Juuban Saibouko (by DS Wynne)
Disclaimer: Same.
Note: Same.
Special Note: For the one who requested an update, thank you. (
1 Part 3: "Reunion"
Ranma Saotome, Master of "Anything Goes" martial arts, destroyer of gods and constant companion of Goku, had a problem:
He was trying to locate his daughter Ranko in a game of "Hide-Go- Seek".
Ever since Ranko got back from his best friend's house, she has been using that damn "cloaking" technique that she picked up from Tsubasa the Unknown Loon ("Unknown" means the ability to hide in plain sight in the form of a disguise). Heck, he wasn't sure if Ranko should be hanging around that freak, but Ranma trusted Ukyo's judgement where his child was concerned. Now to extend his senses…
There!
"Got ya!" Ranma cried, as he grabbed a large stuffed Panda.
"Weeeeeee!" cried a red-haired girl, as she removed her disguise. "That was fun, Daddy! Let's do it again!"
"No time. You need to get ready for the trip."
"There you are," said a teenaged girl. "It's time for breakfast."
"Thanks, Hinako. I really appreciate you looking after Ranko."
For the past few years, Ranma has allowed Ranko to stay with his old high school teacher at the Tendo residence. In fact, it was nice that Hinako was taking care of her, since she and Soun had children of their own. Ranma, during his travels, was lucky enough to find a special technique to age Hinako's child form (to an age that wouldn't be too strange for Soun to consider for marriage). Thus, while Hinako still had two forms, her younger form didn't "creep" anyone out.
"It's no problem. You are family after all."
"I appreciate that."
"Daddy, can I say good-bye to Meiko first before we leave?"
"Sure kiddo."
"Thank you, Daddy!"
"Ranma, are you ever going to tell Ranko what happened to her mother? She needs to know, you know."
"One day, I will. Anyway, when Mr. Tendo and Dad gets back from their 'training trip', tell them where I'm going."
"Alright. And Ranma?"
"Yes?"
"Good luck!"
Meanwhile, at the Son residence…
"Are you ready, Juu-chan?" asked Gohan.
"I'm ready, Gohan."
"Hey, why can't fight them at their level?"
"Because Daddy says that Gohan and I are Say-" began Goten.
"Say, aren't you Mr. Satan's daughter?" interrupted Goku.
"Yes, now when can I fight them?"
"Well, I don't think you are at Gohan and Juuban's level yet."
"That reminds me. Did Mrs. Son ever get in contact with Ms. Briefs about Juuban?"
"I think. I'll ask Chi-Chi what had happened."
"NOW!" yelled Gohan, as he delivered the first blow.
The two started to spar easy enough. Gohan was surprised to feel a counter that sent him down the valley a few 100 yards. So far, what Juuban lacked in brute force, she made it up with her agility. Ever since Goku got back from her trip, he's been fascinated with Juuban. Strangely, he feels that he knows her from somewhere, but can't really put his finger on it. One thing for sure, though: Juuban is far stronger than she realizes. Could she be another Sayjin perhaps?
"Well, I better get going, Mr. Son. I want to do some things before the tournament begins. But thank you for tutoring me. I feel that I'm in a better place in my training."
"Sure thing Vidal."
"Gohan! I'll you see at the tournament!"
"What?"
POW!
"Gohan, I'm so sorry!"
"It's- ouch –okay. Really."
"See you around!"
"What a strange girl, Daddy."
"She sure is, Son."
Meanwhile, at the Cherry Hill Temple…
"Heaven's THUNDER!"
BOOM!
"Hey, could you be a bit more careful?"
"Sorry Rei. I was just practicing a new technique."
"Okay, Makoto, but still be careful."
