Misty Voiceover: We arrived in the year 2100 AD of Another World. And it was a horrible sight to behold. According to the rebel forces that we joined up with, Muu and his four generals now Earth and possibility Space. As we tried to get more information, Jadeite's army of Youma Mages attacked us, and we were defeated by Beatrix, one of Jadeite's warriors. Ranma was taken afterwards. When we stormed Jadeite's castle, we discovered that Ranma already killed Jadeite, and Jadeite's hold on the Americas was broken. We may have liberated a fourth of the world from Muu, but Ranma's Digivice was now missing. Is it a price we must pay to save a part of the world? I hope not. <><><> Opening theme : (Chrono Cross Scars Left By Time) We see a book that slowly flips open, then a page lands to settle on the pages below. Then, a voice starts to speak. A deep voice : When was the start of this? When did the cogs of fate begin to turn? Perhaps it is impossible to grasp that answer now, For deep within the flow of time... But, for a certainty, back then We loved so many, and hated so much, We hurt others and were hurt ourselves... But even then, we ran like the wind Whilst our laughter echoed under Cerulean Skies. We see Ash, his hair being blown in the wind as he stands at the front of the Highwind deck. Then we see the Eight Dragon Gods floating in the skies. We see a beam of light lance out in the middle of the ocean, Muu's palace floating in the middle of it. We see Misty slash two monsters and cast a bolt of blue ice at another. We see the Digidestined from left to right. We see Tenchi and Kagato fighting one on one. We see the Lunar Senshi fighting monsters. We see Serge, Leena, Kid. Crono, Lucca, Marle. We see hordes of monsters. We see the Transformed Dragon Armors. We see Tai and the others. We see Ash standing atop a tall tower, looking outwards. We see a giant eye opening. We see the Masamune before it. We see the Digidestined Digitizing. We see the Digimon. We see the Pokemon. We see the Monsters. We see...FATE. We see Lavos. We see Muu. We see Two worlds spiraling as one, with a golden figure overlooking it. We see a strange golden object in the middle of the screen. We see Ken and Muu's face overlapping his own. We see darkness enshrouding the world. We see a shot of Misty on the beach, then she turns towards the screen, holding her hands out, the picture going into the depths of her blue eyes. We see shots of Ash, Misty, Brock, Ranma, Genki, Duplica, Mike and Leena turning around, flames in the background. We see the Highwind entering the light and Ash collapsing, the brilliant white light encircling the Highwind as the picture goes to the Pokemon Cross logo. Magic Tech Productions...... BKN Network 4Kids and Fox Corporation the creators of Tenchi Muyo and Ranma 1/2 and Squaresoft Incorporated Proudly Presents Pokemon Cross the direct sequel to the series Pokemon 152 - ? 2000 <><><> Episode 9 : Dawn of the New Moon! Lunar Senshi Sanjo! <><><> Home World: 2003 AD - A few weeks before the adventure began.... Professor Isely brushed the dust off of the cover of the ancient leather bound book with the strange six pointed star embossed on the cover. "Perhaps now we can unlock the secrets that we've been searching for answers." "Professor Isley," an aid said, walking into the tent. "The transport car has arrived to take you to Saffron City." "Very well." She brushed a lock of hair from her eyes. "Start loading the artifacts please." "Right away Professor." <><><> Home World: 2003 AD - Present ATE : Pulling And Not Letting Go "Ryoko! Let go of Tenchi-dono!" Ayeka shouted, pulling on one arm of Tenchi. "Aw, but Tenchi likes it when we're together, isn't that right Tenchi?" Ryoko then cuddled up close to the boy who blushed. "Ryoko," he said, sweating. "You leave him alone right this instant!" Ayeka shouted, resuming her tugging on the hapless boy who groaned. "He's mine!" "MINE!" "MINE!" "MINE!" "Everyone, Lunch is ready!" Sasami called from the deck. <><><> ATE : Discovery Washu tapped her lip thoughtfully as she watched the rhythm of the energy fluctuations on the board. "Hmm, what could it be now...." "Miss Washu?" Tenchi knocked at the door. "Sasami sent some lunch for you." "Ah, thank you Tenchi-dono, please, put it on the table next to me." Tenchi did so as he stole a glance at the screen and it's readouts. "So what's all this Miss Washu?" "I'm reading some odd power surges in the Kanto region of Pokemon Island," she replied, grabbing her chopsticks and began to suck down the noodles set before her. "It's most strange really." "Well, Pokemon Island has a lot of powerful Pokemon there. It could just be a really powerful