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Chapter Seven

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"I told you I'm fine Kasumi." Ranma said to his fiancée as he entered the Tendo Dojo. Kasumi had her arms crossed and poked Ranma's right arm causing the young man to scream in pain. "Right dear and I'm Willow Johnson." Ranma had tears in his eyes, he made Kasumi mad, something that had never happened before, and to be fair, he now knew where Akane got it.

The two had come back a little later then they had planned, Ranma or at the time Ranko was in healing after the move that she had tried to use. The technique itself had caused quite of bit of damage to the young teen and while she or rather he was out of danger Washu had advised that the teen relax and take it easy for a few days for him and her to heal.

"Now, I want you to go and put our things in my room." Kasumi said. She held up her hand when Ranma tried to protest this. "No but's, we talked about this and you're staying in my room." Ranma sighed. It was another change that came with the switching of the engagement. Ranma didn't like it though, he only saw Kasumi as a sister, and nothing more.

"Okay." Ranma finally said, truth be told Ranma was pretty tried, they had walked most of the way back, only taking a train were they could and then walked some more. Kasumi walked up to the young man and gave him a gentle hug, something else that had changed as well, physical contact that wasn't abusive. Kasumi let Ranma go and he made his way up stairs.

As Kasumi watch her fiancé walk upstairs Genma was watching the two and started to make plans, if things kept going this way the plans he had could be in danger, he needed this place very much if his plans were to succeed. He would either have Kasumi killed or drug Soun so that the engagement would switch back to Akane, and if that didn't work, he would just have to kill his "Friend" in order to get the property.

Genma smiled he had liked that idea at first, but then he had learned that Kasumi would inherit the house if that happen. For now though he'll stick to this plan of the marriage then he can get rid of all of them anyways.

Kasumi noticed that Genma was watching though and didn't like the feeling that she was getting from him. One of the things that she did while she was staying with the Masakis was that she restarted her spiritual training again, right now though the feeling that she was getting from Genma was that of someone with a dark nature, a very dark nature.

Putting on her familiar smile Kasumi made her way to the family room and saw her father and sisters eating take out, with a glance Kasumi looked into the kitchen and was glade that it was in one piece, she had told them that she and Ranma would move out if things were not kept the same as when she left them, truth be told though she had hoped that the kitchen would have been destroyed.

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Sayuri had ran all the way to the Tendo house when she had gotten the call that Ranma or Ranko depending on who you asked was back in town, she had missed her friend even if Ranma doesn't remember them being friends, plus she had a lot to tell the red head. She jumped onto the perimeter
wall and very carefully jumped to the landing that Kasumi had made.

She tapped the window three times and then waited a seconds before tapping two more times. It was a message to Kasumi that would tell her that she was there; then again she could come in through the front door but she would have to explain to Akane why she was there and that could led to Ranma getting hurt.

The window opened and Sayuri stepped in only to see a sleeping Ranma in a second bed, napping. The young burnet wasn't blind, Ranma was a very good looking young man, but for some reason seeing him like this was troubling, she also saw the cast on his arm and wondered what happen. As if hearing her thought Kasumi answered the unasked question.

"It was sparring accident with an old friend." Kasumi told her. She sat down next to Ranma and placed a hand on his forehead, hoping that the trap didn't cause him to have a fever. There wasn't one. "There was nerve damage to his hand and arm as well as several cuts." Kasumi sighed. She then had gone into detail about what the technique looked like causing Sayuri's eyes to widen.

"Are you sure about what it looked like?" She asked to Kasumi's nodded Sayuri had to sit down. "Kasumi, that move had not been seen or heard of in the last ten thousand years, not since the fall of the Moon Kingdom." To say Kasumi was surprise was an understatement. She along with many other Demon hunters had known about the Moon Kingdom for a long time.

