Fallen Angels & Broken Wings Chapter 2, a ranma fanfic

Author note: Okay so took me a bit to get this ready to roll out but it's finally here.

I do hope you enjoy this edition of this story.

F.A.
B.W. Chapter:2

(Three weeks prior-

before Akane sent the letter signaling the end of a Marriage)

It was morning time in Nerima, Japan, and its denizens were gearing up for their daily activities such as school kids either in the process of or were still waking up to prepare for the school day, shop keepers gearing up preparing to open their doors for patrons.

Sounds from the city could be heard on the air as the streets started to pick up with traffic the air crisp and cold and at one home being the Tendo Household two of Nerima's newest editions were preparing for their day.

"Mom, can I borrow a few bucks for school?" Ryomou inquired dully of his mother who was dressed in her work attire since she was a registered doctor at a hospital having got her medical degree.

Akane observed her child noticing his clothing which was a pair of black cargo pants, and a black t-shirt with a rock band logo on it, he wore black gloves that had paw prints just under the palm, his hair long worn straight with a black-n-white beanie though his bangs hung loosely from under it giving him a cute goth look.

Even sported some light makeup which only made his feminine appearance more apparent which seemed to her he didn't care about what people thought and while she worried for him she let him do what he wanted within reason.

"May I inquire what you need a few bucks for?" Akane inquired, as she walked over to the sink proceeding to wash the few items her children had left in it.

Ryomou then quickly in replies, "I saw something I was interested in on the way home from school yesterday and would like to buy it. I'll do extra chores if needed?"

Proceeding to dry her hands Akane walked over to her purse retrieved her wallet taking out several bills proceeding to hold it out for her child to take, "That won't be necessary here will this be enough, or do you need more?" she inquired.

Ryomou gained a small smile reaching out and taking the proffered bills, "No this should be enough Mom!" he exclaimed giving her a thankful bow before pocketing the undisclosed amount.

Turning her attention to her other child, "What about you Kikyo would you like some cash as well?"

"No the item brother is wanting to buy is something that I want as well plus I've been saving my allowance so I can pull from that if I need extra Momma." Kikyo softly said, she currently sported a similar outfit to her brother they typically dressed alike though when her brother was her sister they would gravitate to more feminine styles.

Akane put her wallet away and then walked over patting her son lightly on the back which caused him to grimace in pain and winced, observing this she inquired, "Are you okay?"

"Yes I am fine Mom my friends and I were roughhousing and I fell off the chainlink fence at the canal and landed directly on my back where you just touched me." Ryomou lied since he knew his mother wouldn't believe the truth not without hard evidence.

Akane shaking her head negatively going on to chide her son, "I told you not to walk on and or play on that old rickety thing it could collapse any day now serves you right little baka."

Sitting at the dining room table was the youngest of the family being Akari who was five years old now with long Raven hair worn straight with a blue tint to it when the light shined upon it.

Her current outfit a pink pajama pants with kitty patterns, and her blouse black with a cat face design depicted upon the front middle area.

She peered at her elder brother with an emerald green gaze gaining a sad expression as she knew the true story but was told by both her siblings to say nothing so like a good sibling she didn't say anything though she did want to say something she wasn't going to go against their wishes.

"I know Mom sorry." Ryomou lightly said as he considered anything he might need for the day tilting his head in a slightly cute fashion, "Sis' we should probably head out very soon if we want our favorite morning snack items that Mom doesn't provide."

It was Akane's turn to tilt her head as she lightly bopped her son on the head saying, "Little baka if there is an item I never provide perhaps you could tell me what it is and I'll have it available?"

"Oh, but Mom I've actually mentioned it many times and you refuse." Ryomou dully said as Kikyo finished up her food placing the dishes in the sink and grabbing up her school bag.

She then turned her attention to her Mom saying, "Brother is right Mom you don't like us snacking on said items saying they are loaded with bad things for our health."

"Look okay I get it most children want candy but while you two have self-control I cannot say the same for your little sister there. Please bring some back for her otherwise it won't be fair oh and grab something for me." Akane offered a slim smile to her lips.

Both teens gained knowing smiles with one another, "You got it Mom." they called in unison as they waved to their little sister as they headed out of the house for the day.

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The Tendo duo made their way down the street making good time rushing since they wanted to make a purchase before school eventually arriving at an electronic store and proceeding inside heading straight for the video and recording section.

Manning the counter was an older man in his late forties, with graying hair a white button-up long-sleeve shirt, black slacks, and black dress shoes.

In his hand, he held a newspaper reading it before tilting it down when he heard a light knock on his counter observing two young girls or what he initially had assumed before one of them spoke he realized one of the girls was in fact a boy.

"Excuse me I need a video camera do you have anything you would suggest?" Ryomou inquired of the older man.

The older man listened saying in question, "Interest in video recording are you young man? Are you a part of a video club?"

"No, not exactly I just want to get a video camera for my Mom's birthday," Ryomou said in a white lie not wanting to give the exact reason he wanted one.

The older man let a sigh escape his lips as he looked the boy up and down as he sat his newspaper down on the counter saying, "Well let me see what you have I will not waste my time unless you got the funds to pay for anything I have to offer."

"I can pay here." Ryomou then retrieved the contents of her pocket laying it on the counter to which the older man took the cash in hand counting it before placing it back on the counter just in front of the young teen.

