Broken Hearts Combined
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I do not own Gold Digger and its associated characters. They belong to that marvelous fellow Fred Perry. I do not own Ranma ½ and its associated characters. They belong to the wonderful lady Rumiko Takahashi. This production is strictly for entertainment, and I am not making any money off of the writings. I am just a poor student, so please… Don't sue me… Please?
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Broken Hearts Combined Chapter 22: "Grr… Bad Panda-Man! Go Boom on You!"
Britanny walks back to the campsite. She is alternating between hands to pick out bits of weretiger fur from underneath her claws. She smiles a bit to herself as she thinks back to the beating Gar and her gave Tirga
-=BEGIN FLASHBACK=-
Tirga is frozen in a block of ice. The Kitsunes try to free Tirga, using eating utensils as ice picks. Gar smiles at Brit.
Gar: Shall I?
Britanny: Go right ahead.
Gar nods. He then concentrates and summons his weapon 'Thunder Edge'. He points the glaive at the frozen form of Tirga. Electrical energy begins to crackle on the metal blade of the glaive. The six Kitsune run away from Tirga as Gar prepares to attack.
Gar: LIGHTNING SHOT!
A blast of electricity shoots out from the glaive, smashing into Tirga, and literally obliterating the ice block the weretiger was frozen in. Tirga falls to the ground coughing.
Tirga (On hands and knees): Cough, cough, HACK! Damn… Sheila didn't take that well… (Looks up). Thanks for getting me out of that Gar.
Gar's response is kicking Tirga in the face, making him literally fly into and through one of the walls of the tavern. Tirga looks at Gar with confusion.
Tirga: WHAT IN THE NINE HELLS WAS THAT FOR!?
Gar (Grits his teeth): Tirga… You may be my 'best' bud, but Sheila is my SISTER! You hurt her feelings, you unconscionable dumbass! Now I am going to kick your striped ass from here to Kingdom come!
Gar starts to stalk towards Tirga, who tries to crawl backwards, away from Gar. Britanny then puts her left hand on Gar's left shoulder.
Britanny: Now, now Gar… It's not nice to kick Tirga's ass…
Tirga lets out a sigh of relief as Gar stares at Brit in shock. Britanny then smiles mischievously…
Britanny (Smiles): By yourself that is… Did you forget asking me to help you?
Tirga blanches and Gar smiles wickedly.
Gar: I did… So sorry Brit…
Britanny (Cracks her knuckles): No problem…
Britanny and Gar then lunge at Tirga, serving him a delicious one thousand and one flavors of pain, while the weretiger screams at a higher pitch than a five-year-old girl. A half hour later, Brit and Gar are finally done with beating on the striped pulpy mass that was once Tirga…
Britanny: Think he'll survive?
Gar: Yeah… You of all people should know that it takes A LOT of damage to literally 'kill' us werecats…
Britanny: And wasn't that "a lot"?
Gar: I think we we're going easy on him…
Tirga (On floor): Ow…
Gar shoots his leg out and kicks Tirga in the head, knocking him out.
Gar: Much better…
Britanny: Yep.
Gar: So Brit… Want to go on a date?
Britanny sighs then shakes her head.
Britanny: Gar, you know I don't feel that way about you…
Gar (Shrugs his shoulders): I thought it was worth a shot. Well, I do hope to see you again. Right now, I better take Tirga here to the Healer's Clinic.
Britanny: Okay…
Britanny turns around to start to leave when Gar calls out to her.
Gar: Hey Brit!
Britanny (Turns around): Yeah Gar?
Gar: Please look after my little sister, okay?
Britanny: Sure. You know I will. (Thinks: After all, I have to make sure Sheila doesn't go after my Ranchan…)
Britanny then walks off leaving Gar in the tavern.
-=END FLASHBACK=-
Britanny then chuckles to herself.
Britanny: Yup… Still picking out weretiger bits from my claws… Heh heh… The pervert got what he deserved…
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It is now dusk when Britanny makes it back to camp. She finds Ranma and Sheila around the fire doing a bit of cooking, a large pot over the fire. What surprises Britanny is that Sheila is in her human form. Britanny decides to call out to them.
Britanny: Hey guys, what's cooking?
Ranma and Sheila turn towards Britanny. Ranma waves at Brit.
Ranma: Hey Britchan, what took so long?
Britanny (Smiles): Well, I was taking care of some business for Sheila…
Ranma: Oh?
Sheila: What did you do Brit?
Britanny gives them a smile, one that literally screams of "the-cat-who-caught-the-mouse".
