Ranma Reckoning
I don't own these characters. All characters belong to someone else. They're not mine, don't sue me. I don't have any profit from this.
This story is Ranma/Slayers Fusion hopefully Sailor Moon placed after Ranma's failed wedding and Slayers Evolution-R. Please excuse any mistakes. English isn't my native language and I could miss something. If anyone wants to be my beta reader please PM me. Dialog is marked with "".
Ch 01 Something worth fighting for
Ranma sat on the roof of Tendo dojo while looking at the night sky lit by stars and thinking about his life how it can be so messed up. It didn't seem like he could lead an ordinary life. All those people that tried to kill him, marry him or just plain beat him. Akane was most likely mad like hell at him and for no reason at all because it wasn't his fault wedding went down hill, damn they even got him to wear suit again and he didn't complained. He didn't know how it all happened and how to fix anything of it. He looked at the stars a sight that for some reason comforted him he knew that even if he has so much trouble he and his troubles are tiny compared to vastness of universe. He almost dazed off when he heard footsteps which freaked him because he should have been able to sense someone's presence long before he would hear any footsteps. He turned around and saw figure clothed in really weird clothes that had distinct marks on them. Stranger held what looked like wooden staff with and red gem encased at top.
"Greetings." Person said and pulled down a hood.
Ranma didn't know what to think he never seen this stranger in his life and yet he felt like he knew him. This stranger looked so familiar but he couldn't put a finger on why. His hair had unusual violet color and they were styled similarly to Nabiki's. He had his eyes almost closed just to be able to see. There was something sinister about this stranger Ranma thought.
"Do I know you?" Asked Ranma
"Nope at least not like this anyway, but that is long story you can call me Xellos."
"Well Xellos I hope you don't want to fight me or something I don't really feel up to it right now to be blunt."
"Don't worry I am here just like friend you see. There is no reason to fear me."
Ranma was puzzled about this strange person. What did he wanted with him and why him. Xellos came by Ranma and sat down.
"This is certainly nice view you got here no wonder you like it here."
"Now I'm curious what you want with me" Ranma said with a grin.
"Well I need your help and you need mine. I made promise to someone important that I will find you and help you out. Otherwise you would have no chance to survive what is coming. That saffron incident was just tip of and iceberg. Did u ever wonder why u can heal so fast and even when you get beaten so often no major damage is done to you?"
"What are you talking about?" Asked freaked Ranma.
"Nothing really just that you are special u have aura of chaos that gets you into trouble more often than anyone else and it also protects you. The rest i fear" Xellos looked at him, pointed his index finger and said. "Is a secret".
Ranma face faulted.
It wouldn't be Nerima if there weren't some crazy interruption like Happosai just returning from one of his raids. He noticed Ranma on roof and someone else he didn't know. He decided to go for it and investigate. He dropped his stolen treasures took a ladle of water and hopped up where he splash Ranma. Now female Ranma was furious.
"What are you think you doing you old freak." Shouted Ranma at Happosai.
Ranma tried to punch Happosai to the face. Happosai evaded him and stick to now her chest.
"Oh how sweet" Happosai proclaimed.
At this point Xellos was laughing inside so hard he almost couldn't handle himself but he decided to help Ranma because he had more pressing matters to deal with so he hit Happosai with his staff and put some magic to it before Ramna could react. Happosai loosened his grip and was blown by the summer wind like leaf down to his pile of his silky darlings. Ranma was amazed now not only Xellos took out Happosai in one blow. He also directed him down so freak wouldn't wake up and bother them any more.
"How did you do that? Are you a martial artist?" Ranma exclaimed.
"Well it was easy. For me anyway, and no I am no martial artist. Well let's continue our conversation. Let me see where was I? Right promise. I promised to warn you. There is a prophecy from ancient times. From times when magic ruled this world to be exact. I am here because of a promise to your grand grand grand grand... mother. She saved my life more than once."
"Grand grand grand grand... mother from which side? my good for nothing father or my mum?"
"Ohh your mothers of course she comes from noble blood line even if she doesn't know that."
"Well I don't know her that much really. Anyway it was nice talking to you Xellos but I need to go change back I don't really like to stay a girl for long." Xellos laughed a bit.
"What is so funny?" Said irritated Ranma. Xellos pointed finger and ... "I know. It is a secret." Interrupted Ranma
"Never mind Ranma but I need you to come with me so we can get started"
"Thaks but no thanks you I really have lots and lots of troubles like it is. Last think is to be entangled in some old prophecy."
