This is my first posting of a fic. An earlier version was put up on FF.net, 
but this is revised somewhat so if it looks familiar that's why
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Demon Lord's & Fianc�es Prologue
By Evil Stratagemini

I do not own Ranma 1/2 That distinction Belongs to Rumiko Takahashi. I also 
do not own the Diablo Series, that belongs to the wonderful people at 
Blizzard Entertainment and Blizzard North. Toltiir belongs to Gregg 
"Metroanime" Sharp, I think, though I might be wrong.
End Obligatory Disclaimer.

*****

    The wind whistled though his hair as Ranma sat on the roof as he had done 
so many times before. The setting sun painted the skies in golds and reds, as 
Ranma thought about the day. "It's hardly been a week since the failed 
wedding, and already things seem worse than before... Akane is more violent 
than ever, Ukyou is upset that I even considered marrying Akane, Kodachi 
pursues me twice as much, and Kuno is even more annoying!" At this he sighed. 
"I haven't seen Ryouga in a while, I wonder what pig boy is up to? He'll 
probably drop in a week or two shouting 'Ranma Prepare to Die!' or 'Where the 
Hell am I Now?'. At least the amazons are quiet, but it seems like the calm 
before the storm, and I can't help but feel on edge." I don't know what to 
do, and sometimes I wish I could just escape all this insanity." with that 
said, Ranma grabbed the edge of the roof, and swung through the window to his 
room, landing on the futon with hardly a sound.
    Meanwhile, Nabiki was having thoughts of her own. "It's no use, he's 
becoming more and more depressed, and it's my fault. I don't know what I can 
do anymore, that whole wedding thing seems to be the breaking point. I've 
tried everything to stop it, but he keeps on becoming even more depressed. 
Sometimes I wish that this whole mess would go away." when the sun had set, 
Nabiki closed her window, and climbed into her bed, sinking into the mattress 
with a sigh.

*****

    As Ranma and Nabiki fell asleep, two beings conversed, in a mist filled 
living room. A big screen television displayed Ranma and Nabiki as they 
slept. A small black cat with mischievous eyes, switches of the TV as he 
turns to face a woman in golden armor.

"Athena, they both want the same thing, and both are fated to die tomorrow. 
What would it hurt to grant their wish?"

"Toltiir, you know as well as I that if they lived, it would throw of HIS 
plans for this universe. We cannot allow them to survive!"

"I think I might have a solution, why don't we transfer them to my pet 
reality? I have need for heroes that will serve the light." said a third 
figure, as he arrived in the living room through uncertain means.

"That my good friend is a brilliant idea. We can transfer them to the world 
of Sanctuary and it won't mess up HIS grand designs. This way we can grant 
their wish, and save their lives with no ill effects!" said Toltiir 
excitedly.

"That is true Toltiir, this idea of Zakarum's has much merit, and 
transferring them to that reality will have no ill effects on this one due to 
the lack of interest of fate. However, I believe that if we are to succeed in 
this endeavor we must transfer them immediately, there can be no delay, and 
furthermore, no return."

"Agreed." said both Toltiir and Zakarum.

*****

    A swirling miasma of blue energy appeared around a young oft-cursed 
martial artist as he slept. Coruscating arcs of divine power playing across 
the surface of the cocoon as it transported the much-maligned boy to the 
world of Sanctuary. If he were awake to see it the sight would have had Genma 
quaking in awe, but he wasn't so the wondrous spectacle went unobserved.

*****

    Nabiki awoke in a state of panic, wouldn't you too if you were surrounded 
in what seemed to bee a glowing blue coffin? She cried out in fear, hoping 
that someone, anyone would hear her and come to her aid. But to no avail. 
Nabiki was awake to see to awe-inspiring spectacle that Ranma had experienced 
not seconds earlier. Unfortunately, her fear of death sort of killed the 
enjoyment and awe that she would normally feel. The whole experience took 
only a minute, subjectively anyway. But to Nabiki it was an eternity before 
the portal resolved itself and spit her out, backwards. As she fell to the 
ground in a clearing covered with grass one thought flew through her head, 
"Where the Hell am I Now?".

*****

    On an unrelated note, one Ryouga Hibiki felt the sudden urge to file suit 
for copyright infringement.

*****

    As morning fell on the Tendo dojo, a feminine shriek of horror issued 
from an equally feminine mouth. "Father! Akane! Come quickly! Nabiki is 
gone!"

******
Author's note: Okay this was interesting; the three were divinities, 
specifically Athena, Toltiir, and Zakarum (from Diablo 2). The feminine mouth 
belonged to Kasumi, if you were unable to tell.


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