Revised: Spelling changes.
Like the chapter title? Just so you know, Harry Potter has absolutely nothing to do with this story, but I did make a reference to him and his cupboard under the stairs.
I am working on a Harry Potter / Ranma 1/2 / Surprise Anime Star/ fanfic and am almost done with the first chapter ... I think. I'm being very careful with it and have gotten nothing but kudos from a die hard Harry Potter fan prereader who knows nothing about Anime. I'm still trying too decide what category I should post it in. (sigh) Probably be another six months before I post it, and I want this story out of the way.
Everyone will be happy too know that I've emptied a gel pen for this fic. :) Pilot Q7 is a very nice fine pointed pen.
As always respective copyrights belong to their proper owners.
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The old priest regards the strange guest standing before him. He had observed him leaping up the stairs gaining ability with each leap. The leaps were very impressive for an untrained beginner. He had of course heard about Ranma's kidnapping and was thinking about exerting some of his influence over the village himself to free the kid. Now he knew the full story about his very distant relative by marriage. Cologne had gone to far this time. 'I'll train him and send Tenchi and the girls to help.' "I will train you, but we will not begin tonight. Go back down and ask Tenchi to put you up, and too not worry about any family secrets.
Ukyou had him going down the stairs the same way he went up. Jumping! He was clearing the steps twenty at time. As he was leaping down he let the day's events go through his mind. The easy acceptance of the old priest for training came to mind, and now he had a new concern in concealing even more secrets. What was he getting himself into?
He had let his mind wonder so far that Ukyou had to nudge him when they arrived at the front door of a pristine home. The environment was so calm and peaceful. One could get use to this place. The lake at the front of the home was crystal clear. The dock and patio right next to it was to die for. It was as if someone had dropped this house right into its current location. ^_^ Everything was perfect. It was too perfect for his taste. It was like the calm before the storm was occurring. He looks at his sister then knocks on the door wondering what was going to happen next. A shout and a sudden explosion startled him. Both travelers looked at each other then sweat dropped. Ukyou was the first to recover, "Sounds familiar... Think we should skip this training and mover on?" Mamoru considers this option. Moving on would be very beneficial to their collective safety and health should this place be any thing like Nirame. On the other hand the training would prove very beneficial against the Amazons. Resolving his courage and to his sisters ultimate horror he knocks on the door again. Several moments later a short girl with ridiculously long blue pony tales answers the door. Her eyes are an impossible blinding pink.
The young seven hundred + year old princess regards the strangers at the door. They both wore Gi's and back packs. The woman was of average height and build with a long black pony tale. At a second glance she notices a big ass spatula strapped to her back. The man, a gajin was tall... very tall. Before she was about to welcome the strangers the gajin spoke as if he were a native. "Hello young lady. Is Tenchi at home? The priest at the top of the hill sent us down for room and board while we train with him."
Sasami blinks at this statement/question. Why would Yosho do something like this? She hated mysteries. Being the hostess she is, she put aside her questions and invites them in. "Tenchi won't be home for another hour or so. Dinner will be ready in two. To her surprise the women asked her if she needed any help. Washu would prepare a simple meal every once and a while. The other girls were walking disaster areas in the kitchen. It would be nice to have some help, or at least someone to talk to. She nodded and both left Mamoru in the living room alone.
He looked around the living room nervously. He was alone in a stranger's house with no signs of any damage from the explosion they both had heard earlier. To his sudden surprise he sees a girl with cat like yellow eyes and tail float through a wall heading towards the kitchen. 'That must be one of the secrets the old man at the shrine was talking about. He silently watches her float through the room until she notices him. The calm look on her face turned into one of distrust. She was the first to speak, "Who are you?" Mamoru looks at her with steel resolve. If Ranma were here, he would have already fled due to her cat like features. He slowly stood up in a non-treating manner. (AN: This is no easy task for us tall folks who are out of shape.) He bows to her in the traditional Japanese manner and introduces himself. "Mamoru Johnson, I came here to train under the advice of one of Tenchi's cousins. The priest at the temple said to ask Tenchi for room and board. He also said to tell Tenchi not worry about any secrets." The girl visibly relaxed and left him by himself. He had to go through this with four other girls.