Makoto Kino's "Heaven's Thunder" was a chi based attack that allowed her to tap into the electrical field of the Earth without the need of her Sailor Senshi powers. She had picked up the technique after a stay in Heaven, where she, Ranma and Goku participated in the gods' version of "boot camp". Had they stayed longer, they could have easily qualified to take the test of deification. But becoming gods was something that wasn't in plans for them, so they went on their way. They were, however, at lot stronger and tougher though, and are no longer limited by their mortal forms. For Makoto in particular, she has a better grasp of her own elemental-based powers as "Sailor Jupiter", and could now tap directly into the power of the planet Jupiter itself for augmentation. Even when not in "senshi" mode, Makoto is still a formidable fighter in her own right. Her instructor Lord Raiden had once told her that she considered her his favorite student in a long time. That wasn't a mild compliment either.
"You know, guys won't find you attractive if you are too much for them."
"Hey, if any guy I meet has a fragile ego, then he's not worth knowing."
"I mean, really. You possess inhuman physical attributes, even more so when you are "Sailor Jupiter", and can go toe-to-toe with gods, demon lords and alien intelligences. You got to admit that being the way you are is a bit put off."
"I admit that I have difficulty attracting guys, but so what? You know I'm good looking."
"Maybe. So, when is the martial arts tournament again?"
"In a couple of days. Ranma is suppose to meet me here tomorrow before going off to the tournament."
"Isn't Ami suppose to come with you guys? She wants to keep you from getting hurt, I imagine."
"Actually, she'll meet us at the tournament, since the officials there had hired her to be their on hand medical doctor. You know, just in case."
"Tell me, do you have any feelings for Ranma? I would think all that training that you two get into kinda, well, you know."
"Know what?"
"Heighten latent feelings, of course."
"I like Ranma a lot, Rei, but he only has eyes for…for Akane. I don't think he'll ever forgive himself if he moves on with his life."
"Well, I was just wondering."
"So, what did your latest spirit readings say? I hope my luck pans out."
"That's the thing. The spirits have been mysteriously silent lately. I'll have to delve deeper to figure out what is going on."
"You do that, okay? By the way, how's Momaru doing these days?"
"Well, you know how 'Mamo-chan' is. He's been busy with that modeling agency of his, so busy that days at a stretch can go by before he sees Kaneda and I."
"I'm sorry, Rei." It was no secret to Makoto and a few others that Rei's marriage to Mamoru Chiba was more of marriage of convience than a marriage built on love. Still, both found solace in each other after Usagi's "passing", and they were trying to be a real couple.
"I'm not worried. I'm sure will get through this."
"But Rei, it's been seven years. Surely something has to-"
"Makoto, please. I don't want to talk about this anymore."
"Sure."
Thus, Makoto resumed her training.
***
The next day…
"Akane, you'll be happy to know that our Ranko is growing nice and strong. I wouldn't be surprised if she inherits you strength and my stamina someday."
Ranma simply stares are the gravestone marker that indicates the "resting place" of Akane Saotome, Ranma's late wife. It saddened Ranma that not even her remains were found after that monster Cell tore through the Nerima district. Not even a wish from the great Shen Long could bring her back, which puzzled the Guardian of the Earth Dende. Still, Ranma didn't give up hope that Akane will be found someday. Until then, he'll play the faithful husband.
"Don't worry about a thing. Ranma Saotome NEVER looses."
So why did those words feel hollow to him?
***
The next day…
"Welcome to this years 'WORLD MARTIAL ARTS TOURNAMENT'!" yelled the mustached promoter. "Before we begin, each of you will have to qualify for a limited number of spots. Of course, Mr. Satan automatically has earned HIS spot, so the rest of you must qualify by achieving the highest score on this punching machine!"
"I can't wait until I prove my strength!" said Makoto
"Feh, give me a break. We're better than most of the guys already here. We got nothing to prove." said Ranma.
"I agree. This is a waste of my time!" said Vageta. How dare they question his prowess!
"Come on, guys!" said Gohan, now disguised as "Sayaman". "We're suppose to have fun!"
"Gohan's right," said Krillan. "Relax!"
"Well, I wish they hurry," said Android 18.
Piccolo simply stares indignantly.
"Well, if they don't hurry, they should at least feed us something," said Goku. He was getting hungry!
"I'm sure we'll get through this quickly," said Videl. "By the way, where's Juuban?"
