I do not own Gold Digger and its associated characters. They belong to that marvelous fellow Fred Perry. I do not own Ranma 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?
Author's special notes: ~ ~ = Speaking through telepathy.
Broken Hearts Combined Chapter 43: Hail Armsmaster Ranma Saotome!
It is the morning after the Finals of the Tournament of Arms. Ranma awakens up slowly to sounds of cheering and celebration He finds himself in a place he recognizes He is in the Healer's Clinic of Seer's Hamlet, which is run by Nali. Julia is bandaged up and in the bed next to his bed. Ranma looks around and sees Britanny and Sheila And they're grinning widely at him.
Sheila: Congratulations Ranchan! You won, and you're the new Armsmaster! You did better then we even imagined you would do!
Britanny: Yeah! So Ranchan How does it feel to know you beat mom, and you're now the Armsmaster of Jade?
Ranma: Painful
Julia (Mutters): I know that feeling
Ranma (Looks over at Julia): Sorry Master Julia
Julia (Shakes her head): Don't be You did what you had to do Ranma We fought each other in combat as warriors would, and you won
Ranma: Okay If you say so
Julia: Seriously Ranma, get that worried look off your face Today is YOUR day!
Ranma (Blinks): My day?
Britanny (Smiles): Indeed Ranchan! There's a bunch of people already partying in your honor
Ranma (Blinks): Partying?
Sheila: Yeah. Not very often that Jade gets a new Armsmaster
Ranma: So you mean
Britanny: Yep! There's a party going on, and all it needs is the guest of honor Namely you Ranchan!
Ranma: Are you sure?
Sheila: Positive.
Ranma then moves his legs over the Edge of the bed and stands up. He's still dressed, wearing his Chinese pants and a gi top. Ranma puts on a pair of slippers and looks at Britanny and Sheila.
Ranma: So Shall we be off?
Britanny and Sheila grab Ranma by his arms and lead him outside. Julia sighs as they leave She slowly lifts her body off the bed and cringes.
Julia (Thinks): Ow, ow, OW! Damn MY back is acting up again Sigh Oh well I'm just glad that the Armsmaster title went to someone who was worthy Because I am really getting too 'old' for this
Julia manages to stand up to the side of the bed. She smiles as another thought goes through her head.
Julia (Thinks): Sigh Life is getting better When I get back home, my hubby is going to give me some needed "pampering", and I'll most likely become a grandmother Oh, happy days!
Julia laughs heartily as she heads outside to join in on the festivities.
Ranma steps out of Nali's Clinic and stares wide-eyed at his surroundings There are people hanging about everywhere in Seer's Hamlet, and the area of the Retreat. All of them are chanting his name. Ranma gulps
Ranma: Holy This This is Wow I don't believe this.
Sheila: Well Ranma It looks like you're the greatest thing to happen to the Jade Realm since sliced bread
Britanny: Or my mom for that matter
Sheila (Nods her head): True enough True enough
The crowds of people keep cheering. As they see Ranma they keep chanting the words, "Speech, speech!" over and over again. Ranma looks at both Sheila and Britanny.
Ranma: What should I do? I'm no good with speeches
Britanny: Just say how you feel Ranma You always seem to speak well when you talk from the heart
Ranma nods his head. He then takes a moment to gather his thoughts as the crowds begin to quiet down. Ranma then decides to just get it over with and speaks.
Ranma: Peoples of Jade! I admit I am not the greatest with speeches, but here goes (Clears his throat). I know I'm not the greatest of people, nor am I as great as you people think I am. I am who I am. I am a fighter Hopefully, I am a warrior I admit that I am a bit scared, but hey Wouldn't you be, being put into a situation where a lot of authority is put onto your shoulders? Overall, I believe myself to be still learning but I hope to uphold the ideals of the title of Armsmaster, as well as uphold my duties to you, the peoples of Jade. Thank you.
There is a long pause of silence that follows Then a person applauds him. Then another person, and then another, until the whole area is filled with sounds of cheering.
Ranma (Smiles): Well That went well.
Sheila: I'd say so Armsmaster Ranma
Ranma: Sheila Just call me Ranma, okay? You don't have to call me Armsmaster.
Sheila: Are you sure?
Ranma (Nods his head): I'm positive.
Sheila: If you say so
Ranma: I am.
Britanny (Wraps arms around Ranma's neck): I'm so proud of you Ranma!
Ranma: Thanks.
Sheila: Hey Ranma! We better get over to the Brass Bone Tavern. A lot of the others are waiting there for us Plus, there's a lot of food!
Ranma (Smiles): Food?
Sheila (Smiles): Yep! The Brass Bone Tavern prepared a veritable FEAST for the winner of the Tournament of Arms.
Britanny (Smiles happily): Including all you can eat! And that includes lots and LOTS OF YUMMY TUNA!
Ranma: Great! Let's go and get something to eat!
With that, Britanny picks up Ranma and Sheila and begins running, getting to the Tavern as quickly as possible.
We see Ranma, Britanny, and Sheila step through the front door of the Tavern. Ranma notices T. Dragon sitting at the bar, in hybrid form, so that he looks like a mixture of human and Silver Dragon. Next to him sits a werecat-type that Ranma hasn't seen before. One with grayish brown fur, patches of black spots, and a stripe-pattern going down her back Well, he can't see her back, but what he sees on her neck he can tell that the pattern goes down her back.
