TRTSS32: The War between Chaos and Order! – By DSWynne
Disclaimer: R ½, SM, ST and other genres belong to their respective owners.
Note: This is a multi-genre story.
Special Note: This story takes place somewhere in present time.
Part 1
It is said that the Universe is designed not as a random collection of variables and gases, but is based upon an intricate, dynamic system of checks-and-balances that keeps it functioning. In the Universes' natural state, there is "The Wyld", or raw chaos. When things settle down, a force known as "The Weaver", steps in to make things complex, such as biological life-form or natural law. But eventually, like all things, nothing last forever, as both nature and nurture breaks down within the grasp of "The Wyrm", the Universal aspect of balance that either brings about destruction or kismet. This is what cosmologist would describe as "divine providence", because the Triat, as it is understood, is an immaterial concept, not a material one, although it has a place in creating a dynamic, complex system of Universal governance.
Since Creation, and perhaps before, these cosmic forces were equal partners in maintaining the integrity of the Universe. However, as this cycle of birth, life and death occurred on a continual basis, what was just a complex system became sentient complex system, as evident when the Weaver, not wanting to suffer the cosmic cycle, began to pattern itself across the Universe for dominance, hence the creation of the Lords of Order. This, in turn, made the Wyld mad, and the Wyrm madder, hence the creation of the Lords of Chaos and Oblivion respectively. They would serve as a "pressure release valve" of sorts for cosmos, as a war for dominance within the Triat, both "hot" and "cold", brewed. In fact, the latest skirmish was about to take place…
It was an ordinary evening in Nekomi, located in Chiba Prefecture, although a certain princess and her knight weren't so ordinary.
"I love you Ranma Saotome," Usagi Tsukino cooed, as she cuddled with her husband.
"Ditto," replied Ranma, as he embraced his wife.
Meanwhile, Usagi's co-wife, Akane Tendo, looks on with disgust.
"You two disgust me," Akane replied.
"What's your problem now?" Ranma said with annoyance.
"Look, I agree to this…ménage trios because I didn't want to be seen as prudish."
"And I helped," Usagi said, as she spoke in a deep Southern accent, which was her way of imitating an American chicken batter commercial.
"Um, yeah," Akane said, as she sweated a little. She always thought that her co-wife was a bit strange…
"Anyway, I bet you two have never had a fight, let alone a disagreement."
"Actually, we have had many disagreements," Ranma said. "In fact, we actually engaged in open warfare.
"Since when?"
"Well, whenever I get a personality shift," Usagi said, as she turns towards Ranma. "Sometimes, it's when we're caught up in the usual 'plots within plots' nonsense."
"Usually because of YOU," Ranma said with a smirk.
"ANY-way, the best thing about our fights is the make-up sex," Usagi said with a contented sigh.
"That really sounds…dysfunctional," Akane said.
"Hey, whatever works, girlfriend."
"Look, we better finish up, so we can ALL get some sleep," Ranma said.
"Fine," Akane said with resignation. "Let's go and get this over with."
"Good," Usagi said. "Now, let me introduce you to the wonderful world of 'Inujutsu'."
"What's that?" Akane asked.
"It's…a martial arts technique for women," Ranma said, as he wasn't sure if Usagi teaching Akane 'sex-craft' was a good idea or not, even if there was a martial aspect to it…
"Oh, well, why didn't you say so?" Akane said, as her ears perked up. "I like learning new martial arts techniques."
"If you say so," Usagi said. "HOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHO-!"
Both Ranma and Akane looked at Usagi as if she lost her mind.
"…"
"Ah-hum," Usagi said, as she coughed to hide her embarrassment. "Sorry about that. It's a force of habit…"
Meanwhile, someplace beyond space and time…
"I don't you to harm my future husband!" said the goddess Tsunami of Jurai, who was one of the Chosun.
"Tsuna-chan, you should relax," said Tokimi to her sister, who wore a mischievous grin. "First of all, the Lords of Chaos has decided to test my theory that Ranma is worthy of promotion to our level, when it is time to create a new 'Choushin'. And secondly, the Lords of Order will grant you authorization to use one of their own to facilitate the test."
"A test that you had a hand in causing, I bet!"
"Tsunami, you should have more faith in Ranma's abilities to overcome any obstacle thrown his way," Washu said. "He's done things to achieve that are legendary, even now."
"I…guess so," Tsunami said with a sigh. "It's just that I don't Ranma to die, or do something that will cause him to be stuck in his girl form."
"Like that would stop him from wooing maidens," Washuu scoffed.
"Well, again, you do have the right to choose an opponent amongst the Lords of Order for Ranma to face," Tokimi said.
"Any opponent?" Tsunami asked.
"Yep."
"Then…I choose HER," Tsunami said, as she pointed to a certain Dumpling-headed Moon Princess.
"Her?" Washu asked. "What did she ever do to you?"
