�Team Ranma vs. The Seven Seishi of Suzaku�
A Ranma /Fushigi Yuugi fanfic
By David Myers

Disclaimer:  Fushigi Yuugi created by Watase Yuu, Ranma created by 
Rumiko Takahashi.  All characters belong to them and I don�t want to 
infringe upon anyone�s rights.  

Fushigi Yuugi is the story about a girl who gathered the seven Seishi of 
Suzaku and gained omnipotent power.  The Story itself is an incantation; 
those who finish reading it will receive this power.  As soon as the 
page is turned the story will become the truth and begin.

Ranma 1/2 is the story about a boy that turns into a girl.  A father 
that changes into a Panda and the curse that did it to them.  Ying and 
Yang was never so much fun.


Chapter 3

 Chichiri looked up at his companions, and smiled weakly.  
�I�ll be alright no da.  It has to be done.�  Nuriko nodded as he 
hesitantly pulled one of Ukyo�s spatula shurikens from the griddle.  The 
handle was red from the heat of the fire, and the heat from the handle 
had spread quickly leaving the entire shuriken hot to touch.  Chichiri 
had lost a lot of blood, and although it grieved his gay companion to do 
this Nuriko knew the wound would have to be cauterized if he was to 
survive.  Grimacing Nuriko pressed the red-hot spatula against 
Chichiri�s wound and tried to ignore the sound of sizzling flesh. 
Sickened Miaka looked away and Hotohori grimly held her close to his 
body protectively.  Tears rolled down Chichiri�s face, however, to his 
credit he didn�t scream.    Ukyo bit her lip and although her instincts 
screamed for her to look away she forced herself to watch. This was 
after all her fault.
She still found it difficult to believe that her friends and more 
importantly her fianc�e had done this to the blue haired mage.  What 
could have caused them to become so� ruthless.  They had always been 
violent, she was the first to admit that, but always in their duels, 
battles of honor, and challenges there had been a line that had never 
been crossed.  The injuries sustained usually involved dislocated limbs, 
bruises, cuts, burns, and mild fractures and on a very rare occasion 
broken bones.  Never had any of them attempted to kill or injure anyone 
to the extent that they had today.
Nuriko looked up from his work and tried to sound cheerful.  �Well 
Miaka, that takes care of that.  I�m starved do you want to grab 
something to eat?�
�Really?  He�s really going to be alright?�  Miaka asked.
�I�ll be fine na no da.  I just need some rest no da.�  Chichiri 
answered weakly.  Looking somewhat happier, Miaka nodded and ran down 
the stairs followed by Nuriko.  The cross dresser stopped in front of 
the Emperor and looked at him grimly.  
�How is he really?� Hotohori asked
�Not good, he�s lost a lot of blood, and he is very weak.  There is 
every chance that he could die if Mitsukake doesn�t see him soon.  I 
simply don�t know enough to get him through this.�
Hotohori looked across at his injured comrade and looked back at Nuriko.
�Don�t let Miaka know about this.�
�Hai!� Ukyo terrified watched the two Seishi and feared for the worst.    


Ryoga watched from across the street, through the open doorway of 
Ucchan�s as Miaka and her Seishi seated themselves around the Grill.  
�Nakago-sama was right!  Ukyo has aligned herself with Suzaku no Miko.  
I better let the others know about this.�  Ryoga leapt to his feet and 
ran off down the street.

