Star Trek: The Life and Times of Ranma Saotome! – By DS Wynne

Note: This is a multi-genre story.

Special: Originally, this story was going to be titled "Star Trek: Ranma's Journey". However, I felt that I should go towards a different route to signify that Ranma has more than a journey ahead of him…whatever that means. Anyway, each chapter will cover a significant event or time frame in Ranma's life…some more so than others, over a period of time. The first chapter of this story will serve as both an epilogue of the previous story ("Star Trek: Ranma's Adventures"), as well as a new beginning. Oh, and I will have at least ONE "Star Trek" element per chapter…even if a "Tricorder" pops-up.

Enjoy!

"I would like to propose a toast," Q said, as he raised his glass of vintage "ambrosia", the nectar of the gods. "To my once and future daughter, Usagi…and my once and future son-in-law Ranma. May they both experience happiness for a little while longer."

CLINK!

"It is interesting that the Moon Princess and her consort were able to overcome the odds," Lorien says, as he sipped his drink. "Then again, that is probably why my encounters with the Lady of Order and the Lord of Chaos has proven to be most vexing…but in a good way."

"I never had any doubts on Usagi and Ranma's capabilities," says the Bajoran Emissary (and Prophet) Benjamin Sisko, before taking a sip of his drink. "I should know…I served with them for many years before my ascension."

"Be as it may, Emissary," Sailor Pluto began. "There are still many more trials and tribulations that the Princess and Prince will have to go through…if the circle is to be complete."

"That is something to deal with," Al says, as he goes over to the counter. Al was the present guardian of the dinner, who dispenses advice, or simply to lend an ear. He was also once a sworn enemy of the Saotome couple, having been imprisoned for tampering with the time stream, and thus starting what is known as "The Temporal Cold War"…a war where various factions vied for power by using Time as resource or a weapon. Thankfully, those days were over…

"You sound so…pessimistic," Sisko says.

"Just realistic, that's all. All I know is that if Ranma and Usagi don't fulfill their roles in the grand scheme of things, all this…will have been for naught, and I happen to like it here."

The others nod their heads in mutual understanding.

Meanwhile, in the Hidden Leaf Village…

Ranko Tendo slowly woke up, as she tried to move her body.

"Man, I'm sore-" she began, before realizing that she was NOT only.

"Ranchan!" Ukyo cried, as she hugged her friend, while she was still in traction. "You okay!"

"Ooof!"

As Ranko tried to breath, she realized that she was in some sort of hospital room.

"Ukyo, please?"

"Um, sorry. You okay?"

"Yeah, I guess so-"

"RANMA!"

Ranko looked over to see Akane standing at the doorway to her room, which was apparently a part of a hospital. In fact, there were quite a number of girls, young ladies and women right there with Akane.

"Um, yes?"

"You have a LOT of explaining to do…especially with this 'Miko Mido' person, who claims to be pregnant with YOUR child!"

"Oh, boy…"

Elsewhere…

"WAHHHH!" Ken cried out. "My little girl is going to PRISON!"

"Daaaaad!" Usagi said, as she turned around in her seat. "You're embarrassing me!"

At the moment, she was the defendant of a military inquiry at the Misawa Air Base, which hosts not just the United States Air Force, but also all the other American military services, plus the Japanese Self-Defense Air Force. It also serves as a place where military inquires could be made. Ranma was able to get General O'Neil to pressure the Pentagon to move the inquiry to Japan, as a means of allowing Usagi's friends and family to give her the support she needed…

"Dear, calm down," Ikuko says, as she comforted her husband. Like Ken, she was worried that her daughter, especially after recent incidents, could bring a world of trouble for Usagi…

"Colonel, the panel is coming back to the chamber for their ruling," says USN Captain Harmon ("Harm") Rabb, Jr., who was a Judge Advocate General attorney. He was recommended by a friend of Usagi's, USN Admiral Thomas S. Magnum IV (USPACOM), and became amazed over the course of the inquiry by his client's "known" exploits.

Ken and Ikuko hugged their daughter.

"Good luck, Usagi," Ken says.

