Neo-Saiyans
by Night Hunter MGS
Author's Notes: What can I say, I've had fun so far with this fic.
Disclaimer: Listen up, you merciless bloodsuckers known as lawyers, Dragonball Z, Inu Yasha, Ranma ½, and Tenchi Muyo do not belong to me in any way, shape, or form, so bug off and don't even think of suing me, since I don't have any money anyway and you'd just be wasting your time! Note: The author doesn't actually hold anything against lawyers and does not mean to insult or demean anyone with this comment.
Chapter 3: The Third Sibling Revealed, A Past Uncovered
Kagome slowly blinked her weary eyes open, wondering at the feeling of contentment oozing through every pore of her body. As her eyes finally opened a crack and took in the scene before her, both eyes snapped open all the way as memories of last night came rushing into her mind. Ranma's flesh parting under her loving bite, the two of them staring into each others eyes, lips pressed together as tongues battled for dominance, cloth being tugged away from skin, bare flesh meeting flesh… Kagome blushed deeper than the red Chinese silk shirt flung halfway across the small clearing underneath the bridge. Beside her, Ranma finally stirred awake, and she could tell by the slight fear and unending wonder in his eyes that he also remembered what had occurred last night, and what it meant. Rolling over to her mate, Kagome brushed her lips against his cheek in a loving kiss, before whispering into her lover's ear. "Ohayou… anata."
The fear faded from his eyes and Ranma smiled as he heard the love and caring in his mate's words. "Ohayou… beloved wife."
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Ryouga had waited up all night for the two to return, memories flitting about in his mind as he waited in solitude. After Inu-Yasha had been stabilized, he took the hanyou to Dr. Tofu's, giving everyone an edited version of what had happened in the Tendo yard last night. Already, Ukyou and Shampoo were out hunting for their would-be husband as Akane raved about how that womanizing jerk Ranma was probably using this to seduce poor innocent Kagome. Ryouga sighed in gratitude as she finally left for school, wondering just how he'd ever deluded himself into loving that spoiled brat of a girl.
Suddenly Ranma leaped over the Tendo wall, Kagome laughing in his arms. Something was off about this, the two of them knew better than to show such affection towards one another so close to the Tendo home! Then he spotted the point where Kagome's neck met her shoulder, and some of the memories that he'd laboriously dredged up came to mind, and he knew the significance of the mark he saw upon his sister's shoulder. Without even looking, he knew that his old rival, sometimes enemy sometimes friend, had an identical mark upon his shoulder as well. He should feel angry that Ranma had betrayed Akane, that he had mated with Kagome, but he just felt… happy. Looking at the joy in his sister's face, he knew that this was right, the two of them together. And if he really thought about it, despite their differences in the past, there was nobody that Ryouga would rather have mate his sister. Moving up to the two, Ryouga surprised them with an enveloping, bone-crushing bear hug. "I noticed the mark, you two. Congratulations, although this is going to raise a few problems."
Ranma laughed as he scratched the back of his head in embarrassment, while Kagome's embarrassment was much more straightforward as she flushed crimson at her brother's words. Still, he did have a valid point. Ranma slowly placed Kagome to the ground, then darted off. "Well, I guess I'd better go gather everyone up so we can tell them what's going on. Ryouga, Kagome, buy earplugs."
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Two hours later, the entire Nerima Wrecking Crew and everyone else who'd become involved with Ranma's life in Nerima were gathered in the Tendo living room. Ryouga and Kagome were strategically placed near the backyard, ready to bolt for Dr. Tofu's clinic when things got out of hand. Ranma stood before his parents, the Tendos, his fiancées, and his rivals, ready to deliver the news that would make him a marked man. "Now listen everyone, I have something very important to tell you…"
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For several moments, the area outside of the Tendo Dojo was eerily calm. This was easily remedied by a single collective shout that shattered half of the windows in the neighborhood. "WHAT?!!!"
Immediately after that single collective shout, the sounds of exploding bombs, war cries, and smashing furniture started coming from the Tendo home, before there were several brilliant flashes of light and everything was silent once again.
