Greetings and salutations noble readers. I hath returned to grace your vast minds with yet another fair addition to the work of fiction known henceforth as The Desire Doll.*Gets smacked in the head by a flying mallet.*Ow! Sorry about that. A little Kunouitis from last week.*Coughs a bit.*Anyways, I just got inspired to write after a while of writer's block. Well in this part we'll see the battle for the antidote, our mystery man and what he does with the doll, the appearance of Pantyhose Tarou (anyone wondering what he wants?), and of course the breaking of the news of Ryouga and Akane. Also I'll be having my little surprise with the doll. Heh heh heh heh heh. Well enough with me! On with the story!
~The Desire Doll~
~Part 6~
(We fade in to see the face of Kotei Kunou, who is not looking very impressed.)
Kotei:This does not bode well.
(The view of him turns upside down and pulls back to reveal him securely fastened upside-down on a large vertical table of sorts. It is metal, like most everything else in Kodachi's Lab where they all happen to be. Harumoni is strapped into a chair tightly with several electrodes placed all over her body. Lina is encased in what appears to be a large glass bubble, which is apparently airtight as she is beating against it as well as moving her mouth but no sounds emit from her. Kanaara is standing in the center of the Lab, completely unrestricted.)
Harumoni:Oh really?! You think so?!(She growls out her voice full of sarcasm.)
Kotei:Yes.(He merely states his face going red from the blood rushing to it.)
Kanaara:Wow! What a place! Even Skuld hasn't got something THIS advanced!(She laughs a bit looking around in wonder.)
Harumoni:(Blinks and tries to glare at Kanaara but can't move her head.)Well I'm so glad you're impressed but I don't suppose you could GET US OUT OF THESE THINGS?!?!
Kanaara:Huh? Oh sure thing!(She says completely missing the tone of Harumoni's voice. She then turns and glances at Lina who is turning blue from lack of oxygen and beating weakly at the inside of the glass sphere.)Get back!(She shouts a bit and aims her staff at the sphere. The end of her staff begins to glow white as a ball of white energy forms there. Lina's blinks a bit seeing it and soon plasters herself against the opposite side of the sphere. Kanaara releases the ball which hits the sphere and melts a big hole in the side.)There ya go!
Lina:(Climbing out gasping for air.)Th....th....thanks!
Kanaara:Not a problem.(She walks over to Kotei and looks at the metal casings holding his feet and hands. She smirks and snaps her fingers.)Ha! Piece of cake.(They beep and unlock swinging open. Kotei blinks and slides off the vertical table to the floor with a thud.)
Kotei:Effective. Tactless, but effective.(He says getting to his feet.)
Harumoni:(A little nervous as Kanaara approaches.)Uhh...be careful. I don't want to get fried!
Kanaara:Awww...don't worry! I haven't lost an adventurer yet! Well there's Gregor, but he doesn't count!
Harumoni:WHAT?!
Kotei:(Clears his throat.)I'll....free Harumoni.(He says walking over and beginning to unstrap her.)
Harumoni:Whew. Thanks Kotei.
Kotei:I'll put it on your tab.
Kanaara:(She looks around the lab frowning as Lina walks up and stands by her.)Damn! No one here!
Lina:Isn't that sort of a good thing? We are going up against a God here, right?
Kanaara:Yeah but....with no one here that means there's nothing to do! Damn! I was hoping for a little action!
Lina:(Sweatdrops a little.)Eheheheh.....riiiiiight.
Harumoni:(Getting out of the chair and ripping the electrodes off.)Well what now?! Do we regroup with the others?
Kotei:Since there is no one here I would assume so, yes.
Kanaara:Well let's get out of here then! I don't want to miss a bit of the action!
Lina:Uhhh...where's the doors?
(Everyone blinks and looks around. The Lab stretches on in every direction as far as the eye can see. There is no sight of any doors anywhere even remotely near the group.)
Harumoni:Great! Now how are we going to get out of here?
Voice:(Suddenly coming from all around them.)Who said anything about letting you leave?
Lina:What?!
Harumoni:Who's there?! Show yourself you coward!
Kotei:It would not be wise to goad our host.
Voice:You should listen to your friend young girl.(A dark chuckle and then Ranma-sama appears from a sudden dark rippling of the area. He still wears the same clothes as last time, a black chinese shirt and pants. He has a dark grin on his face, his eyes just this side of unfocussed giving him a crazed look. The three black diamond shaped marking on his face are still there as well.)I do hope you are enjoying yourself.
Harumoni:Ha! As if! Where's Kodachi!?
Ranma-sama:Tsk tsk tsk. Such manners. I'm afraid my love is...currently playing with some of your friends. But don't worry. I'll play with you.
Lina:Why don't I like the sound of that?(She says more to herself than anyone else.)
Kanaara:Alright you! I've been sent here by the Kami-sama of this reality to deal with you. You are considered a Rogue God. Either cease all interfering in mortal affairs and report to Kami-sama immediately or I will be forced to take action!
Ranma-sama:(He raises an eyebrow at Kanaara's speech and chuckles softly.)How impressive....but I'm afraid I'll have to disobey you.
Kanaara:(She grins.)Good! I was hoping you'd say that! More action for me!(She smirks and twirls her bo staff lightly getting into a stance.)
Harumoni:Hey!(Pulls her metal mallet out of the pocket space she keeps it in.)Don't forget us!
Lina:(Getting the energy for a spell ready.)Yeah!
Kotei:(Brandishes his bokken and smirks lightly.)If it must be a fight.
Ranma-sama:(He smirks lightly and laughs darkly.)Well now isn't this noble? I'm shedding tears here.(He chuckles more.)I'll tell you what. I'll make it sporting for you. I won't use my Godhood to win this fight. Just pure martial arts. Of course I will still kill you all.(He adds almost as an afterthought and puts himself in battle stance.)
Lina:(A ball of reddish energy forms in her hand and she pulls it back to throw it.)FIREBALL!!!!!(She shouts and hurls the ball of eneryg which erupts in flames and streaks towards the Ranma-sama.)
Ranma-sama:Pathetic.(He says leaping into the air away from the blast with plenty of time to spare.....only to be met in mid air by Kanaara who begins to viciously attack him with her bo staff. He rather easily blocks every stike as the two seem to hover in place attacking each other.)You're rather good.
Kanaara:Why thank you!(She says cheerfully with a grin.)
Ranma-sama:But I'm better!(He says with a smirk and shifts suddenly landing a blow into her stomach and knocking Kanaara back to the floor. He lands a few moments later and smirks.)All too easy.
Kotei:KYAAAA!!!(He shouts attacking Ranma with a barrage of bokken strikes, the edge of his bokken glowing a light red as it begins to tatter Ranma-sama's shirt with ease. Unfortunately for Kotei none of the strikes are doing any physical damage.)
Ranma-sama:Do you truly expect to hit me with such feeble attacks?(He asks easily avoiding all the strikes as he backs away chuckling.)
Kotei:No.(He smirks and suddenly stops.)Just divert your attention long enough.
