(REPOSTED BECAUSE THE OLD ONE GOT KILLED BY THE NEW FORMATTING)
A Ranma 1/2 Fanfic Trilogy:
"The True Meaning of Love"
By: s16thunderjet
Story 1
"The Search for Atlantis"
Chapter 5:
The Temple of Patrios
Part 1:
The Journey Begins
RING...
"Uh, what time is it?" Ukyo asked no one in particular. She reached for the alarm clock and turned it off. It read 5:15 A. M.
"Better get up already." she said and with a loud moan, stretched her arms.
Ukyo fixed her bedding and went to the bathroom to take a bath. She got her bath things and was walking along the hall when she remembered Ryoga. She walked to his door and opened it.
She smiled at the sight. Ryoga was cuddled up with a pillow and was snoring lightly.
"Aww, he looks like a baby." she commented.
Ukyo walked in and closed the door behind her. She placed her bath things on top of a chair and walked to Ryoga's side. She looked down at his handsome face.
"Ryoga, wake up." she whispered and then shook him. It didn't work. She shook him again, and again, and again. Nothing.
"He looks like a baby, but sleeps like a brick." she said.
She shook him again, stronger this time and yelled, "Ryoga, wake up!" Ryoga sat bolt upright on his futon.
"Finally." said Ukyo.
"What... what's going on?" asked Ryoga, innocently.
"I've been trying to wake you up for the last few minutes!" she yelled again.
Ryoga was rubbing his temples and his eyes. His vision was still a little blurred, but then focused on a fuming Ukyo. He blushed, acknowledging his mistake.
"Uh, sorry." said Ryoga in a calm and gentle voice which made Ukyo feel funny. She calmed down a bit, no longer feeling irritation. She smiled for him.
"It's alright." she said.
"And I'm sorry for screaming at you like that." she said, acknowledging her own mistake.
"I just don't want to be late for the trip." she said.
Ryoga stared at her. She looked cute even when she just got out of the bed. And waking up to her every morning for the rest of his life isn't such a bad notion.
He blushed at the thought. Then Ukyo stood up and picked up her bath things. For this reason, she didn't see him blush outrageously.
"I'll be taking a bath now." she announced and headed for the bathroom.
Ryoga just sat there, his mind being flooded by new and interesting thoughts. Thoughts about a certain girl. A girl with long chestnut-brown hair, wears boys clothes and uses a spatula for a weapon.
A girl named Ukyo.
He decided it was pretty impossible, knowing Ukyo's love for Ranma and his own love for Akane. So he stood up and started fixing his futon. Moments later, a knock came from outside.
"Coming." he shouted as he closed the door. Walking down the stairs, he headed for the door on the left. He opened it and then fainted.
The last thing he heard was an, "AAAAAHHHHH!"
At the Nekohanten, Mousse was up before Shampoo. Actually, he didn't have much sleep. He kept thinking about what Cologne told him. If Cologne meant what she said, then he has a chance with Shampoo.
He was surprised to hear some encouraging words from Cologne, especially when it is about his love for Shampoo. Usually, she is the first one to discourage him.
But now... His thoughts were sidetracked when he heard a knock on the door.
"Come in." he spoke. The door opened and revealed a drowsy Shampoo. She looked around Mousse's room and was surprised. He was up before her.
"Yes, Shampoo?" he asked.
"I see that you're already awake and preparing." she pointed out.
"Oh, I didn't want to make you wait for me." he replied. Shampoo just nodded.
"OK. I'll be preparing my things. I'll meet you downstairs." she said.
Mousse nodded and looked at Shampoo. Receiving an answer, Shampoo went out of Mousse's room and started preparing her things. Then his thoughts came back to him.
*Cologne is right, this is my chance, maybe the last chance I'll ever get.* he thought.
Back at Ucchan's Okonomiyaki, Artemis was tending to an unconscious Ryoga while Ukyo was dressing up. Ranma was fixing their back packs while Nabiki was writing down a contract for Ukyo.
After a few minutes, Ukyo came down from her room. She and Nabiki talked about the restaurant and then reached an agreement.
Nabiki was to take care of the restaurant in her absence, and she is to receive 50% of the total earnings as a form of payment.
Ryoga finally came around after the contract signing. Ukyo was immediately beside him.
"Are you alright, Ryoga?" she asked. Ryoga was still a little woozy.
But he managed to ask them, "What happened?"
Artemis took the white cloth off Ryoga's head.
"You fainted." said Ukyo. Ryoga tried to sit up, but fell back instantly.
"I did?" he asked again.
"Yup!" confirmed Ukyo.
"You walked in on Ucchan while she was taking a bath. Lucky for her, she had a towel wrapped around her." added Ranma. Ryoga blushed as the memories rushed back at him.
"Sorry." he said and bowed his head, waiting for a slap or a spatula to hit his face. But no blows came. Ukyo just smiled at him.
"It's alright, it was an accident." she said. Ryoga looked at her with confusion.
*Why didn't she hit me? If Akane was in her place, I would be orbiting the planet Mars by now.* he thought. Ukyo got a cup of hot tea and handed it to Ryoga.
"Here, drink this." she said.
"Th... Thank you." he muttered.
"You're welcome." she said and stood up to enter the kitchen.
Ryoga just stared at the pretty girl as she walked into the kitchen. Nabiki and Ranma were watching them from their seats.
"Looks like the eternally lost boy is not so lost anymore." commented Nabiki.
"I think he has already found what he's been looking for." added Artemis. Ranma just nodded in agreement.
*Looks like I get one fiancé and one rival for Akane off my back.* he thought, smiling as he imagined Ukyo and Ryoga together.
Just then, Shampoo and Mousse arrived at the Ucchan's. They were thirty minutes early, but so were Ranma, Artemis and Nabiki.
"Nihao Ranma, Ryoga, Artemis, Nabiki." she greeted.
"Hiya Shampoo." replied Ranma.
"Good morning to you, too." Artemis said. Ryoga was still lost in cloud nine while Nabiki just nodded.
"Good morning everyone." greeted Mousse.
They greeted him back as well. Mousse set down both their packs and then noticed that something's or someone's missing.
"Where's Ukyo?" he asked.
"She's in the kitchen." said Ranma. Ryoga suddenly turned to him, something unreadable in his eyes.
"And why do you ask?" he asked him but sounded more like interrogation.
Shampoo was also looking at him differently, as if a warning. Ranma, Nabiki and Artemis were anticipating World War III. But Mousse was not intimidated by their looks.
