DISCLAIMER:None of these characters are mine,and no copyright
infringement is intended.This film has been specially written to
commemorate the following events:the U.S Olympic Track/Field trials
(being held here in Sacramento),the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics,and the
very belated first anniversary of my entry into the Ranma 1/2
fanfiction arena.Enjoy!
"Marathon"(A Ranma 1/2 fanfic),by Mike Rhea
********************************************************************
"Remember,Ucchan,"Ranma Saotome told his wife as they were getting
ready to run a one-on-one marathon race beginning and ending at their
residence/okonomiyaki-ya in the Yamanouchi neighborhood(within a half-
block of the train station of the same name)in the Ukyou district of
western Kyoto."The loser cooks the two of us dinner tonight."
"I know,Ran-chan.But today,victory will belong to me!,"replied Ukyou
Saotome,fully aware that when they were kids,Ranma would always win.
Not only was their neighbor Ikuko Otonashi watching the couple's
3-year old son during the race,but she was also standing guard at the
start/finish line.It was the middle of summer,and the restaurant was
closed for the day as it was typically the slowest day of the week
business wise.
"On your mark,get set,GO!,"yelled Ikuko as she blew the whistle to
signify the start of the race.Immediately,Ranma and Ukyou darted from
the starting line at basically at the same time.About 500 meters later,
as they made a right turn onto the Shuuzan road leading into the
mountains in the northern end of the city,they still were neck-in-neck
because they were busy flirting with each other.Both were wearing quite
a bit less than they wore most of the time(not counting the necessary
footwear they wore for this very occasion):Ranma was just wearing tank
tops and shorts,Ukyou a sport bra and gym shorts.Suddenly,despite the
fact that it was summer,the sky quickly began to cloud up.
About 2 kilometers later,the 2 began the long climb into the southern end of mountainous Tanba plateau.Not only was there less traffic,but
there was also many shrines and memorials to the emperors of the feudal
era.As they continued further down the road,it was becoming harder for
either to squeak ahead of one another,as the high altitude was slowing
them down quite a bit.Finally,at the sharp right turn about halfway
through the high-altitude section of the course,they decided to pause
and rest for a while as it started to rain.
"Ucchan,isn't view beautiful up here,"inquired Ranma,referring to the
view of the city of Kyoto about a few hundred meters below.
"It truly is,Ran-chan,"replied Ukyou."It also beats Nerima."
"Definitely,Ucchan."
"Look,Ran-chan!A 500-yen piece!"
"Where?"
Ukyou then took the opportunity to speed ahead of her husband in the
race.
"Ucchan,wait up!,"exclaimed Ranma as ran in pursuit of his wife.Despite
the rain,Ranma did not change into a girl;as he cured himself years
ago.Eventually the uphill climb became a downhill descent as Ranma
caught up with his wife near Mount Shiro.
*I actually beat Ran-chan when I finally got him to propose to and
eventually marry me,but why is he so better than me at sports and
games?,*Ukyou thought to herself they jogged past Mount Shakadani.
By time they re-entered the city in the Kitayama neighborhood,it had
stopped raining.The sun began to peek out as they entered Takaragaike
park.As they jogged southward along the Takano River in the direction
of Kyoto University,Ukyou started blushing profusely as she noticed
Ranma staring at and admiring her.*Ran-chan must really like it when
I'm wearing this,*she thought to herself as they jogged across a bridge
over the Kamo river near the Kyoto Imperial Palace.
As they jogged past the city offices and eventually reached the main
downtown train station,they got hungry.
"I'm hungry,Ucchan,"said Ranma."Why don't we get some ramen at that
yatai just ahead of us?I have some money with me."
"Why not,Ran-chan?,"replied Ukyou."I must admit,okonomiyaki every day
can get a bit boring.Let's try it!"
Immediately,Ranma and Ukyou ran up to the ramen stand,purchased a
couple bowls of ramen,and wasted little time consuming the contents of
their ramen bowls.
