Sonic

Chapter 18
Greatest Evil in all Japan VS. A Sentinel
Nabiki! Stop Placing Bets on those two!

*Back at Emeral and Joe's house...*

"Hey Ranma, how did you guys do?" asked Tommy when Ranma and his gang came into sight. Ranma's gang looked worn out as they walked slowly to the house. "We found a disc," said Akane as she walked beside Emeral. "That's wonderful, but what happen to you?" asked Emeral. "You don't want to know," said Ukyo laying herself on the wall, "What about you guys?" Katarina smiled, "We also found one," she said. "So, that leaves 3 more to find," said Joe looking at the sky. "Well its late now, I think we should all turn in early," said Colonge.

The group agreed then parted ways again, each to their home to have a good dinner and turn in. Joe and Emeral walked into their house, and had some Okonomiyaki that Ukyo left with them. Just seconds after Emeral and Joe took a bite, their faces went pale blue, "YUCK!" said Emeral spiting out the bite she took into a napkin. "I thought Ukyo was good at making Okonomiyaki," said Joe looking at his plate. "Come to think of it, I heard a few people talk about how the cooking in town has been off wack," said Emeral, "I wonder..."

*At the Tendo Kitchen...*

Kasumi just finished making some soup for dinner. The entire kitchen was a mess, pots here, and pans there. Kasumi was in a sweat, and was breathing like she had just taken a 2 Km marathon. She took out a spoon, and sampled her soup. "NO NO NOOOO!" she yelled dropping to the ground crying, grabbing the attention of everyone in the house hold. "Kasumi what's wrong?" asked Soun running to her size. Kasumi looked at him with eyes full of tears, "I can't cook anymore! It wasn't just a fluke last night; its me! I just can't cook!" she yelled placing her head on his chest and crying. Ranma looked at Akane, "I think she's finally cracked," he said. Akane gave him a dirty look then slammed her fist into his face. "It's alright Kasumi," she said walking to her, "You are probably over tired, and just need a few days of rest. I'll do the cooking for you for the next few days."

The entire family froze at those words, and just stared at Akane. "Don't worry," she said smiling and getting to work on the soup Kasumi was making. "Ranma, lets get out of here," whispered Genma to Ranma. "I'm with you pop," he replied. The two started to make for the door, but were stopped by Soun's blue floating scary face, "NO YOU DON'T!" he said, "If I go down, you are coming with me!"

After a little while of waiting, Akane brought the soup to the table, and dispensed it to the entire family, who were all none too pleased to sample her cooking. "Come-on, Dig in!" said Akane with such a smile. The family picked up their spoons, and just stared at the bowl. "NOW!" yelled Akane getting a bit agitated. Ranma gulped, then proceeded to take a bite of her cooking. Seconds after putting the spoon in his mouth, Ranma's face lit up like a Christmas tree. "Say, This is WONDERFUL!" yelled Ranma as he began to gulp down the soup like it was Kasumi's. Akane jumped for joy, "Really? REALLY?" she asked. Ranma nodded, "Tastes just like Kasumi's," he said. Seeing how Ranma was enjoying his meal, the rest dug in and found to their surprise, that Akane had cooked EATABLE food for a change. Akane looked at Kasumi who seemed a bit disturbed, "Don't worry Kasumi, you'll be able to cook in a few days after you rest," she said. Kasumi looked at her and smiled, "Thank you Akane."

*Meanwhile...*

Both Emeral and Joe got up and put their dishes in the sink, and began to wash them, "Any ideas where the last 3 discs might be?" asked Joe. "Well we need to check out the Tendo's house still, more precise, Happosai's room," she said as she scrubbed her dish with a sponge. "Hmmm, This might be more trouble then with Azuza," said Joe placing his plate up to dry.

J oe followed Emeral to her room, as they continued to talk. "It's kind of fun being mortal again, isn't it?" said Emeral as she stood beside her bed looking at Joe. Joe blushed, "Yea, this keeps reminding me of that time about 36 years ago," he said. Emeral walked up to Joe and cuddled on him, "Remember that one night when there was a full blue moon, after the unsealed card merged with the unnamed card? It was such a romantic night," she said blushing. Joe put his arms around her, "I remember perfectly," he said. The two looked at each other for a moment, both blushing, then finally kissed each other. The two fell slowly on the bed, which suddenly disturbed Emeral.