"She's gone to the rest room, I think. I wouldn't blame her for being nervous."
"Then why does she want to enter with us?"
"I guess she needs to prove something to herself. Ah, here she comes!"
"Sorry I'm late guys, but I figure you all would want to have some snacks while we wait."
Makoto and Ranma turned to see the new person. They had heard that some girl was staying over at Goku's house, but one of them weren't sure what they were seeing.
"U…U…USAGI!?" yelled Makoto.
"Eh, no. My name is Juuban. I've never met you before."
"No, no, no. You are Usagi. I know it!" Makoto yelled, as she came rushing over to Juuban.
POW!
Instinctively, Juuban delivered an upper-cut that sent Makoto high in the air. Luckily, Ranma intercepted the girl before she got too high, and landed back down.
"What did you do that for?" yelled Ranma.
Unfortunately, Juuban wasn't listening. Instead, she, uncharacteristically, reacted to Ranma cradling an unconscious Makoto.
Hammer to Ranma's head.
POW!
"Ranma you JERK!" yelled Juuban. Then she realized what she had done.
"Akane…" said Ranma, before slipping into unconsciousness
"Why? What's happening to me?" Juuban said quietly, before running off.
"That was…odd," said 18. Still, she was impress with Juuban, though there was something familiar about her…
"I'm sure it's nothing." Said Krillan.
"Heh," said a smiling Vageta. It looks like there will be competition for sure!
Hmmmm. Why does that girl have THREE auras? Piccolo thought.
"Hey, no fighting before the match!"
"I'm sure it's nothing!" said Goku assuredly.
"I'll go get her!" said Gohan.
"Gohan, wait!" said Videl.
"Miss Videl, you will have to remind your friends about the rules of the tournament. If antics like these continue, everyone in your party will be disqualified."
"I'm sure it won't happen again." What's going on here?"
Tbc.
Author's note: Just moving along the plot. C & C are always welcomed.
Next time: What do you get when you have a girl that acts like another girl, but possess three auras? You get a mystery that is waiting to be revealed in "Prelude to Revelations". Be there or be square!
Disclaimer: Same.
Note: Same.
Special Note: For the one who requested an update, thank you. (
1 Part 3: "Reunion"
Ranma Saotome, Master of "Anything Goes" martial arts, destroyer of gods and constant companion of Goku, had a problem:
He was trying to locate his daughter Ranko in a game of "Hide-Go- Seek".
Ever since Ranko got back from his best friend's house, she has been using that damn "cloaking" technique that she picked up from Tsubasa the Unknown Loon ("Unknown" means the ability to hide in plain sight in the form of a disguise). Heck, he wasn't sure if Ranko should be hanging around that freak, but Ranma trusted Ukyo's judgement where his child was concerned. Now to extend his senses…
There!
"Got ya!" Ranma cried, as he grabbed a large stuffed Panda.
"Weeeeeee!" cried a red-haired girl, as she removed her disguise. "That was fun, Daddy! Let's do it again!"
"No time. You need to get ready for the trip."
"There you are," said a teenaged girl. "It's time for breakfast."
"Thanks, Hinako. I really appreciate you looking after Ranko."
For the past few years, Ranma has allowed Ranko to stay with his old high school teacher at the Tendo residence. In fact, it was nice that Hinako was taking care of her, since she and Soun had children of their own. Ranma, during his travels, was lucky enough to find a special technique to age Hinako's child form (to an age that wouldn't be too strange for Soun to consider for marriage). Thus, while Hinako still had two forms, her younger form didn't "creep" anyone out.
"It's no problem. You are family after all."
"I appreciate that."
"Daddy, can I say good-bye to Meiko first before we leave?"
"Sure kiddo."
"Thank you, Daddy!"
"Ranma, are you ever going to tell Ranko what happened to her mother? She needs to know, you know."
"One day, I will. Anyway, when Mr. Tendo and Dad gets back from their 'training trip', tell them where I'm going."
"Alright. And Ranma?"
"Yes?"
"Good luck!"
Meanwhile, at the Son residence…
"Are you ready, Juu-chan?" asked Gohan.
