Ranma a new begging.
by: A New H Production
Note to readers: Thank you everyone for the ideas and the reviews. This chapter was a little rushed to get out as I've been swamped with work and projects.
I do not own the characters or names.
I would also like to thank my editor ThreadWeaver he has done a great job with getting my story cleaned up.
Chapter 4: Wedding Preparation and Unexpected Twist.
For part of the week, Nabiki was bed ridden and miserable. Her body healing thanks to the attention that Ranma was giving it before and after school. In the mornings he would bring her downstairs to watch TV and after school he would take her to her room and they would do their homework. After three days, Nabiki was able to return to school and she made quick work of collecting what was owed to her. The day went uneventfully, and for that Nabiki was relieved and upset at the same time. She didn't have to worry about being attacked, but there wasn't anything to run bets on. Then she got an idea and called one of her lackeys.
"I want you to run bets on my wedding next week and use the usual odds but favor us not getting married." After school Ranma and Nabiki met at the gate and she told him what she did.
"You need to start planning the wedding. Don't cha think?" Ranma stated.
Nabiki stared at the ground as she walked. "I guess I do," she responded in a not-so-sure voice.
"Nabiki," Ranma started, "it will be ok." He proceeded to put his arm around her shoulder.
She looked up and smiled at him, "I believe you. I'm just scared."
"I know, Nabiki. I was afraid too until I gave you that engagement ring." Ranma told the brunette. Nabiki looked down at the ring as the diamond sparkled and at the gold band that intertwined with itself. She had looked at it many of times during the past two weeks, but something happened this time. Something magical was going on, the ring was putting off a faint glow.
"It's never done that before, what is going on Ranma?" she looked at him wide eyed.
"The ring only does that for people who belong together." He stated as they walk to the dojo.
"Where did you get this ring?" Nabiki questioned.
"I got it on my training trip, for helping save a man's life." Ranma told her.
"Why didn't you tell me before? You let me be worried and scared for a whole week!" Nabiki gave him an angry scowl and walked into the dojo.
"Nabiki…" Ranma tried to stop her but she didn't turn around and kept walking.
Ranma walked into the kitchen and leaned against the counter. "Why did she get so mad? All I did was try to cheer her up," Ranma thought to himself and crossed his arms. Kasumi came in and proceeded to usher him out of the kitchen. Ranma grabbed a bag of chips on the way out and walked to the dojo. Ranma sat the bag down and started to go through his katas. It took him about an hour to think of what he was going to say to apologize to Nabiki. Ranma wrapped a towel around his neck and grabbed the chips before proceeding to his and Nabiki's room. Stopping at the door and about to knock he heard a muffled sob.
"Why didn't he tell me, why am I crying, I just meet him and already I'm upset. I'm the Ice Queen… I don't have emotions." Ranma knocked on the door and received in response, "Please go away I want to be left alone for awhile."
Ranma opened the door and looked in. "Nabiki, I came to talk."
Nabiki turned over in bed facing the wall, not wanting to let anyone see her in her current state. Ranma open the door more and walked in. he made his way so that he could sit on the ground by the bed.
"Go away Ranma," the lump on the bed sobbed out.
"Nabiki, I'm horrible with these things," Ranma started, "but the only reason I seem so self assured about this is because I had two weeks to get to know you better. Every day I learn more about you and I think that I really l-l-l-like maybe even… more than like… you." Ranma stopped and looked at her. Nabiki looked over her shoulder and Ranma could see the red in her eyes from her crying.
"Why didn't you tell me then, why it would have saved me from worrying so much."
"You're right, I should have told you. I'm sorry for not saying anything sooner. I promise that I won't keep anymore secrets from you," as Ranma bowed.
"You better not Ranma," Nabiki said, turning over and seeing the chips. "You brought a peace offering of chips?"
"Your favorite flavor right?" Ranma asked.
"You owe me more than that Ranma. I want a full body massage." Ranma moved closer to start rubbing and felt a hand on his chest.
"Not until you take a bath." Nabiki stated. Ranma stood up and put his arms around her then lifted her off the bed. "Ranma put me down, you stink!" Nabiki protested as Ranma walked out into the hallway. "Where are you taking me?" she beat on his chest a little as he walked her towards the bath.
