Badasses Of the Multiverse: Book 1: The Martial Artist, The Space Cop, The Superhero, The Magical Girl, The Wrestler, And The Fool for Love.

Chapter Eighteen: “The Epilogue And The Beginning.”

By Paul Cousins.

Copyright Disclaimer: All copyrighted places, characters, items, and events, within the story, are held by their current owners. No profit is being made on this work of fiction.

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A day later, after Hanna was defeated, Futaba returned to his family in Tokyo, and her two spouses, with minimum problems.

Within a month of returning, Futaba had become pregnant with twins. Her family wanted know which, or if both of her spouses had been the ones to impregnate her. Though, Futaba was having fun with this mystery, and she decided to force everyone to wait to find out until she gave birth to her children.

Soon after Futaba learned of her pregnancy, she contacted the rest of the group with the news of her pregnancy. Most of them took the news by surprise. Though, Birdy offered her tips on how to handle her pregnancy.

A few months later, Futaba invited Akira, Natsuru, Ranma, Guy, Birdy, and Violin to her babyshower. All of them accepted invitation. And all of them came as woman, except Guy, whom came as a boy, in his usually male clothing.

Though, the way Guy came to the party was interesting. He flew in, with his special flying car. And everyone agreed it was a cool pink car.

Everyone had a great time at Futaba babyshower. And she laughed to herself at the joke she was playing with her family, during the party. For she convinced her friends to not reveal their gender bending abilities until the end of the party.

When they did reveal their gender bending secrets to the Shimeru clan, the look on Futaba's family's faces was worth it for keeping her gender bending heritage a secret from her, when she was a child.

When the secret was revealed, Futaba's parents' jaws dropped as seeing the joke Futaba had pulled on them.

Misaki, Futaba's long time girlfriend and wife, just laughed at the situation.

Meanwhile, Kurin, Futaba's wife by an arranged marriage, was shocked there were gender benders in the world, whom not related to her family.

And Futana, Futaba's sister, became really annoyed when she found out that Futaba had already warned her friends about Futana's string of broken hearts.

Eventually, Futaba had a mostly pleasant pregnancy, and she safely gave birth to two healthy boys. Like she was originally was. And from the hair and eyes colors, it was clear that each of her two spouses now had a son.

Though, the best part of Futaba's situation, was that among the many gifts Futaba had received from her friends and families, at her babyshower, Ranma had given her several packets of both instant spring of drowned girl, and several packets of instant spring of drowned man. This allowed Futaba, Misaki, and Kurin to switch their roles in the bedroom.

Three months after Futaba gave birth to her fraternal twins, it was a shock to the Shimeru family, when it was found out that Shimeru female to male gender benders could become pregnant, and their forms would lock, without fear of changing back to male with hot water, stress, nor pleasure.

For Futaba had finally been able to prove how much of a man he could be in bed, with both Misaki and Kurin each becoming pregnant by him. Each of his wives safely gave birth to a healthy Shimeru girl nine months later.

As Futaba looked back on the recent events of her life, her only regret was that with four kids now to feed, she was going to be very busy with her job as an idol model, and actress.

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A day after Hanna was defeated, Guy returned to his family, in his home city, to continue his schooling, and superhero job.

Given Guy was healthy, and safe, when he showed back up, he parents, sister, and friends were happy he was back.

Though, Guy decided to not say anything about what happened to him. All he said was that he was lost, he found some new friends, and now he is back, better than ever.

His sister, Kelly, did wonder why he had developed an interest in one of the more girlie series she watch, but she never could get an answer from.

All he said was that during his time being lost, he had developed a fondness for ponies.

Also, Guy put a framed picture on the top of his chest of drawers, in his bedroom. When Kelly had asked about the picture of him and five other young adult men, Guy simply said they were his friends that he met on his adventure.

Her sister has said she would get to the bottom of it.

Guy just replied, “Good luck.”

Guy had also wanted to say to her that he was also happy about the fact that he was now technically older than his than his fraternal twin sister, by a few months. But, that comment would have raised to many questions.

When his sister left his bedroom. He locked the his bedroom door, and looked at the photo she commented on.

