Ron 1/2
By Parareru
Disclaimer: Kim Possible and crew are owned by Disney. (Who had better keep producing the show until we have as many seasons as the Simpsons.) Ranma 1/2 and crew are owned by Rumiko Takahashi. SO to repeat I own neither of these.
{ } denotes Chinese speech [ ] denotes Japanese speech
Chapter 6: Quiet Day at the Tendo Dojo
"Ugh. What hit me?" Ron groaned as he opened his eyes, blinking several times at the light. He slowly moved his head and was surprised to see he wasn't lying in the streets of Nerima. Instead, it appeared that he was lying on a futon in someone's home. Cautiously Ron pushed himself up onto his elbows as a woman wearing an apron entered the room.
"Oh, you're up," the woman said with a warm smile.
"Uh, yeah," Ron answered warily. "Excuse me, but do I know you?"
"My name's Kasumi Tendo," Kasumi replied. "If you're up for it we can go down to see your friends."
"Sure. By the way, I'm Ron. Ron Stoppable," Ron said with a shrug as he rose to his feet. "Your English is very good, Kasumi."
"Thank you," Kasumi said as they walked down a set of stairs. "It's been a while since I've had a chance to practice."
"Ron!" Kim exclaimed as he walked into the room. "How are you feeling?"
He sighed heavily as he sat down between Kim and Lo Shin. "Fine, now. But did anyone get the number of the truck that hit me?"
Ron's comment earned a snort of amusement from a familiar pigtailed youth. "That's Akane's cooking alright."
"Baka," the shorthaired girl next to him snapped as she whapped him across the back of the head.
Ron looked curiously at all the unfamiliar faces and sent Kim a pleading look.
"That's Mr. Soun Tendo, his daughters Kasumi, Nabiki, and Akane, Ranma Saotome and his parents, Genma and Nodoka," Kim said with a reassuring smile as she pointed to each member of the Tendo household in turn.
"H-hi, I'm Ron Stoppable," Ron said as he inclined his head slightly in greeting as Rufus popped out of his pocket and waved at the assembled group. "And this is Rufus."
"What is that?" Akane asked. "It looks like a-"
"DON'T!" Ron warned as Rufus' face screwed up in indignation. "Just don't. He hates it when people call him that. Rufus is my pet naked mole rat."
"Hey, at least it ain't a pig," Ranma observed.
"So what brings the famous Kim Possible to Japan?" Nabiki asked curiously, as she looked over the teen hero. "In the company of a Chinese Amazon, no less."
"We were looking for the Nekohanten and Khu Lon," Kim replied. "We're trying to prevent an enemy of ours from getting his hands on a Talisman."
"Someone's stupid enough to try to steal from the old ghoul?" Ranma snorted in derision. "Good luck."
"You know her?" Ron asked.
"You could say that," Ranma replied as a bell rang and Kasumi excused herself to answer the door. Ranma's eyes narrowed in thought as he studied Lo Shin. "You're not related to her by chance?"
"No," Lo Shin responded with a shake of her head. "No relation at all."
"So why are you here?" Nabiki asked again, this time directing her question to Lo Shin. "The only reason an Amazon leaves the village is to fulfill the marriage law or the kiss of death."
"I am going to marry, Ron," Lo Shin shrugged as Ron winced. "But he was not bound by our law so I need to make him fall in love with me the other way."
"How'd you get outta that?" Ranma asked Ron enviously with a touch of respect in his eyes.
"Some prophecy that if they tried to force the law on me I'd end up destroying the village," Ron replied as he ignored Lo Shin's adoring gaze.
"Hmmm, I wish there was a prophecy like that about me," Ranma mused.
[Ranma, there's a woman here to see you,] Kasumi said as she returned, the visitor following behind her and everyone glanced at the new arrival. The woman wore a large, flowing robe with the hood hiding her face in its shadows and carried a bundle slung over her shoulder. The stranger scanned the room and gave a surprised gasp as her gaze fell upon a familiar face.
