The truth revealed



By Micronime



Micronime@hotmail.com



All the characters are the property of there respective

owners.



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Author note :



     This story that your about to read is a crossover

featuring mainly the Ranma 1/2 cast. The action takes place

after Ranma learned the Mouko Takabisha and before he meet

his mother as Ranko. In the story the Sailor Senshi (Usagi,

Ami and Rei) are still fighting Jadeite. Finally, in Street

Fighter I'm going to use different sources. Also the story is

happening in a "now" type of time frame.



Now let get the show begin.



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Chapter 1 : It's started with a bang



17:30, Nerima district

Nerima train station



     The place was crowded. Most of the people were coming

back from work. Others were leaving for their respective

homes. All seemed to be the same as the day before and same as

would probably happen tomorrow. For those who knew about a

certain dojo and its well known residents, there was something

drastically different. Some were saying that it was a great

day, but others were saying that tomorrow would be even

better. The reason for that was that Saotome Ranma and Tendou

Akane were leaving Nerima. It also helped that the cost of

their insurance would drop by half.



" Why do I have to go with the pervert? "



     To say that Tendou Akane was upset about this situation

would be an understatement. She was forced to leave the small

part of the world where she had lived all her life. The cause

of it, in her opinion, was standing beside her.



" I don't like it any more than you do, tomboy. "



     Soon after saying the last word, Saotome Ranma was

punched into the nearest heavy object, one of the cars of the

train. He remained stuck there for a few seconds, before

gravity made itself known and brought him back to the ground.

Those who witnessed this decided to avoid going near the girl.



     Akane's older sister, Nabiki, turned to face her with

a smile that gave nightmares to many who had seen it. It

wasn't an evil smile, not even a nasty one, but it was always

precursor of bad things... except if you had enough money. She

had quickly recovered from what had happened two days ago.



 " Give me three thousand yen and I'll answer all your

questions before your train leaves. "



     Akane searched in her purse for the money and quickly

put it in her sister's wanting hands. After quickly counting

the cash, Nabiki put it in her purse and took a big breath.



 " Nobody in Nerima, no hotel, no apartment manager wanted

to have Ranma stay at their place. Not even those who owed me

wanted Ranma, even with my generous offers. I can understand

them after what happened to our place. The only apartment I

found that didn't ask too high for the rent was in Juuban. "



     Although she was trying to hide it, Akane saw Nabiki's

expression sadden when she spoke of their house.



" That doesn't explain why I have to go with the jerk! "



     The jerk in question was just slowly regaining his

senses on the hard floor. Nabiki lifted one of her hand in a

fist, the back of it facing Akane.



" First, the rent where the rest of us are staying would

have increased about fifty percent with you as an extra

person. "



     Nabiki raised one of her fingers while Akane found the

color of her shoes rather interesting.



" Second, Ranma is your fianc� and you should stay with

him. "



     Akane jerked her head up just in time to see Nabiki

raise another finger. If a look could kill, Tendou Nabiki

would have been seriously injured.



" Third, father paid me. "



     Soun was the next to receive Akane angry glare. The

poor man promptly started crying while yelling : " My little

daughter hates me! "



" Fourth, Mr. Saotome also paid me. "



     Nabiki raised yet another finger. Akane directed her

anger toward... toward the panda playing a old tire while

holding a sign claiming : " I'm just an ordinary panda! "



" And the last, Juuban High School, the school where I

enrolled you and Ranma, has over two hundred girls going

there. "



     Finished, Nabiki lowered her hand to the side of her

body. She looked attentively as a blue aura formed itself

around Akane. After a few seconds, it receded back from where

it came from. Nobody around them dared to speak and those who

recognized the girl moved toward the nearest exit.



[ That pervert! I know from Yuka and Sayuri that a lot of

girls at Furikan High have a crush on Ranma. I am sure the same

thing would happen at Juuban, but Shampoo, Ukyo or Kodachi

won't be there to scare them away. ]



" Ok, I will go with the pervert. At least it's only for

four months. "



" Actually, it for the rest of the school year, which means

six months. "



" Wha? How come? "



     Nabiki quickly looked at her watch.



" I rented your apartment for six months. Furikan won't take

you back in until next school year. Lastly father, Mr. Saotome,

some of our neighbors and all the staff of Furikan High paid

me. "



     Akane was in a silent protest against the unfairness of

it all. Before she could ask something else, an announcement

was heard.



