Ranma, I Hope We Never See Each Other Again! David's Warning!
Ranma Saotome
So, I have to ask: Are you new around here, kid?
David
Well, this place is new and strange to me. I've never been in a city with so many stars in their windows before.
Ranma Saotome
You mean, you don't know what light bulbs are?
David
*Confused* Light bulbs?
Ranma Saotome
Yeah, you know, the glass thingy that switches on the power?
David
*Shakes his head in confusion* We never had these "light bulbs" back where I'm from.
Ranma Saotome
(This kid is living in the Stone age.) Then, how do you get light in your homes?
David
We light candles. And then, we blow them out whenever we're about to go to sleep.
Ranma Saotome
(Wow. He really does live like a caveman, poor kid.) Then, I guess you've never seen this before. *Pulls out and turns on his flashlight*
David
*Surprised* Whoa! Is that a stick with a flame inside?
Ranma Saotome
No, it's called a flashlight. It helps you see better in the dark.
David
But where does the light come from?
Ranma Saotome
It comes from the light bulb inside. When you flick this switch here, you get light instantly.
David
(Wait till my father and my brothers hear about this.) Anyway, don't you think you should be getting home?
Ranma Saotome
*Stands up* Yep! And if anything, Akane is going to kick my butt when I get back.
David
But why does she do that? Can't you not defend yourself if she attacks?
Ranma Saotome
I can't exactly hit a girl, man. It's not in my nature. (But if I was the girl version of myself, then it wouldn't be a problem.)
David
I can see why. Sometimes, it's hard to defend yourself against the one you love.
Ranma Saotome
*Shocked* Love?! Me and Akane?! No, no, no, no, no, no! You have the wrong idea, pal. Our stupid fathers arranged this whole fiancé thing.
David
But I think it's wonderful to have someone in your life who cares for you.
Ranma Saotome
She sleeps with a pig, she's stubborn as a mule, twice as strong, and overall ugly.
Ranma Saotome
If I had to choose between getting sick from eating germs off the toilet and the swings at the park and getting married to Akane, I would choose to be sent to the hospital for treatment.
David
You know, some people say that the more a couple argues, the deeper in love they are.
Ranma Saotome
*Denial* That's not true! Anyway, I think I'll head off now. But hey, don't you have a home to go to?
David
Well, as a matter a fact--
Before he could explain, God and Queen Aleena called to him.
Queen Aleena (Wife of God)
David!
Queen Aleena (Wife of God)
Take Ranma, and go West, to the mountain region, and stay there. I have prepared food for you, as you get there.
David knew what was going to happen and obeyed. He grabbed his slingshot and grabbed Ranma by the hand to lead him to the place he was supposed to go to.
David
*Running, grabbing Ranma's sleeve* Sorry, pig-tailed man. We have to go West immediately.
Ranma Saotome
*Pulls away* Hold up! Pig-tailed man? Whose the Pig-tailed man!
David
That's what your name is, right?
Ranma Saotome
No! I have a name, you know. *Realizes* Hey, come to think of it, I don't even know your name, yet.
David
Right. Where are my manners? I'm David.
Ranma Saotome
David? Your name is David?
David
Yep. I'm the son of Jesse, born from Bethlehem. Also, I'm one of the youngest out of my older brothers.
Ranma Saotome
Huh. For a little guy, you have a lot of strength.
David
So, are you Ranma Saotome?
Ranma Saotome
How did you know my name? And yes, I am.
David
Well, Ranma, it's nice to meet you finally. Japan is about to come to an end.
Ranma Saotome
*Shocked* What?
David
God and Queen Aleena are going to start over with Japan. They're going to destroy every living thing in this land. Everything here will die.
Ranma Saotome
How do you know?
David
Because God told me. Well, his wife did. And it's going to happen. God is going to create a powerful earthquake that will sink the Japanese islands.
Ranma Saotome
Sink Japan, that's impossible!
David
Nothing is impossible for them.
Ranma Saotome
Okay then, if it's not going to be impossible, how is it going to happen?
David
Well, here's what's going to happen: On the first day, God is going to send an earthquake to Japan. It may feel like a little tremor at first, but then, after that, out of nowhere, a big one will destroy everything.
David
On the same day, God will send a tsunami to Japan after the ground beneath the Earth breaks apart and erupts in certain areas in Japan.
Ranma Saotome
That sounds serious. Then what about the second day, hot shot?