Psychic Type Pokemon having a headache." Tenchi ventured. "No..." Washu said, "the waves aren't the same as Psychic Energies. This needs some close watching. Tell Sasami lunch was great today." "Alright, I'll do that." Tenchi then got up as he walked out the door, leaving Washu to her ponderings. <><><> ATE : Passing On The Torch "Jadeite is dead," Muu said. "Wiseman, you are in charge now." "Yes Master Muu," Wiseman said. "Shall I reconquer Jadeite's section of the earth?" "No," Muu said. "Jadeite's section could only be held by him. Though you may be powerful, you do not have the power to hold two-fourth of the world under your grasp and succeed in maintaining the temporal stranglehold on both pieces at the same time. What you do now is your discretion. Do not fail me Wiseman." "Yes Master Muu." Wiseman faded into the background as Muu turned in his chair. "A quarter of this world not under our control anymore. Are these children really so powerful?" <><><> Sabrina flashed her ID as the man at the front desk let her in. "Welcome to the Pokemon Convention Miss Sabrina." Sabrina smiled as she continued along. The room was bustling with vendors, new Pokeballs for sale, and at the front of the room was a woman with a thick French accent to her voice, lecturing on a set of stone tablets and ancient books that were lit up by three various lamps. Sabrina moved closer to listen to the woman speak, picking up a programme from the nearby woman who passed them out. "Hmmm... Professor Isley." "Why hello Sabrina!" Sabrina turned and smiled. "Hello Erika." Erika was standing behind a booth where a bunch of her perfumes sat. Her girls moved around the back, distributing the perfume samples. Sabrina walked up and smiled. "You seem to be doing well today Erika." "Very much so, it's good income for the Gym." Erika brushed back a lock of her dark black hair and said, "You seem to be here on a whim. What brings you to the Convention? "Mostly on a whim really," Sabrina admitted. "I feel a strange power coming from this area in Saffron. It feels like it's coming from the tomes that stands over there." "Professor Isley's discovery?" Erika shrugged. "I don't really feel anything." Sabrina smiled. "That is because you're not psychic like I am. But no matter. Hey, a new brand?" Erika nodded. "The latest. Sweet Scent." Erika sprayed a bit on Sabrina's wrist as the dark haired girl sniffed it. "Like it?" Sabrina made a pleasing sound. "It's very nice. Fragrant but not overly powerful." Erika giggled. Then, she looked over her shoulder. "You have a visitor Sabrina." "Hello Sabrina." An arm draped itself over her shoulder as Sabrina rolled her eyes. "What brings you here?" "Morty," Sabrina said, turning to face the Ghost Gym Leader from Johto. "Possibly the same thing you're here for." "Not true," Morty thumped his chest. "I came here since a little Ghastly told me you were here." "GHASTLY!" Ghastly appeared right in front of Sabrina who smirked. "Cute," she said, "Have you met my Haunter?" "Haunter?" Morty asked. "I thought you only had a Kadabra." "HAUNTER!" Suddenly, Haunter appeared behind him and gave him a wedgie. Morty yelped as the two girls giggled furiously. "Haunter! Perfect timing!" Sabrina giggled. "Wow, I could sure use a Ghost Type Pokemon like that sooner or later," Erika said, grinning, still giggling merrily. "Ack," Morty adjusted his pants. "Well, I guess I should have been prepared for that. Score one for you." Morty then grinned. "I guess I'll see you later. Whitney's that a way." Erika rolled her eyes as Morty left. "Morty and Gym Leader Girls. What, does he think we're like some kinda forbidden fruit?" Sabrina rolled her eyes as well. "Maybe some time we girls should get together and discuss the men who can sometimes be impossible." "Like that Brock guy traveling with the Ketchum kid?" Erika asked, leaning on the booth's table. "He was kinda cute, but a bit too aggressive for my tastes." Sabrina smirked. "I turned him into a stuffed doll." "Ouch," Erika winced. "At least you turned him back." "Someone speaking about Brock?" The two girls turned to see two of the Johto girls standing there, Whitney, the Gym Leader of Goldenrod City Gym and Jasmine, the Gym Leader of Olivine City Gym. "Lemme guess, you two have encountered Brock too?" Erika asked the pair. "Yeah." Whitney giggled. "He's got some funny antics actually." It's part of his charm I suppose," Jasmine chimed in. "Seems like he's actually generated quite a reputation. Perhaps Joy can keep him in line," Sabrina said. The four shared a giggle as Daisy and her sisters rolled their eyes. "So much fuss about one Gym Leader," Daisy said as they sold off a few more water