�First order of business, will be to find Tasuki.�  Hotohori declared.  
�With our numbers as diminished as they are, we will be no match for the 
combined might of the Seiryuu Seishi and these friends of yours.�  He 
said to Ukyo.  Ukyo looked at Hotohori guiltily, it was obvious that 
they didn�t realize that she had been the one who had set them all up.  
She had told Ranma and the others where to find Tasuki and Chichiri.  
Now Chichiri was injured possibly dying, and Tasuki was being held 
captive by some blonde haired Gaijin.
�If Tasuki had the scroll of summoning, it�s safe to assume that Nakago 
can again summon the rest of the Seiryuu Seishi.  Our only hope is that 
Taiitsu-kun can transport Mitsukake and Tamahome to this world, before 
all the Seiryuu Seishi arrive.�  Chiriko said interrupting Ukyo�s train 
of thought.
�Is this Nakago really that dangerous.� Ukyo asked
�He is a man of unspeakable evil.�  Hotohori replied. �It is safe to 
assume that he has manipulated your friends into helping him.� 
�But even if Tama-chan and Mitsukake arrive will we be able to defeat 
the Seiryuu Seishi and this Ranma and his friends?�  Nuriko asked.
�No, which means we will have to do our best to either eliminate these 
Martial artists first or break Nakago�s hold over them.  Either that or 
we need new allies� Chiriko guessed.
�Well I know some people, I guess, we could maybe get Akane and one or 
two others, but Ranma, Ryoga, Shampoo, and Mousse are going to be 
impossible to beat no matter who I find.  I could hold my own against 
Shampoo, but I wouldn�t stand a chance against Ryoga or Ranma.� Hotohori 
sighed heavily
�It�s a no win situation.�  Miaka looked at the group of clouded faces.
�NO!�  She cried.
�Miaka?� Hotohori and Nuriko said at the same time.
�We can�t give up!  If Ucchan is Ranma�s fianc�e then surely he wouldn�t 
hurt her.� Ukyo smiled at this, but Hotohori interrupted quickly.
�Miaka, we can�t be sure of that.  Nakago can twist things, remember 
what he did to Tamahome.�  Miaka nodded sullenly and suddenly Ukyo felt 
very, very cold.


 �LET ME OUT OF HERE YOU ARSEHOLES!!!!�  Tasuki screamed as he struggled 
against the chains that bound him to the wall of the Furinken High 
chemistry lab.  Tasuki was pissed.  At his enemies yeah sure, but also 
at himself.  He couldn�t believe he�d been duped like that.  
�Sorry Pal, but you, �aint going anywhere just yet.  Nakago sama wants 
words with you.�  Ranma chan said from across the room.  Tasuki looked 
at her and exasperated he relaxed.
�Shit! You�re the one who captured me right?�  Ranma nodded �That�s why 
I hate women, they�re cunning and manipulative.  I hate that!�  Ranma 
smiled and picked up a beaker that had been warming itself over a Bunsen 
burner.
�Sorry to disappoint you Pal, but�� Ranma poured the warm water onto her 
head �I �aint no girl!�
Tasuki looked at Ranma in shock �You.. You, you�re that Pig Tailed Shit 
from before!�  Ranma punched him in the head.
�Who are you calling a Pig Tailed Shit?� Tasuki looked at Ranma 
thoughtfully for a few seconds and began grinning mischievously.
�Well its no surprise, I guess.�  Ranma looked at him confused �I mean 
you hit like a girl, and no real man would ever work for Nakago, you 
gotta be some kinda freak to do that.�  Ranma angered snarled back
�What was that?�
�Only a Girly Boy like you would even think about working for that 
blonde haired arsehole.�  
�You take that back!�  Tasuki smiled, happy to see that he was getting 
under his jailer�s skin. He stuck his tongue out at Ranma.
�Girly boy, girly boy, girly boy!�  Ranma was furious, his fists 
clenched and he dropped into a combat position.
�That�s it, you�re dead meat Pal.�
�Only a Girly boy would attack a man unable to defend himself.�  Ranma 
growled, but before he could answer, he was interrupted by a new voice.
�Ranma, do not allow yourself to be goaded by this bandit.�  Nakago 
strode into the room, followed by Amiboshi and Gosunkugi. �We must 
prepare for combat since his fellow Seishi are no doubt planning to help 
him escape.�  Ranma looked angrily at Nakago.
�Hey back off Pal, I �aint gunna sit here and let some pretty boy jerk 
stop me�.  from��  Ranma�s protest fell short as Amiboshi began playing 
his flute.  The flutes haunting magical melody floated over Ranma, 
causing him to become docile and submissive.  
�I will cure you and your friends, only if you obey my commands now go.  
I still have heard no word from my scout.  Which means they will be 
coming soon.�


