DISCLAIMER- People reading this must realize I do not own Ranma ½ or any of
the subsequent other series mentioned or alluded to in the following text.
If I did own the aforementioned series I would be a wealthy/ extremely
happy person.
Ranma sat back and laughed as he watched Bugs Bunny spin the confused Elmer Fudd in his seat and proceed to shave him like a barber. Bugs then held up a mirror and while Elmer was admiring himself, he received a mallet to the head.
Ranma grimaced in sympathy and muttered, "Trust me Elmer; I share yer pain." Finally Bugs did a song and dance number dressed as a cute girl and Elmer shyly joined in and the cartoon ended.
Ranma got up and put in a second tape as he heard a soft voice ask, "What are you watching Ranma-kun?"
Kasumi was just finishing putting the final touches on dinner when she heard laughing from the living room. She became curious and went into the room to investigate the laughing she had heard. She smiled to herself as she watched Elmer Fudd being tricked again by Bugs Bunny. Kasumi was so busy watching the cartoon that she didn't even notice who was sitting there till he got up and started to put in another tape. She was surprised to say the least, she didn't even think Ranma knew who the Looney tunes were, but judging by the tapes he had, he must have been a big fan. A stack of well over 10 tapes lay beside where he sat cross-legged on the floor. She decided to ask Ranma more about himself later, he had lived with the Tendos for two years and she barely knew anything about him except that he loved to fight, and his fathers past kept showing up to confront him. Through all of that, he stuck by Genma, which was something she could relate to. She decided to make her presence known with a soft, "What are you watching Ranma-kun?"
Ranma turned around and smiled when he saw Kasumi, it was good to have someone greet him without a shout of 'DIE SAOTOME!!!' every once in awhile. Ranma grinned and said, "Just watching some Looney Tunes."
Kasumi smiled back and said, "Do you mind if I sit and watch with you, Dinners cooking in the oven, so I have nothing to do for a while." That's when Kasumi noticed something, Ranma was talking again. "So are you done with your voice training Ranma?" She asked sweetly (as if there were another way for Kasumi to ask anything).
Ranma remembered his sensei's words and nodded, "yup, that training is over with."
Kasumi wanted to ask more about it, but decided not to pry and then asked, "So it's alright if I watch television with you?"
Ranma nodded his head enthusiastically and said, "Sure, I was just putting in the next tape." Ranma put in the tape and the Adventures of Wile E. Coyote and the Roadrunner started playing. Ranma thought it was very funny and laughed with Kasumi when a plan didn't work out. He also thought it was funny when Wile E. Coyote fell down a ravine, but he was also subconsciously paying attention to the attitudes of the characters. The Roadrunner's oblivious attitude, the schemes Wile E. would come up with, every detail was logged in his brain. Though it was fun watching cartoons, it was also practice and a part of learning a new branch of the art. His mind was set on functioning this way, the way he had in all his fights, sparring matches and practices. The same part of his brain that was responsible for him learning some of the worlds most complex aerial katas was solely focused on learning why the Looney Tunes would serve him in the art.
Meanwhile on the outskirts of Nerima.
Happosai stopped as he approached Nerima, his trademark green bag on his shoulder. His latest haul was freed from the confines of the Victoria Secret Convention in Osaka. He was literally glowing with happiness; all of these little beauties would be subject to his tender mercies. Most of the haul would be at the forefront of his collection, joining with his centerpiece, the Tiger striped bra of that girl oni, Lum. Something was playing on the back of his mind though, something had changed significantly, and he could feel it. It was outside even the amount of Chaos that would be considered normal in this ward. He took off, bounding towards the center of it all, The Tendo Dojo.
The Tendo Dojo
As the video progressed Ranma couldn't help but be stunned by the genius of it all. 'The cartoonists who made this weren't even Japanese or Chinese; there was no way that they could know so much about martial arts.' He thought as he watched the coyote break boulders with his body, imitating the breaking point training. He paid special attention as he watched the scenes with the roadrunner in them. That kind of speed was something that Ranma, who desired speed over strength, desired. His mind was already pouring over katas that could imitate the various moves shown to him on these two tapes alone.
