Sonic

Chapter 8
Ryoga, with a sense of Direction
Is that Possible?

*On top of the High School Gym*

DS stood there, watching the kids leave school. It had been an unusual day, but he was enjoying it. Finally the figure who had attacked Kalshion again came behind him, "You called master" he said. DS turned his eye to him. "I thought I made it clear not to attack Kalshion directly," he said. "But sir, Sonic nor Rose were near by," he said. "I don't care, you disobeyed me," said DS turning around. He lifted his hand, and the figure was lifted into the air, as something started to squeeze his throat. "You have disappointed me," said DS, "I thought you could have been a good servant to me, but I guess I was wrong." The figured struggled, trying to breath, "Please Master, forgive me, I...It won't happen again." he said. DS grinned, "You are right about that," he said charging a red energy ball in his palm, then firing it at the figure. The ball smashed into the figures stomach and blasted out of his back, vaporizing a 15cm diameter hole in his stomach. DS smiled at the remainder energy started to vaporize the rest of his body, slowly so he could feel the entire pain of it. The figured screamed from the pain, but DS had placed a sound barrier around him, so no one would hear. Finally the figures face vaporized, and just a few ash partials flew in the wind.

Just then DS's minions who he sent out on research came behind him. DS turned around and smiled, "So what did you find out," he said. One of them bowed down, "We have found out that the pendant you hold is a way to get in contact with this person, master." he said. Another one bowed down, "We also found out that touching the Pendant will bring great information." DS looked at them, then watched the third also bow down, "Master, we will continue our search for more information." he said. DS nodded and waved them away.

DS turned around, "They were fed that information," he said to himself digging in his pocket for the Pendant. He pulled it out, and rubbed his finger over it. Instantly he felt the presence of a shard. DS got a bit angry, "So he has a shard or two," he said, "I think it is time I meet this mysterious person." DS zapped some energy into the Pendant, which opened a portal. He placed the Pendant back into his pocket, and stepped inside.

*Meanwhile, in the middle of nowhere...*

Ryoga pushed through the bushes and thorns of the forest. He was about 20km from the Tendo's Dojo. "Don't worry Akane, I'll get there before the expiration date on this Pancake mix runs out." he said. He had been traveling for 10 days now, progressing only 5km towards the Tendo Dojo. As Ryoga proceeded, he noticed a glimmering shine from a tree. He walked over to it, to see a shiny blue jewel fragment had been smashed into the tree. He pulled it out and looked at it. "This might make a good gift for Akane," he said, "But, I should find out more about it, just to be safe."

Ryoga placed the shard into his pocket and proceeded towards town. Like usual, he decided to run, smashing anything in his way. To his amaze, he was running allot faster then usual. Within 5 minutes, he found himself just on the outside of town. "What's this? I didn't get lost?" he said to himself.

*In the Tendo Kitchen...*

Akane was at it again; this time it was Oatmeal. She went to the cover and picked up a pot that was next to the pot that was cursed. She went over to the stove, and began to cook. Ranma walked in and almost chocked at the site of Akane at the stove. Akane was stirring the oatmeal like she was fighting for her life. "A-A-Akane, what are you doing?" asked Ranma. Akane turned around, "I thought I would cook you and me some oatmeal," she said. Ranma moved a bit back, but remembered what Joe had said. He looked at Akane who seemed to enjoy cooking them something. He walked over to her and placed his hand on her shoulder, "Thanks" he said. Akane was a bit surprised, and looked at Ranma with big eyes. Both started to blush, and almost started for a kiss, until Ryoga busted into the room.

Ranma immediate ran to the fridge, "I, I wasn't doing anything," he said looking for something to eat. Akane was back at the stove, "H-Hello Ryoga," she said. She then noticed Ranma get some food items out, and an angry look came on her face, "I thought you were going to eat my oatmeal!" she said. "You crazy? Do I look like I want to die?" he said. Akane became real angry with this, and was about to throw a Rolling Pin at Ranma, when Ryoga out of nowhere slipped behind Ranma and hit him in the head. "How dare you treat Akane like that," he said. Ranma turned around, "How did you get that fast?" he asked. Akane nodded, "Ryoga, have you been training?" she asked. Ryoga got a blank look on his face, "I have been training," he said. But he soon shook of the expression and looked at Ranma, "You apologize to Akane RIGHT NOW," he yelled. Ranma looked at him, "Or what?" he said. Ryoga shook his fist, then ran up to Ranma and punched him out the door.

Ranma Tumbled out the door but quickly got on his feet, "What's this, Ryoga is faster then me?" he said. Ryoga suddenly appeared in front of Ranma, and took a swing. Ranma just barley dodged the hit as he tumbled to avoid the blow.