"Ranma," Akane growled suspiciously, glaring at her fiancé.
"I don't know who she can be," Ranma blurted defensively. "I'm pretty sure I've never met her before."
The woman pulled back her hood to reveal a slim girl with shoulder length black hair. [Greetings Saotome-san, Tendo-san. I am Yori Hoshino] she said as she bowed.
Ron turned in surprise at the familiar voice as his eyes widened. "Y- Y-Yori," he stuttered in shock as he pointed. "What are you doing here?"
"Ron," Kim and Lo Shin growled in unison, mimicking Akane's tone as the two girls fixed him with a dangerous glare. "How do you know this girl?"
"Greetings, Ron-san," Yori said as she graced the stunned Ron with a warm smile. "I must speak with both you and Ranma Saotome in private."
Akane, Kim and Lo Shin stared suspiciously at the girl as Ron rose to his feet and Ranma followed suit.
"Don't worry, KP," Ron assured his best friend. "I met Yori the last time I was in Japan. It has something to do with Monkey Fist. Trust me."
Kim nodded slowly, trusting Ron, but not sure what to make of this new arrival. "We're going to talk about this later," she vowed, her green eyes flashing in irritation.
[May we have use of your dojo, Tendo-san?] Yori asked humbly.
[Of course, Hoshino-san,] Soun replied. [However, why the need for privacy?]
"It is a matter of honor," Yori said, ending the matter. "I must also ask that upon the honor of your houses none of you listen in on our conversations."
"So what are you doing here, Yori?" Ron asked again once they were safely in the dojo.
"First, allow me to finish my business with Ranma, Ron-san," Yori requested as she knelt, reached into the voluminous folds of her robe and pulled out a large envelope to hand to Ranma. "This is for you. If you don't mind I'll continue in English as this concerns Ron as well."
Ranma nodded his agreement as he opened the envelope and pulled out a sheaf of papers. "What... But this is..."
"It is an offer of a scholarship to Yamanochi's new college level program," Yori explained. "We understand that you still need to complete your studies at Furinkan High and have made arrangements for you to join us upon your graduation."
"B-but why me?" Ranma asked. "I was never much of a student."
Yori smiled serenely. "Yamanochi is no ordinary high school and college. It is also a secret ninja school. We would be honored to have the heir of the Umisen-ken join us."
"The offer is tempting," Ranma said regretfully as he handed the papers back to Yori. "But I am the heir to the Anything Goes School of Martial Arts. I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I can't join your school."
"We are not asking that you renounce the Anything Goes School," Yori replied, making no move to take the envelope. "We would just like to have you study at our school for four years and perhaps teach some of your techniques to the masters. It may even be that we will have something to teach you as well."
"I'll have to think about that," Ranma said slowly as he flipped through the papers again. "I mean, what about the dojo and Akane?"
"Yamanochi will also accommodate a wife, but not a fiancé," Yori said pointedly while Ranma considered his future. Truth be told, he had worried a little about college with his grades and his father's penchant for spending money. It looked like Yamanochi was offering everything he had hoped for without any strings attached.
While Ranma perused the informational brochures Yori turned to Ron and smiled brightly as she took hold of Ron's hand. "I have missed you, Ron-san," she said in a low voice, her eyes downcast.
"Uh, is that the only reason you wanted to see me in private?" Ron panicked, looking around to make sure that Kim or Lo Shin weren't anywhere around.
Yori hid a laugh behind her free hand, her eyes twinkling in amusement. "You have not changed at all, Ron-san," she said as she squeezed Ron's hand affectionately.
"I've, uh, missed you too," Ron finally admitted with a tentative smile. "So how's Master Sensei?"
"Master Sensei is well," Yori answered. "In fact, once I had completed my task with Ranma Saotome I was to find you. Perhaps, destiny is at work here."
"What do you mean?" Ron asked in curiosity.
"Master Sensei knows about your quest for the Mystical Monkey Talisman," Yori said as she unwrapped the bundle she had slung over her shoulder. "He felt that you will need this."