"Ran-chan,do you think that we should think about having a second
child?,"inquired Ukyou.
"Why not,Ucchan,"replied Ranma."I must admit,young Kyou-chan could sure
use a sibling;as he IS already 3 years old.BTW,Ucchan,is it just me or
do I see a poster for an all-Japan okonomiyaki cooking contest?"
"Where,Ran-chan?!"
Ranma then wasted little time taking the lead over his wife in the
marathon.
"No fair,Ran-chan!,"yelled Ukyou as she ran in pursuit of her husband.
She eventually caught up with him as the entered the vicinity of the
Nishikyougoku sports complex.They were just 2 kilometers from the
finish line.
They remained neck and neck even as the raced past a car-assembly plant
about a kilometer later.They ran only faster as the made a right turn
towards the finish line.Their respective right feet touched the finish
line at the exact same time.
"I hereby declare this race a draw,"said Ikuko after blowing the
whistle to signal the end of the race.
At that moment,Ranma's and Ukyou's 3-year old son came running out of
the restaurant."Daddy,who won?,"he asked.
"It's a long story,Kyousuke...,"Ranma told his son."...but the race
ended in a draw."
"Arigatou,Ikuko-sama...,"thanked Ukyou."...for watching Kyou-chan for
us."
"You're welcome,Saotome-san,"replied Ikuko as she headed back home.
Ranma,Ukyou,and their son all headed back into the restaurant.
"Ran-chan,I'm sweating from that marathon in the hot and muggy
weather,"said Ukyou."We could sure use a bath."
"Why not,sugar,"replied Ranma as he accompanied her and their son to
the bathroom.Once in the bathroom(while their son undressed for the
bath),Ranma and Ukyou wasted no time taking each other's clothes off
until they were both stark nude;and they then accompanied their son
into the bathing area.
As the 3 soaked in the tub,Ranma asked his wife "Ucchan,wasn't it very
sweet that we got very good news on that postcard that we got from
Ryouga-kun yesterday?"
"Definitely,Ranchan,"replied the former Ukyou Kuonji."The fact that
both Akane and Akari gave birth to Ryouga-kun's first children wasn't
the best of it."
"True,Ucchan.Thanks to both Tsubasa and Konatsu not only opening the
book of the Universe of The Four Gods,but also being sucked into it;we
won't have to worry about them for a long time.BTW,do you think that
Tomo will not only find out their true genders,but will also pursue
them romantically?"
"Most likely,Ran-chan.It would be definitely sweet if it does happen.
Since they're in ancient China now,that basically means that would be
the last we'll ever hear from those 2 drag queen weirdos.Do you thank
Tamahome would beat Tsubasa to a pulp if he even tried to compete for
Miaka's affections?"
"It would be sweet if it happened,Ucchan.BTW,do you think the Summer
Olympics should come to Osaka in 2008?"
"Definitely,Ran-chan.It's a shame that we weren't able to make it to
the Nagano Winter Games;but at least we'll be just a short Shinkansen
ride away if the city wins out in the bidding.That could mean a major
windfall on both customers and profits."
"True,Ucchan.Besides,we should work out more often."
**Music:"Physical,"by Olivia Newton-John**
"Why is that,Ran-chan?"
"You look very sexy in that get-up.It just proves that you're 100%
women,regardless of what you regularly wear."
Ukyou blushed profusely,then exclaimed "Oh,Ran-chan!" as she and Ranma
engaged in a passionate kiss as their son averted his eyes and got a
nosebleed.As all this was unfolding,an animated Rumiko Takahashi held
up one of Genma-panda's signs.It read...
