A SPECIAL Author's Note: Alright people, this is definitely an alternate universe fic. I should probably explain how. Well let's see…in this version of Ranma ½ several key things happen. First off, Ranma gets engaged to a lot of people before Akane, wait, that happens normally, but in this one Genma actually drags Ranma along and actually meets the girls, kind of like with Akane. This of course, means Ranma interacts with woman better, but only slightly, there shall still inevitably be malletings (Crap, that's not a word!). Also, Ranma gets cursed earlier, or perhaps arrives at the Tendo's later, either way, Ranma has spent a lot more time with his curse. Actually, let's go with he visits the Tendo's later, because that gives me an excuse for Akane not having a crush on Doctor Tofu. Now, some people may say that Ranma was the only reason she got over her crush with Doctor Tofu, and to those people I say "Shut up you! I REALLY don't want to deal with that in this fic, so just let it go." Is that all? Yeah, I suppose it is. Well, there will be more, but not any that I care to reveal right now. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this fic.

Michael Gutin


An Entirely Different Ranma- Altraverse Ahoy!


Chapter 1

Humble Beginnings


"My oldest daughter Kasumi, she's nineteen, my middle daughter Nabiki, she's seventeen, pick whichever you like."

You could cut the tension in the room with a knife.

The girls all glared at me, while Pops and Mr. Tendo were one step away from bursting with joy.

I knew what I had to do; it was just too good to pass up. I looked thoughtful for a moment before exclaiming "I want all three!"

Oh man, you should have seen the looks on their faces. Mr. Tendo just looked at me blankly. Pops looked like he had never considered the idea, but it was the best one he had ever heard.

I glance at the sisters. The youngest one fumed at me, you could practically feel the anger radiating of off her. The oldest one looked horrified at the mere thought of it. Even the middle one was caught off guard for a second, before resuming her neutral expression.

I couldn't keep a straight face and longer and burst out laughing. "That was so funny…your faces…priceless…" was all I could utter between bouts of laughter.

The youngest one spoke up first, angrily saying "That was NOT funny!"

I looked around and noticed that the other sisters seemed to agree, then I realized why. "Oh right, I'm sorry. You see, this ain't the first time Pops has gotten me engaged. Usually he'll just say that, eat all the food, steal some stuff, and be on his way. I put up with it 'cause he IS my father after all, but after the time he forgot me, and I nearly got married to…" I shudder, "Anyway, I just felt it's my duty to inform you guys that I doubt my father will stick around much longer month or so. It would be for the best if you just tossed us out right now.

I look outside and groan "Oh man, another day of sleeping in the rain…" I say, mostly to myself.

The oldest on spoke, "You mean you have no place to live Ranma?" she asks.

"Huh? Oh, I guess not, but don't worry, I've never had a home, and I'm used to living outdoors. I don't really care about the rain, except that it means I'll turn into a girl, which is annoying."

I get up to leave, but she speaks again "You can stay with us." I gave her a bewildered look. "Didn't you hear what I said, my old man," I kick him for emphasis "is planning to eat you out of house and home and then leave."

The old man decides he's had enough, and shouts "Be quiet boy! I was planning to do no such thing." He starts his "crying" and says "To think my own son…" is as far as he got before I interrupted him. "Oh can the waterworks Pops!" I yell at him 'I'd be slightly more believable if you didn't use, word for word, that exact same speech for the last THREE TIMES!" I end my speech my tossing him into the koi pond, transforming him into a panda.

I taunt him "What's wrong old man? You have something you want to say? Don't let me stop you, c'mon pops, speak your mind, I'm listening."

He just growls at me. I turn back to the family, "As you can see, the last thing you want is me around."

For the second time, I turn around to leave, and once again I'm stopped. This time it's the youngest one, the angry one. "Kasumi is right, it wouldn't be right to if you have nowhere to go."

I look at her and sigh. I can see the pity in her eyes, great, that's the last thing I need, although a place to stay would be nice…"Alright, if you insist."

I hear the middle daughter mutter something that sounds an awful lot like "freeloader". I turn to her "Make no mistake, I feel bad enough about what me and Pops have done. I'm not ever doing it again; I full intend to earn my keep."

I turn to the older…Kasumi, I guess I'm gonna have to get used to calling them by names, and kindly ask her if she could show me where to put my stuff, and she shows me my room. What a nice girl.

I unpack, which takes no time, and look up to see Akane staring at me. "Can't get enough of me, eh? Can't blame you." I strike a pose and grin. That gets her mad. "You…you…pervert!" she stutters.

"It was a joke, jeez; you gotta light up, you're making it too easy for me."

If looks could kill, I would be a dead man. I realize I better get on her good side while I can, after all, I will be living with her, so I apologize. "Sorry, I sometimes like to joke around like that; I mean no offense by it." I bow, hey, if you're gonna apologize, might as well go all out.

She doesn't say anything, but she grows less angry. Her face softens, if I didn't know any better, I'd say she had the tiniest of smiles on her face, but only for a moment. Her face quickly resumed the annoyed look she had when she had first walked into my room. "I just came in here to tell you that dinner is ready."

When it involves food, I don't need to be told twice, I exit my room, and as I brush past Akane, I whisper into her ear "Being angry all the time doesn't suit you Akane, you're a lot cuter when you smile."

I don't give her a chance to respond, and quickly make my way to the kitchen.

Author's Note: Different, eh? Don't worry people, Ranma is not going to woo Akane that easily, I promise there will be mallets getting swung at skulls. And for those of you who think that Ranma is way OOC, I would like to point out, that he does like to tease Akane. He's just not subtle, so it comes out as an insult, violence ensues, etc…That being said, in this version, do to his dad sticking him with lots of other fiancés, Ranma know a bit more about what to say/not say to a girl. Oh, and by the way, the entire inspiration from this series came to me one day, when I was showing my friend this series. At the part where Soun asked which girl Ranma wanted, 'all three' just popped in my head. So I wrote this. I say this ahead of time, sorry. So I hope you enjoy this, and as usual send me your C&C.