*Ranma ½: Ranma's Brother Series*
Legal Garbage: All the characters in this fan fic are copyright of Rumiko
Takahashi and Shogakukan Inc, etc, etc, etc. I don't own them; I'm just borrowing them for the time being and will return them later. The only characters that don't belong to Viz or Rumiko are my own created characters Setsuna Saotome and Yu Long. Copyright laws apply to these characters, I created them, please don't use them unless you include my name and that THEY ARE MINE! Standard warnings for fan fics. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!
Key: */*\* = Scene change
*word* = An action
name/name = said together
{word} = Thought
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Part 1: Here's Setsuna
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We open on a quite morning in Nerima, a rare sight considering who lives in this city. Ranma and Genma were sparring by the koi pond, as usual. Kasumi was in the Kitchen preparing breakfast with Nodoka help. Soun sat at the table in the living room, reading the paper. Nabiki was watching the morning sparring match from her room with her camera ready for when Ranma inevitability would fall into the koi pond. Akane was in her room getting dressed for school.
Kasumi and Nodoka brought the food into the living room, and announced breakfast ready. Right at that very same moment, Genma and Ranma had jumped at each other and were directly over the koi pond. Ranma blocked Genma's kick with his own kick, but since Genma had stopped his attack at the mention of food, he and Ranma stopped in mid air. Ranma flailed his arms in a useless attempt to keep from falling into the pond. *SPLASH* The two fell into the pond and a moment later a wet Ranma-chan and giant panda stepped out of the koi pond while Akane came down the stairs and followed by Nabiki a little later.
Ranma-Chan: Geez pop, why do you always have to stop when we're right over the pond?
Panda: *holding up sign* I heard food.
Ranma began to unbutton her shirt until Akane stopped her by pouring some hot water on his head and saying,
Akane: Ranma! Do you always have to wring out your shirt when you're a girl?
Ranma: Oh, you're telling me about modesty?
Ranma stuck his tongue out at Akane who did the same in return. Akane had to suppress the urge to hit Ranma. Things between them still hadn't been that well, but they were slowly improving. Ranma put his shirt back on and both families sat down and began to eat breakfast. It looked like there wasn't going to be anything strange about this breakfast. Finally, they would have a normal meal… that is, until there was a knock at the front door. Nodoka got up and went to answer the after telling Kasumi that she'd get the door.
At the front door was the mailman with a letter marked "Urgent". After the mailman left, Nodoka looked for who the letter was addressed to, It said to Mr. and Mrs. Saotome. She took the letter to her husband. Genma opened the letter and began to read, with Nodoka reading over his shoulder. Both Genma and Nodoka went pale.
Akane: What's wrong Mrs. Saotome?
Ranma: Yeah, you two look like you've seen a ghost.
Genma: We may have boy...
Akane/Ranma: Huh?
Genma handed the letter to Ranma and Akane, who quickly read it. They both looked at the letter in disbelief, it read:
"To Genma and Nodoka, I know that it has been a long time, but I have found information concerning you son, Setsuna……he's alive…… I know this may be hard to believe, but from what the emblem on Setsuna's baby necklace look like, the one you described to me seventeen years ago; I may have found him... I'm going after him. Once I get a hold of him and confirmed he is Setsuna, I shall bring him to meet you. I'm in Iwaki right now, heading towards Utsunomiya. Your hearts can be at peace, your eldest son is alive and well. I shall write you again when I catch up to him.
From, your friend, Yu Long."
Ranma: What is this about mom, pop?
Nodoka: *tears starting to form in her eyes* Ranma, before we had you, we had another son, Setsuna, your brother who was born one year before you.
Genma: It was five months after he was born, Nodoka, Setsuna and I took a trip to Ishinomaki, were out on a picnic in a field, when a strong storm blew in suddenly. We put Setsuna into his basket and started to run for shelter. A lightning bolt came down right in front of your Mother and me. It threw us back and the basket... flew into a river. Because of the storm, the river was moving too fast for me to get there in time and we lost your brother. When the storm died down, I went searching for him... all I found was his basket; I searched the area, looking for at least his body. When I found nothing... I could only assume that your brother had died in the storm and was lost to us.
Everyone stared in shock to hear this. Nodoka's tears fell freely down her cheeks.
Nodoka: We didn't stop searching for him. Your Father and I hired Mr. Yu Long to search for Setsuna, even if he only found his body. He searched for six months but found nothing. We thanked him for his efforts and told him to stop looking. Mr. Long said he wouldn't quit and would search until he found something. We told him of Setsuna's necklace the nurse's at the hospital gave him. When he heard that you were born he came to see you and asked us how much Setsuna looked like you.
Akane: So, now he thinks he's found Setsuna?
Genma: It would appear that way.
Ranma: So I might have a Brother?
Nabiki: Actually Ranma, It seams like an older brother. The letter says seventeen years ago.
Ranma: .........
Nodoka: There is no use in dwelling upon this. Ranma, Akane, Nabiki, you're going to be late for school. *she said while wiping the tears out of her eyes*
Ranma stood up and walked over to his mother. He put his hands on her shoulders and said,
Ranma: Don't worry mom, I'm sure your friend found Setsuna.
Nodoka: Thank you Ranma, you're such a good son.
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Ranma, Akane, and Nabiki all walked to school together, Ranma walking on the fence thinking, until Nabiki broke him out of his contemplation.
Nabiki: So, Ranma, what do you think about having a brother?
Ranma: Lay off Nabiki, he hasn't even been found yet. Besides, I don't know how I should feel.
Akane: Don't worry Ranma, I'm sure thing will work out.
Nabiki: You know Ranma, just this once, I'll be nice, and not to spread this information around school.
Both Ranma and Akane stare with surprise at Nabiki's words. Ranma didn't buy her sudden generosity.
Ranma: All right, what's the catch Nabiki?
Nabiki: No, I'm serious Ranma; I'm not going to spread this around. Well, not until I have confirmation that this guy really is your brother.
Ranma/Akane: *Sigh*
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Yu Long had been traveling for days. The young man he was chasing seemed to be a lot more slippery then he had originally thought. As Yu walked down the streets of Iwaki, he spotted his mark. A young man dressed in black boots (more dress style of boots), baggy jeans, a dark shirt, black trench coat that nearly touched the floor. Which had an insignia of what looked like a raven pointing it's beak upwards with it's wings spread wide, and long brown hair that went down to his claves and pulled back in a long ponytail, with bangs that went down to his chin. He was carrying a large duffel bag over his left shoulder.
Yu got up and started after the young man. The streets were full of people and it was becoming hard to follow the young man. Yu saw his mark duck into an alleyway and quickly followed after him.
As Yu turned the corner in the alley, he was greeted by his mark looking dead at him, through sliver eyes.
