Disclaimer: I don't own Ranma ½, it is owned by Rumiko Takahashi. I don't own anything. This is just for fun.
3rd POV:
Tendo Dojo
It's an early Saturday morning in Tendo dojo. The only one fully awake is Kasumi as she is already starting her daily morning routine. In the guest room, the three occupants inside are sleeping peacefully until the blond stirs awake. Looking around she is wondering where she was before the memories from yesterday came back. Her training with Mousse, making lunch for Ranma, mending her friendship with Ranma and Akane, the duel, eating ice cream, fighting Ranma's would be suitors, reconnecting with the Tendos', becoming Happosai's student and the furo incident.
Ryoko groans in remembrance. 'What a busy day yesterday. So much crap happened. Most of it was good but that last part with Ranma what the hell was I thinking? Had I completely lost my mind? We actually had oral sex that's just so messed up. To be honest I expected something like that happening only if Ranma decided to go full girl and seduce me in male form. No what, I need to stop thinking about it just put it behind me because that's never happening again. I need to concentrate on training and find those damn dragon balls. I have to find my family before tragedy strikes again. I'm not losing them this time; I still haven't properly apologized to dad yet.'
Ryoko rubs her eyes and tries to get up only to feel a weight on her chest and notice that Karin is sleepy snuggly on her chest. "Guess I forgot we slept together Imoto. You look so adorable sleeping like that I can't bring myself to wake you up. I guess it is a Saturday so maybe I'll sleep in a bit longer until breakfast then do some training with Ranma." Ryoko settles back down snuggling with Karin enjoying the peaceful moment together as she tries to get back to sleep. A few minutes later she wakes up to the noise of someone entering the room. Opening one of her eyes she sees Genma enter the room tiptoeing to Ranma. 'He must be here to start Ranma's early morning spar by throwing him out the window into the Koi pond. Normally I let that happened but I want to let Karin rest a bit without their loud noises. Besides, I'll train Ranma later and it will be a whole lot more effective.'
Ryoko readies her bandanna as Genma stands over Ranma about to toss him out the window. Just as he is about to grab the sheet Ryoko uses her bandanna turning it into a whip coils all around him. Ryoko quickly gets up carefully with Karin still snuggled in her bosoms takes another bandanna gages him as he makes gargled noises then drags him to the widow throwing him out make a loud thud.
Luckily Karin was still fast asleep but Ranma half wakes. "Huh, what's that? What's going on?" He looks around and sees Ryoko by the window wearing nothing but a loose t-shirt and panties with a redhead snuggled on her chest like a koala bear.
"Uh Ryoko what is going on?" asked Ranma.
Ryoko turns to Ranma talking quietly. "It's nothing Ranma just a stray Panda bear strolled in and I kicked him out before he caused any trouble. Just go back to sleep it is a Saturday so rest up until breakfast because we are training later today."
Ranma was already connecting the dots that she kicked his Pops out and he couldn't help but snicker. "Thanks, Ryo I could use the extra sleep but why did you help me with that? Normally you and everyone let that happen as it kind of our morning ritual."
"First of all, I don't want you guys waking Karin. Second I'm your maidservant remember. 24 hours haven't ended yet." Said Ryoko.
"Oh yeah forgot about that. I don't suppose I can get you to throw the brat out as well?" asked Ranma.
Ryoko smiles darkly at him. "I sooner tell the Tendos you raped me and have Karin as my witness who would be more than happy to sell you down the river then let any harm happen to my precious Imoto."
Ranma sweats profusely at that knowing if they knew what happened yesterday and with Karin's testimony they would definitely believe her and then all the fiancé will know then goodbye Ranma. "Oh come on Ryo you know that was a joke I would never suggest something like that old buddy."
Ryoko stares at him a moment then goes back to her futon settling back down comfortably with Karin. As she lies down she notices the dragon ball lying beside her and picks it up staring at it.
Ranma who was about to go back to sleep decides to ask Ryoko something. "So Ryoko about yesterday in the furo?"
"I thought we agreed not to talk about that?" said Ryoko.
"Uh I know it's just I can't keep thinking about it all right. I guess I just want to know how you feel about it is all." Said Ranma.
Ryoko turns to him staring at him blankly. "What do you want me to say? That I liked it and I want to be another one of your fiancé pining for you?"
"No that's not what I want?" said Ranma.
"Then what do you want? I'm not becoming one of those lovesick girls of your trying to get you to love them. I know eventually when it comes time to choose you will pick Akane in the end. Besides, it was just a stupid accident between two meathead friends competing over something completely stupid. So let's just stay friends and forget about it; we still have training after breakfast."
'Besides I'm tired of people playing with my heart only to leave me. First, it was my unrequited love for Akane that I realized now was more of me worshipping an Ideal of her that wasn't real. The second was Ranma's girl-side Ranko. Her disguises weren't half bad and I wanted to believe she loved me but she always showed her true colors, in the end, breaks my heart further into pieces. And then there was… Akari I took advantage of her love using her as a replacement for Akane easily discarding her when Akane gave me attention as Ryoga. It was no surprise I lost her to Ryu Kumon when I truly didn't love her and was just trying to run away and accept any love I could get. I'm done with love I need to concentrate on saving my family from this damn curse that all that matters now.' Thought Ryoko.
Ranma getting frustrated throws in the towel. "Uh fine let's just go back to sleep then." Ranma settles back down trying to get some sleep. A few moments later he turns to look at Ryoko only to see she already fallen asleep. 'What is her problem anyway? I just wanted to know what she thought about yesterday. I just not sure what think about what we did. She didn't need to completely brush me off. Though I still don't get why it annoys me when she considers what we did was an accident. Perhaps it better not to think about it but I still would have liked to talk to her about it. She is the only one to listen to me without judging me. Perhaps I'm not looking at this in her point of view. Hmm if I had someone did what I did yesterday to me in girl form well I'm not sure I like to think something like that happening to me. It is very embarrassing, disgraceful and very unmanly. So that's why she brushed me off. I probably have done the same if the same guy who did it to me asked the same thing; though I probably reacted a whole lot worst. I guess I'll give her some space. Perhaps some training will do us some good and mend this friction.'
The three rest in their share room for another 45 minutes before Akane enters the room to wake them up. "Ryoga, Karin, and Ranma its time to wake up breakfast is ready." Akane walks into the room and sees both Ryoko and Karin snuggled together in bed. "Aw, they are just so cute together. They kind of do look like sisters like that; especially with their fangs sticking out. I just wished I convinced Karin to sleep in my room she is just so kawaii."
She then looks to Ranma sprawled on his futon snoring. She narrows her eyes. "So you like to go mess around with Shampoo do you?" She grabs a bucket of water raising it above Ranma's head. Just as she is about to dump it on him a hand stops her. "Here hold this." Ryoko swaps the bucket with Karin leaving Akane confused before she goes to the window throwing the water out dumping it on Genma who was still tied up transforming into a Panda breaking his bindings.
