Chapter 3: Ancestors' Warning
Dragon Master - A Ranma 1/2/ AMG and more Xover
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Mind Link Ranma - Kasumi

Author's foreword -This fiction draws very heavily on "Best served Cold" A great
fan fiction I suggest reading it. If I can find it I will put it in the Other's
Fanfic section. Though I do weight greatly Satome Kasumi fanfics, I am actually
a Tendo-Satome person. Though yes this will be a Kasumi-Ranma fanfic. Oh and yes
this is a revision of 'Dragon Incarnate' To fit into the Dragon Master Story
line.

We watch as Cologne, the mightiest Amazon of her Generation lays down to rest
for the night. As she begins to fall asleep she mutters softly to herself, "That
son in law of mine has made his choice. We always thought if Shampoo didn't win
him Akane would. She didn't, believe me it was a surprise today. It wasn't
Shampoo, Ukyo or Nabiki either. I am not sure what happened to Ranma. But he
surprised us all. When did he learn to move so carefully that I didn't sense
him, He threatened me. I can not let that slide. Of all people." Cologne yawns
and mouths a name. "Kasumi", and falls asleep.

The Amazon village is burning. How many must be fighting to be winning against
the tribe of 500 warrior women. The screams of the maimed and dying. In the
council room of the elders Cologne is waiting. She knows that this enemy will
not leave without facing her. She knows she is the cause for all this. She
remembers.
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Cologne is speaking with Ryoga. He is being non cooperative, "No, Ranma is no
longer my enemy. Akane is free, He can have Kasumi, My only problem is he hurt
Akane but we will deal with that in the Dojo later today.". Cologne shakes her
head and taps Ryoga's sleep point. "That just won't do Lost Boy. It won't do at
all.", Cologne says as she collects the potions and powders. Slowly but surely
she makes Ryoga a being of pure Rage focusing on Ranma.
As Ryoga fights Ranma, Cologne, Shampoo and Moose find Kasumi walking alone back
from the market. There is a peaceful smile on her face. Not the blank look that
Cologne is used to. That should of warned Cologne but then again the Old Ghoul
was not thinking of that.. This was Kasumi. Even with the training she can't
face the fury of the Amazons, she doesn't have the ability to hurt people, and
that will be her downfall. is Cologne's only thought. Shampoo attacks with a cry
of, "Stupid girl". Kasumi drops her bags and flows. For a moment Cologne thinks
she is watching Ranma fight. As Kasumi dodges at the last possible moment,
forcing Shampoo to over extend again and again. Tagging her arms and legs. "I
was right all I saw, How long has he been training her. Could they have fooled
us so long. Could he of fooled Nabiki too. Is he smarter then all of us, NO no
man is smarter then a Amazon.", Cologne mutters. Kasumi doesn't speak but then
she has always been quiet.. She flows around Shampoo in three minutes. Shampoo
falling not from pain but from the effect of each tap. Each touch used knowledge
of points Cologne has not seen used in centuries.
Moose attacks tossing weapons. They prove useless as Kasumi moves with speed
that rivals Ranma. in three minutes Moose has lost the use of his left arm but
still he fights. In two more moments Kasumi has tapped three sleeper points
causing Moose to sink to the ground snoring. "I wonder has he been holding back
against Shampoo maybe I misjudged him.", thinks Cologne.
Cologne attacks striking Kasumi once out of every five hits, again and again.
Breaking bones hurting her badly. Cologne stops short of killing her as she
realizes that she will have to run away after this. Ranma will not let this be.
He is only weeks from his Master Quest, Cologne shivers realizing how strong
Ranma will be if he survives the Quest. Kasumi right before blacking out
screams, "RANMA!!!!" RANMA!!! COLOGNE!!!!! Kasumi passes out but Cologne can
not move as she is hit by the Chi backlash of the Mental yell knocks her out.
Suddenly she wakes to feel herself being lifted into the air. Ranma's eyes burn
with Warrior Fire as he stares into Cologne, "Go make your peace Ghoul. In three
years it ends." Ranma punts Cologne into Low Earth Orbit. When she hands she
quickly runs away to China and the relative safety of the Village. Leaving Moose
and Shampoo behind.
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Cologne shakes her head, "It has been three years, Did I think I would be safe.
That he would forget a Promise. We always knew he kept his word. He killed a god
for Akane. What would he do for Kasumi, She was linked to him somehow, I still
do not know how she hit me with his name like that. He survived the Quest, I
know because He sent me a letter in Amazonian telling me he remembered my act of
war. Do I think I am better then Saffron? I am a fool".
Cologne watches as the glowing light comes closer. A hundred women attack Ranma,
A hundred woman die or will soon. Cologne watches as the man who was once the
boy she hoped to make her son in law, moves with a speed and grace that makes
the Cat Fist seem child's play. She watches as cuts that had landed by sheer
number of attacks fade and heal leaving only the mark of blood. Cologne sighs,
"He is the Master now. I do not know the technique to heal so quickly" Suddenly
Ranma stands before her. His eyes speak volumes Cologne knows she faces an Angry
Warrior face never got to face not the Artist she tried to manipulate. The
difference you ask. The difference? Both follow the same code save for one
thing. A warrior will kill without remorse when placed in a impossible position.
"+Well, Old Ghoul, Ready to Face the Dragon. I need to thank you. In order to
save Kasumi I had to go on the Quest early, and become my destiny sooner then
planned. There was a better way to do that. A way that could have kept us allies
but now it is too late. Farewell Ghoul. You tribe is no more.. The Children will
be taken by the people of China or the Musk, I will not protect the children of
a lifestyle that almost killed my wife+." , as he finishes speaking Ranma moves
so fast he doesn't even blur. He blinks, he teleports. He the full Master of Chi
and Ki. The Dragon seems to strikes the air before Cologne many times but even
Cologne can not count the two thousand talon strikes that slice her cells apart.
Ranma stills and it seems he didn't even move. "+Farewell Cologne be glad Kasumi
lived, or no daughter of Amazon blood would have survived the night except
Shampoo who is our friend+.
===
Cologne wakes up in a cold sweat and shaking. "That was not a dream.. That was
where I am heading. I need to change that. Ranma is the Dragon Incarnate,
nothing will stop him. Hurt anyone he names clan or friend and he will find you.
A warrior, why didn't I see it. I knew he had potential but to be a Dragon
Master??" Suddenly Cologne jumps up. "Shampoo!!!!!"
Shampoo disturbed by the scream runs to her Grandmother's room, "Great Great-
Grandmother? What happen?" Cologne looks at Shampoo, "Xain Pu, How do you feel
about Ranma?" Shampoo looks at her Great-Grandmother, "Ranma is honorable. Ranma
is friend, but Shampoo not sure Shampoo is willing to hurt Kasumi. Shampoo see
what Ranma do to Saffron of Phoenix Mountain. " Shampoo looks at Cologne, "Is
there not way to keep Ranma ally? If Grandmother, Moose or Shampoo attack
Kasumi, They attack Ranma. Ranma always wins." Cologne nods her head, "I had a
dream, a sending." Shampoo stares in shock, "Sending Rare and big important."
Cologne nods, "If we attack Kasumi, You are right Great Granddaughter, We attack
Ranma. He always wins, And Satome Ranma will destroy the Amazons except for
you." Shampoo nods as if she is not surprised, "Ranma no need help if we hurt
Kasumi." It is said as a statement not a question. Cologne sighs, "+He will be a
Dragon Master+" Shampoo blinks, "That legend Great Grandmother!" Cologne looks
at Shampoo, "Only a Legend could kill Saffron. Remember the legend."