"We'll be there for you no matter what," Ikuko says.

"ALL RISE!" says the bailiff.

Harm and Usagi rise, as did the audience in the room.

The military panel, made up of representatives of the branches of the military, formed due to the sensitivity of the inquiry before them, takes their seats.

Everyone sits back down.

"You may be seated," says the presiding officer. "And now, we will render our findings. Colonel Usagi Serena Tsukino, please stand."

Usagi and Harm rise to their feet.

"This panel has found this inquiry to be an amazing exercise," the presiding officer says. "Colonel Tsukino, you've been charged with destruction of property, assault, compromising of national security, aiding and abetting known criminal elements…and treason. In the normal scheme of things, not only would you be found guilty of these charges, but also this inquiry board would recommend a full court martial. And I do not need to say what THAT would include."

Everyone in the room was tensed up. Luna, in humanoid form at the moment, nearly burst out in heavy tears. Her princess should not have to face such 'justice'…

"However, in light of the fact of your past service, as well as successfully rooting out an alien infiltration program conducted by the Skrulls—not to mention other factors—this panel has no choice but to recommend that this matter be closed. Case: dismiss."

BANG!

"Congratulations, Usagi," Harm says, as he shook Usagi's hand.

"Thank you, Harm," Usagi replied.

A short time later, outside the boardroom, Usagi was receiving an earful from her friends.

"Don't EVER scare us like THAT!" Rei Hino screamed. "Why didn't you let the 'League know what you were up to? Or, at least, US?"

"Yes, that was pretty irresponsible," says Ami Mizuno. While she was glad to know that she had a cousin named Haku, and that he was Usagi's great-grandson, Ami was a bit perturbed by the fact that her friend went "solo".

Usagi sighed.

"Because I didn't want to risk you guys' safety," Usagi replied. "Besides, what's the worst that could happen?"

"Oh, you could get the death penalty," Haruka Tenoh replies, with a smirk.

"Princess, we would have to wait for your next incarnation," Michiru Kaioh says. "And what about Princess Rini?"

"Don't you remember? My evil twin was the one who gave birth to her."

"Then…you are NOT Rini's mother?" Hotaru Tomoe asked.

"Actually, I am. You see, I was split into two people: 'evil' Usagi—for a lack of a better term—and myself. She would go on to have an intimate moment with Mamoru, and give birth to Rini just before we became whole again. It's kind of complicated."

"I'll say," Ami replies. "And I happen to be the 'Smart One'!"

"Speaking of Mamoru," Usagi began, as she turns to face Rei, "are you and he still…?"

"Why do YOU want to know?" Rei counters.

"I'm just wondering. I haven't spoken with him in a while, especially after he learned some things about…his next incarnation."

"Oh. Well, that explains a lot why he's been drinking a lot lately..."

Across town…

"…And stay out!" says the barkeep, as he and a bouncer goes back inside, after throwing Mamoru tries to get up, only to fall back down.

"Mamoru, are you okay?" says a familiar voice.

Mamoru looks up to see Naru Osaka, who was carrying some groceries.

"Oh, it's you," Mamoru says, as rubbed his face. "What time is it?"

"It's five o'clock in the afternoon."

"Oh, man," says Mamoru, as he tried to unsuccessfully stand.

KLUMP!

"Ooops!"

"Here," Naru says, as she—with her bags—helps Mamoru to his feet. "My place is not that far from here…you can sleep it off if you want to."

"What about you Mom…?"

"She knows that you used to date Usagi, so she can trust you."

"I'm sure Gurio will mind…"

"We're…not together."

"Oh. Are you sure it's okay?"

Naru beams a smile.

"Yes. Besides, I'm sure that you'll be a perfect gentleman…"

The next day, back at the Hidden Leaf Village…

"We are concerned about your role in…all this, Lord Ranshin," says the village Elder Danzo. "And why are you still in that ridiculous guise?"

"What guise?" Ranko says, as she sits as demurely as possible. She was glad that her meeting with the village elders is taking her mind off of her present problems concerning "women".

"I find it offensive that you would mock femininity," says the village Elder Koharu Utatane.

