Ranma Ninja High School (NHS)crossover:
Disclaimer: I own neither NHS or Ranma 1/2. This work is intended as a tribute to two great series. I do this only for love of both series and swear I'll earn no money off the work of many talented people.
Dear reader please forgive me mangling two beautiful series. If I'm lucky, I will succeed in combining the best elements of both. If not maybe I can create interest in NHS.
Warning: A very early fanfic by me. I terminated my work and only two chapters are available.
Episode 05: The Girl Who Came in from the Cold.
Fade in to a busy airport somewhere in the Midwest.....
"Obachan Aunt! Jeremy! I've found him", Itchi said.
"Ricky! Why did you run from Onechan older sister", Ms. Feeple said to her youngest son.
"I thought I saw Arnie, Mom! And Itchy got me a coke, see?"
"For the coke... Gomen nasai Ichikun sorry, Itchi ", Ms. Feeple said as she tried to give a dollar to Itchi.
"Ii desu yo obchan It's all right, aunt", Itchi replied. "I bought one for myself!"
"Why'd you run away ya' jerk", Jeremy said to his brother. "Want us to miss our plane"?
"I though I saw Arnie and Itchi got me a soda", Ricky replied as he failed to dodge a playful punch from his brother.
"Obasan. I've noticed that Ricky admires Arnie a great deal", Itchi stated.
"Yes. Arnie has contributed a great deal to both their up-bringings", Ms. Feeple said to Itchi. "He's the closest thing they had to a father since my husband went missing", she though to herself. (Though I wonder, I Jeremy ever needed a father.)
"Look, Jeremy! There's Arnie over there", Ricky yelled. Ricky quickly bolted from his brother's side and made a leaping kick at Arnie.
Arnie blocked the first kick with his right arm and his second arm caught the second blow. After a second Arnie smiled, "Better".
"I've been really practicing hard", Ricky said.
"I can see, but you're still a little slow on your upswing", Arnie replied. "If your going to be a real superhero, ya' gotta practice everyday! But always do your homework first!"
"Hello Arnie", everyone said.
"Hello everyone. Sorry I'm late but Asrial had to look after her Nanny.... Since her arrival she's been feeling a little under the weather" Arnie said. "Hey, Jeremy, we need to spar when you get back. I got a new curve to throw at you."
"Of course", Jeremy replied.
"Hello dear", Ms. Feeple said as she kissed Arnie on his cheek.
"High Ms. F! Ricky keeping you busy", Arnie asked?
"As usual", she replied.
"Attention, please would all those boarding JAL flight 714, with non-stop service to sappoeo, please board at this moment", a nearby loudspeaker blared.
"Now, you dress warmly, keep an eye out on Ricky and behave yourself in front of grandfather. He can be a little strange at times, so be tolerant", Ms. Feeple said.
"Have a pleasant journey, Jeremy", Itchi said.
"I will, Mom. And thanks Itchi", Jeremy replied.
"Bye", Jermey said over his shoulder as the two brother entered the boarding passage to the airplane.
Once the two brothers were out of sight Ms. Feeple said, "Well, there go my babies."
The stillness was broken as Itchi began to ball crying Soun Tendo style.
A minute later....
"Snif", Itchi said as she dried her eyes.
"Don't cry, Itchi. He won't be gone long" Ms. Feeple said. "He'll be visiting all his relatives and attending a few weeks of school there. It'll be good for him to see the old country."
Itchi watched the 747 taxi out to the runway. (Think of me, Jeremy.)
Many hours later after an uneventful flight.......
"Well, Ricky welcome back to Japan", Jeremy said. (Damn this brings back memories). "Keep an eye out for grandpa."
"Jeremy! Over here", a short bald man with glasses said. A large towering man dressed in a chauffeur's uniform stood behind him.
"Golly, Grandpa's real short", Rick said.
"Rcky! That's not polite", Jeremy admonished.
"I apologize, sir", Ricky said.
"That is all right. Ricky, a man's measure isn't the size of his height, but the size of his heart. Besides, my chauffeur, Kuma, more than makes up for my stature Kuma looks like a human wall" 'Grandpa' states.
"Take your bags, young sir", Kuma asked as he picked up the two boy's luggage easily.
"Come Jermey, we must leave, we still have a ways to go", the old man said.
"Thanks for meeting us, sir", Jeremy replied as they reach a car.
"Heh, heh. I could not have you two running around Hokkaido searching, could I", the old man admonished. "And call me grandpa. I raise your mother as my own daughter." (Besides, if your mother and I have our way, your children will be calling me great-grandfather!)
Later the sedan pulls up to a vast estate on a hill top Looks like an feudal Japanese castle.....
"Ah, home sweet home", grandpa said. "Welcome, Jeremy to your home away from home. Kuma will show you to your rooms."
"Cool", Ricky said as he began running up the steps to the main house.
"It's incredible, grandpa. Mom mentioned you lived in a large house, but this", Jeremy said in awe.
"It's a shelter", grandpa said author's note: one hell of an understatement.
"Wow, look at all the neat places to hide", Ricky said.
"Let me help you, Kuma", Jeremy said as he grabbed several bags of luggage.
"He hasn't changed", Kuma thought to himself.
The next morning in Jeremy's room.....
The door to Jeremy's room slides open almost silently. "Go away, Ricky", Jeremy said as he burrowed deeper into his futon. A unfamiliar hand approaches the still asleep boy. The figure under the sheets explodes into action, he rolls away from the figure and quickly is on his feet "Who the hell...".
"Good morning", a old woman in a kimono said.
"Who.. Who are you", Jeremy stammers.
"I am onichiwan, the housekeeper. You really ought to pick up after your self. Such bad habits reflect weak character", she says as she begins folding his clothes. "And sleeping so late on such a beautiful day", she continued scolding.
"Since we're on bad habits shouldn't you knock before entering a room. I believe it is a common curtsey in this country is it not", Jeremy replied sharply.
"Your right, I should have knocked", she replied. "There's no reason to be shy, unless you have something to hide." She laughs as she leaves the room.
"Just what I need a old woman as annoying as Colonge", Jeremy thought. (Speaking of which, if I'm in Japan, I can cheek on something's. I can call Nerima and see if there is a Tendo dojo. He then stopped himself. If I call Nerima, what will I find. My past life was real. It was a really a dream. I might find Akane married to Kuno.... Maybe I should just live this life. Knowing my luck I end up with Akane, Ukyo, and Kodiachi chasing me before a weeks over if I visit Nerima. No. I won't look back. If it was a dream so be it. If it's real it's not my life. I'm here so someone else is there. Learn from the past but, don't live in it. This is my life for better or worse and I not try to live in my old one.)
Later that morning....
"So, grandpa, what's on the agenda today", Jeremy said.
"Since it is too early to register you in school....", the old man said. "I thought I'd show you the grounds and let you and Ricky spend the rest of the day enjoying yourselves!"
"Neat", Ricky said.
Later on the estate ground...
Two figures stand watching a flock of snow cranes dancing. "I used to take your mother here to watch the snow cranes. Living symbols of life, love, and happiness", grandpa said.
"They're beautiful", Jeremy replied.
"And rare, Jeremy, very rare", grandpa said.
As the two figures watch one crane completes a jump only to fall heavily on the ground. After several seconds the bird is unable to regain it's feet. "Grandpa, Look! One of them's been hurt", Jeremy said. They quickly move to the injured bird and hold it still.
"There, there..".
"Hmmm... It appears to have a broken wing", his grandfather said with a analytical eye. "Quickly! Into the house. We must save this unfortunate creature.
Several minutes later in the house...
"There. The wing is set in place", grandpa said.
"That was pretty fast", Jeremy said. (Tofu couldn't do better work).
"Yes. I can set the bones of any creature and they will mend perfectly", grandpa said. "A technique taught to me be a water spirit long ago."
"Really", Ranma said.
"Maybe", the old man replied.
"A very valuable bird, indeed. They are not normally found this far from Sado Island. Now to mix my special broth to give it strength..", the old man said.
"No need. I have a better method", Jeremy said. He gently placed a hand on the injured wing. The hand slowly began to glow. After a minute Jeremy stopped. "That should help. If I do it again tomorrow the wing should be mended by the day after."
"Where did you learn that", his grandfather asked?
"From a three hundred year old woman.. In a past life", Jeremy said as he grinned at grandpa.
After a second his grandfather laughed. "You almost had me with that Jeremy. But seriously I cannot continue to care for out little friend here and run my small corporation and still be a ninja clan leader. You will have to take care of the bird alone."
