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Ranma is ½ year after the failed wedding
Sailormoon is after everything is said and done (end of SS)

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********** Ranma : Eternal Memories **********

Part 1 - Forgotten ties



It was one fateful day, that everything went wrong for Ranma. Not only did Akane get pissed off at Ranma for not eating the breakfast she 'made' for, even though she should really be a mad scientist. Kami knows, everything she cooks comes to life. Nabiki had also pried herself into his wallet and stuck him for over forty thousand yen. Nodoka came by and pressed Ranma for information about his lovely 'Fiancée' even though Akane and him agreed that it wasn't worth the effort. Genma and Soun came back piss drunk and collapsed in the doorway, everyone mainly left them there. Kasumi was as pleasant as ever though, she may be the only spot in Ranma's life in which he doesn't hate. On the upside, Ryoga and him have become close, almost like brothers. Giving a sigh, Ranma dropped from the rooftop and looked into the koi pond.

Ranma : *It's been over two years since I first got here, and nothing has been peaceful unless everyone is asleep*

With another sigh, he looked from the koi and up toward the stars.

Ranma : *I wish I could have a moments peace....*

He was then fell victim of a bucket of cold water, triggering his curse. Ranma whirled around and glared at the person who did it.

Ranma-Chan : What'd you do that for?!?

Akane crossed her arms over her chest and glared at Ranma making him seethe in anger as her supposed superiority.

Akane : I've been calling you for the past twenty minutes you jerk! Why do you constantly ignore me!

Tossing her wet hair out of her face, Ranma returned Akane's glare in full before walking toward the house.

Ranma-Chan : Maybe I don't want to talk to a uncute macho tomboy like yourself! *Shit,... not again*

Akane reached into the air as a mallet appeared from nowhere and screamed her patented "Ranma NO BAKA!" as the mallet slammed into him, sending him into LEO(1).

Soaring through the air toward a new place, even for him, Ranma had time to think to himself about what just happened.

Ranma-Chan :*God damn her,.... I am so sick of this constant torment! What did I do to deserve this?!?*

Looking at the ground as it neared, Ranma gave a slight tug on her aura and landed on the ground safely, only cracking the cement under her body. She had figured out months ago, that with the right amount of Ki, she could land from any fall. The higher the fall, the more the Ki needed to land correctly. Standing up and brushing herself off, she looked around and took notice of a girl who was staring at her from the ground

Girl : A-Are you okay?

Smiling gently, Ran'ko' nodded and offered her hand to the girl and helped her off the ground

Ranma-Chan : I'm fine, this kind of thing always happens to me

Looking over the girl, Ranko couldn't help but admit that she was beautiful. With beautiful blonde hair that went to her waist, blue eyes, and a sweet sounding voice. Currently she was wearing a red summer dress that was waving in the wind.

Ranma-Chan : ,.. A-Are you okay? You aren't hurt or nuthin are ya?

She shook her head as the flowing blonde hair fluttered in the wind making Ranma blush slightly

Girl : Nope! Actually, I'm a little better now

Blinking in confusion, Ranma tilted her head and looked at the girl

Ranma-Chan : A little better now? Why, were you upset or something?"

Giggling slightly, the girl looked around her and noticed some of the people that were in the park staring at them

Girl : Well, I can't talk about it here, it's too embarrassing. However, let's go get some lunch and I'll tell you about it, okay?

Smiling shyly, Ranma looked away and imagined if one of his fiancée's saw them together

Ranma-Chan : *Wait a minute,... why do I care if they do*.

Narrowing her eyes in a sudden burst of anger, she turned and smiled at the girl.

Ranma-Chan : Of course, where do you want to go?

The girl brought her finger up to her chin before smiling

Girl : ah, I know just the place. There's a place around here that serves the best burgers I've ever had. (blush) T-That isn't much, but it's a start, right?

Ranma-Chan : Of course, it's always good to have a variety of places to eat *Kami knows, I do*

The girl seemed pleased by Ranma's words, because she grabbed onto her arm and dragged her toward one of the restaurants.

Ranma-Chan : Ah,... I guess I better introduce myself.

Girl : Oh, there's no need to do that, I know who you are Ranma.

Ranma froze in place and looked at the girl confused. It's been in his experience that anyone who knew him and wanted to go out, wants something in return.

Ranma-Chan : (Sigh) Let's just drop the act, and get to the point of where you spring the question you want to ask. What do you want?

The girl stepped back and looked at Ranma with tears in her eyes, making Ranma immediately feel guilty he had said that.

Girl : I-I don't have anything I want.... I was just hoping to have lunch with THE Ranma Saotome.... but if you feel that powerful about it, then you don't have to.

