This is my first attempt at a fanfic so I could use all the criticizm I
could get. First of all, I'm not a very good speller, but I did go through
with a spellchecker, though it might have missed grammer mistakes other
than the ones I ment to put in. One of my bigest concers is any cultural
errors I might have made. Please inform me of anything that might make my
story more believeable. Wait. This is Ranma. More believeable as a Ranma
story then.
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Ranma OWF
Toma K/9
by Eric "Crissik" Gondolf
crissik@tstonramp.com
Episode 1: Enter Toma, Son of the Amazons.
[We see the Chinese Village of Amazon Women, Joketsuzoku. It is a quiet
summer's day. Inside one building sits two people. One is an old woman,
and age is hard to tell. She is wearing a long, blue robe. Her grey hair
reaches all the way to the floor. The other person is a much younger man,
about the age of 19. He is wearing a white shirt with blue tucked into
black pants. He has rich, blue hair that is cut short. The old woman is
speaking to the man in Chinese.]
Woman: You knew this day would come. It was inevitable since the moment
you entered the village. Are you prepared?
Man: I must be. If I'm not ready then the past three years have been a
big waste.
Woman: Indeed, you are ready. You have trained hard for this day. Harder
I believe than the rest of the village. Now you must return to where you
came. Return to Japan. Only there can your find your destiny. Although
your mother was a part of this village, you are still too much of an
outsider to truly live with the people here. You are too set in the
Eastern ways of the Japanese. My mother has recently moved to Japan. You
can stay with her until you feel you are ready to return to your parents.
You have the address?
Man: The Neko Hanten in the Nerima district of Tokyo.
Woman: Correct. Now give this note to mother and she will continue your
training.
[The woman hands an envelope to the man.]
Man: Thank you.
Woman: You are awfully quiet. What is on your mind?
Man: It's just hard to believe. Joketsuzoku has been my home for the
past three years. I wonder how much Nerima has changed. I guess I'm just
nervous.
Woman: Don't be. You are my grandson. My blood runs in your veins.
Remember that and use the courage that runs in our family. If you still
are nervous, take this.
[The woman flips something in the air. The man snatches it out of the air
in a flash. It is a gold ring with a blue gem inset into it.]
Man: Thank you, Grandmother.
Woman: You take care of that ring and it will take care of you. It is a
family heirloom and contains strong power.
Man: What kind of power?
Woman: You ask too many questions. It will be revealed when you need it.
Now, I hate long goodbyes, so go already.
Man: Thank you, Grandmother, and goodbye.
[The man turns to leave.]
Woman: Toma.
Man: Yes?
Woman: Say hello to your cousin, Shampoo, for me.
Toma: I will.
[Toma picks up his backpack from his room and leaves his grandmother's
home. As he nears the gate, a young woman comes running up to him. She is
a little younger that him. She has tied her red hair in two buns on the
sides of her head. She is wearing a tight, green, silk dress.]
Girl: Toma! Toma!! TOMA!!!
[Toma stops and turns toward the young woman.]
Toma: What is it, Hairspray?
Hairspray: Why are you leaving?
Toma: I have to. I don't belong here.
Hairspray: That's nonsense. Of course you belong here. Your mother is
the granddaughter of the village leader.
Toma: True, but my soul belongs in Japan. It is there that I will find my
destiny.
Hairspray: But, I thought we were to be wed?
Toma: What? Where did you get that idea?
Hairspray: You defeated me several times in combat. Law says we have
to marry.
Toma: Huh? But those were only practice matches. Besides, the law says
it has to be an outsider that defeats you.
Hairspray: But didn't you just say you belong in Japan? Wouldn't that
make you an outsider?
Toma: Hmm. No. I'm still part of this village.
Hairspray: But-
Toma: Enough. I cannot marry you. You're just too violent for me anyway.
I need someone kinder. Law says that I must defeat a woman's suitor in
combat to marry her, and we both know that no one would defend you.
[Unnoticed by Toma, Hairspray has begun to gain a red glow around her.]
Toma: Well, I must be off. It's a good day and a half to the docks. I'll
need to hurry to make best use of the daylight left.
