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++++ = Flashback
-------- = Change in Time
***** = Another place
************ Endless Sorrow*************
Ranma was hurled through the portal as he stared in horror. Having to watch his mother being destroyed by the evil he could have handled quite easily. He doesn't understand why she did that, and he fears that he never will. He screamed in anguish as the portal shut before his eyes, getting one final glimpse at his mothers face before seeing nothing but space in every direction. He let his powers take over his body, as they arched from his body, tearing holes in time itself. With one final push of anger, the space around him folded and exploded, throwing him toward one of the tears.
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Vyse was helping unload the albatross underground when a large explosion rocked the island. He looked around him and saw some of the debris from the ceiling falling down and blanketing the underground base. He covered his mouth and motioned over to Aika to follow him as they ran toward the exit. Once outside they walked around the walkway and noticed a large group of people looking at the center of the island.
Vyse : Clear the way! We need to find out what's going on!
Pirate : Wait your turn Vyse! We're all interested!
Aika : MOVE IT!
She held up her green glowing boomerang and glared him, making the pirate flinch and step aside. Soon followed by the rest of the people blocking them from having a view. Vyse walked over to where a crater was and blinked a bit before taking a couple more steps forward.
Vyse : What the hell,.... were we bombed?
Aika : Impossible,... There would have been a bigger explosion.
Vyse pushed his way through the remaining crowd and gasped at shock as he stared down at Ranma's heavily breathing form, deeply embedded in a large crater.
Vyse : Is this some sort of fucking joke?!?
Aika : No way,.... This guy could NEVER survive a fall from......... wait a minute
She looked around and saw no ships in the air, and then blinked as a large blue and black rip in the sky faded to nothing.
Aika : Where hell did he fall from in the first place?!?!
Ranma groaned and shook his head lightly before painfully getting to his feet. He coughed a few times, blood tainted spit flying from his lips. He wiped his mouth on his shirt before looking around, his eyes still a little glazed.
Ranma : Where the fuck am I now?
Vyse (Taking a commanding voice) : You are on Pirate's Island.... Now care to explain how in the world you survived a fall long enough to create this crater?
Vyse motioned to the hole where Ranma was standing and he looked down before chuckling a bit.
Ranma : Fuck.... Why the hell did she do it..... Damnit!
Ranma growled a bit as energy swirled around his body, making the wind ripple across the surface. People were grabbing the support beams in order not to fall from the island. One kid wasn't lucky. The wind picked him up and threw him clear over the side, screaming for help.
Vyse : Shit! We have to help him quickly!
Ranma : Don't bother.
Vyse : Unlike some people here! We care for our families!
Ranma flinched for a second under Vyse's gaze, and then sighed before running and jumping over the side as well. Vyse gasped in shock as he did so, racing over to the edge and looking over.
Vyse : What the hell did that accomplish?!?!
Ranma pulled his arms to his side and ignited his aura, blasting down toward the screaming boy. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed a small ship that was racing toward them. Noting that it wouldn't make it, Ranma made no chances and grabbed the boy before turning around so his back was on bottom.
Ranma (screaming over the wind) : Close your eyes! This is going to be scary!
The boy nodded faintly and closed his eyes per Ranma's orders, not stopping his screams at all. Ranma smiled a bit and rested his hands against the boys back before summoning his Ki to his hands. His eyes pulsed with energy as he blasted the boy upward, and throwing himself downward even faster. The ship raced over toward the boy, not asking how, and grabbed him as he started to descend again. Vyse looked at shock as Ranma showed no fear in dying and continued falling into the clouds below.
Vyse : What the hell! Why the fuck did he do that?!?!
He looked around at the people who were watching with wide eyes, expecting an answer.
Vyse : Someone answer!!
Aika : We're as clueless as you are Vyse!
Suddenly the clouds shifted from a virgin white to a pitch black, as lightning screamed across the surface. Vyse looked down as he noticed the drastic change in atmosphere. He thought he was shocked before, his mouth practically hit the ground as Ranma's body erupted from the clouds in a corona of yellow energy. Ranma's hair changed before their very eyes, turning from a raven black into a bright and fierce gold. He flew up to the island before landing beside Vyse and releasing his hold on the energy, reverting into his original state.
Vyse : What the hell was that?!?
Ranma smirked a bit before lifting a finger.
Ranma : That...
Vyse & Aika (Nodding) : That....?
Ranma (grinning) : Is a secret!
