WARNING: As you are no doubt aware, unless you completely ignore these
warnings, there is a high level of violent content, profanity and other
Slasher oriented things in this series. You have been warned.
NOTE: Sukira Kurenai is a character I created when I was writing a follow up
series to Lisa Prior's "Sins Of The Father". His presence here is just to add
a little extra to the story.
Ranma 1/2 is property of R. Takahashi and those who publish it.
Aeris Gainsborough is a trademark of SqareSoft Inc.
Sukira Kurenai is property of The Rebels In Black and was created by me.
Day Three: Satan's Little Girls
Wednesday The 11th
Jenova. It was spray painted near the charred rubble of the
lab where God only knows how many people bit the dust the night before. I was
starting to lose both faith and patience with Aeris' plan to just stand
around and do nothing. She kept insisting that it was not our place to
interfere. "And this.." I said pointing at the spray painted letters "I
suppose this is just another little problem that doesn't need attention. You
do realize what this 'Jenova' thing means don't you." "Of course I do."
said Aeris "But until we get orders to do otherwise we're supposed to remain
casual observers." I can't believe people pay money to see movies about
this kind of thing.
**********
(One, Two)
Akane didn't even feel safe in her own house anymore. The fear--
(Jenova's coming for you)
--of someone just jumping out and attacking her just wouldn't--
(Three, Four)
--go away.
(Better lock your door)
Tha damn rhyme was echoing in her head again. It had gotten so bad that
she was sure it would drive her--
(Five, Six)
--completely insane. The sound of--
*scratch, scratch*
--seemed to be everywhere and--
(Jenova's coming for you)
--she had no control over her thoughts anymore.
(Jenova's coming for everybody.)
**********
Kasumi was working in the kitchen. Akane watched her from the doorway. She
stood there patiently for ten minutes thinking about what to do or say.
"Good morning..." she began "I'm sorry. Should I call you Kasumi or Jenova?"
Kasumi started to laugh. Akane took a step back. "Do you think I'm surprised,
Akane? Is that it? You think I'm shocked that you found out I helped Ranma? I
did everything but confess, Akane. Your enlightenment on this matter means
nothing to me." Akane took another step back. "You don't even know what it
means do you? The existence of Jenova. Jenova isn't what you think it is. But
then again you haven't got a clue about how big this thing is, Akane. It
started as a little game." Kasumi turned and looked at Akane. Her eyes held a
certain cold smugness. "Now it's about so much more. It's about the
reformation of the entire planet. That's what Jenova is. Jenova is the power,
the conciousness that will create the new world. But first the old world must
be destroyed." "You can't kill everybody on the planet." said Akane "You
must be delusional or something." Kasumi smiled. "Am I? In two days, on the
night of Friday the 13th everyone in Tokyo will die. Everyone in the
surrounding districts will die and as time goes by everyone else will die."
"You've got to be kidding." "Am I?" "That's insane. Even if you could.."
"Oh. We can. And we will." said Kasumi "Why concern yourself with it.
Everybody has to die someday. We're just speeding up the process a little.
We're putting people out of their misery. Humanity out of it's misery. We're
putting the whole goddamn planet out of it's misery, Akane. That's why Jenova
exists." And with that, Kasumi returned to her work in the kitchen as though
the conversation never happened. Akane slowly backed away. Never turning her
back on Kasumi.
**********
"So what now?" asked Kasumi. "She's not going to give up, is she?" "It
seems unlikely." Ranma-Chan paused to think. "Our next target, what is it?"
"Kuno mansion. They're holding an open house there tonight." "Burn the place
to the ground. Get rid of everyone. You know the drill." said Ranma "I'll
take care of Akane." "Planning on finishing her?" "Not yet." said Ranma
"First, I'll break her spirit. Then I'll just put her out of her misery.. and
ours."
**********
While Azusa Shiratori was no great figure of courage by any extent of the
imagination she had become somewhat more composed despite current events.
Having Akane on her side had helped a lot. She still kept all the lights on
in the house. "Azusa, we need to talk." came a voice. Whoever it was stood
directly behind her. Azusa turned and saw Ranma-Chan in a black cloak and
cape like some sort of dark oracle standing just a few feet away. She had one
hand behind her back. "H-how did you get in here?" asked Azusa. "You left
the front door unlocked. No doubt the only person you were expecting tonight
was Akane. Am I right?" Ranma didn't wait for a response. She took a step
towards Azusa and Azusa immediately took a step back. "I really hate to say
this but the truth is you're in the way of our revolution." "Revolution?"
"The Jenova Revolution, of course.We have it all planned out. The new world
of tomorrow. But first we need to get rid of the people of today. You
understand, don't you? In order to rebuild we must first tear the existing
structure down. Kill the humans wipe out their cities and all that. That's my
job to kill every last one of the miserable bastards. Rip out their guts, set
them ablaze, blow out their brains. Whatever serves my purpose. When the
revolution is over their won't be shit left of the human race and no signs
that it ever existed." "But... why?" "Because you're stupid. That's why."
said Ranma "The human race is made up of nothing but dumb ass losers. Let's
face it. Humanity is overrated. Akane already knows all this. Mainly because
we told her. After all, Akane is just another blight on this planet. She
planned this revenge plot with you, didn't she?" Ranma was slowly creeping
towards her. She still had one hand behind her back. Azusa was slowly
stepping backwards. "We've already started the primary incantations. On
Friday the 13th, everything will be ready. Our own personal planned
armageddon. And anyone who gets in our way..." The hand that was hidden
behind Ranma's back suddenly lashed out and stabbed her. Azusa stumbled
backwards a couple of steps, the knife still stuck in her breast as blood ran
down her shirt and spattered on the floor and walls. "Well, I think you get
the idea." said Ranma-Chan. She took a step towards Azusa put one arm around
her and gave her a passionate kiss. Ranma could even taste blood in Azusa's
mouth. Ranma proceeded to uncerimoniously yank the knife from Azusa's chest.
"Good night, sweet Azusa." Ranma recited "and flights of angels sing thee to
thy rest." For Azusa Shiratori it was all finally over.
**********
As Ranma left the house she wished that she had time to stay to see the
look on Akane's face when she arrived. Oh, well. Tomorrow's another day.
End Of Day Three
-Stephen Schlueter
December 9
--
"Look, Jiji, There's the ocean!"
"Big deal. It's just a big puddle of water."
-Kiki's Delivery Service
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