Well here we are chapter Six of Starting Over: Truth behind the lies. Not much to say expect maybe that this chapter guess stars the Cast of Tenchi Muyo. I decided not to do the story around the new series but that doesn't mean that the cast will not be that much older either.
Also we're going to learn a little bit about Kasumi's past, now does this mean that Kasumi's not a Tendo? Nope she is I just thought I do something a little bit different here. Usually when someone writes a Ranma/Tenchi cross sometimes its Ranma that is related to Tenchi and the Jurians (umm spelling?) anyways I have read maybe two stories that have Kasumi and her sisters related to Tenchi but that's about it.
Now in this story Tenchi is older than Kasumi, but he's still the same just a little older then what we're used to. Now for those of you who don't know the New Tenchi series is called "Ai! Tenchi Muyo" or something like that. The episodes are short though at about four to five minutes.
One more thing, to the guess reviewer who said that there was no way that Kasumi and Sayuri meet in school, for one yes they could have and second, I never said they meet at school. (I think.) But if I did, then no they didn't meet at School, remember Kasumi is a former Demon hunter, Sayuri is currently one, think about that part for a minute.
Anyways, does anyone want me to add in some characters from Inuyasha, Negima, and Yu Yu Hakusho? (Sorry about the Spelling.) If you do let me know it'll be fun to have a Demon Hunter Ranko fighting a Half Demon.
Does Ryoko count as a Half Demon though? Probably not. Anyways enjoy the chapter I'll try to keep everyone in character.
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Chapter six:
-Masaki Shrine, Okinawa-
"Hello Grandfather." Kasumi said as she and Ranma walked up the steps of the Masaki shrine. An old man age unknown, okay maybe that was a lie, it was known to Kasumi and the people who lived down at the house not all that far from the shrine, but Ranma didn't know and it was hard for him to pin point the age.
"By the Goddess, Kasumi is that really you?" Kasumi turned to Ranma and with a smile said. "Ranma this is my Grandfather, Katsuhito Masaki, Grandfather this is (for now anyways) My Fiancé Ranma Saotome, or as he likes to be called Ranko Uzumaki." Kasumi said. Ranma bowed to the old man who bowed back.
"Uzumaki you say?" Katsuhito asked. Ranko nodded. "An old clan who were once good friends." He said softly, however Ranma heard him and raised an eye brow. "I had some friends who were members of the Uzumaki clan." Ranma nodded. Over the course of a few minutes Kasumi, Ranma and Katsuhito had talked about many things, Ranma or rather Ranko training in the martial arts. The old priest nodded his head, however over the course of Ranko's tale Katsuhito was clenching and unclenching his fist when Ranko would tell him some of the training that he had gone though. Kasumi eyes were burning with hatred, something that not many people who knew her would want to see.
By the time they had finished talking it was time for dinner; Kasumi blushed as she had forgotten that she wanted to help down at the house. As the three of them were walking Ranma hung back a little, as he walked he could feel something in the air. Something that was far older than anything that he had ever felt, and it was powerful, very powerful.
However he couldn't pin point it. Shrugging his shoulders Ranma hurried along to catch up with Kasumi and Mr. Masaki. Unknown to Ranma there was someone that was watching him/her. Someone that was far older than anyone that was around. She watched with sad eyes as the young Ranma ran to catch up with the others.
She has been through so much, and yet she has a good heart and soul. The blue haired woman thought. Washu I hope that you can help her.
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-Later that night-
Kasumi was sitting on the couch with her head in her hands. A few seconds ago Kasumi had read a scan report that what had appeared to be a little red headed girl, the truth though was far different. The little girl was in fact Kasumi's old teacher, Washu.
"Are you sure none or the scans made a mistake?" Kasumi asked. Washu gave the young nineteen year old a look like say was saying 'Come again?' Kasumi sighed. This was bad, really bad. What kind of monster does this to their own child? Picking up the scan report again Kasumi went on to read more of it.
