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.
Journeying"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.
Chapter 4
"WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU ALL DOING HERE?", a very shocked Ranma exclaimed. He is still a little bit dizzy from the sudden arrival of the Nerima crew.
"Why Ranma? Aren't you happy that we visited you and my sister?", Nabiki asked.
"But oneechan, Ranma and I went here so that we can start a new life.. away from Nerima.", Akane said while looking at her sister. She then looked at Ranma lovingly. Ranma, as if giving her his entire support, held her close and kissed her lightly on the forehead. Akane gave Ranma one of her cutest smiles before continuing, "Otousan, oneechan, minna, this is our home now. Ranma and I decided to stay here and build our family here. Well, you all know that we're going to have a baby soon.".
"Of course Akane-chan we know.", said Ukyou. She grabbed Ryoga and pulled him to her side, which made everyone wonder. "And.. Ryoga and I are totally happy to know that.".
"Are the two of you together?", Ranma asked smiling naughtily. "Whoa, I would really be glad if my hunch is correct. At least my bestfriend has finally found the right man for her. One fiancée gone! This is getting better for Akane and me."
"Hai, Ranma.", answered Ryoga shortly. "We realized that we always liked each other but were just too stubborn to admit it. Just like you and Akane before."
"I remember that! Haha!", Akane replied.
All of them are chatting merrily with each other. Akane traded news with her father (who had now stopped crying) and sisters with the rest. He was so much surprised with how everyone changed considering that they've only been gone for a few days. Kunou Tatewaki said that he finally gave up on Akane and therefore, he has decided to just chase her sister Nabiki. Even Shampoo said that she's very happy with the two of them and she finally realized that she loves Mousse all along. Of course, Mousse was very happy.
"Well I see that we have guests!", a voice was suddenly heard.
Everyone jerked and looked at the owner of the voice. Akane stood up and was about to introduce him when Nabiki suddenly said, "Aki?".
Mrs. Yamaguchi prepared a very delicious breakfast for everyone. They had toasted bread and butter, fried fish, fried rice and hot chocolate. All of them ate to their hearts content while Ranma kept on teasing Akane that she might get fat and he won't be able to carry her anymore if she will eat too much. Of course, Akane summoned her ever-reliable mallet and pounded it on Ranma's head.
"Ite! You don't have to hit me so hard Honey.", he said smiling while nursing his lump.
"Honey?", Akane thought and smiled to herself. "Baka! You shouldn't have teased me then.. honey?", she said reluctantly. Hearing that made Ranma very happy.
Nabiki and Aki were chatting with each other. They separated as friends so they don't feel any discomfort with seeing each other. After so many years, Nabiki was seen laughing and smiling once again.
They were cut off when Shampoo suddenly spoke. "Ne Ranma, Shampoo forgot to ask you if you already found job?".
"Yup. I'm now working in a nearby dojo as an instructor.".
"Ranma m'boy, don't tell me that you're teaching them our sacred martial arts!", an outraged Genma said.
"Shut it oyaji. Of course I'm not!", Ranma exclaimed.
"Well Ranma, great-grandmother wants me to tell you that we going back to China to cure curse. Ryoga and Mousse also coming. If you want, you can come with us."
"I don't know Shampoo. I cannot leave Akane behind.", Ranma answered. He always wanted to cure his curse but now, it seems like he doesn't care anymore. Akane told him that she liked him the way he is and that's all he needed to know.
Akane heard what's going on so she butt in. "How long will it take for Ranma to get back then?".
"About a month..".
"ONE MONTH!", Akane exclaimed. "But Shampoo that's too long. I'm not sure if I can allow Ranma to go.".
"Akane-chan, why don't you think about it a little? Same goes to you Ranma. I would gladly stay here if you like.", Ukyou offered.
"We'll think about it.", Ranma said ending the conversation. After breakfast they all decide to go to a nearby mall and shop before they go back to Nerima.
"Ranma, I'm feeling a little dizzy.", Akane said.
"You should rest for a while. C'mon let's sit down.", Ranma replied. The both of them went to a nearby coffee shop and sat. Ranma bought milkshakes for him and Akane.
"Ranma", Akane started.
"Yes honey?"
"About what Shampoo said earlier, I want to know if you want to go with them.", Akane said. She doesn't even know if she's doing the right thing but one thing's for sure, she wants to make Ranma happier.
"You told me that you like me, love me the way I am so what's the use of going back to China.", Ranma answered. He hugged Akane and kissed her on the lips. "I love you Akane.".
"I love you too Ranma.", said Akane as she laid her head on her fiancee's shoulder. "So much that I will allow you to go and cure your curse.".
"NANI?"
It was already evening when they went home. Everyone started packing their bags as they were about to leave the next morning. Akane told them that she allowed Ranma to go to China and she will be coming with them back to Nerima as long as Ranma is till in China. Ranma on the other half remained silent. After packing, all of them bade each other goodnight and went to sleep.
In Ranma and Akane's room..
"Can't sleep?", Akane asked Ranma. She knew that he couldn't sleep because of the sudden decision she made. She faced Ranma and met his gaze.
"Akane, why?", that's the only thing Ranma could utter. He felt confused. He doesn't want to leave Akane alone especially now that she's bearing their baby. "You baka! How can you possibly allow me to?". He felt mad and sad at the same time.
"Because I love you Ranma.". Tears are welling up from Akane's eyes. She just couldn't stop crying. Now she realized that she must have been a fool to allow Ranma to go. "I want you to be completely happy. Anyways it's only a month. Just promise me that you'll come back earlier.". She gave Ranma a faint smile.
"I promise you Akane. I love you.". And he wrapped Akane in his arms tightly as if afraid to let her go. Both of them went to sleep but still troubled by what tomorrow will bring.
Author's note: Another chapie! It's been a long while ne?