"Team Ranma vs. The Seven Seishi of Suzaku"
A Ranma /Fushigi Yuugi fanfic
By David Myers

Disclaimer: Fushigi Yuugi created by Watase Yuu, Ranma created by Rumiko Takahashi. All characters belong to them and I don't want to infringe upon anyone's rights.
Fushigi Yuugi is the story about a girl who gathered the seven Seishi of Suzaku and gained omnipotent power. The Story itself is an incantation; those who finish reading it will receive this power. As soon as the page is turned the story will become the truth and begin.
Ranma _ is the story about a boy that turns into a girl. A father that changes into a Panda and the curse that did it to them. Ying and Yang was never so much fun.

Authors Note: Fushigi Yuugi contains a few Japanese injokes. The humour is based on Word play, and injokes about Japanese life, for example the comedians of Osaka. To stay consistent to this I have included two Australian injokes that may not be understood by non-Australians. (I don't know any Japanese injokes) During the 1970's there was a show called Skippy the Bush Kangaroo. It was similar to such T.V series as Benji or Lassie, except it involved a Kangaroo. In the series Sonny the main character could call to Skippy using A gum leaf that he would use as a whistle. Information on the second injoke will be found in the Authors note at the end. This chapter contains a few spoilers as to some of the Seiryuu Seishi's powers and names. Also contains spoilers on the technique used to summon one of the four gods and a few of the consequences that were explored in episode 23&24. If you can live with these read on.

Chapter 4

"You take that back! You take that back right now!" Ranma yelled and leapt forward throwing punch after punch at his opponent. Surprised by the onlsaught, Tamahome fell back as he blocked, parried, ducked and dodged each of Ranma's attacks. Desperately the two martial artists struck at each other, both looking for an opening, neither finding one. Ranma's look of determination matched Tamahome's, as his Suzaku symbol shone brightly from his forehead. Back and forth the two battled, neither being able to claim the advantage.
Cologne looked critically at the two fighters and muttered. "He's good! This newcomer is very, very good. Even I cannot tell who will win."
Akane turned desperately to the bruised Chiriko and asked. "We have to stop them fighting, isn't there something you can do?"
Chiriko shook his head "Amiboshi's flute has worked your friends up into a frenzy, and I cannot seem to counter it. Whenever I use my leaf whistle all I end up summoning are these strange mouse like creatures."
Akane looked across at Miaka who was talking to a small joey Kangaroo. "O.K Skip? Find the Sailor Scouts tell them we need their help. Now hurry Skip." She begged the kangaroo imploringly.
"Tch tch tch tch tch" Skippy turned and bounded off down the road. Everyone else fell to the ground.
"What would happen if we stopped the music?" Ukyo asked
"Then I could break the spell, and possibly calm your friends down."
"Right!" cried Ukyo and set off in search of the flute player Amiboshi.
Ranma and Tamahome leapt back regarding each other with new respect. Neither had gained the advantage, and nothing Ranma had done had broken his opponent's defenses. Fine then if this Suzaku Seishi wanted to play hard ball, then Ranma was more than willing to oblige him.
"Lets go!"
Ranma cried and attacked Tamahome with new vigalence "Kachu Tenshin Amaguriken!" he cried as his fists flew into Tamahome over a hundred times in the period of a second. Surprised Tamahome to his credit managed to block almost a third of the blows, but the remaining blows from Ranma's special technique sent his sprawling to the ground. "Ha take that!" Ranma cried cockily sure of his victory. Tamahome bruised rose to his knees.
"Your special attack.." He turned around and flashed his opponent a look of deadly defiance "Is that it?" Ranma wide eyed took a step back as the grass that surrounded the Suzaku Seishi, was flattened away from him as if by some invisible force.
"Whoa!" Ranma exclaimed as Tamahome's very hair seemed to stand on end as his Chi became a visible aura of power, and his Symbol changed into a more fluid character reading Ogre. Determined Ranma dropped into a combat position and eyed his opponent. "If I beat this guy I can be cured" He thought "There's no way I'm gunna lose!"