One will rise across the sea
In the land of Men
He will be fast as a snake
Strong as the Elephant
Honor will be his Way
Death will fear his Name
He will lay low the One who burns
He will kill the living god
The people of wings will face the world alone
He killed their god and lord
Then the Amazons must chose
To be friend or foe
By their choosing
Destiny will unfold
He who is bound twice
to Woman
Once in form
Once in Mind
The Immortal Beast
Returns
By his hand
We will live
or
die
Be wise Elders of the time
Do not let Pride
to
Allow our people
death
Beware Pride
When
You
Hear
The
DRAGON
ROAR
That which kept our life
can
be our death
Beware that the Dragon not turn his head
Upon our ancient home
For with the barest touch of his claw
He will lay low
Ancient Elder
One Daughter will live
For her
He makes his own
Not Wife but Tribe she will be
Chose the Path of Peace
Make Amazon that
Which is his soul
Let not
Her
Way of Silence
Allow you to see her weak
For under his touch
She will match the best
Under his touch
She will dance
The Warrior Way

Shampoo blinks and looks at Cologne. ";Great Grandmother think Legend is Ranma?"
Cologne nods. "Yes. I did not see it until the dream."; "He is Woman in Form
because of the Curse. He killed the god that Burns. In the dream as I knocked
Kasumi out, she screamed Ranma's name; It somehow knocked my dream self
out. When I woke he was there in one piece. Then I was at the village and
I knew three years had passed. Ranma let you and Moose stay. He protected you.
But when he came to settle the war. He fought and healed himself. Alone he
killed 500 warriors and elders. He had mastered Chi, Ki and the Neko-ken.
Then finally when I was the last. He struck me so fast I couldn't count
the strikes."
Shampoo blinks. "Ranma master Cat Fu? Cologne nods, "We need to make Kasumi
friend and sister Amazon. That is how our tribe will live. Go to bed Xain Pu. I
need to think and plan." Shampoo nods and leaves. "Good night Grandmother." Once
Shampoo is gone Cologne floats in the lotus position above her bed. Her mind
searching the time stream for the answer. She now knows that only friendship can
save her people from the horror to come.

Chapter End
Kinda twisted I know.. Comments suggestions?