Young Man: Who are you, and why are you following me?
Yu Long: My name is Yu Long, and I have been hired to find you.
Young Man: Who hired you?
Yu Long: Before I answer your question, I have one for you. What is your full name?
Young Man: You've been following me, and you don't know my name?
Yu Long: I know your first name is Setsuna, but I need to know your full name before I answer any more of your questions.
Setsuna: Fine, I'm Setsuna Saotome.
Yu Long: You're positive?
Setsuna: Of course I am; that's what my bracelet says anyways. *hold up right wrist to reveal a small gold bracelet.* It was originally a necklace, but I got too big for it.
Yu Long: Let me see that bracelet.
Setsuna: Not until you answer my questions.
Yu Long: Very well.
Setsuna: Who hired you?
Yu Long: Your parents.
Setsuna: My... my p...parents?
Yu Long: Yes, they hired me seventeen years ago to look for, I promised them I'd find you one day and take you to meet them.
Setsuna: *clenches right fist* Tell me this. *says through gritted teeth.* What kind of parents abandon their child when he's a baby? Then hire someone to look for him later.
Yu Long: They didn't abandon you. A raging storm blew in on them while they were on vacation with you. They were almost hit by lighting and your mother wasn't able to keep her hold on your basket and you fell into the Kitakami River.
Setsuna looked at the man standing in front of him in disbelief. How could this man know where he was found?
Setsuna: Why should I believe you?
Yu Long: Because, I can help you find your parents.
Setsuna: Heh, is that your best reason.
Yu Long: Do you know where your parents are right now?
Setsuna: No, but that's why I'm looking for them.
Yu Long: Look, let me buy you lunch and convince you I'm here to help you.
Setsuna looked suspiciously at Yu Long.
Setsuna: {Well, even if he's lying, I can still get a free meal out of this} Fine, you can buy lunch.
Yu Long: Good.
The two left the alley and walked to a nearby restaurant. They sat down in a booth facing each other. They placed their orders and waited for their food to be ready.
Setsuna: So how are you going to convince me to believe you Yu?
Yu Long: All I can do is show you this.
Yu Long pulled a necklace out of pocket and handed it to Setsuna. Setsuna picked up the necklace and examined it. Setsuna stared with fear in his eyes, a rare sight for Setsuna, at the necklace. It had the same raven as his bracelet and trench coat. Setsuna stared at Yu Long, clenching the necklace in his hand.
Setsuna: Where did you get this?
Yu Long: From your parents, two years after I started my search you. Back then, I thought you'd be too small to where when I found you.
Setsuna: ………*stares at necklace in his hand* …Alright… you've convinced me, now tell where my parents are?
Yu Long: They're in Nerima. I can take you to them.
Setsuna: Thank you. *hands necklace back to Yu Long*
Yu Long: No no, that is yours. Your parents wanted me to give it to you. But I must ask you something.
Setsuna: Nani?
Yu Long: Don't take this the wrong way, but, how are you even alive today?
Setsuna: Heh, that's a long story, are you sure you want to hear it.
Yu Long: I wouldn't have asked if I didn't want to know.
Setsuna: Ok…well, like you already know, I fell into the Kitakami River and apparently floated down the river some ways. The monks that raised me…
Yu Long: Monks?
Setsuna: Yeah, let me explain how they found me. I fell out of the basket that I was in and somehow landed on the shore still alive. A mother wolf found me and…
Yu Long: Wolf!?!
Setsuna: Yes, wolf. Please let me finish before you ask anything, or I'll never finish.
Yu Long: Sorry, please continue.
Setsuna: Like I said, a mother wolf and her cubs found me. Don't ask me why she didn't eat me. Instead, she picked me up by the blanket I was wrapped in and started to walk off to find shelter. At least that what the monks assumed. The next day, after the stormed had passed, the wolf continued to carry me along. The same time, a monk was walking down the same path as the wolf. The monk saw the wolf carrying me; he slowly walked towards the wolf. She thought of me as one of her cubs now and gentle put me down and took a protective stance in front of me, growling at the monk. The strangest thing that they told me was, all of the mother wolf's cubs surrounded me in the same stance as their mother. The monk stopped, lucky for him he knew how to let off aura that animals could sense. The mother wolf sensed that the monk wasn't going to hurt her children or me, so she let the monk pick me up and carry me off to the OU Range where I was raised and taught martial arts from the monks their.
Yu Long: That is an interesting story, so the mother wolf just let the monk take you?
Setsuna: Not really, she followed him and the wolves also started living in the temple with me, much to the monks' dismay.
Yu Long: Where did the monk take you, anyway?
Setsuna: To the Omni Dragon Temple.
Yu Long: You were raised by the monks of The Omni Dragon School of anything-goes-martial arts?
Setsuna: Yeah, that's how I learned to fight.
Yu Long: So monks raised you and yet you have long hair like that?
Setsuna: Well, the monks did try to shave my head at first, but every time they came near me with anything to cut my hair, the mother wolf attacked them. Not attacking them to hurt them, but just to get them away from me.
Yu Long: So that's why you have such long hair.
Setsuna: Yup, once I got old enough to realize what was going on, I decided to leave my hair the way it was and just let it grow. *tugs lightly at ponytail*
Yu Long: Heh, heh… I think we should start heading towards Tokyo.
Setsuna: Why Tokyo? You said my parents were in Nerima.
Yu Long: Nerima is close to Tokyo. Besides, I don't think we'd make it all the way to Nerima in one straight trip.
Setsuna: All right, let's go.
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It had been nearly a week since the first letter from Yu Long had arrived. Genma and Nodoka checked the mail every day, hoping to hear something from Yu Long.
Ranma: Don't worry mom, I'm sure your friend will contact you soon.
Akane: Ranma's right Mrs. Saotome. Mr. Long has probably already sent another letter.
At that moment, the mail arrived. There were a letter from Yu Long, addressed to Genma and Nodoka. There were two letters inside the envelope. Every one read the first letter: My Dear Friends,
I HAVE FOUND HIM! I am heading towards Nerima right away. Your son is alive and well, oh and Genma, it appears that he learned some interesting martial arts. I should arrive within a week off this letters arrival. I shall see you soon my friends.
Until we meet,
Yu Long
PS: Your son has also written you. His is the second letter.
Nodoka immediately grabbed the second letter and started reading it with tears of joy in her eyes: Dear Mother and Father,
I don't know what to write. I have been looking for any information that would lead me to my parents for almost a year now. I will explain why my search has only just begun recently when I arrive. I pray you both are well.
Your Son,
Setsuna Saotome
PS: Ranma, I look forward to meeting and sparring with you as well. I heard a lot about you from Yu Long.
Nodoka looked at her Husband, the tears flowing freely from her eyes. Genma embraced his wife.
