Justice of Time
By AnimeFreak317
Disclaimer-None of these characters are mine. They are the property of their respective owners and are not being used for financial gain.
Author's Notes-As you have seen I have included various characters from such anime series as Yu Yu Hakusho, DBZ, and, of course, OMG. I've even hinted it with a spice of Braveheart. I don't know if I'll put any more in or if I'll just leave it the way it is. But who knows. Not even me. We'll all just have to suffer with my indecisions now won't we? Well, enough of this dam psycho babble. Just get me a beer and we'll be on our way.
This story is dedicated to such various stories as, "Nabiki's Honor, Finding an Anchor, Okāsan, Paragon, and many, many more. So order today. Operators are standing by to rob you of your hard-earned money, and pride.
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Chapter 2-Evidential Circumstances
Kasumi has been walking for some time now. She was not sure where she was going though. All she knew was the mysterious voice kept calling to her. She knew she had to find it. But what she didn't know was what she would find.
When she left the 'dojo,' she was walking out into, what could only be described as, a dark void. Now, as she looked around, she saw...a Galaxy. Not just any Galaxy, but...her's. She realized this from when she 'walked' past Jupiter.
"It's not much further now. You will soon see what I have summoned you here for." said the voice.
"That's nice," she responded in her usual cheery tone. "But can you answer me something?"
"Sure. What do you want to know?"
"Well...I'd like to know why this feels so familiar. I mean, I have not been here before. I would know if I was."
"You are correct in that assumption. You were never here in this life, but you were in a previous one."
Previous one? But why is that? How could anyone see my past life when I couldn't? "So what you are saying, is that, my life before was traveling through the stars?"
"Why, yes. You could say that. But more specifically, your home was on one of the planets. In fact, it is looking at you, right now."
She turned her head to look around, wondering what planet it could possibly be. She didn't think that any planet, other than Earth, could have ever been inhabited. Then, she saw it. This had to be the planet the voice was calling her towards.
"But...but, how?" she asked. "Why this one? I mean, it couldn't possibly be..."
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"Oh my god. What happened to you?"
Akane looked over to see Sayuri and Yuka, her two 'best' friends calling out to her as they were returning from lunch for their afternoon classes. Thanks to the esteemed principal and his new rule, thus being that if the school is let out in the morning because of a fight, all students will still have to return for afternoon classes. Even if it was on a Saturday.
"What, this?" she asked pointing to the bruise on the side of her face. "You can blame that baka. He's the one who gave it to me," she finished angrily.
"But he was being attacked by everyone, even you," said Yuka.
"SO WHAT NOW! ARE YOU TAKING HIS SIDE?" asked the hotheaded malleteer.
"No no no. We aren't," stuttered Sayuri. "We're just saying that it could have been an accident or something."
"With that pervert, nothing is an accident. Everything he does is only to humiliate me. Nothing more. I'd be happy if I never see that baka, ever again." And with that, she stormed into the school.
"Sayuri?"
"Yeah?"
"Is it me, or has Akane totally flipped her lid?"
"It's not just you."
"Why are we still friends with her?"
"Honestly?"
"Yeah?"
"I'm not sure. If I remember correctly, it's because Nabiki was blackmailing us."
"Oh yeah. But we've already paid her to keep quiet."
"It doesn't matter. With her, if she has dirt on you, she practically owns you."
"I know, but maybe..."
"Yes, maybe one day, they will get theirs'."
"I just hope Ranma is alright. It didn't look like she was doing so well."
"Yeah, we can only hope. After all, it's only natural to worry about 'our' friend like that."
"I know. It's something we have in common. The Nabiki Owned Society."
Giggle "Uh hu. Our own little group, courtesy of the Tendo's. Say, do you remember when we first got to know each other better?"
Flashback
Yuka and Sayuri were strolling along in the mall. This was the first time in a long time that they could actually get away without being penny-less, or having Akane with them. Even though they were 'friends' with her, they needed a break from her antics and denouncement of anyone and everyone that even looked at her. This was their time. A chance to rekindle their private romance with each other. They knew that their families wouldn't approve of them, but they couldn't help what they were feeling for the other.
Also, this was their first year anniversary, so it held more meaning than anything else did. They knew they couldn't do anything too special, but that didn't mean that they couldn't try. At least they were hoping so, before a familiar red blur crashed in front of them.
