I absolutely love this story, and the original Guardian. Probably the best done action/comedy I've read to date. I do have a few comments, those being that Kyle doesn't seem QUITE as oblivious as he does in the original, and I miss Tycho. However, Usagi and Rei more than make up for him and Sakura.

One final note that's two parts, really. First, I was disappointed that Snake didn't shoot Mamoru this chapter. And also, a .50 AE round at the range I'm assuming Snake shot him earlier on would probably have blown off his legs, as would the initial sniper shots (if Snake was using the assumed very-large-caliber gun). Not questioning you on that or anything, just getting it off my chest since it's been bugging me since that chapter.

Great stories, I hope you update this one and the original soon.

Great chapter. Story is funny and action filled. Its really easy to get the hang of your characters. A thing that concerns me about this fic is the near limitless regenerative abilities of the vampires... too powerful an ability?

Hehe and how long before Sakura, Ryoga, and the Driver return to the scene?

Mat49324 is an idoit...if somebody is flaming him he needs to report it not take it out on someone else like a little B.I.T.C.H. i tried to look for his story but there are 225 stories with almost that exact name nobody would even try to sift through all that just to find a story unless they have no life at all. black dragon 6 i love your stories even if there extremly long. you put lots of thought into each story and i for one think that there really well written. you should remove his review because he sounds like he has the world's largest californa red wood stuck up his A.S.S. and on top of that he sounds like like hes P.M.S.ing.

Oh my god...
Dude, you rock on so many levels of awesome that it's hard to believe. I love pretty much all your stories with a passion. You are my favorite author. I won't go on to much but seriously, I have nothing to critique. I enjoy all facets of your writing from character development to the action, and especially the humor. I simply have nothing to say except keep going.Quick WH 40K question though, you have three symbols of the Chaos Gods represented: Khorne; Tzeentch;and Nurgle, in that order but what about Slaanesh? I'm not his biggest fan, but he does round out the equation. Also will you be introducing other 40K elements like Space Marines, Eldar, Orks, Tyranids, Tau, Necrons,and so on?

Thanks for dealing with the fans, but we really enjoy reading your work.

LOL!

I wonder why exactly Snape is helping. I'm guessing the chance to use lots of high explosives to lure the guy out.

Heh shooting a computer for disloyalty. Good stuff.

I like you Chaos priestess, hope she lasts a good while. However I must ask one thing. If I remember correctly when Slaanesh was born he rewrote history so that he had always existed. As such would it not be possible to worship Slaanesh before he was born?

What you have done to Rei was very good. She has realy adapted well to her... "alternative lifestyle". Of course now that she has shot up on Ranma I wonder if she will become addicted as well.

Since you brought Hotaru back in, and if I remember, are affording her Force training, I wonder if her teacher knows any alternative Force disciplines such as the time and space manipulation techniques of the Anng-tii monks (such as flow walking), the lightning rod techniques of the Baran Do sages, Fallanasi or Krath illusions or perhaps (depending on when he was around, the elemental Force magics of the Kro Varshapers? Just a curiosity on my part.

Snake if going to hunt Rayden down and put enough lead in him that he cannot run isn't he? After all that is what would make the most sense.

Thanks for the fic. Always good for a laugh.

-_-Me-_-

Ha! Great chapter.

I forgot to mention in my last post that Tokidoki is Japanese inspired though technically not Japanese owned even if they did work with Sanrio and others.

Doing a little research into Shinto indicates that there is nothing to prevent Rei from being part of the minzoku-shintō ("folk Shinto") which she mainly acts as as well as the shrine Shinto. There is also nothing against Shinto doctrine as it is a mix of beliefs with animism and others. One only needs to look at the backgrounds of the various kami to see that they were at times not all that different in attitude from the Ancient Greek gods. It might seem odd, but she might be able to make Shinto amulets and other items like the ofuda when she was alive though it might have some unusual properties like still being able to harm those she considers "evil" but bypassing enemy protections against "good" due to her nature.

