Disclaimer: Ranma isn't mine. I wish. (sighs)
Prologue
Renegades as was written on the side of the ship was sailing smoothly as the wind blew against its sails. The sky was blue and waves were calm. And elf was perched in the crow's nest, his piercing blue eyes not missing a single bird in the sky or fish in the sea. And blew at the helm a man with long black air and thick glasses stood behind the wheel. The rest of the Renegade crew were taking advantage of the weather by holding an important meeting in the Captain's Quarters.
"It's been said that he who searches for the Oracle Gem- the most famed and prized treasure of the ages- will perish below the seas. But he that finds the seven Lost Lords will too find the Oracle Gem. Up until now, these stories have never been assumed as more than that- stories. And even those who did want to seek out the Oracle Gem have never known where to begin their search. But on our last adventure, as you should recall, we discovered the scroll of Cortazon. And I quote, 'The seven lost Lords do exist. In one of my travels to the Rising Sea, (where I was researching the giant seahorses and their way of life..)' okay blah-dee-blah, 'I stumbled upon the first of the seven Lost Lords. The experience is undescribable. I simply know that there si hope of finding the Oracle gem. I myself would have taken the first step towards it. But being a mere scientist- that is all I can do. So I pass down my discovery to those that have the eyes to see, the ears to hear, the heart to believe and the courage to seek. I Fernandez Cortazon say to you adventurer, treasure seeker, friend, you WILL find the first of the seven Lost Lords on an island in the midst of the Rising Sea. But where you go from there only fate knows...' Fernandez Cortazon- the wandering scientist- in the year 512. And that's it on the Oracle Gem. The rest is blah about giant seahorses.... so what do you think?" the skinny man in glasses looked up from the scroll he was holding.
"Bah! Tofu, it's hogwash! There are too many loop holes in his story, and its just a legend besides." A strong muscular man wearing a yellow bandana, a loose white sailors shirt and yellow cut off pants grinned at his scrawny scholarly friend. It's not worth a wild goose chase, costing us lives and time."
A panda lying on the captin's bed grunted, holding up a sign, "I agree with Ryoga," before promptly returning to his nap.
"They're right. Besides its way too dangerous. Right Daisuke?"
"RIght Hiroshi." Two scrawny men dressed in blue spandex looked own at Tofu, from their positions on an excercise bar on the ceiling. They proceeded to do flips and spins as Tofu began to fumble with his scrolls and papers flustered.
"We-wel..Well..." pushing his glasses up as they immediately fogged as a young woman in an apron began to speak.
"I think that though there is a large chance that this is all just a legend, there is stil that slim chance that its not. And we ought to take that slim chance just because we pride ourselves as adventureres and treasure seekers. It is the Oracle Gem we're talking about.." Kasumi's voice began to trail off. "Oh my.. did I just say that?" Heads began to nod yes, as well as in agreement with that the potion maker had said. They were surprised and ashamed at themselves that Kasumi whom they considered the timidest and least adventurous of them all- had shown them up.
"Well," a pig-tailed boy seated in the Captain's chair speaking for the first time. He had been observing his fellow crew members for some time now and decided that it was finally time to speak. "Shinnosuke and mousse both agreed to abide by our decision, so for their sakes we must make the correct one. I personally agree with Kausmi. This IS the Oracle Gem we're talking about. Have you forgotten the legends? The stories? The Oracle Gem. Even if it is just a legend. It's worth the risk. Now is there still anyone opposed to going to the Rising Sea?" Ranma looked around at his crew sprawled in various positions in the room, and finallly at the panda still asleep on the bed. Just like Pop to sleep at a time like this and leave me in charge. "Alright then. Everyone prepare to stop at the next town for supplies and shore leave. Daisuke and Hiroshi, stop cheering about the girls you'll meet on shore and go relive shinnosuke and mousse of their watch. Inform them of our decision as well. Tofu, look into Cortazon's scrolls and plot our way to the Rising Sea. Get back to me when you're finished. Kasumi and Ryoga, kitchen duty. And Pop... yea." Ranma rolled his eyes at the snoring panda.
"Yes sir," everyone chorused before running off to do their appointed tasks. Everyone except for the panda that is, who was still sleeping soundly. Ranma closed hi eyes as a smile came across his features. His family, the Renegade crew. Make up of adventure seekers, treasure seekers and criminals avoiding the law. Life was good.