To Fly Away
By Abby Kitty
Disclaimer: All characters of Ranma ½ are the property of Rumiko Takahashi. You all ready know this so I have absolutely no idea why I need to repeat my self again and again and again!
Koniichiiwa minna-san! Welcome to the second chapter to my story; To Fly Away! I hope you enjoyed my last chapter, I believe it was better written then this one. I'm surprised Jen hasn't killed me for writing this without finishing my other stories! Yay! ^_^ Well, enough with my random-babbling- that-no-one-reads stuff.
On with the story!
AN: Callimarii is pronounced Kal e mar ee. It's not an Italian dish! Meeting the challenge!
A blue jay was flying above a long dirt road. It's small wings creating a shadow barely noticeable upon a crimson horse-drawn carriage. Gold curtains covered the un-glassed windows preventing any view as to what wait inside such a mode of transportation, well, except for one. In this window, that was scandalously open, a small heart shaped face peaked out at the bird, almost as if in wanting. Soft ivory cheeks rested on two small hands, which in turn rested on the windowsill. Chocolate eyes watched the Jay as his small form blocked out the bright glare of the sun. A sigh escaped small pink lips as ebony hair blew across the face in a gentle caress. One of the hands reached out to the Jay in invitation and he was quick to oblige. It landed on the tiny finger of the outstretched hand making the small child's lips curl up into a smile, and rosy cheeks to flush. They stayed like that a while, both creatures' eyes sparkled as if they were in conversation. Soon, the Jay nodded to her and pecked her hand affectionately before flying away from whence it came.
The child lay her head back down on to her hands once again to watch the forest surrounding the road longingly. It was such a lovely day, and Akane Tendo would much rather fly to her destination then ride in the stuffy confines of this drab carriage. She knew that it was probably not the smartest decision, but to a five-year-old Callimarii's mind, it was all she wanted. She itched to spread her snow-white wings and sore to wherever the wind wished to carry her. Her mother and father would forbid such actions, especially since she was nearing the country Terra. There were far to many of the Cantos race in that country, it would be far to dangerous, even for a child, especially if they knew she was half Callimarii. It made Akane wonder why they were going at all? If they hated her so much, then why was she to be married to someone of such a dangerous country? She sighed, what did it mean to be married any way, let alone fiancé? She knew it involved a boy, but why would she want anything to do with boys'? They contained cuties, and cuties were bad. Why couldn't she have stayed at the castle with Kasumi and Nabiki?
"Ne-chan," Kimiko coaxed Akane's small head back into the coach, "We're almost there sweetie!" Kimiko noticed Akane's flushed cheeks and gasped, " Oh dear! You're face is flushed from the sun isn't it? You shouldn't have stuck your head out the window."
Kimiko's scolding made Akane bow her head embarrassed, "Ne-ne's sorry oka- chan," She paused, chocolate eyes shyly looking at her mother from under ebon bangs, "It's just so pretty, Ne-ne couldn't resist." Then her eyes sparkled and her face broke into a smile, "besides Mr. Blue Jay landed on Ne-ne's hand and asked Ne-ne to join him! Ne-ne told him I couldn't and he kissed Ne-ne's hand and said 'another time' and then flew away! He kissed me Oka-chan!"
An innocent blush graced Akane's already rosy cheeks and her mother chuckled, "So that's why you're all flushed," She looked to Soun amused, he returned her look equally amused, "did you tell the kind Blue Jay that you were already promised to another, and that you would meet you're betrothed this very day?"
Akane shook her head confused, "What's betrothed?"
Kimiko shared a look with Soun and Soun looked at Akane shocked, "You don't understand why we are taking you to Terra?"
"Uh-uh," Akane shook her head again causing her long braid to hit the inside of the coach with an audible 'thump', "All I know is that it involves a boy and boys' have cuties, ewwwwww!" Akane scrunched her nose up cutely causing both parents to laugh.
Soun leaned across the seat and touched his nose to hers, "Well then, I guess we'd better explain it, huh?"
The rest of the trip consisted of both adults Explaining Marriage and betrothal to the five year old so that she would understand. Now this will be a challenge!
*~*^_^*~*
The King of Terra sat waiting anxiously for the royal family of the Capital, Rica. It seemed as if they would never arrive! Genma Saotome was the king of Terra. He was a martial arts master and a bit bald. Don't tell him that, there's a high risk of getting beheaded if you mention his hair loss. Currently you see him wearing a black wig, (He has many and there not always the same color), with the crown of Terra sitting on top, sapphire jewels and all. He wore a royal blue tunic with white breeches and black boots. He also wore a silver chest plate with a blue-silver dragon welded into it. The artsmencraft of the carving was so good that the dragon seemed to be able to fly right off the chest plate in a blue fiery blaze. His cape, in much the same fashion as Soun's, flowed down his back to end in silver lining.