"Sure, grandpa, no problem. I'd love too", Jeremy said.
Two days later...
In a clearing in the forest. "It seems to have recovered well, Jeremy", grandpa said.
"Your cast and by secret sure did the trick. It seems to be fully recovered", Jeremy said. "Fly!" He said as he released the bird.
"Now that's beautiful! Excellent job", grandpa said. "Will you show me how to do that trick now?"
"Sorry, grandpa, it's a natural gift", Jeremy said. (I hate to lie but, who'd believe my story). "But, I'm sure going to miss it, though."
That night during a blizzard.....
Three lit candle sit in a candlestick holder. Then the air around the candles is alive with the sounds of a fast moving object. The three candles fall in multiple piece to the floor.
"Amazing", grandpa said. "When your mother said you had some experience in fencing, I had no idea she meant a foil.
"Well grandpa my dad loved those old swashbuckler movies espically the ones with Basil Rathbone. He got interested in fencing. And I picked it up from him", Jeremy said. (I wonder if mom told him about my other 'interests'?)
The window behind Jeremy was blown open by a gust of wind. Jeremy crossed the room and shut the window. "Whew! What a blizzard", Jeremy said. (Kinda like that time Genma dragged into the mountain one winter. Survival training my butt.) "I hopoe the crane's okay."
"Ha! Animals can take better care of themselves in the wilderness than any man. I doubt anyone would be out in this storm", grandpa said.
"Nok! Nok! Nok!" Came the hollow sound from the house's front door. Jeremy crossed the door and opened it to the darkness outside. "Hello!?"
A dark figure of the shadow was barely discernable in the darkness. "Please... Shelter?" The figure then collapse into Jeremy's arms and passed out. The figure was revealed as a beautiful and naked Japanese girl.
Jeremy quickly handed the girl to his grandfather. "There might be someone else outthere. I gotta check!"
"You can't....", his grandfather began only to stop when he realized Jeremy was no longer there. "Damn fool!"
Several minutes later......
Jeremy had reentered the house and found the household in a guest bedroom. The girl was quickly placed in a futon and covered in blankets. "How is she", Jeremy asked.
"She has a fever but I think I can bring it down", the old housekeeper said.
"Do what you can for her", grandpa said.
"Will she be okay", Jeremy asked.
"We can only hope, Jeremy", the housekeeper said.
"Her face it can't be", grandpa thought.
"Now we must give her some rest... and pray", the housekeeper said.
The unconscious girl grabbed Jeremy's hand and said, "thank you". The girl then
return to being unconscious.
Later...
"I am very glad to see you so well recovered. I am grandfather Ichinohei. These are my grandsons, Jeremy and Ricky. Onichiwan. My housekeeper and my manservant Kuma", grandpa stated.
"You are all so kind. My name is Kyoko Tadasuke", the girl said.
"Tell us, Kyoko what brought you to my humble home", grandpa asked?
"I am a computer programmer from Tokyo. I was travelling to Sapporo when....
I was suddenly jumped by two men, who dragged me from my care and took everything I had. Left for dead, I found my way to your house", Kyoko said.
"Hmmm....", the housekeeper thought to herself.
"That is when Jeremy found me at your door. Tank you", Kyoko said.
"It's the duty of a martial artist think nothing of it", Jeremy said.
"You are welcome here, Kyoko, and we all hope for a speedy full recovery! Come everyone let's give her some rest", grandpa said as he escorted the household from the room. "Until tomorrow, Good night", grandpa said to Kyoko.
Grandpa left everyone else and walked slowly through the house. He enter a small room, that was the family shrine. He bowed before the family shrine. An old black and white picture sat on the family shrine. The picture on the shrine looked remarkably like Kyoko.
The next morning.....
"Grandfather! Kyokok isn't in her room", Jeremy yelled!!
"Good morning, Jeremy", grandpa said.
"Where is she", Jeremy said.
"She felt better last night, so she stayed up doing computer programs. Said she felt she owed it to me. After all, we did rescue her from death", grandpa said.
Jeremy executed a massive facefalt and landed on the. The then stand up and addresses his grandfather. "I don't exactly approve, grandpa. But I can't stop you. I'm going to see her. Grandpa throws his rice bowl tripping Jermey.
"Jeremy, I want her to make a full recovery. If working is what relaxes her, then let her work. She espically requested to be left alone when she works. And she will be left alone", he said!
The door to the sitting room opened revealing Kyoko. "Good morning, everyone."
"Good morning, Kyoko. How are we this morning", grandpa asked?
"Much better, thanks. I have some thing for you", she said. "A video game program for you to market through your corporation", Kyoko said shyly.
"Ah! You shouldn't have gone through the trouble", grandpa said.
"Uh, Kyoko", Jeremy asked?
"Yes, Jeremy", Kyoko replied.
"Would yyou like to go outside later today", Jermey asked?
"I'd love to Jeremy", she replied.
Several minutes later......
"Time for your afternoon tea, sir", Kuma said.
"Thank you Kuma", grandpa replied.
"Kuma, what do you tink about Kyoko", grandpa asked?
"She is.. a very nice young lady", Kuma replied.
"Well, I've been thinking... she and Jeremy would make an excellent couple, don't you agree", grandpa said.
"But... what of Ichikun", Kuma asked?
Outside on the house grounds...
Jeremy and Kyoko were walking on the edge of the forest. The couple rarely talked and seemed to enjoy the quiet. Jeremy turned to Kyoko and said, "Kyoko, I've got something to tell you. I think I'm in love with you.
"Oh, Jeremy", she said stunned. "Hold me." Jeremy quickly wrapped her in a hug.
Unnoticed by the couple was a figure in the woods. The housekeeper watched the couple with a deeping scowl.
Several minutes later in the house...
"I must save both Jeremy and the master from that she demon. Ah, ha! I know just how to do it", the housekeeper said to herself.
Several more minutes later no it's not a trend....
We watch a hand knock on a door. "Come in", a voice replies. The housekeeper enters a small room in which grandpa is going over the clan financees.
"Your mail has arrived", she said.
"Thank you. Please set it on the table", grandpa said.
Later......
We see grandpa sorting through the mail. "Yawn! Now to tackle the mail. Let's see... bill, bill, occupant, bill... eh, what's this? From Quagmire", he said to himself. (Ichikun? Ichikun!?) He drops the letter in shock. From the outside of the house a groan of anguish can be heard.
Elsewhere...
"Good night, Kyoko", Jeremy said.
"Good night, Jeremy", Kyoko said shyly.
Jeremy slowly walked down the hall from Kyoko's room. "I'm in love. We we're meant for each other! Tomorrow I ask her to marry me", he said to himself. Unnoticed by the lovestruck boy a man's shadow can be see in the background.
A black cloaked figure silently enters Kyoko's room. The figure is grandpa in traditional ninja garb armed with a katana.
"Enter", a woman's voice says.
"You were expecting me", grandpa says.
"There is little I do not know. For iinstance, I know that you have recieved word from your first granddaughter Ichikun", Kyoko replied. She steps from the darkness revealing she isn't wearing anything. "I also know you want to prevent me from marrying your oldest grandson. Jeremy."
"......", grandpa said as he brought the katana in front of himself.
"Nothing to say old man? He will be mine and mine alone! Now witness my true nature", Kyoko said. The dark outline of Kyoko changes as her fingers turn into talons and thorn like projections erupt from her forarms.
"No... No", grandpa yells as he leaps at the figure!
The old man is thrown back from the figure as Kyoko defeats his attack. "Old fool! My power prevents you from ever revealing the truth about me. I will have him in both flesh and spirit... and you are powerless to stop me", a voice colder than ice stated.
Grandpa staggers from the room. "I've failed. There's no stopping it. It will take him awat. I'll lose him... like I lost my beloved Rumiko. And to think all I wanted was my little chichan's boy to marry mr son's daughter so we could be blood relations at long last. !! Of course!! That's it!! That's it! Grandpa quickly enters another room and begins going through a closet. "Whew is it? It must be here", he thinks to himself. "Ah!"
The old man blow dust from an old photo.
He leaves the from and find Kuma in the kitchen. "Kuma, have you seen Jeremy", grandpa asked?
"Watching television in his room, sir", Kuma replied.
"Ahem! Jeremy", grandpa asks?
Jeremy is munching on a cookie watching 'Lum' and replies, "mmm... Yuh?"
"Uhmm... I have some mail for you", grandpa says.
"Thanks", Jeremy replies as he munches on a cookie.
"Aren't you going to read it", grandpa asks?
"Later", Jeremy mutters.