Ryoko walks back and takes back Karin as she gently wakes her up. "Karin time to wake up breakfast is ready."
Karin starts to wake up rubbing her eyes. "Mhm, I'm hungry what's for breakfast Oneesan?"
"We're about to find out now come on. But first I got to wake up Ranma." As Ryoko is about to wake up Ranma Akane speaks up. "Wait for Ryoga why did you stop me from splashing that jerk Ranma. He went off with Shampoo you told me."
Ryoko looks to Akane. "Sorry Akane, but I lied yesterday. Actually, Ranma had wandered off somewhere to be alone for a while. He really wanted some alone time. I lied so you wouldn't go looking for him. He really didn't want to be disturbed."
"But why would you lie for him?" asked Akane.
"I already told you why." Ryoko then walks over to Ranma about to wake him up only for Akane to grab her hand. "Ryoga tell me the truth. There is something going on between you two isn't?"
Ryoko stares blankly at Akane. "Akane your jealousy is showing."
"What?" said Akane in confusedly?
"You're jealous. You do this with every girl Ranma meets Akane. I noticed this lot as P-chan but chose to ignore it because I used to be biased toward you. Akane are you sure you love Ranma or are you just obsessed with him?" asked Ryoko.
"Obsessed? I'm not obsessed with him." Said Akane.
"Then why are you questioning me if there is something going on with me and Ranma? We've been rivals for so long so why now? Is it because now that I have a female curse now? Is it because my female form is more beautiful than you? I know you're self-conscious about your looks Akane. Do you think I would try to take him from you?" asked Ryoko.
Akane looks down. "No I-I don't know? You two have been spending so many times together while I."
"Was left behind?" finished Ryoko. "Akane you don't own Ranma. He is his own person he can do whatever he wants and hang with anyone he wants. If you really love Ranma you can't get jealous over Ranma spending time with Shampoo or Ukyo. They are his friends too; the latter more than the former but still. You have to trust him Akane or your relationship will fall apart even if you do get married. Ranma is a handsome man Akane, so women will continue being attracted to him. You can't get jealous over each one without destroying your relationship."
"I guess your right wait you're just trying to trick me aren't you?" Akane glared at Ryoko in anger. You are trying to keep Ranma to yourself. Well, I won't let you I'm mhmm." "Ryoko hands holds Akane's mouth shushing her as she is backed to the wall.
Ryoko stares at Akane with no emotion on her face. "Get over yourself; it not always about Ranma or you Akane. I don't have time to love Akane! I told you about my family curse. Do you really think I would give someone else with this curse just so I can feel loved only to have a kid with the same curse to just end up having the same if not worst childhood growing up barely seeing either of their parents? No Akane I won't do something so completely stupid that is already destroying my family; because for as long as I have this curse Akane I can never obtain love without the curse destroying it."
Akane looks down in shame. 'Did I really just let my insecurities for Ranma to accuse my friend Ryoga? Had Ryoga really been carrying something like this all this time I know him? Am I really just obsessing over Ranma? I need to go, need to think about this.' Akane gets up rubbing her face with a tear running down it then leaves the room.
As Ryoko stands there she is in deep thought. 'I'm such a hypocrite. I'm in this mess because I obsessed over Ranma leaving me in jr. high; I just couldn't let go. Not to mention the "I don't have time for love" was a half lie. Back then I chose to ignore the curse's problem focused only on finding someone who would love me because I couldn't deal with being alone. Not like it mattered in the end because I still ended up alone losing everything due to my own selfish views. I could have been friends with Ranma but chose to be his enemy out of jealousy. I could have loved Akari but I was too fixated on Akane. In the end, the hell I kept spouting to Ranma blaming him for was caused by none other than myself; I truly don't deserve to be loved do I?'
Ryoko sighs heavily rubbing her face. 'You know in a way this is all that mysterious guy fault. Ever since he stuffed my head with all that anime stuff my mind has been able to think more clearly now. I mind used to go around in circles always around fighting Ranma because of the bread feud. Use Ranma as a scapegoat to avoid my problems. Pursue professing my love for Akane because she showed me kindness in both my forms. Now I can't help but feel how stupid fighting Ranma for such a stupid reason was and how stupid, childish and pitiful I was blaming him for stuff he had nothing to do with except the P-chan thing but partly to blame myself for following him.'
'And Akane, It took me losing her to Ranma only to end up alone with nothing to show for it for me to realize the biggest mistake of my pathetic life was falling for Akane. What the hell was I thinking of loving a girl so blindly that I forgot everything else in my life to pursue her? In a way, I sort of resent her now because no matter what I did for her I was nothing more than some friend or just some stupid pet pig to her. I ignored everyone else who could have helped me because of puppy love or perhaps piggy love. Its why now only the guilt of not telling her I was P-chan makes me want to try and be her friend now and nothing else'
'As for Ranma well he did a lot of horrible things to me from my previous life that I would like nothing more than to grab him by the neck and squeeze the life right out him watching the life drain from his eyes. But I realized he was the only one who didn't abandon me. He always noticed me when I was around greeting like I was his best buddy when I was far from it. He may have tricked me countless times but we always worked together when the stakes are raised as long as I kept my jealousy of him in check. Honestly, all my good memories were with him, not Akane which were filled with delusional memories screwing with my head making me fall for her further. I can't help but wonder had I just tried to just be Ranma's friend instead of his rival then maybe my life wouldn't have ended as badly as it did. You know it's kind of funny I can't help but criticize my every action now. It's actually a good thing as it prevents me from making the same mistakes that makes me hate everything about myself to the point that slitting my own throat crossed my mind countless times.'
Ryoko snaps out of her deep introspection as she feels a small hand holding her hand. "Oneesan are you okay? You are crying, did the mean girl say something bad?" asked Karin
'I must have been from remembering my past or should I say future that I started crying without realizing it. I really do hate how my life turned out. It's why I'm trying so hard to make amends for past sins and make permanent bonds of friendship now. I may never find love but having friends will ensure I'm never truly alone anymore.' Ryoko wipes her face. "No Karin I was lost in thought remembering a bad memory. Thanks for asking. Now Ranma I know you are awake your snoring is fake now I can tell."
Ranma stops his fake snoring as he gets up. "I'm surprised you figured that out."
"So how much of our conversation did you hear?" asked Ryoko.
"Well, I started to wake up around the time you stopped her from splashing me thanks by the way. Though I can't believe you were so forceful with Akane of all people. You sounded annoyed by her, almost resentful. Ryo what happened to you?" asked Ranma.
"You can say I sort of grew up while I was gone. I don't blindly love her anymore Ranma. I realized the image I had of her was just a delusion, false hope for an idiot who fell recklessly in love with someone who would never love them back. I realized it was because of this delusion you and I couldn't be friends, all because of jealousy. Now that the delusion is gone all I see in Akane is an angry little girl that is like a twisted version of my old self. It's funny how similar we actually were." Said Ryoko.
