Slay Ranma by Lioconvoy
Legal Stuff: For the most part none of the characters are mine; the characters of Ranma ½, Sailor Moon, Slayers, and others belong to their respective creators.
Other Stuff from the Author: The idea for this story came to me after reading Carrotglace's "Sailor Ranmoon Vol. 1", and sailor pluto rok's "If Akane was a sailor scout"
Chapter One: Choosing your allies.
It was obvious she needed to think. Lina walked down the streets of Nerima wondering what she could do about Moregan, a cat by itself can't stop a demon. Last time she was aided by Merlin and Morgan Le Fay, but in this day and age sorcerers were rare. She giggle thinking how often young Morgan would complain how dumb Moregan's name was. It was kind of sad that what little history remembered of her former disciple had her confused for the demon she helped seal.
She hated being a cat. As powerful as she still was, she was useless when fighting demons. She could empower or guide others, but sadly as a cat it took too long to get he attack spell powered up and the demons always attacked her before she could release the spell. This was all Sylphiel's fault she just had to get tongue tied.
It was decided after some fool had awoken another piece of Shabranigdo that a Sorcerer or Sorceress would need to remain alive to stop Shabranigdo if he ever again was brought back. Since over time information passed down eventually gets lost no matter how hard one tries, it was decide that the sealed Scroll of Bob would be used to give the chosen one immortality.
Lina paused a moment from here trip down memory lane and she let out another giggle. Back then Bob was such an odd name but nowadays it was so common place that if the ancient scroll ever did reappear people would probably laugh it off as a practical joke. It was just as well Bob's immortality spell was not something to play around with.
Back down memory lane, Lina remembered all the Sorcerers and Sorceress gathered that day to cast that spell. She had honestly hoped Naga wouldn't show up, but even she was there. When the spell was cast all the magicians spoke as one, except for Sylphiel.
Wanting to take a small break from her current problem she decided to pay a visit to the Tendo Dojo and see what kind of mess her favorite Sylphiel descendant got into. Ranma was so much fun to watch, the rest of the dragon priestess's family was rather boring and steeped in traditions. They could help her, but did she want their help? She'd think about that later, right now she hoped she wouldn't miss seeing Ranma sent into low earth orbit. If only she had thought to do that to Gourry when he stepped out of line.
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Moregan sat upon a throne of bones within the hidden temple of her Lord Shabranigdo. In order to free her master she would need more power, but in this day and age there were no longer any items that could increase her powers like the philosopher's stone. What could she do to gain more power? With a wave of her hand four creatures appeared in front of her.
"You have summoned us daughter of darkness" spoke the first creature, a serpent man who carried a large broad sword over his shoulder.
"Has the time come to release our dark lord?" asked the second creature, a large red birdman with an aura of flames about him.
"Yes Ryos, Ho-ot, the time has come to awaken our master. However we will need more power." Moregan replied and then turned to the other two creatures.
"I see no reason why you should lead us." replied the third creature a Man-Tiger leaning against the air.
"Byaccor, it was Moregan who released us from our prisons in this temple, and it is our duty as is hers to release the Master. Not for nothing is she called the Daughter of Darkness, her power is greater than even our own, we will follow her. As for you request mistress, humans have a great deal of power within them. I believe that we can take this power and use it to free our lord." spoke the fourth creature that looked much like an old man with long grey hair, but with a green skin and a turtle shell upon his back.
"Humans with great power Ca-mes? Surely you jest" Moregan looked to the fourth creature awaiting an explanation.
"No, I do not, their life energy is powerful indeed. It can be captured and used to free our Lord" Ca-mes said looking to the others for support.
"He is right the life energy of the human has power to it, but harvesting enough to free the master will take time." Ho-ot spoke out looking toward Moregan hoping to gain her favor.
"Very well. Ho-ot I leave this to you. Ca-mes, I need you to research the seal on our Lord."
"What about Byaccor, and myself great daughter?" Ryos bowed.
"Wait. You may do as you like, however be ready to serve when the time comes." Moregan smiled. It would talk time, but he master would be free.
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As usual Ranma was fighting with Akane. Lina chuckled; Ranma was always getting himself into trouble. If it wasn't with Akane it was with one of his other foes, and he had allot of them. Just why everyone disliked him she couldn't figure out, it must be from his father's side of the family. Sylphiel never had many enemies.
Today he got Akane mad at him by picking on Sailor Moon. Well she for one agreed with Ranma, it was a stupid show. Girls in short skirt battling demons, stupid cute cat mascot, a useless guy who did nothing but shout encouragement. What did people like about that show?