Kasumi had gotten up and left sometime during the tape, but Ranma didn't realize this until he heard her call for dinner. All in all Ranma felt pretty good about the changes that his life was going through, he already felt like he had a better handle on things, but that kind of confidence will quickly turn into a major screw-up like he was about to find out.
Ranma walked into the dinning room all smiles as he looked at everyone sitting at the table. He saw Kasumi bring in the miso soup and as she was heading back into the kitchen, Ranma quickly ran to the door and held it open and said, "Here Kasumi-chan, let me help you in the kitchen."
Kasumi's cheeks colored a tad from the chan, but she quickly put on one of her special smiles and said, "Why thank you Ranma."
Everyone at the table went on to waiting for their food until they realized something, 'Ranma had just talked' Everyone quickly quieted, Soun let his Newspaper drop and looked over to Genma who shrugged, Nabiki's eye quirked a bit and Akane just huffed and mumbled "Great, big mouth is back.." That moment of silence allowed something else to happen. It allowed conversation to drift in from the kitchen.
"Geez Kasumi, these are huge!" Ranma's Voice was heard.
"I know Ranma-Kun aren't they delicious looking?" asked Kasumi's voice.
"Oh Yes! Their staying in the kitchen with me Kasumi!" exclaimed Ranma
Soun's paper dropped and even Nabiki lost the Ice Queen look, (Bug eyes look so much better) Genma shrugged and started to slurp some of the miso soup. Akane looked to be having difficulty with the situation. She knew while Kasumi wasn't a pervert, Ranma was, and this was giving her a huge problem figuring out whether to do something or not. Everyone turned back to the door once they heard the voices again.
"That's it Kasumi! I can't take it anymore, I'm pulling them out!" announced Ranma.
"Oh, be careful Ranma, What if someone came in and you.." Kasumi started but was cut off by Ranma
"Aww Kasumi, I'm the best martial artist of my generation, with hands faster than the eye, I wouldn't lose my concentration. Pops taught me this little move." There was no noise for a second followed by giggling
Everyone in the dinning room looked at Genma who gave back his best 'I have no idea face' Genma then took on a reflective pose and tried to figure out where Ranma would learn anything like he was hearing.. 'Damn! I shouldn't have left him out side those strip clubs; he could have easily looked inside..' Akane was starting to twitch, a sure sign that punishment would soon come.
Everyone heard soft weeping from behind them and turned to find Happosai crying what looked to be tears of joy. "My Heir, he is truly my heir, Even I couldn't touch Kasumi and not feel guilty afterwards."
Then Kasumi's voice sounded from the kitchen, "Ok Ranma, put them back, their starting to get cold."
"Aww Alright Kasumi-chan, lets go feed the troops." Kasumi started giggling as footsteps got closer to the dinning room.
Once he got into the dinning room Ranma set down dinner and said, "Lets eat guys Kasumi will be in in a sec.."
"RANNNNMMMA! I can't believe you molested my Sister!" screamed Akane
Ranma looked at Akane confused for a second said, "Molested? Isn't that a type of Pie?"
WHAMMM!!! And Ranma was gone in a blaze of confusion. Everyone had forgotten the diminutive martial arts master, for he quickly slipped out in the direction of Ranma.
Kasumi came into the dinning room and looked sternly at Genma as she set two juicy looking chickens down on the table. "Mr. Saotome, I can't believe you taught your son to juggle chickens, what if he had dropped them?" Kasumi looked around the room and said, "Oh, where did Ranma go?" Even Akane lost her righteous rage and facefaulted.
Meanwhile, somewhere on the planet.
Ryoga was lost, well, of course he was lost, but he was also lost in thought. Ranma had not even made fun of him once during their last fight. Once he had recovered, he was glad that Nabiki had helped drag him to the nurse's office and was waiting for payment. He had found out that Ranma had not said anything to anyone for 3 days. At first he was angry that Ranma was ignoring Akane, but Nabiki then went on to say he had been writing signs and notes for the past 3 days instead. Now he was just angry at Ranma for existing again. If that wasn't enough, he had lost his special flower; it was supposed to be his edge on Ranma. Ryoga almost smiled to himself as he screamed, "RANMA THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT!!!!"