Ranma scratches the back of his head. "Yeah, so you finally realized that? It's kind of funny in a way. The two people I can count on the most to be watching out for me are you and Akane. Even when you were trying to kill me you always were there to help me when I needed most. It why I was always happy to see you; I knew your honor would never let you kill me. The fact you didn't kill me a couple of times you beat me when you first used the Shin Shi Hokodan only proves that. I'm still grateful that one time you saved me when I got the Moxibustion when everyone ganged up on me."
"Don't mention it lets go get some breakfast." Ryoko heads to the door gesturing Karin to lead as they are about to leave the room Ranma calls out.
"Wait are you just going to go out like that?" asked Ranma.
Ryoko looks at herself seeing she is still in a loose T-shirt wearing only panties. Karin is wearing only her pajamas. "It will have to do Ranma. The rest of my clothes Kasumi took to wash same as Karin. Not that it matters besides I have seen you come down wearing less before. Now come on before I eat your portions Ranma."
Ryoko and Karin then leave the room with Ranma quickly throwing on a t-shirt and training pants following after them.
The three make their way downstairs to the family room where everyone was just sitting down at the table while Kasumi sets the food out. Ryoko and Karin sit down at the table near the end with Ranma sitting on Ryoko's left. Ryoko looking sees that Nabiki is making a good impression of a zombie as she is drinking her coffee obviously not a morning person. Soun is reading his paper, as usual, Happosai sitting down at the end of the table next to Karin, Genma Panda is sitting on the other side to Ranma, and Akane who was helping Kasumi sits down next to Ranma though she kept evading eye contact with Ryoko.
Kasumi sits down at the table. "Okay everyone breakfast is ready to dig in."
Everyone says their thanks then starts to eat. As they are eating Ranma and Panda Genma are stealing each other's food. Karin was staring at the Panda in confusedly? "Oneesan why is there a Panda at the table and why does it look so sneaky?
Ryoko turns to her Imoto patting her head. "That isn't a real Panda. Like me and Ranma, the Panda is a result of Jusenkyo; the panda is Genma."
Karin thinks for a moment. "So the Panda is baldie's dad?"
Ranma eye twitches at the bald comment as he stops to glare at the redhead. P-Genma takes advantage of this and continues to steal his food. "Yes, Karin." Answered Ryoko.
"Oneesan why is the Panda stealing all of Baldie's food?" asked Karin.
Ranma looks back only to see all his food gone. P-Genma has a satisfied look on his smug face. "Hey, you ate all my food you stupid Panda!"
P-Genma takes out a sign. {You snooze you lose boy}
"I don't know Karin? Perhaps he likes stealing Ranma's food for whatever reason. Then again he is known to steal lot things all over China; I think uncle Kazuma mentioned having a wanted poster of Genma."
This causes a few of the other attention which causes P-Genma to sweat a bit. "Does this mean Panda is a bad guy? Does this mean Papa is going to beat him up and bring him to justice? Everyone calls Papa a hero so are they going to fight?" asked the excited redhead hoping to see her father beat up another evildoer.
"Not sure uncle Kazuma considers himself a hero but maybe." Said Ryoko.
Nabiki cuts in. "By any chance would there be a reward for bringing him in?"
"The Wanted Poster had a reward of $10,000 to anyone who could bring him in alive but it no longer up anymore because it said that they found an unidentified body that belonged to Genma. I'm guessing since he is here he faked his death somehow." Said Ryoko.
Nabiki eyes have dollar signs. "Perhaps I should get in contact with the one who issued the wanted poster to correct them of this error."
Soun looks to his friend. "Saotome is this true?"
P-Genma takes out another sign. {Of course, not my old friend must have been another Genma} Happosai merely shakes his head.
Ranma stomach growls. "I'm still hungry here. That stupid Pops stole all my food."
Akane quickly goes to the kitchen bringing back some oddly colored fuming food. "Here Ranma I made this earlier this morning. Its curry, here try it with some rice."
Ranma takes one whiff of that and gages. "Oh no, I'm not eating that Akane."
"Ranma! I spent all morning making it you have to try it." Yelled Akane.
Karin takes a whiff of the substance and covers her nose. "Ewe what is that smell? I think I'm going to throw up." Ryoko quickly pulls Karin into her chest to block the smell.
"Hey, it's not that bad. Come on and try it too Karin I bet it will taste good. How about you Ryoga I know you like my cooking?"
Ryoko shakes her head. "Sorry, Akane but that curry isn't safe for human consumption or anything for that matter."
"But Ryoga you always ate my cooking? You said it was the best you ever tasted." Said Akane.
Ryoko sighs. "Sorry Akane, I lied back then. I told you before I was biased to you before. Back then I considered your friendship more important than everything else in my life. It's why I always defended you should anyone try to hurt you or if Ranma was being a jerk to you taking your side no matter if you were in the wrong or not."
"Wait you said before as in past tense. Does that mean you don't think our friendship isn't as important anymore?" asked Akane.
"Sorry, Akane but after some thinking, I misjudged considering your friendship more important than others. If anything my bias toward you was border lined worship. I was a very lonely fool back then who just wanted any form of attention even if I had to be a pig. After much thinking, I realized there were plenty of other people who offered to help me before but my single-minded view of you prevented me from accepting thinking I was betraying you. I realized I was deluding myself making a perfect Saint out of you when in truth you were not. I refused to see your flaws that were right in front me chose to keep encouraging you even when you did wrong when I should have pointed it out to you. In a way, I am to blame for not being honest with you before because I was afraid to hurt your feelings and that's not what real friends do. They tell each other the truths so they can learn from their mistake; which is one of the reasons why you still haven't improved any." Said Ryoko.
Everyone at the table was now listening closely to the two's conversation remaining quiet not you interrupt them
"Now Akane what I'm trying to say is your cooking is atrocious. As it stands now you can't cook worth a damn without making some kind of chemical biohazard." Said Ryoko.
Akane at hearing this starts to tremble in anger as her aura starts to radiate. She drops the curry down which Katsumi catches to ensure no accidental spills. "RYOGA NO BAKA" Akane explodes in unbridled rage takes out her mallet aiming for Ryoko only for it to be stopped by one finger by Ryoko using Bakusai Tenketsu to destroy it.
Akane is stunned by this but before she can react Ryoko grabs the front of her shirt pulling her toward her forcing her to stare at Ryoko's electric green eyes."Akane in all the time I spent with you as P-chan I have not once watched you eat so much as a drop of the food you made. You always fed it to either me or Ranma. Akane the first rule a cook must do when serving their food tastes their own food to ensure the people you are serving are satisfied."
Ryoko scoops up some curry on her finger feeling the burning acidic liquid on her finger ignoring it. "Akane eat this now! This is your food so you should taste it first." "But I" Akane tries to speak but Ryoko cuts her off. "I said eat it Akane."
