I am finally happy with this (and have the time to work on it again) please
feel free to send me C&C. I do not own Ranma 1/2 in any way shape or form.
This is merely fanfiction and in no way seeks profit. The Master's Heir:
Prologue (tenative title as I cnanot remember if I have seen it used before)
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�Darkness, peace. The c-ca� They�re gone.�
The young boy opened his eyes to a gradually focusing blur. The blur
took shape and became a short man. They were both standing in a dirty grime
covered ally with the boy resting on one of the few clean spots. The man was
wearing a purple ninja outfit, he stared at the boy for a moment then
laughed. �Tell me boy where did you learn to fight like that?� �What?� The
old man threw a small punch at the boy who blocked the slow punch easily.
�What happened? You were fighting just like a cat now�� The man paused as he
saw the worried boy almost jump onto the ceiling. �C-c-cat Where?� �Hey kid
calm down there aren�t any cats around here.� The boy was a little more
sedate but still quite nervous. �Okay kid let�s start slow. What is your
name?� �Ranma Saotome.� �Ranma Saotome huh. As in Genma Saotome?�
�Yes sir." The old man smirked at the little boy. �Well Ranma today's your
lucky day. My name is Happosai and I am your father�s master.�
Ranma looked a little puzzled. �Master, where is Pop?� Happosai stood for a
moment �Master he called me master. With the proper training this boy will
bean excellent martial artist, but, first I think I will embarrass that
coward student of mine.� �Ranma you were alone when I found you. Would you
like to learn from me while I take you back home?� �Home?� �You know Ranma
toyour mother.� �Mother?� Ranma�s face shone brightly. �I�d like to see my
mother.� Happosai grinned evilly yet almost in a half hearted manner. �Good
boy let�s get going.� Happosai bounded up over a nearby house and Ranma soon
followed.
Another dark night has come like so many before it. A pretty young
womansat alone in her darkened room, the moonlight washing across her. It
accented her dark hair with red streaks. Her face was calm overall except
fora pair of strainingly clenched eyes. A knock was heard from afar. With a
second knock her eyes opened. She set down the bundle that had been so
tightly clenched to her chest and exited the shadows of the room. The woman
opened the house�s outer gate with a greeting, �May I help you?� She
murmured, �at such an hour� The short man before her started. His eyes
almostgleam before he straightened himself. �Are you Mrs. Saotome?� �Yes.�
�My name is Master Happosai. I trained your husband long ago.� Happosai
stepped to the side grabbing the sleeping Ranma who had been leaning on his
pack before he fell face first into the road. �That�s� Ranma?� �Yes, I found
the boy but not his ungrateful wretch of a father. Mrs. Saotome, There are
things which we must discuss.� Mrs. Saotome quickly grabbed the boy taking
him in and setting him in his old room. She returned to find Happosai
comfortably sitting on a couch.
Mrs. Saotome sat in a chair across from him. �Master Happosai, I assume you
have much more in mind beyond just returning my boy.� �Mrs. Saotome, Genma
has probably told you many stories of my less than virtuous nature. I have
always done what was best for my art. Ranma well� I believe Genma did
something to him.� �WHAT!� she was almost shaking Happosai now? �He fears
cats.� Mrs. Saotome almost fell over. �So! What importance is that?� �I
found the boy because he attacked me. He fought just as a cat. I am not
certain but after I managed to stop, him he acted normally. That was
severalweeks ago. I would have brought him back sooner but for the fact that
we encountered more cats. They send him into this state as I have mentioned
before. He is very dangerous in this state and needs to be cured of it.�
Mrs.Saotome looked at the small man considerably. Genma had told her what a
liar he was and an inhuman pervert as well. Her eyes then fell to his
sleeve. It was cut with three jagged lines as well as the skin beneath.
�D-did my son do that?� Her finger pointing at the gashes. �Yes Mrs.
Saotome,he did and I believe he will only get worse. I can train him and
healhim. I know you do not want him to leave right away but I can help him.�
Her eyes hardened a little in despair. �You want to take my boy away too?�
�No! I must prepare things first if you will permit me. I will leave tonight
and return in a month.� �Master Happosai, I cannot just allow you to take my
son.� �I do not wish to take the boy forever. It may take several years to
help him though and what must be done is something no parent will be able to
stand.� �I am not certain that is true so what is it you plan to do?�
Happosai grimaced. �There is only one way to help the boy. He must face his
fear and not become a cat himself. He must master this technique. I am
leaving now and will return in a month for your decision.� Happosai leapt
offthe couch and opening a window leapt out.
It was a clear day. The young woman was in her home�s Dojo with her
son. The boy quickly followed his mother in a complex series of sword Kata.
The sun had filled the entire room even with its doors carefully shut. The
barking dogs could be heard in the yard outside. Her face seemed to glow as
well, her very eyes as clear as shimmering pools. As Mrs. Saotome and her
sonfinished, a gentle clapping is heard. Ranma and Mrs.Saotome both turned
at once. �Master!� �Happosai.� Happosai bounded over to them. �Mrs.
Saotome,I have come for your decision.� She simply looked at Ranma and
sighed. "Ranma will you go with Master Happosai?�
Ranma, who intently traded stares at both the adults, seemed worried. �Can I
come back sometime.� Happosai intercepted this before any response could be
given. �Ranma, my-boy of course you will come back. I am only going to
helpyou become a better man.� Ranma became somewhat relieved. �I�ll go.�
Mrs.Saotome cast a very ominous glance at Happosai. He responded with a nod.
�Of course that will be tomorrow morning Ranma." Happosai hopped out of the
Dojo and over the fence.
Morning had come. The dawn was greeted with the hurried movements of
Mrs. Saotome. She had been quickly filling a small pack with clothing,
supplies and various weapons. She then awoke her son who was already dressed
to leave. Handing him his pack she led him to the table for breakfast. A
fewminutes into his crazed attack on the food she interrupted him. �Ranma,
you will eat in a civilized manner.� He replied with a lack of enthusiasm,
�Yes mom.� After he finished at a decent pace, Mrs. Saotome led Ranma
outside. �Ranma, before you go I want you to have this.� She deftly pulled
out a short sword from seemingly nowhere. �This has been in our family for
several generations. Take it with you.� She fastened the sword to her son�s
back and then handed him his pack. She stared at her son and he stared back
for several moments before the knock at the front gate.
Several years later, A 12 year-old Ranma and his master were entering
Nerima district, Tokyo. �Ranma my boy. How would you like to be my heir?�
�Master?� Ranma was completely overwhelmed. �But isn�t dad your Heir?� The
anger at even mentioning his father�s name was clearly evident to Happosai
who snickers. �Ranma, YOU are to be my heir. Will you take up the
responsibilities of the Founding School of Anything Goes Martial Arts or
not.� Ranma�s face was fraught with the workings of his mind. �Master, I
will.� �Good, good boy we will soon be at your mothers house but first� You
need to prove yourself worthy of your place.� �What do I do master?�
Happosai�s glee was quite evident now. �Ranma I have been teaching you in
thehopes that you would defeat one of my former students. He trained with
your father and he is your only obstacle. If you can beat him, you are my
unquestioned heir.� They both walked on through the streets. Happosai
finallystopped them in front of a dojo. �The Tendou Dojo of Anything Goes
martial Arts� Ranma carefully read out loud. His master nodding at him and
motioning with his hand, the boy began to walk to the back entrance.
Happosaicasually knocked on the front gate. A young girl answered the
door...
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I hope to get some c&c before I put out the first half of part 1 as I am
notquite satisfied with it yet.
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