He simply replied, "I was just wondering why she's not here, I mean, this is her restaurant."
Ranma went back to fixing his back pack, Nabiki continued writing Ukyo's copy of the contract, and Artemis, well, just sat.
"Oh." said Ryoga.
"Hmph." said Shampoo and walked away from him to Ranma's direction.
"What did you think I was gonna say?" Mousse asked them.
"Oh, nothing." said Ryoga. He stood up and headed for the bathroom.
*Why am I acting this way?* Ryoga asked himself.
*Is it possible than I'm... that I'm jealous? Am I in love with Ukyo?* he thought. After moments of silent contemplation, a response formed in his mind.
*No, that can't be, my heart still belongs to Akane.* he thought back.
Ukyo came out from the kitchen carrying some batter and some spices.
"Hi guys." said Ukyo upon seeing Mousse and Shampoo.
Mousse walked up to her and asked, "Hi Ukyo, can I help?"
Ukyo placed the ingredients on a table and then turned to Mousse.
"Since Ryoga isn't finished preparing yet, I think you can get some boxes in the kitchen." she said and pointed to the direction of the kitchen.
"Sure." said Mousse and went into the kitchen. Ryoga came down just in time to see Mousse accept Ukyo's offer.
"I'll get it Ukyo." he said and stumbled, but Ukyo was there to catch him.
"Hey there, slow down. It's alright, Mousse already got it." she said. Ranma watched as one of Ukyo's tables got a crack in the middle from Shampoo's forceful strike.
"Take it easy, Shampoo." joked Ranma.
"Oh, Shampoo very easy." she said.
To someone who knows Shampoo, a table having a crack is a little unusual for her. When she is mad, the table usually ends up in pieces or bashed into the irritant, somewhat like Akane. But what was she so mad about.
*Could she be jealous of Ukyo... nah, couldn't be.* he thought.
After fifteen minutes of preparation, including some glaring at each other, they were all ready to leave. They all went out of the restaurant, each holding a box of okonomiyaki for breakfast.
"Good luck guys." said Nabiki as they walked away from the restaurant.
The six rode a bus that took them to a port near the Sagami Gulf.
Lucky for them, they had some okonomiyaki for breakfast because even though it was not even 6:00 AM, the streets of Tokyo were filled with automobiles already running to their respective offices.
After forty - five minutes of traveling, they finally reached the port. It's been planned that their first destination is the Amazon Jungle in Brazil.
They were surprised to see an ocean liner pick them up at the pier. It seems that Artemis had enough resources to get them aboard a ship that elegant.
They walked aboard and settled in their respective rooms. Two rooms were reserved, one for the boys and one for the girls. As Ranma, Ryoga and Mousse got into their room, they all shared one thought.
*How long are we gonna be able to stay in this room together if a town as big as Nerima can't stop us from fighting?* Then they looked at each other and swallowed.
*We'll know soon enough.* they thought.
In the girls room, Shampoo and Ukyo were sharing the same thought as well. Artemis went out to buy them some sodas so the two were left alone.
Shampoo calmed down a bit from her rage earlier that morning, though it was something she really didn't expect. Her show of calmness made Ukyo feel better.
"Uh, Shampoo." she started.
"Yes?" asked Shampoo.
"Since we're going on this long trip, I think we should call a truce." she suggested. Shampoo looked at her, curious and indecisive, but knew she that Ukyo was right.
"Is OK." said Shampoo and offered a hand shake.
Ukyo smiled and accepted. Just then, Artemis came back, holding three sodas in her hand. Seeing the hand shake, she felt relieved herself, not wanting to be caught in any fight between the two.
"I see that you two are friends now." she commented as she handed them the sodas. Shampoo and Ukyo accepted them and smiled at each other.
"Shampoo think it appropriate." she said.
"Besides, maybe we can really be friends." said Ukyo. Shampoo nodded and then sat down.
"You girls can take a nap for now. It's gonna be a long trip." said Artemis and went out of the room.
Back in the boys room, Ranma was staring out the door, drinking the soda Artemis gave them a while ago. Two sodas were on top of the table, slowly turning warm. Ryoga was reading a newspaper when Mousse decided to speak.
"Hibiki, Saotome..." he started. Both men turned to him.
"If we are gonna stay in this room, we have to avoid fighting." he started.
"What's your point?" asked Ryoga.
"I think we should have a truce." finished Mousse. There was silence for a moment as each one thought about the proposition.
A while later, "Fine with me." said Ranma.
"It's a deal." said Ryoga.
"Then it's agreed, peace?" asked Mousse as he offered a hand shake. Ranma accepted it and so did Ryoga. The three smiled at each other and then returned to what they were doing.
Ranma went outside to watch the view when Artemis came from the girls' room and approached him.
"Hello, Ranma." she said.
"Hi Artemis." said Ranma. She turned around to see Ryoga reading and Mousse fixing his things.
"You guys also have a truce?" she asked.
"Yup. I think it's right." he started then turned to the room.
"We do need their help. And besides, I think it would be nice to have some peace and quiet." Artemis smiled and turned back to face the sea.
"By the way, Shampoo and Ukyo also decided to have a truce." she informed him. Ranma chuckled and took a sip from his bottle, still facing their room.
"Why do you laugh?" she asked him.
"I just think that it would be hard for them to get along." he said.
"Do you think it would be easy for the three of you to get along?" countered Artemis. Ranma thought for an answer and took another sip.
"You know, Ryoga and I can get along as long as what we're doing is for Akane's sake. As long as Shampoo stays away from me, Mousse won't attack me." he explained.
"But I'm sure that Shampoo and Ukyo won't break that truce." he said, confidently.
"You were laughing before, how come you're sure on it now?" she asked, slightly confused.
"They both know how important Akane is to me, especially Ucchan." he started, then turned to the sea.
"They know that I would hate them if one of their fights stop me from saving Akane. I would hate them, forever." he finished. Artemis placed her hand on his shoulder.
"Your trust will prove to be well founded." she said. Ranma turned to her and smiled.
"I know." he said and walked to the room.
"By the way, this will be a long trip. So you guys can sleep for a while." she said and walked back to their room.
"It's gonna be a hard trip, but it's worth it. Akane..." whispered Ranma as the soft sea breeze blew into his face.
The days passed in a blur. Who would've thought that a six day trip to Brazil, stopping by Hawaii, would be a short trip. Well, that was how Ranma and the others felt.
