By: Aleta Thuvis
Disclaimer posted on first chapter.
Version 2- fixed wording
Getting Back Home
After figuring out a plan that had a chance to work, Ukyou left Jusenkyo Springs. She carried a note written in Chinese requesting a package to be sent to Ukyou's restaurant. She would put the spring of drowned man water in there. That would insure she didn't return to Japan empty-handed.
It would be worth the cost to see Ranma happy. Maybe Ukyou could ask him to go to the springs for spring of drowned girl for her. A trade. Well, it was a nice fantasy. She already swore to herself that she wasn't going to tell Ramna about the curse.
Ukyou supposed she could thank whatever gods, she didn't fall in drowned cat. She still wanted to be Ranma's friend, which would be harder if she transformed into the one thing he fears the most. She didn't feel that gracious, yet. After the post office chore, she was able to relax a little against the possibility of getting wet.
Ukyou had resold her ticket back to Japan. With everything considered, she didn't think she would make it to the docks as a human. Much less in time to board her particular boat. Also, she needed the money to ship the thermoses.
Ukyou headed into the general direction of the dock. After dodging some light rainstorms, a couple days later she became soaked and changed into a dog. She whined at her travel bag, then moved on without it.
To her surprise, she made better time as a dog. Maybe it was because the dreaded event of changing into a dog wasn't distracting her. At the docks, another problem arose. It was hard to check the destination of the ships. The best she could do was pick a ship that Japanese passengers was boarding.
Luckily spotting a Japanese person a little easier then asking where the ship was going. She spotted a family and crept up to them. They spoke in Japanese. A family should be easy to infiltrate, Ukyou thought. She trailed them, trying to make a plan to get their attention. Her pride was giving her problems. She was a human. A woman with her own business before she graduated high school! She whined in frustration.
"Look Momma, There's a doggy!" The child said pointing at Ukyou.
Ukyou wagged her tail and tried to look like a good pet. Relief that they noticed her and ashamed at trying to fool people, warred within her.
The Momma, however, ended the hope of going to Japan with them, "Come along. We have a dog at home."
The family moved onto the ship leaving Ukyou on the dock. Spurned, she lay down and curled up. She was never going to get back to Japan. Her business would fail, and she would be stuck wondering China as a dog the rest of her life. Ukyou sniffled.
A sharp pain in Ukyou's tail jolted her from her depressing thoughts. She yowled; causing the human boy that stepped on her to jump.
"Whoa.." He said in Chinese. "I didn't see you there. You should be careful where you take naps, your size makes it easy to over look you."
Ukyou just glared at him. She didn't understand what he was saying, so she stayed ready to bolt in case he showed signs of wanting to hurt her.
He crouched and held out a hand, "Let me see your injury. You look like you have enough troubles without me breaking your tail."
Ukyou sniffed at his hand, and permitted him to pet her. He cautiously looked at her tail. There was no blood, and it was straight.
Relieved, he stood. "Good, I didn't do anything major. Go on, then. I have a boat to catch." He took a step or two, before a bark stopped him.
Ukyou jumped in front of him and barked. You hurt me, I want more than just a pat on the head. You owe me more than that.
He looked down at the white puppy with the brown eye patch. "What? You want to go on the boat?" He pointed to the boat. Ukyou took a step or two towards it and barked in agreement.
"It's leaving this land. You will be far from home." He tried to explain, and then felt foolish. He was trying to talk to a dog!
She barked sharply. Please, please take me with you. She begged silently. I want to go home.
He sighed in defeat. "Fine, but you better be house broken." He took a few cautious steps towards the boat. He wasn't about to carry her, if the dog changed it's mind, it should have the freedom to decide. Ukyou followed him up the gangplank and on to the ship.
Disclaimer posted on first chapter.
Version 2- fixed wording
Getting Back Home
After figuring out a plan that had a chance to work, Ukyou left Jusenkyo Springs. She carried a note written in Chinese requesting a package to be sent to Ukyou's restaurant. She would put the spring of drowned man water in there. That would insure she didn't return to Japan empty-handed.
It would be worth the cost to see Ranma happy. Maybe Ukyou could ask him to go to the springs for spring of drowned girl for her. A trade. Well, it was a nice fantasy. She already swore to herself that she wasn't going to tell Ramna about the curse.
Ukyou supposed she could thank whatever gods, she didn't fall in drowned cat. She still wanted to be Ranma's friend, which would be harder if she transformed into the one thing he fears the most. She didn't feel that gracious, yet. After the post office chore, she was able to relax a little against the possibility of getting wet.
Ukyou had resold her ticket back to Japan. With everything considered, she didn't think she would make it to the docks as a human. Much less in time to board her particular boat. Also, she needed the money to ship the thermoses.
Ukyou headed into the general direction of the dock. After dodging some light rainstorms, a couple days later she became soaked and changed into a dog. She whined at her travel bag, then moved on without it.
To her surprise, she made better time as a dog. Maybe it was because the dreaded event of changing into a dog wasn't distracting her. At the docks, another problem arose. It was hard to check the destination of the ships. The best she could do was pick a ship that Japanese passengers was boarding.
Luckily spotting a Japanese person a little easier then asking where the ship was going. She spotted a family and crept up to them. They spoke in Japanese. A family should be easy to infiltrate, Ukyou thought. She trailed them, trying to make a plan to get their attention. Her pride was giving her problems. She was a human. A woman with her own business before she graduated high school! She whined in frustration.
"Look Momma, There's a doggy!" The child said pointing at Ukyou.
Ukyou wagged her tail and tried to look like a good pet. Relief that they noticed her and ashamed at trying to fool people, warred within her.
The Momma, however, ended the hope of going to Japan with them, "Come along. We have a dog at home."
The family moved onto the ship leaving Ukyou on the dock. Spurned, she lay down and curled up. She was never going to get back to Japan. Her business would fail, and she would be stuck wondering China as a dog the rest of her life. Ukyou sniffled.
A sharp pain in Ukyou's tail jolted her from her depressing thoughts. She yowled; causing the human boy that stepped on her to jump.
"Whoa.." He said in Chinese. "I didn't see you there. You should be careful where you take naps, your size makes it easy to over look you."
Ukyou just glared at him. She didn't understand what he was saying, so she stayed ready to bolt in case he showed signs of wanting to hurt her.
He crouched and held out a hand, "Let me see your injury. You look like you have enough troubles without me breaking your tail."
Ukyou sniffed at his hand, and permitted him to pet her. He cautiously looked at her tail. There was no blood, and it was straight.
Relieved, he stood. "Good, I didn't do anything major. Go on, then. I have a boat to catch." He took a step or two, before a bark stopped him.
Ukyou jumped in front of him and barked. You hurt me, I want more than just a pat on the head. You owe me more than that.
He looked down at the white puppy with the brown eye patch. "What? You want to go on the boat?" He pointed to the boat. Ukyou took a step or two towards it and barked in agreement.
"It's leaving this land. You will be far from home." He tried to explain, and then felt foolish. He was trying to talk to a dog!
She barked sharply. Please, please take me with you. She begged silently. I want to go home.
He sighed in defeat. "Fine, but you better be house broken." He took a few cautious steps towards the boat. He wasn't about to carry her, if the dog changed it's mind, it should have the freedom to decide. Ukyou followed him up the gangplank and on to the ship.