*Ranma ½: Ranma's Brother Series*
Legal Garbage: All the characters in this fan fic are copyright of Rumiko Takahashi and Shogakukan Inc, etc, etc, etc. I don't own them; I'm just borrowing them for the time being and will return them later. The only characters that don't belong to Viz or Rumiko are my own created characters Setsuna Saotome and Yu Long. Copyright laws apply to these characters, I created them, please don't use them unless you include my name and that THEY ARE MINE! Standard warnings for fan fics. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!
Key: */*\* = Scene change
*word* = An action
name/name = said together
{word} = Thought
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Part 3: Everyone, meet Setsuna
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Morning finally came and both families began to wake. Of course, Kasumi and Nodoka were the firsts one up, preparing breakfast. A little later Ranma, and Setsuna were outside with Genma sparring, with Legia watching from the back porch.
Setsuna: Do you guys do this everyday? *asks Ranma while dodging Genma's attack*
Ranma: Pretty much. *attacks Genma*
Genma: I won't have my sons getting weak.
Setsuna/Ranma: Weak huh?
Both Ranma and Setsuna jump kicked Genma into the koi pond. A giant panda emerged from the koi pond and attacked both Ranma and Setsuna.
Setsuna: Pop?
Ranma: Whoops, I knew I forgot to tell you something.
Setsuna looked at Ranma with the same analytical eyes he did the night before. Suddenly, Setsuna grabbed Ranma and threw him into the koi pond. A moment later, a very wet, very angry, and very female Ranma-chan emerged from the pond.
Ranma-chan: What you do that for?
Setsuna: Just checking my suspicions.
Kasumi: Breakfast is ready.
Kasumi called from the veranda. Setsuna walked in, leaving an angry Ranma-chan and Giant Panda behind him as he went to the table. Everyone sat down and started to eat breakfast. Soon, a conversation started up.
Setsuna: Would some mind telling the name of this high school?
Nabiki: It's called Furinkan High; you'll be in the same class I'm in. Oh yeah, I should warn you about Kuno.
Setsuna: Who's Kuno?
Ranma-chan: A pervert.
Akane: Takes one to know one.
Ranma-chan: Would you quit calling me a pervert?
Setsuna: *whispers to Nabiki* Are they all ways like this?
Nabiki: *whispers back* Pretty much. *returns to normal voice* Come on, you don't want to be late your first day, do you?
Setsuna: Ok, just let me get my coat.
Setsuna and Nabiki headed for school, leaving Akane and Ranma-chan arguing. Akane and Ranma-chan stopped fighting and realized that their siblings had already left without them.
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On the way to school, Setsuna and Nabiki continued to talk. Nabiki told Setsuna what groups were ok to be associated with and which ones he wanted to stay away from. Nabiki was dressed in here uniform while Setsuna was dressed in his usual attire.
Setsuna: You sure they won't say anything about me not being in uniform.
Nabiki: I don't think so. Ranma never has any problems.
Setsuna: Ok then. You going to tell me about Kuno now or am I going to have to wait and meet him myself.
Nabiki: Ok, he's about so high *indicates Kuno's height with her hand* and into kendo…
Setsuna: Oh, a swordsman?
Nabiki: Yeah, he's good but not good enough to beat Ranma. And probably not you either.
Setsuna: *smirks* Flattery will get you nowhere Nabiki.
Nabiki: *also smirks* We'll see. Anyway, he's in our class, and he thinks Ranma's cursed form is his "pig-tailed goddess".
Setsuna: He doesn't know about the curse?
Nabiki: We've tried to explain it to him, but he doesn't get it.
Nabiki and Setsuna made into Furinkan High. Once they walk in, it seems as if everyone is staring at them. Some of Nabiki's friends spot her and quickly rush over to her, to ask her about the cute young man walking with her.
Female Student A: Nabiki, who's this guy, your new boyfriend or something?
Nabiki: Nope, he's not mine. He's-
Female Student B: *asking Setsuna* Oh, so then you're available?
Setsuna: Heh heh, Sorry ladies, I'm not in the market for a relationship right now. I mean, I just moved here.
Female Student A/B: Ahhhh.
Nabiki: Excuse me, *everyone looks at Nabiki* mind if I tell you who he is before you try to get a date?
Female Student A/B: Sorry Nabiki.
Nabiki: Ladies, meet Setsuna Saotome.
Female Student A: Nice to meet you, Setsuna.
Setsuna: It's a pleasure to meet such lovely young ladies.
Female Student A: *blushes then giggles*.
Female Student B: Saotome? Are you related to Ranma?
Setsuna: Yeah, he's my little brother.
As the group continued to talk, Kuno spotted Nabiki and made his way over to her.
Kuno: Nabiki Tendo, wither your fair sister, Akane Tendo?
Nabiki: Oh Kuno baby, she's probably running late again.
Kuno: It would seem so, *looks at Setsuna who is standing next to Nabiki* Who are you?
