Chapter 48: The Emotionless Little Girl

At Youkai Academy…

Tsukune Ano, his friends, Moka Akashiya the vampire (Perhaps his love interest), Kurumu Kurono (A subcumous fighting for Tsukune's love), Mizore Shirayuki (The snowwoman), Yukari Sendo (The young witch), Ruby Toujyou (The full fledge demon sorceress), Ginei 'Gin' Monka (The werewolf), and Kokoa Shuzen (Moka's half sister) were discussing what to report on their newspaper since the school allowed them to use the club and computer room during summer vacation due to Gin's convincing.

It was then, Kurumu has an idea. "I heard a rumor in Tokyo…" Kurumu smiled. "Well, what is it, Kurumu? Don't keep us hanging!" Yukari beamed. "Have you heard? People are falling into a coma because of an MMORPG." Kurumu stated as she looked at the window.

"Huh? Humans falling into a coma because of a video game?" Moka blinked. "Yeah. The same MMORPG is the very popular game by CC Corp, The World. Some people say people have fallen into a coma because of that game and the internet at some island called Nerima is having problems connecting." Kurumu nodded as she got out a lipstick and used it on her lips.

"I heard of that island…" Ruby frowned. "All sorts of crazy stuff happen there all the time and there's the Cursed Springs there."

"Some say it was a virus that caused The World's servers to crash and the real world is experiencing problems." Mizore stated as she puts the lollipop in her mouth. "Hmm, this may be a scoop." Gin stated.

"Gin, you got an idea?" Tsukune stated. "We're going to play The World to find out the cause of these strange happenings and exterminate the virus responsible for the happenings. Luckily, I came prepare for this job." Gin grinned as he tapped his foot on a floor panel, the panel opened up to reveal 8 The World starter kits.

"Since when did you get this stuff?" Kokoa asked, glaring at Gin. "Personal reasons. Now, I want all of us to go home and install The World into their PCs so we can solve this mystery and make the headlines!" Gin stated.

"Right." Tsukune nodded. Yukari looked at Moka. "Hey Moka? If you want, I can modify your character for The World to switch forms with your normal self and Reverse Self." Yukari stated.

"Well… OK." Moka nodded.

(In The World…)

Kite and Zoey logged in, so did Tsusaka. They looked around and saw The Galaxy Angels, Inuyasha, his friends and Kan'u and their friends at the Grunty Farm. Nodding to each other, the three head there.

Forte looked at a Grunty seriously. "I don't get why the people raise these… pig like cows." Forte muttered. "Aw come on, Forte. You may never know if you liked them." Ranpha closed her eyes and smiled, just then, the baby Grunty licked Ranpha in the face. Ranpha gritted her teeth as she glared angrily at the baby Grunty.

Tsusaka laughed. Ranpha glared at the Wavemaster. "And what's so funny about that, huh?!" Ranpha snapped at him. "Oh sorry. This reminds me of something similar that happened to Mimiru when she first met a Grunty." Tsusaka grinned as he leaned on his staff.

"Ugh! Don't remind me, Tsusaka!" Mimiru growled as she walked up to her friends. "Mimiru, you logged in too?" Kite smiled. "Uh-huh. So what's up?" Mimiru stated. "We're still waiting for Wiseman to tell us his plan to combat the Cursed Wave. So we're passing time by playing The World." Zoey smiled.

"Well, I hope this Wiseman guy thinks of it soon. I want The World to be back to its normal self." Mimiru sighed. "Hmm…" Tsusaka scratched his chin in thought. "What's up, Tsusaka-san?" Komei asked him. "I know a great place with a really rare item." Tsusaka stated. It was then, Balmung came in.

"How are all of you faring? I know it is difficult for Milfeulle, Kan'u, Inuyasha and their friends to adjust to a world where they don't feel hungry or thirsty." Balmung asked politely.

"We're used to it, Mr. Balmung. I just hope we find a way back to our worlds." Mint sighed. "So what's up, Balmung?" Zoey asked him. Before Balmung can answer, Ranma and his friends logged in.

"Finally! We logged in!" Ryouga sighed. "Yu Jie couldn't log into The World due to computers at home messing up. Yu Jie states computers in life support due to mysterious bad virus." Shampoo stated.

"Yu Jie is right, Ran-chan. If we don't hurry up and defeat the remaining five signs, not only will Nerima's internet go offline forever, but the comatose victims may never wake up again!" Akane stated. "I know. Let's find Kite and Zoey, so we can discuss what to do next." Ranma nodded.

Ukyo noticed Kite, Zoey and the gang talking. "We won't have to. They're at the Grunty farm in this server." Suddenly, Ryouga and Mousse noticed Balmung with them. "Sir Jerkalot!" They both growled as they charged at Balmung. "Wait you two dumbasses!" Ranma growled as he and his female friends followed them.

Vanilla noticed Ryouga and Mousse charging at Balmung. "Look out…" She stated emotionlessly. Balmung raised an eyebrow, and then he realized what Vanilla was saying and turned around and unsheathed his sword to block Ryouga and Mousse's attacks.