"Dam that tomboy. She didn't have to mallet me over something so trivial," groaned Ranma-Chan as she pulled herself out of the crater. She was wearing a blue sundress with black Mary Jane flats and her hair hanging loose in a ponytail.
"Are you ok Ranma?" asked a concerned Yuka.
"Yeah, yeah. Nothing that I haven't been through this week already," she replied as she finally stood up.
"OKAY?" screamed Sayuri. "Look at your arm. You're bleeding," pointing to the blood dripping from Ranma's left arm.
"Like I said, nothing I haven't been through."
The girls then looked into her eyes and saw the last thing they ever thought they would see on her face. Depression, sadness, and almost...a void of life wanting nothing more to do than let loose the flood that threatened to come.
They said nothing as the trio walked over to the nearest table in the food court to sit down. "So," started Sayuri, "Why are you dressed like this?"
"I bet it was because of Nabiki," stated Yuka.
"Lucky guess. She said that I had to do this to pay for damages to the dojo cause by 'me' when it was Shampoo's fault for destroying the wall. Why can't they just for once just see things my way?"
"So, let me guess," said Yuka, "Akane saw you like this and claimed you were being perverted and trying to make her look bad."
Ranma's eyes shot up at this.
"Don't look so surprised, we know how she thinks."
"Yeah, but you're suppose to be her friend. I've always heard you two defending her all the time. Why not now?" asked Ranma.
Sayuri and Yuka looked at each other for a moment. No words were exchanged, at least not verbally. With a nod the turned back to Ranma. Yuka started, "We'll tell you if you let us look at your shoulder."
Reluctantly, Ranma nodded accepted their help. "Hey, didn't you just get that?"
"Of course, but like you, if it is to help someone else, then that's okay with me. Now lean forward," ordered Sayuri.
"I'll be back," said Yuka. "I'm going to look for some bandages to cover that up."
With an assuring nod from her girlfriend, she was off.
The two remaining stayed quiet for a moment while Sayuri started to clean the dripping blood from Ranma's injury.
"So, are you really friends with her?" she asked with her head still hung down.
"Well...yes, and no."
"Hu?"
"Well, you see, when we first started going to Furinkan, we were friends with her. After a while, and with the start of the morning challenge, she started becoming angrier and almost took it out on us. After that, we stopped being friends with her."
"Okay, I'm with ya so far. So you stopped being friends with her. That does not explain about now though. You've always been behind her no matter what."
"In a way, it does. No matter if she is right or wrong, we have to. Do you know why?"
Ranma thought on this for a moment. "Nabiki."
"Yep, she go dirt on us and told us that we had to pay her for her silence or else. We didn't have anything to pay her at first, so we asked if there was anything we could do until we could pay it."
"So she forced you to stay friends with her. I'm almost willing to believe that she also made you apologize for leaving her in the first place."
Sayuri looked down and nodded. The blouse she bought was covered with blood as she finished cleaning up what she could and held it to the laceration in Ranma's shoulder. "This looks like it needs stitches."
"I had them. The problem is that when I shift forms. They get ripped out, so it won't help. And like I said before, this has happened already earlier this week."
"You mean this cut in your back?"
"Yeah, Kuno. Remember Kuno bringing a steel Katana to school. Well, I could have dodged it, but I was 'given' the pleasure of eating Akane's breakfast that morning. He got a lucky hit there."
"Oh yeah, sorry, I forgot. But why did Akane mallet you after?"
"She thought I called her a stupid tomboy. I didn't say a thing to her after knocking Kuno out 'cause I was trying to regain my stamina."
"I see."
"I got the bandages," called out Yuka as she approached the others.
"Ah, just in time," Sayuri said as she removed her blouse and set it on the table. Reaching over to grab an alcohol wipe, she opened it up and removed some more of the dried blood around the wound. As soon as it was clean enough, Yuka set a couple of gauze pads over it with first aid tape to hold it in place. When they were satisfied that it would hold, they walked back around and sat down.
Ranma looked over at the blouse. "Sorry bout this," she said. "I'll buy you a new one...whenever I get enough money."
"I said not to worry about it. You needed it more than me."
"Yeah," added Yuka. "It's not that big of a deal."
"Alright. So what is it that Nabiki has on you two? I mean, it can't be that bad, can it?"
The two looked at each other and leaned close to each other to whisper. "Do you think we can trust her?"
