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AN;
1. No Nodoka did not kill anyone. I was trying to imply that when she drew her Sword, the goons pulled a 'Sir Robin' and ran away.
2. In no less then three other Fanfictions, Nodoka lived in jujubann(spck) ward and carried the sword more for her protection then for any other reason. I am using both for her protection, and because she is not completely sane.
3. Yes she knows how to use the sword as I intend to explore in this chapter and/or the next. As I am limited in my broad experience of Anime as to who is the greatest swordsman and the back story of that line. I do know something of Tenchi, but most is from fanfiction.
poll; Tenchi or Kenshin?
will need advice as to who would be a good author to read to find out more info.
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Akane arrived home to find her father and the panda singing, off key, a song in english, something about 'clover' and 'one more time'.
Akane shook her head and made her way up to her room to change into her gi and start her work out.
As she was heading down the Stairs, the Gate bell rang. Knowing that her father was in no condition to answer the gate, she went herself. "Where is Kasumi?"
Pulling the Gate open, She saw a pretty redheaded woman in a silk kimono. "May I help you?"
"This the Tendo Dojo, correct?"
"Yes." Why would a woman with this much class be asking about the Dojo. "I am Tendo Akane."
"Then I do believe that I have business with Person or persons within. May I enter?"
Manners warred with survival. As she is a Japanese female, even if she is a violent tomboy, Manners won out. "Come in please."
As the gate boomed closed, a chill breeze picked up.
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Suddenly Ranma and Kasumi perked up. The house was calling out to it's mistress and Ranma sensed its calling.
"Oh My" Kasumi's calm was shaking.
"We had better get back to the Dojo. Something nasty is going down there." Ranma's voice was light but chilled.
"Taxi!" Nabiki was not taking chances.
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As the Taxi unit pulled up to the Gates, Ranma and Kasumi sprang out and ran inside. Leaving Nabiki to pay the cabbie, and collect the bags.
The House, sensing its Mistress in its confines, opened up to her, showing her what had happened today. Ranma caught bits and pieces.
"Kasumi, Kitchen. Stay there. Unless I tell you Otherwise.
Ranma was picking up four chi/ki patterns in the back yard. two were the blue/green of the Fathers, then there was the Red and yellow that was Akane. The last was a Red and purple form that was scaring the House. Ranma could tell that the non-father forms were armed and fighting it out. She moved quickly to the door, and 'watched' the newcomer disarm Akane and swing down on her.
The House, Kasumi, and Soun screamed out, as Ranma found herself moving faster then any would think passable for a blind person, Cane extended to block the falling blade.
The Ring of steel hitting polished wood, had not faded when the sword in the cane flashed into the light and then the dance began.
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She exited the Train with no further issue or trouble. After asking a few questions here and there she quickly found the Tendo Dojo. After ringing the bell, the gate was opened by a girl of about 17, with long blue-black hair that was held back in a loose ponytail.
"May I help you?" at least the girl was polite.
"This the Tendo Dojo, correct?" it had not changed sense the last time she had been here, but it was polite to ask.
"Yes. I am Tendo Akane" She looked so much like her mother.
"Then I do believe that I have business with Person or persons within. May I enter?"
"Come in please."
Following the girl, she shed her heels at the door, and slid into a pair of slippers offered.
She was then led to a room at the back of the house that opened out into the back yard. here she saw a man she knew as the husband of her old friend, Tendo Soun. He was sitting with a giant panda, both droning on in a song like manner.
"I am here for Ranma."
The panda perked up, glanced at her, then flashed a sign;
Stop her. She will wreck everything!
"Ah miss,I did not get your name." Soun wobbled a bit, "Ranma is not going anywhere, anytime soon. He is going to marry my daughter, and take over the Dojo," he then burped, followed by a set of hic-ups "It has been decided by his Father, the head of his Clan."
"That Fat Bastard claimed to be the Head of the Clan?" She snorted, "He married into the clan as a Ronin, it is not even proved that he is Ranma's father. It could have been any of twenty men that night. Genma was the only one caught by my father's men that was not married. You will surrender my son now, or I will take steps." Her hand dropped to the hilt of her sword.