"Alright then I'll be here tomorrow same time same place if you changed your mind. Just do this for me. Take this and go to elder KuLon tomorrow and ask her about Lina Inverse. Tell her that Beast master sends you. I'll be here tomorrow at the same time in case you change your mind."
"Whatever." Said Ranma and took something that looked like an brooch from Xellos. Ranma carefully examined it. It was made of some kind of metal and had large blood red gem in the middle. When Ranma looked up Xellos was nowhere to be found.
"You are just like her dear Ranma" Said Xellos standing behind the tree with a smile.
Next morning Ranma woke late and his father was already downstairs eating breakfast. It was weird he didn't throw him out of the window and no workout either. Ranma went to bathroom and met Akane at the door heading down to table. She was sad almost soulless. Ranma never saw her like this. He didn t know what to say.
"Akane I don't know if it helps you in anyway but I am sorry I know it's my fault I don't know how it all happened." Akane sniffed and went to the stairs just when Ranma closed bathroom door. Akane stopped and sad softly to herself
"I know Ranma I am sorry to" Then she continued downstairs.
Thanks to Ramna's good hearing he could hear Akane thru the door. After breakfast those two headed to the school Nabiki was probably already there and blackmailing some poor sap for money. Ranma was walking on the fence, but he hopped down and walked next to Akane.
"Akane I am sorry about what happened I can't take it back but if it helps you I don't need any stupid wedding to know I like you and none can proof me otherwise."
"Ranma you really mean that?" asked Akane.
"Yep all of it."
After getting to school, beating Kuono and one lost battle aura to miss Hinako latter Ranma joined Akane under tree for lunch.
"Akane I don't know if I should say it to you it is weird you'd think I am crazy. Yesterday when I was at roof and thinking about everything in past few days some strange person came to me and told me that I have some destiny to fulfill and without his help I will die. I know it sounds crazy but believe me it is true. He also gave me this and said to show it to Cologne that she will tell me more."
Then Ranma handed Akane that weird brooch Xellos gave him.
"Wow" Akane gasped. "I didn't know what to think until now. I thought you lost it but now I believe you. There is no way you could get hands on something like this alone." Said Akane while she was examining the brooch.
"Ranma I am sorry but I can't go with you to the Cat cafe today I have to pick some books from doctor Tofu for Kasumi. I'll wait you at home."
"Ok Akane thank you for trusting me I needed to know I am not crazy."
After school Ranma went to the Cat cafe. As usual when he entered the place he had Shampoo hanging from his neck instantly. "Cologne I need to talk to you about something important and alone please." Said Ranma.
"Ohh Sonny it is so sudden."
"Don't be ridiculous. I am here to ask you about Lina Inverse."
"Shampoo please go to deliver that order of ramen we have hanging there please." Ordered Cologne to her granddaughter.
"But grandmother why now? I have to be with husband now he is here" Shampoo tried to argue.
"Just go! This is important." Insisted Cologne. After Shampoo was gone Cologne gestured for Ranma to sit down.
"Lina Inverse ey? I didn't hear this name for a long long time."
"So you know more then? Anyway last night some strange person. managed to sneak upon me. That someone gave me this and said that I should show it to you and ask you about it and name of Lina Inverse"
With this he pulled that brooch Xellos gave him from his pocket and showed it to Cologne. Cologne was speechless.
"It is truth then Ranma."
She remembered old legend that was passed down by many tribes and then her tribe for thousands of generations. After she got thru the shock she spoke with shaky voice.
"I heard this name as little girl. All to be leaders of tribe has to know this in case they will need it in their time. Name you asking about is well known among tribes around Jusedo area. That name is holy among the amazons because it has gave birth to all amazons. That brooch is a Daemon Blood Talisman And they are only 4 existent that work together. I may have scroll here somewhere I can tell u more follow me."
Now was Ranma's turn to be stunned. he followed Cologne to the room full of books and scrolls. On the way Cologne explained further.