Ranma-Chan : (eyes wide) W-Wait a minute,... you don't want anything but to have lunch?

The girl nods and Ranma looks her over, feeling horrible for making her cry. He sighs and looks around at all the people staring at him, the men with hateful looks for making a woman cry, and the women with a glare for talking to a lady like that. Scratching his nose timidly, Ranma let out a loud sigh.

Ranma-Chan : I'm sorry, I don't mean anything by it. It's just been a hectic time these past few months and it's been nothing but trouble. I thought that you had wanted something from me, because whoever knows me, always has something to hold over my head. I'm sorry I hurt your feelings.

Girl : (sniff) So,... you'll have lunch with me?

Ranma hesitantly nods as the girl wraps herself around his arm yet again and drags him toward the hamburger joint.

In a temple nearby, one Hino Rei was staring intensely at a roaring fire that burned before her. Her hands flashed out in motion as she muttered some sacred words under her breath. The flame roared as if in defiance of the girl, but then settled and showed a picture of a boy with black pigtail fighting with a demon that looked like a boy but had fangs and a bandana. Flinching slightly at the image, Rei lost her concentration and the image faded as the warriors clashed. Rei dropped against the mats and was breathing heavily.

Rei : * I don't know what it is about those two,... but just watching them gives me chills and a sense of foreboding.*

She got to her feet a little unsteadily as she walked toward the door, only looking back at the fire before leaving the room to itself. A shadow moved from the wall and stared at the fire in confusion.

old man : It seems like the little horsy is coming to play in our town. How interesting, I wonder if Happi did good in teaching this one.

Looking out of the corner of his eye, he looked at the door and faded from view as it opened up again revealing Rei in a towel looking inside.

Rei : Weird, I thought I heard a voice in here,... must be working too hard.

Then the phone rang and Rei slammed the door shut, running to answer it as the shadow melted into view once again.

Old man : I'll have to watch this one fight,.. something doesn't seem right about him.

Meanwhile in the restaurant, the girl and Ranma were happily chomping down on some burgers as they chatted back and forth.

Girl : I hear you have more than one fiancée, is that true?

Ranma started to choke on his food as she brought up his current lifestyle and he pounded on his chest before taking a drink from the offered soda.

Ranma : I do,... but it's not my fault, REALLY!

Girl : It's okay, but I must say that I am confused at how you could get in that kind of situation. I mean, sure your cute and all, but fiancée's?

Ranma : Well........ you know, I didn't even get your name.

The girl smiled before motioning to herself.

Girl : I am the ever popular and talented Minako Aino, pleased to make your acquaintance.

Ranma : Ah,... well, Aino-san...

Minako : uh-uh, Minako.

Ranma : Uh,.. right, Minako. Well, it was actually my old mans fault. He sold me off to multiple families in order to feed his fat stomach.

Ranma spent over an hour telling Minako about his past, what he was sold for, and what has happened between him and his father. In the end, Ranma made Minako cry yet again.

Ranma : Come on,... hey, it's not so bad!

Minako : (Sniff) B-But,... he threw you in that pit! Your father threw you in a pit of starving cats at SIX! How is that not bad?!?!

Ranma : (shrugs) I lived didn't I,... so it could be a heck of a lot worse you know.

Minako : I-I guess,... but still

Ranma : If it makes your feel better, I beat his ass in our morning sparring matches

That must have hit the right button, because as soon as he said it they heard a laugh coming from beside the table. Both of them looked over and saw a group of six girls staring at them.

Ranma : W-What are you girls doing here........?

Girl1 : Actually,....

Ranma : What did that bastard sell me for this time?!?

Girl2 : Wait,.. let us expl-

Ranma : I don't care, I won't marry you!

All the girls blushed slightly before two of them got angry and glared at him.

Girl1 : Really sir, we're only here because we saw our friend through the window and decided to say 'hi'.

Ranma looked at the group before looking at a shocked Minako, who was trying her best to get her voice to work.

Minako : You mean,... all that was true?

Ranma : (confused) Of course it was true,.... why would I make something like that up!

Minako : It just seems so far fetched.... anyways, we'll talk about this later. These are my friends.

Minako introduced them all to Ranma as she pointed to each person and introduced them by name.

Minako : That one is Usagi

Usagi : Hiya Ranma!

Minako : Right,... that one is Makoto

Makoto : Yo,.

Minako : uh-huh.... that one is Ami.

Ami : Pleased to meet you, Ranma-san

Minako : (developing a slight twitch) This one is Rei.

Rei : I don't care who you are, you have quite the ego to assume we wanted to marry you!