Vyse and Aika blinked for a second, as well as half the crowd before a massive face fault and groans spilled from around him. He gave a sheepish smile before laughing nervously. Ranma jumped to the side, barely avoiding a slash from a sword. Ranma stopped his careless attitude and got into his martial arts stance. Ranma parted his legs and brought his right arm in front of him, the left one resting at shoulder level.
Dyne : Who are you, and how did you arrive here?
Ranma : You really want to know?
Dyne (Calmly) : Would I have asked otherwise?
Ranma : I don't know... would you?
Dyne (Sweat drop) : No.... now answer the questions.
Ranma : I am Ranma. I was sent here from another universe by my mother, Sailor Pluto, she is the guardian of the time gates. Before you ask, I don't know why. I am trying to figure it out myself.
Dyne : Well then,... your predicament isn't so bad.
Ranma (narrowing his eyes) : You have no idea about my life... this 'predicament' has been nothing but a pain in the ass for me.
Dyne (Gesturing to a house) : Come and tell me over a hot meal
Ranma gave a tight nod and followed Dyne as they walked into the house, shutting the door behind him. Dyne walked over to the table and had a seat, motioning for Ranma to sit across from him. Ranma took the seat, and leaned back casually.
Dyne : Well then... would you care to explain?
Ranma : Explain what... the fact that I've had to experience the love of my life die two times, right before my eyes. That my mother sent me to another universe, despite me being able to help in the battle. Or the fact that I killed a multitude of gods in my lifetime?
Dyne (Eyebrow twitching) : .... love of your life..... another universe.... gods?!?! You expect me to believe this bullshit!
Ranma gave an uncaring shrug and rested his head against his arms, giving a tired sigh.
Ranma : Quite honestly. I don't care if you believe me or not. I am stuck here until I find a way to return to where I first came from... Either you can help me, or I will be on my way.
Dyne : Well,... I don't know of anyways for you to hop universes.... But you won't get far without a ship.
Ranma : You didn't see what I did earlier did you?
Dyne : I did,... but you wouldn't stand a chance against any of the pirates ships.
Ranma laughed bitterly before standing up and walking to the door, looking over his shoulder for a brief second.
Ranma : What I showed today, doesn't scratch the surface of what I'm capable of.
Dyne blinked for a second as Ranma opened the door to walk out. Dyne brought his hand up and rested it, palm up.
Dyne : Let me see your power then. Pyri!
Ranma turned and received a pillar of fire, that slammed against his body and throwing him across into the house behind him. Dyne sighed and looked at the damage he had done in that one blast, having forgot to pull back the spell to stop it's full affect.
Dyne : Shit,... I might've killed him.
Dyne was about to walk out and check on Ranma when a yellow blast of energy rocketed through the door and slammed into him, launching him against the back of the house and clean through it. Ranma emerged from the hole in the house and calmly walked through the door.
Ranma : eh,.... you still alive?
Dyne (groaning) : Barely... shit, what magic spell was that?
Ranma : Magic? The blast you used, was magic? Wow that is so cool, I haven't seen an attack spell used since Dr. Diggers.
Dyne : If you don't know magic, then what the hell was that you used?..... and who is Dr. Diggers?
Ranma (Laughing nervously) : Eh... It's a long story. The blast I used was called a 'Ki Blast' It's basically one's life force. Also Dr. Diggers is the name of my wife's father.
Dyne looked at Ranma with a shocked look, there seemed to be more to this boy than he thought initially. Dyne stood up and groaned, gripping his chest in pain as Ranma helped him out the door to get some air.
Ranma : Heh..... sorry, I should have realized you couldn't handle that attack.
Dyne : It's okay,... at least I know you tried your hardest... sure it hurt, but damn.
Ranma : Hardest.... right,.... about that. That attack was actually my weakest.
Dyne looked at Ranma in shock once again. He shook it off and hobbled toward where Vyse and Aika were sitting, staring at the crater Ranma made when he landed. Ranma followed right behind him, and rested against a support beam as Dyne sat on the ground rubbing his chest gingerly.
Vyse : Dad! What happened?!?
Aika : Dyne, did that man do this to you?
Aika's grip on her boomerang tightened as Dyne nodded his head, she was about to throw it at Ranma when Dyne grabbed her hand.
Dyne : I started it,.. he finished it. There seemed to be a misunderstanding, but it's all settled now. Anyways,.... this young man is from another universe, and the reason he was so mad when we rushed to help, was that he watched his wife die twice already. Now his mother banished him to this universe.
Vyse : How can you believe a word he says, dad?!?
