well a few people have wrote me and asked to read more about the familly 
business, at first I didn't think I was in the mind set for it but as I 
was taking a bath it just hit me right between the eyes so heres part 4
						john trombley
oh yes uh, this world in own by Rumiko Takahashi sorry about darkening 
your pure ideas with my own. 
	Open scene: a computer terminal. [you lost your rook and a pawn 
to my single pawn.  Send]  
	[reply; but the loss of those two pieces only strengthened my 
side.  My Queen is now stronger than ever, while introducing a new 
avenue for my knights and bishops.  And its now my move. Send]

	The Family Business pt. 4
	by
	John Trombley

	The Tendo Dojo: A council of war is in progress after the 
seemingly unprovoked attack on the fiancees of Ranma Saotome.  A group 
of fighters that would make an army shake in their boots are in 
attendance.  Those present; Ranma Saotome, Ryouga Hibiki, Tatewaki Kuno, 
Shampoo, Mousse, and  Akane and Nabiki Tendo.  They are unusually calm 
given each others feelings toward one and other. It has been agreed upon 
by all, not to involve those of the later generations in this conflict. 
 This is a battle for the future and now, not for the past.
	"So Ryouga, why are you here?" Nabiki asked the lost boy.  Her 
sister Akane just looked shocked at that.
	"Nabiki!  Ryouga is our friend of course he would help us."  
With that she smiled at the person in question.  Said person suddenly 
started staring off into space with a lopsided grin on his face only to 
receive a blow to the head by Ranma.
	"Come on! There's no time for that now."  Ranma chastised him 
before turning his attention to the rest of the group.  "We're all here 
for one reason or another for a common goal." a theatrical pause, "and 
that is to make sure these gangsters don't hurt anyone else that we care 
about and to get them before they get us."
	"Too true Saotome.  Though it pains me to do so, the Kuno family 
honor must be avenged by those cretins who shamefully attacked my poor 
sister.  Though at times we may be rivals, in this we are united.  Let 
them face our combined wrath.  Ah Ha, ha, ha."  With that thunder boomed 
outside even though it is a clear day.  The others wondering how he does 
that.
	Shampoo grabs Ranma's arm and looks at him with love in her 
eyes. "Shampoo will always there to fight by husbands side."  This was 
not received well by Akane who grabbed onto Ranma's other arm.
	"Your husband? He's engaged to me!"  With that the two started a 
tug of war between the two women.  This led to Mousse attacking Ranma 
for taking his sweat Shampoo, and Ryouga attacking Ranma for being 
unfaithful to Akane.  When it seemed like a full scale brawl was about 
to be underway, suddenly a loud boom could be heard.  Every one in the 
mallee paused looking at the cause of the noise.  There sat Nabiki Tendo 
with a busted paper bag in her hand.
	"Ahem, I thought we were here to solve a problem?"  The look she 
gave them caused them all to sit back down in their sets shamed looks on 
their face.  "Look at you all, we're being taken us down and your people 
are acting like children."  Though it might surprise you Nabiki Tendo 
was not all that unfamiliar with the arts of war, in fact that's how she 
made most of her money by following the first and second principles of 
it.  One never leave down your guard.  Two know your enemy. "I have 
already taken the liberty of assigning tasks to some of our less," she 
pauses for a while trying to think up the right word. "Hearty, members 
of this group. Those with more skill in the area of information 
gathering."


	A warehouse on the outskirts of the Nerima district: inside we 
see thugs unloading crates from a non-descript truck.  We see many 
gunman guarding all the known entrances.  It seemed like it was a 
fortress totally unattainable.  We see a guard turn his back to look at 
his fellows.  As soon as his back is turned two blurs seemingly flow 
into the shadows on the ceiling no one noticed them there, nor did they 
notice the potted plant in the main office.    
	From the shadows on the ceiling Sasuke Sarugakure, ninja and 
loyal retainer to the Kuno estate observed the people below.  Not one of 
them knew of his presence, even if they had any battle skills among them 
they still would not detected him for a ninja not only hides his body 
but his whole self as well, seemingly melting into the shadows.  He was 
in his element now.  Although it seemed to most that he was a total 
incompetent, that was just the disguise he gave to shadow his real 
purpose in fulfilling his role as guardian of the Kuno estates.  Even 
his master knew not of this for he was too young and immature now.  When 
he has learned patience and wisdom then he would be fully told the 
secrets of the clan.  In fact this venture could signify that growing 
up, for boys became men in times of war and hopefully his little boy 
would soon become a man.  While he was very good at hiding this from 
most of those who lived in the district, Nabiki Tendo was not one of 
them.  She was very shrewd that one, she would make an excellent 
Matriarch for the Kuno clan either that or a dangerous enemy.  
	So the task was given to Sasuke of leading the information and 
diversion group and then reporting back on what he found.   While the 
young man Tsubasa was quite strange, his disguise abilities were 
excellent.  After first learning the layout of the warehouse Sasuke had 
him take the place of the potted plant in the office.  There he could do 
the most good, by finding out more information about the enemy.  After 
watching the group below them for a few hours Sasuke signed to Konatsu 
using ninja hand signals to start setting up the diversions.  No reply 
was needed as they both set upon their tasks. *He is good for one some 
young* thought Sasuke, he has been considering accepting Konatsu into 
his clan seeing as the boy had no one and Sasuke had no heirs.   Also it 
would be shame to waste his skills on waiting tables, although still it 
makes a good cover.  Clearing his mind of such thoughts Sasuke set upon 
his task, his young master and his friends would need all the help they 
could get.