"I think so. I know that if we ask her not to say anything to anyone, she will."
"Yeah, true. I guess it's okay then." With that the two sat back to look towards Ranma. Yuka continued, "Alright, we'll tell you only if you swear on your honor that you won't leak any word of what we say to anyone who might spread this. And don't let it get back to Nabiki either."
"No problem there. Hell, there's a lot that I know that she won't know. Especially about me."
"Like what?" asked Yuka.
Ranma thought on this for a moment. Getting a sneaking suspicion that they were not alone, she came up with a way to 'hopefully' give the hint that they were not alone. "I really like strawberry swirl ice cream," she said as she squinted her eyes and looked away without turning her head.
Sayuri noticed it, but Yuka didn't. However, they already made a plan for just such instances. Giving the signal, she leaned forward and prompted her chin on her hand with the elbow resting on the table. "Do tell."
Yuka got the message and gave a quick cough. "Say, didn't they put up a new display of flowers in the park this week?"
"Oh yeah. That's right. Sorry Ranma, we gotta go," she said trying to use her eyes to indicate to follow.
Ranma gave a quick wink, "That's ok. I still gotta deal with that tomboy later. It was nice talking to you. And please, it's Ranko when I'm in this form."
"Got ya. See you around," said Sayuri as they parted ways.
End Flashback
Ding Ring Ding Dong
"Oh no, the late bell!" exclaimed Yuka. "We're late."
With that, they rushed into the building, hoping that Ms. Hinako won't drain them for being late from lunch.
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"One thing I have to tell you Ranma," said Kami, "no matter what life you choose, there will be modifications that have already been made to your gift."
"Gift?" asked Ranma-chan.
"Yes, the gift you acquired at Jusenkyo."
"You mean, curse?"
Kami sighed at this. "Your 'curse' as you put it, has actually been a blessing for you. Tell me, do you think that you being infused with magic that could change your gender was a way to punish you?"
"I...I don't know?" she responded sadly.
"In some cases, they are given as a way to remind others of their short comings. In others like you, they are a way to help and improve one's self. Tell me, haven't you, as of late, been more comfortable in you female form?"
With that thought, Ranma starts thinking back to the times she had the most fun. She realized that most of them where when she was not fighting and especially when she was able to sneak away to hang out with Yuka and Sayuri. She was able to learn more about her current gender with them than anyone else in her life combined ever did. Next to Kasumi of course.
"I see what you mean. So what's this modification you spoke of?"
He smiled. "This is something that you may like. I will speak no more on it, except to say that even in the moon-lit night, the fate of three will not always be seen."
Ranma pondered this for a few moments. On one hand, the fact that she could possibly be able to avoid random water splashing, thus, embarrassing changes in public. On the other hand, she had a sneaking suspicion that the new key to changing was guided by the night, but she would have to figure it out.
As she pondered some more, her gaze caught the two vials sitting in front of her. Then something clicked. "There's something about this that has to do with my past, doesn't it?"
"Yes, it does," answered Kami truthfully. "I can even bet you know the name of your most sworn enemy from both time periods, can't you."
As she was told this, two sets of memories flashed through her head. One was with her hands pointing out, striking a fiery beast with wings as they fought to their deaths. Another was as she held one hand out in front with a bow. The other hand had the string drawn back ready to fire an arrow at the creature with the spider scar on his back before she passed on...again.
"Saffron, Naraku. But how?"
"Simple, you had faced them before. They were from your past lives, like now. The only difference here is that someone was able to keep a pulse in you."
"Yes, I think I remember her standing over me, but why did I call her 'firefly'?"
"I'm sorry, but only time can tell you that one. As for it is time for you to choose your destiny. Which path do you choose?"
Ranma knew she was not much of a thinker, but she knew where to place her trust. In her gut. It had always saved her before, so why start doubting it now. Plus, she knew that it was her duty to help save any lives she could. She knew not the danger yet, but she knew it was coming. She knew she had to help save whomever she could. Besides, she had to get her honor back, her life, her...justice. Closing her eyes, she reached out to grab one of the vials. Popping the top she brought it back to her head, downing the contents.
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As the other Senshi looked on as Hotaru was floating up. She was in her eternal sailor form with a white light enveloping her. Smoke was seen flowing from her body, almost screaming, as it was being drawn out.
"Hotaru, what's going on?" cried out Haruka.
