Jul 12, 2000
DISCLAIMER: Ranma ½ and Gundam Wing don't belong to me. They belong to someone with a lot more money and a lot more creativity then me.
*notes* This is completely separate from anything I've ever done before - it will probably be revised many, many times and added to occasionally as I see fit. It's a definite PWP, brought on by me wanting a gratuitous fight scene so we'll see how much of a response I get. *grins* Remember, this is very rough.
*and finally* This is what you get when Stormy gets very bored at work and subsequently, starts thinking violent (yet bishounen-filled) thoughts. *snicker*
Warnings: violence
Parts: 1/1
Pairings: none
Staying in Nerima was definitely an interesting experience, to say the least. The Gundam pilots had been befriended by the infamous Ranma Saotome soon after moving into a safe house, ironically situated fairly close to the Tendo Dojo. The boys were relaxing after a particularly grueling mission when they heard the sounds of arguing in the basement where Duo had invited Ranma and Ryoga over to watch Ultimate Fighting Championships on Pay Per View in an effort to make some friends against Heero's wishes.
Heero had been against making friends, even though they didn't move around nearly as much since the war ended. They took on the occasional clean up job, taking on rogue mobile suits that refused to believe the time of peace had descended on them, preferring to do their best to keep the war alive. But since coming to Nerima nearly 3 months ago, Duo had resolutely decided to become the social butterfly of the pilots and made friends with a group of people that seemed to be constantly surrounded by animals at any given moment.
The argument was getting louder. Quatre flinched as he listened - he'd once watched Wufei battle Ranma and Ryoga in a friendly 3-way match to test each other's skills and knew that the pig-tailed boy and the bandana-wearer were excellent fighters. Heero, Wufei and Trowa were suitably impressed with the skills of two boys that had never engaged in the art of war. Wufei had often remarked that he felt Ranma and Ryoga had held back on him slightly during their match - he and Heero wanted to know what they were capable of. Maybe now was that time!
Heero and Wufei's ears perked up at the squabbling words - it looked like a serious fight was about to break out between Ranma and Ryoga and they for one didn't want to miss a second of it! The two of them watched Ranma come up the stairs, taunting the bandana'd boy who's fists were starting to clench. Duo's eyes flew back and forth as he watched them banter.
" I wanna see if they're as good as they claim," Duo whispered conspiratorially to Trowa who nodded, a faint gleam of interest in his normally mild eyes. Quatre merely looked worried, mentally praying to Allah that the two martial artists would go outside to fight before destroying the safehouse.
" C'mon P-chan - let's see if you've still got it!" Ranma's blue eyes danced with anticipation. Ryoga always did need to be worked up before he could get a decent fight out if him. Out of the corner of his eye, Ranma noted they had an audience - a highly interested audience by the looks of it. Ranma grinned - enough gawking at Gundams and the pilot's unbelievable stealth and battle techniques - it was time for him and Ryoga to demonstrate what REAL martial artists could do. He sent a mental apology to Wufei - this little show would prove that he and Ryoga had been holding back during their little 3-way sparring match - but he was itching for a fight. " Or are you afraid you're gonna lose?"
" Ranma..." Ryoga growled deep in his throat, eyes flashing angrily. His focus centered on the pig-tailed boy, he stood up, no longer aware of the Gundam pilots watching them wide-eyed. Duo and Quatre both flinched at the pure rage and menace lurking in those blue depths. " Prepare to DIE!"
With a fierce yell, Ryoga lunged at Ranma who nimbly dodged the deadly blow. Ryoga's fist hit the table which splintered and collapsed. Ranma vaulted out the door, pausing to blow Ryoga a raspberry before vanishing. Ryoga leaped after him. Heero, Duo and Wufei were outside in a flash. Quatre stopped to mourn the passing of the kitchen table but Trowa grabbed his arm, albeit gently, and tugged him along.