David
I'm glad you asked that. On the second day, Japan will tilt towards the sea. The people of this land may think it might be a levee that bursts, but it's actually God tilting Japan to the ocean.
David
On the third day, toxic gases will rise up from the earth, and everything lives in the forest will die instantly. On that same day, the rain will be toxic to play and drink in.
David
And not only that, the Earth beneath you will continue to split apart, especially at night.
Ranma Saotome
But wait, hold on a second. Rain that can be dangerous? How can rain be dangerous?
David
God can make anything possible. It'll be dangerous to us and the animals, but not to the trees.
Ranma Saotome
So wait, would they actually destroy all the good man? Like the children, the mothers, and the fathers? None of them did anything wrong.
David
Well, actually, that's where you're wrong. And to see what I'm talking about, you have to go to Shan City.
Ranma Saotome
So, what happens if this Shan City does something good instead of evil?
David
Then God and Queen Aleena will not destroy Japan.
Ranma Saotome
And if they don't, then what happens the next day?
David
*Points to Mount Fuji* You see that mountain over there?
Ranma Saotome
Huh? Do you mean Fuji? Yeah, I see it. What about it? It hasn't erupted in forever, I think.
David
That's where you're wrong. That mountain is going to blow.
Ranma Saotome
Huh? What do you mean?
David
On the fifth day, if Shan City doesn't reform itself, then God and Queen Aleena will not bless Japan like they say they would. He will make Mount Fuji erupt. And when that happens, Japan is done for.
Ranma Saotome
But what about evacuations? They have to let people off the archipelago.
David
Only a few selected. Those that are deemed worthy of saving. That is, those who didn't break God's commandments are allowed to leave safely. Otherwise, they are all condemned to die.
David
On the sixth day, the land changes and roads, buildings, schools, trails, everything will be underwater. On the seventh day, Japan is no more. Everything is gone. God and His wife will rest.
David
Everything that we're standing on, everything, will be gone! All the hard work your ancestors created will be lost forever.
David
God's wife spoke to me. She said, "Tell Ranma thus saith the LORD, 'I will regrow Japan once it's destroyed and thrown down. When I recreate Japan, you and three women of whom I'll select will have descendants as numerous as the stars.'"
David
So Ranma, let's go to this place together. Let's go to Alaska.
Ranma Saotome
Uh...as much as that offer sounds, I can't. *Disappointed* You know, my old man is still pushing me to marry Akane, and so is her father.
David
Okay, then. Here, take this. *Gives Ranma a ram's horn*
Ranma Saotome
What is this? A horn?
David
It's a ram's horn. If you blow into the sharp end, it makes a sound. And if you're still here, call me, okay?
David takes his leave and disappears back towards heaven as Ranma was blowing on the horn to see if it works.
Ranma Saotome
Oh, man, you set me up! This thing doesn't...*Notices David is gone* David? David! David, where are you?
Just then, the sun began to rise on a perfect Sunday. Ranma begins to still look for David who disappeared out of sight until...
Ranma Saotome
David! David! Where is that boy? David! *Bumps into Akane, shocked* Whoa, Akane!
Akane Tendō
*Puts on a fake smile* So I see you had fun last night, Ranma.
Ranma Saotome
W-well, you know me. I was just going on a little jog this morning and last night.
Akane Tendō
Yes, I know clearly because you skipped out on dinner last night. *Takes a bucket and splashes water on Ranma*
Ranma Saotome (Female)
*Coughing, angry* Akane! What was that for?
Akane Tendō
Nothing you need to worry about. *Angrily shouts* BECAUSE I COULDN'T CARE LESS! *Kicks Ranma into the sky*
As Ranma was sent flying as a girl, Akane ignored him and went straight back home. Nearby, Ranma landed on a rooftop head first.
Ranma Saotome (Female)
*Disappointed* Yep. Still un-cute as ever.
Later that morning, Ranma walked home after splashing himself with hot water at the local bathhouse. He finally made it back home. And when he got there, things were about to change his life.
Nabiki Tendō
Well, look who finally came home after staying out all night.
Soun Tendō
Ranma, you're home!
Genma Saotome
Where have you been, boy? Do you realize how--
Ranma Saotome
Oh, stuff it, Pops! *Sits down and eats*
Kasumi Tendō
We were all worried about you, Ranma. Last night, you didn't come home for dinner.
Kasumi Tendō
Akane, aren't you glad that Ranma came home safely?
Akane Tendō
*Angry* Nope. And why should I?