She didn't like what she was seeing either. According to the reports Ranma/Ranko had small traces of Yokai or demon energy running through her mana systems. Kasumi raised an eye brow with that one seeing as how Mana was the source of magical, or in some cases Sorcery spells. Speaking of which…"How is this even possible, no one has that much Magical energy in the systems, except maybe the Sailor Senshis." Kasumi said as she looked up at Washu who just shrugged.
"She could be a reincarnation of one of the Princesses." Washu said as she sat next to Kasumi. "Not possible all of the Princesses are accounted for, with the exception of Pluto and we both know where she is." Kasumi tells her. "We'll have to figure that out later." Kasumi said. She went back to reading the report once more and paled when she read other part.
"Oh my." She said with a pale face. Washu nodded. This part of the report was hard, even for the Scientist herself. "I'll kill him." Kasumi said. "He's not even human if he does this to his own child." Washu shook her head before placing a hand on her friend's arm. "It's not your place Kasumi." Washu said. "The best we can do is help him/her overcome this by training her to be stronger." Washu said. Kasumi sighed. "Then I guess it's about time we use it." The teen tells her. Washu smiled, she made some adjustments since the last time Kasumi, or anyone else had used Washu's Training room.
Kasumi paled a little when she saw the grin on Washu's face. Somehow she knew that things had just gotten harder for both Ranma, and Kasumi.
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-Nerima-
"I'm going to kill that no good mother Fu…"
"Sayuri Kuno don't you dare finish that sentence!"
Hikari yelled at her daughter who looked a little sheepish. "Sorry mom." Sayuri said rubbing the back of her neck. Hikari sighed as she looked at the report that came in from Kasumi. She hummed at some of the things in it and almost cried after reading some more of it. That poor child can never seem to get a break. She thought.
When it came to the end of the report, Hikari sighed even more. As she feared Washu was unable to fix what Genma had done to the girl. If she had trying Ranma/Ranko would lose all of her memory, Genma had used too many of that blasted pill for any type of cure, and while the effects seems to be limited it was going to take time, time Hikari hoped they had.
"Any lock finding out who Ranko really is?" She asked her daughter. Sayuri shook her head. "It's almost like she doesn't exist. I can't even find anything on Genma. Mom I hate to say this, but I think we may have to ask Nabiki." Hikari hated that thought but the girl had resources that have somehow slipped though the Kunos' Fingers.
"Fine, but you must make it very clear to her that if she ever thinks that she can blackmail this family again, no one will be able to find the body." Hikari said. Sayuri nodded. Nabiki was too smart for her own good sometimes. Sayuri knew this and a few years ago Nabiki found out the Kuno family secret and had tried to blackmail the clan into a large amount of money.
The head of the Kuno family didn't like this idea and had threatened to just kill the young girl. However it was Sayuri who had stopped Nabiki from dying after she had told the Family head that the Tendo's was near financial ruin after the death of Soun's wife. An agreement was made, but with a warning that if the middle child of Soun Tendo was to ever threaten the clan again she would regret it.
Sayuri smiled as an idea came to her. "I think I have an idea mom." Hikari had a funny feeling she wasn't going to like this idea but if it would help Ranko in the end she guess it was okay. She just hopes she doesn't get arrested….again.
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-Furinkan High school-
"What do you want Kuno." Nabiki said as she meets up with Sayuri. The younger girl sighed. "I need your help." Sayuri tells her. Nabiki crosses her arms debating rather or not to help, that is until Sayuri handed her a note with an amount that she was willing to pay for Nabiki services. "Are you serious, or are you up to something?" Nabiki asked.
"No, I talked it over with my mother." Sayuri said. "However there is one condition." Nabiki had to think this through Dealing with Tatewaki Kuno was one thing. He was easy, simply because he was mentally challenged. However Sayuri was the rest of her family wasn't, but the amount that Sayuri was willing to pay would put the Tendo family out of the hole they were in.
"Fine, I'll do it." Nabiki said after a few minutes of thinking. Sayuri smiled and handed Nabiki a bracelet. "Put that on." Sayuri said. Nabiki did just that. No sooner that the metal touched her wrist that there was a clicking sound and a slight pain in her wrist. "What the hell?"