The rest of the group was getting worried about how the situation was going. Katsumi was worried about her little sister's well being. Nabiki was interested how this was playing out. Soun was confused because as he was watching Ryoko berate Akane for a moment he saw his dead wife's image overlap with Ryoko. Ranma was uncertain what to do not to mention afraid to interfere in this. Genma was well Genma.
Kasumi having enough tried to intervene to protect your sister but is stopped by Happosai. "Don't Kasumi my dear, this was a long time and coming. This needs to happen for Akane's sake."
"But Grandfather if Akane eats that she'll." Katsumi tries to plead her case but Happosai intervenes. "She'll be fine. She is stronger than you know. You can't keep babying her Katsumi. She has to learn from her mistakes before they get any worse. What if the little girl Karin ate that? She doesn't have the same tolerance as Ryoko or Ranma. She could actually die from food poisoning and how would we explain that to her father when he comes to pick her up later? Sorry, Katsumi but this has to happen before something really serious happens that can't be fixed with a sorry." 'That and if the potential raw power is any indication her father must be immensely powerful if she inherited that much raw power that I felt radiating deeply from her. I rather not face someone as powerful or more then me trying to kill us.' Thought Happosai.
Ryoko seeing that Akane isn't cooperating forces Akane's mouth open with one hand then uses the other to stick the curry in her mouth. Once Akane tasted the curry her face turns green as she starts to gag on the offending curry. Ryoko lets go as Akane falls on all four as she starts to convulse uncontrollably. Ranma seeing that his fiancé was in trouble immediately goes to her side. Ryoko then places a hand on Akane's upset stomach using her ki to heal some the damage. After about a minute Akane stops convulsing as she starts to calm down a bit.
Akane panting looks up to Ryoko in frustration. "Are you happy now? You proved to everyone I can't cook. Does this please you that you embarrassed me in front of everyone Ryoga? I thought you were supposed to be my friend?"
Akane starts to cry in frustration. Ryoko places a hand on Akane's shoulder but tries to shake it off but Ryoko keeps a firm grip. "It's because I'm your friend I'm doing this. Tell me Akane the reason you're trying to learn to cook is to be more like Katsumi isn't?
Akane looks to her sister Kasumi before looking back down in shame. Ryoko sighs. "Akane I don't get why do you feel so inferior to your sister for. I know as my time as P-chan you are envious of how beautiful your sister is but don't see why. You are the most popular girl at school Akane. Boys are infatuated with you which are why they kept trying to fight you before school so they could have a chance to date you until Ranma came destroyed any chance they had with you. All because Kasumi can cook better than you doesn't mean you're inferior to her. I know Kasumi looks perfect but she isn't. No offense to Kasumi but she is 19 and people perceive her as the perfect housewife and she isn't even married yet. The few times I have seen her walking out in the market not once did I see a man try to ask your sister out. Most men already think she is already taken so none have tried. Honestly Akane your sister should already be out of this house in college or already married with a kid on the way not stuck here taking care of the family as a surrogate mother."
After saying that a hit of realization hits Ryoko like a freight train as she looks back at Akane stare at Kasumi like she disappointed the most important person in the world. "You're not trying to learn how to cook out of jealousy of your sister but out of guilt for your sister. Kasumi had been taking care of the family since your mother died. Placing the family first and her own personal or lack of a second. Akane you are trying to prove to your sister that she doesn't need to keep looking after you all and that she can finally move on with her life aren't you?"
Kasumi looks to her sister who looks at her in shame before looking back down again. Katsumi walks over to her sister now that Happosai is letting her pass as kneels in front of Akane and lifts her head up so she can look at her in the eye. "Akane is it true that you are doing this all for me?"
Akane sniffs a bit. "Yes Kasumi, it's just I don't want you to do everything for us. You were always there for us when I was little even when you were still in school you always came straight home to take care of the family. You were the most popular girl in school and all the boys fawned after you but to you taking care of the family were first and foremost. I still remember when you broke up with your boyfriend from high school when he went to college and you chose to stay home and take care of the family. You sacrificed so much for us and I wanted to take some of the burdens off you so you can have the life you were supposed to have."
Kasumi wipes away the tears rolling down Akane's face. "Oh, Akane you didn't have to do this for me. I love taking care of my family."
"But that's the problem Kasumi. You love us more than yourself. Kasumi you barely have anything personal to you in your room. You used to have so much stuff in there before when I was little and now there is barely anything in there at all." Said Akane.
Kasumi tried to say something but Nabiki spoke up. "She is right Kasumi. Before when mom was still alive you were the heir to the Tendos Anything Goes School." This surprised Ranma, Ryoko, and Genma. Happosai had a knowing look. "You used to be the best of all Dads' former students in the dojo easily even the older ones. Honestly when Ranma came here the way he ran, jumped and fought reminded me a lot of you when we were kids. Dad always said you were a prodigy. But all that ended when mom died. Dad was a wreck and simply gave up training the students in the dojo. We were low on money so you stepped up. You stopped training got a job to pay the bills. I tried to help too, I knew I was too young to get a job which is why I started swindling people, blackmailing people, selling semi-nude photos to students and just about anything I could do to support the family to take the burden off you."
Ranma and Ryoko couldn't help but look at the two Tendo sisters in a new light in how far they go for Katsumi. Soun, on the other hand, could do nothing but hold down his head in shame. 'Truly I am reminded again how much I had failed my daughters especially Katsumi.'
Happosai sat down next to Soun. "You know Soun as much as I like to berate you about letting things come this far with your family, the dojo and above all yourself I won't. I don't exactly have much experience in raising a family. I only took care of a few abandoned kids on my journey who I found homes for. So I only sent money to those respective families to ensure they were taken care of. I'm not the best role model Soun you know that better than anyone. But had I actually became a father then I would do anything I could to take care of them even if I had to do it alone. But never mind the rambling of an old man who missed his opportunity to have such thing just do what you do." Happosai left Soun to his thoughts as sat back down next to Karin who now had her head in Shirokuro's fur to cover her nose.
Ryoko looks to the Tendo sisters. "Akane, Nabiki I think we should all help around the House to take some of the burdens off Katsumi. She needs a real social life. She can't be a surrogate mother here forever. I also think Katsumi should try practicing the art in her spare time to get more active again. It would help to get her to be more outgoing again."
"I think that's a great idea. I would love to see my big sister practicing the art again." Said Nabiki. 'Not to mention Kasumi wearing a training gi especially one made by Happosai would sell like hot cakes.' Akane, on the other hand, had mixed feelings on that but chose to agree.
"Really guys you don't need to go so far for me." Before Katsumi could say anything else Ryoko grabs her hand looking at her in the eye. "Katsumi please listen. You really need this more than anyone. I know you love your family but think what would your mother want you to do with your life?"
