Characters:
Ranma Saotome (female when in curse form. When female, can also be known as Ranko)
Genma Saotome (panda when in curse form)
Buki Saotome (buki means weapon in Japanese)
1.1 Akane Tendo
1.2 Kasumi Tendo
1.3 Nabiki Tendo
1.4 Soun Tendo
1.5 Nodoka Saotome
Ukyo Kuonji (Uchan)
Shampoo (cat in curse form)
Mousse (duck in curse form)
1.6 Cologne
Tatewaki Kuno (Usually called Kuno)
Kodachi Kuno (a.k.a. the black rose)
Ryoga Hibiki (black piglet in curse form. When black piglet, also can be known as P-Chan)
Happosai (a.k.a. Happy)
Samurai (alias for when he doesn't want to be recognized)
Other small bit players
Any characters in other dimensions I feel like adding
Signs for actions:
^= Sound with action
!= Sign
Italics=distant voice
=thoughts
-=Mind link
Disclaimer: Ranma1/2 and all characters associated with it are property of Rumiko Takashi.
Disclaimer 2: Nothing is sacred to me in this fanfic. If in can be torn, killed, burned, pillaged, or made fun of I will eventually do it. Also if there exists a subject to add to this fanfic I will eventually get to it. I am a first time writer so I would greatly appreciate any input whether it is good or bad. I will then make the changes I feel are necessary. Finally I am writing this for mainly my benefit to improve as a writer.
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3 WHEN HELL DOESN'T CUT IT: PART 1
4 Chapter 1: Let the Fun Begin
It was an average day at the Tendo Dojo… that is if you could consider Ranma's life normal ^bang^ ^crash^ (plates, boards, and flooring are torn to shreds and the day opens with one Ranma Saotome chasing a p-chan).
Ranma: Get back here you no good… ^pow^
Akane: RANMA WHAT DID I TELL YOU ABOUT PICKING ON P-CHAN.
(In the background the rest of the family is shown eating breakfast at the table)
Nabiki: Is it just me, or does it seem like they start this earlier and earlier each day.
Kasumi: I do wish they would get along. The repairs are becoming so expensive… More rice Mr. Saotome?
Genma: Yes please.
Soun: (crying as usual) If only they would realize how they truly feel inside.
Happosai: Don't you mean how you want them to feel?
Genma & Soun: M…m…m…master you're unusually sympathetic this morning.
Happosai: What was that you ingrates?
Genma: What we meant was you're in a different mood than what's normal.
Happosai: I know, but I have this unshakeable feeling that something is going to happen today
Shadow: You too…
Happosai: When did you get here Cologne?
(everyone at the table turns to look at cologne. Even Akane and Ranma stop arguing)
Shampoo: Nihao Ranma
Cologne: Now Shampoo, this isn't the time for that. Anyway there is a strange air about today; but what could it mean?
Genma: You two are probably just worrying yourselves over nothing…
(Just then a post card hits and sticks into the table.)
Soun: What's this… "You are invited to the Worlds Strongest Fighters championship bouts being held in one week In Tokyo. Due too recommendations by competitors who wish to remain anonymous one Ranma Saotome has been able to skip the elimination round and is moving right into the main fighting. Please bring everyone in your group who wishes to join. They will all be accommodated as well. Signed the International Fighting Association. P.S. All accommodations will be taken care of with no expense to you or any other person with you. You will also find that train tickets will have been paid for when you reach the station along with a guide."
Ranma: I…I…I'm invited.
Nabiki: How strange, who would invite Ranma to a fighting contest? It seems rather silly to me.
Ranma: I'm invited!
Nabiki: What's the big deal about it it's just a contest.
Genma: Don't you know anything? Every fighter and martial artist wants to win this "contest." It's for the best fighters only, and those who win are deemed the strongest in the world.
Soun: And it said he could bring anyone. That settles it I'm in.
Genma: Me too.
Happosai & Cologne: It has been a great deal of time since I really fought against worthy opponents. Count me in.
Akane: Sounds like fun I'm going.