The old man then left the counter going into the back before returning moments later with a small black case proceeding to open it revealing a video camera that looked mid-tier but not too expensive.

"I think this should suit the purpose you need it for it has a decent picture, and the audio recording also is pretty good I own one myself. However, kid if you decide to get into a true hobby return to my store and I'll take a trade-in for something far better provided you have the cash to go along with it." he offered.

Ryomou nodded saying, "I'll consider that in the future how much for the camera?"

The older man then quoted a price at a slightly discounted price at which Ryomou counted out a number of bills handing them over as the former proceeded to close the camera case before taking the proffered bills in hand as he pushed the camera case over to the teen.

Taking the camera in hand Ryomou then handed it to her sibling for safekeeping since there would be less chance for something to happen while it was in her possession.

With that done the duo saying goodbye to the shopkeeper in unison turned and left the store proceeding on their way towards school directly since they would in fact buy the snack items on the way home as promised even though not in the same order of that promise made.

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As per usual Ryomou and Kikyo, both found themselves in class early as per the usual by thirty minutes earlier so the room was empty since no other students had arrived as of yet.

Finding their assigned seats which were two desks by the back window Kikyo's preferred desk was to the right of her brothers at the very back of the class their desks were the only ones back there.

Both siblings proceeded to hang their school bags on the sides of their desks before retrieving notebooks and pens and taking down the notes written on the chalkboard just as the first few students started to pour into the class.

Mornings in school were largely typical the droning on of students chatting about various topics of their interests while others sat quietly either taking notes or just chilling waiting for the class to start and be over with.

Eventually, the teacher enter the room proceeding to retrieve his class planner from his bag along with the tools of his trade he would need for the day.

Once ready he eventually did role call to which each student when their name was called would raise a hand and call out to let him know they were in class and on time, though upon finishing he had never once called for either Ryomou or Kikyo at all.

Though the siblings called in unison saying, "Here Sensei!"

The sensei spared a glance in their direction before going on to explain to the class what they would be doing for the day.

"I swear he acts like we don't exist," Ryomou muttered under his breath to which Kikyo simply nodded in agreement as she listened to the teacher drone on about the current subject.

Though this teacher tended to not pay either sibling notice he was hardly the only one since many including their fellow students typically treated the duo as if Periah's all due to something out of their hands.

Since somehow a video and magazines with still frames had made the rounds among their peers which featured both their father in female cursed form and Aunt which had been circulating which lead the duo to be bullied by some and completely ignored by others.

Though the duo had plenty to be depressed about they didn't allow it to get them down they did continue to score well on their report cards since at the very least their teachers did fairly grade their papers and did not ignore the fact the documents were turned in by the duo.

Their mother had done her best to shield the duo and as far as she knew they hadn't a clue and were just told their father had gone on an impromptu martial arts training journey and hadn't been heard from since.

As for the Aunt, their mother had told them she had gone overseas to run a law firm which both siblings due to the video and magazines they had been made painfully aware of learned it was all lies though they didn't hold it against their mother since they knew she was just trying to insulate them the best she could.

Though their peers were hardly the first to make them aware of the contents of the video and magazines no they learned it from a more closer to home individual whom they disliked with every fiber of their beings.

The siblings never bothered to tell their mother while they disliked him they realized the woman was so love blind they would need more than words to get to her to believe them or so they felt so they secretly bought a video camera to record evidence she couldn't simply shove away with denial.

Of course, neither sibling approved of the relationship though they loved their little half sister they refused to like her father and didn't understand how their mother could date someone while still married to their father though he may be abroad in another country.

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Lunch with friends...

Under a Sakura tree, the Tendo Siblings sat together eating their lunch minding their own business as they typically did during this time since rare was it they would have anyone sit with them though on occasion they would have their few friends who would sit with them not at all concerned by what others might think.

Though currently they were joined by two boys one with black hair and the other with green hair both wearing zebra patterned bandana's around their necks with fangs protruding down just beneath their upper lip, both wearing matching outfits being white pants with black shirts.

Though the green-haired one had a girl trying to feed him though he was trying to push her away despite her antic, she was the spitting image of her mother her long lavender hair done in a traditional Chinese style much the way her mother wore it.

Also sitting with them was a teen with long raven hair worn in a ponytail held via a white bow who looked quite feminine due to how he dressed and carried himself, a large spatula lay on the ground to his right as he currently was cooking okonomiyaki on a small portable grill that sat just in front of him, a small portable table sat to the side with various cooking sauces and spices upon its surface.

Some students walked by the lead calling, "Hey Ryomou how's your father 'er Sorry I meant Dot she doing any more films with your Aunt?"

Ryomou shot the boy a glare, attempting to stand only for his sister to grab his forearm, along with the raven-haired fang-toothed brother saying, "Let it go and fuck that guy he ain't worth it Ryo'."

"Here here fuck 'em Haru." The green-haired fang-toothed brother agreed with his sibling.

The Okonomiyaki chef peered at the group who were getting further away, "This shit is getting old ever since that crap got spread around the school I am so sorry you two have to go through this almost on the daily."

"We should go teach them a lesson." The lavender-haired teen simply stated glaring in the group's direction.

Ryomou took a calming breath before exhaling replying, "Yea fuck 'em Haruto." he then glanced to the lavender-haired teen thinking, 'Gotta love Salt she never shies away from a chance to commit violence in defense of her friends.'

