Memories
By Belphera
(Deep in space, on the outskirts of the solar system, three figures
float and converse. One of the figures is willow woman with long flowing
black hair. On her forehead a crown of many large jewels is dazzling.
Her face is extremely beautiful, yet it has and evil look to it, her
eyes covered with much eye shadow and her face seems to be painted with
makeup. Her outfit shows 90% of her skin, and also contains a long
flowing cape. At her side is attached a large broadsword. )
(Another one of the trio is an impressively muscular man standing seven
or so feet tall. He was wearing a steel armor with a blackish tinge to
it. His broad shoulders were covered by two skulls. Upon his head he
wore a lard helmet with two gnarled horns coming out from the sides of
it. His eyes were black and extremely wide. Multiple scars adorned his
face. One in particular stood out, it was one of a slash mark by some
kind of animal, it ran from his left temple to his left jaw line. He
wore a large broadsword that was approximately 6 and a half feet in
length and six inches across.)
(The final figure of the trio is a monk. He seems extremely different
from his companions, instead of having a stern or evil look or face, he
has a weary and frail look to him.)
Woman: We must awake my husband, the serpent. But we need a vast amount
of energy to release him from that damnable spell that the accursed
dragon put on him.
Warrior: I will go to earth and find sources of energy, there are many
sources of energy on the third planet from this star.
Woman: Good we will go together and try to wake my husband as soon as
possible. We should try to stop the dragon and the others before they
gain full strength. (looking to the monk) What of you? Why are you so
silent?
Monk: I am just weary from our awakening, that is all.
Warrior: Just be sure you remember whose side you're on.
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(The Saotome household was filled with total chaos, there were four
small children running around or crying for their parents. In addition
to that the teenagers were all currently trying to make sense of their
scrambled memories they had just received. Beside their memories, they
were also trying to understand their powers. Nodoka, Genma, Soun and
Hinako were the only ones who were left to try and take care of the
small children, as the adults tried to sort out what the entire story
behind their memories.)
(Ranma sat in his room with Akane and tried to understand his memories,
and how to use his powers. He needed to rekindle his friendship with the
others. He did not want this, he just wanted to live a life with Akane,
and Lisann, or was it Ehlana now, a simple life, but now it was so very
complicated. Where do they go from here? They had no kingdoms to rule,
and the serpent was coming, he knew, he could feel it. Getting up, he
walked into the shower room, where Akane was taking a shower.)
Ranma: Akane?
Akane: Ranma! You pervert! What are you doing in here?
Ranma: Come on, it's not like I haven't seen it all already.
Akane: Can't this wait till I finish my shower?
Ranma: All right, (smirking, and bowing) your majesty. (Then with a
sweeping motion he leaves the room and heads downstairs to get something
to eat.)
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(Ryouga was currently sitting at the table in the kitchen, and in deep
thought. So much had happened, and so quickly too. If it had been two
months ago, he would not have been sitting at this table thinking about
his children, and his newfound power. Scrambled memories were coming
back to him, some were fond memories of Ukyou and his children, others
were memories of despair, when his father died, his years of depression.
That was another thing, Ukyou, the mother of his children, and his past
wife. He had never thought of Ukyou in any other way other than a
friend. It was very strange, after Akari died, he had been coming back
for Akane, hoping against hope that perhaps he would have some chance at
love. He was simply starved for love. Desperately he wanted to belong to
someone, and for someone to belong to him. He desperately wanted to be
with someone, and never to be alone again. And all this time he had been
working with Ukyou to break Akane and Ranma up, when his chance at love
may have just been in front of him.)
Ranma: Hey! Buddy!
Ryouga: (looking up from his reverie) huh?
Ranma: You kinda phased out there.
Ryouga: Yeah I guess.
Ranma: (Looking at Ryouga) You're thinking too?
Ryouga: Yeah, it just happened so suddenly. I mean the last thing I
though was going to happen was for me to be the king of some place. And
this power that came along with the revival is also strange.
Ranma: Yeah I know how you feel. Where do we go from here? You know the
Serpent is starting to wake up. We have to be prepared for him.
Ryouga: More training? Maybe we can test these powers out. But another
thing Ranma, what about those planets, all those other worlds that we
used to rule?