Ranma's eyes widen as he notices another dragon in hybrid form and wearing a bartender's outfit. This one is different as he is gold colored, and actually has hair!
Gold Dragon: Well, well If it isn't the new Armsmaster himself Welcome to the Brass Bone Tavern
T. Dragon (Turns to look): LOOK! IT'S THE NEW ARMSMASTER!
People (Raise mugs): HOORAH!
Ranma: Hey T. Dragon Hey, who's the werecat with you?
T. Dragon: Oh! Allow me to introduce my wife. Sapphire. She's a wereocelot.
Sapphire: Hello there Armsmaster Ranma.
Ranma (Blinks): Wow I didn't know you were married
T. Dragon (Shrugs shoulders): You'd be surprised at what I could do
Ranma nods his head and acknowledges what T. Dragon tells him. The Gold Dragon then hands Ranma a mug of ale.
Gold Dragon: Here you go It's on the house
Ranma: Um Thanks
Gold Dragon: You're welcome. Anything for a fellow student of Master Julia.
Ranma (Eyes widen): You trained under Master Julia? Gold Dragon: Yep I learned to fight with a wide-range of different swords under Master Julia She is quite a teacher.
Ranma: Indeed So, what's your name?
Gold Dragon: You can simply call me, "Dragen".
Ranma: Okay Dragen. Say, you know where I can find Britanny Diggers perhaps? Maybe even Sheila?
Dragon (Points towards rear of tavern): You'll find them near the back.
Ranma then looks towards the back of the tavern. He sees a large table near the back of the tavern with lots of foods, and he sees Kitzia and her four bodyguards, Gar, Tirga, Thropan, Onoli, Gaja, Aeila, Carla, and Luan sitting down by it.
Ranma: Hey guys!
Kitzia: Master Ranma! Congratulations on your victory! I hope you'll be able to teach me some of those cool moves you did during the Tournament of Arms.
Ranma (Smirks): Sure. I'll try.
Tirga (Puts mug down): I still can't believe you defeated the former Armsmaster, Julia Brigand-Diggers
Gar: Well believe it Tirga I was there, and so were Thropan, Luan, Carla, Kitzia, and her four bodyguards.
Tirga: Yeah, well It just doesn't make sense to me
Sheila: Tirga Just shut up and let us enjoy the meal.
Luan: Yeah! Your bitchiness is a real annoyance.
Tirga: Hey! I am NOT being bitchy
Aeila (Smirks): Sure you aren't You're just probably pissed off because you haven't gotten any action in a month or so.
Sheila: Don't you mean, "months"?
Everyone begins to laugh and Tirga frowns
Tirga: Not funny
Britanny: It's funny from where we're looking at it.
Ranma: True enough.
Ranma, Britanny, and Sheila sit down at the table and then partake in the feast they receive for Ranma's victory. Ashaton, who was also in the tavern, walks over to see Ranma
Ashaton: So Ranma, how're you feeling, being the new Armsmaster and all?
Ranma: Well, it feels good I guess.
Ashaton: I guess so. Oh well, let me take a seat and we'll discuss the tournament and your new-found title
Ashaton sits down Unfortunately the seat is already occupied WORSE, THAT SEAT HAPPENS TO BE OCCUPIED BY BRITANNY! And His head is between her breasts!
Ashaton (Bounces into 'seat'/Britanny): Hmm Quite comfortable Lots of soft padding Especially for the head-rest
Britanny (Growls): You Stupid Wererat
Ashaton's eyes widen in fear, and his hair stands on end. He turns his head around slowly and sees a mightily pissed off werecheetah.
Ashaton: You're going to hurt me, aren't you?
Britanny: No, no This is Ranma's day, and I refuse to cause a ruckus HOWEVER
Britanny grabs the wererat by his shoulders and stares him in the face.
Britanny (Growls): If you EVER do that again, I will personally skin you alive with my bare claws and cut you up into little pieces, puree you, and use you as chum for my fishing trips! DO YOU UNDERSTAND!?
Ashaton just stares in fear at Britanny He knows werecheetahs aren't evil But he also knows they're dangerous when pissed off royally. Ashaton does the natural thing. His fear causes him to shift his form to a rat and he skitters off screaming in fear.
Ranma: Maybe we should help him?
Britanny: No, I don't think so. Besides, I'll teach him a lesson for doing that to me later.
Sheila: Well, at least you know he'll be more careful next time, when it comes to paying attention to his surroundings.
Meanwhile in a darkened alley on Jade, a portal suddenly opens up and a figure then steps out of it, holding a small rectangular device in his left hand and after hitting a button on it the portal closes. He then stepped into the light, which then dissipated.
The young man has platinum-blonde hair with emerald-green eyes. He looks to be around eighteen or nineteen-years-old. He's wearing a red jacket with a white star on the back, black leather fingerless-gloves, black pants and white sneakers. He then looks at his device.
Teen: Reality #021-34-09874. The Location; Jade. The Date (Sighs once he sees it.) OH SHABRA! I missed the Tournament date! If I knew I would end up on Jade during my Vacation Jump I would have made sure to set the calibrations to arrive at least a couple of days earlier! I would have really enjoyed fighting in that tournament
Then teen then shook his head. No use getting too upset about it
Teen: Oh well Might as well take a look around before I decide if I want to leave. Though considering the date I don't think anything exciting is going to happen in Jade now. Now if Britanny Diggers were here then I know there would be some fun.