Downtown Tokyo.
Ranma splashed down in one of the city's new fountains and grunted as he changed into a girl. He, who was now a she, sighed and looked up. For once luck seemed to be with him, if you want to call it that. The bowl of miso he had in his hand when he went on his joyride came with him and really hot miso soon slashed on his face. "OW OW OW OW!"
As soon as the pain subsided, he heard a gravelly voice behind him, "Hello M'boy, long times no see." said Happosai. Ranma sighed and shook his head and decided to just let the old goat be and started to walk away. To his annoyance Happosai decided to tag along. "Ranma, we need to talk."
"What is it, then?" said Ranma in an exasperated voice.
"Your Training is starting to stagnate, Ranma; it's about time you took your responsibility as my heir seriously." Happosai stated, using the wizened old grandfather approach.
"Whatcha mean old man?" Ranma asked truly confused Happosai was acting weird, for him anyhow.
"I can tell you've had contact with him, Ranma." Happosai said.
"You know Sasuke-Sensei?" asked Ranma, who quickly realized he had just put his foot in his mouth again.
Happosai Smiled and thought, 'Well my boy, haven't changed too much yet, have you?' outwardly he said, "Yes, I know who he is. Has he shown you his Ki yet?"
Ranma grinned and said, "Yeah, its really amazing, his Ki control beats even yours hands down."
Happosai smiled and said, "It should be, he is 200 years older than me."
--Authors Notes--
BOOM!! sorry for taking so long to do this, I feel like a heel but hey, I do have a semi valid reason for taking this long. As for accusations that I hate Akane in my reviews, well can't really argue with what's true. Honestly any relationship where physical violence is even more than remotely frequent or at all is inexcusable. Akane's behavior is completely awful, even if it is meant to be in Jest by Takahashi-sama. I understand that Ranma has his faults but he is an abused Child who has been practically brainwashed by a man lacking a brain to wash (Genma).
Ranma sat back and laughed as he watched Bugs Bunny spin the confused Elmer Fudd in his seat and proceed to shave him like a barber. Bugs then held up a mirror and while Elmer was admiring himself, he received a mallet to the head.
Ranma grimaced in sympathy and muttered, "Trust me Elmer; I share yer pain." Finally Bugs did a song and dance number dressed as a cute girl and Elmer shyly joined in and the cartoon ended.
Ranma got up and put in a second tape as he heard a soft voice ask, "What are you watching Ranma-kun?"
Kasumi was just finishing putting the final touches on dinner when she heard laughing from the living room. She became curious and went into the room to investigate the laughing she had heard. She smiled to herself as she watched Elmer Fudd being tricked again by Bugs Bunny. Kasumi was so busy watching the cartoon that she didn't even notice who was sitting there till he got up and started to put in another tape. She was surprised to say the least, she didn't even think Ranma knew who the Looney tunes were, but judging by the tapes he had, he must have been a big fan. A stack of well over 10 tapes lay beside where he sat cross-legged on the floor. She decided to ask Ranma more about himself later, he had lived with the Tendos for two years and she barely knew anything about him except that he loved to fight, and his fathers past kept showing up to confront him. Through all of that, he stuck by Genma, which was something she could relate to. She decided to make her presence known with a soft, "What are you watching Ranma-kun?"
Ranma turned around and smiled when he saw Kasumi, it was good to have someone greet him without a shout of 'DIE SAOTOME!!!' every once in awhile. Ranma grinned and said, "Just watching some Looney Tunes."
Kasumi smiled back and said, "Do you mind if I sit and watch with you, Dinners cooking in the oven, so I have nothing to do for a while." That's when Kasumi noticed something, Ranma was talking again. "So are you done with your voice training Ranma?" She asked sweetly (as if there were another way for Kasumi to ask anything).
Ranma remembered his sensei's words and nodded, "yup, that training is over with."