After all it came with the job seeing as how many of the demons that they hunter are more Youma then demons. "But how do Ranma and Ranko know the technique?" Sayuri sighed and looked at the sleeping teen, Ranko trusted her and in a way so did Ranma, but She knew about the sisterly love that Ranma, and Ranko had for Kasumi.

"Konoha." Was Sayuri reply. "At first when I was told the story I thought Ranko went to the lost village of Uzukagure, I was wrong, it was the village of Konoha." Kasumi eyes widen. Konoha was famous for one reason; it was for a young warrior who had to face many trails in his young life. Much like what Ranma and Ranko is doing right now.

Kasumi looked down at Ranma. She couldn't stop the smile from appearing on her face. "He's just full of surprises, isn't he?" She asked. Sayuri smiled. "If what you say is true then Ranma should be more powerful than he is now, then why…"

Sayuri shook her head. "I'm not too sure Kasumi, I have my guesses but then the more I think about it the more it sound possible." Sayuri took a book out of her pocket and flipped throw some pages. "There are legends about seals that are able to do things that must people can't explain." Sayuri said. She showed Kasumi a very familiar seal, one that was both dangerous and hilarious at the same time.

Kasumi read through some of the pages then her eyes widen when she had stopped at one seal. The gasps of air and Kasumi suddenly placing a hand over her mouth cause Sayuri to look at Kasumi. "What's wrong?" She asked. Kasumi couldn't say anything as Kasumi gave Sayuri the book. Sayuri carefully read the page, her eyes widen and when she saw Kasumi nod, Sayuri felt like she was going to be sick.

"Ar…are you sure he has it?" Sayuri asked. Again Kasumi nodded. "Where?" Sayuri asked. Kasumi could say anything for a few moments, Sayuri had to hug the older teen just to try and claim her. She had to ask the question again, she didn't remember seeing anything like the seal that was shown in the book. "Kasumi were?"

Kasumi took in a deep breath. "Center of their back, almost near their heart." Kasumi said looking at the young teen sleeping on the bed. Sayuri looked down at the page again. The passage in it said that the seal would not be fatal even if it was placed near or on any organs, but it would cause server pain. "That bastard." Kasumi cursed with tears in her eyes.

The two sat in silence for a while, Sayuri was trying to see if there was a way to remove the seal, it didn't look to hopeful seeing as how only an Uzumaki or the person who placed the seal on Ranma, and Ranko were the only ones who could remove it. However it was very hopeful that if they could get them to a Priestess with strong spiritual it possible that it could be removed.

Both Sayuri and Kasumi could think of several people, For Kasumi though they would have to go back to the Masakis, however Sayuri did have a friend in the Minato ward at the Cherry Hill shrine, it was a long shot but she might be able to help. Sayuri took out her cell phone and dialed a number that she hasn't called in a while.

After a minute someone on the other line had picked up. "Hello? Yes, is Rei Hino available?"

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-Hikawa Shrine, Minato ward-

"Yes, I understand, if you can wait a few days I'll have everything set up." A teenage girl about fourteen said as she talked on the phone. She listens to the other person on the other line and with a nod and a good-bye she hung up the phone.

"Is everything okay Rei?" An elderly man asked. Rei had to take a moment to gather her thoughts. Her grandfather was starting to worry. "Rei?" Rei turned around and asked a question that he had hoped he would never have to answer.

"Grandfather, what can you tell me about the Uzumaki Spiral Curse seal?" Needless to say Grandfather Hino had started cursing up a storm.

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-Next day-

"Why should I go to school?" Ranma asked. Kasumi sighed again. "I mean, I should be resting right?" Kasumi nodded as she handed him his bag. "After all I even have a doctor's note so why?" Kasumi just shook her head before she started her reply.

"Because you need to go, Ranma you lack a lot of basic knowledge." Kasumi said. "I want you to at least try to stay awake today okay?" Ranma sighed before he nodded his head, he had learned that Sayuri had come over last night but he was asleep. So he was hoping that he could learn a little bit more from the brunette.

