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A NEW DESTINY: Book II - HATE RUNS LIKE WATER
Part 1: Deep hatred


A/N: Here begins the second book of my grand saga centering on a teenage TK with extraordinary fighting skills and power. Before reading this, newcomers, I suggest reading Book 1: HOPE'S SORROW AND VENGEANCE. That should cause less confusion to some of you. Otherwise, enjoy the fic. Also, the only character I own is King Robert.

Previously (Book 1): TK finally avenged Ranma's death by killing Friezor, the one responsible for the death. However, he lost a good friend as Burter died from wounds received after killing King Cold, Friezor's father. AS TK mourned his losses, he became closer to his best friend Kari more than he dared hope to be. Also, kari severed her ties to Davis, Akane, and Ryoga for good after they tried to get her to stay away from TK. Meanwhile, ALF returned as the new leader of the Mega Avengers...



TK madly swung, parried, and thrust his sword several more times in the training room at the Mega Mansion. He was still wearing black, honoring his late sensei Burter and cousin Ranma Saotome.

Burter was killed almost a week ago protecting the earth, and Ranma had died over six years ago to save TK. Both had been killed by the evil tyrant Friezor, whom TK himself had slain.

Now his heart had begun to heal, but he still trained. When Ranma had died, he had passed on to TK the mantle of the Saotome School of "Anything-Goes" Martial Arts. Since that dark night, the boy had been training hard to prove his worth to the School, while secretly hoping for a chance at revenge. It had been a long road for him, especially since Kari wasn't there to help him ease his heart.

TK remembered the day he first attended Furinkan High, where he and Kari met again after five years of separation. Their friendship had been restored, and was slowly becoming love since the last few days. He regretted trying to shut her out during the past two weeks, but in the end she was there for him when Burter died, and when he made his last visit to Ranma's grave.

"Time out!"

The shout made TK turn to see Duo standing in the doorway leading out of the room.

"It's about a half hour before you're supposed to have dinner up at the Kamiyas," Duo said with a smirk. "Rusty sent me to make sure you get ready."

Sheathing his sword, then unbuckling the strap, TK tossed the sword at Duo as he walked out.

"Thanks, Duo. I'll be in the shower if anybody needs me."

Duo struggled to lift the heavy sword. He practically broke out into a sweat. "Jeez! Did Rusty have to make this silly thing so heavy?! I can't believe TK can actually wield this! I just may have to get my Gundam armor on the carry it."


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TK walked out of the shower to find Cell standing beside a bed with some new clothes lying on top. He looked at the clothes, which were very familiar. They were a white Chinese silk vest and black pants.

"These... these were Ranma's favorite."

"One of them," Cell said. "We buried him in his white long-sleeved shirt. I held onto these for special occasions, like for you to wear on your first date. No offense, but you've worn your black things enough for the week."

TK glared at him. "It's not a date, Cell! I'm just having dinner with Kari and her parents, and nothing more."

"You're right. I guess I hung around Genma and Soun too long. That reminds me, what's the situation between you and Davis?"

TK spoke as he dressed. "Not sure. He's been quiet, but he shoots death glares at me every chance he gets, and follows me when I walk Kari home. I think he'll try something soon. Even though he's seen what I can do, and Kari openly rejected him flat out, he won't give up until she's his."

He finished dressing and stood before Cell. "How do I look?"

The Android covered his chin. "Just dye your hair black and comb it, then you'd be the spitting image of your cousin. I know he'd want you to wear that to dinner at Kari's, just to appear decent. You'd better hurry, though. You got five minutes to get there on time."

TK smiled and put two fingers to his forehead. "I'll make it in five seconds. Later, Cell, and thanks!" With that, the teen vanished.


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Kari stood before the bathroom mirror, applying a final touch of lipstick. <TK will be here any minute now, especially since he can teleport into places.>

Once she finished, she examined her dress for the tenth time. It wasn't very fancy, yet not plain either.

<Get a grip, girl! It's only dinner with your fanimly, Sora, and TK your best friend... the hottest, strongest, most caring human fighter in the world, and whom you madly love with all your heart and soul...>

Suddenly, there came a scream from the kitchen, then uncontrollable laughter and the sound of someone catching plates. Kari heard someone yell, "Don't you ever do that to me again! I almost had my heart leap into my mouth."