Sayuri smiled. "Don't worry just a little insurance to make sure you stay in line." Sayuri said. Nabiki growled at Akane's friend. "Now, now none of that, once you gather any information, or come up with nothing you'll still get paid for your time." Sayuri then handed a folder to the middle Tendo. "I need you to find any and all information on this girl."
Nabiki took the folder and opened it. Her eyes widen. "I see." Was all Nabiki said. "You're wasting your time. The girl, or for that matter her boy from doesn't exists." Sayuri raised an eyebrow. Nabiki sighed. "I went looking into some information on the Saotome's." She started. "It wasn't easy, and I found nothing on a Ranma Saotome, however I did find some information about a Ranko Uzumaki."
Sayuri had to raise her eyes brows at this; she could have sworn Ranko said no one would know that name. That was one of the reasons why she didn't use the name as much as she would like. Nabiki pulled out a table and looked up something that was in her files. "Let's see age unknown, height unknown but is to believed to be about 5'3", Hair red, eyes a deep/greyish blue." Nabiki then gave the tablet to Sayuri. "I didn't look into it much because the picture didn't match the face." Sayuri took the tablet and started to study the picture.
What she saw angered her even more, the girl, or in this case young woman was badly beaten. There wasn't much to go on though. The file states that the injuries that the young woman had gotten were from training in the martial arts, although Sayuri could clearly see other-wise. However as she studied the picture some more Sayuri couldn't help but wonder why she looked so familiar.
She had send her a copy you her e-mail so she can study the information a little better. Handing the tablet back to Nabiki, she had undone the lock on the bracelet. "A promise is a promise Nabiki. The money should have been routed to your bank account by now." Sayuri smiled when she saw the look on Nabiki's face. "Later Tendo." Sayuri said to the middle daughter as she walked off.
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-Unknown location-
He can't believe that he had lost that bitch of a daughter, and her temporary fiancé. The nerve of that girl giving someone like him something like that, Genma Saotome was no fool, much as he led people to believe. Thanks to his panda form he was able to trace Ranma and Kasumi to Okinawa and as much as he hates it, that blasted Masaki house.
He hated these people, or at least the clans' head of house. There was just something about the old man that runs the shrine that just pisses Genma off. Damn it. Genma thought. I'll have to wait until night fall, for now slut you're safe, but I will have you and then you will learn a lesson that you will never forget.
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Ranko was walking around the Masaki House hold wearing comfortable clothing for once. Wearing the same thing over and over again was getting to be a pain in the butt. Ranma wanted to learn more about his family, seeing as if it might become a part of hers one day even if it's for a little while.
Leaving the house and walking down the dock that goes out to the pond area, no it was really more like a lake. Sitting down at the end of the dock and placing her feet in the water Ranko had started thinking about the last few days, like before she had learned that several weeks had been taken from her. Placing a hand on her head, Ranko couldn't but think that something important was missing from her life.
Then she remembered Kuro back at the Kuno's. Ranma had asked him to stay behind, because if Genma had found out about him; well let's just say it wouldn't be pretty. With one thought leaving another had taken its place. This time it had to do with what Washu had said. Ranma and Ranko (really it was confusing when it was the same person.) had a very high level of Mana in their life force.
When asked about it, Washu has explained that it's a source of magical powers the kind that witch and wizards uses. However she went on by saying that she had not seen this high of magical powers since the dawn of the Moon Empire, as she once called it, the Silver Millennium. That got some shocked looks.
Again Ranko thoughts once again shifted to a few days ago, back when Sayuri was telling her about the lost kingdom. Ranko blinked, now how did she know that? Oh right, she was telling me about what happen the last few days before Genma did something to my memory. She thought. She heard footsteps walking up to her but she didn't need to look to see who it was, as Kasumi sat next to her.
What did surprise her though was that Kasumi was handing her a fishing pole, then a bucket of bait. "What? I always found fishing to be relaxing." Kasumi said as she baited her hook and cast out the line. "Ranko, you need to relax every now and then or you'll burn yourself out." Kasumi paused as there was a fish on her hook and she quickly reeled it in.