Meanwhile in Osaka Ryoga , Nakago�s scout stopped a passer by.  �Excuse 
me do you know how to get to Furinken High in Tokyo?�


Ranma nodded reluctantly to Nakago, then turning he hurried from the 
room, to obey his master�s commands.  Nakago watched his Servant leave 
and then he turned to Tasuki. 
�Well if it isn�t the blonde haired dickhead himself�
�Tasuki it is not wise to antagonize your captors. I must, however, 
thankyou for this..� He said holding up the scroll of summoning. �With 
it, we can at last summon the remaining Seiryuu Seishi, and when we are 
together you will all die. Gosunkugi-sama!�  Nakago handed the scroll to 
the would be warlock who looked even more docile than Ranma.  The young 
student then turned and exited the room.   
�You�re a fucking Nasty guy!�  Nakago simply smiled at this.
�I hope you are enjoying your accommodation. My servants have informed 
me that this place is called Furinken High.  It is a faculty of learning 
.. � Nakago paused for a second �What better place to teach you the 
lesson of pain!�  Nakago straightened his whip and looked intently at 
Tasuki who returned his stare with a fearless hatred.  
�Fuck You!�  Nakago�s face dropped at the vulgarity as he momentarily 
lost his composure, but he quickly regained it and struck his captive 
across the chest.  Tasuki bit his lip so as not to cry out, but then the 
whip bit into his flesh again and again and again, until blood began to 
fly from the whip, leaving splattered trails across the wall.  

Meanwhile a tall blonde woman shook her head vigorously to the questions 
of the youth before her. �No No this is Hiroshima that is a map of 
Tokyo.�  Ryoga looked at her sullenly
�Hiroshima!  O.K thankyou.�  With that he ran off down the street.

 
�There is one chance.� Chiriko said outloud.  The others all looked up 
at his interruption of their thoughts. �If we could get Tasuki back, 
then provided we can escape from his captors, and find Tamahome and 
Mitsukake�. We could summon Suzaku.�  Everyone else�s faces lit up 
except for Ukyo who looked confused.
�Suzaku?�
�Suzaku is one of four gods on our world.  According to ancient 
tradition when our country is in danger of extinction, a girl will 
appear from another world.  She will have the power to summon Suzaku and 
make her wishes come true.�  Hotohori explained.
�How?� asked Ukyo 
�By finding the seven Suzaku no Seishi, us.  Of course the same is true 
for the Seiryuu Seishi, if they get hold of this�� Chiriko pointed at 
the Four Gods Sky and Earth �Then Seiryuu no Miko can summon Seiryuu.�
�So if you guys summon Suzaku you could wish to send these enemies of 
yours, back to your own world.�  She said looking at the chair where 
Miaka had been sitting at before.  Except Miaka was gone.   Looking 
around the room she saw her preparing to eat out the contents of a 
barrel filled with raw Okynomiyaki dough.
�Ita daki masu!� she cried in her helium pitched voice.
�Hey cut that out!� Miaka looked up guiltily
�Sorry! I just got really hungry and didn�t want to interrupt Hotohori!�  
Everyone else fell to the ground.
�Very Well if we are going to save Tasuki we need to know where he is.�  
Hotohori said thoughtfully.  They all sat in silence for a minute until 
Ukyo said hesitantly.  �Well I could always find out I suppose.  I owe 
you that much.�  
�Ucchan?�  Miaka asked.
�I didn�t tell you this before, but� I was the one who told Ranma where 
to find your friends.�
�WHAT!� cried Hotohori outraged
�Why?� asked Miaka.
�Well he is my fianc�e, and I didn�t know who you were, and I thought 
you were going to hurt him, so�. I so sorry.  If I hadn�t done this none 
of this would have happened.�  Ukyo began weeping sat the table.  The 
Suzaku Seishi all looked at her with something akin to pity.  �Please 
let me make it up to you.  I�ll find out where he is being held and I�ll 
get you some allies.�  Miaka looked at Ukyo for a moment and then she 
nodded her head.  Encouraged Ukyo smiled at her best customer and ran 
from the store.
�Can we trust her Hotohori sama?�  Nuriko asked
�I don�t know that we have a choice.�


It was dark in the Furinken High schoolyard, some crickets cheeped 
noisily from the grass and there was the faint buzz of the nearby 
streetlights.  Most of the students had gone home, and only the most 
committed clubs remained.  Little aware of the hideous acts of torture 
that was being performed so nearby.  However, Tasuki�s torture was not 
the only unusual event that was taking place at the school as a red glow 
emanated from the Soccer field.  The tiniest of insects ceased their 
noises as a rift from another world opened.  There was no sound as the 
glow dissipated leave a tall solidly built man standing in its place.  
He looked about grimly and a small cat poked its head up from over his 
shoulder and meowed quietly, making a face similar to that of his large 
master.  The Suzaku Seishi Mitsukake, looked across at the cat, and 
smiled for the briefest of instants.  Then he looked up towards the 
school and started heading out, to find some trace of Suzaku no Miko.


Tasuki slumped in his bindings exhausted and in pain.   Nakago had 
tortured him for what seemed like hours but with grim satisfaction he 
hadn�t screamed in pain.  It was a minor victory and one that people of 
the other world might scoff at, but he was proud of his achievement. 
Nakago had failed to break him. Even if the cost had been great.  
Ironically he didn�t realize that had he screamed, he would have alerted 
the entire Kendo club who had been having a tournament not two hundred 
meters away.  The bandit didn�t know this of course and so he remained 
imprisoned within the chemistry labs, exhausted and in agony.  
Nakago looked down at his handiwork with grim satisfaction.  It had been 
a long time since he�d had the opportunity to punish one of his enemies.  
Suffice to say he had fully enjoyed his time with Tasuki.  He gripped 
his black leather whip tightly in his fist and slid his hand along it to 
the end, removing the film of blood that had been deposited there by his 
victim.  It was then that he felt a delicate hand upon his shoulder.
�Hard at work Nakago-sama?�  Soi asked coyly.  Nakago turned his head 
until he was looking at his lover, but did not say a word. �Perhaps I 
might persuade you to relax for awhile.�  She added playfully.  He 
smiled at her knowing full well what she had in mind, and with the 
upcoming confrontation, it could be useful.  
�Gyaa I think I�m going to throw up!�  Tasuki said from his slumped 
position in bondage.  Nakago�s face-hardened and he back fisted Suzaku�s 
warrior across the face, knocking him senseless.  Soi looked down at 
Tasuki and then back at Nakago in mild amusement.  
�Yes I think we will definitely have to work some of that stress off.� 
She said.  Nakago looked at her for a moment and nodded, with little 
warmth in his voice.  
�Come!�  Then taking her wrist he led her from the room.