Going unanswered, the smoke continued to rise and dissipate. As the smoke tapered off, the white light began to slowly turn golden. The others had to cover their eyes from the blinding hue it was giving.
"HOTARU!" cried out Michiru as she tried to look at her daughter.
Then, almost as soon as it appeared, the light was gone. It took a moment for the others to blink the stars out of their eyes so they could see again. Slowly they turned their head to look at the source of the light. What they saw astonished them.
Sailor Saturn was changed. Her uniform took on a whole new look. While her fuku still held the color of her planet and she still had the golden tiara and earrings, everything else about her was different. Her white leotard became purple with a black sash tied around her waist, her elbow length gloves and laced up thigh-high boots turned blue, her bow and collar became black, and, on her back, an unfamiliar martial arts symbol appeared, partially covered by the necktie's overhang.
-See DBZ for the symbol of King Kai's Schooling, the same that appears on the back of Goku's shirt.-
There also seemed to be a new look in her eyes. Not of one who was sickly, afraid, or scared. But one of strength, peace, and confidence.
The others could only look on in amazement as the youngest of them had become something more. They could not describe the new feeling they got when the looked at her. But now, they felt like they could do it. What ever this force was that was coming for them would be there, they knew. And they would be...
Suddenly with out warning, Saturn disappeared from the room.
"Wha...where did she go?" asked Usagi.
"I don't know," said Setsuna. "Ami, can you get a trace on her?"
"Already ahead of you," replied Ami as she was typing away on her Mercury Computer. After a moment, she found her. "Got her. She's in the hospital in...the operating room?"
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"Scalpel," said the doctor operating on the girl lying on the table. Never before had any of them seen someone with so many injuries still living. They were still being delicate though. Many of the wounds still had dirt and debris within them, but they could not risk turning her over to get to them on her backside. They still had to clean the front and repair what they could without risking further injury.
For the moment, they were cutting some flesh out of the way so they could remove the branch that was lodged in her chest. They were unsure as to how far it breached her so they had to move carefully as the angle was indicating that it was right above one of the main arteries close to the heart.
"D...Doc...Doctor Mizuo," stuttered one of the nurses.
"Not now. And someone please turn down that light. It's blinding me."
"But...look," he replied.
Getting frustrated she removed the scalpel and looked up to see a light flashing into existence into the room. As the light died down, Dr. Mizuo blinked.
"Ho...Saturn?" she asked.
"Yes," she replied. "How is she doing?"
"Not good I'm afraid. I don't even know how she is still alive with all the injuries she's sustained."
"That's good. Thank you for keeping her alive for so long. I think I can take it from here now."
"But, didn't you lose your powers?"
Saturn smiled at her. "I did, but now, I'm even more powerful than before. Please stand back."
"Alright," she said in reply. Then she turned to the other, "Remove all the equipment now."
"But are you sure that's wise Dr.?" asked one of the orderlies.
"Yes. If anyone can save her now, it would be her. Now move," she ordered.
"Yes mam," the others replied and disconnected all the tubes, wires, and sensors from the girl.
"Now then, stand back."
Holding a hand over the chest of the girl, Saturn started to glow with golden ki surrounding her. Opening her eyes, she looked down with a smile and focused on healing the girl.
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As soon as the contents of the vial were gone, Ranma put the top back on and set it back on the desk. As she removed her hand, she looked at the symbol on it, and smiled. In her heart, she knew she made the right choice.
Suddenly, she started feeling light headed, almost being pulled. Looking down she saw that her legs were fazing through the floor, just like when she was down on Earth checking up and saying good-bye to Kasumi.
"What's going on?" she asked with a hint of fear in her voice.
Kami looked on and smiled. "Nothing, my child. You are simply being called back to your body."
"You call this nothing?" she asked as her arms flung around trying to grab on to something.
Her hand knocked the remaining vial over splashing the contents around. A small splash of it hit her face as now she was up to her chest in the floor. Reflexively she swallowed the liquid and finally disappeared through the floor.
"You knew this would happen, didn't you?" asked Boton.
"Honestly," Kami replied. "Yes, I only left her with the illusional choice of which life she would like to remember. I expected that some of the second would do that, but that is why I gave all beings choices. They never cease to amaze me."
Sigh "Somehow, I knew you were going to say that."
