Master 11

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-The Cat Café after the Challenge-

"And if We try to do other wise?"

"Then the Village will be lost to the sands time as Ranma watches it burn. The Crying of the Children will draw the Musk, and dripping blood will stain the stones of the Valley."

"And what part do I play in this?" Mouse spoke quietly.

Turning her head to look at the one time rival of her son, Nodoka grinned a sour grin. "You have been selected as the male, at this time, best suited to seek the Hand of my born daughter."

The two amazons frowned, then the elder started laughing.

"Elder?" The young male was confused, and starting to worry.

"And who...who thought this one up?" the Elder gasped between laughs.

"My daughter, Ranko." Nodoka sipped her tea. "Other then Ranma there are three males who would be considered an asset to her bloodline. Kuno is ill considered, but on the list. Mental issues. Tofu, while older he is a master in his Arts. Ryoga is not in the running as he has Issues of Honor with Ranma and Ranko, but he is the best fighter. Mouse has the skills to protect Ranko when she needs it, the honor to stand aside in his pursuit of Shampoo, who is no longer an open interest. But with his acceptance of this post, he might be allowed to share in the gifts he seeks."

Nodoka sipped her tea, "There is a fourth, but Ranko thinks her sister would be better suited to his charms."

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When the Gate boomed shut, Akane knew that she was lost. She looked at her father, and saw him sniffle. Then he squared his shoulders, stood tall, and turned and walk off down the Street.

"Come Akane. This is something I should have done when you were younger. We begin your Training." Soun sounded hollow, but not lost. "First we need to find a Dojo or temple that will take us in for the night, so I can see what you have, where you are failing, and what we need to do about it. I have a friend who has a small Dojo the next ward over, but he might have a class tonight."

Akane hung her head and followed along. 'You are the last hope for the Tendos to hold on to the Dojo and the Tendo Ryu.' Akane shook her head to clear it. 'I will not fail you Nabiki. The Dojo is as good as Mine.'

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Genma was pissed. His son, his ungrateful son, had just thrown him out on the street. He had disrespected Genma's friend as well when he did not bow down and marry the girl chosen for him. To do this was beyond low, beyond dishonorable.

Genma started to glow red. Then he did something he did not believe was possible. He mastered a skill that had nothing to with thieving. He embraced the Demon Head attack, only it was over powered by his Rage. Where Soun's Head Swelled like a balloon, eyes glowed, and could roar like a beast with its tail caught in a grinder, Genma shimmered into a full body Demon, great wings spread from his back, a wicked tail twitched in anger, Over all height was increased to 10 feet as the arms ended in massive two fingered hands tipped with unholy talons.

"RANMA!" The demon jumped as to Clear the wall of the Compound of the Former Tendo Dojo...

...Only to be blasted with a black Chi Blast, being knock away from the wall and losing his hold on the 'demon. form attack.'

Ranma Landed outside the fence. "Yes, old fool, I am the one who challenged the Dojo, and before You get all high and mighty, Know that you risked your Title, your right to be here, and the Right to order me about. As of today Saotome Ranma is Lost, until Saotome Genma of the Saotome Ryu reclaims his title of Master, in three years. I will answer to Ranma only to those of my family. The Saotome Ryu here will lie dormant until its Master returns. Higimu is my Name, and it is the only name I will answer challenges with. You have two Choices, Take to the Road, relearn your Art, teach your Student if she will learn from you, and Return in three years to reclaim your Title. If I catch you using the title of Master, know you will be schooled. "

Then Ranma's Grin turned cold. "Or I call the Police, and Turn in the great thieving Panda, and your other aliases. Mother and I am tired of covering for a pathetic baka like you. "

Genma stood tall, in his human. "This is not ended. You will learn your place boy."

"You have three years, to find skills that will beat me. I can only learn what is brought to the Dojo, what Soun and Akane teach me when they return to learn and teach here at the Dojo. In three years from today, I truly hope that you will thrash me in ways that only my Master in the Art, a man I would be honored to call Father, could. Good bye Pops." Ranma then faded from view.

Genma huffed...

...snorted...

...blinked...twice, and collected his pack and followed after Soun and Akane.

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Ukyo and Shampoo were watching from the corner. Shampoo was still having trouble walking on her own.

Shampoo leaned on the wall. "What you get?"

"I am being adopted by Mother Saotome as Ranma's sister. I have even been offered a few options that I am not certain that I want at this time." Ukyo spoke in a hushed tone. "I do know that this is not over. Mother has plans for us, and you as a 'stupid male warrior' charged off before she could finish telling you what they were. You forfeited knowing what we faced in chances of being under Ranma "

Shampoo perk up, and then ran for the Café.

Ukyo giggled and jogged after.

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Ranma phased into sight next to Nabiki, one arm sliding around her waist. He kissed her under the ear. Looking at Kasumi, "Any plans Sis?"

Kasumi stripped out of the House wife dress, revealing a short skirt and vest combo underneath. "I am late for my Date. Talk when I get home. Behave" She slipped out the gate and ran for it.

Ranma turned towards the House, "Now what?"

"Mother is talking to Colon, Shampoo and Ukyo have left by the back gate to watch you toss your father out, and have most likely run off to see what Mother has left for them." Nabiki snuggled closer to 'Higimu'. "We can workout, look at the books, or look for your brother-in-law."

Swinging the Lith female into his arms, Higimu cloaked once more, and cleared the Wall.

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Shampoo slid through the doors to the Café, and stopped to look at the sight of a pale Moose and a laughing Great Grandmother.

Ukyo stepped in behind her, glanced about, "So What happened? Moose looks like He was just promised to Ranko." Ukyo asked. sending the Elder into another fit of laughter.

"Pretty much hit it on the head, Daughter. Ranko has decided that she wants to be wooed, and Moose here is the best single male for the job. The only other Male, Nabiki and Higimu say would be better courting you."

"Other Male?" Ukyo frowned, "Who!"