Disclaimer: I do not own Ranma ½, Sailor Moon, or Tenchi Muyo. Nor do I
have any money whatsoever, so don't sue. And Ranma as the King of Storms,
Sailor Nemesis, once again, is from Gundraw's story. ^_^
Author's Notes: I might have a name!! Sorry this took so long. I've been trying my hardest. Wish me luck! ^_^
Update 11/29/03
'Thoughts' [Panda signs]
Soul's Destiny, Blood's Inheritance Chapter 3
Ranma awoke to a light outside his window which grew, and then quickly faded. Sitting up, he found Tenchi also awake, looking slightly pale. "There's some sort of monster outside," he said softly, "It is really gross looking, and there's some girl fighting it."
"Only one?" Ranma asked, slightly surprised.
Tenchi nodded, looking back out the window. Ranma got up and into his old fighting clothes. Tenchi saw this and got up into his own, finding the ring Tsunami had given him in his breast pocket. Putting it on, he turned to Ranma, and pulled out his Juraian sword. Creating the blade, he nodded and Ranma pulled open the window, jumping outside.
Following the sounds of battle, Ranma and Tenchi quickly found the monster, which looked like a large blob with many tentacles coming out of its body. Across the clearing was a girl in a sailor fuku, pulling herself out of a tree. She had short, fiery, red blond hair that billowed around her head like a corona. Her ice blue eyes held a certain calculating look of a warrior, adding to the determined look on her beautiful face. Her fuku had a red orange skirt with no bows, and the gloves reached her elbows accenting slim, yet well toned arms. Her boots reached almost up to her knees with a slight heal and matched the color of her skirt.
Ranma's breath caught as he saw her. 'It's her! That's definitely the same girl from my dream! I've got to help her!'
As he was about to jump out, three girls appeared yelling out, "Hold it right there. We are the defenders of love and justice, Sailor Moon! Sailor Mercury! And Sailor Mars! For injuring people and depriving us of our beauty sleep, WE WILL PUNISH YOU!!!!!"
Ranma rolled his eyes at the stupid speech and the blob threw tentacles at them. Two of the girls got out of the way quickly, while Sailor Moon was about to get hit. Tenchi reacted and sliced the tentacles that were reaching for her, as the ring on his finger, transformed his clothes into his Juraian costume. Ranma then jumped out and attacked, quickly finding that fists and feet would not work against the slimy, blob.
"Damn you inners and your stupid speeches!! One day, the enemy is not gonna stop attacking so it can stare in awe of your poor speaking abilities and just attack!!! Mars, hit the thing with your fire soul. Mercury, find a friggin weak spot. This thing needs to get gone now!"
Mars was about to retort to the strange girl when she saw the thing grab Ranma. Ranma started to glow a strange blue color and the thing shrieked, tossing him into a nearby pond. 'Oh that thing's gonna get it now!!' Rei thought as she charged a large fire soul. Yelling out her attack, her fire burned hotter than it ever had before, and hit the monster hard. The monster shrieked once more and froze, allowing Sailor Moon to throw her tiara quickly.
The three inner scouts, Tenchi, and the odd looking scout, went over to the pool Ranma landed in, and saw it glowing. Suddenly, bright light shone, and then disappeared, leaving the only light as the stars. Hearing the water move, they saw two figures coming out of the pool, one tall with clothes on, and one short, nude, and most definitely female.
"It's his cursed form!" Tenchi exclaimed, "He's finally free of his Jusenkyo curse."
The bowless sailor looked at Tenchi strangely and then back to Ranma who was getting out of the pool, taking his shirt off once more, and handing it to the girl next to him. She accepted and smiled at Ranma, putting the wet shirt on. She then looked to the small group that stared in awe of the new developments.
The inner scouts, seeing everything alright, quickly left the scene, while Ranma walked up to the other scout. He opened his mouth to ask if she was alright, but voices from the woods surrounding the pool interrupted him, making the scout flee.
"Is everyone alright over here?" came Mamoru's voice, "We heard some strange sounds, so we came to check things out. What happened anyway?"
Ranma sighed and shook his head, as his curse, Ranko, answered. "We're fine!! We were just looking for the Jusenkyo pool."
Mamoru then came into view, and nearly dropped his flashlight, when it landed on the nearly nude Ranko and Ranma standing next to each other. Recovering, he smiled slightly and said, "I guess you found it then huh?"
