Master 5

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The bell rang, twice. Kasumi rose from her spot at the Table, as did Nabiki.

"I told them, no outsiders are allowed." Nabiki growled, as she followed Kasumi.

Kasumi opened the gate. "Oh Auntie, Come in. Ukyo..."

"Is with Me. As my Daughter and Ranma's Sister, she is here to watch the male head of the clan, uphold his title of Master."

"Welcome 'Mother', 'Sister'. Ranma is not here, but the games are about to began." Nabiki was cool. "Everyone is here but Higimu, and he should be here soon."

"Sister am I?" Ukyo whispered to Nabiki, "Not cousin or something like that?"

"Only if You go through with the paperwork. Ranma might stand calmly if you attack him, I won't."

As the four entered the main room, the Challenge bell rang.

Kasumi bowed to Shampoo, "Sense you are of the Neutral group, Would you mind answering the gate? Elder, the Show is yours."She then bowed to Cologne.

"Child, get the gate. No breaking things." the Elder stood slowly, and led the way to the Dojo. the Fighters followed, and the Watcher's followed them.

A box, standing three feet tall with a cushion, was set for the Judge. She hopped on it and settled down. the fighters stood on one side of the Floor, as the watchers spread out to find the advantage point.

Then Shampoo led in the Challenger and the Lost Boy.

"Where is Ranma?" the fanged footer demanded.

"Not here Boy," the Elder spoke from her seat. "As you are of neither Challenger, nor a Champion, I must ask you to move on."

"Elder, I have asked him to stand here incase the 'Father's' here try to use Ranma to interfere in the Challenge." the Hooded male spoke in his deep voice.

"You know a lot about us boy?"

"Nabiki sells some in-depth Info on the big player's."

"Speaking of In-depth." Nabiki spoke from her seat next to Nodoka, "I have placed cameras about the Dojo, to sell the video of the fight."

"It will be the last, if I win, but allowed. I will not deprive you of the means to feed your family." The hooded male looked about. "I must ask who is Standing as Champion of Tendo Dojo."

"Tendo Akane." looking fierce in her red gi.

"Tendo Soun" Looking majestic.

Saotome Genma

the Panda's sign read with great dignity

"We, ah, have another, but she is running late." Soun spoke clearly.

"If you are talking about Ranko, you can forget it." Nodoka Called from her spot, between Nabiki and Ukyo. "She is not of the Tendo Dojo, nor is she listed among those Challenged."

"Ranko is banned from the fight." the Judge declared.

Ryoga moved to the closest wall and dropped his pack.

Higimu dropped his cloak, revealing a masked fighter, who his hair in a top knot. A leather vest hugged his muscled chest. Black Pants, baggy in the upper leg, but held tight from the knee down by greaves. Bracers finished the combo.

"And...Fight"

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Nabiki looked about at the damage done to the Dojo. Most off it was done After the match was declared over and Ranma as the winner.

She, Ukyo and Kasumi were still in the Dojo.

"He hit her. He really hit her." Ukyo finally spoke.

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"...Fight!"

Akane charged like the bulled headed fighter that she is...

Himigu flipped over her and dropped Soun with a kick to the chest. Soun did not get up.

A spin kick sent the panda flying as Akane realized her target was the other way.

This time he meet her face to face. He block her attacks easily and then opened his hand. A black ball Ki exploded in her face, knocking her back and away.

the Panda stood, assumed a weird stance and then faded from sight.

Higimu was soon hit from multiple sides then sent flying himself.

Higimu stood up. His eyes flashed, and then the air around him began to ripple like it was heating up. Then behind him a ghost of a Panda was shown. Higimu spun and buried his fist in the soft belly of the Panda.

"Black Heart Retribution" The black ball offered to the panda was three times the size of the orb offered to Akane. The Panda was smashed out the Door of the Dojo. He did not move.

"Pervert no Baka!" Akane was back in the fight, and had taken it to the next level.

Higimu sidestepped, dropping a golden chain formed of Ki. The Chain moved like a snake, striking out and entangling itself about the hammer. "Chain of Hebi, poison Ki bite!" a red surge of Ki flashed along the chain, slamming into the Hammer. The Hammer burst and Akane cried out, as She fell to the ground.

"Damn you Bastard, For Hurting Akane, you will die!" Ryoga Charged, his Fists glowing green.