It was a little weird to take a ship to Brazil when you can take a plane and get there earlier, especially when you're in a hurry. Artemis told them that it would be better to take a ship than a plane because a ship is harder to detect than a plane.
Even if Atlantis is under water, the water itself gives the ship some kind of protection from their detecting devices. It would also be better to take a normal trip on a public ship than rent a private one that could go faster.
It is safer because they won't expect them to be on a public boat, when Artemis's powers alone can get them a private one. She knows that they will be waiting for them in Brazil, or maybe anywhere in the world, that's why we should take safety precautions.
But the weirder part was it was really ( unbelievably ) peaceful. No fights, no usual 'Ranma, prepare to die!' cries from Ryoga or Mousse; or invitation to dates from Ukyo or Shampoo.
Ranma kinda liked the idea of peace, it was the first step to possible friendships.
Besides, he's tired of always having to fight or get away from a pursuing fiancé, or a lunatic gymnast, or a poetry spouting kendoist, or an incoming mallet.
Maybe this trip would bring all of them together, not as enemies, but as friends.
"Hai..." Ranma sighed heavily while watching the afternoon sky. He has already prepared his things and is waiting for the others to finish, for they will be arriving in Brazil, soon.
Back in the hidden chamber...
"We can't find her." said someone. Tension filled the room. They have been given warning by their commanding officer.
"Keep looking. We have to find her immediately or this'll be the last day of our lives." Herion, the second highest officer cried out.
"Yes, Lord!" everyone shouted.
*That Artemis, she'll never know what hit her when I'm through with her.* he thought angrily.
A few moments later, "We found her!" one of the men called out.
"Where?" asked Herion.
"In Peru, but she's not alone." he answered.
*Hmm, why would she go to Peru and who are those with her?* he thought, contemplating on the situation presented to him. After a moment, a horrid thought came to mind.
*No! It can't be! She wouldn't...* he thought nervously.
"How many are they?" Herion asked with great concern.
"Five people are accompanying her." one answered.
"Good." he replied, a small sigh of relief escaping him.
*She can't defeat us with only five of the six forces. But still, with five of the earthly forces, she can cause a lot of trouble.* he thought, slightly concerned.
"Send Bismont and his men to dispose of them." Herion ordered.
"I will inform his majesty." said Herion and left the room.
4:00 AM, the clock read.
"Hmm..." said Ranma while looking down at the street below from the balcony.
The neighborhood was still a little dark and quiet. The shopkeepers opened their doors and some people took relaxing walks through the narrow winding streets.
Dogs barked and some mothers were already on their way to the market, and when Ranma closed his eyes it was almost like home. Home, but without Akane.
"Hai..." he breathe out. They arrived at Peru the day before and have settled in the hotel.
"Good morning Ranma." said Ryoga in a sleepy voice. Ranma turned around and saw a disoriented Ryoga.
"Mornin' Ryoga." he said. He looked around and saw that he was the last one up.
"Uh... where's Mousse?" he asked. Ranma walked back into the room and sat on the couch.
"He's talking with Artemis about the plans." he said.
"What happened to you?" Ranma asked after noticing Ryoga's appearance.
"You look like you went through a storm or something." he said, joking. Ryoga sighed and stood up to join Ranma on the couch.
"I had a bad dream." he started.
"Oh, about what?" asked Ranma.
"Nothing." instantly replied Ryoga.
*Sorry Ranma, but I can't tell you, at least not yet. I'm not sure I want to tell you because you might laugh at me.* thought Ryoga.
Ranma knew he was hiding something. But seeing Ryoga look like a mess, he didn't push him. He himself is having enough problems to worry about.
"Well, I think you should get up now. We'll be leaving soon." he said and walked out of the room. Ranma closed the door behind him and was surprised to see Ukyo in front of him.
"Hi Ucchan." he greeted her cheerfully.
"Hi Ranchan." she greeted back with the same fervor.
"Here." she said and gave Ranma his breakfast.
It was a special okonomiyaki, one of his favorites. It is nice having people who know how to cook with you on journey. They could make you food anytime and anywhere, unlike the hotels and restaurants.
"Thanks Ucchan." he said. Then he noticed another okonomiyaki.
"Who's that for?" he asked, pointing at the food.
"This is for Ryoga. By the way, where is he?" asked Ukyo, twisting and turning her head to find a familiar figure wearing a bandanna.
"Oh, he's in our room fixing his things." said Ranma as he swallowed the last of his okonomiyaki. Ukyo noticed that he was eyeing Ryoga's okonomiyaki.
"If you want more, go to our room. I think Shampoo's making some ramen. This one's for Ryoga." she said and entered their room.
"Thanks Ucchan." he said headed for the other room where his breakfast awaits.
"Who is it?" said Ryoga as he heard the door open and close.
"Oh, hi Ukyo." he greeted and offered her a seat.
"Good morning Ryoga." she replied and placed the okonomiyaki on the table. She too noticed Ryoga's distraught form.
"Are you alright?" she asked. Ryoga sighed again and placed the last of his things inside his bag.
"Yeah, I'm fine." he said, although sounding a bit unsure.
"No you're not." said Ukyo. Ryoga continued fixing his bag, ignoring to Ukyo's comment.
"Did you guys have a fight?" she asked.
"No, everything's fine." he said, sounding exasperated.
Ukyo stood up and approached Ryoga. She sat beside him on the floor and studied him. She eyed him carefully, knowing that in due time, Ryoga would get pissed and give in.
"OK, I'm not." he finally admitted.
"Why, what happened?" she asked, trying not to sound too concerned. Ryoga closed the zipper of his bag and placed it beside Ranma and Mousse's bags.
"I had... I had a scary dream." he started. He took the okonomiyaki from the table and sat back down beside Ukyo.
"Akane found out I'm P - Chan." he continued and ate a piece of okonomiyaki. Ukyo watched him, seeing the hurt in his eyes.
"She slapped me... screamed at me... then ran off... crying." he started.
Ukyo's face bore a frown. She felt sorry for Ryoga for having to hide his curse from Akane. But she felt even worse as she realized that the cocky and sometimes rude Ryoga had a problem as serious as this.
"I didn't want to hurt her... really... I tried to tell her the truth because I can't lie to her anymore... I tried to... but I just couldn't force myself to tell her. But I really wanted to tell her, honest... I wanted to... because I love her." he finished. Ukyo placed her hand on Ryoga's shoulder and gave it a squeeze.