Ryoga: (Just getting back after his hot water bucket treatment) Any chance to beat Ranma is fine by me.
Shampoo: Where Ranma go Shampoo go also.
Ranma: Then it's settled, lets get go…
Mousse: And where shampoo goes I go as well.
Ukyo: Well it would be a good business opportunity; and a good fight never hurt anyone… except my opponents.
Kodachi: If you think I'm leaving Ranma in the care of you then all of you are sorely mistaken.
Kuno: Maybe the pigtailed goddess will be there.
Ranma: HOW THE HELL DID ALL OF YOU GET IN HERE?
Later in the day (after all unwanted guests had left to pack their bags)
Soun: Kasumi did you find someone to take care of the house while we're gone?
Kasumi: There was no need to father. Kuno said that Sanosuke would gladly look after the house.
Akane: More like forced to. Dad what are we going to tell the school?
Soun: Just tell them I'm giving you special training.
Nabiki: As long as everything is paid for you can tell them I'm under special training too.
Happosai: Has anyone seen the rest of my collection?
Soun: Master you're not bringing it. Ranma put me under the orders, that if you want to participate you must leave it here.
Happosai: Why that ingrate! Let's see how he likes it when he can't go due to injuries.
Ranma: Then you can't go either.
Happosai: R…R…Ranma my boy, I was just joking. Can't you tell a joke when you hear one?
Ranma: Yeah well I'm going to finish packing up and the old man and I will be down in a minute.
(Upstairs a moment later with the door shut.)
Genma: Ranma m' boy I've got a bad feeling about this.
Ranma: What do you mean?
Genma: I mean there's only one person we know of with that kind of influence in a fight.
Ranma: I know, it will be good to see him again.
Genma: Are you crazy boy. You do realize if he comes back it will only make our lives more difficult.
Ranma: So what, it'll be worth it.
Genma: I see. If you feel that strongly about it then I can do nothing. But promise me one thing. That you won't fight with your full potential.
Ranma: Sorry I make no promises on the matter.
Genma: Ranma please if not for your own good then for everyone else's.
Ranma: Don't worry I won't fight to my full strength and he won't either.
Genma: Thank you m' boy you don't know how much better that makes me feel. Well let's get down there before someone comes up.
Later that day with Ranma and the gang gathered at the station.
Ukyo: This is going to be a wonderful business opportunity.
Ranma: Just don't forget this is a tournament and your business will have to come second or you can't come for free and you can't participate. Which reminds me, why are the two of you coming? After all it's not free if you don't fight.
Nabiki: I did have money put away for a trip like this. I was going to wait however, since there was only enough for two. Right Kasumii?
Kasumi: You know it would have been better for you to use that money on the dojo for repairs and other things instead of keeping it secret.
Nabiki: You're right I could have. I just didn't want to.
Happosai: Changing to more serious matters, where is our guide?
Cologne: I thought he was supposed to meet us here.
Kuno: I will make the person who makes the great Tatewakei Kuno wait pay.
Kodachi: OH HOHOHOHOHO! Don't be so full of yourself brother dear. With your strength you should be happy your going.
Kuno: What was that oh twisted sister of mine?
Kodachi: You heard me dear brother. You're especially no match for Ranma darling.
Kuno: Why you…
Mousse: Will you two stop fighting and save it for the ring.
Shampoo: Is OK to let them fight cause no one can beat Ranma.
Akane: Oh really… Well I could beat him if I wanted to.
Ukyo: Don't be silly no one can beat Ran-chan.
Mystery Voice: I wouldn't be so sure of that.
Ukyo: Who are you?…You don't have the right to say that.
Mystery voice: Call me Samurai.
Cologne: I take it that's not you're real name.
Samurai: You are correct in that assumption, but for now Samurai will do.
Cologne: And you are talking to us because…
Samurai: Oh please forgive me. I am your guide.
Happosai: And obviously a competitor.
Samurai: Yes.
Happosai: But what's with the cloak and large hat covering your body?
Samurai: This is only so I can go unidentified; I assure you it's not my daily attire.
Happosai: I see but who are you hiding from?