Hairspray: Why don't I help you!
[Hairspray picks up Toma and chucks him out of the village.]
Toma: Thank you, Hairspraaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyy!
[Two people are walking though the forest. They are both American. One is
a young man, around the age of 19. He has brown hair and eyes and is
wearing glasses along with a blue, button-up shirt and blue overalls. In
his hand is a large pushbroom. The other is an older man in his forties.
He is similarly dressed but without the glasses. A streak of white runs
through his black hair from ear to ear. Another streak of white runs
though his right side of his mustache. Both men carry backpacks and the
younger one appears tired.]
Boy: This is all your fault.
Man: Why must you always place the blame on me, boy?
Boy: Because you're always the one that is the cause of all my problems.
At times I have no idea why my parents allowed you to become my legal
guardian in their will. But, now here we are in the middle of nowhere,
with no food, clean clothes, or supplies.
Man: What are you talking about? We have food in abundance--Urk!
[The boy grabs the man by the collar.]
Boy: You mean to say you're holding out on me?
Man: Nonsense. Look around you, boy. We are in the middle of a natural
salad bar. All you need to do if find your meal.
Boy: But there's nothing here but trees and flowers. I can't eat those,
and what do you know about nature? The only plant you've owned was that
Chia Pet that died on you. I didn't know that it was possible to kill one
of those.
Man: How naive you are. Pray to the woods for a meal and it will
respond.
Boy: Right. Then I pray for a limo filled with food that can take us
back home.
Man: If you don't want to believe, fine. But whatever comes to me is
mine.
Boy: You're welcome to it.
[The man claps his hands together and begins rubbing them while praying.]
Man: Numida, numida, numida...
Boy: (Stupid man. Does he really think that will work?)
[At that moment, a sound is heard in the bushes just outside the small
clearing they were in. Out of the bush walks a small puppy.]
Man: See? See? What did I tell you! If you had prayed with me we could
have gotten a whole cow!
Boy: [Looks at the puppy.] You're not planning on eating that are you?
Man: But of course. Heat up the wok boy and I'll let you have some.
Boy: I'd rather eat the bushes.
Man: Then what are you complaining about?
Boy: I...uh...never mind.
[The man turns to the dog.]
Man: Come here. Here, boy. Come on. That's a good boy.
[The puppy looks at his for a second and then slowly walks over. The man
slips a rope around the dog's neck and ties it to a tree. The man then
goes over to a wok that has appeared and begins heating up the water.]
Boy: You're sick. You know that?
Man: Fine. You don't get any.
Boy: And how are to planning on eating it? What do you know about
skinning animals?
Man: Skinning? I was just going to boil it alive.
Boy: Boil it!? Alive!?! You're not even going to take the hair off?
Man: Hair's just protein, boy. It's good for you.
Boy: It's used protein. It's not good for you. It's more likely to make
to gag.
Man: Stop fussing, boy and go fetch me more wood.
Boy: No way. I'm not going to help you eat a poor, defenseless animal.
[The man has untied the dog and is holding it over the wok.]
Man: Fine. But don't come begging to me when you see how good it is.
[The man unceremoniously drops the dog into the boiling water. Less than a
second later, a very wet, very hot, very angry, and very naked Toma jumps
out of the water. The boy's eyes bug out and then fall to the ground.]
Toma: HOT!HOT!HOT!HOT!HOT!HOT!HOT!
Man: Oh my.
Toma: "OH MY"!?! YOU TRY TO BOIL ME ALIVE AND ALL YOU CAN SAY IS, "OH
MY"!?!
Man: Is, "Oh dear," better?
Toma: NO!
[The boy reels his eyes back into his head.]
Boy: Excuse me...
Toma: WHAT!?!
Boy: Do you know you're naked?
Toma: Huh?
[Several minutes later, Toma finds his clothes and bag in the woods and
dresses. He returns to the two men and they begin talking.]
Boy: My name is Chris Tazuki. This is my uncle, Tatsumati Tazuki.
Toma: Pleased to meet you, Chris. [He just glares at the uncle.]
Tatsumati: Just call me Tazuki. Everyone else does.