Nabiki Tendō
Hey, where were you last night? Akane here took in Ryoga since he was all beaten up yesterday at our door.
Ryōga Hibiki
*Walks in* Well, I see that you finally came home.
Ranma Saotome
Oh, great, it's you. What are you doing here?
Ryōga Hibiki
Have you forgotten what you've done to me last night?
Ranma Saotome
What I've done to you? Are you talking about David?
Ryōga Hibiki
*Vengeful* (So that's his name. David. He may seem strong for a little guy, but I won't let him get away with striking me with a stone.)
Akane Tendō
And who pray tell is David?
Ranma Saotome
Like it's any of your business, Akane.
Soun Tendō
Now listen here, son, who is this David person?
Kasumi Tendō
Is he a friend of yours?
Ranma Saotome
He's just some guy that beat up Ryoga.
Akane Tendō
*Disbelief, annoyed* Yeah, I bet. Like any person would want to beat up poor Ryoga, unlike you.
Ranma Saotome
*Angry* And what's that supposed to mean?
Akane Tendō
*Angry* I mean you always cause fights with Ryoga, and he has no choice but to fight.
Nabiki Tendō
*Disappointed* Akane is really that stupid when it comes to people, doesn't it?
Kasumi Tendō
So Ranma, about this David person, do you know where he lives? I wish I could meet him.
Ranma Saotome
I don't know, actually. When I last saw David, he gave me a ram's horn. *Pulls out the ram's horn*
Genma Saotome
*Surprised* Ooh!
Soun Tendō
*Surprised* What is this?
Nabiki Tendō
Like he said, Daddy, it's a ram's horn. *Picks up the object* And it seems to have some value in it. *Thinking* Hmm, I think I smell a business opportunity.
Kasumi Tendō
Nabiki, you can't sell Ranma's horn.
Nabiki Tendō
What? If he's not using it, then I...
Ranma Saotome
*Takes the horn back* Yeah, I'm keeping it, thank you very much. But anyway, why are you here, Ryoga?
Ryōga Hibiki
Akane brought me here after you got that David guy to pummel me down to the ground! *Grabs Ranma* And now, since he's not here, it's payback time!
Ranma Saotome
Ha! If you want to fight, then let's go!
Akane Tendō
*Angrily throws a plate at Ranma's head* Why are you always like this in the morning, Ranma? Stop trying to pick on poor Ryoga!
Ryōga Hibiki
*Blushing* (Akane, she's defending me from Ranma.)
Ranma Saotome
*Angry* Ow! Hey, it's none of your business what we do, so why don't you just butt out!
Akane Tendō
*Angry* Because whatever your deal is with each other, it's no doubt that it's your fault, Ranma! Everything is your fault!
Ranma Saotome
*Angry* Hold on, hold on! You're trying to say that you don't take responsibility for your actions because you're too stupid?
Ryōga Hibiki
Hey, watch your mouth, Ranma!
Ranma Saotome
*Punches Ryoga* Can it, Pig boy! We're talking here!
Akane Tendō
Excuse you?! Who are you calling stupid? You pervert!
Ranma Saotome
And this is why you're uncute! Your thighs are too thick! You're stubborn as a mule, unsexy, and totally built as a man!
Akane Tendō
How dare you! And this is why you're such a jerk!
Kasumi Tendō
*Worried* Father, maybe someone should say something before their feelings get hurt.
Soun Tendō
You're right. Saotome, will you help me?
Genma Saotome
*Changes into a panda*
Genma Saotome (Panda)
*Grunting, mumbling*
Soun Tendō
*Embarrassed* Saotome, honestly.
Grandfather Happōsai
Woo-hoo! What a haul I've got! *Walks in the middle* I'm home everybo-- *Gasp*
Ranma and Akane give off an intense atmosphere at the table as both of them still begin their heated argument.
Grandfather Happōsai
*Worried* What's going on here?
Soun Tendō
Master, thank goodness you came. Maybe you can help mediate between these two.
Grandfather Happōsai
Well, first, you need to tell me what's going on first, so I can get the--
Ranma Saotome
*Angry* This is why you can't even be sorry for a person, Akane! You're so annoying! You don't even listen to what they say!
Akane Tendō
And what's that's supposed to mean? Are you saying that I don't have any feelings?
Ranma Saotome
You never do because you only hit first before asking! Plus, you always blame me before you even hear my side of the story!
Akane Tendō
*Angry* That's because I know it's all of your fault!
Ranma Saotome
*Angry* Then, is it my fault that you can't even express yourself?
