World Tournament Saga Part 1

Gathering for the Tournament

Shiro sat back in his chair going over a final page in his journal marking the last of his musings. Tapping his chin in thought eyes closed. "Let's see what have I left out, guess the only thing left would be the two year gap," he muttered to himself and with a shrug set to writing.

Many things can happen when you're in obscurity for two years, not much can be said after Ranma and Akane were married successfully I might add. First, no more than six months after they got married Soun Tendo and Miss Hinako got in engaged. Not truly a major shock but still could be considered a high one, they married roughly a month later in a quiet ceremony, with the Saotome, Son, and the Z-fighter groups all present. After that things got really quiet cept for the day Gohan decided to take up being the Great Saiyaman, god I had hoped I be able to deter him away from being a Sailor Senshi or Ginyu force wannabe, but apparently it had been Videl's idea, the superhero stuff that involved the two them after the Buu Saga happened now before it. They both sported almost identical costumes, luckily I gave Gohan three simple suggestion for being superheroes, "Okay Gohan, if you and Videl just got to play super hero, got some words of encouragement for you."

Gohan nodded eagerly, "Sure bro anything."

I held up one finger, "First don't start pulling a Sailor Senshi and start doing ridiculous poses like the Ginyu force, sure it drop the criminals guard but future criminals won't take you seriously," this seemed to make Gohan think. "Second, don't just help fight crime, sometimes police can actually catch criminals on there own, instead help out by helping kids with whatever help they need from rescuing kitty cats, to getting bullies to back off. Last thing when you take on criminals put the fear of god into them, show them your battle aura, give them a chance to run."

Gohan actually took notes, writing down everything I said. But it worked wonders every corner of the planet have now heard the Great Saiyaman and his female sidekick Saiya.

As for Ranma and Akane, as far as I can tell the two seemed to enjoy being married to each other. Though there is no set way to master a marriage, but judging by the dark circles under the older occupant's eyes in the Tendo household, I think Ranma and Akane mastered the late night part at least. I said this to Nabiki and she didn't talk to me for three weeks, well she did just I had to pay a thousand zeni each conversation and even that was frigid.

Speaking of Nabiki she has changed a lot from the anime series, a lot more outgoing and less prone to taking money from people. I could say it was because of me, but that be too much like boasting and I don't want to do that. I'm just glad the two of us are together.

As for Kayumi, Ranma's new sister born from the Eternal Dragon, I thought she was as much a Saiyan as Ranma was, but that turned out to be false. Seems when Ranma changed into his curse form his body became completely human. It's blatantly obvious why; the girl that fell into the spring and drowned had been human. Therefore when Ranma came along was knocked into the spring, his body became that of the drowned human girl when hit with cold water, after all not many Japanese have red hair unless they dye it. But Kayumi's happy she has a doting mother, a fiercely protective brother and sister-in-law, she also has Ranma's gifts and the speed. Kuno tried to cop a feel one time and was sent to the school infirmary, she wears a lot of Chinese pant suits only unlike Shampoo they were more tasteful and less revealing. Still I must say they look good on her

As the time to the World Martial Arts tournament rapidly approached a lot of things have been remarkably settled by Ranma and Akane being married. The Kuno's though have taken to leaving Ranma and Akane alone, to go after me and Nabiki, I have no reason for it and frankly I'm sickened by Kodachi's actions on my person. She has to know that Nabiki has done things a lot more perverted to me; heck I remember on the night of the prom she gave me a lap dance. Took every ounce of control I had that night not to leave the party and show Ranma and Akane how it's really done. Shampoo hadn't stopped her assaults until Ranma and I showed up at Cologne's doorstep holding a hog tied Shampoo in our arms. After that Shampoo hadn't been seen since, Cologne later stated that she had been sent back home in disgrace. Mousse had remained actually started taking classes with us. I also think as gross as it may sound be taking a liking to Kayumi. Pretty much sums things up, except for Genma who failed spectacularly in his endeavor to clear up his dishonor if anything he added to it, no more than a month after he left the Tendo training hall got three more would be female suitors for Ranma. What was even more funny was I knew each one, one was Rei Hino, the second was Tina Armstrong, and the third had been Chun-Li. A sailor senshi and two fighters from two different video games. Tina didn't even bat an eyelash when Nodoka stated Ranma was already married. Rei and Chun-Li were fuming though. Tina, I could understand not being put off by it, being a former American myself, the idea of arranged marriages left the states shortly before the 1900's. As for Chun Li, seeing her in person I seriously thought about maybe swinging a three-way relationship if Nabiki would let me. Unfortunately before I could complete this thought both Chun-Li and Rei walk off, Tina said a cheerful goodbye.

