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Ranma- Love at last!
Chapter 8- No words
A/N. Hi everyone!
First of all, this chapter is written differently to all other chapters. Mainly in that there is no dialogue whatsoever. I have no idea if it turned out all right and I probably wont write anymore " No Dialogue" Chapters. This one is mainly there for fluff and for undeniable proof that they love each other. So no one can say that they don't love each other! And If you do, they you either can't read emotions or just missed the plot of the entire Manga. No offence meant. It's just that people who say the two don't love each other piss me off.
Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with people pairing them up differently in their fanfics, that's what fanfics are there for. But when referring to the manga or anime then they can't say that they don't love each other. Because not only is the proof there! Takahasi said so!
Enough Ranting! On with the story!
( Try to read this chapter with a fluffy state of mind and fluffy love songs playing in the background, It just seemed better to me when I did that)
Tendo Dojo: Living Room
Dinner, on this day was a very warm affair. Especially considering that it was the Tendo household. Even though it would be the last day in a long time, that they would all be together at this table, everyone was in high spirits. It was like the calm before the storm. The storm of uncertainty as Nodoka and Genma would soon leave, changing everything.
Under the smell of the delicious feast that Kasumi and Nodoka had prepared, Soun and Genma were well on their way to being drunk and were doing antics that had the entire table in stitches. Kasumi smiled on in her kind way giggling whenever her father or Genma recalled something ridiculous they had done in their time.
Nabiki smirked on and even Nodoka found humor in her husband's actions this evening. Even Ranma and Akane, sitting beside each other were in tears from laughing.
But, something hit Ranma like a ton of bricks, just as he was half ways through both listening a story and eating one of the delicious pork buns laid out before him.
From now on everything would change, first he would be separated from the girl he loved and was too afraid to tell. Then on returning he would be separated from his parents. His father, who, despite all his faults and failings he loved and respected and his mother, who he had only recently been able to connect to. The thought of loosing either tugged at his chest and made his head drop.
He was feeling very sad and scared and began to panic in his head when he suddenly felt a warm, soft hand gently encircle and lift his. Looking up he saw the owner of the hand smile at him in an incredibly cute and caring way. He could tell that her face was saying " It'll be alright, don't worry." Everything slowed and went out of focus, everything except Akane. It seemed for a few moments that only he and Akane were alive, everything else was simply frozen and didn't matter anymore.
Slowly….Slowly the corners of Ranma's mouth turned upwards into a smile and he knew, from that moment on, that everything would some day work out.
Giving his hand a little squeeze before releasing it, Akane and Ranma pulled out of this time freeze and turned around to hear the end of one of their father's stories. Soon Ranma was back and guffawing with the rest of the family…..
The rest of dinnertime blurred into a series of stories, smiles and fits of laughter.
Eventually he found himself half sitting, half lying side ways on the ground supporting himself with his hands. Beside him sat Akane in a similar way only she was leaning forward and had her arms stretched out on the table. She rested her head sideways on her arms and was smiling up at Ranma.
The tugging in Ranma's chest had completely disappeared and instead he was now positively glowing on the inside. He felt a great hope for the future, his future and Akane's.
Everyone else had long since left the table and had gone their ways, so only Ranma and Akane were left to enjoy this comfortable calm.
Ranma smiled back at Akane, a warm and gentle smile that made her feel warm and fuzzy on the inside. Looking at him she began to get lost in his big, shimmering, blue eyes.
Ranma too, was currently so far in Akane's eyes that even Ryoga would have been jealous at how lost he was.
Nothing could break this, not Soun or Genma, not Nabiki or Ryoga. Even if all his fiancée's and crazy suitors came crashing in and tore the place down, Ranma was sure that nothing could change this night….this look…..this peace between them……
They stayed like this for some time until Genma came into the room holding an empty bag and coughed. Knowing what this meant Ranma stood up and snatched the bag out of his fathers hand. Genma nervously scratched the back of his head and retreated back out towards the porch.
Turning and giving Akane one last smile he slowly headed for the door.
He had only gotten as far as the hall, when suddenly he felt someone slip their hand into his.
Smiling at Ranma, Akane leaned against him and they both walked up the stairs and into Ranma's room.
Tendo Dojo: Ranma's Room
Without saying anything, they both entered the room and began packing Ranma's belongings into the bag Genma gave him. Ranma took to taking out his clothes and sorting them, while Akane began folding them and carefully placing them in his bag.
Ranma enjoyed the peace between them. It was a big change from all the fighting. Actually, when he thought about it they had fought very little since they battled Saffron. And all the fights had been small and not half as vicious as before hand. To be honest he almost swore that even before Saffron their fights weren't as bad as they had once been.
In the beginning Akane had dislocated almost every bone in his body when they fought. Now she just punted him until he explained the situation. She always forgave him after he explained everything and he was glad for that.