"It's gonna be alright. It was just a dream." she said, trying to comfort the distraught boy.
"It's not that... I mean... I can accept her anger... but what followed was the one that hurt." he said. Ukyo had a confused look on her face.
*If Akane's anger didn't hurt him, what could possibly hurt him more?* she thought.
"Why? What happened next?" she asked carefully.
"I walked out of the dojo and saw Ranma, Shampoo, Mousse and... and you. You were all laughing at me, saying that I deserved it and all." he said.
He felt stinging in his eyes and tears rolling down his cheeks. He wiped the tears with back of his hand, not wanting Ukyo to think of him that he was a crybaby. Ukyo knelt behind him and gave him a hug.
"Don't worry Ryoga, it was just a dream. We will never abandon you. Maybe the others will, but I won't." she assured him.
"Really?" asked Ryoga, surprised and sounding like an innocent child talking to his elder sister or mother.
"Your my friend Ryoga, just like Ranchan and the others. And I never abandon my friends." she said. The hurt in Ryoga's face was replaced by a smile.
*Maybe there is still hope... For a new dream... a new life and love...* he thought.
"Promise?" he asked, he needed to be sure.
"I promise." confirmed Ukyo and broke the embrace. She stood up and got some water from the ref.
She gave Ryoga a glass of water and sat down beside him again, saying, "Now you finish your meal and we'll join the others." Ryoga nodded and smiled at her. After a few minutes, Mousse and Ranma entered the room.
"Good morning to both of you." greeted Mousse and picked up his pack. Ranma placed Ucchan's bag on the floor beside her and picked up his own.
"Thanks Ranchan." she said.
"No problem." he replied. Ryoga finished his meal and stood up. He picked up his pack and walked over to Ukyo. He offered her his hand and she took it.
"Thanks Ryoga." she said and stood up. Ryoga lifted her pack and held it behind her. He assisted her in placing the back pack behind her.
"You're welcome." he said. Ranma and Mousse exchanged confused looks. Shampoo and Artemis joined them inside the room.
"Let us go now. We have to get across the border before 10:00." said Artemis. They all nodded and went out of the room.
On the way down, Ryoga placed his hand on Ukyo's shoulder, stopping her from walking.
"What is it?" she asked.
"I just want to thank you. You know, for listening to me." he said and smiled.
"You're welcome. If you need anything, remember that I'm always here." she said then tugged at his arm.
"C'mon sugar, we have to go." she said. Ryoga nodded and walked beside her. They rejoined their friends outside and got into the bus.
"Attack!" shouted Bismont. One of his men kicked the door and it burst open.
"Damn, it's empty." he said and walked to the other room. It was also empty.
"We missed them." said another.
"We have to find them and dispose of them. This must not reach his majesty. Am I making myself perfectly clear?" he asked his men.
"Yes sir." they all replied.
"Search the area, they couldn't have gotten far." he ordered.
*Damn you Artemis! Where in the seven seas are you?* he thought angrily.
"Lord Bismont." called someone.
"What is it?" he asked, slightly annoyed.
"The manager told us they left a few minutes ago in a bus." he reported.
"Curses! Call all my men, we have to follow them." he ordered.
"Yes lord." said the man and bowed.
*You were lucky this time Artemis, but you won't be lucky the next time we meet...* he thought and stalked off.
Akane has been quite during breakfast. She hasn't touched her food and Atlas was getting a little worried.
"Is something the matter?" he finally asked, a bit worried.
Akane was oblivious to his question. She kept thinking about the dream she had, about Ryoga and P - Chan.
"Akane..." said Atlas.
"Huh?" she asked.
"I asked if you're alright. You haven't touched your food, not even your spoon." he said.
"I'm fine, I'm just not that hungry." she said. Atlas sighed.
"Merian..." he called. Merian came into the room and stood before him.
"Yes sire?" she asked, awaiting his order.
"Akane says that she is not hungry yet." he said and pointed to Akane.
"I want you to keep some of the food for her, in case she gets hungry." he said.
Merian bowed and left the room. Atlas stood up and approached Akane and knelt down on one knee beside her.
"I will attend to my business. But if you need anything, Merian will know where to find me." he said and placed his hand over hers. Akane just smiled at him.
"Please eat, I do not want you to become ill." he said and kissed her hand.
"Maybe I will, but a little later." she said.
He smiled at her and stood up, then he went out of the room. The guards opened the door letting Atlas out and Merian in.
"What is wrong Akane?" she asked as she approached her.
"I just had a weird dream last night. You remember P - Chan right?" asked Akane.
"Yes, I believe that he's your pet pig." answered Merian.
"I had a dream about him, and a friend of mine, Ryoga." she said.
"Do you want to talk about it?" asked Merian.
"OK." said Akane in a low tone.
* Akane's Dream * ( same dream Ryoga had )
Akane was walking home from school, with Ranma of course, when they heard a scream. It came from a small alley just ahead. They both ran and saw an unconscious Ryoga lying on the ground.
"Ryoga!" cried Akane and ran to his side. Ranma followed her and tried to wake Ryoga up.
"We have to bring him to the dojo." said Ranma and carried Ryoga.
Akane picked up his bag and followed Ranma's lead. There, Akane took care of Ryoga herself, making Ranma really jealous. He wanted, right there and then, to tell Akane that Ryoga is P - Chan.
But he couldn't break his promise to Ryoga. He is his friend. Even if Ryoga tried to kill Ranma all the time, Ranma still considers Ryoga his friend.
Ranma stood up and headed for the dojo, hoping that a little practice can get his mind off the scene in the living room. Ryoga finally recovered and found himself inside a house.
"Where am I?" he asked no one in particular.
"He's finally awake." said Akane and sat beside him.
"Are you alright Ryoga?" asked Kasumi.
"Oh, Akane, Kasumi. I'm fine... I think." he answered.
"Here, drink this." said Kasumi as she gave Ryoga a cup of hot tea.
"Thanks, Kasumi. Um, Akane... how did I get here?" he asked, shyly.
"Ranma and I found you unconscious in an alley on our way home." she said.
"Thanks, but where's Ranma?" he asked, looking around.
"I think he's in the dojo." said Kasumi.
Oblivious to the girls pleading for him to rest, he walked out of the house and headed for the dojo.
*Ranma's in here alright.* he thought as he saw at least a dozen bricks crushed to bits and a pile of broken wood. He walked into the dojo and saw Ranma sitting in one corner in a meditating form.