Ron looked at the elegantly lacquered case and flipped open the lid, knowing what rested inside. He paused at the cool glint of metal that greeted his sight, the familiar hum that was for his ears alone. Ron reached a trembling hand into the case and grasped the handle that seemed as if it had been forged for his grip alone. The Lotus Blade.
"It was to have been our betrothal gift," Yori said quietly as she studied Ron's face.
"What?!" Ron cried, broken out of his reverie. "Betrothal? As in engagement?"
"Yes, Ron-san," Yori said with a nod. "The masters of Yamanochi felt that the heir to the Mystical Monkey Power should be brought completely into the Yamanochi School. As the top female student I was asked if I would accept this honor."
"A-and did you?" Ron asked with a sinking feeling.
"Of course, Ron-san," Yori responded and placed a gentle kiss on Ron's cheek as he let out a disbelieving groan. "It has been written that the master of the Lotus Blade will marry a woman of great ability and prowess. To that end every woman who passes through the gates of Yamanochi train to someday be worthy of you, Ron-san."
"Wait!" Ron protested. "Don't I get a say in this?"
"It is a matter of destiny," Yori replied. "So it has been written and so it shall be."
"Destiny again?!" Ron groaned and slapped his face in frustration, wincing as the hilt of the Lotus Blade smacked against his forehead. It seemed destiny was content to pull him out of one engagement just to land him in another.
"This seems a little familiar," Ranma chuckled wryly as he stood up. "If you're finished?"
Yori nodded. "Yes, let's rejoin the others."
Ron followed behind the two Japanese youths, still somewhat shell- shocked by the news Yori had dropped in his lap. He looked down at the Lotus Blade, willed it to change into something less conspicuous and smiled at the resultant amulet. Stylish, yet not entirely out of place around his neck.
"So?" Kim prompted once Ron had returned.
"Tell everything," Lo Shin said fiercely, casting suspicious glances at Yori.
"Well, it was about the quest," Ron began nervously as he fidgeted under his companions' glare. "Andapparentlyyorisaysshesengagedtomenow."
Kim blinked at Ron's incomprehensible mumble. "Say that again?"
Ron cringed and fearfully said, "Yori says she's engaged to me now."
"What did you do with her?!" Kim demanded angrily as she grabbed Ron's shirt in her hands and pulled the blond close enough for him to see the vein pulsing in her forehead.
"Ab-absolutely nothing, Kim," Ron babbled. "It's something about destiny and the Talisman and the Monkey Power. I swear."
"Yup, this definitely seems familiar," Ranma commented with a chuckle as he watched the scene unfold before him.
"You. Quiet." Kim ordered, not taking her attention off Ron for a second.
"Would anyone like something to drink?" Kasumi suggested sweetly as she entered with a tray laden with drinks.
"Let me help you with that, Kasumi," Akane said, taking the tray from her eldest sister. As she turned to place the tray on the table, her foot caught the edge of a cushion. Akane squawked in alarm as she stumbled and lost control of the tray, dumping the contents on Ron.
"Great," Ron scowled as she wiped the water from her eyes. "Had a feeling something like that was coming."
Ranma stared in surprise at Ron's transformation and quickly looked at the three girls around him... her. His face contorted as curious leaking noises came from his lips and he quivered with suppressed emotion. The Tendos and Saotomes looked at Ranma worriedly as he wrapped his hands around his stomach, wondering if somehow he had eaten something that Akane had cooked.
"Bwah-hah-hah-hah-hah-hah," Ranma finally burst out in explosive laughter while pointing at the female Ron. He was laughing so hard that tears streamed from his eyes. Ranma paused, nearly gaining control of himself until he caught sight of the three girls glaring at each other in silent challenge.
Ron scowled in irritation as Ranma continued to laugh and point. "It's not that funny!" Ron yelled.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," Ranma gasped, moaning weakly. "It's just that it's SO funny when it's not happening to ME."
"Huh?" Ron said in confusion.