Samurai: I see no reason to discuss my personal life with you.
Happosai: I see. Then no sense waiting around here. Let's go everyone!
Ranma: Like we need you to tell us that.
Conductor: Last call for express train leaving for Tokyo…All aboard.
Samurai: Well that would be us. Please get your belongings and follow me. A car is reserved and we have a long trip ahead of us.
Ranma: Not that long.
Samurai: (While getting on the train) Anything that takes over 20 minutes to get ready for when I'm going to fight is to long for me.
Ranma: Really. I know someone who would say those kinds of phrases.
Samurai: Then why isn't that person here?
Genma: The last time we saw him was when we were still training in China.
Samurai: Well you never know… you might meet him at the tournament.
Happosai: Enough small talk. When do we eat in this joint?
Samurai: Oh of course. The dining car is two cars down.
Genma & Soun: We'll join you master.
Kuno: My this is a strange car.
Everyone then took a long look around the car noticing a hard uncovered yet slightly smooth floor with no windows and a tinted sunroof. For seating there were mats along the sides of the walls and one cot. By the cot there was a medicine cabinet a sink and a telephone that had the word "Emergency" in bright red letters.
Kodachi: Yes I don't think I've seen one quite like this.
Nabiki: Not much in the way of seating is there.
Samurai: Oh I forgot you two were still here. The guest seating for your tickets is at the front of the train.
Nabiki: How would you know…
Samurai: I have my ways.
Nabiki: Well whatever. Let's go Kasumi.
Samurai: Don't worry your bags will be taken care of.
Kasumi: Oh that's very kind of you.
Ryoga: If I didn't know better I'd say this is a training gym.
Samurai: Then I guess you don't know better.
Ryoga: What was that!?
Cologne: Easy child, this is a training gym of sorts.
Ryoga: That still doesn't excuse what he said! C'mon fight me damn it!
Samurai: Save your energy for training. I'll humiliate you in the tournament.
Cologne: Shampoo hold him back.
Shampoo: O.K.
Mousse: He is pretty smug though.
Cologne: And with every right.
Akane: What do you mean?
Cologne: What I mean is, He has a battle aura coming off of him similar to that of Ranma's when he's angry. An untrained eye just can't see it due to the amount of clothing he's wearing.
Akane: WHAT!
Ranma: Interesting.
Akane: What do you mean interesting! He's emitting a battle aura that you only show in a complete rage!!!
Samurai: Yes, well I'm going to rest until we get there. As for the rest of you I suggest eating a little or going through your basic sparring matches so you're not overly drained of energy during the first fights.
Ryoga: Oh are you too good for practicing with us?
Ranma: Shut up Ryoga.
Ryoga: What did you just say!
Ranma: You heard me!?
Ryoga: Why you!
Samurai: Excuse me for interrupting, but to answer your question no I'm not too good to train with you but I have my own special basic form that doesn't require any physical exertion. So until later I bid you all adieu.
Akane & Ryoga: I DON'T LIKE HIM!
End
Authors Notes: For all of you who are upset I didn't put in a fight scene. (I know I had some good opportunities) I have a good reason however secret to you it may be. But don't worry a few upcoming chapters will be loaded with fight scenes. Infact if this continues long enough it will be FULL of fight scenes, I personally am just a stickler for character development first. Also I'd like to thank my proofreaders who gave me valuable input and to reviewers of this who I hope will give me suggestions on making this better. Finally I will say this, I do not want reviews saying what this is comparable to in fan-fics. There are to many to read them all and I certainly don't try to steal from other people's works. I must remind that I am a first time writer and despite this I want to be criticized as if I was a veteran. Going soft will not improve the fan-fic nor make me a better writer. P.S. Any person making a comment in a review without GOOD SUBSTANTIAL supporting evidence or a way to improve the story itself will simply be ignored. (This basically means I don't want to read you should put such and such in because I like it.) Give me a reason to put it in and don't say if I don't you won't read it anymore. If you can't think of a reason simply state that and I will take it as a suggestion and if I feel it's a good one I'll work it in.