" Train 743 for Juuban will leave track 4 in two minutes.

All passengers for Juuban, please board train 743 on track 4.

This is the last call. "



     Soun and the panda took the barely conscious Ranma the

luggage and threw them into the train while Nabiki pushed her

younger sister toward the same destination. Akane was about

to formulate another question when Kasumi handed her a small

package.



" Akane. I made some cookies for you and Ranma in case you

get hungry during the trip. "



     Akane took a good look at Kasumi. Although she had her

normal expression, Akane couldn't help herself but think that

something was missing.



     Before she could ask question of her elder sister, a

uniformed man came and closed the door of the wagon after

nearly tripping over the pile of luggage. The man never saw

the boy under it. Soon after, the train started to leave the

station. All the Tendou familly and Mr. Saotome, somehow back

to human, waved as the train left the station. Soun Tendou

begin to cry while yelling : " My little baby is going to live

with her fianc� ".



     Once the train was out of sight, they all started to

walk toward the exit. After traveling a few meters Soun spoke

to Nabiki.



" How are things going with the insurance? "



" They will pay up for the repairs and the rent until the

reconstruction is done. "



" That good? And what about them? "



     No precision was needed on about whom he was referring

to.



" Except for Ryoga, they are all still in the hospital.

Ryoga woke up yesterday and disappeared soon after. It will be

a few weeks before the rest will be out. Also I'm discussing

with Kuno's lawyer on how much it's going to cost so we don't

press charges. "



     Although the authorities were told that the damages

were done by a gas leak, she wouldn't let those responsible go

easily. She had already called Immigration and with a little

persuasion on her part they were going on the Amazon's case.

She also warned the nurse taking care of Happousai of his

perversion. She heard that there was no woman going near his

room anymore.



     She hadn't done anything against Ukyo or Ryoga. The

first, because she wasn't sure of her involvement in what

happened and for the second he was too hard to find and she

knew mostly nothing of him. But she would make sure to change

that quickly.



     Her family could have been hurt. Akane could have died

in the explosion. Ranma was to thank that she still had her

baby sister. Although it was also partly his fault. She

wouldn't let something like that happen again. She will do

what she must to be certain of that.



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15:45, In the train between Nerima and Juuban



     Ranma slowly opened his eyes while rubbing the spot of

his head where his fianc�e had hit him. He then looked at the

only other passenger in front of him, Akane. When she saw him

look at her, she promptly looked through the window. For lack

of anything to say, Ranma looked around.



     After a few seconds, he felt that something was wrong.

He couldn't see anyone else in the car and he would have

thought themselves alone if it wasn't for the sound of someone

flipping the pages of a newspaper. The answer came to him went

he tugged his pigtail. A sharp pain resulted from his action,

just like when Akane use his pigtail to drag him around. The

sight must have scared most of the other passengers.



     After finding a satisfactory answer he took a look

outside. The two of them stayed like that for a long moment

until Akane finally spoke.



" It's all your fault. "



     Anyone who would had heard the tone of her voice would

have remarked that she was angry. Ranma didn't see it. He

quickly turned his head to look directly at Akane.



" How can it be my fault? "



" HOW CAN IT BE YOUR FAULT? You just came back from the Kami

knows where and in less than a hour my house and the dojo are

a wreck. Now explain me how it CAN'T be your fault. "



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around 7:00, Tendou household

Nerima, two days earlier





     A few months ago, this residence was one of the more

peaceful of Nerima and it also the envy of many. Since then a

lot had changed. The various buildings of the propriety showed

marks of hasty repair on the walls and a few on the roofs.

Peace that once reigned there had been replaced by chaos.

Shouting and the sound of fighting could be heard at anytime

of the day or night. It had been this way since the Saotomes

started to live there.



     That's why the neighbors were surprised when one morning

they weren't awakened by the sound of intense fighting. The

peacefulness of the residence was also back. After passing

seven days like this, some of the residents of Nerima were

becoming uneasy. Was that week the proverbial calm before the

storm?



     Inside the Tendous household, everybody was slowly

eating, except for Mr. Saotome who was eating like there was

no tomorrow. Akane looked somewhat absent-minded, Nabiki was

counting the money she was going to 'earn' today, Mr. Tendou

was reading the newspaper and Kasumi is chatting and serving

everybody at the table.



