Disclaimer: I don't own Ranma ½. This is the third and final part of Akane's Curse. I have to say that while this third part is, in my opinion, rather lame and rushed, I did enjoy writing this fic. So, without further adieu, I present the final chapter.
Akane's Curse-Part 3
Her heart pounded and her mouth felt dry. She felt so nervous, she'd thought she would pass out. The shape of the school loomed before her. Students were streaming into the building. A new school year had begun and Akane was sure that it would be interesting.
It had been two months since her Jusenkyo accident. Since then, the only ones who knew about the curse were her family, Ranma and his father, Shampoo, and Ryoga. All summer she learned to adjust to her cursed form. Ranma had been a lot of help in advising her. He even showed her a few moves she could do in male form. In return, Akane showed him a few moves for his girl form. Their friendship was growing stronger, based on martial art attacks.
"Come on Akane. We're going to be late if we just stand here," Ranma told her, who was beside her.
"Ranma, I'm a little scared."
"Scared? You?"
"Yes. Me."
"What of?"
"What everyone's going to say when they learn that I'm cursed."
"They didn't treat me any differently when they found out about me."
"That's true."
"So? Come on." Ranma strolled into the high school. Akane followed him.
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Akane sighed as she sank back against her pillow. The first day of school went fine. No cold water hit her. She had retained her girl form all day, for the first time since July.
But, even that one bit of good new didn't chase away all the problems her curse caused. Like the one with Shampoo. Ryoga wasn't a problem. He took her curse in stride and treated her the same as he always did. Shampoo was different. She knew of her curse, but still wanted to marry her boy form, in which she took the name Aaron. Enough was enough. She had to get Shampoo to forget about marrying "Aaron."
Akane stepped out of the dojo and right into a puddle. The water splashed over her feet and she changed gender. He sighed. So much for not being in his cursed form. Shrugging, Akane headed for Shampoo's.
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He pushed the door open and looked around. There were a few customers, but that was alright. Heading toward the back doors that led to the kitchen, he pushed them open and walked in. No sign of the Amazon woman.
"Who are you to intrude the Cat Cafe kitchen?" a voice demanded.
Turning around, Akane saw Mousse, Ranma's rival for Shampoo's affection.
"I-I was looking for Shampoo," Akane explained.
"So, you are the one who is also stealing my Shampoo from me. Aaron, isn't it?"
"Yes. I'm Aaron."
"Prepare to fight!" Mousse leaped into the air and let loose all his hidden arsenal.
"Whoa!" Akane leaped out of the weapons' paths and landed a quick kick to Mousse's torso. The kick knocked the air out of his opponent, sending him flying against the wall.
"Mousse, listen to me. I'm looking for Shampoo so I can tell her to forget about marrying me."
"Why should I believe your explanation?"
"Um," Akane glanced at the stove and saw steam rising from a kettle, which was whistling. Grabbing the kettle, he said, "Watch this." Opening the spout, he poured the water onto himself.
Ooohhh," Mousse breathed as he watched Aaron become Akane, right before his eyes. It was unbelievable. "Akane! My apologies. I never thought that you would be cursed."
"It's alright Mousse. I hope I didn't hurt you too badly."
"No, no. Of course you didn't." Mousse attempted to stand without wincing. But, Akane noticed his pained expression.
"Oh. I did hurt you badly. I'm sorry about that Mousse."
"Don't concern yourself about me." He faced the young woman. "You're a very formidable opponent when you're a guy."
"Like I'm not as a girl?"
"No, you're formidable as a girl, too."
"Good." Akane turned to leave, then turned back around. "Mousse, could you tell Shampoo to forget about 'Aaron'?"
"I'll do my best."
"Thank you."
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Akane felt much better now that she had finished taking steps toward solving her problem with Shampoo. Maybe things with her curse will work out and things will be normal again. Well, as normal as a cursed person can be.
"Akane Tendo! How wonderful it is to see your beautiful face. It rivals the sun's beauty," a familiar voice called to her. It was Tatewaki Kuno. The last thing she wanted was a run-in with Kuno. Right when everything seemed to be going well. Turning right, she looked at him.
"Hi Kuno. Nice seeing you. I'll see you in school tomorrow. Bye." Akane turned and ran into the woods. Kuno ran after her, calling her name. And running after Kuno was his sister, Kodachi.
Akane ran through the forest, trying to lose her pursuer. But Kuno refused to be lost. She had to find some cold water in order to get out of this mess. She smirked silently. She never thought she'd be looking for cold water. Usually the cold water was looking for her.
'There! There's a tree with water dripping off it's leaves. That'll do the trick!" Akane ran with all her might toward the tree. It's shape grew bigger as she drew closer to it. She stood under the leaves and waited for only a little bit before a drop of water plopped onto her head. A few more drops landed before Akane was satisfied that she had changed. And just in time because he could her Kuno coming up behind him. "Aaron" turned around.
"At last I have reached you, Akane Tendo. I-" Kuno stopped speaking when he rounded the bend and saw Akane's male form before him.
"Who are you? Where is my beautiful girl?"
"You leave Akane alone. She's already engaged," Akane said.
"And would that be you?"
"No. I'm her cousin, Aaron."
"Then, I shall fight you so that I may find my beloved Akane."
"Oh, brother, do you to be a bully?"
Kuno whirled around. "Kodachi! You follow me and dare interrupt a battle between two men?"
"I think Aaron is cute." Kodachi sidled over to Akane and rubbed his cheek with one of her hands.
"Let's you and me leave my brother and go somewhere where we can be alone. "What do you say, Aaron?"
"I say that I've go to go home. My uncle will be worried about me. Bye!" Akane turned and took off at high speed, leaving two siblings in the dust.
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CRASH!
"You dare tell Shampoo to forget Aaron! Shampoo hurt you for this!"
"Please my Shampoo! Akane told me to tell you to forget about marrying him. Aahh!"
CRASH! Another plate hit the wall. THUD! Mousse hit the floor after an empty pail connected with his head.
"Shampoo marry Aaron and Ranma both!"
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SLAM. Akane leaned against the front door, panting. He ran the entire way, not stopping once.
"Is that you Akane?" He heard Ranma's female voice call from within the house. Minutes later, she appeared in the hall. She took one look at Akane's face and whistled.
"What happened to you? You look like you just saw a ghost."
"I now have another problem that you do?"
"Who is it this time?"
"Kuno and Kodachi."
"Swell."
"Anyway, what about you? You were male when I left."
"My dad tackled me for no reason and we landed in the lake."
"Oh. How about we get some hot water and I'll tell you the whole story afterwards?"
Sure. Hey, Akane. Welcome to the Jusenkyo Curse Bandwagon."
SMACK!
The End