Akane Tendō
*Furious* And this is why I hate you!!
Soun Tendō
Now then, you two, please calm down. For the sake of your engagement and to the anything goes school of martial--
Akane Tendō
*Yells* Shut up, Dad! This is all your fault to begin with! I wish I never met Ranma in the first place! Unlike Ryoga, he's the worst!
Ranma Saotome
*Angry* That goes double for me! You're so not cute! In fact, if I had to rewind time and choose who my fiancé should be, then I would much rather choose Ukyo, Kodachi, or Shampoo! Because at least they're cute!
Akane Tendō
*Angry* Oh, then you want to be with them, do you? Then why don't we end the whole engagement! And I'm pretty sure both our mothers would agree! Oh wait, you haven't met your mother as a man, have you?
Kasumi Tendō
*Worried* Akane, don't go too far saying that.
Ranma Saotome
*Gets quiet, angrily*
Soun Tendō
*Notices her tone* Akane, that's enough! You're going too far.
Akane Tendō
Me?! Going too far? Ranma needs to know! Your own mother wouldn't want to meet a pervert who walks around like a girl and uses that to go into girls' locker rooms and change into girl's clothes whenever he's splashed with water!
Grandfather Happōsai
But it's the best view that I get to see in all my years as a master!
Ryōga Hibiki
*Smirks* (That's right. Ranma won't be able to do anything knowing that what Akane says about him is true.)
Akane Tendō
*Angry* Ranma, you're a jerk, a pervert, a creep, an idiot, and a sorry excuse of a mother's so--
Losing all of his restraint and patience, for the first time, Ranma broke his guy code. He slapped Akane across the face, leaving everyone stunned, including Akane.
Akane Tendō
*Stunned* (He...he slapped me. Ranma slapped me.)
Ryōga Hibiki
*Worried* Akane, are you okay?
Ranma Saotome
*Getting pissed off* What right do you know how my mother feels, huh? Answer me that. *Tears up, furious* I've never even got to meet my mom! But what I do know, is that she wouldn't accept a tomboy like you as a fiancé!
Ranma Saotome
*Furious* Someone who always gets in the way and never listens! I think it would be better if we didn't know each other! And you don't have to call off the engagement because I'm officially cutting ties with all of you!
Grandfather Happōsai
*Shocked* He's what?!
Kasumi Tendō
*Gasp* Ranma.
Soun Tendō
*Crying* No, son! You actually don't mean that!
Genma Saotome (Panda)
*Flips a sign* (You don't actually mean to cut ties with me, do you?)
Ryōga Hibiki
*Grabs Ranma, angry* Ranma, I swear I'm not going to let you get away with you slapping Akane like that, you monster! Prepare to die, you monster!
Ranma Saotome
*Punches and kicks Ryoga, furious* I thought I told you to stay out of this!
Soun Tendō
*Trying to plead* B-but son, think about the--
Ranma Saotome
*Furious* I don't need Akane to help me run the anything goes school of martial arts! I'll do it by myself!
Nabiki Tendō
This I have got to see.
Akane Tendō
*Yells, crying* Then fine! Leave this place! And if that's the way you feel, then I wish I wasn't in the same room as you, much less be on the same planet as you!!!
Just as Akane yelled those words, the Earth began to shake. It started from a tiny tremble to a point where building around Japan began to shake and sway to and fro. Everyone began looking around and felt the ground beneath their feet move.
Ryōga Hibiki
*Wakes up from the trembling earth* What's going on?
Ranma Saotome
*To himself* Wait, could this be the first day?
Grandfather Happōsai
What's happening?
Kasumi Tendō
*Worried* Father, it's an earthquake.
Soun Tendō
Everyone, get underneath something! Go!
As everyone did as they were told, they hung on and ducked down for dear life. The earth continues to shake as the tectonic plates beneath the earth collide with each other. At every location, everyone was affected, including Ranma's three fiancés and his rivals.
Tatewaki Kunō
*Worried* What is going on? Why is the Kuno household trembling?
Kodachi Kunō
*Worried* I hope that Ranma darling is alright.
Sarugakure Sasuke
Master Kuno, it's an earthquake! We must get you two down to the emergency earthquake bunker!
Tatewaki Kunō
*Worried* But what about the pig-tailed girl and Akane Tendo? I'm sure they're going to need my help.
Sarugakure Sasuke
*Guides the Kuno siblings down* Come on, we have to move!