Minako : (Twitch getting worse) and these three are Hotaru, Michiru and Haruka.

together : hello

Ranma stared at them all, as each of them assessed him. He felt like he was being stripped naked and it made him truly uncomfortable, as he started shifting in his seat.

Ranma : U-Um.... Hi?

Rei seemed to burn a hole through his chest with her stare, almost like he was bothering her and she was going to kill him.

Ranma : Do I have something on my face?

Rei : (Sweat drop) No.... just thinking that I've seen you somewhere before.

Ranma : Oh,.... probably just a coincidence.

They didn't get far before Makoto jumped out of her seat and pointed at him excitedly, making Ranma cringe and pull away.

Makoto : Ah! Now I remember the name. Your Ranma Saotome aren't you?

Ranma : Y-Yeah,..... did I do something wrong?

Makoto : Wow,... it's so cool to meet you. You know it's an honor for any person who does martial arts.

Ranma : (ego growing) Really? I guess it's because I'm the best.

Michiru : Aren't we quite the modest one.

Ranma's ego popped with those words as his head turned and looked at the girl with the aquamarine hair with a shocked expression. The girls couldn't have it and started to laugh, all except one.

Hotaru : Ra-Kun.....? Is that really you?

Ranma looked at Hotaru as she blushed slightly, his eyes blinking as something tried to click inside of his head with the mention of his title.

Ranma : Ra-Kun..... where have I heard that before?

Usagi : (pointing at Hotaru) She just said it!

Many of the people at the table face faulted, which was quite painful since the table was small and they were sharing it. Ranma however just shrugged it off.

Ranma : That could be it.

As the group was recovering from the first time, they decided it was fun and did it once again.

Hotaru : (Verge of tears) Y-You really don't remember me?

Ranma : Sorry Hotaru,... I don't remember a lot of things.

Hotaru : (tears slipping out) I see,.... I guess that's okay

Ranma : Hmm,... Hotaru, can I talk to you for a moment?

Blinking slightly, Hotaru sniffled and wiped away the tears that were making themselves known. She looked around the table before looking back at Ranma expectantly.

Ranma : Um,... alone?

Hotaru : Oh,... okay

Ranma and Hotaru get up from the table and head toward the far end of the diner they were in and saw in a small booth.

Hotaru : (sniff) What did you want to talk about?

Ranma : I'm seriously curious about how you know me,...

Hotaru : We grew up together......

Ranma : I haven't been in my house since I was five, even then I can't even remember my mother's face. Also, you don't look old enough to know me though.

Hotaru : I'm nineteen years old.

Ranma : Okay,.. that solves that question. How did we meet?

Hotaru : Well, actually. (blush) I fell on the ground and started to get sick when you came running over to help me. You carried me all by yourself to the nearest hospital.

Ranma : Hm,... sounds like something I would do.

Hotaru : It was during that time that you found out about my.... (hesitant) powers.

Ranma : Powers?

Hotaru seemed to be on the verge of tears once again as Ranma wanted to inquiry about her dark past. Fortunately for him, she was a bit more honest with herself than before she was Mistress nine.

Hotaru : Ranma,... I have a,... cruel,.... power.

Ranma : Oh?

Hotaru : You see... I can,... heal people.

Ranma : Really?

Hotaru : ....... Yes

Ranma : That is so cool! I wish I had that when I was growing up,... would have made a lot of things much easier.

Hotaru watched as Ranma went from happy, to sullen, to extremely depressed in a matter of seconds.

Hotaru : So,.. all that was true?

Ranma : Huh? All what?

Hotaru : What you told Minako, about your past. How your father sold you for food and threw you in a pit of starving cats?

Ranma : Yes,.... and I live through it every night I sleep.

Hotaru : I see,.... *I guess that was a good enough excuse,... I wish he knew of his past, but what am I going to tell him? Hi Ra-Kun,.. your from the past, remember me?* I'm such a baka...

Ranma looked at her and tilted his head before smiling gently.

Ranma : I don't think you are,... I think your quite sweet. Your parents did a good job raising you.

Hotaru : (fake smile) Really? They would be happy to hear that......

Ranma : (nervous) I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bring up a touchy subject,.....

Hotaru : Huh? What makes you think it's touchy?

Ranma : Don't give me that, I know a fake smile when I see one. Kami knows I use them all the time.

Hotaru was about to say something when the window behind them exploded in a fury explosion. Ranma was thrown from his seat as glass imbedded itself along his back and piercing the skin. As the top of the diner was collapsing, Ranma quickly got up and dove over Hotaru, the ceiling falling down on top of them. As the dust filled the tiny space that they were stuck in, Ranma was groaning with pain as his bones felt like giving out at any second. Under him was Hotaru with minor cuts on her face and a surprised look on her lips.

Hotaru : R-Ranma?

