Well here's part three of the Red String of Fate. I had hope to have 
this out earlier but was busy with the G8 conf. and other obligations that 
pretty much wiped out June. Story writing is still going very slow and I will 
have to replace my computer, so updates to my webpage won't happen till Mid July 
at least. Please send C & C to JLee100441@aol.com. 

Thanks 

James

Red String of Fate 

By: James Lee

Previous parts can be found on my webpage at http:JLee.anifics.com/index

Disclaimer: Nether Ranma or Oh My Goddess belongs to me. 

Part 3
    A short while later the group reached the hotel room that Megumi and 
Ranma had 
been staying in. Ironically, it was the very room the goddesses had arrived 
in. 
    "So how'd you guys get here? Did you fly or take a boat?" asked Keiichi's 
sister. 
    "Actually we traveled a more unconventional way, Belldandy answered. "I 
think 
if we break into pairs we should be able to carry everyone back. 
    "What about all our stuff and my bike?" At hearing this, Keiichi hit the 
floor. He 
knew his sister was the queen of drag racing and that she loved her bike, but 
to carry it 
across the Western Pacific?
    "I guess we'll just have to make multiple trips."
    "Ok, while Ranma and I are packing our cloths, you guys can start with 
the 
souvenir bags in the closet. A lot of that stuff in there is for you anyway.
    "Really, what?" asked Skuld excitedly.
    "Just some nick-nacks we picked up in Okinawa, Singapore, and the 
Philippines."
    As Megumi listed off the places she had been to on her "honeymoon", her 
brother's eyes widen. "Um Sis, I know I'll regret asking, but how did you 
manage to 
afford all of this?"
    "Oh, motorcycle races and betting on Ranma in pit fights."
    "Betting on races and pit fights!? That's dangerous!"
    "There was nothing to worry about. Ranma was with me the whole time," 
said 
Megumi smiling. She remembered the last guy that had threatened to bash her 
head in 
with his helmet. {I wonder if he's still in a coma.} Oddly, the people at the 
fights didn't 
give them too much trouble. Maybe it was because they saw Ranma kick the crap 
out of 
their best fighters.
    Keiichi just shook had head as Urd and Skuld started gathering the bags. 
Ranma 
and Megumi were a little surprised to see the two goddesses disappear into 
the television 
and bath tub, but quickly got over it. In short order all their stuff was 
sent back. Skuld 
had even managed to carry Megumi's motorcycle through the tub. 
    "Well are you ready?" asked Belldandy.
    "Umm, are you sure this is safe?" asked Ranma.
    Belldandy nodded her head.  "Yes, why Keiichi came here this very way."
    "Sorry, it's just that for me, magic always leads to trouble."
    "Don't worry nothing's going to happen," said Skuld, dragging Ranma to 
the tub. 
"Now come on!"
    "Wait." was all Ranma got out before both he and Skuld disappeared. At 
the 
same time Urd took a rather nervous Megumi through the TV. Belldandy and 
Keiichi left 
shortly afterwards.
            *****
    Belldandy and Keiichi emerged from the mirror just in time to hear Skuld 
cry out. 
"Who are you?"
    Rushing into the bath, they found Skuld facing a redheaded girl about her 
size.
    "It's me, Ranma," said the red head.
    "Ranma's a guy," said Keiichi.
    "I am a guy. I got this curse in China. Cold water changes me into a 
girl, hot 
water changes me back."
    "You could have told me you had a Jusenkyo curse," said Skuld.
    "I would have, if someone had given me the time."
    "What's that supposed to mean!" yelled the small goddess. Before Ranma 
could 
answer her however, Belldandy decided to step in.
    "Ranma, after we remove the enchantment we might be able to remove the 
other 
curse."
    Ranma looked thoughtful for a moment. "You know, if you had asked me that 
a 
few months ago I would have jumped for it. Now though, I really don't mind my 
girl 
form. Beside, Gumi likes to play all sorts games with it."
    Belldandy and Keiichi turned red at the thought of what types games the 
two 
played. Skuld, who didn't quite get it asked, "Oh really? What types of 
games?"
    "That can wait Skuld. I'm sure Ranma would like some hot water now." 
Ranma 
nodded and started to reach for the tap. However, Belldandy stopped him. "I'm 
sorry, the 
hot water has been broken. I'm going to have to heat some up in the kitchen."
    Ranma nodded once more as she followed Belldandy out of the bath. 
Entering the 
living room they found Urd and Megumi, who had just emerged from the 
television set.
    "That was incredible.Oh, Ranma. I see they know about your curse now. 
Want 
to go home and play Amazon warrior and slave girl?"
    "Ah maybe later Gumi," said Ranma turning slightly red. Urd just smirked 
at the 
two. {A Jusenkyo curse huh, and girl curse too. Lucky Megumi, that's sort of 
like getting 
two for one.}
    "Ranma I'll get your water," said Belldandy as she continued on to the 
kitchen. 
"Urd, why don't you get started on the cure?"
    "Sure, shouldn't take too long," said Urd as she went to her lab.
                *****
    About two hours later, Urd emerged from her lab carrying a beaker of blue 

