Disclaimer: I do not own Ranma ½ or Harry Potter, Dragonball Z.
Author's Notes: People are going to need to keep bugging me cause then I'll get things done :p Sorry that it's taking forever but I will finish these stories. In what century I don't know but I WILL finish them. ^^ In the mean time, please vote:
Should I include "Ranko" into the story? Yes/No
Whom should I pair with whom? (I will only accept answers listed for the specific characters.)
Ranma: Akane, Nabiki, Hermione, Kim (Original Character)
Harry: Hermione, Ginny, Cho, Videl
Gohan: Videl, Hermione, Shampoo, Hikari (OC)
Thus far.... Nahhhhh you don't wanna know.
Anyways here goes and thanks to Star for a few interesting ideas. I think I'll use a few, but not all. Definitely not all otherwise it wouldn't be my story really :p
'Thoughts'
Three Young Heroes Chapter 3
Genma entered the palace with the stealth of the Umi Sen Ken and quickly looked for anything that would be worth money.
"Hahahahahahaha!!!!! Now I'll get my revenge on that kid Goku!!!!" shouted a voice, startling Genma.
Genma peeked into the room to see a small blue guy gloating over two collars with a woman and a dogman sweat dropping at the scene. "That's great Emperor Pilaf but what does it do?"
Pilaf turned with a huge smile on his face, "This will reduce his strength down to nearly nothing and then we can pound him!!! After we're done with that we can gather all the dragonballs and I'll get my wish! Capturing that Dragonball locator was a great stroke of luck."
"What's the second one for?" the dog man asked.
Pilaf scowled, "For the green guy so he doesn't fowl our plans up."
Genma grinned evilly as he watched Pilaf, learning more than he ever would at any time. After the three had gone to bed, Genma snuck in and stole the collars and the Dragonball radar and left, heading for the first Dragonball, which was located near West City about a thousand miles south of where he was.
*Capsule Corp, West City*
Ranma woke up and quickly made his way to the kitchen, where he smelled something good. Bulma's mother greeted him with a smile and a ton of pancakes. Ranma quickly got up on the table and started eating. Raditz soon joined him with Goku, Gohan, and Vegeta, who looked as if he had been training all night. Ranma gulped slightly at the look Vegeta gave him as he sat down next to him. Ranma shivered a bit at the cold aura and began kicking his feet in his sudden nervousness.
"Stop it brat," Raditz growled through a mouthful of pancakes.
Ranma frowned and stopped, concentrating on his breakfast. Vegeta eyed the small boy, keeping his emotions to himself. He then watched Gohan for a while, chewing slowly. Gohan cocked his head, not looking afraid of him anymore. Vegeta snorted, 'The brat should be afraid.'
Ranma soon finished his plate and Bunny took it, "Want some more dear?"
Ranma shook his head, "No thanks. I need to practice."
Bunny frowned, "You shouldn't exercise on a full stomach."
"Then I'll meditate," Ranma said, leaving the kitchen.
Bunny frowned, "He was all talk and sugar last night. I wonder if he's sick."
Raditz stared after his son, wondering what was wrong while Vegeta snorted, "Saiyans don't get sick woman."
Neither saw Vegeta's slightly concerned look as he continued his meal.
Ranma went outside and pulled out a picture he had kept with him and in tact even through his Oozaru transformation. 'Mom,' he thought to himself, 'I miss you. I'm gonna be a great martial artist you'll see. I even found dad! But he isn't what I thought he would be and I think I disappointed him.'
Ranma frowned, remembering their sparring session last night. He had gotten a good hit in and cheered, and Raditz hadn't praised him but pounded him. He then snorted and left the room, saying "Never take your eyes off the opponent just because you got a lucky hit in."
Ranma shook his head, putting the picture away and beginning to meditating like Piccolo had taught him to.
Genma peeked over the wall and gave a wild grin. 'What luck! I've found the boy!'
He quickly stepped into the Umi Sen Ken and readied one of the collars. 'I'll get the boy now and he'll have to submit to me.'
Ranma threw himself out of his meditation as he sensed someone nearby. Someone he knew well. "Come out baka and I'll show you power now," he said in a low voice.
"I don't think so," said Genma's voice from behind him.
Ranma yelled as he felt something encircle his neck. All of a sudden, his strength seemed to leave him and he yelled louder, "Get it off dammit!!!!"
Raditz ran out of the compound to see his son struggling against a fat bald guy. As Raditz rushed him, Genma leaped over the fence and began running as fast as he could with a struggling boy in his arms. "Give me back my son!" Raditz roared, giving chase.
Vegeta soon joined the chase with Goku and Gohan, and they soon caught up to them. Genma had finally succeeded in knocking Ranma out with some chloroform and threw him in a sack when Raditz knocked him down. The bag with Ranma flew into an alley as the four saiyans bore down on Genma. A man watching everything from the alley grinned wickedly as he picked up the bag. 'The boy has a REAL tail! I can sell this at a circus. But first, I'm outta here.'
The man quickly booked a flight for England as the saiyans questioned the fat bruise.
*Four Weeks Later, London, England*
Ranma looked up from his position, tears in his eyes as he got whipped again and was too weak to do anything about it because of the collar. He did as he was told and used his tail to help him get up the tree and did a kata while up there. People stared in awe of the monkey boy, the missing link.
*Namek*
Raditz stared at the barren country, holding his frustration at not locating his son in. Vegeta frowned at Raditz's restlessness and Raditz quieted down. When Vegeta frowned at Goku, however, Goku just got more agitated. Gohan sighed and told his dad to calm down. Bulma frowned at the landscape. "I don't like this," she muttered.
"You should have stayed home," Vegeta growled.
Bulma snorted and walked back inside the ship, reappearing outside with two dragonball radars. "Be careful," she said quietly, "You're all wanted back here alive. Got that?"
She gave an extra glare to Vegeta, who ignored her. Raditz scowled, "The battle is coming to us."
Gohan gulped as he saw a pink blob floating in front of them. "Well, well, well, what have we here?"
*Two weeks later, London*
Ranma scratched at his collar and winced as it shocked him. He quickly hid the picture of him and his mother as his caretaker opened the cage. "Alright boy, time for some more money making."
Ranma got outside of the cage and made his way to where a crowd had already started to form. He started doing his tricks and brought his tail out for all of them to see. Suddenly a fat boy pushed his way to the front of the crowd and began to laugh. "Look mama!"