"It's Akane, Shampoo and Ucchan all over again," Ranma managed before he burst into fresh gales of laughter. "You just need your own Kodachi!"
Ron crossed her arms in front of her chest indignantly. "You can stop laughing now," she said.
"Alright, alright," Ranma sighed as he wiped the tears from his eyes. "But why didn't you just jump into the Spring of Drowned Young Man?"
Ron blinked several times, processing the information she'd just heard. "There's a Spring of Drowned Young Man? WHY DIDN'T THE DAMN GUIDE TELL ME?!" Ron demanded in a loud wail.
"So you really didn't know?" Ranma asked.
"The guide just kept spouting Springs of Drowned Such and Such Animals," Ron replied. "How was I supposed to know there was a cure for this?!"
"That's the way the Jusenkyo magic works I guess," Ranma sighed. "Every time I managed to get back to Jusenkyo, the pools were either dry or mixed or we just plain forgot. It's gotta be the curse."
"Aw, crap," Ron groaned. "As if my life wasn't complicated enough."
"Get used to it," Ranma advised. "It'll get a lot more hectic. Especially with three girls chasing after you."
"What are you talking about? There's only two, Lo Shin and Yori," Ron said.
"So why is Kim trying to stare down the other two?" Ranma asked, pointing to the three girls who were busy glaring at each other. Ron had no answer to that and could only stare at her best friend who currently exhibited all the outward signs of jealousy. But Kim? Nah. It couldn't be, could it?
Next: Furinkan High
A/N: Thanks for Reading!
Kind of a boring chapter this time around, but next chapter I hope to introduce Tatewaki Kuno to Team Possible.
I wanted Ron to get his hands on the Lotus Blade because he'll certainly need it to complete his quest for the Mystical Monkey Talisman. And it made it convenient to have Yori announce her engagement to her Ron-san.
And the Mystical Monkey Talisman will not be the same one from Jackie Chan Adventures. Similar powers yes, but with a little twist.
It may take me a little while before my next update so please be patient.
Disclaimer: Kim Possible and crew are owned by Disney. (Who had better keep producing the show until we have as many seasons as the Simpsons.) Ranma 1/2 and crew are owned by Rumiko Takahashi. SO to repeat I own neither of these.
{ } denotes Chinese speech [ ] denotes Japanese speech
Chapter 6: Quiet Day at the Tendo Dojo
"Ugh. What hit me?" Ron groaned as he opened his eyes, blinking several times at the light. He slowly moved his head and was surprised to see he wasn't lying in the streets of Nerima. Instead, it appeared that he was lying on a futon in someone's home. Cautiously Ron pushed himself up onto his elbows as a woman wearing an apron entered the room.
"Oh, you're up," the woman said with a warm smile.
"Uh, yeah," Ron answered warily. "Excuse me, but do I know you?"
"My name's Kasumi Tendo," Kasumi replied. "If you're up for it we can go down to see your friends."
"Sure. By the way, I'm Ron. Ron Stoppable," Ron said with a shrug as he rose to his feet. "Your English is very good, Kasumi."
"Thank you," Kasumi said as they walked down a set of stairs. "It's been a while since I've had a chance to practice."
"Ron!" Kim exclaimed as he walked into the room. "How are you feeling?"
He sighed heavily as he sat down between Kim and Lo Shin. "Fine, now. But did anyone get the number of the truck that hit me?"
Ron's comment earned a snort of amusement from a familiar pigtailed youth. "That's Akane's cooking alright."
"Baka," the shorthaired girl next to him snapped as she whapped him across the back of the head.
Ron looked curiously at all the unfamiliar faces and sent Kim a pleading look.
"That's Mr. Soun Tendo, his daughters Kasumi, Nabiki, and Akane, Ranma Saotome and his parents, Genma and Nodoka," Kim said with a reassuring smile as she pointed to each member of the Tendo household in turn.
"H-hi, I'm Ron Stoppable," Ron said as he inclined his head slightly in greeting as Rufus popped out of his pocket and waved at the assembled group. "And this is Rufus."
