What You Believe.
by
Zargreus
Ranma stood before his family, head slightly bowed and scratched the back of his head nervously. "Uh, Hi guys....." Shampoo was the first to recover.
Shampoo was the first to recover. "RANMA! You came back to Shampoo!" She screamed crushing Ranma in a bear hug that was known to crush boulders. She proceeded to nuzzle against his chest as everyone came out of shock and bombarded Ranma with a flood of questions. Nadoka joined Shampoo with giving Ranma a killing hug. Genma stood crystallized with surprise still. Soun standing right by him. His jaw dropping to touch the pavement. Shinjo and Karoma stood at the door holding there hands gazing nervously ad shyly at the man that caused the strange behavior of there parents. 20 minutes passed before Ranma finally calmed down all the family and they all assembled inside the practice hall. Ranma stood in front of every one and took a deep bow and said " I'm sorry I was away for so long.'
" Where were you all this time?" asked Nadoka with an effort to hold back tears.
Ranma shrugged and sat cross legged. " I have a long story to tell and I want you all to listen. this is very important." He said and took a deep breath. " It all started 5 years ago when Akane and I were in college."
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Above the Tendo Dojo a tall man stood watching the last of the family enter the practice hall. Floating well above the dojo The man had gigantic black wings spraying off his sides and they beat periodically to keep him aloft. The man smiled. 'At last the pieces are coming together. The battle is coming.' He turned his gaze to the far horizon. ' Herb,' he thought. again, ' I wished I didn't have to do this but you give me no choice. he said and clenched his fist. Green flames shot through the slight seams in his hand and light cascaded over his heavily muscled form.
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Ranma related the story of the things he experienced through college. Akane's pregnancy and her eventual death in that accident. Ranma was shattered. Not caring what was right or wrong he liquidated all his possessions and left to wander. He had since been like Ryouga, without the lack of direction. He went to America for a year and got bye by starting small training sessions with the local children. He made just enough to live and eventually made his way to New York and from there went to Europe. from Spain to France to Turkey to India to China before returning to jusenkyo were he found the thing that saved him. The Musk clan. herb was king now. and recognized Ranma when he stormed the castle demanding to be admitted to join. Herb recognized him immediately and instead of killing him outright he allowed it. Ranma mastered several techniques and Herb watched his growth and finally to forgave him. He and Ranma became comrades in arms. and finally Ranma was put to be the executive sensei of the Japanese branch of the now expanding Musk style. and Ranma uncovered something. Herbs invasion plans. he had already successfully seceded from China and owned a sizable plot of land and showed plans to invade Japan. and with the degree of power the Musk Dynasty holds they would have no chance. he was going to escape and warn them and Kuno appeared. herb hired him to take care of Ranma. Herb apparently kept Ranma well in mind and realized Ranma would never willingly commit this act. But Kuno is dense and foolhardy enough to do it gladly. Ranma was caught and was to be executed but escaped and Ryouga and Akari explained the rest.
Cologne gazed in rapt concentration and finally spoke.
" I should of realized the depth of Herb's plans years ago abut we cannot worry about that now. We must prepare........
"I CANT LET YOU DO THAT!" shouted a voice and everyone turned to see a trio of people standing at the doorway. The small form of Happosai. The familiar stature and stance of Tatewate Kuno and finally the regal powerful form of Herb. The Dragon King. " I can'y allow you to do that, I've sacraficed to much to let you stop me now." He said a malicous glint in his green eyes. Happosai spun his pipe in his hand. I've been promised eternal Panty supplies for this. I WON'T LET YOYU TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME NOW!" Kuno brushed his hands through his hair. "I will not let Akane's death be in vain.I will kill Ranma Saotome if I must take half the world with him."
The Tendo's and Saotome's, Amazon and Cooks ,Pig and Pig Lover all rose and growled at the challenge presented by these intruders. Crashes interuppted there attakcs however and they turned to see the familiar faces of Gosunkugi, Mint, Lime and Kodachi standing in the rubble where the wall used to be.
All went silent as the challengers gazed at each other in full realization to the power these opponents had. Crucial minutes passed all motionless and finally Herb broke the silence with a single word.
