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Episode 27: Blast from . . . the Future?/ Episode 28: Finally, Some Peace and Qui-
Ranma only had to wait approximately 4 minutes before he heard the screeching tires and the engine of Akane's blue Datsun 510 and finally saw it race and park on the curb opposite of the railing that bordered the Sea.
At first Ranma was calm, but seeing her face full of rage, that feeling was swept away and replaced with dread.
(Ranma)(F) Hey Akane! Sorry about earlier-
Akane face went from anger to relief in an instant as she hugged Ranma as tightly as she could.
(Ranma)Uh-
(Akane) Thank God you're safe Ranma! I couldn't reach you for a whole hour and then I couldn't find you after the line disconnected!
Then her rage came back...
(Akane) Now then... START. TALKING.
After the initial moment was over, Ranma proceeded to tell Akane EXACTLY what happened. This included the Sailor Guardians, the giant infected and the futuristic city full of people.
This explanation took over an hour to fully explain, creating more questions than answers with each detail given.
*Afterwards*
(Akane) ... ... I-I don't even know where to begin! A city full of people!? A TALKING CAT!? Magical Girls that were also middle schoolers!? Do you hear yourself!?
(Ranma) I kno-
(Akane) Did you hit your head or something, instead of "The Moon getting really bright?" and taking you to another world.
(Ranma) ya know, since it was a parallel world, that means that those people EXISTED here in this world!
(Akane) And what good does knowing that mean?
(Ranma) I can prove that they existed by showing you where they lived in this world!
(Akane) Hmm, well, we're here anyway. Might as well be proven right, once again.
(Ranma) (I know they existed here...)
After jumping from building to building like she had done only days before, Ranma looked from high above for the place that Usagi lived. The only difference between then and now was that instead of the beautiful and bright city skyline, all Ranma could see was total and utter destruction and despair.
Akane did her best to keep up in the Datsun 510, struggling a little to keep up with Ranma.
(Akane) (What the hell is he thinking? Everything he's saying makes absolutely no sense, yet it seems like he knows where he is going...)
As she thought, Ranma suddenly darted for a specific neighborhood. Reacting quickly, Akane floored it to where the red-head landed and came upon a two-story house that was boarded up, the bright paint on the exterior peeling.
Akane shut off the engine and walked towards the red-head.
(Akane) So... One of the girls you met supposedly lived here?
(Ranma) Damn straight! . . . . . . . . . Wanna see if we can take anything with us? Like a souvenir or somethin?
(Akane) We're here for a couple days, so why not.
Ranma was about to kick the door down when she heard shuffling inside. She put her foot down slowly and motioned toward Akane to prepare for Infected.
Ranma then drew her gun as well. The two were in front of the door.
(Ranma) (Quietly) Ready?
Akane nodded and Ranma kicked the door wide open and aimed for whatever was inside.
When the debris cleared, there were three dirty, frail and fearful looking individuals. It was a man, woman, a small child and an infant that the woman was holding.
Ranma lowered Akane's weapon. As she did so, Akane looked surprised at Ranma's composure.
(Unknown Man) WHO ARE YOU!? WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM US!?
The man held a blood dried knife, but the knife was shaking in his hand as he held it with both hands.
Akane was about to raise her pistol again, but Ranma spoke again.
(Ranma) Relax, we don't wanna cause you any harm. Is everyone okay?
(Unknown Man) We're all fine. But we barely have any resources left to survive.
(Ranma) Come with us. We can give you a place to live, food and water.
(Unknown Woman)And those, THINGS, are still out there, aren't they?
(Ranma) Don't worry, we have weapons and a car outside.
(Akane) (What the hell is he thinking!? Can we really take these people in?)
(Unknown Man) How can we be sure and trust you?
(Ranma) Well, I guess we can start with names. My name, is Ranma Saotome, this is my fiancee, Akane!
(Unknown Man) My name is Kenji Tsukino. This is my wife Ikuko Tsukino. Our daughter, Usagi Tsukino and our newborn son, Shingo Tsukino.
(Ranma) Do you know if there is any other survivors?
(Akane)(WHAT!? He wants to find more people!?)
(Kenji) I believe there are a few other families in the area. But I could be wrong.
(Ranma) Akane, get these people back home and find a place for them to live, in the meantime, I'll search for other survivors.
(Akane) (Who the hell does he think he is, a superhero?) Sure, but you're the one who's gonna explain ALL of this!
(Ranma) Trust me, I will and to everyone.
Akane gets the family to the car with their belongings and heads home.
(Akane) -and that's when he left. I don't know where he is or what he's doing, but he said that he'll explain when he returns...
(Soun) Well damn, I think it's great that he found survivors, it would just be better that he tell us sooner. We have to organize and clean some of these homes to accommodate them!
(Akane) But what about our resources!? Do we really have enough to spare?