Hmm, that gave Lina an idea. She was a talking cat, and she was capable of empowering others. It might take a day or so, but it was possible. She'd make Akane Sailor Moon, Ranma Sailor Mercury, and just for the fun of it Ranma's boring cousin Sailor Mars.
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Ranma was still flying though the air, although not of Akane's power but his own. He had seen Herb do it but until he caught an episode of a show called Dragon Ball Z, he never could figure it out. Still this was a secret he wanted to keep to himself so he only used the technique after Akane sent him into LEO.
He wanted to try some of the other things from Dragon Ball, but weighted clothing was expensive and it wasn't as if he could go everywhere carrying his pack. Ryoga's answer to this problem was always carrying around his umbrella. Through his many fights with Ryoga he noticed it had steadily gotten heavier. It was a quick shift of ki to his arms that allowed him to continue to be able to carry it himself, but Ryoga had pure brute strength. If he ever learned how to do more with his ki then the just the Shishi Höködan, then Ranma would be in some serious trouble.
Or maybe not. He was a lot more experience with ki than the lost boy. As annoying as Ryo Kumon was he'd been a much needed push for his discipline in using ki.
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Where ever it was he was now, it was in Japan at least. He never saw any decrepit old monks of this sort anywhere else. This particular monk was named Sakuranbou, and kept telling Ryoga not to turn down certain streets because they would lead to danger. Not listening to the monk he turned down every sing street where this was mentioned. He half wonder if he was walking in circles. Their was a blonde that looked like Ranma that he could have sworn he passed twice. She wasn't as big as Ranma and this second time he passed her she was joined by a redhead that also looked like Ranma but was flat as a board. He half wondered if he was going to end up at a Saotome family reunion.
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Lina finished the spell circles it didn't take her nearly as long as she thought it would. Of course she took short cuts for Akane's and Minako's empowerment spells, but Ranma's was carefully crafted. She enjoyed seeing the chaos of his life, but she didn't really want to add too much to it. While he was Sylphiel's descendant, he was also Gourry's, she had a bit of a soft spot for him.
Activating the spell circles three orbs launched from them. These orbs contained her carefully crafted spell to empower her Senshi. Through her minds eye she watched the orbs fly to their intended targets. The first orb hit Akane as she was making a disastrous dish. The second hit Ranma as he was fighting Kuno, it almost seemed as if he noticed it. The final orb was on target to hit Ranma's cousin when Ryoga of all people walked in front of her.
That wasn't good. Her short cuts didn't allow for Ryoga's curses. In fact the empowerment spell would likely overwrite them. It would take some time, but by morning Ryoga would have something new he would blame on Ranma. Even though it wasn't Ranma fault the lost boy was at the wrong place at the wrong time. Well the results could be entertaining.
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Sakuranbou sighed. He had just seen a spell hit the unfortunate boy. If only the boy listen to him. He'd leave the boy be for now. Tomorrow they would have a talk. He recognized the feel to that magic. He wondered what Lina had just done to the boy. Before walking away he placed a spell tag on the boy so he could find him when the time came.
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They had been standing their for almost an hour. The redhead was getting slightly annoyed. "Minako he's not going to pass in front of us again."
"I guess your right" Minako sighed. Hopefully her aunt Nodoka wouldn't disappoint her tomorrow.
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Ho-ot weaved a spell creating a store where there had been an empty lot. Tomorrow this store would open and humans would foolishly give their energy to him freely. Walking inside, he took two wooden dolls and placed them on the ground. These dolls increased in size and appeared to become flesh and blood. Both were female in shape, one with long blonde hair tied in dumpling and the other with short blue hair.
"I shall call the two of you Mon, and Mer. I leave this place in your hands. Do not fail me."
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"RANMA THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT!"
The familiar cry rang out though the Tendo home, but the voice attached wasn't familiar. Ranma got out of bed, since it was about time for his morning sparring match with his father anyway. Stepping outside to see the source of the scream he noticed a girl with long black hair and brown eyes. She was wearing the style of clothing he'd normally see Ryoga wearing, but they were loose on her. When she caught sight of him she attacked.
"DIE RANMA!"
"Ryoga is that you?" the pigtail boy said dodging the attacks easily. "What happened man? Some Celtic monks curse you for breaking Stone Henge?"
Ryoga backed off for a second trying to think if she destroyed a stone hedge or not.
"You were the one who destroyed Moregan's seal?" Both Ranma and Ryoga looked around for the source of the voice but didn't see anyone there besides themselves. The rest of the Tendo household was still asleep with the exception of Kasumi in the kitchen. Death threats to Ranma were common enough and easy to sleep though. "You won't find me by looking around. You are hearing my voice in your heads. I believe it best not to show myself to you."
