The Silence Guardian's Rebirth
A Ranma 1/2 and Sailormoon Crossover
By Tenachi
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Disclaimer:
Ranma 1/2 belongs to Rumiko Takahashi and a bunch of other people who has their hands on the stock.
Sailormoon belongs to somebody that's not me.
Some things will be a little off, but trust me, everything should be logical...I hope. If not, take lessons from Kuno on how to be delusional and bend this fic to your own demented world. (Not like that's a bad thing, I've done it myself. ^_^)
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Chapter one: Another fiance and memories returned
"Oneechan? Where's Ranma?" Akane asked as she walked into the dining room. The cute-looking girl was wearing a yellow gi and was looking particularly angry at the moment. She had gone out to the dojo where he slept to give him his proper punishment for insulting her cooking yesterday, and there wasn't anyone there for her to throw a bucket of water at.
Kasumi had just finished setting the table for breakfast. "He's out for the day, Akane-chan. He won't be back until the afternoon, I think." She answered cheerfully.
Akane growled. "That jerk! I bet he's already out there hanging onto his other fiancées!"
Kasumi's smile faltered a bit before returning to its usual state. "I'm sure he's not doing that. He must be out looking for something." Why am I starting to feel so protective of him? I wasn't this much so before.
"Yeah! Looking where he could hide out with those two bimbos of his! I can't believe I'm engaged to a jerk like him!" Akane continued on her ramblings about the pigtailed youth, most not so good.
"Geez, Akane. One would think you were possessive of him." Nabiki said as she walked in to the room. This being summer, she still had on her tank top and really short shorts. Also, Akane's began to gesticulate wildly, as to show what she would do when Ranma gets home. "I wonder how he got this past me." She began to tap her chin thoughtfully. "It makes me think that he planned all of this." Somehow, Akane got more violent.
"When I see him, or Ukyo, or that Chinese floozy, I'll...." Well speak of the devil. The side wall crashed in, revealing the aforementioned Chinese 'floozy'. The purple haired girl was wearing one of her usual skimpy dresses with a container full of hot ramen in one hand, and a bonbori in the other.
"Where Ranma go? He not there when Shampoo went to give him breakfast. Did Violent Girl chase him off again?" She spoke cheerfully.
"Why you! Where do you come in to ask where Ranma is?! I should be asking you the...." Once again, 'Violent Girl' was interrupted.
"Hey, is Ranchan here? I brought him a new okonomiyaki batch to try." The chestnut haired okonomiyaki chef walked into view through the newly created doorway. She was dressed in her usual okonomiyaki vendor outfit with her bandoleer filled with mini spatulas and the huge one on the back. She too, had a container, though wider, filled with food, okonomiyaki in fact.
"Aiyah, why Spatula Girl here? Airen only eat Shampoo ramen!" Shampoo cast an angry glance at the other chef.
"Nuh uh, sug'. My Ranchan loves my okonomiyaki, even if he's not engaged to me anymore! He's not going to eat your drugged up bowl of soup so that you can drag my best friend back to China!"
"Is not drugged!"
"OHOHOHOHOHOHO!" Great, Kodachi joined in the mix. As did Akane when they said something about her food being toxic enough to burn through steel.
The adults that just came down, took one look and shrugged as they began eating. Nabiki too ignored them, having literally tons of practice at this. And Kasumi's eyebrow twitched at every statement they said about their food being the best. And she didn't know why herself.
~*~
Ranma staggered back from the combined force from the two glomps. This is way stronger than any of Shampoo's! Waitasecond, why are they glomping me? His mind switched to emergency mode.
EMERGENCY MODE ACTIVATED:
SITUATION: AMAZON TYPE GLOMP
OPPONENT: TWO UNKNOWN GIRLS/WOMEN
REASON: UNKNOWN
WITNESS/ES: STRANGERS
AKANE: NO
SUGGESTION?: (Y/N)
_ (Y) _
ACTION: FAINT....IMMEDIATELY!!!
And Ranma did promptly that.
~*~
"Is he going to be alright?" Hotaru asked worriedly. He had fainted just over a half hour ago in her and Setsuna's arms, much to their embarrassment, _a lot_ of embarrassment. They had been talking about what they should do with him for a while. They decided to not reveal their identities until they were sure that he was really who they thought he was, _and_ that they (hint, Hotaru and Setsuna) should control themselves. She and Setsuna reluctantly agreed despite that they could feel it in themselves that it was him. Right now, Ami was monitoring him to see if anything was wrong.
Ami sighed. She had been asking that question for the past half hour. Though she was incredibly patient, she still had her limits, how about answering a question that was asked at least five times a minute? "Yes, Hotaru-chan. He's fine. All we have to do is wait until he wakes up. He only fainted from shock." Shock from what? Having two incredibly beautiful women draped all over him, or by the force involved that was hard enough to crush rocks? She needed an aspirin. He said his name was Ranma Saotome. She knew she heard this name somewhere before. But most importantly on her mind, how did he do what he did?! Maybe a bottle of aspirins could work. Even her computer cannot scan him without encountering an error whenever she went outside of checking his health. This was annoying her to no end. The Mercury Computer should be the best of the best and it was not getting any answers. A trip to the drug store is in place soon.
The others were having the time of their lives. For the first time for everyone, they finally had something on Setsuna! The unemotional senshi, the calm senshi, and a whole bunch of other titles, lost all control over a boy! Well, a cute guy actually, but that's besides the point. Setsuna even has the decency to blush! Under normal circumstances, this would've caused them to panic and scream 'It's the end of the world!', but now, it was too funny to even consider. Usagi spoke up again, saying the same thing everyone had in their minds for the last half hour. "Soo, Setsuna, what was it like to hang all over a body like that? All those muscles, that cute little face and he probably has a really big...."
"Excuse me, Princess, I...um...have other matters to attend. I'll speak with all of you later." Setsuna interrupted quite on time and quickly teleported away, really, really quickly with a heavy blush decorating her face.
"Oh darn. I guess we won't be able to tease her until next time." Usagi and the others, besides Hotaru, who was really blushing, sighed. Usagi continued. "Soo, Hotaru-chan...."
"Don't you even go there!" Hotaru yelled out. Her blush was threatening to swallow her whole.
A little off to the side. "That guy's a hunk!" Minako whispered to Makoto.
"Yeah! I can't believe Setsuna could get someone like that!" She whispered back.
"Wait, do you think it's actually him?"
"Dunno, but they said that until we're sure, we should act like he was just another boy."
"Yeah, which means...."
"MAKOTO AND MINAKO'S OPERATION: HUNK CATCHER!" Everyone sweatdropped at the very, very embarrassing sight of the two, who were out of it. A groan caught their attention though.
~*~
Oh jeezes. Less than an hour here and I probably got two more fiancées, wait, make that two fiancées and two more admirers. Wonder what he traded me for them. They do look kind of nice though. I wonder where have I seen Setsuna, I think, before? Ranma had been awake the entire time, he only pretended to be still unconscious, which he had plenty of practice with. He heard just about everything they said. Senshi? Man, I've really gotten into a mess now. What did I do to get involved with them? He saw them on the news a couple of times. Apparently, they were some super heroines that fight against demons and such. Although he couldn't see how, what with them wearing those ridiculous costumes.
Well, it can't be too bad, the youngest one kept calling him 'oniisan', which while annoying, he found that he had no problems with her calling him that. The senshi wanted to keep him out of the dark of who they were until they knew who he was. What's this about me having a past life? Deciding that he should just play along until he knew what was going on he got up, even though not satisfied with the very little answers he got.
"What happened?" He asked to no one in particular.
"Nothing really, you just collapsed and we brought you in here." Ami answered.
"What happened to those two demons?" Ranma asked with a curious expression on his face.
"Well...the senshi took care of it. They're gone now though." Ami answered again.
"Oh, alright. The senshi, huh? So who's who here?"
"I can answer that!" Usagi chirped in. "I'm Usagi. That's Ami, Minako, Rei, Makoto, Hotaru, Haruka, and Michiru." She said while pointing at the respective person. "Say, how did you do all of that out there?"
"Wha'? Oh you mean the fighting. I am the best martial artist in the world after all!" He gained Makoto and Haruka's interest now.
"Yes, but how did you do all of that?" Ami asked.
"Oh, that was nuthin. Just ki manipulation and all that." He has gotten Rei's interest.
"No one could have that much ki! It's not possible!" Rei had been a shrine maiden for a long time and she used ki to look into the Sacred Fire. And even then she used only a fraction of what he did today. Wait, what if he's a youma who stole all of that life energy? Her eyes narrowed, as did some others.
Ranma raised an eyebrow. Jeez, these girls aren't really keeping their secret identities that secret. Probably think I'm a demon too. He sighed, and they tensed. "Well, tell you guys what. I'm not demon, youma, energy stealing monster, spirit...." He continued for several minutes listing off the names of anything 'evil' that he knew of, which was for him, plenty. "Oh, and did I tell you guys I'm from Nerima?" The girls had a shocked look on their faces.
"Ne...rima?" Makoto said shakily. "Not even I go near there."
"I have a cousin there. He said it was all freaky and stuff. Something about super human martial artists that fight every minute of the day. He still has nightmares about the principal there." Minako pointed out.
"Yeah, the guy's a creep. Anyway, I'm here for a room?" After a short facefaulting from everyone present, they ignored the oblivious look on his face for changing the subject and let Rei deal with him, or rather, Rei, Minako, Makoto, and Hotaru. If he wasn't going to talk about anything considered senshi-related, they weren't either.
~*~
Ranma roof hopped a fast as he could away from the temple. He got the room, but he couldn't stay there for a minute longer if the brown haired girl and the blonde don't stop touching him at various body parts. Hotaru kept acting very sweet to him, something he didn't mind, but the nagging thought of what lies ahead at home kept him from enjoying it. She somehow persuaded him to spend some time with her tomorrow. But he also kept wondering about Setsuna. He had some questions to ask her, but was disappointed when he found out that she left just before he woke up.