Britanny: As you would put it Sheila… "I kapowied him!"
Sheila smiles with that. Ranma then stirs the ladle through the pot, lifting it up, and taking a small sip from it.
Ranma: I think the stew is ready.
Britanny: Mmm… I like the stew you make…
Ranma (Sweat-drops): Especially when you taught me how to make it with all sorts of fish, right?
Britanny nods her head energetically, a sparkle in her eyes. Ranma lets out a sigh and takes out three bowls from his pack, and fills them with the fishy stew. After eating, they talk for a bit, and then finally retire for the evening. They got a long day ahead of them.
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It is now afternoon. Ranma, Britanny, and Sheila, (now in her hybrid form) have finally made it to the edge of the Seer's Desert. They have two choices as Tsunami had said.
Ranma: Okay… We can either go through the desert or go around it… What do you two think we should do?
Sheila: Well, going right through is shorter, but dangerous, and going around is much safer, but a longer journey… I have no preference with this… Either way, we'll still make it to Trine to find the fifth Weaponsmaster…
Britanny: Eh, I got no preference either… I mean, either way, we have something good about the path, but then we also got something bad… What do you think Ranchan?
Ranma contemplates this for a few moments. Finally, he comes to a decision…
Ranma: Well, I think we should take the shorter route; going through the desert… I mean, there's nothing that could easily stand up to three martial artists of the Anything Goes style… Only thing that could possibly give us trouble is a lot of sun, and very little water…
Sheila: Yeah… And I could make some ice!
Ranma: Now you're talking Shechan! Let's go!
And so the three martial artists take off into the Seer's Desert, to hopefully make it to their next destination; the port city of Trine!
Meanwhile, in another dimension, a whole other story begins to unfold…
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We see the first-class seating area of a commercial flight, (jumbo jet). The passengers range from all types of nationalities.
However, there are two women on this flight. They stand out, a head above the rest. (LITERALLY!)
The first is a red-haired woman in her late forties. She is about 7 ft. in height, dressed in a yellow blouse, jeans, and white sneakers, and her face is one that has been treated wonderfully by the years, considering the life she had…
The other is a blonde teenager, about 6.8 ft. tall. She looks like other teenagers; ripped black jeans, black leather boots, white t-shirt with "Yes they're real!" printed on the front, and a sleeveless dark-blue denim jacket. What makes her different from the others is the fact that she has brown spots in her blonde hair, a stripe going down her left eye, cat-like ears, and a passion for massive destruction…
These two, are of course, Julia and Brianna Diggers… On their way to Japan for a bit of investigating, and to do some explaining to those who deserve to hear…
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It has been a couple of hours since Julia and Brianna have gotten off the plane and checked into a hotel room. Julia unpacks the few things she brought with her, while Brianna lounges on one of the beds, using a screwdriver to tinker with a small spherical machine that looks like a toy Pikachu…
Brianna (looks over to Julia): Hey mom…
Julia (Putting away clothing in drawers): Yes Brianna?
Brianna: Why did you want me to come along with you? I mean, I don't mind coming to Japan with you, but couldn't you have brought Dad or Gina with you instead? I'm sure they'd have been more helpful to you…
Julia (Closes drawer): Well Brianna, I'll tell you. You see, though I am sure I can handle myself, I don't want to be in an area like this for too long… And the fact that you look like Britanny will help clarify my story to some.
Brianna: Okay… But I'm still sure that Dad or Gina would have been a better choice…
Julia (Shakes her head): No Brianna… Besides how you can help me, there are clear reasons why Gina and your father wouldn't be helpful… There are too many short-fused martial artists where we'll be heading, and Gina, while I'm sure her technology would help her, would still be at their mercy if I'm not there to help her. As for Theo, there are some dangerous 'elders' around here that would be able to sense his magical essences and aura… I don't want to attract their attention…
Brianna nods her head, acknowledging Julia's reasons…
Brianna: Okay… Hey mom, can I ask another question?
Julia: What is it?
Brianna (Smiles): Can I use some of my newly developed weapons on some of the jerks around here?
Julia (Stares): …
Brianna: Please?
Julia: … We'll see…
Brianna (Smiles): YAY! Thanks mom!
Brianna then opens up her suitcase to reveal layers that fold out from it, filled to the brim with electrical components…
Julia (Thinks, sweat-drops): I still don't understand how Brianna managed to get all that past airport security…
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After taking a day to get over the jetlag, Julia and Brianna make their way to a district of Tokyo noted for its insanity… The district known as Nerima…
As they walk down to the area, Julia looks at Brianna sternly.