NO! Goddamnit, Rei! Orion is someone Snake would approve of! LET HIM OUT YOU STUPID...

*sigh*

Well, there went that cameo. The poor cat deserved a better fate than that.

Interesting and amusing update.

Given that Hotaru's training area has lava flows and would presumably have the associated seismic and other earth effects, please have a number of engineering droids around to do regular maintenance for the area and themselves so that when Hotaru later leaves, she can borrow some for upgrading DAPC headquarters. Hotaru should see if she can make a Sith version of her glaive by making a sturdy staff that can project two or more purple lightsaber effects to emulate her glaive. This might need crisscrossing adjacent beams to emulate the curves and to allow the beams to "catch" opposing weapons without having them run along the beams onto an unguarded area of the weapon. It could also allow some interesting tactics like catching an attacking weapon and then disarming it by twisting it (which could literally disarm an enemy if an arm is caught). It could be even more useful than any other various lightsaber related weapons with that ability and to do it from a grater distance and to act as a general purpose staff and the there would be a greater capacity for energy storage from the extra space. the back of the weapon could have some useful tools and survival equipment built in.

One interesting aspect if Hotaru is not able to get much strength from the ghost's exercises is that she theoretically could still get some Force training as Lucas has made it canon that Darth Vader and Obiwan were feeble with old age when they fought in Episode 4 (when trying to justify why they were basically shuffling around instead of bouncing around the whole area as in the prequels) and Yoda had quite a bit of Force power even close to the end of his life span and could not move around much either. It is an unusual aspect that Force powers do not seem to do much for enhancing the user's body itself beyond what could be telekinesis effects to do super-jumps and doing finger push-ups as compared to ki-enhancement that Ranma uses.

Regarding Rei and her ravens, she should consider when using them for scouts to just send them out for work during the day and just report back to her when night falls. Another things could be to have Ami make some micro-sensors that can be carried by the ravens and have them equipped to things like telescopic abilities and encoded narrow-beam transmissions to allow for transmitting close-up images and scans from far away to reduce the risk to the ravens or at least give enough distance to be able to evade attacks.

There is a way for Rei to redecorate her areas without making it look dreary even while using the concept of "tomb" description. Look at the artwork by Tokidoki. They have a weird mixture of cute (as in Hello Kitty vibe) with death related elements that is like a strange Japanese-like version of the Romanticism art period.

As odd as it might seem, Rei might not need to do too much changes as far as religion is concerned as Shinto has merged with other religions and has some variants that go pretty far and not really regarded as heresy in the way other religions do for their variants. While most Shinto is focussed on the beginning and life, she could use the fire element idea of change, funeral pyre (or cremation which is how most Japanese funerals are done) and with her ravens. Incense is already used in some events so with features with ravens as phoenix in doing rituals could be done. Religious activity would have to be at night though I seem to remember that some religious events are done at night including some floating lanterns with fire. She could also include some modern elements like sparklers and fire works as in some festivals.

Rei might want to make sure she has available storage areas and food preparation area for helping Ranma restore his blood supply with things like rich meat dishes and so forth. These could be made in portable forms like pot pies and sandwiches with things like soups in thermos bottles.

You are simply..amazing. I mean your work, is a work of just simple madness and genious, I dunno which is more? You definielt write so freaking unexpected, and at the same time so out of line, that it is ** funny man! Yet at the same time, you do not losse your audice and suspense continues! Man, I wish I could write as awesome as u. Naw...cause my life would be over. I be glued to to computer 24x7, and wont be able to eat sleep or work! lol. Kepp up the good work and update soon! My only complain is, u did not make multiple girls fight over ranma! :)

The hippie jokes were hilarious.

So many places to start, so many things to say.

Nice intro. Humorous. Confusing at first, but laughed when I understood it.