The teen then smiles at the memory of one of his "Jumps" in which he encountered the werecheetah as he worked with her had to save her universe from a Inter-Reality Criminal named "Keyzon" that was trying to make that Earth into an Anti-Matter experiment, which would have resulted into the annihilation of that entire reality. Britanny's kick to where the sun did not shine for Keyzon was one for the teen's scrapbook He remembered also how active her libido was, as she would hit on him frequently
Teen (Blushes): Well Oh, what the hell? Maybe the odds are she is on Jade . Terra?
The device he has in his hands, which is a highly advanced computer with a sophisticated AI returned his reply.
Terra: Yes Eric? What is it?
Eric: Can you locate Britanny Diggers for me? See if she's on this Jade?
Terra: Are you sure you want to press your luck? The last time you worked with the Diggers it ended up in catfight between Britanny and Gina as to who was going to try to get your pants down!
Eric: Hey! Alternate realities have a way of changing things around. Besides, this time I can just set up an automatic portal out if I think the scene is going south . Just set it up so I can "Jump" if I need to at a moments notice.
After a few moments Terra has Britanny's location
Eric (Smiles): Well would you look at that? She is on Jade!
At that same time Eric then sees people going to a party He listens to the people talking to a bit and finds out that the party for the victor of the Tournament of Arms.
Eric (Smirks): Maybe I can even get a match in with the winner? You know how Geese ended up taking Terry after he won 1992 King of Fighters Tournament; as a surprise fighter Of course it would be all be in good sportsmanship
Terra: You aren't going ask for the title to be put up on the line?
Eric (Shakes head): Why would I? There's no point. All I want is a good fight.
Terra: That and Kain's head on a pike.
Eric: Yeah that too Well let's go.
And so, Eric heads out into the streets of Seer's Hamlet To hopefully find the victor and have a friendly fight Or at least partake in the festivities.
Soon after Ranma, Britanny and Sheila made it to the Brass Bone Tavern, all the Weaponsmasters arrive there, and surprisingly, G'nolga is actually peaceful with Julia now.
Ranma: Hello Master Julia!
Britanny: MOM! It's good to see you're up again!
Dragen (From behind bar): Master Julia! Good to see you again!
Julia: Hello Ranma. Hello Britanny. And, hello to you too Dragen It's been quite awhile since I last say you.
Dragen: Yep! Hope you take care.
Julia: I am.
Aeila: You're looking better Julia.
G'nolga can't help but comment with that.
G'nolga: So Julia How does it feel to be defeated for the first time in thirty years and demoted to the status of a 'lowly' Weaponsmaster by your own student?
Julia: Heh Just give me a goblet of wine, 'kay G'nolga?
G'nolga: Sure
G'nolga moves over to one of the barrels and takes a mug to fill it.
Gneiss (Raises an eyebrow): Since when have you been friends with G'nolga?
Julia (Shrugs her shoulders): Apparently, once I lost the title of Armsmaster, G'nolga 'mellowed' a bit
Ranma: Oh?
Julia: She wanted the title of Armsmaster, just to take it from me But, now that I don't have it A lot of the tension between us has been ebbed away
Ranma: I guess so
Then a bucket of water is thrown at Ranma, changing him into a woman. Leep then glomps onto Ranma-chan, while a lot of the Weaponsmasters, and basically those in the tavern that don't know about Ranma's curse, stare.
Leep: Oh, HOW I MISSED THESE!
Ranma-chan: Leep Either you get off me, or I am seriously going to kick your ass!
Leep: Why should I get off? I haven't felt these in a number of months! Oh, how I missed the soft, yet firm, yet somewhat squishy feel of~WHAM!
What follows next is Ranma-chan giving Leep a ten minute beat-down. When she's done, Ranma-chan breathes heavily.
Ranma-chan: Don't HUFF! Do that PUFF! Again Cough! You old fart!
Leep (On ground): Why you ingrate! How could you do this to me!?
Britanny: Question (Cracks her knuckles). How could you do that to MY Ranchan?
Sheila: Don't you mean OUR Ranchan, Britanny?
Britanny: Oh, correct. Sorry about that Sheila.
Leep gulps deeply as he sees the two werecats getting awfully ticked off.
Leep: This is going to hurt, isn't it?
Sheila (Smiles): Looks like I get to 'graduate' from your school then!
With that, Britanny and Sheila lunge at Master Leep. People watching the sight cringe at all the senseless violence.
Brod: That has got to hurt
Karia (Nods her head): Yep But hey! Sheila gets to graduate from the Anything Goes Yin Sect Style with this 'Victory' in battle against Leep
Gneiss: If you ask me, I think Leep is just a masochist at times
Karia: Probably
Ranma-chan: Yeah Well, can someone get me some hot water now?
It is the edge of a forest. We see the Hidden Emperor of Jade, Sabbo, sitting down on a rock, as he looks at Seer's Hamlet from a distance, which is filled with all sorts of liveliness from the peoples.
Sabbo: He did it He actually did it
Male Voice: I would think so.