He would be reaching home just in time for lunch, and no doubt everyone's gonna have their attention on him. He sped on, not realizing how much faster he was going than he usually does.
He reached the back of the Tendo home and walked into the kitchen. He extended his aura again as he had at the temple and found that the fathers were playing shogi on the front porch, and Kasumi was right in front of him, who didn't seem to notice him yet. Nobody else was home at the moment.
~*~
What is wrong with me? I never felt this way before. I know I like Ranma-kun, but not too much. Or is it? Another voice popped up. What? No, he is Akane's fiance. Well, the Tendo-Saotome pledge agreed on the two families, not a specific person.... The other voice trailed off. Kasumi shook her head. I'm talking to myself, how silly of me. Kasumi paused in her cooking. She was only halfway there and everyone would be here soon. Auntie Nodoka was out for a walk. Father and Uncle were out front. Akane is out playing with her friends, and Nabiki said she'll be back for lunch. When is Ranma-kun coming back? She was so deep in her thoughts that she didn't notice the greeting from right next to her at first.
"Tadaima, Kasumi-chan! Need any help?" Ranma smiled at her.
She felt her heart racing. Was it from the surprise? Or was it because of his smile? She pushed those thoughts away as she gave him one of her own smiles. "That's alright, Ranma-kun, I can manage." Please help, please help. Wait, why am I pleading? Because you want him to be close. The other voice answered again.
"But with me, you can manage easier. I'll work with the vegetables." He took a knife from the rack and washed it before gathering the vegetables the were already laid out for the meal.
Yes! "Thank you, Ranma-kun! So how was your day?" She continued in her work, but was always distracted by Ranma when he began bringing martial arts into play. Those displays were always so interesting.
"It went okay, I guess." Well, it's not exactly a lie. Compared to a regular day here, Juuban was relatively boring. "I got the place and Rei said that I can move in anytime."
Her eyes narrowed very slightly. "And who's Rei? Is she one of your friends?" She asked cheerfully.
Ranma was totally oblivious to her aura tone, which suggested something different than what she just said. "Rei's Hino-san's granddaughter. She's the shrine maiden. I also met some of her friends there too. They're all really nice." He deftly tossed the vegetables into a pot.
"That's nice Ranma." She tasted the soup and added some more flavoring to it. "Was there anything interesting?" She asked curiously.
"Well, two demons somehow got out there."
"Oh my! Was anyone hurt?"
"Nah, I got them before the Sailor Senshi showed up."
Sailor Senshi, the name stuck with her, lingering for a moment before she replied. "You didn't do anything funny with them did you?" She teased as she pointed a ladle at him. Where did that come from?!
The same thought went by Ranma as he jumped back and knocked over a glass of water on himself. "Kasumi?"
She saw the look on his face and laughed lightly. "Oh, I'm sorry, Ranma-kun. I was just teasing. I didn't know what came over me." She helped him up. "You did do nothing with them, right?" She asked with a smile.
"Y-yeah. They were gone by the time everything was over. Umm...soup's done." She walked over and took over Kasumi's pot. There was something different about Kasumi. It wasn't bad, but it was just unexpected. She looked over to her and saw Kasumi smiling at her while she finished on the other portions of lunch. That smile lit her face up also. There was definitely something different. But whatever it was, it was something that Ranma could easily like.
~*~
"Who's in the kitchen with Kasumi?" Akane asked. The two sisters had just gotten home.
"Probably just Auntie." Nabiki replied. Two really girlish laughs came from the kitchen. "Or maybe not." Just when the two Tendo sisters were about to get up, Kasumi walked in with Onna Ranma with an apron in tow. Kasumi only had two dishes in her hands, while Ranma had dishes, bowls and utensils somehow balanced all over her body.
"Hey, what's up." Ranma just said cheerfully. Kasumi had finished putting down her share of dishes and tried to get some off of Ranma.
"Where...have...you...been?!" Akane was already glowing and the temperature dropped a couple of degrees.
Ranma cocked her head to the side. "In the kitchen? I was helping Kasumi with lunch."
"Where were you in the morning?!" She practically screamed.
"Why would you wanna know you kawaiikune tomboy." She retorted calmly. Frankly, these one sided accusations had started to get boring a really long time ago.
"RANMA!!!" Akane had her mallet out, and ready to deck her.
*Swish*
Everyone stared in shock. The adults were also here by now too. How did Ranma avoid Mallet-sama, with stuff on her own body no less?
"Hey! I have food on me!" Ranma retorted. She put the food down while everyone save Kasumi and Nodoka were still out of it. She wiped her hands with the apron. "Just let me go change before I eat." She tried to walk out until Akane snapped and was on her again.
"RANMA NO BAKA!"
*Crack*
The mallet stayed on Onna Ranma's head for about a second before splintering. Everyone just gasped and there was one 'Oh my!'.
Onna Ranma put a hand through her hair and sighed. "It's gonna be a pain to get all of these splinters out." She managed to get some of the larger pieces out before starting again towards the bathroom again.
"Son, where were you this morning?" Ack, mom.
"Ano...." She rubbed the back of her head. Oh well, might as well tell them now, she can't keep it away from Nabiki any longer than it is. "I was just out lookin' for a place to live while I went to T.U." The reactions varied.
Nabiki, THAT, I did not see coming. Ranma planning ahead?
Kasumi, is this a wise idea to tell them now?
Akane, _liar_. You were cavorting with your other fiancées.
Nodoka, my son's so manly to live on his own! Wait, what about Akane?
Soun, wahh, he's leaving us forever!
Genma, ungrateful boy! After all this time, he's just gonna run away! What about my retirement?!
Well, some of them voiced their thoughts.
"How could you, you insolent boy?! The engagement must be fulfilled!" Genma yelled at him.
"Yes son, what are you going to do about your engagement?" Nodoka asked politely while fingering her katana.
"Wahh! He's leaving us!" The fountain turned on.
"Liar, you were just out being a pervert like you always are! Probably just out there with Happosai while you're at it. I swear, if I wasn't around, you can't keep your hands off of anyone!" Akane yelled.
Through all of this, Ranma and Kasumi stood silent until one of them spoke up. "I only said that I was looking for a place to live, jeez, you guys make as if everything I do is bad."
"That's right." Kasumi quipped in quietly, but everyone heard her.
"Kasumi! How could you take his side! He's a pervert!" Akane again.
"Hey! Knock it off!" Everyone's attention turned to Onna Ranma again. "Why doesn't anyone ever listen to me. All I said was looking and place and you guys would go nuts."
"How can we not? I don't even trust you out there by yourself!" This hit Ranma hard. He had been by her for about three years, protecting and saving her all the time and remained faithful to her, despite the obvious differences, all because of honor.
She doesn't trust me? Why? Then her thoughts became angry. "I can't believe I'm engaged to you! You don't even trust me!"
"Damn right! You never gave me a reason to!" Akane huffed.
Oh my, this is going to get messy. Kasumi thought.
Forget honor! Akane is _not_ worth this! "Then this engagement is off! Ya hear me?!" Everyone became silent. This shouldn't be happening. It usually starts with Ranma putting his foot in his mouth, then Akane gets mad and drops the engagement, then they get back together again. Ranma dropping it is a serious matter.
"Boy! You must uphold the engagement!" Genma yelled out angrilly.
"Son, that is not very honorable. You must fulfill the engagement." Nodoka said disapprovingly.
"How could you hurt my baby girl like that!" Soun went from fountain to Demon Head mode. Surprisingly, Onna Ranma wasn't even effected, she just stared him down.
"She only hurts herself. I'm not putting up with this anymore. Why can't I get engaged to someone I would actually want? Like Kasumi?" Onna Ranma started to turn to leave before everything she said came back to her. "Uh....I didn't mean it like that!" She turned frantic.
Oh...my. Did Ranma just say that? Kasumi could feel herself blushing. And everyone's else's reaction was very different as well.
Soun got out of the Demon Head and looked thoughtful. "You know, Saotome, that's not a bad idea. Even with the trouble Ranma brings, he'll be able to protect her, he's strong enough, especially after that bird guy."
"Yes, Tendo. Indeed it is. I mean, Kasumi's much nicer, a much better cook and...." Genma pitched in. After all, he was afraid something like this would happen, so he prepared this line carefully months ago.
"A very good housewife. Very well. Son, I approve of your choice. You may take Kasumi as your fiance." All three adults nodded grandly before one promptly started vacuuming the food again, the other opening a big bottle of sake, and the last eating at a proper pace.
Akane just stood there, mouth agape for a moment before falling back to the ground, the shock too much for her. Nabiki was also in a similar state, except that she is still conscious. How the hell did this get by me? Kasumi? When did they get together? Waitaminute, what bout all the time those two had been spending together.... Then a stray thought struck her. Ranma...you hurt my sister and now you're taking advantage of my other one?! I'll make your life an even worse hell for what you did. I'll....
"I'll accept! I'd be happy to be engaged to you, Ranma-kun!" Kasumi exclaimed cheerfully, no doubt she's very joyous with the event. Her smile went up even more and almost everyone was blinded by the effect. Everyone turned to her and then both Onna Ranma and Nabiki joined Akane on the floor.
~*~
Why Kami-sama, why me? Ranma was on the Dojo roof, watching the stars like he always does every night. The afternoon had been a pain. After the three had woke up, Akane just walked up to her room, trying to think if everything that happened was real. Nabiki did likewise. Ranma ran out to the dojo before anyone could question him, especially Kasumi, and did katas well into the night. The two fathers had went bar hopping, and Nodoka went along to supervise, to be the designated 'driver', or carrier in this case, of course. Kasumi went to finish her chores after making sure that Ranma was comfortable while he was unconscious. Now came the big question again. Why me?....
