Ranma 1/2 Fan Fiction ❯ Ranma/Knights of the Old Republic ❯ Celebrations, Reunions, and Hidden Dangers ( Chapter 15 )
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By: EternalFreedom 
Ranma has left for the Republic and so has the rest of the Ebon Hawk crews to celebrate on Telos...but Ranma is not alone in this trip, unlike before as he keeps his promise to one day show his mother the Universe on his own ship.
But is there a chance that Nodoka will find a new love while she is there on Telos?
And what sort of danger awaits Ranma while he is there in the Known Galaxy?
Anime/Manga: Ranma 1/2 Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Action / Romance / Sci-fi | Type: Crossover | Uploaded On: 01.04.2008 | Pages: 10 | Words: 15.4K | Visits: 915 | Status: Completed
Ranma has left for the Republic and so has the rest of the Ebon Hawk crews to celebrate on Telos...but Ranma is not alone in this trip, unlike before as he keeps his promise to one day show his mother the Universe on his own ship.
But is there a chance that Nodoka will find a new love while she is there on Telos?
And what sort of danger awaits Ranma while he is there in the Known Galaxy?
Anime/Manga: Ranma 1/2 Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Action / Romance / Sci-fi | Type: Crossover | Uploaded On: 01.04.2008 | Pages: 10 | Words: 15.4K | Visits: 915 | Status: Completed
Ranma / Knights of the Old Republic
Disclaimer: I have not ownership of Ranma and Knights of the Old Republic, they are the respective property of their creators and as you might have figured out…I am not the creator of either…but I am the creator of this story.
Chapter 11
Celebrations, Reunions, and Hidden Dangers
< >: Thoughts
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Koujima was busy in the track and field playing soccer with the rest of his class-mates. He had been made team captain as part of the plan since his athletic skills were far greater than the others. Though some of the players resented his skills, his ability to lead was unquestionable and the others respected him.
As Koujima played in the practice game, another part of him was planning another set of plans...
The first was to set up a covert defense network with the reinforcements he had gained both from the Jedi Order and his Mandalorian clan. Knowing that it would still take years for both factions to regain fighting strength meant that he would have to make due with the current reinforcements that he gained. That meant that he had to use all their latent skills to the best levels.
Valeena was just as well trained in the martial ways as her father Bralor, and her mother Terna, who Bralor had married a year after the Battle for Telos was just as tough as her husband, though she was mostly busy working as a pilot for the supply drops the Clans needed. This meant that Valeena would certainly work well as a spy. Plus her looks made her a foreigner, and a bit less likely to grab attention...if she didn't attract any at first, so she would have to enroll in another school in Nerima...but where?
The same could be said for Freyna, she was a talented scout like her father Kelborn and thus would work well as a free lance photographer. Her mother Yunra was just as talented as a scout, though she was an outsider in the past when Kelborn married her. Unlike most outsider women, she was very familiar with the ways of the Mandalorians and adapted to her husband's lifestyle.
Shandra was a great Jedi Consular and as a talented musician, as most of her artistic people were known to be. But where she could be stationed was a question that had to be answered soon since it would be a bad idea to make her a professional since her age would be a bit of a problem since despite her being older than him, she looked rather younger than she normally is. That would mean she would have to be in a school that he knew best.
The rest of his comrades of both Mandalorian and Jedi were all human and near human to better blend in with the population of Nerima, each bringing a unique set of skills and wisdom to the table, it was up to Kouji on how to best utilize them. But for now he would have to maintain the cover of being a normal student...the same could be said for his team-mates.
He now however had to plan for the next two days since he also had another commitment to his family...his other family. It was high time he paid them a much needed visit and maybe keep his promise to his mother and the others so they can see the galaxy for themselves.
Koujima passed several defenders on the other players and passed it to his other team mates...and then...
KICK!!!
The players watched as the one with the ball passed it to Koujima and he kicked it right in the net.
As the players were getting ready to rest and relax after the training session...many of the female students commented on the game...namely on Koujima. The giggles and wild stories kept on...much to the displeasure of a certain short tempered girl.
"Damn! Why is it hard for them all to see that the guy's nothing but a pervert?!" Akane fumed as she also was warming up for a volleyball game.
Nabiki however wasn't listening as she took covert pictures of Koujima in his shorts, soccer shoes, and sweat-shirt...more yen notes for her to get with these pictures...not to mention he was nice to chat with though she still had a mystery on her hands concerning him.
"Oh chill Akane, he's not doing anything untoward the girls here. unlike Kuno-baby...or are you still sore he beat you even with the mallet?"
As Koujima played in the practice game, another part of him was planning another set of plans...
The first was to set up a covert defense network with the reinforcements he had gained both from the Jedi Order and his Mandalorian clan. Knowing that it would still take years for both factions to regain fighting strength meant that he would have to make due with the current reinforcements that he gained. That meant that he had to use all their latent skills to the best levels.
Valeena was just as well trained in the martial ways as her father Bralor, and her mother Terna, who Bralor had married a year after the Battle for Telos was just as tough as her husband, though she was mostly busy working as a pilot for the supply drops the Clans needed. This meant that Valeena would certainly work well as a spy. Plus her looks made her a foreigner, and a bit less likely to grab attention...if she didn't attract any at first, so she would have to enroll in another school in Nerima...but where?
The same could be said for Freyna, she was a talented scout like her father Kelborn and thus would work well as a free lance photographer. Her mother Yunra was just as talented as a scout, though she was an outsider in the past when Kelborn married her. Unlike most outsider women, she was very familiar with the ways of the Mandalorians and adapted to her husband's lifestyle.
Shandra was a great Jedi Consular and as a talented musician, as most of her artistic people were known to be. But where she could be stationed was a question that had to be answered soon since it would be a bad idea to make her a professional since her age would be a bit of a problem since despite her being older than him, she looked rather younger than she normally is. That would mean she would have to be in a school that he knew best.
The rest of his comrades of both Mandalorian and Jedi were all human and near human to better blend in with the population of Nerima, each bringing a unique set of skills and wisdom to the table, it was up to Kouji on how to best utilize them. But for now he would have to maintain the cover of being a normal student...the same could be said for his team-mates.
He now however had to plan for the next two days since he also had another commitment to his family...his other family. It was high time he paid them a much needed visit and maybe keep his promise to his mother and the others so they can see the galaxy for themselves.
Koujima passed several defenders on the other players and passed it to his other team mates...and then...
KICK!!!
The players watched as the one with the ball passed it to Koujima and he kicked it right in the net.
As the players were getting ready to rest and relax after the training session...many of the female students commented on the game...namely on Koujima. The giggles and wild stories kept on...much to the displeasure of a certain short tempered girl.
"Damn! Why is it hard for them all to see that the guy's nothing but a pervert?!" Akane fumed as she also was warming up for a volleyball game.
Nabiki however wasn't listening as she took covert pictures of Koujima in his shorts, soccer shoes, and sweat-shirt...more yen notes for her to get with these pictures...not to mention he was nice to chat with though she still had a mystery on her hands concerning him.
"Oh chill Akane, he's not doing anything untoward the girls here. unlike Kuno-baby...or are you still sore he beat you even with the mallet?"
Nabiki said teasingly.
Akane fumed even more as she recalled how easily Kouji had beaten her...and that BOY who was her fiancé and his father. No way was she ever getting engaged to any pervert like him. Besides...he got his butt handed down to him by Kouji, showing that she will be the only one to beat him!!!
Then...
"Hi Koujima!"
The others turned to see Lisa sashay her way to Kouji, and in her altered school-girl outfit made the men drool as she sat daintily next to Kouji who was blushing like hell as the redhead sat next to him and offered him some food, making the girls fume a bit and the guys grumble...and added more fuel to the fire to Akane...who naturally didn't recall how PAINFULLY Lisa had incapacitated Kuno the first time she fought him.
"That is IT! I have had it with that hussy!!!"
Nabiki watched in shock as Akane stomped off to apparently attack Lisa...she hoped Akane wouldn't do it, but the way she walked spoke volumes of her intentions. Nabiki sighed and wondered if Akane was going to be bruised to tomorrow after her fight with Lisa.
(Lump time for Hurricane Akane as she picks a fight with Ly'sandra! Anyone care to watch?)
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In space...
Sith Lord Khalus' apprentice looked at the suspension cages filled with preservation/nutrient liquid that housed the sedated Hssiss as they were being shipped in his personal cruiser, the Shadow Heart as he was ready to locate the best place to unleash the beasts. The beasts would serve well in giving the Republic and the disgusting Jedi a headache as he did his work unhindered by the Jedi's Investigation Forces, and the Republic's Intel Division. Though in reality he would love nothing more but to break and kill a Jedi, he had his orders...he had been a good apprentice and had to gain more power when he too would strike down his Master.
But Master Khalus was deadly and now wasn't the best time so he would have to wait until the time was right, a hint of weakness was all the apprentice needed. It was the way of the Sith...and he LOVED it more than anything. He cradled his own handcrafted lightsaber and waited for the chance to come to him...
But for now...it was time to have the Hssiss fed.
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Back in Furinkan...
"Hey you!!"
Lisa turned and smirked as she spotted Akane looking at her with fury. The Zeltron, being a fighter, studied the girl and snorted mentally at her level of combat skills, which were too low level for her. But she answered Akane anyway...
"Yes?"
"How can you be around such a pervert like that guy?!" The hot tempered girl said, pointing at Koujima.
Koujima was getting tired of this and wondered if he would have to step into this mess. But the way Lisa spoke told the Jedi that she could handle this well on her own, but he was worried...not for Lisa...but for Akane.
"I like him and he's a good gentleman. Plus he's quite the hunk..." Lisa said with a very suggestive smile.
The groans of jealousy coming from the girls and the looks of the same emotion from the guys made Akane even more steamed. She might not show it but she loved being the most popular and talked about girl in the whole school and was the best martial artist in Nerima. But with Kouji nearby, that wasn't happening and the others near him, Ukyo, Shampoo, and the redhead Lisa were taking all that away and THAT had pissed off Akane...that plus the beating she got twice from Kouji added insult to injury.
That plus Lisa's air of strength and class irritated her to no end.
"YOU hang out with him and you play all the other perverts here like that! You have no sense of dignity and self respect at all!!! You're nothing but a cheap fun loving and crazy redhead foreigner!!!"
That got Lisa's attention as she glared a bit at the arrogant attitude of Akane. She however still smirked and showed that she was not impressed with Akane's attempts to goad her.
"Really now? Are you done saying that you are jealous and you are inadequate as a woman?"
"WHAT?!"
"I mean that you don't know a single thing about being a woman, so you are jealous that I can do this to them and you can't? You act like you are the best in Nerima as a fighter...but your skills are so low, that Kouji only used the most basic of moves to take you down. Plus...Girls are supposed to ATTRACT Boys...or didn't you learn the facts of life?"
Lisa asked with a warm grin...making many guys blush...plus making Akane furious as hell.
"WHY YOU..."
"Temper, temper...you said you were a martial artist, and so am I, but you are the worst at it, along with being the WORST example of a woman. I mean look at you, you come here and look for a fight from me when I don't have a reason to even start one with you...and you make a scene now just to cover up your own insecurities about being a woman. Look at you...you are jealous, cause if you weren't you wouldn't be acting the way you are now and you certainly would be more secure with your feminine side...but instead you treat boys like they are the plague."
"I AM NOT JEALOUS!!!!"
"Really now? So if that is true, then why are you always acting like you are? Your sisters are more the women than you could ever be. I met them in the beach not two days ago." Lisa said with a smile as she looked at Nabiki who was surprised a bit at being involved.
"You're middle sister Nabiki for example...she has brains, wits, and well....quite the figure to boot. There's no doubt in my mind that she can be a REAL career woman than you could ever be, she can find the best jobs and be well paid for them. Plus with her attributes, she certainly has a better chance with guys than you could."
Nabiki couldn't help but feel proud of that.
Lisa then grinned.
"And let's not forget your other sister Kasumi. She is very kind hearted, strong willed, and certainly a good example of a woman due to her hard work, kindness, and show of being comfortable, though a bit naive of her own feminine attributes, and she certainly is a model wife due to being comfortable in her nature as a woman. I actually envy the guy who will one day have her as a wife."
"You are NEITHER of them and it is a shame that you come here and accuse me of having no self respect as a woman. I love my feminine traits and unlike you I revel in them. Plus...I do know more about the facts of life than you ever could. I know how much...FUN it is for girls to BE with boys, and I like Kouji cause he's a real fine man, and I love nothing more than to be with him and to be around him. I like him since he's a real gentleman...you are so uncertain about your own worth as a woman that although you LOVE the attention guys give you, you don't let them get close to you, and when they do...you beat them up! Such a shame...you will be a nothing more than a frigid old MAID by the time you reach adulthood...if you DO reach adulthood that is."
"You're like a spoiled brat who is so insecure with herself that you go against nature and try to be different...but all you are doing is making a total...oh I don't know...oh yes, a jack-ass out of yourself!"
That got Akane real angry since Lisa was striking home on the board. She lashed out with a punch, but Lisa merely caught her by the wrist and she grinned warmly at Akane.
"You want to prove me wrong...don't you? You want to prove to yourself that I am lying...don't you?"
"Yes! I'm going to..."
Lisa's smile disappeared a bit and she growled.
Akane fumed even more as she recalled how easily Kouji had beaten her...and that BOY who was her fiancé and his father. No way was she ever getting engaged to any pervert like him. Besides...he got his butt handed down to him by Kouji, showing that she will be the only one to beat him!!!
Then...
"Hi Koujima!"
The others turned to see Lisa sashay her way to Kouji, and in her altered school-girl outfit made the men drool as she sat daintily next to Kouji who was blushing like hell as the redhead sat next to him and offered him some food, making the girls fume a bit and the guys grumble...and added more fuel to the fire to Akane...who naturally didn't recall how PAINFULLY Lisa had incapacitated Kuno the first time she fought him.
"That is IT! I have had it with that hussy!!!"
Nabiki watched in shock as Akane stomped off to apparently attack Lisa...she hoped Akane wouldn't do it, but the way she walked spoke volumes of her intentions. Nabiki sighed and wondered if Akane was going to be bruised to tomorrow after her fight with Lisa.
(Lump time for Hurricane Akane as she picks a fight with Ly'sandra! Anyone care to watch?)
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In space...
