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 6

Hours later…

Counselor Usagi Tsukino steps into the guest suite of the Duras Sisters, after being let in.

"Ah, it's Prince Ranma's 'human receptacle'," Lursa said, as she looked over some electronic notes, while her Klingon sister B'Etor fed her daughter Ran'Qo. "What can we do for you?"

"As you can see, I'm feeding my child," B'Etor said, as she continues to spoon feed mash 'Gagh' (i.e. serpent worms).

"I know," Usagi said, as steps up to the table. "You mind if I pour myself as mug of Raktagino?"

"Raktagino" was Klingon coffee…

"Suit yourself."

"Thanks," Usagi said, as she pours herself a mug, before sitting down at the table. "Now, if you don't mind, I need to ask you why you are providing Bilitrium to a Bajoran terrorist."

Pause.

"I believe his name is Tahna Los?"

At first, the Duras sisters froze for a minute before going on about their business.

"We don't know what you are talking about," Lursa said.

"And even if we did, selling bilitrium is perfectly legal."

"I see," Usagi said, as her eyes glowed violet, as she channeled the power enhancement that she had acquired over the years, particularly from her time on Chikyuu, the home of the famed "Z Warriors"…

"What parlor trick are you going to use on US?" Lursa sneered.

"You gave your word that we would not be harmed, because you considered us to be family," B'Etor said.

"Yes, and I keep my word. You two and the baby are family…"

Usagi glances towards the Duras sisters personal guards.

"Your guards…are not."

With the flick of her right and index finger, she used an invisible force to smash the guards against the bulkhead.

"Now, I can do this for a long time, and you two may get off on this display of violence," Usagi said, as she stared into the eyes of the frightened Duras sisters. "But I can make it that NO ONE will want to work for you."

"Okay, okay," Lursa said exasperatedly. "We'll cooperate."

"Then talk."

"The Kohn-Ma wants the bilitrium for a biogenic weapon," B'Etor said, as she hugged her baby.

"For what purpose?" Usagi asked.

"The Bajoran did not say," Lursa said, as she hands the manifest for the bilitrium order to Usagi. "But whatever it is for, it will produce one big explosion."

Usagi looks at the data. The components for a biogenic weapon were enough to do some serious damage, but the order was too precise to be a significant dent to the Cardassian Union's military structure, based upon the resources of the Kohn-Ma. No, this material, and the sudden appearance of Tahna Los on the station means that any act of violence was going to take place locally. But what was the actual target? She'll have to get some help on this...

A short time later, Usagi has a meeting her superior officer.

"Sir, you have a moment?" said, as Usagi stepped into Commander Benjamin Sisko's office.

"What can I do for you?" Sisko asked, as he sits down.

"We have a problem with Major Kira's friend.
"Ah, Mr. Tahna," Sisko said. "What of it?"

"I believe that Mr. Tahna is going to commit an act of terrorism soon," Usagi said, as she hands her report to Sisko. "This is based upon my contacts."

"I didn't know that Mr. Garak was one of your contacts," Sisko said, as he looked at Usagi's report.

"Sir?"

"Let's just say that nothing escapes Constable Odo's notice," Sisko replied. "And I am glad that you are bringing forth this report before I consider having a meeting with you about keeping secrets."

"With all due respect, as I indicated earlier, I consider this situation a family affair, since Lursa and B'Etor are involved, and I went to Mr. Garak to make sure that they do not do anything illegal."

"And this information?"

"From the Duras sisters. And for the record, they are more than willing to turn over their shipment of bilitrium to Odo at your leisure."

"Okay, I understand. But perhaps we should wait for Major Kira's input?"

"Sir?"

Just then, Major Kira enters Sisko's office.

"Oh, I didn't know that you had company," Kira said, as she eyes Usagi.

"Actually, the counselor brought some information that could be useful in determining Mr. Tahna's purpose in coming here."

"Why is she involved?" Kira asked suspiciously.

"I'm involved because of the Duras sisters," Usagi said. "And besides, the commander asked me to determine Mr. Tahna's intentions."

"Because I can't be trusted?" Kira asked, as she eyes Usagi suspiciously.

"No, because we cannot trust Mr. Tahna," Sisko said. "I don't know anything about the Bajoran Resistance beyond the reports, but I do know that loyalty and pride is an important aspect to the Bajoran people, especially in light of the Cardassian Occupation."

"Major, is Mr. Tahna trying to guilt trip you into doing something…criminal?" Usagi asked gently.

"Well, I don't need to be psychoanalyzed," Kira said, as she turns away from Usagi and Sisko.

"We only want to make sure that you are not compromised," Sisko said.

"Then tell me what to do," Kira said with frustration. "I want what's best for Bajor, but Tahna thinks that as long as we have the wormhole, we can never be free."

"That's it," Usagi said, as she takes a look at her PADD. "If my calculations are correct, the bilitrium that the Duras sisters have will be enough to…shut down the wormhole permanently."

"How do you know that the wormhole is the target?" Sisko asked.

"It's either that or blowing up this station, but doubt that Tahna would want the Federation to respond militarily to Tahna's act of terrorism. And taking out the provisional government would go against them real quick. Of course, I can confirm this with Jadzia…"

"You do that," Sisko said. "Meanwhile, Kira and I will formulate a plan to entrap Mr. Tahna."

"Why would you think I would do that?" Kira asked.

"Because you wouldn't have come to me conflicted, in spite of the fact that you went over my head," Sisko said.

"Major, whatever you think of me, Commander Sisko and the Federation, you don't need someone making a decision to shut down the wormhole by himself," Usagi said. "And besides, what makes you think Mr. Tahna, if successful, will stop there, if the provisional government still seeks the Federation's help?"