Ranma-sama:(He stops moving and blinks.)Eh?
Lina:(She hurls a scalpel across the distance into Ranma-sama's shadow on the floor.)SHADOW SNAP!!!
Ranma-sama:(He moves to turn to face Lina but suddenly stops as the scalpel embeds in his shadow freezing it, and him, in place. He stops in actual shock and then chuckles low and merely dispells the simple holding spell and turns to Lina.)Please child don't insult me.
Lina:(She merely grins and points to her left.)Heh.
Kanaara:KYAAAA!!!!!(Her voice rings out as she fires off a large beam of white energy at Ranma-sama. He has no time to move and it slams into him full force.)
Ranma-sama:ARGH!!!(He shouts as he is blasted into the air and across the Lab.)
Harumoni:(She leaps up into his path and swings her mallet around connecting hard with Ranma-sama sending him flying back in the opposite direction.)
Lina:(She builds up energy for a spell while Ranma-sama is getting knocked around and focuses it as he flies across her sight path once again channeling it out.)BRAM BLAZER!!!!!(She shouts out as a tight focused tunnel of energy shoots out from her hands across the Lab and slams into Ranma-sama sending him away from her and crashing hard through several tables.)
Harumoni:(She moves over to the others as they regroup and looks to Ranma-sama.)Did....did we do it?
Kotei:That seemed a little too easy to be it.
Kanaara:Naaaaah! I told you nothing could go wrong!
Lina:(She gasps and points.)He's getting up!!(Everyone looks and tenses as Ranma-sama slowly gets to his feet.)
Ranma-sama:(With a low growl he slowly rises to his feet and stands up straight glaring across the distance at the others.)Now you've gone and made me mad!(He says and slowly begins to stalk forwards limping lightly from the blasts of Kanaara and Lina. He gestures harshly with his hands and the four suddenly find themselves in shackles, each of them attached to a metal table.)
Harumoni:What the...?!
Lina:Let us go you creep!!
Kanaara:(Finds even she can't get out of the shackles.)This is bad.
Kotei:That is an understatement.(He says dryly.)
Ranma-sama:(He smirks and chuckles to himself as he limps over to Lina and smirks at her.)First you. An impressive feat, that blast was. And it hurt like HELL!(He shouts and then smirks.)But don't worry....I'll take out my pain on you.(He says and reaches a hand up holding her chin lightly.)
Lina:Don't even try it scumbag!!(She shouts and jerks her head free struggling.)
Ranma-sama:(He smirks lightly and lets his fingers trail downwards towards her chest.)You've got fire.....I like that in a woman.
Harumoni:(She gasps seeing what he's doing.)You pervert! Leave Lina alone!!
Lina:(Her eyes spark with anger and she growls low.)You want fire scumbag. Fine. I'll be happy to please.(She says and closes her eyes concentrating all the power she can muster as she begins to chant.)Power beyond the twilight, in crimson blood that flows.....(An aura forms around her as a rather large sphere forms directly in front of her.)
Ranma-sama:Eh?(He backs away a bit noting the amount of power being marshalled.)This...this can't be! She's only mortal!
Lina:....buried in the stream of time, is where your power grows....(The sphere gains in intensity and brightness, the spell gathering more and more power from second to second.)
Harumoni:What's going on?! What's Lina doing?
Kotei:I don't know.
Lina:....I pledge myself to conquer all the foes who stand, against the mighty gift bestowed in my unworthy hand.......(The spells power jumps through the roof suddenly.)
Kanaara:This is gonna hurt.(She states simply.)
Lina:..........DRAGU SLAVE!!!!!!!!!!
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(In Kodachi's bedroom we see Kodachi looking more than a little angry twirling her ribbon around her almost like a shield. Mabushu, Akisu and Happosai stand around her, all in battle stance, though Happosai seems to be leering at Kodachi instead of being ready for a fight.)
Mabushu:Just give us the antidote, Kodachi and we'll leave you alone!
Kodachi:Ohohohohohoho! I think not you insolent peasent. I have my Ranma-sama now and I will not allow you to turn him from me!
Akisu:Well as much as I hate to fight, it looks like we got no choice this time. Kodachi! One last chance! Give us the antidote or else I'll have to force you to!(She says, actually looking serious for once.)
Happosai:(Blinks.)Eh? Aki-chan??
Kodachi:Ohohohohohohohohohoho! You of all people would dare assume that tone with me, you scarlet-locked wench! You who have been striving to keep my Ranma-sama away from me since he first came into my life! I think not. Prepare to meet your doom!(She suddenly whips her ribbon out striking like a whip with it at Akisu several times who ducks and dodges and leaps out of the way landing a few feet away.)
Akisu:Alright! I've had enough of you!(She says agitated and pulls out what appears to be a locket and fastens it to the front of her shirt.)Now it's time to take care of you!
Kodachi:Oho! You think to defeat me with a cheap piece of fashion jewelry! You truly are hopeless!
Mabushu:Akisu! What are you doing!?
Happosai:(Eyes wide at the sight of the locket. He whispers to himself.)It....it can't be?
Akisu:Watch and learn.(She says with a smirk and then thrusts her right hand up into the air and shouts.)MOON PRISM POWER!!!!!(She is suddenly surrounded by a column of bright multicolored light. She twirls around as pink ribbons shoot out from the locket and wrap around her body, arms and legs to form a body suit, gloves and boots. A short skirt forms around her waist as earrings and a tiara appear on her. She stops twirling and strikes a pose, her legs apart, one arm at her side and the other held up to her head as she flashes the victory sign sideways. She quickly drops out of her pose and sets a combat stance.)Let's rock!
Kodachi:I knew you always practiced the black arts you foul witch! Prepare to die!!!(She shrieks and leaps across the room cracking her ribbon at Akisu.)
Akisu:(She deftly dodges all the attacks and flips into the air to land balanced on a bed post. She makes a few silly looking hand gestures while she speaks.)I believe it's you that's going to be hurting, not me. You've endangered the life of my father, on this world anyways, and that I can't forgive! It's time to pay the piper 'Dachi-chan!(She says the last line in a sing-song voice and then leapt into the air and came down at Kodachi with a viscious spin kick.)
Kodachi:(She barely dodges the kick and leaps back landing with a glare at Akisu)You harlet! No one may touch that bed but my Ranma-sama. You shall pay for that.(She shouts and pulls a second black ribbon from somewhere and begins to twirl the both of them, one inside the other.)Now I shall stop toying with you and get serious.(She says almost casually as black energy begins to form around both of the ribbons, crackling noisily.)BLACK LIGHTNING STORM!!!!(She shouts and proceeds to whip at Akisu, each crack sending bolts of black lightning flying across the room.)
Akisu:Ah! Hey! Watch it!(She shouts as she scrabbles back and forth hastily dodging bolts of lightning. She quickly takes shelter beside a dresser along with Happosai and Mabushu who are already cowering there. She glances towards her companions and blinks a bit at the awe in their eyes as they look at her.)What?