Sabbo's eyes widen as he recognizes the voice. Sabbo turns around and sees an armored man that steps out from the woods behind him. The sword in his right is a big double-
edged Western style with a midnight black blade and silver runes on the flat of the blade. His skin is pale, and he has long dark brown hair that falls to his shoulders and cold sapphire eyes. He wears armor that is black as like his sword with spikes on the shoulders, complimented cape that is black in coloring with a silver shape of a crushed skull on it. He also wields a shield on his left arm that has the same logo as the cape.
Sabbo: Drakuzz!
Rippen: Quite
Female Voice: And don't forget me either
Sabbo blinks. He then sees a woman standing behind Rippen. She is tall, with red eyes and long blue-gray hair neatly tied back in a ponytail. She wears a long dark violet skirt with an opening on one side, which reveals she wears high boots that go above her knees. She wears a black bra so small that it shows just about everything, and there was a lot to show Red markings are all over her chest and face, and wings sprout out from her back, white wings like the ones of an angel. To top it off; two Yin-yang styled balls float around her. Sabbo jumps back in shock.
Sabbo (Wide-eyed): IHADURCA! DAMN IT! I THOUGHT I LOST YOU! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!
Ihadurca: Stop acting like a wimp Sabbo. I'm not here to kill you
Sabbo: Sniff You're not
Ihadurca: No, I'm not
Male voice: Though I wouldn't be surprised if she did.
Female voice: Yeah After all, you're kind of useless
Sabbo blinks. He then sees two people step out of the woods They look almost exactly like each other Both of the warriors have red hair, and dark blue eyes, both wear sets of black armor with an onyx cross on the front; both wear long, flowing black capes, and a set black long-swords to the sides. The only thing that is different between to two is one is female with hair reaching down to mid-back and her armor is done to accentuate certain assets of her figure and the other is male with short hair.
Sabbo: Who are they? Rippen: My other two generals Andore and Thadia They are also my children.
Sabbo's eyes widen to the size of dinner plates.
Sabbo: YOUR KIDS!?
Andore: And why not? After all Who can he trust better than family?
Thadia: We would never betray our father.
Male voice: And don't forget about me Oh Master
Sabbo tenses up when he hears that voice It is one that is as cold as death
Rippen: Of course I wouldn't, Sorakfein.
Sabbo turns around to see a Shadow Elf standing behind him But this Shadow Elf is far different from the ones he's dealt with before He wears completely black and tight clothing with a hooded cap around him To his sides are a pair of daggers and he has a set of katars on his hands. He has short platinum-blonde hair and his cold, red eyes speak in volumes as they promise nothing but suffering
Sabbo: Holy crap-on-a-stick!
Rippen: So Sabbo What do you think of my "happy little family"?
Sabbo: I take it that these four with you are your fabled, "Dark Generals of Chaos"?
Rippen: Indeed
Sabbo: I'm in deep shit, aren't I? Rippen: Not quite
Sorakfein: Believe it or not, we are quite pleased with your 'work' Sabbo
Thadia: In this reality, you have brought quite a person to new heights of glory
Andore: Indeed You helped us out quite a bit
Sabbo: Eh? What do you mean? I was doing what I had to do Ranma is the needed one! He is the one who will keep peace and bring Jade back to its former glory, as it was before the "War of the Shadows".
Rippen: Heh Still This helps me tremendously Though I do not get any new Generals, as I was hoping to from these recent events, I have gained a new respect for this plane of existence
Sabbo: Eh? Ihadurca: In other words you little Hawaiian-wannabe, we aren't going to nullify this waste of space that you call, "Jade".
Sabbo: Really? Well, that IS a relief
Rippen: However Sabbo I am far from being done with this plane of existence yet
Sabbo: What? What do you want?
Rippen: What I want, dear Sabbo Is to see how Ranma Saotome shall take to the new responsibilities placed upon his shoulders
Sabbo: Indeed Baring the title of "Armsmaster" is a heavy weight to bare, and will bring many challenges to him but I have faith in him
Rippen: Indeed Well, we shall leave you be for now, oh "Mighty Hidden Emperor of Jade" HOWEVER We will return one day For if it's one thing I have It is patience And I can wait for Ranma to reach his utmost potential
Sorakfein: Finally Let's go This place has been pissing me off royally; I mean the Shadow Elves here are just too damn peaceful and helpful They're a disgrace!
Rippen: Now, now Sorakfein You should remember that different planes of existence have different sets of rules So not all of your kind are bloodthirsty killers
Sorakfein: Humph They're still wimps in my opinion
Rippen: And that's all it is An opinion
Rippen raises his left hand into the air, and black smoke arises from the ground and engulfs Rippen and his four Generals There is then a great burst of light and the five Dimension Hoppers disappear with it
Sabbo, seeing that they're gone, then falls to his knees and breathes heavily
Sabbo: Damn, do they ever give me the creeps! At least it can't get any stranger
So saying, a woman on a portable throne, being moved by four strapping, young winged-
men walk by. The woman has long blonde hair, green eyes, fair skin, and white, feathered bird-wings, and wears all sorts of silk robes.
Sabbo (Stares): Who are you?
Woman: I am Queen Mika! Ruler of the Kingdom of Flair, and practitioner of the Martial Arts Goddess School of Mallet and Blade!
Sabbo (Stares, sweat-drops): You're a little late for the Tournament of Arms you know
Mika: So? I'm not here for the tournament! I'm here on Vacation.
Then, all of a sudden, a strange looking guy, similar to Ranma pops up from behind Mika.
