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On The Road Again
When the jet touched down at the private airstrip in Tokyo, Tsuyoshi was carrying a sleeping Lambo off of the flight, while Basil and Fuuta stuck to Nana's sides. Ryoga never strayed far from Ranko or Ranma, as he was following the new twins. Akane was staying in between the two, so that there wouldn't be any sibling issues. Nodoka walked next to Skull, who had is phone out immediately when they landed. He checked in with his cousin, and let them know that they landed safely. Sirius eyed the area edgily, making sure to stay behind Nana and Tsuyoshi, just in case a wizard decided to attack them. Viper was already discussing how Nabiki could widen her network and have it mesh better with his.
Once they went through customs, they headed towards the parking area, Basil was the first to notice, "Mama, why are there three cars?"
"One van," Viper stated flatly. "Nana's taking that one. Nabiki and I get the tiny-car, and the rest of you get the other car, with Skull at the wheel. Skull, no stunts."
"No problem, Viper," Skull nodded very seriously, which surprised Fuuta a bit, as that wasn't Skull's natural attitude.
"Mama?" Fuuta tugged on her left hand, "Why's Skull acting so...?"
"He's worried about his cousin and her friends, Fuuta," Nana replied softly to him.
"Okay. Should I do a ranking and see if it's good news?" Fuuta asked Nana.
"That's very thoughtful of you, Fuuta, but right now we should get to our hotel," Tsuyoshi smiled worriedly.
"So, later?" Fuuta asked hopefully.
"Later," Nana promised with a sad smile.
"Okay!" Fuuta grinned happily. He'd be able to help Skull stop being sad!
"Wait, so you and Nabiki aren't coming with us to help Ryoga?" Basil frowned.
"No, we have other things to do, and people to speak with. It's a work trip for us," Nabiki shrugged. "Also, Sirius may need your help locating Bellatrix's husband, so he may need a few of you to go with him to Nerima."
"I'll have to see Dad, anyway. Want me to give him anything from you, Nabiki?" Akane asked, volunteering to go with Sirius' group.
"Here," Nabiki handed her sister an envelope. "Make sure he uses it on the bills."
"Got it, sis," Akane hugged her sister. "Have fun with your mentor."
"Will do," Nabiki grinned. "Oh, and make sure Genma isn't mooching off of Dad."
"That's why I think Auntie should come," Akane smirked wickedly. She'd learned a bit too much from Fon and Mukuro, it seemed. "Ranko might even get some stress relief in, if he's there."
"Stress relief?" Ranko raised a curious eyebrow.
"Ya know, see the panda, punch the panda and beat him up," Ranma shrugged. "Akane says it's a great way to deal with stress and issues."
"Mom won't care?" Ranko raised an eyebrow.
"Not at all, sweetheart," Nodoka smirked. "Just make sure that I get a chance to have at him with my blade."
"Got it," Ranko smirked. "Let's hope the panda is in residence."
"So, once we get to the hotel, we're splitting up earlier than planned," Nana sighed. "Will Reborn be upset with you if I send you with Sirius, Skull?"
"As long as you stay in Tsuyoshi's sight when out of the hotel," Skull shrugged. "He's been a bit overprotective since the girls..."
"I know, and I understand. I'll try," Nana hugged her little brother. "Oh, and Viper, thanks for getting the kid seats!"
"Not a problem, Nana," Viper smirked. "We'll check in tomorrow evening."
"Got it," Nana nodded in understanding.
"So, we're all going to the hotel before we head to Nerima or we're staying at the Tendo's?" Skull asked.
"Actually, you guys should just head to the Tendo's," Tsuyoshi frowned as he put the snoring Lambo in his kid-seat.
"Really?" Sirius frowned.
"Seiji likes to move around a lot, and Skull has his kids on speed-dial. They should be able to get through to him," Tsuyoshi shrugged, as he buckled Lambo's seat belt.
"Great. Anything else?" Sirius grumped. He really wasn't happy about leaving his sister and brother-in-law, but he did have a duty as Lord Black to bring Bella's husband back with him.
"We'll call you once we get to the Shrine. It's called the Higurashi Shrine," Nana patted him on the shoulder, after she had helped Fuuta with his seat belt. Basil had already taken care of his own, as had Ryoga and Ranma.
"Ranma, be good for Nana and Tsuyoshi!" Nodoka told her son.