Sith Lord Khalus' apprentice looked at the suspension cages filled with preservation/nutrient liquid that housed the sedated Hssiss as they were being shipped in his personal cruiser, the Shadow Heart as he was ready to locate the best place to unleash the beasts. The beasts would serve well in giving the Republic and the disgusting Jedi a headache as he did his work unhindered by the Jedi's Investigation Forces, and the Republic's Intel Division. Though in reality he would love nothing more but to break and kill a Jedi, he had his orders...he had been a good apprentice and had to gain more power when he too would strike down his Master.
But Master Khalus was deadly and now wasn't the best time so he would have to wait until the time was right, a hint of weakness was all the apprentice needed. It was the way of the Sith...and he LOVED it more than anything. He cradled his own handcrafted lightsaber and waited for the chance to come to him...
But for now...it was time to have the Hssiss fed.
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Back in Furinkan...
"Hey you!!"
Lisa turned and smirked as she spotted Akane looking at her with fury. The Zeltron, being a fighter, studied the girl and snorted mentally at her level of combat skills, which were too low level for her. But she answered Akane anyway...
"Yes?"
"How can you be around such a pervert like that guy?!" The hot tempered girl said, pointing at Koujima.
Koujima was getting tired of this and wondered if he would have to step into this mess. But the way Lisa spoke told the Jedi that she could handle this well on her own, but he was worried...not for Lisa...but for Akane.
"I like him and he's a good gentleman. Plus he's quite the hunk..." Lisa said with a very suggestive smile.
The groans of jealousy coming from the girls and the looks of the same emotion from the guys made Akane even more steamed. She might not show it but she loved being the most popular and talked about girl in the whole school and was the best martial artist in Nerima. But with Kouji nearby, that wasn't happening and the others near him, Ukyo, Shampoo, and the redhead Lisa were taking all that away and THAT had pissed off Akane...that plus the beating she got twice from Kouji added insult to injury.
That plus Lisa's air of strength and class irritated her to no end.
"YOU hang out with him and you play all the other perverts here like that! You have no sense of dignity and self respect at all!!! You're nothing but a cheap fun loving and crazy redhead foreigner!!!"
That got Lisa's attention as she glared a bit at the arrogant attitude of Akane. She however still smirked and showed that she was not impressed with Akane's attempts to goad her.
"Really now? Are you done saying that you are jealous and you are inadequate as a woman?"
"WHAT?!"
"I mean that you don't know a single thing about being a woman, so you are jealous that I can do this to them and you can't? You act like you are the best in Nerima as a fighter...but your skills are so low, that Kouji only used the most basic of moves to take you down. Plus...Girls are supposed to ATTRACT Boys...or didn't you learn the facts of life?"
Lisa asked with a warm grin...making many guys blush...plus making Akane furious as hell.
"WHY YOU..."
"Temper, temper...you said you were a martial artist, and so am I, but you are the worst at it, along with being the WORST example of a woman. I mean look at you, you come here and look for a fight from me when I don't have a reason to even start one with you...and you make a scene now just to cover up your own insecurities about being a woman. Look at you...you are jealous, cause if you weren't you wouldn't be acting the way you are now and you certainly would be more secure with your feminine side...but instead you treat boys like they are the plague."
"I AM NOT JEALOUS!!!!"
"Really now? So if that is true, then why are you always acting like you are? Your sisters are more the women than you could ever be. I met them in the beach not two days ago." Lisa said with a smile as she looked at Nabiki who was surprised a bit at being involved.
"You're middle sister Nabiki for example...she has brains, wits, and well....quite the figure to boot. There's no doubt in my mind that she can be a REAL career woman than you could ever be, she can find the best jobs and be well paid for them. Plus with her attributes, she certainly has a better chance with guys than you could."
Nabiki couldn't help but feel proud of that.
Lisa then grinned.
"And let's not forget your other sister Kasumi. She is very kind hearted, strong willed, and certainly a good example of a woman due to her hard work, kindness, and show of being comfortable, though a bit naive of her own feminine attributes, and she certainly is a model wife due to being comfortable in her nature as a woman. I actually envy the guy who will one day have her as a wife."
"You are NEITHER of them and it is a shame that you come here and accuse me of having no self respect as a woman. I love my feminine traits and unlike you I revel in them. Plus...I do know more about the facts of life than you ever could. I know how much...FUN it is for girls to BE with boys, and I like Kouji cause he's a real fine man, and I love nothing more than to be with him and to be around him. I like him since he's a real gentleman...you are so uncertain about your own worth as a woman that although you LOVE the attention guys give you, you don't let them get close to you, and when they do...you beat them up! Such a shame...you will be a nothing more than a frigid old MAID by the time you reach adulthood...if you DO reach adulthood that is."
"You're like a spoiled brat who is so insecure with herself that you go against nature and try to be different...but all you are doing is making a total...oh I don't know...oh yes, a jack-ass out of yourself!"
That got Akane real angry since Lisa was striking home on the board. She lashed out with a punch, but Lisa merely caught her by the wrist and she grinned warmly at Akane.
"You want to prove me wrong...don't you? You want to prove to yourself that I am lying...don't you?"
"Yes! I'm going to..."
Lisa's smile disappeared a bit and she growled.
"Then prove me wrong here and now you little schutta. You want to fight me? Then name the time and place."
Akane nodded. "Basketball court in the gym today...no weapons."
Lisa nodded. "Deal, see you there."
Koujima sighed. He KNEW that a fight with Akane and Lisa was going to happen. Despite the situation he was actually looking forward to this.
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Later...
Akane was in her normal gi and was now ready for a fight. This will be easy! Lisa relied on weapons to beat her foes, but she was the best fighter in Nerima and didn't rely on weapons to beat her foes up. She glared as Lisa arrived in an ensemble of red shirt and black leather jeans and shoes that got the men drooling and smiling. The little slut was enjoying this! Well, that was going to change!!
Nabiki sighed and placed her hands on the bridge of her nose. She had tried earlier to reason with her sister but that was doomed to failure as Akane said that this fight was about her honor and pride as a fighter. Nabiki didn't buy it since most of what Lisa said was the truth and Akane would never accept it, plus the fact that she had started a scene all by herself. The middle sister knew that after this Akane would once more be at the clinic. Normally money would be earned...but she did have scruples after all and though she wanted a few lessons to be drilled into Akane's skull, she wasn't looking forward to watching a family member get beaten up.
Lisa smiled as she faced Akane an went into a neutral combat position and beckoned to Akane.
"Well are you going to just gawk all day?"
"You won't be so cocky once I get my hands on you and rearrange your face!!! Let's see how those perverts will love you, including Kouji once I make you look like something the dogs won't even look at!!!"
Lisa's eyes flashed! That schutta was SO going to regret that!
"Bring it on little girl..."
Akane then charged...not knowing she was making another BIG mistake!
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Koujima sighed and looked at the fight...this was going to be brief but VERY painful...for Akane.
Akane had every intention to finish this fight with merely one blow, to prove that she was the best in all of Nerima! And when she was done she could finally smash up Kouji, naturally forgetting the VERY effective demonstrations of both Kouji and Lisa when they were on the scene for the first time. Well...she was going to get it.
Ly'sandra was trying not to snort in disgust, she said she knew how to fight, but her speed as so pathetic!!! And she was literally telling the Zeltron all her so-called best moves as if she was handing her a chart on her attacks! Time for and education then...
Akane cocked back a fist and was intent on smashing Lisa's face in. But before she could even move her fist forward...Lisa rushed up and slammed a light punch into her stomach, stopping the short tempered girl who had all the air forced out of her lungs due to the blow that she got. The girl then had her fist grabbed and before she could do anything, she was caught in a quick restraining grab and kissed the floor of the basketball court...which thankfully had been covered with padding before they fought. But that certainly didn't stop Lisa as she then released Akane and before the girl could do anything, she got a swift kick on the chest and that send her back to her knees in pain.
Lisa smirked...
"You're on your knees already? Come on...what happened to your spirit little girl?"
Akane go up and tried a punch and kick combination, but Lisa was hardly impressed as to her, Akane was moving TOO slowly for her taste and the Zeltron made her pay for it...
She blocked the punch and struck a nerve cluster on the arm, sending a powerful signal of pain to the nerve system of the girl making Akane shout in pain and shock, and Lisa caught the kick from underneath and literally flipped Akane like a pancake and she hit the practice mat with a thud. Now...normal people would have given up and admit that their opponent was stronger than they were...
But Akane was NOT one of those people...
As she got up, Lisa struck her with a light palm strike to the nose and then was enough to make her bleed, and before she could even mount a defense, Lisa struck her side with a kick that made her nearly rocket to the other side. Lisa then struck with a powerful punch to the gut that made Akane bend over and nearly hurl her lunch. But then got a fast kick to the side of her head and in that moment she was knocked back to the ground, and while she was bleeding a bit faster now and sweating like hell...Lisa wasn't even panting.
The disguised Zeltron was not impressed at all...the Sith warriors, their troops, mercs and other evil comrades were far more powerful than this brat. But she did have a sense of honor and found no pleasure in beating up a person as low leveled as Akane.
"Give up? Cause I am getting tired of playing with a..."
"Never!!"
Akane them made the worst mistake ever...when she struck and managed to LIGHTLY rake Lisa with her fingers. The blow was barely even worth mentioning but the short tempered girl was dumb enough to gloat and try to strike once more, when Lisa was merely trying to end the fight peacefully.
Akane's next attack was grabbed by Lisa who's look of disinterest now changed to a look that would have even melted transpirasteel.
Koujima sighed...this was about to get ugly...
"I'll make you pay for that." Lisa merely said as she quickly got Akane to her feet.
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Later...
"Did you HAVE to do that Lisa? THAT was going a little overboard wasn't it?" Koujima asked as he was getting ready to leave school, along with Ukyo and Shampoo. It had been at least several hours after the fight and the Jedi had some things to discuss with his mother and the others, which was why he wanted to finish his schooling.
The disguised Zeltron gave a shrug of her shoulders as she walked with Kouji and the others.
"Actually, no, you know the moves like I do and mine weren't that powerful...besides she DID say she knew how to fight, so she should be able to handle the bruises."
Koujima sighed...Akane had been caught in what was known as an Echani Firedance...a style of combat used by Echani with Firebrand double blades, the style was lethal and was almost like a dance of intense grace beauty and skill, a combination of ballet with intense Latin style moves in Earth terms...the result was a fighting style of the Echani that would be both beautiful and deadly...and Akane had just been subjected to the version that had no weapons involved. This style was rarely taught outside of the Echani people, but there were some who used it, namely Ly'sandra who had been a student of one aging Echani fighter in her training days...she wasn't a full user since only the Echani could use the style to it's highest level.
The moves were like dancing as Lisa had struck in all the specified body zones of Akane with smooth but precise kicks and punches. She had been hit on the head, neck, shoulders, arms, torso, thighs and legs. The end result was that Akane had bruises all over her body and she looked like a human bunch of grapes as she had black and blue on different sectors of her body from the powerful and swift blows that Ly'sandra had inflicted on her. She was lucky that she fell out-cold from a kick to the head from Ly'sandra.
Koujima sighed and took it upon himself to at least heal SOME of the injuries and take the unconscious girl to the nurse for medical treatment. The girl had thankfully no BROKEN bones, but he was sure as any person can be that she would be fuming mad when she woke up. The rest of the class made sure to remain on Lisa's good side after watching her decimate Akane with barely little to no effort. Speaking of Akane…
Akane nodded. "Basketball court in the gym today...no weapons."
Lisa nodded. "Deal, see you there."
Koujima sighed. He KNEW that a fight with Akane and Lisa was going to happen. Despite the situation he was actually looking forward to this.
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Later...
Akane was in her normal gi and was now ready for a fight. This will be easy! Lisa relied on weapons to beat her foes, but she was the best fighter in Nerima and didn't rely on weapons to beat her foes up. She glared as Lisa arrived in an ensemble of red shirt and black leather jeans and shoes that got the men drooling and smiling. The little slut was enjoying this! Well, that was going to change!!
Nabiki sighed and placed her hands on the bridge of her nose. She had tried earlier to reason with her sister but that was doomed to failure as Akane said that this fight was about her honor and pride as a fighter. Nabiki didn't buy it since most of what Lisa said was the truth and Akane would never accept it, plus the fact that she had started a scene all by herself. The middle sister knew that after this Akane would once more be at the clinic. Normally money would be earned...but she did have scruples after all and though she wanted a few lessons to be drilled into Akane's skull, she wasn't looking forward to watching a family member get beaten up.
Lisa smiled as she faced Akane an went into a neutral combat position and beckoned to Akane.
"Well are you going to just gawk all day?"
"You won't be so cocky once I get my hands on you and rearrange your face!!! Let's see how those perverts will love you, including Kouji once I make you look like something the dogs won't even look at!!!"
Lisa's eyes flashed! That schutta was SO going to regret that!
"Bring it on little girl..."
Akane then charged...not knowing she was making another BIG mistake!
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Koujima sighed and looked at the fight...this was going to be brief but VERY painful...for Akane.
Akane had every intention to finish this fight with merely one blow, to prove that she was the best in all of Nerima! And when she was done she could finally smash up Kouji, naturally forgetting the VERY effective demonstrations of both Kouji and Lisa when they were on the scene for the first time. Well...she was going to get it.
Ly'sandra was trying not to snort in disgust, she said she knew how to fight, but her speed as so pathetic!!! And she was literally telling the Zeltron all her so-called best moves as if she was handing her a chart on her attacks! Time for and education then...
Akane cocked back a fist and was intent on smashing Lisa's face in. But before she could even move her fist forward...Lisa rushed up and slammed a light punch into her stomach, stopping the short tempered girl who had all the air forced out of her lungs due to the blow that she got. The girl then had her fist grabbed and before she could do anything, she was caught in a quick restraining grab and kissed the floor of the basketball court...which thankfully had been covered with padding before they fought. But that certainly didn't stop Lisa as she then released Akane and before the girl could do anything, she got a swift kick on the chest and that send her back to her knees in pain.
Lisa smirked...
"You're on your knees already? Come on...what happened to your spirit little girl?"
Akane go up and tried a punch and kick combination, but Lisa was hardly impressed as to her, Akane was moving TOO slowly for her taste and the Zeltron made her pay for it...
She blocked the punch and struck a nerve cluster on the arm, sending a powerful signal of pain to the nerve system of the girl making Akane shout in pain and shock, and Lisa caught the kick from underneath and literally flipped Akane like a pancake and she hit the practice mat with a thud. Now...normal people would have given up and admit that their opponent was stronger than they were...
