Author Notes: Welcome to chapter three. With the interludes done and over with we can get back to the main story. Before we start I like to tell you a few things about the upcoming teams your about to hear about.
The teams goes back way back into the early 90's It started out in X-men #1 1991. The iusse had a Danger room practice session. I Believe it was also the first time that it used holograms. Anyways The Team was spilt up. X-men Blue and X-men Gold.
Well over time the team has changed once more and both Gold and blue are gone. NOT in this story though. Now your wondering about X-men Black and X-men Red. Well thats an easy one. Take a look at any of the old comics. On Rogue's jacket you'll see a Black X with red in-between.
Okay now comes another part of X-men history.
Each team will have five members each. Why? Well back in 1963 There was only five X-men.
Then Again back in 1975. So the number five means something to the X-men.
Blue and Gold will not have much story since this is basicly based on the new members.
Now for the Teams.
X-men: The Black Team
Kasumi Tendo: Sorceress
Kitty Pryde: Shadowcat
Kurt Wager: Nightcrawler
Peter Rasputin: Colossus
Ranma Saotome: Wildcat
X-men: The Red Team
Kidan Yoshida: Blackwolf
Hikaru Shidou: Phoenix
Fuu Hououji: Tempest
Jubilation Lee: Jubilee
Ranko Saotome: No code name.
Well Thats It. The older X-men are spilt up in to the other two group. Just look at any X-men comic from the 90's or X-men #1 1991 and you'll get some Idea. Or just keep reading.
Still here? Good Now on with chapter three.
Chapter Three: out with the old and in with the new.
Seeing as how it was too late to see Professor Summers Hank McCoy took Ranma to his room to rest for the night and that He'll come get him in the morning. Ranma for his part couldn't have agreed more. Upon entering his room he could see two other beds. And they looked full not wanting to walk anyone up Ranma made his way to his bed and sat down.
For some reason Ranma couldn't get to sleep right away. So he took out the Saotome family sword and a cleaning kit. With a heavy sigh Ranma started to clean the sword. Looking down Ranma saw the Brown and black uniform. He didn't noticed it at first but on the belt was a red and black X.
Knowing that he saw this somewhere before Ranma took out the uniform, for being in the closet for a long time it was sure kept in good shape. He then lifted the boots and fond that even though they looked heavy they ended up being light. Even the gloves was specially made. Then it dawned on him as to where he saw the design before. 'Wolverine.' he thought as he laid the uniform down and took out the letters that he took from he moms house.
The Letters from what Ranma could tell was from his grandfather. There was also some pictures with the letters as well one Showed a man in his late 30's next to a young Asian girl probably no more then 13 years old. The man had black hair done in an odd style, had blue eyes and needed a shave. The Asian girl looked chines, she wore a long yellow duster a red shirt and green shorts. Turning it over Ranma found out that it was dated five years ago.
He was about to look at some more when he heard a noise from the other bed. "Sorry but could you turn out the light some of use needs sleep you know." Ranma looked up at the person. Who had long black hair and green greens, he looked no more then fifteen to sixteen years old. "Sorry yeah Just getting settle in." Ranma said. And then went to put his stuff away. With everything done and over with Ranma shut the light off and laid down on the bed. It wasn't long before sleep finally took him to dream land.
On the other side of the mansion someone else was having trouble sleeping. Hikaru kept tossing and turning in her sleep until she woke up with a start. Breathing hard and making sure she didnt wake anyone up she climbed out of bed and made her way to the bath room.
Leaning over the sink Hikaru started crying again. It was hard to sleep when you keep seeing you family murdered by machines. The young red head was alone. The lost of her family. How did she end up a mutant of all thing? Was her new friend right did cerphio have something to do with it? Or does she really have latent powers like Professor Summers said to her earlier that day.
She couldn't thing her back was killing her. Having getting a glass of water and some pain killers Hikaru made her way back to bed. Hopefully her back wouldn't hurt in the morning and maybe just maybe she can sleep without any more nightmares.
Morning came all to soon for our heros, and as promised Henry McCoy came by to pick Ranma up to go see Professor Summers. Ranma was already up and was in a pair of black jeans and one of his red chines shirts. But under that was the old black and brown uniform of Wolverine.
On there way there Ranma meet his fellow students and co workers. As well as the older members of the X-men.
Also on the way to the office Ranma learned the history of the school and its real goals. Ranma thought of it as a hideaway for mutants but when he voiced this, Henry corrected him. Upon arrived at Professor Summers door Henry knocked once. "Come in." a Male voice said.
Henry entered with Ranma behind him.