"No!" Grandpa yells executing a 'Soun Demon Head' attack. The force of the attack cause Jeremy to be flung several feet. "Eer.. I... I mean you should read it before someone through it out.
"Oh, all right then", Jeremy says as he get up from the floor. The first thing that catches his attention is an old photo of two children maybe six. One can be identified as Jeremy the other as a young Itchi. "That picture", Jeremy mutters in a stunned tone. "On, No!!" He yells. He then reaches with a shaky hand and open the letter from Quagmire.
"Dear Jeremy,
How are you? I hope you
are having a great time in Japan.
Things are boring here. Please hurry
back. I miss you!
xxxxxx
Ichikun"
Jeremy drops the letter stunned. He races through the house to Kyoko's room.
He slams the door open ripping it from it's runner. "Kyoko!!" He then stops stunned at the sight before him instead of a young woman a snow crane sits at a computer.
"Jeremy... No", the crane yells. The crane reverts back to human form and run into the room. "You mustn't see me like this", she says.
"Kyoko. Wait I still want you to stay", Jeremy says.
"No, Jeremy. I have done a great wrong! I though using my magic would make you love me", Kyoko replies. She reaches the window and stops. "Only your love for someone else could have been strong enough to break the spell. You don't really love me. You've realized that! That's why you came to me. In a wat, I'm glad. I'd rather you be happy with your true love than to be an enslaved pawn for my own selfishness! Farwell", she said as tears ran down her face. She then jumped from the window.
"Kyoko", Jeremy yells as he race for the window. "Come back!!"
Kyoko transforms in mid air into a snow crane. "Remember me, Jeremy", she says as she flies off.
Jeremy catches a single feather in his hand. "I will, Kyoko... Always", he says as a tear run down his face.
End Episode 5:
Episode 06: To Be or Not to Be'
On a quiet residential street in Japan. Itchi sweeps the front porch of the Feeple home. She looks at her watch as sighs. "Late again", she thinks to herself.
Elsewhere....
Asrial is working on her robot nanny. "Now. Are you sure this is tight enough", Asrial asks.
"Yes, yes. It's fine. It just take some getting used to this planet's atmosphere.
A buzzing noise then catches Asrial's attention. Asrial stares at the clock. "I didn't realize the time. Can we finish this later, nanny?"
"Of course", Nanny says. "Have a good time and be diplomatic!"
"Thanks. I'll be home before evening mealtime. Take care of Pooky", Asrial says as she kisses the side of Nanny's head.
"Such a sweet-heart. She'll make a fine Queen of the empire", Nanny though as Asrial leaves. Asrial exits her shuttle with a VTOL Vertical take off and landing car
and proceed to the Feeple house.
"It's a shame that Nanny isn't quite used to Earth yet. I like it very much. But I can't help but wonder about the war with the Zardons and if I will ever return to Salusia.
Anyways, I hope Ithi not too upset", Asrial thought as she land in front of the Feeple house.
"What are you?! Crazy? Making me wait for so long", Itchi yelled.
"Hi, Itchi", Asrial stated.
"I've been waiting here for hours", Itchi said. Then Itchi caught the way Asrial smelled. "That smell! You're filty. You didn't even bathe", Itchi asked?
"Oops", Asrial said.
"Come along", Itchi said as she carried Asrial A-KO style.
"Oh, very well", Asrial replied as she got drug along.
"Now clean yourself", Itchi yelled as she threw Asrial into the bathroom.
"Since it mean so much to you, I will do as you wish", Asrial replied. "But I'll need some clean clothes", she said as she flung he dirty clothes into a pile .
"Hmm... What would look good on Asrial", Itchi thought.
"Something wrong", Asrial asked?
"No. Just trying to find something for you to wear", Itchi replied.
"How about your school dress", Asrial asked.
"Hmm.. Okay", Itchi stated.
"Fine. I alwats wanted to try this", Asrial said.
Several minutes later....
"I dunno Itch. What do you think", Asrial said? As she twirled around in the school dress. "Bet I could get Jeremy", Asrial joked.
Thirty minutes later....
"Welcome to the Sakura (sp) Inn the only traditional Japanese restaurant in Quagmire", Itchi said as she entered the restaurant.
"How quaint", Asrial said.
"Hello", Itchi said once she was in the restaurant.
"Hey, Itchi, How nice to see you again! And you brought a friend", a large man in an apron greeted from behind the counter.
"Asrial, This is Yamasan! Jeremy's mom brought me here last week", Itchi said.
"That's right! Known her for ten years! I might have even married her at one him", Yamasan said.
In another part of the room......
"Damn her, I came here to forget about her", Lendo though to himself. "Just look at her.... Yeah... Look at her", Lendo thought to himself as he marveled at her beauty. (She could have been min if not for that gaijin Jeremy Feeple! He ruined everything.) Lendo then allows himself to enter a short daydream where he defeats the evil Feeple. He's about to recieve a kiss for his valiant efforts in dream, when a door slamming brings Lendo back to reality.
A young teenager enters the restaurant and sits down at the counter. The stranger is wearing a Sakura Inn apron. "It sure is hot today", he said. "I'm going to take a ten minute break.
"Sammi! What do you think your doing", Yamasama yelled at the boy.
"I'm tired", Sammi replied.
"Why are you so tired? We have more deliveries! You lazy boy", Yamasama continued to rant.
"Look! I'm the only delivery boy here and ever since R.N.C. moved here it's like this town had a Japanese population explosion overnight", Sammi yelled back at his Uncle.
Itchi take the opportunity to whisper something to Yamasama. "It's in the back", Sammi's uncle replies.
"Arigato", Itchi says as she walks to the back of the restaurant. She trips on a piece of suishi . Both Sammi and Lendo immediately dive to catch Itchi.
Sammi manages to catch Itchi inches from the floor. Lendo runs into Sammi's foot nose first in his failed attempt to catch Itchi.
"Are you alright", Sammi asks. Flowers and hearts surrounding the boy only to Itchi.
"Th- Thank you Sammi...", Itchi finally manages to stutter as she stare at Sammi.
A few second later after Itchi has left the room...
"Say... They make a good looking couple. Don't they", Sammi's Uncle says to Asrial.
"I suppose", Asrial replies as she works on her suishi.
"Maybe I can convince my nephew to ask her out", Yamasama says.
"Your nephew", Asrial asks?
"Didn't I mention Sammi is my nephew. Asrial, Perhaps you can help. Sammi has been in Quagmire for only a short while. I think if he went out with a Japanese girl in the same situateion, he might adjust earlier."
"Okay, I'll talk to her", Asrial says.
And so (several minutes later in the restroom)...
"Gee, I dunno Asrial. He's strong and graceful and handsome, but he seems awful young. And what about Jeremy", Itchi says more to herself than Asrial.
"Yeah, What about him? I recall something about marrying him to run a ninja clan", Asrial says with a calculating look. "Isn't it true you also planned to divorce him", Asrial continued pointing to an issue of Ninja High School #1.
"That's different! That's before I got to know him", Itchi replied angrily.
"Okay, Look at it this way... You'll make Yamasan feel more secure about his nephew's social life. Think of it as a favor", Asrial said.
"Well... If you put it that way...", Itchi said.
Outside in the restaurant.....
"Here they come! Now do what I told you. Otherwise, you'll never get a food wife", Yamasama said quietly to his nephew.
"I'll do it, but I don't wan't to", Sammi muttered back at his uncle.
"Uh, Itchi, how about a date tonight", Sammi asked in a monotone voice.
"Okay", Itchi replied.
"What", Lendo said to himself as he overheard Itchi and Sammi.
"So, I'll pick you up at six", Sammi continued.
"Great", Itchi replied with a smile.
(I don't believe it! First she spurns my love for some gaijin, and now she waits until he leaves the country to go behind his back to date some low class boy!!) Lendo jumped up and yelled, "Well, I'll teach her not to treat men's feelings so lightly!! A lesson she'll not soon forget! I'll kill Sammi.
"Hey you! Be quiet! If your going to threathen someone, go outside and do it", Yamasama yelled at Kuno. Kuno's response was a massive facefault.
Later that evening....
We see Itchi finish getting dressed for her date. "Perfect", she said to herself. "But It's simple for a ninja such as myself", she said with a grin. The doorbell rang suddenly.
"Itchi, you date's here", Ms. Feeple said as she opened the door. Ms. Feeple and Sammi stood in the doorway for a second staring at each other. Finally Ms. Feeple says, "Sammi, your Itch's date"?
"It wasn't my idea", Sammi replied. "Please don't tell her!"