Ranma began to get a little worried though, what if Akane actually still didn't like him? Casting his mind back he began to think it through.
Sure, straight away she completely rejected him and the thought of ever marrying him. He did too, he was being forced into an arranged marriage with a girl he didn't know. Of course they would both be against it. Ranma knew however that he soon after fell in love with the girl. Despite her temper, inability to cook and clumsiness he felt drawn towards her. She was always there for him when he needed her, with an encouraging word and would always be ready to back him up if he needed it. She had helped him at the Romeo and Juliet play. Without caring what people would think of her she kissed him on stage so he could get his trip to China.
She had watched over him when he was sick. She took care of his wounds when he was injured. She had, quite literally jumped into a dragon's mouth for him.
She insisted to leave behind her family and friends and all that she held dear for him when he lost his strength, just so that she could be with him and look after him.
Although she couldn't cook, she always tried her hardest for him. He was the only one she cooked and baked for. She just wanted to be able to give him something that he liked.
She invited him to come along with her to the hot springs challenge so he could get a cure.
Whenever she knew the whole story she always stuck up for Ranma when others made fun of him or called him a " Pervert".
She had hidden and protected Ranma from his mother and her Katana to the point where she was going to let him look at her naked.
When he thought about it they had done everything like true friends since the beginning. They often went to the fair or the mall together and they sat together most days in class.
She had saved him from Sentaro Daimonji when he tried to kill him. And she had helped and assisted him in every way she could when he trained to fight Picolet Chardaigne.
They were the only couple to ever get out of the cursed tunnel of lost love together.
She had chosen him over Shinnosuke. And when he thought about it, she had never loved Ryoga. The best she thought of him was as friend.
She supported him when he was stuck in female form thanks to the cat-tongue.
She always calmed and sedated him when he was in the Nekoken.
She was always angry and jealous when he gave Ukyo or Shampoo even the slightest bit of attention, or when they doted and drooled all over him.
She helped him with his homework, and any other school problems he had.
No matter what she always backed him up in a fight and was always ready to jump in and help him.
She risked her life and gave Ranma a cure for the poison when Pink and Rink attacked, even though she too was suffering from the poison.
She gladly took his hand and walked the entire journey home, from Shinnosuke's forest. Hand in hand with him, she was smiling the whole way.
When Ranma ate the age mushroom she looked after him and treated him with gentle care.
All the times Ranma had accidentally said that he loved her she always looked ecstatic and incredibly happy.
They had gone to the bamboo leaf festival together and shared a leaf together like all couples destined to be together. And she happily shared her leaf with him, something that only lovers did.
And finally…. It almost made Ranma's heart stop every time he thought about it but…. she had even died for him…. The ultimate sacrifice…
He had stopped packing and was now crushing one of his red mandarin tops in his hands. He sensed that Akane had also stopped. Looking up he saw her looking at him with a worried expression on her face.
Slowly Ranma smiled, this girl did care for him, there was no doubt about that.
Akane smiled and they both finished packing his bag.
Tendo Dojo: Akane's Room
It was half six in the morning and Akane was awake.
Although she had slept well enough she woke early and couldn't stop thinking about Ranma and him having to leave.
Throwing off her covers she jumped out of bed. There was no point in trying to get back to sleep, so she thought that she might as well go on her morning run.
She threw off her pyjamas and put on her jogging gear. She paused for a moment and let out a deep sigh before grabbing her sweat towel and heading out the door.
Nerima Streets
It wasn't long before all Akane could hear was the steady beat of her feet on the concrete beneath her.
Akane loved these morning runs. They helped clear her mind and get her focused. But this morning she could only think about one thing, Ranma.
Ranma, the boy who had come into her life and turned it upside down. Ranma, the boy who teased her and made fun of her. Ranma, The boy who was always there for her, who saved her, looked after her and took care of her…….. Ranma, the boy she loved.
Turning the final corner she saw the gates of the Tendo Dojo in the distance. She could see two figures walking off in the opposite direction and she saw them disappear around a corner.
A third figure was standing at the gates looking up at the building. As she came closer she could make out a black pants and red shirt, it was Ranma!
She sped up.
Hearing the footsteps, Ranma turned to see Akane running towards him.
Akane slowed to a halt and stopped in font of Ranma.
Both nervously looked at the ground for a few moments.
At practically the same time they looked up, took a step forward and threw their arms around each other.
Embracing tightly, they swayed from side to side with their heads on the shoulders of the other. Akane cried and Ranma gently hushed her and gently rubbed his hand up and down her back.
After a few moments they pulled apart, sliding his hands down Akane's arms, Ranma's came to rest holding her hands.
He noticed a tear on her cheek so he slowly lifted up his hand and gently rubbed it away.
Akane smiled, but was still crying softly. Slowly letting go of her hand, Ranma took a few steps backwards before waving, turning and running off in the direction of his house.
If Akane could have seen his face she would have seen tears rolling down it.