Star Ocean ½

Voice of Akane Tendo: What's this? Shampoo has gone missing. And who's this new guy with the blue hair? Has he really done something awful to Shampoo? Find out on the next episode of Star Ocean ½: Shampoo, Rinse, Repeat. (Na Na Naaa)

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Disclaimer and stuff: I don't own Star Ocean nor do I own Ranma ½. Would be nice but it's not so.

I thought it would be fun to mix one of my favorite games with one of my favorite animes. So…I did just that. If you don't know the anime, then this won't make much sense.

Episode 1: Shampoo, Rinse, Repeat.

It was a quiet day aboard Federation Station #5.2, A.K.A Moonbase II. The newly remolded facility was mostly deserted, waiting for its christening scheduled for the following week.

Fayt shook his head to the side, his blue hair swaying from his forehead. "Hum, Peppita? You know I'm scheduled to leave soon."

"Yeah, I know. You really shouldn't leave before seeing our act," she whined. "You're going to miss the astonishing Rossettis at our biggest show ever."

"I wish I could stay." He ran his fingers through his hair. "Cliff's got to get back to Klaus and I promised to go."

The young girl shook her head and smile. "Oh well. At least you agreed to help me with my trick before you go."

Fayt examined the box. It was big enough for only one occupant. The front sported a double door. Painted across it, in bold letters, was PEPPITA'S BOX. On the small roof was a yellow orb he hadn't noticed when she first showed him the box yesterday.

"Where did that come from?" Fayt asked pointing to the orb.

"Oh, I found that during our travels. It gives the box a mystic appearance huh?"

"I guess. So, I just step inside and what? Poof! Disappear?"

Peppita nodded. "Yup, that's it. Now go on in."

Fayt signed as he pulled the doors open. He stepped inside and let the doors swing shut behind him. He heard Peppita engage the clasp that locked the doors to 'Provide no escape.'

Man, sure is dark in here, Fayt though. Just then a light illuminated from the square ceiling. Looking up, he was forced to cover his eyes as the mysterious light grew. He heard Peppita yell something from the outside. He could feel a vibration. It seemed like Peppita was trying to break down the doors.

Then… "What the…"

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Cologne sat at the table in the small room adjoined to the cafe. She presented the package to Shampoo who sat across from her.

"It's said to have ancient powers." Cologne talked as Shampoo unwrapped the small orb.

"What does Shampoo do with shinny crystal ball?"

"That I don't know."

Shampoo rolled the orb from one hand to the other, and then back. She held it up and looked into it like it was a crystal ball, waiting to reveal the future. It was semi-transparent with a faint yellow color. "Soon, Ranma come running to Shampoo, yes?"

"This orb is said to bring about change. There is another orb identical to this. It is said that if two people posses the orbs, then they will become bound to each other. The orbs will transfer them to one another and they will have an unbreakable bond." Cologne sat back. "We must find the other orb."

Shampoo nodded. She gripped the orb. "Shampoo will find other…What?" The orb started to radiate a yellow glow. The glow grew, forcing Cologne to shield her eyes. When the light was dim enough Cologne blinked as she opened her eyes.

The orb Shampoo had been holding was rocking on the table. On the other side of the table stood a young man. He had blue hair, green eyes, and a very confused look on his face.

"What the…" He looked around. His eyes found Cologne. "Where…am…I?"

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Peppita hadn't planned on the scary light coming from the top of the box. She knew something was wrong. She felt a sudden urge to get Fayt out of there.

"Fayt!" She yelled as she unlocked the clasp. She tugged at the doors but they wouldn't budge. Growing frantic, she stated to bang the innocent wood with her bangles.

Just then the doors gave way. Surprised, Peppita fell back. Coming out of the box, like a bat out of hell, flew a girl. She did a triple summersault and landed gracefully on her feet. Her hair was purple and she wore what looked like an ancient Earth outfit from 'the far east'.

"Aiyah!" The girl exclaimed as she landed. Looking around she spotted Peppita, her large brown eyes gleamed. "Where is Shampoo?"