Ranma : It's okay,... I'll try to hold it up as long as possible.

All of the sudden Ranma grunted as more stones were added to the pile and causing Ranma's body to strain under the added weight. His arms were shaking from the pressure on them as he cried out in pain. His right arm gave up and snapped under the pressure causing him to scream.

Ranma : AHHHHHH!!

Hotaru : R-Ranma! STOP IT! Just let it fall on me and get out of here yourself!

Ranma : I can't do that! You know I would never let anything hurt you!

Ranma's eyes flashed purple as he strained under the pressure with his free arm, not only his knees but his working arm buckling.

Hotaru : RANMA! PLEASE!

Ranma : ......... no,........

Hotaru : SAVE YOURSELF!

Ranma was shaking with weakness and anger, not anger at Hotaru but rather with anger at his own lack of power. With a burst of strength Ranma's aura ignited, but soon passed into nothing as Hotaru screamed in agony, the flames from his aura burning her.

Ranma : S-Shit... I'm sorry,.... my daughter

Hotaru : W-what?

Ranma : I couldn't protect you then,... and I'm failing now...... I-I'm sorry.

Ranma's eyes shed tears as if never before, as they dropped from his eyes and splashed against Hotaru's cheeks. His power fading fast, and the ceiling crushing down on them, Ranma's depression reached and all time high and he succumbed to the darkness.

Hotaru : (Fading from his hears) Ranma!

It was about twenty minutes or so before Ranma awoke and looked around, confused. He looked at Hotaru who seemed to be crying at his side, her tears dripping on his chest as she laid across him. Ranma's left hand weakly raised up and caressed Hotaru's cheek, making her jerk in surprise.

Hotaru : R-Ranma? Are you okay now?

Ranma : Mmm,... Yes, I'm fine.....

Ranma's eyes then took on a panicked shine to them as he jerked up out of bed, his right arm dangling uselessly at his side.

Ranma : Are you okay?!?! What happened to the building? Are you hurt?

Hotaru watched in surprise as Ranma forgot all about his own pain and fussed over her. Hotaru blushed slightly at the attention before smiling, realizing that Ranma was now her precious Ra-Kun.

Hotaru : Of course I'm fine...... Thanks to you Ra-Kun.

Ranma fell back on the bed as the pain registered in his head and he winced in agony. Looking around him for the first time in his clarity, he was surprised to find himself still in the restaurant.

Ranma : What,... Happened?

Hotaru frowned at first, figuring that he had already forgotten about her and his own past, and sighed.

Hotaru : Just as you passed out the Sailor Senshi saved us. *Even though when you went unconscious, you somehow accessed your past powers and blew the slab of cement off of us without a problem.*

Ranma : Sailor Senshi,.... Aren't they just a myth?

Moon : Hey! I resent that!

Ranma turned his head and quickly closed his eyes as a deep red blush covered his face.

Hotaru : You shouldn't stand like that! (mutters) perverts.

All the present sailors giggled at Ranma as they teased him by standing over him and showing their girlish 'figures'.

Ranma : (Blushing) N-Not that I don't appreciate the help,... but can you please either get some pants or take a couple steps back?

They looked at him curiously before realizing that from his point of view, they were giving him quite the eyeful.

Ranma : What time is it?

Hotaru : (looking at watch) It's quarter to nine....

Ranma got up and frantically looked around him and sighed before falling back onto the ground.

Ranma : Damn,... Akane is gonna really tear into me tonight.

Hotaru : Akane? Who's that?

Ranma : One of the fiancée's that I told you about,... unfortunately the one I live with.

Hotaru : If you want,... I could walk you back and explain to them what happened......

Ranma : Wouldn't help,... it would just put you in danger, and that is something I don't want.

Hotaru : (blushing) T-Thank you Ranma,.... for everything....

Ranma smiled at her before standing up and bowing to each of them, then he turned and ran from the scene disappearing into the sunset.

Neptune : Is this alright?

Hotaru : He doesn't remember,.... it's best that he has a normal life.....

Uranus : I guess,... but from what I recall, his life is far from normal.

Hotaru : Yeah, but it's his own and not made out for him.

Venus : According to Ranma, his life has nothing to do with him.

Moon : How does that work?

Venus : Well,.. Ranma said that his father and his fiancée's father, agreed to this engagement themselves. He had no say what so ever in what is happening.

Jupiter : Arranged marriages? Man, I feel for the kid. Who in their right minds do that these days.

Hotaru : It doesn't matter,..... he's with his parents.

Hotaru's visage cracked when she said that, as the tears streaked down her face and the outer scouts comforted her.

TO BE CONTINUED_________

AN - (1) LEO = Lower Earth Orbit