"Nothing, but she's harmless. It'll be quick."
"I suppose you're right," Tokimi said. "And, it'll make great cocktail conversations in the end."
"Then, it's settled," Washu said, as she produces a bowl of popcorn out of thin air. "Man, I can't wait for the fireworks to begin…"
The next day…
"I thought Usagi was supposed to be here now?" Minako Aino said, as she waited around the grounds of the Cherry Hill Temple (aka the Hikawa Shrine) with her fellow 'Inner Scouts'.
"She should be," Ami Mizuno said, as she looked at h.
"Does anyone know why Usagi called a 'senshi' meeting?" Makoto Kino asked.
"Beats me," Minako said.
"Well, she better get here SOON," Rei Hino said, as she continued to sweep the floor of the courtyard that was the Hikawa Shrine. "I'm not in the mood for nonsense today…"
"It must be that 'time of the month'," Makoto said.
"I don't think Martians have menstrual cycles," Ami mused. "At least, I don't know the equivalent…"
"Hey, there's white bunny rabbit," said Artemis, as the creature hops a bit towards the group.
"Poor thing," Luna said. "I wonder if it's lost…"
Just then, a Crescent moon mark appears on its forehead.
"Eh?" Makoto said, as she steps closer to the rabbit. "I didn't know there were other survivors from Mus-"
Just then, the rabbit morphs into a nude Usagi.
"Hey, guys," Usagi said, as she shivered a bit. "Um, do guys have any clothes?"
Everyone just simply stared at their "fearless leader".
"…"
A short time later…
"What the hell are you running around like that?" Rei yelled.
"I got stuck doing something in 'The Red' with Ranma this morning," Usagi said, as she pulled at the clothes Rei lent her.
"What is that?" Makoto asked.
"Isn't the Red an extra-dimensional energy field that governs living things?" Ami asked.
"Yes," Usagi said. "More to the point, the Red is the morphogenic field that makes animal life—sentient and non-sentient alike—possible on any given field. The Green is a similar field that governs plants."
"So, what do you have to do with that…Red?" Makoto asked.
"Well, Ranma and I got sucked into that field, and had to exist as our animal totem—me as a rabbit and him as a cat—for years."
"Years?" Rei asked. KmREzrzU
"Yeah. Such dimensions can be timeless, where the days run into nights and vice versa. It can be a bit disorienting at times."
Pause.
"So, that's why I was late, guys."
"Well, the next time something like that happens, let us know," Luna said.
"Yeah, we worry about you going off on these misadventures of yours sometimes," Artemis said.
"By the way, is Ranma okay?" Minako asked out of concern for her 'husband'."
"He's…recovering, from his experience," Usagi said, as she formed a big sweat drop on the back of her head. "But, I'm sure he'll be fine…"
"You know, I don't mind cuddling with Ranma and all, but THIS…IS…REDICULOUS!" Akane yelled, as Ranko-neko purred contently on her lap. Ranma had become a classic 'cat-girl' for some reason…
"Maybe he'll snap out of it?" Ukyo offered. She had come over to visit Ranma and Akane that day, when Ranko-neko appeared.
"I hope you're right, Ukyo," Akane said with a sigh. "But Ranma will have a lot of explaining to do when he snaps out of…this."
'Heh,' Ranma-onna thought to herself, as she continued to pretend to be napping by feigning insanity. The last thing she wanted was to explain where she ended up that morning, after she and Usagi went out for their morning walk.
'All I have to do is ride it out…'
Later that day…
"Really, Ranma," Akane said, as she and Ranma sparred for a bit. "I really wish you didn't go on these adventures of yours."
"Can't be helped," Ranma replied, as he ducked a kick to head. "Sometimes, I get roped into these things, simply because of who I am."
"You mean, you being a womanizing, egotistical jerk have something to do with you getting into trouble?" Akane said sarcastically.
"Very funny, Akane," Ranma said, as he threw a punch that Akane would side-step. "You and I both know that I'm a magnet for trouble, regardless of what I do. Also, as a 'superhero', either as 'Ronin', 'Doctor Ranma' or 'Wonder Woman' or some other moniker, I have to confront trouble."
"I suppose you're right," Akane said. "I just want to have a nice, normal life, in a world where Rin and Kenma can grow up in a normal environment."
"Well, I hope so, too," Ranma said. "I hope so, too-"
Suddenly, a lightning bolt from out of nowhere struck Ranma.
"Arrrgh!" Ranma said, as he was bathed in energy that arced around him.
"Ranma-!" Akane said, as she was nearly blinded by the light…
When the light died down, there were seven figures standing where Ranma once stood…
"Ranma?" Akane asked. She was wondering why there were twelve people who looked like Ranma, but were dressed in superhero costumes.
"Miss, do you know why we are here?" said one of the Ranma(s), as he scanned the dojo with…X-Ray vision. Other than a spit-curl on his forehead, and a Superman suit, he looked exactly the same.