It was a group picture of the six of them, as male, on the beach, posing for the photo.

After getting their supplies and clothing in the town, on the other side of the tropical island, they had spent the entire afternoon there was it was so much fun, just enjoying the day. He was glad to have suggested it. Everyone even got a good tan from that day.

And they were all grateful to Ranma, for paying for what the bought, while in that island town.

In the picture, Guy wore a blue swim trunks, as did Natsuru.

As the photo was taken, Guy was even giving a two fingered victory sign, with his right hand, in front of his chest, with the right palm facing outward.

Akira was in yellow swim trunks.

Ranma was in red swim trunks

Tsutomu was in white and orange swim trunks.

Futaba was in green swim trunks.

Also, Akira and Natsuru were wearing button up, white t-shirts that were left open, to see their chests and stomachs.

The rest were topless, as male.

Guy had to admit, Natsuru really did have ripped abs as male. And everyone else was in good shape, as well.

In the picture, Akira had a small remote hidden in his right hand, that allowed him to take a picture of the camera, which was set on the tripod, several feet in front of them. With the background being the bushes and trees of the island.

Guy set the picture back were it was, on top of his bureau. He then opened one of his clothing draws, and pulled out several other photos of that day.

He knew it was a risk having them, and someone, especially his sister, might someday find them. But, he did not care.

Each of those in the group had been given multiple copies of each of the photos, in different sizes.

The second picture was a group picture of them all as girls.

Except for her, and Birdy, the group wore swimsuits that matched their hair color.

Guy, as a her, wore a pink one piece swimsuit.

Natsuru wear a blue one piece swimsuit that matched her hair.

Futaba wore a green one piece swimsuit.

Birdy had changed her hair brown for this picture, and after the picture was taken, she changed it back to its usual white and orange color. She wore a white bikini. And she was giving a two fingered victory sign in the photo.

Ranma wore a red bikini.

And Akira wore a yellow bikini.

The next photo was Violin, in a purple one piece swimsuit, sitting on the lap of her mother, Birdy, whom was sitting in a plastic foldout chair. Both mother and young daughter were waving at the camera, while smiling.

The following photo was taken by Natsuru. The photo showed Ranma and Akira as women, in their bikini, each using a surf board, to surf a large wave, beside each other, and doing a good job of it. They were both facing the right side of the photo. With Ranma higher up the wave, while Akira's board was right below Ranma, and slightly ahead of Ranma's board.

The next photo was of Guy, as male, helping Violin build a sand castle, on the sandy beach, with Birdy's help. With the using small plastic sand castle shoves, and shaped buckets, for forming the sand, to make the sand castles with. They had bought the items in the town, on the island.

The next photo was of Natsuru and Futaba, as women, in their one piece swimsuits. Each woman was laying on a plastic foldout chair, sunbathing. The picture was from a downwards, diagonal angle, panning away from the water, down the beach, into the foliage, so that the bottom right corner of Futaba's chair was closest, with Natsuru laying on her chair, right behind Futaba, whom was laying in her chair.

The photo after that was of everyone playing in the water.

The next photo was of a fire pit on the beach they had made. There were fish, which they had caught earlier, which were skewered on sticks above, and Natsuru was using her fire abilities to light the fire in the pit.

The photo after that was everyone eating the fish and drinking bottles of water they had bought.

And the final photo was the most important to Guy. It was taken right after the other two group photos.

It was them in their costumes, posing. All of them were female at the time.

Ranma was in her red chinese clothing, and golden bracers.

Natsuru in her white and black seifuku.

Akira in her sexy cowgirl outfit, complete with weapons, cowgirl hat, and sunglasses.

Birdy was in her federation uniform.

Futaba in her female wrestling uniform.

And Guy, was female, in her Shezow costume. Because Guy was a girl in the photo, she was a few inches taller in her costume than when she was a boy. The magic of the ring made size adjustments for her costume, to fit her different body frame.

On the far end of the group, on the right side of the photo, Akira was facing the right side of the picture, while holding both her guns upwards, while staring to the side. Also, in this shot, the camera button was hidden in the sand, beneath Akira's left cowgirl boot. Which she used to trigger the camera.