Mabushu:You....you....you're....
Happosai:You're.....you're.....
Akisu:Sailor Moon? Yeah.(She giggles a bit and shrugs.)Guess my secret's out now huh?(She says then cowers as several bolts of lightning graze the dresser.)
Kodachi:Show yourself you base coward! You filthy witch!
Akisu:Damnit! I need a distraction!
(Almost as if in answer to her call Lina's voice echoes throughout the house.)
Lina's Voice:DRAGU SLAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!(Immediately following her shout is a loud explosion which physically shakes the entire house violently.)
Kodachi:(She falls down from the shaking and blinks looking in the direction the explosion came from. She gasps in horror.)Ranma-sama!!!
Akisu:It's not what I had in mind but it'll do.(She says with a smirk and hops out from behind the dresser a large crescent shaped chi projectile forming between her hands as she spins around once on her heel and shouts.)MOON MOUKO TAKABISHA!!!!!!(She then lets the blast fly across the room at Kodachi who is too distracted to notice. Akisu smirks as it slams into her with a burst of white light, which fades revealing her unconscious.)There. Piece of cake.
Mabushu:Yeah right! You nearly got toasted!(He says with disdain.)
Happosai:Nevertheless she did succeed in stopping her. Now to search her for the antidote!(He says and leaps across landing on Kodachi's prone form and begins to search/grope for the antidote.)
Mabushu:You pervert!
Akisu:Well it appears that only the perverts get things done around here. You certainly weren't much help.....but you're still cute to look at.(She winks and then glances in the direction of the explosion.)Grandfather Happosai. Perhaps we should go and check on the others?
Happosai:Good idea! Boy. The antidote's not on her. Bring the girl though, she might be useful to us. Make sure she's securely tied up.(Happosai said before bounding into Akisu's arms and getting carried out the door.)
Mabushu:(Blinks several times and sighs.)I can't wait to get back home away from all these crazy people.(He mutters before doing as he is told.)
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(Meanwhile out in the gardens Cologne, Perfume, Lotion and Lilianpelope are standing in a small clearing all breathing heavily. Surrounding them in literal mounds are what is left of the plant monsters. The group of four look rather exhausted, their clothes rather dirty and somewhat torn in several places.)
Perfume:(Looks around warily his bonbori at the ready.)Is it over?
Lotion:I hope so. I've never felt so tired in all my life.
Cologne:I believe so children.
Lilianpelope:AAAAHHHH!!!!!
(Cologne, Perfume and Lotion whirls around at Lilianpelope's scream. Perfume and Lotion are instantly on alert turning around in every direction looking for more monsters, but none seem to be around.)
Cologne:Lilian?! What is it?!(She says, sounding a little worried.)
Lilianpelope:(Standing with a mirror looking extremely distraught.)Cologne.(She says softly and then screams.)LOOK AT WHAT THOSE FILTHY PLANTS DID TO MY HAIR AND MY CLOTHES!!!!! I look absolutely horrid!!!
(Perfume and Lotion facefault while Cologne merely blinks a bit and smiles lightly shaking her head.)
Cologne:Well I'm sure you can fix that Lilian. Yes?
Lilianpelope:(She smiles brightly and snaps her fingers. A small flash of white light briefly removes her from sight and then she's seen again, standing in a similar dress, this one in perfect condition. Her hair is styled as well, each strand held perfectly in place.)Of course I can Cologne. Am I not the Goddess of Finesse?(She laughs lightly, her crisis over.)
Perfume:(Recovers and looks to Cologne.)So now what do we do Great-great-grandmother?
Cologne:(She looks back to Perfume and smiles lightly.)Well child first we....(She cuts herself off and turns around quickly looking back towards the house her eyes narrowing.)
Perfume:Great-great-grandmother?
Lotion:What is it?
Lilianpelope:(Looking in the same direction as Cologne. She gasps lightly.)Oh my. I had no idea she was that powerful.
Perfume:Who?! What are you talking about?!
Cologne:Quick children! Get down!!!(She shouts and hits the ground as well.)
(Perfume, Lotion and Lilianpelope follow suit and hit the ground flattening themselves to it. They all look at the house as from the left wing a bright light begins to stream out of all the windows as Lina's voice suddenly echoes loudly across seemingly the whole area.)
Lina's Voice:DRAGU SLAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!(Immediately following her echoing shout the entire left wing of the mansion is engulfed in a large explosion which sends violent tremmors out through the ground. The group keep themselves flattened as the shockwave reaches them and flows over them, the wind accompanying it hot and thick with dust. They keep flattened until they are sure it is over and slowly lift their heads and look at the mansion, or what is left of it. The mansion is nearly completely in ruins, only one third of the right wing still standing. The rest of it is lying in ruins, smoke coiling up from several places.)
Lilianpelope:(Gasps in shock.)Oh dear. Kanaara!
Cologne:(Hops to her feet and then to balance on her staff.)I'm sure she is fine Lilian. The others, however, I'm not so sure about. Come! We must hurry!(She quickly begins to head for the ruins bounding with her staff, quickly followed by the others){Hmmm....it appears little Miss Gosunkugi is quite a powerful sorceress. I shall have use for this, after I prevent my death.}
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(Back in the real world at the Tendo's Genma and Soun are both sitting in front of their shogi board, howver both don't seem to be even paying attention to the game as the board has half shogi pieces and half go pieces on it. Inside Dr. Tofu sits jibbering like an idiot while Kasumi pours him a cup of tea and Keiichi can be seen dusting. This rather peaceful scene reamins like this for several minutes and then the front gates are opened as Akane, Shampoo, Ukyou and Nabiki. Sasuke is right behind Nabiki dragging along the still unconscious Kunou and behind him is Ryouga and Mousse who are both carrying Ranma, who is tied up in a countless number of chains and ropes.)
Akane:We're back!
Ukyou:And we got Ranchan!
Genma:(Leaps to his feet at the sight of his son.)Is he....alright?
Nabiki:He will be once the others get back with the antidote.
Soun:Don't worry Saotome. Ranma will be fine. After all it is our grandchildren going after it.
Genma:Of course Tendo. I wasn't worried.(He lies.)
Sasuke:Where should I put Master Kunou, Mistress Nabiki?
Akane:Hmmm? Oh...upstairs I guess. In his room? Make sure he's still tied down however. You'd better let Mousse lead the way.
Ryouga:(Blushing a little.)Of course.(He turns to Mousse and nods.)Lead the way.
Mousse:(Grumbles something under his breath about Ranma and moves off leading into the house.)
Shampoo:(Smacks Mousse with a bonbori as he passes.)No hurt Ranma either stupid Mousse! You do and Shampoo have duck for supper tonight!
Nabiki:Well ladies now the we got Ranam back here we've only got one other thing to do.(She says turning and facing Soun and Genma.)
Akane:(Looks the same way as Nabiki and swallows a little nervously.)Right.
Ukyou:(Smiling a bit and nods.)Yup.