Akane sat looking at the four strangers in something akin to shock.  
�Ranma tried to kill him��  
�I find it hard to believe that the son in law would go to that extent.�  
Cologne said
�As I have already mentioned the Seiryuu Seishi are manipulating them.� 
Chiriko replied �There is no telling how strong Nakago�s hold is over 
your friends.�  
�Hmm this is grave news indeed.� Cologne muttered thoughtfully �If my 
Grand daughter, student, Son in law and� hired help are being 
manipulated then it is my duty to free them.  However, I am not entirely 
convinced.  Also I don�t understand why your friend refuses to talk to 
us.�  She added pointing at Hotohori who was standing in the corner 
facing the other way.  Hotohori simply replied
� I do not wish to look upon your ugliness.�  Cologne whacked the 
emperor over the head with her walking stick.
�Who�s ugly?�  she demanded.
�Ah err I better check upon Chichiri.�  Hotohori said quickly looking 
for an escape.
�That wont be necessary na no da�  The mage replied standing at the 
bottom of the stairs propped up firmly upon his monk�s staff.  Nuriko 
gasped and furious stood to his feet.
�What are you doing up!�  He demanded. Chichiri looked seriously over at 
his companion his scarred eye giving him a sense of authority.
�If you intend to rescue Tasuki then you will need me as an advisor na 
no da.  Besides I�m the only one who can teleport in to get him.  Hnnnn�  
Chichiri grimaced as pain clearly shot through his shoulder.  Nuriko and 
Miaka moved to help him, but he stared up at them with his once good 
eye. �No!  We have wasted enough time already no da.  We must move now 
or all the Seiryuu Seishi will be summoned and then they will be after 
us no da.�  Akane looked at the mage confused.
�But why will these people come after you?  I don�t understand.�
�They will be after this no da.�  Chichiri said pointing to the book on 
the table.
�Why?� asked Akane.
�Chichiri is right!  We have little time to explain, and must act now!�  
Hotohori ordered.  �We will explain the why�s on the way.  Have you 
discovered the location of our missing friend.�
�He�s being held at our High school if you can believe that.� Ukyo 
answered
�Your High School?�  Miaka asked.
�Then we will go to this High School and free him.�
�Fear not�  Chiriko said � I have a plan as to how we can do that.�  The 
eight people looked at one another for a moment and then departed for 
Furinken.  As she hopped along on her stick Cologne thought to herself.
�If this is some kind of trick these .. Seishi will pay dearly, however, 
if what they claim is true, this Nakago will answer to me!�


Ranma and Mousse sat by the door to the Chemistry labs.  Ranma sat with 
an expression of disgust and boredom.  �Who the hell does that Gaijin 
think he is anyway?�  He asked Mousse rhetorically �I�m not his slave, 
he cant just order me around. I got better things to do than guard some 
lame ass punk �  Then  mockingly he issued orders �Stand by the door but 
don�t look inside.�
�Your patience as always, astounds me Saotome!�  Mousse answered curtly 
his glasses resting clearly upon his forehead.  �These Suzaku people are 
supposed to be coming here shortly, you should have a fight soon 
enough.� 
�Shut up!� Ranma replied testily.  He shook his head impatiently and 
looked up to see A tall man striding down the dark corridor looking more 
than a little lost.  �Probably asked Ryoga for directions� He thought 
humorlessly.   Mousse stood up upon seeing the shadow and barked �Who 
goes there?�  The man looked down at the two martial artists and spoke 
in a baritone, and serious voice.
�Perhaps you can help me.  My name is Mitsukake I�m looking for some 
friends of mine.� Mousse turned to Ranma and looked thoughtful.
�Mitsukake? Wasn�t he one of the Suzaku Seishi?�
�Hey you�re right!� Ranma exclaimed turning to his new opponent and 
crouching into a battle position �O.K Pal If you�re one of the Suzaku no 
Seishi here to try and rescue your buddy, It �aint gunna work. Not while 
I�m on duty you won�t�  Mitsukake took a step back realizing for the 
first time, the hostile nature of the two young men before him.
�Buddy?�  He replied.
�Ha!  So you are one of the Suzaku Seishi well eat this���  cried Ranma 
moving in to attack the doctor.  Mitsukake took a step back a little 
intimidated. As he did, his shoulder appeared from the shadows revealing 
Tama sitting upon his shoulder.  Ranma in mid leap stopped and looked at 
the cat, fear clearly evident upon his face.  Tama somewhat frightened 
by the approaching Martial artist hissed and raised his hackles.  Ranma 
snapped!
�C..C..c..c..caaaat!�  He turned and ran headlong right into Mousse who 
collapsed underneath him.  Mousse quickly climbed to his feet and 
turning to Mitsukake yelled.  
�Ranma quick he�s getting away!�  Then he ran off in pursuit of his 
fellow martial artist.  Both Tama and Mitsukake stood with a confused 
expression on their faces as the two ran off down the corridor.  
Mitsukake then turned to the door and opened it curiously.  He was 
horrified to see the condition Tasuki was in and quickly rushed to his 
side.  
�Tasuki?  Tasuki are you alright?�  Wearily Tasuki looked up at his 
companion and exhausted he replied
�Took your fucking time!� Mitsukake looked up at him in surprise as he 
undid the chains.
�I didn�t even realize you had been captured.�  He looked thoughtfully 
at the injuries and said out loud �Hmm they�re bad but nothing I can�t 
handle.�  Then using Taitsu-kun�s gift he began healing his comrade.  