Kira looks down for a moment, and then looks at Sisko.

"Okay, I'm in," Kira said with a firm hand. "Tell me what I need to do…"

A short time later, after much preparations, "Operation: Flytrap" commenced. Of course, Kira wanted to know what a 'fly' was. So, after a brief explanation on insect etymology, the plan began.

"You know, I'm surprised that you decided to go with me on this pick up," Tahna said, as Kira piloted the runabout to the meeting place.

"Well, you know me," Kira said. "I still say that we don't have to do what you are trying to do."

Pause.

"And I feel that you can tell me what you are trying to do out here."

"All in good time, Nerys," Tahna said. "Anyway, we should be at the meeting place."

"You're right," Kira said, as she noticed some unusual readings. "I believe a Klingon 'bird-of-prey is de-cloaking…"

Once the shipment of bitrillium was beamed aboard, and the Klingon ship set a course to Sector Z, Tahna sets a new course.

"Okay, now what?" Kira asked.

"I'm sorry about this, but you have to understand," Tahna said, as he pulls out his phaser, and trains it on Kira. "Nothing personal, but I think you lost your edge."

"Then you don't mind if you tell me what's going on?"

"I'm going to destroy the wormhole, Nerys," Tahna said. "That way, this part of the quadrant will be left alone by both Cardassians and the Federation."

"And what if the Provisional Government still insists on the Federation's help? I mean, they were her before the wormhole was found."

"If they do, then the Kohn-ma can easily stir enough discord amongst the populace to force a change in government," Tahnma said with a smile. "It will be then only a matter of time before there will be NO outside influence."

"Even if our people actually need help?"

"We will do what we can," Tahna said. "Regardless, we will be free from alien influence, and the influence of outsiders."

"I'm sorry that you've become xenophobic, old friend," Kira said.

As if on cue, something beeps on Kira's person.

"What is that?"

"My transponder," Kira said evenly, as she slowly takes it out of her pocket. "It was set to activate if I don't regularly report in."

"So, you're trying to set me up, eh?"

"No, but I don't particularly trust you, with you trying to manipulate my feelings."

"Well, give me that," Tahna said.

With a sigh, Kira did as she was told.

"Of course, I will have to ask you to stand now, otherwise I will have to show you a trick that learned from an alien," Kira said, as she places both of her hands on her knees.

"Oh, really? Considering the fact that I have the weapon, I would really love to see that."

"Very," Kira said, as she flicked her left index and middle fingers towards Tahna.

Suddenly, some invisible "force" slams Tahna against the bulkhead, causing him to lose his grip on the weapon. As he and his weapon falls, the weapon arcs and flies into Kira's hands, where she points to a prone Tahna.

"Don't move, Tahna," Kira said, as she points her weapon.

"H-how did you do that?" Tahna said in disbelief.

Kira mulls over Tahna's words. She didn't want to tell anyone that a certain pigtailed martial artist had taught her "Force Arts", back when Ranma Saotome was deep undercover on Bajor, during the Cardassian Occupation. Back then, she was a stubborn, young resistance fighter who didn't like Ranma for being non-Bajoran, but took up certain training exercises in order to become a Jedi. However, before she could complete her training, Kira failed a key test during her trials, and abandoned her training because of her failure. Still, she knew how to perform basic Force Arts, and took on much of the Jedi philosophy, although she could still be a bit thick headed and ill-tempered at the time. And she was considering finding her old master, in the hope to one day become a full-fledge Jedi, wants Bajor's woes have been taken care of.

"As I said, I learned a few tricks from an off-worlder," Kira said. "And you are a fool to think that Bajor's problems will go away, by simply destroying our inheritance."

"You will regret the decision to stop me from doing what's best for Bajor," Tahna said, as he was cuffed while on the floor by Kira.

"We'll see, Tahna," Kira said, secured in the knowledge that there was enough evidence to convict Tahna of his attempted crime. "We'll see…"

Later, back on Deep Space Nine…

"Hmmm," Usagi said, as she read her notes from her appointed sessions for that morning, while sipping her tea.

"Um, excuse me?" Kira said, as she steps up to Usagi's table

Usagi looks up from her note-taking.

"Oh, hi, Major," Usagi said. "What can I do for you?"

"Um, I just wanted to thank you for helping me deal with the Kohma stuff," Kira said.

"Hey, we're colleagues," Usagi said with a broad smile. "Do you want anything? Drink? Lunch?"

"Actually, I got a lunch meeting with 'Hydroponics'," Kira said. "We're getting something installed on the station."

"Well, that will be good to have an independent food supply."

"Yes. Anyway, I'll see you later."

"See you then," Usagi said.

After Kira leaves, Garak shows up.

"I take it that all's well, Empress?" Garak asked.

"So far," Usagi said. "How's your, um, little project going?"

"Dr. Bashir will make a worthy candidate for our purposes, once he gets over his naivety," Garak said.

"Give him time," Usagi said. "Even a good tiller of the soil has to be patient."

"Of course, of course…"

Tbc.

Next Time: Usagi must put her skills as Odo's advocate, in order to prove his innocence. Then, a mysterious virus affects the cognitive functions of the crew. Unfortunately, it also means the return of the Queen of Hearts, who is crazier than ever! Finally, the station gets its first known visitor from the Gamma Quadrant, only to learn that the visitor is the prey of a hunting party. Too bad said party identifies Usagi as prey, as well (due to both her xenomorphic and Yuatja—aka "Predator" background). See you then!