Ranma and Ranko grinned and nodded. "Come on, we might as well get back to sleep, the fun's over," Tenchi said, "Besides, we need to discuss what to do with your cursed form."
Ranma nodded and all four left to head back to the hotel. When they got inside, Mamoru said goodbye, and left for his room. Ranma, Ranko, and Tenchi also left for theirs. Getting inside, Ranma pulled out two pairs of dry clothes, and handed one set to Ranko. Nodding her thanks, Ranko went into the small bathroom to change, while Ranma pulled on his own set of dry clothes while Tenchi changed back into his pajamas.
Ranma and Tenchi waited about twenty minutes for Ranko to get out of the bathroom. When she did, she was in the set of Ranma's dry clothes and stretching.
"Oh it feels good to take a hot bath and not change," she said, "I can't believe you wouldn't wake me up and let me out when you transformed. That's just so rude Ranma."
Ranma rolled his eyes, "Would you have let me out if our roles were reversed? Besides, it's not like I could tell if you were really there at times. The thought of someone taking residence in my body scared me."
Ranko grinned slightly and shook her head in the negative. "No probably not. Anyways, I think you should just call me Ranko from now on, and if you think about it, I'm also your blood so I'm your sister also. We'd probably have to get Auntie to really adopt me though."
Ranma nodded, thinking about it. "I'll call the chief in the morning to make some moderations on the story he tells mom. We'll have to get you some clothes that fit tomorrow also. I'm not real good with shopping though," Ranma said wrinkling his nose.
Tenchi grinned slightly, "Neither am I. Maybe we should invite your mother down here. That way, she'd get to see you, Ranko, and hear your stories about your adventures, with editing. Also, she could take Ranko shopping. I'm sure that we could get another room for Ranko and your mother."
Ranma grinned at Tenchi. "Not a bad idea. In any case, we should get some sleep, and I should set an alarm so I can call the chief before he gets there tomorrow around noon."
They both nodded, and Ranma settled on the floor so Ranko could have his futon. Tenchi got under his own covers, and soon all were fast asleep. No one noticed the slim figure slip in the window, study Ranma's face a moment, and then leave, heading to another section of the building.
Next morning streets of Nerima....
Katsuhiko and Chief Kino walked side by side, heading toward the Tendo dojo, discussing their alibi for Ranma's disappearance.
"What was Ranma's mother's name anyway, Kino?" Katsuhiko asked, "You never told me."
Chief Kino started to answer, when his cell phone rang, interrupting.
"Moshi moshi? Ah hello Ranma. How are you feeling? No we don't need you to come back to work, you need rest. Really? You did find a cure? Wow, never knew the hot springs would be that good. Tell you mother what? You want her there? Ranko wants to be adopted. Right, Gotcha. Hang on," the chief said as he looked warily around for listeners and cats. Luckily, neither seemed to be on the street. In fact, they all seemed to be locked in their houses, waiting for something to blow. The chief chuckled and returned to the phone. "No one's around, they all seem to be waiting for some big fight or something to occur. *chuckle* Alright kiddo, have fun. We'll get your mother there as soon as possible."
Ending the call, Kino quietly told Katsuhiko all he needed to know, forgetting about Nodoka's name, while looking out for people. Then the two left, and miraculously, no one came out of the shadows to watch the two leave.
At the Tendo Dojo...
Akane was out in the dojo, breaking bricks again, as she grumbled about how Ranma was probably out with the other girls again. 'I haven't even seen him around for two days!! What does he think he's doing?! I'M HIS FIANCEE!!! What's worse is that Kasumi and Nabiki don't even seem to be worried about that!'
Finishing the last defenseless brick, Akane cleaned up and left for the kitchen. Heading inside, she heard Nabiki talking to Kasumi. "Ok onee- san. I know you know where Ranma is. Even my sources can't find him." Then Nabiki's voice got slightly quieter. "And what's with all the extra money we've got now? Does Ranma have a job somewhere that he hasn't told me about? Well Kasumi?"
Akane paused as she heard that. 'Ranma with a job? Doubt it, but we do seem to be having a lot of extra money lately.'
"Why Nabiki. You mean to tell me you haven't found out where Ranma's been? I'm amazed. I'll have to make him an extra special meal when he gets back from wherever. It's not everyday someone outsmarts you. As for the extra money, I've sold some of the old things I found in the attic to a museum. They paid a very nice price for them."