A snooty looking woman with blonde hair began to drag the boy away with a skinnier boy with wild hair and green eyes. The smaller boy looked up at Ranma as Ranma looked down and their eyes met. Ranma leaped down from the tree as he felt the other boys' emotions and the women screamed as they thought he was going to kill himself. Ranma tugged at the collar slightly and received a shock for his trouble. "C'mon boy," his caretaker growled, "Let's not disappoint the customers or no food at all this week."
Ranma's stomach growled in protest as Harry's eyes widened. Harry then realized the significance of the collar and dashed forward, taking it off. Ranma's eyes lit as his strength began to return, despite being hungry. He then turned to his former caretaker.
"I've had enough!" he shouted.
The caretaker tried to whip the boy and Ranma dodged, bounding off the tree and landing behind the man. He then performed a leg sweep, knocking the guy down and cuffing him. The guy dropped the rest of the way unconscious. Harry stared, as did the crowd, before noticing a picture on the ground. Ranma bowed and the crowd began to cheer as he wrapped his tail around his waist. 'People are weird here,' Ranma thought as he moved over to Harry to thank him.
Ranma then noticed Harry staring at his picture. "Aunt Petunia! It's Aunt Rose!"
Ranma frowned and dashed forward, but wasn't in time to get the picture as the older woman snatched it from Harry, eyes widening. "Rose," she whispered softly.
Ranma leapt up and snatched the picture from Petunia's hand, clutching it to his chest. The crowd began to disperse, with the exception of a few strangely dressed people. Petunia's eyes narrowed at Ranma. "How are you related to that woman?"
Ranma looked startled, "She's my mother."
Petunia thought about the tail and frowned, "No wonder she sold you to that man."
Ranma growled, "SHE DIDN'T! I WAS KIDNAPPED!"
Ranma looked down at the picture again his eyes filling a bit. "I haven't seen her in two years."
Petunia reached out a tentative hand and drew it back as if still deciding what to do. Harry gave her a pleading look as Dudley began to whine, "C'mon mommy. Not another. I don't want him to live with us!"
Petunia frowned and then reached out her hand, "You can stay with us. I'm your Aunt Petunia. Your mother was my sister."
Ranma's eyes widened as he looked at the woman. "R-Really?"
Petunia bit her lip but nodded, and Ranma gave a short bow, "Arigatou, Aunt Petunia."
Petunia frowned, "A-ri-..."
Ranma blushed a bit, "We live in Japan. It means thank you."
Petunia just gave a half smile before telling him to follow her. Ranma took the collar from Harry and incinerated it while their backs were turned and took off after them.
*Later that Evening*
"ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!" Vernon roared, making Dudley smirk at Ranma and Harry.
"IT'S JUST UNTIL WE FIND MY SISTER VERNON!!!!" Petunia shouted back.
Everyone except Ranma and Petunia were stunned. Petunia never yelled at Vernon that they knew of.
Petunia took a deep breath and looked at Harry, and then Vernon again. "I will find her. I need to tell her about Lily. Maybe she'll take the boy."
Vernon's anger subsided at that. "Fine," he said gruffly, "But I won't have any funny business."
Ranma just nodded, he would practice his martial arts at night.
*Tokyo, Nerima District*
Nodoka tried hard to keep her tears in as she inquired about Genma and her missing son. Soun shook his head, "No we have not heard anything from him."
Nodoka nodded her thanks and was about to get up when Kimiko stopped her. "Please stay awhile. We can go over a few search plans. Soun, you have a class to attend to."
Soun looked over to see his youngest, Akane, standing in the doorway her arms crossed. "We're waiting!" the four year old exclaimed.
Soun chuckled and got up, "And I'm coming."
Akane grinned and bounced off towards the dojo as Soun followed. Nodoka sighed, "You have such beautiful daughters."
Kimiko smiled, "Thank you. How old is Ranma now?"
Nodoka held back tears once more. "He'll be six in a few weeks."
Kimiko smiled, "Why he's Nabiki's age. She'll be six in around two months. When we find him we'll have to get the two together."
Nodoka smiled, "It is a thought. However I don't want to press him into anything."
Kimiko smiled in understanding and went over to get the atlas, "Now where to start."
*Three Days Later, London*
Ranma scowled at the woman that called herself his Aunt Marge. "Call the dog off! Harry didn't mean to step on his tail."
The fat woman just sneered and returned to her tea. Ranma scowled and ran outside, not wanting to show his strength but resigning himself to it. "Stupid bitch," he muttered, remembering words his father had used before.
He then walked over to Ripper and growled at the dog. The dog turned and licked its chops, and Ranma smirked. "Don't think so mutt."
Harry cried out as Ripper lunged at Ranma, but Ranma dodged and knocked the dog out. He then leaped up the tree to an amazed Harry. "C'mon, let's get out of here."
Harry nodded, and they leaped down and found a place to hide until midnight.
*One Week Later, Nerima*
Nodoka looked downcast as the negatives started pouring in. Kimiko patted her friend on the shoulder. The two had formed a close bond, and Nodoka had even told Kimiko the secret of Ranma's birth. Kimiko promised to take that secret to the grave.
A moment later, a knock came at the door, and Kimiko's seven year old daughter, Kasumi, answered it before Kimiko could get up. Kimiko sighed as she settled down and a police officer followed Kasumi in. "Mrs. Saotome?"
Nodoka stood, hope filling your face. "We've found your son, but no trace of your husband. Your son is with your sister, Petunia, in England. Seems he was kidnapped and taken there where she found him."
Nodoka's face was a mixture of elation and sadness at the news but she thanked the officer and led him out. Nodoka then walked back in to find her friend coughing as she had been for the past few days. Nodoka frowned, "You should see a doctor."
Kimiko just smiled, "It's alright. I'll see one tomorrow. You need to arrange to get your son."
Nodoka clutched the address and phone number to her chest, a smile on her face. "Yes, I shall do that."
Nodoka walked out the door after giving a concerned look to her friend and went to make the phone call that would be the first large change in her life, getting in contact with her family again.
*Four Days Later*
Nodoka paused and then rushed up to her son, who leapt into her hug. "Oh my baby," she whispered softly, "I missed you so."
Ranma hugged her tighter and wrapped his tail around her arm. Petunia walked slowly up to her sister, "We weren't sure about the tail, so we let him keep it. There will be some scars on his back for a while to come."
