A/N: Hajimemashita! I just started studying Hiragana alphabets, they're pretty cool and unexpectedly easy! Thanks for the Reviews anyway! I really loved them! Especially you! Who's reading this chapter right now!
SerenaEbe: Oh, did I made you so curious? Well, as an author, I really liked it when my readers kept wanting more, especially if they are dying to see what surprises and events are about to happen. And who's Shampoo's destined one? You'll found out soon enough because her bonus chapter, the filler of her is already floating in my library! You can't see Nabiki taking Akane's place huh? Don't worry, it's temporary. Love you gurl, you always makes me happy with your reviews!Anyways, roll the screen! The story's waiting for ya! Quick!
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"Konichiwa!""Korewa! Mingyo da no Kawaii!"
"Mingyo? Ah, Mingyo no go sung yen, Oba sama."
"Nani sung de Shiyagara?!"
The unfamilar language make her feel out of place and insecure. In her own land of birth and origin nonetheless. She stared dumbly at the expert mortals speaking their native language as their mouths continued to move.
She watch in awe as the busy businessmen and students walked passed through her body, each men who passed her felt cold shivers run their spine as they paused before continuing their tracks.
She took hesitant steps to her left, forward, halting before taking to her right. It took all of her will power to prevent herself from stomping her bare foot on the rocky road as she moaned helplessly.
"WHERE DO I FIND HIM IF I CAN'T EVEN UNDERSTAND THEM?!"
Good thing mortals can't see or hear her right now.
Postponed Love
A Ranma Fanfic by Frances Rancher
"How many blocks more are you planning to walk pop?!"
"Don't whine like a girl my boy!"
"It's not manly for a man to protest."
"Anybody would be protesting in this injustice thing, why don'cha get your own luggages off my carriage for good?"
"Language Ranma kun."
"Oh my," Her soft voice echoed in the kitchen as she heard the buzz of ruckus happening outside. She smoothed her apron before walking outside their house to open the door for the expected guests. The brunette smiled serenly as she poke her head outside the door. "I'm Tendo Kasumi. Please, come in!" She said in a soft yet cheerful tone as she slid the wooden gates wider for the three of the guests to enter.
A balding man who seems strong enough in his gi entered the households.
A formal woman dressed in a traditional kimono walked pleasantly behind the man as she passed Kasumi a smile.
A grumbling young man walked shakily as he put his best efforts to carry the luggages and boxes in his hands as he struggled to crouch to enter their house.
"Want some hand?" She called at the young man who smiled at her and shook his head.
oOo
"I knew it's just a couple of blocks away from here." Akane muttered as her eyes continued to scan her surroundings searching for something she might remember.
"Aha!" She exclaimed, her slow pace came into a full run as she ran the rest of the chain linked fence, this is the only thing she remembered in her whole childhood in the mortal world.
oOo
"I made you guests some Oolong tea and sweet bean jellies, help yourself while I call my parents." Kasumi said sweetly as she placed the tray of snacks on the low table in the middle of the family room before she began to find her parents.
foot steps.
Foot Steps!
FOOT STEPS
FOOT STEPS!
"Nodoka chan!" A girlish squeal make them look up to see a blue haired woman rushing towards them as the woman gave Nodoka a bone crushing hug that will put all the Amazon women in shame. Nodoka and the woman squealed together as they gave each other another hug.
Ranma rolled his eyes.
"Long time no see Kimiko chan!" His mom chirped as she eyed Kimiko from head to toe. "You look still young as ever!" She admonished. Kimiko giggled as she motioned the man behind her who was grinning madly before running to his dad.
"Saotome kun!"
"Tendo kun! Thanks for letting us stay here for awhile!" Ranma froze, they're staying here? He felt giddy and angry and nervous and amused at the same time. He looked up as he scan the area, turning to his back to see the scenario outdoors, the pond glistening and birds flew everywhere. Ranma smiled widely, he heard some rumors that this estate has dojo of their own. He wondered if it's true? It could be true just knowing that their lot is too huge to contain one building.
"Here, Tendo kun, meet my son, Ranma. My own heir!" Genma said in ecstastic tone, Soun grinned, "And his belt?" Asked Soun.
Genma grinned back, "Of course black! If there's a color higher than black, I'm sure my boy here will get that belt!"
Soun smiled, "Good, good!" He nodded to himself and back to Genma, "Now, my wife make a feast to be shared for both of our families as welcome party and, you already know what I mean." Soun grinned as he propped himself in an indian sit. Everybody followed suit as Kasumi and Kimiko brought out the dishes.
"I heard that you have three wonderful daughters Kimiko." Nodoka said, Kimiko smiled as she gestured her daughter beside her. "You're right Nodoka chan, she's Kasumi, my oldesr girl, 21 years old." Kimiko smiled apologetically, "I'm afraid my second daughter is not here right now, but she'll be coming here for the feast later, Nabiki is studying accountancy in Todai, she's already 19 years old."
This time, Kimiko looked back and forth between Kasumi and Soun, a troubled look featuring her eyes.
"How about the third?" She heard Nodoka asked.
Kimiko smiled uncertainly, she's not good at this but it's worth the try. "Oh, the other is Tendo Akane, it's actually her birthday today that's why I called a double feast for us, she's turning eighteen right now, she volunteered to help African children last month and will be gone for awhile now. By the way, she really do love martial arts and was a black belter, too." That caught Ranma's interest as he listened to the woman. Ranma smiled.
