A Pokemon, Ranma 1/2 and Digimon Fan Fiction
                    Developed for the new Millennium

                          Pokemon 152 - ? 2000

                         written by Shaun Garin
                         co-written by WarChild

                   based on an idea by Kahlil Noriega
                   written with the authors permission

Epilogue : Scars Left By Time

(BGM : Chrono Cross - Scars Left By Time)

The world had been saved.

Time had restarted to flow once again, uniting two worlds as one.

But is it finally finished?

Can the bonds of Fate be broken?

Can mankind be threatened once again?

Only time will tell.

In this world, nothing is certian.

But choices will be made.

Lives will be lived.

People will die.

People will live.

A thousand suns will pass.

The echoes of the laughter of children will yet be heard.

Battles will be fought.

Worlds will die.

Worlds will survive.

Two worlds, never touching, yet spiraling as one.

If only but a dream....

Time is cruel.

Time, is hope.

Fate, governs all.

Do you wish to break the bonds of Fate and live day by day, making your
own

choices?

I implore you.

Call to him.

Call to all of them.

Call to the world.

Call to the skies.

Call... to mother earth.

The future is now.

The power is now?

Are you ready...

for the Cross?

<><><>

"Lina-san... are you alright?" Amelia asked.

Lina Inverse, the world's greatest sorceress, looked up in the sky,
and smiled. "I'm fine Amelia. I just felt something important just
happened."

"What is it? What do you feel?" Zelgadis asked.

"I don't know. But somehow I feel the future's going to be alright,"
Lina answered, patting her pregnant belly.

"Well, Lina-san, I see you've been doing well," a familar voice spoke.
The four soon turned to see a certain trickster priest.

"XELLOS!"

"Humph. No matter how many times I do that you are always surprised."

"Humph. Well, what are you doing here? Doing your usual checkups as
usual?"

"Of course Lina-san. Although this will be my last one."

"Last one, Mr. Xellos?" noted Amelia.

"Yes. I and the other Mazoku generals have been observing a being who
calls himself Muu, the Lord of Monsters. As you know, the Dark Lords
are nervous of other powers that have existed outside the barrier. So
for every two months one of the three remaining generals, which
includes yours truly, are sent to the new continents to spy on him."

"In other words, you're spying on the competition," Zelgadis dryly
noted.

"Well, you could think of it that way. I would liked for you accompany
me Miss Inverse."

"REALLY?!" Lina beamed.

"But considering you're with child now, I don't think you should be
coming. In fact, it's against Beastmaster Zelas' orders to do so."

"WHAT?!"

"It's too bad really. After all, reports of a hidden weapons and
treasure vault controlled by Muu came in. I knew you would like to come
just to examine these treasures for yourself."

"Ugh!"

"Oh, it's alright Lina. After all we might already have the greatest
treasure possible," Gourry remarked.

Whack! "And what would that be, Jelly-fish for brains?!"

"Ano... the child..." Gourry answered.

Lina then blushed.

<><><>

Ranma sighed as he laid down on his bed in his mother's home.

It was over. They had defeated Muu, the Lord of Monsters.

Or was it?

//Well... if it isn't my low level rival, Lina Inverse.//

//Ranma, you come from a long line of heroes.//

//Why Ranma, I haven't seen you in years! It's good to see you again.
Ash, Genki, I too have watched you grow up.//

//And Ranma, the Child of Chaos, your power is derived from a much
higher power.//

These words kept popping in his head. Words spoken by Naga the White
Serpent, Roudy Gabriev, and the Trickster Priest Xellos.

He couldn't ignore them, or their potential meanings. Was it because
those words were spoken by characters that everyone else would consider
fictional?

"Don't worry Ranma. Don't let it bother you for now." Roudy voice's
echoed in his mind.

"Nani?! Roudy?"

"I know how you're feeling in all this. Days before you considered me,
Lina, and all those other people characters of fiction. Now not only
you find out the truth, you also realized that there is a connection
between us on the personal level."

"That's just it. What's is the connection between me and you guys?"

"That you have to find out on your own Ranma Saotome. Until then, enjoy
your life. You don't know what tomorrow will bring." With that the
voice ended.

Ranma sighed. Roudy was right. He shouldn't let this get down on him.

Picking up the phone, he decided to call Jenette.