Ranma: I really don't know. I figure they're all dead by now, besides,
we could never go back there. How would we get there?
Ryouga: I dunno, I was just wondering. You do know that eventually
people are going to find out about us. There's no way to hide it, when
we fight against the Serpent, people are definitely going to notice.
Ranma: True, but let's hope that we still have some time before the
battle. But as for now, let's go spar. (Leading Ryouga outside, the two
begin their match, as the rest of the house begins to follow their
lead.)
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(Akane slowly got dressed, and looked at herself in the mirror. Never.
Never would anyone believe that she was the mother of two. And yet she
was. This was so strange, in less than three months, her lifestyle and
her life in general has changed so much. First it was the appearance of
Lisann, or Ehlana, and Mioki. That in itself was a shock, however,
Ehlana brought her and Ranma together. Then the move from her home to
live with mother Saotome. The changes just seemed to come one after
another, and very quickly. And now this. She finds out that all her
friends are actually ancient friends of hers. The thought that they were
all powerful beings a long time ago seemed somewhat fitting. This
incident was still a shock, she was a powerful queen and a phoenix,
Ranma was the dragon king, and they used to rule the entire universe.
All this happened in just three months. She had to talk with someone.
Walking out the door, she noticed Ukyou's door open.)
Female bonding
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(Mousse stood in the doorway of his beloved Shampoo. He knew they were
meant to be together, and finally he had the proof. His new found powers
were amazing, they allowed him to see without his glasses. Not only
that, he could see the extremes of nearness and the extremes of
distance. If he were to look outside he could see the birds flying
around a tree two miles away, and yet he can see microscopic dirt grains
on his hands. This was the beginning of his powers as the King of the
Falcons. The powers given to him again were not without the memories
that came with it. His deepest despairs and failures were returned to
him again. The memories of his "birth", the trials he had to endure to
attain his rank. The battles he had to fight child with crippled legs to
his death. But there were happy times as well, his marriage to Shampoo,
and his son. At that moment Shampoo stirred, looking up she saw Mousse
looking at her.)
Shampoo: What you want?
Mousse: /* We need not speak in Japanese with each other */
Shampoo: /* Fine, Now what do you want? */
Mousse: /* Nothing, I was just gazing upon your beauty as I once did. */

Shampoo: /* Leave me alone! Just because we used to be King and Queen
doesn't mean I love you or anything */
Mousse: /* But my love, don't you remember the times we spent flying in
the skies of our kingdom? The nights I took you to the stars and back.
*/
Shampoo: /* I remember, but I've changed. Please Mu Tse, as a childhood
friend, just leave me be. */
(Mousse's face was a mask of pain and depression. His true love, his one
true love, doesn't love him anymore.)
Shampoo: (looking down to the sheets) /* I'm sorry */
(Hurt and devastated, Mousse turned and left Shampoo , barely able to
keep his tears from flowing. All his days with his love were just
memories.)
(Shampoo watched Mousse leave, and tears began to pour from her eyes.
She had just hurt him an extreme, but she had just received her memory
back. All of her memories, including the one of her betrayal to Mousse.)

Shampoo: /* I'm sorry, I'm just not good enough for you. */
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(Nabiki had awoken from her slumber and adjusted her eyes to the sun
that was glaring at her. Stretching, she felt the covers brush against
her bare skin. She had slept in the nude again, no biggie. However, what
was a big deal was the masculine shape that was lying next to her.
Slowly turning over to see who it was, she began to notice things, first
that the man was also naked, at least from the waist up. Second that his
arm was around her waist and his head was extremely close to her breast.
Finally, she noticed that it was Kuno. Snapping her eyes forward, she
closed her eyes and lifted up the covers of the bed. Yep he was quite
naked. Oooooohhhh..... he was going to pay for this, getting her drunk
and then screwing her. He wasn't only going to pay with his money, but
his image as well. But suddenly a deluge of images and memories came
back to her. Memories of what happened last night as well as her
relation with Kuno, or rather the Monkey King.)