"Hi, Sammi", a shy voice said. Sammi turned and saw Itchi descending the stairs.
"Hi, Itchi", Sammi managed to stutter.
"Well this should be.. and.. interesting date", Ms. Feeple managed to said without breaking into laughter. Sammi didn't bother replying as he muttered to himself.
The couple walk to a small pickup truck. Sammi quickly opened the door for Itchi. "Is this your truck", Itchi asked?
"No, it's my Uncle's", Sammi replies. "I don't even have a lisence yet."
"Well you better drive carefully", Itchi replied with a smile.
"I always do", Sammi replied as he seated himself behind the truck's stearing wheel.
Nearby....
"I made the mistake to messing around with Feeple. This time no reasoning, no deals... It will be straight death and destruction! Glory to R.N.C.", Lendo said as he broke into insane laughter Author's note: The type of laughter that scares even Kuno.
A small pickup truck passed a parked van with an R.N.C. license plate. "Did you here some insane laughter just then", Itchi asks Sammi?
"Nah..", Sammi says.
Thirty minutes later at an amusement park....
Sammi and Itchi had just finish purchasing some cotton candy. Sammi glances back at the salesman. "Say wasn't that cotton candy saleman, kinda weird", Sammi asks?
"Were surrounded by ninja's"Itchi replies calmly. "Look carefully."
"What.." Sammi began, "Now I see them". Suddenly three ninja land close to the couple.
"Tremble in fear", the first ninja said. "We are ninja master's and our hands are deadly weapons", the second ninja said. The third ninja said, "Prepare to die for your insolence, boy!"
"Who the hell", Sammi asks? Before he gets a reply the ninja's attack. In short work Sammi is the last one standing. Breathing a little bit heavy, he turns to Itchi. "Let's call it a night Itchi, our evenings ruined", Sammi says.
"Not so fast", a voice with a German accent replies. Sammi turns and is greated with the sight of a man and a woman. This is unusual in the fact the woman is wearing an outfit, that resembles a German military uniform. The man is a gaint muscular figure wearing a dark leather jacket and black sunglasses.
"Who are you two clowns", Sammi yelled at the two new figures!
"Clowns to you, weapons of destruction to most. I am Bruhildia (sp) and my associate is the Kenterminator."
"We be back", the taller figure replied.
"We've both come to teach Itchi Koo a lesson in giving a little respect towards Lendo", Bunhilhia said.
"Lendo! I might have known", Itchi replied!.
"Who's he", Sammi replied.
"It's too late now! Itchi will pay for spurning his love", Brunhildia yells.
Kenterminator throws a left arm punch at Sammi. Sammi catches the blow Aithor's note: This is the guy, who put Asrial through a wall! . He then reverse his force on the Kenterminators arm Aka: He pulls. "Riipp!!"
Kenterminator looks on in disbelief as Sammi rips his left arm off. "Hmmm. Better go and get this fixed", Kenterminator says to himslef as he looks at his shoulder.
"Well, I need a tune-up anyways", he though glumly.
Sammi take a minute to catch his breath, ignoring the cyborg.
"Well, Hell! We come all this way and get yelled at by Lendo and this kid tears your arm off", Brunhildia yells at the cyborg. "Some return appearance!"
"Sorry Hildy", the cyborg mutters.
"And after I got a new outfit and all", the German woman contiunes.
"Can we go now", Itchi asks Sammi?
"Sure, but let's stop by the shop for a soda. I'm thirsty", Sammi replies.
Elsewhere....
"Kuso", a voice yells! We see Lendo sitting before a television monitor. "Just shows that you can't send a cyborg to do a man's job. Pshaw! No matter! I should have handled it personally myself to begin with. Driver take me to the Sakura Inn, quickly! Soon, very soon I will show Itchi the folly of her ways", Lendo said to himself.
"So tell me. Itchi...", Sammi began. "Who's this Lendo guy?"
"Well... Lendo was to be my spouse but something came up... and well, he never forgave me", Itchi said glumly.
"Well, I don't blame him", Sammi replied taking a swig out of a coke.
"Really?" Itchi asked with sudden interest.
"Uh, huh. You're pretty good looking", Sammi says as, he polishes off his coke can. "That was good", he said putting down the coke. He misses the strange look Itchi giving him.
"Ready to go home", Sammi asks?
"Yes... I guess so", Itchi rpelies.
"NOT SO FAST", a voice yells. "So Itchi Koo! You've finally gone to far! You've shamed me long enough", Lendo says as he draws a katana from it's sheath.
"Lendo! You finally decieded to show yourself, eh?" Itchi said as she took a combat stance.
"He's Lendo", Sammi asks as he points at Lendo.
"Yes", Itchi replies.
"Fool! Learn the folly of stealing Lendo's true Love!" He then leaped as Sammi swinging his katana in an overhead arc.
"Ahh, Shaddup", Sammi replied. As he uses his only available weapon, the cyborg's arm. He stops Kuno's attack using the arm as a staff connecting with Lendo's face.
"Heh. Very clever. But it will not save you", Lendo says.
"Why exactly do you want to kil me anyways", Sammi asks in puzzlement.
"Hmm... Well... Because you stole my true love's heart! You denied me the happiness that being with Itchi would bring", Lendo replied as he moved into a sword stance.
"Is that all this fuss is about", Sammi said cheerfully. "If it's Itchi, you can have her", he finished. Neither man notices Itchi act as if slapped by the statement or the tear, that leaves her eye.
"Too Late!! Someone's already used that ploy, and it didn't work for him, either", Lendo yells in a dramatic fashion Author's note: The type of dramatic speech in anime, that has the background fly past even though the hero (or villian) never moves.
"All right you numb skull! No sense in reasoning with you let's fight", Sammi replied also with blured background.
"There is only one way to settle this with honor", Lendo says as he walks across the moonlite grain field toward Yes, I know they were in a restaurant but, it to make it dramatic.
Sammi replies, "Yeah, yeah. Sure, sure. Let's get this overwith!" He says as he walks toward Lendo with the arm for a weapon.
Both figure leap at each other. Sammi desperatly attempts to block with the cyborg's arm. He watchs in horror as the ancient samurai blade cut through the arm and towards his chest.
Lendo lands on one knee Cool finish to sword attack: #03 and says, "It is done!" Lendo stand up and faces Sammi. His smug expression turns to one of horror.
"Wha. Wha.. Wha.... What are those.....", Lendo yelled in panick.
"Huh", Sammi replies! "What do you mean? What are you looking at?!!"
"That", Lendo yells as he points at Sammi. In the glare of the restaurant's harsh light a woman's breast is visible hanging from Sammi's shirt.
"Augh", Sammi screams as she covers her chest. She turns her back on the startled Itchi and Lendo. "Oh, No! I didn't want anyone to know", Sammi yells as she curls up into a ball.
"Sammi..is...is A GIRL", Itchi comprend in shock.
"I guess there's no use hiding it anymore. I might as well tell the whole story. My Uncle was never told that I was a girl. You see for almost all of the nine months my mother was carrying me my father boasted to all his friends that he yould have a powerful son. Until I was born. Then he became ashamed of his boasting. But rather than admit it and be embarrassed in front of friends and family, he decided to raise me as a boy, instead. At first it seemed fun, but when... I started to develop... I was sent here", she said as she finishes rebinding her breast. "I'm sorry for deceiving you, Itchi. I meant to tell sooner or later."
"Oh, That's all right. I understand", Itchi say in a quiet tone.
"It's true. I should have noticed it before", Lendo says to himself. "Sammi, after hearing you story, I am deeply touched! I apologize for wanting to kill you earlier", he says as he executes a bow.
"That's okay", Sammi says as she puts on another shirt.
"You poor girl! I am truly sorry, truly! It must be very hard for you", Lendo says as he qently squeezes Sammi's shoulder.
"WHAT'S GOING ON IN HERE?!!" Yamasama comes from the back of the restaurant brandishing a cleaver.
"Wait, this is explainable", Lendo yells as he runs from the restaurant with an angry chief in close pursuit.
At the restaurant's bar Itchi turns to Sammi. "Does this happen often?"
"It might..", Sammi replies as she starts on another coke.
End Epidodes 06:
Episode 07: Three Boys and a Doggie
Authors note: Dear reader I'm going to skip this Episode. This episode skips Jeremy, it does have one short scene with Asrial and Itchi. Anyway this Episode consist mainly of anime cameo's, parodies, etc (Robotech to Power Rangers to Voltron to Snoopy). This is a very funny manga issue, that's a great read. Even if you haven't read this series before find this issue.
