Chapter 1

I like reading books fanfics and all kinds of fictional work written by others. The whole thing about seeing through someone elses eyes and experiencing events outside the realm of your own reality is something I've always cherished.

Expanding on this I read alterations and continuations on original works as well. Fanfics! Writing is harder than reading however. This is something I came to experience quite directly!

Writing a fanfic I strained infront of the computer screen. In the internet café I was at tiredness was coming upon me. Harder and harder it became to concentrate.

Leaning my right elbow onto the table I prepared for a powernap. 'It won't cost me anything today so why not!' Smiling at that last thought I gave in to sleep...

I was looking down at the swiftly approaching ground feeling the rush of percieved speed without air resistance. "Buhuu I am dreaming." Knowingly I smiled getting into a stance prepared for the imminent landing.

Standing up I shook the leather jacket I was wearing. Feeling my face I reapplied the smile. "Everything is under control."

Now more aware I peered forward. A lone figure had appeared. She was beautiful! The clothing arrangement she was dressed in did nothing but accentuate her loveliness.

Smiling ferally (why not!) at her presence I boldly demanded. "Who, and what are you miss?"

Flicking up her eyes she peered at me. Purple eyes blinking mischieviously. "My being is quite powerful if that is what you wish to hear." Wording the words in a sensuous manner she smiled back at me.

Trying to act on my earlier brazenness I formulated a reply. "Miss I am the Lord of this dream scape and within this place my will is the only restraint limiting my power." I chose not to dwell on her own description of herself...

"If that is true then telling me what your deepest desire would be the first step in aiding me in the quest for your pleasures fulfillment."

Hearing her voice for a second time I noticed the resolution of this dream of mine. Yes I did hear her bit on pleasures ok! 'Is this really a dream?' Feeling the beginning of a doubt enter my mind I felt the need to ascertain my situation.

'Chair EXIST!' Not seeing a chair I kept on trying to focus on its existence. Straining progressively harder to achieve the task of the chair I became worried. And a more than a bit afraid.

"What's going on here!" Shouting my demand I tried my best to stare at the female accompanying me in this suddenly uncomfortable place.

Motioning her hands in a calming gesture she spoke."This is my realm mortal. It's connected to the dreamscape which you spoke of earlier."

I felt no reassurance. She showed up my chair didn't. "What do you want from me?" Holding in the fear I forced myself to appear outwardly calm.

Retracting her hand sighing softly she looked sadly upon me. "I wish you no harm Kevin. I'm here to offer you a position. A unique position in fact. Are you familiar with the term Self-Insertion?" She once more smiles. A harmless and innocent smile.

'Huh?' The words Self-Insertion meant something. "SI!" I sit down letting the stress out. "Maybe I..."

She nods seeing my apprehension. "That's good enough. Now BEGONE HUMAN!"

INSTANT BLACKNESS

"Ouch. That hurt less than it looked like. What's all this?" Talking to no one in particular I looked at my hands.'Crap!' They look waaaay to small to be 22 years old! Shaking my head slowly I felt doomed! 'My clothes are weird. So are my legs!' Feeling faint I looked around. I was in a playground, a huuuge playground! Realization struck.

I was an infant once more. "WAAAAAAAAAH!"

Two strong hands lifted me instantly quieting me down. "Oh little Ranko don't cry mommy's here!" Looking sootheningly at me a huge yet beautiful face smiled at me.

"Mo..Mom-mie!" I knew how to smile however! Feeling the feelings of an infant I felt an overpowering safeness in her hands. Being in an infants body had its perks...

Still smiling she cradled me in her chest while walking off. The new home I was to live in was sparsely decorated (I don't really know what japanese homes look like.) yet harmoniously functional in some way. I found out my name Ranko Saotome.

My first day as a one year old GIRL gave me time to test the abilities of my infant body. Having done that I thanked whatever kami was present in my new dimension for my working mind. I was not stupid!

My mother was a lone parent and seemed to be happy that way. She never cried and I could always feel her pride at the accomplishments I managed each day. Being her only (available) child I got any request granted.

After having discovered the 'gifts' given to me through the dimensional transition I got carted of to the public library on a daily basis for the sake of education. This gave me the opportunity to work on my plan on getting through school all the way upto an equivalent of what I had reached as a twentytwo year old in my previous life. This would be my major occupation in life besides growing for two full years.

Three years old I was finished with my education. There were other things I wished for the rest of my growing up. "Mother I wish to become a martial artist like my older brother Ranma!"