Shampoo:(Smiles a bit as well.)Nabiki Tendo right.
Akane:Sh....Shampoo?! You're going to help?
Ukyou:You would be the last person I'd think would help Akane.
Shampoo:Shampoo may no like Akane when she go after Ranma, Spatula Girl, but now that no true. She no obstacle, so Shampoo help her be happy. Akane good opponent. Shampoo respect that so Shampoo help now.
Akane:(Blinks a bit but actually smiles lightly.)Shampoo.....thank you.
Soun:(Clears his throat.)Excuse me...but what are you girls talking about? Do you have any idea Saotome?
Genma:I'm afraid not Tendo. {But I'm afraid it won't be good.}(Genma says adding the last to himself.)
Nabiki:Father. Mr. Saotome. Let's step inside shall we? Akane has something she has to tell you.(She says with a grins and directs her father and Genma inside the house, Akane, Ukyou and Shampoo following.)
(Off in the bushes near the one of the walls of the Tendo house, a dark form crouches and patiently watches the events. A smirk form on the form's face.)
Dark Form:Well well well. It looks like fem-boy has a few more problems than normal. Hmmm....the lech doesn't seem to be around. I can wait though. This time.....this time he won't refuse me.
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(Meanwhile across town at the train station a train slowly pulls into the station and begins to let off passangers. After letting off all the people stopping here it pulls away and continues on it's way. Slowly the people leave the station until it is once again rather peaceful. It is at this time that a single woman exits the train station looking somewhat out of sorts. She stops at the bottom of the stairs and looks around a hopeful, yet sad expression on her face. She stands wearing a traditional white kimono and carried a wrapped bundle on her back. She has kind brown eyes and a head of short, reddish-brown hair.)
Woman:(To herself.)Husband. Ranma. Please be there this time.(She says and lowers her head for a moment before turning and walking off down the street. She walks along quietly for several minutes passing through marketplace and continuing through heading towards the suburbs of Nerima. She turns down onto a side street and stops in her tracks as four men stand in her way, each wearing an animal mask. She blinks several times and then takes a step back as the each pull out a weapon.)
Tiger Mask:(Holding a knife.)Alright lady. Hold it right there.
Owl Mask:(Holding a baseball bat.)We won't hurt you if you cooperate.
Snake Mask:(Holding a length of chain.)All we want is your money and anything valuable you got.
Bear Mask:(Holding a crowbar.)So just hand it over and don't scream. Got it?
Woman:(She blinks several times once more and slowly takes the wrapped bundle off her back and then looks to the four men.)It isn't very polite to harass your elders young men. I suggest you go home before you get yourselves hurt.
Tiger Mask:(Laughs darkly.)Oh really?
Owl Mask:What are you going to do? Scold us to death?(Cracks up laughing.)
Snake Mask:(Laughing at Owl Mask's joke as well.)Yeah. Or maybe put us over your knee and give us a spanking.
Bear Mask:(Steps closer.)Just give us the money you old hag!
(The woman frowns at Bear Mask's harsh words and grips one end of the wrapped bundle, her body tensing lightly. Before she can do anything, however, a sudden gust of wind occurs as if someone just ran by them at an incredible speed and along with it the sound of wood hitting flesh many times in rapid succesion occur. The woman blinks as the four masked men just stand there for a brief moment before they collapse into four unconscious heaps on the ground.)
Woman:What.....?
(A voice comes from off to her right.)
Voice:The youth of today have no respect. Treating a lady such as yourself like that. Terrible.
Woman:Who....(She turns and looks at the source of the voice and sees a rather heavyset man in his late thirties with tossled light brown hair and brown eyes behind a set of aviator glasses. He was standing casually on top of the wall and was wearing a dark blue kimono and leaning lightly on a finely carved wooden cane.)Who are you, sir?
Man:(With a light chuckle he hops down off the fence and approaches the woman and bows formally to her.)My name is Sho. Sho Kaseru. Who might you be my dear?
Woman:Oh. Forgive me, I am Nodoka Saotome. Thank you for your help Kaseru-san.(She says and replaces the wrapped bundle on her back.)
Kaseru:It was no trouble Saotome-san. The streets were much....cleaner when I was young. I miss those days.(He says and then smiles wider and laughs a bit.)I don't suppose you would be able to repay me with a few directions. I'm looking for a place known as The Tendo School of Anything Goes Martial Arts. Do you know where it might be found?
Nodoka:(She blinks a bit in shock and then smiles.)The Tendo's? This is quite a coincidence then, Kaseru-san. I happen to be a good friend of the Tendo family and was on my way there when I was stopped by those thugs.
Kaseru:(He raises a eyebrow and smirks lightly.)Oh? Well then Saotome-san, would you permit me to escort you to our mutual destination. There is no telling if anymore of the odeious riff raff is waiting down dark alleys.
Nodoka:(She smiles warmly and laughs lightly as she nods.)Of course Kaseru-san. I would honored to be escorted by a gentleman of your caliber. I am curious as to how you know the Tendo's, however.
Kaseru:(He chuckles softly as the two walk off past the four muggers and continue on their way to the Tendo's.)Well to be perfectly honoest I do not _know_ the Tendo's. I heard of them from an.....old aquaintence of mine. I believe he is staying there now.
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(Back in "Paradise" Happosai and Akisu followed by Mabushu, who was carrying a tied up and still unconscious Kodachi over his shoulder, walk around the leveled part of the mansion looking for the others. Akisu is still in her senshi outfit, which Happosai is enjoying to the fullest as he snuggles closer. Suddenly Happosai sneezes.)
Akisu:Grandfather Happosai? Are you catching a cold?
Happosai:Me? A cold?(He laughs at the thought.)Of course not Aki-chan. I'm as fit as men half my age! Must have been all of the dust around this place.
Mabushu:(Frowns at the two of thme.)Can we get on with this. I'm getting tired of lugging Kodachi around!
Akisu:Oh hush. We have to find the others.
Mabushu:(Mutters to himself.)Why do I put up with this?
(As the three stand looking around the ground under Mabushu moves just a little.)
Mabushu:(Blinks and looks down.)Eh?
(Before he can say or do anything else the ground underneath him explodes upwards sending him and Kodachi flying several feet away, in opposite directions of each other. A fairly large hole is left behind.)
Kanaara:(She leaps out of the hole, staff in hand and grinning like a mad woman. Other than being somewhat dirty she looks no worse for the wear.)YAHOO!!!!(She lets out a loud whoop.)I haven't had this much fun in ages! You guys are the greatest!
Harumoni:(Climbing out of the hole looking in worse shape than Kanaara with some bruises and small cuts but nothing serious. She growls a bit as she gets to her feet and glares at Kanaara.)Are you out of your mind?!?!
Mabushu:(Sits up and mutters.)I think she is.
Harumoni:You call nearly getting incinerated and having a house fall on us FUN?!?!
Kanaara:(She turns and grins nodding.)Of course! What's an adventure without a little risk!?
