Ain't No Day At The Beach

by Zukone


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Who cares, you already know

1. Cannon pairings if any, so don't complain in some review later. 2. Characters might be a little OOC, even though I try not to let them get too OOCy. 3. This prologue isn't that important. In fact you can skip it for chapter 1. :)
Prologue

A Day at the Beach

On one sunny afternoon, the Ranma 1/2 crew gathers for, oh lets say, a summer picanic at the beach. For many, a day at the beach is, well, a day at the beach. Soun, with his eldest daughters play a lovely game of volleyball. Ukyo has set up shop. Wearing a one piece for excursions to the water, business is booming.

There's plenty of less than hot water around for those whose forms are cold water intolerant. For some it poses no problem at all. Ranma, in female form, frolics around in a modest two piece catching many wandering eyes. Mousse waddles in the kiddy pool as a duck. Over by a Tiki bar we see a giant panda avoiding the sun and enjoying a cold beverage. Occasionally he uses a wooden sign to fan himself.

For others with alternate forms, care of the cursed Jusenkyo ponds, the cold water poses a bigger problem. Shampoo sits on a beach towel. She stares at the duck who is currently being chased by the kids, smiles and then looks over to the red head having fun in the water. Turning into her alternate form would only distance herself from the one who she loves. So Shampoo will wait until Ranma comes out the water and changes back into a he. On this muggy day, however, hot water solutions seem unlikely. Great Grandmother has the shop open behind her and it's back to work.

Someone else seems troubled by the water. Ryoga stares at the water from a distance, donning a pair of shades as his only current protection from the sun. Tempted he walks a little closer to the water then looks back at Akane who smiles at him. A wave comes in and instantly he retreats five more steps than he went forward. He can't chance a wayward splash with Akane's beautiful eyes resting on him. Oh but the sun is grueling. He comes up with an idea. An umbrella as shade for him and Akane. Its the perfect excuse ...er solution. He shoves the heavy pole into the ground and our scene unfolds.
Author's Notes

Story Directions Editing stuff

The story moves on from here.
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