Then came a familiar and expected voice. "Sorry about that, Sora. At least I didn't pop up while either of you or Kari were in the bathtub or shower."

"You're forgiven, TK. TAICHI KAMIYA, YOU STOP LAUGHING THIS INSTANT OR THE ENGAGEMENT'S OFF!"

Kari gasped. <OH MY GOD, HE'S HERE!> Checking herself one last time, she gathered her nerves and walked to the kitchen to see TK helping set the table and Tai sitting on the couch trying desperately to not laugh. She noticed that Sora was fuming at him and saying, "It was not funny at all!"

Kari smiled and shook her head. Despite Tai's age, he still acted like a teenager or a little kid at times. She then noticed TK's attire. <Thank goodness he's not wearing all black! I know he was mourning the loss of Burter and Ranma, but I'm still glad he stopped. Hmm, that outfit looks familiar...>

Mrs. Kamiya looked at her daughter. "Kari, would you put the rice on the table for me? I have to wait for the beef tips and gravy to finish cooking."

Kari took the large bowl and set it on the table, then looked back at TK. He had finally noticed her after setting the last plate out. He smiled at her warmly, and she smiled back while they finished setting the food down.

Mrs. Kamiya sat down after brining over the bowl with the beef tips and gravy. "Mr. Kamiya is working late tonight," she said. "So, let's leave enough for him to have when he gets home."

The five of them said grace and then began to eat and chat. TK was seated next to Kari and Mrs. Kamiya.

Kari decided to speak first. "I like your outfit, TK."

He smiled. "It was my cousin's favorite. Cell held onto them and thought I'd need them for something like this." He spoke casually, which was a good sign to Kari that he was no longer hurt by speaking of Ranma anymore.

Tai swallowed a mouthful of rice and beef before he asked, "So, who's the new leader of the Mega Avengers?" He then realized he said the wrong thing as Kari shot him a glare.

Fortunately, TK took it well. "Believe it or not, ALF got elected. Even he was shocked by it. I think he'll be just fine, though. He seems to know when to be serious and when to lighten things up."

"Speaking of lightening things up," Sora chimed in. "I talked with Mimi the other day, and she's planning to move back home the next semester. It seems she's homesick, especially for your brother, TK."

Tai smiled at this. "That'll be a relief to Matt. Now he can get Jun off his back."

TK looked up from his plate. "Who's Jun? Matt never mentions her."

Kari looked at him. "And for good reason. She's Davis's older sister, and is equally obsessed with Matt as Davis is with me. Except he's more determined."

"Let's not bring the Hibikis into this," Mrs. Kamiya stated. "It's bad enough they intrude on Kari's personal life and hate TK for no reason at all, but I will not tolerate the mention of their names in my home."

After that, dinner went on in silence. Once everyone had their fill, TK helped clean up the dishes before Kari invited him out to their balcony. They stood outside alone, standing a small distance from each other and gazing at the stars.

TK finally broke the silence. "This night almost reminds me of when I was training in the Digital World with Gotsumon and Leomon."

Kari shot him a glance. "You actually got to go back?"

TK nodded. "Etemon and Puppetmon went back one and took me with them, pretending to take me on a camping trip. I saw our Digimon, and I tried to tell them about you and the others to the best of my knowledge. Gatomon misses you a lot, but she has Patamon to keep her company. She was hurt when I said I hadn't heard from you in over a year."

"Why did you train with Leomon and Gotsumon?"

"Gotsumon knew the improved versions of the Bakusai Tenketsu technique where one can throw a ki ball at a rock and it'll have a better effect than by just touching it with a finger. As for Leomon, he knew the correct way of the Nekoken fighting style, and he was the only swordsman I knew..."


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13-year-old TK caught the bokken Leomon had tossed at him and held it like a sword. The lion Digimon took one for himself and stood in a stance. "Now, remember what I taught you, TK. Keep calm, and don't let your emotions get the better of you."

The boy nodded, then blocked as lemon began the match. Off on the side, Patamon, Gotsumon and Gatomon were watching the two battle. They said nothing so that TK wouldn't get distracted. TK was holding his own well for over five minutes until he tried to knock the stick out of Leomon's hands, yet the Digimon saw this and did it to him, disarming him.

Leomon pointed the bokken at TK's heart. "Had this been a real fight, you'd be dead. What were you thinking?" His voice was calm and not angry, yet stern.