Shampoo
*Worried* Ai ya! Why is the restaurant shaking?
Cologne
*Shouting* Shampoo, get underneath the counters. It's not safe out there right now!
Shampoo
Great-greandmother, what is happening?
Cologne
It's just like what those men who came last night said. God has decided on the fate of Japan!
Cologne
Yes, now get over here and keep your head down.
The ceiling in the restaurant began to fall down on the chairs and tables as sauces began to break on the ground. Shampoo was worried about Ranma and held onto her grandmother to shield her from the earthquake.
Ukyō Kuonji
*Grunting, trying to stand* At this rate, my okonomiyaki business will be destroyed by the earthquake. *Worried* But still, I wonder if Ranma honey is alright.
Just then, the earthquake began to quiet down. She opened her eyes slowly as the stools in her restaurant were out of place from the trembling. Back at Ranma's, the scale was at a level seven, but not many knew that.
Ranma Saotome
*Grunting* Is everyone alright?
Kasumi Tendō
*Worried* Yes, I think we're all fine, Ranma. But I don't think the house won't be.
Nabiki Tendō
*Looks around* Well, everything seems to be okay. But talk about shaking the room.
Kasumi Tendō
*Concerned* Nabiki, I don't think this is the time for jokes. Everyone around Japan might be affected by the sudden earthquake.
Ryōga Hibiki
*Gets up* Wow, that was some earthquake. I didn't know that an earthquake could come to Japan like that.
Akane Tendō
*Gets up from the table* Well, I'm just glad that we're all okay.
Soun Tendō
Yes, and now that that is all over, we can still talk about your marriage and engagement. Maybe it's time to patch things up.
Ranma Saotome
*Angry* No. I'm not making up with Akane. And I'm not even going to speak to her.
Akane Tendō
*Angry* My compliments exactly. I never want to see this creep again, Dad.
Soun Tendō
*Sad* Why not? Akane, please, if you just listen or least hear him out, then...
Akane Tendō
*Sad, angry* You just don't get it, do you? You keep on deciding things for me, but yet I don't get a say in this. Why does my opinion not matter in this case?
Akane Tendō
*Angry* You know what everyone in this room is besides Ryoga? Jerks!! *Runs out crying* And Ranma, I hope we never see each other again!
Ryōga Hibiki
*Tries to run after her* Akane, wait!
Ranma Saotome
*Angry* Don't bother, Ryoga. She's stubborn as a mule. She'll won't listen to anyone's opinions except for you, her friends, and herself. But not me.
Genma Saotome (Panda)
*Uses a sign, angry* (Ranma, go and apologize to Akane right this instant!)
Ranma Saotome
*Angry* Go and apologize?! You're siding with her on everything she said, including me not meeting my own mother for the first time as a guy! *Hits Genma angrily* That's it! I'm out of here!
Ranma Saotome
*Angry* And Ryoga, take her! The gorilla is all yours! *Leaves home*
Ryōga Hibiki
*Angry* How dare you call Akane a gorilla, Ranma! Get back here! *Chases after Ranma*
Ryoga tried to go after Ryoga, but without any warning, and aftershock occurred. Ranma loses balance and falls down. Ryoga goes over and protects Akane from the glass shards and flying objects. This occurred all over Japan. Restaurants, buildings, schools, hospitals, and railroads were destroyed.
The aftershock lasted for about three minutes. And already it has claimed human lives. Beneath the sea, the sea floor beneath Tokyo began to collapse, and explosions from the sea erupted just as David said. Planes began falling from the sky, and trains fell off the tracks. Soon after, a tsunami came rushing in and began flooding the area to the land that was titling towards the sea.
After the aftershock, Akane was protected by Ryoga. She got up to see if Ryoga was okay.
Akane Tendō
*Worried* Ryoga, are you okay?
Ryōga Hibiki
*Coughing, grunting* Yeah, I'm fine, Akane. I'm just glad that you're safe.
Kasumi Tendō
*Groaning* Is everyone alright? Where's father and Mr. Saotome?
Genma Saotome (Panda)
*Mumbling*
Soun Tendō
We're right here. Saotome, where's the master?
Genma Saotome (Panda)
*Points to Happosai*
Soun Tendō
*Gasp* Master! *Clears the debris, pretends to be sad* Poor master. Crushed by his own desires.
Genma Saotome (Panda)
*Grumbles and mumbles, makes a sign* (At least we don't have to worry about the Master anymore.)
Soun Tendō
*Smiles* Finally, we're free!