Ranma-look-alike: Quite so, quite so And here to be a pain in the butt to anyone who crosses you as well
Mika (Stares at Ranma-look-alike): Gendo!
Gendo: Oops You can never take a joke, can you?
Mika: GENDO YOU JERK!
Without warning, Mika pulls out a red mythril mallet from hammer-space and punts Gendo into LJO! (Lower Jade Orbit). Gendo then seems to magically reappear, right next to Sabbo.
Sabbo (Sweat-drops): Okay This is getting weird
Gendo: Hey Sabbo, I got the perfect gift for you. A Girl that would totally fit you?
Gendo holds out his hand, and Mihoshi, wearing her Galaxy Police uniform appears.
Mihoshi (Looks around): Oh dear Where am I? I was supposed to help Kiyone out of that furnace
Sabbo would tear his hair out if he had any, so he settles on a good cry.
Sabbo: WHAT DID I DO TO DESERVE THIS!?
Gendo: Well, you did RIG the entry for the Tournament of Arms
Sabbo: You knew about that?
Gendo: Of course! I am a Mazoku, and one of the Gods that Mika's people worship.
Mika: YOU ARE NOT!
Mihoshi (Blinks): Um What exactly is going on here?
Sabbo (Looks at Mihoshi): I'm not sure myself
We see that Eric is about to enter a tavern where a lot of people were crowding into when he then stopped and stared at the front door.
Eric (Thinks): Whoa! Now that is some ki level I haven't felt anything that strong in a while. Ranks right up there with my own, Terry Bogard's, Iori Yagami's, Ryu Hoshin's. Only one I know that could break that would be a Super Saya-jin but at what level I'm not sure. Must be the winner of the tournament. Wonder who it is?
Eric then goes through the door and sees the celebration And then the one person he didn't expect to see on Jade Nor less is the WINNER of the Tournament of Arms and ESPECIALLY not kissing Britanny Diggers!
Eric (Wide-eyed): RANMA SAOTOME!?
Everyone there don't even look at him, or pay any notice as they are wrapped up in just having fun But Ranma flinches when hearing the shout. Eric doesn't notice this and he just goes steps back outside of the tavern, thinking
Eric (Thinks): Okay This is DEFINITELY a new twist I've seen three other Ranmas on three other realities All of which did not end so happily ever after because of those damned Nerima Nimrods! And none of them had the power level of this Ranma! So now I got some questions to figure out First, how the hell did he get THAT powerful? Second, where the hell is that stupid, fat old man that is always screwing up Ranma's life that I had the urge to send into Cryo-stasis for an infinite number of times? Third, where are all of the fianc es that were chasing after him? Fourth, where is Ryoga with his "DIE RANMA, DIE!" routine? Fifth, why isn't Ranma scared shitless by the werecats here? And most importantly The sixth question What the hell is Ranma doing kissing a married woman!?
Eric shakes his head This has got to be one heck of an interesting story
Ranma shook his head as he saw the platinum-blonde-haired man step back in all confused.
Ranma (Thinks): Poor guy I wonder what his problem is. He looks all shook up.
It is then that the platinum-blonde-haired man, (Eric) then looked over to a side of the tavern as he saw two drunks starting to have a fight and now party inside the tavern was starting to stop because everyone was watching the two drunks.
Drunk #1: Hey let me have some more!
Drunk #2: Yeah I'm going to have a party!
Julia (Shakes her head): Such a disgrace
Ranma: I hate it when this happens.
Ranma goes to take care of this but Eric steps in front of him.
Eric: Allow me. You really should take it easy. Besides I'll have fun with them!
Eric cracks his knuckles as he then hauls the two drunks and tosses them out the room. He then walks out to go take care of this.
Ranma: I think I'll go watch
Eric faces the two drunks who are now getting up. Both drunks have a muscular build but Eric just yawns.
Eric: You know I wish you two weren't exactly drunk that much. Would have made this be a bit more of a work out.
Drunk #1: Ha! We aren't drunk! We only had a fourth of our usual tonight and that's more than enough to put a kid like you in the Healer's Clinic.
Eric (Thinks): What? Only one fourth of what they usually drink? I'd hate to see what they're like when they've drunk their usual amount
Drunk #2: Ha! Now it's time to have some fun with you!
Drunk #2 then goes at him with fists flying but as he's as he's coming at Eric, the drunk just sees his smile.
Eric: So predictable SHORYUKEN!
Eric then nails Drunk #2 with the Rising Dragon Punch and it sends him flying in the air up a good ten feet before he falls to the ground unconscious. Eric looks at Drunk #1.
Eric: Ready to take a fall?
Drunk #1: Go to the Nine Hells!
The first Drunkard then pulled out weapon that sort-of looked like a gun. Ranma saw and was ready to act, but Eric smirked.
Eric: Actually I should say prepare to get roasted POWER WAVE!
Eric's fist connects with the ground and a silver wave of ki energy travels across the ground, putting the drunk in shock until it hits him and sends him flying until he lands scorched on the ground. Scorched but alive The second Drunk looks at Eric in shock.
Drunk #2: SHIT! YOU HURT BIG MOE!