The short red headed girl introduced herself as Little Washu, The universes number one scientific genius. To his surprise little hand puppets showed up on her shoulders and cheered her own. She disappeared into the cupboard under the stairs. 'Not to bright, that one. Who does she think she is? Harry Potter?'
The third girl wore long robes and had two pony tails tied into long black/purplish hair. She introduced herself as Princess Ayeka, Princess Sasami's older sister. She had asked if he had seen some sort of devil women floating through the house. He nodded yes and pointed towards the kitchen.
The last two introduced themselves as police officers. A blond dingbat, Mihoshi, and her obviously over stressed blacked haired partner, Kiyone. He could relate with the poor blacked haired girl. He had dealt with such dingbats in the past and not come out of those experiences with out some sort of headache or another.
Soon enough the two hours passed and Sasami had called everyone to dinner. Upon entering the room he saw the old priest smirking at the young man no older than Ranma sandwiched between two of the young women he had seen earlier. The Flyer and the Princess. Noticing the vacant spot between his sister and Kiyone. He took his seat and waited for the conversation to start.
The old priest made introductions between the two groups and asked him to tell his story as to why he was seeking out training. By the time he had finished Ryoko, the flying girl, had a look of determination on her face followed closely by Princess Ayeka. Mihoshi was currently hugging his sister while baling her eyes out. Her stressed out partner seemed to have the same look of determination that Ryoko and Ayeka had. The young princess had a look of indifference on her face, but Mamoru knew that look. Sasami was making her own plans. The person who scared him though was Washu. She had a predatory look in her eyes. He sweat dropped when he over heard her mumbling to herself. "O Boy! A new guinea pig." Finally his eyes set on Tenchi. Any help your family can give in my training will be greatly appreciated. He further stated that any secrets he leaned would stay within these walls.
Tenchi considered him for several minutes before answering. All the eyes in the room were on him. Mamoru observes Tenchi look in the direction of his Grandfather and watches him node. He looks each and every girl in the eye getting the same node. Finally he speaks, "Of course we will help you in your training. As to the secrets..." Tenchi once again looks at all the girls present again once again getting a node in approval. "I believe reintroductions are in order.
Mamoru's and Ukyou's eyes get as big as saucers as the truth is revealed to them. 'If I had learned this before meeting Ranma... I would have bolted and made of run for it. In fact, that does not seem like such a bad idea right now.' Without realizing he mumbles some of his thoughts aloud. "Dang, this is big, very big." Some concerned eyes look at him after this declaration. Finally he gets enough mental self-control to speak. "Thank you for the truth out right. Your secret is safe with us." A collective sigh of relief is heard from around the table.
Ukyou was to flabbergasted (AN: See, I can use big words.) to speak. Even knowing Ranma and the chaos around him, this was to much, just to much. She was seriously considering bolting right then and there. But that would have meant abandoning the only family she had now. She could not do it. Where he went, she went. Her resolve was rebuilt when her brother mentioned that their secret was safe with them and did not bolt for the door.
They start to eat, conversation bearing down on both Ukyou and Mamoru. Tenchi perks up when the topic of Ranma's fiancée problem comes up. The girls looked attentive while stealing glances at both Tenchi and then the others. Tenchi finally noticed and cringed. Mamoru took pity on him and nudges Ukyou. "Anything look familiar to you?" Ukyou nodes in an affirmative, "It's down right spooky. Did we behave like that?" Mamoru nodes in an affirmative, "Just look at the poor guy. Looks like he is ready to bolt and run any second. Think I should talk to him?" Ukyou thinks for several minutes. "Ranma responded the same way didn't he? Mamoru also takes time to consider his answer, "Yes Ukyou, yes he did. He enjoyed being the center of attention, but the attention he received made him very uncomfortable. You have got to remember he did not have many friends out on the road, so the whole attention thing was novel to him. Tenchi is the exact polar opposite. He does not want to be the center of attention, but is to nice to do what needs to be done." Ukyou considers this and realizes everything is true, 'Poor Ranma, we drove you away instead of just trying to be friends.' "Talk to him, and I'll talk to the girls."