Ranma saw a older man that he guessed was near his 40's He had brown hair and was wearing red glasses of some kind. Next to him was a older woman also close to her forties, with long red hair and a gentle smile. One other person was in the room as well but the person back was turned to him. "Ah. Ranma Saotome right?" The man with red glasses said. Ranma nodded. "Professor Summers." Ranma said shaking Scott summers hand.
"Ranma I believe you know this young woman. " Scott Said as he pointed to The person in the chair. "Hey Ranma Long time no see." She said. Ranma eyes widen. "KASUMI!" Ranma yelled as he hugged his friend/Sister. "But how I mean I thought." Kasumi smiled and explain what happen after he left, which floored Ranma.
"Oh, and Akane wanted me to tell you that she's sorry for what happen. She was in shock at the time. Father changed as well before his death. Sadly your father Genma saotome didn't survived the spell I placed on his, he now thinks he's a real Panda."
Ranma sat down. "So you're a mutant as well? Then how come you didn't help me?" Kasumi smiled. "Because you didn't need it and My powers are too powerful in close quarters."
Scott sat behind his desk and explain Kasumi's powers. "You see Ranma, Kasumi has rare powers. Only a hand full has this gift and are classified as a class Alpha mutant."
Ranma looked at him. "A Class Alpha or just class A are extremely powerful mutants. So you see Kasumi knew the risks of using her powers in your mothers home." Ranma looked at Kasumi. "Then what are your powers, K-chan?" Ranma asked.
"The Mystic arts." Ranma stood up right away. " You mean to tell me that Magic can be a mutant powers?" Kasumi placed a hand on Ranma's shoulder and gentle made his sat down. "Ranma I'm the one who removed your curse form." Kasumi said gentle. "It took forever, and I was surprise that there was also a sprite along with the curse." And again Kasumi went into explaining Ranko Saotome his former girl half.
Over an hour passed. Ranma learned more this day then he had back in Japan. About being a X-man and what the name means. He learned more about the school and was told that he could stay and learn to control his powers and become an X-man after or Leave like so many had before him.
Ranma knew his answer. He wanted to fight for a better future. Not just one where humans and Mutant could live in peace but where a world that would be safe for humans as well.
"Okay all we have to do now is to test you in the Danger room." Scott said. "If you would follow me well get you a uniform and start you out on an easy level." Kasumi giggled at the look Ranma gave him. "Don't worry Ra-kun, its how every one starts out." She said. "Okay. Umm Professor I don't need a uniform Im wearing one under my clothing." Scott looked at him with an raised eye brow but did say anything.
In the changing room Ranma removed his shirt and pants. "Now that something I hadn't seen in a long time." Scott said upon looking at the uniform. "It was in my mom's closet." Ranma said as he placed the gloves on and fasten the straps. "Not to crazy about the color though." Scott just smiled and lead the Young Saotome to the control room.
"This is the control room for the Danger Room. Here we train you hard." Scott said. Ranma just grinned. "How hard?" Ranma asked. A Woman with white hair turned to look at him. "The Danger room controls can go between Light game to real life dangers." She said as she struck out her hand, Ranma took it and shook it. "I'm Ororo Monro, Better known as Storm." Ranma nodded.
Ranma watch as a team worked its way though a jungle of some kind. He did see anyone he known yet expect one of his rooms mates. "Who's that?" He asked as he watched his fighting style. Which seemed military in both style and skill. "Kidan Yoshida. Known as Blackwolf. He claim to be Wolverines son." Storm said.
Ranma watch him fight with Claws of a silver and gold in color. His moves are fast and deadly.
"He has skills." Ranma said. The door behind him opens. "He should they brained washed the poor kid." Ranma turned around to look at someone. "You Know kid if your gonna wear that Uniform you might as well wear the mask."
Ranma look at the man. He wore black pants and a red shirt. "What I got something on my face?" Logan said as he wrapped a hand around his face. "Do stare it ain't nice bub." Ranma walked up to him and looked him in the eyes. "It's you." Logan shrugged. "Yeah its me big deal."
Turn turned around to look back at the Danger Room mission that the others was in. Then he looked back at Logan.
"You're my Grandfather." Ranma stated not wanted to believe it. "Took you long enough." Logan said. The room got quiet. "Thats not all he is." Kasumi said as she walked in. "Logan Meet Ranma, Ranma Meet Logan, My Husband."
( Author Notes: okay who saw that one coming?) Ranma hit the floor in a face vault. "Your joking." Kasumi smiled and shook her head. Then she showed him the ring. "Jubilee was pretty mad when I snagged him though." Kasumi laughed at the memory.