"What is that?" Akane asked. "It looks like a-"
"DON'T!" Ron warned as Rufus' face screwed up in indignation. "Just don't. He hates it when people call him that. Rufus is my pet naked mole rat."
"Hey, at least it ain't a pig," Ranma observed.
"So what brings the famous Kim Possible to Japan?" Nabiki asked curiously, as she looked over the teen hero. "In the company of a Chinese Amazon, no less."
"We were looking for the Nekohanten and Khu Lon," Kim replied. "We're trying to prevent an enemy of ours from getting his hands on a Talisman."
"Someone's stupid enough to try to steal from the old ghoul?" Ranma snorted in derision. "Good luck."
"You know her?" Ron asked.
"You could say that," Ranma replied as a bell rang and Kasumi excused herself to answer the door. Ranma's eyes narrowed in thought as he studied Lo Shin. "You're not related to her by chance?"
"No," Lo Shin responded with a shake of her head. "No relation at all."
"So why are you here?" Nabiki asked again, this time directing her question to Lo Shin. "The only reason an Amazon leaves the village is to fulfill the marriage law or the kiss of death."
"I am going to marry, Ron," Lo Shin shrugged as Ron winced. "But he was not bound by our law so I need to make him fall in love with me the other way."
"How'd you get outta that?" Ranma asked Ron enviously with a touch of respect in his eyes.
"Some prophecy that if they tried to force the law on me I'd end up destroying the village," Ron replied as he ignored Lo Shin's adoring gaze.
"Hmmm, I wish there was a prophecy like that about me," Ranma mused.
[Ranma, there's a woman here to see you,] Kasumi said as she returned, the visitor following behind her and everyone glanced at the new arrival. The woman wore a large, flowing robe with the hood hiding her face in its shadows and carried a bundle slung over her shoulder. The stranger scanned the room and gave a surprised gasp as her gaze fell upon a familiar face.
"Ranma," Akane growled suspiciously, glaring at her fiancé.
"I don't know who she can be," Ranma blurted defensively. "I'm pretty sure I've never met her before."
The woman pulled back her hood to reveal a slim girl with shoulder length black hair. [Greetings Saotome-san, Tendo-san. I am Yori Hoshino] she said as she bowed.
Ron turned in surprise at the familiar voice as his eyes widened. "Y- Y-Yori," he stuttered in shock as he pointed. "What are you doing here?"
"Ron," Kim and Lo Shin growled in unison, mimicking Akane's tone as the two girls fixed him with a dangerous glare. "How do you know this girl?"
"Greetings, Ron-san," Yori said as she graced the stunned Ron with a warm smile. "I must speak with both you and Ranma Saotome in private."
Akane, Kim and Lo Shin stared suspiciously at the girl as Ron rose to his feet and Ranma followed suit.
"Don't worry, KP," Ron assured his best friend. "I met Yori the last time I was in Japan. It has something to do with Monkey Fist. Trust me."
Kim nodded slowly, trusting Ron, but not sure what to make of this new arrival. "We're going to talk about this later," she vowed, her green eyes flashing in irritation.
[May we have use of your dojo, Tendo-san?] Yori asked humbly.
[Of course, Hoshino-san,] Soun replied. [However, why the need for privacy?]
"It is a matter of honor," Yori said, ending the matter. "I must also ask that upon the honor of your houses none of you listen in on our conversations."
"So what are you doing here, Yori?" Ron asked again once they were safely in the dojo.
"First, allow me to finish my business with Ranma, Ron-san," Yori requested as she knelt, reached into the voluminous folds of her robe and pulled out a large envelope to hand to Ranma. "This is for you. If you don't mind I'll continue in English as this concerns Ron as well."
Ranma nodded his agreement as he opened the envelope and pulled out a sheaf of papers. "What... But this is..."
"It is an offer of a scholarship to Yamanochi's new college level program," Yori explained. "We understand that you still need to complete your studies at Furinkan High and have made arrangements for you to join us upon your graduation."