On the left side was her, in her Shezow costume, facing the left side of the picture, while holding her energy pistol upwards with both hands, while staring to the other side of the photo.

Behind Akira, was Natsuru, her body was diagonally positioned between the right and front side of the photo. Her left arm was hung down, and she held up red flames the palm of her right hand at her chest level. Her head was facing the camera.

Ranma was right behind her, Shezow. Her body was facing diagonally from Shezow with her body positioned between the left and front of the photo. Her right arm hung down, while at chest lever, she held upwards in the palm of her left hand, a small, yellow globe of glowing energy.

Birdy was in the middle, standing with her legs spread, while she held her arms upwards, with a glowing blue ball of light was between her hands. Her head was tilted upward to face the glowing ball.

In front of Birdy was Futaba. She was looking at the front of the photo. She knelt, with her right shin on the ground, resting her left forearm on her left knew, while giving a two fingered victory sign with her right index and middle finger towards the camera. Though, she made sure her fingers from did not block her face from the camera.

All of them were smiling in the photo.

Guy admitted that it was really badass photo. Unfortunately, he could never show it to anyone in his home town.

Also, Guy has no intention, nor plans to turn into a girl, after that last photo taken. Especially, while he was Shezow.

As such, among the many things he did not tell anyone in his personal life, he had chosen to neglect to inform anyone among his friends and family of his new gender bending abilities. He wanted to keep that trick secret, until he needed those gender bending abilities, when he hit puberty.

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A day after Hanna was defeated, Birdy Tsutomu Cephon and her daughter, Violin returned to Tokyo, right in front of the Senkawa residence. This was the home of Tsutomu's family.

Violin already knew about her mother's gender abilities. And for Violin, when Birdy was either a she, or a he, Birdy was still her mother.

Birdy changed into Tsutomu's male form, complete with Tsutomu's usual male clothing. He then walked with his daughter to the doorstep, of the front door, to his parents home.

He then knocked on their door.

Tsutomu's parents soon greeted him and his daughter, as they let them entered their home.

Soon after the entered the whom, and everyone had a chance to sit down, Birdy told both of them everything that had happened. What had been done their son, Tsutomu. While also introducing them to their granddaughter, Violin.

He showed them his gender bending abilities. And then he begged for their forgiveness for what he had done to their son, as Birdy. The elder Senkawa couple told Birdy there is nothing to forgive, and they accepted both Birdy as their child, and Violin as their grandchild.

And this was the start of a better life for Birdy and her daughter, Violin.

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Weeks after Hanna had been defeated, it was a cool, cloudy midday in the great plains of the United Stated. It had just rained the night before, with many puddles on the side of the road.

Akira and Natsuru were both male, as they walked down the two lane road, with backpacks strapped to their backs. They walked on the right side of the road, with Akira to Natsuru's right side.

Natsuru looked over at his lover, as he thought, 'After dealing with Hanna, Akira has finally started calmed down some, and become more sociable. And we had just finished settling our personal lives. And we can finally start are lives together. Though, now we just need to catch up with our friend. Birdy said that he should be down this road, somewhere.'

A minute later, they saw the person they were looked forward. The person was about fifty yards in front of them, walking which his back turned, to the two loves. He also had a backpack, strapped to his back, as well.

Akira yelled, “Hey, Ranma!”

Ranma was male. He stopped in his tracks, while he turned and looked over at Akira and Natsuru.

As he realized who they were, he yelled back, “What are you guys doing here?!”

Natsuru shouted, “Looking for you, silly!”

Ranma then started walking closer to Akira and Natsuru, as Natsuru and Akira walked closer to Ranma.

A minute later, when Ranma came within six feet of the Akira and Natsuru, they stopped walking.

Ranma smiled, as he asked his two friends, “So, why were looking for me?”

Akira answered, “Birdy mentioned that you planned to walk the Earth, in search of adventure. After some talking, between our screams of passion for the each other in bed, we decided that it was a good idea to go with you.”

