If he was honest with himself he'd say that he was pretty terrified. What if you were sent to a school full of monsters? Wouldn't you be scared?
So what happens now? Does he just give up or does he keep on fighting on. He was never much of a fighter but life didn't give him much of choice. So he, Kasumi Aono, was sent right back into the fire.
What are the chances of being "randomly" selected to go on a school field trip twice. Improbable you say? Nope, it happened.
Kasumi started hyperventilating. He was totally freaking out. Lost without a prayer. That is until Miss Sendo walked into the classroom. If she was in charge then this had to be a real field trip, right?
She was so smart and pretty. In the most professional way possible that is. It was her brains that captured Kasumi's attention, nothing else, just her brains.
When she walked into the class Kasumi's heart started going pitter-patter. Part of that might have something to do with his last "Class field trip". It's not like Mrs. Sendo would ever do something like that. She was way too smart.
Wow did she look good in those clothes. The way she was looking down at that piece of paper, the way she looked at him, the way she- oh no, its happening again.
"So why are we really here", asked Ice. She always was the smart one.
Miss Sendo tilted her head ever so slightly. The light hit her funny so there was a glint in her eyes. When she looked at you it felt like she was analyzing you. As if you were a chemistry recipe or a book. Some times there was this strange bubbly feeling to balance out the dread, and sometimes there wasn't.
"How astute of you to notice Miss Aono. While the main reason for you traveling to china and japan is to experience other cultures I'll admit that there may have been some ulterior motives at work in planning the trip. Should you happen to bump into my son while on your trip to Jusenkyo springs and Nerima I'd appreciate it if you could bring him to me."
Kasumi new this was too good to be true. Trips like meant he got to see the inside of the infirmary. Hopefully this trip wouldn't be concluded with a trip to the morgue.
"Is there anything else we should know?"
Sendo gave an animalistic grin. " This trip is will take you to extremely dangerous places. There is magic out there that even I can't reverse. Don't fall into the springs and watch out for Pandas"
Ice then asked, " Could you tell us what your son looks like"
"Fit, attractive, have you ever seen an Calvin Klein model?"
"No . . . Maybe . . . yes", admitted Ice.
Miss Sendo then elaborated, " Brown hair, Crimson eyes, and he's really fit. Perhaps finding their martial arts master would make tracking them down easier. From what I've been able to gather he was studying under the tutelage of a certain Ranma Saotome."
Every one in attendance took a moment to digest this.
"One more thing", announced Miss Sendo, "There is the matter of your transportation".
Kasumi was trying really hard to read Miss Sendo's expression meant. Was that pity or amusement in her eyes? Why was she smiling like that? The way she was looking at them, what did it mean?
"All of you are to report to the abandoned haunted fenced off sports field where those teenagers were murdered 44 years ago as of tonight and wait their for evac"
'oh, this is fantastic', thought Kasumi.
"This is fantastic!", said Rin aloud.
"Rin, I don't think this is not such a good idea"
Rin picked him up and threw him onto her shoulder. "Come on little bro, stop being such a wuss"
"Rin, we could die"
"Not on my watch you won't", she growled.
Rin carried Kasumi all the way to the field and then threw him over the barbed wire fence. She and every one else then followed soon after. Except of Ice's dog. Rin solved that problem by using a pinch of thermite to melt open a doggie door for him.
At the field they saw a mildly concerning sight. Okay, so there was a B-15 bomber covered in rather inappropriate art work. There was also a gentleman in a top hat approaching them. In addition there the small matter of a swarm of Orangutan's with power tools. They appeared to be trying to repair a gaping hole in the side of said B-15 bomber. Were they chattering in Spanish?
"My fair ladies your transport awaits"
"Who are you?", asked Rose Weasely. You know Rose, the daughter of Professor Granger, never mind not important.
"My dearest apologies. My name is Maximilian Stanton, and what might your name be?"
"Rose", said the Witch.
"What a lovely name"
The gentleman in the top hat then smiled and said, "It's an honor to have such lovely ladies aboard our humble air craft." The man with the Top hat also added a few moments later, " You're dog is welcome aboard as well".
Kasumi gave an offended look, then he realized that he was referring to Ice's pet and not him, then he realized that that meant he was some how insinuating that he was a lady. Of course Kasumi then realized that he was STILL wearing Ice's spare uniform and came to the conclusion that perhaps he should acquire a new pair of pants. Preferably before something unfortunate happened.
Maximilian who was not haunted by such unpleasant thoughts gave a big grin and then bellowed aloud, "Prepare yourselves for the spirit of adventure". The fine gentlemen then swagger walked towards the aircraft and every one just sort of followed.