Behind him stood an amazingly beautiful young woman with short curled brown hair wearing a royal blue kimono and a tiara with the jewels of Terra on it. Her sky-blue eyes held wisdom and determination. She wore a katana at her side, sheathed for the moment in a relaxed position. She looked very stern and she seemed to be the type that one would never wish to cross for fear of being introduced to that katana. This was Nodoka Saotome, Queen of Terra and princess of the Cantos. Of course that isn't widely known. For now her face harbored no expressions what so ever, her bright eyes lazily cast at her husbands now pacing form.
"My dear," She finally spoke, her voice was silent but its tone sounded like the sea during a storm but at the same time melodic, "Relax, I have never heard of Soun breaking his promises."
"Why, of course not!" Genma grinned confidently at his wife, "I've known Soun a long time, and he will have a good explanation as to why he is late. Although he is rarely on time, he always shows up."
Nodoka's look darkened a bit and her voice took on a more dangerous note, "Maybe there was a problem with the Callimarii people that live at the capitol. God only knows how many of that troublesome race there are in that country of his!"
"Nodoka," Genma scolded, "we have been over this before, what happened between your race and the Callimarii is in the past. Nobody should hold a grudge for so long. Besides, there are a few Cantos people in the Capitol as well. Do not hold this against my friend. Please."
Nodoka sighed, "You are right Husband. I shall hold my toung for when our guests arrive."
Genma smiled at his wife and pulled her close to him, "Thank you wife." Their heads bent towards each other, eyes beginning to close.....
"Ooops! Erm, sorry to interrupt your majesties," A young guard came in sweating profusely from interrupting the sweet moment, "But it's about your son. He, um, is he supposed to be flying around?"
Genma and Nodoka shared a startled glance then Nodoka quickly jumped out the window spreading huge black dragon wings to grab her son before anyone else noticed the prince had dragon wings. She quickly snatched the poor boy out of the air and gave him to his father whom swears at his son profusely.
"Husband," Nodoka warns, "They are almost here."
There's no question as to whom 'they' are, Genma gives orders to get ready to greet the royal family of Rica and tells Nodoka to speak with them until he and his son get back. Nodoka watched her husband and son in worry.
"Genma, please do not beat our son to horribly. He was just trying to be what his heritage allows him to be." She whispered, "A true Cantos." She looked away from the retreating forms of her family and sighed.
She had to greet the Tendos'.
How's that for an increadably short chapter! *Sobs causing a small river to form.*
Sorry. Next chapter and we get to MEET Ranma! Yay! Now if I can just figure out how I'm going to get this down on paper, er, I mean, how I'm going to put this into words! There we go. It's not like I can tape the story onto the computer assuming you can all read it! That will NOT happen, nope.
Well I hope you all liked this chapter! Please review! Arigato!
Ja ne! -Abby Kitty
By Abby Kitty
Disclaimer: All characters of Ranma ½ are the property of Rumiko Takahashi. You all ready know this so I have absolutely no idea why I need to repeat my self again and again and again!
Koniichiiwa minna-san! Welcome to the second chapter to my story; To Fly Away! I hope you enjoyed my last chapter, I believe it was better written then this one. I'm surprised Jen hasn't killed me for writing this without finishing my other stories! Yay! ^_^ Well, enough with my random-babbling- that-no-one-reads stuff.
On with the story!
AN: Callimarii is pronounced Kal e mar ee. It's not an Italian dish! Meeting the challenge!
A blue jay was flying above a long dirt road. It's small wings creating a shadow barely noticeable upon a crimson horse-drawn carriage. Gold curtains covered the un-glassed windows preventing any view as to what wait inside such a mode of transportation, well, except for one. In this window, that was scandalously open, a small heart shaped face peaked out at the bird, almost as if in wanting. Soft ivory cheeks rested on two small hands, which in turn rested on the windowsill. Chocolate eyes watched the Jay as his small form blocked out the bright glare of the sun. A sigh escaped small pink lips as ebony hair blew across the face in a gentle caress. One of the hands reached out to the Jay in invitation and he was quick to oblige. It landed on the tiny finger of the outstretched hand making the small child's lips curl up into a smile, and rosy cheeks to flush. They stayed like that a while, both creatures' eyes sparkled as if they were in conversation. Soon, the Jay nodded to her and pecked her hand affectionately before flying away from whence it came.
The child lay her head back down on to her hands once again to watch the forest surrounding the road longingly. It was such a lovely day, and Akane Tendo would much rather fly to her destination then ride in the stuffy confines of this drab carriage. She knew that it was probably not the smartest decision, but to a five-year-old Callimarii's mind, it was all she wanted. She itched to spread her snow-white wings and sore to wherever the wind wished to carry her. Her mother and father would forbid such actions, especially since she was nearing the country Terra. There were far to many of the Cantos race in that country, it would be far to dangerous, even for a child, especially if they knew she was half Callimarii. It made Akane wonder why they were going at all? If they hated her so much, then why was she to be married to someone of such a dangerous country? She sighed, what did it mean to be married any way, let alone fiancé? She knew it involved a boy, but why would she want anything to do with boys'? They contained cuties, and cuties were bad. Why couldn't she have stayed at the castle with Kasumi and Nabiki?