"Akio, can I have one?" Kikyo inquired of the chef.

The okonomiyaki chef revealed to be Akio nodded his head proceeding to prepare some okonomiyaki for his friend saying, "Sure also Ryomou do you also want some?"

"Yea, that would be great Akio most appreciated," Ryomou called proceeding to lean back against the tree while he waited.

Akio as he prepared his friend's meals saying, "Listen we should tell the adults about this it has gone on long enough?"

"No why bother the adults of the school know... I mean they practically pretend we don't exist in class at all." Ryomou dully stated.

Akio frowned at his friend replying, "Then let's go talk to your Mom perha-" finding himself interrupted by Kikyo who shook her head negatively saying, "No she doesn't need to be burdened besides she has been lying to us to protect us."

"Yet you found out anyways she should know you know since that lie while maybe was made with the best of intentions it is probably heavy upon her shoulders." Akio offered in advice as he finished his friend's order placing it on a paper plate and handing it over which Kikyo took in hand.

Ryomou gained a tired look saying, "I don't want any of you approaching our Mom about this subject she doesn't need this stress right now so please don't we will approach her ourselves once we are ready."

"When ready please let us know and if you need us we will all be there for you both in support," Akio replies assuredly to the siblings who looked amongst their group noting each member nodded their heads in a silent vow.

Ryomou and Kikyo both were grateful to have such good friends though the duo didn't want their friends too involved in their family since they both were harboring a few secrets of their own they didn't want their friends to find out about worried about how they would be perceived even if it was no fault of their own.

"Sure if it comes to that we will consider it." Kikyo offered though she had no intention to get their friends involved if it at all could be helped.

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School finally ended the siblings made their way home walking by the decrepit chain link fence that had collapsed at some unknown date it was up one day they would walk it like a tight rope but one day they found it had collapsed overnight.

They walked in silence fully aware of what they were planning and the consequences if they should be found out but they felt it would be worth it if they could help their mother see the monster for what he was the safer they would be including their little sister.

Stopping briefly at a snack shop they bought the promised items for their mother and little sister proceeding straight home.

"So where do we set it up when we get there Nee-san?" Kikyo inquired as she followed just behind her brother.

Ryomou continued his forward momentum saying, "My room I know the best spots to place it since I am the main target he generally goes after."

"What if he catches us?" Kikyo inquires gaining a slightly fearful tone.

Ryomou shrugged his shoulders, "Probably will beat us again... If lucky for you it will just be me." he simply stated pausing momentarily before saying, "If this fails I honestly don't know what to do I can't deal with this much longer and neither can you Sis'."

"I wish Papa was here he would whoop that guy," Kikyo commented hanging her head low.

Ryomou let a sigh escape his lips replying, "But Pops isn't here Sis' he ain't coming to rescue us and we both know why he isn't here. He's gone into hiding overseas with Auntie Nab's due to the yakuza looking for them we know this because that bastard told us the whole story."

Taking a calming breath he then continued, "At first I took it as our father being a coward but it was our own Mother who told him to stay away from us Sis'. And for the best, I suppose given what MR. Hashimura put our father and Aunt through and would still be going through had they both stayed."

He then went on to think, 'Unfortunate that Hashimura bastard got with our mother and is now taking it out on us since he can't reach Pops.'

"I hope this works Mom needs to see the bastard for what he is and ditch that man," Kikyo grumbled to her brother who gave an approving nod of agreement.

With that, the twins set their plan well Ryomou's plan into motion in hopes to get rid of a man they both utterly despised.

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"Did you do it?" Kikyo whispered to which her brother just nodded his head not bothering to answer as he inwardly recalled not only setting the camera up but also plugging it into the wall outlet behind his dresser.

The man they both disliked was in the process of making a meal for the family in the kitchen area, their mother sat at the table typing on a laptop as she prepared a memo for her work seemingly very engrossed in what she was doing.

Ryomou briefly looked to the kitchen a scowl on his features as he thought of the unwanted figure within though this scowl disappeared from his features quickly when he heard his mother speak up.

"How was school you two?" Akane inquired as she continued to type.

"It was uneventful with the exception of Kuno being a moron." both siblings reply almost in unison like they both had preplanned their answer.

Continuing to type Akane chuckled, "Oh that family will never change I suppose."

Kikyo pondered on her mother's words tilting her head, "I take it you know them, Momma?"

"Why yes the current patriarch was constantly chasing after myself and your father's girl half he was quite insane then." she paused briefly picking up her coffee cup and sipping from it.

She then sat it down on its hot plate before going back to typing saying, "He has gotten a lot better since marrying that girl but I guess like father like son. Not quite sure about the daughter but I haven't heard anything about her other than she is currently overseas."

"I sure wish Auntie Kasumi would return I liked her cooking better." Ryomou muttered to which his mother gave an exasperated sigh saying, "Hashimura-san makes really good food sorry if it isn't up to Kasumi's standards but she is abroad with your Uncle Ono so you are going to have to get over whatever is irking you."

Ryomou then briefly glared at his mother before switching his gaze to the table, "Well I honestly don't like him I rather have our father back plus you are still married to Dad!"

Akane went silent seemingly glaring at the laptop in front of her, "That cannot happen and I am finalizing the divorce soon I am sorry but myself and your father will never reconcile what has happened between us."

