll deal with them, once we have our newest member…indoctrinated. HEHEHEHEHEHE!"
Tbc.