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"Ryouga, did you HAVE to Shi Shi Hokodan EVERYBODY?"
"Hey, your idiot old man, Tendo no baka, the old ghoul, that Amazon floozy, the cross-dressing chef, and Miss Mallet were going after my little sister! What did you WANT me to do?! And I didn't hit EVERYONE, Kasumi and your mom were right outside of the blast zone, and Nabiki only got singed!"
"I swear, Hibiki, I WILL find some way to make you pay for this. You think you've seen Hell? You haven't messed with the Ice Queen of Furinkan yet."
"Niichan, anata, she scares me…"
"She scares all of us, Kagome-chan."
"Watch it, Saotome. You do not want to be on my bad side at the moment."
"Oh…. My…."
"Kasumi-chan? Are you alright?"
"I think that she's still in shock from Ranma's announcement, Mrs. Saotome."
"Announcement? Oh! Yes, about how Ranma made mad, passionate love to your sister, Kagome! Waaah! My son is so manly!"
"Awww, mom, do you have to dance around throwing confetti and waving victory fans like that? You're embarrassing me!"
"No offense Ranma-kun, but she's my mother in law now? Why did I do this again?"
"I think it had something to do with love and hormones, Kagome-chan."
"Oh yeah, that."
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Hours later, the newly mated couple were busy keeping a certain panda from escaping, while Ryouga made sure that the rest of the Nerima Wrecking Crew wouldn't be getting out of their ropes and gags anytime soon. Ranma had the man that he'd called father for his entire life pinned up against a wall, the ki ball in Ranma's hand dissuading the currently pandafied martial artist from lying or trying to flee. "Alright old man, let's get down to brass tacks. I'm not really your son, am I? Where did you find me?"
Sweating like an enormous pig covered in black and white fur, the panda hesitantly held up a sign. I don't know what you're talking about, boy. You're my own flesh and blood, so why don't we stop this foolishness?
A ki ball quickly incinerating the sign Genma held was the pigtailed martial artist's only answer. "Not even a decent lie, pops. In case you're blind as well as dumb, I seem to have a tail of all things. That alone proves that you can't be my father. Now, that was strike one, so let's try again. Where did you find me?"
How should I know why you have a tail?! Boy, you will respect your father and stop this at once! Ohhh, the shame! My son forsakes his honor by accusing his own father of deceit! The shame, the shame!
Genma's second sign rapidly joined its predecessor as a small pile of ash on the Tendo lawn as Ranma powered up a third and final ki ball; this one aimed directly at his so-called father's face. "Strike two, panda man. One more and you're out."
It's an interesting sight, seeing the fur between a panda's legs turn wet and yellow. Giving in, Genma finally held up one last sign, just knowing that Nodoka would kill him if Ranma didn't. Shortly after my son could walk, I tried to train him in the Neko-Ken. The boy was too young and weak, and perished after the second attempt. Terrified by what Nodoka might do, I ran into the woods, where I found an infant boy lying in a crater, surrounded by scraps of metal. You looked so much like my son that I was able to pass you off as him when I returned home. Please, don't kill me!
Snarling in disgust, Ranma sent his ki ball whizzing by his false father's head, causing the coward to faint. Turning to the shocked form of Nodoka Saotome, his eyes turned pleading and his voice gentle. "Mrs. Saotome, you lost a son to this fool, while I lost my true identity. I have no parents that I know of, so if you'll have me, I'll gladly be your own."
Nodoka considered only for a moment before walking over to Ranma and enveloping him in a warm, motherly hug. "Whether or not you are truly of my flesh, you are the boy I raised as my own. Never doubt that I am your mother, and that I love you dearly. Now, I think it would be best if you, my daughter in law, and Ryouga left for a while until things settle here. And don't worry about my worthless husband coming after you, I've been thinking that a panda-skin rug would go nicely in my house."
Genma had just woken up, only to faint again at hearing his wife's statement. Nodding in agreement, Ranma hugged his mother tightly, before he, his mate, and his best friend walked out of the Tendo home forever.
