Ranma Half Moon chapter 28, Incident at the Ball, part 4 of 4

Author's note: This episode fits in with Sailor Moon episode 22, where the Sailor Warriors thwart a plot to steal the silver crystal of a princess during a ball.

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Rei sees Tuxedo Kamen and the disguised Usagi dancing. "Come on, Ami, let's go get some fresh air."

Ami looks over and sees Usagi and Tuxedo Kamen dancing. I am concerned for Usagi's safety if Rei and I don't leave the ballroom at once, Rei is likely to incinerate everyone in the room with her jealousy alone. "Okay."

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Sailor V and Ranma-ko's Sailor Moon struggle with the Yoma Monsters behind the trees and out of view from Mio Kuroki.

Mio shrugs her shoulders. I don't really care if the Yoma Monsters win or not. But, it does give me pleasure to see Minako get hurt. She shakes her head. With what I have planned, I want Minako to survive.

Mio turns around and walks back inside. They aren't strong Yoma Monsters. Just annoying ones.

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Nephrite uses Naru to possess the Princess and steal the jewel.

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While in the clutches of one of the Yoma Monsters, Ranma-ko's Sailor Moon kicks the other Yoma Monster and gets it to release it grip on Sailor V. Sailor V uses her Crescent Beam attack to get the other Yoma Monster to release Ranma-ko's Sailor Moon.

Sailor V rushes over to Ranma-ko's Sailor Moon and pulls her up by the hand.

Suddenly, they look into each other's eyes. A new warmness develops in their hearts. They start to tingle all over. Their mouths form new words.

"Dual Idol Star Projection!"

Artemis looks on in amazement as a new attack is born. A whirlpool of stars emerges from Sailor V and Ranma-ko's Sailor Moon's free hands. The whirlpool of stars causes the Yoma Monsters to be illuminated from the inside and then explode.

"Way to go, guys!"

"We did that?"

Artemis nods. "You guys better hide. People will be coming."

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Ami and Rei hear a disturbance outside and go to investigate.

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Minako and Ranma-ko crawl through the bushes around to the other side of the embassy. They get there in time to see Sailor Mars and Sailor Mercury facing off with Nephrite and the possessed princess throwing the disguised Usagi off of a fifth story balcony. The disguised Usagi uses an umbrella to float herself and Tuxedo Kamen to safety.

"Wow, that was cool."

Ranma-ko elbows Minako in the ribs to silence her.

Nephrite retreats. Tuxedo Kamen starts to give chase but Sailor Mercury cuts him off.

"Are you our enemy or our ally?"

"If you are also searching for the Silver Crystal, then I could be your enemy."

Ranma-ko eyes double in size. She carefully whispers to Minako. "Well, there you have it. Tuxedo Kamen is not our friend."

Minako nods.

"Moon Prism Power, Make Up!" The disguised Usagi transforms into Sailor Moon.

Minako carefully whispers to Ranma-ko. "And I thought she was going to be my age. Sailor Moon is an adult."

Ranma-ko nods.

The Sailor Warriors leave the area.

Ranma-ko and Minako get up and brush the leaves out of their ball gowns.

"Great job, guys. We got a ton of intelligence tonight."

"I'm still confused. Is Tuxedo Kamen good or bad?"

Artemis and Ranma-ko cringe.

Artemis regains his composure. "I think for now, he is not an immediate threat. However, if we are to recover the Silver Imperial Crystal, then we may have to fight Tuxedo Kamen for it."

Ranma-ko and Minako nod.

"But, we still need to find out if the treasure of the Princess is what we are looking for."

Minako nods. "We better go back inside and mingle."

Ranma-ko and Minako go back inside. Guards stop in the lobby. The guards inform them it is not yet safe to go up to the ballroom because a security incident is taking place.

"Minako-chan?"

Minako turns around to see Mio. "Oh, hi Mio."

"Mio-chan is waiting just like everyone else. Minako-chan, who is your friend?"

Ranma-ko bows. "Saotome Ranma. I enjoyed your performance earlier tonight."

"Mio-chan always likes to make you happy and make you smile. Oh, please excuse Mio-chan. Manager is calling." So, Sailor Moon, your name is Saotome Ranma? Mio-chan and you are going to have some fun, real soon.

Ranma-ko scratches her head. "Is she always like that?"

Minako sighs and nods.

Finally, the guards allow the crowd back into the ballroom. The Princess reveals a treasure that is not the Silver Crystal.

Ranma-ko and Minako sigh.

"There will be other opportunities. Don't give up guys." Artemis, being carried in Minako's arms, tries to be supportive.

Ranma-ko sees something in the corner of her eyes. The girl who transformed into Sailor Moon was acting tipsy. Ranma-ko nudges Minako.

Minako nods. "Wow, for an adult, she can't hold her alcohol."

Tuxedo Kamen leads her out onto a balcony and kisses the disguised Usagi.

Ranma-ko turns bright red.

"You should kick his ass, imagine, kissing another girl?"

"I don't mind that he kissed her. He's supposed to be her protector, right? But, taking advantage of a girl when she's drunk? That's just so wrong."

Naru Osaka wanders by. "What happened?" She mutters.

Ranma-ko rushes over. "Naru."

"Ranma-kun. What happened."

"Your boyfriend possessed you."

"Oh, well, I'm sure he had a good reason."

Ranma-ko, realizing how hopeless her situation is, sighs. "Yeah, Naru, I'm sure he had a real good reason."

Next up: A wandering samurai without a master, Kino Makoto comes face to face with destiny!