TK hung his head. "I thought I could win-."

"That is why you failed. In swordplay and battle, you don't expect to win, nor lose. In fact, you are to expect nothing. You defend yourself until your opponent makes his mistake, then act on it as I did earlier."

"Yet I should not expect him to make mistakes?"

Leomon smiled. "You're learning very well."


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Kari moved closer to TK while listening to his story. "What about the Nekoken training? I'd like to know more about that."

TK shook his head. "Sorry. I don't remember that much, and Leomon told me not to worry about it. Since it couldn't have been any worse than what Uncle Genma put Ranma through, I let it go."

"How do you know so much about your cousin? He seems to be very nice when you talk about him, unlike the Hibikis."

"Ranma had a journal since he was about 7. He left it to me when he died. His final entry was the day after Akane gave him the air. 'Read this, TK,' he wrote. "And know the truth. The bad deeds as well as the good, and judge me as you see fit. Maybe you will hate me as much as Ryoga and Akane do now or maybe not. Don't make the same mistakes I did, Takeru. I beg of you, or I fear you and those around you will suffer as I and those I knew did as well.'

I've read the journal countless times, memorizing every detail. Especially the ones concerning his 'relationship' with Akane."

Kari placed an arm around TK. "Tell me more, please? I want to know what went wrong... so that we never go through what they did. I find you again after five years, and I will never let you go again."

TK looked into her eyes, then looked away, sighing. "To put it simply, Akane never trusted him. She found out the hard way about his Jusenkyo curse, that he changed into a girl with cold water and changed back with hot water. From then on, she branded him a pervert. And when the other fiancees came, her mistrust in him grew ever more. Because of this, she never really loved him. Without trust, Kari, there can never be friendship. Or love."

Now Kari had a better understanding. <I'll never make such a stupid mistake like that,> she swore to herself. <I trust Takeru more than myself, and I've known him longer than Akane, Ryoga, or Davis have. He'd never let me down or hurt me intentionally.>

"I trust you, Takeru," she whispered, laying her head on his shoulder.

TK looked at her and smiled. "Thank you, Kari."


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Davis walked down the halls of Furinkan High on Monday, a smile on his lips. He was going to ask Kari out on a date. <I think she's cooled off since that afternoon at the Dojo. Now's the perfect time to ask-.>

He stopped suddenly, looking down the hall to see TK at his locker, gathering his books.

Davis hid as he saw Kari come up to him. "TK, do you have any plans tonight, other than meeting with your tutor?"

TK looked at her. "None. Why do you ask?"

"Well, would you like to see a movie with me tonight? I hear the new Jim Carrey movie is hilarious."

TK smiled. <Why not? Since she and Davis aren't dating, as I thought.> "I'd like that. What time should I pick you up?"

Davis gripped the edge of one locker tightly as he heard TK and Kari make plans for the evening. <NO! Kari's going to a movie with Saotome?! How can she even think of it?> Even after he saw them leave, he remained where he was. <I have to protect her from him! But, how?!>


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Ryoga heard the door slam and saw Davis stalk into the living room. "What's wrong?"

Davis sulked onto the couch beside his cousin. "It's Kari. She's going to the movies with Saotome at 5."

Ryoga frowned. "And you're not going to stop him?"

"How the hell can I, Ryoga?! Have you forgotten how he totally whooped that one guy's tail over a week ago? He'll kill me before I can even take a step forward, in normal mode, even."

Ryoga nodded, knowing Davis was right. Finally, he yelled into the kitchen for Akane. "Akane! Get me my pack!"

He then faced Davis again. "I can help you, cuz. During my travels, I met up with an old tattoo artist. He gave me this tattoo called 'The Mark of a God,' which makes the wearer invincible to his opponent's attacks, be they ki or physical. I managed to get a tattoo kit from the old man some time ago, in case of emergencies like now. TK will never know what hit him."

Davis grinned deviously. <Perfect! I'll save you, Kari!>


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TK and Kari walked arm-in-arm towards the theater, which was a pleasant surprise to TK. It made him feel more at ease, he realized.

"She may be the best thing that's ever happened to you, TK," Rusty had told him before he left the Mega Mansion. The teen wasn't sure if Rusty had been joking or not.

