I've been getting quite a few e-mails about the status of some of my fics.  So, I'm giving out these teasers to tide everyone over for a bit.
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Fighting Spirit: Chapter 04[Guyver/Sailor Moon]

    Inside the Hino residence, Gai/Sho looked at the two men waiting for an explanation.  Building his resolve, he closed his eyes and began to speak.

    "This armor I wear is very old.  It was made by a race of aliens that came to Earth a very long time ago.  It was a suit of space armor, allowing them to control their ships.  They came to Earth to develop a weapon system."

    "And, they failed.  Right?"  Yuuichirou put in.

    Sho opened his eys and shook his head.  "Wrong.  They were very succesful.  The weapon still exists to this day."

    "Riiiight.  If this weapon exists, where is it?"  the young shrine worker asked sarcastically.

    "It is the human race itself.  The aliens, Advents, developed the human race as a self contained bio-weapon.  The basic human can have his gene structure manipulated so that he can adopt a second, stronger battle form:  The Zoanoid.  The Cronos Corporation was trying to take over the world, and use the human race's potential in a war against some other planet.  I don't know the exact details of that, so don't ask.  They had infiltrated most positions of power and were ready to take over the planet in a one-day coup."

    Sho fell silent and looked towards the ground.  With mouth hangin open in shock, Yuuichirou stared at Sho.  His mind still went over what he just heard.

    Hino-san asked, "What happened and why did the aliens leave?"

    "Okay.  The aliens left, because one of them beceme curious about how one of their armors would react to a human.  The results were more than they could have imagined, and it frightened them.  The Advents could not control a human wearing the armor.  They called it: Guyver.  Around 11 million years ago they left, leaving behind three of their armors in a dormant state.  I wear one of them.  The other two have been destroyed.  I used the Guyver armor to stop Cronos from accomplising their goals.  I don't know how I did it, my mind is somewhat blank in that area."

    The elderly preist examined Sho thoughtfully.  "There's a bit more to the story than that, isn't there?"

    Sho sighed, knowing that the preist wouldn't give up.  "I might as well tell you, it might convince you of the danger of knowing about the Guyver.  My father and my girlfriend were captured by Cronos and turned into Zoanoids.  They were mind-controlled and sent after me."

    Sho clenched his fist and banged it into a wall, with tears in his eyes.  "I killed them.  Cronos wouldn't let the mind contol up, and I was forced to kill them.  I...I...."

    With tears openly streming down his face, Sho huddled up on the floor.  The two men were shocked at how cold Cronos was and what Sho had to do.  Hino-san looked at his young assitant.  As their eyes met, they nodded and silently got Sho to his feet and guided him to his room.  After they were certain their new friend was going to cry himself to sleep, they walked quietly away.

    When the two men returned to the first floor, Yuuichirou whispered, "I can't believe what I just heard."

    "I know what you mean.  Still, Sho's story feels true.  Or at least, he believes it's true.  And I have the feeling, that what he told us is where we really came from."

    "Sho?"

    Hino-san sighed and replied, "Sho Fukamachi.  I'm quite sure that even you heard about his disappearance.  While we were all getting on with our daily lives, he was fighting to protect us.  And, his only reward is total loneliness.

    Shaking his head at the pain and suffering, Hino-san said, "Yuuichirou, this conversation with Sho didn't happen.  Only when the three of us are alone, will we talk about what we found out today."

    "I understand.  So what are you going to do?"

    Hino-san replied, "Apparently, all he has left is his sense of duty to humanity.  If he could become friends with the Sailor Senshi, his pain might be eased a bit.  But to do that, he would have to. .."

    "Get into battles with the Senshi's enemies," a voice finished.

    The two men spun around and saw Sho, still a bit bleary eyed.  Sho smiled a bit at the looks on the faces of the two men.

    Rubbing his eyes, Sho said, "Surprised?  Don't be.  I've gone through that so many times before, that I can usually recover in a couple of minutes."

    Yuuichirou stammered, "I-I'm sorry about your father and girlfriend."

    "Why?  You had nothing to do with it.  I killed the one who was responsible."

    "Matter of honor.  Understandable action," Hino-san observed.

    "Er. Okay," Sho said while rubbing the back of his neck with his hand.  "So, you want me to go back into being a hero full time?"

    "I didn't say that," Hino-san countered.  He narrowed his eyes while looking at Sho.  "You did quite an about face."

    Sho looked across the ground to where he fought the Daimon. "That second Daimon attack wasn't here accidently.  It was hunting me.  I have had it with being hunted.  I'm fighting back.   I still don't want  you talking about the Guyver unit.  Even though Cronos is gone, their still might be some Zoanoids bent of revenge.  They probably won't attack me, but they will definetly attack you."