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Ryouga sat patiently, trying to ignore his sister's giggles as she and her mate fooled around in one of Dr. Tofu's other examination rooms. They'd come to the doctor to see if they could find out just why Ranma and Kagome had tails growing out of their waists, and why Ryouga didn't have one if he was Kagome's brother. Suddenly, the giggling stopped, and a red-faced Ranma and Kagome walked into the room, followed by a smirking Dr. Tofu. Ryouga also grinned; it looked like the good doctor had interrupted his sister's fun. Clearing his throat to gain attention, Dr. Tofu addressed the three teenagers. "Well, I've run every test known to modern, ancient, divine, magical, and occult medicine, and while you all are ninety percent matched to human genomes, the other ten percent is something not of this world. Based upon the stories of your discoveries and your unusual DNA, I'd have to say that the three of you are aliens. Ryouga's and Kagome's DNA show a close family relationship, that of siblings, and while Ranma isn't related to you two… er, by blood I should say, you and Kagome really should find a priest to make it official Ranma… he is decidedly of the same species. If I had to hazard a guess, I'd say that some sort of disaster happened and your real parents sent you off in escape pods or something and those pods eventually landed on Earth."
The Lost Boy, who had found that he could easily find his way around now that he was calm and not blinded by anger all of the time, briefly interrupted the trusted doctor. "Sorry doc, but that still doesn't explain why Ranma and Kagome have tails and I don't."
"The tails are your more noticeable alien features making themselves known. Ranma's alien heritage started making itself known when he met a female of the species, Kagome, and fully manifested itself when he became enraged by the attack on his chosen mate. Kagome's alien heritage began appearing after she subconsciously used the power granted to her by her DNA to defend herself in a hopeless situation, and came into full bloom when she performed what I'm guessing to be a mating ceremony. Ryouga, as soon as something occurs to trigger the full manifestation of your powers, I'm sure that you'll have a tail as well."
"Well, thank you so much for your time, Dr. Tofu. You've been so helpful to us ever since I came to see you about the fluctuation in my powers, and we're very grateful to you. We'd better go before anyone finds us here and trashes your place."
"Hold on, Kagome, there is one more thing I discovered from Ryouga's DNA. He has a unique DNA pattern, found only in twins. In other words, you and Ryouga have another brother out there."
"WHAT?!!"
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Ranma flew over Japan, searching for a particular energy signature similar to that of the two closest people in his life. It had been two days since Dr. Tofu delivered his bombshell about a third sibling, and Kagome and Ryouga were still in shock from it. In that time, Ranma had managed to find the trick behind using his ki to fly, and was currently using it in order to search for Kagome and Ryouga's lost brother. He knew that they'd be pleased to find him, and he only wanted to make those two happy, Kagome in particular. Suddenly, as he was passing over a shrine deep in the countryside, he felt a spike in energy flows, and he smirked in triumph as he marked where the place was. Ryouga and Kagome-chan would be so happy, and would probably want to come tomorrow to meet their brother. Using his new, increased eyesight, Ranma read the signs identifying the place. "Masaki Shrine…"
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Ryoko Hakubi, the created daughter of Washu Hakubi, was one of the most powerful beings in the known universe, assembled from the genetic codes of the most powerful and dangerous creatures in existence. For centuries, under the mind control of the most terrible madman ever known she had razed entire worlds and put millions to death. She was feared across the cosmos as Ryoko the space pirate, destroyer of worlds. So it should be noted that when a being like Ryoko senses the energy of another being and becomes scared silly by its power, it is generally a bad thing.
Ryouga, followed closely by Kagome and Ranma, crested the stairs to the temple only to see a silver haired woman flying around yelling in a panic. When she saw them, the woman screamed and suddenly disappeared. Blinking, the three aliens looked at one another in confusion. A shout brought their attention back to the same woman from before, this time standing behind a young man Ryouga's age who had his black hair tied back in a small ponytail, his blue eyes flashing as brightly as the energy sword he held in his hands. When he addressed the small group, it was in a commanding voice that spoke of power and experience. "I'm Tenchi Masaki, what are you doing here?"
The three took a moment to closely scan the boy's aura, before Kagome and Ryouga broke out into big grins, the former stepping towards the man with her arms open wide in a gesture of peace. "Hello, my name is Kagome, and we're here looking for you… big brother."
