SMST 5B: Journey to Adventure! – By DS Wynne
Disclaimer: SM, R1/2, ST and other genres belong to their respective owners.
Note: This is a multi-genre story.
Special note: There were some mistakes that had been made in a previous chapter. So, the corrections will be reflected in this entry. C&C are welcomed.
Part 22
Meanwhile, outside, Brittany, in were-cat form, was fighting off the Lizard guards.
"RROWRL!" Brittany roared, as she used her claws and speed to stun her opponents.
SLICE!
"Aiyeee-!"
Brittany turns towards Gina, who was deciphering the language. It was in an ancient script that very few could read it. Luckily, Gina was one of those few.
"Are you done YET?" Brittany yelled.
"Almost," Gina said. She was trying to decipher the language in order to free Ranma and Usagi.
"And…now."
CHUNK!
Freed, from the trap, Ranma could break out of his bonds.
SNAP!
"Usagi," Ranma said, as he goes over to his wife. "Are okay?"
"Yes," Usagi said, as she broke one bond. "You know, this gives me an idea for later on."
"…"
"Kidding, dear."
"Sometimes I wonder…"
After fleeing the city, the group, along with Mark, runs across a desert floor, only to be chased by a tyrannosaurus rex.
"This is why I HATE field trips!" Trevor yells.
"Then don't look back, little bro!" Mark said. "Zig-zag!"
"Screw this," Ranma said, as he stood his ground.
"Ranma, what are you doing?" Brianna said.
"Don't worry about Ranma," Usagi said. "He'll be okay."
Ranma turns around, just as the T-Rex was about to snap his jaws.
"UPPER-CUT!" Ranma called out, as he delivers his blow.
BAM!
The T-Rex goes sailing upward and away. When it lands in a heap, it appeared to be stunned.
WHAM!
Trevor, Mark, Hannah and Sean could only gawk at what they witnessed.
"Come guys," Ranma said, as he jogs passed the disbelievers. "We don't have much time."
"But, but…" Trevor managed to say.
Soon, they group finds the underground stream that ran to the Italian geyser. Unfortunately, the water was already boiling hot, which means-
"I see the river bed already," Trevor said. He then turns towards Ranma.
"There is NO way that we can use a dry geyser."
Ranma looks at the stream…
"Wait," Hannah said. "I saw a T-Rex skull back where we came."
"Okay, we get the skull, and use it ride as far down stream as possible."
"Then what?"
"You'll see it when we get there…"
Once a T-Rex skull was secured, the group slid down, until they end up stuck in the volcanic spout of the Italian geyser.
"Great, now what?" Brittany said.
"Guys, we have a problem with the magma," Mark said as he looks down.
"Then we're done for-" Hannah said.
"Guys, look!" Sean said, as he point to the side of the volcanic opening.
Trevor sees it, and then feels the side.
"YES!" Trevor yells in delight. "And I see the magnesium deposits inlaid within the rock. Now, all we have to do is light it, and open up the underwater stream-"
CLAK!
All eyes turn towards Brianna, who was still had her gun.
"Allow me," Brianna said, as she points at the surface.
"Aim lower," Ranma said.
"Right," Brianna said, as she discharged her weapon.
CHOOM!
BLAM!
Water gushes out of the rock, as it pours on top of the magma.
Trevor turns towards Brianna.
"Why didn't you use your gun on the T-Rex back there?" Trevor asked.
"I'm an animal lover."
"But you have a gun," Hannah said.
"So? I like guns. You can like having guns, and be an animal rights activist, like I am."
"Huh."
"Everyone, down!" Ranma said, as a gusher rises. The steam pushes up the T-Rex skull with everyone in…
FWOOSH!
"Yaaaahhhhhhhh-!" everyone screams, as the skull rises, falls and then slides down the mountainside…through a vineyard-
WHAM!
"Ugh," Ranma said, as he gets up. "What a ride…"
Trevor turns to his brother.
"Mark, are you okay?" Trevor said.
"Yes," Mark said, as he squints his eyes, while looking at the blue skies. He then turns towards his son.
"Sean, no matter what, I'll make it up to you."
Sean smiles.
"Thanks, Dad," Sean said as he hugs his father.
"Now what?" Gina asked. With what she saw, she has more research material to draw upon.
"I don't know about you, but I can use a vacation," Brittany said.
An older man, having heard the commotion, turns the corner to see a mess.
"My vineyard!" the man said in Italian.
Usagi looks up.
"Hey, Guido!" Usagi said in Italian.
The old man sees Usagi.
"Hey, Usa!" Guido said. "Come for more wine?"
"Always."
Ranma merely rolls his eyes. He then turns towards Brianna.
"You're still interested in a real vacation, Bree?" Ranma asked.
Brianna merely smiled her response.
"Where are we anyway?" Sean asked.
"Mt. Vesuvius…Italy, to be exact," Trevor said. "And let's keep that OUR little secret."
"But, what about Dad?"
Trevor turns towards Ranma.
"Hey, Ranma," Trevor said.
Ranma turns towards Trevor.
"What?"
"How are we going to explain Mark's disappearance?"
"You're not going to tell the world what happened?"
Trevor looks at Mark, who shrugs his shoulders. Trevor then turns his head back to Ranma.