    Yuuichirou asked, "Why won't they attack you?"

    "I'm used to killing them in groups of twenty or more."

    Sho received two blank looks.  Stroking his chin, he thought about what he had just said.

    "Yes, you heard right.  I've killed monsters that are in groups of twenty or more."
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Pok�genie:  Chapter 12[Pok�mon]

    Looking at his new guest, Ash said, "Well you see, it's like this.  We were heading for those caves further inland, but I sort of wished for this gym."

    Agatha cocked her eyebrow and asked, "Sort of wished?  How do you sort of wish?"

    Ash pulled his cap off and ran his hand through his hair.  He tried thinking of a way to explain what happened.

    "Ash was staring at some plans for a gym he did up in his spare time.  Misty and I caught him looking at them.  Ash wasn't watching what he was saying and made a wish.  I think he forgot that Misty has to grant his wishes,"  Brock explained.

    "Like, where's Misty now?"  Daisy asked.

    Ash stammered, "Well she got paralyzed by a Tangela and is being healed right now."

    Whatever was going to be said next was cut off as a pink shape stormed into the room.

    "Chansey-chansey chansey-sey-chan-chan-sey!!!"  Chansey said as it approached Ash.

    Everyone but Ash and Chansey covered their mouths, stifiling laughter.

    Recovering first, Brock said, "I think Chansey's mad at you for taking Misty without taking her.  As well as getting Misty paralyzed."

    "Chansey," the egg Pok�mon agreed.

    Rubbing his forhead, Ash explained, "Misty wanted to.  Besides, I need you here to look after Sapphire."

    Chansey looked at the machine where the six Pok�balls were, and then shooed everyone out of the room.  Deciding that Lily wasn't moving fast enough, the pink creature picked her up and carried her outside.  After doing so, Chansey walked back into the room.  Before closing the door, Chansey looked at Ash and nodded.

    "That is one determined Chansey," Professor Oak observed.

    Ash nodded.  "Well why we're waiting for Misty, let's go eat and I'll try and explain everything over lunch."

    "That might be a good idea," Bill said.  "It's been a while since we all ate.  I hope my sea cottage is all right."

    "Sea cottage?" Brock asked.

    Bill shrugged.  "I can have a summer and winter house.  The Light house is where I spend most of the year, and the cottage is where I go in the winter."

    Ash led the group to the cafeteria where Brock was making food.  The rescue party took a look at the huge dining hall and looked at Ash.  The young Pok�mon trainer from Pallet sighed and sat down.  After everyone else was seated, he started telling them of the adventures he and his friends had since arriving here.
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    Back at the 'Spitting Shellder', a coil of rope started moving.  Soon, it fell away revealing a small pink Pok�mon.  The creature was round and had bright blue eyes.  It was also holding a marker in one of its flippers.  It bounced out of the boat and started tracking the people who left.

    "Jigglypuff-jigglypuff-jiggly-jiggly-jiggly-jigglypuff."
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    Trudging through the snow, Team Rocket was hunting for a cave where Ash and his Pok�mon would be holed up at.  They came to a place where the snow was completely removed and bare rock was visible.  The hole in the snow was almost perfectly circular, and the rock was slightly indented.

    Putting a paw on the rock, Meowth stated, "There was something big and heavy here.  It must have moved after the storm or during it."

    James asked, "What can fly in that kind of weather?"

    "Would you two forget about that.  We have to get that kid's  Pok�mon," Jesse stated.

    "You don't have to get worked up about it,"  James said.  "That kid is stuck on this rock for a month.  We'll have plenty of opportunities to get Pikachu and that genie."

    As Team rocket left the area, two forms started following them.  One of them was black and gold with purple eyes.  An the other was purple with blue eyes.  The two creatures padded after them on all fours.

    Unaware of being followed, Jesse said, "That water-brat will make sure we never have to be second-best again."

    Meowth replied, "I'm not sure...."

    "Something wrong Meowth?"  James asked.  "Not being as nervous as a cat, are you?"

    "It's not that," the feline Pok�mon said.  *I'm not telling them, that this island disturbs me.*

    The three found Ash's footprints and followed them.  They were soon blinded by sun reflecting off a crystal building.

    "I guess we've seen the light," Jesse commented.  "Those kids must be in there."

    James remarked, "That's as clear as crystal.  Now, where did that building come from?"