"B-but why me?" Ranma asked. "I was never much of a student."
Yori smiled serenely. "Yamanochi is no ordinary high school and college. It is also a secret ninja school. We would be honored to have the heir of the Umisen-ken join us."
"The offer is tempting," Ranma said regretfully as he handed the papers back to Yori. "But I am the heir to the Anything Goes School of Martial Arts. I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I can't join your school."
"We are not asking that you renounce the Anything Goes School," Yori replied, making no move to take the envelope. "We would just like to have you study at our school for four years and perhaps teach some of your techniques to the masters. It may even be that we will have something to teach you as well."
"I'll have to think about that," Ranma said slowly as he flipped through the papers again. "I mean, what about the dojo and Akane?"
"Yamanochi will also accommodate a wife, but not a fiancé," Yori said pointedly while Ranma considered his future. Truth be told, he had worried a little about college with his grades and his father's penchant for spending money. It looked like Yamanochi was offering everything he had hoped for without any strings attached.
While Ranma perused the informational brochures Yori turned to Ron and smiled brightly as she took hold of Ron's hand. "I have missed you, Ron-san," she said in a low voice, her eyes downcast.
"Uh, is that the only reason you wanted to see me in private?" Ron panicked, looking around to make sure that Kim or Lo Shin weren't anywhere around.
Yori hid a laugh behind her free hand, her eyes twinkling in amusement. "You have not changed at all, Ron-san," she said as she squeezed Ron's hand affectionately.
"I've, uh, missed you too," Ron finally admitted with a tentative smile. "So how's Master Sensei?"
"Master Sensei is well," Yori answered. "In fact, once I had completed my task with Ranma Saotome I was to find you. Perhaps, destiny is at work here."
"What do you mean?" Ron asked in curiosity.
"Master Sensei knows about your quest for the Mystical Monkey Talisman," Yori said as she unwrapped the bundle she had slung over her shoulder. "He felt that you will need this."
Ron looked at the elegantly lacquered case and flipped open the lid, knowing what rested inside. He paused at the cool glint of metal that greeted his sight, the familiar hum that was for his ears alone. Ron reached a trembling hand into the case and grasped the handle that seemed as if it had been forged for his grip alone. The Lotus Blade.
"It was to have been our betrothal gift," Yori said quietly as she studied Ron's face.
"What?!" Ron cried, broken out of his reverie. "Betrothal? As in engagement?"
"Yes, Ron-san," Yori said with a nod. "The masters of Yamanochi felt that the heir to the Mystical Monkey Power should be brought completely into the Yamanochi School. As the top female student I was asked if I would accept this honor."
"A-and did you?" Ron asked with a sinking feeling.
"Of course, Ron-san," Yori responded and placed a gentle kiss on Ron's cheek as he let out a disbelieving groan. "It has been written that the master of the Lotus Blade will marry a woman of great ability and prowess. To that end every woman who passes through the gates of Yamanochi train to someday be worthy of you, Ron-san."
"Wait!" Ron protested. "Don't I get a say in this?"
"It is a matter of destiny," Yori replied. "So it has been written and so it shall be."
"Destiny again?!" Ron groaned and slapped his face in frustration, wincing as the hilt of the Lotus Blade smacked against his forehead. It seemed destiny was content to pull him out of one engagement just to land him in another.
"This seems a little familiar," Ranma chuckled wryly as he stood up. "If you're finished?"
Yori nodded. "Yes, let's rejoin the others."
Ron followed behind the two Japanese youths, still somewhat shell- shocked by the news Yori had dropped in his lap. He looked down at the Lotus Blade, willed it to change into something less conspicuous and smiled at the resultant amulet. Stylish, yet not entirely out of place around his neck.
"So?" Kim prompted once Ron had returned.
"Tell everything," Lo Shin said fiercely, casting suspicious glances at Yori.
