This is a Ranma and Akane fic I assure you. It's basically a story of my favorite couple after they eloped. I added a little twist by applying some problems most young couple experience as well as another character that will definitely make Akane think twice and reconsider hers and Ranma's future. Definitely RxA.
Please review. I'll definitely need them.
Journeying
Akane went to the nursery department to look for some baby stuffs. She was so much entertained seeing all cute toys and clothes. "I wonder what my baby will be?", she thought. "If he's a boy, surely I want him to look like Ranma. He'll probably grow up like his father. And if she's a girl, I want her to be just like me. I'll teach her martial arts so she can protect herself.". She smiled at that thought. If ever Ranma hears what she said, he'll probably tease her even more. She was suddenly brought back from hey daydreaming when a man spoke.
"Why hello Ms. Akane Tendo. I never expected to meet you here.", said the man.
Akane looked at him. The guy was as tall as Ranma and of the same build. He also has blue gray orbs just like Ranma's. The only difference is, he has neatly trimmed short brown hair. "Excuse me, but do I know you?".
"Can't you remember me Akane?", asked the man. "I'm Aki Yamaguchi, Nabiki's ex-boyfriend.".
Chapter 3
Akane was stunned seeing the fine man in front of her. Surely, she remembers Aki even after a long time. How can she ever forget? He's Nabiki's first and last boyfriend. "Now that I think of it, I'm sure that Nabiki told me something about him leaving so they had to break up.", Akane thought.
"Hey Akane? Akane, are you okay?", Aki said.
Akane was brought back to reality by the sudden question. "Yeah. I'm fine. Don't worry about me.".
"How about we go for some ice cream? My treat!", Aki offered. He smiled sweetly at Akane. He always considered Akane as his younger sister ever since Nabiki became his girlfriend.
Akane was about to accept the invitation but she suddenly remembered that it was already getting dark and Ranma would've probably gone home. "I'm so sorry Aki but I really have to go home now.".
"Oh. I see. Well that's okay.", Aki said. He was about to say something but Akane cut him off.
"How about going to our house. You can eat dinner there if you like.", Akane offered after she said the disappointment in the guy's voice.
"Honto ni Akane!? I would love to!".
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"Hey Akane I'm home!", Ranma greeted. He entered the Yamaguchi's house and found that Akane's not home. He found Mrs. Yamaguchi and asked her if she knows anything on Akane's whereabouts.
"I believe she's still in the department store. She's looking at some baby's stuffs back there.", the old lady said.
Ranma was beginning to get worried. It's already dark and Akane hasn't come back yet. "I'll go look for her.", he said but even before he can leave they heard Akane's voice calling from outside.
"Tadaima!", Akane called out. Ranma dashed towards the entrance and saw Akane.
"You stupid tomboy. Where have you been? I've been worried sick about you.", Ranma said. Akane was about to protest but Ranma went towards her and grabbed her hands. "Promise me that you'll never do this again. Please Akane.", he said in a milder tone and then he kissed Akane's hands.
If it weren't for those last sentences, Ranma would probably be nursing his head at that moment. Akane was touched at seeing Ranma that way. Even though he's being overprotective, what matters is that she can really feel Ranma's love for her. "I promise..", she said.
"Aki? Is that you?", said Mrs. Yamaguchi suddenly.
Akane suddenly remembered that she brought Aki with her. But what surprised her even more is that Mrs. Yamaguchi knows him. "Mrs. Yamaguchi, you know him?", Akane asked.
"Of course my dear. He's my grandson.", the lady replied. At that moment, Mr. Yamaguchi appeared and was also surprised to see his grandson. Both elders immediately went to hug Aki making him blush.
"Grandma, Grandpa, yamero. You're embarrassing me.", Aki said with a smile.
"Oh right (sweatdrop!). How come I didn't notice?", Akane said.
"Wait!", Ranma exclaimed. "Can anyone explain to me what's going on here? Why is he with you Akane?". "Not another suitor please.", he thought while eyeing the young man.
"Ranma, Aki's Nabiki's ex-boyfriend. I met him back at the store while I was looking at some clothes for our baby", Akane explained. By the look Ranma's giving Aki, she's definitely sure that he was feeling jealous again. "I invited him over so we can have a little talk.".
"A talk? What do you have to talk to him about?", asked Ranma.