Nodoka's eyes widened as she listened to her sister, "What happened?"
Petunia frowned, "We found him subject to some insane man who called him the 'missing link.' He was getting whipped."
Harry then piped up, "There was a strange collar around his neck as if it was made to keep him from rebelling against the guy."
Petunia glared at Harry, making sure he didn't use the forbidden word. Nodoka, or Rose rather, sighed, "Magic is not a horrid thing Petunia, and you know it. There are many different types, and some even muggles can use."
Petunia snorted, "It's blasphemous."
Dudley tugged at his mother's skirt, "Mummy, is magic real?"
Petunia patted her overweight son on the head, glad she hadn't brought Vernon, who had been at odds with both his nephews ever since he caught Ranma practicing martial arts after they had gone to bed. Rose gave Dudley a half smile and looked over to Harry. "You must be Harry then."
Harry nodded and Rose gave him a sad look, "Would you like to stay with us a while?"
Harry grinned and nodded vigorously. Rose smiled, "Come, you all must be tired after your flight. We'll have a picnic with my friend's daughters tomorrow."
Petunia smiled, and nodded, "We can get reacquainted."
Nodoka nodded, and led them to the waiting taxis.
When they arrived at Rose's house, they were surprised to see the door open. Rose frowned and put Ranma down, walking in the house. She found a still battered Genma in her living room and scowled, "Get out of my house."
"No-chan," he started.
"DON'T NO-CHAN ME!!!!!" she shrieked, "YOU LET MY CHILD GET KIDNAPPED AND BEATEN!!!! I'VE GOTTEN A DIVORCE FROM YOU, YOU HONORLESS SON OF A BITCH!!!!"
Genma snarled, "You can't get a divorce without my consent."
Rose held out the contract, which had proof of the divorce signed by a judge. "I can when I have friends in the force. Get out of my house before I call them."
Genma paled and Ranma walked in just then. Genma readied his second collar and lunged for the boy, "I get Ranma!"
Ranma threw a quick ki blast, incinerating the collar and dodged the fat martial artist. Petunia screamed and Dudley hid behind her with Harry. Rose raced to the phone and called the police, who were there in time to catch Genma.
Rose held Ranma close as she watched Genma get taken away. Ranma just watched his mom, hoping he would be able to tell her that he had found his father, and that they should be able to meet him soon.
After the excitement was over, Nodoka sent them all to bed and got ready for the next day herself.
After a night of decent rest, everyone made their way to the Tendo's to pick up the girls. Ranma was introduced to the Tendo's and was well received by Soun, who still thought that Ranma was Genma's son. Kimiko rolled her eyes but gave Ranma a hug. "Be good to my girls," she said softly."
Ranma gave a solemn nod as they all headed for a picnic area outside the city, his tail tucked tightly around his waist.
*Namek*
Raditz scowled as Goku took on Frieza again, now a super saiyan. Vegeta, his prince had just died at the hands of Frieza, and Piccolo had also been badly beaten. Krillan, Goku's best friend had also died, triggering Goku's change. 'I never thought I would see that change,' Radditz thought as he searched for Bulma. He soon found her and signaled his nephew telepathically. Picking her up, he flew towards their ship and hoped that they would survive this. 'I need to see my son once more.'
Suddenly the sky grew dark once more and Raditz looked towards the distant light, fear growing in his chest. Then he remembered that Frieza couldn't speak Namekian and relaxed slightly. Suddenly he found himself in a park outside a city, Vegeta standing next to him looking confused. A cry from behind him startled the warrior as both turned around to see Ranma.
"Dad!!!" Ranma cried, abandoning his game with the girls. Rose stared on in shock at the wonder before her. She choked slightly as she realized she had finally gotten to see her first love once more. Petunia watched her sister closely and then realized what her sister had done to protect herself and her son.
Nabiki tugged on Rose's skirt, "Auntie, what's going on?"
"Ranma's father has returned to me," she said softly.
Nabiki frowned as she processed the information and then grinned, "I knew that fat slob papa knew couldn't be Ranma's father. Ranma's too nice."
Harry and Dudley stared in awe as the large, long-haired man easily caught Ranma and a smile broke out on his face as Ranma chattered. Vegeta stared at the two with a little bit of envy entering his heart as he watched. Bulma watched interestedly as the new Eldest Namek made a whole new set of Dragonballs. "Now we can wish the others back!" she shouted.
Vegeta snorted, "Well get to it then."
Raditz then noticed Rose, and he stopped listening to Ranma, who was chattering non stop about what had happened after Genma had put the collar on him. Ranma seemed to realize he wasn't listening because he stopped speaking. Raditz moved towards Rose, glad she was still alive, and wiped the tears from her face after putting Ranma down. Ranma tapped his foot as if impatient and Nabiki stopped him. "They're rebonding," she whispered.
Vegeta smirked as he heard the whispering of the girls. "More like completing the bond. Brat! You're going to tell me how you got captured by that fool of a thief."
Ranma frowned, "It was that collar. It drained my strength until there was nothing left."
Petunia had, by this time, fainted, and Dudley was hiding behind a tree, which did little to hide him. Kasumi was trying to keep Akane from getting too restless as she watched Raditz and Rose stare at each other. Nabiki giggled, "This is so romantic!"
Akane scowled, "I wanna pway!"
Ranma paused in his story and scowled at Akane, making her hide behind Nabiki. Harry stood next to Kasumi, trying to make sense of the language as everyone talked. Suddenly the sky grew dark and Ranma looked over to see Bulma summoning the Dragon to wish everyone back to life.
Gohan watched anxiously as Bulma first wished Krillan's spirit to earth and then brought him back to life. After that, she wished for Goku to return, but the dragon replied in the negative. "He is headed here on his own will."
Bulma bit her lip as she looked at Gohan's downcast face, and then made her decision, "I wish Yamcha back to life!"
The dragon granted that wish, and after a few minutes, Yamcha was standing before them, hugging Bulma.
Vegeta snorted as Ranma finished his story, "You need more training."
Ranma frowned, but said nothing. After a moment of just staring at the prince, Ranma bounced over to Gohan, who was looking a bit sad. "He'll be back," Ranma said, "Don't worry."
Gohan gave Ranma a smile and a nod and then turned to the people Ranma was with. "Why are they all sleeping?"