(Suddenly something occurred to her, she had a guy of her own. All those
times she had been so jealous of Akane because so many boys loved, and
now she was finally experiencing love. All the memories she had of her
and Kuno warmed her heart, their formality, and loving banters. But does
he feel the same way?)
Kuno: Ohhhh... I must get 'Dachi to stop drugging me. (Dragging his head
from the pillow, Kuno looked up and saw an angel.) The heavens must be
smiling upon me to deliver such an image of beauty.
Nabiki: hey Kuno-baby, do you think you can remove your hand?
Kuno: Nabiki? (Looking down at where his hand was, he gave a startled
yell as he removed his hand from her breast. Jumping back and out of
bed, he began to stammer.) I'm sorry, I'm sorry! (He began to pull
diagrams out of nowhere to prove that the whole incident was an
accident.)
Nabiki: Kuno! Kuno! Tate...-chan. Calm down. We are husband and wife,
are we not?
Kuno: And further more- husband and wife?
Nabiki: Don't you remember?
Kuno: Remember.... (Flashes of memories begin to return to him. The call
to the Dragon king for aid, the meeting of Nabiki, sister of the
Phoenix, and then the courtship of Nabiki. Their marriage and Oh boy.)
Nabiki: Tate? Hey wake Up!
Kuno: I am... I am...
Nabiki: You're my husband.
Kuno: I'm a god! People all over shall revere me. My enemies shall
tremble at the whisper of my name, For I am the epitome of a warrior I
am-
Nabiki: The king of bull.
Kuno: That is not how I would put it.
Nabiki: (flopping back down onto the bed. Closing her eyes, she moans a
bit before she shoves Kuno off the bed.) Go, get dressed and go talk
with the guys. Then tell Akane and the other girls I want to talk to
them. (Not sensing any movement, she calls out.) Kuno? (no response)
Tate? (a dull thud is heard. Opening her eyes, she sees Kuno on the
floor extremely flush and blood leaking from his nose. Shaking her head,
Nabiki takes the blanket and wraps it around herself and went
downstairs.)
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(Kasumi was in the kitchen making breakfast with Nodoka. She thought
better this way, when her hands were doing something, she could think.
She now had a family. The man of her dreams turned out to be actually
fated with her. Tofu was her love the first moment she laid eyes on him.
His strong yet gentle hands worked beautifully at his art of healing.
Not only that but he loved to heal and help those in need. But of course
he would act so silly around her or even at the mention of her name. At
first she thought it was cute, but after a while she began to think that
he did it to avoid her. Now that was in the past, and they were husband
and wife, not by law, but at least in heart they were.)
Nodoka: Kasumi-chan? Are you finished?
Kasumi: Oh my! Yes!
Nodoka: (smiling as she watched the younger woman move the food to the
table) Kasumi are you thinking of Tofu again?
Kasumi: (blushing) Yes, is it that obvious?
Nodoka: It is only natural for you to be thinking of your love.
Kasumi: I just feel so happy, finally we're together, everyone is happy.
And tofu and I even have a child.
Nodoka: Ah yes, the joys of having a family of your own. But Why are you
not with them?
Kasumi: I have work to do, and-
Nodoka: And I will finish for you, I sense that your battles are not
done yet. So cherish the peaceful time you have with you family now. Go.

Kasumi: Thank you. (Walking off, she smiled)
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(The two powerful kings sparred and tested out their new strength and
powers. Ranma discovered that he was much faster and could analyze
Ryouga's tactics quicker than usual. In addition to that he didn't feel
the least tired. He seemed to be drawing upon energy from somewhere to
keep him form growing tired. They were matching each other blow for
blow. Ranma was still taking on the tactic of dodging everything.
However, Ryouga was much more powerful than before. The amount of damage
he took was astonishing. When they launched blasts at each other they
didn't really have to announce it. And also they could do it with just
one finger. Finally after fighting for close to an hour, Ranma thought
of something. Leaping back a distance away from Ryouga he launched five
beams of energy at Ryouga each hit him. True probably would do much, but
as Ryouga ran towards Ranma preparing to smash his fist into him, he
stopped. Smirking Ranma concentrated and Ryouga moved back.)
Ryouga: Hey! How come I can't move?!
Ranma: I just "injected" you with some of my chi. So now I can
manipulate you by moving my chi through your body.
