Ranma 1/2 Fan Fiction / Magic Knight Rayearth Fan Fiction ❯ Pillars of Strength ❯ First Steps ( Chapter 1 )
[ P - Pre-Teen ]
By: afroplex 
Ranma's presence picks up the heat early. However, surprises can go either way.
Anime/Manga: Ranma 1/2 Fan Fiction / Magic Knight Rayearth Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Martial Arts / Fantasy / Adventure / Action | Type: Crossover | Uploaded On: 03.14.2002 | Updated On: 04.14.2002 | Pages: 4 | Words: 2.3K | Visits: 2.6K | Status: Completed
Ranma's presence picks up the heat early. However, surprises can go either way.
Anime/Manga: Ranma 1/2 Fan Fiction / Magic Knight Rayearth Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Martial Arts / Fantasy / Adventure / Action | Type: Crossover | Uploaded On: 03.14.2002 | Updated On: 04.14.2002 | Pages: 4 | Words: 2.3K | Visits: 2.6K | Status: Completed
Pillars of Strength
by Afroplex (jwessels@cse.unl.edu)
Disclaimer - This crossover story is not for profit. All characters within
are property of their respective owners. Please don't sue me, you won't get
anything out of it since I'm but a poor college student.
CHAPTER 1 - First Steps
==============================================================
Ranma felt the familiar sensation of hanging in midair before beginning
to plummet. However, she wasn't usually a few thousand feet in the air.
"Aaaaahhhhh!" A large fish with semitransparent wings was spotted below
where the group of four would land somewhat softly. The two girls Ranma
had plowed over in the observation deck bounced when they hit the fish,
and by some miracle didn't go over the edge. Next, Hikaru landed on top
of them. Ranma landed skillfully to their side and surveyed the area
below.
"This definitely isn't Tokyo anymore."
The three other girls stood. The girl with the glasses, whom was still a
total stranger to Ranma, noticed something else different. "I don't
believe this may be Japan or anywhere close. I see floating mountains
over there."
Hikaru, now beginning to show the effects of adreniline from the drop,
and also being naturally high spirited, spun around to see where
the others were looking, "Wherewherewhere! Letmesee!" When she finally
saw the group of blue crystaline floating islands. "THIS IS SO COOL!"
The blue haired girl's jaw dropped, "How can you say that! We were just
kidnapped by a fish!"
Ranma wasn't too worried, but felt the ping of a slight headache when
she tried to grasp everything that was going on around him. So, she
shrugged it off and sat down to ride it out. The other girls noticed
and stood around, fidgeting and looking at the land below them.
As the ride glided in a slow spiral toward a sandy beach, Ranma stood up.
When the altitude was about four stories from the soft sand, she jumped
off.
Hikaru leaned over the edge, hand extended in a vain attempt to grab
the redhead. "RANMA! No!"
To her amazement, Ranma landed on the sand and waved up the wide eyed
girls. Hikaru clapped, "COOL!"
The blue haired girl, humphed, and crossed her arms. "Show off."
Their flying fish went down to the ground and roughly dumped the others
off onto the ground. Brushing the sand out of their clothes and hair,
the four looked around. As far as they could see, not a person or
building could be seen. Nature dominated the area, with a calm breeze
rustling the trees. Unknown to them, they were being watched from the
top of a cliff overlooking the beach.
"How did you do that Ranma? I've never seen someone jump down that
far!" Hikaru questioned the nervous martial artist.
"I'm the best at martial arts. I figured it was better than getting
dumped like you three did," Ranma replied.
The blue haired girl fumed, "Hey! It's not like we planned to get
dumped in the sand."
Waving his hands in the air, "Sorry, sorry! I didn't mean it like that!"
Ranma took a step back instinctively, expecting to get a mallet in the
head for his efforts. His was pleasently surprised when he didn't
feel it coming.
"So, what do we do know?" the blond with glasses asked.
Hikaru clapped, "I know! Let's do introductions."
Ranma thought she saw for a brief instance cat ears on Hikaru but
shrugged it off. She didn't want to even think about those things
at a time like this.
"Introductions? We just got kidnapped and rode a fish of all things, and
you want to give introductions?" the blue haired girl snapped.