"Well, it was about the quest," Ron began nervously as he fidgeted under his companions' glare. "Andapparentlyyorisaysshesengagedtomenow."
Kim blinked at Ron's incomprehensible mumble. "Say that again?"
Ron cringed and fearfully said, "Yori says she's engaged to me now."
"What did you do with her?!" Kim demanded angrily as she grabbed Ron's shirt in her hands and pulled the blond close enough for him to see the vein pulsing in her forehead.
"Ab-absolutely nothing, Kim," Ron babbled. "It's something about destiny and the Talisman and the Monkey Power. I swear."
"Yup, this definitely seems familiar," Ranma commented with a chuckle as he watched the scene unfold before him.
"You. Quiet." Kim ordered, not taking her attention off Ron for a second.
"Would anyone like something to drink?" Kasumi suggested sweetly as she entered with a tray laden with drinks.
"Let me help you with that, Kasumi," Akane said, taking the tray from her eldest sister. As she turned to place the tray on the table, her foot caught the edge of a cushion. Akane squawked in alarm as she stumbled and lost control of the tray, dumping the contents on Ron.
"Great," Ron scowled as she wiped the water from her eyes. "Had a feeling something like that was coming."
Ranma stared in surprise at Ron's transformation and quickly looked at the three girls around him... her. His face contorted as curious leaking noises came from his lips and he quivered with suppressed emotion. The Tendos and Saotomes looked at Ranma worriedly as he wrapped his hands around his stomach, wondering if somehow he had eaten something that Akane had cooked.
"Bwah-hah-hah-hah-hah-hah," Ranma finally burst out in explosive laughter while pointing at the female Ron. He was laughing so hard that tears streamed from his eyes. Ranma paused, nearly gaining control of himself until he caught sight of the three girls glaring at each other in silent challenge.
Ron scowled in irritation as Ranma continued to laugh and point. "It's not that funny!" Ron yelled.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," Ranma gasped, moaning weakly. "It's just that it's SO funny when it's not happening to ME."
"Huh?" Ron said in confusion.
"It's Akane, Shampoo and Ucchan all over again," Ranma managed before he burst into fresh gales of laughter. "You just need your own Kodachi!"
Ron crossed her arms in front of her chest indignantly. "You can stop laughing now," she said.
"Alright, alright," Ranma sighed as he wiped the tears from his eyes. "But why didn't you just jump into the Spring of Drowned Young Man?"
Ron blinked several times, processing the information she'd just heard. "There's a Spring of Drowned Young Man? WHY DIDN'T THE DAMN GUIDE TELL ME?!" Ron demanded in a loud wail.
"So you really didn't know?" Ranma asked.
"The guide just kept spouting Springs of Drowned Such and Such Animals," Ron replied. "How was I supposed to know there was a cure for this?!"
"That's the way the Jusenkyo magic works I guess," Ranma sighed. "Every time I managed to get back to Jusenkyo, the pools were either dry or mixed or we just plain forgot. It's gotta be the curse."
"Aw, crap," Ron groaned. "As if my life wasn't complicated enough."
"Get used to it," Ranma advised. "It'll get a lot more hectic. Especially with three girls chasing after you."
"What are you talking about? There's only two, Lo Shin and Yori," Ron said.
"So why is Kim trying to stare down the other two?" Ranma asked, pointing to the three girls who were busy glaring at each other. Ron had no answer to that and could only stare at her best friend who currently exhibited all the outward signs of jealousy. But Kim? Nah. It couldn't be, could it?
Next: Furinkan High
A/N: Thanks for Reading!
Kind of a boring chapter this time around, but next chapter I hope to introduce Tatewaki Kuno to Team Possible.
I wanted Ron to get his hands on the Lotus Blade because he'll certainly need it to complete his quest for the Mystical Monkey Talisman. And it made it convenient to have Yori announce her engagement to her Ron-san.
And the Mystical Monkey Talisman will not be the same one from Jackie Chan Adventures. Similar powers yes, but with a little twist.
It may take me a little while before my next update so please be patient.