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ISDH

Drums rolled like thunder.

The Setting Sun Turned the sky to fire. The Mountains burned with Passion and Lust...

The Bride Stood at the Alter, Her mother behind her. The Setting sun lit her outfit like it was flame itself. Nabiki Was using a mini cam to record the whole thing.

Herb stood Dressed in Full ceremony robes and male form. He had been asked to preform the Wedding as to prove that The Marriage did happen, and that no Family other then Mu Su's line profited from this union above any other line.

The Drums rolled one more time, then fell silent.

Then a reed pipe sang out. It was soon flowed by a chorus of sound that flowed across the Valley, leading the male to his bride. Mu Su walked calmly, regally to Ranma's side.

Herb Spoke in Japanese, "We are here to Wittiness the union of the Brave Warrior Ranma, of the Clan Satome, Destroyer of Saffron, Champion of the People, to the Worthy Male, Mu Su, of the Clan of the Silver Crane, Master of Hidden Weapons, Master of Tori Sutoraiku bird strike, reference to the attacks he used when he caught up to Ranma in Japan. on this most majestic of days" Herb then repeated it in Mandarin.

"If there are any who Challenge this Union; Speak Now or forever remain mute." Again he repeated it for those who did not speak Japanese. Two matrons glared out over the crowd, hands on the hilts of their weapons.

There was silence.

Then the Main gates blasted inward.

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Shampoo stopped to catch her breath. She had about an Hour before sunset. She would be at the Village soon after the sun set. She had made good time.

Grandmother had used her pull with the Chinese Embassy to get them dropped three days run outside the village. A fighter jet with the pilot, an old woman and her pet cat were flying over the mountain range, and then parachuting to the ground. A splash of hot water, a change of clothes and they were away...

They had been running. They were either ahead of Ranma, or just on his heels. And with the Sun setting there would be Nothing that blind duck could do until morning...

Ling Ling trotted up. " Hello Cousin, Honored Elder. I see you Arrive in time to Stop the Wedding. Elder Dan Dur has arranged for a sunset ceremony, with Herb presiding, Something about it being Ironclad, and not even an Elder of Blood Tiger Clan can ignore the Victory of the Clan of the Silver Crane. "

They then heard what sounded like thunder.

" Oh, They have Started. Mu Su will walk the Isle just as the Fiery Sun, touches the ridge of the Mountains. " Ling turned and ran off to the Village. She ran fast, knowing that Shampoo would soon overtake her, and she wanted to be there to see Shampoo kick that duck's ass for stealing Ranma...

Shampoo did not quite outrun her cousin, but she did make it the Gates in time to hear the Ringing Voice of the Prince of the Musk " ... or forever remain mute! "

She did not stop.

She did not slow down.

She hit the Gates with her fist, and using a anti-wood style of the 'breaking point' Smashed the Gates inward.

" I Claim Right of Combat! I am here to reclaim my Male. " Shampoo roared.

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Genma, in Panda form, waddled along the long road that lead up to the Kuno estate. Reaching the Gate, he grabbed the Bell rope and pulled twice.

Then he waited.

and waited...

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In a small work shop covered by snowdrifts, a small army of long beards, cone hats, and longer ears worked around the clock. Some were making small toys, others knitting, still others were packaging everything up...

They only had 6 months, 3 weeks and 4 days until Santa delivered the Toys to all the good little boy and good little girls of the world!

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...And waited...

Then the Gate Cracked open. A short Ninja with buck teeth stuck his head out. "yes?"

I am here to see Mistress Kuno. flip It is about her Impending Marriage to Satome Ranma.

Nodding his head, "this way please." He had seen weirder things in the service of the Kunos. Mr Turtle being one.

And to Mr. Turtle he lead the Panda.

6 >For those who are wondering, or who have Forgotten Who and What Mr Turtle is, He Mistresses Kuno's pet Alligator. Why Mr Turtle? either a delusion or a rich weirdo thing. I do not recall where I found the translation for Mr Turtle, but in most fannon, and from what I remember of the magna, it translates out. >9

Mr. Turtle was on his back as his mistress was scratching his chest with a rake. "Oh my big boy likes that doesn't he? Oh yes you do." Seeing the help lead a Panda into the Garden, her private Eden..."Ooo, look, Lunch is served.."

"Mistress, This One has brought word of Satome Ranma. Something about an Impending Marriage?"

"Dismissed. Bring Mr. Turtle that beef hind, The Panda and I will have Tea on the North Terrace."

"yes mistress."

an;

Someone asked; "Why is Herb there?"

Answer; He is there to keep the old Ghoul from declaring the wedding null and void.