Okay, let's get things straight. What has happened today. Had a weird dream, happens all the time now. Got to Hino's Shrine, nothing unusual. Two demons, feh, the usual. Sailor Senshi, unexpected, but okay. Get home and get engaged to Kasumi?! This was not in my schedule. He groaned to himself. I like Kasumi and all, but....wait since when did I like Kasumi in that way? Ranma quickly re-evaluated his feelings for the eldest Tendo sister. Sure enough, there was something there. When was I ever attracted to Kasumi? The sound of a ladder being propped up against the side of the roof disturbed his thoughts. When he saw who it was, he had to suppress his gasp.
Kasumi stood near the edge, with the full moon behind her, illuminating her in a beautiful light. She had a smile on her face that was unlike any he ever saw before. She was holding a tray of what could only be food in her hands, which to him, accentuate her presence even more. She swiftly walked over to the still mesmerized Ranma. "Hello, Ranma-kun. We missed you at dinner."
Ranma shook himself when he realized that she was talking to him. Most of his thoughts were pushed away for later. "Oh, I was just busy training. Hehe, you know how it is."
Kasumi pouted a bit. "That's alright Ranma-kun, I brought some food up for you."
Ranma's face lightened up at the mention of food. "Thanks Kasumi-chan! Your food's always the best!" He proceeded to eat.
Kasumi brightened a little at the compliment. For some reason, ever since she woke up this morning, she began feeling a little different. It was like waking up from a dream and finding yourself in another. She started acting a little different, but it was so subtle that only she could feel it. She began acting out of her usual personality, like she had this morning. She felt like she wanted to join in the 'who's food Ranma would like most' contest. And Ranma himself. She had to admit to herself. She had began to be attracted to him a while ago, but didn't say anything because of her sister. She suppressed it so much that now, she felt like grabbing him and passionately kiss him for all it's worth. It was hard restraining it, but at least now she had a reason to. She was _engaged_ to him after all. But, she had to hold those feelings back. She knows how pushing him would go against you. "Ranma-kun?" She asked sweetly.
"Hmm?" He paused through eating. He was hungry after all, he missed dinner. He quickly swallowed. "Yes, Kasumi-chan?"
"Ranma-kun, answer me truthfully." She paused, thinking, might as well ask him early on. "What do you think about me," She waved her hands, indicating herself, "being engaged to you." She tapped his nose, giggling softly at his reaction, which was being flustered.
Oh man, oh man.... What am I going to do? Inside, Ranma's mind was still in hyper drive. Out of all the scattered mumbo jumbo, one thought came through. I should tell her, she, more than anyone, should know how I feel about them. "I...uh...."
"Yes?" She smiled, encouraging him to go on.
"Really...do...uh...." Ranma trailed off.
This is going to get out of hand. Kasumi so desperately wanted to sigh at the sight. But she held up. "Really do what, Ranma-kun?"
It's that smile again....Oh jeez. I'll just tell her now. He took a deep breath before continuing. "I really do like you, Kasumi-chan. But I don't want anything bad to happen to you since I do. You know how the Amazons are like. They're not gonna take this lightly. They might not hurt you, but I wouldn't put it past the Old Ghoul to ensure that Shampoo would get her way. I know Ucchan'd be okay with this. Then there's anyone else who's out to kill me and would try to get to me through you. I just...care about you too much to bring you to the front lines." He finished and he visibly relaxed after getting most of what was worrying him out.
He just wants to keep me safe. That's so sweet of him. "That's alright, Ranma-kun. I'll be fine."
"Nani?! But I won't be there every time something happens!" He tried to argue. "Even I know that. I...." Kasumi silenced him with her hand.
"Don't worry about it Ranma-kun. I'm sure that if anything happens to us, we'll face it together. It'll be alright." Inside both of their thoughts for just a second, they thought, 'where have I heard that before?'.
Ranma sighed in defeat. "Alright Kasumi-chan." He smiled at her. "Then I guess I should work double time in keeping you safe. Who knows how many princes are gonna come after someone so beautiful as you." They both laughed. One reason was that how ridiculous it had sounded. The other was that Ranma didn't even notice how he had complimented her in such an intimate manner. After a while, Ranma had finished eating, which is not that long, and Kasumi moved to sit next to Ranma.
"It really is beautiful...."
"Huh?" Ranma looked confused.
Kasumi smiled at his expression. "The sky. I guess I never paid much attention to it before."
"Yeah, I guess so. Should we get back in? It's pretty late."
Kasumi shook her head. "Can I stay out here, with you?" She had moved close to him, just barely touching each other.
Ranma didn't know how to reply. He couldn't say no. It was Kasumi for crying out loud. "Uh, sure." He was completely surprised when Kasumi rested her head on his shoulder, leaning onto him. Strangely, he didn't feel uncomfortable. He found himself relaxing with her. They continued watching the stars without talking until they gradually fell asleep, with Kasumi resting herself on Ranma like a pillow.
~|~
There was nothing here. Everywhere. There was only darkness. What was in here?
"Where am I?" His voice echoed throughout the empty landscape. There was no answer. He tried to move. He could feel his limbs moving, but if they actually were, his eyes cannot see anything. He got angry, which was easily understandable. "Where the hell am I now?!" He unknowingly copied a certain lost boy. There was a flicker of light in a distance. He turned, well tried to turn, to it. The flicker became brighter and then it became large enough to engulf him.
He got up from the floor where he had been deposited. Where am I now? He opened his eyes and saw something like a the inside of a palace. Nani?! He looked around some more and heard some voices across the room. Shrugging, he walked towards it.
"....doesn't deserve to be placed with this burden. She's still only four years old!" A short, black haired lady dressed in an elegant purple gown was talking with another woman.
"I also agree. But I cannot do anything about it. She was chosen by her own destiny. We cannot change that." The regal woman, whose silvery blonde hair was done in two ponytails, had a crown, and dressed in a silvery white gown, responded.
The other woman visibly deflated at this. "Is there anything we can do so that she won't grow up only to be hated and feared by everyone?"
Who are they talking about? Ranma thought. He had tried speaking, but no words came out. He also tried moving around to see if they could see him, apparently they could not. And what did she say about someone four years old?!
While the two continued to talk about how the people would be afraid and such of this person, said girl walked into view. She looked somewhat like her mother and had glossy black hair that drifted a little below her shoulders. She was also wearing a miniature version of the woman's dress. She looked confused, as should any young child if they were in a situation like this.
Ranma's jaw dropped. This was the one who everyone would fear? What could they be afraid of such a kawaii little kid? He snapped out of it as the black haired woman started as if to leave.
"I will take my leave, your Highness. When I return, I hope you could find a suitable trainer for her."
"Of course. I will summon you again when the time comes, Lady Azul." The queen stood up and left through one of the back corridors.
"Follow me, Amaishu." Azul held a hand out to the little girl as she came to her and they walked out through the big double doors. When they all left, a figure in the shadows caught Ranma's eyes.
"I felt sorry for that little girl. She was to become the avatar of the Silence, and many people fear those who are chosen." The figure turned out to be a guy about fourteen years old dressed in a plain white tunic and pants.
"Who are you?" Ranma blinked, momentarily surprised that he could talk again. "What is going on?"
"You will find out soon enough." The boy turned around to walk away.
"Hey, I'm not done with you!" Ranma started towards him, but then finding himself falling forward.
Ite, why do I always end up on the floors? He looked around, it was the same, except now, there were louder voices. Accepting for now that it was like before, he got up and listened intently on what was going on.
"I refuse to allow that...that thief anywhere near my daughter!" The woman who is Azul shouted at the queen.
"Would you care to explain, Lady Azul?" The queen didn't blink at the outburst.
"Several years ago, this thief," She spoke the words with obvious distaste, "tried to rob several precious items from the Royal Treasury of Saturn. We would have executed him at once if he had not escaped!"
"He had told us of his past. It turns out that he was forced on that raid with the other bandits when they threatened to kill his parents when he was ten. He is now an orphan and one of my servants had the fortune of finding him and brought him to my attention. He has served this Palace well for years, and recently got accepted into the combat ranks. He now has the status of personal Royal Guardian. _ I _ even trust him with my life. Are you questioning my faith?"
Azul's glare softened a bit. "No, my Queen Serenity. It was just a little hard to let go of that incident. But I still don't know how he, barely eighteen years of age, managed to obtain enough skill and status to even apply for the position."
"At the age of fifteen, he took out an assassin targeting the Princess on one of his regular cleaning duties. After that, he was accepted in military training and rapidly rose through the ranks through various heroic actions. His skill with a blade and magic far exceeds anyone of his age." Queen Serenity answered.
"He was the one who took out that templar three years ago?" Azul asked in disbelief. The Templars are an underground cult that strived to overthrow the peaceful government for their own purposes. Some were highly trained assassins, and to think a simple servant had taken one out was preposterous.
Serenity smiled slightly. Many people had this reaction when they found out who exactly saved the Princess that time. "Yes, and he has proven himself time and time again in his capabilities."
Azul could only nod at her answer and turned on her heels to face this 'warrior servant'. The ponytailed youth dressed in the armor reserved for the higher ranks. A white chestplate with the engraving of a yellow crescent on one side, shoulder plates with and attached black cape, and a sword in its scabbard on his side. "Your name is Raishin, is that correct?"
He bowed respectfully. "Yes, Lady Saturn."
"Why did you apply for this position?" She asked stiffly.
"I do not like the way Sailor Saturn is treated. I wish to show her that there are some people who would not be afraid of her."
Azul glare softened to the point where it did not count as a glare anymore. She had worked for the past four years to try and keep her daughter happy, which to no avail when she became old enough to notice that everyone was afraid of her and outwardly hated her. Nowadays, she would stay lock upped in her chambers to cry. Now here was a person, admittedly the last person she expected, who was trying to help her also. "Is that your true belief? Some would try and take advantage of the position that might be granted to you."