<><><>

Ken sipped at his tea calmly and slowly. At his side, Wormmon relaxed
in the sunlight of his massive home office windows.

He had given up on the Genius Track long ago, deeming to use his skills
on other things. He had actually given up the professonal track and had
become a professional soccer player. Tell the truth, he was now a
successful international soccer player for a well established soccer
team, and, assistant coach in many ways.

A knock at the door got his attention as he turned around in the high
backed chair. The door opened to allow his friend, Ryo in. "Hey Ken."

"Hey Ryo," Ken greeted easily as the spike haired man stepped in. "You
finally found your house key I gave you?"

Ryo chuckled as he looked at Wormmon, now asleep. "You and Wormmon.
Remember when we went into the Digital World together?"

Ken grinned as he set aside his tea. "I remember. You and Patamon had
caused a hell of a ruckus that time. So, what brings you here?"

"Just wanted to stop by, reminicise."

<><><>

Four years later....

Ash sighed as he laid back on the stony wall of Mt. Silver. Fighting
challengers one after another... and usually winning, was getting old
and boring.

What was worse was that Misty had to break their date because of a new
challenger at the Cerulean City Gym. Why her sisters couldn't fight the
new challenger was beyond him.

A lot of things had changed in the past four years. Digivices were new
common place on the earth, each one of them a built in function of the
new Pokegear, a combonation watch, map, radio, cellular phone and
Digivice. In the old days, they were hand held or built into the newer
versions of the Pokedex's. Ash still had his own Digivice, and it
rested on his left arm, a silent reminder of the things he had achieved
in the past with his friends help.

Pikachu was curled up beside his feet, snoozing, a litle snot bubble
filling and shrinking with each snore that sounded like "Pika...
pika.... pika."

The rest of his Pokemon were also curled up, fast asleep as Ash felt
like turning in for then night. The next morning, Misty and he were
going to Goldenrod City.

Just then, a clatter of rocks gained his attention as he stood up
straight and adjusted his hat, the brim shading his neck in the bright
lights of his own Gym atop the mountian. Out came a kid. About ten or
so, he wore an orange and black hat with matching shorts, a red and
silver jacket over a black t-shirt. A set of Pokegear was attatched to
his jacket's wrist on the left arm. He wore one of the new
hyper-storage backpacks that had several pockets for the new TM's, HM'
s, Potions and even a collapsable bicycle. That reminded him, he STILL
had to pay Misty back for her bike.

The kid reminded him of himself, in looks and the self determined smirk
on his face. He wore several Pokeballs on his jacket that were either
of the original or the ones Kurt made from Apricorns.

Ash pushed off of the wall, nudged Pikachu awake and said, "You here to
challenge me?"

The kid nodded, "Yeah, Professor Oak gave me permission to come up here
to Mt. Silver."

Ash grinned and spread his arms out wide. "Now that you've seen Ash
Ketchum, winner of the Johto, Indigo, Orange Leagues, destroyer of
Muu... you wanna go home now?" It was a friendly jest, he gave it to
every challenger like a pre-speach. Kinda like when he, Ranma, James
and Richie got together in a bar of all things, James and Ranma got
drunk and started to outdo each other in heavily mauling the Team
Rocket motto. Strangely enough, that was when he found out that Pikachu
really liked the taste of alcohol.

The kid grinned back. "Not yet. You're still standing."

The pair shared a hearty laugh as Ash retreated to his corner of the
gym he had set up. "So kid, what's your name?"

"Taylor. Taylor Gold."

Ash grinned as his Pokemon gathered behind him, all preparing for
battle. "You know how to use that Digivice of yours?"

Taylor grinned as he adjusted his hat, a great shock of black hair
shooting out from underneath the orange and black cap. "Sure do."

Ash nodded, and pointed. "Snorlax! Go!"

"Raichu! I choose you!"

<><><>

Ash sipped at his iced tea as his and Taylor's Pokemon rested around
the arena. Taylor had, surprisingly, won the match and Ash was rather
impressed. Taylor, on the other hand, was nearly awed at the sheer
skill and power Ash's Pokemon had displayed. They had battled for
nearly an hour straight, using six Pokemon in a massive Pokebattle.

"That was some move Pikachu did," Taylor was saying through gulps of
his drink. "What was it? Moukosomething or other?"

