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Chapter 3
Ranma, Prepare to Die!
Furious Ryoga Appears!
The story just far: A sudden display of rebellion against Genma caused Ranma to be tossed into a random spring at Jusenkyo. Unlike the other pools there this one turned out to be a one way portal to the world of Son Goku. Now, teamed up with the teen genius Bulma and the Monkey King himself, Saotome Ranma begins his quest to find the mythical Dragon Balls…and a way back to his own world!
Last Chapter: After Ranma and Bulma decided they didn't like each other, the pig tailed boy and Goku helped a lost sea turtle get back to his master, Kame-sen'nin. In return for their help, the turtle hermit gave the group the Kinto'un Cloud, Baby Gamera (Much to Ranma's disgust), and the three star Dragon Ball!
A about a week and a half ago …
Ranma was dumbfounded as he hurled through the sky. He hit the water rather hard. Despite the pain all he could think about was how much he was going to beat on his father when he got out of the spring. His thoughts quickly changed when he saw the oddest thing he had ever seen before: A boy with spiky hair and a monkey tail swimming right beside him. Ranma would have screamed if he hadn't been underwater. The mysterious boy seemed equally upset. They both swam up to the surface as fast as they could. Once the pony tailed boy did so he noticed he was no longer at Jusenkyo. He was now in a strange mountain setting. In fact, this wasn't even a spring he was swimming in. It was a rather large lake.
But what Ranma failed to realize was that about an hour later his arch rival repeated that process, minus the encounter with a monkey boy. Hibiki Ryoga hit the water just as hard as Ranma had. When the lost boy reached the surface, his eyes were burning with rage. He realized now that agreeing to work with the father of his hated foe was big mistake. Once he reached the shore he knew that chances are he was stuck on this world for good. And it was all…Ranma's…fault!
"Saotome Ranma, I'll send you to hell, if it's the last thing I do!"
Ranma yawned as he and Goku waited for Bulma to finish up her shopping. They had come across a town and Bulma had insisted that they stop. The girl had gone to buy some supplies, though to Ranma this was just another excuse for a chick to shop.
"I'm sooooo bored," Goku said from the back seat of the car both fighters were currently sitting in. "Hey Big Brother, let me see that turtle you got from the old guy the other day."
The pig tailed martial artist's face became stern. "Damn old freak. He gave me that stupid mouthy monster movie reject! There' ain't no way I'm gonna call that thing."
Gou pouted at this but soon forgot as he got another idea. "Let's go walking around. I'm really bored just sitting here doing nothing!"
Ranma nodded. Bulma had told them to stay in the car but the teen genius wasn't their boss. "Yeah, let's take a walk. Bulma gave me some money earlier so maybe we can do a little shopping ourselves."
"Can we get some food?"
"I don't think we have enough cash for that with the way you eat, monkey boy."
So the two martial artists found themselves wandering around the small town. Eventually they came across something that caught Ranma's eyes. It was a shop that sold capsules. This was a perfect opportunity for them to find out exactly what those capsule things were. Upon entering the shop the first thing the pig tailed boy noticed was that the shop keeper was a fox. No, he wasn't an attractive lady, but the real type of fox. He was standing upright, dressed in cloths and even had glasses.
The shop keeper greeted them. "Welcome, travelers, to the best Capsule Shop in the Central East! How may I serve your capsule need today?"
Ranma was about to ask him why he was a talking animal but realized that if there are going to be talking bears and turtles on this world then why not foxes? "Um, yeah, this is me and my buddy's first time in a town. We've been, uh, training in the mountains for most of our lives and have finally come out to civilization. We were wondering what these capsule things are?"
The store keeper gave Ranma odd look, but complied with his request. "Hoi Poi Capsules are the brainchild of renowned scientist and genius Dr. Briefs, who is also CEO of the company that produces them. The basic premise of the invention is that various useful items, such as cars and houses, are stored in easy to carry capsules. Basically you could have several cars, planes and various other things on your person and no one would even notice. I must say that Capsule Corporation changed our world."
Ranma nodded his head. He could see how such an invention could catch on. "You know what; I think I'll buy one of those capsule things."
The storekeeper smirked. "For a first time user like yourselves I suggest you purchase the Mystery Capsule!"
Goku spoke up for the first time since they entered the store. "Why would we want the Misery Capsule?"