Raishin turned a hard glare at her. "I am honorable. I would never take advantage of Sailor Saturn because of the position Queen Serenity may place on me. I owe her too much to betray that trust."
Azul flinched slightly at the sight, but nonetheless she could see the sincerity in him. She turned back to the queen. "Very well, I accept this soldier."
Serenity smiled. She knew Raishin was the best choice after all. "Raishin, stand forward." He did. "Recite your oath of Serenity."
"Within me lies the trust of the Queen Serenity,
Whom I have pledged eternal allegiance.
I am General Raishin of the Royal Guardians.
Protector of the House of Serenity,
The people under her power,
And enemy to their enemies.
I will fight to the end to preserve her rule."
"The role of the Silence Guardian; you are to train Sailor Saturn in any way you deem suitable, protect her from harm, and dispose of those who would try and claim her as their own weapon for evil intentions. Do you accept?"
"Yes, your majesty."
"Then by the power of the Silver Imperium Crystal, I grant you, Raishin, the power to become the Silence Guardian." The Silver Crystal flared bright until focusing its beam on Raishin, whose armor started to change colors, setting onto a soft purple. When it was done, the newly appointed Silence Guardian stood in all of his glory.
That guy looked like me! Ranma thought. He had looked on this event and to say the least he was surprised. What does this have anything to do with me?
"It has everything to do with you." Silence Guardian had turned to him.
Ranma shook himself out of his thoughts. "What do you mean by that?" He retorted, not surprised that he could talk again.
"I am you and you are me."
"Huh?" Came the intelligent response.
"I am a part of you and you are a part of me."
"Wha'? This doesn't make sense ya' know."
Silence Guardian was sorely tempted to sweatdrop or facefault, or both. "To make it short, you are the reincarnation of my spirit, Ranma Saotome."
"Reincarnation? Feh, yeah right. I would have know about it by now. Just cuz' you look like me doesn't mean a thing." Well, a little.
Silence Guardian just laughed. "Ranma Saotome, it does have some reason. Have you look at yourself recently? You are undergoing changes that were suppressed for years." He sighed. "It's changing extremely fast, making up for the lost time."
"What do you mean by that?"
"What I mean is that you should have gained the abilities of my life sooner years ago."
"Why would that happen?" He asked suspiciously.
"Perhaps it is better for a fast approach." He walked over to Ranma to stand right in front of him. Ranma was still tense, ready to spring into action. "Pardon me for saying, but for someone so intelligent, you are really dense when it comes to certain things." He said with a smile.
"Eh?" Silence Guardian took this chance to strike Ranma on the forehead. "Hey!" He couldn't say anything else since the entire world became white. Several scenes of his past life moved all around him. He watched several hundred scenes play out in a span of about a minute.
The first time he met Amaishu as the Silence Guardian. She was so shy.
Him and Amaishu training in the Palace on Omega.
The first time he got Amaishu to call him big brother.
Meeting with Setsuna for the first time. Apparently calling her old is a sensitive subject.
And several others that showed key points in Raishin's life.
~|~
It's so comfortable here. She hugged her pillow tighter. Wait, when was her pillow so firm? She cracked open one eye and immediately noticed that she was not in her bed. She lifted her eyes higher until it met with Ranma's sleeping face. "Oh my!" She tried to jump up, but didn't notice that Ranma's arms were around her. She tripped out of his arms and stumbled backwards towards the edge, just about to fall over.
~*~
Ranma immediately opened his eyes when he sensed movement. He got up just in time to see Kasumi at the very edge of the roof. "Kasumi!" He jumped for her.
~|~
"Setsuna!" Raishin, Setsuna, and Amaishu were having a picnic at a private place near Saturn Palace, which was a small cliff. They have been arguing as usual until she was near the edge and lost her balance. She couldn't foresee this because of her close proximity with Raishin. She was just about to fall over the edge. He rushed towards her, but after seeing that she has already fallen over, he jumped over too. The cliff was not relatively high, so it can't hurt that much, right?
He managed to hold onto her and turned around so that he would take the brunt of the fall. He grunted as his armor vibrated for a few seconds against his back. He helped Setsuna up to her feet. She wasn't really used to being this close to danger while she was in princess form so she was rather a little surprised. She looked at him, then both of their eyes linked and they found themselves leaning towards each other.
"Oniisan! Oneechan! Are you alright!" Amaishu called out from the top of the cliff, careful of her balance. They jumped back from each other.
"Pervert!" Setsuna mumbled.
"Should be saying the same to you." Raishin retorted and both of them turned their backs to each other. Each trying to ignore the feeling that had been there for that brief moment.
~|~
Ranma shook his head. He looked at Kasumi, who was blushing because he was staring at her for quite a while now.
"Um...Ranma-kun? You could put me down now." Ranma's hands were, to say the least, in some inappropriate places when he had dived to catch her.
"Huh?" Then realizing his where his hands are. "Eep! I'm sorry, Kasumi! I didn't mean to touch you there, I mean....!" He almost dropped her on her behind ,but instead, quickly helped her to her feet.
Kasumi giggled, it had been nice to be in his arms like that. "That's alright Ranma-kun. I didn't mind." Oh my. Did I just say that? "I'm going to be in the furo is you need anything." She said quickly, trying to cover that up.
Ranma stopped his mutterings of apologies and looked at her, chuckling a little bit. "I'll start breakfast if you don't mind."
Kasumi thought for a moment. "That's alright Ranma-kun. Thank you!" She pecked him on his cheek before blushing and heading inside the house quickly. Ranma stayed behind, touching one of his flushed cheeks.
~*~
The entire senshi in their civilian state were seated once again in Rei's room.
"Would you mind if we tag along? Pleeaase. I promise we won't bother you." Minako begged, even though the first thing out of Hotaru's mouth when they got here was that no one would go with her unless she lets them.
"Mina-chan, for the last time, no! I want to spend this time to get to know him better."
"What about me?"
"Not you too, Mako-chan...." Hotaru groaned. Why didn't she see this coming?
"Guys, cut it out. Hotaru should have her own privacy. She just wants to know what Ranma is like." Ami said.
"I don't trust him." Haruka said. Which is the only thing she ever said about him ever since they got Ami to look up anything on the net about Ranma Saotome. Turns out that he is the center of the all the chaos in Nerima and has a harem full of beautiful girls. This information and more by a certain Nabiki Tendo.
Michiru sighed. Sure everyone saw what the records say about him, but was she the only one who noticed how he acted in front of Pluto and Saturn when they were all over him? He was even nervous when he was talking to them about something so trivial as getting room and board. His emotions played out so easily on his face so that anyone, well mostly anyone, could tell that he was innocent. "Haruka, you have to learn how to trust people. Have any of you noticed how he acted yesterday?"
"I recall him being very shy. Was he ever like that before, Hotaru?" Ami asked.
Hotaru tried to recall something. After a while, she giggled loudly. When everyone looked at her questionably, she sobered up and began to tell them.
~|~
Raishin, the Silence Guardian, a former General of the Royal Guardians, dubbed strongest warrior (male) in the solar system, was doing something that he did almost everyday. "GAHH!!!" He was running away from the horde of women behind him. It was like this every time he visited the Moon Palace when he had to give his annual report; and Earth, and Saturn Omega, and.... aw heck, everywhere. It doesn't help much when he ends up with a giggling Amaishu who he suspects somehow became a devil and usually started these mobs just for the fun of it.
"I'm gonna get you for this Shu-chan!!!" He yelled when he past her, who was almost rolling on the floor laughing her head off if it wasn't for her dignity as a princess, just barely. He then ran right into a surprised Setsuna, sending them both to the floor in a rather provocative position.
"Pervert!" She bopped him on the head with her Time Staff before stomping off, leaving him to his doom a.k.a. the entire crowd of women.
"Raishin, my love!"
"We shall be wed today, oh dearest!"
"Come back here Raishin!"
"We will be together forever!"
Needless to say, the next moments were not good for poor Raishin; but extremely amusing to the usually gloomy Amaishu who has thrown dignity out to the wind and was laughing her head off.
~|~
By the end of this, everyone was laughing.
"I don't see what's so funny about that particular time." Setsuna said as she teleported in. Everyone took one look at her and continued laughing anyway. She scowled. "Anyway, Hotaru?" When she got her attention, she continued, "May I join you today with Ranma? I too wish how his life has gone."
"Sure Setsuna-mama." Hotaru smirked. "You aren't going to play with him like you did before are you?" This earned even more, if possible, laughter.
Setsuna sighed. "I'll restrain myself. When is he coming here?"
"Looking for me?" Everyone stopped laughing and looked at the new arrival.
"Ranma-san! Fancy meeting you here!" Minako and Makoto made out at the same time.
Ranma cringed, well he had seen this coming anyway. "Uh...yeah. Anyway, what's up?" A faint beeping in Ami's direction caught his attention. "Hey, what's that?" He said while pointing at the computer.
"Oh, it's just my computer." Ami said hurriedly. "Excuse me." She picked it up and walked out into the hallway.
Seems Mercury is still in the act. Hey! Set-chan's here too. Maybe I'll get to talk to her now. Ranma frowned when Ami came back looking worried. Everyone ignored him and when they saw her face, they silently nodded to themselves.
"I'm sorry Ranma-san, something just came up. I'll meet you tomorrow alright?" Hotaru asked before leaving quickly. The others did the same, with Setsuna giving him a brief longing gaze before rushing out. Unfortunately, in their haste, they forgot one little detail; Ranma was a very capable fighter. Oh well.
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Authors notes:
Well, some chars. developed a little OOC. Don't worry about it much. Some things are rushed; i.e. the engagement scene and senshi intro, but whatcha gonna do. Next chapter would show how exactly Ranma actually gotten his powers back and stuff.
Some people may think that this story would seem sort of cliché, what with his past self bring back his memories and all that. But the next chapter would prove them wrong! HAHAHA!