Lucky Genma had somehow managed to vanish not sure if it was his Umi-ken technique or what but I'm certain that if Nodoka could find him. She'd finish what she started with his ear; Ranma though didn't seem to be surprised. Ryoga had returned the blended curse form looking even more wild looking than before. He still looked relatively human except for the skin pigmentation was darker, his teeth were more pig like, nails harder, and his nose a bit more flat. He told Ranma he considered it a lesson learned apologized to both him and Akane. Since then he would appear periodically, usually to spar with Ranma or ask for directions to Akari's farm. Ranma in response to this taught Ryoga how to meditate and use his ki without having to use his depression as a medium, and then taught the pig boy how to fly. Which I consider a major mistake, now the boy gets lost in mid-air if that's even possible.

All in all two years without knowing what's going to happen actually was kind of fun to see, but as the time draws near. Gohan had already been pressured by Videl to participate, well I shouldn't say pressured. More like she gave him the look and he caved. I'll never understand how girls do that, I asked Ranma how he did it when he had been a girl. "I don't know just happens, some instinct thing," he said. With that said I think I hear Gohan coming.

Shiro quickly closes his Journal and locks it with an electronic lock something he got from Nabiki for his birthday. Getting up from his desk that he shared with Gohan walks into the living room, where Gohan in his Great Saiyaman outfit minus the helmet and visor. In the place of the visor and helmet, was a pair of ridiculous looking sunglasses and a white sheet head covering. He looked excited and was talking to his mother animatedly, who looked like she was one the verge of tears. "hey bro what's up?"

"Well, I just came from Bulma's telling them about how Videl suckered me into participating two years ago and well dad started talking out of the blue," Gohan stated fist clenched.

Shiro crossed his arms raised an eyebrow, "Sure you don't have that thing on your head too tight?"

"Nah, I'm being serious he spoke to us, Vegeta, Bulma, Trunks, and I, he said that he can take part in the tournament, and spend the day with us," Gohan explained.

Shiro looked down at Goten who looked confused, he then looked back up at his brother, "Okay, how many have you told about this?" he asked softly.

"Um, just Krillin and Eighteen, why?" Gohan looked just as confused.

Shiro groaned softly smacking himself in the face and running his hand down his face, "I think it be a good idea to tell Aunt Nodoka, Kayumi, and Ranma, don't you. I know Ranma; will want to take part in the tourney." Gohan blushed slightly. "Ah, I'll tell them, besides wanted to see Nabiki anyway."

At this Shiro's younger brother both smiled, "Use any excuse huh, why don't you two just get married?" Gohan asked.

Starting to walk to the front door, Shiro glanced back at his brothers and notice his mother was trying not to snicker. Her phase of over protectiveness had pass joining Nodoka's pack in wanting grandchildren, "Nabiki said she ain't ready yet, besides I was wondering the same thing bout you and Videl myself, I mean you're already playing super hero together," he smirked leaving his brother to stew in those juices as he stepped outside and launched into the air heading for Nermia.