The pig tailed boy laughed a bit. "He said mystery, not misery."
The shopkeeper continued. "You see, the Mystery Capsule is a promotional gimmick this store is famous for. We pack random items into various capsules and sell them for the standard price of 5,000 zennie. We don't know what's inside, but there's a chance you could get something very valuable or rare at that cheap price. It's very popular for people who are new to capsules."
Goku scratched his head. "What's zennie?"
"It must be what they call money here," Ranma assumed.
"Oh. Wait…what's money?"
Ranma rolled his eyes. He pulled out the cash Bulma had given him. "This is money, Goku. You can use it to buy stuff. We got just enough to buy that Mystery Capsule thing."
The shopkeeper smiled. "A good choice, sir."
After exchanging the money for the capsule, Ranma and Goku headed outside to see what they bought. It turned out to be an old beat up, though pretty large, mobile home.
Goku never the less was impressed by it. "Hey, that house has wheels!"
Ranma sighed. He was hoping for a plane. Instead he got this piece of junk. The Saotome Heir quickly put the car back into its capsule and put it in his pocket. "Man, what a rip-off."
By this time Bulma had found her two companions. She was pretty angry that she had to go looking for them. "Where the hell have you two been? I told you to wait in the car!"
The older boy gave Bulma cocky look. "Who died and made you Queen? You're not our boss."
The teen genius became annoyed at the pig tailed boy's remark. "Listen here, Saotome: This is my quest. Despite what you think we're going to do at the end, I'm wishing for a boyfriend! These are my Dragon Balls, these are my capsules, and this is my journey! I'm the main character here; you two are just extras that I picked up along the way! That's why I'm the boss!"
Ranma became angry as well. "Look, you; these ain't all your Dragon Balls. Goku has one of his own and you can't make a wish without it. Too bad for you he's my friend so he's gonna help me get my wish! Right, Goku."
"Right," Goku responded even though he had no idea what he was agreeing to or even what the argument was about.
The greenish blue haired girl sighed. This argument was getting old. Ever since Ranma tried to steal the Dragon Balls a few days ago the two had been fighting all the time over who gets to make the wish. "You know what; let's just get something to eat. I haven't eaten at a good restaurant in a long while."
Goku became excited as food was mentioned. "Alright! I was starting to get real hungry!"
And so the three travelers made their way toward a restaurant.
How long had it been since Ryoga had arrived on this world? He had lost track of the time days ago. His whole involuntary expedition to this world was all one huge blur of insanity. This was Ranma's fault, and he would pay. This the lost boy swore.
The bandana clad youth looked around. There was a small town nearby. Perhaps he could find some food there, as he was pretty hungry. He just prayed that his sense of direction wouldn't make him lose his way this time.
"For a small town there sure is a large selection of restaurants," Bulma noted as she and her companions continued searching for someplace to eat.
Ranma nodded on agreement. "Yeah I guess but can we just pick one already. Goku might resort to cannibalism if we don't feed him soon."
Goku scratched his head. "What's cannibalism?"
"It's when you eat people."
The spiky haired boy raised an eyebrow. "Do people taste good?"
"NO!" Both Bulma and Ranma shouted. It would be a very tragic day should Goku decided he had a taste for human flesh.
Tired of wandering around, the pig tailed martial artist stopped suddenly in front of a random restaurant. "Let's just eat here. I'm tired of this. Anyplace is as…"
Ranma never got to finish his sentence as he was cut if by the sound of someone screaming at the top of his lungs. "YOU!"
All three travelers turned to see a boy, about Ranma and Bulma's age, wearing a yellow long sleeve sweatshirt, black kung-fu pants, and a leopard skin bandana across his forehead. He had an enraged look on his face. He had a toothy frown that revealed fangs that were unusual for a human to have.
"Who's that hunk?" Bulma excitedly demanded.
The newcomer charged at the group with what appeared to be a bamboo umbrella. "After all this time we meet again! Saotome Ranma, prepare to die!"
Ranma was caught off guard, but his reflexes were able to allow him to dodge the angry fighter's initial attack. "Who the hell are you?"
This made the fighter stop in his tracks. "Who am I? I'm the one whose life you ruined, you bastard!"
Ranma thought about this for a second. He came up with nothing.
The fighter looked at him sadly. "You really didn't remember?'
Ranma shook his head. This disgusted Bulma. "Are you that much of an idiot?" she asked.