"I think that is a wonderful idea. We may be here a while, so we may as
well get to know eachother," the blond softly added.
Ranma started first, "My name is Ranma Saotome, heir to the Anything Goes
Goes of Martial-"
She was cut off by the blue haired girl, "My name is Umi Ryuuzaki. I'm in
the eighth grade."
"My name is Fuu Hououji. I too am in eighth grade."
"Hikaru Shidou! I'm fourteen years old! Eighth grade!"
The three other girls nearly fell over, "What?"
Ranma added in, "You look a lot younger than I thought. And I thought
others thought I was young. You beat me in that department."
Umi turned to Ranma, "Just how old are you? You can't be much older
than us."
"Actually, I'm almost seventeen. Jeez, you're almost as bad as Akane."
"What are you saying?"
Ranma tried to avoid Umi, but they all stopped when some rocks fell from
the cliffside. Looking up, there was a young man in white flowing robes,
and a staff that towered over his head. Ranma took a defensive stance
in front of the other three. Mumbling under his breath, "Great, another
short one. All the other shorties I've fought are good, so this guy
probably is too if he's been watching the whole time without me noticing.
Just hope he isn't a pervert like Happosai."
Master Mage Clef looked down on the four. Originally they were to meet in
the foot hills, but here he would be able to watch over them in a safer
position. The beast he had summoned informed him telepathically that four
had arrived not three. Upon closer inspection, he could see that three
were indeed the magic knights. The fourth didn't appear to be hostile, and
more on the defense if anything, but a definite aura of will power
surrounded the girl.
Clef muttered under his breath, "Perhaps it is good that the princess
brought this extra person. Her will is definitely strong, and could help.
She must have had a good reason. Surely she knew which were the Magic
Knights, and picked another to help with their young age."
Floating down, Clef approached the girls at a calm pace. "Welcome to
Cephiro."
Ranma tensed, "Some welcome, we were kidnapped. Now send us back."
"I'm sorry. You see, Cephiro is in desparate need of help. High Priest
Zagato imprisoned Princess Emeraulde, the one that brought you here to
this world. Before she was imprisoned, this world was peaceful. Sprites,
animals, people - they lived in harmony off the land. The princess
supported the land through her prayers. Now, monsters are roaming the
land freely and Zagato's minions terrorize the people. The Magic
Knights are the only ones that can save us now and revive the Rune
God. You three behind the girl in front are those three Magic Knights
that can do it."
Hikaru whispered, "Magic Knights.... Rune God..."
Before Clef could speak, Ranma interrupted, "I am a martial artist,
and it's the duty of a martial artist to protect the weak."
Hikaru also chimmed in, "I will also help those in need!"
Umi, not to be out done, was behind Clef. "How can we believe you?"
Grabbing on to his robes, "You are just a kid yourself!" That earned
her a quick wack over the head with Clef's staff. Ranma was always
wondering what it sounded like to not be on the receiving end of those
things.
Umi broke in to try and get them out of anything before Fuu accepted,
"I'm sorry, but we can not help. I believe that the problems of
the people here should be solved by themselves."
"If we could, we wouldn't be needing your help. " Thinking, Clef
added in, "Can you use magic?"
Hikaru shook her head in disappointment. Umi yelled out, "If we could,
I would be home by now!"
Sighing, Clef knew of only one thing to do. They were here, so they
would have to do to save this world. "Bestow Magic!"
The four were bathed in light and energy. Armor formed around them
and their outfits changed appropriately. Clef nodded when he saw
Ranma received the magic he had chosen for her. However, the three
Magic Knights received different types.
"Wow!" Hikaru cheered.
"Oh my..." Fuu examined the devices on their hands.
Ranma touched down, "Nice trick, wha'd it do?"
Umi was just speechless, "What... what was that?!"
As Umi took a step back, she tripped backward. A large ice spear
streaked just over her head. Clef and the others whirred around at the
attacker who stepped out of the bushes. Instead of one, two came
out. A tall woman in a dark revealing outfit, and a staff with
a large orb on the top. Beside her, a kid with a large green hat
and red hair covering his eyes floated on a rock beside him. Clef
knew them, as they used to be his students before Zagato's
influence, "Alcyone and Ascot."