Julia: Now remember Brianna, I don't want you to start any fights while here. Only fight back if someone is attacking you, and they give you no other options to settle your differences with them.
Brianna (Raises an eyebrow): Oh? So basically blow all the martial artists in the area to hell and back? (Smiles). THANKS MOM!
Julia (Shakes her head): Sigh… That's not what I meant Brianna…
Brianna (Pouts): Phooey… Hey mom, where are we going first?
Julia: The Saotome residence…
Brianna: Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh… Going to talk to Ranma's parents huh? Cool! Can I blow the fat panda-man to hell?
Julia: … We'll see…
Brianna: YAY! I love the smell of C-4 after it blows up… Eh heh heh heh heh heh heh heh heeeeeeeeh!
Julia (Sweat-drops, shakes her head): Sigh…
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Nodoka sits in her home quietly, like she has for so many years since her husband first left for the training trip with her son…
Nodoka takes another sip from her cup of tea as she thinks about her manly son. It has been so long since she last spoke with him, almost five months. He remembers him telling her he wouldn't be back until he had found a cure to hi curse.
Nodoka then slightly smiles as she remembers that there was a girl that was helping her son. The girl seemed slightly out of the ordinary to her. The girl was a bit short, but she had these beautiful green eyes, and blonde hair with dark brown, almost black spots in it.
Nodoka lets out a sigh. Perhaps… Her son and that girl might give her what she's always wanted since she learned how manly her son is. Something she hoped she would get from her son and Akane…
Nodoka's train of thought gets cut off as she hears the doorbell ring. Nodoka gets up from the table and walks over to the door. She gets a surprise when she sees two women that are unknown to her. Both of them tower over her in height, one with piercing green eyes and red-hair, and the shorter one with soft greenish blue eyes, with hair that is blonde and with… Light brown spots?
Nodoka makes the connection in her mind right away.
Nodoka: I take it that you are related to the girl named, "Britanny"? Do you know how my son is doing?
Red-haired woman: Yes… Is your husband at home? My daughter Brianna wants to have a word with him…
Brianna: Yeah! I wanna beat… Er… Greet him…
Nodoka: I'm sorry, but my husband isn't here. He hasn't been home since my son's failed wedding attempt.
Red-haired woman: If you don't mind, but may we come in? I have much to discuss with you about your son.
Nodoka nods her head and motions for the two to enter. They indeed enter and follow Nodoka to a sitting area, with a pot of tea already set up.
Nodoka: Would you like some tea Miss? I'm sorry; I never got your name.
Red-haired woman: Julia. Mrs. Julia Brigand-Diggers…
Nodoka: Okay. Would you like some tea Julia? Brianna?
Julia: I would like that.
Brianna: No thanks Mrs. Saotome.
Nodoka: Hmm… I take it by your 'easiness' around me that Ranma has indeed been around you. (Looks at Julia). By the way, you never told me how you knew of Britanny, but that you did. How do you know her?
Julia: Britanny is my adopted daughter. Brianna here is my daughter and Britanny's sister.
Nodoka: Okay… Well, if it's not too much, could you please tell me how my son is doing, I haven't seen him for a while.
Julia nods her head, and begins her tale of how Ranma has been training under her since he came to stay at her home, and how he is not 'questing' to become a better warrior. (While leaving out the part that Ranma is in another dimension).
Nodoka nods her head upon hearing all this, fascinated by her son. She is proud of him. He has gained the heart of a new ladylove after his own heartbreak quite easily, and training to be a greater warrior. Nodoka can only respond in one way…
Nodoka: MY SON IS SO MANLY!
Julia blinks while Brianna chooses that moment to face-fault onto Nodoka's table, making the teacups clatter.
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Julia and Brianna walk along the sidewalk, making there way away from the Saotome compound. Brianna moves closer to her mother.
Brianna: Hey mom…
Julia: Yes Brianna?
Brianna: Is it just me, or was Mrs. Saotome kind of… 'Strange'?
Julia: No Brianna… She's just proud of her son, just as I am proud of you and all my girls.
Brianna: I guess… But she called him "manly" at least eighty times within the span of a minute, AND kept on talking about how he'll give her many, many grandchildren!
Julia (Sweat-drops): Well… She is proud of her son… And, I myself am not one that doesn't think of the idea of grandchildren from time-to-time… Well Brianna, how about you? I mean, all those times you're with Genn or Séance… Well, I guess it gets me wondering about…
Brianna starts to sweat and blushes a deep crimson color as Julia begins to stare at her. Brianna then starts to walk a bit ahead of Julia.