Ranma looked over to see Petunia, and Dudley over on the ground and Harry was sitting on the ground looking lost. Ranma grinned, and brought Gohan over to Harry, "This is my cousin Harry from mom's side of the family."
Gohan gave a slight bow, "Nice to meet you. I'm Gohan."
Harry grinned slightly, "Ranma likes to talk about you."
Gohan gave a sheepish grin and turned to look at the mess of people standing around.
"What a mess we made," he said softly.
Ranma shrugged, "That's the way we do things."
Gohan snickered, "Let's spar."
Ranma nodded vigorously and the two got into ready stances, and got right into the battle.
Vegeta grinned as he watched, almost not hearing Bulma invite him to stay at Capsule Corp. He snorted, "What a vulgur creature."
"You won't think so after a while," Raditz said softly.
Vegeta scowled, "It would give me great pleasure to just blow this little planet up if not for you and that idiot Kakarrot."
Raditz snorted but gave Vegeta a short salute and went back to his bond mate. "Let's get moving. We don't want to stay here."
They nodded, and they stopped Ranma and Gohan, or rather, Raditz got in the center of it and bashed 'em hard. Gohan decided to go home with Ranma, and picked up Dudley with relative ease, amazing Harry.
Later, after everyone had a few explanations and the Tendo girls were sent home, Ranma and Gohan finished their spar. It was dark when Rose's door slammed open and a very irate woman walked demanding Gohan. Gohan turned red in embarrassment as he apologized for his mother's behavior.
Rose had already gotten up and was staring Chichi down. "What gives you the right to barge into my house like this?" Rose asked, her voice dangerously low.
Chichi shrieked, making all present cover their ears, "WHERE'S MY SON!? WHERE'S GOHAN!?"
Rose scowled, and Gohan stepped forward, "Calm down mother. This is Aunt Rose, Uncle Raditz and cousin Ranma from dad's side."
Chichi stared blankly at him, anger nearly gone. She then turned red as the information processed. "I'm sorry!"
Nodoka relaxed her hold on her katana and studied the woman. She then looked to Raditz who was studying Chichi. "So you're Kakarrot's wife."
Chichi looked up, "Kakarrot?"
Raditz sighed, "Goku was called Kakarrot before coming to earth. I'm his elder brother, Raditz."
Chichi bit her lip and Rose took charge, "Why don't you stay the night and tomorrow we can get acquainted after my sister and her son leaves."
Chichi just nodded, still dumbfounded, and Rose showed her to an empty room. Harry then walked out in a pair of Ranma's pajamas, rubbing his eyes. "Whas goin on?"
Ranma grinned, "It's alright Harry. Gohan and I are gonna get ready for bed now too."
Harry just nodded and went back to bed. The two six year olds quickly got their baths and got to bed with Rose's prompting.
Harry was awakened by Petunia, who was telling him to pack. "I'm afraid I can't let you stay with Rose. You'll have to come back with us but they'll say they'll visit."
Harry frowned but did as he was told. Rose gave him a sad look as she fed them breakfast. "Have a good flight," she said softly.
Petunia gave a real smile for her sister and hugged her. "I'm sorry," she said softly, "But this is the way I choose to live my life. There is no room for your kind of life."
Rose nodded, and allowed her sister, Dudley and Harry to get to their taxi. Harry gave a wave to Ranma, who looked sullen. Ranma gave a wave and kept waving as the taxi disappeared.
*One Year later*
Rose cried as she hung up the phone. "Kimiko," she said softly.
Raditz looked up from the door he was repairing for the 134th time, concern on his face. He still knew little about his bond mate, but he did know he loved her. "Rose?"
"Kimiko died, of cancer," she said softly, "The funeral is in three days."
Raditz frowned, remembering Kimiko from the few times she visited with her girls. "I'll get Ranma to come back early," Raditz said, abandoning the door, "He'll want to be there."
Rose gave him a half-glare, "You'll finish that door first. You broke it."
Raditz scowled and picked up the door once more and carefully placed it on its holdings, fastening it gently with screws. "It's not my fault they make these things so flimsy," he muttered.
Rose giggled a bit through her tears and went to make a phone call to Bulma.
*Some Unknown Battle Field*
Ranma scowled at Garlic Junior, wondering if they could get him back into the Dead Zone. He signaled Gohan, who nodded, and they both attacked, forcing the immortal being back.
Gohan scowled, "Where are Vegeta and Uncle Raditz when ya need em?"
Ranma shrugged, "Dad's repairing the door he broke. Besides, we can take this guy."
Gohan rolled his eyes just before he was knocked away, and Ranma was left as the sole attacker. After ducking a right hook, Ranma countered with a chi blast and blew Garlic Jr. back into the dead zone, sealing it forever.
Gohan lay on his back, breathing deep. "Good job," he panted.
Ranma just grinned and helped his cousin up. He then looked at his Saiyan Proof watch and frowned. "We need to get home. Let's check on Krillan and get out of here."
Gohan nodded and flew over to where Krillan had landed and checked him over. "Looks fine to me. I'll drop him off at his apartment."
Ranma nodded and waved, quickly making his way towards home in his torn uniform.
Raditz frowned at the state of his son but said nothing as Ranma ran inside. Ranma took a look at his mother's face and stopped, waiting to hear what was wrong. "R-Ranma," Rose started, then plowing on, "K-Kimiko died of that cancer she was fighting earlier. Her funeral's this Saturday."
Ranma bit his lip to keep from crying, and gave his mother a hug.
Raditz just watched uncomfortably, unsure of what to do.
*Three Days Later*
Ranma and Raditz shifted uncomfortably in their black suits, wondering why they had to wear them. Soun cried mercilessly, allowing whatever respect Raditz had for the man to swiftly whither away. Nabiki, Akane, and Kasumi were each holding their tears in, waiting until they could be alone to show their grief.
Soon the service was over and Ranma noticed the girls walking out of the dojo rather quickly. He followed, wanting to say something to them. As soon as they were in the house, they turned and all latched on to Ranma, crying hard. Ranma gulped, unsure of what to do. He decided to wrap his tail around Akane, put on arm around Kasumi and the other around Nabiki and maneuver them up the stairs.
He soon got them all to Kasumi's room which was closest and collapsed, the girls falling on top of him, exhausted. They were found that way several hours later by Nodoka, who noted that Ranma lay closest to Nabiki, with one arm around her. 'They're so cute at seven,' Nodoka thought, 'Why do they have to grow up?'
