nodded. "That be the famous Lake of Curses.Legend has it that this lake was formed 10,000 years ago. People from all over China came to bathe in the lake. One day big earthquake came, the lake buried and people were buried under stones. 2000 years later, water had reached Jusendo, the source of Jusenkyo. This is how water was distributed in springs and this is how the first accursed springs came about. Each contains a different soul. More than 160 sources to date! "Said the guide." Is that why you transform yourself? The drowned man's soul then flows into your body? "Asked Ryoga." Yes, yes. Exactly! "The guide nodded." But then why is there a source from me? I didn't drown! "Asked Akane." When you fell into the spring you must have left a part of your soul behind. "Said Ranma. The guide nodded." Yes, yes. The right. A part you left behind "After 15 minutes they reached the lake." And how do we get over there? "Asked Ryoga." Here in the depths lives an animal. That can bring us to the other side."He took an instrument out of his pocket and whistled into it. A strange melody echoed through the cave. Then they heard similar sounds from the other side and shortly afterwards a huge" monster "came up to them." That was the person who fell in source 4,700 years ago. He was transformed into this creature and since then he is trapped here. "The guide told the sad story of the human being who was transformed into a creature here 4. 700 years ago. (; ->) The troop climbed onto the creature. Slowly it made itself the creature set off.

Chapter 7 - The Source of Origin

When they reached the other side, they continued on their way. After another walk, they recognized a light at the end. "Where does the light come from?" Akane asked. "There is the spring up ahead!" said the guide. "Finally! We're here! The source of the origin!" called Ryoga. and sprinted around the corner. Ranma and the others followed him. When they turned the corner, they saw that the path led outside. "What?But that's an exit from the cave !? "Akane exclaimed in surprise." That's true. But we're still underground. This valley is 300 m below the surface. The source 100 m deeper. They approached a ledge and looked down. The daylight was reflected by the stones and made the lake shimmer in a brilliant, beautiful shade of blue. "Wow! I've never seen such a beautiful lake!" Akane exclaimed in amazement. "Come on Ranma! We are finally at our destination." said Ryoga. Akane looked over at Ranma. "What's wrong with you? Aren't you happy about it? You can become a completely normal man again." Ranma ignored Akane and took a few steps back and sat on a stone. "I can not do this." he muttered. "What are you talking about Ranma" Akane approached him. "I can't do this! I mean ... I can't do that to her! I know it sounds strange, but she's a part of me. I just can't ... she's my better half." he said and smiled briefly.Akane took his hand. "No matter how you decide, I'll stick with you." she said. "Thanks Akane ..." Ranma handed Ryoga a bottle. "Please fill this bottle with the original water ... for my father!" Ryoga took the bottle. "And you're really not coming with me?" asked Ryoga. Ranma shook her head. "My memories haven't fully returned, but I can remember them. She's a part of me. I can't just kill her." said Ranma. "I can understand ... I'll miss P-chan too!" said Akane.

Chapter 8 - Farewell to the Piglet

Ryoga looked at Akane. "It wasn't always easy as a little piglet, but I have the time with you

Really enjoyed it. "Ryoga said to Akane. Then he went down. The path was quite steep. When he did

halfway through, he paused. "Is everything ok?" Ranma called down to Ryoga. "Everything's alright! It's pretty difficult to hold on here!" He took a deep breath and continued on his way. "At last.After 5 years I have finally reached my goal. "With a skillful jump he plunged himself into the lake. When he touched the water he felt his" piglet half "detach from him. He saw P-Chan before his eyes. Then he disappeared into the dark depths. Ryoga was astonished at this phenomenon. "Good-bye!" he thought to himself and appeared. "I am a whole man again!" he shouted joyfully up to the others. He filled the bottle with the water and started the ascent. It was an arduous climb as the bottle was heavy. He had trouble holding on to the steep wall. Akane kept glancing down. Finally Ryoga made it and fell to the floor full of exhaustion but also relief. Ranma held out her hand to him and helped him up. "Thank you!" said Ryoga and also thanked Akane: "I'm relieved that you are no longer angry with me. I thank you for your help and wish you and Ranma the best of luck.You are a dream couple! "He exclaimed overjoyed. Akane and Ranma were a little embarrassed." Uh, let's leave. "Ranma said and went ahead.