"Be as it may," Ranko says with seriousness, "I've earned that right. After all, I've been female a lot longer than YOU have."

"Lord Ranshin, please," says the more levelheaded village Elder Homaru Mitokado. "We're only concerned about your activities since you and the Third Hokage have not…informed this council of your activities.

Ranko looks at Danzo before speaking to Homaru. Her contacts have brought to her attention some disturbing evidence regarding Danzo's duplicity. In fact, she would not be surprised if Danzo had warned Orochimaru of her own actions. Otherwise, how could he have time to prepare the ritual to summon the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?

"The only reason why the council was not informed was because there have incidents where ANBU has been compromised," Ranko says. "And with Orochimaru's ability to disguise himself, I was not going to take any chances."

"So, you did not participate to be close to your…son?" Koharu asked. "It was not until recently that you took any notice of your son's presence."

"Mistakes have happened before, Elder. I plan on correcting them, and recommending who should become the next Hokage is a start."

"I think we should have a greater role-" Danzo begins.

"The decision has already been made, Elder."

"Of…course, Lord Ranshin."

Ranko purposely did this out of respect for Sarutobi's last wishes, as well as preventing Danzo from increasing his power.

"Also, I am informing all the villages and townships of Hinokune Prefecture that my son, Kenshin Rantsu, will take over as the Lord of Fire."

"What?" Danzo yells. "How could you-?"

"At ease, Elder. Remember your place."

"Of…course, Lord Ranshin."

"I am at a lost as to the reason for this decision," Homaru wonders.

"Simple. It is time for my son to gain more responsibility."

"And what? Impregnate all the maidens in this and every village?" Koharu says with a smirk.

"What? You're jealous?"

Koharu says nothing, but her anger was very apparent.

"In spite of my son's reputation, he has earned this right. I've denied him his birthright long enough, so he'll be the new 'Lord of Fire'."

Silence.

"Besides, it's either HIM…or his brother Genshin."

The mention of the name of the 'Dark One' causes a nearby mirror to break.

CRASH!

"You…wouldn't!" Danzo says.

"I would. And you DO know of Genshin's reputation."

"…"

"I think we should move to table these discussion," Homaru says.

"I agree," Konaru replies. "I do see the wisdom of Lord Ranshin's words."

"I…support the motion," Danzo replies in defeat.

"I'm glad that you see that."

Later...

As Ranko walks out of the town hall, she lets out a sigh. The other reason for given Kenshin her title, was that she could assume the title of the Lord of the Wind, in Kazenokuni Prefecture, which also border Rantsu lands. She was furious that the present Lord of Wind had allowed the Village Hidden in the Sand to fall to such a state that the Kazekage would be forced into an alliance with the Sound Village in order to prove itself relevant. Ranko had already secured the backing of the local daimyo and the Emperor to oust the present leadership, but was not going to inform anyone else of her goals. After all, some would rightly feel that the Rantsu clan was trying to take more authority within its sphere of influence.

"Ranma!" calls a voice.

Ranko turns to see Miko running up to her.

"Hey, there," Ranko replied. "What's up?"

"I just wanted to spend time with you," Miko says, as she takes Ranko's hand.

"If this about the whole marriage thing-"

"I understand that you would be oppose to the whole idea, but…I don't know, I can honestly say that I love you."

"Miko, we only had that one…time together, and that was for training purposes."

"Twice, if you counted my time in the future, when I taught YOU the Inujutsu."

"Oh, yeah…"

Miko looked into Ranko's eyes, remembering all that she has learned about her eligibility to have more than one spouse, as well as the fact that there was a compact between the Rantsu clan and the Mido clan…which includes marriage if there was any sort of union between the two clans. However, the more she thought of it, the more she became against the idea of forcing Ranma to marry her. She would rather be a single mother than to do that to a friend.

"But, I know that you said that you would take care of our…child, and if that's all that you want to do, then I understand."

"Miko, will you be my wife?"

"But I would like for us to spend time together at least- huh?"

"Look, I do care about you, and I do want to take care our child. So…I want us to be family."

"Really?"

"Really."

"But what about Usagi?"