Author's Notes: People are going to need to keep bugging me cause then I'll get things done :p Sorry that it's taking forever but I will finish these stories. In what century I don't know but I WILL finish them. ^^ In the mean time, please vote:
Should I include "Ranko" into the story? Yes/No
Whom should I pair with whom? (I will only accept answers listed for the specific characters.)
Ranma: Akane, Nabiki, Hermione, Kim (Original Character)
Harry: Hermione, Ginny, Cho, Videl
Gohan: Videl, Hermione, Shampoo, Hikari (OC)
Thus far.... Nahhhhh you don't wanna know.
Anyways here goes and thanks to Star for a few interesting ideas. I think I'll use a few, but not all. Definitely not all otherwise it wouldn't be my story really :p
'Thoughts'
Three Young Heroes Chapter 3
Genma entered the palace with the stealth of the Umi Sen Ken and quickly looked for anything that would be worth money.
"Hahahahahahaha!!!!! Now I'll get my revenge on that kid Goku!!!!" shouted a voice, startling Genma.
Genma peeked into the room to see a small blue guy gloating over two collars with a woman and a dogman sweat dropping at the scene. "That's great Emperor Pilaf but what does it do?"
Pilaf turned with a huge smile on his face, "This will reduce his strength down to nearly nothing and then we can pound him!!! After we're done with that we can gather all the dragonballs and I'll get my wish! Capturing that Dragonball locator was a great stroke of luck."
"What's the second one for?" the dog man asked.
Pilaf scowled, "For the green guy so he doesn't fowl our plans up."
Genma grinned evilly as he watched Pilaf, learning more than he ever would at any time. After the three had gone to bed, Genma snuck in and stole the collars and the Dragonball radar and left, heading for the first Dragonball, which was located near West City about a thousand miles south of where he was.
*Capsule Corp, West City*
Ranma woke up and quickly made his way to the kitchen, where he smelled something good. Bulma's mother greeted him with a smile and a ton of pancakes. Ranma quickly got up on the table and started eating. Raditz soon joined him with Goku, Gohan, and Vegeta, who looked as if he had been training all night. Ranma gulped slightly at the look Vegeta gave him as he sat down next to him. Ranma shivered a bit at the cold aura and began kicking his feet in his sudden nervousness.
"Stop it brat," Raditz growled through a mouthful of pancakes.
Ranma frowned and stopped, concentrating on his breakfast. Vegeta eyed the small boy, keeping his emotions to himself. He then watched Gohan for a while, chewing slowly. Gohan cocked his head, not looking afraid of him anymore. Vegeta snorted, 'The brat should be afraid.'
Ranma soon finished his plate and Bunny took it, "Want some more dear?"
Ranma shook his head, "No thanks. I need to practice."
Bunny frowned, "You shouldn't exercise on a full stomach."
"Then I'll meditate," Ranma said, leaving the kitchen.
Bunny frowned, "He was all talk and sugar last night. I wonder if he's sick."
Raditz stared after his son, wondering what was wrong while Vegeta snorted, "Saiyans don't get sick woman."
Neither saw Vegeta's slightly concerned look as he continued his meal.
Ranma went outside and pulled out a picture he had kept with him and in tact even through his Oozaru transformation. 'Mom,' he thought to himself, 'I miss you. I'm gonna be a great martial artist you'll see. I even found dad! But he isn't what I thought he would be and I think I disappointed him.'
Ranma frowned, remembering their sparring session last night. He had gotten a good hit in and cheered, and Raditz hadn't praised him but pounded him. He then snorted and left the room, saying "Never take your eyes off the opponent just because you got a lucky hit in."
Ranma shook his head, putting the picture away and beginning to meditating like Piccolo had taught him to.
Genma peeked over the wall and gave a wild grin. 'What luck! I've found the boy!'
He quickly stepped into the Umi Sen Ken and readied one of the collars. 'I'll get the boy now and he'll have to submit to me.'
Ranma threw himself out of his meditation as he sensed someone nearby. Someone he knew well. "Come out baka and I'll show you power now," he said in a low voice.
"I don't think so," said Genma's voice from behind him.
Ranma yelled as he felt something encircle his neck. All of a sudden, his strength seemed to leave him and he yelled louder, "Get it off dammit!!!!"
Raditz ran out of the compound to see his son struggling against a fat bald guy. As Raditz rushed him, Genma leaped over the fence and began running as fast as he could with a struggling boy in his arms. "Give me back my son!" Raditz roared, giving chase.
Vegeta soon joined the chase with Goku and Gohan, and they soon caught up to them. Genma had finally succeeded in knocking Ranma out with some chloroform and threw him in a sack when Raditz knocked him down. The bag with Ranma flew into an alley as the four saiyans bore down on Genma. A man watching everything from the alley grinned wickedly as he picked up the bag. 'The boy has a REAL tail! I can sell this at a circus. But first, I'm outta here.'
The man quickly booked a flight for England as the saiyans questioned the fat bruise.
*Four Weeks Later, London, England*
Ranma looked up from his position, tears in his eyes as he got whipped again and was too weak to do anything about it because of the collar. He did as he was told and used his tail to help him get up the tree and did a kata while up there. People stared in awe of the monkey boy, the missing link.
*Namek*
Raditz stared at the barren country, holding his frustration at not locating his son in. Vegeta frowned at Raditz's restlessness and Raditz quieted down. When Vegeta frowned at Goku, however, Goku just got more agitated. Gohan sighed and told his dad to calm down. Bulma frowned at the landscape. "I don't like this," she muttered.
"You should have stayed home," Vegeta growled.
Bulma snorted and walked back inside the ship, reappearing outside with two dragonball radars. "Be careful," she said quietly, "You're all wanted back here alive. Got that?"
She gave an extra glare to Vegeta, who ignored her. Raditz scowled, "The battle is coming to us."
Gohan gulped as he saw a pink blob floating in front of them. "Well, well, well, what have we here?"
*Two weeks later, London*
Ranma scratched at his collar and winced as it shocked him. He quickly hid the picture of him and his mother as his caretaker opened the cage. "Alright boy, time for some more money making."
Ranma got outside of the cage and made his way to where a crowd had already started to form. He started doing his tricks and brought his tail out for all of them to see. Suddenly a fat boy pushed his way to the front of the crowd and began to laugh. "Look mama!"