Nabiki: Kuno, I'd like you to meet Setsuna Saotome.
Kuno: Saotome, are you related to that vile sorcerer?
Setsuna: Hey, that "vile sorcerer", as you so "kindly" put it, happens to be my younger brother.
Kuno: You must assist me in releasing the fair Akane Tendo and the pig-tailed girl from his vile clutches.
Setsuna: *slightly amused* You think Ranma is an evil sorcerer.
Kuno: Yes, and as well an enslaver of women.
Setsuna: *bursts into laughter*
Kuno: What do you find so amusing?
Setsuna: You think Ranma his an enslaver of women? Oh man, what fantasy world are you living in?
Kuno: You dare mock the great Tatawaki Kuno, I shall punish you, prepare yourself.
Kuno charged Setsuna and initiated his pattern strike, which Setsuna easily dodged. Kuno continued his attack and continued to miss. After some time Ranma and Akane arrived at school and saw Kuno trying to strike Setsuna. Ranma was about to held his brother when Akane stopped him.
Ranma: What are you doing?
Akane: Ranma, if Kuno can't beat you, what chance does he have against Setsuna?
Ranma: Oh yeah.
Akane: Let's just watch and see what happens.
Now Ranma, Akane, Nabiki, and her friends watched as Kuno continued his assault. After some more dodges, Setsuna decided to end the fight. Kuno slashed downward with his sword only to have it block by Setsuna catching the blade between his palms. Still holding the blade, Setsuna brought his right leg up and kicked the sword out of Kuno's hands. The sword was knocked away, and Setsuna dropped down to a crouch then did a stationary flip into a vertical, upward spiral kick, sending Kuno flying. Setsuna landed with ease and watched as Kuno fell back down to earth.
Setsuna: Heh, is that all you've got?
Ranma: What was that about?
Setsuna: Ah, the jerk wanted me to help him get Akane and "the pig-tailed girl" away from you, *mimicking Kuno* "you vile sorcerer".
Ranma: What?
Akane: What did you use on Kuno?
Setsuna: Oh that, it's called the Rising Tornado Kick.
Ranma: Do you think you could teach me that move Setsuna?
Setsuna: No problem bro. But I suggest we get to class before we're all late.
Everyone went to their respective classes. As Setsuna, Nabiki and her friends walked to their class, Nabiki's friends couldn't stop stealing looks at Setsuna. They reached the class and went in. The bell rang and class started. Every eye seemed to be on Setsuna, who was leaning against the wall by the door. The teacher asked Setsuna to step forward and introduced Setsuna to the class.
Teacher: Class, we have a new student joining us today. I like to introduce Setsuna Saotome.
The class was suddenly alive with whispers. Male and female students all made comments about Setsuna.
Male Student A: Man, another Saotome.
Male Student B: Is this guy related to that Ranma guy.
Male Student C: If he is, maybe he's a lady-killer like Ranma.
Male Student A: Yeah, maybe he can give us some pointers.
While the male students were talking, so were the female students.
Female Student C: Wow, look at that bod.
Female Student D: Yeah, and those eyes. I've never seen anyone with sliver eyes.
The teacher hushed the class and told Setsuna where his set was. It just happen to be next to Nabiki. The class was about to start when Kuno finally arrived.
Teacher: Kuno. You're late, stand in the hall.
Kuno didn't say a word, he just turned around and stood in the hall. The rest of the class went by fast and it was soon time for lunch. Kuno walked back into the room and made his way towards Setsuna.
Setsuna: Hold on, *Kuno stops in front of Setsuna* first off… sorry.
Kuno: What did you say?
Setsuna: I said I'm sorry about this morning, but you left me little choice.
Kuno: Please explain yourself Saotome.
Setsuna: Look, you attacked me because I wouldn't help you, right?
Kuno: Correct.
Setsuna: Well, let's look at what you ask me to do. You wanted me to help you take my brothers fiancé away from him. My own brother. My own brother, who I just met mind you. See what I'm saying?
Kuno: Ah, I see. You cannot betray your kin because you have but recently been reunited. Very well then, I apologize for my actions earlier. I see now that you and Ranma are not cut from the same cloth.
Setsuna: What do you mean?
Kuno: I am saying that you are more of a gentleman then your brother ever will be.
Setsuna: uh…thanks, I guess.
Kuno: Farewell.
Once Kuno had left, Setsuna turned to Nabiki.
Setsuna: What was he talking about?
Nabiki: I thought you knew.
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A little bit later, Setsuna met up with Ranma and Akane, who, of course, were fighting again. Standing next to the arguing couple was a cute girl that Setsuna thought he recognized.
Setsuna: Hey Ranma.
Ranma: Hey Setsuna.
Akane: *Yelling at Ranma* Don't try to change the subject Ranma. Why can't you be a man and say you're sorry?
Ranma: *Yelling at Akane* I didn't do anything, alright! I ain't gonna apologize for something I didn't do.