"Master Mage Clef, I'm surprised to have gotten the jump on you so
easily. Zagato saw those four come into this world, and thought
one of them may give us a little bit of trouble. I think it would
be too easy to defeat this ignorant children, don't you think?"
Alcyone proclaimed.
Ascot also snickered, "My friends have the place surrounded. I'm also
wondering why Zagato thought it would be a challenge. At least I'll
have some fun!"
Clef narrowed his eyes. It would be a tough battle, but he believed
he could overpower them. However, fighting a battle and keeping the
four safe would be nearly impossible. They had to escape. Edging
closer to Ranma, but keeping his eyes on the two aggressors,
Clef whispered, "I'm going to try to hold them off, while you three
escape. Do you think you can divert their attention for a few
seconds?"
Ranma grinned, "No problem, I'm not the best for noth'n." Charging
forward, Clef nearly fainted.
"FOOL! YOU'LL GET YOURSELF KILLED!" The diversion was already in
motion, so Clef prayed the young girl would not lose her life
so early. Raising his staff, "Creature Summon!" The gem on his
staff glowed brightly, and a beast with a bird's head and wings, but
a lion's body appeared. "Get on!" Umi and Fuu jumped up, pulling
a kicking Hikaru with them.
"No! I want to help you!" Hikaru yelled.
Clef ignored her, worried more for Ranma. The martial artist was
skillfully dodging some ice bolts from Alcyone, and was even putting
the sorceress on the defensive. Hand to hand combat was not in the
training manual for sorceress, so she flew back into the forest with
Ranma following close behind, circling around to try to land a
surprise assault. The sorceress then changed tactics in the denser
underbrush, hoping her attacker wouldn't have room to avoid
next attack.
"Ice Spear Attack!" At once, hundreds of ice shards rushed forward
at Ranma.
"Kachuu Tenshin Amaguriken!" Ranma punched forward rapidly, knocking
most of the projectiles to the side. Clef was wide eyed as he saw
the aura of confidence growing around the martial artist. The power
radiated protected her from the deadly impact of the shards.
However, in the mist of the excitement, Ranma missed the attack
from behind by Ascot's grub creature, another reason Alcyone
decided to lure the martial artist into the small grove. All of Ranma's
will was focused on destroying all of Alcyone's projectiles. It slammed
into Ranma's completely undefended back, and knocked her unconscious.
Fortunately, the added momentum carried her out of the grove tens of
feet to slide past Clef to just in front of the bird beast. Clef
motioned for the best to pick the unconscious girl and flee.
"Make it to the forest of silence for help. The person there will
know what to do! Now go!"
The beast flew off, with Fuu and Umi trying to keep a struggling
Hikaru from going over.
Turning toward the aggressors, with Ascot having two of his creatures
moving to flank the mage.
Alcyone jumped up and summoned her flying ice unicorn to persue.
Clef, in full battle mode, was ready. "Lightening Array, Come Forth!"
Around him, random shots lashed down. The creatures scrambled for cover,
and Ascot rapidly made a retreat. Alcyone, being in the air with multiple
lightening strikes was not so lucky. Millions of volts traversed through
her tissues. If it wasn't for her enchanced mana training, she would
have been instantly killed. Her creature was vaporized unfortunately,
and she plummeted to the ground, tendrals of smoke wisping off her flesh.
Clef was ready for any attacks the younger one may send, so his senses
were on full alert when a bolt came in from behind. A quick teleport
spell moved him to the side, out of harms way of the fatal attack.
"Only one other knows that attack," turning slowly to face the new
adversary, Clef gripped his staff tighter, his knuckles white.
"Zagato."
"Very good master mage. I'm impressed you avoided my attack. Now you will
die."
Clef needed to stall for only a few more seconds, then his next spell
would be complete. "Wait. What is it you are after Zagato? Domination?"
"Ha! Don't be a fool. I am not after such petty things."
Clef smirked as his spell powerup was complete. His staff glowed
white and he disappeared in a flash.
Zagato frowned, "You are smarter than I give you credit master mage.
Next time I won't be so careless to allow you to teleport away."
He faded out of the area to return to his mirror and observe
the Magic Knights. Ascot also returned, leaving a barely moving
Alcyone to find her own way back to the lair.