Grandfather Happōsai
*Wakes up* And who says that I'm dead?
Soun Tendō
*Bows down in Reverence* Please forgive us master. We didn't mean the things we said.
Nabiki Tendō
*Disappointed* Oh, brother.
Kasumi Tendō
*Worried* I just hope that Ranma is okay. Do you think he got hurt in the aftershock?
Akane Tendō
*Cold* Who knows and who cares. Personally, I think it's great that Ranma's gone. Now I don't have to see or worry about him anymore.
Nabiki Tendō
*Shocked* I can't believe that you just said that.
Soun Tendō
Akane, this earthquake is nothing like anything before. You must go and see if he's alright.
Akane Tendō
*Walks away, cold-hearted* Hmph.
Kasumi Tendō
*Worried* Father, father, come quick! It's the dojo. It's been destroyed.
Soun Tendō
[+Ryoga and Genma] *Shocked* Whaaat?!
As they stepped outside, the Tendo dojo was destroyed in the aftershock. Never to be repaired again. And this also went for their house. The kitchen was destroyed, the floors collapsed, and everyone's rooms were in shambles.
Soun Tendō
*Falls to his knees, despair* No! It's over. The Tendo Dojo is finished! *Crying with Genma*
Kasumi Tendō
*Worried* Poor father.
Ranma got up and peeked around the door to see Ryoga holding Akane close to him. He was still angry with her and decided to sneak through the trees to get to his room. When he got there, he walked around to see that his room was destroyed.
He picked up a photo and looked at it. Just then...
Nabiki Tendō
Well, well, look what the cat dragged in.
Ranma Saotome
Nabiki. *Turns away*
Nabiki Tendō
Let me guess, Mr. Former Fiancé, you came back to apologize to Akane for slapping her earlier?
Ranma Saotome
No. I did not come here just to see that stubborn mule. I just came back for my stuff, and that's it.
Nabiki Tendō
So you say. But you know, it's not too late. You saw that Ryoga was holding Akane close to him, right? It could be a sign that they might go out.
Ranma Saotome
Go out? How? When there's like literally no place to go on a date when everything is destroyed. *Packing his things* Honestly, I think it's great that she's going out with stupid Ryoga.
Nabiki Tendō
You do know that Ryoga might be the new successor to the anything goes school of martial arts. Are you okay with that?
Ranma Saotome
Who cares? I've had my limit with that stupid violent girl. I'm leaving. And besides, there's not going to be an anything goes school of martial arts anymore.
Nabiki Tendō
Huh? What do you mean?
Ranma Saotome
*Finishes packing and grabs his bag* None of your business. And anyway, this is going to be the last we see each other.
Nabiki Tendō
Oh, come on, you big dope. Where are you going to go? I mean, it's true that you have three fiancés that you could ask, but I think every building is destroyed.
Nabiki Tendō
But, since you're leaving and cutting ties with Akane and your old man, then I guess we can make a final transaction. I won't tell them where you are for ¥3,000.
Ranma Saotome
You gotta be kidding me. *Pulls out ¥3,000* Here, take it. Just don't tell them.
Nabiki Tendō
I'm glad that you joined us at the bank of Nabiki. We look forward for you to coming back if you're ready.
Ranma Saotome
No way. *Leaves* (Goodbye Akane. I hope we never see each other again.)
As Ranma left, the anything goes school of martial arts was gone at the Tendo Dojo. Akane, still remembering the look and feeling of Ranma slapping her, she fell to her knees and began crying.
Akane Tendō
*Crying* (Ranma, you idiot!)
This was where Ranma has parted ways and severed ties with his father and the Tendos forever.
As the sun went down, Ranma could see everyone's houses destroyed as he tried to look for a spot to relax. He was sitting on the rooftop and thinking about what he did to Akane.
Ranma Saotome
*Angry* (Stupid girl. Like she knows how I feel inside. She only listens to Ryoga, but not me. This is why I hate her. And call me a pervert? She's sleeping with the stupid pig.)
Ranma Saotome
*Upset* (But still, I didn't have to go and slap her like that.) *Shakes his head, angry* (But, no! What am I thinking? She went way out of line. I'm glad I cut her, the old man, and the Tendos out of my life.)
Ranma Saotome
*Angry* (Akane was so stupid for saying those things. I doubt we'll run into each other again.)
Ranma then looked around the area to see everyone was sad and affected. Just then, he decided to try and help out the people of the town. He grabbed his things and looked for any lights to put on the stairwell of the hill in the neighborhood.