"Um, well…"
"We are wasting time," said Ranma, as he crouched a bit while speaking in a gravel voice in a Batman suit. "We have to determine which of the usual suspects have caused us to be here."
"Before getting into this further, I think you guys need to take a look at each other," Akane said.
"Sister, what is the problem?" said Ranko, who wore a Wonder Woman costume.
"Each of you look like Ranma," Akane said.
"Are you sure you're telling the truth, Ma'am?" asked Ranma, who was dressed in a Captain America-outfit.
"Of course I am!" Akane said angrily. "Are you calling me a liar?"
"Easy, there!" said a flying, tiny Ranko, who sported wasp wings. "No one is calling you a liar."
Pause.
"By the way, I just LOVE your fashion sense."
"Um, thanks?"
"I no like waiting around!" said a gamma-hulk version of Ranma said. "Want to smash someone!"
"The fiend who is responsible for this travesty WILL be vanquished!" said a Ranma dressed in Asgardian garb.
"I say we need to assess the situation, and formulate a plan of action," said Ranma, as he spoke through an "Iron Man" suit.
"Would you get that thing off your face?" Akane said.
"Look, we can we do right now?" said a larger version of Ranma, who was dressed in a Giant-Man costume.
"We could scout ahead?" said Ranma in a Green Lantern costume.
"Just a second," said Ranma in a Flash costume. He virtually disappears, by running at super-speed, and then reappears.
"There is nothing out of the ordinary, except that there are versions of us out there."
"No, we are versions of the originals," said a green-skinned version of Ranma, who was bald.
"So, we're the clones?" said a blond Ranma in an orange/green wet suit.
"That is a possibility, thanks to my telepathy."
"Is it possible to reconnect with you all's true memories?" Akane asked. She was worried about this situation.
"That is possible, but we need to know the extent of the false memories influence on our minds."
"For now, we should name ourselves differently, to differentiate ourselves from our counterparts," said the other Ranma in the Superman suit. "So, I'll start it. From now on, I'll be…'Super-Ranma'."
Akane groaned. Leave it to her husband to fulfill his egotistical imperatives…
"All in favor: say 'Aye'," Super-Ranma said.
Everyone general agreed
"Motion carried."
"Not exactly glamourous, but it'll do," said Wasp-Ranko, as she fluttered about. She turned to Wonder-Ranko.
"Say, you want to go shopping?"
Akane wanted to die out of embarrassment, but held her inner strength intact.
"So, what should we do, Bat-Ranma?" asked Green Lantern-Ranma.
"We have to make sure this phenomenon is localized," Bat-Ranma said, as he turns around to walk out.
"Where are you going?" Akane asked.
"To do…research," Bat-Ranma said before leaving the scene. "Worse case scenario is that if we are here, our counterparts are here as well…"
"You're not saying a bunch of evil Ranma(s) are out there?" Akane said fearfully.
"Anything is possible," Bat-Ranma said, just before turning away. "And that is what is frightening…"
Meanwhile, in the middle of Juuban Park, there was a giant 'Hello Kitty' in the middle of the duck pond.
"I call the first meeting of the alliance between the Injustice Senshi and the Senshi of Evil," said a bald Usagi, who was dressed in a female dress skirt.
"Oh, joy," said a Usagi wearing clown make-up and green-hair. "Now, all we need to have is clown for this party- wait. I'm here…"
Suddenly, this Usagi breaks out a classic "boom box", and began to dance the jig.
"It's party time!"
"Oh, shut up, clown!" said a red-skinned Usagi, who wore a yellow ring. "The only thing I want is to find the person responsible for this!"
"And we will," said a Usagi dressed in green Asgardian garb, and had the look of a person skilled in the mystic arts. "We will find out who did this to us, and exploit the situation."
"I hope you are right, Trickster," said a masked Usagi, who spoke in a German accent. "I do not like the fact that I am stuck in the body of the Moon Princess."
"It very likely that the mind of others have influenced the Moon Princess into becoming…this," the bald Usagi said. "For now, we have to find out if this is localized."
"In the meantime, we have a city to dominate," purred a cheetah-girl version of Usagi.
"If we do, we do it carefully. There are still heroes out there."
"Of course," said a Usagi in a wetsuit and headgear that was shaped like a manta ray. "But this is only a temporary measure, correct?"
"Correct. One way or another, we will beat our enemies! HOHOHOHOHOHO!"
Tbc.
Author's Note: Basically, Ranma and Usagi have been split along classic superhero/villain lines, with Ranma playing the hero, while Usagi is the villain. Over time, their core personalities will pop through the surface of the masks they are wearing. But will it be enough to stop the situation from spiraling out of control? Time will only tell.
Next Time: Super-Ranma v. Lex Usagi! Bat-Ranma v. Joker-Moon! Wonder Ranko v. the Bunny Cheetah! See you next time…