Natsuru blushed at Akira's commented. Natsuru responded, “What Akira is saying is that after some thought, we realized that college would really just be a waste for us. We are never going to lead normal lives. So, we might as well embrace the adventures ahead of us. And hanging out with you will lead to a more fulfilling life for us.”

Akira commented, “We have both become too badass for a nine to five job.”

Ranma chuckled a little. He then said, “Sure. You two can both tag along me. I could use the company.”

Akira stated, “Besides, we are going to need you.”

The other two man looked at him in confusion.

Akira smiled wickedly, as he stated, “There are a number of different positions, that Revy and some others in Roanapur taught me, that require three, or more people. In several different gender combinations. And all are pleasurable to all partners.”

Ranma thought about it. He then responded, “Interesting. I am game. Just as long as you don't get me pregnant.”

Akira playfully said, “Just as long as you promise the same to me.”

Akira turned to Natsuru.

Natsuru looked over at Akira, as he casually replied, “You know me, Akira. I haven't said no to you yet. Though, I suggest we wait until at least we want, and are ready, to have children.”

The other two men laughed.

Natsuru suggested, “Now, let us find somewhere more private, where we can have some real fun.”

Ranma stated, “I know of a secluded fresh water lake, about a mile from here. It is down the road.

Akira and Natsuru said, in unison, “Sounds great.”

As they walking down the road, a car drove by, and Ranma got hit by some cold water from a puddle that a car wheel had hit right beside him. With the cold water changing him into her female form.

Out of comradery for Ranma, both Akira and Natsuru changed to their female forms, as they continued to walk down the road together.

Natsuru realized, as she commented, “You know what. We have a primary hair colors motif going between the three of us. My blue hair. Akira's blond yellow hair. And Ranma's red hair.”

Akira expanded on her girlfriend's thought, as she stated, “Actually, we could go further with that. Our entire group had a primary hair color's thing going. Birdy has mostly white hair. Guy, as Shezow, has black hair. And most electronic color signals use a blue, red, green formula, not a blue, red, yellow formula. So, Futaba's green hair also counts.”

Ranma pointed out, “Akira, given your yellow hair as a girl, and Natsuru,'s hair color is blue in both forms, any children you have as a woman, Akira, may likely have green hair. I bet Futaba would find that funny.”

Akira joked, “It might be worth becoming a mother it just to see the look on Futaba's face, when she meets her new distant, green haired relative.”

The three of them laughed.

Natsuru said, to her girlfriend, “It is going to take more than toss of a few coins to decide which of us will first be the mother, and which will be the father first, to any future children.”

Akira responded, “Agreed. We will have to talk about it.”

Ranma smiled, as she commented, “You two sound like a happily married couple.”

Natsuru and Akira turned to Ranma, as they complimented, in unison, “Thank you.”

Ranma responded, “You're both welcome. Anyway, while I am not interested in having children right now. I am interested in having some fun. So, lets hurry up and see what this life has to offer.”

And so the trio walked the earth, having many adventures. All the while, the three realized that it did not matter what gender they were at the moment. It did not matter what gender they were living as long, as they enjoyed life with good friends.

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Ghost In The Shell, Stand Alone Complex reality.

It was a sunny day in Tokyo, as Motoko Kusanagi sat at an outdoor table by a cafe, sipping her coffee, and watching people and vehicles pass by her.

She saw a beautiful woman walk by her, on the sidewalk. The woman had long blond hair, wearing a sundress, quality sandals, a sun hat, with shades.

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As Hanna passed Motoko, Hanna recognized her.

Though, Hanna only allowed a passing glance of Motoko, to keep the cyborg from noticing her.

Still, Hanna smiled to herself, as she thought, 'I am still having a hard time believing I am in one of the Ghost In The Shell realities. From the look of the area and people, I would say I am in the Stand Alone Complex reality. This is one of the nicer timelines. No puppet master. Nor, mass human assimilation problems to worry about. And with my skills and knowledge, I will do fine here at anything I set my mind too.'

'And if those fools were even half as loose with their secrets as I suspect they were, while they were thrown around the multiverse, they probably did my job for me... So, now what do I do for myself?...'