But Akane was NOT one of those people...
As she got up, Lisa struck her with a light palm strike to the nose and then was enough to make her bleed, and before she could even mount a defense, Lisa struck her side with a kick that made her nearly rocket to the other side. Lisa then struck with a powerful punch to the gut that made Akane bend over and nearly hurl her lunch. But then got a fast kick to the side of her head and in that moment she was knocked back to the ground, and while she was bleeding a bit faster now and sweating like hell...Lisa wasn't even panting.
The disguised Zeltron was not impressed at all...the Sith warriors, their troops, mercs and other evil comrades were far more powerful than this brat. But she did have a sense of honor and found no pleasure in beating up a person as low leveled as Akane.
"Give up? Cause I am getting tired of playing with a..."
"Never!!"
Akane them made the worst mistake ever...when she struck and managed to LIGHTLY rake Lisa with her fingers. The blow was barely even worth mentioning but the short tempered girl was dumb enough to gloat and try to strike once more, when Lisa was merely trying to end the fight peacefully.
Akane's next attack was grabbed by Lisa who's look of disinterest now changed to a look that would have even melted transpirasteel.
Koujima sighed...this was about to get ugly...
"I'll make you pay for that." Lisa merely said as she quickly got Akane to her feet.
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Later...
"Did you HAVE to do that Lisa? THAT was going a little overboard wasn't it?" Koujima asked as he was getting ready to leave school, along with Ukyo and Shampoo. It had been at least several hours after the fight and the Jedi had some things to discuss with his mother and the others, which was why he wanted to finish his schooling.
The disguised Zeltron gave a shrug of her shoulders as she walked with Kouji and the others.
"Actually, no, you know the moves like I do and mine weren't that powerful...besides she DID say she knew how to fight, so she should be able to handle the bruises."
Koujima sighed...Akane had been caught in what was known as an Echani Firedance...a style of combat used by Echani with Firebrand double blades, the style was lethal and was almost like a dance of intense grace beauty and skill, a combination of ballet with intense Latin style moves in Earth terms...the result was a fighting style of the Echani that would be both beautiful and deadly...and Akane had just been subjected to the version that had no weapons involved. This style was rarely taught outside of the Echani people, but there were some who used it, namely Ly'sandra who had been a student of one aging Echani fighter in her training days...she wasn't a full user since only the Echani could use the style to it's highest level.
The moves were like dancing as Lisa had struck in all the specified body zones of Akane with smooth but precise kicks and punches. She had been hit on the head, neck, shoulders, arms, torso, thighs and legs. The end result was that Akane had bruises all over her body and she looked like a human bunch of grapes as she had black and blue on different sectors of her body from the powerful and swift blows that Ly'sandra had inflicted on her. She was lucky that she fell out-cold from a kick to the head from Ly'sandra.
Koujima sighed and took it upon himself to at least heal SOME of the injuries and take the unconscious girl to the nurse for medical treatment. The girl had thankfully no BROKEN bones, but he was sure as any person can be that she would be fuming mad when she woke up. The rest of the class made sure to remain on Lisa's good side after watching her decimate Akane with barely little to no effort. Speaking of Akane…
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In the clinic of Furinkan...
Akane was conscious now and was fuming mad as she was in great pain. She couldn't believe that she lost in just twelve seconds!!! She naturally went on to deny that she had been defeated...as usual...
<NO!!! I WASN'T READY!!! THAT WAS NOTHING BUT A FLUKE!!!>
Nabiki saw the look Akane had and sighed, there was little she could do for her sister since she was badly bruised and beaten and had to be helped by Kouji into the medical ward. She informed the others NOT to breath a word about the young man who carried her sister and make her assume that she had been carried by her two friends. The fact she lost once to Kouji was bad enough, and to lose to Lisa was even worse, along with the coming out about her dislike for her own feminine side, to know that Kouji had held her would have driven Akane crazy.
She however was impressed in the way Lisa fought in hand to hand combat...like her sister Akane she assumed that Lisa fought only with weapons. But her skills showed that she could dish out pain unarmed too. The fight was like a dance...
Akane tried to lash out with more punches, but Lisa slapped them aside and then launched several punches and nerve strikes all over her shoulders, arms, chest and stomach and when Akane tried to say that the blows were weak her body began to flare up in pain and bruises began to appear due to Lisa's attacks, she SHOULD have backed off and admit that she could not beat the English redhead, but her pride, and attitude overwhelmed whatever good sense she had and she attacked with several kicks...which Lisa avoided with the grace of a dancer. And she then lashed out with fast precise kicks and punches...taking down Akane and leaving a mass of purple bruises on her.
Lisa then replied to Akane before she lost.
"Try to train harder little girl, an old dog has faster reflexes than you."
Nabiki sighed once more as Akane was being checked by the doctor.
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In the clinic of Furinkan...
Akane was conscious now and was fuming mad as she was in great pain. She couldn't believe that she lost in just twelve seconds!!! She naturally went on to deny that she had been defeated...as usual...
<NO!!! I WASN'T READY!!! THAT WAS NOTHING BUT A FLUKE!!!>
Nabiki saw the look Akane had and sighed, there was little she could do for her sister since she was badly bruised and beaten and had to be helped by Kouji into the medical ward. She informed the others NOT to breath a word about the young man who carried her sister and make her assume that she had been carried by her two friends. The fact she lost once to Kouji was bad enough, and to lose to Lisa was even worse, along with the coming out about her dislike for her own feminine side, to know that Kouji had held her would have driven Akane crazy.
She however was impressed in the way Lisa fought in hand to hand combat...like her sister Akane she assumed that Lisa fought only with weapons. But her skills showed that she could dish out pain unarmed too. The fight was like a dance...
Akane tried to lash out with more punches, but Lisa slapped them aside and then launched several punches and nerve strikes all over her shoulders, arms, chest and stomach and when Akane tried to say that the blows were weak her body began to flare up in pain and bruises began to appear due to Lisa's attacks, she SHOULD have backed off and admit that she could not beat the English redhead, but her pride, and attitude overwhelmed whatever good sense she had and she attacked with several kicks...which Lisa avoided with the grace of a dancer. And she then lashed out with fast precise kicks and punches...taking down Akane and leaving a mass of purple bruises on her.
Lisa then replied to Akane before she lost.
"Try to train harder little girl, an old dog has faster reflexes than you."
Nabiki sighed once more as Akane was being checked by the doctor.
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Later…
As soon as he arrived at his home, he went to meet his mother and he found her reading a medical text book and drinking her favorite cup of Japanese tea. He decided to let her finish as he got to his room and switched to his normal clothes. As soon as he was done he walked up to his mother and she greeted him warmly as she saw him.
"Hi son, how was school?"
Ranma nodded and told her of the day's events. The new apartment had been completed and Nodoka had done the needed paper work to authorize the new property. Ranma's Mandalorian friends and his fellow Jedi began to settle in on Earth though teaching them the ways of Earth...namely the lunacy in Nerima was going to be one hell of an uphill battle. For now however, he decided to inform his mother about what he wanted to do when he got to celebrate back at the Republic.
"It's going to be Restoration Day on Telos mother, you mind if we go to the planet and celebrate it?"
"Restoration Day? Telos? Is that one of the worlds you went to when you were training with Revan and Jesse?"
Ranma nodded as he began to explain the history of the planet. Telos was one of the first worlds to be hit by Revan's Sith Fleet. The planet refused to be intimidated by the Sith Armada and sought a more peaceful solution. Malak, in defiance to Revan's orders to take Telos intact ordered Admiral Saul Karath to prove his loyalty to the Sith by wasting Telos...which the former Republic Admiral and Hero did without hesitation. The planet was devastated and ruined and many lost their lives...namely Morgana, Carth Onasi's wife and this led to Dustil disappearing and joining the Sith Academy on Korriban. After the defeat of the Sith, Telos was restored by the Ithorians and protected from another Sith attack by Jesse. The planet had been restored when Ranma was already in his early teens and he loved the planet's new beauty the way he loved Alderaan. After the complete restoration of the planet, a yearly celebration was held to celebrate the rebirth of Telos. Ranma attended the celebrations for the past few years he had grown up in the Republic and apart from Alderaan and Dantooine, he loved walking on the restored green and golden fields of Telos. He hoped that today, he could ask his mother and close friends if they would mind joining him to celebrate Restoration Day on Telos.
Nodoka wondered about this, she would then have to come up with an appropriate excuse for her son to take a leave of absence, plus it would raise SOME questions as to why Ranma would go on vacation all of a sudden during the semester. But Nodoka wasn't going to mind this chance at all.
In truth she had been looking forward to the chance to visit the Galactic Republic for over twelve years now, after seeing Ranma fly off with Revan and Jesse. When Ranma returned, he showed her holo-vids of his days growing up on various planets and the people, beings, animals, and friends he met in his younger days growing up as both Mandalorian and Jedi. Not to mention he HAD been in some festivals that really appealed to Nodoka, not to mention she could finally meet the people who trained her son into the living version of manliness in front of her. She wanted to personally thank Revan and Jesse for all they had done for her son...and now was a good a time as any.
Nodoka smiled a bit. "All right then, allow me to visit the school and make the arrangements with your teachers. But you will have to discuss this with the rest of your friends."
"I know. I have to inform Revan and the others to expect us too. I'll see you later, I'll have to discuss matter with Valeena, Freyna, and Knight Shandra."
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Back at Dantooine...
Revan smiled as he looked at the incoming message from Carth, and from Ranma. The Jedi Master was busy reading the message as his wife and their daughter were busy having a happy time and Bastila was busy training her daughter on the methods of protecting herself through the Force. Revan then smirked as he read the last entry of Ranma's message.
"Bas, I think we are going to have some good company in the Restoration Day celebration on Telos."
"Oh?"
As soon as he arrived at his home, he went to meet his mother and he found her reading a medical text book and drinking her favorite cup of Japanese tea. He decided to let her finish as he got to his room and switched to his normal clothes. As soon as he was done he walked up to his mother and she greeted him warmly as she saw him.
"Hi son, how was school?"
Ranma nodded and told her of the day's events. The new apartment had been completed and Nodoka had done the needed paper work to authorize the new property. Ranma's Mandalorian friends and his fellow Jedi began to settle in on Earth though teaching them the ways of Earth...namely the lunacy in Nerima was going to be one hell of an uphill battle. For now however, he decided to inform his mother about what he wanted to do when he got to celebrate back at the Republic.
"It's going to be Restoration Day on Telos mother, you mind if we go to the planet and celebrate it?"
"Restoration Day? Telos? Is that one of the worlds you went to when you were training with Revan and Jesse?"
Ranma nodded as he began to explain the history of the planet. Telos was one of the first worlds to be hit by Revan's Sith Fleet. The planet refused to be intimidated by the Sith Armada and sought a more peaceful solution. Malak, in defiance to Revan's orders to take Telos intact ordered Admiral Saul Karath to prove his loyalty to the Sith by wasting Telos...which the former Republic Admiral and Hero did without hesitation. The planet was devastated and ruined and many lost their lives...namely Morgana, Carth Onasi's wife and this led to Dustil disappearing and joining the Sith Academy on Korriban. After the defeat of the Sith, Telos was restored by the Ithorians and protected from another Sith attack by Jesse. The planet had been restored when Ranma was already in his early teens and he loved the planet's new beauty the way he loved Alderaan. After the complete restoration of the planet, a yearly celebration was held to celebrate the rebirth of Telos. Ranma attended the celebrations for the past few years he had grown up in the Republic and apart from Alderaan and Dantooine, he loved walking on the restored green and golden fields of Telos. He hoped that today, he could ask his mother and close friends if they would mind joining him to celebrate Restoration Day on Telos.
Nodoka wondered about this, she would then have to come up with an appropriate excuse for her son to take a leave of absence, plus it would raise SOME questions as to why Ranma would go on vacation all of a sudden during the semester. But Nodoka wasn't going to mind this chance at all.
In truth she had been looking forward to the chance to visit the Galactic Republic for over twelve years now, after seeing Ranma fly off with Revan and Jesse. When Ranma returned, he showed her holo-vids of his days growing up on various planets and the people, beings, animals, and friends he met in his younger days growing up as both Mandalorian and Jedi. Not to mention he HAD been in some festivals that really appealed to Nodoka, not to mention she could finally meet the people who trained her son into the living version of manliness in front of her. She wanted to personally thank Revan and Jesse for all they had done for her son...and now was a good a time as any.
Nodoka smiled a bit. "All right then, allow me to visit the school and make the arrangements with your teachers. But you will have to discuss this with the rest of your friends."
"I know. I have to inform Revan and the others to expect us too. I'll see you later, I'll have to discuss matter with Valeena, Freyna, and Knight Shandra."
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Back at Dantooine...
Revan smiled as he looked at the incoming message from Carth, and from Ranma. The Jedi Master was busy reading the message as his wife and their daughter were busy having a happy time and Bastila was busy training her daughter on the methods of protecting herself through the Force. Revan then smirked as he read the last entry of Ranma's message.
"Bas, I think we are going to have some good company in the Restoration Day celebration on Telos."
"Oh?"
Bastila asked as she looked at her husband while their daughter played with her toys. Claria levitated the blocks and with glee in her voice and a smile on her beautiful face. She then put them down and walked over to her mama and papa.
"Is that a holo-message from big brother?" The young girl asked hopefully.
"That it is little one. Ranma's coming here to the Republic for a short week vacation. And his friends and mother are coming with him."
"Really? Ranma's mother is coming here?"
"Is that a holo-message from big brother?" The young girl asked hopefully.
"That it is little one. Ranma's coming here to the Republic for a short week vacation. And his friends and mother are coming with him."
"Really? Ranma's mother is coming here?"
Bastila was interested in finally meeting Ranma's blood mother. She had wondered what had possessed the woman to marry such a slob like Genma. But she was happy to see that Ranma had been given the chance to be with her again and the result was now better. She sensed his mother's handiwork in trying to teach him manners. She wanted to meet Nodoka since in his early years, Ranma would ask when he could see his mother again, until he warmed up to both her and Brianna.
"Yes. He managed to finally convince his family, minus you know who to visit the Republic. That means we'll need to inform everyone else that we have some guests."
Bastila nodded in agreement as she set about contacting the rest of the old crew about Ranma's return to the Republic.