	Two days later: While they were all anxious to attack their 
common enemy, countless prior battles against more powerful foes has 
taught the group discretion.  It had been determined that Mousse, 
Shampoo, and Ranma would lead the attack as soon as the diversions 
inside were activated.  The information squad had already vacated the 
building for they would do no good in there when the attack was to 
commence.  Mousse would go in first, for he did not have to see to 
strike his targets.  Followed by Ranma and Shampoo, they would be the 
cover while the rest of the group attacked from the ground.  The main 
goal of the ground crew was to clear a path to the main support beam for 
Ryouga, then if all went as plan the cover group would rush in and grab 
the trio before the building fell down on their heads.  The goal of this 
attack is to destroy all the merchandise for they have already figured 
out what it was and had no use for it.  While they did not want to kill 
any of their enemies, well most of them did not want to.  They would 
have plenty of time to escape and chances are with only the ceiling 
falling on them they would live through it.
	They had argued well and long about Akane joining the attack 
group, but it was all for not her pride would not let her leave her 
friends to risk their necks without her there to help them.  So it was 
that Akane, Ryouga, and Kuno waited from their positions.  They were to 
wait thirty seconds before beginning their assault.  While that doesn't 
seem like much time to normal people to these people it was more than 
enough.

	A muffled boom and loud yells signaled the start of the attack. 
 Mousse from his position on a support beam no longer had to hold back, 
for he was up against killers.  Before the attack had began he had 
closed his eyes listening for all the guards at the outer wall were his 
comrades would enter.  They were his.  With a loud Kiya to further 
confuse the enemy he let loose with his deadly barrage of chains and 
weapons.   He had taken out a good dozen before the ground group smashed 
through the wall battling their way toward their goal, the main support 
of the building.
	As soon as Mousse dropped to attack, Shampoo and Ranma began 
theirs as well.  No special techniques, just good old fashion blows to 
take their opponents outs.  While Shampoo was fast and deadly with her 
bambonis taking them out two or three at a time, Ranma was a blur of 
motion.  He figured the more he took out the less chance that his 
friends would get hurt, that alone was motivation enough and the enemy 
were thrown away by his assault.
	Outside: exactly thirty seconds after the attack began the 
ground force went into action.  With Akane and Kuno in the lead those 
that were outside the building did not stand a chance as they cleared 
the way for Ryouga to take out the wall.  With a "BAKUSAI TENKETSU" the 
wall exploded inward.  The blast gave all the cover they needed to get 
through the hole, as Kuno and Akane protected Ryouga as he made his way 
toward the goal.  
	With surprising skill Kuno keep all the bullets from striking 
their intended targets.  His bokken was a blur he knocked all of them 
from the air, leaving Akane to protect his rear form any brave enough to 
try to take them hand to hand.  
	Ryouga only had one thing on his mind and that was the pillar, 
the main support, anything else was an obstacle.  Once he got his eyes 
on it he just charged through, smashing crates out of his way.  Those on 
the ground seeing this quickly got out of this monster's path.  Once he 
got there and again with a loud shout "BAKUSAI TENKETSU" used the 
breaking point to totally destroy the support posting.  With a satisfied 
grin at accomplishing his goal he watched the ceiling start to collapse 
on top of them.  COLLAPSE ON TOP OF THEM!  His face became a mask of 
shock. *Was this part in the plan?* he thought to himself, he cursed 
himself for not listening to the rest of it.  Suddenly he felt someone 
grab him and jump through the hole in the side of the building.  Looking 
at the person who had saved him and was shocked to see it was Ranma.  He 
looked around and noticed Shampoo carrying Akane and Mousse holding 
Kuno.  They quickly made their exist for there was no reason to stay 
here, their job was done.
	Two blocks away the battle was finally taking it's toll on the 
young warriors.  While most of them only had cuts and abrasions that 
were even now healing, Kuno had taken a bullet in the back side when one 
of gunmen got past Akane, luckily it was only one of his buttocks that 
had gotten hit, so there was no chance of him dying.  Akane was hovering 
over him guilt written on her face for not keeping him completely 
covered.  Still they quickly got him to Dr. Tofu's.  Him being the only 
doctor who wouldn't ask questions about such a wound.   Ryouga went with 
him for it seems in his mad rush to the pillar he had also sustained 
some injuries.

	The monitor of a computer: [Received: you lost some more pawns 
and my line is advancing.] 
	[nice move I didn't even expect it, but still it's only the 
second turn. Send]