Disclaimer: All characters from Ranma ½ are rightfully owned by Rumiko Takahashi. I make no claims whatsoever on what is not mine, this work is purely for the entertainment of those who wish to read.
The Kami Blade
Chapter 1: Spirit Arise
It was raining hard as Ranma (in his girl form of course!) made his way through the sparse forest somewhere near the Chinese border.
"Aww shit! Why does this always happen to me. I'm sick of this stupid body that robs me of my real self every time it rains!"
Ranma was getting tired of his constant, water-based transformation. So he had escaped from the Tendo house sometime in the middle of the night.
"Ahh well…I guess I should just find a shelter and rest until it stops raining."
So he settled in a little hole large enough to contain, and protect him from the rain, and just freed his spirit.
FLASHBACK
Early morning in the Tendo house, Ranma has woken up early for some unknown reason. As he walks through the silent household, he hears a voice in his head.
Hear my plea wild one
"What! Who is it? Who's talking to me?"
I am the spirit of goraikou, a blade forged long ago for one such as you, capable of defeating a god and restoring the order.
"wha…"
Wait, go to the dojo and seal all the entrances, I can manifest myself there.
Without question, Ranma went and did as the spirit commanded. Once the doors had been sealed, the air started shimmering around Ranma and he found himself being transported through space as a bodiless soul.
"What is this? What are you doing spirit?"
Worry not wild one, I am transporting you to the time of your predecessor.
And as soon as the spirit finished speaking, ranma felt solid ground once again.
"You've got some explanation for this I suppose?"
Now, listen attentively. I have brought you here so that you may learn the motives of your predecessor. There is a time lock on you so you will not age during the time you spend here, but in consequence, you will be unable to contact any of the beings that you will be observing.
"Darn, that sucks."
There is one possibility however…if you wish, I can place your spirit into the body of one closely linked to your precursor.
"Speak no longer, we both know what I want."
As you wish. Remember, I shall be at your side only in the most precarious of situations, may the spirit of your ancestors be with you.
And with a whirl of energy-filled air, Ranma was caught in a whirlwind that projects him into the body of his predecessors best friend…Tara.