"Yes. He managed to finally convince his family, minus you know who to visit the Republic. That means we'll need to inform everyone else that we have some guests."
Bastila nodded in agreement as she set about contacting the rest of the old crew about Ranma's return to the Republic.
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Dxun...
Normally Mandalore didn't waste too much time with frivolities or details, he was a warrior and leader, but like any normal person he DID take time to have a vacation, at least to bleed out some boredom, and heading out to mingle with the old gang was worth it. That was why he was going to Telos tomorrow to celebrate another year after it's restoration, he didn't mind the company, though he snuffed out regulations and still wore his armour in the celebrations.
<Hmm...so, Ranma's real mother is coming eh? Well, I've been meaning to meet her in a while. I have to congratulate her for having a fine young man as her son.>
Telos...
Carth was normally busy but since it was a celebration tomorrow, the other Admirals let him off the hook to relax and enjoy it. Naturally he did and yet the one thing he didn't always like was the fact that despite being near to his fifties, he still managed to get his share of gawks. Not his fault that he was still very much in great physical shape over the years. He also got the message of Ranma's mother and friends coming to Telos. Hearing about Nodoka was a good discussion between him and Ranma when the boy was his student.
<Well...at least this place will be more crowded.>
Coruscant...
"Master Mical?"
"Yes?"
The young aide bowed before a tall blond haired Jedi Consular who wore the customary robes of his rank. The young Jedi Knight had been taken into the Council under Master Vandar due to his affinity with Force Healing. He had become one of the best scientists, historians, and medics of the Jedi Order and worked constantly to help alleviate the old issue of mistrust people had for the Jedi Order. After the Sith attack and the final destruction of Malachor 5, Mical had been tapped into training as a Jedi, the training he had missed ten years ago when many Jedi left to fight in the Mandalorian Wars. He wished to be trained by Jesse, since he saw that Jesse was a born leader, but didn't get the chance, that is until he came back from Unknown Space with Revan...and Ranma. Due to him being older than Ranma by at least twenty years he became a bit of an older sibling and fried to the young Jedi, both had also worked on several missions, which was why he was looking forward to seeing Ranma again. He was also friends with Carth and the admiral did invite him for a vacation.
He smiled warmly at the data-pad and then raised an eye-brow. His mother was coming along to Telos? He wondered who Ranma's mother was, since having worked with Ranma on few occasions, he wanted to meet her and congratulate her for having Ranma as a son.
As the rest of the crew got ready for the celebration of Telos' Restoration Day, the rest of the Republic was still busy on other fronts.
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The next day...
Ranma was in the cockpit of his ship, the Ghost Warrior was already fueled and more than prepared to leave for hyperspace. Ly'sandra had made sure to speak to him about the details of forming the home guard of both his Mandalorian and Jedi support. He left behind instructions to both Valeena and Freyna to get oriented with his world's culture, the same with Knight Shandra. They and the rest of the groups they were in respective command of had to learn how to adapt to his world and learn the customs. He had nothing against aliens, but he knew that having them in the group was asking for WAY too much trouble. The groups of both Jedi and Mandalorians were human and near human, so they had a better chance at the covert ops bit. All of them were willing to help him out and keep a lid on the situation.
Ranma however had one worry. How would they fit into Nerima with all the wackiness in it? He hoped that when he got back from his vacation his new home-town won't go down the side of lunacy the way ships went down over the Maw Cluster...he had seen the cluster of Black holes and shuddered at the idea of trying the Kessel Run.
Dxun...
Normally Mandalore didn't waste too much time with frivolities or details, he was a warrior and leader, but like any normal person he DID take time to have a vacation, at least to bleed out some boredom, and heading out to mingle with the old gang was worth it. That was why he was going to Telos tomorrow to celebrate another year after it's restoration, he didn't mind the company, though he snuffed out regulations and still wore his armour in the celebrations.
<Hmm...so, Ranma's real mother is coming eh? Well, I've been meaning to meet her in a while. I have to congratulate her for having a fine young man as her son.>
Telos...
Carth was normally busy but since it was a celebration tomorrow, the other Admirals let him off the hook to relax and enjoy it. Naturally he did and yet the one thing he didn't always like was the fact that despite being near to his fifties, he still managed to get his share of gawks. Not his fault that he was still very much in great physical shape over the years. He also got the message of Ranma's mother and friends coming to Telos. Hearing about Nodoka was a good discussion between him and Ranma when the boy was his student.
<Well...at least this place will be more crowded.>
Coruscant...
"Master Mical?"
"Yes?"
The young aide bowed before a tall blond haired Jedi Consular who wore the customary robes of his rank. The young Jedi Knight had been taken into the Council under Master Vandar due to his affinity with Force Healing. He had become one of the best scientists, historians, and medics of the Jedi Order and worked constantly to help alleviate the old issue of mistrust people had for the Jedi Order. After the Sith attack and the final destruction of Malachor 5, Mical had been tapped into training as a Jedi, the training he had missed ten years ago when many Jedi left to fight in the Mandalorian Wars. He wished to be trained by Jesse, since he saw that Jesse was a born leader, but didn't get the chance, that is until he came back from Unknown Space with Revan...and Ranma. Due to him being older than Ranma by at least twenty years he became a bit of an older sibling and fried to the young Jedi, both had also worked on several missions, which was why he was looking forward to seeing Ranma again. He was also friends with Carth and the admiral did invite him for a vacation.
He smiled warmly at the data-pad and then raised an eye-brow. His mother was coming along to Telos? He wondered who Ranma's mother was, since having worked with Ranma on few occasions, he wanted to meet her and congratulate her for having Ranma as a son.
As the rest of the crew got ready for the celebration of Telos' Restoration Day, the rest of the Republic was still busy on other fronts.
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The next day...
Ranma was in the cockpit of his ship, the Ghost Warrior was already fueled and more than prepared to leave for hyperspace. Ly'sandra had made sure to speak to him about the details of forming the home guard of both his Mandalorian and Jedi support. He left behind instructions to both Valeena and Freyna to get oriented with his world's culture, the same with Knight Shandra. They and the rest of the groups they were in respective command of had to learn how to adapt to his world and learn the customs. He had nothing against aliens, but he knew that having them in the group was asking for WAY too much trouble. The groups of both Jedi and Mandalorians were human and near human, so they had a better chance at the covert ops bit. All of them were willing to help him out and keep a lid on the situation.
Ranma however had one worry. How would they fit into Nerima with all the wackiness in it? He hoped that when he got back from his vacation his new home-town won't go down the side of lunacy the way ships went down over the Maw Cluster...he had seen the cluster of Black holes and shuddered at the idea of trying the Kessel Run.
Besides that, he hoped that the diverse groups would try to get along with not just each other, but his home-town as well. The last thing he wanted to go back to from his vacation was a real mess to clean up.
His mother admired the ship's systems while in the same cockpit with him. She admired the ship and was impressed to know that her son owned this technological wonder of a vessel. Nodoka had finished making the arrangements with Ranma's school to allow him a week off...along with Ukyo, and Shampoo. She had taken enough clothing and supplies for the trip and as ready to see the Republic, even for a brief week with her son and his friends.
The two people mentioned were also accompanied by Cologne, who also wanted to see the galaxy. As a little girl in her own youth, the Amazon Elder wondered if there was life beyond the stars, and meeting Ranma, and seeing the records convinced her that it was possible...and now despite no longer being a child, the elder felt giddy at the prospect of seeing other races. Ukyo was also in the same boat as she looked at the various parts of the ship was awed at the ship Ranma owned and flew for two years. She was also interested in meeting the people who trained her Ran-chan and helped be strong, and after all, like most people...seeing new things would be very interesting. Shampoo was likewise in the same boat as she was in awe of the ship...sure she had been in it before...but never in such a situation as leaving Earth.
All four were nervous, but were happy to finally take a break and see the rest of the universe.
As the ship remained on cloak mode and lifted off. Ranma wondered if things will be sane when he got back as his comrades from both the Mandalorians and the Jedi went to work with the covert defense network with Ly'sandra's help.
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His mother admired the ship's systems while in the same cockpit with him. She admired the ship and was impressed to know that her son owned this technological wonder of a vessel. Nodoka had finished making the arrangements with Ranma's school to allow him a week off...along with Ukyo, and Shampoo. She had taken enough clothing and supplies for the trip and as ready to see the Republic, even for a brief week with her son and his friends.
The two people mentioned were also accompanied by Cologne, who also wanted to see the galaxy. As a little girl in her own youth, the Amazon Elder wondered if there was life beyond the stars, and meeting Ranma, and seeing the records convinced her that it was possible...and now despite no longer being a child, the elder felt giddy at the prospect of seeing other races. Ukyo was also in the same boat as she looked at the various parts of the ship was awed at the ship Ranma owned and flew for two years. She was also interested in meeting the people who trained her Ran-chan and helped be strong, and after all, like most people...seeing new things would be very interesting. Shampoo was likewise in the same boat as she was in awe of the ship...sure she had been in it before...but never in such a situation as leaving Earth.
All four were nervous, but were happy to finally take a break and see the rest of the universe.
As the ship remained on cloak mode and lifted off. Ranma wondered if things will be sane when he got back as his comrades from both the Mandalorians and the Jedi went to work with the covert defense network with Ly'sandra's help.
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Half a day later...
"Wow...so Manaan is an entire planet covered in water?" Ukyo asked as she and the others listened to Ranma who explained some of the worlds using his maps and the holo-encyclopedia he had with him.
"Yep, the only city there is Ahto City, the only city where us land walkers can mingle with the Selkath. They are a very strict people, bound by the desire to remain independent, even during the Jedi Civil War, they didn't side with either the Republic or the Sith, but worked hard to distribute their planet's ace in export...which was kolto."
"Kolto?"
The others were also just as curious. Ranma had been teaching them several things about the Republic and the worlds that made it, he also went to explain certain customs to the races they might encounter. He also went to teach them how to speak Galactic Basic which was easy and quick to use. He also spoke of other worlds, and their people. The women were impressed at how much Ranma had grown, being well mannered, knowledgeable, skills, and talented and seeing him take to the Republic as a second home made them a bit envious of his skills.
They would be arriving in Citadel Station in a few more hours to meet up with the others. Even with the completion of the Restoration Project, the Station was converted into a network of ship-yards, cantinas, meeting places, and more. The Telosians didn't like to waste good equipment so the station stayed where it was and it helped become the jump point to other planets in the Republic.
Ranma wondered how the rest of the old crews were doing as his ship was on auto-pilot. He was hoping that he wasn't late, since he was dressed in his favored Jedi Knight Robes, Nodoka was dressed in her normal kimono, and had her sword with her, while Ukyo, Shampoo and Cologne were dressed in their normal clothes and had their normal gear, but he knew for the two teens, they would have to wear something that didn't attract too much attention, namely from the unsavory types.
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Canderous smiled as he piloted his personal shuttle and spotted the glint of Citadel Station's metallic surface. The Mandalorian leader left Kelborn and Bralor to deal with the camp, plus help maintain a watchful eye for Sith activity.
In his helm, he hoped that Revan still had the stocks of Tarisian ale he kept a secret. Davik may have been a seriously wrong choice for an employer in the Mandalorian's mind, but at least he was a very competent man when it came to hiding drink...now all they had to do was avoid Bastila finding out about it. He liked teasing Revan's wife, but knew better when it came to pushing her buttons too much.
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Mical nodded as the government transport he was in was now going to dock with Citadel Station, The transport was carrying many government employees, with their families who were there to visit Telos and take a break from the daily grind in the government posts they were assigned in. The Jedi Consular and healer was very much in his normal robes, along with a vibro-sword, blaster...naturally his lightsabers stored away, his work was more of warrior-healer-diplomat than mediator and since he was naturally tired at times from his work, he took vacations too. Ranma always insisted he get out more anyway.
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Carth was finally able to get out of the office and get into his normal clothes. He was going to meet up with Ranma and his group and greet them to Telos. Since he lived in Telos, he was to be the host for Ranma and his family and friends. As Carth checked the chronometer, he got on his jacket and smiled as he got wind that the shuttle Mandalore's Wrath had just arrived, he was naturally contacted by Telos Security Force Commander Grenn, now a decorated officer in his team's part in defending Citadel Station from the Sith Force that attacked in twenty two years ago. That was when he got another message.
"By the way, Admiral Onasi."
"Yes Commander Grenn?"
"We've just got wind that another ship has arrived... the Ghost Warrior, it appears your student has arrived...we've directed then to Docking bay 3."
"Good...I'll be on my way."
In Docking Bay 3...
"Wow..."
"Wow...so Manaan is an entire planet covered in water?" Ukyo asked as she and the others listened to Ranma who explained some of the worlds using his maps and the holo-encyclopedia he had with him.
"Yep, the only city there is Ahto City, the only city where us land walkers can mingle with the Selkath. They are a very strict people, bound by the desire to remain independent, even during the Jedi Civil War, they didn't side with either the Republic or the Sith, but worked hard to distribute their planet's ace in export...which was kolto."
"Kolto?"
The others were also just as curious. Ranma had been teaching them several things about the Republic and the worlds that made it, he also went to explain certain customs to the races they might encounter. He also went to teach them how to speak Galactic Basic which was easy and quick to use. He also spoke of other worlds, and their people. The women were impressed at how much Ranma had grown, being well mannered, knowledgeable, skills, and talented and seeing him take to the Republic as a second home made them a bit envious of his skills.
They would be arriving in Citadel Station in a few more hours to meet up with the others. Even with the completion of the Restoration Project, the Station was converted into a network of ship-yards, cantinas, meeting places, and more. The Telosians didn't like to waste good equipment so the station stayed where it was and it helped become the jump point to other planets in the Republic.
Ranma wondered how the rest of the old crews were doing as his ship was on auto-pilot. He was hoping that he wasn't late, since he was dressed in his favored Jedi Knight Robes, Nodoka was dressed in her normal kimono, and had her sword with her, while Ukyo, Shampoo and Cologne were dressed in their normal clothes and had their normal gear, but he knew for the two teens, they would have to wear something that didn't attract too much attention, namely from the unsavory types.
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Canderous smiled as he piloted his personal shuttle and spotted the glint of Citadel Station's metallic surface. The Mandalorian leader left Kelborn and Bralor to deal with the camp, plus help maintain a watchful eye for Sith activity.