"Ranma..." he called out.
"What is it?" he asked, slightly annoyed.
"I want you to know... that I'm gonna tell her the truth." he started. Ranma turned to him, surprised with what he said.
"Really?" he said.
"Yup, what the both of you showed me today, the kindness you gave me... I know I can't lie to her anymore." he said.
He walked up to Ranma and looked into his eyes. Ranma saw the sincerity in them and nodded.
"I'm gonna tell her now." he finished and got out of the dojo.
Back inside the house, Kasumi went into the kitchen to prepare dinner, leaving Akane alone in the living room. This is it, he thought. He walked towards Akane and sat beside her.
"Akane, I have to tell you something." he started. Akane could sense the nervousness in his voice and appearance.
"What is it Ryoga?" she asked.
"I... I'm... I'm P..." but Ryoga wasn't able to finish his statement.
Happosai came flying from out of nowhere and landed hard on the pond, making the water splash into the living room where Ryoga and Akane were.
Ryoga, who is now P - Chan, just sat there in front of a shocked and frozen Akane.
"You... you are ... P - Chan." said Akane.
Ryoga tried to explain, but only squeals of a pig came out. Ranma came in from the kitchen and handed P - Chan a kettle of hot water. Ranma held out a blanket in front of P - Chan as he changed back.
"Wait... Akane... I can explain... I tried to tell you..." he was again cut off.
But this time, it was hard and forceful slap from Akane. She stood up and looked down at him, tears streaming down her cheeks. a look of betrayal bore upon her face.
"I never want to see you again. You... you pervert!" she screamed and ran to her room.
Ranma ran after her, trying to talk to her. Instead, he just got hit so hard that he landed outside the dojo. Ryoga stood up, got his back pack and headed for the door.
Outside the dojo, he Ukyo, Shampoo, Mousse, his so - called friends. After awhile, Ranma joined them. Instead of the comforting words, he received taunting and insults.
"It's all your fault... you deserved it..."
"What a pervert..."
"You've always been a pig..."
The taunts went on and on...
* End of Dream *
"And that's what happened." finished Akane.
"You mean that your friend, Ryoga, and P - Chan, are one?" asked Merian.
"I don't know." said Akane and slumped back into her chair.
"I suggest that you eat, try to get it out of your mind. It's just a dream Akane." she said, trying to comfort her.
"You know, I think you're right." she said and started eating.
*It seemed so real, but I hope you're right Merian, I really hope so.* she thought.
Part 2:
Enter the Amazon
Ranma and the others traveled through the cities of Yurimagas and Iquitos until they reached the Amazon river. There, they rode a boat that took them to the city of Esperanca in Brazil.
It was 8:30 AM when they crossed the border. Ranma and Mousse were the first to get off the boat. They assisted Artemis and Shampoo as they got off the boat. Ryoga followed and supported Ukyo as she stepped down.
"Watch your step." he said as Ukyo took his hand and started walking down the inclined plane.
Ranma and Shampoo approached Artemis who was talking to one of the natives. Except for Mousse, who was watching them carefully, no one else saw Ukyo and Ryoga.
"Thank you." said Ukyo.
"You're welcome." replied Ryoga as he put down his pack.
He sat on it and watched as Artemis talked to a native in an unknown language ( at least to them ). Ukyo, who was waiting for them to finish, was standing by a big tree when Mousse came up behind her.
"Ukyo..." he started. Ukyo jumped a little, surprised of his sudden approach.
"Oh, sorry. I didn't mean to scare you or anything." he explained.
Ukyo smiled at him and said, "It's OK Mousse." Mousse sighed, relieved, and then offered her some water.
"Thanks. What can I do for you?" she asked.
"I'm just curious. Have you and Ryoga reached an understanding?" he asked. Ukyo had to laugh about that.
"Do you actually believe that I'd fall for him?" Ukyo asked in reply.
She couldn't imagine herself being with Ryoga, when she could have Ranma. Then she frowned a bit.
*I didn't really mean it like that.* she thought. Mousse, noticing Ukyo's change in expression, became a little worried.
"What is wrong?" he asked.
"Oh... nothing. Uh... hey, they're already finished." she said, pointing to Artemis and the others.
"Let's go." she said and quickly left Mousse. He just sighed to himself.
*Poor Ukyo... Hiding her feelings, just like Ranma. I hope someday, she will have the courage to admit it, or at least talk to someone about it.* he thought.
With that, he started walking back to the group. Ryoga has been watching Mousse and Ukyo little conversation and was surprised to see Ukyo a little uneasy as she left Mousse. Seeing Mousse pass by, he grabbed the Chinese boy's arm.
"What happened?" asked Ryoga.
"Nothing, she just wanted to be alone for a while." answered Mousse.
"Oh..." said Ryoga and let go of Mousse's arm.
He looked at Ukyo, concerned, and then walked slowly to join the others. Mousse followed his lead and shook his head while giggling to himself.
*Even Ryoga is hiding something. I just hope that he too will find the courage to admit it someday.* he thought.
"Where are we going now?" asked Mousse as he rejoined the group.
"Rio, the native, said that we can reach the Amazon Jungle before sundown if we leave after lunch." said Artemis.
"But if we leave like in a few minutes from now, we can reach the Amazon Jungle, approximately..." she paused and looked at her watch.
"...lunch time." she finished.
"OK." said Mousse.
"Is everyone ready?" asked Ranma. They all nodded.
"Then let's go." he said and they started their journey into the jungle, to look for the first piece of the puzzle.
Back in the hidden chamber...
"You idiots!" he screamed.
"How could you let Artemis escape!" it was not a question.
"Forgive me Lord, we..." a kneeling Bismont was cut by an eardrum cracking...
"Silence!" from Herion.
"I will give you another chance. His majesty won't know about this if you do your job before this day ends." he said.
"Yes Lord Herion. Thank you very much." said Bismont.
"Remember, finish Artemis today." he said and turned to go out. Bismont got up from kneeling and snarled.
*This is the last time you do this to me Herion, mark my words.* he thought and turned to his men.
"Where are they now?" he asked.
"They have crossed the border and are now in Brazil. They seem to be heading to the East, to the Amazon Jungle." someone said.
*Artemis is definitely heading for one of the powers, I have to stop them.* he thought.
"Pinpoint their location now. We will attack them when they least expect it." he commanded.
Akane and Merian went to the gardens after breakfast. Akane still couldn't believe what she was seeing.
