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***** = memory
------- = another location
+++++ = another location in the memory :D
************** Beginning of time ***************
A bright light filled the Tendo dojo, and in the chaos Ranma lost his hold on his Ki, shrinking him back into his ten year old body as a blue vortex appeared in the far end. Five figures stepped through and looked around, apparently appraising their surroundings. Genma and Soun looked at two of the people and then looked at Ranma in fear.
Ranma : What?
Geanma : Your not afraid of cats?
Soun : Quickly! Hide Ranma so he doesn't kill us all!
Ranma : You idiots. I haven't been afraid of cats for over three hundred years.
Genma : ...... oh
Ranma shook his head as he looked at the group of idiots. One of the figures that stepped out of the vortex, took a step forward, then another. Their looks still shrouded in the light of the vortex itself. The one who took a step forward, barreled at Ranma.
Brittany : Ran-Chan!
Ranma's eyes widened at the girl as he was knocked over, and gripped in a powerful hug. He started to chuckle and then looked at the other people, that were once shrouded in light.
Ranma : How did you guys find me?
Ranma was still hugging onto Brittany, but was slowly getting untangled. Once he was free from her grasp, he stood up and helped Brittany to her feet..
Gina : We looked for your unique power.
Ranma *chuckling* : Which one?
Brianna : Well, at first we looked for the dragons, but there was no residue in this area, so we almost left.
Gina : Right, then we checked for what, mother, calls your KI.
Brittany : YUP! We found you!
Ranma : Wow. That's almost unbelievable. Almost.
Julia : So Ranma, are you ready to return to your home?
Theo : Yes, we can have us back to our own dimension within the hour.
Ranma : As much as I would like that. I can't.
Brittany *almost crying* : W-why, Ran-Chan?
Ranma : Because, the moment my body slipped into this dimension, the other me was wiped out. If I don't take my own destiny from this timeline into my hands, millions of people could die.
Brittany : Why are you always the hero Ran-Chan? Why can't you enjoy life!
Ranma : Because if I could enjoy life. I would have been nothing more than a wanna be martial artist. There's nothing that is truly keeping me here. But I have learned a lot since I have arrived.
Julia : Like what?
Ranma : Well...... Like I have had around five other lifetimes, and each one have been more powerful than the last.
Theo : That would explain the almost impossible connection of the dragons and your powers.
Ranma nodded, as he looked to the ground, taking a seat by falling backwards.
Ranma : I am too powerful. I can't go back with you, because I fear losing control.
Ranma's eyes were covered by his bangs, and his mouth a tight line, not showing any emotions.
Ranma : That is why you should leave me here and go back home.
Ranma's voice shook with resignation, almost like he was giving up.
Ranma : That is why I fear for your safety.
His voice was choked.
Ranma : That is why you should forget I ever existed.
He was so close to a break down, the others could feel his depression and the amount of strength needed for him to say this. Brittany for her sake, was shaking her head, tears shining in her eyes.
Brittany : NO! If you aren't going back, neither am I!
Brittany turned around and ran from the room, at a speed only a were-cheetah could hope to achieve.
Ranma : Shit.
Gina : That is an understatement Ranma. You know Brittany, when she has her heart set on someone, no matter how bad or selfish they are. She will stick by them.
Ranma : I know. But that is why I don't want her here. This world is destined to be destroyed in a final battle between me and a god known as Saffron.
Julia : G-god? I am more powerful than you are!
Ranma shook his head sadly and looked up at Julia, his eyes hard and almost flickering crimson.
Ranma : I'm sorry to say this Julia. But you are no where near my level.
Julia growled and brought up her fist to strike Ranma. He calmly stood up, his eyes hidden once again. He looked up and they were glowing crimson. He narrowed them and let his hold on his power go, unleashing it on the world. A torrent of winds filled what remained of the dojo, causing everyone to gasp in surprise. Ranma's body strained and grew to new proportions as he grew taller, and his muscles more dense. His body taking on an almost animalistic trait as fur sprouted over his body. When Julia saw all of this, her eyes were gripped in horror.
Julia : S-Saiyan.
Ranma : Yes. I am a Saiyan. Well, partly.
Julia : W-why did it have to be a Saiyan.