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They could not believe what they were witnessing. To them, this girl was a lost cause, yet here she was. The dirt and other foreign objects were shoved out of her system as her wounds were healed. They watched some of the dried blood liquefy and flow back into the nearest open wound as it was healing closed, leaving no viable scar or any trace of injury at all.
Now looking at them was the sleeping form of the redhead as the glow dissipated from Saturn's outstretched arm. They could not even begin to describe the scene before them, leaving them speechless. All except Dr. Mizuo, who had witnessed this on previous occasions from when the other scouts were brought in.
Saturn was now visibly sweating. It took a lot more out of her than she expected, but was glad that it worked. Wobbling she turned around to look at Dr. Mizuo.
"Please, don't let anyone know about her," she requested.
"Of course," she nods. "I take it there was some other reason behind you showing up here as well."
"Yes there is, even though I'm not sure of them myself. I'll take her with me now."
"I understand. What do I tell the others?"
Saturn turned back around and rested her hand on the arm of the sleeping beauty. "Nothing, for now. Just that we both are fine now."
She brought two fingers up to her forehead and disappeared without a trace with the girl.
Shaking her head in disbelief, she turned around to face the others in the room. "What happened in here is to remain strictly classified. Any clearance to any others must have my authorization before being released. Is that clear?"
The others nodded and were dismissed, after a basic cleanup. The orderlies would handle the rest. She remained behind for a moment and looked at the table. Hotaru, what happened to you? Don't tell me that girl has something to do with the next big fight. I'll have to speak with Setsuna later on this.
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Saturn appeared in her room with the girl. She was dropped a couple of feet onto the bed below, being of a different height than the operating table. She landed with a soft thud but did not wake. With a quick flash, Saturn reverted back to Hotaru, who was dressed in a hospital gown.
She has to be her. There's no other explanation. She looks too much like her not to be. Plus, Setsuna-mama wanted us to be there in the park. There's no other explanation. she thought as she wobbled over to the bed while taking the horrible garment off, leaving her as nude as the girl she brought with her.
Without a second thought, and her energy nearly spent, she laid down next to the slumbering redhead, reaching down to pull the sheets over them. She turned over and laid her arm across the redheads chest and dozed off, speaking only one name before sleep claimed her.
"Reika..."
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"Took those fucks at the court long enough to give us that search warrant," said Detective Ichio as he looked on at the front gate of the Tendo Dojo. For so long he wanted to have a look himself in here to see what the local mercenary had on him and the others. Now he had the chance. A full search warrant to check the entire house for anything and everything. Anything but Kasumi's room as that request came personally from Dr. Tofu who told him that she had nothing to do with the carnage that happened in town. Plus, he respected her from the times he met her on the streets while she was shopping for dinner. He was sad that she lived in the same house as all the others. He was also fortunate enough to learn more about Ranma and his life. He knew that he had it rough and was trapped by his father's twisted version of honor. He just hoped that today would be the day that they find some hard-core evidence to put the fat-pudgy bastard away so the boy could be saved. Even if it meant that he became a she.
"Sir," spoke up one of his subservients, "are we going in?"
He shook his head to rid himself of his thoughts. He knew that now was the time for action. Nothing could stop him. With this, he could finally get promoted to detective, or even captain. Maybe even get a medal of honor from the prime minister himself. His family...
"SIR," shouted the same guy.
"Gomen, gomen. Yes, let's go."
He was flanked by about 20 of the best NPD could produce as he marched through the gate to the front door.
Wham wham wham wham "Mr. Tendo, open up. This is the NPD. We have a warrant for the arrest of one Akane Tendo and the search of your premises"
After a moment of no response, he turned to the men. "Alright, break the door down."
"But sir," said the female officer in front, "the door is already open. Why do we need to break it down if it's open?"
He looked at the door and saw that it was already open a crack. "Hehehe. Ah, good work Officer Yugi. Just...ah...testing all of you to see if you're paying attention to your surroundings. Yeah, that's it."
"Right," she deadpanned.
Cough "Okay, team one, you search the bottom floor. Team two, you got the upstairs. Remember to say out of Kasumi's room. Assume it to be the cleanest room you have ever seen. Team three, search the grounds for anything buried. Team four, stand guard and alert me if any of the residents return. Remember they are to be considered armed and dangerous."
"YES SIR!" they replied and broke up.