Kotei:(Climbs out of the hole and raises a eyebrow at her statement.)I would have bet against us living, if there was a pool going on it.(He is looking in about the same state at Harumoni.)
Lina:(Climbs out after Kotei and looks only dirty as well. She blinks a bit and then scratches behind her head with one hand and laughs nervously.)Eheheheheheheheheh. Ummmm.....sorry guys. I didn't know I had it in me.
Harumoni:(Turns and frowns a bit.)Yeah well at least warn us if you're going to do that again.
Lina:(Nods a bit and looks apolagetically at her.)Right.
Kanaara:(She laughs a bit and looks around and then pauses.)Uhhh...hey? Where'd the rogue god go?
Mabushu:Eh? You mean you fought him?
Kotei:It would be more accurate to say we attempted to fight him and ended up nearly killing ourselves.
Mabushu:(Sweatdrops.)Uhhh....Great. So now what do we do?
Harumoni:Regroup with the others and....search the rubble?
Happosai:Good idea.
Lilianpelope:(She suddenly appears beside Kanaara and grabs her into a fierce hug.)KANAARA!! Thank goodness you're alright!!!
Kanaara:ACK! SIS! Let me go!!!(She struggles and pulls herself free and growls a bit.)What the big idea!?
Lilianpelope:(She sniffles a little almost in tears.)The explosion...I thought....
Kanaara:(Sighs exasperated and shakes her head.)Please! This is me! You know me better than that!(She says and then her expression softens a little.)Sis....I'm a little tougher than to let a stupid building hurt me.(She says and then grins and points.)You got your dress dirty.
Lilianpelope:(She blinks a bit and looks at her dress, smudged with dirt from hugging Kanaara.)AAHH!! You....you horrid little....look what you've done! Now I have to change again!
Kanaara:(She cracks up laughing and kicks some dust up at her.)Oh come on Sis have a little fun!
Mabushu:(Blinks and shakes his head.)Everyone else but me is completely out of their minds.
Harumoni:(Smashes Mabushu with her mallet.)Shut up!
(Cologne, Perfume and Lotion quickly arrive and glance around.)
Cologne:Well it seems everyone is here and alive.(She notices Kodachi.)Do we have the antidote?
Happosai:The girl did not have it. Was it in the lab?
Kanaara:Uhh...I have no idea. We didn't get much chance to look before we had to level it!
Mabushu:(Groans and pulls himself from the rubble a piece of paper stuck to his forehead, covering his face.)Well that was bright! Now how are we going to cure Pop?
Akisu:Don't be so negative. You've got a piece of paper stuck to your face.
Mabushu:(Pulls the paper from his face and crumples it up tossing it over his shoulder.)Gee thanks.(He says sarcastically.)
Kotei:(Raises a brow and moves snatching the paper before it hits the ground. He stands and slowly unfolds it looking it over.)Hmmmm....interesting.
Cologne:What is it boy?
Kotei:Oh. It's the antidote.
Harumoni:Mabushu!! You nearly threw away the antidote!! You idiot!!(She shouts and once again slams Mabushu into the ground.)
Mabushu:(Pulls himself up immediately and glares at Harumoni.)If you hit me with that thing _one_ more time I'm going to hit you back!!
Cologne:Children! Enough fighting!(She turns to Kanaara.)Kanaara. We have what we came for. Take us back.
Kanaara:(She sighs a bit, not wanting to leave but nods.)Sure thing Cologne. Gimme a minute to power up.
Ranma-sama:(Suddenly appears looking even less in a good mood than before.)No. Allow me!(He gestures with his hands violently sending out a black rippling shockwave which sends everyone flying through the air and into a large black portal behind the group. He turns and goes over to the bound Kodachi and rips the ropes off of her, picking her up in his arms.)Kodachi. My love. I shall make sure they do not find us this time. They will never bother us again.(He says disappearing with her in a black ripple of space.)
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(Menawhile, back in the real world at the Tendo's all is peaceful and calm. Until....)
Soun:WAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!! Akane!!! How can you do this to your father?!?!
(Inside we see Soun sitting beside Genma, crying. Genma is looking somewhat shocked and a little angry. Opposite them sit Akane, Ukyou, Shampoo and Nabiki. Keiichi is also there dusting the table.)
Akane:Dad! This isn't about you it's about me! Don't you want me to be happy!?
Genma:This isnt about happiness! It's about the legacy of the Saotome and Tendo schools of Anything Goes Martial Arts. Tendo and I made a pact with each other than Ranma would marry one of the Tendo daughters.
Soun:Saotome is right Akane! You have to marry Ranma!
Akane:(Growls to herself and shouts.)No I don't! I told you back then that I wasn't going to marry him and I'm not! Besides Ryouga has already proposed to me and I've accepted!
Soun:(Gasps in shock.)A....Akane....
Genma:What? Ranma will not stand for this!(He says turning for the stairs. He doesn't make it very far, Ukyou's megaspatula knocking him back down to his knees.)
Ukyou:Where do you think you're going!? No way I'm letting you near Ranchan until he's been cured.(She says and stands blocking the way to the stairs.)
Shampoo:What Spatula Girl says. You both no go near Ranma til he better.
Nabiki:(Clears her throat drawing attention to herself.)Well then. Now that you've all got that out of your systems we can talk logically. Mr. Saotome. You wish for Ranma to marry Akane yes?
Genma:Of course.
Nabiki:The reason being that you want the Saotome school legacy to be assured. Correct?
Genma:Yes.
Nabiki:You have faith in your son don't you? As a man? To be able to fulfill your family's legacy?
Genma:My son is a man among men! He will fulfill my expectations of him no matter what?
Nabiki:So even if he married another woman he would still be man enough to do as you wish yes?
Genma:Yes....uhhh...wait a minute.
Nabiki:No no.(Grins.)I agree with you Mr. Saotome, after all, Ranma is quite the specimen of man. Also he has proven himself in the field of martial arts and I am sure he will excell when he inherits your family's school. Also as he himself has said, he doesn't need a dojo to inhereit said school, so Ranma could marry say....Ukyou...or even Shampoo and still carry on your school.(She smirks and then looks to Soun.)Father?
Soun:Uhhh....yes daughter?(He gulps and shrinks back a bit.)
Nabiki:You wish for Akane to marry Ranma for a similar reason, so she can carry on our family's school with a strong husband yes?
Soun:Yes. That is right.
Nabiki:Well I've yet to see a guy that's stronger than Ryouga father. He's almost as good a martial artist as Ranma is and he worships the ground Akane walks on. I'd be hard pressed to find a better guy for her than that.(She pauses a moment to soften her voice.)Besides Father, what would Mother think if she saw this. You know as well as I she would think of the happiness of Akane over the legacy of the school. Ryouga makes Akane happy.
Soun:(He blinks a bit at those words and stares at Nabiki intently for several moments before lowering his head and whispering out.)Akane.
Akane:(She swallows hard.)Y....Yes Father?