Outside, the five pilots watched in amazement at the ariel ballet already taking place above their heads. Ranma and Ryoga were exchanging blows at an almost inhuman speed, punches and kicks connecting with a sickening solidity. Ranma executed a perfect spinning kick that knocked Ryoga to the ground. Flipping to his feet, the fanged warrior jumped up....and up...to the roof where Ranma landed and the two of them began trading punches and blocks while balancing on the ridgepole.
Duo blinked, mouth wide open. " How'd he jump that high?!?"
Heero's face had lost that impassive stare he was famous for and was watching with rapt attention. Wufei had turned an interesting shade of red as he realized he was greatly outclassed.
" Injustice," he muttered, eyes wide.
Meanwhile, Ranma was thoroughly enjoying himself. He backflipped off the roof and landed nimbly on the ground, Ryoga hot on his heels. He stumbled slightly as one of Ryoga's sledgehammer fists caught him in the stomach but swung a foot up to catch Ryoga's nerve point in his arm. Staggering back, arm dangling uselessly, Ryoga managed a faint smile.
" Picked up something from Cologne after all, huh?"
Ranma snorted, eyes laughing. " I ain't as stupid as you look!"
Ryoga grinned ferally. " But I learned a few things too."
Ranma and the pilots watched Ryoga slam his fist in the same spot Ranma's foot had connected and twist slightly. Suddenly, his arm was back in working order; he flexed it proudly, corded muscles bulging. Ranma laughed and applauded.
Next thing anyone knew, the two were at it again, leaping from fence post to car roofs in an effort to best the other.
" Amazing," murmured Trowa to Quatre who's admiration shone in his blue eyes. Duo scratched his head.
" I don't believe what I'm seeing...."
They watched as Ryoga lunged forward, striking out with one finger to the ground beneath Ranma's feet. Heero frowned.
" BAKSAI TENKETSU!!"
The earth exploded, dirt and grass clumps showering the pilots as they automatically hit the deck. Heero's fingers twitched for his gun as Duo looked up, eyes impossibly wide.
" What the hell-"
A gaping crater now stood were Ryoga had struck. The pilots watched as Ranma landed a few feet back, a smirk playing about his lips.
" Kinda useless to pull that trick on a human, ne Ryoga? I ain't got a breaking point!"
" I learned a few other things too," Ryoga shrugged. Ranma frowned. Suddenly the ground began cracking and spreading, mini-explosions going up all around the pig-tailed martial artist.
" Shit!"
Ranma disappeared in a large explosion and Ryoga finally laughed. THAT had gotten his attention!
Duo was in shock.
" How could he...he killed Ranma!" he whispered to Heero who looked as uncertain as he felt. Ryoga overheard the whisper and turned in surprise.
" Killed him? With that? " he snorted. " Nah - he's okay."
A coughing sound made them all look up at the crater furthest away. A dirt-covered Ranma had dug his way up out of the rubble and stood there. An impressed look crossed his face.
" Nice trick," he nodded. Ryoga cracked his knuckles.
" Ready for round two?"
" Oh, are you gonna find out!"
To the pilots disbelief, the two locked horns again, each jockeying for position. Breath snorted out with exertion, muscles tensing, fighting for the upper hand. Duo nudged Wufei who was watching the match in awe.
" Don't they get tired?"
" Apparently not, Maxwell."
Ranma ducked another blow and came in close.
" KATSCHU TENSHIN AMAGURIKEN!"
Ranma's arms and hands exploded into a blur as a flurry of blows rocked Ryoga's body. Ryoga flew through the air, slamming into the wall of the safehouse with a resounding THUD.
" Ryoga!"
Duo and Quatre cried out simultaneously, each worried for their friend. Heero placed a hand on Duo, who seemed ready to whip out his gun and force the match to a standstill before someone got seriously hurt. He gave Heero an angry glare who returned it calmly, gesturing to where Ryoga landed.
" Look." Duo's eyes nearly fell out of his head as Ryoga stirred from the Ryoga-shaped dent in the wall before hitting the ground.
Ryoga pushed himself to one knee, shaking his head gamely and then looking up.
" 512 hits Ranma," he said nodding thoughtfully. " That's a new record, isn't it?"