Ranma : Huh?
Julia : Saiyan's destroyed my friends for sport!
Ranma : I'm sorry, but if it seems any better, I am nothing like the other Saiyan's.
Julia : That may be true Ranma, but I can't allow you and Brittany to be together.
Gina : MOM!
Brianna : MOTHER!
Theo : Julia.
Ranma started to laugh, a impossible sound coming from his throat. It seemed so full of hate, and yet a trace of thankfulness.
Ranma : Good. Then she can't stay here to see the fight. I don't want her dead. I don't want her to experience my death another time. I have been far to careless..... and I need you to take care of her.
Ranma's cheeks were red with embarrassment, which to Gina looked cute, but to Julia it seemed like he was holding a face of innocence.
Julia : What are you really, Ranma?
Ranma *shrugging* : I've been a royal knight, a martial artist, a flame master, a Super Saiyan, and now a God killer. What else is there. Too much chaos is in my life, for death to take me.
Just then the dojo's walls seemed to shake, as they fell to the ground, and the sailor senshi stood behind the dust.
Setsuna : Are you ok Ranma?
Ranma : Yes, mother.
Julia gawked at Ranma.
Julia : Your the daughter of the senshi of time?!?
Ranma : You already knew that.
Theo : Actually Ranma, Pluto never mentioned any ties between you two.
Ranma : Oh, well yeah. I am Pluto's son.
The sailor senshi seemed surprised at this sudden outburst and didn't know what to think about it. Pluto on the other hand was blushing like a school girl, and Hotaru was giggling.
Mercury : You knew.
It wasn't a question, more of an accusation.
Saturn : Of course. How could I not. He has Pluto's eyes.
All the inners immediately got close to Ranma and looked into his eyes. Ranma started to sweat and took a step back, only to be followed.
Mars : Wow, she's right.
Venus : Those are the most adorable eyes I have ever seen!
Jupiter : He looks just like my sempai.
Ranma *Sweat drop* : Your sempai had fur covering his body?
Jupiter blushed at the accusation and shook her head fiercely. The rest of the people laughed. Ranma looked over to the group of Nermians and blinked.
Ranma : Oh yeah, I forgot you people were here. Glad I didn't use mother's real name then.
Soun : So....... you aren't here to continue the dojo's legacy?
Ranma : What legacy?
Genma : Ranma, you must marry Akane to ensure the schools!
Ranma : I will do no such thing.
Just then Akane walked in, through the make shift door. She stood there and gawked at the destruction.
Genma : Why not boy!
Ranma : Because Akane is no martial artist, she has no love for the art, and only uses it to inflict pain on others. If anything, Akane is more suited to be a killer.
Akane growled as her red aura shimmered into view before coming up behind Ranma with her mallet, ready to reign down on Ranma's head.
Akane : Ranma NO BAKA!
Ranma : See what I mean.
Before she could bring it to hit him on the head, he stepped to the side, and snapped the flat of his palm against Akane's neck, knocking her unconscious.
Soun : WAHHHHH RANMA KILLED MY BABY!!!
Julia : Oh get with the times old man, he just knocked her unconscious.
The sailor scouts looked at Julia with a bit of mischief in their eyes.
Moon : Excuse me....
Julia : Uh, yeah?
Moon : How do you know Ranma?
Julia : That,... is a long story.
Ranma : Good, you tell them that tale, and I will go chase Brittany's tail.
Before Theo could even react Ranma was gone, leaving him to sputter like a fish out of water, making everyone conscious in the room laugh.
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Brittany sat on a rock over looking a pond in the middle of the park. She watched some boys and girls on the other side, skipping rocks in the water. She smiled a bit as she remembered the time Ranma and her had gone to the beach, while Gina helped out some friends in Shan gra la.
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Brittany ripped off her shirt and jumped into the water, only turning around once to make sure Ranma was right behind her. He was, and in fact, he was blushing. Brittany looked curiously at him.
Brittany : What's wrong Ranma? Not feeling well?
Ranma : umm... err,... well that is... I...
Brittany giggled at Ranma, and got out of the water, sauntering toward him. For Ranma it was too much, and he fainted.
Brittany : Dang Ran-Chan, what are we going to do with you.