Ryouga: Ranma!!!!!!! Stop! (Soon Ranma had Ryouga dancing a jig, while
scratching his head, patting his stomach and making faces. Finally
Ranma's concentration broke and Ryouga pounded the hysterical Ranma into
the ground.)
Ranma: (mouth full of dirt) Stupid, can't eve take a joke.
Ryouga: (stepping on Ranma's head for good measure) Hah! (Suddenly
Nabiki came out, wrapped in a blanket.)
Nabiki: (sweetly) Oh boys! (Ryouga and Ranma both lifted their heads and
saw Nabiki.) I need you two to drag Tate-chan out of our bedroom. He
seems to have fainted.
Ryouga: (stuttering) Ah...er...eh...
Ranma: (staring at Nabiki's incredible physique through the flimsy
blanket.) Uh...um...er... (Just then a gust of wind swooped by and
within split seconds, the two most powerful people in time fainted with
blood splurging from their noses.)
Nabiki: Hmm........ Oh well, I could maybe get daddy and uncle Saotome
to do it. (Two more thumps later, Mousse and Dr. Tofu finally dragged
Kuno out of the room. All the while Kuno was mumbling something about
"Beautiful, bare angel" and "must have")
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(As the families gathered around the table, Ranma and Akane sat at the
head as Ryouga and Ukyou were sitting at the opposite end. Both Ryouga
and Ukyou each held a baby in each. Ehlana sat next to Ranma as Venutia
sat in Akane's lap. Cologne, Happousei, Nodoka, Genma, Soun, and Hinako
all stood by the doorway and watched them. Finally after eating in
silence for a while, Ranma cleared his throat and received everyone's
attentions.)
Ranma: (nervously) Akane and I have an announcement we want to make, but
we wanted to know if you would like to join us in our decision.
Akane: After much thought, Ranma and I would like to go to America for
schooling. Mother Nodoka had already agreed to it and said that we'll
have more than enough lodging for all of us if we want. We need to leave
here as soon as possible. We want a new life. A clean slate, for our
children as well.
Ranma: (Looking around ) Well?
(Then a voice from behind Ranma answered.)
Rei: I'm going. Grandpa said that with all the new help, he really
didn't need my help. (Rei had arrived with the rest of the Senshi and
Serenity and Endymion.)
Serenity: I will also join you, as will my husband.
Endymion: I guess so. I can be relocated to California I suppose. (The
rest of the Senshi nodded in agreement.)
Ranma: But, what about your parents?
Mina: Ah, they let me stay in England with an uncle for years when I was
young. They really didn't care when I told them.
Akane: Wait' who told you?
Rei: Actually I heard you talk about it.
Ranma: And why were you listening?
Rei: (blushing) That's not important.
Serenity: My mother and father would like to meet you Nodoka-san, before
they can feel safe about sending me to America.
Nodoka: Of course, and please call me Auntie.
Ami: My mother loved the idea of me going to America to study.
Ranma: Well then it's settled with you guys, how about you? (he directed
the question to everyone at the table.)
Mioki: Well I'm definitely coming.
Kuno: I shall accompany the fair Mioki to the savage lands of America.
(all the while striking a pose.)
Nabiki: I'm definitely coming along, think of all the opportunities in
America! Ouch! (Looking at her baby in her arms, she yelled in pain as
Julia grabbed at Nabiki's breasts.) What do you want?
Kasumi: Oh my! Nabiki I think little Julia wants to be fed.
Nabiki: So? I'll just get a bottle and- (her eyes widened considerably
as she understood what Kasumi was getting at.) No! no way am I breast
feeding! (getting up she stomped into the kitchen with Julia to get a
bottle.)
Kasumi: I will join you Ranma, if both my sisters are going, then so
shall I.
Soun: (bawling) Oh! All my children are all grown up and leaving me! Who
will take care of the dojo?
Hinako: (with a sly smile) how about your youngest child?
Soun: but Akane's going away!
Hinako: But she's not going to be the youngest anymore in a few months.
Soun: Wha-? You mean you're-? *thump *
Hinako: I see he took that well.
Tofu: I'll join my wife in America, after all someone has to patch you
kids up after all your fights.