"You cheated on father and had her is that why?" Ryomou spat gesturing to Akari who had a pair of headphones on listening to music oblivious to what was being said.

Akane slammed her fist on the table, "No that wasn't... just hush Ryomou I am not going to fight with you." she said with finality though inwardly thought glumly, 'He is right that certainly didn't help the situation but there is more to it and he wouldn't understand if I told him or if I did he might be a bit more pissed.'

However, she did realize she screwed up but there was no turning back from her past mistakes and there was no way to reconcile with her soon-to-be former husband.

"Wasn't what Mom?" Ryomou inquired still fuming.

Akane shook her head negatively not bothering to answer since she just wanted the subject to drop for the time being.

"Wasn't what Mom tell me?" Ryomou questioned once more.

Akane shook her head negatively, "Enough drop it." she said as sternly as she could muster.

"Fine," Ryomou growled out.

After time dinner was served as the seemingly family all ate their meals in silence though it was broken when Hashimura spoke, "Man you all are awfully quiet tonight did something happen?" he inquired.

"No nothing happened sweety just not a lot to talk about." Akane offered, giving a strained smile as she didn't wish to bring up her and her child's conversation from earlier.

Hashimura then takes a bite of his food, chewing and swallowing, saying, "That so? Well, anyways Ryomou how was school today?"

"It was school," Ryomou stated in a slightly hostile tone.

Akane then spoke up, "Ryomou..." she trailed as her other eldest daughter spoke up in offer, "Some kids were being mean to us is all."

"Ah I see makes sense why your brother isn't too happy." Hashimura offered, seemingly happy with Kikyo's admission.

He then went on to address the boy and sometimes girl, "Perhaps they might hush if you put them into their place that is what a real boy your age would do. Otherwise, they will continue to push you around."

"Hashimura I won't have you encouraging my child to commit violence at school." Akane protested though she did believe that sometimes defending yourself was needed.

Hashimura then countered, "I am not saying he should become violent but sometimes a boy has to man up and defend themselves instead of sulking like a girl."

Ryomou gave the man a harsh glare saying, "I am not sulking and I resent that comment about my boyhood since I am a girl half the time."

Pushing his plate gently forward he proceeded to stand, "Mom may I be excused?"

"You hardly ate anything?" Akane protested to her child.

Ryomou acknowledged her saying in an offer, "Yes I'll wrap it up and eat it at school tomorrow?"

"Fine just be sure you do and don't let the meal go to waste," Akane stated as she watched her son take the plate to the kitchen proceeding to prep it for his lunch the next day.

Kikyo then stood up saying, "Gonna do the same night Momma."

"Kikyo you too?" Akane questioned to which her daughter gave a simple nod heading for the kitchen.

Akane let a sigh escape her lips feeling helpless as she watched her daughter leave the table, 'What is happening to this family?' she inwardly wondered.

She then addressed Hashimura stating, "Listen that comment about my son's hereditary curse was uncalled for and I better not hear it brought up again."

"Sorry won't happen again babe I was only trying to give him advice I didn't mean any offense by it." Hashimura apologized seemingly very sincere.

As for the youngest member of the family, she ate her meal in bliss as she continued listening to music.

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The following morning Akane rushed off to work early having got an emergency call leaving her eldest and youngest children in the care of Hashimura who had stayed over for the night.

Akari was still asleep in her room while both Ryomou and Kikyo were preparing for their day in separate rooms since Kikyo share a room with Akari in Nabiki's old room, while Ryomou had Akane's old room.

Ryomou was gathering his homework and placing them into his school bag once finished he then started to head for his closet pausing in his step hearing the door to his room open and then shut.

Not bothering to turn he then continued to the closet.

"I don't appreciate you making your mother upset last night Dot." Hashimura stated as he glared at the boy and sometimes girl."

Ryomou turned to glare at the man in contempt stating, "Don't pretend to care as if it's some excuse for your actions go on then get it over with and beat me like you always do you bastard."

Hashimura stepped forward removing his belt.

Meanwhile, in the other room, Kikyo overhearing the exchange gained a worried expression as fell on her but as she could hear each slap of the belt her brother was taking through the wall tears formed in her eyes.

Then it went from a belt to hearing fists on flesh as she heard her brother's whimpering cries wanting to do something but knew she was too weak to help and would endure the same if she tried to intervene.

"Kikyo?" Akari inquired in concern as she had woken up hearing the commotion from the other room and seeing her elder sibling's fearful expression which also scared her.

Beckoning her sister to her which she did as bid as Kikyo wrapped her sister into a comforting embrace.

They then heard their brother now transformed sister cry out, "What are you doing no stop! Stop! PLEASE STOP I'LL BE GOOD STOP!"

Then the muffled sobs turned to silence as then they overheard the door in the other room open as Hashimura called out, "Stop laying there and get ready for school Dot."

It was then the door closed and a few minutes later downstairs they heard the front door open and then shut at which Kikyo walked over to the window observing the man walking away and down the street.

She then turned to her younger sister, "Stay here Akari please." as she crossed the distance opening the door exiting her room as she crossed the distance opening her sibling's bedroom door.

The made her way passed the threshold she found her brother turned sister in a heap on the floor seemingly asleep with bruises everywhere but her face, her night clothing was ripped practically off.

"Ryomou I am here wake up? Wake up!" Kikyo called trying to coax her brother and turned sister awake but nothing happened.

