Background on The Milky Way Saga

Since I put the 2nd chapter up, I've received a few questions, mostly on the background of the story, which is understandable since you guys can't read my head. I'm sorry that I didn't do this before hand, I hadn't originally planned on posting this story so my friends and I knew the background.

Before I start explaining anything, I do respect others opinions as where I wish others will respect mine. Clear Shadow, thanks for your comments but Keds999 and Joe have a right to question the story. Keds999, flames are far from different than what you two wrote. Flames are inconsiderate opinions directed at the other and story. For example: THAT SUCKED. As for your review, I view it as a concerned and slightly confused reader.

All right, now lets get on with the answers to your questions.

Ok, lets start with Okashi. I know Ryoga ends up with Akari at the end of the Manga, but I don't really like her. I don't know enough about her so I'm not going to fully out say I hate her but I don't favor her. So, I have created Okashi for him instead. Okashi is Ranma's cousin. She does not have a curse. Akari doesn't exist in any of my stories… well, I think. I don't really remember now that I think about it. Well, I know she doesn't exist in Destiny, The Milky Way Saga, Best Friends, and A Remorseful Eternity. But Okashi doesn't show up in many either. She only shows up in The Milky Way Saga and Destiny. If I write a sequel to Destiny than she'll show up in that too.

Now for the next question; why is Ranma and Ryoga together? Well, I really don't understand what the question means. I wouldn't say they were together. Do you mean why are they in the same house and not killing each other? Well that is because I believe they are best friends. In all honesty, I could twist their relationship in so many ways it's not even funny. The only reason they "hate" each other in the Manga/Anime is because 1. Ryoga has an honor thing going on since Ranma "ran away" from their fight. 2. Ryoga followed and got pushed into the spring. Now that I can see why he would dislike Ranma. 3. They are fighting over the same girl! Think about it. I know two girls going after one guy can get pretty nasty, I don't see why some guys aren't the same? Plus, you have to look at it in the perspective of the creator. She is a woman.

Next question; why are Ranma and Ryoga in a house with two random girls with two cats? Well, if you didn't notice the name of the other random girl, it was Yume Tenshi. If you notice the name of the author, which is me, my pen name is Yume Tenshi. Is it clicking yet? I am the other random girl. I already explained to you who Okashi is. And as I've explained in the disclaimer, the cats are mine.

The story is pretty much this:

Ryoga and Ranma are living at my house, where I house two tabby colored cats. In the first chapter I said it contains spoilers to Destiny but you didn't need to read Destiny to understand it. You still don't need to read it but you can if you want to learn more about Okashi. Ranma is living there on his OWN free will and Akane will be there someday, if I feel like adding her in. The cats at first did not bother him, they don't like new people and try and stay away from them. Though, Milky will say hi and ask for food. She did do this one-day and Ranma showed fear. So now she tortures him.

Yes, I do know it's not nice to pick on someone's phobia, but there is a reason to it. As we all know when Ranma is challenged he doesn't back down from it. I know it doesn't seem that way right now but he is trying to beat the cat at her own game. As you can tell, it's hard because she is a cat and he has his phobia. I can understand how it is horrible but I believe anyone can go against their fears, especially if they have the will. So in a way, Milky is trying to help him get over it. I know it sounds impossible but I've been watching Animal Planet and they have this new show called "Total Fear" and it's where these people that have extreme animal phobias try and get over their fear. I guess I'm trying to base it off that right now.

And Yume, Okashi and Ryoga aren't out to torture Ranma. Only Milky is. You will see that they try and stop the animal from torturing him.

So, hopefully this helps you. Sorry if it didn't.

-Yume Tenshi-