"Higimu Wins, as All Champions are defeated!" the Judge declared

Higimu spun and lashed out the 'Chain of Hebi', striking the enraged Fighter in the chest. "Poison Ki Bite" The green around Ryoga's fists wicked out. The Chain then coiled about the body, arms and legs, growing longer and heavier as it slithered about Ryoga, tripping him, and binding completely.

"As you no doubt can feel, the poison affects just the Ki. Now in Someone like you or Ranma, it can cause damage to the body, where Akane will have little more then a headache when she comes to." Higimu spoke calmly. turning to Nabiki. "step two."

She nodded. "Elder, The arrangements were for the Dojo." Nabiki spoke in a quite tone. "As of this minute, Higimu here owns the Dojo, house and compound. He has made arrangements for my sister Kasumi and I to live here, while we wait for the Champions to improve their art, and return to reclaim what is theirs. They have three years. Will you be here to witness the match?"

The Elder was squinting at Higimu. "Time permitting, I will be here. Higimu will not sale the Dojo, nor allow it to fall into disrepair until the three years are up."

"Thank you Elder." Higimu bowed to her. He then removed the mask.

"Arin!" Shampoo lunged, and was caught in another 'Chain of Hebi'

"Be smart d-chan, or I will be having roast duck for dinner." Ranma glared at Mouse. Turning to the Cologne, "Speak to my Mother about my link to Shampoo. I will not be going anywhere for at least three years, by your decree." Ranma bowwed to the Elder. "Step three."

then Ranma was gone, and with him so went the chains.

"Where did that pervert go?" Akane was back looking for a fight.

Pulling a water balloon from her obi, Nabiki called out, "Hey Ryoga, You are late on your payments!" Ryoga spun to look at Nabiki in horror, in time to see the hydrobomb strike him in the face.

Then the pig climbed out of the clothing...

"P-Chan? P-Chan no Baka!" the pig broke the center beam of the Dojo as he continued into leo...

"Who are you calling a pervert, you uncute tomboy" Ranma flickered into sight behind Akane. She spun, Swinging her hammer anew. Ranma caught it on his left bracer, "Until you master your Anger, you are no better then Pops or Ryoga. You can join them. You are cast from this Dojo." his other hand flashed in, palm hitting her in the chest, sending her through the wall into the koi pond.

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"Oh My, What will happen to Father and Akane?" Kasumi sounded worried.

"That will depend on them. If they can master their Art, in three years they are welcome to return to the Dojo, to try to reclaim it. They may return here for six months at a time as students to learn from Ranma." Nabiki smiled. "In the mean time, you have other things to worry about. You will be starting Collage in the fall. As will I. "

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Nodoka had walked to the Cat Café with the Elder and Shampoo. They spoke little. Mouse was trailing along behind them.

As they entered the Café, Mouse pulled a broom from his robes, and began to sweep up. Shampoo stepped into the Kitchen and returned with a tray loaded with three cups and a pot of tea. Sitting at a table, the Elder sat on a booster, they sipped the tea.

"What is this about a Link between Ranma and Shampoo?" The Elder broke the silence.

"Ranma or Higimu as he is calling himself, has said he will only marry Nabiki at this time. Ukyo is to become his sister, and the position of Mistress is open to Shampoo."

"What would that give Shampoo?"

"She is free to come and go, as she wishes. She has the option of baring his child, and will be supported by my son, when she is here in Japan. If Shampoo takes the position of Mistress, Mouse will lose all claim on her." Looking at the Young male, sweeping the same spot, his back to them, " Mouse has options as well, but they are different, and will be spoken of between him and me."

"No, Ranma is mine!' Shampoo ran from the Café. "Nabiki is obstacles, obstacles are to be removed."

Nodoka stopped the Elder, "She is in for a disappointment. Ranma has chosen, but has yet to woo Nabiki. Though I doubt he has to try hard. He will allow Nabiki to handle Shampoo until Shampoo tries to kill Nabiki. Then she will be in for a massive shock. She will see how strong my son is."

"Now for the reason for Mistress, Ranma will not be returning to China. From what he has seen of the treatment of Mouse here, he would be used for breeding and house keeping. As his Name states, he is a wild horse, and should not /can not be broken. He will become useless to you and the village. As a male in Japan, he is an ally, and will come running when the Village calls. Also his Home will shelter to those of the Village, good standing or bad. "

"And if We try to do other wise?"

"Then the Village will be lost to the sands time as Ranma watches it burn. The Crying of the Children will draw the Musk, and dripping blood will stain the stones of the Valley."