"No matter what happens, I won't allow you near Miaka. The only way you get to her is over my dead body!" Tamahome challenged. Ranma replied in an equally deadly voice.
"So be it!"
"Oh no Death Chi!" Cologne exclaimed.
"Death Chi?" Akane asked confused
"A master of the martial arts can enter into a fighting state in which his mind, body, and soul is in perfect harmony. When this occurs his Chi becomes unstoppable, making him an undefeatable warrior. However, if two martial artists should both enter this state at the same time, whilst fighting each other, their Chi's become corrupted. In that event the superior martial artist almost always kills the inferior martial artist." The martial arts master explained.
"But from what we have seen Tamahome and Ranma are equally matched."
Miaka said confused "So there is no way of telling who will win."
"No! In this case there can only be one outcome!" Cologne replied "They will destroy each other!"
Ranma attacked Tamahome letting fly with another Kachu Tenshin Amaguriken. Unstoppable force met Immovable object as Tamahome rather than blocking struck Ranma across the jaw. With his increased power Tamahome sent his opponent flying through the air. Ranma struck the ground hard and the force from the blow caused him to plough the very earth with his shoulders, leaving a trail of dirt and destruction in his wake. As he neared the School wall, however he used his hands to flip up and using the momentum from the blow he pushed himself into the wall. Then like a spring he flew into the air and readied himself for a flying kick. Suzaku no Miko's champion spun around and kicked Ranma firmly in the ribs, again sending him flying this time into a tree. The force of Ranma's momentum shattered the tree into a million splintered pieces.
Disregarding his injury, Ranma focused all his confidence into a ball of force. "Moko Takabisha!" Ranma cried as he blasted Tamahome with his confidence fueled Chi. Tamahome dug his feet into the ground and slid back a meter, shielding his face with his arms. Then incredibly impossibly he began stepping forward and started staggering into the blast. His clothes and flesh being ripped to shreds as he moved forward. Again he struck at Ranma and the fight continued. Amiboshi stood behind the wall sending his chi through his flute. He played the verses to the tune over and over, fully aware of the effect it was having upon his victims.
Suddenly his senses alerted him to danger as three spatula shurikens hit the wall where he had been standing. He landed nearby with the grace of a cat and crouched cautiously searching for his attacker. Ukyo landed nimbly by the road regarding him with a hostile glare. "Quit manipulating my fiancee!" She cried unleashing another volley of Shurikens. Amiboshi leapt into the air, as Ukyo predicted he would and as he fell she smashed him across the face with her Giant Spatula. Amiboshi fell to the ground and Ukyo was relieved to hear the faint tune of a leaf whistle float hauntingly from the school grounds. Leaping to the wall she saw the effects immediately. Ryoga, Mousse and Shampoo all calmed and gradually the fighting stopped. Then there was the audible sound of bone hitting flesh and Ranma was sent skidding across the dirt. Tamahome following him, a half step behind.
"They're killing each other!" Akane screamed as Ranma let loose another round of Amaguriken punches. Tamahome returned the favor unrelentingly.
"I was afraid this might happen" Cologne exclaimed "They are too far gone, they cant stop themselves." Astonished Tasuki regarded the two combatants. "Heh heh heh I'll stop em!" he said raising his Iron fan.
Horrified Cologne scolded him.
"You fool you'll only succeed in speeding up their deaths!"
Ranma leapt to the ground and let loose with another Moko Takabisha which again slammed into his opponent full force. Tamahome turned to his left, however, retricting the area of damage to the left side of his body. Miaka continued watching the battle, captivated as her champion, boyfriend and Seishi and his opponent slowly beat each other to death.
It was sickening to watch and even more sickening when she realised that they were doing it because of her. Her resolve hardened, she couldn't allow this.