<I only saw her as a best friend, nothing more. But now... I'm not so sure.>

Kari smiled as they walked. <He's so warm. This is all so perfect-.>

"HOLD IT RIGHT THERE!!"

Both TK and Kari stopped in their tracks. <Oh no! Here we go again!> They turned to see Davis coming at them, shirtless. His chest bore a black tattoo that looked like a face.

"Saotome, let go off Kari right now!" he shouted as he landed a punch to TK's face.

TK let go of Kari as he stumbled back from the punch that actually hurt him a little. <Felt like I was hit by a Gundam,> he thought. His eyes then fell on the tattoo. <That seems familiar... Wait! Ranma mentioned Ryoga had a powerful tattoo.> "That's the 'Mark of a God!'"

Davis smirked. "Correct! With it, I'm invincible to anyone. Especially you, Mr. 'Super Human.' Now I can keep you from hurting Kari."

Kari was mad. "Davis, you're nuts! TK would never hurt me, so leave him alone!"

Davis ignored her as he began to launch several more punches to TK's mid-section. Kari leaped at him and tried to pull him away. She ended up getting swatted away by Davis, who didn't know what he had done, and she hit a wall with the back of her head. After the hit, she fell to the ground, unconscious. Some blood appeared where her head had hit the wall.

Once TK saw this, he was furious. He powered up to Super level and knocked Davis away. <I got to get Kari medical attention and fast!>

Davis looked to see TK take Kari's limp body into his arms and the small trail of blood on the wall. He glared at TK and shouted, "WHAT DID YOU DO TO HER?!" He charged again, but TK and Kari vanished before he could reach them. "KAAAAAAARRRRRIIIII!!!!!!"


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Dinobot, ALF, and Rusty were in the monitor room when TK suddenly appeared and said, "Dinobot, we need help!" The Maximal took the girl straight to the medical center to examine his special patient.

"She'll be fine," he said to TK. "But, she'll need three stitches. I'll need parental consent, though, before proceeding."

TK wasted no time in teleporting out and then back with the Kamiyas. Dinobot wasted no time after Kari's parents gave the approval. TK stood by the wall, never taking his eyes off Kari's sleeping form.

"It's my fault," he muttered. Suddenly, he was hit from the side.

Rusty looked at him and scowled. "Say that again and I'll pound you into the floor! You weren't looking for a fight, Davis was. You were the one concerned about her when she first got hurt, not him. You brought her here to us for help."

"He's right, TK," Mr. Kamiya said. "Your first concern was for our little girl. My wife and I are very grateful for that. If there's anyone to blame, it's this Davis Hibiki."

"It's Akane and Ryoga," Rusty exclaimed. "They're the one's to blame! They filled Davis's head with their hatred and prejudice and jealousy of Ranma and his family. That's what this is all about, jealousy."

TK nodded, and his hand grew into a tight fist. <Davis just couldn't let it go. None of them could.>

Duo and Gohan suddenly rushed in. Duo grabbed TK by the shoulder and said, "TK, don't look know, but the Hibikis are waiting right outside and Davis is with them. All three of them are demanding that you come out and bring Kari with you."

TK's fist grew tighter. "Rusty," he said in a low voice. "Get me my sword! One way or another, that tattoo has got to go!"

ALF shook his head. "I have a better idea, kid. Gohan, get me a bottle of my company's all-purpose stain remover, and hurry!"

After Gohan left, ALF continued, "It's perfect for floors, rugs, clothing, and guaranteed to safely remove any and all tattoos without so much as a skin rash."


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Davis pounded on the mansion's front doors, shouting, "Let me in, Saotome, and give back Kari unharmed!"

Behind him stood Akane and Ryoga. They were silent, remembering the last time they were at the Mansion years ago. Of course, Ranma had been there as well. It was the first time they had also met TK when he was only 8.

Just then, the door swung open to reveal TK and ALF as they stepped out. The little alien was holding some sort of spray bottle, but it had no label. Both he and TK looked at the three Hibikis in anger, which was returned.

"Where is Kari?" Davis demanded. "What have you done with her?"

ALF spoke up for TK. "She's fine. Though she's getting three stitches in her head for a hit she took. TK here brought her to us right away."

Ryoga said, "How did she get that hit, I wonder?" His eye turned to TK with suspicion.