(Soun) Unless he brings a whole city, then we'll have enough.
Night fell and there still wasn't a sign of Ranma.
Everyone went to bed with a little nervousness and worry.
Soun was the only one to not go to sleep, he waited by the phones, just in case the boy called.
The next morning, everyone woke up to the sound of a small motor that got closer and closer with each minute.
(Genma) Oh what the hell?
(Akane) (Ranma!)
There was a small Kei truck, a 1983 Honda Acty parked in the middle of the street with people getting out of the back of it!
Everyone came out of their homes, some looked with confusion and others were happy and curious.
(Ranma) Hey everyone, I'm HOME!
A meeting with the adults ensued to coordinate logistics, while the teenagers were tasked with watching the children.
All, except Nebiki, were thrilled to entertain the children.
*In the meeting*
(Soun) Since you all are new to our neighborhood, why don't we introduce ourselves. We'll start. My name is Soun Tendo.
(Kasumi) My name is Kasumi Tendo, nice to meet you all.
(Genma) My names Genma Saotome.
(Nadoka) and I am his wife, Nadoka Saotome.
(Cologne) My name is Cologne, nice to meet you.
(Kenji) My name is Kenji Tsukino, thank you for allowing us to come here!
(Ikuko) My name is Ikuko Tsukino, Kenji's wife.
(Mayuki) My name is Mayumi Oosaka, nice to meet everyone.
(Saeko) My name is Saeko Mizuno.
(Hino) Hey there everyone! You can just call me Grandpa Hino! It's been years since I used my normal name, so it feels weird to use it now!
(Soun) Now that that's out of the way-
(Hino) Can I stop you there just one sec? Saotome... So you two are that girl Ranma's parents. You've raised yourselves a great kid, i'll tell you that.
(Genma) Maybe we should get that outta the way as well Tendo.
(Soun) Man if he hadn't mentioned Ranma, I would've totally forgotten!
(Kenji) What? Is there something wrong with Ranma?
(Soun) Trust me when I say this, it's better that we show you.
Genma went to the entrance of the home.
(Genma) Ranma! Ryoga! Shampoo! Get in here will ya?
The guest were even more confused when they saw multiple kettles of hot water being warmed in front of them.
Minutes later, Ranma (Female), Ryoga and Shampoo were in the main room.
(Soun) So each of these individuals are physically cursed. They each change when they are hit with hot or cold water.
(Ikuko) What are you talking about, Cursed?
(Soun) For example, Ranma here changes back and forth from male to female. Right now he is female.
*Splash*
(Soun) Now he is male, his original form.
(Kenji) Excuse me for my language, but what the FUCK!?
(Saeko) So are all of you like that!? Is this some kind of medical phenomenon?
*Splash*
There was now a panda, a piglet and a cat in the room instead of Genma, Ryoga and Shampoo.
(Ranma) Sorry to spring this on all of you, but we thought you should know just in case accidental transformations don't happen.
(Saeko) But, you're still human! How?
(Ranma) Got lucky with the curse I got.
(Hino) Since it's a curse, do you want me to dispel it?
(Ranma) Well, since we've grown accustomed to our curses, I don't think that'll be necessary.
There's also the fact that I even use mine to my advantage in combat and other scenarios.
Water got splashed on Ranma and the others again, everyone going back to normal. Well, all except for the boy, who was a girl again.
(Ranma) Mr. Tendo. Really?
(Soun) Sorry, it's just really entertaining to see someone change from a man into a woman, it's like magic!
The guest were even staring, all entertained by watching Ranma transform back and forth from man to woman, woman to man and so on.
(Ryoga and Shampoo) (WHAT!? But I turn into an animal! He just turns into a girl.)
The two looked with slight jealousy, but Ranma was too distracted with the guest to notice.
(Ikuko) So you're originally a girl? Or are you a boy?
(Ranma) I'm definitely a man, just ended up with a curse that makes me a girl.
(Saeko) Does your biology also change?
All the guests went silent, waiting for an answer.
(Soun) I think that's enough about that subject. Onto the main topic of this meeting. As you can see. We've been able to establish a reliable food source and home defense.
(Kenji) Yeah, I'm surprised by the state of the homes in this area. They look just fine, unlike our destroyed homes in Juban... But how did you all survive this long?
(Soun) Well, we were able to scavenge around our area for food, water, weapons, vehicles and fuel to drive them
(Ikuko) Wow, that sounds like it took a long time to do- Wait a minute! Did you say weapons?
(Ranma) Yup, but don't worry, they're only used for defense and if we ever happen to come across Infected when we're out there.
(Hino) And the vehicles? You have more!?
(Soun) We have two. A Toyota 4Runner and an Ae86.
The guest were in awe, they had so much to offer!
(Mayuki) Say, how long did it take you all to accumulate all of this?