Ranma flew towards Tamahome who dodged to one side and struck him. There was an audible crack as he was sent flying some ten meters. In mid air he flipped and spun landing clumsily on the ground, again facing his opponent. He paused for half a second to wipe the blood from his eyes, and clutched at his broken rib. Tamahome's left eye had puffed up making it impossible for him even to open it. His knuckles were bloody and bruised and drops of blood collected at the end of his chin, dripping to the ground.
Miaka siezed the opportunity and leapt between the two arms out stretched. "No Tamahome Please Stop!" She begged. Both Tamahome and Ranma stunned looked at her. Then they both moved simulatneously, Tamahome grabbed Miaka and leapt up into a nearby tree as Ranma let loose with another Moko Takabisha. The blast missed Tamahome as he landed safely in the tree. Ranma determined brought has hands together to let another blast loose. "One more time!" he cried. But a new figure leapt in the way blocking his view of Tamahome. "Akane wha? Get outta the way!"
"No Ranma, I can't let you do this!" his fiancee replied. "If you want to hurt them you have to get through me." Astonished Ranma look at her for a few seconds and then dismissed her.
"Get out of the way Akane. Don't you understand this is my chance to be currrraaarrghh." He bent over clutching his ribs as he began to hack and cough.
"Can't you see Ranma your in no condition to fight him." She cried, desperately trying to reason with him. "I like you the way you are. Please don't fight anymore." He continued hacking for a few seconds and then he looked up at her determined wiping blood away from his lip.
"You idiot!" he said. "Try **cough cough** try to understand. I need this Akane, I.. I.. I.. need to be cured" Tears fell down from his eyes wiping away the blood as they streaked down his face. "I'll do anything. Please, just let me be cured" Akane held her hand to her mouth in shock.
"I know Ranma, but not like this, what kind of man will you be if you murder someone." The effects of Amiboshi's pipe no longer present Ranma's head began to slowly clear.
"Look at them Ranma!" Akane said pointing at Tamahome now at his normal power level holding Miaka protectively and looking down at them. "Those two are in love. Do you want to destroy that? Can't you see, you've been manipulated. Your not a murderer Ranma, and you are a real man, deep down where it counts. Please, please just don't fight anymore." Exhausted Ranma fell to the ground and Akane held him to her.
"Wow that was rough!" exclaimed Tamahome. Miaka looked up at his puffy and bruised face and smiled.
"I'm so glad you're here, at last. I've…" her sentence was cut short as once again Tamahome took Miaka in his arms and leapt from the tree, which exploded as a force blast hit it squarely. Splinters flew through the air and Tamahome cried out in pain as they embedded themselves in his back. "Wha?" exclaimed Miaka.
"You didn't really expect me to allow you to win that easily?" Nakago asked "Thankyou Ranma, you have played your part masterfully. With the Suzaku Seishi weakened as they are, they will make easy pickings for us." Outraged Ranma leapt to his feet ignoring the pain from his injuries.
"You pretty boy jerk, you manipulated me!" He cried. Nakago simply smiled at him.
"Now witness the power of the Seiryuu Seishi!" The seven Seishi minus Amiboshi gathered by Nakago. Lightning bolts, Ryuseisui, and Chi blasts scattered the weary warriors, forcing them back towards the basket ball courts. Ashitare leapt at Ryoga and began clawing and biting him. Ryoga rolled back and flipped him through the air and into a tree, but not before the Wolf like man, managed to rip a considerable wound across his stomach. Clutching it he leapt back as a lightning bolt struck the ground before him. Shampoo fell under Suboshi's rope weapon and Mousse was quick to grab her, and retreat with his wounded love held protectively in his arms.
"Brace up Shampoo, your wounds are minor."
"Son in Law, fall back allow me to take care of this." Cologne cried.
Ranma nodded and everyone beat a hasty retreat as Cologne stepped forward to challenge the Seven Seiryuu no Seishi." I cannot allow you to continue!" She cried challenging them all. Many of the Seiryuu Seishi looked mockingly down at the ancient old crone standing defiantly before them. Nakago, however, eyed her cautiously.