A snooty looking woman with blonde hair began to drag the boy away with a skinnier boy with wild hair and green eyes. The smaller boy looked up at Ranma as Ranma looked down and their eyes met. Ranma leaped down from the tree as he felt the other boys' emotions and the women screamed as they thought he was going to kill himself. Ranma tugged at the collar slightly and received a shock for his trouble. "C'mon boy," his caretaker growled, "Let's not disappoint the customers or no food at all this week."
Ranma's stomach growled in protest as Harry's eyes widened. Harry then realized the significance of the collar and dashed forward, taking it off. Ranma's eyes lit as his strength began to return, despite being hungry. He then turned to his former caretaker.
"I've had enough!" he shouted.
The caretaker tried to whip the boy and Ranma dodged, bounding off the tree and landing behind the man. He then performed a leg sweep, knocking the guy down and cuffing him. The guy dropped the rest of the way unconscious. Harry stared, as did the crowd, before noticing a picture on the ground. Ranma bowed and the crowd began to cheer as he wrapped his tail around his waist. 'People are weird here,' Ranma thought as he moved over to Harry to thank him.
Ranma then noticed Harry staring at his picture. "Aunt Petunia! It's Aunt Rose!"
Ranma frowned and dashed forward, but wasn't in time to get the picture as the older woman snatched it from Harry, eyes widening. "Rose," she whispered softly.
Ranma leapt up and snatched the picture from Petunia's hand, clutching it to his chest. The crowd began to disperse, with the exception of a few strangely dressed people. Petunia's eyes narrowed at Ranma. "How are you related to that woman?"
Ranma looked startled, "She's my mother."
Petunia thought about the tail and frowned, "No wonder she sold you to that man."
Ranma growled, "SHE DIDN'T! I WAS KIDNAPPED!"
Ranma looked down at the picture again his eyes filling a bit. "I haven't seen her in two years."
Petunia reached out a tentative hand and drew it back as if still deciding what to do. Harry gave her a pleading look as Dudley began to whine, "C'mon mommy. Not another. I don't want him to live with us!"
Petunia frowned and then reached out her hand, "You can stay with us. I'm your Aunt Petunia. Your mother was my sister."
Ranma's eyes widened as he looked at the woman. "R-Really?"
Petunia bit her lip but nodded, and Ranma gave a short bow, "Arigatou, Aunt Petunia."
Petunia frowned, "A-ri-..."
Ranma blushed a bit, "We live in Japan. It means thank you."
Petunia just gave a half smile before telling him to follow her. Ranma took the collar from Harry and incinerated it while their backs were turned and took off after them.
*Later that Evening*
"ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!" Vernon roared, making Dudley smirk at Ranma and Harry.
"IT'S JUST UNTIL WE FIND MY SISTER VERNON!!!!" Petunia shouted back.
Everyone except Ranma and Petunia were stunned. Petunia never yelled at Vernon that they knew of.
Petunia took a deep breath and looked at Harry, and then Vernon again. "I will find her. I need to tell her about Lily. Maybe she'll take the boy."
Vernon's anger subsided at that. "Fine," he said gruffly, "But I won't have any funny business."
Ranma just nodded, he would practice his martial arts at night.
*Tokyo, Nerima District*
Nodoka tried hard to keep her tears in as she inquired about Genma and her missing son. Soun shook his head, "No we have not heard anything from him."
Nodoka nodded her thanks and was about to get up when Kimiko stopped her. "Please stay awhile. We can go over a few search plans. Soun, you have a class to attend to."
Soun looked over to see his youngest, Akane, standing in the doorway her arms crossed. "We're waiting!" the four year old exclaimed.
Soun chuckled and got up, "And I'm coming."
Akane grinned and bounced off towards the dojo as Soun followed. Nodoka sighed, "You have such beautiful daughters."
Kimiko smiled, "Thank you. How old is Ranma now?"
Nodoka held back tears once more. "He'll be six in a few weeks."
Kimiko smiled, "Why he's Nabiki's age. She'll be six in around two months. When we find him we'll have to get the two together."
Nodoka smiled, "It is a thought. However I don't want to press him into anything."
Kimiko smiled in understanding and went over to get the atlas, "Now where to start."
*Three Days Later, London*
Ranma scowled at the woman that called herself his Aunt Marge. "Call the dog off! Harry didn't mean to step on his tail."
The fat woman just sneered and returned to her tea. Ranma scowled and ran outside, not wanting to show his strength but resigning himself to it. "Stupid bitch," he muttered, remembering words his father had used before.
He then walked over to Ripper and growled at the dog. The dog turned and licked its chops, and Ranma smirked. "Don't think so mutt."
Harry cried out as Ripper lunged at Ranma, but Ranma dodged and knocked the dog out. He then leaped up the tree to an amazed Harry. "C'mon, let's get out of here."
Harry nodded, and they leaped down and found a place to hide until midnight.
*One Week Later, Nerima*
Nodoka looked downcast as the negatives started pouring in. Kimiko patted her friend on the shoulder. The two had formed a close bond, and Nodoka had even told Kimiko the secret of Ranma's birth. Kimiko promised to take that secret to the grave.
A moment later, a knock came at the door, and Kimiko's seven year old daughter, Kasumi, answered it before Kimiko could get up. Kimiko sighed as she settled down and a police officer followed Kasumi in. "Mrs. Saotome?"
Nodoka stood, hope filling your face. "We've found your son, but no trace of your husband. Your son is with your sister, Petunia, in England. Seems he was kidnapped and taken there where she found him."
Nodoka's face was a mixture of elation and sadness at the news but she thanked the officer and led him out. Nodoka then walked back in to find her friend coughing as she had been for the past few days. Nodoka frowned, "You should see a doctor."
Kimiko just smiled, "It's alright. I'll see one tomorrow. You need to arrange to get your son."
Nodoka clutched the address and phone number to her chest, a smile on her face. "Yes, I shall do that."
Nodoka walked out the door after giving a concerned look to her friend and went to make the phone call that would be the first large change in her life, getting in contact with her family again.
*Four Days Later*
Nodoka paused and then rushed up to her son, who leapt into her hug. "Oh my baby," she whispered softly, "I missed you so."
Ranma hugged her tighter and wrapped his tail around her arm. Petunia walked slowly up to her sister, "We weren't sure about the tail, so we let him keep it. There will be some scars on his back for a while to come."
