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++++ = Flashback
-------- = Change in Time
***** = Another place
************ Endless Sorrow*************
Vyse and Aika jumped from the side of the ship as they landed on the side of Shrine Island. Ranma stood on the ship and overlooked the place, as he felt an ominous shiver when he jumped to the ground.
Ranma : I don't like this place.... not one bit.
Vyse : What's the matter Ranma? Afraid of some little ghosts.
Ranma (Narrowing eyes) : Listen up VYSE,... I know more about ghosts and demons in my pinky than you will EVER know.
Aika : Come on guys, let's not get in a pissing contest!
Ranma chuckled a bit as Vyse just looked at Aika in confusion. She blushed once she realized what she said.
Ranma : Seems like Aika's parents were sailor's alright.
Aika sighed and walked toward the shrine, looking at the water on the side of the bridge. Ranma looked at her back in confusion as Vyse slapped him upside the head and leaned toward him.
Vyse (Whispering) : Her parents died some years ago, my parents have been taking care of her.
Ranma : Shit.... I didn't mean to drag that up... Think I should go apologize?
Vyse glared at Ranma as he held his hands up defensively. He was about to run over and talk to Aika, when he got three steps and fell to his knees, gripping his head in agony. Ranma screamed out as he lost his hold on hi Ki, the very thing that kept him from burning out. Ranma's aura burst from around him as the water rippled, before pushing downward in attempt to dam his power.
Aika : Ranma! Are you okay!?!
Aika was about to run forward when he screamed in pain yet again, the aura pushing further out and growing.
Ranma : Stay away! God Damnit! LEAVE ME ALONE!
Ranma's eyes flashed silver as his power tried to rip his soul from his body, after it faded back into his body, he collapsed against the bridge. Aika ran over to him and shook him gently trying to rouse him. Vyse just stared at him in shock, never had he felt so much power being released.
Aika : Ranma! RANMA! Wake up!
Ranma's eyes cracked open a bit and Aika gasped. Ranma blinked for a second before getting to his feet, feeling tired all of a sudden. Aika took a step away from him and blinked in confusion.
Ranma : What's wrong Aika?
Aika : Ranma... your eyes.. they're glowing.
Ranma turned toward the water and looked at his reflection, and true to Aika's words, they were glowing a bright black and silver. Ranma gave a confused sound before shrugging it off.
Ranma : I just pulled in my Ki,... so I just more than likely overloaded my body. I hope I won't need to go super anytime soon.
Aika : .......... huh?
Vyse : Super?
Ranma : Ah... You remember earlier when I had glowing gold hair and shit?
Aika : That's not something we forget easily.
Ranma (sheepish) : Ah... I guess not huh? Anyways, that is what was called 'Super Saiya-jin' level one.
Aika : Level.....
Vyse : One..?
Ranma : Yes, there are actually four levels to the Super Saiya-jin powers. I have achieved all four of them myself. Each form is more powerful than the last, and can house even more magical essences as I found out recently.
Vyse and Aika looked at each other in surprise before staring at Ranma. He gave a bark of laughter before walking toward the shrine, only turning around to call them forward.
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Julia Diggers was routing through the remaining debris of the mansion, trying to find something that will lead her to Ranma. She looked over to where Britanny was being cheered up by Brianna and Gina and sighed before pulling up a large piece of concrete and gasping at what she found. Gina heard her and smiled at Britanny before excusing herself to where Julia was at.
Gina : What is it mom?
Julia : Don't let Britanny look over here please........ make sure she stays there.
Gina blinked at her weird behavior before looking at where Julia was staring and gasping herself.
Gina (Teary eyed) : Is that.....?
Julia : a pool of blood where Ranma's room should be... We can't jump to conclusions about it just yet, there's no body.
Gina glanced at Britanny, who was giggling at Brianna's foolery . She gave a sigh and dried tears that were rolling down her eyes and turned back toward Julia.
Julia : Don't tell her.... He could have been teleported yet again. We don't know for a fact yet.
Gina nodded and put on a false smile, one that fooled most people, and walked back over to Britanny.
Britanny : What was that about Gina?
Gina : Nothing much, she thought she saw some of my inventions
Britanny (Cringing) : I'm sorry to hear that.
Gina (softly) : Me too.....
Britanny looked at her sister, who gave her a sad smile. Britanny hugged onto her tightly, feeling bad for her.
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Deep inside a mountain in a realm once called Jade, now called the forgotten land. There was a meeting amongst the more powerful of mages as they determined a power that seemed unreal. Theo looked at all the members and sighed.
Theo (Thinking) : Only four of us remain. Me, Vicks, Bardock, and Shingo.... Will that be enough to stop this person?
Vicks : Okay, we're calling this meeting to order. There is a person that is new on this planet... His power is to be feared. He has already taken out forty of the most powerful mages that belonged to this forgotten conclave. Is there any chance to save earth, Bardok?
Bardock : There is none.... My son, who doesn't even know I exist on this world, is not even a quarter of this mans power. That is also with the aid of his 'super' form.
Shingo : That's impossible! Goku and his friends have been the protectors of this planet for an extreme amount of time!
Theo : I am forced to agree with Bardock on this one. The only person who would have been able to even match this mans power, has seemingly vanished from this reality. I don't know the reasons, but I know his very being can't even be scryed.
Bardock : Who is this person you are talking about? Is he a god?
Theo : No, but he has enough chaotic energies to rival a lesser god. Probably even has the energy to destroy this planet if he wished.