Ryouga: I will go if Ukyou goes.
Ukyou: Well I was already planning to move so why not to America.
Shampoo: Shampoo and Mousse and grandmama have to return to tribe and
help fight.
Cologne: That is not necessary child, the tribe is safe for now. The
enemy will not attack for a while. Did you think the other Elders would
let me, you and Mousse leave if they still needed us? We will join them
in America.
Mousse: I guess I'll come.
Nodoka: So then it is settled, I shall ask the Architect to add more
room to the house then.
Ranma: To America!
All: To America!
(In the days of preparation to go to America, Ukyou sold her restaurant,
while getting to know Ryouga. Their days consisted of strolls in the
Saotome garden. Ryouga seemed to know a vast amount of knowledge
concerning culture and the world. Each carried their twin children and
tended to them. Since they had found their children, there were very few
times when Ukyou would be seen without at least one of her children in
her arms. Ukyou has mellowed out since they discovered little Diana and
Talen. Ryouga seemed to be less and less depressed everyday. After two
moths, Ukyou finally manages to sell Ucchan's for a reasonable price.)
(Today is a peaceful day, Ryouga was holding Diana in his arms trying to
burp her. Beside him Ukyou is cradling Talen against her breast. The two
had begun to act as parents, the first few days were the worst of their
experience. The crying, the waking up in the middle of the night. Even
with the stamina of martial artists, Ukyou and Ryouga still could not
help but become worn out by their two children.)
Ryouga: So are you excited?
Ukyou: (sighing) Yeah, going to America is going to be a great change in
our lives.
Ryouga: (concerned) Are you all right?
Ukyou: I'm fine.
Ryouga: Ukyou, within this past month we've grown to know each other.
And I know you are not fine.
Ukyou: That's just it! We've grown to know each other too quickly and
too well.
Ryouga: Well we were husband and wife a long time ago.
Ukyou: Yeah that's true. But still, it just seems strange, the only
other person I know as well as you is Ranchan.
Ryouga: (simmering a bit) I really wish you wouldn't call him that.
Ukyou: (surprised) Ranchan? Why not, we've been friends for most of our
lives and if not for you or Akane, we would be much more.
Ryouga: I'm so sorry I'm in your way.
Ukyou: Why Ryouga are you jealous?
Ryouga: No! I would never be jealous of Ranma! I just think that since
he's married to Akane, you should be that affectionate to him.
Ukyou: And why not?! He is my best friend! If I want to call him Ranchan
I' call him Ranchan!
Ryouga: (already reaching boiling point and insane jealousy, slowly he
grated out) Do you still love him?
Ukyou: Ranchan? Of course I always will, but...
(Ryouga quickly placed Diana in Ukyou's arms and leapt away. He couldn't
believe it! She still loved him! It wasn't fair! But why was he so
concerned? Why did he care? It was only because of his children he
cared. He just didn't want his kids to favor Ranma over him. Running
blindly through the woods, he finally neared a clearing. Kneeling by a
rock, Ryouga began to think deeply. What could he do?! Everywhere he
went Ranma was always there. He need a new way to beat him. And thus,
Ryouga began to train.)
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(They had one more week until the end of school, Ranma, Akane and the
scouts were all bouncing all over the place. Ami had acquired a number
of brochures concerning California and other states of America. The
girls all crowded around the brochures, reading about the shopping and
such. Kuno, Ranma, Darien, Herb and Mousse just sat back and watched
with amusement. Today was no different, sitting at the park, the girls
had dozens of pamphlets, books, and maps spread out on the grass, while
Darien chatted with Mousse and Herb about the Chinese culture. Kuno and
Ranma just stayed silent and tried to ignore each other.)
Ranma: (Breaking the silence) Hey Kuno.
Kuno: What.
Ranma: Well I was talking with Ryouga before about our new powers and we
need to take a training trip to test them out and learn how to use them
again.
Kuno: Is this an invitation?
Ranma: Well I figure since the girls are all fussing over this move, us
guys should do something about improving ourselves. Afterall the fight
is not over. We just prolonged the fight. We must utilize this time
efficiently.