THE END
*********************************************************************
AUTHOR'S NOTES:As you may know,not only was this episode inspired by
the fact that the Summer Olympics are just a couple of months away,but
also by a future Ranma episode which comes late in the Martial Mayhem
season:In that episode,Ranma and Ukyou get A LOT of screen time
together(most of it with Ukyou in gym shorts!).Also,if you've watched
enough of the anime and/or read enough of the manga,you may notice that
of Ranma's fiancees,Ukyou seems to be the only one who seriously wants
to have a family with him(hint:watch "Ranma 1/2 Outta Control,The
Harder They Fall:Ranma Gets Weak!" and/or read page 117 of Viz Ranma
1/2 graphic novel #11);and additionally,some sources state that Ukyou
wants to have 2 children with Ranma:one son and one daughter.As you
may know,in any post-manga fic that I write that takes place in Kyoto,
the locations mentioned ARE real:the source that I used for the
localities used in this fic(and other fics by yours truly)is Kodansha's
"Kyoto-Osaka:A Bilingual Atlas."In case you're wondering why I inserted
Maison Ikkoku's Ikuko Otonashi in this fic,her character is definitely
quite older age-wise in this fic,considering that Maison Ikkoku
preceded Ranma 1/2 in terms of both manga AND anime.As for the
Fushigi Yuugi references late in this fic,my sister is a die-hard in
the FY fandom department;and I'm fully aware of the fact that Tomo is
homosexual(and is perfect for Tsubasa/Konatsu and vice versa).Finally,
this fic was also partially inspired by Osaka's bid for the 2008 Summer
Olympics(the host city will be selected next year).If not Bangkok(the
Thai capital,my mom comes from northeastern Thailand),the 2008 Games
should be in either Osaka or Toronto.
Excluding flames,C&C are welcome.
You can find more Ranma and Ukyou fanfics(by myself and other authors)
on my site(the champagne of Ranma romance sites)devoted to the Tenchi/Ryouko of Rumiko Takahashi fandom(seriously).
Mike Rhea
Webmaster of The Ranma and Ukyou Pages!
http://rei.animenetwork.com/ranchan/
Brock:Hey,Jigglypuff's a real Po-casso.
Misty:I don't think this is funny!I look like a cartoon character!
(Blastoise and various Squirtles and Wartortles are laughing in the background.)
Ash:A cartoon character?!Like THAT could ever happen!
-excerpt from the Pokemon TV series episode "Beach Blank-Out Blastoise"
infringement is intended.This film has been specially written to
commemorate the following events:the U.S Olympic Track/Field trials
(being held here in Sacramento),the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics,and the
very belated first anniversary of my entry into the Ranma 1/2
fanfiction arena.Enjoy!
"Marathon"(A Ranma 1/2 fanfic),by Mike Rhea
********************************************************************
"Remember,Ucchan,"Ranma Saotome told his wife as they were getting
ready to run a one-on-one marathon race beginning and ending at their
residence/okonomiyaki-ya in the Yamanouchi neighborhood(within a half-
block of the train station of the same name)in the Ukyou district of
western Kyoto."The loser cooks the two of us dinner tonight."
"I know,Ran-chan.But today,victory will belong to me!,"replied Ukyou
Saotome,fully aware that when they were kids,Ranma would always win.
Not only was their neighbor Ikuko Otonashi watching the couple's
3-year old son during the race,but she was also standing guard at the
start/finish line.It was the middle of summer,and the restaurant was
closed for the day as it was typically the slowest day of the week
business wise.
"On your mark,get set,GO!,"yelled Ikuko as she blew the whistle to
signify the start of the race.Immediately,Ranma and Ukyou darted from
the starting line at basically at the same time.About 500 meters later,
as they made a right turn onto the Shuuzan road leading into the
mountains in the northern end of the city,they still were neck-in-neck
because they were busy flirting with each other.Both were wearing quite
a bit less than they wore most of the time(not counting the necessary
footwear they wore for this very occasion):Ranma was just wearing tank
tops and shorts,Ukyou a sport bra and gym shorts.Suddenly,despite the
fact that it was summer,the sky quickly began to cloud up.
About 2 kilometers later,the 2 began the long climb into the southern end of mountainous Tanba plateau.Not only was there less traffic,but
there was also many shrines and memorials to the emperors of the feudal
era.As they continued further down the road,it was becoming harder for
either to squeak ahead of one another,as the high altitude was slowing
them down quite a bit.Finally,at the sharp right turn about halfway
through the high-altitude section of the course,they decided to pause
and rest for a while as it started to rain.