Shingo, Bardock and Vicks looked incredulously at Theo as he explained who this person was, and their mouth's were agape when he finished.
Vicks : So you are telling us, this, Ranma Saotome, has the power to rival god?
Theo : In a fashion, I just saw the surface of his powers, so I can't judge right off the back.
Bardock : So you're trying to tell us, that this... Ranma... could defeat the prophesized evil that is to destroy the world?
Theo : I think...... but it's the best thing we have at the moment.
The others were about to nod their acceptance of the idea, when the ceiling caved down around them and a man glowing with a blackish aura descended. He smirked as all the aura mages seemed to prime their spells, as if to hurt him.
Drakan : Keep calm, this is just a social visit.... I'm waiting for this world's most powerful fighter to appear. If he doesn't, then say goodbye to this planet.
Giving a slight laugh he touched down on the ground and sat in a seat across from Theo, staring at him.
Theo : What is your purpose in doing this?
Drakan : Think of this....... As a way of testing this world's power.
Theo : You don't need to destroy it in order to test it!
Drakan : Says you, but my world is the most powerful. If there is something even more so, then it must be destroyed. I will not hesitate for a second to destroy this place. So I suggest you bring out your more powerful fighters in a hurry. I am not patient.
Then Drakan blurred and was no longer in the room, leaving the aura mages to themselves in the light bathed cavern.
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Ranma, Aika and Vyse were walking out of the temple with the moon stone in hand. The stone was at least the size of a child, and was heavier than it looks.
Aika : Damn! This stupid thing is heavy!
Vyse : Heh, Aika. What's the matter, getting weak?
Aika shot a death glare at Vyse before looking at Ranma, waiting for him to put his two cents in. She looked at him, as his eyes seemed to be void of all emotions and energy.
Aika : Hey, Ranma, Are you okay?
Ranma : AH, yeah. I'm fine! Just thinking of ..... something.
Ranma gave Aika a small smile before turning back toward the ship, his eyes becoming distant again. Aika turns toward Vyse, who was just grinning like a school boy.
Aika : Hey Vyse.... I think we should help Ranma find a way home.
Vyse : Wha... what brought this up all the sudden?
Aika pointed at Ranma and Vyse nearly tripped at how surprising it was, to see Ranma this way. Sure they had just met him, but once he proved himself in battle, they became close friends.
Vyse : Okay.... when we get back to pirate Island, we'll talk to my dad about this.
Aika gave Vyse a smile, making him blush a bit. He coughed into his hand as they hoisted the stone onto the ship, and set sail back to pirate island. Once it was in view, they were shocked at what they saw. Pirate Island was on fire, and Valuan battleships were seen in the distance. They docked the small ship on the highest port. Aika and Vyse get on the ladder, slowly making their way down. Ranma for his part was worried about the people there, and jumped over the edge. Arching his body slightly he sped toward the ground, and did a flip landing on it with his feet. Aika and Vyse for their part were shocked when they saw him, and hurried down on the ladder.
Ranma : What happened here!
Lady : The Valuan army came when you were gone, and they took all the men! Not to mention they took Fina!
girl : DADDY!!!
Ranma : Those....... BASTARDS!
Ranma squeezed his fist tightly as he thought of the people who were housing him until he found a new place to live. Ranma's eyes flashed dangerously as he ascended to the first level, his eyes turning emerald and his hair flashing gold.
Ranma : You guys stay here, I'm going to get them back.
Vyse : Ranma! You can't do it alone!
Ranma : I have to. What I am going to do, is extremely dangerous, and you have to stay here to watch the others.
Vyse was about to disagree with him again as Ranma faded from view, appearing behind him and Aika. He pressed their pressure points, making them slouch forward.
Lady : W... What did you do?
Ranma : I just hit their sleeping pressure points. I have to do this alone, because if they come. I won't be able to use my attacks.
The lady was about to say something again when Ranma gave a sad smile and levitated in mid air. He then was covered in a golden aura and blasted toward Valua. The lady stood where she was, and watched Ranma get smaller and smaller in the thick fog of the skies.
Lady : Good luck to you... Ranma.
Ranma's surroundings were a total blur as his body phased through existence, as he headed toward Valua. He stopped in front of a fortress type gate and looked on with interest as a armored boat came toward him.
voice : What are your intentions here?
Ranma (Smirking) : I'm here to get back the people you stole from their home, and Fina!
Voice : Then you are not allowed entry! DIE!
Ranma (Calmly) : I wasn't ASKING for entry. I am going in there whether you like it or not!
The ship blasted it's Canon's at Ranma, and he just calmly knocked away the lead balls.
Ranma : Is that all?
Voice : Wha... what are you!
Ranma sneered and flashed forward, his hand glowing as he slashed across the ship. He dashed forward toward the gate as the ship in the background blew up. Ranma surged with energy as he dashed between ships, destroying their hulls.
Voice : Shut the gates! We can't allow this person entry!
Ranma smirked when heard it, and watched as the gates shut. He laughed out loud and brought his hand above his head, palm flat. He laughed even harder as energy coursed along it and gathered above his palm.
Ranma : Last warning. Open the gates!
Suddenly the gates to Valua opened and turned, revealing an arsenal of canons and guns alike.
Ranma : Shit.........
TO BE CONTINUED_________________
Sorry this is short, but I'm having problems with what to write. So as opposed to what I said before. I will be taking a small break from Endless sorrow to think up some ideas. I already have chapter 14 or 15 done. The ending. In the meantime, expect to see some more of the other stories.