"There is great power in this one." He thought to himself.
"Now face 100 years of Amazon training Hiryu Shoten Ha!"
Exhausted the warriors all paused by the basketball courts. Wounded and wheezing they considered their options. "That hideous old woman will not distract them for long." Hotohori guessed.
"Oh long haired beauty my love!" cried Kuno attempting to go for a quick grope, on Hotohori. Nuriko punched him in the skull sending him into unconsciousness.
"Why the heck does that blonde haired freak want with you guys anyway?" Ranma asked.
"Because of this." Chichiri said pointing at the book within Miaka's hands. "With the seven seiryuu Seishi summoned, they can use this to summon the dragon god Seiryuu na no da. Who will then grant Seiryuu no Miko her wishes no da."
"Woah." exclaimed Akane.
"Wait a sec.." Ryoga interrupted "If Seiryuu no miko can summon Seiryuu using that thing, and you are Suzaku no Miko and your seven seishi are assembled…" his question trailed off.
"Would your wishes be granted?" Ranma asked.
"It wont work." Hotohori replied "If we begin the ceremony to summon Suzaku, we will be uterly defenseless. The Seiryuu Seishi would kill us all easily."
"If we joined forces, could we beat them?" Ukyo asked.
Chiriko shook his head.
"Then, what choice have we got? You guys all summon Suzaku and we'll hold off the Seiryuu Seishi until you do." Ranma suggested "On the condition, that as one of your wishes you cure us." Miaka looked at him and then nodded.
"But Ranma you're in no condition to fight." Akane said imploringly. "You IDIOT! I 'aint gunna let that pretty boy jerk get away with what he did to me! I'm gunna pay him back twice what he did"
Mitsukake looked at him concerned and walked up to him lifting his hand as he did. His Suzaku symbol "Rare Cart" glowed brightly for a few seconds and a warm feeling washed over Ranma, but too soon, it was gone, returning him to the pain of his injuries.
"That's the last of my healing gift." Ranma smiled and nodded. "Don't worry you leave everything to us." He cried
"Oi be careful" Nuriko said concerned.
"Don't worry there's no way we're gunna lose!" Sadly not one of Suzaku's people believed him.

Nakago stood over the still form of the amazon Master. The surrounding area was a mass of destruction and Tomo, and Miboshi lay unconscious about the site. He looked up and nodded to the remaining Seishi. "Go kill them all, but bring Suzaku no Miko back alive." The other's all looked at him curiously but accepted his orders. They bounded off into the trees in pursuit of their quarry. Seiryuu no Miko Yui sama stormed up to Nakago angrily following a step behind was Hikaru Gosunkugi.
Nakago turned at their approach and smiled down at her. Sickened she raised her hand to slap him, but he caught her wrist firmly in his grasp. Yui eyed him hatefully.
"Nakago stop this, I order you! Leave them alone." Nakago smiled at her.
"But Yui sama we have almost retrieved the Four Gods Sky and Earth, you will have another opportunity to summon Seiryuu." Yui looked at him in disbelief. Then she began to laugh.
"Summon Seiryuu! I'm not going to summon anyone, so you might as well call this whole thing off Nakago." She said a little too smugly.
Nakago looked at her stone faced and then replied.
"I ordered my fellow warriors to kill all of your enemies, except Suzaku no Miko." Yui looked at him shocked "In their current condition I doubt they will put up much of a fight. If you refuse to summon Seiryuu then I will have no choice, but too change my orders. You will summon Seiryuu or Suzaku no Miko will die!" Yui watched horrified as Nakago strode off to join his companions.
"Ahh Nakago... about our deal." Gosunkugi called after him.
"Fear not Gosunkugi sama Ranma will not live to see the end of this day."
"No I wanted to say I've changed my.... mind." But Nakago had already left.

The Seven Suzaku no Seishi, wounded and tired formed a circle around Suzaku no Miko. "Will I have to burn the book as I did the scroll?"
Miaka asked. Chichiri shook his head.