Eric: Well, I guess "Big Moe" wasn't so big, now was he? The second Drunkard lets out a battle yell as he draws a dagger from the side of his boot. He rushes towards Eric with the blade pointed, but, as soon as the Drunk is in range, Eric just lets loose a powerful palm-strike to the Drunk's face The Drunk is sent back a foot and falls on his back. Eric smirks, pleased at how easy it as, and wipes his hands to take off imaginary 'dust'.
Eric: Well that's that.
It's then that Eric is barely able to avoid a fist sent toward him. He turns around and sees that this opponent is not drunk. He's standing eight feet tall and he's definitely not human More like a type of Half Ogre
Eric: And you are?
Man: The name's, "Tank". You took out my buds. It was a mistake to have them drinking tonight but I need them for tomorrow. Now I'll have to make you pay.
Eric (Thinking): Hmm His power level is below mine, but MUCH higher than the drunks' were
Tank begins to walk up to Eric, but Eric smiles.
Eric: Yeah whatever pal
Tank doesn't see what's so funny, so he rushes at Eric and takes a swing at him.
Eric: Strike one!
Tank, seeing that he missed, shoots his other fist at Eric, who nimbly dodges to the left with just the flick of his head.
Eric: Strike two!
Tank: STAND STILL!
Eric: Nope!
Tank is fuming with anger. He then does a quick roundhouse kick, which Eric dodges by jumping into the air.
Eric: Strike three! YOU'RE OUT!
Eric then shoots both his feet forward while in the air, and sends Tank flying back into a table, and breaking it.
Eric: Oops! Sorry about the furniture
Ranma watches to the side and smiles.
Ranma: Hmm Not bad
Britanny: Yeah But I still think you could take him if you wanted to Ranma
Ranma: That's just it. I don't want to As much as I like fighting, even I need to take a break every now and then
Sheila (Nods her head): Well, it's good to see you're not a total fighting-machine.
Britanny (Smiles): Yeah I personally prefer you as a love-machine Ranchan Puuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Sheila (Smiles): Indeed I know what you mean Britanny Puuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Ranma (Blushes): Um
Britanny Sheila: Puuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Ranma sighs Looks like his agenda for the evening has been planned out
Ranma (Thinks): Oh well Might as well continue to watch
Tank gets up from the remains of the table and glares and Eric.
Tank: I'LL KICK YOUR ASS!
Eric: Heh Go ahead and try it shit-for-brains!
Tank yells in primal fury and rushes towards Eric, who then takes on a serious look.
Eric: It's time to end this!
Eric then takes a wide-legged stance with his arms held out, fists clenched and focusing his inner energies. A silverfish blue glow then starts to form all around him, which Ranma's senses catch, as well as seeing the wind puck up all around him.
Eric: Hakkyokuseiken Style Final Attack SEN PU KEN!
Eric then twists to his left and he is then enveloped in a giant hurricane. Tank is dumbstruck.
Tank (Wide-eyed): WHAT THE HELL!?
Tank has no time to defend as the tornado moves right at him and even though he tries to move, the tornado follows him. After he only took two steps to try to avoid it, Tank is sucked up into the tornado. Tank is then subjected to hundreds of high-speed attacks inside the tornado. Once it ends Eric lands on the ground gracefully while Tank rises fifty feet in the air and crashes through ceiling of tavern before crashing down to the ground and into a fountain. Eric then rises to his feet and just smiles
Eric: Now that's Check and Checkmate!
Eric then receives a round of applause from people that are there. T. Dragon hands Eric a drink and Eric nods his head in thanks.
Eric (Thinks): Well It was easy, but I had fun.
Ranma (Thinks): That move It was so much like the Hiryuu Shoten Ha But is also moved to follow the opponent instead of being a stationary attack
Both Eric and Ranma look at each other for a bit and wonder about each other, but decide to not do anything for now. After all, it's a party and what they should do is just go and have a good time.
The party goes on a few more minutes when Britanny's eyes widen.
Britanny: Ranma, I'll be right back. I have something I want to check on.
Ranma: Okay Britanny.
Sheila: Take your time Brit; I'll look after Ranchan in the meantime. Puuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Sheila then hugs Ranma tightly; a cute smile adorns her features.
Britanny (Rolls her eyes): I'm sure you will.
Eric meanwhile, senses dread
Eric (Thinks): I have a feeling Brit is about to go and do something nasty to someone And I don't think I want to be around for it
Eric then pulls out his computer, Terra and makes sure to mark this reality into his permanent log. He then stares at Ranma before smiling.
Eric (Thinks): See you later, Ranma Saotome
With that thought, Eric leaves the tavern. No one notices.
We see the wererat Ashaton Chaos in his room at a nearby Inn. He is packing up a suitcase on the room's bed.
Ashaton: Sigh Well, I lost this Tournament Probably just as well A lot of work goes into being the Armsmaster, and I'm not ready for it yet.
Ashaton then puts the final pieces of his extra clothing into the suitcase He sighs as he finishes packing This is all Ashaton has got for clothing
Ashaton: Funny I get the feeling I am in such trouble
With that thought in mind, Ashaton hears a knocking at the door.
Ashaton: Sigh Why do I have a feeling that this is going to be trouble for me? Oh well I might as well meet this problem head on. Well, whoever you are, the door is unlocked. Come in!
Ashaton's eyes widen in fear as he sees the door open, and the person is revealed to be
Ashaton (Wide-eyed): B, B, BRITANNY ELIN DIGGERS!
