Ranma 1/2: New Challenges
For little over a year, a mismatched group of young martial artists have lived together in the small ward of Nerima. They played and schemed and argued and fought both against each, and side-by-side on occasion.
For the most part, they acted like children, which was understandable considering very few of them had any normal sort of childhood, and were entrapped within the emotionally-turbulent time known as adolesence. Many only had one parent, and in some cases none, to guide them in their development.
Despite this, and the various rivalries that developed between them, quite a few managed to become friends. They had many adventures together, some serious, some not so serious, some good, some bad; but through it all, quite a few learned lessons that they were unable to learn anywhere else.
However, all phases of life must come to an end sooner or later. While the challenges of the past year were considerable, tougher challenges are still on the horizon. In order to confront these new challenges, it is time for this group of special young people to learn what it means to be an adult, though it will not be easy.
Because growing up and maturing, is the biggest challenge of all...
Series is a manga continuation with some anime thrown in, and contains:
Action/adventure
Drama
Romance
Serious moments
Some comedy
And is a tad bit dark at times (but hopefully not too much)
ATTENTION!
If you want to read my lengthy fic one chapter at a time(some say it's easier to read that way), then click this link:
Individual Chapters
UPDATES:
Chapters 5 and 6 of "The Phoenix and the Dragon" are up!
Transitions-By the time the manga ends, it's quite clear that the status quo has been changed. Among other things, Ranma has been forced to confront his feelings for Akane, even if he hasn't actually voiced them yet. These three prolouges are my attempt to show the reactions of several characters, and develop them for the start of my continuation.
Ranma 1/2: New Challenges: Transitions
Volume 1: Winds of Change
Two months after Jusendo, a strange young man "drops in" at the Tendo Dojo with no memory of who he is or where he's from. What secrets does he hold? Why are there people after him? There is always a cost to be paid when attempting to help someone, but sometimes it is very high. Even if the Nerima crew succeed, will the price paid be too much?
Winds of Change-All 11 chapters + Aftermath Epilouge.
Volume 2: Wind's Calling
In the wake of the horrific battle at Mage Mountain, Ukyo struggles to cope with her new situation, while Kenji leaves to look for his family. But old enemies will not sit idle, and not even Ranma is a match for them. To save their young charges, Cologne and Happosai will pay a terrible price...
Wind's Calling-All 11 chapters in one
Volume 3: All That We Have Known
Ranma and Akane have a heart-to-heart talk and solidify some things between them, then Shampoo and Akane fight their destined battle. Who will triumph? Memories are restored, but is this a good thing? And lastly, the Kuno's dark secret is revealed, but will everyone be able to deal with it?
All That We Have Known-All 12 chapters
Volume 4: Trouble with a Capital "A"
Ranma and Akane begin to feel out their new relationship while a pair of former rivals returns, but as friends or enemies? Returning characters, a new fiancee, and plenty of martial arts action.
Trouble With A Capital A-All 12 chapters
Volume 5: Minor Disturbances
Changes that have been wrought over the past couple of months are dealt with as life returns to a semblance of normality (For Nerima, anyway). Ryoga gets a new problem, Nabiki and Kenji declare war on each other, and Nerima scrambles to get out of the way!
Minor Disturbances-All 12 chapters
Volume 6: Trials
The Nerima crew's individuals pasts catch up with them. Seperated and on their own, how will they deal with it? And why is all this happening now? And most importantly, will any of them survive the changes? Also, a powerful force attacks someone close to the Kuno's, but without Ranma, Akane, or the Amazons, how will the rest of Nerima combat it?
Trials-All 15 chapters
Volume 7: Bonds and Connections
Ranma and Akane have been through much together, experienced good times and bad. Through all of this, they've stuck together, resisting all attempts at seperation. And now they attempt to solidify their unique relationship, but will it succeed? And what of the other relationships that they and everyone else have formed, both willing and unwilling?
Bonds and Connections-All 12 Chapters
The lemon sidestory to this can be found here
Volume 8: The Phoenix and the Dragon-Story line plotted, 1 chapter done.
Final arc... until the next chapter in the lives of Ranma and Co. Culmination of events than have been building for the past 7 story arcs... and the past 1000 years!
Jusenkyo holds many secrets. When Ranma and crew first entered Jusendo, they discovered that the springs were fed by two giant statues of a Phoenix and a Dragon. What do these symbols represent? And what other secrets do the people of Mt. Phoenix hold? One particular resident has a serious and potentially lethal problem, but why is Akane the only one who can help? And why is Herb seeking out Ranma?
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6