The new arrival became angry again. "Just tell me this, Ranma; why did you run out on our fight!"
As soon as he said those words Ranma instantly remembered who this guy was. But it couldn't be him, right? This was a whole different world, wasn't it? How could this guy have gotten here?
"It can't be…Hibiki Ryoga?"
Ryoga smirked evilly. "You've finally remembered."
Ranma's eyes were full of shock. "How could you possibly be here? It's impossible."
"Did you think hiding on another world would save you from my wrath? I promised myself long ago that I'd make you pay for your crimes and avenge my honor!"
Bulma was confused by the new arrival's words. "Another world? Ranma, what's he talking about?"
Ranma, annoyed at Ryoga for his lack of discreetness, lost hi stemper. "You idiot! They didn't know about that!"
"Do you think that I care about whatever lies you told these people, Saotome? I'm here to make you pay for the crimes of you and your father!"
The pig tailed fighter became confused at what Ryoga said. "Pop? What does Pop have to do with anything?"
Before Ryoga could answer he found his arm was being hugged by Bulma. Now despite some of her lesser qualities the teen genius was still very attractive. The lost boy however was not used to being so close with pretty girls.
"Tee-hee," Bulma giggled. "Why don't we stop all this fighting and get something to eat. Won't you join us, Hibiki-san?"
The bandana clad youth struggled with his words as what came out as non-coherent babbling. Bulma, being an opportunist simply said: "I'll take that as a yes."
"Geez, she really is slut," Ranma muttered. "She'd go after any guy she thinks is cute."
"I'm hungry," Goku replied.
A little later the group along with their guest found themselves seated at a table in one of the many restaurants in town.
"Are sure you can pay for this?" Ranma asked the resident genius after they had placed their orders, Goku having ordered three of everything in the house.
She shrugged. "It's okay. I come from money. Even if Goku eats the place out of business I should be able to pay for it." She turned her attention to Ryoga who was sitting uncomfortably next to her. "So what's your story, handsome?"
Goku nodded in agreement, though he was a bit upset. "Yeah, why do you wanna beat up Big Brother?"
Ryoga looked at the boy strangely, disgusted that he would look up to Ranma of all people as his "big brother." "It all started when the two of us were in middle school…"
Some time ago…
Ryoga hadn't eaten in days. This was due to the fact he had used all his energy and focus to reach school which had taken him a week to do so. But finally he'd made it and now he was going to get the last piece of bread in the cafeteria. The bread was thrown high in the air by the lunch lady and Ryoga knew that, being the only martial artist in school, he would be able to grab with ease. "It's mine," he declared. Sadly an unknown villain suddenly jumped on his head using him as springboard I order to grab the bread for himself.
After they both landed Ryoga addressed his new enemy. "That was my bread!"
The pony tailed boy who had beaten him smirked. He seemed to be new to the school. "Well, you were too slow."
Ryoga's face became stern. "Who are you?"
"Saotome Ranma."
"Saotome, eh? I shall not forget this offense of bread!"
"That's it?" Goku asked. "You're mad at him over some bread?" It seemed like a pretty dumb thing to be made about.
Ryoga felt insulted by that. "Of course not! I'm mad at him over a lot of bread! He did this to me every day for months! And when I finally challenge him to a fight he turns tail and runs away!"
Ranma pinched the bridge if his nose. "Ryoga, I waited for you for three days."
Both Bulma and Goku's eyes lit up when they heard that. Why would he make Ranma wait three days?
The lost boy became started to become angry once again. "But when I got there on the fourth day you had run off to China with your father!"
Ranma shook his head at his rival. "The vacant lot where we agreed to meet…was behind your house! Why the hell did it take you four days to get there?"
The lost boy said nothing. Ranma knew why it took him so long. Ryoga had the world's worst sense of direction. He'd get lost in his own house.
Goku still wasn't satisfied with Ryoga's reasoning. "But that's still a stupid reason."
The bandana clad fighter growled at the boy. "That was only the first insult. The real reason I want revenge is because of Ranma I have seen hell! It's Ranma's fault that I'm stuck on this insane world!"
Bulma had looked at the boy strangely, then back at Ranma. "What does he mean, 'this world'?"
Ranma nervously laughed at teen genius. "Ha ha ha, good one Ryoga! I think you really had 'em there with that silly joke."
