24 Hours ago:
Ranma stepped into the cafeteria and looked around. It was
a large, bright room with a number of tables and vending machines.
The colors were bright and cheerful, lending a lot happier mood
than a battleship should allow. Ranma didn't really mind though,
it was nice seeing that so many could let go of the feelings of
war.
He wandered over to the Vending machine hoping to find
something filling. He almost made it when a voice reached him.
"Hey Ranma! Over here."
Ranma turned to see Akito behind a counter wearing an apron.
Looking a bit longingly at the vending machines, Ranma turned and
headed over to Akito. "Hey Akito, what's up?"
"Well, since you did help save us all, and you are looking
hungry, I figured I'd cook you up something to eat."
Ranma gave Akito a smile. "You're a good friend Akito, you
know that?"
12 Hours ago:
Ranma stretched getting accustomed to the pilot suit he had
been given. The suit was a dark gray with midnight blue stripes
running along the legs. It fit him almost like spandex, and was
very easy to move in. He just had to get used to the feeling
against his skin. It was strange to be wearing the tight outfit
after so many years of loose clothing.
Turning, he walked down the corridor a bit more and then
proceeded through a door. He smiled as he saw the gym was empty.
He would be able to get some practice in without being bothered.
Walking to the center of the room, he stretched some and began a
simple kata. After going through it once, he modified it and began
again. He repeated this process a third time. And then a fourth.
Finally, after completing a 12th variation of the original
kata, he stopped and wiped the sweat from his brow. Then the
clapping started. In surprise he turned to find a good dozen
members of the crew near the door applauding him.
Unconsciously his hand began to scratch the back of his
head and he gaze off a slightly nervous laugh. As the people came
over to ask him about his style, his eye caught what seemed to be a
small flash of white leaving the room. Deciding that it was just
some sweat in his eye, he began to answer the questions as best he
could, suddenly finding himself a growing class of people who wanted
to be taught by him.
6 Hours ago:
Ranma gave a sigh, as he laid awake on his futon. He just
couldn't seem to get to sleep. For some reason he felt that
something bad was going to happen. He couldn't figure out for the
life of him what though. He'd been to the bridge three times
already but there had never been a single Jovian ship on the radar.
For 30 miles in every direction things were clear.
With a grunt of annoyance, Ranma slammed his fist into his
Futon and sat up yet again. Knowing that it wouldn't do any good
any way, Ranma stood up to once more check in on the bridge. He
tossed his blanket away and stood up, giving a slight shiver. The
ship got pretty cold at night for sleeping in boxers and an
undershirt, but it was how he was comfortable. He had made it three
steps to his clothes when the floor beneath him gave way.
"DAMN IT!"
Ranma hit the ground bad, for all his training, and fell
flat on his face. Groans of pain could be heard from him as he lay
on the floor. And then the metal panels he had fallen through
finally detached from the ceiling and landed on his back.
"Ite………"
On the futon in the corner of the room, Megumi sat up,
startled by the crashing and moans of pain. "Wha…what's happening?"
Her hand fumbled for the light switch for a moment, before getting
it.
Standing up she looked at the twitching feet and hands
under the metal plating. "Oh…my god…" Shaking out of her stupor,
her hand slapped the communications switch. "Medical! There's an
emergency!"
15 minutes ago:
Ranma stretched as he left Medical, still dressed only in
his boxers and undershirt. The medical staff had been shocked when
all they found was a mild concussion and a number of bruises. From
the scene the nurses who had picked up Ranma described, Ranma should
have had a number of broken bones to go along with the concussion,
not bruises.
He grumbled a bit over the sedative they had given him to
get him to hold still though. He had told them that he was fine but
the doctor hadn't wanted to hear that. When Ranma had punched one
of the people trying to hold him down though, they had decided that
it was for the best to put him under.
And so now, hungry, but not really tired, Ranma exited
Medical. And lonely. For some strange reason, Ranma felt lonely.
He couldn't figure it out. He'd been on his own for the past 2
years. He didn't need anyone, did he?
Ranma sighed and shook his head. Perhaps he'd find someone
to eat with. After all, it was a big ship. There had to be someone
else who was hungry. Turning a corner, he saw the girl from the
bridge. Acting on some impulse that he couldn't think of, he jogged
a few steps and fell in next to her as she stepped through the doors
to the cafeteria. "Mind if I join you?"
