Bloodsport ½ - By DS Wynne

Disclaimer: "Ranma ½", "Bloodsport", and other genres belong to their respective owners.

Note: This is a semi-fusion/alternate story crossover.

Special: A shout out goes to Cannon Pictures for developing Jean-Claude Van Dam's early career. Also, to the reader, don't get mad at what is about to happen.

Part 1

Hong Kong. The very name denotes decadence and sophistication, where only the shrewdest amongst us can make a decent living.

In the bowels of this industrious city, a special tournament is about to take place…

A man is seen sweeping a large mat, wondering which nation will produce the latest champion, in an event known as "The Kumate". Originally, this event was sponsored by the various secret societies in China, and would hold it every five years. Now, it will open its doors to outsiders for the first time ever.

Meanwhile, all over the world, fighters are preparing themselves for the tournament. Various martial arts styles will compete, in a test of wills.

In one particular district of Tokyo, Japan, one combatant is trying to get ready…

"Nabiki, have you seen my "gi"? Akane Tendo said, as she looked underneath her bed. "I can't seem to find it!"

"Kasumi has it, I think," replied Nabiki Tendo, Akane's older sister, from across the hall.

"Thanks!"

Akane ran down the stares, and passed by her father, who was on his way up the stairs.

"Dad, have you've seen Kasumi?"

"She's in the kitchen," Soun says.

"Okay," the girl replies.

Akane, who was a twenty-two year old recent graduate of the Japanese Defense Academy, but has yet to specialize, was selected to compete in the Kumate, as the representative of the "Anything Goes School of Martial Arts". It was a big honor for the Tendo Dojo, especially after…after…

"Kasumi, have you seen my-"

Kasumi Tendo, who was home from the University of Tokyo's Medical School program, turned around to present Akane's "gi".

"Here you go, Akane."

That's when Akane noticed that the back of the gi had the name of her school and martial style, as well as her name.

"I worked on it all night," Kasumi beamed.

"Thanks, Kasumi!"

After lunch, and after Akane had her things packed, she had decided to wait in the Tendo dojo, while Nabiki, her "manager", hailed a cab for them. Nabiki had decided to use her vacation time from work to look after her younger sister.

Akane kneeled in front of two photographs, which were draped in black. On was of her mother, Kimiko, who had died of cancer. The other was of…was of…

"Akane!" Nabiki yelled from the hall way. "It's time to go!"

With one last bow, Akane rose from the floor.

"Don't worry, I'll make both of you proud."

And with that, Akane turns to leave, knowing that her loves ones were looking after her from afar.

Tbc.

Next time: So, what was the second photograph? And where is Ranma Saotome? And just how can this story be a "1/2" story? The answers make shock you! Be here next time for "Part 2", another chapter of "Bloodsport ½". See you then!