Not even two minutes after they broke was he called upstairs. He was told that they already found some of the evidence needed for the case against Akane. He smiled as he made his way up the stairs. Half way up his foot fell through one of the steps, causing him to fall forward, flat on his face.
I think it would be a good idea to go on that diet my wife always keeps nagging me about. And boy can she nag. I gotta remember to stock up on aspirin on my way home. Dam earplugs just don't work like they use to.
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"So...ah...well."
"Ah, yeah. I..."
"But..."
"..."
Such was the conversation between mortal and goddess as their scene was played on Urd's private screen. She knew there would be a spell to block her from using her magic to look in. Too bad that didn't cover the hidden camera she placed in there last week when she actually had a few hours to herself in the temple. It cost her the day's sake funds, but she knew it was well worth it. Or, at least, at the time it did.
"Man, it's been an hour. This is getting boring. Can't they at least hold hands while they stutter? If they keep this up, I'll have to declare them as members of the Ranma Romance Club. That would be just sad."
"I know what you mean, sis," said Skuld as she walked in from behind. "This is one of the reasons I hate him so much. I told you he couldn't make her happy."
"Sad to say, but I'm beginning to agree with you. Even Ranma has had more kisses than they combined have. And that's just with each other."
Sigh "I'm beginning to think of ways myself to get them together. I mean it's like they don't even know what sex is. Didn't they have Sex Ed?"
Urd slumped over in defeat. "No, they week that they had it back home was the week Belldandy was down with a bug. It wasn't fun repairing the damage it did. Funny thing I found out was it was the same week for Keiichi too"
Snicker "That would explain a lot. Maybe that's what they need. A few porn movies, the 'Sex for Dummies' book, and maybe some guidance system or something."
"Hu," she said intelligently. Never before had her sister said anything close to this. Plus the fact that she never thought of it before either didn't help any.
Suddenly there was a knock at the front door. Seeing that no one else was even capable of moving Skuld went to answer it.
"Special delivery for a Ms. Skuld."
She blinked a few times. She has not ordered anything lately. "Ah, that's me."
"Alright, sign here please." She did so quickly and took the package in. "Thank you and have a nice day," bowed the deliveryman.
"Thank you," she replied as she returned the bow. "I wonder who send this to me."
She opened the letter on top and read it:
To Skuld, Goddess third class, limited debugger:
I am glad to see you coming around. Here are some of the items you suggested. I trust you know what to do with them.
Ever loving,
Kami
Quickly opening the package, she looked through the contents and passed out.
Hearing a thumping sound in the hall after shaking herself out of her shock, Urd went to investigate. As soon as she got to her fallen sister she started looking at the contents, which included the 'Sex and Relationships for Dummies' book, the latest version of the Kamitra Sutra, a tape labeled 'Sex Education, goddess's and mortal's,' and a box of birth control pills.
"Dam it father, why do you have to help her out like this. It's suppose to be my job."
Suddenly a flash of lightning struck her with a message next to it.
To Urd, Second class, limited, probation:
You have been warned before about cursing at me. Do not let it happen again.
Watching you,
Kami
"Gotch ya, sir..." she said as she passed out.
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Meanwhile, in Keiichi's room...
The noise went unnoticed by the two as the sound barrier prevented any noise from entering the room. The two occupants continued stuttering to each other, unknown what to say to each other, or what fate was awaiting them when the other occupants woke up.
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Kasumi was walking down the hall of the palace on the planet she had looked at. It took no time to get there, almost as if a mere thought was all it took to bring her to the gates. As she looked about she noticed how clean and spotless it was, despite the appearance of being abandoned long ago. She absently wondered about finding out how she could use the magic here to do the same back home.
"But Kasumi, this is your home. Maybe more of a home than the house of your current life."
"Well, maybe so, but I don't even know if I want what you have to offer me."
"I think you will more than want what you already have. Trust me, you will love it."
Kasumi did not reply as she continued down the corridor. Up ahead she spotted two large doors, each marked with the planet and its symbol. As she approached, the doors started to open. She paused in mid step wondering if she was making a mistake.
"No Kasumi, you are not making a mistake. Remember, you were asked before, 'do you have the courage?'"
It took her a moment to continue, but something about her changed. No longer upon her face was the usual mask of cheeriness, but one of calmness, and wisdom. Almost, a neutrality in her face that had been seen on one other, and only by a select few. Finally, she entered the Great Hall, where there were two thrones. One of them was taken up by a lady, whose form was cast in shadow. She could barely see the reflection as it came off the tiara, earrings, and broach.