Ranko smiled, the fish wasn't all that big but it remained Ranko of a time where she would fish on the docks near Ryouga's home. It was one of those times that Ranko could really enjoy the day and not have to worry about Genma. It was also when Ranko realized that she was….having stop her thinking seeing as how her pole line was going nuts, Ranko quickly started to reel in her line only for something to go wrong and was then pulled into the water.
Kasumi blinked, then she blinked again as Ryoko came out of the water followed closely by a pissed off red head. "Ryoko!" Ranko yelled as she started to throw Ki blasts at the whatever the hell she was. Ryoko for her part kept laughing as she dodged out of the way of the Ki blasts. "Is that the best you got?" Ryoko teased. "You couldn't hit the….oh shit!" She curses as she saw the, well she did know what she saw.
On the side lines Kasumi eyes had widen. "Sensei, what the hell is that?" Kasumi asked as she saw Ranko holding something above her hand, it looked like a shrunken, but it was glowing as well as spin. "Amazing, I haven't seen anything like that since the…" Her eyes widen as she saw how much power Ranko was putting into the move. "Ryoko look out!" Washu called out as Ranko had thrown the move.
Lucky Ryoko did dodge the move rather than try to block it. It was a good thing to seeing as how the area had blown up. Ryoko turned around to look at the young red head. The look Ryoko was giving her though was one of anger, However as she took a closer look at Ranko she noticed something odd about the red head.
Her right arm hung at her side and was bleeding heavily from open cuts. "Shit, Ryoko get her to the med lab now!" Washu yelled in a panic. The former Space Pirate just looked at her then back at the Ranko. "The brat over did it." Was all she said before she gently took Ranko by her good arm before she phased her to the med lab.
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Shit, she remembers the move. Genma thought as he spied on the Masaki group. She getting too strong again, she needs to be weak if…. He had to stop his thinking and he heard a noise close by. Without saying anything Genma Saotome vanished just before Ayeka and her sister Sasami had walked into the clearing.
"That's odd; I could have sworn there was somebody here." Ayeka said. Sasami just looked around; she too could have sworn that someone was here as well. "Who knows, we better get back though." The younger sister said.
Genma watched as the two princesses left the clearing, he looked back but everyone had gone back to the house. He hated to do it, but he'll have to wait until the training trip schedule was suppose , he'll head back to the Tendo Dojo for now and make sure that Soun would drink his specially make Sake to alter the fools mind to switch the engagement back to Akane.
He'll then have to teach the little slut a lesson in resecting his orders once more. He will not fail his Mistress this time, he'll either break his daughter strong will or he'll just have to kill her, or better yet sell her off to the highest bidder. As he stepped away he turned to look back at the Masaki household, I'll let you win this time daughter, but mark my words, you will be in a whole new world of hurt when you return home.
To Be Continued…
And done, at least with this chapter, I have to tell you it wasn't really that easy to write, and sadly this is where the guess appearances for the Tenchi team ends (at least for now) I know I may have gotten them out of character but it has been a very long time since I seen any of the Tenchi episodes.
We head back to Nerima in the next chapter.
For those of you wandering this "If Ranko is already this powerful, how is Genma still winning their fights?" Okay so that will be explained in the next chapter and I must warn you that it will be dark, I won't go into detail myself but if you don't like anything to do with Rape, then sadly you shouldn't be reading this story.
Things will get lighter as the story goes, and I am planning a Special Chapter from one of my favorite chapters of Ranma, but it will be different seeing as Happosai isn't in the story yet (He'll appear in Book two.) so I have to work that out.
Anyways if you like this chapter let me know, the ending was rushed because I ran out of ideas. Oh one last thing, in case you don't know this story is a mega crossover story, so there will be a lot of guess appearances from other Anime, I would like to do a chapter where Ranko and Yusuke but heads as they hunt demons, but I'm not too familiar with Yu Yu Hakusho.
The best one though is Sailor Moon, I'll be adding that one later when this Book comes to an end, and I still have to plan it.
Will that's it. Thanks for reading and have a good day; night or whatever.
Kidan Out.