Kasumi thinks for a minute remembering spending time with her mother. Flashback: A very young Kasumi is training in the Dojo with her mother watching. As she finishes her training she uses the towel her mother gives her to dry herself. "Good workout Kasumi, that's my little martial artist. So Kasumi what are you going to be when you grow up? Are you going to be a great martial artist like your father?"
Kasumi finishes drying her face. "Thanks, mom but I think when I grow up I like to be like you."
"Like me?" said Mrs. Tendo
Kasumi shakes her head. "Of course, I like to be a cool mom just like you with a big family of my own who I can teach martial arts too. We'll be the greatest Martial arts family in the world."
Mrs. Tendo giggles before patting Kasumi on the head. "I'm sure you will dear. I just hope you don't make me a grandmother too soon okay."
Kasumi with an embarrassed face. "Oh, mom."
Flashback End.
Kasumi comes out of memory lane. 'I guess I almost have forgotten about that haven't I. Perhaps I should try to make that one dream come true. Mom would of love to see it' "Okay everyone I will try to go out more and maybe try training again."
Happosai then walks over to Kasumi. "Kasumi my dear if you would have me I would love to be your teacher in the art?"
Before Ranma, Akane, and Soun could intervene Kasumi gave her answer. "Of course grandfather I would love to be your student alongside Ryoko and Karin."
Ranma tries to reason with Kasumi. "Kasumi I don't think you know what you're getting into. This is Happosai was talking about." Ryoko places a hand on his shoulder gesturing him to just accept it.
"But Master Kasumi is my daughter! She can't be your student." Said Soun
"And why pray to tell can she not? Will you train the girl? And it better not is the same training as Akane's I see how she trains and it would be a waste of potential." Said Happosai."
Soun wasn't sure what to say he hadn't train anyone in years. He tried looking to his friend for support but only saw a Panda playing with a tire wheel. {Hey don't look at me I'm just a Panda.}Soun seeing he was on his own for this could do nothing but sigh in frustration for being on able to do anything for his daughter. "I think I'll just excuse myself I need some fresh air." Soun then leaves the room to sit on the patio in front of the Koi pond.
Akane wasn't sure what to do. Part of her wanted to join Kasumi as Happosai student to protect her but the other part was afraid of what he had planned for her. Nabiki, on the other hand, wasn't worried knowing Happosai treated Kasumi like if she was his own granddaughter.
Ranma stomach grumbles. "Man, I'm still hungry."
Ryoko merely shakes her head before grabbing him by the hand dragging him to the table. "Here Ranma eat this. I hadn't finished all of my food so here." Ryoko uses her chopsticks to pick up some food feeding it to Ranma. Ranma who was getting used to having being fed by Ryoko happily enjoys the food.
Akane, on the other hand, can't help but feel immensely jealous. "Ranma!" She stomps over there menacingly causing Ranma to panic. Just as she stomps in front of Ranma Ryoko abruptly pulls her down next to Ranma before a pair of chopsticks is put into her hands. "Here Akane help me feed Ranma."
Akane is stunned that Ryoko would ask her such a thing not expecting this from the blond girl. "But why?"
"Why not, just call this the prelude to the day I help you learn how to cook Akane. Your main problem with cooking is that you tend to just add extra ingredients that you think are good for adding too much messing with the dish your making. I see you do it many times as P-chan. I plan to whack your hand every time you're about to sabotage yourself. Normally no one not even Kasumi would be able to do this to you considering your temper but I not afraid of it anymore so I can deal with you. So, for now, Akane just enjoy the moment." Said Ryoko with a big smile on her face.
Akane wasn't sure she should be happy that she may learn to properly cook or worried about how Ryoko will punish her for mistakes. Choosing to deal with it later she helps feed Ranma trying to imagine if she was the one who cooked the food. Ranma was simply enjoying being fed glad that he has such a great friend like Ryoko to stop Akane from sending him to the stratosphere.
After the meal is done Ranma pat his stomach. "Man do I feel full. Thanks for the food Kasumi. Well, guess it is time to get some time to get some training done. Come on Ryoko lets go spar I've been itching for a fight and you will teach me some of those moves of yours right?"
Ryoko smiles at Ranma. "Of course Ranma if I don't I'll just keep wiping the floor with you every time we fight and then I'll have to get a new better rival. Perhaps maybe Mousse or Kuno?"
Ranma didn't like that she might replace him with those two. "What! You would replace me with Mousse of all people and don't get me started on Kuno." Ryoko just smirks coyly. "Those are fighting words P-chan now get your ass into the dojo so I can hand to you."
"Oh my Ranma I didn't think your relationship was like that." Said Katsumi.
Ranma realizing what he said tries to explain himself. "Wait I didn't mean it like that."
Akane was trying her best to not get angry at Ranma insinuation knowing Ryoko would simply stop her and she can't summon her Mallet back yet.
Happosai coughs into his hand to get everyone's attention. "Well before you two go training I think now would be a good time for Ryoko to model my panties collection. You know for her to learn how to wear a bra."
Ranma wasn't, of course, happy with this. "I see you finally shown your true color, you old letch!"
Ryoko put a hand in front of Ranma's chest. "Its' fine Ranma its' best I get this out of the way."
"Well, I think it is a fantastic idea. I can use this for my photo shoots to get some pictures of Ryoko here." Said Nabiki.
Akane wanted to try and convince Ryoko she didn't have to but her stomach starts to act up as the curry she ate wasn't quite done with her. Katsumi seeing her sister wasn't well yet goes to her side. "It looks like Akane still isn't well yet so I'll take her back to her room and get her some medicine."
"Come to Ryoko we have some photos to take." Nabiki heads upstairs with Happosai not far behind. Ryoko soon follows with Karin in hand. Ranma watches the two groups leave not sure which group to follow. Not sure to either check on his fiancé or follow Ryoko to make sure Happosai doesn't try anything. "I guess I'm following Ryoko then, Akane has Katsumi so she'll be fine." Ranma the heads upstairs leaving only Shirokuro who chooses to head outside to relax on the patio while Soun and Genma play Shogi.
About a minute or two later Ryoko's group is in the attic Happosai's room. Nabiki is already setting up her equipment to ensure she gets the best photos. Happosai was happily digging through his collection for bras and panties for Ryoko to wear.
Karin tugs Ryoko's shirt. "Oneesan what are we doing here again for?"
"We're here for me to try on some bras, panties and take some pictures." Responded Ryoko.
"Hey Ryo you know you don't have to do this right?" asked Ranma.
"It is fine Ranma I need to learn how to wear a bra anyway, besides Nabiki will use these photos for a good cause. And thanks for coming to Ranma it is good to have a friend here for this." Said Ryoko.
Ranma scratches the back of his head. "Oh, it's nothing just that I'm used to this stuff happening to me and not someone else."
Ryoko smiles at Ranma. "Well think of it this way now that I'm here I can take some of the burdens off you." Ryoko leans into his ear whispering. "Isn't that what a maidservant does master?" That last part made Ranma blush uncontrollably.