Nodoka's eyes widened as she listened to her sister, "What happened?"
Petunia frowned, "We found him subject to some insane man who called him the 'missing link.' He was getting whipped."
Harry then piped up, "There was a strange collar around his neck as if it was made to keep him from rebelling against the guy."
Petunia glared at Harry, making sure he didn't use the forbidden word. Nodoka, or Rose rather, sighed, "Magic is not a horrid thing Petunia, and you know it. There are many different types, and some even muggles can use."
Petunia snorted, "It's blasphemous."
Dudley tugged at his mother's skirt, "Mummy, is magic real?"
Petunia patted her overweight son on the head, glad she hadn't brought Vernon, who had been at odds with both his nephews ever since he caught Ranma practicing martial arts after they had gone to bed. Rose gave Dudley a half smile and looked over to Harry. "You must be Harry then."
Harry nodded and Rose gave him a sad look, "Would you like to stay with us a while?"
Harry grinned and nodded vigorously. Rose smiled, "Come, you all must be tired after your flight. We'll have a picnic with my friend's daughters tomorrow."
Petunia smiled, and nodded, "We can get reacquainted."
Nodoka nodded, and led them to the waiting taxis.
When they arrived at Rose's house, they were surprised to see the door open. Rose frowned and put Ranma down, walking in the house. She found a still battered Genma in her living room and scowled, "Get out of my house."
"No-chan," he started.
"DON'T NO-CHAN ME!!!!!" she shrieked, "YOU LET MY CHILD GET KIDNAPPED AND BEATEN!!!! I'VE GOTTEN A DIVORCE FROM YOU, YOU HONORLESS SON OF A BITCH!!!!"
Genma snarled, "You can't get a divorce without my consent."
Rose held out the contract, which had proof of the divorce signed by a judge. "I can when I have friends in the force. Get out of my house before I call them."
Genma paled and Ranma walked in just then. Genma readied his second collar and lunged for the boy, "I get Ranma!"
Ranma threw a quick ki blast, incinerating the collar and dodged the fat martial artist. Petunia screamed and Dudley hid behind her with Harry. Rose raced to the phone and called the police, who were there in time to catch Genma.
Rose held Ranma close as she watched Genma get taken away. Ranma just watched his mom, hoping he would be able to tell her that he had found his father, and that they should be able to meet him soon.
After the excitement was over, Nodoka sent them all to bed and got ready for the next day herself.
After a night of decent rest, everyone made their way to the Tendo's to pick up the girls. Ranma was introduced to the Tendo's and was well received by Soun, who still thought that Ranma was Genma's son. Kimiko rolled her eyes but gave Ranma a hug. "Be good to my girls," she said softly."
Ranma gave a solemn nod as they all headed for a picnic area outside the city, his tail tucked tightly around his waist.
*Namek*
Raditz scowled as Goku took on Frieza again, now a super saiyan. Vegeta, his prince had just died at the hands of Frieza, and Piccolo had also been badly beaten. Krillan, Goku's best friend had also died, triggering Goku's change. 'I never thought I would see that change,' Radditz thought as he searched for Bulma. He soon found her and signaled his nephew telepathically. Picking her up, he flew towards their ship and hoped that they would survive this. 'I need to see my son once more.'
Suddenly the sky grew dark once more and Raditz looked towards the distant light, fear growing in his chest. Then he remembered that Frieza couldn't speak Namekian and relaxed slightly. Suddenly he found himself in a park outside a city, Vegeta standing next to him looking confused. A cry from behind him startled the warrior as both turned around to see Ranma.
"Dad!!!" Ranma cried, abandoning his game with the girls. Rose stared on in shock at the wonder before her. She choked slightly as she realized she had finally gotten to see her first love once more. Petunia watched her sister closely and then realized what her sister had done to protect herself and her son.
Nabiki tugged on Rose's skirt, "Auntie, what's going on?"
"Ranma's father has returned to me," she said softly.
Nabiki frowned as she processed the information and then grinned, "I knew that fat slob papa knew couldn't be Ranma's father. Ranma's too nice."
Harry and Dudley stared in awe as the large, long-haired man easily caught Ranma and a smile broke out on his face as Ranma chattered. Vegeta stared at the two with a little bit of envy entering his heart as he watched. Bulma watched interestedly as the new Eldest Namek made a whole new set of Dragonballs. "Now we can wish the others back!" she shouted.
Vegeta snorted, "Well get to it then."
Raditz then noticed Rose, and he stopped listening to Ranma, who was chattering non stop about what had happened after Genma had put the collar on him. Ranma seemed to realize he wasn't listening because he stopped speaking. Raditz moved towards Rose, glad she was still alive, and wiped the tears from her face after putting Ranma down. Ranma tapped his foot as if impatient and Nabiki stopped him. "They're rebonding," she whispered.
Vegeta smirked as he heard the whispering of the girls. "More like completing the bond. Brat! You're going to tell me how you got captured by that fool of a thief."
Ranma frowned, "It was that collar. It drained my strength until there was nothing left."
Petunia had, by this time, fainted, and Dudley was hiding behind a tree, which did little to hide him. Kasumi was trying to keep Akane from getting too restless as she watched Raditz and Rose stare at each other. Nabiki giggled, "This is so romantic!"
Akane scowled, "I wanna pway!"
Ranma paused in his story and scowled at Akane, making her hide behind Nabiki. Harry stood next to Kasumi, trying to make sense of the language as everyone talked. Suddenly the sky grew dark and Ranma looked over to see Bulma summoning the Dragon to wish everyone back to life.
Gohan watched anxiously as Bulma first wished Krillan's spirit to earth and then brought him back to life. After that, she wished for Goku to return, but the dragon replied in the negative. "He is headed here on his own will."
Bulma bit her lip as she looked at Gohan's downcast face, and then made her decision, "I wish Yamcha back to life!"
The dragon granted that wish, and after a few minutes, Yamcha was standing before them, hugging Bulma.
Vegeta snorted as Ranma finished his story, "You need more training."
Ranma frowned, but said nothing. After a moment of just staring at the prince, Ranma bounced over to Gohan, who was looking a bit sad. "He'll be back," Ranma said, "Don't worry."
Gohan gave Ranma a smile and a nod and then turned to the people Ranma was with. "Why are they all sleeping?"