An Aestivalis for a Saotome
A Ranma ½ & Martin Successor Nadesico X-over
By Tomas Megarson
Email me NighthawkTM@yahoo.com
Visit me http://www.geocities.com/nighthawktm/index.htm
Disclaimer: I do not own either Ranma or Nadesico. I do this for
fun and without profit. That doesn't mean I'll refuse money if you
want to send me any. ^_^
Ranma sat down, smiling at the large plate of food in front
of him. Akito hadn't been in yet, but the girls who were doing the
cooking had been more than happy to give him an extra large serving
of food when he asked. The disappointed looks when he confirmed
that he was 13 made him feel slightly funny, but other than that he
hadn't had any problems. He'd even managed to get the girl's name,
Ruri.
With her sitting across from him, Ranma admitted to himself
that she wasn't uncute. But her eyes made him feel slightly funny.
Every once in awhile it almost seemed that energy was passing
through her eyes. Unable to take in her eyes any longer, he looked
down at her plate. "Are you sure that's all you want to eat?"
Ruri nodded, and continued to pick at the small plate of
vegetables in front of her. She wasn't sure what to make of Ranma
anymore. He obviously wasn't as stupid as she had first thought.
At least he wasn't in combat. As her eyes saw him devour his meal
with a total lack of manners she decided that if he was out of an
Aestivalis, Ranma was an idiot.
***
Life on the Nadesico went on for everyone, from the janitors
to the Captain. Everything that happened was important to the life
of at least some members of the crew. So those who saw Yurika,
Captain of the Nadesico, walking down the corridors with a smile on
her face felt better. After all if the Captain was happy then there
weren't any major problems.
Yurika wasn't happy for any reason that had to do with the
ship. She had been going through the listing of the crew and came
across a familiar name. Matching the name up with a room, she was
on her way to visit her old friend.
Finally, stopping at an unmarked door she knocked. "Akito?
Akito?"
Inside the apartment, Akito stepped out of the shower. "I
know, I know, damn it," he muttered under his breath. He had to be
in the Kitchen in 15 minutes and didn't want to be late. He wanted
to do well on this job. He had lost numerous jobs in the past and
didn't want to risk loosing this one as well. "Give me a minute!"
Grabbing his boxers, he began to slide them on when the door slid
open.
"Its alright Akito! I'm the captain so I have the master
key! It's me, Yurika!" It was then that she noticed Akito's state
of undress. She stood in the doorway blushing for a few moments
before walking in anyway. As she passed Akito and sat down with her
back facing him, "Well, you are a healthy man after all. I'll let
it slide this time."
In the process of pulling on his pants, Akito, stopped and
looked at her back in disbelief. "What's that supposed to mean?
Yurika, this is all because…"
He never got to finish what he was saying as Yurika turned
around and interrupted him, a joyful look on her face. "I'm so
happy! You're still willing to call me Yurika! When we were on
Mars, you used to follow me calling 'Yurika! Yurika!'"
Akito frowned and gave Yurika a hard stare. "As I recall,
you used to follow me around calling my name." Finally, Akito sat
down in front of Yurika, dressed in his cooks uniform.
Yurika looked at Akito blankly for a moment. "Is that so?
Oh well, no matter. I'm just glad I found you. I tried to find
you. Father told me the Tenkawa household was wiped out on Mars.
But you're fine. When did you come to earth?"
Akito's gaze was downcast, and his voice held a touch of
pain as he spoke. "Just listen to yourself." With that, Akito got
up and left his room, heading towards the cafeteria.
***
Ranma leaned back and sighed. "So…umm…Ruri, what do you
do?" That seemed like a safe question to ask. So far the meal had
been very peaceful and nice. Ranma was almost sure Ruri was
becoming his friend. That would mean that he'd made two friends
since joining the crew of the Nadesico.
"I am the computer and science officer for the Nadesico."
"Oh wow. So umm…what does that mean?" Ranma may have been
to the UEAF's Military Academy, but that didn't mean he knew
everything that was needed to run a ship.
Ruri didn't have a chance to answer as Akito entered the
cafeteria with Yurika following and calling out his name. "Baka."
Ranma blinked. "Say, you call everyone that, don't you?
Why?"
Ruri faced Ranma again. "Because they are idiots. I must
leave now for my shift on the bridge." With that she got up and
left.
Ranma's eyes followed Ruri leaving. He couldn't understand
why her slow walk held his attention as it did. He found himself
counting her steps until she left the room and the door closed. He
blinked realizing what it was that held his attention. "That was in
military time." He muttered to himself. For some reason he just
didn't feel all that hungry anymore.
Looking down at his plate, he realized that he wasn't hungry
because he'd finished his meal. 'Oh…heh, good reason to be hungry,'
he thought. Just then a view screen popped up in front of him.
"Pilot Saotome," Megumi's spoke, "Your presence has been
requested on the bridge." Then the view screen closed.
Ranma glanced back at Akito who was busy introducing himself
to the rest of the Assistant Cooks, and stood up, heading for the
bridge.