Ranma Saotome
*Concerned* I can't leave everyone like this. They need a place to recover. And that gives me and idea.
Ranma Saotome
Okay, done. Now then, let's see if it works. *Plugs in the lights*
Meanwhile, at the evacuation shelter at school...
Principal Kunō
Everybody, please be patient. Please don't stray from the site. We're safe here.
Principal Kunō
And take one per person.
Mousse
*Running blindly towards Akane* Shampoo! Shampoo, are you alright? I was so worried.
Akane Tendō
*Punches Mousse* Put your glasses on, you idiot!
Mousse
*Adjusts his glasses* Huh? Oh, Akane Tendo. What are you doing here?
Ryōga Hibiki
Doing the same thing as you. Are you looking for Shampoo, I'm guessing?
Mousse
Have you seen her? I was out on a delivery until that aftershock caught me by surprise.
Akane Tendō
Are you saying that you're affected too?
Mousse
That's right. And I have a feeling that this might be Ranma Saotome's fault in the first place.
Akane Tendō
*Disgusted* Don't talk about that person of whom I don't know anymore in front of me.
Mousse
*Confused* Did I miss something?
Kasumi Tendō
Oh, dear, I guess you didn't hear about what happened, didn't you? Ranma broke off the engagement and cut ties with us.
Mousse
*Shocked* Huh?! He did what?!
Kasumi Tendō
Father is pretty upset about how an earthquake and an argument between the two could turn out like this.
Ryōga Hibiki
It's sad. Luckily, I was there to comfort her before Ranma left. (Maybe I should pray for natural disasters to happen more often.)
Mousse
So, does that mean Ranma Saotome ran away? *Laughing triumphantly* Finally! I can be with Shampoo! I have got to tell her the news! Shampoo! Shampoo! *Running*
Akane Tendō
He's really dedicated to Shampoo.
Tatewaki Kunō
Akane Tendo! *Hugs her from behind* I'm so relieved that you're alright.
Nabiki Tendō
Kuno baby, you've been hit by the earthquake, too?
Tatewaki Kunō
Yes. The Tatewaki Kuno household wasn't strong enough against the aftershock. Our mansion has been reduced to rubble.
Kasumi Tendō
I'm sorry to hear that. But at least everyone has gotten out safely.
Sarugakure Sasuke
Master Kuno, I looked everywhere, but I couldn't find any restaurants like you've requested. They've been destroyed.
Tatewaki Kunō
Are you serious? Every single one is gone?
Sarugakure Sasuke
Unfortunately, yes. But hey, I just noticed, where's Ranma?
Tatewaki Kunō
Now that you mention it, I only see that Ryoga Hibiki fellow behind you.
Ryōga Hibiki
Hey, what do you mean by that?
Tatewaki Kunō
I mean, you're not worthy to stand by Akane Tendo's side.
Ryōga Hibiki
Well, sorry to break this to you, but Akane has had her ties cut by Ranma. Both of them called off their engagement.
Tatewaki Kunō
So you're saying that Ranma Saotome has finally seen the light of our true love and backed off? I knew he would understand once I've beaten him.
Akane Tendō
*Kicks Kuno towards the sky* And who says that I would date you!
Nabiki Tendō
*Stomach growls* Hey, what do we have to eat around here? I'm getting hungry.
Kasumi Tendō
I'm sorry, everyone, but I couldn't bring my cooking supplies with me. Because right now, everyone has started turning against each other instead of working together.
Kasumi Tendō
This earthquake has really devasted everyone here.
Grandfather Happōsai
*Crying* My collection. My beautiful collection, gone. Now I'll never get any more of them.
Nabiki Tendō
I think that's a good thing.
Just then, Akane's friends ran towards her as soon as they saw her.
Akane Tendō
Yuka? Yuka! Sayuri! Asami! Hiroko! *Running towards them*
Hiroko
*Relieved* Akane, thank goodness you're okay.
Yuka
We went by your house to see if everyone was there, and when we went there, everyone was gone.
Sayuri
We're so glad that you're alright. Even our classmates were worried about you and Ranma.
Akane Tendō
*Angrily* Hmph.
Hiroko
Akane? What's wrong?
Asami
Did we say something wrong?
Akane Tendō
*Angrily* Who's Ranma?
Daisuke
Hey, Sayuri, did you get anything on Ranma? We couldn't find him.
Hiroshi
Yeah. We checked all over town, and we couldn't find him anywhere.