"Got it Mom," Ranma nudged Ryoga's slumped shoulder. "Don't worry, buddy. I'm stickin' with you."
"Thanks, Ranma," Ryoga stared at the floor.
"Bye!" the two groups yelled softly at each other, before taking off in their own vehicles. Tsuyoshi driving the van with Ranma, Ryoga, Basil, Fuuta, Lambo, and Nana, and Skull driving the car with Sirius, Ranko, Akane, and Nodoka.
Skull didn't drive crazily, but he still drove quite quickly to get to Nerima. Once they arrived, he called Nana's cell, before making a secondary call to the Kuno siblings. It seemed that their father was due back in town in two days, so they'd have to stay with Soun Tendo. Skull sighed tiredly as they hurried to the Tendo House. Of course, that was where Nodoka, Ranko, and Akane caught sight of the one person who should have steered clear of the Tendo's... Genma.
After leaving the airport, Tsuyoshi followed Nana's directions to their hotel. He was grateful that they had two rooms. He'd let Ranma and Ryoga have the adjoining room, and Nana and he would share the other room with the kids. Once they'd unloaded their go-bags. It seemed like Nana was ready to go again.
"Mama, are we there already?" Lambo yawned as Tsuyoshi placed him down on the bed.
"No, Lambo. We just made it to the hotel. Did you have a nice nap?" Nana smiled at their youngest.
"Yeah. So, are we going to the Shrine now?" Lambo stretched and reached up for Nana to pick him up.
Nana smiled as she took him from the bed, "That's up to Ryoga and Ranma."
"Ryoga?" Ranma asked his friend, who was looking a bit pale.
"I think I'm going to be ill..." Ryoga tried to run for a bathroom, but ended up in a closet.
Ranma quickly grabbed him and got him in front of the toilet, "Guess Bill's charm wore off."
"Maybe we should wait until tomorrow to go, if Ryoga's feeling up to it," Nana handed Lambo off to Ranma and began to fuss over Ryoga, grabbing a wet cloth and wiping down his sweaty forehead.
A few hours later, Ryoga had gotten over being sick, but his stomach was still upset. It hadn't been on the flight, or in the car ride over...
"Hey, Ryoga, it's okay if you're scared. I am too," Ranma stated. "I mean, you travel a lot and all... Even if it's not by your choice, but you've managed."
"You think it will be okay?" Ryoga asked his friend.
"I think Nana and Tsuyoshi would destroy anyone or anything that tried to get to you, and I would too," Ranma shrugged. "You're my best friend, after all."
"Thanks, Ranma. My stomach is still upset, but maybe we should just get it over with?" Ryoga suggested.
"Like pulling off a splinter," Ranma grinned.
"I think it's supposed to be a band-aid," Ryoga frowned.
"Oh, right," Ranma chuckled self-consciously.
"Nana?" Ryoga called out.
"Yes, Ryoga?" Nana opened the door to the bathroom she'd just finished cleaning, after Lambo insisted on having a messy bath.
"Can we go over to the Shrine today?" Ryoga gulped nervously.
"Are you sure you're up to it?" Nana frowned worriedly.
"I think so."
"I believe that it's a few more hours before they close," Nana looked at her watch. "What time would you like to leave?"
"Any time?" Ryoga stood shakily, as Ranma steadied him.
"Let's hit the road again!" Lambo laughed happily as he ran circles around Ryoga and Ranma.
Back at in Nerima...
"COME BACK HERE YOU STUPID PANDA!" Ranko screamed in a rage, her mother not far behind her.
"GO GET HIM, HONEY! I'M RIGHT BEHIND YOU!" Nodoka yelled as she chased behind Ranko through the streets of Nerima.
"Welcome home, Akane! I missed my baby girl so much!" Soun cried happily.
"Dad, don't think I didn't notice that Genma was staying here," Akane warned her father. "We told you that there would be consequences..."
Soun gulped as he looked into his daughter's narrowed eyes, "Didn't Ranma get his curse fixed?"
"He did, but that's not Ranma. That's his new twin sister, Ranko. And you aren't getting out of this conversation, Dad," Akane folded her arms in a disappointed look, making Soun pale and begin to sob in fear. "Auntie will deal with you when she returns, and Nabiki and Kasumi will be hearing about this."