Kuno: your point is well taken, however I do not feel safe to leave the
girls by themselves. Afterall we could train someplace close by.
However, why just the men? Why should we not include the women on this?
Ranma: Well ... you know, girls are just going to hinder our training.
(just then Akane, Rei, and Nabiki walk to Ranma and Kuno)
Akane: Hey guys I found this really nice place that sells these really
cute furniture. Mother Saotome said that we needed to pick up the
furniture for the rooms.
Nabiki: Yeah! And this place has over 100,000 pieces of furniture to
choose from!
Rei: We need you guys to come with us so we can get your opinion.
Nabiki: right! Just think of all the great deals we can get there!
Akane: But we have to coordinate the colors with our rooms-
Rei: and our outfits.
Nabiki: That's right! We've got to get a new wardrobe, some more western
and more modern clothing. I mean just look at these two (pointing at
Ranma and Kuno) I mean they look like they just came out of ancient
times.
Akane: Oooooo... I can't wait! Mother Saotome said that we could spend
as much as we want!
Nabiki: Say, Rei, How much do you know about Mother Saotome's wealth and
holdings?
Rei: (Thinking) I don't know, but my parents used to be government
people. Auntie always had a bunch of people that looked important come
over. Oh and she has this really cool plane.
Akane: Plane?
Nabiki: What kind of plane?
Rei: Well, she said that she had to go overseas often and got sick of
the airlines, so she said she got a plane. Leer something or another.
Nabiki: A LEER JET?!?!
Rei: I think that's what she said, she's got three now I think.
Nabiki: Those cost millions of dollars, billions of yens! I need to
check out the Saotome family.
Akane: But let's think about this later, let's go shop!
Nabiki: Maybe we could ask Auntie if we could take one of those jets and
go to Paris and Hong Kong.
Rei: Well guys. Guys? (Looking around, the women noticed that Ranma,
Darien, Kuno, Mousse, and Herb were gone. In a distance heading towards
the mountains Ranma and Kuno can be seen dragging a bedraggled Mousse,
Darien, and Herb.)
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(From a distance a face looks down upon the newly revived kings and
queens, with an evil smile begins to chant. When he finishes chanting,
two men appear. The face is revealed to be the warrior of the dark.)
Warrior: I want you two to watch these fools, when the begin to turn
against each other, summon some demons and destroy them.
Men: Yes master. (With that the two disappeared.)
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(Nodoka Saotome sat at the front of the room where all the revived
females were located. She seemed to be in deep thought as she pondered
the question before her. She did promise these girls that she would
provide them with anything they needed for the move to America as smooth
and comfortable as possible. But this was too sudden.)
Nodoka: Girls You will have to wait a little bit say how about another
week until the boys return from their training trip. I simply think that
it is too sudden, these changes are too quick.
Serena: But we can handle the changes! We're fine!
Lita: Auntie, it's really fine, we really would not mind travelling a
bit.
Nodoka: No, I'm afraid, that I must meet Serena's parents as well as
Mina's and Ami's parents. They don't really know me and I do not want
them to have a bad impression about me being some kind of strange woman,
spiriting you girls away.
Akane: I suppose I understand. We'll wait right? (The rest of the girls
nodded their heads in admission.)
Nodoka: Well, now that's settled, I must arrange a meeting between your
parents and myself. (Retrieving several envelopes, she hands them to
Mina, Ami, and Serena.) Please give these to your parents. Now, I've
taken the liberty of calling several transports to take you to town and
allow you girls to spend time in the city. So be off!
(The girls talked excitedly amongst themselves and left the room. Ukyou
was still in the room holding her children. Cradling them within her
arms, she looked upon them endearingly.)
Nodoka: Ukyou dear, why don't you go out with the girls?
Ukyou: I don't think so, I have these two to take care of. (cuddling her
children to her face)
Nodoka: you could take them with you.
Ukyou: I'd rather be here where it's peaceful.
Nodoka: Aren't you excited about going to America?
Ukyou: (face tightening) of course
Nodoka: Ukyou-chan, please come with me. (Nodoka lead Ukyou to the
nursery, where Nodoka motioned for Ukyou to put little Talen and Diana.