"Ucchan,isn't view beautiful up here,"inquired Ranma,referring to the
view of the city of Kyoto about a few hundred meters below.
"It truly is,Ran-chan,"replied Ukyou."It also beats Nerima."
"Definitely,Ucchan."
"Look,Ran-chan!A 500-yen piece!"
"Where?"
Ukyou then took the opportunity to speed ahead of her husband in the
race.
"Ucchan,wait up!,"exclaimed Ranma as ran in pursuit of his wife.Despite
the rain,Ranma did not change into a girl;as he cured himself years
ago.Eventually the uphill climb became a downhill descent as Ranma
caught up with his wife near Mount Shiro.
*I actually beat Ran-chan when I finally got him to propose to and
eventually marry me,but why is he so better than me at sports and
games?,*Ukyou thought to herself they jogged past Mount Shakadani.
By time they re-entered the city in the Kitayama neighborhood,it had
stopped raining.The sun began to peek out as they entered Takaragaike
park.As they jogged southward along the Takano River in the direction
of Kyoto University,Ukyou started blushing profusely as she noticed
Ranma staring at and admiring her.*Ran-chan must really like it when
I'm wearing this,*she thought to herself as they jogged across a bridge
over the Kamo river near the Kyoto Imperial Palace.
As they jogged past the city offices and eventually reached the main
downtown train station,they got hungry.
"I'm hungry,Ucchan,"said Ranma."Why don't we get some ramen at that
yatai just ahead of us?I have some money with me."
"Why not,Ran-chan?,"replied Ukyou."I must admit,okonomiyaki every day
can get a bit boring.Let's try it!"
Immediately,Ranma and Ukyou ran up to the ramen stand,purchased a
couple bowls of ramen,and wasted little time consuming the contents of
their ramen bowls.
"Ran-chan,do you think that we should think about having a second
child?,"inquired Ukyou.
"Why not,Ucchan,"replied Ranma."I must admit,young Kyou-chan could sure
use a sibling;as he IS already 3 years old.BTW,Ucchan,is it just me or
do I see a poster for an all-Japan okonomiyaki cooking contest?"
"Where,Ran-chan?!"
Ranma then wasted little time taking the lead over his wife in the
marathon.
"No fair,Ran-chan!,"yelled Ukyou as she ran in pursuit of her husband.
She eventually caught up with him as the entered the vicinity of the
Nishikyougoku sports complex.They were just 2 kilometers from the
finish line.
They remained neck and neck even as the raced past a car-assembly plant
about a kilometer later.They ran only faster as the made a right turn
towards the finish line.Their respective right feet touched the finish
line at the exact same time.
"I hereby declare this race a draw,"said Ikuko after blowing the
whistle to signal the end of the race.
At that moment,Ranma's and Ukyou's 3-year old son came running out of
the restaurant."Daddy,who won?,"he asked.
"It's a long story,Kyousuke...,"Ranma told his son."...but the race
ended in a draw."
"Arigatou,Ikuko-sama...,"thanked Ukyou."...for watching Kyou-chan for
us."
"You're welcome,Saotome-san,"replied Ikuko as she headed back home.
Ranma,Ukyou,and their son all headed back into the restaurant.
"Ran-chan,I'm sweating from that marathon in the hot and muggy
weather,"said Ukyou."We could sure use a bath."
"Why not,sugar,"replied Ranma as he accompanied her and their son to
the bathroom.Once in the bathroom(while their son undressed for the
bath),Ranma and Ukyou wasted no time taking each other's clothes off
until they were both stark nude;and they then accompanied their son
into the bathing area.
As the 3 soaked in the tub,Ranma asked his wife "Ucchan,wasn't it very
sweet that we got very good news on that postcard that we got from
Ryouga-kun yesterday?"
"Definitely,Ranchan,"replied the former Ukyou Kuonji."The fact that
both Akane and Akari gave birth to Ryouga-kun's first children wasn't
the best of it."