"Hey could I come with you?" asked a flying yellow plush toy of a small winged bear. Ranma looked at Kasumi who shrugged; after all it was Kuro who had looked after Ranma before this whole mess with his memory had started. "I don't see why not if you can stay hidden." Ranma said.

Ranma had also learned that he was somehow a Magical girl as well, and while the cards were mostly there, there were a few missing. "You want to come along in case one of those Clow cards show up don't you?" He asked. Kuro nodded his head. Ranma opened up his bag and let the little plush in.

Kasumi gave a small kiss to Ranma's cheek. "Have a good day." Kasumi said. Ranma nodded as he walked out the door. As he left though Kasumi watch him. Nabiki walked up to her older sister and stood next to her. "You sure about this Kasumi?" Nabiki asked. "I don't trust Ranma, or his father." Kasumi turned to look at her sister.

"I Trust Ranma, His father on the other hand can go to hell." Kasumi said with hatred that Nabiki had never heard before in her life. Soun's middle daughter wondered what happen on that trip that caused Genma to come back earlier than expected and for Ranma to have a cast on his right arm. Either way it didn't mattered, Soon she'll have enough evidence to have them both thrown out.

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Ranma sighed as he reached the gates on the school. Standing before him was Kuno, and from what she had told him, Sayuri's cousin. "What do you want Kuno?" Ranma said crossing his arms.

"Stand aside Saotome; I await the most beauteous Akane Tendo." Ranma sighed and rubbed his forehead. However instead for fighting the jerk Ranma stepped around him however before he got too far though Ranma turned around and addressed Kuno.

"Akane is already here ya jackass." With that being said Ranma walked into the school and to his classroom. Kuno just blinked, but choosing not to believe Ranma stood there. Idiot Ranma thought to himself as he changed his shoes.

It didn't take Ranma very long to get to the classroom. He took one look at Sayuri but didn't say anything as he took his seat. Akane was talking with Yuka and didn't say anything to Ranma at all. During class people kept looking at Ranma, It was probably have something to do with the cast on his arm, and the look that he has been given Sayuri.

At Lunch Sayuri went looking for Ranma after he was chased out of the classroom by Akane after she catches him looking at her friend. The young woman sighed and went to look for her friend. However it was proven hard as she had been looking for him and lunch break was nearing its end. "Psst."

Sayuri stopped and looked around. She was near a corner of the school that had a lot of shade. She looked around again when the sound caught her attention. Then she had to blink after she heard. "Sayuri-Chan, over here." Sayuri blinked and looked in the corner again and standing there was her missing friend.

"What the hell?" She asked as she walked up to Ranma, who somehow remained male after getting chased by an angry Tendo. "I looked here like two times, and you didn't say anything?" Sayuri nearly yelled at Ranma. Ranma rubbed the back of his head.

"Sorry, had to hide from Akane." Ranma explained. "I set up some seals that acted like camouflage in an area." Sitting down next to him Sayuri could see at least two seals were placed on the wall. "Wow." Sayuri said. "How long did it take you to make theses?"

Ranma looked at the seals and shrugged his shoulders. "Don't really remember." Ranma said. He then turned to Sayuri; he had to get this out of the way. "So what did you find out?"

The young woman sighed and had to explain to Ranma a few things, she went on to add that in her opinion that things just didn't add up. "Unless you were born in space there should have been some records of your birth." Sayuri explained. "However I'm finding nothing, no Ranko, or Ranma Saotome anywhere."

Ranma sighed and rubbed the back of his head. "I don't think Genma Saotome is my real father." Ranma said. "I look nothing like him, and then there's the way he treats me." Sayuri placed her hand on Ranma's arm. "I'm nowhere near ready to fight him for answer, not yet at least." Sayuri nodded.