florescent liquid. Everyone was watching TV. Belldandy and Keiichi were on 
the floor 
while Ranma and Megumi snuggled on the couch. Urd cleared her throat to get 
their 
attention. "It's ready."
    "Finally," said Keiichi. He didn't know how much more of his sister and 
this guy 
cuddling he could take. Now hopefully they could break the spell and put this 
all behind 
them.
    "Ranma, before we begin, I would like to probe your mind," said 
Belldandy. "you 
too Megumi."
    Ranma became a little nervous at this. "Um, why?"
    "I would like to see if I can find out who was responsible for this 
enchantment."
    As both Ranma and Megumi nodded, Belldandy placed her hands on Megumi's 
head. Her face turned red a bit before she nodded. The goddess then placed 
her hands on 
Ranma's head. 
    "Oh my," said the goddess with wide eyes.
    "What is it Sis?" asked Skuld.
    Belldandy shook her head. "It's nothing."
    "Did you find out who did it?" asked Ranma.
    "Yes, it'll be best to tell you after you are cured," answered Belldandy 
turning to 
her sister Urd.
    "Umm, right," said the dark skinned goddess as she handed Belldandy a 
beaker. 
{Belldandy, we have to pour this on their marks at the same time.}
    Belldandy nodded when she took the beaker. She then sat herself in front 
of 
Ranma as Urd did the same with Megumi.
    "This stuff might stain you clothes so we need you to take off your 
shirts." The 
two blinked at this but did as they were told.
    "Keiichi do you mind!" said Megumi holding her top closed. 
    "R-Right," replied her brother, turning around quickly. "Hey, what about 
him?"
    "We're facing away from each other," said Megumi. "Besides, there isn't 
anything he hasn't seen before."
    {That was entirely too much information, Sis.}
    "Okay," said Urd. "Are we ready?"
    Belldandy nodded, "On the count of three: One. Two."
    "OH NO!" Megumi suddenly yelled out.
    "What is it?" asked Urd.
    "We forgot to check out of the hotel!"
    Everyone took a calming breath. "We'll worry about that later, let's get 
you 
cured." 
    "Okay."
    "At the count of three: One. Two. THREE!" Belldandy and Urd poured the 
liquid 
onto the heart shaped marks. At first Ranma and Megumi just blinked in 
surprise. Then 
their faces took on a look of absolute horror.
    "Oh shit," said Ranma. "Wait that string. Megumi said it burst into 
flames when 
she touched it."
    Belldandy nodded. "Yes it was known as the Red String of Fate, a very 
powerful 
love charm."
    "B-But that would have meant it was."
    Belldandy simply nodded once more in response.
    "Oh God, what have I done." Megumi said in a small voice. Ranma turned to 
see 
that she had curled herself into a ball and was rocking back and forth. As 
soon as the two 
made eye contact, they froze like deer in headlights.
    "Well, I see you two have some issues to go over," said Urd as she 
grabbed Skuld 
and dragged her out of the room.
    "We'll just leave you alone now," said Belldandy likewise grabbing 
Keiichi. 
Dragging him out of the room, she closed the door behind her. 
    Ranma and Megumi just sat there for a while, before Ranma finally spoke. 
"W-
What are we going to do?"
    "I-I don't know. I.just don't know."
    "Megumi, I don't want things to go back to the way they were."
    "I know Ranma. I know"
****
    "Why are we leaving her with that guy?" asked an irritated Keiichi.
    "OK Keiichi, lets get one thing straight," said Urd in a firm voice. 
"That boy is 
just as much a victim as Megumi."
    "A victim?"
    "Yes, someone gave Ranma that string to force him to fall in love with a 
person 
of their choosing."
    Belldandy then stepped in for her sister. "Worse, it was someone he 