======================================================
E ND CHAPTER 1
Author's note - Interesting eh? Having Ranma enter the picture was bound
to change the way events transpire in the Rayearth storyline. Besides,
it would get boring if things were too predictable. Thanks all for the
input. I've tried fixing some of the obvious inconsistancies. I put
some thought into what Ranma's love life may have in store for him in Cephiro
(especially after the curse makes it's grand entrance).
Next chapter Ranma's curse is revealed. Also a more determined and pissed
martial artist unleashes his frustrations of being ambushed on the
resident monsters.
by Afroplex (jwessels@cse.unl.edu)
Disclaimer - This crossover story is not for profit. All characters within
are property of their respective owners. Please don't sue me, you won't get
anything out of it since I'm but a poor college student.
CHAPTER 1 - First Steps
==============================================================
Ranma felt the familiar sensation of hanging in midair before beginning
to plummet. However, she wasn't usually a few thousand feet in the air.
"Aaaaahhhhh!" A large fish with semitransparent wings was spotted below
where the group of four would land somewhat softly. The two girls Ranma
had plowed over in the observation deck bounced when they hit the fish,
and by some miracle didn't go over the edge. Next, Hikaru landed on top
of them. Ranma landed skillfully to their side and surveyed the area
below.
"This definitely isn't Tokyo anymore."
The three other girls stood. The girl with the glasses, whom was still a
total stranger to Ranma, noticed something else different. "I don't
believe this may be Japan or anywhere close. I see floating mountains
over there."
Hikaru, now beginning to show the effects of adreniline from the drop,
and also being naturally high spirited, spun around to see where
the others were looking, "Wherewherewhere! Letmesee!" When she finally
saw the group of blue crystaline floating islands. "THIS IS SO COOL!"
The blue haired girl's jaw dropped, "How can you say that! We were just
kidnapped by a fish!"
Ranma wasn't too worried, but felt the ping of a slight headache when
she tried to grasp everything that was going on around him. So, she
shrugged it off and sat down to ride it out. The other girls noticed
and stood around, fidgeting and looking at the land below them.
As the ride glided in a slow spiral toward a sandy beach, Ranma stood up.
When the altitude was about four stories from the soft sand, she jumped
off.
Hikaru leaned over the edge, hand extended in a vain attempt to grab
the redhead. "RANMA! No!"
To her amazement, Ranma landed on the sand and waved up the wide eyed
girls. Hikaru clapped, "COOL!"
The blue haired girl, humphed, and crossed her arms. "Show off."
Their flying fish went down to the ground and roughly dumped the others
off onto the ground. Brushing the sand out of their clothes and hair,
the four looked around. As far as they could see, not a person or
building could be seen. Nature dominated the area, with a calm breeze
rustling the trees. Unknown to them, they were being watched from the
top of a cliff overlooking the beach.
"How did you do that Ranma? I've never seen someone jump down that
far!" Hikaru questioned the nervous martial artist.
"I'm the best at martial arts. I figured it was better than getting
dumped like you three did," Ranma replied.
The blue haired girl fumed, "Hey! It's not like we planned to get
dumped in the sand."
Waving his hands in the air, "Sorry, sorry! I didn't mean it like that!"
Ranma took a step back instinctively, expecting to get a mallet in the
head for his efforts. His was pleasently surprised when he didn't
feel it coming.
"So, what do we do know?" the blond with glasses asked.
Hikaru clapped, "I know! Let's do introductions."
Ranma thought she saw for a brief instance cat ears on Hikaru but
shrugged it off. She didn't want to even think about those things
at a time like this.
"Introductions? We just got kidnapped and rode a fish of all things, and
you want to give introductions?" the blue haired girl snapped.
"I think that is a wonderful idea. We may be here a while, so we may as
well get to know eachother," the blond softly added.
Ranma started first, "My name is Ranma Saotome, heir to the Anything Goes
Goes of Martial-"
She was cut off by the blue haired girl, "My name is Umi Ryuuzaki. I'm in
the eighth grade."
"My name is Fuu Hououji. I too am in eighth grade."
"Hikaru Shidou! I'm fourteen years old! Eighth grade!"
The three other girls nearly fell over, "What?"
Ranma added in, "You look a lot younger than I thought. And I thought
others thought I was young. You beat me in that department."
