Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / Gensomaden Saiyuki Fan Fiction ❯ Dragons of Shame ❯ Chaptire 9 ( Chapter 9 )

AN: Soooooo…..Yeah last chapter kind of sucked, but it was needed to make this next chapter which is going to blow the chicken Mcnugttets right out of your happy meal. Yep it's going to be that freaking wonderful. You know it will be. I hope everyone had a wonderful thanksgiving…I hope you all got nice and fat and round with turkey. Because I know I did. But I made sure to limit myself this year so that I didn't get sick and throw up like LAST year. Whoo, that was embarrassing. Haha.

 

Now, I appreciate all of your reviews, thank you so much for giving this story a chance. You don't know how much time I spend putting into this. Yeah, I think about this story all freaking day. So really, thank you. *bows respectfully while holding up a middle finger* Sorry, force of habit.

 

 

Please enjoy chaptire nine: The Old Dragon's Flame that was Yu and His New Protégé

 

 

 

 

When Ranma arrived home after work he was delightfully surprised to find Master Yu and his new protégé, Jessy Wu K'ung, the charming daughter of Sun Wu K'ung, the Monkey King. At only nine years old, she was Master Yu's new star pupil due to not only being part goddess and her royal status but also to her colossal strength and abilities. She easily ranked equal to Ranma.

 

Her father had been too busy to train her himself therefore he sent his darling daughter to the best demon he could find, Master Yu. Jessy was small for her age, with beautiful golden eyes and long dark brown hair that stuck up in odd places because she inherited her father's spiky hair. She had tan skin and resembled her father so much many people believed she was his son. Her father, on the other hand, believed she was mistaken for a boy was because she had his boyish charm.

 

Whatever the reason, she was perceived as one of the strongest demon gods in all three worlds, despite her age. There was no mistaking that, boy or girl, she was The Monkey King's child.

 

She smiled brightly as Ranma walked into the living room, “Ranma!” she exclaimed happily, jumping into his arms like a monkey.

 

Ranma smiled and twirled her around a bit, making her giggle. “What is my little monkey doing here?” he asked, Jessy laughed and gave him a playful punch on the shoulder.

 

“I'm no monkey!” She laughed happily as he set her down and bowed to Master Yu.

 

“To what do I owe the honor, Master Yu?” Ranma stayed bowing until Master Yu allowed him to stand. Master Yu smiled and looked over the young demon.

 

“You've grown tall, Ranma.” The old man declared “And strong, I am proud.” Ranma bowed again and smiled, he glanced at his mother who was offering Jessy a large cookie. Master Yu followed his eyes and gasped “Oh, no, dear Botan!” He pulled the cookie out of Jessy's grasp before she bit into the cookie.

 

“Aaaaaw!” she whined, Master Yu cocked an eyebrow and handed the cookie back to Botan.

 

“The King has decreed she should not have any sweets while not in his presence.” Ranma winced a bit, he knew very well what happens when the little monkey girl has sweets, so yes, it was a good enough reason to become a law.

 

“Oh, I see.” Botan smiled at the young girl and instead offered her a glass of milk before disappearing into the kitchen with Jessy at her heels.

 

Ranma stared back at his master, he still looked the same. Thin and tall, with long white hair that fell down his to the middle of his back, accompanying his hair was a long white beard. His deep brown eyes pierced thorough all of this white as if they could read minds.

 

They sat in silence for a few minutes, before Master Yu finally answered Ranma's earlier question. “I am hear for several reasons, Ranma.” He said softly, Ranma knew what was coming, he felt a lump in his throat form “The first reason is that I would like to remind you that training for next years' tournament will be started earlier than originally planned.”

 

Ranma blinked rapidly “May I ask why?” Master Yu stole a quick glance towards the closed kitchen door.

 

“Because,” he said softly while leaning forward “The Princess will also be competing this year.” Ranma frowned.

 

“But doesn't that make one extra? There are already five of us who compete, with a Dahlia as the back up.”

 

Master Yu sighed “Dahlia has died, I am afraid along with Homino.” Ranma gave an exasperated sigh. Dahlia and Homino weren't very strong but they were part of the team, they were…important.

 

“How?” he asked after a moment, Master Yu sighed again.

 

“The man who killed them is unknown. But they were two of many demons, no one really cares for them.” He suddenly looked tired and aged. “That doesn't include me, they were two of my pupils and I care for every one of them as if they were my own children.” Ranma gave him a sympathetic pat on the shoulder and they sat in silence for a moment before Master Yu spoke up again. “Ahem, yes. The second reason I am here is because of the Princess, as well.”

 

“Oh?” Ranma asked, stealing another glance towards the door, how long did it take to get a glass of milk?