Asuka talking to Rei was in character except for one point. When Rei talked about have Snake killed, I really expected Asuka to stand up for one of her men, especially since Rei isn't part of the force. He's provided backup, taken out critical enemy targets, and recently cut back on injuring Asuka's employees. All these points I would have expected Asuka to present to Rei. The idle thoughts of strangling Snake, shoving his dead body in a rocket, and watching it launch and explode high in the sky should have come after Rei turned her back.

Loved the whole manual thing with Snake, especially Usagi not minding being shot. Still, it feels like a rule that if Tuxedo Kamen shows up, even in reference, he should be shot. They talked about him being shot, but that's old news. They should have mentioned the times he's been shot since then. I don't really hate Tuxedo Kamen, I just enjoy seeing him shot for some reason.

The part with Ami and Kyle was interesting. Seras was his usual entertaining self, especially with the explanation that no one heard. Loved the whole setup with Rei and her coffin.

I felt bad about all the crows dying, and I thought Rei would too. They're allies, after all. Something about being undead affecting Rei's sense of morals? I expected being a familiar of an undead fire mistress would have some benefits. Bird+Flames+Vampire = Undead Phoenix Resurrection? DAPC allies die all the time, but it felt like the crows should have been protect due to working for the DAPC. Doesn't wreck the story, just kinds of shifts it oddly.

The raid on the Wraith lab went better than expected. I'm wondering how Ranma's going to react to being filled with lead once he meets Igov again. I'm also wondering which new DAPC member gets a chronosphere upgrade. Ranma has grown more and more reliant on equipment. A gun ,then swords, then a rebreather, and now a Mantis suit. Are his martial arts skills deteriorating?

Amy was turned into a drunk immediately, almost. Usagi was kidnapped and turned into a cyborg quickly. Rei got turned into a vampire in two chapters. Hotaru also got turned onto the Sith path quickly. Now, it seems like you're taking your time with the corruption of the other senshi. Makoto most like will go supersoldier along Shikodan's route. Venom? has been running around for a few chapters now and could attach to anybody. Minako may get some upgrade due to chasing Snake. Michiru may have something similar due to Asuka. Does that mean Haruka gets Venom? Ami got nothing for becoming a drunk; does that mean she gets Venom and Haruka get's something else, or does Ami go mad scientist when she gets drunk enough, sort of an opposite Seras?

Having a computer shot for betrayal was funny. So was the Usagi armor part. Igov is deadlier than he's ever been.

Story has progressed, but more questions were added than were answered. Interesting setup so far.

Keep writing.

Interestingly funny.

Ah--sorry for sending a review of a previous chapter, but I was rereading Red Awakening, and I remembered a question that I wanted to ask but forgot to do so in the last review.

In this chapter, Ami and Rei made specific references to "Hotaru", with rather clear context clues about her being a Senshi--did Ranma pick up on that at all? I don't remember hearing anything about him responding at all to the Senshi missing a "Hotaru", and (although he doesn't believe her) the Hotaru he knows claims to be of a similar age.

Seeing that there was quite a bit of text devoted to his relationship to Hotaru and his thoughts on her age as opposed to her claimed age, wouldn't that indicate that she's somewhat distinctive in his memory?

Meaning, if someone mentioned the name "Hotaru" (which, I would guess is not a very common name due to the lack of a large number of people with it), wouldn't he be curious enough to at least mention that he "knew a Hotaru, but she's obviously not the same one because she only claimed to be similar in age to the rest of the Inners--after all, she's only a little girl" only to be faced with several stunned looks from the Inners? Better yet, if the Outers were there, and he mentioned something about Mondays and meeting in the park, wouldn't they immediately realize that it's the same time and place that Hotaru always went to?

But really, the main point is that I would have thought that Ranma's foot-in-mouth disease would have kicked in and he would have blurted out something relating to the Hotaru that he knows when he heard Ami and Rei discussing the search in this chapter--did he just ignore it? Or not hear it at all?

Just a couple of thoughts that kept nagging at me.