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MAGNETO'S HEIR PART TWO

CURSES, EXPLANATIONS, & ROOMMATES

PART ONE

BY HOWLING WOLF

After picking up their luggage Ranma and Nabiki followed Erik, Pietro, and Wanda out to the parking lot. Seeing that it had just recently rained Ranma walked carefully around the large puddles of water that had gathered on the ground. Wanda watched her new brother avoid the puddles with some confusion. She noticed that Nabiki was also watching Ranma with a smirk on her face.

They had just reached Erik's car when a passing truck splashed a nearby puddle all over Ranma. As usual when splashed with cold water Ranma's curse activated.

Erik blinked. One minute his son Ranma had been with them the next a busty red haired girl now stood where Ranma had been. The strange thing was that the girl was dressed exactly like Ranma had been. Erik was uncertain what was going on but if the girl before him was responsible for his son's disappearance than she would pay dearly.

Ranma however was completely obvious to the reactions around him.

"Oh man I can't believe it. Even away from Nermia and I'm still a water magnet!"

Nabiki was about to comment on that when she noticed that Ranma's family was staring at him or rather at 'her'. 'Great Nodoka didn't mention Ranma's curse to them.' She realized.

Before either Ranma or Nabiki could say anything a parking meter suddenly wrapped itself around Ranma.

"Who are you and what did you do with my son?" asked Erik.

"I am Ranma." Ranma said as he struggled to get free.

"Yeah right. Ranma is a guy and you are obviously a girl." Pietro pointed out.

Nabiki decided she needed to intervene before someone got hurt.

"Please I know it's hard to believe but she really is Ranma." Nabiki said as she tried to help Ranma free himself.

Both Erik and Pietro had looks of disbelief on their faces. The only one who had remained quiet during the confrontation was Wanda.

"Father they might be telling the truth. After all we don't know what mutant powers Ranma has." Said Wanda.

In the meantime Ranma kept struggling against his bonds. The parking meter didn't budge. But Ranma did notice that his hands were now glowing. Curious, Ranma struggled to put one hand on the parking meter. He watched in amazement as the metal began to melt. With a grin Ranma used his other hand as well.

The parking meter fell to the ground with a clang. Erik raised his eyebrow at the mysterious girl. Then he noticed that Pietro was about to make a running start at the girl when Nabiki stepped in his way. Pietro managed to avoid her but he unfortunately caused Nabiki to trip onto the ground.

"Nabiki!" Ranma was at her side in an instant.

Seeing the concern the girl was showing for Nabiki Erik decided that he would give her a chance to explain.

"Pietro stop. We will hear the girl out. But I warn you now do not attempt to lie to us." Erik said looking at Nabiki.

Nabiki gulped and nodded. There was the promise of pain in Erik's voice. Beside her Nabiki felt Ranma stiffen. It was obvious that Ranma hadn't liked the tone his father had used.

"Are you sure that this is really Ranma?" Wanda asked.

"Quite sure. If we could get some hot water Ranma here could explain things a lot better." Said Nabiki.

"I could explain it even better if ya talked to me instead of around me." An irritated Ranma grumbled.

"Sorry Ranma-kun. Do you want to explain your curse first or should we try to get some hot water first?" asked Nabiki.

"Curse?" asked a curious Wanda.

"Yeah. If we could get a cup of hot and cold water please?" said Ranma.

"Very well. Pietro if you wouldn't mind?" said Erik.

Pietro nodded and streaked off to the coffee shop that was across the parking lot. Seconds later he was back holding two Styrofoam cups out for Ranma. Ranma nodded his thanks as he took the cups. Pouring half of the hot water on him Ranma let out a relieved sigh.

"This body of mine is under a curse. On my ten year training trip with Genma we went to a cursed training ground in China. While we were there I fell into one of the cursed springs that was located there. The spring of drowned girl to be precise. Now every time I get splashed with cold water I turn into a girl." Ranma dumped the water over his head reverting back to his girl form.

"Hot water turns me back." Ranma said after pouring the last of the hot water over his head.

Erik, Wanda, and Pietro watched as Ranma demonstrated his curse to them. Erik felt guilt for attacking another of his children. He also felt anger at the man that had raised Ranma.

"As I said before I am Ranma. Sorry about this." Ranma said.

Erik shook his head. "It's not your fault. If anything it's ours for attacking you with asking any questions."

Ranma couldn't believe it. His new family had found out about the curse and they weren't angry with him. Relief flooded through him and Ranma felt his legs grow weak. He would have collapsed right there if not Nabiki wrapping her arms around him for support.

Wanda smiled at the sweet gesture.

"Shall we get going?" she asked.

Nodding they all piled into the car and left the airport.