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-Remember, Ranma+Anyone besides Akane= A good read.-
A Ranma 1/2 and Sailormoon Crossover
By Tenachi
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Disclaimer:
Ranma 1/2 belongs to Rumiko Takahashi and a bunch of other people who has their hands on the stock.
Sailormoon belongs to somebody that's not me.
Some things will be a little off, but trust me, everything should be logical...I hope. If not, take lessons from Kuno on how to be delusional and bend this fic to your own demented world. (Not like that's a bad thing, I've done it myself. ^_^)
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Chapter one: Another fiance and memories returned
"Oneechan? Where's Ranma?" Akane asked as she walked into the dining room. The cute-looking girl was wearing a yellow gi and was looking particularly angry at the moment. She had gone out to the dojo where he slept to give him his proper punishment for insulting her cooking yesterday, and there wasn't anyone there for her to throw a bucket of water at.
Kasumi had just finished setting the table for breakfast. "He's out for the day, Akane-chan. He won't be back until the afternoon, I think." She answered cheerfully.
Akane growled. "That jerk! I bet he's already out there hanging onto his other fiancées!"
Kasumi's smile faltered a bit before returning to its usual state. "I'm sure he's not doing that. He must be out looking for something." Why am I starting to feel so protective of him? I wasn't this much so before.
"Yeah! Looking where he could hide out with those two bimbos of his! I can't believe I'm engaged to a jerk like him!" Akane continued on her ramblings about the pigtailed youth, most not so good.
"Geez, Akane. One would think you were possessive of him." Nabiki said as she walked in to the room. This being summer, she still had on her tank top and really short shorts. Also, Akane's began to gesticulate wildly, as to show what she would do when Ranma gets home. "I wonder how he got this past me." She began to tap her chin thoughtfully. "It makes me think that he planned all of this." Somehow, Akane got more violent.
"When I see him, or Ukyo, or that Chinese floozy, I'll...." Well speak of the devil. The side wall crashed in, revealing the aforementioned Chinese 'floozy'. The purple haired girl was wearing one of her usual skimpy dresses with a container full of hot ramen in one hand, and a bonbori in the other.
"Where Ranma go? He not there when Shampoo went to give him breakfast. Did Violent Girl chase him off again?" She spoke cheerfully.
"Why you! Where do you come in to ask where Ranma is?! I should be asking you the...." Once again, 'Violent Girl' was interrupted.
"Hey, is Ranchan here? I brought him a new okonomiyaki batch to try." The chestnut haired okonomiyaki chef walked into view through the newly created doorway. She was dressed in her usual okonomiyaki vendor outfit with her bandoleer filled with mini spatulas and the huge one on the back. She too, had a container, though wider, filled with food, okonomiyaki in fact.
"Aiyah, why Spatula Girl here? Airen only eat Shampoo ramen!" Shampoo cast an angry glance at the other chef.
"Nuh uh, sug'. My Ranchan loves my okonomiyaki, even if he's not engaged to me anymore! He's not going to eat your drugged up bowl of soup so that you can drag my best friend back to China!"
"Is not drugged!"
"OHOHOHOHOHOHO!" Great, Kodachi joined in the mix. As did Akane when they said something about her food being toxic enough to burn through steel.
The adults that just came down, took one look and shrugged as they began eating. Nabiki too ignored them, having literally tons of practice at this. And Kasumi's eyebrow twitched at every statement they said about their food being the best. And she didn't know why herself.
~*~
Ranma staggered back from the combined force from the two glomps. This is way stronger than any of Shampoo's! Waitasecond, why are they glomping me? His mind switched to emergency mode.
EMERGENCY MODE ACTIVATED:
SITUATION: AMAZON TYPE GLOMP
OPPONENT: TWO UNKNOWN GIRLS/WOMEN
REASON: UNKNOWN
WITNESS/ES: STRANGERS
AKANE: NO
SUGGESTION?: (Y/N)
_ (Y) _
ACTION: FAINT....IMMEDIATELY!!!
And Ranma did promptly that.
~*~
"Is he going to be alright?" Hotaru asked worriedly. He had fainted just over a half hour ago in her and Setsuna's arms, much to their embarrassment, _a lot_ of embarrassment. They had been talking about what they should do with him for a while. They decided to not reveal their identities until they were sure that he was really who they thought he was, _and_ that they (hint, Hotaru and Setsuna) should control themselves. She and Setsuna reluctantly agreed despite that they could feel it in themselves that it was him. Right now, Ami was monitoring him to see if anything was wrong.
Ami sighed. She had been asking that question for the past half hour. Though she was incredibly patient, she still had her limits, how about answering a question that was asked at least five times a minute? "Yes, Hotaru-chan. He's fine. All we have to do is wait until he wakes up. He only fainted from shock." Shock from what? Having two incredibly beautiful women draped all over him, or by the force involved that was hard enough to crush rocks? She needed an aspirin. He said his name was Ranma Saotome. She knew she heard this name somewhere before. But most importantly on her mind, how did he do what he did?! Maybe a bottle of aspirins could work. Even her computer cannot scan him without encountering an error whenever she went outside of checking his health. This was annoying her to no end. The Mercury Computer should be the best of the best and it was not getting any answers. A trip to the drug store is in place soon.
The others were having the time of their lives. For the first time for everyone, they finally had something on Setsuna! The unemotional senshi, the calm senshi, and a whole bunch of other titles, lost all control over a boy! Well, a cute guy actually, but that's besides the point. Setsuna even has the decency to blush! Under normal circumstances, this would've caused them to panic and scream 'It's the end of the world!', but now, it was too funny to even consider. Usagi spoke up again, saying the same thing everyone had in their minds for the last half hour. "Soo, Setsuna, what was it like to hang all over a body like that? All those muscles, that cute little face and he probably has a really big...."
"Excuse me, Princess, I...um...have other matters to attend. I'll speak with all of you later." Setsuna interrupted quite on time and quickly teleported away, really, really quickly with a heavy blush decorating her face.
"Oh darn. I guess we won't be able to tease her until next time." Usagi and the others, besides Hotaru, who was really blushing, sighed. Usagi continued. "Soo, Hotaru-chan...."
"Don't you even go there!" Hotaru yelled out. Her blush was threatening to swallow her whole.
A little off to the side. "That guy's a hunk!" Minako whispered to Makoto.
"Yeah! I can't believe Setsuna could get someone like that!" She whispered back.
"Wait, do you think it's actually him?"
"Dunno, but they said that until we're sure, we should act like he was just another boy."
"Yeah, which means...."
"MAKOTO AND MINAKO'S OPERATION: HUNK CATCHER!" Everyone sweatdropped at the very, very embarrassing sight of the two, who were out of it. A groan caught their attention though.
~*~
Oh jeezes. Less than an hour here and I probably got two more fiancées, wait, make that two fiancées and two more admirers. Wonder what he traded me for them. They do look kind of nice though. I wonder where have I seen Setsuna, I think, before? Ranma had been awake the entire time, he only pretended to be still unconscious, which he had plenty of practice with. He heard just about everything they said. Senshi? Man, I've really gotten into a mess now. What did I do to get involved with them? He saw them on the news a couple of times. Apparently, they were some super heroines that fight against demons and such. Although he couldn't see how, what with them wearing those ridiculous costumes.
Well, it can't be too bad, the youngest one kept calling him 'oniisan', which while annoying, he found that he had no problems with her calling him that. The senshi wanted to keep him out of the dark of who they were until they knew who he was. What's this about me having a past life? Deciding that he should just play along until he knew what was going on he got up, even though not satisfied with the very little answers he got.
"What happened?" He asked to no one in particular.
"Nothing really, you just collapsed and we brought you in here." Ami answered.
"What happened to those two demons?" Ranma asked with a curious expression on his face.
"Well...the senshi took care of it. They're gone now though." Ami answered again.
"Oh, alright. The senshi, huh? So who's who here?"
"I can answer that!" Usagi chirped in. "I'm Usagi. That's Ami, Minako, Rei, Makoto, Hotaru, Haruka, and Michiru." She said while pointing at the respective person. "Say, how did you do all of that out there?"
"Wha'? Oh you mean the fighting. I am the best martial artist in the world after all!" He gained Makoto and Haruka's interest now.
"Yes, but how did you do all of that?" Ami asked.
"Oh, that was nuthin. Just ki manipulation and all that." He has gotten Rei's interest.
"No one could have that much ki! It's not possible!" Rei had been a shrine maiden for a long time and she used ki to look into the Sacred Fire. And even then she used only a fraction of what he did today. Wait, what if he's a youma who stole all of that life energy? Her eyes narrowed, as did some others.
Ranma raised an eyebrow. Jeez, these girls aren't really keeping their secret identities that secret. Probably think I'm a demon too. He sighed, and they tensed. "Well, tell you guys what. I'm not demon, youma, energy stealing monster, spirit...." He continued for several minutes listing off the names of anything 'evil' that he knew of, which was for him, plenty. "Oh, and did I tell you guys I'm from Nerima?" The girls had a shocked look on their faces.
"Ne...rima?" Makoto said shakily. "Not even I go near there."
"I have a cousin there. He said it was all freaky and stuff. Something about super human martial artists that fight every minute of the day. He still has nightmares about the principal there." Minako pointed out.
"Yeah, the guy's a creep. Anyway, I'm here for a room?" After a short facefaulting from everyone present, they ignored the oblivious look on his face for changing the subject and let Rei deal with him, or rather, Rei, Minako, Makoto, and Hotaru. If he wasn't going to talk about anything considered senshi-related, they weren't either.
~*~
Ranma roof hopped a fast as he could away from the temple. He got the room, but he couldn't stay there for a minute longer if the brown haired girl and the blonde don't stop touching him at various body parts. Hotaru kept acting very sweet to him, something he didn't mind, but the nagging thought of what lies ahead at home kept him from enjoying it. She somehow persuaded him to spend some time with her tomorrow. But he also kept wondering about Setsuna. He had some questions to ask her, but was disappointed when he found out that she left just before he woke up.