Setsuna: *looking at the girl* Uh, Ranma, someone you care to introduce.
Ranma: *looking at Setsuna* Huh *looks at Ukyo* Oh yeah, Setsuna, I'd like you to meet Ukyo Kuonji, The best okonomiyaki chef in town. *crack* Ow! What you do that for?
Akane: *holding a mallet* Ranma!
Setsuna walked over to Ukyo, seeing as how his brother and Akane didn't show any signs of stopping their fight.
Setsuna: Pleased to meet you Ms. Kuonji.
Ukyo: Please call me Ukyo. *closely examines Setsuna's face* Hey, you were in my restaurant the other night.
Setsuna: *looking at Ukyo* Oh yeah, now I know why I thought I recognized you. How could I forget such a cute girl?
Ukyo: *blushes then playfully/painfully slaps Setsuna* Oh you. So you're Ranma's brother.
Setsuna: *rubbing his cheek* Unfortunately.
Ranma: *turning away from Akane* What's that suppose to me-
The last part of Ranma's sentence was cut of by Akane's mallet to was now lodged in the back of Ranma's skull.
Setsuna: *picking up Ranma's comatose body* Mind if I talk to my brother for a sec ladies?
Akane/Ukyo: No.
Setsuna: Thank you.
Setsuna dragged Ranma away from the girls, just far enough so the girls couldn't here them.
Setsuna: *shaking Ranma lightly* Yo Ranma, you awake?
Ranma: *clutching the back of his head* Ow, stupid uncute tomboy.
Setsuna: I think you should apologize to Akane.
Ranma: Nani? Why should I apologize to Akane?
Setsuna: Hear me out. First off, why is she mad at you?
Ranma: She says I insulted her cooking.
Setsuna: Well, what did you say exactly?
Ranma: All I said was that Ukyo was a great chef and that… *voice softens* Akane's cooking… *looks at ground* Damn.
Setsuna: See my point; you gotta learn to think before you talk.
Ranma: You right. I'll go apologize. One thing though, how'd you do that?
Setsuna: Do what?
Ranma: Make me realize I was wrong.
Setsuna: It's a gift.
The two walked back to the girls. Ranma walked over to Akane, who was still mad at him.
Ranma: Akane…
Akane: What? *said in angry voice.*
Ranma: Sorry.
Ukyo/Akane: Nani?
Akane: What did you say?
Ranma: I'm sorry for making fun of your cooking.
Akane: Ranma, are you feeling well?
Ranma: I'm fine.
Akane: Uh… ok then.
Ukyo: *looking at Setsuna* What did you say to Ranma?
Setsuna: That's a secret. *winks at Ukyo, she blushes*
As the group talked, their conversation turned to Setsuna's past. Once again, Setsuna told his story; Ukyo was shocked at what she heard.
Ukyo: So you're saying you've been living in a temple for seventeen years?
Setsuna: That's pretty much the gist of it.
Ranma: So you haven't had any women trouble your whole life, right?
Setsuna: Heh, I wish.
Akane/Ukyo: Huh?
Setsuna: I said I lived at a temple; I didn't say woman weren't allowed. Some of our strongest warriors were woman.
Ranma: How many bugged you?
Setsuna: Ho boy, I can't even remember. I lost count after an entire female class all got a sudden "interest" in me.
Akane: How big was the class?
Setsuna: About thirty students…give or take
Ranma: NANI!?! That must have been hell.
Setsuna: Yeah, tell me about, every time I'd turn around there would be a girl standing there wanting to go out with me.
Ranma: *putting his hand on Setsuna's shoulder* I feel your pain Setsuna.
Both Akane and Ukyo began to glare at Ranma. Unfortunately, for Ranma, he didn't notice, until Setsuna stepped away from him to a safe distance.
Akane: What is that suppose to mean Ranma *said through gritted teeth*
Ukyo: Yeah, are you trying to tell us something Ran-chan?
Now Ranma was scared, Akane had her mallet still in hand and Ukyo was starting to draw her battle spatula. Both girls aura was plainly visible now; Akane and Ukyo, together, sent Ranma arching the afternoon sky. Setsuna watched Ranma fly until he became a mere speck on the horizon, then turned to the two angry girls.
Setsuna: Don't you think that was a bit much?
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Ranma, still flying through the air, was on a flight plan towards the Cat Café. His trajectory had him heading directly for the roof, or… through the roof, whatever. Ranma landed with a loud "THUD!" right in front of Shampoo and Cologne. Shampoo, needless to say, was ecstatic to see Ranma.
Shampoo: Oh Ranma, Shampoo so happy to see you. You here to take Shampoo on date, yes?
Getting to his feet, Ranma hadn't heard of what Shampoo said, or even knew where he was at the moment. Even if Ranma were aware of where he was, he still wouldn't have been able to stop Shampoo from glomping him.
Ranma: *struggling for air* Sh-sham-ppoo…
Shampoo: What is it Ranma?