Nodoka: *Crying into Genma's shoulder* Setsuna is alive. My son is alive.
Genma: I pray he doesn't think we abandoned him.
Ranma: Don't worry mom, pop, I'm sure he doesn't.
Nabiki: So what are we going to do now?
Kasumi: I guess we wait for our guests.
Soun: Looks like your family has increased Saotome.
Genma: *still holding his wife* Looks that way Tendo.
Everyone went into the house except for Ranma and Akane. Ranma was looking at Setsuna's letter. He was trying to come to terms with his feelings about having an older brother. Akane saw Ranma's face and had some concern for him.
Akane: What's wrong Ranma?
Ranma: Huh? Oh, nothing. I'm just trying to imagine what kinda style Setsuna knows.
Akane: Figures; is martial arts all you think about Ranma?
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The next day, Ranma, Akane, and Ukyo were talking at school. Even thought Akane and Ukyo were rivals, Ranma thought they should at least tell her about Setsuna.
Ukyo: What did you guys want to tell me?
Akane: We found something interesting about Ranma.
Ukyo: Nani?
Ranma: I have a brother.
Ukyo: Huh???
Akane: It's true Ukyo, Ranma has an older brother.
Ukyo: Where has he been all this time? I mean Ranma didn't have a brother when we first met.
Ranma: He was lost as a baby. A friend of my parents has been looking for him for almost seventeen years now.
Ukyo: Nani!?! Seventeen years!?!
Akane: We were surprised to hear that too.
Ukyo: *shaking her head to clear it* Do you know when you're going to meet him?
Ranma: Not really. Yu Long said he was bringing my brother here to Nerima.
Ukyo: Well, does he have a name?
Ranma: Setsuna…
Ranma, Akane, and Ukyo were about to continue their conversation. That is, until Kuno came charging at Ranma.
Kuno: Ranma, you cur!
Ranma: Not again.
Ranma jumped away from the girls to draw Kuno away, which worked. Kuno charged at Ranma with his bokken posed to strike. Ranma easily parried Kuno's attack and planted a roundhouse kick to the back of Kuno's head, sending him knocked out to the floor.
Ranma: You still got a long way to go before you're able to beat me Kuno.
Akane: Honestly Ranma, Do you all ways have to fight.
Ranma: What else am I suppose to do; he keeps attacking me.
Ukyo: *sigh* Oh well. Hey, I gotta go open my shop. Do you want to drop by for some okonomiyaki?
Ranma: Sure.
Akane: I swear, your stomach is in charge in your body.
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Later, at Ucchan's, Ranma and Akane were sitting at the counter talking to Ukyo while she made them some okonomiyaki.
Ukyo: So, how do you feel about having an older brother Ranma?
Ranma: Honestly. I don't know. I just hope he's good at martial arts.
Akane: *smiling* Again with martial arts?
Ukyo: Ranma said that already, didn't he? *also smiling*
Ukyo served Ranma and Akane, then went to serve some other customers. Ranma wolfed down his okonomiyaki while Akane enjoyed hers. The two finished their food just as Ukyo came back to talk to them.
Ukyo: How was it Ranma-honey?
Ranma: Delicious as always Ukyo.
Ukyo: That's good to hear. Your opinion means a lot to me Ran-Chan
Akane: … *cast angry look at Ranma*
Ranma: Ukyo, don't take this the wrong way, but we gotta go.
Ukyo: Oh, okay. I'll see you guys tomorrow.
Akane/Ranma: Bye
As the two walked out, Ranma bumped into a young man in a trench coat, with an older man standing behind him.
Ranma: Hey…
Young Man: Sorry about that.
Ranma: That's ok, no big deal.
Ranma and Akane left Ucchan's and made their way home.
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Yu Long: You need to watch where you're going Setsuna.
Setsuna: Hey, I can't see through doors.
Yu Long: Heh heh.
Yu Long and Setsuna made their way to the counter and waited for the chef to come take their orders.
Ukyo: How can I help you?
Yu Long: I'd like a seafood okonomiyaki.
Setsuna: Beef for me please.
Ukyo: Ok, coming right up {this guy looks a little like Ranma}
Ukyo went to work fixing the two men's orders. She quickly and expertly made their orders and gave it to them. She tried to listen in on their conversation.
Setsuna: Are you sure their here?
Yu Long: Calm down, I told you; in the last letter they sent me, it said Nerima. Well, we're here; all we have to do now is find the Tendo Dojo. Then my promise will have been fulfilled.
Setsuna: That reminds me, why were you looking for me? I mean, what did you owe my parents?
Yu Long: *in a low voice* My life…
Setsuna: Nani!?!
Yu Long: Keep your voice down.
Setsuna: *in a lower voice* What do you mean your life?
Yu Long: A year before you were born, your father saved my life. I promised him I would repay his kindness one day. Now that day has come.
The two finished their meals, paid, then left. Outside, Yu Long pulled out a map and began to look for the right street. As the two walked, they talked.
Yu Long: This way.
Setsuna: Hey Yu…
Yu Long: Yes, Setsuna?
Setsuna: What are my parents like?
Yu Long: *smiling* So, it's finally set in that you're going to meet your parents.
Setsuna: …
Yu Long: What are you going to do when you finally meet them?
Setsuna: I…don't know.
Yu Long: Don't worry, they'll be glad to see you.
Setsuna: I hope so, *in a lower voice* I hope so.
The rest of the trip was walked in silence. They walked for what seemed like hours to Setsuna, until, finally they reached the Tendo Dojo front gate. Setsuna's heart seemed to jump from his chest to his throat.
Yu Long: The moment of truth *starts to open the gate*
Setsuna: Wait…
Yu Long: *stops opening gate* What's wrong?
Setsuna: *whole body begins to shake* I… I…
Yu Long: It's okay, they're waiting for you.
Yu Long opened the gate; he and Setsuna walked up to the front door. Yu Long opened the door and called inside.
Yu Long: Genma? Nodoka? Is anyone here?
Kasumi: Oh, we have guests.
Yu Long: Does a man by the name of Genma live here?
Kasumi: Why yes, who might I say is looking for him, do you own a restaurant by any chance?
Yu Long: Huh? Oh, no no no, I'm not here to settle any of his tabs. My name is Yu Long.
Kasumi: Oh my, you're Mr. Yu Long?
Yu Long: Yes.
Kasumi: So this must be Setsuna, Right?
Yu Long: That's correct.
Kasumi: *to Setsuna* It's nice to meet you Setsuna.
Setsuna: *looking at the ground* Nice to meet you too ma'am.
Kasumi: Please, call me Kasumi.
Setsuna: Alright, Kasumi…
Kasumi: *smiling* Please, come in.