Soun:Akane....you have made me.....upset, that you would disobey your father in his wishes. I am reminded of Kimiko, when I first met her. She was much like you. You have my blessing. You may marry this boy, if you wish it.(He says softly, his voice calm and even. He rises to his feet and turns walking off pausing at a doorway.)I will be in the family shrine. I do not wish to be disturbed.(He then opens the doorway and exits, shutting it behind him.)
Akane:(She smiles, her eyes lightly tearing up.)Thank you Father.(She whispers.)
Genma:(On his feet.)This...this can't be. Tendo. We made a promise!
Ukyou:(Grabs Genma and shakes him like a rag doll.)What about the promise you made my father!!?? What about that?!!? You engaged ranma to marry me and that's what I'm going to do! Got it?!?!
Genma:(Gulps and nods a bit looking quite afraid.)Y...y..y..y..y..y..yes ma'am!
Ukyou:(Grins and drops him.)That's better.
(Suddenly from just outside comes a sound akin to that of a thunderclap, as the sky outside darkens considerably. Suddenly the sound of several voices screaming and rapidally getting closer occur.)
Ukyou:What the...?
Akane:What's going on?!
Kanaara's Voice:Incoming!!!!
Keiichi:Oh my!
(Just then Kanaara flies in through a wall and lands sprawled on top of the table. Behind her comes Lilianpelope, Harumoni, Mabushu, Kotei, Perfume, Lotion, Akisu Happosai and Cologne, the whole pile of them landing one after the other on top of each other on the table. No one moves for a few moments as the group just lays there in a pile of tangled bodies blinking.)
Akane:You're back!
Ukyou:Did you get the antidote?!
Kotei:Yes.
Kanaara:And talk about an adventure! I'm thinking of moving here!!(She says and begins to laugh.)
Lilianpelope:Oh no you most certainly are not!
Kanaara:Shut up Sis!
Harumoni:Hey! Who's hand is that?!
Mabushu:Uh-oh.
Harumoni:Mabushu!!! You pervert!!(She screams as she rips herself free of the pile, dislodging everyone else as well. She quickly pulls her mallet and jumps after Mabushu.)Get back here!!
Mabushu:Hey!(Dodging a mallet swing.)Cut that out! It's not like I WANT to touch you!
Kotei:(Sighs a bit and looks to Nabiki.)Is Dr. Tofu here?
Nabiki:Upstairs.
Kotei:I'll see to it that he gets the antidote.(He says and heads up the stairs pausing a moment.)Oh....do keep Aunt Kasumi downstairs until we're finished.
Nabiki:Not a problem.
Akane:(Sighs and rises moving to try and stops Harumoni.)Harumoni! Harumoni!! Now is not the time! Put the mallet down!
Ukyou:(Helping Akane.)Mabushu! Freeze Mister! You apologize to Harumoni right now!!
(Both Akane and Ukyou pauses and look to each other and then laugh lightly to themselves. They shakes their heads and go back to trying to stop their children from killing each other.)
Kanaara:(Laughing and whooping, cheering on Harumoni.)Go get him!!
Lilianpelope:(Sniffs and continues to dust herself off.)You aren't helping matters any.
Kanaara:Who said I wanted to. I like this place as it is!
Lilianpelope:Barbarian!
Kanaara:Prude!
Lilianpelope:Uncivilized dolt!
Kanaara:Stuffed shirt!
Cologne:(To Happosai.)Those two haven't changed.
Happosai:(To Cologne.)I know.(Drools.)They both look as beautiful as the first time I saw them.
Akisu:(Casually as she reverts to her normal clothes from her senshi outfit and pockets her locket.)They aren't too bad.
Cologne:(Looks to her.)Was that what I thought I was?
Akisu:Hmmm? You mean my locket?
Happosai:I almost forgot to tell you.(He lowers his voice.)She's Sailor Moon in her world.
Cologne:(Eyes widen lightly.)Truly? Well now child. This is interesting. I guess appearances truly can be deceiving. Care to tell us about this?
Akisu:Perhaps when it's a little less...exciting.
Harumoni:I said stop running you pervert!!(She growls taking another swing at Mabushu.)
Mabushu:Like I'm going to be stupid enough to let you hit me! Yeah right! Think again yo-URK!(He says but gets cut off after running into a bonbori. Perfume's bonbori.)What'd you do that for?!
Perfume:I don't like you. That's all the reason I need.
Mabushu:(Growls and hops to his feet glaring.)That's it you cross-dressing freak! I've had enough of you! Now you're going to get it.
Lotion:(Blinks and sniffles lightly.)Freak?
Shampoo:(Frowns and and pulls her own bonbori out.)You no insults Shampoo children, stupid boy!
Harumoni:Mabushu!(Hefting her mallet.)How dare you hurt Lotion's fellings! She's very sensitive!
Perfume:(Frowning as well.)I warned you once.(Exchanging bonbori for a large sword.)
Mabushu:(Gulps and back away from everyone, coming to lean back against the door to the porch.)Hey! No fair ganing up on me like this! Mom! Help!
Ukyou:Sorry Sugar. You made your bed and now you have to lay in it.
Mabushu:(Groans.)Great.
(Mabushu sets himself to a battle stance and gets ready as the three close in on him slowly. Just outside the sound of footsteps is heard walking onto the porch and approaching the door to the porch. A shadow forms and gets closer until it is just on the other side of door.)
Mabushu:(Turns around and looks at the shadow.)Who?
(The door is then slid open and standing there is a young man looking to be in his early twenties, very early actually. He has a rather feminine look to him and is wearing Chinese styled clothes, a pair of metal bracers on his wrists and a dragon scale vest. The most notable item of clothes he is wearing, however, is a pair of pantyhose which are tied and draped over one should like a sash. All the children look at him in confusion, except Akisu who is staring at him with wide eyes. Everyone else just sighs lightly, except Happosai who grins widely.)
Happosai:Pantyhose! Long time no see! What brings you back here?
Tarou:(He growls angrily at the use of his first name and points a finger at Happosai.)You know why I'm here! You _will_ change my name....or else.(He adds the last part with a wry grin.)
Happosai:(Blinks a bit at the last part and then laughs and hops onto Akisu's chest and grins.)I see nothing wrong with your name. Do you Aki-chan?(He says looking up to her only to find her unresponsive, still staring at Tarou.)Aki-chan?
Tarou:(Notices the stare the girl is giving him and narrows his eyes.)What do you want girl? Do I know you?
Akisu:(She blinks for the first time since seeing Tarou and swallows.)Tarou? Is it....you?(Her voice wavers lightly, as if she is keeping herself from crying.)
Akane:(To Ukyou.)What's wrong with Akisu? I've never seen her like this.
Ukyou:(To Akane.)I don't know.
Harumoni:Akisu? Is something wrong?
Tarou:(He clears his throat a bit nervous.)Yes. Me name is...Tarou. Who are you?
Akisu:I am Akisu Saotome. Daughter of Ranma Saotome and Akane Saotome. I'm your girlfriend.(She says and then smiles shyly and lowers her head a bit.)