Ranma: *pointing at his throat* …air…
Shampoo: Ranma take Shampoo to date if she do?
At the moment, Cologne hopped Over to Ranma, first looking at the hole in the roof, then to Ranma.
Cologne: The door does work son-in-law. I see that you insulted Akane again.
Shampoo: *releasing Ranma and clenching her fist* Akane do this. Shampoo make her pay.
Cologne: Patience child, Ranma will soon see the light and choose you for his bride.
Ranma: *finally getting to his feet* Hey! I ain't gonna see no light.
Hearing this, Shampoo got an idea to try to make Ranma take her on a date.
Shampoo: Is Ranma hungry?
Ranma: Actually… I am hungry right now.
Shampoo: Good, Shampoo be right back with some dim sum for Ranma.
Shampoo and Cologne disappeared into the kitchen as Ranma sat down at a nearby table. After sometime, Setsuna, Akane, and Ukyo walked into the Cat Café. Seeing that Ranma was there, Setsuna pointed to him and said.
Setsuna: See, I knew he'd be at some sort of restaurant.
Ukyo: Geez Akane, did you have to hit him to Shampoo?
Akane: Hey, wait a second. You hit him too you know.
Setsuna: *walks over to Ranma and sits down* I take that you get hit a lot around here, right?
Ranma: You don't know the half.
In the kitchen, Shampoo had finished preparing Ranma's dim sum, and was taking it out to him. She stopped walking when she saw Ranma sitting with Akane, Ukyo, and some young man that she didn't know, but looked somewhat like Ranma. Upon seeing Shampoo glaring at them, Ukyo and Akane all began to glare at each other. The air around them began to fill with their auras'. Ranma and Setsuna both felt the aura that was swirling between the girls; Ranma began to get a little worried, unlike Setsuna, who had a slight smirk on his face.
Setsuna: Wow, I've seen pit-bulls that look nicer then you three do right now.
All three girls turned their heads slowly to Setsuna, who continued on; despite the looks (that would've killed a lesser man) the girls were giving him.
Setsuna: I mean, all of a sudden you all got mad for, as far as I can tell, absolutely no reason.
A sudden realization seemed to dawn upon the girls and their auras dissipated.
Setsuna: Why did you girls get mad all of a sudden?
Ranma leaned over to Setsuna and whispered into his ear. Setsuna's eyes widened as he listened to Ranma. When Ranma finished, Setsuna started to look from Ranma to the girls in disbelief.
Setsuna: You mean to tell me that all three of these girls are your fiancées?
Ranma: …yeah…
Setsuna: *whistles* I'm starting to feel good about being last as a baby, I mean who knows what pop might have done to me.
Shampoo: Shampoo confused.
Ranma: Oh, that's right you don't know.
Shampoo: Know what?
Ranma: Shampoo, I'd like you to meet my older brother Setsuna.
Shampoo: OLDER BROTHER!?!?!
Ranma: Yeah, he's my older brother.
Shampoo's face displayed an emotion it rarely showed, fear. She quickly excused herself and hurriedly made her way to the kitchen to get Cologne. Shampoo reentered following Cologne.
Cologne: *Studying Setsuna* Who might you be young man?
Ranma: This is- *whack*
Cologne: I was asking him son-in-law. *pointing to Setsuna*
Setsuna: *suppressing the urge to laugh at Ranma* I'm Setsuna Saotome, Ranma's older brother, madam.
Cologne wasn't too thrilled to hear that, but didn't let it show.
Cologne: If you are a Saotome, where have you been all this time?
Setsuna: *sighs* That's a really long story. Let's just say I was lost as a baby.
Cologne: *narrowing her eyes* I see…
Setsuna: I think it's time we left for home Ranma; I mean we did skip out of school early.
Ranma: I guess, *getting up* well let's go, bye Shampoo.
Setsuna: Sorry to bother you.
Shampoo: Wait… you no eat dim sum yet.
Ranma didn't hear Shampoo, because he and everyone else were outside. As the group walked away, Mousse arrived and saw them leaving. He had his glasses on, so he was able to see the young man walking with Ranma. After some distance, Ukyo had to leave the group to go open her restaurant. Now Ranma, Akane, and Setsuna all made their way back to the Tendo Dojo.
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End of Part 3
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Author Commentary: Good, that makes three. I hope I'm doing a good job; I don't need another mallet to the head. *Author flinches, and quickly looks around for any sign of a mallet* Phew… all clear. Still… *looks again* anyway, something really strange is going on. Why would Cologne and Shampoo think it's a big deal that Ranma has an older brother? And what about Mousse? What will he do when he finds out about Setsuna? Seeing as how Akane is nowhere to be found, I guess it's safe to tell you. *Ukyo appears and wallops author in the head with her giant spatula. "You can't do that!" Ukyo disappears. Author slowly gets back to his chair.* Oooowwww… this is starting to became a hazard to my health. . I'll just go now, later.
