A Ranma 1/2 fanfiction By Dmitri 'Ranshin' Antonov Wanderers book I: Beginning of the End Chapter one: Past and Future ----------------------------- 16 years ago... Four people were sitting in a secluded place. It looked like an extremely dark cave. The only light was the gigantic green flame they were standing around. The flame seemed to come from the ground as you could see no wood or coal on the hard rock floor of the cave. The people around it were around 8-9 feet in height. You could see that they were not people at all. All four of them were covered in exotic colours. One of them had dark brown skin, by the way his body was shaped you could see that he was male. He had flame red hair that went down his back. He also had two big dark horns sticking out of each side of his head, that travelled down his back. He wore no clothes, he had hair that went from his bellybutton to his thighs which replaced any type of pants or shorts. He looked like a demon from a persons most fiery nightmare. Another one had cyan coloured skin. She was obviously female as she wore no clothes and her curvy body was almost fully exposed if it hadn't been for her having something that looked like a blue bikini covering her up. She had light blue coloured hair that was done into several ponytails that travelled down to her lower back. Her skin made her look like she was covered in ice. The third one was wearing a white priests' robe and bore an old mages' staff. He had human like skin and very human like features. He had a long white beard that travelled down to his abdomen. His head was mostly bald except for the back that had hair which travelled down to his shoulder blades. He looked like an old wizard. The last one was female and was wearing short white robes that were just enough to cover all of her private areas. She had golden hair that flowed down her back. She had pale human like skin and a beautiful face. She had two big angel wings sticking out of her back, currently folded. She also had a 7 foot tall golden harp at her side. She was exactly what humans imagined as angels. Then out of the darkness came another figure. It was about 10 feet tall and looked like a dragon in shape. It had navy coloured scales all around it's body. On its back it sported a pair of navy blue dragon wings. The face was that of a dragon just like every other part of its body. It stood on its hind legs as if normally doing it. It came to the group of four beings around the green flame, and spoke. "So, has the search ended? Have we found our successors?" It spoke in a deep, harsh voice. Its teeth glinted in the small light that the green flame gave out. "Patience Bahamut. The search is almost finished. We have greatly narrowed it down." Spoke the old wizard. He spoke in a very calm voice, filled with wisdom and experience. "Narrowed it down? How greatly?" The dragon asked. "The two chosen ones live in the earth realm. Both live in the continent known as Asia. We are further narrowing down the choice as we speak." Answered the wizard. "I hope this is worth it. Trusting our powers within people that haven't yet been born into this world." Said the demon, he spoke in a very grim voice. "They are the chosen ones Ifrit. This was meant to happen a long time ago. This is our destiny as well as theirs." The ice woman answered the demon's unasked question. She spoke in a mature and graceful manner. "Heh, I hope this is over soon. I'm tired of sitting here. Just because you don't have any complaints Shiva does not mean I haven't." Said the angel woman. She had a voice that basically radiated peace and kindness. Although it sounded rather irritated at the moment. "Hmmm....interesting." Spoke the wizard all of a sudden. "Both are from the country known as Japan. Many historical things have happened there." he spoke while watching the bright green flame they stood around. "So you have found them?" asked the dragon impatient. "I do not like to be kept waiting Ramuh." "Yes, yes." Answered the wizard known as Ramuh. "I have indeed found them. Quite lively they are. I believe they don't even know they are born on the same day." the wizard chuckled at that. "And what is so funny about that?" asked the ice nymph known as Shiva. "Their paths will cross many times, far too many to count. They shall be friends and enemies at the same time. At times they will hate each other and at times they will be the greatest of friends. Quite a life, that." Ramuh chuckled again. "But how will they fight side by side if they are bitter enemies half the time?" asked the fire demon known as Ifrit. "Oh, they will fight side by side many times before their destinies reach them. They will risk each others lives for the other without question." answered Ramuh. He was smiling now, because he greatly seemed to admire the two supposed newborn babies. "You seem to admire two children who have yet to be born Ramuh. May ask why?" asked the dragon known as Bahamut. "Oh, they are already born dragon prince. See for yourself." Answered Ramuh. He then waved his free hand in a triangle motion, and all of a sudden two faces were seen in the green flame. The faces of two newborn, male humans. "My aren't they cute." Remarked the half angel Siren. She seemed quite amused at the two children that she