End Episode 07:
Disclaimer: I own neither NHS or Ranma 1/2. This work is intended as a tribute to two great series. I do this only for love of both series and swear I'll earn no money off the work of many talented people.
Dear reader please forgive me mangling two beautiful series. If I'm lucky, I will succeed in combining the best elements of both. If not maybe I can create interest in NHS.
Warning: A very early fanfic by me. I terminated my work and only two chapters are available.
Episode 05: The Girl Who Came in from the Cold.
Fade in to a busy airport somewhere in the Midwest.....
"Obachan Aunt! Jeremy! I've found him", Itchi said.
"Ricky! Why did you run from Onechan older sister", Ms. Feeple said to her youngest son.
"I thought I saw Arnie, Mom! And Itchy got me a coke, see?"
"For the coke... Gomen nasai Ichikun sorry, Itchi ", Ms. Feeple said as she tried to give a dollar to Itchi.
"Ii desu yo obchan It's all right, aunt", Itchi replied. "I bought one for myself!"
"Why'd you run away ya' jerk", Jeremy said to his brother. "Want us to miss our plane"?
"I though I saw Arnie and Itchi got me a soda", Ricky replied as he failed to dodge a playful punch from his brother.
"Obasan. I've noticed that Ricky admires Arnie a great deal", Itchi stated.
"Yes. Arnie has contributed a great deal to both their up-bringings", Ms. Feeple said to Itchi. "He's the closest thing they had to a father since my husband went missing", she though to herself. (Though I wonder, I Jeremy ever needed a father.)
"Look, Jeremy! There's Arnie over there", Ricky yelled. Ricky quickly bolted from his brother's side and made a leaping kick at Arnie.
Arnie blocked the first kick with his right arm and his second arm caught the second blow. After a second Arnie smiled, "Better".
"I've been really practicing hard", Ricky said.
"I can see, but you're still a little slow on your upswing", Arnie replied. "If your going to be a real superhero, ya' gotta practice everyday! But always do your homework first!"
"Hello Arnie", everyone said.
"Hello everyone. Sorry I'm late but Asrial had to look after her Nanny.... Since her arrival she's been feeling a little under the weather" Arnie said. "Hey, Jeremy, we need to spar when you get back. I got a new curve to throw at you."
"Of course", Jeremy replied.
"Hello dear", Ms. Feeple said as she kissed Arnie on his cheek.
"High Ms. F! Ricky keeping you busy", Arnie asked?
"As usual", she replied.
"Attention, please would all those boarding JAL flight 714, with non-stop service to sappoeo, please board at this moment", a nearby loudspeaker blared.
"Now, you dress warmly, keep an eye out on Ricky and behave yourself in front of grandfather. He can be a little strange at times, so be tolerant", Ms. Feeple said.
"Have a pleasant journey, Jeremy", Itchi said.
"I will, Mom. And thanks Itchi", Jeremy replied.
"Bye", Jermey said over his shoulder as the two brother entered the boarding passage to the airplane.
Once the two brothers were out of sight Ms. Feeple said, "Well, there go my babies."
The stillness was broken as Itchi began to ball crying Soun Tendo style.
A minute later....
"Snif", Itchi said as she dried her eyes.
"Don't cry, Itchi. He won't be gone long" Ms. Feeple said. "He'll be visiting all his relatives and attending a few weeks of school there. It'll be good for him to see the old country."
Itchi watched the 747 taxi out to the runway. (Think of me, Jeremy.)
Many hours later after an uneventful flight.......
"Well, Ricky welcome back to Japan", Jeremy said. (Damn this brings back memories). "Keep an eye out for grandpa."
"Jeremy! Over here", a short bald man with glasses said. A large towering man dressed in a chauffeur's uniform stood behind him.
"Golly, Grandpa's real short", Rick said.
"Rcky! That's not polite", Jeremy admonished.
"I apologize, sir", Ricky said.
"That is all right. Ricky, a man's measure isn't the size of his height, but the size of his heart. Besides, my chauffeur, Kuma, more than makes up for my stature Kuma looks like a human wall" 'Grandpa' states.
"Take your bags, young sir", Kuma asked as he picked up the two boy's luggage easily.
"Come Jermey, we must leave, we still have a ways to go", the old man said.
"Thanks for meeting us, sir", Jeremy replied as they reach a car.
"Heh, heh. I could not have you two running around Hokkaido searching, could I", the old man admonished. "And call me grandpa. I raise your mother as my own daughter." (Besides, if your mother and I have our way, your children will be calling me great-grandfather!)
Later the sedan pulls up to a vast estate on a hill top Looks like an feudal Japanese castle.....
"Ah, home sweet home", grandpa said. "Welcome, Jeremy to your home away from home. Kuma will show you to your rooms."
"Cool", Ricky said as he began running up the steps to the main house.
"It's incredible, grandpa. Mom mentioned you lived in a large house, but this", Jeremy said in awe.
"It's a shelter", grandpa said author's note: one hell of an understatement.
"Wow, look at all the neat places to hide", Ricky said.
"Let me help you, Kuma", Jeremy said as he grabbed several bags of luggage.
"He hasn't changed", Kuma thought to himself.
The next morning in Jeremy's room.....
The door to Jeremy's room slides open almost silently. "Go away, Ricky", Jeremy said as he burrowed deeper into his futon. A unfamiliar hand approaches the still asleep boy. The figure under the sheets explodes into action, he rolls away from the figure and quickly is on his feet "Who the hell...".
"Good morning", a old woman in a kimono said.
"Who.. Who are you", Jeremy stammers.
"I am onichiwan, the housekeeper. You really ought to pick up after your self. Such bad habits reflect weak character", she says as she begins folding his clothes. "And sleeping so late on such a beautiful day", she continued scolding.
"Since we're on bad habits shouldn't you knock before entering a room. I believe it is a common curtsey in this country is it not", Jeremy replied sharply.
"Your right, I should have knocked", she replied. "There's no reason to be shy, unless you have something to hide." She laughs as she leaves the room.
"Just what I need a old woman as annoying as Colonge", Jeremy thought. (Speaking of which, if I'm in Japan, I can cheek on something's. I can call Nerima and see if there is a Tendo dojo. He then stopped himself. If I call Nerima, what will I find. My past life was real. It was a really a dream. I might find Akane married to Kuno.... Maybe I should just live this life. Knowing my luck I end up with Akane, Ukyo, and Kodiachi chasing me before a weeks over if I visit Nerima. No. I won't look back. If it was a dream so be it. If it's real it's not my life. I'm here so someone else is there. Learn from the past but, don't live in it. This is my life for better or worse and I not try to live in my old one.)
Later that morning....
"So, grandpa, what's on the agenda today", Jeremy said.
"Since it is too early to register you in school....", the old man said. "I thought I'd show you the grounds and let you and Ricky spend the rest of the day enjoying yourselves!"
"Neat", Ricky said.
Later on the estate ground...
Two figures stand watching a flock of snow cranes dancing. "I used to take your mother here to watch the snow cranes. Living symbols of life, love, and happiness", grandpa said.
"They're beautiful", Jeremy replied.
"And rare, Jeremy, very rare", grandpa said.
As the two figures watch one crane completes a jump only to fall heavily on the ground. After several seconds the bird is unable to regain it's feet. "Grandpa, Look! One of them's been hurt", Jeremy said. They quickly move to the injured bird and hold it still.
"There, there..".
"Hmmm... It appears to have a broken wing", his grandfather said with a analytical eye. "Quickly! Into the house. We must save this unfortunate creature.
Several minutes later in the house...
"There. The wing is set in place", grandpa said.
"That was pretty fast", Jeremy said. (Tofu couldn't do better work).
"Yes. I can set the bones of any creature and they will mend perfectly", grandpa said. "A technique taught to me be a water spirit long ago."
"Really", Ranma said.
"Maybe", the old man replied.
"A very valuable bird, indeed. They are not normally found this far from Sado Island. Now to mix my special broth to give it strength..", the old man said.
"No need. I have a better method", Jeremy said. He gently placed a hand on the injured wing. The hand slowly began to glow. After a minute Jeremy stopped. "That should help. If I do it again tomorrow the wing should be mended by the day after."
"Where did you learn that", his grandfather asked?
"From a three hundred year old woman.. In a past life", Jeremy said as he grinned at grandpa.
After a second his grandfather laughed. "You almost had me with that Jeremy. But seriously I cannot continue to care for out little friend here and run my small corporation and still be a ninja clan leader. You will have to take care of the bird alone."