Next Time on Ranma ½: An Amazon's Fate
Legal Garbage: All the characters in this fan fic are copyright of Rumiko Takahashi and Shogakukan Inc, etc, etc, etc. I don't own them; I'm just borrowing them for the time being and will return them later. The only characters that don't belong to Viz or Rumiko are my own created characters Setsuna Saotome and Yu Long. Copyright laws apply to these characters, I created them, please don't use them unless you include my name and that THEY ARE MINE! Standard warnings for fan fics. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!
Key: */*\* = Scene change
*word* = An action
name/name = said together
{word} = Thought
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Part 3: Everyone, meet Setsuna
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Morning finally came and both families began to wake. Of course, Kasumi and Nodoka were the firsts one up, preparing breakfast. A little later Ranma, and Setsuna were outside with Genma sparring, with Legia watching from the back porch.
Setsuna: Do you guys do this everyday? *asks Ranma while dodging Genma's attack*
Ranma: Pretty much. *attacks Genma*
Genma: I won't have my sons getting weak.
Setsuna/Ranma: Weak huh?
Both Ranma and Setsuna jump kicked Genma into the koi pond. A giant panda emerged from the koi pond and attacked both Ranma and Setsuna.
Setsuna: Pop?
Ranma: Whoops, I knew I forgot to tell you something.
Setsuna looked at Ranma with the same analytical eyes he did the night before. Suddenly, Setsuna grabbed Ranma and threw him into the koi pond. A moment later, a very wet, very angry, and very female Ranma-chan emerged from the pond.
Ranma-chan: What you do that for?
Setsuna: Just checking my suspicions.
Kasumi: Breakfast is ready.
Kasumi called from the veranda. Setsuna walked in, leaving an angry Ranma-chan and Giant Panda behind him as he went to the table. Everyone sat down and started to eat breakfast. Soon, a conversation started up.
Setsuna: Would some mind telling the name of this high school?
Nabiki: It's called Furinkan High; you'll be in the same class I'm in. Oh yeah, I should warn you about Kuno.
Setsuna: Who's Kuno?
Ranma-chan: A pervert.
Akane: Takes one to know one.
Ranma-chan: Would you quit calling me a pervert?
Setsuna: *whispers to Nabiki* Are they all ways like this?
Nabiki: *whispers back* Pretty much. *returns to normal voice* Come on, you don't want to be late your first day, do you?
Setsuna: Ok, just let me get my coat.
Setsuna and Nabiki headed for school, leaving Akane and Ranma-chan arguing. Akane and Ranma-chan stopped fighting and realized that their siblings had already left without them.
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On the way to school, Setsuna and Nabiki continued to talk. Nabiki told Setsuna what groups were ok to be associated with and which ones he wanted to stay away from. Nabiki was dressed in here uniform while Setsuna was dressed in his usual attire.
Setsuna: You sure they won't say anything about me not being in uniform.
Nabiki: I don't think so. Ranma never has any problems.
Setsuna: Ok then. You going to tell me about Kuno now or am I going to have to wait and meet him myself.
Nabiki: Ok, he's about so high *indicates Kuno's height with her hand* and into kendo…
Setsuna: Oh, a swordsman?
Nabiki: Yeah, he's good but not good enough to beat Ranma. And probably not you either.
Setsuna: *smirks* Flattery will get you nowhere Nabiki.
Nabiki: *also smirks* We'll see. Anyway, he's in our class, and he thinks Ranma's cursed form is his "pig-tailed goddess".
Setsuna: He doesn't know about the curse?
Nabiki: We've tried to explain it to him, but he doesn't get it.
Nabiki and Setsuna made into Furinkan High. Once they walk in, it seems as if everyone is staring at them. Some of Nabiki's friends spot her and quickly rush over to her, to ask her about the cute young man walking with her.
Female Student A: Nabiki, who's this guy, your new boyfriend or something?
Nabiki: Nope, he's not mine. He's-
Female Student B: *asking Setsuna* Oh, so then you're available?
Setsuna: Heh heh, Sorry ladies, I'm not in the market for a relationship right now. I mean, I just moved here.
Female Student A/B: Ahhhh.
Nabiki: Excuse me, *everyone looks at Nabiki* mind if I tell you who he is before you try to get a date?
Female Student A/B: Sorry Nabiki.
Nabiki: Ladies, meet Setsuna Saotome.
Female Student A: Nice to meet you, Setsuna.
Setsuna: It's a pleasure to meet such lovely young ladies.
Female Student A: *blushes then giggles*.
Female Student B: Saotome? Are you related to Ranma?
Setsuna: Yeah, he's my little brother.
As the group continued to talk, Kuno spotted Nabiki and made his way over to her.
Kuno: Nabiki Tendo, wither your fair sister, Akane Tendo?
Nabiki: Oh Kuno baby, she's probably running late again.
Kuno: It would seem so, *looks at Setsuna who is standing next to Nabiki* Who are you?