boosting items to the trainers who were clustered around different booths. "You can't blame them I suppose," Lily said, shrugging. "Like, have any of you even MET this Brock guy before?" Violet chimed in. "Most of the Gym Leaders know about him by reputation, but in the past few years, he was traveling with Misty and Ash around Kanto and Johto." Daisy shrugged as she adjusted her hair a bit. "Do you think I look different in this suit?" she asked her sisters. Her sisters stole a glance at her. "A bit more professional actually," Violet said. She ran her hand through her shorter purple hair. "Does this haircut actually look good on me?" "It does actually," Lily said. "I like having my hair a bit shorter than it used to be." <><><> "So these are the legendary tomes Professor Isley found? They don't look impressive," Richie remarked. "For their age and condition, it is quite an impressive find. From the looks of things, they could be at least ten thousands years old," Tracey added, taking a quick sketch of the tomes. "Hah. I'll be impressed if someone actually is able to read that thing." "You and me, Rich. You and me." <><><> "Where is Pallet Town? I need to reach Professor Oak as soon as possible," Ryoga asked a young trainer who stood in front of the large building. "Professor Oak? Actually he's inside here," the boy pointed indoors. "Really? Thank you." Ryoga had Bulbasaur lead him to the building, all the while earning strange looks at the strange duo like a blind man and the guide dog. "Is he blind?" one trainer asked. "No, I think that's the famous Lost Trainer," another said as Ryoga passed them. "Look, he's letting his Bulbasaur guide him on a straight line." Ryoga sighed. But then, a flash of light caught his eye. Turning towards the source, he saw a rainbow of shimmering air. He felt his hackles go up as he frowned. "This doesn't feel good." Suddenly, creatures started to drop out of the rainbow of lights, roaring angrily. They were without a definite shape, though feminine in nature, with crystals in their foreheads with an upside down black moon within the gemstones itself. Ryoga launched himself at the nearest Droid with a flying kick. The Droid was caught full on the head as it was driven back. "Hey ugly! Come and get me!" The Droid snarled as it and its counterparts started to shoot out crystal spikes from its slightly crystalline body. Ryoga dodged a few while several were knocked out of the air with Bulbasaur's Vine Whip. Ryoga fished out a pair of Pokeballs and expanded them. "Steelix! Golem! Go!" The pair appeared with a cry as Ryoga pointed to the nearest Droid group. "Rock Throw!" The pair started to throw huge boulders at the Droids while Ryoga had his Pigeot and Primape heard the onlookers into the building. "Damn it Ranma, what have you gotten yourself into this time?" Ryoga asked the air as he punched and kicked his way through the press of goons. <><><> "What are those?!" Erika cried, stumbling back from a volley of sharp crystal. Sabrina scowled. "We need to get everyone out of this building!" Daisy stole a glance out of the window. "No good! There's a mob of those goons out there as well!" Just when you need Ash and his friends, they don't even show up," Erika griped. "Wish there was something we could do." "Kadabra!" Sabrina tossed out her Pokeball, the Psychic Pokemon appearing. "Kadabra, Psybeam." "Kadabra!" The Psychic Pokemon started to fire its attack at several goons as Erika grinned. "Gloom! Go!" The Flower Pokemon appeared as it started to fire off its Razor Leafs at the Goons. "Get everyone out of here!" Sabrina ordered the Cerulean Sisters. "We'll hold them off for now!" "I'll help!" Jasmine threw out her Steelix as the large Steel snake Pokemon started to ram into the Droids repeatedly. Sabrina frowned. 'There is too many creatures. Without transforming, we will surely be overwhelmed.' She then ordered her Kadabra to clear a path between the door and the Droids while Erika and Jasmine covered her back. <><><> "Everyone move!" Whitney shouted as her Miltank performed its Rollout attack, knocking the Droids everywhere. She grimaced. "This is nuts!" "HIYA!" A flying body plowed into a Droid who tried to sneak up on the girl. Ryoga righted himself as he grinned. "Need some help?" "Thought you would never ask," Whitney said, grinning widely. The pair directed their Pokemon to attack. No one ever noticed the faint glow on her forehead that briefly revealed itself for a split second. <><><> "Erika!" one of the girls cried out as a Droid cornered her. "Gloom! Razor Leaf attack!" "Gloom Gloom!" The flurry of razor sharp leavescut the Droid to shreds as it collapsed into dust. "Get out of here Danni!" Erika ordered of her friend. "Um, any thoughts?" Jasmine asked as the three of them were backed into a corner. The trios Pokemon were slowly being whittled down as even the crystalline spears were mercilessly pounding Jasmine's mighty Steelix. Sabrina cast a glance at the pair of them. Then, she took a second look. On Erika's forehead was a stylized symbol as with Jasmine's. 