Ranma just blinked. Then got off the floor. Reaching behind him Ranma put on the mask that came with the uniform. Making him look like a shorter Wolverine. Storm talked into a Mic. letting the team know that the session was over but told them to come to the control room.
A sound was hard and the next thing Ranma knew he was face to face with what looked like a blue furry elf. Next to him a girl head peeked out of the floor. She has brown hair and blue eyes The furry elf has yellow eyes and black hair. Both was wearing a black jump suit with a black and read X.
"Hello. Im Kurt Wagner. But you can call me Nightcrawler." He said as he held out his hand.
"Ranma Saotome." Ranma said back as he shook Kurt's hand. The girl stood next to him. " Im Kitty." She said. "They call me Shadowcat." Ranma nodded as he too shook her hand. "Ranma. Haven't thought of a name yet." Ranma said back. Soon the rest of Blackwolf's team came in and introduced themselfs as Colossus, and Jubilee. Soon the rest of the new X-men trainees came in Ranma blinked as he saw Hikaru in the same uniform as the others.
"Wow, Ranma you already have a uniform?" Hikaru asked as she saw him. Ranma smiled. "You could say that." He said. "Now the porpoise of this training is to see how well you work as a team. Kasumi well be team leader. Followed by Hikaru, Ranma, Ranko, and Fuu." Storm said. "The mission is a hard one. You will face what we have faced in our past. Good luck." With that Kasumi led her group to the main room of the Danger room.
"Kasumi, why are you leading this team?" Ranko asked. Kasumi looked at her. "Im the oldest but because I left to tend my family we decided to wait until my return." Kasumi said as the arrived at the big doors to the room. "Okay. We work together team. Hikaru I want you to try and to use your powers, Ranma I want you to back her up. Ranko you'll back me up and Fuu will cover us from the sky." Kasumi ordered. With a loud Okay The team went in.
Instead of a Jungle the team went into a war zone. It was what looked like downtown Tokyo. Building smashed Bodies laying around. Suddenly out of know where and hand grabbed Ranma around the head picked him up off the ground and throw him into one of the buildings.
"RANMA!" Hikaru Yelled as she turned around and Saw a Big man, with wild blond hair in a grey shirt, with grey pants and a long tan duster.
Kasumi turned around. "Hikaru Watch out Its Sabertooth." Kasumi yelled. Just as she predicted Sabertooth Punched at Hikaru who had enough time to cross her arms to block but because of Sabertooth strength she is sent back hitting the same wall of the building Ranma was thrown into.
No Soon as Sabertooth attacked him that a loud "MOKO TAKABISHA!" Was heard form ranma as a ball for blue chi come out of the building and hit Sabertooth dead on and knocking him down. Ranma ran out of the Building and with out pause attacked Sabertooth. Kicking and punching as hard and as fast as he could. The Hologram Sabertooth tried his best to block the Teen. Tried bring a key word as a shout of "Kachu Tenshi Amagurken." Rip the air and the Hologram Went down after six hundred and fifty punches hit him at high speed.
At this point Hikaru woke up, dazed but other wise unharmed. The other just stood there will except Kasumi.
"Ranma, We need to be working as a team if that was the real Sabertooth he wouldn't have been easy defeated. Keep that in mind." Kasumi said. Ranma just nodded. Soon the team started moving again, Ranma was walking next to Hikaru. "You okay?" Hikaru just nodded. "I need better train in the martial arts through." Ranma placed an arm on Hikaru's shoulder. "Don't worry I'll help ya." Ranma said. Hikaru just smiled.
As the team moved on the ground started to suddenly shake. Soon the saw a bald fat guy walking to them. "Blob, Everyone be careful." As they worked a plan Ranma once again jumped into Action followed by Hikaru and Ranko. Ranko shape shifted into what looking like a cross between and lion and a chaeta. "What the?" She was still in human form but her hair was red and wild Her upper buddy was tans with black spots, but what caught Ranma off guard was the fact that her body looked like a lion. That and the fact that she was running at a fast pace.
"Ranko, Be careful." Kasumi yelled. "Fuu blow that sucker away." Fuu nodded and took to the skies. "TEMPEST WINDS!" Fuu called out, then look embarrassed about calling out her attack. Soon a Strong wind Hit Blob dead on moving him a little but not far or fast enough to be knocked down or out.