That took Kasumi by surprise, she did know about the thing that will happen to her youngest sister today and she was very happy that this day finally come. But the way her mom lied was very convincing, and it also surprised her that she told them that Akane do martial arts. Does she? She's becoming nervous if they found out the truth. What if Ranma kun challenge her? This is getting frustrating.
"Tadaima!"
Kasumi smiled,it's too tempting not to watch her sister on her possible reaction on what's about to happen.
"Oh, Nabiki's home!"
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Akane couldn't keep her eyes off the bashful man sitting in front of her. Her eyes glint as he blushed in embarassment. He was just, well... her former soulmate after all. She do miss her mom who was sitting beside her but her attention was fully focused on him.
"So, Ranma, we came here because you have to fill an engagement here."
Akane's ears alerted, her head snapping at the direction of his dad. She stared back and forth between Nabiki and Ranma. They're supposed to fall for each other, right? Maybe he'll choose her. But what if, she was still alive and was currently sitting here with them? Would he choose her?
She blushed.
Strange how she can understand them but can't make a sentence by her own, maybe she should at least make some adjustments and take her time to hear words from them until she truly remember them. She nodded wistfully.
She watch in jealousy as Nabiki turned a shy gaze towards Ranma. 'She do have the hots for him,' Akane thought as she rolled her eyes.
What surprised her the most is his statement.
"Can we wait 'til the third girl comes?" Ranma protested weakly.
Genma grinned, "I suppose Akane is the better choice, the dojo should be put in good hands, if Ranma and Akane both know the art, then it's good!" His statement was somewhat flattering, for her. But that insult hidden behind that statement is really insulting.
"Son, don't you want my two other daughters?"
Nabiki blushed hopefully.
Kasumi stiffled a laugh with difficulty.
He slowly pointed a finger at Nabiki, "She's scary..." He whispered.
Akane bark a laugh with guilt. It's to tempting to watch Nabiki's face.
Nabiki crossed her eyes as she stormed out of the room, "Like I want to marry some jerk I just met today!" Nabiki shot back before stomping back to her room.
Akane recovered from her guilt as her laugh died down, turning a murderous glare at Ranma as she brought her fist up and...
Smack!
Ranma winced, as if someone had punch him on his head, he rubbed the back of his head as he turned slowly to his back, expecting to see a grinning Nabiki but saw none.
"Wha-?"
"Are you alright, son?"
Ranma looked back at them, a curious and concern look forming on their faces. He bowed his head slightly in embarassment, "Nothin'." He muttered.
Akane crossed her eyes at him but it suddenly softened. A smile creeping in her lips unnoticed as she watch him rub his muscular forearm.
Kimiko smiled hiddenly, she felt a strange yet familiar wave through her when she sat on the plush pillows earlier. But if her daughter's presence are sensible, that means her former soulmate is in here, and the only single man in this room is no other than Ranma. Could it be...? Her smile faded.
Nabiki should not be engaged to him.
oOo
The day went on with an awkward experience with Nabiki. Ranma groaned as he slid under his futon, tightly closing them as he shook his head. He felt something strange since the time he got in this house. He felt self-conscious and anxious, he don't know why but... he felt as if someone was following him from behind.
Just like the time he was walking to the bathroom, he was alone in the hallway that time but he felt cold shivers run through him as he saw a spark of hidden presence behind him. He shuddered at the thought.
When he entered the furoba, the strange feeling was gone. Like, as if the spirit was too shy and walked outside the bathroom chamber. He almost laughed at the thought.
Truthfully, Akane blushed madly and half regretted half enjoyed the trip to the bathroom. That's what Sayuri was talking for, eh? Boys, boys, boys. A whole new experience for her since 'boys' are isolated in their world. But rumors says boys are in the different world, they are ordered not to show themselves to the women of their departments. She shurgged.
She watched carefully as he drifted off to a peaceful sleep. A smile ghosting his lips as she leaned closer to him, "I wonder what he's dreaming?" She leaned back with a thoughtful expression featuring her face.
She smiled, thinking she'll be better be off by now as she settled herself to a standing position, walking towards the direction he was facing. Akane lay down facing him from the extra space on his futon as she smiled contentedly. Her former mate is not that bad so far.
Ranma wake up but decided not to open his eyes, he heard soft murmurs in front of him as a cold, pleasant shiver run his spine. He smiled at the comforting shiver as he moved closer from where it was coming from, he moved his arms in front of him as he entered slumber again.
Akane smiled as Ranma put his arms around her. Her own arms riding up as she hesitantly put it around his waist.
She's very happy right now. Even if he can't see her, it's fine.
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To Be Continued...
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A/N: Okay, Endless Fall really has a roller coaster ride about the style of its romance, they are very moody and their emotions are uncontrolable. So! So, I'm trying my best to control theirs in this. Remember, with Akane hugging him and vice versa, Ranma doesn't have any idea that it was happening 'kay? So don't scream at me accusing that how can Ranma fall for her that fast.
By the way! A sizzling hot plot is revealed today!
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Genma has found another free vacation that offers food, rooms, and services for 5 days. The couple just got a bonus from the camp and the Hibikis?! What's happening here? With the rivals and fianceés and suitors nowhere insight, many things can happen! Includes camping, thinking, trapping in a beach, and maybe marry each other for free... RxA, K - T, dunno, it depends when the language gets too strong, but for now, it's K.
Hmm... Yeah, do you like it?