Ranma Saotome (female when in curse form. When female, can also be known as Ranko)
Genma Saotome (panda when in curse form)
Buki Saotome (buki means weapon in Japanese)
1.1 Akane Tendo
1.2 Kasumi Tendo
1.3 Nabiki Tendo
1.4 Soun Tendo
1.5 Nodoka Saotome
Ukyo Kuonji (Uchan)
Shampoo (cat in curse form)
Mousse (duck in curse form)
1.6 Cologne
Tatewaki Kuno (Usually called Kuno)
Kodachi Kuno (a.k.a. the black rose)
Ryoga Hibiki (black piglet in curse form. When black piglet, also can be known as P-Chan)
Happosai (a.k.a. Happy)
Samurai (alias for when he doesn't want to be recognized)
Other small bit players
Any characters in other dimensions I feel like adding
Signs for actions:
^= Sound with action
!= Sign
Italics=distant voice
=thoughts
-=Mind link
Disclaimer: Ranma1/2 and all characters associated with it are property of Rumiko Takashi.
Disclaimer 2: Nothing is sacred to me in this fanfic. If in can be torn, killed, burned, pillaged, or made fun of I will eventually do it. Also if there exists a subject to add to this fanfic I will eventually get to it. I am a first time writer so I would greatly appreciate any input whether it is good or bad. I will then make the changes I feel are necessary. Finally I am writing this for mainly my benefit to improve as a writer.
2
3 WHEN HELL DOESN'T CUT IT: PART 1
4 Chapter 1: Let the Fun Begin
It was an average day at the Tendo Dojo… that is if you could consider Ranma's life normal ^bang^ ^crash^ (plates, boards, and flooring are torn to shreds and the day opens with one Ranma Saotome chasing a p-chan).
Ranma: Get back here you no good… ^pow^
Akane: RANMA WHAT DID I TELL YOU ABOUT PICKING ON P-CHAN.
(In the background the rest of the family is shown eating breakfast at the table)
Nabiki: Is it just me, or does it seem like they start this earlier and earlier each day.
Kasumi: I do wish they would get along. The repairs are becoming so expensive… More rice Mr. Saotome?
Genma: Yes please.
Soun: (crying as usual) If only they would realize how they truly feel inside.
Happosai: Don't you mean how you want them to feel?
Genma & Soun: M…m…m…master you're unusually sympathetic this morning.
Happosai: What was that you ingrates?
Genma: What we meant was you're in a different mood than what's normal.
Happosai: I know, but I have this unshakeable feeling that something is going to happen today
Shadow: You too…
Happosai: When did you get here Cologne?
(everyone at the table turns to look at cologne. Even Akane and Ranma stop arguing)
Shampoo: Nihao Ranma
Cologne: Now Shampoo, this isn't the time for that. Anyway there is a strange air about today; but what could it mean?
Genma: You two are probably just worrying yourselves over nothing…
(Just then a post card hits and sticks into the table.)
Soun: What's this… "You are invited to the Worlds Strongest Fighters championship bouts being held in one week In Tokyo. Due too recommendations by competitors who wish to remain anonymous one Ranma Saotome has been able to skip the elimination round and is moving right into the main fighting. Please bring everyone in your group who wishes to join. They will all be accommodated as well. Signed the International Fighting Association. P.S. All accommodations will be taken care of with no expense to you or any other person with you. You will also find that train tickets will have been paid for when you reach the station along with a guide."
Ranma: I…I…I'm invited.
Nabiki: How strange, who would invite Ranma to a fighting contest? It seems rather silly to me.
Ranma: I'm invited!
Nabiki: What's the big deal about it it's just a contest.
Genma: Don't you know anything? Every fighter and martial artist wants to win this "contest." It's for the best fighters only, and those who win are deemed the strongest in the world.
Soun: And it said he could bring anyone. That settles it I'm in.
Genma: Me too.
Happosai & Cologne: It has been a great deal of time since I really fought against worthy opponents. Count me in.
Akane: Sounds like fun I'm going.