(Soun) I would say, we started around when the Emergency alerts on the TV started. Why?
(Mayuki) WHAT? That's impossible! The emergency alerts only started about two months ago when the military left us to fend for ourselves!
(Ryoga) Y'all got the military?
(Shampoo) Shampoo never see military even pass by, let alone come to our town.
(Kenji) So you never got help from the military?
(Genma) I'm glad we never got the military. We saw one of their checkpoints to the west and let me tell ya, it wasn't pretty. The military had gunned down everyone in their cars! There was eve still a barricade that they left there to keep everyone in.
The meeting went on for a while longer, discussing logistics and scheduling repairs. Everyone stayed with Shampoo and her grandmother for the time being.
End of Episode 27: Blast from . . . the Future?
Episode 28: Finally, Some Peace and Qui-
A week had passed since the new arrivals were taken from Juban and brought to Nerima. Homes were being fixed, families were settling in, children were getting along. It was peaceful. There hadn't been any infected hordes running by at night and strange events stopped happening. It was like the world was slowing down for a change, allowing everyone to rest for a brief moment.
(Ranma)(F) Hey Pops! How's the renovations for the Tsukino House goin?
(Genma) Well, all it needed was some stronger walls, boards for some broken windows and a little clean up inside. Other than that, there wasn't any structural damage as far as we could see.
Hey, since you're not busy, you mind transforming and giving us a hand?
(Ranma) Sure, just not in front of the children or they might freak out.
(Genma) Wow... Never in my lifetime did I ever think you would care about children.
It kinda freaks me out.
(Ranma) Why? Is it because you treated me like crap after the age of 2?
(Genma) Let's not get into that. Just swap and come help me and Ryoga finish cleanin this house.
(Ranma) Alright.
Ranma, Ryoga, Genma, Kenji and the other dads were tasked with construction and cleaning houses. Akane, Shampoo, Nebiki, Kasumi and Nadoka were tasked with expanding the garden and tending to it and the mothers of the children were tasked with giving them an education since school wasn't possible anymore.
There was this kid, Chiba. Whenever Ranma saw him, he seemed to be gazing into another universe and nobody could blame him. When Ranma found him in the Juban district, his parents were missing and he was scavenging for food and water on his own, just trying to survive at the age of 10. But at random, the small Usagi would just walk over t him and start a conversation out of now where, bringing the kid back to Earth.
(Ranma)(M) Weird, I wonder if that kid's related to Mamoru. Whelp, can't do it now or else Ryoga might just try to fight me.
The day was the first of the second week and the Tsukino's now had a home again. Some of the families stayed with them until their own homes were ready.
To Ranma, it was weird, seeing the girls so soon again, just at even younger ages. But even now, in this hellscape, they found each other and bonded as friends and even brought others into their circle.
Usagi was still the clumsy one, Rei still had a short temper, Ami was still an ace student and Makoto was still boy crazy and strong.
(Ranma) I wonder...
(Ryoga) Ranma! C'mon, the faster we get these houses fixed, the sooner we can take a break!
(Ranma) Yeah yeah, coming.
The work itself lasted 4 weeks, and in the end, each family had a home. And for those who had lost theirs, they found another one here.
When the last family settled into their home, a party was thrown. Everyone was overjoyed. Finally, they had a piece of humanity that was lost for so long, community.
The people were so happy, the party spilled into the next morning.
*The Next Morning*
After sneaking around sleeping family members and other survivors, Ranma walked to the new garage that had been made for the "2" cars. (He still hadn't told anyone about getting Akane a car...)
Ranma pushed the 86 into the street slowly and took it down the road. he was about two blocks away before he started the engine and drove.
Taking the scenic route, Ranma drove back to the Juban district, the place where he saved so many lives, as he tried to prove a point.
As the engine hummed with life, Ranma drove to see that it was a beautifully sunny day, just like when he went to the future.
(Ranma)(M) I wonder, if I'll ever see them again...
He kept driving until he was at the seas edge.
After getting out of the car, he looked at the city, remembering how bright and beautiful it was. The people that were laughing, the cars rolling by, and not a single scared or Infected person in sight.
(Ranma) I wish I could see it. One more time...
(Unknown) See what?
(Ranma)Who's there?!
It was Akane, she had also driven out to the district behind Ranma.
(Ranma) What the hell? Akane, did you follow me here?
(Akane) I saw you sneaking around and got curious.
A silence fell over the two as Akane stood next to Ranma, the sea breeze flowing through the air, wind making the only audible noise. Akane looked at the broken city.
(Akane) The future, right?
(Ranma) You should've seen it. The Infection never happened and people were living their lives. If I had the chance, I would've taken all of you there.
(Akane) I still can't believe it all really happened... When you said all those things, I thought you were playing dumb, but I guess you weren't.
(Ranma) But it's good you were skeptical. Otherwise, we wouldn't have saved all those people.