Just as she was about to say something Kuro came out from Ranma's backpack and looked at the two, he had a frown on his face. "What's up Kuro?" Ranma asked. The plushie just shook his head he was looking up to the sky but he didn't say anything. "Okay you're acting weird what's wrong?" Ranma said as he crossed his arms. Kuro looked back down at Ranma. "I sense the missing Clow cards." Ranma blinked but before he could say anything the bell ranged signaling the end of lunch. As the two got up and were ready to run off into school clouds had started to roll in, no sooner had that happen lighting had also started, follow by thunder as well.

"Looks like its going to be one hell of a storm." Sayuri said as she entered the school, Ranma stood in the door frame and watched the clouds; his eyes had changed color for a brief second before going back to their original color. He then looked down at Kuro who had nodded his head. "It's the Clow cards." Ranma sighed; there was nothing that he could do at the moment.

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-Later that day.-

"Hello Tendo residence?" Kasumi said as she answered the phone, after a few seconds though the smile that she had on her face had fallen. "Are you sure?" She asked, the person on the other end though had conformed her fears. "I see, I'm sorry to hear that, yes I will inform both parties right away, yes thank you for your time."

Kasumi placed the phone back down on the cradle and turned to walk back into the kitchen Kami damn him! Kasumi cursed as she started to put things away after she had made both her father and Genma's lunches. "Kasumi, who was that on the phone?" Her father asked. Kasumi once again turned on her fake smile and turned to look at him.

"Just an old friend from school." She said. "We had made plans; sadly she couldn't make it due to a family emergency." She took a towel from the counter and started drying her hands. "Father I'm going for a walk, I'll be back before dinner." Kasumi said as she placed the towel back on the counter.

She had gone up stairs to get a few things and to change her clothing, Truth be told she hated to wear dresses most of the time, she doesn't even remember why she started to wear them like she usually do to begin with. She needed this walk to help clear her mind, if she didn't there was going to be a fight in the house and it wasn't going to be Ranma and Akane.

As Kasumi came down the stairs Genma was watching her, now that she wasn't wearing a dress Genma could tell that the eldest daughter had training in the martial arts. What are you planning? He thought. Then he had an idea, he would follow Kasumi and see where she went. Depending on where she was he would attack her. After all he wanted pay back for what she had done to him.

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"I guess the rain wasn't as bad as I thought it was." Sayuri said as she and Ranma walked out of the school at the end of the day. "Say Ranma, Do you want to come over and study for the test with me?" Sayuri asked, "Mom has been wanted to see you for a while as well."

Ranma thought about it. It would give him more time away for Genma. That and the fact that there was a training room the likes that he had never seen before, well before he lost his memories. "Sure, do you think you that I could use the training room?" He asked.

Sayuri blinked the personalities between Ranma and Ranko was weird. Ranko was shy and lacked self-confidence. Ranma on the other hand had confidence in his abilities, but knew that he would need more training in order to face Genma. To Sayuri though both Ranma and Ranko was strong, if what Ken and Ryu had said about her was true.

"Sure, I don't see why not." Then an Idea made Sayuri smile. "I know why you don't spend the weekend? That way we have all weekend to study for the test on Monday." Ranma seemed to love that Idea; however he blinked when he remembered something.

"I can't" Ranma said. "I have to work the weekend at the Café." Sayuri's smile had fallen at that. Cologne was one of the people protecting Ranma, and Ranko from Genma. If anyone could beat that bastard it was the old amazon, to bad Ranma wanted to be the one to fight Genma.

"That doesn't mean you can't come over after work." Sayuri said. "Mom did tell you that you can come over at any time." Ranma looked at her. Sayuri's smile for some reason had made his heart beat faster. "Hey I know!" Sayuri shouted. "We should invite Kasumi over as well." Sayuri said as she looked at Ranma. "That way we can all train together." Ranma blinked at that. He had never really thought about that before. "Yeah, we could ask her to train with us." Ranma said in an afterthought. "She's skilled but she's also lacking. Can I ask you why she stopped fighting Demons?"