As they were having their byplay Happosai happily strolls toward the three with a sack over his shoulders. "I've chosen from my collection a variety of bras and panties for you to try on that were more in your size. There is a privacy screen over there you can change safely behind."
Ryoko takes the bag. "Well, guys wish me luck." She heads behind the privacy screen takes off her t-shirt and panties and starts digging into the bag. She takes out a simple white bra and panties. She puts on the panties but as she is trying to put on the bra she is having difficulty hooking the back strap. "Dang it I need some help with this." She peeks from behind the screen. "Hey Ranma I need some help can you come over here for a sec?"
Ranma heads over to the screen. "So what do you need help with buddy?" Ryoko comes out showing the back strap she is trying to put on. Ranma was trying to hold back his blush. "No problem Ryo I've gotten used to putting those on. There is a trick to it let me show you." Ranma shows Ryoko an easier method to put on the bra.
Once done she comes out from behind the screen. "Hmm not bad for a plain white pair but I sure I can work with this. Now stand over here so I can take the pictures." Ryoko complies as she stands where directed.
"Hmm, I like the white pair. It's like it is showing her pure innocence." Said Happosai.
As Ryoko gets her photo taken Katsumi walks into the room. "Hello everyone I already helped Akane in bed now I like to try modeling with Ryoko."
Ranma was surprised at this. "What, but why would you want to do this?"
"Well you guys said I need to be more outgoing so I think trying to model with Ryoko may help me a little get out of the norm I'm used to." Said Kasumi.
Nabiki thinks about it a moment. "Okay, Katsumi you can join. How about you help Ryoko change into something more sexier to wear."
Kasumi nods before taking Ryoko to change into something else. Ranma was trying to understand why both of them would willingly agree to this. Karin was simply enjoying the show.
A few minutes later Kasumi and Ryoko came out. Kasumi was wearing a red lacy bra and panties. While Ryoko wore a lacy black bra and panties.
"Oh, happy day two very sexy ladies." Said Happosai.
"Now this I can work with now you two how about you try posing for the camera." Said Nabiki.
Kasumi and Ryoko do a variety of poses together before going back changing into more bras and panties. They continue doing this for about an hour enjoying themselves. "Oh this is actually pretty fun don't you think so Ryoko?" asked Kasumi.
"Yes, your right Kasumi. At first, I wasn't sure about this but after trying a few with you I'm actually enjoying myself. The best part is actually watching their reaction especially Ranma's face reddening up like a tomato." Said Ryoko.
"Oh, the way you talk about that I think you might have a crush on Ranma." Teased Kasumi.
Ryoko blushes. "Uh no Kasumi I just like getting payback for all the times he used his Ranko disguised to trick me is all."
Before Kasumi could say anything else the doorbell rings."I wonder who that could be?"
Nabiki starts packing up her equipment. "Well, girls that's a wrap you can get dressed now I have to develop these. Besides the old man is already passed out I guess his ticker couldn't handle so much of you two."
Happosai was passed out on his back with a goofy happy expression on his face with Karin standing over him poking him with a stick.
"I'll get your clothes and Karin's from the laundry then. I'll bring it to the guest room." Kasumi then heads to the laundry room still in a lacy bra and panties.
Ryoko goes over to Ranma. "So Ranma how did you like the show? Did you like what you saw?" She then poses sexily in front of him winking at him causing him to full on blush.
"It was good so how about we get back to the room so we can wait for Katsumi so bring your clothes?" hastily said Ranma trying to look the other way to hide his blush.
"Fine, beside the one at the door is probably my uncle here to pick up Karin. Come on Karin were headed back to the room to change let's go." Ryoko grabs Ranma's hand as he leads them back to the room.
Karin seeing her Oneesan leaving runs after her. "Wait for me Oneesan!"
Downstairs on the patio Soun and Genma are playing Shogi when they heard the doorbell. "Hmm who could that be? Saotome how about you get the doorbell this time, from the sounds upstairs the girls are all up there."
{Fine I'll get it.} The Panda gets up heads pass the entranceway to the front gate opening the door and sees a man with reddish-brown hair and wore a black Denim jacket, red sweatshirt, and navy blue jeans. The Panda takes out another sign. {This is the Tendo residence how may I help you?}
Kazuma blinks for a moment making sure what he seeing is real. 'So what Ryoko said about the Panda is true. I guess this is that sorry excuse of an ex-husband Genma then. Hmm, what to do I could easily drag the bastard to a secluded place and simply kill the bastard without anyone knowing. Nah Nodoka would know if he turned up dead unexpectedly. Guess I'll just play it by ear and hope he does something stupid that will warrant Nodoka ordering me to kill the bastard.'
"Hello I'm Kazuma Cougar I'm here to pick up my daughter and niece Ryoko who were staying the night."
{Uh yes they are here. Come on in.} Panda Genma leads Kazuma back to the house. As they enter the entranceway Soun is waiting for them. "I see we have a guest I Soun Tendo what brings you here?"
"I'm Kazuma Cougar I here to pick up my daughter Karin and Ryoko sometimes called Ryoga in male form."
"Ah, I see so you are Karin's father. She is a spirited one isn't she." Said Soun.
"Yes, she is. So by any chance is that Panda right there Genma Saotome by any chance?" asked Kazuma.
The Panda starts sweating a bit. {Ah no I'm just an innocence little Panda.} 'He is on to me. I think I should skip town for a few days just in case he tries to collect that bounty.'
"Uh no, this is just our pet Panda." Hastily said Soun
Before Kazuma could comment on that Kasumi walks by wearing nothing but a hot pink lacy bra and panties, carrying some laundry.
"Kasumi what are you wearing? We have a guest." Exclaimed Soun.
"Sorry, father I just came back down from modeling with Ryoko to get the laundry for her and Karin." Said Kasumi.
"Did you say modeling? Oh no, don't tell me my little girl was made to model for the master too." Said Soun as he clenches his heart as if he is having a heart attack.
Kazuma approaches Kasumi. "Hello, miss Tendo I guess you are the eldest daughter in the family. You truly are beautiful women. Not as beautiful as my fiancé of course. Your father must be proud. Now you wouldn't know where my daughter Karin is would you?"
Katsumi blushes a bit. "Thank you for the compliment Mr. Cougar. Karin is upstairs with Ryoko. I'm about to bring them their clothes. I'm surprised Karin's father looks so young and wait did you say, fiancé? You aren't married?"
"Well, first of all, what can I say we Cougars have amazing vitality so we look young much longer than others. Secondly, the reason I haven't married yet because my fiancé used to be married to someone else but the worthless bastard took their kid and left her for over a decade not once visiting. She recently divorced him no longer letting guilt over the fact she may have cheated a little because I slept with her but considering the bastard never came back with their kid that guilt slowly disappeared until now it is gone and she finally accepted my marriage proposal." Said Kazuma.