Toma: [Glare.]
Tazuki: Uh... Yeah. Sorry about trying to eat you.
Toma: Humph. Can't you tell the difference between a person and an
animal?
Tazuki: Huh? You were an animal.
Toma: What are you talking about? [Turns to Chris.] What is wrong with
him?
Chris: He's just stupid most of the time. Otherwise, he's harmless.
Although, you were an animal just a while ago.
Toma: Huh?
Chris: Did you just come from Jusenkyo?
Toma: Jusenkyo? I think I've heard of that place. It's somewhere around
here, isn't it? Isn't there some legend about it turning people into
animals?
Chris: Yes and other things too.
Toma: Why do you ask?
Chris: Because you where a dog when you entered the clearing.
Toma: No, I wasn't.
Chris: Yes, you were.
Toma: No, I wasn't.
Chris: Yes, you were.
Toma: NO, I WASN'T! I can't have been.
Chris: I'm sorry, but it's true. My uncle and I are--
Tazuki: [Quickly] Familiar with Jusenkyo.
[Chris and Tazuki lock eyes in some sort of mental battle. Tazuki appears
to win.]
Tazuki: The guide there told us a few of the legends there at Jusenkyo.
You see, there is a cursed spring there called Inu-nii-chuan; Spring of
drown dog. There very tragic legend of dog that drown there over one
thousand year ago. Now whoever fall in spring take body of dog.
Chris: Did you fall into any springs lately?
Toma: Hmm. Well, after Hairspray sent me on my way, I do seem to remember
landing in a small spring.
Chris: There you have it. You are cursed.
Toma: Cursed? Cursed!? Why of all the rotten luck. What is the exact
nature of the curse?
Chris: You mean how is it activated? Cold water turns you into a dog while
hot water turns you back to a man.
Toma: Oh. Phew. I thought it was going to be something I would run into
all the time. Cold water is easy enough to avoid.
Chris: [Slowly] Right. [Normal] So, where were you going, before the
accident?
Toma: Oh. I was headed home to Japan.
Chris: Really? Uncle and I were headed there too. Are you going to Tokyo?
Toma: Nerima district?
Chris: Yes. What a coincidence.
Toma: Why are you going to Japan? You don't look Japanese.
Chris: Well, my uncle has a couple of friends there and he thought we might
stop buy for a few days.
Toma: Hmm. Are you looking for a traveling companion?
Chris: Great. I could always use some company other than my uncle
Tazuki: Hey!
Toma: If you need, I can help with the boat fair across the Sea of Japan.
Chris: No thanks--
Tazuki: Don't be rude, boy. If he wants to help, it's polite to accept.
Chris: Ahem! Again, no thanks. We can get by.
Toma: Alright. Well if you change your mind you know where to find me.
[The sun is beginning to set so the three made camp.]
[A few days later, the three companions arrive at Japan. Once in Tokyo,
they separated. Chris and Tazuki left to find the Tendo home and dojo.
Before departing to find the Neko Hanten, his Great-grandmother's store,
Toma told Chris that he'd try to stop by later. A while later, Toma finds
himself standing outsider the restaurant. Taking a deep breath, he steps
inside. The place is bustling with people. The waiter and waitress Toma
recognizes instantly.]
Toma: Shampoo! Mousse!
[Shampoo and Mousse look up from their tables. Mousse adjusts his glasses
a little.]
Mousse: Dad? [Smack]
Shampoo: Clean glasses, stupid. That Shampoo's Cousin Toma.
[Shampoo rushes over and hugs Toma.]
Shampoo: Cousin Toma! What you doing in Japan?
Toma: I finished my training back at the village. I guess I'm back to
stay.
Shampoo: Wonderful. Must tell Great-grandmother good news.
[Shampoo points at the window leading to the kitchen. There Toma can see
Cologne making ramen.]
Toma: Why don't I go tell here. You and Mousse have a lot of customers.
Shampoo: Alright. We see more of you later?
Toma: Like I said, "I'm here to stay."
[Toma sneaks into the kitchen.]
Toma: (Now to prove how hard I've trained.)