For what seemed like hours, but was in all actuality only minutes, Ranma was unconscious. Brittany took his form into her hands and laid his head against her thighs, brushing her hand across his forehead. Ranma groaned once and turned over, making Brittany blush. Ranma woke up, and blinked.
Ranma : Huh?
Ranma looked up and saw Brittany above him, looking concerned.
Ranma : What happened?
Brittany : I don't know, I just came out of the water and you fainted.
Ranma : HEY! I don't faint!
Brittany began to giggle, and soon Ranma joined in the laughter. When he looked up, he wondered why Brittany was so close, then he felt her. It wasn't a confused touch, or even a innocent touch, it was a touch that showed Ranma that she cared for him. He sat up, and looked at her, his eyes adverted from her luscious body at the moment.
Ranma : I-I'm sorry Brit-Chan.
Brittany : huh? What for Ran-Chan?
Ranma : Well, err, I mean....... DAMN.
Brittany : gah?
Ranma chuckled a bit and looked at her, his eyes catching hers and she blushed slightly.
Ranma : That I can't be more to you. That the time will come when I have to sacrifice myself to save many. It's happened before, and I won't put it past Kami to make me do it again.
Brittany's eyes welled up with tears.
Brittany : Why are you telling me this?
Ranma : I just wanted you to know, no matter what happens, I do care for you. More than I can ever show.
Ranma got up, his eyes red from holding back tears, and ran from Brittany. Who sat there on the beach, crying for hours.
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Brittany pulled her knees to her chest and rested her head against them. She shivered slightly and wiped away unshed tears. Her eyes widened when she felt warmth surround her backside as Ranma took off his shirt and wrapped it over her shoulders.
Ranma : I thought you would be here.
Brittany : Go away Ranma.
Ranma reeled back as if struck. She hadn't used a suffix like she used to.
Ranma : I'm sorry Brittany. You know I can't.
Brittany : I know,.... but why did it have to be so soon? why couldn't it have waited?!?
Ranma : I don't know, and frankly I don't think I wanna know. Because if I did, then it would prove that I have to do it.
Brittany : True..... but still.
Ranma sighed and put his arm around Brittany and pulled her close. Brittany for her part blushed and leaned her head against his shoulder and closes her eyes.
Ranma : We should get back, your parents are worried about you.
Brittany : Let them wait. I'm comfortable right here.
Ranma chuckled to himself and looked up to the stars and silently made a wish. He smiled when he saw a shooting star pass overhead.
Ranma : Hey Brit-Chan, look a shooting star!
When he didn't get an answer he looked down and saw that Brittany was sound asleep, laying against him. He smiled at her, and picked her up carefully so he wouldn't wake her. He began walking home.
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Hours have passed and still no sign of Ranma or Brittany.
Julia : You don't think Ranma hurt her do you?
Pluto : Ranma would NEVER hit her!
Julia : I don't mean it like that. What you people don't realize is that Ranma has died three times. Brittany was forced to watch two of them. One of them he sacrificed himself to save her.
Pluto : That sounds like Kei.......
Julia : Kei?
Pluto : Yes. Ranma's other life he was my son, Kei Meioh. Prince of Pluto and leader of the royal knights.
Julia : Sounds like the Edge guard. Tell me, did he use weapons?
Pluto : Which, Ranma or Kei? Eh, doesn't matter, neither ever used a weapon. But at the same time they did.
Gina : That makes no sense!
Pluto : Listen.... Kei and Ranma are both WEAPONS. They are chaos incarnate and engulf everything that gets in their way. Kei had some power to his attacks. Ranma is power in itself.
Gina looked at Pluto and tried to suppress a shudder. Ranma chose this time to enter through the door, with Brittany in his arms, still covered by his shirt.
Julia : What happened?!?
Ranma : Just days of stress, finally relieved. We were at the park talking, when I went to point out a shooting star to her, and she was sound asleep laying against me.
Julia seemed visibly relieved, as did the rest. Ranma sighed and handed Julia her daughter.
Ranma : Take her,..... please take care of her.
Julia : You don't want her here?
Ranma : I do,... in the worst way I do. But I can't have her in the way. The god I am to face shows no mercy to men, women and children alike. He would take her knowing she is important to me and kill her in an instant.