'A new world. A new life. A clean break. Maybe I will even start a family. I would like to be a mother again.'

Hanna continued walking down the sidewalk, in the beautiful sunny skyline of Tokyo of the Stand Alone Complex reality, as she made plans for her future happiness.

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A Star Wars reality. The planet Coruscant, during an unknown time period.

Inside the Jedi Temple, Jedi bodies littered the floor as the four person crew literally cut through them.

Beforehand, once the crew had figured out ways to both counter the Jedi's force abilities, and remote shutdown their lightsabers, temporally, the Jedi were easy pickings.

Sawyer and Shenhua was still killing the last few Jedi in the room, whom were breathing.

Meanwhile, Chang was kneeling down, as he putting as many lightsaber as he could find into a huge sack he had. He held the sack with his left hand, and he was picking up the lightsabers with his right hand.

Lotton had one of his pistols out, in his right hand, covering Chang. Just in case, one of the Jedi nearby was playing possum.

Lotton noticed that Chang's sack was nearly full. He asked, “Captain, do you have enough lightsabers, yet? Or, do we need to find some more?”

Chang checked the sack. He turned to Lotton, as he answered, “Yea. I guess I have enough for now.”

Chang thought, 'This man is a wonderful addition to the team. Well, technically, I am not the leader of his old team, Raven Unit. I am glad I let him form that group. And with Akira gone, I am not both the gunslinger, and leader of the group.'

'And having Lotton as a second in command was a wise move on my part. He clearly understands the concepts of crazy preparedness and proper planning. And he is pretty good with a gun. And he even calls me, captain.'

'Actually, he was the one whom came up planning, and preparations, for this robbery. And this operation went off without a hitch. And these lightsabers only need some minor repairs to make them work like before, without a problem.'

'Along with this, Sawyer works so well with Shenhua, in their ability to kill people, that I had to keep the two of them, as well, for this team.'

'Besides, the three are the only ones I can currently trust, in going with me, on these missions. And the best part is, Lotton understands my sense of humor.'

Chang lips curled into a wicked grin, as he stated, “Old fryface is going to flip her lid when she starts seeing these things show up on the black market, back home. I am going to have so much fun at the next meeting, watching her squirm, while I play innocent.”

Lotton chuckled a little. He then cracked a grin, as he responded, “I can't wait till you give us the details of those meetings, afterward. And Captain, have you thought about showing the heads of the families, The Series, during one of your future meetings with them?”

Chang continued to grin wickedly, as he answered, “Of course. I have been planning that for a while. But, this is one of those things that if it is not done just right, it will drive them mad, instead of converting them to our cause.”

“And I have much grander plans, that would be made easier with their services to me. Still, an insane Hotel Moscow scares even me. So, we need to take our time.”

“Also, some precautions would have to be taken to protect Lagoon Company. I like those guys as much as fryface does. And they would likely become targets, given they are the stars of the show.”

Lotton continued to grin, as he inquired, “So, what part of the series do you plan to show them, first?”

Chang could barely contain his mirth, as he commented, “I am tempted to start the viewing with the scene where Balalaika is editing porn. That scene always give me a good chuckle. And to personally see the look on her face when she sees herself in that position might be worth dying over.”

“And that even counting the omakes. I still double over laughing at watching those. The Russian military really did buffed up Boris. They made a real man out of Boris. And that is just the tip of the iceberg. I could probably break the minds of both Rock and Revy, if I showed them the Boys and Girls short. Damn, I didn't know I could be so hot as a chick.”

At that point, Chang burst out laughing.

Lotton chuckled a little, as well. He then waited for Chang to calm down. A few seconds later, as Lotton saw his boss start to calm down, he responded, “That is evil, Captain. I like it. Still, you need to start at the beginning. It is always best to start at the beginning. To help prevent your audience from getting lost. Also, I suggest using the english track, instead of the japanese track. It is just better.”

Chang agreed, “Yea. You're right.”

Lotton requested, “Captain, I have a small request. Could I have a couple of those lightsabers for my personal collection?”

Chang casually said, “Sure. I will even let you pick the colors you want. I plan to keep a couple myself. And I will give a pair to each of the girls.”