" I'm sure he will be back soon Akane. "



     Akane was startled out her daze by Kasumi comment. It

took her a second to think the appropriate reply.



" Who care about that jerk? It's not like I miss Ranma or

anything. "



     Before she could return to her breakfast Nabiki decided

to add her own comment.



" But I miss him. "



     Everybody, except Kasumi, stared at her. Soun, Genma

and Akane, although she would never admit it, hoped that she

wouldn't try to get Ranma engaged to her again. Nabiki had

resumed eating like normal, but stopped when she felt them

staring at her.



" Without him around I didn't make as much money. Gee! What

were you thinking? "



     Soun and Genma let out a sigh of relief before

returning to their meal. Akane stared at her for few more

seconds before doing the same thing. On the outside, Akane

looked calm, but on the inside it was a different matter.



[ It has already been a week. He took nearly all his things

with him. Ukyou and Shampoo haven't seen him either. Could he

have just left for good? ]



     Those thoughts had plagued her for a few days now. When

everyone was about done eating, they heard the front door open

and close quickly followed by someone saying :"I'm home".

Akane was the first to react.



" It's Ranma! "



     She was already halfway there before the others were

standing. They were all glad of Ranma's return, but all for

different reasons. Before Akane was to far to hear her, Nabiki

commented on her sister actions.



" Talk about expectation! "



     Arriving at the door, she saw him. Ranma. He was

wearing one of his red Chinese shirt and black trousers, but

they were quite dirty. In a few instants, she felt relief,

joy then anger. The first two were too quick for Ranma's brain

to register them.  Before he could say anything, Akane used a

bokken on Ranma's head until he felt unconscious all the while

yelling at him.



" Akane...Akane. Ranma just came back after a week of

absence and you hit him and yell at him. What a fianc�e you

are! "



     Akane turned around to see the entire household looking

at her and the unconscious Ranma on the floor. Akane was about

to reply to Nabiki's comment, but Kasumi spoke first.



" Nabiki is right Akane. You could have greeted Ranma

differently. "



     At Kasumi reproach, Akane's anger fell and she couldn't

meet her sister's gaze.



" I'm sorry Kasumi. "



" I think you should also give apologies to Ranma... when he

is conscious again. "



     Akane's gaze fell even lower. Soun and Genma took

Ranma's unconscious form into the living room and Nabiki

followed close behind. Neither Akane nor Kasumi moved. They

stayed like this for a few moments.



" I will, Kasumi. "



     Her voice was barely louder than a whisper, but Kasumi

heard her. The two sisters started walking down the hallway.

About midway to the living room, Kasumi halted and Akane

stopped before bumping into her.



" I can imagine that it is not always easy being Ranma's

fianc�e, but you should try to be nicer to him. I know he

cares for you. "



     Kasumi turned around to face her.



" And I know you care for him too. "



     Akane was going to forcefully deny it, but her protests

were stopped when she saw Kasumi's bright smile. Akane closed

her mouth and turned her head away from her older sister, her

cheek were reddening.



     Soon after, they joined the other in the living room.

Ranma was on the couch, still unconscious. Soun and Genma had

started a game of go and Nabiki was...



" What do you think your doing Nabiki? "



     Akane had nearly yelled her question. The two fathers

stopped their game to watch what was happening. Nabiki turned

around to face her younger sister. She was holding a damp

cloth in her hands.



" I'm just taking care of Ranma's injuries. "



     Soun and Genma shared a questioning glance. Soun didn't

remark about the five new pieces that his opponent put on the

board.



" I can do it! "



     Nabiki gave her the damp cloth and walked past her.



"It's about time that you started to act like his fianc�e. "



     Akane was going to retort when Kasumi interjected.



" Akane, your making a mess on the floor! "



     Unconsciously, Akane had clenched the hand holding the

compress into a fist. A small amount of water was squeezed out

of the damp cloth and had fell on the floor. While Akane was

saying how sorry she was to Kasumi, Nabiki quietly left the

room. Once Akane became aware of Nabiki's departure, she

slapped the compress on Ranma's forehead.



     Having witnessed all this, the two fathers shared

another glance before shrugging and resumed their game. Genma

could have sworn that he wasn't in such bad position before

the interruption.



