On Fri, 13 Dec 1996 17:36:39 -0600 (CST), the Writer Formerly Known as
Nightelf wrote:

Home

Part the Third of the Sunrise Chronicles.

A work of anime fanfiction by Nicholas W. Leifker.

    Fall had come to the cursed place of Jusenkyo, bringing with it a 
slight nip to the air, as well as the beginnings of the decay normally 
associated with winter.  A hazy fog laid low over the land, calling to 
mind the ghosts that called the pools of sorrow home.  A light from the 
nearby hut shone across the place, a beacon for those unfortunate to 
discover the secrets beneath the water.

More proof that Mr. Leifker's ability to write moody, evocative prose
is second to none.

    Tears shimmered in the old woman's eyes.  "I...I didn't want to kill 
my own sister.  I had hoped...if I could modify the 119 to make it 
irreversible...she would leave, and not come back.  I...I failed."  Her 
eyes focused on her pupil.  "Ranma, I pray you never know a situation 
like that."  She sighed, and straightened up to her full height.

By "sister", does she mean Blossom? Sister in the sense of fellow
Amazon? Or should we not know who she means yet?

    "Ranma...I understand you were invited to a wedding."

    The warrior shrugged.  "Yeah.  One of Nabiki's adopted sisters is 
getting married - to Kuno, of all people.  I'm turning it down, of course."

Adopted sisters??

    The businesswoman shrugged.  "The only thing you two have to do is 
go to the wedding and reception on Friday.  Me, I'm going to be so busy 
that I'll have little time to enjoy myself."  She groaned slightly.  
"I am not looking forward to this."

    Ranma arched an eyebrow.  "Natsume and Kurumi?"  Nabiki nodded.

Oh, THOSE adopted sisters. I never thought much of that particular
OAV, it'll be interesting to see what you do with these characters.

[snipping lots here -- I liked all of this but didn't find much to
comment on]

    Kodachi Kuno's appearance had changed little since the carefree days 
of her youth.  The former gymnast still wore her hair in a long ponytail, 
and still wore her preferred color of black, as demonstrated by the sable 
dress she wore.  The madness in her eyes was gone, though, presumably 
disappeared the day she learned of her beloved's 'departure'.  

That seems a little convenient. I'd like to know more about the
changes Kodachi went through, what caused her to give up her old ways.
[more snipping]

Epilogue

    Mouthwash hated mysteries.  As such, she vowed to solve any she came 
across.

"Mouthwash"... AAAAGH!!!! Too bad it's too late to change this. This
kind of gag name detracts from the otherwise impeccably-crafted mood
of this story. At least "Shampoo" and "Mousse" could be
mispronunciations of actual Chinese names. Mao Te Wo Shi? That's kind
of stretching it.

    Who is this man?  He knows the dragon punch...could he be Musk?  No, 
he knows the village too well.  He doesn't look like anyone I know, 
though, except he does kinda look like...look like...ohno...

Blossom found the nannichuan? I'm guessing.

If I couldn't find much to comment on, it's because I was too busy
enjoying it, too absorbed in it. Another great work in this series.

Gary

Gary Kleppe
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