Nodoka heard my words through the sound of the running tapwater. She was doing the dishes. Drying her hands she left the dishes in the sink. "Ranko... there are somethings I haven't told you of regarding Ranma and your father."

"Ok." Looking up tucking at her dress. "What will you tell me of that then?"

Now facing me she kneeled down to meet my gaze at facelevel. "I love you more than anything Ranko. I'll never lose you." She forcefully hugged me at that.

"Genma left me when Ranma was three years old. He didn't know that you were coming." Silver tears burnt their way over me.

Struck by the emotion I burst out. "Mom, I...I'll never leave you like dad! I promise!" I did have the stupidly heroic part down woohoo.

Nodoka was much more than the anime ever tells you. She was a Mother. With a capital M. And not only through the acts of some insane kami. To me, she was everything. Everything! Any request I made of her was a compromise before it left my mouth. I always payed my deal of the bargain. Always! "Mom I love you! I promise you I won't stop becoming a lady!" That was the only thing she insisted on besides my wishes. (No tomboy hahaha!)

She furthened her embrace. "I know Ko-chan. I'll make you my bestest martial artist I promise you." Nodoka never denied me of my wishes...

The Path I had planned for myself would not decrease in intensity from that of my previous life. I strived hard to learn the teachings of my mother, always pushing my limits. For every word of praise I shed a gallon of sweat. Life was great. (ANkinda sucks having no martial arts knowledge worthy of mention)

I could not draw any help from the experience in my previous life for this. I trusted my mother and always looked to please her in her demands.

The physical hardships were all shared. I had not felt this kind of support when studying for goals of education in those two years. It was in this period of time I grew. If it was because of animemagic it never struck my mind...

I never cared to find out whether it was enough to be level with what was wielded in Nerima in the Ranma series. I did my best. The best I could ever manage to do.

I never had to bother with school having gotten all diplomas at the age of three. Training became the most time consuming task throughout the ten years I trained under my mother.

Thirteen years of age I was some three years and four months younger than my older brother. The prowess I had gained in martial arts was something that went unchallenged in the neighbourhood we lived in. The seriousness with which I trained left little time for socializing. I was a bit of a loner. What was required of me as a lady became the person I was to others. Only martial challenges would draw out my old personlity. Sneaky and vindicative haha!

Loneliness forced me to a decision. I had to go to Nerima. I was thirteen years old when I voiced my wish.

"Mother. I need to go to Nerima. There are several dojos and resident practitioners of great skill in that area."

"If this is what you wish I shall not word against it. I trust you to be careful daughter!" With a flick of her hand her always available newspaper appeared. "Don't be late for dinner Ko-chan!" She was already waving me goodbye.

I never managed to catch the moment when she switched from the serious mother to the waving bai bai one. "Don't worry mom I'll be back in time!" Jumping off I waved from the roof of the neighboring building. I didn't dwell on that on the way however.

Some hours later I sat hunched atop a building. From the rooftop I was sitting on I had full view over the Tendo dojo. It had taken me four hours just to get there.

The slight rain some ten minutes earlier had stopped at the moment the two figures had entered the dojo. I had spotted them half an hour ago and followed them to the Tendo dojo.

If they had seen me they never showed it, they probably ignored any extra attention anyway due to their unique situation. Hahaha.

On the roof top I waited for some two minutes for the rain to definitely disappear. 'I can't believe my luck they're here for the first time. Hihi!' Thinking of what I remembered of the anime upto that point I leaped down in the direction of the dojo.

KNOCK KNOCK

The woman that opened the door had a calmness radiating of her. "Hello." Kasumi had a hurried expression on her face. Something obviously bothered her.

Sharing her confusion I bowed in acceptance of her seniority. "My name is Ranko Saotome. I am the daughter of Nodoka and Genma Saotome." Brushing aside a few strands of stray red hair I smiled as politely as I could manage.

Kasumi stood still in the doorframe for a few seconds. "Oh, you better step inside you're probably cold from the rain." Smiling somewhat less hesitant she motioned me indoors.

"I am looking for my father and my brother. That's why I am here."

"They are here. I'll tell them of your presence. My father will also want to know." Skipping of she left me in the hall.

This is the rewrite that noone read. How to make it interesting, hmmm. Since this an SI it means that I have precognitive abilities. Since I know of the abilities of my erstwhile older brother I can eclipse all of his strengths with unfair knowledge. Should I do that? The second chapter is stupid and there only to draw attention to the rewrite okay. Anyway all ideas will be taken in consideration! All ideas! Bye Bye!