"Are you mocking me, Saotome?" Ryoga angrily demanded. "You know good and well that you and I are from another world!"
The pig tailed boy buried his face in his hands. "You really are a stupid idiot, Ryoga."
Bulma scratched her head, not sure what to make if this conversation. "So, you guys are aliens or something?"
Ranma sighed to himself. The jig was up. "No, not exactly. We're from Earth, but just not this Earth."
Goku was totally lost. Luckily at this moment the food had arrived. It was a good distraction for the monkey tailed boy.
Bulma nodded knowingly. "Parallel universes, huh?'
Both Ranma and Ryoga showed blank expressions on their faces. The teen genius mumbled something about dumb jocks. "There's a theory," she started. "That there are an infinite number of realities each with its own Earth. My dad knows a few experts on the subject so that's how I know about it. I never really believed it before, but that would explain why Ranma knows absolutely nothing about the way the world works, not to mention Goku's tail."
"Not really," Ranma interrupted. "I met Goku when I first came here so he's a native." The pig tailed boy turned toward Ryoga. "But you still haven't explained how the hell you got here. I mean, I'm not even sure how I got here."
"I'm sick of your lies, Ranma!" Ryoga shouted. He calmed himself as he told the tragic story of his arrival on this world.
A about a week and a half ago …
Ryoga had reached a valley full of springs. He had no idea where he was, but he believed he was still in China. He could almost smell his rival somewhere around here.
There was no sign of human life except for a lone hut not too far from the springs. 'I guess I better ask where I am,' Ryoga thought to himself.
From inside the hut the Jusenkyo Guide was trying to console his latest customer, a fat Japanese martial artist who unwittingly tossed his only son into the mysterious "Gate-Way Spring." Saotome Genma was not in a good mood. He was scared to death to return back to Japan for fear his wife would slit his throat for losing Ranma. If only he could think of some way to bring his son back. But how? To be a good father he should go after him into the spring, but the glasses wearing martial artist wasn't about to risk his own neck over this. If only he could find someone dumb enough to go and retrieve the pony tailed boy…
At that moment Ryoga made his way into the hut. "Where is Saotome Ranma?" he demanded.
It took Genma a few seconds to recognize the boy but he soon realized that he was Ranma's stupid friend who got lost all the time. An idea slowly came to his mind.
Genma faced the younger fighter. "Hibiki, wasn't it? I'm Saotome Genma, Ranma's father. You remember me, right?"
Ryoga thought about it then nodded. He had met the man a few times while he and Ranma went to school.
Genma continued. "I assume that you've come to finish your fight. Unfortunately Ranma has once again run away from you."
Ryoga became furious at this. "What? That coward! How dare he run again!"
The fat martial artist went on. "We came to Jusenkyo in order to train but we learned that each spring was cursed. Anyone unlucky enough to fall in a spring will take the form of whatever drowned there last."
The lost boy was shocked. He thanked God that he didn't fall into one of those springs himself.
"Anyway, we also learned that among these magical springs was one that acted as a gateway to another world. Ranma, knowing that you would catch up to us, dove into that spring in the hopes of never having to face you again. I am very ashamed of my cowardly son."
The guide was extremely disgusted with his costumer's lies. "Sir, that not what happen!"
Genma waved his fist threateningly at the guide in order to shut him up.
Ryoga was shocked and angry. Ranma has gone to great lengths so that they could not finish the bread feud. The Saotome Heir had no honor.
Genma smirked. "Don't worry, Hibiki, I have a plan."
Saotome Genma was not a smart man. When it came to trickery and deceit the fat fighter was a genius but when it came to plans that didn't involve such aspects he was a fool. This is the same man he dumped his son into a pit of starving cats in order to learn a martial art technique. His plan to retrieve Ranma wasn't much smarter.
"This dumbest thing this one ever see in his life," the guided commented. The group was now standing around the spring in which Ranma had fallen into. "There no way it works. It too stupid! What's wrong with you?"
Genma ignored his guide as he tightened to rope around Ryoga. "Aright. We'll lower you into the spring while hold the rope so that when you find Ranma you can grab him and well pull you both up. This is a very, very long rope so even if he has a bit of a head start we still should be able to pull you back up."
A normal person would not agree to do this, but like Genma, Ryoga was very stupid. "Okay. Don't worry. I'll bring that coward back. But once I do we'll finish the Bread Feud. Don't get involved!"
