Sorry for the mistake in chapter six with saffron.

Back in Nerima Sasuke was walking back to his 'masters' home. He was debating on wither to inform the Kuno's of Ranma's prosthetics. Kodachi wouldn't really care beyond using it as an excuse to 'comfort her Ranma-sama' and such. He had watched Ranma deal with everyone and their problems and get nothing but grief in return. He respected Ranma, but couldn't do much because of his job as retainer. He muddled around with the thought then came to a conclusion, "I think I'll keep my mouth shut this time."

Sasuke sped up as he wanted to appear like he had something important to say. He leapt over the wall of the estate and into the house where the twisted siblings awaited. Both of them looked at him expectantly, "I discovered that Ranma was escorting Kasumi Tendo to an associate's home somewhere out of the district. He is acting as her bodyguard of sorts. They won't return till later today."

Sasuke watched as the two filtered the information through their brains. He hoped it would turn out ok in the end. The two merely waved him off as the turned to each other and argued with each other about Ranma and the pigtailed girl.

Ranma and Ed watched and listened as the two women told storied of the adventures they managed to see. Ranma faced the Alchemist, "Hey Ed, You two aren't from around here are you? All of that Alchemy stuff would have been more known right?"

Ed looked surprised, "You figured it out huh? You're right Ranma, Winry and I am not 'native'. Not sure how to explain it though."

Ranma sighed in thought, "Ever want to go back?"

The elder Elric became curious, "Know a way?"

Ranma looked at Kasumi, "I might, but you have to take me with you."

Ed looked at Winry, "If she wants to go back. I won't force her to go back. We both have unsettling memories back home. I would love to see my brother again,"

Ranma looked out the window as he thought about he was going to get the old ghoul to give him what he needed.

The train came to a stop at the Nerima station. The doors opened up to let the passengers off. The end of the status quo had just stepped of in the form of the Elrics. The end of the normal chaos had arrived. Kasumi could tell Ranma was tense by the way he was looking around every corner and checking every shadow. Ed and Winry also noticed and thought he was just being paranoid.

As the four of them walked down the street, Ranma had become ever more paranoid. Until his paranoia came true with a bicycle landing on him. Ed and Winry were shocked, "Are you crazy? You shouldn't do that to people!" Winry said in shock.

Suddenly the bike was lifted, passenger and all, by Ranma. He looked up at the bubbly amazon, "Shampoo find Arian!"

Ranma glared, "Go away Shampoo. I don't want to deal with you right now. Go tell Granny I'll be by later," he said as he tossed the bike to the side.

Shampoo for her credit knew Ranma was not in the best mood now. She simply sped off to deliver the food and his message. Ranma turned to his entourage, "It happens sometimes. Let's hurry up so we can get going. The faster we go the less chance of being followed."

As they walked along Ed was thinking about Ranma's proposal. A chance to go back and see Al again! Then He thought about Winry, Going back would be like opening old wounds. He knew Roy had killed her parents. He nearly went after Roy for it. Then he thought about granny; she must miss them. "Hey Winry," he called softly.

Said mechanic turned, "What is it Ed?"

"Ranma knows about where we are from. He thinks we might be able to go back, if we take him with us,"

Winry looked at the martial artist, "Why should we go back?"

"Al and Granny. They need us,"

Winry looked at the sidewalk as the continued towards the Tendo home. She was silent the rest of the way.

The arrival at the dojo was quiet, until they entered the home. Nabiki immediately noted the guests. "Who are they?"

Kasumi brushed off Nabiki's rudeness, "This is Edward and Winry. Winry is taking me on as her apprentice so I'm moving in with them,"

Nabiki blinked and said the first thing on her mind, "Why?"

Ranma walked up to Nabiki, "Where is Genma?"

Nabiki pointed to the dining room without thinking. The shock of Kasumi moving out had overridden her thought processes. Ranma was followed by the two guests as he disappeared into another room. Her revere as some one screamed, "WHAT DID YOU SAY?"

Genma was stunned as Ranma had just dropped the bomb of him and Kasumi leaving. His brain was running every single possibility and nothing looked good. Finally he spoke "I forbid it!"

There was a resonating sound of steel impacting flesh. Soun watched in awe as a wrench rendered Genma unconscious with a half powered swing powered swing. Ranma sat calmly as he watched it happen. "Got anything to say Mr. Tendo?" he asked.

"Genma spoke to me about your… problem? He told me not to voice my opinion about Auto,"

Soun was cut off by an automail fist striking the top of his head. Soun was out like a light. Ed smiled as he flexed his arm, "Never insult people with Automail. Especially me,"

Ranma didn't need to pack. All he had ever owned was in his pack already. Kasumi packed a suitcase and they were ready to leave. Ready until Akane came home.