A Ranma 1/2 self insert fic from Catbert25. 

Heart of flame, breath of fire.

	Sean stood with a board	expression as he typed on his
computer. "I don't get it. I can't write worth a crap today. Even Tsuki
fails to inspire me." he muttered as he stretched. [Shameless plug for MG
Flash!] "I know! I'll write another self insertion! That always helps!
Bwahahaha ha ha haaa!" he laughed evilly as he began to type. Suddenly
there was a flash of light and the room went black. "Great those stupid
power grabbing morons next door have blown the transformer again. Stupid
Dolby stereo surround big screen show offs...." he muttered to himself.
He stood and walked over to the closet after groping in the dark and
stepping on the dog. After a few moments he pushed through the room and
found the door. He opened it and began to shift around the old coats and
junk. "I know I put that flashlight in here somewhere..." he grumbled
bitterly. He pushed further in to the closet and eventually stepped in.
"What the? I don't have a walk in closet!" he cried in surprise as he
pushed through and found himself in a forest. Snow covered the ground and
a small satyr hopped cheerfully towards him. "What the hell?" muttered
Sean in surprise. The animal stopped and looked at a small blond haired
girl who stepped from the woods nearby. The pair began to converse and
Sean simply ignored them, he turned back into the woods and realized that
he didn't know where he had come from. "Oh hell." he muttered and simply
walked to the dark thatch of bushes in front of him.

	He came out in a large valley that was covered in various pools.
He had only traveled twenty feet or so and it was obviously early spring
now. "This just gets weirder and weirder." he muttered to himself as he
walked. 
	"Ah sir, welcome training ground cursed springs; Jusenkyo. You
need guide?" said a voice from behind him.
	Sean smiled as he turned and looked at the guide. "You take
American?" he asked as he reached for his wallet. He was fortunate that
he had Just been paid the day before.
	"Oh that very good sir. I take." said the guide with a friendly
smile.

	A few moments later Sean stood with the guide over a small pool
of water. 
	"This is it?" he asked.
	"Yes, why you want see spring of drowned girl?" asked the guide.
He was beginning to think that this man was a pervert. 
	Sean tensed himself and prepared to jump. Then he stopped. "Hey,
I got a question for ya..." he said with a small grin.

	A few weeks later...

	Ranma stood and stretched as class ended for the day. "Man how
can any one talk so much?" he muttered to himself.
	"I figured you of all people would be interested in this part of
Chinese history." said Ukyo as she walked over to his desk.
	"Yea Ranma, I thought you would like the battles and such." said
Akane flatly as she also approached him.
	"I get enough Chinese history from that goul." muttered Ranma as
he exited the room. In the back of the class a lone boy sat and watched
silently with a smile on his lips. 
	"You wanted to speak to me?" asked Hinako cheerfully. The boy had
entered during class a few minutes before it ended and simply taken a
seat in the back of her class. He had said nothing and waited patiently
for the lesson to end.
	"I need to give you this." he said and handed her a sheet of
paper. She looked up and assessed the boy. He was about sixteen years old
and six feet tall, he had short brown hair and bangs that almost covered
his eyes. He also had a long scar across his face that went from his eye
brow to his jaw diagonally across his nose. He was fit, probably trained
in some form of martial arts, however it was obvious he was not up to
someone like Ranma's level, but then who was?
	"Welcome to Furinkan Mr. Ryu. I see you will be in my class."
said Hinako with a serious gaze. The boy smiled, she was still in child
form and her gaze looked amusing from someone so young looking.
	"I thought this was an English class." said Ryu in mild surprise.
	"Its what ever I want to teach, most of the students only pay
attention if I drain someone anyway." muttered Hinako with a slightly
sour look. 	
	Ryu nodded and Hinako looked surprised that he did not ask what
she had meant.
	"Yes, I've heard some interesting things about this place." said
Ryu with a respectful nod.
	"Most of it true I assure you." replied the teacher with a now
comprehending gaze, apparently this boy was smart enough to find out what
he was getting into. "You study martial arts." she said as she looked him
up and down again, it was a statement and not a question.
	"I do, however I only recently became serious in the matter due
to necessity. I really only have formal training for Kung fu, and very
light training at that, I only achieved a few levels. I know about the
rumors surrounding this place and a few key individuals and I assure you
I have no intention of getting into a fight." said Ryu calmly.
	"That is good. I can see your a westerner, we'll have to teach
you a little about etiquette in Japan I suppose. Will you be staying near
the school?" 
	Ryu nodded and walked out of the room after some small talk and a
polite separation.