Umi turned to Ranma, "Just how old are you? You can't be much older
than us."
"Actually, I'm almost seventeen. Jeez, you're almost as bad as Akane."
"What are you saying?"
Ranma tried to avoid Umi, but they all stopped when some rocks fell from
the cliffside. Looking up, there was a young man in white flowing robes,
and a staff that towered over his head. Ranma took a defensive stance
in front of the other three. Mumbling under his breath, "Great, another
short one. All the other shorties I've fought are good, so this guy
probably is too if he's been watching the whole time without me noticing.
Just hope he isn't a pervert like Happosai."
Master Mage Clef looked down on the four. Originally they were to meet in
the foot hills, but here he would be able to watch over them in a safer
position. The beast he had summoned informed him telepathically that four
had arrived not three. Upon closer inspection, he could see that three
were indeed the magic knights. The fourth didn't appear to be hostile, and
more on the defense if anything, but a definite aura of will power
surrounded the girl.
Clef muttered under his breath, "Perhaps it is good that the princess
brought this extra person. Her will is definitely strong, and could help.
She must have had a good reason. Surely she knew which were the Magic
Knights, and picked another to help with their young age."
Floating down, Clef approached the girls at a calm pace. "Welcome to
Cephiro."
Ranma tensed, "Some welcome, we were kidnapped. Now send us back."
"I'm sorry. You see, Cephiro is in desparate need of help. High Priest
Zagato imprisoned Princess Emeraulde, the one that brought you here to
this world. Before she was imprisoned, this world was peaceful. Sprites,
animals, people - they lived in harmony off the land. The princess
supported the land through her prayers. Now, monsters are roaming the
land freely and Zagato's minions terrorize the people. The Magic
Knights are the only ones that can save us now and revive the Rune
God. You three behind the girl in front are those three Magic Knights
that can do it."
Hikaru whispered, "Magic Knights.... Rune God..."
Before Clef could speak, Ranma interrupted, "I am a martial artist,
and it's the duty of a martial artist to protect the weak."
Hikaru also chimmed in, "I will also help those in need!"
Umi, not to be out done, was behind Clef. "How can we believe you?"
Grabbing on to his robes, "You are just a kid yourself!" That earned
her a quick wack over the head with Clef's staff. Ranma was always
wondering what it sounded like to not be on the receiving end of those
things.
Umi broke in to try and get them out of anything before Fuu accepted,
"I'm sorry, but we can not help. I believe that the problems of
the people here should be solved by themselves."
"If we could, we wouldn't be needing your help. " Thinking, Clef
added in, "Can you use magic?"
Hikaru shook her head in disappointment. Umi yelled out, "If we could,
I would be home by now!"
Sighing, Clef knew of only one thing to do. They were here, so they
would have to do to save this world. "Bestow Magic!"
The four were bathed in light and energy. Armor formed around them
and their outfits changed appropriately. Clef nodded when he saw
Ranma received the magic he had chosen for her. However, the three
Magic Knights received different types.
"Wow!" Hikaru cheered.
"Oh my..." Fuu examined the devices on their hands.
Ranma touched down, "Nice trick, wha'd it do?"
Umi was just speechless, "What... what was that?!"
As Umi took a step back, she tripped backward. A large ice spear
streaked just over her head. Clef and the others whirred around at the
attacker who stepped out of the bushes. Instead of one, two came
out. A tall woman in a dark revealing outfit, and a staff with
a large orb on the top. Beside her, a kid with a large green hat
and red hair covering his eyes floated on a rock beside him. Clef
knew them, as they used to be his students before Zagato's
influence, "Alcyone and Ascot."
"Master Mage Clef, I'm surprised to have gotten the jump on you so
easily. Zagato saw those four come into this world, and thought
one of them may give us a little bit of trouble. I think it would
be too easy to defeat this ignorant children, don't you think?"
Alcyone proclaimed.
Ascot also snickered, "My friends have the place surrounded. I'm also
wondering why Zagato thought it would be a challenge. At least I'll
have some fun!"