"After all the things we went through, I doubt any one believes us. And besides, you'll have governments around the world disturbing the Hollow Earth."
"Well," Ranma said, as he straightens his shirt. "You got a point."
In actuality, the Technocratic Union, who likes to keep a tight lid on fanciful places like underground kingdoms, alternate realms and "bygones" (i.e. mythical creatures) a secret, until humankind reaches a maturity to deal with the fantastic. Otherwise, many of these "lost worlds" will become extinct due to human irresponsibility. It was a policy that Usagi fought for, and was one of the reasons why she later lost her position as the head of the Technocracy's previous incarnation, the Order of Reason…
Ranma turn towards Usagi, who was already indulging herself with wine, cheese and crackers.
"Yo, Usagi!"
"Hmmm?" Usagi said, as she munches her snack.
"I got a favor for ya…"
In a few days, the newspapers would report of a volcanologist who woke up from a ten-year coma, in a hospital in Iceland, and that a family would be reunited. It was hard for Sean to be quiet about his adventures, but at least he had gotten a little souvenir for his troubles.
"Can I keep him?" Sean said, as a Nightjay flutters about.
"Um, sure," Trevor replied.
And that was THAT. Well…not really…
Some time in the future…
"I'm taking back my prize, Saotome!" said the Warlord Attuma, as an unconscious Usagi was draped over his muscular, blue arm. "And your NEWEST concubine as well!"
"I'm NOT his concubine!" Brianna struggled in Attuma's other arms. "I'm his true love!"
"Whatever. Either way, they're MINE!"
"We'll see about THAT, freak!" Ranma said, as he swam forward.
Since Trevor was interested in visiting Atlantis, Ranma and Usagi got their daughter Queen Mera to get her husband King Orin, the original Aquaman, to invite her parents and their friends to visit the lost kingdom. Unfortunately, Attuma caught wind of this…
"This is NOT a vacation!" Brittany said, as she fought off Atlantean barbarians. They were helping run interference, while Hannah (now Trevor's girlfriend), Sean and Gina acquire an ancient artifact…an artifact that could control the sea monster that Attuma had unleashed on Atlantis.
"No kidding!" Trevor said, as he adjusted his breathing apparatus, while fending off more Atlanteans. "Next time, I'll choose a safer Jules Verne book for a change…"
Fin.
Next Time: Introducing the Mummy Trilogy! More to come involving Sekirei and Rosario Plus Vampire! See you then…
Author's Note: And now, an "omake" involving the new flick, "Drag Me to Hell", based only the trailer. How would Ranma and Usagi handle the curse of the Lamia? Well, let's find out…
Scene 1: The scene at the bank, where an old Gypsy woman begs for a home loan.
"Please," the woman with the weird eyes. "I need anther extension, otherwise I'll loose my home!"
Ranma looks at the woman.
"Um, I can't do that, but…how about I help ya out or something?"
"But how?"
"I just need to make a quick call…"
Hours later, Nabiki Kuno leaves the Bank Manager's office…after the Bank Manager hangs his head low. It turn out that bank was on shaky ground, and was swiftly reorganized.
Nabiki turns to look at Ranma.
"You owe me, Ranma-baby."
"I always do, but this is for a good cause."
Now, Usagi's turn…
"Please," the woman with the weird eyes. "I need anther extension, otherwise I'll loose my home!"
Usagi's heart was breaking. However…
"How AWFUL!" Usagi said. "Look, I won't be able to give you an extension, but I'll personally help you reorganize your finances so you CAN make the payments."
"You'll work with me?"
"Hey, I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't work to help our clients out…"
Scene 2: After the Lamia curse has been applied…
Ranma was tired. Dealing with weirdoes and curses was something he was used to.
"Ah," Ranma said, as he gets into bed with his woman by his side. "Peace at last…"
As Ranma snores away, a fly gets into his mouth.
"Auugh!" Ranma said as he coughed. "Ugh, taste like Akane's cooking."
Ranma lies back down, and turns to see the old Gypsy woman laying by his side, more hideous than usual.
"Raaawww!" the woman screamed.
Ranma folds his arms.
"If you're going to be in my bed, we better have been on a date or something."
"?"
Now, it's Usagi's turn…
"Raaawww!" the woman screamed.
Usagi simply blinked. She then grins broadly.
"WOW!" Usagi yelled with glee. "Slumber party!"
"???"
Scene 3: The Lamia drags the victim to Hell…
The Lamia and his demons drag Ranma down to Hell.
"Now, you will burn for eternity!" the Lamia yells. "HAHAHA-!"
"Oh, no you don't!" Hild said, as she, Miko and a number female demons and succubi begin pounding on the Lamia. "We LOVE him!"
"What?" the Lamia yelped. "OW! Quit it!"
"Humph," Ranma replied with a smirk, as a succubus begins to message his shoulders.
Now, it's Usagi's turn…
The Lamia and his demons drag Usagi down to Hell.
"Now, you will burn for eternity!" the Lamia yells. "HAHAHA!"
"Me? Burn for all eternity?" Usagi said, as her eyes glowed.
SKKKRREEECH!
The Lamia looks up at Trigona, as he sweated bullets.
"We will see who will burn, little demon!" Trigona boomed. "HAHAHAHA!"
"!"
And there you go. Later!