In his helm, he hoped that Revan still had the stocks of Tarisian ale he kept a secret. Davik may have been a seriously wrong choice for an employer in the Mandalorian's mind, but at least he was a very competent man when it came to hiding drink...now all they had to do was avoid Bastila finding out about it. He liked teasing Revan's wife, but knew better when it came to pushing her buttons too much.
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Mical nodded as the government transport he was in was now going to dock with Citadel Station, The transport was carrying many government employees, with their families who were there to visit Telos and take a break from the daily grind in the government posts they were assigned in. The Jedi Consular and healer was very much in his normal robes, along with a vibro-sword, blaster...naturally his lightsabers stored away, his work was more of warrior-healer-diplomat than mediator and since he was naturally tired at times from his work, he took vacations too. Ranma always insisted he get out more anyway.
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Carth was finally able to get out of the office and get into his normal clothes. He was going to meet up with Ranma and his group and greet them to Telos. Since he lived in Telos, he was to be the host for Ranma and his family and friends. As Carth checked the chronometer, he got on his jacket and smiled as he got wind that the shuttle Mandalore's Wrath had just arrived, he was naturally contacted by Telos Security Force Commander Grenn, now a decorated officer in his team's part in defending Citadel Station from the Sith Force that attacked in twenty two years ago. That was when he got another message.
"By the way, Admiral Onasi."
"Yes Commander Grenn?"
"We've just got wind that another ship has arrived... the Ghost Warrior, it appears your student has arrived...we've directed then to Docking bay 3."
"Good...I'll be on my way."
In Docking Bay 3...
"Wow..."
Ukyo and the others said as they gazed at Citadel Station, in it's full glory in the safety of the Docking Bay's particle fields. Ranma and Nodoka were also admiring the view as he had not been here in a while. The Telosians had now taken back their home and during Ranma's training...many Telosian refugees made their way back to their home planet to rebuild their lives after the war. The green, and golden fields of Telos, along with the oceans, and the polar icecaps, made the world pristine and beautiful. So it was hardly surprising that his companions were in awe of the place.
They then turned when the door to the hanger opened and in walked Carth Onasi. Ranma smiled and walked over to one of his trusted mentors, and his commanding officer in the Republic Military arm.
"Admiral Onasi."
They then turned when the door to the hanger opened and in walked Carth Onasi. Ranma smiled and walked over to one of his trusted mentors, and his commanding officer in the Republic Military arm.
"Admiral Onasi."
Ranma said with a smile and saluted Carth, much to the surprise of his mother, Shampoo, Ukyo, and Cologne.
"Knock it off Ranma, you know that on holidays I don't carry the Admiral rank."
"Knock it off Ranma, you know that on holidays I don't carry the Admiral rank."
Carth smirked back as he shook hands with his student. It was hard to believe that he was now like his former mentor Saul Karath and trained Ranma alongside the others. It had been a bit hard for Ranma to trust him since he was a figure of authority, but it worked out a good deal and Ranma was among the few Jedi Carth could understand, since unlike most Jedi, Ranma was always telling the truth when it mattered and didn't use too much Jedi jargon, as Carth put it. Naturally Revan and Bastila didn't mind that.
The two then impulsively hugged one another and laughed.
"It's good to see you again Ranma, how's life back on your world?"
"It's been...interesting. By the way...my mother is here."
The two then impulsively hugged one another and laughed.
"It's good to see you again Ranma, how's life back on your world?"
"It's been...interesting. By the way...my mother is here."
Ranma nodded to Nodoka who walked over to both him and Carth with a smile. Ranma then stepped aside and spoke to Carth.
"Carth Onasi, this is my mother, Nodoka Saotome. Mom, this is my commanding officer in the Republic, Carth Onasi."
"Carth Onasi, this is my mother, Nodoka Saotome. Mom, this is my commanding officer in the Republic, Carth Onasi."
Ranma then allowed both persons to meet one another as Nodoka bowed.
"Good day Mister Onasi...I have heard a good deal about you from my son, since you have been one of his mentors and close friends. It is an honor to finally meet one of the people who have done so much for my son."
Carth was familiar with some of the Japanese people's customs having lived with Ranma and learning some things from the young man and he too bowed politely in greeting Nodoka.
"It is also a pleasure to finally meet you in person, Miss Saotome."
He was also surprised to finally meet Nodoka, the reasons were all different, there were features that Ranma had gained from his mother due to some similarities in their features, plus Ranma wore his hair in some ways similar to his mother. The differences apart from gender was also their height, Carth was six feet tall, and Ranma was nearly the same in height while his mother was noticeable shorter, though not by much. It marveled Carth that this petite and very attractive woman was Ranma's mother, but there was no denying that they were related.
The older man then shook his head when he began looking at Nodoka more intently than he should. There was no denying that she was attractive and demure, but she carried a weapon in a cloth piece that he recognized from the shape was a sword. But something about her was very attractive, and Carth was a man after all...
The Admiral then reigned in his thoughts before he did something totally against his nature.
<Easy Onasi...that's the mother of your subordinate, student, and friend here. Ranma's certainly not going to like it if you start hitting on his mother of all things!>
Nodoka also was admiring Carth Onasi, since it was obvious that Carth was a fine specimen of a man, despite being older than her. Despite taking the position of Admiral, Carth Onasi still preferred to be in the front lines with those he commanded instead of being stuck behind a desk, thus when he wasn't busy...'pushing papers', taking with the higher ups, and attending social functions. The Telosian male trained with his fellow soldiers in the gym and the firing range, Carth was a proficient martial arts expert and still a master marksman with his two signature blasters. Even with him wearing the same jacket, boots, and pants that he wore in his travels with Revan, Carth still had the same strong and well formed build that he had in his days as a soldier.
His face may have gained a few lines, but the same features were there, like before he didn't shave too much on occasion so the stubble was still there, along with the annoying strands of his hair that managed to get loose. Nodoka liked the brown shade of Carth's eyes and his face was certainly appealing, she could see why Ranma used to joke about how many times Carth rolled his eyes when women fawned over him, not to mention both he and Dustil would take a few bets on when Carth would turn on the legendary male Onasi charm.
Nodoka realized that she was still staring at him with what appeared to be fascination, and more...she quickly smiled while trying not to blush. She was still a young woman so it hardly surprised her that she felt this way staring at him since he seemed to have some mystery about him.
<Nodoka! Shame on you...you are a guest in his world so try not to do that...even if he is handsome, and slightly scruffy-looking… and mysterious...>
Ranma couldn't help but try to restrain his laughter and interest. This was the first time he had ever seen Carth act flustered and the same thing with his mother. He was not sure if a feeling would blossom, but he was certainly keen on finding out.
They had another guest...
"Well Republic...I see you've come to greet our old student eh?"
All the people in the Hanger turned and in walked none other than Canderous Ordo, his helm of Mandalore in his hand and his face revealed.
The now revealed Mandalorian leader placed away his heavy repeater rifle and walked over to Ranma and the two greeted each other in Mandalorian fashion and spoke in Mando'a.
"It is good to see you again Ranma, you have been well?"
"I have Mandalore. It is good to see you still alive and well, Valeena and Freyna told me about the camp, are my friends well?"
"They are fine, and they hope that even for a short time, you can visit them on Dxun, they have dying to see how you have grown for the past months you have gone home."
Canderous then turned and spotted Nodoka Saotome, and it didn't take long for the Mandalorian to see that due to the similarities in appearance, she must be Ranma's mother. Canderous looked questioningly at Ranma who nodded.
"Yes Mandalore...she is my mother."
Ranma then turned to his mother Nodoka and smiled. "Mom, I'd like you to meet my leader of my clan here in the Republic and also my commander in the Mandalorians, my Clan leader Mandalore."
Nodoka could see an intense amount of fierceness, aggression, experience and gruffness in the man who had a bearded face, in contrast to Carth's own face, the man looked older than her, but carried himself with skill, combat prowess, strength of both body and will, intellect, honor, and something...fearless. Most women would be intimidated by such an aura, but Nodoka was intrigued since she saw some handiwork from the dangerous looking man on her son.
"Greetings Miss Saotome, I am Mandalore, leader of the Mandalorians. I am happy to finally meet the mother of one of my clan's finest students and members. You have a fine boy as your son, and it was a pleasure to train him."
Canderous extended his gloved hand to Nodoka, the woman took it and her hand was somewhat overshadowed by Canderous' massive hand. She however looked Canderous right in the eye and showed proper respect to such a deadly individual.
"It is an honor to meet you Mandalore, I am also pleased to meet you since my son spoke of you with the highest regard due to you and your clan raising him. I am happy that my son is worthy of such praise."
Canderous had to admit...for a soft looking female...she was very well mannered, and had her own fierce will since despite his strength she didn't seem all that frightened, unlike some non-Mandalorian women who recoiled in fear of him before becoming Mandalore. Plus it had been a while since he had been looked at straight in the eye by any woman, with the exceptions of Bastila, Juhani, and the Twi'lek Mission. They were friends of his in most respects, along with the fact that Revan was Bastila's husband, and if anyone, Sith or otherwise would lay a hand on them, he would personally kill them. Nodoka Saotome was more than she seemed...
And he liked that in a woman.
Ranma couldn't help but wonder if what he was seeing was real as Canderous released his mother's hand. But he shook his thoughts aside as Ukyo, Shampoo, and Cologne arrived from seeing the surface of Telos.
"By the way Carth, Mandalore, this is my childhood friend Ukyo Kounji, this is Shampoo my Amazon friend from the country of China, and her Great-grandmother, Elder Cologne."
The two younger teens then bowed in greeting to both men, both men then couldn't help but smirk at Ranma for managing to get the attention of two attractive girls from his world. He hadn't lost the charm that had also attracted a lot of eyes on him, back here in the Known Galaxy anyway. They too greeted the two teens and also the elder woman, though they wondered how such a short woman could move around on her cane. She was human version of Jedi Master Vandar Tokare, and since from her movements, both men, having taken martial training knew that she was more than capable in defending herself.
Cologne also studied both Carth Onasi and Canderous Ordo. Ranma had spoken a good deal about both the Republic Admiral and the leader of the Mandalorians, and in her observation...both men were worthy of such praise. Both carried themselves as professional soldiers and warriors. Carth and Mandalore radiated the auras of battle-hardened men who had seen all aspects of war and were more than capable as warriors. Plus though they were different, Carth being a more toned down but formidable fighter, and Canderous being a gruff and deadly warrior, both men were attractive in a certain point of view...the Elder had an accurate idea on how both men would be received back on Earth, namely in their village.
Carth then decided to call the attention to the others.
"Well, since introductions are already done, I suggest we get to our quarters while the others arrive. I had the TSF prepare some temporary quarters for you and your family and friends Ranma, so until Revan the others come back here, you are my guests."
"Is Commander Grenn still in charge of the TSF?"
"Yes. Well...we'd best get moving."
Ranma nodded as he and the others left the docking bay to relax off to the residential complex which served as a temporary haven to new visitors to Telos.
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"Good day Mister Onasi...I have heard a good deal about you from my son, since you have been one of his mentors and close friends. It is an honor to finally meet one of the people who have done so much for my son."
Carth was familiar with some of the Japanese people's customs having lived with Ranma and learning some things from the young man and he too bowed politely in greeting Nodoka.
"It is also a pleasure to finally meet you in person, Miss Saotome."
He was also surprised to finally meet Nodoka, the reasons were all different, there were features that Ranma had gained from his mother due to some similarities in their features, plus Ranma wore his hair in some ways similar to his mother. The differences apart from gender was also their height, Carth was six feet tall, and Ranma was nearly the same in height while his mother was noticeable shorter, though not by much. It marveled Carth that this petite and very attractive woman was Ranma's mother, but there was no denying that they were related.
The older man then shook his head when he began looking at Nodoka more intently than he should. There was no denying that she was attractive and demure, but she carried a weapon in a cloth piece that he recognized from the shape was a sword. But something about her was very attractive, and Carth was a man after all...
The Admiral then reigned in his thoughts before he did something totally against his nature.
<Easy Onasi...that's the mother of your subordinate, student, and friend here. Ranma's certainly not going to like it if you start hitting on his mother of all things!>
Nodoka also was admiring Carth Onasi, since it was obvious that Carth was a fine specimen of a man, despite being older than her. Despite taking the position of Admiral, Carth Onasi still preferred to be in the front lines with those he commanded instead of being stuck behind a desk, thus when he wasn't busy...'pushing papers', taking with the higher ups, and attending social functions. The Telosian male trained with his fellow soldiers in the gym and the firing range, Carth was a proficient martial arts expert and still a master marksman with his two signature blasters. Even with him wearing the same jacket, boots, and pants that he wore in his travels with Revan, Carth still had the same strong and well formed build that he had in his days as a soldier.
His face may have gained a few lines, but the same features were there, like before he didn't shave too much on occasion so the stubble was still there, along with the annoying strands of his hair that managed to get loose. Nodoka liked the brown shade of Carth's eyes and his face was certainly appealing, she could see why Ranma used to joke about how many times Carth rolled his eyes when women fawned over him, not to mention both he and Dustil would take a few bets on when Carth would turn on the legendary male Onasi charm.
Nodoka realized that she was still staring at him with what appeared to be fascination, and more...she quickly smiled while trying not to blush. She was still a young woman so it hardly surprised her that she felt this way staring at him since he seemed to have some mystery about him.
<Nodoka! Shame on you...you are a guest in his world so try not to do that...even if he is handsome, and slightly scruffy-looking… and mysterious...>
Ranma couldn't help but try to restrain his laughter and interest. This was the first time he had ever seen Carth act flustered and the same thing with his mother. He was not sure if a feeling would blossom, but he was certainly keen on finding out.
They had another guest...
"Well Republic...I see you've come to greet our old student eh?"
All the people in the Hanger turned and in walked none other than Canderous Ordo, his helm of Mandalore in his hand and his face revealed.
The now revealed Mandalorian leader placed away his heavy repeater rifle and walked over to Ranma and the two greeted each other in Mandalorian fashion and spoke in Mando'a.
"It is good to see you again Ranma, you have been well?"
"I have Mandalore. It is good to see you still alive and well, Valeena and Freyna told me about the camp, are my friends well?"
"They are fine, and they hope that even for a short time, you can visit them on Dxun, they have dying to see how you have grown for the past months you have gone home."
Canderous then turned and spotted Nodoka Saotome, and it didn't take long for the Mandalorian to see that due to the similarities in appearance, she must be Ranma's mother. Canderous looked questioningly at Ranma who nodded.