Brianna: La la la, I can't hear you, la la la, I'm not listening, la la la!
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Julia and Brianna make their way to Ucchan's from the Nekohanten. Julia seems a bit miffed…
Brianna: What's wrong mom?
Julia: It's too bad the Amazons left… I was hoping to have a talk with them… Especially the matriarch Cologne…
Brianna: Oh? Why's that mom?
Julia: I have my reasons…
Julia and Brianna keep on waling until they make it to Ucchan's Okonomiyaki. It is a somewhat peaceful restaurant now since Ranma had left Nerima. The proprietor awes many with her skills with the spatula. Brianna looks on and drools.
Brianna: Hey mom, can we get a bite to eat please? I'M STARVING!
Julia: Sure… I don't see why not. I have to talk with her, so you may take the time to eat, while I clear things up with Ukyo.
Brianna: Cool. Hey Ukyo! I'll have a deluxe tuna okonomiyaki!
Ukyo looks at the woman who called to her with an order. She is surprised to see a girl with spots in her hair.
Ukyo: … Is that you Britanny? Is Ranchan with you?
Brianna: Um… I'm not Britanny… And no, Ranma isn't with us. No can I please get a deluxe tuna okonomiyaki?
Ukyo: Uh… Okay…
Ukyo finishes grilling the okonomiyaki and passes it to Brianna, who wolfs it down with an incredible pace. Brianna then gives Ukyo a thumbs-up.
Brianna: Yummy!
Ukyo (Stares): …
Brianna: Hello?
Ukyo: …
Brianna: … Whatever. Hey mom, I'm gonna go check around Nerima for a bit… There's a place I want to visit.
Julia: Brianna…
Brianna: it won't take too long. I'll be back in ten, fifteen minutes tops.
Julia (Stares): What are you planning Brianna?
Brianna (Smiles): A little something special for the Kuno family. II don't think you want to talk to those jerks…
Julia: Sigh… If it will get you to curb your violent 'tendencies' for a while, then go ahead… Just promise me NOT to cause too much destruction, okay?
Brianna: YAY! Thanks mom!
Brianna takes off like a rocket, thanks to the speed granted to her through her 'slightly' diluted werecheetah DNA… Julia lets out a sigh, as she figures what damage Brianna will do…
Julia: Sigh… Perhaps it wasn't a good idea bringing her along…
Ukyo continues to stare into space. Julia then lets out a sigh of defeat.
Julia: This is going to be harder than I thought…
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We see Julia and Brianna walking down the sidewalk again, Brianna turns towards Julia.
Brianna: Hey mom, what did Ukyo have to say?
Julia: Believe me, you wouldn't want to know…
Brianna: Huh?
Julia: Something about being the greatest martial artist in Nerima for Ranma, so that when he comes back he'll fall for her and that him and her will get married and have a large family together, since 'her Ranchan' must have 'forgiven' her by now about what she did at the failed wedding attempt…
Brianna (Blinks): … Better not let Brit hear Ukyo talk like that…
Julia: I know… Well, let us continue our journey… Only one place left to check on before we head back home.
Brianna: Oh? Where?
Julia: The Tendo Dojo…
Suddenly, a large explosion rocks the neighborhood. A charred speck goes flying through the air, spouting about how this is the "foul sorcerer Saotome's doing." Julia then glares at Brianna with a stern motherly look.
Julia: Brianna…
Brianna (Grins sheepishly): Eh heh… I guess I used too many Peebos…
Julia: How many?
Brianna: … Forty…
Julia continues to stare.
Brianna: Um… One hundred and forty?
Julia continues to stare at Brianna.
Brianna: Um… Is this a trick question?
Julia then sighs… At least this takes care of the Kuno family…
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Akane breaks bricks in the backyard. She has become very angry over the past few months… Ranma is gone, and isn't coming back, that she has accepted as truth in her mind, but she isn't angry about that. No… She's angry because of the 'legacy' he left behind…
Not one day has gone by since she hasn't heard of "Ranma". He's literally become a legend of Nerima, almost a folklore or tall-tale; a modern day Hercules.
Akane (Breaking bricks): Grr… Why do they care about that jerk!? He was never a real martial artist! He was just a wimp, always running away and dodging responsibilities! He is tarnish on the silver sword of the honor blade of the martial artist.
Akane then stops breaking bricks and blinks.
Akane: … I've been listening to Kuno too much…
Akane goes back to breaking bricks. She notices Kasumi step outside and stand in front of her.