Putting her ear next to her sibling's lips she heard faint breathing meaning Ryomou was out cold with strangulation marks upon her throat.

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Later that same day Akane was busy working her shift checking on a patient when her boss approached her saying, "Miss Tendo please come with me to my office."

"What's going on Mr. Shino does this have to do with that mystery patient you forbid me from caring for nor letting me have any information on?" Akane inquired remembering a huge commotion occurring just earlier and her boss had stopped her from getting involved.

The man revealed to be Shino then replies, "It's better to have this conversation in my office instead of in front of the rest of the staff and the patients please come with me Mrs. Tendo it is a very sensitive subject."

Without a word more the duo walked to the before-mentioned office once entering Shino closed the door gesturing to the chair in front of his desk, "You may wish to sit down before you hear what it is I have to say Mrs. Tendo."

Akane walked over to the chair sitting down while Shino sat behind his desk picking up a packet of paperwork, "What is this about?" she questioned.

"Expect the Police will wish to speak with you later so be prepared for that as well as potentially child services to get involved, with that out of the way the patient brought in here earlier was your son Mrs. Tendo," Shink explained to which Akane gained a very worried expression.

Her mind ran from a multitude of scenarios, "I don't understand why is he here? What happened to him?" she inquired.

"Your daughter Kikyo called an ambulance for her brother and they brought him here and well neither she nor her sister will tell anyone what happened to their brother but what you should know is he has a multitude of injuries and is currently in a comatose state."

Akane gasped as she placed her right hand in a fist just in front of her lips.

Shino then offered a jacket of paperwork to which Akane took opened it and peered over the chart as tears started to form in her eyes, "What kind of monster would do this to my son oh my god..." she trailed as she read on.

It was then that the door to Shino's office opened as a male voice spoke up, "That is what we would like to know Mrs. Tendo would you mind answering some questions?"

Akane looked up from the documents observing a male detective with shaggy brown hair dressed in black slacks, a blue button-up long-sleeved shirt, and a tan trenchcoat with brown dress shoes.

Also, she observed a female detective with dark raven hair worn in a bun, her clothing consisting of a navy-blue blouse, black slacks with black dress shoes.

It was then Shino left the room as the detectives shut the door and then proceeded to barrage Akane with one question after another as the grief-stricken woman answered the best she could under the circumstances.

Eventually, after the detectives were satisfied they left the room Shino returned observing Akane retrieved a pack of smokes from her pocket retrieved a cigarette then fumbled for a lighter to which Shino closed the door retrieving his own striking flame to it.

Akane leaned forward lighting her cigarette and taking a puff as she was still trying to digest the chaos that now had gripped her life.

She then spoke up, "You don't mind me smoking in your office despite the no smoking sign?"

"Under the circumstances, it can be overlooked I'll take you to him when you are ready." Shino offered genuinely feeling bad for his staff member as he retrieved an ashtray from his middle desk drawer placing it before the blue-haired woman.

Though he never did remember her ever smoking this was the first he ever knew she partook of the coffin nails so probably wasn't an everyday occurrence for her especially since the pack was only missing two cigarettes that he could tell.

Sitting the pack down on the desk Akane leaned back as she re-read the file feeling sick to her stomach the more she read over it observing the pictures showing bruising especially older bruises that were in the process of healing.

'I should have had him show me his back.' she mentally slapped herself, though she didn't wish to pry since she knew from being a child once herself accidents could happen.

However now she knew this wasn't an accident but the question for her now is who would do this to her son especially to him while a girl, and how long had it been going on for?

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Eventually, Shino lead Akane to her son's room eventually leaving her side as she entered the room observing her son-currently daughter the sight of her gripped her heart as she noticed all the tubes running from her child to the various machines in the room.

"Oh, Ryomou..." She croaked out as she crossed the distance pulling a chair over sitting down laying her head on the bed and started to weep.

She then heard a feminine voice croak out, "Momma?" to which Akane looked at her son but she was very much unresponsive turning her gaze she observed Kikyo and a sleeping Akari sitting in her lap.

"You found him this way who did this honey?" Akane inquired in hopes to get an answer, a confirmation of what she was trying to deny.

Kikyo retrieved the camera holding it out for her Mom to take saying, "It is all there you can see for yourself."

Akane took the proffered camera in hand proceeding to flip the screen open before rewinding the tape and hesitantly hitting play to her horror as she placed her left hand over her lips as tears spilled from her eyes as her sanity was threatening to fray to shreds.

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Half a day laterHashimura SR. Sat at his desk reading over the paper he then tipped his paper down as he heard the doors to his office being opened he then observed an Irate blue-haired woman storm in dragging a beaten to a pulp man and throwing him hard down on the floor.

Blood pooled from the man's various wounds onto the carpet as Hashimura stood up from his desk looking to the individual observing the man on the floor was his son.

"What happened to him?" He inquired to which the woman walked over kicking the downed man in the ribs, growling out, "I did this to the bastard for what he did to my son." she then threw a medium-sized object which Hashimura senior caught in hand as his goons grabbed the woman two of which trained guns on the back of her head.

"Don't move lady." One of them said.

Mr. Hashimura observed the cam recorder proceeding to flip open the video hitting play observing the contents of the tape.

He sat the recorder down on his desk peering at the angry women then addressed his men, "All of you get out."

"You want me to shoot her boss?" One of the men inquired.