"Sure, grandpa, no problem. I'd love too", Jeremy said.
Two days later...
In a clearing in the forest. "It seems to have recovered well, Jeremy", grandpa said.
"Your cast and by secret sure did the trick. It seems to be fully recovered", Jeremy said. "Fly!" He said as he released the bird.
"Now that's beautiful! Excellent job", grandpa said. "Will you show me how to do that trick now?"
"Sorry, grandpa, it's a natural gift", Jeremy said. (I hate to lie but, who'd believe my story). "But, I'm sure going to miss it, though."
That night during a blizzard.....
Three lit candle sit in a candlestick holder. Then the air around the candles is alive with the sounds of a fast moving object. The three candles fall in multiple piece to the floor.
"Amazing", grandpa said. "When your mother said you had some experience in fencing, I had no idea she meant a foil.
"Well grandpa my dad loved those old swashbuckler movies espically the ones with Basil Rathbone. He got interested in fencing. And I picked it up from him", Jeremy said. (I wonder if mom told him about my other 'interests'?)
The window behind Jeremy was blown open by a gust of wind. Jeremy crossed the room and shut the window. "Whew! What a blizzard", Jeremy said. (Kinda like that time Genma dragged into the mountain one winter. Survival training my butt.) "I hopoe the crane's okay."
"Ha! Animals can take better care of themselves in the wilderness than any man. I doubt anyone would be out in this storm", grandpa said.
"Nok! Nok! Nok!" Came the hollow sound from the house's front door. Jeremy crossed the door and opened it to the darkness outside. "Hello!?"
A dark figure of the shadow was barely discernable in the darkness. "Please... Shelter?" The figure then collapse into Jeremy's arms and passed out. The figure was revealed as a beautiful and naked Japanese girl.
Jeremy quickly handed the girl to his grandfather. "There might be someone else outthere. I gotta check!"
"You can't....", his grandfather began only to stop when he realized Jeremy was no longer there. "Damn fool!"
Several minutes later......
Jeremy had reentered the house and found the household in a guest bedroom. The girl was quickly placed in a futon and covered in blankets. "How is she", Jeremy asked.
"She has a fever but I think I can bring it down", the old housekeeper said.
"Do what you can for her", grandpa said.
"Will she be okay", Jeremy asked.
"We can only hope, Jeremy", the housekeeper said.
"Her face it can't be", grandpa thought.
"Now we must give her some rest... and pray", the housekeeper said.
The unconscious girl grabbed Jeremy's hand and said, "thank you". The girl then
return to being unconscious.
Later...
"I am very glad to see you so well recovered. I am grandfather Ichinohei. These are my grandsons, Jeremy and Ricky. Onichiwan. My housekeeper and my manservant Kuma", grandpa stated.
"You are all so kind. My name is Kyoko Tadasuke", the girl said.
"Tell us, Kyoko what brought you to my humble home", grandpa asked?
"I am a computer programmer from Tokyo. I was travelling to Sapporo when....
I was suddenly jumped by two men, who dragged me from my care and took everything I had. Left for dead, I found my way to your house", Kyoko said.
"Hmmm....", the housekeeper thought to herself.
"That is when Jeremy found me at your door. Tank you", Kyoko said.
"It's the duty of a martial artist think nothing of it", Jeremy said.
"You are welcome here, Kyoko, and we all hope for a speedy full recovery! Come everyone let's give her some rest", grandpa said as he escorted the household from the room. "Until tomorrow, Good night", grandpa said to Kyoko.
Grandpa left everyone else and walked slowly through the house. He enter a small room, that was the family shrine. He bowed before the family shrine. An old black and white picture sat on the family shrine. The picture on the shrine looked remarkably like Kyoko.
The next morning.....
"Grandfather! Kyokok isn't in her room", Jeremy yelled!!
"Good morning, Jeremy", grandpa said.
"Where is she", Jeremy said.
"She felt better last night, so she stayed up doing computer programs. Said she felt she owed it to me. After all, we did rescue her from death", grandpa said.
Jeremy executed a massive facefalt and landed on the. The then stand up and addresses his grandfather. "I don't exactly approve, grandpa. But I can't stop you. I'm going to see her. Grandpa throws his rice bowl tripping Jermey.
"Jeremy, I want her to make a full recovery. If working is what relaxes her, then let her work. She espically requested to be left alone when she works. And she will be left alone", he said!
The door to the sitting room opened revealing Kyoko. "Good morning, everyone."
"Good morning, Kyoko. How are we this morning", grandpa asked?
"Much better, thanks. I have some thing for you", she said. "A video game program for you to market through your corporation", Kyoko said shyly.
"Ah! You shouldn't have gone through the trouble", grandpa said.
"Uh, Kyoko", Jeremy asked?
"Yes, Jeremy", Kyoko replied.
"Would yyou like to go outside later today", Jermey asked?
"I'd love to Jeremy", she replied.
Several minutes later......
"Time for your afternoon tea, sir", Kuma said.
"Thank you Kuma", grandpa replied.
"Kuma, what do you tink about Kyoko", grandpa asked?
"She is.. a very nice young lady", Kuma replied.
"Well, I've been thinking... she and Jeremy would make an excellent couple, don't you agree", grandpa said.
"But... what of Ichikun", Kuma asked?
Outside on the house grounds...
Jeremy and Kyoko were walking on the edge of the forest. The couple rarely talked and seemed to enjoy the quiet. Jeremy turned to Kyoko and said, "Kyoko, I've got something to tell you. I think I'm in love with you.
"Oh, Jeremy", she said stunned. "Hold me." Jeremy quickly wrapped her in a hug.
Unnoticed by the couple was a figure in the woods. The housekeeper watched the couple with a deeping scowl.
Several minutes later in the house...
"I must save both Jeremy and the master from that she demon. Ah, ha! I know just how to do it", the housekeeper said to herself.
Several more minutes later no it's not a trend....
We watch a hand knock on a door. "Come in", a voice replies. The housekeeper enters a small room in which grandpa is going over the clan financees.
"Your mail has arrived", she said.
"Thank you. Please set it on the table", grandpa said.
Later......
We see grandpa sorting through the mail. "Yawn! Now to tackle the mail. Let's see... bill, bill, occupant, bill... eh, what's this? From Quagmire", he said to himself. (Ichikun? Ichikun!?) He drops the letter in shock. From the outside of the house a groan of anguish can be heard.
Elsewhere...
"Good night, Kyoko", Jeremy said.
"Good night, Jeremy", Kyoko said shyly.
Jeremy slowly walked down the hall from Kyoko's room. "I'm in love. We we're meant for each other! Tomorrow I ask her to marry me", he said to himself. Unnoticed by the lovestruck boy a man's shadow can be see in the background.
A black cloaked figure silently enters Kyoko's room. The figure is grandpa in traditional ninja garb armed with a katana.
"Enter", a woman's voice says.
"You were expecting me", grandpa says.
"There is little I do not know. For iinstance, I know that you have recieved word from your first granddaughter Ichikun", Kyoko replied. She steps from the darkness revealing she isn't wearing anything. "I also know you want to prevent me from marrying your oldest grandson. Jeremy."
"......", grandpa said as he brought the katana in front of himself.
"Nothing to say old man? He will be mine and mine alone! Now witness my true nature", Kyoko said. The dark outline of Kyoko changes as her fingers turn into talons and thorn like projections erupt from her forarms.
"No... No", grandpa yells as he leaps at the figure!
The old man is thrown back from the figure as Kyoko defeats his attack. "Old fool! My power prevents you from ever revealing the truth about me. I will have him in both flesh and spirit... and you are powerless to stop me", a voice colder than ice stated.
Grandpa staggers from the room. "I've failed. There's no stopping it. It will take him awat. I'll lose him... like I lost my beloved Rumiko. And to think all I wanted was my little chichan's boy to marry mr son's daughter so we could be blood relations at long last. !! Of course!! That's it!! That's it! Grandpa quickly enters another room and begins going through a closet. "Whew is it? It must be here", he thinks to himself. "Ah!"
The old man blow dust from an old photo.
He leaves the from and find Kuma in the kitchen. "Kuma, have you seen Jeremy", grandpa asked?
"Watching television in his room, sir", Kuma replied.
"Ahem! Jeremy", grandpa asks?
Jeremy is munching on a cookie watching 'Lum' and replies, "mmm... Yuh?"
"Uhmm... I have some mail for you", grandpa says.
"Thanks", Jeremy replies as he munches on a cookie.
"Aren't you going to read it", grandpa asks?
"Later", Jeremy mutters.