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Half an hour later, the three had just finished telling their tale over a pot of Sasami's wonderful blend of tea, the residents of the house listening intently to their guests' stories. Everyone that is except for Washu, who was too busy typing at her floating computer screen and cackling wildly about guinea pigs. Tenchi felt a massive drop of sweat rolling down the back of his head as he looked at the child-like genius. Turning to his guests, he assumed a somber expression and spoke kindly yet firmly with them, Ayeka's lessons in proper bearing finally paying off. "I'm terribly sorry, but I can't possibly be your long lost brother. I'm the child of Achika Masaki, a descendant from the royal line of the Juraian Empire. I'm a human being with Juraian blood, not whatever species you happen to be."
Suddenly, a sweet and ageless voice broke through the descending silence. "Ah, but that would be where you are wrong, young prince."
Tenchi, his grandfather, and Ayeka shot to their feet as the physical manifestation of Tsunami, the great mother goddess of Jurai, made herself known and bent down to give Sasami a tender hug. Turning to Tenchi's grandfather, the former crown prince of the Juraian Empire, she spoke commandingly. "Yosho, it is time for us to tell him. I knew this day would come, although I had never hoped that they would be reunited so soon. It is Tenchi's right to know the full truth. Go and fetch the item, while I explain to them."
Nodding, the seemingly old man ran off to do his goddess' bidding. Looking at those assembled, Tsunami smiled warmly at the three newcomers before beginning her story. "Over forty years ago, there was a planet called Vegeta. The native people of this planet were known as Saiyans, and were feared across the galaxy for their strength and superb fighting skills. However, an evil tyrant called Frieza enslaved them to his will, forcing them to fight in his wars and conquer worlds in his name. Afraid of Frieza's might, they faithfully served in Frieza's armies as mercenaries, easily conquering worlds that not even his elite soldiers could hope to capture. But Frieza, afraid that one day the Saiyan's power might threaten his own, betrayed them and rewarded their loyal service with genocide, annihilating the entire planet of Vegeta and everyone on it. Only four Saiyans were off planet at that time and the race seemed to be on the verge of extinction. But, unknown to anyone, a small group of Saiyans led by a powerful warrior known as Vaddat had prepared for the day that Frieza might betray them. They had their children in secret, suppressed their Saiyan heritage, and put them in cryogenic stasis, keeping them as infants. Neeta, a female Saiyan warrior, was Vaddat's mate and mother to three of the Saiyan children that were a part of his plan. She was the one who launched the space capsules containing twenty Saiyan children, who would be the last hope of their race. As the space pods and their precious cargo escaped from the planet, she cried out to whatever gods and goddesses were listening to protect the children and her babies in particular. Several divine beings, myself included, heard her heartfelt plea and responded to it. Although it took many years and some pods were behind the others, we guided them to this planet, where the other four surviving Saiyans would eventually come to. Some of us decided to guide the children even after their arrival on this world, and I decided to guide you, Tenchi. With Yosho's and your mother's permission, I altered her and your father's memories, so that they would remember Achika giving birth to you herself. To complete the illusion, I granted you the use of the power of Jurai, the Light Hawk Wings, even though you were not really of Juraian blood. These two, Kagome and Ryouga, are indeed your little sister and twin brother. That one next to Kagome, Ranma, was one of the orphaned children put into the program, Project Exodus as it was called, by Vaddat. And besides you four, there are sixteen other Saiyans living in this world, totally unaware of their heritage and the power that flows through their veins. And that is the truth."
Everyone just stared at the goddess, stunned at her revelations. Tenchi was about to ask something, when Washu stepped in. "Just to put into perspective for you people just how powerful Saiyans really are, when I created Ryoko nearly twenty percent of the genetic material I used was Saiyan. That's where she gets most of her strength, speed, stamina, and the ability to generate energy blasts, from her Saiyan blood."