Mamoru finishes the last bite of his meal and looks up. Everyone else had already finished and was chatting about tomorrow's training regiment. He felt it important to complement the two cooks. "Great meal girls." He watches both Sasami and Ukyou blush at the complement. He looks at Tenchi and addresses him, Tenchi, why don't you help me with the clean up while my sister has a gab fest with the girls." The way he said it left no room for interpretation. Tenchi nodded and got up gathering the dishes along with Mamoru. Soon enough they were alone. They both could hear the giggling coming from the living room. Mamoru finally broke the uneasy silence between the two. "Tenchi... It may not be any of my business, but it looked like you were uncomfortable in there. Tenchi's shoulders slumped at the observation. "I believe your the only one that has noticed."
Mamoru corrected him on that statement after some thought. 'This is really weighing him down.' "My sister noticed also. Remember she was one of Ranma's fiancées. It spooked her, it was like watching a play of her chase with Ranma and her competitors." He waited for some sort of question of comment. "When all was said and done she took the final decision hard." Tenchi finally spoke up. "That's what I'm tiring to avoid. I don't want to hurt any of them. It would kill me as well as them."
Mamoru looks at Tenchi, "Tenchi, I'm going to tell you the exact same thing I told Ranma. The longer you let things go on. The more pain there will bin in the end, and judging from their abilities your liable to be in pain also. Is there anyone you're interested in at all?" He had taken a very big risk in dropping the ball in Tenchi's court like this. Admitting verbally that he liked one of the girls would be a challenge in and of itself.
Tenchi considered what he had been told and hated it that Mamoru was right. He just wanted to bang his head on the table in frustration. There was someone he liked, but he was not sure he could bring that out in the open. Digging deep, he finds the resolve he needs to move forward. "There is someone... they are not exactly available at this time."
Mamoru does a double take and looks at Tenchi as if he grew two heads. What do you mean they? And what do you mean not available."
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Not one of my longer chapters, but I thought I would be mean and leave an intentional cliffhanger this time about. I've decided to push forward with a few chapters. At last check I had 68 readers click on chapter 12. I just reregistered, so even if you're not a subscriber you will know when I've added a new chapter. As always any constructive criticism is very welcome. Just ask Final Fan. I did not bite his or her head off at the pointing out of an error I had made.
Ookii Mamoru
Hehehe, I just remembered something. I just broke the 30k word mark. I've estimated that I'm about half way through. All depends on how I end it. Yes folks my muddled mind has thought up a sequel, but that's a long, long, way away. :)
Like the chapter title? Just so you know, Harry Potter has absolutely nothing to do with this story, but I did make a reference to him and his cupboard under the stairs.
I am working on a Harry Potter / Ranma 1/2 / Surprise Anime Star/ fanfic and am almost done with the first chapter ... I think. I'm being very careful with it and have gotten nothing but kudos from a die hard Harry Potter fan prereader who knows nothing about Anime. I'm still trying too decide what category I should post it in. (sigh) Probably be another six months before I post it, and I want this story out of the way.
Everyone will be happy too know that I've emptied a gel pen for this fic. :) Pilot Q7 is a very nice fine pointed pen.
As always respective copyrights belong to their proper owners.
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The old priest regards the strange guest standing before him. He had observed him leaping up the stairs gaining ability with each leap. The leaps were very impressive for an untrained beginner. He had of course heard about Ranma's kidnapping and was thinking about exerting some of his influence over the village himself to free the kid. Now he knew the full story about his very distant relative by marriage. Cologne had gone to far this time. 'I'll train him and send Tenchi and the girls to help.' "I will train you, but we will not begin tonight. Go back down and ask Tenchi to put you up, and too not worry about any family secrets.
Ukyou had him going down the stairs the same way he went up. Jumping! He was clearing the steps twenty at time. As he was leaping down he let the day's events go through his mind. The easy acceptance of the old priest for training came to mind, and now he had a new concern in concealing even more secrets. What was he getting himself into?
He had let his mind wonder so far that Ukyou had to nudge him when they arrived at the front door of a pristine home. The environment was so calm and peaceful. One could get use to this place. The lake at the front of the home was crystal clear. The dock and patio right next to it was to die for. It was as if someone had dropped this house right into its current location. ^_^ Everything was perfect. It was too perfect for his taste. It was like the calm before the storm was occurring. He looks at his sister then knocks on the door wondering what was going to happen next. A shout and a sudden explosion startled him. Both travelers looked at each other then sweat dropped. Ukyou was the first to recover, "Sounds familiar... Think we should skip this training and mover on?" Mamoru considers this option. Moving on would be very beneficial to their collective safety and health should this place be any thing like Nirame. On the other hand the training would prove very beneficial against the Amazons. Resolving his courage and to his sisters ultimate horror he knocks on the door again. Several moments later a short girl with ridiculously long blue pony tales answers the door. Her eyes are an impossible blinding pink.
