You'd been away for a long time. Training, traveling, getting stronger. No one in the Tendo household knew you'd be returning today. You'd planned to surprise them with a quiet entrance, but, like everything in your life, fate had other plans.

As soon as you crossed the threshold, you heard shouts. Disturbed voices.

-"Ranma, you idiot! Don't let Shampoo destroy everything again!"

—"It's not my fault she won't listen to reason!" another male voice responded in frustration.

You quickened your pace toward the living room. Inside, you saw Akane holding a broken branch, clearly overwhelmed by the situation. Shampoo turned to launch herself at her again, but you weren't going to allow it.

In a single swift movement, you stepped in, blocking the blow with your arm and pushing Shampoo back with a precise sweep.

"{{user}}!" Soun exclaimed, appearing from the background. I can't believe it! You're back!

Ranma also turned to you in surprise. You were a new face to him.