It took a few more minutes for Ranma to regain his senses.

After only a few seconds into consciousness, Ranma sprung into

a sitting position and regretted it. He felt like his brain

had remained on the couch. Once the pain was gone, the first

thing he saw was Akane looking back at him. Before they could

say anything, various walls of the house exploded at the same

time.



" Airen take Shampoo to date now, yes? "



" Saotome Ranma prepare to die! "



" Where were you Ranchan? "



" Saotome, you fiend, how dare return to the house of the

fair Tendo Akane after I chased you from it? "



" Ranma-sama, you came back to me! "



" Saotome, today I will defeat you and claim Shampoo as my

wife. "



" Ranma, will you wear these beauties for me? "



     The fight that ensued was of an intensity that is

rarely seen, even in Nerima. Ranma was hard pressed while

fighting Kuno, Ryoga and Mousse while avoiding Happosai and

the water he kept throwing at him. Akane didn't have an easier

time. She was barely able to avoid the combined attacks of

Shampoo and Kodachi. Luckily for her, they were getting in

each other way rather often. She was thankful for the

distraction that Happosai caused to the two girls, except

when it was her turn to be groped. As for Ukyo, she was

fighting the two Kunos to lessen the pressure on Ranma and

Akane. Although she seemed to mostly be fighting Kodachi after

the gymnast tried to take her battle spatula away with a

ribbon.



     Kodachi quickly went down after one of Ukyo's swings.

The last thing she remembered after that was somebody shouting

and being pushed out of the house.



     When she fully regained her senses, she was laying down

on the grass next to the koi pond. After a moment, she felt

something on her stomach. With a quick look she realized that

the "thing" was in fact an arm. Groggily, she looked beside

her and saw the owner of the arm, Ranma. Propping herself with

her own arm, Akane rose into a sitting position. When the

slight headache caused by her last action subdued, she looked

back at Ranma. His cloths were ripped in many places and she

could see bruises and cuts all over him. After a brief scan

for his life signs, she came up with the conclusion that he

was unconscious.



     Certain that Ranma's life wasn't in danger she looked

at her surroundings. She nearly fainted at what she saw. Her

home was gone! Well not really gone, but all that remained

were a few supporting beams and some of the walls. The roof

had fallen on to the second floor and some of it was even on

the first floor. She looked back at Ranma and realization of

what happened sank in.



[ He took me out of the house while shielding me from...

from... whatever happened to the house! ]



     After putting Ranma's arm on the ground beside him, she

lifted herself on her shaky legs. What she saw sent her back

to her knees.



[ The dojo...The dojo... ]



     She wasn't able to go further than that. The dojo's

condition was nearly as bad as the house. Half of it was still

standing, but the rest had been blown away! The walls that were

still standing were in bad shape and could crumble at any

moment.



     She remained like that until she was hugged from the

right. Normally she would have punched whoever who would do

that, but what she just saw had numbed her. She only looked

around to see whom it was.



" Thank the Kamis, you're ok! I was so worried! "



     It was her father, crying and wailing at the same time.

Behind him were Genma in panda form, Nabiki who looked

worryingly at them and Kasumi. Kasumi looked like she had

cried! Akane hadn't seen her cry since their mother's death.



     They must have left the house when the fight started.

They might even had to go outside the outer walls to avoid the

debris. After that, she didn't remember much, everything was

fuzzy.



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15:45, In the train

between Nerima and Juuban



" Hey! It was Ryoga's chi blast that destroyed the house! "



     Ranma's yell scared a few people out of the train car,

but that went unnoticed to the arguing couple.



" He wouldn't have done it if you stopped picking on him,

jerk. "



     Ranma opened his mouth to retort, but at the last

moment choose not to and looked outside the window instead.

Akane, too angry to say anything else, just looked away. It

took her a few seconds to realize that something wasn't

normal. Ranma and her argued a lot and normally they would

argue until she ended up hitting Ranma. But this time, he just

shut up.



[ Did he change like Nabiki and Kasumi? Or am I just seeing

too much in this? ]



     She looked at him as if it could give her the answer

she was seeking. Doing so she thought back at their aborted

argument. Remembering what she said to him, she felt remorse.

She did feel remorse after they had fought before, but

normally when she was going to apologize, he was either doing

something to make angry again or couldn't find him and she

forgot about it. But this time it was different.