Tarou:My....WHAT?!
Happosai:Eh?!
Akisu:(She smiles shyly as she looks back up, a little sadness visable in her eyes.)Except on my world....you're dead.
Tarou:(His eyes widen considerably at that statement.)I'm...WHAT?!?!
Cologne:(Clears her throat.)Perhaps a full explanation is in order.
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(A while later the explanation has been made and everyone is sitting around the table digesting this information. Akane is sitting with Harumoni and Ryouga, who has returned from upstairs. Kotei and Mousse have also returned and are sitting by Nabiki and Shampoo respectively. Perfume and Lotion are sitting by their parents and Mabushu is sitting by Ukyou who is making sure he behaves. Kasumi and Keiichi are serving tea to those who want it. Genma is sitting off by himself looking in deep thought. Kanaara and Lilianpelope are sitting off on the couch, watching everything while Lina leans against a wall looking bored. Cologne and Happosai are sitting at the middle of the table both looking at Tarou and Akisu who are sitting at the head of the table. Tarou is looking quite uncomfortable while Akisu is holding onto his arm tightly, a wide lovesick smile on her face.)
Cologne:So. That is how it happened.
Akisu:(Nodding and smiles warly at Tarou.)Yes.
Tarou:Ahhh....could you please let me go?
Akisu:(Suddenly looks about to burst into tears.)But....but I....I love you Tarou.
Tarou:(He blinks, his mouth opening and shutting as if to speak. He then sighs and lowers his head.)Nevermind.
Akisu:(Grins widely once again and hugs his arm even tighter.)Okay!
Mabushu:(Staring at Akisu.)She's....so...different!
Harumoni:(Smacks him up back of the head.)Quit staring you pervert! She's in love!
Lotion:(Stares across the table at Happosai and murmurs happily.)Kotei.(She sighs blissfully as she half daydreams.)
Perfume:(Groans and shakes his head muttering to himself.)Why do I have to be related to such a ditz?
Lina:(Laughs a bit.)I don't know what she sees in him.
Kotei:(Smirks a bit.)Jealous Lina-chan?
Lina:(Blinks a bit and quickly forms the beginnings of a fireball in her hand.)Care to repeat that?!
Kotei:(Grins.)Not really.
Lina:(Cancels the spell.)Hmph. I told you not to EVER call me that! As if I'd ever be jealous of her.
Cologne:(Clears her throat.)Let us get back to the matter at hand.(She turns back and regards Tarou and Akisu.)Now Pan.....pardon me. Tarou. I suggest until after we have this whole situation sorted out and return the children back to their proper times and places that you call off your grudge against Happi. It will only serve to hinder our efforts and cause property damage.
Tarou:(Glares at Happosai for a moment and then glances to Akisu, a strange look on his face for a moment. He sighs a bit and nods.)Very well. I will wait....if only to ensure that Akisu is returned home safely.
Akisu:(Glomps onto him very tightly.)Oh thank you thank you thank you!!
Mabushu:(Rolls his eyes.)Great. More mushy stuff.
Ukyou:Shut up!(She gives Mabushu a light glare.)I'm still not through with you.
(Suddenly from over by the stairs someone clears their throat. Everyone turns and looks at Dr. Tofu as he descends the stairs.)
Ukyou:(She swallows finding her heart beating much faster now.)Dr. Tofu....is....is Ranchan.....?
Dr. Tofu:(He smiles warmly.)Ranma is fine. The antidote was a little difficult to get right, but I did it. Ranma will be a little lightheaded for a short while but otherwise he'll be fine. The poison that was introduced into his system was ingenius. We're lucky we caught it in time. If the poison had run it's course for another wekk or more, it would have been impossible to cure him without leaving him with severe damage to his mind and motor control. As it is though he'll be fine with just a little rest and the support of his family.
Ukyou:(Breaths a big sigh of relief.)Oh thank goodness! Where is he?
Ranma:(Stopping just beside Dr. Tofu at the foot of the stairs and looks up at everyone.)Right here.
Ukyou:Ranchan!
Shampoo:Airen!
Akane:Ranma.
Genma:(Rushes over to Ranma and grabs him in a hug.)Son! You're alright!!
Ranma:(Growls and punches Genma in the face.)Leggo old man! Of course I'm fine!
Genma:(Laughs the punch off.)Good! Now son. You have to uphold the Saotome legacy. Akane has...
Ranma:Hold it!(Ranma cuts Genma off.)Hold it right there. I already know. Akane's....made her decision. Above all I want her to be happy and if Ryouga makes her happy....then I won't stand in their way.(He says and turns glancing to Ryouga and Akane with a dry grin.)Looks like you finally won Ryouga. You finally beat me.(He laughs a bit bitterly.)Congratulations.
Ryouga:(He blinks in shock.)Ranma....I....it wasn't a contest.....or a battle.
Ranma:(He nods a bit.)I know. You still beat me though.
Akane:Ranma....thank you. I don't hate you, you know. You're a very good friend. I'm...glad to have known you.
Ranma:(He smiles a bit genuinely.)Same here Akane.
Ukyou:(She rises from the table and walks over to Ranma standing in front of him.)Ranchan....
Ranma:(He sighs a bit and lowers his head.)Ucchan. I'm...I'm sorry for hitting you. I know I wasn't thinking right but...
Ukyou:(She slaps him suddenly half glaring at him.)
Ranma:(He winces from the hit but only keeps his head lowered.)I deserve that. I'm sorry....if I hurt you Ucchan.
Ukyou:(She then suddenly moves forwards and grabs him in a tight hug near crying.)Ranma you...jackass!! I know you'd never hurt me intentionally! I forgive you! Just don't ever _ever_ do anything like that again!
Ranma:(He shifts a bit uncomfortably and sighs nodding.)I won't Ucchan. I promise.
(There is silence for a few moments as everyone watches the two just stand there. Suddenly from the open doorway a voice comes.)
Voice:Hello? Oh...I didn't know the Tendo's were having a party.
(Everyone turns to see Nodoka standing there in the doorway. She blinks a bit in shock at the large grouping of people and then notices Genma and Ranma standing close together, Ukyou right beside Ranma. She takes a few steps forwards.)
Nodoka:Ra....Ranma? Is it....really you?
Genma:{I'm going to die.}
Ranma:(He swallows hard and nervously grins.)Hi Mom. What are....you doing here?
Nodoka:(She smiles widely and rushes forth grabbing Ranma up in a tight hug.)My son! Ranma!(She pushes him away and looks him over and then hugs him again.)Ranma! You've grown so big! Look at you! My son.(She says half crying and half laughing to herself.)
Ranma:(Shifts nervously, but smiles.)Mom. Please. You're embarassing me.
Nodoka:Oh...I'm sorry Ranma. I'm just so happy.(She turns and faces Genma.)Husband. It's good to see you again. You've done me very proud and raised Ranma well.(She then walks over to him and warmly hugs him.)
Genma:Eheheheheheheh. Of course my dear. Had you any doubt?(He says nervously, keeping an eye on the door, just in case.)