"I'm taking you to the bath with me." Nabiki stopped her protest and looked at him.
"What are you doing with my sister?" Akane popped out of nowhere. Ranma was about to say something, but he found himself kissing a dented wall with a very sore face.
"Oww!" Nabiki said as she landed on her butt. Akane looked at her fallen sister. "That will teach the pervert," Akane stated.
"Akane," Nabiki said, "you are going to pay. Do you not realize that we will be married at the end of next week? That even though we have only known each other for two and a half weeks we might be in love?"
Akane looked at her sister again then ran to her room. Ranma peeled himself from the wall he was planted on.
"It's good to hear that you're not mad anymore, and that you're not having cold feet."
Nabiki looked up at Ranma. "You're not off the hook yet." Ranma picked Nabiki back up and finished carrying her to the bath.
"Now you owe me honey," Nabiki stared at him, "and I don't get cold feet."
Nabiki stood in front of Ranma and felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked over to see Ranma slip one of the shoulder straps for her school uniform down her arm some. Taking a step closer Ranma did the same to the other side and Nabiki pulled her arms out of the shoulder straps, letting the dress fall to the floor. Ranma stopped and looked at her in her white shirt and panties. Nabiki looked at the ground with a blush on her face. Ranma placed his hand under Nabiki's chin and raised her eyes to meet his.
Akane walked up to the bath, "He must have done something to my sister. I better take a bath, I got some of that pervert's blood on me," she thought as she walked into the changing room. She saw the school uniform in the hamper, then got undressed
"Nabiki must be in there, maybe I could talk with her about Ranma now." Akane reached for the door's handle and pauses, "What was that?" she thought. Akane placed her ear to the door, this time she heard the noise more clearly, it sounded like… "No, they couldn't be…" Akane thought in shock. She felt her blood start to boil and put a towel around herself. "That pervert! He must be taking advantage of her!" she exclaimed to herself. For the first time, Akane stopped before just rushing in and smiled. She then left the changing room and called for Kasumi. Kasumi stepped into the changing room and heard the noise. "Oh, my!" she stated then opened the door. Neither Kasumi nor Akane was prepared for the sight in front of them. Ranma was sitting in the bath with Nabiki leaning forward. Ranma's hands were rubbing and pushing on her back, then he started tapping on her back, making the nerves relax.
"Oh Ranma that feels so good!" Nabiki had her eyes closed and was in ecstasy. She had an appearance of a wet noodle. Kasumi shut the door and walked back to the hall, dragging her sister downstairs.
"Akane, you shouldn't be spying on Nabiki. It's not proper." Kasumi was irritated at Akane.
"Why are you mad at me Kasumi? I'm not in the bath doing perverted things! And why didn't you say that it wasn't proper for what they were doing?" Akane was shouting by this time as she just couldn't figure out why she was being blamed.
"Akane! Do you know what they were doing in there? Ranma was rubbing Nabiki's back and I don't think that them bathing together is proper yet, BUT! They will be married next week and I don't want to jeopardize their happiness. Haven't you realized yet that if Ranma doesn't marry Nabiki, then one of us has to or lose honor. Also if you haven't read the contract that they signed than you need to." Akane just dropped to her knees.
"But what about Nabiki? She possibly can't want this?"
"Yes I do. I understood what I was getting myself into when I signed the contract." Nabiki appeared from upstairs with her orange shirt and shorts on. "Akane, if want to do something for me, then help plan mine and Ranma's wedding. We will start in the morning." Nabiki walked up the stairs to her room. She stepped in to find that Ranma was already asleep on his futon. Nabiki smiled and shut the door to her room.
Ranma opened his eyes to the sun beating through the window. He felt something pressing against his body. Ranma looked down to see brown hair lying against his chest. "How did this happen?" he thought. Ranma laid his head back against the pillow. After about ten minutes like this, his arm started to go numb and with his free hand he stroked Nabiki's hair.
"Five more minutes mommy… I don't wanna go to school," came from the sleeping form.
"Nabiki…" Ranma said and she didn't stir. "Nabiki-chan…" Still no answer. "Time to get up biki-chan," this time shaking her a little. Nabiki rolled off of him and propped herself up with one arm.
"Ranma…" she said with a groggy voice.