Akane no Densetsu: Toki no Saidzuchi

A Ranma Nibun no Ichi/Zelda no Densetsu/Pokémon crossover by Chesu.

Disclaimer: I don't own ANY of the characters in this story. Except for the guy with the pigtail. Yeah, you know the one. No, no, the other one. Yeah. That one.

Chapter One: Of Trees and Womens Underwear

Part III: What the Shiatsu?

Nerima District-

Dr. Tofu examined the cracked brown scroll in his hands, talking to the skeleton riding on his back as he did.

"This is just what we've been looking for, Betty, and not a second too soon, with Mother coming to town. This scroll holds the secrets of the bi zhou tan ran Shiatsu Point." He paused, looking to the sky. "Kasumi..."

The doctor resumed walking down the sidewalk, looking intently at the sealed scroll, as if it would tell him what was written in it if he did so for long enough. "If I use this technique on myself, I will be able to keep my grip when I'm around...her.."

He absently turned a corner, his body automatically taking him home. "The bi zhou tan ran...ma? Ranma?"

Dr. Tofu focused on the black pigtail sticking out of what looked like a pile of rubble. "Ranma? Is that you?" He got a grip on the pigtail and pulled Ranma out of the ground, dirt and shredded lingere falling away.

"Ranma, what are you doing in a place like this?" After checking for a pulse, the doctor tucked the scroll into his gi and hefted the unconscious boy onto his shoulder. "Looks like you got it pretty bad, Ranma. Your pulse is a bit weak, but don't worry, I'll have you back in tip-top shape in no time!"

Dr. Tofu continued on his way back to the his chairopractic clinic, humming under the weight of Ranma and Betty.

***

Kokiri Forest-

"C'mon, Kuno, let me through!" Ranma held out the Poké Ball containing Tyrogue.

Kuno pointed his bokken at Ranma's chest, eyebrows lowered. "So, Saotome, you have a Pokémon of your own? Then, you wouldn't mind a little...BATTLE?!" Thunder crashed and lightning flashed as he said this, then vanished just as quickly.

Ranma settled into a fighting stance, smiling. "Okay, Kuno, but ya know ya won't win!"

"What is this? I have no wish for meet fists with you, Saotome, but for us to test our skills as Pokémon trainers!"

Upon seeing Ranma's blank stare, Nabiki flew up to his ear. "He wants your Pokémon to fight his. Hold out the ball and will Tyrogue to come out."

"Uh..Tyrogue, I summon you! ..or something!" Ranma shouted, holding out his Poké Ball. The ball expanded to about three times its size and a red beam shot out. The light coalesced into a glowing red creature, then faded. Tyrogue stood up, flexing his purple/pink wrists.

Kuno held out his own ball, which was black and yellow. "Scyther! I choose you!"

"What's that, Kuno? You used an Ultra Ball to catch a Scyther?" Nabiki asked, reaading a tiny magazine on Ranma's shoulder.

"Enough, fairy! This is no concern of yours!" He crossed his arms over his chest. "Besides, you probably couldn't afford an Ultra Ball."

Ranma took a step forward, fist clenched. "Come on already! Let's do this while we're young, huh?!"

Kuno nodded and pointed his bokken at Ranma once again. "Fine! Let us begin the battle that will be the end of you! Scyther, Fury Cutter!"

-Glossary-

Bi zhou tan ran- Lost Shiatsu point in which an herbal mixture is rubbed against the elbow, calming nerves and bringing tranquility of mind.

Bokken- A wooden sword used for Kendo.

Shiatsu- The Chinese art of Accupressure. Applying pressure and/or herbs to certain areas of the body will affect other certain areas.

~Preview of next session~

"No, Tyrogue, I said Double Kick! C'mon, help me out here! If ya don't, he'll kill you!"

Scyther quickly closed the distance between them and brought his arm down, ready to slice the Tyrogue in half. "You're done, Saotome! Victory is mine!"