Hashimura shook his head negatively, "No just get out."

At that, the men left the room shutting the door as Hashimura retrieved a cigar proceeding to light it before addressing the woman, "Your Ranma's wife correct?"

"Soon to be former thanks to you and your son's bullshit. Do you have any idea what you put our family through? Do you even care?" Akane questioned as she scowled at the man.

Hashimura rolled his eyes at her pointing to his unconscious son, "Oh spare me you hooked up with him despite still being married I called your Husband and sister both whores but your worse and a hypocrite they were tricked and drugged what was your excuse?"

Feeling as if she was slapped in the face verballed Akane felt as if her heart was gripped as anger gave way to guilt saying, "I have no excuse I get it but I got lonely and well I met this garbage on the floor Hell I didn't even know about you people until I beat the information out of him." she explained.

"Why did you come here Tendo?" Hashimura inquired of her.

Akane then replies, "I know how you people work don't need to read enough books or hear gossip to know what would happen if I killed him so I brought him to you so you can do what you feel is necessary."

Walking over to his son retrieving a pistol from his jacket pocket and putting two in his child's dome, "There Tendo you feel better?" he inquired.

Letting out a gasp as she couldn't believe what she just observed to which Hashimura shrugged saying to her, "He ain't no son of mine besides I still got my youngest and grandchild, plus the newest edition of my family you best take care of that girl as your life depends on it."

"What about my sister and Ranma's contracts?" Akane inquired as she then found her throat seized by Hashimura who picked her up off the ground eyeing her.

"You listen to me bitch I am going to sit you down and when you catch your breath you will turn around and leave and never return if you do I promise you will wish you never met me as I can always use new talent are we clear nod your head if you understand bitch?"

Still choking Akane nodded her head as she was then dropped in a heap as she gasped for breath having been surprised as the seemingly grandfatherly man had quite the strength to pick her up like that.

She then gathered herself and started to make for the door to which she paused hearing him call to her once more, "In light of what happened to your son having paid the ultimate price in this mess I'll let doti and dot go I'll disable their trackers but remember Bitch come back here and I'll end you."

Akane didn't need to be told twice she quickly left heading for home.

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A week later the plane both Nabiki and Ranma had chartered finally arrived in Japan as it landed on the tarmac of the Haneda International Airport in greater Tokyo, Japan.

As it taxied along the runway Ranma peered out the window as he hadn't seen Japan in some time though he frowned observing Hashimura's men were waiting for them.

As the duo exited the plane several lasers sighted in on where their hearts were as two men approached them, "Don't make a scene come quietly."

Half an hour later Ranma and Nabiki found themselves seated in front of Hashimura who was looking at a poster on the wall saying, "You know I could have retrieved you both anytime I wanted... I mean hiding in a backwater state in America of all places did you forget I had you both chipped?"

Ranma just glared at the man since he was incapable of speaking while Nabiki gave a nod of acknowledgment, "Wasn't lost on us but we didn't think you would pursue us so far out of the country." she offered.

It was then that two men walked over forcing the duo to look down as they felt something wet being rubbed on the back of their necks.

"What the heck you gonna shoot us I thought you wanted us alive?" Nabiki inquired not at all trying to fight and neither did Ranma.

Hashimura shook his head negatively saying, "You two might wish to grit your teeth this will sting some."

Nabiki and Ranma both simultaneously felt a sharp pain at the base of their necks as the hands holding their heads down were removed they looked up observing the men holding syringes and inside both vials were what looked like transponder chips.

The two men walked away leaving the room while Nabiki turned looking at Hashimura questioningly.

"You both are free to go your wife can fill you in on the rest Dot now get out of here the both of you before I change my mind," he called as two of his men grabbed them by the forearms pulling them towards the door to send them on their way.

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Akane sat at her kitchen table peering at the wood surface the silence surrounding her almost suffocating as her kids were still with Kasumi and her husband.

Her son was still in the hospital having not woken up as of yet the answering machine then beeped as a male voice spoke up, "Mrs Tendo I've put you on administrative leave for the time being please call me at your earliest convenience with a date you wish to return to work."

She then heard the front door open and shut as a familiar voice called out to her, "Akane is this a bad time?"

"No thanks for coming Yuka did Sayuri also come?" she inquired of her friend.

Sayuri spoke up as she followed her friend into the kitchen, "Yes I did come I heard I am sorry about what happened to your son I hope he will recover."

"Thank you I am hopeful but the doctor has told me he might be a-a- vegi-ta-ble." Akane replies stuttering squinting her eyes shut as she starts to sob.

Both girls crossed the distance to hug and comfort their friend.

"Did they catch the man responsible?" yuka inquired to which Akane shook her head negatively.

She then stated, "No, and it is doubtful they ever will."

Sayuri then spoke her mind, "I hope he gets what is coming to him Karma is a bitch."

'Very true karma is a bitch.' Akane thought since she knew the man was probably rotting in some hole by now.

It was then that chimes sounded out as the doorbell rang Yuka got up, "I'll go answer it why don't you take it easy Akane you've had a rough week."

"I appreciate it Yuka," Akane called after her friend who left the room heading for the front door.

Meanwhile, At the front door, both Nabiki and Ranma stood waiting on someone from inside to open it on the account that neither had a key to the new locks.

Eventually, the door slid open revealing Yuka who stared at the duo not at first recognizing them, especially Nabiki due to how she wore her hair.