Ranko gives a knowing smile.

"Who do you think made sure to have the legality of multiple marriages pass muster?"

"Oh."

"So, I have no problems. Just make sure to tell your father that while I don't mind strengthening the bond between our clans, that doesn't give him the right to interfere in my business."

Miko smiles.

"Oh, thank you!" Miko says, as she was about to hug Ranko.

"However, I have to tell you that you won't be the only wife. Man, I should've been a Mormon…"

Miko thought about it for a moment.

"Okay," she says nonchalantly. "As long as you are willing to spend time with me, I don't mind."

"Oh, how wonderful!" came a voice.

Ranko and Miko turn to see a cheering Yaku within the brush. Standing next to her Fubuki.

"Guuuuuuuuys!" Miko says with embarrassment.

"Well, congratulations," Fubuki says while munching on a poki stick. "You've finally bagged your 'man'."

"Humph," Ranko replies. "I'm surprise YOU are still here. I mean…don't you have clients to attend to or something?"

"Why you-!"

"I personally think that it's romantic, such as it is," Yaku interjects. Then, she looks around. "Wait, where's Nin-Nin?"

"I thought that he's with you," Fubuki replies.

Suddenly, Ranko was covered in a net.

"Now, we have him!" Nin-nin says, as he tries to secure the net. "Now, you and Lord Ranma can get married!"

Miko was not amused.

"NIN-NIN!"

"Oh, my," Yaku says, while Fubuki laughs hysterically.

"While you all settle this matter, I have to go," Ranko says, as she suddenly disappears.

POOF!

There was nothing but a log within the net.

"You and I will have to have a talk about TIMING!" Miko says.

"S-Sorry, Mistress!" Nin-nin says.

"Well, at least you have your man…and your woman, too!" Yaku says with enthusiasm.

Miko can only sigh.

Meanwhile…

"Hello, Mother…Father," says Sasuke Uchiha, as he placed his candle on the alter where he was to pay his respect to not only to his parents, but to the rest of the Uchiha clan…all of whom were slaughtered by his older brother Itachi.

"I'm sorry that I haven't visited you sooner, but with so much has happened lately…"

Silence.

"I think I may have found others who are of our clan," Sasuke says, as begin to recall the events of a few days ago…

FLASHBACK!

With Gaara transformed into half of a badger made from sand, Sasuke had to now worry about these strange girls interfering with his fight.

Ukyo sees this, and turns her head back towards Temari.

"Truce?"

"Truce," Temari says. "But I'm not fighting my brother."

"Find with me, Sugar."

"RRRAH!" Gaara says, as he pounces on Miko and her companions.

"Ah!" Miko yelped, as she barely had a chance to move out of the way.

"Miko!" Nin-nin yells. He then turns towards a waiting Gaara. "How dare you hurt the princess?"

With that, Nin-nin immediately retaliates with a volley of throwing needles at Gaara…who caught the throwing weapons easily.

"TOO EASY!" Gaara roars, as he throws the weapon back at Nin-nin.

THUNK! THUNK! THUNK!

"Aiyee!" Nin-nin says, as he was pinned against the tree trunk.

"You'll pay for THAT!" Fubuki says, as she prepares her kusarigama (chain kama).

"I thought that you didn't like him because he's a pervert," Yaku replies.

"Yeah, well…he's OUR pervert!"

"Right!" Yuka says.

"YOU TWO TALK TOO MUCH!" Gaara says, as he threw his "sand claw" at the girls.

"Ahhh!" Yaku and Fubuki yell out, as the two suddenly became penned to a nearby tree.

"Yaku…Fubuki!" yells out Miko.

"Come on, Sugar," Ukyo says, as she drops down on Miko's position.

"Hey, I know you," Miko says, as she takes out her kunai. "You're Ranma's friend."

"Yep, but I'd pay attention if I were you-"

"RRRRRAH!" Gaara yells, as he leaps after Ukyo and Miko's position.

"Ahhhh-!" Miko yelled. She cursed herself for mastering a USELESS jutsu-

DOOM!