saw. "They are the ones who will receive our power? Are you sure Ramuh? We cannot afford to make mistakes." said Ifrit bitterly. "Quite. Do not worry yourself Ifrit. I am positive that these are indeed the chosen ones." answered Ramuh calmly. "Well then. We shall wait until they come of age. When we think they are ready, we will send them on their journey. The trip shall be quite hard on both of them, but they shall prevail." said Bahamut confidently. "Hmm...where shall they travel first? I'm just curious." asked Shiva. "It has not yet been decided. The wanderers shall travel to many places and different universes." answered the dragon prince. "We shall await their awakening in hiding. They must not yet know of us. But if there are situations that could involve danger to the two, we must interfere. Understood?" asked Bahamut with a rather comanding tone. "We all understand that Bahamut. Relax. We shall not let anyone endanger the wanderers." answered Ramuh calmly. "May the whatever gods are watching bless you both, Ranma Saotome and Ryoga Hibiki." ----------------------------- 10 years ago... This was one of the worst days in the life of one Ranma Saotome, age six. He was currently being tortured by the only person that he trusted and loved. First he was not given any food and always forced to train. And secondly was what was happening to him right now. His own father had tossed him into a pit full of cats. He was wrapped in fish sausages to boot. This was the second time he was in this pit of hell. The cats were everywhere. Biting him, clawing at him, ripping apart his body and soul. "Poppa please let me out! I promise I won't be bad anymore! I'll do anything you say, I'll train harder than ever! Just please let me out poppa! They're hurting me! It hurts so much! Please let me out poppa! Don't you love me anymore?!" But his shouts for were not heard. In fact the greedy and dishonourable martial artist know as Genma Saotome was not even close to where Ranma was. He had went away to get himself some food while his son was submitted to the torture known as the Cat-Fist training. "Poppa! Momma! Anyone! Please help me! Why does everyone hate me?! Why won't anyone help me?! Please let me out! It hurts so much! Please! Please! Anyone! Help!" Help however he did not receive. As for the 5 beings who were supposed to protect him... "Why are we not helping him?! He's dying!" Shouted Bahamut, furious. "We cannot. This is not our jurisdiction . I know how you must feel but trust me when I say he will survive this." answered Ramuh. Rather calmly considering the situation. "How can you just stand there while he dies?!" came the furious shout from Ifrit. "Calm yourself Ifrit. He will indeed survive this. Although this event will cause him severe mental trauma." said Shiva. Trying to calm the atmosphere. "How could his father do this to him? How can anyone be so horribly cruel to their own child." Siren was currently at the brink of tears. "We must but watch, and hope for the best." came from a surprisingly calm Bahamut. "I will not let him die." ---------------------------- 8 years ago... A boy wearing a yellow bandanna with yellow stripes was currently walking around an unknown place. A dark forest which was surrounded by darkness. This was Ryoga Hibiki and he was currently facing one of the worst results of having the world's worst sense of direction. "Whe-where am I? Where is everyone? Mom! Dad! Is anyone there?!" he shouted, hoping that someone would hear him. But no one could hear him. He was in a place secluded from humans. "I-I'm scared...W-wh-what's gonna happen to me?" He spoke to no one but himself. "Poor boy. To experience such a thing at such a young age is traumatic." Said the thunder god Ramuh. "If he were older there would not be a problem but...Why does he have such a curse I wonder?" Asked Ifrit aloud. "We cannot dispel a family curse from here. Direct contact is needed. That is something we are not allowed to do." Said Bahamut. The dragon. "I hope he will be okay. As soon as he is older we will cure him of this." Said Shiva, hope in her eyes. "Are the Wanderers destined to live hard lives?" Said Siren. Not really asking anyone but herself. ---------------------------- 6 years ago... If one were to be in the west mountain of Nepal, there would be a good chance of encountering two wandering martial artists. An old man around his late thirties and his son, at the age of ten. These two martial artists were better known as Genma and Ranma Saotome, the only two practitioners of The Saotome school of Anything-Goes martial arts. The two were currently trudging through the hellish mountains of Nepal. At least they seemed hellish to the young Ranma. For the last three days he has not had any food, only a small amount of water. While his father has eaten two to three meals each day, stealing Ranma's food in the process. "Pop, why the heck did you have to drag me all the way to Nepal of all places?! I mean, travelling is okay but...what the hell made you think hiking though the mountains of Nepal would be good for training?!" The ten year old heir to the Saotome sect of Anything-Goes martial arts was indeed frustrated and irritated. Lack of food and sleep does that to people. "Quit your whining boy! This is good training. For me this is an easy walk while you're barely catching up. Why, in my younger days we would think of something like this as easy!" Came Genma's arrogant response. Although what he was telling was true. *Brrr...training with the master was a nightmare!