"So where are we going Sir?" asked Ranma.

"Ranma, please you don't have to call me sir. I am your father after all so call me dad. As to where we are going, we're heading over to a school." Said Erik.

"It's a special school for young mutants like yourself. A friend of mine runs it. It's also where we shall be staying while you two are here." Answered Erik.

The rest of the drive was continued in quiet whispers. Mostly between Wanda and Nabiki. Ranma for his part simply stared out the window and just watched the scenery pass by.

An hour later Erik drove through the gate of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. Parking the car a few feet from the school's front door Erik smirked wondering how Charles' students would react to Ranma.

Ranma looked in awe at the building he and Nabiki now stood in front of. 'This is the school that Nabs and I will be staying at? It looks more like a mansion than a school.' Thought Ranma.

"Dad you said we would be staying here?" he asked.

"Yes. My friend I mentioned earlier owns and runs the school." Said Erik.

"Well that explains why the school has a gate at the end of the drive." Said Nabiki.

"So who exactly is this friend of yours dad?" asked Ranma.

Erik smiled at him. "That my boy is about to be answered."

Noticing that their father was looking over Ranma's shoulder Wanda and Pietro looked in the direction that he was facing. There walking towards them was the Xavier school welcoming committee.

"Hello Erik, this must be your son that you were telling me about. How do you do? My name is Charles Xavier. I am an old friend of your father's." said Xavier offering Ranma his hand.

Ranma shook the offered hand and grinned at the professor.

"I'm Ranma. This is my fiancée Nabiki."

That made some of the other students gasps in shock. The loudest of them being amongst the girls.

"Like, aren't you both kinda young to be engaged?" asked Kitty.

Nabiki smiled. "It's a long story. A long complicated story."

Well Erik I take it there were no problems while you were at the airport? Xavier mentally asked Erik.

Really Charles did you really expect me to start trouble? Erik asked jest fully.

It has been known. Charles replied in the same tone.

Actually Charles there was something that came up concerning Ranma. admitted Erik.

Oh? I hope it is not something that will endanger the rest of the students. said Charles.

No but it is something that Ranma should tell you about and not me.

Ranma and Nabiki in the mean time were finishing introducing themselves to the other students. The one thing that Ranma noticed was how one of the students was glaring at his brother and sister. A glare that was returned by both of the siblings. Nabiki seemed to notice the tension in the air as well.

"Uh is there a problem?" asked Ranma.

Pietro shook his head. Nah. Look, Wanda can still stay and visit with you but I'm gone. I'll see you later bro."

Watching Pietro leave in a cloud of dust Nabiki couldn't help but smirk.

"You know Ranma he's almost as fast as you." She remarked.

Ranma shook his head. "I don't know Nabs. But until we figure out what my powers are we may want to wait before we hold any races."

That got an odd response from Scott. "You don't know what your powers are?"

"Nope not a clue. I think that's why dad wants me staying here. So I can find out what it is and get some training in controlling it." Said Ranma.

"Yes, well that is what my school is for. For the moment however I think we should show you to the rooms you'll be staying in." Said Xavier.

At that Nabiki spoke up. "If it isn't a problem it might be easier if you put us both in the same room. After all we are engaged."

Storm frowned. "I'm not sure that is such a wise decision. Would it not be better if Ranma shared a room with one of the boys?"

"Actually Charles before we decide where the children should stay, I think that there are a few things about Ranma that you should know." Said Erik.

"Does this have anything to do with whatever you believe Ranma has to tell us on his own?" asked Xavier with a raised eyebrow.

A sinking feeling began to form in Ranma's stomach. He had a pretty good idea what his father and the Professor were talking about. And it was not a subject thatRanma really wanted to talk about. His family might have accepted his curse but somehow Ranma wasn't too sure about the people he would now be staying with.

"Do I have ta tell them?" he asked.

"It would prevent problems from arising in the near future." Said Erik.

Ranma let a sigh of defeat. He knew that his father was right. Knowing about the curse now would help prevent certain situations from happening.

"Fine. But let's go inside before I change my mind."

Nabiki smiled as she grabbed Ranma's arm. "Relax Ranma everything will be fine."

The two walked ahead of the others obvious to the stares that they were receiving. Suddenly two boys came running out of the mansion. One the boys was wielding a water gun.

"Jamie get back here!" Bobby shouted as he fired his water gun.

"Nyh!" Jamie stuck his tongue out at Bobby as fired his own water gun.

So caught up were they in their own water battle that neither of them saw Ranma until Bobby accidentally squirted Ranma. Ranma let out a tired sigh as he felt the change happen. 'Looks like I'm still a water magnet.' He thought.

"Hey! Who are you? Where is Ranma?" demanded Scott.

To Be Continued…