The trio looked at one another before Yuka finally pieced it together, "Ranma, Nabiki you've returned to Japan."

"Yes my sister invited us are we allowed to come in?" Nabiki inquired as Yuka then nodded her head stepping aside.

Yuka then said, "Yea of course Akane is in the kitchen."

"Ranma how are you?" she inquired to which the raven-haired young man gave her a so-so gesture with his right hand stepping past.

As she watched Ranma step past Yuka heading for the kitchen Nabiki then addressed her sister's friend explaining, "You will have to forgive him it is not that he does not wish to talk to you it is just he is incapable of speech."

"Oh, what happened?" Yuka inquired.

Nabiki gave a sad expression, "It is a long story I rather not talk about if Akane and Sayuri never filled you in then it is for the best."

"I'll take your word for it and not pry," Yuka replied as Nabiki stepped in past her as she closed the door and they both walked to the kitchen.

Ranma was the first to reach the kitchen only for Sayuri to run over hugging him tightly though he didn't return it only peering down at the woman before looking to his wife half expecting her to accuse him of something.

"I never got to tell you this Ranma... I am so thankful to you I am sorry you went through that on my behalf but I appreciate it nonetheless." Sayuri said feeling guilty for what her friend's husband had endured for her freedom.

Ranma returned the hug briefly before breaking the hug with Sayuri and stepping away looking at her wanting and wishing he could speak, he retrieved his phone and typed out a msg showing it to her reading, "I am glad he kept his word and you are well."

He then sat at the table across from his wife looking at her as if waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Nabiki and Yuka entered the room the earlier locking gaze with Akane briefly before they looked away from each other simultaneously.

"Thank you for coming Ranma I wish it could be under better circumstances," Akane stated her voice strained slightly as she was attempting to consider just how to broach the subject of their son with her Husband.

Nabiki then spoke up giving her little sister a glare, "Better circumstances? This had better be damned good Sis after the way you have treated us both and you have the gull-" she then hushed as Ranma gave her a sharp look.

"I done apologized I am sure you read the letter and I really am sorry I didn't believe either of you but the past is the past Nabiki and I can't take it back," Akane replies to her sister.

She then turned her attention to Ranma proceeding to explain the entire situation regarding their son to which he gained a worried but furious expression.

Typing a msg he then turned the screen for his wife to read: Where is the bastard?

After reading the msg Akane shook her head negatively turning her attention to her friends, "Yuka, Sayuri could you maybe go prepare some tea?"

Both Yuka and Sayuri looked at one another briefly taking the hint as they got up from the table heading in the direction of the kitchen.

Once Akane was sure they were out of earshot she turned her attention to her Husband going on to explain, "He is out of your reach Ranma he's rotting in a hole or something."

"Wait you didn't?" Nabiki questioned to which Akane shook her head negatively.

She then replies, "No not me I beat the hell out of the man and took him to his father and well Hashimura Sr. Killed him."

Ranma looked to the table thinking, 'Well deserved I guess but I still would rather strangle him myself.'

He then went to type out a msg reading: I still can't believe you got with him of all people that guy seriously you cheated on me with him!

"You slept with my sister." Akane countered, but mentally slapped herself realizing that wasn't fair of her to say.

"That was different we were hopped up on drugs Akane and forced into doing that crap," Nabiki growled through gritted teeth glaring at her sibling.

She then decided to go on to say, "For the record, Akane Ranma has never once cheated on you even with you two being separated he has been loyal to you throughout."

"So you are telling me the two of you been living together and not once have you decided to play hide the sushi roll please?" Akane accusingly growled out giving her sister a glare of her own.

Ranma let a sigh escape his lips, typing out a quick text reading: I won't lie Nabiki and I only had each other this entire time and yes I've fallen in love with her. That said Akane I never acted on that love because we are still married.

Akane frowned at what she had just read shaking her head slightly and replying, "So you haven't been having sex then?"

"Nope, not once," Nabiki stated on both her and Ranma's behalf.

Akane peered at her sister inquiring, "Do you really love him?"

"I won't lie if he wasn't married I would snatch him up in a heartbeat I was a fool to not take him when he arrived in our lives to begin with," Nabiki replied truthfully as she wasn't ashamed to say so.

Akane pondered over her sister's words, then with a wistful sigh went on to say, "Then that makes my choice easier I and Ranma are getting a divorce as you no doubt read it's time I let him go, Also another thing Nabiki our sister Kasumi she prevented our father from striking you from the family register so you're very much still a Tendo."

"I see." Nabiki simply said a thoughtful expression on her features.

Akane then retrieved some paperwork holding it out for her Husband to take, to which Ranma took the proffered documents in hand reading over them carefully.

Akane then held out a pen. "Please sign them so we can get the ball rolling."

Ranma took the pen as he read some of the lines tilting his head slightly, then with great hesitation signed the documents though he hated doing so but this was the path his soon-to-be former wife was taking.

After watching her soon-to-be former husband finish signing the papers she then in an offer, "Would you both like to live here again plus It would be good for the children not to mention this house is rather large so?"

Nabiki and Ranma spared each other a brief look then turned to Akane giving a slight nod of their heads the earlier saying, "I guess that could work and perhaps eventually we can afford our own place once we get some stable income."