Genma nodded. "Right. Well, what are you waiting for? Get going!"
And so, Ryoga took a plunge into the spring and, of course vanished.
Genma was dumbfounded as he starred at the rope which now looked as if it had been cut loose where it laid by the water. "Oops."
The guide just shook his head. "Sir, you is dumbest person this one has ever met. I think your son is better off wherever he is."
Ranma eyes twitched as he Ryoga finished his story. First of all he was angered to learn that Genma was the one who caused him to be stranded on this world. He had no idea of the magic behind Jusenkyo until now. Second he wondered who was dumber: His father or Ryoga.
Bulma too was disgusted by the stupidity of Ryoga for agreeing to do all of this. She also wondered if what the lost boy said about Ranma was true. She shrugged it off. Even though she didn't like the pig tailed boy she couldn't believe that he was cowardly considering the acts of bravery she had witnessed from him.
Goku hadn't really bothered to listen since he busy eating all the food he could get his hands on.
Ryoga, still angry at the memory, slammed his fist on the table. "Because of you, Saotome, I'm stuck o this crazy world! Animals are walking around talking and acting like humans and dinosaurs keep trying to kill me! It's insane! Because of you I have to spend the rest of my life stranded here!"
Ranma shook his head. Ryoga obviously didn't know about the Dragon Balls. He'd simply explain to the lost boy that they could find a way back home that way. "Look Ryoga…"
The bandana clad boy didn't let his rival finish as his rage he took over. He slammed his fist into the table again, this time breaking it in two. This caused Goku to lose his meal. "Enough talk! I'm challenging you again, Ranma!"
The pig tailed boy was on edge. He wouldn't back down from a fight of course but a duel with his old rival would only slow up the quest, not to mention that there was no real reason for them to engage in combat.
Goku on the other hand had just been interrupted during a meal. He wasn't happy. "Hey you, I was eating that!"
Ryoga turned to the boy and frowned. "Sorry, but revenge is far more important than your food!"
Goku scratched his head. "What's revenge?"
The lost boy just starred at the boy. "I don't have time for you. I have to send Ranma to hell!"
Now the monkey tailed boy didn't understand this completely but he knew this guy wanted to hurt Ranma. "So you wanna beat up Big Brother, eh? Well you gotta fight me first!"
Of course Ryoga took this the wrong way. He faced Ranma and yelled "You coward! Are you just going to hide behind this kid?"
Goku hopped from where he was sitting. "C'mon, I get bored with the talking parts. Let's fight!"
The lost boy sighed. This kid was really picking a fight with him. He might as well humor him. Once the monkey tailed boy realized that he punches wouldn't hurt him Ryoga would be free to finish off Ranma. "Alright kid. I'll you have the first hit."
Goku smiled brightly. "Wow, really? Thanks!" With that Goku put all his strength into a powerful blow.
Right before it hit, Ryoga wondered if it was a good idea to underestimate this seemingly defenseless boy.
The punch sent the lost boy crashing right through a nearby wall. Ryoga landed in the middle of the street and began rolling around in immense pain. Goku followed him through the hole hid opponent had just made.
Ranma looked at Bulma. "You got enough money to pay for that?"
Bulma had a rather distressed look on her face. 'Dad's not gonna be happy when I charge this to the Capsule Corp. account,' the teen genius thought.
Back outside Ryoga had picked himself up, still in pain as well as in shock after being hit insanely hard by that little kid. As Goku rushed his opponent a combination of emotion and reflex caused him to counter with his own strongest punch. This sent Goku flying several feet backwards. The monkey tailed boy crashed into a nearby mailbox, nearly destroying it.
Ryoga eyes widen in disbelief as he realized what he had done. "I just hit a defenseless little boy! How could I do such a thing? Forgive me!"
While the lost boy was busy screaming Goku had picked himself up and calmly walked over to where Ryoga was. He wore a slight smile. "Hey, that really hurt! You must be really strong, right?"
Ryoga wasn't sure what to say at this point. This boy had shrugged off his strongest punch like it was nothing. "What kind allies did Ranma make while he was here?"
The younger boy went into an offensive stance. "Heh, this is gonna be fun! I don't get to fight strong guys besides Big Brother that much!"