"True,Ucchan.Thanks to both Tsubasa and Konatsu not only opening the
book of the Universe of The Four Gods,but also being sucked into it;we
won't have to worry about them for a long time.BTW,do you think that
Tomo will not only find out their true genders,but will also pursue
them romantically?"
"Most likely,Ran-chan.It would be definitely sweet if it does happen.
Since they're in ancient China now,that basically means that would be
the last we'll ever hear from those 2 drag queen weirdos.Do you thank
Tamahome would beat Tsubasa to a pulp if he even tried to compete for
Miaka's affections?"
"It would be sweet if it happened,Ucchan.BTW,do you think the Summer
Olympics should come to Osaka in 2008?"
"Definitely,Ran-chan.It's a shame that we weren't able to make it to
the Nagano Winter Games;but at least we'll be just a short Shinkansen
ride away if the city wins out in the bidding.That could mean a major
windfall on both customers and profits."
"True,Ucchan.Besides,we should work out more often."
**Music:"Physical,"by Olivia Newton-John**
"Why is that,Ran-chan?"
"You look very sexy in that get-up.It just proves that you're 100%
women,regardless of what you regularly wear."
Ukyou blushed profusely,then exclaimed "Oh,Ran-chan!" as she and Ranma
engaged in a passionate kiss as their son averted his eyes and got a
nosebleed.As all this was unfolding,an animated Rumiko Takahashi held
up one of Genma-panda's signs.It read...
THE END
*********************************************************************
AUTHOR'S NOTES:As you may know,not only was this episode inspired by
the fact that the Summer Olympics are just a couple of months away,but
also by a future Ranma episode which comes late in the Martial Mayhem
season:In that episode,Ranma and Ukyou get A LOT of screen time
together(most of it with Ukyou in gym shorts!).Also,if you've watched
enough of the anime and/or read enough of the manga,you may notice that
of Ranma's fiancees,Ukyou seems to be the only one who seriously wants
to have a family with him(hint:watch "Ranma 1/2 Outta Control,The
Harder They Fall:Ranma Gets Weak!" and/or read page 117 of Viz Ranma
1/2 graphic novel #11);and additionally,some sources state that Ukyou
wants to have 2 children with Ranma:one son and one daughter.As you
may know,in any post-manga fic that I write that takes place in Kyoto,
the locations mentioned ARE real:the source that I used for the
localities used in this fic(and other fics by yours truly)is Kodansha's
"Kyoto-Osaka:A Bilingual Atlas."In case you're wondering why I inserted
Maison Ikkoku's Ikuko Otonashi in this fic,her character is definitely
quite older age-wise in this fic,considering that Maison Ikkoku
preceded Ranma 1/2 in terms of both manga AND anime.As for the
Fushigi Yuugi references late in this fic,my sister is a die-hard in
the FY fandom department;and I'm fully aware of the fact that Tomo is
homosexual(and is perfect for Tsubasa/Konatsu and vice versa).Finally,
this fic was also partially inspired by Osaka's bid for the 2008 Summer
Olympics(the host city will be selected next year).If not Bangkok(the
Thai capital,my mom comes from northeastern Thailand),the 2008 Games
should be in either Osaka or Toronto.
Excluding flames,C&C are welcome.
You can find more Ranma and Ukyou fanfics(by myself and other authors)
on my site(the champagne of Ranma romance sites)devoted to the Tenchi/Ryouko of Rumiko Takahashi fandom(seriously).
Mike Rhea
Webmaster of The Ranma and Ukyou Pages!
http://rei.animenetwork.com/ranchan/
Brock:Hey,Jigglypuff's a real Po-casso.
Misty:I don't think this is funny!I look like a cartoon character!
(Blastoise and various Squirtles and Wartortles are laughing in the background.)
Ash:A cartoon character?!Like THAT could ever happen!
-excerpt from the Pokemon TV series episode "Beach Blank-Out Blastoise"