"Attack." And everything dissapeared in a sea of green light.
by
Zargreus
Ranma stood before his family, head slightly bowed and scratched the back of his head nervously. "Uh, Hi guys....." Shampoo was the first to recover.
Shampoo was the first to recover. "RANMA! You came back to Shampoo!" She screamed crushing Ranma in a bear hug that was known to crush boulders. She proceeded to nuzzle against his chest as everyone came out of shock and bombarded Ranma with a flood of questions. Nadoka joined Shampoo with giving Ranma a killing hug. Genma stood crystallized with surprise still. Soun standing right by him. His jaw dropping to touch the pavement. Shinjo and Karoma stood at the door holding there hands gazing nervously ad shyly at the man that caused the strange behavior of there parents. 20 minutes passed before Ranma finally calmed down all the family and they all assembled inside the practice hall. Ranma stood in front of every one and took a deep bow and said " I'm sorry I was away for so long.'
" Where were you all this time?" asked Nadoka with an effort to hold back tears.
Ranma shrugged and sat cross legged. " I have a long story to tell and I want you all to listen. this is very important." He said and took a deep breath. " It all started 5 years ago when Akane and I were in college."
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Above the Tendo Dojo a tall man stood watching the last of the family enter the practice hall. Floating well above the dojo The man had gigantic black wings spraying off his sides and they beat periodically to keep him aloft. The man smiled. 'At last the pieces are coming together. The battle is coming.' He turned his gaze to the far horizon. ' Herb,' he thought. again, ' I wished I didn't have to do this but you give me no choice. he said and clenched his fist. Green flames shot through the slight seams in his hand and light cascaded over his heavily muscled form.
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Ranma related the story of the things he experienced through college. Akane's pregnancy and her eventual death in that accident. Ranma was shattered. Not caring what was right or wrong he liquidated all his possessions and left to wander. He had since been like Ryouga, without the lack of direction. He went to America for a year and got bye by starting small training sessions with the local children. He made just enough to live and eventually made his way to New York and from there went to Europe. from Spain to France to Turkey to India to China before returning to jusenkyo were he found the thing that saved him. The Musk clan. herb was king now. and recognized Ranma when he stormed the castle demanding to be admitted to join. Herb recognized him immediately and instead of killing him outright he allowed it. Ranma mastered several techniques and Herb watched his growth and finally to forgave him. He and Ranma became comrades in arms. and finally Ranma was put to be the executive sensei of the Japanese branch of the now expanding Musk style. and Ranma uncovered something. Herbs invasion plans. he had already successfully seceded from China and owned a sizable plot of land and showed plans to invade Japan. and with the degree of power the Musk Dynasty holds they would have no chance. he was going to escape and warn them and Kuno appeared. herb hired him to take care of Ranma. Herb apparently kept Ranma well in mind and realized Ranma would never willingly commit this act. But Kuno is dense and foolhardy enough to do it gladly. Ranma was caught and was to be executed but escaped and Ryouga and Akari explained the rest.
Cologne gazed in rapt concentration and finally spoke.
" I should of realized the depth of Herb's plans years ago abut we cannot worry about that now. We must prepare........
"I CANT LET YOU DO THAT!" shouted a voice and everyone turned to see a trio of people standing at the doorway. The small form of Happosai. The familiar stature and stance of Tatewate Kuno and finally the regal powerful form of Herb. The Dragon King. " I can'y allow you to do that, I've sacraficed to much to let you stop me now." He said a malicous glint in his green eyes. Happosai spun his pipe in his hand. I've been promised eternal Panty supplies for this. I WON'T LET YOYU TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME NOW!" Kuno brushed his hands through his hair. "I will not let Akane's death be in vain.I will kill Ranma Saotome if I must take half the world with him."
The Tendo's and Saotome's, Amazon and Cooks ,Pig and Pig Lover all rose and growled at the challenge presented by these intruders. Crashes interuppted there attakcs however and they turned to see the familiar faces of Gosunkugi, Mint, Lime and Kodachi standing in the rubble where the wall used to be.
All went silent as the challengers gazed at each other in full realization to the power these opponents had. Crucial minutes passed all motionless and finally Herb broke the silence with a single word.
"Attack." And everything dissapeared in a sea of green light.