With her Sharingan fully active, Ukyo sees Gaara's attack…and forms a series of hand gestures. And then-

"Okonomiyaki style: FLOUR SERPENT!"

With this ninjutsu, Ukyo could finally utilize one of her developed moves. Taking out a bag of baking flour—and throwing the bag into the air—while summoning a snake, Ukyo sends the snake into the bag and-

POOF!

Gaara sees a huge, white serpent bearing down on him.

"Huh?"

CHOMP!

"You did it!" Miko says with glee.

"I don't think so," Sasuke says, as he hops down onto the their position. "Look."

The serpent bulges before exploding.

BLOOSH!

With the spell broken, the snake resumes its original form before disappearing.

"I DON'T LIKE THAT!" Gaara yells.

"Great-"

That's when Sasuke notices Ukyo eyes.

"YOU!"

"What?" Ukyo says with annoyance.

"You're eyes…are you Uchiha?"

"Bless you."

"NO, that's not what I meant-"

"COME TO ME!"

Sasuke sees this.

"Fire style: Dragon's Roar!" Sasuke says, as he forms mudra hand signs before spewing a huge stream of flames.

FWOOSH!

"ARRRGH-!"

As Gaara flamed, Sasuke, Miko and Ukyo leap out of the way.

"I wish I could help," Miko says. "But most of my abilities, are, well…strange."

"Okay, so, what is the least…strange ability that you can do?" Ukyo says.

"Well, I have this…hair trick-"

"YOU'LL PAY FOR THAT!" Gaara yells, as he turns to strike out with an outstretched "sand hand"-

"That's it!" Miko yells, as she unties her hair ribbon, letting loose a hurricane full of hair.

FWOOSH!

The counter-strike not only disrupts the giant arm, but also knocks Gaara far from his position.

"CURSE YOUUUUUUU-!"

"GAARA!" Temari yells out.

"Interesting," Sasuke says. "I guess you are the least useless out of us here."

"What was that, you little punk?" Miko says, as she suddenly shakes Sasuke violently.

"Hey, you bimbo!" yells Sakura, as she snatches Sasuke from Miko. "Hands off!"

"Hey!" Naruto says, as he lands near Ukyo. "Did I miss all the action?"

"Hardly," says the cute pug "Pakkun", who was summoned to assist Naruto by Kakashi.

Everyone turns his or her head towards the sound of the roar just as something HUGE appears in the distant.

"Oh, no!" Temari cries. "He did it!"

"What the heck did he do?" Naruto asks.

"Gaara…has awoken the One-Tailed Shukaku!"

"Oh, no," Miko says.

"Oh, what?" Sasuke asks.

"If I remember my demonology, the Shikaku Sand Spirit is powerful enough to level mountains!"

"That sounds bad," Sakura says.

"Bad or not, we got to stop this thing," Naruto declares. "Are you with me?"

Everyone looks at each other.

"I'm in, Sugar," Ukyo says.

"Of course I am, loser," Sasuke says.

"You can always count on me, Naruto," Sakura says.

"I'll-" Miko began to say, until she felt Pakkun tugging her leggings.

"What?"

"You better leave it to the others to deal with this job," Pakkun says. "Otherwise, you might hurt your baby. I can tell by your scent."

"WHAT?" the others yelled.

"Um, heh," Miko says nervously.

"Really, you ought to stay here," Sakura says.

Ukyo squints her eyes.

"Who's the father?" Ukyo asks.

"Never mind ME!" Miko yells. "Just take care of that thing!"

"Man, she MUST be pregnant," Naruto says. "Come on, guys…let's go!"

"Right!" says the remaining group, as they rushed off to confront Gaara again.

"I wish that I wasn't so…useless," Miko pouts, as she sits down next to Pakkun.

"I'm sure it'll be fine," Pakkun says, as he crawls into Ukyo's nap.

"I hope you're right…"

END FLASHBACK!

"We were able to defeat Gaara, but I guess that LOSER deserves the credit," Sasuke says. "But there is one thing that is clear: there are more Sharingan users out there…I'm sure of that. And I am determined to find out WHO they are. THAT, I promise!"

Tbc.