Ashaton falls to his knees and clasps his hands in prayer He is scared at the moment
Ashaton (Thinks, prays): Please, oh please God, Zeus, Amaretsu, Celestea, Gaia, Crystal Dream, Lord Oblivion, whatever god or goddess is listening Don't let me die here at the hands of the werecheetah!
Britanny then gives Ashaton a confused look.
Britanny: What are you doing? Ashaton: P, praying
Britanny: Why?
Ashaton: Because you're here to kill me
Britanny: I would never do that! I'm not a killer.
Ashaton: Then why are you here?
Britanny to teach you a lesson!
Britanny then moves over to Ashaton and grabs him by the shoulders. She then slams him onto his bed. Ashaton tries to get off the bed, but he stops and stares wide-eyed as he sees Britanny removing her shirt.
Ashaton: WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?
Ashaton's nose trickles a slight flow of blood as he sees Britanny She is wearing a bra, but it is very tight.
Britanny: You see these? (Points at her chest). These are NOT something for you to play with They're only for my Ranchan, GOT IT?
Ashaton (Wide-eyed, nods his head): Uh huh
Britanny: Good! Now, let me tell you this You touch these again and I WILL KICK YOUR ASS FROM HERE TO KINGDOM COME, DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR!?
Ashaton's eyes would widen in fear if they weren't already wide from the sight of Britanny's chest being exposed a bit. Ashaton just nods his head and faints.
Britanny (Blinks): Well That went better than I hoped I got my point across and confused the hell out of his hormones (Smiles). Damn I'm good!
Britanny begins to put her shirt back on as she hears a voice from outside.
Sheila (Voice): Hey Britanny, you done?
Britanny: Yeah. Don't worry, I'll be right there!
Britanny then leaves the room. Ashaton is still unconscious, but his 'dreams' are actually entertaining the idea of what it would be life for a wererat and a werecheetah
Genma Saotome wakes up in a cold sweat He finds he is tied up. He looks around, but he cannot see where he is.
Genma: Where am I!?
Male voice: You are here In my domain you fat-ass!
Genma looks to where the voice is coming from. He sees what looks like Ranma, holding a red-hot poker.
Genma: RANMA! WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN YOU FOOOLISH BOY! COME BACK TO THE TENDOS RIGHT NOW AND MARRY AKANE!
Ranma-look-alike: Sorry you tubby bastard I'm not Ranma The name's Gendo, Gendo Saotome
Genma then smiles.
Genma: YES! YOU'LL BE PERFECT TO REPLACE MY SON!
Gendo (Smiles evilly): Hey, Genma Do you know what Drow Torture is like?
Genma (Blinks): "Drow"?
Gendo: Drow is a term for, "Dark Elf".
Genma: No, I do not
Gendo (Smile widens): Well, it's like this You completely maim the person, torturing them to the point they're almost dead, then healing them completely, and then torturing them all over again! Now, prepare for pain you fat panda!
Genma screams as Gendo shoves the red-hot poker towards his face.
Genma: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Genma wakes up screaming It is the middle of the night in Nerima, Japan. Genma breathes heavily as he is scared out of his mind (Not that he had one to begin with of course )
Genma: A dream A dream It was all a dream
Genma sighs and slaps his face a few times to wake himself up.
Genma: What a horrible nightmare! All the pain and torture Sigh At least it was only a dream.
Genma rolls onto his side on top of his futon in his room at the Tendo Dojo and falls back to sleep. Outside, we see Gendo holding some barbed wire
Gendo (Smiles evilly): You're never going to get a good night's sleep again you dumb, fat, old panda man
Back on Jade the party is one that lasts for the rest of the day, with fine wine flowing like water After the 'hangovers' are over, Julia takes Ranma, Britanny, and Sheila aside to talk to them.
Julia: So Ranma, I see by the Arks Britanny and Sheila have that you and the others know about the purpose of the Armsmaster, and Britanny and your quest that I had put you on so long ago?
Ranma: Yes
Britanny: Indeed we are mom.
Sheila: Yeah
Julia nods her head and motions to the shadows. Ecko steps out of it and walks towards Ranma, carrying a small box. Julia smiles at him.
Julia (Smiles): Glad you went and got it for him Ecko.
Ecko: Humph Glad indeed. That Ziggurat was booby-trapped all over the place. I can't believe the Conclave of Mages thought to put it in THAT place for safekeeping
Ecko opens the boxes, and a red light bursts from it. A red gem is floating in the air. Julia takes the time to speak.
Julia: Ranma This was once my Ark. This is Bain. The Ark of Strength. By defeating me, you Ranma, are now the Armsmaster, and the final Ark is yours.
With that, the Ark starts spinning around Ranma, enveloping itself and Ranma in a red aura. The Ark dissipates, and reappears on the back of Ranma's left wrist, just like the other Arks did with Britanny and Sheila. Ranma feels himself revitalized with power Just as Britanny found herself slightly smarter, and Sheila found herself a bit more courageous (as in she had the guts to tell Ranma how she felt for him). With all three Arks, in their hands, Jade now has a set of worthy protectors
But then all of a sudden As quickly as it was there, Bain disappears
Ranma, Britanny, Sheila (Wide-eyed): What happened!?
Julia narrows her eyes. She holds out her hand and the Ark appears in it.
