There are also limits and rules to wishes, depending on the source of the wish. If the wish requested is beyond the ability of the source, then the source can either request more power, deny the wish, count it as wasted or grant the wish as close to that requested as possible. If the wish breaks the set rules, then the source can either deny the wish, count it as wasted or change it slightly to achieve something close to what was requested. All depending on the source. In the case of Sleeping Prince Ranma, Mihoshi, the source, decided to interpret the wish by Akane ("I wish that you'd just shrivel up and die!") as a Sleeping Beauty Curse/Enchantment, since genie wishes could not kill a person. Long story short, Ranma is in eternal slumber until such time as a girl of minor nobility kisses him. And there existed the problem.
Nine girls kissed Ranma. At the same time. Only in the Ranmaverse. Only to Ranma.
The process of the wish is, however, set (see super tanker example above). Only the minor nobility would be able to awaken the slumbering prince. So the wish set out to eliminate the contestants and whittle down the nine.
The first elimination round - Nobility of Birth. The Senshi (Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune) were all Princesses of their respective planets during the Silver Millennium and thus instantly qualified. As did Sasami, a Princess of Jurai. Brianna's sister Brittany was married to a Prince and thus by extension Brianna herself, was a Princess or a noble at least and so qualified as well. Yohko Mano was a Devil Hunter. In ancient times the clans of the Devil Hunters commanded a lot of respect and were considered minor nobles of Japan. In other words, Yohko passed the test. Cutey Honey Kisaragi did cause a problem since she was created rather than being born. But at the same time the creator was the descendant of a chancellor from 600 years ago i.e. a noble. The wish swayed back and forth on its decision concerning her for a little while before deciding that she had enough going for her to count her in at this stage.
Second elimination round - Nobility of Sprite. Hmmm well they are all noble of sprite. All have faced hardship and pain but never truly surrendered. They were kind and pure of heart. Loyal to and protective of those they love, to their deaths. They had stared into the darkness and walked away, though not unscarred.
Third and find elimination round - Compatibility. Looking the various lives involved, and comparing them to Ranma, a common emotion was found. Loneliness. They had friends, people they knew, cared about, associated with and yet to varying degrees, they were lonely. Like they never truly belonged. That wasn’t the only factor. Each was kind and forgiving. Humorous and teasing yet serious when the need arises. They were willing to listen and understand. And many others. In the end all passed this final test.
Final result - All nine approved. On with the 'happily ever after' part.
All the Senshi had the geas, placed on them by Queen Serenity, removed. They were no longer bound to follow the visions of a dead Queen. Michiru also lost the 'love only Uranus' gea. Hotaru was cleansed of the lingering taint of Mistress 9 that had survived in the deepest corners of her soul. It was this taint that had caused her poor physique and with it gone she returned to a vibrant young girl before the wish aged her to about 17 years, to be closer to Ranma’s age.
Yohko and Brianna were healthy girls without many problems and thus, did not have anything performed to them.
Cutey Honey did not have funtional parts for reproduction. So she was given some, along with all the hormonal baggage needed.
Sasami was a problem because... she was... kind of dead....... Oh well that's what resurrection spells were for. Best part was, no excess energy was required because the link with Tsunami provided all that was required. In the blink of an eye, Sasami's life force was restored, independent of, but still linked to, Tsunami. She too was aged to about 17 years to match Ranma's current age.
Ranma lost the Jusenkyo curse, of course, a few minor badly placed geas (like the 'Girls are icky', 'martial arts reigns supreme' and 'don't kill your father' geas that had been placed by Genma), the 'Love a violent chick' curse, A few more curses picked up over 10 years, the Neko-ken fear (thus assimilating it), the brain damage caused by repeated bashing into walls and mallets etc., and finally gained the body mass that had been lost to malnutrition. Now to power him up, otherwise the gap in power between the girls and Ranma would be a hurdle. A book ("Chi and Ki Mastery for Dummies") appeared on his lap.
To help them along, each was given a glimpse of each others soul. Not too much but enough to form the foundation of understanding and trust. And thus was a bond formed, for now and all eternity.
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To those who had just watched a herd of girls converge on Ranma, time seem to stop when Urd raised her flag. Uranus's eye twitched when she saw Neptune's face in Ranma's crotch. Then... a light shone down from heaven. Miniature dragons, phoenixes and other mythical beasts streamed down and danced around the bed in an orgy of color. Wordless hymns resonated throughout the house and into the district. Bells seem to ring everywhere. In the middle, 10 figures resided, bathed in soft, golden light as Ranma opened his eyes.
"NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!," roared an Uncute Dragon. "He's mine, he's mine....urk" The wish was fulfilled and the spells started to reverse. Those cursed started to change back to normal. It was not a pleasant experience.
Setsuna passed out from the migraine she got.
Haruka twitched when she realized that Hotaru AND Michiru was in the.... whatever it was. Then she started to get angry.
News helicopters, finally able to see into the broken home through the holes, started broadcasting images of the momentous scene worldwide. Thanks to the skill of the pilots (All members of Martial Arts Piloting) and superb video taping (Martial arts Filming), the final moments got excellent coverage.