"Your Son? That would make you..." fear flashed in his eyes, "But I was informed that you had died. I must ask that you leave my house right now." Soun had sobered up. "I-I will not have a ghost in my house." His eyes flickered to the panda and back to the woman he thought of as a dead woman walking.
"Another crime my so-called 'Hhusband' will answer for. Now where is Ranma." It was not a question.
There was a ring of steel on polished bamboo. "My father has asked that you leave. One way or another, you will be leaving."
Nodoka turned slowly to face her. The young girl had taken a Naginata from its resting place and now was threatening swordswoman with it. "Child, if you think that I am afraid of a drunkard, a babe that can barely hold a stick, and a fat dumb beast, You have no idea who I am. I am Saotome Nodoka, known as the Queen of the Blade, Keeper of the Steel Lotus, and Bringer of the Crimson Dawn. "
"The Crimson Dawn vanished six years ago. Something about no longer having the will to fight, as all she held dear was being stripped from her." Akane snarled "What a weak and soft woman she was, and so are you!" She struck.
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Now this where I will stray from the story, for a bit. Back ground info is needed to understand where Genma met Nodoka, and where Soun met Kimiko.
stats;
Genma;
art; Unarmed Combat, Petty Thievery, Gluttony
level; Master, title given by a single school
speciality; Teaching; can teach Ranma anything, even if he does not have the skills himself
Soun;
art;Unarmed Comabt, Naginata
level; Master, title given by a single school
speciality; Distraction,
Kimiko;
art; Wakizashi
level; Champion , title given by many schools through compition
speciality;blitz strike
Nodoka;
art Katana
level; Grand Champion, title given by many schools through compition
specialityGauntlet Charge
Nodoka and Kimiko were close friends from cousin schools. when Soun met and wooed Kimiko almost ten years before sealing the 'Master' away. Without her close friend there, Nodoka lost her way, and fell into 'unhappy' ways. It was at this time that Genma crossed her path in a House of questionable repute.
Her Father using his great influence, tracked down all males linked to Nodoka when she turned up pregnant. To avoid charges linking him to the panty raider, Genma married Nodoka. the whole time unknowing of how small the world really is.
then one day when 'Ranma' was 5, just short of his sixth birth day, Genma and Soun disappeared. three months later Genma returned to take Ranma on his training trip. I will not include the man among men oath, As I am rewriting most everything else.
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"What a weak and soft woman she was, and so are you!"
The 'Steel Lotus' flashed into her hand as she blocked the blade lunging for her face. "Poor thing, I will morn your passing."
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While Nodoka was wearing a normal kimono, barely having enough room to walk at a stately pace, Akane was wearing Gi that allowed her full movement. But Nodoka had trained in the Kimono, and in fact was a skilled master of the Katana while being of 'limiting' clothing.
While Akane was just below a Dan. in the unarmed arts, she was belted master with Naginata. Even better then Kuno with his wooden sword.
Add in the fact the only action Nodoka has had in the last six years was the Yuma attacks that had just begun. No real opponent, no morning kata, nothing...
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Back and forth they danced, Akane struggling to control her anger, Nodoka struggling to remember all the tricks of her trade.
The Naginata Lunged like raging bull, thrusting and slashing with the force beyond human normal.
The Katana Flashed and flickered in the sun, holding the wild child and her blade at bay.
For thirty minutes they Danced like this. Slowly Akane lost her control, Slowly Nodoka regained what she lost; breathing, muscle control, insight and foreplaning.
Then suddenly Akane made her fatal Error. Nodoka Knocked the Naginata flying, knocked Akane to the Ground, and raised her sword to strike her downed foe.
The Sword never Hit. There was this short red-haired girl with shades before her, and a cane blocking the sword swing. Only her trained eye caught the twist of the wrists, as the girl drew out a Sword.
Where she had been pressed by the first girl's strength, she was now pressed by Speed and skill. It was all she could do to block, as the slender blade probed her defenses. The Redhead was not trying to hurt her, but rather drive her away from the Other female. Slowly she gave ground, as the slender blade twisted and slithered in and around her Guard
"Saotome. Stand down.!"