He would be reaching home just in time for lunch, and no doubt everyone's gonna have their attention on him. He sped on, not realizing how much faster he was going than he usually does.
He reached the back of the Tendo home and walked into the kitchen. He extended his aura again as he had at the temple and found that the fathers were playing shogi on the front porch, and Kasumi was right in front of him, who didn't seem to notice him yet. Nobody else was home at the moment.
~*~
What is wrong with me? I never felt this way before. I know I like Ranma-kun, but not too much. Or is it? Another voice popped up. What? No, he is Akane's fiance. Well, the Tendo-Saotome pledge agreed on the two families, not a specific person.... The other voice trailed off. Kasumi shook her head. I'm talking to myself, how silly of me. Kasumi paused in her cooking. She was only halfway there and everyone would be here soon. Auntie Nodoka was out for a walk. Father and Uncle were out front. Akane is out playing with her friends, and Nabiki said she'll be back for lunch. When is Ranma-kun coming back? She was so deep in her thoughts that she didn't notice the greeting from right next to her at first.
"Tadaima, Kasumi-chan! Need any help?" Ranma smiled at her.
She felt her heart racing. Was it from the surprise? Or was it because of his smile? She pushed those thoughts away as she gave him one of her own smiles. "That's alright, Ranma-kun, I can manage." Please help, please help. Wait, why am I pleading? Because you want him to be close. The other voice answered again.
"But with me, you can manage easier. I'll work with the vegetables." He took a knife from the rack and washed it before gathering the vegetables the were already laid out for the meal.
Yes! "Thank you, Ranma-kun! So how was your day?" She continued in her work, but was always distracted by Ranma when he began bringing martial arts into play. Those displays were always so interesting.
"It went okay, I guess." Well, it's not exactly a lie. Compared to a regular day here, Juuban was relatively boring. "I got the place and Rei said that I can move in anytime."
Her eyes narrowed very slightly. "And who's Rei? Is she one of your friends?" She asked cheerfully.
Ranma was totally oblivious to her aura tone, which suggested something different than what she just said. "Rei's Hino-san's granddaughter. She's the shrine maiden. I also met some of her friends there too. They're all really nice." He deftly tossed the vegetables into a pot.
"That's nice Ranma." She tasted the soup and added some more flavoring to it. "Was there anything interesting?" She asked curiously.
"Well, two demons somehow got out there."
"Oh my! Was anyone hurt?"
"Nah, I got them before the Sailor Senshi showed up."
Sailor Senshi, the name stuck with her, lingering for a moment before she replied. "You didn't do anything funny with them did you?" She teased as she pointed a ladle at him. Where did that come from?!
The same thought went by Ranma as he jumped back and knocked over a glass of water on himself. "Kasumi?"
She saw the look on his face and laughed lightly. "Oh, I'm sorry, Ranma-kun. I was just teasing. I didn't know what came over me." She helped him up. "You did do nothing with them, right?" She asked with a smile.
"Y-yeah. They were gone by the time everything was over. Umm...soup's done." She walked over and took over Kasumi's pot. There was something different about Kasumi. It wasn't bad, but it was just unexpected. She looked over to her and saw Kasumi smiling at her while she finished on the other portions of lunch. That smile lit her face up also. There was definitely something different. But whatever it was, it was something that Ranma could easily like.
~*~
"Who's in the kitchen with Kasumi?" Akane asked. The two sisters had just gotten home.
"Probably just Auntie." Nabiki replied. Two really girlish laughs came from the kitchen. "Or maybe not." Just when the two Tendo sisters were about to get up, Kasumi walked in with Onna Ranma with an apron in tow. Kasumi only had two dishes in her hands, while Ranma had dishes, bowls and utensils somehow balanced all over her body.
"Hey, what's up." Ranma just said cheerfully. Kasumi had finished putting down her share of dishes and tried to get some off of Ranma.
"Where...have...you...been?!" Akane was already glowing and the temperature dropped a couple of degrees.
Ranma cocked her head to the side. "In the kitchen? I was helping Kasumi with lunch."
"Where were you in the morning?!" She practically screamed.
"Why would you wanna know you kawaiikune tomboy." She retorted calmly. Frankly, these one sided accusations had started to get boring a really long time ago.
"RANMA!!!" Akane had her mallet out, and ready to deck her.
*Swish*
Everyone stared in shock. The adults were also here by now too. How did Ranma avoid Mallet-sama, with stuff on her own body no less?
"Hey! I have food on me!" Ranma retorted. She put the food down while everyone save Kasumi and Nodoka were still out of it. She wiped her hands with the apron. "Just let me go change before I eat." She tried to walk out until Akane snapped and was on her again.
"RANMA NO BAKA!"
*Crack*
The mallet stayed on Onna Ranma's head for about a second before splintering. Everyone just gasped and there was one 'Oh my!'.
Onna Ranma put a hand through her hair and sighed. "It's gonna be a pain to get all of these splinters out." She managed to get some of the larger pieces out before starting again towards the bathroom again.
"Son, where were you this morning?" Ack, mom.
"Ano...." She rubbed the back of her head. Oh well, might as well tell them now, she can't keep it away from Nabiki any longer than it is. "I was just out lookin' for a place to live while I went to T.U." The reactions varied.
Nabiki, THAT, I did not see coming. Ranma planning ahead?
Kasumi, is this a wise idea to tell them now?
Akane, _liar_. You were cavorting with your other fiancées.
Nodoka, my son's so manly to live on his own! Wait, what about Akane?
Soun, wahh, he's leaving us forever!
Genma, ungrateful boy! After all this time, he's just gonna run away! What about my retirement?!
Well, some of them voiced their thoughts.
"How could you, you insolent boy?! The engagement must be fulfilled!" Genma yelled at him.
"Yes son, what are you going to do about your engagement?" Nodoka asked politely while fingering her katana.
"Wahh! He's leaving us!" The fountain turned on.
"Liar, you were just out being a pervert like you always are! Probably just out there with Happosai while you're at it. I swear, if I wasn't around, you can't keep your hands off of anyone!" Akane yelled.
Through all of this, Ranma and Kasumi stood silent until one of them spoke up. "I only said that I was looking for a place to live, jeez, you guys make as if everything I do is bad."
"That's right." Kasumi quipped in quietly, but everyone heard her.
"Kasumi! How could you take his side! He's a pervert!" Akane again.
"Hey! Knock it off!" Everyone's attention turned to Onna Ranma again. "Why doesn't anyone ever listen to me. All I said was looking and place and you guys would go nuts."
"How can we not? I don't even trust you out there by yourself!" This hit Ranma hard. He had been by her for about three years, protecting and saving her all the time and remained faithful to her, despite the obvious differences, all because of honor.
She doesn't trust me? Why? Then her thoughts became angry. "I can't believe I'm engaged to you! You don't even trust me!"
"Damn right! You never gave me a reason to!" Akane huffed.
Oh my, this is going to get messy. Kasumi thought.
Forget honor! Akane is _not_ worth this! "Then this engagement is off! Ya hear me?!" Everyone became silent. This shouldn't be happening. It usually starts with Ranma putting his foot in his mouth, then Akane gets mad and drops the engagement, then they get back together again. Ranma dropping it is a serious matter.
"Boy! You must uphold the engagement!" Genma yelled out angrilly.
"Son, that is not very honorable. You must fulfill the engagement." Nodoka said disapprovingly.
"How could you hurt my baby girl like that!" Soun went from fountain to Demon Head mode. Surprisingly, Onna Ranma wasn't even effected, she just stared him down.
"She only hurts herself. I'm not putting up with this anymore. Why can't I get engaged to someone I would actually want? Like Kasumi?" Onna Ranma started to turn to leave before everything she said came back to her. "Uh....I didn't mean it like that!" She turned frantic.
Oh...my. Did Ranma just say that? Kasumi could feel herself blushing. And everyone's else's reaction was very different as well.
Soun got out of the Demon Head and looked thoughtful. "You know, Saotome, that's not a bad idea. Even with the trouble Ranma brings, he'll be able to protect her, he's strong enough, especially after that bird guy."
"Yes, Tendo. Indeed it is. I mean, Kasumi's much nicer, a much better cook and...." Genma pitched in. After all, he was afraid something like this would happen, so he prepared this line carefully months ago.
"A very good housewife. Very well. Son, I approve of your choice. You may take Kasumi as your fiance." All three adults nodded grandly before one promptly started vacuuming the food again, the other opening a big bottle of sake, and the last eating at a proper pace.
Akane just stood there, mouth agape for a moment before falling back to the ground, the shock too much for her. Nabiki was also in a similar state, except that she is still conscious. How the hell did this get by me? Kasumi? When did they get together? Waitaminute, what bout all the time those two had been spending together.... Then a stray thought struck her. Ranma...you hurt my sister and now you're taking advantage of my other one?! I'll make your life an even worse hell for what you did. I'll....
"I'll accept! I'd be happy to be engaged to you, Ranma-kun!" Kasumi exclaimed cheerfully, no doubt she's very joyous with the event. Her smile went up even more and almost everyone was blinded by the effect. Everyone turned to her and then both Onna Ranma and Nabiki joined Akane on the floor.
~*~
Why Kami-sama, why me? Ranma was on the Dojo roof, watching the stars like he always does every night. The afternoon had been a pain. After the three had woke up, Akane just walked up to her room, trying to think if everything that happened was real. Nabiki did likewise. Ranma ran out to the dojo before anyone could question him, especially Kasumi, and did katas well into the night. The two fathers had went bar hopping, and Nodoka went along to supervise, to be the designated 'driver', or carrier in this case, of course. Kasumi went to finish her chores after making sure that Ranma was comfortable while he was unconscious. Now came the big question again. Why me?....