Yu Long: Thank you.
Kasumi led Yu Long and Setsuna to the family room where Nabiki was sitting watching TV; Akane was watching Ranma while he was training in the back. Kasumi walked in and looked at her sisters. Nabiki was the first to notice the two men standing behind Kasumi.
Nabiki: Who are those two Kasumi?
Kasumi: This is Mr. Yu Long and…
Nabiki/Akane: Mr. Yu Long!?!
Ranma: *walking in after hearing the out burst from the girls* What's with the yelling?
Akane: Ranma, That's Mr. Yu Long.
Ranma: Nani?
Yu Long: So you're Ranma?
Ranma: Y you…you're Yu Long?
Yu Long: Yes, and this is Setsuna *motioning to the young man standing behind him*
Ranma and Setsuna stare at each other for awhile, each seemingly trying to remember something. Ranma was the first to say something.
Ranma: Hey, you're that guy I bumped into at Ucchan's.
Setsuna: Oh yeah, so you're Ranma?
Akane: We finally get to meet Ranma's brother.
Nabiki: Wait a minute, your letters only arrived yesterday.
Yu Long: Huh? Stupid postal service. We mailed those letters a week ago.
Setsuna: I told you to send the letter through priority mail, but you said no, so…
Yu Long: Don't start.
Kasumi: Nabiki, Where's father?
Nabiki: Daddy and the Saotomes went for a walk. They should be back in about an hour.
Yu Long: Well then, I think this give Setsuna enough time to get acquainted with you all.
Everyone sat around the dining table as Setsuna told his story about where he has been for all this time. After sometime, Soun, Genma, and Nodoka returned home.
Soun: *calling from the front door* Girls, where are you?
Kasumi: In here father.
Yu Long: *looking at Setsuna* The moment of truth…
Their parents walked into the family room, and were greeted by the sight of their children sitting around the table and two people they didn't know. Yu Long rose to his feet and turned to his friends.
Yu Long: Genma, Nodoka, it's so nice to see you again.
Nodoka: Y…Yu Long…
Genma: …………
Soun: You are Yu Long
Yu Long: Yes, Genma, Nodoka, what's wrong?
Nodoka: I, I just can't believe you're here…
Genma: Yu, where is Setsuna?
Setsuna: *rising to his feet* Right here…
Setsuna got to his feet and turn to look at his parents. Nodoka and Genma were speechless. Tears began to run down Nodoka's face.
Nodoka: Set… Setsuna?
Setsuna: Mom…
Nodoka quickly moved to hug her lost son. The two embraced and Nodoka began to cry on Setsuna's shoulders.
Setsuna: Mom, mom please don't cry. Please.
Nodoka: Oh, I have my two sons back.
Genma: Where have you been all this time boy?
Everyone sat down as Setsuna told his story to Soun, Genma, and Nodoka. Once he finished his story, both families accepted Setsuna with open arms.
Soun: Now we must think of a place where Setsuna can stay.
Akane: Why don't we put him in with Ranma?
Kasumi: That's a good idea Akane.
Ranma: Sure, I don't mind sharing my room.
Setsuna: Thanks bro.
Nodoka: Also, you're going to have to start school as well.
Setsuna: School? *under his breath* as if the monks weren't bad enough.
Nabiki: It's the same school me, Akane, and Ranma go to.
Setsuna: Oh, ok.
Kasumi: I guess I should start dinner, Mr. Yu Long, will you be staying for dinner.
Yu Long: I don't want to intrude.
Soun/Genma: Nonsense!
Genma: Yu, you brought my son back to me, we are going to celebrate. That ok with you Tendo?
Soun: Of course, Mr. Long, you can stay here if you wish.
Yu Long: Please, call me Yu. Now how can I refuse such a gracious offer?
Nodoka: I'll help Kasumi in the kitchen.
Kasumi: Thank you Auntie.
Akane: Ranma, can I talk to you for a sec.
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Akane led Ranma outside to talk to him.
Akane: Are you going to tell Setsuna about your curse Ranma?
Ranma: I guess I should, I mean he'd eventually find out any by living here.
Akane: And what about the other things?
Ranma: Other things?
Akane: You know, like Happosai, Kodachi, Shampoo, Cologne, Mousse, Kuno, Mikado, Azusa…
Ranma: I get it, I get it. Did you have to remind me?
*/*\*
Later a feast was served. Everyone sat at the table: Ranma, Akane, Nabiki, Setsuna, Nodoka, Genma, Soun, and Yu Long. Ranma and Genma loaded their plates and began to devour their food. Kasumi served everyone and they all started to eat. During the meal, Setsuna was reaching for a piece of shrimp, but had it stolen by Ranma.
Setsuna: Hey.
Ranma: Sorry Setsuna, but if I leave an opening our old man will steal the food.
Setsuna reached for a pot sticker, but had that stolen by Genma this time around.
Nodoka: Genma, Ranma! How can you steal food from Setsuna?
Setsuna: Don't worry mom, I can handle them.
Ranma: Oh yeah?
Setsuna: Yeah…
If Ranma and Genma had been paying attention, they might have seen Setsuna's arm quickly fly out and retake his food. Setsuna pointed at Genma's and Ranma's plates, then to his own. Ranma looked at his own plate and realized some of his food was missing. Immediately Ranma cast his gaze onto Genma's plate and saw that some of his food was missing too. Both Genma and Ranma looked at Setsuna's plate and saw their missing food was their.
Setsuna: If you think you can get your food back, try it.
Setsuna pick up the shrimp he stole back from Ranma and was about to eat it, when Genma and Ranma both made a grab with their chopsticks at their lost food. In a blurred motion, Setsuna's hand shoot at, letting go of the shrimp, and snapped both Ranma's and Genma's chopsticks in half with his own, caught the shrimp before it fell, and returned to eating his food.
Ranma/Genma: Huh?
Setsuna: What? You think I lived in the Omni Dragon Temple all my life and didn't learn martial arts? *smirk cross Setsuna's face*
Ranma: The monks taught ya martial arts? What style?
Setsuna: It's the Omni Dragon School of anything goes-martial-arts. But, what I learned was a bunch of different techniques and I rolled them all into one.
Ranma: Care to show me what you got, I mean, that's what your letter said anyways.
Setsuna: Sure, just let me change.
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End of Part 1
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Author Commentary: Well, it looks like Setsuna's officially part of the family. Guess you'll have to wait until next time to see to match between Ranma and Setsuna. I wonder who's going to win… wait a sec… I all ready know. It's going to be- *Mallet appears for nowhere and whacks the author in the head. Akane appears and yells at author about almost giving away the ending, then disappears.* Ow… now I know what Ranma goes through. Well, I'll shut up now before I get hit again. Until next time, later Ranma Fans.