"Mouko Takabisha. It's a confidence based Ki attack that my cousin,
Ranma Powers uses. Some of his other attacks that Ranma taught him was
Katchu Tenshin Amaguriken and Stonebreaker."

"Katchu Tenshin Amaguriken? Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire? Wierd
name for it."

Ash chuckled. "It's an ancient Amazon technique that involves an open
fire, a bag of sweet chestnuts in the center of the flames and sticking
your hand into it."

Taylor shuddered. "Sounds painful."

"It is, for the first few times. But I wouldn't attempt it unless you'
re either crazy or a trained Martial Artist."

"You a martial artist?" Taylor asked curiously.

"Hell no!" Ash replied. "They'd beat the living daylights out of  me!
No, I leave that to my cousin. But I can hold my own in a fight thanks
to my Digipowers." Just then, Ash's phone rang as he snapped his
Pokegear open. "Hello."

"WHAZZZAAAAAUPPPPPP!"

"WHAZZZZAAAAAUPPPPPP!"

Taylor reeled from the seemingly crazy opening Ash choose as Ash
laughed into the small video phone. "Hey Richie."

//Hey Ash, you busy?// was the reply.

"Not really. I just finished with a challenger. Whazzaup?"

//Can you come in the Pheonix and pick me and Tracy up? We took the
wrong plane and landed in Boston.//


"Geez, talk about your phone bill," Ash said, snickering at his friends
luck. "Okay, okay, I'm there. I'll meet you and Tracy at the
international airport. You know how picky the Americans are about
proper landing channels."

//I hear ya. See ya Ash.// The line went dead as Ash turned to Taylor.

"I've gotta go. Can ya make it down to Pallet before dark?"

"Yeah, I just came from there. Thanks for battling with me Ash."

The pair exchanged Dap and recalled their Pokemon as Ash  moved towards
a ladder on the side of the Gym. Pikachu jumped up onto his shoulder
and said, "ready for a transcontinental fight Pikachu?"

Pikachu barked a short laugh. "Yeah, I'm ready. Lets get a move on, it'
ll be an hour flight back and forth. Want a co-pilot?"

"Why not? Take over on the way back."

"Pikachu Digivolve to.... Pikamon!"

(BGM : Chrono Trigger : Ending Theme)

In an instant, the pair clambered up onto the landing pad where the
Pheonix lay waiting, shining in the dimming sun of the day. Ash opened
the hatch and the pair entered, the hatch door closing behind them.
Soon, the engines roared to life as it started to rise up into the air.
Then, it's great red wings split into an X formation as it roared off
into the dimming sunlight.

<><><>

Genki fished around in the waters, tracing a ribbon into the cool glass
like surface. In the skies, a glowing red gemstone flew above, passing
through the atmosphere like a crimson star.

<><><>

Ranma looked out the window as he leapt to the rooftop. He stood,
inhaling deeply as a red star passed by.

<><><>

Jenette placed her pencil down on the surface of her desk as she stared
out into the dark night, a lucky red star passing through the skies.

<><><>

Misty played with Togepei as the same red star flew overhead.

<><><>

Gary closed up the Veridian Gym for the night as he brushed back a lock
of hair, staring up into the skies.

<><><>

Tai and Sora Ketchum shared a quiet moment in the backyard of their
home, sitting on the double swings of the small yard.

<><><>

Ukyou cleaned her grill as a warm feeling passed over her.

<><><>

Shampoo sighed, the loss of Ranma still fresh in her heart.

<><><>

Makoto and Matt strode the streets of Juuban, hand in hand.

<><><>

TK gave Kari a engagement ring. She leapt for joy and kissed him
soundly.

<><><>

Usagi Chiba paused as an odd sensation passed over her.

<><><>

Then, the star fell into the night skies.

The End : Or is it?