Nabiki Tendō
I guess you didn't hear? Akane and Ranma broke up for good.
Sayuri
*Surprised* What? Do you mean their engagement came to an end? Akane, didn't you try to stop him?
Akane Tendō
*Angrily* No. And why should I care for that jerk? He's not dependable at all.
Hiroko
I don't know. Ranma tries his hardest to stop that little dwarf man from stealing girl's panties and bras. And he always manages to--
Akane Tendō
*Angry* Can we not talk about Ranma? I'd rather we all forget that he even existed.
Ryōga Hibiki
(That's the spirit Akane.)
Yuka
Then, who's going to be your new fiancé, Akane? Has your dad decided?
Akane Tendō
Oh, you don't have to worry about the whole fiancé thing. Because as of this moment, I'm no longer a Tendo.
Soun Tendō
*Shocked* Huh? What do you mean?
Akane Tendō
*Schadenfreude* You didn't know? I think I'll follow Ranma's idea. I'm cutting ties with you.
Soun Tendō
*Stunned* A-Akane, you can't mean that. I've already lost a son-in-law. Genma already lost a son, I can't lose a daughter. Just think how your mother would feel.
Akane Tendō
*Schadenfreude* I don't care. I mean, already, it was your fault in the first place that this engagement happened. And what's more is that you did it without our consent.
Akane Tendō
Not to mention, you let a pervert live with us. So I'm done with you and everyone in my family. Done!
Nabiki Tendō
Oh, come on, Akane, you don't actually mean that.
Ryōga Hibiki
(Crap, oh crap, oh crap! I didn't want her to cut ties with her family. Only just with Ranma.)
Akane Tendō
*Schadenfreude* In fact, I'm glad I got to say this and get it out in the open. So you can keep your Tendo school and Anything Goes School Of Martial Arts, because I don't want anything to do with either of you! Goodbye! *Walks away angrily*
Soun Tendō
*Sobbing* Akane! Akane!! *Falls to his knees again* Oh, no! *Sobbing*
Kasumi Tendō
*Comforting Soun* Poor father. There, there.
Nabiki Tendō
Don't cry, Daddy. You know Akane doesn't mean that. You know she just needs time to chill before coming to her senses.
Yuka
*Worried* We should probably go after her.
Hiroko
*Worried* That's probably a good idea. But, I'm trying to get over the shock of what I saw.
Asami
*Worried* Akane can be stubborn sometimes, but she is a good person. We better go and cheer her up.
Daisuke
Okay, how about this: You guys go and cheer up Akane, and we can go find Ranma and tell him what's going on and if it's true that their engagement is called off.
Sayuri
That's a great idea.
Hikaru Gosunkugi
Hey, guys, look at the hill. It's glowing with colorful lights!
The hill begins to illuminate at the sight of colorful LED lights that go from the bottom to the tree at the top. It was the shrine that was filled with lights. As people saw these lights...
Daisuke
Could it be a festival?
Hiroshi
How could they hold a festival after what happened today?
Mousse
*Looking for Shampoo* Shampoo! Shampoo, where are you, my sweetheart? *Looks at the lights* Huh?
Shampoo
*Looks at the hill* Great grandmother, look!
Cologne
Well, I'll be. Shampoo, let's go and check it out. *Runs towards the lights*
Ukyō Kuonji
*Running* Hang on, I'm coming! (Ranma honey, I hope you're okay, and you're unharmed from the earthquake. Just wait for me, sugar.)
Ranma Saotome
There. That should do it. I hope whoever is out there can see it. (They better be grateful. I spent hours hooking these up.)
Ranma Saotome
*Yawning* Putting these lights up, though, has made me tired. I think I'll get some shut-eye until someone comes here. *Jumps into the tree*
Ranma then begins to take a little nap underneath the tree and the branches on the hill. Ranma slowly drifts off to dream land. As he does, two people begin to show up, then a third. With Shampoo...
Shampoo
*Running* We're almost close great-grandmother! I can see it!
Cologne
*Running* Whoever set those lights up has saved the lives of many who weren't able to go to the evacuation safety zones.
Shampoo
*Running* It could be Ranma on that hill!
Cologne
*Running* That's the spirit, child! Let that heart guide you. What does it say?
Shampoo
*Running, happy, and relieved* Ai ya! Ranma is on top of that hill! Shampoo must hurry!
Mousse
Shampoo! I've found you! Thank the Lord that you're-- *gets splashed*
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