The two looked at each other skeptical at this statement by the voice.
"Why are you in our heads" Ryoga snarled.
Ranma closed his eyes and seemed to see a red hair, flat-chested woman in his mind. "Who are you?"
"I am the great Lina Inverse. Because of the mess your girlfriend here made I have chosen the two of you plus Akane to serve as my champions."
"I AM NOT HIS GIRLFRIEND! I'M NOT EVEN A GIRL!" Ryoga shouted from the top of her lungs. Now it seemed the members of the Tendo home were awaking.
"You are now. When you got in the way of the orb meant for Aino Minako, it gave its power to you. Since that power cannot be used by a man, you have become a woman. I'm sure you noticed the positive side affect to this already. Your Jusenkyo curse is gone as well as the one that caused you to constantly get lost."
As the voice spoke this Ranma saw images in his head. "Wait a second, an orb hit me too. I'm not going to be stuck like Ryoga am I?"
"No, the orb that hit you was meant for you, and I modified it so your curse will allow you to use its power. However whenever you summon the power your curse will activate and you will remain female until the power is no longer needed."
Once again Ryoga attacked Ranma, this time hitting the cursed boy because he was paying more attention to the voice in their heads then to his opponent. Normally Ranma would have gone flying, but he hardly even budged. Then as he opened his eyes a mallet sent him into LEO.
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Ranma set down in an empty lot not far from the dojo and sat down crossing his legs and closed his eyes. In his mind he spoke, "You still there Lina?"
"I am. I'm impressed you're capable of activating the link. Your much smarter the you let others give you credit for."
"Un thanks." Again in his mind he could see the flat chested red head talking back at him. "Hey you said you chose Akane too, how come you didn't stop her from malleting me?"
"Because it's funny seeing you sent into low earth orbit. I like imaging Akane is me and I'm watching myself send Gourry off flying. There were so many times he deserved it." Lina giggled.
"Thanks allot." Ranma frowned he felt sorry for whoever this Gourry guy was.
"Don't worry Ranma I have plans for straightening out you fiancé, and Ryoga will get more of what's coming to her." A devilish face now appeared on the immortal's image.
"Don't you think Ryoga's suffered enough? I mean you did say he's stuck a girl right?" Not that he wasn't for Ryoga being punished, but despite their conflicts he still wanted to consider him a friend and what could be worse for a man then to lose his manhood.
"Ranma, her selfish act could very well lead to the destruction of this world. By destroying Stone Henge, she released a demon whose sole duty is to release a far more powerful demon. What is worse is she blames you for the actions she made. The only thing you should feel responsible about is her Jusenkyo curse. As a martial artist you should have been more aware of your surroundings when you were chasing after your father. What will happen to Ryoga now is her own fault. Do not waste your time feeling sorry for her." Lina looked away. "Go back to the dojo. I will contact you again when the three of you are alone. Moregan has already put plans into action and the three of you will need to put a stop to them."
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"What happened Ranma? Akane send you further than normal or did you get lost." Nabiki smirked.
"I stopped to talk to someone." Ranma entered the Tendo home and looked around for Ryoga and Akane. His father was playing Shogi with Mr. Tendo and Kasumi was cleaning up breakfast, but he didn't see Akane or Ryoga, maybe they were upstairs.
"If you're looking for Akane, she and Ryoga went to get his things. Apparently whatever you did to turn him into a girl made him as weak as me." Of course she knew it wasn't Ranma's fault. Whatever it was Ryoga had gotten into, he got into it himself. Still it was best to keep Ranma thinking she was the enemy. If he had the slightest idea that he was growing on her he might not cave in as easily to her schemes and that would be a problem.
"Thanks Nabiki, I guess they can't be too far then." Ranma said as headed out after them.
"Not too far, with Ryoga's sense of direction?" Nabiki puzzled, his stuff could be in France for all they knew.
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Lio's Corner:
-Finally got a plan to follow with this story, however the chapter may end up shorter then my other stories because it is a bit hard for me to keep it flowing.
-Rowan Seven: It's not too clear on where Ranma traveled with his Pop and other fanfics have them going as far as England, I'm not saying where he's been, but he has learned English out of necessity.
-sunamee: Lina is Lina, she will fill the role of Luna, but she's still Lina.
Update:
- 24-08-08; Minor corrections and I fixed Ryoga's eye color.
- 4-04-21 Some major changes. Hopefully these help me continue the story. I know where I want to go, but I'm not sure how to get there.