Lotton grinned, as he replied, “Thanks.”

Chang responded, “No problem.” Then, with his free, right hand, he pulled out a remote shaped device, from a pocket.

As Chang pushed the button on his device, the device sent a signal across the multiverse, to his home bases, in his proper reality, place, and time, that they need a return portal to be opened up for them.

Lotton looked at the remote in Chang's hand, as he thought, 'It is good that I convinced Chang to also give me a remote, as well. Just in case the first remote was destroyed. We do not want to be stranded in the multiverse, like Akira clearly was.'

As the portal opened, about ten feet from Chang and Lotton. Lotton looked at the portal. He then turned back to Chang, as he inquired, “So, where to next?”

Chang looked at Lotton. He smirked, as he answered, “That depends. Which do you want to get first? Star Trek's transporter, replicator, and holo-deck technologies? Or, Marvel Comics' infinity gems and cosmic cubes?”

Lotton stated, in an excited tone of voice, “Damn, Captain! I love your tastes! It is so difficult to choose.”

Chang closed his sack and stood up straight. He was smiling like a madman, as he stated, “I know.” He then looked over as Shenhua and Sawyer. He ordered, “Girls! Time to leave!”

The women heard Chang. They turned around, and quickly walked through the portal, first. Lotton was next.

Pirate Captain Chang slung his full sack over his left shoulder. As he entered the portal, he said, with glee, “Black Lagoon has gone inter-dimensional! Roaming the high seas of reality! Mom and Dad always told me to be the best at what I did! And I have accomplished that! And who knew that ransacking the multiverse for fun and profit was so enjoyable! Har! Har! Har! That's for sure! It's a pirate's life for me!”

A few seconds later, the portal closed behind Chang.

The End of Badasses Of the Multiverse: Book 1: The Martial Artist, The Space Cop, The Superhero, The Magical Girl, The Wrestler, And The Fool for Love.

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Author Notes:

Most times. When one writes an epilogue. The writer either feels sad, or relief, for the story is winding down to the end. Now, there thought. This epilogue feels more like the prologue of an even greater story. Which is exactly what it is.

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On the photo scenes. I wanted to show what happened to the group, during their time on the best.

But, I did not want the scene to get bogged down. So, just showing a montage of the beach adventure worked out to be a good compromise.

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On Ranma ending up with Akira and Natsuru

I got to thinking about it. And it was an okay idea. Plus, doing so helps the plot, later on.

On Futaba, I just wanted him/her to move on with her life.

For Birdy, I wanted to show that she and Violin will be fine with their family.

And I stated how Guy went back home, to his family, to being a superhero, in his home town.

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On the matter of Hanna. She was more broken, than evil. So, I gave her an okay ending. With the ending being one where she can finally start her life over, the right way.

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And finally, Chang and Lotton.

I loved writing that stringer scene at the end of this chapter.

It is very rare to write a scene, where villains can be villains, while being completely off the leash, without it becoming a very dark scene. And that scene was more humorous than dark.

The reason I wrote that scene to show just how dangerously, a genre savvy, badass villains, with access to reality traveling technology, could be.

And I do love the term, high seas of reality.

In addition, you have to admit, Lotton has just the right balance of genre savviness, and intelligence, to play off of Chang's sense of humor, and jokes. As such, in this reality traveling, and stealing, endeavor, Lotton makes a good second in command for Chang.

Also, Chang knows he can trust Shenhua, Sawyer, and Lotton, on his mission. So, it would make since for him to becoming their new leader, of Raven Unit. While, taking Akira's former role, as gunslinger for the Raven Unit.

Along with this, given who Chang is, and what he can do, none of the other members of Raven Unit were going to complain about him joining, and becoming the leader of Raven Unit.

And you will be hearing more of these villains in the next book. For I never post a story, until I have completely that story. You, the readers, just have yet to realize how completely my story is.

See you in Badasses Of the Multiverse: Book 2: The Mastermind, The Gunslinger, The Magical Girl, The Martial Artist, The Maid, The Warrior, The Tyrant.

Until next time. Have fun.