    "Never mind that, let's just grab Pikachu and the girl and get out of here," Meowth said.
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    Misty was released from the ball holding her.  She looked around and found that she could move freely again.  After a second, she noticed Ash's Chansey nearby.

    *Better be polite,* Misty thought.  "Thanks Chansey.  I guess I should go talk to Ash."

    "Where do you think your going?  You had better change into your genie clothes.  Ash has guests and there was that ruling," Chansey said, while stepping in front of Misty.

    Misty stopped in her tracks at understanding Chansey. *Great.  Just what I need a Chansey who thinks she's my mother.*

    Misty tried getting around the pink Pok�mon, but Chansey blocked her.  After a bit, Chansey picked her up and sat her on a table.

    In a stern tone, Chansey said, "Listen, Misty.  I know you want to talk to Ash, but you are going to get him and yourself into trouble if you don't follow that rule."

    *I've found a downside in talking with Pok�mon,* Misty thought.  "All right, you win.  I'll go into the bathroom to change."

    Chansey nodded and watched as Misty entered the bathroom adjoining the healing station.  A minute passed and the human Pok�mon exited the bathroom wearing her genie garb.  Casting a quick glance down at her clothes, Misty rolled her eyes and headed for the cafeteria, since she sensed that was where Ash was at.
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Ranma-chan:Genie of the Ring:  Chapter 16 [Ranma 1/2]

    Kasumi shuddered a bit as she saw Ranma form out of the smoke.  Even though she had seen it before, it disturbed her.   The young genie knelt before her master and spoke.

    "What is your wish, master?"

    *That has got to be bothering Ranma,* Kasumi thought. *Having to call anyone master.  And now, he's bowing to Akane.  I wonder how much worse it's going to get.*

    "My wish? I was just letting you out.  I guess I could put you through training and help you become better,"  Akane hesitantly said.

    "Maybe I should go, Akane.  I have to talk to Nabiki in private."

    "Return soon, Kasumi."

    "Don't worry about that.  I will," Kasumi assured.  *The training the both of you are doing should remain private to you two.*

    Leaving the house, Kasumi headed for home.  After her sister had left, Akane thought of something.

    "Ranma, I'm going to apply my will and move you around.  Fight back as hard as you can.  If you go into the Neko-ken, I want to be able to stop it before it gets out of hand.  Right now, I'm not skilled enough to stop that."

    Since Akane had ordered this before Ranma had regained her senses, the young genie accepted the order without question.

    "Yes, master," Ranma said in a monotone.

    Akane looked at Ranma and concentrated on putting Ranma through various dance steps.  After an hour of doing so, Akane sank to her knees in exhaustion, her skin covered with sweat.

    "That is a lot harder than I thought," Akane muttered.

    She waited until the genie regained her senses before talking.

    "I'm sorry, Ranma.  But as long as Shampoo still has her curse, there's a chance you might go into the Neko-ken.  A Neko-kenned genie is not something I want on the loose."

    Ranma was about to yell an angry response and then stopped. *It's part of who I am.  I have to get used to it.*

    "Never mind, Akane.  It's time for me to teach you my pop's styles.

      "Right," Akane replied.  "Let me catch my breath first."

    The genie pointed at Akane and said, "I have to tell you, Akane, that this training will be difficult."

    Akane just nodded and stood up.  After doing so, the two made their way to the backyard to train.
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    A man in a heavy winter coat and carrying a teakettle stepped into an old warehouse in the Nerima area.

    "It is time," the man said.

    He quickly grabbed his head and went down onto his knees and elbows.

    The man whispered through clenched teeth, "Arrgh.  The pain.  When will it stop?"
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    *I need to get out of here, so I can protect Akane from Ranma,* P-chan thought as he paced around his cage.  *Damn you, Ranma!  It's your fault I can't sit for a week.*

    The black piglet looked closely at the lock on the cage and thought.

    *Maybe I can use the Exploding Point Touch to get out of here.*

    Putting his plan into motion, he touched his snout to the lock and nothing happened.

    "Squeeeeeeeee!" Ryoga cried in frustration.  *I never used it while I was a pig.  I'll have to adapt it.  This is going to take a while.*

    During the next six hours, Ryoga kept trying to use the Exploding Touch on the lock.  Every time he failed, but he felt he was getting closer.  He closed his eyes and touched his snout to the lock one more time and caused the metal to shatter in a small explosion.

    "Bweee!" P-chan cried out in pain, as the metal shards were a lot sharper than rock shards and his pig form was less damage resistant.

    Shaking off the pain, the piglet rushed towards a window and smashed through it.  Ryoga started his search for Ranma by heading straight into the Tokyo Zoo.
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