Thunder Rolls Again

Many heroes were called to the thunder, to be brought to the calm after the storm. All of them went willingly, having served their home worlds well. None regretted the choice they had made, even seeing their worlds after they left.

Ranma had watched as the girls cried for his loss, and his rivals rejoiced. He watched them move on and find better lives while he moved on to the skies. Only one kept up her search for him and he shook his head in pity. Ranma turned from the scene as the thunder rumbled, greeting the new friend it had brought.

Gohan watched as Videl screamed in fury, as his father returned to find out his plight. The world was in danger again, but it was not his fight. Gohan sighed in relief at the need to not fight, and smiled at Ranma, who was enjoying this flight.

Gohan returned to the screen and his heart clenched in pain. He watched his little brother, and for a moment wished to return. The thunder gave a questioning rumble and Gohan turned again. He then grinned at the challenge that Ranma presented to him, and no longer wished for return. His home was here, with the unsung heroes. His home was with those that saved the world, but were a source of ridicule at the same time.

Tenchi did not view what happened after his release. He knew what would happen, and what would pass by. He also knew he would be missed by those held dear. Still he went on, to welcome his new home. To find out what missions lay on inside.

A priestess soon joined them, holding a jewel to her chest. Her eyes glistened, as tears came to rest. She walked to the viewer and gave a sigh of despair, before looking to her new family, for comfort they shared. "I can never forget," she whispered in pain, "But onward I'll move, for it's never goodbye."

The thunder roared once more and another figure appeared. Kagome started, the presence frightening her until he moved to the light. Yusuke huffed indignantly, glaring at her as he settled down. He didn't look to the viewing screen, not wanting to return. "I'll see 'em again," he said gruffly, "Just not that place, or time."

The others agreed, knowing the truth as the thunder continued on. The storm clouds dropped them off at a shining gate before moving to earth once more.

They stood outside, four boys, one girl, each wondering what to do. They stepped up and the gates creeped open, allowing them to go on through. They looked around this paradise and smiled as they were greeted, by heroes gone past and heroines of yore. Kagome lifted the jewel from her neck and studied it a moment more. Then she tossed it back through the gates, towards the thunder below. The thunder crashed, accepting the gem. Then it dropped it off in the past, in the hands of a small moon girl.

All of turned to face the path they had chosen, hoping for good times that threatened to come. They all exchanged looks and with small smiles on their faces, took a step forward their journey beginning.

A small phrase echoed through their hearts and their minds, 'Welcome to Valhalla. Please stay for awhile.'

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I have a story plot idea for this. It's gonna be a little strange and take awhile to form. Since I've only ever gotten two reviews for it, we'll see how things go.