As the Group got off of the train at the Nierma station, Cologne briefly reran
the many conversations that her and Ranma had during the trip back from China,
to say she was still a bit shocked at how much he was holding back in the battle
with Saffron would be the understatement of the century, she also couldn't
help but wonder why he privately arranged to meet her on the mall roof at dawn
the next morning, the only information he would give was that he would explain
tomorrow to avoid possible interferences...
As they neared the Tendo home and the Amazons continued on to the Neko-Katen, Ranma bid them farewell until tomorrow, and thanked them for the help they gave in china.
I get the suspicion that the Boy is up to something... thought Genma, but he abandoned that line of thought when he noticed he was getting quite hungry.
"Tadama!" said Ranma as he entered the Tendo home with Akane & Genma trailing behind, as usual Kasumi was all smiles and cheerfully welcomed them back, Soun was crying a River like usual, and Nabiki was demanding to know everything that happened, Nothing ever changes thought Ranma not yet anyways..., After asking Soun if he could have some privacy until dinnertime in the dojo to relax a little, Ranma told Nabiki that he would tell her about things later when he felt like it, she was a little miffed, but he didn't care at the moment, he simply wanted to relax a little and sort some things out in his mind for the rest of the day.
After putting his things in the room he and Genma shared, Ranma went to the
dojo to Meditate, after a couple hours Kasumi came in and told him that dinner
would be ready in about an hour, and suggested that he relax in the Furo until
then, nodding, Ranma headed to the Furo, as he relaxed in the hot water time
passed quickly, and it was Dinnertime before he knew it, after eating dinner
at a slower normal pace, and fending off his Fathers attempts to steal his food
without even thinking about it, Ranma went and Practiced in the Dojo for a little
while, then Disappeared onto the Roof until everyone had gone to sleep.
Having sorted out a plan for the next day eventually he decided to go to bed.
Just before Dawn Ranma left completely unseen and unheard leaving a note saying he had gone on a short training trip, and would be back as soon as he could.
30 minutes after Dawn on the roof of the mall Cologne had not seen any sign
of Ranma yet, nor could she sense him anywhere near, that is until he faded
into view in front of her, her only comment being
"How long?" to which, Ranma Replied with a shrug "10 minutes
before you arrived.." Cologne only shook her head, "can you now
tell me why you wanted to meet here?" nodding Ranma started
"Today I am going to visit my Mother, I have not seen her in over 12 years,
nor did I know she was still alive until several days before we had to go to
China." Cologne simply asked "why is it that you need me to do that?....Or
do I want to know?" Ranma replied by handing a rather battered book to
Cologne saying
"Read this, and the contract in the front and you will know why..."
Taking the book Cologne looked at the cover which read "Journal of Genma
Saotome – Training Journey with Ranma" taking a brief look at Ranma
who nodded to go ahead, Cologne began to read, about 2 hours later Cologne visibly
was having great difficulty controlling her anger, the first comment out of
Cologne's mouth being
"in all my 350 years on this earth I have never heard of stupidity being
taken to such an extreme!"
sadly nodding, Ranma said "That is the main reason why I need you with
me, I have to break this to my Mother in a way that she can handle it"
then he added with a tone of Regret "and the fact that I barely remember
her makes it a thousand times more difficult!" having finaly calmed down
Cologne said
"I will do everything that I can to see that this works out for the best
Ranma!" then she added
"Pardon the comment, but how you could be related to that insult to humanity,
I don't know."
Nodding in agreement Ranma said "shall we be on our way then?" Nodding,
Cologne and Ranma both left heading to Ranma's Mother's house.
Next Chapter: Mom! I'm Home!
Authors Note: Sorry for the Long Delay in Updating, I will try to update more frequently unless more unexpected problems occour...