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Ok here is chapter 2 of the story please note that I do not own any of the characters and that the story takes place before the priestess of Suzaku was 1st presented to the universe of the 4 Gods, however the warriors of Suzaku are already present well here is what happens next.(special thanks to Jeffrey for the review)


Chapter 2: The Man called Tamahome

The 3 girls walked silently across the woods not knowing where they will end up. "Man! I'm Hungry!" whined a very starved and tired Minako as she, Ranma, and Fuu walked towards the unknown.

"Isn't there supposed to be fruits at least in this place!" said Minako

"Oh quit you're whinning and get walking we're all tired here" said Ranma -stomach rumbles-looks at it- "I need some food!!!!!!!"

Fuu reaches to her pocket "I think I've got some candy here" Fuu said "Oh what do you know I still have 5!"

Fuu gave them each 1 candy and ate them. "I think we're almost there!" said Fuu "That's what you said 4 hours ago" said Minako as she munched through her candy. "hehe" replied Fuu. "Hey what was that?!" said Ranma suddenly. Then right behind them, the bush rumbled fiercley. "Ok girls get behind me! I'll protect us!" said Ranma as she boldly prepared a fighting stance. The rumbling stopped then out of the bush leapt a huge Tiger. "YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"Ranma squeeled as she leapt up to Minako's arms "I'll protect us huh?" whispered Minako as she held a shaking and squeeling Ranma. "nice kitty......good kitty.......kitty want some candy huh?" asked Fuu as she tried to get the Tiger away. "Yeah.....polly want a cracker?........oops" said Minako as the Tiger leapt towards them, fury in it's eyes. The Girls squeeled.

Then, out of nowhere, a handsome man with a long pig-tail kicked the Tiger out of it's way. Fuu immediately noticed the demon sign on his forehead while Minako noticed how hot he is. Ranma however, was still in Minako's arms, eyes closed, shaking with fear, and muttering something about cats. The guy wrestled the tiger as Minako cheered wildly for him. The tiger then noticed the demon sign in his head and ran away. The man straightened up and turned to face the girls "Are you girls ok?" he aske. Minako immediately dumped Ranma to the ground and Ranma fell with a loud thud and got up still shaking until she finnaly straightenned up. Minako went over to the guy and said "oh thank you thank you mister we can't say how much we appreciate being saved by a strong, handsome, powerful, dreamy........" she trailed off with hearts bloating in her eyes. "Ofcourse saving you girls would be no problem for the right price" he said, his hand sticking out for payment. The hearts poped off Mina's face immediately then Fuu said, "sorry sir but we don't have any money right now" the guy's smile became a scowl then he said "what!!!!???? I save you girls from a fierce Tiger and you barely even give a tip?!" "Hey! we didn't ask you to save us anyway!" protested Minako "fine! then go ahead leave! don't expect me to show up saving you from lions, tigers and bears!"shouted the guy as the 3 walked away. 'Damn I hate that guy! he maybe cute but he is such an as--' Minako's thought's were interupted as she felt herself falling to the ground, she has fainted.

"Minako!" screamed the 2 girls as Minako layed on the ground unconcious. The guy came running towards them and picked her up "You girls realy do have no money! c'mon I'll take you to my place" he said in more serious tone. Ranma and Fuu nodded and followed him into the forest. They ran for a few minutes and found themselves facing a small village where the man lead them into one of the cottages and laid Minako in a bed. The man took a pitcher of water and put some in a dipper which made Minako drink. "How long have you girls been travelling?" he asked "Since this morning I guess" said Fuu. "She'll be fine now all she needs is a bit of rest and she'll be fine" he said "I suppose we owe you on this one again?" asked Ranma with a doubtful look. "You girls seem too broke to even buy food I would be a real bastard if I did that" the guy said 'So he does have a heart afterall' thought Ranma as a soft smile appeared on her face. "My name is Tamahome" he said, a smile glittering on his face.

**well that's it review it please**