Okay, let's get things straight. What has happened today. Had a weird dream, happens all the time now. Got to Hino's Shrine, nothing unusual. Two demons, feh, the usual. Sailor Senshi, unexpected, but okay. Get home and get engaged to Kasumi?! This was not in my schedule. He groaned to himself. I like Kasumi and all, but....wait since when did I like Kasumi in that way? Ranma quickly re-evaluated his feelings for the eldest Tendo sister. Sure enough, there was something there. When was I ever attracted to Kasumi? The sound of a ladder being propped up against the side of the roof disturbed his thoughts. When he saw who it was, he had to suppress his gasp.
Kasumi stood near the edge, with the full moon behind her, illuminating her in a beautiful light. She had a smile on her face that was unlike any he ever saw before. She was holding a tray of what could only be food in her hands, which to him, accentuate her presence even more. She swiftly walked over to the still mesmerized Ranma. "Hello, Ranma-kun. We missed you at dinner."
Ranma shook himself when he realized that she was talking to him. Most of his thoughts were pushed away for later. "Oh, I was just busy training. Hehe, you know how it is."
Kasumi pouted a bit. "That's alright Ranma-kun, I brought some food up for you."
Ranma's face lightened up at the mention of food. "Thanks Kasumi-chan! Your food's always the best!" He proceeded to eat.
Kasumi brightened a little at the compliment. For some reason, ever since she woke up this morning, she began feeling a little different. It was like waking up from a dream and finding yourself in another. She started acting a little different, but it was so subtle that only she could feel it. She began acting out of her usual personality, like she had this morning. She felt like she wanted to join in the 'who's food Ranma would like most' contest. And Ranma himself. She had to admit to herself. She had began to be attracted to him a while ago, but didn't say anything because of her sister. She suppressed it so much that now, she felt like grabbing him and passionately kiss him for all it's worth. It was hard restraining it, but at least now she had a reason to. She was _engaged_ to him after all. But, she had to hold those feelings back. She knows how pushing him would go against you. "Ranma-kun?" She asked sweetly.
"Hmm?" He paused through eating. He was hungry after all, he missed dinner. He quickly swallowed. "Yes, Kasumi-chan?"
"Ranma-kun, answer me truthfully." She paused, thinking, might as well ask him early on. "What do you think about me," She waved her hands, indicating herself, "being engaged to you." She tapped his nose, giggling softly at his reaction, which was being flustered.
Oh man, oh man.... What am I going to do? Inside, Ranma's mind was still in hyper drive. Out of all the scattered mumbo jumbo, one thought came through. I should tell her, she, more than anyone, should know how I feel about them. "I...uh...."
"Yes?" She smiled, encouraging him to go on.
"Really...do...uh...." Ranma trailed off.
This is going to get out of hand. Kasumi so desperately wanted to sigh at the sight. But she held up. "Really do what, Ranma-kun?"
It's that smile again....Oh jeez. I'll just tell her now. He took a deep breath before continuing. "I really do like you, Kasumi-chan. But I don't want anything bad to happen to you since I do. You know how the Amazons are like. They're not gonna take this lightly. They might not hurt you, but I wouldn't put it past the Old Ghoul to ensure that Shampoo would get her way. I know Ucchan'd be okay with this. Then there's anyone else who's out to kill me and would try to get to me through you. I just...care about you too much to bring you to the front lines." He finished and he visibly relaxed after getting most of what was worrying him out.
He just wants to keep me safe. That's so sweet of him. "That's alright, Ranma-kun. I'll be fine."
"Nani?! But I won't be there every time something happens!" He tried to argue. "Even I know that. I...." Kasumi silenced him with her hand.
"Don't worry about it Ranma-kun. I'm sure that if anything happens to us, we'll face it together. It'll be alright." Inside both of their thoughts for just a second, they thought, 'where have I heard that before?'.
Ranma sighed in defeat. "Alright Kasumi-chan." He smiled at her. "Then I guess I should work double time in keeping you safe. Who knows how many princes are gonna come after someone so beautiful as you." They both laughed. One reason was that how ridiculous it had sounded. The other was that Ranma didn't even notice how he had complimented her in such an intimate manner. After a while, Ranma had finished eating, which is not that long, and Kasumi moved to sit next to Ranma.
"It really is beautiful...."
"Huh?" Ranma looked confused.
Kasumi smiled at his expression. "The sky. I guess I never paid much attention to it before."
"Yeah, I guess so. Should we get back in? It's pretty late."
Kasumi shook her head. "Can I stay out here, with you?" She had moved close to him, just barely touching each other.
Ranma didn't know how to reply. He couldn't say no. It was Kasumi for crying out loud. "Uh, sure." He was completely surprised when Kasumi rested her head on his shoulder, leaning onto him. Strangely, he didn't feel uncomfortable. He found himself relaxing with her. They continued watching the stars without talking until they gradually fell asleep, with Kasumi resting herself on Ranma like a pillow.
~|~
There was nothing here. Everywhere. There was only darkness. What was in here?
"Where am I?" His voice echoed throughout the empty landscape. There was no answer. He tried to move. He could feel his limbs moving, but if they actually were, his eyes cannot see anything. He got angry, which was easily understandable. "Where the hell am I now?!" He unknowingly copied a certain lost boy. There was a flicker of light in a distance. He turned, well tried to turn, to it. The flicker became brighter and then it became large enough to engulf him.
He got up from the floor where he had been deposited. Where am I now? He opened his eyes and saw something like a the inside of a palace. Nani?! He looked around some more and heard some voices across the room. Shrugging, he walked towards it.
"....doesn't deserve to be placed with this burden. She's still only four years old!" A short, black haired lady dressed in an elegant purple gown was talking with another woman.
"I also agree. But I cannot do anything about it. She was chosen by her own destiny. We cannot change that." The regal woman, whose silvery blonde hair was done in two ponytails, had a crown, and dressed in a silvery white gown, responded.
The other woman visibly deflated at this. "Is there anything we can do so that she won't grow up only to be hated and feared by everyone?"
Who are they talking about? Ranma thought. He had tried speaking, but no words came out. He also tried moving around to see if they could see him, apparently they could not. And what did she say about someone four years old?!
While the two continued to talk about how the people would be afraid and such of this person, said girl walked into view. She looked somewhat like her mother and had glossy black hair that drifted a little below her shoulders. She was also wearing a miniature version of the woman's dress. She looked confused, as should any young child if they were in a situation like this.
Ranma's jaw dropped. This was the one who everyone would fear? What could they be afraid of such a kawaii little kid? He snapped out of it as the black haired woman started as if to leave.
"I will take my leave, your Highness. When I return, I hope you could find a suitable trainer for her."
"Of course. I will summon you again when the time comes, Lady Azul." The queen stood up and left through one of the back corridors.
"Follow me, Amaishu." Azul held a hand out to the little girl as she came to her and they walked out through the big double doors. When they all left, a figure in the shadows caught Ranma's eyes.
"I felt sorry for that little girl. She was to become the avatar of the Silence, and many people fear those who are chosen." The figure turned out to be a guy about fourteen years old dressed in a plain white tunic and pants.
"Who are you?" Ranma blinked, momentarily surprised that he could talk again. "What is going on?"
"You will find out soon enough." The boy turned around to walk away.
"Hey, I'm not done with you!" Ranma started towards him, but then finding himself falling forward.
Ite, why do I always end up on the floors? He looked around, it was the same, except now, there were louder voices. Accepting for now that it was like before, he got up and listened intently on what was going on.
"I refuse to allow that...that thief anywhere near my daughter!" The woman who is Azul shouted at the queen.
"Would you care to explain, Lady Azul?" The queen didn't blink at the outburst.
"Several years ago, this thief," She spoke the words with obvious distaste, "tried to rob several precious items from the Royal Treasury of Saturn. We would have executed him at once if he had not escaped!"
"He had told us of his past. It turns out that he was forced on that raid with the other bandits when they threatened to kill his parents when he was ten. He is now an orphan and one of my servants had the fortune of finding him and brought him to my attention. He has served this Palace well for years, and recently got accepted into the combat ranks. He now has the status of personal Royal Guardian. _ I _ even trust him with my life. Are you questioning my faith?"
Azul's glare softened a bit. "No, my Queen Serenity. It was just a little hard to let go of that incident. But I still don't know how he, barely eighteen years of age, managed to obtain enough skill and status to even apply for the position."
"At the age of fifteen, he took out an assassin targeting the Princess on one of his regular cleaning duties. After that, he was accepted in military training and rapidly rose through the ranks through various heroic actions. His skill with a blade and magic far exceeds anyone of his age." Queen Serenity answered.
"He was the one who took out that templar three years ago?" Azul asked in disbelief. The Templars are an underground cult that strived to overthrow the peaceful government for their own purposes. Some were highly trained assassins, and to think a simple servant had taken one out was preposterous.
Serenity smiled slightly. Many people had this reaction when they found out who exactly saved the Princess that time. "Yes, and he has proven himself time and time again in his capabilities."
Azul could only nod at her answer and turned on her heels to face this 'warrior servant'. The ponytailed youth dressed in the armor reserved for the higher ranks. A white chestplate with the engraving of a yellow crescent on one side, shoulder plates with and attached black cape, and a sword in its scabbard on his side. "Your name is Raishin, is that correct?"
He bowed respectfully. "Yes, Lady Saturn."
"Why did you apply for this position?" She asked stiffly.
"I do not like the way Sailor Saturn is treated. I wish to show her that there are some people who would not be afraid of her."
Azul glare softened to the point where it did not count as a glare anymore. She had worked for the past four years to try and keep her daughter happy, which to no avail when she became old enough to notice that everyone was afraid of her and outwardly hated her. Nowadays, she would stay lock upped in her chambers to cry. Now here was a person, admittedly the last person she expected, who was trying to help her also. "Is that your true belief? Some would try and take advantage of the position that might be granted to you."