***
Ranma stepped into the cafeteria and looked around. It was
a large, bright room with a number of tables and vending machines.
The colors were bright and cheerful, lending a lot happier mood
than a battleship should allow. Ranma didn't really mind though,
it was nice seeing that so many could let go of the feelings of
war.
He wandered over to the Vending machine hoping to find
something filling. He almost made it when a voice reached him.
"Hey Ranma! Over here."
Ranma turned to see Akito behind a counter wearing an apron.
Looking a bit longingly at the vending machines, Ranma turned and
headed over to Akito. "Hey Akito, what's up?"
"Well, since you did help save us all, and you are looking
hungry, I figured I'd cook you up something to eat."
Ranma gave Akito a smile. "You're a good friend Akito, you
know that?"
12 Hours ago:
Ranma stretched getting accustomed to the pilot suit he had
been given. The suit was a dark gray with midnight blue stripes
running along the legs. It fit him almost like spandex, and was
very easy to move in. He just had to get used to the feeling
against his skin. It was strange to be wearing the tight outfit
after so many years of loose clothing.
Turning, he walked down the corridor a bit more and then
proceeded through a door. He smiled as he saw the gym was empty.
He would be able to get some practice in without being bothered.
Walking to the center of the room, he stretched some and began a
simple kata. After going through it once, he modified it and began
again. He repeated this process a third time. And then a fourth.
Finally, after completing a 12th variation of the original
kata, he stopped and wiped the sweat from his brow. Then the
clapping started. In surprise he turned to find a good dozen
members of the crew near the door applauding him.
Unconsciously his hand began to scratch the back of his
head and he gaze off a slightly nervous laugh. As the people came
over to ask him about his style, his eye caught what seemed to be a
small flash of white leaving the room. Deciding that it was just
some sweat in his eye, he began to answer the questions as best he
could, suddenly finding himself a growing class of people who wanted
to be taught by him.
6 Hours ago:
Ranma gave a sigh, as he laid awake on his futon. He just
couldn't seem to get to sleep. For some reason he felt that
something bad was going to happen. He couldn't figure out for the
life of him what though. He'd been to the bridge three times
already but there had never been a single Jovian ship on the radar.
For 30 miles in every direction things were clear.
With a grunt of annoyance, Ranma slammed his fist into his
Futon and sat up yet again. Knowing that it wouldn't do any good
any way, Ranma stood up to once more check in on the bridge. He
tossed his blanket away and stood up, giving a slight shiver. The
ship got pretty cold at night for sleeping in boxers and an
undershirt, but it was how he was comfortable. He had made it three
steps to his clothes when the floor beneath him gave way.
"DAMN IT!"
Ranma hit the ground bad, for all his training, and fell
flat on his face. Groans of pain could be heard from him as he lay
on the floor. And then the metal panels he had fallen through
finally detached from the ceiling and landed on his back.
"Ite………"
On the futon in the corner of the room, Megumi sat up,
startled by the crashing and moans of pain. "Wha…what's happening?"
Her hand fumbled for the light switch for a moment, before getting
it.
Standing up she looked at the twitching feet and hands
under the metal plating. "Oh…my god…" Shaking out of her stupor,
her hand slapped the communications switch. "Medical! There's an
emergency!"
15 minutes ago:
Ranma stretched as he left Medical, still dressed only in
his boxers and undershirt. The medical staff had been shocked when
all they found was a mild concussion and a number of bruises. From
the scene the nurses who had picked up Ranma described, Ranma should
have had a number of broken bones to go along with the concussion,
not bruises.
He grumbled a bit over the sedative they had given him to
get him to hold still though. He had told them that he was fine but
the doctor hadn't wanted to hear that. When Ranma had punched one
of the people trying to hold him down though, they had decided that
it was for the best to put him under.
And so now, hungry, but not really tired, Ranma exited
Medical. And lonely. For some strange reason, Ranma felt lonely.
He couldn't figure it out. He'd been on his own for the past 2
years. He didn't need anyone, did he?
Ranma sighed and shook his head. Perhaps he'd find someone
to eat with. After all, it was a big ship. There had to be someone
else who was hungry. Turning a corner, he saw the girl from the
bridge. Acting on some impulse that he couldn't think of, he jogged
a few steps and fell in next to her as she stepped through the doors
to the cafeteria. "Mind if I join you?"