"Ranma I am surprised it is you who turned out to be here asking me that name I sort of suspected that there might be even more to you than meets the eye. Here. This scroll. It is only copy. One of many that came before. It says that once before when magic ruled this world gods and monsters fought for dominion over all that was is and will be. There was born a child a girl that changed this world forever. She was able to start chain of events that lead to the extinction of gods and monsters and made this world safe for us all. She was called Lina Inverse. Second part of the scroll speaks about prophecy. Prophecy made by great sage of that times Luo Graon that foretold Lina's descendant to be born and be able to wield magic once again. In that time world will face danger that will threaten this planes once more. It clearly says: "At Day when all is one and darkness comes to claim its domain over all of this world shall feel the wrath of ages. This will shift very fabric of nature itself. When the Question will be asked heroes will rise to defend our world again."
"I hope you don't mean that I am one of that heroes. And what question? I don't even want to think about it."
"It refers to the question that must never ever be answered." "Ranma you can't fight your destiny like Lina couldn't it is still point in time and space. And remember that you are martial artist you have to defend those that can't defend themselves it is our code." Reminded him Cologne.
"You have to contact that person again he is only one that can help you find your way." With that she handed scroll to Ranma.
Ranma was stunned he didn't know what to do.
"Damn and just when I got things right I end up in mess again." He whispered.
Cologne turned around and faced Ranma. "Ranma all your obligations against amazon tribe me and my granddaughter are gone I would be honored if you considered me to be your friend and if you'll need anything you need to just ask."
Ranma was even more taken back by this.
"Cologne you are frightening me."
"I know it's too much to handle right now son but I'll try to help you in any way I can. Now excuse me I have to contact my tribe and explain this to my granddaughter."
With that she left and Ranma went on his way home like soulless puppet thinking about all that just Cologne said to him. When He got home Akane was waiting in the hall for him when he arrived. "Hey Ranma how did it go?" She asked.
Ranma didn't have the right answer to that so he decided to tell her truth she would learn it anyway so why to hide it from her. "Well accept that I learned that I have to save the world nothing much."
Akane started laughing. "Ranma don't make jokes like that. Someone might believe it."
"It's true Akane and I also learned that I have no more obligation to the amazons and Shampoo will leave me alone."
Now Akane lost her smile. And Mr. Tendo who heard them assumed first to be joke and second to be truth and started dancing around crying with joy in the back of him panda form showed tablet with
"Way to go son you make me proud"
Kasumi came from kitchen and was about to serve dinner when she saw it to. She couldn't help but to say
"Oh my."
When they got to dinner Happosai showed up late and demanded to know who was that at the roof with Ranma yesterday and knocked him out cold. It didn't go unnoticed to everyone so Ranma had to improvise. Too bad he was out of ideas. Akane saw his trouble and helped him out. "Ranma told me it was some head ninja trying to get him to his tribe after he heard about him defeating Saffron."
Everyone seemed to be happy with that answer even Happosai who exclaimed that if he sees that ninja again he will redeem his honor. Ranma grinned and said something about Happosai's honor. After dinner and some beating from Happosai for his honor remark Ranma headed to his room to get some rest. Akane stopped him at the stairs and told him to come with her. She led him to her room. then closed the door and started questioning Ranma.
"Yes it is truth Akane and there is more of it. That someone who knocked out Happosai will come today to get his answer and I think that I have no choice but follow my instincts and go with him. I can't stand idea that everyone will die because my fears if I can prevent it."
"Ranma I want to come with you to."
"I don't know Akane. Why would you want that?"
"because, because..." Akane couldn't say it.
"Because?" Ranma asked.
"Because a don't want anything bad happen to you you jerk."
"Hey hey easy Akane I'll take you with me ok. To be honest I don't want to lose you either after what could have happen at Jusenkyo I don't know why I as able to say it to you sooner."
"Ranma I don't need any priest at wedding to force me say I love you anymore."
After She said that She pulled closer to him and kissed Ranma.
"So Akane now we know what we missed all that time what do we do about Ukyo."
"Well Ranma I think we can solve it latter."
"Maybe I should tell it to her when I have chance even if it hits her hard its better if she loses illusions sooner than latter. For her sake as well as ours."
Latter At the roof was Ranma siting next to Akane holding her hand and looking at the stars when flash of light appeared before them.
"Ohh hello my friend. And who might your friend be?
"Akane she wants to come with me if it is ok."
"Hello miss tendo my pleasure to meet you. My name is Xellos."
"Nice to meet you to Xellos." Said Akane who was wondering how he knew her name.
"Well Ranma knew that you will see things my way. Stand up both of you please"
He shifted his staff to the astral plane and touched their shoulders and all three flashed out. From Shadow emerged person, small person, Happosai.
"I knew you weren't some ninja beast master but what are you planning now."