Akane sighed at that and started to proceed past the room to the furo, when a knock sounded at the door. Opening it, she saw Nodoka, and invited her in.
"Have my son and husband returned yet?" she asked eagerly.
Akane shook her head. "I believe they're still on their training trip," Akane said loudly. She then smiled as she heard a loud splash from the koi pond. "Won't you come in for some refreshment? They might return today, Auntie."
Looking hopeful, Nodoka nodded, only wanting to see her son. She thought back to her family, and how some things didn't fit from when she met Genma. She decided to sit by Kasumi, who was stitching something. Akane then went to the kitchen, getting four glasses and some lemonade. As she returned, Akane heard Nodoka say, "Kasumi dear, I'm afraid that shirt is far beyond repair."
Kasumi looked up and smiled, "Thank you Akane. This shirt was Ranma's favorite, but it got torn in a fight when someone ambushed him. He asked me to try and fix it, so now I'm trying. He won that fight, himself unscathed by the way, and asks me to give you his love."
Nodoka looked up proudly with tears in her eyes. "My son must be so manly now. Thank you for trying to fix it Kasumi, you'll make a lucky young man a good wife some day."
Kasumi blushed, thoughts on Dr. Tofu as she turned back to the ruined, red, Chinese shirt. Akane rolled her eyes and shook her head at that, and Nabiki merely gave her sister a calculating look. Mr. Panda then strolled in and distracted Nodoka.
"Oh is Ranko around?! I've so wanted to see her again for a while. I was wondering if she wou-"
A knock at the door interrupted Nodoka, and Akane got up once more to answer it. She was surprised to see a police officer and an old man at the door. "May I help you?" she asked.
The officer spoke first. "Does one Ranma Saotome live here?"
Akane nodded, a scowl crossing her face, "What's the perverted baka done now?"
Raising an eyebrow, Chief Kino sighed and started again, "We have some bad news. If you would call everyone related to him here, we will tell everyone all at once."
Akane nodded and let them in. As she was about to shut the door, she heard a cry of, "Where am I NOW?!?!?" from the front yard. Opening the door again, she exclaimed "Ryoga!!" and ran to hug the eternally lost boy.
"Oh I am so glad you're here!! Something's happened to Ranma. I don't know the details yet, but since you're his friend, I was a little worried about finding you. Lucky you wandered by just now," Akane stated, leading Ryoga into the house by the hand. Ryoga for his part, didn't catch all of it, too far in his own world of bliss because of Akane's light touch.
Gathering Chief Kino and Katsuhiko at the door, she led all three to the dining room, which was big enough for all the guests they would have. Suddenly, Katsuhiko stopped, stunned, uttering one word, "Nodoka!?"
Nodoka turned around and her eyes widened, "Father? How? I."
Katsuhiko stopped her and knelt down in front of her. "I have much I need to say, and you WILL listen. It concerns your sister and many other events. I feel I have the right to know why you ran away also."
Nodoka nodded and got up, following Katsuhiko outside. Akane and Nabiki both raised their eyebrows, and shrugged. Getting Ryoga seated, Akane told Nabiki, Kasumi, and Mr. Panda to stay where they were while she made some calls. Within 15 minutes, the Amazons, Ucchan, Mr. Panda, the Tendo family, Ryoga and the Kuno's were all seated in the small dining area. Chief Kino cleared his throat, and was about to begin, when Nodoka's ear wrenching scream interrupted him. The scream soon turned to sobs, and Chief Kino shook his head.
"I am Chief Kino of the Jubaan police force. I have gathered you all here because you knew one Ranma Saotome. First off, he is not dead, at least not that we know of. We just aren't sure where he is. Yesterday, Ranma was in Jubaan and saw a young man named Tenchi getting attacked. He jumped into the fray also and apparently took out many of the attackers, before some sort of space ship came and beamed both him and Tenchi up. Now Tenchi, the young man Ranma went to save, is a prince on another planet, yet has been living life here since he crash landed on earth a few years ago. Apparently he was being chased by these enemies of his planet, and they now caught up with him. There is a force going up after the two, yet we're not sure when they will return. We will get back to you as soon as we can on his whereabouts."
Ukyo, Shampoo, and Kodachi all burst out crying at this, each saying how it wasn't fair that Ranma should be stuck up there, alone, without them. Akane, Nabiki, and Kasumi remained quiet, as Soun started to wail. Ryoga looked down at his clenched fist, a smile on his face, thinking 'Yes! With Ranma gone, this is my chance with Akane. Hmph, he won't know what's happened when he finds Akane in my arms.'