*On top to the Tendo Dojo...*

Rose and Sonic sat down, looking over the town, when they noticed Ryoga entering the Dojo. "Damn, they almost got through to each other," said Sonic. "It always seems they get interrupted, doesn't it," replied Rose. "So who is that," asked Sonic. "That's Ryoga," said Rose, "He turns into a pig with cold water, and pretends to be a pet pig for Akane. If you ask me, it's a bit perverted." "That's right, you mentioned that earlier, his specialties are his defense and his breaking point technique. But he can get lost just trying to find the restroom." chuckled Sonic.

Ryoga had just punched Ranma out, when Sonic noticed his speed, "Say, did Ryoga possessed that kind of speed?" he asked. "No, in fact, Ranma is curious about it too," she said. "I wonder..." replied Sonic.

"I have to lose him, or I'll end up beat," thought Ranma dodging a Bukusai Tenketsu blast. Ranma jumped onto the wall and began to head to the park. "RANMA! YOU GET BACK HERE!" yelled Ryoga chasing him. "With Ryoga's sense of direction, I should loose him in no time," Ranma said to himself. Ranma landed in the park then turned around, "I guess that's the end of that," said Ranma. But to his surprised, Ryoga blasted his way through a nearby wall, and stood in front of Ranma. "How, How did you find your way here?" asked Ranma. Ryoga only smiled, and was about to attack when to figures jumped in front of Ranma.

"Who are you?" asked Ryoga. "Ryoga," said Sonic, "By any chance, did you pick up a shiny blue jewel?" Ryoga hesitated, and then responded, "Why? What is it to you?" Rose looked at him, "Ryoga, how would you feel if you defeated Ranma with outside help, instead of with your own powers," she said. "What do you mean?" asked Ryoga. "That Jewel Shard has enhanced your speed, and sense of direction," said Rose, "It is important that you return it to us, so we can take it back to its owners." Ryoga thought about it, he didn't like the idea of winning on someone else's power.

DS, who had returned from his visit with the old man, stood in some trees near by, staring at Ryoga. "That boy hasn't given off enough negative energy yet, I can't simply let this potential be wasted." he said. He turned his head and noticed Akane running towards the park. He smiled, "I know just what to do," he said.

Ryoga was just about to grab the shard out of his pocket when a strange wind blew. Rose and Sonic looked around, wondering what was going on. Suddenly Ranma was swept of his feet and flew past some trees. Seconds later there was some ripping sounds, and a scream. Ryoga ran over to see what was going on as the wind calmed down. When he got there, he found Ranma on top of Akane, whose clothes hand been shredded, revealing some of her underclothes. Ryoga lowered his head, as his body filled with Rage. Ranma and Akane noticed Ryoga, "No Ryoga, it isn't what you think!" they both yelled. But it was too late.

"RANMA!" yelled Ryoga zooming up to him and punching him into a tree. Ranma fell off the tree, and attempted to fight back with Kachu Tenshi Amaguriken, but Ryoga was quicker, and blocked each attack. Ryoga then delivered another blow to Ranma's face, as he flew back into another tree. Sonic ran up into range of the fight, "Damnit, Ryoga is filled with Rage now," he said. Rose came up to him, "What do we do now?" she asked. "Help Ranma," he replied placing his hands together, but having his index fingers stick out. "Speed Storm!" yelled Sonic. A quick burst of wind came out of nowhere, and entered Ranma's body.

Ranma, about to receive another blow, suddenly moved out of harms way at twice the speed of Ryoga. Ryoga turned around in shock at Ranma's speed. "Kachu Tenshi Amaguriken!" yelled Ranma, delivering blows faster then ever. Ryoga slammed into a tree, where the shard fell out of his pocket, almost totally black. Rose quickly lifted her hand, and the shard flew to her hands. Ranma looked at the two, wondering what just happened. But before he could ask, Rose and Sonic jumped out of sight, and vanished.

*Around 4pm...*

Emeral and Joe sat near the shrine, watching the birds in the trees. "So far we have 2 shards," said Joe. "Yes, and we have 2 mysterious pendants to add," she said. The two picked up the Pendants from their pockets, and examined it. Suddenly they both dropped the Pendants on their lap, "So he does have a shard!" said Joe. Emeral looked at him, "This situation has gotten a bit more complex. Do you think we should take the risk, and go talk to this man again?" asked Emeral. Joe looked again at the shrine, "Not just yet, I first want to check with our dragon friends about something," he said. Emeral turned and stared at the Shrine, "Is it possible?" she asked.