"Come closer child," called out the same voice that was speaking to her in her head. "Listen to your heart, it won't steer you wrong."
With new determination, she marched forward. Every step brought new memories. Ones where she was fighting along side her fellow Senshi to drive the Negaverse back. Ones where she attended the Balls held on the Earth's Moon in the Moon Palace. Her devoted loyalty to the Queen. Then, she found herself standing at the bottom of the stairs. She knelt down on one knee, crossed her right arm over her left shoulder, and bowed her head.
"My Princess, I, Kasumi Tendo, do swear on my life to serve and protect the Moon family and all inhabitants of this system. I graciously accept the position of Guardian and Protector, as a Senshi. The Senshi of Pluto."
The mysterious figure smiled at this and stood as she walked into the light. "Well said. Now arise, Kasumi Tendo, and take the mantel of Pluto."
Kasumi slowly stood up and looked at the woman before her. She had silver hair done up in two balls on either side of her head streaming down to her knees, wearing an elegant white and silver gown. She had a look of peace and strength on her face that made her look like the long dead queen of the Moon Kingdom.
"Many thanks, Queen Serenity. But I do have one question."
"Of course. Please feel free to ask me anything."
"Thank you. I was wondering why you chose me to carry the mantel of Pluto."
Queen Serenity closed her eyes and took in a deep breath as she replied, "For so long, I have had the current Pluto watching the Time Gates. For 2500 years, well since before the destruction of the Moon Kingdom. Though she doesn't show it, I know that she is utterly exhausted. As it is, her powers are growing weaker by the day. I knew of this even before the end came for us on the Moon. So, when I sent forward all the other scouts, I send a part of her too. We all need help at some point and I know that now is the time for her. I cannot help but feel the need to support a friend since the day I was born. Since she was reborn in you, I felt that now was the time to give her some peace. And in doing so, giving her a chance at a somewhat normal life. You could think of it as a way to save her fragile soul. Not to mention that there has to be someone to help lead the way for the future. The strength you have shown in rasing your family has proven that you have what it takes to be a leader and a voice of reason for the Sailors in the coming future. That is why I have decided to awaken the soul that was passed to you since birth. Knowing all this, do you accept what I have to offer you?"
Kasumi thought about this for a long time. For so long, she stood firm, acting like the monarch for the family her father should have been. She had sacrificed so much for them and got so little in return. Thanks to them, she was only able to graduate from high school, but never pursue her dream of going to college. For so long, she was hurt, neglected, taken for granted. She had given up any hope of a future for herself.
Now she had an opportunity to not only make a future for herself, but a life. It was almost like she was being given a pardon for the injustice her family had put her through. In the end, the choice was simple. Thanks to the pig-tailed friend that shown up in her life, may her soul find the peace she deserved, she was able to find that strength to move forward in life. And that made her decision all that much easier to make.
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Every so often, he would pass by her room to look in on her. So far, he had seen no sign of her waking up. That was two hours ago. He had already done what he could to heal her and was getting more frantic. Somehow, he was able to remain in control, unlike all those times he went hysterical when her name was even mentioned. He was thankful for such small miracles. He only hoped that he could stay like that after she got better.
Another room he looked in on was the room where he last seen Ranma. She was badly beaten from the others earlier. Soon after that ungrateful bitch of a fiancée of hers nailed her out the wall, he knew she was dead. He could sense her presence in the room he laid Kasumi down after being knocked out in that scuffle. That was only an hour and a half ago. Even though he heard from the police that she was found an alive, he knew that it would not matter. The body cannot survive for long without the soul. It would not be long before the doctors at the hospital where she was brought to would pronounce her dead. Though he wished and prayed that it would not be, he knew otherwise. Only the mother of all miracles could help her live.
He heard the phone ring, shaking himself out of his ravine. He looked one last time in on Kasumi as he went to answer it.
Just as soon as the door was closed, a light surrounded her, and the mark of Pluto was engraved upon her forehead for a moment.
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"Wait up Akane," cried Nabiki as she rushed out the school to catch her sister. "Where do you think you're going?"
She scoffed at her sister as she continued to walk on, "What do you care?
It's not like you ever do."
Sigh "Need I remind you of whom it was who got you those mallets? Remember, if I hadn't, who knows what he would have done to you by now."