"Oh my who would ever do such a thing and leave their wife for so long. Well, I'm glad your fiancé got over her last marriage. Karin's mother deserves to have a happy family." Said Kasumi."
"Ah yes I agree. I'm happy for you Mr. Cougar." 'Why did that story sound strangely familiar.' Thought Soun.
The Panda simply nodded his head agreeing. 'Hmm something about that story sounded strangely familiar especially about his fiancé's ex-husband wait could it be…nah it couldn't be anything important must be a coincidence it sounds so familiar.'
Kasumi then heads upstairs while Kazuma turns back to Soun. "Well, that was a pleasant sight. I like this place already. I see Nodoka was right that the Tendo girls were beautiful."
The Panda writes something pulling out a sign. {Wait you know my wife I mean Mrs. Saotome?}
"So you know Mrs. Saotome Mr. Cougar. She didn't mention anything about her son or husband did she?" asked Soun.
"I know enough. Though I would like to drag Nodoka's worthless husband to her feet to meet his just punishment for leaving for 14-15 years. The Homura family isn't really happy she married that man." Said Kazuma.
Panda Genma gulps at this. "And what would the Homura Family do if they got Genma?" asked Soun.
Kazuma takes a thinking pose. "They would want to make sure Nodoka doesn't find out for one. They learned their lesson for arranged marriages as the last one with their second eldest son went horribly wrong when he got married to the same family that they tried to set Nodoka up with. They would want me to make sure to take Genma from the picture permanently."
Soun and P-Genma gulp at this. "And what of Nodoka's son?"
"They would want me to bring him back home of course. Which reminds me where is he?" asked Kazuma.
"Oh I'm afraid to inform you Ranma and his father went on a training trip so I'm afraid you missed them." Hastily said Soun. The Panda Nods confirming this.
Kazuma just shrugs. "Oh well guess I'll just have barrow that Ranko girl then. Nodoka is staying with us and I thought some company would do her some good especially if I brought her son. Since he isn't here I INSIST on bringing Ranko as she is like a surrogate daughter to her; you two won't mind if I borrow her would you?" The last part was said as a demand, not a request as he unleashes his aura on the two showing the two martial artists understood perfectly clear he could easily crush them if they dare oppose him.
"Of course we don't mind how about our pet Panda go get her and your daughter while we wait by the Koi Pond." Soun then quickly talks to P-Genma about a plan on how to avoid Ranma exposing himself before heads back to Kazuma leading him to the Koi Pond.
Upstairs in the guest room, the three occupants are waiting for their clothes when Kasumi walks in. "I brought you laundry guys. Oh and Karin your father is downstairs waiting for you."
Karin gives a "Yay Daddy is here." She takes off to the door but Ryoko grabs her holding her. "Thanks, Kasumi. Now, Karin, you need to properly dress first you are still in your pajamas ok."
"Okay, Oneesan." Answered Karin.
As Karin quickly got dressed into her Yoiko outfit Ryoko started to take off both her bra and panties. Ranma seeing this quickly covers his eyes. "Ryo what are you doing? Can't you see I'm right here?"
Ryoko looks at him confusedly before slipping on some boxers. "Sheesh, Ranma didn't think you were such a prude Ranma considering you do this to me all the time in female form." She smirks at him. "Don't like it when the shoes are on the other foot do you?" She then takes out a thermos and dumps it on her head turning back to male form.
Ranma fights down the blush on his face with anger. "Damn it Ryoga, a girl shouldn't be flashing herself in front of guys like that!"
Ryoga scoffs as he starts dressing himself. "The pot calling the kettle black. Seriously Ranma you can't take a little of your own medicine." Ryoga finishes dressing now wearing a black Tang suit.
"Oh my Ryoga you look so dashing and handsome in that outfit." Said Katsumi.
"Thank you for the compliment Kasumi." Said Ryoga
Karin finishes dressing herself turns to Ryoga. "Oneesan why did you turned back into Oniichan?"
"Sorry Karin, I know you like my girl-side better but I like to be a guy for as long as I can." Ryoga goes over to Karin picking her up. "Come on Karin give your Oniisan a chance. I'm sure you'll like me almost as much as my other form."
Karin puffs her cheeks as her hands try to grasp something on Ryoga's chest. "But you don't have any boobies."
Ryoga sweats at that. "No I don't but." He leans in close to her ear to whisper. "If you try to accept my guy-side I promise when Ranma and I spar later when I knock him out you can doodle on his face."
Karin smiles at this smirking evilly at Ranma. "Okay Oniichan."
"Hey Ryoga, what's with the look trying to steal my look. And I thought you were supposed to be my maidservant today?" Asked Ranma.
Ryoga scoffs as he places Karin on his shoulders. "I'm not. I'm just trying a new look. And I'll just extend my servant time until tomorrow happy."
Before Karin could try to convince Ryoga not to do this P-Genma rush into the room quickly splashing Ranma then dragging her into a corner. "What the hell was that for Pops!" yelled the redhead.
P-Genma pulls out a sign. {Listen, boy, Karin's father knows your mother and she is asking for you. He plans on taking you with him to meet her. You mustn't let either of them know your curse or the consequences could be dire. So you better tell your friend to keep his mouth shut.}
Ranko sweats at this. "Oh yeah then why can't I just take off before he sees me?"
{Because they are here} he points to Ryoga and Karin. {I don't think those two will lie that you were never here especially the girl. You better convince them to not tell him you are Ranma or else this Kazuma will hunt us down if he suspects foul play. He, unlike my wife, has power equal if not more power than the master. And I don't want us to be on the run again leaving this place.}
Ranko sweats profusely now understanding how dire the situation is. "Okay, I'll try to convince them."
'Good now that is taken care of I can go on a training trip until this blows over.' Thought Genma. He then grabs his pack then quickly leaves through the window. Ranko watches him leave frustrated. 'Of course, that coward leaves me here to deal with it that bastard.'
Ranko sighs before heading over to the other two to explain her situation. After a quick overview of her situation, Ryoga gives his answer. "So to ensure that your mother doesn't use the seppuku contract on you because your female form makes you unmanly so unable to be a man amongst men you have to pretend to be the Tendo's visiting cousin Ranko Tendo. Do you know how completely stupid that sounds?"
"I know and this is my wacko family were talking about." Said Ranko.
"Fine, I'll help you. I promise I won't tell uncle Kazuma who you are." 'Besides I already told him and aunt Nodoka.' He then whispers to Karin to play along as well because there is a surprise later. Karin agrees trusting her Oniichan.
Ryoga turns to Katsumi still standing there. "Well, Kasumi we are off thank you for your hospitality."
"Oh don't mention come back anytime." Said Kasumi.
The three then make their way downstairs to the patio in front of the Koi pond where Kazuma and Soun are playing Shogi. At the sight of her father, Karin jumps off Ryoga and rushes to her father hugging him. "Daddy I missed you."
