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- SIGNS
" " - Japanese
* * = Thoughts

++++ = Flashback
-------- = Change in Time
***** = Another place

************ Ranma no more : Lonely Quest *************

It's been a graceful three years, that Ranma Saotome has lived in the Silver Millennium. The time was nothing but torture to him, seeing how there were very few who were versed in the art. He sighed as he was walking through the hallways of the castle that laid on the moon. The one place in which everyone went for their vacations. Of course, none of this mattered to the young martial artist as he was padding his way through doors as if he owned the place. His clothes were no longer his traditional red and black Chinese garments, but now was a pitch black pair of pants, and a bright purple shirt. There was a cape around his shoulders, that had the crest of Saturn on the back. He was also wearing a light plate of translucent armor, which had the crest of Pluto on it's right breast. He nervously tugged at the pair of golden bracers that adorned his wrists, as he took a seat in front of a large door. Ranma looked around the room, that of which was filled with guards, and sighed *Man,... I don't know what the hell I'm doing here* Oh yes,.. he remembered quite well what was done in order to get him there, dressed up no less.

+++++++ three days ago +++++++

Pluto was walking through the gates to the Moon Kingdom, just as Ranma was exiting through the side. She smiled to herself before calling out to him "Ranma!" He turned around and glanced at her, almost a look of anger. She blinked once, and saw him smiling at her, so she pushed it away thinking it as a trick of the light. She walked over to him and raised and eyebrow "Ranma,... you know of the Ball coming up, don't you?"

Ranma blinked for a second before nodding "Of course,... It's the ball to celebrate Serenity's thirteenth birthday, is it not?"

Pluto nodded her head, before looking at him thoughtfully "Are you going to go?"

Ranma sighed and shrugged his shoulders before giving a cocky grin "I don't know yet,... I've been asked by the Senshi's of Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn. I'm not sure about going though,... it's too,.. open."

Pluto looked at Ranma with a hint of amusement as he played exactly like she thought "Too open? Whatever do you mean?"

Ranma looked around him nervously before leaning in, and whispering "You know,... there are assassin's that are after the Queen and her daughter. This ball will be an easy chance for them. They will take it."

"Then,.. don't you think that you should go and protect her?" Ranma looked at her before turning toward the door. She smiled to herself once again as she finished her plans "Why don't you escort me there. It would be an honor to have you be with me"

Ranma glanced at Pluto and looked her up and down for a second, almost as if considering "Well,...." He then noticed the Queen exiting her chambers, five guards around her "I guess,....."

Pluto smirked and nodded her head "Good choice. Now, I will not have a wet rat taking me to the ball. I will have an appropriate uniform made for you. Good day, Ranma" She then disappeared from his view.

Ranma's eyes were wide as he banged his head against a nearby pillar "Damnit,... I can't believe I was manipulated again! She's better than Nabiki"

A sweet voice rang out from behind Ranma, as he turned and came face to face with Chayla "Who's Nabiki?"

Ranma blinked as he noticed her eyes becoming harder, and a slight burning feel in the air "Huh?"

Chayla smiled at him and stepped forward, her lips inches away from Ranma's ear "I asked you,... who is Nabiki?"

Ranma took a deep breath as her heated breath danced across his face "U-Uh,.... S-She's a f-friend.... Yeah! A friend"

Chayla pulled away, a frown on her face, as she eyed Ranma suspiciously "Why don't I believe you Ranma,..." She sighed and shook her head as Ranma stammered for an answer "All well,... that's not important, now. What is, is that your going to the Ball with me" She left no brook for argument as she walked away from him, his mouth just gaping at what happened.

Before he got a chance to relax, Nia walked over him "Hi there Ran-Kun"

Ranma sighed and blinked, trying not to be surprised "Hi there Nia,... how was practice today?"

Nia pulled her arm against her head, as she pushed away beads of sweat "Not bad,... beat the Sensei"

"That's great to hear Nia! Come spar with me, when you want a real workout" Ranma gave her a genuine smile, as Nia began to blush "I wish I could stay and chat Nia, but I need to get back to Saturn."

She smiled at him as she gripped against his arm "That's okay Ran-Kun, I just wanted to make sure we were going to the ball together" She then gave him a timid and shy smile, as the blush burned against her cheeks.

Ranma, being Ranma, stammered a bit as he stared into the eyes that made his legs numb "U-Uhh,..... S-Sure Nia-Chan." He could do nothing as the blushing girl leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek, before running off. Ranma looked up into the sky as he sighed "Damn,.... thousands of years in the past, and I'm still having the same girl problems." He shook his head and offered a smile as he walked toward the transporter for Saturn.