	"Who is that?" asked Nabiki as she turned the corner and followed
the boy as he left class. 
	"His name is Ryu, he is an American. He has no family, he
recently returned from China and has no know connection with anyone in
Japan." said one of her friends from behind her.
	"Is that all?" asked Nabiki with a frown.
	"There wasn't much in his records." said the girl as she shrugged
her shoulders apologetically.
	"Right, find out all you can. I need information." said Nabiki
with a sigh.

	
	About a half hour later Ryu stood before the gates of the Tendo
dojo and glared at the sign. "Here we go." he muttered as he entered. 
	A pretty young woman answered and smiled at him cheerfully.
"Hello? Can I help you?" she said cheerfully.
	"Yes, I would like to see the sensei if this Dojo." said Ryu. 
	"Oh you mean father, please come in." said Kasumi. Something
about this girl made him uncomfortable. He smiled nervously and allowed
himself to be lead in to the home.
	"Hello can I help you?" said Soun with a smile as he placed his
newspaper on the table.
	"I am interested in taking lessons at your dojo." said Ryu with a
grin.
	"Well I'm glad to hear that but we aren't really taking students
right..." started Soun, but he stopped cold as the boy placed a gold
nugget the size of his fist on the table.
	"I can pay quite well." said Ryu.
	"Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, from two to four." said
Soun cheerfully.
	"Excellent sensei. I look forward to it." said Ryu with a cool
gaze.
	"Tell me what sort of training do you have?" asked Soun. 
	"I took kung fu in the US for a very short time when I was
fourteen. I was pretty good, I've been told that anyway. I am also no
stranger to combat, that is one of the major reasons I came here." said
the boy after a moment of thought.
	"Unresolved conflicts, I understand. However, I do not wish to
bring any more trouble to my home I hope you can understand." said Soun
with a frown.
	"It is nothing like that Tendo sensei. I am considered valuable
by many and am often forced to alter peoples opinions on certain matters
that pertain to my life. I came here because I have heard many things
about your particular style. I am most interested." said Ryu.
	"This will not bring any danger to my home I hope?" repeated Soun
forcefully.
	"No Tendo sensei, it will not, the only danger is to my own life
and even that is minimal in this country. You may even find my presence
useful at times." said Ryu calmly as he finally put the man's fears to
rest. 
	"Very well, I shall see you on Monday then." said Soun
cheerfully. "Come ready to work my boy and we'll get you into shape in no
time." 
	"I hope so." said Ryu with a smile as he was lead out.

	Akane and Ranma strolled into the gates and didn't look at each
other. Nabiki followed and shook her head in resignation. The three of
them stopped as Ryu walked out of the home. "Hello." he said cheerfully.
	Ranma gazed at him uncomfortably. Something about the boy
unnerved him and the way he looked at everything sort of reminded him of
Taro. He seemed friendly enough now but, couldn't quite figure out why he
felt so uncomfortable.
	Nabiki gazed at the boy coolly. He walked by and met her gaze
evenly. He nodded to her and Akane as he walked by and continued on his
way. 
	"Who was that?" said Akane as he left. "He felt so...strong."
said Akane after a moment.
	Ranma nodded after a moment and watched the boy walk away from
his perch on the wall. His uncomfortable feeling now seemed right. "That
was it, he felt strong." he muttered to himself. "Funny he doesn't move
like a martial artist."
	"What?" said Nabiki and Akane in unison.
	"Nothin." muttered Ranma.

	"He's who?" said the three students as they walked into the home.
Soun stood happily staring out at the yard from the doorway. 
	"I said he is my newest student. He starts Monday." said the man.

	"You know the old freak ain't gonna go for that." said Ranma.
Soun froze and began to cry.
	"Why not? Its not like I have time to be training some newbie
like him anyway." said a voice from the top of the stairs. 
	"Master?" said Soun in surprise as the fear drained from his
face.
	"I suppose I could allow you to prepare him for the more rigorous
training I'll give him when older more experienced. Provided of course
you give the proper payment." said the old freak with an evil grin.
	"Oh thank you master!" cried Soun as he fell to his knees and
bowed.
	"Quit your groveling and go get the good Sake!" screamed the old
man in annoyance.
	"Yes Master right away!" cried Soun in joy.
	"Pathetic." muttered Nabiki.

	Monday...