* "Easy for you to say! I haven't eaten a single thing in three days! I'm having a hard time fasting, while you stuff your goddamn fat belly!" Shouted Ranma in extreme frustration. He was really ticked off now. "I said quit your whining! In my old days we didn't get a bite to eat or a blink of sleep until our master was satisfied with us!" Retorted Ranma's father. This on the other hand was a lie. *The master wanted to drink sake so often...we always stole some food and ate ourselves full. But no need to tell the boy that!* "Whatever pops. No matter what you say, we're gonna take a break soon. I'm hungry as hell." Ranma really didn't like this situation. But if his father could do it, so could he. Speaking of not liking the situation... "What kind of parent is he?! Does he not care for his son's well being at all? And he tells lies to make him work harder. Why that rotten little bastard!" Was so 'nicely' put by the flame demon known as Ifrit. "Calm yourself Ifrit. I do not approve of this mans actions any more than you do. But I never said that the road to becoming a Wanderer for the young Wild Horse was going to be easy." Was put by Ramuh. "Then must they both live through such pain? Physical and emotional suffering of this level is too much." Asked Shiva. "Ryoga was born with strength and power. His ancestors were of the werewolf clan. For that reason every male born male in the Hibiki family is born with unnatural strength and endurance. Ranma on the other hand comes from a different type of family. Every Saotome in world is born with unique fighting potential. Therefore he must train extremely hard." came the intelligent remark from Ramuh. "May the gods bless them both." Said Siren, letting herself known. "I think the demons may curse them as well, although not in a bad way. They do not want this world to end anymore than we or the Gods want to." Said Ifrit as matter of fact, smirking. ------------------------------ 5 years ago... Life was not good for one Ryoga Hibiki. He was currently lying in his bed at his home, which is a rather rare occasion. His eyes were read and bloodshot, probably from crying. His pillow was also wet from recent tears. "Mom...Dad...where are you? I miss you so much...I wish I could see you again..." He whispered slowly, his voice tired, breaking from depression. Ryoga has not seen his parents in almost a whole year. Every time he goes to school he ends up at home a few weeks later. At that time his parents are never home. "This is so sad..." whispered Siren aloud. "To not see your parents for such a long time..." She couldn't imagine that kind of suffering. She had not seen her parents in ages, literally, but they were long dead. "His tears even bring sorrow to my soul." Said Ifrit aloud. "Indeed they do...indeed they do..." Came softly from Ramuh. ------------------------------ 3 years ago... "Pop, when we get out of here I'm going to kick your fat ass so hard you won't be able to sit!!!" This came from a 13 year old Ranma Saotome. The boy seemed to be quite angry and frustrated, his teeth seemed to clatter as well. Not to mention the fact that his face was blue. Maybe the ice and snow that surrounds him is a good answer. Currently, Genma and Ranma Saotome are walking through the freezing mountains in Siberia, one of the coldest places on the face of the earth. "Be q-q-quiet b-boy. T-this is g-g-good for t-training. Now s-shut u-up and f-f-follow me." Genma could barely talk because of the cold. He was freezing and it was his own fault. *Maybe coming here wasn't such a good idea after all. I'm going to freeze to death if I stay here.* While Genma was worried about the cold Ranma was planning on which of his fathers bones he should break. It was one of his old mans stupid ideas to come to this place. "It's cold as bitter sweet fuck out here." Words like these came naturally to Ranma. Although he didn't swear often, he cursed on many occasions. *You'll get yours old man, you'll get yours...Goddamn bastard* He promised to himself, really hating his father at the moment. "Well, well. Quite surprising that the he took the boy to Siberia. It is on of my favourite places on this world." Said the ice nymph Shiva, currently in the same deep cave as always, looking into the giant green flame. "What if he dies out there? He could easy meet his demise because of frostbite." said Ifrit, looking really worried. He knew how cold Shiva's preferred places were. "Do not worry yourself Ifrit. He has my blessing, therefore he has is highly resistant to the powers of the Ice element. That includes any type of frost. From a chilly pool of water to a place like Antarctica." "But why does he look as if he's freezing?" Asked Siren, speaking up. "If he weren't cold at all then others would become suspicious. Therefore it looks like he is cold, he even feels the cold, but it does no affect his body in the least. -------------------------- 1 year ago... The five beings that were secretly watching when Ranma Saotome and Ryoga Hibiki were born. The five