" I'm sorry. "



     She had said it barely louder than whisper, but he heard

her since he looked her way.



" I'm sorry about what I said. It wasn't really your fault. "



" Heh! Thanks I guess. "



     They stayed like that for a few second before away from

each other. An uneasy silence settled between them. The loudest

sound came from the monotonous clacking of the train. There were

also the sounds of a few people re-entering the compartment. It

was Akane that broke the silence.



" There one thing I'd like to know Ranma. "



     Ranma turned around to look at her again.



" Yea? What is it? "



" How did you recover so quickly after the blast? "



" You know that I recover quickly after a injury. "



     The answer wasn't satisfactory to her. Ukyo, Shampoo,

Happosai, Kuno and his sister had nearly gotten out of the

house when it happened. Kodachi's brother had carried her out

since she was still unconscious. They would all be in the

hospital for a few more weeks. As for Ranma and her, she

remembered seeing Ukyo in front of them.



" Yes, but never so fast. "



     Ranma remained silent for a few seconds. Akane was

about to ask her question again when he spoke.



" Okay. While on my training trip... "



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In the morning. In a forest near Nerima



     The forest was quiet, all the animals seemed to have

left the area or they were remaining silent. The only noise

that could be heard were the quickly repeating words from a

young martial artist.



" I'm the best. I can do it. "



     Like a mantra, Ranma was murmuring those two sentences

with his eyes closed. He had both of his hands as far away

from his body as he could. In each of them there was a chi

ball, slowly growing with each sentence. After a few

repetitions, the two chi balls started to grow different

speeds. Sweat appeared on his forehead as he tries to regain

control over the two spheres. They were now around the size of

basketballs and glowing like two small suns. A frown replaces

his once concentrated expression.



" Damn it! "



     Soon after saying those words, the two balls of light

exploded. Ranma is hurled into a nearby tree. His usual red

Chinese shirt is torn and his hands and his arms are covered

with burn marks, but he is conscious... barely.



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" You mean blasted yourself to increase your healing

rate? "



" No, I was trying to figure out a bit more on how chi works

and I found out a few things. "



     Akane waited for a few seconds for him to continue, but

it seem that he wouldn't.



" And what did you learn? "



     His usual grin appeared on his face, which infuriated

Akane.



[ He hasn't changed! He is still a jerk! ]



" I can now use more of my chi and waste less when doing so.

I can do a Mouko Takabisha twice as strong with as much chi as

I use to. I can also boost a few other things like my speed,

strength and my healing rate. It's a bit like throwing a chi

blast, but I need to concentrate the energy on the injury

instead of between my hands. "



" Then why didn't you heal yourself after I hit when you had

just arrived. "



     Ranma looked outside while mumbling something that

Akane didn't understand.



" What did you say? "



     Ranma looked back at her and looked slightly upset.



" It works better when I'm expecting to get hurt! Like during

a fight. "



     Akane smiled a little. It wasn't often that she could

tease Ranma like that.



" Aren't you supposed to always be on your guard. "



" Well I wasn't expecting to be greeted by an uncute tomboy

ready to pummel me on the doorstep. "



     It was now Akane's turn to be angry. She quickly gave

him a few punches and kick that he wasn't expecting. The few

passengers that had dared enter the compartment quickly left.

Nobody else entered again and the two were left alone for the

rest of the trip.



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16:10, Hikawa Shrine

Juuban



     In front of the Shinto temple, three girls and a black

cat were walking down the stone stairs that led to the temple.

One of the three girls had blond hair, which was tied into

twin ponytails falling down to her knees and she was dressed

in a white shirt and a blue skirt. The one standing next to

her had raven black hair that cascaded down to the middle her

thighs and she was wearing a gray dress and a white shirt

underneath. The last one had short blue hair and she was clad

in a blue dress hemmed below her knees.



     No one could have guessed that those three girls were

anything out of the ordinary. No one could suspect them of

being the famous sailor Senshi. Not even their closest

relatives. When they were halfway down the steps, the small

group stopped. It was the blue haired girl who spoke first.



" It was a great idea to have our meeting here, Rei. "



     The girl with raven black hair smiled while looking at

her.



" Thanks Ami, I'll do anything to help the team. "



     Then something happened that would make anybody rethink

his or her notion of reality: the black cat spoke. It spoke

with fairly distinctive English accent.