"Hoe?" she said as she laid on the bed with Joe on top of her. Joe tilted his head, "What's wrong?" he asked getting up. "I think I felt something in my bed," she said getting up and feeling around. She proceeded to smacking her bed with her palm, till she felt another lump. "I think its under the mattress," she said, "Help me take it off." Joe got on the other side of the bed, and the two pulled off the mattress. Both were in deep shock when they saw what was under the mattress. Emeral picked up the disc and looked at it, then looked at Joe, "Lets check your bed," she said. The two ran to Joe's room, where they found the other hidden disc. "Figures that he would hide them under our noses as well," said Emeral sitting on the bed. "Well, I guess this means we only have one more to find," said Joe. Emeral nodded, "Tomorrow, Happosai!" she said.

*Wednesday*

As luck would have it, or perhaps the old man would have it, a small snow storm moved over the Tendo's house that morning. Akane and Ranma were already up, and had another delicious meal from Akane. The two went over to Emeral's house to meet up with the group. "Glad you could make it," said Emeral answering the door. "It's no problem," said Akane as the she and Ranma walked in. Joe was sitting at the table when the two came in, "Good morning," he said. "Good morning," replied Akane and Ranma.

It didn't take long for the rest of the gang to show up, which made the house a bit crowded, but they didn't mind. "I'm glad you all made it," said Emeral getting everyone's attention, "I have some good news. Last night, we found two more discs, meaning that only one more is needed." Everyone gave a small cheer, "So where do we look next?" asked Ukyo. "I was thinking we first start with Happosai's room, then look through the public baths," replied Emeral. "Sounds like a good plan," said Colonge, "Shall we get to it?"

The group marched right out of the small house, and proceeded to the Tendo's house. "First thing we have to do is distract Happosai," said Akane. "Any ideas?" asked Katarina looking at Akane. Akane tilted her head, "Not really sure, he is rather smart and doesn't fall for tricks really easily," she said. "Don't worry, Leave everything to Shampoo!" said Shampoo jumping ahead. "Shampoo, What are you going to do?" called out Akane. Shampoo went to the back yard and jumped into the pond, then coming out as a cat. Akane shivered and jumped onto Ranma at the sight of Shampoo in her cat form. Shampoo merely smiled, then ran into Happosai's room.

Moments later, Shampoo ran out with a bra in her mouth, followed by Happosai screaming at her. "You dirty cat! Give me back my property!" he yelled chasing her. Ranma smiled, "She's got him distracted, so lets hurry up and make a search," he said. Ranma and Akane ran into Happosai's room, and a few minutes later came out with a disc. "Hey, we found the last one!" said Akane running up to the rest of the gang. Just then an angry voice roared from behind, "How Dare you distract me and steal from me!" yelled Happosai. Shampoo was not far behind him, trying to catch up to warn the rest of rest of the group, but found it to be too late. "Now give me back my disc!" demanded Happosai.

Colonge stepped up, "Listen Happy, just let us keep the disc, its for the good of this town," she said. Happosai grinned, "I don't care, the disc is mine, and no one can have it!" making a leap for Akane. Ranma jumped and pushed Akane out of the way, as Hopposia attempted to swipe the disc. He landed then turn around, ready to make another attempt, when Tommy stepped in front of him. "Listen here you pervert, I won't let you take that disc!" he said pulling out his sword. "You dare to challenge me?" said Happosai, "Well then, lets see what you got."

Hopposia jumped into the air, "Founding School of anything goes martial arts final technique: Hoppo Fire Burt!" he yelled throwing a cherry bomb at Tommy. Tommy smiled, "I wont fall for this again," he said jumping out of the way of harm. He landed onto of the house and took an offensive posture, "Now eat this! Esuna!" he yelled swinging his sword. A blue energy wave formed from the tip of his blade and launched at the ground where Happosai was due to land. Unable to dodge the attack due to gravity, Happosai landed on the ground and was hit by the energy wave. Blue electricity covered his body, as he fell to the ground, Knocked Out. Tommy jumped back on the ground, placing his sword away, "That will teach ya to mess with a Sentinel," said Tommy smiling.

Suddenly Hopposia's hands began to move, Tommy looked at him, "He's still going to fight after that?" he asked. Hopposia instantly sprang up and delivered a good blow to Tommy's face, throwing him into the house. "That's all you got?" laughed Happosai. "Why You Freak!" yelled Ranma coming in for a kick. Happosai just jumped out of the way and allowed Ranma to smack into the ground.

Colonge was now a bit agitated, "Happy, this has gone far enough!" she said pointing her stick at him. A vortex of snow and sleet began to fly out of her staff and slam into Happosai. Colonge grinned, as she began to spin her staff a bit faster, increasing the forward velocity of the vortex. "Curse you Colonge!" he yelled as he was thrown out of the backyard to the end of the barrier.

Colonge put down her staff then smiled, "He won't bother us for a while, but we better hurry!" The rest agreed as they took off to the closest statue.