+++++++++ Present ++++++++++

Ranma looked around him, and noticed that people were rapidly entering the ballroom, masks over their faces and dressed in royal clothing. He took a deep breath and steadied himself as he stood up. His hair flowed out from the whisker, as it snapped under the new found gravity. He growled slightly before taking a few steps forward "Announce me."

The guard nodded to Ranma before entering the door "Presenting! Sir Ranma of Saturn. Captain of the Moonlight Guards. Protector of the Solar system, and Guardian of the Silverock crystal!" He then removed himself from the stairs and looked at Ranma, as he was victim of a glare "W-What?"

Ranma growled slightly as he punched the guard in the face "Idiot! Only Pluto, Queen Serenity, you and myself are supposed to know of the crystal!" He gritted his teeth, as he entered the ballroom. Glares, awe stricken smiles, and blushes were what greeted him, as he made his way toward the Queen's throne. He got onto one knee and bowed his head as he appeared before her "My Queen,... I apologize for his impertinence. Please, don't punish him"

Queen Serenity smiled as she motioned for him to rise "Fear not, Ranma of Saturn. He will not be punished. But there is no further need to hide the fact of the Silverock crystal. If you would?"

Nodding his head hesitantly, Ranma brought his hands in front of his chest and concentrated "Come forth, light of Silvanus!" Between his palms, a glowing light emerged from his chest. As it emerged further from it's temporary home, it's light glowed even fiercer as if it was trying to blind all with it's purity. With a supreme effort on Ranma's behalf, the crystal shined into view with prismatic light that dimmed in his palms "Your Highness, I present the crystal of Silvanus.... The Silverock Crystal."

There were murmurs all around the court as Ranma handed the queen the dreaded crystal "Thank you, Ranma of Saturn. As the court can see, the crystal of Silvanus has chosen Ranma as it's protector. He is to be held with the highest respect, even more than the Senshi and myself. For we all know the tale of the forgotten crystal. So, without further Adieu, I present to you,.... Ranma, the Lord of Chaos, King of Silvanus." Ranma bowed to the court as appalled outbursts rang out. Not waiting for anything to scale into a planetary disturbance, Serenity raised her hand "I will here nothing of it. The crystal has chosen Ranma, and with such, we must allow it's decision to unveil itself to us!" Serenity then raised her hand to the band, and motioned for them to play on. Soon, beautifully orchestrated music filled the air, and the announcement was forgotten. She then turned and smiled at Ranma, tossing the crystal into the air, as it faded into Ranma's chest once again "Ranma,... protect this crystal with your life. If it's power were to fall into the hands of evil,.... everything would very well be destroyed."

Nodding his head in understanding, Ranma smiled to the Queen "Be well your highness. I will not slight the honor of the Planetary guard."

Serenity giggled slightly before covering her mouth demurely "I suppose not,... if it's one thing I have been always able to count on. It's that Ranma Saotome......"

Smiling at her, Ranma bows in mock arrogance "Never loses. I know,... I've used that quite often"

Nodding her head once again, Serenity smiled at him "It seems, also, that you have quite a group of followers after your hand as well. I've had four requests today. All of which, unfortunately, I have to announce. So, before we start, I'm sorry Ranma" She cleared her throat, as the band stopped their music, and directed frustrated glances at the Queen. Serenity then stood up and smiled at Ranma and the Senshi "Ranma, The Chaos Lord. Pluto, the Time Guardian. Venus, the goddess of Love. Jupiter, the spark of life. Finally, Saturn, the Eternal silence. Kneel before me" Looking at each other in confusion, they all followed her orders and kneeled before her "It has come to my attention, that among the ranks of Senshi, that a rivalry has been issued" The 'Senshi' in question, all winced before glancing at the confusion that was brimming in Ranma's eyes "This is unacceptable. I have brought you before me at this time, to settle this petty rivalry. I hereby announce that Ranma, the Chaos lord. Will be hence known as, Ranma, the husband of Pluto, Saturn, Venus, and Jupiter as I acknowledge the love they hold for him. Congratulations,.... you are now all engaged to Ranma." Once again murmurs were ringing out in anger as twice their Queen made total disregard for their opinions.

Ranma slowly rose to his feet, as he regarded the Senshi with a suspicious eye "What is she talking about?"

Pluto was the first to compose herself, as she smiled timidly at Ranma as a blush blossomed on her cheeks "R-Ranma,..... we can explain this" she motioned to herself and then to the others "We all realize that you mean a lot to us,.. and wanted to ensure that we could be with you.... I asked the Queen for myself to be engaged to you. I can only assume that the others did the same" They all nod as Setsuna carries on "Since it was a request from her 'Senshi',... she acknowledged it without a second thought. We're sorry Ranma, and we'll understand it if you hate us" They all turned their back to him, as he felt a tinge of guilt in his heart.