" We should continue to have our Senshi meetings here. We

would have more privacy then at Usagi's place and unlike Ami's

apartment, cats are allowed. And if you girls need training,

there is sure more than enough space for it. "



     The third girl looked down at the cat.



" With you Luna, it's always come back to training,

studying, do your homework, stop reading your manga,... "



" We get the idea. "



     It was Rei that had interrupted her.



" It's not only that, but are you sure the temple is safe? "



     Rei seemed to get upset because of that question.



" What ever do you mean by the temple not being safe? "



     Usagi took a step back from her black haired friend.



" No offense, but since one of those guys from the Dark

Kingdom stayed here. Well you know...They could have left some

dangerous stuff behind. "



     Rei was becoming increasingly upset by her friend's

comment on the temple's security.



" Don't worry Usagi, I checked every room and found nothing

that felt remotely evil. "



" What does it prove ? That guy was here the whole time and

you only found out about him when it was too late. "



     Ami and Luna took a step back knowing what would

certainly happen.



" If I remember correctly, you saw him too and you didn't

recognize him either and yet you had faced him before. "



     For the two observers, the scene was beginning to

feel like 'Deja-vu', because it happened quite a few times

during the short time that they had known each other. The

arguing pair, not being aware of the embarrassment of their

friend and cat, continued to yell at each other. It lasted for

a minute or two before they ended it with tongues stuck out at

each other.



     Ami, Usagi and Luna were walking away from the

temple a few minutes later.



" How dare she say that to me ! "



" Usagi let it go. Don't forget about the test we will have

tomorrow. "



     The mood of Usagi went from upset to depressed to

excited, so fast that Ami didn't remark about the first mood

change.



" Yeah ! I can't wait for tomorrow. "



     The cat ungracefully tripped and fell on ground. Ami

looked at her friend with hope filling her eyes.



" I heard from Umino, that three new students were to attend

our school tomorrow. I'm so excited. "



     Then her mood went back to depressed.



" If only there wasn't that math test also, it would be a

interesting school day. I've even heard that one of them is

our age. "



     Luna got back on her paws and resumed walking with

the two girls. Ami on the other hand promised that she would

make Usagi into a model student.



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16:30, Downtown

Juuban



     People of all ages were walking in the street,

sometimes stopping by a store to buy something. Since it was

the weekend, many boys and girls could be seen in the large

crowd. A teenage girl about fourteen years old in a blue and

white school uniform with a small yellow scarf was walking

from one store to another.



[ So this is where Ryu is supposed to stop in about a week.

I still can't believe it, in a week I shall finally meet Ryu

and I'm going to fight him too! ]



     A smile formed on her face. She then stopped in front

of a store showing a twenty percent reduction on everything.



[ Normally I wouldn't even be here the night before he gets

here and I would probably miss him like I did before. Mom

would never let me miss school for a week for my

'extracurricular activities'. I feel bad about lying to mom

about that and avoiding her when my bruises are too apparent.

She even thought I had a secret boyfriend. ]



     She then started to giggle. Her eyes caught a few

questioning glances from passersby before she could stop. She

walked to the next few stores.



[ Although it was embarrassing when she gave me those

condoms right in front of Kenji! It's a good thing dad isn't

often home or it could have been a lot worse than that. ]



     Sakura's face lost some of it happy features.



[ I'm going to see even less of him and mom because of his

'promotion'. For the next couple of months he will be working

on one of his company projects in America. Because it was for

so long he was allowed to bring mom along, but not me or

Kenji. ]



     She walked down the street until she stopped in front

of a pet shop. Lost in her thought, she let her gaze wander.



[ Since mom thinks I'm too young to take care of Kenji and

the house while they're away we had to find some other place

to stay. Kenji is going to stay at one of his friend's place.

I first thought about doing the same, but I also thought

about going at Taiyo High with Hinata or at Gorin High with

Natsu. I even considered going at Furikan High since they're

supposed to have some great martial artist there. But that

was before I was informed that Ryu would be coming at Juuban.

What was her name her Meiko? Maiou? Well thanks to her I

will be facing Ryu soon. My parents preferred that I go to

Juuban High than going to Furikan High. ]



     Her eyes fell on the cute little dogs through the pet

shop's window.