  Nuriko and Hotohori sword in hand approached the school cautiously.  
The main problem with their jail-breaking attempt was going to be 
finding their comrade.    They were somewhat shocked then when a nearby 
wall exploded outwards as an intense jet of flame shot out into the open 
air.  The two made their way over to the source of the occurrence to see 
Mitsukake and Tasuki running from the school.  The Four Suzaku Seishi 
stopped and looked at one another in surprise.  �Come on!�  Hotohori 
commanded and the four turned and began running towards Miaka and the 
other�s hiding place.  As they drew closer Miaka, Chiriko, Ukyo and 
Chichiri appeared to greet them.  
As they ran, however, a disheveled looking teenager hobbled into view 
from their left using a bamboo umbrella as a walking stick.  �Hehhh 
hehhh I� finally� made it!�  Ryoga exclaimed and looked up as the Four 
Suzaku Seishi stooped in their tracks.  Hotohori regarded him cautiously 
and turned to Mitsukake.
�Go! Heal Chichiri we will handle this one!�  Mitsukake nodded and 
dashed past Ryoga as the other three Seishi prepared for combat.  
�Here come the other three!�  Tasuki yelled as Ranma and his companions 
approached. �Lekka Shien!� Nuriko wasting no time, dug his hands into 
the ground and pulled a large boulder from the earth.  Lifting it easily 
over his head, he hurled the large rock at Ryoga.  Ryoga grinned smugly 
as the rock flew towards him, and made no attempt to dodge.  Instead he 
extended his finger and cried.
�Bakusai Tenketsu!�  As the rock struck his finger it shattered into a 
million pieces.  
�Unreal!� Nuriko exclaimed.


Nakago strode onto the field a safe distance from the combating 
warriors.  His entire chi glowed blue with power as he approached Tomo 
and Miboshi.  Miboshi looked up at the Shogun.
�I take it you have been with Soi?�  Nakago didn�t answer his little 
companion but behind him Soi stood leaning against the School wall in a 
state of rapture.  
�Oh Nakago-samaaa�  She sighed dreamily.
�Is Amiboshi in position?� Nakago asked. Tomo looked over at Soi and 
back to Nakago his face unreadable behind his mask and the answered 
quietly.
�Yes.. and Suboshi is bringing Seiryuu no Miko here even as we speak.  
Can you really heal these martial artists?�  Nakago looked at him and 
smiled cruelly.
�It is not important, after this battle I doubt there will be any need 
to uphold my end of our agreement.�  The others all chuckled at this and 
turned to watch the fight.   

