Title: You think you have it bad?

Disclaimer-I do not own Ranma 1/2 , that belongs to Rumiko Takahashi and is distributed by Viz Video. I do own Erwin McCloud, any reference to any person, living, dead or fictional except for Ranma ½ is purely coincidental.

Author Note: On with the story!

Walking down a strangely uncrowded street in Tokyo one day; Erwin McCloud paused.

It had been only earlier today that he had arrived at Tokyo International. Yes, he was on a pre-training trip escapade. He needed to plan out what he'd do for the next decade.

He walked along the streets, noting "restaurants" and "places of interest".

He approached a dojo; it was a grappling dojo so he rang the bell at the gate and waited.

Soon a man came outside; he must have been less than twenty-five years old.

He began "Are you here to challenge the school or to learn?"

"My name is Erwin McCloud. I have come here to find the place where I shall train, in due time. This humble student begs to enter."

"As I am but a humble student, I cannot allow you entrance. I will summon my master for permission." The man spoke.

The man entered the building and came back with a man in a gi with a black belt around his waist.

"I am a Master, and allow you entrance to my dojo and home." He spoke

"Gomen, sensei." I spoke

I entered and stepped into the mud room and removed my shoes. I studied my feet, they were calloused from my walking and training. I placed the tabi provided on my feet.

I entered into the dojo and was concerned about the plainness of the training hall.

I was ushered to a small dining room table, the Master, another Master and what I assumed were four students were seated at the table. Slightly removed there was the Grandmaster of the style bent over an ironing board.

I knelt at the table and said my hello's. I felt decidedly uncomfortable, would they accept me because of my curse? Would I be allowed to live?

And so the obligatory signing of a payment contract and training was completed.

Sensei Tendo spoke up, "Today we will gauge your abilities with the Arts. Firstly, will be a match with Ranma."

I focused in on the student in a Chinese top and kung fu pants. We entered the dojo. We took positions opposite the center of the practice floor, bowed and assumed ready stances.

Ranma attacked first with a low-speed punch, I blocked and snapped a kick into his stomach. I somersaulted and assumed a Judo stance. I hadn't had this much fun since my last "training trip"! Thereafter we became blurs of enhanced speed, although I couldn't boast mastery of any high-speed techniques. I wasn't a slouch, I counter-attacked with a high-speed kick and broke his rhythm.

"Enough! Student McCloud, there is much for you to learn."

"Hai, Sensei Tendo-sama. Turning to Ranma, Origato, Ranma-san."

Next, I broke bricks, first one, then two and finally three.

I rose and joined the family for dinner.

My sense of the mystical prickled even more when I sat between Sensei Genma-san and Ranma-san. It started to rain, I finished my meal and excusing myself hurried down to the park.

"Ah at last you find time to seek out your betters. What delayed you?" said a Voice

"You know better than I arrangements must be made. I have not even procured lodgings yet. Are there worries, Brother?"

"Yes, there exists here a Godslayer, you must be careful young one."

"Yes Brother; forgive this young one for his ignorance; I beg to be free for my purposes."

"Go, Brother and be well."

Farewell

"I beg of you, never breathe the Holy Language to an unworthy. Enlightened One."

My position cemented, I went to find a cardboard box for the night.

Author's Note- A few things, I need help on Japanese and I hope that someone has an English to Aramaic dictionary. I think that it should be excessively formal because of their first day with a new student, personalities and curses will surface in the next chapter. Reviews are welcomed and appreciated. Flames will be used to cook my food.