The young seven hundred + year old princess regards the strangers at the door. They both wore Gi's and back packs. The woman was of average height and build with a long black pony tale. At a second glance she notices a big ass spatula strapped to her back. The man, a gajin was tall... very tall. Before she was about to welcome the strangers the gajin spoke as if he were a native. "Hello young lady. Is Tenchi at home? The priest at the top of the hill sent us down for room and board while we train with him."
Sasami blinks at this statement/question. Why would Yosho do something like this? She hated mysteries. Being the hostess she is, she put aside her questions and invites them in. "Tenchi won't be home for another hour or so. Dinner will be ready in two. To her surprise the women asked her if she needed any help. Washu would prepare a simple meal every once and a while. The other girls were walking disaster areas in the kitchen. It would be nice to have some help, or at least someone to talk to. She nodded and both left Mamoru in the living room alone.
He looked around the living room nervously. He was alone in a stranger's house with no signs of any damage from the explosion they both had heard earlier. To his sudden surprise he sees a girl with cat like yellow eyes and tail float through a wall heading towards the kitchen. 'That must be one of the secrets the old man at the shrine was talking about. He silently watches her float through the room until she notices him. The calm look on her face turned into one of distrust. She was the first to speak, "Who are you?" Mamoru looks at her with steel resolve. If Ranma were here, he would have already fled due to her cat like features. He slowly stood up in a non-treating manner. (AN: This is no easy task for us tall folks who are out of shape.) He bows to her in the traditional Japanese manner and introduces himself. "Mamoru Johnson, I came here to train under the advice of one of Tenchi's cousins. The priest at the temple said to ask Tenchi for room and board. He also said to tell Tenchi not worry about any secrets." The girl visibly relaxed and left him by himself. He had to go through this with four other girls.
The short red headed girl introduced herself as Little Washu, The universes number one scientific genius. To his surprise little hand puppets showed up on her shoulders and cheered her own. She disappeared into the cupboard under the stairs. 'Not to bright, that one. Who does she think she is? Harry Potter?'
The third girl wore long robes and had two pony tails tied into long black/purplish hair. She introduced herself as Princess Ayeka, Princess Sasami's older sister. She had asked if he had seen some sort of devil women floating through the house. He nodded yes and pointed towards the kitchen.
The last two introduced themselves as police officers. A blond dingbat, Mihoshi, and her obviously over stressed blacked haired partner, Kiyone. He could relate with the poor blacked haired girl. He had dealt with such dingbats in the past and not come out of those experiences with out some sort of headache or another.
Soon enough the two hours passed and Sasami had called everyone to dinner. Upon entering the room he saw the old priest smirking at the young man no older than Ranma sandwiched between two of the young women he had seen earlier. The Flyer and the Princess. Noticing the vacant spot between his sister and Kiyone. He took his seat and waited for the conversation to start.
The old priest made introductions between the two groups and asked him to tell his story as to why he was seeking out training. By the time he had finished Ryoko, the flying girl, had a look of determination on her face followed closely by Princess Ayeka. Mihoshi was currently hugging his sister while baling her eyes out. Her stressed out partner seemed to have the same look of determination that Ryoko and Ayeka had. The young princess had a look of indifference on her face, but Mamoru knew that look. Sasami was making her own plans. The person who scared him though was Washu. She had a predatory look in her eyes. He sweat dropped when he over heard her mumbling to herself. "O Boy! A new guinea pig." Finally his eyes set on Tenchi. Any help your family can give in my training will be greatly appreciated. He further stated that any secrets he leaned would stay within these walls.
Tenchi considered him for several minutes before answering. All the eyes in the room were on him. Mamoru observes Tenchi look in the direction of his Grandfather and watches him node. He looks each and every girl in the eye getting the same node. Finally he speaks, "Of course we will help you in your training. As to the secrets..." Tenchi once again looks at all the girls present again once again getting a node in approval. "I believe reintroductions are in order.