"Yes Mandalore...she is my mother."
Ranma then turned to his mother Nodoka and smiled. "Mom, I'd like you to meet my leader of my clan here in the Republic and also my commander in the Mandalorians, my Clan leader Mandalore."
Nodoka could see an intense amount of fierceness, aggression, experience and gruffness in the man who had a bearded face, in contrast to Carth's own face, the man looked older than her, but carried himself with skill, combat prowess, strength of both body and will, intellect, honor, and something...fearless. Most women would be intimidated by such an aura, but Nodoka was intrigued since she saw some handiwork from the dangerous looking man on her son.
"Greetings Miss Saotome, I am Mandalore, leader of the Mandalorians. I am happy to finally meet the mother of one of my clan's finest students and members. You have a fine boy as your son, and it was a pleasure to train him."
Canderous extended his gloved hand to Nodoka, the woman took it and her hand was somewhat overshadowed by Canderous' massive hand. She however looked Canderous right in the eye and showed proper respect to such a deadly individual.
"It is an honor to meet you Mandalore, I am also pleased to meet you since my son spoke of you with the highest regard due to you and your clan raising him. I am happy that my son is worthy of such praise."
Canderous had to admit...for a soft looking female...she was very well mannered, and had her own fierce will since despite his strength she didn't seem all that frightened, unlike some non-Mandalorian women who recoiled in fear of him before becoming Mandalore. Plus it had been a while since he had been looked at straight in the eye by any woman, with the exceptions of Bastila, Juhani, and the Twi'lek Mission. They were friends of his in most respects, along with the fact that Revan was Bastila's husband, and if anyone, Sith or otherwise would lay a hand on them, he would personally kill them. Nodoka Saotome was more than she seemed...
And he liked that in a woman.
Ranma couldn't help but wonder if what he was seeing was real as Canderous released his mother's hand. But he shook his thoughts aside as Ukyo, Shampoo, and Cologne arrived from seeing the surface of Telos.
"By the way Carth, Mandalore, this is my childhood friend Ukyo Kounji, this is Shampoo my Amazon friend from the country of China, and her Great-grandmother, Elder Cologne."
The two younger teens then bowed in greeting to both men, both men then couldn't help but smirk at Ranma for managing to get the attention of two attractive girls from his world. He hadn't lost the charm that had also attracted a lot of eyes on him, back here in the Known Galaxy anyway. They too greeted the two teens and also the elder woman, though they wondered how such a short woman could move around on her cane. She was human version of Jedi Master Vandar Tokare, and since from her movements, both men, having taken martial training knew that she was more than capable in defending herself.
Cologne also studied both Carth Onasi and Canderous Ordo. Ranma had spoken a good deal about both the Republic Admiral and the leader of the Mandalorians, and in her observation...both men were worthy of such praise. Both carried themselves as professional soldiers and warriors. Carth and Mandalore radiated the auras of battle-hardened men who had seen all aspects of war and were more than capable as warriors. Plus though they were different, Carth being a more toned down but formidable fighter, and Canderous being a gruff and deadly warrior, both men were attractive in a certain point of view...the Elder had an accurate idea on how both men would be received back on Earth, namely in their village.
Carth then decided to call the attention to the others.
"Well, since introductions are already done, I suggest we get to our quarters while the others arrive. I had the TSF prepare some temporary quarters for you and your family and friends Ranma, so until Revan the others come back here, you are my guests."
"Is Commander Grenn still in charge of the TSF?"
"Yes. Well...we'd best get moving."
Ranma nodded as he and the others left the docking bay to relax off to the residential complex which served as a temporary haven to new visitors to Telos.
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Later…
The living quarters were simple but very comfortable as Ranma and his family and friends settled it. There were some lockers nearby so as to allow them to store their goods and supplies, as they had some break-fast of nerf steaks, hot caf, Alderaan stew, Para-rolls , and blue milk. Ranma then told them of what Restoration Day was like. He then excused himself and called Commander Grenn and asked if he could assign some of his TSF personnel to escort his friends around Citadel Station for a while, since he had to meet up with Admiral Onasi. Grenn agreed and sent some of his troops as escorts.
The living quarters were simple but very comfortable as Ranma and his family and friends settled it. There were some lockers nearby so as to allow them to store their goods and supplies, as they had some break-fast of nerf steaks, hot caf, Alderaan stew, Para-rolls , and blue milk. Ranma then told them of what Restoration Day was like. He then excused himself and called Commander Grenn and asked if he could assign some of his TSF personnel to escort his friends around Citadel Station for a while, since he had to meet up with Admiral Onasi. Grenn agreed and sent some of his troops as escorts.
Due to the return of many Telosian refugees, the numbers of the TSF had grown to the point that they no longer relied on off-system groups for their security needs and their own forces had been able to finally replenish itself so they could handle whatever threat they could deal with without Republic aid.
Nodoka smiled at the large numbers of people and aliens she saw, to think her son was able to see all this for twelve years of his life in the Republic...Ukyo, Shampoo, and Cologne were also impressed by what they themselves saw as there were different humans walking by, some near humans, humanoids, and aliens. They also saw some more...interesting sights as the people were preparing for the Restoration Festival, colors were everywhere, different dresses and suits in myriads of designs were seen by them and it was amazing to note as the people looked very happy.
It was hard to believe that this world had been subjected to intense bombing and destruction nearly seventeen years before. It was also hard to imagine the golden fields and green plains that they saw coming in was once arid, radiated, and toxic lands when the Sith invaded and bombed it into submission.
So engrossed was Nodoka in her observations that she accidentally bumped into another person, one who was carrying a bag and looked somewhat official.
"Oh my!"
"Oh...sorry!"
The TSF escorts were quick to help both Nodoka and the stranger to their feet, while Ukyo, Shampoo, and Cologne checked to see if Nodoka was all right from the fall.
"Are you all right Miss? I am sorry for bumping into you!" The man said as he walked over to Nodoka and bowed in apology.
"I am fine, my name is Nodoka Saotome, and you are?" Nodoka asked as she gazed at the tall individual before her. The man was dressed in the same way her son was dressed, showing that he was a Jedi Knight, more evident was the presence of the light saber on his belt. His face however different, she always wondered if the Force had a way of making others look...somewhat younger, since her son looked to be sixteen despite his real age of eighteen. The man looked to be around his middle of late thirties, but he still looked to be twenty-five or twenty-eight, was blonde and had such deep blue eyes...she felt a bit flustered, and when he spoke it was that of a cultured gentleman.
"Saotome? Madam, are you by any chance related to Jedi Knight Ranma Saotome?"
Nodoka nodded.
Nodoka smiled at the large numbers of people and aliens she saw, to think her son was able to see all this for twelve years of his life in the Republic...Ukyo, Shampoo, and Cologne were also impressed by what they themselves saw as there were different humans walking by, some near humans, humanoids, and aliens. They also saw some more...interesting sights as the people were preparing for the Restoration Festival, colors were everywhere, different dresses and suits in myriads of designs were seen by them and it was amazing to note as the people looked very happy.
It was hard to believe that this world had been subjected to intense bombing and destruction nearly seventeen years before. It was also hard to imagine the golden fields and green plains that they saw coming in was once arid, radiated, and toxic lands when the Sith invaded and bombed it into submission.
So engrossed was Nodoka in her observations that she accidentally bumped into another person, one who was carrying a bag and looked somewhat official.
"Oh my!"
"Oh...sorry!"
The TSF escorts were quick to help both Nodoka and the stranger to their feet, while Ukyo, Shampoo, and Cologne checked to see if Nodoka was all right from the fall.
"Are you all right Miss? I am sorry for bumping into you!" The man said as he walked over to Nodoka and bowed in apology.
"I am fine, my name is Nodoka Saotome, and you are?" Nodoka asked as she gazed at the tall individual before her. The man was dressed in the same way her son was dressed, showing that he was a Jedi Knight, more evident was the presence of the light saber on his belt. His face however different, she always wondered if the Force had a way of making others look...somewhat younger, since her son looked to be sixteen despite his real age of eighteen. The man looked to be around his middle of late thirties, but he still looked to be twenty-five or twenty-eight, was blonde and had such deep blue eyes...she felt a bit flustered, and when he spoke it was that of a cultured gentleman.
"Saotome? Madam, are you by any chance related to Jedi Knight Ranma Saotome?"
Nodoka nodded.
"Yes, I am his mother, how do you know my son?"
The blonde gentleman nodded and smiled. "I trained and spared on occasion with him in the temple on Coruscant, My name is Mical, it is a pleasure to meet you."
Mical looked at Nodoka and was surprised to see that despite her age, she was still very much a beautiful woman, though it might be because he was older than her in some ways. He shook his mind clear of such...immature thoughts and smiled at her. However, Mical was a man after all and admired the features of Nodoka Saotome as they began to chat, and he too greeted the Ukyo, Shampoo, and greeted Elder Cologne. He then noted that Nodoka's smile was very warm and beautiful and for some reason his body warmed up a bit more.
<Calm yourself Mical, she is the mother of Ranma, I highly doubt Ranma would like the idea of you getting...interested with his mother of all things!>
As they walked to where they would meet the others, The Jedi Council member and Consular only had one worry.
<I hope that Atton doesn't try anything on her, How would Ranma take that is something I might not want to miss though.>
Speaking of which...
The rest of the crews of the Ebon Hawk were on their way to Telos, finally to take a break from all the constant fighting and have some time off with friends, both new and old. Among them was a certain former Sith Assassin/Scoundrel now Jedi Sentinel who was wondering if he could have a chance to see his old student as well.
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The blonde gentleman nodded and smiled. "I trained and spared on occasion with him in the temple on Coruscant, My name is Mical, it is a pleasure to meet you."
Mical looked at Nodoka and was surprised to see that despite her age, she was still very much a beautiful woman, though it might be because he was older than her in some ways. He shook his mind clear of such...immature thoughts and smiled at her. However, Mical was a man after all and admired the features of Nodoka Saotome as they began to chat, and he too greeted the Ukyo, Shampoo, and greeted Elder Cologne. He then noted that Nodoka's smile was very warm and beautiful and for some reason his body warmed up a bit more.
<Calm yourself Mical, she is the mother of Ranma, I highly doubt Ranma would like the idea of you getting...interested with his mother of all things!>
As they walked to where they would meet the others, The Jedi Council member and Consular only had one worry.
<I hope that Atton doesn't try anything on her, How would Ranma take that is something I might not want to miss though.>
Speaking of which...
The rest of the crews of the Ebon Hawk were on their way to Telos, finally to take a break from all the constant fighting and have some time off with friends, both new and old. Among them was a certain former Sith Assassin/Scoundrel now Jedi Sentinel who was wondering if he could have a chance to see his old student as well.
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Elsewhere…
Carth and Ranma were busy talking, along with Canderous about the latest happenings from the Republic, while Ranma told them about his life back on Earth, both men were amused greatly by what Ranma had to go through with the affections being handed to him by the women on his world, both young and older. However they were angry when they heard that Ranma had run into his father, though both men had different opinions on what Ranma should have done, Carth wanting Genma to rot in jail for all his life-time, while Canderous wanted Ranma to throttle the old fat idiot for good, both agreed that Ranma was stronger and never gave into his anger and rage.
Both men were then busy discussing what they had been doing since they had last seen him, and soon enough the topic then came to the festival.
"So Republic, how many months has it been since we all have had Tarisian ale?" Canderous grinned.
Carth groaned a bit though he somewhat grinned at the mention of Tarisian ale. Tarisian ale by now was a HOT commodity in the Known Galaxies, one bottle would have been worth around five to eight thousand credits. And the thought of a WHOLE case of the ale would have been worth a hell of a lot more...maybe enough to finance a three year operation. Revan however had managed to acquire the technique on how to make the ale, which he claimed was merely by mistake, though both Carth and Canderous doubted that. The Republic Admiral recalled at one time how wasted Revan was when he drank a few bottles of the stuff after he found out that he was the Former Dark Lord of the Sith AND Bastila being kidnapped.
After all the battles and being married to Bastila, he still drank, but in smaller amounts out of respect to his wife, who due to their Force Bond was NOT in the mood to hear her husband's thoughts when he was drunk...though she DID blush when the thoughts concerned her. Revan made only small amounts of the ale and due to at least his Force training he wasn't easily taken down by the drink.
"Canderous, the last time we had the ale was when Ranma left for his home-planet...which was nearly eight months ago. Don't tell me you plan on having some more now?"
"Why not?"
"The time you had them, you started a staring contest with Claria's pet gizka for an entire night! You have any idea how down right weird and scary that was?"
"So?"
Carth sighed. "Never mind, forget I brought that up, so Ranma...how was it being with you're mother again?"
"It was interesting, believe me...it was a heck a few weeks though."
Ranma then went on to tell them of what had happened in China and more...both men were also amused when he told them about his misadventures and then both were surprised when he got to the part of when he was challenged by Kuno. Canderous raised an eye-brow at that part.
"You mean to tell me that the runt actually wanted to fight you with a wooden sword?! When was the last time he had a psychological evaluation, no one in their right mind would fight with wooden swords, unless he or she's that talented, but he sounds like a total novice!"
"And has a VERY large ego problem from the sound of him." Carth added. "So, what happened?"
"Well, suffice to say, had I been armed with a steel blade...I would have taken his head off."
"So you knocked him unconscious?"
"Yeah, apparently though, his ego won't let him lose at all, he even attacked me in a public shopping center once...right before I had my parental reunion with my...father."
He told them about the encounter and even the encounter with Kodachi Kuno, the sheer memory of the insane woman was enough to make the young Jedi Knight cringe in revulsion, much to the surprise of both the Republic Admiral and the Mandalorian leader. He also went on to describe the others he met, his descriptions of both Ukyo, Shampoo, Nabiki, and Kasumi made the two men smirk, since Ranma sounded like a regular young man who liked women, instead of the usual Jedi banter.
The conversation however was cut short with two occurrences, the first being the arrival of Mical, with Nodoka, Ukyo, and Shampoo with their TSF escorts...and the second was the announcement from Commander Grenn that the Ebon Hawk had arrived. The whole company then went out to meet the rest of the Ebon Hawk crew.
Both men were then busy discussing what they had been doing since they had last seen him, and soon enough the topic then came to the festival.
"So Republic, how many months has it been since we all have had Tarisian ale?" Canderous grinned.