	Ryu stood in the Dojo with Akane facing him. Ranma, Genma and the
other Tendo's stood in the doorway and watched in mild interest. "We must
test your skills. You will spar with my daughter Akane." said Soun. Akane
just watched him coolly and tightened the belt on her gi in anticipation.
	The pair bowed and faced each other, Akane stepped back into a
stance and Ryu simply stood. "If you don't go all out you'll get hurt."
said Akane with an encouraging smile.
	"Are you sure?" said Ryu. He was interested in how he'd do
against Akane himself.
	"Begin!" cried Soun. Akane lunged at Ryu who backed away and
squatted with his fist at his sides. Akane gasped as a bright aura
surrounded him and his eyes went white. He rushed her and moved his body
in curving motions around the few blows Akane sent at him. He struck out
and punched at her with his hand hooked like a claw. Akane gasped at the
speed and force of the punch. She felt it knock her back just by coming
close. Still she managed to dodge it and kicked at him forcing him to
back off. He stood in a strange stance that moved constantly. He yelled
and charged again with his body curving and writhing as he charged. Akane
relaxed and watched him carefully. He punched at her several times and
she dodged easily around them. He punched and caught him in the gut and
then the chest.
	"Geez he moves like a snake." muttered Ranma from his corner. 
	"He isn't bad." snorted Nabiki.
	"It's a good style but he isn't trained well. He's leaving allot
of openings, Akane is clearing up from that trick he pulled at the
beginning of the match. It wasn't much more than an intimidation move. If
he hadn't done that he'd already be on the ground." said Ranma.
	Ryu moved around a few more of Akane's blows and punched at her,
she dodged easily and he was hit again. This time he staggered back.
	"I've never seen any one move like that before though, Its like a
snake, it looks good but..." started Ranma.
	"No not a snake." said a familiar voice from behind them. They
all turned in surprise to see Cologne standing on her staff and watching
the fight intently. "If he needed to he could defeat Akane easily,
however I'd say the only reason he has lasted this long in hand to hand
is the fact that he has remarkable endurance and he is relying on
instinct." said the elder Amazon.
	"Old goul what are you doing here?" said Ranma looking annoyed.
	"Well I was hoping you'd forgotten about your girlfriend and
would come with my Shampoo but it seems I've been distracted today. I'll
leave you for now." said the woman as she bounded off on her staff. 
	Akane stepped back from one of the blows and uppercut the boy
into the air. Ryu hit the floor hard and shook his head as he sat up
immediately.
	"Oh! I'm sorry!" cried Akane as she rushed to help him up.
	"That's all right I'm just outclassed." said Ryu with a stupid
grin. 
	"Your not hurt are you?" said Akane apologetically.
	"I'm fine, I've had worse. Besides I don't want to get your
boyfriend over there jelous. He looks angry." said Ryu with a smile as he
stood finally.
	"He isn't my boyfriend." snorted Akane as she blushed.
	"Yes, that's right, Ranma is Akane's fiancee." said Soun proudly.

	"Daaad!" cried Akane in embarrassment.
	Ryu laughed and scratched the back of his head. "Well that's much
different." he said nervously. Ranma was giving him a look he didn't
like. "If I can't beat Akane, I don't stand a chance against Ranma right
now." he thought nervously.
	"Well I must say, you are certainly more skilled than I thought."
said Soun with a serious gaze.
	"I told you I'm no stranger to a fight. That's how I got this."
said Ryu as he pointed to his scar.
	"I suppose that is enough for today. I suggest you get home my
boy its late and I understand you all have school tomorrow." said Soun
cheerfully.
	"Yes sensei. Thank you." said Ryu as he left.
	"I had forgotten how good it feels to teach." said Soun with a
small smile.
	"What was that dad?" said Akane. 
	"Oh its nothing dear. Go and get washed up."
TBC.....
C&C Catbert25@aol.com

	Well there is another self insert going. Ah well, I have a few
things planned for this one and it may turn into something completely
unexpected. [You may notice I like to do that.] Just in case you didn't
pick up. Ryu is Sean. If you haven't figured something about this fic up
yet you should be shot. I think I did every thing but tell you. I did try
to be a bit vague about it so maybe its OK. Still Ryu has a long way to
go...
	Ja
Catbert25 the evil lord of fanfics, who promises to write a Ranma 1\2
:Chronicles of Narnia X-over one day. I couldn't write that opening with
out promising to. Just as soon as I get another copy of the series that
is. [BTW El-Hazard would be a good x-over with that too. Any takers?]


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