Mamoru's and Ukyou's eyes get as big as saucers as the truth is revealed to them. 'If I had learned this before meeting Ranma... I would have bolted and made of run for it. In fact, that does not seem like such a bad idea right now.' Without realizing he mumbles some of his thoughts aloud. "Dang, this is big, very big." Some concerned eyes look at him after this declaration. Finally he gets enough mental self-control to speak. "Thank you for the truth out right. Your secret is safe with us." A collective sigh of relief is heard from around the table.
Ukyou was to flabbergasted (AN: See, I can use big words.) to speak. Even knowing Ranma and the chaos around him, this was to much, just to much. She was seriously considering bolting right then and there. But that would have meant abandoning the only family she had now. She could not do it. Where he went, she went. Her resolve was rebuilt when her brother mentioned that their secret was safe with them and did not bolt for the door.
They start to eat, conversation bearing down on both Ukyou and Mamoru. Tenchi perks up when the topic of Ranma's fiancée problem comes up. The girls looked attentive while stealing glances at both Tenchi and then the others. Tenchi finally noticed and cringed. Mamoru took pity on him and nudges Ukyou. "Anything look familiar to you?" Ukyou nodes in an affirmative, "It's down right spooky. Did we behave like that?" Mamoru nodes in an affirmative, "Just look at the poor guy. Looks like he is ready to bolt and run any second. Think I should talk to him?" Ukyou thinks for several minutes. "Ranma responded the same way didn't he? Mamoru also takes time to consider his answer, "Yes Ukyou, yes he did. He enjoyed being the center of attention, but the attention he received made him very uncomfortable. You have got to remember he did not have many friends out on the road, so the whole attention thing was novel to him. Tenchi is the exact polar opposite. He does not want to be the center of attention, but is to nice to do what needs to be done." Ukyou considers this and realizes everything is true, 'Poor Ranma, we drove you away instead of just trying to be friends.' "Talk to him, and I'll talk to the girls."
Mamoru finishes the last bite of his meal and looks up. Everyone else had already finished and was chatting about tomorrow's training regiment. He felt it important to complement the two cooks. "Great meal girls." He watches both Sasami and Ukyou blush at the complement. He looks at Tenchi and addresses him, Tenchi, why don't you help me with the clean up while my sister has a gab fest with the girls." The way he said it left no room for interpretation. Tenchi nodded and got up gathering the dishes along with Mamoru. Soon enough they were alone. They both could hear the giggling coming from the living room. Mamoru finally broke the uneasy silence between the two. "Tenchi... It may not be any of my business, but it looked like you were uncomfortable in there. Tenchi's shoulders slumped at the observation. "I believe your the only one that has noticed."
Mamoru corrected him on that statement after some thought. 'This is really weighing him down.' "My sister noticed also. Remember she was one of Ranma's fiancées. It spooked her, it was like watching a play of her chase with Ranma and her competitors." He waited for some sort of question of comment. "When all was said and done she took the final decision hard." Tenchi finally spoke up. "That's what I'm tiring to avoid. I don't want to hurt any of them. It would kill me as well as them."
Mamoru looks at Tenchi, "Tenchi, I'm going to tell you the exact same thing I told Ranma. The longer you let things go on. The more pain there will bin in the end, and judging from their abilities your liable to be in pain also. Is there anyone you're interested in at all?" He had taken a very big risk in dropping the ball in Tenchi's court like this. Admitting verbally that he liked one of the girls would be a challenge in and of itself.
Tenchi considered what he had been told and hated it that Mamoru was right. He just wanted to bang his head on the table in frustration. There was someone he liked, but he was not sure he could bring that out in the open. Digging deep, he finds the resolve he needs to move forward. "There is someone... they are not exactly available at this time."
Mamoru does a double take and looks at Tenchi as if he grew two heads. What do you mean they? And what do you mean not available."
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Not one of my longer chapters, but I thought I would be mean and leave an intentional cliffhanger this time about. I've decided to push forward with a few chapters. At last check I had 68 readers click on chapter 12. I just reregistered, so even if you're not a subscriber you will know when I've added a new chapter. As always any constructive criticism is very welcome. Just ask Final Fan. I did not bite his or her head off at the pointing out of an error I had made.
Ookii Mamoru
Hehehe, I just remembered something. I just broke the 30k word mark. I've estimated that I'm about half way through. All depends on how I end it. Yes folks my muddled mind has thought up a sequel, but that's a long, long, way away. :)