Ranma had to thin of Something to add to the attack. "I Got It Fuu Can you straighten any wind?" Ranma asked He had to work fast. "Yes." came the blondes answer. "Ranko You thinking what Im Thinking?" Ranko looked up at Ranma. "If your thinking Hiryu Shoten Ha, Im way of Head of you." Ranma nodded and Once more Ranma and Ranko took off at a run. Since the defeat of Saffron Ranma have been working on way to improve the attack Now was the prefect time.
Both Brother and Sister stood on opposite sides of Blob. Soon both had what looked like Ice on one arm and fire on the other. A Cry of HIRYU SHOTEN HA!" Soon two huge tornado Made there way to Blob. As soon as that happen Fuu called forth stronger winds but something went wrong and in side the faunal Blob started to freeze up. No sooner as his body was frozen that it bust into flames. Then it shattered he shattered into little bites. Both Ranko and Ranma fell to the ground in shock. This battle was over.
"Ranma, Ranko you okay?" Kasumi asked as she walked up to them. Ranko nodded. "I thought we had it worked out." Ranko said. "I guess we still need to work on this." Ranma said. Sadden by the fact that the move was a killing move. "I feel so out of place here." Hikaru said. Everyone looked at her. "Maybe it was a mistake maybe Im not a mutant after all." Ranma walked up to her.
"It takes time, I mean look at me it took ten years for my power to start, and I have yet to use either of them." Ranma said looking Hikaru in the eyes. "Im sure your powers will come forth soon." Then in a low voice. "Then we can get revenge for what happen to our families." Hikaru nodded. Fuu landed next to them. "What was that?" She asked.
"That was a mistake that Ranma came up with after the failed wedding." Ranko said.
"Hey, I was training hard with that move. And you know it." Ranma said glaring at Ranko. "In any case we need to get moving Lead the way Kasumi." Kasumi nodded in word she was smiling the group got along just fine but the end result well decide if the team is good enough.
As time wen one The group faced more and more of the X-men past villains. Despite there inability to work to tegether Ranma and Ranko argued more and more. Kasumi was started to wonder if it was a good Idea having them on the same team. She noticed the close friendship with Ranma and Hikaru. They would have to be split up. Sadly the team she was looking forward to was really working out. Timing was off Ranma ego getting in the way, Nodding to Storm the simulation. Five minutes later The rest of the X-men entered.
"Whoa. Didn't realized we're this big of a group." Ranma said. Scott Summers stood in front of them. "I will be putting you into teams. When I call your name stand to one side. The first names are your team leader. Once in a group I will remotely put up a training mission."
Everyone looked around. When no one said anything the names was called. "X-men Black, Kasumi, Kitty, Kurt, Peter and Ranma. For X-men Red, Kidan, Jubilation, Hikaru, Fuu and Ranko." When the names was called they stepped to the side. "We will start using our code Names." Seeing as how some winced. "For though's of you who don't think of one before we start." Cyclops said.
Ranma thought about his actions, and his mutant powers. With a smile Ranma looked up. "Wild cat." He said, and Kasumi started to laugh. "Sorry Ranma I couldn't help it." Then she looked at him. "It fits." Hikaru looked up. "I'm sorry until I know what my powers are I can't think of one." She said. Cyclops nodded.
The Game was an easy one. The blue and gold team was up against the black and red team. Surprisingly enough the team worked out great. The Game as it turned out was Capture the Flag.
Each team member also had a smaller flag on their belt. When the flag was taken that member had to sit out. It was weird but for the first time Ranma was having fun while training.
When Ranma saw Rouge Throw Wolverine at a team member Ranma Got an Idea, much of the Same way only better. "Colossus." Colossus looked over at Wild Cat, he Saw a look on his face. "Yes?" Ranma Ran over to Him ducking out of the way of attacks. After explain what he Needed to be done. Colossus nodded pick Ranma up and "Colossus, Fast Ball Special!" Colossus Smiled and Throw Ranma at Rouge who landed on her back.
The South bell was trying her hardest to knock off her but She couldn't the way he was holding on to her kept her from throwing him. Then She felt it. Because Ranma was wearing gloves he could touch her, so it to no surprise that Rouge was knocked out. Jumping off of Rouge Ranma landed Next to Gambit. Smiling Ranma and Gambit went one on one with the martial arts. Gambit was using his stuff and powers. Having Seen Gambit use his powers earlier Ranma know that he had to stay in close contact.
With Ranma in close range Kasumi moved the attack more and more. Using her powers lightly she lead her team on. Blackwolf did the same having to grab the gold team flag. Said team was already pushing The Older X-men was more battle ready, and when it came to it Blackwolf and Wolverine went at it. Claws hitting claws. Fuu was taking on Storm in hops that she could tire out the older woman.