'They're Lunars. But I can feel a third power out there....' Sabrina concentrated. 'Whitney. But there are only five more pens. Two of them belong to Erika and Jasmine... three of them to three others.... but Whitney... what is that power I'm feeling from her... "Hey Sabrina!" Erika screeched. "They're getting a bit close here!" Sabrina pulled the pens from her pocket and then shoved them into their hands. "Use em!" She then lifted her own pen skyward. "Charon Armor Make Up!" A flurry of light and Charon gathered a ball of dark psychic energy in her hands. "Psychic Impulse!" She blasted the advancing Droids back into a nearby stand. "Sabrina?" Jasmine asked, shocked. "Use the pens!" Charon shouted, taking on a few more Droids. Erika lifted her pen skyward as words came to her mind. "Callisto Armor Make Up!" A flash of light and Sailor Callisto stood there. Her seifuku was trimmed with a deep green and pink much like the original Jupiter, but with the same armor type of fuku Charon sported. She also wore the metallic green boots with the delicate lacings on the front. She grasped the air as she spun around and pointed a hand towards them. "Meteor Shower!" A huge magical meteor suddenly blasted down to the earth, destroying a good hunk of the convention center and a troupe of Droids. "Wow, cool." "Triton Armor Make Up!" Jasmine was then clad in a metallic silver and ice blue outfit that shone brightly in the light. Instead of the blue boots that would had matched the original Mercury, Jasmine had a pair of high heels with a metallic sheen to it. She raised a hand as a spear of liquid formed above it. "Aqua Spear!" The spear raced forwards, cutting right through the Droids who keened shrilly before collapsing into a pile of dust. "Awesome!" "Um... there's more coming," Callisto pointed out as a new ripple in the air revealed even more featureless yet feminine shaped Droids coming out of thin air. <><><> "Hey, there's something on the sensors." The others gathered around Duplica who brought it up on the screen. Kane cleared his throat. "A Dynamic Quantum Rift is being opened repeatedly in the location known as Saffron City." In other words, a wormhole," Genki surmised. "But why there?" "It must be an attack," Brock said, frowning. "Let's go." Kane nodded as he turned and blasted towards the city. After reaching it, Kane turned his sensors on the city and said, "Large groups of highly powerful creatures, inconsistent with unknown power source." "On Screen," Ash ordered. On the screen, the Droids were tearing through the city, most of the battles with Trainers. Ash scowled. "We've got company." Genki nodded. "There are four major areas where the fighting is going on, Saffron Park, the Convention Center, Sylph Co and the Saffron Gym. We should take one place each to help the others out." "Weapons and Pokemon only," Ash ordered. "If we Digitize, we'll be too large and unwieldy to take on the smaller foot soldiers." "Right. I'll take the Con. Ash, take the Gym. Genki, take Sylph and Duplica, take the Park." Brock ordered. "Not a problem," Genki said, cracking his knuckles. "I'd better Digivolve to help out," Pikachu added. A pillar of light enshrouded him briefly. "Pikachu Digivolve to... Pikamon! Pikamon Digivolve to... Leomon!" The two meter tall Lion Digimon turned to Kane. "I will work my way through the city helping the random Trainers." "Be careful everyone," Kane said, dropping them all off with the Transporters. <><><> "Lightning Barrage!" Duplica scarred the park and the Droids around her with a blast of Lightning from the heavens. She then turned and slashed a few Droids through the middle. "Get moving kids!" she called to the Trainers who nodded and ran away. "Ditto! Transform!" With a squeak, Ditto transformed into an exact copy of his Trainer with the same sharp katana she held. The pair started to slice through the ranks. "This is kinda fun," Duplica chortled. <><><> "You missed. Boot to the head." Genki kicked the Droid in the head, grinning. He then landed and then pointed a hand at them. "Gravity Bomb." A huge ball of gravity grew and blasted forth, knocking the crowd of Droids into the air. "Strike! And the crowd goes wild!" Genki did a little dance as he kicked another Droid smoothly in the head. <><><> SLASH! "Droid, meet