Aika : For once I agree with him Dyne. How do you know he isn't using that story just to get on our good side, then rob us when our backs are shown.
Dyne : For one. Look at his eyes, it shows multitudes of pain and suffering through his life. Second of all, look at the clothes.
Vyse took a moment and looked over Ranma, noticing the silken red shirt, and silk black pants before giving a small nod. Ranma blinked and looked at Vyse, finally noticing the difference in clothing. Vyse wore a blue vest with a red handkerchief around his neck, and had a goggle over his right eye. Aika was wearing a yellow dress and black spandex under it, giving off quite a show to those who looked.
Vyse : I guess,.... Although I still don't trust him.
Dyne : Well you better learn to trust him, your taking him with you when you go to shrine island today. I want to know just how combat capable this young man is. Also since it is just you two, I am a bit worried about the monsters you face. That place is rumored to be haunted you know.
Ranma : Hmmm... this place might tell me something about how to get home. Who knows, I might get lucky.
Ranma ended the sentence with a scoff before turning his head toward a small island that rested in the difference. Dyne noticed his gaze and smiled a bit before standing up and walking over next to him.
Dyne : That, my friend. Is Shrine Island. Last night a 'moon stone' crashed into it, and since it's supposedly haunted, no one will go after it.
Ranma looked at him and blinked for a second before cracking a smile.
Ranma : There's a slight aura about that island. Almost like a aura, but that can't be unless there's something alive. Since I'm also feeling it from this far away, it must be quite powerful.
Dyne : I wouldn't doubt it for a second.... By the way, they never got your name.
Ranma : Ah,... Guess that would help.
Ranma turned toward Aika and Vyse before giving a small bow respectfully.
Ranma : My name is Ranma, and I would be glad to help you in your journey.
Vyse gritted his teeth in anger and Aika looked at him with a curious look.
Vyse (thinking) : How the hell can dad do that to me.... We can't trust this man.
Vyse gave Aika a lopsided grin before turning around and walking down to the secret entrance.
Vyse (Thinking) : I will let him die on Shrine island. There's nothing he could do without a weapon.
Ranma followed Vyse and Aika down to the ship, all the while Ranma looking around the cave with a small smile.
Ranma : Hey,... I just thought of something
Aika : What is it Ranma?
Ranma : If you wanted to get rid of me, you could throw me off a ship... Since there doesn't seem to be any ground. But that isn't my question. My question is, what happened to the land under this place?
Vyse (sweat drop) : There is no land under this island. Long ago there were giants that attacked this planet. Giants with the powers of the seven moons.
Ranma looked up and blinked as he did, in fact, see seven moons. He gave a shrug as they boarded the ship, Ranma walking over to the corner and sitting against it. He drew in the magical essence around him and fueled it with Ki as he made a few hand gestures. Soon a picture of Britanny in her hybrid form appeared in mid air. She was wearing her traditional jean shorts, and a tight purple top that said 'Tuna' on it. He gave a sad smile as he thought of all the times he had commented on the shirt, and how it gave her an innocent look.
Vyse : Is that your wife?
Ranma quickly looked up and saw Vyse and Aika looking at the picture he conjured, and dismissed it in a burst of fire. He got up, and assumed a hard expression.
Ranma : Yeah,... that was her. The only thing I have left of her anyways.
Ranma turned his back to them and walked to the other side of the ship, sitting against the rail once again. Vyse and Aika looked at each other before looking back at Ranma, his sadness returned. Ranma turned and watched the sky as they took off the from the island, soaring toward the island which was told to be haunted.
Vyse : I'm beginning to believe him.... No one can ACT that sad without knowing it's true meaning.
Aika : I know what you mean... Maybe we should leave him with Fina.
Vyse : No, If I know the type that Ranma is... Then he would rather fight away his sadness. He seems like a capable fighter.
Poor Poor Vyse... He didn't know how right he was about Ranma.
Meanwhile on Pirate's Island. The Valuan armada consisting of three battle cruisers and the admiral ship were using their cannons as a method of war. The orders were issued, that if the men and Fina were to surrender then the women and children would be spared. So in response, Dyne ordered all men to the surface and were taken captive. True to their promise, the Valuan armada left the island bare of men, but in remotely one piece.
TO BE CONTINUED__________
How do you think Ranma will take the capture of his rescuers? How many will die at the hands of Vyse,.. Aika,... or Ranma. Will they get over their differences and cooperate, or will Vyse blame the attack on Ranma, throwing him into a spiral of depression?
Bet you don't know! :D