Kasumi wanted to ask more about it, but decided not to pry and then asked, "So it's alright if I watch television with you?"
Ranma nodded his head enthusiastically and said, "Sure, I was just putting in the next tape." Ranma put in the tape and the Adventures of Wile E. Coyote and the Roadrunner started playing. Ranma thought it was very funny and laughed with Kasumi when a plan didn't work out. He also thought it was funny when Wile E. Coyote fell down a ravine, but he was also subconsciously paying attention to the attitudes of the characters. The Roadrunner's oblivious attitude, the schemes Wile E. would come up with, every detail was logged in his brain. Though it was fun watching cartoons, it was also practice and a part of learning a new branch of the art. His mind was set on functioning this way, the way he had in all his fights, sparring matches and practices. The same part of his brain that was responsible for him learning some of the worlds most complex aerial katas was solely focused on learning why the Looney Tunes would serve him in the art.
Meanwhile on the outskirts of Nerima.
Happosai stopped as he approached Nerima, his trademark green bag on his shoulder. His latest haul was freed from the confines of the Victoria Secret Convention in Osaka. He was literally glowing with happiness; all of these little beauties would be subject to his tender mercies. Most of the haul would be at the forefront of his collection, joining with his centerpiece, the Tiger striped bra of that girl oni, Lum. Something was playing on the back of his mind though, something had changed significantly, and he could feel it. It was outside even the amount of Chaos that would be considered normal in this ward. He took off, bounding towards the center of it all, The Tendo Dojo.
The Tendo Dojo
As the video progressed Ranma couldn't help but be stunned by the genius of it all. 'The cartoonists who made this weren't even Japanese or Chinese; there was no way that they could know so much about martial arts.' He thought as he watched the coyote break boulders with his body, imitating the breaking point training. He paid special attention as he watched the scenes with the roadrunner in them. That kind of speed was something that Ranma, who desired speed over strength, desired. His mind was already pouring over katas that could imitate the various moves shown to him on these two tapes alone.
Kasumi had gotten up and left sometime during the tape, but Ranma didn't realize this until he heard her call for dinner. All in all Ranma felt pretty good about the changes that his life was going through, he already felt like he had a better handle on things, but that kind of confidence will quickly turn into a major screw-up like he was about to find out.
Ranma walked into the dinning room all smiles as he looked at everyone sitting at the table. He saw Kasumi bring in the miso soup and as she was heading back into the kitchen, Ranma quickly ran to the door and held it open and said, "Here Kasumi-chan, let me help you in the kitchen."
Kasumi's cheeks colored a tad from the chan, but she quickly put on one of her special smiles and said, "Why thank you Ranma."
Everyone at the table went on to waiting for their food until they realized something, 'Ranma had just talked' Everyone quickly quieted, Soun let his Newspaper drop and looked over to Genma who shrugged, Nabiki's eye quirked a bit and Akane just huffed and mumbled "Great, big mouth is back.." That moment of silence allowed something else to happen. It allowed conversation to drift in from the kitchen.
"Geez Kasumi, these are huge!" Ranma's Voice was heard.
"I know Ranma-Kun aren't they delicious looking?" asked Kasumi's voice.
"Oh Yes! Their staying in the kitchen with me Kasumi!" exclaimed Ranma
Soun's paper dropped and even Nabiki lost the Ice Queen look, (Bug eyes look so much better) Genma shrugged and started to slurp some of the miso soup. Akane looked to be having difficulty with the situation. She knew while Kasumi wasn't a pervert, Ranma was, and this was giving her a huge problem figuring out whether to do something or not. Everyone turned back to the door once they heard the voices again.
"That's it Kasumi! I can't take it anymore, I'm pulling them out!" announced Ranma.
"Oh, be careful Ranma, What if someone came in and you.." Kasumi started but was cut off by Ranma
"Aww Kasumi, I'm the best martial artist of my generation, with hands faster than the eye, I wouldn't lose my concentration. Pops taught me this little move." There was no noise for a second followed by giggling
Everyone in the dinning room looked at Genma who gave back his best 'I have no idea face' Genma then took on a reflective pose and tried to figure out where Ranma would learn anything like he was hearing.. 'Damn! I shouldn't have left him out side those strip clubs; he could have easily looked inside..' Akane was starting to twitch, a sure sign that punishment would soon come.