Nabiki: Kuno, I'd like you to meet Setsuna Saotome.
Kuno: Saotome, are you related to that vile sorcerer?
Setsuna: Hey, that "vile sorcerer", as you so "kindly" put it, happens to be my younger brother.
Kuno: You must assist me in releasing the fair Akane Tendo and the pig-tailed girl from his vile clutches.
Setsuna: *slightly amused* You think Ranma is an evil sorcerer.
Kuno: Yes, and as well an enslaver of women.
Setsuna: *bursts into laughter*
Kuno: What do you find so amusing?
Setsuna: You think Ranma his an enslaver of women? Oh man, what fantasy world are you living in?
Kuno: You dare mock the great Tatawaki Kuno, I shall punish you, prepare yourself.
Kuno charged Setsuna and initiated his pattern strike, which Setsuna easily dodged. Kuno continued his attack and continued to miss. After some time Ranma and Akane arrived at school and saw Kuno trying to strike Setsuna. Ranma was about to held his brother when Akane stopped him.
Ranma: What are you doing?
Akane: Ranma, if Kuno can't beat you, what chance does he have against Setsuna?
Ranma: Oh yeah.
Akane: Let's just watch and see what happens.
Now Ranma, Akane, Nabiki, and her friends watched as Kuno continued his assault. After some more dodges, Setsuna decided to end the fight. Kuno slashed downward with his sword only to have it block by Setsuna catching the blade between his palms. Still holding the blade, Setsuna brought his right leg up and kicked the sword out of Kuno's hands. The sword was knocked away, and Setsuna dropped down to a crouch then did a stationary flip into a vertical, upward spiral kick, sending Kuno flying. Setsuna landed with ease and watched as Kuno fell back down to earth.
Setsuna: Heh, is that all you've got?
Ranma: What was that about?
Setsuna: Ah, the jerk wanted me to help him get Akane and "the pig-tailed girl" away from you, *mimicking Kuno* "you vile sorcerer".
Ranma: What?
Akane: What did you use on Kuno?
Setsuna: Oh that, it's called the Rising Tornado Kick.
Ranma: Do you think you could teach me that move Setsuna?
Setsuna: No problem bro. But I suggest we get to class before we're all late.
Everyone went to their respective classes. As Setsuna, Nabiki and her friends walked to their class, Nabiki's friends couldn't stop stealing looks at Setsuna. They reached the class and went in. The bell rang and class started. Every eye seemed to be on Setsuna, who was leaning against the wall by the door. The teacher asked Setsuna to step forward and introduced Setsuna to the class.
Teacher: Class, we have a new student joining us today. I like to introduce Setsuna Saotome.
The class was suddenly alive with whispers. Male and female students all made comments about Setsuna.
Male Student A: Man, another Saotome.
Male Student B: Is this guy related to that Ranma guy.
Male Student C: If he is, maybe he's a lady-killer like Ranma.
Male Student A: Yeah, maybe he can give us some pointers.
While the male students were talking, so were the female students.
Female Student C: Wow, look at that bod.
Female Student D: Yeah, and those eyes. I've never seen anyone with sliver eyes.
The teacher hushed the class and told Setsuna where his set was. It just happen to be next to Nabiki. The class was about to start when Kuno finally arrived.
Teacher: Kuno. You're late, stand in the hall.
Kuno didn't say a word, he just turned around and stood in the hall. The rest of the class went by fast and it was soon time for lunch. Kuno walked back into the room and made his way towards Setsuna.
Setsuna: Hold on, *Kuno stops in front of Setsuna* first off… sorry.
Kuno: What did you say?
Setsuna: I said I'm sorry about this morning, but you left me little choice.
Kuno: Please explain yourself Saotome.
Setsuna: Look, you attacked me because I wouldn't help you, right?
Kuno: Correct.
Setsuna: Well, let's look at what you ask me to do. You wanted me to help you take my brothers fiancé away from him. My own brother. My own brother, who I just met mind you. See what I'm saying?
Kuno: Ah, I see. You cannot betray your kin because you have but recently been reunited. Very well then, I apologize for my actions earlier. I see now that you and Ranma are not cut from the same cloth.
Setsuna: What do you mean?
Kuno: I am saying that you are more of a gentleman then your brother ever will be.
Setsuna: uh…thanks, I guess.
Kuno: Farewell.
Once Kuno had left, Setsuna turned to Nabiki.
Setsuna: What was he talking about?
Nabiki: I thought you knew.
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A little bit later, Setsuna met up with Ranma and Akane, who, of course, were fighting again. Standing next to the arguing couple was a cute girl that Setsuna thought he recognized.
Setsuna: Hey Ranma.
Ranma: Hey Setsuna.
Akane: *Yelling at Ranma* Don't try to change the subject Ranma. Why can't you be a man and say you're sorry?
Ranma: *Yelling at Akane* I didn't do anything, alright! I ain't gonna apologize for something I didn't do.