Mr. Swallow," Ash quipped as the Droids fell into dust. "It kinda gets pathetically easy at times." A low groaning behind him made him turned and grin as he charged his swallow with light. His feet flared with golden light as he charged with incredible speed, slashing at the Droids who shot spears at him. "Dash and Slash!" He flashed past them, skidding to a halt. Then, the Droids exploded into dust. <><><> "Fist Of The Beast King!" The lion head shaped attack destroyed a group of Droids who were hassling a group of children. "You had best get out of here quickly," he said to the kids. Then he turned, bared his fangs and said, "C'mon, give me your best shot." He drew his sword and barreled into the attackers quickly and efficiently like a seasoned warrior. <><><> "Busaitenketsu!" Ryoga jabbed a finger into the ground, a explosion of earth forcing the Droids backwards. He then grabbed Whitney and leapt away. "This is getting nuts! Even Shadowloo didn't have this many goons," he grimaced. "Any ideas?" Whitney asked as he set her down and she called back her Pokemon who were extremely fatigued from the fighting. "None whatsoever." Ryoga grimaced again. "I wish I hadn't started taking my medication, or I could pull off a good Shi Shi Hokodan." The pair backed up to the doors of the complex which suddenly burst open to reveal the three senshi behind it. "Cripes," Charon grumbled. "More of em." "AHAHAHAHAHAHA!" A loud and rather annoying voice then rang through the sky. "How do you like our Droid armies?" "Show yourself!" Callisto shouted. The figure appeared. He was dressed in dark black robes with eldritch script on the trim, burning red eyes and a stunning similarity to Gosenkugi, down to the pale rings under his eyes. "I am Mervin! A powerful sorcerer for the Wiseman!" "Mervin?" Triton snickered. "Your name is Mervin?" The man looked embarrassed as the whole group, Droids and all started to guffaw loudly. "Shut up, shut UP!" he shouted angrily. "Ah.... okay... Mervin," Ryoga said with a grin as everyone descended into laughter once again. Mervin growled, started to weave a spell that would utterly stop the laughing, but a heavy hammer derailed that train of thought. Brock stood over him, his foot planted in his back while his hammer rested in his grip easily. He looked like a hunter who had just bagged a powerful prey. "Ladies and Gentlemen, Brock is in the house." "Nice timing," Ryoga said, nodding. Brock then was suddenly at the Lunars side, holding out a Vileplume. "A token, for the lovely women who's dashing beauty and poise have captivated my heart." The Senshi backed up a bit before a hand reached up and yanked the elder man away. "Down Romeo," Ash said, his expression matching Misty's. "I thought you were on my side!" Brock whined as Ash dragged him away from the Lunar Senshi. "I am. I just have to fill in for Misty while she's gone." "Hey guys!" Richie and Tracy then came running up towards them from a remote part of the compound. "Richie! Tracy!" Ash greeted. "What brings you guys here?" "We were looking over the Tomes Professor Isley had found when those golem thingies attacked," Richie said. "What are you doing here without Misty?" Ash and Leomon chuckled as they put their hands behind their heads. "Well, it's nothing much really, but we're on a new mission." Tracy nodded. "This the new team?" he asked, looking over the others. "That's what, half the group from before?" "Not really," Brock said, "half of our group is back in Another World, somewhere in Time." "Another World?" Richie chuckled. "Boy you guys sure have a lot to fill us in on." "Is Ranma with the other group?" Ryoga asked. "Yeah," Duplica said. "Oh, I haven't introduced myself. I'm Duplica, from the House of Imite, and this is Ditto, my pokemon." She motioned to the other Duplica beside her who made a cheerful "Ditto" sound. "Pleased to meet you." Tracy and Richie exchanged handshakes with her. "So Genki, it looks like you've joined our ranks as well." "Yeah, kinda," Genki admitted. "Hey, um, don't wanna be a bother and all, but laughing boy is starting to get up." Brock jabbed a thumb at the man who was starting to stir from his cranial impact. "Hmm... I'm not too keen on killing him.... yet," Ash said, fingering the blade on his weapon. "Lets beat him senseless and send him back to Another World." A chorus of cracking knuckles were heard as the man paled. "Wait a second! There's supposed to be a dramatic showdown! Not Dogpile on the Sorcerer!" "Dogpile on the Sorcerer. Sounds good to me," Leomon said, grinning menacingly as the group advanced on him. He barely teleported away alive. <><><> "So, what do we do with all these Droids?" Ryoga