Ryoga: (Just getting back after his hot water bucket treatment) Any chance to beat Ranma is fine by me.
Shampoo: Where Ranma go Shampoo go also.
Ranma: Then it's settled, lets get go…
Mousse: And where shampoo goes I go as well.
Ukyo: Well it would be a good business opportunity; and a good fight never hurt anyone… except my opponents.
Kodachi: If you think I'm leaving Ranma in the care of you then all of you are sorely mistaken.
Kuno: Maybe the pigtailed goddess will be there.
Ranma: HOW THE HELL DID ALL OF YOU GET IN HERE?
Later in the day (after all unwanted guests had left to pack their bags)
Soun: Kasumi did you find someone to take care of the house while we're gone?
Kasumi: There was no need to father. Kuno said that Sanosuke would gladly look after the house.
Akane: More like forced to. Dad what are we going to tell the school?
Soun: Just tell them I'm giving you special training.
Nabiki: As long as everything is paid for you can tell them I'm under special training too.
Happosai: Has anyone seen the rest of my collection?
Soun: Master you're not bringing it. Ranma put me under the orders, that if you want to participate you must leave it here.
Happosai: Why that ingrate! Let's see how he likes it when he can't go due to injuries.
Ranma: Then you can't go either.
Happosai: R…R…Ranma my boy, I was just joking. Can't you tell a joke when you hear one?
Ranma: Yeah well I'm going to finish packing up and the old man and I will be down in a minute.
(Upstairs a moment later with the door shut.)
Genma: Ranma m' boy I've got a bad feeling about this.
Ranma: What do you mean?
Genma: I mean there's only one person we know of with that kind of influence in a fight.
Ranma: I know, it will be good to see him again.
Genma: Are you crazy boy. You do realize if he comes back it will only make our lives more difficult.
Ranma: So what, it'll be worth it.
Genma: I see. If you feel that strongly about it then I can do nothing. But promise me one thing. That you won't fight with your full potential.
Ranma: Sorry I make no promises on the matter.
Genma: Ranma please if not for your own good then for everyone else's.
Ranma: Don't worry I won't fight to my full strength and he won't either.
Genma: Thank you m' boy you don't know how much better that makes me feel. Well let's get down there before someone comes up.
Later that day with Ranma and the gang gathered at the station.
Ukyo: This is going to be a wonderful business opportunity.
Ranma: Just don't forget this is a tournament and your business will have to come second or you can't come for free and you can't participate. Which reminds me, why are the two of you coming? After all it's not free if you don't fight.
Nabiki: I did have money put away for a trip like this. I was going to wait however, since there was only enough for two. Right Kasumii?
Kasumi: You know it would have been better for you to use that money on the dojo for repairs and other things instead of keeping it secret.
Nabiki: You're right I could have. I just didn't want to.
Happosai: Changing to more serious matters, where is our guide?
Cologne: I thought he was supposed to meet us here.
Kuno: I will make the person who makes the great Tatewakei Kuno wait pay.
Kodachi: OH HOHOHOHOHO! Don't be so full of yourself brother dear. With your strength you should be happy your going.
Kuno: What was that oh twisted sister of mine?
Kodachi: You heard me dear brother. You're especially no match for Ranma darling.
Kuno: Why you…
Mousse: Will you two stop fighting and save it for the ring.
Shampoo: Is OK to let them fight cause no one can beat Ranma.
Akane: Oh really… Well I could beat him if I wanted to.
Ukyo: Don't be silly no one can beat Ran-chan.
Mystery Voice: I wouldn't be so sure of that.
Ukyo: Who are you?…You don't have the right to say that.
Mystery voice: Call me Samurai.
Cologne: I take it that's not you're real name.
Samurai: You are correct in that assumption, but for now Samurai will do.
Cologne: And you are talking to us because…
Samurai: Oh please forgive me. I am your guide.
Happosai: And obviously a competitor.
Samurai: Yes.
Happosai: But what's with the cloak and large hat covering your body?
Samurai: This is only so I can go unidentified; I assure you it's not my daily attire.
Happosai: I see but who are you hiding from?