"No!" Grandpa yells executing a 'Soun Demon Head' attack. The force of the attack cause Jeremy to be flung several feet. "Eer.. I... I mean you should read it before someone through it out.
"Oh, all right then", Jeremy says as he get up from the floor. The first thing that catches his attention is an old photo of two children maybe six. One can be identified as Jeremy the other as a young Itchi. "That picture", Jeremy mutters in a stunned tone. "On, No!!" He yells. He then reaches with a shaky hand and open the letter from Quagmire.
"Dear Jeremy,
How are you? I hope you
are having a great time in Japan.
Things are boring here. Please hurry
back. I miss you!
xxxxxx
Ichikun"
Jeremy drops the letter stunned. He races through the house to Kyoko's room.
He slams the door open ripping it from it's runner. "Kyoko!!" He then stops stunned at the sight before him instead of a young woman a snow crane sits at a computer.
"Jeremy... No", the crane yells. The crane reverts back to human form and run into the room. "You mustn't see me like this", she says.
"Kyoko. Wait I still want you to stay", Jeremy says.
"No, Jeremy. I have done a great wrong! I though using my magic would make you love me", Kyoko replies. She reaches the window and stops. "Only your love for someone else could have been strong enough to break the spell. You don't really love me. You've realized that! That's why you came to me. In a wat, I'm glad. I'd rather you be happy with your true love than to be an enslaved pawn for my own selfishness! Farwell", she said as tears ran down her face. She then jumped from the window.
"Kyoko", Jeremy yells as he race for the window. "Come back!!"
Kyoko transforms in mid air into a snow crane. "Remember me, Jeremy", she says as she flies off.
Jeremy catches a single feather in his hand. "I will, Kyoko... Always", he says as a tear run down his face.
End Episode 5:
Episode 06: To Be or Not to Be'
On a quiet residential street in Japan. Itchi sweeps the front porch of the Feeple home. She looks at her watch as sighs. "Late again", she thinks to herself.
Elsewhere....
Asrial is working on her robot nanny. "Now. Are you sure this is tight enough", Asrial asks.
"Yes, yes. It's fine. It just take some getting used to this planet's atmosphere.
A buzzing noise then catches Asrial's attention. Asrial stares at the clock. "I didn't realize the time. Can we finish this later, nanny?"
"Of course", Nanny says. "Have a good time and be diplomatic!"
"Thanks. I'll be home before evening mealtime. Take care of Pooky", Asrial says as she kisses the side of Nanny's head.
"Such a sweet-heart. She'll make a fine Queen of the empire", Nanny though as Asrial leaves. Asrial exits her shuttle with a VTOL Vertical take off and landing car
and proceed to the Feeple house.
"It's a shame that Nanny isn't quite used to Earth yet. I like it very much. But I can't help but wonder about the war with the Zardons and if I will ever return to Salusia.
Anyways, I hope Ithi not too upset", Asrial thought as she land in front of the Feeple house.
"What are you?! Crazy? Making me wait for so long", Itchi yelled.
"Hi, Itchi", Asrial stated.
"I've been waiting here for hours", Itchi said. Then Itchi caught the way Asrial smelled. "That smell! You're filty. You didn't even bathe", Itchi asked?
"Oops", Asrial said.
"Come along", Itchi said as she carried Asrial A-KO style.
"Oh, very well", Asrial replied as she got drug along.
"Now clean yourself", Itchi yelled as she threw Asrial into the bathroom.
"Since it mean so much to you, I will do as you wish", Asrial replied. "But I'll need some clean clothes", she said as she flung he dirty clothes into a pile .
"Hmm... What would look good on Asrial", Itchi thought.
"Something wrong", Asrial asked?
"No. Just trying to find something for you to wear", Itchi replied.
"How about your school dress", Asrial asked.
"Hmm.. Okay", Itchi stated.
"Fine. I alwats wanted to try this", Asrial said.
Several minutes later....
"I dunno Itch. What do you think", Asrial said? As she twirled around in the school dress. "Bet I could get Jeremy", Asrial joked.
Thirty minutes later....
"Welcome to the Sakura (sp) Inn the only traditional Japanese restaurant in Quagmire", Itchi said as she entered the restaurant.
"How quaint", Asrial said.
"Hello", Itchi said once she was in the restaurant.
"Hey, Itchi, How nice to see you again! And you brought a friend", a large man in an apron greeted from behind the counter.
"Asrial, This is Yamasan! Jeremy's mom brought me here last week", Itchi said.
"That's right! Known her for ten years! I might have even married her at one him", Yamasan said.
In another part of the room......
"Damn her, I came here to forget about her", Lendo though to himself. "Just look at her.... Yeah... Look at her", Lendo thought to himself as he marveled at her beauty. (She could have been min if not for that gaijin Jeremy Feeple! He ruined everything.) Lendo then allows himself to enter a short daydream where he defeats the evil Feeple. He's about to recieve a kiss for his valiant efforts in dream, when a door slamming brings Lendo back to reality.
A young teenager enters the restaurant and sits down at the counter. The stranger is wearing a Sakura Inn apron. "It sure is hot today", he said. "I'm going to take a ten minute break.
"Sammi! What do you think your doing", Yamasama yelled at the boy.
"I'm tired", Sammi replied.
"Why are you so tired? We have more deliveries! You lazy boy", Yamasama continued to rant.
"Look! I'm the only delivery boy here and ever since R.N.C. moved here it's like this town had a Japanese population explosion overnight", Sammi yelled back at his Uncle.
Itchi take the opportunity to whisper something to Yamasama. "It's in the back", Sammi's uncle replies.
"Arigato", Itchi says as she walks to the back of the restaurant. She trips on a piece of suishi . Both Sammi and Lendo immediately dive to catch Itchi.
Sammi manages to catch Itchi inches from the floor. Lendo runs into Sammi's foot nose first in his failed attempt to catch Itchi.
"Are you alright", Sammi asks. Flowers and hearts surrounding the boy only to Itchi.
"Th- Thank you Sammi...", Itchi finally manages to stutter as she stare at Sammi.
A few second later after Itchi has left the room...
"Say... They make a good looking couple. Don't they", Sammi's Uncle says to Asrial.
"I suppose", Asrial replies as she works on her suishi.
"Maybe I can convince my nephew to ask her out", Yamasama says.
"Your nephew", Asrial asks?
"Didn't I mention Sammi is my nephew. Asrial, Perhaps you can help. Sammi has been in Quagmire for only a short while. I think if he went out with a Japanese girl in the same situateion, he might adjust earlier."
"Okay, I'll talk to her", Asrial says.
And so (several minutes later in the restroom)...
"Gee, I dunno Asrial. He's strong and graceful and handsome, but he seems awful young. And what about Jeremy", Itchi says more to herself than Asrial.
"Yeah, What about him? I recall something about marrying him to run a ninja clan", Asrial says with a calculating look. "Isn't it true you also planned to divorce him", Asrial continued pointing to an issue of Ninja High School #1.
"That's different! That's before I got to know him", Itchi replied angrily.
"Okay, Look at it this way... You'll make Yamasan feel more secure about his nephew's social life. Think of it as a favor", Asrial said.
"Well... If you put it that way...", Itchi said.
Outside in the restaurant.....
"Here they come! Now do what I told you. Otherwise, you'll never get a food wife", Yamasama said quietly to his nephew.
"I'll do it, but I don't wan't to", Sammi muttered back at his uncle.
"Uh, Itchi, how about a date tonight", Sammi asked in a monotone voice.
"Okay", Itchi replied.
"What", Lendo said to himself as he overheard Itchi and Sammi.
"So, I'll pick you up at six", Sammi continued.
"Great", Itchi replied with a smile.
(I don't believe it! First she spurns my love for some gaijin, and now she waits until he leaves the country to go behind his back to date some low class boy!!) Lendo jumped up and yelled, "Well, I'll teach her not to treat men's feelings so lightly!! A lesson she'll not soon forget! I'll kill Sammi.
"Hey you! Be quiet! If your going to threathen someone, go outside and do it", Yamasama yelled at Kuno. Kuno's response was a massive facefault.
Later that evening....
We see Itchi finish getting dressed for her date. "Perfect", she said to herself. "But It's simple for a ninja such as myself", she said with a grin. The doorbell rang suddenly.
"Itchi, you date's here", Ms. Feeple said as she opened the door. Ms. Feeple and Sammi stood in the doorway for a second staring at each other. Finally Ms. Feeple says, "Sammi, your Itch's date"?
"It wasn't my idea", Sammi replied. "Please don't tell her!"