The gardens were full of flowers of different kinds. Even the extinct ones on the surface world grow abundantly. But even the magnificent sight before her could not take her mind off her dream.
"Still thinking about it, huh?" asked Merian.
"I just don't understand it. I mean, how in the world can Ryoga be P - Chan." she said. There was a moment of silence as Merian thought of a response.
"But it is possible." she said carefully, trying not to upset Akane.
"You know, now that I think about it, it is possible." she said. They sat down on the bench and Akane started to tell her about Ryoga and P - Chan.
"I mean, I haven't seen them in the same place at the same time. Whenever P - Chan is present, we can't find Ryoga, and vice versa. He may have a bad sense of direction and all, but now, it all adds up." said Akane.
"Also, that bandanna around P - Chan's neck looks a lot like Ryoga's bandanna." she added.
"Then it is a possibility." said Merian.
"Wait a minute..." said Merian as she realized something.
"Pervert!" she screamed.
"What?" asked Akane.
"That Ryoga has been sleeping with you as P - Chan." she said. Akane thought of what she said.
*Ryoga, a pervert, that's kinda hard to believe. He gets nose bleeds and faints around a girl.* she thought, slightly disgusted at Ryoga's inability to deal with women.
*Wait, it only shows why Ranma always picks on P - Chan and Ryoga. It's because he's jealous of Ryoga, not only as a guy, but as a pig as well.* she thought. Then Akane giggled.
"Wha... what's so funny?" asked Merian, noticing her.
"Nothing." she said.
"I just can't see Ryoga as the perverted type." she started.
"And why is that?" asked Merian.
"Because he's so nice, kind and caring. He can be so gentle as Ryoga and as P - Chan. Plus, he's never tried to do anything to me when I'm asleep." she added.
"And he's also helped me in times of trouble, of course whenever Ranma's not there. And that occurs only once in a blue moon." she finished.
"Then why would he keep it from you?" asked Merian. That question caught Akane off guard.
"I don't know." she said.
"Aww man it's hot here." said Ranma as he hopped over a fallen tree.
Shampoo was ready to give Ranma a cold drink and a back rub, and so was Ukyo. But when they caught sight of each other, both relinquished their thoughts and stopped themselves. They immediately remembered their agreement and turned away from each other.
"Here Ranma." said Mousse and threw a bottle of mineral water to Ranma.
"Thanks." he said. They stopped as Artemis and Rio talked.
"Wow, how can Artemis understand him?" asked Ryoga.
"I think she knows everything." said Ukyo.
"Is right, she know many things. Not ordinary woman." said Shampoo.
Then they saw Rio starting to leave them. He looked nervous and afraid and didn't even look back or say good - bye. ( as if they could understand him )
"What happened to him?" asked Ranma.
"He has done his part. We are already in the jungle." said Artemis.
They looked around and noticed that the surroundings are quite different. There were birds flying above them and trees sheltering them from the terrible rays of the sun.
The place was filled with exotic plants. There were also a lot of different ( disgusting ) species of insects.
"Wow, it looks a lot like the one in our dream." observed Ukyo.
"That's because it is your dream." said Artemis. They all looked at each other and nodded.
"Let's go." said Ranma and lead them into the jungle.
Teleportation complete.
"So this is the legendary jungle." said Bismont as he looked around.
"Everyone was able to teleport, Lord." said one.
"Good." said Bismont.
His men, ten to be exact, lined up in front of him. Bismont ordered two to go to the left, and two to the right. He sent two more to search the river, and two more to scan the place from the sky.
"Artemis won't get away from me this time." he said.
"Now you two, follow me." he said.
After four hours of searching for the temple, Ranma and the others took a rest.
"Where in the world is that temple?" asked Ryoga. He sat beside Ukyo who was already sleeping.
"Artemis, how are we gonna find that temple?" asked Mousse. Artemis took a sip from her cup and then looked at the tall Amazon boy who was standing in front of her.
"Shampoo is supposed to know where the temple is since her animal spirit is the one guarding it." she said.
They all looked at Shampoo, who was oblivious to them. She has been silent since lunch. Now, she just sat on a boulder, staring into nothingness.
It looks like she's dreaming or something. Then she stood up and looked up to the horizon. Ranma and Ryoga moved closer to her. Ukyo by then had woken up and saw the happenings around her.
*Why are Ranma and Ryoga following and watching her like that?* she asked herself.
Then Mousse stood up and walked towards her. He reached out his hand and helped her stand up. Funny, Mousse helped her, and wasn't paying attention to Shampoo. She took his hand and stood up.
"What's up with Shampoo?" Ukyo asked Mousse as he pushed his glasses up to the bridge of his nose with his finger. Mousse didn't respond. He just stood there, beside Ukyo, and watched as Shampoo started walking away from them.
*What in the world is going on here?* Ukyo asked herself yet again.
*Why are they the ones following Shampoo and not Mousse?* she asked once more.
Still, Mousse was not talking beside her. Then she saw out of the corner of her eye that Mousse had already picked up all the back packs. He raised his right hand and pointed to the direction the others were.
He started walking and Ukyo followed, no words, only actions. Ukyo was starting to get confused. They followed Ranma and Ryoga, who were both following Shampoo. They came to a clearing.
Then there was a bright light.
They all covered their eyes as protection. After a while, they opened their eyes to see a some sort of temple.
It was made mostly of plants and stones. They walked closer to the temple. There were lots of beautiful plants and colorful flowers. It looked like some sort of garden.
They looked around and saw a small gate. And just behind that gate, is Shampoo. She is sitting on this bench made of wood and decorated with flowers.
She was looking at the flowers, admiring them for their beauty. Ranma turned around and saw Ukyo and Mousse following them. But he couldn't find Artemis.
"Hey Ryoga, where's Artemis?" he asked.
"I have no idea." said Ryoga. Then, they looked into each others' eyes and nodded.
Ranma walked to the right side of the garden, while Ryoga walked to the left. From their positions, they watched as Shampoo studied the flowers. Ukyo approached Ranma.
"What's going on, Ranchan?" she asked.
Ranma sat down on the grass and offered her a seat beside him. She sat down and looked at him curiously, waiting for his answer. In the middle of the garden, Mousse sat a few meters from where Shampoo was.
"We stopped for a rest when you fell asleep. Then Shampoo started to act strange so we followed her. And now, we can't find Artemis." he said.
"Mousse and I were the last ones to leave, and Artemis was no where near us." she said.