Raishin turned a hard glare at her. "I am honorable. I would never take advantage of Sailor Saturn because of the position Queen Serenity may place on me. I owe her too much to betray that trust."
Azul flinched slightly at the sight, but nonetheless she could see the sincerity in him. She turned back to the queen. "Very well, I accept this soldier."
Serenity smiled. She knew Raishin was the best choice after all. "Raishin, stand forward." He did. "Recite your oath of Serenity."
"Within me lies the trust of the Queen Serenity,
Whom I have pledged eternal allegiance.
I am General Raishin of the Royal Guardians.
Protector of the House of Serenity,
The people under her power,
And enemy to their enemies.
I will fight to the end to preserve her rule."
"The role of the Silence Guardian; you are to train Sailor Saturn in any way you deem suitable, protect her from harm, and dispose of those who would try and claim her as their own weapon for evil intentions. Do you accept?"
"Yes, your majesty."
"Then by the power of the Silver Imperium Crystal, I grant you, Raishin, the power to become the Silence Guardian." The Silver Crystal flared bright until focusing its beam on Raishin, whose armor started to change colors, setting onto a soft purple. When it was done, the newly appointed Silence Guardian stood in all of his glory.
That guy looked like me! Ranma thought. He had looked on this event and to say the least he was surprised. What does this have anything to do with me?
"It has everything to do with you." Silence Guardian had turned to him.
Ranma shook himself out of his thoughts. "What do you mean by that?" He retorted, not surprised that he could talk again.
"I am you and you are me."
"Huh?" Came the intelligent response.
"I am a part of you and you are a part of me."
"Wha'? This doesn't make sense ya' know."
Silence Guardian was sorely tempted to sweatdrop or facefault, or both. "To make it short, you are the reincarnation of my spirit, Ranma Saotome."
"Reincarnation? Feh, yeah right. I would have know about it by now. Just cuz' you look like me doesn't mean a thing." Well, a little.
Silence Guardian just laughed. "Ranma Saotome, it does have some reason. Have you look at yourself recently? You are undergoing changes that were suppressed for years." He sighed. "It's changing extremely fast, making up for the lost time."
"What do you mean by that?"
"What I mean is that you should have gained the abilities of my life sooner years ago."
"Why would that happen?" He asked suspiciously.
"Perhaps it is better for a fast approach." He walked over to Ranma to stand right in front of him. Ranma was still tense, ready to spring into action. "Pardon me for saying, but for someone so intelligent, you are really dense when it comes to certain things." He said with a smile.
"Eh?" Silence Guardian took this chance to strike Ranma on the forehead. "Hey!" He couldn't say anything else since the entire world became white. Several scenes of his past life moved all around him. He watched several hundred scenes play out in a span of about a minute.
The first time he met Amaishu as the Silence Guardian. She was so shy.
Him and Amaishu training in the Palace on Omega.
The first time he got Amaishu to call him big brother.
Meeting with Setsuna for the first time. Apparently calling her old is a sensitive subject.
And several others that showed key points in Raishin's life.
~|~
It's so comfortable here. She hugged her pillow tighter. Wait, when was her pillow so firm? She cracked open one eye and immediately noticed that she was not in her bed. She lifted her eyes higher until it met with Ranma's sleeping face. "Oh my!" She tried to jump up, but didn't notice that Ranma's arms were around her. She tripped out of his arms and stumbled backwards towards the edge, just about to fall over.
~*~
Ranma immediately opened his eyes when he sensed movement. He got up just in time to see Kasumi at the very edge of the roof. "Kasumi!" He jumped for her.
~|~
"Setsuna!" Raishin, Setsuna, and Amaishu were having a picnic at a private place near Saturn Palace, which was a small cliff. They have been arguing as usual until she was near the edge and lost her balance. She couldn't foresee this because of her close proximity with Raishin. She was just about to fall over the edge. He rushed towards her, but after seeing that she has already fallen over, he jumped over too. The cliff was not relatively high, so it can't hurt that much, right?
He managed to hold onto her and turned around so that he would take the brunt of the fall. He grunted as his armor vibrated for a few seconds against his back. He helped Setsuna up to her feet. She wasn't really used to being this close to danger while she was in princess form so she was rather a little surprised. She looked at him, then both of their eyes linked and they found themselves leaning towards each other.
"Oniisan! Oneechan! Are you alright!" Amaishu called out from the top of the cliff, careful of her balance. They jumped back from each other.
"Pervert!" Setsuna mumbled.
"Should be saying the same to you." Raishin retorted and both of them turned their backs to each other. Each trying to ignore the feeling that had been there for that brief moment.
~|~
Ranma shook his head. He looked at Kasumi, who was blushing because he was staring at her for quite a while now.
"Um...Ranma-kun? You could put me down now." Ranma's hands were, to say the least, in some inappropriate places when he had dived to catch her.
"Huh?" Then realizing his where his hands are. "Eep! I'm sorry, Kasumi! I didn't mean to touch you there, I mean....!" He almost dropped her on her behind ,but instead, quickly helped her to her feet.
Kasumi giggled, it had been nice to be in his arms like that. "That's alright Ranma-kun. I didn't mind." Oh my. Did I just say that? "I'm going to be in the furo is you need anything." She said quickly, trying to cover that up.
Ranma stopped his mutterings of apologies and looked at her, chuckling a little bit. "I'll start breakfast if you don't mind."
Kasumi thought for a moment. "That's alright Ranma-kun. Thank you!" She pecked him on his cheek before blushing and heading inside the house quickly. Ranma stayed behind, touching one of his flushed cheeks.
~*~
The entire senshi in their civilian state were seated once again in Rei's room.
"Would you mind if we tag along? Pleeaase. I promise we won't bother you." Minako begged, even though the first thing out of Hotaru's mouth when they got here was that no one would go with her unless she lets them.
"Mina-chan, for the last time, no! I want to spend this time to get to know him better."
"What about me?"
"Not you too, Mako-chan...." Hotaru groaned. Why didn't she see this coming?
"Guys, cut it out. Hotaru should have her own privacy. She just wants to know what Ranma is like." Ami said.
"I don't trust him." Haruka said. Which is the only thing she ever said about him ever since they got Ami to look up anything on the net about Ranma Saotome. Turns out that he is the center of the all the chaos in Nerima and has a harem full of beautiful girls. This information and more by a certain Nabiki Tendo.
Michiru sighed. Sure everyone saw what the records say about him, but was she the only one who noticed how he acted in front of Pluto and Saturn when they were all over him? He was even nervous when he was talking to them about something so trivial as getting room and board. His emotions played out so easily on his face so that anyone, well mostly anyone, could tell that he was innocent. "Haruka, you have to learn how to trust people. Have any of you noticed how he acted yesterday?"
"I recall him being very shy. Was he ever like that before, Hotaru?" Ami asked.
Hotaru tried to recall something. After a while, she giggled loudly. When everyone looked at her questionably, she sobered up and began to tell them.
~|~
Raishin, the Silence Guardian, a former General of the Royal Guardians, dubbed strongest warrior (male) in the solar system, was doing something that he did almost everyday. "GAHH!!!" He was running away from the horde of women behind him. It was like this every time he visited the Moon Palace when he had to give his annual report; and Earth, and Saturn Omega, and.... aw heck, everywhere. It doesn't help much when he ends up with a giggling Amaishu who he suspects somehow became a devil and usually started these mobs just for the fun of it.
"I'm gonna get you for this Shu-chan!!!" He yelled when he past her, who was almost rolling on the floor laughing her head off if it wasn't for her dignity as a princess, just barely. He then ran right into a surprised Setsuna, sending them both to the floor in a rather provocative position.
"Pervert!" She bopped him on the head with her Time Staff before stomping off, leaving him to his doom a.k.a. the entire crowd of women.
"Raishin, my love!"
"We shall be wed today, oh dearest!"
"Come back here Raishin!"
"We will be together forever!"
Needless to say, the next moments were not good for poor Raishin; but extremely amusing to the usually gloomy Amaishu who has thrown dignity out to the wind and was laughing her head off.
~|~
By the end of this, everyone was laughing.
"I don't see what's so funny about that particular time." Setsuna said as she teleported in. Everyone took one look at her and continued laughing anyway. She scowled. "Anyway, Hotaru?" When she got her attention, she continued, "May I join you today with Ranma? I too wish how his life has gone."
"Sure Setsuna-mama." Hotaru smirked. "You aren't going to play with him like you did before are you?" This earned even more, if possible, laughter.
Setsuna sighed. "I'll restrain myself. When is he coming here?"
"Looking for me?" Everyone stopped laughing and looked at the new arrival.
"Ranma-san! Fancy meeting you here!" Minako and Makoto made out at the same time.
Ranma cringed, well he had seen this coming anyway. "Uh...yeah. Anyway, what's up?" A faint beeping in Ami's direction caught his attention. "Hey, what's that?" He said while pointing at the computer.
"Oh, it's just my computer." Ami said hurriedly. "Excuse me." She picked it up and walked out into the hallway.
Seems Mercury is still in the act. Hey! Set-chan's here too. Maybe I'll get to talk to her now. Ranma frowned when Ami came back looking worried. Everyone ignored him and when they saw her face, they silently nodded to themselves.
"I'm sorry Ranma-san, something just came up. I'll meet you tomorrow alright?" Hotaru asked before leaving quickly. The others did the same, with Setsuna giving him a brief longing gaze before rushing out. Unfortunately, in their haste, they forgot one little detail; Ranma was a very capable fighter. Oh well.
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Authors notes:
Well, some chars. developed a little OOC. Don't worry about it much. Some things are rushed; i.e. the engagement scene and senshi intro, but whatcha gonna do. Next chapter would show how exactly Ranma actually gotten his powers back and stuff.
Some people may think that this story would seem sort of cliché, what with his past self bring back his memories and all that. But the next chapter would prove them wrong! HAHAHA!
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