"No no da. Repeating the words of summoning will be sufficient to summon Suzaku no da." Miaka nodded and the seven warriors all began praying. Each concentrating and sending their chi to their beloved Miko. Miko began reading the words….
Suboshi, Soi, Amiboshi and Ashitare stopped short as Ranma and his companions stood in their path.
"Back off or you're gunna get hurt." Ranma challenged. Ukyo, Akane, Ryoga, Mousse and Shampoo all dropped into combat positions. Clearly outnumbered the Seiryuu Seishi didn't look very concerned by the odds.
Soi stared at Ranma and smiled evilly.
"No little boy, it will be you who is hurt, if you do not surrender."
Suboshi's Ryuseisui hovered by his side as Ashitare growled and Amiboshi raised his flute, to use it as a weapon. Ranma smiled back at them cockily.
"Try it!" Soi raised her arms dramatically and her hands began glowing as lightning crackled between her fingers. The dark clouds above responded as lightning flashed in response to her summonings. "She wouldn't be.." Mousse started.
"Oh no way!" cried Ryoga as large quantities of rain fell upon the Neria district Martial artists. Immediately Ranma changed into his cursed form as did Shampoo and Mousse, only Ryoga who had been holding his umbrella at the time, escaped the down fall. Seizing their opportunity The Seiryuu Seishi struck. Ashitare leapt forward changing into a wolf as he did, and began chasing a startled Mousse and Shampoo. Amiboshi and Ukyo squared off against each other once more as Ryoga turned to face Suboshi. Soi stepped back and began showering the remaining combatants with lightning bolts.
Ranma leapt forward attacking Soi, who after stopping the down pour attacked with dozens of lightning bolts which struck the surrounding earth. It took all of Ranma's skills to stay a step ahead of her opponents attacks. The fury of attacks though ceased as Nakago strode onto the field. Ranma clenched her fist preparing for a fight. Akane using a kettle she had found nearby splashed him with hot water. Ranma turned and gave her a quick smile. "Akane, arigato."
Akane smiled and ran off to aid her other companions. Nakago nodded quickly to Soi who leapt off in pursuit. Ranma turned back to his opponent.
"You manipulated me, you pretty boy jerk. Now your going to pay." Nakago looked at him unconcerned.
"You wish to challenge me alone? Such bravery can only be construed as stupidity."
"I'm gunna make ya eat those words!"
Mumu chan the duck attacked the Seiryuu wolf who pusued them with a set of throwing spikes. The giant wolf leapt past them and attacked the helpless Shampoo neko. Shampoo prepared for the worst, but was surprised when Ashitare yelped, as a small quantity of hot water hit him unawares on the back. Astonished Akane cried "He didn't change back!"
The wolf eyed her wickedly.
"Quaaaack!" quacked Mu Mu chan as he flew into the kettle of water causing it to tip and spill its contents, changing him back into the Chinese martial artist Mousse. Ashitare ran forward, but Mousse attacked swinging his sleeve and unleashing a bola which entangled the wolves legs
"Got him!" cried Mousse. But his victory was short lived as before his eyes the wolf changed into its man like form. Growling with an animal fury, he attacked.
Amiboshi advanced on Ukyo, playing his sinister tune, somewhat repititively. Ukyo in pain covered her ears, trying desperately to block out the sound. Amiboshi's flute glowed white as his melody overwhelmed the Okynomiyaki chef. Desperately Ukyo threw a set of Spatula shurikens, all of which missed their target.
"Aaarrrrgggghhh my head, she cried." Then to her relief a bamboo unbrella flew through the air towards the flute player. Sencing danger he jumped to one side as it twirled past. The consequence of his dodging left him open, and Ukyo seized her opportunity. She swung her giant spatula knocking his flute from his hands. Defenceless he backed away as Ukyo raised her giant Spatula over her head. Unfortunately she wasn't prepared for Soi's lightning bolt which struck her upraised weapon. Acting as a conductor the Spatual sent millions of volts of electricity into Ukyo's body, leaving her beaten and unconsious. Ryoga turned and began flipping and dodging as Soi attacked with more lightning bolts.