"Ne-chan," Kimiko coaxed Akane's small head back into the coach, "We're almost there sweetie!" Kimiko noticed Akane's flushed cheeks and gasped, " Oh dear! You're face is flushed from the sun isn't it? You shouldn't have stuck your head out the window."
Kimiko's scolding made Akane bow her head embarrassed, "Ne-ne's sorry oka- chan," She paused, chocolate eyes shyly looking at her mother from under ebon bangs, "It's just so pretty, Ne-ne couldn't resist." Then her eyes sparkled and her face broke into a smile, "besides Mr. Blue Jay landed on Ne-ne's hand and asked Ne-ne to join him! Ne-ne told him I couldn't and he kissed Ne-ne's hand and said 'another time' and then flew away! He kissed me Oka-chan!"
An innocent blush graced Akane's already rosy cheeks and her mother chuckled, "So that's why you're all flushed," She looked to Soun amused, he returned her look equally amused, "did you tell the kind Blue Jay that you were already promised to another, and that you would meet you're betrothed this very day?"
Akane shook her head confused, "What's betrothed?"
Kimiko shared a look with Soun and Soun looked at Akane shocked, "You don't understand why we are taking you to Terra?"
"Uh-uh," Akane shook her head again causing her long braid to hit the inside of the coach with an audible 'thump', "All I know is that it involves a boy and boys' have cuties, ewwwwww!" Akane scrunched her nose up cutely causing both parents to laugh.
Soun leaned across the seat and touched his nose to hers, "Well then, I guess we'd better explain it, huh?"
The rest of the trip consisted of both adults Explaining Marriage and betrothal to the five year old so that she would understand. Now this will be a challenge!
*~*^_^*~*
The King of Terra sat waiting anxiously for the royal family of the Capital, Rica. It seemed as if they would never arrive! Genma Saotome was the king of Terra. He was a martial arts master and a bit bald. Don't tell him that, there's a high risk of getting beheaded if you mention his hair loss. Currently you see him wearing a black wig, (He has many and there not always the same color), with the crown of Terra sitting on top, sapphire jewels and all. He wore a royal blue tunic with white breeches and black boots. He also wore a silver chest plate with a blue-silver dragon welded into it. The artsmencraft of the carving was so good that the dragon seemed to be able to fly right off the chest plate in a blue fiery blaze. His cape, in much the same fashion as Soun's, flowed down his back to end in silver lining.
Behind him stood an amazingly beautiful young woman with short curled brown hair wearing a royal blue kimono and a tiara with the jewels of Terra on it. Her sky-blue eyes held wisdom and determination. She wore a katana at her side, sheathed for the moment in a relaxed position. She looked very stern and she seemed to be the type that one would never wish to cross for fear of being introduced to that katana. This was Nodoka Saotome, Queen of Terra and princess of the Cantos. Of course that isn't widely known. For now her face harbored no expressions what so ever, her bright eyes lazily cast at her husbands now pacing form.
"My dear," She finally spoke, her voice was silent but its tone sounded like the sea during a storm but at the same time melodic, "Relax, I have never heard of Soun breaking his promises."
"Why, of course not!" Genma grinned confidently at his wife, "I've known Soun a long time, and he will have a good explanation as to why he is late. Although he is rarely on time, he always shows up."
Nodoka's look darkened a bit and her voice took on a more dangerous note, "Maybe there was a problem with the Callimarii people that live at the capitol. God only knows how many of that troublesome race there are in that country of his!"
"Nodoka," Genma scolded, "we have been over this before, what happened between your race and the Callimarii is in the past. Nobody should hold a grudge for so long. Besides, there are a few Cantos people in the Capitol as well. Do not hold this against my friend. Please."
Nodoka sighed, "You are right Husband. I shall hold my toung for when our guests arrive."
Genma smiled at his wife and pulled her close to him, "Thank you wife." Their heads bent towards each other, eyes beginning to close.....
"Ooops! Erm, sorry to interrupt your majesties," A young guard came in sweating profusely from interrupting the sweet moment, "But it's about your son. He, um, is he supposed to be flying around?"
Genma and Nodoka shared a startled glance then Nodoka quickly jumped out the window spreading huge black dragon wings to grab her son before anyone else noticed the prince had dragon wings. She quickly snatched the poor boy out of the air and gave him to his father whom swears at his son profusely.
"Husband," Nodoka warns, "They are almost here."
There's no question as to whom 'they' are, Genma gives orders to get ready to greet the royal family of Rica and tells Nodoka to speak with them until he and his son get back. Nodoka watched her husband and son in worry.
"Genma, please do not beat our son to horribly. He was just trying to be what his heritage allows him to be." She whispered, "A true Cantos." She looked away from the retreating forms of her family and sighed.
She had to greet the Tendos'.
How's that for an increadably short chapter! *Sobs causing a small river to form.*
Sorry. Next chapter and we get to MEET Ranma! Yay! Now if I can just figure out how I'm going to get this down on paper, er, I mean, how I'm going to put this into words! There we go. It's not like I can tape the story onto the computer assuming you can all read it! That will NOT happen, nope.
Well I hope you all liked this chapter! Please review! Arigato!
Ja ne! -Abby Kitty