AU. Before Ranma and Akane have even met, the changes in their lives cause them to 'go underground'. When they do meet, they're both disguised as each other's gender, one a bit more literally than the other. Cue the confusion and chaos. RanmaxAkane

Ranma is suddenly plagued by recurrent nightmares of Akane's death. Realizing the nightmares are a warning, he must confront his feelings for her while facing the very real fear that he may not be able to save her this time.