Pulling up two seats, they sat and talked.) Ukyou, there is something
wrong, I want to know what it is.
Ukyou: (looking down) Nothing is wrong.
Nodoka: Ukyou does it have anything to do with my son?
Ukyou: (Head still bowed) yes.
Nodoka: well then what is it?
Ukyou: (tears forming) I still love him.
Nodoka: But he's married to Akane now.
Ukyou: I know, and I love Akane too as a sister now. But I just still
can't stand the fact that he doesn't love me. I mean, he must have felt
something. We must have shared something. (sobbing now)
Nodoka: (pulling the crying girl into her arms, holding the girl as a
mother would hold a child.) It's okay, Ranma does love you understand.
He loves you very much. And he still does, I know this.
Ukyou: then why? Why isn't he mine?
Nodoka: Because, he just loves you differently. You gave him love, and
he loved you in return as a sister. I have talked with him before, and
he does have a few people that he truly cares about. You are one of
them. Do not feel sad that you do not have all of his love. I don't.
Ukyou: Ranma loves you more than anyone in the world!
Nodoka: Alas, I don't think so. Ranma loves me as much as one can love a
mother, but, he loves you and Akane more. Haven't you ever wondered why
he never returned to me even though he knew where I live? When I asked,
I never got a straight answer, but I finally realized it. I loves you
and Akane too much to ever part with either of you.
Ukyou: I just can't let him go, he has been my only love.
Nodoka; Child, you don't have to let him go. The bond you can share with
him can be well beyond blood, kinship or anything. Embrace it, when he
returns, talk with him.
Ukyou: (still holding onto Nodoka, she looks off) I now have no family.
Nodoka: What is that child?
Ukyou: (Her head on Nodoka's chest) When I left home, it really wasn't
because of the fact that other people were teasing me, but it was
because my family look at me as if I were a stain. I left, because I no
longer had a family. So I decided that I would kill the man who had
taken my family away from me. But when I found him, he was so beautiful.
It took all my self-control to maintain my anger at him. When he said I
was cute and when I found out that he didn't even know about the
engagement, I just could not help it. I gave in. But now with him
married, I no longer have a family other than my children.
Nodoka: (gently stroking Ukyou's hair) Oh my dear child, how my
husband's foolishness has brought you so much pain, yet, through this
incident, you have been delivered to me, and for that I can not be more
grateful.
Ukyou: What do you mean?
Nodoka: Ukyou my child, you have a family, but it depends on whether you
decide to accept it or not. Would you accept me as your mother?
Ukyou: mother?
Nodoka: yes, can you accept Ranma as your brother, and Akane as your
sister?
Ukyou: (Looking up into Nodoka's eyes, tears brimmed and she held onto
Nodoka tightly.) oh, please tell me I am not dreaming! After so many
year I finally have mother.
Nodoka: That's right my dear daughter, your mother is right here. (The
two women wept with joy, they were finally together.)
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(High in the mountains of China, five figures were scattered. Five of
the most important people in time and history. They moved with deadly
precision and power. Yet hidden within them was a hidden power, yet to
be unleashed. Deep in the woods, Ryouga was still practicing new moves.
Raising his arms high, he summoned the earth and the earth beneath him
rose creating a pedestal for him. Focusing on a tree he made a slashing
motion and the tree was neatly cut in half. Smiling satisfactory, Ryouga
lowered the pedestal and began to work on more techniques.)
Ryouga: Ranma, you will pay. Not only did you steal the woman of my
heart, but now the mother of my children still loves you more than she
loves me. (going through a kata, he thinks about Ukyou. The time when
they were stranded on the Floating Island, and he had rescued her. She
helped him. The time when they went through the tunnel of love and came
out together. All the times when she plotted with him to get Akane. She
was a good woman. Anyone would be lucky to have her. Of course in
addition to her kindness, she was nice looking. When he returned, he
would marry her and then they could raise their children together.)
(His children, that was another shocker. His children were so perfect
and beautiful. He enjoyed holding them in his arms. The absolute trust
in their eyes that looked at him with gave him an indescribable feeling.