Julia : Then before we go...... promise me that you will return.
Ranma shook his head and sighed once again.
Ranma : I can't promise that. I mean, I'm going to fight a GOD for Christ sake.
Ranma took a envelope out of his pocket and looked at it for a second. He looked at Brittany's still form and put it in the shirt pocket that was over Brittany's chest.
Julia : What was that?
Ranma : Please, just make sure she opens it the moment she regains consciousness.
Julia nodded dumbly and Theodore opened a portal leading back to the dimension they came from. Ranma looked around and blushed slightly, before leaning down and kissing her forehead. He turned around and ran from the dojo, his eyes threatening to break like a dam.
Gina : What was that about?
Pluto : My assumption is that if he saw her leave, then he would go after her. He knows the dilemma that is taking place. His honor demands that he rescues the millions of people, even at the cost of his love life.
Hotaru's eyes were watering as well.
Saturn *thinking* : So that is what Ranma meant. She already has his heart.
Julia : Very well then, I guess we should be off. Please look after Ranma.
Pluto : You have my word.
Julia nodded slightly, satisfied by her answer and turned to Theo. With a wave of his hand a portal opened and the group hesitantly stepped through. Vanishing from that dimension.
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Ranma ran. He didn't know where. He didn't know how long. All he knew is that he had to keep going to refrain himself from going back. Ranma's face contorted into a grimace.
Ranma *thinking* : Why can't my life be easy, why does it have to be so damn chaotic.
With a flash of light, Ranma was no longer on earth.
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Pluto's head snapped up toward the sky as she probed for Ranma. It wasn't possible, was it?
Pluto : What happened to him?
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Ranma walked toward a gate, it was a pearl white gate and had a line beside it, waiting to get in.
Servant : Are you Saotome Ranma?
Ranma just nodded dumbly, the servant grinned and took him by the arm, leading him toward the gate.
Servant : The savior is here!
The gate swung open fast, and he was surrounded by people of all types of races and species.
Ranma : uhhh,. huh?
The servant said nothing and continued to lead him toward a large room. He pushed him through the door and immediately shut it.
Kami : Welcome Saotome-san
Ranma : Uhhh,. who are you?
Kami chuckled at that.
Kami : I am god. Or rather, a god.
Ranma blinked and then went wide eyed at the being in front of him, he scrambled about before bowing. Kami bellowed out a laugh.
Kami : If anything Saotome-san, I should be bowing to you. You have saved multiple dimensions and multiple universes with your honor and courage. For that, I have decided to reward you.
Ranma : uhhh.......
Kami : What is it you wish for?
Ranma : I,.. I really have no wish Kami-sama.
Kami looked surprised at that.
Kami : Are you sure? How about being raised to godhood. We need a good god of chaos these days.
Ranma shook his head.
Ranma : I would never willingly bestow THAT upon anyone. It's destroyed my lives.
Kami nodded and looked down at him.
Kami : This is quite the dilemma then. I wish to give you a reward for your efforts, but if there is nothing. Then what can I give you.
Ranma shrugged as he became more comfortable around Kami.
Kami : I know, how about one of my daughters?
Ranma : Uh-uh! I've had too much women trouble.
Kami laughed and nodded as if he understood.
Kami : I know that feeling well. Before I became this generations god, I too had a harem.
Ranma : It's not my fault.
Kami : As I said, I had a Harem, I never said I wished for it.
Ranma smiled as he finally met someone who understood him.
Kami : Well dang. What can I give you.
Ranma : Well, since I have to fight a god soon, or later, I'm not sure. How about giving me some time to think of it.
Kami : Of course young one. Just think of the wish and say those magic wish words, and it will be granted.
Ranma nodded as he disappeared in the same light that retrieved him.
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He blinked as he found himself in the bathroom of his new home, unfortunately Setsuna was in the bath at the time.
Ranma : Uhhh,...... I'm home.
Setsuna stood up and walked over to Ranma, pushing him out of the bathroom gently. Once he was out and she shut the door behind him. She blushed, and hard. Ranma chuckled to himself and went to his bedroom, going to sleep after the long night.
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TO BE CONTINUED...............
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