An Aestivalis for a Saotome
A Ranma ½ & Martin Successor Nadesico X-over
By Tomas Megarson
Email me NighthawkTM@yahoo.com
Visit me http://www.geocities.com/nighthawktm/index.htm
Disclaimer: I do not own either Ranma or Nadesico. I do this for
fun and without profit. That doesn't mean I'll refuse money if you
want to send me any. ^_^
Ranma sat down, smiling at the large plate of food in front
of him. Akito hadn't been in yet, but the girls who were doing the
cooking had been more than happy to give him an extra large serving
of food when he asked. The disappointed looks when he confirmed
that he was 13 made him feel slightly funny, but other than that he
hadn't had any problems. He'd even managed to get the girl's name,
Ruri.
With her sitting across from him, Ranma admitted to himself
that she wasn't uncute. But her eyes made him feel slightly funny.
Every once in awhile it almost seemed that energy was passing
through her eyes. Unable to take in her eyes any longer, he looked
down at her plate. "Are you sure that's all you want to eat?"
Ruri nodded, and continued to pick at the small plate of
vegetables in front of her. She wasn't sure what to make of Ranma
anymore. He obviously wasn't as stupid as she had first thought.
At least he wasn't in combat. As her eyes saw him devour his meal
with a total lack of manners she decided that if he was out of an
Aestivalis, Ranma was an idiot.
***
Life on the Nadesico went on for everyone, from the janitors
to the Captain. Everything that happened was important to the life
of at least some members of the crew. So those who saw Yurika,
Captain of the Nadesico, walking down the corridors with a smile on
her face felt better. After all if the Captain was happy then there
weren't any major problems.
Yurika wasn't happy for any reason that had to do with the
ship. She had been going through the listing of the crew and came
across a familiar name. Matching the name up with a room, she was
on her way to visit her old friend.
Finally, stopping at an unmarked door she knocked. "Akito?
Akito?"
Inside the apartment, Akito stepped out of the shower. "I
know, I know, damn it," he muttered under his breath. He had to be
in the Kitchen in 15 minutes and didn't want to be late. He wanted
to do well on this job. He had lost numerous jobs in the past and
didn't want to risk loosing this one as well. "Give me a minute!"
Grabbing his boxers, he began to slide them on when the door slid
open.
"Its alright Akito! I'm the captain so I have the master
key! It's me, Yurika!" It was then that she noticed Akito's state
of undress. She stood in the doorway blushing for a few moments
before walking in anyway. As she passed Akito and sat down with her
back facing him, "Well, you are a healthy man after all. I'll let
it slide this time."
In the process of pulling on his pants, Akito, stopped and
looked at her back in disbelief. "What's that supposed to mean?
Yurika, this is all because…"
He never got to finish what he was saying as Yurika turned
around and interrupted him, a joyful look on her face. "I'm so
happy! You're still willing to call me Yurika! When we were on
Mars, you used to follow me calling 'Yurika! Yurika!'"
Akito frowned and gave Yurika a hard stare. "As I recall,
you used to follow me around calling my name." Finally, Akito sat
down in front of Yurika, dressed in his cooks uniform.
Yurika looked at Akito blankly for a moment. "Is that so?
Oh well, no matter. I'm just glad I found you. I tried to find
you. Father told me the Tenkawa household was wiped out on Mars.
But you're fine. When did you come to earth?"
Akito's gaze was downcast, and his voice held a touch of
pain as he spoke. "Just listen to yourself." With that, Akito got
up and left his room, heading towards the cafeteria.
***
Ranma leaned back and sighed. "So…umm…Ruri, what do you
do?" That seemed like a safe question to ask. So far the meal had
been very peaceful and nice. Ranma was almost sure Ruri was
becoming his friend. That would mean that he'd made two friends
since joining the crew of the Nadesico.
"I am the computer and science officer for the Nadesico."
"Oh wow. So umm…what does that mean?" Ranma may have been
to the UEAF's Military Academy, but that didn't mean he knew
everything that was needed to run a ship.
Ruri didn't have a chance to answer as Akito entered the
cafeteria with Yurika following and calling out his name. "Baka."
Ranma blinked. "Say, you call everyone that, don't you?
Why?"
Ruri faced Ranma again. "Because they are idiots. I must
leave now for my shift on the bridge." With that she got up and
left.
Ranma's eyes followed Ruri leaving. He couldn't understand
why her slow walk held his attention as it did. He found himself
counting her steps until she left the room and the door closed. He
blinked realizing what it was that held his attention. "That was in
military time." He muttered to himself. For some reason he just
didn't feel all that hungry anymore.
Looking down at his plate, he realized that he wasn't hungry
because he'd finished his meal. 'Oh…heh, good reason to be hungry,'
he thought. Just then a view screen popped up in front of him.
"Pilot Saotome," Megumi's spoke, "Your presence has been
requested on the bridge." Then the view screen closed.
Ranma glanced back at Akito who was busy introducing himself
to the rest of the Assistant Cooks, and stood up, heading for the
bridge.
***