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The wish needed to make sure that 'happily ever after' occurred. So, certain parents needed to know about their daughter's secrets. Aino Chiruso was at home watching the event on TV and enjoying a cold sake. The whole Sleeping Beauty thing really tickled her romance point. She watched the various contestants enter. 'Better than reality TV' she though. Then came the final part as 9 girls converged on Ranma. The commentator was going on about "whose kiss will reign supreme". Mrs. Aino leaned forward in anticipation. She recognized the 5 Senshi but not the others.
And then the finale.... it was so romantic.. she sighed and dabbed her eyes with a tissue. The lights.... the bells... Mina-chan in her Senshi outfit.... the colors....
*SCREECH* (that was her though process BTW). *Blink*
Mina-chan in a Senshi outfit????? And isn't that Makoto-chan and little Hotaru also in Senshi outfits. And Ami-chan???
"WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?!?!?!"
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Also in her own apartment was Kikuko Mizuno, relaxing in front of the TV with some hot chocolate, in a similar mood to Mrs. Aino. Wait a second.... in the blue Senshi fuku ....was that.. "AMI?!?!?!?"
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Kaio Suzuhara was enjoying a cup of tea, as she watched the live broadcast of "Sleeping Hunk" on their 34' plasma TV. She sighed, wishing that her daughter was straight. Not that she had anything against gay couples, just that she wanted grandchildren. She giggled, wondering if she should tease Michiru about trying to awaken the Prince..... Ahhh the finale....Mrs. Kaio was near tears, a soft smile on her face...Yes... her Michiru would never try to wake up a slumbering price.. by.. kissing him in the crotch??!?!?!
*Blink blink*
There are plenty of other girls with blue-green hair right? Then the girl looked up. Mrs. Kaio's jaw dropped, as did her tea cup.
"Suzuhara-sama?" asked Mayuki, her maid, as the other maid, Suchiko, look at her worriedly. "Is everything all right?"
"The girl that was just... had her face buried in the Sleeping Hunks crotch...."
The maids giggled and blushed. "That's Sailor Neptune," Suchiko answered. "I wouldn't mind being in her place...." More giggling.
Mrs. Kaio's mind was a whirl. Michiru.... Sailor Neptune.... Kissing a boys crotch on PUBLIC TV?!?!?!
"HAYASHI," she shouted for the Butler startling the two maids. "Get the car ready. Mayuki pack a weeks worth of cloths for me. Suchiko find the address to this Tendo Dojo and directions." She voice had a steel cold edge of command.
"Yes Suzuhara-sama."
"Lets see what you have to say for yourself young lady," she muttered as she looked at Michiru's face on TV.
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The Diggers family were comfortably seated around the TV, watching the "Sleeping Hunk". Gina was switching between drooling at the hunk, sighing at such a romantic plot and wondering if she should enter. Brittany was trying NOT to drool (I got my Muffin, I got my Muffin) and getting all mushy at such a romantic concept. Julia smiled... a little teary eyed. The guys were plain bored but they weren't going to say anything. Nope. No sir.
"Hey isn't that Brianna," asked Seance. Much blinking ensued......
"Why the hell didn't she take me with her???" shouted Gina and Brittany.
"My little girl is getting married." Julia danced around the room.
"When I get my hand on that boy......" said a flaming skull.
Seance was more practical. "Wow... Brianna and 8 other girls.... This guy is not going to live long."
Stryyp nodded. "Not pass the honeymoon.... Run Ranma. Run. While you still have the chance."
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Nodoka was dancing around the Saotome living room waving her fans. "WAI!!! MY SON IS SO MANLY!!!"
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"Daughter break out the sake. Yohko is getting married," shouted Modoka.
"WHAT," came the reply.
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The Gods smiled at the event. Scratch that. Most of the Goddess smiled at the event. Most of the God were rolling on the floor laughing their divine butts off. A few of the Gods took pity on Ranma and gave him a few blessing. Kami-sama chuckled as he watched from his office. He pressed a key. This was going to be fun...
The angel at the front desk shivered. She hated it when Kami-sama crackled evilly.
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The 10 betrothed were lost in a world of their own. The after effects of the wish leaving Sukura petals drifting in the breeze as the 10 gazed into each others eyes.
*KRAK-BOOM*
Everyone jumped in surprise. The girls instinctively huddling around Ranma. Smoking on the floor near the bed was the message :
It is my will, that one, Saotome Ranma, be granted the right to enter into a multiple marriage with, Kaio Michiru, Tomoe Hotaru, Kino Makoto, Yohko Mono, Honey Kisaragi, Mizuno Ami, Sasami Jurai, Aino Minako, and Diggers Brianna. For in the eyes and laws of heaven, the afore mentioned are already considered bound in the holy bonds of matrimony. So saith I, Kami-sama, Lord and Guardian of Creation.
P.S. Contact Belldandy, Urd or Skuld once you have set a date for the wedding so that we can send your wedding present.
Minako was the first to speak. "We are going to get gifts from Kami-sama," she whispered in a awed voice.
*AHEM*
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