Disclaimer: Ranma Saotome and the Ranma 1/2 crew belong to Lady Rumiko Takahashi. Sonic and his crew belong to SEGA.
A/N: Sorry for the delay! I recently got the game Atelier Iris and my new job is running me ragged. Add to that stress due to writer's block and you get one long wait.
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BERSERKER - VISITORS
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I slowly blinked awake the next morning. It was the first time in a while I'd been able to go to sleep as a guy, and I had noticed several changes. For one, my hair was completely blue and my eyes were green now. For two, when I tried to run normally, I hit sonic speeds, and then when I REALLY tried running, I broke the sound barrier quite soundly.
The girls were happy for me, now that I had grown back into my abilities of my old life, and I'd figured out some fun stuff. First, Amy took me out for a little grinding. At first I thought she wanted more sex. Boy, wasn't I surprised when she introduced me to such a fun sport.
Slipping on my favorite new outfit, American blue windbreaker pants and a tan t-shirt with a Yin-Yang symbol on the back, I slipped on my sneakers as well as some socks, then rushed downstairs.
After a quick breakfast by my newly returned mother, I was out the door with a smile on my face and my new backpack over my back. As I rushed to catch up with the girls, I smiled. They'd gone without me this morning, but that was ok.
I could hear them from here. "So, do you think that whole Berserker fiasco is really over?" That was Kale, who I haven't seen since the whole fiasco began. How unresponsible of me. She's my own lover, and I've been avoiding her. Shame on me.
Come to think of it, I've been avoiding Virginia too. I get this feeling I knew them both in my past life, but I can't quite pinpoint just who they were. Wow, and I thought I was confused before, now, I'm just itching to end this. Do they really think this isn't over? Didn't I destroy robo-boy?
"Kale, you listen to me. I SAW Ranma destroy that robotic echidna. Besides, nothing's been happening for a little while. Plus, Ranma and Ihrie have that party coming up." That reminds me, I think me and Ihrie were going to the party as Hugo and Chris of Suikoden III. She'd tried to get me to be Lucia, but I wasn't tall enough, nor built enough, to be her. Come to think of it, I'm too tall to be Hugo too.
Oh well.
"But by you all's descriptions of the creature, you're wrong. What I saw was..." I didn't allow Kale to continue, as I ran up and covered her mouth with one hand. Looking up at me, I just lowered my head to whisper to her.
"I know how you don't like thinking of those events, Chaos. Please, don't continue. I also don't value the thought that I hurt you that day..." I was going to continue when I saw a few tears welling up in her eyes. I suddenly felt guilt strike at my heart, as I pulled my hand from her mouth. "I... I'm sorry..."
I was suddenly surprised by the kiss of the normally shy girl before me. I was suddenly struck by a thought that had plagued me for years. What... what happens when I have to choose one of them? Three of them will be heartbroken... By thoughts alone, Chaos wouldn't be able to handle such heartbreak, having no one to confide in. Meanwhile, the other girls would have each other. Slowly, I wrapped my arms around Chaos and returned her kiss.
I could hear a few of the girls sigh, but didn't really acknowledge it, instead kissing Chaos again and again, trying to calm her down. It took several more kisses before she stopped me, then wiped away her tears.
"I... I didn't want to say anything until after another date, Sonic, but... I think I..." I stopped her with a finger on her lips, smiling down at her. Some of the girls had drawn around, having an idea of what Chaos had been about to say. I just looked around at all of them before sighing.
"You girls... leave me in a difficult position. I love all of you equally, even Chaos who I saw only a few times, but... How can I choose one of you, knowing the others will be heartbroken? I..."
I was stopped by Amy. "Sonic, you must understand. We all love you, and are willing to wait for you. We were long prepared for when you'd have to make a choice between us four. But... have you not noticed little nudges here and there?"
That brought a thoughtful look to my face. Come to think of it, the girls were encouraging me not to date themselves but each other. They wanted to give each other a fair chance to get me. The question was who would need me the most.