Ryoko felt her jaw impact with the floor as she stared incredulously at her mother. This she hadn't known about. Sure, she knew that she was a collection of DNA from different races including Masuu, Juraian, and Nekojin, but she had no idea that part of her was from a now extinct race. Suddenly, a realization hit her; if Tenchi was Saiyan rather than a member of the Juraian royal family, and she was part Saiyan, then she was instantly more compatible with Tenchi than Ayeka could ever be! As she sat pondering this development, the object of her thoughts was asking Tsunami an important question. "But why didn't you tell me? I had a right to know about who I really am, and I certainly had a right to know that I had a brother and sister. Why the secrets?"
Tsunami's face fell, and everyone could tell that she was truly saddened by Tenchi's accusing questions. "Tenchi, if you knew about who and what you were before the proper time had come, Frieza would have come looking for you, and would have destroyed the entire Earth just to guarantee that he'd finished off the last of the Saiyans. Just like your siblings and Ranma, you had to grow strong without knowing of your true powers before you would be ready to face your destiny and help rebuild your race. In fact, your sister and her mate have already made a great start on repopulating the Saiyan race."
The goddess winked at Kagome, who was staring at her wide-eyed before turning her gaze to her stomach, while Ranma stood beside her looking absolutely catatonic with shock. Ryouga blinked, then decided that he'd better buy his sister some pregnancy tests just in case this Tsunami woman wasn't joking. Before the sense of embarrassment in the room could grow, Yosho returned to the house with a wrapped bundle in his arms. Almost reverently, he handed the package to Tenchi, who unwrapped it to reveal a flat metallic disk, approximately the size of a frisbee. Looking at Tenchi's questioning expression, Yosho decided to answer his adopted grandson's unasked question. "That device was in the space pod you came in, Tenchi. It's a recording device, with a locked message meant either for you or for one of your siblings."
Nodding his understanding, Tenchi touched his fingers to the plain looking device, instantly causing hidden motors to whir into action and a bright light to erupt from the device's center. Inside the beam of light was the three-dimensional picture of a man, a Saiyan obviously as shown by his tail. Turning to an invisible audience, the figure spoke. "Greetings, young one. It is good that you have found this device. Hopefully you and your siblings have grown strong over the years. My name is Vaddat, and I am your father. I know you must be confused and possibly angry, wondering why we sent you away. Be assured that we didn't send you away because we wanted to, but because we had to for your own good. For years our race has been subjugated by Frieza, a power hungry monster bent on ruling the universe and killing anyone in his way. If you are seeing this disk, than the worst has happened and Frieza has attacked and destroyed our planet despite all the service we gave him. We sent you and other children away because we love you, and wanted for you to have a chance at life, not as fighters, not as soldiers, not as slaves, but as children. My child, you must try to find the others. In all, we had twenty space pods, each with a Saiyan child just like you, and at the first sign of attack on the planet we would have launched the pods away from our world. Look for the others like you, that you may rebuild our race into what it should have been, a species of proud, free warriors fighting for what you believe in rather than because someone ordered you to fight. Remember my child, I and your mother love you dearly, even in the next world, and that is why we sent you away from our doomed planet. Be safe my child."
With that, the light faded and the recording ended. Tenchi found tears in his eyes, and that Ryouga and Kagome were hugging him, also crying. Sniffing, Tenchi managed a warm smile. Maybe this brother and sister thing wouldn't be so bad after all, already he felt connected to his two lost siblings. Eying everybody in the room, Tenchi made his decision. "We should do like Vaddat… father… says. We need to find the others like us."
Standing next to Kagome, Ranma nodded sagely. "I hear you, pal. Unlike mine, your old man there sounded like he really knew what he was talking about. We should leave to look for the other sixteen Saiyans as soon as possible. But first…"
Pulling Kagome up into his arms and giving her a quick peck on the lips, the pigtailed martial artist turned to the seemingly old shrine priest. "Excuse me old man, but would you mind performing a wedding?"
End Chapter 3
Author's Notes: Circles within circles, eh? Well, they know the truth now, what's next for these newly discovered Saiyans, and where are the others like them? Read the next chapter to find out! The more reviews you send, the faster the next chapter will be up. And remember to read my other fics as well! Until next time, ja ne!