Kuno however took this a different way. "Hah!! So the foul sorcerer has finally fled from whence he came! He must have known that he could not stand up to the great Kuno! Now Akane Tendo and the pig-tailed girl are free!! Come, fly into my arms and proclaim your love!" Akane hammered him into LEO for that.
The chief tilted his hat and stood, as Katsuhiko led a crying Nodoka by the arm.
"This is most unnerving. Has the force left yet Chief?" came an old voice.
The chief looked down at Cologne, and nodded the affirmative. Then catching the sign the panda held up.
[If you ask me, the boy just needs more training. When he gets back, he'll get the workout of his life.]
Kino shook his head, and started to leave, saying goodbye. Katsuhiko and Nodoka followed, saying their own goodbyes.
The rest of the group started to leave, when an old, male troll hopped into the room. "Oh my," Happosai said, "Did I miss something?"
"5000 yen," said Nabiki.
Sighing and then paying her, Happosai waited for his answer.
"Ranma's been kidnapped by aliens. It happened in the Jubaan district."
"No more Ranma-chan?" Happosai asked, eyes tearing.
At everyone's nod, Happosai began throwing a tantrum, tears and underwear flying everywhere.
Outside, Nodoka was still in tears. "I can't believe she's dead," Nodoka sniffed, "My poor, lovely sister. I'll miss her so." Then straightening, Nodoka turned to the chief, "So I am to understand that my son, Ranko and my nephew are all at this resort? And I will be meeting them there this evening?"
Kino grinned and nodded, "They wanted only you to know the truth, and they'll tell you way when you get there. I am also to understand that Ranko needs to go shopping for new clothes, and wanted you to come. Apparently all her clothing got torn up in a monster attack at the station. She is wearing some of Ranma's clothing now and did not want to go out in public like that."
Nodoka nodded, smiling, "I am so glad that I've had such a great influence on her. I'll have to buy her some new dresses, and blouses and slacks. Oh we'll have so much fun. I really hope she'll turn into a proper young lady some day."
*Sorry this took such a long time. I'll get the next one out soon.... Nearly all my big school projects are done now ^_^ Yay!!
Author's Notes: I might have a name!! Sorry this took so long. I've been trying my hardest. Wish me luck! ^_^
Update 11/29/03
'Thoughts' [Panda signs]
Soul's Destiny, Blood's Inheritance Chapter 3
Ranma awoke to a light outside his window which grew, and then quickly faded. Sitting up, he found Tenchi also awake, looking slightly pale. "There's some sort of monster outside," he said softly, "It is really gross looking, and there's some girl fighting it."
"Only one?" Ranma asked, slightly surprised.
Tenchi nodded, looking back out the window. Ranma got up and into his old fighting clothes. Tenchi saw this and got up into his own, finding the ring Tsunami had given him in his breast pocket. Putting it on, he turned to Ranma, and pulled out his Juraian sword. Creating the blade, he nodded and Ranma pulled open the window, jumping outside.
Following the sounds of battle, Ranma and Tenchi quickly found the monster, which looked like a large blob with many tentacles coming out of its body. Across the clearing was a girl in a sailor fuku, pulling herself out of a tree. She had short, fiery, red blond hair that billowed around her head like a corona. Her ice blue eyes held a certain calculating look of a warrior, adding to the determined look on her beautiful face. Her fuku had a red orange skirt with no bows, and the gloves reached her elbows accenting slim, yet well toned arms. Her boots reached almost up to her knees with a slight heal and matched the color of her skirt.
Ranma's breath caught as he saw her. 'It's her! That's definitely the same girl from my dream! I've got to help her!'
As he was about to jump out, three girls appeared yelling out, "Hold it right there. We are the defenders of love and justice, Sailor Moon! Sailor Mercury! And Sailor Mars! For injuring people and depriving us of our beauty sleep, WE WILL PUNISH YOU!!!!!"
Ranma rolled his eyes at the stupid speech and the blob threw tentacles at them. Two of the girls got out of the way quickly, while Sailor Moon was about to get hit. Tenchi reacted and sliced the tentacles that were reaching for her, as the ring on his finger, transformed his clothes into his Juraian costume. Ranma then jumped out and attacked, quickly finding that fists and feet would not work against the slimy, blob.