 

“Yes, and I have already spoken to your mother about this.” Master Yu replied, taking a sip of his tea “And she has already agreed to it.” He took another sip before setting it down and folding his hands on in his lap “You see, the King has been busy and will be even busier, for what, I have no clue. Whatever the reason, however, she will have to find a place to stay while I am not training her.”

 

Ranma's eyes widened “You don't mean—“

 

“Yes, Princess Jessy Wu K'ung will be staying here with you.” Ranma sat in shock. Yes, he cared for the little girl as he would for a little sister, but she…she was more of a handful than anyone he had ever met before.

 

“But will mother be able to care for-“

 

“Oh, of course she will.” Master Yu cleared his throat and let the news sink in. The princess, who didn't act like a princess, would be staying in their home for over a year. Ranma wondered how it would work, since she was a demon and wasn't used to living on earth, or even demon world. She was adjusted to the lifestyle of Heaven.

 

Parties, games, and people to look after her 24-7, and do Gods even sleep? And if the was there, wouldn't she have subjects and friends coming to visit? “Oh, no.” Ranma breathed “Does that mean her father—“

 

“Will drop in from time to time? Yes.” Master Yu answered, Ranma groaned a bit and the old master chuckled “Yes, I understand. The King can be…difficult at times.” Difficult…that wasn't even a quarter of what described the Monkey King.

 

The King was brilliant, funny, strong, beautiful and an altogether amazing God-Demon. However, the King loved to party, and he loved to show off his strength. Sometimes, however, he didn't know his own strength and would unintentionally destroy things. Ranma had seen the Monkey King in person only once, at the birth of Jessy.

 

When the tiny girl had been born, he proudly walked around with her in his arms, showing her off to anyone who would listen. Ranma heard he also carried several pictures of her and would parade that to everyone and demand they tell him how cute and perfect she was.

 

Ranma shuddered. The king was nice, but he wasn't sure if he and his mother could handle the King and the Princess's…energetic lifestyle. The decision had already been mad, so Ranma pushed it to the back of his mind.

 

Master Yu's face went sullen suddenly and began to speak. “Ranma,” he started “There is also another reason I am here.” Ranma gazed at him “I would like to know what happened at the previous tournament.”

 

Ranma swallowed and chose his words careful before replying “Well…” he said slowly “I…killed the referee…by accident.” Master Yu's hand came in contact with the side of Ranma's head, he saw stars.

 

Ranma blinked rapidly, holding his head. “I ask again, Ranma: What happened at the past demon tournament?” His voice was threatening and strong, and Ranma knew it well. He knew he was in trouble, he knew the old Dragon Master knew the truth.

 

Ranma gave a small groan as his vision completely returned, his mind was reeling “I accidentally-“Another smack to the head, this time it was harder. So much harder, in fact, that it knocked Ranma off his feet and onto the floor, he hit the side of the coffee table. He yelped in pain and held the large gash above his eye. Master Yu stood up and pulled the young demon up by his collar.

 

“Tell me again.” Master Yu snarled, Ranma groaned again and glanced at the kitchen door, he hoped they stayed there.

 

Ranma's master came into focus and he groaned “It was an acid-“ he was cut off as Master Yu's fist came into contact with his jaw, forcing him back against the window, knocking down the curtain rod and smashing a vase in the process of sliding down. Ranma screamed and stumbled up, rocking a bit. “Master, I swear…” he sputtered as blood spilled from his mouth “It was not pre-meditated! I-“

 

He was thrown against another wall, this time he smashed into the shelves that held his mother's crystal. He screamed and held his head, he say blood, there was only red. He heard someone walking towards him, Master Yu was glaring at him. Ranma whimpered and stared down at his hands, he pulled a shard of what was once a crystal bowl form his arm. He moaned as Master Yu pulled him to his feet again.

 

“This isn't pleasant for me, child.” He said gently “But it is necessary, until you tell the truth. Now tell me, the truth. I do not wish to hurt you…or your mother's things.” He winced slightly at the shards of broken objects scattered throughout the room.

 

Ranma gulped and immediately regretted doing so, blood was definitely not a pleasant thing to swallow. He eyed the master from his left eye, blood ran down his right and smudged his view. He was in a very painful position, both physically and mentally, he knew that by continuing to lie he would more than likely be killed. But he also knew that by telling the truth he would also get into trouble.

 

He chose the latter “I killed her on purpose!” Ranma sputtered wincing at the pain that shot up through his jaw from moving it. Master Yu dropped him to the floor where Ranma gasped at the pain and fought for air.