[Without a sound, Toma glides across the floor and reaches out to tap
Cologne on the shoulder.]
Cologne: Finished with you training, then?
[Toma jerks his and back and stands at attention. Cologne turns around.
He bows quickly.]
Toma: Yes, Great-grandmother. I have returned to Japan to rejoin my
parents and siblings.
Cologne: [Nod.] You have trained well. I didn't even notice you open the
door.
Toma: Thank you.
Cologne: Now then. What are you doing here if you are to return to your
parents.
Toma: Grandmother recommended that I come and continue some of my training
with you. She says, "Hi," by the way.
Cologne: Hm-hm. Alright then, you're hired.
Toma: Huh?
Cologne: In return for my training, you are going to be a new busboy.
After all, Mousse isn't that much help, and Shampoo is usually busy chasing
her new husband.
Toma: Husband? Shampoo's married?
Cologne: Soon. Not just yet. Anyway, since today is your return, I'm
going to close early. Why don't you and Shampoo get reacquainted as she
shows you the changes to town.
Toma: Changes? In Nerima? Hah!
Cologne: You'd be surprised, Grandson.
[A while later, Shampoo and Toma and peddling through the streets of
Nerima. Toma is sitting uncomfortably on the rack on the back. Toma soon
realizes that a lot of things have changed.]
Shampoo: There Furinkan High School.
Toma: I remember that place. I went there for a year before going to
China and being put on home study.
Shampoo: Over there is Dr. Tofu's Clinic. Shampoo work there during first
trip to Japan. It closed now.
Toma: Really? Why?
Shampoo: Doctor move. I not know where.
[A while later.]
Shampoo: This home of Shampoo's future husband.
Toma: Grandmother mentioned that. What's his name?
Shampoo: Ranma. He may not know it but he love Shampoo.
Toma: Oh?
Shampoo: Why else he defeat me in combat?
Toma: Oh.
Shampoo: Only obstacle is his engagement to a vial beast by name of Akane
Tendo.
Toma: Well, I can see why that-- Did you say Tendo? As in the Tendo Dojo?
Shampoo: Yes. Why?
Toma: Chris said he and his uncle were going to be staying there for a few
days.
Shampoo: Who Chris?
Toma: Oh. I forgot to tell you about that. I met him in China and we
traveled to Japan together along with his uncle, Tazuki. Hey, do you think
you could drop me off here. I told him I'd try to stop by.
Shampoo: You sure?
Toma: Yeah. Go on ahead. I can find my way back.
Shampoo: Alright. See you later.
[Shampoo rides off and Toma enters the gate to the Tendo home. Once he
reaches the door, he calls out.]
Toma: Hello? Anyone there?
Voice: Just a minute.
[A few seconds later the door open. There sands the most beautiful woman
Toma has ever seen.]
Kasumi: Hello. May I help you?
Toma: Huh? Oh. Ereh Sirhe si?
Kasumi: Chris? He and his uncle arrived a little while ago. Follow me.
[Kasumi leads Toma to the main room. There he sees three men sitting at a
table, crying. Toma immediately recognizes Tazuki. He assumes the other
men are Genma and Soun. Standing around the room are several teenagers.
Chris is among them along with a boy and two other girls. Chris looks over
as Toma enters the room.]
Chris: Toma! You made it. Any trouble finding the place?
Toma: No. None at all.
Nabiki: Who's this?
Chris: Oh. This is the guy I met in China that I told you about.
Toma: Pleased to meet you. I'm Toma Dachi. [Bow]
Nabiki: [To herself] Dachi? That sounds familiar.
Chris: This is Ranma, Akane, Nabiki, and Kasumi met you a the door.
Toma: (Kasumi. What a beautiful name.)
Kasumi: Oh my. I left dinner cooking. Will you be joining us, Toma?
Toma: Kklsdjsoie.
Kasumi: OK. I'll make a little extra.
[Kasumi walks out. Everyone just stares at Toma, who is currently looking
like a fool with his eyes glazed over.]
All: Hmm?
Toma: What?
Chris: Well, what is there to do around here? We've still got half an hour
before dinner,-- [looks over at the three crying men] --and they look like
they are going to be at this for a while.