Diana's eyes reminded him of her mother's beautiful eyes. It was true,
Ukyou and the most magnificent eyes he had ever seen. They were always
so full of life and cheery, unless there was something wrong. And that
was usually Ranma's fault. But as great as she was, they were just
friends. Just friends, who have children.)
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(Nearby, Kuno was trying his sword techniques. Flowing from one kata to
another, he thought about the recent events. It seemed strange that
destiny chose Nabiki Tendo to be his mate. They were nothing alike,
complete opposites. Yet he couldn't but feel something towards her.
Being extremely attractive helped with the fact that he decided to
accept her as a wife, however, through all the years that he has known
her, perhaps something had developed. When he had been younger, he had
tried to get to know her better, however, she treated him coldly and
seemed to view him as a tool and not a person. After that incident, he
had come to the conclusion that she definitely not interested in him.)
(Yet, when he was hurt she almost seemed concerned. And there were time
he caught her looking at him. Perhaps she is hiding her true feelings.
He would have to be careful in finding the answer. Not just for his
sake, but also for his daughter's sake. Young Julia, when first put into
his arms, he simply had no idea what to do. She was of his own blood and
kin. So young and innocent, as her father, he must raise her the noble
way. When he returned to the Saotome household he would spend more time
with her. Saotome. How strange, he had always thought that Saotome was a
peasant who was poor and not deserving of Akane. But now he finally
discovered that behind his peasant exterior was a truly noble man. His
family was of the dragon, and he was the dragon.)
(Saotome was truly not an evil person, perhaps, a bit arrogant but not
evil. Perhaps the Kuno madness has blinded him. As Kuno finished his
kata, he looked off to the sky. Ye he would make amends with Saotome,
the memories that are returning to him of the old show that Saotome is
truly a noble man, a good friend, but most importantly,
self-sacrificing. Yes he will become once again an ally of Saotome.)
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(In an open clearing, Mousse went through new techniques quickly, he
remembered an old technique from the old times. Yet he couldn't really
remember how to do it. These accursed memories, they have been nothing
but curses. They gave him hope and the feeling of love from his beloved
Shampoo, yet she did not return his love. These memories also gave him
the scenes of when Shampoo was his, and yet that's all they are,
memories. Shampoo's actions towards him this past month has shown that
she truly loves him not. Yet she seemed unhappy. Going to America has
been a source of excitement for her, all the other girls became friendly
with her and it seemed like she finally had friends. She no longer
chased Saotome, so Akane and Ukyou also began to become friends with
her. But there was always a depressed and unhappy look in her eyes.)
(America, the land of opportunities, he really should apologize to
Saotome for all the trouble he has ever caused him. Saotome truly was a
friend, annoying at times, but a diehard friend. On many occasions, he
has demonstrated his power and friendship. He also regained some
memories of Saotome as the Dragon King. The regal look and stature of a
warrior seemed to radiate with power. Nonetheless he did have a soft
spot for his friends and family. When they meet up to return home, he
will make amends. America, perhaps a new opportunity for a life.)
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(At the very top of the mountain, a lone figure flowed into nature. His
movements were as swift as the wind, yet his base was as stable as the
mountain itself. Ranma began to gather his memories from the past. All
the pains of loosing all his friends and family. The joys of being with
his friends and family and the thrill of fighting evil. One thing he
truly had to recreate was the circle of friends and allies he once had.
It seemed so strange, within just a few months, he life has been turned
upside down. First with the appearance of Ehlana, then his final
declaration of love to Akane, then the Sailor scouts and the revival of
his destiny. Venutia was another bundle of surprise, but it mellowed
Akane out a lot.)
(They should return to their home planet, perhaps it is still there. But
how would they get there? Searching his memories, he found out that
together they should enough power to transport themselves there,
individually they probably did not have enough strength. Perhaps, when
they went o America, they could begin to build up their powers and
transport to their home planet. Perhaps this way they could begin
restoration of their kingdoms. Then perhaps they could return to their
old lives, for this life could never be anymore. This life on earth just
wasn't possible anymore. Gathering together his things he jogs to the
spot that he told to others to wait for him.)
End of Part 1


Author's notes:

Woohoo! i finally got it out, the next few parts should be coming out by
the begining of August or mid August. So keep your eyes alert.

-Belphera