Disclaimer: Rumiko Takahashi owns all of Ranma and Co. This is just a story that I came up with.


Genma's New Power

LAST TIME:

Genma has finally completed his training in the Shadow Dragons training site and is on his way home to confront his problems.

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Cherishing the warmth of the sunlight, Genma slowly continued his journey back to the Tendo household. As he viewed the scenery on his walk, he concluded that the scenery had not changed one bit since last he walked down this path. He stopped and took a moment to really appreciate the view. It was grand. There were trees, colorful flowers and a bright blue sky with the warm glow of the sun casting down upon him. Genma used this moment to take a deep breath. The air was clean and fresh with a mild fragrance of flowers. Genma let all the air out of his lungs with a great "Ah". Genma took one last look at the scenery as he came to the bottom of the mountain, then he turned and walked away.

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Genma arrived at the Tendo household after about 30 minutes of solid walking. He stained at the door at a minute and began to think.' I wonder what's happened since I left. Hmmm... Maybe Dr. Tofu came up with the courage to ask Kasumi out...or Maybe Soun has come to control his emotional outbursts...or Maybe Ranma and Akane have finally admitted their love for each other and have decided to get married right away. Maybe they're organizing it right now! I wonder if it will be a western style wedding? Personally, I believe that...' Genma stopped for a minute and came back to his senses.
' Nah' he thought as he knocked on the door.

After a few seconds Nabiki opened the door. "Uncle Saotome!" she exclaimed in surprise. " Who did you expect? The tooth fairy?" Nabiki was not amused. " I'm sorry, but we haven't seen nor heard from you in months. My contacts couldn't even find you" Genma smiled at hearing this. " Well, I guess if you want to know where I went, you will have to supply some yen for the transaction of this information". Nabiki just rolled her eyes. Some things just never change. " Yeah sure, Mr. Saotome" she replied and walked back inside. Genma followed her in.

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The Tendo household was just like Genma remembered it. Same old kitchen, same old family room, same old kitchen, same old room, same old kitchen etc.... you get the point!
Genma make a quick dash for the kitchen. Once he was in the kitchen, he tore into the pantries and fridge and before few minutes all the food had disappeared. " That felt great. Who would have thought that so little junk food could make a man feel so complete". It was true. Having only drunk water and eaten rice for the past three months, he felt that his reunion with food was way over due. After acknowledging his work Genma began to take himself and his belongings to his room... that was until a rather tall man with long hair and a moustache put him in a bear hug. " SAOTOME-KUN YOU HAVE RETURNED" shouted an over bearing Soun Tendo. " Yes, I'm back Tendo. Now stop that yelling and get off me," replied a very impatient Genma. Soun quickly obliged and continued to talk, " Genma my friend you have returned. Finally we can play go and plot our families union" Soun then helped Genma up and carried his pack to the room that he and Ranma shared. On the way there Kasumi entered the home with the groceries. " Oh, Uncle Saotome you have returned. Welcome back" she said sweetly. " Thank you Kasumi. I look forward to your delicious meal tonight" replied Genma with only one thought going through his head ' Heh... Luck she went shopping'. Soun and Genma walked into his room and Soun placed down Genma's pack and Genma sat down on his futon. " Saotome-kun, I see that you are tired. Rest now and then when you awake, tell me of your travels" and with that Soun walked out and slowly slid the door shut. Genma took Soun's words to heart and laid down on his futon and within seconds was in a deep slumber.

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When Genma woke up, he truly realized that he had missed civilization. It was probably because it had been a while since he had slept on something so soft and comfortable. Genma lay in his bed for a few minutes more before he decided to go bathe. He went through the gi's that he had left behind and picked out a fresh white one. He then made his way to the bathroom. On his way he noticed the time. ' 7:15 pm!! I slept for over 5 hours' he though and walked into the bathroom.

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Once Genma stepped out, he felt like a new man. He had shaven and bathed to his hearts content. As he walked out he noticed that no one was in the house. After depositing his dirty clothes to the laundry, Genma walked to the dojo to see if anyone was in there. On his way he heard crashing sounds. With that Genma burst into the dojo to see The Tendo family on the side and Ranma in the middle of the dojo facing of against both Ryoga and Mousse. Genma walked up to Soun. Before he could ask his question Soun answered it,
" They both came here for their own purpose. Ryoga for some 'hell experience' and Mousse for the love of Shampoo". Genma stood calmly and watched his son work. ' Yes, I have taught my son well' thought Genma as he watched Ranma dodge all of Mousse's chains and then swing a right hook. Mousse stumbled back and then Ryoga took his turn. The young man stood right in front of Ranma and looked him dead in the eye and then took position. "SHI SHI HOKODAN". Ryoga fired his ki bolt at Ranma. Ranma took his position and fired his own ki bolt " MOKO TAKABISHA" and his attack collided with Ryoga's. This continued for some time until Mousse used his chains to trip Ranma of balance and Ryoga's attack actually hit Ranma, sending him crashing to the floor.
" RANMA" shouted Akane as she ran up to him. Ranma slowly got up to his feet. " I'm fine" he assured her and he very shakily walked back to the battle. Ryoga and Mousse, who was now on his feet, began to mock him. " So the Great Ranma wants more of a beating. I'll be happy to oblige," taunted Mousse. Ryoga nodded and cracked his knuckles. " I'll show you," replied Ranma as he went into stance. ' It's time I intervened' thought Genma as he took a step forward. " No, you won't. Ranma stand down. It's my turn" Genma said as he took another step forward. Ranma turned to his father and answered. " Pop, please! You wouldn't stand a chance". Genma frowned at this, " Silence boy, and watch your father work" Genma then turned to Mousse and Ryoga and continued. " So you come here and attack my son together. 2 on 1, oh that very honorable!" Genma stopped his sarcasm and the pointed at Mousse, " You blind boy, attack my son for the love of Shampoo, that Amazon ditz" Mousse cringed at Genma's words. Genma then pointed at Ryoga and continued, " You have your self to blame at your problems, but if you want someone to blame, I was with Ranma at the time of your misfortune and was partly responsible. Do you attack me? No, you attack Ranma, but never have you attacked me. What are you to weak to fight me or are you scared P-Chan". Ryoga began to snarl and Mousse took to his fighting stance. " How dare you assault my Shampoo" yelled Mousse as he leapt at Genma. Genma just smiled. Teaching these boys a lesson was going to be fun.


Authors notes:

Very sorry it took so long to update (computer problems) For the record lets make one thing straight. I do not have a problem with Ryoga, Mousse or Shampoo. I rather like them.

Any way, please read and review as I need some ideas on what to happen when Nodoka comes into the story next chapter!!!!!!!!!

Thanks


There will be more coming soon, in Genma's New Power!!!!!!!!!!