Letting out a soft sigh, Ranma shook his head gently "I don't know how this exactly happened,... I mean,... Pluto, you were hating me so much from day one. How did you go from hate, to love? And you Jupiter,... you were always talking about how I was your biggest rival, what happened?" He looked at the other two, who were blushing as he eyed them "The other two, I understand,... they are forward with their feelings,... but why?"

Walking over to him, Pluto pulled him close in a tight embrace "Ranma,... I see myself with you in every dream I have, every fantasy I entice myself with. I found myself thinking about you ever since that day you saved me from the raid on Pluto." She then leaned close so that her lips were near his ear and in a whisper said "Not only that,... but there is a certain event, I need to talk to you about." She pulled herself away, allowing a blush to burn on her cheeks.

This time it was Saturn who walked over toward him, also embracing him tightly "Ranma,.. since the day we've met I knew you were something special. You only proved that point further when you defended me from all the people who thought of me as a monster." She leaned close and licked his neck gently "Not only that,... but you have a nice butt" She blushed and pulled away, trying to hide her embarrassment by talking to the flushed Pluto.

Venus smiled timidly at him, as she saunters over seductively "I think you know why I like you" Ranma blushed slightly as her hands were caressing his chest. She giggled at his plight and turned away "But,.. I won't lose" She smiled at him and took the side of Pluto and Saturn.

It was Jupiter, this time, that bit her lip and walked over to him "Ranma,...."

He looked up at her, his head pounding from all the new facts "Yes,... Nia?"

All his brides-to-be turned toward him with a shocked look, Nia just gaped "Y-You knew?"

Ranma sighed and nodded his head, allowing a slight blush to form on his cheeks "I've known since I became the Captain of the Moonlight guards. I saw you all transform for the fight on Phoebes"

'Nia' looked at Ranma, her mouth agape and her eyes watery "R-Ranma,.... why didn't you tell us you knew? This was the hardest secret we've had to hide from you" Pluto, Saturn, and Venus all nodded their heads in agreement, staring at him in mock anger.

Looking at the four Senshi, as they stared at him in anger, he sighed "I thought you had known that I know. I mean,... right after the battle, I called you each your real names and you all answered. I mean,... how obvious can you get?"

Pluto gritted her teeth as she marched toward Ranma, intending to cause him harm "Ranma,... You need to know that we did everything in our power, so that you wouldn't find out about our powers" She neared him and then gripped him in a tight and powerful hug "We didn't want you worrying about us,..."

Ranma smiled gently at Pluto before kissing her forehead tenderly, earning a blush from the 'emotionless' Pluto "Actually,... I worry about anyone who faces against Beryl's minions. What can I say,... I don't like the bad guys. I've always been that throughout my lifetime, and it will never change"

Serenity took this time to cough politely into her hand, motioning for Ranma and Pluto both to her side "Ranma,... Pluto,... there is something I wish to discuss with you both."

Hearing the urgency in her voice, Ranma straightened up, and Pluto took her place at Serenity's side "What is it my Queen?" Ranma nodded his head, as if agreeing with her question.

Serenity looked at Ranma, a pained expression on her face "I have some rather,... Grim news, for you Ranma." He blinked at her, and was about to say something when she silenced him "Please,... I need to tell you this. It's just come to my attention that when the crystal chose you as it's successor,.... you have became the unintentional guardian of the Senshi."

Ranma smiled, before sobering when he saw Pluto's wide eyes and sickened frown "W-What's so bad about that? It means I can protect them with all my powers."

Serenity shook her head again and sighed, tears sliding out of her eyes "It means,... Ranma,... that you are no longer bound life, or death. Rather, by duty and honor."

He laughed slightly, hoping it to be a big joke "Y-Your kidding me right" He then chuckled darkly "Yea,.. as if I would never be able to die. All humans die"

Looking away from him, Serenity sobbed against Pluto's shoulder "Ranma,... you are no longer able to call yourself mortal. You are, in all essence of the word, a demi-god. Unnatural things can hurt you, and some can kill you. But not when your in control and conscious of the attacks coming. You are just like Pluto... curse to be immortal" Ranma just stared at them, shaking his head slightly as he backed away from them "Ranma,... I'm sorry"

He shook his head, slowly at first, but quickly seconds after "Y-Your lying to me,.. there's no way I could be immortal" His body shaking as he realized the intense pain that could follow it "I won't allow it!" He then turned and ran from the palace ball room.

Pluto was about to go after him when Serenity touched her shoulder "He needs to be alone right now. It's all I can give him" She then continued to sob against the emotionless Senshi, who was also starting to cry. Silently Pluto was happy, because she had someone to spend her long and endless lifetime with. But also, she was sad because she would have to watch him go through what she did all those centuries ago.

TO BE CONTINUED___________

HEHEHE, I truly like this chapter. It allowed me to place Ranma in the midst of the Senshi, and continue with the Fiancée mess from the beginning.