Next Time on Ranma ½: Ranma and Setsuna Duel it out
Legal Garbage: All the characters in this fan fic are copyright of Rumiko
Takahashi and Shogakukan Inc, etc, etc, etc. I don't own them; I'm just borrowing them for the time being and will return them later. The only characters that don't belong to Viz or Rumiko are my own created characters Setsuna Saotome and Yu Long. Copyright laws apply to these characters, I created them, please don't use them unless you include my name and that THEY ARE MINE! Standard warnings for fan fics. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!
Key: */*\* = Scene change
*word* = An action
name/name = said together
{word} = Thought
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Part 1: Here's Setsuna
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We open on a quite morning in Nerima, a rare sight considering who lives in this city. Ranma and Genma were sparring by the koi pond, as usual. Kasumi was in the Kitchen preparing breakfast with Nodoka help. Soun sat at the table in the living room, reading the paper. Nabiki was watching the morning sparring match from her room with her camera ready for when Ranma inevitability would fall into the koi pond. Akane was in her room getting dressed for school.
Kasumi and Nodoka brought the food into the living room, and announced breakfast ready. Right at that very same moment, Genma and Ranma had jumped at each other and were directly over the koi pond. Ranma blocked Genma's kick with his own kick, but since Genma had stopped his attack at the mention of food, he and Ranma stopped in mid air. Ranma flailed his arms in a useless attempt to keep from falling into the pond. *SPLASH* The two fell into the pond and a moment later a wet Ranma-chan and giant panda stepped out of the koi pond while Akane came down the stairs and followed by Nabiki a little later.
Ranma-Chan: Geez pop, why do you always have to stop when we're right over the pond?
Panda: *holding up sign* I heard food.
Ranma began to unbutton her shirt until Akane stopped her by pouring some hot water on his head and saying,
Akane: Ranma! Do you always have to wring out your shirt when you're a girl?
Ranma: Oh, you're telling me about modesty?
Ranma stuck his tongue out at Akane who did the same in return. Akane had to suppress the urge to hit Ranma. Things between them still hadn't been that well, but they were slowly improving. Ranma put his shirt back on and both families sat down and began to eat breakfast. It looked like there wasn't going to be anything strange about this breakfast. Finally, they would have a normal meal… that is, until there was a knock at the front door. Nodoka got up and went to answer the after telling Kasumi that she'd get the door.
At the front door was the mailman with a letter marked "Urgent". After the mailman left, Nodoka looked for who the letter was addressed to, It said to Mr. and Mrs. Saotome. She took the letter to her husband. Genma opened the letter and began to read, with Nodoka reading over his shoulder. Both Genma and Nodoka went pale.
Akane: What's wrong Mrs. Saotome?
Ranma: Yeah, you two look like you've seen a ghost.
Genma: We may have boy...
Akane/Ranma: Huh?
Genma handed the letter to Ranma and Akane, who quickly read it. They both looked at the letter in disbelief, it read:
"To Genma and Nodoka, I know that it has been a long time, but I have found information concerning you son, Setsuna……he's alive…… I know this may be hard to believe, but from what the emblem on Setsuna's baby necklace look like, the one you described to me seventeen years ago; I may have found him... I'm going after him. Once I get a hold of him and confirmed he is Setsuna, I shall bring him to meet you. I'm in Iwaki right now, heading towards Utsunomiya. Your hearts can be at peace, your eldest son is alive and well. I shall write you again when I catch up to him.
From, your friend, Yu Long."
Ranma: What is this about mom, pop?
Nodoka: *tears starting to form in her eyes* Ranma, before we had you, we had another son, Setsuna, your brother who was born one year before you.
Genma: It was five months after he was born, Nodoka, Setsuna and I took a trip to Ishinomaki, were out on a picnic in a field, when a strong storm blew in suddenly. We put Setsuna into his basket and started to run for shelter. A lightning bolt came down right in front of your Mother and me. It threw us back and the basket... flew into a river. Because of the storm, the river was moving too fast for me to get there in time and we lost your brother. When the storm died down, I went searching for him... all I found was his basket; I searched the area, looking for at least his body. When I found nothing... I could only assume that your brother had died in the storm and was lost to us.
Everyone stared in shock to hear this. Nodoka's tears fell freely down her cheeks.
Nodoka: We didn't stop searching for him. Your Father and I hired Mr. Yu Long to search for Setsuna, even if he only found his body. He searched for six months but found nothing. We thanked him for his efforts and told him to stop looking. Mr. Long said he wouldn't quit and would search until he found something. We told him of Setsuna's necklace the nurse's at the hospital gave him. When he heard that you were born he came to see you and asked us how much Setsuna looked like you.
Akane: So, now he thinks he's found Setsuna?
Genma: It would appear that way.
Ranma: So I might have a Brother?
Nabiki: Actually Ranma, It seams like an older brother. The letter says seventeen years ago.
Ranma: .........
Nodoka: There is no use in dwelling upon this. Ranma, Akane, Nabiki, you're going to be late for school. *she said while wiping the tears out of her eyes*
Ranma stood up and walked over to his mother. He put his hands on her shoulders and said,
Ranma: Don't worry mom, I'm sure your friend found Setsuna.
Nodoka: Thank you Ranma, you're such a good son.
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Ranma, Akane, and Nabiki all walked to school together, Ranma walking on the fence thinking, until Nabiki broke him out of his contemplation.
Nabiki: So, Ranma, what do you think about having a brother?
Ranma: Lay off Nabiki, he hasn't even been found yet. Besides, I don't know how I should feel.
Akane: Don't worry Ranma, I'm sure thing will work out.
Nabiki: You know Ranma, just this once, I'll be nice, and not to spread this information around school.
Both Ranma and Akane stare with surprise at Nabiki's words. Ranma didn't buy her sudden generosity.
Ranma: All right, what's the catch Nabiki?
Nabiki: No, I'm serious Ranma; I'm not going to spread this around. Well, not until I have confirmation that this guy really is your brother.
Ranma/Akane: *Sigh*
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Yu Long had been traveling for days. The young man he was chasing seemed to be a lot more slippery then he had originally thought. As Yu walked down the streets of Iwaki, he spotted his mark. A young man dressed in black boots (more dress style of boots), baggy jeans, a dark shirt, black trench coat that nearly touched the floor. Which had an insignia of what looked like a raven pointing it's beak upwards with it's wings spread wide, and long brown hair that went down to his claves and pulled back in a long ponytail, with bangs that went down to his chin. He was carrying a large duffel bag over his left shoulder.
Yu got up and started after the young man. The streets were full of people and it was becoming hard to follow the young man. Yu saw his mark duck into an alleyway and quickly followed after him.
As Yu turned the corner in the alley, he was greeted by his mark looking dead at him, through sliver eyes.