 

“I'm sorry I had to do that, Ranma.” Master Yu said gently “However, the Monkey King knew the truth and demanded you speak your crime in order for his daughter to remain here for the next year. He does not take lightly to the murder of innocents. Your mother has been informed of this already. She understands, Ranma.”

 

Ranma choked on his own blood but remained silent. “She has forgiven you, although I don't think she will forgive me for destroying her living room.” He glanced around and gave a heavy sigh, he finally stared at Ranma. He helped the boy to his feet and sat him down on the couch, Ranma made no effort to move, he only groaned in pain.

 

There were very few people in this world who Ranma allowed to hurt him, Ranma could easily have fought back against his master but the obedient disciple inside of him wouldn't allow it. There was a bright flash of light and everything was back to normal, save for the bruises and cuts to Ranma's body.

 

Master Yu was a very skilled man, he had the power to turn the time on non-organic objects. The glass and porcelain were pieced back together, the wood, another story, and the blood had merely been wiped away.

 

When Botan and Jessy came back into the living room, Master Yu stood and bowed respectfully. “Well,” he said pleasantly, as if nothing had happened “I must be off to inform the King that his princess has been delivered.” He smiled “Ranma, training will begin in two weeks. Please do take care of the princess. I am sure her father will be dropping by soon. Goodbye!”

 

“Goodbye!” Jessy said softly walking Master Yu towards the door “Tell Daddy I say hello, and tell him to write me! And to feed my animals! Oh and make sure he doesn't forget to be nice to Jade Prince, and be sure that he doesn't go into my room! I have his birthday presents in there oh and—“

 

“I think he's gone now, Jessy.” Botan laughed, Jessy pouted and followed Botan back into the living room where Ranma still sat, immobile. She plopped down next him and stared. She knew what it was like to be hit so hard, she knew that a demon's body was much less tolerant than that of a god's body. With a sigh she patted Ranma's leg and told him it would be ok.

 

“You can tell the kids at school that your mommy beat you up.” She said receiving a sharp tap on the head from Ranma, who was now back to reality. “Ooooowie! That hurt! Maaan, your hits hurt like Sanzo's…” Ranma snorted and stood up, struggling.

 

“Are you going to be alright, dear?” Botan asked, steadying her son “Maybe you should go take a bath?” She was used to seeing her only child comeback from Master Yu with bruises and cuts and broken arms, so she knew how to help her son feel better. Ranma nodded and headed towards the stairs, fighting cries of pain with every step.

 

Jessy sighed “Daddy can be really mean, sometimes.”

 

After Ranma was out of the hot shower, he wiped the fogged up mirror and almost thought he was blind, but realized it was just his wet hair obscuring his eyesight. Hr grunted and pushed his hair back which immediately fell back into place with a slight flopping noise. With another angry groan he pulled out the scissors from the drawer and stared at them.

 

They gleamed dully in the bathroom light, and without another moments' hesitation Ranma began to cut away. Chopping at the long bangs little by little before moving on to the rest of his hair that had always stuck up in odd places very much like Jessy's. His hair was a lot thicker and longer than he had thought it was, and it took nearly an hour to do it. He had made sure to be careful so he didn't end up bald.

 

He stared at himself in the mirror, his hair was not in full blown, natural, thick spikes. His bangs, which had hidden his bruises, were now completely gone and their place were lovely spikes that stuck straight up. He was going to proudly wear his bruises and scars like a man.

 

The next morning when Ranma came down stairs, Jessy choked on her food “What the heaven happened to your head?” she snorted, Ranma cocked an eyebrow and smoothly rapped her on the back of her head. Botan only smiled and rubbed his head.

 

“Oh you look so nice!” She declared, they ate their food in silence, save for the random choking sounds Jessy made when she swallowed without chewing properly. When Ranma stood up to leave for school Botan handed him two lunches.

 

“Uh, mom-“

 

“Would you mind walking Jessy to school, too, dear?” Ranma's jaw dropped and he stared at Jessy who was already wearing her shoes and backpack. She smiled ruefully and grabbed her lunch from his hands. Ranma turned back to his mother who only smiled “Well, you couldn't think that King Goku would just let his daughter stay here without letting her get a proper education, could you?” Ranma made an impatient noise but went ahead and walked with Jessy outside.

 

“So, apparently…”Jessy smiled “I'm your cousin!” Ranma rolled his eyes.

 

“Right.”

 

“I won't get into trouble, Ranma.” Jessy continued “But I won't let kids push me around either. Daddy says people aren't supposed to touch me.” Ranma groaned. It was going to be a very long year.

 

 

AN: Yeah, so I hope you enjoyed it. I thought this chapter was gunna be better: I WAS WRONG.