"Damn you inners and your stupid speeches!! One day, the enemy is not gonna stop attacking so it can stare in awe of your poor speaking abilities and just attack!!! Mars, hit the thing with your fire soul. Mercury, find a friggin weak spot. This thing needs to get gone now!"
Mars was about to retort to the strange girl when she saw the thing grab Ranma. Ranma started to glow a strange blue color and the thing shrieked, tossing him into a nearby pond. 'Oh that thing's gonna get it now!!' Rei thought as she charged a large fire soul. Yelling out her attack, her fire burned hotter than it ever had before, and hit the monster hard. The monster shrieked once more and froze, allowing Sailor Moon to throw her tiara quickly.
The three inner scouts, Tenchi, and the odd looking scout, went over to the pool Ranma landed in, and saw it glowing. Suddenly, bright light shone, and then disappeared, leaving the only light as the stars. Hearing the water move, they saw two figures coming out of the pool, one tall with clothes on, and one short, nude, and most definitely female.
"It's his cursed form!" Tenchi exclaimed, "He's finally free of his Jusenkyo curse."
The bowless sailor looked at Tenchi strangely and then back to Ranma who was getting out of the pool, taking his shirt off once more, and handing it to the girl next to him. She accepted and smiled at Ranma, putting the wet shirt on. She then looked to the small group that stared in awe of the new developments.
The inner scouts, seeing everything alright, quickly left the scene, while Ranma walked up to the other scout. He opened his mouth to ask if she was alright, but voices from the woods surrounding the pool interrupted him, making the scout flee.
"Is everyone alright over here?" came Mamoru's voice, "We heard some strange sounds, so we came to check things out. What happened anyway?"
Ranma sighed and shook his head, as his curse, Ranko, answered. "We're fine!! We were just looking for the Jusenkyo pool."
Mamoru then came into view, and nearly dropped his flashlight, when it landed on the nearly nude Ranko and Ranma standing next to each other. Recovering, he smiled slightly and said, "I guess you found it then huh?"
Ranma and Ranko grinned and nodded. "Come on, we might as well get back to sleep, the fun's over," Tenchi said, "Besides, we need to discuss what to do with your cursed form."
Ranma nodded and all four left to head back to the hotel. When they got inside, Mamoru said goodbye, and left for his room. Ranma, Ranko, and Tenchi also left for theirs. Getting inside, Ranma pulled out two pairs of dry clothes, and handed one set to Ranko. Nodding her thanks, Ranko went into the small bathroom to change, while Ranma pulled on his own set of dry clothes while Tenchi changed back into his pajamas.
Ranma and Tenchi waited about twenty minutes for Ranko to get out of the bathroom. When she did, she was in the set of Ranma's dry clothes and stretching.
"Oh it feels good to take a hot bath and not change," she said, "I can't believe you wouldn't wake me up and let me out when you transformed. That's just so rude Ranma."
Ranma rolled his eyes, "Would you have let me out if our roles were reversed? Besides, it's not like I could tell if you were really there at times. The thought of someone taking residence in my body scared me."
Ranko grinned slightly and shook her head in the negative. "No probably not. Anyways, I think you should just call me Ranko from now on, and if you think about it, I'm also your blood so I'm your sister also. We'd probably have to get Auntie to really adopt me though."
Ranma nodded, thinking about it. "I'll call the chief in the morning to make some moderations on the story he tells mom. We'll have to get you some clothes that fit tomorrow also. I'm not real good with shopping though," Ranma said wrinkling his nose.
Tenchi grinned slightly, "Neither am I. Maybe we should invite your mother down here. That way, she'd get to see you, Ranko, and hear your stories about your adventures, with editing. Also, she could take Ranko shopping. I'm sure that we could get another room for Ranko and your mother."
Ranma grinned at Tenchi. "Not a bad idea. In any case, we should get some sleep, and I should set an alarm so I can call the chief before he gets there tomorrow around noon."
They both nodded, and Ranma settled on the floor so Ranko could have his futon. Tenchi got under his own covers, and soon all were fast asleep. No one noticed the slim figure slip in the window, study Ranma's face a moment, and then leave, heading to another section of the building.
Next morning streets of Nerima....
Katsuhiko and Chief Kino walked side by side, heading toward the Tendo dojo, discussing their alibi for Ranma's disappearance.