Ranma: Their's not that much to do; mainly fight.
Nabiki: You should hang around me more often. There's always something
to do for those with money.
Chris: If we hang around you, we won't have any money.
Toma: Don't worry. I have plenty of money.
Nabiki: Now I know who you are. You're Toma Dachi; son of Hito Dachi,
president of the Shimaru Corporation. Wow, I never thought we'd have a
billionaire's son in our living room.
Toma: [Embarrassed] Yes, well. You have a dojo here, right? Why don't we
have a quick practice match before dinner?
Ranma: Alright. Follow me.
[Ranma, Toma, Chris, and Nabiki travel to the dojo. Akane disappears
somewhere.]
Nabiki: OK. Here's the rules: We're looking for knockdowns, not
knockouts. Last one on their feet is the winner. Begin!
[Ranma, Toma and Chris stand in a triangle and stare into the center.
Chris is holding his pushbroom in both hands and is glancing back and forth
between Ranma and Toma. Ranma takes a fighting stance. Toma stands still
and performs breathing exercises. After a few seconds, Chris is the one to
make the first move. He rushes forward at Ranma with his broom extended.
Ranma easily sidesteps it. While Chris is in confusion, Ranma grabs the
broom handle and throws Chris against the wall.]
Ranma: One down. One to go.
[Ranma launches himself through the air at Toma, feet first. Toma is still
doing breathing exercises. At the last moment, Toma's arm snaps up and
parries Ranma's kick. Ranma lands and faces Toma.]
Ranma: Lets get this over with. Amaguriken!
[Ranma launches his Chestnut Fist attack. Suddenly dozens of fist are
flying at Toma.
Toma: Oh no you don't! Amaguriken!
[Toma begins his own Chestnut fist attack. Rather than trying to punch
Ranma, he uses the attack to block each of Ranma's punches. Ranma jumps
back to rethink his strategy. Toma wastes no time.]
Toma: Patto-
[Toma pulls back his arms as if to punch Ranma. Suddenly his disappears
from sight, only to reappear the same instant behind Ranma with his arm
extended, like he has just thrown a punch.]
Toma: -Ken!
[Ranma doubles over from a punch to the stomach. Toma walks over and pokes
Ranma on the side of the head. He easily falls over.]
Toma: Well, that wasn't much of a--
Chris: I'm not down yet. Baburu Wana!
[Toma is encased inside of a giant soap bubble. He begins to rise off the
floor, toward the ceiling. Toma begins struggling against the bubble. It
continues to rise until it hits the ceiling. At that moment it pops,
sending Toma to the floor, face first.]
Nabiki: Winner: Chris.
Toma & Ranma: What happened?
Chris: [Puts his hand behind his head and laughs] I guess I beat you two.
Toma: What was that?
Chris: You mean my Baburu Wana, or Bubble Trap? It is a technique of
Janijitsu. It encases an opponent inside of a soap bubble. Once inside,
it is completely impossible to break free except by some outside form of
interference.
Toma: Come again?
Chris: It can only be popped from outside.
Toma: Oooohhhhh.
Nabiki: What's Janijitsu?
Chris: It is the ancient art of Janitorial Martial Arts.
Nabiki: Janitorial Martial Arts?
Chris: Yeah. Whenever two martial artists fight, they inevitably leave
behind a huge mess. What better person to clean up after a couple of
martial artists that a martial arts janitor?
Nabiki: I see.
Ranma: [To Toma] Where did you learn the Amaguriken? And what was that
you used on me?
Toma: My grandmother taught it to me. I thought only people of my
mother's tribe knew that technique. Where did you learn it?
Ranma: I learned it from Shampoo's Great-grandmother.
Toma: You know my Great-grandmother?
Ranma: What?
Toma: You know my Great-grandmother?
Ranma: That old ghoul is your Great-grandmother?
Toma: Yes. And Shampoo is my cousin.
Ranma: You're related to those two Amazons?
Toma: Is there something wrong with that?
Ranma: Oh, no. It's just that I've only known you a little while and you
don't seem anything like them. You haven't even once tried to get me to
marry Shampoo.