The two stood in silence, allowing the moment to take hold of them as they stood in each other's company.
That is ... ... ... ... until a portal suddenly was thrown open and six people fell out of it to ruin their moment...
(Ranma) What the-
(Akane) Get ready Ranma!
The dust settled and the six figures slowly stood up, Ranma instantly recognizing a certain crying from a certain somebody...
(Ranma) Akane, lower your weapon. What you're about to see is much more confusing than the Infected.
(Akane) Huh?
(Unknown) Everyone, get ready, the enemy said that they sent us to a world full of terrors so be careful, and Usagi, please stop crying already...
(Usagi) BUT THAT HURT!
(Akane) Huh? People?!
(Ranma) HEYYYYY EVERYONE! IT'S ME RANMA!
Before Akane could tell Ranma to STFU, all the people suddenly recognized him.
(Makoto) RANMA!? What the heck are you doing here?
(Usagi) Ranma? Is that really you?
(Rei) HOLD ON! It could be a trap. If you're the real one, the change!
(Ranma) Fine, if it'll calm you guys down.
Akane, still in shock, watched as Ranma ran past her, got out of the water and continued talking with the six people.
(Ranma) Believe me now?
(Unknown) Uh guys? Who is this?
(Ami) Oh, that's right, you joined us after Ranma appeared in our world! Ranma this is Minako, the newest sailor guardian! Minako, this is Ranma, he got trasported to our world for a few days.
(Ranma) Hi there! Nice to meet you! Oh and Mamoru, nice to see you again!
(Mamoru) What the!? How'd you know it was me?
(Ranma) You don't look much different than you usually do. Besides, anybody could guess if they knew you long enough.
(Ranma) That reminds me, Akane, come over here would ya, and put the gun away, they're friendlies!
Akane begrudgingly walked over to the group.
(Ranma) Everyone, this is my fiancee, Akane!
(Usagi) THAT'S AKANE!? It's so nice to finally meet you in person! Ranma says a LOT of good things about you!
(Akane) Reallly? (I don't buy it.)
(Ami) So this is your world Ranma? Another reality of Earth... Incredible!
(Ranma) We should find somewhere safe, the noise you made might've called some infected.
(Usagi) Wait the thing we killed in our world is here!?
(Akane) Wait you actually killed one of the stronger ones in their world!?
(Ranma) Let's ask questions later, for now, we'll head towards Nerima. Akane, you mind takin a half of them?
(Akane) Suuuurre Ranma! (I'm gonna to beat the crap outta you after this!)
Three went in the 86 and the others went in the Datsun.
Usagi, Rei and Makoto were in the Datsun with Akane.
Mamoru, Ami and Minako were in the 86 with Ranma(F).
*In the Datsun (Akane)*
As Akane drove, Usagi started talking.
(Usagi) Akane? Can I ask you for relationship advice?
(Akane) Um, sure? I mean, we're complete strangers but I guess a little conversation wouldn't hurt I guess.
So, what do you want to know?
(Usagi) How did you and Ranma do it?
(Akane) What do you mean?
(Usagi) Well, in this world, it seems that everything has been destroyed. There's also the fact that some people want someone who's perfect. So how? How did you two find love in such a disastrous place?
(Akane) Well it wasn't always that way. We despised each other until the Infection started. After that, we slowly fell in love, regardless of what the circumstances were.
(Usagi) Wow... (Begins to tear up) I hope I can do the same with Mamu in the future...
(Rei) I also have a question... What's it like having the best of both worlds?
(Makoto and Usagi) REI!
(Rei) Oh come on, it's not like you guys weren't thinking of it also!
(Akane) mood killer...
(Rei) WHAT?
(Akane) Nothing! (Blushes a little) We just... haven't gotten that far yet...
(Makoto) Yeah... I didn't get there with ANY of mine..
(Akane) Jeez how many boyfriends did you have?!
(Usagi) We have no idea.
(Akane) What the hell, why did Ranma just lose contro- you might wanna say some prayers for your other blonde friend before I knock her out.
*In the 86 (Ranma)(F)*
(Mamoru) Soo... You can change inbetween huh...
(Ranma)(F)(Oblivious) Yup, been able to do it for a while now!
(Ami) So do you fully transform, or is it physical too?
(Ranma) Oh yeah, I am an actual girl right now.
(Minako) Hmmm, let's see...
Minako then squeezes Ranma's boob, like it was completely normal, causing Ranma to lose focus for a second.
(Ranma) WOAH WHAT THE FUCK?!
(Mamoru) Watch the road!
(Ami) Minako, that was way out of line!
(Minako) Sorry... I just wanted to see if those things were real.
(Ranma) Well they are! And I'd appreciate a warning next time!
The car became quiet and thick with tension and the ride felt longer and longer.
End of Episode 28: Finally, Some Peace and Qui-