Miaka felt the Chi of her Seishi flow over her and she began to repeat the words that Chichiri had taught her only moments ago. As she did she concentrated on her wishes. Hoping against hope that the ceremony could be completed in time. As she desperately tried to ignore the cries of pain and anguish floated down from the trees close by.

Ranma eyed the Seiryuu Seishi Nakago, who returned his gaze with a confidence that was almost unnerving. Nethertheless Ranma cried "Lets go!" and he lunged at his opponent with all the ferocity that his wounded body could manage. He flew through the air, fist drawn back.
Nakago watched him smugly and at the last moment his arm shot out and he clamped his hand around Ranma's neck. Wounded and exhausted from his previous battle Ranma, had been sloppy and had left himself wide open to Nakago's attack. Ranma struggled as the taller Gaijin squeezed cutting off his air supply. He desperately tried to kick Seiryuu's champion but his opponents grip was iron, and his superior reach was too long. He hammered at Nakago's arm, hitting every vulnerable point he could thing of, but impossibly nothing succeeded.
As the fight began to leave him, Nakago drew him closer until they were almost face to face. He smiled cruelly at his captive and then his eyes grew wide and his features flinched as he concentrated. His Seiryuu symbol "Hearts lodging" flared to life on his forehead. So powerful was it that it burned a reverse mark into Ranma's face. Gosunkugi who had been watching the battle cried out in alarm. "Noooooo!"
Smiling Nakago drew his fist back "I will leave you now, with my gift to you, and I hearby complete my pact with Gosunkugi sama!" His fist smashed forward hitting Ranma and sending him flying through the air.
He landed heavily ontop of Akane who had retreated to allow Mousse room to fight. She fell from the impact and after shaking her head, she angrily snapped at Ranma who lay staring up at her. "Ranma how dare you do that to me." Ranma didn't respond, he just continued staring at her.
"What are you looking at?" Still he didn't flinch, his eyes never moved. Concerned now she touched his face. "Ranma?" Ranma's head rolled at her touch at an impossible angle from his broken neck. The reverse Seiryuu symbol clearly visible upon his face. "Oh god Ranma no…"
Akane stuttered tears welling in her eyes. "No it.. it.. can't be… You can't be.. be.. I never even got a chance to tell you… that.. that… Oh Ranma NO!!!!!!" She screamed.
Nakago strode arrogantly past, paying her only the slightest glance. Gosunkugi watched heart broken as Akane stood up and charged at him screaming. "You murderer!" without even breaking stride he backfisted her, sending her sprawling to the ground. He had bigger fish to fry.
Sure enough the Suzaku Seishi were gathered around Suzaku no Miko. That explained their absence in the previous fight. They were attempting to summon Suzaku. If they succeeded all would be lost. But in this condition they were all vulnerable. He approached them, as Suzaku no Miko continued her chant. The Ceremony was drawing to a close, but if one of the Seishi died then it would fail and he would have won. There wasn't enough time to kill any of them in close quarters, but fortunately he was not limited to short range attacks.
"Suzaku please.." Miaka chanted as his Seiryuu symbol glowing brightly he raised his hand and let loose a volley of Chi blasts into Hotohori's back. "…come..". Blood flew from the Emperors open mouth as he collapsed to his knees. In this defenseless state he was unable to withstand Nakago's attack and his life less body fell to the ground dead.
"…Forth!" The other Seishi stood dumb founded. Nakago had won for without Hotohori, Suzaku would not appear. Triumphant he cried out in victory, for once losing his usual composure. The rest of the Seishi would be easy pickings, as they would be unable to recover their defenses before he killed each and every one of them. The Suzaku Seishi all watched helplessly as Nakago, smiling raised his hand and pointing next at Tamahome. Unable to protect themselves and helpless the champions of Suzaku could do nothing but watch as their mortal enemies fist began to glow bright blue.