Setsuna: *looking at the girl* Uh, Ranma, someone you care to introduce.
Ranma: *looking at Setsuna* Huh *looks at Ukyo* Oh yeah, Setsuna, I'd like you to meet Ukyo Kuonji, The best okonomiyaki chef in town. *crack* Ow! What you do that for?
Akane: *holding a mallet* Ranma!
Setsuna walked over to Ukyo, seeing as how his brother and Akane didn't show any signs of stopping their fight.
Setsuna: Pleased to meet you Ms. Kuonji.
Ukyo: Please call me Ukyo. *closely examines Setsuna's face* Hey, you were in my restaurant the other night.
Setsuna: *looking at Ukyo* Oh yeah, now I know why I thought I recognized you. How could I forget such a cute girl?
Ukyo: *blushes then playfully/painfully slaps Setsuna* Oh you. So you're Ranma's brother.
Setsuna: *rubbing his cheek* Unfortunately.
Ranma: *turning away from Akane* What's that suppose to me-
The last part of Ranma's sentence was cut of by Akane's mallet to was now lodged in the back of Ranma's skull.
Setsuna: *picking up Ranma's comatose body* Mind if I talk to my brother for a sec ladies?
Akane/Ukyo: No.
Setsuna: Thank you.
Setsuna dragged Ranma away from the girls, just far enough so the girls couldn't here them.
Setsuna: *shaking Ranma lightly* Yo Ranma, you awake?
Ranma: *clutching the back of his head* Ow, stupid uncute tomboy.
Setsuna: I think you should apologize to Akane.
Ranma: Nani? Why should I apologize to Akane?
Setsuna: Hear me out. First off, why is she mad at you?
Ranma: She says I insulted her cooking.
Setsuna: Well, what did you say exactly?
Ranma: All I said was that Ukyo was a great chef and that… *voice softens* Akane's cooking… *looks at ground* Damn.
Setsuna: See my point; you gotta learn to think before you talk.
Ranma: You right. I'll go apologize. One thing though, how'd you do that?
Setsuna: Do what?
Ranma: Make me realize I was wrong.
Setsuna: It's a gift.
The two walked back to the girls. Ranma walked over to Akane, who was still mad at him.
Ranma: Akane…
Akane: What? *said in angry voice.*
Ranma: Sorry.
Ukyo/Akane: Nani?
Akane: What did you say?
Ranma: I'm sorry for making fun of your cooking.
Akane: Ranma, are you feeling well?
Ranma: I'm fine.
Akane: Uh… ok then.
Ukyo: *looking at Setsuna* What did you say to Ranma?
Setsuna: That's a secret. *winks at Ukyo, she blushes*
As the group talked, their conversation turned to Setsuna's past. Once again, Setsuna told his story; Ukyo was shocked at what she heard.
Ukyo: So you're saying you've been living in a temple for seventeen years?
Setsuna: That's pretty much the gist of it.
Ranma: So you haven't had any women trouble your whole life, right?
Setsuna: Heh, I wish.
Akane/Ukyo: Huh?
Setsuna: I said I lived at a temple; I didn't say woman weren't allowed. Some of our strongest warriors were woman.
Ranma: How many bugged you?
Setsuna: Ho boy, I can't even remember. I lost count after an entire female class all got a sudden "interest" in me.
Akane: How big was the class?
Setsuna: About thirty students…give or take
Ranma: NANI!?! That must have been hell.
Setsuna: Yeah, tell me about, every time I'd turn around there would be a girl standing there wanting to go out with me.
Ranma: *putting his hand on Setsuna's shoulder* I feel your pain Setsuna.
Both Akane and Ukyo began to glare at Ranma. Unfortunately, for Ranma, he didn't notice, until Setsuna stepped away from him to a safe distance.
Akane: What is that suppose to mean Ranma *said through gritted teeth*
Ukyo: Yeah, are you trying to tell us something Ran-chan?
Now Ranma was scared, Akane had her mallet still in hand and Ukyo was starting to draw her battle spatula. Both girls aura was plainly visible now; Akane and Ukyo, together, sent Ranma arching the afternoon sky. Setsuna watched Ranma fly until he became a mere speck on the horizon, then turned to the two angry girls.
Setsuna: Don't you think that was a bit much?
*/*\*
Ranma, still flying through the air, was on a flight plan towards the Cat Café. His trajectory had him heading directly for the roof, or… through the roof, whatever. Ranma landed with a loud "THUD!" right in front of Shampoo and Cologne. Shampoo, needless to say, was ecstatic to see Ranma.
Shampoo: Oh Ranma, Shampoo so happy to see you. You here to take Shampoo on date, yes?
Getting to his feet, Ranma hadn't heard of what Shampoo said, or even knew where he was at the moment. Even if Ranma were aware of where he was, he still wouldn't have been able to stop Shampoo from glomping him.
Ranma: *struggling for air* Sh-sham-ppoo…
Shampoo: What is it Ranma?