Suzaku�s three Seishi leapt into a group and stood back to back.  
Surrounding Tasuki, Nuriko and Hotohori were Ranma, Ryoga, Mousse, and 
Shampoo.  Each of the warriors regarded their opponents as Amiboshi�s 
flute played melodically over the group, enticing and encouraging the 
martial artists into a frenzy.  Although the fight was far from over the 
Suzaku Seishi had slowly been losing ground due to the fact that they 
were outnumbered.  Tasuki had done his best to compensate using his Fan 
as a group attack weapon, but Ryoga�s umbrellas and Mousse�s hidden 
shields had countered Tasuki�s Tessen attack again and again.  But much 
to the Nerima residents� dismay their advantage disappeared as Chichiri 
appeared next to his companions fully healed.
Chichiri crouched low and said quietly �I have your back no da� alerting 
his friends to his presence.  Each of the Seishi singled out an opponent 
and the four leapt into the attack.  Tasuki jumped forward using his 
enchanted Tessen to throw fire blasts at Ryoga who blocked the fiery 
onslaught with his bamboo umbrella.  Mousse threw Chains and the like at 
Chichiri entrapping him where he stood.  The mage, however concentrated 
briefly and each of his bindings snapped freeing Suzaku�s warrior from 
his bondage.  Nuriko leapt at Shampoo throwing punch after punch, but 
the young Amazon was faster than her opponent and dodged each of the 
blows.  She raised her Bonbari over her head and struck out at her enemy 
who caught the mace in his hands and easily held it there.  
Hotohori looked intently at Ranma.  He didn�t like this, although Ranma 
was obviously a warrior he was unarmed, and Hotohori felt very 
uncomfortable about attacking an unarmed foe.  Ranma looked steadily at 
Hotohori unconcerned by his opponent�s obvious advantage.  Hotohori took 
a menacing step forward and Ranma grinned as he readied himself for 
combat.  It was then that Hotohori fell back as a third person  embraced 
him in a bear hug. �Oh Long Haired beauty my Love!�  Kuno cried.  
Hotohori shocked looked at the Kendo swordsman.  
�Unhand me!�  He demanded.
�Forgive me my love, but I cannot allow you to date with the nefarious 
Ranma Saotome.�
�Date?  What are you talking about.  Stand aside!�  
�Fair one no!� Kuno cried dramatically �I cannot allow you to approach 
that vile sorcerer, for his lecherous ways will be your undoing as he 
will enslave you body and soul.  Though it grieve me, I Tatewaki Kuno 
cannot allow such a travesty of justice, and so I will fight you in his 
stead so that I may win your heart.  Engarde!�  Kuno leapt in and began 
stabbing furiously at Hotohori with his bokken.  Hotohori reacted 
instantly and the two began fighting furiously.
        Ranma looked across and realized that he had no opponent.  
Smiling evilly he approached Suzaku no Miko, completely enthralled by 
Amiboshi�s flute and his own desire to be cured.  It was then that 
Chiriko leapt in the way arms outstretched.   �I cannot allow you to 
harm Suzaku no Miko!�  Akane watched in horror as Ranma punched the 
small thirteen-year-old aside and leapt forward until he was face to 
face with Miaka.  Miaka fell back fearfully.
�I�m sorry about this, but you gotta understand, this is my chance to be 
finally cured!�  Miaka looked up at him angrily.
�Cured! Cured! For that you would try to murder my friends, you attack 
small children!�  She cried accusingly �Is that.. is that��
�IS THAT WHAT A REAL MAN DOES!� Ranma surprised turned as the symbol of 
the �oni� flared into existence on the newcomer�s forehead, parting his 
hair briefly with its power.   So fast was his attack, that for one of 
the few times in his life, Ranma was taken completely off guard as his 
opponent punched him across the jaw sending him reeling to the ground.
�TAMAHOME!�  Miaka squealed with delight 
He shook his head groggily and looked up at the Martial artist that now 
stood protectively in front of Suzaku no Miko.  �What did you say?�  He 
hissed in a deathly quiet voice. Miaka�s champion and protector stood 
looking down at Ranma with something akin to disgust.
�Attacking women and small children.  What real man needs to do that?�  
Tamahome spat.  Angrily Ranma crawled to his feet, his face a seething 
mass of rage.
�You take that back!  You take that back right now!� He yelled and leapt 
forward throwing punch after punch at his opponent.  Surprised by the 
onslaught, Tamahome fell back as he blocked, parried, ducked and dodged 
each of Ranma�s attacks.


End of Chapter 3

Authors Note:  It�s currently 1:52 am and I�m pretty tired.  I wasn�t 
going to send the 4rth chapter stait away but I think if I recieved a 
fanfic which left me on that cliff hanger I�d kill me.  So Ch 4 is right 
behind this one, but since I�m tired its probably more than a little 
sloppy and at this point I�m too tired to care.  Enjoy. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  


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