But then just as Tasuki leapt in front of Tamahome, a red glow engulfed them all, as Suzaku spread forth it's wings.
Throughout Tokyo people everywhere stopped captivated as a giant red peacock engulfed in fire rose up over the city and cried out with a single bird like shriek. They marveled at its beauty and stood captivated by its cry. Only eight people in all of Tokyo felt no joy through the summoning of the bird god. The Seven Seiryuu Seishi watched in horror as their dreams of conquest crumbled before their eyes, and Akane crouched weeping over the lifeless body of Ranma
. Mousse his chains surrounding Ashitare watched as the wolf man vanished in a flash of red fire. Nakago let loose with his Chi blast, but it vanished after hitting the fiery form of Suzaku, then screaming in anguish he too vanished as he was engulf in Suzaku's fire. One by one each of the Seiryuu Seishi disappeared, until they had all been returned to their world. Akane failed to notice as she lay staring at the lifeless form of her once future husband. She didn't notice her own injuries gradually vanishing, but when the burn mark upon Ranma's face cleared, her eyes grew wide in astonishment. Slowly his bruises and cuts vanished, and then his pupils dilated for a moment, and he blinked.
Akane couldn't believe it. He was alive, Ranma was alive. Slowly he rubbed his head and looked up at her face. "Akane?" he said confused.
"Ranma?" She said her voice quivering from the emotion of the moment.
"You really should do something about that, weepy eyed face of yours or you'll never find yourself a husband." Akane's look of relief quickly changed to anger.
"Why! Oh! You Insensitive Jerk!" With that she smacked him into orbit.

Akane, Ranma and their friends, rivals and fiancee's ran down to the basketball court, only to see Miaka, Tamahome, Nuriko, Tasuki, Mitsukake and Chiriko all laughing at Hotohori who was looking very distressed. "How can you all be laughing, this is my best tunic, I can't be seen walking around looking like this. It's unseemly for a man of my position to be seen in public. What am I going to do? Will you all please stop laughing!" Hotohori cried becoming more and more distressed, then to add insult to injury Kuno leapt down the slope and Grabbed him roughly.
"Oh long haired beauty my love. I'm so pleased you're safe!" The Kendo swordsman cried.
"Arrrggghhh Nurikoooo!!!!!!"
The laughing slowly subsided as Kuno flew off in the general direction of Ucchan's. Confused Ranma turned to Miaka and asked "What happened?"
Miaka all smiles replied
"It's over, we summoned Suzaku. He granted me my wishes." Overjoyed Ranma face lit up.
"Then that means, we're cured." As he cried this out a nearby sprinkler roared to life, as it splashed his leg he changed into a girl. "Wha? I thought you said you'd wish for us to be cured."
"I did!" Miaka cried "I asked Suzaku to cure everyone of all their wounds."
"Nooo!"
"Wait Miaka" Tamahome asked confused "You had three wishes yes."
Miaka nodded, "The first one was to return all the Seiryuu Seishi to their world. The second to heal everyones wounds." Miaka nodded "What was the third wish?"
"A packet of Tim Tams that never runs out!" she cried. Everyone fell to the ground.

For the first time since this nightmare had begun, the Suzaku Seishi finally had time to relax. Ranma and his companions ashamed of their actions asked the Suzaku Seishi to stay for a little while. Miko and her Seishi grasciously excepted. Chichiri surmised that it wouldn't be long until Taitsu Kun summoned them back to their own world, but for the moment, they had time to relax, and enjoy each others company. Nuriko used to the administratal duties of the Seishi, spent time haggling with Nabiki over exactly how much rent they would be paying. "So how come Suzaku appeared if Hotohori died?" asked Mitsukake. Chichiri smiled before replying.
"Hotohori's chi was already commited no da. At the exact instant he lost his life The ceremony to summon Suzaku was completed na no da. Had Nakago killed him a fraction of a second sooner, he would have won no da."