"What was Ranma's mother's name anyway, Kino?" Katsuhiko asked, "You never told me."
Chief Kino started to answer, when his cell phone rang, interrupting.
"Moshi moshi? Ah hello Ranma. How are you feeling? No we don't need you to come back to work, you need rest. Really? You did find a cure? Wow, never knew the hot springs would be that good. Tell you mother what? You want her there? Ranko wants to be adopted. Right, Gotcha. Hang on," the chief said as he looked warily around for listeners and cats. Luckily, neither seemed to be on the street. In fact, they all seemed to be locked in their houses, waiting for something to blow. The chief chuckled and returned to the phone. "No one's around, they all seem to be waiting for some big fight or something to occur. *chuckle* Alright kiddo, have fun. We'll get your mother there as soon as possible."
Ending the call, Kino quietly told Katsuhiko all he needed to know, forgetting about Nodoka's name, while looking out for people. Then the two left, and miraculously, no one came out of the shadows to watch the two leave.
At the Tendo Dojo...
Akane was out in the dojo, breaking bricks again, as she grumbled about how Ranma was probably out with the other girls again. 'I haven't even seen him around for two days!! What does he think he's doing?! I'M HIS FIANCEE!!! What's worse is that Kasumi and Nabiki don't even seem to be worried about that!'
Finishing the last defenseless brick, Akane cleaned up and left for the kitchen. Heading inside, she heard Nabiki talking to Kasumi. "Ok onee- san. I know you know where Ranma is. Even my sources can't find him." Then Nabiki's voice got slightly quieter. "And what's with all the extra money we've got now? Does Ranma have a job somewhere that he hasn't told me about? Well Kasumi?"
Akane paused as she heard that. 'Ranma with a job? Doubt it, but we do seem to be having a lot of extra money lately.'
"Why Nabiki. You mean to tell me you haven't found out where Ranma's been? I'm amazed. I'll have to make him an extra special meal when he gets back from wherever. It's not everyday someone outsmarts you. As for the extra money, I've sold some of the old things I found in the attic to a museum. They paid a very nice price for them."
Akane sighed at that and started to proceed past the room to the furo, when a knock sounded at the door. Opening it, she saw Nodoka, and invited her in.
"Have my son and husband returned yet?" she asked eagerly.
Akane shook her head. "I believe they're still on their training trip," Akane said loudly. She then smiled as she heard a loud splash from the koi pond. "Won't you come in for some refreshment? They might return today, Auntie."
Looking hopeful, Nodoka nodded, only wanting to see her son. She thought back to her family, and how some things didn't fit from when she met Genma. She decided to sit by Kasumi, who was stitching something. Akane then went to the kitchen, getting four glasses and some lemonade. As she returned, Akane heard Nodoka say, "Kasumi dear, I'm afraid that shirt is far beyond repair."
Kasumi looked up and smiled, "Thank you Akane. This shirt was Ranma's favorite, but it got torn in a fight when someone ambushed him. He asked me to try and fix it, so now I'm trying. He won that fight, himself unscathed by the way, and asks me to give you his love."
Nodoka looked up proudly with tears in her eyes. "My son must be so manly now. Thank you for trying to fix it Kasumi, you'll make a lucky young man a good wife some day."
Kasumi blushed, thoughts on Dr. Tofu as she turned back to the ruined, red, Chinese shirt. Akane rolled her eyes and shook her head at that, and Nabiki merely gave her sister a calculating look. Mr. Panda then strolled in and distracted Nodoka.
"Oh is Ranko around?! I've so wanted to see her again for a while. I was wondering if she wou-"
A knock at the door interrupted Nodoka, and Akane got up once more to answer it. She was surprised to see a police officer and an old man at the door. "May I help you?" she asked.
The officer spoke first. "Does one Ranma Saotome live here?"
Akane nodded, a scowl crossing her face, "What's the perverted baka done now?"
Raising an eyebrow, Chief Kino sighed and started again, "We have some bad news. If you would call everyone related to him here, we will tell everyone all at once."
Akane nodded and let them in. As she was about to shut the door, she heard a cry of, "Where am I NOW?!?!?" from the front yard. Opening the door again, she exclaimed "Ryoga!!" and ran to hug the eternally lost boy.