asked, jabbing a thumb at the female Droids who were sitting around, eating, drinking, playing cards and growing crystalline hair for their companions to style. "They've proven to be more than just mindless and faceless minions." "I don't know, I'm not a genius," Whitney retorted as the small group of Ash, Brock, Duplica, Genki, Richie, Tracy, Ryoga and Whitney walked through the ranks of Droids. "Well, I hear some of the researchers need a few good people to help," Brock suggested. "We've seen how loyal they are, and I'm sure with Professor Oak's help we can get enough leverage to employ them soon enough." "You sure that's a good idea?" Whitney asked. "These things were just tearing up the area a few minutes ago." "We're not all mindless," one of the nearby droids sniffed haughtily. "we were just following orders. And there's no hard feelings on you killing a few of us." "Aheh, sorry about that," Ash said, embarrassed. "Like what's with your hair?" Daisy asked, working on the crystalline hair of one of the droids. "It's like all hard and stuff." "I need to get some conditioner sooner or later," the droid admitted. "Well, it looks like girls are the same wherever you go," Richie added, earning a passing look from the pair in the group. "Yeah... hey, where did those girls in the fuku's go?" "Girls in the fuku's? You mean those armored girls? They were beautiful." Brock went into his dreamland mode as the group sighed. <><><> ATE : Recordings "Probes 1 and 2 are activated." the computer droned. "Good, teleport to these coordinates. I got to see what going on." Washu typed a flurry of commands. "Probes teleported to the Saffron Area of the Pokemon Islands. Displaying Visual now." "Now, what is it I'm detecting over.." Washu said to herself. "Warning, dimensional anomaly detected. Probes entering anomaly." "Ohhh... and anomaly. Record all data from it." "Probes have reached new destination. Probes are now sending back visuals." Washu stood in shock as the bright and cheery sight of Saffron city was replaced with a war torn city. "Unbelievable, an alternate timeline?" "Alert, Probe 2 detected a receiving transmission. Accept transmission?" "A transmission? What could this be?" With that Washu activated a few commands and accepted the transmission. "Washu." a familiar voice said. Her voice. "If you're listening to this then you must have discovered our timeline." With that the screens started showing video of Muu and his four generals attacking. "On the year 1999 AD in our world an entity named Muu came into being and brought about devastation in our world. Unfortunately, one of his four generals was a person we thought we hoped we would never he again." With that the screen showed a video of a familiar person. Kagato. "What? That bastard's alive?" "Yes, Kagato is alive, and more powerful. Because of this Tenchi, Ryoko, and Ayeka were defeated. I and the others escaped, but those three were never heard from again." the transmission continued. "He... defeated Tenchi?" "As for the world you see before you, it is a total war zone. And if your wondering, no, the Empire of Jurai couldn't help us. They and the Galaxy Police have their hands full with a massive prison break. Many super-class criminals are on the loose, causing havoc." "It can't be happening. How can it happen?" "Kagato is only just the minor problem. Even if we defeated Kagato, there's still Muu to deal with. As far as I can see, all this can have more severe repercussions to both our worlds than the KAIN incident. For the sake of your world and mine, you must send aid." With that the transmission ended. Washu could only sit and stare. Kagato, alive? An Earth devastated and the Masaki clan defeated? How can this be, she asked to herself, why? "It's because Washu, that world has been denied a few heroes. Heroes who if they were alive, could stand up to the might of Muu." a disembodied voice. "Who in the name of?" Washu turned to face an elderly man, no spirit, as it was only a corporeal body. "Who are you and where did you come from?" "I am Roudy Gabriev, Washu-chan, and I have come to explain what you just saw." <><><> ATE: Catching Up on Things "So, there are dark storms over Jusenkyo?" Professor Oak asked. "Not just any storms. Black lightning accompanied by loud wails of a girl. Sounds silly I know. But they happened." Ryoga explained. "I see. So why tell me?" "Well, I wanted to tell Cologne immediately, but I don't intend to go back to Japan immediately..." Ryoga began. "Of course... with that sense of direction of yours..." Ash added but was stopped by Brock. "Anyway, with my sense of direction, I ended up here, and since you know Cologne, well... I thought