"Mind your head", Mr. Stanton helpfully reminded them. Right in time for Kasumi to slam his head. Every one else boarded without much trouble. Rin came aboard, as did Ice, and Kurumu's daughter Arang, and that creepy foreign exchange student wearing a blue uniform, and some how Ice's dog got on too.
Mr. Stanton then climbed aboard the badly mauled bomber and made a few Friendly announcements.
"As you have noticed we don't really have any seat belts. So would you please all try rather hard not die a painful death while on board. Also we'd like to thank you for flying DRT airways because few people are crazy enough to these days. Your pilots for today will be Carlos and Santiago."
With an unearthly roar the engines came to life. Smoke spewed into the air and the crew started howling victoriously. When they took off cold air poured in through the plains many wounds. The Top hated man entered the chamber and volunteered his shirt to Rose. He then smiled and whispered something comforting into her ear.
As their flight progressed a few of the crew man swung by to offer them Lion energy bars or some Irn-Bru.
At one point or another Kasumi screamed over the cacophony, "Where's the bathroom?"
One of the crewmen kindly pointed him towards the gaping hole in the side of the planes. Kasumi then got out of their seat and decided to do something really really stupid.
At the end of it all, after a grueling 20 hour plus flight they finally reached their destination. Their plane had made a soft and controlled landing on top of the Tendo Dojo in mainland Japan. They only lost 2 of the engines during said controlled landing. That's a record!
Kasumi limped out of the plain, then slid of the roof, and then his body hit the grass. He rolled over and started puking his guts out. A moment later Rin leapt out of the plain and landed right next to him.
As she surveyed this new land she balled her fists. Her eyes flicked every which way and her muscles strained against her uniform. When some one did come out of the household she was ready. She walked in front of her kin and cracked her knuckles.
A kind motherly figure holding a cat emerged from the Tendo household. "Excuse me, is their something I can help you with?"
"We're looking for Ranma Saotome"
"Oh, I'm sorry. He's not here."
"Where is he?"
"I think her went off to save my younger sister again. Something about fairies"
Rin kicked the ground, "Well F*** a duck, looks like we're going to have to track him down after all"
"Are you looking for Mouse as well?", asked Kasumi Tendo.
Rin pulled her brother off the ground. She threw him back over her shoulder and then went back to having polite conversation with the eldest daughter of Soun Tendo.
"Nope, not looking for that person. But I do have a weird request for you. Do you think we could stay the night here? You know as like a bed and breakfast thing. I don't think my little bro can take much more traveling"
Kasumi Tendo smiled, "Of course you can"
"Do you take Yen, Tea, or bit coins as payment?"
"There's no need for that. You must be so tired from your travels. Please come in"
"Can my friends come too?", asked Rin.
"Of course"
They came in and took a seat. After Rin very gently put Kasumi, her Kasumi, down that is.
"So how do you know Ranma?", asked Mrs. Tendo.
"Actually we're not so much looking Ranma as we are a student of his. His last name is probably Sendo. Attractive, fit, does anything like that ring a bell?"
"Allot of people in Nerima are like that. But the name does ring a bell. Maybe you should ask my younger sister Nabiki. Although I should worn you that her services do come with a price"
Rin looked at her Kasumi who had fallen off of the couch and was currently drooling on the floor.
"I'm terribly sorry to stretch your hospitality so much, but I think we might have to stay more then one night"
"That's fine. Here, I'll be back in a moment. Maybe some tea will make him feel better"
"Thanks", said Rin.
By the time Kasumi came back in all the rest of the gang had walked in and taken a seat.
"I'm gonna need a bigger tea pot", she muttered as she went back into the kitchen. She came out with a Cauldron full of tea, the other teapot, and she made several trips back into the kitchen to grab to tea cups."
"Looks like we're staying here for tonight", said Rin.
Precious moments ticked by and they all thanked Miss Tendo for her Hospitality. Eventually they got around to deciding who would sleep where. As they all laid down their heads for the night they thanked god that they had made it here okay.
"Rin", whispered Ice from the bed she was laying on, "I was wondering something".
"What?"
"My dad said you were afraid of fire, so why do you use it all the time?"
Rin Stretched herself out on the floor and then answered, "Because there has always been something I was more afraid of then fire. There was some one very special to me that I had to protect. However long it takes, whatever the price may be, I'll continue to guard them. Its just who I am, its just what I am. If I have to burn this whole world down to protect them then so be it."
"Good night Rin"
"Good night, Ice"
Restful sleep can calm the mind. So let their sleep be restful. They're going to need it for what lies ahead.