A Man Amongst Men Comes to Furinkan

Summary

A true man amongst men come to Furinkan High. What does this means to Ranma?

Author's notes

I thought this up a long time ago. I wanted to put this out as a challenge but when I did I got blasted for this is not the place for challenges even though I seen them all the time. I did put it on the Ranma forum but like I thought it is being forgotten. Really, how many of you go to the forums here or even know of the forums. Any way I decided to try to write this myself even though I am not the very least inspired to. It sounds good I think but actually writing it is another thing. Oh well.

Disclaimer

I don't own Ranma ½ or any of the characters. I do own my oc's however.

Chapter 1 A Stranger

Jonathan Fitzmaurice could not believe his misfortune. Not only was he ripped from the life he knew but now he is going to school in a very strange land. On top of all that he learns his new principle is none other than the pineapple head that tormented him in one of his previous schools in Hawaii.

Jonathan just walked into the main gate of his new school of Furinkan High when he saw a bunch of boys ganging up on a single girl. He was about to lend assistance to the girl when he also noticed she was winning. Jonathan looked around and noticed no one else was bothered by the site. Apparently this happened so often that people here thought it was normal. Leave it to Pineapple brain to let things get this out of control.

Jonathan then spied a boy by the main door just watching the show clad in a red Chinese silk shirt and Mongolian pants. He decided to ask that boy a few questions mainly directions to the Principal's office. Ranma noticed the boy moving toward him. The new boy was obviously American standing 5'9" and approximately 195 pounds. His hair was blond and long (going down his back) tied into a ponytail.

Ranma became alarmed though because the new guy was walking dead straight thru the horde that was attacking Akane. Too late for Akane swung at him without hesitation. All at once Akane realized he was an innocent but could not stop her swing. Everything was happening about in a split of a second. Jonathan however sidestepped out of the way while blocking Akane's punch. Both Ranma and Akane knew then this new guy had a lot of training.

Jonathan not wanting to be mixed in with the horde any longer somersaulted over then and landed right next to Ranma some 30 feet away. Akane knew he was better than her then. 'Great another weirdo to worry about' she thought. Ranma sweat dropped wondering just what is the new guy game is. Is he going to attack or what?

"Pardon me, but do you know the way to the Principal's office?" Jonathan said in perfect English.

Ranma knew exactly what he said. Ranma understood English but could not speak it accurately. He had no real practice speaking it. "Sire speak little England you know Japan"

Jonathan understood immediately what Ranma tried to say. He then switched to Japanese which he spoke fluently. "Please accept my apologies. I forgot that many Japanese cannot speak English well."

"Don't worry about it. I should know how to speak English better."

"My name is Fitzmaurice Jonasan. Can you direct me to the Principal's office?"

"My name is Saotome Ranma." Ranma then gave directions to the Principal's office. As he explained he unconsciously looked Jonasan over. His body was well defined and he noted it was probably due to years of training in the arts. He has a youthful and handsome face. Ranma blushed at that thought.

Jonasan noticed the blush and wondered about it for a second but then pushed it aside for now. "Thanks for the directions Ranma," he said as he headed inside.

"One word of warning, beware of coconuts….." warned Ranma.

Jonasan sighed. "Unfortunately I already know about Pineapple head." Ranma could not help but to laugh loudly at this. Even new students know about him.

Jonasan was about to say something else but then he leapt thru to air and his foot connected with Tatewaki Kuno's hand knocking his bokken out of his hands. The sword was about to connect with Akane Tendo's neck. "Hey I could handle this just fine you know!"

"Forgive me, fair maiden. I have a problem with this gentleman."

"Kuno! What is your problem? If it were not for Jonasan, Akane might be hurt now. You are being overly aggressive today." Yelled Ranma.

Tatewaki eyed the man in front of him. "I heard you were coming from Dad last night. You don't waste time do you?"

"You have not changed at all Tatewaki. You still try to live by the creed of the Samurai?"

"I am a Samurai, you cretin."

"A true samurai does not use the Bushido code for his own personal gain. A true samurai does not try to kill his own woman. A true samurai fights for those who can't defend themselves. You sir are no Samurai."

Jonasan walked over and picked up Kuno's bokken. "Excuse me sir, but can I borrow your bokken?" Jonasan asked of another member of the Kendo club. After glance toward his approving captain the student loaned out his bokken. "Domo Arigato"

Jonasan then threw Kuno's bokken back at him who caught it instantly. No more words needed to be said for body language alone spoke that a challenge has been issued. Body language also spoke that this will be a fierce battle. The hentai horde cleared out quickly. Akane stayed riveted until Ranma pulled her clear.

A Calm happened as both combatants glared at each other. Ranma read their chi and noticed they were evenly matched. In matches such as these the battle could last forever or end in an instant. The first move is crucial since the wrong first move can have deadly consequences.

As the five minute warning bell sounded the combatants sprang into action. Ranma could not believe the amount of chi being wielded. Those two were serious. Ranma thought the fight would last only an instant however this fight went on for several minutes.

Akane Tendo however is not used to her fights being interrupted. With each parry, thrust, and swing of their bokkens she was getting more and more angry. She reached a breaking point. Marching into the field of battle Akane grabbed each bokken with her bare hands as they were swinging towards each other. The look on Akane's face told Ranma he was glad Kuno and Jonasan were her targets.

"LOOK YOU TWO STOP THIS INSANITY RIGHT THIS VERY MOMENT." She turned her attention to Tatewaki. "Upperclassman Kuno, You have about two minutes to get to class or you'll be late. You better go or I can kick you into the ATMOSPHERE." Kuno, although being a lunatic, was not a dummy. He quickly scampered off to class. She then glared at Jonasan. "I appreciate the save however my fights always ended one way or the other before school starts. There was only one time I was late." She glared at Ranma who backed away. "I believe you need to go to the Principal's office anyways so go before you are late. AS FOR EVERYONE ELSE GET TO CLASS BEFORE YOU ARE LLLAAATTTTEEE!" That day no one at Furinkan High was late for class.

Who is Jonasan and how does he know Tatewaki? For answers stay tuned.

a/n Don't you like cliffhangers? Jonasan if the Japanese form of Jonathan.