Usagi's Past Life

Part 3

Mamoru just stared. Ranma was matching his opponent (Mousse?) move for move, and was able to swiftly dodge the blind boy's hidden weapons. What was even more impressive was that they were running, jumping and dodging across the roofs and walls of the buildings surrounding them.

Mamoru had only ever seen Usagi use this level of ability when in senshi form, and he had assumed that she just got some extra physical power when transformed.

Now it seemed that it was all HER.

Mamoru was so caught up in being a spectator that he didn't notice as Mousse threw a knife and missed Ranma. It was now heading for the future king of Crystal Tokyo.

Ranma saw what had happened, and grabbed the blade as it neared his lover's face. Mousse took advantage of the situation and threw a knife into the young boy's leg. Ranma gritted his teeth at the pain, and glared at the duck boy.

"Why? Why'd ya come here?"

Mousse smirked, and his eyes were briefly seen narrowing in malice. "I have come to defeat you, and prove my worth to Shampoo."

"Shampoo don't want me anymore, you idiot." Ranma calmly replied. "You would know that if you were around."

"SILENCE!"

Mousse dashed toward the martial artist, fury in his eyes. He wasn't looking at his surroundings, only focusing on his prey.

Which is why he didn't notice the ball of lightning slam into his body and electocute him. The boy was still able to move, and looked toward the interruption.

Ranma sighed, relieved. Sailor Jupiter had hit Mousse with a Sparkling Wide Pressure, and now the blind boy went charging after her. Ranma looked up Mamoru, who was unharmed.

"Are you okay?" Mamoru asked, concerned.

The younger boy smirked cockily. "I've had worse."

"Care to explain?" the older boy asked, indicating Mousse and the knives.

"Nah. Ancient history. Don't matter anymore."

Mamoru sighed, slumping in resignation. He didn't want to bother his future wife, but he also wanted to know about Ranma's past. The older boy had decided there and then that he would find out, through any means. Within reason.

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Jupiter watched out of one eye as Mamoru and his friend quickly left the area. She wasn't sure who the guy with Usagi's boyfriend was, but he looked hot. She should ask Mamoru about him later.

She looked back at her opponent. She wasn't sure what he was. He didn't look like anything she and the senshi had faced in the past, but he wasn't an ordinary human either. No human she knew had moves like that.

The boy in question was glaring angrily. "How DARE you get in the way of my revenge!"

"What revenge?" the green clad Sailor Soldier asked.

"None of your business! It is between me and Saotome!"

Makoto raised an eyebrow. "Was that the guy you were fighting?"

"Yes, if you must know. Now get out of my way! I must defeat him!"

"Why?"

"NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS, OUTSIDER!"

He charged at her, and threw a round object at her. The tall girl leaped out of the way as the bombs went off. She dodged again as a bunch of weighted chains were thrown at her. She barely had time to breathe as he brought out a mallet and swung it down at the space she had occupied just seconds ago.

'Where does he GET all this stuff!?' the green senshi thought.

"Fist of the Swan!" The blind boy cried.

Makoto dodged, and stared at the young man's weapon. It was a child's potty in the form of a swan. She blushed in embarrassment. To think she was almost hit with such a stupid attack.

"Don't think I'm done yet, witch! I, Mousse of Joketsuzoku, shall not allow anyone to assist Ranma Saotome!"

He charged again, drawing a large sword from out of his robe. He threw some weighted chains, this time ensnaring the younger girl.

"It's over!"

"VENUS LOVE ME CHAIN!"

He gasped as a shining light surrounded his body, bringing him down. He looked up indignantly at his attacker. Jupiter sighed in relief as Venus removed the chains from her body.

Soon, Mercury had joined the two.

"We were on patrol when the Mercury Computer sensed that you were in danger." The blue haired girl explained.

Venus looked down at Mousse. "What's the deal with this guy? A new enemy?"

Jupiter shrugged. "Dunno. He was fighting some cute guy that Mamoru was with. I decided to help out."

Venus perked up at the mention of a guy. "Is this guy you helped really good looking?"

"I said he was cute. Actually, he was more of a hunk. I couldn't make out his face too well, but he had long black hair."

"Maybe Mamoru-kun can tell us more about him?"

"Just what I was thinking." Jupiter agreed.

Mercury had been checking up something with her Mercury Computer during this exchange, and then turned back to her two friends. "This man is definately human. I found no trace of magic or dimensional energy on him."

Jupiter gasped. "That can't be! He was producing lots of weird things out of his robe!" She pointed at the swan potty. "Like that thing! He had it up his sleeve!"

"You're kidding!" Mercury exclaimed, gaping at the far-too-large object.

Jupiter nodded. "It's true. I think we should bring this guy with us for questioning."

They briefly turned to look at the boy. They turned back to each other and nodded.

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Ranma had decided that he should return home. So, he found some cold water and changed back into Usagi. She gave her boyfriend a worried look.

"I'm sorry you had ta-to see that." She apologised, looking away from him. "I didn't think anyone would like me if they thought I was a tomboy, so I acted as feminine as possible. I even avoided fights, even if I saw someone in trouble." She winced in shame at that last part, tears in her eys. "I'll understand if you don't like me."

"I saw how good you were. Why hide it from the senshi?"

"Because, I didn't think they'd like me. Makoto is a fighter, but she's still so feminine. I, on the other hand, am so tomboyish that I even have trouble using the proper personal adjectives. If I had shown my fighting skills to anyone, even the senshi, I'd be an outcast."

Mamoru shook his head. "That's not true at all. Tomboy or not, you are still a member of the team, and more importantly, they're still your friends. They will understand if and when you tell them."

"And you?"

Mamoru embraced her. "Usako, I don't dislike you even though you're a boy. How could I dislike you for being a good martial artist?"

Usagi returned the embrace. "Thanks."

"So, what style do you use?"

Usagi looked at him puzzled. "Huh?"

"What style of martial arts do you practice?"

"Saotome School Anything Goes Martial Arts." She answered, a hint of pride and smugness in her voice.

"Never heard of it."

"If you lived in Nerima you would have." She said, almost automatically. She blushed. "Forget I said that."

He smiled teasingly. "No can do. I'm adamant about learning your past. I won't rest until I know what went on in your life."

Usagi grumbled. She didn't want him to find out, but it looked like she had no choice in the matter.

"If you're so serious," Usagi said resignedly, "then I suggest you find Nabiki Tendo. She'll tell give you anything you want, for a price."

"Alright then. I shall."

Usagi seperated from the older boy, and walked home. Mamoru watched her leave, then went off into the opposite direction when she was out of sight.

He now had two clues. Nerima, where he assumed Ranma had lived, and Nabiki Tendo, who would give him the information he needed.

He just hoped he could handle it.

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I'm finishing here.

Next time, the Sailors interrogate Mousse, and Mamoru visits Nerima.

I hope ya enjoyed it! And please comment!