(BGM: Slayers The Motion Picture: Midnight Blue)

(A repeat of the scene where Puppetmon throws the knife at Misty)
kizutsuki kokoro ga kowasa o oboeteku
<A wounded heart will remember the fear.>

-Starring-

Ash Ketchum(Pokemon)
Ranma Saotome(Ranma 1/2)

Misty(Pokemon)
Brock(Pokemon)

(A repeat of the scene of Genki crying over Holly's body)
setsunaki kokoro ga nanika ni motareteku
<A pained heart will look for something to lean on.>

-Also Starring-

Akane Tendo(Ranma 1/2)
Ukyou (Ranma 1/2)
Shampoo (Ranma 1/2)

Jessie(Pokemon)
James(Pokemon)
Meowth(Pokemon)

Professor Oak(Pokemon)
Cologne(Ranma 1/2)
Nadoka Saotome(Ranma 1/2)

(A repeat of the scene where Ranma uses the Ragna Blade against
Machinedramon)
tsuyosa wa subete o tsutsumikonda toride
<Strength is a fortress that binds everything together.>

Ryouga(Ranma 1/2)
Mousse(Ranma 1/2)

Kuno(Ranma 1/2)
Happosai(Ranma 1/2)

(A repeat of the scene where Ranma meets Jennete at the carnival)
yasashisa namida o shirazu ni katarenai
<Gentleness cannot be spoken without knowing the tears.>

Tai(Digimon)
Sora(Digimon)
Matt(Digimon)
Izzy(Digimon)

Mimi(Digimon)
Joe(Digimon)
TK(Digimon)
Kari(Digimon)

(A scene where Ranma is chased by his rivals and fiancees)
TONIGHT...... TONIGHT......

Richie(Pokemon)
Tracey(Pokemon)
Jennete(Pokemon)

(Repeat of the scene where Ash and Ranma are camping with Bruno during
the Giant Onyx search)
yureru honoo e to kazashita MIDNIGHT BLUE
<Towards a wavering flame against the midnight blue.>

-Guest Starring-

Cody(Digimon)
Davis(Digimon)
Yolei(Digimon)
Willace(Digimon)
Michael(Digimon)

(a scene of both Ash and Misty looking over the horizon at a beach)
yami yo... ame yo... ima oshiete
<Darkness... rain... now tell me.>

Lina Inverse(Slayers)
Gourry Gabriev(Slayers)
Amelia Seyruun(Slayers)
Zelgadis Greywords(Slayers)

Naga the Serpent(Slayers)
Xellos(Slayers)
Roudy Gabriev(Slayers: The Motion Picture)

(a shot of Muu, then a shot of young Tai and Sora)
tsuki yo... kaze yo... ima kotaete
<Moon... wind... now answer me.>

Genki(Monster Rancher)
Holly(Monster Rancher)
Moochi(Monster Rancher)

Tiger(Monster Rancher)
Suezo(Monster Rancher)
Hare(Monster Rancher)
Golem(Monster Rancher)

(a scene of the new lands, formerly the Digital World)
tooku....tooku....haruka tooku
<Far... far... in the distance far away.>

Sailor Moon(Sailor Moon)
Sailor Mercury(Sailor Moon)
Sailor Mars(Sailor Moon)
Sailor Jupiter(Sailor Moon)

Sailor Venus(Sailor Moon)
Sailor Uranus(Sailor Moon)
Sailor Neptune(Sailor Moon)
Sailor Saturn(Sailor Moon)
Sailor Pluto(Sailor Moon)

(an overhead view of one of the ports in the Kanto region)
tabi no hate ni nani ga aruno
<At the end of the journey, what will there be?>

Schala "Kid" Zeal(Chrono Series)
Mojoy(Chrono Cross)

Ho-oh(Pokemon)
Lugia(Pokemon)

Articuno(Pokemon)
Zapdos(Pokemon)
Motres(Pokemon)

(a new scene where a couple of kids are playing in Juuban Park)

Boy: Hey... here comes the power of the crests!
Girl: Yeah... and I got the Katana of Light!

(the children run pass a statue of three people. On closer examination
it is Ash, Ranma, and Genki)

(Scene changes to the view of the world, as the scene pans out to
reveal the world's new look)

yami yo... ame yo... ima oshiete
<Darkness... rain... now tell me.>

All characters, situations, events are copyrighted their respective
owners

nami yo... kage yo... ima kotaete
<Waves... shadows... now answer me.>

Created by Shaun Garin

tooku... tooku... haruka tooku
<Far... far... in the distance far away.>

Co-written by WarChild

tabi ni hate ni nani ga aru no
<At the end of the journey, what will there be?>

A Magic Tech Production

tooku... tooku... haruka tooku
<Far... far... in the distance far away.>
tabi ni hate ni nani ga aru no
<At the end of the journey, what will there be?>

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