Carth groaned a bit though he somewhat grinned at the mention of Tarisian ale. Tarisian ale by now was a HOT commodity in the Known Galaxies, one bottle would have been worth around five to eight thousand credits. And the thought of a WHOLE case of the ale would have been worth a hell of a lot more...maybe enough to finance a three year operation. Revan however had managed to acquire the technique on how to make the ale, which he claimed was merely by mistake, though both Carth and Canderous doubted that. The Republic Admiral recalled at one time how wasted Revan was when he drank a few bottles of the stuff after he found out that he was the Former Dark Lord of the Sith AND Bastila being kidnapped.
After all the battles and being married to Bastila, he still drank, but in smaller amounts out of respect to his wife, who due to their Force Bond was NOT in the mood to hear her husband's thoughts when he was drunk...though she DID blush when the thoughts concerned her. Revan made only small amounts of the ale and due to at least his Force training he wasn't easily taken down by the drink.
"Canderous, the last time we had the ale was when Ranma left for his home-planet...which was nearly eight months ago. Don't tell me you plan on having some more now?"
"Why not?"
"The time you had them, you started a staring contest with Claria's pet gizka for an entire night! You have any idea how down right weird and scary that was?"
"So?"
Carth sighed. "Never mind, forget I brought that up, so Ranma...how was it being with you're mother again?"
"It was interesting, believe me...it was a heck a few weeks though."
Ranma then went on to tell them of what had happened in China and more...both men were also amused when he told them about his misadventures and then both were surprised when he got to the part of when he was challenged by Kuno. Canderous raised an eye-brow at that part.
"You mean to tell me that the runt actually wanted to fight you with a wooden sword?! When was the last time he had a psychological evaluation, no one in their right mind would fight with wooden swords, unless he or she's that talented, but he sounds like a total novice!"
"And has a VERY large ego problem from the sound of him." Carth added. "So, what happened?"
"Well, suffice to say, had I been armed with a steel blade...I would have taken his head off."
"So you knocked him unconscious?"
"Yeah, apparently though, his ego won't let him lose at all, he even attacked me in a public shopping center once...right before I had my parental reunion with my...father."
He told them about the encounter and even the encounter with Kodachi Kuno, the sheer memory of the insane woman was enough to make the young Jedi Knight cringe in revulsion, much to the surprise of both the Republic Admiral and the Mandalorian leader. He also went on to describe the others he met, his descriptions of both Ukyo, Shampoo, Nabiki, and Kasumi made the two men smirk, since Ranma sounded like a regular young man who liked women, instead of the usual Jedi banter.
The conversation however was cut short with two occurrences, the first being the arrival of Mical, with Nodoka, Ukyo, and Shampoo with their TSF escorts...and the second was the announcement from Commander Grenn that the Ebon Hawk had arrived. The whole company then went out to meet the rest of the Ebon Hawk crew.
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Later...
Ranma and his family looked on as the door opened and out came two very familiar droids, both of whom, Ranma went first to meet.
The shortest of the droids went over on it's wheels and greeted the young Jedi Knight with beeps, whistles, and flashing lights. To others the droid was speaking in gibberish, but like Jesse and Revan, Ranma was familiar with droid speak. He smiled and patted the droid affectionately.
"Hello T3, nice to finally see you again."
"Amused Greeting: Why hello there, Jedi Meatbag. I see you're still alive and kicking."
Ranma gave a slightly sour look as he gazed at the other droid, a tall, menacing, rust or dried blood colored human formed droid armed with a heavy repeating blaster rifle and red eyes.
"Nice to see you too HK-47...how many Sith meatbags did you hyperventilate THIS time?"
"Proud Answer: I am happy you asked Meatbag! By my last standard status check, I have eliminated at least 62 Sith meatbags since you left for your home-planet all those months before. Hopeful Query: Do you happen to have seen any other Sith meatbags there? I am very interested to take out a few more to beat my previous record!"
Ranma shook his head is exasperation, there was no doubt that the assassin droid would never change, he'd bet ten to one the droid would gladly wipe out a whole Sith base by himself for the sheer desire for some variety. Ah well...
"Ranma! It is good to see you again you little devil!"
Ranma turned and bowed before a tall, well formed, female redhead wearing a headband and dressed in Jedi Knight robes with a light saber strapped to her side. The redhead then hugged Ranma warmly, like a relative, much to the surprise of Ranma's group.
Ranma however smiled in gentle greeting and replied. "It's good to see you again Master Mira."
The former bounty hunter and now Jedi Sentinel smirked as she ruffled Ranma's hair playfully. She liked teasing her former student and was happy to see him in good health, and smiling, not like before when she felt him nearly being drawn into the Dark Side, she recalled that she too was tempted back on Malachor 5 to finally end Hanharr's life, she could have easily done so...having been trained well by Jesse in the combat arts...but she chose not to, and left Hanharr alive, it was tough since if she killed him, she would be free of the life-debt forever, but she recalled why she never killed anyone in her previous line of work...and decided to spare him, already acting like a Jedi, though THAT took a while for her to accept actually. She saw a good deal of potential in Ranma...like the others did, namely when she began to train him...he had done more than any normal boy his age could.
"Hey, can I have a turn Mira? Or do you have dibs on him only?"
Later...
Ranma and his family looked on as the door opened and out came two very familiar droids, both of whom, Ranma went first to meet.
The shortest of the droids went over on it's wheels and greeted the young Jedi Knight with beeps, whistles, and flashing lights. To others the droid was speaking in gibberish, but like Jesse and Revan, Ranma was familiar with droid speak. He smiled and patted the droid affectionately.
"Hello T3, nice to finally see you again."
"Amused Greeting: Why hello there, Jedi Meatbag. I see you're still alive and kicking."
Ranma gave a slightly sour look as he gazed at the other droid, a tall, menacing, rust or dried blood colored human formed droid armed with a heavy repeating blaster rifle and red eyes.
"Nice to see you too HK-47...how many Sith meatbags did you hyperventilate THIS time?"
"Proud Answer: I am happy you asked Meatbag! By my last standard status check, I have eliminated at least 62 Sith meatbags since you left for your home-planet all those months before. Hopeful Query: Do you happen to have seen any other Sith meatbags there? I am very interested to take out a few more to beat my previous record!"
Ranma shook his head is exasperation, there was no doubt that the assassin droid would never change, he'd bet ten to one the droid would gladly wipe out a whole Sith base by himself for the sheer desire for some variety. Ah well...
"Ranma! It is good to see you again you little devil!"
Ranma turned and bowed before a tall, well formed, female redhead wearing a headband and dressed in Jedi Knight robes with a light saber strapped to her side. The redhead then hugged Ranma warmly, like a relative, much to the surprise of Ranma's group.
Ranma however smiled in gentle greeting and replied. "It's good to see you again Master Mira."
The former bounty hunter and now Jedi Sentinel smirked as she ruffled Ranma's hair playfully. She liked teasing her former student and was happy to see him in good health, and smiling, not like before when she felt him nearly being drawn into the Dark Side, she recalled that she too was tempted back on Malachor 5 to finally end Hanharr's life, she could have easily done so...having been trained well by Jesse in the combat arts...but she chose not to, and left Hanharr alive, it was tough since if she killed him, she would be free of the life-debt forever, but she recalled why she never killed anyone in her previous line of work...and decided to spare him, already acting like a Jedi, though THAT took a while for her to accept actually. She saw a good deal of potential in Ranma...like the others did, namely when she began to train him...he had done more than any normal boy his age could.
"Hey, can I have a turn Mira? Or do you have dibs on him only?"
Another voice came from the ship as a tall man with slightly teal/brownish skin came out from the Ebon Hawk, he wore normal clothes, reserved for technicians, and would have passed on as a normal person...that is if one saw that he had a cybernetic arm in which the hand was connected with energy to the middle of the upper arm, had no hair, and in the place of hair was a crown of horns...and the lightsaber strapped to his belt.
Ranma nodded and shook hands with the newcomer with the cybernetic hand, the stranger was none other than Bao-Dur, Ranma's Iridonian/Zabrak teacher in the technical field and fellow Jedi teacher.
"It's good to see you again Master..."
"Please Ranma, don't call me Master just because I taught you a lot about shields and construction. I was honored to train you in any way I can, and besides...I'm not exactly dressed right now to be called a Master." Bao-Dur grinned as he was still dressed in the same clothes he had worn when he was reunited with Jesse when the former Jedi General walked on Telos with Atton and Kreia.
Ranma smirked. "All right then... It's good to see you again Bao-Dur."
"Same here lad, it's wonderful to see you in good health."
"Well...looks like the young pup's finally gotten older."
Ranma nodded and shook hands with the newcomer with the cybernetic hand, the stranger was none other than Bao-Dur, Ranma's Iridonian/Zabrak teacher in the technical field and fellow Jedi teacher.
"It's good to see you again Master..."
"Please Ranma, don't call me Master just because I taught you a lot about shields and construction. I was honored to train you in any way I can, and besides...I'm not exactly dressed right now to be called a Master." Bao-Dur grinned as he was still dressed in the same clothes he had worn when he was reunited with Jesse when the former Jedi General walked on Telos with Atton and Kreia.
Ranma smirked. "All right then... It's good to see you again Bao-Dur."
"Same here lad, it's wonderful to see you in good health."
"Well...looks like the young pup's finally gotten older."
A bald dark skinned man said in Jedi style robes, along with his lightsaber next to him clipped on his belt. The old man had silver shot hair on his eye-brows, beard and moustache, and he showed power, wisdom, authority and skill in his old age, however his eyes held not just wisdom, but mischief as well as he looked at the young man before him.
"And it looks like you've gotten more wrinkles and lines, been pickling well old man?" Ranma said with a smirk.
Nodoka was surprised at Ranma's attitude to the old man who was dressed as a Jedi Knight like he was, and naturally as his mother, she expected him to be courteous to the elderly.
"Ranma!!! How could you say that to an elder?!"
The old man merely laughed back at Ranma and looked at Nodoka. "No worries here lass, I don't mind being called an old man cause I am one in the first place. But I promise you that I'll get even with your boy here."
He then bowed before Nodoka.
"Before I give this son of yours a sound thrashing later, I pay my highest regards to you Nodoka Saotome for having an amazing, though still slightly annoying boy for your child. And My name is Jolee Bindo, now if you will excuse me...I have some business with Ranma here."
"Bring it on Jolee!"
The old man then went on to attacking Ranma with his physical strength and the Force, while the others laughed, even Cologne and Nodoka laughed as despite being older now, Jolee was still as fit as he was when he was still younger. He then grabbed Ranma's face and made funny faces with him. A minute or two later out came more people.
"Ahhh...if you are done making Ranma's face look like a Hutt's Jedi Knight Jolee Bindo, I would like to greet my old student." A silken voice came as a figure of a woman came from the Ebon Hawk.
The woman wore a hood and veil over her face, covering the upper portion of her head and most of her face, except the lower portions. Despite this, the looks of the woman were stunning, along with her black, red, and golden robes, with her lightsabers next to her in easy reach. Her robes hugged her figure, showing that she was beautiful, despite her guise.
Visas Marr smiled as she looked through her Force Vision and saw Jolee release Ranma, as her student walked to her and bowed in warm greeting.
"It is good to see you again Ranma."
"And it looks like you've gotten more wrinkles and lines, been pickling well old man?" Ranma said with a smirk.
Nodoka was surprised at Ranma's attitude to the old man who was dressed as a Jedi Knight like he was, and naturally as his mother, she expected him to be courteous to the elderly.
"Ranma!!! How could you say that to an elder?!"
The old man merely laughed back at Ranma and looked at Nodoka. "No worries here lass, I don't mind being called an old man cause I am one in the first place. But I promise you that I'll get even with your boy here."
He then bowed before Nodoka.
"Before I give this son of yours a sound thrashing later, I pay my highest regards to you Nodoka Saotome for having an amazing, though still slightly annoying boy for your child. And My name is Jolee Bindo, now if you will excuse me...I have some business with Ranma here."
"Bring it on Jolee!"
The old man then went on to attacking Ranma with his physical strength and the Force, while the others laughed, even Cologne and Nodoka laughed as despite being older now, Jolee was still as fit as he was when he was still younger. He then grabbed Ranma's face and made funny faces with him. A minute or two later out came more people.
"Ahhh...if you are done making Ranma's face look like a Hutt's Jedi Knight Jolee Bindo, I would like to greet my old student." A silken voice came as a figure of a woman came from the Ebon Hawk.
The woman wore a hood and veil over her face, covering the upper portion of her head and most of her face, except the lower portions. Despite this, the looks of the woman were stunning, along with her black, red, and golden robes, with her lightsabers next to her in easy reach. Her robes hugged her figure, showing that she was beautiful, despite her guise.
Visas Marr smiled as she looked through her Force Vision and saw Jolee release Ranma, as her student walked to her and bowed in warm greeting.
"It is good to see you again Ranma."
The Miraluka Jedi said with obvious warmth and affection for her student.
"It is good to see you too, Master Visas." Ranma replied warmly as well.
The two spoke together while the others also greeted Nodoka, Ukyo, Shampoo, and Cologne. As Visas stepped aside, another being came from the Ebon Hawk. The new arrival was also dressed in Jedi robes and had lightsaber present. But she too was unique among the group...as she had tawny skin as if it had fine fur on it in certain areas, and her features were somewhat feline-like, along with her eyes, which were deep amber like a large predatory cat. Her hair was in braids and in a high ponytail behind her. Though she looked cat-like, there was no mistaking the aura of power, ferocity, skill, and wisdom. Her eyes glinted in a warm feral smile as she spoke n a unique accent.
"It is finally good to see you here Ranma, I hope that you have done well?"
"It is good to see you too, Master Visas." Ranma replied warmly as well.
The two spoke together while the others also greeted Nodoka, Ukyo, Shampoo, and Cologne. As Visas stepped aside, another being came from the Ebon Hawk. The new arrival was also dressed in Jedi robes and had lightsaber present. But she too was unique among the group...as she had tawny skin as if it had fine fur on it in certain areas, and her features were somewhat feline-like, along with her eyes, which were deep amber like a large predatory cat. Her hair was in braids and in a high ponytail behind her. Though she looked cat-like, there was no mistaking the aura of power, ferocity, skill, and wisdom. Her eyes glinted in a warm feral smile as she spoke n a unique accent.
"It is finally good to see you here Ranma, I hope that you have done well?"
Jedi Knight Juhani asked her adopted Padawan.