Julia: Hmm Apparently, the Ark doesn't think you are ready for it quite yet
Ranma: Huh? Britanny: What do you mean mom?
Ecko: Hmm I think I know what this means Try checking it Julia.
Julia closes her eyes, and the Ark begins to glow and make a humming noise. Julia nods her head.
Julia: I see Ranma, the Ark says that while you are a warrior and Armsmaster on almost every level, you are still lacking one thing
Ranma: I am?
Julia: Yes While you have done quite well for yourself, your heart and mind still carry a heavy burden You still feel bad about how you left Nerima, don't you?
Ranma: Well Um Yeah I wish I could have left on easier terms with everyone But Well Look how THAT ended up
Julia nods her head. She hands the Ark Bain over to Ecko.
Julia: Ecko Do you know of anyone in Japan in the Earth Realm that could hold this for Ranma?
Ecko: As a matter of fact, I do
Ranma: "Anyone in Japan"?
Julia: Yes Ranma You must go on one more quest before you can claim what is rightfully yours
Ranma: What's that?
Julia: Ranma You must go back to Japan and tie up all loose ends that you had left Once you get that all off of your mind, the Ark will bond to you with no problem.
Ranma: Ah I understand But, who are you going to give the Ark to in the meantime?
Ecko: I have an ally. He is a bit of an eccentric Shadow Elf He didn't want to stay in our city, so he left for the Earth Realm. He currently owns and operates the only store in all of the Earth Realm that still deals in magical items
Ranma: Really? Who is this guy?
Ecko: His name is Toramasa Kobayakawa
Ranma thinks upon the name for a bit It seems familiar to him Then Ranma remembers
Ranma (Mutters): The Secret Don of Furinkan High
Julia: What is that Ranma?
Ecko (Raises an eyebrow): You know Toramasa?
Ranma: Yeah Toramasa operates the school-store at my former High School; Furinkan High. He's a fruit-cake with a vivid imagination about history, and knows about everything that goes on at my school And he was crazy enough to sell a Phoenix egg to the True Blunder, Tatewaki Kuno
Julia (Blinks): "A Fruitcake"?
Ranma: Yeah Claims he lead the Tokugawa's Shogunate to victory until they ran across a Mastodon herd that slowed them down, until his warriors and the herd were wiped out when the bombings of World War 2 happened
Julia sweat-drops and Ecko sighs.
Ecko: Sigh That sounds like Toramasa all right
Julia: You'd trust the Ark to him!?
Ecko: He may be a bit 'Eccentric', but he still is a Shadow Elf and loyal to the ideals of the Jade Realm and its Armsmaster.
Ranma: Okay So I have to go back to Japan, tie all loose ends, and get the Ark then?
Julia (Nods her head): Pretty much Think you can stand up to your past?
Ranma is silent for a few moments he then smiles at Julia with all his confidence showing.
Ranma (Smiles): Heck yeah! Let the real battle begin!
As Ranma stands there, all pumped and ready, he then hears another type of 'battle cry' from Britanny and Sheila
Britanny (Smirks): Speaking of 'battles'
Sheila: Yeah Ranma, you want a 'real battle'?
Ranma (Blinks): Huh?
Britanny Sheila: Puuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Ranma (Sweat-drops): Well I did say I would begin tomorrow
Julia (Smiles): That's my son-in-law!
Ecko: Sigh Kids these days
End Chapter 43
Next Time: It's back to Earth! Ranma is in for a bit more celebration when he gets back We find out what happened to those that Pee Wee's group had found in China and brought back with them And Theodore gets to find out what happened Run Ranma, RUN!
Author's note: And, I would like to share a little information. This chapter has authors and fans that are friends of mine in it, as a way to say, "Thanks for all of your support." Here is which characters are who had shown up in this chapter.
Kitzia 'Mussette' Felinia = Kitty. She's a good fan of "Broken Hearts Combined", a lover of cats, and a member of a Gold Digger RP group. She deserved a spot in this.
T. Dragon = Ben. A great fan of Broken Hearts Combined, a man well versed in mythology, and a pretty darn good friend.
Rippen Drakuzz = Rippen Drakuzz. He is the Author of such great Ranma 1/2 fics as "Dark Present, No Regrets", "The Warrior that Returned", "The New Order", and "Life After Battle". This man was the person who inspired me to write fanfiction in the first place. God bless Rippen and all his works!
Ashaton Chaos = Teamrocket251. A great fan of Broken Hearts Combined, and a great person to RP Gold Digger and Ranma stories. Guy acts as a good source of inspiration from time to time.
Eric Paladin = David Knight. A fan of my fics, and a writer of Ranma fanfiction. He is currently working on the fanfic that is a Ranma and Yu-Gi-Oh Crossover: "Kasumi the Game Queen".
Gendo Saotome = Leonardo Castro. An anime fanfic author, and man with a quite interesting life Writer of such fics as, "Pluto's Son", "To Love a Cabbit Girl", and "Why me?" among other titles.
Queen Mika = Mika. From what I know, she is an interesting, happy-go-lucky lady who is also the fianc e of Leonardo in real-life. Good luck Leo! ^_~
Dragen = Dragen. A Gold Digger fan whose character was made into an actual character for the Gold Digger series. It's only fitting he get a spot in Broken Hearts Combined. He has his own site, . and he also contributes to Cheetaholics, and the Fred Perry Fan Club
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