" Last time was 496 I think," Ranma said nodding.
" Did he just say what I think he said?" Trowa asked Wufei. Heero nodded at them
" Ranma hit Ryoga 512 times in approximately 4.5 seconds," he said, amazement evident in even his voice. Duo turned back to the two warriors about to clash again, shaking his fist.
" You two are NUTS!"
" Damn right!" Ranma kicked out at the Lost Boy who caught his foot and flung it up in the air, spinning around low to catch Ranma's other foot, knocking him off-balance. Ranma caught himself at the last second, pushing up in a hand-stand position before flipping completely over Ryoga's head and lashing out with a vicious back kick. Ryoga seemed to blur out of the way and Ranma's foot sliced a tree in half instead, completely shearing it apart.
" That coulda been Ryoga's head.." Quatre said faintly, noticing the smoothness of the cut.
Ryoga leaped on to the now-tree stump and brought both fists down in a devastating axe-handle maneuver. Ranma caught his fists and strained against him, fighting to keep from backing down. It was a test of strength and Ryoga had the advantage. Using his vaunted quickness, Ranma pushed hard to one side, using the momentum to pull the Lost Boy down to the side of him before pushing away. The two boys rolled to their feet, several feet separating them. Ranma's eyes lit up.
" Let's see what you can handle P-chan!" he taunted. Ryoga's eyes seemed to emanate pure rage and a blue glow enveloped his body. Ranma's fists cupped in front of him where a ball of reddish energy began to gather.
Ryoga's body swirled with energy. " SHI SHI-"
Ranma's face was bathed in red light. " MOKU-"
" HOKUDAN!!!"
" TAKABISHOU!!!"
Two balls of fire met and collided in an explosion that left the Gundam pilot's ears ringing. Blue and red streaks of energy swept by them, knocking them down by the shear power within. Duo covered his head, vaguely aware of Heero placing his body on top of his to protect it as best he could. Wufei was swearing a string of curses in a multitude of languages and Trowa held Quatre to him as they both shut their eyes.
The winds slowly died down and the light began to diminish. Heero raised his head slowly, noticing the wisps of smoke still wafting. Duo blinked several times before he jumped to his feet. Wufei reached over to Trowa and Quatre and pulled them to a standing position.
" Did they...they didn't kill each other, did they?" Quatre asked nervously. A dry chuckle was heard. They all looked up.
Ranma appeared out of the mist, staggering slightly, Ryoga right behind him. Both were covered with dirt, debris, and blood seeping from various cuts on both their bodies. Heero glared at them.
" How did you cause that explosion?" he demanded. Ranma coughed.
" Chi manipulation," he said tiredly. Ryoga snorted.
" Yeah," he added. " A lot of it." Trowa frowned.
" Did you have to nearly kill each other?" he asked, voice laced with disapproval. " What would be the purpose?"
" Purpose?" Ranma scratched his head. " Damned if I know. That was a sparring match."
" You nearly killed each other!" Duo exploded.
" Nah," Ryoga snorted, and then winced in pain. " That was a workout. A good one," he added. Ranma nodded eagerly.
" When did you learn that multiple breaking point technique? You didn't know it last time!"
" I worked on it the last time I was lost," Ryoga shrugged. " Made up a variation based on some things Cologne told me after I mastered the Breaking Point. When did you pick up your speed?"
This time it was Ranma who snorted. " Blame Pop for that - he made me train with the bees again."
Ryoga shook his head sympathetically. The two of them wobbled past the shell-shocked pilots intent on finding a first aid kit. After they were inside, Duo looked at Heero.
" So what is your conclusion about their fighting skills?"
Heero opened and closed his mouth several times before he was able to answer.
" Don't piss them off."
Duo smirked and then erupted into full-blown laughter. The pilots then went back into the house to give their new friends a suitable tongue-lashing for not revealing their skills to them sooner.
Just another day in Nerima. ^_~
*OWARI*
See? I told ya it was a PWP! Maybe I'll revise it, re-write it...something...or if anyone wants to take it and do something more constructive, be my guest!
Stormy