I tell you so you can tell her." Ryoga finished. "Why don't you just call her up at the Nekohaten? Didn't you realize you can just use the phone and call her?" "Err.... heh heh... didn't think of that. But I doubt I would be able to find a phone anyway," Ryoga answered. The group just rolled their eyes. Seeking to change the subject, Professor Oak turned to Ash. "Enough of this. Ash, you haven't told us what's going on with you guys now. What's this Another World thing I've been hearing?" After a long and tedious explanation with the random gap filled in, Professor Oak nodded, hummed and said, "I think that this is leading up to something really big." "No kidding," Ash deadpanned. "Sounds even bigger than what happened at Juuban 4 years ago. Heck, even bigger than the Street Fighter and Shadowloo incident a few years back," Ryoga noted. "What I mean is, with the appearance of Another World, coupled with the recent events on this world, it's no wonder that the barriers between both worlds are starting to weaken. Tell me, what were some of the differences in that world?" "Besides monsters overrunning the world, certain very IMPORTANT people being dead and PEOPLE USING MAGIC ON A DAILY BASIS NOT SPECIFIC ENOUGH FOR YOU?" Brock exclaimed. Professor Oak eyed him and motioned forwards. Brock leaned in, curiously, only to get a smack on the side of the head with two fingers. It made him wince and rub his cheek. "That is not specific enough," Oak said, scowling. "Oow, you're starting to sound like Uncle," Brock said, rubbing his face. "You hit like him too." "Who's Uncle?" Ryoga asked curiously. "He's my Uncle in San Fran," Brock said. "He's Chinese actually, on my mothers side. I'll tell you about him later." "In any case, we will notify your parents and tell them about the current situation. No sense keeping them in the dark." Oak got up, leaving the group sitting in silence. "I need to find the bathroom," Ryoga said, standing up and walking out, his Bulbasaur in the lead. <><><> ATE : Filling In The Gaps "So that's about the size of it," Sabrina said. The other three girls just sat in front of her, blinking rapidly a few times. "So the whole gist of it is that we're reincarnated warriors of love and justice who're supposed to perform really silly speaches like the original senshi, and throw around attacks that look REALLY cute like?" Jasmine said. Sabrina sweatdropped. "Um... you could say that," she said, rubbing the back of her head embarrased. After all, she didn't want to become Sailor Charon just to say those silly speeches. "Oi vey," Erika said, slapping her forehead. "But you said there's only six transformation pens and the three of you have your own pens. And Sabrina, you said I don't have a pen." Sabrina nodded. "It's still up in the air on what you have exactly. But I suppose it won't make any difference if you decide to come along with us." "No, I feel responsible," Whitney said, her expression determined. "I'll come along and help." "Perfect. But we need a guide to Tokyo, where I can feel the new Senshi in residence," Sabrina said. "Hmm... Ryoga is from Tokyo," Whitney said. "Ryoga?!" Erika said, aghast. "It took him five days to get out of my flower shop and two more to find the challenge area! There's no WAY we can find our way to Japan for more than a month if we follow him!" "There's not much of a choice really," Jasmine said. "We need to find the other Lunars before something like this happens again." The four girls nodded as Whitney stood up. "I'll go and find Ryoga and bring him here." Just then, Ryoga came walking into the room, looking lost. "Um, where's the washroom?" "Oh Ryoga! Just in time!" Whitney dragged him over to the girls. "We have a favor to ask you." Ryoga shrugged. "As long as you point me in the direction of the men's washroom first." "Behind you," Jasmine said. "Thanks. Now what was it you wanted to ask me?" "We need a guide to Tokyo," Sabrina said. "Since you're from that area, could you lead us to Nerima?" "Sure, it'll take a while, but we'll get there eventually. Besides, I'm headed there anyway. I don't mind taking a group of cute girls with me." Ryoga answered, blushing. 