"By the way, what's up with Mousse. I mean, it's unusual for him to just sit there and watch Shampoo." she said as she pointed to Mousse's position a few meters behind Shampoo.
"Normally, he would be near Shampoo, praising and glorifying her." she continued.
"Besides, he hasn't been paying that much attention to her either." she finished.
Ranma sighed and spoke, "I dunno. He's been like this ever since we left for Japan." he said as he lay down beside her.
"Maybe you're right, Ranchan. I guess I'm just not used to seeing him like this." she said.
Ranma sat up and stared at her. Ukyo noticed his reaction to what she said.
"What!" she asked defensively. Ranma giggled a little.
"Since when did you worry about Mousse?" he asked raising his right eyebrow. Ukyo blushed a little before responding.
"I just thought that it's kinda unusual." Ranma pulled his head back and laid down again.
"Oh." he said.
He looked up at the clear blue sky. The sun was now shining away from them ( obviously in another direction ). Ukyo was watching Ryoga on the other side.
She was wondering why Ryoga looked so tensed, as if something bad is gonna happen. Then she felt a little guilty. She hasn't been paying much attention to Ryoga either.
Ever since Mousse asked her about her feelings for Ryoga, she had been ignoring him. She just sighed.
*I'm sorry Ryoga, I'm just not sure what we are right now.* she thought.
Then they heard sounds of feet walking. The sound grew louder and louder. It was coming from inside the temple. As it grew even louder, it didn't sound like feet anymore. It sounded more like hooves of a horse.
Ranma and the others watched as it's image began to appear. It was a white unicorn with a golden horn. Shampoo was astonished with the sight. It looked beautiful and angelic.
It stopped in front of Shampoo and looked down at her. Shampoo stood up and reached out running her hands through the unicorn's mane. It liked what Shampoo was doing.
Suddenly...
"Now!" screamed Bismont. Six of his men attacked Ranma and the others.
"What tha..." was all Ranma could say as the fighting began.
One of the men attacked Ryoga but he was not surprised. He was kinda expecting it. He lead the man away from the others and fought him solo.
On the other hand, Ranma and Ukyo were fighting together. Ranma was able to dodge and block the first few attacks and help Ukyo at the same time. Then he noticed what the men were wearing.
The clothes they were wearing looked just like the clothes of the ones who kidnapped Akane. They were wearing the same white clothes and wore an emblem on their chest, just like Dr. Tofu described.
He started to feel heat rise in his body, anger flowing through his veins. He charged the man that was attacking him and knocked him down, but didn't kill him.
Another one attacked Mousse who immediately launched knives and blades at his opponent. But his opponent was fast enough to dodge and strike back.
Shampoo and the unicorn were also being attacked by one of the men. She lead the unicorn into the temple and stood in front of the entrance to protect the unicorn.
She had to admit that she was having a hard time. And for once, Mousse isn't there to support her. But she liked the fact that Mousse wasn't helping her and protecting her.
Shampoo needed to fight on her own to prove her worthiness. Her worthiness as the next Amazon ruler, and as Ranma's bride. They were pretty much winning.
Ranma has been able to dodge every attack launched at him. The same with the others. Kick here, punch there, a ki blast and a swing of a spatula.
"No more games." said Ryoga's opponent. He just stood in front of Ryoga.
"What, are you giving up?" asked Ryoga.
The man smiled, "Not a chance boy." he said in a menacing voice and threw an energy blast at Ryoga. He was sent flying into a bunch of trees which got knocked down with him.
"Ryoga!" screamed Ukyo as she heard the impact. She left Ranma and ran to Ryoga's direction. She threw her shurikens at the man who easily dodged them.
"You may join him." he said and blasted Ukyo with the same kind of energy. She too was sent flying into some trees.
Mousse, who is starting to loose his weapons, turned to the others. He tried to run and save Ukyo and Ryoga but he got hit by an energy blast. He got knocked out and joined Ukyo and Ryoga in the unconscious list.
"This is all too easy." said the man who attacked him. There were only two of them left, Ranma and Shampoo.
But by then Ryoga had regained consciousness and saw an unconscious Ukyo and a fallen Mousse. He couldn't control the energy building up inside him. He glared at the man who shot him ( and probably shot Ukyo ), and then threw a ki - blast.
"SHI SHI HOKOUDAN!" he shouted.
The blast hit the man dead on and sent him flying into some boulders near the edge of the temple. He fell straight into one of the pointed boulders and got pierced right through his chest. He lay there, unmoving.
"That'll teach you." said Ryoga and fainted.
"Damn that Ryoga. Why can't he control his energy." said Ranma as he blocked another attack.
He moved away from the man and started building up energy for his own ki - blast. His enemy, noticing his meditation, ran to him but was only in time for his ki - blast.
"MOKOU TAKABISHYA!" shouted Ranma. His blast ran right through his opponent.
"Two down." said Ranma.
Like Ryoga, he used a little too much energy and fell to his knees. Lucky for him, he didn't lose consciousness. When he had enough strength, he tried to run to Ukyo and Ryoga but got stopped by two men. One of them was the one he knocked out earlier.
"Get out of my way!" he screamed and threw himself at one of them.
"KACHUU TENSHIN AMAGURIKEN!" he said and his hands blurred. He attacked the same guy he knocked out.
His opponent was still feeling a little dizzy and wasn't able to dodge or block Ranma's punches. Again, he fell unconscious and Ranma turned to the next.
"Now it's my turn." said the man and attacked Ranma.
Losing most of his energy, Ranma was defenseless against his opponent. Blood dripped from Ranma's body and he growled in pain. He got one final hit on the back of his head and fell, unconscious.
Mousse regained consciousness just as Ranma fell. He shook his head, trying to shake off the dizziness. He puts on his glasses, then his vision starts to become clear. He turned his head and saw Ukyo, who had just woken up.
"Are you OK?" he asked. Ukyo looked up at him and nodded. Mousse looked around and saw Ryoga lying on the ground.
"Stay here." he told Ukyo. He didn't wait for a response and ran to help Ryoga. Mousse helped Ryoga sit up and let him lean on his shoulder for support.
"Are you alright?" he asked.
"I think so. How are the others?" asked Ryoga.
"Ukyo is fine." he answered, pointing to Ukyo's location. Ryoga sighed, relieved, seeing that Ukyo is fine.
"But I don't know about Ranma and Shampoo." he said. Mousse helped him stand up and lead him to Ukyo.