"Hi, Sammi", a shy voice said. Sammi turned and saw Itchi descending the stairs.
"Hi, Itchi", Sammi managed to stutter.
"Well this should be.. and.. interesting date", Ms. Feeple managed to said without breaking into laughter. Sammi didn't bother replying as he muttered to himself.
The couple walk to a small pickup truck. Sammi quickly opened the door for Itchi. "Is this your truck", Itchi asked?
"No, it's my Uncle's", Sammi replies. "I don't even have a lisence yet."
"Well you better drive carefully", Itchi replied with a smile.
"I always do", Sammi replied as he seated himself behind the truck's stearing wheel.
Nearby....
"I made the mistake to messing around with Feeple. This time no reasoning, no deals... It will be straight death and destruction! Glory to R.N.C.", Lendo said as he broke into insane laughter Author's note: The type of laughter that scares even Kuno.
A small pickup truck passed a parked van with an R.N.C. license plate. "Did you here some insane laughter just then", Itchi asks Sammi?
"Nah..", Sammi says.
Thirty minutes later at an amusement park....
Sammi and Itchi had just finish purchasing some cotton candy. Sammi glances back at the salesman. "Say wasn't that cotton candy saleman, kinda weird", Sammi asks?
"Were surrounded by ninja's"Itchi replies calmly. "Look carefully."
"What.." Sammi began, "Now I see them". Suddenly three ninja land close to the couple.
"Tremble in fear", the first ninja said. "We are ninja master's and our hands are deadly weapons", the second ninja said. The third ninja said, "Prepare to die for your insolence, boy!"
"Who the hell", Sammi asks? Before he gets a reply the ninja's attack. In short work Sammi is the last one standing. Breathing a little bit heavy, he turns to Itchi. "Let's call it a night Itchi, our evenings ruined", Sammi says.
"Not so fast", a voice with a German accent replies. Sammi turns and is greated with the sight of a man and a woman. This is unusual in the fact the woman is wearing an outfit, that resembles a German military uniform. The man is a gaint muscular figure wearing a dark leather jacket and black sunglasses.
"Who are you two clowns", Sammi yelled at the two new figures!
"Clowns to you, weapons of destruction to most. I am Bruhildia (sp) and my associate is the Kenterminator."
"We be back", the taller figure replied.
"We've both come to teach Itchi Koo a lesson in giving a little respect towards Lendo", Bunhilhia said.
"Lendo! I might have known", Itchi replied!.
"Who's he", Sammi replied.
"It's too late now! Itchi will pay for spurning his love", Brunhildia yells.
Kenterminator throws a left arm punch at Sammi. Sammi catches the blow Aithor's note: This is the guy, who put Asrial through a wall! . He then reverse his force on the Kenterminators arm Aka: He pulls. "Riipp!!"
Kenterminator looks on in disbelief as Sammi rips his left arm off. "Hmmm. Better go and get this fixed", Kenterminator says to himslef as he looks at his shoulder.
"Well, I need a tune-up anyways", he though glumly.
Sammi take a minute to catch his breath, ignoring the cyborg.
"Well, Hell! We come all this way and get yelled at by Lendo and this kid tears your arm off", Brunhildia yells at the cyborg. "Some return appearance!"
"Sorry Hildy", the cyborg mutters.
"And after I got a new outfit and all", the German woman contiunes.
"Can we go now", Itchi asks Sammi?
"Sure, but let's stop by the shop for a soda. I'm thirsty", Sammi replies.
Elsewhere....
"Kuso", a voice yells! We see Lendo sitting before a television monitor. "Just shows that you can't send a cyborg to do a man's job. Pshaw! No matter! I should have handled it personally myself to begin with. Driver take me to the Sakura Inn, quickly! Soon, very soon I will show Itchi the folly of her ways", Lendo said to himself.
"So tell me. Itchi...", Sammi began. "Who's this Lendo guy?"
"Well... Lendo was to be my spouse but something came up... and well, he never forgave me", Itchi said glumly.
"Well, I don't blame him", Sammi replied taking a swig out of a coke.
"Really?" Itchi asked with sudden interest.
"Uh, huh. You're pretty good looking", Sammi says as, he polishes off his coke can. "That was good", he said putting down the coke. He misses the strange look Itchi giving him.
"Ready to go home", Sammi asks?
"Yes... I guess so", Itchi rpelies.
"NOT SO FAST", a voice yells. "So Itchi Koo! You've finally gone to far! You've shamed me long enough", Lendo says as he draws a katana from it's sheath.
"Lendo! You finally decieded to show yourself, eh?" Itchi said as she took a combat stance.
"He's Lendo", Sammi asks as he points at Lendo.
"Yes", Itchi replies.
"Fool! Learn the folly of stealing Lendo's true Love!" He then leaped as Sammi swinging his katana in an overhead arc.
"Ahh, Shaddup", Sammi replied. As he uses his only available weapon, the cyborg's arm. He stops Kuno's attack using the arm as a staff connecting with Lendo's face.
"Heh. Very clever. But it will not save you", Lendo says.
"Why exactly do you want to kil me anyways", Sammi asks in puzzlement.
"Hmm... Well... Because you stole my true love's heart! You denied me the happiness that being with Itchi would bring", Lendo replied as he moved into a sword stance.
"Is that all this fuss is about", Sammi said cheerfully. "If it's Itchi, you can have her", he finished. Neither man notices Itchi act as if slapped by the statement or the tear, that leaves her eye.
"Too Late!! Someone's already used that ploy, and it didn't work for him, either", Lendo yells in a dramatic fashion Author's note: The type of dramatic speech in anime, that has the background fly past even though the hero (or villian) never moves.
"All right you numb skull! No sense in reasoning with you let's fight", Sammi replied also with blured background.
"There is only one way to settle this with honor", Lendo says as he walks across the moonlite grain field toward Yes, I know they were in a restaurant but, it to make it dramatic.
Sammi replies, "Yeah, yeah. Sure, sure. Let's get this overwith!" He says as he walks toward Lendo with the arm for a weapon.
Both figure leap at each other. Sammi desperatly attempts to block with the cyborg's arm. He watchs in horror as the ancient samurai blade cut through the arm and towards his chest.
Lendo lands on one knee Cool finish to sword attack: #03 and says, "It is done!" Lendo stand up and faces Sammi. His smug expression turns to one of horror.
"Wha. Wha.. Wha.... What are those.....", Lendo yelled in panick.
"Huh", Sammi replies! "What do you mean? What are you looking at?!!"
"That", Lendo yells as he points at Sammi. In the glare of the restaurant's harsh light a woman's breast is visible hanging from Sammi's shirt.
"Augh", Sammi screams as she covers her chest. She turns her back on the startled Itchi and Lendo. "Oh, No! I didn't want anyone to know", Sammi yells as she curls up into a ball.
"Sammi..is...is A GIRL", Itchi comprend in shock.
"I guess there's no use hiding it anymore. I might as well tell the whole story. My Uncle was never told that I was a girl. You see for almost all of the nine months my mother was carrying me my father boasted to all his friends that he yould have a powerful son. Until I was born. Then he became ashamed of his boasting. But rather than admit it and be embarrassed in front of friends and family, he decided to raise me as a boy, instead. At first it seemed fun, but when... I started to develop... I was sent here", she said as she finishes rebinding her breast. "I'm sorry for deceiving you, Itchi. I meant to tell sooner or later."
"Oh, That's all right. I understand", Itchi say in a quiet tone.
"It's true. I should have noticed it before", Lendo says to himself. "Sammi, after hearing you story, I am deeply touched! I apologize for wanting to kill you earlier", he says as he executes a bow.
"That's okay", Sammi says as she puts on another shirt.
"You poor girl! I am truly sorry, truly! It must be very hard for you", Lendo says as he qently squeezes Sammi's shoulder.
"WHAT'S GOING ON IN HERE?!!" Yamasama comes from the back of the restaurant brandishing a cleaver.
"Wait, this is explainable", Lendo yells as he runs from the restaurant with an angry chief in close pursuit.
At the restaurant's bar Itchi turns to Sammi. "Does this happen often?"
"It might..", Sammi replies as she starts on another coke.
End Epidodes 06:
Episode 07: Three Boys and a Doggie
Authors note: Dear reader I'm going to skip this Episode. This episode skips Jeremy, it does have one short scene with Asrial and Itchi. Anyway this Episode consist mainly of anime cameo's, parodies, etc (Robotech to Power Rangers to Voltron to Snoopy). This is a very funny manga issue, that's a great read. Even if you haven't read this series before find this issue.
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