Kasumi: Akane, can you please stop? There's someone here that wants to talk to you.
Akane gets up from where she was breaking bricks, putting on her, "I'm-so-sweet-and-innocent-smile #412". It's always the best to make a good 'first-impression' whenever she meets new people.
However, Akane's smile falls from her face as she sees one of the two gaijin women.
Akane: A teenager… With blonde hair with brown spots…
Akane's anger grows, and her aura becomes visible. This girl fits the description of the woman that Ranma cheated on her with that Ryoga gave her. Akane takes out her mallet, prepared to give the gaijin whore what she deserves.
Akane: YOU BITCH! KIYAH!
Akane takes a swing… There's no connection… She notices the head of her mallet on the floor, the girl holding some sort of glowing knife.
Akane: You… You…
Kasumi: Akane!
Akane: WHAT!? THIS IS THAT BITCH THAT RANMA CHEATED ON ME WITH!
Brianna: WHAT!? Hold the phone, I am not after Ranma!
Kasumi: Akane, this isn't the girl.
Akane: And how would you know?
Kasumi: I met Britanny. She seems like a sweet girl.
Akane: WHAT!? HOW CAN YOU SAY THINGS ABOUT SUCH A TRAMP!
Julia: EXCUSE ME!
Akane turns to see the older woman, obviously angry.
Akane: Oh. What is it?
Julia: I will not have you talk about my daughter in such a fashion.
Akane: YOUR DAUGHTER!?
Julia: Correct! Child, I can see that you have fallen too deep into your family's art. You should be careful, before you lose your soul.
Akane: What does THAT mean?
Julia shakes her head. It's obvious to her that Akane doesn't know that there are two sects of the Anything Goes style.
Julia: Never mind… Let's go Brianna. I am sorry to have bothered either of you. Kasumi, I hope you relate what I told you to the others, for I am running very low on patience.
Kasumi: I will Mrs. Diggers. Take care!
Julia: Thank you. Let's go Brianna…
Brianna: Sure. By the way, what room is Genma staying in?
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Later that night, Genma makes it back to the Tendo dojo with Soun. They've taken to the ritualistic act of drinking every night for the past four months since Ranma disappeared… Genma lies himself down on his futon as he grumbles to himself.
Genma: Grr… Ungrateful boy… Should have married a Tendo… That damn boy…
Genma's ears perk up and eyes widen as he hears a bunch of mechanical noises coming from all around him. He looks and sees all these Pokemon like creatures aligned on the walls and ceiling of the room.
Genma: … I must really be drunk…
Peebos 1-280: Grr… Bad panda-man! Go boom on you!
Suddenly, a very Pikachu-like Peebo rolls forward.
Peebochu: Genma Saotome, prepare to get what's coming to you, you FAT PANDA!
All the Peebos begin to glow brightly with energy.
Genma (Blinks): … I gotta lay off the drinks…
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The area begins to shake as Brianna and Julia rest in their hotel room. Julia then looks at Brianna.
Julia: … Brianna…
Brianna (Scratches back of her neck): Eh heh heh… Peebochu is a bit too effective at times for his own good…
Julia: Brianna, when we get back, you're grounded.
Brianna: D'OH! … Oh well… It will give me a chance to spend some more 'quality time' with Genn and Séance… Purr…
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Early in the morning in Atlanta, Georgia, a certain Rakshasa by the name of Genn and an Aura Mage in training named Séance get a cold chill up their spines.
Séance: We're in trouble…
Genn: Perhaps it would be best to leave the dimension for a while…
Séance: Good idea… Undead Realm sound good to you?
Genn: Better than being with Brianna… That girl is too 'rambunctious' for her own good…
Séance: Indeed…
Séance and Genn go back to drinking coffee, a feeling of dread fills the air.
Séance: This can't get any worse…
Gina walks into the room and glomps onto Séance.
Gina: Séance… You know, those skin-tight mage outfits look really nice on you…
Genn: You spoke too soon Séance…
Séance: … Shut up…
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End Chapter 22
Next Time: Ranma and crew make it out of the Seer's Desert and make it to the port city of Trine! Trouble is abound as they make it to the Grand Cavern of the Shadow Elves… And Ranma must face off against the fifth Weaponsmaster… Rhaoton!
Author's note: I admit, this chapter was kind if rushed. Wanted to at least give you all an idea of what is going on back on Earth. And sorry I haven't written in awhile. I had finals at school to deal with. Better chapter next time, I promise.
-This is RedPriest17, signing off.
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