"So... you want me to make a decision?"
"Soon, Sonic, but you don't need to make it now." That simple comment lifted a heavy burden on my chest. They WERE willing to wait. But... it would feel like I was stringing them along. And looking down at the girl in my arms, I wanted to make a decision, if only to hold the girl of my dreams in my arms like this.
"Am I interrupting something?" I suddenly froze at that voice. Looking behind myself, I released Chaos from my arms before turning. "Well, if it isn't the mortal, Ranma Saotome."
"The name's Sonic now. Anyways, enough formalities. How've you two been?"
"Well..." A feminine voice answered. "I'm sure you can see for yourself that we're fine."
"Glad to hear it. And how about yourself... Saffron?" Yes indeed! It was Saffron and Kiima. But seeing Kiima now, after all this time, was shocking to say the least. I had forgotten how pretty she was... I...
"What are you staring at, Ranma Saotome?" Kiima replied to my staring.
I had the good grace to blush before looking away, finding the ground a bit less intimidating. Yes, those spots of dirt seemed interesting enough to stare at!
"You should know we're here on official business." This caused me to groan, thinking it would be another fight. "Not that kind of business, Saotome. More... urgent business."
I looked up to look Saffron in the face. I could see the seriousness in his eyes. Dammit, first, that robotic moron, now something's going on in China. Shit.
"Saotome, Phoenix Mountain was attacked."
"By the Amazons?"
"No. An unknown force, metalic and blue. It seemed to have the appearance of a giant hedgehog... What's with you, Saotome?"
I didn't realize I was staring, nor that I looked shocked. Was this... Wait a sec... Huh? Then that robot... From the other day... It was fake?
"DAMMIT ALL!"
Saffron and Kiima backed away a bit, thinking I was about to flip my lid, just before I calmed a bit. "This metalic being, this hedgehog... Has been harassing me and my friends for a little while now. I'll take care of it."
"Ranma..."
I turned to look and I found Chaos looking at me. In her hands was a jewel of some kind. She was offering it to me.
"Ranma... No... Sonic. Take this, the Red Chaos Emerald."
"Chaos Emerald..." The name rang a bell. It rang a bunch of bells, actually. Before knowledge hit me like a flood. "Oh god... These still exist?"
"Yes. Take this one, it's gained power through the centuries. It should be enough to allow you to transform now."
I paused and stared at the Emerald dubiously, before looking into Chaos' eyes. I could see the pain and worry in them at seeing me have to go, but I could also sense the love that ran deep into her heart. Yes... she was the one for me...
I kissed her briefly before placing my hands on the jewel. The sense of power I felt weighed down all else, as I felt myself lifting into the air.
Chaos' hands came off the Emerald, and I felt the power take me. I felt it embrace me like a second skin, with the promises of power and speed. Yes... it was intoxicating... It was...
Nothing as compared to the controlling kiss Chaos pulled me into. That was all it took. I transformed.
I could see the golden aura around me, I could feel the golden power rush through my veins like blood. I could feel it all. I could feel...
In control... Of such power...
Like I was... Was complete...
I smiled at Chaos, then turned to the stunned Saffron and Kiima.
I grinned and spoke. "Super Sonic, reporting for duty!"
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TO BE CONCLUDED...
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A/N: Here we are, the home stretch! This will be the second-coming, the next chapter will be the end of Book One. Sonic Wind will continue after that with the ending, followed by the intro to Book 2. And finally, I have news.
The winner for Book 2 Crossover is...
MEGAMAN!
But, to stop the whole 'Megaman WHAT' posts, I will tell you. It will be a Megaman Fusion. Roll Casket and Megaman Volnutt will be appearing, along with Zeroine (A female Zero), Alia, and some others. Ranma will be having girl problems all over again!
Now, his girlfriend is now chosen. Here's the newest poll.
Should Chaos go with Ranma to this other world, or should it just be Ranma?
Tell me in your reviews what you think! Ja ne!