"I guess your right. Thanks again for them. I didn't even know that the made such models for them."
"Of course they do. I just paid a little extra for the iron in them to be covered in wood. At least one thing is for sure, we can thank that bum of a father for letting you practice on him."
"That's true. But I'm having trouble with the follow through. Maybe I can work on it some more later, when I drag him home from Dr. Tofu's."
All of a sudden, a dark chill ran up Nabiki's spine. "Did you say, Dr. Tofu's?" Akane nods. "You saw him there at his office?" Again, she nods. "Akane, I need you to tell me what happened while since the fight this morning."
Akane decides to sit down on the bench in the park they were walking through. She indicates to her sister to do the same. Taking a deep breath, she began her tale.
"After I landed on the panda in the pond over there, I had to wait till we floated to shore. When we finally got there, I noticed how sore I was. I even had a cut on my leg, so I went to his office to have it looked at. After all, I can't be having any infections, now can I."
Nabiki cough at her sister hoping she would just continue.
"Anyways, when I got there, I saw him naked flirting with Kasumi, so I nailed him out the wall just as soon as he assaults Kasumi. When Dr. Tofu showed up, he refused to treat me, and even knocked me out. When I woke up, I saw what time it was and returned to school."
Nabiki sat in though for a moment trying to decipher the information her sister had given her. Somehow, she knew the answer to the next question, but had to ask anyways. "Akane, has Ranma even shown up for any of his classes today?"
Pff "The pervert is probably out with one of those floozies again."
The chill to her spine returned again. Somehow, she did not like what was happening. She only hoped that she was only imagining things. She had a bad premonition of what was to come.
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After Dr. Mizuo had told them what had happened, the Senshi broke up and went their separate ways. The inners went to the temple to study and to discuss what was told and the outers went home. Surprisingly to them, Setsuna went with them, claiming that she was not feeling well enough to just teleport.
After Saturn's trace vanished from the ER, they were unable to track her with the Mercury computer. They all agreed that she would be fine and would return soon. This still did not help the worry the three parents had over their young charge. They hoped that she would be home when they got there.
As the car came to a screeching halt in front of the garage, they all ran into the house calling for her. When there was no response, they went to check her room.
Slowly they opened the door and looked in. There was only a little light coming from the drawn shades allowing them to see the shape of a body in the bed. They let go of their breath as they saw this. As they were about to leave, they saw another arm swinging wide over the sleeping form.
Not even giving a second thought, the three turned on the lights and ran over to her bed. When they got close enough, they froze in place. They saw a girl with long red hair that flowed down her back and covered her right eye lying in bed with their daughter. From the looks of it, and how far down the sheets were pulled, it looked like they were sleeping in a naked lover's embrace.
"HOW DARE YOU DO THAT TO OUR DAUGHTER!" screamed the voice of the overly protective parent as she went to rip apart the beast that deflowered her daughter.
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A.N.-Well here ends the second chapter. I do apologize for taking so long, but it's hard to post anything when you work a 70hr. week. But, such is the life of a trucker. That makes it very hard to even have a beer. Can't be caught with any in my truck otherwise the dam DOT would have a field day with my ass (though that won't stop me from having a few at a bar when I get a chance. Don't worry, I'm done for the day when I do so I won't be driving).
Although I have changed the design of Hotaru's Fuku from what I originally had, I still would like to extend a great deal of thanks to Poly for her wonderful artwork for the original looks of Sailor Saturn, Aviator of Goku, the God of Healing and Martial Arts I had, and Sailor Terra. Although no one knows what happened to her.
(Visit her page at: http/ I would like to thank all of those who sent me reviews on response to my fics. Even the ones who are too afraid to leave their screen names when they put a flame up (the pussy-whims that they are). They were inspirational and helped me to find some mistakes in my story.
Preview of Next Chapter-Akane and Nabiki arrive at home, only to be welcomed by the boys in blue(or whatever color they ware in Japan), Ranma sleeps soundly, at least we hope so, Kasumi awakens, Dr. Tofu faints, and a fat panda wins runner up in the 'Soun cry-and-whine-alike' contest. Till next time...one sake, two sake, three sake, floor...then some more.
Finally, Just a side note--I know that there are some confusions as to the indications of what Ranma's reincarnations are suppose to be, but rest assured, there is a method to my madness.