A Different Path FAQs:

Warning: A Few Spoilers Ahead.  

What is this fanfic about?

This fic is a combination of the anime versions of Sailor Moon, Aa Megami-sama 
and Ranma 1/2. It is also an alternate world kind of fanfic. There will be elements
of the cannon worlds but the rest will be random.

Its inspired partly by A New Life and A New Job. 

What is the main series then?

None. All three will have equal parts in it. 

Who is the main character?

Reiko Sakura or Sakura Reiko (the latter being the correct Japanese name order.)
Formerly Ranma-chan with all of his memories and martial arts knowledge. 

Why did Ranma-chan act differently from Ranma-kun?

Basically its all psychological stuff. When Ranma was splashed with cold water,
he became female. As he turned female more than once, the feminine traits were
developed slowly but surely. She became more polite, caring and sentitive about 
other people's feelings. Because of Ranma's stubborness to refuse to acknowledge
his female half, she become sort of a split personality. 

Why couldn't Kami-sama give Ranma the godhood instead of Ranma-chan?  

Then the fanfic will be different. The reason why this fic is named a 
different path. Also the ultimate force prevent it from happening. Only those 
Kami-sama deemed worthy will be granted the godhood. In this case it's Ranma-chan 
and not Ranma-kun who deserved the gift. 

Why didn't Ranma deserve the gift?

I come to think that he didn't deserve the gift because he was causing pain 
indirectly. Indeed most people will think its not his fault. Yes i agree.
He did not want to hurt the girls by choosing. But by his inaction, he was 
prolonging the pain of the gals. And Mousse Kuno and Ryouga too. Let us
take a closer at why the guys chased after Ranma. Kuno originally challenged 
Ranma because of the engagement. And Mousse can't date Shampoo because she was
intent on chasing Ranma. Ryouga loved Akane and he couldn't date her because 
of the engagement. 

Let's not forget that now that Ranma is a full man, the gals will chase him 
harder. The guys will do their best to make him give up on them. It was never 
about the curse nor the cure. It was purely about obligations and jealousy. 
They were used to the curse. 

Wouldn't it be unfair to Ranma?

No. For one he is a full man. This is his greatest wish come true: Get rid of the 
curse. In other words Kami-sama did grant him a gift. The second thing to come of 
it is the chance to think about his life for once. With the curse gone, he no longer
is troubled by it. This will eventually lead to him making a decision on whether 
to take control of his life. He was actually sick of the engagements and sick of 
his father's antics. 

Why did Reiko take control of the Sakura Dojo?

Don't ask me. Ask Kami-sama. He was the one who asked her to take the Dojo. 

Why did the Sakura Dojo look so big? 

The Almighty needs a break sometimes. So He built it using Yggdrassil and then 
secretly went to relax in there. Only Kyosuke and the Kamis knew of it. :)

Why is Reiko eager to train the Sailor Senshi?

That was part of her goddess training as dictated by Kami-sama Himself. The Senshi 
really do need to brush up on their skills. Magic wont help everytime.

Are there any new characters besides Reiko? 

Yes but i wont reveal.  

Will there be villians?

Yes your fave demoness Mara will be causing some problems for Urd. Some powerful 
enemy will enter the battlefield. 

What about the fiancees?

What about them? I did my own analysis. Here's the report:

Akane is pampered. She had everything, being the best martial
artist, well liked by alot of people in school, until a red haired girl
stumbled into her home one fateful day.

She was angry. with her mother for passing away, with her father for no
being there for his daughters, and most importantly of all with herself for
not doing anything to help her family. As such her anger gets the better of
her and she became impatient. Those were her faults.

Shampoo was loyal. She came from a harsh environment. In fact she was so
loyal to Cologne and the village that she didnt stop to think rationally.
All she did was to let cologne manipulate her. She believed her village was
her world and that nothing to stop her from achieving her goals,
even to the extent of hurting someone.

Ukyou the poor girl who had her own existence stripped away by a selfish act
of Genma. She was forced to abandon her girl self and trained to be a boy to
exact revenge on the two Saotomes. That sent her to the vengeance not only
to revenge her father but also more importantly herself.

Reiko was working to solve their problems just like she did for Cologne,
Nabiki, Kasumi, Dr Tofuu and Nodoka. Whether she succeed will depends on
circumstances.

What is Reiko's goddess ranking? 

Goddess-in-Training Midgard Trainee Second Class. When she finished her 
training cum judgement, she will be First Class First Category Unlimited. 
As for what she is goddess of.... any suggestions? 

How long is this fic?

Not sure. I will continue until my inspiration runs out..... hopefully not.