"It is comforting then that he did not." Added Hotohori. "It look like Ranma succeeded in distracting him. I owe him my life, where is he?"
"I think he's with Tamahome in the Dojo no da."
"Tamahome is not with Miaka?" Chiriko asked. Mitsukake shook his head.
"No Miaka fell ill after consuming vast quantities of Akane's cooking. It took all my healing ability to keep her alive, but even I couldn't erase the full effects. I've never seen such a hideous and insidious poison in all my years as a doctor!" Akane hit Mitsukake over the head with a fry pan.
"Hey!!!" She protested.

Ranma lunged at Tamahome yet again. Dissatisfied with the outcome of their duel Ranma had challenged Tamahome to a more formal match, this time with a few constraints. It hadn't taken much to convince Tamahome to participate in the duel, 200 Yen to be exact. As the two sparred, once again neither seemed to be able to gain an advantage over the other. "That Fiancee of yours is cute." Tamahome commented as he almost casually parried Ranma's attack.
"She is not!" Ranma protested, as he picked up the pace of his punches.
Tamahome matched them with little difficulty. "It aint my idea, its my old man's fault. I tell ya he gets me into more trouble that he's worth."
"You could do worse." Tamahome argued.
"I don't see how, she a lead weight in the water, she can't cook. She's got no figure, she's as violent as a gorilla and coordinated as a whale."
Tamahome chuckled.
"I used to be the same way with Miaka, you'll come around."
"I hope not!" Ranma said blocking Tamahome's round house kick.
"What's that suppose to mean?" Tamahome asked
"Well look at you. You're such a sap, pining over her all the time. If I'm gunna turn out like you, just kill me now!" Tamahome frowned and snarled.
"That's it I don't have to take this."
"Oh ho ho, what are you going to do? Concede defeat."
"Nope I'm gunna start charging you by the hour!" Ranma sighed and shook his head. Tamahome struck hard and fast, trying to use it as an opening. Ranma responded quickly though and countered his strikes easily. It was then that Tasuki and Ryoga entered the Dojo.
Seeing the two sparring Ryoga cried out in a staged voice.
"Oh no there fighting again!"
"Gotta stop 'em!" Tasuki added "Lekka Shien!"
"Shishi HokoDan!" Tasuki's fire blast and Ryoga's depression chi singed both Ranma and Tamahome.
"What The!" Ranma cried.
"Ranma.." Ryoga said
"Tama.." Tasuki added, and then together they said "Sorry it was on purpose!" Ranma's hand clenched into a fist and he and his former sparring partner began pounding into the new comers.

THE END.

Authors Note: Tim Tams are chocolate biscuits. In Australia there are commercials on T.V in which people are given three wishes by a Genie, they go something like this: 1st Wish A packet of Tim Tams that never runs out. You have two wishes left. We'll have two more of those. O.K I used some jokes previously seen in both series, that's only cause they were really funny, and I couldn't think up any funnier ones. Now a few thank yous. I have been overwhelmed with the response to this story. I have tried desperately to answer every letter, but if I missed yours I sincerely apologise. I have had something like 30 Emails about this. Some of the letters coming in on a daily basis. 99% of these asked me to hurry up and finish the chapters which I guess I deserved but if I got a little testy with anyone, I'm really sorry it's been a rough couple of weeks.
I wanted particularly thank a few people though. First and foremost is Cheree who insisted on mailing me daily, to find out my progress and give me a swift kick the ass whenever I was falling behind. Next is Edds whose computer services I have mooched many a time. Lincoln for his idea's on different parts of the story and his advice on certain issues. Roger for his general criticism over my English. Next I want to thank everyone who read it, and their patience with me. Considering the cliff hangers I left you guys on, I'm not surprised many of you were getting agitated. **L** But then again I usually have to wait three weeks at a time between each and every Ep of Fy so "Suffer in you Jocks!" I wanted to thank Watase Yuu and Rumiko Takahashi, neither of whom will read this but are both geniuses in their own rights.

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