Clef narrowed his eyes. It would be a tough battle, but he believed
he could overpower them. However, fighting a battle and keeping the
four safe would be nearly impossible. They had to escape. Edging
closer to Ranma, but keeping his eyes on the two aggressors,
Clef whispered, "I'm going to try to hold them off, while you three
escape. Do you think you can divert their attention for a few
seconds?"
Ranma grinned, "No problem, I'm not the best for noth'n." Charging
forward, Clef nearly fainted.
"FOOL! YOU'LL GET YOURSELF KILLED!" The diversion was already in
motion, so Clef prayed the young girl would not lose her life
so early. Raising his staff, "Creature Summon!" The gem on his
staff glowed brightly, and a beast with a bird's head and wings, but
a lion's body appeared. "Get on!" Umi and Fuu jumped up, pulling
a kicking Hikaru with them.
"No! I want to help you!" Hikaru yelled.
Clef ignored her, worried more for Ranma. The martial artist was
skillfully dodging some ice bolts from Alcyone, and was even putting
the sorceress on the defensive. Hand to hand combat was not in the
training manual for sorceress, so she flew back into the forest with
Ranma following close behind, circling around to try to land a
surprise assault. The sorceress then changed tactics in the denser
underbrush, hoping her attacker wouldn't have room to avoid
next attack.
"Ice Spear Attack!" At once, hundreds of ice shards rushed forward
at Ranma.
"Kachuu Tenshin Amaguriken!" Ranma punched forward rapidly, knocking
most of the projectiles to the side. Clef was wide eyed as he saw
the aura of confidence growing around the martial artist. The power
radiated protected her from the deadly impact of the shards.
However, in the mist of the excitement, Ranma missed the attack
from behind by Ascot's grub creature, another reason Alcyone
decided to lure the martial artist into the small grove. All of Ranma's
will was focused on destroying all of Alcyone's projectiles. It slammed
into Ranma's completely undefended back, and knocked her unconscious.
Fortunately, the added momentum carried her out of the grove tens of
feet to slide past Clef to just in front of the bird beast. Clef
motioned for the best to pick the unconscious girl and flee.
"Make it to the forest of silence for help. The person there will
know what to do! Now go!"
The beast flew off, with Fuu and Umi trying to keep a struggling
Hikaru from going over.
Turning toward the aggressors, with Ascot having two of his creatures
moving to flank the mage.
Alcyone jumped up and summoned her flying ice unicorn to persue.
Clef, in full battle mode, was ready. "Lightening Array, Come Forth!"
Around him, random shots lashed down. The creatures scrambled for cover,
and Ascot rapidly made a retreat. Alcyone, being in the air with multiple
lightening strikes was not so lucky. Millions of volts traversed through
her tissues. If it wasn't for her enchanced mana training, she would
have been instantly killed. Her creature was vaporized unfortunately,
and she plummeted to the ground, tendrals of smoke wisping off her flesh.
Clef was ready for any attacks the younger one may send, so his senses
were on full alert when a bolt came in from behind. A quick teleport
spell moved him to the side, out of harms way of the fatal attack.
"Only one other knows that attack," turning slowly to face the new
adversary, Clef gripped his staff tighter, his knuckles white.
"Zagato."
"Very good master mage. I'm impressed you avoided my attack. Now you will
die."
Clef needed to stall for only a few more seconds, then his next spell
would be complete. "Wait. What is it you are after Zagato? Domination?"
"Ha! Don't be a fool. I am not after such petty things."
Clef smirked as his spell powerup was complete. His staff glowed
white and he disappeared in a flash.
Zagato frowned, "You are smarter than I give you credit master mage.
Next time I won't be so careless to allow you to teleport away."
He faded out of the area to return to his mirror and observe
the Magic Knights. Ascot also returned, leaving a barely moving
Alcyone to find her own way back to the lair.
======================================================
E ND CHAPTER 1
Author's note - Interesting eh? Having Ranma enter the picture was bound
to change the way events transpire in the Rayearth storyline. Besides,
it would get boring if things were too predictable. Thanks all for the
input. I've tried fixing some of the obvious inconsistancies. I put
some thought into what Ranma's love life may have in store for him in Cephiro
(especially after the curse makes it's grand entrance).
Next chapter Ranma's curse is revealed. Also a more determined and pissed
martial artist unleashes his frustrations of being ambushed on the
resident monsters.