Arriving less a few minutes later, Shiro lands in the backyard of the Saotome/Tendo training hall, he sees Hinako Tendo hanging the laundry; dress conservatively in a pink blouse, and long bluish skirt. Shiro could feel the joy and love radiating off of her. It took a while but the Tendo girls have accepted her not as a replacement for their mother, but as a mother figure they could turn to. She turned feeling the light breeze from Shiro's landing looking confused at first; she then broke into a genuine smile, "Shiro here to see Nabiki?"

Shiro smiled slightly, "If she's here yeah, but I also want to talk to Ranma if possible?"

Hinako nodded, "They're both here, most likely in the dojo behind you," her voice still gave off the sultry sounds it did before but seemed to be a bit more reserved.

Shiro did an about face dropping from the stone he landed on and walk toward the dojo, inside he saw Nabiki doing some Tai Chi exercises he taught her, Ranma was watching Kayumi and Akane spar. Shiro walked over to Nabiki and waited for her to perform a kata that brought her forward a bit. Timing it perfectly he lunge forward and gave her a light kiss. Nabiki froze a moment opened her eyes, "Hello to you too," she said coolly.

"Sorry," Shiro stated wondering what he did wrong. "um, did I do something wrong?"

Nabiki finished her kata and gave him a look that could freeze fire. "You do know what today is?" Shiro panicked for a moment quickly running things over in his mind and grew even more panicked when he couldn't figure it out. Nabiki watched him for a moment her icy cold stare slowly began to evaporate putting her hand in front of her mouth.

Ranma who was watching this shook his head, "Nabiki, I know you can be cruel but to make your own boyfriend sweat, that's terrible."

Shiro listened to this wondering what he was missing, until Nabiki through her arms around him and kissed him deeply, "You forgot your own birthday again I see," she stated Shiro blinked then scratched his head looking goofy. Nabiki giggled and kissed his chin this time, "Can't believe you forget your birthday, how can your family forget as well?"

Shiro just shrugged, "Never really knew when my real birthday was Nabs, parents just picked the day they found me as my birthday."

"Man that's rough, can't say much, didn't know what celebratin' birthday's was about till I was here," Ranma stated as Kayumi got behind Akane and knocked her to the ground winning the sparring match. "Still dropping your left Akane," Ranma stated

Akane stands up rubbing her neck, "I know and I'll get better," she said then jumps onto his lap. "With a little help of course," she giggled as Ranma simply rolls his eyes.

Shiro just clears his throat, "um, the reason I'm here outside of seeing Nabs, is that Gohan, myself, and several of the gang are going to take part in the next World Martial Arts tournament, just wondering if you're interested let me know," Shiro saw a gleam appear in Ranma's eye.

"You bet I'm going, think it'll be fun," Ranma jumping up with Akane in his arms spinning around in excitement.

Shiro left the dojo as Ranma began to plan his training regime for the next three months before the tournament. Nabiki quietly followed him out and watch him sit on the large rock that over looked the koi pond. She walked over and leaned up against him putting her hands on his shoulders. "Something wrong?" she asked softly.

He slid his hand around her waist bringing her around so they were face to face. He shook his head once watching her silently. She leaned in and laid her head on his shoulder, sighing softly at the closeness. "Think we're going to slow, Nabs?" Shiro asked after a few minutes of silence.

"No, we just got out of high school; don't tell me your mom started asking for grandchildren again?" Nabiki stated exasperated.

Shiro shook his head and seemed to get a haunted look on his face for a second. "What's wrong?" she asked concerned. She often wondered how he could predict certain things with utmost accuracy, like the things involving Saffron. She wondered if he had another of these premonitions, something that apparently was scaring him so much he was willing throw out the carefully laid plans they had set up.

Shiro quickly smiled, "It's nothing really, just guess just missed you been what a couple of days," he stated showing his bravado hiding what was scaring him. Nabiki wasn't dumb far from it, Shiro knew but he had a bad inkingly of what laid ahead. Majin Buu was on the horizon and he wasn't sure if he was prepared.