Young Man: Who are you, and why are you following me?
Yu Long: My name is Yu Long, and I have been hired to find you.
Young Man: Who hired you?
Yu Long: Before I answer your question, I have one for you. What is your full name?
Young Man: You've been following me, and you don't know my name?
Yu Long: I know your first name is Setsuna, but I need to know your full name before I answer any more of your questions.
Setsuna: Fine, I'm Setsuna Saotome.
Yu Long: You're positive?
Setsuna: Of course I am; that's what my bracelet says anyways. *hold up right wrist to reveal a small gold bracelet.* It was originally a necklace, but I got too big for it.
Yu Long: Let me see that bracelet.
Setsuna: Not until you answer my questions.
Yu Long: Very well.
Setsuna: Who hired you?
Yu Long: Your parents.
Setsuna: My... my p...parents?
Yu Long: Yes, they hired me seventeen years ago to look for, I promised them I'd find you one day and take you to meet them.
Setsuna: *clenches right fist* Tell me this. *says through gritted teeth.* What kind of parents abandon their child when he's a baby? Then hire someone to look for him later.
Yu Long: They didn't abandon you. A raging storm blew in on them while they were on vacation with you. They were almost hit by lighting and your mother wasn't able to keep her hold on your basket and you fell into the Kitakami River.
Setsuna looked at the man standing in front of him in disbelief. How could this man know where he was found?
Setsuna: Why should I believe you?
Yu Long: Because, I can help you find your parents.
Setsuna: Heh, is that your best reason.
Yu Long: Do you know where your parents are right now?
Setsuna: No, but that's why I'm looking for them.
Yu Long: Look, let me buy you lunch and convince you I'm here to help you.
Setsuna looked suspiciously at Yu Long.
Setsuna: {Well, even if he's lying, I can still get a free meal out of this} Fine, you can buy lunch.
Yu Long: Good.
The two left the alley and walked to a nearby restaurant. They sat down in a booth facing each other. They placed their orders and waited for their food to be ready.
Setsuna: So how are you going to convince me to believe you Yu?
Yu Long: All I can do is show you this.
Yu Long pulled a necklace out of pocket and handed it to Setsuna. Setsuna picked up the necklace and examined it. Setsuna stared with fear in his eyes, a rare sight for Setsuna, at the necklace. It had the same raven as his bracelet and trench coat. Setsuna stared at Yu Long, clenching the necklace in his hand.
Setsuna: Where did you get this?
Yu Long: From your parents, two years after I started my search you. Back then, I thought you'd be too small to where when I found you.
Setsuna: ………*stares at necklace in his hand* …Alright… you've convinced me, now tell where my parents are?
Yu Long: They're in Nerima. I can take you to them.
Setsuna: Thank you. *hands necklace back to Yu Long*
Yu Long: No no, that is yours. Your parents wanted me to give it to you. But I must ask you something.
Setsuna: Nani?
Yu Long: Don't take this the wrong way, but, how are you even alive today?
Setsuna: Heh, that's a long story, are you sure you want to hear it.
Yu Long: I wouldn't have asked if I didn't want to know.
Setsuna: Ok…well, like you already know, I fell into the Kitakami River and apparently floated down the river some ways. The monks that raised me…
Yu Long: Monks?
Setsuna: Yeah, let me explain how they found me. I fell out of the basket that I was in and somehow landed on the shore still alive. A mother wolf found me and…
Yu Long: Wolf!?!
Setsuna: Yes, wolf. Please let me finish before you ask anything, or I'll never finish.
Yu Long: Sorry, please continue.
Setsuna: Like I said, a mother wolf and her cubs found me. Don't ask me why she didn't eat me. Instead, she picked me up by the blanket I was wrapped in and started to walk off to find shelter. At least that what the monks assumed. The next day, after the stormed had passed, the wolf continued to carry me along. The same time, a monk was walking down the same path as the wolf. The monk saw the wolf carrying me; he slowly walked towards the wolf. She thought of me as one of her cubs now and gentle put me down and took a protective stance in front of me, growling at the monk. The strangest thing that they told me was, all of the mother wolf's cubs surrounded me in the same stance as their mother. The monk stopped, lucky for him he knew how to let off aura that animals could sense. The mother wolf sensed that the monk wasn't going to hurt her children or me, so she let the monk pick me up and carry me off to the OU Range where I was raised and taught martial arts from the monks their.
Yu Long: That is an interesting story, so the mother wolf just let the monk take you?
Setsuna: Not really, she followed him and the wolves also started living in the temple with me, much to the monks' dismay.
Yu Long: Where did the monk take you, anyway?
Setsuna: To the Omni Dragon Temple.
Yu Long: You were raised by the monks of The Omni Dragon School of anything-goes-martial arts?
Setsuna: Yeah, that's how I learned to fight.
Yu Long: So monks raised you and yet you have long hair like that?
Setsuna: Well, the monks did try to shave my head at first, but every time they came near me with anything to cut my hair, the mother wolf attacked them. Not attacking them to hurt them, but just to get them away from me.
Yu Long: So that's why you have such long hair.
Setsuna: Yup, once I got old enough to realize what was going on, I decided to leave my hair the way it was and just let it grow. *tugs lightly at ponytail*
Yu Long: Heh, heh… I think we should start heading towards Tokyo.
Setsuna: Why Tokyo? You said my parents were in Nerima.
Yu Long: Nerima is close to Tokyo. Besides, I don't think we'd make it all the way to Nerima in one straight trip.
Setsuna: All right, let's go.
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It had been nearly a week since the first letter from Yu Long had arrived. Genma and Nodoka checked the mail every day, hoping to hear something from Yu Long.
Ranma: Don't worry mom, I'm sure your friend will contact you soon.
Akane: Ranma's right Mrs. Saotome. Mr. Long has probably already sent another letter.
At that moment, the mail arrived. There were a letter from Yu Long, addressed to Genma and Nodoka. There were two letters inside the envelope. Every one read the first letter: My Dear Friends,
I HAVE FOUND HIM! I am heading towards Nerima right away. Your son is alive and well, oh and Genma, it appears that he learned some interesting martial arts. I should arrive within a week off this letters arrival. I shall see you soon my friends.
Until we meet,
Yu Long
PS: Your son has also written you. His is the second letter.
Nodoka immediately grabbed the second letter and started reading it with tears of joy in her eyes: Dear Mother and Father,
I don't know what to write. I have been looking for any information that would lead me to my parents for almost a year now. I will explain why my search has only just begun recently when I arrive. I pray you both are well.
Your Son,
Setsuna Saotome
PS: Ranma, I look forward to meeting and sparring with you as well. I heard a lot about you from Yu Long.