trusted."
    "All right, that still doesn't explain why we're leaving them in that 
room."
    "They need some time alone to figure out what they are going to do and if 
they 
want to stay married."
    "Stay married?" asked Skuld. "But didn't you just remove the love spell?"
    Urd shook her head. "That wasn't enough. If we had given it to them 
within a few 
hours or even a few days that might have been it. Now however." 
    "You mean that the cure didn't work?" asked Keiichi.
    "I'm sorry Keiichi; I could only remove the enchantment that was forcing 
them to 
love each other. They still have the memories of the last three months."
    Belldandy took over once more. "Keiichi you must understand that while 
they 
have been living together, Ranma and Megumi have been intimate in a way most 
couples 
aren't. They have told each other their deepest secrets, darkest fears, their 
greatest hopes 
and dreams. You just can't wash that away Keiichi. Their time together has 
even started 
to slightly affect their behavior."
    "Can't you erase their memories, like Urd did to me when she first 
arrived?" 
Keiichi regretted asking, as soon as he finished.
    "No Keiichi, erasing ten minutes is one thing, three months is quite 
another."
    "Keiichi, you must have faith in Megumi." said Belldandy. ".and Ranma 
too. I 
can assure you he will stand by any decision she makes."
    "I-I just don't know. This is happening so fast. What can you tell me 
about this 
guy?"
    "Well, he's one of the most powerful martial artists in Japan. Also 
despite his 
poor upbringing and attitude, he is one of the most honorable and kind 
hearted souls 
around. He will do all he can to help those he cares for."
    "Really, so how powerful are we talking about here?" asked Skuld.
    "He has already defeated a low level demigod."
    "WHAATTT!!" yelled Urd, Skuld, and Keiichi; Urd then started mumbling to 
herself.
    "Jusenkyo cursed.powerful martial artist.defeated a demigod? Wait a 
minute, 
he's not the same mortal that killed Saffron?"
    "Yes, the very same."
    "He killed a god?" Keiichi asked, worried that his sister had married 
some sort of 
murderer. He also wondered why they weren't more upset about this. Just how 
does one 
kill a god anyway?
    "A demigod, you see about five months ago a phoenix named Saffron, became 

corrupted by his own power and threatened Jusenkyo, if not all of China, with 

destruction. Ranma defended the people of Jusenkyo, fighting Saffron in 
fierce combat. 
During the battle Saffron threatened to kill everyone, including several of 
Ranma's 
friends who happened to be there. Ranma had no choice but to destroy him."
    "I see."    
    "Keiichi I ask that you not bring this up, unless he wants to talk about 
it. It was 
the loss of his innocence and something that has haunted him ever since."
    "All right," said Keiichi. Ranma and Megumi then emerged from the room. 
They 
stood very close, as if each was relying on the support of the other. Taking 
a deep breath, 
Megumi spoke.
    "Ranma and I have come to a decision. We can't imagine out lives without 
each 
other so we will remain married. Ranma will be moving in with me."
    Hearing this and remembering Belldandy's words, Keiichi put on a brave 
face and 
smiled. "All right, Sis, if you two need any help don't hesitate to ask."
    "Thank you, brother," said Megumi as smiled with teary eyes. "I might 
need that 
help sooner than you think."
    "What do you mean?"
    "Well you see." Megumi stopped unsure of herself. She was thankful when 
Ranma placed his hand on her shoulder. "You see we're going to have a baby." 

To be continued



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