Star Ocean ½

Disclaimer and stuff: I don't own Star Ocean nor do I own Ranma ½. Would be nice but it's not so.

Well, didn't know if I should put this up or not, but since this story has made it on 2 Story Alert lists, I figured I'd go ahead. Atleast someone out there likes it!

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Episode 3: Confusion becomes you.

Fayt sat still during the confrontation. Now his head AND rump hurt.

"Akane!" Ranma stepped to the right. Fayt could now clearly see the dark haired boy. "Outta my way."

"No Ranma. Not until you tell me what's going on."

Ranma opened his mouth, ready to argue more.

-WHAM-

Ranma paused, gave an anguished expression and fell to the ground. During his fall, he wondered if his day could possible get any worst.

Fayt watched Ranma fall and was shocked to see a big, furry, black and white animal behind the fallen boy. The animal was holding a sign. It was the signit used to hit Ranma to the ground.

Akane sighed, resting her head in her hand. She moved to Fayt and stood over him. "Here," she said extending her hand, "let me help you up."

Fayt took her hand and stood. She seemed to hesitate as she let go. He dusted himself off and bowed. "Thank you. Umm…what is that?" He pointed to the animal.

Another girl poked her head from behind the animal. "Oh, hello." She waved and smiled. "Nice to meet you. I'm Kasumi and this is Mr. Panda."

Fayt searched his memory. Panda. He had heard that somewhere before. Oh yeah, Freshman history class in high school. The panda was one of the animals on the extinction list. But wait, the panda was an animal from Earth…

"By the way Akane, who is your new friend?" Kasumi asked with a cheerful and chirpy tone.

Akane looked from her sister and to the cute stranger. "I…uhh…don't know." Her cheeks turned red. Good going Akane. You just blotched your first impression. Here's your prize as looser of the month. Akane thought, trying not to let her whole face go completely red with embarrassment.

"My name's Fayt."

"Well, it's good to have company Fayt. Why don't you stay for dinner? I was just coming in to tell Akane that the food's ready." Kasumi continued to smile. Fayt wondered if her face was stuck like that. She did faintly remind him of Sophia. That gave him a little comfort.

He followed the two girls and the panda out of the training hall. No one looked back at Ranma who was still sprawled out on the floor.

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"Okay, will someone tell me what is going on?" Cliff stood staring at the new girl. Peppita peered around him, using Cliff as a shield.

"Humph," Shampoo said, folding her arms in front of her and closing her eyes. "Shampoo have nothing to say to big blonde boy. Shampoo have unsettled business with little psycho brat girl."

Peppita, being sure to stay behind Cliff, pointed at Shampoo. "Hey, I didn't do anything to you. Besides, what were you doing in that box? And how did you get in the shower room?"

Cliff rubbed his forehead. He could feel the start of a headache coming on. "Okay, Peppita, tell me what you know."

"Well, first Fayt got into my magic box and there was this strange light and I started banging on the door to get him out, only he didn't come out. SHE DID!"

"Whoa, whoa there. Stop talking so fast." Yup, he had a headache alright.

"But, Cliff," Peppita whined. "She did something to Fayt." She shook a fist at Shampoo.

Shampoo opened her eyes. She really didn't like that little psycho brat girl at all.

Cliff studied the newcomer. "Did you do something to Fayt?"

Shampoo let out a low growl. "Shampoo no know your Fayt. All Shampoo know is Shampoo no like being chased." Thoughts of the chase sparked her anger.

"Well, we just have to figure out what's going on…" Cliff was cut off as the girl jumped and dove at him.

Her feet landed square on his chest, reminding him of his not-so-old scratches there. As he slid back, he remained on his feet. Peppita was knocked away to his right. His attacker gracefully repelled off him and landed two feet to his left.

He watched as the chase continued. Peppita scrambled around the stage, Shampoo on her heels. He would have found the whole thing humorous if his head and chest didn't hurt so badly.

He ran and got on the stage. From this view he could clearly see the two girls. He looked around for something to use. It was obvious that Peppita had done something to upset the girl. But that still didn't clear up any questions he had about where Fayt was.

He spotted the barrel of water. That might work to cool off the two. He lifted it and waited for the couple to pass his edge of the stage. Once they were close enough, he emptied the barrel, flinging water on both Peppita and her chaser.

SPLASH

Peppita stopped in shock. She looked around, frantically looking for Shampoo. Instead she saw that cat again. The cat looked up and made a quick run for the door.

"Kitty?" Peppita was about to give chase when Cliff stopped her. She looked up, ready to protest, but fell silent at the expression on his face.

"What is it, Cliff?"

"Did you just see that? She turned into a cat!"

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Ranma sat on the training hall's floor and shook his head. With the way his day had been, he wouldn't be surprised if Akane had fixed dinner.

He stood up and dusted off. He would eat dinner before he continued his search for the mysterious boy. If Akane had cooked then maybe it would kill him. That wouldn't be so bad at this point.

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Voice of Peppita Rossetti: I'm still so confused! Since when does a girl turn into a cat? Will we ever find Fayt? Will Cliff be able to get rid of his monster headache? Answers and more on the next episode of Star Ocean ½: Invasion of the body switchers! (La la laaa)

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I know it's short. I'm more testing the waters here...don't know how many people who like the SO games have also seen Ranma 1/2. Also don't know if this is entertaining anyone.

As always...Enjoy :)