Ranma replied with a bow to Juhani. "I have been well."
The two then embraced for a minute and broke away as Juhani went over to give her greetings to Nodoka as well...already aware that she was Ranma's biological mother.
Another figure appeared and it was none other than Atton Rand who then smiled as he saw his fellow Jedi and adopted student. The two had done a lot together, namely adventuring around the hot-spots and flushing out Sith allies and cells. The former Scoundrel and Sith assassin was still dressed in his normal jacket, pants, gloves, boots, and shirt, though there was no hiding the fact he was a Jedi Sentinel with the lightsaber strapped to his belt.
"Well...nice to finally see you again Ranma, how many hearts have you snared this time?"
Ranma replied with a bow to Juhani. "I have been well."
The two then embraced for a minute and broke away as Juhani went over to give her greetings to Nodoka as well...already aware that she was Ranma's biological mother.
Another figure appeared and it was none other than Atton Rand who then smiled as he saw his fellow Jedi and adopted student. The two had done a lot together, namely adventuring around the hot-spots and flushing out Sith allies and cells. The former Scoundrel and Sith assassin was still dressed in his normal jacket, pants, gloves, boots, and shirt, though there was no hiding the fact he was a Jedi Sentinel with the lightsaber strapped to his belt.
"Well...nice to finally see you again Ranma, how many hearts have you snared this time?"
The Jedi Knight asked with a smirk. To which Ranma smirked back...
"None of your business."
"Really now? I'll have to see if you have improved those mental shields of yours, cause I'll find out either way."
"Try me Master Atton, I have been busy."
Both Jedi bickered a bit and they were very much enjoying the fact that they were needling each other like they did when he was younger.
When that was over, Atton walked over and spotted Nodoka, it took a second for the Jedi Sentinel to learn that she was Ranma's mother. He was somewhat surprised, not in the fact that she was a bit shorter than her son...but the fact that she was still that attractive...
Now Atton had been with women for most of his time both as a Republic Soldier, and as a Sith Assassin, and even after becoming a Jedi, he still didn't mind hanging out with the opposite sex, needling Brianna when he could, though in a friendly manner, and trading word barbs with Mira. But this was the first time looking at an attractive woman rendered the otherwise mouthy and sarcastic former scoundrel mute. He didn't know why, but Nodoka was one woman he wouldn't mind courting, though he knew that his former student would blow a coolant seal if he found out that his rake of a teacher had a schoolboy's crush on his mother of all things!
Nodoka also was impressed a bit by Atton, there seemed to be something in the young and no doubt handsome looking man who was in front of her. If he was the one who her son spoke of who introduced him to the joys of being with the opposite sex, then she would have to thank him for helping his son with that side of his education, since she had NO doubt in her mind that Genma would have never spoken about such things to Ranma, since he might use his son's innocence to his advantage. However she knew that by definition, she was no doubt older than Atton and her having an attraction with a younger man would be asking for trouble.
The two bowed and acted normally, Atton bowing and greeting each other with respect, though Ranma suspected something was going on between them. And he was laughing his head off.
Cologne was trying hard not to show her nervousness...she had been reaching out with her senses and they were being overwhelmed by the sheer amounts of power being emitted by the people gathering before them. Each Jedi Knight who came out of the Ebon Hawk was emitting such a powerful aura of confidence, battle-expertise, and more that...made the three hundred year old Amazon matriarch, for the first time in her long life, nervous...the sheer amounts of power coming from the combined numbers of Jedi was something! She could she the imprints made by these people on Ranma, and considering what she saw and sensed...it was no problem for her to see just how much Ranma respected them...but as she probed deeper on the ship...she was overwhelmed to feel SIX auras that dwarfed even the combined crowd in front of her...
It was then that she realized she was meeting the ones who had taken Ranma to be a Jedi...his second family.
Six figures came out from the ship...One wore a Jedi Master's robe and had a intricately made single hilt lightsaber on his belt, the other, who appeared to be a human female, wearing a deep blue Jedi Knight robe and a double hilt lightsaber on her belt, with a hood covering her face, the next was a child, dressed in normal clothes, and wore no lightsaber. The female child had deep brown hair and blue green eyes that sparkled with joy and happiness when she saw Ranma.
The next trio were there now...the male figure was dressed Zeison Sha Warrior Armour suit and had a pair of single hilt lightsabers on his belt, the female figure was dressed in snow white Jedi Master robes and she carried a double hilt lightsaber, and the young boy wore normal clothes and carried no lightsaber, the boy's snow white hair was done in a braid and his deep blue eyes sparkled in happiness as he too saw Ranma.
"Big brother Ranma!!!"
Both girl and boy shouted as they run up to Ranma and began to laugh and play with the Jedi Knight from Earth, who played back and gamely greeted both children...after a few minutes, Ranma then bowed before the two pairs of Jedi before him.
"It is good to see you again, Masters."
"It's good to see you too, Jedi Knight Ranma." The two men said as they and their apparent wives took off their hoods...
Revealing Revan Sunfire, ordained Jedi Master, his wife Bastila Sunfire, and senior Jedi Knight. And Ranma's other adopted parents and Masters, Jesse Harvern, Jedi Weapon-Master, and his wife Brianna Harvern, Echani Jedi Guardian...
All two couples each smiled warmly at Ranma as they each hugged him in warm greeting.
Cologne nearly fell off her cane as she sensed the raw power, skill, wisdom, strength, and energy emitted by the four before her...even the two children who were now being held by their respective parents radiated power on a level that nearly floored the Amazon matriarch!!! To meet the men and women who had made Ranma into the power-house fighter that he was...was...an honor that she never thought she would have...she could see and FEEL the power impressions of the two Jedi couples on Ranma. Ranma had told them stories of the talents of Jedi Knights Revan and Bastila, along with Jesse and Brianna, but Cologne didn't quite believe them...but now she was having second thoughts as she saw the people before them...they were a combined vortex of pure Force energy that she was amazed that they were not burning from the sheer power of their connections to the Force!!!
Revan and Jesse each bowed before Nodoka as she smiled warmly at them.
"I hope we did a good job with your son Miss Nodoka?"
"You did more than I thought possible...thank you."
Nodoka then turned and faced Bastila and Brianna, she could sense great power and skill in the two women, and likewise could be said when the two Jedi saw her, they could sense that Nodoka was Force Sensitive as well, explaining her son's ties in the Force.
"It is a pleasure to finally meet Ranma's mother from Earth, I am Bastila Sunfire." The Jedi Sentinel said warmly as she and Nodoka bowed to one another...from one mother to another.
"The same pleasure as well from me, I am Brianna Harvern." The Echani Jedi said with respect as she too bowed to Nodoka as well as her.
Both Jedi had taken some understanding of Japanese Customs and speech so they knew how to speak the language.
Ranma then introduced his fellow Jedi to his friends and family, and Ukyo, Shampoo and Cologne were in awe at meeting the Jedi, all of whom had a hand in teaching Ranma in his twelve years away from Earth, it was also there that Dustil and Mission Onasi came on the scene...the Twi'lek Republic Intel Operative smiling as she welcomed her young friend, Dustil likewise greeted Ranma as both friends hugged one another and Ranma was happy to know that Dustil would soon tie the knot.
In was going to be a long and happy celebration for all involved...
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However...not all was peaceful...
The Sith Lord grinned as he began to activate the release and reawakening systems on the sedation/cryogenics pods...the only things that anyone could see and hear as there were shadows...was the sounds of a hiss, flowing liquid...and finally the snapping of teeth and scrapping of claws...along with sickly predatory eyes glowing with hunger.
The Hssiss had been unleashed.
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To be continued…
"None of your business."
"Really now? I'll have to see if you have improved those mental shields of yours, cause I'll find out either way."
"Try me Master Atton, I have been busy."
Both Jedi bickered a bit and they were very much enjoying the fact that they were needling each other like they did when he was younger.
When that was over, Atton walked over and spotted Nodoka, it took a second for the Jedi Sentinel to learn that she was Ranma's mother. He was somewhat surprised, not in the fact that she was a bit shorter than her son...but the fact that she was still that attractive...
Now Atton had been with women for most of his time both as a Republic Soldier, and as a Sith Assassin, and even after becoming a Jedi, he still didn't mind hanging out with the opposite sex, needling Brianna when he could, though in a friendly manner, and trading word barbs with Mira. But this was the first time looking at an attractive woman rendered the otherwise mouthy and sarcastic former scoundrel mute. He didn't know why, but Nodoka was one woman he wouldn't mind courting, though he knew that his former student would blow a coolant seal if he found out that his rake of a teacher had a schoolboy's crush on his mother of all things!
Nodoka also was impressed a bit by Atton, there seemed to be something in the young and no doubt handsome looking man who was in front of her. If he was the one who her son spoke of who introduced him to the joys of being with the opposite sex, then she would have to thank him for helping his son with that side of his education, since she had NO doubt in her mind that Genma would have never spoken about such things to Ranma, since he might use his son's innocence to his advantage. However she knew that by definition, she was no doubt older than Atton and her having an attraction with a younger man would be asking for trouble.
The two bowed and acted normally, Atton bowing and greeting each other with respect, though Ranma suspected something was going on between them. And he was laughing his head off.
Cologne was trying hard not to show her nervousness...she had been reaching out with her senses and they were being overwhelmed by the sheer amounts of power being emitted by the people gathering before them. Each Jedi Knight who came out of the Ebon Hawk was emitting such a powerful aura of confidence, battle-expertise, and more that...made the three hundred year old Amazon matriarch, for the first time in her long life, nervous...the sheer amounts of power coming from the combined numbers of Jedi was something! She could she the imprints made by these people on Ranma, and considering what she saw and sensed...it was no problem for her to see just how much Ranma respected them...but as she probed deeper on the ship...she was overwhelmed to feel SIX auras that dwarfed even the combined crowd in front of her...
It was then that she realized she was meeting the ones who had taken Ranma to be a Jedi...his second family.
Six figures came out from the ship...One wore a Jedi Master's robe and had a intricately made single hilt lightsaber on his belt, the other, who appeared to be a human female, wearing a deep blue Jedi Knight robe and a double hilt lightsaber on her belt, with a hood covering her face, the next was a child, dressed in normal clothes, and wore no lightsaber. The female child had deep brown hair and blue green eyes that sparkled with joy and happiness when she saw Ranma.
The next trio were there now...the male figure was dressed Zeison Sha Warrior Armour suit and had a pair of single hilt lightsabers on his belt, the female figure was dressed in snow white Jedi Master robes and she carried a double hilt lightsaber, and the young boy wore normal clothes and carried no lightsaber, the boy's snow white hair was done in a braid and his deep blue eyes sparkled in happiness as he too saw Ranma.
"Big brother Ranma!!!"
Both girl and boy shouted as they run up to Ranma and began to laugh and play with the Jedi Knight from Earth, who played back and gamely greeted both children...after a few minutes, Ranma then bowed before the two pairs of Jedi before him.
"It is good to see you again, Masters."
"It's good to see you too, Jedi Knight Ranma." The two men said as they and their apparent wives took off their hoods...
Revealing Revan Sunfire, ordained Jedi Master, his wife Bastila Sunfire, and senior Jedi Knight. And Ranma's other adopted parents and Masters, Jesse Harvern, Jedi Weapon-Master, and his wife Brianna Harvern, Echani Jedi Guardian...
All two couples each smiled warmly at Ranma as they each hugged him in warm greeting.
Cologne nearly fell off her cane as she sensed the raw power, skill, wisdom, strength, and energy emitted by the four before her...even the two children who were now being held by their respective parents radiated power on a level that nearly floored the Amazon matriarch!!! To meet the men and women who had made Ranma into the power-house fighter that he was...was...an honor that she never thought she would have...she could see and FEEL the power impressions of the two Jedi couples on Ranma. Ranma had told them stories of the talents of Jedi Knights Revan and Bastila, along with Jesse and Brianna, but Cologne didn't quite believe them...but now she was having second thoughts as she saw the people before them...they were a combined vortex of pure Force energy that she was amazed that they were not burning from the sheer power of their connections to the Force!!!
Revan and Jesse each bowed before Nodoka as she smiled warmly at them.
"I hope we did a good job with your son Miss Nodoka?"
"You did more than I thought possible...thank you."
Nodoka then turned and faced Bastila and Brianna, she could sense great power and skill in the two women, and likewise could be said when the two Jedi saw her, they could sense that Nodoka was Force Sensitive as well, explaining her son's ties in the Force.
"It is a pleasure to finally meet Ranma's mother from Earth, I am Bastila Sunfire." The Jedi Sentinel said warmly as she and Nodoka bowed to one another...from one mother to another.
"The same pleasure as well from me, I am Brianna Harvern." The Echani Jedi said with respect as she too bowed to Nodoka as well as her.
Both Jedi had taken some understanding of Japanese Customs and speech so they knew how to speak the language.
Ranma then introduced his fellow Jedi to his friends and family, and Ukyo, Shampoo and Cologne were in awe at meeting the Jedi, all of whom had a hand in teaching Ranma in his twelve years away from Earth, it was also there that Dustil and Mission Onasi came on the scene...the Twi'lek Republic Intel Operative smiling as she welcomed her young friend, Dustil likewise greeted Ranma as both friends hugged one another and Ranma was happy to know that Dustil would soon tie the knot.
In was going to be a long and happy celebration for all involved...
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However...not all was peaceful...
The Sith Lord grinned as he began to activate the release and reawakening systems on the sedation/cryogenics pods...the only things that anyone could see and hear as there were shadows...was the sounds of a hiss, flowing liquid...and finally the snapping of teeth and scrapping of claws...along with sickly predatory eyes glowing with hunger.
The Hssiss had been unleashed.
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To be continued…
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Author's Notes:
Ah….after that situation with Akane and the needed time to take a break…I'd say this Restoration Day will be interesting indeed. But what will happen to Nodoka when she's in the presence of Carth Onasi, Canderous Ordo, Atton Rand, and Mical?
It seems the Saotome charm is alive and kicking yet again…only this time…Nodoka is in the limelight. Will she be able to handle being the center of attention?
Find out soon!
And just where did the Sith deploy the Hssiss? And what sort of chaos will the Dark Side Dragons unleash on the Republic? And will it rival the chaos the Jedi and the Mandalorians will encounter while they are on Earth?
Find that out soon!
This will be it for now for this story so I will dedicate my time to the other stories and I hope that you've liked it all.
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