Ranma looked over to see Petunia, and Dudley over on the ground and Harry was sitting on the ground looking lost. Ranma grinned, and brought Gohan over to Harry, "This is my cousin Harry from mom's side of the family."
Gohan gave a slight bow, "Nice to meet you. I'm Gohan."
Harry grinned slightly, "Ranma likes to talk about you."
Gohan gave a sheepish grin and turned to look at the mess of people standing around.
"What a mess we made," he said softly.
Ranma shrugged, "That's the way we do things."
Gohan snickered, "Let's spar."
Ranma nodded vigorously and the two got into ready stances, and got right into the battle.
Vegeta grinned as he watched, almost not hearing Bulma invite him to stay at Capsule Corp. He snorted, "What a vulgur creature."
"You won't think so after a while," Raditz said softly.
Vegeta scowled, "It would give me great pleasure to just blow this little planet up if not for you and that idiot Kakarrot."
Raditz snorted but gave Vegeta a short salute and went back to his bond mate. "Let's get moving. We don't want to stay here."
They nodded, and they stopped Ranma and Gohan, or rather, Raditz got in the center of it and bashed 'em hard. Gohan decided to go home with Ranma, and picked up Dudley with relative ease, amazing Harry.
Later, after everyone had a few explanations and the Tendo girls were sent home, Ranma and Gohan finished their spar. It was dark when Rose's door slammed open and a very irate woman walked demanding Gohan. Gohan turned red in embarrassment as he apologized for his mother's behavior.
Rose had already gotten up and was staring Chichi down. "What gives you the right to barge into my house like this?" Rose asked, her voice dangerously low.
Chichi shrieked, making all present cover their ears, "WHERE'S MY SON!? WHERE'S GOHAN!?"
Rose scowled, and Gohan stepped forward, "Calm down mother. This is Aunt Rose, Uncle Raditz and cousin Ranma from dad's side."
Chichi stared blankly at him, anger nearly gone. She then turned red as the information processed. "I'm sorry!"
Nodoka relaxed her hold on her katana and studied the woman. She then looked to Raditz who was studying Chichi. "So you're Kakarrot's wife."
Chichi looked up, "Kakarrot?"
Raditz sighed, "Goku was called Kakarrot before coming to earth. I'm his elder brother, Raditz."
Chichi bit her lip and Rose took charge, "Why don't you stay the night and tomorrow we can get acquainted after my sister and her son leaves."
Chichi just nodded, still dumbfounded, and Rose showed her to an empty room. Harry then walked out in a pair of Ranma's pajamas, rubbing his eyes. "Whas goin on?"
Ranma grinned, "It's alright Harry. Gohan and I are gonna get ready for bed now too."
Harry just nodded and went back to bed. The two six year olds quickly got their baths and got to bed with Rose's prompting.
Harry was awakened by Petunia, who was telling him to pack. "I'm afraid I can't let you stay with Rose. You'll have to come back with us but they'll say they'll visit."
Harry frowned but did as he was told. Rose gave him a sad look as she fed them breakfast. "Have a good flight," she said softly.
Petunia gave a real smile for her sister and hugged her. "I'm sorry," she said softly, "But this is the way I choose to live my life. There is no room for your kind of life."
Rose nodded, and allowed her sister, Dudley and Harry to get to their taxi. Harry gave a wave to Ranma, who looked sullen. Ranma gave a wave and kept waving as the taxi disappeared.
*One Year later*
Rose cried as she hung up the phone. "Kimiko," she said softly.
Raditz looked up from the door he was repairing for the 134th time, concern on his face. He still knew little about his bond mate, but he did know he loved her. "Rose?"
"Kimiko died, of cancer," she said softly, "The funeral is in three days."
Raditz frowned, remembering Kimiko from the few times she visited with her girls. "I'll get Ranma to come back early," Raditz said, abandoning the door, "He'll want to be there."
Rose gave him a half-glare, "You'll finish that door first. You broke it."
Raditz scowled and picked up the door once more and carefully placed it on its holdings, fastening it gently with screws. "It's not my fault they make these things so flimsy," he muttered.
Rose giggled a bit through her tears and went to make a phone call to Bulma.
*Some Unknown Battle Field*
Ranma scowled at Garlic Junior, wondering if they could get him back into the Dead Zone. He signaled Gohan, who nodded, and they both attacked, forcing the immortal being back.
Gohan scowled, "Where are Vegeta and Uncle Raditz when ya need em?"
Ranma shrugged, "Dad's repairing the door he broke. Besides, we can take this guy."
Gohan rolled his eyes just before he was knocked away, and Ranma was left as the sole attacker. After ducking a right hook, Ranma countered with a chi blast and blew Garlic Jr. back into the dead zone, sealing it forever.
Gohan lay on his back, breathing deep. "Good job," he panted.
Ranma just grinned and helped his cousin up. He then looked at his Saiyan Proof watch and frowned. "We need to get home. Let's check on Krillan and get out of here."
Gohan nodded and flew over to where Krillan had landed and checked him over. "Looks fine to me. I'll drop him off at his apartment."
Ranma nodded and waved, quickly making his way towards home in his torn uniform.
Raditz frowned at the state of his son but said nothing as Ranma ran inside. Ranma took a look at his mother's face and stopped, waiting to hear what was wrong. "R-Ranma," Rose started, then plowing on, "K-Kimiko died of that cancer she was fighting earlier. Her funeral's this Saturday."
Ranma bit his lip to keep from crying, and gave his mother a hug.
Raditz just watched uncomfortably, unsure of what to do.
*Three Days Later*
Ranma and Raditz shifted uncomfortably in their black suits, wondering why they had to wear them. Soun cried mercilessly, allowing whatever respect Raditz had for the man to swiftly whither away. Nabiki, Akane, and Kasumi were each holding their tears in, waiting until they could be alone to show their grief.
Soon the service was over and Ranma noticed the girls walking out of the dojo rather quickly. He followed, wanting to say something to them. As soon as they were in the house, they turned and all latched on to Ranma, crying hard. Ranma gulped, unsure of what to do. He decided to wrap his tail around Akane, put on arm around Kasumi and the other around Nabiki and maneuver them up the stairs.
He soon got them all to Kasumi's room which was closest and collapsed, the girls falling on top of him, exhausted. They were found that way several hours later by Nodoka, who noted that Ranma lay closest to Nabiki, with one arm around her. 'They're so cute at seven,' Nodoka thought, 'Why do they have to grow up?'