SMST: Deep Space Moon! – 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: This story takes place during Seasons 1 through 3 of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine". "The Ranma Trek Chronicles" takes place during Seasons 4 through 7.
Author's Note: This story is designed to be short, and will focus mostly on Sailor Moon, though Ranma Saotome (of "Ranma ½") will make a cameo from time-to-time. As always, C&C are welcomed.
Part 4
While the newly dubbed Federation station "Deep Space Nine" continues its self-refit operations, the new crew continues to get to know each other…
"Hmmm," Counselor Usagi Tsukino mused, as she looked at her itinerary while sipping tea in "Quark's". She was scheduled to meet with some Bajoran refugees as a part of the provisional government's attempt to transition them into the greater society on Bajor. Many of the refugees have never been on Bajor during the Cardassian Occupation. Still, with a little luck, the transitional prowess will prove to be fruitful…
"Pardon me, Counselor?" said a voice to her side.
Usagi looks up to see a finely-tailored Cardassian standing above her.
"Yes, Mister…?"
"'Garak', is my name, Counselor," said the Cardassian. "May I…?"
"Sure," Usagi said, as she motions Garak towards a seat across from her. "What can I do for you, Mr. Garak?"
"Just 'Garak', if you don't mind," Garak said with a pleasant smile. "You may not remember me, but I once tended your gardens."
Usagi frowns a bit, before coming to a realization.
"You," Usagi said, as she leans back in her seat. "I was wondering why you looked familiar."
"Well, I do have a distinctive style," Garak said. "But I must say that I am surprised to see a person like you being here in a place like this."
"New challenges," Usagi said. "Besides, I felt that it was time to get out of the usual command-and-control decision making for a while."
"And your decision has nothing to do with your actions that led you to disobey a direct order from your superior?"
"…"
"At least, as far as the rumors go…"
"Wow, you're good, Garak," Usagi said. "I'm amazed that your 'previous employers' would let go an asset as competent as you are."
"…"
"At least, as far as the rumors go…"
"You're quite good yourself, Counselor," Garak said with a smile.
"Eh, my experiences in 'Wonderland' was not acquired by choice," Usagi said with a shrug.
"I do not know the reference."
"A Terran metaphor," Usagi said. "It is based upon the notion of a person being far from home while having incomprehensible experiences."
"I see…and yet you learned from them," Garak said. "I would say that you've become a much better person because of it."
"You know, I thought your job was that of a tailor, not a counselor."
"You and I both have to be able to listen to our clients, for their best interest…"
Garak then sees the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Julian Bashir, sitting down at a nearby table.
"And I see one now," Garak said, as he gets up from his seat.
"Be gentle with him," Usagi said. "He's young and inexperienced."
"Is he under your protection?"
"No, but I want him to enjoy his innocence a bit longer," Usagi said. "Oh, and Garak?"
"Yes?"
"There is function that I have to attend in a few weeks at the Ministry of Health on Bajor," Usagi said. "I would like to look my best."
"For a princess such as yourself, I'll endeavor my services in making sure that you have the raiment of an empress."
"Thanks," Usagi said with a smile, knowing that Garak was referring to the fact that she was once the consort of Emperor Shiarkiek, thansthe royal head of the Romulan Star Empire. Although she no longer has standing in the Empire, Usagi still has enough clout to be dubbed the "Dowager Empress", or mother to the heir of Shiarkiek. Many within the elite Romulan circles know that Shiarkiek's heir, Princess T'Suki, has been hidden away until such a time when she is able to take up her father's throne. Ironically, it was because of Usagi being in the custody of the Romulans, as the result of the destruction of the Enterprise-C that enabled her to influence Romulan policy towards the Federation…for the better.
"I look forward to your handiwork…"
Later, in Sisko office, a meeting of great importance was taking place…
"Counselor, what do you know of the 'Kohn-Ma'?" Sisko said, as he hands Usagi a cup a tea.
"Not much, other than the Kohn-Ma want to remove all non-Bajor influence from the Bajoran Sector," Usagi said, as she accepted the cup of tea. "What's really interesting about this group is that they have set their sights on any Bajoran that wants to have the Federation here in their space. Unfortunately, the Kohn-Ma have 'fans', due to their actions against the Cardassians during the occupation."
"And of Tahna Los?"
"He's the Kohn-Ma most ardent support of its activities."
"Okay," Sisko said, as he nods his head. "And then there is the problem concerning Major Kira."
"Oh?"
"Apparently, she is so concerned about my handling Tahna's asylum case that she went over my head," Sisko said with a hint of disdain in his voice.
"How did it go?"
"As well as it is to be expected. Counselor, I don't want to have her reassigned if she continues to undermine my command."
Pause.
"Nor do I feel comfortable with turning over a man that is a hero to many of the Bajorans. And with the Cardassians put pressure on the Federation, I'm not sure where to turn."
"Well, as your Counselor, I have several ideas," Usagi said, as she sets her cup down unto the table. "You should grant Mr. Tahna his asylum. That will allow the Bajoran Provisional Government some wiggle room to maneuver as far as the Cardassians are concerned."
"How so?"
"The Cardassians will have to negotiate on these matters with the BPG in the future. This, in turn, will give the BPG the means to seek redress from the Cardassians in the future."
"I like that."
"I'm glad to hear that, sir," Usagi said with a smile.
A short time later, two unexpected visitors arrive…
"What is going on here?" said Constable Odo (a shapeshifter), as he and Usagi arrive upon the scene. Odo was called down to back up security while Usagi was specifically requested by the visitors.
"These two women didn't want to hand over their weapons, sir," said a station deputy.
"Considering that my sister and I are taking care of the future of the Klingon empire, you must understand our hesitance," said one of the women, as she looked over at the baby in her sister's arms…
"You," Usagi said, as she narrowed her yes.
The women focus their gaze upon Usagi.
"Ah," said the sister holding the baby in her arms. "Why, if it isn't the jilted one."
"No, you tricked Ranma into sleeping with him, knowing that he would protect you," Usagi said angrily.
"You know these women?" Odo asked.
"Their names if 'Lursa' and 'B'Etor', of the disgraced Klingon House of Duras," Usagi said. "But I am surprised that they would venture out of Sector Z."
"Isn't that a forbidden sector?" Odo asked.
"It is," Usagi said. "But why would you two venture out?"
"We have our business to attend to," Lursa said.
"However, knowing that you were here, I figured that you would want to meet your new step-daughter," B'Etor said, as she shows her baby to Usagi.
Usagi cautiously goes over to see the baby. Other than darker skinned tone and the beginnings of the ridges in the girl's forehead, she looked like Ranma's female guise.
"Damn it," Usagi said, as her heart melted. She then turns to look at B'Etor.
"What's her name?"
"We named her after the fiercest feline that our homeworld can produce."
"Ah, so her name is 'Ran'Qo', huh?"
"Counselor, I will need to confiscate their weapons," Odo said.
"If I promise you protection, under clan rules, will you cooperate?" Usagi asked.
"But of course," Lursa said, as she takes out her and her sister's disruptor from their holster. "Here."
"Thank you," Usagi said, as she turns to hand those weapons to Odo. "Here."
"Thank you," Odo said, as he accepts the weapons. "And welcome to Deep Space Nine."
"Humph," Lursa replied.
Tbc.