Setsuna's New Life/Twelve Schools: Trying To Place [Episode 102351]

by Kender

Genma looked at his son after several days of waiting and frowned in thought as he peered over the figure he presented. The boy was standing now, and had recovered more than he'd thought possible, but it was obvious that as he was now, he would never return to his former levels. There was still a bit of a limp, visible scars and an arm held rather oddly. It was quite a feat to get the boy to this point, but anyone could tell that he was never going to be much of a martial artist.

That was, unless this 'Trial' thing worked.

"Now, do you understand what is being asked of you?" Hai Pahn asked.

Trying to look as strong as he could despite his shaking, Ranma nodded.

"Good. The past few days have done wonders in your recovery, but understand this, there is no other way that we know of that will return you to full health. Succeed, and you will not only gain that, but start on your first step on the path of the school most suited for you. Fail... and you will not enjoy your fate."

The pigtailed boy gulped, glancing at the blue haired girl who'd brought him water and food during his healing, and was now fidgiting intensely. Near her was the other girl who'd always stayed nearby, along with a few other girls who were students in this place. Seeing their feelings in their eyes, he felt a burbling of anxiety in his chest. But he knew that this was something that he had to do. "Oh... Okay..."

"Then go into the chamber and face your path and what you find in yourself."

Glancing over the ten masters that were standing with Hai Pahn, Ranma shuffled over to a pair of large doors which opened upon his arrival. He made his way into them and onto the Trial of Placement.

His father on the other hand stood back and peered over the whole scene. "How can he fail?"

"Many have failed. You should hope that your son is not one of them," Muni Shaht advised. "It would not be... pretty."

The portly Saotome whimpered.

"And now it begins," Hai Pahn said easily, while:

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(Posted Sat, 15 May 2004 03:40)


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