"Oh I am so glad you're here!! Something's happened to Ranma. I don't know the details yet, but since you're his friend, I was a little worried about finding you. Lucky you wandered by just now," Akane stated, leading Ryoga into the house by the hand. Ryoga for his part, didn't catch all of it, too far in his own world of bliss because of Akane's light touch.
Gathering Chief Kino and Katsuhiko at the door, she led all three to the dining room, which was big enough for all the guests they would have. Suddenly, Katsuhiko stopped, stunned, uttering one word, "Nodoka!?"
Nodoka turned around and her eyes widened, "Father? How? I."
Katsuhiko stopped her and knelt down in front of her. "I have much I need to say, and you WILL listen. It concerns your sister and many other events. I feel I have the right to know why you ran away also."
Nodoka nodded and got up, following Katsuhiko outside. Akane and Nabiki both raised their eyebrows, and shrugged. Getting Ryoga seated, Akane told Nabiki, Kasumi, and Mr. Panda to stay where they were while she made some calls. Within 15 minutes, the Amazons, Ucchan, Mr. Panda, the Tendo family, Ryoga and the Kuno's were all seated in the small dining area. Chief Kino cleared his throat, and was about to begin, when Nodoka's ear wrenching scream interrupted him. The scream soon turned to sobs, and Chief Kino shook his head.
"I am Chief Kino of the Jubaan police force. I have gathered you all here because you knew one Ranma Saotome. First off, he is not dead, at least not that we know of. We just aren't sure where he is. Yesterday, Ranma was in Jubaan and saw a young man named Tenchi getting attacked. He jumped into the fray also and apparently took out many of the attackers, before some sort of space ship came and beamed both him and Tenchi up. Now Tenchi, the young man Ranma went to save, is a prince on another planet, yet has been living life here since he crash landed on earth a few years ago. Apparently he was being chased by these enemies of his planet, and they now caught up with him. There is a force going up after the two, yet we're not sure when they will return. We will get back to you as soon as we can on his whereabouts."
Ukyo, Shampoo, and Kodachi all burst out crying at this, each saying how it wasn't fair that Ranma should be stuck up there, alone, without them. Akane, Nabiki, and Kasumi remained quiet, as Soun started to wail. Ryoga looked down at his clenched fist, a smile on his face, thinking 'Yes! With Ranma gone, this is my chance with Akane. Hmph, he won't know what's happened when he finds Akane in my arms.'
Kuno however took this a different way. "Hah!! So the foul sorcerer has finally fled from whence he came! He must have known that he could not stand up to the great Kuno! Now Akane Tendo and the pig-tailed girl are free!! Come, fly into my arms and proclaim your love!" Akane hammered him into LEO for that.
The chief tilted his hat and stood, as Katsuhiko led a crying Nodoka by the arm.
"This is most unnerving. Has the force left yet Chief?" came an old voice.
The chief looked down at Cologne, and nodded the affirmative. Then catching the sign the panda held up.
[If you ask me, the boy just needs more training. When he gets back, he'll get the workout of his life.]
Kino shook his head, and started to leave, saying goodbye. Katsuhiko and Nodoka followed, saying their own goodbyes.
The rest of the group started to leave, when an old, male troll hopped into the room. "Oh my," Happosai said, "Did I miss something?"
"5000 yen," said Nabiki.
Sighing and then paying her, Happosai waited for his answer.
"Ranma's been kidnapped by aliens. It happened in the Jubaan district."
"No more Ranma-chan?" Happosai asked, eyes tearing.
At everyone's nod, Happosai began throwing a tantrum, tears and underwear flying everywhere.
Outside, Nodoka was still in tears. "I can't believe she's dead," Nodoka sniffed, "My poor, lovely sister. I'll miss her so." Then straightening, Nodoka turned to the chief, "So I am to understand that my son, Ranko and my nephew are all at this resort? And I will be meeting them there this evening?"
Kino grinned and nodded, "They wanted only you to know the truth, and they'll tell you way when you get there. I am also to understand that Ranko needs to go shopping for new clothes, and wanted you to come. Apparently all her clothing got torn up in a monster attack at the station. She is wearing some of Ranma's clothing now and did not want to go out in public like that."
Nodoka nodded, smiling, "I am so glad that I've had such a great influence on her. I'll have to buy her some new dresses, and blouses and slacks. Oh we'll have so much fun. I really hope she'll turn into a proper young lady some day."
*Sorry this took such a long time. I'll get the next one out soon.... Nearly all my big school projects are done now ^_^ Yay!!