"What are you doing here, Sir Jerkalot?! Are you gonna tail us again so Lios can delete our characters?!" Ryouga growled. "Yukito, Qiao! Stop! Balmung is on our side now!" Zoey reasoned. "Nani?!" Ryouga and Mousse stopped what they were doing and looked at the half cat Blademaster in surprise.

"Wait a minute…" Ranma and his female friends ran up to them after hearing the whole thing. "Balmung, the same Balmung who despise you two because of your bracelets is now your best friend?!" Ranma, Mousse and Ryouga's mouths jaw dropped to the ground.

Balmung bowed his head in apology. "I apologize for being rude to you in Delta Bursting Passed Over Aqua Field. I was lost in my hatred of the bracelets. But now, I know they can do good things if used right." He stated.

"Hmph!" Akane puffed her cheeks in anger. "Even if you're their friend, some of us still don't trust you." She spat dryly. "I understand. It will take me time to earn your trust." Balmung nodded.

"Are we heading to that area you mentioned, Kite?" Commander Volcott asked. "Yeah. Let's head to Sigma Godly Fatal Holy Field." Kite smiled. After forming their parties, the gang used the Chaos Gate to warp to Sigma Godly Fatal Holy Field.

Just then, the Newspaper Club appeared in Sigma Server after leveling up their characters quickly to 50.

Moka's character was a Heavy Blade and is based on her real world self, she wore a revealing pink armour set with green gauntlets, black greaves and around her neck is her rosary which Yukari modified so Moka can switch forms in the game.

Tsukune's character was a Blademaster and he looks like his real world self only with purple hair, symbols on his face, yellow clothes with sign symbols, he has a silver sword on his back.

Kurumu's character was a Long Arm based on her real world self. Kurumu wore a revealing blue set of clothes and she has a flower ornament on her hair.

Mizore's character was a Blademaster based on her real world self, she wore icy blue clothes and has a sword shaped like an icicle since she's a snowwoman. She also has an eye patch similar to Sanjuro on her left eye.

Yukari's character was a Wavemaster and it was sorta based on her real world self, only, she's an adult. She wore an revealing black witch's outfit similar to Miharu and has her witch's hat and she has a rod with a black jewel on top.

Ruby's character was also a Wavemaster and it was based on her real world self, she wore pink and black sorceress clothes, black gloves, and red shoes. She has a black rode with a skull with wings on each side.

Gin's character was a modified one that CC Corp decided to let him get away with. It was based on his werewolf form and he wore blue armor with his claws sticking out of the shoes. He was a werewolf Heavy Axeman.

Finally, Kokoa's character was a Twin Blade sorta based on her real world self, only she is an adult like Yukari, have a well balanced buxom, wore red assassin like clothes with her mouth covered by a face mask and she has claws as weapons.

"So, we gain enough EXP to get to level 50. So are we strong enough to face whatever is behind the strange happenings?" Tsukune asked Gin. "Well, Tsuk. I'm not sure where to look. This our first time playing this game and we managed to level up to 50 quickly in one day." Gin scratched his snout in thought.

Suddenly, Moka felt a chill. "What's up, Mokky?" Kurumu asked her friend and rival in concern. Then, she noticed a girl with white hair similar to Aura, wore a blue dress and is holding a mirror.

"Never seen a character like that before…" Yukari stated, looking at the girl oddly. "…Sigma Godly Fatal Holy Field." She stated emotionlessly as she faded away. "Sigma… Godly Fatal Holy Field?" Mizore blinked.

"Maybe that's we'll find the ones responsible for the comatose players?" Ruby guessed. "It's worth a shot. Let's go to Sigma Godly Fatal Holy Field." Kokoa nodded as the Newspaper Club warped to Sigma Godly Fatal Holy Field.

Back to our heroes, they finished the dungeon and exited using a Sprite Ocarina. "Well, that was fun." Komei smiled. "We still got time, so wanna clear this area of magic portals?" Balmung suggested.

"Well, OK. We need to get stronger to defeat the Cursed Wave." Ranma nodded, then, the Newspaper Club appeared. "Huh? Are they new players?" Ukyo asked, confused. "I dunno. Let's go ask them." Zoey suggested, everyone nodded in agreement as they head towards the Newspaper Club.

The Newspaper Club looked around. "Hello there. Are you newbies?" Balmung asked. The Newspaper Club looked at the gang. "…" "…" Both groups were silent for a moment. It was then, Yukari shouted "We found you!"

"Pardon?" Tsusaka asked, raising an eyebrow. "You're the ones responsible for the comatose victims!" Yukari pointed an accusing finger at the gang. "This seems familiar…" Kite stated nervously as he made a deadpan face.

"Never thought we encounter the ones responsible so soon." Gin stated as he gripped his blade. "We'll won't show any mercy!" Kurumu shouted as she spins her spear and pointed it at the gang.

"How troublesome…" Commander Volcott sighed.

To be continued…

Next chapter: Siblings

A/N: Sorry to put this on a cliff hanger, but I will get to the Kanna fight next chapter! After the Kanna fight, Kohaku will appear in the next chapter and our heroes will fight to save him. Then in part 4 of the Naraku mini-arc, Queen's Blade will appear. So stay tuned!