Toma: Ah. So, you must be the one that Shampoo mentioned that defeated
her in combat.
Ranma: Uh... Er...
Toma: Don't worry. I'm not here to enforce tribal laws. I don't even
live in the tribe. I just trained there the past couple of years.
Ranma: Thank God. One less person I have to deal with.
Toma: What do you mean?
Ranma: Well, I've kind of got a large group of enemies always after me,
and--
[Just then Akane enters the dojo.]
Akane: Kasumi says dinner is ready. Come eat. And I've got a little
surprise.
Ranma & Nabiki: Urk!
Akane: I've made dessert for everyone. [Glares at Ranma] And I mean
everyone.
Ranma: Double urk!
[At the table, Soun, Genma, and Tazuki have stopped crying and begun
eating. Soun is sitting at the head of the table. To his right sits
Tazuki, Chris, and Nabiki. To his left sits Genma, Ranma, and Akane. Both
Kasumi and Toma share the other end of the table. The older men catch up
on the happenings during the past fifteen years. The children start up
their own conversation.]
Kasumi: So, Toma. What were you doing in China?
Toma: Gniniart.
Kasumi: Training? That sounds like a lot of hard work.
Toma: Si ti.
[Ranma leans toward Akane.]
Ranma: What the heck did he just say?
Akane: No idea.
Kasumi: Oh. We've run out of Soy Sauce. I'll get some more.
[Kasumi excuses herself and leaves for the kitchen. Everyone except the
parents turn to Toma.]
Toma: What?
Ranma: Exactly. Are you alright?
Toma: Fine. Why?
Chris: You sounded kind of funny just a minute ago.
Toma: I did not. You're the ones that are sounding funny.
Ranma: Whatever.
Akane: So, who's ready for dessert?
All, but Chris and Toma: Urk!
[Akane pulls out a bowl of...something.]
Toma: Hmm. Interesting. What is it? A cake?
Akane: [A little miffed] It's Jell-O.
Ranma: D-did it just move?!?
Akane: [Angry] Just try some.
[Akane dishes out some for everyone onto their plates. Each piece lands
with a loud thunk.]
Toma: I've never seen carrots in Jell-O before.
Chris: And with the stalks still attached.
[Chris and Toma each poke their spoons into the Jell-O. After a few
unsuccessful attempts, they switch to forks and knives. Both cut off a
piece and eat them.]
Toma: What a unique taste.
Chris: Yeah. Kind of a sweet, spicy, sour, bland taste. I believe I taste
a bit of--
[The side effect hits Toma and Chris like a Semi. Both throw their heads
back and let loose flames from their mouths. They then proceed to run
around like chickens with their heads cut off. Just then, Kasumi walks
back into the room.]
Kasumi: Oh my. What's happened?
[Chris accidently bumps into Kasumi. She yells and tosses the Soy Sauce in
her hands into the air. The bottle comes down and breaks over Chris' head.
He cries out and drops to the floor.]
Ranma: Geez. Passing out at a little Soy Sauce.
[Suddenly a person jumps up from where Chris fell. It is someone in
ancient, samurai armor. A red mask covers the pace of this new person. He
looks back and forth as he places his hand on the hilt of his Katana. Toma
finally stops running and notices the samurai.]
Toma: Hello? And who are you?
Man: I would ask the same of you. But first, where am I?
Soun: Why, you are in my home.
Man: Ah. The lord of the manor. Where might I find the fastest road to
Edo Castle?
All: Edo Castle?
Man: Of course. I must report my journey to the Emperor.
Toma: Emperor? There hasn't been any Emperor in Japan since the war.
Where have you been?
Man: I know nothing of what you speak of, but I must find the Emperor and
warn him of a new threat.
All: Threat?
Man: You might as well know. There is a new tactic being used by the
Chinese. They have a way to posses you body. I myself have been
possessed. Water seems to be the trigger between who controls the body.
Toma: And where did you learn of this tactic?
Man: At some place known as Jusenkyo. The uncle of the spirit that
possesses my body was there. He currently possesses a small bear.