Peppita stood up and scratched her head. "S…shampoo?"

"Shampoo no like this. You tell Shampoo where this is!"

"Shampoo?"

The older girl was getting frustrated. "You tell Shampoo where this is or Shampoo show you angry side."

Peppita scratched her head again. "Hey, you talk too weird. I like your outfit thought. And your hair! Wow! You would fit right in with us Rossettis."

"Shampoo getting nowhere. Little brat need to answer Shampoo!"

"Oh," Peppita said, finally getting it. She thought the girl was looking for shampoo. "You're Shampoo? That's your name right?" She put her hands behind her back and tilted her head as she looked up at the older girl.

Shampoo nodded. She didn't keep her eyes off the younger girl.

"Well…Hey what'd you do to Fayt?" Peppita lowered her hand to her side and made a fist. "If you hurt him…"

"Shampoo no like little brat girl. AIYAH!" Shampoo rushed Peppita.

Surprised by the older girls attack, Peppita fell back. As her rump hit the floor, Shampoo glided over her head, barely missing her.

-SPLASH-

Peppita stood quickly and turned to face the large barrel of water that was to be used in the clowns act. She didn't see the strange girl anywhere. Just then, something pink and fuzzy shot out of the barrel.

MMEEOOWW

Peppita watched as the pink cat scurried half way across the floor before shaking off.

"OHHHHHHH. Pretty Kitty!" Peppita exclaimed as she started her pursuit of the cat.

GURRRRRRR. The cat only glanced at her chaser before jolting the rest of the way to the door.

About the same time, Cliff rounded the corner. The cat, running too fast, spotted a black blur closing off her exit. In an attempt to get away from the little psycho brat girl, she jumped and sank her claws into her obstacle.

"What the….AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Cliff yelled as the cat landed square on his chest.

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Meanwhile, back at the café…

Cologne pointed her finger at the boy. "Where's my Shampoo?"

"Shampoo?"

Jumping to the table top, Cologne grabbed her cane and whooped the boy on the head. "What have you done to my great grand daughter?"

"Whoa lady that hurt…look…I don't know your great grand daughter…I just…"

"I'm growing impatient. Tell me where is Shampoo?"

Fayt stepped back. His head throbbed. It looked like the old lady wasn't going to hear him out.

He looked frantically around for an escape. To his right was a doorway. A way out.

He dashed for the door. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the old lady coming. In an adrenaline rush, he managed to make his escape.

Next, he found himself in a restaurant. His heart pounded a mile a minute as he rushed across the floor. He swung to dodge the tables. He only knocked over two chairs before he made it to the door.

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Ranma walked down the sidewalk, hands in his pockets. "Man, why does she have to get so angry all the time. I didn't even hurt P-Chan. Akane needs to just cool off once and a while."

His head was down as he walked past the café.

-WHAM-

Ranma was confronted; face first, by the swinging door. Plastered to the wall, he saw a guy with blue hair rush pass him and from the café.

"Oh future son-in-law!" Cologne appeared in front of him perched on her cane. "He did something to Shampoo. You must go after him." She was pointing at the blue haired fend running down the sidewalk Ranma had just come from.

"Huh, Shampoo?"

"Well, go get him."

"Oh, man." Ranma turned and started his pursuit. He didn't want to go against Cologne again. He'd already had a bad day and he didn't need it to get any worst. Besides the fact he would be glad not to have to deal with Shampoo for a while, he needed to find out what this guy had done.

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Voice of Peppita Rossetti: Huh? Oh yeah. First Fayt disappears. Then there's this weird girl who shows up…and a CUTE KITTY. Anyway, what's with this cat? Who is this girl? And where is Fayt? Will I ever get to finish practicing my trick? Answers and more on the next episode of Star Ocean ½: When in Rome, Duck and run for cover! (La la laaa)

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I'm going to go ahead and put up the next episode. I have the 3rd outlined, but I won't put it up unless someone wants to read it.

As always - Enjoy.