Nodoka looked at her Husband, the tears flowing freely from her eyes. Genma embraced his wife.
Nodoka: *Crying into Genma's shoulder* Setsuna is alive. My son is alive.
Genma: I pray he doesn't think we abandoned him.
Ranma: Don't worry mom, pop, I'm sure he doesn't.
Nabiki: So what are we going to do now?
Kasumi: I guess we wait for our guests.
Soun: Looks like your family has increased Saotome.
Genma: *still holding his wife* Looks that way Tendo.
Everyone went into the house except for Ranma and Akane. Ranma was looking at Setsuna's letter. He was trying to come to terms with his feelings about having an older brother. Akane saw Ranma's face and had some concern for him.
Akane: What's wrong Ranma?
Ranma: Huh? Oh, nothing. I'm just trying to imagine what kinda style Setsuna knows.
Akane: Figures; is martial arts all you think about Ranma?
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The next day, Ranma, Akane, and Ukyo were talking at school. Even thought Akane and Ukyo were rivals, Ranma thought they should at least tell her about Setsuna.
Ukyo: What did you guys want to tell me?
Akane: We found something interesting about Ranma.
Ukyo: Nani?
Ranma: I have a brother.
Ukyo: Huh???
Akane: It's true Ukyo, Ranma has an older brother.
Ukyo: Where has he been all this time? I mean Ranma didn't have a brother when we first met.
Ranma: He was lost as a baby. A friend of my parents has been looking for him for almost seventeen years now.
Ukyo: Nani!?! Seventeen years!?!
Akane: We were surprised to hear that too.
Ukyo: *shaking her head to clear it* Do you know when you're going to meet him?
Ranma: Not really. Yu Long said he was bringing my brother here to Nerima.
Ukyo: Well, does he have a name?
Ranma: Setsuna…
Ranma, Akane, and Ukyo were about to continue their conversation. That is, until Kuno came charging at Ranma.
Kuno: Ranma, you cur!
Ranma: Not again.
Ranma jumped away from the girls to draw Kuno away, which worked. Kuno charged at Ranma with his bokken posed to strike. Ranma easily parried Kuno's attack and planted a roundhouse kick to the back of Kuno's head, sending him knocked out to the floor.
Ranma: You still got a long way to go before you're able to beat me Kuno.
Akane: Honestly Ranma, Do you all ways have to fight.
Ranma: What else am I suppose to do; he keeps attacking me.
Ukyo: *sigh* Oh well. Hey, I gotta go open my shop. Do you want to drop by for some okonomiyaki?
Ranma: Sure.
Akane: I swear, your stomach is in charge in your body.
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Later, at Ucchan's, Ranma and Akane were sitting at the counter talking to Ukyo while she made them some okonomiyaki.
Ukyo: So, how do you feel about having an older brother Ranma?
Ranma: Honestly. I don't know. I just hope he's good at martial arts.
Akane: *smiling* Again with martial arts?
Ukyo: Ranma said that already, didn't he? *also smiling*
Ukyo served Ranma and Akane, then went to serve some other customers. Ranma wolfed down his okonomiyaki while Akane enjoyed hers. The two finished their food just as Ukyo came back to talk to them.
Ukyo: How was it Ranma-honey?
Ranma: Delicious as always Ukyo.
Ukyo: That's good to hear. Your opinion means a lot to me Ran-Chan
Akane: … *cast angry look at Ranma*
Ranma: Ukyo, don't take this the wrong way, but we gotta go.
Ukyo: Oh, okay. I'll see you guys tomorrow.
Akane/Ranma: Bye
As the two walked out, Ranma bumped into a young man in a trench coat, with an older man standing behind him.
Ranma: Hey…
Young Man: Sorry about that.
Ranma: That's ok, no big deal.
Ranma and Akane left Ucchan's and made their way home.
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Yu Long: You need to watch where you're going Setsuna.
Setsuna: Hey, I can't see through doors.
Yu Long: Heh heh.
Yu Long and Setsuna made their way to the counter and waited for the chef to come take their orders.
Ukyo: How can I help you?
Yu Long: I'd like a seafood okonomiyaki.
Setsuna: Beef for me please.
Ukyo: Ok, coming right up {this guy looks a little like Ranma}
Ukyo went to work fixing the two men's orders. She quickly and expertly made their orders and gave it to them. She tried to listen in on their conversation.
Setsuna: Are you sure their here?
Yu Long: Calm down, I told you; in the last letter they sent me, it said Nerima. Well, we're here; all we have to do now is find the Tendo Dojo. Then my promise will have been fulfilled.
Setsuna: That reminds me, why were you looking for me? I mean, what did you owe my parents?
Yu Long: *in a low voice* My life…
Setsuna: Nani!?!
Yu Long: Keep your voice down.
Setsuna: *in a lower voice* What do you mean your life?
Yu Long: A year before you were born, your father saved my life. I promised him I would repay his kindness one day. Now that day has come.
The two finished their meals, paid, then left. Outside, Yu Long pulled out a map and began to look for the right street. As the two walked, they talked.
Yu Long: This way.
Setsuna: Hey Yu…
Yu Long: Yes, Setsuna?
Setsuna: What are my parents like?
Yu Long: *smiling* So, it's finally set in that you're going to meet your parents.
Setsuna: …
Yu Long: What are you going to do when you finally meet them?
Setsuna: I…don't know.
Yu Long: Don't worry, they'll be glad to see you.
Setsuna: I hope so, *in a lower voice* I hope so.
The rest of the trip was walked in silence. They walked for what seemed like hours to Setsuna, until, finally they reached the Tendo Dojo front gate. Setsuna's heart seemed to jump from his chest to his throat.
Yu Long: The moment of truth *starts to open the gate*
Setsuna: Wait…
Yu Long: *stops opening gate* What's wrong?
Setsuna: *whole body begins to shake* I… I…
Yu Long: It's okay, they're waiting for you.
Yu Long opened the gate; he and Setsuna walked up to the front door. Yu Long opened the door and called inside.
Yu Long: Genma? Nodoka? Is anyone here?
Kasumi: Oh, we have guests.
Yu Long: Does a man by the name of Genma live here?
Kasumi: Why yes, who might I say is looking for him, do you own a restaurant by any chance?
Yu Long: Huh? Oh, no no no, I'm not here to settle any of his tabs. My name is Yu Long.
Kasumi: Oh my, you're Mr. Yu Long?
Yu Long: Yes.
Kasumi: So this must be Setsuna, Right?
Yu Long: That's correct.
Kasumi: *to Setsuna* It's nice to meet you Setsuna.
Setsuna: *looking at the ground* Nice to meet you too ma'am.
Kasumi: Please, call me Kasumi.
Setsuna: Alright, Kasumi…
Kasumi: *smiling* Please, come in.