Sayuri rubbed the back of her head. "I'm sorry Ranma, I do know the reason, but it's not my place to say." Sayuri told him. "I can tell you though that it wasn't just demons that she fought." Ranma nodded his head. "Hard to believe that Nerima once had a criminal organization a few years back." Ranma blinked at her.

Sayuri smiled back at him but didn't say anything more in that manor.

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-The forest outside of Nerima-

Her walk had led her to the outskirts of the city where she had tried to mediate on the matter that was Genma Saotome, or whoever the fuck he was. She was pissed beyond all reason, why on earth would someone place a seal that would cause so much pain to a child?

Ranma, or as she was better known as Ranko was a loving child, she generally cared for people rather they are good or not. The more important question was 'Why did he place the seal in the first place'?

Then there was the fact that Ranko had no records of her or her birth, it was like she never existed at all. No one knew anything about her expect from what she had told people. One thing was for certain though, Ranko, and Ranma had a secret that they were not telling anyone, not even those that were close to them.

Not far from Kasumi Genma watched the eldest Tendo as she went through several katas an evil grin had formed on his lips as he drew a symbol on the ground. This is prefect, she's a lone and there's no one around, let's see we're not that far form Minato, yes this will do, I will miss your cooking though. With a small laugh Genma slammed his hands down on the ground.

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-Sayuri's Home-

Ranma slammed his head on the desk as he had just finished his homework. Sayuri looked up from hers and couldn't help but smile at him. "Whoever invited homework needs to be dropped kick from a cliff." Ranma said.

Sayuri smiled at her friend. Ranma was more relaxed here then he was at the Tendo's, there was hard any pressure from that family. "Oh, come on Ranma it's not that bad." Sayuri said. Ranma gave her a look; Sayuri just smiled and shook her head.

Suddenly there was a loud banging nose coming from the front door, Sayuri got up to answer it but the door was forced open when Kasumi had been thrown through the front door anyways and had landed at the young teens feet. "Kasumi!" Both Ranma and Sayuri had yelled out.

"How is she?" Ranma asked, looking at the damage that was done to his fiancée. Not waiting for an answer Ranma placed Kasumi's head on his lap, Kasumi opened her eyes and looked into Ranma's blue eyes. "What happen?" He asked.

Barely able to talk, and Ranma could see why, she whispered out. "Be careful" Before handing him a cylinder like device. Ranma took it and placed it at his side. Kasumi was in bad shape; her throat had three slash marks, several cuts going diagonally from her face.

There were several cuts on her chest and was bleeding badly thanks to having been thrown throw the door. But what had caught Ranma's attention the most was the fact that Kasumi was missing her left arm. "I let my guard down." Kasumi said as she placed her bloody hand on his cheek. "Don't let your guard down it is very powerful." Kasumi told him.

"Kasumi enough do say anything more." Ranma said as he took off his shirt ripping them into piece to try around Kasumi's wounds. "Ranma, There's something I want to tell you." Kasumi said to him slowly now. Ranma tried to shush her but Kasumi shook her head. "I love you little brother." Then her hand fell from his cheek leaving a bloody hand print.

"Kasumi?" Ranma asked as he gently shook her. "Kasumi!"

To Be Continued…..

Whoa wait don't shoot! I hate cliffhangers as much as the next person but I felt that this was a good stopping point. Now I'm going to leave it up to you rather or not Kasumi dies. Yeah that's right you get to vote on Kasumi's life, I love Kasumi and this was very hard for me.

But it does play an important role in the story as Kasumi was Ranma/Ranko life support as well as his strength. This was very hard for me, like I said I love Kasumi and would have love for this to be a Ranma/Kasumi story but I also wanted something else as well.

Anyways that's it for now, the Next chapter we finally get to see Ranma let lose, and kill who ever attack Kasumi. Thanks for reading.

Kidan Out.