"Well it's about Nabiki. You know, I think it's better if he can visit her in Nerima. Nabiki will surely be delighted.", Akane said excitedly.
Ranma was surely relieved after hearing what Akane said. For a minute or two, he was totally ready to kick the guy out if he ever touches his wife. "Wife?", a voice in Ranma's head said. "Yeah. My wife..".
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Mr. and Mrs. Yamaguchi prepared a special dinner for all of them. There were different kinds of dishes like sushi, tempura, yakisoba, and even some Western style dishes like roast pork. Everyone feasted on the dishes. They ate merrily and chatted with each other. The barrier between Ranma and Aki seemed to have faded, and Akane was delighted to see that. After both of them found out that they are both Martial artists, they became friendlier with each other.
"By the way Ranma, how's your job hunting?", asked Mr. Yamaguchi.
"Oh Ranma! I'm sorry. I totally forgot to ask you about it.", said Akane.
"Iff's okay.", Ranma said as he struggled to swallow down his food. "I also forgot to tell you Akane. A nearby dojo hired to me to be one of their trainors.", said a very excited Ranma. "Isn't that great?".
"That's great my son. You can now practice your martial arts and earn money at the same time. Good for you and Akane!", said Mrs. Yamaguchi merrily.
"Thanks Ma'am.", Ranma replied. Then he saw Akane looking somewhat unhappy so he decide to ask her. "Is something wrong Akane?".
"None.", she said. "I just remembered something Ranma.".
"What?"
"Anything Goes Martial Arts.", Akane said gloomily. She remembered her family and the school. She really misses them. "Both of us are heir to the dojo. I just felt very irresponsible running away from home."
"Hey Akane cheer up. Remember that we did this for us. For our baby.", Ranma said. Sure, he also misses Nerima. He misses the whole Tendo family and his father. He even misses Happosai and his panty raids. "Remember that we promised each other that we will do this together. We'll build our own family away from Nerima."
Akane looked at Ranma and saw that he really meant everything that he said. She felt warm and contented being with him like this. Ranma held her hand and squeezed it gently as if giving her courage to hold on. "You're right. Thanks you Ranma for reminding me.", she said with a sweet smile.
"Hey!", Aki suddenly interrupted. All four of them, out of surprise, looked at Aki. "Did I hear everything right Akane? Ranma? You're going to have a baby?"
"I'm sorry Aki. We forgot to tell you.", Akane said.
"That's great! Congratulations! Well, there's only one thing I would like to ask both of you.", Aki said.
"What is it?", Ranma asked.
"Could you make me one of your child's godfathers?", Aki said giving them one of his most handsome smile.
"SURE!"
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After dinner, all of them bade each other goodnight and went to their respective rooms. Aki will be sleeping with his grandparents. Ranma and Akane were already lying in their bed sleeping. It was terribly cold that night since it's already winter. Akane was snuggling close to Ranma who's hugging her.
It was early dawn when they heard someone tap at their window. Akane was the first one to notice this so she woke Ranma up.
"A burglar?", Akane asked. "Let's check it out."
"No Akane. Just stay there. I'll go see who's outside.", Ranma soothed his fiancee. He walked slowly towards the window. The tapping continued and it was getting louder. Then suddenly, they heard voices.
"Ranma honey? Akane? Open up!"
"Akane-san. Ranma. Can you hear us?"
"Ukyou and Ryoga?", said Akane. Ranma looked at his fiancee. Both of them are getting nervous.
"B-But how?", asked Ranma.
"I don't know Ranma. Maybe you should open the window now."
"Okay". Ranma first moved the curtains apart. He was terribly surprised at seeing 10 outlines outside their room. "Here it goes!", he said before he totally opened the window.
"RANCHAN!"
"AIREN!"
"AKANE-SAN!"
"SHAMPOO!"
"TENDO AKANE!"
"HOHOHOHOHOHO!"
"Well well well. Hello there sis! And Ranma, should I call you my brother now?"
"Ara!"
"Tendo-kun!"
"Saotome-kun!"
"FINALLY OUR SCHOOLS ARE JOINED!"
"Akane, please tell me this isn't happening.", said a very shocked Ranma.
"I'm sorry to disappoint you but.. we're doomed", also a very shocked Akane replied.
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Author's Note: Yehey! Another chapter uploaded! R&R minna-san!