Yu Long: Thank you.
Kasumi led Yu Long and Setsuna to the family room where Nabiki was sitting watching TV; Akane was watching Ranma while he was training in the back. Kasumi walked in and looked at her sisters. Nabiki was the first to notice the two men standing behind Kasumi.
Nabiki: Who are those two Kasumi?
Kasumi: This is Mr. Yu Long and…
Nabiki/Akane: Mr. Yu Long!?!
Ranma: *walking in after hearing the out burst from the girls* What's with the yelling?
Akane: Ranma, That's Mr. Yu Long.
Ranma: Nani?
Yu Long: So you're Ranma?
Ranma: Y you…you're Yu Long?
Yu Long: Yes, and this is Setsuna *motioning to the young man standing behind him*
Ranma and Setsuna stare at each other for awhile, each seemingly trying to remember something. Ranma was the first to say something.
Ranma: Hey, you're that guy I bumped into at Ucchan's.
Setsuna: Oh yeah, so you're Ranma?
Akane: We finally get to meet Ranma's brother.
Nabiki: Wait a minute, your letters only arrived yesterday.
Yu Long: Huh? Stupid postal service. We mailed those letters a week ago.
Setsuna: I told you to send the letter through priority mail, but you said no, so…
Yu Long: Don't start.
Kasumi: Nabiki, Where's father?
Nabiki: Daddy and the Saotomes went for a walk. They should be back in about an hour.
Yu Long: Well then, I think this give Setsuna enough time to get acquainted with you all.
Everyone sat around the dining table as Setsuna told his story about where he has been for all this time. After sometime, Soun, Genma, and Nodoka returned home.
Soun: *calling from the front door* Girls, where are you?
Kasumi: In here father.
Yu Long: *looking at Setsuna* The moment of truth…
Their parents walked into the family room, and were greeted by the sight of their children sitting around the table and two people they didn't know. Yu Long rose to his feet and turned to his friends.
Yu Long: Genma, Nodoka, it's so nice to see you again.
Nodoka: Y…Yu Long…
Genma: …………
Soun: You are Yu Long
Yu Long: Yes, Genma, Nodoka, what's wrong?
Nodoka: I, I just can't believe you're here…
Genma: Yu, where is Setsuna?
Setsuna: *rising to his feet* Right here…
Setsuna got to his feet and turn to look at his parents. Nodoka and Genma were speechless. Tears began to run down Nodoka's face.
Nodoka: Set… Setsuna?
Setsuna: Mom…
Nodoka quickly moved to hug her lost son. The two embraced and Nodoka began to cry on Setsuna's shoulders.
Setsuna: Mom, mom please don't cry. Please.
Nodoka: Oh, I have my two sons back.
Genma: Where have you been all this time boy?
Everyone sat down as Setsuna told his story to Soun, Genma, and Nodoka. Once he finished his story, both families accepted Setsuna with open arms.
Soun: Now we must think of a place where Setsuna can stay.
Akane: Why don't we put him in with Ranma?
Kasumi: That's a good idea Akane.
Ranma: Sure, I don't mind sharing my room.
Setsuna: Thanks bro.
Nodoka: Also, you're going to have to start school as well.
Setsuna: School? *under his breath* as if the monks weren't bad enough.
Nabiki: It's the same school me, Akane, and Ranma go to.
Setsuna: Oh, ok.
Kasumi: I guess I should start dinner, Mr. Yu Long, will you be staying for dinner.
Yu Long: I don't want to intrude.
Soun/Genma: Nonsense!
Genma: Yu, you brought my son back to me, we are going to celebrate. That ok with you Tendo?
Soun: Of course, Mr. Long, you can stay here if you wish.
Yu Long: Please, call me Yu. Now how can I refuse such a gracious offer?
Nodoka: I'll help Kasumi in the kitchen.
Kasumi: Thank you Auntie.
Akane: Ranma, can I talk to you for a sec.
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Akane led Ranma outside to talk to him.
Akane: Are you going to tell Setsuna about your curse Ranma?
Ranma: I guess I should, I mean he'd eventually find out any by living here.
Akane: And what about the other things?
Ranma: Other things?
Akane: You know, like Happosai, Kodachi, Shampoo, Cologne, Mousse, Kuno, Mikado, Azusa…
Ranma: I get it, I get it. Did you have to remind me?
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Later a feast was served. Everyone sat at the table: Ranma, Akane, Nabiki, Setsuna, Nodoka, Genma, Soun, and Yu Long. Ranma and Genma loaded their plates and began to devour their food. Kasumi served everyone and they all started to eat. During the meal, Setsuna was reaching for a piece of shrimp, but had it stolen by Ranma.
Setsuna: Hey.
Ranma: Sorry Setsuna, but if I leave an opening our old man will steal the food.
Setsuna reached for a pot sticker, but had that stolen by Genma this time around.
Nodoka: Genma, Ranma! How can you steal food from Setsuna?
Setsuna: Don't worry mom, I can handle them.
Ranma: Oh yeah?
Setsuna: Yeah…
If Ranma and Genma had been paying attention, they might have seen Setsuna's arm quickly fly out and retake his food. Setsuna pointed at Genma's and Ranma's plates, then to his own. Ranma looked at his own plate and realized some of his food was missing. Immediately Ranma cast his gaze onto Genma's plate and saw that some of his food was missing too. Both Genma and Ranma looked at Setsuna's plate and saw their missing food was their.
Setsuna: If you think you can get your food back, try it.
Setsuna pick up the shrimp he stole back from Ranma and was about to eat it, when Genma and Ranma both made a grab with their chopsticks at their lost food. In a blurred motion, Setsuna's hand shoot at, letting go of the shrimp, and snapped both Ranma's and Genma's chopsticks in half with his own, caught the shrimp before it fell, and returned to eating his food.
Ranma/Genma: Huh?
Setsuna: What? You think I lived in the Omni Dragon Temple all my life and didn't learn martial arts? *smirk cross Setsuna's face*
Ranma: The monks taught ya martial arts? What style?
Setsuna: It's the Omni Dragon School of anything goes-martial-arts. But, what I learned was a bunch of different techniques and I rolled them all into one.
Ranma: Care to show me what you got, I mean, that's what your letter said anyways.
Setsuna: Sure, just let me change.
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End of Part 1
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Author Commentary: Well, it looks like Setsuna's officially part of the family. Guess you'll have to wait until next time to see to match between Ranma and Setsuna. I wonder who's going to win… wait a sec… I all ready know. It's going to be- *Mallet appears for nowhere and whacks the author in the head. Akane appears and yells at author about almost giving away the ending, then disappears.* Ow… now I know what Ranma goes through. Well, I'll shut up now before I get hit again. Until next time, later Ranma Fans.
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