Everyone heard soft weeping from behind them and turned to find Happosai crying what looked to be tears of joy. "My Heir, he is truly my heir, Even I couldn't touch Kasumi and not feel guilty afterwards."
Then Kasumi's voice sounded from the kitchen, "Ok Ranma, put them back, their starting to get cold."
"Aww Alright Kasumi-chan, lets go feed the troops." Kasumi started giggling as footsteps got closer to the dinning room.
Once he got into the dinning room Ranma set down dinner and said, "Lets eat guys Kasumi will be in in a sec.."
"RANNNNMMMA! I can't believe you molested my Sister!" screamed Akane
Ranma looked at Akane confused for a second said, "Molested? Isn't that a type of Pie?"
WHAMMM!!! And Ranma was gone in a blaze of confusion. Everyone had forgotten the diminutive martial arts master, for he quickly slipped out in the direction of Ranma.
Kasumi came into the dinning room and looked sternly at Genma as she set two juicy looking chickens down on the table. "Mr. Saotome, I can't believe you taught your son to juggle chickens, what if he had dropped them?" Kasumi looked around the room and said, "Oh, where did Ranma go?" Even Akane lost her righteous rage and facefaulted.
Meanwhile, somewhere on the planet.
Ryoga was lost, well, of course he was lost, but he was also lost in thought. Ranma had not even made fun of him once during their last fight. Once he had recovered, he was glad that Nabiki had helped drag him to the nurse's office and was waiting for payment. He had found out that Ranma had not said anything to anyone for 3 days. At first he was angry that Ranma was ignoring Akane, but Nabiki then went on to say he had been writing signs and notes for the past 3 days instead. Now he was just angry at Ranma for existing again. If that wasn't enough, he had lost his special flower; it was supposed to be his edge on Ranma. Ryoga almost smiled to himself as he screamed, "RANMA THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT!!!!"
Downtown Tokyo.
Ranma splashed down in one of the city's new fountains and grunted as he changed into a girl. He, who was now a she, sighed and looked up. For once luck seemed to be with him, if you want to call it that. The bowl of miso he had in his hand when he went on his joyride came with him and really hot miso soon slashed on his face. "OW OW OW OW!"
As soon as the pain subsided, he heard a gravelly voice behind him, "Hello M'boy, long times no see." said Happosai. Ranma sighed and shook his head and decided to just let the old goat be and started to walk away. To his annoyance Happosai decided to tag along. "Ranma, we need to talk."
"What is it, then?" said Ranma in an exasperated voice.
"Your Training is starting to stagnate, Ranma; it's about time you took your responsibility as my heir seriously." Happosai stated, using the wizened old grandfather approach.
"Whatcha mean old man?" Ranma asked truly confused Happosai was acting weird, for him anyhow.
"I can tell you've had contact with him, Ranma." Happosai said.
"You know Sasuke-Sensei?" asked Ranma, who quickly realized he had just put his foot in his mouth again.
Happosai Smiled and thought, 'Well my boy, haven't changed too much yet, have you?' outwardly he said, "Yes, I know who he is. Has he shown you his Ki yet?"
Ranma grinned and said, "Yeah, its really amazing, his Ki control beats even yours hands down."
Happosai smiled and said, "It should be, he is 200 years older than me."
--Authors Notes--
BOOM!! sorry for taking so long to do this, I feel like a heel but hey, I do have a semi valid reason for taking this long. As for accusations that I hate Akane in my reviews, well can't really argue with what's true. Honestly any relationship where physical violence is even more than remotely frequent or at all is inexcusable. Akane's behavior is completely awful, even if it is meant to be in Jest by Takahashi-sama. I understand that Ranma has his faults but he is an abused Child who has been practically brainwashed by a man lacking a brain to wash (Genma).