Ranma quickly typed out a text reading: I work a warehouse job and they have one here in Japan so I could put in for a transfer and it would most likely go through.

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Sometime later a knock was heard at the door of the Tendo home to which Nabiki walked to the door proceeding to open it to reveal a woman that hadn't appeared aged with the exception of her Auburn red hair that sported some silver-white strands of hair she knew to be The Saotome Matriarch Nodoka.

Also at her side were both Akari and Kikyo, the earlier looking at an unknown woman she had never met, though the latter appeared to stare at the woman as she tilted her head saying, "Auntie Nabiki!"

"Hey, there kiddo my have you gotten big since I have last seen you Kikyo-chan." Nabiki simply stated as the girl rushed jumping up to hug her to which she caught the girl in an embrace.

She then looked to the Auburn-haired Saotome, "Mrs. Saotome how have you been?"

"I have been faring pretty well and it's good to see you finally back in Japan is he with you by chance I haven't seen my son since you both left." Nodoka both inquired and explained, as she peered past the mercenary girl not at all seeing the object of her inquiry.

Nabiki gave a slight nod explaining, "Yes he's in the dining room with Akane they just got done signing the divorce paperwork."

"Oh too bad but understandable all things considering..." Nodoka trailed briefly turning an eye to Akari though she had no resentment for Akane and what she did but she loved Akari all the same and treated her as another grandchild.

She then looked to Nabiki inquiring, "So what are you and my son's plans will you move here back to Japan or continue to live in exile?"

"Akane has offered us a place here at the house we will take her up on it for the time being. Plus it will give him a chance to be in his children's lives."

Kikyo peered at her auntie perking an eyebrow, "Wait is my Dad here?"

"Yes, would you like to go see him?" Nabiki inquired of the child as she stepped aside to allow the older Saotome entry.

"Absolutely!" Nabiki called as she ushered them inside closing the door as they started heading for the dining room.

Kikyo having had her on put her down and rushed off Akari also following after her leaving the adults behind.

Once entering the dining room she observed Her mother and her friends then her eyes fell on the raven-haired martial artist rushing forward, "Daddy!"

Hearing his daughter Ranma turned only to find himself practically tackled as Kikyo landed in his lap hugging him which he reciprocated putting his arms around her and hugging her back.

There were many times he wished he could speak and now was one he wished badly he could just say anything if at all he would love to tell her how happy he was to see her again.

With his right hand he retrieved his phone proceeding to text reading: My how big you've gotten Kikyo.

Kikyo looked to the screen reading the msg giving a smile, "I am glad you finally got home Daddy are you and Mom going to get back together?"

With a sigh Ranma pondered on what to type upon hearing 'Journey' deciding to text: Unfortunately no Pumpkin' We are getting a divorce.

"Will you be leaving again Daddy?" Kikyo questioned to which her father shook his head negatively replying with: No myself and your Aunt will be moving into the guest room for the time being.

Turning his attention to footsteps he observed his mother enter the room, as he gave a wave and flashed a smile.

Nodoka returned the smile saying, "My son I am glad to see you are well and have returned I am sure your father wouldn't mind seeing you later."

Ranma then texted a msg to which his mother retrieved a cell phone from her kimono inner pocket reading the text: Yes I will see Pops in due time. Mom, Please don't tell him I've returned yet give me some time to get situated.

"No worries I won't for the time being," she replies.

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That same evening at the Hospital Ranma sat at his son's bedside looking at the child with a sad expression as it had been the first time he had seen his son in a long time and he was in a coma.

As he sat there he became faintly aware the door slid open as he heard the clicking of heels as a Nurse had entered the room carrying a tray with some items that clanked and something liquid sounding that sounded like it sloshed.

Then the woman tripped as her tray went flying as the liquid contents from its container dropped over the raven-haired martial-artist head rendering a change of gender.

The Nurse caught herself managing to collect her tray while it was mid-air along with all the items bowing to the now-drenched redhead, "I am sorry Miss, I'll go get you a towel!" she cried with an apology as she ran out of the room.

Ranma turned to the door blinking owlishly in shock, eventually, she shook herself out of her shocked state letting a long sigh escape her lips, turning to peer back at her son.

Going on to think, 'At least none of that stuff got on him.'

Half an hour went by and Ranma was sound asleep her head laying on her crossed arms upon the bed, whilst Ryomou had started to stir.

Slowly the boy groggily sat up with some difficulty as he attempted to get his bearings, 'Where am I a hospital?'

As he continued to scan the room he turned his attention observing an IV needle in his right arm, along with various wires connected to sensors attached to his chest, and also then realized he had a feeding tube which he reached up pulling it out.

"Ugh, what is this stuff," Ryomou muttered now that the uncomfortable item was no longer where he didn't want it, though felt pained from the IV needle in his arm but he didn't dare attempt to rip it out.

He then turned his gaze downward and to the right observing a woman half sitting hunched over her head laying across her arms on his bed sound asleep. 'Who is she?' he inwardly wondered as he knew it wasn't his Mom or anyone he recognized right away.

Glancing around he observed a nearby lamp within reaching distance, reaching with his right hand slipping the switch and turning its light on.

At which the woman was illuminated revealing her hair was crimson, and fashioned in a long pigtail at which he pondered on this discovery, 'Too old to be Sis, too young to be my Grandmother... It can't be.' He inwardly thought before saying aloud, "Pops?"

-The End

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