Soun: You still haven't told us who you are.
Man: Forgive me. I am being a rude guest. My name is Ryunosuke
Hisamoto, and I am a Rounin.
Ranma: You can't get into college?
Ryu: Huh? No. I am a lordless samurai warrior.
Akane: If you're lordless, then why are you trying to find your Emperor.
Ryu: Just because I have no lord doesn't mean I don't want to protect my
country. That is why I must find the Emperor and warn him of this threat.
Who is the current Emperor anyway? I haven't really kept track of who was
Emperor. Anyway, I really must be going.
[Ryunosuke turn to find the exit when he bumps into Kasumi.]
Ryu: Sorry, mis--
[Ryunosuke stands speechless for a while why staring at Kasumi. Everyone
else looks at Ryunosuke confused, except for Toma.]
Toma: AHEM! Yes, well. You said you must be going, and we've got to find
out what happened to Chris, so if you'll just--
Ryu: Did you say, "Chris?"
Toma: Yes, why?
Ryu: This "Chris" is the one that possesses my body. [He turn to Toma]
What is you relation to this person?
Toma: Relation? We're not related. Just friends.
Ryu: You would ally yourself with an enemy of the country?!?
Toma: What?! Enemy? Chris? Come on.
Ryu: Do not mock me.
Toma: I'm not mocking you. You say that Chris is possessing you?
Ryu: That is correct. I had better not find out that you are responsible
like his uncle is.
Soun: Tazuki! What is the meaning of--
[Soun turns to Tazuki, only to find the space Tazuki was sitting is
completely empty.]
Ryu: Ah, so Tazuki is here. Very well, I shall destroy him and them go
to find the Emperor.
Toma: Whoa, calm down. What is wrong with you? Were you dropped as a
kid?
Ryu: I warn you again, do no mock me.
Toma: And what are you going to do about it?
Ryu: I warn you...
Toma: [Mockingly] Ooo. Scary. Ranma, help! I'm frightened.
Ryu: I warned you! Shiisu ken!
[Ryunosuke holds his Katana out in front of him. One hand holds the hilt
while the other grips the sheath. With one motion, Ryunosuke draws the
sword and holds it in front of him. Toma takes up a battle pose.
Ryunosuke then flings his sword to the side and smacks Toma in the head
with the sheath in the confusion. Toma mumbles a few uncomprehensible
words and then falls to the ground.]
Kasumi: Oh my. Toma.
[Kasumi kneels next to Toma and checks his head. Toma is barely
conscious.]
Ryu: I see now. Then she is your woman.
Akane, Ranma, Soun, and Genma: She's his what?
Ryu: Very well then. I shall take her from you and--
[Just then, Tazuki comes rushing in and throws a kettle of hot water onto
Ryunosuke. Seconds later Chris appears. He examines his wet cloths and
Toma lying on the floor.]
Chris: It happened again, hasn't it?
Tazuki: ‘fraid so, my boy.
[Chris bends down and helps Toma up.]
Chris: I'm sorry about that. I should have told you.
Toma: [Still dazed] Naw. Itz ok. I undershtand perfely.
Chris: Good. I'm glad that's settled.
[Soun rushes over to Kasumi.]
Soun: Kasumi. Is this true? Are you and Toma engaged?
Kasumi: Not--
Soun: [Crying] Oh, I knew this day would come. Although I fear to see you
go, I will not stand in the way of true love, such as the kind of love
Akane and Ranma share.
Akane and Ranma: Hey!
Kasumi: But father...
Soun: I'm happy for you, Kasumi. [Straitens himself out] Now lets go to
bed. It's gotten late, and the children have school tomorrow.
[Everyone cleans up and leaves except for Kasumi and Toma. Toma is barely
standing on his feet. Kasumi is still a bit confused as to what has
happened.]
Kasumi: I'm confused. What just happened?
Toma: [Still dazed] Wonk t'nod I.
Kasumi: Hmm. I guess I need to find a place for you to stay tonight.
[Kasumi takes Toma by the arm and leads him out of the room.]
Eric "Toma/Crissik" Gondolf
crissik@tstonramp.com