Nodoka:Of course not husband.(She smiles and then turns back to the door.)Oh I'm sorry I...hmmmm? Where did he go?
Ranma:(Blinks a bit.)Where did who go?
Nodoka:Oh. A young man. He escorted me here after saving me from a group of brutes earlier. He was with me just a moment ago.(She takes a couple steps towards the doorway.)Kaseru-san!?
Cologne:(Her eyes widen at the name.)WHAT?!!
Happosai:(His eyes also widen and he leaps behind Akisu, trembling in fear.)Hide me Aki-chan!
Shampoo:What is wrong Great-Grandmother?
Perfume:(Tensing.)Is it an enemy? A demon?
Akisu:Granfather Happosai?(She says turning to face him worried.)
Cologne:Worse than children.(She growls her aura forming around her.)Show yourself Kaseru!
Kaseru:(A soft chuckle is heard, as if floating on the air. Then he just....appears standing in the doorway lightly leaning on his cane.)Cologne. Happosai. How good to see you again. You'll have to pardon me as I'm quite sure I'm not from this world. How many times is it you've killed me here?
Akane:Killed?
Ranma:Hey! Who are you?
Kaseru:(Glances to Ranma.)Calm yourself young Saotome. My name is Sho. Sho Kaseru.(He leans forward a bit and smirks seeing Happosai peaking out from behind Akisu.)Happosai!!
Happosai:(Is suddenly in front of Kaseru bowing like Genma and Soun usually do in front of him.)Ye...ye...yes Master?
Tarou:Master?!
Genma:The Master....has a Master?
Kaseru:You haven't changed one bit since I last saw you. Answer my question.
Happosai:As far as I know Master we've killed you three times.
Kaseru:(Nods a bit.)Same as my world. This one appears to be almost identical.(He looks to Cologne who is still glaring at him with obvious hatred.)I assume you and I are....related?
Cologne:(She only growls in response.)
Shampoo:Aiya. Great-Grandmother related to strange man?
Mousse:How come you never mentioned him to us before you dried up old monkey?
Perfume:(Standing up and bringing his weapons out.)Who is this man?
Lotion:(Tensing for a fight.)Is he an enemy?
Kaseru:Enemy? Hardly child. I am disappointed but I should have expected no less from the Amazons to wipe all trace of my existance after I left.(He chuckles and then looks right at Cologne grinning widely.)It appears I shall have to shed some light on the subject then.(He smirks a bit.) I am Sho Kaseru, to all those who didn't hear me the first time. I am the Master of the Spur of the Moment Style Martial Arts, as well as several other styles. I am also the only male to have ever been Chief Elder to the Joketsuzoku Tribe of Chinses Amazons and, incidentally, I'm also Cologne's step-father.
(Cologne and Happosai remain silent in response to those words.)
Everyone Else:WHAT?!!!
Kaseru:(Blinks a bit and then smirks.)My but you all are good at that.(He chuckles and twirls his cane it seeming to just disappear from his hand. He then glances around the room.)Which of you are Nabiki Tendo and Kotei Kunou?
Nabiki:(Glances to Kotei and then to Kaseru.)I'm Nabiki.
Kotei:And I'm Kotei. Why do you want to know?
Kaseru:Oh.(He reaches into his kimono and pulls out two sheets of paper.)These _were_ yours. If you want them back, you'll have to play too.
Nabiki:(Blinks a bit anf glares lightly.)Play?
Kaseru:(He puts the papers back into his kimono and then fishes out the Desire Doll smirking.)Oh yes. Didn't I mention it. Since you all are here...we're going to play a little game.(He grins darkly.)It's called.....Survival Of The Fittest. I think the rules are self explanatory.
Ranma:(He growls and steps forward.)If you want a fight you got one pal!
Cologne:Ranma! Don't be stupid! You are 300 years too young to eat me and _I_ am 300 years too young to beat _him_!
Kaseru:You should listen to my step-daughter. She is exceptionally bright for her age.(He chuckles and then glances to Nodoka.)Sorry to have deceived you my dear. It was nice talking with you. Nothing personal.(He then holds the doll up into the air above his head. It's eyes open and begins to glow bright greenish-white.)Let the game....begin.(He breaks out laughing as a sphere of greenish-white light engulfs the doll and proceed to expands quickly and engulf the entire house and yard as well.)
(The sphere explodes upwards in a pillar of grenish-white light and then suddenly vanishes leaving nothing behind, the house yard and even part of the walls surrounding it gone. Minutes pass and nothing happens. No one returns and neither does the house. Then a figure approaches from the distance, running. It is qickly revealed to be Gosunkugi, with a couple candles straped to his head. He rounds a corner and comes to a stop in front of where the Tendo's house was. He hesitantly takes a few steps forwards and looks around.)
Gosunkugi:Hello? Is anyone here?(He asks meakly and gets no answer.)Where is everybody? Where did everybody go?
Kaseru:(Suddenly appears in a flash of greenish-white light at the center of the lot where the house was, holding the doll.)They went on a little trip boy. They're playing a game. Have a seat. We might have quite a wait for them.(He says and chuckles as a seat appears in a greenish-white flash of light.)
Gosunkugi:(He blinks his eyes widening.)You...you...(He stammers out before he passes out.)
Kaseru:Weakling boy.(He says and then smirks holding the doll out. It's eyes open and glow greenish-white again as a sphere forms around it. It turns into a beam which flies and hits Gosunkugi enveloping him. Gosunkugi then disappears from existance. He chuckles and walks over sitting down on the chair and smirking.)I wonder who the first to get back will be? This should be most interesting. Especially since none of them have ever actually gone up against Mazoku before.(He laughs to himself activating the doll one more time as the greenish-white light begins to surround him. His eyes suddenly glow red as a dark evil smile forms on his face.)Time to get the troups ready. This will be quite a battle. I do hope they survive.(He says to himself before vanishing as well, his dark laughter left floating on the air.)
~End of Part 6~
Author's Notes:
Well Part 6 is finally done. I know it's a little shorter than the last couple of parts I put out but I'm going to make up for that in Part 7! Well you have to admit things certainly are getting worse for our group. Ranma is back to normal but now Nodoka is here. How long can Ranma and Genma keep up the ruse of Ranko as well as keep their heads on their shoulders? Tarou has arrived and Akisu is in love with him. She also seems to act differently around him. Is her days of perversion over, or just on hold until Tarou isn't around? Kaseru, our mystery man, has finally been revealed. Cologne's step-father and Happosai's Master. Something tells me he isn't your normal martial artist. Poor Gosunkugi has been dragged into the fray as well. Can he survive with his body, and sanity, in tact? Also where did the Tendo house go? All these questions and more answered in the next installment of The Desire Doll. For those who don't know Mazoku are a race of demons, or something like that, from the anime show "Slayers". For those Slayers fans out there you'll be treated to a little of your fave show in Part 7. Well until next time loyal readers! Part Seven Go Back To Main Page