[ It's too bad I couldn't bring Shiro with me, but aunty

Yuri had barely agreed to take me in. It's a good thing that

one of our neighbors could take care of him. One thing is

sure, I _won't_ miss Kenji, that little pest of a brother. ]



     Looking around her, she resumed her way down the

street.



[ It will be a week before Ryu gets here, so now I must

practice my second best activity... shopping. ]



     Sakura then went looking for some new clothes. She spent

the remaining of her evening that way.



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16:47, Morisato temple

Near Nekomi Institute of Technology



     Everything was peaceful around the once abandoned

temple. Keiichi was working on his motorcycle. Skuld was

working on a few new improvements she was planning for Bampei.

Urd went to buy some more sake. Belldandy was putting the last

touches to the dinner. As Belldandy finished setting up the

table, the phone rang. It rang a second time before she could

answer it.



" Moshi Moshi. "



     For a short while Belldandy listened the person on the

other end of the line.



" Yes Father, I'll go get her. "



     After gently putting down the receiver on the low

table, Belldandy left the kitchen, heading toward her sister's

bedroom. Skuld had left her door open, it happened sometimes

when she was deep in thought. Belldandy simply knocked on the

doorframe to announce herself. Skuld took her eyes away from

the screen of the computer.



" What is it onesama? "



" Skuld, Father want to talk to you on the phone. "



     Skuld rose from her chair and passed by her older

sister. Belldandy followed her at a more subdued pace. Once in

the kitchen, Skuld took the phone, while Belldandy returned to

the preparation of dinner.



" Skuld speaking. "



     It was one-sided conversion. The only thing Skuld did

while she was listening was nod. After a few moments, Skuld's

eyes went wide as if something had surprised her.



" Huh! Why me? "



     There was a few more seconds of silence from Skuld's

part.



" That sounds like something she would do. "



     Skuld nodded a few more time before giving her final

answer.



" Yes Father. Just send me the file on my computer. Bye!

Bye!"



     After cradling the receiver, Skuld let go with a small

sigh. It did not go unnoticed by Belldandy.



" What was it about? "



     Putting her gloved hands behind her head, she turned to

face her sister.



" Father wants me to take over an assignment that Urd didn't

take care of. I don't know exactly what, but He wants it to

remain between the three of us and since you're occupied it

fell back on me. "



     Skuld started walking back toward her room when

Belldandy's voice stopped her.



" If you need help, don't wait to ask. "



     Skuld turned around, a radiant smile on her face.



" Thanks onesama! "



     With more life in her step, she made her way to her

part of the temple. Once there, she heard the distinctive

sound of the printer in use. She took the first few pages and

started to read. No mortal could ever decipher the writing,

but because of Skuld's heavenly nature, she could read it

quite easily.



" Subject is Saotome Ranma...lives in Nerima... "



     She read a few more lines. Giggling at a few occasions

and uttering "Baka!" a few times, she went on in her reading.

About halfway down the third page she stopped.



" He's WHAT? "



     Nearly tearing the page in her hands, she brought the

document to a mere inch in front of her face as if the

proximity could reveal her more things. After rereading the

same part a few times, she aggressively threw the pages on the

still functioning printer. There was one clear expression on

her face: anger.



" UUUUUUUUURD! "



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Author note :



     At last it is done so now I can return to DHR. Don't

expect the next chapter for a while though since I will be

working on it only when I have a writer's block on DHR or when

DHR is done.



     Okay now a few explanations on what happened in this

chapter. Let's begin with Ryoga's new chi blast. It's a

variation of his Shi Shi Hokodan, but instead of throwing it

in the air and letting it fall back to the ground he released

it on the ground level. Like for his original blast, Ryoga is

the only one not affected by it. The reason why he is in the

hospital is because the roof felt on him.



     Next, who are Kenji, Shiro, Hinata and Natsu that

Sakura mentioned. While playing various Street fighter game, I

remarked that Sakura fought in a backyard. Assuming that the

backward is hers then the young boy playing to video game in

the living room is probably her little brother, that I call

Kenji(SF Zero 2), and the dog I named it Shiro(SF Alpha 3).

Hinata and Natsu are two of Sakura's friends from Rivals

School(PS) in which she is a hidden character.



     Thanks to Piccolo181, Kelley Au and Ghost In The Machine

for their help on correcting this chapter.



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