Samurai: I see no reason to discuss my personal life with you.
Happosai: I see. Then no sense waiting around here. Let's go everyone!
Ranma: Like we need you to tell us that.
Conductor: Last call for express train leaving for Tokyo…All aboard.
Samurai: Well that would be us. Please get your belongings and follow me. A car is reserved and we have a long trip ahead of us.
Ranma: Not that long.
Samurai: (While getting on the train) Anything that takes over 20 minutes to get ready for when I'm going to fight is to long for me.
Ranma: Really. I know someone who would say those kinds of phrases.
Samurai: Then why isn't that person here?
Genma: The last time we saw him was when we were still training in China.
Samurai: Well you never know… you might meet him at the tournament.
Happosai: Enough small talk. When do we eat in this joint?
Samurai: Oh of course. The dining car is two cars down.
Genma & Soun: We'll join you master.
Kuno: My this is a strange car.
Everyone then took a long look around the car noticing a hard uncovered yet slightly smooth floor with no windows and a tinted sunroof. For seating there were mats along the sides of the walls and one cot. By the cot there was a medicine cabinet a sink and a telephone that had the word "Emergency" in bright red letters.
Kodachi: Yes I don't think I've seen one quite like this.
Nabiki: Not much in the way of seating is there.
Samurai: Oh I forgot you two were still here. The guest seating for your tickets is at the front of the train.
Nabiki: How would you know…
Samurai: I have my ways.
Nabiki: Well whatever. Let's go Kasumi.
Samurai: Don't worry your bags will be taken care of.
Kasumi: Oh that's very kind of you.
Ryoga: If I didn't know better I'd say this is a training gym.
Samurai: Then I guess you don't know better.
Ryoga: What was that!?
Cologne: Easy child, this is a training gym of sorts.
Ryoga: That still doesn't excuse what he said! C'mon fight me damn it!
Samurai: Save your energy for training. I'll humiliate you in the tournament.
Cologne: Shampoo hold him back.
Shampoo: O.K.
Mousse: He is pretty smug though.
Cologne: And with every right.
Akane: What do you mean?
Cologne: What I mean is, He has a battle aura coming off of him similar to that of Ranma's when he's angry. An untrained eye just can't see it due to the amount of clothing he's wearing.
Akane: WHAT!
Ranma: Interesting.
Akane: What do you mean interesting! He's emitting a battle aura that you only show in a complete rage!!!
Samurai: Yes, well I'm going to rest until we get there. As for the rest of you I suggest eating a little or going through your basic sparring matches so you're not overly drained of energy during the first fights.
Ryoga: Oh are you too good for practicing with us?
Ranma: Shut up Ryoga.
Ryoga: What did you just say!
Ranma: You heard me!?
Ryoga: Why you!
Samurai: Excuse me for interrupting, but to answer your question no I'm not too good to train with you but I have my own special basic form that doesn't require any physical exertion. So until later I bid you all adieu.
Akane & Ryoga: I DON'T LIKE HIM!
End
Authors Notes: For all of you who are upset I didn't put in a fight scene. (I know I had some good opportunities) I have a good reason however secret to you it may be. But don't worry a few upcoming chapters will be loaded with fight scenes. Infact if this continues long enough it will be FULL of fight scenes, I personally am just a stickler for character development first. Also I'd like to thank my proofreaders who gave me valuable input and to reviewers of this who I hope will give me suggestions on making this better. Finally I will say this, I do not want reviews saying what this is comparable to in fan-fics. There are to many to read them all and I certainly don't try to steal from other people's works. I must remind that I am a first time writer and despite this I want to be criticized as if I was a veteran. Going soft will not improve the fan-fic nor make me a better writer. P.S. Any person making a comment in a review without GOOD SUBSTANTIAL supporting evidence or a way to improve the story itself will simply be ignored. (This basically means I don't want to read you should put such and such in because I like it.) Give me a reason to put it in and don't say if I don't you won't read it anymore. If you can't think of a reason simply state that and I will take it as a suggestion and if I feel it's a good one I'll work it in.