The first person out on the new comers was Hikaru. Beast Jump over her moves easily and took her mini flag off her belt. To say the was easy was an understatement, oddly enough Shadowcat came up behind Beast and took his flag. Two second after She took the flag a red beam shot throw her. Shadowcat looked up to see Cyclops leading his team over, she was lucky enough that she was using her powers.
Hours Seem to pass as Ranma finally took down Gambit. How he did it was a "HIRYU SHOTEN HA! " Then the twister came and knocked Gambit out. Having dealt with Gambit and Rouge Ranma made his way to Cyclops's Flag. Only to Be stopped by Pyslocke and Jean. Ranma Smile almost dropped but Then came Jubilee and Nightcrawler. The two made a pretty good team as Nightcrawler popped in and out and Jubilee with her fireworks.
Once again Ranma ran for the flag, and was stopped by Wolverine who won against Blackwolf.
Jumping back Ranma readied himself. He knew this was a going to be a tough fight. Glade though Sorceress stepped in. "Ranma Go I'll Handle Wolvie." She said. Nodding Ranma Ran off again.
The next person to try and to stop Ranma was Iceman.
"Hey Wild cat, Time to freeze." Iceman said. Ranma Jumped over his ice blasts. After landing though Iceman laughed another attack Ranma ducked out of the way just in time. Having no other choice Ranma ran at Iceman once more, But just as he reached Him Iceman shifted his body. Having no choice, Ranma prepared for an attacked and hoped it would work without killing Iceman.
"Moko Takabisha!" Ranma laughed and Hit Iceman. When the smoked cleared Iceman was barely able to keep himself up. He was breathing heavy. Seeing that he was barely able to stay up Ranma ran at him once more. With one punch Iceman went down, and Ranma was once again after the flag. Only to be blown back down by Storm. Glaring at the weather witch Ranma prepared himself yet again, that was until Fuu flew over head and blasted a lighting arrow at Storm. Storm was out Jumping up Ranma grabbed her and her flag and gently sat Storm down.
Meanwhile. Cyclops and his team was able to break the defenses around Kasumi's group as Nightcrawler and Shadowcat went down. Kasumi was able to handle Wolverine with a freeze spell of her own After stopping her husband Kasumi made a be line for Cyclops. "Lights Wings!" And Kasumi took to the Skies to Stop Archangel. Down Below Colossus was try to stop Cyclops from getting the Red Teams flag. Sadly he too was taken down. Seeing that her team was going to lose their flag Ranko cried out. "MOKO TAKABISHA TIMES TWO!" And Blasted Both Cyclops and Bishop. When she saw that Bishop didn't go down She attacked at full Speed.
With no one guarding the flags. Ranma made a beeline for them. Having grabbed the Blues Team and Then Making for the Golds Team. He then ran back. As He past Ranko he tossed her the Blue teams flag. Ranko after catching it made for the red Teams hill. Game. Set . Match. Kasumi, Ranma and Ranko won this game.
A Short Time Later.
The X-men Old and New was watching a recording of the match. Kasumi Ranko Kidan and Ranma was clearly the better fighters on the On the New teams side. Scott Summers was impressed on how well they worked together. Nodding his head he made he chose with the teams he made in the danger room.
With work Scott feels that he could make this new team of X-men work just like he did when Wolverine, Rouge Storm and Gambit joined the team all though years ago. "Ranma, Ranma Do you think you can team the others who don't know who to fight very well?" Ranma and Ranko looked at each other. Then they nodded.
"Good. I like to say Welcome to the X-men." Cyclops said.
TBC.
Next Time: Training Hikaru isn't easy. Especially when she doesn't know what her powers are.
Can Ranma help or well she embarrass herself trying to find it?
Next Chapter: Hikaru Powers.
Author Notes: Well Here you have it. And right were chapter two and Interlude two left off.
I'm Hoping your liking this story seeing as How I like writing it. I know it was probably seen
before hand but I had a hard time planing out on who Kasumi was married to.
After looking at each Character I decided on Wolverine. For two reason.
One: They are both lonely. Wolverine has been alive for a long time. And with Mariko death he just get lonelier. Kasumi Grew up taking care of her family meaning that she hardly ever have time for dating.
Two: Just a change. We See Kasumi with either Ranma or Dr. Tofu. Or with Mousse. We just never see Kasumi with the wild card like Wolverine. How it happen will be planed in Kasumi's Story called: Sorceress. Which takes place Six years before the Start of Ranma ½. Anyways thats all I have to say. I hope you like this Chapter. It wasn't easy seeing the X-men get their butts handed to them Just me I know how you feel.