Ryoga decided then that this was not an ordinary kid. To hold back at all would cause him to suffer defeat to this child. "Fine, I won't hold back anymore!" The lost boy pulled his umbrella from his backpack (Which he had managed to hold on to) and began taking swings at his shorter opponent. Goku managed to dodge the swings but wasn't given an opportunity to counter himself. Growing impatient, the bandana clad youth put all his power into one huge swing. It lacked speed however so the spiky haired boy was able to easily leap over it. Landing behind his opponent, Goku pulled out a weapon of his own: the Nyoibo Staff.
Ryoga turned around to face his opponent only to find out that was a strategic mistake. "Do you stuff, stick!" Goku yelled as his staff extended right into the gut of the lost boy. This caused the older boy to be sent flying several feet in the air. However he was hardly at a disadvantage at this point. The fanged fighter removed several of his bandanas (It seemed he had many to spare) and hurled them at the younger boy.
Goku, sensing that these projectiles were dangerous, used his staff to block each one of the bandanas. Ryoga had in the meantime landed gracefully and unharmed on the ground. His emotions running wild, the lost boy launched himself in an all or nothing attack. The monkey tailed boy was prepared. As his opponent launched a punch Goku countered with his signature attack.
Blocking Ryoga's punch with his fist Goku shouted "Rock!"
Goku then poked the lost boy in the eyes. "Scissors!
Finally he slammed a powerful open palmed fist at Ryoga's face. "Paper!"
As Ryoga slipped into unconsciousness he cursed Ranma, for this was all his fault.
Ranma approached his smaller friend and looked to where Ryoga lay. "That was my fight, Goku."
The spiky haired boy just shrugged. "You got to fight the last one. It was my turn."
The pig tailed boy sighed. "I think it may be best to leave him here. If he wakes up while we're on the road he might just attack us again. Stupid jerk, we should be on the same side."
Bulma had come out of the restaurant by this time. She faced Ranma with an unreadable expression. "Are you really from another world?" She asked. Ranma nodded.
The teen genius gave a bright smile. "It's starting to make sense now! That's why you wanted the Dragon Balls! That was the only way you could get home!"
Ranma again nodded. "So now that you understand, will you help me out and let me use the wish for myself?"
Without losing her smile Bulma responded "Not a chance."
Ranma fell to the ground head first. "Why the hell not? I need it a lot more than you do!"
The greenish blue haired girl lifted her nose at the boy. "This is my Dragon Ball quest, aright! You wouldn't even know anything about it if we hadn't crossed paths. I'm wishing for the perfect boyfriend! You'll just have to wait until next time."
"You damn slut!"
"Don't call me that, you jerk!"
"Slut!"
"Jerk!"
"Slut!"
"Jerk!"
Ranma groaned at this. It seemed that he and Bulma would be having the same argument until Shenlong was actually summoned.
As the two teens argued back and forth all the way to the car, Goku clenched his stomach. "I'm still hungry."
Several hours later….
Ryoga awoke to find himself still in the middle of the street. He's eye twitched as he remembered that he was beaten by that child. As he picked up his backpack and walked in the opposite direction as Ranma and his friends the lost boy could be heard grumblingly: "Ranma, this is not over! I'll defeat you and your little monkey friend if it's the last thing that I do!"
To be continued…
Preview for Next Chapter!
Ranma: Yo, Ranma here. I can't believe it; someone beat us to the next Dragon Ball! We managed to follow the guy into the desert, but while there we meet this bandit named Yamcha!
Yamcha: Hand over your valuables. Or would you rather taste my Wolf Fang Fist?
Ranma: You wanna fight, pal? I'll give ya a fight! Next time on Ranma and the Monkey King: "Battle in the Desert! Ranma VS Yamcha!"
Goku: Does that mean I don't get to fight this time?
Author's Note: Alright, another chapter complete. This story turned out to be pretty fun to write. Anyway starting next chapter we'll see the presence of Ranma (And Ryoga) having a major impact on the Dragon Ball universe. As you may have guessed from the preview Oolong will not be making an appearance. Of course that will be explained later, so you'll just have to wait until Chapter 4 is done. Speaking of Ryoga, expect to see him again very soon (Because I like the lost boy).
Updated Notes: Ironically during these early chapters I suspect I was writing them and uploading much too quickly, which is the opposite problem I have these days. In any event I've cleaned up a lot of the spelling and grammar errors in this chapter and it should be much easier to read now.