Ranma: *pointing at his throat* …air…
Shampoo: Ranma take Shampoo to date if she do?
At the moment, Cologne hopped Over to Ranma, first looking at the hole in the roof, then to Ranma.
Cologne: The door does work son-in-law. I see that you insulted Akane again.
Shampoo: *releasing Ranma and clenching her fist* Akane do this. Shampoo make her pay.
Cologne: Patience child, Ranma will soon see the light and choose you for his bride.
Ranma: *finally getting to his feet* Hey! I ain't gonna see no light.
Hearing this, Shampoo got an idea to try to make Ranma take her on a date.
Shampoo: Is Ranma hungry?
Ranma: Actually… I am hungry right now.
Shampoo: Good, Shampoo be right back with some dim sum for Ranma.
Shampoo and Cologne disappeared into the kitchen as Ranma sat down at a nearby table. After sometime, Setsuna, Akane, and Ukyo walked into the Cat Café. Seeing that Ranma was there, Setsuna pointed to him and said.
Setsuna: See, I knew he'd be at some sort of restaurant.
Ukyo: Geez Akane, did you have to hit him to Shampoo?
Akane: Hey, wait a second. You hit him too you know.
Setsuna: *walks over to Ranma and sits down* I take that you get hit a lot around here, right?
Ranma: You don't know the half.
In the kitchen, Shampoo had finished preparing Ranma's dim sum, and was taking it out to him. She stopped walking when she saw Ranma sitting with Akane, Ukyo, and some young man that she didn't know, but looked somewhat like Ranma. Upon seeing Shampoo glaring at them, Ukyo and Akane all began to glare at each other. The air around them began to fill with their auras'. Ranma and Setsuna both felt the aura that was swirling between the girls; Ranma began to get a little worried, unlike Setsuna, who had a slight smirk on his face.
Setsuna: Wow, I've seen pit-bulls that look nicer then you three do right now.
All three girls turned their heads slowly to Setsuna, who continued on; despite the looks (that would've killed a lesser man) the girls were giving him.
Setsuna: I mean, all of a sudden you all got mad for, as far as I can tell, absolutely no reason.
A sudden realization seemed to dawn upon the girls and their auras dissipated.
Setsuna: Why did you girls get mad all of a sudden?
Ranma leaned over to Setsuna and whispered into his ear. Setsuna's eyes widened as he listened to Ranma. When Ranma finished, Setsuna started to look from Ranma to the girls in disbelief.
Setsuna: You mean to tell me that all three of these girls are your fiancées?
Ranma: …yeah…
Setsuna: *whistles* I'm starting to feel good about being last as a baby, I mean who knows what pop might have done to me.
Shampoo: Shampoo confused.
Ranma: Oh, that's right you don't know.
Shampoo: Know what?
Ranma: Shampoo, I'd like you to meet my older brother Setsuna.
Shampoo: OLDER BROTHER!?!?!
Ranma: Yeah, he's my older brother.
Shampoo's face displayed an emotion it rarely showed, fear. She quickly excused herself and hurriedly made her way to the kitchen to get Cologne. Shampoo reentered following Cologne.
Cologne: *Studying Setsuna* Who might you be young man?
Ranma: This is- *whack*
Cologne: I was asking him son-in-law. *pointing to Setsuna*
Setsuna: *suppressing the urge to laugh at Ranma* I'm Setsuna Saotome, Ranma's older brother, madam.
Cologne wasn't too thrilled to hear that, but didn't let it show.
Cologne: If you are a Saotome, where have you been all this time?
Setsuna: *sighs* That's a really long story. Let's just say I was lost as a baby.
Cologne: *narrowing her eyes* I see…
Setsuna: I think it's time we left for home Ranma; I mean we did skip out of school early.
Ranma: I guess, *getting up* well let's go, bye Shampoo.
Setsuna: Sorry to bother you.
Shampoo: Wait… you no eat dim sum yet.
Ranma didn't hear Shampoo, because he and everyone else were outside. As the group walked away, Mousse arrived and saw them leaving. He had his glasses on, so he was able to see the young man walking with Ranma. After some distance, Ukyo had to leave the group to go open her restaurant. Now Ranma, Akane, and Setsuna all made their way back to the Tendo Dojo.
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End of Part 3
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Author Commentary: Good, that makes three. I hope I'm doing a good job; I don't need another mallet to the head. *Author flinches, and quickly looks around for any sign of a mallet* Phew… all clear. Still… *looks again* anyway, something really strange is going on. Why would Cologne and Shampoo think it's a big deal that Ranma has an older brother? And what about Mousse? What will he do when he finds out about Setsuna? Seeing as how Akane is nowhere to be found, I guess it's safe to tell you. *Ukyo appears and wallops author in the head with her giant spatula. "You can't do that!" Ukyo disappears. Author slowly gets back to his chair.* Oooowwww… this is starting to became a hazard to my health. . I'll just go now, later.
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