TK spat out, "Ask Davis about it. He was ramming his fists into my stomach after he caught me by surprise, so how could I have hurt her?"

Davis stepped up to him. "Give Kari back! WE'LL take her to a doctor."

"We've got a medic on the team," ALF stated simply and calmly. "So she's in good hands, or should I say claws. Now, why don't we all come inside and talk this over as civilized beings?"

Akane finally spoke. "The Saotomes are NOT civilized! Especially that one there!" She pointed at TK. "I didn't see him try to talk to that one guy Friezor-."

"Friezor would've killed everyone without so much as a first thought," TK exclaimed. "Burter, Cell, or anyone else would have done the same thing I did had they been there in my place. You know what, Akane Hibiki? You're STILL an ungrateful bitch! Ranma should have left you to die or be married off to those kidnappers!"

That was it. Davis lunged with a battle cry as TK went Super and the battle began again. ALF watched them and shook his head. <And I thought Raye had a hard head.>


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Kari heard voices in the darkness. Her eyes slowly opened to see a bright light coming from the ceiling she was staring at. Three familiar faces appeared suddenly, one she did not recognize right away.

"It's okay, Kari," the face said in a robotic voice. "You're at the Mega Mansion, and are among friends."

Kari blinked once. "D-Dinobot?" she asked as she tried to get up.

"Easy, sweetheart!"

Kari looked to see her mother and father beside her. "Where did you come from?"

Dinobot smiled. "TK brought them here after he dropped you off with me. He was worried about you, young lady, but it was nothing but a small cut on the head. I had to give you three stitches."

Kari frowned. "Damn that Davis! He's ruined my date." She then looked around, but only saw Rusty and Duo standing across the room. "Where's TK?"

Duo pointed at a monitor next to him. "He and ALF are outside, with the Hibikis. He and Davis just started fighting again."

Kari got off the bed she was on. "I'm going to tell that idiot off once and for all." She was about to go, but her father stopped her.

"You got hurt once trying to stop Davis, and I won't let that happen again. TK and his friend have it under control, trust them."


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Even as a Super Human, TK was having trouble fending off Davis as they fought. <Looks like we'll have to do this ALF's way.> He quickly put his hands to his face, opening his fingers at his cheeks. ALF quickly looked away as the teen shouted, "SOLAR FLARE!" Once this was done, a bright flash struck.

Davis cried out as the light blinded him before he could get close to his opponent. His eyes shut quickly, but he could still see the whiteness through his eyelids. The flash also blinded Ryoga and Akane.

Once it was over, ALF got to work quickly. He sprayed the "Mark of a God" tattoo with the bottle and gently wiped the ink off as fast as he could. "W-what's going on?" Davis stammered. "I can't see!" Those were his last words as TK gave him his easiest punch, knocking him out.

ALF picked up the unconscious boy and carried him over to the still blinded Hibikis. "Take him and go, before I call the police on you for trespassing! You'll see Kari when she's ready."

Just then, Mrs. Kamiya appeared and walked down to the Hibikis, who were just regaining their sight. She looked at them and said, "I want you to keep that... that stalker relative of yours away from my daughter! If he continues to hound her, I'll see you in court!"

Akane was red with fury. "FINE!" she shouted. "Let her get herself killed by hanging around TK! But, always remember that we warned you about him. He will bring only danger to you and those around him." Facing her husband, she growled, "Come, Ryoga! Let's get Davis home."


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Somewhere in the city, in a dark alley, a cold wind blew suddenly. Then, a portal appeared within the depths of the alleyway. A small, blob-like creature emerged from it just before the portal closed. The slimy creature slowly made it's way to the end of the alley. Once it saw where it was, a monstrous face with large, white eyes and pointy teeth formed.

"...Home... I home... Vengeance... Death to Mega Avengers!"


To be continued...



Author's notes: The idea of Kari getting hurt came from an incident I had when I was a kid. My older sister hit me in the head with her bookbag and the zipper cut my head open. I had to get three stitches and couldn't get my head wet. Hell, My sister had to wash my hair for me for two weeks or so.

Anyway, what happens now? Don't think Davis is outta the picture yet. Whatever showed up at the end will affect him in a major way. This will cause a little insight on the Mega Avengers' past (For you, Happyman and Gennoa, and whoever else asked for backstories.), and bring in some older members. Ja ne!