Chapter 9 - The story of the bears

When they got back to the sources, a question tormented Ranma. "What's the matter, Ranma?" Akane asked who had been looking at Ranma for a while. "Akane, what did you want with the springs?" asked he. Akane bowed his head. "Well, you know ... I wanted to find a cure. That's why I came here. I actually wanted to go to the Naniichuan Spring myself, but those two bears attacked me." she said. "Yes, these guys are the worst gang in the area. Probably killed the old woman because thought was a young girl!" explained the guide. "That means, if you hadn't come, Ranma, then I would now be ... dead!?" Akane asked. "You were lucky!" said the Jusenkyo guide. "Does anyone know where these guys hang out?" asked Ryoga. He shook his head."Nobody knows who they are and where they are. Always attack them in bear form." he told. "Where is the next village?" asked Ranma. "What are you up to?" Akane asked. "These guys are ice-cold killers. You were lucky again, but the old woman was killed. If it had been you ... I can't forgive them!" he shouted. "But how are you going to find these guys?" asked Ryoga. Ranma stopped. "I already have an idea ....

The next day, Akane and Ryoga were in hiding. Suddenly they saw someone approaching them. It was a young girl in a tracksuit. with a red braid. "So have you seen these guys yet?" Ranma asked the two of them. They shook their heads. Ranma jogged on. When he got to the big tree where Akane was attacked, two bears appeared in front of and behind her and ran towards her.

Chapter 10 - The Arrest

"Help! Help me! Two bears are attacking me!" exclaimed Ranma. "This is Ranma!He found her! "Ryoga yelled and ran up the hill." Hey! You stupid bear imitators! Now it's your turn! "Ryoga shouted and pushed one of the bears to the ground. Meanwhile, Ranma fetched a kettle with hot water and poured it over the head of the second bear. He turned into a small, bald man." Hey! That's boiling water! "He shouted angrily." You don't deserve it any other way! "Ranma called back. The man ran towards Ranma, but Ranma countered his attack and threw him on the floor. I haven't got all of them yet my memories again, but I can manage you in my sleep! " exclaimed Ranma. Ryoga had other problems now and was still fighting the second bear. "Ranma! The water!" he shouted. Ranma hurried to Ryoga with the second kettle and poured the boiling water over the bear. He also turned into a man. "You dare to attack us? You will regret that!" the man called and attacked Ryoga.Ryoga tried to dodge but the man was too fast and Ryoga fell to the ground. Then he turned and ran towards Ranma. Ranma wanted to evade but suddenly Akane intervened and hit him on the ground. "Are you okay, Ranma?" she asked. He nodded. They handed them over to the police in the next village and shortly afterwards they confessed to the murders of 4 other women. The police also received information about the hiding place of the "bear gang". “We'll be on our way now.” Ranma said goodbye to the Jusenkyo guide and the three made their way to the airport. After a while it started raining again. "We will go back to the hut and spend the night there. In this weather it makes little sense to go on." suggested Ranma. Soaked and exhausted, they reached the hut, even though the hut was only a few hundred meters away from the springs.

Chapter 11 - Stormy Night

Ranma, Akane and Ryoga spent the night in the hut.The rain didn't let up all night so that the three of them were woken up again and again by the wind. An icy wind whistled through small cracks and made eerie noises. Akane crawled under the covers and tried to sleep. Suddenly she heard a creak and when she looked out of the ceiling she recognized Ranma who had disappeared from the hut. "What does he want out there in this storm?" Akane wondered and stood up. She pulled on her jacket and followed him. "Ranma! Ranma, where are you?" she screamed. She went on towards the haunted springs. Then she recognized a figure sitting on a stone in front of the springs. "Ranma! There you are! What are you doing out here in this bad weather?" Akane asked as she approached Ranma. "Akane ... look at me. I have no idea how to get through this." sighed Ranma. "What's the matter, Ranma." Akane asked. "Can you tell me why I'm not turning back? I had the opportunity and didn't ... Why do I want to keep my second half.Yesterday I knew exactly what I was doing ... but now my reasons are no longer apparent ... "Akane took her hand." Maybe you will not find the answer in your memories and thoughts, but in your heart and your feelings. "" But ... you will never accept me ... as I am. "Ranma explained." I already have. "Akane replied. Ranma looked Akane in the eye." Can you kiss a girl too? "she asked Akane. Akane turned away." Tell me! Can you kiss me like that? "He asked, holding her sleeve tighter. Akane paused." Do you ask me to kiss you as a girl? "She asked. Ranma flinched." N ... no! Of course not! I just wanted to know if you'd do it ... now I have the answer. "She said and stood up." Ranma ... I didn't mean it like that, "Akane muttered.