Kazuma chuckles. "I missed you too sweaty." Looking up he sees Ryoga and Ranko. "Oh, what's this, a girl who looks like a young version of Nodoka? You must me Ranko I heard so much about. By any chance you wouldn't be my nephew's girlfriend would you?"
"Of course not were just martial arts rivals." Replied Ranko.
"Strange I thought Ranma was Ryoga's martial arts rival. He never once mentioned a girl being his rival to me unless you are Ranma." Said Kazuma as he narrows his eyes at the redhead.
Ranko quickly panics giving another excuse. "I was only joking Mr. Cougar. I'm actually Ryoga's girlfriend right honey." Ranko latches onto Ryoga's arm blinking cutely at him gesturing him to play along. This action causes Karin to glare at the redhead.
'Of course, Ranma resorts to this how typical. Might as well play my part; besides I like some payback for all time you pretended to be my girlfriend.' Ryoga puts an arm around her waist causing her to shiver to try to back away but Ryoga keeps her firmly in place. "Of course she is my girlfriend and sparring partner."
Kazuma smiles knowingly at them. 'Obviously, the kid takes after her father in making excuses, oh well guess the kid is in quite the surprise when I bring her to No-chan. Might as well have fun with this.' "It's good to see my nephew have such a cute girlfriend so how about we get going then. Come Shirokuro were heading home."
The four plus dog the leave the house with Soun watching them leave. "I hope the boy will be able to find a way out of this one intact or else the school won't be joined. Wait Mr. Cougar knows Ryoga's curse doesn't he? So what are the chances he'll figure out about Ranma? Oh, Ranma I hope you'll somehow find a way out of this. Actually, now that I think about it Cougar's story about his fiancé's ex-husband sounds an awful lot like Saotome's situation with his wife. There is also the fact Karin and Ranma's girl-side look a lot alike. It couldn't actually be that oh Kami no I hope my fear is wrong or else I fear this will be the last time I ever see the boy again."
A couple of minutes later into their walk, Ranko is getting irritated at how close Ryoga is keeping her similar to what she did to Ryoko yesterday. "Damn it P-chan do you have to keep me so close."
Ryoga smirks. "No, but I want to so enjoy it Ranko." Ryoga pats her ass causing her to be enraged. As she gets out of his grip she is about to knock his light out when Kazuma turns back to look at them.
"Is something going on back there I should know about?" asked Kazuma.
Ranko quickly jumps back into Ryoga's arms. "Oh no sir, we're just messing around." Ranko leans next to Ryoga's ear to whisper. "When this is over P-chan my maidservant is definitely wearing the most revealing maid costume I can find as I show you off all around town."
Ryoga only smirks certain he will be able to deal with it. 'If it weren't for the fact I can feel Mr. Cougar's radiating aura I probably would have picked a fight with him. But his aura alone tells me I don't stand a chance against him despite his unimpressive appearance. It's no wonder Pops ran off the coward.' Thought Ranko.
After a moment Ryoga remembers something important. "Oh dang it I completely forgot. Uncle Kazuma by any chance did Nami come back to the house yesterday?"
"No, but they did call saying they were staying with that Mousse guy at the Neko Hanten." said Kazuma.
"Oh I see thanks." 'Looks like I'll have to stop by Nekohanten later then.' thought Ryoga.
After some time the group finally arrives at Hibiki residence. "Okay, kids were here." Kazuma knocks on the door. A moment later Nodoka opens it.
"Kazuma welcome home I see you brought Karin back as well. Welcome back, Karin." Said Nodoka.
"I back mom I missed you." Said Karin.
Ranko was stunned at what Karin just said to her mother but before she could ponder this Nodoka directs her attention to her. "Oh, Ranko I see you are here I'm happy to see you. Oh, what's this you are so close to Ryoga is he by chance your boyfriend?"
Ranko quickly replies choosing best to continue the charade. "Ah yes, Aunt Nodoka this is my boyfriend Ryoga Hibiki. And aunty by chance did I hear right when Karin called you mom?"
Nodoka smiles knowingly at Ranko. "Why yes, Karin is my daughter I had her 6 years ago."
Ranko was completely shocked that Karin was her sister. "But aunty what about Pops I mean uncle Genma?"
Nodoka sighs. "What about him? He has nothing to do with my life anymore. I tried talking to him one last time because of the guilt I had for having Karin when I was married to him but when I visited last but he wasn't there. It just showed me that I wasted so many years waiting for him. So the guilt I had completely vanished so I divorced him just yesterday. I'm going to marry Karin's father Kazuma the man who stuck with me kept me company, safe and happiness of a family all this time."
Ranko turns to Kazuma who gives a two finger salute before turning back to her mother. "But what about your son Ranma?"
Nodoka giggles. "Well, Ranko why do you think I had Kazuma bring you here. Think about it your boyfriend was here yesterday telling me all about his time at the Tendos and about my son. So think why I would send my fiancé to make sure that Panda of yours didn't make off with you somewhere."
Ranko mind is already connecting the dots from everything Nodoka said. She turns to Ryoga for confirmation. Ryoga only sadly smiles at her. "Sorry, Ranma." That alone confirms her worst fear. "You know who I am don't you?"
Nodoka smiles at her. "Of course I know who my son is Ranma. Though I guess its daughter now; come to Ranko we have much to discuss."
Ranko was numb to the world after all these revelations. That she barely noticed the bee buzzing around her about to sting her. In a quick flash, the bee is sliced to pieces. Ranko finally notices it and hears a sword being sheath and looks to her mother to see her sheathing her sword. "But how I thought you weren't good with the sword."
"Well Ranko like you I lied to not scare you but I'm a master swordswoman." Said Nodoka.
Ranko now knew how royally screwed she was. There was no point in running now that she is surrounded on all sides by people who could defeat her. All Ranko could do now is silently be led in by Ryoga as she subconsciously clings to him as she is being led to the place that will either probably be her end or her salvation.
A/N: Well for those who like reading my story I hoped you enjoyed the story. I originally plan on having Ryoko and Ranma meet Herb this chapter but it would take me too long to get there with the Ranma learning about his mother having another child and getting divorced from Genma and plans to be remarried to Kazuma. The next chapter will deal with Herb.
The quest to Mt. Horai will mostly be for Ryoga/Ryoko to train Ranma and get away from Nerima for a while. Herb is not really all that much of an enemy more of a hurdle for the two for the kinds of adversaries I plan for the two to face when they go looking for the dragon balls. Their journey does take a while so they can have some bonding time. Still not sure if I'll bring Mousse and Nam/Nami along for the ride though.
I'm afraid to inform you though I probably won't be updating this for another month or two. This is my side story that I did as a mere distraction from my main story. And I distracted my self long enough I concentrating fully on my main story for now as I really want to finish that story. Well, at least until AC Odyssey comes out then I'm playing that full time.