'Sure hope I don't get a nosebleed.' The group of female Gym Leaders blushed. "Good. Um, Erika, can you lead him to the washroom?" Sabrina asked of the other girl. "No problem." She took Ryoga's hand and lead him away as Jasmine sighed. "Now we need to find the other holders of these pens. And hopefully we can find out what we need to do." <><><> ATE : No Time To Relax Ranma walked out of the tent they had purchaced from Mogou, stretching and yawning loudly. "Wow, what a day." He sighed, scratching the back of his head. "Finally awake?" Misty asked as warmed her hands over the campfire she had built. "Yeah." Ranma looked around. "I can't believe we're camping in the middle of Crystal Tokyo. Where's Leena and Mike?" "Out Moogle hunting," Misty said. "They have that letter to deliver to the little guy." Ranma sat down, running his hands through his hair. "I don't know if I should continue on this trip Misty." Misty looked at him. "Ranma...." "I mean it Misty, things have gotten really weird as of late. Magic, weird dreams, it's all just really weird. Not only that my powers..." Ranma lapsed into silence as the red head nodded as she added some more twigs to the fire. <><><> ATE : Chronograph "A letter from Kupo? Thanks!" Atla read over the letter and smiled. "I'm glad that Kupo is alright. Thanks for delivering the letter, Kupo! I give you this." Atla handed the pair a small piece of a strange stone object. "What's this?" Mike asked. "It's a Chronograph, Kupo," Atla said. "Every time you deliver a letter to someone, you get one of these. All pieces scattered around time and space to hide ultimate treasure." "Really? Well then, thanks for the Chronograph Piece," Leena said. "Oh, I have a favor to ask! Can you deliver a letter to Mogrita?" "Sure," the pair chorused. "Kupo! Thanks a lot!" <><><> ATE : Letter of Mission Ranma picked up the stone that had appeared from nowhere, unwrapping the piece of paper from the stone itself. He then frowned. "Now that was quite vague." "What was that?" Mike asked curiously. "It's just a letter saying to head to 6000 BC if we want to repair the Epoch's dimensional jumper. Also it's telling us the location of the Epoch. Hmmm... it's must have ended up here somehow." "I hate Time Travel," the quartet groaned as they headed towards to the Epoch with the given directions. <><><> ATE : Time Gates Sailor Pluto smiled as the time machine flew out into the night. As least she kept Ranma's team from meeting their future selves, and the Gabrievs of course. That boy had to learn for himself his destiny. "Oh Settie-chan I see you sent Ranma off, ne?" a certain annoying voice said. Pluto turned to face... him. "Well of course... Xellos. I do have obligations." "Including just shoving him back to the Epoch and send them to the Silver Millennium era without explanation? Yare yare. You didn't even say who took the Epoch for a joyride." "Well, they didn't ask, and after all, the Guardian of Time still has clout. Besides, you know what has to be done." "Well, let me jsut say I still have more clout and manipulation experience than you, Settie-chan." "Oh be quiet Xellos, or I'll tell Filia what you've been doing." Xellos paled. "Heh heh.. heh heh... I guess I'll be going now.... Settie-chan." With that Xellos phased out. Pluto sighed. That Xellos. Still calling her by that silly 8000 year old nickname of hers. <><><> End Episode 9 : To Be Continued <><><> (Ending Credits : Chrono Cross - Magical Dreamers : Wind, Stars and Waves) A shot of a person playing a guitar as the credits roll beside him, a trail of footprints running down the black background. (Shot of a beach, footprints in the sand. Ash and Misty walking down the path.) Directed by Shaun Garin and WarChild Writers : Shaun Garin and WarChild. (A shot of Genki and Mocchi playing. Duplica and Mike having tea.) Music Provided by : Squaresoft, Fox Kids and Kids WB (A shot of Misty, hair waving in the wind.) Concept created by : Shaun and WarChild (A close up of her face, a tear flying off into the distance.) Ranma 1/2 belongs to Rumiko Takahashi Tenchi Muyo! belongs to Masaki Kajishima (A shot of the night sky as Ash smiles up, a finger upraised. The six Lunar Senshi look up into the sky from atop a hill.) Pokemon belongs to WB. Digimon belongs to Fox. Monster Rancher belongs to BKN Network. All other characters elements, etc, belong to their respective owners. (A slow shot of all eight Digidestined and Lunar Senshi, panning from left to right.) The authors would like to thank Squaresoft for creating Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross. (A shot of the Digidestined walking across the beach. A shot of Mike and Duplica sitting on a hilltop, facing out into the sunset.) (C) Shaun Garin and WarChild 2000-2001 (Everyone sticks their fingers out in a Vee pose) The player is revealed to be Ranma who's guitar playing slowly fades out. (Fade out.) (A Magic Tech Production. A Shaun Garin and WarChild Story.) Next time on Pokemon Cross: The Silver Millennium, the legendary era where the original incarnations of the Sailor Senshi came from. Just wonder what Ranma and company will do there? All this and more on the next episode of Pokemon Cross.