Surprisingly, Shampoo hasn't been knocked out yet. She still has a lot of energy compared to the others ( each of them having fallen unconscious at least once ).
In fact, she could feel power flowing within her. Where it was coming from, she didn't know. But it has been keeping her alive. Her opponent was a stubborn one.
No matter how hard she hits him, he still attacks her, not minding his wounds. She looked over to her right and saw Mousse helping Ryoga and Ukyo. Then to her left, she saw Ranma lying on the ground, unconscious and a little bloody.
She ducked, dodged and blocked as her opponent threw a variety of punches and kicks. Shampoo was panting and gasping when their exchange stopped. But her opponent wasn't so lucky.
He got the full blow of her bonbouri and fell to the ground, dazed, but not dead. She staggered away from her opponent and approached the unicorn.
She saw one of their foes ready to attack Ukyo, Mousse and Ryoga, after having beaten up Ranma. But exhaustion caught up with her, causing her to collapse, the unicorn catching her just before she hit the ground.
Screaming, "Mousse!" was all she could do to help.
Upon hearing Shampoo's voice, Mousse turned around just in time to block a few punches launched by the man. He and Ryoga stood over Ukyo and protected her.
They held the man long enough for Ukyo to stand and join the fight. They were able to pin the man down with the use of Ukyo's shurikens and Mousse's chains.
Seeing all their opponents down, either dead or unconscious, Ukyo patted Mousse on the shoulder and said, "Go to her Mousse, she needs you now." Mousse looked up to her and nodded.
Ukyo assisted Ryoga in standing up and they walked to Ranma. He was still unconscious and bloody when they reached him. A few cuts and bruises decorated Ranma's frail body.
Ryoga pulled some bandanna's and gave it to Ukyo, who in turn wiped Ranma's bloody body. She used one of them to wrap Ranma's arm, trying to stop the bleeding.
Mousse walked up to Shampoo and the unicorn. He examined Shampoo's still form and then carefully lifted her from the ground. He carried her out of the temple and laid her gently on the grass, letting her head lay on his lap.
The unicorn followed them and stopped beside Mousse and Shampoo. She twitched a little and opened her eyes. She was surprised to see Mousse looking down at her.
"How are you feeling?" he asked in a sweet voice and smiled at her.
"I'm a little dizzy, but I'll be OK." she said.
"How sweet." said someone.
Shampoo and Mousse looked up at the same time. Their three remaining opponents, who were momentarily knocked out, had already regained consciousness and were heading straight for them.
Mousse gently lifted Shampoo's head just enough for him to slide out and stand up. He stood in front of Shampoo and waited for the men to attack.
"I'll protect you Shampoo, I promise." said Mousse and ran towards the approaching men.
Ukyo and Ryoga were watching this from where they were staying and were amazed with Mousse's love for Shampoo. Fighting one on one with those men was hard enough, but fighting three at the same time, it's simply unbelievable.
"I'm gonna help him. You stay with Ranma." said Ryoga and started to stand. But a hand placed on his shoulder pushed him back down.
"Who did that?" asked Ryoga. When they turned around, they saw Artemis.
"Leave them be, this is their destiny." she said and sat beside Ukyo to examine Ranma.
"Where have you been?" asked Ukyo.
"I have been watching you from those trees." she said, pointing to the trees just ahead. Ukyo wanted to ask her more but Artemis spoke first.
"I know you have a lot of questions and they will be answered later." she said and brought out some bandages from her bag.
"Right now, I have to clean Ranma's wounds." she said and started cleaning. Then she turned to them.
"Watch Shampoo and Mousse, maybe the both of you will learn something." she said and turned back to Ranma.
Ukyo and Ryoga looked at each other and both smiled. Ryoga then bowed as he felt heat rushing up to his cheeks.
*At least we're in speaking terms again and he's alright.* she thought.
Mousse was panting when his opponents paused their attack. He was running out of weapons and energy. He tried to think of something, but he stopped when he saw his opponents starting another attack.
He blocked and dodged, blocked and dodged, and again, blocked and dodged. But he was becoming weaker and weaker and eventually, he fell on one knee. He looked back at Shampoo, who was still a little dazed, but was protecting the unicorn.
"Forgive me." he said and faced his opponent.
*I'm not worthy for Shampoo's hand, this defeat just proved it.* he thought to himself. He was ready to face his death.
"Say good bye to the world boy." said one of his enemies and raised his hand to throw an energy blast.
But his hand was interrupted by a bonbouri. Mousse looked up to see Shampoo standing in front of him.
"If you want kill him, you kill Shampoo first." she said.
"Sha... Shampoo... what about the unicorn..." Mousse mumbled in disbelief.
Shampoo turned to him and said, "Your life is more important to me than the unicorn and the power." she said and attacked.
Suddenly, there was a bright light. They all turned around to see the unicorn take the shape of a human.
"You have proven yourself worthy of this power, mighty Amazon." the voice said. Ranma, by now, had woken up and saw the unicorn change into a man.
"I must have hit my head harder than I thought." he said and tried to sit up.
"I am Patrios, the guardian of this temple. I now grant you the power of nature. This power will not last forever, so you must use it well." Patrios said.
He took the shape of a spirit and entered Shampoo's body. The bright light was now gone, leaving only Shampoo, who was glowing with power.
The three men now stood in fear as the Amazon approached them, fury burning in her eyes. She clenched her fists and the power began to build up.
"But how... she doesn't have a ki blast." said Ryoga. Shampoo stretched her right arm and pointed to the men.
A ball of energy began to form in her hand, and in a moment, she threw the energy blast to them. There was again a bright light as the ball of power hit its target.
As the light faded, remains of the destroyed temple were the only ones left. Their enemies were obliterated in one blast.
A scream of, "Shampoo..." from Mousse was the last thing Shampoo heard.
Back in the hidden chamber, "Artemis and his group has found the Power of Nature." said one of the men.
"His majesty isn't gonna like this." said Herion. He called one of his men and gave him a scroll.
"Bring this to his majesty." he commanded. The man left immediately.
*Bismont is gonna get it.* he thought.
End of Chapter 5
From the Author:
The words in UNDERLINE are spoken or thought in Chinese in this chapter.
I didn't describe the fight scene that much, I'm really not that good with describing fights, especially if there's blood.
I just found out what those bundled leaves thing is on the heads of the Greeks. Laurel leaves or laurel crown. (Chapter 3)
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