"I'm ready, Gohan."
"Hey, why can't fight them at their level?"
"Because Daddy says that Gohan and I are Say-" began Goten.
"Say, aren't you Mr. Satan's daughter?" interrupted Goku.
"Yes, now when can I fight them?"
"Well, I don't think you are at Gohan and Juuban's level yet."
"That reminds me. Did Mrs. Son ever get in contact with Ms. Briefs about Juuban?"
"I think. I'll ask Chi-Chi what had happened."
"NOW!" yelled Gohan, as he delivered the first blow.
The two started to spar easy enough. Gohan was surprised to feel a counter that sent him down the valley a few 100 yards. So far, what Juuban lacked in brute force, she made it up with her agility. Ever since Goku got back from her trip, he's been fascinated with Juuban. Strangely, he feels that he knows her from somewhere, but can't really put his finger on it. One thing for sure, though: Juuban is far stronger than she realizes. Could she be another Sayjin perhaps?
"Well, I better get going, Mr. Son. I want to do some things before the tournament begins. But thank you for tutoring me. I feel that I'm in a better place in my training."
"Sure thing Vidal."
"Gohan! I'll you see at the tournament!"
"What?"
POW!
"Gohan, I'm so sorry!"
"It's- ouch –okay. Really."
"See you around!"
"What a strange girl, Daddy."
"She sure is, Son."
Meanwhile, at the Cherry Hill Temple…
"Heaven's THUNDER!"
BOOM!
"Hey, could you be a bit more careful?"
"Sorry Rei. I was just practicing a new technique."
"Okay, Makoto, but still be careful."
Makoto Kino's "Heaven's Thunder" was a chi based attack that allowed her to tap into the electrical field of the Earth without the need of her Sailor Senshi powers. She had picked up the technique after a stay in Heaven, where she, Ranma and Goku participated in the gods' version of "boot camp". Had they stayed longer, they could have easily qualified to take the test of deification. But becoming gods was something that wasn't in plans for them, so they went on their way. They were, however, at lot stronger and tougher though, and are no longer limited by their mortal forms. For Makoto in particular, she has a better grasp of her own elemental-based powers as "Sailor Jupiter", and could now tap directly into the power of the planet Jupiter itself for augmentation. Even when not in "senshi" mode, Makoto is still a formidable fighter in her own right. Her instructor Lord Raiden had once told her that she considered her his favorite student in a long time. That wasn't a mild compliment either.
"You know, guys won't find you attractive if you are too much for them."
"Hey, if any guy I meet has a fragile ego, then he's not worth knowing."
"I mean, really. You possess inhuman physical attributes, even more so when you are "Sailor Jupiter", and can go toe-to-toe with gods, demon lords and alien intelligences. You got to admit that being the way you are is a bit put off."
"I admit that I have difficulty attracting guys, but so what? You know I'm good looking."
"Maybe. So, when is the martial arts tournament again?"
"In a couple of days. Ranma is suppose to meet me here tomorrow before going off to the tournament."
"Isn't Ami suppose to come with you guys? She wants to keep you from getting hurt, I imagine."
"Actually, she'll meet us at the tournament, since the officials there had hired her to be their on hand medical doctor. You know, just in case."
"Tell me, do you have any feelings for Ranma? I would think all that training that you two get into kinda, well, you know."
"Know what?"
"Heighten latent feelings, of course."
"I like Ranma a lot, Rei, but he only has eyes for…for Akane. I don't think he'll ever forgive himself if he moves on with his life."
"Well, I was just wondering."
"So, what did your latest spirit readings say? I hope my luck pans out."
"That's the thing. The spirits have been mysteriously silent lately. I'll have to delve deeper to figure out what is going on."
"You do that, okay? By the way, how's Momaru doing these days?"
"Well, you know how 'Mamo-chan' is. He's been busy with that modeling agency of his, so busy that days at a stretch can go by before he sees Kaneda and I."