beings that were watching and praying for their health whenever something bad happened. The five beings that blessed the two of them with their power. The five beings that currently had huge sweat drops on their heads as they watched Ryoga attacking Ranma over a piece of bread. "You will pay Ranma Saotome for the insult of the bread!" Yelled the 15 year old Ryoga Hibiki a.k.a. The Human Tank. "What the heck did I do?! It's just a damned piece of bread. First come first serve!" Shout back Ranma Saotome a.k.a. The Speeding Bullet. "How can the two boys fight over something as simple as a piece of bread?" Wondered Bahamut aloud. "It seems young Ryoga is not used to having rivals, therefore is angry and frustrated." Answered Ramuh. "Personally I think it's stupid. But Ryoga is prone to violence, even though he has a pure and kind soul. Ranma is not that much better. He may not be as violent, but because of his arrogance he gets challenged often. And he never backs down. Ever." "It will be interesting to see what happens...the time is almost there." Said Shiva. "Quite. We will watch what happens." Commented Ifrit. "I pray that they will be safe." Said Siren with a soft voice, her hands in a praying gesture "Safe from what?" Asked Ifrit. Not quite knowing what she meant. "From themselves..." She answered -------------------------- The cave, the place that five supernatural beings were currently inhabiting. This cave is also known as the Cave Of Legends or the Cave Of Fantasy. The five beings that inhabited it were: The flame demon prince Ifrit, the ice nymph Shiva, the thunder god Ramuh, the half goddess half demon Siren, and last but not least the dragon king Bahamut. The five beings were currently standing in a circle around the giant green flame that lit the cave, known as the Spirit Flame. They were currently watching Ranma Saotome's and Ryoga Hibiki's life in Nerima. From the beginning to the end. Beginning at Jusenkyo; the Chinese amazons, the engagements, school, everyday problems, fights, challenges, the love potions, everyday sexual frustrations, rejections and acceptances, the black mail, getting lost at the worst moment, love interests, the Hiryuu Shoten Ha, emotional based Ki-blasts, the old ghoul's and old goat's persistence, the bashings, Kirin, Toma, Ranma's mother, Herb, Ryu Kumon and the forbidden techniques, more craziness, Ranma's mother's acceptance. This is currently where they were in the two teenagers life times. Both Ranma's and Ryoga's fate's were leading them on the way to defeat the phoenix god known as Saffron. That indeed was what were to happen, but the way things were to change would not quite suit the beings wishes. It is said that Ranma defeats Saffron while the phoenix is not a full power. That had to be changed. And that was what they were currently doing. "How much will we change things?" Asked Siren. Surprising the others by actually starting a conversation for once, instead of finishing it. "Hmmm...first of all if Saffron is not at full power the Wanderers will not awaken. Their true potential will not be recognized. Secondly we must slightly change the way their love lives are going..." Answered Bahamut. "What do you mean change their love lives?" Asked Siren surprised. "If I am correct both of the boys love one Akane Tendo, a girl not worthy of their attention, nor ours. If one of them were to marry marry her, he would in the end meet his demise by her hands." Answered Bahamut, dead serious. "Do not worry yourself Bahamut. Ryoga does not really love her that way anymore, only as a friend. As for Ranma he both loves her and hates her at the same time. To him she's both the love of his life and also the person he despises the most" Answered Ramuh, always there with the info. "So, we must see which feeling is stronger correct?" asked Shiva, already knowing the answer. "Yes, it is time for Ranma Saotome and Ryoga Hibiki to embrace their destinies. And their current loved ones are not a part of it." Answered Bahamut. "I'm just curious but who are the ones that will be the Wanderers' mates in the end?" asked a curious Siren, she was always worried about the martial artists' love lives. "Same old Siren. Ranma's mate is actually a part of him, he just does not know that. As for Ryoga, his mate is a girl he will meet in another dimension, a girl born with magic powers and has a rather good connection to beings like us." answered Ramuh Seemingly knowing the answer to everything. "So, what now?" Asked Shiva. "Now, we watch. And hope for the best." Answered Bahamut, he obviously didn't like his own answer. -------------------------- Currently, Ranma, Ryoga, Mousee, Genma and Plum were on their way to China. Although they didn't really know what to expect some knew that danger was ahead. "I have a really bad feeling about this." Whispered Ranma to himself. "Tell me about it..." Answered Ryoga pretty much to himself. Too bad they didn't know how true they were... -------------------------- Next Time: The Wanderers and co. get to Phoenix mountain where they meet a child Saffron. But instead of the regular thing like in the manga, things happen rather differently. *cough* Saffron at full power *cough* Authors notes: Yay! Posted the first chapter of this fic. R&R please! I really need it.