"I'm sorry, Rei." It was no secret to Makoto and a few others that Rei's marriage to Mamoru Chiba was more of marriage of convience than a marriage built on love. Still, both found solace in each other after Usagi's "passing", and they were trying to be a real couple.
"I'm not worried. I'm sure will get through this."
"But Rei, it's been seven years. Surely something has to-"
"Makoto, please. I don't want to talk about this anymore."
"Sure."
Thus, Makoto resumed her training.
***
The next day…
"Akane, you'll be happy to know that our Ranko is growing nice and strong. I wouldn't be surprised if she inherits you strength and my stamina someday."
Ranma simply stares are the gravestone marker that indicates the "resting place" of Akane Saotome, Ranma's late wife. It saddened Ranma that not even her remains were found after that monster Cell tore through the Nerima district. Not even a wish from the great Shen Long could bring her back, which puzzled the Guardian of the Earth Dende. Still, Ranma didn't give up hope that Akane will be found someday. Until then, he'll play the faithful husband.
"Don't worry about a thing. Ranma Saotome NEVER looses."
So why did those words feel hollow to him?
***
The next day…
"Welcome to this years 'WORLD MARTIAL ARTS TOURNAMENT'!" yelled the mustached promoter. "Before we begin, each of you will have to qualify for a limited number of spots. Of course, Mr. Satan automatically has earned HIS spot, so the rest of you must qualify by achieving the highest score on this punching machine!"
"I can't wait until I prove my strength!" said Makoto
"Feh, give me a break. We're better than most of the guys already here. We got nothing to prove." said Ranma.
"I agree. This is a waste of my time!" said Vageta. How dare they question his prowess!
"Come on, guys!" said Gohan, now disguised as "Sayaman". "We're suppose to have fun!"
"Gohan's right," said Krillan. "Relax!"
"Well, I wish they hurry," said Android 18.
Piccolo simply stares indignantly.
"Well, if they don't hurry, they should at least feed us something," said Goku. He was getting hungry!
"I'm sure we'll get through this quickly," said Videl. "By the way, where's Juuban?"
"She's gone to the rest room, I think. I wouldn't blame her for being nervous."
"Then why does she want to enter with us?"
"I guess she needs to prove something to herself. Ah, here she comes!"
"Sorry I'm late guys, but I figure you all would want to have some snacks while we wait."
Makoto and Ranma turned to see the new person. They had heard that some girl was staying over at Goku's house, but one of them weren't sure what they were seeing.
"U…U…USAGI!?" yelled Makoto.
"Eh, no. My name is Juuban. I've never met you before."
"No, no, no. You are Usagi. I know it!" Makoto yelled, as she came rushing over to Juuban.
POW!
Instinctively, Juuban delivered an upper-cut that sent Makoto high in the air. Luckily, Ranma intercepted the girl before she got too high, and landed back down.
"What did you do that for?" yelled Ranma.
Unfortunately, Juuban wasn't listening. Instead, she, uncharacteristically, reacted to Ranma cradling an unconscious Makoto.
Hammer to Ranma's head.
POW!
"Ranma you JERK!" yelled Juuban. Then she realized what she had done.
"Akane…" said Ranma, before slipping into unconsciousness
"Why? What's happening to me?" Juuban said quietly, before running off.
"That was…odd," said 18. Still, she was impress with Juuban, though there was something familiar about her…
"I'm sure it's nothing." Said Krillan.
"Heh," said a smiling Vageta. It looks like there will be competition for sure!
Hmmmm. Why does that girl have THREE auras? Piccolo thought.
"Hey, no fighting before the match!"
"I'm sure it's nothing!" said Goku assuredly.
"I'll go get her!" said Gohan.
"Gohan, wait!" said Videl.
"Miss Videl, you will have to remind your friends about the rules of the tournament. If antics like these continue, everyone in your party will be disqualified."
"I'm sure it won't happen again." What's going on here?"
Tbc.
Author's note: Just moving along the plot. C & C are always welcomed.
Next time: What do you get when you have a girl that acts like another girl, but possess three auras? You get a mystery that is waiting to be revealed in "Prelude to Revelations". Be there or be square!